Last Updated on September 15, 2009 2:39 pm by drew
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Though the weaknesses in the Bulldogs’ defense were exposed for much of the game, the unit stepped up when it counted to build its confidence heading into a matchup with Arkansas.
The 23rd-ranked Bulldogs look to build on their first victory and answer another defensive challenge Saturday night when they visit the Razorbacks, who are coming off their best offensive showing under second-year coach Bobby Petrino.
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"This does a lot for our team’s character," Curran said. "No matter how much adversity we face, if we can stick together and keep a positive attitude, then we can get through anything."
"That’s what you live for as a defensive player, to make that stop and be victorious on your home turf," said cornerback Brandon Boykin, who set a school record with a 100-yard kickoff return for
The Bulldogs might need a similar effort against the Razorbacks, who set a team mark with 447 passing yards in a 48-10 victory over
Ryan Mallett, who sat out last season after transferring from
Though the effort came against an opponent
"We are a more mature team than we were a year ago and it showed in the game," said Petrino, whose team was idle last weekend.
The competition will get much stiffer in conference play, but Mallett doesn’t expect much to change in his first SEC game.
"I approach every game the same way," he said. "You don’t want to change your approach based on the opponent. If you do, that’s how you get out of sync. Since my freshman year, I’ve grown up a lot. I don’t get as wired-up as I used to as easily. I’m just going to approach it the same way I did against
While the Razorbacks appear to have complete confidence in Mallett, the Bulldogs might have had some questions about quarterback Joe Cox before their last game. Reports surfaced he was bothered by a shoulder injury and might not play.
Cox took all but one snap last weekend, though he conceded he has a long-standing issue with his shoulder – one that will lead
"It’s something that been with me for about a year now," said Cox, who was 17 of 24 for 201 yards with two touchdowns and one crucial interception. "It hasn’t gotten any worse. It doesn’t bother me to the point where I can’t function. I still feel like I can throw the ball fine. It’s just something I’ve been dealing with for a while."
The Bulldogs are 3-0 in
Posted: 9/15/09 2:39PM ET