Who was at fault for Arkansas football's 12-men on the field gaffe?
Who was at fault for the 12 men on the field penalty vs. Texas A&M? Here's what Silverfield said, and why he's challenging Arkansas coaches this week.
Twelve players on the field for a Texas A&M extra point attempt proved to be an embarrassing error for Arkansas football. Coach Ryan Silverfield acknowledged that it was his responsibility to ensure the coaching staff adhered to the rule. The penalty resulted in the Aggies extending their lead to 21-7 in the second quarter. Silverfield expressed his frustration, challenging his assistants to improve, particularly wide receivers coach Larry Smith and running backs coach David Johnson.
He highlighted a missed opportunity in the game where a running play could have been a significant gain, but Sutton Smith failed to make the safety miss. Smith was also involved in a conversation about dropped passes, with Pro Football Focus recording three drops for the Razorbacks. Silverfield admitted that the coaching error was his responsibility and welcomed the blame, as he and his team work together to improve.
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