In 1933, Thomsen's Razorbacks had the best record in the Southwest Conference, but Arkansas had to forfeit their first conference championship because Thomsen played Heinie Schleuter, an ineligible athlete. Schleuter had told Thomsen he could play, but actually had no remaining eligibility. A member of the SMU Mustangs noticed him as a former Nebraska Cornhusker, forcing the Hogs to give up their first conference title.
In 1933, Thomsen's Razorbacks had the top record in the Southwest Conference, but Arkansas was forced to forfeit their first conference title due to Thomsen playing Heinie Schleuter, an ineligible athlete. Schleuter claimed he could play, but actually lacked remaining eligibility. A member of the SMU Mustangs recognized him as a former Nebraska Cornhusker, prompting the Hogs to relinquish their first conference championship.