Coach B

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

[Hog N Bama]

If you will do a 180 you will see the Brightside 

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

If you will do a 180 you will see the Brightside 

Baby steps for me.

[PorkRinds]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well.  But we stepped into the meat grinder with our schedule.  There aren't many breaks. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

This is much appreciated.  It's hard to look at him, and the way this team has operated and not see progress.  Time will tell how much there will be.

[Dirty]

Who cares!

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Who cares!

Boy. Can't win with some. Not that anyone gives a rip what you post either. 

[Oklahawg]

Classy OP. It takes something to admit this and I admire and appreciate it.

[Dirty]

I don't care what people think of me or what I post.  All I know is when the crow is served be prepared for a big plate full. 

Go Hogs!

[Lanny]

Bielema was the best hire Arkansas could make.  Each year Arkansas will be stronger and win more games, hard to be upset over the way this team is playing.  Arkansas would be 5-1 in any other conference including playing in the SEC East

[Bkhardicars]

I too was a fan of the BP offense.That being said, I believe our offensive issues are more to lack of talent at the WR positions than play calling or scheme. I like BB and think it was a good solid hire. I love how our defense is playing am pleasantly surprised at their progress so soon in the BB era. BB has also shown he is an out standing recruiter. I think we are going to be happy with his over all emphasis on all phases of the game rather than the BP philosophy of just out score your opponent.I originally thought our best chances were to run a gimmick spread type of offense in order for us to be successful in the SEC.I didn't think we could out Alabama and LSU at their typeof game. After a year and a half under BB, I no longer believe that am solid in my support for what he's trying to do here.

[onebadrubi]

How much did lanny pay you to come over to the bright side?  Haha

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

I don't care what people think of me or what I post.  All I know is when the crow is served be prepared for a big plate full. 

Go Hogs!

Evidently you didn't get it orrrrr, you still have the red butt over some of my previous comments. 

Hey thanks for taking the effort to let me know you don't care.

[East TN HAWG]

You know CBB was the correct hire when we are loosing every game, and yet the fan base is slowly reuniting.  The base has been split for about a decade now.  Even when we were wining under CBP there was still an HDN hangover.

The program is definitely headed in the right direction.  I think we still need to be patient, but our time is coming.   

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

How much did lanny pay you to come over to the bright side?  Haha

Lmao has been no conversion. Just admitting I may have been wrong.

[HawgTide]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

That's the best post you've had in two years. We are getting better and moving in the right direction. CBB has a plan and better days are coming soon.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Classy OP. It takes something to admit this and I admire and appreciate it.

Well considering the amount of venom I have been spewing I figured I might as well admit what my eyes have been seeing. Improvement.

Ultimately time will tell, but the direction arrow appears to be pointed up. Hope they continue to build on it.

[Razorfox]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

OK, so what exactly is it about our offense that you don't like?  That we can't pass?  Because I'm calling BS on that.  Here are our passing results against Bama for the last 7 years:

Year    Yards    TDs    Ints
2014     246        1          1
2013     91          0          2
2012     79          0          2
2011     209        2          2
2010     357        1          3
2009     191        1          1
2008     217        2          4

So, as best as I can tell, this year's passing attack is as effective as any we've had against Bama since 2008.  It was the second most yards we've gained and equal to the best TD/Int ratio we've had. 

[PorkRinds]

OK, so what exactly is it about our offense that you don't like?  That we can't pass?  Because I'm calling BS on that.  Here are our passing results against Bama for the last 7 years:

Year    Yards    TDs    Ints
2014     246        1          1
2013     91          0          2
2012     79          0          2
2011     209        2          2
2010     357        1          3
2009     191        1          1
2008     217        2          4

So, as best as I can tell, this year's passing attack is as effective as any we've had against Bama since 2008.  It was the second most yards we've gained and equal to the best TD/Int ratio we've had.

Dude, now isn't the time to argue with the man! He's feeling the love!

[PorkRinds]

Figures, gotta mop of your ignorance so you can freely jump on the band wagon when it comes around.  Go away, you're not wanted.

Come on.  I welcome him back with open arms.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Figures, gotta mop of your ignorance so you can freely jump on the band wagon when it comes around.  Go away, you're not wanted.

I'm not mopping up anything skippy. Not jumping on any band wagons either. There is still nothing definitive to say I was wrong.

I am saying if things continue to improve I may have been wrong. Doesn't happen very often, but if I am I will readily step up and admit it.

Not really concerned if you approve if what I posted.

[MJ2]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

100% agree.

[Doyle Hograves]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

Who was your pick?

[PorkRinds]

Who was your pick?

His was "let bobby off the hook".

[DeltaBoy]

I am with Jeff on this , So I am trying to be patience and wait for him to work his magic.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

His was "let bobby off the hook".

Yes I was let Bobby off the hook guy.

[PorkRinds]

I am with Jeff on this , So I am trying to be patience and wait for him to work his magic.

That's very Zen of you.

[bigdaddyhawg]

Baby steps for me.

Absolutely.  I'm actually kind of shocked you have come this far!  ;-)

[WILL CLINTON]

+1

[Oklahawg]

Razorfox, I'm glad Jeff is in a good mood about this. But, that said, your data on passing is fantastic. Kinda gives the anti-Chaney folks a moment's pause.

[Wildhog]

Razorfox, I'm glad Jeff is in a good mood about this. But, that said, your data on passing is fantastic. Kinda gives the anti-Chaney folks a moment's pause.

13 points.

To put that into perspective, a horrible Southern Miss put 12 on them.  Florida's TERRIBLE offense put up 21.  And powerhouse West Virginia put up 23.

We change coordinators on D, and it's like night and day.  Robb Smith is doing an incredible job with roughly the same talent level as last year.  I dream of what an upgrade at OC could do with all the talent we've got.

[ricepig]

Lmao has been no conversion. Just admitting I may have been wrong.

Well, those you think we're homers, at least some of us, don't know if you're right or wrong, but I was sure going to give him time to try.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Absolutely.  I'm actually kind of shocked you have come this far!  ;-)

It's not been an easy journey. And I hope it's not over yet.

[southarkhog06]

I'm not mopping up anything skippy. Not jumping on any band wagons either. There is still nothing definitive to say I was wrong.

I am saying if things continue to improve I may have been wrong. Doesn't happen very often, but if I am I will readily step up and admit it.

Not really concerned if you approve if what I posted.

YOURE A BAD PERSON AND SHOULD FEEL BAD!!!!!!!! im kidding, classy post. The bandwagon is always open to those who want to jump on, not sure what is wrong with some of these ppl.

[Steef]

Classy OP. It takes something to admit this and I admire and appreciate it.

[LZH]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

Fwiw brother, the guys who are taking shots at you for be open-minded have never brought anything interesting to this board at all......ever.  You and I have talked about it for over a year - regardless of how we feel about BB, we just wanna see some improvement.  Some folks just can't stand it when it becomes apparent that you really are a die-hard Razorback instead of "wanting a coach to fail so you can be right".  Piss on 'em.

And to the poster who says Jeff's "not wanted"......if he wasn't wanted, he would still be on 'Hogville vacation'.

[Science Fiction Greg]

I've got some Vol fans in my family, and they were happy he wasn't retained.

This actually helps explain the problem, here.  A key piece of the puzzle, indeed.

[Wildhog]

This actually helps explain the problem, here.  A key piece of the puzzle, indeed.

My wife's an LSU fan.

[southarkhog06]

I heard that about Pittman.  Never really about Chaney.

I've got some Vol fans in my family, and they were happy he wasn't retained.

I guess its about 50/50. still dont see why you wholeheartedly hate him so much, close losses to top ten teams suck, but hardly a reason to start hating a coach. if he isnt doing a good job I doubt CBB keeps him around next year.

[PorkRinds]

I guess its about 50/50. still dont see why you wholeheartedly hate him so much, close losses to top ten teams suck, but hardly a reason to start hating a coach. if he isnt doing a good job I doubt CBB keeps him around next year.

Cause he's big boned-ed.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Fwiw brother, the guys who are taking shots at you for be open-minded have never brought anything interesting to this board at all......ever.  You and I have talked about it for over a year - regardless of how we feel about BB, we just wanna see some improvement.  Some folks just can't stand it when it becomes apparent that you really are a die-hard Razorback instead of "wanting a coach to fail so you can be right".  Piss on 'em.

And to the poster who says Jeff's "not wanted"......if he wasn't wanted, he would still be on 'Hogville vacation'.

Thanks man. Appreciate it.  Hopefully I can avoid those lengthy vacations

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

The sports investing thread begs to differ!

true true

[blu]

What if we beat the spread like we have every game including TT? I say we win by 7+.

[southarkhog06]

Cause he's big boned-ed.

yea but so is BB and (correct me if im wrong) pittman isnt tiny, not to mention those olineman we love so much arent sitting at 6% body fat either. Im as disgusted as anyone about the obesity epidemic in the US but cmon man.

[PorkRinds]

yea but so is BB and (correct me if im wrong) pittman isnt tiny, not to mention those olineman we love so much arent sitting at 6% body fat either. Im as disgusted as anyone about the obesity epidemic in the US but cmon man.

Selective outrage maybe?  I dunno.

[blu]

I have probably been one of the most outspoken people on this board about my dislike of the hire.

I still don't think it was the right hire, and I am not sold it will all end well.

That said I will admit.  This team, although it hasn't shown up in the win column, seems to have done almost a complete 180 on the field.  I lay a lot of blame on BB so probably have to give credit when it's due as well. 

I still am not a fan if the type offense we are running, but if they can make it work so be it.

I can tell this. BB really wants to win in a bad way, and it seems to really tear him up when they lose.  He doesn't seem to have any quit in him, and it appears to have rubbed off on the players.  They seem fired up and ready to go to battle fr themselves and their staff.

No I'm not on the kool aid just yet, but I do see progress.  Just hope it continues moving in the right direction.

Anyone who has ever played football knows that if we can get this going, we will win. JMHO, BB gets it, and I am 100% behind him. He's better than me.

[southarkhog06]

Selective outrage maybe?  I dunno.

wait, does pittman or CBB wear glasses? maybe thats it.

[blu]

There's like 10% of coaches who really get it. CBB is one who does, we are very fortunate to have him as our coach. Don't ask me how I know, you'd probably never really understand.

[Sivad]

Yes I was let Bobby off the hook guy.

I guess I was too. I didn't think any other team/AD in the country would have fired him for that.
But now, after coming through all that unpleasantness, I am really glad we have Coach Bielema here and am looking forward to the future with him.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

I guess I was too. I didn't think any other team/AD in the country would have fired him for that.
But now, after coming through all that unpleasantness, I am really glad we have Coach Bielema here and am looking forward to the future with him.

Sivad, is this CBB's dream job like it is CMA's?

[Wants2Win]

Well said...