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HawgBeat – Top 20 countdown: No. 13 – Antonio Grier

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HawgBeat’s top-20 countdown series previews 20 players who are expected to have the biggest impact for Arkansas football in 2023. The series will provide details on each player’s measurables, their 2022 season, an outlook for 2023 and HawgBeat’s take.

Checking in at No. 13 is redshirt senior linebacker Antonio Grier.

ANTONIO GRIER

Position: Linebacker

Year: Redshirt senior

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Height, Weight: 6-foot-1, 228 pounds

PFF Grade in 2022: 62.2

Snaps played in 2022: 115

2022 SUMMARY

Going into 2022, Grier earned Phil Steele Preseason All-AAC First Team honors as well as Preseason All-AAC First Team honors from Athlon Sports. Grier played in three games for South Florida before suffering a season-ending hand injury but used a redshirt to preserve his eligibility.

In his three games, the 6-foot-1 linebacker tackled 21 opponents with half a tackle for loss. One of his appearances was against Florida, when he totaled 10 tackles and his half tackle for loss. Against an ACC team in Louisville, Grier racked up eight tackles in 37 defensive snaps. He earned a Pro Football Grade of 62.2 with a 70.3 run defense grade, a 58.7 pass-rush grade and a 56.1 coverage grade.

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2023 OUTLOOK

In five seasons with South Florida, the Georgia native totaled 234 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, two interceptions and five forced fumbles. Grier’s best season came in 2021 when he totaled a team-leading 92 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. He had four games with at least 10 tackles, including a season-high 14 tackles against Cincinnati.

Now in his sixth year as a collegiate athlete, Grier is an experienced linebacker that will be battling Cincinnati transfer Jaheim Thomas for a starting spot alongside Chris “Pooh” Paul Jr., though Grier does have an edge after going through spring practice.

With current defensive coordinator Travis Williams — a former SEC linebacker at Auburn — leading the defense, Grier will be put in a position to succeed in 2023 after the Razorbacks lost starting linebackers Bumper Pool and Drew Sanders.

HAWGBEAT’S VIEW

Antonio Grier has already shown the ability to make an impact against SEC competition, as he collected 17 tackles and half a tackle for loss in two games against Florida, so the transition to doing it full-time shouldn’t be an issue.

A review of his film shows a linebacker with enough speed to contain the edge, enough thump to plug holes in the defensive line and the aggressiveness required to shine in the SEC West.

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After going through practices against a Razorback offense that contains KJ Jefferson and Rocket Sanders, Grier should be prepared for anything thrown his way in the 2023 season.

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Parade on Beale Street | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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MEMPHIS –While Beale Street is famous for being the Home of the Blues, red was the color of the day Dec. 26 at the Beale Street Parade, where many watchers were clad in red — a team color for both teams playing in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl the following day.

Marching bands, vintage vehicles, cheer squads and floats marched, strutted and cruised down the historic street in downtown Memphis as fans of the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders lined the streets, cheering as bands and cheer squads from their schools passed by.

The University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band, cheerleaders and pep squad brought up the rear of the parade, creating a grand finale as they marched to meet Texas Tech’s Goin’ Band from Raiderland at Beale Street’s Handy Park for a festive Bash on Beale Pep Rally. Both the parade and the pep rally were sponsored by the Beale Street Merchants Association.

— Story and photos by Cary Jenkins

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    Maddie Hayley, Kim Hayley, Spphie Haley, Layne Haley, Toomy Haley, orey Hale and Abbie Hayley on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 
  photo  Caden, Colton, Amber and Drew Cates, all of Little Rock, on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 
  photo  D.J. Stutts, Shante Stutts and DAnte Stutts of Batesville, mother and siblings of the late Razorback football team member Dion Stutts on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 
  photo  Aspen Coad, Mattie Grace Fortenberry, Aylin Coad, Milli Fortenberry and Mac Fortenberry on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 
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  photo  Rhett, Dana Asher and Cooper Daniel of Rogers on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 
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  photo  Jonathan and Brittany Hays with Paxton and Brooke Kellett, all of Jonesboro. on 12/26/2024 on Beale Street, Memphis, Liberty Bowl Parade. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Cary Jenkins)
 
 



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Watch the postgame press conference from Arkansas head coach John Calipari and center Jonas Aidoo after the 71-63 loss to Florida on Saturday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

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2025 Small Works on Paper tour opens Monday at UALR | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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The Arkansas Arts Council’s 2025 Small Works on Paper touring exhibition debuts Monday and remains on display through Feb. 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock.

A reception, 5-7 p.m. Jan. 30, will feature presentations by the 35 Arkansas artists whose 40 pieces, no larger than 18-by-24 inches, are part of the exhibition. Refreshments will be served.

Admission to the reception and the gallery is free. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

The visual art exhibition is in its 38th year, spotlighting Arkansas artists who are members of the Arkansas Artist Registry, an online gallery maintained by the Arkansas Arts Council. Most works will be available for sale with all proceeds benefiting the artists. The exhibition will tour nine venues statewide.

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This year’s juror, New Jersey-based artist Mario A. Robinson, reviewed more than 200 entries and chose the work of three artists — Jennifer Barnett and Derek Slagle, both of Little Rock, and Richard Stephens of Hot Springs — for purchase awards that will become part of the Small Works on Paper permanent collection. The artists receive cash awards that are equivalent to the value of their artwork.

    “Weird Weather,” acrylic painting by Susan Chambers of Little Rock; “Good Days,” acrylic on newspaper by Alexia Lams of Pine Bluff; “Offerings,” watercolor and thread on paper by Rhaelene Lowther of Magnolia; “Hillside Hives,” pastel and graphite on brown paper by David Mudrinich of Russellville; and “The Old Neighborhood,” pastel by Dennis McCann of Maumelle, are part of the Arkansas Arts Council’s 2025 Small Works on Paper touring exhibition, debuting Monday and on display through Feb. 16 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette)
 
 

The exhibition will be on display:

◼️ March 3-26 at the River Valley Arts Center, 1001 E. St., Russellville (rivervalleyartscenter.org)

◼️ April 3-30 at the Walton Arts Center’s Community Creative Center, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville (communitycreativecenter.org)

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◼️ May 5-28 at the Ouachita Center, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, 1100 College Drive, Mena (uarichmountain.edu/index.html)

◼️ June 6-28 at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff (artx3.org/home)

◼️ July 11-Aug. 22 at the Delta Cultural Center, 141 Cherry St., Helena (arkansasheritage.com/delta-cultural-center)

◼️ Sept. 4-29 at Southern Arkansas University’s Brinson Art Gallery, 100 E. University St., Magnolia (saumag.edu)

◼️ Oct. 6-28 at the Glassblock Gallery, Taylor Library, University of Arkansas at Monticello, 346 University Ave., Monticello (uamont.edu)

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◼️ Nov. 4-22 at Harding University’s Stevens Art Center, 915 E. Market Ave., Searcy (harding.edu).

For more information, call (501) 324-9767, email at cheri.leffew@arkansas.gov or visit ArkansasArts.org.



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