Saturday, December 25, 2010

Petrino Lands Peacock


Coach Petrino picked up a another big man on December 23rd when Jason Peacock, an Offensive Tackle from Citrus Community College in California, committed to the University of Arkansas. Peacock committed after recently visiting the University on December 10. He is 6'4" and 330 lbs and rated as a 5.6 star player by Rivals.com. He chose the Razorbacks over Mississippi State, Arizona, and Utah. He hopes to play left tackle at Arkansas, which is what he played at Junior College.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Petrino Flips Big-Time CB


Petrino snagged a major commitment today from Tevin Mitchel who was previously committed to Nebraska. Mitchel, from Manfield, TX, is 6'0" 180, and he runs a 4.4 40 and is rated as a Rivals 4 Star Cornerback. Mitchel had offers to several schools in the SEC and the Big XII but chose Arkansas after a recent visit to the University.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Petrino Adds Two More for 2011

Petrino nabs 2 more for the class of 2011. Both are currently unranked by recruiting services, but Petrino has a good eye for talent. They will likely be ranked in the near future. These two visited the University of Arkansas over the weekend along with a handful of others.

Tyler Gilbert 6'3" 245 4.5 LB - played high school football in Louisiana at John Curtis High School.















Rohan Gaines 5'11", 175, 4.4 ATH - played football for Bainbridge High in Bainbridge, Georgia. Will likely project at safety or weakside linebacker.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Petrino Commits to Arkansas

from the UofA...FAYETTEVILLE - The University of Arkansas and Bobby Petrino have agreed upon the terms of a new seven-year contract between the University and the Razorbacks' head football coach that will extend through the 2017 season, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long announced on Saturday.

The new agreement will supersede the remaining four years of the original employment agreement and will run through Dec. 31, 2017.

"We are pleased to announce a new agreement with Coach Bobby Petrino that will enable our program to move forward under the leadership of one of the most successful college football coaches in the nation," Long said. "This agreement demonstrates a mutual long-term commitment between Coach Petrino and the University of Arkansas. Coach Petrino has done a tremendous job in leading the Razorback program to new levels of success both on and off the field. I appreciate his strong desire to remain at the University of Arkansas to continue to build our program and positively impact the lives of our student-athletes. I am excited about the direction of the Razorback Football program and look forward to Coach Petrino serving as the head football coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks for many years to come."

In his three seasons at Arkansas, Petrino has propelled the program to unprecedented levels of success including leading the Razorbacks to a 10-2 regular season and the program's first berth in the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) in 2010.

Arkansas will be making its first BCS bowl appearance on Jan. 4, 2011 when the No. 8 Razorbacks take on the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La. Petrino will become only the third coach in NCAA Football to lead two different teams to a BCS bowl game. In 2007, he led Louisville to a victory in the Orange Bowl.

"I am excited to express my commitment to the University of Arkansas," Petrino said. "Chancellor (Dave) Gearhart and Jeff Long have been tremendous in terms of their support and I appreciate the positive energy the fans have demonstrated. I look forward to continuing to dedicate myself to leading the Razorback football program."

As part of the new agreement, Petrino will receive an increase in his average annual compensation to a total of $3.56 million a year during the length of the agreement. The increase to Coach Petrino's compensation package will be paid with athletic department-generated revenues and private gift support and will not include any taxpayer dollars or student fees. The new agreement will also expand the non-compete clause in Coach Petrino's current agreement to include all Southeastern Conference institutions, rather than being limited to western division institutions only.

"This new long-term agreement is beneficial to our program now and will continue to strengthen our program over time," Long said. "Coach Petrino has stabilized and elevated the success of our program. The mirror image buyout provisions included in the terms of the agreement reflect both parties' serious commitment to each other and to the long-term success of Razorback Football. That will help our ongoing fundraising efforts and send a clear message to prospective football student-athletes about the bright future of our program."

Friday, December 10, 2010

Razorbacks Make All SEC Teams








ALL SEC PLAYERS


Razorbacks on the First Team
OT — DeMarcus Love, Arkansas, 6-5, 315, Sr
RB — Knile Davis, Arkansas, 6-0, 220, So
TE — D.J. Williams, Arkansas, 6-2, 251, Sr.


Razorbacks on the Second Team
QB — Ryan Mallett, Arkansas, 6-6, 238, Jr.
DE — Jake Bequette, Arkansas, 6-5, 271, Jr.
S — Tramain Thomas, Arkansas, 6-0, 198, Jr.

Congrats to D.J. Williams


D.J. Williams received two awards for his accomplishments at the University of Arkansas. This week he received the 2010 John Mackey Award, which is presented each year to the top tight end in college football. This is the first time a Razorback has won this award.

In addition, Williams received the Disney Spirit Award as college football's most inspirational player. Congratulations DJ and thanks for choosing Arkansas!

This season DJ hauled in 49 catches for 589 yards and four touchdowns. For his career, he is the active NCAA career leader with 147 receptions for 1,817 yards.

THE DJ WILLIAMS STORY

THE VIDEO

Sunday, December 5, 2010

UA - No More Tickets

ARKANSAS SOLD OUT OF ITS ALLOTMENT OF TICKETS TO THE SUGAR BOWLthat was fast...

Sugar, Sugar




The Hogs will take on Ohio State in the New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl on January 4, 2011. GET READY!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

This is Arkansas Football!

Petrino Adds Junior College LB

Petrino picked up another linebacker for the class of 2011 with the commitment of Phoenix Arizona Junior College. His name is Alonzo Highsmith, and he is 6-1, 215, 4.6. He's originally from Houston, TX. Rivals.com rates him as a 3 star LB and he was recently named the NJCAA Region I Co-Defensive Player of the Year along with cornerback Isiah Wiley of Arizona Western College who also committed to Arkansas. Highsmith is the 4th commitment for the class of 2011 from Arizona. Highsmith is Petrino's 24th commitment for the class of 2011.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Hogs Get Boot, Finish With 10 Wins

The Razorbacks took down the LSU Tigers at War Memorial Saturday in a game that featured many highlights. With a BCS bowl birth at stake, Petrino and his Hogs sweetened up the fans at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock with a 31-23 victory over #6 ranked LSU. With the win, the Razorbacks finished ranked #7 in the BCS and earned a trip to New Orleans for its first ever BCS game (Sugar Bowl)- so long as Auburn takes care of business and wins the SEC Championship against South Carolina this weekend in Atlanta.

Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble...

Below is a highlight video and game stats:



Passing
LSU Tigers Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Jordan Jefferson 16 27 184 59.3 6.8 4 16 0 0 116.5
Jarrett Lee 1 2 10 50.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 92.0
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 13 23 320 56.5 13.9 4 19 3 2 199.0
Rushing
LSU Tigers Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Stevan Ridley 17 75 4.4 20 2 0
Jordan Jefferson 14 34 2.4 13 0 0
Michael Ford 3 15 5.0 6 0 0
Richard Murphy 2 9 4.5 7 0 0
Russell Shepard 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 30 152 5.1 14 1 0
Broderick Green 6 29 4.8 10 0 0
Joe Adams 2 9 4.5 9 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Dylan Breeding 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Ryan Mallett 5 -15 -3.0 4 0 0
Receiving
LSU Tigers Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Terrence Toliver 3 41 13.7 32 0 0
Kadron Boone 2 40 20.0 24 0 0
Russell Shepard 2 30 15.0 21 0 0
Spencer Ware 1 29 29.0 29 0 0
Stevan Ridley 4 16 4.0 8 0 0
Chris Tolliver 1 12 12.0 12 0 0
Richard Murphy 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
James Wright 1 8 8.0 8 0 0
Rueben Randle 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
Deangelo Peterson 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Cobi Hamilton 3 164 54.7 85 2 0
Jarius Wright 4 68 17.0 37 0 0
Joe Adams 3 60 20.0 39 1 0
D.J. Williams 3 28 9.3 15 0 0
Kicking
LSU Tigers XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Josh Jasper 2 2 3 4 46 75.0 11
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 4 4 1 2 19 50.0 7
Punting
LSU Tigers Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Derek Helton 3 57.0 82 0 2 1
Josh Jasper 3 44.7 51 0 2 1
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 6 40.8 49 0 1 0
Kick/Punt Returns
LSU Tigers KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Patrick Peterson 4 163 40.8 55 0 1 0 0.0 0 0
Ron Brooks 1 24 24.0 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Lance Ray 4 75 18.8 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Ross Rasner 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Joe Adams 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0

Monday, November 22, 2010

Battle for the Boot


Arkansas is set to take on #6 ranked LSU in Little Rock this coming Saturday in the annual Battle for the Golden Boot. While this game has no implications on who will play in the SEC Championship game, it could determine who plays in the Sugar Bowl. The winner of this game could very will enjoy a trip to New Orleans for the BCS bowl game.

This rivalry has been a great one to watch in recent years, and this year promises to be another good matchup with #6 ranked LSU Tigers vs. #12 Arkansas Razorbacks. The home crowd promises to be loud and influential at War Memorial for this 2:30 pm CBS game.

Go Hogs!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Double OT Win 38-31

Whew Pig Sooiee

PassingTeam Statistics: Passing for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 17 26 305 65.4 11.7 2 11 3 1 194.3
Team Statistics: Passing for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Chris Relf 20 30 224 66.7 7.5 4 15 0 0 129.4
RushingTeam Statistics: Rushing for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 30 187 6.2 62 2 0
Joe Adams 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
Broderick Green 2 3 1.5 2 0 0
Ryan Mallett 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
Team Statistics: Rushing for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Vick Ballard 33 150 4.5 13 3 0
Chris Relf 31 103 3.3 23 1 0
LaDarius Perkins 2 7 3.5 4 0 0
Chad Bumphis 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Heath Hutchins 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Robert Elliott 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Brandon Heavens 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
ReceivingTeam Statistics: Receiving for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Jarius Wright 2 105 52.5 89 1 0
D.J. Williams 4 70 17.5 32 1 0
Cobi Hamilton 3 54 18.0 22 0 0
Joe Adams 4 45 11.3 21 0 0
Van Stumon 1 12 12.0 12 0 0
Knile Davis 2 12 6.0 7 1 0
Ben Cleveland 1 7 7.0 7 0 0
Team Statistics: Receiving for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Chris Smith 5 78 15.6 19 0 0
Chad Bumphis 5 45 9.0 21 0 0
Arceto Clark 3 29 9.7 13 0 0
Brandon Henderson 1 29 29.0 29 0 0
Vick Ballard 1 13 13.0 13 0 0
Robert Elliott 2 11 5.5 6 0 0
Michael Carr 1 9 9.0 9 0 0
LaDarius Perkins 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Patrick Hanrahan 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
KickingTeam Statistics: Kicking for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 5 5 1 2 32 50.0 8
Team Statistics: Kicking for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Derek DePasquale 4 4 1 1 25 100.0 7
PuntingTeam Statistics: Punting for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 3 39.3 44 0 1 0
Team Statistics: Punting for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Heath Hutchins 4 42.8 50 0 2 1
Kick/Punt ReturnsTeam Statistics: Returns for Arkansas Razorbacks Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Lance Ray 5 112 22.4 28 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Team Statistics: Returns for Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State Bulldogs KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Chad Bumphis 1 23 23.0 23 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Michael Carr 1 20 20.0 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
LaDarius Perkins 4 80 20.0 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Gameday - Mississippi State

WHEN 6:06 p.m. Central today
WHERE Davis-Wade Stadium (55,082) Starkville, Miss.
RECORDS Arkansas 8-2, 4-2 SEC; Mississippi State 7-3, 3-3
RANKINGS Arkansas is No. 13/13, Mississippi State is 21/22 BCS/AP
BETTING LINE Arkansas by 3
COACHES Bobby Petrino (21-14 in third year at Arkansas, 62-23 in seventh year overall); Dan Mullen (12-10 in second year at Miss. State and overall).
SERIES Arkansas leads 13-6-1 overall, 5-4 in Starkville
TELEVISION ESPN
RADIO Razorbacks Sports Network, including KABZ-FM, 103.7, in Little Rock; and KQSMFM, 92.1, KEZA-FM, 107.9, KUOA-AM, 1290, and KUOA-FM, 105.3, in Fayetteville; XM 141 (Arkansas), 199 (MSU), Sirius 121 (Arkansas), 214 (MSU)

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Hogs Dominate Miners











Passing
UTEP Miners Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Trevor Vittatoe 13 21 151 61.9 7.2 2 14 0 1 112.8
James Thomas 4 5 77 80.0 15.4 0 0 1 0 275.4
Carson Meger 1 1 10 100.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 184.0
Tate Smith 0 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 -200.0
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 19 26 215 73.1 8.3 1 7 5 0 206.0
Tyler Wilson 4 5 36 80.0 7.2 0 0 0 0 140.5
Rushing
UTEP Miners Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Leilyon Myers 6 70 11.7 51 1 0
Joe Banyard 8 39 4.9 15 0 0
Trevor Vittatoe 5 7 1.4 18 0 0
Vernon Frazier 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
James Thomas 3 4 1.3 3 0 0
Marlon McClure 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 11 182 16.5 70 1 0
Broderick Green 15 74 4.9 14 1 0
Ronnie Wingo 9 43 4.8 14 0 0
Ryan Mallett 4 18 4.5 14 1 0
Ronald Watkins 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
Joe Adams 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Receiving
UTEP Miners Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Kris Adams 5 148 29.6 60 1 0
Joe Banyard 7 30 4.3 10 0 0
Evan Davis 1 19 19.0 19 0 0
Jonny Moore 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
Russell Carr 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
Pierce Hunter 1 8 8.0 8 0 0
Vernon Frazier 1 7 7.0 7 0 0
Julio Lopez 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
D.J. Williams 5 57 11.4 32 2 0
Chris Gragg 4 44 11.0 24 1 0
Cobi Hamilton 3 38 12.7 20 1 0
Jarius Wright 3 32 10.7 15 1 0
Ronnie Wingo 2 22 11.0 12 0 0
Broderick Green 2 21 10.5 13 0 0
Joe Adams 1 17 17.0 17 0 0
Austin Tucker 1 11 11.0 11 0 0
Julian Horton 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Knile Davis 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Kicking
UTEP Miners XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Dakota Warren 3 3 0 1 0 0.0 3
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 7 7 1 1 37 100.0 10
Alex Tejada 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0
Punting
UTEP Miners Punt Avg Blk In20 TB
Ian Campbell 4 53.0 0 1 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 1 44.0 0 0 0
Kick/Punt Returns
UTEP Miners KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Travaun Nixon 2 54 27.0 34 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Marlon McClure 5 165 33.0 100 1 1 0 0.0 0 0
Vernon Frazier 1 20 20.0 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Joe Banyard 2 34 17.0 19 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Lance Ray 3 69 23.0 27 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Broderick Green 1 20 20.0 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Joe Adams 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 39 19.5 26 0
Jerico Nelson 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 10 0
Updated on Sunday, Nov 14, 2010 6:2

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Hogs Roll Gamecocks


Passing
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 21 30 303 70.0 10.1 1 6 1 1 159.2
Tyler Wilson 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 1 14 0 0 0.0
South Carolina Gamecocks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Stephen Garcia 14 29 161 48.3 5.6 1 10 1 2 92.5
Connor Shaw 2 2 20 100.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 184.0
Andrew Clifford 1 1 10 100.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 184.0
Seth Strickland 1 1 -1 100.0 -1.0 1 4 0 0 91.6
Rushing
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 22 110 5.0 21 3 0
Broderick Green 5 26 5.2 9 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 6 18 3.0 8 0 0
Ryan Mallett 4 0 0.0 4 1 0
Tyler Wilson 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
South Carolina Gamecocks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Stephen Garcia 7 54 7.7 19 0 0
Marcus Lattimore 11 30 2.7 8 0 0
Connor Shaw 4 23 5.8 12 0 0
Brian Maddox 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
Kenny Miles 1 3 3.0 3 0 0
Dalton Wilson 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Seth Strickland 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Receiving
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Cobi Hamilton 7 111 15.9 39 1 0
Jarius Wright 4 88 22.0 57 0 0
D.J. Williams 5 67 13.4 19 0 0
Joe Adams 3 27 9.0 12 0 0
Knile Davis 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
Ben Cleveland 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
South Carolina Gamecocks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Alshon Jeffery 7 99 14.1 29 0 0
Justice Cunningham 2 31 15.5 19 0 0
Tori Gurley 3 24 8.0 16 1 0
Marcus Lattimore 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
Mike Triglia 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
Brian Maddox 1 8 8.0 8 0 0
Ace Sanders 2 4 2.0 5 0 0
D.L. Moore 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
Kicking
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 5 5 2 2 51 100.0 11
South Carolina Gamecocks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Spencer Lanning 2 2 2 3 31 66.7 8
Punting
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 2 40.5 41 0 1 0
South Carolina Gamecocks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Spencer Lanning 3 42.0 47 0 0 0
Kick/Punt Returns
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Lance Ray 3 47 15.7 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Terrell Williams 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
South Carolina Gamecocks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Bryce Sherman 7 145 20.7 37 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Monday, November 1, 2010

Childs Suffers Season Ending Injury

Razorback wide receiver Greg Childs suffered a season ending injury on a 17 yard reception in the fourth quarter of the game against Vanderbilt. Childs damaged his patella tendon, which will require surgery and four to six months to recover.

This is obviously a major loss for the Razorbacks as Childs was a leading receiver with over 650 yards on the season. Fortunately, receiver is a position with a great deal of depth. However, the loss of Childs will not go unnoticed. Hopefully he will return for another season next year.

UA Vandy Stats

Passing
Vanderbilt Commodores Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Larry Smith 4 12 25 33.3 2.1 3 28 1 0 78.3
Jared Funk 2 5 11 40.0 2.2 1 12 0 2 -21.5
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 27 44 409 61.4 9.3 2 11 3 0 161.9
Tyler Wilson 1 4 8 25.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 41.8
Rushing
Vanderbilt Commodores Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Warren Norman 11 64 5.8 51 0 0
Zac Stacy 6 24 4.0 6 0 0
Jonathan Krause 1 21 21.0 21 1 0
Larry Smith 9 10 1.1 13 0 0
Wesley Tate 1 2 2.0 2 0 0
Jared Funk 2 -3 -1.5 9 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 19 82 4.3 22 2 0
Ronnie Wingo 6 52 8.7 32 0 0
Broderick Green 7 11 1.6 5 0 0
Ryan Mallett 4 -7 -1.8 2 0 0
Receiving
Vanderbilt Commodores Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Brandon Barden 2 20 10.0 12 1 0
Tray Herndon 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Wesley Tate 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
John Cole 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
Jonathan Krause 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Jarius Wright 6 87 14.5 33 2 0
Greg Childs 5 87 17.4 39 0 0
Julian Horton 2 59 29.5 52 0 0
Chris Gragg 2 54 27.0 34 0 0
Knile Davis 3 42 14.0 30 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 5 40 8.0 23 0 0
D.J. Williams 4 32 8.0 12 1 0
Cobi Hamilton 1 16 16.0 16 0 0
Kicking
Vanderbilt Commodores XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Ryan Fowler 2 2 0 0 0 0.0 2
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 5 5 2 2 27 100.0 11
Punting
Vanderbilt Commodores Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Richard Kent 7 47.9 61 0 3 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 4 38.3 45 0 2 0
Kick/Punt Returns
Vanderbilt Commodores KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Warren Norman 2 62 31.0 40 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Eric Samuels 5 127 25.4 46 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
John Cole 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 1.0 1 0
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Lance Ray 4 126 31.5 66 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Jarius Wright 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 8 8.0 8 0

Razorbacks Impress 49-14

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Gameday - Vandy











WHEN 6 p.m. Central today
WHERE Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000), Fayetteville
RECORDS Arkansas 5-2, 2-2 SEC; Vanderbilt 2-5, 1-3
RANKINGS Arkansas is No. 19 in the BCS and AP
BETTING LINE Arkansas by 20 1/2
COACHES Robbie Caldwell (2-5 in first year at Vanderbilt and overall); Bobby Petrino (18-14 in third year at Arkansas, 59-23 in seventh year overall)
SERIES Arkansas leads 5-2
TELEVISION Fox Sports Net
RADIO Razorbacks Sports Network, including KABZ-FM, 103.7, in Little Rock; and KQSM-FM, 92.1, KEZA-FM, 107.9, KUOA-AM, 1290, and KUOA-FM, 105.3, in Fayetteville; XM 200, Sirius 219

Friday, October 29, 2010

Major Announcement for Razorback Football


On Wednesday, the University of Arkansas unveiled designs to build a new football operations center south of Razorback Stadium next to the Walker Indoor Pavilion where the existing practice fields reside. New practice fields will be built on the south side of the Walker Indoor Pavilion.

The estimated construction costs for the project come in around $30 million dollars. Funding for the project was kick-started with a $10 million donation from the Reynolds Foundation and remaining funds will most likely come from private donations.

The Athletic Department will soon seek approval from the University's Board of Trustees prior to moving forward with construction plans. Once the project is approved, the University expects to move quickly on approving a construction plan and initiating construction. Construction is expected to be completed in 18 months, which means it could be ready to go as quickly as the start of the 2012 season. THE DESIGN PLAN

Monday, October 25, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Fisher is #23

On Sunday night Petrino added another commitment for the 2011 class. Kelvin Fisher, Jr. of Gilbert, Arizona is a 5'11" 180 lbs athlete who runs a 4.5 40. He is a versatile player who could play on both sides of the football in college. He is a high level 3 star Rivals player. Fisher chose the Razorbacks over several Pac 10 schools and other colleges across the country.

Petrino Picks Up Two More for 22














After the big win over Ole Miss Saturday, Coach Petrino picked up two major commitments for the 2011 class with tight end Chris Barnett of Dallas, TX, and wide receiver Quinta Funderburke of Chesapeake, VA. Barnett is 6'6" 240 lbs and runs a 4.55 40. Funderburke is 6'5" 200 and runs a 4.5 40. Barnett, a 4 star Rivals player, chose the Razorbacks over Alabama, Oklahoma, USC and others. Funderburke, a high 3 star Rivals player, chose Arkansas over Florida, Michigan, West Virginia and others.

Both of these players are talented enough to contribute very early next year.

Razorbacks Storm Bears

The Razorbacks finally got a win over Houston Nutt's Ole Miss Rebel Black Bears yesterday (38-24) in Fayetteville. The game lasted over five hours with two weather delays caused by lightening, high winds and hail. The Razorbacks turned their fortunes from the previous week with much improved defense, special teams and running game.

The Razorbacks defense impressed with two goal line stands and quarterback containment. Special teams nailed a 46 yard field goal and Joe Adams returned a punt 97 yards for a touchdown. Knile Davis took control of the offense on the ground gaining 176 yards and 3 touchdowns on 22 carries.

Ryan Mallett was shaky once again and was knocked out of the game with a sore shoulder after throwing for 196 yards. His injury leaves his status against Vanderbilt next week in question, but the team has a great deal of confidence in backup Tyler Wilson after his performances in the last two games. Also injured in the game were Joe Adams and Greg Childs who both sprained their ankles. They are also questionable for next week's game.

Stats are Below:

Passing
Arkansas CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Ryan Mallett (0) 13 24 196 1 1 8.2
Tyler Wilson (0) 3 5 71 0 0 14.2
Ole Miss CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Jeremiah Masoli (0) 21 36 327 3 0 9.1
Rushing
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Knile Davis (0) 22 176 3 8.0
Ronnie Wingo (0) 2 27 0 13.5
Broderick Green (0) 1 1 0 1.0
Ryan Mallett (0) 2 -7 0 -3.5
Ole Miss ATT YDS TD AVG
Jeremiah Masoli (0) 15 98 0 6.5
Jeff Scott (0) 11 62 0 5.6
Brandon Bolden (0) 11 9 0 0.8
Rodney Scott (0) 2 7 0 3.5
Jesse Grandy (0) 1 7 0 7.0
Derrick Herman (0) 1 1 0 1.0
Lionel Breaux (0) 1 1 0 1.0
Receiving
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Greg Childs (0) 4 45 1 11.3
D.J. Williams (0) 2 55 0 27.5
Joe Adams (0) 2 49 0 24.5
Cobi Hamilton (0) 2 46 0 23.0
Jarius Wright (0) 2 40 0 20.0
Knile Davis (0) 2 19 0 9.5
Julian Horton (0) 1 20 0 20.0
Ronnie Wingo (0) 1 -7 0 -7.0
Ole Miss ATT YDS TD AVG
Ja-Mes Logan (0) 5 84 1 16.8
Melvin Harris (0) 4 53 0 13.3
Brandon Bolden (0) 4 31 0 7.8
Markeith Summers (0) 3 104 2 34.7
Jesse Grandy (0) 2 29 0 14.5
Richie Contartesi (0) 1 18 0 18.0
H.R. Greer (0) 1 5 0 5.0
Ferbia Allen (0) 1 3 0 3.0

Monday, October 18, 2010

The Bad Calls

Ball knocked out before goal line, yet refs gave Auburn a TD


Green goes down (forward motion stopped and knee on grass) then ball pops out and refs give Auburn a TD

Auburned

The Razorbacks lost on the road at #7 Auburn in a game that included many points, poor officiating, injuries, poor tackling, and another fourth quarter let down. It was an exciting game to watch, but losing another SEC game makes any hopes of winning an SEC Championship look real slim. The final score was 43-65 with The SEC referees putting up 14 points for Auburn with two absolutely terrible calls. The Razorbacks kickoff team was not good at all on returns or coverage, even giving up a 99 yard kickoff return to the one yard line.

The biggest news of the game was the injury of Ryan Mallett who checked out of the game after taking a big hit in the second quarter. At first it was unclear what type of injury he sustained, but it turned out to be a concussion resulting from a horse collar tackle (no penalty called) that left him in street clothes the entire second half of the game. Tyler Wilson stepped up big throwing for 4 touchdowns in the game and giving the Razorbacks a 6 point lead early in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately his spectacular play went south from there as he threw two picks to Auburn's middle linebacker later in the fourth quarter. Also, the Razorback defense looked lethargic in their efforts late in the game as they failed to make tackles and create turnovers.

This coming week the Razorbacks will take on the Ole Miss Bears? in a matchup in Fayetteville. This is a huge game for the Razorbacks and Coach Petrino as they hope to get their first win against former coach Houston Nutt since he was fired from Arkansas. I look for the Razorbacks to play with a lot of passion and aggression. It's unclear if Mallett will be available, but Tyler Wilson proved against Auburn that he's plenty capable of leading the offense.

Below are the stats from the Auburn game:

Passing
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Tyler Wilson 25 34 333 73.5 9.8 2 10 4 2 182.9
Ryan Mallett 10 15 94 66.7 6.3 0 0 1 0 141.3
Auburn Tigers Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Cam Newton 10 14 138 71.4 9.9 2 13 1 0 177.8
Kodi Burns 0 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0
Rushing
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 14 93 6.6 25 0 0
Broderick Green 8 28 3.5 14 1 1
Ronnie Wingo 2 17 8.5 9 0 0
Joe Adams 1 11 11.0 11 0 0
Tyler Wilson 3 -10 -3.3 0 0 0
Auburn Tigers Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Cam Newton 25 189 7.6 40 3 0
Mario Fannin 14 60 4.3 13 1 0
Michael Dyer 6 52 8.7 38 1 0
Onterio McCalebb 4 29 7.3 13 1 0
Receiving
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Greg Childs 9 164 18.2 54 2 0
Joe Adams 7 87 12.4 24 1 0
Ronnie Wingo 4 55 13.8 38 1 0
Jarius Wright 4 49 12.3 18 0 0
Knile Davis 3 21 7.0 14 0 0
D.J. Williams 4 20 5.0 6 0 0
Cobi Hamilton 2 18 9.0 16 0 0
Van Stumon 1 7 7.0 7 1 0
Lance Ray 1 6 6.0 6 0 0
Auburn Tigers Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Mario Fannin 3 36 12.0 28 0 0
Darvin Adams 2 33 16.5 21 0 0
Kodi Burns 2 32 16.0 20 0 0
Emory Blake 2 28 14.0 15 1 0
Terrell Zachery 1 9 9.0 9 0 0
Kicking
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 5 5 0 0 0 0.0 5
Auburn Tigers XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Wes Byrum 8 8 3 3 43 100.0 17
Punting
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 2 46.5 1 1 0
Auburn Tigers Punt Avg Blk In20 TB
Steven Clark 2 39.5 0 0 0
Kick/Punt Returns
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Joe Adams 2 37 18.5 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Cobi Hamilton 8 140 17.5 29 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Auburn Tigers KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Onterio McCalebb 1 100 100.0 100 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Demond Washington 4 120 30.0 46 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Quindarius Carr 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

A Win is a Win...




The Razorbacks won a close fought game 24-17 against the Aggies in Dallas on Saturday. The game was plagued with penalties on both sides of the ball, and it was generally a boring game to watch. Hopefully the Hogs get their game together as they go on the road to take on the undefeated #7 Auburn Tigers.


Team Statistics
Texas A&M Arkansas
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 17 18
TOTAL NET YARDS 324 442
Total Plays 74 74
Average Gain 4.4 6
NET YARDS RUSHING 112 132
Rushes 33 36
Average per rush 3.4 3.7
NET YARDS PASSING 212 310
Completions-attempted 15-41 27-38
Sacked 0 0
Yards Lost 0 0
TOTAL TURNOVERS 4 2
Interceptions 1 1
Fumbles Lost 3 1
OTHER
Penalties 10 13
Penalty Yards 65 108
Time of Possesion 25:47 34:13
Punts 9 8
Punt Average 38.67 42.88
Return Yards 107 48
Passing
Texas A&M CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Jerrod Johnson (0) 15 40 212 1 1 5.3
Team (0) 0 1 0 0 0 0.0
Arkansas CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Ryan Mallett (0) 27 38 310 3 1 8.2
Rushing
Texas A&M ATT YDS TD AVG
Christine Michael (0) 18 79 1 4.4
Jerrod Johnson (0) 8 40 0 5.0
Cyrus Gray (0) 5 7 0 1.4
Ryan Swope (0) 1 -2 0 -2.0
Team (0) 1 -12 0 -12.0
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Knile Davis (0) 10 82 0 8.2
Broderick Green (0) 18 58 0 3.2
Jarius Wright (0) 1 9 0 9.0
Ronnie Wingo (0) 1 3 0 3.0
Austin Tucker (0) 1 -6 0 -6.0
Ryan Mallett (0) 5 -14 0 -2.8
Receiving
Texas A&M ATT YDS TD AVG
Jeff Fuller (0) 8 154 1 19.3
Cyrus Gray (0) 2 17 0 8.5
Ryan Swope (0) 2 12 0 6.0
Uzoma Nwachukwu (0) 1 17 0 17.0
Ryan Tannehill (0) 1 14 0 14.0
Christine Michael (0) 1 -2 0 -2.0
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Greg Childs (0) 6 65 0 10.8
Cobi Hamilton (0) 5 98 1 19.6
Ronnie Wingo (0) 4 56 0 14.0
Jarius Wright (0) 3 29 0 9.7
D.J. Williams (0) 3 23 0 7.7
Joe Adams (0) 2 19 1 9.5
Javontee Herndon (0) 1 16 0 16.0
Ben Cleveland (0) 1 6 1 6.0
De'Anthony Curtis (0) 1 2 0 2.0
Knile Davis (0) 1 -4 0 -4.0

Sunday, October 3, 2010

#20 for 2011


Brock Haman, a 6'4" 235 lb linebacker from Scottsdale, Arizona committed to Arkansas on Sunday. Haman is currently rated as a high three star linebacker by Rivals.com. He runs a 4.6 40 and is known for his athleticism and big hitting capabilities.

Recovered from Bama


Arkansas lost a heartbreaker in Fayetteville against Alabama on September 25th. I'm just now getting over it, and I think the team is too. Seeing Bama demolish Florida helps, and knowing we'll be playing A&M at Jerry's World this weekend helps. I'm actually pretty fired up for this weekend and I hope we beat the hell out of them. Without going into too much detail about the loss to Bama, I will say that the Razorbacks looked like a top ten team if Bama is number one in the country. The Razorbacks let a victory slip from their grasp late in the fourth quarter losing 24-20. Through most of the third quarter the Razorbacks held a 20-7 lead, but that obviously did not last as the Crimson Tide owned the final 20 minutes of the game. The Razorbacks slipped from #10 to #15 after the loss, but they moved back up the polls after their bye week to #11. The Razorbacks are the highest ranked one loss team in the country. If they get back to winning they will continue to move up the rankings. Go Hogs!

Below are the stats from the Alabama Game:
Passing
Alabama Crimson Tide Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Greg McElroy 18 26 194 69.2 7.5 3 23 1 2 129.2
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 25 38 357 65.8 9.4 2 8 1 3 137.6
Rushing
Alabama Crimson Tide Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Mark Ingram 24 157 6.5 54 2 0
Trent Richardson 8 85 10.6 53 0 0
Darius Hanks 1 1 1.0 1 0 0
Julio Jones 1 1 1.0 1 0 0
Greg McElroy 5 -15 -3.0 6 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Knile Davis 6 42 7.0 14 0 0
Broderick Green 10 25 2.5 6 0 0
Joe Adams 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
Ryan Mallett 3 -7 -2.3 1 1 0
Receiving
Alabama Crimson Tide Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Julio Jones 5 55 11.0 19 0 0
Marquis Maze 3 33 11.0 18 0 0
Darius Hanks 2 27 13.5 14 0 0
Mark Ingram 2 27 13.5 20 0 0
Trent Richardson 2 25 12.5 20 1 0
Preston Dial 2 18 9.0 12 0 0
Michael Williams 2 9 4.5 7 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Jarius Wright 6 131 21.8 43 0 0
D.J. Williams 5 63 12.6 18 0 0
Joe Adams 4 45 11.3 19 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 3 44 14.7 43 1 0
Greg Childs 3 44 14.7 31 0 0
Broderick Green 2 16 8.0 13 0 0
Knile Davis 2 14 7.0 9 0 0
Kicking
Alabama Crimson Tide XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Jeremy Shelley 3 3 1 1 36 100.0 6
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 2 2 2 2 48 100.0 8
Punting
Alabama Crimson Tide Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Cody Mandell 3 45.7 59 0 2 1
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 3 38.7 46 0 1 0
Kick/Punt Returns
Alabama Crimson Tide KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Trent Richardson 4 117 29.3 39 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Michael Williams 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Julio Jones 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Ross Rasner 1 24 24.0 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Maudrecus Humphrey 3 62 20.7 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Tent City

Students are camping outside of Donald W Reynolds Razorback Stadium hoping to get a good seat for the big game against #1 Alabama.

Quoting Ramon Broadway

"This is what you wake up for. When you're a child, this is what you dream about. You dream about games like this. You want to play the best. It isn't any good you working hard 365 and you aren't ever going to play the best. We want to play the best. And Alabama, they earned that right to be called the best team."
-Arkansas senior cornerback Ramon Broadway

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Mallett Time

MC Hammer? Should have been Vanilla Ice...Ice, Ice, Baby...

Childs Please...Bring on Bama

Monday, September 20, 2010

The Final Minute of the Georgia Game

in case you missed it...

Hogs Beat Dawgs 31-24

The Razorbacks remain undefeated at 3-0 after beating the Georgia Bulldogs between the hedges. The Razorbacks are now ranked #10 in the nation and poised to take on the defending national champs and #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in Fayetteville this coming Saturday. Needless to say, but this game is HUGE. Passing
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 21 33 380 63.6 11.5 1 4 3 0 190.4
Georgia Bulldogs Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Aaron Murray 15 27 253 55.6 9.4 6 37 1 1 139.1
Rushing
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Broderick Green 11 41 3.7 13 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 6 18 3.0 11 0 0
Ryan Mallett 2 0 0.0 0 0 0
Knile Davis 3 -7 -2.3 1 1 0
Georgia Bulldogs Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Washaun Ealey 18 87 4.8 18 1 0
Carlton Thomas 6 30 5.0 10 0 0
Aaron Murray 14 9 0.6 18 1 0
Rantavious Wooten 2 8 4.0 11 0 0
Logan Gray 1 5 5.0 5 0 0
Receiving
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Joe Adams 6 130 21.7 39 0 0
Greg Childs 3 82 27.3 40 1 0
D.J. Williams 6 61 10.2 18 0 0
Chris Gragg 1 57 57.0 57 1 0
Ronnie Wingo 3 33 11.0 22 1 0
De'Anthony Curtis 1 15 15.0 15 0 0
Broderick Green 1 2 2.0 2 0 0
Georgia Bulldogs Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Kris Durham 5 101 20.2 46 0 0
Tavarres King 4 91 22.8 47 1 0
Israel Troupe 1 16 16.0 16 0 0
Rantavious Wooten 1 11 11.0 11 0 0
Marlon Brown 1 10 10.0 10 0 0
Aron White 1 9 9.0 9 0 0
Logan Gray 1 8 8.0 8 0 0
Fred Munzenmaier 1 7 7.0 7 0 0
Kicking
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 4 4 1 1 48 100.0 7
Georgia Bulldogs XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Blair Walsh 3 3 1 1 43 100.0 6
Punting
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 6 47.3 57 0 1 1
Ryan Mallett 1 43.0 43 0 0 1
Georgia Bulldogs Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Drew Butler 5 43.8 57 0 1 1
Kick/Punt Returns
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Maudrecus Humphrey 3 49 16.3 18 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Ross Rasner 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Joe Adams 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1 1.0 1 0
Georgia Bulldogs KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Brandon Boykin 4 87 21.8 33 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Fred Munzenmaier 1 13 13.0 13 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Logan Gray 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 25 12.5 25 0

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

#12 Ranked Razorbacks Prepared for Road

This Saturday Arkansas wants to make a statement and get a win that could move the team into the top ten. The Razorbacks have revenge on their mind from the sour taste left in their mouth after last years shootout in Fayetteville. Unfortunately the Razorbacks will have to do it without all-star running back Dennis Johnson who underwent surgery for a serious bowel injury resulting from falling on the football wrong in last week's game against Louisiana Monroe. He could be sidelined for the year and possibly longer with his injury. Luckily the Razorbacks are deep with talent at running back. Knile Davis, Broderick Green, and Ronnie Wingo will likely share the load. All have talent and bring different looks to a defense. Also, De'Anthony Curtis could get more looks at running back. The game will begin at noon EST and will be televised on ESPN. Get Ready!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hogs Ready for First Road Game

TIME FOR SOME SEC PLAY!

Hogs Move to 2-0


Arkansas was victorious in their second game of the season. They started slow, but finished strong, defeating Louisiana Monroe 31-7 in Little Rock in front of a packed house of rowdy tailgaters on Saturday night. The hogs take their game on the road this week to play Georgia in Athens. Georgia is coming off a 17-6 loss to South Carolina. Unfortunately, the Razorbacks will be without starting tailback Dennis Johnson due to an intestinal injury sustained in the ULM game. He could be out for the season depending on his recovery from surgery performed after the game. Luckily this is a position that has depth with 4 backup running backs.

Below are the statistics:
Passing
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Kolton Browning 7 17 74 41.2 4.4 3 17 1 1 85.4
Cody Wells 1 2 -2 50.0 -1.0 0 0 0 0 41.6
Arkansas Razorbacks Comp Att Yds Pct Y/A Sack YdsL TD Int Rating
Ryan Mallett 28 43 400 65.1 9.3 2 7 3 1 161.6
Rushing
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Frank Goodin 12 44 3.7 12 0 0
Jyruss Edwards 6 33 5.5 17 0 0
Kolton Browning 11 25 2.3 13 0 0
Zach Rhodes 3 10 3.3 5 0 0
Luther Ambrose 3 8 2.7 4 0 0
Cody Wells 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rush Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Broderick Green 12 45 3.8 11 0 0
Dennis Johnson 6 23 3.8 15 0 0
Knile Davis 5 19 3.8 10 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 2 11 5.5 6 0 0
Ryan Mallett 6 1 0.2 6 1 0
Receiving
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Alvin Jordan 2 33 16.5 17 0 0
Luther Ambrose 1 25 25.0 25 1 0
Tavarese Maye 2 13 6.5 9 0 0
Frank Goodin 1 4 4.0 4 0 0
Brent Leonard 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0
Centarius Donald 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FumL
Greg Childs 12 146 12.2 22 2 0
Joe Adams 3 76 25.3 47 0 0
Jarius Wright 3 72 24.0 40 0 0
D.J. Williams 3 44 14.7 17 0 0
Ronnie Wingo 4 37 9.3 35 1 0
Cobi Hamilton 3 25 8.3 13 0 0
Kicking
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Radi Jabour 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 1
Arkansas Razorbacks XPM XPA FGM FGA Lng Pct Pts
Zach Hocker 4 4 1 1 26 100.0 7
Punting
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Aaron Munoz 9 41.6 60 0 1 0
Arkansas Razorbacks Punt Avg Long Blk In20 TB
Dylan Breeding 3 45.7 59 0 1 2
Kick/Punt Returns
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Luther Ambrose 5 113 22.6 26 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Arkansas Razorbacks KR Yds Avg Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
Dennis Johnson 1 28 28.0 28 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Joe Adams 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 82 16.4 19 0
Austin Tate 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0

Saturday, September 11, 2010

GAMEDAY - Louisiana Monroe


WHEN 6 p.m. Central today
WHERE War Memorial Stadium (53,727), Little Rock
2009 RECORDS Louisiana Monroe 6-6; Arkansas 8-5
SERIES Arkansas leads 8-0.
TELEVISION Pay-per-view
RADIO Razorbacks Sports Network (beginning at 3 p.m.), including KABZ-FM, 103.7, in Little Rock, and KQSM-FM, 92.1, KEZA-FM, 107.9, KUOA-AM, 1290, and KUOA-FM, 105.3, in Fayetteville, Sirius Radio 197

Florida CB Commits to Hogs

On Friday, the Razorbacks received a commitment defensive back Jared Singletary of Green Cove Springs, Florida. Singletary is a 5'10" 180 lbs cornerback with 4.45 speed and good football instincts. His commitment brings the total number of Razorback commitments for 2011 to 19 with the inclusion of Florida WR Marquel Wade who was unable to qualify academically to be a Razorback in 2010.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Hogs Win Opener


The Razorbacks put a whooping on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday winning 44-3. Ryan Mallett threw with precision, and the running game looked solid. MVP awards to Mallett and Joe Adams on offense, Anthony "Juice" Leon on defense, and Alex Tejada on special teams.

The Stats:

Passing
Arkansas CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Ryan Mallett (0) 21 24 301 3 1 12.5
Tyler Wilson (0) 1 3 6 0 1 2.0
Brandon Mitchell (0) 1 3 16 0 0 5.3

Tennessee Tech CMP ATT YDS TD INT YDS/ATT
Tre Lamb (0) 6 13 99 0 0 7.6
Cass Barnes (0) 1 1 9 0 0 9.0

Rushing
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Knile Davis (0) 6 67 0 11.2
Dennis Johnson (0) 3 60 1 20.0
Ronnie Wingo (0) 5 47 1 9.4
Broderick Green (0) 9 23 1 2.6
Ryan Mallett (0) 3 0 0 0.0
Brandon Mitchell (0) 2 -1 0 -0.5

Tennessee Tech ATT YDS TD AVG
Cass Barnes (0) 8 31 0 3.9
Jocques Crawford (0) 9 19 0 2.1
Dontey Gay (0) 7 15 0 2.1
Cody Forbes (0) 4 12 0 3.0
Tremaine Hudson (0) 4 12 0 3.0
Zack Ziegler (0) 2 4 0 2.0
Ronquez Beech (0) 2 -2 0 -1.0
Tre Lamb (0) 6 -6 0 -1.0
Henry Sailes (0) 1 -6 0 -6.0

Receiving
Arkansas ATT YDS TD AVG
Joe Adams (0) 6 138 2 23.0
D.J. Williams (0) 5 68 0 13.6
Greg Childs (0) 4 26 0 6.5
Cobi Hamilton (0) 2 40 1 20.0
Javontee Herndon (0) 1 16 0 16.0
Jarius Wright (0) 1 15 0 15.0
Knile Davis (0) 1 15 0 15.0
Ben Cleveland (0) 1 6 0 6.0
Broderick Green (0) 1 3 0 3.0
Ronnie Wingo (0) 1 -4 0 -4.0

Tennessee Tech ATT YDS TD AVG
Henry Sailes (0) 2 40 0 20.0
Zack Ziegler (0) 2 19 0 9.5
Colin Allen (0) 1 31 0 31.0
Jocques Crawford (0) 1 9 0 9.0
Alden Olverson (0) 1 9 0 9.0

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Gameday - Tennessee Tech

WHEN 6 p.m. Central today
WHERE Reynolds Razorback Stadium (72,000), Fayetteville
RECORDS Tennessee 0 -0; Arkansas 0-0
RANKINGS Arkansas is ranked No. 17 by The Associated Press, No. 19 by USA Today
BETTING LINE No Line
SERIES First Meeting
TELEVISION ESPN Gameplan PPV
RADIO Razorbacks Sports Network, including KABZ-FM, 103.7, in Little Rock; and KQSM-FM, 92.1, KEZAFM, 107.9, KUOA-AM, 1290 and KUOA-FM, 105.3, in Fayetteville, ESPN Radio, Sirius Radio 214

GET READY - 2010 is HERE!!!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Razorblogger's 2010 Predictions


It's time for Razorblogger's overly optimistic predictions for the upcoming football season. Last year, I was overly optimistic, but actually fairly accurate. We'll see about this year.

I do see a lot of points being scored, but I don't have us scoring 60 or more points in any games.

How optimistic are my predictions?

Well, I am predicting an undefeated regular season.

I am not going to predict much beyond that, but I will make vague predictions on who our opponents will be. My crystal ball does show a BCS bowl for the 2010 season. Not sure about a Heisman, but I predict we will have at least one finalist in New York for the Downtown Athletic Club's ceremony. Will the Crystal Ball come to Fayetteville? This team thinks they have a shot to do something special this year...

Sept. 4, 2010 Tennessee Tech 59-13
Arkansas goes buck wild in the first half of this game. Size and speed are obvious advantages for the hogs as they score easily on four of their first five drives. Mallett throws for four touchdowns, but the running backs live up to their unit nickname (Four Headed Monster) putting on the show with all four running backs scoring touchdowns in the game. Backup QBs look solid throwing with high completion percentages in the second half. Defense creates 3 turnovers and looks solid against the run, but Petrino remains unsatisfied with the defensive backfield.

Sept. 11, 2010 ULM 52-20
Little Rock was rocking for this night game at War Memorial. Everyone comes away pleased with the Razorbacks except Coach Petrino, who is still harping on the defense for giving up too many yards and too many big plays due to players being out of position. Mallett had another big game, and the Heisman talk is buzzing with the numbers he's putting up. The two game total is already over 500 yards with 8 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Razorbacks move up the polls pushing for a spot in the top ten, but pundits remain skeptical with the SEC opponents looming. However, everyone recognizes that the defense is much improved over 2010 and the Hogs avoided any major injuries in the first two games.

Sept. 18, 2010 at Georgia 38-28
The Razorbacks head to Athens with a chip on their shoulder and get revenge for their loss the previous year. Ronnie Wingo and Knile Davis bring back flashes of DMAC and Jones as they rack up 100 yards each on the ground and wear out Georgia's defense. Mallett has another solid performance, but throws two picks early. He makes up for his picks with 250 passing yards and 3 TDs. The defense stepped up their game and shut down Georgia's running game and put pressure on Georgia's QB. This win pushes Arkansas into the top ten, and the hype goes national. ESPN appears to have bought into the hype, at least for the time being, since they've announced that Gameday will be in Fayetteville next week for the game against the undefeated, defending national champions Alabama Crimson Tide. The Heisman/National Championship hype is way too loud and way too early, but it's everywhere.

Sept. 25, 2010 Alabama 31-20
ESPN College Gameday is back in Fayetteville for a matchup of two top ten teams. Arkansas is ranked 10 going into the game, and undefeated Alabama remains number 1. The vibe in Fayetteville is optimistic and confident. Every hog fan wants a win, and the mood is contagious. This game turns out to be a ground game battle with passes sprinkled in for both teams. Mallett is able to use play action fakes to throw for some big gains against Alabama's inexperienced defensive backfield. The highlight of this game is the option run out of the pistol, or "shot," formation, which gives the Razorbacks 350 yards on the ground, doubling their passing yards. The upset pushes Arkansas all the way up the polls to number 4, and Alabama slides to number 5. The national coverage of the hogs explodes as the media recognizes the improvement on defense and the dynamic offense. The number one attribute of this team? Leadership.

Oct. 9, 2010 at Texas A&M 35-24
The Razorbacks face an improved Aggie squad, but Arkansas is still bigger, faster and stronger. Greg Childs steps up big and introduces himself to the A&M defensive backfield. Jake Bequette sacks A&M's all star QB 3 times and causes a fumble that he recovers. Darius Winston gets an interception and shows his 5 Star skills taking it to the house for 6. The offense is salt and pepper with the run/pass combo, which was nearly balanced at 200 yards a piece. Broderick shows his short yardage skills in this game scoring at the goal line and picking up key 3rd down conversions. Hogs move up to number 3 with this win.

Oct. 16, 2010 at Auburn 31-28
ESPN Gameday returns to the SEC for a matchup between two undefeated top three ranked teams. There is a lot of talk about BCS opportunities for these teams. The talk is all about Arkansas though. Not just the team, which was now in an unfamiliar place, but the Arkansas connection on the Auburn team. Auburn's offensive coordinator, Gus Malzahn, a former Arkansas high school coach and Razorback offensive coordinator, has 3 all-stars starting on his side of the field in WR Kodi Burns, RB Michael Dyer, and OT Lee Ziemba. Unfortunately for Malzahn, the Razorbacks love beating up on these traitors, and it shows in this game as some wicked hits come from Arkansas's defense. This game his a slogfest, and Arkansas wins late with an Alex Tejada field goal. There are no stars in this game as it was a genuine team effort. Tight ends DJ Williams and Ben Cleveland both scored, which is somewhat unusual for Arkansas's offense. The Razorbacks become the number one team in the nation.

Oct. 23, 2010 Ole Miss 49-17
Finally. Petrino gets past Nutt, and this time it's for good. Houston Nutt is suffering a miserable year in Oxford with QBs Masoli and Stanley both suffering from injuries. Houston has two walkons picking up the slack. Karma. Mallett has a big game throwing touchdowns to Childs, Wright, Adams, Hamilton, Williams and Wingo. The Razorback ground game is solid too earning 300 yards and a touchdown. Defense is solid as a rock in this game shutting down the passing game, the running game, and the desperate trickery from the Nuttster.

Oct. 30, 2010 Vanderbilt 38-13
Mallett gets a breather, and backups provide solid relief. Tyler Wilson and Brandon Mitchell impress with clock management and consistent passing. The running backs put on the show in this game, and the tight ends are all over the field blocking, catching, and scoring. Special teams step up in this game and looks like they're now something to talk about.

Nov. 6, 2010 at South Carolina 28-21
Going on the road to Columbia turns out to be tough for the Razorbacks after a comfortable stretch on the home turf. This ESPN night game brings about a loud home crowd, and Mallett struggles. He throws three interceptions in this game and only one touchdown. After going down early and trailing at half, Petrino leans on the running game in the second half and has some luck as the Razorbacks score 3 unanswered touchdowns on the ground in second half to win the game and hold off the Cocks. Broderick Green proves to be a bull as he carries the load late in the game gaining 50 yards on 8 carries for a touchdown on the final scoring drive. Petrino takes a deep breath after this game as do all hog fans hoping for the dream season.

Nov. 13, 2010 Texas-El Paso 49-21
Cakewalk. The Razorbacks throw up some impressive numbers in this game, and some freshmen shine in the second half. Petrino allows the first team offense to take the entire fourth quarter off. Everyone is talking Mallett for Heisman, and the video highlights back it up.

Nov. 20, 2010 at Miss. State 28-17
Rain, rain, rain. Yup...I'm predicting weather too. This turns out to be a rushing battle that ultimately is won in the trenches. Arkansas's depth on the offensive line and at running back allow the Razorbacks to defeat a well coached Mississippi State team. The men up front on defense step up their game as well, and create turnovers that are key changes in field position. The bulldogs show flashes of greatness, but lack of depth is pretty clear in this game. The Razorbacks are pleased with this win, but more pleased when their plane takes off from Starkville. Wingo proves that he can run in the mud better than any of the other backs.

Nov. 27, 2010 LSU 38-32
The number one Arkansas Razorbacks are playing for a national championship game here. If they lose, they likely slip out of the picture, even with an SEC Championship victory. LSU brings in a decent squad with great athletic ability. Their 7 win record is not a great reflection of their talent. Unfortunately, Les Miles has let the team slip out of his hands. While this game is a decent battle, the Razorbacks are playing for much more than a bowl placement, and it shows. The Razorbacks win this game despite a late push by the Tigers in the final minutes of the game. It's not a miracle this time, but it goes down as an instant classic.

The Heisman appears to clearly Mallett's, and the Razorbacks are in the driver's seat for the National Championship game, but they must get one more win against the SEC East's best team. It won't be easy, but it is necessary to make the BIG game. The national media turns on the hogs, and the doubters return. What will happen in that big game? Will Arkansas win the SEC Championship? Will they get a shot at the Sears Trophy? Can they win the BIG game? Time will tell...

Dec. 4, 2010 TBD (Florida/South Carolina)

Jan. ?, 2011 TBD (Nebraska/Ohio State/TCU)

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

#17 Hails From Texas


Dickinson, Texas ATH Jashaud Sims committed to Arkansas today. Sims, a 6'4" 215 athlete, runs a 4.4 40 and has tremendous instincts and ball skills. He selected Arkansas over Florida, LSU, and Texas. Sims tore his MCL during his junior year, but he looks to show off his recovered legs during his senior year. Most teams are recruiting Sims as a cornerback or safety, but Petrino would like to try him at wide receiver.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Hogs to Start Season Ranked #17 by AP

1 Alabama (54) 0-0 1491 1
2 Ohio State (3) 0-0 1400 5
3 Boise State (1) 0-0 1336 4
4 Florida 0-0 1237 3
5 Texas (1) 0-0 1223 2
6 TCU 0-0 1160 6
7 Oklahoma (1) 0-0 1104 NR
8 Nebraska 0-0 1033 14
9 Iowa 0-0 1007 7
10 Virginia Tech 0-0 973 10
11 Oregon 0-0 870 11
12 Wisconsin 0-0 822 16
13 Miami (FL) 0-0 785 19
14 USC 0-0 590 22
15 Pittsburgh 0-0 516 15
16 Georgia Tech 0-0 511 13
17 Arkansas 0-0 496 NR
18 North Carolina 0-0 397 NR
19 Penn State 0-0 382 9
20 Florida State 0-0 379 NR
21 LSU 0-0 300 17
22 Auburn 0-0 296 NR
23 Georgia 0-0 206 NR
24 Oregon State 0-0 198 NR
25 West Virginia 0-0 184 25
Others receiving votes: Cincinnati 108, Stanford 81, Utah 80, South Carolina 71, Houston 66, Connecticut 32, Notre Dame 31, Missouri 27, Brigham Young 19, Arizona 15, Clemson 15, Texas Tech 14, Navy 12, Washington 8, Texas A&M 7, Mississippi 6, Oklahoma State 3, Middle Tennessee 2, Central Michigan 2, Temple 2, UCF 1, Boston College 1, Southern Methodist 1

Sunday, August 15, 2010

2 More Gets Petrino to 16 Commitments for 2011




Today, Petrino received two additional commitments for the class of 2011. The first commitment received today came from Kody Walker, a 6'1" 230lb 4.7 40 Running Back from Jefferson City, Missouri. Walker is rated the number 5 player in Missouri and the 29th RB nationwide according to Rivals, and he does well to fit the Petrino offense as a big back. Walker chose Arkansas over Missouri and others. The second commitment of the day came from Monroe, Louisiana (Neville) Defensive Tackle Demarcus Hodge. Hodge is 6'1" 300lbs and runs a 5.0 40. He chose Arkansas over Tennessee, Missouri, MIssissippi State, TCU and others. He is rated the number 15 recruit in Louisiana and the number 28th DT nationwide according to Rivals.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Texan is Number 14 for 2011

Petrino landed commitment number 14 for the 2011 class from Lufkin, TX. Darrell Kelly-Thomas is a 6'4", 220 lb, 4.6 40 Defensive End. He is tall and long armed. He brings tremendous athletic upside, but he'll need to add some weight to his frame in order to compete in the SEC. Luckily Arkansas has a 100 yard weight room and a great strength and conditioning coach for Mr. Kelly-Thomas. He may need a redshirt year to build that body and learn the defense. Kelly-Thomas chose Arkansas over Baylor, TCU, and Houston among others. Kelly-Thomas is the first of what Petrino hopes will be a handful of commitments from the state of Texas for the 2011 class.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Commit #13 is a Tall Tree

Petrino picked up commitment number 13 this week from 6'5" athlete, Jervohnte Riles, from Bessemer, Alabama. Riles projects at multiple positions including WR, TE, DE or LB. He brings great size, decent speed, good ball skills, and pure athletic ability. He has selected Arkansas over several other SEC schools. He's a Rivals 3 star and ESPN 4 star athlete. He runs a 4.6 40 and weighs 230.

Friday, July 23, 2010

SEC Media Day

Arkansas' Bobby Petrino speaks at SEC Media Days
Arkansas' Ryan Mallett speaks at SEC Media Days
Arkansas' Jake Bequette speaks at SEC Media Days
Arkansas' D.J. Williams speaks at SEC Media Days

Monday, July 19, 2010

Number 12 for 2011

Coach Petrino picked up commitment #12 on Monday from 6'1" 185 4.5 40 Safety Roderick Ryles from Orlando, Dr. Phillips High School. Ryles is rated the #29 safety in the country for his class. Ryles attended Coach Petrino's camp over the weekend and committed upon his return to Orlando.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

The Ground Attack

Meet the other head of the 3 headed monster known as Petrino's Razorback offense.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Cookin' Hawgs!

Brey Cook, a 6-7, 315, 5.2, OT chose Arkansas over Oklahoma and a host of other schools today. Cook, who played for Springdale Har-Ber is the number one recruit in Arkansas and a top ten Offensive Lineman in the country. He grew up an Arkansas fan, but said he was torn about his decision between Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Auburn - his top 3. He says he's ready to recruit more players to Arkansas and win championships.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Number Ten is In

Petrino picked up commit number ten yesterday. Arizona Western Community College cornerback Isiah Wiley is a 6-1, 184, 4.39 CB. A West Monroe, LA native, he originally planned to commit to Alabama out of high school, but failed to qualify academically so he decided to attend a community college in Arizona to become eligible. He was recruited by new offensive line coach Chris Klenakis and defensive coordinator Willy Robinson. Wiley chose Arkansas over LSU and others citing closeness to home, needs at the position, coaching staff, and facilities as reasons for choosing Arkansas. There is a chance that Wiley will join the Razorbacks at the start of the second semester in January 2011.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Petrino Locks Down Commit #9 for 2011

Davyon McKinney, a 6'3", 180lbs, WR from Forrest City accepted Coach Petrino's scholarship offer to play football for the Razorbacks. McKinney's nickname is "Sleepy" due to his smooth and unassuming 4.45 40 speed.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Petrino Picks Up Another OT

6'5", 315 lb, Marcus Danenhauer of Bentonville, AR became the latest Razorback commitment in a class that is quickly taking shape to be Petrino's best class. This class so far is being built from the middle out towards the skill positions. Danenhauer is a solid OL player with the size and weight to be a real bear on the line. He comes from great bloodlines having had an uncle and grandfather play in the NFL. Danenhauer was heavily recruited by the SEC, ACC, Big XII, and Pac 10.

Tyler Wilson on ESPN Gameday

Petrino Adds Smothers to O-Line

Coach Petrino added another commitment to the 2011 Class today when Springdale OT Mitch Smothers gave his pledge to the Razorbacks. Smothers, 6-4, 290, is a big-time player, and he selected Arkansas over many major schools including SEC West Rivals Alabama and Auburn among others. Petrino is currently on a roll in committing big fellows on both sides of the ball. Many hog fans are hopeful that more good news will be coming soon with the commitment of another big-time OL recruit from Arkansas, Brey Cook also of Springdale. Both project at high four star caliber or even five star.

Commitment List as of June, 1, 2010:

Brandon Allen
QB
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville
6'2"
214
4.7

Austin Beck
OL
Nowata, OK
Nowata
6'8"
285

Demetrius Dean
TE
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville
6'3"
245
4.7

Keante Minor
WR
East St. Louis, IL
East St. Louis
6'0"
194
4.5

Grady Ollison
DE
Malvern, AR
Malvern
6'5"
273
4.9

Mitch Smothers
OL
Springdale, AR
Springdale
6'4"
291

Robert Thomas
DT
Coffeyville, KS
Coffeyville C.C.
6'1"
310