Ben Hicks – Noteworthy
University of Arkansas senior receiver Deon Stewart noted the octane graduate transfer quarterback Ben Hicks brought to the first day of spring drills Friday. Hicks was clearly in a leading role in the quarterback group, at times dancing and seemingly in constant motion, whether it was due to reserves of energy or trying to stay warm in the cold weather on the outdoor practice fields outside the Walker Pavilion. “He’s got so much energy,” Stewart said. “He reminds me of Baker Mayfield Jr. kind of. I love him, though. He’s cool.”
Hicks had to laugh when told about Stewart’s reference to Mayfield, the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at Oklahoma who is now with the Cleveland Browns. “I don’t know about all that,” Hick said. “Again, I just love playing football. I’ve been playing for a long time. I’m just passionate about the game and love playing.” Hicks said he was ready to start actual practice after a winter of player-led drills and conditioning. “It’s just good to be back out there,” Hicks said. “This is going to be my last go-around, so I’m just trying to enjoy it as much as possible and enjoy the guys. That’s kind of my goal for the spring is just to enjoy it, have fun and take it one practice at a time.” – Northwest Arkansas Times