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Arkansas football might have lost ‘Unc’ for the season
Razorback fans everywhere over 30 years old are hanging their heads in sadness tonight as news broke early Monday that Monte Harrison will be out “for a while,” according to Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman.
Arkansas loses Monte Harrison to injury
Harrison, who turned 30 years old in August, has broken his foot and may opt for a season-ending surgery. He was seen on the sideline of Arkansas’ game against Arkansas State, using crutches and wearing a boot on his left foot.
The true sophomore hasn’t made a massive impact in the box score so far this season. Against Alabama A&M, he had one reception for 29 yards late in the game. However, Harrison has done a nice job in the rushing attack, sometimes manhandling the younger defensive backs.
Before donning the cardinal and white, Harrison had a 10-year stint playing professional baseball. He spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins, and Los Angeles Angels organizations.
On a brighter note, Arkansas’ defensive line depth may grow this week. Abilene Christian transfer David Oke might be available for the Razorbacks’ game against Ole Miss. He’ll need to participate in three practices this week to make the trip to Oxford.
Arkansas football depth chart for Ole Miss
Offense
WR-X
9 O’Mega Blake R-Sr. // 6-2 // 187
11 Monte Harrison So. // 6-3 // 228**
5 Ja’Kayden Ferguson Fr. // 6-2 // 187
**Injured
WR-W
3 CJ Brown So. // 6-1 // 200
6 Raylen Sharpe R-Sr. // 5-9 // 169
-OR- 15 Kam Shanks R-So. // 5-8 // 169
LT
51 Corey Robinson II R-Sr. // 6-5 // 311
75 Kavion Broussard R-Fr. // 6-6 // 317
LG
55 Fernando Carmona R-Sr. // 6-5 // 325
70 Blake Cherry Fr. // 6-5 // 316
C
52 Caden Kitler R-Jr. // 6-3 // 305
53 Kash Courtney Fr. // 6-4 // 297
73 Brooks Edmonson R-Jr. // 6-4 // 326
RG
50 Kobe Branham R-Fr. // 6-5 // 329
-OR- 76 E’Marion Harris R-Jr. // 6-7 // 313
74 Marcus Dumervil *R-Sr. // 6-5 // 306
RT
76 E’Marion Harris R-Jr. // 6-7 // 313
-OR- 71 Shaq McRoy R-Fr. // 6-8 // 344
QB
10 Taylen Green R-Sr. // 6-6 // 235
7 KJ Jackson R-Fr. // 6-4 // 225
13 Trever Jackson R-Fr. // 6-3 // 202
8 Grayson Wilson Fr. // 6-3 // 215
RB
4 Mike Washington Sr. // 6-2 // 228
0 Braylen Russell So. // 6-1 // 238
1 Rodney Hill R-Jr. // 5-10 // 193
20 AJ Green R-Sr. // 5-10 // 216
FB
47 Maddox Lassiter R-So. // 6-4 // 250
TE-H
88 Rohan Jones Sr. // 6-3 // 242
TE-Y
81 Andreas Paaske *Sr. // 6-6 // 267
-OR- 83 Jaden Platt R-So. // 6-5 // 265
WR-Z
17 Jalen Brown R-So. // 6-1 // 171
14 Andy Jean R-So. // 6-1 // 189
-OR- 2 Courtney Crutchfield R-Fr. // 6-2 // 195
Defense
DE
97 Quincy Rhodes Jr. Jr. // 6-6 // 275
9 Charlie Collins So. // 6-5 // 255
44 Frank Mulipola R-Sr. // 6-4 // 274
DT
5 Cam Ball R-Sr. // 6-5 // 323
54 Keyshawn Blackstock R-Sr. // 6-5 // 320
91 Kevin Oatis Fr. // 6-3 // 289
DT
95 Ian Geffrard R-So. // 6-5 // 387
88 Danny Saili Sr. // 6-3 // 319
DE
0 Justus Boone R-Sr. // 6-4 // 278
-OR- 1 Phillip Lee R-Sr. // 6-4 // 240
6 Kavion Henderson R-Fr. // 6-2 // 257
LB
14 Stephen Dix Jr. *R-Sr. // 6-1 // 246
7 Bradley Shaw So. // 6-1 // 237
42 Wyatt Simmons R-Fr. // 6-1 // 225
-OR- 24 Andrew Harris Jr. // 6-3 //220
LB
10 Xavian Sorey Jr. R-Sr. // 6-3 // 225
26 Trent Whalen R-Sr. // 6-3 // 238
25 Tavion Wallace Fr. // 6-1 // 239
CB
23 Julian Neal R-Sr. // 6-2 // 208
2 Selman Bridges So. // 6-2 // 185
-OR- 21 Keshawn Davila Jr. // 6-1 // 165
S
16 Miguel Mitchell R-Jr. // 6-1 // 222
-OR- 22 Caleb Wooden Sr. // 6-1 // 195
S
3 Larry Worth III Sr. // 6-4 // 226
8 Quentavius Scandrett *Sr. // 6-3 // 210
CB
13 Kani Walker R-Sr. // 6-2 // 204
15 Jaheim Singletary R-Jr. // 6-2 // 201
NB
4 Jordan Young R-Sr. // 6-0 // 198
19 Shakur Smalls *R-Sr. // 6-0 // 209
Special Teams
K
80 Scott Starzyk Fr. // 5-10 // 172
40 Blake Ford R-Jr. // 6-1 // 223
P
37 Devin Bale R-Sr. // 6-3 // 205
36 Gavin Rush Fr. // 6-3 // 207
KO
37 Devin Bale R-Sr. // 6-3 // 205
-OR- 40 Blake Ford R-Jr. // 6-1 // 223
LS
30 Ashton Ngo R-Sr. // 5-11 // 236
49 Zach Haber R-So. // 5-10 // 226
H
37 Devin Bale R-Sr. // 6-3 // 205
36 Gavin Rush Fr. // 6-3 // 207
KR
1 Rodney Hill R-Jr. // 5-10 // 193
25 Markeylin Batton Fr. // 5-10 // 178
PR
15 Kam Shanks R-So. // 5-8 // 169
6 Raylen Sharpe R-Sr. // 5-9 // 169
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Purple is the color of the month in Arkansas, and Lupus Awareness Month is bringing a busy stretch of events, including a mayoral proclamation and a smooth jazz concert featuring acclaimed saxophonist Merlon Devine.
A proclamation for Lupus Awareness Month is set for 6 p.m. in North Little Rock, with Mayor Hardwick expected to present it. Organizers encouraged lupus warriors and supporters to come out.
Anita Boone, President of the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas Inc. and a former lupus warrior, described the day-to-day reality of living with the disease: “One minute you’re feeling amazing, the next minute your body is saying we can’t do this.”
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, described during the interview as a condition where the immune system attacks the body “inside out.” It can affect organs throughout the body, including the brain, lungs, heart and kidneys. Boone also shared personal impacts, saying, “I am losing, actually, ear from hearing, just because of lupus.”
The Lupus Foundation of Arkansas is also inviting the community to a Lupus Smooth Jazz Concert this Sunday, May 17, at 3:30 at The Space with Grace event venue, 2005 Main St., North Little Rock.
Gale Davis, committee chair for the Lupus Smooth Jazz Concert shared details about the concert.
Davis said guests are encouraged to “dress to impress,” though formalwear isn’t required. The event will include a photo backdrop, light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and sponsored tables aimed at networking. It’s also a chance for people to meet other lupus warriors, learn more about the foundation’s work, and watch a video presentation highlighting events from the past year.
The featured artist, Merlon Devine, was described as an acclaimed saxophonist known for a soulful, smooth jazz sound, with a career spanning more than two decades and performances across the country and around the world. He’s also an Arkansas native who attended Little Rock Central High School. He now lives in Southern Maryland, outside Washington, D.C.
Davis said Devine’s connection to lupus is personal. She said his father had lupus and has since died, though he didn’t die from lupus. They also said Divine had a sister who died from lupus in 1981 and that he currently has two sisters living with lupus.
She also shared that, according to his doctors, Devine was born with acute asthma and underdeveloped lungs. His latest single, released last year, is called “Mercy.”
Tickets must be purchased online and will not be sold at the door. They’re available online by clicking on the flyer. Prices are $40 for individual tickets, or $400 for a table of nine, with an option to sponsor a table.
Organizers also noted another proclamation is planned for the Little Rock side with Mayor Frank Scott tomorrow, and encouraged people to follow the Lupus Foundation of Arkansas on social media for updates.
The concert will take place this Sunday at the Space With Grace Venue in North Little Rock.
ASHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — An Arkansas man died after crashing a dirt bike on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Arkansas man, formerly from Newaygo, crashed into a tree while riding a dirt bike on private property in Ashland Township near Grant on Sunday before 2:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers.
Emergency responders tried to save his life but he died at the scene.
Troopers are still investigating but do not suspect drugs or alcohol as factors in the crash.
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MSP did not initially release any additional information.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas softball will once again host an NCAA Regional, this time as the No. 5 overall national seed.
The Razorbacks (42-11) will be the top seed in Fayetteville and open the tournament against fourth-seeded Fordham (27-26) at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15.
Washington (36-18) is the two-seed and will face three-seed South Florida (42-15) that same day inside Bogle Park.
Arkansas is paired with the Durham Regional hosted by Duke (39-14) for a potential super regional. Arizona (35-16), Marshall (37-17) and Howard (28-17) are joining the Blue Devils in the regional.
This is the sixth consecutive season the Razorbacks will host a regional. It is also the program’s eighth straight NCAA Tournament berth under coach Courtney Deifel. Arkansas has reached the NCAA tournament 14 times, and more than half of those appearances have come under Deifel.
Arkansas ended the season No. 1 in the RPI despite finishing seventh in the SEC standings. The Hogs were eliminated by Alabama in the conference tournament quarterfinals.
Last year, Arkansas lost to SEC rival Ole Miss in the Super Regionals. The Hogs fell one win shy of reaching the Women’s College World Series for the first time in program history. They are hoping to take that elusive next step this summer and book a trip to Oklahoma City in two weeks time.
Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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