Bob Holt
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Hogs aim to break road skid
Posted: February 8, 2012 5:22 a.m.Ole Miss had lost four out of five. Then Arkansas came to Tad Smith Coliseum. Alabama had a fourgame losing streak. Then Arkansas came to Coleman Coliseum. LSU had lost three in a row. Then Arkansas came to Maravich Assembly Center. » Read story. | | Discuss
Freshmen lift Hogs, Bulldogs
Posted: February 7, 2012 4:04 a.m.No SEC freshmen are carrying bigger scoring loads for their teams than Arkansas’ BJ Young and Georgia’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who will meet for the first time when the Razorbacks (16-7, 4-4 SEC) play the Bulldogs (10-12, 1-7 ) at Stegeman Coliseum on Wednesday night. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Good hand back in fold for LSU
Posted: February 4, 2012 4:26 a.m.LSU’s lineup will have a different look today for the Tigers’ rematch against Arkansas at the Maravich Assembly Center. » Read story. | | Discuss
COLLEGE GYMNASTICS: Pisani’s big night sparks Arkansas
Posted: February 4, 2012 3:58 a.m.
Katherine Grable didn’t have Arkansas’ gymnastics all around scoring record to herself for long. Jaime Pisani scored 39.725 in the No. 2 Razorbacks’ 196.800 to 195.000 victory over No. 1 3 Auburn on Friday night before an announced crowd of 3,962 at Barnhill Arena, matching Grable’s 39.725 against LSU two weeks ago. » Read story. | | 1 comment
White suspended for today’s game
Posted: February 4, 2012 3:48 a.m.LSU senior reserve forward Malcolm White has been suspended by Coach Trent Johnson for today’s game against Arkansas because of White’s flagrant foul on Kentucky’s Anthony Davis last Saturday. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs need Mickelson on the floor
Posted: February 3, 2012 4:13 a.m.The Arkansas Razorbacks are hoping to get more than 11 minutes out of Hunter Mickelson when they play at LSU on Saturday. » Read story. | | 5 comments
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: UA's 1994 champs played as one, enter as one in sports hall
1994 champs played as one, enter as one
Posted: February 3, 2012 4:06 a.m.Eighteen years after leading the University of Arkansas to its only national championship in basketball, the 1994 Razorbacks will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. » Read story. | | 7 comments
Tide’s loss a big gain for Hogs
Posted: February 2, 2012 4:37 a.m.Defensive tackle Darius Philon put on an Alabama hat Wednesday morning during a signing day ceremony at Mobile (Ala.) Vigor High School, but a few hours later he put his signature on a national letter of intent to play for Arkansas. » Read story. | | 1 comment
SEC MEN: Flying high in Walton
UA streak hits 16-0 at home
Posted: February 1, 2012 5:51 a.m.Make it sweet 16-0 for Arkansas at Walton Arena. » Read story. | | 2 comments
Game sketch
Posted: February 1, 2012 5:30 a.m.RECORDS Arkansas 16-6, 4-3 SEC; Vanderbilt 16-6, 5-2 STARS Arkansas sophomore guard Rickey Scott (18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists) and junior guard Julysses Nobles (17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists); Vanderbilt senior forward Jeffery Taylor (18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks) TURNING POINT The Razorbacks used a 22-6 run, including threepoint baskets on five consecutive possessions, to take a 59-46 lead with 12:53 left. KEY STAT Arkansas hit 9 of 23 threepointers. UP NEXT Arkansas plays at LSU at 12:30 p.m. Saturday » Read story. | | Discuss
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Reed will be remembered for shot that beat Louisville
Posted: January 31, 2012 4:24 a.m.U.S. Reed always will be known for his 49-foot shot at the buzzer that lifted Arkansas past defending national champion Louisville 74-73 in the 1981 NCAA Tournament, but he was no one-hit wonder. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Razorbacks Report: Sanchez savoring best day
Posted: January 31, 2012 3:54 a.m.Michael Sanchez might not have another day like Jan. 29, 2011, for the rest of his career. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas vs. No. 25 Vanderbilt
Posted: January 31, 2012 3:51 a.m.WHEN 8 p.m. Central today WHERE Walton Arena, Fayetteville » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC BASKETBALL: Seeing, not redeeming
Road victory within sight, just a mirage
Posted: January 29, 2012 3:46 a.m.For the first time this season, Arkansas held a lead late in a game away from the comforts of Walton Arena. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Mike mix-up bristles Anderson
Posted: January 29, 2012 3:18 a.m.Alabama public address man Tony Giles announced “Mike Davis” as Arkansas’ coach during pregame introductions, obviously getting Mike Anderson confused with Alabama-Birmingham Coach Mike Davis, a former Alabama player. » Read story. | | 1 comment
In the lane
Posted: January 29, 2012 2:58 a.m.Brother, now that wasn’t a called play — Arkansas guard Julysses Nobles used his head — and Andrew Steele’s back — to pull off a tricky three-point play against Alabama on Saturday in the Crimson Tide’s 72-66 victory at Coleman Coliseum. » Read story. | | Discuss
Tide hope to rise for trophy crowd
Posted: January 28, 2012 4:05 a.m.Today’s Arkansas-Alabama basketball game at Coleman Coliseum is a sellout, but it’s not because the Crimson Tide are on a roll. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Missing FTs hamper Hogs
Posted: January 27, 2012 5:24 a.m.Arkansas’ best free-throw shooters among its eight healthy scholarship players are sophomore guard Mardracus Wade, junior guard Julysses Nobles and freshman guards BJ Young and Ky Madden. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Razorbacks Report: Waithe doubtful for 'Bama
Posted: January 27, 2012 4:44 a.m.Arkansas senior forward Marvell Waithe is expected to miss his second game with a strained calf muscle when the Razorbacks play at Alabama on Saturday. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Game sketch
Posted: January 26, 2012 5:27 a.m.RECORDS Arkansas 15-5, 3-2 SEC; Auburn 12-8, 2-4 STARS Arkansas freshman guard BJ Young (11 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals) and junior guard Julysses Nobles (10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists); Auburn senior forward Kenny Gabriel (13 points, 8 rebounds) TURNING POINT Rickey Scott scored eight consecutive points as Arkansas took a 47-43 lead with 6:52 left. KEY STAT The Razorbacks shot 55.6 percent from the field (15 of 27) in the second half. UP NEXT Arkansas plays at Alabama at 12:30 p.m. Saturday » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC MEN ARKANSAS 56, AUBURN 53: Arkansas slips by at buzzer, beats Auburn 56-53
Arkansas slips by at buzzer
Posted: January 26, 2012 5:22 a.m.Arkansas held on to win for the second consecutive game thanks to an opponent’s missed threepointer at the buzzer. » Read story. | | 7 comments
Mitchell’s orientation over
Posted: January 25, 2012 4:41 a.m.Don’t be surprised if Brandon Mitchell plays off the Arkansas bench tonight when the Razorbacks resume SEC play against Auburn at Walton Arena. » Read story. | | 3 comments
UA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Mickelson finds range on offense
Posted: January 24, 2012 4:13 a.m.Hunter Mickelson’s offense still has some catching up to do to match his defense, but the gap appears to be closing after the 6-10 freshman from Jonesboro helped Arkansas beat Michigan 66-64 on Saturday. » Read story. | | 1 comment
ARKANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Lee Mayberry never demanded spotlight, but he shined in it
Posted: January 24, 2012 4:10 a.m.Lee Mayberry was 10 years old the first time Nolan Richardson watched him dribble a basketball. » Read story. | | 8 comments
Waithe doubtful for Auburn game
Posted: January 24, 2012 3:30 a.m.Arkansas Coach Mike Anderson said senior forward Marvell Waithe is doubtful for Wednesday night’s game against Auburn after straining his left calf Saturday in the Razorbacks’ 66-64 victory over Michigan. » Read story. | | Discuss
TOP 25 MEN ARKANSAS 66, NO. 20 MICHIGAN 64: Hearts stop, not broken
19,050 rejoice as final shot fails
Posted: January 22, 2012 5:28 a.m.Big Ten. Big stage. Big crowd. Big scare. Big victory. » Read story. | | 8 comments
NO. 20 MICHIGAN AT ARKANSAS: UA determined to guard its turf
Posted: January 21, 2012 4:20 a.m.Arkansas is hoping its second nationally televised game against a ranked opponent this week turns out better than the first one. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Michigan, UA renew rivalry
Posted: January 21, 2012 4:18 a.m.If Arkansas and Michigan are playing each other in January, it should be in a bowl game, right? » Read story. | | 1 comment
Youthful leader
Wolverines rolling with freshman point guard
Posted: January 20, 2012 3:25 a.m.Arkansas will take on a team with a starting freshman point guard for the fourth consecutive game when the Razorbacks play No. 20 Michigan at 1 p.m. Saturday in Walton Arena. » Read story. | | Discuss
Not super, no shame for Anderson, Hogs
Posted: January 19, 2012 3:57 a.m.Tuesday night was a lot more super for Michigan than Arkansas. » Read story. | | 1 comment
SEC BASKETBALL NO. 2 KENTUCKY 86, ARKANSAS 63: No. 2 Kentucky pounces, beats Arkansas 86-63
Freshman owns lane, swats Hogs
Posted: January 18, 2012 5:09 a.m.Kentucky avenged its last loss to an SEC team as the No. 2 Wildcats pounded Arkansas 86-63 on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. » Read story. | | 9 comments
ARKANSAS MEN AT NO. 2 KENTUCKY: Spotlight game stirs Arkansas
Posted: January 17, 2012 4:20 a.m.It’s been 18 years since Arkansas’ basketball team beat Kentucky at Rupp Arena. » Read story. | | Discuss
Razorbacks Basketball Report: UK's Davis set to block for record
Posted: January 17, 2012 3:59 a.m.If Kentucky 6-10 freshman Anthony Davis has an average performance blocking shots tonight against Arkansas, he’ll break the Wildcats’ season record in 19 games. » Read story. | | Discuss
Former Hog Fortson signs with Clippers
Posted: January 17, 2012 3:49 a.m.Former Arkansas guard Courtney Fortson is in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers. Fortson played nine minutes and had two assists in the team’s 101-91 victory over New Jersey on Monday. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Arkansas vs. No. 2 Kentucky
Posted: January 17, 2012 3:48 a.m.WHEN 8 p.m. Central today WHERE Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky. RECORDS Arkansas 13-4, 2-1 SEC; Kentucky 17-1, 3-0 » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC MEN: 3 spree allows UA to rebound
Posted: January 15, 2012 5:13 a.m.Maybe Arkansas should have taken more three-pointers Saturday night. » Read story. | | Discuss
LSU’s success starts in middle
Posted: January 14, 2012 4:14 a.m.Arkansas will get its first look at LSU center Justin Hamilton tonight when the Tigers play at Walton Arena, but Razorbacks Coach Mike Anderson has faced the 7-foot redshirt junior previously in the Big 12 Conference. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Arkansas men vs. LSU
Posted: January 14, 2012 3:43 a.m.WHEN 8 p.m. Central WHERE Walton Arena, Fayetteville RECORDS Arkansas 12-4, 1-1 SEC; LSU 11-5, 1-1 SERIES Arkansas leads 30-22 TELEVISION Fox Sports Network RADIO Razorback Sports Network TICKETS $25 » Read story. | | Discuss
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: ‘Soft’ Hogs no match for Murphy
Posted: January 12, 2012 4:53 a.m.Murphy Holloway celebrated his return to the Ole Miss lineup by helping the Rebels pound Arkansas inside to beat the Razorbacks 71-63 on Wednesday night before an announced crowd of 5,197 at Tad Smith Coliseum. » Read story. | | 15 comments
In the lane: Woeful outside Walton
Posted: January 12, 2012 4:45 a.m.Arkansas’ road struggles continued Wednesday night at Ole Miss. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Hogs out to add to Rebels’ issues
Posted: January 11, 2012 4:04 a.m.Marvell Waithe doesn’t care that Ole Miss has lost four of five games, had its leading scorer dismissed last week and has been without its leading rebounder for three games because of an injury. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Nobles’ value validated before 24-point spree
Posted: January 10, 2012 5:20 a.m.Julysses Nobles suffered through a month-long shooting slump, but he kept doing other things to help Arkansas win basketball games. » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC MEN: Just like old times
Arkansas’ defense dogs MSU
Posted: January 8, 2012 5:38 a.m.This is what Arkansas fans envisioned when Mike Anderson was hired as the Razorbacks’ basketball coach 10 months ago. » Read story. | | 6 comments
Game sketch
Posted: January 8, 2012 4:32 a.m.RECORDS Arkansas 12-3, 1-0 SEC; Mississippi State 12-3, 0-1 SEC STARS Arkansas junior guard Julysses Nobles (24 points, 7 assists) and freshman guard BJ Young (24 points); Mississippi State freshman guard DeVille Smith (25 points) » Read story. | | Discuss
Kansas State can’t slow Joe
Posted: January 7, 2012 4 a.m.Only two players have returned punts for a touchdown in the Cotton Bowl in the past 69 years, and they’re both Arkansas Razorbacks. » Read story. | | 2 comments
Instant replay
Posted: January 7, 2012 3:28 a.m.2 records on 1 catch for Wright — Arkansas senior Jarius Wright broke two school records on one play in Friday night’s Cotton Bowl against Kansas State. » Read story. | | Discuss
Cotton Bowl revered in Hogs’ heritage
Posted: January 6, 2012 4:07 a.m.Frank Broyles wore a big smile and bright red blazer Thursday at the Cotton Bowl’s Big Play Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Cotton Bowl report: Bowl hall adding 2 ex-Hogs
Posted: January 6, 2012 4:05 a.m.Jim Williams and Lou Holtz are among the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame’s 2012 induction class announced Thursday. » Read story. | | Discuss
Klein a bull in the backfield
Posted: January 5, 2012 4:52 a.m.Del Miller, Kansas State’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, recalled talking to Collin Klein after a game this season and seeing him covered in purple. » Read story. | | Discuss
COTTON BOWL REPORT: Coaches: Cotton fits BCS
Posted: January 5, 2012 4:34 a.m.Cotton Bowl officials have been gearing up for a presentation in the next round of Bowl Championship Series negotiations that they hope will land the bowl back in the highest echelon of the postseason. » Read story. | | 1 comment
