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Tom Murphy

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Petrino hails class, even as big one gets away

Posted: February 2, 2012 4:36 a.m.

Arkansas’ trend of turning moderately ranked recruiting classes filled with three-star recruits into high quality teams under Bobby Petrino will be tested again with the signing class of 2012. » Read story. | | 16 comments

In the lane: Keeping Jenkins in check

Posted: February 1, 2012 5:28 a.m.

Arkansas pulled off a credible defensive job on Vanderbilt’s John Jenkins, the SEC’s leading scorer with 20 points per game. » Read story. | | Discuss

SEC report: Stallings OK with conflict

Posted: January 31, 2012 4:05 a.m.

Vanderbilt Coach Kevin Stallings related a story on Monday’s SEC teleconference regarding Commodores forward Jeffery Taylor, who is the SEC’s player of the week after averaging 20 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2 assists in two victories. » Read story. | | Discuss

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 SPORTS HALL OF FAME HARRY JONES: SI high jinks

Jones’ cover appearance feted, not fretted, in 1965

Posted: January 28, 2012 4 a.m.

This is the fourth in a series profiling the 11 individuals and one team that will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 3 at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock. — Arkansas football’s most golden era, the mid-1960 s, produced one national championship team and an abundance of folklore. » Read story. | | 2 comments

In the Lane: Madden makes big plays

Posted: January 26, 2012 5:01 a.m.

Arkansas’ Ky Madden had as much a hand in the game-winning final minute as any player on the floor in the Razorbacks’ 56-53 victory over Auburn on Wednesday. » Read story. | | Discuss

SEC Report: Earning ‘exposure’ for league

Posted: January 24, 2012 3:33 a.m.

The SEC helped its national profile over the weekend with Arkansas’ 66-64 victory over No. 20 Michigan and Tennessee’s 60-57 upset of No. 13 Connecticut. » Read story. | | Discuss

Wilson, Davis set high goals

Posted: January 22, 2012 7:21 a.m.

The Arkansas Razorbacks have never been shy about stating their SEC and national championship aspirations under Coach Bobby Petrino. » Read story. | | 4 comments

Arkansas victory no slam dunk

Posted: January 22, 2012 5:16 a.m.

Arkansas almost delivered an early knockout blow to Michigan with its pressing, running and 11-for-11 shooting in the first 10 minutes Saturday. » Read story. | | 1 comment

In the lane: No fans for Novak at Walton

Posted: January 22, 2012 5:05 a.m.

Michigan guard Zack Novak got on the wrong side of the Walton Arena crowd during his team’s 66-64 loss to Arkansas on Saturday. » Read story. | | Discuss

Latest Videos

Haynes discusses signees

Haynes discusses signees

Feb. 2, 2012 -- Arkansas defensive coordinator Paul Haynes talks about his defensive signees prior to a fan dinner at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

Horton talks about Hogs' signees

Horton talks about Hogs' signees

Feb. 2, 2012 -- Arkansas running backs coach and recruiting coordinator talks about the Hogs' 2012 signees.

Petrino breaks down Arkansas' 2012 recruiting class

Petrino breaks down Arkansas' 2012 recruiting class

Feb. 2, 2012 -- Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino and his staff made a trip to Little Rock to celebrate the Razorbacks' 2012 recruiting class. He met with the media before the dinner at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.

Mike Anderson - LSU Preview

Mike Anderson - LSU Preview

Feb. 2, 2012 -- Arkansas coach Mike Anderson previews the Razorbacks' upcoming game against LSU.