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One of the problems with the Arkansas defense, and by no means is it the lone issue, is that the state simply doesn't produce very many SEC-type defenders. Arkansas doesn't produce a large number of SEC recruits as it is, but when you start narrowing it down to defensive recruits the pickings are even slimmer. read more >

Arkansas' newcomers know no matter how well they seem to have adjusted to practice, things likely become very different today. No longer will coaches hold split workouts for the newbies and redshirts, while veterans (and accelerated newcomers) work at a different time. Both groups combine for one practice on Monday at 6. Sunday was essentially the last instruction time the newcomers will get separated from the veterans. read more >

Arkansas signed 30 new recruits on Wednesday, including seven from Arkansas. The seven in the state this year include two 4-star recruits on Rivals.com. Fayetteville quarterback Brandon Allen (6-foot-2, 214 pounds, 4.7 in the 40-yard dash), and Springdale Har-Ber offensive tackle Brey Cook (6-7, 314, 5.2). Allen and Cook are among the best in the nation at their positions, according to Rivals.com. read more >

Arkansas will host over two dozen recruits this weekend, with prospects from all around the nation slated to be on the Fayetteville campus. One less-familiar among the recruits visiting is St. Augustine (Fla.) fullback Tarek Odom. Odom is also considering Florida State, Arkansas State, Florida International and Eastern Michigan. Arkansas' Kris Cinkovich is the lead recruiter on Odom. read more >

The Allstate Sugar Bowl showed that while Arkansas' defense has improved significantly since Bobby Petrino took over as head coach of the Razorbacks, the talent level must continue to increase. Arkansas has made the defensive side a priority in recruiting since Petrino's arrival, and this year's commitments show that's the case again with such pickups as cornerback Tevin Mitchel. read more >