News Releases
News Releases
January 2012
SCOVELL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Monday, January 30th, 2012
The Field & Mary Scovell Scholarship Foundation announced that grants awarded this spring will go up in value from $3,000 to $4,000. In honor of the announcement, the Scovell Foundation has extended the deadline to submit scholarship applications to Friday, Feb. 17th. The previous deadline was February 3rd.
“The Scovell Foundation has tremendous support from so many people that have a passion for education and developing young leaders from our community,” Jack B. Prince, President of the Scovell Scholarship Foundation said.
2012 AT&T COTTON BOWL NOTES
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
The Sanford Trophy as the Outstanding Offensive Player went to Arkansas’ Tyler Wilson and the McKnight Trophy for Outstanding Defensive Player went to the Razorbacks’ Jake Bequette.
The attendance of 80,956 is the third highest in the Classic’s history. (Note: The Classic moved from the Cotton Bowl to Cowboys Stadium in 2010.)
This was the first AT&T Cotton Bowl since 2007 to not have one individual rush for 100 yards.
The three field goals for the Razaorbacks ties them with three other teams for most in the Classic’s history.
The attendance of 80,956 is the third highest in the Classic’s history. (Note: The Classic moved from the Cotton Bowl to Cowboys Stadium in 2010.)
This was the first AT&T Cotton Bowl since 2007 to not have one individual rush for 100 yards.
The three field goals for the Razaorbacks ties them with three other teams for most in the Classic’s history.
2012 J. CURTIS SANFORD OFFENSIVE MVP TROPHY WINNER - ARKANSAS QB TYLER WILSON
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
ARLINGTON -- Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson broke the Razorback single-season pass completion record, completed two touchdown passes and threw for 216 yards to claim the J. Curtis Sanford Offensive MVP honor in Friday night’s 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The junior propelled the seventh-ranked Razorbacks to a 29-16 victory over eighth-ranked Kansas State, giving Arkansas its first Cotton Bowl victory since 2000 and fourth all-time.
In his first season as a starter, Wilson led Arkansas to an 11-2 record, tying the school mark for most wins in a season.
In his first season as a starter, Wilson led Arkansas to an 11-2 record, tying the school mark for most wins in a season.
FELIX McKNIGHT DEFENSIVE MVP TROPHY WINNER - JAKE BEQUETTE
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Sometimes all it takes is a big play. For the Arkansas Razorbacks, Jake Bequette was a key player in Friday night’s big plays.
His first major contribution came in the first quarter when he sacked Kansas State’s quarterback Collin Klein, forcing a fumble in the K-State red zone. Four plays later, the Razorbacks were on the board after making a 26-yard field goal.
The second big play for Bequette arose when he tallied his second sack in the third quarter, resulting in a three-yard loss for the Wildcats and stopping their momentum.
His first major contribution came in the first quarter when he sacked Kansas State’s quarterback Collin Klein, forcing a fumble in the K-State red zone. Four plays later, the Razorbacks were on the board after making a 26-yard field goal.
The second big play for Bequette arose when he tallied his second sack in the third quarter, resulting in a three-yard loss for the Wildcats and stopping their momentum.
ARKANSAS DEFEATS KANSAS STATE 29-16 IN 2012 AT&T COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
It wasn’t pretty, but a potent offense and tenacious defensive play gave Arkansas a 29-16 victory over Kansas State in the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday night.
“I’m very proud of our football team. It was a hard-fought contest. Kansas State did a great job. They’re a good football team. They played tough on defense,” said Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino. “I think the difference in the game was how well we played on defense and the field position we were able to give our offense.
“I’m very proud of our football team. It was a hard-fought contest. Kansas State did a great job. They’re a good football team. They played tough on defense,” said Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino. “I think the difference in the game was how well we played on defense and the field position we were able to give our offense.
KANSAS STATE VISITS TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
DALLAS - Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder, along with the entire Wildcat football team, visited the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Thursday morning as part of the activities surrounding the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Kristi Sherrill Hoyle of the Cotton Bowl Board of Directors and Scottish Rite Executive Vice President Bob Walker introduced and welcomed the eighth-ranked Wildcats to the hospital’s atrium, where the team interacted with patients and their family members.
Kristi Sherrill Hoyle of the Cotton Bowl Board of Directors and Scottish Rite Executive Vice President Bob Walker introduced and welcomed the eighth-ranked Wildcats to the hospital’s atrium, where the team interacted with patients and their family members.
ARKANSAS CONTINUES PREP FOR THE AT&T COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
ARLINGTON -- The No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks continued to work closer to their matchup with the No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats in the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic with a fourth practice at Cowboys Stadium Wednesday morning.
Head coach Bobby Petrino commented in his news conference prior to the team’s practice that the Razorbacks have enjoyed a great week preparing to play in a game with such great history and tradition as the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
“It’s been a tremendous experience for our football team and our families with a first-class organization.
Head coach Bobby Petrino commented in his news conference prior to the team’s practice that the Razorbacks have enjoyed a great week preparing to play in a game with such great history and tradition as the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
“It’s been a tremendous experience for our football team and our families with a first-class organization.
SNYDER STRESSES STICKING TO THE BASICS IN FOURTH WORKOUT
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
ARLINGTON – Players and coaches for the No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats stressed continuing the hard-nosed style of preparation that propelled them to the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Today was no different as the Wildcats practiced at Cowboys Stadium for the fourth consecutive afternoon. The Wildcats held a two hour workout as they look towards matching up against a high-profile SEC squad in the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks.
“They’re a determined group and have the “never give up” type of attitude and approach to each ballgame that they play,” Head Coach Bill Snyder said.
Today was no different as the Wildcats practiced at Cowboys Stadium for the fourth consecutive afternoon. The Wildcats held a two hour workout as they look towards matching up against a high-profile SEC squad in the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks.
“They’re a determined group and have the “never give up” type of attitude and approach to each ballgame that they play,” Head Coach Bill Snyder said.
ARKANSAS WORKS OUT AT COWBOYS STADIUM FOR A THIRD TIME
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
ARLINGTON -- The third day of the New Year saw the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks go through their third practice on the Cowboys Stadium turf for the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Taking over his first game as the Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator after seven seasons at Ohio State, Paul Haynes said he has been pleased with how the players have responded to him after taking the position in early December as the team tries to bring home its fourth Field Scovell Trophy in 12 Classic appearances.
Taking over his first game as the Razorbacks’ defensive coordinator after seven seasons at Ohio State, Paul Haynes said he has been pleased with how the players have responded to him after taking the position in early December as the team tries to bring home its fourth Field Scovell Trophy in 12 Classic appearances.
KANSAS STATE SHARPENS FOCUS DURING THIRD PRACTICE
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
ARLINGTON – Execution was the theme of the day as the No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats worked on finalizing their AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic game plan during the Cats third practice at Cowboys Stadium. The Wildcats practiced for almost three hours today, going full speed in pads.
Looming at the end of the week is a top-ten showdown against No. 6 Arkansas. The Wildcat players are beginning to lock in to their ultimate goal of a Classic championship through an intense, physical practice.
“We’re human and we make mistakes but we’re trying to get those ironed out before the ballgame,” OL B.
Looming at the end of the week is a top-ten showdown against No. 6 Arkansas. The Wildcat players are beginning to lock in to their ultimate goal of a Classic championship through an intense, physical practice.
“We’re human and we make mistakes but we’re trying to get those ironed out before the ballgame,” OL B.
ARKANSAS VISITS CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
DALLAS - Dozens of patients at Children’s Medical Center had their day brightened Tuesday afternoon as Coach Bobby Petrino and the entire Arkansas Razorbacks team paid a visit as part of the activities involved with the 76th Annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
John Stuart of the Cotton Bowl Council along with President and CEO of CMC, Chris Durovich welcomed the Razorbacks to the Center’s Butterfly Atrium, where the team interacted with patients and family members, signed autographs and colored pictures.
John Stuart of the Cotton Bowl Council along with President and CEO of CMC, Chris Durovich welcomed the Razorbacks to the Center’s Butterfly Atrium, where the team interacted with patients and family members, signed autographs and colored pictures.
RAZORBACKS SHARPEN FOCUS IN SECOND AT&T COTTON BOWL CLASSIC PRACTICE
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
ARLINGTON -- The No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks continued their preparation for the No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats and 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic with a second workout at Cowboys Stadium.
“Today was a lot better than yesterday,” said offensive coordinator Paul Petrino. “I think yesterday we missed a couple of throws and weren’t quite as sharp as we wanted to be. I thought we had a good practice today. We were a lot sharper. Now we just need to build every day and get a little bit better each day so that on game day we are ready to get after it and have a real sharp game.
“Today was a lot better than yesterday,” said offensive coordinator Paul Petrino. “I think yesterday we missed a couple of throws and weren’t quite as sharp as we wanted to be. I thought we had a good practice today. We were a lot sharper. Now we just need to build every day and get a little bit better each day so that on game day we are ready to get after it and have a real sharp game.
WILDCATS CONTINUE CLASSIC PREPARATIONS
Monday, January 2nd, 2012
ARLINGTON- Under the closed roof of Cowboys Stadium, the No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats (10-2, 6-2 Big 12) conducted their second practice while readying for their AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic showdown against the No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2, 6-2 SEC). The Wildcats practiced for two hours in pads and are beginning to fine-tune their game plan for the Razorbacks.
“They (Arkansas) are a lot like Oklahoma State or Texas Tech; they try and catch you with a draw every once in a while,” DE Jordan Voelker said.
“They (Arkansas) are a lot like Oklahoma State or Texas Tech; they try and catch you with a draw every once in a while,” DE Jordan Voelker said.
ARKANSAS RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FIRST COWBOYS STADIUM PRACTICE
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
ARLINGTON -- The No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks kicked off the New Year with its first practice at Cowboys Stadium, site of the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Head coach Bobby Petrino said he was pleased with the spirit in the Razorbacks’ first Classic week practice prior to taking on the eighth-ranked Kansas State Wildcats in prime time on Jan. 6.
“We’re really looking forward to the game. We’ll have a good week of preparation to get ready for the 6th,” said Petrino.
In his fourth season guiding Arkansas and eighth as a Division I head coach, Petrino is leading Arkansas to its third-straight and 39th overall postseason appearance.
Head coach Bobby Petrino said he was pleased with the spirit in the Razorbacks’ first Classic week practice prior to taking on the eighth-ranked Kansas State Wildcats in prime time on Jan. 6.
“We’re really looking forward to the game. We’ll have a good week of preparation to get ready for the 6th,” said Petrino.
In his fourth season guiding Arkansas and eighth as a Division I head coach, Petrino is leading Arkansas to its third-straight and 39th overall postseason appearance.
KANSAS STATE STARTS CLASSIC PREPARATIONS AT COWBOYS STADIUM
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
The No. 8 Kansas State Wildcats began their preparations for the 76th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic today with their first practice at Cowboys Stadium. The Cats broke out full pads for a lively practice looking towards their showdown with No. 6 Arkansas.
“I feel very good about this football team and the progress they’ve made,” Head Coach Bill Snyder said. “Our youngsters are pleased, proud and are enjoying the daylights out of themselves.”
Kansas State comes into the Classic after finishing with a surprising 10-2 record and a second place finish in the Big 12 Conference.
“I feel very good about this football team and the progress they’ve made,” Head Coach Bill Snyder said. “Our youngsters are pleased, proud and are enjoying the daylights out of themselves.”
Kansas State comes into the Classic after finishing with a surprising 10-2 record and a second place finish in the Big 12 Conference.
