UA defense excels in 2nd scrimmage

Photo by Walt Beazley, Arkansas RazorbacksArkansas defensive back Simeon Blair (15) intercepts a pass intended for receiver Treylon Burks (16) during a scrimmage Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Fayetteville. FAYETTEVILLE -- Scrimmage No. 2 went to the University of Arkansas defense on Friday evening.

In the Razorbacks' first work of preseason camp inside Reynolds Razorback Stadium, the defense accounted for four takeaways and took control of each segment of the workout with the exception of goal line and a four-minute drill, Coach Sam Pittman said.

With lightning moving into the area around 6 p.m., the Razorbacks wrapped up the roughly 120-play stadium work a little earlier than anticipated and…