Arkansas Running Backs Russell and Hodges Shine in Spring Scrimmage
Two running backs from rival Arkansas high schools in neighboring towns Benton and Bryant are making an impact together at the University of Arkansas during the team's first spring scrimmage.
Two running backs who once faced each other as high school rivals are now working together in the Arkansas Razorbacks backfield. The players from Benton and Bryant, neighboring Arkansas towns with a long football rivalry, stood out during the team's first spring scrimmage.
Benton and Bryant are located just miles apart in central Arkansas and their high schools have competed against each other for decades. Now their former star running backs are united under the same uniform at the University of Arkansas.
The spring scrimmage gave coaches their first look at how the new backfield combination performs together. Both players are working to earn playing time in Arkansas's running game for the upcoming season.
Details about their specific performances and statistics from the scrimmage are still emerging as the team continues spring practice.
High school rivals becoming college teammates shows how recruitment can unite former competitors. Their success could shape Arkansas football's running game for the upcoming season.
Arkansas will continue spring practice sessions leading up to their annual Red-White spring game.
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