Good morning. It’s not too late to get out of that holiday party you’re supposed to attend. We’ve got two basketball games on tap for tomorrow, and the Gymbacks return to Barnhill Arena on Sunday. We’re bringing the party to you.
Now, what has been mixed into today’s Brew?
- The best of Clay Henry
- Winning streaks put to the test
- And much, much more!
From the Top of the Hill, you can see everything. Just not as well as Clay Henry. Let’s get you caught up on some of the best deep dives Henry has taken this year for Hogs+:
Head coach Eric Musselman has instituted a major culture change for Arkansas men’s basketball. Read Henry’s piece on the head Hog, and learn how he’s empowered his staff to teach and connect with their players.
When you’re around legendary Razorback Louis Campbell, you just feel blessed. Henry caught up with his friend earlier this month to discuss everything from coaching to fly fishing.
Ava “Tank” Tankersley has earned her nickname a 1,000 times over, but what does the soccer prodigy want to leave behind when her Arkansas career is over? Henry has the answers.
Check out all things Clay Henry on HogsPlus.com.
> PASS THE ROCK. A week after notching an impressive non-conference win, Razorback men’s basketball is back on the court tomorrow afternoon vs. Bradley. The game will be played at Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, but it will hardly be a neutral site for the visiting team. Click here for travel info if you’re planning on attending.
The 10th-ranked Hogs are riding a five-game winning streak in which they’re averaging just north of 80 points per game. Bradley has a four-game winning streak of their own and sport a 7-3 record on the year.
Get hyped for tomorrow’s 3pm tip-off with some behind the scenes action of last week’s win over Oklahoma in the latest edition of The Follow, and hear Eric Musselman preview the matchup here.
> DIRECT DEVELOPMENT. Arkansas football’s new tight ends coach is Morgan Turner, who had the same position for Stanford since 2013. Turner spent a total of 13 years and had multiple roles with the Cardinal, where he coached incredible current NFL talents such as Zach Ertz, Dalton Schultz, and Austin Hooper.
Read more about Sam Pittman’s newest assistant here.
> HONOR ROLL. The playoff race in the NFL is in full swing, and several former Razorbacks are in the thick of it. Let’s take a look at how some of Arkansas’ best have been performing this season with the help of Pro Football Focus.
- Dre Greenlaw of the San Francisco 49ers is second among linebackers in overall defense grade and is tied for sixth in lowest missed tackle percentage with a mark of 5.4%. San Fran clinched the NFC West after defeating the Seattle Seahawks last night.
- Kamren Curl of the Washington Commanders is fifth among safeties in overall defense grade and is second in defensive stops with 28. Washington has an opportunity to increase their playoff chances to north of 80% (per FiveThirtyEight) this weekend with a win over the New York Giants.
- Frank Ragnow of the Detroit Lions is fifth among centers in overall blocking grade. He’s been penalized just once, and has allowed the same number of sacks for an offense that’s surging of late. Detroit can get back to .500 on Sunday with a win over the New York Jets.
> GLOBAL COMPETITORS. Athletes for Arkansas swimming and diving have been putting in work near and far, and the team has climbed one spot in the latest CSCAA poll. The Hogs checked in at No. 18 after receiving of 145 votes. Click here for an update from head Neil Harper before the team’s next match against Little Rock after the new year.
> MARQUEE MATCHUP. While coach Muss’ team is in Little Rock on Saturday, Mike Neighbors and the 21st-ranked women’s team will be in Omaha for a road game vs. No. 16 Creighton. The Bluejays are the first ranked opponent Arkansas has faced since the Hogs defeated No. 25 Kansas State last month in the Paradise Jam Championship.
The Razorbacks will go for 13-0 at 1pm. Hear Neighbors preview the game and the upcoming road stretch here.
Turn the page. We’re closing out the week with a preview of tomorrow’s game vs. Bradley, and some thoughts on the Hogs’ new tight ends coach in today’s episode of The Razorback Daily.
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Friday 12/16:
No events scheduled
Saturday 12/17:
Women’s basketball at Creighton @ 1:00pm CT
Men’s basketball vs. Bradley @ 3:00pm CT
Sunday 12/18:
Gymnastics in Gymback Preview @ 2:00pm CT
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