Hogs’ 24-0 smirk doesn’t last
Troy receiver Shawn Southward avoids a tackle by Arkansas’ Alonzo Highsmith during Saturday’s game. Southward had two catches for 27 yards, contributing to the Trojans’ 373 yards in the air. Troy scored three touchdowns on pass plays.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Troy Coach Larry Blakeney had ugly thoughts dancing in his head when his team fell behind No. 14 Arkansas 24-0 midway through the second quarter Saturday.
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HogHip says...
Did you hear that corners? An 0-2 team that you just beat is throwing disrespect at you. The only way you can shut them up is to shut Alabama down! Go hogs!!!
September 18, 2011 at 10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
oink2u2 says...
Robinson is one heck of a quarterback. Troy has NOTHING to be ashamed of in this loss but, then again, they always play hard and have several upsets on their resume.
September 18, 2011 at 10:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Omahahog says...
HogHip is right on. I kept wondering where the heck our CB's were at.
September 18, 2011 at 10:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
oink2u2 says...
Well, unlike the previous staff, I have every confidence that you will see a different performance next week when the hogs visit the home of the most corrupt program in the country.
September 18, 2011 at 10:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jstabor says...
looks like its the same as the past few years at the corners for arkansas. the defense did a great job stopping the run, but that hasn't been the problem, the problem has been the pass defense, and as much as said during the summer about how much the defense has improved, didnt see it last night. hoping it was a fluke, but history doesn't say so!!!!!
September 18, 2011 at 10:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
04Razorback says...
they passed at will and their receivers dropped a few fairly easy TDs.
This better wake up the secondary.
September 18, 2011 at 11:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ua87 says...
I have to agree with most of the posts here. I saw a much more aggressive pass coverage/attack in the first two games than in last night's game. I really think the team was looking beyond Troy towards Alabama, especially when they went up 24-0.
Keys to success in practice and on Saturday in Tuscaloosa:
The Offensive Line needs to take the attitude of "smack 'em in the mouth." Hurt your defensive counterpart and don't let ANYONE push your Quarterback around.
Secondary, you keep your mits close to the receiver AT ALL TIMES. If he catches it, you knock his lights out.
Tyler, be patient but don't stand in the pocket too long. Don't eat it, get rid of it.
The only thing that Alabama respects is PHYSICAL ball. We have to be just as tough and as mean as they are to have a shot at coming out with a "W" next Saturday. GO HOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 18, 2011 at 1:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
HonestAbeHog says...
This past week I watched the 2010 Razorbacks game against Alabama on dvd. Our Hogs were very, very physical against Alabama last year.....and we led that game until the last 5 minutes of the game, losing by 4 points I think.
Yes UA87, last year against Alabama our players were the physical match of Alabama's and you could tell they respected us as a worthy, dangerous opponent. I expect to see more of the same physical play this year. May the best team win (and be HOGS!!).
September 18, 2011 at 2:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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