Episodes

  • Hoop Hogs SEC Schedule... The Toughest Ever?

    Hoop Hogs SEC Schedule... The Toughest Ever?
    Dec 18 2024
    The new year is upon us, and with it comes a grueling SEC conference schedule for the Razorbacks. On this special basketball preview edition of the Hog Central Podcast, Steve Sullivan is joined by former Arkansas guard Ernie Murry and radio color analyst Matt Zimmerman. Does John Calipari have his Hogs ready for conference play? Who will be the difference makers on this new team, and can they peak at the right time? Find the video version here: https://youtu.be/at_vbvAyzHE
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    37 mins
  • Bitter-cold loss to Mizzou

    Bitter-cold loss to Mizzou
    Dec 4 2024
    The Razorback end the season 6-6 with a bowl game TBD. On this final football episode of the Hog Central Podcast, Steve Sullivan and David Bazzel look back on a season full of close games where the Razorbacks beat themselves with penalties and turnovers. Can the Hogs compete in the era of NIL? Did we expect too much from Talen Green? What does it mean that Bobby Petrino was job shopping? The Hog Central podcast will take a brief hiatus, then we’ll be back with a special basketball edition on December 18th, and a return to weekly episodes in January.
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    37 mins
  • Hogs are going bowling! But is the Mizzou game a trap?

    Hogs are going bowling! But is the Mizzou game a trap?
    Nov 26 2024
    The Razorbacks got it done against Louisiana Tech, making them officially bowl eligible. On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, Steve Sullivan and David Bazzel talk about the final game of the season - the 23rd ranked Missouri Tigers. Baz tells Sully why he dreads going to Columbia, and his concerns for this season finale. Are Talen Green's legs the key to victory? Can Sam Pittman buy some job security by ending the season with a win? And in the era of the transfer portal and NIL, what will this team look like next year?
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    32 mins
  • Turnovers & sacks lead to Razorback loss to Longhorns

    Turnovers & sacks lead to Razorback loss to Longhorns
    Nov 19 2024
    Arkansas played well enough to stay in the game, but not well enough to overcome a top ten team like Texas. On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, Steve Sullivan and David Bazzel ask the questions that are on everyone's mind: Why has Talen Green become ineffective as a dual-threat QB? Is Bobby Petrino making the right play calls? Why can't the O-line protect the QB? And what does it mean for the future of the Sam Pittman era?
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    38 mins
  • Old Rivalry, New Era - Texas and Arkansas face-off for the first time as SEC opponents

    Old Rivalry, New Era - Texas and Arkansas face-off for the first time as SEC opponents
    Nov 12 2024
    It’s an epic rivalry that spans generations – Texas vs Arkansas! On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, Steve Sullivan and David Bazzel preview the game we’ve been waiting for all season - The Hogs and the Horns on the Hill! The downside – a disappointing loss against Ole Miss. The upside –a bye week gives the Razorbacks an extra week to heal and prepare. Will that be enough to stop Sarkisian’s #3 ranked Longhorns? How does this game affect Sam Pittman’s future at Arkansas?
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    35 mins
  • Hogs Humiliated by Ole Miss! Is it time for a change at the top?

    Hogs Humiliated by Ole Miss! Is it time for a change at the top?
    Nov 5 2024
    The Razorbacks suffer a embarrassing defeat at the hands of Ole Miss Rebels, leaving them one game short of bowl eligibility with only three games to go. On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, KATV Sports Director Steve Sullivan and former Razorbacks linebacker David Bazzel talk about what went so wrong, and if the Hogs can be ready for their biggest SEC challenge of the year, former SWC rival #5 Texas Longhorns. What happened to Travis Williams’ defense to allow 63 points!? With Sam Pittman now in the hot-seat, would a home loss to the Longhorns be the final straw? Is Bobby Petrino the heir apparent?
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    32 mins
  • Bulldogs Beat! Hogs look to suppress the Rebels!

    Bulldogs Beat! Hogs look to suppress the Rebels!
    Oct 29 2024
    The Arkansas Razorbacks sent the Bulldogs to the doghouse, but can they quell the Ole Miss Rebels? On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, Sully and Baz talk about the highlights from Saturday’s game. Can Sam Pittman lead the Hogs to another SEC victory? Has Talen Green fully recovered? How will Bobby Petrino prepare for Ole Miss? And will playing in Fayetteville work in the Hogs favor?
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    29 mins
  • LSU Spoils Razorback Homecoming!

    LSU Spoils Razorback Homecoming!
    Oct 22 2024
    A momentum killer for the Razorbacks as #8 LSU delivered a dominant performance in Fayetteville. On this episode of the Hog Central Podcast, KATV Sports Director Steve Sullivan is joined by David Bazzel, former Razorback linebacker and creator of the Golden Boot trophy, which will stay in Baton Rouge for yet another year. Sully and Baz will recap the disappointing loss to the Tigers, and preview the Hog’s next SEC opponent – the Mississippi State Bulldogs. How can Bobby Petrino fix the trouble with turnovers? How do the Hogs matchup with Mississippi State, and is it a trap game? Can Talen Green return to form, making plays with his speed? And, with only 5 games to go in the season, what is Sam Pittman’s best path to bowl eligibility?
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    40 mins