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 interim coach Bobby Petrino led the Hogs to a 21-5 record in his last two seasons as the head coach. Could he recreate that magic if given a fresh start in 2026?

Arkansas interim head coach Bobby Petrino looks on against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium.

Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green is once again key to the Hogs' chance of winning. He'll have to lead a mistake-free offense if the visiting Razorbacks are to prevail in Baton Rouge, La.

Two-time Heisman Trophy runnerup Darren McFadden "brings the wood" while being honored Nov. 12, 2016, during a break in the Arkansas Razorbacks game against the LSU Tigers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Men's Basketball

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari intentionally created a difficult schedule for his team this season. Here, he shouts in a play during the first half Saturday at Michigan State.

Men's Basketball

Arkansas' Hall of Fame coach provides difficult challenges for Razorbacks prior to SEC action

Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. makes a steal against Michigan State's Trey Fort during the first half on Saturday at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich.

Men's Basketball

Calipari has work to do for young, talented team to blend into an efficient unit against top teams

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has expressed interest in coaching a college team, with his name linked to Arkansas, Florida and Auburn as possibilities.

Football

Coaching search will continue into December with a long list of veteran and young candidates

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has lost two of his three matchups with Arkansas coach John Calipari. Both are Hall of Famers who've won a national championship.

Men's Basketball

Battle of Hall of Fame coaches should produce fast-paced game that's decided in final minutes

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored 17 points with seven assists in an exhibition game at Memphis. He had 22 points in the Hogs' season opener.

Men's Basketball

Darius Acuff Jr. won state championship in Michigan as sophomore, now set to face Michigan State

Memphis Tigers coach Ryan Silverfield reacts on the field after defeating the South Florida Bulls at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis on Oct. 25.

Football

Memphis coach could be leader for Arkansas job but several others appear to be in the mix

Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile looks inside during game against the Southern Jaguars at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.

Men's Basketball

Versatile 6-foot-10 forward can score inside and out, but must be force on defensive end for Arkansas Razorbacks

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) prepares to kick a field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium.

Football

Jacksonville Jaguars' second-year pro eclipses Justin Tucker's previous mark by two yards

Arkansas Razorbacks interim coach Bobby Petrino argues with an official during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium during the Hogs' homecoming game Saturday.

Arkansas' fourth-quarter collapse leads to Mississippi State scoring game's final 17 points

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari during the Oct. 24 exhibition matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The Hogs topped Cincy by 28 points and won by 24 at Memphis in their final exhibition Monday.

Men's Basketball

No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks' John Calipari returns core veterans to blend with talented newcomers

Arkansas Razorbacks interim coach Bobby Petrino on the sidelines against the Auburn Tigers at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

Razorbacks football program needs someone like John Tyson to step up and lure top coach to UA

Arkansas Razorbacks interim coach Bobby Petrino shouts at a referee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. He's now 0-3 as the Hogs' interim coach.

Unlikely that Arkansas can get someone better than Petrino but new blood is needed