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Backups battling on O-line

FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas' starting offensive line has remained entrenched through the first three practices of fall camp.

No surprise there.

That's why the five projected starters -- center Mitch Smothers, guards Sebastian Tretola and Frank Ragnow and tackles Denver Kirkland and Dan Skipper -- are on the cover of Arkansas' media guide.

Competition on the offensive line is for second-team spots.

"It's the most competition for backup spots probably any place I've been," said Razorbacks' offensive line coach Sam Pittman, who is in his 26th season as a college assistant. "We have battles going on to be on that two-deep, which is awesome.