2015 Arkansas Razorbacks

[Vanilla_Sky]

Since 2006 the Razorbacks have started 6, 7, 5, 7, 5, 5, 6, 7, and 7 white players. While still small numbers, this has put them at one of the friendlier SEC teams simply by virtue of maintaining their pathetically low number.

The Razorbacks are coming off a 7-6 season lead by QB Brandon Allen, a season that culminated in a bowl win over Texas. Former Wisconsin HC Bret Bielema is in his second year coaching the squad, and should bring in some good, white talent.

The Razorbacks lost QB-turned-TE AJ Derby to the NFL, but junior TE Hunter Henry returns as arguably the best tight end in the SEC. The 6-5 250lb mismatch should rack up plenty of catches, and should hear his name called should he declare for the draft. The highly athletic, not to mention talented blocker, Henry will be fun to watch.

At both wide receiver spots, Arkansas has some hard working, blue collar boys as back ups. Former JuCo transfer 6'4" Cody Hollister has legit 4.5 speed, and should see increased playing time. Junior Drew Morgan will back up at one of the other WR spots. The small and quick Morgan has routinely impressed in practice. The Hogs oline will feature 6-10 297 Dan Skipper at RT. Brooks Ellis will take over at weakside linebacker. The lone white starter is arguably the best defensive player on the team. True freshman Hjalte Froholdt, a native of Denmark, is already a back up at the DT spot.

Despite only 6 starters this year, this is still one of the brighter spots in the SEC given their depth.

Offense -
QB - Brandon Allen
TE - Hunter Henry
RT- Dan Skipper
RG - Frank Ragnow
C - Mitch Smothers

Defense -
LB - Brooks Ellis

Back ups who should see playing time include QB Austin Allen, WR Cody Hollister, WR Drew Morgan, TE Alex Voelzke, C Zach Rogers, RG Marcus Danenhauer, and DT Hjalte Froholdt.

 

[Leonardfan]

One of the Running Backs got injured and will miss time this season. They have a sophomore white running back named Connor McPherson who goes 5'7" 205lbs - not sure if this will lead to him getting any carriers but something worth keeping an eye on.

 

[Leonardfan]

Ricky Town transferring to Arkansas:

http://espn.go.com/college-football...-quarterback-ricky-town-transferring-arkansas

 

[Jimmy Chitwood]

Reid Miller - walk-on

Reid Miller, a walk-on defensive back from IMG Academy in Florida, has been making a LOT of noise this offseason for the Razorbacks after he enrolled early (in January). Miller, who is officially listed as 5-foot-9, 193-pounds, is expected to play safety (of course) despite having reported 4.47 speed.

but regardless of his racially-appropriate cast(e)ing in the secondary, the fact remains that Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema is giving Miller a shot. thus far, the dynamic playmaker is taking full advantage.

after recording 5 tackles in the first spring scrimmage, the true freshman walk-on recorded a team-high 8 tackles and one pass break up in the final spring scrimmage. many of his tackles were of the bone-jarring variety. his impact *pun* shouldn't come as a suprise, since he was voted Team MVP for his IMG Academy team which went 10-1 (and also produced Arkansas defensive line scholarship signee Hjalte Froholdt, who is also a true freshman early enrollee).

as a senior, Miller recorded 83 tackles (67 solo), 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, and 7 passes defensed. as a junior in Hollidaysburg (PA), he posted 94 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles.

Miller, an obviously exceptional athlete, has reported personal-bests of 360 (bench press), 425 (squat), and a 36-inch vertical to go along with his sub-4.5 speed. those sure seem like walk-on numbers to me ... *eye roll*

he is currently listed on the post-spring Arkansas depth chart as a back-up cornerback.

you can see his high school highlights here.

 

[TwentyTwo]

Thanks for the find JimmyC! Glad to see he will get the opporunty...looking forward seeing him thrive! Dude looks like he's been working out with Tyler Varga!

IMG is a football factory...how are they allowed to cherry-pick all-star players across the U.S...Every game should be abt 63-7

While i understand the Chargers roster is not as white as the Eagles, Patriots, etc...still like to see them with a chance to a Super Bowl ....they have Danny Woodhead & Eric Weddle...great EXPOSURE for the young white kids that watch their success on TV...& say "hey...maybe i can do that too"!

 

[referendum]

I didn't watch much of the Razorbacks epic victory over Ole Miss today, but it looked like Mitchell Lowen was in on the D-line most of the time. Wonder if he has taken over the starter role there, making two whites on D. At one point there where three white players in on D. This plus the emergence of Drew Morgan and Allen makes the Razorbacks the team of the SEC for us to root for.