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Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:57 pm to Arkla Missy
Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:57 pm to Arkla Missy
Good...I was about to call BS on your post.
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Posted on 9/13/15 at 10:57 pm to Razorback Reverend
Posted on 9/13/15 at 11:01 pm to sugatowng
Go ahead, suga. You certainly aren't the only one to stick your head in the sand concerning BA, but here's a stat for you ... 11-25. Not effective. Sorry.
You certainly aren't the only one to stick your head in the sand concerning BA, but here's a stat for you ... 11-25. Not effective. Sorry. Posted on 9/13/15 at 11:02 pm to Arkla Missy
If you're going to put that on BA then I can't help you...carry on though
Posted on 9/13/15 at 11:06 pm to sugatowng
Not at all. As I've said, I do not blame Allen; I blame Bielema for continuing with an ineffective quarterback. It is solely his responsibility to place the right person in that position. For whatever reason, he has not done it.
Posted on 9/13/15 at 11:13 pm to Arkla Missy
Well I hate to tell you this, but BA is the best we have had the last 3 sEasons. You can judge CBB next season with The AA/Town decision
Posted on 9/14/15 at 7:47 am to NaptownHog
Sports radio is tearing him down mercilessly this morning
Posted on 9/14/15 at 7:49 am to Old Sarge
On my front page of yahoo- which I know pulls stories similar to what I've read- there was at least 4 links yesterday slamming Bret about this comments then the loss - deservedly so IMO. I blame him more than BA or anyone else.
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 7:51 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 7:54 am to sugatowng
My point exactly. ... If B. Allen is the "best we have," something I'm not convinced of nor agree with, he should not be after this long. Bielema should have, at least by this point, someone else ready to go. As someone else said, regardless of whether BA is the best in practice or not, he hasn't proven himself in under pressure game winning situations & has had ample time to do so. The only way to know if someone else has the mentality to perform in the clutch is to let him have the chance. Bielema should absolutely have someone else prepared to take that chance by now. That's on him, and going into his third season with B. Allen, I'll judge Bielema right now on that because he's had plenty of time to recognize that mental weakness in Allen & recognize that mental strength in one of his other QBs.
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 7:56 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 7:58 am to piggilicious
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On my front page of yahoo- which I know pulls stories similar to what I've read- there was at least 4 links yesterday slamming Bret about this comments then the loss - deservedly so IMO. I blame him more than BA or anyone else.
More than anything else, I wish Bielema would just shut his damn mouth to media & stay off of social media with that crap. He has PLENTY to do other than run his mouth/fingers.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:13 am to Arkla Missy
Simpletons who watch football with simple minds scapegoat the QB. Saturday's loss was as much BA's fault as it was the fault of the crowd at WMS.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:17 am to hogfly
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Simpletons who watch football with simple minds scapegoat the QB. Saturday's loss was as much BA's fault as it was the fault of the crowd at WMS.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:24 am to Arkla Missy
Shouldnt have played @missouri hurt.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:26 am to Arkla Missy
Me too- i can't believe the 'karma' comment from Jen didn't teach him a lesson 2 years ago. I realize he gets asked questions and it's nice to speak your mind and all but as an adult one has usually learned what not to say - at least when they are sober. It is possible to be funny and endearing while only discussing your business and not be a buffoon while calling out others.
Being Long is on the committee, I hope he told Bert to stfu last week before the game was even played.
Being Long is on the committee, I hope he told Bert to stfu last week before the game was even played.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:27 am to hogfly
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hogfly
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No, actually, "simpletons" are those whose minds are closed to the truth, even when they literally witness it right before their eyes, time & again, while watching the games. Denying reality because one is too much of a homer to accept it is about as "simpleton" as you can get. ... Any QB for any team has the power to make or break that team in clutch situations just by the nature of his position. It is the coach's responsibility to place the correct personnel in that extremely important position for that reason. Sorry, I guess, if some simpletons can't comprehend that.
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 8:31 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:29 am to piggilicious
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Being Long is on the committee, I hope he told Bert to stfu last week before the game was even played.
I certainly hope he does if he hasn't already.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:35 am to Arkla Missy
BA made quite a few plays. You act like it's a dichotomy. This person can and this person can't. Bielema's system doesn't require a clutch player at the QB position. It requires a game manager, just as many many other pro style offenses require.
Would it be great to have Tom Brady or Peyton Manning to come through and stud out in the clutch with the game on the line? Sure. But those guys aren't a dime a dozen, and the likelihood of one of our youngsters being that person isn't really that high.
What you need is a QB that gives you the best chance to win through consistent play, game management, and leadership. Evidently, the staff feels that BA is that person. His stats also point to the fact that he's that person. The only reason we were in a position to even win the game, imo, was BA's play despite idiotic penalties from teammates and dropped passes. He definitely sailed a few passes (one in particular that would have been a game winner and had everyone singing his praises), but he also played his arse off and was one of the few bright spots for most of the game.
Speaking of simplistic: trying to say his W/L record condemns him as a QB is extremely simplistic. You're trying to say that the primary factor in our W/L record over the last 3 years is Brandon Allen? Really? It has nothing to do with the other guys who share the team or the rebuilding or anything of that nature? It's Brandon Allen, and the W/L record proves he's not a good QB? Okay. That's hard to wrap my brain around.
Would it be great to have Tom Brady or Peyton Manning to come through and stud out in the clutch with the game on the line? Sure. But those guys aren't a dime a dozen, and the likelihood of one of our youngsters being that person isn't really that high.
What you need is a QB that gives you the best chance to win through consistent play, game management, and leadership. Evidently, the staff feels that BA is that person. His stats also point to the fact that he's that person. The only reason we were in a position to even win the game, imo, was BA's play despite idiotic penalties from teammates and dropped passes. He definitely sailed a few passes (one in particular that would have been a game winner and had everyone singing his praises), but he also played his arse off and was one of the few bright spots for most of the game.
Speaking of simplistic: trying to say his W/L record condemns him as a QB is extremely simplistic. You're trying to say that the primary factor in our W/L record over the last 3 years is Brandon Allen? Really? It has nothing to do with the other guys who share the team or the rebuilding or anything of that nature? It's Brandon Allen, and the W/L record proves he's not a good QB? Okay. That's hard to wrap my brain around.
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 8:39 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:36 am to Arkla Missy
yall don't try and raid nela,, well, ok, yall can have Log Cabin..
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 8:40 am
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:49 am to hogfly
don't argue with her man, a woman is always right.
fighting a losing battle
fighting a losing battle
Posted on 9/14/15 at 8:52 am to Ole Geauxt
Most of BA's career had me wishing for the days of Casey Dick. However, it's pretty obvious to see he's light years ahead of where he was 2 years ago. Dude threw for 400+ yards and had 1 pick, which looked like a miscommunication. He's the last person I'd blame for the loss.
Anybody that watches other SEC games knows he's probably Top 4-5 in the league this year. Considering we don't run the spread that should be good enough for us to be successful. I'm sure Auburn, Alabama, LSU would gladly that BA right now.
Anybody that watches other SEC games knows he's probably Top 4-5 in the league this year. Considering we don't run the spread that should be good enough for us to be successful. I'm sure Auburn, Alabama, LSU would gladly that BA right now.
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