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Originally Posted by GratefulDead
You might not think it, but watch out for the Razorbacks this year. Casey Dick is gonna get a chance to shine now that Darren Mcfadden has left, and Bobby Petrino is gonna do good things.
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I agree that Casey Dick is going to get his opportunity now.
Bobby Petrino is a wild card to me as it goes without saying that he was very successful at Louisville.
However, it does help to have both a Ray Rice and Brian Brohm to structure your offense around.
Both Darren McFadden and Felix Jones were first round selections last year. Jones' 2007 rushing stats were: (ATT 133 | YDS 1,162 | TD 11)
McFadden's 2007 rushing stats were: (ATT 325 | YDS 1,830 | TD 16)
Casey Dick definitely had very good numbers last year (a 2007 passer rating over 125).
These solid numbers in the passing game are in some part, the result of the successful running game. I believe that he will assuredly get his chance to shine, but that is a huge safety blanket to remove.
Also, out of Casey Dick's 150 completions for 1,695 yards; 21 went to McFadden for 164 yards and 16 to Jones for 176 yards.
All in all, McFadden and Jones were responsible for 24% of Casey Dick's completions and 20% of his total yardage.
If you want to also throw in the 7th round pick of the Bears, Senior WR Marcus Monk; (he accounts for 10.6% of his completions and 8.5% of his net yardage (playing only 6 games: 16 receptions, 144 yards).
I do not know what the 08 recuiting class looks like for Arkansas, I do agree that this upcoming 2008 NCAA Football season should be exciting.