I think the Expats say it best…Bullet Dodged. Here’s the official recap, stats, notes, and postgame quotes. A couple of liveblogs were going on during tonights game…Slopnet, ArkansasRazorbacks.com, and AS360. That second liveblog also has a nice photo of the, spoiler no more, hog at midfield (see after the jump). The liveblogger at the official [...]
Entries from August 2008
August 30, 2008
Arkansas-28 Western Illinois-24
Hogs Escape with a late TD run by Casey Dick after trailing most of the game. When ESPN updates with the game recap you should be able to find it HERE!
August 30, 2008
Michael Smith Suspended
Coach Bobby Petrino has handed down a one game suspension to Arkansas Running Back Michael Smith for violating a NCAA rule regarding textbooks. He’ll serve the suspension during today’s game against Western Illinois. The university has self-reported the violation and it was termed a minor, secondary violation. This is the second time Smith has been [...]
August 29, 2008
Kickoff Trough
I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend! Here’s some stories to send us into the weekend…
Patrick Beverly is close to signing a pro contract to play overseas and has signed an agent (he’s gone officially). Earnest Mitchell feels 90% back from his knee surgery. Someone tore down the goalposts at Razorback Stadium last week (they’ve [...]
August 29, 2008
Prediction Time
So, I guess It would be a disservice If I didn’t give my loyal readers a prediction for the up coming season. So, without further ado…
Game 1
Arkansas-40 Western Illinois-28
Arkansas comes out of the gate with something to prove.
Game 2
Arkansas-42 Louisiana-Monroe-21
The hogs won’t lose in the Rock.
I’ll stop while the record is a winning one…The rest [...]
August 27, 2008
Wednesday Trough
AD Jeff Long announces the new executive structure of the Athletic Dept. He also talks to Razorback central about several issues…Logo preferences…Use of the word “hog” to identify teams…and Chancellor David Gearhart’s relationship with Long. Frank Broyles is adjusting to his new role. A couple of sites have previews of the Western Illinois game up…Razorbloggers…Hog [...]
August 26, 2008
Depth Chart Released
It would figure that the depth chart would be released just after I updated yesterday. Well, for those who haven’t seen it here is the link (see page 7 of the pdf)…DEPTH CHART. The slophouse blog notes their observations and notices we’ll be very young this season.
August 25, 2008
Goodbye Raycom/JP/LF Trough
ESPN has bought the TV rights to almost the entire SEC for $2.25 BILLION. This doubles the income for each school from last years deals with their TV partners. The deal kills the idea of an SEC channel and also kills the SEC’s relationship with Raycom/Lincoln Financial/Jefferson Pilot Sports. You can also look forward to [...]
August 25, 2008
FTB:Contract Extension Shows UA’s Commitment to Rest of State
This Week From The Bench…
Contract Extension at War Memorial Shows UA’s Commitment to Rest of State
I would be remiss to not mention the new contract the University of Arkansas signed with War Memorial Stadium. First, though, I have to remind Little Rock that they need to put on hold any plans for the War Memorial [...]
August 21, 2008
Friday Trough
The Hogs are extending their contract with War Memorial Stadium another 2 years till 2016. The University responded to a FOIA request with an admission of 6 self-reported secondary NCAA rules violations in the basketball program involving Text messaging, improper contact with recruits, and an improper official visit. The football team is in game week [...]
August 20, 2008
Mid-Week Trough
Two-a-Days are over. Point Guard Courtney Fortson was cleared to play by the NCAA. Former Hog & New Orleans Hornets guard Jannero Pargo has signed a 1 year $4 Million deal to play with Moscow Dynamo. Former Hog Shawn Andrews has finally showed up at Philadelphia Eagles Camp. Former Track Hog Wallace Spearmon was disqualified [...]
August 20, 2008
FTB:Razorback Defense Will Flounder Without Linebackers
This Week From The Bench…
Like a lot of places on the field, the Arkansas Razorback football team is depleted at linebacker. If you have read anything about the preseason so far, you know that fact. I got worse over the last week with Elston Forte and Ryan Powers both nursing injuries. Freshmen will have to [...]
August 13, 2008
Thursday Trough
KATV has sold the Media Rights (ARSN) to the Arkansas Razorbacks to ISP Sports. The deal guarantees the UA Athletics Dept. $73 Million over the next ten years. KATV is the exclusive “Flagship Station” for the next ten years. ISP sports will also be taking over the Website and Gameday Program duties for the University.
The [...]
August 11, 2008
FTB:Fan Predictions From Way Down on the Redneck Riviera
This Week From the Bench…
The last time that I attended media days for the Arkansas Razorbacks was in 1999. I have spent that week ever since going to the Gulf of Mexico, and in particular Orange Beach, Ala., to get the thoughts of opposing fans from around the SEC. Sure SEC media days has its [...]
August 9, 2008
Saturday Trough
I didn’t have time to update the Slobberin’ story to a full Trough so I’ve got some news to share…
Patrick Beverly won’t be playing for the Hogs this season. Reports say it involves to academics.
Brandon Lampkin, a reserve defensive tackle, was taken to a hospital by ambulance after a neck injury during Friday’s practice, [...]
