It's a new day for Arkansas football. Arkansas put together a drive out to midfield on their first drive of the game, but were forced to punt. Arkansas entered SEC play at home against the Alabama Crimson Tide, as a 9 point underdog. The 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2008 football season. [45] After both teams punted, Florida punted to Michael Smith of Arkansas, who fumbled, giving the Gators the ball. endstream endobj startxref Arkansas also lost consensus All-American tailback Darren McFadden,[18] All-American tailback Felix Jones,[19] and wide receiver Sean Penix[20] as they decided to skip their senior season and declare for the 2008 NFL Draft. Who else was coaching on the 2008 Arkansas team? Bobby Petrino has stepped into a bad situation in Fayetteville. [25], The Razorbacks also lost linebacker Freddie Fairchild when he was dismissed from the team on June 11, 2008.[26]. 2008 ARKANSAS STATE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 125 astateredwolves.com Red Wolves in the Pros 1982: Maurice Carthon, New Jersey Gener-als (8th round), New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts – Waddell Kelly, New England Patriots (12th round), Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Rick Fishback,Los Ange-les Raiders (free agent) – Henry Harris, UM AR FIRST DOWNS 21 17 R u s h i n g 11 6 September 6, 2008. [33] The Razorbacks responded with an eight-yard strike to DJ Williams from Casey Dick. The University of Arkansas graduated 11 starting seniors in 2007, which included All-SEC offensive tackle Robert Felton, offensive tackle Nate Garner, fullback Peyton Hillis, wide receiver Robert Johnson, wide receiver Marcus Monk, defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, linebacker Weston Dacus, cornerback Michael Grant, cornerback Matterral Richardson, strong safety Matt Hewitt, and free safety Kevin Woods. Click the link in the results column below to view more detailed information about that game. Arkansas would put together another solid drive, but facing a first and goal at the Alabama one yard line, Alabama stopped Arkansas on 4 plays for a goal line stand. %PDF-1.6 %���� Brian Reader stated he would transfer to Monterey Peninsula College,[21] Nathan Emert left the team to pursue a career as a minister,[22] and Clark Irwin left the team to pursue a career in finance and real estate. … h�̔_O�0���?�*��$q$���*� M�$�CV���( �}��.q�)��=\������'�� 0�A0�(�2�Z7Ѩ@ Below you can find our official Arkansas Razorbacks football preview as well as the 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Schedule. Smith, Bill. The two programs last played each other in the 2006 SEC Championship Game where #4 Florida defeated #8 Arkansas 38–28. [28], In the 2007 contest, Casey Dick threw a career-high four touchdowns passes that allowed Arkansas to defeat Mississippi State 45–31. The politics of Houston Nutt's ... have been waiting for 2008. American Football Database is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [50] Arkansas responded with a reverse pass from true freshman receiver Joe Adams to Casey Dick, but the Haddock extra point was blocked, giving Auburn a four point lead. Arkansas received the second half kickoff and Alabama's Marquis Johnson intercepted Casey Dick's pass on the first play of the second half, setting up a 31 yard touchdown run by Glen Coffee. The Razorbacks played five home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. [37][38] The 2008 game was scheduled to be played on September 13, 2008, but the potential severe weather from Hurricane Ike postponed the game. [49] The Razorbacks began the scoring, a Shay Haddock field goal with 6:46 remaining in the first quarter. 276 0 obj <>stream [4][5], Petrino hired Bobby Allen (defensive tackles),[6][7] Kirk Botkin (defensive ends and special teams coordinator),[8] Dean Campbell (director of high school relations),[7] Tim Horton (running backs, tight ends and recruiting coordinator),[9] Reggie Johnson (linebackers),[7] Chip Long (graduate assistant),[7] Garrick McGee (quarterbacks),[10] Paul Petrino (offensive coordinator),[11] Mark Robinson (director of football operations),[7] Courtney Sanders (graduate assistant),[7] Mike Summers (offensive line),[12] Jason Veltkamp (strength and conditioning),[7] and Lorenzo Ward (secondary). 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks season preview from Maddux Sports. Razorback Central. [52] The 2008 game was played at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and marked the 55th time the two programs have played each other with Arkansas leading the series 29–24–1. By the end of the 3rd quarter, both teams had put in their substitutes. h�b```�V6��� �� [50], Arkansas' last met Kentucky in the 2007 contest in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which resulted in a 42–29 victory for #23 Kentucky when Andre Woodson led the team to a second half comeback against Arkansas. WIU's Herb Donaldson then scored twice, once before halftime, and once after. [30] Dick followed with a 23-yard TD scamper, cutting it to a 17–14 WIU lead. [45] Arkansas had a chance to score before halftime, but the Casey Dick pass was intercepted at the goalline. [48], In Arkansas' fourth-straight AP Top 25 game (all four opponents were in the top 10 when the trip began), the Hogs finally prevailed, 25–22, giving head Hog Bobby Petrino his first SEC victory. [1] He would later accept the head coaching position at Arkansas's division rival, the Ole Miss Rebels. [45] Florida went on a scoring tear, first with Tebow throwing a 21-yard touchdown to Percy Harvin, followed by Chris Rainey's 75-yard rushing score and Demps' score of 48 yards. The 2008 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represents Arkansas State University in the 2008 college football season.The Red Wolves played five home games at ASU Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas, including Southern Miss, Middle Tennessee, and Florida Atlantic.The Red Wolves had a difficult season, playing against Texas A&M to start the season off, and later playing Alabama. [46], In the 2007 contest, Wes Byrum kicked his second game-winning field goal giving #25 Auburn a 9–7 victory. [56] The 2008 game was originally scheduled to be played on November 29, 2008[57] but was moved to November 28, 2008 to accommodate a national broadcast by CBS Sports. "Arkansas Razorbacks Rally To Beat Louisiana-Monroe 28–27." 268 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5C7010262C87CD4D877B5B697A9D0E1D>]/Index[226 51]/Info 225 0 R/Length 126/Prev 1353076/Root 227 0 R/Size 277/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The 2008 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2008 football season.The Razorbacks played five home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. The final score was 49–14, the largest margin of victory in the series since Arkansas beat Alabama 42–6 in 1998. [50] On the ensuing Tiger possession, Tristan Davis returned the kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, giving a 7–3 lead to Auburn. Arkansas Football. Find the COLLEGE-FOOTBALL Arkansas Razorbacks player roster for this season on FOX Sports. W��dZ��ť�@�l�Z�L Freshman receiver Greg Childs then caught a Dick aerial at the 7:58 mark in the fourth quarter, with Dick running in the game winning score with only 1:49 remaining. arkansasrazorbacks.com. Here is the 2007-2008 Razorback Football … [35] In the most recent match-up between the two programs, the Longhorns achieved a 22–20 win against an unranked Arkansas team. The Razorbacks played five home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. [54] The 2008 game was played at Williams-Brice Stadium and marked the 17th time the two programs have played each other with Arkansas leading the series 10–6–0. 2008 Arkansas Football Schedule. [49] One part of the Tiger's QB carousel, Kodi Burns, a Ft. Smith native, scored from two yards out, giving Auburn a 20–10 lead in the third quarter. They were members of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. Low, Chris. ).5��E]jM�l8{E2h(G�vi��� *g@�TJ�@`ˠ�� October 8, 2008. [46] Tebow then threw his first interception of the year to redshirt freshman Jerry Franklin, but the Hogs could not capitalize. [55] The 2008 game was played at Davis Wade Stadium and marked the 19th time the two programs have played each other with Arkansas leading the series 12–5–1.[28]. List of Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterbacks, List of Washington Redskins starting quarterbacks. Mike Hartline threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Randall Cobb to help Kentucky beat Arkansas 21-20 Saturday, handing Bobby Petrino his first loss to the Wildcats. [23] Placekicker Brian Vavra also decided to leave the team to pursue other opportunities. [36] The two schools were once conference foes in the Southwest Conference and Texas leads the series 55–21–0. Arkansas kicker Shay Haddock connected on a 30-yard boot, but McCoy ran for two more touchdowns, of five and thirty-five yards respectively, before halftime. [59] The outcome of the game was decided by a touchdown pass by quarterback Casey Dick to receiver London Crawford in the last twenty seconds of the game to tie the game. Team Statistics (Final) 2008 Arkansas Razorback Football Ole Miss vs Arkansas (Oct 25, 2008 at Fayetteville, Ark.) Running back Darren McFadden entered his name into the 2008 NFL Draft after the 2007 season. The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. Alabama received the opening kickoff and scored first on their opening drive. Arkansas Razorbacks Football Arkansas Football: 2008 Razorbacks Preview Michael Bolding Correspondent I January 28, 2008 Comments. We also offer a free odds comparison service of lines and totals on the NCAA football odds page. September 7, 2008. [53][58] The game was played at War Memorial Stadium and marked the 13th time the two teams play for the Golden Boot. Two football teams will clash in the much awaited Sugar Bowl 2011. 2008 Arkansas Razorback Football Arkansas Overall Team Statistics (Final) All games Team Statistics AR OPP SCORING 263 374 Points Per Game 21.9 31.2 Points Off Turnovers 34 85 FIRST DOWNS 232 229 News and information about the Arkansas Razorbacks and Arkansas Sports from the staffs of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Hawgs Illustrated. One of the biggest match-ups between Arkansas and Texas was the 1969 Game of the Century, which pitted #1 Texas and #2 Arkansas in Fayetteville to determine the national championship; Texas won 15–14. [46] Gator kicker Jonathan Phillips hit a field goal from 37 yards out to push the UF edge to 17–0. The opening drive was helped by a roughing the kicker penalty against Arkansas allowing Alabama to retain possession. h�bbd```b``��� ��L:�H&{0yL^�7A$�%0���"K��$� `��`�j��F{?��X6� g@fc��K�eܿ.��*F0���~�(0 [45] Dick passed Joe Ferguson on the school's all-time passing list to become seventh all-time in the fourth quarter. �~g`$@�g`2�` �.� The 2008 Football Schedule and Results. On Arkansas's next possession, Alabama corner Justin Woodall intercepted Casey Dick at the Alabama 26 yard line and returned it 74 yards for a touchdown. [28] Three days prior to the contest, Auburn fired offensive coordinator Tony Franklin, a proponent of the spread offense. [49] The Hogs added a Haddock field goal to start the fourth quarter, cutting the lead to 20–19, before Smith broke free and outran Auburn defenders 63 yards for the longest rushing touchdown of the season. [28], In the 2007 contest, Arkansas defeated South Carolina 48–36 as South Carolina gave up 542 rushing yards. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. It was Arkansas' second straight losing season under Houston Nutt after six straight bowl appearances. At the half, Alabama was up 35–7. Joe Adams of Arkansas pulled in a 10-yard pass from Casey Dick with six minutes remaining in the second quarter. [46] Jeffery Demps scored from 36 yards out to make it a 14–0 Florida advantage. 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"With Tigers 104th in offense, Franklin fired." The 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Arkansas would earn a share of the 1959 SWC Championship, splitting with Texas.
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