248. John Tyson: Luring Cal to Arkansas & Beyond
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Bo Mattingly sits down with the chairman of Tyson Foods, John Tyson, to discuss his role in bringing John Calipari to Arkansas, the landscape of NIL, and why he believes the Razorbacks have a chance to compete at the highest level in college sports. -------- The full video version of this episode, including behind-the-scenes stories and insights, is available exclusively on Follow us on social media! The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly is brought to you by Saracen Resort, Vold Vision & South by Northwest Hospitality
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247. Maria José Marin: Swinging for New Heights
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Maria José Marin has exploded onto the collegiate golf scene during her freshman season at Arkansas—from setting a 54-hole record during her debut outing, to being ranked the No. 1 women's college golfer in the country. The 17-year-old Columbia native is somewhat of a golf prodigy. She picked up her first golf club at the age of 3 and was competing internationally by the time she was 8. The young golf star has been all over the world playing the sport and has earned prestigious invitations to the Augusta National Women’s amateur tournament and a selection to team international at the...
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246. Bri Ellis: Bri Bombin'
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Bri Ellis is a home run machine for the Razorback softball team. But, the Auburn transfer and former SEC Freshman of the Year had quite the journey to Arkansas. Growing up as a young girl in Texas, she dreamed of playing softball for Texas A&M, but sometimes dreams don't play out the way we intend. This episode takes Hog fans through Bri's journey from a girl who thought she'd never play softball again to becoming one of the premiere home run hitters in the SEC. -------- The full video version of this episode, including behind-the-scenes stories and insights, is available exclusively...
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245. Hunter Yurachek: Landing Cal
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Arkansas Razorback basketball has a new man in charge, John Calipari. But, behind every coaching hire, there is the Athletic Director who brought it home. Hunter Yurachek sat down with us to take hog fans through the entire process—from Muss’ departure, and initial meetings with Calipari, to introducing the Hall of Famer as Arkansas’ new head coach. This episode takes you through the entire journey of how Yurachek landed Cal. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes stories and insights is available exclusively on Follow us on social media! ...
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244. John Calipari: New Man on Campus
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It's official. John Calipari is the head coach for the Arkansas Razorback men's basketball team. Bo sits down with the Hall of Famer to talk about his decision to leave Kentucky, what excites him about this program and what to expect next. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes stories and insights is available exclusively on Follow us on social media!
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243. Isaac TeSlaa: Full Speed Ahead
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Razorback wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa lives and breathes football and is fueled by NFL dreams. But, his path toward that goal is a little different than most. He went from a high school quarterback to a wide receiver lighting up his DII program—throwing up numbers that caught the eyes of DI recruiters all over the country. After dozens of programs came after him, he chose Arkansas and has been all Hog ever since. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes team stories and insights is available exclusively on Follow us on social media!
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242. Scotty Thurman: Since the Shot
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Thirty years ago Scotty Thurman made the shot that sealed Arkansas basketball its National Championship. Thurman was a prolific high school and college basketball player. He was a freshman All-American, a 1,000-point scorer, and a 40-plus percent 3-point shooter. Despite his accolades and departing Arkansas a year early, he never played a game in the NBA. We dive into the man off the court and reveal the untold stories about his life and career since the shot. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes team stories and insights is available exclusively on...
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241. Eric Mateos: Back in the Trenches
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Eric Mateos is the new man at the helm of the Razorbacks' offensive line. But, it's not his first time working under Sam Pittman at Arkansas. Ten years ago Mateos served under then-offensive line coach Sam Pittman as a grad assistant as he tried to break into division I football from the JUCO ranks. Since then it's been full speed ahead—coaching at programs like LSU, BYU & Baylor before coming full circle and landing the job as offensive line coach at Arkansas. We dive into his journey, working under Bobby Petrino and what makes Sam Pittman the only man he would drop everything and move...
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240. Chris Johnson: Taking Over A Dynasty
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Chris Johnson worked in the background as an assistant under Lance Harter for 12 years. He watched the legend rack up 7 National Titles as Head Coach. Now, Johnson is the head man for Arkansas women’s track and he’s already solidifying himself as the man for the job—winning the indoor national championship in his first season at the helm of the program. Some say you never want to follow a legend, but Chris Johnson is making it look all too easy. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes team stories and insights is available exclusively on Follow...
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239. Maddie Jones: A Balancing Act
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Hogs+ producer and host Tera Talmadge sat down with Razorback gymnast, Maddie Jones, to talk about her journey on The Hill and life outside the gym. From making the call to Arkansas herself as a young gymnast to becoming part of the digital staff for the Hogs football team, Maddie is pulling off a balancing act. -------- The full video version of this episode including behind-the-scenes team stories and insights is available exclusively on Follow us on social media!
info_outlineBri Ellis is a home run machine for the Razorback softball team. But, the Auburn transfer and former SEC Freshman of the Year had quite the journey to Arkansas. Growing up as a young girl in Texas, she dreamed of playing softball for Texas A&M, but sometimes dreams don't play out the way we intend. This episode takes Hog fans through Bri's journey from a girl who thought she'd never play softball again to becoming one of the premiere home run hitters in the SEC.
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