![]() ![]() "But we've got to go win on Saturday, and that will help some of the tiredness, the ailments and the week off will help it as well." "We are taking care of some of them in practice," he said. Pittman said the coaching staff is giving some of the veteran players lighter workloads at practice during the week to keep them fresher for Saturday. Last year we brought back 19 super seniors, so you had an older group of guys that had played, whether they were starters or not. "But yeah, we're just not as deep right now as we were last year. with some opportunities to pick and things of that nature, they have to get off the field. Part of it is, they have to get off the field. ![]() "Part of that is, obviously, we are not doing as well on offense. "We've got a lot of guys having to play a lot of reps," Pittman said. "Whenever you're playing and you have a lot of snaps on you and you get tired, you start reverting back, and so we've just got to continue to make sure that we're on top of our keys whenever we get tired," Pool said on Saturday.Ĭoach Sam Pittman was asked about the heavy snap counts leading to fatigue at his Monday news conference. Linebacker Bumper Pool said the defense has to continue to lock in on fundamentals during the game to try to get off the field. The Arkansas defense, which has not gone deep on the second and third levels, was on the field for 85 snaps in Saturday's 40-17 loss at Mississippi State. ![]() "Just knowing what I'm supposed to be doing when I'm on the field and working, pushing everybody else to work harder, too." "I really knew I could go do it going in, but it's just like building more confidence in quarterbacks and everyone in me," he said. Stephens said getting more playing time at Mississippi State and showing he could contribute at receiver was a boost. It was a good moment, but it was something I've been working on, prepared for." "So he just gave me a chance and I made a play. "Yeah, it was tough, but me and Malik worked all offseason and we have a connection," Stephens said. It was the first touchdown catch for Stephens, who scored on an 82-yard punt return against Missouri State. Stephens outjumped cornerback Decamerion Richardson at about the 3-yard line and made the tough catch before striding into the end zone. The defensive backs on the first unit were cornerbacks Dwight McGlothern and Chavis, Hudson Clark at middle safety and Simeon Blair and Latavious Brini at the other spots.įreshman Bryce Stephens made a leaping catch of a Malik Hornby pass at Mississippi State to complete a 54-yard touchdown play in the third quarter that pulled the Razorbacks within 27-17. Jaedon Wilson could not hold a short throw from Hornsby on the second play, then Wilson caught a slant from him on the third rep. Malik Hornsby also ran with the first snap of the second unit. On the third play, Jefferson threw deep for Landers down the left sideline with Chavis again in close coverage and notching a pass breakup. Jefferson completed a slant over the left side to Matt Landers on the second snap with Malik Chavis in tight coverage. Operating the first offense during fastball starts, KJ Jefferson ran a keeper over the left side to kick off the sequence. I think it's going to be a big help and key for us this week." It's just nice to know that we have two QBs that are really devoted to the team and willing to put their all onto the field."Īdded defensive back Hudson Clark, "You can see if people come back from that injury, a head injury, they play a little hesitant. "Both of them are fighting for the QB1 spot right now. And Malik, obviously knowing he's still out there giving KJ competition. "It's a great feeling to see KJ be able to get back in there and make strides and be able to throw the ball well," defensive end Jordan Domineck said. "Excited to have him back, confident and ready to go."Įven Razorbacks on defense were enthusiastic about Jefferson's return. "Yeah, he looks good," added receiver Bryce Stephens, who caught his first college touchdown pass last week, a 54-yarder from Malik Hornsby. "He looks great and we're excited to have him back," tackle Luke Jones said. Jefferson's teammates have liked what they've seen out of the team captain this week. That makes the stadium in Provo, Utah, a larger venue than the 57,849 who watched the Razorbacks' first true road game last week at Mississippi State. The Razorbacks piped in loud crowd noise to simulate the atmosphere they're likely to face on Saturday at BYU's LaVell Edwards Stadium, which seats just over 63,000 people. 16 in The Associated Press Top 25, with a head injury. Jefferson has been able to practice both days this week after sitting out Saturday's loss at Mississippi State, now No. FAYETTEVILLE - Quarterback KJ Jefferson looked back in form running the first unit on offense during Tuesday's workout inside the Walker Pavilion. ![]()
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