McFadden goes for 100 again

By: T. Love

The Arkansas Razorbacks took on another cupcake opponent this week and beat on the UTC Mocs 34-15. Heisman hopeful Darren McFadden added to his season rushing total with 122 yards on 25 carries and one touchdown.

After witnessing Atlanta’s pitiful rushing “attack” it is apparent that the team could use some blocking up front and someone that can run between the tackles. Warrick Dunn managed 27 yards on 10 carries, but quickly stated following the game that his lack of production, “isn’t because I’m too old.”

Warrick may not be too old, but he is too small. Highly touted second-year man Jerious Norwood continues to be promised more touches, but Sunday’s game versus the Titans was the same as it has been since he was drafted. Six carries for 23 yards. Not a whole lot that can be done with those numbers, but maybe Petrino means that he would give Norwood more touches on special teams. No. 32 had three kickoff returns, so nine touches in all.

Norwood will never be more than a scatback, package guy in this offense so the future is not with him. If Bobby P. is such an offensive guru, there should be no trouble getting the ball in his hands.

Unfortunately, Warrick is Dunn after this year because he is ineffective and his cap hit will be big (Somewhere in the $7 million range). Too much money invested in him. Thanks for all the wonderful things you do, but you are here to help win football games.

Atlanta has led the league in rushing the past three years. Currently the Birds are tied for 21st in the league, averaging 91.8 per game. The guy who masked the offensive lines inability to block and got Warrick to his last Pro-Bowl is gone, time to bring in someone who can get tough yards with a terrible team.

Welcome to Atlanta Darren.