Forget about Green-Beckham ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 4602/05/2012 Angst over Arkansas’ recruiting class is absolved by eschewing the long gone and embracing the late gets.
Two years from now, it is likely that the signing of linebacker Otha Peters and defensive tackle Darius Philon will be more important to the Razorbacks’ success than the loss of wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham.
Arkansas fans were over the top about Green-Beckham, considered the No. 1 recruit in the country. With Bobby Petrino, Arkansas will always have wide receivers, including fou
SEC Football: Arkansas Razorbacks Place Six Seniors in Postseason All-Star Games ♦♦ By: Ryan Wright ♦♦ Bleacher Report♦♦ Viewed: 26001/19/2012 The Arkansas Razorbacks have six seniors out of a total of 51 former SEC players who will participate in three of four different postseason All-Star games.
Running back Broderick Green (Little Rock, Arkansas) will be the first former Hog to appear in a game when he suits up for the Casino Del Sol College All-Star Game January 16.
Green, a punishing runner listed at 6’2” and 244 pounds, finished the 2011 college football season with 260 rushing yards on 68 carries. He led the Razorbacks wi
Jim Harris: Road Wins Will Be Rare For Razorbacks For Near Future ♦♦ By: Jim Harris ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 17701/19/2012 Maybe the only surprise in Arkansas' blowout loss at Kentucky on Tuesday was the final margin of victory for the Wildcats. Those 23 points meant — for people who follow these things — that Kentucky, for the first time in 17 straight games, finally covered the betting "line" established by the Las Vegas oddsmakers.
Even UALR played Kentucky close for more than a half on Jan. 3, and the Trojans led the Wildcats 30-27 at the break in a game staged in Louisville's ancient Freedom Hall. On the ro
Nurideen Lindsey Headed To Rider, Instead Of Arkansas ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 19501/19/2012 Turns out guard Nurideen Lindsey will not be attending Arkansas.
Lindsey, who announced via Twitter that he’d chosen the Razorbacks, will instead be transferring to Rider from St. John’s. Multiple reports last week had the 6-foot-3 guard heading to Fayetteville.
According to The Sporting News, Lindsey had a change of heart. Rider, located in New Jersey, is closer to Lindsey’s hometown of Philadelphia.
Lindesy averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds in nine games with the Red Storm. He wi
Razorbacks, who only lost to 'Bama and LSU, defeat No. 11 Kansas State 29-16 ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ MSNBC♦♦ Viewed: 28501/07/2012 Explosive returner Joe Adams had one last big highlight to help No. 7 Arkansas end a record-tying season in tall Cotton.
All-SEC quarterback Tyler Wilson was well short of the record passing performance he had earlier this season at Cowboys Stadium, but did throw two touchdown passes after Adams' fourth punt return for a TD and the Razorbacks beat No. 11 Kansas State 29-16 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night.
The Razorbacks (11-2) matched a school record with their 11th victory. Their on
Arkansas Razorbacks: Kansas State cannot avoid talk of its 105th national ranking ♦♦ By: Chris Replogle ♦♦ KSPR (Channel 3)♦♦ Viewed: 25701/05/2012 ARLINGTON, Texas - Kansas State keeps hearing one number over-and-over again.
The Arkansas Razorbacks insist they are not taking it for granted as they prepare for Friday's Cotton Bowl Classic. The Wildcats defense ranks 105th nationally in passing defense. The Hogs are not "licking their chops."
"They are a great situation football team," said Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino. "They have had stops on fourth and one, they have had stops on fourth and four, they have had stops on two
Cotton Bowl 2012: Is Arkansas or Kansas State Closer to a BCS Next Season? ♦♦ By: Johnathan Cace ♦♦ Bleacher Report♦♦ Viewed: 29201/05/2012 After a sloppy Sugar Bowl and a blowout in the Orange Bowl, college football fans everywhere are anxious to see some quality football in the Cotton Bowl between Arkansas and Kansas State.
Both teams are ranked in the Top 10 and the teams match up well with each other.
But obviously the goal for 2012 won’t be to return to the Cotton Bowl, both teams will be shooting for the BCS. So who is better prepared to get there?
Almost without question it should be Kansas State.
The Wildcats we
Can Cotton Bowl settle Big 12-SEC debate? ♦♦ By: Austin Meek ♦♦ Topeka Capital Journal♦♦ Viewed: 28801/05/2012 IRVING, Texas — The temptation is to project a year’s worth of pent-up angst onto one football game.
The Big 12 and the Southeastern Conference were central players in much of the drama that enveloped college football this season, from conference realignment to the BCS championship controversy. The big, bad SEC swiped two of the Big 12’s teams and monopolized the title game at Oklahoma State’s expense, so it would be natural to view Friday’s Cotton Bowl as a chance to settle accounts.
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Cotton Bowl: Are Razorbacks, Wildcats Battling For Conference Bragging Rights? ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 37401/04/2012 Inevitably, the question comes up every bowl week. Football’s postseason matches up teams from different conferences and talk of the games being an opportunity for bragging rights is a natural byproduct.
This week at the Cotton Bowl is no different. No. 6 Arkansas (10-2) is here representing the SEC and No. 8 Kansas State (10-2) is here on behalf of the Big 12.
But does any of that really matter Friday at 7 p.m. when the game kicks off with Fox broadcasting? Are the players here for teams
ENTER TO WIN: AT&T Cotton Bowl: Game Prediction ♦♦ By: Seth Gunderson ♦♦ Fayetteville Flyer♦♦ Viewed: 33901/04/2012 Happy New Year, Razorback fans! It’s 2012, the Hogs are 10-2 (ranked No. 6 in the BCS) and they’re set to play in the AT&T Cotton Bowl. The Hogs ended the regular season with a deflating 41-17 loss to LSU in Baton Rouge. But since that loss and the announcement of the NCAA bowl game matchups, Arkansas’ football staff has gone through a fairly major facelift.
On Dec. 5, offensive coordinator Garrick McGee left Arkansas to become head coach at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and special t
BCS Playoffs: What an 8-Team College Football Tournament Would Look Like ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Bleacher Report♦♦ Viewed: 38012/29/2011 We do this every year. We—by we, I mean fans and writers who obsess over college football—dream of a day when the BCS shifts from four independent exhibition games and one hand-picked, made-for-TV national championship game to a real, bona fide playoff system.
Every year it gets more and more frustrating to imagine what the playoffs could look like. How incredible would a semifinal between Oklahoma State and Alabama be, knowing the victor would get to play the winner of LSU and Stanford?
Arkansas Concentrating On Basketball ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 35712/20/2011 Arkansas basketball coach Mike Anderson knows the best way for a young team to improve is by logging time on the court.
So there’s good news this week: his team is getting plenty of chances with fall semester classes over.
Arkansas (6-3), three days removed from its ugly win against Southeastern Louisiana, will be back in action against Eastern Kentucky (7-5) in Bud Walton Arena at 7 tonight.
It’s part of a busy stretch in which the Razorbacks have three games in six days. But it’s als
Davis’ future in question ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 37512/20/2011 Swirling around preseason All-SEC running back Knile Davis, there is a Cotton Bowl subplot with implications for 2012 and 2013.
Is Davis going to play against Kansas State and forfeit a year of eligibility?
If he plays, will he be a Razorback in the fall?
If he sits out, will he play two more years at Arkansas?
Davis, who led all Southeastern Conference running backs with 1,322 yards last year, suffered what was supposed to be a season-ending ankle injury in the preseason, but he re
SEC Football: Arkansas Razorbacks Add Another Verbal Commitment for 2012 Class ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Bleacher Report♦♦ Viewed: 63112/19/2011 Lose two recruits but gain one big one in the process. Arkansas fans and the Razorback staff are getting a first-hand look at how finicky college football recruiting can be in the modern era.
The first week of December, Arkansas added three-star (Rivals.com) junior college defensive tackle Mike Pennel to the verbally committed list, only to have him de-commit a couple of days later.
Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino wasted little time adding another junior college recruit when four-star
Cotton Bowl Countdown: K-State, Arkansas share one common opponent ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Kansas City Star♦♦ Viewed: 28712/19/2011 Let’s start today’s Cotton Bowl Countdown blog with a question from an e-mailer named Brian: “Can you analyze the matchup in terms of common opponents, including any common opponents and perhaps those once or twice removed?”
You bet I can.
I’ve got to warn you now, though, Kansas State and Arkansas don’t have a ton of overlap with their schedules. Their only common opponent was Texas A&M, which they both defeated in dramatic fashion.
Arkansas Snaps Two-Game Slide With ‘Ugly Win’ ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 31912/19/2011 Arkansas hadn’t won a game in 17 days, wrapping weekend losses at Connecticut and Oklahoma around lengthy breaks this month.
So when forward Marvell Waithe was asked about Arkansas’ less-than-impressive performance during a 62-55 win against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday afternoon, the senior was first to admit the struggles.
Then he considered the alternative.
“I thought it was a very ugly win. Extremely,” Waithe said. “But an ugly win is better than any kind of loss. So I’ll tak
Petrino Wants Arkansas-Texas A&M Series In Arlington ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 25812/19/2011 Arkansas will be back in Cowboys Stadium when it plays Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 6.
And if Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino gets his wish, the Razorbacks will be returning there in 2012.
Petrino said Saturday he hopes the Arkansas-Texas A&M series will remain in Cowboys Stadium as part of the current contract. Petrino indicated no decision has been made in regard to the game, which has been played in Arlington, Texas, the past three seasons. But he said the Aggies — who will beg
Notes: Young Guys In New Places; Walker Transfers To UCA ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 26412/19/2011 Arkansas is spending the month preparing to play Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 6. But the Razorbacks also are using the extra practice time to look ahead to 2012, which means testing a handful of young players at new positions.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said there have been three freshmen working in new spots during the Razorbacks’ closed practices this week. Linebacker/safety Brett Weir is getting work at tight end, Kelvin Fisher, Jr., is playing both running back and cornerbac
Picking bowl games is tough ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 40112/14/2011 Confidence shaken by recent history, the approach to an annual bowl-picking contest has been revamped.
The idea of the competition is to list the most likely winner of a bowl game as No. 35, the next most likely as No. 34, and work backwards to the least confident selection. A year ago, the betting lines were used to identify the heaviest favorites, which were then plugged into the first half dozen spots or so.
Before pursuing that path again, I decided to check on the 2010 results. No. 3
Haynes Eager For New Challenge At Arkansas ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 45412/14/2011 Paul Haynes and Bobby Petrino sat down for about four hours last week, discussing football, philosophies and the Arkansas-Ohio State Sugar Bowl.
It was an in-depth conversation. A good one, too, apparently. When it was over, Petrino felt confident he had found his new defensive coordinator, while Haynes was eager to tackle his new opportunity.
“We chopped it up for about four hours just talking about philosophies,” Haynes said Monday afternoon. “I got his feel for it. He got my feel. We c
Arkansas State Set To Name Auburn Offensive Coordinator Gus Malzahn As Head Coach ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 34012/14/2011 Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn is expected to be named head coach at Arkansas State on Wednesday.
Specific details of the deal were not immediately known, but multiple sources confirmed Malzahn, an Arkansas native who is in his third season as offensive coordinator for the Tigers, has accepted an offer from ASU. Al.com is also reporting the move and Arkansas State has confirmed a 3:30 p.m. press conference Wednesday to announce its new head coach.
Auburn's Gus Malzahn to take over at Arkansas State ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Pensacola News Journal♦♦ Viewed: 24312/14/2011 Now Auburn football coach Gene Chizik has some real work ahead.
The Tigers lost their second major assistant in a week Tuesday when offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn resigned to accept the top job at Arkansas State. Defensive coordinator Ted Roof left last week for the defensive coordinator's job at Central Florida.
Arkansas State officials confirmed Malzahn's hire late Tuesday night, ending an eventful day that included an offer, a round of negotiations and an agreement around 7:30 p.m.
Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year: Dorial Green-Beckham ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Sporting News♦♦ Viewed: 29412/13/2011 Everywhere Dorial Green-Beckham goes, he’s the center of attention.
In class, all eyes are on the 6-foot-6, 220-pounder. On the football field, his quarterback is locked in on him. Opposing defenses dare not lose track of him from the moment they step between the white lines.
It’s hard for Green-Beckham to hide, and we’re heaping more attention on him. The Hillcrest (Springfield, Mo.) wide receiver is the nation’s top offensive recruit and Sporting News’ high school athlete of the year.
Bahn: Haynes' Reputation As 'Grinder,' Talent Developer Fit Petrino's Razorback Staff ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 27112/13/2011 Shortly after arriving in Fayetteville on Sunday, new Arkansas defensive coordinator Paul Haynes began familiarizing himself with the unit he would be taking over. Haynes watched film until about 1 a.m. with a graduate assistant, taking notes on plays and personnel.
Haynes has plenty of catching up to do before the No. 6 Razorbacks face No. 9 Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl. He’ll be involved in preparation for the bowl and while he might not be calling plays on short notice, Haynes is doin
The SEC's top freshmen in 2011 ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ ESPN♦♦ Viewed: 28212/13/2011 It was a big year for freshmen in the SEC, and some of the most hyped newcomers turned out to be the most productive.
Here’s our ranking of the top 15 true freshmen this season based on their productivity and overall impact on their teams:
1. Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina: The nation's No. 1 prospect coming into the season made a big splash with six sacks and 10 tackles for loss, leading all SEC freshmen in both categories. His five forced fumbles tied him for second in the leagu
Giants Guard Mitch Petrus Rocks on the Field and on the Bass ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ New York Times♦♦ Viewed: 24212/13/2011 At the end of a long day of studying film, lifting weights and trying to fend off mobile and mammoth defensive linemen, Mitch Petrus likes to go back to his apartment in Clifton, N.J., take out his Fender Stratocaster guitar and slide his weathered, callused fingers over the strings.
Haynes Introduced as DC ♦♦ By: Zach Turner ♦♦ Arkansas Traveler♦♦ Viewed: 38212/13/2011 Paul Hayes is a big man who talks "loud". And ... kids do listen.
Petrino Restocks Coaching Staff For Cotton Bowl ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 28112/13/2011 Bobby Petrino didn’t have to hire any assistants last winter, enjoying continuity on his coaching staff.
That definitely wasn’t the case this month. But now that Petrino has said good-bye to three coaches and hired three more in the span of a week, he’s hoping the changes on his staff are over.
“We’ve had enough,” Petrino said.
Petrino, who met with the media Saturday for the first time since Nov. 25, restocked his staff by hiring offensive coordinator Paul Petrino, defensive coordinat
Early Heisman talk ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 26912/13/2011 By Jan. 15, Virginia Tech running back David Wilson and quarterbacks Tyler Wilson of Arkansas, Tajh Boyd of Clemson Geno Smith of West Virginia and Aaron Murray of Georgia could be classified as early favorites for the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
The date is the deadline for declaring for the 2012 NFL draft, and expected “I’m in” announcements by Matt Barkley of USC, Landry Jones of Oklahoma and LaMichael James of Oregon would remove all clear-cut Heisman favorites.
Quarterback Mitch Mustain tries to revitalize career, life ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ USA Today♦♦ Viewed: 21412/13/2011 Mitch Mustain's college stats don't read the way a high school All-American's should: nine starts, one transfer, an arrest, zero interest from the NFL. He was considered a better player than Tim Tebow when both left high school in 2005. How could a promising young star fall so far and so fast? Poor judgment, guidance and an ill-timed interception all factor into Mustain's story.
Leaving Buckeyes behind, new Arkansas defensive coordinator Haynes eyes challenge of SEC ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Washington Post♦♦ Viewed: 29112/13/2011 Paul Haynes didn’t need much time to decide about leaving Ohio State to become Arkansas’ defensive coordinator.
Following a phone call from Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino, a simple conversation with his family was all Haynes needed to affirm his desire to coach in the Southeastern Conference and reunite with Petrino, whom he coached alongside in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Juco WR names Arkansas leader ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ ESPN♦♦ Viewed: 32712/12/2011 NewbergCourtney Gardner (Roseville, Calif./Sierra College) has put up some amazing numbers this season. He caught 61 passes for more than 1,100 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. He also blocked seven field goals and three punts. Some big-time programs are after him, and he took his first official visit this weekend. He just returned from Arkansas.
Haynes is new defensive coordinator ♦♦ By: Nate Allen ♦♦ Baxter Bulletin♦♦ Viewed: 24612/12/2011 Ohio State Buckeyes co-defensive coordinator Paul Haynes has become the Arkansas Razorbacks defensive coordinator, Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino announced Friday night.
Haynes, who has coached defensive backs since 2005 through 2010 for former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel and served as a co-coordinator in 2011 under interim coach Luke Fickell after Tressel was fired in the wake of a NCAA multiple rules violations scandal that began unraveling before Ohio State defeated Arkansas in last Januar
Petrino Addresses LSU Actions; Adams Named All-American ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 24512/12/2011 Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said he couldn’t recall what he was upset about, but had been made aware of his sideline and postgame actions during the 41-17 loss to LSU on Nov. 25. And, while he didn’t exactly offer an apology Saturday, Petrino did concede he has to work on it.
“That was a long time ago to be honest with you, you don’t recall things like that,” Petrino said Saturday. “I was told about it. Obviously, I’ve got to be more aware of my actions and my language.
“We’ll work on im
Notes: Wilson, Gragg Ask For NFL Grade; Petrino Salary Set ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 16012/10/2011 Offensive coordinator Paul Petrino will earn $475,000 annually in his new position with the Razorbacks.
Petrino’s contract information was obtained through a Freedom of Information request Friday afternoon. He will earn $50,000 more than former Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee, who was named Alabama-Birmingham’s head coach earlier this week.
Most of Petrino’s salary ($425,000) at Arkansas will come from “public and private funds,” according to the contract. But he also will ea
Football: Arkansas Names Haynes Defensive Coordinator ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 15812/10/2011 Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has found his defensive coordinator.
Paul Haynes, the co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach at Ohio State, has agreed to join Arkansas’ staff as defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach. Haynes was in his seventh season with the Buckeyes, who will be led by new coach Urban Meyer after the Gator Bowl.
Contract information was not immediately available Friday night, but Haynes’ hiring ends a search that began earlier this week when Willy Robinson turned in
Hogs Back on Practice Field ♦♦ By: Zach Turner ♦♦ Arkansas Traveler♦♦ Viewed: 32512/09/2011 The Arkansas Razorbacks ae back at practice for the Cotton Bowl.
Arkansas Returns To Practice With Short-Handed Staff ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 12212/09/2011 Jerico Nelson is one of the most experienced members of Arkansas’ defense.
So the senior has been through plenty during his Arkansas career. But when the Razorbacks returned to work Thursday, getting in their first practice in preparation for the Cotton Bowl, Nelson experienced one more first — Willy Robinson wasn’t there.
“It was a lot different not having him out there making calls or talking to everybody or screaming,” Nelson said. “It was kind of different (Thursday).”
Arkansas hel
Football: Petrino’s Search For Coordinator Continues ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 13512/09/2011 Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced Tuesday that defensive coordinator Willy Robinson will not be returning in 2012.
It means Arkansas is in the market for a new defensive coordinator for the first time in four years. And Petrino is looking to hire his third defensive coordinator with the Razorbacks after losing Ellis Johnson to South Carolina two months into his tenure. So where does he turn?
The bulk of Wednesday’s buzz revolved around former Miami coach Randy Shannon, who was 28-22
Uekman, Freshmen Honored; Hogs Heading 'Home' ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 12512/09/2011 Uekman, Three Freshmen Honored
Arkansas tight end Garrett Uekman, who died Nov. 20, was honored by the Southeastern Conference on Monday when it announced the All-Freshman team.
Uekman, who died from an undiagnosed heart condition, was named the honorary captain of the team. The redshirt freshman played in nine games before his death one day after Arkansas’ 44-17 win against Mississippi State in Little Rock.
Uekman was joined by defensive end Trey Flowers, cornerback Tevin Mitchel and re
Cotton Bowl Countdown: Realignment redux ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Kansas City Star♦♦ Viewed: 19412/08/2011 Arkansas and Kansas State have been on opposite ends of the conference realignment shuffle.
Over the past two years, Arkansas fans have kicked back and laughed as schools across the country scrambled to find the best possible place for their athletic departments. When the Big 12 reportedly reached out to the Razorbacks a few months ago and asked if they had any interest in leaving the SEC, the answer was a simple “Thanks, but no thanks
Otis Kirk: Recruiting Heats Up For Razorbacks As Petrino Searches For Coordinators ♦♦ By: Otis Kirk ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 17612/08/2011 Arkansas' Bobby Petrino was already trying to juggle preparing for a bowl game with recruiting and now he has another duty as well.
Petrino is having to replace all three of his coordinators. On Tuesday, he filled the offensive coordinator spot with Paul Petrino. He still has to find coordinators for defense and special teams.
Arkansas begins practicing today for its Jan. 6 date in the Cotton Bowl against Kansas State. Petrino and his staff have also been busy recruiting. Arkansas will
A Very Early College Football Top 25 for 2012 ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Athlon Sports♦♦ Viewed: 45112/08/2011 It's never too early to start thinking about next season. There's a lot that's going to change over the next few months, including coaches and players leaving for the NFL Draft. With that in mind, this is a very, very, very early look at how the preseason top 25 could appear when Athlon's 2012 college football magazine is released.
Keep in mind, this is more an off-the-cuff early ranking, as we will dive more into the schedule and depth chart once the season is finished. Expect lots of chan
Conflicting reports about Shannon, UA post ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Log Cabin Democrat♦♦ Viewed: 19012/08/2011 Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino announced Tuesday that defensive coordinator Willy Robinson will not be returning in 2012.
It means Arkansas is in the market for a new defensive coordinator for the first time in four years. And Petrino is looking to hire his third defensive coordinator with the Razorbacks after losing Ellis Johnson to South Carolina two months into his tenure. So where does he turn?
Razorbacks' Knile Davis Says Positive Outlook Helped Him Through Ankle Rehab ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 10312/08/2011 Knile Davis’ rehab from a season-ending ankle injury went about like he expected. There were good days. There were rough ones.
“My main thing was trying to stay as positive as possible,” Davis said. “I came through it pretty good. I had some down days, but I came through it and I’m back.”
Davis, speaking on Bobby Petrino Live, didn’t expand on what he meant by “back,” but his rehab did progress to the point that he was practicing with the Razorbacks late in the year.
ASU hire begins with offense ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 11612/08/2011 Making a splash is not part of the criteria for hiring the next football coach at Arkansas State University.
Almost a year ago, the promotion of Hugh Freeze from offensive coordinator to head coach was barely a blip. Yet, the Red Wolves were 10-2, earned a trip to a bowl game in Mobile, Ala., and were just outside the Top 25 in The Associated Press poll when he bailed for Ole Miss.
Flash back to late December 1991. ASU’s hire of Ray Perkins, former coach of the New York Giants, Tampa Bay
Smith Returns To Alma Mater; Seven Hogs Earn SEC Honors ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 10212/07/2011 John L. Smith began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Weber State in 1971. After 40 years, the 63-year-old is finally back with the Wildcats.
Smith, the former Arkansas special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach, was introduced as Weber State’s head coach Tuesday. Smith left Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino’s staff to replace Ron McBride, who retired after seven seasons at the Football Championship Subdivision school — which is also his alma mater.
“I’ve always had a pla
More Staff Changes: Paul Petrino In, Willy Robinson Out ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 13512/07/2011 Arkansas’ coaching staff accomplished something rare in a nomadic profession last winter, remaining completely intact for the 2011 season.
The past several days has proven that won’t be the case once again for 2012.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, who lost offensive coordinator Garrick McGee and special teams coordinator John L. Smith to head coaching jobs this week, made two moves Tuesday. He announced his brother, Paul Petrino, was returning to the program to replace McGee as offensive co
Heisman candidate not recruited ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 14012/07/2011 ESPN slow-played news of the Heisman finalists, promoting a 5 p.m. announcement and finally pitching it to Eddie George after 5:15 p.m. to read the names alphabetically.
The first name was something of a surprise; No. 4 was a shock. After all, Wisconsin running back Montee Ball did score 38 touchdowns; LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu only touches the ball by mistake.
Add up his punt returns, fumble recoveries and interceptions, and the Tigers’ cornerback had his hands on the football a total of 32 t
Petrino heads to Arkansas to join brother ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Kansas City Star♦♦ Viewed: 12812/06/2011 Illinois offensive coordinator Paul Petrino is returning to Arkansas to coach with his brother.
Petrino will serve as the Razorbacks’ quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, the schools announced Tuesday. He will replace Garrick McGee, who has been hired as the head coach at Alabama-Birmingham.
Petrino has held the job before, working for his brother and head coach Bobby Petrino, before coming to Illinois after the 2009 season.
“I am extremely thrilled to have Paul become a me
Bahn: Positive Energy From McGee, Smith Important For Razorbacks To Replace ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 13712/06/2011 Normally sure-handed receivers dropped a pair of sure touchdown passes for Arkansas against South Carolina earlier this season, leading to questions for quarterback Tyler Wilson. Specifically, folks wanted to know how he handled the players when they got back to the huddle.
Wilson answered the question like the team captain he is. He also revealed a little about himself and how he appreciates being handled coming off a mistake.
“You pat a guy on the tail and keep moving, just keep his hea
Statement from head coach Bobby Petrino ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ University of Arkansas at Fayetteville♦♦ Viewed: 36912/06/2011 Petrino's Statement on Willie Robinson. Gee ... home Petrino has some folks up his sleeve to help prepare us for the Cotton Bowl.
Robinson becomes third assistant to leave Arkansas ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Sports Illustrated♦♦ Viewed: 12912/06/2011 Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino says Razorbacks defensive coordinator Willy Robinson has resigned.
Robinson is the third Arkansas assistant coach to leave the school in the last two days. Former offensive coordinator Garrick McGee was named the Alabama-Birmingham head coach on Monday, and former special teams coach John L. Smith left to coach at Weber State.
Paul Petrino to work for Bobby ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ ESPN♦♦ Viewed: 13712/06/2011 Illinois offensive coordinator Paul Petrino is returning to Arkansas to rejoin his brother Bobby's staff.
Petrino left Arkansas for Illinois in 2009 after spending two seasons as the team's offensive coordinator and receivers coach. Illinois fired coach Ron Zook on Nov. 27, and the futures of the Illini's assistants remain uncertain.
Interim head coach Vic Koenning said Tuesday that quarterbacks coach Jeff Brohm will be offensive coordinator for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against UCLA on
Coach Petrino finalist for Coach of the Year ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ University of Arkansas at Fayetteville♦♦ Viewed: 21112/06/2011 We knew he was good ... now everybody does, too. Except for maybe those dumb ole Atlanta fans ...
Hogs Earn All-SEC Honors ♦♦ By: Jimmy Carter ♦♦ Arkansas Traveler♦♦ Viewed: 26712/06/2011 Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference by the Associate Press on Monday
Notes: Wilson, Six Others All-SEC; Long ‘Disappointed’ ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 12312/06/2011 Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson had to wait two seasons behind Ryan Mallett before getting his chance to be the Razorbacks’ starting quarterback.
But Wilson accomplished something Mallett couldn’t during his first season as a starter.
The junior was named first-team, All-Southeastern Conference by The Associated Press, joining six other Razorbacks. Wilson, receivers Jarius Wright and Joe Adams (all-purpose) were first-team selections. Guard Alvin Bailey, linebacker Jerry Franklin, punte
Smith Accepts Weber State Job; McGee Introduced at UAB ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 10512/06/2011 Former Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee will have an opportunity to lead a program after being introduced as Alabama-Birmingham’s new coach Monday.
But McGee isn’t the only Arkansas assistant leaving Bobby Petrino’s staff for a new job this week.
John L. Smith, Arkansas’ special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach, is the new head coach at Weber State. The 63-year-old will be introduced at his alma mater today.
Cotton is good choice for UA ♦♦ By: Harry King ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 10912/06/2011 Personally and professionally, Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl is perfect. Both the date and destination are far better than the alternative, the Capital One Bowl.
Plus, Arkansas will play the best possible opponent, Kansas State. There are four games matching teams in the Top 10 and No. 6 Arkansas vs. No. 8 Kansas State is the only one outside the BCS bowls.
The Razorbacks would have been in a no-win situation against Oklahoma, talented enough to be No. 1 in the preseason poll and erratic en
Arkansas Will Face Kansas State In Top 10 Cotton Bowl Matchup ♦♦ By: Chris Bahn ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 13612/05/2011 Arkansas isn’t in a BCS Bowl this season, but is still getting a Top 10 matchup.
This year’s Cotton Bowl will feature the sixth-ranked Razorbacks (10-2) and No. 8 Kansas State (10-2). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Both the Wildcats and Arkansas are ranked high enough to be considered for BCS bowls, but the Big 12 and SEC have other representatives in the top-tier bowls. BCS rules limit each conference to two teams in BCS bowls.
Arkansas
Cotton grows tall with good matchup ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Top Stock Portfolio♦♦ Viewed: 14812/05/2011 Frank Martin’s talents were not maximized on Sunday.
He did coach Kansas State to a basketball win against Virginia Tech.
But Martin, a great arbiter who commands any room with both opinion and expression, could have also argued the finer points of Wildcat football to those who run the Sugar Bowl.
Instead, K-State lost that debate — which is what college football comes down to on the first weekend of December — to, yes, Virginia Tech, and also Michigan, the at-large teams selected t
Freeze agrees to take Ole Miss job ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Houston Chronicle♦♦ Viewed: 17812/05/2011 Arkansas State's Hugh Freeze has agreed to take the Mississippi job, according to a person familiar to the coaching search.
A formal announcement is expected Monday, the person told The Associated Press Sunday night on condition of anonymity because the school has not announced the hire.
The 42-year-old Freeze led Arkansas State to the 2011 Sun Belt Conference championship and 10-2 record in his first season as a coach at the Football Bowl Subdivision level.
K-State headed to Cotton Bowl to play Arkansas ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Kansas City Star♦♦ Viewed: 14812/05/2011 Kansas State football fans went to bed Sunday night disappointed about the Wildcats’ missing out on an at-large bid to a BCS bowl game.
But Cotton Bowl chairman Tommy Bain is confident they will wake up today eager about their postseason destination.
K-State, which ended the regular season at 10-2 and ranked eighth in the BCS standings, is headed to the Cotton Bowl to take on Arkansas, which finished with an identical record and is No. 6 in the BCS standings. They will play on Jan. 6 at
UAB hires Garrick McGee as coach ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ ESPN♦♦ Viewed: 14612/05/2011 UAB has hired Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee as head coach.
Blazers athletic director Brian Mackin announced the hiring Sunday night, a day after Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino issued a statement congratulating McGee on landing the job.
McGee is a finalist for the Broyles Award given to the nation's top assistant. He replaces Neil Callaway, who was ousted after five seasons when he failed to post a winning record.
Cotton Gets Top 10 Matchup With Arkansas, Kansas State ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 11612/05/2011 Arkansas won’t be heading to a Bowl Championship Series game for the second straight season. But the Razorbacks’ consolation prize looks just like one.
Arkansas (10-2, 6-2 in Southeastern Conference), which is No. 6 in the BCS standings, will play No. 8 Kansas State (10-2, 7-2 in Big 12) in the 2012 Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 6. The Wildcats received the Cotton Bowl berth after being passed over for an at-large berth in a BCS bowl.
So the Cotton Bowl will feature its first ma
Where Do the Arkansas Razorbacks Fit into the Equation? ♦♦ By: AAA Staff ♦♦ Bleacher Report♦♦ Viewed: 17412/04/2011 With Alabama and LSU slated to be in the national title game, the SEC, technically, doesn't have a representative of their conference in a BCS bowl.
That being said, since the Arkansas Razorbacks didn't win the conference anyway, they're not making another trip to the BCS, even as an at-large, because of the BCS rules.
So, where will the Razorbacks go bowling this season?
Well, the SEC has bowl tie-ins into the Cotton Bowl, Capital One Bowl, BBVA Compass Bowl, Gator Bowl, Outback Bowl,
Two-Minute Drill: Arkansas State 45, Troy 14 ♦♦ By: Jim Harris ♦♦ ArkansasSports360.com♦♦ Viewed: 13212/04/2011 Why ASU Won
While the Red Wolves’ offense took a while to get rolling, the opportunistic defense took control of the game with a 60-yard fumble return for a score by Darryl Feemster and a blocked punt recovery by Don Jones to stake ASU to a 17-0 lead. Troy never was closer than 10 points the rest of the way, as the ASU offense found a good mix of Ryan Aplin’s scrambles and his pin-point accuracy on sideline routes to gain 283 yards in the second half while the defense clamped down on Troy, al
Report: McGee To Interview With Alabama-Birmingham ♦♦ By: Robbie Neiswanger ♦♦ Arkansas News Bureau♦♦ Viewed: 15712/02/2011 Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee is expected to interview for the head coaching vacancy at Alabama-Birmingham on Friday, according to the Birmingham News. The newspaper reported late Thursday night the 38-year-old McGee is one of four finalists for the position. The group of finalists also includes former Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino, Auburn assistant coach Curtis Luper and former Kansas head coach Turner Gill