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ARKANSAS VS. SOUTH CAROLINA: Time for November drive

Hogs say game ‘biggest’ of year

Photo by Michael Woods

Allen Bayley, with the University of Arkansas Athletic Department, puts up a barrier around Razorback Stadium on Friday afternoon in Fayeteville as crews prepare for Arkansas game against the South Carolina Gamecocks this Saturday.

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Arkansas’ postseason fate might well be riding on the outcome of today’s game against South Carolina.

The Razorbacks (4-4, 1-4 SEC) are determined to reach a bowl game in the second year under Bobby Petrino, and a victory in today’s 11:21 a.m. game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium against the bowl-eligible Gamecocks (6-3, 3-3) could be the impetus for a late-season push.

Petrino even used the “must-win” designation at his Monday news conference.

“This is a big game for our program,” Petrino said. “We need to go out and win the game on Saturday, much like the [Texas] A&M, Auburn games. It’s a game that’s a must-win for us.”

Arkansas is 4-4 at Razorback ...


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This article was published November 7, 2009 at 4:02 a.m.

Sports, Pages 21 on 11/07/2009

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Connectitup says...

Go hogs!

November 7, 2009 at 7:16 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

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