Bobby Petrino would like to see second-season success like so many other new SEC coaches.
By
Tom Murphy
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Arkansas Coach Bobby Petrino won't be bucking any trends if the Razorbacks show marked progress in his second season.
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Razorback_Dude says...
The "Razor-Defense" is going to surprise this year! They are tired of hearing how mediocre they were last year.
August 6, 2009 at 6:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WholeHogShouldBeFree says...
I think second year "success" for Arkansas would look a bit different than it did at Florida or Alabama. With the schedule Arkansas has, success, or breakout could be 8 or 9 wins with close fought battles against top 5 teams ending in losses.
On the other hand, the schedule being as tough as it is means wins will quickly equal respect and higher rankings because they will come against the best teams in the nation.
August 6, 2009 at 10:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
HawgNutts says...
Arkansas native transplanted in Mississippi. Goodness it's hot and humid down here. If we can win 3 out of 5 vs Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, and LSU could be 10-2 I think Ole Miss and LSU are winnable. Especially listening to these clowns down here.
August 6, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BigHogFan says...
?"Razor-defense"? mediocre last year? Last year the hog defense was pitiful. If our defense is mediocre this year, we should be able to put up enough points to win ballgames we're not supposed to.
August 6, 2009 at 8:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dwp007 says...
I think this year will be a definite improvement and if the defense will step up, possibly an 8 or 9 win season.
In 2010, however, the Razorbacks will be chasing a BCS bowl and on their way to [eventually] playing for a national title. If Alabama, OU and LSU can consistently field a powerhouse team, so can Arkansas.
August 6, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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