Expect the Hogs to lose tomorrow?!?

[NorthDallas40]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

[Hawg Red]

Senior Day in Columbia. It'll be tough. I won't be surprised either way. We're hot.

[wildturkey8]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

Sounds like you are hoping they lose just to prove your point.

[DeltaBoy]

Mike gets it done in Columbia tomorrow.

[BannerMountainMan]

Many people want this team to lose for their agenda, it's so sad, never seen anything like it

[King Kong]

I expect to lose. Mizz needs this game to ensure they are in. On the road SR day and they are a solid team that is coming off a confidence building road win.

I hope our team can bring the same grit they did at UGA and Bama and pull it out.

[King Kong]

Many people want this team to lose for their agenda, it's so sad, never seen anything like it

I don't want this team to lose. A win here would be great for Seeding purposes in both the SECt and NCAAt

[Danny J]

Senior Day in Columbia. It'll be tough. I won't be surprised either way. We're hot.

Yeah could go either way and neither would be surprising

[BannerMountainMan]

I don't want this team to lose. A win here would be great for Seeding purposes in both the SECt and NCAAt

i agree!

[Hogeye_Pierce]

I'll be surprised (pleasantly) if they do win in Columbia just as I was surprised by the W's at Jawja and Bama. Odds are against it though.

[liljo]

Missouri.......................................sorry for the delay, had to go spit:
Missouri is 12-4, I believe, at home, and with the exception of a double-digit loss to Auburn, they've played everyone tough there. Not only is it Senior Night, but I think the...fans..................................(had to spit again), really get up for Arkansas and Coach Anderson.

That's a lot of stuff stacked against the Hogs, who barely beat Missouri at home this year....Any logical analysis of the situation points to a tough game with a disappointing ending for Our Beloved Hogs. Therefore:

HOGS BY 10+! ! !

[sadhogfan]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

I expect a loss, not because this team has not "turned the corner," but because Mizzou is a good team and we are playing at their place on Senior Day.

Your reasoning, however, is suspect, and belies your agenda. Seemingly any loss proves that we have a bad team.

News flash: we are going to the tournament, again. A Mike Anderson-coached team is surging to success in February, again. Our program is as good as it has been in 20 years. And it is all being done above board, in an honorable way, while major programs left and right are being outed for cheating.

If you cannot sit back and enjoy that reality, and instead want dwell to on every loss and bemoan that we are not as good as UCLA of the 70s, then I feel sorry for you.

[code red]

Hogs will have to beat the crowd.....the refs and the Tigers.  It will be tough no doubt.  I fully expect Porter will play.  WPS!!!!

[raz1965]

I expect the hogs to win, but a 50/50 chance on the road against a good team is realistically bout the chances, which would be the case with most any team with the exceptions of the elite few which are rare this year.

[wildturkey8]

I hope we win, just to shut some of this up.  If we lose, I fully expect the usual suspects to be pounding away.

[rude1]

I have given up trying to anticipate what this team will do. Might come out and deliver a stellar performance or might offer up another blow out defeat. They have been Jekyll and Hyde all season.

[Knot2brite]

I expect them to go play hard and execute their offense and defense to the highest level they can.....whether they win or lose depends on if they execute to the highest level they can and no one can predict that ....

[GlassofSwine]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

This is stupid, after starting conference 1-3 we have gone 10-4. 3 of those losses in the last 14 games are against teams projected to be in the tournament and only 1 of them was at home. LSU is the only bad loss in the last 14 games. Missouri may well beat us but it isn't because this team is a bad team or hasn't improved over the season.

[GoHogzzGo]

Well Vegas called the Auburn upset. (Not that they are always right of course)

What are they saying for this game, I saw Ark -4.5, is that right? Surprised me, figured Misery would be favored by around 1ish.

[jgphillips3]

I have no feel for this one.  I believe we can pull out a close win but if we lose it won't be close.  If I have any gut feeling at all, it is that we will put up a fight this time and not fold like we were mid-season at times.

[sickboy]

I don't understand why anyone would start a thread like this. If I have such a negative thought, I'm perfectly fine just stewing on it myself. No need to start an entire thread to cement my pessimism.

[farmhawg]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

You are a pitiful fan.

[Inhogswetrust]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

Your new Delta Tau Chi name is: Debbie Downer. No wait I'm sorry even they wouldn't let you pledge...............

[k.c.hawg]

You are a pitiful fan.

Your new Delta Tau Chi name is: Debbie Downer. No wait I'm sorry even they wouldn't let you pledge...............

You guys take it easy on him. He's had a really tough second half of the year, only being able to post on 3 of the last 12 games. At least he's getting out in front of this one instead of waiting until last 30 seconds.

[mizzouman]

Just enjoy the game, win or lose.

[OS2 (SW) Razor Back]

82-69 Hogs

[WooPigFarm]

no pressure on the hogs, pressure is on misery... i expect a good hard fought game down to the wire... hogs win with free throws

[Cotton]

Senior Day in Columbia. It'll be tough. I won't be surprised either way. We're hot.

Our momentum and confidence levels are way up right now... I think they are more worried about us than we are about them.


That being said, the game could go either way.

[alohawg]

If this team continues to build momentum it"ll be the seniors taking charge. Go hogs!

[RacinRazorback]

We have surprised me as of late, hope this trend continues! WPS A tight game for sure, surprise me again with another big W! Piss on the tiggers!

[The Hogfather]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

What about our losses, though?

[cityhog]

a double bye is on the line. really hoping for the win tomorrow. plus i HATE Misery.

[porkrindjimmy]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

So let me get this straight. We have won 21 games but your theory is our 9 losses show who we really are...Hmmm.. interesting.

LMAO. You really thought this up all on your own? Our losses, which are way less than our wins, show us who we really are? My Lord son, get a grip.

We may lose tomorrow. I don't expect it. I ain't predicting it. I love my hogs and by God, I go into every game thinking we are going to win but Mizzou has a pretty good team and it's in Columbia so....

Daniel Gafford will put us on his back and carry us to a win tomorrow...

But by all means good fan. Carry on that agenda.

PRJ

[CiriusPorker]

It's a road game.  I have a slight expectation that we're going to lose.  I do think we're a better team tho.  Let's see how that plays out for us.

[hogfan98]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

So to you our 9 losses are a bigger reflection of who we are over our 21 wins?  Did we get lucky 21 times this year?  Even though your agenda is clear this is one of the dumber things I've read recently.

To your question, I expect a loss more because we're playing a pretty decent team on senior night than anything else.

[RedBird5]

I do. The recent wins have been nice, but our loses seem to  really show what this team is. Just when you think they've figured it out or turned the corner, they never do.

Though I see what you are saying, I don't think one loss means we haven't turned the corner.  But you may be exactly right.  Hope not! 😀

[niels_boar]

Porter is going to play apparently.  That's going to have the crowd in a frenzy and give a big emotional lift to their team regardless of how much he adds on the court, which could be substantial.  We have zero tape with him in the lineup. All the emotional factors favor Mizzou.  They need the game more.  They are at home. It's Senior Day.  Our guys are decompressing from an emotional Senior Day against a ranked team.  A win in this one would say much more about our team than a loss. A loss is the more probable outcome.

[The Hogfather]

Porter is going to play apparently.  That's going to have the crowd in a frenzy and give a big emotional lift to their team regardless of how much he adds on the court, which could be substantial.  We have zero tape with him in the lineup. All the emotional factors favor Mizzou.  They need the game more.  They are at home. It's Senior Day.  Our guys are decompressing from an emotional Senior Day against a ranked team.  A win in this one would say much more about our team than a loss. A loss is the more probable outcome.

He's an idiot for playing.

[rljjr]

We need this win to secure a double bye. Johnny Holmes will play.

[niels_boar]

He's an idiot for playing.

Oh, I agree.  See the post I made in the Porter thread.  He's projected in the top 5 now.  The advice from NBA execs for him to play has a bigger payoff for them than him.  In fact, most of the payoff for him is on the downside.

[mizzouman]

Oh, I agree.  See the post I made in the Porter thread.  He's projected in the top 5 now.  The advice from NBA execs for him to play has a bigger payoff for them than him.  In fact, most of the payoff for him is on the downside.

There's no indication that he will play.  Decision will be made after practice today or more than likely on gameday.  Also, will probably come back rusty anyway, but who knows.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Many people want this team to lose for their agenda, it's so sad, never seen anything like it

I have family that just cannot enjoy the team because of their Disdain for mike Anderson as a coach.  Really sad ppl just cannot enjoy the wins.

[HognotinMemphis]

I will be mildly surprised if the Hogs win at Mizzou.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

One of our better teams beat a bad mizzou team there in 14-15.  They really hate Arkansas and mike. They take it up a notch. I'll be surprised to get a w. Would be icing if we did.

[porkrindjimmy]

I will be mildly surprised if the Hogs win at Mizzou.

Oh I am sure you will.

Stooge.

PRJ

[TuCanSam]

Hogs seem to be clicking at the right time! I'm thinking a 20+ pt win

[TuCanSam]

I will be mildly surprised if the Hogs win at Mizzou.

Biggest hater on hogville ladies and gentlemen... hate saying this because I'm from Memphis

[MB Hog]

Porter is going to play apparently.  That's going to have the crowd in a frenzy and give a big emotional lift to their team regardless of how much he adds on the court, which could be substantial.  We have zero tape with him in the lineup. All the emotional factors favor Mizzou.  They need the game more.  They are at home. It's Senior Day.  Our guys are decompressing from an emotional Senior Day against a ranked team.  A win in this one would say much more about our team than a loss. A loss is the more probable outcome.

No telling whether that would help them or hurt them.  If he comes out rusty, he could end up wasting some opportunities for them that someone else who has been in the flow of the offense would be giving up.  If he comes out hot, the rest of the team might be tempted to turn into spectators to see what he can do... which would also affect the flow of the offense they've been honing.  Also, no way he has great stamina built up yet, so his impact, positive or negative, should come in spurts.  And someone or several players would be losing playing time to him, which can affect the role they've been playing and the mindset they bring to the game. 

That said, I think the key to whether we win or lose is if we can play 40 minutes of team ball and stay away from the 1-on-1 mentality that rears its ugly head in our bad games.

[The Hogfather]

Hogs seem to be clicking at the right time! I'm thinking a 20+ pt win

No

[GuvHog]

I have no feel for this one.  I believe we can pull out a close win but if we lose it won’t be close.  If I have any gut feeling at all, it is that we will put up a fight this time and not fold like we were mid-season at times.

Arkansas beat Missouri in a close one in BWA but the Hogs are playing MUCH better than they played back then. Missouri however, isn't playing any better. I don't expect a blowout but I do expect the Hogs to win