Richard Davenport
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THE RECRUITING GUY: Florida QB humbled by offer from Arkansas
posted: 05/25/2012 4:40 a.m. Discuss
Last week was a good week for Florida quarterback Tyler Cogswell.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks latest to offer scholarship to Georgia QB
posted: 05/22/2012 2:14 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas became the 15th school to offer a scholarship to Georgia quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Thursday.
Fayetteville three commit to UA
posted: 05/22/2012 2:08 a.m. Discuss
Three Fayetteville High School football players who have been teammates since middle school have pledged to stay together when they enter college next fall.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas eyeing big, fast junior-college lineman
posted: 05/20/2012 4 a.m. Comment 1
Arkansas is looking to the junior-college ranks for immediate defensive line help in the 2013 recruiting class.
Fayetteville safety offered by Hogs
posted: 05/20/2012 3:58 a.m. Discuss
Fayetteville safety Alex Brignoni could realize a dream soon after getting a scholarship offer from Arkansas on Saturday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Fayetteville three aim to stay together
posted: 05/18/2012 2:39 a.m. Comment 1
Fayetteville High School’s Austin Allen, Brooks Ellis and Alex Brignoni enjoy being teammates so much that they can see themselves continuing that relationship in college.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Henry has Hogs on shortened list
posted: 05/15/2012 3:13 a.m. Comments 4
Pulaski Academy tight end Hunter Henry narrowed his list of approximately 25 scholarship offers down to six schools, including Arkansas, on Friday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Road work winding down for Arkansas coaches
posted: 05/13/2012 5:24 a.m. Comments 2
Arkansas’ football coaches just finished up their third week on the road during the evaluation period for recruits.
THE RECRUITING GUY: UA pursues more Memphis prospects
posted: 05/11/2012 2:37 a.m. Comment 1
Arkansas recruiting coordinator Tim Horton is trying to turn the Memphis area into a Razorbacks stronghold.
Forward says he’ll be a Hog
posted: 05/10/2012 4:31 a.m. Discuss
Junior college forward Coty Clarke arrived in Fayetteville on Tuesday for an official visit.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Looking to 2014, Hogs offer defensive lineman
posted: 05/08/2012 3:17 a.m. Comment 1
El Dorado defensive lineman Bijhon Jackson first appeared on Arkansas’ recruiting radar after a standout performance at the UA’s July camp.
THE RECRUITING GUY: California’s Qualls surprised by all the attention
posted: 05/06/2012 2:20 a.m. Discuss
Elijah Qualls’ combination of size and speed makes him one of the better football prospects on the West Coast and someone Arkansas would love to land.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Georgia quarterback interested in Arkansas
posted: 05/04/2012 2:22 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas defensive coordinator Paul Haynes’ recruiting pitch has resonated with Georgia quarterback Anthony Jennings enough for Jennings to make plans to check out the Hogs.
THE RECRUITING GUY: New Hogs coach held in ‘high regards’ by dad
posted: 05/01/2012 3:14 a.m. Comment 1
With last week’s announcement of John L. Smith as Arkansas’ coach, Razorbacks fans are starting to learn more about the energetic and charismatic coach.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Thompson, Ready impress during Real Deal
posted: 04/29/2012 3:58 a.m. Discuss
One of the more entertaining and exciting games at the Real Deal in the Rock basketball tournament was the 17-under Arkansas Hawks’ 69-67 overtime victory over highly regarded D.C. Assault of from Washington, D.C., on Friday night.
Guard’s interest in UA real deal
posted: 04/28/2012 2:22 a.m. Discuss
One of the top prospects at the Real Deal in the Rock basketball tournament in Central Arkansas has high interest in Arkansas.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Storm feature Hogs recruits
posted: 04/27/2012 2:32 a.m. Discuss
The Real Deal in the Rock will be played this weekend in central Arkansas, and as usual it will feature numerous prospects who are being recruited by the Arkansas Razorbacks’ men’s basketball staff.
Louisiana back picks UA
posted: 04/26/2012 4:34 a.m. Discuss
Louisiana running back Kaleb Blanchard became Arkansas’ first oral commitment for the 2013 recruiting class since the firing of Coach Bobby Petrino.
Hiring gets mixed review from Hogs’ recruits
posted: 04/24/2012 2:46 a.m. Discuss
The hiring of John L. Smith to a 10-month contract as Arkansas’ head coach was met with enthusiasm from several of the 2012 signees and with caution by some 2013 prospects.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Signees fortify friendship in mud
posted: 04/22/2012 3:19 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas football signees Jeremy Ward and Cordale Boyd spent a few days over spring break in Ward’s hometown of Pottsville.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Acclaimed Memphis forward interested in UA
posted: 04/20/2012 3:29 a.m. Comments 3
Arkansas’ basketball team is still putting the finishing touches on its 2012 class, but the Hogs are looking ahead to the 2013 class and Memphis Southwind forward Johnathan Williams is high on the Razorbacks’ wish list.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas gives Florida center full-staff treatment
posted: 04/17/2012 3:22 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas’ lack of size inside is something Coach Mike Anderson hopes to address in the spring signing period, and Florida center Bradley Hayes is one the Razorbacks hope to add to next year’s roster.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Alabama lineman planning to see Fayetteville
posted: 04/15/2012 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Alabama defensive lineman Rod Crayton said he is planning to visit Fayetteville for Arkansas’ spring game next Saturday, mainly because of his relationship with Razorbacks defensive tackles coach Kevin Peoples “He’s a good dude and very easy to talk to,” Crayton said. “I can tell he’s a very good guy. The conversations we have, we just trip out on the phone like we’ve been knowing each other for years. He just seems like one of the good people you come upon.”
THE RECRUITING GUY: Lemming says Arkansas must keep staff intact
posted: 04/13/2012 3:05 a.m. Discuss
With the firing of Arkansas football Coach Bobby Petrino on Tuesday night, Razorbacks fans have started to wonder whether an interim head coach will be named from the current staff or if a coach from outside the program will be hired.
Wagner signs on with Hogs
posted: 04/12/2012 4:54 a.m. Comment 1
Dee Wagner is all signed up and ready to pitch in for Arkansas’ men’s basketball team.
Razorbacks’ 2012 signing class intact so far
posted: 04/12/2012 4:27 a.m. Discuss
As of yet, no members of Arkansas’ 2012 football signing class have indicated they will not play for the Razorbacks after the firing of Coach Bobby Petrino on Tuesday night. However, student-athletes can request a release from their national letters of intent, but it’s up to the school whether or not to grant the release. On the NCAA website, there are several tutorials and instruction pages for prospective signees and national letters of intent. Regarding coaching changes, it reads:
NCAA SPRING SIGNING PERIOD: Houston’s Harris transferring to UA
posted: 04/11/2012 4:16 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas’ men’s basketball team is expected to sign one player today on the opening day of the NCAA’s spring signing period, but Coach Mike Anderson also learned Tuesday that Houston forward Alandise Harris plans to transfer to Arkansas.
Firing alarms Arkansas’ signees
posted: 04/11/2012 4 a.m. Comments 3
Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long’s decision Tuesday night to fire Bobby Petrino, the Razorbacks head football coach, startled two members of the 2012 signing class and had one early commitment for 2013 reopening his recruitment.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Watkins: Hogs looking for team-first attitudes
posted: 04/10/2012 3:21 a.m. Discuss
With Wednesday being the start of the spring signing period in basketball, Arkansas is looking to add to its three early signees from November.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Texas cornerback eyeing Hogs
posted: 04/08/2012 4:30 a.m. Comment 1
Texas cornerback Antwuan Davis has the size and speed Arkansas coaches are hoping to add to the Razorbacks secondary in future recruiting classes.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Texas wide receiver ‘a big-time player’
posted: 04/06/2012 3:36 a.m. Discuss
Assistant coach Bobby Allen’s recruiting pitch, along with the Arkansas offense, has highly regarded Texas receiver Ra’shaad Samples wanting to visit the Hogs.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Recruit’s spring-break tour stops in Fayetteville
posted: 04/03/2012 3:17 a.m. Discuss
Georgia safety Vonn Bell, one of the nation’s top prospects, is using spring break to get an up-close look at some of the schools that have offered him a scholarship.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Kentucky receiver shows ‘play-making ability’
posted: 04/01/2012 2:57 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas’ ability to showcase the talents of its receivers has Kentucky athlete Ryan Timmons planning a summer visit to Fayetteville.
THE RECRUITING GUY: PA tight end impressed by Hogs
posted: 03/30/2012 2:58 a.m. Comment 1
Pulaski Academy tight end Hunter Henry, accompanied by his parents, visited Arkansas on Wednesday and said he came away impressed.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Tight end returns to UA to get look at Petrino
posted: 03/27/2012 3:30 a.m. Discuss
Top tight end prospect Christian Morgan arrived in Fayetteville on Monday night and will visit the Razorbacks today for the third time since September.
THE RECRUITING GUY: UCLA commitment still interested in Arkansas
posted: 03/25/2012 5:33 a.m. Discuss
One of the top defensive prospects in the nation, linebacker Deon Hollins Jr. of Missouri City (Texas) Marshall, committed to UCLA on Tuesday but said he still plans to visit Arkansas.
THE RECRUITING GUY: California receiver has eye on Razorbacks, NFL career
posted: 03/23/2012 3:30 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas caught the attention of California receiver Darrell Daniels by being the second school to offer him a scholarship, and that’s helping the Hogs in their quest to bring him in for visit.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Missouri back carried away with Razorbacks
posted: 03/20/2012 3:54 a.m. Comment 1
With running backs Knile Davis, Ronnie Wingo Jr. and Dennis Johnson expected to leave after the 2012 season, Arkansas is recruiting several top running back prospects in the 2013 class, including highly regarded Ezekiel Elliott of St. Louis John Burroughs High School.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Fourth-grader does his homework on UA signee
posted: 03/11/2012 3:36 a.m. Discuss
Being in the spotlight and being looked up to by youth is the norm for an athlete playing football at Arkansas.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Memphis DE likes Arkansas’ academic plan
posted: 03/02/2012 3:25 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas’ focus on academics separated them from other schools, according to defensive end Frank Herron, who visited Fayetteville on Feb. 24.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Louisville WR deciding between Hogs, Rebels
posted: 02/28/2012 3:33 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas has one spot left for the 2012 recruiting class after signing 24 prospects to national letters of intent Feb. 1. The Razorbacks are hoping Mekale McKay, a tall, athletic receiver, will be the 25th signee after he took an official visit to Fayetteville on Saturday and Sunday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: New Jersey quarterback has strong family lineage
posted: 02/26/2012 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino’s Pro-style offense has highly touted quarterback Kevin Olsen of Wayne Hills, N.J., planning to visit Fayetteville for a couple of days in the spring.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas pursuing Georgia lineman
posted: 02/24/2012 3:39 a.m. Comment 1
Arkansas is in the market for defensive linemen, knowing full well it has to replace Alfred Davis and D.D. Jones when their eligibility runs out after the 2012 season.
THE RECRUITING GUY: ‘Receiver-friendly program’ interests McKay
posted: 02/21/2012 3:22 a.m. Discuss
Receivers being showcased in Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino’s high-powered offense is one of the reasons senior receiver Mekale McKay plans to make an official visit to Fayetteville this weekend.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Junior-college lineman ‘overwhelmed’ by offer
posted: 02/19/2012 4:17 a.m. Discuss
California junior college defensive lineman Marquel Combs has a chance to play closer to his hometown of Memphis, thanks to a scholarship offer by Arkansas on Wednesday.
THE RECRUITING GUY: QBs coach, facilities plans impress quarterback
posted: 02/17/2012 4:28 a.m. Discuss
Oklahoma quarterback Brayden Scott was hoping to get to know offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Paul Petrino during his visit Saturday to Arkansas.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas makes strong impression on tight end
posted: 02/14/2012 3:31 a.m. Discuss
Ten days after signing 24 recruits to national letters of intent for the 2012 class, Arkansas hosted 20 prospects for the 2013 class on unofficial visits Saturday, including tight end Christian Morgan of Plano (Texas ) Prestonwood Christian Academy.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Georgia safety ‘likes’ Hogs’ Facebook request
posted: 02/12/2012 4:15 a.m. Discuss
One of the top prospects in Georgia, safety Vonn Bell added his fourth scholarship offer, earning one from Arkansas when he was contacted by defensive coordinator Paul Haynes on Feb 4.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas’ staff headliners at coaches clinic
posted: 02/10/2012 3:40 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino is among the scheduled speakers for the third annual Ronnie Roach Football Clinic on Feb. 17-19 at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs.
THE RECRUITING GUY: Another Missouri back interested in Arkansas
posted: 02/07/2012 3:51 a.m. Discuss
A running back from Missouri who likes Arkansas’ offense and became aware of the Razorbacks when Ronnie Wingo Jr. signed in the 2009 recruiting class, plans a visit to Fayetteville on Saturday.
