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Hogs offer scholarship to FHS sophomore Dean Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 PRINT E-MAIL Fayetteville sophomore wide receiver Demetrius Dean was offered a scholarship to play football for the University of Arkansas Monday. Fayetteville coach Daryl Patton and Dean took an official visit to Arkansas Monday, when they met with Arkansas offensive coordinator / receivers coach Paul Petrino and defensive tackles coach Bobby Allen. Patton said the 6-2, 210-pound Dean was offered a scholarship during the meeting. Dean, though, has yet to commit. Dean will not be eligible to sign with Arkansas or any other school until February 2011. “ Demetrius is very close to his family and told Arkansas he really wanted to think it over and speak with his family, ” Patton said. “ His dad lives in Forrest City so I know he wants to get everyone’s input and make a decision that he feels is best. I know he’s always dreamed of being a little Razorback so there’s no timetable when he’ll commit. It could be tomorrow, a month or a year. But I know Demetrius is very excited about his first offer being from a school the caliber of Arkansas. ” Patton said Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino attended Fayetteville’s 42-37 win on the road at Jefferson City, Mo., last Friday. Dean caught 10 passes for 109 yards, including touchdown receptions of 11, 26 and 24 yards, against Jeff City.
“ I bet you there’s not too many sophomores over the years that have been offered by Arkansas, ” Patton said. “ Demetrius is a home-grown product. We’re just a block from the University and it says a lot about this Arkansas coaching staff that they recognize Demetrius as one of the top talents around, regardless of class, and they went after him. Being the head coach at Fayetteville, it makes me feel good to know they want our kids. ” Dean, a Ramay Junior High standout, now has 12 catches for 152 yards and 4 touchdowns on the season. He also hauled in a 38-yard touchdown catch in the season opener, a 35-0 win at home over Little Rock Central. “ Arkansas has seen a lot of Demetrius and they’ve been looking at him for some time, ” Patton said. “ Now Arkansas has just made it official. ” More Stories From: HEATH ALLEN · Washington's latest double-double powers Razorbacks to big victory · NWA TIPOFF CLUB : ESPN analyst gauges Hogs · NWA TIPOFF CLUB : ESPN analyst gauges Hogs · UA defense bends, but eventually breaks down LSU · Collen's Razorbacks look to stay perfect against Wildcats    Yesterday's Most Popular 1. Serving notice : Razorbacks drop Texas for second top-10 upset in a week 2. LIKE IT IS : Ugly game a thing of beauty to Arkansas fans 3. In the Lane 4. ARKANSAS 67, NO. 7 TEXAS 61 : Another UA power play 5. Fortson, Washington bounce back from first-half blues to propel Hogs Today's Most E-mailed 1. Hogs franchise charms Barnes 2. LIKE IT IS : Pelphrey lights fire under Razorbacks, fans |
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