re: Arkansas fans, what should we expect in 2016 from the Hogs?

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Dan skipper is a massive dude. He probably dips 2 cans at a time

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He will be starting at left tackle this season. Next to him, at guard, is Hjalte Froholdt. Remember that guy's name. He is a stud. I guess he has only been playing football for a few years, and he was recruited here as a defensive tackle, but they decided they wanted him on the offensive line this season. So this is his first go round playing offensive line...since this spring, and he has that position locked down tight. He legit looks like an animal, and apparently has enough leverage/power to knock a d-lineman flat on his arse with a single pop of his hands. And these d-linemen he is going against are bad dudes themselves.

Between Skipper and Froholdt on that left line, I expect a lot of power run plays to the left where that entire half of the field is basically erased from the play. I think it explains how Devwah Whaley was able to average 7 YPC this fall against Arkansas's number one defense.

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I'll admit I'm not as in tune with your returners, what you lost, positions you are confident/not confident in, or just general expectations.

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Definitely in tune with Aggy's tho

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Allen in the 2800-3200 range with 28-30 TD's

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I went all the way back to 1990 and the only Arkansas QBs who have put up those numbers are Brandon Allen last year and Ryan Mallett in 2010 and 2011. So a 3rd year starter, and an NFL starter in an offense with a polar opposite focus than your current offense.

What makes you think a first year starter will put up those numbers?

He has been an NFL starter and has that level of an arm.

But I wouldn't be surprised if Allen put up about 2800 yards. 20 TD is reasonable with yalls WRs and TEs. I was mostly pointing out 30 TD would be rare for a first year starter anywhere. That's a season record at a lot of schools.

Enos is still here and Austin is a small step or no step down from where his older brother was last year talent wise. If anything he's a step up in ability from Brandon.

It was really Brandon's experience that allowed him to start last year. That experience is huge in crunch time and Brandon bailed us out a few times last year when our defense failed us. If our defense doesn't improve like it's expected to, we'll take a step back and only win 6 or 7 games. But our improved defense and experienced skill positions around Austin will make up for his lack of experience.

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I was mostly pointing out 30 TD would be rare for a first year starter anywhere.

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but if we have one of our goofy 5 or 6 OT games he could get 6 or 7 there and only need 2 a game the rest of the year, not likely but possible

also depends on how long it takes the OT to come together because they guys n the other end of the passes are going to be really good

Early non-con game should tell us something.

I expect them to beat TCU.

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Early non-con game should tell us something.

I expect them to beat TCU.

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It is important if we are going to have a great season but Bert has shown this team can bounce back after early losses. Losing TCU and A&M early would be difficult to overcome though.

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Nah, It appears to me that the players keep the focus for the entire season. Bielema installs a tough mentality.

Just an outsiders view...

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I am agreeing with you though

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The TCU thing really has me stumped. I mean, the Hogs return much more of their team than they do. TCU is replacing like 80% of their offensive production this season. And damn near their entire offensive line.

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All of that is true but it is just going to come down to how well we can contain Kenny Hill and what he is able to do after not playing for over a year.