Author: Kaushik Sampath

Have you ever walked into a stadium where half the crowd is rooting for the other team? What about a crowd where some people would rather read books than cheer for a TD? How about hearing bland chants that have no underlying tradition? If you haven’t experienced these things, consider yourself lucky. If you have, then you have attended a game at Stanford Stadium. It’s not a surprise the Cardinal have an apathetic fanbase. Christian McCaffrey has a story that perfectly encapsulates this apathy. McCaffrey told the Athletic, “I’ll never forget this. My sophomore year against UCLA, I had a…

Coming in at No. 4 in our series is the 2004 Auburn Tigers. After an eventful offseason, Tommy Tuberville and the Tigers had a lot to prove on the field. Their tenacity and focus led to one of the best seasons in Auburn history. Setting the Stage for 2004 Auburn: Coming into his sixth season as the head coach at Auburn, Tommy Tuberville had a lot to prove. Auburn’s botched attempt at hiring Bobby Petrino had fell through. Although Tuberville beat Alabama three of the past four years, he was unable to coach Auburn to the precipice of a title.…

In 2010 and 2011, Bobby Petrino was the most popular man in the state of Arkansas. After leading the Hogs to back-to-back 10+ win seasons since the 1980s, Petrino felt invincible. But perhaps Petrino overstepped his boundaries. After an ill-fated motorcycle crash at the beginning of April 2012, details spilled about Petrino’s wrongdoings. Petrino had hired a woman, who he had an inappropriate relationship with, to be a student-athlete development coordinator. Moreover, it was revealed that Petrino lied to his AD Jeff Long about him being the only one on the motorcycle. The totality of the incident led to Long…

During the 2008 college football season, the Big 12 south was nothing short of a blood bath. Four of the six teams in the division finished the season ranked within the the top 16. But what was really interesting was the three-way race at the top. Texas, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma all had high-powered offenses led by elite QBs. Sam Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Graham Harrell were amongst the best QBs in the nation. All three QBs had record-setting seasons for their respective schools. But none of the three QBs seemed to stand out from amongst each other. That’s because…

Arkansas’ Raheim Sanders was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List on Wednesday. This watch list recognizes the top running back talent in college football. The sophomore RB had a terrific freshman season for the Razorbacks last year. On 114 rushing attempts, Sanders accumulated 578 yards and five touchdowns. This nod is just a testament to the talent Sanders possesses. Sanders had a breakout game against Ole Miss last season. Sanders amassed 139 yards on 17 carries during the game. Although Arkansas lost in a heartbreaking fashion, 52-51, the game showcased Sanders’ potential. https://twitter.com/RazorbackFB/status/1549757772987715586?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet While Sanders may have the talent…

It was a chilly November day in Fayetteville, AR, as the Arkansas Razorbacks took on Tennessee. Things were different for the Hogs back then. Bobby Petrino was the head coach of the Razorbacks, and he got the team ranked within the top ten. While Petrino’s high-powered offenses got most of the attention, the special teams weren’t shabby either. During the 2011 season, Arkansas punt returner Joe Adams led the nation in punt return touchdowns with 4. Moreover, Adams ranked eighth nationally in punt return yardage, accumulating 321 yards over 19 tries. While Adams is remembered in Fayetteville for his all-purpose…

The previous article predicted the Cardinal would go 2-4 in their first six games of the regular season. Can Stanford win four out of the next six to become bowl-eligible? Week 7 Arizona State: The offseason has been a disaster for the Sun Devils to say the least. First, starting QB Jayden Daniels transferred to LSU. Additionally, ASU lost both of their previous coordinator amid NCAA investigations. This should be a rebuilding year for the Sun Devils.  I expect Stanford to come out on top at home due to their talent on offense. Result: Win Week 8 @UCLA: UCLA brings…

Chad Morris hired at USF: The Chad Morris name is a tarnished one amongst the Arkansas fanbase. The former Arkansas head coach led the Razorbacks to a disastrous 4-18 record before getting canned in 2019. After leaving Fayetteville, Morris spent one season as the OC for Auburn going back to the high school ranks. Then Morris began coaching at Allen High School (TX) during the 2021 season. Morris went 11-3 before quitting the job in May. Now, Morris is back in the college game. University of Southern Florida (USF) named Morris its senior offensive analyst on Monday. Jeff Scott, USF’s…

Luke Hasz, a 2023 TE out of Bixby, Oklahoma, is the highest ranked recruit in Arkansas’ 2023 class. Hasz is part of an elite 2023 TE class at Arkansas, which also includes Shamar Easter and Jaden Hamm. The excitement for Hasz is clearly palpable amongst the Hog fanbase. This article will breakdown how Hasz could be utilized within Kendal Briles offense. Luke Hasz Physical Profile: First let’s breakdown Hasz’s physical tools. Hasz stands at 6-4, 225 pounds, which is solid size for a tight end. According to Gabe Brooks of 247, Hasz possesses straight-line explosion and top end speed in…

Arkansas LB Bumper Pool bleeds Razorback red. His father, grandfather, and two aunts attended the University of Arkansas. His sister is now the Director of Football Relations for the school. Plus he grew up a huge Arkansas fan when he was little. Pool has lived out a childhood dream by being a productive player on his favorite childhood team. Now its time for him to help lead the Hogs to new heights. Pool’s previous seasons Arkansas lacked talent on defense in Pool’s underclassmen years, which gave him opportunities early on. As a freshman, Pool accumulated 29 total tackles. Then as…