Archive for Pro Hogs

UPDATED: Cliff Lee headed to Yankees?

July 9, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  No Comments

Former Arkansas pitcher Cliff Lee could be on the move — again. This time the ace could be headed to the land of championships and Babe Ruth. Here's more from ESPN.com: A trade that would send Mariners left-hander Cliff Lee to the Yankees was "just about done" on Friday morning, according...

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Three former Diamond Hogs sign MLB contracts

June 30, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

Three players from Arkansas' 2010 roster are officially professionals after signing contracts with pro teams. Arkansas outfielder/pitcher Brett Eibner, a second round selection by the Kansas City Royals, remains unsigned at the moment and a contract agreement could take some time, according to the Kansas City Star. “There’s a lot of time...

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Catching up: A Q&A with Courtney Fortson

June 24, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  6 Comments

Former Arkansas point guard Courtney Fortson believes he has the physical tools and ability to compete and have a successful career in the NBA. Fortson, though, is not expected to be drafted tonight in the two-round NBA Draft at Madison Square Garden. Options to play professionally overseas remain for Fortson, whose...

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One expert thinks Mallett could be top QB in 2011 draft

May 4, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

The NFL Draft prognosticators have already started to put together their rankings of players for the 2011 draft, and the general consensus is that Washington's Jake Locker is the top quarterback. Following him is Stanford's Andrew Luck and then Arkansas' Ryan Mallett. But there is a chance for Mallett to turn...

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Sheppard gets shot with Texans

April 26, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  4 Comments

It was a bit of a surprise defensive tackle Malcolm Sheppard didn't get picked up in the NFL Draft this weekend, but the former Arkansas star will get a shot with the Houston Texans, reportedly. Sheppard was picked up by the Texans in free agency, according to Chris Low of ESPN.com....

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Giants select Petrus in fifth round

April 24, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

Arkansas offensive guard Mitch Petrus became the first Razorback selected in the NFL Draft this year, ending a long wait for the NFL Combine's bench-press legend Saturday. The New York Giants picked up Petrus in the fifth round with the 147th overall pick. You got the feeling Petrus might go to New...

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(UPDATED) McFadden possibly on the move?

April 22, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  4 Comments

Is former Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden on the trading block? The NFL Draft starts tonight and ESPN's Chris Mortensen said this morning McFadden may be on the move from Oakland. But AFC West blogger Bill Williamson of ESPN.com calls a possible McFadden trade "surprising," especially considering he was a high pick...

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Mike grabs the mic for Hogs broadcast

April 22, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  No Comments

Former Arkansas tailback Michael Smith will get his first shot at a possible new career in television journalism Saturday at the Red-White game. Smith, whose college football career ended prematurely last November because of ongoing hamstring issues, will handle sideline reporting duties for the Cox Sports television broadcast for the game...

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Harris works out for Cowboys

April 7, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

Matt Harris has always had Cowboys blood in him. On Monday, he got a shot to impress America's Team in Dallas. Harris, the son of Dallas legend Cliff Harris, worked out for the Cowboys on Monday, presenting an opportunity and a taste of a dream the former Razorback safety has had...

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UPDATED: Former Hog receiver goes from NFL safety to music video star

April 5, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  5 Comments

Former Arkansas receiver George Wilson is making a name for himself in the NFL as a safety for the Buffalo Bills, and the former Razorback who is set to earn $1.75 million this year will be making a splash in the entertainment world soon. Wilson, who tried to catch on as...

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