The Best of The Morning Sports Beat

The Morning Sports Beat is back from vacation. Today, Christina Long from Whole Hog Sports joins us to talk Dazmin James's future in College Football and the CFB Playoffs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyssa Orange from KNWA and Christina Long from Whole Hog Sports join Erik to discuss Braylen Russell's transfer portal saga, the upcoming Liberty Bowl, and if John Calipari's Razorbacks are ready for the SEC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik and Levi give out their Christmas gifts for SEC football programs. Texas Tech Sideline Reporter Chris Level gives us a Red Raider perspective on the Liberty Bowl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Razorbacks picked up two big offensive line commits out of the transfer portal, Erik and Levi break down what the Hogs could look like in 2025 upfront. Plus, Connor Goodson from 24/7/Hawg Sports tells us what the Razorback hoops team needs to shore up before SEC play starts in January.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik and Levi discuss how tough it will be for the Razorbacks to replace players through the transfer portal. Plus, Alyssa Orange from KNWA drops by to discuss the best use of NIL money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik gives Levi a history lesson on how the olds used to watch sports in a time before streaming. Rhett Lashlee wants to change when players can enter the transfer portal, but is he right? And Matt Jones from Whole Hog does a deep dive into the Razorbacks' current roster.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Razorbacks pick up a couple of big commits in the transfer portal. Plus, How Does Sam Pittman sell the 2025 season to Hog fans?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arkansas running back Braylen Russell is back in the transfer portal. Erik and Levi discuss how his decision will impact the Hogs. Erik explains why Razorback fans see the Liberty Bowl as a must-win for Sam Pittman. Arkansas must also find a way to keep Lane Kiffin from poaching its players.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik and Levi tell us why College Football is in desperate need of a salary cap. Plus, poaching is a big problem for Arkansas. Erik gives Sam Pittman a solution to keep other coaches from tampering with the Razorbacks.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addison Nichols is the latest Razorback to enter the transfer portal, but is that a bad thing? Erik and Levi discuss how many players should Sam Pittman really want to bring back from a 6-6 team. Christina Long from Whole Hog Sports joins the show to discuss the impact of transfer portal, and Razorbacks' 2025 football schedule.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik gives you his three big takeaways from Arkansas's win over Michigan. Mason Choate from Rivals joins us to discuss the Braylen Russell transfer portal saga.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Nabors from Inside Arkansas joins Erik to discuss the Razorbacks' recent transfer portal defections. Plus, Gee says it's past time for Arkansas to play dirty when it comes to poaching players from other schools.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Razorbacks continue to enter the transfer portal Erik and Levi take a closer look on the impact these moves are having on the 2025 Hogs. Alyssa Orange from KNWA joins the show to discuss the College Football playoff and how the transfer portal is affecting the Razorbacks for the upcoming Liberty Bowl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik and Levi discuss the fallout from Patrick Kutas's decision to jump into the transfer portal. Plus, what are the Hogs' biggest needs as we head into the off season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Williams (Jon and Deek) drops by the studio to remember NWA sports legend Bob Holt. Christina Long from Whole Hog Sports joins Erik to take an in-depth look at the Razorbacks' off-season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Gives you his three big takeaways from the Razorbacks' come from behind win over Miami. He'll also tell you why getting rid of Sam Pittman wouldn't be the best move for Arkansas right now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Nabors from Inside Arkansas joins the Morning Sports Beat to discuss the future of Arkansas football. Erik and Levi tell us why tonight's game vs. Miami is a must win for the Razorbacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino is a candidate for the UNC Charlotte head coaching job. Erik and Levi discuss why being the OC for the Razorbacks is better job than being the HC for the 49ers. Also, we give our final SEC power rankings and tell you who the coach and player of the year are in the Southeastern Conference.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Pittman tells us if the Razorbacks should spend NIL money on players already in the program or those in the transfer portal. Plus, Chirstina Long from Whole Hog Sports discusses the loss of DL Nico Davillier, and Levi, Christina and Erik draft their Thanksgiving top three.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Razorbacks are going bowling for the fourth time in five years under Sam Pittman, still some fans want more. Erik and Levi discuss how Arkansas can take the next step from being simply bowl eligible to become playoff contenders. Plus, Alyssa Orange gives her take on where Arkansas can go from here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik tells us which Hog is under the most pressure vs. La Tech, plus, why Sam Pittman should always be guarded with the media, a lost classic from Jim Mora, and Which quarterback will be running for his life on Saturday. Hint, it might be both.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Erik gives us seven keys to an Arkansas win over La Tech. Plus, it's our weekly visit with Christina Long from Whole Hog Sports. Christina gives us an update on Patrick Kutas status for this week's game, and her thoughts on the current state of the Arkansas football program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones says that his family will stay away from helping Arkansas with NIL money. Erik and Levi discuss who the burden of NIL falls on. Plus, Malcolm Buter the voice of the La Tech Bulldogs joins us to break down Saturday's Arkansas/ La Tech game.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Erik tells us why Sam Pittman should return as Head Hog, plus John Nabours of Inside Arkansas, what Razorback fans want out of their football program.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a billboard appeared on I-49 telling Sam Pittman to leave his job, Erik and Levi discussed the bare minimum the football program must achieve every year for the fans to be happy. Plus, Alyssa Orange from our TV partner KNWA gave us her thoughts on the billboard and the current state of the Arkansas football program.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.