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On Saturday, Arkansas Razorback fans will honor seniors such as record-setters Jarius Wright and Joe Adams for accomplishments that nobody likely saw coming during the fall of 2008. But, it was those early beatdowns suffered as freshmen, and never losing their moxie that season, that propelled Wright, Adams and the Razorbacks to a spectacular run over the past two seasons. read more >

Until we see the 2011 Razorbacks in action for a game or two, strengths and weaknesses of this group will be up for debate. Even with six offensive starters returning, things have changed and the offense will have a different feel than the one that stretched defenses with deep passes and outside running a year ago. Replacing last year’s key contributors are guys with vastly different skill sets than their predecessors. Even Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino seems intrigued by the possibilities. read more >

Understandably, Central Arkansas Christian Coach Tommy Shoemaker is hoping for a low-scoring game when his Mustangs open the season on Monday against Pulaski Academy. "Low scoring and controlling the ball," he said. His Mustangs last year were one of 14 Pulaski Academy opponents who couldn't keep up when a football game broke out into a track meet, and Shoemaker knows a wide-open game favors talented Pulaski Academy again this year in the Arkansas High School Kickoff Classic. read more >

Former Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams is already making a mark in training camp with the Green Bay Packers. Williams has impressed in Packers camp. The Mackey Award winner has even been getting extended time with the first team, according to Green Bay Press-Gazette. read more >

Ryan Mallett has signed a four-year deal with the New England Patriots. Sources confirmed Mallett, the record-setting Arkansas quarterback, inked the deal Friday morning and was headed to practice with the Patriots shortly thereafter. No financial terms were immediately known. Mallett described himself as “blessed” and “living my dream” via Twitter. read more >