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Otis Kirk and Rick Kennedy discuss the first Preseason Top 25 College polls as familar names are seen at the top.

After seeing first nine practices, Otis Kirk believes Arkansas should be much improved in 2024.  Plus, is Missouri really the 10th best team in the country?

Otis Kirk cites three reasons that he believes the Arkansas Razorbacks football team will improve upon their 4-8 record from 2023 in the upcoming 2024 season.

Arkansas star pitcher Hagen Smith receives a record $8 million signing bonus with the Chicago White Sox, and he could see Major League action as soon as September.

Six Arkansas Razorback baseball players hear their names during the first two days of the Major League Baseball draft led by Hagen Smith going #5 to the Chicago White Sox.  Also, Hogs football is coming up Thursday at SEC Media Days in Dallas.

Rick and Otis discuss John Calipari's appearance on the nationally syndicated Dan Patrick Show as well as rehash the Arkansas baseball season, upcoming SEC football season, and ongoing College World Series between Hog SEC foes Tennessee and Texas a&M.

Otis Kirk believes there is some hope for Arkansas football in 2024.  As most national pundits predict a 4-8 or 6-6 season, Otis explains why the Razorbacks may finish much better in the coming year.  Plus, a general discussion of college football as the new season arrives soon. 

Arkansas baseball fizzles out of the College World Series in opening home regional.  Also, a discussion of coaching in a social media age.

The Arkansas Baseball Hogs prepare to open NCAA World Series play hosting a regional this weekend and opening against SEMO.  How will the Hogs fare this year after getting spanked in 2023 against TCU?  Also, revisiting questions about the NCAA's $20 million athlete fund.

The landmark NCAA settlement looks set to allow for schools to pay student athletes.  What impact will this have on the SEC schools?  Also, in TV deals, Fox announces a Friday night college football package.

Updates from Arkansas baseball and softball along with commentary on salaries in the NFL and NBA.

Rick and Otis review roster updates for Arkansas basketball and take a second look at the NFL Draft.

Episode 200 of the longest continuous podcast in southeastern Arkansas revisits current familiar topics like the NFL Draft, transfer portal, and NIL as well as an update on SEC baseball heading into the final weeks of the diamond season.

On Days 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft, three Arkansas players look to get their names called after an uneventful Day 1 for Hogs football.  Also, weather wreaks havoc with the Hogs baseball schedule.

An update of Arkansas baseball, gymnastics, basketball as well as reflections on best Arkansas runningbacks and quarterbacks.

In a surprise hire, Arkansas names John Calipari as its new head coach for Men's Basketball.  Calipari was the University of Kentucky head coach as well as Basketball Hall of Famer. Calipari replaces Eric Musselman, who departed Arkansas last week to become head coach at USC.  Also, a discussion of the complicated legacy of OJ Simpson, who died of cancer this week.

As Eric Mussleman leaves Arkansas for USC, the search for a new Razorback Head Basketball Coach begins. Tennessee's Women's Basketball is also looking for a coach.  Also, a discussion of the ongoing Men's and Women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments as the Final Four in both divisions commences.

Rick and Otis revisit the NIL and Transfer Portal as questions emerge at the statewide level what is to blame for the demise of the Arkansas football and basketball programs?

The Arkansas women's basketball team is defeated by Tulsa by 18 points in the WNIT.  Kentucky and Mississippi State are shown the exit in the NCAA tournament.  Plus, Clemson becomes the latest ACC school to file lawsuit to leave conference.

South Carolina shows Arkansas the exit in the SEC Tournament ending the Hogs basketball season.  The Lady Hogs are expected to see action in either the Women's NCAA or WNIT.  Plus football and baseball all happening over this week.

In ground-breaking development, Dartmouth saw its players vote to unionize. Will other college teams follow? And, what will the long term impacts be for college sports and the SEC?

Arkansas now sits at 14-14 as season gets away from them. Also, discussions of NCAA basketball and recent NCAA court rulings.

Hogs win and stand at 13-13 for the season. Questions remain on Eric Musselman's future as college basektball sees rant from another famous coach. Rick and Otis a discuss coach's challenges in today's climate as the Razorbacks hope they can sneak into the NIT.

An alternative analysis of Kansas City's Superbowl win over San Francisco by Rick and Otis.

Arkansas gets spanked by LSU as men's baskeball struggles. Plus, Rick and Otis follow up on a discussion of the upcoming Superbowl between Kansas City and San Francisco.