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Neither Wildcats Coach Bill Snyder nor Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino has paid attention to other games in the postseason. That's what both acknowledged when visiting with the media on Wednesday. However, both understand the importance of kickers and special teams. Snyder and Petrino didn't need to see bowl games blown on the foot of a kicker to know games can be lost when things go awry in the kicking game. read more >

Not surprisingly, the Southeastern Conference is well represented in bowl games this year. From the LSU-Alabama title game to the Mississippi State-Wake Forest matchup on Dec. 30, there are plenty of options. Besides the BCS title game, the Cotton Bowl matchup between Arkansas (10-2) and Kansas State (10-2) features Top 10 teams. read more >

Arkansas has upgraded to playing in a BCS Bowl this year. The Razorbacks have also upgraded bowl gifts. Essentially, the Razorbacks get what can best be described an on-campus shopping spree thanks to making the Sugar Bowl. Here's more from Sports Business Journal: read more >

Coach Bobby Petrino was vocal in the offseason about wanting to see the defense crack into the top 20 nationally. Considering that would be the best finish for the Razorbacks in a decade, the request might seem a bit lofty. read more >

It was a desire to make Arkansas nationally relevant that ultimately led Ryan Mallett back for what — barring injury — should be his final season as a Razorback. read more >