Mike Irwin
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The Case for Preferred Walk-ons, Top Arkansas Miracle Finishes & What Teams Do Hog Fans Hate the Most?
Q. Our first question this week is from Joe Lemons who wants to know: Do you think the defense regressed against South Carolina? I love Muss but they almost lost yet another road game because Carolina was getting easy layups and dunks in the second half. Come on. This was the easiest road game on […] → Read More
Ask Mike: More Mizzou Game Fallout, A Liberty Bowl Prediction & Can Matt Landers Return In 2023?
Q. Our first question this week is from Lanny who wants to know: What is up with Missouri? They looked awful against Wake Forest. Their quarterback, who was running all over the place against us, was a no show. Not the same team that played us. Is it really about all this rivalry nonsense? A. […] → Read More
Arkansas Loses at Mizzou Again, 29-27
Arkansas winless streak in Columbia Missouri continued with 5-6 Missouri taking a 29-27 win over an uninspired group of Razorbacks. The loss dropped the Hogs to disappointing 6-6 on the season headed into a bowl game. After forcing a three and out Missouri scored on its first offensive possession of the game on a 40 […] → Read More
Failed Trick Plays, The Day Bob Hope Showed Up at Homecoming & Are the Hogs Jinxed in Jerry World?
Q. Our first question is from Kevin who says: Can someone ask coach Pittman, when we are chewing up yards like Pac-Man, why he does not veto coach Briles when he calls plays like double reverses, and double passes? He killed our momentum in the first half on our fourth series? A. A lot of […] → Read More
Hogs vs Bearcats Post Mortem, CFB’s 12 Team Playoff Expansion & Mike’s Sugar Bowl Brain Freeze
Q. Our first question is from mousetown who wants to know: Were you surprised that the offensive line had trouble at times with Cincinnati’s defensive line? That was pretty much an even battle. I thought we’d push them around more. A. Like a lot of Hog fans, you’re not giving enough credit to Cincinnati’s defense. […] → Read More
Hogs Hope to Confound Experts yet Again
Another NCAA Tournament game, another game the Hogs can’t win, according to the college basketball analysts. Interesting since the challenge of beating Duke is similar going in to the challenge the Hogs faced against top ranked Gonzaga. Like the Zags, Duke has a better overall and conference record (31-6, 16-4) (28-8, 13-5) than Arkansas. The […] → Read More
Can Hogs Topple NCAA’s Top Seed?
Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks will face a complete role reversal Thursday night in San Francisco as they try to reach the NCAA Basketball Tournament’s Elite Eight for the second straight year. From the hunted against upset-minded Vermont and New Mexico St., Arkansas must shift gears to the mind of a hunter as it tangles with top-seed […] → Read More
The Smith Jr. Eligibility Controversy is Complicated
How does the best high school basketball player in the state of Arkansas and one of the top players in the nation end up ineligible for his senior year in the state? If you are the Arkansas Activities Association, charged with enforcing the rules governing high school sports in the state, the decision is fairly […] → Read More
Hogs Crack Top 10 in Football
For the first time in nine years the Razorback football team is back in the top 10 of AP’s college football poll. The Hogs jumped from 16th to 8th on the heels of a dramatic 20-10 upset of previous number 7 Texas A&M which dropped to 15th. The lofty ranking comes just two years from […] → Read More
Kopps Wins the Dick Howser Trophy and Stopper of the Year
College baseball sportswriters from across the country have named University of Arkansas right-handed relief pitcher Kevin Kopps the National Player of the Year for 2021, taking home the Dick Howser Trophy. Kopps also won the Stopper of the Year Award, which goes to best top relief pitcher in college baseball. Kopps’ final numbers are staggering. […] → Read More
Legendary Arkansas Track Coach John McDonnell dies at 82
John McDonnell, popularly known as Johnny Mac to his athletes, coaching associates and friends, has passed away in Fayetteville from complications related to Alzheimer’s. He was 82. The most successful coach in NCAA history, McDonnell brought 40 national championships to the University of Arkansas in a coaching career that stretched from 1978 until his retirement […] → Read More
Diamond Hogs Continue Impressive Run Through SEC
The Razorbacks have won yet another SEC road series against another nationally ranked opponent and this time they did it with pitching instead of a home run onslaught. The Hogs never trailed in their two wins over a South Carolina team that was one game out of the overall lead in the SEC when the […] → Read More
UA Pitching Coach On Kopps: “He Came Back A Different Guy”
Razorbacks Pitching Coach Matt Hobbs claims no credit for the transformation of fifth-year right handed reliever Kevin Kopps. After posting an ERA of 8.18 in the shortened 2020 season Kopps has bounced back in 2021 to post some astounding numbers. He’s 4-0 in 13 appearances out of the bullpen with an ERA of .82. He’s […] → Read More
Hogs & Red Raiders Will Clash in Historic Arena
Sunday afternoon at 5:10 PM central time Arkansas will face off against former SWC foe Texas Tech in Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University. When constructed in 1928 it was the largest basketball facility in the country, seating more than 15,000 fans. It is the sixth oldest basketball arena still in use and […] → Read More
Hogs Lose to Auburn 30-28 on Controversial Ruling By Officials
The Razorbacks shook off a 17-0 first quarter Auburn lead to take a one point lead into the final minutes of the Auburn game but a 39 yards Anders Carlson field goal with seconds left gave the Tigers a 30-28 win. Immediately before the kick Auburn quarterback Bo Nix fumbled a snap, picked the ball up […] → Read More
Hogs Wear Down Against Georgia, Lose Opener 37-10
Arkansas held a lead over No. 4 Georgia for two and a half quarters but turnovers and an exhausted Razorback defense allowed the Bulldogs to start the season 1-0, running Arkansas’ SEC losing streak to 20 straight games The Hogs took the ball first and no surprise, Georgia’s defense forced a 3 and out with […] → Read More
Razorbacks’ 2020 Football Schedule Is Released
Arkansas is set to open up the season at home on September 26th against the Georgia Bulldogs matching up Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman against his former team. Following the season opener the Razorbacks will travel to Mississippi State to face the Mike Leach led Bulldogs on October 3rd. Week three has the Hogs travelling […] → Read More
Van Horn Blown Away By Size and Scope of Hunt Family Development Center
There are few people more familiar with the plans for the Razorback baseball team’s new development center than head coach Dave Van Horn. In addition to pouring over those plans before construction began Van Horn was also one of the first to see an animated video of the project which has been available for view […] → Read More
REPORTS: SEC Approves 10 Game, Conference Only Schedule
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is expected to announce on the SEC Network Thursday afternoon that the 14 conference member schools can proceed with plans to play college football under a 10 game, SEC games only format. This follows a decision by the ACC to play an 11 game conference only plus one schedule. Sanky’s announcement […] → Read More
Opitz Named To SEC Community Service Team
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas catcher Casey Opitz was recognized on the 2020 Southeastern Conference Baseball Community Service Team, as part of the league’s continuing effort to shine on the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition. It is the first time Opitz has been honored with the award. The conference names a Community Service Team […] → Read More