Arkansas ranked #20 in ESPN Power Index

[The_Iceman]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings

[DeltaBoy]

Sweet

[Sir Oinksalot]

Great !!  This illustrates the power of this league....and that others see huge progress being made here...

[HF#1]

Give me a W...

[Calling All Hogs]

Welcome to the world of the SEC where 6 out of our 8 conference opponents are ranked in the top 11 power rankings.

[SemperFi]

Give me a W...

Here's your "W". If you want another one let me know. I sure wish everything else was as easy as that.

[East Clintwood]

Give me a W...

W

[bphi11ips]

The ESPN power rankings this year may be the most accurate ranking ever when it comes to true quality.  How long have they been doing this?

[Hogwild]

I can't view the link(they block ESPN on work computers) but I saw yesterday that we were 10th in the ESPN Powerrankings for the SEC.  It is amazing that 10 teams from our conference are among the best 20 in all of college football.

[greasy_corner]

Give me a W...

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[WorfHog]

I can't view the link(they block ESPN on work computers) but I saw yesterday that we were 10th in the ESPN Powerrankings for the SEC.  It is amazing that 10 teams from our conference are among the best 20 in all of college football.

Too bad we can't play the four that don't make the cut haha

[Calling All Hogs]

Too bad we can't play the four that don't make the cut haha

Sure wish we could play aTm over.

[The Galloping Ghost]

This is awesome!

What post season play does this make us eligible for?

[hawgbawb]

Based on this we beat Mizzou but not LSU or Ol'Piss

[I BLEED RBack RED]

Sure wish we had a vandy or Kentucky or even tenn on our schedule! Oh, well...u play the cards you're dealt.

That's funny!

[Tomhog™]

Based on this we beat Mizzou but not LSU or Ol'Piss

Would surprise me to see it turn out this way.

[RazorPiggie]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings/_/tab/efficiency

14th in Team Efficiencies

The team efficiencies are the point contributions of each unit to the team's schedule-adjusted scoring margin, on a per-game basis. For example, a value of +8 for the defense would mean that the defense adds 8 points per game towards that margin through all its contributions while on the field (preventing points, ending drives, forcing turnovers, etc.).

[DukeOfPork]

Projected wins: 5.4-6.6

Right about where I expected before the season.  I predicted 6 wins.  Except I expected us to get blown out a couple times.

As frustrating as the season has been, we're ahead of where I expected us to be.  I expected improvement but not many wins to show for it.

[The_Iceman]

Projected wins: 5.4-6.6

Right about where I expected before the season.  I predicted 6 wins.  Except I expected us to get blown out a couple times.

As frustrating as the season has been, we're ahead of where I expected us to be.  I expected improvement but not many wins to show for it.

I predicted 6, but I also didn't think Miss State and Ole Miss would be Top 5 teams.

[ICEman]

Give me a W...

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[redeye]

We're not only the highest 5-loss team, but we're also ranked higher then any team with 4 losses.  Stanford is the highest ranked 4-loss team and they're right behind us.

We're 14th in Team Efficiency.  I find it interesting that our offense is rated much higher then our defense, when I believe most would agree that offense is the bigger problem. I'm sure some of that is because we've played 5 teams ranked in the top-20 offensively, but only 3 for defense.  However, I mostly think it's proof that our offense isn't bad, but just isn't getting it done on the scoreboard.

[Tomhog™]

Would surprise me to see it turn out this way.

*wouldn't

amazing how different a post becomes when you leave out a couple of letters.

[kaptainkory]

SIOP

Arkansas used for and against SEC powers

[Corkscrew Johnson]

I love the responses to this post:

http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=579916.0;topicseen

Some folks are flat-out too dumb to get it. 

[arkbadger]

Texas A&M is also ranked 22 and Florida is 23 so I question the legitimacy of this poll

[Hogwild]

SIOP

Arkansas used for and against SEC powers

Great Read

If you think Arkansas isn't underrated, consider this: The Razorbacks are ranked No. 20 in ESPN's Football Power Index, which measures a team's strength and predicts its performance moving forward based on results to date and remaining opponents. That comes despite a remaining strength of schedule that ranks third nationally. At 4-5, Arkansas is the only sub-.500 team in the top 30 of the FPI.

If statistics don't interest you then look at Arkansas' roster, which is better than you might expect. Though the Razorbacks don't have a game-changer at QB, they have one of the best tandem of running backs in the country in Alex Collins and Jonathan Williams. Their offensive line is massive. Hunter Henry might be the SEC's best tight end, and Trey Flowers has to be one of the most unheralded defensive ends in all of college football.

[SuthrnFballer15]

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=sec&i=FB&id=92717&w=1ejv1&src=desktop

"Arkansas used for and against SEC powers"

[Jek Tono Porkins]

If it turns out that Arkansas stays in the top 25 of the ESPN Power Index but doesn't get a bowl berth, there needs to be some serious bowl reform. Even if we did manage to get six wins, we would absolutely crush rape whoever our bowl opponent was. For example, last year, Mississippi State had a 6 win regular season and played RICE in a bowl game. Ole Miss had a 7 win season and played GEORGIA TECH.

Could you imagine what we would do to Rice or Georgia Tech? We would rape them. Like "Over a barrel, no lube, grit yo teeth, think of Paris" rape.

[Calling All Hogs]

If it turns out that Arkansas stays in the top 25 of the ESPN Power Index but doesn't get a bowl berth, there needs to be some serious bowl reform. Even if we did manage to get six wins, we would absolutely crush rape whoever our bowl opponent was. For example, last year, Mississippi State had a 6 win regular season and played RICE in a bowl game. Ole Miss had a 7 win season and played GEORGIA TECH.

Could you imagine what we would do to Rice or Georgia Tech? We would rape them. Like "Over a barrel, no lube, grit yo teeth, think of Paris" rape.

And that is the difference in this year and last. Had we happen to make a bowl last year, I would have feared any team we were matched against. If we make it this year, it would likely be a route against whoever we were matched up with in a minor bowl.

[shotgun7]

We have been 20 most all year, slipped to 21 that I remember and were to 19 at 1 point.

[rusvegashog]

So that puts us in what bowl?

[jesterzzn]

Where can I buy the t-shirt?

[Hoggles]

We have been 20 most all year, slipped to 21 that I remember and were to 19 at 1 point.

Where can I buy the t-shirt?

[Phil D]

So that puts us in what bowl?

I guess we will find out at the end of the year. We still have three football games to play with the worst of the schedule behind us and a bye week to prep for LSU. :razorback:

[Baller]

I guess we will find out at the end of the year. We still have three football games to play with the worst of the schedule behind us and a bye week to prep for LSU. :razorback:

We get LSU and I can almost guarantee you we'll take care of Mizzou.  That's a bowl game.

First, LSU.  Worry about bowling later..  But the key is LSU in my mind..

[rusvegashog]

As it stands, If we make a bowl game this year 'they' will have earned it for sure. Would be special.

[dhornjr1]

Welcome to the world of the SEC where 6 out of our 8 conference opponents are ranked in the top 11 power rankings.

Just like in recruiting. You can have a top 20 class in recruiting and still finish 12th among SEC teams.

[MountieDawg]

Here's your "W". If you want another one let me know. I sure wish everything else was as easy as that.

L. L.  L.   L.  L.  L

L's have been much easier the last few years.

[Corkscrew Johnson]

What's funny is that if you had replaced auburn, A&M, and Georgia with ACC cupcakes, we would be 7-2 and ranked top 15 (at least).  Our same exact team.  And then I'm sure our fans would either (1) be bashing us for playing in a weak league, or (2) actually think we were that much better because our record says so.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

What's funny is that if you had replaced auburn, A&M, and Georgia with ACC cupcakes, we would be 7-2 and ranked top 15 (at least).  Our same exact team.  And then I'm sure our fans would either (1) be bashing us for playing in a weak league, or (2) actually think we were that much better because our record says so.

Or, the Big 12 for that matter.

[FATHAWG08]

We're not only the highest 5-loss team, but we're also ranked higher then any team with 4 losses.  Stanford is the highest ranked 4-loss team and they're right behind us.

We're 14th in Team Efficiency.  I find it interesting that our offense is rated much higher then our defense, when I believe most would agree that offense is the bigger problem. I'm sure some of that is because we've played 5 teams ranked in the top-20 offensively, but only 3 for defense.  However, I mostly think it's proof that our offense isn't bad, but just isn't getting it done on the scoreboard.

I agree, we can't get  it done in the Red Zone.x

[FATHAWG08]

In the next 3 games this team is going to play 4 quarters of Football and we are going to stop this streak in very impressive fashion. We are fixing to stomp someone. Been taking the points & Hogs have been paying up.

[Steef]

Or, the Big 12 for that matter.

Or the SEC east.

[farmhawg]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings

Wonder if we get a trophy for that??

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Wonder if we get a trophy for that??

No, but we understand (at least those of us who are rational) that we are a vastly improved team that is close to breaking through.

[secfan30]

Wonder if we get a trophy for that??

The same trophy that #20 in the AP gets.

Only difference is this isn't a popularity vote however, but uses facts and data.