Arkansas Fight - Arkansas Razorbacks vs Auburn Tigers News and Updates - 2015Your daily source for Razorback News.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46887/expats-fave.png2015-10-29T09:39:53-05:00http://www.arkansasfight.com/rss/stream/93716032015-10-29T09:39:53-05:002015-10-29T09:39:53-05:00Arkansas Overcame Overtime Curse; Became Blessing
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<p>A few last words on the triumph over Auburn.</p> <p>College football overtime is both a blessing and a curse.</p>
<p>Blessing when it involves teams not called the Arkansas Razorbacks; curse when it does.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Because when one is not emotionally attached, it’s a joy to watch.<span> </span>Truly. When the Hogs go to OT, however, my body essentially prepares for a heart attack. It flutters with every snap, it sputters with each PAT.</p>
<p>And when the Hogs’ prevent defense prevented only a regulation win on Saturday, I was prepared for another OT meltdown. We went from owning OT in the 2000s to, well, not owning them. <span> </span>No magic. No big plays. Not even so much as a first down in three quick OT losses to Mississippi State and A&M (twice). After leading in each of ‘em. The table seemed set for another such crash.</p>
<p>Adhering closely to the script, Auburn scored easily and we quickly faced a third and long on our first OT possession. Here we go, we thought. Surely we all thought that, even if just for a fleeting moment.</p>
<p>But a funny thing happened on the way to what appeared would be another gut-wrenching loss: We made plays. Brandon Allen hoisted the team on his back and made plays.</p>
<p>It never should’ve gone to OT, but I’m glad it did. This team will benefit from the experience it gained in four pressure-packed OTs in which the offense literally faced do-or-die plays in two of ‘em.</p>
<p>We’re using muscles now we hadn’t used in a while, and getting stronger for it.</p>
<p>Some random observations as we head into what should be a layup against a good 1-AA team in UT-Martin, but perhaps not the tomahawk dunk some might expect:</p>
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<li><span>First off, prayers to RW3. So glad to hear he's gonna be OK regardless of football. That's all that matters.</span></li>
<li><span>Enos....for me, the play calling was great early and late and certainly when it counted.</span></li>
<li><span>The defense...overall and especially in the back seven, still a work in progress. But making more plays than it's giving up.</span></li>
<li><span>Sean White impressed. His receivers did not, thankfully. Speaking of which, Joshua Liddell closed on Auburn's failed 4th down in the 4th OT and may have helped jar the ball loose, but replay clearly showed the receiver (can't remember who it was) muffing the throw just before Liddell arrives. And White was late on the pass, which was there over the middle.</span></li>
<li>Spots...ugh. When we have the ball, does anyone else feel like the ball is spotted where the runner's knee goes down instead of where the ball is when the knee touches?</li>
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<p>The line is fine indeed between the feeling we all share this week and the state of the our nation had we squandered that game. And just as fine is the line separating 3-4 with a bullet from 2-5 with a brick.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As big a win as Auburn was, the magnitude of a loss would’ve been catastrophic. But we’re not looking back. 6-6 seems reasonable, and frankly, I like our chances in Oxford and Baton Rouge.</p>
<p>One game, of course, at a time. Toledo surely taught us that.</p>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/29/9633814/arkansas-overcame-overtime-curse-auburn-turned-into-blessingMark Carter2015-10-28T15:26:04-05:002015-10-28T15:26:04-05:00Breaking Down Film From The 4 OTs
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<p>One for the history books, Arkansas was able to right some OT stumbles of the past and came out with a win. </p> <p>What can be said about a game that goes down through four overtimes? Arkansas was in control for most of the game and Auburn made some plays to tie it up late like they always seem to do.</p>
<h4>Arkansas Offense</h4>
<p>Brandon Allen finally came through in the critical moment. His production throughout the rest of the game was on par with what we have been seeing consistently this season. It was the plays down the stretch that will turn the tide of opinion, for now anyway.</p>
<p>19/31 233 yards and 3 TDs. End of discussion, save all the QB controversy for next spring.</p>
<p>That magic number is still under 25 attempts per game and going into overtime, as Allen had thrown under 20 passes in regulation, then went 10/13 in overtime.</p>
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<p>Drew Morgan has taken the lead in targets and receptions. There is just so much attention to Hunter Henry in the passing game, but he was still able to come up big in the first OT on 3rd and 8. The loss of Jojo Robinson has to hurt, but his production was not anything incredible so far.</p>
<h4>Arkansas Defense</h4>
<p>The D was not great, giving up over 400 yards total and 8/17 on 3rd downs. But they made the plays at the end when it counted. Dre Greenlaw had another incredible game earning himself SEC Freshmen of the Week honors. The secondary at times gave up some long completions, but there is not enough that can be said about the resiliency of that group.</p>
<h4>OT Breakdown</h4>
<p>For me the most important part of this OT was the play calling, Dan Enos put the Arkansas offense in situations that were favorable, threw in a few tricks and counters, and it turned into a win.</p>
<p>As most teams do in overtime Arkansas chose to play defense first. The Auburn offense came out rolling calling the same play three times in a row and scoring easily giving Arkansas fans flashbacks of past overtime situations with Texas A&M.</p>
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<p>After a quick score Arkansas gets the ball, and does not get much on first and second down. Hunter Henry comes through on 3rd down and the Hogs are back in business at the Auburn 13.</p>
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<p>An end around to Drew Morgan only gains 3 yards on first down, a check down to Alex Colins picks up 4 on second, but an incomplete pass on 3rd puts the Arkansas offense in a make or break spot.</p>
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<p>Arkansas gets the ball first and scores in three plays in the 2nd OT.</p>
<p>The Auburn offense takes 6 plays to score forcing a third OT.</p>
<p>Auburn gets the ball right back in the 3rd OT first and rolled down the field in 4 plays and converted the 2 point as required after the 2nd OT.</p>
<p>In the second part of the 3rd OT Arkansas stalls at the Auburn 4 yard line and lines up for this crucial 4th down play with the game on the line.</p>
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<p>Arkansas converts the critical 2 point play on a pass to Jeremy Sprinkle rolling to the right and the Auburn defense closing in on Allen.</p>
<p>Arkansas then gets the ball back and Drew Morgan breaks a tackle on the freshmen corner and dives into the end zone.</p>
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<p>What a finish to this game, and if last season is an indicator going through a game like this will set the Hogs up to be a nightmare in November.</p>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/28/9626412/breaking-down-film-arkansas-auburn-four-overtimesjoshgoforth2015-10-27T14:36:11-05:002015-10-27T14:36:11-05:00Tusk Talk Podcast: Auburn Celebration/Review
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<p>This game just felt so good we had to talk about it.</p> <p>Chad and I return for this episode of Tusk Talk eager to bask in a major victory for the Razorbacks. We recorded this on Sunday afternoon while the emotions were still pretty fresh, and the show definitely skews more to the positives of the victory than otherwise.</p>
<p>And there were plenty of positives, of course. We spend a lot of time talking about what we liked out of the team, what the game means for the Hogs going forward, both this year and what indications it provides for years to come.</p>
<p>But we also do talk about some of the things that frustrated us a bit. Why isn't the team more explosive? Were there too many passing plays? Why was Auburn able to complete two 90-yard plus drives?</p>
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<p>As always, you can obviously listen to the show here or you can download the Razorback Sports Radio app from Vsporto on iTunes or Android. Thanks for listening!</p>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/27/9622426/tusk-talk-podcast-arkansas-auburn-reviewDoc Harper2015-10-27T09:00:31-05:002015-10-27T09:00:31-05:00Arkansas vs Auburn Final Grades
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<p>The Hogs finally did what they couldn't under Bielema; they grit their teeth and toughed out a close win. This has been a year of firsts, and I think there will be many more to come.
</p> <h4>Quarterback</h4>
<p><span>Brandon Allen</span> was a lot of things on Saturday. He played well, he played poorly, he got laid-out, he kept plays alive with his feet, he threw touchdowns and an interception, but the one thing we will remember is that he came through in the clutch. Allen, who everyone had fairly labeled as someone who can't win you a football game, did just that. It can't be denied that on several "do or die" plays in OT, Allen stepped up big. BA finished 19 of 31 with a pick and 3 touchdowns.</p>
<p>Grade: A-</p>
<h4>Running Backs</h4>
<p><span>Alex Collins</span> continued to shoulder the ground game with another 100-yard performance. <span>Kody Walker</span> saw duty for the first time since breaking his hand and was a huge help in short and goal line situations. He accounted for 2 touchdowns in overtime. We also saw Dominique Reed worked into the ground game, and to great success. Reed is explosive and took a sweep 11 yards to score. The more we get him involved, the better our offense will be. He has game-changing ability. The main knock on this group is that Arkansas amassed only 213 yards on 49 carries against an atrocious Auburn run defense, and Collins had a few too many close calls with fumbles.</p>
<p>Prayers for Rawleigh Williams III who was seriously injured in this game. It appears as though he underwent successful surgery on Sunday and we can only hope he makes a full recovery.</p>
<p>Grade: B+</p>
<h4>Receivers</h4>
<p><span>Drew Morgan</span> was an all-star on Saturday. For someone who had a small role coming into this season, Morgan has stepped up to be the #1 WR for a team struggling with injuries. Morgan has amazing skills after the catch and has done most of his damage after breaking a tackle or two. <span>Hunter Henry</span> started strong and was a main target on early drives. The final three quarters and OT only saw Henry targeted a handful of times which is not ok. Henry needs to be as much a focus of our passing game as Collins is to the running game. In addition to Morgan and Henry, Reed made the most of his opportunities, and Alex Collins accumulated 39 yards on 3 catches.</p>
<p>Grade: B</p>
<h4>Offensive Line</h4>
<p>The line had an adequate game. There was solid pass protection (other than the one play in the first half when an Auburn defender went right past <span>Dan Skipper</span> and crushed Allen) but the running game wasn't as dominant as it has been. Collins averaged only 4 yards per carry, below his usual numbers. We're blessed that a mediocre performance from our line is only one sack and 200 yards on the ground.</p>
<p>Grade: B-</p>
<h4>Defensive Line</h4>
<p>Boy am I glad we signed Jeremiah Ledbetter! He recorded 6 tackles, a sack, and 2.5 TFLs. He wasn't alone. The group accumulated six tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries. This unit has consistently gotten better as the season has gone on. Oh, and Auburn only averaged 3.1 yards per carry.</p>
<p>Grade: B+</p>
<h4>Linebackers</h4>
<p>The big story here was Dre Greenlaw. Greenlaw led the team with 16 tackles, a TFL, and a pass break up, leading to him being named SEC Freshman of the Week. Brooks Ellis continues to have a great season since moving back to the middle linebacker spot. He had nine tackles and a key pass breakup in the first half. <span>Dwayne Eugene</span> also had six tackles.</p>
<p>Grade: B</p>
<h4>Secondary</h4>
<p>Far and away our best secondary player was the insane number of drops the Tigers/Wareagles had on Saturday. I counted 5, but there could have been more. While Jared Collins, <span>Rohan Gaines</span>, <span>Josh Liddell</span> and <span>D.J. Dean</span> had solid performances, they were often exposed throughout the game. It seemed like they could throw over the middle at will with nobody near the receiver.</p>
<p>Grade: C</p>
<h4>Special Teams</h4>
<p>Baker downed all four of his punts inside the 20, which was a huge help in this game. Keeping the field long helped our defense tremendously, and not worrying about shanked punts is relieving. Kick coverage was fine, and Hedlund drilled his only attempt. Nothing to write about is a good thing.</p>
<p>Grade: B+</p>
<h4>Final Thoughts</h4>
<p>Despite how this season started, the Hogs have really improved. Winning a close game like this was not possible a few games ago. To be where we are after suffering the injuries that we have is miraculous. After seeing what our Razorbacks can do, I fully believe we will be bowl eligible. It wasn't until November last year that our team finally clicked, and with a tune-up game against UT-Martin next week, we should be 4-4 heading into our final stretch. There will be Hog ball in December this year! I believe it.</p>
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https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/27/9619458/arkansas-auburn-final-gradesMitchell Alexander2015-10-25T20:05:23-05:002015-10-25T20:05:23-05:00Rawleigh Williams III Injury Update
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<p>Initial reports are positive regarding his long-term health.</p> <p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am blessed. The doctor explained that I&#39;m very lucky and should fully recover. My family and I are very thankful for your prayers. WooPig</p>&mdash; Rawleigh III 22 (@The3rdRawleigh) <a href="https://twitter.com/The3rdRawleigh/status/658321003810979840">October 25, 2015</a></blockquote></p>
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<p>Rawleigh Williams III suffered a frightening injury against Auburn on Saturday and had to be carted off the field after a lengthy delay.</p>
<p>According to the above tweet from Williams and Bielema's statement, Williams did have surgery but fortunately is expected to make a full recovery. We don't yet know when he'll return to football, but since he had surgery it seems unlikely he'll return this season. Of course, like Bielema, I'm not a doctor.</p>
<p>Here's the statement from Bret Bielema:</p>
<p>“Rawleigh underwent successful surgery Saturday night after injuring his neck in the third quarter of yesterday’s game. He is expected to make a full recovery. A timetable for his return to the football field is unclear, but we are thankful that he is doing well and is with his family. Thank you to everyone for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers.”</p>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/25/9612788/rawleigh-williams-iii-injury-updateDoc Harper2015-10-25T14:14:40-05:002015-10-25T14:14:40-05:00Reviewing AL.com's Preseason Arkansas-Auburn Piece
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<p>This is why no one should ever write anything in the summer.</p> <p>I know what it's like to publish predictions that go wrong.</p>
<p>I'm the one who said multiple times over the summer that Arkansas vs Auburn was potentially a <i>College GameDay</i> site. Instead, it got the JP slot because one or both teams may not even be bowl eligible. If you can find my old Saturday Roulette gambling columns from Arkansas Sports 360 (RIP), you'll find plenty of games picked incorrectly. It happens.</p>
<p>Everybody gets predictions wrong sometimes, so I normally don't worry much about them. However, there was one column from the summer I found so condescending and poorly-reasoned it resembled more of a message board post on whatever the Auburn version of Hogville is rather than a column on one of the most widely read "mainstream" sites in the SEC.</p>
<p>It bothered me so much I saved it. Just in case Arkansas won and, especially, if the Hogs covered the spread against Auburn, then I wanted to open it in all its glory.</p>
<p>Here's the background. Back in the summer, Vegas released way-too-early odds on several of this season's college football games. Among them was Auburn-Arkansas and they made the Razorbacks a 6.5-point favorite. Sure, it seemed crazy among those who thought Auburn was a favorite to make the Playoff or picked the Tigers to win the SEC (a group of which I'm proud to say I was never a part).</p>
<p>But instead of taking this as a sign that Auburn might not be that great or that Arkansas might not be that bad, AL.com columnist Kevin Scarbinsky just trashed it. (Razorback fans probably remember Scarbinsky as one of the pundits <a href="http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/10/alcom_all-access_bret_bielema.html#incart_river">who recently suggested Bret Bielema be suspended for a game, which would have been the Auburn game, for "flopping" in that Alabama video</a> - although he soon after wrote another column saying the issue should be put to rest.)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2015/06/arkansas_favored_over_auburn_t.html">Here's Scarbinsky's piece from June.</a> It's pretty hilarious to read it right now, so let's go through it piece by piece. Shall we? We shall.</p>
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<p>How much money can you put down on the Tigers plus the points before the line moves back toward sanity and reality?</p>
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<p>Please tell us how much money you put down! Fortunately for Scarbinsky, he must not have put much down because the line stayed pretty close to that preseason line during game week.</p>
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<p>Perhaps a recent history lesson is in order here.</p>
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<p><span>If you're keeping score at home or in Vegas, Malzahn and Auburn are 2-0 against Bielema and Arkansas by a combined score of 80-38. The Tigers won this game big two years ago and won it even bigger on the Plains last year.</span></p>
<p><span>You know what the wiseguys call that? A trend.</span></p>
<p><span>What makes anyone think it's likely to end?</span></p>
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<p>Yes, Auburn beat Arkansas decisively in 2013 and 2014. Are we supposed to pretend that matters? Scarbinsky, who watched first-hand as Gene Chizik won a national title in 2010 only to be fired two years later, should know at this point in his career that things can change pretty quickly in college football.</p>
<p>Further, that 2014 game was the season opener. You don't have to have written a book on HUNH theory to understand how much better Arkansas was at the end of 2014 and how much worse Auburn was. Arkansas probably would have been favored to beat Auburn last year if they played in November last year instead of Labor Day weekend.</p>
<p>In college football, players come and go each year. Programs evolve. That's how it works. Most trends tend not stay trends for long.</p>
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<p>With Nick Marshall suspended for the first half, <span>Jeremy Johnson</span> started that game and served up some shredded pork. He went 12 for 16 for 243 yards and two touchdowns in 30 minutes of work.</p>
<p>Imagine what he might do to the Razorbacks for 60 minutes.</p>
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<p>Well, funny story how that turned out.</p>
<p>In 60 minutes and four overtime periods, Johnson took one snap and ran for a one-yard touchdown.</p>
<p>The Auburn staff didn't do anything to make people think <span>Jeremy Johnson</span> wouldn't be a Heisman contender this season, so I don't blame Scarbinsky or anybody else for thinking he could have a big year.</p>
<p>But even still, if you look really closely at the 2014 game, Johnson did have a great first quarter, but the Hogs did a pretty good job of figuring him out by the second quarter. Johnson's first three drives ended up as touchdowns, but his next three went three-and-out, three-and-out, long field goal missed. By halftime Arkansas tied the game and Malzahn conveniently lifted Nick Marshall's suspension so he could start the third quarter.</p>
<p>I wish Johnson had played the entire game. Might not have ever gone to overtime.</p>
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<p>Did the oddsmakers at the Golden Nugget not get the word that Auburn has a new defensive coordinator named Will Muschamp?</p>
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<p>OH LAWD NOT WILLIAM MUSCHAMP. I DO DECLARE, WHATEVER WILL COLLEGE FOOTBALL DO? I MUST FAN MYSELF TO KEEP FROM SUCCUMBING TO SUCH A FRIGHTENING PROPOSITION.</p>
<p>Defensive genius Will Muschamp was so effective that in four overtime periods, Arkansas scored four touchdowns and converted two 2-point attempts. Arkansas was one of the worst red zone offensive teams in the nation going into the game. In three previous overtime games under Bret Bielema, Arkansas failed to make a single first down.</p>
<p>I respect Will Muschamp. His record as a defensive coordinator speaks for itself. But maybe the Golden Nugget did get word that he had been hired at Auburn and just didn't think it was as big a deal as Scarbinsky and many others did.</p>
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<p>Oh, sure, Arkansas isn't the overmatched team it was the last time Auburn traveled to Fayetteville, and Auburn may not be the SEC championship team it was in 2013. The Hogs have improved steadily under Bielema while the Tigers under Malzahn need to bounce back from 2014's late-season collapse.</p>
<p>But the Razorbacks need a 24-point turnaround from their last meeting to pull even with the Tigers and a 31-point swing in their favor to cover this early betting line.</p>
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<p>Done and done. Even added a 32nd point just for style.</p>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/25/9610654/reviewing-kevin-scarbinskys-preseason-arkansas-auburn-columnDoc Harper2015-10-25T12:41:27-05:002015-10-25T12:41:27-05:00Feel The Rhythm: Auburn
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<p>Your BERT-Approved Companion To The Auburn Game</p> <p>Brought to you once again courtesy of Bob Marley, Tito's Vodka, and the unrivaled elation that comes with reaching a check point in an arcade racing game without one second to spare. Yesterday, Arkansas was that kid behind the wheel at Chuck E. Cheese, down to his last token, parents ready to go, still giving Cruis'n USA hell as his indestructible jalopy careens all over the road toward that yellow line in the distance. Flashing numbers counting down onscreen toward an inevitable parking lot bath in hand sanitizer, and then, somehow, 45 more seconds of open road.</p>
<p>It happened three times. Three times another chapter in the narrative of this team and this quarterback and this coach who cannot deliver under pressure was drafted, needing only the final period. Three times Arkansas pulled from somewhere what it needed to insert a comma. To extend the game and set a new check point and drive just a little bit longer. Three times Arkansas faced convert-or-lose plays against Auburn, and three times Arkansas converted. And then, finally, Auburn, did not. College football's original cockroach, seemingly unable to die if you allow it into one of these situations, could not summon its voodoo magic during the fourth overtime. The Tigers dropped the ball, and Arkansas won the game.</p>
<p>It was as emotional a victory as it was inexplicable, a perfect storm of the insane pressure of a multiple overtime game enhanced by bad blood with the opponent and the opportunity to face down the demons that have contributed to so many disappointing losses in the past three seasons. Despite the diminished national relevance of this game due to the poor starts of both teams, it was a huge game for both programs and the psyches of their fans. The mixture of relief and joy that I witnessed postgame was on par with Bert's first SEC win against LSU last season and his first SEC road win in Knoxville three weeks ago. National pundits won't take notice, but neither Arkansas nor Auburn are the same teams they were in September, and I have a feeling that this might be a much more impressive win at the end of the season that it seems to be today.</p>
<p>So how did it happen? How did Arkansas win the game? Simple. Balanced offense. Few penalties. No special teams gaffes. And rely on the heroism of Brandon Allen and Drew Morgan and Kody Walker. Just how you'd have drawn it up during fall practice, right? Let's talk some football.</p>
<p>Offensively, I have to first give credit for Dan Enos. I have been critical of his play calling for virtually the entire season, and I had some major issues with some of his calls yesterday, particularly in the first half when I believe there was an opportunity to put the game out of reach, but during Arkansas' final drive of regulation and throughout overtime, Enos never wavered in calling plays that put pressure on the defense. He attacked the edge with an end around. He attacked single coverage with that sideline route to Drew Morgan. He kept the safeties honest with the play-action deep attempt to Dominique Reed that I have been begging for for six games. He ran a throwback trick play to keep Auburn on their heels. And while doing all of that, he kept plugging away with his biggest running back behind a pulling Sebastian Tretola and two more lead blockers, which is what made both Walker's counter toss touchdown and his two-point reception look so easy. During crunch time, Enos utilized the weapons that Arkansas has, and those weapons executed. And it was glorious.</p>
<p>Even with the great offensive plan of attack, the game still came down, as it always has and always will, to Brandon Allen making a play. And yesterday he did, and that is why Arkansas won, and there is nothing anyone can say to effectively dispute that. He completed not one but two do-or-die passes into blanket coverage to keep his team from losing, and then he threw a strike across the field that Drew Morgan was able to catch in stride and turn into the winning touchdown. Football is a team sport, and it takes a team effort, and Brandon Allen certainly shoulders <i>some</i> blame for <i>some</i> of Arkansas' past meltdowns. But if you've called out Brandon Allen for "losing a game" for Arkansas, you need to tip your cap and praise him for winning the Auburn game for Arkansas. If that's too much to ask, the least you can do is shut up for a week.</p>
<p>Attaboys go to Alex Collins and Hunter Henry and Drew Morgan for providing the consistent offensive threat that enabled Arkansas to take advantage of specialty plays when the opportunity was there. Jeremy Sprinkle on a wheel route and Dominique Reed on a wide-receiver sweep are plays that are designed to be big hitters, but they can only be effective if you can move the football on an every down basis, and Arkansas was able to do that yesterday because of those three guys in addition to the dominance of the Razorbacks' offensive line.</p>
<p>Defensively, the same problems were present against Auburn that have plagued Arkansas all season when trying to stop an offense that spreads the field. When Auburn was able to gather some momentum offensively, Arkansas had an extremely difficult time stopping them. When they got to the red zone, the Tigers used the hurried-up, spread out vision of the Arkansas offensive philosophy, successfully rushing the ball and never giving themselves difficult conversion scenarios. What the defense did well during regulation, however, was to not allow Auburn to gather momentum. Arkansas forced five three-and-outs, and a sixth Auburn drive, stalled after only five plays. The importance of those quick stops cannot be overstated.</p>
<p>Dre Greenlaw was everywhere and with his productivity is beginning to garner comparisons to Martrell Spaight. Jeremiah Ledbetter and the rest of his cohorts on the defensive line did a good job of forcing enough negative plays and getting Auburn off schedule. The secondary obviously did not have their best game yesterday, and were bailed out by some Auburn drops, but in watching them I see a unit that plays pretty good coverage but just gets lost entirely too often. It's scary, but at least it's fixable.</p>
<p>So now Arkansas sits at 3-4 (2-2) with a midseason cupcake against Tennessee-Martin. A game that presumably can and should be used to rest injured players and allow for much-needed live snaps for the players who have been thrust into the lineup due to injuries. The presumptive victory will put the Razorbacks at four wins on the season, with four more to play. At Ole Miss, at LSU, home against Mississippi State and Missouri. The two best teams remaining on the schedule are the same two teams the Razorbacks absolutely dominated last season. Winning those road games is a tall order, but Arkansas won't be intimidated. October proved that the Hogs CAN win on the road under Bret Bielema, and also that Brandon Allen CAN be the hero. So I'm looking forward to an exciting November.</p>
<p>I'll see y'all next week.</p>
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https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/25/9610298/feel-the-rhythm-auburnTrent Wooldridge2015-10-24T18:08:40-05:002015-10-24T18:08:40-05:00Watch Brandon Allen's 2-Point Conversion To Jeremy Sprinkle<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/ArkRazorbacks/status/658022839304519680">Watch Brandon Allen's 2-Point Conversion To Jeremy&nbsp;Sprinkle</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>This was obviously one of the biggest (unlikeliest?) plays of the game. I was standing on the opposite sideline and actually couldn't see it, so I just started briefly doing this zen thing were I just listened to the crowd. I did see Allen running to his right and thought it didn't look good, but when the crowd erupted, everything was cool. Clutch throw from Allen.</p></p></div>
https://www.arkansasfight.com/2015/10/24/9608914/watch-brandon-allens-2-point-conversion-to-jeremy-sprinkleDoc Harper