Three Blind Mice

Scrimmage Statistics

The Razorbacks held their first scrimmage of the preseason last night at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Casey Dick was a pedestrian 4-10 for 30 yards with a TD pass and an INT. Little brother Nathan was 8-10 for 116 yards with 2 TD passes. Can someone please tell me if they spot London Crawford? The rest of the stats can be found right here on your one and only stop for Hog news.

Rushing: Michael Smith 9-59 1 TD, Torian Wilkins 17-41, Darren McFadden 3-12 1 TD, Hezekiah Smith 6-12, Felix Jones 2-10, London Crawford 1-8, Peyton Hillis 1-3, Farod Jackson 1-2, Williams 1-2, Casey Dick 3-1, Joe Chaisson 2-(-1), Nathan Emert 3-(-10)
Passing: Nathan Dick 8-10-0 116 yards, 2 TDs, Casey Dick 4-10-1 30 yds., 1 TD, Brian Reader 2-4-0 21 yds, Nathan Emert 4-17-0 11 yds., Tucker 1-1-0 7 yds., Joe Chaisson 0-1-0, Darren McFadden 0-1-0
Receiving: John Aaron Rees 3-40, Henry 3-27, Crosby Tuck 2-42 1 TD, Carlton Salters 2-35 1 TD, Williams 2-1, Marques Wade 1-15, Robert Johnson 1-12, Felix Jones 1-9, Andrew Davie 1-5, Jackson 1-1
Field Goals: Jeremy Davis 7-8, Alex Tejada 7-8
Punting: Jeremy Davis 4-43.5, Smith 5-39.8
Tackles: Burton 7, Ambronse 6, Woods 6, Jones 5, Mitchell 5, Norton 4, W. Davis 4, Forte 4, Shavers 3, Fairchild 3, Madison 3, Boner 3, Hewitt 3
Interceptions: Harris 1
Sacks: W. Davis 1 (-9), Alexander 1 (-5)

CBS Sportsline's Big Game Run Down

Arkansas v. Alabama is the only Hog game listed.

http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/story/10290109

Where to eat

Where do I eat when I'm in town for the game? Easy. Herman's, Uncle Gaylords, and cold beer at On the Rocks. I can appreciate all of the good restaurants in northwest Arkansas, but this crop is best in my book.

Ryan Powers All Redshirt Freshman Team

I'm not sure how College Football News comes up with the rankings, but Ryan Powers is getting a little love.

http://cfn.scout.com/2/666787.html

Recruiting Rundown

There's a good rundown of the committed recruits in today's democrat-gazette, but the new recruiting reporter. I especially like how he actually says who offered the recruits, rather than saying who was "interested" like another recruitnik.

http://www.wholehogsports.com/adg/198156/

Monk injury - UPDATE

Word is drifting out that there is probably no torn ligaments to Marcus Monk's knee, which is good news. He's the only proven WR on the team, and losing him would be tough, especially with a shaky QB under center.

Here's the AP story.

UPDATE: Just a bone bruise.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2968923

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/specials/preview/2007/08/10/hogs.monk.ap/index.html

Houston Nutt's Coaching Record

It is customary for us (well, some of us) to take a look at Houston Nutt's coaching record in his time at Arkansas. The purpose of this exercise is to remind ourselves of a few important facts. For example, did you know that Houston Nutt is the longest tenured coach never to have taken his school to the BCS? Did you also know that Houston Nutt's winning percentage at Arkansas has never been higher than in his first season (.750) despite winning 10 games in 2006? And finally, did you know that in every single season at Arkansas, when Nutt loses his first SEC game, he loses the next one?

Here's a link to Nutt's record as a coach, including his days at Murray State and that brilliant 4-7 season at Boise State that catapulted him to Arkansas. Ye Gods.

As an added bonues, here's a link to Nutt's record by opponent. Some interesting stats jump out:

0-5 vs. Georgia
0-3 vs. Florida
3-6 vs. LSU
2-4 vs. Tennessee
2-2 vs. Kentucky

But he does whip up on those Mississippi schools. He's a combined 14-4 against the Rebels and Bulldogs.

This is sure to get Johnny Fayetteville all fired up.

SEC West vs. Big XII South

An e-mailer to CFN.com asked Pete Fiutak which division was better. Here is the complete question and answer:

Who is better, the SEC West or the Big XII South? I need to settle a bet. – Mark
A: Gambling is illegal at Bushwood and I never slice. This year? Whoooo. Play it off. Projected No. 1 Texas vs. No. 1, LSU on a neutral field, I’d take LSU, but it’s a pick ‘em. I’d take No. 2 Oklahoma over No. 2 Auburn, No. 3 Texas A&M over No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Oklahoma State over No. 4 Arkansas, No. 5 Texas Tech over No. 5 Ole Miss, and No. 6 Miss State over No. 6 Baylor. I think it’d be 4-2 Big 12 North, but I won’t argue if you want to call it dead even.

Not that I agree with the OSU pick over the Hogs, but I'm sure Johnny Fayetteville can come up with the appropriate amount of vitriol.

Former Hog John Daly at -3

Has the clubhouse lead. How long will it last? Probably not long, but it's always fun when he's around.

http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/leaderboard/