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Arkansas basketball got underway with its exhibition debut, the football team lost its seventh game of the year and even softball played a fall tune-up against Oklahoma.

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What a week in Razorbacks sports.

Arkansas basketball got underway with its exhibition debut at Bud Walton Arena. The football team lost its seventh game of the year to officially eliminate itself from bowl eligibility. And even the softball team played a little fall tune-up against our Sooner neighbors to the west.

The hardwood Hogs may have started slow against Tusculum, however we did put them away somewhat easy. What? From where is Tusculum you ask?

Ask any random Kentucky Wildcats fan from where their exhibition opponents (the Transylvania Bat) hail, and you will probably receive the same form of baffled response.

Razorbacks football fans expecting a bowl game from Chad Morris in his freshman season fell short on their predictions, and that fate was sealed far too soon Saturday in a 45–31 loss at home to a very decent Vanderbilt team.

Some loyal fans took to Twitter in protest about the current regime:

https://twitter.com/LindyJo_74/status/1056263228429348866

While others were more forgiving of the new coaching staff:

https://twitter.com/House_Razor/status/1056300932156276737

Speaking of Morris, his comments made about seeing “who is on-board” has some wondering if there are players no longer invested in the program and its future successes. It is that expression from the coach which leads me to believe why Andy Hodges prosed the last three games may look that of spring practice.

Just to make light of the topics at hand, I give you the Morning Rush’s John Nabors adding a bit of humor to this season’s frustration:

https://twitter.com/RushJohnNabors/status/1056265903313162240

And, lastly, the softball team had a two-game fall exhibition hosting Oklahoma in which Game 1, unfortunately, was very similar to our match-up against them in the Softball World Series this past season. Game 2, however, was a push, ending in a 2 -2 tie.

https://twitter.com/RazorbackSB/status/1056664571778424833

Finally, with no mention above, I am ending on what may be a hopeful note for many fans as Tye Richardson wonders if Kelly Bryant will wind up at Arkansas. Enjoy this interview Bryant had with ESPN’s Maria Taylor.

For the record, I am more than happy with Ty Storey at the helm next year. Am I mistaken? Please feel free to express your thoughts as always.

Go HOGS!!!

Find me and all of my nonsense on ‘Twitter’: @PeterMorganWPS

2024 Razorbacks Football

Fri, Dec 27Liberty Bowl
vs Texas Tech (Memphis)
W, 39-26
Thu, Aug 29vs UAPB (Little Rock)W, 70-0
Sat, Sep 7@ Oklahoma StateL, 31-39 2OT
Sat, Sep 14vs UABW, 37-27
Sat, Sep 21@ AuburnW, 24-14
Sat, Sep 28vs Texas A&M (Arl)L, 21-17
Sat, Oct 5vs TennesseeW, 19-14
Sat, Oct 19vs LSUL, 34-10
Sat, Oct 26@ Mississippi StateW, 58-25
Sat, Nov 2vs Ole MissL, 63-31
Sat, Nov 16vs TexasL, 20-10
Sat, Nov 23vs Louisiana TechW, 35-14
Sat, Nov 30@ MissouriL, 28-21

2024 High School Rankings

OVERALLRecordPts
1.Bryant (21)13-02461
2.Greenwood (4)13-02242
3.Bentonville9-41855
4.Little Rock Parkview13-11734
5.Conway10-21563
6.Pulaski Academy10-31128
7.Shiloh Christian9-477
6.Benton10-2676
7.Fayetteville9-3527
9.Rogers8-4359
Others receiving votes: Arkadelphia 20, Farmington 15, Valley View 5, Hot Springs Lakeside, Mountain Home 2, Salem 2, Conway Christian 1, Little Rock Christian 1.
CLASS 7A
1.Bryant (25)13-01251
2.Bentonville9-4983
3.Conway10-2772
4.Pulaski Academy10-3485
5.Fayetteville9-3174
Others receiving votes: Rogers 10.
CLASS 6A
1.Greenwood (25)13-01251
2.Shiloh Christian9-4964
3.Benton10-2772
4.Mountain Home10-3513
5.Lake Hamilton8-420
Others receiving votes: Little Rock Catholic 6.
CLASS 5A
1.Little Rock Parkview (25)13-11251
4.Farmington12-2904
3.Valley View12-1683
5.Hot Springs Lakeside10-3605
2.Joe T. Robinson10-2252
Others receiving votes: Morrilton 3.
CLASS 4A
1.Arkadelphia (25)13-21252
2.Elkins14-1991
3.Little Rock Mills12-1523
4.Southside Batesville13-1465t
5.Warren10-3284
Others receiving votes: Malvern 3.
CLASS 3A
1.Salem (25)11-4125
2.Bismarck14-11001
3.Mansfield11-365
4.Fordyce11-1422
5.Osceola10-2214
Others receiving votes: Booneville 17, Prescott 3, Rivercrest 2.
CLASS 2A
1.Conway Christian (25)14-01252
2.East Poinsett Co.10-4984
3.Junction City9-468
5.Mount Ida9-341
4.Carlisle11-1251
Others receiving votes: Des Arc 8, Bigelow 6, Murfreesboro 3, Cross County 1.
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Strong-Huttig (25)8-0751
2.Midland11-1502
3.Cedar Ridge9-2223
Others receiving votes: Woodlawn 3.

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