Game Day

Saturday, Oct. 2

Cobbs finds no comfort in numbers or kind words - Wally Hall
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- As the last of the Razorbacks left the field and entered the tunnel that led to their dressing room, several hundred Kentucky fans gathered to shout encouragement at them.

Arkansas rolls over at Kentucky - Scott Cain
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Falling behind by two touchdowns early didn't shake Arkansas' confidence, players said.

Stoerner still starter, despite getting pulled - Bob Holt
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Think maybe there's a quarterback controversy at Arkansas after Saturday's 31-20 loss to Kentucky?

No free play for 'Cats, but Hogs foot the bill - George Schroeder
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The free play wasn't free, but it worked anyway.

Kentucky cornerback puts clamps on Lucas - Robert Yates
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Covering Arkansas senior split end Anthony Lucas man-to-man is almost always a cornerback's worst nightmare.

Kentucky QB blisters Arkansas' defense - Tim Cooper
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Dusty Bonner is no Tim Couch, but don't tell that to the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Who knew Big Blue adores Boo?
You've got to hand it to those classy Kentucky fans for the way they welcomed Arkansas wide receiver Eddie "Boo" Williams to the SEC.

Forget records, Hogs receiver about winning
Considering that senior Anthony Lucas came into Saturday's game against Kentucky averaging 119.3 receiving yards a game, he figured to become Arkansas' all-time leading receiver.

Houston Nutt's postgame transcript

Scoring drives

No time for Razorbacks to fiddle around: Arkansas desperate for victory at Kentucky after getting bumped by Alabama on treacherous SEC road - Scott Cain
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- It has been an unusual week at Arkansas.

Growing expectations: Teams build recruiting power, revenue by expanding stadiums - Bob Holt
FAYETTEVILLE -- Since Arkansas last added seats and skyboxes to Razorback Stadium in 1985 to increase its capacity to 50,000, only one other SEC school hasn't expanded its stadium.

Cain's Play-by-Play

Previews

Friday, Oct. 1

Distractions don't derail Houston's routine - Wally Hall
FAYETTEVILLE -- Every Thursday, at the same time and the same place Houston Nutt has lunch.

Keeping up with Couch - Bob Holt
FAYETTEVILLE -- If things had worked out differently, Arkansas might be facing Drew Brees on Saturday in Kentucky's Commonwealth Stadium.

Hogs know they're in for busy afternoon - Rob Keys
FAYETTEVILLE -- Tim Couch may play on Sundays now, but that hasn't changed what Kentucky does on Saturdays.

UK defense may be cure for UA's ills - Robert Keys
With a sputtering running game and an inconsistent passing attack, Arkansas hopes its offense can get well against one of the worst defenses -- at least statistically -- in the country Saturday at Kentucky.

Prospects to see Arkansas while visiting Kentucky
FAYETTEVILLE -- Two of Arkansas' top prospects will be in Kentucky this weekend, but both are guests of the Wildcats.

Thursday, Sept. 30

Good hands, great outlook: Near record, Lucas keeps perspective - Scott Cain
FAYETTEVILLE -- Exhausted from a full day of romping about and tugging at his mother's skirt, 4-year-old Anthony Lucas took his dinner to the floor and began to eat. Lucas career statistics

UA receiver finally gets OK to play - Scott Cain
FAYETTEVILLE -- Boo Williams, the Arkansas receiver whose certification problems kept him out of the first three games, can finally play football.

SEC REPORT: Holtz's wife to undergo major surgery - Bob Holt
South Carolina Coach Lou Holtz missed practice Wednesday because he was taking his wife, Beth, to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to seek a second opinion about her upcoming surgery.

Razorbacks Report: Kennedy's hit a highlight reel for Razorbacks - Scott Cain
You remember the hit.

Wednesday, Sept. 29

Like it is: Nutt coaching tree has some roots in Lexington - Wally Hall
There's just enough Bluegrass in the Nutt family history to make this Saturday's game a little more interesting.

The Kentucky Experience - Scott Cain
FAYETTEVILLE -- Playing at Kentucky will be a new experience for Arkansas and its fans, and they shouldn't expect the common SEC road trip to rural America.

Kentucky Football Facts

Razorbacks Report: Chukwuma blasts refs, may get hit
Senior tailback Chrys Chukwuma could be reprimanded by the SEC for criticizing officials in interviews Saturday after Arkansas' 35-28 loss to Alabama.

Drawing attention not new to Arkansas' Petty - Rob Keys
FAYETTEVILLE -- Sometimes, opportunity knocks. Other times, you have to do the knocking.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

Hogs have concerns, not excuses, in aftermath - Wally Hall
It is easy to pick out the folks who graduated from ESPN U.

Hill expected Smith to soar vs. Alabama - Scott Cain
Fitz Hill figured that senior receiver Emanuel Smith would play well against Alabama.

Wildcats intent on bowling over Hogs - Bob Holt
FAYETTEVILLE -- Kentucky hopes to make back-to-back bowl appearances for the first time since 1983-84, and beating No. 20 Arkansas at Lexington on Saturday would go a long way toward helping the Wildcats make that a reality.

Monday, Sept. 27

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