We start with practice notes from Thursday.  The young Razorbacks’ defense is gaining bodies and experience.

Former Springdale High School (think Gus Malzahn and defections) wide receiver Andrew Norton will soon transfer back to Arkansas from Tulsa and join the team as a walk-on.  He will sit out this season and have two years of eligibility left.

Safety Matt Harris, after a scare from Western Illinois, isn’t overlooking Louisiana-Monroe (who were blown out by Auburn last week).  “All the pressure is on the ‘big’ team.  You have to live up to that pressure and perform and kind of block every one out. … Arkansas State and Texas A&M last week, it could happen to anyone and you don’t want to be that anyone.”

Bobby Petrino wasn’t happy with his team’s first practices of the week.  But he “liked the way we practiced the last two days.  I think we should show improvement on Saturday night.” 

Defensive coordinator Willy Robinson, who coaches from the press box even though he prefers being on the field, is concerned about his unit’s run-stopping ability.  “I’m up there in the press box spitting nails.  Even though I’m not comfortable up there, it’s probably better, better not to have that on camera.”

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