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Smart questions Arkansas’ physicality after Georgia’s 45–17 win

Georgia coach Kirby Smart criticised Arkansas’ running game and physicality after the Razorbacks managed 17 rushing yards in the SEC defeat.

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Adrian Cole
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart has criticised Arkansas’ lack of physicality after the Bulldogs defeated the Razorbacks 45–17 in a Week 3 SEC game.

Arkansas finished with 17 rushing yards from 20 carries as Georgia controlled the contest. Smart said the Razorbacks were “not running the ball” and “not being physical enough”.

Yahoo Sports reported that Georgia led 31–3 when its defensive linemen were seen completing individual drills. Smart attributed the work to defensive line coach Tray Scott, saying Scott believed the unit needed more practice.

Georgia removed its defensive starters in the fourth quarter, when Arkansas scored two touchdowns. Smart also said Arkansas protected better and passed and caught the ball better than it had in its previous game.

The result lifted No. 2 Georgia to 3–0 overall and 1–0 in SEC play. Arkansas fell to 1–2 overall and 0–1 in conference play.

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