Category Archives: MLB

Sports Night with TJ Carpenter: Royals must change a culture of losing

@TJCarpenterWHB – tj@810whb.com – Hal McRae talked about a Royals team that refused to lose. Yet for today’s Royals it seems to come so easy. How do you change a culture surrounding a team that has accepted losing? TJ discusses at length and then Royals fans weigh in over the phone.

PODCAST: Arkansas’ will reap their success on the field in recruiting with next class

@TJCarpenterShowtj@hogsportsradio.com – Arkansas has traditionally been in the bottom third of the conference despite doing well nationally in recruiting. Many fans are frustrated with a lack of improvement in that department when it comes to how Arkansas is seen by most national recruiting services. All that will change with their next class. Anderson gets ready to take on another opponent on the road in hoops. Linsanity reaches Northwest Arkansas, but lets not make this about race, because it isn’t. Chris Bahn talks about Nolan getting the red carpet treatment for 40 Minutes of Hell. Kurt Helin breaks down Linsanity. Alex Mortensen talks about this past weekend’s combine.

PODCAST: Jake Bequette and Dave Van Horn join the show

@TJCarpenterShowtj@hogsportsradio.com – Today we talk with former Arkansas Razorback Jake Bequette about the NFL, and Coach Dave Van Horn about the Baseball Hogs upcoming season. We also rehash War Memorial’s feeble attempts to keep football interest with Jim Harris, and talk about a lackluster basketball performance against Georgia.

PODCAST: War Memorial Stadium talks expansion, but it will never happen

@TJCarpenterShowtj@hogsportsradio.com – War Memorial thinks expansion talk will help them keep Arkansas interested in playing games there beyond the existing contract. They are mistaken. Josh Hamilton has a relapse. Manning may end up in Washington or Miami. Jim Delany all of a sudden wants a playoff. What are your favorite fake sports moments?

PODCAST: Paul Haynes Interview; Braun PED use; Dallas LA NBA Free Agency Strategy

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Today on the show we discuss the differences between new defensive coordinator Paul Haynes and former defensive coordinator Willy Robinson for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Ryan Braun got busted for PED use, so why does no one care about the NL MVP using story? Dallas and LA have emerged in my mind as the two lone legitimate contenders for massive free agents Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. We talk with Russ Mitchell of College Football News about the hire of Paul Haynes as well as ESPN’s role as an entertainment entity. (A MUST LISTEN) We also talk with Paul Haynes himself on the show today. Mike Jaques of ABC 40/29 and I discuss BJ Young’s emergence as the star of Arkansas’ Basketball team. You can check out exclusive interviews and TJ’s Rant of the Day at www.hogsportsradio.com.

PODCAST: Tebow owns the Comeback; BJ Young emerges; Cowboys continue to implode

Today we discuss Tim Tebow’s epic abilities to dominate in the fourth quarter. BJ Young has emerged as the most complete player in Arkansas basketball since Joe Johnson. The Cowboys continue to implode… it’s December so what else is new? Ryan Braun tested positive for PEDs. Robert Griffin III won the Heisman and restored my faith in the Award. Chris Paul won’t be heading to LA anytime soon, why is David Stern being so hard-headed about this move? David Ubben of ESPN.com talks about RGIII and the Cotton Bowl. Chris Bahn of Arkansas Sports 360 discusses new defensive coordinator Paul Haynes’s first talk with the media. Matt Moore of CBS Sports talks about the NBA trade landscape as we approach the beginning of the season.

PODCAST: The Defensive Coordinator Search Continues, The Book Off, Charles Davis Interview

Today on the show we continue to discuss Arkansas’ options for a new defensive coordinator without Randy Shannon. Why is Randy Shannon no longer a candidate or never was a candidate? We pick this week’s NFL games. Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson joined the LA Angels and immediately make them a contender in the American League. Charles Davis of Fox Sports chats with me. Former Arkansas Razorback Bruce James and Jim Harris of Arkansas Sports 360 join me to talk about Arkansas search for a new defensive coordinator and whether or not Arkansas has the talent to compete. How important is recruiting?

PODCAST: Randy Shannon to Arkansas? Paul Petrino Interview

Today on the show we talk about former Miami head coach Randy Shannon and whether or not he is a candidate and good fit at the University of Arkansas. Yes to both. Paul Petrino stops by to talk about being the offensive coordinator once again for the Razorbacks. We discuss Kansas State’s AD making some headlines and taking the BCS to task. What is that matchup like for Arkansas. Does KSU have the horses to keep up? The Cowboys have a history of being great when it matters most, but in recent years, they’ve been snake bitten. Is the pressure of being America’s Team too much for the current Cowboys team in Dallas? Albert Pujols needs time to make a decision about where he wants to play. Should St. Louis just let him go and think about the future or spend the cash and keep one of the greatest players in franchise and baseball history? John Taylor of NBC Sports and Jimmy Carter of CBS Sports both stop by. Paul Petrino as well.

PODCAST: Arkansas tries to focus in the face of tragedy, Rollin’ with Nolan, Elway vs Tebow?

Arkansas gets ready for LSU right after the sudden and tragic death of Garrett Uekman, a TE for the Razorbacks. This is likely the biggest game in program history for the Razorbacks, not only does it mean a trip to the national title, but it also means Arkansas is set up to compete as an elite team in the SEC for the foreseeable future. Nolan Richardson is on to talk about the Razorbacks Basketball season and life without Marshawn Powell who is out for the season with a knee injury. Robbie Neiswanger of the Arkansas News Bureau talks about the game on Friday, and John Engleman of KFSM Channel 5 talks about whether or not a big game from Tyler Wilson could punch his ticket to New York for the Heisman race. Also, is John Elway’s tebow criticism wearing thin in the city of Denver? Does he have a point or is it just sour grapes?

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PODCAST: Wade suspended, should he be?

Arkansas wide receiver and true freshman Marquel wade was suspended for the South Carolina game for a hit on Johnathan Krause during the Vanderbilt game. There is no question he should have been ejected for his hit, but did his hit deserve a suspension? It’s a legitimate question. Robbie Neiswanger talks about the South Carolina game, Chris Bahn briefly chimes in on Wade, John Pennington defends the decision to suspend him and John Engleman talks about the woes of being a Rangers fan in media members clothing.

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