Razorbacks report

Sting of 56-3 loss persists

FAYETTEVILLE — Auburn’s 56-3 victory over the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville last season is a difficult one of the Razorbacks to forget.

“Last year was one of our worst games that we’ve played, and it’s definitely a motivational tool that we use going into the game,” Arkansas senior linebacker Dwayne Eugene said.

Auburn found motivation last season when it came onto the field to find the Razorbacks grouped at midfield standing on the “AU” logo for their pregame team talk, typically led by players like Keon Hatcher, Drew Morgan, Deatrich Wise Jr., and Taiwan Johnson.

Auburn players were upset, confronted the Razorbacks and after a brief standoff, the Arkansas players departed from midfield so the Tigers could conduct their prayer circle.

Arkansas defensive back Kevin Richardson did not play in last season’s game because of an injury, but said he remembers what took place.

“Everybody knows what happened last year,” Richardson said. “That was last year. It’s in the past.

“Not even one thought about it. We’ve had bad games this year. We try not to look in the past on those kinds of games.”

Linebackers coach Hargreaves said the game came up briefly early in the week.

“After that, it is what it is,” Hargreaves said. “That’s done. I’ve never won a game because of the motivation of the last one, I don’t think.

“We have to go out and play this one for what it is. Certainly it leaves a bad taste, but that’s not necessarily the overwhelming factor.”