Arkansas Business

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LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, who helped lead the Tigers to the national championship game, failed to win in his two trips to War Memorial Stadium as a Tiger, but he'll get a third chance at a win at the Little Rock stadium on Feb. 4.

Jefferson, who completed his eligibility in Baton Rouge, was added to the South roster of the Players All-Star Classic, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 3 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at the stadium or through the game's website and cost $15. The game will also be televised by Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast and by Cox Sports Television.

Jefferson's addition gives the South three "name" quarterbacks on the roster: UCA's Nathan Dick, who played a redshirt freshman season at Arkansas before transferring to Conway, and Aaron Corp, who started his career at Southern Cal alongside Springdale product Mitch Mustain before transferring to Richmond.

Three Arkansas Razorbacks will be playing for the South: safety Tramain Thomas, outside linebacker/safety Jerico Nelson and offensive tackle Grant Freeman. Four Arkansas State Red Wolves who were named to the South team are safety Kelcie McCray, fullback Jermaine Robertson, defensive tackle Dorvus Woods and defensive end Brandon Joiner, who started his career at Texas A&M.

Other Arkansans who are part of the 55-man South lineup are UAPB's Adrian Moore, a running back; Henderson State's Antonio Leak, an outside linebacker, and Sean McGrath, a long snapper; and Ouachita Baptist tight end Phillip Supernaw.

Jefferson started off and on for the Tigers for three years after being given the starter's role at quarterback in the 2008 game with Arkansas in Little Rock (which the Hogs won 31-30 on a last-minute touchdown pass by Nathan Dick's brother, Casey). Jefferson is the 12th SEC player named to the South roster, including the three Razorbacks. Jefferson will be joined by LSU teammates Ron Brooks, a defensive back, and defensive end Kendrick Adams.

The North will be quarterbacked by Dominque Davis, who started his career at Boston College and finished at East Carolina; Wisconsin-Whitewater's Matt Blanchard and Monmouth's Alex Tanney.

The Players All-Star Classic was created as another game for graduating seniors and NFL prospects to showcase their talents outside of the Senior Bowl and All-American Bowl. Players not invited to those games were extended invitations to the Players Classic and will begin arriving in Little Rock Monday morning to prepare for the game.

The Little Rock Hilton on South University is serving as the home base for the event. The teams will practice each day at designated times at War Memorial Stadium, and they will also participate in a charity event later in the week. More information on the game and the events outside the game is available at the Classic's website.

BLAIR RETURNING TO ARKANSAS: Gary Blair, the former Arkansas women's basketball coach who directed Texas A&M to the 2011 national championship, will be the speaker on Monday at the Downtown Tip Off Club's weekly meeting.

The meetings move back to the Wyndham Riverfront ballroom on Monday.