GAME 1 THREAD: #2 Arkansas (0-0, 0-0 SEC) vs Bucknell (0-0, 0-0 Patriot League)

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#2 ARKANSAS vs Bucknell
at Baum Stadium, Fayetteville, Ar.  Friday 3:00PM

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WELCOME TO RAZORBACK BASEBALL 2018 - HOGVILLE.net OFFICIAL GAME 1 THREAD
   #2 ARKANSAS ( 0-0, 0-0 SEC) vs Bucknell ( 0-0 , 0-0 Patriot League)

This is game 1 of a 3 game series with Bucknell and is the 1st game of the 2018 Season.
 
FRIDAY's First Pitch is set for 3:00pm central time and WILL NOT BE TELEVISED . This game will be streamed live online on SEC Network Plus accessible at WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app. Game #2 will be on Saturday at 11:30am and Game #3 will be on Sunday at Noon. Both Saturday and Sunday's games will also be streamed live online on SEC Network Plus accessible at WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app.

Play-by-Play Narrative:
For many years, Hogville members who love Razorback Baseball have come together to produce these game threads with play-by-play narrative for those that depend on it as their only source and for those that just simply enjoy it. These threads have been a foundation for great Hogville discussions and that tradition continues today as this is NOT a read only thread (all Hogville posting rules apply).

JHicks3636 will provide the play-by-play narrative for this game.  Razorbacks#1, A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S, , Wisco Pig, sir-pigs-a-lot, JHGiunta, ucahogfan,HogFansReunited and Maddhog will assist with stats, back up, and support. We hope that the many other regular posters will join in also and continue to add quality input. If you are new to the Extra Innings - Razorback Baseball Game Threads and you understand the rules, feel free to join in the conversations. If you have questions, read this:  http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=626632.0




HOURLY FORECAST FOR FRIDAY:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/fayetteville-ar/72701/hourly-weather-forecast/326857?hour=41

Precip   9am   10am   11am   12pm   1pm   2pm   3pm   4pm   5pm   6pm   7pm   8pm
Rain      43%   51%    47%     36%   20%   20%   20%   20%  20%   13%    0%    0%




Click below for: The Fight Song:
http://fightmusic.com/mp3/sec/Arkansas__Arkansas_Fight_Song__(Play,_Sing,_Play).mp3

Click below for: University Of Arkansas Alma Mater 
http://fightmusic.com/mp3/sec/Arkansas__University_Of_Arkansas_Alma_Mater.mp3

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                                                                   Thanks to "sevenof400" for the link.
                                                                          NATIONAL ANTHEM

                                                       TIME TO CALL THE HOGS!

                                   

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ARKANSAS BASEBALL WEBSITE:   http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-basebl/

ARKANSAS ROSTER:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/sport/m-basebl/roster/

ARKANSAS GAME/SERIES NOTES:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bucknell.pdf

ARKANSAS PREVIEW: http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogs-ready-to-open-year-against-bucknell/



THE BISON'S
LEWISBURG, Pa

BUCKNELL BASEBALL WEBSITE:  http://www.bucknellbison.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32100&SPID=137625&SPSID=810382&DB_OEM_ID=32100

BUCKNELL ROSTER: http://www.bucknellbison.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=32100&SPID=137625&SPSID=810378

BUCKNELL GAME/ SERIES NOTES:

BUCKNELL PREVIEW:

LEWISBURG, Pa
Bucknell's Conner Van Hoose Named Patriot League Preseason Pitcher of Year:
Bucknell Tabbed as Patriot League Preseason Favorite:
http://www.bucknellbison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32100&ATCLID=211699317

2018 Patriot League Baseball Preseason Poll
1.Bucknell (6 first-place votes)   43
2.Navy (4)                                  38
3.Holy Cross (2)                         29
4.Lehigh                                     27
5.Army West Point                     25
6.Lafayette                                 18

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Bucknell           |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   
Arkansas          |    |    |    |    |    |    |    |    | -  |  0  |  0  | 0  | 0   


                         

                 

[TebowHater]

#2 in the country to start this thing off. Let's get it boys! WPS

[Hawgphish]

This game thread is a pretty sight!  The wait is almost over!!

[SPAL]

Letttssssssz Gooooooooooo

[PigWig]

WPS!

[gustofwind]

Starting the pre-game after work today.  Follow the tradition of the wife and I taking off work, getting an early lunch, and head to Baum. 

[zane]

Man I'm pumped. I guess I'll have to have the radio playing in my office

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Man I'm pumped. I guess I'll have to have the radio playing in my office

Whatever it takes, right? GHG!

[ThisTeetsTaken]

Looking forward to game 1 but watching McKinney pitch Sunday is really exciting.  I hope the kid is nails. He deserves it.

[pigture perfect]

Finally, The wait is almost over. This really could be our championship year.

[trippigs]

Ready for some Hog baseball! Will watch this game on tv but will be there with bells on for the  Saturday game

[Knot2brite]

This could not be a better time for baseball to start....I need something to be excited for...

[BroyledNutts]

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[SPAL]

Is that a smile on your face, A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S?

Dude, I was skimming this thread and saw the quote in your signature and thought you were quoting from this thread.....I was about to get fired up

[Razorbacks#1]

Nice thread ARKANSAS! Putting in work, and greatly appreciated. Took the day off to watch the entire game. Opening day at Baum, only wish I could be there in person. Go HOGS!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Just released:

ARKANSAS GAME/SERIES NOTES:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bucknell.pdf

ARKANSAS PREVIEW: http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogs-ready-to-open-year-against-bucknell/

[Razorbacks#1]

Just released:

ARKANSAS GAME/SERIES NOTES:  http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bucknell.pdf

ARKANSAS PREVIEW: http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/hogs-ready-to-open-year-against-bucknell/

Good STUFF!

[swineology]

Bundle up if you're heading to Baum.


See ya'll there.


WPS!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Nice thread ARKANSAS! Putting in work, and greatly appreciated. Took the day off to watch the entire game. Opening day at Baum, only wish I could be there in person. Go HOGS!

Thanks! Your time is coming. 

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Bucknell at a Glance:
2017 Record: 21-28 overall, 10-10 Patriot League
2017 Postseason: Defeated Navy (2 games to 0) in Patriot League semifinals; Lost to Holy Cross (2 games to 0) in Patriot League championship series.
Lettermen Returning/Lost: 24/7
Starting Position Players Returning/Lost: 6/3
Weekend Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost: 3/1
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 6 (1996, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2014)
NCAA Tournament Wins: 2 (2008 vs. Florida State; 2014 vs. Liberty)
Head Coach: Scott Heather (Arkansas '03), 110-135-1
Home Stadium: Depew Field
Opening Series: at Arkansas, Feb. 16-18 (Friday 4 p.m. ET; Saturday 12:30 p.m. ET; Sunday 1 p.m. ET) -- Watch on SEC Network Plus

Looking for more information on Bucknell? Here ya go. Just released. Good report. Loaded with Info.
Bison Baseball Squad Looking for Next Step in 2018
http://www.bucknellbison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32100&ATCLID=211700558

[tennesseehogwild]

GHG!

[Maddhog]

This thread looks so good.   Go Hogs!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

This thread looks so good.   Go Hogs!

Once a person becomes hungry starving for something, it usually does look good and/or better than normal. I am starving for Razorback baseball and lots of wins and a national championship.

[Razorbacks#1]

Go RAZORBACKS!

[Phil D]

WPS!!!!!!!

[gmarv54]

#2 ARKANSAS vs Bucknell
at Baum Stadium, Fayetteville, Ar.  Friday 3:00PM

Do you mind if i ask where you got the hog emblem with god bless on the sides?

[subyderrick]

WPS! I'll be out in the pen cheering on those hogs!

[Kevin]

Just win, baby

[micali]

Hey ARKANSAS, where dId you pull the rankings number from?  Just curious.

[Tony Perkis]

Let's go!

[PeabodyHawg]

Go Hogs!

[Knot2brite]

Which one of you is it that is already up there at 8 AM making biscuits and bacon. Just heard this on the morning rush

[AugustaHog]

Woo Pig Sooieeee!  The start of something special is upon us!  Give em hell boys!

[flagstaffhog]

Go HOGS Go!

[litmachog]

Such a pretty sight to see.  WPS!!  Go Hogs!!
Omahogs!  Let's get that started. 

[Warrior Way 22]

I haven't been this excited about baseball since...the Astros won the world series last year. WPS! Excited about the start of a great year.

[AHiD]

Does anyone have the lineup?

[USChog]

Stoked

[PigWig]

Does anyone have the lineup?

I don't have the lineup, but Wes Johnson did mention on the radio we would probably stack the lineup with lefties or righties to counter their starters.  They are going RHP, LHP, RHP this weekend, so that should give you some clues. 

[hogfan14]

Anyone near Rogers need two extra tickets? Not able to go and don't want the seats to go to waste.

[JHicks3636]

Besides the start of the greatest sport's season I get the chance to give myself time off to do pbp. I appreciate being made a moderator although it appears to come with bigger stars by your name and some extra editing options that I hope I don't have to use. Let's just enjoy this year's ride to the National Championship.

[JHicks3636]

I'd also like to give kudos to the person who has added about 400 negative karmas to my total in the past month. You obviously have lots of time on your hands. I'm not going anywhere and last I checked positive or negative karma means squat. But enjoy yourself and feel free to keep them coming.

[HogFansReunited]

WPS!!! So damn excited, just wish I could be at Baum right now.

[HogFansReunited]

Which one of you is it that is already up there at 8 AM making biscuits and bacon. Just heard this on the morning rush

That would be Hognoxious, not sure if he posts here but is a great dude to chill with.

[HogFansReunited]

I'd also like to give kudos to the person who has added about 400 negative karmas to my total in the past month. You obviously have lots of time on your hands. I'm not going anywhere and last I checked positive or negative karma means squat. But enjoy yourself and feel free to keep them coming.

Lol, who did you piss off?

[SPAL]

If you're new here.....it might be wise to do some light reading before we get started.

A how to guide on posting in EI
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The Rules
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