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Snappy comeback

First in a series profiling the nine newest members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies will be held March 3 at the Statehouse Convention Center.

It wasn't the type of start Sean Rochelle wanted for his football career at the University of Arkansas-Monticello in August of 1985.

Rochelle, a freshman quarterback from Elkins already wondering if he cut could it as a college player, kept fumbling snaps the first week of two-a-day practices.

Finally Carl Preston, the Boll Weevils' veteran offensive line coach, had seen enough.

"Coach Preston stopped practice and he goes, 'Elkins, let me explain to you how it works here.