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Distractions have been plentiful for Arkansas football players the last two weeks. Each day seemed to bring a new bit of news or rumor in the leadup to and aftermath of Bobby Petrino's firing. Still, players have maintained their focus in practice. Offensive coordinator Paul Petrino said time on the field has been maximized by players who are looking to get away from being bombarded by conversation about the former coach. read more >

What position battles figure to be worth watching as Arkansas opens spring practice? What changes are in store for the defense? Those questions and more in a pre-spring practice 3-And-Out. read more >

Pulling double duty left quarterback Brandon Mitchell pressed for time during basketball season. Mitchell juggled responsibilities in both sports and course work as well as he could. Mitchell didn't participate, but made it a point to show up and support his football teammates when possible during early morning quickness and conditioning drills. There were times Mitchell didn't make it out to watch, but Coach Bobby Petrino says Mitchell made it a point to show up for one particular workout during the offseason. Mitchell was definitely on hand after scoring a SportsCenter Top 10 play with his dunk against Ole Miss. read more >

Arkansas could very well still add a wide receiver to the Class of 2012, but it may not be the one many thought it might be. And some are keeping a close eye on quarterback Brandon Mitchell, making baskets for the hoops team. read more >

Last Thursday night, ArkansasSports360.com columnist Jim Harris visited in-depth with Arkansas recruiting coordinator Tim Horton about the Razorbacks' most recently signed recruiting class. Horton discussed his overall feelings about the class, the saga recruiting highly touted receiver Dorial Green-Beckham for four years and some of the redshirts from last year's class. read more >