Arkansas Finishes 24th in Directors’ Cup Standings
Monday, June 30th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas finished 24th in the 2007-08 United States Sports Academy's Directors' Cup standings, it was announced recently.
Archive for June, 2008
Former Tennis Hog Captures Second Professional Title
Monday, June 30th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Former Razorback netter Matt Roberts won the second doubles title of his professional career this past weekend at the Montafoner Raiffeisen ITF Futures event in Vandans, Austria. Roberts and Gaetano Marrone earned a 6-0, 2-6, 10-2 victory over the fourth-seeded team of Haitem Abid and Bastian Knittel for the tournament win.
Tyson Gay Wins 100M on Day Three of U.S. Olympic Trials
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. – Former member of the Arkansas Razorback track and field team, Tyson Gay, won the 100 meters on day three of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Sunday.
Hogs Stellar in 100M on Day Two of U.S. Olympic Trials
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. – J-Mee Samuels, Tyson Gay and Wallace Spearmon were superb in the 100 meters on day two of the U.S. Olympic Trials as current and former members of Arkansas Razorback track and field compete at Oregon's Hayward Field.
Strang Runs 5K on Day One of U.S. Trials
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. – James Strang competed in the 5,000-meter prelims for Arkansas track and field on day one of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Friday.
Chris Bucknam Named Cross Country, Track and Field Head Coach
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –- Following 25 seasons and 35 conference championships at Northern Iowa, Chris Bucknam has been named head men's cross country and track and field coach at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced on Friday.
Sonny Weems Traded to Denver After Getting Drafted by Chicago
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After being drafted by the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, former Arkansas guard/forward Sonny Weems is now headed to Denver.
Track Hogs Set for U.S. Olympic Trials
Friday, June 27th, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. – Arkansas track and field will see five of its current student athletes and six of its former student athletes take to the track for the U.S. Olympic Trials at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field over the next several days. Competition begins Friday, June 27 and ends Sunday, July 6.
Trantham Named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas native Matt Trantham has been named the senior associate athletic director for internal operations for the University of Arkansas' Department of Athletics, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced Wednesday.
Nine Razorbacks Selected for Induction into the UA Sports Hall of Honor
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nine former University of Arkansas student-athletes, including the baseball career leader in hits and RBI, two football All-Americans, a four-time national champion in men's track and field, a four-time All-American in women's track and field
Track Hogs Conclude Events at Junior Championships
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Razorback track and field has concluded competition at the USA Junior Championships at Ohio State's Jesse Owen Memorial Stadium.
Sonny Weems Drafted by the Chicago Bulls
Friday, June 27th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sonny Weems is headed to the Chicago Bulls after being selected in the second round of the National Basketball Association Draft on Thursday night.
Track Hogs Set for U.S. Olympic Trials
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. – Arkansas track and field will see five of its current student athletes and six of its former student athletes take to the track for the U.S. Olympic Trials at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field over the next several days. Competition begins Friday, June 27 and ends Sunday, July 6.
Trantham Named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas native Matt Trantham has been named the senior associate athletic director for internal operations for the University of Arkansas' Department of Athletics, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced Wednesday.
Nine Razorbacks Selected for Induction into the UA Sports Hall of Honor
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Nine former University of Arkansas student-athletes, including the baseball career leader in hits and RBI, two football All-Americans, a four-time national champion in men's track and field, a four-time All-American in women's track and field
About University of Arkansas
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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