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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas has released its schedule for the 2011 season, including seven games in-state.  "Our fans can look forward to another exciting season of Razorback football in 2011," said Athletics Director Jeff Long. "Next year's schedule promises to deliver another memorable season in the nation's most competitive conference. " The Razorbacks will host Missouri State to open the season in Fayetteville.  On campus games also include Tennessee, South Carolina, Troy, and the national champion Auburn Tigers.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas' linebackers coach is the latest defection from the football staff. Reggie Johnson has been named as the new defensive coordinator for the University of Alabama-Birmingham.  Johnson is joining former Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee, who is now UAB's head coach.  Johnson spent the past four seasons on Petrino's staff.   "Any time someone has opportunity to take the next step in their career and...

The Arkansas Razorbacks defense heard the critics in the off-season too.  It's proving them wrong early in the season. The defense is coming off back-to-back improved performances against Louisiana-Monroe and Tennessee Tech to start the 2010 season. "I can’t say I’m surprised, but I am happy with the way they’re playing, said head coach Bobby Petrino.  "They’re playing fast, we’re not making many errors. " The Hogs defense statistically is ranked among the country's best for a change.

Arkansas state leaders are warning residents of the damage the feral hogs can do in the Natural State - especially after severe weather. There are reports that the pigs are damaging the levee along the White River, along with ruining hundreds of acres of farmland and wild turkey habitat. Wildlife officials are setting traps for the hogs in Arkansas.  Meanwhile, the USDA is even encouraging residents in many states to shoot feral hogs on sight.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas' "Road to Omaha" begins in Houston. The No. 2 seeded Razorbacks (39-19) will begin play in the NCAA baseball tourney in the Houston Regional Friday.  The Hogs open up against No. 3 seeded Sam Houston State Friday.  The No. 1 seeded Rice Owls will play against Prairie View State. Arkansas ended the season with back-to-back losses in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Hogs are one of eight schools in the field from the Southeastern Conference.

OMAHA, Neb. - The Arkansas Razorbacks have something to build on in the 2013 season. The Hogs finished the season ranked No. 3 in the final USA Today/ESPN poll and ranked No. 6 in the final Baseball America poll.  The Hogs entered into the post-season unranked in the Baseball America poll.  Arkansas saved its best play for the post-season, finishing tied for third at the College World Series. Arkansas will likely return five of its eight everyday position starters next season.  The Hogs will likely return much of its pitching staff, which ranked among the country's best statistically.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas' post-season hopes may depend on its first road victory. The Razorbacks (17-11, 5-8) will travel to play the Auburn Tigers (14-13, 4-9) Saturday.  Arkansas remains win-less on the road this season.  The Hogs have lost last five of its last six games.  That stretch included back-to-back losses at Bud Walton Arena, where the Hogs had been undefeated. The last loss against Alabama is typical of the late-season struggles for Arkansas.  Alabama used a 39-12 run to erase a double-digit deficit in the first-half to its own double-digit lead in the second-half.  The Razorbacks cut the lead to five points late, losing 79-68.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Maybe there is a little "magic" this season at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas (15-5, 3-2) overcame a dreadful shooting night, rallying to beat the Auburn Tigers (12-8, 2-4) 56-53 Wednesday night at Bud Walton Arena.  The win improves the Hogs to 15-0 at home this season, the school's best home start since the 1998-1999 season. The Razorbacks shot 4-28 from the field over the first 20 minutes.  The Hogs had just 13 points going into the final minutes of the first-half.  Auburn did not shoot much better, but still took a 22-19 lead into halftime.

OXFORD, Miss. - The "Fastest 40 Minutes" slowed significantly away from Bud Walton Arena Wednesday night. Forwards Murphy Holloway and Reginald Buckner combined for 27 points and 25 rebounds to lead the Ole Miss Rebels (11-5, 1-1) to a 71-63 victory over the the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-4, 1-1).  The loss ends the Hogs eight-game winning streak. Ole Miss took control of the game at the end of the first-half.  The Rebels ended the half on a 8-2 run to go up 37-29 at halftime.  The Rebels extended the lead to as many as 13 points in the second-half.  The Hogs cut the lead to seven late, before Ole Miss closed out the victory.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Arkansas Razorback football program is again is making off-the-field headlines. Three football players face charges after university police accused them of burglarizing dorm rooms.  University of Arkansas police arrested Marquel Wade, Maudrecus Humphrey and Andrew Peterson Saturday after viewing security camera video.  Police reports claim the crimes date back to May 1. Six Razorbacks have been arrested this off-season. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Running its streak of consecutive overall league titles to seven, the No. 5 University of Arkansas men's track and field team won the 2013 SEC Outdoor Championships this weekend in Columbia, Mo. With the help of five SEC event titles - all won Sunday - the Razorbacks finished the meet with 152.5 points to complete the program's second-consecutive SEC Triple Crown. The win also marks the 18 th SEC outdoor team title in program history, and third in a row for Arkansas.

NEW YORK -- Tyler Wilson heard his name called Saturday in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Oakland Raiders drafted the Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback in the fourth round.  Wilson become the fifth quarterback selected in the draft. The senior had a record-breaking career at Arkansas.  Wilson threw for 3,387 yards, 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in a senior season that began with aspirations of a national championship.  The Hogs failed to make a bowl game in 2012.  His first year as a starter under former head coach Bobby Petrino in 2011, Wilson shined by throwing for 3,638 yards, 24 touchdowns versus only six interceptions.

NEW YORK -- Knile Davis hopes his NFL career mirrors his sophomore season in college. The Kansas City Chiefs selected the former all-Southeastern Conference running-back from Arkansas with the 96th overall selection in the third round.  He was the first Hogs player selected in the NFL Draft. Davis struggled in 2012, returning from breaking his ankle in preseason drills in the 2011 season  He rushed for only 377 yards in a season that saw the Razorbacks go from a national title contender to missing a bowl game.  Davis hopes to return to how he played as a sophomore.  That season he rushed for 1,322 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.  His play led Arkansas to a Sugar Bowl berth during that season.

MT. JUDEA, Ark. -- There is growing controversy over construction of a huge hog farm not far from the pristine waters of the Buffalo National River in Newton County. Both sides of this controversy love the beauty of the Buffalo. “There's a lot that this park has to offer, and certainly lives up to the reasons for its establishment,” said Buffalo National River superintendent Kevin Cheri. “We all like to hunt and fish, and we growed up in Big Creek and Buffalo," said C&H Farms co-owner Jason Henson.

GAINESVILLE, Ark. -- Junior Coty Clarke scored 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting for the University of Arkansas basketball team at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday evening in a 71-54 loss to the No. 5/4 Florida Gators. Arkansas (17-10, 8-6 SEC) had Florida (22-4, 12-2 SEC) close at the break, but an early rally after the break allowed the Gators to pull away and pick up the home win. “It was a tale of two halves,” Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson said.  “We scratched and clawed and gave ourselves a chance, even with some adversity with the early fouls.  In the second half, Florida really attacked the glass and we didn't make shots.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- One of the country's top running backs "calls the Hogs. "  Alex Collins committed to Arkansas over Miami, Florida State and Wisconsin on Monday night during a nationally televised college football recruiting show.  Analysts list Collins as a five-star recruit.  The 5-foot-11, 207-pound tailback rushed for more than 1,263 yards combined in his senior season at South Plantation High School in Fort Lauderdale.   Arkansas...

LAMAR, Mo. -- The Arkansas Razorbacks land a potential walk-on from southwest Missouri. Lamar High School senior offensive lineman Austin Boice announced on Twitter Monday night he will attend the University of Arkansas.  Rivals.com reports Boice will likely be a walk-on in his freshman season. "Well, just got done having a conversation with Coach Pittman from U of A, and made my decision to play at Arkansas, official," said Boice. The 6-7, 300-pound lineman had drawn interest from several area schools.  Boice played both sides of the ball for the Tigers.  Lamar won back-to-back Class 2 state championships in the lineman's junior and senior seasons.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- An estimated 10,000 feral hogs root up and roam the Ozarks, and the Missouri Conservation Department wants to get rid of them.  Shoot 'em on sight, yes. Hunt them, no. A few years ago, they invaded Greg Stevens' property near Sparta.  "They're a pretty big nuisance.  They tear up the ground and eating all the acorns, turkey eggs; I think they kill deer fawns," Stevens told KY3 in 2009. He caught multiple wild hogs on his game camera.  Some may be the products of free-range farming long ago. Others may have been illegally released.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- High expectations surround the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball program again in 2013. Collegiate Baseball ranks the Hogs as its preseason No. 1 team in the country.  Arkansas finished 2012 with a 46-22 record that included a trip to the College World Series. The Razorbacks return one of the country's best pitching staffs in the country.  Ten returning arms return to a staff that produced the second-lowest single-season ERA (2.83) in school history.  The staff features ace,  all-American Ryne Stanek.  The Junior finished 2012 with an 8-4 record and a 2.82 ERA. Arkansas' offense returns six starters, including junior first baseman Dominic Ficociello and sophomore Brian Anderson.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- He's officially the next head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Bret Bielema and the university agreed Wednesday on a new six-year deal worth $3-point-2 million dollars.  The deal also includes incentives up to $700,000 per year.  Bielema's buyout clause is worth $3 million after the first season, declining by $500,000 per year throughout the life of the contract. Bielema coached the Wisconsin Badgers for seven seasons, leading the school to three straight bowl games.