Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms
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UniversityUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello
ConferenceGreat American Conference
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorHud Jackson
LocationMonticello, Arkansas
Varsity teams10
Football stadiumWillis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium
Basketball arenaSteelman Fieldhouse
Baseball stadiumWeevils Field
MascotWeezy
NicknameBoll Weevils (men)
Cotton Blossoms (women)
ColorsKelly green and white[1]
   
Websitewww.uamsports.com

The Arkansas–Monticello Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms are composed of 10 teams representing the University of Arkansas at Monticello in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, and golf. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball and softball. The Boll Weevils and Cotton Blossoms compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Great American Conference.[2]

Teams

Men's Women's
Baseball Basketball
Basketball Cross Country
Cross Country Golf
Football Softball
Golf Volleyball

Baseball

UAM pitcher Jeff Harvill delivers a pitch at Minute Maid Park in 2014.

Arkansas–Monticello has had 5 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965.[3]

Year Player Round Team
1965 James Eubanks 24 Yankees
1970 Mack Payne 9 Royals
1982 Vernon Rhodes 7 Blue Jays
2001 Steve Green 40 Cardinals
2001 Jake Nowlen 33 Cardinals

Former UAM player Wes Johnson is the head baseball coach for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Football

Boll Weevils Mascot

Current head coaches (as of August 25, 2021)

NameSportAlma materYear EnteringUAM RecordCareer Record
John HarveyBaseballLyon College8th160–125314–273
Chad TappMen's BasketballTaylor University1st
Hud JacksonFootballMcNeese State University8th25–5825–58
Kyle LemSoftballHenderson State University3rd0–00–0
Jocelyn GarciaVolleyballConcordia-Nebraska2nd
Markell CoxWomen's BasketballUniversity of Arkansas Pine Bluff8th
Rob LeonardMen's & Women's Cross CountryN/A35th
Ken HamiltonMen's & Women's GolfTexas A&M Commerce1st

Rivals

Battle of the Timberlands

The Battle of the Timberlands is an annual football game between University of Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas University. The game became known as the "Battle of the Timberlands" in 2012 when a traveling trophy for the contest was created. The rivalry between the two schools dates back to 1913. Both schools are currently members of the Great American Conference. Through the 88 games played, SAU leads the series 52–36–1. UAM won most recently on November 10, 2018 by a score of 20–17.

References

  1. ↑ "UAM Quick Facts". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "University of Arkansas at Monticello". uamsports.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  3. ↑ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks who came from "University of Arkansas at Monticello (Monticello, AR)"". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
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