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WFAA: TCU-Arkansas gives old school fans a taste of the Southwest Conference past Mike Leslie, WFAA Sports , WFAA Most of the current players are too young to know — “I wasn’t. I’m not. I have no idea,” wide receiver Desmon White says. And Gary Patterson is too focused to care — “I haven’t been…

Hogs’ backs have pivotal role against TCU By Nate Allen Special to the News-Times FAYETTEVILLE – Against TCU’s explosive offense the best defense can be your offense controlling the clock by running the ball. So Arkansas running backs coach Reggie Mitchell knows his guys have a load to carry, points to score and a clock to run…

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Offensive line issues are “correctable things” By: Jimmy Carter FAYETTEVILLE — Frank Ragnow graded out at a 93 — a solid “A” — in Arkansas’ season-opening 21-20 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The junior center is a seasoned veteran, one of two returning starters, along with senior left tackle Dan Skipper, on…

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Under pressure – Hogs spread blame for 4 sacks allowed By: Tom Murphy FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas fans who watched Louisiana Tech sack first-game starter Austin Allen four times last week had to cringe in contemplating how the junior would hold up in Saturday’s 6 p.m. game at No. 15 TCU. The Horned Frogs…

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Arkansas’ Lunney has interesting memories of TCU FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas tight ends coach Barry Lunney has a few memories of TCU rolling around in his head, but they may not be the ones that necessarily come to mind first. Lunney, who was raised in Arkansas during the days of the Southwest Conference, never…

FWST: TCU can’t allow Kyle Hicks to take so many hits, Patterson says By Carlos Mendez [email protected] TCU ran for 223 yards at 6.0 per carry in the season opener last week. Those are good numbers, but not entirely pleasing for coach Gary Patterson. “We’ve got to be more physical,” he said. That means getting…

FWST: TCU’s Hill may have found go-to receiver already, if needed By Carlos Mendez [email protected] After one game, Kenny Hill might have found a connection. Taj Williams caught 11 passes, including a touchdown off the hands of another player, from Hill in TCU’s season-opening victory against South Dakota State last week. Hill used him twice…

FWST: TCU preview: Game against Arkansas is first since SWC breakup By Jimmy Burch [email protected] TCU (1-0) vs. Arkansas (1-0)When, where: 6 p.m. Saturday, Amon G. Carter Stadium TV: ESPN Last week: TCU 59, South Dakota State 41; Arkansas 21, Louisiana Tech 20 TCU, the No. 15 team in this week’s Associated Press college football…

http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090616aac.html GoFrogs: Hill and Turpin Receive Big 12 Honors IRVING, Texas — TCU quarterback Kenny Hill has been named the Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week, while Horned Frogs wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is the conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week. Hill, making his TCU debut, became the first player with 400 yards…

Today’s Pigskin: Former Bengals LB Paul Dawson visits Buccaneers By Justin Ruoff Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Paul Dawson didn’t take long to get another opportunity in the NFL. Just two days after being waived, he apparently had his first tryout for another team. He worked out for the Buccaneers on Tuesday. The Bengals drafted Dawson…