2008 SPRING PRACTICE: UA defensive line has new approach

By Rob Keys (Contact)

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Some of Arkansas’ biggest players are taking small steps this spring.

The Razorbacks’ defensive line, arguably the strength of a defense that is being retooled, not only is working with a new position coach for the first time since 2003 following Tracy Rocker’s departure to Ole Miss, but also is absorbing a new philosophy and style of play under first-year coordinator Willy Robinson.

“It doesn’t matter what anyone’s done in the past,” junior defensive end Adrian Davis said. “It’s all about now and the future. Everybody is like a freshman now. ... Everything around here is new.”

The newness starts with what assistant coach Bobby Allen called a “gap-oriented” approach to Arkansas’ line play. Translation: Arkansas’ linemen now will be responsible more gaps along the line of scrimmage than the individual blockers across from them.

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Originally published 06:00 a.m., April 17, 2008
Updated 06:00 a.m., April 17, 2008

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