Arkansas governor attends practice

As Arkansas continued its bowl preparations, it received a special guest at practice on Friday.

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Governor Mike Beebe stopped by the Razorbacks’ practice on Friday afternoon, according to Arkansas’ football program’s Twitter account.

Thanks to @GovBeebeMedia for stopping by practice today! #BeatTexas#WoooPigpic.twitter.com/QFXB2bDluZ

— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) December 19, 2014

Beebe is a law school graduate of Arkansas. He has served as governor since 2007. Beebe addressed the team, giving a new generation of Razorbacks his thoughts on Texas, according to Thomas Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Gov. @Mikebeebenews spoke to the Razorbacks today. He talked about what he thinks of the Longhorns. Also addressed team pre-Ole Miss game

— Thomas Murphy (@TomMurphyADG) December 19, 2014

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The Hogs and Longhorns do battle on Dec. 29 in Houston, the 78th meeting between the two old Southwest Conference rivals.