With the recent down tick in the Arkansas Razorback football program's ability to maximize keeping highly regarded in-state prospects in the fold, pressure grows on those that stay home to represent to the fullest. Arkansas' smaller population, investments in high school development and decline in regional media outlets relative to surrounding Southeastern Conference (SEC) rivals increases the challenges to follow the Lou Holtz formula of "putting a fence around Arkansas" with each passing season.
The home grown talents who choose to accept the invitation to join Razorback Nation always find no shortage of stiff competition to showcase themselves against on the national stage.