GAME THREAD: Arkansas Razorbacks (6-2, 0-0 SEC) vs Minnesota (8-2, 0-0 B1G)

[40MINSOFHELL]

We need to get Macon going.

[hawgball40]

Just don't. Be happy they were both hogs.

exactly. its just pointless. why put down one of our own that was all hog to state the obvious about their talent levels. Yes, Gafford is more naturally gifted. But Bobby busts his hump and scraps for every thing he gets. I respect that too much to ever put him down.

[SugarHillGaHog]

But you might as well take it.

He's just worried he's one of the few with more karma than smite.  Very rare here.

[Atlhogfan1]

Can't play much better offensively.  Hope the percentages don't even out on us.   Great pace. 

[rzrbackramsfan]

This is is a crazy amount of offense.

[hawgball40]

Not necessary. I don't do this for Karma.

For as long as i can remember reading these GT's on hogville, you have been posting the PBP, even when posters were constantly rude and negative. Just thought you deserved a little respect and recognition for that is all. Thanks for your service lol

[Cinco de Hogo]

Officials have stayed out of it which makes for great flow.

That's weird, guy states that FT's are 10-1 and your reply is the refs have stayed out of it.

[Hoggish1]

Portis couldn't dunk it like that

No, yes he couldn't!

[Atlhogfan1]

That's weird, guy states that FT's are 10-1 and your reply is the refs have stayed out of it.

They have.

[Wisco Pig]

FG %:  Minnesota 14-31, 45% 
           Arkansas 22-33, 67%

3-Pt:    Minnesota 4-11, 36%
           Arkansas 5-11, 46%

FT %:  Minnesota 10-16, 63%
           Arkansas 1-4, 25%

[Hogz87]

FG %:  Minnesota 14-31, 45% 
           Arkansas 22-33, 67%

3-Pt:    Minnesota 4-11, 36%
           Arkansas 5-11, 46%

FT %:  Minnesota 10-16, 63%
           Arkansas 1-4, 25%

That paints a pretty good picture of why we're not up by more.  The whole half it felt like we should be up by more but, at the same time, it felt like Minnesota was chipping away and pulling closer. 

We're shooting lights out while Minny is shooting a more "normal" 45%, but Minny has quadrupled our free-throw attempts.

[Atlhogfan1]

Portis lacks the explosion and quick leaping ability of Gafford. 

[Atlhogfan1]

That paints a pretty good picture of why we're not up by more.  The whole half it felt like we should be up by more but, at the same time, it felt like Minnesota was chipping away and pulling closer. 

We're shooting lights out while Minny is shooting a more "normal" 45%, but Minny has quadrupled our free-throw attempts.

Minn didn't play poorly.  Good team. Hogs just played great.   

[Iwastherein1969]

anyone, what is the significance of the shark suits ?

[Hogz87]

Portis lacks the explosion and quick leaping ability of Gafford. 

By a decent margin, too.

Portis was/is more skilled than Gafford, but Gafford is a much more explosive athlete.

[Iwastherein1969]

Minn didn't play poorly.  Good team. Hogs just played great.

Minnesota outscored us by 8 or 9 points from the line or this wouldn't be close

[Wisco Pig]

Rebounds:  Minnesota 19, Arkansas 12

Assists:  Arkansas 15, Minnesota 5

Individual scoring:
Arkansas -- Gafford 12, Barford 9, Jones 9, Beard 8, Thomas 6
Minnesota -- Murphy 12, Mason 11, McBrayer 6

[Razorbacks#1]

Scoring:

Gafford - 12
Barford - 9
Jones - 9
Beard - 8
Thomas - 6
Bailey - 4
Hall - 2

[Razorbacks#1]

2nd Underway

[40MINSOFHELL]

If we can get Macon going, game won't be close

[Atlhogfan1]

By a decent margin, too.

Portis was/is more skilled than Gafford, but Gafford is a much more explosive athlete.

Why Portis wasn't lottery pick with his other skills. Joe lacked that ability too from the SF big guard spot.  Why he never got to the Big superstar level.

[Atlhogfan1]

Minnesota outscored us by 8 or 9 points from the line or this wouldn't be close

Yep. We'll take this trade off for pace.

[Razorbacks#1]

50-44 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

Rebounds:  Minnesota 19, Arkansas 12

Assists:  Arkansas 15, Minnesota 5

Individual scoring:
Arkansas -- Gafford 12, Barford 9, Jones 9, Beard 8, Thomas 6
Minnesota -- Murphy 12, Mason 11, McBrayer 6

+1

[Hogz87]

Where was that foul?

All Minny has to do is drive to the basket and the refs are already anticipating a foul.

[Razorbacks#1]

Macon with a nice floater
52-44 Hogs

[hawgball40]

One thing is clear - this is revenge for the homecooking on Minnesota's court last season.

[40MINSOFHELL]

Minnesota got the refs in their back pocket

[Razorbacks#1]

52-45 Hogs

[Hogz87]

19-4 FTA discrepancy in Minnesota's favor.

[jfred59]

They have.

BS.....they are just like 95% of college officials in that they want to control the game

[Razorbacks#1]

Bailey with a nice rebound and putback
54-45 Hogs

[HogNTX]

Dang I hope Gafford isn't a one and done... this kid looks good!!

[40MINSOFHELL]

Minnesota travels almost every time down the court

[Razorbacks#1]

54-46 Hogs

[AtticusHawg]

Coach Anderson needs to be all up in these Ref's striped shirts, holy smokes.

[TomasPistola]

Another damn travel not called.

[Hogz87]

Make it a 21-4 FTA advantage for Minny.  That foul was a legit foul on us, but Minny got away with a pretty obvious walk before we fouled them.

[Razorbacks#1]

54-48 Hogs

[Hogz87]

Coach Anderson needs to be all up in these Ref's striped shirts, holy smokes.

The refs really are the only reason we're not up by 15+.

[Hawgphish]

another Beardover

[jfred59]

Coach Anderson needs to be all up in these Ref's striped shirts, holy smokes.

He needs to go off on them and really get the crowd fired up

[Razorbacks#1]

Beard for 2
56-48 Hogs

[Razorbacks#1]

Barford for 2
58-48 Hogs
TO@ 16:15

[Hogwop]

I love this team, they're gritty

[Razorbacks#1]

Another Shark sighting

[Knot2brite]

I swear there are times when officials will call every little thing then there are tims when there are Geneva Convention violations on the floor and they call nothing

[AtticusHawg]

He needs to go off on them and really get the crowd fired up

Agreed. Now with the lead in doubt digits I'd be willing to get the T in order to get through to the zebras. I'm not usually one to whine about officiating, because I feel like that's a typical fan trope...but good gracious it's been embarrassing.

[40MINSOFHELL]

Tough night for Macon

[Hogwop]

another Beardover

He has 4 assists to 1 turnover, 10 points on 4-6 shooting, y'all need to let go of the Beard hate