Michael Grant News

“We'll have to see how that goes.”

Norton undergoes surgery; Fairchild's status remains uncertain By Robbie Neiswanger STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP FAYETTEVILLE Arkansas cornerback Jerell Norton entered spring practice with the first-team defense. via Log Cabin Democrat

Former Arkansas players who were not taken in the NFL Draft over the weekend started latching on to NFL clubs Monday. via Herald-Leader

“I haven't signed anything yet.”

More former Hogs heading to NFL By ALEX ABRAMS STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP FAYETTEVILLE Former Arkansas offensive lineman Robert Felton agreed to deal as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills, the university ... via Log Cabin Democrat

There is no doubt Arkansas football is going to look completely different when the season begins Aug. via 4029TV.com

Latest Headlines Round 1 Message Board Index Frank Coyle 's analysis of the class : This class is only a very average group of seniors. via Rivals

“He's not going to carry it 25 times a game. Teams that want a feature back won't look at Felix Jones, but he's a heck of a tandem guy, and a guy who can help you in the return game. I see a team like Tampa Bay taking Jones.”

NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. loves Arkansas tailback Darren McFadden as a top-five pick for April's draft. via Benton County Daily Record

“The seeds of last year's improbable 12-1, Orange Bowl-winning season were sown in a recruiting class that housed a bunch of hidden gems”

The first Wednesday in February might be more dreaded than April 15. For the former, there is the buildup to signing day - football players effusive in their praise of coaches and facilities, eventually ... via North Little Rock Times Online

“While the outcome of the waiver request is uncertain, we feel strongly that as an institution we should offer our full support to Ryan and his family in this process.”

Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: Sports Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long said Tuesday the school plans to petition the NCAA for immediate eligibility on behalf of Ryan Mallett. via The Arkansas Traveler Online

Posted at 2:36:05 PM by Jim Harris The list includes offensive lineman Robert Felton, free safety-cornerback Michael Grant, defensive lineman Marcus Harrison, running back Peyton Hillis, running back Felix ... via ArkansasBusiness.com

“I think they've got too much money on the line to come back”

As Arkansas stumbled through one of its worst bowl losses in school history, the man picked to be the savior of the program watched from above. via The Morning News

“For me, I just want to send the seniors out the right way. They've been here three, four, five years. They've put in a lot of hard work”

Today will mark both Reggie Herring's head coaching debut and Frank Broyles' final game as Arkansas' longtime athletic director. via The Morning News

“There's not really a whole lot of drop-off from week to week”

If I have to hear one more Arkansas player tell me how superior the SEC is to every other conference, I think I might get hostile. via STLtoday

“I've enjoyed being back on the field because I don't think anybody (who) has ever been a coach wouldn't like to go back and coach one more game at some point”

Stephens Razorbacks Bureau * aabrams@nwaonline.net FAYETTEVILLE - When Reggie Herring was named Arkansas' interim football coach late last month, he knew immediately who would take over as his defensive ... via Times Record

“You could tell his freshman season, with his hands and his ability and great body control to shield guys away from the ball, that he had a lot of great natural things that most people don't have”

This isn't the senior season Marcus Monk envisioned. Monk, a split end at Arkansas, resisted the temptation to make himself eligible for the NFL Draft at the end of last season for a variety of reasons. via Benton County Daily Record

Perhaps offensive coordinators figured Grant would be rusty since he played free safety his junior year. via Arkansas Online

“We have appreciated Kevin for that.”

Kevin Woods' left arm is weak. He can lift five pounds with his arm, but it might be awhile before he attempts picking up anything much heavier than that. via The Morning News

“It's nothing major. It's just one of those aches and pains that goes with practice.”

Published: Sunday, December 16, 2007 PRINT E-MAIL TD Club honoring fullback Arkansas senior fullback Peyton Hillis will be presented the second annual Paul Eells Award, given by the Little Rock Touchdown Club ... via Benton County Daily Record

“But we have a purpose, goals that we're trying to achieve. That's what we focus on.”

If it's 11 p.m. and the University of Louisville women's basketball team is on the road, it's time to turn in for bed and turn in cell phones. via The Courier-Journal