I was asked to write a farewell last week. After much thought of where I should start, I figured I'd go back to the beginning. Sports weren't always a part of my life. After all, as a child in elementary school, my nerdiness was apparent. While others were strapping on football pads...
Read More Post a comment (35)Ryan Mallett will make his fair share of highlight-reel plays this season. His cannon of an arm will produce touchdown tosses and a few jaw-dropping throws on a rope that many quarterbacks in the nation can't provide. But what about his presence in the pocket when the routes fail or the protection...
Read More Post a comment (4)I've got a couple of videos to share this morning here in the Slophouse. First up is the WholeHogCast, which features the debut of online sports editor Matt Jones. We discuss the Hogs' 44-3 win over Tennessee Tech to open the season and much more. Also included is Bobby Petrino's complete press...
Read More Post a comment (1)Arkansas didn't look very sharp at times, even if Ryan Mallett did look the part of a Heisman contender in the 44-3 victory over Tennessee Tech. Penalties, miscues, fumbles and, yes, a few bad decisions by Mallett hurt Arkansas early in the first half. Still, it was Mallett who stole the...
Read More Post a comment (3)Game Blog: Tennessee Tech vs. Arkansas
The football season is upon us and you just knew the "You Pick 'Em" would be back for another go-around here in the Slophouse. First up is Tennessee Tech, a FCS school that is as heavy an underdog as they come. The Golden Eagles plan to use two quarterbacks and line...
Read More Post a comment (21)I've been saving some footage from Arkansas' media day to unload on a day such as this. Below you will find a couple of one-on-one videos (the Ryan Mallett one you've probably already seen) and a short video of Arkansas players with an open mic and opportunity to deliver a...
Read More Post a comment (4)Tennessee Tech will be in town today, which has more of a feel of Payday Eve than a big game for the Golden Eagles. But Tech, with Coach Watson Brown, could prove to be a test at times for Arkansas' defense. The multiple looks, perhaps some wishbone and play-action out of...
Read More Post a comment (4)Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino has fielded plenty of questions in the 42 days since SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., in July. Whether it's from the local or national media, or the bevvy of questions from Arkansas play-by-play man Chuck Barrett at booster clubs and radio/television appearances, the coach is ready...
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