GAME THREAD: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Mount Saint Mary's

[Razorbacks#1]

37-30 Hogs
TO@ 3:33

[TheRazorback500]

Dang, Ref, that looked like it was on the way up..

[lynbug]

I agree. He let the press clippings get into his head. He is playing terrible on the offensive side of the ball

Yeah, very true he appears to have regressed, but shouldn't someone (coaches) be able to help him get back in the flow of his game?

[Letsroll1200]

I agree. He let the press clippings get into his head. He is playing terrible on the offensive side of the ball

Kingey was a lot more active before all the accolades. I'm hoping for the old Moses.

[Razorbacks#1]

37-31 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

40-31 Hogs
Barford/3

[donbro]

Finally we get to see Beard and Barford together

[Razorbacks#1]

43-31 Hogs
Beard/3

[Razorbacks#1]

43-33 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

43-35 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

43-37 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

45-37 Hogs
Macon/2

[phadedhawg]

8 pt lead at half....

Not very promising...

[Razorbacks#1]

45-37 Hogs @ the HALF

[lynbug]

,I'm starting to feel that Long may beat us all by himself.

[Rawker]

Hmmm.  Still LOOKS like there's no sense of urgency by individual players.  Kingsley being the most concerning example.

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Lol we are beating a terrible team by 8 at halftime. Any other "good" team would be winning by 20+ right now.

[Rawker]

,I'm starting to feel that Long may beat us all by himself.

If they get it going it will be all him.  He completely schooled Watkins 1-on-1 and hit a 3 over him, and MW was playing good defense in that case.  If they let that kid get on, this could be a scary half.

[hobhog]

I have no idea what our identity is. It's hard to watch....almost boring.

[rude1]

We are NOT a good defensive team. If you wonder whats wrong with Moses, just count his touches, we are a guard heavy team and there aren't too many passes before it's headed to the rim. The few touches he gets, he feels he needs to make something happen because it's highly unlikely it comes back again. Need to emphasize to the guards to play inside out.

[PonderinHog]

Score a few, coast, score a few, coast, score a few, coast.  Cat and mouse type game.  Just don't let the mouse eat you.

[lookawayquick]

Is Moses sick?  Playing with no energy or fire.  This team better find an inspirational leader......quick. 

[Rawker]

Lol we are beating a terrible team by 8 at halftime. Any other "good" team would be winning by 20+ right now.

Hogs are not playing well, but this is a turdlicous statement.  See MSM vs MICH 2nd half: 31-31, vs MN 1st half: 37-29 (same spread as Hogs), vs Iowa St 2nd half: 34-33.  So whatever. 

[hobhog]

Is Moses sick?  Playing with no energy or fire.  This team better find an inspirational leader......quick.

Even announcers noticed lack of energy.....

[elksnort]

Itd help if they got Kingsley the ball.

Also, the defense is awful. Just play straight up man.

CMA's stubborness alone makes him a mediocre coach at best.

[Rawker]

We are NOT a good defensive team. If you wonder whats wrong with Moses, just count his touches, we are a guard heavy team and there aren't too many passes before it's headed to the rim. The few touches he gets, he feels he needs to make something happen because it's highly unlikely it comes back again. Need to emphasize to the guards to play inside out.

I'm mainly concerned about his atrocious defense.  His eyes seem to stay focused on the top of the key when people are moving down the baseline for a score.

[Letsroll1200]

MA is looking for that right line up with sustained energy and execution. It's start with Moses. He has to be a leader.

On the positive note Dustin Thomas is playing well.

[rude1]

I'm mainly concerned about his atrocious defense.  His eyes seem to stay focused on the top of the key when people are moving down the baseline for a score.

He can't defend everyone, doesn't help when the player with the ball can get anywhere he wants. This team like the others are terrible at keeping their man in front of them.

[Rawker]

MA is looking for that right line up with sustained energy and execution. It's start with Moses. He has to be a leader.

On the positive note Dustin Thomas is playing well.

Agreed.  That's one bright spot so far.  Oh, and the fact we're winning.

[Letsroll1200]

Hogs are not playing well, but this is a turdlicous statement.  See MSM vs MICH 2nd half: 31-31, vs MN 1st half: 37-29 (same spread as Hogs), vs Iowa St 2nd half: 34-33.  So whatever.

Thank you

[Rawker]

Thank you

The Dude abides.

[PonderinHog]

He can't defend everyone, doesn't help when the player with the ball can get anywhere he wants. This team like the others are terrible at keeping their man in front of them.

He needs to stay in the damn paint, IMO.

[Razorbacks#1]

2nd Underway!

[Rawker]

Random observation:  The hype about CJ Jones is going to have to remain hype for a bit.  He looked like every bit this frosh that he is in his time tonight.

[Razorbacks#1]

45-39 Hogs

[hobhog]

He can't defend everyone, doesn't help when the player with the ball can get anywhere he wants. This team like the others are terrible at keeping their man in front of them.

Noticed this too. We can't keep anyone from dribble penetration. The help causes wide open threes. Frustrating.

[Rawker]

Kingsley wings a 3 on first possession for no reason.  BUT makes a decent dish for a score.

[Razorbacks#1]

47-39 Hogs
Thomas/2

[Razorbacks#1]

49-39 Hogs
Thomas/2

[Razorbacks#1]

49-41 Hogs

[Rawker]

Hogs still look sleepy.  In their defense, they're playing Bingo night at the Bentonville Funeral Home.

[Razorbacks#1]

51-41 Hogs
Hannahs/2

[Razorbacks#1]

51-44 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

53-44 Hogs
Watkins/2

[Rawker]

I really don't like that Hannahs now fancies himself a drive-first guy.  You may be the best 3 point shooter in the land.  Shoot the 3.

[lynbug]

He needs to stay in the damn paint, IMO.
[/. Totally agree.  he's probably gonna get in foul trouble no matter he where is.
If he stayed in the paint he might accidentally get a block or rebound.

[Razorbacks#1]

55-44 Hogs
Beard/2

[PonderinHog]

I really don't like that Hannahs now fancies himself a drive-first guy.  You may be the best 3 point shooter in the land.  Shoot the 3.

His three isn't going in.

[Razorbacks#1]

55-44 Hogs
TO@ 15:25

[Rawker]

Couple of straight possessions with great ball-movement around the paint for scores.