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FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas freshman Quincey McAdoo was not going to let down a huge contingent of friends and family in attendance for his first extensive action of the season on Friday.

Coach Sam Pittman isnt sure if freshman Quincey McAdoo will start at cornerback for Arkansas on Saturday against Liberty, but he said the work the former receiver is getting with the top unit will pay off.

University of Arkansas tailback Raheim Sanders has never been a big talker, but hes starting to come out of his shell after powering for an SEC-best 870 rushing yards though seven games to rank eighth in the country.

FAYETTEVILLE — Sam Pittman is an old-school coach with an open-minded perspective on new-age college football realities.

Injuries at defensive back have hurt the Hogs, but have provided experience for younger players.

Arkansas stands deeper at quarterback and shakier in the secondary heading into todays nonconference game at Brigham Young University.

University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek asked the question on many Razorback fans minds on Wednesday during a speaking engagement at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Will KJ Jefferson play?

Coach Sam Pittmans opening remarks on Wednesdays SEC teleconference summed up the situation for the University of Arkansas heading into Saturdays first true road game at No. 23 Mississippi State.

FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson was at practice on Tuesday, though he did not participate in the teams fastball starts during the media viewing portion of the workout on the outdoor practice fields.