Razorback Brew 12/14: Start The Countdown

Ryan Day December 14, 2022

Good morning. Arkansas and the entire college football world mourns the death of Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach, who passed away late Monday evening following complications from a heart condition. Leach was just 61 years old. May his family and friends find comfort and peace.

Getting bowl fever? You’re not alone. Arkansas football is getting set to close out its season, and we’ve got the content to hold you over.

Follow the Razorback through their dominating win over Ole Miss to become bowl eligible. Go inside the locker room, hear the team huddles on the sideline, and see behind-the-scenes of the epic return of Larry the Bowling Ball.

Get exclusive access with KJ Jefferson right after the BYU game as he breaks down his big escape play from the first half.

Experience Quincey McAdoo’s amazing first game on homecoming. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the moment his number was called and the big plays that followed.

> RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. We’re officially two weeks away from Arkansas football playing in the Liberty Bowl. The Razorbacks clinched their second straight bowl appearance last month in front of a ruckus crowd inside Razorback Stadium, and there’s still plenty of time to bring that home-field advantage to Memphis on December 28th.

Click here to secure your tickets for Arkansas‘ bowl game vs. Kansas.

Hear what has Anthony Black and Kamani Johnson excited about their teammate on this edition of My Time, on HogsPlus.com.

> TAKING SHAPE. The new backcourt duo of Nick Smith Jr. and Anthony Black looks as good as advertised. Smith is averaging 19.7 points and has made 82.4% of his free throws since joining Black in the starting lineup, while Black has shot an incredible 64.7% from the field in that same three-game stretch.

Smith joined Black this week as the second Razorback to be honored as the National Freshman of the Week by CBS Sports/US Basketball Writers Association this season.

Dick Vitale also took notice of Smith’s play and recognized him as his “Diaper Dandy” Star of the Week, which is just about the highest praise any college player can get.

> KEEP ‘EM COMING. More All-America praise has come in for Drew Sanders. The Arkansas linebacker has been named a second-team All-American by The Sporting News, making him the first Razorback to receive an All-America honor from the outlet since tight end Hunter Henry and offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola in 2015. Sanders is also the first Arkansas linebacker to be named an All-American by The Sporting News since Ronnie Caveness earned first-team praise in 1964.

> RACE YOU THERE. Season tickets for the 2023 Razorbacks home track and field meets are now available to purchase. Prior to hosting the SEC Indoor Championships at the Randall Tyson Track Center, the Razorbacks will host five indoor meets this season, then have a pair of home outdoor meets. The season ticket price for the seven meets is just $40, and admission for children 17 and under is free!

Click here to secure your spots for the upcoming season.

> WINNING REFLECTIONS. Two games remain before Arkansas men’s basketball begins conference play. Head coach Eric Musselman was live Monday night from Sassy’s in Fayetteville to discuss the win over Oklahoma, the upcoming game with Bradley, and the plenty more. And stick around for freshman Jordan Walsh‘s appearance on the latest edition of Eric Musselman Live.

Swung his sword. It’s a sad week in the SEC following the passing of Mississippi State coach Mike Leach. We’re talking about his impact and legacy with the help of former Bulldog quarterback Matt Wyatt in today’s episode of The Razorback Daily.

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