Posted on 24 January 2012
Former Arkansas receiver Joe Adams turned in an impressive senior season, earning All-American honors for his all-purpose talents.
Now he’s making an impression at the Senior Bowl.
Adams is one of two Arkansas players — Jake Bequette is the other — participating in the prestigious pre-NFL Draft event this week. He turned some heads with his performance [...]
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Posted on 31 December 2011
Arkansas was a little behind schedule this afternoon, arriving at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas roughly an hour later than expected. But that’s just a minor detail— the Razorbacks are in town.
We got a chance to catch up with Arkansas linebacker Alonzo Highsmith, center Travis Swanson and cornerback Tevin Mitchel a few minutes after [...]
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Posted on 18 May 2011
Arkansas offensive lineman Seth Oxner has decided not to return to the program for his senior season, according to a statement released by the Razorbacks.
Oxner, who started every game at center in 2009 but was a backup last season, graduated from Arkansas this year. But the Monticello native said he will not return to campus [...]
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Posted on 12 January 2011
It doesn’t look like Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee will be landing the Connecticut job after interviewing for the position earlier this week.
But it doesn’t mean McGee will be returning to Arkansas’ staff in 2011.
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino confirmed through a school spokesperson this afternoon McGee has interviewed for the Tulsa position. The job opened [...]
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Posted on 22 December 2010
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino addressed the media after Wednesday’s practice, which was the final open workout before the Razorbacks head out for a Christmas break. It also was the last chance to speak to Petrino and the Hogs on campus. The next opportunity will be in New Orleans.
There were a few things we learned from [...]
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Posted on 20 December 2010
We’re about to head out to Arkansas’ football practice, which is open to the media today. It’s the first of four scheduled practices this week. The Razorbacks will also practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before being released to go home for Christmas.
There should be plenty of news coming out of the workout, since this is [...]
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Posted on 17 December 2010
Arkansas practiced once against Friday morning. Afterward, offensive coordinator Garrick McGee and offensive players met with the media in the visitors locker room.
Nothing earth-shattering came out of the conversations. Plenty of good stuff, though, most of which I plan to save and use for stories over the next week or so.
But here are three things [...]
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Posted on 14 December 2010
OK, it’s time to be honest with each other.
When Arkansas talented backfield departed after the 2007 season, we all knew the group was loaded with NFL potential. NFL franchises thought so as well, when the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys selected Darren McFadden and Felix Jones, respectively, in the first round.
But raise your hand if [...]
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Posted on 11 December 2010
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has agreed to a new contract with the Razorbacks.
And by the looks of it, it means Petrino should be around Fayetteville for some time.
The quick items worth nothing before I start writing a story for tomorrow’s papers:
• Petrino’s salary will increase to an average of $3.56 million over the terms of [...]
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Posted on 01 December 2010
We all know Scotty Thurman has a national championship ring.
He is, after all, the guy who hit the most famous shot in Arkansas basketball history. His 3-pointer in the final minute against Duke in the 1994 title game is a moment that has been cemented in Arkansas basketball lore.
But did you know Thurman has never [...]
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