FRISCO, Texas – Only a few days in the past, Gonzaga popped into the Far North Dallas suburb of Frisco.
Whereas they could have pushed previous The Star, took a peak into the FC Dallas stadium, handed a couple of hours away on the Nationwide Video Recreation Museum and presumably chomped down a couple of brisket quesadillas at Blue Goose, the Bulldogs had been on the town for a similar cause so many from the West Coast drop by – to discover a new residence.
Large 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and Gonzaga athletics director Chris Standiford took time to cozy up on the native Hyatt whereas the Zags had been within the space for a scrimmage in opposition to Tennessee.
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Since that assembly, social media has determined to shockingly [please note the sarcasm] turn into offended after which reply with insults towards Gonzaga about how they might by no means be Gonzaga once more in the event that they had been smug sufficient to dare the darkish waters of Large 12 basketball.
In fact Arkansas followers have seen up shut the legitimacy of the Bulldogs’ program. The Razorbacks accomplished the close to unimaginable job of conserving Gonzaga out of the NCAA championship sport – which the Bulldogs have been in two of the previous 5 – with a 74-68 win in final yr’s Candy 16.
Gonzaga’s Drew Timme reveals respect to Arkansas ahead Jaylin Williams after the Razorbacks upset the Bulldogs within the Candy 16.
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That is in all probability why West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was doing his greatest to dissuade Gonzaga from becoming a member of the Large 12 Thursday. The very last thing he wants is a 4,600 mile spherical journey and one other nationwide energy on his schedule.
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“To get on this league and play who we play day-after-day, I might assume it could be an incredible awakening,” West Virginia coach Bob Huggins advised reporters Thursday. “You do not get to make your personal schedule within the Large 12.”
Whereas it could make for enjoyable video games to observe when the SEC elite aren’t enjoying each other, this is not a very good factor for Arkansas.
First off is the plain unfavourable. Everybody is aware of when the Large 12-SEC Problem rolls round, the choice makers will ship Gonzaga to Kentucky when it is time for the Bulldogs to go on the street due to the aesthetic of Gonzaga rolling into Rupp.
Nonetheless, when it is time for Gonzaga to host an SEC crew, it is a straightforward guess that Arkansas will probably be shipped to Spokane for a possible revenge sport.
The opposite, much less apparent concern is recruiting. That is about to get harder.
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Whereas the transfer to the SEC may really harm Texas in recruiting from a basketball standpoint, including Houston and Gonzaga to the Large 12-SEC recruiting dynamic in North Texas that already options Kansas, Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Tennessee and Kentucky makes Razorback coach Eric Musselman’s job touchdown huge fish considerably harder.
Whereas the extra pure match is the Pac-12, which reportedly additionally courted Gonzaga at one level, Bulldogs’ coach Mark Few is a nationwide recruiter. Solely half of the Gonzaga roster is from the west and that is not going to go down as a result of the Bulldogs moved from the West Coast Convention to the rather more distinguished Large 12.
Whereas buying and selling St. Mary’s for Kansas is not going to trigger Gonzaga to lose a California child, it very properly may trigger Arkansas to lose a Texas child.
The Hogs simply grew to become a sizzling mattress for 5-star basketball gamers. Nonetheless, if Few begins knocking on extra Texas highschool doorways with the promise of enjoying for a extremely revered nationwide program with quite a few video games inside simple driving distance, it stands to cause that Arkansas may lose elite expertise it would not if Gonzaga weren’t hanging round.
Gonzaga to the Large 12 may be the very best information school basketball has acquired in a very long time.
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It simply may not be excellent news for Arkansas.
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LIBERTY’S HUGH FREEZE AFRAID OF COLD, DOESN’T LIKE FAYETTEVILLE GAMES
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Drew Waack has been appointed as mortgage adviser for United Federal Credit Union in Rogers. Waack is based at United’s Promenade branch, 2000 S. Promenade Blvd. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from John Brown University and an associate of arts and sciences degree from the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.
Makyla Jackson has been hired by Kutak Rock LLP as an associate in the firm’s commercial litigation practice and will be working in the firm’s Fayetteville office. Jackson earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, and a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Kayla Sherrill has been hired by Kutak Rock LLP as an associate for the firm’s litigation practice and will be working in the firm’s Rogers office. Sherrill earned her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, and a bachelor of science from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Chelsey Deel has been hired as associate professor of pathology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Deel earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and her medical degree at the University of Texas Heath Science Center at San Antonio.
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Alexis Gillett has been hired as associate professor of anatomy for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Gillett received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, her doctorate of physical therapy from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and her doctor of education in educational leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Stephen Nix has been hired as assistant professor of pathology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Nix received his bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.
Trager Hintze has been hired as assistant professor of pharmacology for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Hintze received his bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Southern Virginia University and his doctor of pharmacy from Idaho State University.
Briefs are for people in Northwest Arkansas who are new hires, were promoted, received an award from outside their organization or received a certification. Email: [email protected] Information must be received by noon Wednesday prior to the Sunday the item is to be published.
FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks (6-5, 3-4 SEC) secured bowl eligibility with a 35-14 win over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-7, 3-4 CUSA) on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
The Razorback offense struggled in the first half and only scored 14 points before the two teams went to the locker rooms at halftime. Quarterback Taylen Green threw an interception, wide receiver Andrew Armstrong fumbled and the Hogs punted three times in the first two quarters.
Outside of the fumble, Armstrong had a strong game that put him into the Arkansas record books. With his eight reception, 81-yard game, he became the fifth player in school history to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. Armstrong also took sole position of second place in school history for single-season receptions with 69 on the season.
Arkansas’ offense fared somewhat better in the second half with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa — his second of the day — an eight-yard touchdown run by Green and a 13-yard score on the ground by running back Ja’Quinden Jackson. It wasn’t much, but it was all the Hogs needed to get the win.
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For the game, Arkansas gained 454 yards, 221 through the air and 233 on the ground. Running back Rashod Dubinion got the start and was the Razorbacks’ leading rusher with 112 yards on 15 carries.
Ill-timed penalties plagued the Hogs several times in the game, the biggest was a holding penalty wiped out a kickoff return for a touchdown on the opening kick. A roughing the passer call took away an interception late in the third quarter; Arkansas committed eight penalties for 78 yards throughout the game.
The Arkansas defense had another strong performance and held the Bulldogs to just 229 yards in the game, 190 through the air and 39 on the ground. They did give up two touchdowns, but it’s worth noting a muffed punt by Isaiah Sategna put Louisiana Tech in plus territory, which led to the first touchdown. The second touchdown came with just under six minutes to go, a 20-yard pass to wide receiver Jimmy Holliday on 3rd and 17.
The win will send the Razorbacks to a bowl game for the fourth time in the last five seasons, and they will turn their sights to a rivalry matchup with Missouri next Friday. Check out some of the highlights from the game below…
In the Afternoon slate, the Arkansas Razorbacks host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Week 13 nonconference action. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23 with a live TV broadcast only on ESPN Plus.
•WATCH: Razorback vs. Bulldogs football is streaming live only on ESPN+
This game is a must-win for both teams if either wants to gain bowl eligibility. Arkansas is 5-5, with No. 23 Missouri remaining on its schedule. Louisana Tech is 4-6, with 1-9 Kennesaw State left to play.
What TV channel is Arkansas vs. LA Tech football on today?
When: Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT) on Saturday, November 23
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Where: Razorback Stadium | Fayetteville, AR
TV channel: SEC Network Plus on ESPN+ (Not available on traditional broadcast TV, only streaming on ESPN’s live sports streaming platform. Here’s a look at how you can watch ESPN+ live on your TV.)
Watch live stream online: You can watch a live stream of this game for less than $11 on ESPN+ (It’s just $10.99/month or $109.99/full year subscription, and you can cancel anytime.)
What TV channel is SEC Network Plus on?
SEC Network Plusor SECN+ is not a TV channel. It is basically it’s on division within ESPN Plus for SEC games that are not airing on TV, but are SEC games airing exclusively on the ESPN+ streaming platform.
What does SEC Network Plus cost? What does an SECN+ subscription include? SEC Network Plus is a part of ESPN Plus, so as long as you are signed up for ESPN Plus, you will see every SECN+ game available to stream on the watch ESPN app when you sign in or sign up for the ESPN+ service. ESPN+ costs just $10.99/month and you can cancel anytime.
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Arkansas vs. Louisiana Tech spread, latest betting odds
Moneyline: ARK -2500 | LT +1100
Spread: ARK -23.5 | LT +23.5
Over/Under: 48.5
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