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Posted on 8/17/17 at 9:30 pm to Stonehog
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Word around town is that Herb has a new workout where they just slam the players' feet with sledgehammers.
The Misery workout strikes again.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 9:33 pm to Feral
Kathy Bates got an Oscar for that. Great film.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 2:33 am to ArHog
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— Not worried about the solar eclipse.
AR Media asking the tough questions
Posted on 8/18/17 at 11:01 am to Razorback Reverend
Thanks Rev 
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:58 pm to Razorback Reverend
FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas Razorbacks offensive assistant coaches Reggie Mitchell and Kurt Anderson made it clear that the running game has got to get better in the next two weeks prior to the Aug. 31 season opener.
"I'm still a little disappointed where we're at," Anderson said prior to Thursday's practice. "If it's not one thing it's another thing.
"I feel really good about what we did yesterday. I thought it was a much cleaner day. Two days ago I wasn't happy at all with where we were at. Yesterday was a good day. And it's the line, the tight ends, the running backs making the right reads. I think we need to continue to gel in that area."
Anderson said inconsistency has hampered the unit's cohesiveness.
Mitchell noted the unit's improvement.
"I think we've gotten better at both the offensive line and the running back as far as the pad level," Mitchell said. "We're trying to run heavy, with the backs running through tackles and things like that. So I think we're making improvement in that area."
A, B, C
Running backs coach Reggie Mitchell said he concurred with Coach Bret Bielema's remark Wednesday that Devwah Whaley, David Williams and Chase Hayden can be considered 1A, 1B and 1C on the depth chart.
Whaley was a known commodity coming off a 602-yard season behind Rawleigh Williams III. The graduate transfer Williams quickly asserted himself in the conversation at tailback and Hayden has been one of the most impressive newcomers on campus who has earned reps with the ones.
"I had a chance to go watch him play in a game and watch him practice," Mitchell said of Hayden. "You don't know the carryover because he played at a small private school in Memphis. I've been really pleased with how he's developed and sort of shocked at how good he is."
"I'm still a little disappointed where we're at," Anderson said prior to Thursday's practice. "If it's not one thing it's another thing.
"I feel really good about what we did yesterday. I thought it was a much cleaner day. Two days ago I wasn't happy at all with where we were at. Yesterday was a good day. And it's the line, the tight ends, the running backs making the right reads. I think we need to continue to gel in that area."
Anderson said inconsistency has hampered the unit's cohesiveness.
Mitchell noted the unit's improvement.
"I think we've gotten better at both the offensive line and the running back as far as the pad level," Mitchell said. "We're trying to run heavy, with the backs running through tackles and things like that. So I think we're making improvement in that area."
A, B, C
Running backs coach Reggie Mitchell said he concurred with Coach Bret Bielema's remark Wednesday that Devwah Whaley, David Williams and Chase Hayden can be considered 1A, 1B and 1C on the depth chart.
Whaley was a known commodity coming off a 602-yard season behind Rawleigh Williams III. The graduate transfer Williams quickly asserted himself in the conversation at tailback and Hayden has been one of the most impressive newcomers on campus who has earned reps with the ones.
"I had a chance to go watch him play in a game and watch him practice," Mitchell said of Hayden. "You don't know the carryover because he played at a small private school in Memphis. I've been really pleased with how he's developed and sort of shocked at how good he is."
Posted on 8/18/17 at 5:59 pm to ArHog
Tight eight
Offensive line coach Kurt Anderson said it would be very difficult to name the final three players in what would be a top eight on the front.
Assuming the current group of starters -- center Frank Ragnow, guards Johnny Gibson and Hjalte Froholdt and tackles Colton Jackson and Brian Wallace -- hold on to those positions, Anderson said he's given a lot of thought to who would squeeze into his next five.
Freshman Ty Clary, who is working at right guard, has been making up ground during camp and would be in Anderson's next three at this point.
"Right now, I think Jake Raulerson, Jalen Merrick, Ty Clary," Anderson said of his next three, before adding that Paul Ramirez and Zach Rogers also would be in the mix.
"Those guys have really stood out. It's going to be tight for those eight, nine spots, so guys are going to continue to battle, and luckily we don't have to play tomorrow so I don't have to make that decision."
Anderson said the extra linemen who make the 70-man travel squad will likely be picked for their ability to play multiple positions, highlighted by Raulerson, Rogers and Merrick.
Offensive line coach Kurt Anderson said it would be very difficult to name the final three players in what would be a top eight on the front.
Assuming the current group of starters -- center Frank Ragnow, guards Johnny Gibson and Hjalte Froholdt and tackles Colton Jackson and Brian Wallace -- hold on to those positions, Anderson said he's given a lot of thought to who would squeeze into his next five.
Freshman Ty Clary, who is working at right guard, has been making up ground during camp and would be in Anderson's next three at this point.
"Right now, I think Jake Raulerson, Jalen Merrick, Ty Clary," Anderson said of his next three, before adding that Paul Ramirez and Zach Rogers also would be in the mix.
"Those guys have really stood out. It's going to be tight for those eight, nine spots, so guys are going to continue to battle, and luckily we don't have to play tomorrow so I don't have to make that decision."
Anderson said the extra linemen who make the 70-man travel squad will likely be picked for their ability to play multiple positions, highlighted by Raulerson, Rogers and Merrick.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 8:27 pm to ArHog
Ty Clary has apparently been very impressive. I love these kids that are under reccruited get a chance to step up and prove themselves.
Posted on 8/18/17 at 9:42 pm to Hogwarts
quotes from our team/fan luncheon
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Austin's brother was a lot easier to coach. (laughs) Austin's very stubborn, won't cut his hair. His brother played lights out last night, so I was kind of teasing him. But Austin was quick to show me video of Brandon throwing an interception at practice a couple years ago. He said, 'How'd you like this play?' But Austin has done a tremendous job leading this team. ... His feet, his decision-making, his eyes, his pocket posture - all of those things, he looks comfortable and very poised." - Enos, on quarterback Austin Allen
Posted on 8/19/17 at 2:43 am to russellvillehog
I"m drunk.. but B Wallace better step his arse up if we want to have any chance at a decent record.
OL is everything with this team.
OL is everything with this team.
Posted on 8/19/17 at 3:17 am to razorbackfan4life
I think that they are trying to motivate him to be all he can be (which is an NFL linemen)
Posted on 8/19/17 at 12:51 pm to ArHog
In a strange way this actually makes me feel a little better. Instead of blowing smoke up our asses Anderson is straight up saying we need some work. That doesn't make it acceptable in year 5, but at least we aren't getting reports of having the best line in the country when in fact we are still struggling
Posted on 8/19/17 at 6:26 pm to FleaMarketBill
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In a strange way this actually makes me feel a little better. Instead of blowing smoke up our asses Anderson is straight up saying we need some work. That doesn't make it acceptable in year 5, but at least we aren't getting reports of having the best line in the country when in fact we are still struggling
I've always been leery of Bert's penchant for farting rainbows in fall camp, never moreso than after he proclaimed last year's defensive line as the best and deepest he's ever had only to have every opposing offense treat them like Boggs and The Sisters treated Andy Dufresne.
I'm extremely low on Anderson but glad that he's open about our situation and not pumping sunshine simply because the fan base is receptive to preseason kool-aid.
This post was edited on 8/19/17 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 8/22/17 at 4:09 am to Feral
Bert at TD club
I guess this is our PC this week.
Highlights: koilan hit a freshman wall due to monotony of fall camp. Barnes and Warren took a big jump this week. Expects 2 of those 3 to play. (Opinion: I still think koilan plays. He was the top dog of those 3. Barnes or Warren battling it out for #2)
Austin has sat out because he is so good during practice to let the 2s at qb go with the 1s. Says we might change who is #2 week to week depending on the weaknesses of the defense we face considering both have different strengths. Both playing at a high level and couldn't be happier with both.
Thinks players on defense will emerge as play makers. Cites Ramsey and scoota. (I've thought scoota would be big time since we first started recruiting him. It's nice he named 2 LBs)
Feels like this will be a special year, and is happy where we are at. (Preseason rainbow fart)
I guess this is our PC this week.
Highlights: koilan hit a freshman wall due to monotony of fall camp. Barnes and Warren took a big jump this week. Expects 2 of those 3 to play. (Opinion: I still think koilan plays. He was the top dog of those 3. Barnes or Warren battling it out for #2)
Austin has sat out because he is so good during practice to let the 2s at qb go with the 1s. Says we might change who is #2 week to week depending on the weaknesses of the defense we face considering both have different strengths. Both playing at a high level and couldn't be happier with both.
Thinks players on defense will emerge as play makers. Cites Ramsey and scoota. (I've thought scoota would be big time since we first started recruiting him. It's nice he named 2 LBs)
Feels like this will be a special year, and is happy where we are at. (Preseason rainbow fart)
This post was edited on 8/22/17 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 8/22/17 at 7:41 am to russellvillehog
So Koilan and Cantrell have hit walls
9 more days
9 more days
Posted on 8/22/17 at 10:24 am to ArHog
Ready for some football, it's almost gameweek folks.
:nana: :nana: Posted on 8/22/17 at 12:58 pm to Hogwarts
Posted on 8/22/17 at 4:13 pm to Razorback Reverend
Posted on 8/22/17 at 7:45 pm to russellvillehog
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Austin has set out because he is so good during practice to let the 2s at qb go with the 1s. Says we might change who is #2 week to week depending on the weaknesses of the defense we face considering both have diffe
Either Allen puts up all American numbers or our defense is gonna get shredded this year.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 12:38 am to oklahogjr
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