Arkansas uses two-minute drill to end prep for Louisiana-Monroe
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Posted 9:55PM on Thursday, October 6, 2005
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) The Arkansas football team went through a two-minute drill Thursday to conclude its final practice before meeting Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday at Little Rock.<br>
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The Razorbacks worked outside during the first part of the 70-minute practice, then moved inside for the end-of-game drill.<br>
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``We had a good mental day and we played very fast both offensively and defensively,'' coach Houston Nutt said. ``That's what we want Saturday night. We want to win the turnover margin and take care of the ball. Those are the things we emphasized today.''<br>
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Nutt said several players were recuperating well from recent minor injuries, including defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, defensive end Zach Snider and flanker Cedric Washington.<br>
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``Marcus really came back,'' Nutt said. ``That's the thing I appreciate about these players, because it hasn't been easy. Nobody likes to lose. He came back and had one of his better days.<br>
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``Zach Snider had a concussion and it's a delicate issue,'' Nutt said. ``When he gets hit just right the headaches come back, so Dean Weber has to monitor him very closely. We're hoping he's going to be OK. I think Cedric Washington should be OK. He's got a slightly pulled hamstring, but I think he'll be full speed by Saturday night.''<br>
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Kickoff for the game at War Memorial Stadium is set for 6 p.m.<br>
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