Stories by Matt Jones
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Analyzing Hogs' win at Florida, Guiton's impact
On this week's Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Ethan Westerman and Scottie Bordelon break down the Razorbacks snapping their losing streak at Florida by …
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Razorback basketball report: '100% healthy' Brazile's quick dunk set tone against Alcorn State
Nineteen seconds into Arkansas’ 93-59 victory over Alcorn State on Monday, Trevon Brazile rang in the new season with a clear message.
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TV talk: Kickoff times in place for rest of Arkansas' games
Game times have been set for the rest of Arkansas’ 2023 football regular season.
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Arkansas opens basketball season with lopsided win over Alcorn State
The 14th-ranked Arkansas men’s basketball team tipped off the season with authority Monday night.
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Arkansas vs. Alcorn State: How to watch and listen, notables
Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' season-opening game against the Braves.
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SEC Efficiency Ratings and Predictions: Week 11
If not for two missed field goals by one of the SEC’s all-time greatest kickers, Alabama would have recorded the league’s most efficient offensive performance …
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Game Sketch: Arkansas 39, Florida 36 (OT)
Insights, tidbits and numbers to know from Arkansas' win at Florida.
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Arkansas keeps bowl hopes alive with 'damn awesome' OT win at Florida
A quick start and a strong finish carried Arkansas’ football team to its first win in nearly two months Saturday.
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Arkansas vs. Florida: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons
Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' game against the Gators.
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Keys to Arkansas-Florida: Hogs must reverse trend that began last November
A November 2023 to remember for the Razorbacks must include one characteristic: an undefeated record. Anything less and Arkansas won’t go to a bowl game, …
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing Arkansas-Florida, weekend predictions
On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones and Scottie Bordelon preview the Arkansas-Florida game and give their weekend predictions.
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Fall ball recap: Lots of reasons to like Hogs' pitching
There are two All-Americans and an all-conference pitcher from another Power 5 conference.
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What Eric Musselman said on his radio show after Purdue win
How do we top that? Those were the first words Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman spoke on the season premiere of his radio show Monday …
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Jones: Arkansas, Florida and the new Alabama effect
The so-called Alabama effect is a byproduct of a mental and physical toll the Gators are likely experiencing this week.
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TV Talk: Details announced for Auburn, broadcast team for Florida
Arkansas and Auburn will play a mid-afternoon game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 11.
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Fall ball recap: Position roster looks deep again for Razorbacks
Arkansas appeared during fall practice to be deep on the position side again. It is a luxury, but also will create difficult decisions when 22nd-year …
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SEC Efficiency Ratings and Predictions: Week 10
Georgia does not have the SEC’s most efficient offense or defense, but collectively no team has been anywhere near as dominant as the Bulldogs in …
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Jones: A day to remember in Bud Walton Arena
A late-October exhibition that did not count toward the record resembled a matchup that will count most five months from now.
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Razorbacks down No. 3 Purdue in OT
The Arkansas men’s basketball team earned a signature victory Saturday even though it won’t count toward its season record.
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Arkansas vs. Purdue exhibition: How to watch and listen, notables
Everything you need to know about the exhibition between the Razorbacks and the Boilermakers.
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'We got our trophy back': Arkansas men win 52nd conference championship in cross country
The Arkansas men’s cross country team won its 28th SEC championship Friday.
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Fall ball recap: Catchers make good impression
If you want to get a feel for why Arkansas’ baseball coaches like their group of catchers for 2024, begin in the bullpen.
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Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club Podcast: Nolan Richardson
Former Arkansas basketball coach and hall of famer Nolan Richardson spoke at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club on Wednesday in Springdale.
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KJ: Season has been 'pretty frustrating'
Two Arkansas starters on offense, including quarterback KJ Jefferson, commented publicly Tuesday for the first time since Dan Enos was fired as the team’s offensive …
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Enos gone after terrible offensive game
On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman look back at Arkansas' 7-3 loss to Mississippi State …
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Field announced for Razorbacks' 2024 basketball trip to San Diego
The Arkansas men’s basketball team will be joined by Purdue, Notre Dame and BYU at the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego next year.
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TV talk: Another early start for Arkansas at Florida
Arkansas' football team will play its third consecutive early game when the Razorbacks return to the field at Florida on Nov. 4.
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Inside the numbers: Enos offense did not match efficiency of previous years
Dan Enos’ reboot coordinating Arkansas’ offense did not come close to matching the three years by his predecessor or himself in his initial run with …
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Jones: Proof of SEC dominance is in the hardware
It was a picture-perfect day to celebrate a championship.
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How SEC offenses, defenses compare in efficiency: Week 9
Only two offensive performances in an SEC game this year have been worse than Mississippi State’s outing at Arkansas on Saturday. Fortunately for the Bulldogs, …
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Jones: Offense inexplicably bad vs. Mississippi State
Arkansas’ most consistent playmakers this season have been the kicker and the punter. Related: the Razorbacks are 2-6 and winless in the SEC.
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Hogs lose ugly to Mississippi State, drop 6th in a row
Mississippi State won the lowest-scoring offensive game Arkansas has played as a Southeastern Conference team Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
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Report: Mississippi State QB out for game at Arkansas
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers will not play for the Bulldogs on Saturday at Arkansas, according to a report.
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Arkansas vs. Mississippi State: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons
Everything you need to know about the Razorbacks' game against the Bulldogs.
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Previewing Mississippi State, Weekend Predictions
On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, we look ahead to Arkansas' game against Mississippi State and give their predictions on the SEC's …
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Keys to Arkansas-Mississippi State: QB availability, escapability
For the second consecutive season, Arkansas and Mississippi State are preparing to play with the possibility of a star quarterback sitting out.
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Jones: Scheduling blame to go around
Arkansas is playing its first home game in five weeks on a five-game losing streak. How did we get here?
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Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club Podcast: Ronnie Brewer Q&A
Former Arkansas player and first-year assistant coach Ronnie Brewer sat down with Matt Jones at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club on Wednesday in Springdale.
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Date change for Hogs' baseball series at Auburn
Dates have changed for Arkansas’ first road series of the 2024 baseball season.
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Analyzing Another Close Loss, SEC Efficiency Ratings
On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones and Scottie Bordelon discuss Arkansas' 24-21 loss at Alabama and where the Razorbacks rank …
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Hogs' fall ends with another close scrimmage
Arkansas’ baseball Fall World Series concluded with another tight game Tuesday.
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Gaeckle's good start a highlight on sloppy day
Arkansas freshman right-hander Gabe Gaeckle pitched three strong innings to lead his team to a good start Monday in Game 1 of the Razorbacks’ Fall …
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How SEC offenses, defenses compare in efficiency: Week 8
The primary stats that contribute to the efficiency ratings are possessions and points. How often do you score and keep the other team from scoring …
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Jones: Razorbacks haven't given up, and that might pay off
In another season, a three-point decision for Arkansas at Alabama might be received well for a loss.
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No Turning Tide: Arkansas' late rally comes up short at Alabama
A stagnant Arkansas offense woke up a little too late Saturday against another top SEC defense.
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Whole Hog Football Podcast: Arkansas-Alabama Preview, Weekend Predictions
On this episode of the Whole Hog Football Podcast, Matt Jones, Scottie Bordelon and Ethan Westerman take a look at the game between the Razorbacks …
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Keys to beating Alabama: It's not easy
The Crimson Tide demands your best, physically and mentally. How many teams have lost to Nick Saban’s teams because of a timid mindset going into …
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Ranking the efficiency of SEC offenses, defenses: Week 7
We won’t get into exactly how the numbers are computed. No need to make mathematicians or coaches go crazy.
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Tell me something good: Finding positives amid Hogs' poor start
There are some positives that can get overlooked during a stretch like this.
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Jones: Hogs still searching for their swing
An NFL coach’s golf analogy about his offense can be applied to Arkansas, too.
