Arkansas football fans, starved for the long ball after years — even decades — of a power-based running attack, have gotten their wish with the arrival of Coach Bobby Petrino.
After eight long months, college football is finally back and so is the scrutiny of the SEC by much of the nation.
Arkansas is expected to host DeSoto, Texas, small forward Antwan Space, one of the nation’s rising prospects, on an official visit this weekend.
Freshmen remain in the mix
Coach Bobby Petrino has made no secret of Arkansas’ need to play true freshmen defensive linemen Byran Jones and Chris Smith, and defensive coordinator Willy Robinson said rookie cornerback Eric Bennett will be in the rotation heading into Saturday’s season opener at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Ryan Mallett
POSITION Quarterback CLASS Junior HOMETOWN Texarkana HEIGHT 6-6 WEIGHT 238 pounds BIRTHDATE June 5, 1988 LAST STOP University of Michigan SCOOP Parade All-American, Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas, EA Sports All-American and second-team All-USA by USA Today as a prep senior in 2006.
Arkansas’ soccer players didn’t listen to Coach Erin Aubry, so she hopes the lessons learned in a loss will sink in quickly.
Arkansas has four SEC Western Division football titles in its 18-year term in the conference, but the Razorbacks have never captured the league title.
Terry Don Phillips is used to wearing orange to football games.
Some are outraged that Jeremiah Masoli was denied the chance to play football at Ole Miss.
Hogs get defensive about foe
If you ask Arkansas defensive coordinator Willy Robinson about Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee Tech being a “tuneup” game, be prepared for a memorable response.
