Mike Anderson Tweets

[rzrbackramsfan]

"We had a great workout w/team Tuesday.  Our players are really getting after it &I can sense an atmosphere of bonding.#WeHogs." .... PIMP.  No, but really I've been seeing it all along.  Anderson builds this type of family connection among his players.  It's hard to explain, but he has intangible skills that few can see. 

[3kgthog]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

[Smithian]

Every coach says that.

I think this season is the launching pad, but have to walk the walk instead of talking the talk.

[Wild Bill Hog]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

Sounds fair IMO.

[Inhogswetrust]

 A coach that tweets? Heaven forbid! According to some people on here coaches shouldn't tweet.........................

[widespreadsooie]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

Yup

[Dogtown Donkey]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

[GuvHog]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

Me too.

[Rooster Hogburn]

CAnt wait for hogball to start back up.

[Dogtown Donkey]

I'd like to clarify my stance. I quoted the poster that said we've heard this before and they'll have to show it because those are my initial thoughts. We hear this every year. But with the subtraction of Powell and Young and the addition of Portis and Kingsley, I really do feel this is probably becoming a reality and will translate to on-court success. But, again, I'll have to see it to believe it. I'm just more inclined to believe it this time.

[cosmodrum]

CAnt wait for hogball to start back up.

Been waiting for well over a decade.

[poloprince]

Like Mike

[downsouthhawg72]

Well maybe Mike should've tweeted they was having bad workouts & people would've been more happier with that. The fact that he haven't tweeted that since he was  hired means more than anything. People need to start realizing alot of the bad recruits for his system is almost gone so when you have a team full of heart/hard workers then you see a difference in workouts & in the game. I think with the addition of the 3 inside players that's coming this year we all will see a major difference in the way games starts & finishes. If you have 1 player on the floor without the heart & guts it takes to play CMA style then the team will suffer & it will show on the floor while their playing.

[cosmodrum]

#WeHogs

#UseEnglishLikeanAdult

[Wildhog]

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

[Billy Bayou]

But with the subtraction of Powell and Young and the addition of Portis and Kingsley, I really do feel this is probably becoming a reality and will translate to on-court success.

I pretty much agree with this.  Powell and Young could be individually fantastic during certain streaks.  When things were clicking neither player could be defended effectively.  Individually effective but seemingly not so good at being collectively effective.

If Mike is saying they're bonding, it's a good thing.

[kingofdequeen]

Bonding wins championships?

[Nosboar Accubond]

#WeHogs

#UseEnglishLikeanAdult

Why caps on every word except "an"?

[MikePiazza]

I have more confidence going into next basketball season then I've had in a LONG time...

You've seen flashes of brilliance the last two years (i.e. Michigan, UF, UK home wins), and I think next year is where they finally put it together, win some road games and get on the tourney bubble.

Schedule hasn't come out yet, but I see at LEAST 23-24 wins next year. Hoping for 25-26 with SEC Tourney.

[kingofdequeen]

Why caps on every word except "an"?

b/c it's an article adjective that's not the first word.  Duh.

[Dogtown Donkey]

Well maybe Mike should've tweeted they was having bad workouts & people would've been more happier with that. The fact that he haven't tweeted that since he has was  hired means more than anything. People need to start realizing alot of the bad recruits for his system is almost gone so when you have a team full of heart/hard workers then you see a difference in workouts & in the game. I think with the addition of the 3 inside players that's coming this year we all will see a major difference in the way games starts & finishes. If you have 1 player on the floor without the heart & guts it takes to play CMA style then the team will suffer & it will show on the floor while their playing.

You need to take a look at his Twitter feed if you think that's the case. He hasn't tweeted that exact thing but he's tweeted things along those lines.

[HF#1]

I have more confidence going into next basketball season then I've had in a LONG time...

You've seen flashes of brilliance the last two years (i.e. Michigan, UF, UK home wins), and I think next year is where they finally put it together, win some road games and get on the tourney bubble.

Schedule hasn't come out yet, but I see at LEAST 23-24 wins next year. Hoping for 25-26 with SEC Tourney.

I like your confidence but I'm not sure I share it.

[cosmodrum]

b/c it's an article adjective that's not the first word.  Duh.

An Excellent Reply

[latrops]

I have more confidence going into next basketball season then I've had in a LONG time...

You've seen flashes of brilliance the last two years (i.e. Michigan, UF, UK home wins), and I think next year is where they finally put it together, win some road games and get on the tourney bubble.

Schedule hasn't come out yet, but I see at LEAST 23-24 wins next year. Hoping for 25-26 with SEC Tourney.

I thought that winning 23 or so was possible last year.  It seemed reasonable that the Hogs could have a 5 game improvement in year two of the CMA system accompanied by the return of Marshawn Powell.  That we only won one more game and finished poorly yet again was a real disappointment to me.  Last year, I was optimistic.  This year, I'm just hoping for the best.  Certainly, the players as a whole may better fit the system and the lack of proven, go-to guys on offense could result in more offensive balance, but last year taught me not to assume anything.   Winning 24 or 25 games seems a bit much to expect right now.....I'd be happy just to finally get to the 20 win mark again and win an SEC Tourney game.  That would at least suggest real progress as I'm not that impressed by a near perfect home record when it couples with an abysmal record outside the state.

[Nipsey Mussle]

This says a lot to me. You guys may have heard this a lot but I sure haven't. I think Mike actually sees a lot to like in this team. Well, mainly the fact that they act like a team. Portis helps with that, a lot.

[pigture perfect]

b/c it's an article adjective that's not the first word.  Duh.

Now that's bringing your A game, KOD.

[Dogtown Donkey]

This says a lot to me. You guys may have heard this a lot but I sure haven't. I think Mike actually sees a lot to like in this team. Well, mainly the fact that they act like a team. Portis helps with that, a lot.

Coach speak. Every year, every coach. There's always something like this said. It's hard to really believe it when we have disappointing year after disappointing year.

But, like I said, given the personnel - I think I'll buy into this time with confidence. I know we have some hard-working guys up there right now. That hasn't always been the case in recent years. I'm optimistic in that regard. My hope is that improved chemistry and leadership will offset the loss of offensive production by Powell and Young. I know I've been beating that drum for a long time so you guys are probably tired of hearing it.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Coach speak. Every year, every coach. There's always something like this said. It's hard to really believe it when we have disappointing year after disappointing year.

But, like I said, given the personnel - I think I'll buy into this time with confidence. I know we have some hard-working guys up there right now. That hasn't always been the case in recent years. I'm optimistic in that regard. My hope is that improved chemistry and leadership will offset the loss of offensive production by Powell and Young. I know I've been beating that drum for a long time so you guys are probably tired of hearing it.

I have that same hope and I truly believe in it. Can you say for sure that MA tweeted a message similar to this last year? I can understand him being asked about it and giving coach speak but he truly seemed fired up about it in this instance.

[99toLife]

I have that same hope and I truly believe in it. Can you say for sure that MA tweeted a message similar to this last year? I can understand him being asked about it and giving coach speak but he truly seemed fired up about it in this instance.

Got no proof, but like many coaches, he says this kind of stuff every year. Was kind of surprised he tweeted anything.

[Justifiable Hogicide]

If Mike is saying they're bonding, it's a good thing.

What did Mike say they were doing on their extended European Holiday in Florence, Italy last year?

[fineswine]

What did Mike say they were doing on their extended European Holiday in Florence, Italy last year?

Picking them up after they got off of the damn gondola.

[Dogtown Donkey]

I have that same hope and I truly believe in it. Can you say for sure that MA tweeted a message similar to this last year? I can understand him being asked about it and giving coach speak but he truly seemed fired up about it in this instance.

Coach Mike Anderson ‏@MikeAndersonUA 2 Aug

3 days of practice and Im very pleased with our guys energy and effort

Coach Mike Anderson ‏@MikeAndersonUA 19 Aug

What a good tour we had in Italy! Our team got a chance to bond & had a great learning experience.However,it's great to be back in America!

I will say, though, he's never praised them this early.

[tomw]

hogs havent been relevant since the 95 national runnerup...96 started the down hill trend with nolan/anderson, heath, pelfrey and now anderson again....im skeptical on a decent year, and if they dont learn to win on the road its gonna be another long season....

[Sivad]

Picking them up after they got off of the damn gondola.

They have his "damn bears" in Italy too?

[The_Bionic_Pig]

#WeHogs

#UseEnglishLikeanAdult

Bielema #1-0
Anderson #WeHogs

Those are call-signs like #WPS or #GoHogs cosmodrum...now go fix me a fiss-sanwitch and a glass of Courvoisier"

[Nipsey Mussle]

I will say, though, he's never praised them this early.

Thanks for posting the tweets. This was earlier but indeed very similar to the tweet he made on the Italy trip.

[kingofdequeen]

you just gotta get in there and BOND. 

frick shootin' and rebounding.  just BOND.

[dsims2k3]

It's pretty sad that some of our posters can turn ANYTHING positive into something contrary.

[Swinesong1]

It's pretty sad that some of our posters can turn ANYTHING positive into something contrary.

Sad indeed!

[Ham Sandwich]

It's pretty sad that some of our posters can turn ANYTHING positive into something contrary.

It's called ignorance.

[Birminghog]

b/c it's an article adjective that's not the first word.  Duh.

Okay.  Why then capitalize a preposition?

By the way, "article adjective" is redundant. All articles are adjectives. I mean, as long as we're getting snippy about the language ...

I don't participate in social media, so I don't pretend to know Twitter protocol.

[PonderinHog]

Hope and confidence are two different things.  We should be better this year.  Madden has to step up.

[kingofdequeen]

It's pretty sad that some of our posters can turn ANYTHING into something akin to Christ coming back to Earth.

FYP

[discombobulationist]

Well maybe Mike should've tweeted they was having bad workouts & people would've been more happier with that. The fact that he haven't tweeted that since he was  hired means more than anything. People need to start realizing alot of the bad recruits for his system is almost gone so when you have a team full of heart/hard workers then you see a difference in workouts & in the game. I think with the addition of the 3 inside players that's coming this year we all will see a major difference in the way games starts & finishes. If you have 1 player on the floor without the heart & guts it takes to play CMA style then the team will suffer & it will show on the floor while their playing.

We've heard it before. They'll have to show me.

[Dogtown Donkey]

It's called ignorance.

Ignorant to say similar remarks have been made before and then had a disappointing season?

I thought that would be more of an example of pointing out facts.

[azhog10]

Ignorant to say similar remarks have been made before and then had a disappointing season?

I thought that would be more of an example of pointing out facts.

Not arguing but what facts were pointed out? Where did Coach A in the past tweet this exact or close to exact remark and the season be disppointing? How about Coach Pel, Heath? Just curious.....

[Dogtown Donkey]

Not arguing but what facts were pointed out? Where did Coach A in the past tweet this exact or close to exact remark and the season be disppointing? How about Coach Pel, Heath? Just curious.....

Have you read the thread?

I posted tweets of his from around the time of Italy trip........you know, before we missed the NIT......again. That's disappointing, right? We should have made the NIT, right?

And why restrict this to tweeting? He's obviously made remarks like this to the media all the time. Like I said, it's coach speak.

[mhuff]

b/c it's an article adjective that's not the first word.  Duh.

Right on

[hamARchy in the USA]

I have more confidence going into next basketball season then I've had in a LONG time...

You've seen flashes of brilliance the last two years (i.e. Michigan, UF, UK home wins), and I think next year is where they finally put it together, win some road games and get on the tourney bubble.

Schedule hasn't come out yet, but I see at LEAST 23-24 wins next year. Hoping for 25-26 with SEC Tourney.

Perhaps you'll be on the mark but in 11 seasons as a head coach MA has only had 4 teams win as many as 23 games, only 2 teams win as many as 24 games, and only 1 team win more than 24 games.  More importantly, he's only had one team play well enough over the course of a season to at least tie for a conference championship.

[jamie72921]

Perhaps you'll be on the mark but in 11 seasons as a head coach MA has only had 4 teams win as many as 23 games, only 2 teams win as many as 24 games, and only 1 team win more than 24 games.  More importantly, he's only had one team play well enough over the course of a season to at least tie for a conference championship.

Was he rebuilding programs or was he handed teams that were ALREADY winners?

Why would it matter? Because if he was rebuilding programs, then you have to figure that about half of those 11 years were spent with crappy teams/programs he inherited.

Stats are only as useful as the person interpreting them. That's why there are sayings such as "stats are for losers" and "there are lies, dam lies, and statistics."