Archive for SEC Baseball

Wrap it up: How did the Big 12 survive?

June 15, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  16 Comments

When you woke up at this time Monday morning, the reports varied but the details were becoming clear. Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech appeared to be headed to the west coast for some surf and turf in the Pacific-10 Conference. Meanwhile, Texas A&M had the votes secured from its...

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All a-Twitter: Texas A&M regents have votes to join SEC, reporter tweets

June 12, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  15 Comments

Chip Brown, who has been on the money with several reports during this conference realignment madness, tweeted earlier this evening that Texas A&M's board of regents have enough votes secured to make a move to the SEC. The vote, decision and announcement could come next week, Brown tweets. "Texas A&M regents...

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#RazUp: Location set for tweetup of Arkansas fans, media

June 10, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  No Comments

The location is set for the first #RazUp tweetup for Arkansas fans and media to discuss all things Hogs (and perhaps conference expansion). We'll meet at Grub's Bar & Grille on June 18 at 6 p.m. The location in Fayetteville is 220 N. West Ave, just off Dickson Street and behind...

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RazUp: A tweetup event for Razorback fans, media

June 8, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  2 Comments

I got this idea a while back and have never acted on it, and after some discussions with those in the Arkansas blogosphere I thought it was time to finally move forward and organize something for the Arkansas fans and media to interact, chat and break bread. You've read and responded...

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Grambling State appreciative of help from Arkansas fans

June 5, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  No Comments

There was red in the stands. A scan of the scene from the concourse revealed not much gold and black clothing, and a handful of purple and white shirts. Arkansas fans made up the majority of the crowd behind home plate and behind the home dugout stretching the first-base line. Grambling...

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VIDEO: What's the difference between a Cougar and a Wildcat?

June 4, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  No Comments

The Fayetteville Regional is stacked and filled with playmakers from Arkansas, Washington State, Kansas State and Grambling State. This Kansas State fan had a simple answer to the question. We've studied their rosters, stats and opined on who will break out in this postseason tournament. We've talked...

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SEC revenue shares up 57 percent in 2009-10

June 4, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

The Southeastern Conference is rich, and the old saying that the rich get richer is very true this summer. The conference's revenue-sharing program, thanks to some huge TV contracts with CBS and ESPN, went up 57 percent compared to a year ago, according to figures released by the SEC this afternoon...

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Short hops: Thoughts before, during, after Hogs-Gators

May 27, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  5 Comments

It's put up or shut up time for Arkansas and Florida in the second elimination game of the SEC Tournament. Check back here in the comments section (and send us your own thoughts) and on Twitter (@bmarcello) for my thoughts throughout the game. What we can tell you is that Mike...

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[UPDATED] Vanderbilt 2, Arkansas 0: What went wrong? (with video)

May 26, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  3 Comments

HOOVER, Ala. — Bo Bigham had a big night and Jeremy Heatley was great on the mound in five innings against Vanderbilt, but only four other Hogs had hits and one mistake cost the Hogs late in a 2-0 loss Wednesday night in the SEC Tournament. Bigham was 3 for 4...

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Regions Park provides test for power hitting teams

May 26, 2010 |  by Brandon Marcello  |  1 Comment

HOOVER, Ala. — Regions Park is huge at first glance. The dimensions and gaps are truly unmatched in most college ballparks, with center field stretching to 405 feet. And it can be deceiving to power hitters accustomed to playing in smaller ballparks during the 55-plus game season. Simply put, hot hitting...

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