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==Leading into the 2009 season==
==Leading into the 2009 season==
Former [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]] head coach [[John L. Smith]] was hired as special teams coordinator.<ref name="jls">"Former Michigan State coach joins Arkansas staff." January 16, 2009. [[International Herald-Tribune]]. [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/01/16/sports/FBC-Arkansas-Smith.php Story.]Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> He replaced Lorenzo Ward who took a spot with the [[South Carolina Gamecocks]].<ref name="jls"> </ref> Quarterback [[Ryan Mallett]] and linebacker Ryan Powers were both arrested before the season. Mallett's charge of [[public intoxication]] garnered national headlines, and Powers was charged with [[shoplifting]] from a [[Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville]] [[Wal-Mart]].<ref>"Mallett pleads guilty to public intoxication." April 4, 2009. [[Sports Illustrated]]. [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/04/04/Mallett.DUI.ap/index.html Article.] Retrieved on [[April 14]], [[2009]].</ref><ref>"Hogs linebacker arrested on shoplifting charge." April 4, 2009. [[Associated Press]]. [http://www2.arkansasonline.com/razorbacks/news/2009/mar/11/hogs-linebacker-arrested-shoplifting-charge/ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]].</ref> Neither player is expected to be suspended.<ref>Abrams, Alex. "Petrino ‘Not Happy’ With Latest Arrests." March 23, 2009. [[The Morning News (Arkansas)|The Morning News]]. [http://arkansas.scout.com/2/849939.html Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]].</ref>
Former [[Michigan State Spartans football|Michigan State]] head coach [[John L. Smith]] was hired as special teams coordinator.<ref name="jls">"Former Michigan State coach joins Arkansas staff." January 16, 2009. [[International Herald-Tribune]]. [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/01/16/sports/FBC-Arkansas-Smith.php Story.]Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> He replaced Lorenzo Ward who took a spot with the [[South Carolina Gamecocks]].<ref name="jls"> </ref> Quarterback [[Ryan Mallett]] and linebacker Ryan Powers were both arrested before the season. Mallett's charge of [[public intoxication]] garnered national headlines, and Powers was charged with [[shoplifting]] from a [[Fayetteville, Arkansas|Fayetteville]] [[Wal-Mart]].<ref>"Mallett pleads guilty to public intoxication." April 4, 2009. [[Sports Illustrated]]. [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/04/04/Mallett.DUI.ap/index.html Article.] Retrieved on [[April 14]], [[2009]].</ref><ref>"Hogs linebacker arrested on shoplifting charge." April 4, 2009. [[Associated Press]]. [http://www2.arkansasonline.com/razorbacks/news/2009/mar/11/hogs-linebacker-arrested-shoplifting-charge/ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]]. [http://www.webcitation.org/5hSgstikB Archived] 2009-06-11.</ref> Neither player is expected to be suspended.<ref>Abrams, Alex. "Petrino ‘Not Happy’ With Latest Arrests." March 23, 2009. [[The Morning News (Arkansas)|The Morning News]]. [http://arkansas.scout.com/2/849939.html Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]]. [http://www.webcitation.org/5hSgtKXwl Archived] 2009-06-11.</ref>
===Players===
===Players===
====Additions====
====Additions====
Punter Briton Forester signed with the team on [[March 2]] out of [[Palomar College]].<ref name="for">"Briton Forester." [[Rivals.com]]. [http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=84277 Article.] Retrieved on [[March 3]] [[2009]].</ref> Forester had previsouly competed at [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaii]] in [[2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2006]] and [[2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2007]], and will be designated a junior at Arkansas.<ref>"Punter Briton Forester signs with Arkansas, joins 2009 recruiting class." [[KFSM-TV|KFSM]]. [http://www.kfsm.com/news/sns-ap-fbc--arkansas-signing,0,3035475.story Article.] Retrieved on [[March 3]] [[2009]].</ref> New special teams coach John L. Smith was integral in Forester's signing.<ref name="for"> </ref> Due to [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] rules, Forester will not join the team until [[2010 Arkansas Razorbacks football team|2010]], leaving a need at [[Punter (American football)|punter]] which may be filled by QB Ryan Mallett.<ref>Holt, Bob. "QB Mallett getting his kicks as punter." [[Arkansas Democrat-Gazette]]. April 6, 2009 [http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Sports/256711/ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]].</ref><ref>Crawford, Kirkland. "Ex-MSU coach: Ex-U-M QB Ryan Mallett could be 'heck of a punter'." [[Detroit Free Press]]. April 9, 2009 [http://www.freep.com/article/20090409/SPORTS06/90409098/1048/SPORTS/Ex-MSU+coach++Ex-U-M+QB+Ryan+Mallett+could+be++heck+of+a+punter+ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]].</ref>
Punter Briton Forester signed with the team on [[March 2]] out of [[Palomar College]].<ref name="for">"Briton Forester." [[Rivals.com]]. [http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=84277 Article.] Retrieved on [[March 3]] [[2009]].</ref> Forester had previsouly competed at [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaii]] in [[2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2006]] and [[2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2007]], and will be designated a junior at Arkansas.<ref>"Punter Briton Forester signs with Arkansas, joins 2009 recruiting class." [[KFSM-TV|KFSM]]. [http://www.kfsm.com/news/sns-ap-fbc--arkansas-signing,0,3035475.story Article.] Retrieved on [[March 3]] [[2009]].</ref> New special teams coach John L. Smith was integral in Forester's signing.<ref name="for"> </ref> Due to [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] rules, Forester will not join the team until [[2010 Arkansas Razorbacks football team|2010]], leaving a need at [[Punter (American football)|punter]] which may be filled by QB Ryan Mallett.<ref>Holt, Bob. "QB Mallett getting his kicks as punter." [[Arkansas Democrat-Gazette]]. April 6, 2009 [http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Sports/256711/ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]]. [http://www.webcitation.org/5hSgtj4px Archived] 2009-06-11.</ref><ref>Crawford, Kirkland. "Ex-MSU coach: Ex-U-M QB Ryan Mallett could be 'heck of a punter'." [[Detroit Free Press]]. April 9, 2009 [http://www.freep.com/article/20090409/SPORTS06/90409098/1048/SPORTS/Ex-MSU+coach++Ex-U-M+QB+Ryan+Mallett+could+be++heck+of+a+punter+ Article.] Retrieved on [[April 11]], [[2009]].</ref>
====Departures====
====Departures====
In a press release on [[December 16]], [[2008]], Nathan Dick, brother of [[Casey Dick]], announced his intentions to transfer from the University of Arkansas.<ref name="nathan">"Nathan Dick Granted Release." 12/16/2008. arkansasrazorbacks.com. [http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=3634224 Story.] Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> His release was granted by Bobby Petrino.<ref name="nathan"> </ref> Dick transferred to in-state [[University of Central Arkansas|UCA]].<ref>"Nathan Dick Headed to UCA." 01/06/09 [[KATV]]. [http://www.katv.com/news/stories/0109/583019.html Story.] Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> Crosby Tuck, a sophomore receiver from [[Shiloh Christian School]], announced that he would no longer compete with the Razorbacks on [[February 23]], [[2009]].<ref name="tuck">Trainor, Kevin. "Tuck will no longer play football." 02/23/2009 [http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=3677187&DB_OEM_ID=6100 Article.] Retrieved on [[February 24]], [[2009]].</ref> The [[Springdale, Arkansas|Springdale]] native's decision was based on an an elbow injury [[2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team#Kentucky|against Kentucky in 2007]], from which he has not returned. Tuck will remain at the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref name="tuck"> </ref>
In a press release on [[December 16]], [[2008]], Nathan Dick, brother of [[Casey Dick]], announced his intentions to transfer from the University of Arkansas.<ref name="nathan">"Nathan Dick Granted Release." 12/16/2008. arkansasrazorbacks.com. [http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=30726&SPID=2419&DB_OEM_ID=6100&ATCLID=3634224 Story.] Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> His release was granted by Bobby Petrino.<ref name="nathan"> </ref> Dick transferred to in-state [[University of Central Arkansas|UCA]].<ref>"Nathan Dick Headed to UCA." 01/06/09 [[KATV]]. [http://www.katv.com/news/stories/0109/583019.html Story.] Retrieved on [[January 17]] [[2009]].</ref> Crosby Tuck, a sophomore receiver from [[Shiloh Christian School]], announced that he would no longer compete with the Razorbacks on [[February 23]], [[2009]].<ref name="tuck">Trainor, Kevin. "Tuck will no longer play football." 02/23/2009 [http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=3677187&DB_OEM_ID=6100 Article.] Retrieved on [[February 24]], [[2009]].</ref> The [[Springdale, Arkansas|Springdale]] native's decision was based on an an elbow injury [[2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team#Kentucky|against Kentucky in 2007]], from which he has not returned. Tuck will remain at the [[University of Arkansas]].<ref name="tuck"> </ref>

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The 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks football team will represent the University of Arkansas in the 2009 football season. The Razorbacks will play seven home games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas and one home game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas. Head coach Bobby Petrino will be entering his second season at Arkansas.

Leading into the 2009 season

Former Michigan State head coach John L. Smith was hired as special teams coordinator.[1] He replaced Lorenzo Ward who took a spot with the South Carolina Gamecocks.[1] Quarterback Ryan Mallett and linebacker Ryan Powers were both arrested before the season. Mallett's charge of public intoxication garnered national headlines, and Powers was charged with shoplifting from a Fayetteville Wal-Mart.[2][3] Neither player is expected to be suspended.[4]

Players

Additions

Punter Briton Forester signed with the team on March 2 out of Palomar College.[5] Forester had previsouly competed at Hawaii in 2006 and 2007, and will be designated a junior at Arkansas.[6] New special teams coach John L. Smith was integral in Forester's signing.[5] Due to NCAA rules, Forester will not join the team until 2010, leaving a need at punter which may be filled by QB Ryan Mallett.[7][8]

Departures

In a press release on December 16, 2008, Nathan Dick, brother of Casey Dick, announced his intentions to transfer from the University of Arkansas.[9] His release was granted by Bobby Petrino.[9] Dick transferred to in-state UCA.[10] Crosby Tuck, a sophomore receiver from Shiloh Christian School, announced that he would no longer compete with the Razorbacks on February 23, 2009.[11] The Springdale native's decision was based on an an elbow injury against Kentucky in 2007, from which he has not returned. Tuck will remain at the University of Arkansas.[11]

Recruits

US college sports recruiting information for 2009 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Alvin Bailey
OL
Broken Arrow, OK Broken Arrow HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg) 5.3 Aug 14, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Neal Barlow
WR
Little Rock, AR Pulaski Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.55 Sep 18, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 75
Colby Berna
OL
Fayetteville, AR Fayetteville HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 5.1 Feb 6, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
Shauntez Bruce
OL
Tallahassee, FL Lincoln HS 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) 295 lb (134 kg) N/A Jan 12, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Ryan Calender
DE
Caddo Mills, TX Caddo Mills HS 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.8 May 28, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 74
Rudell Crim
DB
Tallahassee, FL Butler County (KS) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.4 Jan 20, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Knile Davis
RB
Missouri City, TX Marshall HS 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m) 209.5 lb (95.0 kg) 4.48 Jan 9, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
David Gordon
DB
Tulsa, OK East Central HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 4.4 Jul 18, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 80
Cobi Hamilton
WR
Texarkana, TX Texas HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 4.56 Jan 27, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 78
John Henderson
DT
Oakland, CA College of the Sequoias 6 ft .5 in (1.84 m) 305 lb (138 kg) 4.95 Feb 2, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Rickey Hughey
ATH
Lewisville, AR Lafayette County HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 221 lb (100 kg) 4.7 Oct 14, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 40
DeQuinta Jones
DT
Bastrop, LA Bastrop HS 6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m) 305 lb (138 kg) 4.70 Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Anthony Leon
DB
Miami, FL College of the Sequoias 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.55 Jan 23, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Kevin Lowery
DT
Gainesville, FL Gainesville HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) 5.1 Oct 15, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 78
Brandon Mitchell
ATH
Amite, LA Amite HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.5 Jan 14, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Jerry Mitchell
DB
Mandeville, LA Mandeville HS 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 4.5 Sep 8, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Austin Moss
LB
Rockwall, TX Rockwall-Heath HS 6 ft 2.5 in (1.89 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 4.57 Jul 31, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Colton Nash
DE
Sulphur Springs, TX Sulphur Springs HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 243 lb (110 kg) 4.8 Jan 25, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 75
Anthony Oden
OL
Chatham, VA Hargrave Military Academy 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 314 lb (142 kg) 4.87 Aug 9, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 72
Ross Rasner
ATH
Waco, TX Reicher Catholic HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.6 Jul 17, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 75
Lance Ray
ATH
Havana, FL East Gadsden HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 4.45 Dec 8, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 79
Andru Stewart
DB
Bakersfield, CA College of the Sequoias 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 191 lb (87 kg) 4.5 Dec 20, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Travis Swanson
OL
Kingwood, TX Kingwood HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 271 lb (123 kg) 5.45 Aug 4, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Austin Tate
TE
Harrison, AR Harrison HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 4.75 May 30, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 76
Robert Thomas
DT
Muskogee, OK Muskogee HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 305 lb (138 kg) N/A Oct 20, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 74
Zhamal Thomas
OL
New Iberia, LA Navarro CC 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 325 lb (147 kg) 5.05 Dec 8, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A
Terrell Williams
ATH
Tulsa, OK Union HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 4.59 Jan 18, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 75
Turell Williams
RB
West Helena, AR Central HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 4.5 Apr 3, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 77
Ronnie Wingo Jr.
ATH
St. Louis, MO St. Louis University HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 4.4 Jan 27, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 79
Darius Winston
DB
West Helena, AR Central HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.3 Sep 5, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 20   Rivals: 15
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Arkansas 2009 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  • "2009 Arkansas Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  • "2009 Player Commitments - Arkansas". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-02-14.

Regular season

Schedule

September 5Missouri State*

  September 19Georgia

  September 26at Alabama

  October 3vs. Texas A&M*

  October 10Auburn

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

  October 17at Florida

  October 24at Ole Miss

  October 31Eastern Michigan*dagger

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

  November 7South Carolina

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

  November 14Troy*

  • Razorback Stadium
  • Fayetteville, AR

  November 21Mississippi State

  • War Memorial Stadium
  • Little Rock, AR

  November 28at LSU

 

Template:CFB Schedule End

Rankings

Ranking Movement
Poll Pre Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Final
AP
Coaches
Harris Not released
BCS Not released

Personnel

Coaching staff

2008 Arkansas Razorbacks coaching staff

Head Coaches

Offensive Coaches

  • Offensive Coordinator - Paul Petrino
  • Quarterbacks - Garrick McGee
  • Running Backs - Tim Horton
  • Tight Ends - Tim Horton
  • Offensive Line - Mike Summers
  • Graduate Assistant - Chip Long

Defensive Coaches

  • Defensive Coordinator - Willy Robinson
  • Linebackers - Reggie Johnson
  • Defensive Tackle - Bobby Allen
  • Defensive Ends - Kirk Botkin
  • Secondary -
  • Graduate Assistant - Courtney Sanders
 

Special Teams

Administrative Staff

  • Athletic Director (AD) - Jeff Long
  • Director of High School Relations - Dean Campbell
  • Director of Football Operations - Mark Robinson
  • Strength and Conditioning - Jason Veltkamp
  • Recruiting Coordinator - Tim Horton

Roster

Game notes

Statistics

Team

See also

Footnotes

References

  1. ^ a b "Former Michigan State coach joins Arkansas staff." January 16, 2009. International Herald-Tribune. Story.Retrieved on January 17 2009.
  2. ^ "Mallett pleads guilty to public intoxication." April 4, 2009. Sports Illustrated. Article. Retrieved on April 14, 2009.
  3. ^ "Hogs linebacker arrested on shoplifting charge." April 4, 2009. Associated Press. Article. Retrieved on April 11, 2009. Archived 2009-06-11.
  4. ^ Abrams, Alex. "Petrino ‘Not Happy’ With Latest Arrests." March 23, 2009. The Morning News. Article. Retrieved on April 11, 2009. Archived 2009-06-11.
  5. ^ a b "Briton Forester." Rivals.com. Article. Retrieved on March 3 2009.
  6. ^ "Punter Briton Forester signs with Arkansas, joins 2009 recruiting class." KFSM. Article. Retrieved on March 3 2009.
  7. ^ Holt, Bob. "QB Mallett getting his kicks as punter." Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. April 6, 2009 Article. Retrieved on April 11, 2009. Archived 2009-06-11.
  8. ^ Crawford, Kirkland. "Ex-MSU coach: Ex-U-M QB Ryan Mallett could be 'heck of a punter'." Detroit Free Press. April 9, 2009 Article. Retrieved on April 11, 2009.
  9. ^ a b "Nathan Dick Granted Release." 12/16/2008. arkansasrazorbacks.com. Story. Retrieved on January 17 2009.
  10. ^ "Nathan Dick Headed to UCA." 01/06/09 KATV. Story. Retrieved on January 17 2009.
  11. ^ a b Trainor, Kevin. "Tuck will no longer play football." 02/23/2009 Article. Retrieved on February 24, 2009.