This is the coach folks!

[BassinHawg]

 SMDH, is he serious?

Delete if already posted.

[bkjbearcat]

Maybe MA see's the writing on the wall. He's either going out fighting, in a blaze of glory or he's in I don't give a____ mode.

[Atlhogfan1]

Need some context.  Was this in response to a stupid question? 

[Biggus Piggus]

Somebody asked whether the team had gotten too comfortable about coming from behind, as they did in numerous SEC road games.

[daprospecta]

Maybe MA see's the writing on the wall. He's either going out fighting, in a blaze of glory or he's in I don't give a____ mode.

This. I want to see how we finish the season. I'd say this is the first time in his tenure that he is somewhat on the hot seat.  Tension brings the best out of some.

[sickboy]

Need some context.  Was this in response to a stupid question? 

Seriously. Context is everything with a sound bite like that.

[Atlhogfan1]

Somebody asked whether the team had gotten too comfortable about coming from behind, as they did in numerous SEC road games.

Well then that was a poor answer.  Kinda smartass.

Sounds like the question was about focus, effort and motivation.  Anderson took it to they aren't doing it on purpose.

[Biggus Piggus]

I still don't know whether Anderson realizes that the reason why his team is falling behind over and over = because opponents scout the Hogs and prepare a game plan + he goes in clueless without a specific plan for each opponent + relies solely on adjusting after he sees what they are doing.

This isn't entirely accurate. He went into the Kentucky game with specific scouting and plans. Just like Nolan - he will shoot for specific games. Didn't match Cal's halftime adjustments though.

[daprospecta]

I still don't know whether Anderson realizes that the reason why his team is falling behind over and over = because opponents scout the Hogs and prepare a game plan + he goes in clueless without a specific plan for each opponent + relies solely on adjusting after he sees what they are doing.

This isn't entirely accurate. He went into the Kentucky game with specific scouting and plans. Just like Nolan - he will shoot for specific games. Didn't match Cal's halftime adjustments though.

He's fighting for his job so I'd imagine he is going to approach every game like Kentucky.

[lynbug]

I think MA must realize the fan feelings and basketball atmosphere in Razorback land right now.  And if he does we SHOULD see him pull out all stops from here on out.  And if results aren't a total turnaround, then reality should be much more visible by everyone.  It should make decision making easier. 

[Biggus Piggus]

He's fighting for his job so I'd imagine he is going to approach every game like Kentucky.

Like last game? Is this even in his control anymore?

[WilsonHog]

He's fighting for his job so I'd imagine he is going to approach every game like Kentucky.

I hope so.

[lynbug]

Like last game? Is this even in his control anymore?

Good point.  On second thought, the cows may already be out of the barn.

[SPAL]

It's a win win for us....Either he gets fired or he runs the table through the SECT and gets us to the dance. Either way, I'll take either outcome.

[Pork Twain]

He's fighting for his job so I'd imagine he is going to approach every game like Kentucky.

You would think so but the results have not reflected that

[jst01]

I don't think it will matter how he "approach's" any game at this point, 20+ games into the season. For something to change he would need to go back in time to June 2016 and build a long-term plan that is tailored to this teams strengths. It's been said a thousand times but I don't believe that the teams talent has been utilized in the best way that it could be and you cant just hit a button and start down a new path this far into it.

[Sivad]

Good to know.
#Fastest40

[hog.goblin]

This. I want to see how we finish the season. I'd say this is the first time in his tenure that he is somewhat on the hot seat.  Tension brings the best out of some.

First time in his career, not just tenure

[HogBreath]

It's a win win for us....Either he gets fired or he runs the table through the SECT and gets us to the dance. Either way, I'll take either outcome.

Anything that keeps Mike as the coach is not a win for the basketball program, unless you're happy with being mediocre & riding the fast 40 roller coaster.

[Hoggish1]

It's a win win for us....Either he gets fired or he runs the table through the SECT and gets us to the dance. Either way, I'll take either outcome.

Fare enough. Mike needs that type of pressure.  He should be sitting on 19-5 right now, but he's not. 

[hawganatic]

Well then that was a poor answer.  Kinda smartass.

Sounds like the question was about focus, effort and motivation.  Anderson took it to they aren't doing it on purpose.

That was a pretty stupid question.  Not sure if I could have answered it without being a smartass either...

[ballz2thewall]

This. I want to see how we finish the season. I'd say this is the first time in his tenure that he is somewhat on the hot seat.  Tension brings the best out of some.

i'm with you, but he ain't got it, man....

[HognitiveDissonance]

It's a win win for us....Either he gets fired or he runs the table through the SECT and gets us to the dance. Either way, I'll take either outcome.

I chuckled when I read this.

Because that's precisely how I've felt for about the last four years or so.

I want MA to get on a roll, or go in the tank. I would be happy either way. I want closure. I want clarity.

Instead, we get the worst possible scenario. MA has mostly been mediocre, but he wins just enough or offers just enough hope(recruits two years down the road) to keep the arguments and debates going non-stop.

[Iwastherein1969]

Come on MIKE, on defense let's double our oppositions post player (who 9 times of 10 is their least formidable scorer) just so he can turn and hit cutters going to the basket for easy lay-ups or toss it out to their 3 point shooters who will deliver the knockout punch which is what happened against Vandy.  I am so sick of doubling the opposition's post player I could projectile vomit. Every time we do it, you know what is coming, a layup or yet another long range dagger.

[hog47]

Here's my take. Everyone here valid point about this team CMA.  But, the truth is this team has lost its ID, and totally lost their confidence.  I predict that they will win maybe 1 more game.

[moses_007]

Stop pressing 3 point shooting teams.  They break our press, then get a wide open 3 pointer.  Drop back and play good solid half court defense, and hope to get some steals and break-away baskets.

But Mike is like Bielema... he isn't going to change what he does.

[Biggus Piggus]

But Mike is like Bielema... he isn't going to change what he does.

Uh...3-4...

[hogfanny]

It's a win win for us....Either he gets fired or he runs the table through the SECT and gets us to the dance. Either way, I'll take either outcome.

lol Thank you sir, I thought the sun never was goin to shine again!!!

[realistichog]

I am amazed that with 6 games remaining with 3  of them sure losers and the other are 50/50 yet people are still talking ncaat.  It's time to talk coaching search. There is no light at the end of this tunnel.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Need some context.  Was this in response to a stupid question? 

Maybe it was a stupid answer to a legit question.