Dennis Johnson, others will get chance
on 2008-05-14
At 5-foot-8 or so, he is much shorter than the former No. 5. But, it's the lower body that is so distinctly different. Johnson's underpinnings are tree stumps; McFadden's are almost bird-like. In fact, Johnson looks much more like a prototype NFL back than McFadden, the first pick of the Oakland Raiders.

At this point, we're only talking about shapes and sizes, not projecting success in the Southeastern Conference, but Johnson and De'Anthony Curtis of Camden Fairview will get plenty of opportunities with the Razorbacks this fall.
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Broyles to be inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame
on 2008-05-14
Former University of Arkansas athletic director Frank Broyles is one of eight collegiate athletic administrators selected for induction into the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame, the organization announced on Tuesday. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Sanchez selected to participate in exhibition hoops tour of China
on 2008-05-13
Arkansas freshman basketball forward Michael Sanchez has been selected to participate in an eight-game exhibition tour in China this week.

Sanchez, of Springdale, is one of nine players on the Reach USA squad. His team is scheduled to play eight games against various Chinese professional clubs between May 11-25.
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THE RECRUITING GUY : Arkansas' offense catches Texas tight end's attention
on 2008-05-13
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino's reputation for utilizing tight ends in his offense has caught the attention of one of the top prospects in Texas.

Tight end Jordan Najvar, 6-6, 235, 4. 59 speed in the 40-yard dash, of Klein (Texas ) Oak said he wants to play in an offense much like the one Arkansas put on display in the April 26 Red-White game, when tight ends D. J. Williams and Andrew Davie caught 11 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown.

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McCray completes Lady'Backs ' 2008 hoops signing class
on 2008-05-13
Ashley McCray, a 6-3 post player, rounds out the Class of 2008 signees for the University of Arkansas women's basketball team, Lady Razorback head coach Tom Collen announced last weekend.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL : Hogs blow past Devils, get ready for SEC finale
on 2008-05-13
Arkansas can now focus entirely on Mississippi State and the final SEC series of the season.

The Razorbacks disposed of Mississippi Valley State 12-3 Monday in the makeup of an April 2 rainout. The Delta Devils (17-24 ) proved to be only a minor distraction, although they did grab a 2-0 lead.

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RECRUITING : Hogs sizing up offensive linemen
on 2008-05-12
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino has said the offensive line could be one of the strengths of his first team, and coaches are already on the recruiting trail seeking some more talented offensive linemen for the Class of 2009. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

SEC Report : SC sweep is sweet for Hogs
on 2008-05-12
Finally, after finishing off a sweep of South Carolina, Arkansas moved a step closer to an SEC Tournament bid.

In 12-11 and 6-3 victories over the Gamecocks on Friday and Saturday, Arkansas remained a half-game behind for the eighth and final spot in the conference tournament. But Sunday’s 4-2 victory pushed Arkansas (13-13 ) ahead of the Gamecocks (13-14 ) into No. 8 overall in the conference heading into the final three games.

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Hogs-Gamecocks series ripe with postseason implications
on 2008-05-09
Other than East leader Georgia at the overall top and West cellar-dweller Mississippi State in the overall basement bottom, Arkansas and South Carolina scratch for survival like the rest of the SEC pack.

With only six SEC games, including the three against each other at Baum Stadium at 6: 30 tonight, 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, the Razorbacks and visiting South Carolina Gamecocks are scrambling to finish ranked among the SEC's top eight in league play to advance to the 12-team league's eight-team SEC Tournament starting May 21 in Hoover, Ala.

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Norton Undergoes Surgery; Fairchild’s Status
on 2008-05-08
when the Razorbacks’ post-spring depth chart was released Wednesday, the junior was noticeably missing.

Norton’s absence was largely because of a hamstring injury that sidelined him much of the spring. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said Norton underwent surgery to correct the problem and he is expected to compete for playing time when the Razorbacks kick off preseason practice in August. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Lady'Back tennis team thinking big heading into NCAA Regionals
on 2008-05-08
A confident Arkansas Lady Razorback tennis team is hopeful it can advance to the championship rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998.

The 46 th-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons are the first obstacle standing between No. 17 Arkansas and the championship rounds. Beating the Demon Deacons in Friday's first round of the NCAA Regional at Chapel Hill, N. C., will pit the Lady'Backs against either No. 14 North Carolina or South Carolina State Saturday in the second round.
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Hogs' new coach looking to fill voids on special teams in fall
on 2008-05-08
Arkansas' 15 spring football scrimmages and practices were meticulous. Plays were drilled over and over again on offense and defense. A new system requires repetition, said head coach Bobby Petrino.

As for special teams, most of that work was left on the back burner this spring. The reason for doing so was simple, Petrino said.

" You're going to have different guys in the fall covering the kickoff, " Arkansas'new head coach said. " I don't think there's a whole lot of carryover from running 70 yards down the field to cover in spring football when you don't know what schemes you're going to be going against [in the fall ]. "
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Grades come in
on 2008-05-07
No University of Arkansas athletic teams will lose scholarships next year according to Academic Progress Rate (APR ) statistics released by the NCAA on Tuesday.

The APR is a formula the NCAA began using four years ago to rate how well schools retain and maintain eligibility for student-athletes.

Schools with teams not achieving the 925 benchmark are subject to penalties, including loss of scholarships and postseason bans.

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LIKE IT IS : Hogs coach gives group something to chew on
on 2008-05-07
They call themselves “The Olde Goats,” but they aren’t, not really.

When the call was made to see if Bobby Petrino would address their monthly birthday meeting, it had to be explained that the men in this group may be wellseasoned, but they are more like an extended family for the state of Arkansas than old goats. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Atlanta: Coaching in NFL just not as much fun
on 2008-05-06
Bobby Petrino posted the third-worst coaching record for the Atlanta Falcons, which is actually quite a feat considering the history of that franchise. A 3-10 record suddenly seems a little less woeful when the name “Marion Campbell” is in the media guide.

Nick Saban went 15-17 in two seasons with the Dolphins, but at least his personnel moves enabled them to finish 1-15 after he left. A Miami columnist used words like “failure,” “loser,” “gasbag” and “weasel” to describe Saban after he quit to coach Alabama.

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Coaches dealing with roadblock
on 2008-05-06
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino isn’t among the seven Razorbacks coaches out on the road this spring making in-person recruiting evaluations.

Not after what happened last year.
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Razorback Golf headed to NCAA Central Regional
on 2008-05-06
The Arkansas men's golf team was extended an invitation to postseason play Monday when NCAA Regional selections were announced.

The Razorbacks will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to compete May 15-17 in the NCAA Central Regional at the par-71, 7, 455-yard Scarlet Golf Course hosted by Ohio State University. Arkansas is the No. 14 seed in the 27-team field of the Central Regional.
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Bolsinger providing punch to Hogs' bullpen
on 2008-05-06
Last weekend the Razorbacks lost a series but gained a Sawatski.

The Sawatski gained may help Arkansas' final push at eking out an SEC Tournament berth, despite losing two of three to Alabama at Baum Stadium.
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Huckabee ending Lady Razorbacks’ career as pioneer
on 2008-05-04
Dayna Huckabee has spent the majority of her fast-pitch softball career as a Lady Razorback, first at Texarkana High School and more recently at Arkansas. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Bashed by Bama : Alabama's two big innings do in Arkansas again
on 2008-05-04
Arkansas has come to rue the fourth and eighth innings after Alabama packed 17 runs into the two frames Friday and Saturday at Baum Stadium. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Razorbacks at a glance
on 2008-05-03
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Alabama slammed : Clutch hits propel Tide past Arkansas in series opener
on 2008-05-03
Friday night's hit parade at Baum Stadium was more befitting of a Sunday slugfest than the pitching duel that typically attends the opening game of an SEC series. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

NCAA denies Mallett's eligibility appeal
on 2008-05-03
The NCAA has denied an appeal filed by the University of Arkansas on behalf of football student-athlete Ryan Mallett seeking a waiver to grant eligibility for competition in the 2008 season after transferring from the University of Michigan. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

TRACK AND FIELD : Stripling clears UA record in pole vault
on 2008-05-03
Good weather made for an Arkansas school record for the Jonesboro sophomore, who finished second in the pole vault at the Arkansas Twilight meet Friday at John McDonnell Field. Stripling cleared 14 feet, 2 inches and improve her regional qualifying mark for NCAA regionals. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)

Tough tune-up : Diamond Hogs rally for grueling win over Missouri State
on 2008-05-01
With Alabama on Arkansas'mind, the Hogs tuned up for the Tide with a 14-6, slugfest win over Missouri State in front of 3, 577 at Baum Stadium Wednesday night. -=- READ MORE... (Link opens in a new window)