PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Arkansas didn’t try and fool anyone in pregame warmups about whether quarterback Brandon Allen would play Saturday against Rutgers.
Allen, who injured his right shoulder last week, wore shorts, a jersey and a ball cap during while AJ Derby took every snap for the Razorbacks in their 28-24 loss to the Scarlet Knights.
Arkansas Coach Bret Bielema said he’s not sure whether Allen will be able to play next week in the SEC opener against Texas A&M.
“If he can go, he can go,” Bielema said. “If not, we’ll continue with AJ’s progress and development and see what he can do.”
Allen took a few snaps in Thursday’s practice but didn’t throw any passes after getting his shoulder out of a sling earlier in the week. Bielema said after Thursday’s practice the coaches made the decision “we’re going full speed ahead” with Derby as the starter against Rutgers.
Sports, Pages 32 on 09/22/2013