Stories by Robbie Neiswanger
RSSDrive-By Shooting Reported
SPRINGDALE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting reported on Braxton Drive on Friday night.
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Clay, Cardinals Cruise Past Pea Ridge
PEA RIDGE — Farmington football coach Mike Adams told his players all week he wanted them to play with a sense of urgency Friday night.
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PEOPLE & PLACES
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Arkansas Receives Facility Gift
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas is moving closer to reaching its fundraising goal for a football operations center. Continue reading...
Davis All-Too Familiar With Bad Luck
FAYETTEVILLE — Darryl Phipps couldn’t believe the news when he heard it Friday.
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Davis Goes Down With Leg Injury
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas surged in the second half of the 2010 season thanks largely to the contributions of running back Knile Davis.
If the junior’s scream after having his left leg injured in a pile during Thursday night’s scrimmage was any indication, the Razorbacks will have to win without him this season. Continue reading...
Small Playing Large For Hogs
ARKANSAS FULLBACK MAKES AN EARLY IMPRESSION DURING PRESEASON PRACTICE
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas fullback Kiero Small doesn’t play the most attention-grabbing position. Continue reading...
Highsmith Making An Impact At Arkansas
JUNIOR COLLEGE TRANSFER HOLDS HIS OWN
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas newcomer Alonzo Highsmith was one of the early surprises of preseason camp when, on his first day, he lined up with the first-team defense. Continue reading...
Petrino’s Phrase Perfect
‘DIDN’T COME HERE TO PAINT’ REMARK GETS TRADEMARKED
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino struck a chord with fans last November when he summed up wide receiver Joe Adams’ decisive touchdown catch on a gutsy fourth-down call against LSU. Continue reading...
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE MEDIA DAYS: High Expectations Don’t Faze Coach
PETRINO SAYS RAZORBACKS HAVE TALENT, EXPERIENCE TO CHASE 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP
HOOVER, Ala. — The offensive line is an obvious question mark. Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino wouldn’t deny that fact Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading...
Big Eighth Lifts Naturals
TEAM’S TITLE HOPES INTACT
SPRINGDALE — Northwest Arkansas kept its Texas League North Division first half title hopes intact Sunday, getting an eight-run eighth inning to break open a tie game en route to a 15-10 win in Arvest Ballpark. Continue reading...
RAZORBACKS BASEBALL: Astin Motivates Hitters
DIAMOND HOGS OFTEN CATCH FIRE WITH RELIEVER ON HILL
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has a message for Barrett Astin when he hands the ball to the team’s most reliable relief pitcher. Continue reading...
Razorbacks Pack Bags For Postseason
ARKANSAS HEADS OUT WEST AS NO. 2 SEED IN TEMPE REGIONAL OF NCAA TOURNEY
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas catcher James McCann said the Razorbacks knew they were Oklahomabound when the field for the 2009 NCAA Baseball Championships was announced in 2009. Continue reading...
Van Horn Signs Extension With Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino agreed to a lucrative and lengthy contract extension with the Razorbacks last December. Continue reading...
ARKANSAS QUARTERBACKS: Hogs Search For Leader
MCGEE WAITS TO SEE IF WILSON, MITCHELL CAN ‘PUSH EVERYBODY’
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee considered former quarterback Ryan Mallett a superb leader for the Razorbacks. Continue reading...
Lewis Basks In Glow Of First Major Win
BACK IN FAYETTEVILLE, FORMER RAZORBACK WON’T SETTLE FOR ONE VICTORY, UA COACH SAYS
FAYETTEVILLE — Stacy Lewis couldn’t really believe what happened April 3, when she completed her final round at the Nabisco Championship in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Continue reading...
Defense Stymies Offense In Razorbacks Scrimmage
FAYETTEVILLE — One stop turned into two. Two turned into three. Three turned into four. Continue reading...
Arkansas Wide Receiver Childs On The Mend
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas wide receiver Greg Childs raised some eyebrows earlier this week when he walked onto the practice fi eld without a brace on his right knee. Continue reading...
Having A ‘Goode’ Time
FORMER ARKANSAS RAZORBACK PLAYING IN SUPER BOWL XLV
FAYETTEVILLE — A former Arkansas Razorback will be playing in Super Bowl XLV tonight. Continue reading...
Allen Ful lls Need
QUARTERBACK’S RECRUITMENT UNUSUAL FOR RAZORBACKS
FAYETTEVILLE — Signing Fayetteville High quarterback Brandon Allen to a national letter of intent shouldn’t have been any trouble for Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino. Continue reading...
Arkansas Finishes No. 12 In Polls
FINAL POSITION HIGHEST FOR RAZORBACKS SINCE 1988 SEASON
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino and the Razorbacks had hoped to celebrate the end of the 2010 season with a Top-5 ranking. Continue reading...
ARKANSAS FOOTBALL: Mallett Faces Decision
JUNIOR QUARTERBACK MAY MOVE ON TO NFL
NEW ORLEANS — Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett looked as if he had been crying when he sat down beside coach Bobby Petrino and Jake Bequette in the postgame interview room late Thursday night. Continue reading...
Robinson’s Patience Pays Off
UA DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR TAILORS AGGRESSIVE STYLE TO SUIT PLAYERS’ STRENGTHS
NEW ORLEANS — There are plenty of ways to describe Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson. Continue reading...
Top-Notch Quarterbacks Face Off
MALLETT, PRYOR HAD OUTSTANDING SEASONS LEADING INTO TUESDAY’S MATCHUP
NEW ORLEANS — Ohio State guard Justin Boren has a unique perspective on the Sugar Bowl’s quarterbacks. Continue reading...
Buckeyes Ignoring Distractions
NEW ORLEANS — The NCAA’s decision last week to suspend five Ohio State players for five games to start the 2011 season has become the unexpected story of the Sugar Bowl. Continue reading...
Seniors Ready For Action
SUGAR BOWL HAS RAZORBACKS FEELING WARM AND TOASTY
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas teammates Ray Dominguez and DeMarcus Love agreed on something very important as they prepared for their senior seasons. Continue reading...
Once-Lost Franklin Anchors Razorbacks
LINEBACKER CLOSES IN ON STATISTICAL MILESTONE
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas linebackers coach Reggie Johnson hasn’t forgotten Jerry Franklin’s first game. Continue reading...
RAZORBACK NOTEBOOK: UA Coordinators, Ohio State Share History
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and Ohio State will meet for the first time when they play in the Sugar Bowl. Continue reading...
DESTINATION SET: Hogs Get Sugar Bowl Invite
RAZORBACKS TO PLAY BUCKEYES
FAYETTEVILLE — While Auburn started to score and score and score against South Carolina on Saturday night, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said he remained cautious. Continue reading...
BCS Chances In Auburn’s Hands
HOGS NEED TIGERS TO WIN FOR A SHOT AT SUGAR BOWL IN NEW ORLEANS
FAYETTEVILLE — Defensive end Jake Bequette is part of a long lineage of Arkansas football greats. His grandfather, father and uncle all played for the Razorbacks. Continue reading...
Hog Receivers More Than Just Hands
FAYETTEVILLE — When tight end D.J. Williams finally completed his sideline-tosideline run to the end zone last Saturday night, Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright approached him with a big smile on his face. Continue reading...
Road Has Been Kind To Hogs This Season
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas will get a chance to play in what coach Bobby Petrino called a “huge game” against No. 6 LSU in the regular season finale on Saturday. Continue reading...
Razorbacks Ride Out Storm
FAYETTEVILLE — When Arkansas headed into the locker room for the first of two weather-related breaks Saturday, coach Bobby Petrino threw a bit of a curveball at the Razorbacks. Continue reading...
Questions Linger For UA
RAZORBACKS’ DEFENSE, SPECIAL TEAMS STRUGGLED IN LOSS
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas had high hopes for the 2010 season, believing it had the pieces in place to challenge for a championship. Continue reading...
Penalties Hurt Hogs
OFFENSE STRUGGLED WITH CONSISTENCY AGAINST TEXAS A&M
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ defensive effort in the 24-17 win against Texas A&M in Cowboys Stadium impressed coach Bobby Petrino on Saturday. Continue reading...
Hogs Get Off Week To Rebound From Loss
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said the Razorbacks are “lucky” to have an off week. Continue reading...
Hogs Flourish In Two-Minute Drill
ARKANSAS ABLE TO SCORE POINTS LATE AT GEORGIA
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams was still amazed by the eftciency of it all Tuesday. Continue reading...
Hogs’ Johnson Sidelined Indefinitely
JUNIOR SUFFERS ‘BOWEL’ INJURY IN VICTORY AGAINST LOUISANA-MONORE
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas had planned to carry a four-man backfield rotation into the Southeastern Conference opener at Georgia on Saturday. But those plans won’t come to fruition. Continue reading...
Leon Looked Good At New Position
FAYETTEVILLE — Playing safety runs in Arkansas senior Anthony Leon's family. Continue reading...
Switch Thrills Hogs’ Leon
PETRINO SAYS LB WILL CONTRIBUTE
FAYETTEVILLE — The smile never seemed to leave Anthony Leon’s face as he spoke about his new position after an Arkansas practice last week. Sure, there’s a lot to learn. There are games to play before he can truly prove himself, too. But it was evident Leon, the Razorbacks safety-turnedlinebacker, has found a home with the defense. Continue reading...
Running Backs Battle Even
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR LOOKING FOR ONE TO ‘TAKE CHARGE’
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas running backs coach Tim Horton thought he was starting to figure everything out. Continue reading...
SHAKY START: Humphrey Shows Promise
AFTER ONE BAD PRACTICE, ARKANSAS FRESHMAN STEPS UP
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas wide receivers coach Kris Cinkovich thought he had been duped. Continue reading...
Freshman Impresses Hogs’ Staff
NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSIVE END IN ARKANSAS’ IMMEDIATE PLANS
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas defensive end Chris Smith doesn’t always know where he’s going. Continue reading...
STEPPING UP: Wintson Continues To Improve
CONFIDENCE KEY FOR CB
FAYETTEVILLE — Darius Winston isn’t a man of many words. But the soft-spoken cornerback from West Helena didn’t need a rambling synopsis of his experience when he arrived on Arkansas’ campus late last summer. Continue reading...
Freshman pitcher impressive in Hogs’ season-ending loss
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn was disappointed with the season-ending loss to Arizona State, but couldn’t hide his admiration for his freshman pitcher’s efforts Sunday night. Continue reading...
NCAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Arkansas Rests Up For Regional
GRAMBLING STATE TO LEAD OFF EVENT FRIDAY
FAYETTEVILLE — It wasn’t easy getting anyone in the Arkansas locker room to come out and say it Monday, but going 0-2 in last week’s Southeastern Conference Tournament was a blessing in disguise. Continue reading...
UA’s Wilson Gaining Confidence
TIME WITH FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE FOR QB
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson opened spring practice with a specific goal in mind: Gain some much-needed confidence while running Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino’s offense. Continue reading...
Hogs’ Kuhn Surprises Van Horn
WISCONSIN PRODUCT LEADS RAZORBACKS AT PLATE IN SEC ACTION
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn didn’t need any time to ponder the question when it was thrown his way Monday: After 28 games, the halfway point, who has been the biggest surprise of the year? Continue reading...
Leon Ready To Make Impact
RAZORBACKS SENIOR HAS SHOT TO LOCK UP FREE SAFETY JOB
FAYETTEVILLE — Anthony Leon was supposed to be an instant success at safety for Arkansas. The junior college transfer definitely looked the part. Continue reading...
UA SPRING FOOTBALL - BREAKING DOWN THE RAZORBACKS
FAYETTEVILLE — Offensive Line - Arkansas must replace a talented tough, outspoken and experienced offensive lineman this spring, but coach Bobby Petrino didn’t sound overly concerned when he spoke about the group last week. Sure, losing an NFL-bound lineman like Mitch Petrus is never a good thing. But Petrino also knows what he has coming back. Continue reading...
