Doug Crise
Stories by Doug
Time for a new quarterback at Arkansas Tech
posted: 08/31/2010 5:05 a.m. Discuss
Ask Arkansas Tech Coach Steve Mullins if he remembers the last time he started a season with an inexperienced quarterback, and get ready to wait awhile.
Keopple retooling ’Riders
posted: 08/28/2010 5:21 a.m. Discuss
He’s a first-team member of three All-America squads, a unanimous preseason All-Gulf South Conference selection and has been the subject of numerous phone calls and tape requests from NFL teams.
UAM putting emphasis on Buisson’s success
posted: 08/27/2010 4:36 a.m. Discuss
Gwaine Mathews and Scott Buisson needed each other.
HSU opens year with simple plan
posted: 08/26/2010 4:46 a.m. Discuss
Second in a series previewing football teams from Arkansas in the Gulf South Conference.
Bisons decide to check option
posted: 08/25/2010 4:35 a.m. Comment 1
Harding Coach Ronnie Huckeba has a trivia question.
Travelers bolstered by bullpen
posted: 08/03/2010 4:30 a.m. Discuss
Sure, the Arkansas Travelers are stuck in last place in the Texas League North Division, and their lineup continues to struggle to move runners.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Geitz’s appearance fills bill for Travs
posted: 08/02/2010 4:22 a.m. Discuss
Steven Geltz is listed at 5-10, went undrafted out of the University of Buffalo’s obscure baseball program and entered Sunday with a 8.10 ERA in four Class AA appearances.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs’ early outburst fizzles out
posted: 08/01/2010 4:42 a.m. Discuss
It sure started well for the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Anton handcuffs Cards, allows 2 hits in shutout
posted: 07/30/2010 4:29 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Travelers are still working through an offensive slump, but as long as they get pitching outings like what they got from Michael Anton on Thursday night, it’s not going to matter.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs can’t cash in opportunities, fall to Cards
posted: 07/29/2010 5:04 a.m. Discuss
For whatever reason, the runs have stopped coming for the Arkansas Travelers.
Reckling’s 10-strikeout effort squandered by Travs’ offense
posted: 07/28/2010 5:16 a.m. Discuss
The improved offense that has marked the past month for the Arkansas Travelers disappeared Tuesday night.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Two late touchdowns propel Naturals
posted: 07/23/2010 4:05 a.m. Comment 1
After a two-day vacation — one the Arkansas Travelers failed to take advantage of — the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ offense was back to form Thursday.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Meche sound in rehab start
posted: 07/22/2010 5:38 a.m. Discuss
Gil Meche is back in the game.
Nats back to normal, blank Travs
posted: 07/21/2010 4:58 a.m. Discuss
For the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Tuesday night was all about getting back to normal.
Travelers rally in 9th, top rival
posted: 07/20/2010 4:42 a.m. Discuss
Getting spotted four runs should be enough most nights, and for the Arkansas Travelers, it was.
Hogs embracing fans’ high hopes
posted: 07/16/2010 5:49 a.m.
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The Little Rock Razorback Club’s dinner Thursday evening at Park Hill Baptist Church had all the trappings of a midsummer football gathering, with optimistic words from the coaches, hopeful questions from the fans and plenty of media.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs find relief with Anton
posted: 07/14/2010 5:16 a.m. Discuss
For someone recently moved to the bullpen, Michael Anton did a good impression of a starter Tuesday.
GSC split looks like done deal
posted: 07/14/2010 5:14 a.m. Discuss
The divorce between Arkansas’ six NCAA Division II colleges and the Gulf South Conference was all but finalized Tuesday.
Entering Torii’s town
posted: 07/13/2010 4:52 a.m. Discuss
Just call him Torii Hunter — man of the people.
Travs fall in 11; offense lacking
posted: 07/12/2010 4:54 a.m. Discuss
It’s nights like Sunday that pack the most frustration for the Arkansas Travelers.
Diary of a Texas League Dugout: Minor league, major routine
posted: 07/11/2010 5:30 a.m. Discuss
On a sticky Saturday just past 11 a.m., the Arkansas Travelers coaching staff is dissecting a disaster with the best tool it has — humor.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Four-run fourth flattens Travelers
posted: 07/11/2010 4:49 a.m. Discuss
Easy come, easy go. The Arkansas Travelers built a quick lead, but it disappeared even quicker in Saturday night’s 6-4 loss to the Midland RockHounds before an announced crowd of 5,891 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
D-II schools mull alliance
posted: 07/10/2010 5 a.m. Discuss
There’s no name, no official headquarters and not even a set membership.
Travs deal with roster changes
posted: 07/09/2010 4:29 a.m. Discuss
The roster is nearly brand new, but for the Arkansas Travelers, new names haven’t been a quick fix.
USTA 14S NATIONAL OPEN: Jones gathers self, game in time to win
posted: 07/08/2010 4:30 a.m. Discuss
With no real warning, it slowly began to fall apart on Jess Jones.
BUSCH/PEPSI SOFTBALL CLASSIC: No tee times as Lowrey, family take up softball
posted: 07/04/2010 7:50 a.m. Discuss
It came down to this for Doug Lowrey: Pick up a golf club or pick up a softball bat.
FIRECRACKER FAST 5K: Boit bolts from start, wins again
posted: 07/04/2010 7:31 a.m. Discuss
Josphat Boit reclaimed his race Saturday.
Women’s pioneer returns to LR race
posted: 07/04/2010 7:30 a.m. Discuss
Leah Thorvilson was too far ahead for her hero to see her, but she kept pushing nonetheless.
Firecracker field isn’t short on speed
posted: 07/03/2010 5:41 a.m. Discuss
Shawn Forrest sapped all the suspense from the Firecracker Fast 5K a year ago, blowing past the field and crossing the finish line alone in 13 minutes, 32.16 seconds.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs’ early lead not enough against Naturals
posted: 06/27/2010 5:53 a.m. Discuss
Given the way the Northwest Arkansas Naturals have been hitting the ball, early leads tend to disappear quickly for their opponents.
Texas League: Naturals top Travs 13th time
posted: 06/26/2010 6:16 a.m. Discuss
Make that 13 victories for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals against the Arkansas Travelers this year.
USTA SOUTHERN CLOSED 18S GIRLS: Harrison holds on after surge
posted: 06/26/2010 4:51 a.m. Discuss
A good breakfast can only take you so far.
USTA SOUTHERN CLOSED 18S BOYS: Injury derails bid for 2nd title
posted: 06/26/2010 4:50 a.m. Discuss
Garrett Brasseaux didn’t win a second consecutive USTA Southern Closed 18s boys title Friday, but at least no one was doubting his toughness.
Deal takes pen out of Jones’ hand
posted: 06/25/2010 4:36 a.m. Discuss
A promotion that seemed a surefire success went wrong in a hurry for the Arkansas Travelers on Thursday, leaving both fans and the Travelers’ front office upset.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travelers turn to pitching to find victories
posted: 06/25/2010 4:27 a.m. Discuss
Two good pitching outings, two victories.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travelers find joy of victory
posted: 06/24/2010 4:36 a.m. Discuss
Hand this to the Arkansas Travelers — they haven’t lost their sense of humor.
Texas League: Travs remain thin, starving for relief
posted: 06/23/2010 6 a.m. Comment 1
For the second night in a row, the Arkansas Travelers barely had enough players to take the field.
Short-handed Travs hammered at home
posted: 06/22/2010 4:07 a.m. Discuss
The Arkansas Travelers could have used Brian Walker — or anyone else — in Monday’s 11-4 loss to the Springfield Cardinals before 3,701 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock. Walker’s retirement Monday left Arkansas with one active catcher on the roster, Alberto Rosario.
Ex-Hog Walker hangs up cleats
posted: 06/22/2010 4:07 a.m. Discuss
On the field or in the clubhouse, Brian Walker was the Arkansas Travelers’ designated joker.
State’s GSC schools might leave league
posted: 06/16/2010 6:25 a.m. Comment 1
The cost of doing business in the Gulf South Conference has the league’s six Arkansas schools exploring new pastures.
Nine Naturals, four Travelers named Texas League All-Stars
posted: 06/16/2010 5:24 a.m. Discuss
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals led all North Division teams with nine selections to the Texas League All-Star Game.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Travs record rare victory over rival
posted: 06/13/2010 4:50 a.m. Discuss
Just when it seemed they were about to repeat the same script that has defined a losing season, the Arkansas Travelers pulled out of a nose dive.
TEXAS LEAGUE: Naturals continue trend vs. Travelers
posted: 06/12/2010 4:42 a.m. Discuss
The numbers were with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals in just about every way possible Friday.
Former big leaguer joins Travs’ bullpen
posted: 06/12/2010 4:39 a.m. Discuss
Daniel Cabrera’s second career will begin in North Little Rock.
Lengthy, difficult road ahead for new draftees
posted: 06/10/2010 2:23 a.m. Discuss
Mike Moustakas doesn’t know Zack Cox, but he knows what he’s going through.
Draft makes SAU coach proud
posted: 06/10/2010 2:22 a.m. Discuss
Allen Gum was an hour away from the only shot he’d ever have.
Simpson expects no contract fight
posted: 06/09/2010 6:04 a.m. Discuss
While the Chicago Cubs’ surprise first-round selection of Southern Arkansas right-hander Hayden Simpson continued to generate a buzz Tuesday, Simpson had better things to do.
What they’re saying about Hayden Simpson
posted: 06/09/2010 4:28 a.m. Discuss
John Manuel BASEBALL AMERICA “Biggest shocker so far. We were on Simpson in the preseason. But no one was on him at No. 16 overall. Simpson is a big surprise. ... We knew this was a volatile first round, but we didn’t think Simpson could go No. 16 overall.”
Marvelous Mulerider
posted: 06/08/2010 4:12 a.m. Comments 2
The surprise story of the first round of the Major League Baseball draft will be a pitcher from Magnolia who fought to be recruited out of high school.
Cardinals take Cox at No. 25
posted: 06/08/2010 3:51 a.m.
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Zack Cox will take a little letdown over a big letdown.
