Razorbackers go 'Behind Enemy Lines' with Colton Pickard of All for Tennessee for Q & As

The Hogs lost yet another one-score defeat under Sam Pittman to Texas A&M last week, and now, Arkansas has its biggest test in front of them, with No. 5 Tennessee making the trip to Fayetteville on Saturday.

One glaring weakness from last week's game was the Razorbacks' inability to slow down the Aggies' defensive front. The Volunteers have arguably the best defensive line in the SEC, so Arkansas must play better upfront to have a chance. Razorbackers went behind enemy lines and reached out to Colton Pickard of All for Tennessee to learn more about what Arkansas faces this weekend.

Q & A with Colton Pickard of All for Tennessee

Q: Nico Iamaleava is probably my favorite quarterback in college football, not wearing an Arkansas jersey. As a young player, he looks as poised as a veteran, seemingly making all the right decisions no matter the situation. From the outside looking in, it’s hard to see his faults. So, what are some things he still needs to work on?

A: Nico can thread the needle, hit receivers in stride down the field, and use his legs to create plays, but the biggest area he can improve is protecting the football. Nico had two turnovers against NC State and Oklahoma between interceptions and fumbles. Those four turnovers didn't matter much, but it will be hard to win many games in the SEC if he continues to turn the ball over. He's a freshman, so it's hard to ask too much out of him with so little experience, but he is exceeding expectations so far, and it's hard to be too upset or critical about his performance so far this season. 

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