Arkansas returned to the practice field today as it prepares for Saturday's game against Texas Tech.

Sam Pittman praised the play of Denver Kirkland.

Offensive Line Coach Sam Pittman spoke with the media tonight about practice and upcoming opponent Texas Tech.

Pittman was asked if Texas Tech would show movement?

"I imagine we will face a lot of movement like we have these past two games and I'm sure they will move on us." Pittman said.

How did Denver Kirkland grade out?

"We have thrown 73 passes and not have given up a sack," Pittman said. "He is the best left tackle we have on the team and will stay at left tackle."

Pittman was asked how practice went today for the Hogs?

"It went good man," Pittman said. "There was a lot of positives vibes going around and a physical practice. We have to move the line of scrimmage and that is what we are going to do."

Pittman also talked about how the Hogs are responding well after the loss to Toledo.

"We had a good practice today," Pittman said. "We will always remember Saturday and it hurt the team, but to answer your question yes they have responded well in a negative situation."

Pittman also addressed the penalties from Saturday's loss.

"Well the penalties took us from the three yard line one time," Pittman said. "What happens is they moved alot on us and had us out of position and we started to grab. I think we can control the penalties if we see things better. It's coaching and we will play with our head up more."

Michael Smith spoke with the media and how the receivers will do without Keon Hatcher, who was injured on Saturday.

Smith was asked about who would step up in the leadership role despite Keon Hatcher being down?

"It will be me," Smith said. "I think Drew Morgan, Cody Holister and Jared Cornelius will lead by example."

Smith was asked about Kendrick Edwards redshirt being taken off as well.

"Yes sir I anticipate Kendrick to play and he has decided he wants to play for us this year." Smith said.

Smith also talked about JoJo Robinson.

"I am just hoping he goes out and executes our offense," Smith said. "If he does that and with the ability he has he will be fine."

Jemal Singleton was asked how sick Alex Collins was last week?

"I don't know all i know is he played the whole game and played great and played tough." Singleton said.

Singleton also discussed true freshman Kendrick Jackson playing fullback.

"We have to play the best eleven on the field and Kendrick is coming along good it is all knew to him and he is getting more reps." Singleton said.

Brandon Allen was asked about the game on Saturday?

"We lost that one ourselves and were 1-5 in the redzone and we cant win like that." Allen said.

Allen also was asked about the leaders on the team?

"We have leaders stepping up since the set back from Saturday," Allen said. "We will be ready on Saturday."

Allen, like Smith, talked about what it will be like with out Keon Hatcher.

"It will be a step back and we have leaders that will step up like guys JoJo Robinson and Kendrick Edwards." Allen said.

Allen knows the Hogs haven't run the ball well in first two games and was asked about running the ball?

"We have to establish the run game early and be effective on Saturday." Allen said.

Junior wide receiver Drew Morgan will get the start on Saturday. He was asked about the size of Texas Tech?

"As long as we run our routes and play physical we will be fine." Morgan said.

Morgan was asked about being the next man up?

"Coach B called me and told me your the next man," Morgan said of Bret Bielema. "I don't look at it as not the shoes I'm filling in for, but the shoes that I'm making."

Morgan said he expects the group of receivers to improve this week.

"We wanna come out with a victory and brush off the distractions," Morgan said. "We will be 100 percent locked on to Texas Tech."

Offensive guard Sebastin Tretola was asked if the Hogs got hit in the mouth on Saturday?

"Yes we did but we will come out more physical for Texas Tech." Tretola said.

Tretola was asked about the penalties on Saturday?

"We have to play cleaner." Tretola said.

Tretola was asked about the run blocking?

"That was the emphasis in practice and we are working on moving guys back." Tretola said.