Arkansas beat us because they are tougher than us

[onewoof]

Starting to realize that. We are a talented team. We do have a limit on how tough we will play someone to man out a win though.

Road games are tough. Auburn lost at Arkansas last night. The crowd is a big big factor at Bud Walton.

Takes both talent and toughness to win a regular season road game or a tournament game. We had both in the 2003/2004 season - we won every single road game.

We REALLY had both in 1996 Final Four run. Lots of talent and Dampier in the middle.

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

This team doesn’t have a Brandon Vincent, Charles Rhodes or Russell Walters on it.. also it doesn’t seem to have a leader on the floor.

 

[Jack Klompus.sixpack]

I am amazed at their crowd energy.

 

[preacher_dawg]

This team doesn’t have a Brandon Vincent, Charles Rhodes or Russell Walters on it.. also it doesn’t seem to have a leader on the floor.

Or on the coach's seat

 

[WilCoDawg]

That place was rocking last night.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

It’s the magic of the Bud.

 

[KentuckyDawg13]

Thus why Musselman is being looked at by UofL

https://www.si.com/college/louisville/basketball/coaching-candidate-profile-eric-musselman

 

[tcdog70]

no-what we don't have is a finisher. No go to guy.. a get the hell out of the way and give the ball to me guy. we have 13 who thinks he is Labron but is a TO or miss shot waiting to happen. We have nobody that can make a 3 when you need one. Tough-I think we are tough enough--clutch is what we are not.

 

[The Maroon Pug]

Hm, must be nice. Wonder what could be done to make the Hump bump again? I'm sure our Athletic dept has been working hard on improving this the past 10 years.*

 

[dawgstudent]

https://www.si.com/college/louisville/basketball/coaching-candidate-profile-eric-musselman

I would be shocked if he went to Louisville.

 

[kired]

This team doesn’t have a Brandon Vincent, Charles Rhodes or Russell Walters on it..

Feels like Matthews has that potential. Maybe in another year. Think he's ever so slightly smaller than those guys.

 

[dorndawg]

I would be shocked if he went to Louisville.

Wouldn't that at best be a lateral move? Not to mention Louisville basketball is always going to be little brother, whereas at Arkansas he's King Dingaling.

 

[DawgsOnTheWing]

They had 20K+ in BWA last night, a record crowd. Twice as many as the Hump can hold. Add the magnitude of the game and the opponent, you got an electric atmosphere. When the Hump is full, it gets loud, too.

 

[maroonmania]

This team doesn’t have a Brandon Vincent, Charles Rhodes or Russell Walters on it.. also it doesn’t seem to have a leader on the floor.

Also, we are WAY too limited on 3 point shooting. Not being able to do much from behind the arc puts you at a significant disadvantage these days. I bet the team we have would be a 7 seed or better in the NCAA tournament if we still had DJ Stewart.

 

[onewoof]

Arkansas isn't a pretty team by any means. That aren't even that talented. They just out tough you.

We do look pretty but not tough at times. Tolus first game back he looked tough. We played tough at Rupp, but couldn't maintain it.

 

[Smoked Toag]

Wouldn't that at best be a lateral move? Not to mention Louisville basketball is always going to be little brother, whereas at Arkansas he's King Dingaling.

No way. Louisville has a huge basketball following/tradition. Reminds me a lot of MSU baseball as far as the loyal fan support and gameday atmosphere. Yes, they were hurt by the Pitino scandals but if they hired the right coach they'd be right back in the mix.

Solid step above Arkansas. You might say they are Auburn football - they aren't the most dominant program out there, but they are in the neighborhood and have support, both with fans and corporate.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

Starting to realize that. We are a talented team. We do have a limit on how tough we will play someone to man out a win though.

Road games are tough. Auburn lost at Arkansas last night. The crowd is a big big factor at Bud Walton.

Takes both talent and toughness to win a regular season road game or a tournament game. We had both in the 2003/2004 season - we won every single road game.

We REALLY had both in 1996 Final Four run. Lots of talent and Dampier in the middle.

Seems like a common thread for all of Howland's teams. Every year teams beat us just due to being more physical and tougher.

 

[Drebin]

This team doesn’t have a Brandon Vincent, Charles Rhodes or Russell Walters on it.. also it doesn’t seem to have a leader on the floor.

I'm biased on this topic, but Matthews is a leader on the floor, when Howland comes to his senses and puts him on the floor. Just watch him. He's always getting people into the right spots. He's really good most of the time on defense. He rebounds the basketball. He can relieve on ball pressure on our guards by handling the ball some.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

We sucks! I hates Us!!

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[hogfan14]

No way. Louisville has a huge basketball following/tradition.

So does Arkansas really, it's just been longer since they were in the national conversation outside of last season. A lot like Tennessee football I guess. Not many programs can draw 20,300 people to a game though. Plus Muss has a top 5 class coming in next year.