Alabama, Texas, Florida and Auburn in consecutive weeks

[ark525]

Its a young team and they need trial by fire.  These 4 weeks (not to mention LSU at the end) could be the toughest series of opponents that they will ever face.  Even if they don't win any of the four, they'll be able to look back and say that they played the best opposition available in the most grueling way possible.  The future can't get any harder than that.  If they win a game or two, so much the better.  Forged in the fires of hell this team shall be.

Anyone who wants to win games on the basis of easy schedules alone needs to have their head examined.  Look at the ACC.  Whatever team wins that conference usually does so by a decent margin.  Then, they get destroyed whenever they play OOC.  Is that what you want us to do?

[Golfer]

I foresee a win-less September.  Frick.

CBP will right the ship sooner than later.

We have already won one game in September.

[Golfer]

Otherwise known as, "Murderer's Row". We will be two of four in this stretch of games. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Can you say, "Bobby Petrino?"

What two do you predict we will win in that stretch?

[MuskogeeHogFan]

What two do you predict we will win in that stretch?

Texas and Alabama most likely or Texas and Auburn.

[hogninja]

Cancel the blasted thing! Period!

RUN from it or do it?  HMMM? :razorback:

[ErieHog]

Why?  So we may get a berth in the New Orleans Bowl?  Puleeease.

No, the Music City Bowl. The SEC does not have a tie-in to the New Orleans Bowl.
It's C-USA vs SUNBELT. For this young team, the Music City Bowl would be a good Accomplishment. It would be a whole lot better than sacrificing those young men
just to look good PR wise!!!

The single most important aspect of pursuing bowl eligibility is the extra month of development that bowl practice allows; it can be vital in the maturation of a young team with a number of players heading into their 2nd season, and can serve to ease the transition of a new QB who is having to learn the finer points of a scheme before spring ball.

[Hawghiggs]

I just hope we win one of the next four. IF we can pull off a win against Bama then will have set ourselves up nicely for the back end of the schedule. We need a bowl this year. All those extra practices will come in handy. If (and its a big if )we beat bama I know we can beat Tulsa,Kentucky,Mississippi state,and Ole Miss Thats 7-5 record if we lose to south carolina and LSU I'd be happy to take that. Thats probably the Indepence bowl or the Liberty bowl

[aaaactionvp]

how about.... they come play up here.......or we  ust dont playthem at all..seeing  how  we  are  not playing them  next year due to the TX AM contract......lets skip the game on the 27th and  take the  week off to heal and  get a much needed break in the SEC...

thats stupid.  what if you skip that game and wind up going 5-6.  at that point fans would be b***ing because they didn't get a fair chance to get to six wins.

[b0sc0b]

Cancel the blasted thing! Period!

Good idea!  Just cancel.

[GuvHog]

thats stupid.  what if you skip that game and wind up going 5-6.  at that point fans would be b***ing because they didn't get a fair chance to get to six wins.

This fan wouldn't. I would be comending BP and JL for making what was obviously the correct move.

[TulsaHogFan]

Cancel the game?

You gotta be kidding me.

We play tough teams all the time, doesn't mean players are going to get decimated with injuries.  Players get hurt, deal with it. 

Play the game, get some guys experience and play to win.

Stop this bull "we can't handle this tough schedule bull"

That thinking is what kept us from firing Nutt. The thought we can't do better.

Absolute bull.

[GuvHog]

Cancel the game?

You gotta be crapting me.

We play tough teams all the time, doesn't mean players are going to get decimated with injuries.  Players get hurt, deal with it. 

Play the game, get some guys experience and play to win.

Stop this bullcrap "we can't handle this tough schedule bullcrap"

That thinking is what kept us from firing Nutt. The thought we can't do better.

Absolute Bullcrap.

Tell me that when Arkanas enters RRS to play Ole Miss and over half of the Hog starters on both sides of the ball are physicly unable to play.

[hogSGreer]

Looking on the bright side, if we win all four, we might just be ranked.

[HoopS]

I'm posting in this thread to make it clear that I disagree with cancelling anything.  Also, if any horns are reading.....we're coming to throat punch you frickers. 

[GuvHog]

Looking on the bright side, if we win all four, we might just be ranked.

What good does it do to be ranked when half of the Hog starters on BOTH sides of the ball are out
for the season? If that happens they won't be ranked very long.

[pitbull1]

I think they will come out better than some think they will.  Give these kids a chance, they might fool you.  Either way, they're going to be playing with the big boys.

[GuvHog]

I think they will come out better than some think they will.  Give these kids a chance, they might fool you.  Either way, they're going to be playing with the big boys.

I sure hope you are right.......

[HamHands]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. We will be OK if we don't get a plethora of injuries.

[hei5manhog]

Why aren't we playing a H&H with Texas? did i miss something

[bphi11ips]

Why aren't we playing a H&H with Texas? did i miss something

It was initially a home-and-home with the Horns in Fayetteville in 2009.  We (apparently) asked that the '09 game be moved to 2016 (i think that's the year) because we start a 10 year series next year with A&M in the Cowboys' new stadium.

I'd personally rather play them next year, but no one asked me.

[LeadHog]

Cancel the blasted thing! Period!

The $$$$$$ say no.  We need $$$$$$.  We like $$$$$$.   We play for $$$$$$.

[OneLoneHogAmidstTheSteers]

I never thought I'd see the day when Razorback fans are trying to back down from a fight with Texas. Truly pathetic.  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[Cash267]

We're hosed in october!!

[HoopS]

Embarrassing ain't it, OneLone?

I won't dare tell any horn fan to come read here with this attitude around.

I'd never live it down.

[hei5manhog]

It was initially a home-and-home with the Horns in Fayetteville in 2009.  We (apparently) asked that the '09 game be moved to 2016 (i think that's the year) because we start a 10 year series next year with A&M in the Cowboys' new stadium.

I'd personally rather play them next year, but no one asked me.

Appreciate it. 2016, wow.  better mark that down

[Buff]

My opinion, for what its worth, if you want to hunt with the big dogs, gotta get off the porch and play somebody. You want a nationally recognized  and ranked program, it starts with this four week  stretch of baptism under fire for the youngsters. You don't get better playing little sisters of the poor, and beating Ole Piss and Piss lite twice a year, we'll take our lumps this year and some next, but watch out in 2010.

amen!  right f*kin on!

[bphi11ips]

The $$$$$$ say no.  We need $$$$$$.  We like $$$$$$.   We play for $$$$$$.

The players play for the love of the game.  Sure - many aspire to earn millions in the NFL; others hope to make enough to live on in the arena league; most receive an education in return for the blood, sweat and tears.  But at the end of the day, I think the players play the game for one reason - to run out in front of 90,000 screaming fans and play a game they love.  It's fun.  And games like Texas are the funnest of all.  For players and for fans. 

Money is now a big deal to athletic departments, but it would be a crime to cancel an Arkansas-Texas game except where it is absolutely necessary, for reasons that have nothing to do with money.

[WyomingTiger8888]

MUSK,you must have added something strong to your kool-aid,lol to

Texas and Alabama most likely or Texas and Auburn.

[Biggus Piggus]

trying to find the toughest four-game stretch, regular season only, ever...

Try this from 2002:

9/7 vs. Boise State (12-1) W 41 14
9/14 vs. South Florida (9-2) W 42 3 @ Little Rock, AR
9/28 vs. *Alabama (10-3) L 12 30
10/5 @ *Tennessee (8-5) L 38 41
10/12 @ *Auburn (9-4) W 38 17
10/19 vs. *Kentucky (7-5) L 17 29
10/26 vs. *Mississippi (7-6) W 48 28

From the 2000 season:

10/14 @ *South Carolina (8-4) L 7 27
10/28 @ *Auburn (9-4) L 19 21
11/4 vs. *Mississippi (7-5) L 24 38
11/11 @ *Tennessee (8-4) L 20 63
11/18 @ *Mississippi State (8-4) W 17 10
11/24 vs. *Louisiana State (8-4) W 14 3 @ Little Rock, AR

From 1997:

10/25 vs. *Auburn (10-3) L 21 26
11/6 @ *Mississippi (8-4) L 9 19
11/15 vs. *Tennessee (11-2) L 22 30 @ Little Rock, AR
11/22 vs. *Mississippi State (7-4) W 17 7
11/28 @ *Louisiana State (9-3) L 21 31

From 1992:

9/26 @ Memphis (6-5) L 6 22
10/3 vs. *Georgia (10-2) L 3 27
10/10 @ *Tennessee (9-3) W 25 24
10/17 vs. *Mississippi (9-3) L 3 17 @ Little Rock, AR
10/31 @ *Auburn (5-5-1) T 24 24
11/7 @ *Mississippi State (7-5) L 3 10

From 1990:

10/20 @ *Texas (10-2) L 17 49
10/27 @ *Houston (10-1) L 28 62
11/3 vs. *Rice (5-6) L 11 19 @ Little Rock, AR
11/10 @ *Baylor (6-4-1) L 3 34
11/17 vs. *Texas A&M (9-3-1) L 16 20

And this from 1968:

9/21 vs. Oklahoma State (3-7) W 32 15 @ Little Rock, AR
9/28 vs. Tulsa (3-7) W 56 13
10/5 @ *Texas Christian (3-7) W 17 7
10/12 vs. *Baylor (3-7) W 35 19

[Biggus Piggus]

Can't overlook the end of last season:

11/3 vs. *South Carolina (6-6) W 48 36
11/10 @ *Tennessee (10-4) L 13 34
11/17 vs. *Mississippi State (8-5) W 45 31 @ Little Rock, AR
11/23 @ *Louisiana State (12-2) W 50 48

[Wear Schoonover]

"Murderer's Row". We will be two of four in this stretch of games. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Can you say, "Bobby Petrino?"

I agree. But one win out the four would a significant victory for this crew.

[GuvHog]

Can't overlook the end of last season:

11/3 vs. *South Carolina (6-6) W 48 36
11/10 @ *Tennessee (10-4) L 13 34
11/17 vs. *Mississippi State (8-5) W 45 31 @ Little Rock, AR
11/23 @ *Louisiana State (12-2) W 50 48

IMO this 4 game stretch starting next Saturday (vs. BAMA) is by far the toughest 4 game stretch in the history of Hog football. No other stretch even comes remotely close.

[MauHog]

Could we ask for any better experience for our young freshman? Talk about some seasoned Sophmores come 09.

WPS!!!

[Porkette]

Those four weeks are going to be brutal, and this will also force changes in the coaches' plans as far as how to spend the first off-week. There was really no good option for rescheduling this game, but I can at least see the positives:

- more time for the team to prepare and get hyped up for Alabama, which as our first conference game is far bigger and more important than the Texas game

- Being able to play our first really tough game at home, as opposed to going on the road in front of a huge crowd and potentially seeing this young team get overwhelmed early.

[MacHog19]

What is it Tom Petty sings about not backing down from the Gates of Hell?  You have to keep the perspective that this year is a building block.  Petrino is a firm believer in the philosophy that people will rise to the level of expectations you have for them.  Look at the progress Casey has made under that philosophy.  Do we have a young, inexperienced team?  Absolutely.  Will this be extremely difficult?  For sure.  But as MauHog says, think of the experience these guys will gain from this as they work to build this program.  It may not pay off in 2008 or even in 2009, but I believe that if Petrino commits to this program for at least five years, by the 2010 season we are going to see the fruits of the labor put in over the next four weeks.

[Hoggy1]

might be a blessing gives us extra time to prepair for Alabama, and give us time to get healthy and work some of the kinks out that showed up in the first two games.

dude...how u gonna steal my avy?

Lame