Daily Archives: April 3, 2008

Player of the Week for April 4: Clarence Harris

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Jennifer Godwin

Player of the Week for April 4 Name: Clarence Harris

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Coach Petrino in Benton

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Central Arkansas Razorback fans will have a chance to listen to Razorbacks football Coach Bobby Petrino speak June 12 at the annual Saline County Razorback Club Fish Fry. The fish fry will be in the Benton High School Cafeteria with dinner being served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. After dinner, Petrino will speak in Butler Auditorium at Benton High … Read More

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Youngblood doing well on the baseball diamond

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Arkansas football signee Jim Youngblood has helped the Camden Fairview baseball team to a 14-3 record thus far. Youngblood is hitting for a .364 average with 3 home runs, 17 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. He’s been very effective on the pitching mound with a 5- 2 record, 1.14 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 30 innings.

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Look out for Smith

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

When comes to college prospects, every year there are always a few sleepers in the state. North Little Rock running back Arondi Smith could be classified as one. He moved to North Little Rock in December from North Carolina. Smith, 5-10, 230, 4.7, played for Class 2A Cummings High School in Burlington the past two years. Smith rushed for more … Read More

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Malzahn back in the state

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Tulsa hosted several Arkansas high school prospects on unofficial visits last week. Lonoke athlete Clarence Harris, Lake Hamilton quarterback Phillip Butterfield, White Hall offensive lineman Nick Partridge and running back/cornerback J.J. Martin all made the trip up to check out the Hurricanes. Butterfield was offered a scholarship by head Coach Todd Graham and co-offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. All four enjoyed … Read More

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Razorbacks still looking

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Lady Razorbacks Coach Tom Collen and staff don’t anticipate signing anyone April 16, the first day of the spring signing period that runs through May 21. They plan to entertain two basketball prospects on official visits during Arkansas’ spring game April 26. The Lady Razorbacks have four scholarships available but will most likely sign three players.

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New hoopsters planning arrivals

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Arkansas’ basketball signees will arrive on campus at different times in the next few months.   Oklahoma combo-guard Rotnei Clarke, 6-1, 175, will graduate from Verdigris High School in Claremore on May 16 and begin classes at Arkansas the 19. Clarke plans to play in the Oklahoma – Texas All Star game June 7.

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Rogers gets offer

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Richard Davenport

Mississippi State assistant coach J.B. Grimes called North Little Rock Coach Brad Bolding on Wednesday morning and offered a scholarship to defensive end Anthony Rogers. Rogers made an unofficial visit to Starkville last weekend. Rogers, 6-4 1/ 2, 229 pounds, 4.9 seconds in the 40-yard dash, broke his hand during two-a-days last year and played in only five games. Still, … Read More

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