by Robbie Neiswanger
by Robbie Neiswanger
The Omaha-bound Razorbacks met with the media at Baum Stadium this morning. Trust us, you’ll get to read just about every word that was said in the next few days whether it’s on the blog, in the paper or the special section we’re putting together for this weekend.
If that’s not enough, there’s one more avenue: We have a new Twitter page for Arkansas sports coverage that is making its debut today. If you like what I’ve been doing @NWARobbie the past couple months, sign up and follow the us at @NWAOnlineHogs. Most of the tweets there will be provided by Ryan and Alex, who will be going to the College World Series.
But back to baseball. One thing worth mentioning today is the fact Arkansas is trying to shift gears a little bit.
After celebrating its berth in the College World Series on Saturday and Sunday, the Razorbacks are trying to shift gears. Yes, they’re going to Omaha. Yes, it’s exciting. But there’s a reason they’re going: To play baseball.
“We need to win up there,” Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said. “That’s what we’re going to try to do. That’s what this meeting was earlier: To get over the giddiness of seeing your name flashing across the ticker every three minutes while you’re watching the ball game, going, ‘Hey, we’re going to Omaha.’ Get over that. We’re going to Omaha. We have to play baseball.”
Arkansas first baseman Andy Wilkins said it was great to win the regional and super regional, but the Razorbacks don’t want the winning to stop there.
Arkansas took Sunday off and Wilkins said the Razorbacks did their best to use the day as their last to enjoy the accomplishment of reaching the College World Series. Random information: He a few teammates went to see the movie, “The Hangover” last night.
“A bunch of people keep saying how cool it is that we’re going to Omaha,” Wilkins said. “That’s starting to wear down a little bit, I think. Everyone’s just ready to go. We’re ready to start winning some games and go for a national championship. That’s been our goal the whole year: Omaha. It’s a goal to get there. But it’s another one to try and win the national championship.”
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