LSU 40 @ Arkansas 60 Final - ESPN2

I'm interested but not very hopeful. Which is disappointing.

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It's two hours before tip, and threads about the Women playing Tenn next week and football playing Houston in 2036 currently generating more interest than the basketball game.

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Unfortunate but true. Not sure I expected any different today. We’ve looked anemic and are 12.5 point dogs.

Beating Arkansas twice in a 2-16 sec season would be sweet tho.

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It’s a revenge game for them and i think they’re healthier

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Not really. Nick Smith is still out, and Brazile was already lost for the season before they played LSU. Arkansas's defense has been struggling against teams with even remotely competent offenses. Unfortunately, LSU doesn't see to have one of those.

You can't fully know what a coach is thinking simply by watching press conferences and his demeanor on the sidelines. But McMahon looks like a guy who has waived the white flag and accepted defeat (at least through the first 7 games of SEC play...including tonight).

Just give me some sort of natural emotion tonight that makes it look like you give a shite. If your team goes on a run offensively, show some excitement/encouragement. If you get a bad call, you don't have to get a technical foul, but let your guys know you are going to fight for them rather than just stare blankly at the replay on the video board. If someone is showing no effort, don't be afraid to call a quick TO and let them and everyone else know, forcefully, that ain't happening. Change the pace a bit if the team looks sluggish. DO SOMETHING! rather than just call out the same predictable half-court sets that you know Arkansas will be ready for tonight

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Just give me some sort of natural emotion tonight that makes it look like you give a shite.

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I’ve watched his demeanor a lot the last couple home games. He’s definitely been urging them to play faster in transition and he was all over whichever assistant was responsible for the defensive scout of Auburn. I saw him go after Justice for allowing a driveby and he’s been a little more encouraging to the players early in games before things unravel. I just don’t think he’s “that guy” Wade was great for the odd outburst (and poorly timed T!) which is alright. I guess I’d rather him act stoic and composed vs. a complete psycho like Brad Underwood for example. I get what you’re saying though. This team could probably use a good shake of the ol’ apple tree. Texas tech needs to be a turning point.

Can we at least not get boat raced? That’s all I ask

It took a ton of energy to beat them the first time at home. Unfortunately the team is beaten up and worn down right now while Arkansas has all the motivation for revenge.

Revenge game for Ark at Bud Walton. Unfortunately, I t’s going to get out of hand early.