Eric Mateos is the new man at the helm of the Razorbacks' offensive line. But, it's not his first time working under Sam Pittman at Arkansas. Ten years ago Mateos served under then-offensive line coach Sam Pittman as a grad assistant as he tried to break into division I football from the JUCO ranks. Since then it's been full speed ahead coaching at programs like LSU, BYU & Baylor before coming full circle and landing the job as offensive line coach at Arkansas.
FAYETTEVILLE The University of Arkansas defense made long-term strides last season under new coordinators Travis Williams and Marcus Woodson. On Tuesday, the unit made a definitive short-term gain with a havoc-creating performance in the fourth practice of spring.
Former University of Arkansas safety commit Marcus Wimberly made his way back to Fayetteville on Friday and Saturday for the time since he reopened his recruitment Dec. 1.