Both Chad Morris and John Chavis spoke highly of Hogs defensive end Randy Ramsey, which caught him a little by surprise.
Wallace liking new approach on offense
Razorbacks offensive lineman Brian Wallace has trimmed down and loves the faster-paced offense they have been working on in the spring.
Smith on defense having to keep pace with offense
Arkansas linebacker T.J. Smith talked with the media after Monday’s practice about how the new fast-paced offense is forcing the defense to go much faster, too.
Patton on how offense coming together
Hogs tight end talks about increased involvement of tight ends in all phases of new offense.
Bell on Hogs’ new defense, how he’s adjusting
Arkansas defensive lineman Jamario Bell likes his new role, John Chavis’ approach on defense.
Hogs get seventh seed; play Butler Friday in Detroit
Winning eight of their last 11 games, the Razorbacks (23-11) will open play on Friday against the No. 10 Butler Bulldogs (20-13) of the Big East Conference in the round of 64 in Detroit, Michigan. The winner advances to play No. 2 Purdue or No. 15 Cal State Fullerton.
The Razorbacks are a No. 7 seed for the second time in program history, holding an overall record of 0-1.
Coach Mike Anderson is making his ninth NCAA Tournament appearance in his 16th year as a head coach. He has a 9-8 record in the Big Dance, having advanced as far as the Elite Eight in 2008-09 during his days at Missouri.
Arkansas is making its 32nd appearance in the NCAA Tournament and its third appearance in a four-year span for the first time in 10 years.
The Razorbacks have won their opening game of the tournament in both years under Anderson, knocking off Wofford in 2015 and Seton Hall in 2017.
Arkansas is 42-31 all-time in its previous 31 appearances, including a 20-11 mark in its first game in the tournament.
Van Horn on comeback win over Kent State on Sunday
After Arkansas’ 11-4 win over Kent State to take the weekend series, Coach Dave Van Horn talked about the late explosion Sunday and the upcoming midweek games with Texas.
