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Hogs’ opener set for afternoon start; two more times set

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ game times and television networks for the first three weeks of the 2019 season have been set and it will likely be hot for the season opener.

The Razorbacks kick off the 2019 season on August 31 against Portland State at 3 p.m. on the SEC Network.

Following the first-ever match up with the Vikings, Arkansas travels to Ole Miss for an early season Southeastern Conference test on September 7. The Hogs and Rebels will play on the SEC Network in prime time at 6:30 p.m.

The Hogs return home the following week to host Colorado State at 3 p.m. on the SEC Network.

The Rams make the return trip to Arkansas as part of a home-and-home series after the Razorbacks travelled to Fort Collins last season.

• Week 1 – August 31 – Portland State – 3 p.m. – SEC Network
• Week 2 – September 7 – at Ole Miss – 6:30 p.m. – SEC Network
• Week 3 – September 14 – Colorado State – 3 p.m. – SEC Network

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Thursday

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Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Thursday

John & Tommy discuss the SEC conference basketball schedule, Officer Breeden gives a weather update, plus DVH joins the show!

Van Horn joins The Morning Rush to preview regional in Fayetteville

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Van Horn joins The Morning Rush to preview regional in Fayetteville

Hogs’ Storms named second-team All-American by coaches

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Hogs’ Storms named second-team All-American by coaches

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas junior right-handed pitcher Autumn Storms was named to the All-America second team by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association on Wednesday afternoon.

Storms was selected at the at-large pitcher position and becomes the first All-American under fourth-year coach Courtney Deifel and only the second in program history.

Storms had a team-best 1.54 regular-season overall ERA and a 1.60 ERA against SEC opponents. She dominated the circle in conference play, ranking first among SEC pitchers for walks allowed per seven innings and strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Storms recorded 15 complete games over the course of her junior campaign, including four shutouts en route to her 20-9 record.

“Autumn had an exceptional year,” said Deifel. ” I am so incredibly proud of her, not just for her performance this year but of the work she put in and the commitment she made to make this award possible.”

Storms signed off on the 2019 season after having the most successful year of her career, with season-bests in ERA (1.63), victories (20), complete games (15), shutouts (4), walks (29), strikeouts (172), and opponent batting average (.228).

She has already written her name in the record books as well after recording only 1.01 walks allowed per seven innings this season, Storms slides into second all-time at Arkansas for walks per seven innings pitched (1.29).

“Not only is this an exciting recognition for Autumn, but it is also a really big day for this program and her teammates,” added Deifel.

Storms joins Miranda Dixon as the only Razorbacks to earn All-America honors. Dixon garnered the award in 2010 as a third-team selection.

The recognition is the third postseason award for Storms as she earned a spot on the NFCA All- South Region first team and was an All-SEC second team selection as well.

Storms highlighted her junior year with a career-high 13 strikeouts against Southeast Missouri early in the season (Feb. 21) and crucial wins against SEC opponents: Ole Miss, South Carolina, Kentucky, LSU and Auburn.

The Temecula, California, native also earned mid-season recognition as a two-time SEC Pitcher of the Week.

Storms recorded a 3-0 week against UTA and No. 18 Kentucky in addition to posting a 2-0 showing against No. 23 Auburn in the final SEC series of the season to earn the awards.

Noland’s start Friday as much about his improvement as anything

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There were some eyebrows raised Wednesday afternoon when the news broke that freshman Connor Noland would be starting the NCAA Regional opener Friday.

Dave Van Horn usually starts his ace, which would be Isaiah Campbell in this case.

Instead, he’s going with Noland against noted powerhouse Central Connecticut State. Some have taken that to mean Van Horn feels he didn’t need to start Campbell in this one and can save him for the second day of the tournament.

Kole Ramage can be excused for getting his hopes up. He seemed to be the beneficiary during a stretch where Noland would go 4.2 innings in a game, then Ramage would come in and pick up a win.

By the time Noland finally got his first win on April 16 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff when he worked just two innings and got the win, thanks in large part to a five-run start in the first inning by the offense.

He joked after the game to the scorer he didn’t want that to be his first win and was told it was pity win. It was done in a lighthearted manner.

The reality is, though, Noland has gotten better through the season. His ERA of 3.71 is second best on the team behind Campbell. More importantly, he’s given up less than a hit per inning pitched over the course of the year.

Then there’s Van Horn, who is at the stage of the season where he makes more good decisions than bad ones. Don’t take that as a negative. Every coach has a few along the way he wouldn’t do again with 20-20 hindsight.

Either way it goes Friday, Van Horn will have Campbell on Friday. The odds are it will be to put the Razorbacks in a position where they only have to win one game over possibly two days to advance to a Super Regional.

Van Horn is breaking a trend where he’s started his ace on the opening day of the regional the last few years.

Based on the track record, following Van Horn’s hunches usually works out pretty good.

???? Wednesday Halftime Pod — Featuring Kevin McPherson

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???? Wednesday Halftime Pod — Featuring Kevin McPherson

Phil & Tye hit on the rumors around the basketball team, interview Kevin McPherson, and more!

Razorbacks-Missouri game in War Memorial officially on Friday

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Razorbacks-Missouri game in War Memorial officially on Friday

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ regular season finale against Missouri has been moved to the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29, at 1:30 p.m., according to the SEC on Wednesday.

As usual, the Razorbacks and Tigers were originally scheduled to play on Saturday, Nov. 30. The contest between the two squads will still be played at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock and will be broadcast on CBS.

The delay in the official announcement is almost as traditional as the game.

It will be the sixth consecutive season the Battle Line Rivalry game has been slated for the Friday after Thanksgiving and the first time Arkansas and Missouri have squared off in Little Rock since 1963.

Opponents for men’s basketball announced, but no dates

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FAYETTEVILLE — We know who Arkansas will be playing in Eric Musselman’s first season, but we don’t know when or where to watch the games this season, according to the SEC on Wednesday.

The Razorbacks will host games against Auburn. Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.

Arkansas will travel to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

Times, dates and television information will be announced at a later date.

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Wednesday

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Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Wednesday

John & Tommy discuss Justice Hill, transfers in college sports, plus Nick Mason joins the guys in studio!

Hogs pick up commitment from really big Texas tight end

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Hogs pick up commitment from really big Texas tight end

Brandon Frazier, a 6-7, 247, tight end from McKinney, Texas, North, tweeted a video commitment to Arkansas earlier Tuesday.

Frazier had offers from Alabama, Baylor, TCU, Teas Tech, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and others.

He was recruited by tight ends coach Barry Lunney, Jr., and is the second tight end to commit in this year’s class.

Over the last two seasons, Frazier has caught 59 passes for 936 yards and nine touchdowns.

It apparently got the attention of Hogs coach Chad Morris, who is in Destin for the spring. He didn’t mention Frazier by name due to rules, but the timing came quickly after the announcement.

Frazier is the eighth commitment for the Hogs in the 2020 class, which is ranked No. 20 now by the 247Sports.com composite rankings and No. 23 in the ESPN recruiting rankings.

???? Tuesday Halftime Pod — Featuring Nikki Chavanelle

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???? Tuesday Halftime Pod — Featuring Nikki Chavanelle

Phil & Tye hit on the road to Omaha, interview Nikki Chavanelle, and more!

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