FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Bret Bielema hasn't spent the offseason all that concerned about any lasting effects from the disappointment of last season.
The Razorbacks, however, have used little else to motivate their desire to emerge from recent Southeastern Conference mediocrity — beginning when they open the season against Football Championship Subdivision member Florida A&M (1-0) on Thursday night in Little Rock.
Arkansas blew large halftime leads in each of its last two games last season, settling for a 7-6 record and failing to improve its win total for the first time in four seasons under Bielema.