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Statements from Razorback coaches on suspension of activities

After the SEC announced the suspension of sports activities until April 15, Arkansas released statements from coaches in the major sports late Friday afternoon.

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Mike Neighbors

After the SEC announced the suspension of sports activities until April 15, Arkansas released statements from coaches in the major sports late Friday afternoon after athletics director Hunter Yurachek’s press conference.

Eric Musselman, Men’s Basketball

“Thank you to Commissioner Sankey and Hunter Yurachek for their leadership during this unique timeframe. While we are extremely disappointed for our team and fans that the basketball season came to a sudden end, the health and wellbeing of our student-athletes and community is paramount.

“My heart particularly breaks for our seniors Adrio Bailey, Jamario Bell, Jeantal Cylla and Jimmy Whitt. Those guys helped us establish a culture for our program that will help us in numerous ways moving forward so we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.”

Mike Neighbors, Women’s Basketball

“First of all, I really want to thank Commissioner Greg Sankey and Vice Chancellor Hunter Yurachek for their leadership during this unprecedented time. We know they will continue to do what is best for our student-athletes and our programs.

“With that said, I am devastated for our team, and especially our seniors. This team worked so hard to get to this point, and an NCAA berth meant so much to this program this year. My heart goes out to them, and I just want to thank Kiara Williams and Alexis Tolefree for their hard work since joining this program. You both will be Razorbacks for life, and this program doesn’t get back to the tournament without your contributions on and off the court.

“We know these decisions are being made with the well-being of the community in mind. While I am disappointed in the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, I am glad there are preventative measures being put in place to combat this ever-changing public health threat.”

Sam Pittman, Football

“I appreciate the leadership that Hunter and Commissioner Sankey have shown over the last few days. These are unprecedented times that we are all dealing with right now and they continue to evolve. We want to make sure we are doing the right thing for the health and safety of our student-athletes and community. When we are allowed to return to team activities, we’ll be ready to go with a plan to improve our football program until then we’re focused on making sure everyone stays healthy.”

Dave Van Horn, Baseball

“First, I would like to thank SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and our Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Hunter Yurachek for their leadership and communication throughout these difficult times. Although we are disappointed we are not starting our conference schedule this weekend, the health and safety of our student-athletes, staff members, coaches and fans is the top priority. I feel bad for our players for all of the time and hard-work they’ve put into this season and we’re disappointed we won’t get to play in front of our great fan base during this time. We look forward to getting back together as a full team in the future.”

Information from Razorback Sports Communications is included in this story.

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2024 High School Rankings

Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending August 24. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from last week's poll:
OVERALLRecordPtsPrv
1.Bryant (18)8-02521
2.Conway (6)8-02302
3.Greenwood (2)8-02103
4.Little Rock Parkview7-11714
5.Bentonville5-31416
6.Benton7-11265
7.Fayetteville6-21008
8.Pulaski Academy6-2757
9.Rogers5-3459
10.Shiloh Christian6-24010
Others receiving votes: Marion 13, Valley View 9, Joe T Robinson 8, Mountain Home 4, Cabot 3, Elkins 3.
CLASS 7A
1.Bryant (20)8-01241
2.Conway (6)8-01052
3.Bentonville5-3753
4.Fayetteville6-2455
5.Pulaski Academy6-2354
Others receiving votes: Rogers 5.
CLASS 6A
1.Greenwood (26)8-01301
2.Benton7-11022
3.Shiloh Christian6-2713
4.Marion7-1524
5.Mountain Home7-131
Others receiving votes: Little Rock Catholic 4.
CLASS 5A
1.Little Rock Parkview (23)7-11271
2.Joe T Robinson7-1902
3.Valley View (3)8-0803
4.Hot Springs Lakeside7-1484
5.Farmington7-130
Others receiving votes: Camden Fairview 4, Maumelle 4, Morrilton 3, Greenbrier 2, Harding Academy 1.
CLASS 4A
1.Elkins (19)8-01161
2.Arkadelphia (5)6-2792
3.Little Rock Mills (1)8-0703
4.Warren6-2404
5.Malvern (1)8-0315
Others receiving votes: Dardanelle 22, Southside Batesville 11, Mena 8, Bauxite 7, DeWitt 4, Highland 2.
CLASS 3A
4.Bismarck (15)8-01054
5.Fordyce (4)8-0765
Prescott (3)7-1531t
1.Osceola (2)6-149
3.Mayflower (1)8-036
Others receiving votes: Booneville (1) 31, Rivercrest 19, Mansfield 14, Charleston 4, Rison 3.
CLASS 2A
1.Carlisle (21)8-01211
2.Conway Christian (4)8-01042
3.Des Arc7-1663
4.Bigelow (1)6-2455
5.Murfreesboro6-230
Others receiving votes: Marked Tree 10, Mineral Springs 6, Junction City 5, Cross County 1, Mount Ida 1, Poyen 1
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Strong-Huttig (25)5-0761
2.Midland (1)7-0502
3.Cedar Ridge7-1253
Others receiving votes: Rector 5.

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