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What We Learned From Tuesday’s Practice

Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino spoke following Tuesday’s practice, and naturally several questions were about three of his top offensive weapons – running back Michael Smith (hamstring) and wide receivers Joe Adams (mild stroke) and Jarius Wright (concussion).

Smith and Wright took part in Tuesday’s practice, and neither of them showed any signs that won’t be able to play Saturday at top-ranked Florida. Still, Petrino said it’s day-to-day with both players.

“They moved around good. It was good to see them out there, good to see them dressed out and I think it’s just a day-to-day thing,” Petrino said. “But they look good.”

Adams’ status is a bit more complicated. The sophomore has been sidelined since suffering what Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has described as a “mild concussion.”

Adams attended Tuesday’s practice, wearing his jersey and shorts while watching his fellow wide receivers catch passes. During position drills, he stood a few yards off the line of scrimmage to mimic a defensive back.

“His spirits are good. Joe’s a great kid,” Petrino said. “He really cares about his team and about his teammates, and he just likes to be around and helping them out. And his spirits seem real good, real upbeat, and it’s great just to have him out there and be around everybody.”

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