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Transfer kicker commits to Arkansas

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2 years ago

May 16, 2023

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Richard Davenport

Published: Monday, May 15, 2023

Arkansas has landed the commitment of transfer kicker Tyler Larco after he recently visited the Razorbacks.

Larco, 5-9, 155 pounds, played four seasons at Tennessee-Martin before entering the NCAA transfer portal in December.

He visited Fayetteville on May 7 and chose to be a preferred walk-on with the Razorbacks over Michigan and Florida International. Larco is expected to kick field goals and kick off at Arkansas.

“I wanted to be a Hog because of the vast history that Coach (Scott) Fountain has with getting specialists into the NFL,” said Larco, who’s expected to have two years of eligibility. “And it felt like home to me, so I really was drawn to that.”

He was an All-Ohio Valley Conference second-team selection in 2022 after making 9 of 13 field goal attempts and converting 42 of 43 extra point attempts as a redshirt junior. He punted and averaged 43.6 yards per kick, which ranked No. 8 nationally in the FCS.

He placed 15 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and had 11 punts of 50 yards or more. He also averaged 57.7 yards per kickoff.

During the 2021 season, he was named the All-Ohio Valley Conference Specialist of the Week twice. He made 7 of 15 field goals and had a long of 42 yards.

Larco was 49 of 51 point on extra points.

He punted for a 40-yard average and had two punts over 65 yards. He also averaged 53.5 yards per kickoff.

Larco played at at Miami Palmetto High School before signing with Skyhawks in 2019. He redshirted as a freshman then was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference second team as a redshirt freshman after the 2020 season.

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UL prepares to face Troy, Arkansas State twice in 11-day stretch

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4 hours ago

January 14, 2025

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UL prepares to face Troy, Arkansas State twice in 11-day stretch

LAFAYETTE — The Louisiana women’s basketball team is off to its best Sun Belt Conference start since 2020, holding a 4-1 record as they aim to replicate the success that led them to a regular-season title just three years ago.

However, the Cajuns face a critical 11-day stretch as the team will take on Arkansas State and Troy twice, both teams boasting potent offenses ranked second and fourth in the conference, respectively.

Head coach Garry Brodhead emphasizes that defense will be the key to weathering this challenging stretch.

“Anytime that you have any type of system, if the kids believe in it, it seems like it works a little bit better or a lot better,” Brodhead said. “On the road, that’s one of the things that we really, really preach. You know, we may not be making shots like we’re capable of… but you can always defend.”

The coach acknowledged the difficulties posed by Arkansas State and Troy, pointing out changes in the Red Wolves’ system, which now prioritizes a faster pace, three-point shooting, and relentless pressing.

“Troy is a tough team to play,” Brodhead added. “Both games will be tough. Can we withstand that, especially from the first game to the second game?”

The Cajuns’ pivotal run begins Wednesday in Jonesboro, where they’ll face Arkansas State at 7 p.m. A strong showing could position Louisiana for second place in the standings, trailing only James Madison.
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Arkansas High School Boys Basketball Scores (1/14/2025)

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January 14, 2025

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Arkansas High School Boys Basketball Scores (1/14/2025)

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