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Friday, February 15, 2008

How The West Was Won

How was the west won? We might be able to find out come Saturday at 3 PM. Since the TN loss, our focus as fans has shifted from daydreaming of an overall title to taking care of the west. I heard a stat that the last time the Hogs won at he Hump was when Nolan was at the reins back in 2000. Which seems about right, b/c it seems we win about as often at Bud Walton. Everything will be laid out on the line on Saturday and we should see a much better showing than the last matchup. This is the first of 3 home games remaining that are must wins to make the big dance. So, just how will we match up tomorrow? I just can't see everybody on the team including the cheerleaders sinking 3's like last time. I don't see it being a blowout like last season. I think we win, b/c we are a much better team with Ben on board. We have been able to adjust when someone went down throughout our first winning streak, but make no bones about, Ben will be that 3rd option we will need down the stretch. Arkansas has not proven themselves on the road yet. A 2 game lead in the west after Saturday would be a big advantage. I think their advantage as always will be in the paint. Our backcourt will have to carry the load. Hint, hint, Mr. Hansbrough. It will be a good one, hope all that are able will be there. Go Dawgs!!!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Main concern with Arky is.. they have 6 seniors. 4 are starters and 2 rotate off the bench. Very experienced team that has beaten us 3 sraight and 3 straight on the boards too. They won't be shook. Dawgs will have to keep their foot on the gas for 40 mins.

Dawgs are younger but play smarter and better. I agree that Hans will be very important in this game. Stewart too. We will need some steals from Turner and maybe Riley Benock can hit some big shots.

This is the most important game of season outside of SEC tourn.

Defense on Beverley and Weems.. and if Refs will finally call fouls on Hill "the Oaf".. we will win and take back the boards!

Let's go Dawgs!!