The 2016 Arkansas State Red Wolves Spring Game wasn't exactly riveting football. Nor was it particularly well played football. But from the trash heap of broken routes (and broken ankles) rose several emerging stars.
Rarely is anything significant learned from a Spring Game. Players are playing not to get hurt (and as we learned Friday night, not always succeeding). Quarterbacks are still learning the playbook. The defense is always miles ahead of the offense. And somehow, the head football coach is obligated to give those brave souls in attendance some semblance of entertainment.
But there were some meaty revelations, though not the ones we expected.