Schedule analysis: Arkansas

Source: SEC Football Blog

Today, we dissect Arkansas' schedule as the Hogs look to break through in the Western Division: Nonconference opponents (with 2011 records) Sept. 1: Jacksonville State (7-4) Sept. 8: Louisiana-Monroe (4-8), in Little Rock Sept. 22: Rutgers (9-4) Nov. 3: Tulsa (8-5) SEC home games Sept. 15: Alabama Oct. 13: Kentucky Oct. 27: Ole Miss, in Little Rock Nov. 23: LSU SEC road games Sept. 29: at Texas A&M Oct. 6: at Auburn Nov. 10: at South Carolina Nov.

Recruiting Notebook - Arkansas [$$] (Rivals)

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Arkansas searching for postseason spark

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Rick Fires>

A season that began with so much promise finds Arkansas reduced to scrambling for a better seeding for next week’s SEC Tournament.

UA men’s team will test its luck in Vegas

Source: Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas’ men’s basketball team will be spending Thanksgiving weekend at the Las Vegas Invitational along with Arizona State, Creighton and Wisconsin.

Razorbacks coach taking to social media

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Wally Hall>

It didn’t take long for John L. Smith to prove age is just a number.

Former Hog Abron transferring to TCU

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Bob Holt>

Devonta Abron, who played his last basketball game for Arkansas against LSU and Coach Trent Johnson in the Razorbacks’ loss to the Tigers in the SEC Tournament, will be playing for Johnson at TCU.

Coach positive about regional

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Tom Murphy>

The ever-positive Brad McMakin sees a sea of positives as his No. 10 Arkansas golf team opens NCAA Regional play today.

Razorbacks to play in 2012 Las Vegas Invite

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

The men's basketball team will participate in the 2012 Las Vegas Invitational, Nov. 23-24, at Orleans Arena.

2012 Razorback volleyball camp dates

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

The summer session of Razorback volleyball camps begin July 6 at Barnhill Arena.

Men's golf set for NCAA Regional

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The No. 11 men's golf team begins the NCAA Bowling Green Regional on Thursday

Video: One Good Thing -- Mississippi State

Source: SEC Football Blog

Edward Aschoff talks about Mississippi State defensive end Denico Autry's progression this spring.

UA finishes regular season at Tennessee

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

The Arkansas baseball team closes the 2012 regular season this weekend with a three-game series at Tennessee.

Feel Good Movie Or Mayan Doom?

Source: Arkansas Expats by KevinHog

If you grew up with a grandfather, like mine, who liked to watch Hee-Haw, you might be able to recall the poor farmers on the show singing how if they didn't have bad luck, they would have no luck at all. I can still recall the lyrics of "Gloom, despair, and agony on me." I've been thinking about those Hee-Haw farmers lately in regard to the Hogs. Players kicked off the team or transferring, head coach kicked off the team, players suspended for alleged thievery - likely to be kicked off the team, and we all hold our breath every time Knile Davis takes a walk down a flight of stairs. What next? Right? This all in the year that people thought the Hogs could

Top performer: Interceptions

Source: SEC Football Blog

Our look at the SEC's most productive returning players in 2012 continues with a look at players that grabbed the most interceptions. Past producers: Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Tight end Sacks Tackles The SEC returns four players that ranked in the top 10 in the SEC in interception. The top pick man returns this season, though he'll have to sit to start the season. Here's a look at No. 1: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia: He had eight interceptions and defended eight passes last season.

The SEC's top QB-WR tandems

Source: SEC Football Blog

ESPN's K.C. Joyner has ranked his top quarterback-receiver tandems in the SEC going into the 2012 season, and his choice for No. 1 is going to surprise a lot of people. He has Vanderbilt's Jordan Rodgers and Jordan Matthews at the top of his list. In choosing his top tandems, Joyner used a list of metrics from the 2011 season that detailed such things as how the combo fared in short pass yards per attempt, vertical yards per attempt and overall yards per attempt.

Tubert among contenders at Championship

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

Emily Tubert is one of six players featured as a contender to win the NCAA Women's Golf Championship at Vanderbilt.

Alabama gets 2013 ESPN 150 QB commit

Source: SEC Football Blog

The rich just keep getting richer in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Nick Saban's recruiting roll continued Wednesday, as ESPN 150 quarterback Cooper Bateman (Salt Lake City/Cottonwood) committed to the Crimson Tide. Bateman, the sixth-ranked quarterback in the 2013 class, chose Alabama over Auburn, Florida, LSU and Washington and claimed over 50 offers. "The campus was awesome," Bateman told ESPN.com's TideNation. "It was probably my favorite campus. It's gorgeous out there.

Lunchtime links

Source: SEC Football Blog

Time for some links. Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News writes that the late Derrick Thomas was a major snub for the College Football Hall of Fame. Missouri dismisses safety Tavon Bolden ... again. Tennessee coach Derek Dooley and new athletic director Dave Hart laud new Hall of Famer Phillip Fulmer. Alabama coach Nick Saban says wide receiver DeAndrew White is "doing fine" after last month's late-night altercation outside of a Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Freeze is taking Ole Miss on a 'Journey'

Source: SEC Football Blog

OXFORD, Miss. -- Ole Miss’ football program is stuck in the wilderness -- a scary place, filled with a plethora of overgrown obstacles. When coach Hugh Freeze arrived last December, he says the jungle was as thick as ever and it didn’t look like his new team was ready to cut its way out. That was until Freeze offered a solution: his “Journey.” He told players that he didn’t know how long it would take for them to make it out or find some sort of salvation, but if they followed him, they’d find the light.

DawgNation links: Who usurps hot seat?

Source: SEC Football Blog

DawgNation Roundtable : After Mark Richt vacated the hot seat this past season, some of his fellow SEC coaches are starting to sweat. DawgNation wonders: “Which SEC coach has the most pressure on him going into the 2012 season?” Kipp Adams writes : With names like Brice Ramsey and Derrick Henry, Georgia either has landed commitments from or is in hot pursuit of some of the top prospects of 2013 in the backfield. Adams : Georgia CB target Brendan Langley holds steady with his top three: Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.

Razorbacks to play in Las Vegas Invitational

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: David Harten>

Arkansas will play in the Las Vegas Invitational this upcoming season, according to multiple reports.

Schedule analysis: Alabama

Source: SEC Football Blog

With spring practice behind us for all 14 SEC teams, it’s time to start breaking down the schedules for next fall and assess who has the toughest paths and who has the easiest paths to a successful 2012 season. We’ll start with defending national champion Alabama: Nonconference opponents (with 2011 records) Sept. 1: vs. Michigan (11-2), in Arlington, Texas Sept. 8: Western Kentucky (7-5) Sept. 22: Florida Atlantic (1-11) Nov. 17: Western Carolina (1-10) SEC home games Sept.

A look at the SEC's biggest spenders

Source: SEC Football Blog

USA Today's annual study is out on who in college athletics makes the most money and who spends the most money. Not surprisingly, of the 10 biggest spenders, four are from the SEC: No. 4 Florida ($107.1 million), No. 5 Alabama ($105.1 million), No. 7 Auburn ($100.5 million) and No. 8 Tennessee ($97.6 million). According to the 2011 figures gathered by USA Today, 13 of the 14 SEC schools operated in the black, meaning they generated enough money to cover all of their athletic expenses.

Arkansas Football: Phillip Fulmer Would Have Been a Good Fit with the Razorbacks

Source: Bleacher Report NCAAF

Tuesday was a banner day for former Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer. The former Tennessee head coach was named to the College Football Hall of Fame's class of 2012.

But that wasn't the only news item Fulmer's name appeared in on Tuesday.

In an interview with on the 3HL radio program on WGFX 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, Fulmer told Clay Travis, Blaine Bishop and Brent Dougherty that he would have been interested in the opening (via: 3HL's Twitter account):

Phillip Fulmer tells us, "...the Arkansas job, I would've jumped all over." #SEC

— Brent, Clay & Blaine (@3HL1045) May 15, 2012

It would have been a good fit, too.

I wrote in mid-April that Fulmer had the pedigree to be able to step in and be a CEO-type head coach for Arkansas, and that the move could serve both parties very well. 

For Fulmer, it would have allowed him a way back into the coaching ranks, something that he's been trying to do since he resigned from the Tennessee Volunteers in the fall of 2008. Additionally, he would have stepped into a situation that is ready-made for a national title run, which could only help his future job prospects.

For Arkansas, things still worked out well. John L. Smith was the only potential candidate that could provide the Razorbacks with program continuity and BCS-level coaching experience.

The thought of Fulmer coaching at Arkansas may have rubbed some Arkansas fans the wrong way, but the guy is now a Hall of Fame coach now. How many of those are just sitting around in April looking for jobs?

To listen to the full Phillip Fulmer interview on 3HL, click here. 

 

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Times set for Chick-fil-A Kickoff games

Source: SEC Football Blog

Tennessee will open the season against NC State on Friday, Aug. 31 in a 7:30 p.m. game that will be televised on ESPNU, while Auburn will face Clemson the next day, Sept. 1, in a 7 p.m. game that will be televised on ESPN. The two ACC versus SEC matchups are part of the 2012 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game weekend at the Georgia Dome. "Over these incredible 48 hours, all eyes will be on Atlanta as we open the season like never before with our first-ever double hosting of Chick-fil-A Kickoff games," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president and CEO.

Fraser talks Arkansas offer - Arkansas [$$] (Rivals)

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Ex-Hog Johnson earns spot in Hall

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Bob Holt>

Jimmy Johnson is going into the College Football Hall of Fame as a head coach, but before leading Miami to a 52-9 record and the 1987 national championship, he was a pretty good player and assistant coach at Arkansas, too.

UA steals one in NLR

Source: Whole Hog Sports by TROY SCHULTE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

Considering Arkansas’ track record with runners on base Tuesday night, Matt Reynolds really had no choice but to do what he did in the 10th inning against Louisiana Tech.

Abron next Hog to leave

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Bob Holt>

Devonta Abron is leaving the Arkansas men’s basketball team after one season.

Tee times for women's golf set

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

The Razorback women's golf team begins NCAA Championship play in Nashville, Tenn., next week

Arkansas 6, Louisiana Tech 5

Source: RazorBloggers by TipsterHog

ArkansasRazorbacks.com: Arkansas downs Louisiana Tech in 10 innings

Matt Reynolds tied a career-high with four hits, drove in three runs and scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as Arkansas defeated Louisiana Tech, 6-5, on Tuesday night in front of 10,512 fans at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Also:

• ArkansasRazorbacks.com: Box Score (PDF)
• Matt Jones: Reynolds’ big night lifts Hogs over Louisiana Tech
• Jim Harris: Reynolds Takes Matters Into Own Hands, Hogs Win Before 10,512 Fans

Reynolds' big night lifts Hogs over Louisiana Tech

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Matt Jones>

Matt Reynolds went 4-for-5 at the plate and scored the game-winning run as Arkansas beat Louisiana Tech 6-5 in 10 innings Tuesday night at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Arkansas downs Louisiana Tech in 10 innings

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

Matt Reynolds had four hits with three RBI and three runs scored in Arkansas' 6-5 win over Louisiana Tech.

Harris joins men's basketball

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

Junior Alandise Harris will join the men's basketball team for 2012-13

Arkansas Baseball Live Blog and Chat

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Join the Arkansas Baseball vs Louisiana Tech Live Blog and Chat

Arkansas-Louisiana Tech Live Blog

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: ArkansasOnline>

Join in an interactive live blog as Arkansas faces Louisiana Tech Tuesday at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.

Report: Abron to leave Arkansas

Source: Whole Hog Sports by <StaffMember: Matt Jones>

Forward Devonta Abron will transfer from Arkansas, CBSSports.com reported Tuesday.

Video: Top 20 roundtable -- Arkansas

Source: SEC Football Blog

College Football Live's panel of experts preview Arkansas' upcoming season.

Video: SEC games to watch

Source: SEC Football Blog

Edward Aschoff discusses three games to watch in the SEC this fall.

What we learned in the SEC this spring

Source: SEC Football Blog

With two new teams added to the mix, let’s take a look at what we learned in the SEC this spring: 1. Quarterback Central: The SEC gets a bad rap for not piling up Xbox-like passing yards, and granted, it wasn’t a great year for quarterbacks in the league last season. But did you know that an SEC quarterback has been taken in the first round of the NFL draft eight of the last 10 years? And that includes four quarterbacks taken No. 1 overall.

Arkansas travels to Regionals

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

The Arkansas softball team will travel tomorrow to California to play in the NCAA Tournament at the Berkeley Regional

Former Razorback featured in Celebrate

Source: Razorbacks Official Site

Stacy Lewis is the cover story in the May Celebrate Arkansas Magazine.

SEC: Best of spring

Source: SEC Football Blog

Does anybody really remember spring awards? They don’t hand out any hardware for what goes on in March and April. Nonetheless, we’re still going to honor the highs and the lows of the spring in the SEC: Best performance: How sharp was Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson this spring? The Hogs’ offensive coordinator, Paul Petrino, said if anybody had a better spring than Wilson, then he was Superman. In four major scrimmages, including Arkansas’ spring game, Wilson threw 16 touchdown passes and completed 75.

Change won't hinder SEC dominance

Source: SEC Football Blog

From billboards to an untimely joy ride, the SEC has seen a lot of change in recent months. The black Missouri billboards sprinkled around the South, reading “PROUD TO BE SEC: MIZZOU” coupled with those not-so-discrete Texas A&M/SEC TV adds ushered in the arrival of the SEC’s new families. But their exodus from the Big 12 wasn’t the only big change for the league. The league said goodbye to a load of defensive talent and lost a couple of head coaches -- and even more assistants.

Video: SEC players to watch

Source: SEC Football Blog

Chris Low discusses the SEC players to watch during the 2012 season.

Memphis DL high on Hogs - Arkansas [$$] (Rivals)

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SEC lunch links

Source: SEC Football Blog

A check of what's shaking in and around the SEC: Missouri quarterback Corbin Berkstresser is arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Arkansas receiver Kane Whitehurst has been granted his release and plans to transfer. Vanderbilt is off to an early start on the 2013 recruiting trail. Auburn defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder is looking to stock up at safety. Auburn's Gene Chizik says his young Tigers are growing up. The SEC is making officiating adjustments with Missouri and Texas A&M coming aboard.