Knile Davis

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas's Bobby Petrino called Saturday's win against Missouri State "misssion accomplished. " The Razorbacks dominated the Football Championship Subdivision Bears on offense, defense, and special teams.  But, what did we learn from the lopsided win? 1.  Joe Adams is still fast and shifty! The senior receiver returned to punts of 69 and 61 yards for touchdowns.  He botched the catch on the second return, then picked it up and followed his blocks to the end-zone.  Adams even admitted he watched the replay over and over Sunday.  He too saw the great blocking on the play.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas Razorbacks fans have put their trust in Jeff Long, again. The athletics director is searching for his second head football coach in in his fifth year with the school.   He surprised the fan base in 2007 with the hiring of Bobby Petrino.  Now, he's asking for that trust once more. "I know we have passionate fans," said Long.  "I know there is disappointment.  I hope they (fans) will rally around the students in this program. " Petrino's gone.  His exit will be remembered for years.  The program can overcome the firing with another home-run type hire.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Southeastern Conference coaches have a lot respect for the 2012 Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs have placed ten players on this year's all-SEC coaches teams.  That's one selection short of both LSU and Alabama, which lead the conference.   Senior Tyler Wilson is the first-team quarterback selection.  Wilson threw for 3,638 yards and 24 touchdowns.  He is joined on the first-team by running-back Knile Davis, receiver Cobi Hamilton, and all-purpose specialist Dennis Johnson.  Davis was a first-team all-SEC selection in 2010.  He missed all of the 2011 season with a broken ankle.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Is this the week the Arkansas Razorbacks turn the season around? The Hogs (1-2, 0-1) will welcome Big East power the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-0, 1-0) to Fayetteville Saturday.  This is the first meeting ever between the two schools. Arkansas' hopes seem to surround the health of quarterback Tyler Wilson.  Louisiana-Monroe and Alabama have outscored the Hogs 79-10 in six quarters since Wilson's head injury.  Wilson practiced all week in preparation against Rutgers.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Missouri Tigers have a lot to prove in the Southeastern Conference. Mizzou landed just four players on the all-SEC coaches teams.   All four of them named to the third-team.  Linebacker Zavier Gooden, cornerback E.J. Gaines, offensive lineman Elvis Fisher and receiver T.J. Moe earned the preseason recognition.  Alabama and LSU lead the league with 11 preseason selections.  Arkansas ranks third with ten. ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Diagnosis "oh-no" for Arkansas Razorbacks fans. Junior Razorbacks running back Knile Davis injured his leg in Thursday night's practice.  The university has yet to release a statement about Davis' status.  Official word is likely to come Friday. The all-Southeastern Conference selection as a sophomore led Arkansas with 1,322 and 13 touchdowns.  He had earned him preseason recognition for several awards.  The loss of Davis would sting the Hogs depth in the backfield.  Senior Broderick Green is already out for the season with an ACL injury in Spring drills.

NEW YORK -- Knile Davis hopes his NFL career mirrors his sophomore season in college. The Kansas City Chiefs selected the former all-Southeastern Conference running-back from Arkansas with the 96th overall selection in the third round.  He was the first Hogs player selected in the NFL Draft. Davis struggled in 2012, returning from breaking his ankle in preseason drills in the 2011 season  He rushed for only 377 yards in a season that saw the Razorbacks go from a national title contender to missing a bowl game.  Davis hopes to return to how he played as a sophomore.  That season he rushed for 1,322 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.  His play led Arkansas to a Sugar Bowl berth during that season.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- University of Arkansas's Knile Davis says he has unfinished business.  The junior-to-be decided to return to school next season, opting not to file for the NFL Draft.   "I have made the decision to return to the University of Arkansas for the 2012 season as I am determined to help this program accomplish the goals we have set in place," said Davis.  "My injury was unfortunate, but I feel I have worked extremely hard for the opportunity to lead the Razorbacks on the field.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - It was a game that had a little bit everything for Arkansas Razorbacks fans: two lightning delays, lots of big plays and a disappointed Houston Nutt. Sophomore tailback Knile Davis rushed for a career-high 176 yards and three touchdowns to lead Arkansas (5-2, 2-2)to a 38-24 win over the Ole Miss Rebels (3-4, 1-3). "The more reps i'm getting the more comfortable," said Davis.  "The offensive line gave me time to do what i can do. " The game featured two weather delays.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Southeastern Conference is noticing the spark behind the resurgence of the Arkansas Razorbacks ground game. The conference named Hogs tailback Knile Davis its Player of the Week after a win at ranked South Carolina. Davis rushed rushed for 110 yards on 22 carries.  He added three touchdowns.  The South Carolina defense had not given up a 100 yard rusher all season. The sophomore from Missouri City, Texas is averaging nearly 74 yards per game.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - 64 yards.  That's it.  That's the total yards the Arkansas Razorbacks rushed for a season ago in a 24-20 loss at home against the then No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide.   That was last year. "We're excited about our preparation for the Alabama game," said Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino.  "They're a very good defensive football team, basically the same guys we played last year. " Alabama exploited Arkansas' one-dimensional offense a season ago.  The Bama defense teed-off on quarterback Ryan Mallett in the second-half, forcing him to make bad decisions.  Arkansas' running game regrouped after that loss.  All-Southeastern Conference tailback Knile Davis carried the load last season becoming one of the country's best.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas's Bobby Petrino called Saturday's win against Missouri State "misssion accomplished. " The Razorbacks dominated the Football Championship Subdivision Bears on offense, defense, and special teams.  But, what did we learn from the lopsided win? 1.  Joe Adams is still fast and shifty! The senior receiver returned to punts of 69 and 61 yards for touchdowns.  He botched the catch on the second return, then picked it up and followed his blocks to the end-zone.  Adams even admitted he watched the replay over and over Sunday.  He too saw the great blocking on the play.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas's once loaded backfield will be short another tailback for at least one more game. Dennis Johnson will likely miss Saturday's game against New Mexico, still recovering from a preseason hamstring injury. "Dennis (Johnson) would have a long way to go to be available this week," said Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino.  "He probably won't be available. " The junior missed nearly all of the 2010 season after suffering a bowel injury.  Johnson averages  six-yards per carry for his career.  The Razorbacks rushed for only 102 yards on 33 carries against Missouri State Saturday.   Junior all-Southeastern Conference running back Knile Davis is out for the season with an ankle injury.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Hogs improved on last season's preseason ranking.  What about this season? The Arkansas Razorbacks are ranked no. 15 in the preseason Associated Press top 25 poll.  That is down three spots from last season's final poll.  The ranking is likely lower than expected for Hogs fans, following the loss of all-Southeastern Conference running back Knile Davis for the entire season.  Davis injured his ankle last week...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Diagnosis "oh-no" for Arkansas Razorbacks fans. Junior Razorbacks running back Knile Davis injured his leg in Thursday night's practice.  The university has yet to release a statement about Davis' status.  Official word is likely to come Friday. The all-Southeastern Conference selection as a sophomore led Arkansas with 1,322 and 13 touchdowns.  He had earned him preseason recognition for several awards.  The loss of Davis would sting the Hogs depth in the backfield.  Senior Broderick Green is already out for the season with an ACL injury in Spring drills.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Expectations are high for Arkansas Razorbacks football in 2011.  Five Hogs have been placed on preseason watch lists for two prestigious college football awards. Quarterback Tyler Wilson, running back Knile Davis and wide receiver Greg Childs all were named to the Maxwell Award Watch List.  The award recognizes college football's best player. Defensive end Jake Bequette and linebacker Jerry Franklin were named to the Bednarik Award Watch List.  The Bednarik is awarded to the country's top defensive player.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - It was a game that had a little bit everything for Arkansas Razorbacks fans: two lightning delays, lots of big plays and a disappointed Houston Nutt. Sophomore tailback Knile Davis rushed for a career-high 176 yards and three touchdowns to lead Arkansas (5-2, 2-2)to a 38-24 win over the Ole Miss Rebels (3-4, 1-3). "The more reps i'm getting the more comfortable," said Davis.  "The offensive line gave me time to do what i can do. " The game featured two weather delays.