Bleacher Report on the NCAA Field

[WilsonHog]

"Third Team Out: Arkansas Razorbacks (17-6, RPI: 36, KP: 51, SOS: 63)."

"Like Miami, the total number of losses for Arkansas looks promising, but who has this team beaten? The Razorbacks are 1-4 against the RPI Top 50 with a close win over Tennessee and a few blowout losses to Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Minnesota."

"That would be plenty for a projected bid if there weren't any bad losses, but Arkansas has two of the worst losses of any team on the bubble: vs. Mississippi State and at Missouri. Because of those missteps, the Razorbacks might need to go 7-1 the rest of the way, which would mean a road win over either Florida or South Carolina."

[hogwood]

"Third Team Out: Arkansas Razorbacks (17-6, RPI: 36, KP: 51, SOS: 63)."

"Like Miami, the total number of losses for Arkansas looks promising, but who has this team beaten? The Razorbacks are 1-4 against the RPI Top 50 with a close win over Tennessee and a few blowout losses to Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Minnesota."

"That would be plenty for a projected bid if there weren't any bad losses, but Arkansas has two of the worst losses of any team on the bubble: vs. Mississippi State and at Missouri. Because of those missteps, the Razorbacks might need to go 7-1 the rest of the way, which would mean a road win over either Florida or South Carolina."

Well we blew that 7-1 thing, unless we beat FL and SC on the road and finish on a tear.

[mizzouman]

"Third Team Out: Arkansas Razorbacks (17-6, RPI: 36, KP: 51, SOS: 63)."

"Like Miami, the total number of losses for Arkansas looks promising, but who has this team beaten? The Razorbacks are 1-4 against the RPI Top 50 with a close win over Tennessee and a few blowout losses to Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Minnesota."

"That would be plenty for a projected bid if there weren't any bad losses, but Arkansas has two of the worst losses of any team on the bubble: vs. Mississippi State and at Missouri. Because of those missteps, the Razorbacks might need to go 7-1 the rest of the way, which would mean a road win over either Florida or South Carolina."

This is exactly what I've been saying.  Now, they need to go 7-0. 

[riccoar]

I think 7-1 would get it too, if that one loss is to either FLA or SC.  That's going to mean you beat one of the top 3 teams and get back into being the 4th place team.  Very much a Long shot.

[hogsanity]

I think 7-1 would get it too, if that one loss is to either FLA or SC.  That's going to mean you beat one of the top 3 teams and get back into being the 4th place team.  Very much a Long shot.

Finishing 4th means nothing. SC finished 3rd last year, had 24 wins, and went to the NIT.

[riccoar]

Finishing 4th means nothing. SC finished 3rd last year, had 24 wins, and went to the NIT.

Hence, the term LONG SHOT.

[Biggus Piggus]

Finishing 4th means nothing. SC finished 3rd last year, had 24 wins, and went to the NIT.

Last season, ACC teams that made the NCAAT finished first, second, third, two tied for fifth, two tied for ninth in the ACC.

[jry04]

This is exactly what I've been saying.  Now, they need to go 7-0.

How you ever thought we would have to go 7-0 is beyond me. Makes me realize even more you were just looking at the schedule and none of the metrics used to evaluate teams.

5-3 won't get you in.  You'll need to make it to the SECT championship game if you went 5-3.  Could it happen?  Yes, but unlikely. 

Sure is fun to look back at these. If we were to lose the next two, we would be 5-3. Still think we would have to make the SEC Championship game? As I said the whole time, 22-23 wins gets us in. 23 and we are an absolute lock. We NEVER had to finish 7-0

[Inhogswetrust]

How you ever thought we would have to go 7-0 is beyond me. Makes me realize even more you were just looking at the schedule and none of the metrics used to evaluate teams.
Sure is fun to look back at these. If we were to lose the next two, we would be 5-3. Still think we would have to make the SEC Championship game? As I said the whole time, 22-23 wins gets us in. 23 and we are an absolute lock. We NEVER had to finish 7-0

Strength of schedule for the whole year as well as the win/loss record against that schedule are the main metrics used to measure a team.

[Inhogswetrust]

Last season, ACC teams that made the NCAAT finished first, second, third, two tied for fifth, two tied for ninth in the ACC.

It is the standard bearer for college basketball conference depth.

[ShadowHawg]

Finishing 4th means nothing. SC finished 3rd last year, had 24 wins, and went to the NIT.

For those of us who follow college basketball as well as the hogs, SC not making the tournament was no surprise at all. Their win total was bloated with 13 wins against garbage opponents.

The schedule that the hogs played was considered much better which is why comparisons between the two are apples and oranges.

[HoopS]

Yep. But it'll continue to be sited as a reason we should be worried.

[Dirty]

Worried worts up in here

[HoopS]

Mainly the ones who want a new coach.

[J-Five]

Funny to go back and read earlier posts/threads about this Arkansas basketball team...and all the naysayers.   

[Youngsta71701]

"Third Team Out: Arkansas Razorbacks (17-6, RPI: 36, KP: 51, SOS: 63)."

"Like Miami, the total number of losses for Arkansas looks promising, but who has this team beaten? The Razorbacks are 1-4 against the RPI Top 50 with a close win over Tennessee and a few blowout losses to Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Minnesota."

"That would be plenty for a projected bid if there weren't any bad losses, but Arkansas has two of the worst losses of any team on the bubble: vs. Mississippi State and at Missouri. Because of those missteps, the Razorbacks might need to go 7-1 the rest of the way, which would mean a road win over either Florida or South Carolina."

What are they saying now?

[Deep Shoat]

What are they saying now?

That Mike got his crap together?  First time in 6 years he has stopped pressing, played primarily zone, and played 2 posts at the same time. 

[HawgnCorona]

"Third Team Out: Arkansas Razorbacks (17-6, RPI: 36, KP: 51, SOS: 63)."

"Like Miami, the total number of losses for Arkansas looks promising, but who has this team beaten? The Razorbacks are 1-4 against the RPI Top 50 with a close win over Tennessee and a few blowout losses to Kentucky, Oklahoma State and Minnesota."

"That would be plenty for a projected bid if there weren't any bad losses, but Arkansas has two of the worst losses of any team on the bubble: vs. Mississippi State and at Missouri. Because of those missteps, the Razorbacks might need to go 7-1 the rest of the way, which would mean a road win over either Florida or South Carolina."

Bleacher Report...Nah, I think we are locked in. Im going with Lunardi, he has a much better track record. I do question the blogger though. Why mention USCe? Do we need to beat them ON THE ROAD AGAIN, this year?! Sounds like he wrote this before the LSU win. Nostrodamus they are not.

Florida is up next on the way to 7-0.

[HoopS]

That Mike got his crap together?  First time in 6 years he has stopped pressing, played primarily zone, and played 2 posts at the same time. 

there has been plenty of times we've backed off on D and zoned. People are acting like that's never happened before. But we have indeed played way more zone and not switching on D - which was the primary problem. Getting the wrong guys matched up inside and out.

[Atlhogfan1]

Bleacher Report...Nah, I think we are locked in. Im going with Lunardi, he has a much better track record. I do question the blogger though. Why mention USCe? Do we need to beat them ON THE ROAD AGAIN, this year?! Sounds like he wrote this before the LSU win. Nostrodamus they are not.

Florida is up next on the way to 7-0.

No [CENSORED] darn.