Comments on: Arkansas 28, Western Illinois 24 http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/ Arkansas Razorbacks Sports Blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DMON(HOG IN LA) http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30782 DMON(HOG IN LA) Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:20:42 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30782 Hey a win is a win baby, and hopefully they will use this experience and learn from their mistake and continue to grow as a team. Dick is probably going to break all of the season passing records for a Arkansas Qb and folks that is saying alot. GO HOGS GO! Hey a win is a win baby, and hopefully they will use this experience and learn from their mistake and continue to grow as a team. Dick is probably going to break all of the season passing records for a Arkansas Qb and folks that is saying alot. GO HOGS GO!

]]> By: HogBloggerJr http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30781 HogBloggerJr Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:11:11 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30781 While it was quite a scare I did see a lot of things I liked out of this VERY young team. I'm not sure how many of you noticed that we got the ball back with about 1:30 to play before halftime and the actually made an effort to run a 2 minute drill with the intent to score. We came up short, but like I said the effort was made. Another thing that impressed me about Bobby P was his ability to make half time adjustments. While it is Western Illnois, the fact remains we were down and the half and won the game. That is something we often didn't see out of the old regime. I think in time Bobby will have a nice program installed here, but it will take some patience out of the fan base. If we somehow survive the next 5 games at 3-3 or better I will feel like we won the lottery. While it was quite a scare I did see a lot of things I liked out of this VERY young team. I'm not sure how many of you noticed that we got the ball back with about 1:30 to play before halftime and the actually made an effort to run a 2 minute drill with the intent to score. We came up short, but like I said the effort was made. Another thing that impressed me about Bobby P was his ability to make half time adjustments. While it is Western Illnois, the fact remains we were down and the half and won the game. That is something we often didn't see out of the old regime.

I think in time Bobby will have a nice program installed here, but it will take some patience out of the fan base. If we somehow survive the next 5 games at 3-3 or better I will feel like we won the lottery.

]]> By: T-towner http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30779 T-towner Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:31:14 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30779 If Petrino et al can teach the guys on offense and defense to catch the thrown football as well as the Louisville Cardinals once did, the Hogs will be all right. Western Illinois had a gap-stunting defense that sold out to stop the run and make Casey beat them, which he did in spite of all the dropped balls. If Petrino et al can teach the guys on offense and defense to catch the thrown football as well as the Louisville Cardinals once did, the Hogs will be all right. Western Illinois had a gap-stunting defense that sold out to stop the run and make Casey beat them, which he did in spite of all the dropped balls.

]]> By: GonzoHog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30778 GonzoHog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:51:05 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30778 I'm already hearing a lot negative feedback on some of the other sites. Can you believe one guy actually had the nerve to publicly apologize to Houston Nutt, claiming he admitted to spreading lies about him, so that we could get rid of him? Talk about looney tunes!! Half of our team's two-deep rotation are Freshmen, and this guy can't even accept the fact that thier going to have to get thier feet wet. Who ever said this year was going to be a championship year? Who said next year was? The stupidity never seem's to end. This guy has already predicted our future over the next 3 years, on what he's seen in one, stinking football game. Unbelievable!!! Good thing your not a Michigan fan buddy, cause you would've commited suicide by now. I'm already hearing a lot negative feedback on some of the other sites. Can you believe one guy actually had the nerve to publicly apologize to Houston Nutt, claiming he admitted to spreading lies about him, so that we could get rid of him? Talk about looney tunes!! Half of our team's two-deep rotation are Freshmen, and this guy can't even accept the fact that thier going to have to get thier feet wet. Who ever said this year was going to be a championship year? Who said next year was? The stupidity never seem's to end. This guy has already predicted our future over the next 3 years, on what he's seen in one, stinking football game. Unbelievable!!! Good thing your not a Michigan fan buddy, cause you would've commited suicide by now.

]]> By: GonzoHog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30776 GonzoHog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:14:24 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30776 I think this team can eventually look like what we were exspecting to see last night, at least on offense. Casey Dick will become even more effective when his O-Line get's a full grasp of the offense when the bullets start flying. I think that close call we endured last night will be beneficial in preparing us for La. Monroe, and getting that first game out of the way will help build the confidence of our Freshmen. De'Anthoney Curtis Joe Adams and Greg Childs are going to be fine offensive weapons in this system. I think this team can eventually look like what we were exspecting to see last night, at least on offense. Casey Dick will become even more effective when his O-Line get's a full grasp of the offense when the bullets start flying. I think that close call we endured last night will be beneficial in preparing us for La. Monroe, and getting that first game out of the way will help build the confidence of our Freshmen. De'Anthoney Curtis Joe Adams and Greg Childs are going to be fine offensive weapons in this system.

]]> By: BlindHog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30775 BlindHog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:13:22 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30775 Beside the excitement of the Petrino era this game would tell us what we had talent wise. Was it enough to stay on the field with Texas or Louisiana Monroe? Well, the kids should be very focused in practice this week. You know they want to get better. Young? Has there ever been a team this young? And, we have gone from a team built around Darren McFadden to a team built around Casey Vick. I had hoped one of the freshmen recievers would show some flash but, as well as they did, it was all Casey Vick last night. Petrino said it. Casey is learning how to compete. Next week he will get some help from Michael Smith. We thought our experienced line play would be our strength. But, now we find our defensive front is undersized and our O-line has not mastered the blitz. Beside the excitement of the Petrino era this game would tell us what we had talent wise. Was it enough to stay on the field with Texas or Louisiana Monroe? Well, the kids should be very focused in practice this week. You know they want to get better.

Young? Has there ever been a team this young? And, we have gone from a team built around Darren McFadden to a team built around Casey Vick. I had hoped one of the freshmen recievers would show some flash but, as well as they did, it was all Casey Vick last night. Petrino said it. Casey is learning how to compete. Next week he will get some help from Michael Smith. We thought our experienced line play would be our strength. But, now we find our defensive front is undersized and our O-line has not mastered the blitz.

]]> By: ward_hog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30774 ward_hog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:50:58 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30774 Whew! Casey for the Heisman! haha That was close! Even though losing last night would have been a nightmare for the program, I wasn't (too) worried about losing the game. It is a GREAT feeling knowing that we can throw we we need too. I could only listen to the game, but the crowd seemed into it the entire night. Coach P has some work to do, but folks I for one am looking forward to some great things from this coaching staff!!! So, expect some bumps, stay supportive and watch the program go to a place higher than it's ever been!!! Nice job Casey!!! 7th all time in passing yards in a game. Sad, but at the same time amazing and wonderful to see. Folks we are throwing! The rest will get better!!!! Whew! Casey for the Heisman! haha That was close! Even though losing last night would have been a nightmare for the program, I wasn't (too) worried about losing the game. It is a GREAT feeling knowing that we can throw we we need too. I could only listen to the game, but the crowd seemed into it the entire night. Coach P has some work to do, but folks I for one am looking forward to some great things from this coaching staff!!! So, expect some bumps, stay supportive and watch the program go to a place higher than it's ever been!!! Nice job Casey!!! 7th all time in passing yards in a game. Sad, but at the same time amazing and wonderful to see. Folks we are throwing! The rest will get better!!!!

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]]> By: GonzoHog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30772 GonzoHog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:05:32 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30772 Oh, by the way, I almost forgot. We should never, ever, ever, wear red pants again, for as long as we are here on this earth. Amen!!! Oh, by the way, I almost forgot. We should never, ever, ever, wear red pants again, for as long as we are here on this earth. Amen!!!

]]> By: GonzoHog http://www.razorbloggers.net/2008/08/arkansas-28-western-illinois-24/comment-page-1/#comment-30771 GonzoHog Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:01:26 +0000 http://www.razorbloggers.net/?p=1770#comment-30771 Suprise-Suprise!!! Bet knowone thought it was ganna be that close. A reality check is definately in order here. We have over 20 True Freshmen, and/ or RS Freshmen, contributing on a regular basis, not to mention several Sophmores getting quality time, who were basically a non-factor last year. This team is young. The only thing that really bothered me about this game was the lack of pressure the D-Line put on the WIU QB, and the lack of consistant play and pass protection break-downs by the O-Line. That was a bit of a suprise. We should be better in those areas. We shot ourselves in the foot with fumbles, dropped balls, and deflections for interceptions too, but that pretty much fell upon the shoulders of our youth. It might not have looked like an impressive win, but if we were down by 10 last year, with 10 minutes left in the game, we lose. The last 2 drives of the 4 qr. for the Hogs, would have been non-existent last year. Ugly or not, this win is something to build on. I exspect us to play much better against La. Monroe. Greg Childs, De 'Anthoney Curtis, Joe Adams, and Jarius Wright are going to be special in this offense. We didn't get to see a lot of Wright tonight, but I fully exspect that to change as well. This will definately be a rebuilding year, but promising at the same time. If we win 6 games, Bobby Petrino should get SEC coach of the year. GO HOGS!!!!! Suprise-Suprise!!! Bet knowone thought it was ganna be that close. A reality check is definately in order here. We have over 20 True Freshmen, and/ or RS Freshmen, contributing on a regular basis, not to mention several Sophmores getting quality time, who were basically a non-factor last year. This team is young. The only thing that really bothered me about this game was the lack of pressure the D-Line put on the WIU QB, and the lack of consistant play and pass protection break-downs by the O-Line. That was a bit of a suprise. We should be better in those areas. We shot ourselves in the foot with fumbles, dropped balls, and deflections for interceptions too, but that pretty much fell upon the shoulders of our youth. It might not have looked like an impressive win, but if we were down by 10 last year, with 10 minutes left in the game, we lose. The last 2 drives of the 4 qr. for the Hogs, would have been non-existent last year. Ugly or not, this win is something to build on. I exspect us to play much better against La. Monroe. Greg Childs, De 'Anthoney Curtis, Joe Adams, and Jarius Wright are going to be special in this offense. We didn't get to see a lot of Wright tonight, but I fully exspect that to change as well. This will definately be a rebuilding year, but promising at the same time. If we win 6 games, Bobby Petrino should get SEC coach of the year. GO HOGS!!!!!

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