Hamstrings

The Razorbacks have had numerous players slowed or held out for various periods of time by hamstring issues since late in the first week of camp.

Most of them have been receivers, but the hamstring woes are not limited to the unit that does the most straight-ahead running on the team. Wide outs Deon Stewart, Mike Woods, Gary Cross and Chase Harrell, as well as running back Chase Hayden, defensive end Randy Ramsey and linebacker Andrew Parker have all been mentioned by Coach Chad Morris among the known players with hamstring tightness.

“It’s a lot more running than we did last year,” receiver Jordan Jones said when asked about the run on hamstring tightness. “We’re going quicker, trying to go faster.”

None of the hamstring injuries have appeared to lead to a loss of game time thus far with the opener against Eastern Illinois looming Sept. 1.

Offensive coordinator Joe Craddock said the nagging injuries to receivers, including a minor groin issue for La’Michael Pettway a couple of weeks back are concerning.

“It’s just what it is right now,” Craddock said Wednesday. “It’s football and you have injuries and the next guy has got to be ready to go. The thing I like about it is it’s allowed other guys the opportunity to show ‘I need to get on the bus, too.’ Some of those guys have made the most of the opportunities with those guys out.”