Bret Bielema holds final news conference before Hogs head to Houston
Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema held his final news conference on Monday before the team traveled to Houston for its Dec. 29 Texas Bowl matchup with Texas.
Here’s what Bielema had to say.
On Texas gameplan:
Bielema said Arkansas has its entire gameplan in for Texas.
— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) December 22, 2014
On the next Monday night’s game:
“Excited to hear the @TexasBowl game is sold out. You can just tell there is a buzz around it.” – Bielema
— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) December 22, 2014
On the rivalry with Texas:
Bielema on the Texas Rivalry – “Hearing the excitement from Coach Broyles voice gave me chills”
— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) December 22, 2014
Updating the status of TE A.J. Derby:
Bielema: “A.J. (Derby) hasn’t practiced yet. There’s a chance to get him back in next four, five days.” Game is a week from today.
— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) December 22, 2014
On the team’s most improved player:
“For most improved I think Jared Collins made a pretty good case from game one to game 12” – Bielema
— Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) December 22, 2014
On early enrollees practicing:
Bielema said QB Ty Storey is practicing, but he’s the only newcomer doing so. Zach Rogers is here, but isn’t cleared medically.
— Robbie Neiswanger (@NWARobbie) December 22, 2014
Bielema: Ty Storey walked into the huddle for the first time the other day like he owned it.
— Bo Mattingly (@SportsTalkwBo) December 22, 2014
