BARNHILL ARENA The Hogwild Band, Cheerleaders & Mascot
Kids of all ages will enjoy the Hogwild Band, Arkansas cheerleaders and Big Red mascot at home events. Sing along as the Hogwild Band, under the direction of Ben Chamberlain plays the fight song and other favorites. The Razorback cheerleaders and Big Red, under the direction of Jean Nail and Kraig Jimenez, will also be there.
In 2010 against No. 22 Tennessee, Arkansas hosted its first Razorback Dig for the Cure event benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. The first 500 fans in attendance received pink “Dig for the Cure” wristbands and fans were able to pledge a dollar amount to the organization.
Ben Chamberlain Associate Director of Athletic Bands Chamberlain did his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota and earned his Master of Music degree from LSU. He has also completed coursework for the Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern. In addition to his duties with the Hogwild Bands, Chamberlain’s responsibilities include directing the Concert Band, teaching courses in the Department of Music and assisting with the instruction of the Razorback Marching Band. Kraig Jimenez Cheer Coach Kraig Jimenez is in his ninth year as cheer coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He has been a head camp instructor for Universal Cheerleaders Association for 10 years. Jimenez is from Houston, Texas, and cheered four years at the University of Nebraska. Jean Nail Spirit Coordinator Jean Nail is in her 30th year as spirit group coordinator for the Razorbacks. She coordinates the selection and performance schedule of the Razorback Cheerleaders, Pom squad, RBI Girls and Mascots as well as handling spirit groups for Razorbacks events. Nail received her bachelor’s in 1986 and masters in 1987 in education from the University of Arkansas. Jean and husband Mike Nail have two daughters, Michelle (Mrs. Doug) Kehn and Elsa (Mrs. Scott) Salrin and are the proud grandparents of John Michael Kehn, 13 and Aubrey Anne Kehn, 10.
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Boss Hog poses with Arkansas volleyball alumni (l to r) Kelli Cole, Michelle (Coens) Smith, Kele (Brewer) Luigs, Sara Kincaid, Jessica (Field) Phelan and Denise Baez during Arkansas’ win over Samford at the Razorbacks’ 2010 season-opening tournament.
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