You guys want to see us go to a 5-7 Bowl Game if we can upset Mizzu?

[Hollywood870]

With an interim coach I'll assume. I do. Always willing to watch another game.

[Dr. Sheldon Cooper]

Absolutely.
The extra practice time for next years returning players is worth it alone...

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

It's not going to happen, our APR is not high enough.  Several other 5-7 schools would get chose before us.

[ShadowTheHedgehog]

The extra practice is a valid point. I don't see that happening. If they can guarantee a really horrible opponent in a toiled bowl, I may go just to watch a Hog win.

[Hollywood870]

It's not going to happen, our APR is not high enough.  Several other 5-7 schools would get chose before us.

But I thought we were top dog in the SEC as far as academics. That's why I asked.

[Tusker4life]

No.... put us out of our misery and end this season...🤮

[jgphillips3]

Mizzou is going to beat us something like 52-35 so it really won't matter.  But yeah, APR isn't good enough and who the hell is going to go to a 5-7 bowl game?

[Cassperr]

Mizzou is going to beat us something like 52-35 so it really won't matter.  But yeah, APR isn't good enough and who the hell is going to go to a 5-7 bowl game?

depending on location/opponent. im always down to go watch the hogs play.

[FaytownHog]

No.... put us out of our misery and end this season...🤮

This. End it already.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

But I thought we were top dog in the SEC as far as academics. That's why I asked.

10th....
https://www.seccountry.com/sec/sec-football-apr-scores-2016

[NuttinItUp]

It is not by conference, it is if they have any slots left, then they go in order of APR. We would need to beat out other 5-7 teams for the 1-4 spots that were available.

[PORKULATOR]

Absolutely.
The extra practice time for next years returning players is worth it alone...

this

[rzrbackramsfan]

With an interim coach I'll assume. I do. Always willing to watch another game.

Yea, Bret's been gone.  Wanted a win vsMSU... really want a win vs MU.

[Dr. Starcs]

Mizzou started this downfall. At least that's the game I point to. Would love to get revenge on them and then send Bielema on his way.

[jgphillips3]

Mizzou started this downfall. At least that's the game I point to. Would love to get revenge on them and then send Bielema on his way.

That would be kind of a nice bookend to things.

[moses_007]

No.  Shouldn't even be talked about here, or anywhere else.  This team is horrible.

[BadHog]

I hope they win this last game - for the players. For momentum into next season. And yes, if they can make a bowl appearance more power to them. I cannot say I will have any interest but I get that any post season is better than none.

[BroyledNutts]

Why not ... give those about to leave the program one last shot at going out a winner ...

[247Hog]

If our new coach is able to come in and coach the bowl game yes...if not...NO.

[TeufelHog]

Not going to have to be concerned with this one.  Mizzou is gong to beat us handily.

[imtad16]

Absolutely.
The extra practice time for next years returning players is worth it alone...

this

Yep Let's get the practice time for the young guys. Plus, more opportunity for new coach to evaluate players up close.

[TNRazorbacker]

Won't happen. Piss poor APR score and there won't be that many 5-7 slots. If Vandy beats TN they might have a shot at one.

[Hogwarrior]

NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!  APR is too low!  But, to answer your question, NO!

[ICEman]

Extra practice is over-rated for this team. It is similar to the ole saying "I have 20 years of experience, 1 year repeated 20 times." With this staff, the team would be repeating poor playing techniques 15 extra times.

[alohawg]

No way, turn the page.

[Al Boarland]

But I thought we were top dog in the SEC as far as academics. That's why I asked.

No. We are doing better than we have ever done, but we are like middle of the pack in the SEC.

[hawaiianhogster]

Mizz is SECE so the Hogs gotta chance at this one. Not expecting a win but it is possible. It depends on the players now that they know their head coach is done for will they play their best or just show up and watch?

[The Kig]

We won't win...but no, I NEVER want to be in a bowl at 5-7.  Most disgusting money grab in football was allowing teams with losing records into bowls.

[Wild Bill Hog]

How can the APR be that low?  Jeffy said  .  .  .

[sickboy]

If they play a game, I watch. No qualifiers.

[cosmodrum]

You always take the extra practice time, but it's a moot point for us.

[Rzback]

Absolutely.
The extra practice time for next years returning players is worth it alone...

for the extra practice time and a trip for the players

[longtimeHogfan]

If they play a game, I watch. No qualifiers.

This.  Yeah....I'll watch.  At least 'till I can't stand it any more. 

[HoggyCat]

Won't happen.  Too many potential 5-7 schools with higher APR ahead of us

[HoggyCat]

But I thought we were top dog in the SEC as far as academics. That's why I asked.

Try 10th in SEC alone, like 75th overall.

[007 License To Squeal]

and get more players injured?  I'm not sure the benefits would outweigh the cost.

[cjack]

If they get rid of Bielema, yes.  There has still been no announcement that he will not return.  Until there is, I still worry that he will be here driving the bus further downhill.  I know any idiot can see he's not coming back, but there are a lot of people that thought he should be gone a long time before now and nothing happened.  Until an announcement is made, like Bielema said he's under contract.

[jst01]

Heck no. Fire Bret. Signify some closure and hope and move on.

[SquidBilly]

If it was an option and the players wanted to play then I say yes.  Above all else those guys are the ones that have been working their tails off all year.  With all the negative that's gone on this year I'd feel good about the guys getting a little reward for their efforts.  It's not their fault that the coaching staff has let us all down, including them.

[Hogarusa]

Not sure how extra practice will help with a coaching change. 2 extra weeks to practice a lame duck play book

[roothawg]

Yes. The new coach will get instant time with his players.

[hogsolutely]

Hahahaha! how cute!  You act like we have a chance against Missouri.  It would be a shear act of Luck for us to win that game.  I feel if MO can hang 60 on us they will.  4-9 am the winds of change blow like a hurricane!

[Jimmy]

Unfortunately, UA's APR is not what Long would have us believe.  Even if we go 5-7, we are too low in the APR ratings to get a bowl bid.   

[Grizzlyfan]

Unfortunately, UA's APR is not what Long would have us believe.  Even if we go 5-7, we are too low in the APR ratings to get a bowl bid.

What did Long lead you to believe?

[FineAsSwine]

Absolutely.
The extra practice time for next years returning players is worth it alone...

[Pigsknuckles]

[majp51]

With an interim coach I'll assume. I do. Always willing to watch another game.

well here is the thing. that is more practices to help the players into habits that are bad, or not wanted by the next coach. So given that, I think it would be better if the answer is no.

Now if the powers that be plan on keeping CBB for one more year of misery, then yes, because the extra practices might somehow turn out something good.

[HognotinMemphis]

Not possible. APR is not high enough relative to other 5-7 programs. Hogs are home for the holidays this year regardless of Friday outcome. Fitting for Bielema's last year...no bowl. Someone buy him a dog food bowl.

[Hog in Iowa]

No, nothing to be gained.  Seems like everyone's ready for it to end for the year.  Extra practice time didn't help last year and I don't see much benefit this year.  If UAF was to go to a bowl this year not many Arkansans would travel to it since it wouldn't mean much.  Let it come to an end after Friday.

[Seebs]

I'd piss on a sparkplug if I though it would help.