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Oklahoma City Putnam City four-star defensive end Collin Clay has scheduled a visit to Arkansas on November 10 and talked about the upcoming visit.

“It will be an unofficial … I’ve already taken my official,” Clay said this week.

Clay was asked what it meant to him and the Hogs getting Hudson Henry and Dante Walker?

“Those two were both very great pickups,” Clay said. “All the recruits and coaches were hyped.”

Clay has a great relationship with the other Arkansas commits.

“We all have a very close relationship,” Clay said. “Talk to each other on daily about what we’re bringing and that’s leadership and versatility on and off the field.”

Clay went into depth on skill sets.

“My strengths are my pass rushing abilities, my aggression, and the fact that I can play anywhere on the defensive line and still dominate,” Clay said.

Clay talked about why he committed to Arkansas.

“They were the only school I can say that was loyal to me,” Clay said. “They loved me like I was already a player on campus and that’s what I like to see I feel like family to them.”

Clay elaborated on what makes Arkansas different from the rest of the schools.

“The family and bond they build with everyone,” Clay said. “Fan base is crazy and I just love it there.”

Clay has an outstanding relationship with the Arkansas coaching staff.

“It’s a great relationship,” Clay said. “I talk to them daily and they always tell me how they’re ready for me to make an immediate impact for the program with the rest of the guys.”

Clay has very high praise on Arkansas coach Chad Morris.

“I love how he coaches his players,” Clay said. “I’ve known him since he’s been at SMU so the relationship we’ve had had been out of this world. I can say coach Morris is the goofiest coach I know!”

Clay likes where Arkansas is heading.

“Of course it’s year one,” Clay said. “It will change … you just have to give it time! And that’s why this ’19 class will be a big impact.”

Anderson previewing new season at SEC Media Day

Arkansas coach Mike Anderson was in Hoover, Alabama, on Tuesday previewing the 2018-19 basketball season for the Hogs.

Hogs’ final stretch starts with Mississippi State, Auburn matches

STARKVILLE, Miss. — With three matches to go in the regular season, Arkansas is in prime position to keep building its postseason resume as well as garner a high seed in the SEC Tournament.

First, the team must face No. 25 Mississippi State on the road on Thursday, before coming home to face Auburn in its final home match of the year.

Game time with the Bulldogs is set for 7 p.m. at the MSU Soccer Field and will be broadcast online on SEC Network+.

No. 21 Auburn comes to Fayetteville on Sunday and it will be Senior Day for Reece Christopherson, Carly Hoke ad Ellie Breden. 

Match 16 Info
Opponent: No. 25 Mississippi State Bulldogs
Date: Thursday, Oct. 18th
First Kick: 7 p.m.
Live Stats: http://bit.ly/2ypzkAL
TV: SECN+

Match 17 Info
Opponent: No. 21 Auburn Tigers
Date: Sunday, Oct. 21st
First Kick: 1 p.m.
Live Stats: http://bit.ly/2PFGx6i
TV: SECN+

Arkansas (10-3-2, 5-2-0 SEC) returned to the win column last week with a 4-0 win over Kentucky, its fifth shutout of the year.

The Razorbacks also managed to remain unbeaten at home at 8-0-1 this season and have locked up their third-straight 10-win season, fourth under coach Colby Hale.

Including this year, Arkansas has 10 10-win seasons in program history dating back to its first season in 1986.

Juniors Tori Cannata and Kayla McKeon have been taking turns in finding the back of the net and helping the Razorbacks stay towards the top in conference standings.

Eight of the last 12 Arkansas goals have come off the foot of either Cannata or McKeon with seven goals each on the year.

McKeon is now third in the conference and in the Top-25 in the nation after scoring her career-best fourth game-winning goal off a penalty kick last week and has a team-leading 16 points on the year.

While Cannata is having her best year as a Razorback scoring seven goals after only scoring a combined two in her first two years.

Defensively, Arkansas goalkeeper Taylor Beitz has been kept relatively clean after securing her fifth win in last week’s shutout over the Wildcats.

This year, the Razorback backline has limited opposing teams to 74 out of 145 shots on goals in comparison to the offense having 102 out of 250 shots finding their target.

Quick Kicks

• With three regular-season matches remaining, Arkansas will play its last double-match week as it travels to Starkville, Mississippi to take on the Bulldogs on Thursday and host its final home match against Auburn on Sunday.

• Arkansas currently sits alone in fourth place in the SEC standings with 15 points and a 5-2-0 conference record. The Razorbacks are only one point behind second-place Texas A&M and South Carolina and four back of leader Vanderbilt.

• Arkansas is still unbeaten at home this year at 8-0-1, including last week’s win over Kentucky. In its nine home games, the Razorbacks are averaging 2.4 goals per game and have four victories by two goals or more.

• Last week’s 4-0 win over Kentucky was Arkansas’ largest goal output of the season as all four goals were scored by a different player, including two who scored their first goals of the year (Emily Russell, Brooke Pirkle).

• With goals from Emily Russell and Brooke Pirkle against Kentucky, Arkansas has had 11 different players score at least one goals this year.

• After beating Kentucky last week, the Razorbacks locked up their third-straight 10-win season and fourth under head coach Colby Hale. It’s is history, Arkansas now has 10 10-win seasons since 1986.

• Until last week’s four-goal victory over the Wildcats, Arkansas’ previous four SEC victories came by one goal. This year, the Razorbacks are 6-1-0 in one-goal games.

• Juniors Kayla McKeon and Tori Cannata continue to lead the team in goals and points with three matches to go. Both are tied for the team lead with seven goals, while McKeon leads all Razorbacks with 16 points.

• Six of the last nine goals scored by Arkansas have come off the foot of either Tori Cannatta and Kayla McKeon. Arkansas is one of three teams with two players with seven or more goals this season.

• After scoring on the penalty kick in the 23rd minute last week against Kentucky, junior Kayla McKeon now has four game-winning goals this year, a career best.

Morris at final media availability before Tulsa game

Arkansas coach Chad Morris met with the media Wednesday afternoon before practice and talked about Saturday’s homecoming game with Tulsa.

PHOTOS: Storey works again at Wednesday’s practice

Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey worked normally with the rest of the offense in Wednesday’s practice in the limited media availability for the first 20 minutes.

Photos by Andy Hodges | HitThatLine.com

???? Wednesday Halftime Pod — Featuring Bubba Carpenter

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Phil and Tye discuss how important Ty Storey is to the team, interview Bubba Carpenter and more!

Hogs’ Gafford named to SEC’s preseason all-league team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Arkansas sophomore Daniel Gafford was named to the SEC Men’s Basketball Preseason All-Conference team, as selected by a panel of both league and national media members.

Gafford, a consensus top 15 pick in the mock 2019 NBA drafts, was named to the SEC All-Freshman team last season and was the only player to be named SEC Freshman of the Week three times.

He averaged 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds in his rookie campaign while ranking second in the league in blocked shots (76). He also had a school-record 75 dunks last season, which was more than six SEC teams.

This past August, Gafford was one of 25 highly-touted college basketball players invited to participate in the prestigious Nike Basketball Academy, an annual developmental camp that allows players the opportunity to learn and train with current and past NBA superstars.

The Razorbacks, one of a league-record eight teams to play in the NCAA Tournament last season, were picked 10th in the preseason poll.

The good news for Razorback fans is that Arkansas has exceeded the preseason polls in each of the last five years.

Last year, Arkansas was picked sixth in the preseason poll but finished fourth before advancing to the NCAA Tournament.

The previous year, the Razorbacks were tabbed fifth, finished third and nearly upset eventual national champion North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Arkansas may have the youngest team in the nation.

The team lost 10 lettermen, including three of its top four scorers (All-SEC picks Jaylen Barford and Daryl Macon as well as Anton Beard). Junior Adrio Bailey and Gafford are the only two players on the roster to play significant minutes last season.

Gabe Osabuohien averaged 1.1 points and 1.4 rebounds in 20 games and junior walk-on junior Jonathan Holmes, who played in 11 games, is the only player on the roster to have made a 3-pointer in an Arkansas game.

Redshirt sophomore Jalen Harris has a year under his belt in the ‘FASTEST40′ system. After playing his freshman season at New Mexico, Harris sat out with the Razorbacks last season sue to NCAA transfer regulations.

The newcomers, which includes junior college transfer Mason Jones, were rated the 24th-best recruiting class in the nation – one of six teams in the SEC to be ranked among the top 25.

Fans can get their first look at the 2018-19 Razorbacks this Friday (Oct. 19) at the annual Red-White Game. Tip-off is set for 7 pm. The players will sign autographs starting at approximately 6 pm on the Bud Walton Arena concourse.

First Team All-SEC
Daniel Gafford – Arkansas
Reid Travis – Kentucky
Tremont Waters – LSU
Chris Silva – South Carolina
Grant Williams – Tennessee

Second Team All-SEC
Bryce Brown – Auburn
Jared Harper – Auburn
Jalen Hudson – Florida
PJ Washington – Kentucky
Quinndary Weatherspoon – Mississippi State
Jontay Porter – Missouri
Admiral Schofield – Tennessee

SEC Player of the Year
Grant Williams – Tennessee

Preseason Media Poll
1. Kentucky
2. Tennessee
3. Auburn
4. Mississippi State
5. Florida
6. LSU
7. Alabama
8. Vanderbilt
9. Missouri
10. Arkansas
11. South Carolina
12. Texas A&M
13. Georgia
14. Ole Miss

 

Bud Light Morning Rush Podcast: Wednesday

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John & Tommy discuss the worst scenario for Arkansas football in 2018, Gus Malzahn on the hot seat, plus the great Verne Lundquist joins the show!

PHOTOS: Storey, Boyd, Agim at practice Tuesday

Quarterback Ty Storey, running back Rakeem Boyd and defensive lineman McTelvin Agim were all working at practice Tuesday after suffering injuries in the 37-33 loss to Ole Miss in Little Rock on Saturday.

Photos by Andy Hodges | HitThatLine.com

O’Grady on maturing on, off field key to improvement

Razorbacks tight end Cheyenne O’Grady talked after practice Tuesday about how him maturing and “becoming a man” has helped with his on-field improvement over past month.

McClellion on game with Tulsa on Saturday, loss in LR

Arkansas defensive back Jarques McClellion talked with the media after Tuesday’s practice about the loss to Ole Miss last week and the upcoming game Saturday with the Golden Hurricane.