I just came back from watching the first few minutes of today’s practice. The Razorbacks are practicing inside their indoor facility because, well, why not? A few things stood out immediately.

Wide receiver Joe Adams appears to be making progress. He ran routes and caught passes with the rest of the receivers during position drills. That was more than the sophomore did Tuesday, when he mostly caught passes from a ball-throwing machine. Adams has missed the past two games because a mild stroke, and it’s uncertain when he’ll be able to return to the lineup. But at least he’s showing signs of improvement.

Meanwhile, fellow wide receiver Lucas Miller was back at practice after missing Tuesday for an undisclosed reason. A few yards away, running back Michael Smith took part in position drills with the rest of Arkansas’ tailbacks. Smith continues to be bothered by a hamstring injury, and his status for Saturday’s game at Ole Miss is up in the air.

Cornerback Rudell Crim wasn’t wearing a yellow, no-contact jersey at practice, a sign that he’s getting over whatever injury has been bothering him lately. And finally, reserve quarterback Brandon Mitchell – who recently had surgery for a hernia – was watching practice. The freshman wasn’t dressed out, but stood nearby in shorts and a T-shirt.

Well, that’s it for now. But check back later for more information after practice. Also, you can follow me on Twitter (@NWAAlex).

Arkansas wrapped up its week of preparations for Saturday’s game at top-ranked Florida. There was quite of bit of news to come out of Thursday’s practice.

Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said running back Michael Smith (hamstring) is a game-time decision. The senior has continued to practice this week, but he’s been limited because of the injury suffered in last week’s win over Auburn.

“Michael got out there today and did some work. Right now, I’d say it’ll probably be a game-time decision,” Petrino said. “But I’m encouraged in the fact that he did get some work yesterday and more today.”

Petrino didn’t want to say who would start at tailback if Smith is unable to go against the Gators. However, Petrino said wide receiver Jarius Wright (concussion) has looked good in practice and has shown no “ill effects” from the head injury. Expect Wright to play.

Petrino said freshman quarterback Brandon Mitchell, who hasn’t played this season, will be sidelined for awhile with what’s believed to be an inguinal hernia. In the meantime, redshirt freshman Jim Youngblood is working at both quarterback and tight end.

“He’s been able to do both,” Petrino said of Youngblood.

Finally, Petrino said wide receiver Joe Adams will make the trip to Florida, even though he’s out indefinitely with what’s being called a mild stroke.