Dalton departing

Arkansas Coach Chad Morris said defensive back Nate Dalton is not with the team now.

“He’s chosen to step back and focus on his academics,” Morris said on Wednesday.

Dalton drew Morris’ ire during the Razorbacks’ 23-0 victory over Tulsa when he slapped Golden Hurricane punt returner Jarion Anderson after a fair catch at the 10-yard line. The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Dalton moved the ball to the 25.

Dalton went to the sideline and straight to the Arkansas locker room on Morris’ orders that day.