Best web comments of the week

On Arkansas’ pospects against Alabama …

Bush hog wrote: All said, I think we beat ‘Bama now. I thought we would be 4-1 going into that game. I think coaches and the program find redemption in Fayetteville in two weeks in national TV. No one will be expecting it and if we can fix some things and get lucky — just maybe we can do it.

Hogintheslough wrote: I think you may be right. Bret Bielema has shown a remarkable ability in motivating his teams to have very short memories. His teams also improve as the season progresses. Being that this Razorback team is pretty darned good right now, I think the results are going to show in the W column.

Snoutoff wrote: Saw both teams in person in Jerry’s world. Not sure what you are basing a win against ‘Bama on but their defense is tougher and has more speed than the Ags. Can we pull an upset? Of course, anything is possible. But with this offensive line, Austin Allen will be running for his life … If we can’t punch it in from the 2 multiple times against A&M I don’t see Hogs’ power football happening against ‘Bama.

Jimbeau77 wrote: Are we capable of beating ‘Bama? Yes. Are we likely to beat ‘Bama? No. First of all we don’t need to look past Alcorn St. and have a sloppy outing. You can win by 30 but still look sloppy or flat or uninspired, etc. The starters need reps to stay sharp and overpower this team like they should, if only for a half.

On prospects for the remainder of the season in general …

Qcdale wrote: We’re just not very good. … We’re just not an SEC team … we should move to the Big 12 or some other conference …

Neastarkie wrote: Well, I guess the sky really is falling. Why don’t we just drop football altogether?

The Notorious PIG wrote: Texas A&M outplayed us and were the better team, but we gave them so much. We could have beaten them. They’re the better team right now, but there is a lot of overreacting going on over the loss.

Regarding the prospects of ESPN Gameday coming to Fayetteville for the Alabama game Oct. 8 …

Snoutoff wrote: Hard to believe its been 10 years (since Gameday came to Fayetteville). Alabama gets it almost 10 a year. Showcasing our place and the Hill in October could be great on a beautiful fall weekend. And, let’s get real, ESPN loves them some Bret B.

Regarding fan hopes for the future …

Colorado Hog wrote: Took my two grandsons and their mom and dad to the game and had a great time except for — well, you know. Anyway, walking back to the car, my oldest grandson (age 12) … out of the blue said we would get them for sure in 2022. I took a few steps and then thought, “What did he say?” I asked him if we would have to wait that long. He said he hoped not, but in 2022 he would be the Hog quarterback and he was sure we would win.

LDHog wrote: It does the soul good to hear the grandsons talk about becoming a Hog.

Thoughts on Austin Allen’s performance against Texas A&M …

HarleyHawgidson wrote: A fantastic effort by him tonight (28/42, 371 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 ints.). It’s just a shame that effort is going to be buried under the second half implosion of the defense and the coaches’ goal line play-calling. If the team had punched it in for a TD after that 10-minute, 96-yard drive, we would have probably had a very different ending.

Hog Treat wrote: We have a very good QB if we don’t get him killed.

Jumbeau77 wrote: Yes he is and some. Just like his brother. With all that was falling apart around him and the hits he took, most QB’s would start making mistakes trying to do the impossible or just trying to stay alive, but Austin kept his head and performed. AA earned a lot of respect tonight, that O-line better shape up soon though.

Tusch Hog wrote: former sports information director of ‘Bama mentioned to me this morning that Austin was tough as an oak tree, that maybe his nickname should be “Ole Hickory.”

HogDynasty wrote: He was hurt Saturday night and kept going. That showed his toughness and a lot of heart.

Jimbeau77 wrote: It’s time for the rest of the offense to step up for AA. He and the wide receivers have been the fighters on that side of the ball. He made a couple of mistakes in the opener, but shook it off and won the game for us and the next one on the road. The rest need to get their head on straight and produce for him. We don’t want him to be playing half the season battered or hurt like his brother had to…

Nlr Buzzard wrote: I had an Auburn fan tell me today that Dan Enos must be a quarterback whisperer to get AA to play this well this soon.

Seeker wrote: Enos may be just that. But if you saw AA in high school you wouldn’t be surprised that he could play in the SEC and at a high level.

On the need for Arkansas to have more big plays …

Playamade76 wrote: To win and win big you gotta have playmakers. You gotta have explosive plays.

Swine Fusion wrote: We had more explosive plays Saturday than in the first three games combined. Explosive plays weren’t the problem. Punching it in from inside the 10 was the problem.

Bush hog wrote: I think we can use a few more playmakers as well. We need more speed.

On the turning point in the loss to Texas A&M …

HogDynasty wrote: The stop at the 1-yard line. We punch that in and it is a different outcome.

Bigboar wrote: Which time?

LDHog wrote: That kinda happened twice.

ClarenceTrice wrote: Turning point was the personal foul/targeting penalty on our defensive back.

Snouty wrote: The turning point of the game was the 92-yard pass play after A&M’s goal-line stand in the third quarter. We had to play catch-up after that and never caught up.

Predictions for Saturday’s game against Alcorn State …

Jimbeau wrote: 44-6 Hogs. Hopefully a lot of reserves get some valuable playing time.

Eaglehog5 wrote: A 49-21 squeaker.

Hog-N-Das wrote: Hogs 58, Braves 7. At Alcorn, they say, “We ain’t cotton, we ALL CORN!” Plus, the “Who Dat?” cheer used by the Saints originated in Lorman, Miss. Alcorn, the alma mater of Steve “Air” McNair (RIP).

Thoughts on the world today in general …

SilverFox wrote: Sometimes I find myself feeling like the world at large is a black tuxedo, and that I’m just an old brown shoe. Does anyone out there identify with that sentiment? Introspection at age 70 is not always eminently gratifying.

BobgHawg wrote: It does not get any better at 80.