We're going to have a SPECIAL season

[AFWarrior83]

I'm confident in saying that we WILL win a NC this year, even w/out BP! Knile Davis looks FAST and is running with a purpose...he's going to destroy some SEC D's. Finally, this years team is poised, talented, and ready for the biggest stage in CFB. This team took adversity and is using it as motivation. JLS isn't the long term solution, but he's the perfect fit for "NOW". We've got playmakers at every skill position, have a well coached D, solid special teams, and depth like we've never had previously.

Not trying to brag, but I've been accurate the past couple of years in guessing our final records. I said 8-4 when we went to the Music City Bowl, and 10-2 the past couple of years...dead-on predictions, except I thought we'd beat OSU. This season just feels different...special...something's in the air...there's a VIBE about us! I believe we'll lose 1 game this season (probably to LSU) but will still get to ATL and win our first SEC Championship.

My scenario: I can't see us going undefeated in the SEC, which is why I'm guessing we lose to LSU to end the season (like 31-28) and our hearts are broken like they somehow are every season. But, the positive side is that LSU will lose to Alabama and either Auburn/Flordia/USC. Bama will have lost to us, so we'll get the nod to represent the West.

1a) Arkansas (11-1, loss to LSU)
1b) Alabama (11-1, loss to Ark)
2) LSU (10-2, losses to Bama & one other SEC team)
then the rest...

The voters will keep Arkansas above BAMA because we will go to ATL and beat UGA. Plus the nation wants to see a new team play for the NC, people are tired of LSU and BAMA. We'll meet an undefeated USCal team in Miami, and win a shootout (like 41-38) and will remind everyone of the USC vs. TX game where Vince Young became a UT legend.  It's going to be AWESOME!

Now drink the damn Kool-Aid and enjoy the ride!  :razorback:

[LRRandy]

I agree that this will be a special season. There is top notch talent at several key positions. A Razorback football season means so much to our state. This defense, however is not going to be national championship caliber. Enjoy your kool aide. I am going to be proud of our team even when they fall short of all the unrealistic expectations like the one you present. 9-3 gets us back to the Cotton Bowl. We would rather spend our money in Texas instead of Little Rock anyway, right.

[razorsharptusk]

It's like Knile said in his interview during the special last night.  In paraphrasing "I'm tired of talking about it, it's time to do it. Action speaks louder than words."

I like where the attitude of this team is right now. They sound focused and determined.

[Chief Mac]

I agree that this will be a special season. There is top notch talent at several key positions. A Razorback football season means so much to our state. This defense, however is not going to be national championship caliber. Enjoy your kool aide. I am going to be proud of our team even when they fall short of all the unrealistic expectations like the one you present. 9-3 gets us back to the Cotton Bowl. We would rather spend our money in Texas instead of Little Rock anyway, right.

Defense doesn't have to be world beaters, just better than last year. This defense is going to better than you think

[EastexHawg]

I expect a good season.  That could be anything from 9-3 to 12-0.  It's all talk and guesswork until about 6:00 p.m. on September 15.

[Johnny America]

I have predicted every season accurately for the past 25 years. Every one. This year I predict we will not win a national title.

[Chief Mac]

I have predicted every season accurately for the past 25 years. Every one. This year I predict we will not win a national title.

W-L for this year?

[Johnny America]

W-L for this year?

Easily a 17-18 win season 

My post was sarcasm when it comes to people saying they have picked the win totals in past seasons with alarming accuracy. I am hoping for a 10 win season though. Just do not see a nation title run in the making. I hope I am wrong though.

[LRRandy]

Defense doesn't have to be world beaters, just better than last year. This defense is going to better than you think

I wonder about better than last year. They can be if some  of the new guys step up. Robert Thomas was the best athlete on the field last year until games started to be played. Hyperbole aside. We lost some valuable players. If someone does not step up I don't think we are better than last year on defense.

[Potosihog]

I am hopeful as well.  I even noticed John L used that word a lot in the Confidential piece.  But please, I can't get rid of the image of hootie everytime I hear someone say "Special".

[Chief Mac]

I wonder about better than last year. They can be if some  of the new guys step up. Robert Thomas was the best athlete on the field last year until games started to be played. Hyperbole aside. We lost some valuable players. If someone does not step up I don't think we are better than last year on defense.

Our DL should play up to their potential with the change in scheme. No more passive schemes, attack is the word of the day.

[RollTideHog]

Keep on dreaming hog friends, some day in about 10 years your dream may come true (LOL)

Gus can do it for Arkansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EastexHawg]

Gus can do it for Arkansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do what?  Snap the ball directly to his $180,000 convict hired gun and let him run with it?

[HoustonwehaveaProblem]

Keep on dreaming hog friends, some day in about 10 years your dream may come true (LOL)

Gus can do it for Arkansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't you have a tree to go poison?

[code red]

I can't predict the future and won't attempt to but....the ceiling for this team is a NC and the basement is 8-4....anything in between is possible playing in the best division of the best conference in the US.  Beating Bama would make my year.

[code red]

Keep on dreaming hog friends, some day in about 10 years your dream may come true (LOL)

Gus can do it for Arkansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sept 15 can't come fast enough.....win or lose the Hogs will take a piece out of the Tide.

[threeNout]

I love the optimism AFW, glad to know I'm not alone.

I see it as a perfect storm of events, that puts us on a 14 game winning streak.

By the 6th game "Who will be our next coach"? is going to be nothing but a whisper, to be worried about later, if at all.

[The Kid]

Our DL should play up to their potential with the change in scheme. No more passive schemes, attack is the word of the day.

At long last: Release the Hogs of War!

[Chief Mac]

Keep on dreaming hog friends, some day in about 10 years your dream may come true (LOL)

Gus can do it for Arkansas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How about bringing something of substance to the conversation for once instead of trolling?

[AFWarrior83]

Easily a 17-18 win season 

My post was sarcasm when it comes to people saying they have picked the win totals in past seasons with alarming accuracy. I am hoping for a 10 win season though. Just do not see a nation title run in the making. I hope I am wrong though.

Hence, why I prefaced my original post by stating that I wasn't trying to brag about it. Look up my post history though if you doubt my claims. It's not a big deal, just sayin...

[hogwildinhotsprings]

I'm on the National Championship bandwagon.  We have every reason to be pumped.  We have LEADERS in every position that you could dream of.  I have all the faith in Tyler, Knile, and Tank.  Tyler came back for a reason.  That reason will be fulfilled in Miami.  Go Hogs :razorback:

[bphi11ips]

This is the best an Arkansas team has looked on paper in preseason in over 30 years.  So, yes, it looks like a special year.  With a little luck (i.e., no significant injuries to KEY players) a NC is a possibility.

[mhuff]

This is the best an Arkansas team has looked on paper in preseason in over 30 years.  So, yes, it looks like a special year.  With a little luck (i.e., no significant injuries to KEY players) a NC is a possibility.

[rickm1976]

Please don't use the word "special" in any sentence on this board.

[passinghog]

14-0

[razorjacket43]

We lost two games last year without the threat of a sufficient running attack. This year we not only can run the ball we can run over defenses. we have never really had a complete pass and run offense. You may stop one but you cant stop both!!!! GO :razorback:

[ronmahony]

I believe we are going to have one hell of a year. Every thing just feels right. After the Cotton Bowl last year, I feel like our D is going to be a lot better, know our O is gonna be good, Can't wait.

[Mrcoolhog55]

I will root, and support our Hogs no matter what. IT takes a lot of things to go right for a NC; 1. EXECUTION, PLAY-CALLING, 2. LACK OF KEY INJURIES, 3.BREAKS-LUCK, AND OTHER THINGS. Look nobody knows what the Hog's record will be at the end of the year, and if someone gets lucky by picking the right record, then it is a lucky guess. Nothing wrong with predicting 12-0 to 8-4, but I think the reason some of our fans pick a low record is because of recent failure in year's past. Thus not getting their hopes up, and then be let down with disappointment. I guess we will have to take one game at a time. I know I will be at 3 games this year rooting for my Hogs. Hope to see you at the games.?? Go Hogs Go....Oh, and one last thing- I liked what Knile said-Action speaks louder than words. Let the Hogs do it on the field, and that will shut the National media up.... Also I hope the Hogs can put the other teams out of the game early by jumping to big leads, and puttting them away early. Do not the underdog stay in the game thus giving them any momentum during the game..... Go Hogs Go....

[AFWarrior83]

I will root, and support our Hogs no matter what. IT takes a lot of things to go right for a NC; 1. EXECUTION, PLAY-CALLING, 2. LACK OF KEY INJURIES, 3.BREAKS-LUCK, AND OTHER THINGS. Look nobody knows what the Hog's record will be at the end of the year, and if someone gets lucky by picking the right record, then it is a lucky guess. Nothing wrong with predicting 12-0 to 8-4, but I think the reason some of our fans pick a low record is because of recent failure in year's past. Thus not getting their hopes up, and then be let down with disappointment. I guess we will have to take one game at a time. I know I will be at 3 games this year rooting for my Hogs. Hope to see you at the games.?? Go Hogs Go....Oh, and one last thing- I liked what Knile said-Action speaks louder than words. Let the Hogs do it on the field, and that will shut the National media up.... Also I hope the Hogs can put the other teams out of the game early by jumping to big leads, and puttting them away early. Do not the underdog stay in the game thus giving them any momentum during the game..... Go Hogs Go....

I concur 100%. I've been hesitent in the past to say we're ready to win the SEC, but I think it's time. People were talking about this when BP was still CBP, but have doubts b/c of JLS. I have my reservations as well, but the system hasn't changed, and the team is senior laden with true leaders like Wilson, Small, Davis, Wright, etc.

[hawg_heaven]

This year does feel different. We have every opportunity to win the NC. I believe our defense is going to be leaps and bounds better than the last few years. I also believe our offense is going to be more balanced than it has ever been. We will have Knile back and our receiver corps isn't as potent as it has been. Balance is a good thing.

However, I don't believe we get in with one loss. A Big 12 team could easily go undefeated (Oklahoma or West Virginia). Florida State could go undefeated with their schedule. USC west could go undefeated. If there are two undefeated teams, they would not pass one over for a one loss SEC team, not after the SEC has won every NC the last 6 years. The best way to keep them from winning another one is to keep them out of the game. Unfortunately, I can see that being the controversy this year. 

[superior_wang]

OP: Vegas doesnt agree.

[870hogfan]

OP: Vegas doesnt agree.

Like they get it right every time...

[AFWarrior83]

OP: Vegas doesnt agree.

Good thing I don't gamble.

[superior_wang]

Like they get it right every time...

seems the city was built on over enthusiastic gamblers.....such as people who KNOW the hogs have the NC in the bag. I got 8 bucks says we dont make the sec championship game.

[superior_wang]

Good thing I don't gamble.

yeah, i have my vices...(women).... couldnt afford to throw in gambling and alcohol. Good luck HOGS!

[Hog N Bama]

At lunch today I was amongst 3 Bama fans.. I overheard one say Arkansas was going to be a tough game....Bama fans here are not their usual cocky, overconfident, obnoxious selves they usually are.  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[Jamie Jones]

... or an LSU fan to teabag?

... or a son to shoot?

or a cousin to marry?

or another fictional NC to claim?

[Johnny America]

Like they get it right every time...

They do get it right more times than not. That is why they are the ones with all the money.

[redeye]

n/t

[superior_wang]

and thank u for explaining how Vegas works kimosabe...

that aside, they are not predicting the hogs to win the NC. They are picking  the hogs at 40 / 1 .

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-football/odds/futures/

5 , thats right count em, 5 SEC teams ahead of us, and we are tied with the Gators.

a very good year is a possibility....a NC year is quite unlikely....so back to the OP. A "special" season.... if special means bcs , maybe. BTW , "special " is a nuttism.

[LRRandy]

I'm confident in saying that we WILL win a NC this year, even w/out BP! Knile Davis looks FAST and is running with a purpose...he's going to destroy some SEC D's. Finally, this years team is poised, talented, and ready for the biggest stage in CFB. This team took adversity and is using it as motivation. JLS isn't the long term solution, but he's the perfect fit for "NOW". We've got playmakers at every skill position, have a well coached D, solid special teams, and depth like we've never had previously.
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Not trying to brag, but I've been accurate the past couple of years in guessing our final records. I said 8-4 when we went to the Music City Bowl, and 10-2 the past couple of years...dead-on predictions, except I thought we'd beat OSU. This season just feels different...special...something's in the air...there's a VIBE about us! I believe we'll lose 1 game this season (probably to LSU) but will still get to ATL and win our first SEC Championship.

My scenario: I can't see us going undefeated in the SEC, which is why I'm guessing we lose to LSU to end the season (like 31-28) and our hearts are broken like they somehow are every season. But, the positive side is that LSU will lose to Alabama and either Auburn/Flordia/USC. Bama will have lost to us, so we'll get the nod to represent the West.

1a) Arkansas (11-1, loss to LSU)
1b) Alabama (11-1, loss to Ark)
2) LSU (10-2, losses to Bama & one other SEC team)
then the rest...

The voters will keep Arkansas above BAMA because we will go to ATL and beat UGA. Plus the nation wants to see a new team play for the NC, people are tired of LSU and BAMA. We'll meet an undefeated USCal team in Miami, and win a shootout (like 41-38) and will remind everyone of the USC vs. TX game where Vince Young became a UT legend.  It's going to be AWESOME!

Now drink the damn Kool-Aid and enjoy the ride!  :razorback:

are you confident now?

[Johnny America]

It was good to see this again. +1

[ldfergu]

I'm confident in saying that we WILL win a NC this year, even w/out BP! Knile Davis looks FAST and is running with a purpose...he's going to destroy some SEC D's. Finally, this years team is poised, talented, and ready for the biggest stage in CFB. This team took adversity and is using it as motivation. JLS isn't the long term solution, but he's the perfect fit for "NOW". We've got playmakers at every skill position, have a well coached D, solid special teams, and depth like we've never had previously.

Not trying to brag, but I've been accurate the past couple of years in guessing our final records. I said 8-4 when we went to the Music City Bowl, and 10-2 the past couple of years...dead-on predictions, except I thought we'd beat OSU. This season just feels different...special...something's in the air...there's a VIBE about us! I believe we'll lose 1 game this season (probably to LSU) but will still get to ATL and win our first SEC Championship.

My scenario: I can't see us going undefeated in the SEC, which is why I'm guessing we lose to LSU to end the season (like 31-28) and our hearts are broken like they somehow are every season. But, the positive side is that LSU will lose to Alabama and either Auburn/Flordia/USC. Bama will have lost to us, so we'll get the nod to represent the West.

1a) Arkansas (11-1, loss to LSU)
1b) Alabama (11-1, loss to Ark)
2) LSU (10-2, losses to Bama & one other SEC team)
then the rest...

The voters will keep Arkansas above BAMA because we will go to ATL and beat UGA. Plus the nation wants to see a new team play for the NC, people are tired of LSU and BAMA. We'll meet an undefeated USCal team in Miami, and win a shootout (like 41-38) and will remind everyone of the USC vs. TX game where Vince Young became a UT legend.  It's going to be AWESOME!

Now drink the damn Kool-Aid and enjoy the ride!  :razorback:

Why hasn't this thread made its way to the trash can yet?  I've been tossed in there for better/

[alohawg]

are you confident now?

I'm confident he won't respond.

[Chief Mac]

you two (Alohawg and LRRANDY) feel good about rubbing it in? 

[LRRandy]

you two (Alohawg and LRRANDY) feel good about rubbing it in?

This was a representative of many posts by arrogant "experts" that was no more than wishful thinking. The tone of such implied anyone that believed in less than a national championship was not a fan. I reposted to show just how nonsensical these posts where. It was the same thing leading up to the sugar bowl against Ohio State.  These posters have every right to post delusions of grandure based on loving thier hogs. I have every right to post to point out the idiocy of said posts.

[LRRandy]

This team is going to be a BEAST.  I can't believe so many people here can't see it.  They will after we smoke Alabama.

Still can't see it. I guess the rain held down the smoke.

[hogdogcrazy]

This team is going to be a BEAST.  I can't believe so many people here can't see it.  They will after we smoke Alabama.

Uh huh.  Don't quit your day job dude.  And stop believing the sunshine pumpers.  They couldn't care less if we win games or not as long as we can claim that
Integrity thingy.

[Hogtimes]

I think it is strange that some people think that if you don't believe that your team is going to beat everybody you play.....you are not a good fan.

[Johnny America]

No reason to let this thread die.