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Razorback Brew 2/11: Searching For Outliers
Matt Hobbs reveals outliers, women's golf honors, and more!

Good morning, Razorbacks! Yesterday was Coach Calipari’s birthday! The guys brought him a cake to celebrate.
What else is Brewin’ today?
🎥 Sit down with pitching coach Matt Hobbs
⛳️ Women’s golf honors
🐗 And so much more!
🎙 THE HOG POD
In this episode of The Hog Pod, Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs breaks down the Razorbacks' deep and talented pitching staff heading into the season. With four standout arms vying for starting roles and a culture built on development and hard work, Hobbs provides insights into the team's recruiting strategy, player growth, and preparation for postseason expectations. From the evolution of key players like Gabe Gaeckle and Zach Root to the relentless pursuit of improvement, this episode offers an in-depth look at how the Razorbacks are building a staff poised for success. Fans won’t want to miss Hobbs’ candid assessment and high hopes for this year’s squad.
🐗 CALIPARI: RAZOR’S EDGE
In a new docuseries brought to you by VICE Sports, VICE will follow John Calipari as he leads his first season as head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team. In this six-part documentary closely chronicling Coach Calipari, we’ll see unprecedented behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews to provide an intimate look as the Hall of Fame coach works to achieve the Razorbacks’ full potential in an ultra-competitive SEC and the winding road that landed him in Fayetteville. Calipari: Razor’s Edge, new episodes on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET, only on VICE TV.
📈 STOCK UP
🔺 Searching For Outliers. Arkansas pitching coach Matt Hobbs emphasizes a balanced pitching approach, utilizing both fastballs and off-speed pitches. He highlights the importance of developing unique pitches, like Hagen Smith’s slider and Kevin Kopps’ nasty cutter, which can become outliers and lead to success. Clay Henry writes that Hobbs supports a culture of hard work and growth, highlighting past players like Kopps and Smith, who faced challenges but found success. Find out who has those outliers in the latest episode of The Hog Pod!

🔺 Times Two. Two Razorback women’s golfers received SEC weekly honors this week! Maria José Marin was named SEC Golfer of the Week for the third time this season. She won her second individual title of the season at the Puerto Rico Classic. Clarisa Temelo was named SEC Freshman of the Week after recording her highest collegiate finish at third-place.
🎙️ LIVE WITH COACH CAL
Coach Calipari and Chuck Barrett are back at Sassy's to discuss the game against Alabama. Plus, Trevon Brazile stops by to talk about his journey as a basketball player.
🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY
We’re discussing the reseating plan for Bud Walton Arena with Razorback Foundation executive director, Ryan White.
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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday 2/11
⛳️ Men’s Golf at Palmas Del Mar Collegiate
Wednesday 2/12
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. LSU @ 8:00 p.m. on ESPN2
Thursday 2/13
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss @ 6:30 p.m. on SECN+
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