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Bevy of Hogs Advance on Day Six of U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore. – The 200- and 1,500-meter races were stellar events for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day six of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Friday.
Posted on 7/5/08 from Hogwired.com
EUGENE, Ore. – The 200- and 1,500-meter races were stellar events for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day six of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Friday.
Posted on 7/5/08 from Hogwired.com
Three Hogs Advance in 1,500 on Day Five of the U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, Ore. – Three Arkansas Razorbacks advanced to the next round of running in the 1,500 meters on day five of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Thursday.
Posted on 7/4/08 from Hogwired.com
EUGENE, Ore. – Three Arkansas Razorbacks advanced to the next round of running in the 1,500 meters on day five of the U.S. Olympic Trials at Oregon's Hayward Field on Thursday.
Posted on 7/4/08 from Hogwired.com
Landry Wins Title at 33rd Annual Palmetto Amateur
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback golfer Andrew Landry posted a final-round 74 to win the 33rd Annual Palmetto Amateur, finishing five shot ahead of second-place Zack Sucher. Landry finished the event with a one-under-par 279 at the par-70, 6,713-yar..
Posted on 7/3/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Razorback golfer Andrew Landry posted a final-round 74 to win the 33rd Annual Palmetto Amateur, finishing five shot ahead of second-place Zack Sucher. Landry finished the event with a one-under-par 279 at the par-70, 6,713-yar..
Posted on 7/3/08 from Hogwired.com
Arkansas Finishes 24th in Directors’ Cup Standings
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas finished 24th in the 2007-08 United States Sports Academy's Directors' Cup standings, it was announced recently.
Posted on 6/30/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas finished 24th in the 2007-08 United States Sports Academy's Directors' Cup standings, it was announced recently.
Posted on 6/30/08 from Hogwired.com
Former Tennis Hog Captures Second Professional Title
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, ..
Posted on 6/30/08 from Hogwired.com
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, ..
Posted on 6/30/08 from Hogwired.com
Tyson Gay Wins 100M on Day Three of U.S. Olympic Trials
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.
Posted on 6/29/08 from Hogwired.com
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.
Posted on 6/29/08 from Hogwired.com
Hogs Stellar in 100M on Day Two of U.S. Olympic Trials
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.
Posted on 6/29/08 from Hogwired.com
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.
Posted on 6/29/08 from Hogwired.com
Strang Runs 5K on Day One of U.S. Trials
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.
Posted on 6/28/08 from Hogwired.com
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.
Posted on 6/28/08 from Hogwired.com
Chris Bucknam Named Cross Country, Track and Field Head Coach
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 At..
Posted on 6/27/08 from Hogwired.com
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 At..
Posted on 6/27/08 from Hogwired.com
Sonny Weems Drafted by the Chicago Bulls
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.
Posted on 6/27/08 from Hogwired.com
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.
Posted on 6/27/08 from Hogwired.com
Track Hogs Set for U.S. Olympic Trials
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. Comp..
Posted on 6/26/08 from Hogwired.com
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. Comp..
Posted on 6/26/08 from Hogwired.com
Trantham Named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations
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..
Posted on 6/25/08 from Hogwired.com
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..
Posted on 6/25/08 from Hogwired.com
Nine Razorbacks Selected for Induction into the UA Sports Hall of Honor
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..
Posted on 6/24/08 from Hogwired.com
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..
Posted on 6/24/08 from Hogwired.com
Track Hogs Conclude Events at Junior Championships
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Razorback track and field has concluded competition at the USA Junior Championships at Ohio State's Jesse Owen Memorial Stadium.
Posted on 6/22/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Razorback track and field has concluded competition at the USA Junior Championships at Ohio State's Jesse Owen Memorial Stadium.
Posted on 6/22/08 from Hogwired.com
Laird Wins USA Junior Javelin Championship
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas freshman Luke Laird won the javelin throw at the USA Junior Championships in Columbus, Ohio on Friday. Two Razorbacks also qualified for the finals in their events.
Posted on 6/21/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas freshman Luke Laird won the javelin throw at the USA Junior Championships in Columbus, Ohio on Friday. Two Razorbacks also qualified for the finals in their events.
Posted on 6/21/08 from Hogwired.com
Five Track Hogs Set to Compete at USA Junior Championships
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Razorback track and field will be represented by five student-athletes at the 2008 USA Junior Championships, held at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, on the campus of Ohio State University. The meet will take place June ..
Posted on 6/19/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Razorback track and field will be represented by five student-athletes at the 2008 USA Junior Championships, held at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, on the campus of Ohio State University. The meet will take place June ..
Posted on 6/19/08 from Hogwired.com
Andrew Landry Named Honorable Mention All-American
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second time in his Razorback career, Andrew Landry was named to the PING honorable mention All-American team as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Landry becomes the eighth two-time All-American in A..
Posted on 6/17/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the second time in his Razorback career, Andrew Landry was named to the PING honorable mention All-American team as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Landry becomes the eighth two-time All-American in A..
Posted on 6/17/08 from Hogwired.com
Luke Laird Featured in Sports Illustrated
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas freshman Luke Laird, a javelin thrower on the Razorback track and field team, is featured in this month's Sports Illustrated "Faces in the Crowd." The magazine is currently available on newsstands.
Posted on 6/17/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas freshman Luke Laird, a javelin thrower on the Razorback track and field team, is featured in this month's Sports Illustrated "Faces in the Crowd." The magazine is currently available on newsstands.
Posted on 6/17/08 from Hogwired.com
Balumbu Earns Bronze Finish at NCAA Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa – Nkosinza Balumbu earned a bronze finished for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day four of the NCAA Championships. Arkansas finished 17th in the team standings with 18 points.
Posted on 6/15/08 from Hogwired.com
DES MOINES, Iowa – Nkosinza Balumbu earned a bronze finished for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day four of the NCAA Championships. Arkansas finished 17th in the team standings with 18 points.
Posted on 6/15/08 from Hogwired.com
Kosgei, McCorkel All-Americans on Day Three of NCAA Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa – Spencer McCorkel in the pole vault and Peter Kosgei in the 3,000-meter steeplechase both earned All-America honors and Nkosinza Balumbu advanced to the finals for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day three of the NCAA Champ..
Posted on 6/14/08 from Hogwired.com
DES MOINES, Iowa – Spencer McCorkel in the pole vault and Peter Kosgei in the 3,000-meter steeplechase both earned All-America honors and Nkosinza Balumbu advanced to the finals for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day three of the NCAA Champ..
Posted on 6/14/08 from Hogwired.com
Bill Gray to Conclude 29-Year Tenure with the Razorbacks
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Senior associate athletic director Bill Gray will step down from his role in the athletic department on July 31, 2008, after 29 years of service to Razorback Athletics as a student-athlete, football coach, recruiting coordinat..
Posted on 6/13/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Senior associate athletic director Bill Gray will step down from his role in the athletic department on July 31, 2008, after 29 years of service to Razorback Athletics as a student-athlete, football coach, recruiting coordinat..
Posted on 6/13/08 from Hogwired.com
Shawn Forrest Runner-Up in NCAA 10K
DES MOINES, Iowa – Shawn Forrest and James Strang earned All-America honors for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day two of the NCAA Championships at Drake Stadium.
Posted on 6/13/08 from Hogwired.com
DES MOINES, Iowa – Shawn Forrest and James Strang earned All-America honors for Arkansas Razorback track and field on day two of the NCAA Championships at Drake Stadium.
Posted on 6/13/08 from Hogwired.com
Three Advance on Day One of NCAA Championships
DES MOINES, Iowa – Arkansas Razorback track and field saw three of its student-athletes advance to finals later this week on day one of competition at the NCAA Championships at Drake Stadium.
Posted on 6/12/08 from Hogwired.com
DES MOINES, Iowa – Arkansas Razorback track and field saw three of its student-athletes advance to finals later this week on day one of competition at the NCAA Championships at Drake Stadium.
Posted on 6/12/08 from Hogwired.com
Diamond Hogs Continue to Play in Summer Leagues
The 2008 Arkansas baseball season may have ended at the Stanford Regional, but the Razorbacks are continuing to play, although with new teammates, as members of various summer leagues.
Posted on 6/12/08 from Hogwired.com
The 2008 Arkansas baseball season may have ended at the Stanford Regional, but the Razorbacks are continuing to play, although with new teammates, as members of various summer leagues.
Posted on 6/12/08 from Hogwired.com
Harwood-Rom Named Associate AD for Academic Support
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Melissa Harwood-Rom has been named the associate athletic director for academic support for the University of Arkansas Athletic Department, Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced Wednesday.
Posted on 6/11/08 from Hogwired.com
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Melissa Harwood-Rom has been named the associate athletic director for academic support for the University of Arkansas Athletic Department, Vice-Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced Wednesday.
Posted on 6/11/08 from Hogwired.com
