The Other Side: Q&A with an Ole Miss beat writer

This week’s edition of “The Other Side” is all about Nutt Bowl I. As the Hogs get prepped for their opponent, Ole Miss, and the sure-to-be warm welcome of Houston Nutt, we welcome Rebels beat writer David Brandt (read his blog) of the Clarion-Ledger.
There’s plenty to hit on in this instant rivalry between Arkansas [...]

UPDATED: Nutt should ‘hang half-a-hundred’ on Hogs, columnist writes

UPDATED (Friday): CBSSports.com columnist Gregg Doyel is, umm, a mad man. He was on a statewide radio show yesterday afternoon, and I’ve never heard a columnist and radio co-host get into it this bad. My opinion of Doyel just tumbled about 40 rungs down a 30-rung ladder. He had some well-prepared arguments but then started [...]

You Pick ‘Em: Ole Miss vs. Arkansas

Take your pick. Will Houston Nutt and Ole Miss be booed endlessly before the game and can the Hogs pull off a win to get back in the race for a bowl game? Or are the Rebels here to put a beatdown on the Razorbacks?
Before you give your pick, lets recap the Kentucky picks from [...]

WholeHogCast Episode 19

The early-week edition of the WholeHogCast is now available for listening and download. Here’s a synopsis:

Northwest Arkansas Times sportswriters Terry Wood and Brandon Marcello discuss the Hogs’ heartbreaking loss to Kentucky and chat about the return of Houston Nutt this weekend as Ole Miss comes to Fayetteville.
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Practice Notes: Smith still day-to-day

Arkansas’ practice ended a bit earlier than usual this afternoon, just as Razorbacks head coach Bobby Petrino promised yesterday in his weekly press conference. Here are a few notes to tide you over until tomorrow:
Arkansas running back Michael Smith did not practice today (concussion) and his availability for the game Saturday against Ole Miss is [...]

Petrino understands importance of Nutt Bowl I

Hey, in case you haven’t heard, Arkansas’ former head coach Houston Nutt is coming to town Saturday. I hear he’s bringing a bunch of Ole Miss Rebels with him for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Of course you’ve heard. And if you haven’t, go check out a message board or two. They’ll be [...]

The Other Side: Q&A with a Kentucky beat writer

This week’s edition of “The Other Side” takes a turn to the Bluegrass State. As the Hogs get prepped for their opponent, Kentucky, we welcome Wildcats beat writer Chip Cosby of the Lexington Herald-Leader.
This week provides a battle of the Red and Blue of Arkansas and Kentucky, just 17 days before the presidential election. [...]

WholeHogCast: Kentucky Game Day Edition

The Game Day edition of the WholeHogCast is now available for listening and download. Here’s a synopsis:

Kentucky Game Day Edition: Northwest Arkansas Times sportswriters Joe West, Terry Wood and Brandon Marcello preview Arkansas’ trip to Kentucky.
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RAZORBACK GAME DAY
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You Pick ‘Em: Arkansas vs. Kentucky

Take your pick. Is Kentucky due for a breakout game after losing two straight? Can the Hogs make it two SEC road victories in a row and get above .500 with their overall record?
Before you give your pick, lets recap the Auburn picks from last week. The Hogs upset No. 20 Auburn, 25-22. None of [...]

Practice Notes: Mitchell could be back Saturday

Defensive tackle Ernest Mitchell went under the knife Oct. 1, but it seems his knee surgery isn’t hobbling him too much. Mitchell took part in individual drills yesterday and “did a little bit more,” today at practice, UA head coach Bobby Petrino said.
Mitchell moved full speed in individual work yesterday, Petrino said. UA coaches [...]