THE MORNING RUSH: Tom Murphy of the Democrat-Gazette on ESPN Arkansas talked with Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft about the suddenly very uncertain situation with Georgia’s quarterback position.
Davenport still feels good about Jackson coming to Hogs; updates other recruits
THE MORNING RUSH: Richard Davenport of the Democrat-Gazette updated the current recruiting status of several players for the Razorbacks.
Boyd named to ‘Tyler Rose’ watch list for top D1 Texas native award
FAYETTEVILLE — Rakeem Boyd has been placed on the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, which recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football from the state of Texas.
It is the second time he has been on the award’s watch list, also doing so in 2019.
Boyd will also begin the 2020 season on the Doak Walker Award Watch List, which compiles a list of the nation’s top college running backs.
Boyd, a senior from Houston, Texas, was the team’s leading rusher for the second consecutive season, totaling 1,133 yards on 184 carries, scoring eight times in 2019.
He ranked fourth in the SEC and 27th nationally with an average of 94.4 rushing yards per game and ninth in the conference with 6.2 yards per carry.
He ran for 100+ yards in five games, posting a season-high 185 yards against Western Kentucky on Nov. 9, his most rushing yards as a Razorback.
His five 100+ yard performances brought him to a total of eight over two years, making him one of 16 Arkansas running backs in school history to do so.
He recorded 100 or more rushing yards last season in games against Portland State (114), Colorado State (122), Kentucky (134), Mississippi State (114) and Western Kentucky (185).
Boyd also hauled in 160 yards through the air on 19 catches in 2019.
He ran for 734 yards on 123 attempts in his first year with the Razorbacks in 2018 with two touchdowns.
Boyd earned the inaugural Darren McFadden Running Back of the Year award from the Little Rock Touchdown Club for his performance in 2018.
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; specifically tenancy to persist and determination to overcome adversity and injury in pursuit of reaching goals. In addition, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria: born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or player at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
Boyd and the Razorback football team kick off the 2020 campaign on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. against Georgia at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
Briles confident offense will be ready for Hogs’ opener but lots still to be gained
Arkansas offensive coordinator Kendal Briles talked with the media Wednesday evening and feels the offense will be ready for Georgia in opener.
Neighbors, Plum, on buzz surrounding his ‘recruiting job’ landing her on staff
When Hogs coach Mike Neighbors landed Kelsey Plum to his staff, it has set off a lot of notice throughout the women’s basketball community.
The pair talked about the response from recruits and other coaches to the news in a press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Razorbacks’ new road uniforms go back to McFadden Era classic look
Arkansas has added the road uniform look to the classic home look that is a throwback to the “McFadden Era” look the Razorbacks wore in the mid-2000’s.
Yall ready….⏳ pic.twitter.com/y7P5Q8MLuT
— Rakeem boyd ™ (@boyd_rakeem) September 2, 2020
The university also released photos of Boyd sporting the new look.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
Bud Light Seltzer Morning Rush Podcast – Game times announced, Ranking the schedule and more!
Tye & Tommy on the recent game times for Arkansas football, ranking the schedule and more!
Brown on Bears’ late win to open season, playing UAB on Thursday night
After a win over Austin Peay last weekend, UCA now goes on the road again for Thursday matchup with Alabama-Birmingham on ESPN.
Brown also talked about the extensive covid-19 testing the team goes through and how every person on the sideline has very recently been negative … or they wouldn’t be on the sidelines.
He told Tye Richardson and Tommy Craft (The Morning Rush) on ESPN Arkansas on Wednesday morning the team had just finished their latest round of testing in Birmingham in advance of Thursday night’s game.
UCA Football Head Coach Nathan Brown joins The Morning Rush
UCA Football Head Coach Nathan Brown joins The Morning Rush to discuss their big win over Austin Peay in the FCS Kickoff, showcasing the UCA brand on the national stage, testing protocols in place, and if he would interested in a UCA/Arkansas football match-up down the road. All that and more! Check it out now!
