FAYETTEVILLE — Second-year Arkansas coach Sam Pittman sees a lot of potential in Isaiah Nichols. He believes in the former Springdale High standout.
That is why Pittman urged Nichols to step into a larger role on the Razorbacks’ defensive line between the end of the 2020 season and this spring. More than that, he wants Nichols to lead.
A redshirt junior, Nichols was up for the challenge and has shown as much through eight spring practices.
“I’ve been working on that a lot, trying to bring guys with me,” he said Thursday. “They see my work ethic.