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Razorbacks to Honor Larry Shank Before the Arkansas-Alabama Baseball Game on Sunday, May 4

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletics Department will honor the late Larry Shank, long time public address announcer at Baum Stadium, before the Arkansas-Alabama baseball game on Sunday, May 4.

Greek Attendance Contest a Success

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Kappa Delta, Kappa Sigma, and Alpha Kappa Alpha were the winners of the first annual Greek attendance contest for last Saturday's spring football game

Andrew Landry Receives Second-Team All-SEC Honors

Monday, April 28th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas golfer Andrew Landry earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference recognition as announced by the league office Wednesday.

Razorbacks Set Spring Game Attendance Record

Monday, April 28th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino's Razorback football team played in front of a school-record crowd of 40,200 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium last Saturday in the annual Red-White Spring Football Game.

Forsythe Named SEC Hitter of the Week

Monday, April 28th, 2008


          FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Junior Logan Forsythe was named the Southeastern Conference Hitter of the Week on Monday afternoon after a fantastic series against Ole Miss over the weekend which allowed the Arkansas Razorback baseball team to win two games and move within a game and a half of the Western Division lead.

Arkansas Baseball Notebook - April 28

Monday, April 28th, 2008


Arkansas Baseball Notebook - April 28

Four Razorbacks Drafted on Day Two of NFL Draft

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


NEW YORK – Arkansas defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, offensive tackle Nate Garner, fullback Peyton Hillis and wide receiver Marcus Monk heard their names called on Sunday in day two of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Razorbacks Sweep Doubleheader in Oxford

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


          OXFORD, Miss. – Logan Forsythe hit two home runs and drove in five runs while Cliff Springston threw a complete game and struck out a career high nine to lead the Arkansas baseball team to a doubleheader sweep and 12-4 victory in the second game over the Mississippi Rebels at Oxford-University Stadium.

Dick, Smith Lead Red to 45-14 Spring Game Victory in Front of 40,000 Fans

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –- Casey Dick passed for 404 yards and two touchdowns and Michael Smith ran for 157 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries as the Red posted a 45-14 victory over the White in Arkansas' spring football game Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Smalling Hits Long Ball, Arkansas Wins in 10

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


          OXFORD, Miss. – Tim Smalling hit three home runs and had six RBI, but it was the RBI single by Ben Tschepikow in the top of the 10th inning that led the Arkansas Razorback baseball team to a wild 13-11 victory over the Mississippi Rebels at Oxford-University Stadium in the first game of a twi-night double header.

John McDonnell Honored on Final Day of Penn Relays

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – Arkansas Razorback track and field concluded competition at the 114th running of Penn Relays on Saturday. The Hogs fell short of winning a wagon wheel for just the third time since 1983.

Marcus Harrison Drafted by Chicago Bears on Day Two of NFL Draft

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


NEW YORK – Defensive tackle Marcus Harrison became the first Razorback selected on day two of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Razorbacks Sweep Doubleheader in Oxford

Sunday, April 27th, 2008


          OXFORD, Miss. – Logan Forsythe hit two home runs and drove in five runs while Cliff Springston threw a complete game and struck out a career high nine to lead the Arkansas baseball team to a doubleheader sweep and 12-4 victory in the second game over the Mississippi Rebels at Oxford-University Stadium.

Dick, Smith Lead Red to 45-14 Spring Game Victory in Front of 40,000 Fans

Saturday, April 26th, 2008


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –- Casey Dick passed for 404 yards and two touchdowns and Michael Smith ran for 157 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries as the Red posted a 45-14 victory over the White in Arkansas' spring football game Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Smalling Hits Long Ball, Arkansas Wins in 10

Saturday, April 26th, 2008


          OXFORD, Miss. – Tim Smalling hit three home runs and had six RBI, but it was the RBI single by Ben Tschepikow in the top of the 10th inning that led the Arkansas Razorback baseball team to a wild 13-11 victory over the Mississippi Rebels at Oxford-University Stadium in the first game of a twi-night double header.

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University of Arkansas is a public co-educational land-grant university. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Founded as Arkansas Industrial University in 1871, its present name was adopted in 1899 and classes were first held in February 1872. It is noted for its strong architecture, agriculture (particularly poultry science), creative writing and business programs.

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