The last of the SEC teams to begin spring practice does so today: Arkansas. The Razorbacks hit the field Tuesday for the first of 15 spring practices, culminating in the annual Red-White spring game on April 29. What should folks keep an eye on in the coming weeks? Here are three things to watch:
1. New defensive coordinator, new defense
Former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads takes over as defensive coordinator after Robb Smith, the Razorbacks' defensive coordinator the last two seasons, left for Minnesota. Along with the change in coaches is also a change in alignment: the Razorbacks will operate primarily out of a 3-4 front rather than a 4-3, which they used in recent years.