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'A young buck no more': Slusher actively filling his own shoes

( Charlie Kaijo)

Arkansas defensive back Myles Slusher intercepts a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer on Saturday, November 13, 2021 during the third quarter of a football game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is all about instilling belief and confidence in those on his roster.

It was the case when he served as the Razorbacks’ offensive line coach from 2013-15. And that is precisely how he has operated since he was hired to lead a spiraling Arkansas program in December 2019 and relayed to his new group of players that he understood they did not choose him, but he “damn sure" chose them.