Bielema's Last Highlight—occurred November 19, 2016

[Tejano Jawg]

Unless a miracle happens (either at LSU or in Fayetteville vs Mississippi State), this will be Bielema's last significant win at Arkansas—last year's Mississippi State game.

Here's some of what happened—Rawleigh Williams III ran for 205 yards on 16 carries, with touchdown runs of 72 yds, 42 yds, 7 yds and 33 yds. He even threw a TD pass. (I'll ask a stupid question...SO DID WE MISS RWIII this year?) Austin threw for 300+ yards and 2 TDs.

The only way you win games without eye-popping offensive numbers like those of RWIII and AA—is by playing incredible defense. And that hasn't been a possibility this year. Nor have any offensive stats.

We beat the Dawgs by a basketball score of 58-42. At least CBB went out on an entertaining note.

[daBoar]

Unless a miracle happens (either at LSU or in Fayetteville vs Mississippi State), this will be Bielema's last significant win at Arkansas—last year's Mississippi State game.

Here's some of what happened—Rawleigh Williams III ran for 205 yards on 16 carries, with touchdown runs of 72 yds, 42 yds, 7 yds and 33 yds. He even threw a TD pass. (I'll ask a stupid question...SO DID WE MISS RWIII this year?) Austin threw for 300+ yards and 2 TDs.

The only way you win games without eye-popping offensive numbers like those of RWIII and AA—is by playing incredible defense. And that hasn't been a possibility this year. Nor have any offensive stats.

We beat the Dawgs by a basketball score of 58-42. At least CBB went out on an entertaining note.

Just overcame a 24 point deficit.  That's huge; any year, any opponent. And, on the road against an SEC foe.

[Pig in the Pokey]

Just overcame a 24 point deficit.  That's huge; any year, any opponent. And, on the road against an SEC foe.

UCLA did it to the gAggies. Did UCLA have a good year?

[regi]

Ms State win was not a big win,  they were a 5-7 team last year,  that Lost at home to South Alabama. They also scored 44 points and had almost 600 yards total offense in that game,  amplifieing even more,  that this team is bad to average,  in all phases.

[Sow Lancelot]

UCLA did it to the gAggies. Did UCLA have a good year?

Whut?

[daBoar]

UCLA did it to the gAggies. Did UCLA have a good year?

I don't think the Bruins played the Aggies on the road. 

[HeathWimp]

I'm not at all convinced he will be leaving.

[Tejano Jawg]

Just overcame a 24 point deficit.  That's huge; any year, any opponent. And, on the road against an SEC foe.

Point made, without question it was an amazing comeback for us. However, all I'm saying is consider the opponent—Ole Miss was already in a state of purgatory because of their coaching staff, then the loss of their QB. Maybe I'm dismissing them too early, they could end up with a better record than us.

Ms State win was not a big win,  they were a 5-7 team last year,  that Lost at home to South Alabama.

What's with the latest trend in putting down wins?...it's not like we have too many of them! I just said it was significant, not that Miss State was top 5 material. (I acknowledge their loss to S Alabama, but they did beat Texas A&M last year...remember what the Aggies did to us?) They were 5-7 partly due to us and our win over them...had we lost, we both would have had the same record.

[IronHog]

Unless a miracle happens (either at LSU or in Fayetteville vs Mississippi State), this will be Bielema's last significant win at Arkansas—last year's Mississippi State game.

Here's some of what happened—Rawleigh Williams III ran for 205 yards on 16 carries, with touchdown runs of 72 yds, 42 yds, 7 yds and 33 yds. He even threw a TD pass. (I'll ask a stupid question...SO DID WE MISS RWIII this year?) Austin threw for 300+ yards and 2 TDs.

The only way you win games without eye-popping offensive numbers like those of RWIII and AA—is by playing incredible defense. And that hasn't been a possibility this year. Nor have any offensive stats.

We beat the Dawgs by a basketball score of 58-42. At least CBB went out on an entertaining note.

Hogs returned 4/5 starters off that OL.


3 started the season opener with only 2 playing the same positions.......

[rzrbaxfan]

I think his last highlight was beating Florida.  We just got drubbed by Auburn and we decisively beat a ranked Florida team after a horrible history of losing to Florida.  Yeah, Florida was not the same Florida that was coached by Spurrier or Meyer....but it was still a convincing win against a good team.

The MSU win was one where the cracks in the foundation started to widen.  Sure, we won....but our defense looked terrible and we could have easily lost that game.  We would then go on to lose to every P5 team we played until the OM win last weekend.

[Redhogs]

Just overcame a 24 point deficit.  That's huge; any year, any opponent. And, on the road against an SEC foe.

What a bunch of tripe..OM has a starting OB with a broken leg, no head coach, and facing NCAA sanctions.  They never should have been down 24 to start with..did you even watch the game? It was nothing to be proud of on either side.  How far we have fallen, when this is considered a highlight.

[Razor1997]

What a bunch of tripe..OM has a starting OB with a broken leg, no head coach, and facing NCAA sanctions.  They never should have been down 24 to start with..did you even watch the game? It was nothing to be proud of on either side.  How far we have fallen, when this is considered a highlight.

True, but coming back against ANYONE is something Bert had never done here before.  He had only been on the receiving side of incredible comebacks. (Mizzou, VT, A&M every year, etc.)

[Mo_Better_Hogs]

Unless a miracle happens (either at LSU or in Fayetteville vs Mississippi State), this will be Bielema's last significant win at Arkansas—last year's Mississippi State game.

There's a huge difference between the Mississippi State team last year and the Ole Miss team this year. Ole Miss is in the cellar because they should be, for a variety of reasons mentioned in this thread. MSU was no great team, but they finished 6-7 with a bowl win. Their conference record was the same as ours.

I'd distinguish is this way--MSU was our last "legit" win, which was your point I think. Florida was our last "good" win.

[hogginbama]

Point made, without question it was an amazing comeback for us. However, all I'm saying is consider the opponent—Ole Miss was already in a state of purgatory because of their coaching staff, then the loss of their QB. Maybe I'm dismissing them too early, they could end up with a better record than us.

What's with the latest trend in putting down wins?...it's not like we have too many of them! I just said it was significant, not that Miss State was top 5 material. (I acknowledge their loss to S Alabama, but they did beat Texas A&M last year...remember what the Aggies did to us?) They were 5-7 partly due to us and our win over them...had we lost, we both would have had the same record.

And our guys are in a state of purgatory as well....missing top RB due to medical retirement, missing starting QB, missing couple of DBs, missing top returning WR, fans have turned on coaching staff calling for his firing everyday and refuse to give credit to players for good efforts.

Why are the troubles at Ole Miss being used to down play the efforts of our players when they have the same issues as well, just less talented players and backups. Remember, Ole Miss is in that spot due to their recent all-world recruiting classes of top 4-5 stars.

[Tejano Jawg]

Commemorative thread bump!

One year ago... Arkansas 58 – Mississippi State 42

[Mo_Better_Hogs]

This "happy anniversary" thread has even more meaning today.

Last year's Mississippi State game was the last relevant win for Bielema AND Long in their time at Arkansas.

[Pecos Hog]

This "happy anniversary" thread has even more meaning today.

Last year's Mississippi State game was the last relevant win for Bielema AND Long in their time at Arkansas.

Yes, this is true.    Something happened about mid-season last year and our program has been locked in a downward spiral ever since.   We could speculate.  Maybe Bert just never got over being schooled last year with the epic beat down at Auburn by Gus.   Who knows, and at this point who cares?     Things are about to change.