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