Arkansas will be without at least two starters Saturday when it hosts Vanderbilt, Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino said Thursday. Defensive tackle DeQuinta Jones is suspended for the game, Petrino said, following an arrest for possession of marijuana early Wednesday. The coach declined to say how long the suspension would last. "He’s suspended," Petrino said. "That’s just how it is." Junior Lavunce Askew will get the start in Jones’ absence, Petrino said. Jones had started all seven games this season. The No. 19 Razorbacks will also be without receiver Joe Adams, who has missed all three practices this week with an ankle injury suffered in the third quarter of last weekend’s win over Ole Miss. Petrino said you might see more of freshman Julian Horton with Adams not able to play. "Julian has had a very good week of practice," Petrino said. "He plays the position Joe plays, so he’ll step in there. I think Javontee Herndon has also had a real good week." Petrino said fellow receiver Greg Childs (ankle) is probable for the game after suffering an injury against the Rebels. Childs is Arkansas’ leading receiver this season with 41 receptions for 572 yards and 6 touchdowns. "Greg looked good today," Petrino said. "He came out and practiced the entire time last night, which kind of surprised me. He looks good, feels good, is bouncing around catching balls." Ryan Mallett, who left last weekend’s contest early with a shoulder injury, has had a good week of practice, Petrino said. He will start ahead of blossoming back-up Tyler Wilson, who has combined for 403 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in relief work over the past two weeks.
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