Comments on: 2009 Arkansas Razorbacks Gambling Odds http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/ncaa-football/arkansas-razorbacks-predictions-2009-gambling-odds-50809/ Free + Paid Sports Picks - Sportsbook Reviews - Football Betting Predictions + Top Sports Handicappers Online Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Matt Martz http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/ncaa-football/arkansas-razorbacks-predictions-2009-gambling-odds-50809/comment-page-1/#comment-3125 Matt Martz Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:38:51 +0000 http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/?p=12364#comment-3125 Ryan Mallett, a transfer from Michigan, is expected to be the best quarterback that Arkansas has seen in quite some time. Casey Dick was a decent signal caller, but Mallett can win games for the Razorbacks while Dick just did what he could not to lose them. With tight end D.J. Williams and receivers Joe Adams, London Crawford and Lucas Miller all returning, Mallett should be in for a big, big year. And the passing attack will get plenty of help from the rushers in the backfield. The diminutive Michael Smith ran for over 1,000 yards last year and there is plenty of depth behind him just in case his hamstring injury develops into a big problem. Dennis Johnson was the team’s second leading rusher last season, but recruits Ronnie Wingo and Knile Davis will also be in the mix, as well as USC transfer Broderick Green. Assuming Mallett lives up to his hype, the Arkansas offense should be in good shape. In fact, now that Smith has emerged as an elusive running back, the Razorbacks could put up a ton of points in a hurry. The difference between a trip to a bowl game and another disappointing season will be the play of the defense. If they can improve and at least not rank last in the conference in total defense, this is a team that should make it to a bowl despite a tough schedule. Ryan Mallett, a transfer from Michigan, is expected to be the best quarterback that Arkansas has seen in quite some time. Casey Dick was a decent signal caller, but Mallett can win games for the Razorbacks while Dick just did what he could not to lose them. With tight end D.J. Williams and receivers Joe Adams, London Crawford and Lucas Miller all returning, Mallett should be in for a big, big year. And the passing attack will get plenty of help from the rushers in the backfield. The diminutive Michael Smith ran for over 1,000 yards last year and there is plenty of depth behind him just in case his hamstring injury develops into a big problem. Dennis Johnson was the team’s second leading rusher last season, but recruits Ronnie Wingo and Knile Davis will also be in the mix, as well as USC transfer Broderick Green.

Assuming Mallett lives up to his hype, the Arkansas offense should be in good shape. In fact, now that Smith has emerged as an elusive running back, the Razorbacks could put up a ton of points in a hurry. The difference between a trip to a bowl game and another disappointing season will be the play of the defense. If they can improve and at least not rank last in the conference in total defense, this is a team that should make it to a bowl despite a tough schedule.

]]> By: Dave Schwab http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/ncaa-football/arkansas-razorbacks-predictions-2009-gambling-odds-50809/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 Dave Schwab Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:48:27 +0000 http://www.capperspicks.com/blog/?p=12364#comment-2925 I lost any small amount of respect I had for Bobby Petrino when he jumped ship a couple of years ago in Atlanta. I hope he falls flat on his face this season, and the Razorback alumni run him right out of town I lost any small amount of respect I had for Bobby Petrino when he jumped ship a couple of years ago in Atlanta. I hope he falls flat on his face this season, and the Razorback alumni run him right out of town

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