I love the hype about the returning starters, the running backs, the fifth year quarterback (who I like), and it being the third year of "the plan" (the year Petrino "broke out"). I hear the arguments about the schedule being favorable because of bye weeks and tough opponents for our opponents. But here are some facts for you to blunt predictions of 15-0.
Blunt not destroy them.
1) Under Bielema, the Hogs have won a single away game (opponents site);
2) Arkansas is 2-14 in the SEC under Bielema;
3) Arkansas has one of, if not the hardest, schedule in the country;
4) Arkansas was 6-6 (regular season) last year.
Based on these facts, an 8-4 season is true, solid progress.
I hope they go 10-2. I can see it, but does it seem likely?
Blunt not destroy them.
1) Under Bielema, the Hogs have won a single away game (opponents site);
2) Arkansas is 2-14 in the SEC under Bielema;
3) Arkansas has one of, if not the hardest, schedule in the country;
4) Arkansas was 6-6 (regular season) last year.
Based on these facts, an 8-4 season is true, solid progress.
I hope they go 10-2. I can see it, but does it seem likely?
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