2009 Northwest Arkansas Football Tab - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
2009 ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS PREVIEW: Bobby building
Petrino confident foundation for success is near completion
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.2009 preseason magazine rankings
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Arkansas position-by-position analysis
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Quarterback Interceptions were coming with alarming regularity early in fall camp from Ryan Mallett and Tyler Wilson, the contenders for the starting job.
2009 ARKANSAS FORECAST: Give these Hogs Liberty, Memphis
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.OK, we were a little rambunctious a year ago, predicting an 8-5 record, including a bowl victory, for Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino's first edition of the Razorbacks.
High schools: BEST OF CLASS 7A
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Fayetteville's Brandon Allen, 6-3, 220 pounds, has all the physical and mental tools, and he's a coach's son to boot. He was the starter from Day 1 as a sophomore and threw for more than 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns against top competition.
All lined up, ready to go
Tigers offense functioning behind strong, savvy bunch
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Former Arkansas offensive lineman Benji Mahan flashes a big smile when asked about his guys at Bentonville.
Cleanup man for Har-Ber
Pruitt delivers big tackles, stops batters on the mound
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.It seemed like everyone believed Houston Pruitt's future was in football.
Fayetteville can't just give it away
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Quarterback Brandon Allen knows he has to be more careful when he drops back to pass.
7A-West predictions
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.1. Springdale Har-ber Wildcats are serious challengers for state title
Morehart makes move, still man for Grizzlies
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Zach Morehart made quite an impression on Fort Smith Northside Coach Darrell Henry the first time Henry watched him in practice.
Rebels' defense capable of carrying large load
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.If defense wins championships, as most coaches still claim, then Fort Smith Southside should be in good shape this season.
Rogers Heritage taking it one step at a time
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.A photo hanging on Perry Escalante's refrigerator is a constant reminder for where Rogers Heritage's football program started and how much it's grown.
Rogers healthy again, ready for another go
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Luck wasn't on Andy Couture's side at the end of last season, and it stalked him into the spring.
Coaches ask Clinard to do it all for Bulldogs
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Chris Clinard will play many roles for Springdale this season, but he has one major responsibility.
Van Buren eager to see if it's the real deal
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Familiar names at Greenwood
Lunney, Young continue family coaching legacies
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Greenwood Coach Rick Jones likes to hire coaches' sons every chance he gets.
Siloam lineman 'a cut above' rest
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Deric England thought he was something special when he reported to Siloam Springs practice as a sophomore two years ago.
Goblins tempered by inexperience
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.This year's Harrison team makes Coach Tom Tice feel young again.
Best of Class 5A
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.BEST QUARTERBACK Tyler Shook Tyler Shook, 6-0, 175 pounds, won the job at Greenwood as a junior, started 10 games and helped the Bulldogs win the conference championship, passing for 2,865 yards and 33 touchdowns.
1-4A CONFERENCE: Take the best of both worlds
Abshier dabbles with Spread but clings to Wing-T as well
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.1-4A CONFERENCE: Healthy and head-strong
Shiloh Christian linebacker a leader on and off the field
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Mitchell Roberts walked off the field after Shiloh Christian's first day of practice in pads this summer looking as healthy as he has in years.
1-4A CONFERENCE: Defending champion Saints remain the center of attention
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Shiloh Christian Coach Josh Floyd is ready for all the excitement to die down so he can get to business.
Best of Class 4A
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Kiehl Frazier, a 6-2, 210-pound junior, has the ideal combination of arm strength, speed, size and knowledge for a multi-purpose quarterback in the Spread offense. He passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for 15 more while helping lead Shiloh Christian to a Class 4A state title last year.
4A COMPOSITE SCHEDULES
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.4-4A CONFERENCE: In heaven with the Hillbillies
Coatney brings new attitude and Spread offense to Ozark
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.If you want to know how excited people around Ozark are about their new football coach, look no further than the women's football clinic Brooks Coatney held Aug. 8.
4-4A CONFERENCE: Fostering plenty of production
Clarksville back will be put where he can help the most
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Defining Wesleigh Foster's role with the Clarksville Panthers is about as difficult as trying to tackle him.
1-3A CONFERENCE: Weight regimen readies Tigers
Muscled-up Mansfield proves dedication
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.It took a lot of strength to turn Mansfield's program into a winner.
1-3A CONFERENCE: McDonald answers the call
Charleston's primary weapon looking for repeat state title
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Ryan McDonald's coaches don't mind the fact that he made them look a little foolish last season.
1-3A/4-3A COMPOSITE SCHEDULE
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.1-3A CONFERENCE: Tigers toughest again in tough league
Charleston taking aim at another state title
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.No conference dominated its classification like the 1-3 A did last year.
4-3A CONFERENCE: No more surprises for Lamar
Warriors on everyone's radar after 2008 run to 3A semifinals
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Lamar won't take anyone by surprise this year, but then, the Warriors won't need to do that.
4-3A CONFERENCE: Warriors' Kinsey, Jones have big plans
Seniors hope to repeat success of last season
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Every football team would like to improve upon its performance of a year ago, and Lamar is no different.
BEST OF CLASS 3A
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Kyle Bailey, 5-10, 180, doesn't put up eye-popping numbers at Cedarville, but the three-year starter is a winner. He's led the Pirates to 15 victories in his first two seasons as a starter, as well as a pair of playoff appearances.
4-2A CONFERENCE: Wilkerson just happy to play wherever Eagles need him
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.Union Christian quarterback/defensive back Aaron Collins had to think about it for a minute since he could benefit from either way he answered.
4-2A CONFERENCE: Reality harsh for small school programs
Low numbers make fielding teams difficult
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.4-2A CONFERENCE: Rattlers ready to strike in 2009
Magazine brings experience and strong sophomore class
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.BEST OF CLASS 2A
Posted: August 30, 2009 6 a.m.BEST QUARTERBACK Michael Corbitt Not many players in the conference are as versatile as Magazine's Michael Corbitt, who is just as comfortable lining up at tailback or fullback as he is taking snaps for the Rattlers.