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The Razorbacks finally got to practice in full pads for the first time today, which according to the UA report, put "concentration at an all time high." That's very impressive. We're talking historically strong concentration, people.
But I really do like how Robb Smith calls it "thudded up".
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ark DC Robb Smith on today: We thudded up, got a great opportunity to go out there and start to establish our physicality as a defense.</p>— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMurphyADG/statuses/497149933359624192">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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UA also reports Brandon Allen was "on point all afternoon. His arm remained steady for the entirety of practice". I guess it's good for a quarterback's arm to remain steady. Hopefully that means accuracy and completions. We'll have to hope.
They also reported Demetrius Wilson "made an impressive snag" while "draped in heavy coverage." The poetry this fall really is fantastic.
Cody Hollister also remained active at receiver, making "a number of nice catches." I really hope he's productive this year. Sounds good so far.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Randy Shannon says LB Otha Peters has had "an unbelievable summer," and has carried over the extra 'fire' he showed in spring ball.</p>— Danny West (@DannyWest1) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyWest1/statuses/497152947277803520">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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POSITIVE LINEBACKER TALK POSITIVE LINEBACKER TALK
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Randy Shannon said TQ Coleman still at LB: "He's a very explosive guy. Not afraid of contact." Added Coleman brings versatility to position.</p>— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWARobbie/statuses/497156384194953216">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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MORE POSITIVE LINEBACKER TALK
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>DBs coach Clay Jennings: Said CB C. Floyd had some good reps in 1 on 1 and CB Henre' Toliver had an INT in the final team period</p>— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMurphyADG/statuses/497154075973009408">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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POSITIVE SECONDARY TALK WHAT IS THIS MAGIC? Let's just keep practices closed forever at this rate!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Smith on <a href="https://twitter.com/BijhonJ">@BijhonJ</a>: He's going to help us eat up some A gaps inside. He can dictate daylight in the center of our defense and that's crucial.</p>— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMurphyADG/statuses/497152657870434304">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Safe to say Bijhon's going to be playing early and often. The real question is how often will the TV broadcasters talk about Bielema's SEC Media Days comment about his "incredible ass"? Speaking of Bielema...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guys are jacked up today to put on shoulder pads & play football the way we like to play! Yesterday we saw both kickers 100% on FGs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hogball?src=hash">#Hogball</a></p>— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) <a href="https://twitter.com/BretBielema/statuses/497037320529653760">August 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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That might not sound like much, but considering Zach Hocker is gone, that's pretty good to hear. The Razorbacks need Cole Hedlund to live up to his promise.
I also liked this clip from Robb Smith - the dirty grin he made when talking about the freshman lining up against the older players with pads on for the first time was funny. It meant, "they got knocked down flat".
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