The Traveler

Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long said Tuesday the school plans to petition the NCAA for immediate eligibility on behalf of Ryan Mallett.

Mallett, who transferred to Arkansas from Michigan Jan. 14, would have to sit out the 2008 season per NCAA transferring rules, which state a student-athlete isn't eligible to play for one year when transferring from one Division I-A school to another.… Post the First Comment

Ole Miss isn't doing itself any favors as of late.

Less than a month after starting the season undefeated and being ranked as high as No. 15. the Rebels (16-4, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) have taken a step in the wrong direction, dropped out of the polls and lost three of their last four games.… Post the First Comment

The Arkansas Lady'Back basketball team stumbled over the weekend at South Carolina, losing a tough 59-50 decision to the Gamecocks. This came as a surprise to Arkansas head coach Tom Collen and his charges after a solid 56-42 win over Mississippi State the previous Sunday in Fayetteville.… Post the First Comment

It didn't take senior Emily Peacock long to make an impact on the Arkansas gymnastic program, whether that be on or off the floor.

Peacock, a highly recruited athlete from San Antonio, stepped up for the Gym'Backs as a freshman and has never looked back as a consistent leader on the court over the past four years.… Post the First Comment

Arkansas senior forward Sonny Weems has been named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week after helping the Razorbacks knock off a pair of ranked teams last week.

Weems had 22 points and six rebounds in the 78-58 win over No. 25 Mississippi State on Wednesday, and a game-high 17 points along with four rebounds and five assists in Saturdayís 80-61 victory over No. 20 Florida.… Post the First Comment

Wednesday is National Signing Day across the country. First-year Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino will announce his first class of recruits at the school later today.

And while it could take two or three years for the class to reach its full potential, Petrino's grade will be out by midnight whether this class is a success or failure.… Post the First Comment