Brewer Drafted By Utah Jazz

Ryan Aber: Brewer Headed To Utah

Ronnie Brewer became the 11th Arkansas player to be drafted in the first round in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, when he was selected No. 14 by the Utah Jazz.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Brewer Goes 14th to Utah in First Round of NBA Draft
HawgsIllustrated.com: Brewer Jazzed (subscription)
Scott Cain: All jazzed up
Nate Allen: All that Jazz
AP: Jazz take Arkansas guard Ronnie Brewer
The Salt Lake Tribune: Surprise, surprise, But can the 'shooting guard' shoot?, Brewer looks a lot like Snyder
AP Photos: Ronnie Brewer, Ronnie Brewer, Jerry Sloan
Getty Images: Ronnie Brewer / David Stern, Utah Fans, Ronnie Brewer

Updated 6/29/06 7:50 a.m. - Added additional links.

Ewing, Arnold Leave Baseball Team

Just a little over a week after being named a Freshman All-American, Mike Capshaw writes in today's Morning News that Razorbacks second baseman James Ewing is leaving the team. Outfielder Clint Arnold is also leaving to pursue more playing time at another school.

Ewing was apparently unhappy being separated from his twin brother Michael Ewing, who plays for Southern Mississippi. According to the article, James is planning to reunite with him at Hattiesburg.

As anyone will tell you who watched the Diamond Hogs this year, losing Ewing is a devastating blow. The future success of next season's team just got a little more cloudy for Dave Van Horn and his staff.

Heath Hires Cyprien as Assistant

Hogwired.com: Cyprien Named Assistant Basketball Coach

New Mexico State associate head coach Glynn Cyprien has joined the Arkansas Razorback basketball staff as an assistant, head coach Stan Heath announced on Friday.
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"When I started this process, I decided to take my time and find not only the best candidate, but someone who could make an impact on our program," Heath said. "Glynn has a wealth of experience and he has worked for several great coaches, including Eddie Sutton. He has a lot of energy and excitement, and he relates to the players."

Also:

Alex Abrams: Heath Fills Staff With Cyprien
Scott Cain: Arkansas chooses Cyprien

Updated 6/17/06 11:35 a.m. - Added additional links.

They Say It's Your Birthday

Yes, I'm officially one year older today. Well I guess it didn't technically happen all in one day. Let's put it this way...yesterday I was old...today I'm older. ;-)

As promised, I'm going on a blog break for a little bit. Also going to take some time to look at taking the Hog blog to the next level of technology during the "off season." Let's hope I'm as successful with that as Gus and Houston Dale will be in the fall.

Anyway...I'm sure The Slop and Hogville will keep the fires burning over the summer.

Be back soon...GO HOGS!

Ewing Named Freshman All-American

Hogwired.com: James Ewing Named Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball

Arkansas freshman second baseman James Ewing was named to Collegiate Baseball’s Freshmen All-America team on Thursday.

Also:

CollegiateBaseball.com: "Louisville Slugger's" Freshmen All-American Baseball Team
Jerry L. Reed: Future Looks Bright For Diamond Hogs

Three Razorbacks Selected on First Day of MLB Draft

Hogwired.com: Hamblin, Gentry, Parker Drafted on First Day of MLB Draft

Arkansas junior first baseman Danny Hamblin, senior center fielder Craig Gentry and junior third baseman Blake Parker were selected on the first day of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday.

Also:

Mike Capshaw: Three Razorbacks Taken In MLB Draft, Seidel Turns Down Big Bucks
Doug Crise: Stegall: Miami is likely out, NY in

Oklahoma State 6, Arkansas 5

Hogwired.com: Diamond Hogs' Season Ends at Left-Field Wall

Top-seeded Oklahoma State used a five-run sixth inning and hung on for a 6-5 win over Arkansas on Sunday afternoon, ending the Razorbacks' season in front of 6,369 fans at Baum Stadium.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF), Post-Game Quotes
TipsterHog Photos: Fayetteville Regional
Mike Capshaw: Coming Up Short
Alex Abrams: Regional Attendance Falls Short of Expectations
Rick Fires: Fly ball, Hogs come up short
Rob Keys: Fayetteville Regional Report
Chris Bahn: Gentry leaves it all on field for Hogs
Nate Allen: Out of steam
David Showers: Five-run Cowboy sixth contributes to Hogs' undoing

Arkansas 6, Princeton 2

Hogwired.com: Diamond Hogs Rally to Beat Princeton, 6-2

Second-seeded Arkansas staved off elimination Saturday afternoon with a 6-2 win over Princeton in front of 5,714 fans at the NCAA Fayetteville Regional at Baum Stadium.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF)
TipsterHog Photos: Fayetteville Regional
Mike Capshaw: Temple Of Boom
The Morning News: Staehely Emotional In Defeat
Rick Fires: Live to play another day
Rob Keys: Crowd lets Hogs hear displeasure
Chris Bahn: Exhaustion, crowd finally get to pitcher
Chris Cocoles: Hogs finally push across some runs
Nate Allen: Staying alive
Rainer Sabin: Ewing comes through in the clutch a day after forgettable night

Oral Roberts 4, Arkansas 3

Hogwired.com: ORU Knocks Off Diamond Hogs in 11 Innings, 4-3

Oral Roberts' Kelly Minissale singled in the winning run in the 11th inning to help the Golden Eagles knock off No. 17 Arkansas 4-3 in 11 innings in the opening round of the NCAA Fayetteville Regional at Baum Stadium.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Box Score (PDF), Post-Game Quotes, Post-Game Notes
TipsterHog Photos: Fayetteville Regional
Mike Capshaw: 11th Inning Blunder
Jerry L. Reed: Arkansas Ace Fares Well On Mound
The Morning News: Tempers Flare In The Sixth
Rick Fires: Lightning strikes twice
Rob Keys: Fayetteville Regional Report
Chris Cocoles: Razorbacks left dwelling on missed opportunities
Chris Bahn: Facing Jarrett again no relief for Arkansas
Nate Allen: Extra-inning undoing
Heath Allen: Arkansas-Oral Roberts NCAA Regional Notebook
Tulsa World: Eagles slip by Hogs

Updated 6/3/06 10:05 a.m. - Added additional links.

Pre-Game Reports - Arkansas vs. Oral Roberts (NCAA Regional)

Hogwired.com: Hogs Get Oral Roberts in Opening Round of Fayetteville Regional

Second-seeded Arkansas will open the 2006 NCAA Fayetteville Regional with third-seeded Oral Roberts at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at Baum Stadium.

Joining the Razorbacks (38-19) and Golden Eagles (38-14) in Fayetteville are top-seeded Oklahoma State (39-18) and No. 4-seed Princeton (19-24-1). The Cowboys and Tigers play the first game of the tournament at 2 p.m. Friday.

Also:

Hogwired.com: Fayetteville Regional (PDF), Baseball Regional Press Conference Transcript
HawgsIllustrated.com: Dugger
Mike Capshaw: Hogs, Eagles Familiar Foes, Leaving It All On The Field
Ryan Aber: Razorbacks Not Only Regional Team Miffed
Rick Fires: Razorbacks taking Eagles seriously
Chris Cocoles: Oral Roberts vs. Arkansas matchups, Fayetteville Regional Report
Nate Allen: Play ball
Heath Allen: ORU looks to take full advantage of golden opportunity