Fred Bledsoe News

The Packers have told former University of Arkansas defensive tackle Fred Bledsoe that they intend to sign him to a contract, a source said. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“They say they want him back in six weeks after his'scope.' ”

The Green Bay Packers officially announced the signings Wednesdayof three players who took part in their recent rookie minicamp on atryout basis: cornerbacks Condrew Allen and Kyle Ward , and offensive tackle ... via CBS SportsLine

“They have a limit on the number of guys they can carry, a lower number than in years past, and they needed to balance that with needs at other positions”

Our team of Packers beat reporters brings fans the latest news, inside dope and links from around the Web. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“It's wherever they can find a spot for me. It will take a lot of work for left tackle vs. right tackle, but I'm a hard worker and I'm sure that won't be a problem.”

In fact, Giacomini is all for the idea of playing even more left tackle when the off-season program resumes in two weeks. via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Missouri's coach Gary Pinkel has his eye on Arkansas and vice versa. With the Dallas Cowboys on the road and off the next week, the Arkansas Razorbacks and Missouri Tigers are getting the center stage in Big D. ... via KTHV-TV Little Rock

“I got fatigued and dehydrated toward the end of practice and kind of overworked (the hamstring) toward the very end”

Hogs juniors lean toward returning to school not testing NFL waters DALLAS Arkansas center Jonathan Luigs all but promised Saturday that he would be back for his senior season. via Log Cabin Democrat

“Who better to have calling the game than him?”

Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel seems to have found some bulletin board material for this week's Cotton Bowl. via The Morning News

“So that if Texas A&M and Arkansas could play a game every year here, I know that that's going to help them visit with young players in this area.”

Nobody should be fooled. The Dallas Cowboys' owner will always be an Arkansas Razorback. via Arkansas Online

“I feel like everybody on the first and second teams should know their assignments.”

Ole Miss won the toss, elected to receive and drove quickly down the field before missing a field goal. via Log Cabin Democrat

Having undergone two arthroscopic surgeries since injuring his knee in an Aug. 9 practice, Monk dressed in full pads for the first time last Saturday and played one play during the Razorbacks' 9-7 SEC West loss ... via Herald-Leader

On the surface, giving up 148. 8 yards of rushing a game doesn't sound that bad. via Northwest Arkansas Times

“We stumped our toes again in the fourth quarter”

Razorbacks lose back-to-back SEC games for tenth straight year under Nutt Matt Jones Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: Sports Media Credit: Chris Bryan Arkansas fans look on in disbelief during the Razorbacks 42-29 ... via The Arkansas Traveler Online

“You're in wrong gaps, you're in wrong techniques. You can't have misalignment.”

Unless his Razorbacks had won, Houston Nutt couldn't have obliged more fans than he did last Saturday night. via Harrison Daily Times

With 4:02 remaining in the game, Andre Woodson found Keenan Burton in the end zone on a 32-yard touchdown reception to rally No. via KATV Little Rock

RECORDS Kentucky 4-0, 1-0 SEC; Arkansas 1-2, 0-2 STARS Kentucky quarterback Andre' Woodson set an NCAA record by completing his 296 th consecutive pass without an interception. via Benton County Daily Record

The Razorbacks needed to get off to a faster start this week against the 21st ranked Kentucky Wildcats and they needed to limit the big plays. via KTHV-TV Little Rock

“I'll make sure it won't get intercepted, and I'll try my best to get it.”

The Kentucky football team is starting to make this fourth-quarter comeback thing look pretty routine.

Trailing 29-21 at Arkansas, 21st-ranked UK scored 21 unanswered points over the final 7:59 to post a stunning 42-29 win over the Hogs in its Southeastern Conference opener last night in front of 74,015 at Razorback Stadium.

Kentucky has now won nine of its last 10 games dating to last season, and five of those wins have been of the come-from-behind variety. And last night's comeback was even more improbable than the Louisville game last week, when UK got a 57-yard TD reception from Steve Johnson with 28 seconds remaining. Read more

Andre' Woodson completed 21-of-39 passes for 265 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for the go-ahead score, as 21st-ranked Kentucky validated its first national ranking since 1984 with a 42-29 road ... via WFRV-TV Green Bay

After Alabama quarterback Wilson shredded Arkansas' secondary for 327 yards passing in the Razorbacks' 41-38 loss to the Crimson Tide, Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt believes it may be time to move his best ... via Northwest Arkansas Times

“I thought I was getting a chance because coach Weis believed in me. Then I didn't know what to believe anymore.”

Arkansas defensive tackle Ernest Mitchell has been suspended by coach Houston Nutt for Saturday night's game against No. via The State