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Junior college guard's decision makes Papa proud

Junior college guard Daryl Macon realized a childhood dream to be a Razorback when he committed to Arkansas on June 16.

It was also a proud moment for his grandfather, Robert Lee Harrison.

Monday was also a big day because Arkansas Coach Mike Anderson, associate head coach Melvin Watkins and assistant T.J. Cleveland made an in-home with Macons in Little Rock.

"They were excited, especially my grandfather," said Macon, who played at Little Rock Parkview prior to going to junior college. "I think he was lost for words. He was just so excited. He was like, 'Man, your coach came to the house today.