Even if it is a wash Arkansas will still have to do a lot more than just win that battle to be successful. Their offensive line hasn't been successful their first two games against Western Illinois and La-Monroe if you consider allowing 8 sacks, 4 per game, as a sign of offensive line success.
Michael Smith, Arkansas' RB, is a good RB. I wouldn't expect to hear anything more from anyone other than saying "they are a good running team"
But, using the term "passed for 300 yards per game" as a concern really shouldn't be. They were behind on both teams in the 4th quarter. All they could do...were forced to do...was pass the ball.
I'll take Marquis Johnson and Javy Arenas going up against their leading receiver, Joe Adams, any day of the week. This isn't a case of having a WR that stands 6'4" and they are playing "jump ball" all day. Their leading WR is virtually the same size as our DB's. They have no speed advantage against our corners and are out-manned in every possible scenario against our safeties.
DJ Williams, their TE, could create a few mis-match opportunities. However, that is only the case if they handle our 3-4 man rush easily...which, is doubtful.
I suspect they are going to try to run DJ across the middle since we've been weak there. Mr. Williams, meet Mr. Woodall and his friends.
