Year of The Dog

[WetSnout]

How many of you are still excited about the release of this book on October 28th?

[FLKeysGuy]

[HogISH™]

what he said!

HogISH

[WetSnout]

Does one BIG win mean all is forgiven, or we don't want to know?  Is any publicity good publicity, or will the "negativity" we assume (are told) is in the book surface-to-air our recruiting right when it's gaining MO?

[excoach]

[Jaison Black]

Definitely looking forward to this.

[Rasta Hogmon]

How many of you are still excited about the release of this book on October 28th?

VERY large yawn about the yarn..

[MF]

what he said!

HogISH

Ditto.

[WetSnout]

My guess is the "cloud" won't be so dark if we're winning.

[Ugly Uncle]

I'm very interested in reading it.

Negative or not...I want to know what goes on and went on behind the scenes.  I think it will be a very good read.

[DisplacedHogFan]

I'm very interested in reading it.

Negative or not...I want to know what goes on and went on behind the scenes.  I think it will be a very good read.

same here...got mine pre-ordered. Can't wait!

[Landonhog]

I wish it was coming out after Feb 1....  It probably won't matter, but just in case...

[excoach]

I pre ordered mine as well.

[dana caldwell]

oh, yeah!

[BloodRedHog]

Pre-ordered here, too.

Despite winning, the truth is the truth.

[Richard_white]

Never heard of the book. 

[HogSophist]

paid extra for 2 day delivery-regardless of what it shows/reveals/documents always exciting to read book from local writer about local(state) events.

[1stwordswerewoopig]

Can someone attach a poll to this thread?  I think that it would be interesting to know the geographic breakdown of those that plan to buy the book and those that don't.

Northwest Arkansas
Other Arkansas
Out of state

I posted earlier that I didn't think that the book would be that big of a deal outside of the state and maybe not outside of the NWA region.

Others have posted how great the book is selling already.

Will it be a big deal outside the region?  I guess that it could be if there is some "dirt" in there.

And, if that is the case, won't we all here about it on the radio, ESPN, message boards, etc.?  So, why buy the book if you don't have a direct interest in the Springdale program?

[PAHOGFAN]

 

MIne is coming too!

[PulledPork]

I'm out of state, and I have pre-ordered it also!

Pulled out...®

[BloodRedHog]

Can someone attach a poll to this thread?  I think that it would be interesting to know the geographic breakdown of those that plan to buy the book and those that don't.

Northwest Arkansas
Other Arkansas
Out of state

I posted earlier that I didn't think that the book would be that big of a deal outside of the state and maybe not outside of the NWA region.

Others have posted how great the book is selling already.

Will it be a big deal outside the region?  I guess that it could be if there is some "dirt" in there.

And, if that is the case, won't we all here about it on the radio, ESPN, message boards, etc.?  So, why buy the book if you don't have a direct interest in the Springdale program?

I will say this...if we are 7 -1 and ranked in the top 10 (very possible) the first of November when the book comes out, you can bet ESPN, etc. will be all over the book as we approach the TN game...

[WetSnout]

My guess is that other SEC HC's will want to take a look at it to see if they can carry around a few copies to leave with recruits, their parents, etc.  Three ways I see it playing out:  1) we're still winning and there is de minimus interest in it as a result; 2) we're still winning, but revelations in it cause embarrasment to coaches and (possibly) players, leading to a "water under the bridge, but lesson learned" response; or 3) we're not winning, Auburn this year has become Texas in '03, and the book is either blamed for all ills (see CLOUD), or leads to unravelling of several employment contracts.  Stay tuned, but winning will definitely hurt sales,

[hogfan1]

I don't think I will read it, but I am interested to see what's in it (which I'm sure I will get from this site).  I guess if the posts on here get my curiosity up, I may read it. 

I do have one question for all of those who think it will reveal all kinds of bad info on Nutt:  How does that jive with what Hogonit posted during the recruitment that the AR coaches handled themselves with complete class and integrity?

[BloodRedHog]

I don't think I will read it, but I am interested to see what's in it (which I'm sure I will get from this site).  I guess if the posts on here get my curiosity up, I may read it. 

I do have one question for all of those who think it will reveal all kinds of bad info on Nutt:  How does that jive with what Hogonit posted during the recruitment that the AR coaches handled themselves with complete class and integrity?

Because Hawgonit is close to the situation, but not in the living room of the recruits' house. And by nature of who he is, he tends to be positive.

[roothog]

My question - does the book shed light on recruiting violations, or just make Nutt and staff look like idiots?
If it is the latter no one outside of being a hog fan is going to care. And of those that do care are the ones that want him gone anyway.
Didn't care about the book two months ago, don't care now.
:razorback: Go Hogs!!!

[1stwordswerewoopig]

Another question, if this book is going to make Arkansas look so bad why were Gus, Mitch, Damian, Ben....so excited about coming?

[SpareRib]

Wish I'd said that!

[ahogintexas]

I don't think I will read it, but I am interested to see what's in it (which I'm sure I will get from this site).  I guess if the posts on here get my curiosity up, I may read it. 

I do have one question for all of those who think it will reveal all kinds of bad info on Nutt:  How does that jive with what Hogonit posted during the recruitment that the AR coaches handled themselves with complete class and integrity?

Because Hawgonit is close to the situation, but not in the living room of the recruits' house. And by nature of who he is, he tends to be positive.

Coaches = Gus and Alex

[WindyCityHog]

Pre-ordered here as well.

Apparently, some seem to have a strong dislike of anything that MIGHT be negative toward the University of Arkansas or Houston Nutt.

Nothing ever wrong with looking at another view.....and I highly doubt Mr. Voigt is a pioneer in the world of college football recruiting....or the following of a great HS team.

[SwinedMelon]

I am still looking forward to it, and I think everything will be fine.

[1stwordswerewoopig]

I ask again, if the book sheds such a bad light on the U of A, why were Gus, Mitch, Damian, Ben...all so happy to come?

[pikehog]

have ordered it already.

[Hong Kong Sooey]

I'll take "The KEYS to Victory" for $1000, Alex.

[MF]

I ask again, if the book sheds such a bad light on the U of A, why were Gus, Mitch, Damian, Ben...all so happy to come?

From what I have heard the book does not shed "bad light" on the University as a whole just certain aspects of certain people as well as giving insight (good and bad) into how the recruiting process was handled.

But to answer your question maybe they thought they could make a difference in spite of the negatives they perceived.  So far I would say they are making a big difference.

[Rasta Hogmon]

paid extra for 2 day delivery-regardless of what it shows/reveals/documents always exciting to read book from local writer about local(state) events.

I heard that Tommy Tubberville, Fat FAcePhil,Stever Spurier all had ordered several copies....

[Hong Kong Sooey]

paid extra for 2 day delivery-regardless of what it shows/reveals/documents always exciting to read book from local writer about local(state) events.

I heard that Tommy Tubberville, Fat FAcePhil,Stever Spurier all had ordered several copies....

The truth shall set you free, Rasta.  Don't be afraid of the truth, embrace it.

[1stwordswerewoopig]

I ask again, if the book sheds such a bad light on the U of A, why were Gus, Mitch, Damian, Ben...all so happy to come?

From what I have heard the book does not shed "bad light" on the University as a whole just certain aspects of certain people as well as giving insight (good and bad) into how the recruiting process was handled.

But to answer your question maybe they thought they could make a difference in spite of the negatives they perceived.  So far I would say they are making a big difference.

I was just thinking that maybe the stuff in the book either isn't that bad or isn't true.  Why would a kid turn down opportunities to play for Notre Dame, Florida, Auburn...if their recruiting was handled so terribly.

Is it because Gus was hired?  Is that what will make the University "look bad?"  That's what most of the country thinks now so that won't be a big shock.

[ahogintexas]

I ask again, if the book sheds such a bad light on the U of A, why were Gus, Mitch, Damian, Ben...all so happy to come?

IMHO....

For Gus it was a huge jump in his career, which has been explain in many other posts here. Typically it takes 'forever' to work you way through the ranks whether it is though 1AA, then 1A coach, then to a coordinator's position if you are lucky. AND NUTT was said that it would be Gus's Offense, ie: " I am going to turn Gus loose". SO, if I was told I would probably double my salary, be an OC in the SEC without waiting forever, don't have to move my family, and I can run my offensive philosophy, I would be 'tickle pink' myself.

As for the Springdale 4 - They have so much respect for Gus, and they truly believe in him, then why not continue their winning ways with whom you trust with the offense you know inside and out, were sold on that Gus was in charge of the O, and be close to your friends and family. Everyone was in a win-win situation. I can see where everyone would be 'happy'.

Then as they say.....things changed when they showed up for practice per se. Just read past post in Hogville, it is well discussed

[Albert Einswine]

If the things written in the book are fabricated for the sole purpose of making Houston Nutt look bad,  that would be considered negative.

If the things written in the book are true and make Houston Nutt look bad,  it's just the truth.  Nothing more,  nothing less.  I wish folks wouldn't prejudge the content of a book no one's read.

[PulledPork]

My question - does the book shed light on recruiting violations, or just make Nutt and staff look like idiots?
If it is the latter no one outside of being a hog fan is going to care. And of those that do care are the ones that want him gone anyway.
Didn't care about the book two months ago, don't care now.
:razorback: Go Hogs!!!

and yet you take the time to post in a thread concerning something you don't care about....hmmmmm


Pulled out...

[roothog]

Posting a thread is a little different than reading a book. The post was started with a question and I answered it. I don't care about the book, things will shake out in the end one way or another.


Roothog out...

[DEVICEHIGH]

[PulledPork]

Posting a thread is a little different than reading a book. The post was started with a question and I answered it. I don't care about the book, things will shake out in the end one way or another.


Roothog out...

no it isn't, it would be like driving out of your way to see something that doesn't even interest you.


Pulled out...

[Factual Fiction]

Are there any pictures in the book...............................................I have to have pictures..............................

[fullfan]

I am thinking the best part of the book is the ending.  Mitch, Ben, Damian, Andrew, and Gus all finished the "Year of the Dog" undefeated.  All willingly weighed their options considered everything you have read in the previous chapters and became Hogs and lived happily ever after. 

[Cold_Roses_80]

what is this book, what is it about, and where can I order a copy?

[Cold_Roses_80]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932173641/002-1254872-1552038?ie=UTF8

thanks