Brandon Marcello
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Best on the Beat: A poll of 12 SEC beat writers
Posted: August 30, 2010 11 a.m.Twelve SEC beat writers share their opinions and prognostications in WholeHogSports.com's Best on the Beat. » Read story. | | Discuss
CST, Comcast to re-air Arkansas football games
Posted: August 27, 2010 11:30 a.m.Missed the game or a great play on Saturday? » Read story. | | 6 comments
Petrino: Fallout from Gators hat comment was never his intention
Posted: August 18, 2010 6:41 p.m.Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino says it was never his intention to see Renee Gork be fired after he made a remark about the radio personality's decision to wear a Florida Gators hat to a news conference Saturday. » Read story. | | 4 comments
UA officials: Athletics department did not request Gork's firing
Posted: August 17, 2010 5:29 p.m.Arkansas officials say they did not request that Renee Gork be fired from a radio station after she wore a Florida Gators hat to a news conference Saturday. » Read story. | | 8 comments
Powell out up to 8 weeks with broken foot
Posted: August 17, 2010 3:49 p.m.Arkansas forward Marshawn Powell broke a bone in his left foot during a pickup game in Virginia over the weekend but is expected to be ready for fall practice. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Radio host out after Florida cap faux pas
Posted: August 16, 2010 4:04 p.m.A radio host with Hog Sports Radio was apparently fired Monday after she wore a Florida Gators hat at an Arkansas news conference over the weekend. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas' Powell injures foot
Arkansas won't confirm Powell's evaluation that foot is broken
Posted: August 16, 2010 9 a.m.Arkansas power forward Marshawn Powell hurt his foot in Virginia over the weekend, but Arkansas officials could not confirm the extent of the injury Monday morning » Read story. | | 3 comments
Commentary: It's Petrino's turn for support at Arkansas
Posted: August 12, 2010 7 a.m.Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino is, in the opinion of many, the face and representative of a new era of championships within the Razorbacks' athletics department. » Read story. | | 4 comments
UA's Childs on Biletnikoff watch list
Posted: August 10, 2010 1:22 p.m.Arkansas receiver Greg Childs was named Tuesday to the watch list for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the nation's top college receiver. » Read story. | | Discuss
Mallett named to Walter Camp watch list
Posted: August 9, 2010 1:58 p.m.Ryan Mallett was one of 30 players selected Monday to the initial watch list for the Walter Camp award, which is given to the nation's best player at the end of the season. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs come in at No. 19 in coaches' poll
Posted: August 6, 2010 10:07 a.m.Arkansas will enter the season with high expectations and a top 25 ranking in the USA Today preseason coaches' poll. » Read story. | | 7 comments
Arkansas mixes up media relations staff
Posted: August 3, 2010 4:38 p.m.Longtime Arkansas sports information director Kevin Trainor will assume a new role within the Razorbacks' athletics department, taking on more administrative duties in his 16th year at Arkansas. » Read story. | | Discuss
Petrino: Mallett running, almost full speed
Posted: July 29, 2010 2:37 p.m.Rest assured, Arkansas fans. Ryan Mallett is expected to be running full speed next week just in time for the start of fall camp, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino announced Thursday. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas, Razorback Foundation call on fans for financial support
Posted: July 27, 2010 11:57 a.m.Arkansas disclosed revenue of more than $60 million in its annual athletics report released this month to members of the Razorback Foundation and called upon fans to help fundraising efforts. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Media picks Arkansas to finish 2nd in SEC West
Mallett, Williams, Love named to all-SEC teams
Posted: July 23, 2010 8:23 a.m.Alabama was selected to repeat as champions of the Southeastern Conference, and three Arkansas players were selected to the all-SEC teams selected by the media during SEC media days. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Mallett Time: Razorbacks QB impresses, discusses expectations
Posted: July 22, 2010 1:13 p.m.Ryan Mallett, walking without a protective boot on his mending left foot, strolled into every room with various members of the media Thursday at the Wynfrey Hotel practically the same way. » Read story. | | 2 comments
Game times, networks for Hogs' first 3 games set
Posted: July 21, 2010 1:51 p.m.Game times were set Wednesday for Arkansas' first three games of the upcoming football season. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Hogs add former NFL tight end as graduate assistant
Posted: July 19, 2010 6:52 p.m.Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino added another familiar face to help his coaching staff Monday, hiring Richard Owens as a graduate assistant to coach tight ends. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas tight ends coach leaves for Illinois
Posted: July 14, 2010 4:53 p.m.Arkansas graduate assistant Chip Long is headed to Illinois to join former Arkansas assistant Paul Petrino. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Attorney for Felix Jones issues cease-and-desist demand to LR man
Posted: July 12, 2010 3:32 p.m.An attorney for Felix Jones issued a cease-and-desist letter to a Little Rock man who, Jones says, used the Dallas Cowboys running back's name and likeness without permission. » Read story. | | Discuss
Mallett pulls out of quarterback camp due to scheduling conflict
Posted: July 2, 2010 9:57 a.m.Injured quarterback Ryan Mallett will not attend one of the nation's premier quarterback camps next week because of a conflict with his class schedule and his ongoing recovery from a broken foot, says Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino. » Read story. | | 3 comments
UA: Alternate uniforms, straying from tradition not in plans
Posted: July 1, 2010 12:36 p.m.Several months ago fans began to wonder if change was coming to Arkansas’ uniforms when the Razorbacks’ all-sports deal with Nike was announced in November. » Read story. | | 5 comments
Swoosh switch: Arkansas begins 5-year deal with Nike
Posted: July 1, 2010 11:53 a.m.Arkansas’ five-year deal with Nike may not be one of the largest nationally, but the potential for growth as the Razorbacks begin their new all-sports agreement today with the apparel and equipment provider has promise. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Undrafted Washington gets shot with Knicks
Posted: June 25, 2010 12:33 a.m.Former Arkansas forward Michael Washington will get a chance to prove himself with the New York Knicks after not being selected in the NBA Draft on Thursday night. » Read story. | | 2 comments
Long: Arkansas has no interest leaving SEC
Posted: June 16, 2010 4:25 p.m.Arkansas is not leaving the Southeastern Conference. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Mallett undergoes second surgery on foot
Posted: June 9, 2010 8:56 p.m.Ryan Mallett's road to recovery from a foot injury he suffered in February took another turn Wednesday night. » Read story. | | Discuss
Football catalyst to Arkansas' jump in revenue expectations
Posted: June 8, 2010 8:56 p.m.Arkansas’ athletics budget is expected to surpass the $60 million mark this year thanks to increased revenue from football ticket sales. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas' Cox drafted by Cardinals in MLB Draft
Posted: June 7, 2010 8:45 p.m.Arkansas third baseman Zack Cox was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 25th pick in the first round of the MLB Draft on Monday night. » Read story. | | Discuss
COMMENTARY: Hogs must show heart in final game at Baum Stadium
Posted: June 7, 2010 10:05 a.m.The effort was there, the hearts were beating, the high-fives were visible. Arkansas’ dugout had come alive. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs crush ball, Grambling in record-setting win
Posted: June 4, 2010 6:35 p.m.Brett Eibner and Zack Cox returned to the lineup, and Arkansas' offense came alive Friday in a 19-7 victory against Grambling in the first game of the Fayetteville Regional. » Read story. | | Discuss
Arkansas begins bid to return to CWS
Posted: June 4, 2010 11:07 a.m.Arkansas begins its journey to a second consecutive College World Series appearance this afternoon in the Fayetteville Regional at Baum Stadium. » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC Tournament report
Posted: May 28, 2010 6:13 a.m.
Pitcher changes fortunes Florida left-hander Alex Panteliodis finally turned the corner against Arkansas on Thursday in the Gators’ 5-4 victory. » Read story. | | Discuss
Van Horn tosses Smyly in mix
Posted: May 28, 2010 6:08 a.m.
Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn didn’t wait around when it came to putting ace Drew Smyly back on the mound Thursday in the Razorbacks’ 5-4 loss to Florida at the SEC Tournament. » Read story. | | Discuss
SEC Tournament report
Posted: May 27, 2010 5:08 a.m.
LSU has familiar swagger. There is just something about postseason play that brings out the best in the LSU Tigers. » Read story. | | 1 comment
Pelphrey hires former Florida player as assistant coach
Posted: May 20, 2010 3:47 p.m.John Pelphrey chose a familiar route to find an assistant coach to round out his staff Thursday. » Read story. | | 5 comments
South Carolina comes out on top in pitchers' duel
Posted: May 14, 2010 9:29 p.m.In a battle of undefeated pitchers, South Carolina's bullpen bolstered its starter and kept Arkansas quiet after the sixth inning Friday night for a 3-2 victory at Baum Stadium. » Read story. | | Discuss
Pelphrey: 12 Hogs were ineligible after 2007 season
Posted: May 11, 2010 5:57 p.m.Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey shed some light Monday on the off-the-court issues he faced upon his hiring in 2007. » Read story. | | 9 comments
COMMENTARY: Expansion talk evokes lesson of Hogs' journey, success
Posted: May 10, 2010 6:30 a.m.The landscape for college athletics may be about to change, but the picture is still unclear and volatile. Yet, the steady march toward conference expansion seems very familiar. » Read story. | | 11 comments
Big inning lifts Auburn against Hogs
Posted: May 1, 2010 5:46 p.m.Auburn only needed one big inning Saturday to knock off Arkansas. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs work late innings for win
Posted: April 30, 2010 9:34 p.m.Arkansas' bats worked into Auburn's bullpen and Drew Smyly worked the Tigers' hitters late for a 9-4 win Friday night in front of 6,818 at Baum Stadium. » Read story. | | Discuss
2 Hogs arrested on drug charge
Posted: April 27, 2010 5:16 p.m.Arkansas defensive backs David Gordon and Hunter Miller were arrested on a charge of possession of a controlled substance by University of Arkansas police Monday night. » Read story. | | 6 comments
Petrinos clinch victory in Red-White scrimmage
Posted: April 24, 2010 9:24 p.m.With his father calling the plays, the coach's son came through in the clutch. » Read story. | | 2 comments
Game Blog: The Red-White Game
Posted: April 24, 2010 5:11 p.m.Join Brandon Marcello for coverage and his thoughts on the Slophouse blog during Arkansas' annual Red-White game at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. » Read story. | | Discuss
Fortson enters name in NBA Draft without agent
Posted: April 18, 2010 2:46 p.m.Courtney Fortson has placed his name in the NBA Draft, but will not be represented by an agent. » Read story. | | 15 comments
Coach's son thrives as backup, mentor
Coaching gene carries on with Nick Petrino
Posted: April 12, 2010 6:27 p.m.Nick Petrino will always be a coach's son. And, for most of his life, a quarterback. » Read story. | | Discuss
Mallett staying in tune as foot heals
Quarterback has filed paperwork for insurance policy to protect body
Posted: April 10, 2010 3:42 p.m.Back on his feet but not in the huddle, Ryan Mallett has taken the time to absorb his environment, study film and focus in team meetings to better understand defenses this spring. » Read story. | | 1 comment
UA: McKinney's injury an ACL tear
Diamond Hogs travel to Mississippi State without outfielder
Posted: April 8, 2010 5:34 p.m.Arkansas outfielder Jarrod McKinney did not travel with the Razorbacks to Mississippi State after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee Wednesday. » Read story. | | Discuss
Diamond Hogs break records in 32-8 win
Posted: April 7, 2010 10:23 p.m.Arkansas scored 14 runs in the first inning in a record-setting, 32-8 victory against St. Louis in seven innings Wednesday at Baum Stadium. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs to lose high school relations director
Posted: March 31, 2010 3:17 p.m.Dean Campbell, Arkansas football's high school relations director, will be leaving the Razorbacks to take a head coaching job at a high school in Texas. » Read story. | | Discuss
Hogs hit practice fields for spring
Posted: March 30, 2010 3 p.m.Spring practice has finally arrived in Fayetteville, and WholeHogSports.com has you covered. » Read story. | | Discuss
