Arkansas Razorbacks Fall Camp Update: August 12 & 13

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Arkansas practiced outside in the rain today. DT DeMarcus Hodge: &quot;I loved it. Honestly, I probably had the best practice I&#39;ve had today.&quot;</p>&mdash; Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWARobbie/statuses/367409420470210560">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ark DT <a href="https://twitter.com/Razorback98">@Razorback98</a> Robert Thomas earning high marks/praise from DL coach Charlie Partridge, graded out at 97 in the first scrimmage</p>&mdash; Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMurphyADG/statuses/367414041422987264">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachPartridge">@CoachPartridge</a> said players &amp; coaches all do push-ups after a dropped INT in practice. Said he got a little chest workout today in the rain</p>&mdash; Danny West (@DannyWest1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyWest1/statuses/367422210362703872">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>S Rohan Gaines (knee) didn&#39;t practice. DC Chris Ash said Arkansas is &quot;making sure that he’s 100 percent before we get him back out there.&quot;</p>&mdash; Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWARobbie/statuses/367412319938019329">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Arkansas freshman WR Melvinson Hartfield has been cleared by the NCAA per WRs coach Michael Smith. He will start practice on Tuesday.</p>&mdash; Dudley E. Dawson (@Dedsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dedsports/statuses/367111206797967360">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mitchell <a href="https://twitter.com/hawaiianhog">@hawaiianhog</a> Loewen&#39;s position moves at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Arkansas&amp;src=hash">#Arkansas</a>: &#10;MLB --&gt; OLB --&gt; DE --&gt; DT --&gt; OG --&gt; C --&gt; DT --&gt; FB, and now at TE. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Sophomore&amp;src=hash">#Sophomore</a></p>&mdash; Danny West (@DannyWest1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyWest1/statuses/367125046956802048">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Should note that Loewen is the starting TE. Found his home position there.</p>&mdash; Danny West (@DannyWest1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyWest1/statuses/367128544561741824">August 13, 2013</a></blockquote>

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From UA:

FAYETTEVILLE – The University of Arkansas football team continued its second week of preseason camp with practice on Tuesday afternoon.  Defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke with the media after practice and discussed the team practicing in rainy conditions on the outdoor practice field.

"When you constantly practice on a dry surface, constantly practice with a dry ball, that’s obviously easy," Coach Ash said. "You go out there in the rain, you put yourself in a little adversity. It does a couple of things. You want to see how the players handle it and how they respond to the weather conditions like they had to today. You want to see how the offense, the center, the quarterback exchange works, the handoffs work,  the quarterback being able to throw the ball, receivers catching the ball. Defensively, you want to see if you can keep your footing in these situations. It’s good to practice in it."

Coach Ash spoke about senior linebacker Jarrett Lake.

"The guy that stands out to me is Jarrett Lake," Coach Ash said. "He’s probably been the most consistent, the biggest playmaker that we’ve had through the course of camp so far. The D-line guys have been steady. Chris Smith and Trey Flowers have been good players. But Jarrett Lake has been a guy that’s really stood out."

He also noted the development of the safeties on the team.

"We’re getting better every single day," Coach Ash said. "They’ve got a good mental understanding of what we’re trying to do and the concepts that we have. They’re doing a great job of communicating adjustments and being in the right spot. I just want them to make more plays."