McFadden’s mom hates New York

Does mom really know best? In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Darren McFadden’s mother, Mini Muhammad said she’d like to see her son drafted by Dallas, Atlanta or “whatever team they’ve got there in Tennessee.”
Blurg.
If McFadden didn’t have enough to worry about with his “character issues,” his mother’s past cocaine addiction spoiling […]

Slammin’ Sonny: Weems to participate in slam dunk contest

Arkansas senior forward Sonny Weems has had his fair share of highlight-worthy dunks. The alley-oop against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament this season comes to mind.
Well, someone out there has been watching, because the player with arguably one of the best names in basketball will be in San Antonio this weekend at the 20th annual […]

Hogs ready for ‘Psycho T,’ UNC

Arkansas practiced today in preparation for the daunting task of knocking off No. 1 seed North Carolina tomorrow. The Hogs’ most formidable obstacle to overcome will most likely be UNC fire-breather Tyler Hansbrough, who teammates lovingly call “Psycho T.”
The big man averages 22.9 points and 10.2 rebounds a game and will commonly throw his […]

It’s always ‘Sonny’ in Raleigh

Need a big basket when an opponent is making a run? Dish it to Sonny.
Need a set play after a timeout? Dish it to Sonny.
Sonny Weems dominated the Indiana defense Saturday night and Arkansas won its first NCAA Tournament game in nine seasons, 86-72. Weems hit big basket after big basket to hold off Hoosier […]

Arkansas a Final Four team?

You read it right, friends. Some people out there think Arkansas has all the ingredients to stun some folks and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Don’t believe me? Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie says he wouldn’t be surprised if Arkansas beat Indiana, No. 1 overall seed North Carolina in their own backyard and advanced […]

UA-Indiana tip time set; Hoosier fans upset with seeding

The No. 9 seed Arkansas Razorbacks will tip-off against No. 8 seed Indiana 30 minutes following the North Carolina-Coppin State/Mount St. Mary’s game set for 7:15 p.m. ET on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Expect a tip time at about 9:30 p.m. ET in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast on […]

Wednesday Slop: Diamond Hogs fall; Bracket update

Quite a bit going on in Hog Land, especially for a day in March.
Nolan Richardson has pulled his name out of consideration for the Arkansas State job, Sonny Weems continues to pick up honors and the Diamond Hogs were THIS close to upsetting No. 1 Arizona State last night.
Before we get you to our quick […]

Game On: Arkansas, Texas A&M sign 10-year deal

That Arkansas-Texas A&M series at the Dallas Cowboys’ new $1.1 billion stadium that has been rumored for the last couple of months is officially on … for the next 10 years.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino and Aggies coach Mike Sherman were on hand earlier this morning in Arlington, Texas for the announcement. Here’s more:
The two schools […]

Columnist: Pelphrey’s first season at UA ‘emotional’

Arkansas coach John Pelphrey’s first year at the University of Arkansas has been an emotional ride, says Mobile Press-Register columnist Neal McCready.

McCready pinpoints Pelphrey facing off against former mentor Billy Donovan, coaching mate Anthony Grant and his former team – the Kentucky Wildcats – as an emotional rollercoaster for the new head Hog.However, Pelphrey said he doesn’t feel […]

Texas game in Fayetteville scrapped?

For those waiting anxiously to see Arkansas host Texas in football in 2009, you’re probably going to have to wait until 2014.
Arkansas requested to push back the Fayetteville game at least five years to alleviate a tough schedule in 2009, according to a Monday report in the Austin American-Statesman. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds agreed […]