Monthly Archives: January 2009

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Good read

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Richard Davenport

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Columnists Bryan Burwell has an excellent take on recruiting and how some fans can go overboard with their emotions. 

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Western Bound

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Three SEC West schools are trying to convince a talented Mississippi receiver to join their football program.  Ryan Elliot, 6-0, 175, 4.47 of Greenville, (Ms.) Washington Academy is considering walking on at Arkansas, Mississippi State and possibly Ole Miss.

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DeQuinta ‘DD’ Jones update

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Here’s the latest according to a source, Auburn is out of the running for Jones.

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Johnson update

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Ricky Johnson, who reopened his recruiting Wednesday night, will visit Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday.

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One visitor on the Hill

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Punter Alex Wulfeck, 5-9, 170  of Jacksonville (Fla.)  Bolles will make an unofficial visit to Arkansas this weekend.

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Golden Lion

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Springdale receiver Ladarius Eckwood  6-2, 170, 4.6  said he has orally committed to Arkansas -Pine Bluff.

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Big Mack

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Offensive tackle Parker Mack, 6-5, 302, 5.28 of Pulaski Academy picked up a scholarship offer from Arkansas last Friday. The Hogs join Boston College and North Carolina in offering.

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Arkansas just one of many schools after Okie

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Junior offensive lineman Bronson Irwin (6-6, 305, 5. 2) of Mustang, Okla., is considered one of the top 2010 prospects in the Sooner state and is already receiving scholarship offers.

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LR Christian duo check out Oklahoma

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Little Rock Christian junior tight end Dakota Mosley, 6-4 ½, 251, 4.82  traveled to Norman with teammate Michael Dyer for Oklahoma’s Junior Day last Saturday and came away impressed.

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Fast friends after visit

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

In Friday’s Recruiting column, I focused on the close friendship that running back Ronnie Wingo, receiver Cobi Hamilton and linebacker Terrell Williams developed while on their official visit to Arkansas on Jan. 9-11. Here are some additional comments.

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Straight-talking Petrino gets gumbo on visit

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino and defensive coordinator Willy Robinson did an in-home visit with safety Jerry Mitchell Sunday night.

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Phillips Update

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Olive Branch, Miss., offensive lineman Aubrey Phillips (6-6, 322 5.1) appears to be down to Arkansas and Florida State for his college decision.

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Arkansas – Ole Miss battle for Florida defensive end

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Richard Davenport

Defensive end Alex Williams 6-5, 215, 4.5 of Tallahassee, (Fla.) of Florida A&M Developmental Research School will decide between Arkansas and Ole Miss on national signing day, Feb. 4.

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