Tab's Take: NCAA Tournament Preview | Razorback Expats

J. Hawg 3 — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:19:33 +0000

Okay, Skywalker, you may be right that the Hogs don’t have to hit all five of Tab’s keys to beat Indiana, and it’s even money they’ll make at least one of the first four on Tab’s list somewhere in the first half.

But against North Carolina, Tab will be right. All mistakes will be punished. Severely. And without mercy.

(And Bambale Osby of Maryland has just become my odds on leader for MVP of the Post-Season All-Hair Team.)

Man, I didn’t even go to school at UA and I have some fond, even Proustian, memories of Maxine’s. Nice post, Tab.

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Skywalker — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:51:05 +0000

Of course, the Hogs also began the Tennessee game on Saturday with a quick turnover for a layup.

I agree that these factors are all very important in deciding the game, but something tells me that we’re going to be deficient in three of them and still win on Friday. That’s the way this team is.

Indiana presents a very interesting matchup because since the demise of Kelvin Sampson, they’ve been almost as schizophrenic as the Hogs. Which team can out-schizo the other?

My prediction for Friday: The Hogs commit 20 turnovers and shoot 58% from the foul line, Patrick Beverley fouls out with six minutes to play, Vincent Hunter scores 18 to lead the team, and Arkansas wins 66-61.

OK, so Hunter isn’t going to score 18.

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Philip — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:01:36 +0000

Well addressed and to the point. Credit Beverly for his energy level, yet he runs around like a bi-polar, manic type with ADHD. He is to be commended for his effort but his focus at times is laughable. Great article Tab. Philip

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Razorback Expats — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:38:07 +0000

You’re not alone, Kevin…I think a pretty good case could be made that ALL Razorback fans could use a little mental therapy!

Thanks for your comments-
John

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KevinHog — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:24:35 +0000

Well written. Great job! I think you have your hand on the pulse of this schitzo team. When they played Georgia and the first play was a turnover, I did outloud, to my empty apartment, declare the game over. The Hogs would lose. Sorta like when in the Cotton Bowl they missed the first field goal, I knew it was going to be a loss right then and there. But being a glutton for punishment, I guess, I didn’t turn the tv off in either case. Maybe I need mental therapy as well! Haha.