Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino told a pretty good story on his Bobby Petrino Live radio show last night.

Petrino was asked whether or not coaches get as nervous as the fans about a new season. His initial response to the question was basic: “You lock things out and focus on the task at hand.” But then he mentioned former Arkansas coach Ken Hatfield, who apparently visited with Petrino Wednesday and told him a story about his first game in Little Rock.

“He was talking to me about the first game he got to coach in Little Rock,” Petrino said. “They played Ole Miss and he was so excited for it, and before he knew it they were down 14-0. He said, ‘I learned never to get so excited for a game again.’”

Funny stuff. Now, let’s move on to some links.

• We know who is on the depth chart for the opener. But one intriguing name not on it: CB Darius Winston. The highest rated member of Arkansas’ recruiting class is still behind on the depth chart and doesn’t know if he’ll play Saturday. Or this season. Alex spoke with Winston after practice yesterday and wrote a story for today’s paper.

• Safety Matt Harris was challenged late last week and has responded, according to defensive coordinator Willy Robinson. The senior has regained his starting spot after being replaced by Jerell Norton last week. Nathan writes about Harris, receiver London Crawford going back to Little Rock for the first time since the catch against LSU, and more in notes this morning.

• Missouri State is being paid $325,000 to play Arkansas, according to the Springfield News-Leader. So what do the Bears think about their all expenses paid visit to Little Rock this weekend? Lyndal Scranton of the Springfield News-Leader wrote a good story on the David vs. Goliath matchup. One MSU player told him it’s “like Christmas,” getting an opportunity to knock off an SEC team.

• One more link just because – Arkansas is two days away from its opener, but the first SEC team is on the field TONIGHT. South Carolina opens against North Carolina State. Here’s a preview of that game by Travis Haney of the Charleston Post & Courier.