http://www.yardbarker.com/colleges/arkansas_razorbacks/506 Recent articles about Arkansas Razorbacks en-us Certain sources ought to be the most accurate and most thorough resources which exist whether in print or online. Hog Database records for Arkansas Razorbacks football game results are as thorough and complete as exist in any single place coming from a multitude of [...] Fri, 17 May 2013 22:07:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_players_in_nfl_draft_complete_nflcoms_inexplicable_draft_history/13642744 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_players_in_nfl_draft_complete_nflcoms_inexplicable_draft_history/13642744 Arkansas Players in NFL Draft Complete & NFL.com’s Inexplicable Draft History http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/arkansas_players_in_nfl_draft_complete_nflcoms_inexplicable_draft_history/13642744 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Arkansas coach Bret Bielema announced Monday that he has granted the release of four players, including senior quarterback Brandon Mitchell. In addition to Mitchell, wide receiver Keante Minor, defensive end Austin Flynn and safety Defonta Lowe are no longer with the team, reports Mike Herndon of Alabama.com. "Through meetings with these student-athletes, a determination was made that it would be mutually beneficial for them to pursue their goals elsewhere," Bielema said in an official statement. "Brandon is on track to earn his degree this summer and utilize the NCAA graduate transfer exception to play immediately this fall. We fully support them and wish them all the best moving forward." Mitchell’s decision to find a new program comes after the release of the Razorbacks’ post-spring depth chart, which features him as the backup behind sophomore Brandon Allen. Bielema has stated that the position battle had not yet been won, but it was clear to Mitc... Tue, 07 May 2013 11:24:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/arkansas_football_mitchells_transfer_clears_up_qb_situation/13567088 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/arkansas_football_mitchells_transfer_clears_up_qb_situation/13567088 Arkansas Football: Mitchell's transfer clears up QB situation http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/arkansas_football_mitchells_transfer_clears_up_qb_situation/13567088 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brandon Mitchell was caught off guard by new coach Bret Bielema's suggestion that he might see action somewhere other than quarterback following the end of spring practice at Arkansas. Mitchell won't have to worry about that possibility anymore: He is one of four Razorbacks who have been granted their release with the intention of transferring, Bielema said Monday. The others leaving the school are defensive end Austin Flynn, safety Defonta Lowe and running back Keante Minor. Flynn and Lowe didn't go through spring practice, and Bielema had previously said they would transfer. Mitchell's departure, however, leaves an Arkansas team already short on quarterback experience with even less heading into Bielema's first season after being hired away from Wisconsin in December. The senior competed with sophomore Brandon Allen throughout the spring, hoping to replace former first-team All-Southeastern Conference performer Tyler Wilson as the starting quarterback. Mitchell struggled to adapt to Mon, 06 May 2013 18:35:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/qb_mitchell_3_others_leaving_arkansas/13563872 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/qb_mitchell_3_others_leaving_arkansas/13563872 QB Mitchell, 3 others leaving Arkansas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/qb_mitchell_3_others_leaving_arkansas/13563872 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brandon Mitchell was caught off guard by new coach Bret Bielema's suggestion that he might see action somewhere other than quarterback following the end of spring practice at Arkansas. Mitchell won't have to worry about that possibility anymore: He is one of four Razorbacks who have been granted their release with the intention of transferring, Bielema said Monday. The others leaving the school are defensive end Austin Flynn, safety Defonta Lowe and running back Keante Minor. Flynn and Lowe didn't go through spring practice, and Bielema had previously said they would transfer. Mitchell's departure, however, leaves an Arkansas team already short on quarterback experience with even less heading into Bielema's first season after being hired away from Wisconsin in December. The senior competed with sophomore Brandon Allen throughout the spring, hoping to replace former first-team All-Southeastern Conference performer Tyler Wilson as the starting quarterback. Mitchell struggled to adapt to Mon, 06 May 2013 15:23:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/quarterback_mitchell_among_4_arkansas_transfers/13561361 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/quarterback_mitchell_among_4_arkansas_transfers/13561361 Quarterback Mitchell among 4 Arkansas transfers http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/quarterback_mitchell_among_4_arkansas_transfers/13561361 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Coming off a huge series win at Ole Miss last weekend, Kentucky returns to Cliff Hagan Stadium for an eight-game hoemstand beginning today against the team which opened the season ranked No. 1 in the polls, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Fri, 03 May 2013 16:10:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cats_host_arkansas_for_key_sec_series/13545998 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cats_host_arkansas_for_key_sec_series/13545998 Cats host Arkansas for key SEC series http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cats_host_arkansas_for_key_sec_series/13545998 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Arkansas Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema loves interacting with Twitter haters, because he feels they need an education from the man himself. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:23:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bret_bielema_explains_goal_to_educate_people_hating_on_him_on_twitter/13535870 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bret_bielema_explains_goal_to_educate_people_hating_on_him_on_twitter/13535870 Bret Bielema explains goal to educate people hating on him on Twitter http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bret_bielema_explains_goal_to_educate_people_hating_on_him_on_twitter/13535870 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Chiefs selected Knile Davis for their 3rd round Compensatory Pick Overview Injuries have limited Davis since high school, but his talent when healthy is undeniable. He missed the 2011 season with a broken left ankle suffered in August after sitting out most of his junior and senior years in high school with collarbone and right ankle injuries. He then aggravated the ankle and broke his collarbone in the spring of 2010, but eventually recovered –- much to the chagrin of SEC defenses. He only received 33 carries his freshman year at Fayetteville (163 yards, four TD) and averaged just five totes per game the first month of the 2010 season. Then the floodgates opened due to injuries to others (running back Dennis Johnson, receiver Greg Childs); Davis wound up leading the SEC in rushing with 1,322 yards and 13 scores, including a strong 152-yard performance in the Razorbacks’ upset of LSU. Conference coaches named first-team All-SEC for his accomplishments. In his junior year, it wa... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:53:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/meet_the_chiefs_3rd_round_compensatory_pick_knile_davis/13495678 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/meet_the_chiefs_3rd_round_compensatory_pick_knile_davis/13495678 Meet the Chiefs 3rd Round Compensatory Pick Knile Davis http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/meet_the_chiefs_3rd_round_compensatory_pick_knile_davis/13495678 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/d/ed67e6082bf8c213843cac8d93e5f27c01c2c2d1/mini/5094452.jpg Bret Bielema says he still has not unpacked a single box in his new house. The Arkansas coach hasn't had the time for the little things since being hired in December. From learning the current Razorbacks to recruiting the new ones, Bielema's free time has been scarce. Bielema should have plenty of time over the next few months to settle in to his new home. Arkansas put the finishing touches on its set of 15 spring practices with last weekend's Red-White game. It was an opportunity for the Razorbacks to show off what they've learned so far under their new coach, and just how far they've come in the last year since Bobby Petrino's firing and the turmoil that ensued. It was also an opportunity for Bielema to reflect on just how at home he already feels in Fayetteville and with his players, just a few short months after leaving Wisconsin. ''Those first two months, it was like I was literally taking a media guide on the plane when I was traveling and trying to memorize faces and Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:51:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/bielema_embracing_underdog_role_at_arkansas/13479199 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/bielema_embracing_underdog_role_at_arkansas/13479199 Bielema embracing underdog role at Arkansas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/bielema_embracing_underdog_role_at_arkansas/13479199 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   Photo: SI/CNN The process of developing as a basketball player can be broken down into many areas, and that development can be spurred by many things. Often overlooked is how having to spend time away from the game can be a catalyst for growth as a basketball player. Arkansas’ Marshawn Powell was forced to spend time off the court because of injuries, including the loss of a season, but in the end, it made him a better basketball player. Powell is now looking forward to the next step in his journey, but the lessons from Arkansas will stay with him. “I learned a lot during my time at Arkansas,” said Powell. “It taught me how to work with other people, and made me a better person.”  Powell began to see his game changing as well. “I definitely became stronger and became a better shooter. Also, playing under two coaches taught me a lot about different ways of looking at the game.” Two seasons ago, two games into his junior season, Powell suffered a knee injury whi... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:09:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_marshawn_powell/13472272 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_marshawn_powell/13472272 NBA Draft Blog Interview with Marshawn Powell http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/nba_draft_blog_interview_with_marshawn_powell/13472272 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Top-100 junior guard Anton Beard has decided where he’ll play college hoops, and the Parkview (AR) standout is staying in-state after committing to Arkansas Razorbacks. Beard, a point guard with a scoring edge, was formerly committed to the Missouri Tigers before reconsidering his recruitment. Beard, 6′-0″ and 180 pounds, is arguably the top talent in the junior [...] Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:38:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/anton_beard_stays_in_state_commits_to_arkansas/13468762 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/anton_beard_stays_in_state_commits_to_arkansas/13468762 Anton Beard stays in-state, commits to Arkansas http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/anton_beard_stays_in_state_commits_to_arkansas/13468762 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brandon Allen took his latest step to becoming Arkansas' next starting quarterback when he was listed as the first-team signal caller on the team's post-spring practice depth chart. New Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema released the depth chart on Monday, two days following the team's spring game, in which Allen was 11 of 16 passing for 158 yards and a touchdown. The sophomore impressed Bielema throughout the team's first 15 practices under its new head coach, particularly over the past two weeks and during Saturday's Red-White game. ''Brandon Allen, really from the first week until the game that you say on Saturday, made progress all the way along,'' Bielema said. Allen had been in a competition with senior Brandon Mitchell to become the Arkansas starting quarterback and replace Tyler Wilson under center. It's a competition that Mitchell doesn't think is finished, despite Monday's depth chart. The 6-foot-4, 239-pound senior was 12 of 17 for 138 yards in the sp Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:01:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/allen_listed_as_first_team_quarterback/13470016 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/allen_listed_as_first_team_quarterback/13470016 Allen listed as first-team quarterback http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/allen_listed_as_first_team_quarterback/13470016 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Brandon Allen is listed as the first-team quarterback on Arkansas' post-spring practice depth chart. Razorbacks coach Bret Bielema says the sophomore impressed throughout the team's first 15 practices under its new head coach, particularly over the past two weeks and during Saturday's Red-White game. Allen has been in a competition with senior Brandon Mitchell to become the Arkansas starting quarterback and replace Tyler Wilson under center. Allen was 11 of 16 for 158 yards and a touchdown in four first-half series in the spring game, while Mitchell was 12 of 17 for 138 yards - including an interception. Bielema says he plans to talk to Mitchell on Wednesday about the possibility of also seeing action at wide receiver, though Mitchell says he doesn't view the competition as finished. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:49:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/allen_listed_as_arkansas_first_team_quarterback/13459360 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/allen_listed_as_arkansas_first_team_quarterback/13459360 Allen listed as Arkansas' first-team quarterback http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/allen_listed_as_arkansas_first_team_quarterback/13459360 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Travis Swanson didn't even have a head coach this time a year ago. Like the rest of his teammates, the Arkansas center was caught up in the turmoil following former coach Bobby Petrino's firing as he approached the spring game. The fallout from the Petrino debacle - and subsequent hiring of John L. Smith as interim coach - resulted in a disastrous 2012 season for the Razorbacks. It also resulted in the hiring of former Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema in December. Bielema has spent the last month directing his first set of spring practices at his new school, learning the Arkansas players and laying a foundation to improve on last year's 4-8 record. Swanson said the 14 practices have been nothing short of ''picture-perfect,'' a theme he hopes continues in Saturday's Red-White game in front of what Bielema hopes is a record crowd of more than 50,000. Regardless of how the game turns out, or who performs well, it will cap what's been a refreshingly calm spring for the Razorbac Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:17:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_set_for_first_spring_game_under_bielema/13442209 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_set_for_first_spring_game_under_bielema/13442209 Arkansas set for first spring game under Bielema http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/arkansas_set_for_first_spring_game_under_bielema/13442209 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The father of Arkansas forward Hunter Mickelson says the sophomore has asked for and been granted his release by coach Mike Anderson. Darien Mickelson says his 6-foot-10 son is now waiting on a meeting with Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long to complete the transfer request. Hunter Mickelson set the school record for most blocks in a season by a freshman (72) last season, but he struggled to develop a consistent offensive game in two seasons under Anderson. The sophomore averaged 5.5 points per game this season in an average of 16.9 minutes per game, once again leading the Razorbacks in blocked shots (39). A spokesman for Anderson said the coach couldn't be reached for comment. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:11:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/dad_mickelson_to_transfer_from_arkansas/13414072 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/dad_mickelson_to_transfer_from_arkansas/13414072 Dad: Mickelson to transfer from Arkansas http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/articles/dad_mickelson_to_transfer_from_arkansas/13414072 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Player Name: Tyler Wilson Position: Quarterback School: Arkansas Queen City Sports Ranking: 3rd Overview/Awards: Tyler Wilson joins a group of past quarterbacks who most likely regrets his decision to return to school for his senior season. The beginning of the Arkansas offseason didn’t get started on the right foot with head coach Bobby Petrino caught in the middle of a scandal and eventually fired. It didn’t get much better after that. Wilson struggled throughout 2012 in part because he lost a few receivers to the NFL but mainly because his offensive line couldn’t protect him and he took a beating for it. Wilson finished the 2012 season with 3,387 passing yards, 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. That was a dramatic drop from the 3,638 yards, 24 touchdowns and only 6 interceptions he threw during his junior year. While there wasn’t much to take from 2012, Wilson did stand out in his 2011 season. To start the year he was named captain of the team and led his Razorbacks to only the... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:22:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2013_nfl_draft_tyler_wilson_scouting_report/13334233 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/2013_nfl_draft_tyler_wilson_scouting_report/13334233 2013 NFL Draft: Tyler Wilson Scouting Report http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/2013_nfl_draft_tyler_wilson_scouting_report/13334233 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/dedecaa3b95a321c64fdccdf501513383fb26d0c/mini/arkansas-auburn.jpg John L. Smith does not have a future career in motivational speaking. In fact, he may not have any job in the near-future as his Arkansas Razorbacks have lost to Louisiana-Monroe and Alabama in the last two weeks. At a news conference this week, the head coach noticed how down the media members were so he instructed them all to smile -- in an extremely awkward way, as seen below. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:59:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_razorbacks_head_coach_john_l_smith_conducts_awkward_smile_speech_at_news_conference_video/11754019 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/arkansas_razorbacks_head_coach_john_l_smith_conducts_awkward_smile_speech_at_news_conference_video/11754019 Arkansas Razorbacks Head Coach John L. Smith Conducts Awkward 'Smile' Speech at News Conference (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/arkansas_razorbacks_head_coach_john_l_smith_conducts_awkward_smile_speech_at_news_conference_video/11754019 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png