Arkansas’s FAYETTEVILLE The previous time Arkansas played Texas, its starting quarterback was just starting out for Boise State as a true freshman.
After arriving from Lewisville High School in Texas, he redshirted in 2021 and did not play for the Broncos.
Even though Green wasn’t present for the rivalry or didn’t watch the game live on TV, he has undoubtedly heard that it was one of the greatest crowds to ever grace Razorback Stadium.
“It’s pretty cool just to be in that atmosphere of Texas versus Arkansas,” Green stated. “Everyone talks about the game when the fans of the Razorbacks rushed the field and everything when the Longhorns came here.” Simply said, the fervor of both fan bases.
“That alone, the intensity, is one of the reasons I came to Arkansas. The entire state tunes in when Arkansas football is played.”
For Green, the opportunity to excel at the pinnacle of collegiate football comes with playing for Arkansas. The SEC, which has generated the most NFL draft selections, includes him.
Additionally, the league now boasts a larger roster than any other conference in the nation. Seldom do we see moments like the one Arkansas had against Texas in 2021, Ole Miss in 2016, or Alabama in 2010.
Even when the Hogs aren’t trying to qualify for a bowl game, Razorback Stadium can get very rowdy. After finishing 4-8 the previous season, coach Sam Pittman has this squad striving for a turnaround season and respect.
At the locker room, the catchphrase “Embrace the Hog” is being preached. The players, coaches, and starting quarterback in particular have all felt a sense of urgency as a result.
Green remarked, “I don’t take that for granted.” “We’re working so hard because of this. I’m working through my process day by day because of this. Nothing is taken for granted by me.”
From the Dallas metroplex, Green was a poorly recruited passer in 2021, but he had raw, natural athletic ability. According to 247sports, he was a 3-star prospect ranked No. 1,223 overall and the No. 79 quarterback prospect in his class.
At 6-foot-5 and 190 pounds, he achieved remarkable results in high school, including a 40-yard sprint time of slightly over 4.6 seconds and a 38-inch vertical. But Boise State was his greatest offer, so he stayed with them the entire way.
Over the last two seasons, the new quarterback in Arkansas has amassed 4,846 yards of total offense and 44 touchdowns. With the increased level of competition, there may be a transition time, but Green’s confidence hasn’t faltered, which is a hallmark of a leader.
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