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Chavis bothered by showing at Mississippi State

FAYETTEVILLE — Razorbacks defensive coordinator John Chavis is typically an early riser, beginning his day before 6 a.m. more often than not.

But after watching Arkansas' defense give up 52 points and 35 unanswered in the second half Saturday in Starkville, Miss., the longtime SEC coordinator didn't sleep – more like he couldn't.

He rested his eyes for a few hours Sunday morning, but his busy mind wouldn't turn off.

"It bothers you when you don't get your best," Chavis said Monday. "That has to do with me and that has to do with preparation and has to do with everybody around.