FAMILY WEEKEND EVENTS Friday, September 16 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Work Out With Your Student: University Recreation is offering two guest passes, day lockers and towel service for families during Family weekend. Family members must be accompanied by their student. Engage in group fitness classes, swim in the Natatorium, boulder in the Outdoor Connections Center, play racquetball or basketball, or workout in the Donna Axum Fitness Center where UREC will have personal trainers on hand to give tips. They will also have a few extra staff members around to give tours. For more information, contact Samantha Fehr at 575-7382 or sfehr@uark.edu.
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University Recreation Family Weekend Cookout: After getting some exercise in and working up a sweat, join the University Recreation staff at the Family Weekend Cookout and get some nourishment. Family members must be accompanied by their student. It’s free, but if please RSVP to sfehr@uark. edu on coming so they can adequately prepare.
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Registration and Check-In Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
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Parent Partnership Association Wine and Cheese Reception Inn at Carnall Hall
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Friday Night Live – Casino Night Pomfret Hall Great Room
Saturday, September 17 3 p.m.
Registration and Check-In Arkansas Union Connections Lounge
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Tailgate Party Arkansas Union Mall
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Arkansas Razorbacks v. Troy Trojans Donald W. Reyonlds Razorback Stadium
Sunday, September 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family Weekend Sunday Brunch in the Northwest Quad Dining Hall: Join staff from the Division of Student Affairs as we dine to the sounds of the University of Arkansas Jazz Ensemble.
UA Officials Prepare for Family Weekend A regular shift, Crain said, is anywhere from three to six officers. “We have roughly 180 police officers that will be working these games—all games, normally,” he said. Officers are brought in from across Washington and Benton
to accommodate the large numbers by BRITTANY NIMS of people. Staff Writer “We’ve only got a total of 12,000-something [parking] spaces and we’ve got 70,000 people coming UA officials and Fayetteville in,” said Andy Gilbride, education businesses prepare as the univerand instruction specialist for the sity’s Family Weekend approaches, department. “Of course, it’s overbringing in thousands of peocrowded, but it seems to work ple from across the state and out.” nation for a weekend. “Usually, for Family Weekend we Families visiting during Preparations for Fam- wouldn’t sell out as fast as we have. The Family Weekend only need to ily Weekend are the same as games have a little more buzz I think purchase a parking permit for preparations for any home because of the team.” that Friday. “There’s no parkfootball game weekend, said ing on Saturday, so we send Lt. Gary Crain, head of the - T.J. Angeleno, general manager of the Courtyard them out to the baseball stapublic information and comby Marriott in Fayetteville dium or encourage them to munication at UAPD. park in someone’s yard,” he “When you’ve got all those said. people coming to campus, there’s a counties, including Bentonville, Likewise, transit bus routes Rogers, Farmington, Elkins, Greenbig emphasis on safety, pedestrian change on game weekends, switchsafety and traffic flow,” Crain said. wood and Van Buren, Crain said.. ing to Gold and Silver routes that On a game day, the offi cers pa“Our focus first is football game trol in and around Razorback Sta- are used to shuttle people from traffic and pedestrian flow.” parking spaces to the stadium. For the additional security re- dium as well as the surrounding Despite the overcrowding and quired during large events like foot- streets, Crain said. As UAPD prepares to handle see WEEKEND ball games, UAPD calls in officers on page 6 from around the area to help with campus safety during Family Weekend, the UA Parking and Transit patrolling and safety. Department officials are preparing
Fayetteville Farmers Market Nationally Ranked by MANDY McCLENDON Staff Writer
The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market was voted number five in the nation in the American Farmland Trust poll. The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market, located in the downtown Square of Fayetteville, was founded in 1974 and offers locally produced fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, eggs, crafts and much more. The market, which includes vendors from four local counties, offers produce, art and other goods from a variety of sellers, who grow and make all of their product. UA students sell goods too — many of their family members have been doing business at the market for years, said manager Peggy Maringer. “There are a number of students who are directly involved with selling goods because they have a family membership,” she said. “About 1,000 students use the Farmers’ Market total.” Despite the considerable student involvement at the market, the summer months are consistently more profitable than the fall, Maringer said. “This is when our tomatoes and peaches are out,” she said. Going downtown on Saturdays is one of the things she most looks forward to on weekends, said Olivia Becker, sophomore journalism major . “It is such a great atmosphere and there is so much to do and see,” she said. “I love taking friends with me, and taking my family when they’re in town. I know I will always come away with something homemade and unique.” The homespun rarity doesn’t necessarily mean the product is more expensive, either. The market may sometimes be cheaper than grocery stores, Maringer said. “Sometimes we are cheaper; other times we are not. It varies, and usually depends on the availability of the product. Regardless of price, our products are always fresher,” she said. The market is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, which is easily its most profitable day. Tourists and residents alike can be seen roving the square, which on this day boasts live performers and more than 60 vendors. The market was voted number five in the nation in the American Farmland Trust poll and continues to grow each LAUREN HUSBAND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER year. The Square offers plenty of parking Artist MM Kent interprets a colorful scene at the Fayetteville Square Farmer’s Market on a Saturday afternoon. Local artists and musicians can be found nearby, and all public lots are free on Satthroughout the market. urdays.
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FEATURES EDITOR: LAUREN LEATHERBY
ASST. FEATURES EDITOR: KELSI FORD
by EDDIE GREGG Staff Writer
Coffee— whether you’re just getting up in the morning and you need some caffeine before you shuffle into class, or you’re meeting friends and pretending to study—it’s a big part of college life. Here’s a look at some of the coffee places around campus and what you can expect at each of them: GINA BARGIACHI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Left to Right) These Starbucks, Arsaga’s, and RZ’s coffee cups are the faces of the UA’s Campus Coffee Wars. These three coffee shops are popular hangouts for UA students.
RZ’s can get pretty busy, but it has the advantage of size over its competitors, plus two ordering lines. Even though there may actually be more people in RZ’s, the lines generally move faster than at Starbucks. RZ’s is pretty boring when it comes to appearance. It’s just plain. But it’s a popular hangout for many, especially those who spend a lot of time in the Union. And with roughly twice the seating space as Starbucks, it’s a pretty good place to socialize with friends, meet new people or study. It also has the advantage of offering sandwiches, salads and the like in addition to typical coffee house snacks.
So if you need a quick meal to go with your coffee, you have that option at RZ’s. Location: In the Arkansas Union Price Range: Drinks $1.50 – 4.19 Food $0.99 – $5.99 Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday Food Options: Baked goods, sandwiches, fruit, salads and more Free WiFi: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes
The Final Word: Generally speaking there isn’t a whole of lot of difference in quality when it
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday the mood in Starbucks was, for the moment anyway, relaxed. Only a couple students stood in line. The lounge area was filled with students studying. One girl perused a stapled handout, green highlighter in hand. Another student mumbled to himself as he glanced pensively back and forth between his notes and textbook. But timing is everything at Starbucks. Only hours before, the scene was much different—dozens of students filing into place, waiting for their caffeinated beverage of choice. The buzzing line of customers snaked its way from the doorway to front counter. So if you’re getting out of your 10:50 class in Kimpel, and you want to grab some java Starbucks-style before your 11:00 class in Old Main, forget about it— it’s not happening. If you’re just looking for a quick
caffeine fix, and don’t have time to stand in line, Club Red, just around the corner from Starbucks, is going to be your best bet. The coffee’s not as good, but it’s cheap and fast. Location: Below Brough Cafeteria Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday Price Range: Drinks $1.25 – $4.95 Food $0.95 - $1.95 Food Options: Baked goods, snacks Free WiFi: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes
comes to the coffee served at Starbucks, RZ’s and Arsaga’s. There have been a couple of times when I’ve got either really weak or burnt coffee at Starbucks and RZ’s, but this is a rarity. If I had to chose between the three places based on the quality of their coffee, I would have to go with Arsaga’s simply because I’ve never had a bad drink there. Starbucks, especially in the morning and during the breaks between classes, can be really crowded, but it’s still a fun place to hang out and good place to study later in the day. RZ’s can get busy too, but with it’s ample space and multiple ordering lines, crowding isn’t usually too bad, making it a good place to meet with friends or study throughout the day. Arsaga’s has great coffee and probably as much space as Starbucks and RZ’s combined. Like the other coffee places on campus, it stays busy in the morning, but with so much space, crowding isn’t really ever an issue. With its relaxed atmosphere and ample space, it’s a really great place to study or socialize on week days, but it closes early and isn’t open on the weekend like the other two coffee shops.
Aesthetically, Arsaga’s Espresso Café is far and away the nicest coffee shop on campus. Its location in the law library makes it feel like a bookstore coffee shop, and its slick, modern architectural design gives it a more refined atmosphere than the other two coffee shops. When I stopped by Tuesday evening, it was nearly uninhabited. The spacious common area, arrayed with couches, coffee tables and dozens of cloth and leather upholstered chairs, was occupied by only a handful of students. But from the morning hours through lunchtime, like the other coffee shops on campus, there is a steady stream of traffic filing through. The entire southern length of the second floor coffee shop is made of windows looking out over the plaza between the Arkansas Union and Mullins Library. Looking out the windows and at the sunlit foliage of the trees just outside, I was struck by how much more relaxing Arsaga’s was, at least at that moment, than the other coffee shops— it’s the best of the three for
by NICK BROTHERS Staff Writer
LAUREN HUSBAND STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Nick Vecchio, a senior music major in bass performance, wears his passion for the art proudly. Vecchio has six tattoos overall, one of which was done by his brother.
More than likely the idea has entered all of our minds at one point or another during adolescence: getting a tattoo. Approximately 36 percent of people between the ages of 18 and 29 have tattoos, according to a Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology study. For most, tattoos symbolize something permanent in their lives that they live by or have a passion for, some for expression or plain desire, and less do it for a rebel cause. Many students, faculty and staff at
studying. Unfortunately, though, Arsaga’s closes its doors at seven during the week and isn’t open at all on the weekends, which makes homework on the weekends that much more difficult to achieve. Location: Inside the UA Law Library Price Range: Drinks $1.60 – $4.20 Food $1 – $5 Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MondayThursday. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Closed Saturday and Sunday Food Options: Baked goods, fruit, salads, sandwiches and more Free WiFi: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes
UA have them, and even more have thought about it. Kara Zinser, a junior AdPR journalism major, got her tattoo on her wrist as a way to bond her friendship and memories of her childhood with her best friend. “I got them with my best friend, so she’s got the same one. They’re the Harry Potter stars from the chapter titles. It was part of my life growing up and we read the books together, and we did everything together. It’s been a big part of my life,” Zinser
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Pasta Salad: A Perfect Tailgating Appetizer cools, as the dressing will break it up again. Pour ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil into a small measuring jug and add the salt, pepper and seasoning mix. Cover and refrigerate until the salad is ready to be dressed. Place the bacon strips on a cookie sheet with raised edges and bake for 10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. While the bacon is cooking, dice the tomato and basil and set aside until the pasta is ready. With the Brie — which, for the record, is a creamy French cheese that is covered in a white mold rind —remove the rind (though it is usually eaten) and cube with a sharp knife. If you aren’t too keen on eating this moldy delicacy, try another cheese – crumbled Feta, mozzarella or an Italian blend would work well, too. Remove the bacon and let it cool for a few minutes. Now that all the components are ready, place the pasta in a large serving bowl. Pour the olive oil dressing over the penne and toss to make sure everything is covered. Then, add the tomato, basil, bacon and cheese and mix in with pasta. Cover and refrigerate until cold, around 30 minutes. Immediately before serving, add the Italian dressing and mix around for a great zesty tang. By waiting until the last minute, the dressing stays bright in flavor and provides a great bite to the salad. An easy meal that can be made in under an hour, your guests will be asking for seconds and a recipe card to go along with it. It is the perfect complement to grilled chicken, burgers and any other tailgate treats, so be sure to add this to your Saturday menu.
by EMILY RHODES Staff Writer
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Metalcore Great Underoath to Perform at Rogue Pizza Co. by HAILEY RAY Staff Writer
When Underoath announced in April 2010 that the band’s drummer, clean vocalist and last original member Aaron Gillespie was leaving the group, debate raged among fans across the Internet. What would happen to the band now? The metalcore band never looked back, and now that they have returned from their European tour, they will visit Fayetteville on Thursday, Sept. 15 at Rogue Pizza Company at 7 p.m. “There was a weight off,” said keyboardist Chris Dudley. “We’ve never written a record for [others].” Gillespie and the rest of the group had not agreed on the band’s direction for a while before they decided to part ways, he said. The Florida-based sextet is now composed of vocalist Spencer Chamberlain, guitarist and back-up vocalist Timothy McTague, Dudley on keyboard and synthesizer, bassist Grant Brandell, James Smith on rhythm guitar and Daniel Davison on drums. Daniel Davison, formerly of Norma Jean, replaced Gillespie as drummer, and Chamberlain, who had shared writing and singing responsibilities with Gillespie, took sole responsibility for both. Gillespie now leads the band The Almost. AbsolutePunk.net’s review of “Ø (Disambiguation)” said the album was Underoath’s strongest yet, and “the fact that each song revolves
around his vocals gives the album (and band) an intense focus that was missing from each of their prior albums.” Underoath, while not defined by members as a Christian band, is signed to Solid State Records, an offshoot of Tooth & Nail Records. “All our lyrics are personal to Spencer,” Dudley said. “Whatever he’s going through at the time. It’s really relative.” Despite the lineup change, they will still be playing a bit of each record, Dudley said. Underoath has experienced a great deal of success with its last three albums, all of which debuted in the top 23
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Now that football season is here, what better way to take part than with a great family tailgate on campus? Grab a drink, hook up the flat-screen and add to the feast with this delicious and simple pasta salad. The rustic flavors mixed with the easy ingredient list make this a dish that is great for the budget-conscious student looking to impress the parents. This recipe makes approximately four servings and can be duplicated really easily. There are no real measurements of how much to put in the salad, just add as much flavor of each ingredient as you want. If you don’t want to include the flavors listed, follow the start of the recipe and then add your own ingredients to change up the theme and taste of the dish by adding different fresh vegetables and meats. Ingredients: ½ box (8oz) penne pasta ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Tone’s ® Rosemary Garlic seasoning mix ⅓ cup Italian dressing 4 strips bacon 4oz Brie cheese Handful fresh basil 1 Roma tomato, diced Salt and Pepper To start, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a medium pot of water to the boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta on medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender. When the pasta is done, drain into a colander and set aside to cool. Don’t worry if the pasta sticks together when it
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hit their prime in the 90’s. These shows were the talk of the student body, and they were largely successful, but they were still products of an earlier decade. The success of these shows, more than anything else, exposed a deep yearning for more live music. If so many people paid $20 just to sing along to “Jumper,” then how many others would pay the same amount, if not more, to sing along to a song that was fresh and in their heads? This isn’t even to say that this tendency to pick the irrelevant presents us with consistently weak options. Ween, Sonic Youth and Dinosaur Jr. have all visited the town in the past few years. These bands still produce good music, yet they’re still ancient when it comes to the speed-freak blogosphere. For those of us who simply want smaller, more youthful presences to rock our venues, only a handful of bars hold the possibility of attracting anything more than the occasional band from Austin, and these are often 21-plus. These bars are limited by size, however, and other than George’s Majestic, there doesn’t exist a viable venue for smaller acts. If we can’t get the small acts, how can we get the big acts? However, there is hope. The Walton Arts Center earlier last week announced their plans to drastical-
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Fayetteville has a music crisis. It isn’t that good music is rare to find in this town—it isn’t. Fayetteville’s local music is as vibrant and diverse as any medium-sized college town. And it isn’t that there’s nowhere to buy music, either. No, this crisis arises purely out the event promoters of Fayetteville and their increasingly apparent, out of touch booking habits. Answer a question for me. Do you care that Huey Lewis and the News played this past weekend? If you’re under 30 years of age, this answer is probably no. In fact, if you’re under the age of 30, there’s a good chance you don’t even know who that is. If you asked who that was, you’ll be told by people older than yourself that this is the band responsible for such hits as “The Power of Love” and “I Want a New Drug.” Upon receiving this information,
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you are likely to scan the innards of your mind looking for any possible preference you might have about this one-time mega-hit band. All music snobbery aside, this is not a band that attracts that mass of young and fiscally eager university students. This is not a relevant band. Even for those of you who do care, whether you are a pop-culture aficionado or someone who just wants to relive the 80’s, you’re a minority among the student body. Last year Smash Mouth took to the same stage looking to attract the same demographic, and while they may have succeeded based purely on childhood nostalgia, it didn’t seem that many were genuinely excited about seeing this band. It was a way to kill an evening. I mean, hey, it was free, so why not, right? So what’s the reason for this? Obviously, event organizers want to put on a show that is family friendly, and they can’t be faulted for that. However, this problem extends well beyond just the free concerts on Dickson. Of the major shows marketed to students in the past years, the two big ones that come to mind are Snoop Dog and Third Eye Blind. Both the artist and the band were worth seeing, actually having a plethora of songs that are good, and that students want to hear. Both also
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ly renovate their recent purchase, the Arkansas Music Pavilion. With $4 million being spent, Fayetteville looks to finally have a large, up to date music venue and the tone from the organization on potential are optimistic. Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Fleet Foxes and My Morning Jacket were all named as possible choices to help fill seats. It’s these types of acts that will get the entire town excited. More importantly, it will give us students who so desperately seek good, live music something to actually look forward to. However, there are still bands that would do remarkably well at this type of venue, or perhaps in smaller locations like George’s, that will surely go overlooked. In a month, I will be back to suggest ideal bands that make innovative music, can sell tickets, and will get people excited. Until then, you’ll have to get your live music fix with the local scene. I regret not spending more time in this article on that scene, so I will come back to this topic at a later date. In the mean time, always be on the look for talent, from bars to foreign countries. It’s there—go look for it. Barrett Lewis is a columnist for the Traveler. His column will appear bi-monthly, every other Thursday.
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Another Saturday, Another Game This weekend the Arkansas Razorbacks will play Troy Saturday night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Unless you’ve never been to a game and leave town every weekend there is a home game or you’ve basically been living under a rock, you know that with every home game tens of thousands of people flock to Fayetteville. If you have been living under that rock, let us tell you what the rest of us already know, which is that drinking, including on-campus drinking, happens whether it during tailgating or post-game. Both of the football games in September during the 2010 season averaged 15 alcohol-related arrests per game, according to the UA Police Departments “Daily Crime Log.” Perhaps in a sign of good news, at the Arkansas vs. Missouri State at the beginning of the month, only seven people were arrested for alcohol-related arrests. But we all know that public intoxication or a minor in possession of alcohol charge doesn’t fully account for the drinking on game days, just as it doesn’t account for the number of students drinking on any given day of the year. For some drinking is a necessary part of partaking in a football game; we aren’t criticizing that theory. In fact if you want to drink, drink —realistically this “From the Board” isn’t going to stop you from doing so— but consider doing so responsibly. For some of us, home games are some of the best days of the fall semester. If you are one of these people, we would imagine that you don’t want to end the night being arrested. You also don’t want to have to deal with someone continuously falling on you in the student section because they’re too drunk.
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LOGAN WEBSTER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Jacob Costello, freshman, and Matthew Heckmann, sophomore, lay in hammocks above the Greek Theater. Costello, like many freshman on campus, reads No Impact Man by Colin Beavan. More than 3,000 UA students and members of the northwest Arkansas community are reading the book this fall as a part of the University’s third annual One Book, One Community Project.
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more Erik Davenport has been on the fence about getting a tattoo. “I would get a hog or a quote as a tattoo. Like a permanent, ‘I went to the University of Arkansas,’” Davenport said. “I’ve seen people at the Alabama game and they had a hog on their bicep and it was the coolest thing. They’d flex and it was like, bang, hog. I thought that was awesome.” However, there are a few things that are making Davenport rethink his decision. “Well, first of all, how
though, is getting a permanent tattoo a bad idea? “Tigers will always be my said. “It’s become a best favorite animal,” Craig said friend tattoo; she’s moved about her paw prints tattoo. away from me, but it doesn’t “That will never change. As matter [because] she’s still an old lady, I’ll still love tiwith me.” gers, I always will have the Interestingly enough, 85 tiger print on me. If you’re percent of employers say getting a tattoo, make sure having a tattoo will hurt an it’s the right decision. I applicant's chances of getfelt like mine was, but I’ve ting a job, according to rethought of other ideas that cent survey by Vault.com. I wasn’t sure about it so I Britney Craig, a sophodidn’t get it, and also it hurts more broadcast journalism a lot. So be prepared for the major, agrees with the study. pain if it’s really worth it for That’s why she got a tatyou.” too of tiger paw Zinser, too, “It’s become a best friend tattoo; she’s prints on her hip. remains pleased moved away from me, but it doesn’t “I just wanted with her decito get a tattoo, sion. matter because she’s still with me.” like on my hip, “Make sure - Kara Zinser, junior journalism major and I thought it it’s something was a nice spot to you can live hide it. I’m doing journal- much it costs. It’s a lot to with,” Zinser said about getism, so I don’t want to have pay just for a simple tattoo. ting tattoos. “Yeah, it’s Hara lot of tattoos showing ev- Another thing is what would ry Potter, but I don’t tell it to erywhere. For live broad- my family say about this? everybody and it’s a big part cast, that’s not cute,” Craig I’m a family man, what they of my life, and I can hide it. said. would say about it would Make sure it’s somewhere Zinser also agreed with get in the back of my head,” you won’t be seeing all the the stereotype the informa- Davenport said. “I think all time, something that’s hidetion from the poll gathered. tattoos should have mean- able.” “If the tattoos are visible, ing. I think it’s dumb whenIn response to those that then the stereotypes are ever people get a tattoo just are against tattoos, Zinser true. If you’re trying to be for the sole purpose of get- stands her ground. a successful business per- ting a tattoo. I think it’s lots “That’s their life,” said son, and you’ve got some- of money for people just be Zinser. “This is my life and I thing going down your face like ‘oh this will be an inter- chose to get one, if you don’t or your neck like a claw or esting change.’” like them, don’t get one.” something, people are goAnother thing Davenport Pro-tattoos, or anti-tating to wonder if you’re le- has considered is what tat- toos, the human race has git about this or not,” Zin- toos will look like in later had a long line of tattoo artser said. “I can hide mine years. ists throughout history who so easily; I would never try “I think it’s weird when were called upon by those and get something down my people get those big sleeve seeking self-expression. It’s arm.” tattoos,” Davenport said. an art, and has been for a A lot of students have con- “When you’re old, what’s long time. Whether a brash sidered getting a tattoo, but that going to look like and young decision or a well the main problem is decid- whenever your skin is all thought-out idea, the idea ing on what to get, or possi- droopy? That would be too of permanent body art will ble repercussions of getting weird for me.” live on. a permanent tattoo. SophoThe question remains
by SHELBY GILL Staff Writer
Walking into Holcombe Hall on a given afternoon, a Bolivian student holds the door, Indian students pass on the way to class and Saudi Arabian students complete homework in the lobby. Though the students hail from all corners of the world, the resounding feeling of the residence hall is a feeling of home. Holcombe Hall is the most diverse dorm on campus, and the hall’s new president, Bonifacio Lopez Torres, is intent on keeping it this way. Torres moved from Mexico when he was 10 years old but hasn’t lost his passion for interacting with people from a variety of cultures. He received the Silas Hunt scholarship, which pays for most of his expenses on campus and is majoring in hospitality and restaurant management with hopes of meeting people from all across the world. “I chose this major because I enjoy interacting with people from all around the world,” Torres said. “Being in the hospitality industry, I plan to work at some tourist resort, where I can meet people from all over the world, as I do liv-
UNDEROATH from page 3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart. The band has changed style drastically throughout the years. When Chamberlain replaced Dallas Taylor, now lead singer of Maylene & the Sons of Disaser, the band’s sound changed as Chamberlain incorporated his own style and began writ-
ing in Holcombe Hall.” Torres lived in the hall last year, and one of his advisers who noticed his hard work encouraged him to apply to be the hall’s president. “Diversity is very easily defined in Holcombe Hall because it is the most diverse dormitory at the university, with 50 percent American students and 50 percent international,” Torres said. “We have students from all over the world, from countries such as Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Russia, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Iran, South Korea and many more.” Torres has big shoes to fill with his election to Holcombe Hall’s presidency. “Holcombe Hall has been really active in the past years, and two years ago it got recognition from the Dean for having the overall highest GPA compared to the other dorms,” Torres said. “Last year Holcombe Hall received the Hallof-the-Year award from Resident's Interhall Congress. “As the President this year, I am planning on working to get both of those recognitions this year,” he said. Torres is intent on maintaining the hall’s high standards by ensuring that the residence hall remains extremely active
on campus. “It will be hard, but not impossible to earn, and I will work with my group to achieve that goal,” Torres said. “As the president, that is my responsibility —to organize the Senate to work with all of our residents and encourage them to get involved at the university and in the community through events in our hall and community projects for community service for our residents.” Torres plans to continue pushing the hall throughout the year. Although Holcombe Hall is extremely diverse, Torres hopes to do everything he can to increase the diversity even more. “With these statistics, it is hard to improve the diversity of our hall, but as hard as it is, we still try to reach out to other students from around campus that are from countries that are not represented in our dorm, such as Morocco and Bulgaria,” Torres said. Torres said he will continue working with Holcombe Hall to make it a fun and exciting experience for all of his residents.
ing lyrics with Gillespie. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Dudley said. While it may have been his dream job, Dudley stumbled into success with Underoath. “It wasn’t a conscious ‘this is what I want to do with my life,’” he said. They began touring right out of high school, Dudley said. “We made enough
money from the first tour to continue. It wasn’t something we really thought about.” But what the members of Underoath perhaps value the most are their fans. “We’re really into hanging out [after shows],” Dudley said. “They’re doing us such a huge favor. We’re doing what we love.”
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NEWS EDITOR: BOBBIE FOSTER
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With Arms Wide Open
ASST. NEWS EDITOR: CHAD WOODARD
ASG Senate Election More Competitive than Previous Year by SARAH DEROUEN Contributing Writer
The Associated Student Government officials inducted a secretary, senators and the executive cabinet during a ceremony in Donald W. Reynold’s Center Tuesday. This year 60 students ran for ASG Senate while only 51 students ran in the previous year, according to ASG records. The 40 senators who won the election last week, 39 members of the executive cabinet and Bailey Moll, the new ASG secretary, were all inducted during the ceremony.
Bo Renner, a sophomore business economics major said that he chose to become a senator to give back. “I’ve lived in Fayetteville for 20 years, and this university has given so much to me, so I wanted to give back,” Renner said. ASG President Michael Dodd, opened the ceremony. “The students on our senate and cabinet are top notch campus leaders excited to serve the largest student population in the history of the University of Arkansas,” Dodd said. To end the ceremony, Dodd reminded newly inducted members of their purpose, to
represent the students; “We are their voice,” Dodd said. Special guests at the ceremony included Chancellor G. David Gearhart and Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr. “I hope that you will feel engaged in your role in student government,” Gearhart said. I am looking forward to working with ASG, he said. Darr spoke to the students about his envy of their motivation. “By wanting to serve at this young age, I want to congratulate you, and I am a little jealous that you get to serve on the largest campus in the state,” Darr said.
KRIS JOHNSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
ASG senators were inducted at a ceremony September 13. There was a higher number of ASG applicants this year than ever before.
KRIS JOHNSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Freshman Christina Crowder practices yoga on Old Main lawn. The yoga session was sponsored by University Programs Sept. 14.
WEEKEND from page 1
the traffic involved with football games, complaints have lessened throughout the years, Gilbride said. “Each year, the complaints get less because I think parking is more of a big deal everywhere. Used to, five or 10 years ago, a lot of these towns in Arkansas didn’t even have meters to park in. Now, almost anywhere you’re from, you’ve either had to buy a parking permit for high school, or you’ve paid to go shopping or something like that,” he said. Just be patient, Gilbride said. “We’re all here for the fun football weekend.” Alongside UAPD and the Parking and Transit Depart-
ment, local hotels are also preparing for UA students and their relatives during Family Weekend. Preparations for Family Weekend revolve around the football game, said T.J. Angeleno, general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville. “It’s busy for us because it’s a home football game,” Angeleno said. “Our preparation isn’t much different than that of any other home football game.” His hotel is already booked for the Troy game weekend, but this early sell-out is likely related to the anticipated success of the football team, Angeleno said. “Usually, for Family Weekend we wouldn’t sell out as
fast as we have,” he said. “The games have a little more buzz I think because of the team.” At the Arkansas v. Troy game, one family was selected by the Associated Student Government to be the honorary family. The Baker family of Fayetteville will be honored at half-time. “We selected them for their strong UA ties,” said Tori Pohler, ASG press secretary. The Bakers have three sons attending school at the UA. “My brothers and I felt that it would make our mom and dad proud,” said Preston Baker, transportation and logistics major. “My dad graduated from the UA with a degree in engineering.” “We all grew up loving the hogs,” Baker said.
UA Officials Hire More Educators to Teach Record Number of Students by NICK OILVER Contributing Writer
UA officials recently added more faculty members in order to accommodate a record enrollment of students, which grew this semester by more than 1,500 students, a university official said. A total of 63 more faculty members have been hired compared to last year, according to a preliminary count. An official faculty count will not be available until midOctober, said Sharon Gaber, provost and vice
chancellor for academic affairs. The new faculty members come from various colleges around the nation, including Penn State, University of Chicago, Michigan State and South Carolina, Gaber said. The average class size at the UA has increased from 32 students in 2004 to 37 in 2010. The average for 2011 has yet to be calculated, Gaber said. Nationwide, 53.7 percent of classes have 20 to 49 students. Classes with 50 or more students make
Mount Sequoyah: A View from the Top
CODY DAVIS STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
This lookout over downtown Fayetteville and the UA is marked by a tall cross, which was donated to the city by the Methodist Assembly. The location is only a short drive up Maple and features views of much of the city as well as several Fay Jones originals.
up 17.9 percent, and classes with fewer than 20 students makes up 28.4 percent, according to U.S. News and World Report. The additional hires will help to keep the student-to-faculty ratio consistent, according to an unofficial report by Gaber. In 2007, the ratio of instructional faculty was 20-to-1, and has increased 21-to-1 in 2011, according to the report. Instructional faculty includes graduate assistants, research associates and assistants, and other professional staff, according to the website for the UA Office of Institutional Research. Because these ratios do not include graduate assistants or administrators who teach, the ratios are actually higher than those in the official report, Gaber said. Department officials recruit their own faculty members, because they are most familiar with the specialties within their field, she said. Administration officials also plays a role in the recruiting process by providing resources and encouraging faculty to come to the UA, Gaber said. “I frequently meet with candidates, as does Charles Robinson, vice provost for diversity affairs,” she said. From 2000 to 2010, the number of instructional faculty increased from 893 to 1,026. Student enrollment increased from 15,346 to 21,405 during the same years, according to the UA Office of Institutional Research.
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SPORTS EDITOR: JIMMY CARTER
ASST. SPORTS EDITOR: ZACH TURNER
Troy at No. 13 Arkansas 0-1, 0-0 Sun Belt
Ahead of His Time
2-0, 0-0 SEC
6 p.m. Saturday, CSS Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
True freshman Marquel Wade making waves in a crowded receiving corps by JIMMY CARTER Sports Editor
True freshman Marquel Wade has only watched the replay once. He returned a first-quarter kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown in Arkansas’ 52-3 rout of New Mexico, but didn’t bask in the moment by watching tape of the return over and over. “I don’t really care about all that, I’m just going out there, playing and competing,” Wade said. “I like to look at the bad things I did, instead of the good things. I know the good things are there. There are some things I can work on when I look at the good things, but there when I look at the bad things, there’s a lot of things I can work on. If I look at the bad things, I do good.” Wade’s kickoff was the third touchdown return by a Razorback in two games, including senior receiver Joe Adams’ two punt returns for touchdowns in the season opener against Missouri State. Wade grabbed special teams coordinator John L. Smith and guaranteed the touchdown before the game. “I told him I was going to get
him a touchdown,” Wade said. “Joe gave him to the week before, so I’m trying to match him,” Wade said. “I’m going to do what I’ve got to do to get on the field.” Getting on the field was no small feat for the Jacksonville, Fla., native. He’s the youngest receiver in
Marquel Wade
POSITION RECEIVER HEIGHT 5-11
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YEAR FRESHMAN HOMETOWN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
a deep rotation. In the first two games, 13 players have receptions. “We definitely expected him to have an impact like he has had,” Smith said. “We just have to
GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER True freshman Marquel Wade ranks second on the team in all-purpose yards, averaging 92.5 yards per game. The receiver has caught five passes for 47 yards, while also returning kickoffs and punts. make sure that the impact continues. He’s a great guy to have back there.” Wade has caught five passes, fourth on the team, for 47 yards in two games, but has also made a big impact on special teams, returning the kickoff for a touchdown against the Lobos and working as a dual punt returner with Adams. Wade’s ranks second on the team to Adams in all-purpose yards, averaging 92.5 per game. “With our receivers, we have
a lot of weapons like Cobi Hamilton, Greg Childs and [Jarius] Wright, so just to come in and impact as a freshman like that, that’s very surprising to me and that’s opening everybody’s eyes,” sophomore defensive end Chris Smith said. Smith played a role in drawing Wade to the program on Wade’s visit. The two are now roommates. “He’s a very funny guy and he’s going to be a great player for us,” Smith said. “He and Joe Ad-
ams are very similar, very explosive. Every time they touch the ball you’re just excited, ‘What’s going to happen next?’” Wade and Adams have similar physiques, standing 5-foot11, 185 pounds and 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, respectively. Like Wade, Adams made an impact as a freshman, racking up 377 receiving yards and one touchdown, while making 11 starts. The duo have a similar playing style, too. Both are quick and can make defenders miss after
the catch. “I’m the mini-me,” Wade said. “Until he’s gone, I’m the minime. I’m going to do what he do, but I’m going to try to do it better. There’s some things I’m probably better at, there’s some things he’s probably better at, you know. “I’m going to work on the stuff I can get better at and beat him at some of the stuff he do.” Wade was a highly-touted signee in the 2010 recruiting
see WADE on page 9
Arkansas Defense Striving for Turnovers by ZACH TURNER
Asst. Sports Editor
GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Senior linebacker Jerico Nelson said Arkansas’ defense has practiced interception and strip drills this week after forcing just one turnover in two games.
Arkansas’ defense has forced just one turnover through two games this season. The lone turnover came in the season opener against Missouri State when linebacker Jerico Nelson intercepted a pass. With a final tune-up against Troy on Saturday before Southeastern Conference play begins, the Razorbacks working to force more turnovers, senior cornerback Isaac Madison said. “It has been a point of emphasis because we want to
get the offense back the ball as much as possible,” Madison said. “Coach Willy Robinson has been working with us a lot on doing scoop-andscore drills, catching the ball and a lot of other drills to try and get more turnovers.” On the other side of the ball, the Hogs have turned the ball over three times in the first two games, creating a negative-two turnover ration, a rate coach Bobby Petrino said needs to improve. “It’s always a concern when you look at the turnovers and you’re not pluseight. I like plus-eight,”
Junior defensive lineman working at end and tackle Sports Editor
Junior defensive lineman DeQuinta Jones is one of the most experienced players on Arkansas’ defense. The 6-foot-5, 307-pounder is still learning the ropes at a new position, though. Jones has started 11 games in two seasons at defensive tackle, but is splitting time inside and at defensive end for the Razorbacks this season. “D.D.’s doing real good playing some end,” sophomore defensive end Chris Smith said. “D.D. is very funny. He’s always trying to imitate [senior defensive end)]
Jake [Bequette], trying to work on his speed rushing, but D.D. is very good with his hands. At first he was a little bit rough on the steps we take and pass rushing steps because it’s kind of hard rushing from the inside and then moving to the outside, but he picked it up well and you can’t tell the difference.” He’s started both games this season at end, a position he works at when the Hogs move to a five-lineman front. In the formation, junior college transfer Robert Thomas and sophomore Byran Jones work at defensive tackle, while DeQuinta Jones
see JONES on page 9
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
TROY 0-1, 0-0 MVC LAST MEETING ARKANSAS 56-20 (2009)
6 PM CSS
SERIES ARKANSAS 3-0-0
Petrino said. “That’s a good number on turnovers. But we’re not there. We’re minusright now.” Although the defense has only forced a lone intercep-
tion, they have had opportunities for others. Missouri State and New Mexico, the Hogs two opponents, have
see PRACTICE REPORT on page 9
Offensive Line a Work in Progress
Jones Pulling Double Duty by JIMMY CARTER
Troy
ARKANSAS 2-0, 0-0 SEC NO. 14 AP, NO. 13 USA
by RUMIL BAUTISTA Staff Writer
GARETH PATTERSON STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Junior defensive tackle De’Quinta Jones has played defensive end when Arkansas uses a five-man defensive front in the first two games of the season.
Arkansas’ offensive line was arguably the biggest question mark for the team going into the season and remains that way after the first two games of the season. The line has helped the Razorbacks average 51.5 points in the first two games, but has also given up four sacks and struggled with consistency in run blocking. “We need to develop depth and we need to develop experience,” offensive lines coach Chris Klenakis said. “The only good way to develop experience is to play in the game.”
The Hogs struggled to run the ball in the season opener, managing just 101 yards against Missouri State. Arkansas’ trio of running backs – junior Ronnie Wingo, senior De’Anthony Curtis and true freshman Kody Walker – had just 24 yards on 11 carries in the first half, but combined for 101 yards and 18 carries in the second half. “I thought we made a lot of steps forward the other day. I thought both our tackles that started the game played well, played better,” coach Bobby Petrino said.
see OFFENSE on page 10
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Traveler Staff Predictions Jimmy Carter Sports Editor
NCAA/NFL
Zach Turner Asst. Sports Editor
Rumil Bautista Staff Writer
Liz Beadle Staff Writer
from PRACTICE REPORT on page8
Monica Chapman Staff Writer
Martha Swearingen Staff Writer
Consensus
Against the Spread
Troy at No. 13 Arkansas (-26.5)
Arkansas 41-17
Arkansas 42-17
Arkansas 41-14
Arkansas 49-10
Arkansas 34-17
Arkansas 45-10
Arkansas
Troy
Pittsburgh at Iowa (-4)
Iowa 27-21
Iowa 20-17
Iowa 27-21
Iowa 24-21
Pittsburgh 31-28
Pittsburgh 17-14
Iowa
Pittsburgh
Tennessee at Flordia (-10)
Florida 28-24
Florida 31-10
Tennessee 28-24
Florida 31-28
Flordia 35-24
Florida 21-10
Florida
Even
No. 23 Texas at UCLA (4.5)
Texas 24-21
UCLA 23-20
Texas 34-13
UCLA 34-28
Texas 21-14
Texas 28-24
Texas
Texas
No. 1 Oklahoma at No. 5 Florida State (-4)
Oklahoma 31-20
FSU 35-28
Oklahoma 38-35
Oklahoma 38-35
Oklahoma 31-24
Oklahoma 35-31
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
No. 21 Auburn (-3) at Clemson
Auburn 24-20
Auburn 38-31
Auburn 35-31
Auburn 24-17
Clemson 35-21
Auburn 28-14
Auburn
Auburn
Kansas City at Detroit (-8.5)
Detroit 24-20
Detroit 31-3
Detroit 24-20
K.C. 38-31
K.C. 27-17
Detroit 24-14
Detroit
K.C.
Chicago at New Orleans (-7)
N.O. 31-24
N.O. 42-20
N.O. 28-20
N.O. 24-21
N.O. 24-17
N.O. 21-14
N.O.
N.O.
Philadelphia (-2.5) at Atlanta
Philly 24-14
Philly 37-17
Philly 24-21
Philly 31-14
Philly 35-31
Atlanta 34-31
Philly
Philly
St. Louis at New York Giants (-5.5)
N.Y. 28-20
N.Y. 20-14
N.Y. 27-23
St. Louis 27-24
N.Y. 13-10
St. Louis 24-21
N.Y.
St. Louis
Last Week
7-3 12-8
7-3 14-6
8-2 14-6
7-3 12-8
7-3 14-6
8-2 15-5
Year to Date
Get to Know a Razorback Arkansas Traveler staff writer Monica Chapman caught up with sophomore starting safety Eric Bennett. The two talked about his performance against New Mexico, improving as a defense and his thoughts on Texas A&M potentially joining the Southeastern Conference. Bennett played in 12 games as a cornerback last season, but moved to safety in the spring and has started both games this season. Do you think Troy will be more of a challenge than New Mexico and Missouri State were? Yes, because their fast offensive place is really fast. They play faster than the other two teams played. Defensive coordinator Willy Robinson said he was impressed with how you played Saturday. Did you think you performed well? Yeah. When we back and watched the film I did a pretty good job. That was my best performance I’ve had here so far. I feel I improved technique-wise, reading my keys and playing fast.  This is the most experience defense coach Bobby Petrino has had at Arkansas. Do you think you’ve lived up to expectations
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the first two games? I think we have, but we have to go out there and keep living up to it. What do you need to do better this week? We need to keep playing fast. That’s the key. How do you feel about starting conference play at Alabama on their home field? It’s a good challenge because we’re on their home turf. It’s just a challenge. Which teams do you think will be the hardest to play against this season? I know conference play is real hard. It’s the SEC so we have to bring it every week. Do you have any personal goals for this season? Not really. I just have a team goal and that is to win a national championship. How do you feel about Texas A&M potentially joining the SEC? It’s just another tough competitor we have to go up against. from WADE on page8
ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS (2-0)
RUSHING R. Wingo Jr. K. Walker B. Mitchell D. Curtis PASSING T. Wilson B. Mitchell
No. 23 19 8 12
Yds 116 65 64 55
TD 0 4 1 0
Lg 29 9 18 14
C-A 36-50 18-24
Yds 519 218
Int 1 0
TD 3 2
No. 11 8 7 5 4 4 4 3
Yds 171 170 89 47 66 29 18 29
TD 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Lg 33 54 17 20 19 12 17 18
RECEIVING J. Wright C. Hamilton J. Adams M. Wade R. Wingo Jr. J. Horton C. Gragg D. Curtis TACKLES Solo J. Franklin 4 R. Rasner 6 A. Highsmith 3 B. Jones 2 E. Ford 1 T. Wright 1 J. Lake 1 E. Bennett 2 J. Mitchell 1 J. Nelson 3
Ast. Total 10 14 3 9 6 9 7 9 7 8 7 8 6 7 5 7 5 6 3 6
TFL Sacks 2.0 0.5 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.5 0 0 0 0 0
DATE
OPPONENT
9-3 9-10 9-17 9-24 10-1 10-8 10-22 10-29 11-5 11-12 11-19 11-26
Missouri State W, 51-7 New Mexico Troy at Alabama Texas A&M Auburn at Ole Miss at Vanderbilt South Carolina Tennessee Mississippi State at LSU
RESULT
TROY DATE
9-3 9-17 9-24 10-1 10-8 10-15 10-25 11-5 11-12 11-19 11-26 12-3
OPPONENT
RESULT
at Clemson L, 43-19 at Arkansas Middle Tennessee UAB at UL Lafayette ULM at FIU at Navy North Texas Florida Atlantic at Western Kentucky at Arkansas State
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TROY (0-1)
RUSHING D.J. Taylor S. Southward C. Anderson B. Exley
No. 5 13 10 3
Yds 63 43 40 14
TD 0 1 0 0
Lg 56 12 8 7
C-A 24-42
Yds 258
Int 1
TD 1
RECEIVING J. Albert S. Southward E. Thomas C. Johnson B.J. Chitty J. Robinson F. Payton G. Ellis
No. 6 4 3 3 2 1 1 1
Yds 45 35 63 8 49 21 12 8
TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Lg 11 16 39 6 44 21 12 8
TACKLES Sacks B. Trawick J. Massaquoi J. Robles E. Davis J. Thomas X. Lamb L. Madden C. Hudson E. Dudley
Solo
Ast. Total
TFL
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fumbled twice, neither of which were recovered by Arkansas. Multiple defenders have dropped interception opportunities. “I think we had four missed opportunities last week,� defensive coordinator Willy Robinson said. “When you look back at last week’s game we probably had two pick-sixes if we would have intercepted it. We need to do a much better job, which I think we have this week getting our hands on balls, making interceptions.� Arkansas was in a similar situation last season as well. The Razorbacks had forced just two turnovers through their first two games against Tennessee Tech and Louisiana-Monroe. The Razorbacks return eight defensive starters from last season, but have started slow again. “We have talked as a group going into this week that is something we need to get better on,� Nelson said. “Capitalizing on those plays and making sure when we
class, returning five punts for touchdowns as a senior. He participated in fall practice last August and would’ve helped the Hogs in 2010, but the NCAA ruled he had to go to prep school. He attended Milford (N.J.) Academy last season and Rivals. com ranked him the No. 4 prep school player in the nation. He resigned with Arkansas and “He gives us a lift on, number one his speed, number two his toughness,� coach Bobby Petrino said. “He’s a very, very tough, physical player. When he covers kickoffs he’s physical and
and junior Tenarius Wright play defensive end. Bequette stands up and plays a linebacker role in the formation. Learning the new position has helped Jones play inside, coach Bobby Petrino said. “I think it’s been really good for us. It’s been good for him to learn more, work his technique harder, work his hands harder,� Petrino said. “He’s really improved playing inside and outside, and he’s playing faster. It’s good to see. We kind of threw him in as a true freshman and he didn’t know a whole lot about the position. He just went out there on pure attitude and strength. “Now he knows more fast. When he runs the football he’s fearless. He’s a good football player. “When he gets the opportunities to catch the ball and run after the catch, I think you’re just going to see him as the year goes on get better and better.� He might get more opportunities if he can make more plays like his touchdown return against New Mexico as the season progresses. “I already knew I was going to come in doing this, I’ve just got to do it now because I’m playing now,� Wade said. “Now I’ve got to get on the field and do what I have to do.�
get our hands on the ball we are actually catching it.� Nelson made the play when he had the opportunity, but said it hurts to see his teammates miss chances to force turnovers. “Watching my teammates about to get an interception and running over there about to celebrate, but when they drop it you just have to let them know to let that play go and the next one will come to you,� Nelson said. Arkansas and Florida are tied for last in the SEC in turnover margin. “We have to improve on taking care of the ball,� Petrino said. “We have to create more turnovers. I think the one thing that is a good sign is we’ve been able to score points and the defense hasn’t scored yet. I always feel like that is coming. There will be a time when our defense scores some points for us in a game. So it’s not so bad that it hasn’t happened yet because it will happen.� Arkansas will face Troy Saturday, a team that committed three turnovers in its season-opening 43-19 loss to Clemson.
about the position, you can really start to see how much better he’s getting.� Bequette is the lone captain on the defensive line, but Jones has emerged as a vocal leader on a defense returning eight starters from 2010. “He gets the team ready,� Smith said. “Before the games he’s a good motivational speaker. D.D. is becoming a great leader for us. He gets us hyped for practice and that’s good to have a leader like that to lead the team.� Through two games, Jones has four tackles, including one tackle-for-loss. He doesn’t have a sack yet, while Arkansas has just two despite ranking No. 4 nationally in scoring defense and No. 16 in total defense.
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ARKANSAS - TROY BREAKDOWN Arkansas run offense vs. Troy run defense Troy gave up nearly 200 rushing yards last week against Clemson, while opponents averaged 165 yards last year. The true identity of the Arkansas running game is yet to be seen, though, as the Hogs jumped from 102 rush yards in the season opener to 259 yards last week. Advantage: Even FILE PHOTO
Troy passing offense vs. Arkansas pass defense
Troy run offense vs. Arkansas run defense
Troy quarterback Corey Robinson completed 24 of 42 passes for 258 yards and threw one interception and one touchdown against Clemson. Three different Trojan receivers had 45 yards or more against the Tigers. Arkansas held Missouri State and New Mexico to a combined 281 passing yards in its first two games, however the Hogs did not have any sacks or interFILE PHOTO ceptions last week against the Lobos.
The Trojans gained 165 yards on the ground against Clemson two weeks ago and had three rushers – D.J. Taylor, Shawn Southward FILE PHOTO and Chris Anderson – gain 40 yards or more. This should be the biggest challenge the Hogs have faced in terms of the rush game so far this season, but Arkansas has only given up 179 yards on the ground in their first two games.
Advantage: Even
Arkansas passing offense vs. Troy pass defense Arkansas special teams vs. Troy special teams Troy quarterback Corey Robinson completed 24 of 42 passes for 258 yards and threw one interception and one touchdown against Clemson. Three different Trojan receivers had 45 yards or more against the Tigers. Arkansas held Missouri State and New Mexico to a combined 281 passing yards in its first two games, howFILE PHOTO ever the Hogs did not have any sacks or interceptions last week against the Lobos. Advantage: Even
Arkansas coaching staff vs. Troy coaching staff Bobby Petrino is in his fourth season at Arkansas and is 24-15, including a 10-3 record last season. Trojan coach Larry Blakeney is in his 21st season at Troy, where he has a long track record of success. His record is 161-83-1, including a 4319 loss to Clemson to start off the 2011 season. Petrino and Blakeney met in 2009, when the Hogs beat the Trojans 56-20.
Both teams are pretty even across the board in terms of kicking, punting, and extra points. The glaring difference, though, is Arkansas’ Joe Adams and Marquel Wade on kick return and punt return. The two have combined for three returned touchdowns in the first two games of the season. Advantage: Arkansas
Advantage: Arkansas
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Advantage: Arkansas FILE PHOTO
from OFFENSE on page 8 Senior offensive guard Grant Cook was one of three new starters on the offensive line this season. The newlook line has been a work in progress through two games, but progressed from game one to game two. “You could see it on the film,” Cook said. “We weren’t making as many mental mistakes, and we weren’t hesitating as much.” The progress the line has made has also been recognized by the Southeastern Conference. Sophomore offensive guard Alvin Bailey was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week. “Any time you are recognized by your peers and those who recognize the sport of football as lineman of the week in this conference, that’s a super honor,” Klenakis said. Despite the week-to-week improvement of the line, especially in run-blocking, Klenakis said he is not satisfied with where the team is in their progression. “I don’t know what the final stats were, but any time you run for 200 yards, I don’t call it a fluke, Klenakis said. “It’s hard to gain yards in football. It’s Division I football; nothing’s a fluke. We work for everything we get, and the guys earned it. Our run blocking’s improved but we still got a long ways to go. Run blocking takes a lot of hard work. “We need to keep getting better fundamentally and keep playing hard, and sustain and finish blocks. We made steps toward the goal, but we’re not where we have
to be.” The Razorbacks have had an almost equal amount of running and passing plays this season – 75 run plays to 74 pass plays. “I like running the ball, I’m an offensive line guy,” Cook said. “Either way, coach Petrino calls the plays, and we block them all. That’s what we do.” Wingo, Curtis and senior receiver Joe Adams all made big plays in the run game against New Mexico. “(Ronnie Wingo, De’Anthony Curtis and Joe Adams) were doing a really good job of running the ball for us,” Cook said of the New Mexico game. “And we’re confident in all of our running backs, and the offensive line loves blocking for them.” Junior running back Dennis Johnson may make a return to the line-up this weekend after coming off a mild hamstring injury. Johnson, the SEC’s active leader for career kickoff return yards and total return yards, is the back up for current starters Ronnie Wingo and De’Anthony Curtis. “Dennis is a great running back and he’s proven that time and time again,” Cook said. “That’s just another horse in the stable for us to have to go out there and run the ball.” The Hogs’ matchup Saturday against Troy will be their final chance to polish their offensive line before opening up conference play against SEC power Alabama. “None of them are where I’d like,” Klenakis said. “They all have to continue to get better. We are making the progress we need to make, but we have got to continue making it and we have got to make it in a hurry.”