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The Arkansas Razorbacks moved practice No. 2 of training camp inside the Walker Pavilion as the temperature soared to 97 degrees with a heat index of 108.
A readout on the artificial turf field outside the pavilion read 138 degrees with some of the kickers and punters getting in work on it before heading back inside.
As the Arkansas Razorbacks approach the 2024 football season, there’s a palpable sense of urgency surrounding the program.
After a disappointing 4-8 record last year, the Razorbacks find themselves at a critical juncture. Head coach Sam Pittman is under intense scrutiny as he enters the season firmly on the hot seat.
The key to turning things around may lie in the team’s ability to win close games—a skill that has eluded them in recent seasons.
In 2021, Arkansas enjoyed a successful 9-4 campaign, largely thanks to their 2-2 record in one-score games.
However, since then, the Razorbacks have struggled in tight contests, posting a dismal 2-9 record in such games.
The ability to close out tight matchups often separates good teams from great ones, and for Arkansas, it could mean the difference between a winning season and another year of disappointment.
