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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2552070

Arkansas names QB Johnson starter, ends controversy
Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Robert Johnson is getting another chance to start at quarterback for Arkansas.

Johnson, benched midway through last season when the Razorbacks needed a spark, was named the starter for 2006 on Wednesday night. Coach Houston Nutt's announcement ended -- for now -- a three-way competition between Johnson, Casey Dick and prized freshman Mitch Mustain.

"We have named Robert Johnson the starting quarterback," Nutt said. "Robert has improved greatly and we want everybody to get behind him. Our team is excited."

Johnson started the first seven games of 2005 as a sophomore, but Arkansas started 2-5. Dick, a freshman, had his redshirt removed for the last four games. The Razorbacks finished 4-7, their second straight losing season.

Dick threw for 584 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions in 2005, and Johnson threw for 876 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions.

Johnson's prospects for this season appeared dim at first. Dick had shown potential, and Mustain, the heralded in-state recruit from Springdale High School, was on his way.

But Johnson played well during spring practice, and his improvement continued in the fall. Also, Arkansas overhauled its offense in the offseason, bringing in Gus Malzahn -- Mustain's coach at Springdale -- to become offensive coordinator and hiring Alex Wood as quarterbacks coach.

"It gave each one of us a fresh start, come in and learn a new offense," Johnson said.

Meanwhile, Dick has been bothered by a back injury that has caused him to miss some practice time.

"Right now, we are working with two quarterbacks," Nutt said. "I feel for Casey Dick. He has been through a lot and he's very frustrated. This is not what we planned."

Nutt said Dick wouldn't be ready for Arkansas' opener Sept. 2 against Southern California, and the team needs to move forward with a clear No. 1 quarterback. He hopes Johnson will be helped by having more experience than at this time last year.

"Robert Johnson is a little older and I think he is much better now then he was a year ago," Nutt said. "We are going to keep him going and hopefully our team will keep improving."

Mustain, who threw for 3,817 yards and 47 touchdowns at Springdale last year, had talked about trying to win the starting job, but he insisted all along he shouldn't be considered a savior.

Mustain didn't appear bothered by Wednesday's decision.

"That's something to be expected," he said. "I've still got a lot to learn."
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... What? Were you expecting some thinly disguised allusions to male anatomy?

Perverts. :shake:
 
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Got this in an e-mail...Arkansas continues to be ranked #1 in the nation for comedic value...:lol:

Will Moore, Brett Goode, and Casey Dick...

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And it may get even better if Reggie Fish or Jamar Love ever stand in the wrong place on the sidelines. You just can't make this shit up...:lol:
 
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They could've said: Nutt picks Dick to Head Hogs after Performance against the 'Cocks.

si.com

Dick named starting QB for Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Casey Dick was named Arkansas' starting quarterback Sunday for next weekend's showdown with No. 13 Tennessee.

The No. 11 Razorbacks beat South Carolina 26-20 Saturday night. Dick relieved freshman Mitch Mustain after Mustain threw an interception on Arkansas' first series. Dick went 11-of-19 for 228 yards with a touchdown and one interception.

"It's one word; it's experience," coach Houston Nutt said. "That's all it is. Both these guys will continue to get reps. We will go with Casey as a starter [against Tennessee] but we need both of them."

Dick started the last four games of 2005 as a freshman, but he was slowed by injury problems at the start of this season. Robert Johnson started Arkansas' opener, a 50-14 loss to Southern California, and Mustain took over after that game.

Mustain, a high school star in Springdale, Ark., is 8-0 as a starter after the win over South Carolina. But his inexperience has shown at times, and Nutt was quick to pull him against the Gamecocks.
 
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