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 achieved the best record in the Southwest Conference, but Arkansas was forced to forfeit its inaugural conference championship because Thomsen played Heinie Schleuter, an ineligible athlete. Schleuter had claimed he could play, but actually lacked remaining eligibility. A member of the SMU Mustangs recognized Schleuter's past as a Nebraska Cornhusker, leading to the Hogs' decision to relinquish their first conference title.