Stories by Bob Holt

Hey, remember me? Former Hog Hall returns with Bears FAYETTEVILLE -- Four seasons after Darious Hall was a key freshman reserve on the University of Arkansas' 2018 NCAA Tournament team, he'll be back at Walton Arena.This time Hall will be playin... December 1, 2021

Hogs (6-0) reach top 10 in AP poll FAYETTEVILLE -- As University of Arkansas men's basketball Coach Eric Musselman predicted Sunday night after the Razorbacks beat Penn 76-60, they're back in the top 10 of The Associated Press ... November 30, 2021

Quieting the Quakers: Notae, Umude step up for Hogs FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas basketball team didn't have a letdown when Au'Diese Toney was ejected 55 seconds into the second half against Penn on Sunday.Stanley Umude made sure ... November 29, 2021

Hogs top preseason projection FAYETTEVILLE -- Several betting websites set the win total for the University of Arkansas at 5.5 heading into the season.That meant, in the eyes of oddsmakers, the Razorbacks had to slightly overachie... November 28, 2021

Lykes embracing role as sixth man FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas guard JD Notae doesn't figure to repeat as SEC Sixth Man of the Year, but a Razorback might win it again.After Notae averaged 12.8 points in 22.5 minutes las... November 28, 2021

Jefferson sparks Razorbacks' second-half offense FAYETTEVILLE -- After a so-so first half for the Arkansas Razorbacks' offense, quarterback KJ Jefferson came out firing in the third quarter against Missouri on Friday.Jefferson passed for 148 yar... November 27, 2021

Milestones piling up for Burks FAYETTEVILLE -- Treylon Burks hit some big receiving numbers for the Arkansas Razorbacks on Friday.The junior from Warren became the first University of Arkansas player to have six games in a season w... November 27, 2021

Toney award apt, says Musselman KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Au'Diese Toney made it difficult to pinpoint what he did best to help the University of Arkansas beat Cincinnati 73-67 on Tuesday night.You want scoring?Toney, a 6-6 senior gua... November 25, 2021

Drinkwitz's humor goes to dark side Force wasn't with MullenMissouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz had some fun at Dan Mullen's expense after the Tigers beat the Gators 24-23 in overtime on Saturday.Then Drinkwitz had some more fun on a T... November 25, 2021

PODCAST: Razorbacks have strong showing in Kansas City wholehogsports · Basketball: Hogs have solid showing in Kansas CityOn this episode of the Basketball Podcast of Mid-America, Bob Holt, Scottie Bordelon and Matt Jones take a look back at Arkans... November 24, 2021

Game back home 'personal' for two FAYETTEVILLE -- Barrett Banister and Akial Byers used to attend University of Arkansas football games at Reynolds Razorback Stadium."I grew up at that stadium," Banister said. "Still ha... November 24, 2021

Tough it out: Arkansas holds off Cincinnati KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Arkansas Razorbacks made sure Cincinnati didn't beat another nationally ranked team at the Hall of Fame Classic.The No. 13 Razorbacks rallied late to beat the Bearcats 73-6... November 24, 2021

Limiting the three: Hogs shut down ‘Cats from deep KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Arkansas Razorbacks came into Monday night's game against Kansas State ranked No. 341 nationally in three-point defense at 43.4% out of 350 teams.Kansas State ranked No. 10... November 23, 2021

Razorbacks start tough Big 12 slate FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas basketball team is getting a heavy dose of Big 12 competition this season.The No. 16 Razorbacks (3-0) play the first of three Big 12 opponents when they take... November 21, 2021

UA men 4th, women 8th at NCAA meet The University of Arkansas men's cross country team made it back-to-back fourth-place finishes at the NCAA Championships.The Razorbacks, ranked No. 9 going into the race, took fourth with 195 poin... November 21, 2021

Bauer now a passer for Hogs Is there anything University of Arkansas punter Reid Bauer can't do?Obviously, Bauer can't place kick, but as he's shown the last two games at LSU and Alabama, he also can run and pass eff... November 21, 2021

Hogs' Burks bounces back in big way after LSU game After LSU held down Treylon Burks last week, the University of Arkansas' star receiver bounced back in a major way against No. 2 Alabama on Saturday.Burks had 8 catches for 179 yards and 2 touchdo... November 21, 2021

'Predator' stout task for Hogs FAYETTEVILLE -- Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin has a nickname for Alabama outside linebacker Will Anderson."He's arguably the most dynamic player in all of college football," Kiffin said. &q... November 20, 2021

Razorbacks hope to conquer field on short turnaround FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas cross country coaches Chris Bucknam and Lance Harter would prefer to have more than eight days between last Friday's South Central Regional meet and today&#3... November 20, 2021

Razorbacks pained by sprees of threes FAYETTEVILLE -- Northern Iowa let if fly from the start against the Arkansas Razorbacks.The Panthers' first five baskets in Wednesday night's game at Walton Arena were three-pointers. By halft... November 19, 2021

Pushed by Panthers: No. 16 Razorbacks survive upset scare FAYETTEVILLE -- For 37 minutes it looked like the University of Arkansas might become Northern Iowa's latest Power 5 victim.But the No. 16 Razorbacks put a late run together to avoid an upset and ... November 18, 2021

Ga. coach remembers Burlsworth Smart appreciates Burlsworth TrophyGeorgia Coach Kirby Smart is a big fan of the Burlsworth Trophy, which is named in honor of former University of Arkansas All-America offensive lineman Brandon Burls... November 18, 2021

Bama still Bama: Tide ‘what you expect to see,’ Pittman says FAYETTEVILLE -- Usually when the Arkansas Razorbacks play Alabama, the Crimson Tide are No. 1.Alabama was No. 1 in eight of its previous 11 games against the University of Arkansas, including the past... November 17, 2021

Best effort needed against giant killer as Panthers take on Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE -- The last time Northern Iowa played a nationally-ranked team on the road two years ago, the Panthers beat No. 23 Colorado 79-76.It was no fluke.Northern Iowa is 25-22 against teams from... November 17, 2021

UA coach 'ecstatic' with signing class FAYETTEVILLE -- Coach Eric Musselman's University of Arkansas men's basketball team remained at No. 16 in The Associated Press poll released Monday after a 2-0 start.The Razorbacks' recrui... November 16, 2021

Devo running show keeps UA on point FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas basketball team finally played a game with more assists than turnovers -- and it wasn't close.The game or the No. 16 Razorbacks' assist-to-turnover r... November 15, 2021

Vanover reappears to give Hogs spark FAYETTEVILLE -- It had been a while since Connor Vanover got in a basketball game for the University of Arkansas.Try eight months.Vanover didn't play in the final three games last season when the ... November 14, 2021

Defense keeps Razorbacks in the game until end Even with an overtime period, the University of Arkansas held LSU to its few points of the season.The Razorbacks forced three turnovers -- including cornerback Montaric Brown's interception of a G... November 14, 2021

Stephens steps up to return University of Arkansas freshman wide receiver Bryce Stephens might have a future as a punt returner.Stephens, filling in for Nathan Parodi at LSU on Saturday night, returned the first punt by Avery At... November 14, 2021

Williams' passing not taken lightly FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas Coach Eric Musselman said he's not sure about the Razorbacks' starting lineup for today's game against Gardner-Webb except for one thing.Jaylin Willi... November 13, 2021

Jefferson in charge for Hogs FAYETTEVILLE -- Two years ago University of Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson was thrown into the fire as a true freshman, making his first career start at LSU's Tiger Stadium.It was a night game ... November 13, 2021

Davis puts up 0's for Hogs in opener FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Razorbacks attempted a combined 77 field goals and free throws in their 74-61 victory over Mercer in Tuesday night's season opener.Shockingly, none were by Davonte &qu... November 12, 2021

UA cross country teams primed for regional FAYETTEVILLE — After the University of Arkansas men’s and women’s cross country teams swept SEC championships two weeks ago, they’re favored to do the same thing at today&rsquo... November 12, 2021

Bulldogs in search of kicker Mississippi State Coach Mike Leach said being a college placekicker isn’t complicated. “The thing is, there’s a ball, and you kick it, and it really doesn’t matter if a bunch of 7-year-olds are watch... November 11, 2021

Motivated opener: Notae’s 30 points lift Hogs FAYETTEVILLE -- Who knew JD Notae had it in for Mercer? Turns out Notae, the University of Arkansas senior guard from Covington, Ga., was extra motivated to play the Bears on Tuesday night in the Raz... November 10, 2021

Orgeron: Tigers are continuing to fight FAYETTEVILLE -- The list of FBS head coaches fired this season grew to eight when Massachusetts announced Sunday it was parting ways with Walt Bell -- a former Arkansas State University offensive coor... November 10, 2021

At full strength: UA to open with revamped lineup FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas Razorbacks forward Kamani Johnson said energy has been high in the team's practices leading into tonight's season opener against Mercer at Walton Arena. The University of Ark... November 9, 2021

Musselman touts UA pregame drills FAYETTEVILLE -- Fans attending the No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks' season opener against Mercer will want to be in their Walton Arena seats at least 30 minutes before the 7 p.m. Tuesday tipoff to see the ... November 8, 2021

Jefferson poised down the stretch FAYETTEVILLE -- KJ Jefferson has shown the ability to be effective in the two-minute drill as the University of Arkansas quarterback. In 10 starts the past two seasons, Jefferson has led 75-yard driv... November 8, 2021

Little has big day with 3 FGs FAYETTEVILLE -- Cam Little showed off a big foot on Saturday. Little, a University of Arkansas freshman from Moore, Okla., hit his three longest field goals on the season from 51, 48 and 46 yards in ... November 7, 2021

Musselman has Razorbacks back among elite FAYETTEVILLE -- Before Eric Musselman got into coaching, his first job in pro basketball was selling tickets for the Los Angeles Clippers. Musselman thought he was being hired as director of player p... November 7, 2021

Johnson makes most of chance against Bulldogs FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman made it clear this week that he wanted running back Dominique Johnson to get the ball more. "He needs more carries, that's how it is," Pittman... November 7, 2021

Receiver's slow start in the past FAYETTEVILLE -- Mississippi State has the SEC's No. 1 passing offense coming into today's game against the University of Arkansas at 370.9 yards per game, but the Razorbacks have the conference's top ... November 6, 2021

Hogs OK as Wade finds way FAYETTEVILLE -- The Arkansas Razorbacks were plus-15 points in the 17 minutes forward Trey Wade was on the Walton Arena court in their 68-60 exhibition victory over North Texas last Saturday. It was ... November 5, 2021

Coach set to return to Oxford Freeze returns to Oxford When Ole Miss and Liberty in 2017 agreed to play in a home game for the Rebels in 2021, there was no way of knowing Hugh Freeze would be on the visiting sideline for Saturday... November 4, 2021

Harter calls shot, is retiring in 2023 FAYETTEVILLE -- Lance Harter isn't done coaching the University of Arkansas women's cross country and track and field teams, but the finish line is now in sight. Harter, 71, will retire from coaching... November 3, 2021

Bulldogs, QB flying into game FAYETTEVILLE -- There is one college football team that has beaten three opponents currently ranked in The Associated Press or USA Today coaches polls. The answer might surprise you. It's an SEC tea... November 3, 2021

UA Hall of Fame coach Lance Harter will retire in 2023 FAYETTEVILLE — Lance Harter, who has led the University of Arkansas women’s cross country and track and field teams to six national championships and 42 SEC titles, will retire after the 2023 NCAA Out... November 2, 2021

Hogs have jukebox memories FAYETTEVILLE -- A highlight memory for University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman's first season at the helm is in play this week. And it involved a jukebox. The Razorbacks snapped a 20-game SEC losin... November 2, 2021

Razorbacks basketball winning despite struggling FAYETTEVILLE -- Considering the Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked No. 16 in The Associated Press preseason poll, their struggles to win two exhibition games have been a surprise. The University of Arkan... November 1, 2021