Stories by Wally Hall
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Texas plus Oklahoma in SEC equals more money
On Monday, Greg Sankey talked about change, and apparently he was warning that there is more on the way.
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Don’t be fooled by Media Days Saban
Based solely on the 32 minutes Nick Saban donates each year at this annual event, no one would guess he is the G.O.A.T.
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Saban protege right at home in Georgia
Kirby Smart didn’t look like a football coach. It was the immaculate perception.
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Sankey is a leader college football needs
A little leaner, and maybe a little meaner by necessity, Greg Sankey isn't the same man who opened SEC Media Days in 2015.
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Media days have transformed over the years
Today after lunch, your trusty scribe will crawl into a rental vehicle and head to Birmingham for my 42nd football media days.
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Expectations heighten as football season nears
It is hard to believe, but the Arkansas Razorbacks will start their football season in 53 days.
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SEC still hit hard by Saban
It is one thing that definitely cannot be blamed on the coronavirus, which has sneaked back into our lives with a vengeance.
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Former Hogs would have benefitted from NIL
To keep it simple, my list was kept to recent football and basketball players, and this is a totally subjective list and one open to ...
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Virus remains prominent player in sports
It would seem every fan of any program in the SEC would be happy that Vanderbilt and Mississippi State are in the College World Series ...
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Begin UA chancellor search in backyard
If ever there was a time for the University of Arkansas board of trustees to get on the same page, or at lease a majority ...
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Steinmetz gone about 4 years too late
Several times a day, my iPad is checked for breaking news or updated stories.
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The NCAA has questions left to be answered
For 115 years, student-athletes were not allowed to be paid. At least not above the table.
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It’s a welcome home for Dowell Loggains and family
Two smiles in Bryant, Ark., could have lit up the skies to Nashville, as in Tennessee.
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Changes reshaping college sports forever
The world of college sports is changing.
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No one with Arkansas baseball should be blamed
It was inevitable. In the world of perspiring arts, there are always a few who need a specific reason why a team lost.
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Diamond Hogs should be remembered for first 61 games
Arkansas is not snakebit. There were no black cats. No one walked under a ladder.
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T-shirts don't fit yet for Razorbacks
Friday night, the Arkansas Razorbacks — the No. 1 ranked team in the country with a 50-11 record — looked like they could order a ...
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McDonnell was unequaled in track and field
From coast to coast, these Razorbacks were feared.
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Diamond Hogs, Kopps hitting all the right notes
It was 2-0 Nebraska after the top of the fifth and Baum-Walker Stadium was booming like the home team was leading by a dozen.
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Pittman's leadership recognizable
Sam Pittman has established himself as an outgoing, charismatic leader.
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Arkansas fans enjoy extra spring in their step
It is heady times in the state of Arkansas.
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Affable Lucas reaches new heights in coaching
Anthony Lucas is one of my favorite people in the world. He also happens to be one of my favorite Razorback football players.
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Yurachek to hit road to see fans
Apparently it has nothing to do with the spring ritual of attending Razorback clubs all over the state.
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New year, new batch of SEC coaches
For the second consecutive season, there will be four new head coaches in the SEC.
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Former Hogs decide fresh start is best
Wednesday’s sports front was filled with news of the University of Arkansas and the transfer portal.
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Spring game provided intel for coaching staff
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman knew exactly what he wanted from his first Red-White Game.
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Investment in Musselman is money well spent
Everyone knew Arkansas Coach Eric Musselman had earned a raise.
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Coaches don't pay attention in final poll
Polls, no matter who conducts them or votes in them, are never perfect.
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Fun NCAA Tournament reaches Final Four
After watching ultra-talented Gonzaga easily dispatch of Southern Cal, it seemed like we stumbled into an NIT first-round game with UCLA vs. Michigan.
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Hoops season good for state's soul
After 25 years of disappointment, frustration and apathy, Eric Musselman and his hand-blended Arkansas Razorbacks brought joy and peace to Hogville’s heart.
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Hogs' ride put on pause
A great run by the Arkansas Razorbacks came to an end against No. 1 seed Baylor, 81-72, on Monday night.
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Hogs advance with elite effort
Oral Roberts did not look, and certainly didn’t play like, a No. 15 seed.
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Same names, different teams from December meeting
Only in name have the Arkansas Razorbacks and Oral Roberts Golden Eagles already played each other.
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Bracket is collateral damage of fun time of year
Besides Christmas and Thanksgiving, March Madness is the greatest time of the year.
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Wise investment would be to secure Musselman
Eric Musselman is in a bubble in Indianapolis, but his name is being spoken of favorably all over the country.
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UA women had a great year despite upset loss
In the last few years, watching Arkansas' women’s team — whenever the Razorbacks were on TV — became a habit at our house.
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Win wasn't pretty, but Razorbacks don't care
Literally, the Arkansas Razorbacks survived and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with a 68-66 win over Texas Tech.
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Musselman-Beard matchup intriguing
When Chris Beard was at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock he was a little bit of a loner.
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Colgate can shoot, but Hogs a better team
Having found a few highlights of Colgate’s basketball games this season let it be said one more time, the Raiders can shoot the three.
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Good to have edgy Muss on your side
It seems some sports journalists under the age of 50 want to be bigger than the game, coaches and players.
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NCAA Tournament’s return needed after a long year
That next morning — after the SEC Tournament had been canceled — in the car ride home, the realization hit that this was not as ...
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Drought no way to survive in March
Justin Smith made back-to-back field goals for Arkansas. The problem was they were almost 10 minutes apart.
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SEC coaches disrespect Razorbacks
After all the honors were handed out Monday for this basketball season, the Arkansas Razorbacks had two players named to postseason All-SEC teams.
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Several factors lead to Hogs' win streak
To win 11 consecutive SEC games you have to have some luck.
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Year full of surviving in sports world
A year ago we were still almost two weeks away from the cancellation of all spring sports, including conference basketball tournaments and the NCAA Tournament.
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Musselman deserves SEC award
And the winner should be Eric Musselman for SEC Basketball Coach of the Year.
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Teams won't want to see Hogs in March
Arkansas was a well-oiled machine ready to race and South Carolina was more like a rent-a-win than an SEC opponent.
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Hogs bring back feeling of yesteryear
For now it is speculation. Conversation fodder if you will.
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Unselfish Davis leads Razorbacks into March
Davonte Davis, a freshman from Jacksonville, has become a difference-maker for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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Hogs’ hard-nosed defense too much for Bama
Don’t spend too much time dwelling on the fact that Arkansas shot 43 free throws and Alabama just 8 on Wednesday.
