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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman encourages the defensive line Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, during practice at the university practice facility in Fayetteville. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe)
FAYETTEVILLE — Few second-year coaches inspire great optimism after a 3-7 season.
But at Arkansas, it's all about perspective. The two previous seasons yielded a combined four wins, including none in Southeastern Conference play, so last season's showing under Sam Pittman was a significant jump. Along with the victories over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee, the Razorbacks lost three other games — to Auburn, LSU and Missouri — by three or fewer points.