Wednesday Slop: Diamond Hogs fall; Bracket update

Quite a bit going on in Hog Land, especially for a day in March.
Nolan Richardson has pulled his name out of consideration for the Arkansas State job, Sonny Weems continues to pick up honors and the Diamond Hogs were THIS close to upsetting No. 1 Arizona State last night.
Before we get you to our quick [...]

Twelve homers later, Murphree garners accolades

It only took 12 home runs in 12 games, but Arkansas’ Aaron Murphree has finally gained some national attention.
The senior was named one of Louisville Slugger’s Players of the Week nationally today. The Weatherford, Texas native was also named the Southeastern Conference’s Player of the Week.
His mug to the right might not show it, but [...]

UA baseball game moved up to 2:35 p.m.

The Arkansas baseball game with Siena on Friday at Baum Stadium has been moved up to 2:35 p.m.
With the game originally scheduled for 4:05 p.m., the earlier start time was needed to get the game in as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing and into the upper 20’s [...]

Tuesday’s Baseball game washed out

Arkansas’ baseball game with South Dakota State on Tuesday has been postponed due to freezing temperatures and possible snow.
It will be played as part of a doubleheader with the Jackrabbits on Wednesday beginning at 1:05 p.m. from Baum Stadium.
Both games of Wednesday’s doubleheader will be nine innings and the second game will begin approximately [...]

Prepping for tonight’s LSU game

We’ll be blogging live from Bud Walton Arena for tonight’s LSU-UA matchup at 7 p.m. Make sure and check us out here for updates. Don’t be shy, interact with us during the game.
The Hogs are heavy favorites tonight, but with the return of 6-foot-11 LSU center Chris Johnson to the mix, something tells me the [...]

Diamond Hogs young, but talented

Much has been made about the departure of the Razorbacks’ top three pitchers from last season, and not to mention the loss in the lineup of hitters like Danny Hamblin, but Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn might have a really salty group this season.
The Diamond Hogs open the season this weekend with a pitching rotation [...]

Brewer makes NBA Rookie-Sophomore game

Former Razorback Ronnie Brewer was selected to play in the NBA All-Star Rookie-Sophomore game and played well, hitting all six of his shots and making several fine passes.
that drew praise from commentators Kenny Anderson and Charles Barkley.
Led by Daniel Gibson’s 33 points on 11 3-pointers, the Sophomores won 136-109. Former Razorback Darrell Walker coached [...]

Diamond Hogs picked third in SEC West

As you try and digest the drumming Arkansas received at the hands of No. 4 Tennessee (hey, they were in it in the first half), here’s a little baseball pick-me-up.
Arkansas was picked to finish third in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference in baseball this season by the conference’s coaches. Not bad, actually, considering [...]

New Voice at Baum Stadium

The incomparable Larry Shank can never be replaced, but with his untimely death last summer, the UA had to find and new public address announcer and Friday, its choice was announced in a press release.
Pat Kelly has been named as the public address announcer at Baum Stadium for Razorback baseball games the University of Arkansas [...]

White to step down as chancellor

University of Arkansas chancellor John A. White will step down today after eleven years of overseeing the flagship state’s flagship campus.
Although White’s legacy as a fundraiser and builder of academic programs will be remembered, the decisions he made concerning athletics were questionable. From the committee-selection process he used to hire former Arkansas football coach Houston [...]