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The 2011 Arkansas Defense
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:39 am
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:39 am
While the offense gets all the accolades for Arkansas teams, this defense should be very stout this year. Lots of veterans with lots of playing experience. This defense finished 5th in the SEC a year ago in overall defense, 5th in pass eff. defense, 2nd in sacks, 1st in 3rd down defense.
Here is a look at what Arkansas returns this year on the defensive side of the ball.
Secondary
(Jr)CB Darius Winston- 6 starts in 2010
(Sr)CB Isaac Madison- 10 starts in 2010
(Sr)CB Greg Gatson- 1 start in 2010
(So)CB Jerry Mitchell- no starts, 7 games in 2010
(So)CB/S Eric Bennett- 3 starts, 12 games in 2010
(Sr)S Elton Ford- 17 career starts
(Sr)S Tramain Thomas- 18 career starts
(Sr)S/LB Jerico Nelson- 26 career starts
Key Newcomers: Kelvin Fisher, Tevin Mitchell, Rohan Gaines
Linebackers
(Sr)S/LB Jerico Nelson- 13 starts in 2010
(Sr)LB Jerry Franklin- 281 career tackles
(Jr)LB Terrell Williams- 42 tkls, 4.5 tfl in 2010
(Jr)LB Ross Rasner- 24 career games played
(So)LB Jarrett Lake- 7 games in 2010
(Sr)LB Bret Harris- 30 career games
(RFR)LB Braylon Mitchell- redshirt in 2010
Key Newcomers: Robert Atiga(So), Alonzo Highsmith(Jr), Tyler Gilbert, Brock Haman
Defensive Tackles
(Jr)DD Jones- 24 games, 11 career starts
(So)Byran Jones- 5 starts in 2010
(Sr)Lavunce Askew- 31 games, 7 starts in career
(Sr)Zach Stadther- 33 games, 17 starts in career
(Jr)Alfred Davis- 24 games, 8 career starts
(RFR)Jeremiah Jackson- redshirt in 2010
(Sr-Tr)Jared Green- sat out 2010-transfer rule
Key Newcomers: Robert Thomas(So), Demarcus Hodge
Defensive Ends
(Sr)Jake Bequette- 8.5 tfl, 7 sacks in 2010
(Jr)Tenarius Wright- 8 tfl, 6 sacks in 2010
(So)Chris Smith- 6 games played in 2010
(So)Will Coleman- 7 games in 2010
Key Newcomers: Lonnie Gosha, Horace Arkadie
Here is a look at what Arkansas returns this year on the defensive side of the ball.
Secondary
(Jr)CB Darius Winston- 6 starts in 2010
(Sr)CB Isaac Madison- 10 starts in 2010
(Sr)CB Greg Gatson- 1 start in 2010
(So)CB Jerry Mitchell- no starts, 7 games in 2010
(So)CB/S Eric Bennett- 3 starts, 12 games in 2010
(Sr)S Elton Ford- 17 career starts
(Sr)S Tramain Thomas- 18 career starts
(Sr)S/LB Jerico Nelson- 26 career starts
Key Newcomers: Kelvin Fisher, Tevin Mitchell, Rohan Gaines
Linebackers
(Sr)S/LB Jerico Nelson- 13 starts in 2010
(Sr)LB Jerry Franklin- 281 career tackles
(Jr)LB Terrell Williams- 42 tkls, 4.5 tfl in 2010
(Jr)LB Ross Rasner- 24 career games played
(So)LB Jarrett Lake- 7 games in 2010
(Sr)LB Bret Harris- 30 career games
(RFR)LB Braylon Mitchell- redshirt in 2010
Key Newcomers: Robert Atiga(So), Alonzo Highsmith(Jr), Tyler Gilbert, Brock Haman
Defensive Tackles
(Jr)DD Jones- 24 games, 11 career starts
(So)Byran Jones- 5 starts in 2010
(Sr)Lavunce Askew- 31 games, 7 starts in career
(Sr)Zach Stadther- 33 games, 17 starts in career
(Jr)Alfred Davis- 24 games, 8 career starts
(RFR)Jeremiah Jackson- redshirt in 2010
(Sr-Tr)Jared Green- sat out 2010-transfer rule
Key Newcomers: Robert Thomas(So), Demarcus Hodge
Defensive Ends
(Sr)Jake Bequette- 8.5 tfl, 7 sacks in 2010
(Jr)Tenarius Wright- 8 tfl, 6 sacks in 2010
(So)Chris Smith- 6 games played in 2010
(So)Will Coleman- 7 games in 2010
Key Newcomers: Lonnie Gosha, Horace Arkadie
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Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:39 am to Hawgeye
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Arkansas Defense
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:40 am to alabamabuckeye
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:40 am to alabamabuckeye
Doesn't compute...
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:41 am to Hawgeye
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:42 am to I Love Bama
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:42 am to Hawgeye
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:44 am to I Love Bama
Our defense will definitely be improved. Other than the Auburn game though it was our offense that didn't come through down the stretch in our losses.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:46 am to TexasHog22
Hey there new friend 
Just a heads up, you're about to get raped for not giving an intro thread on the OT
Just a heads up, you're about to get raped for not giving an intro thread on the OT
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:46 am to Hubbhogg
TOOOOO FAR!
And wtf is that in your avi?
You aren't paying attention if you think the Arkansas defense won't be pretty damn good this year.
And wtf is that in your avi?
You aren't paying attention if you think the Arkansas defense won't be pretty damn good this year.
This post was edited on 8/9/11 at 10:48 am
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:48 am to TexasHog22
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TexasHog22
frick, another one
Posted on 8/9/11 at 10:48 am to DC RaiseHerBack
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TOOOOO FAR!
Possibly
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And wtf is that in your avi?
Not sure but it's memorable
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You aren't paying attention if you think the Arkansas defense won't be pretty damn good this year.
Bobby said they're gonna be good dammit!!!
Posted on 8/9/11 at 2:33 pm to Hubbhogg
I wish we could combine this year's defense with next year's offense. The offense has a lot of weapons, but I think they will be better next year after the new qb and O-line have a year to gel.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 2:38 pm to LRHogFan
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I wish we could combine this year's defense with next year's offense. The offense has a lot of weapons, but I think they will be better next year after the new qb and O-line have a year to gel.
But you have to replace all those bad arse receivers after this year, right?
Also, Arky better make a run this year because the D is going to struggle in 2012.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 2:44 pm to NawlinsTigah270
I actually don't think our defense will be terrible in 2012. We have definitely upgraded the talent there, but I would expect a little drop off.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 2:57 pm to NawlinsTigah270
I'll hate to see Adams, Childs, and Wright go, but with Cobi Hamilton, Marquel Wade, Quinta Funderburk, Julian Horton, and a stable of others, we'll be loaded at WR for at least the next few years.
We will lose a lot of experience on D after this year, but we've been upgrading our size and speed the last few years, so I don't think I'd go so far as to say the D will struggle in 2012.
We will lose a lot of experience on D after this year, but we've been upgrading our size and speed the last few years, so I don't think I'd go so far as to say the D will struggle in 2012.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 2:59 pm to LRHogFan
I hope our d and o line get bigger. D line is good...O line scares me though. Improve those next year and I believe QBs and WRs will come to Petrino
Posted on 8/9/11 at 3:00 pm to LRHogFan
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I'll hate to see Adams, Childs, and Wright go, but with Cobi Hamilton, Marquel Wade, Quinta Funderburk, Julian Horton, and a stable of others, we'll be loaded at WR for at least the next few years.
Yup. The other receivers are Herndon, Humphrey, Whitehurst, Jarvis, and Holmes. All of these players listed are talented receivers who will be able to step in next season with little drop-off.
Posted on 8/9/11 at 3:00 pm to LRHogFan
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I'll hate to see Adams, Childs, and Wright go, but with Cobi Hamilton, Marquel Wade, Quinta Funderburk, Julian Horton, and a stable of others, we'll be loaded at WR for at least the next few years.
So yall losing those three, along with possibly Knile Davis and you think Arky's offense will be better?
Posted on 8/9/11 at 3:06 pm to AMM AU9893
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So yall losing those three, along with possibly Knile Davis and you think Arky's offense will be better?
I don't think we'll necessarily be better, but I don't expect much drop off in production as a unit. Petrino has finally started to build some depth around here, something that Nutt never could figure out. Petrino's offenses always find ways to score, our defensive depth is what's finally got me really excited for the next several years.
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