Alums to Return During Construction by BRITTANY NIMS Staff Writer
Returning alumni may be overwhelmed this weekend to see their alma mater fenced off, carved up and covered up. UA officials are prepared with their new construction motto: Building. Smart. Enhancing our Centers of Learning. Several steps have been taken to alert alumni, who are returning for homecoming this weekend, of the ongoing construction around campus, said John Diamond, associate vice chancellor of university relations. “We sent out a video to our alumni that summarizes the construction projects on campus,” Diamond said. The YouTube video describes all ongoing, upcoming and recently finished construction projects around the UA campus including Vol Walker Hall, Ozark Hall, Hillside Auditorium and Peabody Hall among several others. “The University of Arkansas is growing quickly and renovating, upgrading and expanding our facilities as needed to keep pace with growth,” according to the video. “We’re also working hard to preserve our most iconic campus buildings and to improve the quality and sustainability of the university’s learning environment.”
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ASG 90th Anniversary in Time for Homecoming
by SARAH DEROUEN Staff Writer
Homecoming is not just a special day for the football team this year; in celebration of the UA Associated Student Government 90th anniversary, ASG alumni are coming to campus to reconnect. “I’m trying to get back and reconnect, so to speak,” said Gene McKissic, who in
1972 because the first African American student government president at the UA “I wan’t to use this weekend to showcase to these alumni and to our group how much we depend on one another and how important it is to have their involvement with ASG,” said Abby Brumfield, ASG 90th Anniversary commissioner.
There have been many prominent ASG members who have affected the UA. Presidents have run on platforms that they were passionate about or thought were important. “Student government is only as effective as its leaders,” said Warwick Sabin, 1997 ASG president. The former student gov-
ernment president who perhaps has enjoyed the greatest career success is Thomas. F “Mack” McLarty, who served in 1968. When Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States in 1992, he chose McLarty as his chief of staff.
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Call the Hogs Home
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‘Heavy Traffic’ for Homecoming by JACK SUNTRUP Staff Writer
Across the university, officials are getting ready for the throngs of hog fans that no doubt will flood the campus this weekend. “The traffic will be terrible starting Friday afternoon,” said Andy Gilbride, parking and transit representative. “Expect a lot of visitors and heavy traffic.” Even with the increased congestion, the same procedures for students parked on campus will remain the same, Gilbride said. Students with parking permits are advised to move their cars to Harmon Parking Garage Friday after 5:00 p.m., or to the Baum Stadium lot. Adding to the pandemonium of the top 10 SEC match up will be the parade on Friday night. “The parade will begin at the corner of Highland and Dickson Streets, and end at Arkansas Ave,” said Airic Hughes, student programs coordinator. “It will begin at 7 p.m. and concludes when the Homecoming Pep Pally begins at 8 p.m.” There are 14 submissions in this year’s parade with many Greeks pairing up to build a float, Hughes said.
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FEATURES EDITOR: LAUREN LEATHERBY ASST. FEATURES EDITOR: KELSI FORD
BRITTANY WULF STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Major: Food, human nutrition and hospitality Hometown: Little Rock Past and Present Campus Involvement: RBI/Pom White Squad, president of the Arkansas Booster Club, president of the Student Dietetic Association, member of the Student Alumni Association, recruitment chairman for Chi Omega Sorority, director of alumni relations for the Student Alumni board, member of ASG and involved in the Student Leadership Academy.
Major: Advertising/public relations and marketing, accounting minor. Hometown: Moro, Ark. Past and Present Campus Involvement: ASG vice president, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Diamond Doll, Walton College ambassador, ASG senator.
Major: Early childhood education, African American studies minor Hometown: Little Rock Past and Present Campus Involvement: President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, student coordinator for ROCK Camp, ambassador for the UA Office of Diversity, member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society and a member of the ASG 90th Committee.
Major: International business and economics, Asian studies and political science minors Hometown: Edmond, Okla. Past and Present Campus Involvement: Chair of the UA Distinguished Lectures Committee, ASG chief of staff, ASG senator, ASG liaison to faculty and staff senates, vice chair of the Program Allocations Board, intern for the Office of the Chancellor, member of Chi Omega Sorority, member of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, member of Schools for Schools and involved in Model United Nations.
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Major: Political science and journalism, history and business minors Hometown: Little Rock Past and Present Campus Involvement: Kappa Kappa Gamma recruitment chair, director of operations for the Student Alumni Board, ASG senator, ASG cabinet member, member of the 90th Anniversary Committee, member of the Panhellenic Council, member of the Arkansas Booster Club, member of the Order of Omega, member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and member of the Golden Key Honor Society.
PR Students Getting Experience That Sticks by LIZ BEADLE Staff Writer
UA public relations students recently had the chance to gain professional skills and knowledge that will really “stick” with them. Liggett Stashower, an award-winning public relations firm based in Cleveland, Ohio, contacted journalism professor and director of the UA Advertising-Public Relations sequence, Dr. Phyllis Miller, and asked if her students would be interested in helping promote the Ar-
Emily Tarr, an account coordinator at Liggett Stashower, informed Dr. Miller that ShurTech, the company under which the Duck Tape brand falls, would be sponsoring a promotional tailgate on campus for the South Carolina game on November 5. They were also attempting to create a buzz among college students by sponsoring a photo contest on the Duck Tape Facebook page in which people could submit photos of anything creative that they made out of Duck Tape. What makes this all the
“This project has allowed the public relations students at the U of A to gain practical experience.” - Mary Grace Mullendore, PRSSA President
MARY MCKAY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A bacon cheeseburger sits on a checkered tablecloth at Hugo’s. Hugo’s, a Fayetteville classic, is known for its burgers, quiche, crepes and more.
by KIMBERLY MCGUIRE Staff Writer
Herman’s—since 1964
Specializing in the art of feeding Fayetteville’s meat enthusiasts, Herman’s Ribhouse has some seriously loyal carnivores… I mean customers. Seafood, chicken, ribs, steak, pork--it’s all here. Everything is as fresh as you can get it. The meats are aged and hand cut in the restaurant, and all the other fancies are home-
made. This hole-in-the-wall steakhouse loves its meats, and it shows. If you’re the kind of person who claims to be under the “meat and potatoes” classification, then this is the place for you. Literally, the menu features pretty much only meat and potatoes. If you’re like me and appreciate a little more variety (I do love a nice steak, though, don’t get me wrong), you might want to save this visit for your parent’s checkbook. Although the food here is fairly pricey, the meal is
worth the modest paycheck it costs, in many people’s opinion. Quality and quantity meet (insert meat pun here) at 2901 N. College Ave.
Hugo’s—since 1977
If Cheers were a restaurant, it would be called Hugo’s. Located in a basement on the Fayetteville Square, Hugo’s is a hidden treasure that is full of UA history and flavor. I’m all about crepes and quiche, hearty burgers and fries, and believe it or not, Hugo’s has all of that. A diverse menu
full of items that are all considered “the best in Fayetteville,” Hugo’s is one of Fayetteville’s most beloved dining establishments. The Bleu Moon Burger and Guacamole Burger rank highest on my must-haves, and you can never go wrong with Quiche Lorraine. There’s a long list of sandwiches to choose from as well. Nary a poor review has been written about Hugo’s, the only one I found being
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kansas edition of Collegiate Duck Tape on campus. Dr. Miller jumped at the opportunity to allow students with passion and talent for public relations to get their hands on some real world experience. Dr. Miller got her Public Relations Writing class, her PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) group and her Public Relations Principles class involved in the project. “This project has allowed the public relations students at the UA to gain practical experience while coming up with creative ways to promote a product that can be used to show our Razorback pride,” PRSSA President Mary Grace Mullendore said.
more exciting for the UA is that Liggett Stashower has asked other universities to participate as well and has made it into a competition for a $1,500 prize to go to the winning school’s PRSSA group. “I think we can win this competition,” Dr. Miller said. It turns out that some of Arkansas’ biggest athletic rivals are also our rivals in public relations. “Hopefully we can show the University of Texas, the University of Tennessee and Appalachian State University that the Razorbacks are dominant on and off the field,” Mullendore said.
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Hallowed Grounds: Iconic UA Alumni by ZACH WILSON Staff Writer
A former president of the United States. The owner of the most well-known professional football team in the country. Executive of the world’s largest retailer. What ties all of these people together, besides the fact that they are all successful and well-known in the public eye, is their place of origin: they all attended the University of Arkansas. Thousands of students walk the campus of the university daily, but what they may not know is that the ranks of those who have walked these same sidewalks before them is comprised of many of today’s notable figures. Bill Clinton
GRACE GUDE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Gov. Mike Beebe, UA alum, speaks at an event earlier this semester.
Beginning his political career as governor of Arkansas after graduating from the university, Clinton was elected President of the United States in 1992, defeating then incumbent George H.W.
Bush and becoming the third y o u n g est president ever elected at 46. Clinton implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which is the largest and most successful trade bloc in the world today, and notably left office with a 68% approval rating, matching Ronald Reagan for the highest of all modern presidents. S. Robson Walton Son of the founder of the largest retailer in the world, Walton refused to work without an education and achieved a law degree, initially representing Walmart in a firm and working his way up to vice-chairman of the company. In 1992,
Walton was announced chairman of the board of directors of Wal-Mart, just two days after his father’s death. Ricardo Martinelli B o r n in Panama City in 1952, Martinelli moved away from home to graduate with a degree in Business Administration from the university in 1973. Martinelli worked in various government positions in Panama before establishing his own party, the Democratic Change party, and running for President in 2004. Though he then received only five percent of the vote, he ran again in the 2009 elections and won by a landslide. Martinelli created a foundation in his own name which grants more than 8,000 scholarships a year to poor students with good grades.
To make this hearty dish, begin by browning the beef and bacon together in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper and let the meat cook through completely before adding the other ingredients. Add the Rotel, beans and corn, and simmer on low for five
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by EMILY RHODES Staff Writer
It’s homecoming week, and along with campus events like the blood drive, pep rally and the highly anticipated game against South Carolina, there's no better time to settle down for a quiet night in amid the busy week and enjoy a hearty and delicious winter meal. Fayetteville is famous for its down-home cookin’, boasting hundreds of joints serving up
the best southern classics like fried chicken, burgers and barbecue. I decided to stick with the theme of robust flavors and filling dishes and came up with this zesty chili that bears more than a simple meat and bean combination. The great part about cooking chili or stew is that you cook the whole meal in one pot or pan, posing no chance of a night-long cleanup after the last bite has been eaten. This recipe serves five people.
Ingredients 1 lbs. ground beef 6 strips bacon, cubed 1 can original Rotel 1 can chili beans 2 cups frozen sweet corn ¼ block Velveeta cheese, cubed Salt and pepper 1 packet Chili seasoning mix 1 green onion Sour cream to top
minutes before adding the chili seasoning. Sprinkle the entire packet on top of the chili and mix well to incorporate. When all of the ingredients apart from the Velveeta have been added, cover the pot and sim-
Hillary Rodham Clinton A civil rights activist from her roots, a young Clinton organized a peaceful march for racial equality on her college campus at Wellesley in Illinois before graduated from Yale law school at the top of her class. In 1974 she became one of the first female faculty members to teach in the School of Law at the University of Arkansas. After marrying Bill Clinton in 1975, Hillary faced a long tenure as First Lady, first of the state of Arkansas and later of the United States, before becoming a senator of New York in 2000 and leading a well-supported presidential campaign in 2008. She was appointed Secretary of State in 2009 and still serves in office today.
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mer on low for 30-40 minutes. Fifteen minutes before serving, add the cubed cheese and stir continuously to stop the Velveeta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The chili should be a rich, light brown color and thick and hearty in consistency. Serve in a bowl and top with sour cream and green onions. Try adding different types of fresh vegetables like sweet bell peppers, zucchini or squash, or anything else that strikes your fancy. The recipe is simple and foolproof, which in turn makes it easy to work with when coming up with new flavors and creative ideas. The classic chili ingredients added to the smoky bacon and creamy Velveeta cheese makes a great chili con queso that can be eaten with fresh baked bread, crackers or chips. More than just a regular packet chili, the vegetables make a great texture and add just the right amount of crunch. Adding the bacon creates a whole new flavor profile, that when added to the ground beef makes a smoky, sweet flavor. Add in the sweet tomatoes and hot green chilies from the Rotel and you have the perfect hot and spicy, yet sweet and creamy meal that satisfies every craving and everyone will love. It’s the perfect party dish for that homecoming tailgate – for those of you who didn’t get the All-Access Pass – or a great dish to share with friends on a cold night during the first week of November chill. Head back from the game after the Razorbacks slaughter South Carolina (hopefully), and indulge in a feast to remember.
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Traveler Quote of the Day “Certainly with our football team’s great start, a match up against a quality opponent and all the related Homecoming activities, I would anticipate that this year’s Homecoming game would be one of the largest attended games of the season.”
-Kevin Trainor, associate athletic director for public relations , “Homecoming Kicks-Off with Multiple Events” page three
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close to them over the years. Today we are able to interact with alumni more than ever, and through talking with some of them, I’ve also gained an appreciation for listening to those who have come before us. Make connections with alumni, while also prioritizing a relationship with friends that will build you up, and you will have a lot going for you as you enter the workplace. If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s the fact that a leader is a learner, and I couldn’t pass on better advice to an aspiring leader. I know ASG members are going to enjoy our experience this weekend with prominent alumni. With other large-scale university alumni events as well, it’s exciting to be a part of a big SEC football weekend. We need every student in the stands this weekend, and with 65,000 white poms waiting in each seat, I can’t imagine a more exciting game to be at. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn from those who have been around before, but also make sure to forge your own path. Listen to history, respect our traditions, and let’s make this year in Razorback nation one to remember! Michael Dodd is the 2011-2012 Assistant Student Government president.
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something bigger than themselves. The Razorback experience is steeped with tradition, school spirit and our pride as the flagship Institution. But what can we do to make our Razorback experience better? We can continue to grow the value of our degree in the classroom. We can definitely do a better job of educating potential and new students on what it means to be a Razorback. We could grow the landmarks and Hog History references around campus. We could decide to set some of our longestlasting student traditions in stone, making sure that the traditional Hog Call, pep rallies and other university programs will always have a place at the UA. Whether you’re a first-year international student, third-generation Razorback or a recipient of the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition award like me, traditions should have a place in your heart as a Razorback. But on to what tradition has taught us: relationships shape our experiences. Think about the people you surround yourself with. Are they making you a better leader or a better person? Some of our past ASG presidents and other student leaders have gone on to do great things, but I guarantee their experiences wouldn’t have been the same without the friends that stuck
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bers. As an executive member, I can’t tell you how difficult it is to please 23,000 while also making administrators happy. But along the way, each one of these pieces to the puzzle, along with things like university committees and Fresh HOGS, contribute to what makes 90 years of ASG so great. As an organization, ASG has sought to honor our alumni, but also seek to honor the history of our university. The coolest thing about history is that no matter what changes in the university, our mission has remained the same. We are a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students and strives to effectively represent student interest. Tradition and student affairs go hand in hand. Homecoming has been a big part of student life in the fall, and ASG will have a number of former homecoming queens in town this weekend, dating back to 1953. Many of our greatest memories as Razorbacks will be formed in the student section at athletic events, concerts in Barnhill or at Row Week parties. Ever since the foundation of our institution, similar memories have been made over the years. Old Main and senior walk both represent our history, giving students the feeling that they are a part of
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Emergency on Maple Street
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such a recognizable brand and an award-winning firm while so young has been beneficial to Arkansas’ public relations students. “It’s so
our athletic department,” junior Kaylan Hagan said. The tailgate event on SaturDr. Miller’s students got day is open to any and all Rainvolved in making creative zorback fans, and ShurTech things out of will be giving out Razorback prizes and other “It’s so cool that we got to work with promotional mateDuck Tape for a company that almost everyone the photo conrials for free. The knows and still raise awareness for test, writing tailgate will be in press releases, the Gardens from our school.” contacting the 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 - Kaylan Hagan, UA Junior media and lop.m. on game day. cal celebrities, utilizing the cool that we got to work with Also, the photo contest is Greek system, composing so- a company that almost ev- still open and can be found cial media strategies, making eryone knows and still raise by simply searching for Duck flyers, crafting branded items awareness for our school and Tape on Facebook. and much more. Students in Dr. Miller’s Public Relations Principles class came up with everything from covering a hammock in Razorback Duck Tape to marketing Razorback Duck Tape as a cure-all athletic tape. “Who knew duck tape could be so versatile? From fixing something around the house to using it for decorating a tailgate party, this product is a great way to show Razorback pride,” said Anne Marie Hastings, junior advertising/ public relations major. The main goals presented to the students were to raise awareness and increase attendance at the ShurTech tailgate, as well as to generate social media traffic to the Duck Tape Facebook page, where weekly prizes are awarded for the photo contest. The PR plans that Dr. Miller’s students came up with were varied and full of creativity. Hastings came up with a plan to publicize the tailgate event through the Greek system and the homecoming pep rally this week. Senior Lauren Waldrip also thought that utilizing homecoming week was important, as she planned to ask people like Jeff Long and Chancellor Gearhart to drop by the tailgate. “This project served as a good learning experience, as well as an innovative way to show school spirit for Homecoming,” Waldrip said. Getting experience with
Good Eats
KRIS JOHNSON STAFFPHOTOGRAPHER On Tuesday, Nov. 1 Central EMS rushed to the UA campus. A UAPD officer said that it was simple medical incident and that the person did not require ambulance transport.
ICONIC ALUMNI from page 3 Jerry Jones Attending the University of Arkansas after graduating from North Little Rock High School, Jones was a co-captain of the 1964 national championship football team as well as an allSouthwest Conference offensive lineman. He began an oil and gas exploration business
RESTAURANTS from page 2 about their lack of fries. Full disclosure, that person knows nothing about Hugo’s. Their famous homemade fries flow aplenty and are served by the basket-load. The place you want to go (where everybody knows your name) is located at 25 1/5 N. Block Ave.
Jose’s—since 1980
When a restaurant offers three different kinds of queso,
in Arkansas after his graduation which made him a mega millionaire. In 1989, he purchased the Dallas Cowboys and through his recruitment tactics of both coaches and players the team achieved a Super Bowl win in 1993. He remains the owner to this day. Wi l li am J. Fulbright A f t e r graduating in political science from the University of Arkansas, Fulbright was appointed as
you know I’m all in. Jose’s has been a college student’s afterclass safe haven for more than 25 years. Location, atmosphere, food, and did I mention location? It’s smack dab in the middle of Fayetteville’s infamous Dickson Street, making the transition from dinner to Dickson a worry no more. Just don’t forget to pay for parking. Although I’m not the biggest fan of Jose’s food (the yellow queso and salsa being a major exception), they make up for it in atmo-
president of the school at age 34, making him the youngest university president in the country. Fulbright served in the House of Representatives before becoming chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a position he held for fifteen years and the longest in history. He successfully created the Fulbright program, an international exchange program for students that has been active for more than sixty years and has assisted nearly 300,000 students both locally and abroad. The Fulbright Program has spread to operate in more than 155 countries worldwide.
sphere. The constant fiesta going on inside has extended outside to their patio, a great people watching opportunity. Avoid the Wednesday crowd if you aren’t into the “I think I can sing, so I’ll do it in front of the world” karaoke scene, that is, unless you are craving one of Jose’s margaritas (only $3 on Wednesday nights), the Sangria Swirl margarita comes highly recommended. Ole for Jose’s is located at 324 W. Dickson St.
The Creative Side of School Spirit
KRIS JOHNSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Several hogs created by residence halls and greek houses were displayed in the Union Connections Lounge during the Create a Hog Event. The donations will go to the Full Circle campus food pantry.
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UAPD Prepare for Homecoming Crowd by MANDY MCCLENDON Staff Writer
A long homecoming weekend lies ahead for the UA Police Department officers. Large crowds are certain to attend the pep rally and top 10 football match against No. 9 South Carolina, among parades and other events, and UAPD must provide security for all the events. But homecoming security isn’t much different from most other university events, said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer. “At pep rallies, we have a couple of officers assigned that patrol the area. We normally don’t have problems at
pep rallies; everyone is just enthusiastic and calling the Hogs,” Crain said. Because the homecoming parade is not as frequent an event as pep rallies, more officers will be assigned to this event in order to protect the participants from other traffic. “For the parade, we mainly help with intersections. It’s our job to divert traffic and stop it from intermingling with the parade. There will be three or four officers assigned due to the small number of intersections,” Crain said. Lauren Waldrip, a junior business major and 2011 homecoming queen delegate, said she’s grateful that UAPD
protects homecoming participants. “Such large crowds can be a little intimidating, and knowing that there are officers on duty at the pep rally, parade and game is definitely a comforting thought,” Waldrip said. UAPD officers expect the same number of fans for the homecoming game and will provide the same amount of security as they do for every other home game. “We have over 180 officers that work home football games,” Crain said. “Every intersection and every street around the stadium is controlled for every game, and will also be controlled for this one.”
UAPD assigns a particular post and responsibility to each of the 180 officers for home games, and these won’t change during homecoming, he said. Kathryn Gadberry, a junior business major responsible for the homecoming
festivities for her sorority, said it makes her more comfortable to know that security will be provided for the majority of the events during the week. “We all work so hard on homecoming and we’re so proud of what we do. It
would be a disappointment for one person to ruin it for everyone,” Gadberry said. UAPD officers reported no prior security issues during homecoming and rarely deals with security threats at any UA event, Crain said.
Going Bananas
Razorbacks Bleed Red: Homecoming Blood Drive by ZESSNA GARCIA Staff Writer
Once again this year for homecoming the University of Arkansas Alumni Association, University Recreation and The American Red Cross have hosted a communitywide blood drive. The UA has a goal of 1,825 pints of blood for the 2011 blood drive. The Homecoming Blood Drive is a two day event with food and music from November 2 to the 3. The Red Cross will be accepting donations from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. The blood drive will take place in the HPER Building in gyms three and four. Students that participate and donate blood at the time of the drive will receive a t-shirt. The t-shirt will go along with the homecoming theme of “Journey Through the Decades.” Snacks will be provided by the American Red Cross for the students participating in the blood drive, said blood drive officials. “Everybody wins when we donate blood,” said Alan Gibson, regional communication manager for the American Red Cross. The Red Cross will supply a staff of 100 members volun-
teering for the two day event. It is estimated that there will be anywhere from 200 to 300 student volunteers, Gibson said. “We are really excited and we hope we can achieve and surpass our goal this year” said Airic Hughes, student programs coordinator for the Alumni Association. “We encourage students to donate online at the Red Cross website,” Hughes said. Information about the Red Cross and how to donate can be found on the homecoming website at homecoming. uark.edu; walk-in donations are also welcome. It is estimated that there were 1,800 pints of blood were donated at the 2010 blood drive. This year the Red Cross will bring a special speaker, Lindsey Crowder of Bentonville. “Lindsay has received 150 blood products for her leukemia and while currently in remission she and her family have become champions for educating others for the need of blood,” Gibson said. “We are very excited that this incredibly special youngster and her family are going to join us to share her story about why donating blood is so important.”
The blood drive is open to the whole campus and even to the Northwest Arkansas Community. The Red Cross also contributes blood to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. “It is so important to understand that their single donation can help save the lives of three people,” said Walt Coleman, board chairman for the American Red Cross of Greater Ozarks and UA Alumni about the blood drive hosted by the University of Arkansas Alumni Association Staff. The UA and the American Red Cross have hosted many successful blood drives in years past. “There is a true spirit of understanding and of giving in service to the community,” Gibson said about participation in years past.
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McLarty’s success and vision, though, were evident at the UA. During McLarty’s student government presidency, the transportation system that became Razorback Transit was established.
Freshman Hannah Walker donates blood for homecoming Wednesday afternoon in the HPER.
KRIS JOHNSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Brady Long, dressed in a gorilla suit, raises awareness for the R.E.S.P.E.C.T. program through Pat Walker. The group encourages students to have a safe homecoming weekend.
“I had the great pleasure to serve in the White House when Clinton was in office,” McLarty said. Other prominent members include Sabin, McKissic, Nathan Looney and Angie Maxwell. Sabin, who was president in 1997, is running for the Arkansas State House of Rep-
JACKI FROST STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
resentatives while working as the publisher for the Oxford American. During Sabin’s presidency, ASG did many things to impact the UA including leading a rally to save Carnall Hall, getting a donation to save the UA press and working to make sure that UA transit buses stay free for student by suggesting that the university officials sell ads that were placed inside the buses. Sabin’s biggest accomplishment, he said, was making Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a holiday for all schools in the UA system. He was passionate about this issue and thought that the UA has a substantial background in civil rights because of Silas Hunt’s admission to the UA Law School in 1948. The school became the first public higher education institution in the former Confederacy to integrate in the modern era, and did so without incident, according to the school website. Looney, who was 2009 ASG president, said that among his biggest accomplishments was increasing student involvement on campus. “If these students were involved, they would be able to have a better experience at the University of Arkansas,” Looney said. Looney is studying at the Bowen School of Law at Little Rock and the Clinton
School of Public Service. McKissic is an attorney in Pine Bluff. When he was president, his main platform was to expand students’ rights, which he said were very limited at the time. McKissic worked to see that students of legal age could have alcohol in the privacy of their dorm, he said. “Something that was controversial, but we thought important is that when I was there students that were 21 didn’t have a right to have a beer,” McKissic said. Maxwell, the 1999 ASG president was the second female president. “At the time the Senate was very male dominated and so I felt a lot of times like I had to be stricter and deal with more opposition and kind of resistance,” Maxwell said. She too, though, left an enduring legacy. During her term ASG started Safe Ride, a program that gives students a ride home if they had too much to drink or are in a potentially dangerous situation, such as leaving a campus building late at night and heading for a distant parking lot, she said. Homecoming events include a former presidents’ luncheon, a tour of the remodeled Peabody Hall, a prehomecoming parade watch party and an ASG alumni breakfast Saturday.
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Pre Game Traffic
TRAFFIC from page 1
Mary Kennedy, President of Chi Omega, expects a good weekend because of a new focus on friendly competition between Greeks in events like Create-a-hog, the blood drive, parade floats and lawn decorating as opposed to past years when students caught up in it, she said “This year [officials] took a new direction,” she said. “In the past it just got out-ofhand. They’ve done a good job of bringing the focus back to the [football] team and having a healthy competition.” Kennedy is also expecting many alumnae at Chi Omega’s house Saturday, she said. “We actually have one of the pledge classes having a re-
union [at the house],” Kennedy said. Over at the bookstore, Director Ali Sadeghi said his inventory is stocked for a cold fall night. “We are definitely getting ready to make sure fans have access to sweaters, gloves and scarves,” he said. “It’s going to be cold.” Sadeghi is also ready for an influx of customers because of the weight of the game. “Usually during homecoming with our data we have not played a great match-up,” he said. “We’re a No. 7 playing a No. 9. The level of enthusiasm is huge for our fans. We’re going to support them by opening early and closing late. We know with the caliber of this game they’ll be arriving early and hitting the stands early.”
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CONSTRUCTION from page 1
In addition to the YouTube video, a ‘cut-and-go map’, courtesy of University Relations, was printed on the back of the Oct. 27 issue of “The Arkansas Traveler,” featuring the university’s new construction motto. “It was a group effort by university relations to help the campus community recognize that construction is a temporary and major investment,” Diamond said. The decision to notify the campus community and visitors of the ongoing construction was not a result of complaints, he said. “[It was] something we planned to do,” he said. “We
Homecoming Kicks-Off with Multiple Events by KAREN STIGAR Staff Writer
The UA Homecoming game against South Carolina will be held Nov. 5, at the Donald. W. Reynolds football stadium, and campus officials are expecting a large number of people to attend the events. “We have around 2,500 tickets remaining for sale for the Homecoming football game against South Carolina. I would expect a crowd in excess of 70,000,” said Kevin Trainor, associate athletic director for public relations. The homecoming game will be nationally televised on ESPN. The opponent and how the team is doing at that point in the season generally determine the number of people attending the homecoming games, last year there were 70,430 people in attendance to the homecoming game against Vanderbilt, Trainor said. “Certainly with our football team’s great start, a match up against a quality opponent and all the related Homecoming activities, I would anticipate this year’s Homecoming game would be one of the largest attended games of the season,” Trainor said. The game will not be the only event students, faculty and alumni can attend to show school spirit. There will be many events before, during and after the homecoming game. Nov. 2 and 3 a homecoming blood drive was held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in gyms three and four in the HPER, sponsored by the Student Alumni Association and University Recreation, according to the alumni
association website. There will be a lawn decorating competition with judging beginning at 12 p.m. Friday, Nov 4. Also on No. 4, there will be a Homecoming parade at 7 p.m. on Dickson street sponsored by the ASG Alumni, leading the parade will be Mayor Lionel Jordan, the 2011 homecoming court and former homecoming queens. Joining them will be the Spirit squad, the Razorback Marching Band and Tusk, according to the alumni website. There will also be a homecoming pep rally at the Chi Omega Greek Theater at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov 4. Nov. 5 there will be an ASG Alumni breakfast at the Verizon Ballroom from 9 to 11 a.m. as well as a pre-game rally at Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House two hours prior to the game, according to the website. The Student Alumni Association will host “Hogs Through the Decades: Create a Hog,” Nov. 3 at the Arkansas Student Union Connections Lounge.
Each group will have an opportunity to create a Hog from a previous decade. This event is a part of healthy competition and is open to all Greek, RIC, RSO, and alumni according to the alumni website. Announcement of the homecoming king and queen winners will be after the game according to the 2011 Homecoming Schedule. The theme for this year’s homecoming will be “ Journey Through the Decades.” The newest additions to homecoming are the Campus Beautification Project with the Associated Student Government and UA facilities management, and the distribution of red and white wristbands to blood drive volunteers and donors that can be used to receive discounts at Dickson Street businesses. In the “Campus Beautification Project” organizations encourage faculty, staff, students and alumni to volunteer for activities throughout campus to make the “YOU of A” beautiful, according to the office of UA public relations.
hoped to have the banners up by early September, but we weren’t able to put them up until last week. “It’s a way to let visitors know that things don’t look as pretty as they normally look.” Students also have advised those who are responsible for marketing campus construction , said ASG President Michael Dodd. The associated student government has been involved in “the decision-making process” regarding which buildings should be renovat-
ed, Dodd said, and “the conversation about marketing on campus.” “I think there has been a lot of negativity about the construction,” Dodd said, “[ASG is] a liaison between student complaints and the university.” Most alumni feedback is regarding Old Main lawn, Dodd said, but the construction marketing was “geared toward students and faculty.” The construction promotion is “a constant reminder to people having to go five min-
utes out of their way for class every morning [that] construction is a part of growth,” he said. Regarding Senior Walk, many names remain covered by temporary roads put in place to allow trucks to access the heart of campus. “We hoped to replicate [those] sections of Senior Walk,” Diamond said, “by displaying posters of the names around the union. “Unfortunately, we were not able to do that before this weekend.”
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SPORTS EDITOR: JIMMY CARTER
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR: ZACH TURNER
No. 9 South Carolina at No. 7 Arkansas 7-1, 5-1 SEC
6:15 p.m. Saturday, ESPN
Donald W. Reynolds Stadium – Fayetteville, Ark.
7-1, 3-1 SEC
Flying Under the Radar Hogs, Gamecocks quietly moving up polls
by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor
All eyes in the college football world will be on the titanic clash between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday. At the same time, 540 miles northwest of BryantDenny Stadium, No. 7 Arkansas and No. 9 South Carolina will face off in a crucial top10 battle of their own. The matchup has been outshone by the magnitude of the Tigers-Crimson Tide matchup, partly because the Razorbacks and Gamecocks have flown into the top 10 under the radar. The game has big implications, though. Both teams are still in position to compete for an SEC title and a BCS appearance. “When we looked at our schedule and what we had going on in the month of October, the goal was to get back here 7-1 and we accom-
plished that,” Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said. “I’m really excited about it, happy about it. Look forward to the game this weekend. Top-10 matchup. Despite being a top-10 matchup, neither team has been dominant this season. Arkansas got beat 38-14 at Alabama in September, while South Carolina lost 16-13 at home to Auburn in early October. Both teams have underwhelmed in the last two weeks against struggling teams. The Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State and Tennessee – also teams with a combined 1-9 conference mark – by just 13 total points. The Razorbacks beat Ole Miss and Vanderbilt – teams with a combined 1-9 SEC record – by a total of eight points. “Although we haven’t played as well as we want to the last two weeks, we have
found a way to win the game,” Petrino said. “There is a lot to be said for that. I’ve had years where all of a sudden you feel like you played well and you still couldn’t win the game. “(South Carolina is) a lot like us. Just battling and staying in there. Both teams have had real close games, real hard-fought games and found ways to win the games, so it’s been very similar.” Both teams avoided surprising upsets the last two weeks while then-No. 3 Oklahoma lost to Texas Tech and then-No. 5 Clemson got beat by Georgia Tech. “I feel we are 7-1 so we are doing a pretty decent job of getting the job done,” Arkansas senior linebacker Jerry Franklin said. The Hogs endured the loss of All-SEC running back Knile Davis to a season-
see FOOTBALL on page 11
GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Arkansas junior quarterback Tyler Wilson and the No. 7 Razorbacks host No. 9 South Carolina Saturday in a game with BCS implications. It is the second consecutive season the Hogs have hosted a top-10 matchup in Fayetteville.
Gragg Stepping Up Hogs D Faces Revamped SC Junior tight end impacting in passing and run game. by ZACH TURNER
Asst. Sports Editor
Arkansas junior tight end Chris Gragg has had to fill big shoes this season. He was charged with replacing D.J. Williams, the Razorbacks’ career leader for tight end receptions and winner of the Mackey Award last year, presented to the nation’s best tight end. Gragg has been a weapon for the Hogs, hauling in 266 yards and a touchdown on 25 receptions. “I learned a lot from D.J.,” Gragg said. “He was a great tight end, he won a lot of awards around here and he was just overall a good guy on the field and off the field. I took a lot from him, and I just try to go out there and get better every day.” His improvement has shown in the last few games, including a five-catch, 62-yard performance against Vanderbilt. He has 11 catches for 118 yards the last three weeks,
third on the team behind senior receivers Jarius Wright and Joe Adams. “I feel really good about how Chris has played the last three weeks,” coach Bobby Petrino said. “He’s gotten now where we feel comfortable calling plays for him. We have great confidence that he’ll convert third downs for us, and we’re starting to be able to get back and do some of the things we did with D.J. (Williams), which helps a lot.” Gragg was a receiver in high school and played the position as a freshman. He converted to tight end following the season, but was used mostly in a passcatching role last season. “As a player, he wants to prove to everybody that he can be a tight end,” tight end coach Richard Owens said. “He can be the guy. He can motion and do everything—be a runblocking threat and a pass-
see GRAGG on page 11
by ZACH TURNER
Asst Sports Editor
In the Arkansas-South Carolina matchup last season, both teams had different star players on offense. The Razorbacks featured All-SEC quarterback Ryan Mallett and a budding star at running back in Knile Davis, while the Gamecocks had quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman sensation Marcus Lattimore at running back. None of the four players above will play Saturday, but that doesn’t mean the South Carolina offense has changed any with its current personnel defensive coordinator Willy Robinson said. “For [South Carolina] coach [Steve] Spurrier to change I think would be something he would be uncomfortable with,” Robinson said. “He wants to continue to push his offense and it is
see PRACTICE REPORT on page 12
MCT CAMPUS South Carolina sophomore quarterback Connor Shaw is 3-0 as the starting quarterback since Stephen Garcia was kicked off of the team Oct. 11.
Hocker Handling Pressure by ZACH TURNER
Asst. Sports Editor
LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Junior tight end Chris Gragg is third on the team in catches with 25 and has a combined 101 yards receiving in the Razorbacks last two games.
like they haven’t cut anything back at all.” Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw has taken over the reins of the offense after Garcia, a preseason AllSEC selection, was dismissed from the program Oct. 11 after failing to live up to the terms of his reinstatement after his fifth suspension. Arkansas faced running quarterbacks the last two weeks against Ole Miss and Vanderbilt. Shaw will prevent a similar challenge Saturday. Shaw has 174 rushing yards, third-best on the team. “He is creative and does a nice job,” Robinson said. “We think he is everything coach Spurrier is looking for in the fact that he can manage their offense, he can see things, he gets them in and out of
Arkansas kicker Zach Hocker leads the Razorbacks in scoring this season. The sophomore from Russellville, Ark., was named Southeastern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week Monday his 3-for-3 field goal effort against Vanderbilt. Hocker made three second-half field goals, including a 50-yarder and another from 42 yards that would be the eventual game winner for the Razorbacks. “(He was) totally a big part in us winning the game,” Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said. “Zach with his three field goals and the 50-yarder. When we weren’t able to sustain the drives and get the ball in the end zone but when you get those three points, that’s huge for you.”
Hocker has made 11 of 13 field goals this season, including six in a row. “Saturday I felt really good,” Hocker said. “Warmup went really, really well and I was hitting the ball pretty good. If Coach [Petrino] wanted put me out there for a 65-yarder, I would go out there and try. If he put me out there for an 80-yarder, I would definitely try, but he’s not going to put me in a situation that he doesn’t think I can handle.” Hocker has scored 67 points for the Razorbacks this season, 23 more than the second-place player, senior receiver Jarius Wright. Hocker has also taken over the kickoff duties for the Razorbacks this season. He has 22 touchbacks in 56 kickoffs and his
see HOCKER on page 11
LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sophomore kicker Zach Hocker is handling kickoff duties this season as well as kicking field goals for the Razorbacks. Hocker has made 11-of-13 on field goals with a season-long of 50 yards.
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ARKANSAS - SOUTH CAROLINA BREAKDOWN by LIZ BEADLE & RUMIL BAUTISTA
South Carolina passing offense vs. Arkansas pass defense South Carolina’s offense has faced a lot of shake-up in the last month. Starting quarterback Stephen Garcia was replaced by sophomore Connor Shaw three weeks ago, then kicked off the team. Shaw is averaging 184.3 yards per game as a starter and struggled at times against Tennessee last week, FILE PHOTO throwing for just 87 yards. His favorite target, talented junior receiver Alshon Jeffery, is averaging 58.5 receiving yards per game. Arkansas’ defense sacked Vanderbilt’s Jordan Rogers twice last week and the Hogs are giving up an average of 208 passing yards per game, No. 8 in the SEC. Senior Jake Bequette, junior Alonzo Highsmith and junior Ross Rasner have two sacks each on the season. Advantage: Even
South Carolina run offense vs. Arkansas run defense Without All-SEC running back Marcus Lattimore, expectations for South Carolina’s rush offense dropped. However, even without Lattimore, the Gamecocks managed 231 yards on the ground last week against Tennessee, led by freshman running back Brandon Wilds’ 137 yards. Arkansas’ run defense has been allowing an average of 188.1 yards on the FILE PHOTO ground per game, including 222 at Vanderbilt last week, ranked No. 10 in the SEC. Despite a lackluster rush defense, the Hogs did manage to force three turnovers last week and turn that into 10 points, including a 94-yard fumble recovery by middle linebacker Jerry Franklin. Franklin also leads the team with 68 tackles.
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Arkansas passing offense vs. South Carolina pass defense
Arkansas run offense vs. South Carolina run defense Senior linebacker Antonio Allen leads the Gamecocks with 62 tackles, averaging nearly eight per game, followed by junior defensive back D.J. Swearinger’s 48. Arkansas is still using a back-by-commission approach. The Razorbacks average 132 rushing yards, led by junior running back Dennis Johnson, while South Carolina allows 130 yards per game and held Tennessee to 35 yards on the ground last week.
Advantage: South Carolina
FILE PHOTO
Arkansas special teams vs. South Carolina special teams South Carolina ranks in the bottom half of the Southeastern Conference in punting, punt returns, punt return coverage, kickoff returns, and kickoffs. Arkansas gets the nod on special teams by leading the SEC in punting thanks to junior punter Dylan Breeding’s 44.3 average and ranking No. 3 in the conference in punt returns and kickoff coverage.
Advantage: South Carolina Advantage: Arkansas
South Carolina is No. 2 in the country in passing defense, allowing just 136 yards per game. The Gamecocks have also recorded 16 interceptions, No. 3 in the nation, while recording 15 sacks this season. Junior quarterback Tyler Wilson and Arkansas’ passing offense is ranked No. 9 in the nation. Senior receiver Jarius Wright leads the SEC FILE PHOTO with 709 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
Advantage: Even
South Carolina coaching staff vs. Arkansas coaching staff Steve Spurrier is in his seventh season at South Carolina and has a record of 51-34 for the Gamecocks. Bobby Petrino is in his fourth season at Arkansas and has a record of 30-16. Both teams have gotten off to a 7-1 start this season. Petrino and Spurrier have met three times and the Razorbacks have won the last two, their last loss coming in Colombia, S.C., in 2008. Both coaches have kept their team focused throughout turmoil and injuries this season, but Petrino gets the edge because of taking the Hogs to a BCS game in just three years. FILE PHOTO
Advantage: Arkansas
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from FOOTBALL on page 9 ending broken ankle injury in the preseason. South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier kicked preseason All-SEC quarterback Stephen Garcia off the team Oct. for failing to live up to the terms of his reinstatement from the fifth suspension of his career. In the Gamecocks’ next game, preseason firstteam All-SEC running back Marcus Lattimore suffered a season-ending knee injury. Both teams have persevered. South Carolina is tied with Georgia for the SEC East lead and holds the tiebreaker, while Arkansas could challenge for the SEC West title if LSU beats Alabama. Saturday, the winner will position themselves behind the Tigers and Crimson Tide in the SEC pecking order. “They›re still alive for their division,â€? Spurrier said. “They have to hope that LSU beats Alabama, and they beat us and beat LSU. That would put a three-way tie over there ‌ They have life. Anything can happen for them. We›re in very similar situations really.â€? The game will match the Razorbacks’ SEC-leading
from HOCKER on page 9 average kickoff travels to 2-yard line. “I think I’ve done OK,� Hocker said. “I would like to have a little bit more touchbacks. There were a couple times this year I thought I crushed the ball and they ended up going out of bounds or being in the wrong placement. So I definitely have room to improve on that, but overall I think that our cover team has done an awesome job downing it inside the 25.� Last season, Hocker made 16 of 19 field goals while also making all 56 point after attempts.
passing attack against the Gamecocks’ No. 2 pass defense in the nation. The Hogs rank No. 9 in the nation, averaging 321.1 passing yards per game. South Carolina allows just 135.9 yards per game. The Gamecocks have improved from last season, when then-Hogs quarterback Ryan Mallett torched the defense for 303 yards in a critical 41-20 win. “We’ve simplified a lot of our coverages to where we don›t have that many and (make) fewer mistakes,â€? Spurrier said. “That›s a big part of it. Just the guys playing hard, playing their assignments, playing with effort and getting a pretty consistent rush has been helpful. We have good athletes. “When they know what to do and are in position, I know that›s helped us this year compared to what we did last year.â€? The road victory last season was Arkansas’ first in three tries against a ranked opponent and helped set the stage for the Sugar Bowl run. The Razorbacks are hoping for a similar result this year. “That’s one of the things as a coach, as a player, you want to be in games like this,â€? Petrino said. Senior Alex Tejada handled the kickoff duties in 2010 during Hocker’s freshman season. Even with the pressure of handling both and being placed in touch scoring situation, Hocker said he knows his teammates have his back. “You’re here for a reason, my job’s to kick,â€? Hocker said. “I just go out there with a level head and just hopefully make it. It helps out with Coach P and all my teammates having confidence in me. Throughout the week if I have a bad week in practice or a good week, they’re always there supporting me, knowing everything’s going to be OK during the game.â€?
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Arkansas doesn’t tip off its season until Nov. 11, but the Razorbacks play their first opponent Friday in the exhibition opener against Texas A&M-Commerce. The Hogs started practice in mid-October and have had two public intrasquad games, but the Division II Lions will be Arkansas’ first matchup against another team under new coach Mike Anderson. The game is the first of two exhibition matchups before the seasonopener against USC-Upstate. “Texas A&M-Commerce now gives us an opportunity to play someone other than ourselves,� Anderson said. “We’ve been going at it pretty steady and pretty hard. They’re going to get after our guys and so I’m anxious to see how our guys perform. It’s one of those tests. We’re going to have a lot of tests throughout the year. “I think they’re going to learn a lot more
Coach Mike Anderson starting Friday, then Tuesday and as we get into the nonconference portion of our schedule.� The Razorbacks have just 10 scholarship players and walk-on Kikko Haydar in a rotation Anderson said he would experiment with Friday. “I’ll probably platoon them in the first half, then kind of mix and match – that’ll probably take place even in the first half,� Anderson said. “See how the freshmen play with a guy like Marshawn. See how Hunter plays with him. See how Devonta plays with him. As well as a guy like Waithe. We’ll see maybe a four-guard lineup, three-guard lineup. Who knows. “So we’ll have various combinations and just see how these guys perform and how they play with each other.� The starting lineup won’t be determined until Friday, Anderson said. “We’ve got a couple workouts, so that’ll be probably a game-time decision,� Anderson said. The lineup will likely include junior Julysses Nobles or sophomore Rickey Scott, the two
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Consensus
Against the Spread
Arkansas 24-16
Arkansas 31-10
Arkansas 27-24
Arkansas 31-24
Arkansas 27-24
Arkansas 35-30
Arkansas
Arkansas
No. 14 Kansas State at No. 3 Oklahoma State (-21.5)
OSU 45-21
OSU 49-21
OSU 38-20
OSU 54-17
OSU 45-21
OSU 42-28
OSU
OSU
Texas A&M at No. 6 Oklahoma (-16.5)
Oklahoma 38-20
Oklahoma 42-16
Oklahoma 35-21
Oklahoma 54-17
Oklahoma 42-31
Oklahoma 28-14
Oklahoma
Even
No. 15 Michigan (-3.5) at Iowa
Iowa 28-21
Michigan 28-20
Michigan 24-20
Michigan 24-20
Michigan 30-24
Michigan 24-20
Michigan
Michigan
Texas Tech at No. 21 Texas (-10)
Texas 27-17
Texas Tech 41-38
Texas 31-24
Texas 34-24
Texas 35-17
Texas 30-18
Texas
Even
No 1. LSU at No. 2 Alabama (-4.5)
Alabama 17-14
LSU 27-10
Alabama 17-14
LSU 27-17
LSU 33-28
Alabama 35-28
Even
LSU
New York Jets at Buffalo (-1.5)
N.Y. 20-16
Buffalo 28-24
Buffalo 21-20
N.Y. Jets 21-17
Buffalo 28-17
Buffalo 28-21
Buffalo
Buffalo
Denver at Oakland (-7.5)
Oakland 27-10
Oakland 31-19
Oakland 28-20
Oakland 31-24
Oakland 30-10
Oakland 28-17
Oakland
Oakland
Baltimore at Pittsburgh (-3)
Baltimore 24-14
Pittsburgh 24-10
Pittsburgh 24-21
Pittsburgh 17-14
Baltimore 24-17
Pittsburgh 24-20
Pittsburgh
Even
Chicago at Phillidelphia (-8)
Philly 30-13
Philly 35-23
Philly 27-20
Philly 34-21
Philly 35-21
Philly 35-24
Philly
Philly
Last Week
8-2 66-24
8-2 64-26
6-4 63-27
7-3 61-29
6-4 63-27
7-3 67-23
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catching threat. D.J. is obviously a special player. He’s playing on Sundays. He’s drafted and he did a lot of great things. I don’t think Chris wants to be D.J. He wants to be his own self. “He also has to fit the style of offense that we’re running. Chris is doing a nice job of being able to take over a bunch of different roles in this offense and execute them.� Last year, Williams was often used as a safety valve for then-quarterback Ryan Mallett. Seven of Gragg’s 11 receptions in the last three games were converted for first downs. “I always try to tell him, on third down, if everything
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No. 9 South Carolina at No 7. Arkansas (-4.5)
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by JIMMY CARTER
Zach Turner Asst. Sports Editor
players Anderson said are working at point guard. “You’ve got a couple guys who are capable of doing it,� Anderson said. “Rickey, you’ll see him in a different light than last year. He’s really fast with the basketball. A lot of times you want it pushed up the floor. He pushes it up and is effective with it when he does. It puts a lot of pressure on the defense. Ju, he’s a guy that’s experienced playing in the SEC. He can distribute the basketball. He’s one of those guys that can create for others. “When you talk about the guards on our team, in terms of true point guard, I’m still trying to figure out who’s the truest one we’ve got. It may be Ju because everyone’s seen it.� Senior forward Michael Sanchez went through some contact work in practice Monday after missing practice time because of having a surgical procedure on his back. He could play a small role Friday, Anderson said. “He’s got to pick up on a lot of things that we’ve been doing,� Anderson said. “It’s one thing to sit there and watch us work out, but it’s another thing to be out there on the floor and actually going through the plays, the sets and the defensive assignments. Of course, you don’t get the conditioning just sitting there. He’s been kind of sitting there for a while. So it’s going to take a while for him. “He may get in there two or three minutes (Friday). We’ll see.� With Sanchez, one of the Hogs’ most experienced post players, out or limited against Texas A&M-Commerce, Anderson said junior Marshawn Powell and senior Marvell Waithe could be on the floor together. The duo combined for 66 points and 19 rebounds Sunday, leading the White team to a 112-79 win in the Red-White game. “I thought they complimented each other,� Anderson. “Marshawn can give you a presence down low.� Improving defensively from the Red-White game will be an emphasis, Anderson said. The teams combined for 191 points and defense was lacking at times in the high-paced game. “I’m really anxious to see defensively because that’s some of the things that we’ve been really picking up here lately,� Anderson said. “Trying to get our defensive intensity, our pressure defense. It’ll be a work in progress. You’ll see some things that we’re not doing well early right now that hopefully we’ll be doing better later on in the season.�
breaks down, just look for me,� Gragg said. “I try to be a third-down converter and I always want to catch the ball when my number is called.� Gragg’s experience this season as a starter as well as his hard work has allowed him to get comfortable with the position, he said. “Just knowing I’m in the game plan, knowing that I’m going out there and I’m the guy, helps me focus,� Gragg said. “When I know what I’m doing it helps me play faster. And just working on my technique, footsteps, hand placement, just doing the little things right—that just helps me stay on the field and it opens up bigger plays.� Gragg is the third-leading receiver in the SEC’s top passing attack this season, an offense that has five play-
ers with at least 18 catches. “We have a lot of guys here that can make plays,� Gragg said. “If one of them goes down, or is out for knee surgery, we just know we have guys that can back him up and make those same plays. So that’s what I try to do whenever my number is called. Just make the play.� Senior offensive guard Grant Cook said has been impressed with Gragg. “He does a great job for us in the run game and the pass game,� Cook said. “D.J. was a great tight end, and now Chris is getting his time to shine. We’ve known he’s really good for a long time, but it’s hard to put him in there when D.J. is D.J. But Chris has done a great job.�
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Who outside of sports has impacted your life most and why? My dad because he raised six of us, all boys. We all played sports and he pushed us to work hard, to stay on top of our academics and sports. What athlete do you look up to most? Robert Mathis the defensive end on the Indianapolis Colts. Is that your favorite NFL team? No, I don’t have a favorite team. He’s just a favorite player. Do you have any family members that play or have played college or a professional sport? My brother Jamal Lewis played at Middle Tennessee State and Ross Flowers that played at University of Cincinnati then he went overseas to play pro basketball. What are your thoughts on this weekend’s game against South Carolina? We’ve just got to come out fast and play hard. The crowd will be behind us, so we’ve just got to keep the crowd into it and play some football. What aspects of the game does the team need to focus on most to pull off win Saturday? We’ve just got to make sure execute. We’ve got to contain the quarterback and keep pressure on him. How do want to be remembered after you leave Arkansas? I’m trying to be modest. I just want to be remembered as a guy that played, and played hard. Other than football, what sport do you enjoy watching most? I’d have to say basketball. So do you care that the NBA lockout is still going on? Not really. I used to play basketball so that’s why I watch it. What are you studying and what will you do with your degree? I’m studying civil engineering. My dad has a construction company so after football I’m going to go be an engineer for him.
Trey Flowers from PRACTICE REPORT on page 9 situations and it seems he doesn’t have to look to the sideline to do it.” Shaw ran for 92 yards and a touchdown in South Carolina’s previous two games while also throwing for a score in each game as well. “He gives them an extra element in the run game,” senior defensive end Jake Bequette said. “Garcia was a
good runner but I think Shaw is an even better runner.” South Carolina and Ar-
Connor Shaw
kansas are both without starting running backs. The Gamecocks lost firstteam All-SEC back Marcus Lattimore for the season after suffering a knee injury Oct. 15 against Mississippi State. Razorbacks running back Knile Davis suffered a season-ending ankle injury in August. Without Lattimore, the Gamecocks have turned to freshman running back Brandon Wilds. The 6-foot1, 223-pounder rushed for a
career-high 137 yards on 28 attempts last week in South
Brandon Wilds
Defensive end 6-foot-4 243 pounds Freshman Huntsville, Ala.
Carolina’s 14-3 win at Tennessee and has a total of 264 yards of total offense. “He runs big and he runs physical,” Robinson said. “He is a good-looking freshman. There is a falloff with the talent aspect and the experience aspect (from Lattimore to Wilds), but there are no mental errors, there doesn’t seem to be, with this youngster.” Arkansas and South Carolina enter the game Saturday having both won two consec-
utive conference road games. That accomplishment alone is a tough one, Bequette said. “There are very few teams that can go on the road and smack people,” Bequette said. “Usually it is a battle and these last two weeks are no different. I the four years that I have been playing here we have only had one road game where we went out there and blasted somebody and that was South Carolina last year, coincidentally.”