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RacinRazorback

March 13, 2018, 07:27:33 am
Personally I think we should have had the 6 seed in Dallas over the Detroit draw, but we didn't. So with that being said, It looks like a favorable draw for us. We should dispose of Butler and have a legit shot over the boilermakers. I could see a sweet 16 run being probable this year. If our good team shows up we will make some noise in the tourney! We are pretty well being dissed by everyone. Hopefully Macon and the rest of the team make people RESPECT them! Go Hawgs! WPS!!

BannerMountainMan

March 13, 2018, 07:49:25 am #1
Quote from: RacinRazorback on March 13, 2018, 07:27:33 am
Personally I think we should have had the 6 seed in Dallas over the Detroit draw, but we didn't. So with that being said, It looks like a favorable draw for us. We should dispose of Butler and have a legit shot over the boilermakers. I could see a sweet 16 run being probable this year. If our good team shows up we will make some noise in the tourney! We are pretty well being dissed by everyone. Hopefully Macon and the rest of the team make people RESPECT them! Go Hawgs! WPS!!
dispose? They are favored, I just want to get out with a win there!
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Atlhogfan1

March 13, 2018, 09:21:42 am #2
Just a guess, but the committee may not have put us in Dallas as the 6th seed in order to protect TT as the 3 seed as far as the R32 crowd. 
Quote from: MaconBacon on March 22, 2018, 10:30:04 amWe had a good run in the 90's and one NC and now the whole state still laments that we are a top seed program and have kids standing in line to come to good ole Arkansas.  We're just a flash in the pan boys. 

FineAsSwine

March 13, 2018, 09:30:40 am #3
Quote from: BannerMountainMan on March 13, 2018, 07:49:25 am
dispose? They are favored, I just want to get out with a win there!
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razorback1829

March 13, 2018, 09:34:33 am #4
Quote from: Atlhogfan1 on March 13, 2018, 09:21:42 am
Just a guess, but the committee may not have put us in Dallas as the 6th seed in order to protect TT as the 3 seed as far as the R32 crowd.

That would be weak.

HogFaninMemphis

March 13, 2018, 09:37:57 am #5
Quote from: razorback1829 on March 13, 2018, 09:34:33 am
That would be weak.
I don't think they care much about protecting 3/6 matchups. Heck, look at a potential 50/50 fan split for Purdue/Butler in Detroit. I think 7 is fair, given where metrics ended up at the end of the season. We were propped up all season by our RPI, which ended up at 30, which about fits a 7 seed. Man, it would've been nice to play in Dallas, but let's just use that as motivation for next year and beyond.
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GuvHog

March 13, 2018, 09:40:40 am #6
Quote from: BannerMountainMan on March 13, 2018, 07:49:25 am
dispose? They are favored, I just want to get out with a win there!

Butler is only favored because they are a name college basketball program with a storied history. This year though, they have a new head coach and finished middle of the pack (9-9) in a conference that is weaker than the SEC.
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steveaustin69

March 13, 2018, 09:44:19 am #7
Quote from: GuvHog on March 13, 2018, 09:40:40 am
Butler is only favored because they are a name college basketball program with a storied history. This year though, they have a new head coach and finished middle of the pack (9-9) in a conference that is weaker than the SEC.

Analytics don't care about your name.

hogsanity

March 13, 2018, 09:49:18 am #8
Quote from: RacinRazorback on March 13, 2018, 07:27:33 am
We are pretty well being dissed by everyone.


Really? The very 1st thing the guy on the selection said was he was picking the Hogs to beat Purdue and go to the sweet 16.
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hogsanity

March 13, 2018, 09:50:51 am #9
Quote from: GuvHog on March 13, 2018, 09:40:40 am
Butler is only favored because they are a name college basketball program with a storied history.


What are you talking about? A name program? Other than a 2 or 3 year run close to a decade ago with Stevens as their HC they have been a decent AT BEST mid major until they joined the Big East and they have been avg at best since doing that.
People ask me what I do in winter when there is no baseball.  I will tell you what I do. I stare out the window, and I wait for spring.

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RacinRazorback

March 13, 2018, 09:56:04 am #10
Quote from: hogsanity on March 13, 2018, 09:49:18 am
Really? The very 1st thing the guy on the selection said was he was picking the Hogs to beat Purdue and go to the sweet 16.

One of the few! I have watched numerous bracket pickems and we are hardle an afterthought to most with Butler getting the win! How is a 10 seed favored to win over a 7 seed anyway! I think we will dispose of, as in beat, Butler and have a legit shot at beating the Boilermakers! WPS!!

311Hog

March 13, 2018, 09:58:53 am #11
Butler is a good team with a couple really good players.  This will be a very competitive game IMHO.  If Macon and Barford come out hot its game over though.

Atlhogfan1

March 13, 2018, 10:01:49 am #12
Quote from: RacinRazorback on March 13, 2018, 09:56:04 am
One of the few! I have watched numerous bracket pickems and we are hardle an afterthought to most with Butler getting the win! How is a 10 seed favored to win over a 7 seed anyway! I think we will dispose of, as in beat, Butler and have a legit shot at beating the Boilermakers! WPS!!

Do you pick all of the higher seeds to win?  We know that doesn't happen.  People are looking for lower seeds who are most likely to win.  Out of the 7-10s, I like Providence to move on as a 10. 
Quote from: MaconBacon on March 22, 2018, 10:30:04 amWe had a good run in the 90's and one NC and now the whole state still laments that we are a top seed program and have kids standing in line to come to good ole Arkansas.  We're just a flash in the pan boys. 
 

Hoggish1

March 13, 2018, 10:02:46 am #13
Quote from: RacinRazorback on March 13, 2018, 07:27:33 am
Personally I think we should have had the 6 seed in Dallas over the Detroit draw, but we didn't. So with that being said, It looks like a favorable draw for us. We should dispose of Butler and have a legit shot over the boilermakers. I could see a sweet 16 run being probable this year. If our good team shows up we will make some noise in the tourney! We are pretty well being dissed by everyone. Hopefully Macon and the rest of the team make people RESPECT them! Go Hawgs! WPS!!

Of all the 7 seeds Detroit gives us the best chance to get to the round of 16 and beyond.  This is good luck!

Inhogswetrust

March 13, 2018, 10:07:18 am #14
Quote from: hogsanity on March 13, 2018, 09:50:51 am
What are you talking about? A name program? Other than a 2 or 3 year run close to a decade ago with Stevens as their HC they have been a decent AT BEST mid major until they joined the Big East and they have been avg at best since doing that.

Since you were replying to Guv that should have been a hint to your first sentence....................
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code red

March 13, 2018, 10:34:57 am #15
Our success depends on how the refs choose to call the game.  There is no doubt they could call a foul on us every defensive stand.  Which scares me. 
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BannerMountainMan

March 13, 2018, 10:36:46 am #16
Quote from: code red on March 13, 2018, 10:34:57 am
Our success depends on how the refs choose to call the game.  There is no doubt they could call a foul on us every defensive stand.  Which scares me.
they let them play in the NCAA tourney mostly, SEC refs are way worse
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99toLife

March 13, 2018, 10:37:52 am #17
Quote from: code red on March 13, 2018, 10:34:57 am
Our success depends on how the refs choose to call the game.  There is no doubt they could call a foul on us every defensive stand.  Which scares me.

You mean by the rules?

liljo

March 13, 2018, 03:51:34 pm #18
We just have to somehow get by Butler first. That's absolutely all that matters with this team right now.

As a fan, I can't help but look ahead to Purdue and their two 7-footers. One of 'em is listed as a 7-3 forward who can SHOOT THE THREE...I watched some videos and they really can put a big lineup on the floor.

Butler has some good size on their team as well, with a couple of 6-6 guards to go with 6-8, 6-10, and 6-11 guys.

It's going to be interesting to see if the Hogs can utilize their team speed in this regional.
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NaturalStateReb

March 13, 2018, 04:14:54 pm #19
Quote from: RacinRazorback on March 13, 2018, 07:27:33 am
Personally I think we should have had the 6 seed in Dallas over the Detroit draw, but we didn't. So with that being said, It looks like a favorable draw for us. We should dispose of Butler and have a legit shot over the boilermakers. I could see a sweet 16 run being probable this year. If our good team shows up we will make some noise in the tourney! We are pretty well being dissed by everyone. Hopefully Macon and the rest of the team make people RESPECT them! Go Hawgs! WPS!!

Butler will be a tough out, but Purdue will be an even tougher out.  I think Arkansas is as good as either Florida or Taco Tech right now, but getting to the second weekend is going to be tough.
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010HogFan

March 13, 2018, 04:26:21 pm #20
Quote from: liljo on March 13, 2018, 03:51:34 pm
We just have to somehow get by Butler first. That's absolutely all that matters with this team right now.

As a fan, I can't help but look ahead to Purdue and their two 7-footers. One of 'em is listed as a 7-3 forward who can SHOOT THE THREE...I watched some videos and they really can put a big lineup on the floor.

Butler has some good size on their team as well, with a couple of 6-6 guards to go with 6-8, 6-10, and 6-11 guys.

It's going to be interesting to see if the Hogs can utilize their team speed in this regional.

I watched some Purdue film too and Michigan carved them up. They are good and Carsen Edwards is a nice guard, but man are they slooooow. We would beat them off the dribble at will.

Pumbaa

March 13, 2018, 04:42:08 pm #21
Many had this team dead in the water after a stumble at the beginning of SEC play. This same group of guys proved so many wrong and grabbed themselves a 7 seed. One could even argue they even deserved a 6 seed. Glad they never threw in the towel and I for one and proud of them. I'm behind Mike and his boys 100%. Hope they bring their A game to Detroit and if they do there's a chance they will be packing their bags for a second weekend of play. Woo Pig!

hogfan870

March 13, 2018, 05:41:41 pm #22
I really think that the one thing that matters most is if we shoot the three well (particularly Macon, who struggled in the SEC tournament, and CJ Jones hitting a couple off the bench is huge also).  We still have to play defense, but if we can hit 3s, I see us making the Sweet 16. 
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