FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas’ loss to the Missouri Tigers on Saturday basically ran down the checklist of everything that went wrong with this team in a season that had a record as mediocre as they played too often.
Right or wrong, teams usually end up with the record they earn. Just about every coach says in December a team with an average record was actually a better team, but just had bad breaks. It’s funny how teams that play better tend to win more games and the ball appears to bounce their way more. It really doesn’t, but they get there faster.
Saturday, all the problems came back in one game: • Fumble, check • Interception, check • Penalties, check • Questionable coaching decisions, check • Bad clock management, check
Maybe part of the problem was Sam Pittman having to manage a game from the press box, something he hasn’t done before. While he said later it wasn’t a problem, they blew a chance to save a timeout that was called 18 seconds before the two-minute stop.
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“I called timeout when Missouri had the football and was trying to use the two-minute as well on that,” Arkansas head coachsaid. “I didn’t want them to run a touchdown down the middle. I was hoping that they might miss a field goal.”
That was the one when Tigers quarterback Brady Cook went blasting p the middle for a 30-yard score on the first play after that two-minute timeout. Apparently nobody thought to put a spy on a quarterback that had been doing that to teams all season long.
Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino was managing timeouts on the field, but apparently it all got messed up for whatever reason.
“There really wasn’t a time until it got down and I even told Bobby ‘there’s six seconds left I can use a timeout if you want me to,’” Pittman said. “He said, ‘No, no, no, I got the play I want.’ You hate to go home with one but I didn’t really feel like there was another time I could use one.”
For some reason they didn’t want to use that last timeout and took a 10-second runoff when quarterback Taylen Green was called for grounding when his pass under duress was drilled into Fernando Carmona’s back.
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As a result, Petrino and Pittman decided who could take it home with them, but they were bringing a timeout on the plane back to Fayetteville after the game.
Considering the way everything has gone this season, it was kinda fitting, wasn’t it?
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The largest distributor of kratom products in Missouri has agreed to suspend all in-state sales of kratom and its alkaloids, effective immediately.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced on Thursday morning that Shaman Botanicals, LLC (American Shaman) will not sell any kratom product to Missouri consumers in stores or online.
“Kratom alkaloids, especially 7-OH, are dangerous opioids that carry serious health risks,” Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway said. “We stepped in to shut down deceptive tactics that put public health in danger. This resolution protects consumers by taking these products off Missouri shelves.”
The action ends litigation between the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Health and Senior Services and American Shaman.
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The business also agreed to abandon Missouri-targeted retail advertising, including billboards, within 30 days.
The Attorney General’s Office launched an investigation into the business practices of American Shaman in November 2025
FILE — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued CBD American Shaman over kratom products.(Hannah Falcon/KFVS)
In March, the Attorney General’s Office filed suit against American Shaman and companies connected with it.
Hanaway had alleged American Shaman advertised “free samples” of 7-OH despite its addictive nature, and frequently without disclosing the risk of addiction in its marketing.
“Retailers who use free samples and misleading marketing to hook consumers, especially those struggling with addiction, will face swift enforcement,” Hanaway said.
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Missourians who believe they were harmed by kratom alkaloids are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Office at 800-392-8222 or by submitting an online complaint at ago.mo.gov.
Two people were seriously injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Cole County on Route B, south of Spring Ridge Road, near St. Thomas, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Around 11:50 a.m., a 2020 Honda CRV SUV driven by a 67-year-old woman from Meta attempted to turn southbound onto Route B and traveled into the path of 2018 Freightliner Cascadia semitruck driven by a 71-year-old-man, according to the crash report.
The driver of the Honda and the passenger, a 66-year-old-man from Meta, were not wearing seat belts and were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, according to the crash report. Both sustained serious injuries, according to the report.
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The driver of the semitruck was not injured, according to the crash report.
As summer recreation ramps up across Missouri, safety officials are reminding residents that water safety begins long before anyone steps into a lake or river. Understanding the risks of water activities, knowing personal limits, and making responsible choices are the foundation of preventing tragedies on the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety agencies emphasize that natural waterways can present hidden hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop‑offs, and floating debris. Swimmers are urged to stay aware of their surroundings, use life jackets when appropriate, and avoid swimming alone.
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Officials say simple precautions—such as recognizing fatigue, monitoring weather conditions, and watching out for others in your group—can make the difference between a fun day on the water and a dangerous situation. As families head outdoors, authorities encourage everyone to treat water safety as a shared responsibility.
