Ryan Malashock by Ryan Malashock

Razorbacks Beat The Rain In Omaha (w/ Photos)

Posted on 12 June 2009

It’s about 4 p.m. here in Omaha, and from the press box, I’m watching the continuation of a downpour out on the Rosenblatt Stadium field. Several of Southern Mississippi’s players are on the field playing catch, but none of the College World Series teams have been able to practice for a few hours. The tarp has been on the infield since 11:30 a.m. Luckily for Arkansas, its practice wrapped up at 11 a.m. The Razorbacks worked out for an hour — taking infield and batting practice — before signing autographs for a half-hour.

They’ll have the afternoon off before returning to the stadium for a barbecue and the CWS opening ceremonies. After Friday’s practice, senior Scott Lyons sounded eager as ever to get Saturday’s 1 p.m. game with Cal State Fullerton started. He said “it feels like we’ve been here a week already.”

“We’re beyond excited, and we just want to get this thing started,” Lyons said. “We’re so ready.”

I took photos of Arkansas’ day. Check back later for stories, but these photos will have to suffice for now.

I parked in the Rosenblatt Stadium parking lot at about 8:15 a.m., and these were the only tailgaters I could find. Those Texas fans are serious, huh?

I parked in the Rosenblatt Stadium parking lot at about 8:15 a.m., and these were the only tailgaters I could find. Those Texas fans are serious, huh?

Throughout the day, a Fan Fest took place out in the Rosenblatt Stadium parking lot.

Throughout the day, a Fan Fest took place out in the Rosenblatt Stadium parking lot.

Here's the Arkansas flag, flying high over the stadium.

Here's the Arkansas flag (right), flying high over the stadium.

Cal State Fullerton practiced first Friday morning.

Cal State Fullerton practiced first Friday morning.

The Razorbacks peer out at the Titans' practice, waiting to take the field themselves.

The Razorbacks peer out at the Titans’ practice, waiting to take the field themselves.
Arkansas hitting coach Todd Butler and pitching coach Dave Jorn hang out before Arkansas' practice.

Arkansas hitting coach Todd Butler and pitching coach Dave Jorn hang out before Arkansas' practice.

The Desert Dome at Henry Doorly Zoo sticks out beyond the right-field seats at Rosenblatt Stadium.

The Desert Dome at Henry Doorly Zoo sticks out beyond the right-field seats at Rosenblatt Stadium.

Arkansas huddles up before starting its workout.

Arkansas huddles up before starting its workout.

The giant videoboard let everyone know the Razorbacks were taking the field.

The giant videoboard let everyone know the Razorbacks were taking the field.

Freshman outfielder Jarrod McKinney lines a pitch during batting practice, while Van Horn and Jorn hit grounders to Arkansas' infielders.

Freshman outfielder Jarrod McKinney lines a pitch during batting practice, while Van Horn and Jorn hit grounders to Arkansas' infielders.

Van Horn took a quick break from practice to talk with ESPN analyst Kyle Peterson, an Omaha native who pitched for Stanford in the CWS.

Van Horn took a quick break from practice to talk with ESPN analyst Kyle Peterson, an Omaha native who pitched for Stanford in the CWS.

The last few Arkansas hitters received pitches from Van Horn.

The last few Arkansas hitters received pitches from Van Horn.

Junior pitcher Dallas Keuchel, Arkansas' starting pitcher for Saturday's game against Cal State Fullerton, speaks with the media after Friday's workout.

Junior pitcher Dallas Keuchel, Arkansas' starting pitcher for Saturday's game against Cal State Fullerton, speaks with the media after Friday's workout.

After the practice, the Razorbacks signed autographs.

After the practice, the Razorbacks signed autographs.

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