Thursday, June 12, 2008

GONE

Coach Petrino officially dismissed linebacker Freddie Fairchild from the Razorback team yesterday. Everyone knew he was in the doghouse for breaking team rules, and his expulsion from the team was expected. Coach Petrino failed to elaborate on his violation stating in a press release that "Freddie Fairchild has been dismissed from our football team."

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Late Addition to the 2008 Class

Coach Petrino pulled in another Camden athlete for the 2008 class, but this one is from Camden, New Jersey. Matthew Marshall is a talented WR and is a track star in hurdles. He will enroll this summer and might contribute as a Freshman at WR or DB.

Marshall had several offers from schools like Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina,

Petrino Snags 6th Commit

Austin Tate, a TE from Harrison, Arkansas, committed to Coach Petrino and the Razorbacks during a weekend visit to Fayetteville. Tate is 6'5" and weighs 230 lbs.

While there is not much info on Tate in the public at this point, he will likely project as a 3 star player. According to recruiting experts in the state, he's considered a top ten player on a state-wide level and someone with tremendous upside and potential.

He plays both basketball and football at his highschool and is considered to be very athletic.