Arkansas Razorbacks Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 10-3 SEC Record: 6-2 (T-2nd) 2011 Returning Starters: 15; 6 offense, 7 defense, kicker, punter
Coach: Bobby Petrino, 23–15 (3 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Garrick McGee Defensive Coordinators: Willy Robinson
2011 Arkansas Players to Watch: RB Knile Davis, WR Joe Adams, WR Greg Childs, WR Jarius Wright, DE Jake Bequette, DE Tenarius Wright, MLB Jerry Franklin, FS Tramain Thomas
2011 Arkansas Strengths:
Defense and special teams, which were so weak upon Petrino’s 2008 arrival, are now team strengths. The receiving corps may be nation’s best, and All-SEC RB Knile Davis is pushed by junior speedsters Ronnie Wingo Jr. and Dennis Johnson.
2011 Arkansas Weaknesses:
Can a new starting quarterback get the ball to the right people with the right plays? Can a young offensive line with new starting tackles protect for the pass and block for the run? Both comerback positions and one linebacker spot likely won’t be resolved until late August at the earliest.
2011 Arkansas Offense:
Duplicating the production of the nation’s No. 9 total offense will not be easy for the Razorbacks, even with virtually all their top running backs and receivers returning. Tyler Wilson is the likely replacement for record-setting quarterback Ryan Mallett. Wilson doesn’t have the snap delivery and a howitzer arm like Mallett, but he’s heady and relatively accurate and throws on the run well. Arkansas might boast the best crop of receivers in the country, and their skills are diverse. Joe Adams is dangerous in the slot as an open-field terror. Jarius Wright increased his already impressive speed in the offseason, and he’s a terrific downfield blocker. Greg Childs, who is coming off knee surgery, and Cobi Hamilton are big-play threats and fade-route experts. This group needs to cut down on its drops to be considered the best. Knile Davis led SEC running backs with 1,322 rushing yards, but the junior will be pushed by classmate Ronnie Wingo, whose dedication to running between the tackles rose to a new level in the spring. Dennis Johnson, who has recovered from injury, can’t be forgotten, while senior Broderick Green is lost for the year with a torn ACL. The offensive line will have two new tackle starters out of a mix that includes Grant Freeman, Jason Peacock and true freshman Brey Cook. Interior linemen Travis Swanson, Alvin Bailey and Grant Cook have all been starters. The line struggled a bit in the spring.
2011 Arkansas Defense:
The defense, often overlooked in Petrino’s first three seasons, had a strong spring with the talent level rivaling the more hyped offense. The Razorbacks rose 53 spots to No. 36 nationally in total defense last season and should improve on that finish with a veteran group. The returning starters are headlined by a pair of 2010 captains, end Jake Bequette and linebacker Jerry Franklin, along with safety Tramain Thomas and cornerbacks Isaac Madison and Darius Winston. The defensive tackle rotation is one to rival the SEC’s best, with D.D. Jones and Byran Jones (both out in the spring recovering from surgery) supported by junior college transfer Robert Thomas, Alfred Davis and seniors Lavunce Askew and Zach Stadther. Arkansas’ coaches believe the Hogs will be a strong run-stopping unit and be able to apply pressure better with a four-man rush than in years past. Franklin has a shot at leading the team in tackles for four consecutive years. He and Jerico Nelson will be the leaders of the linebacking corps.
2011 Arkansas Special Teams:
Johnson, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown in 2008 and 2009, returns after major intestinal surgery ended his 2010 season at two games. True freshman Marquel Wade, who enrolled for spring ball, provides potential double trouble on kick and punt returns. Joe Adams was fifth in the nation last season, averaging 15.6 yards per punt return, including a school-record 97-yard touchdown against Ole Miss. Junior Dylan Breeding blossomed in 2010, punting strategically – 18 inside the 20 – and for distance. He averaged 42.5 yards. Sophomore placekicker Zach Hocker converted 16 of 19 field goal attempts.
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2011 Arkansas Predictions:
Arkansas must find a way to reach its potential in the running game early in 2011 to take pressure off Wilson and the passing attack. The good news is that even if the offense struggles a bit early, the Razorbacks’ defense should be good enough to win some games. Alabama and LSU are the favorites in the SEC West, but if things break right for the Hogs, a division title isn’t out of the question.
2011 Arkansas Betting Odds:
Arkansas Current odds to win a National Championship: +4000
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