Arkansas (11/28/20)

[CMJ]

We go on the road for a major early test.  Arkansas looks to be improved from last year based on their recruiting.

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

Both teams first test, and Arkansas lost 2 of their top players from last year that did damage to us. This should be a competitive game, but if we can't knock down shots, it'll get ugly...

[emmitt01]

 

I would also caution not to get too invested in a win or a loss.  The team that lost to Arkansas last year was not the team that finished the season.  The same will be true this year.  
 

McBride, Jones, Lewis, Abou, etc. are all new to the rotation (with only one game against subpar competition under their belt) and I guarantee McCasland doesn’t know his minutes load yet.  

Edited November 27, 2020 by emmitt01

[UNTLifer]

We will also benefit from the lack of a, or a smaller than normal crowd. 

[Hogfan14]

I think it will definitely be more high scoring than last year

[BillySee58]

16 minutes ago, Hogfan14 said:

I think it will definitely be more high scoring than last year

Hopefully we can keep them around 66 points like they were at last year, especially with Jones, Joe, and Whitt (their top 3 scorers from last season) all gone. We should be in good shape if that happens

[greenminer]

Great matchup! Excited to see how our program's continuity and development will matchup against a supposedly higher tier of talent, but victims of roster turnover.

[Hogfan14]

50 minutes ago, greenminer said:

Great matchup! Excited to see how our program's continuity and development will matchup against a supposedly higher tier of talent, but victims of roster turnover.

Yeah 10 new players on the Arkansas roster is pretty crazy.

-3 immediately eligible grad transfers

-3 transfers who sat out last year (one tore his ACL however so won’t play)

-4 freshman high school recruits

Guess that’s just college basketball today though.

[meangreen11]

39 minutes ago, Hogfan14 said:

Guess that’s just college basketball today though.

So true - hard to find chemistry!

[greenminer]

1 hour ago, Hogfan14 said:

Guess that’s just college basketball today though.

Yeah. I remember watching Tim Floyd touch on this years ago, right before a heated exchange with a local reporter.

 

https://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2016/5/14/11671104/tim-floyd-rant-college-basketball-transfers-high-low

 

Edited November 27, 2020 by greenminer

[El Paso Eagle]

Kaplowitz is a good Sports talk host, but he does believe he is an expert at many things. Floyd comments on transfers, IMO, are spot on. I know many today would like to see complete freedom for players to transfer as they wish but I'm not so sure it the best for the game.

 

[El Paso Eagle]

P.S. I also like how he points out that higher profile programs basically recruit players from the mid-majors

[Hogfan14]

1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

P.S. I also like how he points out that higher profile programs basically recruit players from the mid-majors

It does suck for the mid-majors but on the other hand there are a lot more spots open in return for high school recruits that used to be takes for high profile programs, but their spots fill up with transfers so a lot more borderline top 100 players each recruiting class are ending up at mid-majors now. It’s almost not worth it for high majors to recruit those high 3* or low 4* types anymore when they can try to lure a proven college player in the transfer portal so you have teams like Dayton getting really good 4-year players out of it that aren’t quite developed to an elite level yet but still good gets.

[Mean Green Fan4Life]

As a Mean Green fan who grew up in Arkansas (Razorback fan too), this year’s Arkansas team could be scary good. Coach Musselman has depth and so many lineup possibilities this season it’s crazy.   While he prefers to only run 8 players out per game, Musselman’s Razorbacks are easily 10 deep.  In addition to the matchup nightmares presented to Arkansas opponents (by its size, speed, and athletic combinations), almost every player on their team can shoot the 3.  One interesting player to consider is the Razorback’s Connor Vanover (7-3 Forward).  Coach Musselman discussed the possibility this Summer of using Vanover to help run the offense at times during the season.  That’s crazy to consider a 7-3 point forward running their offense.   But, it will happen at some point this season.  What makes Vanover even more unique is his ability to hit the 3.  
 

I’m certainly not saying that the Razorbacks are unbeatable.  Every team is beatable.  What I am saying is that I am expecting big things out of Arkansas and UNT this season.  As a Mean Green fan, I’m pulling for us to get the victory and I am also excited to watch both my teams compete this season.  

 

Edited November 28, 2020 by Mean Green Fan4Life

[greenjoe]

I wonder if the Razorbacks will fall for that fake punt return again ?

[Mean Green Fan4Life]

3 minutes ago, greenjoe said:

I wonder if the Razorbacks will fall for that fake punt return again ?

Not likely!  Lol

[greenminer]

1 hour ago, Mean Green Fan4Life said:

Not likely!  Lol

I’ve been to Arkansas. I wouldn’t rule this out.

[Matt from A700]

I know it's supposed to be on the SEC Network, but will it also be available to watch on YouTube as well?

[CMJ]

I can't get the tunein radio broadcast to work.  Guess I'll have to follow the scoreboard online.

[bstnsportsfan3]

Watching on the ESPN app. Ark length affecting us early. Down 10-4 at the first media timeout

[greenminer]

13 minutes ago, CMJ said:

I can't get the tunein radio broadcast to work.  Guess I'll have to follow the scoreboard online.

Something about the TV broadcast deal blocks it from the MGRN. They mentioned this on the FB game feed.

you need to hear the ARK radio broadcast.

I'm listening to Arkansas Basketball on @TuneIn. #NowPlaying

[Mean Green Fan4Life]

It’s on ESPN +

 

[CMJ]

I don't pay for ESPN+.  

 

Thanks greenminer.

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

Defense looking solid but offense is playing awful. Turnovers lead to fouls, and that’s what’s happening 

[Mean Green Fan4Life]

17-17 now