The Traveler

It will be an early wakeup call Saturday morning for the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-0), as they gear up for their Southeastern Conference debut against the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (3-0).

The 11:30 a.m. kickoff may be untimely for some fans, but most Hog players and coaches have no qualms.… Post the First Comment

It's an SEC West barn-burner no matter what the teams' records are, who coaches them, where it's played, and so on and so forth.

Arkansas had last year's game in its grasp in Bryant-Denny Stadium, but the Crimson Tide stormed down the field and John Parker Wilson's touchdown pass to Matt Caddell gave them the win with 8 seconds left.… Post the First Comment

For Arkansas sophomore tight end D.J. Williams, the spike in production might be simply a gain in experience and an offensive philosophy change.

As a freshman, Williams earned first-team Southeastern Conference All-Freshman honors during a five catch, 94-yard season in which he was utilized more as a blocker than a receiving threat.… Post the First Comment

After a blowout loss to Southern California, it's unlikely the Ohio State Buckeyes will make a third consecutive trip to the BCS Championship Game.

Thank goodness.

Seriously, Buckeye fans should be thankful. It'd be hard to imagine having to deal with a third straight embarrassing loss in the title game to a far superior team.… 2 Comments

The Razorback soccer team (5-1) kicks off the "Together We Can" canned food drive at the first of two home games this weekend at the Razorback Invitational. The Razorbacks face the Western Michigan Broncos (1-4) Friday at 7 p.m. and the Nicholls State Colonels (2-3) at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.… Post the First Comment

The start of Southeastern Conference play has been a point of optimism for most of the 15-year history of Arkansas volleyball.

The former Lady'Backs won the Western Division 11 of their first 12 years.

However, in a league and sport with poor vertical mobility, Arkansas has experienced a nosedive recently.… Post the First Comment