Steve Caldwell is partying like it's 1978. The first-year Arkansas assistant has a noticeable white spot on his upper lip, which has obviously not been graced by the sun's rays in recent years. The thick, dark mustache peppered with white was a trademark of the longtime Tennessee assistant. But the mustache...
Read More Post a comment (7)Even with the possibility of being threatened bodily harm for sounding cliche, it must be said: Speed kills. A member of a defensive secondary misses an assignment? Count on the opponent to exploit it and score a touchdown. Two steps slower at tailback than your companions in the backfield? You'll be on...
Read More Post a comment (13)Arkansas' receivers struggled to hold on to the ball at times, but the offense still remained consistent in the veterans' portion of practices today. Meanwhile, the newcomers continued to sharpen their teeth with their first evening practice inside Razorback Stadium. There was no media availability after practice today, so we move...
Read MoreIt's the second day of practice. No one is wearing shoulder pads, play-calling selection is slim, contact is almost non-existent and tackling is off limits. But there's something to be said about Arkansas' defense stepping up on Day 2 in the veterans' practice. The defense broke up four passes, one of...
Read More Post a comment (7)Bobby Petrino and his assistant coaches were still yelling up a storm, correcting big mistakes (including alignment of receivers inside and outside the hash marks) but a couple of guys really started to stand out today. My thoughts and observations from the first practice are below. Make sure to check out...
Read More Post a comment (9)Ryan Mallett looked rusty at times, a little off with his throws and timing, but his left foot was not a problem Thursday as Arkansas took the field for the first day of fall camp. For the first day of practice, the once-hobbled Mallett at least passed the eye test. "The leg...
Read More Post a comment (4)Arkansas receivers coach Kris Cinkovich has one of the best corps of receivers in the nation. Cinkovich, most recently the receivers coach at UNLV, enters his first year with the Razorbacks in a situation that assistant coaches across the nation must envy. Back at his disposal are Greg Childs, Joe Adams,...
Read More Post a comment (5)Arkansas' ninth practice of the spring may have been its most physical and, as a result, was the best performance by the defense all spring. The defense came up with seven interceptions Wednesday, including a couple of acrobatic grabs. Sophomore Darius Winston led the way with two interceptions off quarterback Nick...
Read More Post a comment (2)Arkansas' defense has certainly taken some jabs and uppercuts this spring. They've allowed plenty of big plays by Arkansas' offense, and allowed nearly 1,000 yards of offense in a marathon, 164-play scrimmage on Friday. But, talk to the coaches and players, there are signs of improvement. Even if there are missed...
Read More Post a comment (2)Tyler Wilson wasn't afraid of grabbing control of Arkansas' football team when Ryan Mallett went down with a broken left toe in February. This was his team now, the backup quarterback said, and he was going to step up and be the leader these Razorbacks needed without the record-setting Mallett. But...
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