Great Article on Tyson Gay July 31, 2008

 The 2008 Olympics are quickly approaching. Expect to hear many interesting stories on U.S. athletes in the coming weeks, including this great story on former Hog Tyson Gay.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3509899&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1

KILA KAAIHUE GETS THE CALL July 29, 2008

Its a bittersweet moment for Naturals fans. All-Star slugger Kila Kaaihue has been called up to the Kansas City Royals AAA affiliate in Omaha tonight. Its well deserved, Kaaihue leads the Texas League in homeruns and walks, and is even batting .313 on the season.
  The Hawaiian native has spent a long time in the [...]

Another Hog Player Arrested July 27, 2008

The 4th Hog player arrested since March.  Unbelievable.  Here is the story from the Associated Press:
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas wide receiver Marques Wade faces a drunken-driving charge after authorities say he nearly hit a police officer with his car late Saturday night. A Fayetteville police report shows an officer stopped the sophomore from Ellenwood, [...]

SEC Media Days are here! July 23, 2008

  I think just about everyone looks forward to media days. Everyone that is, except for the coaches. Its a non-stop barrage of questions that reminds this reporter of a virtual game of dodgeball for the SEC’s frontmen. Last year the big story was Nick Saban and his return to coaching. This time, its Bobby [...]

Help out Decatur Schools, play softball July 21, 2008

There is a coed softball tournament taking place next week to help benefit Decatur Schools. There is still time to sign up, note the contact number below.
 The deadline is Wednesday this week.   
100 dollar entry fee
July 26th and 27th
14 and up age
Double elimination
contact 479-787-0026

A Reason to go to Springfield July 20, 2008

If you’re in NW Arkansas, you won’t have to travel far to see some Major-League pitching. Sunday’s Naturals game in Springfield will feature St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter.
The former Cy Young Award winner will be starting his rehab assignment after undergoing his 2nd elbow surgery since 2004.
Carpenter has not started a game since St. [...]

Razorback Football Holding Final Summer Camp July 19, 2008

With the start of the season just weeks away, the Arkansas football coaches are wrapping up other duties like hosting their final camp of the summer.
Bobby Petrino and staff will welcome in some of their top recruits for a one day camp on Saturday.
And the head hog is changing it up a bit. Campers will [...]

A Perspective on Matt Jones July 17, 2008

An interesting take on the Matt Jones arrest, and what it means.
 http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2008/7/13/570752/on-matt-jones-the-power-of

PEYTON HILLIS SIGNS WITH DENVER July 16, 2008

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – The Denver Broncos signed seventh-round
draft pick Peyton Hillis, a fullback from Arkansas who helped clear the way for two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden. Hillis gained 2,624 all-purpose yards and scored 23 touchdowns as a three-year starter at Arkansas, where he set school records for running backs with 118 career catches, [...]

Former Razorback Pitcher in MLB Futures Game July 13, 2008

Former Razorback pitcher Jess Todd of the Springfield Cardinals wasn’t in attendance for tonight’s game.
In fact, he’s all the way up in New York City. Major League Baseball’s All-Star break kicks off tomorrow with their 10th annual MLB Futures game.
Pitcher Jess Todd was named to the US roster while Naturals right-hander Julio Pimentel [...]