Harris says no regrets

FAYETTEVILLE — University of Arkansas senior linebacker De’Jon Harris riffed on the hottest topics facing the Razorbacks football program after Friday’s season-ending 2414 loss to Missouri at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

The defensive captain and three-year starter from Harvey, La., spoke about what three consecutive losing seasons — including an 8-28 record and not a whiff of postseason chances — felt like.

“It’s been frustrating, very frustrating the past three years,” Harris said. “But just last night with the seniors giving a talk, I’m thankful just to be a part of it.

“I wouldn’t go back and change where I went to school. I learned a lot and gained a lot from the relationships and the people here. I care about everyone around here. It’s been frustrating, but I’m thankful for it.”

Harris always has spoken about addressing the most important issues with the younger players on the Arkansas roster. One of those dealt with the changes at head coach. Whomever Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek hires will be the third permanent head coach since 2017, following Bret Bielema and Chad Morris.

“I told the younger guys last night that just have faith and just buy in,” Harris said. “Just give the coach a chance. I feel like the majority of the guys didn’t buy in over these last two years with Coach Morris, and you could see what happened.

“It’s not just the coach’s fault, like the players play a big part in it, too. I told