Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:17 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/ Arkansas Razorback Sports Network en-us http://www.arsnonline.com/images/logo.gif http://www.arsnonline.com/ benjamin@nwadesignworks.com http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5547 By: Rick Schaeffer Fayetteville - When KATV’s Steve Sullivan asked Randy Rainwater and the rest of the Drive Time Sports crew to pick the 16 most significant moments in Razorback football since Arkansas joined the Southeastern Conference, it prompted lively discussion on the program. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:15:17 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5546 Lexington, KY - The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum in Lexington has closed its doors, according to media reports in Kentucky. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:59:55 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5545 Athens, GA - Two University of Georgia football players are facing misdemeanor battery charges, and a third has been named by police as a suspect in an unrelated incident in which a Georgia student was beaten and hospitalized. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:57:44 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5544 By: Vaughn McClure Chicago Tribune Chicago, IL - A note at the end of Marcus Harrison's text messages reads "Chasing billions like millions don't matter!" The Bears can't fault the 6-foot-3-inch, 310-pound defensive tackle for thinking big. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:44:44 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5543 Fayetteville, AR - Analyzing Arkansas' 2007-08 season leads to a feeling of deja vu. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:46:29 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5542 Fayetteville - The University of Arkansas reaches two milestones Monday — its contract with fired basketball coach Nolan Richardson ends, and the chancellor who helped show him the door is stepping down after 11 years at the Fayetteville campus. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:44:03 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5541 Fayetteville, AR - The University of Arkansas finished 24th in the 2007-08 United States Sports Academy’s Directors’ Cup standings, it was announced recently. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:23:15 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5540 Athens, GA - Uga VI, the beloved University of Georgia mascot, has died from congestive heart failure at his home in Savannah. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:13:04 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5539 By: Rob Calonge of TFDS at MVN.com Runningbacks have many responsibilities. They need to follow their blockers on runs, follow routes when asked to be a receiver, make as a good decoy on most plays, and take on defenders when it’s necessary for them to block. It’s a large job, but what makes a runningback a household name is his ability to run. That’s why we’re breaking them down by running ability only. We know that there are other assets that a runningback needs to posses, but we’ll do an overall grade on that at a later date. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:19:31 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5538 Auburn Hills, MI - Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has signed Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistant coaches. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:59:02 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5537 Denver, CO - The Denver Nuggets jumped back into the NBA draft, acquiring Sonny Weems from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:51:07 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5536 Fayetteville - Sonny Weems is headed to the Chicago Bulls after being selected in the second round of the National Basketball Association Draft on Thursday night. Weems was the No. 39 overall pick and the second drafted player for Chicago. The Bulls selected Memphis’ Derrick Rose with the No. 1 overall pick. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:21:43 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5535 Fayetteville - 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. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:20:48 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5534 Fayetteville - 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 and a basketball All-American who led Arkansas to two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, make up the 2008 class of inductees into the UA Sports Hall of Honor. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:18:49 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5533 Tuscaloosa, AL - Alabama's already thin linebacker corps took another hit Tuesday when senior Jimmy Johns was dismissed from the team following his arrest on multiple drug charges. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:15:26 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5532 Opelika-Auburn New3s By Collin Mickle Arkansas football fans have already endured a tumultuous offseason this year. So what else is new? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:27:49 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5531 Desert Vista, Arizona linebacker Mike Sadoway will soon be playing in one of college football's toughest conferences. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:22:50 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5530 By: Rick Schaeffer Fayetteville - It’s been nearly two months since a record setting crowd of over 40,000 watched Arkansas’ spring football game and even as summer officially begins Razorback fans find themselves counting the days until pre-season practice begins in August. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:46:44 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5529 Alameda, CA - Darren McFadden and the Oakland Raiders entered contract talks with one major goal in mind: avoid a training camp holdout. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:54:29 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5528 By: Rick Schaeffer Fayetteville - Unless the Major League Baseball draft ravages Arkansas’ deluxe recruiting class, the Razorbacks should jump from so-so in 2008 to a Southeastern Conference contender when the 2009 baseball season begins. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:27:24 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5527 Birmingham, AL - Mike Slive is an avid reader who likes a good cigar and Winston Churchill. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:16:45 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5526 The New York Jets have signed offensive lineman Nate Garner, the team’s seventh-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. The announcement was made today by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:10:11 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5525 Orchard Park, NY - Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters missed his second straight week of voluntary practices for undisclosed reasons on Thursday. Thu, 29 May 2008 20:36:03 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5524 Fayetteville, AR - South Alabama and Arkansas have agreed to a four-game home-and-home basketball series beginning on Nov. 26 at the Mitchell Center. Thu, 29 May 2008 19:07:31 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5523 Destin, FL - To be truthful, Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino still appears guarded, although he says he feels at home in his new job and feels good about his first spring practice in Fayetteville. Wed, 28 May 2008 21:47:34 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5522 Destin, FL - If the majority of SEC head football coaches have their way, the recruiting period will be split into two different signing days. Wed, 28 May 2008 21:44:53 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5521 Columbia, SC - South Carolina forward Chad Gray was dismissed from the men's basketball team by new coach Darrin Horn on Thursday because of repeated violations of team rules. Fri, 23 May 2008 10:41:12 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5520 Tuscaloosa, AL - Alabama forward Alonzo Gee will remove his name from the NBA draft list and return for his senior season. Fri, 23 May 2008 10:38:35 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5519 Fayetteville - Arkansas and Texas will renew their football rivalry in Austin, Texas, this fall in a nationally-televised game on ABC Sports, it was announced on Thursday. The Razorbacks and Longhorns will square off in the non-conference game on Sept. 13, at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT. Thu, 22 May 2008 13:16:14 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5518 Fayetteville - After coming off the bench in the first three games, University of Arkansas freshman forward Michael Sanchez is now starting and helped Reach USA get its first win over the weekend in its exhibition tour of China. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:30:54 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5517 By: Rick Schaeffer Fayetteville - John McDonnell’s mind boggling run as University of Arkansas track coach is nearly over but the Razorback coach proved he still knows how to motivate a team to a championship when the Hogs earned the Southeastern Conference outdoor title. Tue, 20 May 2008 00:30:04 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5516 By: Cory McCartney SI.com Casey Dick has persevered. The Arkansas quarterback stayed the course when he was relegated to backup behind a blue-chip freshman. He kept his cool while standing on the sideline while Darren McFadden and Felix Jones showed off their first-round talent in the "WildHog" formation. He's pressed on despite earning a less-than-endearing following that has wrought message-board gems like "This Casey Dick guy? Not a good quarterback," or "Dick is the worst QB that I have ever seen." Tue, 20 May 2008 00:27:45 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5515 Birmingham, AL - Quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, kicked off LSU's national championship team after repeated off-the-field problems, signed Wednesday with Jacksonville State. Wed, 14 May 2008 22:16:27 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5514 By: Rick Schaeffer Fayetteville - Arkansas’ 2008 baseball season was on the ropes. Post-season opportunities were about to go down the drain. The Razorbacks would miss the SEC and NCAA Tournaments for the first time in seven years. Then, one swing of the bat changed everything. Wed, 14 May 2008 22:00:57 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5513 By Jennifer Johnston Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN - Vanderbilt basketball star Shan Foster, who will receive a degree in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt's Peabody College on May 9, is a student his professors won't soon forget - one who gives out bear hugs with abandon, plays gospel songs on pianos around campus to relax and accepts with disarming humility the challenge that he can use his celebrity status to better the world. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:50:43 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5512 Indianapolis, IN - An NCAA committee has recommended changing the goaltending rule so that a ball that is completely above the rim and has already hit the backboard could not be touched, regardless of whether it is on an upward or downward flight. Mon, 12 May 2008 18:49:23 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5511 Alameda, CA - The Raiders conducted their first organized practices of the year over the weekend, otherwise known as running back Darren McFadden's coming-out party amidst a sea of players from which few will make the opening-day roster. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:57:28 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5510 Alameda, CA - Raiders running backs coach Tom Rathman fumbled just seven times in a nine-year career at fullback that included 864 total rushes and receptions. Rookie running back Darren McFadden fumbled 23 times in three seasons at Arkansas. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:56:27 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5509 Alameda, CA - Darren McFadden isn't a know-it-all rookie, but the Raiders are working on it. Sun, 11 May 2008 20:44:00 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5508 Alameda, CA - Darren McFadden continues to be impressive when speaking with the media. Sun, 11 May 2008 16:13:21 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5507 Alameda, CA - Darren McFadden isn't a know-it-all rookie, but the Raiders are working on it. Sat, 10 May 2008 22:56:59 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5506 Alameda, CA - Bo Jackson ? Napoleon Kaufman ? Marcus Allen ? Sat, 10 May 2008 22:53:39 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5505 Tuscaloosa, AL - Here's one wish Alabama coach Nick Saban can't necessarily make come true: To have all the signees in school when the first summer session begins June 3. Sat, 10 May 2008 21:19:17 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5504 Alemeda, CA - On Day 2 of The Oakland Raiders 2008 Rookie Mini-Camp, rookie RB Darren McFadden had the opportunity to address the media in the press room of the team's Alameda, Calif., facility. The Raiders chose McFadden with the #4 overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft two weeks ago. Sat, 10 May 2008 21:07:14 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5503 Alemeda, CA - Darren McFadden burst through the middle during a drill and slowed up as he reached the secondary only to be scolded by offensive coordinator Greg Knapp for not running hard for 40 yards. Sat, 10 May 2008 21:05:54 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5502 Gainesville, FL - A Florida football player was kicked off the team Friday after turning himself in on charges he used the gas credit card of a woman who was killed along with another player in a motorcycle accident. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:52:03 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5501 Decatur, AL - Alabama coach Nick Saban said linebacker Rolando McClain was involved in a motorcycle accident but sustained only minor injuries. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:06:41 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5500 Tuscaloosa, AL - Nick Saban normally spends this time of year on the road evaluating prep prospects and visiting with high school coaches. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:05:52 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5499 By: Bill Haisten Tulsa World On Friday, Rotnei Clarke — the most prolific scorer in the history of Oklahoma high school basketball — receives his diploma as a graduate of Verdigris High School. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:21:58 -0400 http://www.arsnonline.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5498 By Tom Archdeacon Dayton Daily News Over the decades, the game changed, but one thing remained the same: The love always was there. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:20:10 -0400