Arkansas 4, South Carolina 2
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Hogwired.com: Keuchel Deals K’s, Razorbacks Sweep Gamecocks
Dallas Keuchel pitched the Razorback baseball team to a series sweep of South Carolina, 4-2, on senior day in a crucial Southeastern Conference series with a career high 10 strikeouts on Sunday afternoon at Baum Stadium.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF)
- Vernon Tarver: Keuchel KO’s South Carolina, Diamond Hogs Notebook
- Jerry L. Reed: Arkansas Seniors Saluted
Arkansas 6, South Carolina 3
Add comment May 10th, 2008 10:22pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: Razorbacks Take Series with South Carolina
Logan Forsythe continued to swing a hot bat for the Arkansas baseball team, leading his squad to a 6-3 victory over 13th-ranked South Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Baum Stadium.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF)
- Vernon Tarver: Rallying Razorbacks, Diamond Hogs Notebook
- Jerry L. Reed: Hogs Starter Does Enough
- Rick Fires: Razorbacks get most out of hits
- Chris Cocoles: Hogs’ pitchers keep Gamecocks in check
- Nate Allen: Opportunistic Diamond Hogs take second game from South Carolina
Updated 5/11/08 9:15 a.m.
Arkansas 12, South Carolina 11
Add comment May 9th, 2008 11:43pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: House Walk Off Home Run Lifts Razorbacks Over S.C.
Jacob House hit a 1-0 pitch into the visiting bleachers for a walk-off grand slam home run to lift the Arkansas baseball team to a 12-11 victory over the 13th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks at Baum Stadium on Friday night.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF)
- Vernon Tarver: Bringin Down The House, Diamond Hogs Notebook
- Jerry L. Reed: Razorbacks Climb Out Of Deep Hole To Win
- Rick Fires: Grand slam in 9th starts House party
- Chris Cocoles: Forsythe shouldering big load
- Nate Allen: House call
Updated 5/10/08 9:30 a.m.
High Expectations
7 comments May 9th, 2008 6:05am HogBlogger
Now that Bobby Petrino has wrapped up spring practice and released a post-spring depth chart, let’s take a moment to recap some of the changes in mindset that have occurred on The Hill over the last five months.
After a strong finish in February, these coaches should feel they can recruit against any program in the nation.
Quarterbacks are going to want to come to Arkansas to play in an offense where they can make NFL-type decisions and throws. And receivers will like that the ball is spread around with plenty of chances provided to make plays.
Running backs will see the history of these coaches getting players to the NFL. And defensive players will like running an NFL-type scheme that allows ample opportunity to display their talents in the toughest conference in the country.
So what will we see from this team in the fall? Yes…this will be a Razorback squad that will need to outscore opposing teams. The defense has some good players, but there is a real shortage of bodies in general on that side of the ball.
But how will we do? Who knows…I guess we’ll all try to figure that one out between now and August 30th.
But the administration and mentality that said we could only expect to be middle of the pack among SEC schools is gone. Bobby Petrino made the decision to come to Arkansas because he thought he could win a national championship here. And it’s been easy to see that he expects to be very successful.
Not ‘hopes’…expects. And more than any newly installed offensive or defensive scheme, that mindset has been the biggest change of all.
2008 Razorbacks Post-Spring Depth Chart
Add comment May 7th, 2008 10:19pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: Post-Spring Practice Football Depth Chart Released
Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino released his post-spring practice depth chart on Wednesday.
First Team Offense
Marques Wade, Carlton Salters, London Crawford, WR; Ray Dominguez, LT; Mitch Petrus, LG; Jonathan Luigs, C; DeMarcus Love, RG; Jose Valdez, RT; D.J. Williams, TE; Casey Dick, QB; Michael Smith, RB, Lance Thompson, FB.
First Team Defense
Jake Bequette, DE; Ernest Mitchell, LT; Malcolm Sheppard, RT; Adrian Davis, DE; Elston Forte, SLB; Jerry Franklin, MLB; Ryan Powers, WLB; Jamar Love, CB; Dallas Washington, SS; Matt Harris or Rashaad Johnson, FS; Isaac Madison, CB.
First Team Special Teams
Jeremy Davis, P; Alex Tejada, PK; Matt Harris, Holder.
Also:
- Hogwired.com: Bobby Petrino Press Conference – Spring Practice Wrap-Up
- Alex Abrams: Petrino Unveils First Depth Chart
- Robbie Neiswanger: Norton Undergoes Surgery; Fairchild’s Status Remains Uncertain
- Tom Murphy: Charting the progress
- Nate Allen: Charting a course
- Brandon Marcello: Hogs’ new coach looking to fill voids on special teams in fall
Updated 5/8/08 10:45 a.m.
Sensory Overload
22 comments May 5th, 2008 6:05am HogBlogger
After being counted as one of the 40,000+ at the Razorbacks spring game, my head has been swimming over the last week thinking about all that I saw.
First and foremost…this is definitely the beginning of a new era for Arkansas football. Without having to do a lot of talking, the coaching staff and players have let us know with their actions that things have changed.
Here are some of the things that I noticed this spring:
The new offense is not predictable, and can apparently be taught to the players. The ‘package’ doesn’t predict the play. In fact, it seldom changes between plays.
Passing? Five receivers out on the same play…three progressions and then a swing pass to the flat. Next up…two tight ends on the field at the same time — on the same side — with a split receiver and a slot guy on that side as well.
This offense literally throws the ball all over the field…and that includes the middle of the field, too.
Rushing? Draw plays…reverses…counter plays…fullback dive…even the infamous Houston Dale stretch play. And sometimes…passing the ball first to setup the run. Imagine that?
This offense gives the defense a lot to think about and very few clues as to what’s coming next.
The whole negative notion of quarterbacks as ‘bus drivers’ — on the field not to make plays and not to make mistakes — is gone. Casey Dick is pointing and barking instructions…changing blocking assignments, formations, and plays. In other words, being the leader of the offense.
Not yet Peyton Manning…but definitely well beyond ‘bus driver.’
This football team is going to hit. No more constant worrying about the number of bodies and the fear of getting someone hurt. The ‘being afraid’ that we’ve had over the past several years is gone.
Short on linebackers? Let’s tackle to the ground. Running backs? Tackle them and try to strip the ball, too.
Physical? For years the Razorbacks have been thought of as one of the most physical teams in the SEC. The new coach doesn’t think they’re physical enough yet. Hit every day until it is second nature. Find out who your best football players are and put them on the field.
Rather than a package of blitzes and cornerbacks on an ‘island,’ the focus now is on ‘team’ defense. The offense will get the benefit of practicing against the type of defenses they will see in games. The defense will get to practice against a ‘high end’ version of the type of offense they will see in games.
I’ll stop there for now. I realize that’s a lot to digest…but that’s actually kind of my point. I’ll try to summarize a few more things in a post later this week. Until then, for those who saw any spring practice or scrimmages, what are your thoughts?
Arkansas 5, Alabama 4
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Hogwired.com: Razorbacks Steal Victory from Crimson Tide
Sean Jones stole third and scored on a throwing error to give the Arkansas baseball team a 5-4 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Larry Shank Day at Baum Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Alabama 11, Arkansas 6
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Hogwired.com: Late Inning Swoon Upends Diamond Hogs
Tim Smalling had three hits for the Arkansas baseball team but an eighth inning outburst by the Alabama handed the Razorbacks their second loss to the Crimson Tide, 11-6, at Baum Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Alabama 11, Arkansas 7
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Hogwired.com: Disastrous Fourth Fells Diamond Hogs
Casey Coon went 3 for 4 at the plate including a leadoff double in the ninth, but a disastrous fourth inning in the field for the Arkansas baseball team led to a six-run inning for the Alabama Crimson Tide as the Razorbacks fell 11-7 at Baum Stadium on Friday night.
Arkansas 14, Missouri State 6
1 comment April 30th, 2008 11:33pm TipsterHog
Hogwired.com: Hogs Make it Three Straight, Defeat Missouri State
Scott Lyons reached base five times with four hits to lead the Arkansas Razorback baseball team to a 14-6 victory over Missouri State at Baum Stadium on Wednesday night.
