"All these teams could be back in NCAA action, and the Razorbacks, too..."

[StoernerJonesFan]

"...depending on the next few weeks."

-Wally Hall's article today about returning teams to the NCAA tournament next year.


We have all pretty much accepted that Pel is probably back next year...so why is Wally teasing something that is even less likely (coaching change) than winning the lottery?

Does he know something we dont or just trying to get more readers?

Didnt see this posted anywhere else...sorry if its a repeat.

[N HOG]

"...depending on the next few weeks."

-Wally Hall's article today about returning teams to the NCAA tournament next year.


We have all pretty much accepted that Pel is probably back next year...so why is Wally teasing something that is even less likely (coaching change) than winning the lottery?

Does he know something we dont or just trying to get more readers?

Didnt see this posted anywhere else...sorry if its a repeat.

I noticed it too and wondered what it meant.

Maybe he does know something.

Or maybe he is referring to recruiting.

But, whatever, it was in interesting tidbit.

[The Hogfather]

Is Fortson going to be back?  Does Ratliffe sign with the Hogs?  McCombs?  Jack?  Someone else?  None of them?  Who do we add as the 3rd assistant?  Etc, Etc, Etc.

[N HOG]

Is Fortson going to be back?  Does Ratliffe sign with the Hogs?  McCombs?  Jack?  Someone else?  None of them?  Who do we add as the 3rd assistant?  Etc, Etc, Etc.

Do we get a REAL head coach? Etc., Etc.

[StoernerJonesFan]

Is Fortson going to be back?  Does Ratliffe sign with the Hogs?  McCombs?  Jack?  Someone else?  None of them?  Who do we add as the 3rd assistant?  Etc, Etc, Etc.

I didnt think about it from that angle.  That could very well be it.

But wouldnt he elaborate a little more if it were something that simple (recruiting, assts, etc)?

Im really not trying to dig and grasp for certain scenarios...this little tidbit, just really got me interested. 

I hope I'm wrong and it does mean something along the lines of a last push for coaching change, but as of now, I've given up and accepted the fact that Pel is here next year.

[mmhogs17]

Hey Don't get the pro-pel-ers started.

[cardinalandwhite]

The Spring signing period is in the next few weeks and the Hogs are looking to land a JUCO whom many say will be one and done.

I wish it were a coaching change too, but I SERIOUSLY doubt it at this point.  It looks like Long withstood the onslaught and won, at least for now.

[GiantFoamFingerMak]

This is Wally's "inuendo" sort of way to start setting expectations for next year that will put pressure on teh coach.

He doesn't know anything.

[mmhogs17]

It could be anything because Pel's buyout drops alot after April 7th. So who knows.

[nextlevel]

It could be anything because Pel's buyout drops alot after April 7th. So who knows.

Or it could be that the second signing day is next month.

If Ratliff is signed and someone else besides Fortson is made to leave to make room, prepare yourself to see what it would have been like for Malone and Stockton to be suited up in Cardinal and White!

[cobra kai]

i havent read the article, but is he maybe talking about the ncaa tourney expansion that has been rumored?

[Filthy_McSwine]

Wally can't find his ass with both hands.  I wouldn't attempt to read much into anything he has to say.

[HotlantaHog]

Wally is the ``canary in the coal mine.'' He is certainly absolutely mandatory reading.

It's great news that he is even hinting that something is going on.

[Ransom]

We could possibly be in the tourney next year. I mean, look at how bad the SEC West was altogether this year. We have a legit shot at doing pretty well

[Hot_Town_Hog]

Tournament expansion decision expected soon?

[Albert Einswine]

mmhogs17,  in honor of your sig line... 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184

[The real Hogules]

Considering the Elf said that  "All these teams could be back in NCAA action, and the Razorbacks, too..." I highly doubt that a John Pelphery firing would have a ripple effect throughout college basketball, but hey, who knows maybe it would.

He's more than likely talking about the early signing period, although I wish he were referring to the removal of the basketball coaching staff that is in waaaaaaaaay over their collective heads.

[pigmailyen]

Wally is the ``canary in the coal mine.'' He is certainly absolutely mandatory reading.

It's great news that he is even hinting that something is going on.

We shouldn't need a canary.  When is the "media" in this state going to grow a pair and be JOURNALists instead of bird**** about all things Razorback?

[mmhogs17]

mmhogs17,  in honor of your sig line... 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WNrx2jq184

Lol Family Guy is the best.