Saturday's game vs. Auburn looms large

[razorhead94]

We all knew this week would be a tough week with back to back road games; however, the magnitude of Auburn's game went through the roof after their win @Tennessee.

Auburn now sits at #15 in the RPI and also made its debut into Bracketology as a 7 seed.

Needless to say, its another huge opportunity for Arkansas to somewhat solidify itself.

[onebadrubi]

It will be an ugly game.  Bruce Pearl will coach and demand a scrappy style game.  I can't believe that guy is still coaching either after just refusing to talk to the NCAA after the FBI thing.

[Hawg Red]

It will be an ugly game.  Bruce Pearl will coach and demand a scrappy style game.  I can't believe that guy is still coaching either after just refusing to talk to the NCAA after the FBI thing.

I wouldn't talk to the police/FBI if I didn't have to, either.

[bkjbearcat]

It will be an ugly game.  Bruce Pearl will coach and demand a scrappy style game.  I can't believe that guy is still coaching either after just refusing to talk to the NCAA after the FBI thing.

Because it pays to cheat. For every Louisville/Rick Pitino there are ten North Carolina's.

[Little Lady Back]

It will be an ugly game.  Bruce Pearl will coach and demand a scrappy style game.  I can't believe that guy is still coaching either after just refusing to talk to the NCAA after the FBI thing.

Why not? He is coaching at Auburn...

[fademe]

It will be an ugly game.  Bruce Pearl will coach and demand a scrappy style game.  I can't believe that guy is still coaching either after just refusing to talk to the NCAA after the FBI thing.

He didn't refuse to talk to the NCAA. He has cooperated in every way with what the FBI has asked. He didn't want to talk to Auburn's attorneys who were doing an internal investigation because he was being advised by council not to speak to anyone regarding the FBI situation. IMO it was a bit of an unreasonable request by the leadership at Auburn given the situation. He has since had some conversations with Auburn's attorneys.

I do think this will be a very good game. Both teams are fairly evenly sized, are good offensively, like to push the pace. I'm interested to see how we defend Gafford in the post. That's our big weakness and something I think Arkansas will look to attack. And guarding Macon and Barford will be a big chore.

[HF#1]

Win and we keep our ranking, lose and we fall out.

[Sho Nuff]

It's going to be a tough game for sure.  They have some great athleticism and they can shoot the 3.  Given the fact that we can't guard the 3 point line, we better be ready to score a LOT!

[1highhog]

We will lose this game big and drop out of the rankings, which is going to happen anyway.  That's just how it is with Mikes teams, we are almost unbeatable at home but anyone can beat us on the road.   We will luck up and win a couple on the road, and I don't see us losing any at home this year, with that and a good showing in the SEC Tournament we will get a decent seeding and go on from there.

[Willyboy]

Win and we keep our ranking, lose and we fall out.

We're gonna fall out of the ranks if we win Saturday or not.  Maybe 26 or 27 if we win Saturday.

[bigred223]

We're gonna fall out of the ranks if we win Saturday or not.  Maybe 26 or 27 if we win Saturday.

Wrong

[BannerMountainMan]

Wrong

yeah if we beat Auburn we will still be ranked, for sure.

[HawgTrough]

yeah if we beat Auburn we will still be ranked, for sure.

I agree

[niels_boar]

The next game will be big for the rest of the season.