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Arkansas Razorbacks
Location: Fayetteville, Ark. | Founded: 1871 | Enrollment: 17,821 | Colors: Cardinal and White | Stadium: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback | Capacity: 73,000| Coach: Bobby Petrino
Record: (8-5, 4-4 SEC)
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Razorbacks report: Strategy and personnel
 

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2008 OUTLOOK: If there's a mystery team in the SEC, this is it. New coach Bobby Petrino wants to throw the ball and the Razorbacks looked good doing it in the spring, but can they do it in the fall? The defense must replace six starters and has real issues at linebacker. Playing Texas, Alabama, Florida and Auburn over a five-week period from Sept. 13 to Oct. 11 won't make the transition any easier.

SCOUTING THE OFFENSE
If spring was any indication, the Razorbacks might actually be able to run a balanced offense with multiple receivers. QB Casey Dick looked more capable than ever before, TE D.J. Williams emerged as Arkansas' best receiver and WRs London Crawford and Carlton Salters showed promise. Still, the only proven certainties are C Jonathan Luigs and LG Mitch Petrus.

SCOUTING THE DEFENSE
The ends were a huge question mark entering the spring but Antwain Robinson, Jake Bequette, Damario Ambrose and Adrian Davis all came through with big springs. The Razorbacks are dangerously thin at linebacker and must replace the entire starting secondary.

SCOUTING THE SPECIAL TEAMS
K Alex Tejada turned out to be the answer as a freshman while P Jeremy Davis is at least solid. The Razorbacks lost two first-round draft picks (Darren McFadden and Felix Jones) who also proved to be dangerous kick returners, but CB Jerrell Norton and WR Reggie Fish have both done some positive things on punt returns.

ROSTER REPORT

--LB Freddie Fairchild would be Arkansas' leading returning tackler but he's no certainty to return after being suspended for the spring following an off-field incident. Between MLB Wendel Davis' offseason knee surgery, Fairchild's absence and the decision to move sophomore Chip Gregory to tailback leaves the Razorbacks with real concerns at linebacker.

Fans were eager for a possible glimpse at the future from Michigan transfer Ryan Mallett, but he didn't last long in the spring before suffering an injury to the thumb on his throwing hand. Even though Arkansas has put in a request on Mallett's behalf asking the NCAA for immediate eligibility this fall, the coaching staff is not counting on Mallett at this point.

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Reputation:94
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Since:Jan 21, 2008

May 11, 2008 8:44 am

i see we landed another recruit from texas----will secord from wakefeild i beleive.....any takers on his abilities..........info would be helpful...........

also does anyone know of a kicker from.....west memphis/marion arkansas,,,,i know for a fact he nailed a 53 yarder on natural grass,,,hs a good kid ,grades and all......i think his name is,,,apaoul henrik,,,,,,,,,,,,gotta look that ...(more)

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Since:Feb 5, 2007

April 29, 2008 6:50 pm
Ok, ive watched all the you tube highlights, ive heard all the so called positives and negatives, I want your guys opinion on Darren McFadden. You guys should know him better then anyone. You all have actually watched him play in and play out, not just his high light runs. Any feed back would be help, thanks guys.
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Since:Sep 28, 2006

April 29, 2008 12:26 pm

I am excited about the upcoming football season! Everywhere I look online all of the early predictions for the Hogs are either fifth or sixth in the West. I am glad no one thinks we are going to be any good! Coach Petrino has got a great staff and I feel that he will not get outcoached in any games this year. Yes, I know we have lost some serious talent this year, I watched the NFL Draft. how c ...(more)

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Since:Jan 16, 2008

May 5, 2008 10:22 pm
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Is the NCAA correct in not allowing Ryan to play this year?

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Since:Apr 24, 2008

May 16, 2008 11:56 am

This upcoming season for the Arkansas Razorbacks will not only be exciting, but filled with mixed emotions...I am posing this question, "Which Would be Worse"...Losing to Tulsa or Ole Miss in Fayetteville?  Let me hear or read your thoughts...

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Since:Jan 16, 2007

May 1, 2008 12:59 pm

Does anyone know how some of these big name freshman we signed have been doing? I read the article where Petrino said they need to be ready and stronger.

So I am wondering if anyone knows if Adams, Wright, Curtis, Wilson, etc.. have been working hard and getting bigger and ready for their freshman year where their name may be called to contribute right away.

We need some of the ...(more)

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April 22, 2008 2:07 pm
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There has been A LOT of speculation on where he will be drafted.  Mock drafts are a dime a dozen and don't mean much of anything once the trades start.  Everyone keeps talking about need, but teams try to maneuver around to draft the player they need at the draft spot where they can get him.  Or they stay put and just take the best player they can when it's their turn ...(more)

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April 26, 2008 10:11 pm
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Okay Darren McFadden and Felix Jones have been drafted in day one as expected.  How many Hogs will be drafted in total during this years draft?  I say Peyton Hillis, Marcus Harrison, Robert Felton, Matteral Richardson, Michael Grant, and Marcus Monk will also be drafted. 

I hope someone takes a look at Matt Hewitt, Kevin Woods, Robert Johnson, Weston Dacus, and Nate Garn ...(more)

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April 29, 2008 10:07 pm