Hogs and Dogs January 31, 2008

Well, so much for the block party everyone predicted. MSU’s Jarvis Varnado leads the nation in blocked shots and we all know what Steven Hill can do, but the pair combined to swat just 6 shots tonight.
All the fireworks were on the offensive side of the ball, as Sonny Weems exploded for 3 straight 3’s [...]

Nolan speaks at luncheon January 30, 2008

It was a pleasure. Forget about the history, the controversy, and the huge trunk of baggage that Nolan Richardson carries around with him these days. Listening to Nolan speak publicly for the first time in NWA in 6 years was quite an experience.Even retired, you see the passion and a fire that is still burning. [...]

Purple Dogs chasing rings January 29, 2008

Well it seemed like the hard part was over at Fayetteville. For the first time in school history, the Purple Dogs took home the state title in football. What an incredible year for Daryl Patton’s club, and now they find themselves facing another opponent: money. The cost to get the team state championship rings is [...]

Hog Hoops turnaround? January 28, 2008

Well, Arkansas went down to Baton Rouge and did what they should have. They beat up on an inferior team. The Razorbacks jumped on LSU early, established dominance through full court pressure, and lit up the scoreboard to get their confidence rolling. More importantly, this senior-laden team got a big [...]

Today’s High School QB: Knowledge is Power January 26, 2008

I spent most of my afternoon in Greenwood to observe a quarterback camp being held at Greenwood High School. For anyone familiar with high school football in this area the past few years, Greenwood football is synonymous with good quarterbacks.
What I think people don’t often realize with today’s high school game is the complexity of [...]

A Double Standard January 26, 2008

Now that the Bobby Petrino national media bashing has all but ended, I have taken some time to reflect on general criticism surrounding employment changes in college/pro football.
I’m sure any of you hog fans who did some Arthur Blank research would already know that when Dan Reeves was fired as head coach a few years [...]

Bare-foot Basketball January 23, 2008

You’ve heard of coaches wearing tennis shoes durng games to promote Cancer research, but this takes it to a whole new level.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/7711792?MSNHPHMA

A big week for 3 football Hogs January 23, 2008

The Senior Bowl is a huge opportunity for college players entering the draft. Sure, if you’re Darren McFadden you don’t have much to prove at this point. But guys like Peyton Hillis, Robert Felton and Marcus Harrison can vastly improve their stock in front of NFL coaches and management down in Mobile.Hillis just needs to [...]

Early Entry means a big opportunity.. January 22, 2008

Check out this story on college players who could break out in 2008 because of underclassmen leaving for NFL. Has a mention about Michael Smith.
http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/7703304

Hog Hoops in Trouble January 21, 2008

It was another ugly weekend for Arkansas basketball. Both first year coaches are coming to realize some old habits die hard. Tom Collen is dealing with catastrophic injuries much the way Susie Gardner did. But the bigger problem is that the Ladybacks simply don’t have the horses to run with major SEC schools. The last [...]