Brandon Marcello
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UA confirms search for new assistant coach
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey has reassigned an assistant coach to an administrative role and will hire a new assistant coach for the Razorbacks’ staff. Read More »
Pelphrey mum on report involving Clarke
HOT SPRINGS — Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey would not comment Saturday on a television report citing sources that sophomore guard Rotnei Clarke is “strongly considering transferring” from Arkansas. Read More »
Live Blog: Star City vs. Prairie Grove (Class 4A State Championship)
HOT SPRINGS — Join Brandon Marcello on the live game blog from state tournament action at Summit Arena in Hot Springs. Read More »
Razorback hockey club eyes national title
Arkansas embarks on its first ever trip to the national championships today
FAYETTEVILLE — Ever seen a pig on ice? Read More »
AD's support for Pelphrey 'has not changed'
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey has the full support of his athletics director as he leads the Razorbacks to the SEC Tournament this week. Read More »
Petrino: Mallett injured foot twice last season
Broken toe in left foot was result of stress on bone, says coach
HARRISON — Ryan Mallett’s broken foot may have been a result of previous stress-related injuries dating back as far as August, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino said Monday night. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Stars, not reserves, are supposed to shine
FAYETTEVILLE — These Arkansas Razorbacks were in command. They were in control. They were attentive in the huddle during timeouts, and never seemed threatened to lose their stronghold on a game that was going their way. Read More »
Game Blog: Ole Miss vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join Brandon Marcello as Arkansas attempts to finish .500 in the SEC on Senior Day at Bud Walton Arena. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Led by Wilkins, Hogs' bats prove dangerous
FAYETTEVILLE — Andy Wilkins is good. Really good. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Where's the defense, Hogs?
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ defense has become downright offensive. Read More »
Game Blog: Vanderbilt vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join Brandon Marcello for the live game blog as Arkansas takes on No. 16 Vanderbilt in Bud Walton Arena. Tip is set for 12:47 p.m. Read More »
Lady Mounties Finish On High Note
ROGERS HIGH FINDS OFFENSIVE CONSISTENCY IN WIN OVER SPRINGDALE SOUTHWEST
SPRINGDALE — Rogers High couldn’t settle down midway through its game Monday night but found consistency on offense and went to a sure hand, holding on for a 42-39 victory over Springdale Southwest. Read More »
UA raises prices for football tickets
New $10 surcharge added to games in Little Rock
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football ticket prices are going up for conference games and two games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, the University of Arkansas announced Monday. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Nervous Bolsinger calms down, pitches Hogs to win
FAYETTEVILLE — Nothing compared to what Mike Bolsinger was feeling in the hours leading up to opening day against Ball State. Read More »
Petrino: Mallett injury may have been stress related
FAYETTEVILLE — The broken bone Ryan Mallett suffered Wednesday morning during conditioning drills wasn't the first time the junior has had problems with his left foot. Read More »
Haggard’s Shot Forces Overtime, Strikes Gold to win
BENTONVILLE — The big shots finally fell for Bentonville Gold on Thursday night. A season filled with missed opportunities changed for at least one night against rival Rogers High as Austin Haggard forced overtime with a 3-pointer at the buzzer in regulation and Gold captured a 42-35 win. Read More »
Mallett has surgery on broken bone
FAYETTEVILLE — Ryan Mallett underwent surgery Wednesday on a broken bone in his left foot which he suffered during conditioning drills earlier that same day, says Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Powell lives up to own words
FAYETTEVILLE — Courtney Fortson contends that he told Marshawn Powell he was due for a 20-point game. Read More »
Mallett out up to 4 months with broken bone
QB broke bone in left foot during conditioning drills
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett is expected to miss the next three to four months because of a broken bone in his left foot, the University of Arkansas announced Wednesday night. Read More »
Game Blog: South Carolina vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join Brandon Marcello for insight, analysis and updates from the South Carolina game on the live blog. Coverage starts at 7:45 p.m. Read More »
Diamond Hogs picked 2nd in SEC West
Hogs received 3 votes for overall SEC championship
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas was predicted to finish second in the SEC Western Division, closely behind defending national champion LSU as the division and SEC's overall champion, according to a vote by the conference's coaches Wednesday. Read More »
Arkansas native ends UA’s run
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — As Arkansas charged ahead late, Alabama Coach Anthony Grant went to his defensive star with offense on his mind. Read More »
In the lane
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Fans let Clarke have it. Arkansas guard Rotnei Clarke was booed by the crowd at Coleman Coliseum every time he handled the ball Saturday. Read More »
Game Blog: Arkansas vs. Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Join Brandon Marcello for the live game blog from Coleman Coliseum as Arkansas attempts to win its sixth straight game in the SEC. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. Read More »
Hogs' Liberty Bowl win draws big TV ratings
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' comeback win in the fourth quarter and overtime of the Liberty Bowl drew the largest audience of any bowl game segment on ESPN, according to Liberty Bowl officials. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Hogs have some much-deserved fun against LSU
FAYETTEVILLE — The third-largest win for Arkansas in its SEC history may have been their biggest, lopsided win in terms of importance. Read More »
Game Blog: LSU vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Can Arkansas make it five wins in a row and build on its SEC West lead? Find out with Brandon Marcello in WholeHogSports.com's game blog from Bud Walton Arena. Read More »
Diamond Hogs' televised games include 3 national broadcasts
FAYETTEVILLE — Four of Arkansas' SEC baseball games will be broadcast on regional or national television this season, according to the Southeastern Conference. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Tiring Fortson, Hogs keep doing unexpected
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas looked sluggish at times Saturday in its 82-79 overtime win against Auburn at Bud Walton Arena. Read More »
Game Blog: Auburn vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join Brandon Marcello for the live game blog from Bud Walton Arena as Arkansas attempts to make it four wins in a row against Auburn at 12:47 p.m. Read More »
Trio of Diamond Hogs named to All-American teams
FAYETTEVILLE — The pre-season hype won't stop for Arkansas' baseball team. Read More »
Tigers’ Hot Shooting Downs Rogers
ROGERS — Bentonville Black overcame early turnovers and continued its hot shooting streak to cruise to a 46-28 win over Rogers on Thursday. Read More »
Game Blog: Mississippi State vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join WholeHogSports.com editor Brandon Marcello as Arkansas takes on Mississippi State in Bud Walton Arena at 8 p.m. Read More »
Grube Shoulders Load
ELKINS FORWARD ACCEPTS INJURIES AS PART OF GAME
ELKINS — Ice packs tightly taped to both shoulders, Maddi Grube walked with a smile, without one hint of grimace from pain on her face. Read More »
Lady Elks’ Defense Shines In Win
ELKINS — Monica Wells was not happy with the way Elkins had been playing on defense recently. Read More »
Game Blog: Florida vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join WholeHogSports.com editor Brandon Marcello for the live game blog and interact with fellow Razorback fans. Read More »
Long: Football ticket prices 'likely' to increase
UA raised ticket prices before 2008 season
SPRINGDALE — Football ticket prices at the University of Arkansas are likely to increase for the 2010 season, says athletics director Jeff Long. Read More »
Game Blog: Alabama vs. Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE — Join WholeHogSports.com editor Brandon Marcello and Arkansas fans for discussion and interaction during the Razorbacks' SEC home opener against Alabama. Read More »
Greenland offense stymied in loss
GREENLAND — Greenland finally figured out Mountainburg’s zone defense in the fourth quarter. By then, it was too late. Read More »
Southwest Overcomes Sluggish Offense, Tops Heritage
ROGERS — Jordan Dennis came up big when things looked ugly for Springdale Southwest. Dennis banked in a crucial 3-pointer and stole an inbounds pass late in the fourth quarter to help secure a 27-23 win over Rogers Heritage on Thursday night. Read More »
Reports: Hogs pick Nevada offensive coordinator as new OL coach
FAYETTEVILLE — Bobby Petrino went a familiar route to find another assistant coach Thursday. Read More »
Smith granted release from UA
FAYETTEVILLE — Linebacker Jelani Smith has been granted a release from Arkansas, a university spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Read More »
Hogs' Williams to return for senior season
Tight end turns down opportunity to turn pro early
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams will return for his senior season after contemplating a jump to the NFL. Read More »
Paul Petrino keeping in touch with Hogs
Former Arkansas offensive coordinator reflects after first month at Illinois
FAYETTEVILLE — Paul Petrino was ready for a fresh start, some freedom and what many coaches refer to as “the honeymoon.” Read More »
NEVER THREATENED: Prairie Grove Cruises
LADY TIGERS SHOW MERCY IN 4A-1 CONFERENCE ROUT
PRAIRIE GROVE — Even in the new role as the hunted, Prairie Grove was never threatened. Read More »
Heritage Girls Capture Double Overtime Win
ROGERS HIGH FORCES EXTRA PLAY WITH LATE HEROICS
ROGERS — Rogers Heritage wasn’t about to let Taylor Strickland do it again. Strickland catapulted Rogers High into overtime after facing a double-digit deficit, but was unable to do it all herself as the Lady War Eagles held on at the free throw line with a 39-34 win in double overtime Monday night. Read More »
Summers leaves Hogs for Kentucky
Departure is third for Hogs since end of regular season
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas offensive line coach Mike Summers is headed back home, leaving the Razorbacks to take a similar position at Kentucky. Read More »
COMMENTARY: Get ready, Arkansas fans
FAYETTEVILLE — The hype machine at the University of Arkansas is already revving up for next season with Ryan Mallett set to return for his junior year. Read More »
Hogs set new assistant coaches' salaries
Deals are 29-month contracts subject to approval of Board of Trustees
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas' newly hired assistants now have contracts set for the approval of the university's Board of Trustees. Read More »
Mallett staying with Hogs
Quarterback said he made decision same night of Liberty Bowl
FAYETTEVILLE — Let the hype begin. Ryan Mallett is coming back for another season. Read More »