Scrimmage Today?

[Dwyane Wade]

SIAP but, wasn't there a scrimmage today? Anyone have any details?

[arkansasrazorback]

It was a closed scrimmage but I do think Bielema met with the media

[Dwyane Wade]

I get so impatient around this time of year, I'm craving football. Thanks for the info.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

The media was able to watch the scrimmage I believe. CBB's PC is on www.wholehogsports.com

[Wildhog]

It ended on a BA pick six.  Surprise.

[ChitownHawg]

It ended on a BA pick six.  Surprise.

Funny I thought scrimmages ended with the 2s and 3s which means BA was not on the field. On Easter Sunday you should be showing some love to BA.

[ricepig]

It ended on a BA pick six.  Surprise.

I thought I read long return, I must have missed "pick six"?

[Wildhog]

I read a different practice report.  It said pick six.

[ricepig]

I read a different practice report.  It said pick six.

Blew the whistle, so it didn't count??

[Prestworthy]

Where can I read a report on the scrimmage?

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Where can I read a report on the scrimmage?

Maybe if you checked the board and scrolled down?

[Prestworthy]

Maybe if you checked the board and scrolled down?

maybe you could help me find it like a good mod?

[ChitownHawg]

maybe you could help me find it like a good mod?

Hey Muskogee! I'll take a coke and nachos while you are at it. 

In my opinion you have three responses to Presty's demand. 1) Get him his practice report 2) ignore him 3) ban him.

I think you should go for #3.   

[Prestworthy]

Hey Muskogee! I'll take a coke and nachos while you are at it. 

In my opinion you have three responses to Presty's demand. 1) Get him his practice report 2) ignore him 3) ban him.

I think you should go for #3.   

that makes two posters who have disregarded a simple question with negative remarks. And locus why do you seem to always pop in after my post? Crush?

[Mike Irwin]

maybe you could help me find it like a good mod?

My complete Sunday report on Saturday's practice (with video) is not finished. It will be stickied later. Here's the written version.
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A.J. Derby came down just short of the goal line but head coach Bret Bielema ruled his one-handed catch from Austin Allen a touchdown to end the Saturday practice which also marked the conclusion of week four of Razorback spring football. The play, which came against the number one defense, was clearly Allen's biggest moment of the spring.

"It was good to see Austin have some success in the two-minute part," Bielema noted. "B.A. (starting quarterback Brandon Allen) didn't have success in the two-minute segment there at the end but during the course of practice he threw some very good, accurate balls."

Brandon Allen finished the practice 16 of 24 passing for 178 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Austin Allen ended of 9 of 15 for 117 yards with a touchdown and a pick.

Derby actually came up with a couple of one-handed grabs, the first one in a 7 on 7 series earlier in the practice. Bielema called Derby's transition from quarterback to tight end, "seamless," while touting his pass catching and blocking abilities.

"It's amazing to me how well he catches the ball," Bielema raved. "It just absolutely blows my mind because that's not an easy thing to run full speed in traffic and catch it. But what he does in the running game, his wraps, his inside out, his pulls, his pass protection has literally changed our offense overnight."

The other quarterback making a position change in the spring also came up with a big catch. Damon "Duwop" Mitchell snagged a 21 yard pass from Austin Allen during the scrimmaging part of the practice. However, Bielema had revealed a week ago that Mitchell was not totally on board with idea of changing positions.

Saturday he indicated that some progress had been made with Mitchell on that issue, telling reporters, "I think it's getting better for him. I'm not saying he's doing cartwheels around the hallway quite yet but I think he realizes that he might be able to capitalize on that position and be good at it."

Sophomore-to-be running back Korliss Marshall was back at practice after being sidelined for a couple of weeks due to an undisclosed medical issue. Marshall quickly made up for lost time showing his speed on a couple of flashy carries.

"Korliss jumped back in on Tuesday," Bielema explained. "Tuesday was a freak show. He had a couple of runs that were off the charts. The thing I think about all the time, he's a kid that was offered really by one major school. That was us. The impact he's going to have not only this next year but in years ahead, he's an exceptional football player."

Week five of Arkansas spring football will conclude with the annual Red-White game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

[Prestworthy]

My complete Sunday report on Saturday's practice (with video) is not finished. It will be stickied later. Here's the written version.
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A.J. Derby came down just short of the goal line but head coach Bret Bielema ruled his one-handed catch from Austin Allen a touchdown to end the Saturday practice which also marked the conclusion of week four of Razorback spring football. The play, which came against the number one defense, was clearly Allen's biggest moment of the spring.
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"It was good to see Austin have some success in the two-minute part," Bielema noted. "B.A. (starting quarterback Brandon Allen) didn't have success in the two-minute segment there at the end but during the course of practice he threw some very good, accurate balls."

Brandon Allen finished the practice 16 of 24 passing for 178 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Austin Allen ended of 9 of 15 for 117 yards with a touchdown and a pick.

Derby actually came up with a couple of one-handed grabs, the first one in a 7 on 7 series earlier in the practice. Bielema called Derby's transition from quarterback to tight end, "seamless," while touting his pass catching and blocking abilities.

"It's amazing to me how well he catches the ball," Bielema raved. "It just absolutely blows my mind because that's not an easy thing to run full speed in traffic and catch it. But what he does in the running game, his wraps, his inside out, his pulls, his pass protection has literally changed our offense overnight."

The other quarterback making a position change in the spring also came up with a big catch. Damon "Duwop" Mitchell snagged a 21 yard pass from Austin Allen during the scrimmaging part of the practice. However, Bielema had revealed a week ago that Mitchell was not totally on board with idea of changing positions.

Saturday he indicated that some progress had been made with Mitchell on that issue, telling reporters, "I think it's getting better for him. I'm not saying he's doing cartwheels around the hallway quite yet but I think he realizes that he might be able to capitalize on that position and be good at it."

Sophomore-to-be running back Korliss Marshall was back at practice after being sidelined for a couple of weeks due to an undisclosed medical issue. Marshall quickly made up for lost time showing his speed on a couple of flashy carries.

"Korliss jumped back in on Tuesday," Bielema explained. "Tuesday was a freak show. He had a couple of runs that were off the charts. The thing I think about all the time, he's a kid that was offered really by one major school. That was us. The impact he's going to have not only this next year but in years ahead, he's an exceptional football player."

Week five of Arkansas spring football will conclude with the annual Red-White game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

thanks Mike

[rzrbackramsfan]

I think it would be interesting to ask bb if they ever hesitated in offering kirkos after seeing his video and why more schools wouldn't offer? I think once most people saw his video on hogville they knew this was a playmaker and a guy we should offer.

[rzrbackramsfan]

Also I take it that peavey is out of the mix for #2?

[Mike Irwin]

For those of you who have been dogging Brandon Allen here's your opening. For the first time this spring he got challenged by one of the freshmen.

[Danny J]

For those of you who have been dogging Brandon Allen here's your opening. For the first time this spring he got challenged by one of the freshmen.

Good....we need a solid backup going forward.

[ChitownHawg]

that makes two posters who have disregarded a simple question with negative remarks. And locus why do you seem to always pop in after my post? Crush?

Ah come on man you know I love ya! 

[Carl Lazlo]

My complete Sunday report on Saturday's practice (with video) is not finished. It will be stickied later. Here's the written version.
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A.J. Derby came down just short of the goal line but head coach Bret Bielema ruled his one-handed catch from Austin Allen a touchdown to end the Saturday practice which also marked the conclusion of week four of Razorback spring football. The play, which came against the number one defense, was clearly Allen's biggest moment of the spring.

"It was good to see Austin have some success in the two-minute part," Bielema noted. "B.A. (starting quarterback Brandon Allen) didn't have success in the two-minute segment there at the end but during the course of practice he threw some very good, accurate balls."

Brandon Allen finished the practice 16 of 24 passing for 178 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Austin Allen ended of 9 of 15 for 117 yards with a touchdown and a pick.

Derby actually came up with a couple of one-handed grabs, the first one in a 7 on 7 series earlier in the practice. Bielema called Derby's transition from quarterback to tight end, "seamless," while touting his pass catching and blocking abilities.

"It's amazing to me how well he catches the ball," Bielema raved. "It just absolutely blows my mind because that's not an easy thing to run full speed in traffic and catch it. But what he does in the running game, his wraps, his inside out, his pulls, his pass protection has literally changed our offense overnight."

The other quarterback making a position change in the spring also came up with a big catch. Damon "Duwop" Mitchell snagged a 21 yard pass from Austin Allen during the scrimmaging part of the practice. However, Bielema had revealed a week ago that Mitchell was not totally on board with idea of changing positions.

Saturday he indicated that some progress had been made with Mitchell on that issue, telling reporters, "I think it's getting better for him. I'm not saying he's doing cartwheels around the hallway quite yet but I think he realizes that he might be able to capitalize on that position and be good at it."

Sophomore-to-be running back Korliss Marshall was back at practice after being sidelined for a couple of weeks due to an undisclosed medical issue. Marshall quickly made up for lost time showing his speed on a couple of flashy carries.

"Korliss jumped back in on Tuesday," Bielema explained. "Tuesday was a freak show. He had a couple of runs that were off the charts. The thing I think about all the time, he's a kid that was offered really by one major school. That was us. The impact he's going to have not only this next year but in years ahead, he's an exceptional football player."

Week five of Arkansas spring football will conclude with the annual Red-White game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Yup

[lumphog]

My complete Sunday report on Saturday's practice (with video) is not finished. It will be stickied later. Here's the written version.
-----------------------
A.J. Derby came down just short of the goal line but head coach Bret Bielema ruled his one-handed catch from Austin Allen a touchdown to end the Saturday practice which also marked the conclusion of week four of Razorback spring football. The play, which came against the number one defense, was clearly Allen's biggest moment of the spring.

"It was good to see Austin have some success in the two-minute part," Bielema noted. "B.A. (starting quarterback Brandon Allen) didn't have success in the two-minute segment there at the end but during the course of practice he threw some very good, accurate balls."

Brandon Allen finished the practice 16 of 24 passing for 178 yards, a touchdown and a pick. Austin Allen ended of 9 of 15 for 117 yards with a touchdown and a pick.

Derby actually came up with a couple of one-handed grabs, the first one in a 7 on 7 series earlier in the practice. Bielema called Derby's transition from quarterback to tight end, "seamless," while touting his pass catching and blocking abilities.

"It's amazing to me how well he catches the ball," Bielema raved. "It just absolutely blows my mind because that's not an easy thing to run full speed in traffic and catch it. But what he does in the running game, his wraps, his inside out, his pulls, his pass protection has literally changed our offense overnight."

The other quarterback making a position change in the spring also came up with a big catch. Damon "Duwop" Mitchell snagged a 21 yard pass from Austin Allen during the scrimmaging part of the practice. However, Bielema had revealed a week ago that Mitchell was not totally on board with idea of changing positions.

Saturday he indicated that some progress had been made with Mitchell on that issue, telling reporters, "I think it's getting better for him. I'm not saying he's doing cartwheels around the hallway quite yet but I think he realizes that he might be able to capitalize on that position and be good at it."

Sophomore-to-be running back Korliss Marshall was back at practice after being sidelined for a couple of weeks due to an undisclosed medical issue. Marshall quickly made up for lost time showing his speed on a couple of flashy carries.

"Korliss jumped back in on Tuesday," Bielema explained. "Tuesday was a freak show. He had a couple of runs that were off the charts. The thing I think about all the time, he's a kid that was offered really by one major school. That was us. The impact he's going to have not only this next year but in years ahead, he's an exceptional football player."

Week five of Arkansas spring football will conclude with the annual Red-White game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Mike, thanks for what you do for us on here. Happy Easter & God Bless. What's interesting to me is CBB's comment about Marshall's ability. I hope he takes note of the under rated Arkansas talent. It's what is going to make him a success here. I like HomeGrown Hogs.

[rzrbackramsfan]

For those of you who have been dogging Brandon Allen here's your opening. For the first time this spring he got challenged by one of the freshmen.

I think everyone dogging ba is going to use auburn as our real opening and hope not to have an opening.

[Carl Lazlo]

Did Peavey get a chance to make any plays?

[Prestworthy]

For those of you who have been dogging Brandon Allen here's your opening. For the first time this spring he got challenged by one of the freshmen.

what do you mean Mike? Challenged by his brother?

[Carl Lazlo]

what do you mean Mike? Challenged by his brother?

Apparently.  Peavey probably only got 5 or 6 pass plays. Wouldn't be surprised if they were all completions.

[Prestworthy]

Apparently.  Peavey probably only got 5 or 6 pass plays. Wouldn't be surprised if they were all completions.

sorry still confused. Which freshman is challenging him?

[Carl Lazlo]

sorry still confused. Which freshman is challenging him?

He's gonna say lil Allen dude come on

[Prestworthy]

He's gonna say lil Allen dude come on

did anyone read how Peavey did? And it appears BA is still throwing interceptions vs a defense that is near the bottom of the SEC

[rzrbackramsfan]

Apparently.  Peavey probably only got 5 or 6 pass plays. Wouldn't be surprised if they were all completions.

Boom.

[onebadrubi]

did anyone read how Peavey did? And it appears BA is still throwing interceptions vs a defense that is near the bottom of the SEC

He threw one pick, does not say details.  What if it was a pass on the money and the receiver bobbled or tipped it?  Austin will challenge Brandon simply because he's a slightly bit more talented just younger and been around a little less.  Same with peavy but it will take him a year or so to catch up to speed. 

Peavy is probably going to be red shirted baring injury to either Allen's or just going into beast mode.

[rzrbackramsfan]

Thanks for the update do you now about his yards/ completion percentage?  Also do qbs ever run in these scrimmages?  I'm surprised I haven't heard about peavey taking off yet.

[Mike Irwin]

sorry still confused. Which freshman is challenging him?

Sorry. I assumed that since Austin Allen is featured prominently in the story and Peavey is not mentioned it was obvious which freshman challenged Brandon Allen.

As for the (almost) TD to Peavey it was indeed the biggest moment for either freshman QB this spring because in a two minute drill Austin Allen took the offense 79 yards and he did it against the top defense. Brandon, going up against the two's, failed to move the sticks although as Bielema noted afterward it wasn't his fault. A couple of receivers (one of them Jared Cornelius) dropped first down passes that hit them in the hands.

Overall Brandon still had better numbers than Austin and except for the two minute segment he did a much better job of converting 3rd downs than Austin.

Peavey was almost a non factor. He completed the only pass he threw for 15 yards. He was later (whistle) sacked.

All three QBs do occasionally take off and run but it is discouraged and mostly it is pointless in non tackling situations. I have not noticed Peavey being a better runner than BA or AA but the spring is not a time judge that.

I was encouraged by what I saw because it was the first time one of the backup QBs took charge in an important drill and made things happen.

A major goal of this spring IMO is to have a better alternative this fall if BA were to again be injured. I see some signs that AA is developing. He needs to keep it up.

[gmarv]

good reporting thanks mike

[acey33]

Blew the whistle, so it didn't count??

lol...