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Don't look now, but Arkansas is averaging 69 ppg through their first three games.

Their starting shooting guard is currently 0% from three with over 100 minutes played. Not ideal but if he was someone who was elite at attacking and getting to the line it'd maybe be salvageable. Not the case as he's only got 1 total attempt.

Hard for a team to score points when that's what you're working with
Cal is the king of tearing players down and not building them back up.
 
As someone mentioned earlier i can totally understand the UK fan making comparisons to the long standing coach we lost (to a conference foe and old school rival) & the UK staff/team we currently have

Its a legitimate point of reference and ongoing stream of data that relates to some pretty big off season decisions

I don't think ppl will remain as fixated after this season - but the sideways glances at Arkansas as this season unfolds is totally understandable IMO
 
looks like Cal sees trouble on the horizon and is looking to turn Big Z loose as opposed to his "he isn't shooting 3's this season" to fend off the wolves at his door
 
Why is nobody showing up to the games?

That's not normally the way it is in Arkansas. What the ****?

I mean they got their new coach and all the five star players and nobody's there?

I'm puzzled on this one.
Strange.
Does seem like it's too early for Cal to have already sapped the life-blood from the program? Took a good 6/7 yrs for him to suck all the passion from BBN...guess we're of heartier stock
 
I can’t believe Wagner is so invisible on the court. I know he’s better than he’s playing now. Cal is ruining that poor kid. Obviously he was over rated. And a little small considered his game relies on driving and not overly athletic but I know he can be better than he has been. He is invisible for them.
I have never been a Wagner fan........he has a A list name and a C list game..........
 
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If they played any team remotely decent, like a top 75 style team they would have lost. Troy could barely hold onto the ball, Let alone run any offense for a good look. They scored on open layups and dunks the whole game and couldn’t shoot a lick.
Yeah, I watched part of the 1st half; Troy didn't look any better than the teams we were playing in our exhibitions games.
 
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to be fair, that was before the game, within a few minutes the arena when the camera's panned around while the game was going I'd say it was 80% filled.

But with that level of talent in the coaches first year , that place should be packed unless they've already been brainwashed that the regular season doesnt matter, only march lol
 
to be fair, that was before the game, within a few minutes the arena when the camera's panned around while the game was going I'd say it was 80% filled.

But with that level of talent in the coaches first year , that place should be packed unless they've already been brainwashed that the regular season doesnt matter, only march lol

That was 2 minutes before tip off.
 
Geez, in 37 minutes, Wagner had 0 points, on 0/4 shooting (0/2 from 3). He’s looking like a four year guy who should come off the bench.

It will be great when Knox leaves after accomplishing absolutely nothing.

I actually really liked DJ so I hate this for him. He was getting development with Welch on the staff last season and now that’s gone.
 
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looks like Cal sees trouble on the horizon and is looking to turn Big Z loose as opposed to his "he isn't shooting 3's this season" to fend off the wolves at his door
That is exactly what it is. I think they are in danger of missing the tournament. It reminds me of Cals covid team. Some talent yes but just not a good mix of guys.
 
Dang it, I looked

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I actually like Arkansas fans and always respected their basketball program

I thought / assumed Cal would rediscover passion and a drive once he had new surroundings but --- he may actually be regressing?

I genuinely feel bad for what's unfolding before them
I actually had an Arkansas fan tell me that taking Cal was them getting even for us taking Goodwin and Monk . I said………..OK……?
 
As someone mentioned earlier i can totally understand the UK fan making comparisons to the long standing coach we lost (to a conference foe and old school rival) & the UK staff/team we currently have

Its a legitimate point of reference and ongoing stream of data that relates to some pretty big off season decisions

I don't think ppl will remain as fixated after this season - but the sideways glances at Arkansas as this season unfolds is totally understandable IMO
Especially considering over half their team played or was committed to play here . It’s only natural.
 
“Home run hire”
Arkansas fans are a funny bunch. Some of the crap Cal pulls and things he says will not fly with those folks. There is a significant portion of that fanbase that will not put up with Cal's little tantrums or his non-answers, sending out an assistant for postgames after losses. The entire attitude Cal carries doesn't work with that group very well. I guarantee you many of them do not like him being from the northeast in their minds, being a yankee. Now, winning cures all ills, but it won't take long for that fanbase to be done with him if things aren't going well.
 
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What really burns my biscuits is UK fans were all over the NCAA about letting big Z play. UK fans paid for that billboard right outside NCAA headquarters saying Free Big Z and that's the thanks we get?

He really thinks Cal is gonna get em to the league. If the kid makes it, it'll be in spite of Cal. He's horrid with finesse bigs.
 
Arkansas fans are a funny bunch. Some of the crap Cal pulls and things he says will not fly with those folks. There is a significant portion of that fanbase that will not put up with Cal's little tantrums or his non-answers, sending out an assistant for postgames after losses. The entire attitude Cal carries doesn't work with that group very well. I guarantee you many of them do not like him being from the northeast in their minds, being a yankee. Now, winning cures all ills, but it won't take long for that fanbase to be done with him if things aren't going well.

Yep. I was surprised he went somewhere where they care about hoops so deeply. They’re already asking questions. Can’t see him turning it around.
 
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They may have lost to Troy last night without Z going off from 3. He will go Ofer next game most likely.
We are a much better constructed roster in Pope's first year. Dodged a bullet with Cal and his Arkansas roster for sure.
Christmas came early for BBN when Calipari went down to Fayetteville.
 
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