Audio: Petrino discusses Mallett’s recovery

March 10, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  Arkansas Football  |  ,  |  No Comments

Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino is the hot ticket in the state, as seen by the 300 or so fans who filtered in to listen to the third-year Razorbacks coach talk about his team Monday night in Harrison. Now, you can listen in just as if you were there. Petrino spoke with...

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Hogs need a leader and he’s it, says Powell

We've waited all year for this. The fans. The media. And, perhaps, the coaches. Arkansas freshman forward Marshawn Powell answered the question that has been surrounding the Razorbacks all season on Tuesday. Simply put, Arkansas has lacked a leader in the huddle, on the court and in the locker room. That has been apparent...

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UPDATED: Arkansas’ Powell, Fortson selected to all-SEC teams

Arkansas' Marshawn Powell was named to the Southeastern Conference's all-Freshman team, and teammate Courtney Fortson was selected as a member of the all-SEC second team by the conference's coaches today. Arkansas sophomore guard Rotnei Clarke was an SEC Community Service team selection, the league announced Monday. Fortson was suspended the first 14...

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Forbes lists Fayetteville as No. 7 college town

In my opinion, Fayetteville is a beautiful town, one which has everything you want from a big city when it comes to entertainment but without the horrendous traffic jams and crime rate. Apparently this, along with other amenities, has led Forbes to list the city in its top 10 college towns....

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Emptying the notebook: Petrino talks practice fields, SEC fines, offense

HARRISON — Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino spoke to boosters in Harrison as part of his tour of Razorback Clubs in the region. I had a chance to ask Petrino a few questions and you can read my update, along with some clarifications, concerning quarterback Ryan Mallett's broken foot. The article...

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Updating the baseball rankings, calling the Hogs in California

March 8, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  Arkansas Baseball  |  No Comments

Arkansas was impressive — well, save for that 6-0 blanking Sunday — last week in their 15-3 stomping of Kansas at home and series-winning trip to California over the weekend. The 3-1 week has moved Arkansas up to No. 14 in the Baseball America rankings. The Razorbacks were 17th last week....

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Some postgame notes from Arkansas’ loss to Ole Miss

My column on Arkansas' baffling loss to Ole Miss at home is now up on WholeHogSports.com. You can check that out by clicking here. Meanwhile, here are some notes from the game provided by Arkansas media relations and my own digging through the media guide and record books. — Arkansas' five-game...

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Pelphrey: Hogs still building toward identity, but getting closer

John Pelphrey's press conference previewing the regular season finale against Ole Miss seemed more like a season wrap-up than a pre-game tuneup with the media Friday. I guess that's what happens when the subject is Senior Day and Arkansas' three departing Razorbacks — Stephen Cox, Michael Washington and Stef Welsh. Those...

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Mallett No. 1 on ESPN analyst’s list, but where’s Childs?

March 4, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  Arkansas Football  |  ,  |  3 Comments

Hey, have you heard about this guy Ryan Mallett? ESPN.com's Joe Shad has heard of the Arkansas quarterback and Heisman hopeful, and has the Razorback No. 1 in his "Top 100 College Football Players To Watch" list. The list serves more as bait for discussion among college football fans, but, hey,...

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Rivals.com keeps its eyes on Arkansas’ West Coast trip

March 4, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  Arkansas Baseball  |  No Comments

There's a big series brewing this weekend on the West Coast, and it's one No. 17 Arkansas is favored to win, according to Rivals.com. It's one of the biggest series this weekend in the nation, and the biggest test of the season for Arkansas in the non-conference slate. Here's more from Rivals.com: NO....

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