Razorback Football Report: Fletcher ranks among NCAA’s best players, injury report FAYETTEVILLE – University of Arkansas’ Max Fletcher’s punting average has risen for several weeks in a row, and the Australian He currently ranks 4th in the nation with a punting average of 48.
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Fletcher averaged 53.
9 yards on seven punts at Alabama last week, ranking third nationally (48.
94 yards) and second in the SEC behind Vanderbilt’s Matthew Hayball (49.
16 yards) James of the Tide – Outperformed Burnip (49.
9 yards on seven punts).
Fletcher promotes a mindset to achieve better results.
“That was probably the best thing for me, just to be mentally confident,” Fletcher said.
“Especially since last year.
Just having a good mental routine.
” Fletcher said the support of kicker Cam Little, who handles place kicks, was also a factor.
“We’re roommates, so we always have a good time and get along well.
It was really good that we had a good routine before the game and the night before,” Fletcher said.
Coach Sam Pittman said Fletcher had an opportunity to punt on a fourth-and-1 from the Razorbacks’ 34 last week against Alabama.
The Crimson Tide had a lot of personnel at home when Fletcher rolled to his right, so Fletcher completed a 50-yard rugby punt against the Crimson Tide, including a career-best 70-yard punt.
He completed four 50-yard punts, including one.
“He can play rugby, he can hit conventionally,” Pittman said.
“But the best part is watching him make a good punt.
I mean, he’ll have everyone cheering.
He’s so excited.
” Coach Fletcher said in the loss to BYU Despite the loss, Pittman’s positive attitude is reassuring.
“I’ll forever say this, Coach Pittman changed my life,” Fletcher said.
“I think that confidence alone is something special to me.
“I’m confident on the field and I know Coach Pittman is by my side and wants me to do well.
” Fletcher said Pittman and the special teams coach He said he’s in Arkansas because of Scott Fountain.
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“They give me that confidence and.
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.I want my team to win and give them good field position,” he said.
Pittman is unsure whether Fletcher will take such a big step since his freshman season, when the Melbourne, Australia native averaged 37 yards on 38 punts and gained 5 yards before being replaced.
He said he couldn’t have it.
Reid Bauer.
“He’s a weapon now,” Pittman said.
“If you can get 10, 12, 8, 6 yards every time you do something, unless you turn it over, the field immediately changes for you.
” Roster Update Defensive Back Since Cam Ball, With Chris Paul and Jaylon Braxton returning to their green no-contact jerseys on Tuesday, coach Sam Pittman is feeling pretty confident the trio will be able to return to action after missing last week’s game against Alabama.
Stated.
“I feel great,” Pittman said.
“Of course, there are still a few days left, but as long as everything goes well, I think it’s good that they can play.
” No.
Pig.
Cornerback Dwight “Nudi” McGlothan suffered a concussion against Texas A&M and missed back-to-back games.
“I think Nudie is close as well,” Pittman said on Wednesday’s SEC coaches conference call.
“Hopefully he can practice non-contact today.
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He’s almost at the point where he has to make it, but if he can practice, he has to make it today.
” Rodgers (shoulder) and tailback Joe Quibius Marks (ankle) missed the Bulldogs’ 41-28 win over Western Michigan in October.
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On Wednesday’s SEC coaches conference call, when Arnette was asked specifically about the Bulldogs’ two most productive offensive players, he replied: Hopefully they will set the schedule and set it after six games.
It was perfect timing for us.
“In general, the players who have struggled recently have improved compared to last week.
We’ll see how the next 48 hours unfold.
But we’re confident we can get some players back on Saturday.
I’m very optimistic.
” Hercules Mississippi State coach Zach Arnette added more hype to the discussion last week about KJ Jefferson’s run on Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Emerging from a seemingly safe sack, Jefferson completed a 25-yard pass to Varkeith Gumbs early in the fourth quarter, setting up a touchdown.
Alabama coach Nick Saban described it as “like dropping a mosquito off a cow’s butt” and called it one of the best individual performances he had ever seen.
“You know.
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.the corner blitz got him into the game against Alabama,” Arnette said.
“He threw the DB away and ran around looking for open receivers for big, long plays.
It was just a huge effort to break that tackle and get up.
” Weekend Recruiting Coach Sam Pittman said.
, said it was because of the strength of the team that the Razorbacks were able to hold together as a class despite losing four straight road games and five straight.
Assistant coaches have a lot to do with their duties.
“If you don’t have good relationships, good relationships with your kids and your family, you often lose a man’s boyfriend or his two or whatever,” Pittman said.
“we do not have.
I think that says something about the relationships the players have and the coach’s belief that we were able to retain them.
“Let’s face the facts: If you wanted to keep your girlfriend, if you didn’t see her for weeks and she had a chance to meet this guy, this guy, this guy.
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.Unless you’re Elvis Presley or someone, she’ll leave you.
“We’re trying to get them here, but we’ve got to get back to them and deal with them.
“But I commend the coaching staff and the kids who remain with us for staying true to their beliefs in the football program.
” But it’s difficult.
It’s a really tough game, so I’m glad they stuck with us and I can’t wait to see them on Saturday.
” 4 picks each SEC teams that played with 4 interceptions were Arkansas and It’s just Mississippi State this season.
In the Razorbacks’ season opener, Hudson Clark, Dwight McGlothan, Jaden Johnson and Brad Spence all intercepted passes against Western Carolina.
Spence led the way with 101 interceptions and return yards against the Catamounts, capped by an 85-yard return in the fourth quarter.
Mississippi State caught four passes from Arizona State in a 31-24 victory over the Wildcats in Week 2 in Starkville, Mississippi.
Linebacker Jett Johnson had two interceptions and gained 33 return yards.
Linebacker Nathaniel Watson returned his only interception 16 yards, and safety Sean Preston Jr.
had his only pick with no more yards.
This season, Arkansas State has recorded his 7 interceptions and Mississippi State has recorded his 5 interceptions.
The Razorbacks have returned three interceptions for touchdowns, tied with Michigan for first in the FBS.
Arkansas also leads the SEC with his 153 interceptions and ranks seventh nationally with his return yards.
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