FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Knile Davis' return to contact will have
to wait just a bit longer for Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino.
The Razorbacks took part in their first
scrimmage of the spring on Friday, but Davis didn't take part in contact
drills during the team's first scrimmage.
The practice was the first open one this
spring for the Razorbacks, who were 11-2 last season and won the Cotton
Bowl over Kansas State.
Davis, returning to the field after an
ankle injury cost him all of last season, has taken part in all of the
Razorbacks spring practices. Petrino said Davis' status will be taken on
a week-by-week basis moving forward.
"He's been doing everything full speed,"
Petrino said. "He's been cutting, making everything, looks good.
There's just something in consulting with our medical staff, and we made
the decision that let's not tackle him today."
The junior led all Southeastern
Conference running backs with 1,322 two seasons ago, averaging 147 yards
per game over the final seven games of the season.
He was a preseason second-team All-SEC selection last season before injuring his ankle.
Davis took part in the non-contact
portion of practice on Friday before Arkansas split into offensive and
defensive units. At that point, he stood behind the offense throughout
the scrimmage.
Quarterback Tyler Wilson threw four touchdowns, while running back Dennis Johnson ran for three more during the scrimmage.
Petrino, meanwhile, said Davis made it clear he's ready to take part in contact.
"He always wants to," Petrino said.
The Razorbacks have two more scrimmages scheduled, on April 6th and 13th, while the spring game is scheduled for April 21st.
