Richard Davenport
Recruiting writer
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Richard Davenport is a life-long college sports fan who has always had a passion for recruiting. He began his journalism path by freelancing, and in August 2007, he was hired by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette to write a recruiting column. In addition, Richard blogs nonstop to keep fans in the know.
Recent Stories
THE RECRUITING GUY: Space trying to find place to develop his game
Posted: September 3, 2010 4:01 a.m.
Arkansas is expected to host DeSoto, Texas, small forward Antwan Space, one of the nation’s rising prospects, on an official visit this weekend. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Defensive end puts Vols alongside Hogs at top
Posted: August 31, 2010 5:06 a.m.
Defensive end Barron Dixon is planning to make a second trip to Fayetteville in the near future, but this time his parents will be going, too. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Oh, Harold Horton can spin a recruiting yarn
Posted: August 29, 2010 5:39 a.m.
Few know the vagaries of recruiting more than longtime Arkansas assistant football coach and administrator Harold Horton. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Coach appreciates lineman’s growth as player
Posted: August 27, 2010 4:53 a.m.
Bentonville offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. got to know offensive lineman Marcus Danenhauer in an unusual way long before Danenhauer donned a Tigers uniform. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Top junior college guard picks UA as finalist
Posted: August 24, 2010 4:22 a.m.
Arkansas received word Friday that it is one of the finalists for offensive guard Jacob Fahrenkrug, one of the premier junior college prospects in the nation. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Class of 2011 shaping up with 16 commitments
Posted: August 22, 2010 5:57 a.m.
CBS College Sports national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming likes what he sees of Arkansas’ 16 oral commitments and looks for the Razorbacks to finish strong. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Walker’s mother just as impressed with Arkansas
Posted: August 20, 2010 4:41 a.m.
Not only was running back Kody Walker of Jefferson City, Mo., pleased about his decision to orally commit to Arkansas on Saturday, so was his mother, Twila. “I’m very excited and pleased that he chose Arkansas,” Twila Walker said. » Read story. | | 4 comments
RAZORBACK CONFIDENTIAL
Posted: August 20, 2010 4:39 a.m.
Chris Smith HEIGHT 6-3 WEIGHT 230 pounds CLASS Freshman AGE 18 (born Feb. 11, 1992) HOMETOWN Mount Ulla, N.C. LAST STOP West Rowan High School THE SCOOP Arkansas’ early contact with and recruitment of Smith paid dividends as he became a hot prospect. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks on point with pitch to Madden
Posted: August 17, 2010 3:41 a.m.
Arkansas Razorbacks Coach John Pelphrey and his coaching staff hosted several prospects during Arkansas’ position camp Saturday, but none bigger than point guard Rashad “Ky” Madden. » Read story. | | 3 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Grandpa taught lineman all about hard work
Posted: August 15, 2010 5:17 a.m.
Long before he was regarded as one of the top offensive linemen in the nation, Brey Cook of Springdale Har-Ber learned the value of hard work from his grandfather. » Read story. | | 3 comments
