Author: Kaushik Sampath

Every year the Heisman Trophy is meant to be given to the best player in college football that season. However, not all Heisman Trophy winners are made in the same vein. This article will rank the top five Heisman Trophy Winners of the past ten years. No. 1 Joe Burrow Burrow led perhaps the most prodigious offense in college football history. Burrow threw for 5,671 yards, 65 touchdowns, and had a passer rating of 202.0. At the time, Burrow broke the NCAA record for touchdowns and passer rating. But Burrow didn’t just accumulate stats. The Tigers played seven teams ranked…

While the 2022 season has yet to be played, it’s not too early to ponder about 2023. Many believe Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson will likely leave school after 2022 if he has a good season. What does the Arkansas QB situation look like behind Jefferson? And who are Pittman and Briles likely to start next season? Arkansas QB Malik Hornsby: Malik Hornsby is a redshirt sophomore from Missouri City, Texas. Razorback fans got to see Hornsby play at times last year when Jefferson was hurt. The first thing that stands out about Hornsby is his straight-line speed. Hornsby has impeccable…

The Arkansas Razorbacks are a program on the rise in college football. The Hogs won nine games last year after winning seven games the previous three years combined. Additionally, head coach Sam Pittman picked up some impressive transfers from the portal, including former Alabama LB Drew Sanders and former LSU CB Dwight McGlothern. But are the Razorbacks ready to take the next step to being SEC contenders this year? ESPN’s Chris Low rated Arkansas’ schedule as the hardest in the nation. But there are some things going for Arkansas. First, the Hogs don’t have to play Georgia during the regular…

Arkansas center Ricky Stromberg was named to the 2022 Outland Trophy Watch List on Tuesday. The Outland Trophy recognizes college football’s best interior offensive lineman. Stromberg was also tabbed as a preseason All-SEC performer by the media and Athlon sports. Last season, Stromberg performed well for Arkansas, who led the Power Five in rushing. According to Pro Football Focus, in 873 snaps, Stromberg gave up just three sacks and was penalized just eight times. PFF also graded Stromberg as one of the best centers in the nation last year. For his efforts, the Associated Press voted Stromberg to second-team All-SEC,…

Roaming the free safety position for the Broncos in the 90s, Steve Atwater was no stranger to success. During his illustrious NFL career, Atwater racked up eight pro-bowls and 2 super bowls. He was recently inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2021 after a long overdue wait. While Atwater is known for his time in the NFL, his college days were just as prodigious. Steve Atwater at Arkansas: Coming into Arkansas in 1985, Atwater signed on to play QB for the Hogs. However, Arkansas head coach Ken Hatfield told Atwater that a move to safety would be in…

Since Oklahoma and Texas decided to enter the SEC, many analysts have speculated how the divisions will look. Some think the West and East divisions will still remain, although there will be some movement between them. It does make sense to keep the existing structure. However, it’s likely adding OU and Texas won’t fix the competition imbalance between the West and East divisions. A way to fix this is a pod system, where four teams would form a pod. The teams in a given school’s pod will be their permanent conference opponents year after year. This way, the SEC doesn’t…

Coming off a national championship in the 2001 season, the Miami Hurricanes looked to begin another football dynasty. Even after having five players selected in the first round, the U still had an unbelievable amount of talent. On offense, QB Ken Dorsey returned to lead the Canes once again. Miami retooled at their skill positions as well. RB Willis McGahee, TE Kellen Winslow, and WR Andre Johnson headlined the skill players. All of them would go on to be first round picks. But it was on defense where the Canes had a plethora of NFL talent. This includes CB Antrel…

Four Arkansas Razorbacks were selected to the preseason All-SEC teams on Friday. DB Jalen Catalon and C Ricky Stromberg both made first-team all-SEC. Catalon made All-SEC first team during the 2020 season. After getting hurt mid-way through the 2021 season, Catalon decided to comeback to Arkansas for his fourth year. In 2021, Stromberg made the AP’s All-SEC second team. Phil Steele has also rated Stromberg as a All-SEC first team selection coming into 2022. Others who made the list include LB Bumper Pool. Last year, Pool was top ten in the country in total tackles. If Pool stays healthy, he’s…

Entering the 2000 college football season, the Miami Hurricanes were looking to regain their soul again. Under Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson, the Canes played with a bluster that appealed to some, but revulsed others. But it was individual and team success that allowed their famous swagger to flower. Since the mid-90s, when Butch Davis took over, Miami lost at least three games every year. Davis took over a program mired in NCAA sanctions. The Canes lost 31 scholarships between 1996-1999 and were banned from postseason play one year. But entering the 2000 season, Miami felt confident. This was the…

On Wednesday, Arkansas HC Sam Pittman spoke to the press at SEC Media Days. Arkansas is coming off a 9-4 season last year, and many Hog fans are excited about the upcoming season. Here are some key takeaways from Pittman’s time at the podium. Sam Pittman on replacing WR Treylon Burks: “I don’t know if you replace a guy (Burks) one-for one. I don’t think you can. We’re going to have to do it by committee. I like a couple of the guys we’ve gotten in the portal in Matt Landers and Jaden Hazelwood. I think Ketron Jackson is gonna…