Wally Hall | Staff

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Recent stories by Wally Hall

OPINION | WALLY HALL: It's curious how quickly super SEC formed No merger of powers has ever happened faster than the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma joining the SEC. Nine days after "being interested," the schools were extended and accepted an inv... August 1, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Biles deserves praise going beyond medals Most of us have no reason to give it a moment's thought. Especially yours truly. Yet, it has to be very difficult to have a normal life while the world looks at you through a microscope because you ... July 29, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Cheering USA a tradition no matter location By now, your trusty scribe has watched a minimum of 25 hours of the year-late Olympics. OK, some of it was with the sound off. Men's synchronized diving and men's floor gymnastics just don't hold an... July 28, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Hard to predict ramifications of enlarged SEC In the days and weeks to come, there will be great speculation and discussion about Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. It will be years before we know how it affects teams such as the University of ... July 27, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Texas, Oklahoma will not renew media rights with Big 12. It is official. The University of Texas and Oklahoma University have informed the Big 12 they will not renew their grants of media rights with the Big 12 that expire in 2025. The statement: “Provid... July 26, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Razorbacks not drawing much attention HOOVER, Ala. -- By the time the Arkansas Razorbacks appeared for their two-plus hours of fame at SEC Football Media Days, 12 other teams had been endured. Georgia's Kirby Smart almost filibustered wi... July 25, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Texas plus Oklahoma equals more $$$ HOOVER, Ala. -- On Monday, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey talked about change and apparently he was warning that there is more on the way. On Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle broke the story that the u... July 23, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: It just means more teams? Finally the Arkansas Razorbacks made the big stage at Southeastern Conference Football Media Days and most of the talk was about Texas. It has been reported Texas and Oklahoma have contacted the SEC ... July 22, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Don't be fooled by SEC Media Days Saban HOOVER, Ala. -- Based solely on the 32 minutes Nick Saban donates each year at this annual event, no one would guess he is the G.O.A.T., but the fact he parked his Mercedes in front of the hotel door ... July 22, 2021

OPINION | WALLY HALL: Ask before you eat Tuesday night, after a full day of interviewing Southeastern Conference coaches and players, Tom Murphy, Bob Holt and yours truly were ready for some hot food and a break from sports. Tom found an It... July 21, 2021