This is a BIG WIN congrats to coach Mike Anderson and the Hogs

[forrest city joe]

Best defense i have seen them play all year. this is a very good Dayton team that is going to win a lot of games this year. and Archie Miller is one of the best young coaches in the country. this is big win Hog fans. just like that road win at SMU was. enjoy this win. Mike Anderson is doing an outstanding job. great game by Portis  today. great team win. GO HOGS.

[ricepig]

Big wins, big losses, it's a long season.

[ErieHog]

Its all about defensive effort;  if they give it, they can be stifling.  If they mail it in, it makes for a long day with little offense outside of Portis.

[elksnort]

Very good win for the hogs.

I'm a Razorback fan. Im not overly enamored with a coach. 

[HogsBalls]

Great win, D was back and they played through Bobby on offense.

[Dr. Starcs]

Oh dear.

[Wild Bill Hog]

LOL

[forrest city joe]

Big wins, big losses, it's a long season.

I am not worried about losses.    we won a big game today against a team  that went to the E-8 last year. i don't want to hear about any big losses. just enjoy this big win. GO HOGS and GO Mike Anderson.

[Letsroll1200]

Great coaching and great effort by the hogs today. This team will beat a lot of people with that effort on defense.

[ricepig]

I am not worried about losses.    we won a big game today against a team  that went to the E-8 last year. i don't want to hear about any big losses. just enjoy this big win. GO HOGS and GO Mike Anderson.

I enjoy all the wins, but the other matters or they wouldn't keep score.

[forrest city joe]

Great win, D was back and they played through Bobby on offense.

I said it before the game and it was true. this game was won because the team played great defense today.that's the best defense i have seen the Hogs play this year.loved it.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

I am not worried about losses.    we won a big game today against a team  that went to the E-8 last year. i don't want to hear about any big losses. just enjoy this big win. GO HOGS and GO Mike Anderson.

not worried about losses?  why were you so adamant to get rid of pelphrey then?


PP

[Wild Bill Hog]

I am not worried about losses.    we won a big game today against a team  that went to the E-8 last year. i don't want to hear about any big losses. just enjoy this big win. GO HOGS and GO Mike Anderson.

Glad we can ignore losses.  Our football team finished the season 6-0 right Joe?

[forrest city joe]

I enjoy all the wins, but the other matters or they wouldn't keep score.

Just say it man. you want to take some shots at Mike Anderson. you just can't do it when he wins a big game. let it go and enjoy the win. move on.

[ricepig]

Just say it man. you want to take some shots at Mike Anderson. you just can't do it when he wins a big game. let it go and enjoy the win. move on.

Far from it, find where I've ever said anything about him. Mike didn't win, Arkansas did, correct? I was for him coming here, and hope he stays 10 years, but he has to win to stay, and that means 40/50% on the road.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

joe, you are high comedy, lol


PP

[bigred223]

Glad to see us play good half court defense. Game was never in doubt. However, it is important that we win out in nonconference, and then go get that Georgia game on the road.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Far from it, find where I've ever said anything about him. Mike didn't win, Arkansas did, correct? I was for him coming here, and hope he stays 10 years, but he has to win to stay, and that means 40/50% on the road.

Eddie and Nolan both said the magic formula was to win all your games at Home and half of your games on the Road.  We're not close to doing that yet.  It is what it is.

[forrest city joe]

not worried about losses?  why were you so adamant to get rid of pelphrey then?


PP

Get over Pel! he is fired and not coming back. the reason i wanted him fired was because the team was getting worse and not better. under Mike the team has gotten better every year. stop crying about Pel getting fired and get behind the players and coach Mike Anderson.

[forrest city joe]

Eddie and Nolan both said the magic formula was to win all your games at Home and half of your games on the Road.  We're not close to doing that yet.  It is what it is.

Stop your crying. we have already won a big road game at SMU. won a big game at KY last year. yet you people keep crying.how about just enjoy this big win today.

[Dr. Starcs]

Excellent point Wild Bill.

[HoopS]

This was a good win today!

Dayton is always tough.

Should roll through the next 4 and them start SEC play.

[ErieHog]

Far from it, find where I've ever said anything about him. Mike didn't win, Arkansas did, correct? I was for him coming here, and hope he stays 10 years, but he has to win to stay, and that means 40/50% on the road.

I'm always curious to know if people know what Nolan's road record was at Arkansas.

85-87 in true road games-  a .494 clip

Weird that we expect Mike to win at a level that even the best coach in our history struggled to attain.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

Get over Pel! he is fired and not coming back. the reason i wanted him fired was because the team was getting worse and not better. under Mike the team has gotten better every year. stop crying about Pel getting fired and get behind the players and coach Mike Anderson.

so much fail in this.....


PP

[Wild Bill Hog]

This was a good win today!

Dayton is always tough.

Should roll through the next 4 and them start SEC play.

LOL  If we lose to Larry, Moe, Curly, or Shemp even Joe will be having spasms.

[Wild Bill Hog]

I'm always curious to know if people know what Nolan's road record was at Arkansas.

85-87 in true road games-  a .494 clip

Weird that we expect Mike to win at a level that even the best coach in our history struggled to attain.

49.4% is not that far from 50%.  Just saying.

[ErieHog]

49.4% is not that far from 50%.  Just saying.

Its still short of it.   Despite being hands-down the best coach in the history of our program--- and people have the gall to say they're being even-handed or reasonable in their treatment of Anderson.

That takes serious stones, and a complete lack of historical perspective.

"Yeah, we're not going to let the heat off of you until you win at the same pace as a guy with 3 Final Fours, a National Title, and a National Runner up-- oh yeah, and he had 15+ seasons in which to do it, and only finished with a winning road record 5 times.    Chop chop Mike, or hit the road"

[Blutoblutarsky]

Dayton is not nearly the E8 team they were last year. I bet this game won't even go into our "Big Wins" column come February. Dayton will be in the NIT....maaaayyyyybbeee

[ricepig]

I'm always curious to know if people know what Nolan's road record was at Arkansas.

85-87 in true road games-  a .494 clip

Weird that we expect Mike to win at a level that even the best coach in our history struggled to attain.

Would you say that the conference competition is equal?

[ErieHog]

Would you say that the conference competition is equal?

Its a little worse;  the problem was that Nolan struggled just as much against non-conference road opponents.

[dhornjr1]

I'm always curious to know if people know what Nolan's road record was at Arkansas.

85-87 in true road games-  a .494 clip

Weird that we expect Mike to win at a level that even the best coach in our history struggled to attain.

They don't want Mike winning road games at the clip Nolan did over 17 seasons - just at the rate he did from 1988-95.

[ricepig]

Its a little worse;  the problem was that Nolan struggled just as much against non-conference road opponents.

Ok, what do you think a fair winning % on the road should be? I think with our conference like it is we should expect above 18%, don't you?

[ErieHog]

Ok, what do you think a fair winning % on the road should be? I think with our conference like it is we should expect above 18%, don't you?

Over the long haul, upper 30s to about 40 will be a consistent tournament team, with the chance to win a game or two in the spring.

That's a far cry ahead of the Lost Decade.

[forrest city joe]

Dayton is not nearly the E8 team they were last year. I bet this game won't even go into our "Big Wins" column come February. Dayton will be in the NIT....maaaayyyyybbeee

You Anderson haters can come up with any excuse you want today. this is a big win for our players and Mike. you may as well get over your hate. and try enjoying winning.

[Dr. Starcs]

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[forrest city joe]

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Like that SMU road win. stop making a fool of youreslf. upi are a Anderson hater.

[Knot2brite]

It was a better job of defensive rotation today but as with any game it could be better. It was good enough to keep the game out of doubt all day. Getting better on half court defense is a must this year. Dayton does not have a very good point guard and that hurt them today. We did try to stop the ball from being taken to the goal and that is a positive sign. Taking the defense on the road and playing good half court defense in conference opponents gyms is a must if we are going to make it to the big dance.

[Wild Bill Hog]

They don't want Mike winning road games at the clip Nolan did over 17 seasons - just at the rate he did from 1988-95.

49.4% would be just fine.  Do you not think so?  How close to that percentage is Mike winning road games?

[ErieHog]

49.4% would be just fine.  Do you not think so?  How close to that percentage is Mike winning road games?

Yes.  Perform at the greatest level in the history of Razorback basketball;  we're not asking much at all.

[porkinsons disease]

It was a better job of defensive rotation today but as with any game it could be better. It was good enough to keep the game out of doubt all day. Getting better on half court defense is a must this year. Dayton does not have a very good point guard and that hurt them today. We did try to stop the ball from being taken to the goal and that is a positive sign. Taking the defense on the road and playing good half court defense in conference opponents gyms is a must if we are going to make it to the big dance.

^^^ spot on

[Wild Bill Hog]

Yes.  Perform at the greatest level in the history of Razorback basketball;  we're not asking much at all.

I was responding to this post:

They don't want Mike winning road games at the clip Nolan did over 17 seasons - just at the rate he did from 1988-95.

[3kgthog]

I'm still not convinced Dayton or SMU are going to amount to crap this season. SMU especially.

[ErieHog]

I'm still not convinced Dayton or SMU are going to amount to crap this season. SMU especially.

4-0 since we beat them, 6-3 overall, with maybe 4 games where they won't be an outright favorite left.

They'll be just fine.

[forrest city joe]

I was responding to this post:

No you are pissed that Mike won a big game today. get over it. Mike Anderson is our coach, and is not going anywhere.you may as well get over it.

[Dr. Starcs]

Like that SMU road win. stop making a fool of youreslf. upi are a Anderson hater.

I guess Nolan was really a hater. Expecting to win half the road games. All I'm asking for is 30%. If that makes me a hater, so be it. You can name-call all you want. Fact is, we have sucked on the road for some time now and should expect better results in year 4.

Having said that, the season is young and there certainly is time to turn it around. But I won't sit here and get lectured from the likes of you.

[jmingram911]

Best defense i have seen them play all year. this is a very good Dayton team that is going to win a lot of games this year. and Archie Miller is one of the best young coaches in the country. this is big win Hog fans. just like that road win at SMU was. enjoy this win. Mike Anderson is doing an outstanding job. great game by Portis  today. great team win. GO HOGS.

I agree Joe. Madden continues to mystify me and drive me crazy with his turnovers. A senior shouldn't be doing this.  What do you think?  Someone else at point guard?

[Wild Bill Hog]

4-0 since we beat them, 6-3 overall, with maybe 4 games where they won't be an outright favorite left.

They'll be just fine.

SMU current national rankings per ESPN:

PPG   110th
Rebounds PG   115th
Assists PG   56th
FG%   37th

[forrest city joe]

I'm still not convinced Dayton or SMU are going to amount to crap this season. SMU especially.

It matters not what you think. it matters that we won those big games. and you are pissed coach Anderson and the team did. get over it.

[ErieHog]

SMU current national rankings per ESPN:

PPG   110th
Rebounds PG   115th
Assists PG   56th
FG%   37th

6-3.   That's an important one.   AAC favorite.   That's another.  Top 100 RPI road win-- potentially a Top 50 RPI road win.

[ArkansasI]

Joe,

When I first heard your voice on the radio many years ago, you sounded exasperated about our football coach. Most of us shared your exasperation, and I - for one - found your commentary refreshing and objective.

For some reason, you seam to have lost all objectivity when it comes to Mike. You love him - which is great. But I don't see what he is doing in Fayetteville as measurably better than Stan or John. All of these coaches enjoyed marquee wins and miserable losses.

Far from advocating for a change, some Razorback fans would like to see the basketball take measurable strides forward. Your unwavering support does not provide it, and neither has the performance of this time.

I haven't quit Joe. Far from it. Happy about today's victory, but it didn't appear to present a totally new and improved Razorback team.

Go Hogs. Go Mike.