Announcements from the National Sports Media Association

Bob Holt, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Razorbacks Reporter and SEC Media Legend, Passes Away

Dec 5, 2024, 02:01 PM

Bob Holt, a renowned sports journalist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette who covered the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), passed away on December 4, 2024, at 10:38 pm. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Holt was widely respected for his professionalism, kindness, and dedication to journalism. Known for his insightful questions at SEC Media Days, he was beloved by coaches, players, and fellow reporters. Colleagues across the SEC and the sports media industry, including the National Sports Media Association, are mourning his sudden loss, noting his significant contributions to sports reporting and the indelible impact he had on those he worked with. Holt was considered an institution within the SEC media community, and his passing has deeply affected all who knew him.