FAYETTEVILLE — As Oral Roberts infielder Hunter Wilson stepped to the plate in the first inning Tuesday, the first few seconds of Kid Rock's "Cowboy" played over the stadium speakers.
Playing a walk-up song for an opposing player wasn't an accident. It was a thank you.
Fans stood and cheered for the former Arkansas infielder known as "Cowboy." Wilson removed his batting helmet and waved to the fans, some of whom he has remained in contact with since his transfer to ORU last year.
"I didn't think it was going to be that big, but seeing everybody, seeing all the Hog fans, it's unbelievable how much respect they have," Wilson said following Arkansas' 15-8 victory over ORU.