Arkansas coach reaches out to Kirby Smart after player arrest comments

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield confirmed he contacted Georgia coach Kirby Smart after making remarks on his radio show about player arrests. Silverfield referenced incidents of reckless driving among Georgia players, stating he shared these examples with his team to emphasize standards of behavior. The comments were made during a radio show while Silverfield was the Memphis coach last September. He expressed respect for Smart and the Georgia program, clarifying that his intent was educational rather than critical. Arkansas and Georgia are scheduled to face each other in their SEC opener on September 19 in Fayetteville.

• 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas coach reached out to Kirby Smart after comments on Georgia player arrests