Hoggsr01 says...

GO HOGS GET BETTER FOR THE BOWL GAME AND NEXT SEASON. LET'S WIN THE SEC SO WE CAN HAVE THE GLORY

W88 PIG S88IE!!!!!!!

November 27, 2011 at 5:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

CajunHog says...

Wally besides you I haven't read or heard anyone else say anything about DJ's non-fumble...Fumble. Why is that? It may not have changed the outcome, but then again it might have...RIDICULOUS!!! It absolutely was not a fumble & absolutely was not worthy of being overturned! That being said, the future is bright. WE have talent that red shirted this season. The O-line needs to get stronger. Lets go whip up on a Big-12 team & finish at 7-9 in the final poll. WPS

November 27, 2011 at 6:06 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

choun says...

It was a fumble

November 27, 2011 at 8:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

swage says...

Come on Wally, Doubt if there is a bigger Hog fan than me anywhere but, when the call was checked from a different angle, it was easy to tell the ball came out before Dennis landed on his back. Making statements like that is the reason why, in my opinion, your credibility is near zero.

November 27, 2011 at 8:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

jordan says...

It was a fumble, it sucked but it was a fumble. The fumble, the punt return, etc.. LSU and Bama are stronger and better this year but not for long. Our fearless leader has us in the right direction that's for sure. A very good season and one to be proud of for a long long time.

Go Hogs.

November 27, 2011 at 8:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LondonHawg says...

Interesting to see the schedule next year and I don't want to tick off the Rock fans (im one of them) but the LSU game is so big now it needs to move to the hills. Im one hour from the Rock and have been to several LSU games but I believe its time to move it. As our program gets to be more of a national power, I believe it will be harder to play any conference games in war memorial. I would be game for a trip to Jerry's house in January, a nice trip and always a lot of Hog fans. Love to get the Sooners in that one !

November 27, 2011 at 9:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HogAuthority says...

It was a huge play; but it was a clear fumble. Some of you must not have seen all the angles; but I have watched over and over. It was very definitive to even overturn. The B. Green play last year was not a fumble, and the strip play we made in the endzone against Auburn last year was a fumble. I empathize with Dennis Johnson, because he has been our warrior all season long. I think what happens is after his first couple of in opportune fumbles, defenses starting going for the ball. On that play against LSU, the defender stripped it well before he was going down. LSU is well coached in that regard.

November 27, 2011 at 9:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

scatcat says...

We will never play for a national championship until Petrino puts as much energy and focus into the defense as he does the offense.

November 27, 2011 at 9:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

TexBack says...

Ditto Scatcat.

November 27, 2011 at 9:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HogAuthority says...

Game changing plays were all self inflicted. It has to be the worse kind of loss for the coaching staff.

1. Dropped third down pass by Wright
2. No coffin corner from mid field and\or kicking the ball on the wrong side of return coverage giving up TD. (THIS WAS THE GAME CHANGER)
3. DJ fumble before the half, broke the confidence.
4. Defense get overpowered with a minute before the half and giving up inexcusable TD. The wheels had come off and CBP knew it.
5. The poor snap to Mitchell, may have cost 4 points and more confidence.
6. Given the defense was gassed, the long ball put up for easy INT by Wilson was not only ill advised; but poorly timed, the game was over and the rout was on.

The problem I have with all of the this is the fans looking for blood or martyrs. LSU fans were booing Jefferson, and all was well in Razorback nation. We had the bad breaks and now we wish blame the officials, throw some players and coaches under the buses? We lost the game folks to a better team. No excuses and nothing wrong with our players or coaches. So we are not going to play in the National Championship game this year? Cry a river if you please, I ain't. We should have greeted the team and coaches at the airport in Fayetteville for one helluva year.

November 27, 2011 at 9:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HogAuthority says...

Scatcat,

One of the reasons I don't think CBP will make the kind of changes on defenses some are expecting is because if you study the games (loses against Bama & LSU) and look at the X's & O's issues, the vast majority is offense or special teams coverage related. I think CBP thinks his offense / special teams need equal or more attention than defense? This is only my opinion; but if you really listen to CBP throughout the year you will see why I may think that. Even Bequette said after the game that they were prepared to play with the lead that they had; but it got squandered quickly and they were on the field too much.

I am not saying CBP will not make changes that some seek, I do not know, but I am saying that it is not as clear cut as some would like to think.

November 27, 2011 at 9:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

dwp007 says...

Bobby Petrino has done, and will continue to do, what is best for the program.

Given what was on the field when he and his staff began, going from 5-7, 8-5, 10-2, to 10-2 speaks volumes, in terms of progress.

It would be nice to see a much more physical defense, fundamentally sound with less schemes, in my opinion, although you must have the athletes to make that work. Again, the key is progress.

No team, especially in the SEC, will play for a national title every year. Neither Alabama nor LSU were in the mix last year. With both teams coming to Arkansas next season, things will be very interesting, indeed.

Progress.

November 27, 2011 at 10:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

kromekote4020 says...

Fumbling has been a major weakness for DJ, if he intends on playing at the next level. Which I think he can, he has to work on ball protection better. That was a critical play. Hogs were driving and if we score a touchdown on that drive. We most likely have the lead going into halftime. Hogs had a great year. I think the Capital One Bowl would be better exposure, for one the Hogs have never won that game and beating a Big Ten powerhouse would add prestige that we need.

November 27, 2011 at 11:15 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DiversityMatters says...

In my worthless opinion, the Hawgs should have played a five man front (did you notice that LSU played that defense mostly throughout the game)...our LBs were getting blasted too far off the ball...but the play of Jefferson really surprised me...didn't think he would be that effective...Les Miles is a smart coach...he has the pulse of his team...the Hawgs have to get bigger at the LB position...the LSU playmakers were some big boys...our defense just couldn't stop the run but W.R. kept playing that same defense with blitzes by small players whom didn't do much..simple as that...but this will all be a wash if the Hawgs land that No. 1 prize in getting that big and fast wide receiver...heck, I'll do a Cam daddy's deal and ask him how much does he want :) Just joking...but if we could seal the deal with him and have Hamilton on the other side with Wade...that's electric at the receiver position, Knile Davis back along with DJ (which was a fumble...ball came out while he was heading to the ground) and our tough (but he can't continue to get beat up like that) QB, we have the making of a nice run next year...does coach need to make a change at DC, honestly, I would say yes...because he never adjusted to the game...never tried a five man front to stop those big backs and get better pressure on Jefferson...CBP needs to ge a Kirby Smart clone to come on board...but as mentioned earlier, the Hawgs do need to have all conference games in Fayeteville...generate more money to pay for the better coaches...plus, they need to go ahead an expand RRS...96K, 102K turns a recruit's head quickly...saying I can get you 55K in the Rock, that sounds more like a Tulsa or SMU game to me...Hawgs will rise and keep rising...but go get that big WR and all is forgiven...now I have to see if I can get my money back from the good folks in New Orleans...

November 27, 2011 at 11:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Cobilly says...

Critical 2nd quarter errors at the worst time. Lining up offsides on the 4th down play where we stopped them and would have taken over on their 40 was the first/worst. If we could have gone up 21-0 ... MAYBE, they would have had to go to the air which is far better than running over us. That being said, great year for the Hogs. Our last 4 regular season losses have been to 3 #1 teams and a fourth that only won the national championship last year. BP has us on track and can't wait til next year. GO HOGS!!!

November 27, 2011 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

cndublu says...

Cotton is a lesser bowl than the Cap 1. Please leave the SWC. Thank you.

November 27, 2011 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HogAuthority says...

Dafuture, no opinion is ever worthless, it may have no residual value but to eyes of the beholder, it can be one man's treasure. That fancinese to say I hear you man :-) Colts are 10 - 10 with Carolina, could this be the day? We may not be in NC game; but the Colts may get the W today and lose that egg.

Hogs get that prize recruits if we do not blow it all up too much for next year? Change is bidirectional and there is no guarantee it goes the way you want. Until we start going backwards, I say stay the course. But again, I don't recall fans ever so being uptight about a head coach's staff? I was in front of the line of the Fire Pel campaign. To me if we are not winning like we want, we should be calling for the Head Coach job not telling the head coach who should be on his staff. If he makes change based on fans responses and start losing worse, then fans will then call for the Head Coach to be fired.

November 27, 2011 at 1:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

DiversityMatters says...

HA...you should change your avatar to Voice of Reason...again, you are on it...with a smigget of difference, I was for the DC to stay in place...but he just never made the adjustments...defense win championships...the Hawgs did struggle against the big boy in the SEC...now, let's not forget, W. Robinson was a second choice...look at all those third and longs that LSU made...too many for a top notch program...and here's the killer, the talking heads said that the Hawgs got to get a defense before they can seriously be considered...as they put it, a smoking offense is how you win games, but not championships...now, with our Colts tied, yes...I do want them to win one game and get Luck...but here in Indy, they are calling for the head of Caldwell...I agree...let's go for a Bill Cowher or would I dare say, Tony Tungy again...I think he miss being on that sideline...

P.S., does or have anyone heard the status on Dorial Green-Beckham?

November 27, 2011 at 2:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

LondonHawg says...

AP-Hogs 6th
Coaches-Hogs 10th

November 27, 2011 at 2:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

bcato says...

The Hogs would bring more than 10,000 fans to Cap One bowl Wally. Idioc statement.

November 27, 2011 at 4:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

ua87 says...

We're #6 in the AP. That speaks volumes in restored respect for the program after getting blown out by LSU. There is very little that our coaching staff can be disappointed with this year and have done an amazing job putting the Hogs above and well beyond mid-major status.

Granted, the BCS may not be as accomodating later tonight when it is updated. Maybe the Hogs won't play in a BCS bowl. Wherever they land in the bowls, I'm certain they want to prove that the only teams capable of beating them this year are No. 1 and 2.

Next weekend will be fun to watch the conference championships and to find out where the Hogs go bowling.

November 27, 2011 at 5:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

HogAuthority says...

@DAFuture, I do think I am in for Avatar upgrade. The existing ironically was for me pounding the hell out of getting rid of Coach Fail :-) Now I seem to be reversed in supporting the DC? If you read my post closely, you will notice that it is more about me supporting CBP. If he makes change I will not hit the streets in protest, if he goes with status quo I will be supporting him. In short it's CBP's privilege (prerogative). I respect those wanting change. It just got old all year long with every bad defensive play the Willy boobirds come out; and yet they are quiet on the good ones.

Colts Failed again. Here I go again but I have been calling for Caldwell's head every since they went 14-1 losing to Jets costing the undefeated season. I knew then he would not be a winner in the locker room long and now he will complete his mission exact opposite at 0- 16. I guessed that was his goal all along?

When I find a good avatar I will replace. Maybe I can get a small picture of Willy? Nah; I don't think so LOL

November 27, 2011 at 6:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

westbro says...

It seems we get the best when they are playing their best (and when LSU beat us up like that when we've been playing our best speaks volumes to the strength of that team). So we get blown out and people start calling us a fraud (see drop in coaches poll from 3 to 10 when losing the fourth quarter to the top team at home). I want to see what happens in the SECCG next weekend when Georgia, a team similar to us, meets up with a determined LSU team.

I hope we get Cotton because I don't know how well we match up against a Big Ten team considering our sloppy run D.

As it is, I was proud to witness J. Wright's record breaking catch. What a beast. Wish Adams would have been worked into the game plan more, but I guess screens wouldn't work well against LSU. Broderick had a good game. I was proud of him. I loved seeing Childs get involved early. And Tramain Thomas came to play that game.

We got whooped but we never let go of the rope til the 4th quarter and then it just got out of hand and I don't know that the final score was indicative of the whole game.

Go Hogs

November 27, 2011 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

NWFloridaHog says...

HOGS #8 in BCS this week and can't go to a BCS game because of a stupid rule that a conference can't have 3 teams in BCS games unless two play for the nat'l champ game and the other is the conference champion and puts the Big East in a BCS game with the best team in the conference 7-5?
WPS! and GHG!

November 27, 2011 at 8:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

allentexashog says...

I think some folks on here try so hard to support their view, that they rule out others views to the point of trying to be an authority. They also act like anybody that has a view is anti-Petrino. When we state our view it is not trying to tell Petrino what to do or run the UofA. Under the Nutt regime we kept saying wait till next year. We rode that donkey for ten years. Petrino is our guy. He does need better defensive recruits and a better DC would be a bonus. You can't deny that if we had a AL or LSU defense and DC we would have not won one or both games. We scored more on LSU than did Alabama. We scored more on Alabama than did LSU. Offense is in good shape. Special team have bad days. Defense makes up the difference.

November 27, 2011 at 10:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

allentexashog says...

Great job again this year. Hats off to the Razorbacks!!!! 10-2 and a good Bowl game. It should be a BCS Bowl but hey.... that is the system. I still think VT could go down to Clemson and OKST to OK. If the votes goes our way and somebody in the BCS Bowl committee would show some guts things could be better for several top ranked teams. The BCS Bowl committee should be asking to pick teams in the top 10 rather than be forced to pick from the BCS computer rankings. Having to pick teams ranked in the 10-20 range over a 8th ranked team is shameful. Once a Razorback always a Razorback even when we complain.

November 27, 2011 at 11:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

builderman says...

Well, I have read all the comments and agree with most. I think you all have adequately broken the game down and showed where 3-4 plays were our undoing. That said, luck is a funny thing. I saw several balls on the ground by lsu not to mention multiple balls batted up in the air floating helplessly into a void and falling safely on the ground.....just an arm's length away from our boys. I've never seen anything like it. Couple that fact with the poorly executed punt return and the fumble before halftime (a 14 point swing, to my way of thinking) and we were done by the half. I knew they would get the ball first in the second half so Our defense had to go on the defense from the get go. Those poor guys were on the field for the vast majority of the second half. I am not a Willy fan.....never have been. I think he is fortunate much like the Nuttster in that he had good talent and guys with great passion that makes him look good. Our schemes did not look good and where were we on the option package? They ate us up........the option for crying out loud!! Didn't we actually run this for like 40 years? Very disappointed.....not with the boys but with the leadership. Our special teams have been awesome all year.....punter just missed by a bit. I've said before that this silly game is a matter of inches.....don't believe me, re watch the butt whipping we got last Friday. And no, the score was not indicative of the teams on the field but as it has been said of things more serious than a game.....little things mean a lot.
Disappointed but still proud to be a Hog!! Let's clean this thing up and finish strong with a win over whomever.....the last one is what is remembered.

November 28, 2011 at 9:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )