Pulley’s status up to Hogs
FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas Coach Chad Morris indicated cornerback Ryan Pulley could be subject to further disciplinary action after his ejection in the last minute of Saturday’s 37-33 loss to Ole Miss.
Pulley was ejected after Ole Miss intercepted a pass from Cole Kelley and the teams were lining up for the Rebels to take a knee on the final snap of the game.
“I thought there were some things that we did that were not what we’re about, and I was disappointed,” Morris said. “But I think that was an intense game.”
The SEC office on Sunday replied to a request from the Arkansas DemocratGazette for clarification on Pulley’s status. SEC director of communications Chuck Dunlap wrote, “He was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct. By rule this has no mandatory carryover to the next game.”
However, at his Monday news conference, Morris said SEC supervisor of officials Steve Shaw reviews all personal fouls and ejections, and he was waiting to hear further clarification about the incident from Shaw.
Later Monday, UA officials confirmed Pulley was not subject to further action from the SEC, and that anything beyond missing the final 29 seconds of Saturday’s game would be handled in house.
Arkansas defensive coordinator John Chavis, asked who would start if Pulley does not, replied “Buster Brown,” using the nickname for redshirt freshman Montaric Brown.
“He has played, and guys have been in the rotation and feel very comfortable,” Chavis said. “Coach will address that, but you asked me if he didn’t [start]. That’s hypothetical, but it will be Buster Brown. Next guy up.”
Morris said Brown “will get in there and see significant reps.”
Pulley had a thirddown pass breakup and an interception that stopped Ole Miss drives in the first quarter Saturday, helping Arkansas race to a 17-3 lead.
Morris praised redshirt freshman cornerback Jarques McClellion’s work.
“I thought Jarques played his best ballgame last week,” Morris said. “He’s getting better.”