Pel = Sly Croom

[Hogeyeblind]

A nice guy who you want to see make it, but in all reality you know he just isnt the guy to get it done

[RazorHawg16]

A nice guy who you want to see make it, but it all reality you know he just isnt the guy to get it done

One big difference you forgot to mention. I bet Frank could help you point it out.

[WagesHog]

A nice guy who you want to see make it, but it all reality you know he just isnt the guy to get it done

no, that was stan heath

[HOGSWEAT]

I always thought Sly Croom could have pulled it out given a few more years... which may explain why I hope Pel stays. :-P

[FanWithFacts]

They did both win 2 SEC games this year. Croom was fired after a 45-0 loss. If the Hogs lose by 45, will Pel be fired?

[elksnort]

I would hope so.

[ruarealhogfan]

Petrino won 2 Sec games & lost to Croom, but he only lost to Florida by 31...Of course I think it was a learning season & we were young on both teams...yet most of the naysayers only choose to blast Pel for losing & for his kid's getting in trouble...somewhat hypocritical don't ya think?

[Poker_hog]

Petrino won 2 Sec games & lost to Croom, but he only lost to Florida by 31...Of course I think it was a learning season & we were young on both teams...yet most of the naysayers only choose to blast Pel for losing & for his kid's getting in trouble...somewhat hypocritical don't ya think?

not at all.  CBP has one of the best recruitng classes in school history coming in next year.  Pel, not so much.

[ruarealhogfan]

not at all.  CBP has one of the best recruitng classes in school history coming in next year.  Pel, not so much.

Exactly my point

[Porkatarian]

Croom commanded the repect of his players.


Porkatarian out...

[HogBreath]

Petrino won 2 Sec games & lost to Croom, but he only lost to Florida by 31...Of course I think it was a learning season & we were young on both teams...yet most of the naysayers only choose to blast Pel for losing & for his kid's getting in trouble...somewhat hypocritical don't ya think?

You do realize that the SEC in football, and the SEC in basketball are quite different right?

For example, our loss to Florida in football by 31 was pretty well in line with our loss in the 2nd round last season to North Carolina, oddly enough, by 31 also.  And the Heels didn't even make the title game last year.  So, when you consider the facts, it's not hypocritical at all.  You just have to make an apples to apples comparison.

[The Boar War]

Petrino won 2 Sec games & lost to Croom, but he only lost to Florida by 31...Of course I think it was a learning season & we were young on both teams...yet most of the naysayers only choose to blast Pel for losing & for his kid's getting in trouble...somewhat hypocritical don't ya think?

Petrino also took his lumps this season but he's developed a plan, he's working toward that plan, and he's achieved at the highest levels (BCS bowls).  I like Pelphrey and I want him to succeed but he hasn't done any of those.

[elksnort]

I saw progress with the football team (except for Mississipppi St. and Kentucky). I've seen little or no progress with the basketball team.

[Tomhog™]

Petrino won 2 Sec games & lost to Croom, but he only lost to Florida by 31...Of course I think it was a learning season & we were young on both teams...yet most of the naysayers only choose to blast Pel for losing & for his kid's getting in trouble...somewhat hypocritical don't ya think?

The thing you obviously don't get is that with Petrino most of us see a bright future ahead for the program.  I could go on and on about why this is but won't waste the space for now.

Pelphrey started out promising but is fading at a rapid pace.  His recruiting leaves us nothing to excited about in the future.

There is no hypocricy in this at all.

[Lieutenant Dan]

Pel < Sly Croom