Richard Davenport
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THE RECRUITING GUY: Another Missouri back interested in Arkansas
Posted: February 7, 2012 3:51 a.m.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. » Read story. | | 4 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas’ persistence pays off with linebacker
Posted: February 5, 2012 3:29 a.m.Arkansas coaches felt linebacker was a position of need coming off last season, and the Razorbacks managed to sign three in the 2012 class. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Attention turns to Fayetteville
Posted: February 3, 2012 3:37 a.m.Wednesday was a big day for Fayetteville High School’s football program as junior quarterback Austin Allen and junior linebacker Brooks Ellis received scholarship offers from Arkansas. » Read story. | | Discuss
Analyst: Hogs’ class ‘athletic ... national’
Posted: February 2, 2012 4:30 a.m.The 24-man class signed Wednesday by Arkansas should help the Razorbacks at almost every position, according to national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of CBS Sports Network. » Read story. | | 2 comments
National Signing day: Pen to paper
Major players left for UA
Posted: February 1, 2012 5:54 a.m.Want to know if Dorial Green-Beckham signed with Arkansas? You are not alone. Turn to wholehogsports.com/ signingday/ to find about DGB and all of your recruiting information today. There will be live video from Springfield, Mo., where Green-Beckham, the top recruit in the country, will announce his choice shortly after 9 a.m. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Sources: No. 1 guy hasn’t chosen Missouri ... yet
Posted: January 31, 2012 3:56 a.m.While the momentum in the recruiting of the nation’s top prospect, receiver Dorial Green-Beckham, appears to have swung toward Missouri after his official visit there over the weekend, sources indicated Monday the highly recruited prospect had not made a decision despite a report by John Hoover of the Tulsa World. » Read story. | | 5 comments
Receiver officially commits
Posted: January 30, 2012 4:05 a.m.An oral commitment Arkansas received Wednesday from one of the nation’s top junior-college receivers was made public Sunday. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Dead period anything but dead for recruiters
Posted: January 29, 2012 3:07 a.m.With the dead period for college football recruiting starting Monday, coaches will be restricted to making phone calls to prospects and crossing their fingers for good news on Wednesday’s national signing day. » Read story. | | 4 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas coaches lure linebacker in for visit
Posted: January 27, 2012 4:45 a.m.Arkansas’ aggressive approach to recruiting highly sought linebacker Otha Peters of Covington, La., has paid off for the Razorbacks. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas wows top-100 recruits
Posted: January 24, 2012 3:55 a.m.Arkansas hosted four of the nation’s top 100 recruits, according to Tom Lemming of CBS Sports Network, during a highly anticipated weekend that left prospects and parents impressed. » Read story. | | 9 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs offense excites juco WR
Posted: January 22, 2012 5:19 a.m.Highly regarded junior college receiver Demetrius Wilson is one of 19 football prospects who will be finishing up their official visits to Arkansas today. » Read story. | | 3 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs lure in pack of prized prospects for visits
Posted: January 20, 2012 2:54 a.m.Arkansas is bringing in what some believe is the most talented group of football prospects to ever set foot on campus this weekend. » Read story. | | 17 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Visit makes big impression on offensive lineman
Posted: January 17, 2012 3:57 a.m.Arkansas is in serious contention to land highly sought offensive lineman Evan Goodman of Lakeland, Fla. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs’ performance bowls over defensive end
Posted: January 15, 2012 4:56 a.m.Highly regarded defensive end JaMichael Winston of Prichard (Ala.) Vigor was among nine official visitors who arrived Friday in Fayetteville. » Read story. | | 3 comments
Ex-St. John’s guard transferring to UA
Posted: January 14, 2012 3:41 a.m.Former St. John’s point guard Nurideen Lindsey said Friday he plans to transfer to Arkansas. Lindsey, 6-3 1/2, 185 pounds, started 9 of 11 games for the Red Storm and averaged 11.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game before leaving the team in December. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks staff bull-rushes offensive lineman
Posted: January 13, 2012 3:32 a.m.With Arkansas looking to replace offensive linemen Grant Freeman and Grant Cook, the opportunity for early playing time exists. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Alabama LB Hankins ready for Arkansas visit
Posted: January 10, 2012 5:08 a.m.Arkansas’ 29-16 victory over Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl in Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was a big hit with Razorbacks commitments and recruits. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Fort Worth QB takes in practice, mulls Arkansas
Posted: January 8, 2012 3:41 a.m.Quarterback T.J. Millweard, an Arizona State commitment who made an official visit to Arkansas on Dec. 9-11, attended the Hogs’ Wednesday practice for Friday’s matchup against Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks still making strides in DFW region
Posted: January 6, 2012 4:01 a.m.Plans to continue playing Texas A&M at Cowboys Stadium may be in limbo, but Arkansas football Coach Bobby Petrino has made it known that he wants to continue playing in the billion dollar complex in Arlington, Texas, to help in the Hogs’ recruiting efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Mother taking shine to Hogs
Posted: January 5, 2012 4:30 a.m.An August visit to Arkansas made a big impression on Angela Diamond, the mother of one of the more highly recruited offensive tackles in the nation. Jordan Diamond of Chicago Simeon is rated the No. 41 prospect in the nation by national recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of CBS Sports Network. Arkansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Auburn, Iowa, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Illinois and Oregon are among approximately 30 schools that have offered scholarships to Diamond, who is 6-6, 300 pounds, and runs the 40-yard dash in 5.29 seconds. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Grandmother’s desire inspires OL recruit Ward
Posted: January 3, 2012 3:28 a.m.Arkansas commitment and offensive lineman Jeremy Ward is excited to be playing in the first Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl today, but that excitement can’t match his joy in seeing his grandparents, Allen and Cathy Ward, who live in Visalia, Calif. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Talent man Lemming gets game off ground
Posted: January 1, 2012 5:05 a.m.National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming is excited to be a part of the first Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which is scheduled to be played Tuesday at Chase Field. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs basketball signees showing improvement
Posted: December 30, 2011 3:54 a.m.Arkansas basketball signees JaCorey Williams, Anthlon Bell and Michael Qualls are off to good starts in their final high school seasons. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Mavericks players catching Collen’s eye
Posted: December 27, 2011 5:22 a.m.Arkansas Coach Tom Collen and his women’s basketball staff are hot on the trail of several members of the Arkansas Mavericks AAU team. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Puppies among recruits’ top Christmas gifts
Posted: December 25, 2011 1:24 a.m.Several Arkansas football recruits and commitments were willing to reminisce about their most memorable Christmases and gifts. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: A&M commitment planning to visit Arkansas
Posted: December 23, 2011 4:06 a.m.Texas A&M’s firing of coach Mike Sherman and Arkansas’ success the past two seasons are part of the reason offensive lineman Germain Ifedi is planning to take an official visit to Fayetteville on Jan 20. » Read story. | | 2 comments
UA gets commitments from two defensive ends
Posted: December 22, 2011 3:38 a.m.Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino and his staff received two early Christmas presents Wednesday when defensive ends Austin Flynn and Taiwan Johnson Jr. orally committed to the Razorbacks. » Read story. | | 4 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Elite prospects visit Fayetteville, ponder choices
Posted: December 20, 2011 5:11 a.m.Arkansas wrapped up its third recruiting weekend in December by hosting six official visitors, including one of the nation’s best running backs, Greg Garmon, one of the top junior-college cornerbacks, Mo Seisay, along with one of the top tight ends on the West Coast, Caleb Smith. Garmon, 6-1, 200 pounds, 4.36 seconds in the 40-yard dash, of Erie, (Pa.) McDowell reports having more than 40 scholarship offers, including Arkansas, Penn State, Ohio State, Iowa, Illinois and Miami. » Read story. | | 7 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arizona athlete eyes UA’s linebacker opening
Posted: December 18, 2011 4:32 a.m.Arkansas is taking a long look at junior-college prospects in its search to find a replacement for departing senior linebacker Jerry Franklin. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Strong, fast corner visiting UA
Posted: December 16, 2011 4:32 a.m.The trend in college football is toward a bigger, more physical cornerback and junior-college prospect Mo Seisay fits that mold. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas pursuing swift receivers, Texas QB
Posted: December 13, 2011 4:56 a.m.Two receivers, Courtney Gardner and Javon Williams, along with quarterback T.J. Millweard, made their way to Fayetteville for official visits over the weekend and they liked what they saw. » Read story. | | 12 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Arizona receiver warms up quickly to Klenakis
Posted: December 11, 2011 3:19 a.m.Arkansas offensive line coach Chris Klenakis’ inhome visit with Arizona receive Davonte Neal was a hit Monday night. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Dallas safety wants look at UA
Posted: December 9, 2011 4:14 a.m.Arkansas is looking for a hard-hitting safety who can cover a lot of ground, and LaDarrell McNeil of Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins could fill that role. » Read story. | | 1 comment
THE RECRUITING GUY: Bond, weight room swaying junior college stars
Posted: December 6, 2011 5:28 a.m.Arkansas looks to be in good shape with junior college defensive end Austin Flynn and offensive lineman Mark Beard after they made official visits to the school over the weekend. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Physical Pennel impact lineman
Posted: December 4, 2011 4:03 a.m.Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College Coach Doug Madoski believes Arkansas is getting a dominant defensive lineman in Mike Pennel. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs recruits closing in on winning state titles
Posted: December 2, 2011 4:30 a.m.Several Arkansas’ football commitments, including linebacker A.J. Turner and receiver D’Arthur Cowan, are deep into the playoffs and in contention for state titles in their respective classifications. » Read story. | | 3 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Juco DE likes how coordinator stays in touch
Posted: November 29, 2011 5:06 a.m.This weekend is expected to be the first of several where Arkansas hosts recruits leading up to national signing day Feb. 1. At least one prospect, junior-college defensive end Austin Flynn, said he will be visiting Fayetteville. » Read story. | | 2 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Central Arkansas, Memphis ready to square off
Posted: November 27, 2011 4:43 a.m.As executive director, Bill Ingram has made the Real Deal in the Rock one of the premier basketball tournaments in the nation. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Razorbacks’ success making an impression
Posted: November 25, 2011 3:50 a.m.Arizona receiver Javon Williams knows what he’s looking forward to experiencing on his official visit to Arkansas on Dec. 9-11. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Hogs recruits ready to feast on Thanksgiving
Posted: November 20, 2011 4:50 a.m.Several Arkansas football commitments and recruits have big plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Alabama linebacker gets offer from Arkansas
Posted: November 18, 2011 3:52 a.m.Linebacker Beau Hankins said Friday was one of the best days of his life. The day started off with a phone call from Arkansas linebackers coach Reggie Johnson. » Read story. | | 3 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Three recruits like what they see in Fayetteville
Posted: November 15, 2011 4:54 a.m.Among the 60 or so prospects attending Arkansas’ game against Tennessee were three highly recruited athletes the Hogs would love to sign. » Read story. | | 4 comments
Razorbacks’ recruits in the house
Posted: November 14, 2011 5:02 a.m.Arkansas hosted approximately 60 recruits on official and unofficial visits for the Tennessee game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday night. Here are some of the notable prospects who attended the game: OFFICIAL VISITORS TE Blake Jackson 6-4 /235 4.55 Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community Coll. » Read story. | | Discuss
OT from Switzerland making time for UA
Posted: November 13, 2011 3:57 a.m.Junior college offensive tackle Daniel Glauser dreamed of being the first person from Switzerland to play NCAA Division I football. He’s well on his way, and Arkansas could be where he ends up. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Junior college prospects visiting this weekend
Posted: November 11, 2011 4:29 a.m.Two of the nation’s top junior college football prospects, tight end Blake Jackson and defensive lineman Mike Pennel, will begin their official visits at Arkansas today. » Read story. | | Discuss
RECRUITING: Anderson: Quality in first class
Posted: November 10, 2011 5:01 a.m.Arkansas men’s basketball Coach Mike Anderson got off to a good start with his first recruiting class, signing three prospects to national letters of intent Wednesday on the first day of the early signing period. » Read story. | | 1 comment
RECRUITING: Arkansas expects to sign 3
Posted: November 9, 2011 4:21 a.m.Arkansas Coach Mike Anderson and his staff are expected to sign three basketball recruits during the early signing period and are waiting to hear word from another highly-recruited prospect. » Read story. | | 4 comments
THE RECRUITING GUY: Recruits: ‘Crazy’ fans helping Arkansas’ cause
Posted: November 8, 2011 5:12 a.m.Arkansas fans are often praised for their enthusiasm by recruits when attending Razorbacks’ football games, and the positive impact continued in the Hogs’ 44-28 victory over South Carolina Saturday evening. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: New rules increase interaction
Posted: November 6, 2011 4:38 a.m.The NCAA recently implemented several new rules in an effort to reduce the influence of third parties in basketball recruiting. » Read story. | | Discuss
THE RECRUITING GUY: Louisiana linebacker takes notice of Hogs
Posted: November 4, 2011 4:37 a.m.Arkansas’ spot in January’s BCS Sugar Bowl against Ohio State and this season’s 7-1 record and No. 7 BCS ranking has one of the top Louisiana prospects, linebacker Otha Peters, planning to make an official visit to Fayetteville. » Read story. | | 3 comments
