Arkansas 28, Western Illinois 24

Bobby Petrino made his official debut as the Razorbacks' head coach on Saturday in Fayetteville in front of 70,537 fans. It wasn't the win most had expected, but it was a win nonetheless.


Casey Dick was the hero last night. He went 25-41 with 318 yards in the air and ran for two touchdowns.


True freshman receiver Joe Adams scored Arkansas' first touchdown of the season and the first of his Razorback career.


True freshman running back De'Anthony Curtis gave Arkansas fans hope for the future on the ground. Curtis had 69 yards overall.


True freshman receiver Greg Childs had a great night. Six receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.


I swear junior receiver London Crawford is cursed. This ball was catchable. It was in his hands.


The Razorback Marching Band on the field at Reynolds Razorback Stadium complete with a freshly-painted Razorback logo. (This one's for you Mr. Buffalo)


This cutie is the lil sis of freshman safety Khiry Battle. Didn't know it when I took the picture. Cute huh?

The Hogs face Louisiana-Monroe next Saturday in Little Rock. They need to get their game together cause it's on to Austin against the Longhorns the following weekend.

Frisco Fest

Headed down to Frisco Fest with my camera today after dropping Sahar off at work. My goal was to gather some random stock images from the event. I have to admit it was a rather weird feeling to be there with a camera and not be shooting for The Morning News.

A Photo Is Worth Seven Figures

I was assigned to cover jury selection today for Walmart Stores Inc.’s court battle with former CEO Tom Coughlin over his $17 million retirement package. Myself and several other members of the local media ended up staking out a courtroom whereCoughlin and his team of attorney’s met for more than three hours. Instead of continuing with the scheduled jury selection set for 1 p.m., Coughlin and his attorney’s reached a deal with Walmart Stores Inc.’s attorneys at about 12:30 p.m. After a bit of a cat and mouse game with us, Coughlin and his wife exited the Benton County Courthouse with attorney Tim Brooks. I followed them from the courthouse to their vehicle shooting photos the whole way trying to get a shot of them with the building in the background. The frame pictured above is not the image that ran in the paper, but is very similar. What makes the photo above so special is the tidbit of privileged information exposed and in sharp focus in the arms of Coughlin’s attorney. The actual settlement amount Coughlin received from Walmart Stores Inc. was embargoed by Circuit Judge Jay Finch for 20 days.


A closer look at the legal pad clutched in Brooks’ arms reveals an amount of $6.75 million, the same amount that was filed today by Walmart Stores Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well in this case it’s more like seven figures.

Hawgs Illustrated: Vol. 17, Issue 9

The last issue of Hawgs Illustrated before the season gets under way on Aug. 30. It'll be all football for me through December after that. I'm excited.

Football Season Begins

Yes it has been a while since my last post. I've been busy all week covering the start of Arkansas' football season for Hawgs Illustrated. Bobby Petrino is in full command of the Razorbacks now and is instilling his form of football into the program. Practices have been incredibly fast paced. A big change from the Houston Nutt days.


Senior quarterback Casey Dick and senior offensive center Jonathan Luigs report for the Razorbacks' first day of practice.


Arkansas senior strong safety Dallas Washington wraps up teammate Elton Ford while running coverage drills.


Starting quarterback Casey Dick passes the ball during practice.


Wide receiver Joe Chaisson hauls in a pass.


Freshman wide receiver Joe Adams turns upfield after a catch.


Arkansas junior tailback Michael Smith takes a handoff from running backs coach Tim Horton.


Arkansas defensive end Antwain Robinson cools off while running defensive drills during the Razorbacks' first day of practice in Fayetteville. The temperature was near 100 degrees on the opening day of the Razorbacks' season. It was brutal. Thank god it has cooled off since then.

Arkansas' season kicks off on Aug. 30 in Fayetteville against Western Illinois. I can't wait.