Bob Stephens

Bob Stephens

Joined: May 20, 2024

Bob Stephens won more than a dozen awards as a sportswriter and columnist in Northwest Arkansas from 1980 to 2003. He started as a senior for the 1975 Fayetteville Bulldogs’ state championship basketball team, and was drafted that summer in the 19th round by the St. Louis Cardinals but signed instead with Norm DeBriyn's Razorbacks, playing shortstop and third base. Bob has written for the Washington Post, Chicago Sun-Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, New Jersey Star-Ledger, and many more. He covered the Razorbacks in three Final Fours, three College World Series, six New Year’s Day bowl games, and witnessed many track national championships. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Pati. Follow on X: @BobHogs56

Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Gabe Gaeckle against the Auburn Tigers.

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Dave Van Horn had a disappointing day watching his Hogs against the Florida Gators.

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Former Arkansas Razorbacks coach Norm DeBriyn and current coach Dave Van Horn at a game against Missouri State on April 30, 2024, at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Arkansas Razorbacks All-American point guard Darius Acuff Jr. drives against High Point. He scored 36 in the Hogs' second-round NCAA Tournament victory.

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Arkansas Razorbacks point guard Darius Acuff scored a game-high 36 points against High Point in the NCAA Tournament Saturday in Portland, Ore.

Men's Basketball

Arkansas struggles to put away upstart High Point but survives thanks to Acuff's 36 points

TJ Pompey is having fun in South Carolina as he's homered and doubled to help the Razorbacks win the first two games of the SEC series. He scored the winning run Saturday in the 10th inning.

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South Carolina comes out with focus after coach leaving overnight, but Razorbacks go extra immings for win

Arkansas Razorbacks Darius Acuff drives against Hawaii in their first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.

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Panthers desire respect, but what they'll get is heavy dose of All-American Acuff, high-flying Hogs

Arkansas Razorbacks Maika Niu against Stetson.

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Niu leads long-ball barrage while four other Hogs also go deep in series opener

Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Gabe Gaeckle will start Friday's series opener at South Carolina.

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South Carolina has two outstanding starting pitchers preventing cakewalk for No. 4 Hogs

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

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Arkansas' balanced attack and inspired effort sealed early win but High Point has another upset in mind.

Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) happily answers questions during a press conference before a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

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Hawaii is outmatched by talented Razorbacks but previous tournaments show why it's March Madness

Arkansas coach John Calipari directs his team during the second half of the SEC tournament championship game against Vanderbilt at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday,

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Sunday's SEC Tournament title victory might've pushed Razorbacks up from a No. 5 seed

Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr. receives his tournament MVP trophy from SEC president Greg Sankey after the Hogs won the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bridgestone Arena Sunday.

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Calipari wins seventh SEC Tournament championship while Hogs gets second, 26 years after first

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari reacts to a call against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.

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Cinderella Ole Miss Rebels win third straight to earn berth opposite Arkansas Saturday afternoon

Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Gabe Gaeckle gave the Hogs 5.2 innings while allowing two earned runs Saturday against No. 3 Mississippi State.

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Razorbacks rebound to snap-two-game losing streak by topping No. 3 Mississippi State in SEC opener

Arkansas Razorbacks coach Dave Van Horn knows his team must improve to achieve what both he and fans expect.

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Diamond Hogs need to improve quickly to meet high expectations, reach coach's lofty goals