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Posted on 8/25/17 at 7:06 pm to TheCheshireHog
Posted on 8/25/17 at 7:06 pm to TheCheshireHog
If our oline is decent our offense is going to be scary good .
I have no idea what to expect from the defense
I have no idea what to expect from the defense
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:26 pm to oklahogjr
I'm worried about running back.
The fact that devwah isn't the clear cut #1 over a guy who couldn't get playing time at SC is worrisome. We might miss Williams a lot.
The fact that devwah isn't the clear cut #1 over a guy who couldn't get playing time at SC is worrisome. We might miss Williams a lot.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:41 pm to russellvillehog
Devwah was absolutely terrible in pass protection last season... If he hasn't gotten better, then that'll be a major problem
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:43 pm to cubsfan5150
Word from the guy on hogville who has a son on the o line is that we have switched our scheme around blocking wise to try and take pressure off of our backs doing pass pro. Apparently a lot of our problems wasn't necessarily o line missing, but both backs not picking up guys.
This post was edited on 8/25/17 at 8:44 pm
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:16 pm to russellvillehog
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hogville
Tardville
Any news from there is fake news
Posted on 8/25/17 at 9:49 pm to ArHog
If it wasn't for the fact that he has a son directly on the roster and can be at far more practices and meetings than even our media I would say it's b.s.
But he can ask things to coaches none of us can. He said he specifically asked what everyone's assignments were on certain plays. He said losing collins hurt quite tremendously as he was an excellent blocker.
I know that place is a cesspool of stupid, but this one guy is a good source of info as it is direct information and not stupid musing of retards. Because of him I knew Dylan hays was playing NT for weeks before fall camp. (He didn't mention him by name, but said a guy who hasn't contributed yet has switched over. Said he played the position in high school. I did my research and figured it out.)
But he can ask things to coaches none of us can. He said he specifically asked what everyone's assignments were on certain plays. He said losing collins hurt quite tremendously as he was an excellent blocker.
I know that place is a cesspool of stupid, but this one guy is a good source of info as it is direct information and not stupid musing of retards. Because of him I knew Dylan hays was playing NT for weeks before fall camp. (He didn't mention him by name, but said a guy who hasn't contributed yet has switched over. Said he played the position in high school. I did my research and figured it out.)
Posted on 8/26/17 at 1:21 am to russellvillehog
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FAYETTEVILLE -- Six days out from its season-opener, Arkansas is preparing like it will have its two injured receivers available to play.
Senior Jared Cornelius (back) and sophomore T.J. Hammonds (knee) are both included in the Razorbacks' first depth chart, which was released Friday, but head coach Bret Bielema said a final determination won't be made until next week.
"J-Red and T.J. Hammonds are both incorporated in the game plan," Bielema said. "We'll let them practice this week and make a decision probably next Tuesday, whether they'll play or not."
Based on Bielema's comments, Hammonds seems to be the most likely to play against Florida A&M on Thursday. He is listed as a running back and wide receiver on the roster and is expected to contribute at both positions in 2017.
Although he is on the depth chart as a receiver, Bielema said Hammonds worked solely at running back on Wednesday and will start Friday's practice at running back before running some route during the 7-on-7 sessions.
Offensive coordinator Dan Enos has been impressed with him since he returned to practice Monday, when the roster expanded from the 105-man limit during fall camp.
"I'm not a doctor or anything, but every day he gets more comfortable, gets his strength back," Enos said. "I think he's going to continue to get better and get better very quickly."
Cornelius returned to practice when the roster expanded, too, but hasn't been as involved as Hammonds. Despite saying it would be 7-10 days before Cornelius gets fully cleared at the NWA Touchdown Club on Wednesday, Bielema said he'll work into the offense next week.
Whether or not he plays in the season-opener may be a game-day decision.
"With a back, since I've been doing this as a head coach, you really rely on the information he's giving you," Bielema said. "Obviously we can take some different medical approaches with MRIs and Cat-Scans and all that stuff to get a real picture, but I think Jared, the conversation I had with him going back to when we pulled him out of fall camp, is he's got to feel great about how he feels.
"He literally was just in my office a half-hour ago. The program he did this morning with Matt (Summers) in the training room he said was the best he's ever felt."
Enos was even more optimistic that Cornelius will be available Thursday, saying the "prognosis sounds really, really good."
While his presence may not be critical against an FCS opponent, Cornelius is expected to be a key player on Arkansas' offense this season. He is the only receiver on the Razorbacks' roster with more than two career receptions and was the top slot receiver in the SEC in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus.
However, if he can't play Thursday, Enos said he was confident in the receivers who will be available.
"I think we have guys in position to do those things if he can't play, but we won't change the game plan," Enos said. "There's things we will do if we have him available though."
Deon Stewart, Jordan Jones and LaMichael Pettway are the other starting receivers on Arkansas' depth chart, while Jonathan Nance, De'Vion Warren and Koilan Jackson are listed as backups alongside Hammonds.
FAYETTEVILLE -- Six days out from its season-opener, Arkansas is preparing like it will have its two injured receivers available to play.
Senior Jared Cornelius (back) and sophomore T.J. Hammonds (knee) are both included in the Razorbacks' first depth chart, which was released Friday, but head coach Bret Bielema said a final determination won't be made until next week.
"J-Red and T.J. Hammonds are both incorporated in the game plan," Bielema said. "We'll let them practice this week and make a decision probably next Tuesday, whether they'll play or not."
Based on Bielema's comments, Hammonds seems to be the most likely to play against Florida A&M on Thursday. He is listed as a running back and wide receiver on the roster and is expected to contribute at both positions in 2017.
Although he is on the depth chart as a receiver, Bielema said Hammonds worked solely at running back on Wednesday and will start Friday's practice at running back before running some route during the 7-on-7 sessions.
Offensive coordinator Dan Enos has been impressed with him since he returned to practice Monday, when the roster expanded from the 105-man limit during fall camp.
"I'm not a doctor or anything, but every day he gets more comfortable, gets his strength back," Enos said. "I think he's going to continue to get better and get better very quickly."
Cornelius returned to practice when the roster expanded, too, but hasn't been as involved as Hammonds. Despite saying it would be 7-10 days before Cornelius gets fully cleared at the NWA Touchdown Club on Wednesday, Bielema said he'll work into the offense next week.
Whether or not he plays in the season-opener may be a game-day decision.
"With a back, since I've been doing this as a head coach, you really rely on the information he's giving you," Bielema said. "Obviously we can take some different medical approaches with MRIs and Cat-Scans and all that stuff to get a real picture, but I think Jared, the conversation I had with him going back to when we pulled him out of fall camp, is he's got to feel great about how he feels.
"He literally was just in my office a half-hour ago. The program he did this morning with Matt (Summers) in the training room he said was the best he's ever felt."
Enos was even more optimistic that Cornelius will be available Thursday, saying the "prognosis sounds really, really good."
While his presence may not be critical against an FCS opponent, Cornelius is expected to be a key player on Arkansas' offense this season. He is the only receiver on the Razorbacks' roster with more than two career receptions and was the top slot receiver in the SEC in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus.
However, if he can't play Thursday, Enos said he was confident in the receivers who will be available.
"I think we have guys in position to do those things if he can't play, but we won't change the game plan," Enos said. "There's things we will do if we have him available though."
Deon Stewart, Jordan Jones and LaMichael Pettway are the other starting receivers on Arkansas' depth chart, while Jonathan Nance, De'Vion Warren and Koilan Jackson are listed as backups alongside Hammonds.
Posted on 9/1/17 at 9:07 am to Razorback Reverend
Posted on 9/4/17 at 1:21 pm to Razorback Reverend
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:11 pm to Columbia
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Coach Bret Bielema
"I wish I had words after the game. I thought some good things came through that we practice throughout the week but when we did not do good things we had failure. We had frustration"
"In second half, we did not execute and as coaches I take that responsibility and we will go back and correct things."
"We have a bye week and we have to be the best football team in the country from now and until the next game we play which will be Texas A&M."
"We got to get a lot better as a whole."
"As far as the kicking game we had a guy kicking 95 percent in the fall camp and to go out there and miss a cheap shot is unexecuseble."
Quarterback Austin Allen
"No not at all. I did not think it was going to go like that. But our defense keep us in there and great job by them."
"They had some good coverage's. We will be fine. We will have some film study."
"I just got to finish and we have to convert third downs."
"It is a team sport and the offense has to finish."
Santos Ramirez
"It came down to them wanting it more and its a team game. They outplayed us in the end."
"I mean as a defense we got to get off the field on third down."
"We need them points and we cant get down. I'm not downing Cole (Hedlund) but we need them points."
Kevin Richardson
"I mean we have to compete. We got to get off the field."
"It was frustrating on tackling and giving up the run."
Frank Ragnow
"We've got to be able to run the ball and keep drives alive."
"We will have to fix the issue and look at ourselves hard in the mirror.
"I am sick of talking about how we can't get the run game going."
Coach Bret Bielema
"I wish I had words after the game. I thought some good things came through that we practice throughout the week but when we did not do good things we had failure. We had frustration"
"In second half, we did not execute and as coaches I take that responsibility and we will go back and correct things."
"We have a bye week and we have to be the best football team in the country from now and until the next game we play which will be Texas A&M."
"We got to get a lot better as a whole."
"As far as the kicking game we had a guy kicking 95 percent in the fall camp and to go out there and miss a cheap shot is unexecuseble."
Quarterback Austin Allen
"No not at all. I did not think it was going to go like that. But our defense keep us in there and great job by them."
"They had some good coverage's. We will be fine. We will have some film study."
"I just got to finish and we have to convert third downs."
"It is a team sport and the offense has to finish."
Santos Ramirez
"It came down to them wanting it more and its a team game. They outplayed us in the end."
"I mean as a defense we got to get off the field on third down."
"We need them points and we cant get down. I'm not downing Cole (Hedlund) but we need them points."
Kevin Richardson
"I mean we have to compete. We got to get off the field."
"It was frustrating on tackling and giving up the run."
Frank Ragnow
"We've got to be able to run the ball and keep drives alive."
"We will have to fix the issue and look at ourselves hard in the mirror.
"I am sick of talking about how we can't get the run game going."
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:13 pm to Razorback Reverend
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Two years ago, Bret Bielema led his Razorbacks into a massive Week 2 disappointment against Toledo. It’s a result that’s still inexcusable and perhaps should have been an even larger red flag for fans and administrators than it was, but the fact remains that Bielema led the Razorbacks to an impressive turnaround that season in which Arkansas won seven of their last nine games, including five SEC games.
That’s the story we’ll probably here from Bielema himself and/or his supporters over at least the next two weeks. I’m always among the first to suggest unusual results from prior years are worthless indicators of future success. And if Bielema is not able to quickly get this season headed in the right direction, discord among the fanbase will only continue to grow. Patience in Year 5 is lower than it was in Year 3, as it should be. Frustration with Bielema following the TCU game was understandably as high as I’ve ever seen it.
Does that mean that Bielema’s on the so-called hot seat? The most frequent argument that he’s safe is the massive size of buyout, which sits at $15.4 million throughout the calendar year (it drops to $11.7 million on January 1st). It’s a big enough figure that has drawn some heat on Long himself. Bielema’s original 2017 buyout from his initial 2012 contract was just $6.4 million, so Long more than doubled it following Arkansas’, let’s say, “memorable” 7-6 2014 campaign.
As far as I’ve been able to find, the $15.4 million would be the largest buyout in SEC history, and the only one in all of college sports I’ve seen larger than that is Charlie Weis’ buyout at Notre Dame. Les Miles’ LSU buyout topped out at $12.9 million. If Texas A&M fires Kevin Sumlin this year, they will owe him $11.25 million.
Jeff Long has not been known to spend money in ways that are “largest in the SEC”. Arkansas’ revenues aren’t as high as other teams in the league and while Long has orchestrated the building of some great new facilities on the Arkansas campus, the Hogs don’t have the capability of spending as much as some of our neighbors.
Further complicating the matter is Arkansas’ very recent, high profile stadium renovation. There will be concern that if Arkansas spends record amounts in buyout money, it may have more difficulty in affording the new stadium upgrade. At least that would be the public perception, especially among those who disagreed with the decision to spend $160 million, which would all come from donations and ticket sales, on the football stadium.
Bielema’s buyout, plus whatever would be owed to his assistants and the possible additional buyout Arkansas might have to pay for the next coach to get out of his current contract, could easily be well more than 10% of the actual expansion. And that’s assuming the next coach is more successful and we don’t have to consider a buyout for him in 4-ish years. That’s hard to swallow politically.
That being said, the flip side of the issue is the fear of apathy resulting in fewer donations, ticket sales, and merchandise sold. As being a college sports fan gets more expensive every year, the cost of apathy for universities only grows as well, and the offseason is long. How much would it cost Arkansas if it has to spend the 8 months between games with a reputation as a sinking ship?
Also, Arkansas may decide this fall to discontinue playing games in War Memorial Stadium. Since it’s not solely a Jeff Long decision, its unknown if he thinks he can factor in additional revenue from playing an extra game in Fayetteville when considering future decisions. But especially since the stadium expansion is expected to be complete next fall, and the expansion alone expected to bring in seven figures per game at a minimum (not counting the significant lost revenue Arkansas already misses out on from the suites and club seats that have been available for 15 years), that may make a difficult decision a little easier.
It would be ironic if getting out of War Memorial Stadium, something Bielema has always wanted to do even if he’s never said so publicly, would be a primary way to be able to pay off his buyout and cost him his job.
I don’t know what will happen in the next 10 games. We must remember that TCU regularly fields on of the better defenses in the Big 12 (low bar, but still) and is a more than respectable opponent. Arkansas was definitely not the only SEC team to struggle this weekend, so I do believe there will be opportunities for successes this year. But will it be enough to satisfy a fanbase and administration that’s lived through as many embarrassments as triumphs with this regime?
Two years ago, Bret Bielema led his Razorbacks into a massive Week 2 disappointment against Toledo. It’s a result that’s still inexcusable and perhaps should have been an even larger red flag for fans and administrators than it was, but the fact remains that Bielema led the Razorbacks to an impressive turnaround that season in which Arkansas won seven of their last nine games, including five SEC games.
That’s the story we’ll probably here from Bielema himself and/or his supporters over at least the next two weeks. I’m always among the first to suggest unusual results from prior years are worthless indicators of future success. And if Bielema is not able to quickly get this season headed in the right direction, discord among the fanbase will only continue to grow. Patience in Year 5 is lower than it was in Year 3, as it should be. Frustration with Bielema following the TCU game was understandably as high as I’ve ever seen it.
Does that mean that Bielema’s on the so-called hot seat? The most frequent argument that he’s safe is the massive size of buyout, which sits at $15.4 million throughout the calendar year (it drops to $11.7 million on January 1st). It’s a big enough figure that has drawn some heat on Long himself. Bielema’s original 2017 buyout from his initial 2012 contract was just $6.4 million, so Long more than doubled it following Arkansas’, let’s say, “memorable” 7-6 2014 campaign.
As far as I’ve been able to find, the $15.4 million would be the largest buyout in SEC history, and the only one in all of college sports I’ve seen larger than that is Charlie Weis’ buyout at Notre Dame. Les Miles’ LSU buyout topped out at $12.9 million. If Texas A&M fires Kevin Sumlin this year, they will owe him $11.25 million.
Jeff Long has not been known to spend money in ways that are “largest in the SEC”. Arkansas’ revenues aren’t as high as other teams in the league and while Long has orchestrated the building of some great new facilities on the Arkansas campus, the Hogs don’t have the capability of spending as much as some of our neighbors.
Further complicating the matter is Arkansas’ very recent, high profile stadium renovation. There will be concern that if Arkansas spends record amounts in buyout money, it may have more difficulty in affording the new stadium upgrade. At least that would be the public perception, especially among those who disagreed with the decision to spend $160 million, which would all come from donations and ticket sales, on the football stadium.
Bielema’s buyout, plus whatever would be owed to his assistants and the possible additional buyout Arkansas might have to pay for the next coach to get out of his current contract, could easily be well more than 10% of the actual expansion. And that’s assuming the next coach is more successful and we don’t have to consider a buyout for him in 4-ish years. That’s hard to swallow politically.
That being said, the flip side of the issue is the fear of apathy resulting in fewer donations, ticket sales, and merchandise sold. As being a college sports fan gets more expensive every year, the cost of apathy for universities only grows as well, and the offseason is long. How much would it cost Arkansas if it has to spend the 8 months between games with a reputation as a sinking ship?
Also, Arkansas may decide this fall to discontinue playing games in War Memorial Stadium. Since it’s not solely a Jeff Long decision, its unknown if he thinks he can factor in additional revenue from playing an extra game in Fayetteville when considering future decisions. But especially since the stadium expansion is expected to be complete next fall, and the expansion alone expected to bring in seven figures per game at a minimum (not counting the significant lost revenue Arkansas already misses out on from the suites and club seats that have been available for 15 years), that may make a difficult decision a little easier.
It would be ironic if getting out of War Memorial Stadium, something Bielema has always wanted to do even if he’s never said so publicly, would be a primary way to be able to pay off his buyout and cost him his job.
I don’t know what will happen in the next 10 games. We must remember that TCU regularly fields on of the better defenses in the Big 12 (low bar, but still) and is a more than respectable opponent. Arkansas was definitely not the only SEC team to struggle this weekend, so I do believe there will be opportunities for successes this year. But will it be enough to satisfy a fanbase and administration that’s lived through as many embarrassments as triumphs with this regime?
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:39 pm to Razorback Reverend
The A&M game will all but seal one coach's fate. Aggie she looked absolutely pathetic this weekend, but so do Arkansas. If Aggy had their starting QB, it would be Game set, match, but with their 2nd or 3rd stringer I have no idea.
I do know this though...they will overwhelm our O-Line on a monumental scale. They should have twice of the front seven talent as FAMU and TCU combined. They also have an ok kicker, which we do not.
Incredibly, First team to 10 points may win the game.
I do know this though...they will overwhelm our O-Line on a monumental scale. They should have twice of the front seven talent as FAMU and TCU combined. They also have an ok kicker, which we do not.
Incredibly, First team to 10 points may win the game.
Posted on 9/11/17 at 12:18 am to Jack Ruby
At least we won't be forced to watch a Myles Garrett vs. Colton Jackson matchup
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:43 pm to gohogs141
Bret Bielema
— Done a lot of evaluation since Saturday. Went through film Sunday with coordinators, which is a change-up. Normally they just watch a few plays with coordinators and the rest with position coaches. Watched film again Tuesday with position coaches. "A double-dip effect to show how important this game was." ... "It wasn't all negative. There were a lot of positives."
— Talk about a 12 percent rule they try to hold themselves under offensively, includes turnovers and penalties. Were under 3 percent the other day. Were at 17 percent Saturday.
— Got a lot of messages from kids and coaches about what they're going to do better. Had a meeting yesterday and told them he didn't need Superman to show up, he just needs them to play like how they do during the week.
— Have to put players in position to do best. "It's not like we need to go out and have a free agency market." Players just need to play better."
— Healthier now than before the TCU game.
— Haven't been able to practice full speed the way they want until now.
— Will have 2 days of Texas A&M prep this week.
— Jared Cornelius hasn't been able to practice in spring and fall camp. He's now cleared for practice today and is intent on doing that. Did some uncharacteristic things Saturday. He, Jordan Jones, Jonathan Nance and Deon Stewart are working with the ones. T.J. Hammonds, De'Vion Warren, Jarrod Barnes, La'Michael Pettway and maybe Tobias Enlow with the twos. Want to settle more with the ones with TEs too. Jeremy Patton, Austin Cantrell and C.J. O'Grady will work with the one offense.
— In today's age more than ever, an offense with tempo can get hot and erase leads. Our lack of production offensively is something you have to be aware of. "If there's something that needs attention, we need to respond to it."
— Second-half offensive struggles are different than last year, because they played well in the first half of both Missouri and Virginia Tech games. Lot of moving parts with WRs and TEs. "The ability to make a play when it matters is big." Missed a few big plays offensively and defensively, too, with some third downs.
— Losing Rawleigh Williams hurt. Doing a good job coaching. Don't like the fact Chase Hayden only got 2 carries. That takes some assessment as well.
— Want the offensive line to keep getting better. The more they can bring along both tackle spots with consistency will be good. Ty Clary will have some bumps, but has done good.
— Felt better about 12 and 11 personnel going in, but 21, feel good about both fullbacks. That's a package you definitely have to look at.
— Want the TEs to get more reps to adjust to the speed of the game. Need to be big in big moments. Got after Austin Cantrell for a holding call and he ran out of bounds for what would've been a TD.
— Nothing on the film they couldn't correct.
— TCU's a team that'll win games that they went toe to toe for. Every phase could've won those games.
— He votes in the coaches poll. Thinks polls are based more off last year and who you play. Alabama deserves to be 1 all the time until someone proves different. Thinks the SEC East has picked up the pace. Moved to this conference because he wanted to be the best there is and doesn't think anything has changed.
— Would never be asked about physical practices if you sat in on practice. Learning to strain for that extra little bit can turn a 10-yard run to a TD.
— RB rotation-wise, he was surprised Hayden wasn't in more during the game. TCU was bringing pressures and they wanted to protect QB, but they need to get Hayden better at that so he can be on the field.
— Have to get better inside the 5-yard line.
— Liked the defense's demeanor. Missed the second FG and he was gut-punched, but every defensive starter was on the field going crazy. Defensive staff ignited their ability to have confidence and play well.
— If they did a FG right now, it'd be whoever does the best the next 2 weeks.
— Didn't call Hedlund juvenile, said the miss was juvenile. Over the last 3 years, "there has been no bigger supporter of Cole Hedlund than myself." Have to take into account performance in front of a crowd.
— They want to be successful. Don't think people realize how much it means to an 18-21 year old kid to get support. If people sat there and said "Go Hogs" they might feel better. Being positive instead of negative would help people feel better.
— Done a lot of evaluation since Saturday. Went through film Sunday with coordinators, which is a change-up. Normally they just watch a few plays with coordinators and the rest with position coaches. Watched film again Tuesday with position coaches. "A double-dip effect to show how important this game was." ... "It wasn't all negative. There were a lot of positives."
— Talk about a 12 percent rule they try to hold themselves under offensively, includes turnovers and penalties. Were under 3 percent the other day. Were at 17 percent Saturday.
— Got a lot of messages from kids and coaches about what they're going to do better. Had a meeting yesterday and told them he didn't need Superman to show up, he just needs them to play like how they do during the week.
— Have to put players in position to do best. "It's not like we need to go out and have a free agency market." Players just need to play better."
— Healthier now than before the TCU game.
— Haven't been able to practice full speed the way they want until now.
— Will have 2 days of Texas A&M prep this week.
— Jared Cornelius hasn't been able to practice in spring and fall camp. He's now cleared for practice today and is intent on doing that. Did some uncharacteristic things Saturday. He, Jordan Jones, Jonathan Nance and Deon Stewart are working with the ones. T.J. Hammonds, De'Vion Warren, Jarrod Barnes, La'Michael Pettway and maybe Tobias Enlow with the twos. Want to settle more with the ones with TEs too. Jeremy Patton, Austin Cantrell and C.J. O'Grady will work with the one offense.
— In today's age more than ever, an offense with tempo can get hot and erase leads. Our lack of production offensively is something you have to be aware of. "If there's something that needs attention, we need to respond to it."
— Second-half offensive struggles are different than last year, because they played well in the first half of both Missouri and Virginia Tech games. Lot of moving parts with WRs and TEs. "The ability to make a play when it matters is big." Missed a few big plays offensively and defensively, too, with some third downs.
— Losing Rawleigh Williams hurt. Doing a good job coaching. Don't like the fact Chase Hayden only got 2 carries. That takes some assessment as well.
— Want the offensive line to keep getting better. The more they can bring along both tackle spots with consistency will be good. Ty Clary will have some bumps, but has done good.
— Felt better about 12 and 11 personnel going in, but 21, feel good about both fullbacks. That's a package you definitely have to look at.
— Want the TEs to get more reps to adjust to the speed of the game. Need to be big in big moments. Got after Austin Cantrell for a holding call and he ran out of bounds for what would've been a TD.
— Nothing on the film they couldn't correct.
— TCU's a team that'll win games that they went toe to toe for. Every phase could've won those games.
— He votes in the coaches poll. Thinks polls are based more off last year and who you play. Alabama deserves to be 1 all the time until someone proves different. Thinks the SEC East has picked up the pace. Moved to this conference because he wanted to be the best there is and doesn't think anything has changed.
— Would never be asked about physical practices if you sat in on practice. Learning to strain for that extra little bit can turn a 10-yard run to a TD.
— RB rotation-wise, he was surprised Hayden wasn't in more during the game. TCU was bringing pressures and they wanted to protect QB, but they need to get Hayden better at that so he can be on the field.
— Have to get better inside the 5-yard line.
— Liked the defense's demeanor. Missed the second FG and he was gut-punched, but every defensive starter was on the field going crazy. Defensive staff ignited their ability to have confidence and play well.
— If they did a FG right now, it'd be whoever does the best the next 2 weeks.
— Didn't call Hedlund juvenile, said the miss was juvenile. Over the last 3 years, "there has been no bigger supporter of Cole Hedlund than myself." Have to take into account performance in front of a crowd.
— They want to be successful. Don't think people realize how much it means to an 18-21 year old kid to get support. If people sat there and said "Go Hogs" they might feel better. Being positive instead of negative would help people feel better.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:48 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
Dan Enos
— Thought Bielema wanted players to hear one voice when watching film together as entire units. Got through entire game and pointed out some positives and negatives.
— Austin Allen has played a lot better. He was real disappointed with how he played. When you're the QB, it gets magnified. He's created high expectations for himself. There's not one thing to pinpoint. "He's got to play faster, in my opinion. He's thinking too much." Trying to process too much. "We've got to get him to play instinctive, play faster." Missed some throws he normally doesn't. There were some technical issues on deep balls they were able to show him on film. Have confidence in him, but he needs to play better, they need to play better around him and they have to coach better.
— Some things with his follow through were off about his deep ball. Juxtaposed it with film from camp and deep balls. Misses on some deep balls Saturday were all mechanics.
— Chase Hayden didn't get in, in part because ever really got into sync. Would've liked 15 more plays for the offense. They thought David Williams sort of had the hot hand. They need to get Hayden more carries and he will next game.
— Referenced T.J. Hammonds as a fourth tailback. "We maybe need to get him in one spot permanently. He's got a lot on his plate." Going to use the bye week to get him more reps at WR, because we need his explosiveness. "I think he'll have a significant role before the season ends."
— Banged-up WRs have made it difficult to get continuity. Need to settle in on guys who are going to be in there with the ones and continually develop the younger guys. Some young guys, including Hammonds, Jarrod Barnes and Gary Cross, that need to keep being brought along until they have confidence they'll know where to line up and be.
— "We were inconsistent" in the run game. At times, were really good blocking guys. TCU is a really good defensive football team. There was a lot blitzing. A couple of them were structure were TCU made good calls, some they got physically beat and some the offense did well. Would've liked to have run the ball 8-9 more times, because he thinks they were physically wearing them down but they didn't have the ball long enough.
— Scoreless second halves were about not converting in the red zone and turnovers. "This is my third season here and we've scored a lot of points in the second half and overtime."
— Some of the issues were on Allen, some were on WRs. Had some drops, Cantrell lost track of where he was. Had enough reps that there should be a high confidence level. We've been running the same stuff and kept it simple.
— Cheyenne O'Grady has done a nice job. Played with good strain and was better in the run game vs TCU. Moving toward being an every down TE. Showed emotion, competitiveness they hadn't seen Saturday.
— Will probably start the same guys on the OL. Inside is playing well. The edges have been inconsistent. Both of them got beat off the edge. Frank Ragnow was outstanding, Hjalte Froholdt was good and Ty Clary continues to get better.
— Thought Allen's late frustration was a culmination of the whole afternoon.
— Had a missed assignment on one goal-line play and the other was a structure issue, which is his fault.
— Didn't ask Allen why he got a haircut. "As a good coach and supporter, I told him he looked very nice." ... "Maybe he just wanted to get a fresh start."
— Thought Bielema wanted players to hear one voice when watching film together as entire units. Got through entire game and pointed out some positives and negatives.
— Austin Allen has played a lot better. He was real disappointed with how he played. When you're the QB, it gets magnified. He's created high expectations for himself. There's not one thing to pinpoint. "He's got to play faster, in my opinion. He's thinking too much." Trying to process too much. "We've got to get him to play instinctive, play faster." Missed some throws he normally doesn't. There were some technical issues on deep balls they were able to show him on film. Have confidence in him, but he needs to play better, they need to play better around him and they have to coach better.
— Some things with his follow through were off about his deep ball. Juxtaposed it with film from camp and deep balls. Misses on some deep balls Saturday were all mechanics.
— Chase Hayden didn't get in, in part because ever really got into sync. Would've liked 15 more plays for the offense. They thought David Williams sort of had the hot hand. They need to get Hayden more carries and he will next game.
— Referenced T.J. Hammonds as a fourth tailback. "We maybe need to get him in one spot permanently. He's got a lot on his plate." Going to use the bye week to get him more reps at WR, because we need his explosiveness. "I think he'll have a significant role before the season ends."
— Banged-up WRs have made it difficult to get continuity. Need to settle in on guys who are going to be in there with the ones and continually develop the younger guys. Some young guys, including Hammonds, Jarrod Barnes and Gary Cross, that need to keep being brought along until they have confidence they'll know where to line up and be.
— "We were inconsistent" in the run game. At times, were really good blocking guys. TCU is a really good defensive football team. There was a lot blitzing. A couple of them were structure were TCU made good calls, some they got physically beat and some the offense did well. Would've liked to have run the ball 8-9 more times, because he thinks they were physically wearing them down but they didn't have the ball long enough.
— Scoreless second halves were about not converting in the red zone and turnovers. "This is my third season here and we've scored a lot of points in the second half and overtime."
— Some of the issues were on Allen, some were on WRs. Had some drops, Cantrell lost track of where he was. Had enough reps that there should be a high confidence level. We've been running the same stuff and kept it simple.
— Cheyenne O'Grady has done a nice job. Played with good strain and was better in the run game vs TCU. Moving toward being an every down TE. Showed emotion, competitiveness they hadn't seen Saturday.
— Will probably start the same guys on the OL. Inside is playing well. The edges have been inconsistent. Both of them got beat off the edge. Frank Ragnow was outstanding, Hjalte Froholdt was good and Ty Clary continues to get better.
— Thought Allen's late frustration was a culmination of the whole afternoon.
— Had a missed assignment on one goal-line play and the other was a structure issue, which is his fault.
— Didn't ask Allen why he got a haircut. "As a good coach and supporter, I told him he looked very nice." ... "Maybe he just wanted to get a fresh start."
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:49 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
Paul Rhoads
— Thinks the open date gives you the luxury of spending a little more time on corrections. They were able to do that as a defensive unit.
— The more you watch and see film, the more you'll be exposed to. Confident they got a lot of great learning.
— Thought the defense played "good not great. And as literature would tell us, good is the enemy of great. And we want to play great." Played good enough to keep them in the game, want to play well enough to secure victory.
— Said "third-and-1" 5 times. Result of poor first and second down defense. Had opportunities on third-and-medium and long.
— Santos Ramirez is playing at a very high level. "I would not say he played great because of enough missed tackles." Had a couple in the middle and a few late. As ugly as the late TD was, the kids were trying to strip the ball which is the only way to change it. The interception was a big-time play.
— Kamren Curl did really well in his first start. "Not surprising to any of us who watch him on the practice field ever day." Noticed him when he got beat deep and the WR dropped it. Didn't notice him much of the rest of the game, which can be the sign of a good CB.
— Don't think Dre Greenlaw played a great game being involved with 17 tackles because he could have had 20 plus. He's one of the playmakers on the unit and has to make plays when he has opportunities.
— Grant Morgan is an instinctive player. He's having to do that playing both LB spots. "You'll probably see Grant Morgan on the field more as the season goes along." Can provide breaks for the starters.
— "I thought we held up very well physically. Better than a year ago at this point in the season." Gassed at the end of the first half last year and tired for most of the second. Never sensed that Saturday. For the second game of the season, thought we played fast.
— Four guys deep at CB. De'Andre Coley creates a rotation at safety. Kevin Richardson and Josh Liddell at the nickel, with Micahh Smith potentially figuring in. Morgan a backup at inside LB. The defensive line rotated through 8 guys, which is how they want to play. Want to keep them fresh and keep morale high.
— Ramirez causes fumbles that way often during practice.
— Curl has maturity and it continues to show. "He's got a great physical presence, too. He doesn't look like your typical freshman CB." Asking him to do the same stuff they're asking Henre' Toliver do.
— Defensive linemen taking their time coming off the field when the offense substitutes was by design. "If I'm sending a defensive lineman out on the field, none of our DL know who he's coming in for." They have the opportunities to match substitution.
— It's more tiring to sprint out as a DL if you're asking them to go on the field sooner rather than later.
— "What is social media?" when asked about negativity online. Doesn't buy into social media. Kids are online. Leadership of the team has to steer them away from negativity appropriately. Haven't seen anything from the kids' mindset that's disturbed him. Nobody's more upset about the loss for their kids.
— Getting an early look at their opponent for the third straight game "is huge." Was very beneficial in the TCU game, regardless of the outcome and score. How they were able to align was better.
— Recruits pay a lot less attention to wins and loss than maybe people think. Just as many times, they got the kid when they lost when they were a head coach as they didn't when they win. If it mattered, kids would be decommitting on a weekly basis.
— Liked seeing Bijhon Jackson stick up for Bielema on Twitter. He's not the only one. "Our kids have been phenomenal since January." "I knew the meeting Sunday would be sensational" because they were ready to be coached.
— Saw Kellen Mond improve. Much more confident in game two than game one. Showed his arm strength and ability to throw accurately. Knew he could run after game one, but showed he can throw too. Team has responded around him.
— Have to get ready for A&M's offense. It is what it is, regardless of QB. That's what we have to get prepared for.
— Thinks the open date gives you the luxury of spending a little more time on corrections. They were able to do that as a defensive unit.
— The more you watch and see film, the more you'll be exposed to. Confident they got a lot of great learning.
— Thought the defense played "good not great. And as literature would tell us, good is the enemy of great. And we want to play great." Played good enough to keep them in the game, want to play well enough to secure victory.
— Said "third-and-1" 5 times. Result of poor first and second down defense. Had opportunities on third-and-medium and long.
— Santos Ramirez is playing at a very high level. "I would not say he played great because of enough missed tackles." Had a couple in the middle and a few late. As ugly as the late TD was, the kids were trying to strip the ball which is the only way to change it. The interception was a big-time play.
— Kamren Curl did really well in his first start. "Not surprising to any of us who watch him on the practice field ever day." Noticed him when he got beat deep and the WR dropped it. Didn't notice him much of the rest of the game, which can be the sign of a good CB.
— Don't think Dre Greenlaw played a great game being involved with 17 tackles because he could have had 20 plus. He's one of the playmakers on the unit and has to make plays when he has opportunities.
— Grant Morgan is an instinctive player. He's having to do that playing both LB spots. "You'll probably see Grant Morgan on the field more as the season goes along." Can provide breaks for the starters.
— "I thought we held up very well physically. Better than a year ago at this point in the season." Gassed at the end of the first half last year and tired for most of the second. Never sensed that Saturday. For the second game of the season, thought we played fast.
— Four guys deep at CB. De'Andre Coley creates a rotation at safety. Kevin Richardson and Josh Liddell at the nickel, with Micahh Smith potentially figuring in. Morgan a backup at inside LB. The defensive line rotated through 8 guys, which is how they want to play. Want to keep them fresh and keep morale high.
— Ramirez causes fumbles that way often during practice.
— Curl has maturity and it continues to show. "He's got a great physical presence, too. He doesn't look like your typical freshman CB." Asking him to do the same stuff they're asking Henre' Toliver do.
— Defensive linemen taking their time coming off the field when the offense substitutes was by design. "If I'm sending a defensive lineman out on the field, none of our DL know who he's coming in for." They have the opportunities to match substitution.
— It's more tiring to sprint out as a DL if you're asking them to go on the field sooner rather than later.
— "What is social media?" when asked about negativity online. Doesn't buy into social media. Kids are online. Leadership of the team has to steer them away from negativity appropriately. Haven't seen anything from the kids' mindset that's disturbed him. Nobody's more upset about the loss for their kids.
— Getting an early look at their opponent for the third straight game "is huge." Was very beneficial in the TCU game, regardless of the outcome and score. How they were able to align was better.
— Recruits pay a lot less attention to wins and loss than maybe people think. Just as many times, they got the kid when they lost when they were a head coach as they didn't when they win. If it mattered, kids would be decommitting on a weekly basis.
— Liked seeing Bijhon Jackson stick up for Bielema on Twitter. He's not the only one. "Our kids have been phenomenal since January." "I knew the meeting Sunday would be sensational" because they were ready to be coached.
— Saw Kellen Mond improve. Much more confident in game two than game one. Showed his arm strength and ability to throw accurately. Knew he could run after game one, but showed he can throw too. Team has responded around him.
— Have to get ready for A&M's offense. It is what it is, regardless of QB. That's what we have to get prepared for.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:43 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
quote:I literally want to strangle that fat worthless frick
If people sat there and said "Go Hogs" they might feel better. Being positive instead of negative would help people feel better.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 4:49 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
quote:why say this? Is this some sort of fricking excuse? Because if it is it's a goddamn terrible one. Newzflash to our entire coaching staff.. EVERY TEAM IN AMEEICA BLITZES. YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE THE OFFENSIVE LINE BE ABLE TO PICK UP A BLITZ AND SHOW THEM WHAT ONE LOOKS LIKE IN SPRING.
There was a lot blitzing.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 5:22 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
quote:
If people sat there and said "Go Hogs" they might feel better. Being positive instead of negative would help people feel better.
I didn't sit. I stood for almost the whole game yelling "GO HOGS!" like I do for every game.
Didn't make me feel better.
I get what he is trying to say. How fans should leave the players alone. I agree. However, to think being a positive fan makes losing easier is bullshite. Losing sucks just as much if not more for us positive fans.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 5:25 pm to Pygthagorean Theorem
quote:
Had a meeting yesterday and told them he didn't need Superman to show up, he just needs them to play like how they do during the week.
Passing the blame #1
quote:
— Have to put players in position to do best. "It's not like we need to go out and have a free agency market." Players just need to play better."
Passing the blame #2
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— Healthier now than before the TCU game.
Excuse #1
quote:
— Haven't been able to practice full speed the way they want until now.
Excuse #2
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— Will have 2 days of Texas A&M prep this week.
2 fricking days is all you're going to get out of 7 days in this by week on prep for the next game? Holy shite...I wish you had been my coach in college.
quote:
— Second-half offensive struggles are different than last year, because they played well in the first half of both Missouri and Virginia Tech games. Lot of moving parts with WRs and TEs. "The ability to make a play when it matters is big." Missed a few big plays offensively and defensively, too, with some third downs.
Excuse #3
Passing the blame #3
quote:
— Losing Rawleigh Williams hurt. Doing a good job coaching.
Excuse #4
quote:
Don't like the fact Chase Hayden only got 2 carries. That takes some assessment as well.
Well no shite dumb dumb. Anyone paying attention knew the kid wasn't on the field. WTF are you watching or paying attention to during the game coach?
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— TCU's a team that'll win games that they went toe to toe for. Every phase could've won those games.
Nobody knows how good they are and of course they'll win games. They still have Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor, Texas and no name directional schools on their schedule.
quote:
— Would never be asked about physical practices if you sat in on practice. Learning to strain for that extra little bit can turn a 10-yard run to a TD.
How about just starting with a single yard on the goal line Dumplin'?
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— RB rotation-wise, he was surprised Hayden wasn't in more during the game.
Then say something! Its your damn job! You're the head coach! Sweet baby Jesus...
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— Have to get better inside the 5-yard line.
That's what she said....literally and she knows nothing about football.
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— Liked the defense's demeanor.
You better. They're the only reason that game was close for 56:30.
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— Didn't call Hedlund juvenile, said the miss was juvenile. Over the last 3 years, "there has been no bigger supporter of Cole Hedlund than myself." Have to take into account performance in front of a crowd.
WTF ever. You threw the kid under the bus. We all already knew it. A head coach should call out players privately, not publicly. Kid is done at Arkansas.
Built in....Excuse #5
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— They want to be successful. Don't think people realize how much it means to an 18-21 year old kid to get support. If people sat there and said "Go Hogs" they might feel better. Being positive instead of negative would help people feel better.
Excuse #6
Passing the blame #4
Eat a dick #1
If you can't handle the heat, take your arse out of the kitchen.
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