Arkansas will face Vanderbilt on this second day of the SEC tournament in Nashville and news related to the game lead the headlines this morning. There is also news from football this morning.
Here are the headlines.
No Home Court Advantage for Vanderbilt
When Arkansas faces Vanderbilt in Nashville in the SEC tournament today it will be on a neutral floor and not the Commodores home court. This comes from Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean.
Arkansas Determined to End One and Done SEC Run
Marshawn Powell wants to put an end to the Razorbacks streak of playing just one game n the SEC tournament before heading home. Robbie Neiswanger of Arkansas News provides this item.
Razorbacks Set to Battle Vandy in SEC Tournament
Nate Allen of the Baxter Bulletin provides this preview of the Arkansas-Vanderbilt game tonight.
SEC Tournament Preview: Arkansas
This preview comes from Inside Vandy and was written by Justin Bobo.
The Tennessean provides keys to each game today in the SEC basketball tourney.
Zach Wheeler of the Arkansas Traveler looks at what it will take for the Hogs to get a win against Vanderbilt.
Facts, stats and interesting insights on the SEC tournament from David Climer of the Tennessean.
Coaches' Corner with Mike Anderson, Kevin Stallings
Quotes from the Arkansas and Vanderbilt basketball coaches before their game today. From Steve Schindler and Inside Vandy.
Now for the football news.
Arkansas Football Spring Report
A spring practice preview of the Hogs from Graham Watson and Yahoo Sports.
Voting in an online ESPN poll shows that most fans believe Razorback coach Bret Bielema has the best chance for success with his new school in year one of all the newly hired SEC coaches. This comes from the Arkansas Traveler.
Arkansas names Starter for SEC Opener
Trey Killan will be the starter for Arkansas when they face Ole Miss in their SEC baseball opener this weekend according to Robbie Neiswanger and Arkansas News.
More news tomorrow.
The news blackout continues for football, but with the start of the SEC tournament almost here, there are a few basketball headlines this morning.
Here is the news.
It would seem to be a night mare for the Hogs taking their game on the road and facing Vanderbilt in the first round in Nashville, but this game is not taking place on the Commodore home court. This comes from Harry King and Arkansas News.
Is Playing in Nashville a Home Court Edge for Vandy?
Jeff Lockridge of the Tennessean ponders the home court question as well.
Powell, Young Expect to Lead Hogs to Post-Season Win
B.J. Young and Marshawn Powell both have fans clamoring for one more year for the Hogs. Will they come back? Robbie Neiswanger wrote this item from Arkansas News.
SEC Tournament Does Not Always Reward the Best
Expect the SEC Tournament to be a coronation for Florida? David Climer of the Tennessean looks back on years where the conference’s best team has not always been the champion of the tournament.
Razorbacks B.J. Young and Marshawn Powell were both named to the SEC second team. This comes from the SEC Digital Network.
In football news…
Lawmakers Propose ASU-Arkansas Football Game
One state lawmaker believes it may take a state law to get the Hogs and Red Wolves to face off on the football field and has proposed legislation to make it happen. This comes from the Log Cabin Democrat.
Hogs Walk to Victory over Alabama A&M
Arkansas took a 20-2 win over Alabama A&M yesterday at Baum Stadium on the back of nineteen walks. Logan Wilson provides this from Arkansas News.
More news tomorrow.
Until next week when the SEC tournament starts in basketball and March 10 when spring practices starts for football the news will be slow it seems. That said, today there is some news for football and baseball.
Here are the headlines,
Razorbacks Respond to Winter Conditioning
Arkansas strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert is leading Arkansas through their offseason workouts and he believes the team is working hard and getting ready to play football in the fall. This comes from Robbie Neiswanger and the Arkansas News.
Bielema Settling in at Arkansas
Ron Higgins of the Memphis Commercial Appeal visited with the new head coach at Arkansas about how he is adjusting to life as the razorback coach.
Bielema has the Right to Close Spring Practice
Fans and the media may be howling that Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema is closing practices this spring, but this item from Bleacher Report says the coach has every right to make this decision.
Speaking of spring football, here are the start dates for each school and their spring game date.
It took good pitching and strong defense for the Razorback baseball team to break their losing streak against San Diego State Thursday night. This is from the Arkansas News and Robbie Neiswanger.
Don't Let Four Games Ruin Outlook
Kristen Coppola of the Arkansas Traveler does not believe it is time to jump off the Arkansas baseball bandwagon just because of four games played in March.
More news tomorrow.
It was a tough return to Missouri for Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson as his Razorbacks took one on the chin 93-63 last night. The story out of Columbia dominates the headlines this morning.
Here is the news today.
Fired Up Missouri Rips Arkansas
It was senior night and former Missouri coach Anderson was returning for the first time. Missouri used all the motivation there was to dismantle Arkansas by thirty last night. This is from Vahe Gregorian of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Fans Take Delight in Missouri Rout of Arkansas
Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star writes about the delight of Missouri fans as their team pounded on Anderson’s Arkansas team last night in Columbia.
Haith Animated in Win over Arkansas
Missouri coach Frank Haith showed quite a bit of emotion throughout the Tigers game with Arkansas last night according to Justin Yang of the Missourian.
Missouri player Lawrence Bowers had the game his teammates wanted in his finale at home as a Tiger, in particular with Anderson on the Arkansas bench. This comes from The Columbia Daily Tribune and is by Steve Walentik.
Missouri's Big Win Looks Personal
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch thought the Missouri beating of Arkansas last night looked like more than a rout. It looked as if it might have had a little extra statement behind it.
Hogs Well Cast in Role as Bitter Rival for Missouri
Arkansas has been looking for that natural rival since they arrived in the SEC. They may be a perfect match with Missouri to establish another intense rivalry for conference fans to cherish. This is from Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star.
Arkansas Blown Out in Anderson's Return to Missouri
This game recap is from the Arkansas News and is by Robbie Neiswanger. You can also read Neiswanger’s Fast Break recap of last night’s game here.
Arkansas is Routed by Missouri
This game recap is from the Associated Press.
And finally today, Harry King reminds Razorback fans that the end is not near despite the string of losses the Hogs experienced in Arizona. In baseball there is plenty of time to make a run for a championship.
More news tomorrow.
Today there is plenty of news as Razorback basketball coach Mike Anderson prepares to return to his prior head coaching stop, Missouri. Without further delay, here are the deadlines today.
Starting with football.
Chris Low of ESPN looks at the Razorbacks in his continuing look at each SEC team.
Now, on to Anderson’s homecoming to Columbia.
Anderson Expecting Chilly Homecoming in Columbia
Steve Walentik of the Columbia Daily Tribune writes about what he expects to be a less than warm reception for Mike Anderson as he brings Arkansas to Columbia.
Unique Night Ahead for Missouri
It will be a unique night in Columbia for reasons other than Anderson’s return. Tonight Missouri will take time before tip-off to honor three players who will be playing their last games as Tigers. Expect emotions to be high. This is from the Missourian and was written by Justin Yang.
Plenty of Drama in Arkansas-Missouri Matchup
Mike Anderson returns, position in the Sec standings, players suiting up for the last time as Missouri Tigers means there will be plenty of emotion tonight as Arkansas and Missouri meet up. This comes from Terez Paylor and the Kansas City Star.
Bryan Burwell of the St, Louis Post-dispatch believes the Missouri Tigers are bringing everything together at just the right time as they host Arkansas tonight.
Anderson Reflects on Time at Missouri
Vahe Gregorian of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch looks back to the Mike Anderson’s time at Missouri.
Arkansas Prepared for Boo Birds in Columbia
Arkansas players expect things to be a little chilly for their head coach tonight as he leads his new team back to Missouri tonight. This is from Arkansas News and was written by Robbie Neiswanger.
Razorback basketball player Coty Clarke is bringing his A game for Arkansas these days and head coach Anderson believes there is even more the JC transfer can do. This is from Nate Allen and the Baxter Bulletin.
In baseball news….
Van Horn Believes Team Got Better During Tough Road Trip
Despite going o-4 during a trip to Arizona over the weekend Arkansas baseball coach David Van Horn does believe his team made strides that will improve as the season progresses. This is from the Arkansas News and Robbie Neiswanger.
W-L Record not reflective of a Pitcher's Worth
Haley Markle considers the elements that have to come together for a pitcher to have success on the mound when it comes to winning and losing.
More news tomorrow.
Friday and the news today is slow, but we do have headlines for baseball and basketball. The Razorback baseball team lost to Arizona State 3-2 yesterday out west and Mike Anderson’s Arkansas basketball team waits for Kentucky at home on Saturday.
Here is the news.
ASU Shuts Dow Number Two Arkansas
This game recap from yesterday’s baseball game comes from Fox Sports Southwest.
Young's Slump Comes at Wrong Time
With a key stretch of games coming up for the Razorback basketball team B.J. Young has found himself mired in a slump and needs o find a way out of it. This comes from Jim Harris of Sporting Life Arkansas.
Young's Struggles Continue as Hogs Prepare for Kentucky
Robbie Neiswanger writes on the same theme as Harris in this from the Arkansas News.
Hogs Road Woes are Same Old, Same Old
David McCollum looks at the Razorbacks continuing struggles when they take to the road in basketball.
More tomorrow.
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