Article: Petrino's first class has offensive power: coach nabs nine skill position players from inside state's borders.(RECRUITING: University of Arkansas)

ARKANSAS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR Paul Petrino had no doubt.

Weeks before the Feb. 6 National Signing Day, Petrino became convinced the Razorbacks would land their top high school prospect. Never mind Central Arkansas Christian receiver/defensive back Joe Adams was orally committed to Southern California. Petrino wasn't concerned that Adams had only recently become publicly interested in Arkansas.

Petrino wasn't the least bit worried. Even as other Razorbacks coaches--including brother Bobby, the team's head coach--wondered how they could possibly land Adams so late in the process, Petrino stood firm in his belief that Adams, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound player regarded by some ...

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