Without any question at all, it is a new day in the Arkansas Razorback Football Program. We have a new Head Football Coach along with his new staff that joins him from across the nation, and really only one hold-over from the previous staff. Coach Bobby Petrino brings a very versatile offense full of both passing and running. This will be very different from Coach Houston Nutt’s offense; therefore, things have changed.

The Razorbacks will lose both Darren McFadden and Felix Jones to the NFL draft. As juniors, they are declaring themselves early and both will probably be drafted in the first round. These two young men are at a whole different level than most who have ever played running back here. Their speed, versatility, and strength will be missed. They could take it to the house on any play, and yes, they were fun to watch. Yes, things have changed as of yesterday when these two young men determined they would enter the draft.

After 50 years of being involved as both Coach or Athletic Director, the legend Frank Broyles is no longer involved in either of those roles. This results in Jeff Long become the lead player as the new Athletic Director. These changes will affect the Razorback program so much.

As of last week, Chancellor John White has announced his retirement. Since he was very involved in the recent coaching search, the playing field at Arkansas is now level in pretty well every phase. The Lead Players administratively in the Razorback program, as as well as two of the major Lead Players on the field are leaving early.

Things will look very different next fall around Northwest Arkansas. It is a new day in Arkansas.