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!"#$%&'()"'*" +',$-."#',/ Liz Beadle Staff Writer On Nov. 18, 1922, Arkansas defeated Southern Methodist University 9-0 in the first homecoming game in school history. J. William Fulbright, who would later be a long-standing and influential
U.S. Senator, scored all nine points. Fulbright threw a touchdown pass and kicked a field goal. He would be known throughout his life as a man of countless and varied talents, whether they were as kicker and quarterback or as peacekeeper and internationalist. Senator Fulbright is just one of many important Ar-
kansas graduates who has been involved in some way with the tradition of homecoming throughout the years. This tradition generally includes the homecoming game, a pep rally, a parade and several other events and programs during homecoming week.
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Many Students Predict a Win for the Hogs Travis Pence Staff Writer
Despite the Razorbacks losing record, students are showing optimism in this year’s homecoming game against Tulsa. Although the Razorbacks have three wins and five losses, students are still showing support for the team.
Certain students expressed their undying school spirit for the football team. Jesse Anderson, senior business major, said there is no doubt in his mind that the Razorbacks will win their match-up against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. When asked why he thought so, Anderson simply said: “I have school spirit don’t I? I always assume that the Razorbacks will be victo-
Gameday Morning Kick-off Affects Pre-Game Rituals Karen Stigar Staff Writer Sometimes being a Razorback football fan means waking up early. “I would be more likely to go to an evening game because I want to sleep in on the weekends and want to tailgate be-
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determined by UA but are based on broadcast television windows and determined by the Southeastern Conference as part of the league television schedule, said Kevin Trainor, public relations director for athletics. “There are a number of factors that play into actual
rious. I don’t need to explain that. How else would I call myself a Razorback fan if I didn’t always root for my school’s team?” he said. Senior restaurant and hotel management major, Autumn Jones said, “I don’t think the Razorbacks will win, I know they will win. Because we’re number one.” Other students expressed
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Katie Waldrip is involved with ASG, the Arkansas Razorback Diamond Hogs, Kappa Kappa Gamma, RSO hospitality club and serves as a Bumpers College ambassador. Her involvement in all different aspects of campus has given her the opportunity to acquire an all encompassing outlook on college, Waldrip said. “I have such a high respect for UA,� Waldrip said. It is a huge honor to represent this school, and one that cannot be paralleled elsewhere, Waldrip said. The support and encouragement of both her twin and her older sister has meant a great deal throughout this whole experience, Waldrip said. The slogan “Crown Katie� is written on posters, banners and sidewalks all over campus and Lauren Waldrip designed the logo for her sister’s campaign, Waldrip said.
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Homecoming events sponsored by the Student Alumni Association began Oct. 24 to encourage school spirit, enthusiasm and excitement for tomorrow’s football game. “We really tried to increase Razorback spirit and pride,� said Kelly Lamb, senior director of alumni relations. “We wanted to draw Fayetteville into the university and be as inclusive as possible and not just get Greek participation. We wanted to get alumni and all of Fayetteville involved.� Homecoming events were kicked off by last week’s blood drive at the HPER. Around 1,500 donations were received, surpassing last year’s total, Lamb said. The goal is to see an increase in donations every year. One of Monday’s events, Hot Dogs with Head Hogs, provided students with free food at the Union throughout the early afternoon. Students were asking for hot dogs at 10:30 a.m. before the event had begun, Lamb said. “I thought it was a pretty good event,� said Osbourne Smith, civil engineering major. “Free food is the best part. It was good awareness about homecoming.� Other homecoming activities benefited charities.
Wednesday’s Create a Hog event, a competition in which organizations created a hog penny bank that they filled with money, also doubled as a fundraiser to raise money for the March of Dimes Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids infants and mothers. The Razorback 5K also supported charity by waiving the registration fee in exchange for five canned goods that were donated to the Volunteer Action Center on campus. “I had to do it for my sorority, and I really like to run so I probably would have signed up for it anyway,� said Jenny Johnson, sophomore pre-nursing major. “A lot of road races are kind of expensive so I can see how that would deter some people from signing up, but I can see how bringing cans is a really good way to bond the community together.� The SAA sought to promote community involvement through the Decorate the District RED program. Businesses along Dickson Street participated by allowing students to paint their windows in a Razorback theme. “I think by painting the windows it shows that not just the school supports the Razorbacks, but the whole town supports them by spreading it to off campus places as well,�
said Maggie Frost, junior anthropology, Spanish and Latin American studies major. Judging for the lawn decoration competition begins today, as well as the first annual Homecoming Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Garland Center. First and second place winners will be announced Monday and will receive a basket of prizes. “I saw the scavenger hunt advertised on the newswire, and I thought it sounded like fun,� said Nicole Lusk, sophomore dietetics major. “If I can win some merchandise, that’s even better. I have a team of four girls, and all I’m hoping for is a fun Friday afternoon. I really don’t know what to expect.� The homecoming parade that marches north up Dickson Street will begin tonight at 6 p.m. and will conclude with a pep rally at 8 p.m. at the Greek Theatre. Greek organizations, registered student organizations and residence halls competed in separate divisions throughout the week to earn points by participating in various homecoming activities. Winners from each division will be announced Sunday. “We wanted to draw Fayetteville into the university and be as inclusive as possible and not just get Greek participation,� Lamb said. “We wanted to get alumni and all of Fayetteville involved.�
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RITUALS continued from page 1 attendance at games including; game time, forecasted weather, the opponent and the on-field success of the football team,� Trainor said. The Kentucky game had an attendance of 67,154. The game was held at 7:00 p.m. “Forecasted, and eventual severe weather helped contribute to the smallest Fayetteville-game crowd we have
seen this season,� Trainor said. The weather can affect ticket sales, Trainor said. That revenue goes to support the needs of 460 studentathletes competing in 19 sports for UA, Trainor said. The UA department of athletics is one of 22 athletic departments in the country to be financially self-supporting and not being funded by the
university or state funds, he said. “Weather may also affect paid attendance or tickets sold if there are remaining tickets on game day, but many times tickets are sold even when fans or students do not actually attend the game because of season tickets and others,� Trainor said. More than 285,000 have
attended the four games held in Fayetteville this season. Last year a total of 360,566 people attended the five games held in Fayetteville, according to attendance records. “Based on ticket sales and other revenue streams we are on pace to match the revenue derived last football season,� Trainor said.
UA Professors Study Athlete Endorsements Hunter Hawk Staff Writer
A study at UA revealed that an athlete’s performance in games is an important factor in their credibility when it comes to endorsing products. The research was published in the September 2012 issue of Sport Marketing Quarterly by Gi-Yong Koo, Brody Ruihley and Stephen Dittmore, according to UA officials. While companies spend substantial amounts of money on athlete endorsements to take advantage of the benefits the athletes bring with them, little is known about how athletes’ on-field performance affects their credibility, Koo said. Dittmore, who is a sports management professor at UA, used professional golfer Michelle Wie as an example: “She has done everything right. She went to Stanford, she’s smart, she’s articulate and she’s attractive,� Dittmore said. “There’s nothing she’s done wrong except she didn’t win right away on the LPGA tour.� The research group then created a fake athlete to endorse a fake company in order to conduct the research on two groups. One group was presented with a strong performing athlete, while the other group was shown an athlete struggling competitively, Dittmore said. Koo used three main criteria when creating the athlete endorser: attractiveness, trustworthiness and expertise, said William T. Bryan, a UA intern. Gathering opinions from 50 undergraduate students, the researchers selected a photograph of an attractive woman to be a fictitious female professional golfer named Morgan Mitchell. They created a background to establish her expertise and trustworthiness as well as creating a story
that Morgan Mitchell was a co-founder of an organization that raises money and awareness for breast cancer research. Following the creation of the athlete and her background, the undergraduate students selected their own top three product categories, with the most frequently named category being cellphones. Thus, Morgan Mitchell would endorse a cellular phone called Axon Max. Koo then presented 208 undergraduate students enrolled in sport management and communications courses a packet of information about Morgan Mitchell, an article about her on-field performance and an advertisement for Axon Max. “Half of the students were presented with the positive story while the other half were presented with a negative story,� Koo said. “After reviewing the packet, the students answered questions and evaluated their attitude toward the brand and the advertisement and whether they intended to purchase the product.� The research showed that the two groups reacted differently to the two stories. The group that was given the positive story was more trusting and supportive of the athlete, while the group given the negative story distrusted the fictitious athlete, did not view her as a credible endorser and did not favorably view the product, said Barbara Jaquish, science and research communications officer. “This research will help sport marketers when they consider implementing athlete endorsement strategies by providing important information on how an athlete’s credibility is viewed when he or she is performing well or not,� concluded Koo in a press release. “When athletes maintain a high performance level, they are considered more credible, but when they struggle, so does their credibility.�
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some doubt over the Razorback’s upcoming performance but still remained optimistic. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed,� said Aaron Tan, a senior communications major. “I consider myself an optimist. I hope we will win, despite our less than average performance this season.� Even with their losing record, some students still have faith in the Razorbacks. “I think the Razorbacks have a good chance to win the homecoming game against Tulsa,� said Bobby Perdue, a senior political science major. “Although we’ve had a poor season with some terrible loses, the Razorbacks seem to be coming together. We just barely lost against Ole Miss and we won the two games before that. I just wish I could’ve seen this season’s outcome if Bobby Petrino was still head coach,� Perdue
said. Although some students are still showing support for their school’s team, other students have their doubts over the Razorback’s performance. “I don’t really follow sports. I don’t even know who we’re playing for the homecoming game. But I do know that we suck this year, so I’m just going to assume that we’ll lose this one,� said Islaya Johnson, a sophomore food science major. Some students say that the Razorbacks have been inconsistent. “I want to say ‘Of course we will win’, but I don’t know for sure. The Razorbacks seem to be very inconsistent this season. It’s hard for me to admit but I have my doubts. As long as they let us pass the ball we have a chance,� said Joel Ward, senior art education major.
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Spice Up Your Game-Day Attire Justin Bryant Staff Writer
Courtesy Photo The Razorback Marching Band, the Best in Sight and Sound, performs at half time during every Razorback football game. It’s a source of pride for many students involved.
Finding Fun and Friendship in Razorback Marching Band
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Marching band: Some consider it a sport, while others consider it an art form. Karyn Parkhurst, sophomore Razorback Marching Band member, considers it both. Parkhurst has been in band since the fifth grade, and over the course of the past nine years, band has grown to be a larger part of her life than she ever would have imagined. It affected her choice in school, her major and who she spends her time with. This is her second year to be a member of the Razorback Marching Band playing the piccolo, and she loves it even more now than she when she first began. “When I was younger, we had band camp at the U of A every summer, and that’s part of the reason I wanted to come here for school,” Parkhurst said. “It pretty much is my identity here, like I spend all my time with music people, and it’s become kind of a sub-culture. It’s what I do; it’s who I am. It really affects my time here.” Parkhurst is not naturally a sports fan, but being in the band has given her an appreciation for sports that she would not have had otherwise. “I kind of fell in love with football games because of the band,” she said. “When I go to the games, most of the time I forget to watch, but they are a lot of fun in the band, just being able to play. It makes you feel like you have an influence in whether they win because we play so loud or do the cheers.”
Courtesy Photo Parkhurst said her first time to walk onto the field to play in high school was “like a dream,” to the point where it was unexplainable. Eventually she got used to the feeling, but coming to the UA brought all of that back again. “I remember walking through the tunnel onto the field and just seeing all these people,” she said. “I actually forgot all my moves and missed a lot of stuff because I was just totally in a trance looking at everyone. It’s really weird being on the field. You feel like you’re in the middle of a bowl and everyone’s all around you. Instead of looking in, you’re looking out, and that’s kind of a weird feeling.”
Being able to do all of the formations while playing instruments takes a lot of practice. Parkhurst said that UA band members practice four days a week from 3:30-5:30 p.m., making it an eight-hours-per-week time commitment. They also have to be at every game, whether it be a home game or one that’s away. Parkhurst’s favorite part of being in band is that she always has a ton of friends she can count on. Because of how much time they
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Razorback Pride in Razorback Pizza Caitlin Murad Staff Writer
Razorback pride can come in the form of painted bodies, hog hats and screaming fans. In the Fayetteville community, pride for the Razorbacks is reflected in retail stores, bakeries and even pizzerias. For the past 31 years, Jim’s Razorback Pizza has been a patron of the UA and the Razorback community. In 1981, when Jim’s Razorback Pizza was started, the company took on more than just the Razorback name; they took on the pride of being a Razorback. Jim Waselues, CEO and owner of Jim’s Razorback Pizza, and his friend, Jim Reese, originally worked for Pizza Hut, opening stores in the NWA area. Waselues and Reese decided to partner to open their own chain of pizza stores and use the Razorback name. They opened the first Razorback Pizza in Fayetteville on what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Razorback pride is nothing new for Waselues; he and his family all attended the UA. “We are ingrained with the Razorback pride,” Waselues said. “My whole family has gone to the University of Arkansas:
Football is the essence of Razorback culture, and gameday attire is a large portion of that lifestyle. Choosing what to wear on a game day may seem simple to some fans, but for others, what’s worn to a game can have a significant impact on their futures. Although a majority of fans choose their game-day wear for stadium life, for those viewing the game in box offices and at watch parties, clothing choice is equally important. “What I wear to a game is usually just a simple Razorback tee and jeans because it’s too difficult trying to match the weather and be cute while standing in line,” said Tiffany Montgomery, a junior biochemistry major. This is usually the general consensus for most fans and visitors attending any football or sports event. I venture to provide you with just a few tips and style suggestions to incorporate some style into your routine game-day attire. Although it can be vexing and annoying, checking the weather is the first and most vital step in preparing what you’re going to wear to the game. When looking at the weather, make your clothing choices while keeping in mind that the actual temperature and conditions may be a few degrees higher or lower than the actual prediction. WOMEN For ladies, the next step is to take into account whether you will be attending the game or just watching it from a separate location. After that has been concluded, if you’re not attending the game physically, you must take into account the setting of the viewing party you plan to attend. If you’re unsure about the setting, there is nothing wrong in checking with your host for clarification. Although casual may be the dress for the setting, that is no excuse for not incorporating some style into your attire. For the casual lady who prefers not to wear a dress or skirt, jeans are not your only option. Colored trousers and capris can be an alternative way to have comfort and style in the same outfit. In addition, if heels are also not preferred, ballet calf socks combined with riding boots are unique, weather-conscious and innovative pieces that add closure to an outfit. Shawls, headbands, necklaces and bracelets are also ways to add a little style to a Razorback tee and jeans. If attending a watch party, your choice of dress is a lot more varied than the more limited choices at a football game. During the winter season, one-shoulder and A-line dresses with lace and applique are very popular this season. These dresses are popular because their large amounts of detail eliminate the need for much accessorizing. While dealing with these new cool temperatures, they also pair very well with riding boots if a large amount of walking will be taking place and heels are not an option for you. Furthermore, pleated skirts with sweaters or cardigans can be dressed up or down very easily. This versatility is the main reason why they are the perfect choice for a watch party and then a night out on Dickson Street. Waist-length jackets and peacoats in neutral colors are great add-ons to an outfit if you’re not sure if the weather will be in your favor for the evening. The great thing about these is they can be bought in thick or light versions, so you can purchase the one that best fits your lifestyle. MEN Being stylish while attending a Razorback game is probably the last thing on most guys’ minds, but for some it is. Button-down shirts in stripes and a variety of colors are effortless ways to look mature while also being comfortable. A nice pair of jeans in a choice fit and wash paired with boat shoes, cowboy boots or loafers will always complete any outfit. I challenge you to also not wear your North Face or Columbia jackets and choose a more stylish piece of outerwear to provide you with warmth. Military-style and motorcycle jackets are great choices to wear because they do all the work for you. Also, these pieces of outerwear send a message that you care. If attending a cocktail watch-party-style function,
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Jim’s Razorback Pizza has been a staple in Fayetteville for 31 years. The original pizza shop is located on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. my wife, myself and my two daughters.” Waselues has pictures of his two daughters, both Razorback cheerleaders, along with other Hog memorabilia on the walls of his office. “We really support the Razorbacks,” Waselues said. “I think we helped the Razorback name to take it a little bit further.” The logo used by Jim’s Razorback Pizza is a registered trademark of the 1980s hog. It is used in all of their stores and on
their website. Since the opening of Jim’s Razorback Pizza, the franchise has expanded to 19 restaurants. They have locations in northwest Arkansas, Little Rock and Hot Springs. The restaurant was originally geared toward anyone who loves pizza, but students and Razorback fans have been a large contributor to the success of Jim’s Razorback Pizza.
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PARKHURST continued from page 5 Marching band: Some consider it a sport, while others consider it an art form. Karyn Parkhurst, sophomore Razorback Marching Band member, considers it both. Parkhurst has been in band since the fifth grade, and over the course of the past nine years, band has grown to be a larger part of her life than she ever would have imagined. It affected her choice in school, her major and who she spends her time with. This is her second year to be a member of the Razorback Marching Band playing the piccolo, and she loves it even more now than she when she first began. “When I was younger, we
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had band camp at the U of A every summer, and that’s part of the reason I wanted to come
culture. It’s what I do; it’s who I am. It really affects my time here.”
“It’s really weird being on the field. You feel like you’re in the middle of a bowl and everyone’s all around you. Instead of looking in, you’re looking out.” Karyn Parkhurst
Sophmore Razorback Marching Band member here for school,” Parkhurst said. “It pretty much is my identity here, like I spend all my time with music people, and it’s become kind of a sub-
Parkhurst is not naturally a sports fan, but being in the band has given her an appreciation for sports that she would not have had otherwise.
“I kind of fell in love with football games because of the band,” she said. “When I go to the games, most of the time I forget to watch, but they are a lot of fun in the band, just being able to play. It makes you feel like you have an influence in whether they win because we play so loud or do the cheers.” Parkhurst said her first time to walk onto the field to play in high school was “like a dream,” to the point where it was unexplainable. Eventually she got used to the feeling, but coming to the UA brought all of that back again. “I remember walking through the tunnel onto the
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either way this drink makes for a sweet Saturday afternoon.
As the temperature drops, tailgaters will have to find new treats to heat up Homecoming. With a guaranteed wait in line for the stadium, pumpkin white hot chocolate is a guaranteed drink that will sweeten up any game day. Grab a thermos, and take it on the go or cuddle up on the couch and watch the game –
Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1 cup pumpkin puree ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped pinch salt.
Directions The best part of this recipe is the time it takes to prepare it – merely five minutes. Just heat up the milk, pumpkin, spices and vanilla until simmering and then remove from heat. You then simply add the chocolate, slowly, and stir until it has melted down. Pour into a thermos and enjoy. Courtesy Photo
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FASHION continued from page 5 blazers, sweaters, and cardigans are the best choice. These pieces of apparel are already styled and designed so that you just have to put them on with a pair of khakis, loafers and coat and walk out the door. One suggestion I would make is to be an individual and choose more unique versions of these pieces so that you can stand out amongst others who choose to wear similar things. Football-game attire is a
category of dress that is often overlooked, but it can be significant if you choose to make it a priority. Games are great first-date opportunities, and what you wear can make a huge first impression. Although winter is among us and your first instinct is to just bundle up and throw fashion out the window on your way to Razorback Stadium, take a moment and mix some style in with your Razorback spirit.
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Standout Freshman Receiver Brings Size and Speed
Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer
When Mekale McKay moved to Louisville, Ky., from Texas, he quickly got the nickname “Tex” from his teammates and coaches. The saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” and McKay is no exception to the rule. He arrived at Moore Traditional School as an eighth grader already standing six feet, four inches. In Louisville, Ky., middle schools have competitive eighth grade 7-on-7 flag football teams. McKay’s size and athleticism allowed him to make an immediate impact for Moore’s team, which was lead by head coach Bob Johnson. “He did some phenomenal things in flag football,” Johnson said. “He was pretty much unstoppable.” After leading the eighth grade team to a district championship, McKay joined the high school varsity team and played quarterback and wide receiver as a freshman. Johnson thought that McKay would eventually be a quarterback because he had a “tremendous arm.” The summer following McKay’s freshman year, Johnson took him to several football camps, including the University of Tennessee camp. At Tennessee’s camp, former Tennessee and current Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin thought highly of McKay’s performance. The University of Louisville and its former head
coach Steve Kragthorpe were “nuts about him,” as well, Johnson said. However, before his sophomore season, McKay transferred to Seneca High School and was declared ineligible to play football. He transferred back to Moore in time to play basketball that school year, but by then, Johnson had resigned and taken the athletic director position at Western High School in Louisville, Ky. The next two seasons Johnson was forced to watch McKay from the opposite sideline. Last year, Johnson said McKay “singlehandedly” beat Western. “He’s a g re at k i d ,”
Johnson said. “He’s a tremendous athlete, and when I saw him play as a freshman, I knew then that he had the capability to play (Division I football).” Initially, McKay committed to the University of Texas at El Paso, but he was “better than UTEP,” Johnson said.
While at Moore, McKay also played basketball, which probably hurt him in recruiting for football, said R i c h ard Davenport,
“The
Recruiting Guy” for ARPreps.com. “Because M e kale played spr i ng a n d summer basketball, he w as n’t able to go
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to any camps or combines to get noticed,” Davenport said. “Everyone was basing everything off of his high school film.” With only film, Scout.com ranked McKay the 110th best receiver in the country and gave him three stars. He also received a three-star rating for basketball. During the recruiting process, he decommitted to UTEP and attended camps at Cincinnati and Kentucky and visited Ole Miss and Houston. His third and final visit was to Arkansas. By then, he had grown into his current 6’6” 190 lb. frame, but Razorback fans were clamoring for the number one, five-star recruit from Springfield, Mo., Dorial GreenBeckham. When GreenBeckham chose Missouri over Arkansas, the news of McKay signing with the Razorbacks went relatively under the radar. “No doubt Arkansas would’ve loved to land (Green-Beckham) and that was a big disappointment, but Mekale has excellent size, speed and a great vertical,” Davenport said. “He should be a great player in time. He has all the tools needed.” McKay came to Arkansas and was in the mix for a starting position during preseason practices. He ultimately earned the third wide
receiver starting position and started against Jacksonville State in week one. “I thought Mekale had a good chance to play, but I wasn’t necessarily thinking he would start,” Davenport said. “That tells you he’s a great competitor and has a strong desire to play.” He caught his first collegiate pass in the week one game with Jacksonville State. Since then, he has increased his season totals to 13 receptions for 193 yards. Against ULM, McKay caught his first and only collegiate touchdown. His work ethic and talent has even been noticed by his teammates, including fellow wide receiver senior Cobi Hamilton. “He’s a heck of a player and he’s young,” Hamilton said. “He’s going to develop to make big plays, that’s just the kind of player he is.” This week, he may have to step up and carry some of the load against Tulsa. Senior tight end Chris Gragg will not play because of a knee injury and junior wide receiver Brandon Mitchell will not play because of a violation of team rules. “I’m sure he’ll fill in the role,” Hamilton said. “That’s just how this Arkansas team has been built.” Whether he has a breakout game against Tulsa or not, Johnson knows McKay will become a star player at some point. “I coached for 34 years and you only come across a player like Mekale occasionally,” Johnson said. “He is special.”
C-USA Not to Be Overlooked
Tamzen Tumlison Staff Writer
The University of Tulsa is ranked first in the Conference USA West Division with a win in each of the five conference games they have played so far and an overall record of 7-1. C-USA has its own east and west divisions with 12 teams altogether. Apart from Tulsa, C-USA West features Southern Methodist University, Houston, Tulane, Rice and the University of TexasEl Paso. C-USA East is made up of the University of Central Florida, East Carolina, Marshall, Memphis, Southern Miss and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This marks the 18th year
of C-USA’s existence and the 17th year of college football play. However, four teams – Houston, Memphis, SMU and UCF – will be leaving the conference to join the Big East Conference in July 2013. In week eight of college football, Tulsa received votes for ranking, but did not make the top 25. Houston and UCF are the only other C-USA teams to receive votes at any point in the season for the AP polls. C-USA ends each season much like the Southeastern Conference, with a championship game pitting the East and West Division winners against each other. This year the game will be Dec. 1 and will be hosted by the school with the best conference winning percentage.
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COMMENTARY
No Individual to Blame for Disappointing Season
Jessie McMullen Staff Writer The head coach situation for the Arkansas football team has had its ups and downs. It all started with the firing of Bobby Petrino. Arkansas fans watched in disappointment and feared any national title hopes were taken away with the loss of Petrino. Then stepped in interim
John L. Smith who at first had everyone on his side and things began to look up for the Arkansas fans as they still believed that they could fight for a national title. Coming into the season, the team had everything going for them: a strong, talented team, a head coach who everyone loved and an excited fan base. Once the season began, everything changed. The first game against Jacksonville State was a little rocky but no one lost hope and the general belief was that the less than stellar performance was caused by first game jitters. Then it came time for the Louisiana Monroe game, which was clearly overlooked by fans and possibly even the team knowing that the No. 1 defending national champions, Alabama was coming to
town the next week. Everything began to go downhill after the overtime loss to ULM. Fans were discouraged knowing that the hopes of a national title were way out of reach and that the season everyone was looking forward to, didn’t hold much promise anymore. Alabama came to town and defeated the Hogs, 52-0. The Razorbacks then took a 35-26 home loss against Rutgers before traveling to Texas A&M to get beat, 58-10. Nothing, absolutely nothing was going right for the team. Then the Hogs went on a two game winning streak, beating Auburn and Kentucky. This gave everyone a little spark of hope, which once again didn’t last long with a loss to Ole Miss. The Razorbacks now stand at 3-5, in the season that, as
of last spring, was going to be the best one Arkansas has ever had. Smith has taken a lot of blame for the way things have gone this season and will most likely not return next season as the search for another head coach has begun. Smith cannot take all the blame for this as there are many other contributing factors to the disappointing season of the Razorbacks. Injuries have been a key factor. Starting quarterback Tyler Wilson did not play the second half of the upset loss against ULM because of a concussion and did not see the field at all during the huge loss to Alabama. Wilson who is the leader of this team and could have led the Razorbacks to a victory over ULM and would have made a huge difference in the
Alabama game. Cornerback Tevin Mitchell was also injured and carted off the field during the ULM game and also had his gallbladder removed shortly after, which caused him to miss a chunk of games. Arkansas’ best defender, Alonzo Highsmith suffered a season ending foot injury. Linebacker Tenarius Wright was also sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury. Tight End Chris Gragg suffered a knee injury and missed a few games and made an appearance in the Ole Miss game in which he injured his knee again and will not play against Tulsa. Running back Knile Davis won’t play against Tulsa because of a hamstring injury. There are many other injuries to the team but these are a few of the key players to the team that have had a huge im-
pact on the season. Arkansas will have to win at least three of their last four games to even be considered for a bowl game. The Razorbacks finish the season with Tulsa, South Carolina, Mississippi State and LSU. All of these teams are currently ranked except Tulsa but we can’t fully give up hope yet. It will be tough, but not impossible. There isn’t just one thing to point out to blame for this disappointing season. There are many contributing factors. Everything that could have gone wrong for the Razorbacks this season, most likely has. Jessie McMullen is a guest columnist for the Arkansas Traveler. Follow the sports section on Twitter @UATravSports.
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UA interim head coach John L. Smith pointed to the blocked punt against Ole Miss as the glaring reason for the loss. Also against the Rebels, senior Dennis Johnson had two kickoff returns, going for four yards and zero yards. Both of those drives started at the five-yard line. Every time sophomore Keante Minor lined up to receive a punt, Razorback fans held their breath. He returned two punts for a total of six yards, bobbling a couple of fair catches and even fumbling one out of bounds. No one expects Minor to be Joe Adams, but Arkansas must get more production out of punt returns. For the Razorbacks to defeat the Golden Hurricane, they have to play sound special teams.
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Carry Over 1st Quarter Momentum
Arkansas has started games this season really well, outscoring opponents 79-28 in the first quarter. In three of Arkansas’ five losses, they had the lead at the end of the first quarter. However, they have a significant drop off in the second, third, and fourth quarters. They have been outscored 86-66 in the second, 72-31 in the third and 55-37 in the fourth. While Arkansas has gotten worse as the season progresses, Tulsa has gotten stronger. They have outscored their opponents 76-55 in the second quarter and 74-35 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, when they have had backups playing in blowouts, they still managed to outscore opponents 60-52. The Razorbacks cannot let up on Tulsa if they get ahead early, because they have the firepower to battle back.
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Stop the Run
Tulsa has the ninth-best running game in the country, averaging 248.8 rushing yards per game. Arkansas has improved greatly in run defense over the last several seasons, but they will have their hands full against the Golden Hurricane. Senior Alex Singleton and juniors Trey Watts and Ja’Terian Douglas will take the majority of the reps at running back, and each of them have already rushed for over 475 yards this season. If Arkansas doesn’t keep the running game in check, Tulsa will be able to control the game and keep the Razorbacks’ offense off the field.
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Spread the Ball Around in the Passing Game
Last week, senior wide receiver Cobi Hamilton nearly set a UA record with 12 receptions against Ole Miss – one short of tying the record. Hamilton’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, but he caught half of Wilson’s completed passes. Especially with senior tight end Chris Gragg injuring his knee again and junior wide receiver Brandon Mitchell not playing because of a violation of team rules, Tulsa’s defense will be able to key in on Hamilton. This means other wide receivers, such as freshman Mekale McKay and juniors Julian Horton and Javontee Herndon, will have to step up and make big plays. Also, junior Austin Tate and redshirt freshman Alex Voelzke will need to haul in passes at the tight end position in Gragg’s absence.
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HISTORY continued from page 1 This year’s homecoming game marks the 90th anniversary of homecoming at the University of Arkansas. The Hogs are 56-30-4 all-time in homecoming games. The Razorbacks will play the Tulsa Golden Hurricane for homecoming Saturday. The Hogs have played Tulsa in a homecoming game once before: a 30-23 Arkansas victory in 2008. The last time that Arkansas lost a homecoming game was in 2005. They lost three homecoming games in a row in 2003, 2004 and 2005 to Auburn, Georgia and South Carolina respectively. Last year’s homecoming game was a trademark 44-28 Razorback victory over South Carolina that catapulted the Hogs to national attention late in the 2011 season. This
year, a victory over Tulsa would be only the fourth win for Arkansas. Homecoming, by its very definition, is about more than football and more than simply a celebration of the school itself. It is a celebration of alumni, of the far-reaching effects that graduates of this school have had all over the world, and of those alumni coming back to celebrate an institution that helped form them into the people they are. Homecoming is one of the oldest and most cherished traditions at universities, including the UA. It brings feelings of connection through generations of Razorbacks. Katie Waldrip, one of the five representatives on Arkansas’ homecoming court this year, is the third Waldrip to be on homecoming court
in the last six years. Her sister Lauren was on court in 2011 and her sister Allison was on court in 2006. “We were raised with great understanding of the traditions that come not only with this university, but also with our own family,” Lauren Waldrip said. “We have lifelong pride in and passion for the University of Arkansas and we have always invested our time by serving in organizations that impact this campus as a whole.” From Fulbright to the Waldrip family, influential Arkansas graduates are found throughout the history of homecoming. Games have been lost and games have been won, but the story of amazing Arkansas graduates who go on to change the world will be told regardless.
Protect Tyler Wilson
It seems that every week Arkansas is facing a team that is in the top 30 in the country in sacks. This week is no different, as they play the country’s number one team in sacks. The Golden Hurricane has 35 sacks this season, an average of 4.4 per game. Tulsa is led by senior linebacker DeAundre Brown and senior defensive end Jared St. John, who have eight and seven sacks, respectively. Yet again, Arkansas’ young offensive line will have to bring their best performance this season in order to protect senior quarterback Tyler Wilson.
Smith Leads the Razorbacks
Traveler Archive The Razorbacks last played the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the 2008 homecoming game, which the Hogs won 30-23.
Hogs vs. Golden Hurricane Predictions
Zack Wheeler Staff Writer
Passing Offense:
Tyler Wilson struggled with turnovers last week against Ole Miss. He threw for 297 yards with two touchdowns a n d t w o i n t e rc e p tions.
Tulsa rushed the ball 20 more times last week than they threw the football. They accounted for 235 yards rushing, led by their leading rusher Ja’Terian Douglas. On the other hand, Dennis Johnson is really emerging as a quality back for Arkansas. Johnson rushed for 161 yards on 27 carries, accounting for one touchdown on the day. Arkansas must have the advantage of time
allowing one touchdown along with an interception. They are very young in the secondary, and each week they are gaining experience that will be valuable in the future. Tulsa has done a good job this year with minimizing big plays, and they only allowed one passing touchdown last week as well. Going off both teams’ performances thus far, Tulsa and Arkansas seem to be pretty even in the way they approach the pass defense aspect of the game. Advantage: Even
Zach Hocker was two for two on field goals, while Tulsa’s Daniel Schwarz missed his only attempt of the game. Based on previous performances, both teams look even here. Advantage: Even
Rushing Defense:
Tu l sa only completed eight passes in last week’s win over Rice, but those 8 completions accounted for 201 yards. Tulsa has shown throughout the year they have big play capability, despite relying heavily on their running game. I look for Arkansas to utilize Cobi Hamilton against the smaller defensive backs of Tulsa. Despite last week’s struggles, Arkansas still has the edge here. Advantage: Arkansas
Rushing Offense:
possession to have a chance to beat a form i dable Tu l s a opponent. Tu l s a , however, has been more consistent and dedicated to the run throughout the season. Advantage: Tulsa
Passing Defense:
Arkansas gave up some big plays in the s e c ondary despite only
Tulsa is slightly ahead of Arkansas is rushing yards allowed per game. Tulsa gives up 121.1 yards per game as opposed to Arkansas allowing 123.4 yards per game. The difference comes down to the pressure on the quarterback. Besides the Auburn game, Arkansas hasn’t knocked many quarterbacks to the ground consistently. Tulsa leads the nation with 35 sacks, averaging 4.4 a game. Wilson has been knocked around a lot this season, and I don’t see that changing this weekend. Advantage: Tulsa
Special Teams:
Arkansas lost a tough game last week due to special teams, so this category is essential for both teams. Arkansas couldn’t generate anything on the return game last week, and Tulsa was modest as well. The punters for both teams are a strong point. Dylan Breeding averaged 39 yards per punt, while Tulsa’s Cole Way averaged 41 yards per punt.
tial. Coach John L. Smith is still letting the coordinators coach, and has also had to deal with the ongoing Brandon Mitchell situation. Tulsa coach Bill Blankenship is in his first season with the Hurricanes, and he has them in great position to make a bowl game this season. Advantage: Tulsa
Overall:
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Coaching:
Tu l s a’s coaching staff has found a working formula that has led them to a 7-1 record this season. Arkansas’ coaching staff is still searching for the right formula to get the Hogs to their maximum poten-
Tulsa has played and shown they are the better football team coming into the game. Arkansas has had their opportunities, but nothing has seemed to go their way this year. Tulsa leads the way with a consistent running g a m e and cons t a n t pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Arkansas must find a way to have the ball last with a chance t o close out t he g a m e . Based on previous and year-long performance, Tulsa is the better overall team in this contest. Advantage: Tulsa
C-USA continued from page 9 There are six bowl games that C-USA teams vie for each year, including the Liberty Bowl, in which a C-USA team plays an SEC team, and the TicketCity Bowl, featuring a C-USA team and a Big Ten team. Over the past 17 years, C-USA teams have earned 67 bowl bids. So far in the season, UCF and Tulsa are the only two teams that have become bowl-eligible. Southern Miss, UAB, UTEP and Memphis cannot be bowl eligible because they have each lost more than seven games. Three of the top 10 performers in C-USA rushing yards play for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Ja’Terian Douglas ranks third with 87.8 yards per game while Trey Watts and Alex Singleton rank fifth with 72.4 yards and tenth with 61.9 yards, respectively. First for the East Division of C-USA is UCF, who also ranks first in the conference’s scoring defense. However, the highestscoring offense is Marshall, who average 39.9 points a game. Tulsa follows closely behind with 39.5. With Tulsa’s three top10 rushing players, Tulsa also has the domination of the team rushing yards category, averaging 248.6 yards a game. Tulsa comes into Fayetteville Saturday morning with a seven-win streak, the longest streak thus far in the season for any C-USA team, three more than UCF’s current streak of four.
RAZORBACK FAN CODE OF CONDUCT Razorback fans are the best of the best. They model this by loudly supporting the Razorbacks and displaying respect and good sportsmanship toward the visiting team and visiting fans. However, the NCAA, SEC, and UA have assigned a high priority to assuring athletic events are conducted in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship by spectators, student-athletes, and coaches. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants, offi cials and event management staff in a positive manner. PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR: Spectators are reminded that security personal have authority to remove from the stadium, anyone engaged in unsafe or inappropriate conduct including: profanity, racial, sexist, or other abusive or intimidating comments or actions directed at offi cials, event management staff,student-athletes, coaches, team representatives or other fans. Fighting, smoking in public areas and drunkenness will not be tolerated. Throwing of any objects in the stadium is forbidden. UA policy strictly prohibits anyone from entering the sideline or fi eld without proper credentials. ENFORCEMENT: Violations of any UA athletic event policies are subject to removal from the site of competition, or arrest and/or loss of ticket privileges. The University of Arkansas reserves the right to remove the ticket holder from the premises if, in the sole opinion of the security personnel, the ticket holder’s conduct endangers or disrupts the environment.
Logan Webster Staff Photographer In a season that few fans saw coming, interim head coach John L. Smith has led the Razorbacks to a 3-5 record going into the homecoming game against Tulsa.
SEC POLICY REGARDING FAN BEHAVIOR ACCESS TO COMPETITION AREA In all sports, access to the competition area shall be limited to participating studentathletes, coaches, officials, support personnel and properly-credentialed individuals at all times. For the safety of participants and spectators alike, at no time before, during or after a contest shall spectators be permitted to enter the competition area. It is the responsibility of each member institution to implement procedures to ensure compliance with this policy. Institutional penalties against individuals who improperly enter the competition area shall include, but not be limited to, expulsion from the facility, arrest for trespassing, and the loss of future ticket privileges. In addition to these three penalties, violators who are students shall be subject to institutional student disciplinary measures. Each institution is responsible for publicizing this policy, as well as the penalties associated with violations, through appropriate means, such as ticket back statements, public address announcements, video/matrix announcements, facility signage and other means available. It is likewise the responsibility of each head coach to publicly discourage spectators from entering the playing area at any time. Penalties for institutional violations – In the sports of football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, at the discretion of the Commissioner: 1st offense: an institutional fi ne of $5,000; 2nd offense: an institutional fi ne of up to $25,000; 3rd offense or subsequent offense: an institutional fine of up to $50,000. If an institution is penalized and subsequently does not have a violation for a period of three years (from the date of the violation), that subsequent violation shall be considered a 2nd offense. LANGUAGE/SIGNAGE/CHANTS The use by any coach, student-athlete, support personnel or spectator of vulgar, racist, or sexist language or signage is strictly prohibited at all conference competition facilities. Orchestrated verbal chants or foul language directed at visiting student-athletes, coaches, team personnel, orfans are also prohibited. It is the responsibility of each institution to institute procedures to prevent such occurrences, including ticket back statements, public address announcement, video/matrix announcements, facility signage and other means available. Institutional penalties against spectators engaging in such behavior shall include, but not be limited to, expulsion from the facility and the loss of future ticket privileges. Penalties against coaches, student-athletes or support personnel are outlined in the NCAA rules for the respective sports and are administered by the competition officials. Penalties for institutional violations – On a yearly (by school year) basis and at the discretion of the Commissioner: 1st offense: a private or public notifi cation and reprimand of the institution; 2nd or subsequent: and institutional fi ne of up to $5,000.
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