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Arkansas forward Marshawn Powell should be cleared for full contact in July. Coach Mike Anderson said during a Razorback Club appearance in Manila that Powell's rehab is going well and the junior forward is on target for full recovery. Powell suffered a season-ending knee injury in November, just two games into the 2011-12 season. read more >

Arkansas State is doing its best to capitalize on any extra interest generated from a 10-victory season and the hiring of Gus Malzahn. That includes paying admission to watch the spring game on April 14. read more >

Dr. Chuck Welch understands why outsiders are skeptical. Welch, the Arkansas State System President, recognizes the financial commitment made to football Coach Gus Malzahn is substantially more than what the school has paid in the past. He knows the vision for the program with Malzahn at the helm is beyond anything ASU has outlined before. But Welch told ArkansasSports360.com on Thursday there “are no concerns whatsoever on our part to meet our obligations” to Malzahn. read more >

Arkansas State did more than improve its bowl standing and make a little history with last week's victory against Florida Atlantic. Thanks to a seventh victory the Red Wolves triggered a one-year extension clause in Coach Hugh Freeze's contract. A provision in his deal calls for an automatic rollover in the case of seven wins or a bowl appearance. read more >

Arkansas has its basketball coach. Now it's up to Mike Anderson to make sure the school keeps its Top 5 recruiting class intact. Anderson was on the road recruiting — or re-recruiting — for Arkansas less than 24 hours after being hired, according to a report in the Jonesboro Sun. read more >