Shawn & Wally the Sports Animals Blog

Wally's Fruit Cocktail Cake

2009-06-26T15:30:00.003-05:00

Finally, after days of talk and debate, Wally has released his Fruit Cocktail cake.
Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Shawn

Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
INGREDIENTS â€“ CAKE BATTER
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 pinches salt 2 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 (15.25 ounce) can fruit cocktail with juice with juice
Topping
1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnutsÂ

INGREDIENTS - ICING:
1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup flaked coconutÂ

DIRECTIONS -Â CAKE BATTER:
Mix sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, eggs and the entire can of fruit cocktail including the syrup with electric mixer until moistened. You still may have some lumps in it, but don't over-mix.Â
Spread into a greased floured 9 x 12 x 2-inch pan.Â
Mix nuts and brown sugar and sprinkle over cake.
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Just before the cake is done baking, make the icing..

DIRECTIONS -Â ICING:
In a medium saucepan mix well the cup of sugar, canned milk and butter.Â
Cook slowly over medium heat until mixture blends and begins to boil; continue cooking about 2 more minutesÂ
Remove from heat and add vanilla, chopped nuts and coconut and stir mixture until thick.Â
Pour icing over cake.

the Road to Omaha

2009-06-14T10:17:00.005-05:00

This is Jay and Russ' big adventure...

Jay and I are in Omaha, NE covering the first round of the College World Series and our beloved Razorbacks attempt to get a National Title in baseball...here is our first audio blog from just before the game Saturday. I'll get it updated again soon. Check back for audio from coaches and players as well as our commentary from Rosenblatt Stadium.

Day 1

OK, so day 2 is in the books and we now know that the Hogs play LSWho? Cal State tangles with Virginia, Tuesday will pit North Carolina against Southern Miss and Texas against Arizona State. The Sunday games were great and the Monday and Tuesday matchups will be even better.

Day 2

Coach Van Horn spoke after the game Saturday and this is what he had to say...

Van Horn Post

Andy Wilkins talks about his homer in the Cal State game, funny stuff here...

Andy Wilkins

Zach Cox on playing in the CWS...

Zach Cox

College World Series Schedule

2009-06-08T22:08:00.000-05:00

2009 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 13
Game 1 – 1 p.m. (ESPN HD) (V) Arkansas (39-22) vs. (H) No. 2 Cal St. Fullerton (47-14)
Game 2 – 6 p.m. (ESPN HD) (V) Virginia (48-13-1) vs. (H) No. 3 LSU (51-16)

Sunday, June 14
Game 3 – 1 p.m. (ESPN HD) (V) No. 5 Arizona St. (49-12) vs. (H) No. 4 North Carolina (47-16)
Game 4 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) (V) Southern Miss. (40-24) vs. (H) No. 1 Texas (46-14-1)

Monday, June 15
Game 5 – 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2
Game 6 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

Tuesday, June 16
Game 7 – 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4
Game 8 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

Wednesday, June 17
Game 9 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6

Thursday, June 18
Game 10 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8

Friday, June 19
Game 11 – 1 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 6
Game 12 – 6 p.m. (ESPN2 HD) Winner Game 10 vs. Winner Game 8

Saturday, June 20
Game 13 – 1 p.m. (ESPN HD) or 6 p.m. (ESPN) Game 13 will be necessary if the winner of Game 9 also wins Game 11. If it is the only game scheduled for that day, the game will start at 6 p.m.

Game 14 – 6 p.m. (ESPN HD) Game 14 will be necessary if the winner of Game 10 also wins Game 12. If it is the only game scheduled for that day, the game will start at 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
No games scheduled

MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES FINALS
Monday, June 22
Game 1 – 6 p.m. (ESPN HD) Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner

Tuesday, June 23
Game 2 – 6 p.m. (ESPN HD) Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner

Wednesday, June 24
Game 3 – 6 p.m. (ESPN HD) Bracket One Winner vs. Bracket Two Winner
(if necessary)

*Records through, Monday, June 8, 2009
ALL TIMES CENTRAL

Welcome to the world...

2009-06-03T14:23:00.004-05:00

Sunday afternoon around 2:30 I got a call from Shawn(producer Russ posting this btw) to say that he and Amy were headed to the hospital and the doctors were going to induce labor. Monday at 5:58p we got the word that Harris Arnell had been born. Six pounds four ounces, and as Wally put it...77 inches long. Who does Harris Arnell favor? You decide...

Recruiting Thursday brings a shocker to us...

2009-06-03T14:08:00.002-05:00

OK, so every Thursday we get recruits to come on and talk about the recruiting process and how things are going. Sometimes we even get a surprise on the show. First off we welcomed coach Garrick McGee, coach joined us for two segments. Here are the two parts...

Coach McGee part 1
Coach McGee part 2

After coach McGee we welcomed on two recruits...Jordan Bailey and Brad Hefley, this is where the surpise came in. Congrats to the staff on the hill, catching this guy...both recruits were on at the same time. Here is that interview...

Jordan Bailey/Brad Hefley

Drama in Destin

2009-05-27T17:48:00.001-05:00

The SEC Spring meeting is going on down in Destin, FL. With Shawn waiting on a baby and Wally between vacations, we turned to CBS's Tony Barnhart for coverage of what was going down in Destin. Here is the Tony Barnhart interview

Piney Creek Squirrel Club

2009-05-20T13:15:00.005-05:00

Jay introduced this story to us on Monday. Hats off to the folks who helped raise $16,000 for the Arkansas Children's Hospital. It is a heck of a story and we could help but have a little fun. By the way, if you participated in this fundraiser then we would like to hear from you, email us at shawnandwally@gmail.com
Enjoy!
Piney Creek Squirrel Club Segment

Fred Willard

2009-05-12T17:08:00.002-05:00

We always look forward to getting big names on the show. Fred Willard pre-dates Shawn with most of his credits, but as of late as Shawn likes 'Best In Show'. Anywho, we were fortunate enough to get Fred Willard on the show and this is the interview with Fred Willard.

What? Another Point Guard?

2009-05-08T17:46:00.002-05:00

That's right folks, JLP has another point guard. He is getting a transfer from Iowa who was an Academic All Big 10. Jeff Peterson averaged 10 pts per game and 4.2 assists...and stands 6 feet tall. Jeff will come in on scholarship, but will have to sit out a year. Shawn and Wally caught up with Jeff and this is what it sounded like...Jeff Peterson.

Lance Taylor on the Public vs. Private Debate

2009-05-07T19:20:00.002-05:00

We were fortunate enough Thursday to be joined by the Executive Director of the Arkansas Activities Association. Lance Taylor answered our questions and some of yours about the Public vs. Private school athletics debate that has been raging lately. Here is the interview in full with Lance Taylor plus the in between that aired on www.thv2.com.

Hog Grass Prank

2009-04-27T13:59:00.004-05:00

We have been having fun with the UofA selling grass from Razorback Stadium(heck of an idea). Jay dared me to prank call Hog Heaven with the goal being for the person on the phone to smell the grass. The character is Roscoe Manbro and I am sure he will strike again soon.
Below is how it went down

Roscoe Manbro pranks Hog Heaven

Alfy Hill

2009-04-10T13:46:00.002-05:00

Another recruit in our continuing effort to introduce you to the future of sports programs across the country.

A Strongside DE from Shallotte (NC) West Brunswick

Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 245 lbs
Forty: 4.59 secs
Bench max: 265 pounds
Squat max: 405 pounds
GPA: 2.85
Class: 2010 (High School)

Rivals.com Rating: 5.9 (About)
Position Ranking: NR

Rivals.com Rivals100 2010 (60)

Shallotte (NC) native Alfy Hill is one of the top recruits in the state of North Carolina. Hill is a widely sought after recruit and he has received over 20 scholarship offers including Arkansas.

Listen to the Alfy Hill Interview

Shawn and Wally's Courtyard Bracket Contest

2009-03-16T14:35:00.009-05:00

Courtyard by Marriott Fayetteville

Overall winner will receive a free two night stay at the Courtyard in Fayetteville.

Good Luck!

**Based on availability****
**Not applicable on special event dates****

Tennessee Fog Machine Parody

2009-02-14T13:26:00.007-06:00

Below is a little parody we put together regarding the UT coaching staff and a fog machine. We tried to have it completed before Lane committed another secondary violation but he beat us to the punch. Click below
FOG MACHINE

We're on TV now, and the web...LIVE!!!

2009-01-27T15:56:00.002-06:00

Sports Fans, you can now see us...yes, see us. We will be doing the show live on THV2 and THV2.com. The show will start at 4p with Shawn and his cohorts talking a bit before the show starts and between the segments.

John L. Smith

2009-01-17T11:00:00.002-06:00

John L. Smith was kind enough to come on the show Friday. A media teleconference was held later in the day but we managed to get coach on for a quick one on one.
Coach is a fun guy who appears to be a thrill seeker. Here is the interview with John L. Smith.

The New Dog on the Block

2009-01-12T19:56:00.002-06:00

After co-ordinating the national championship, he now has the unenviable task of running the whole show. Dan Mullen leaves his job at Florida to become the head football coach at Mississippi State(two days in a row I spelled it right). Shawn and Wally caught up with Dan as he was on the road in Olive Branch. This truly was a fun interview, Mullen is quick witted and this is the interview.

Breaking News - Lorenzo Ward to South Carolina

2009-01-12T16:14:00.002-06:00

We started the show talking to Lorenzo Ward who is taking his services to South Carolina to assist Steve Spurrier. Here is the raw audio of the interview with Lorenzo Ward.

Recruiting Thursday Part Deux

2009-01-12T00:56:00.003-06:00

Our second prospect hails from Texarkana, TX. Cobi Hamilton is a 6'3" 190# Wide Receiver. Here is the interview with Cobi Hamilton.

Another Recruiting Thursday

2009-01-12T00:46:00.002-06:00

Once again, thanks to Richard Davenport for getting these guys on the air with us. Our first prospect is Corey Gaines and OL from Tallahassee, FL...here is the interview with Corey Gaines.

Those Darn Dogs

2009-01-11T13:03:00.004-06:00

Mississippi(wow, I spelled it right) State head coach Rick Stansbury joined us to talk about his team and the team that so far has been dubbed the 'Giant Killers' by some in Louisiana. Shawn spent some time on the phone with Rick and here is that interview.

A Coach and a Mentor...

2009-01-11T12:58:00.003-06:00

While we are all pleased with the way John Pelphrey is coaching the Hogs, many of us(including JLP) are more than happy to have the likes of Rob Evans on our side as well. Coach Evans is not only an accomplished head coach, but is proving to be a great mentor for JLP in his young career at UA. Shawn caught up with UA Asst. Basketball Coach Rob Evans.

Politics 101 with Wally Hall

2009-01-07T19:39:00.002-06:00

When it comes to getting things done in Arkansas sports, only one guy tells it Like It Is. When Sports Animal Wally Hall makes his mind up that something needs to be done, even though he has no AD or coaching experience, he has no problem speaking his mind. After the resume building win over #7 Texas, we were able to get Jeff Long on with us. Now Jeff is no stranger to the program and I think he kinda likes the way we conduct business on-air, but Wally had an agenda and it was his night to voice his opinion state-wide..."Jeff...Mr. AD...Long, you need to lock that boy in. Don't let him get away, certainly nowhere in the SEC!!!" Jeff Long on the Sports Animals.

Speedy's Mama!!!

2009-01-07T19:20:00.002-06:00

After watching him at Alltel against North Texas when he circled the defenders while balancing on the baseline, I personally gained a new respect for the Hogs Point Guard. Courtney Fortson is an unbelievable talent and will certainly only get better with time. His upbringing is something we here at the Sports Animals were curious about, so we contacted his mother and got her to come on board for a few minutes. After that North Texas game I talked with Courtney about the interview and he said that she was real nervous about it...I told him she handled it like a pro. Here is the interview...Mama Fortson.

Corky's BCS Bowl Challenge

2008-12-30T02:35:00.004-06:00

It's your chance to win, and win big. All you have to do is guess the winners of the BCS bowl games and take a gander at the final score of the BCS Championship game...if you get it right , or if you are the closest to getting it right it could get you $100 in Corky's BBQ. OK, so here it is, all in black and white...call in to the show and place your entry or email it to shawnandwally@gmail.com. Deadline is Thursday at 12noon. The first place winner will receive a $100 gift card for Corky's in Little Rock or North Little Rock, second is a $50 gift card and third is a $25 gift card. Following are the bowls games and the teams...

Rose Bowl
Penn State
Southern Cal - winner, and how

Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech - winner
Cincinnati

Sugar Bowl
Utah - winner
Alabama

Fiesta Bowl
Ohio State
Texas - winner, just barely

BCS Championship
Florida
Oklahoma

tie breaker
final score of the BCS Championship game

Thanks to everyone who got their picks in, over a hundred entries in this contest and we're down to the wire. Good luck and listen to see if your a winner with Corky's and the Sports Animals.