Monthly Archives: February 2011

Monday tidbits

Posted on by Richard Davenport

RB Nick Tompkins, 5-10, 175, 4.38 of Snellville, (Ga.) Brookwood said he called Arkansas RC Tim Horton last week and is hoping to visit Arkansas in March.  He has an offer from Virginia along with interest from Clemson, Michigan St, Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, Georgia and others.    – Join the forum discussion on this post

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Sunday tidbits

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DE Taiwan Johnson, 6-3, 230, 4.79  of Manvel, Tx. received an offer from Arkansas last week to go with offers from Kansas St. and Rice.  He hopes to visit Arkansas this weekend. – Join the forum discussion on this post

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Arkansas-Auburn discussion

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Tip off at 12:30. – Join the forum discussion on this post

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Blanks wants school to ‘feel like home’

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In Tuesday’s recruiting column, defensive back Travis Blanks, who’s one of the top prospects in Florida and the nation, talked about his interest in Arkansas. Blanks, 6-1, 194, 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash, of Tallahassee, (Fla.) North Florida Christian has more than 20 scholarship offers including Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Florida State and Ohio State. CBS College Sports national recruiting analyst … Read More

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Mickelson steps up

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Arkansas signee/forward Hunter Mickelson has seen his skills progress each year and his final season in high school is no different. “I’m probably finishing around the basket more,” Mickelson said. “I’m getting outside and knocking down the three-pointers.” Mickelson, 6-10 1/2, 210 of Westside is averaging 22 points, 12 rebounds and 7 block shots this season despite being the main … Read More

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Vilonia RB playing safety next season

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Vilonia running back James Sax will see action on the defensive side of the ball for the 2011 season by playing safety. “I’ve been mainly working on agility for the defensive position and running back,” Sax said. “Our coach is also putting in the pistol formation and I’m going to be playing pistol back. I’m really excited about that.” Sax, … Read More

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Gosha signing came down to the wire

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Leading up to college football national signing day, fans and coaches often find themselves on pins and needles in regards to a few prospects that could be wavering in the final days. Defensive lineman Lonnie Gosha, 6-3, 271, 4.89 of Lake Butler, (Fla.) Union County committed to Arkansas on Jan. 12 but visited Miami the last weekend leading up to … Read More

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Player of the week: Denzel Devall

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LB coach likes what he sees in Gilbert, Haman, Highsmith

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Arkansas linebacker Tyler Gilbert enrolled at Arkansas in January after shining at North Carolina Tech Prep last year and will have the opportunity to show Hog linebacker coach Reggie Johnson what he can do in spring practice. Gilbert, 6-3, 242, 4.49 attended high school at John Curtis Christian in New Orleans before going to prep school. He recorded 64 unassisted … Read More

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Jonesboro LB to Arkansas

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Arkansas picked up a good addition to the football team when Jonesboro linebacker/fullback Brad Shearin agreed to walk on after visiting Arkansas last Wednesday. Shearin, 6-1, 228, 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash, will have a chance to see playing time with fullback Van Stuman. He and Salinas, (Calf.) Hartnell Community College fullback Kiero Small, who signed with the Hogs … Read More

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Shoulder injury didn’t sideline Hodge

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One can’t ever accuse Arkansas signee Demarcus Hodge of being soft. Hodge, 6-1, 300, 5.1 of Monroe, (La.) Neville recently had surgery on his right shoulder to repair some torn ligaments. The highly touted defensive lineman will wear a sling for about three to four weeks and plans to be able to start normal workouts in four months. “I hurt … Read More

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Top prospects on Shawn and Wally

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Highly recruited defensive back Travis Blanks and offensive lineman Evan Boehm were on Recruiting Thursday to talk about recruiting and interest in Arkansas. – Join the forum discussion on this post

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Thursday tidbits

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Arkansas signee/ defensive lineman Demarcus Hodge said he had surgery on his right shoulder to repair ligament damage  about two weeks ago and will have to wear a sling for three to four weeks. He said he should be able to return to normal workouts in four months. – Join the forum discussion on this post

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