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Freshman’s big impression

Johnson’s returning prowess tempers loss


Arkansas Democrat-Gazette photo by Rick McFarland Arkansas’ Dennis Johnson returns a kickoff under pressure from Alabama’s Robby Green (23) Saturday at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE—Atonement opportunities by the half dozen aren’t good for your team if you return kickoffs.

Nevertheless, what Dennis Johnson did with his six kickoff returns were rare Razorback bright spots in Arkansas’ 49-14 SEC loss to Alabama on Saturday.

Johnson netted 142 yards on the six returns. He broke a 41-yarder to set up the Hogs’ nine-play, 47-yard second-quarter scoring drive.

Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, wishing aloud Arkansas never again receives eight kickoffs for a game, judged it a fine performance by the true freshman from the Arkansas sid...
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