Former Razorback outfielder Stephen Robison joins the Arkansas coaching staff for the 2008 season as the fifth-year student assistant for head coach Dave Van Horn.

Robison will assist Van Horn and hitting and outfield coach Todd Butler with instruction of the Hogs' offense and outfield play. Robison will help setup and run practices. He also assists UA Director of Baseball Operations Clay Goodwin with day-to-day administrative duties and will be in uniform on game days.

Robison, an outfielder and sometimes second baseman was a four-year letterman for the Razorbacks from 2004-07. He was known for his blazing speed and tremendous defensive abilities that included spectular catches and a strong arm. Robison was a .220 lifetime hitter with 20 stolen bases in 22 attempts. He connected for five career home runs and 27 RBI.

Robison turned in his best season as a junior in 2006 with a .278 batting average, five doubles, a triple, two home runs and 12 RBI. He played in 46 games, making 21 starts between the outfield and second base. Robison posted a .408 on-base percentage while slugging a career-best .443 with 16 walks and a career-high eight stolen bases.

Robison was born Dec. 16, 1984. He is the son of Vickie and Mike Robison. He is slated to graduate from the University of Arkansas in May of 2008 with a degree in kinesiology and minor in general business. Robison is engaged to Kayla Robinson and the couple plan to be married on Jan. 10, 2009.