Here are some of the players to watch this season....

Arkansas LB Sam Olajabutu - He's undersized for a linebacker, and when you see him on the field, you wonder if he belongs out there, and how badly he could be pushed over. However, this guy is all heart, and he's the true leader of the Razorback defense. Sore, bruised, beaten, and limping at times, Olajabutu made play after play, tackle after tackle, finishing with 8 tackles, one of them for a three yard loss. This defense rallies around Olajabutu...when they see him fighting, they're inspired to hit a little harder, and play a little tougher. You can't say enough about a leader as strong as Olajabutu.

Arkansas RBs Darren McFadden and Felix Jones - During SEC Media Days, the debate was close for who would be all-SEC first team at running back. McFadden beat out Alabama's Ken Darby by five votes. Today, while Darby struggled, McFadden stood out, showing pure aggression and power with breakthrough speed to solidify his standing as a first team all-SEC player. As for Felix Jones, he had 65 yards...on just four carries. Jones showed incredible speed, with a great ability to cut and dodge tacklers, giving Alabama fits. One could question why Jones didn't get the ball more, but when Arkansas was trailing, the ball needed to be in the hands of their best offensive threat, which is McFadden.

Arkansas DL Jamaal Anderson and Antwain Robinson - They helped shut down Ken Darby, while giving John Parker Wilson fits, sacking him a combined four times (two each for the players), for a total loss of 37 yards. Anderson, who has tremendous speed to go with an aggressive demeanor on the field, is the most underrated defensive lineman in the SEC, while Robinson stood out tonight, showing toughness, creating havoc, and setting up the biggest defensive play of the game, knocking the ball out of Wilson's hands and setting up Randy Kelly for a touchdown.

Arkansas DB Randy Kelly - He had 13 tackles, 10 of them solo, was all over the field making plays, and returned a fumble 39 yards for a touchdown to put the Hogs ahead. Kelly, a veteran in the secondary, sparked not only the team, but the fans as well, creating a more hostile environment and rallying his teammates on to win. With the Hog secondary being a major work in progress, Kelly, along with Olajabutu, will be the anchors that the secondary can rely on.

Alabama WRs Keith Brown and DJ Hall - Wow. Wow. Wow. These guys burned the young Arkansas secondary all day long. The Tide was able to convert on many third and long plays because of the ability of Brown and Hall to get free, making life a lot easier for John Parker Wilson. Brown, who had 97 yards receiving, and Hall, who had 144 yards receiving, were simply magnificent, and they give Tide fans hope that a balanced offense could be setting up for big things in Tuscaloosa.

And finally.....

Arkansas PK Jeremy Davis - He might've missed one extra point....but becoming the hero of the state in your second game as a placekicker...that earns some respect here. Years from now, no one will remember the missed PAT by Davis in the third quarter, but EVERY Hog fan will remember the PAT that won the ball game.