vs. LSU UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SATURDAY, NOV. 27, 2010 WAR MEMORIAL STADIUM 2010 RAZORBACK FOOTBALL (53,955) LITTLE ROCK, ARK. 2:30 p.m. (CT) WEEKLY GAME NOTES FOOTBALL CONTACTS: ZACK HIGBEE, DEREK SATTERFIELD, PATRICK CRAWFORD RELEASED:NOVEMBER 21, 2010 PHONE: (479) 575-2751 GAME INFORMATION NO. 12 ARKANSAS BATTLES FOR GOLDEN BOOT IN LITTLE ROCK Records: Overall Conference 4Arkansas wraps its 2010 regular season by facing LSU in the Battle for the Golden Boot at War Memorial Arkansas 9-2 5-2 Stadium in Little Rock. The Razorbacks are coming off a 38-31 double-overtime victory at then-22nd-ranked LSU 10-1 6-1 Mississippi State last Saturday that gave them the 22nd nine-win season in school history, while the Tigers won 43-36 in their home finale against Ole Miss. RANKINGS UA LSU 4For the 15th straight time, Arkansas and LSU will be playing for the Golden Boot, a trophy shaped like Associated Press 12th 6th the two states combined. The trophy was introduced prior to the 1996 game and, at approximately 175 USA Today Coaches’ 12th 6th pounds, is believed to be the heaviest trophy awarded in a college football rivalry. Bowl Championship Series* 13th 5th *as of 11/14 4Arkansas has won two of the last three meetings between the two schools. Each of the last five games has been decided by five points or less, and two of the last three games have required overtime. The series TELEVISION is the fifth-closest in the SEC by scoring margin since 2000, with the average victory margin in the last The game will be available nationally on CBS. Craig 10 games being 10.4 points. Bolerjack (play-by-play) and Steve Beuerlein (color) will call the game. 4Saturday's game will be just the third between ranked SEC schools in War Memorial Stadium and first meeting of ranked teams in Little Rock since 2006. It will be the fourth time Arkansas and LSU have met RADIO as ranked opponents. The Razorback Sports Network team of Chuck Barrett (play-by-play), Keith Jackson (color) and Quinn Grovey (sideline) will broadcast the contest. 4Arkansas has won its last seven games in Little Rock, which is tied for the seventh-longest streak in The pre-game show begins three hours before program history. The Razorbacks boast an all-time record of 136-65-4 (.673) in the state’s capital and a kickoff. There also is a 60-minute show following 145-52-2 (.734) mark in War Memorial Stadium. the conclusion of the game. 4UA is off to its best start under Coach Bobby Petrino and has its best mark after 11 games since 2006. SATELLITE RADIO Petrino’s .769 career winning percentage in November ranks as the second-highest among current SEC Arkansas football can be heard on Sirius and XM Radio. Channels are 216 (Sirius) and 200 (XM). coaches with at least one full year as a head coach. Dating back to the final game of 2008, Arkansas has won seven of its last eight games in November. 2010 Arkansas Schedule/Results 4According to the NCAA, the Razorbacks’ strength of schedule ranks No. 6 nationally. LSU is the fifth September ranked opponent Arkansas has faced this season. Six of UA’s 2010 opponents are currently ranked. 4 Tennessee Tech (PPV) .......................W, 44-3 11 ULM (LR) (FSN) ...................................W, 31-7 4Arkansas has won five games in a row, its longest winning streak under Coach Bobby Petrino. The 18 at Georgia* (ESPN) .............................W, 31-24 five-game win streak is the 10th longest in the country and second-longest active streak in the SEC. In 25 #1 Alabama* (CBS) ........................... L, 20-24 October Arkansas' five-game winning streak, it is averaging 44.8 points per game while allowing only 22.0 per 9 vs. Texas A&M+ (ABC) ......................W, 24-17 contest. The Razorbacks have gained an average of 505.4 yards per game, including 196.8 rushing, during 16 at #7 Auburn* (CBS) ............................L, 43-65 the five-game stretch and have converted 33-of-64 third-down conversions (.516) while allowing only 23- 23 Ole Miss* (SEC) ...............................W, 38-24 of-71 (.324) third-down conversions on defense. 30 Vanderbilt* (FSN) ............................W, 49-14 November 4Arkansas is 171-81-3 (.676) all-time when ranked in the top 15 and 13-9-1 (.587) when ranked 12th. 6 at #18 South Carolina* (ESPN) ...........W, 41-20 13 UTEP (ESPNU) ..................................W, 58-21 20 at #22 Miss. State* (ESPN) ......W, 38-31 (2OT) CONSISTENT INSIDE THE CRITICAL ZONE 27 #6 LSU* (LR) (CBS) ......................... 2:30 p.m. 4Arkansas is 40-of-43 (.930) in the Critical Zone (inside the 20-yard line) so far this season, which leads the SEC and is tied for third in the NCAA. In 2009, the Razorbacks were 47-of-49 (.959) in the Critical Home games in Bold * SEC Game All times central (LR) game in Little Rock Zone, which tied for first in the nation. Under Coach Petrino, Arkansas has been flawless in the Critical (HC) Homecoming +Arlington, Texas Zone in 24 of 36 games. ArkansasRazorbacks.com Page 1 ARKANSAS RAZORBACK FOOTBALL GAME 12 w LSU Athletic Media Relations (schedule subject to change) Credentials Accredited media members and pro scouts may Coach Petrino Media Opportunities apply for credentials at www.sportssystems. Monday Press Conference com/Arkansas. The site will accept requests for Coach Petrino is available to the media for 20 minutes on Monday afternoons at a press conference in the Raymond Miller Room of the Frank Broyles Athletic Center. Media may access the press conference at the ramp near gate 10 on Fayetteville and Little Rock games only. You will the northwest corner of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Interested media members may call in and listen to be contacted via e-mail when your credential the press conference by providing the passcode. The number is (212) 812-4494 and the passcode is 4104 1162. application has been reviewed and approved or denied. SEC Teleconference Coach Petrino will participate in the league’s teleconference of football coaches. The teleconferences will be conducted each Wednesday from Sept. 1 to Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. - Noon CT. Coach Petrino’s scheduled time slot is from 11 a.m. CT - 11:10 a.m. CT. For more information on the teleconference contact the SEC Media Relations Office at (205) 458-3000. Coach McGee Media Opportunities Tuesday Post Practice Satellite Feed Coach Garrick McGee is available to the media on Tuesday afternoon following practice. Please contact the Media Tuesday - 3 - 3:15 p.m. CT Relations Office for more information regarding practice and interview times. Coach Robinson Media Opportunities ANALOG KU Band: Tuesday Post Practice Horizons 2 Coach Willy Robinson is available to the media on Tuesday afternoon following practice. Please contact the Media Transponder 12 Relations Office for more information regarding practice and interview times. Downlink Frequency: 12160.00 (Horizontal) Orbital Slot: 74.05 Degrees West Arkansas Player Media Opportunities All requests for post-practice player interviews must be submitted via email to Assistant Media Relations Intern Patrick Trouble Number: (404) 638-2000 Crawford, [email protected], before 10:30 a.m. on the day of the requested interview. Players who are not on the day’s requested players list will not be available to the media. FTP Monday Press Conference For information on how to utilize UA’s FTP service Select members of the Razorback football team will be available to the media following Coach Petrino’s weekly press contact Bill Smith ([email protected]). conference. Tuesday Post Practice Selected members of the Arkansas team, as well as Garrick McGee and Willy Robinson, will be available following Monday Press Conference Audio Tuesday’s practice. (Listen Only) Satellite Uplink Phone Number: (212) 812-4494 The Athletic Media Relations office provides highlights and interviews with Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino and Passcode: 4104 1162 Razorback football student-athletes on Tuesday afternoons. LSU GAME WEEK SUNDAY 21 MONDAY 22 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY 24 THURSDAY 25 FRIDAY 26 SATURDAY 27 No Media Availability 1 p.m. Practice SEC Teleconference Practice is closed. No No Media Availability Game #12 Bobby Petrino and 4 p.m. Closed to Media 10 a.m.-Noon Media Availability vs. LSU selected players in the * first 20 minutes open Kickoff - 2:30 p.m. CT Miller Room. Interviews follow (approx. Practice is closed. No TV - CBS 5:30 p.m.) Media Availability Post Game Coach Petrino is available following the game in the interview room and players to follow. Page 2 ArkansasRazorbacks.com ARKANSAS RAZORBACK FOOTBALL GAME 12 w LSU RANKING AMONG THE BEST IN THE NATION 2010 PRESEASON HONORS 4Arkansas heads into Saturday’s matchup ranked high in the NCAA and SEC on offense , defense and special teams 4The Razorbacks figured into preseason football discussions around the country with members of the 2010 squad being recognized on many preseason teams and watch lists. Category Avg./Game SEC Rank NCAA Rank Passing Offense 340.1 1 3 Punt Returns 18.31 1 4 OL DeMarcus Love Total Offense 491.6 2 8 Outland Trophy Watch List Presented to the top interior lineman – offensive and defensive Tackles for Loss 7.45 2 9-t tackles, guards and centers – in the nation. Scoring Offense 37.9 2 13 Finalists: Nov. 22, 2010 Sacks 2.91 2 8-t Winner: Dec. 9, 2010 First Downs 22.6 2 24 Lombardi Award Watch List Passing Effecincy 166.18 3 4 Presented to the top lineman in the nation - offense or Passing Defense 181.3 5 17 defense.