HOOVER, Ala. -- When the University of Arkansas contingent entered the crowded lobby at the Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel here on Wednesday morning, a cheer arose from a big mass of Alabama fans. The crimson and houndstooth clad Bama fans had been expecting Coach Nick Saban and three of his Crimson Tide players to be the first-arriving group on Day 3 at SEC Media Days.
The fans might have briefly mistaken the Razorbacks for Alabama players on an early morning in July, but there has been little comparison between the two SEC West programs during recent fall Saturdays.
Arkansas at a glance
Last season 2-10, 0-8 (last in SEC West)
Coach Chad Morris (2-10 in second year at Arkansas, 16-32 in fifth year overall)
Offensive coordinator Joe Craddock
Returning starters 15: Offense 5, Defense 7, Specialty 3
Key players DT McTelvin Agim, RB Rakeem Boyd, S Kam Curl, LB De’Jon Harris, TE Cheyenne O’Grady, RB Devwah Whaley
Bowl scenario The Razorbacks need to sweep their non-conference games and win two SEC games to reach the postseason.