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Neuheisel says Allen is 'nails'

FAYETTEVILLE -- CBS analyst Rick Neuheisel, who was in Fayetteville this week to speak at the Northwest Arkansas Touchdown Club, was asked which Arkansas player has stood out to him.

"I think the quarterback is tougher than nails," said Neuheisel, referring to junior Austin Allen. "I think he has 'it,' when you're looking for moxie at that position. Does that mean he's playing perfectly? No. And he holds the ball probably a little too long, because he's tough.

"So if I'm coaching him, I've got to impress upon him I need it out of your hands faster.