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FAYETTEVILLE — After a salty NCAA transfer portal experience over the winter, University of Arkansas running back Ja’Quinden Jackson wants his detractors and college football fans to see his healthy version this fall.
FAYETTEVILLE -- After a salty NCAA transfer portal experience over the winter, University of Arkansas running back Ja'Quinden Jackson wants his detractors and college football fans to see his healthy version this fall.
Little Rock Catholic offensive lineman Alex Johnson quickly accepted the opportunity to be a preferred walk-on with Arkansas on March 9 after offensive line coach Eric Mateos extended the offer.
Eric Mateos is the new man at the helm of the Razorbacks' offensive line. But, it's not his first time working under Sam Pittman at Arkansas. Ten years ago Mateos served under then-offensive line coach Sam Pittman as a grad assistant as he tried to break into division I football from the JUCO ranks. Since then it's been full speed ahead—coaching at programs like LSU, BYU & Baylor before coming full circle and landing the job as offensive line coach at Arkansas.
Little Rock Catholic offensive lineman Alex Johnson committed to play football at Arkansas on Saturday when he was offered a preferred walk-on spot with the Razorbacks.