Razorbacks coach Chad Morris met with the media for the final time Wednesday before the team practices in preparation for Saturday’s matchup on the road with Colorado State.
ESPN Arkansas introduces new midday show, “Halftime”
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ESPN ARKANSAS INTRODUCES NEW MIDDAY PROGRAM “HALFTIME” WITH PHIL ELSON AND TYE RICHARDSON
Pearson Broadcasting Inc., owner and operator of three ESPN sports radio stations in Arkansas announces the beginning of “Halftime with Phil Elson and Tye Richardson”, a new midday sports talk program to air Monday through Friday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Halftime will focus on relevant sports topics of the day while spotlighting Arkansas Razorback athletics. The show will begin airing September 10 on all of ESPN Arkansas affiliates including KERX ESPN 95.3 FM in Ft. Smith – River Valley, KTTG ESPN 96.3 FM in Hot Springs and Southwest Arkansas and KBCN ESPN 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home. The show will also be streamed live on www.hitthatline.com
Over the past 20 years, Elson has delivered over 3,000 live play-by-play baseball, basketball and football broadcasts. The native of Pittsburgh, PA moved to Little Rock in 2001 to broadcast for the Arkansas Travelers baseball club where he worked for 14 seasons. From 2005-2014 he also broadcast for the Little Rock Trojans women’s and men’s basketball teams. He took over Arkansas Razorback baseball and women’s basketball radio play-by-play duties in 2014, and currently handles radio for Henderson State Reddies football.
“We are very excited to bring a broadcaster of Phil’s caliber on board to start this new program,” said ESPN Arkansas market manager Tommy Craft. “Our listeners have gotten to know Phil on Razorback baseball broadcasts and have enjoyed his honesty, humor and overall on-air presence. I think they’ll enjoy him as a show host too.”
“I can’t wait to get this thing going,” said Elson, who twice been voted Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year (2009, 2017) by members of the National Sports Media Association. “This is a brand-new part of my career and I’m excited to join Tommy and his staff at ESPN Arkansas. I’m really looking forward to delivering an entertaining and informative program and getting to know our listeners in a way that play-by-play doesn’t allow.”
Richardson is currently producer and co-host for The Morning Rush and has worked his way through sports radio and media for four years, including a recent stint at Nashville Sports Radio WSNR. He has covered the Razorback athletic department at numerous outlets as a writer, on-air host and producer. Tye is a 2017 graduate of the University of Arkansas and a native of Little Rock.
“Tye has already been a great recent addition to our morning program,” said Craft. “He’s energetic, opinionated and thought-provoking. I think he and Phil will form a really entertaining team in short time.”
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Jones on deep routes, Storey at quarterback
Razorbacks wide receiver Jordan Jones talked about the deep passes Saturday and rapport with quarterback Ty Storey, who he played a high school state championship game against him.
Cornelius just glad to be playing again after injuries
Hogs wide receiver Jared Cornelius talked Tuesday about playing again after injury last year and hoping to get more involvement against Colorado State.
Gibson on improving running game this week
Arkansas guard Johnny Gibson talked with the media Tuesday about the struggles running the ball against Eastern Illinois and working to improve this week.
Pulley on win Saturday, playing Rams in Colorado
Hogs cornerback Ryan Pulley talked with the media Tuesday about the defense’s play Saturday and playing in the thin air this week against Colorado State.
Watts recaps causing fumble for TD
Arkansas defensive lineman Armon Watts talked with the media Tuesday about causing the fumble against Eastern Illinois that Briston Guidry recovered for a score Saturday.
Pool on extended playing time in opener
Arkansas freshman linebacker Bumper Pool talked Tuesday afternoon about seeing the field more than he planned after Dre Greenlaw’s injury and not scoring with fumble return.
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McKeon named SEC’s offensive player of the week by league
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Razorback junior midfielder Kayla McKeon was tabbed as the SEC Offensive Player of the Week today by the league office for her performance in Arkansas’ win over Baylor last week for the team’s third win of the season.
“What a deserving award,” Arkansas coach Colby Hale said. “These awards are always a byproduct of team results. She not only scored the winning goal, but did so many little things to help in the result.”
With Arkansas looking for its second result over a Power-5 opponent this year, the Baylor Bears came to Fayetteville as the Razorbacks’ second home opponent for 2018. The Bears are coming off an Elite 8 appearance from a year ago.
With more than 2,200 Razorback fans in attendance the Razorbacks and Bears matched each other goal-for-goal with Arkansas pulling out the 3-2 victory thanks to a game-winning goal by McKeon in the 58th minute.
After a shot attempt was deflected in the middle of the box, the Razorbacks were able to reset their offense with Parker Goins finding McKeon along the back post. McKeon finished with the header and joins Marissa Kinsey as the team’s leading goal scorers for the year.
Including her score in the 1-0 victory over Duquesne in the season opener, both of McKeon’s goals this season have been game winners.
The Texas native has started in 19-consecutive matches dating back to Sept. 21, 2017 and has tallied eight points (3 gals, 2 assists) during that span.
Now with 15 goals in her career, including six game winners, which are the most of any active Razorback, she has 37 career points to go along with seven career assists.
Up Next
Arkansas will return to Razorback Field for its next two matches starting with Florida Atlantic on Friday at 7 p.m.
The team will follow that up with a match against UConn on Sunday at 1 p.m. Both matches will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
Tickets are available via the Razorback Ticket Office starting at $5 with kids 17 or younger getting in free.
Fans can also still buy season tickets for $25 and will receive a free 2018 Razorback Soccer scarf with their purchase.
