Arkansas fans vent on social media after Razorbacks drop 5th straight game
To call the 2018-19 basketball season a disappointment for Arkansas would be an understatement. For many of the Razorback faithful, a low point has been hit that requires a coaching change.
The Hogs fell 87-80 Saturday to Texas A&M. Losing five-straight with No. 5 coming against a team with a losing record (12-14, 5-9 SEC) has many Arkansas fans on social media calling for the firing of coach Mike Anderson.
It’s hard to imagine things will get any better for Anderson soon. The Razorbacks play at Kentucky (23-4, 12-2) Tuesday night.
Anderson was given a contract extension in January 2018, when the Hogs were on their way to a berth in the NCAA tournament. A lot has changed, however, in the past year. The Razorbacks are currently 14-13 and 5-9 in SEC play, a season that may prove disappointing enough to result in Anderson’s firing.
Here’s a sampling of the social media reaction:
Arkansas now has their first five game losing streak in the SEC under Mike Anderson. Tuesday they are at Kentucky. pic.twitter.com/x9BsyM0ZrX
— Erik Hild (@erikhild) February 24, 2019
I don’t know if Mike Anderson’s job is in jeopardy but a loss to a sub-.500 A&M team doesn’t help his cause.
— Nate Olson (@ndosports) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson has lost this team mentally….. when you lose your team it’s time for a change. #Razorbacks
— CoachReggie Swinton (@retiredNFLballa) February 24, 2019
That might very well be the game that drives the last nail in Mike Anderson’s coffin. Embarrassing. @RazorbackMBB
— Cremer (@zcremer52) February 24, 2019
The only question is how hot is Mike Anderson’s seat.
— Keith Dozier (@KadDozier) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson should be tired after this season.
— Carlos Toraño (@catorano) February 24, 2019
FIRE MIKE ANDERSON
— Chase Osborn (@ChaseOsborn) February 24, 2019
Arkansas basketball is pathetic Fire Mike anderson.
— brian angyal (@BriaAngyal) February 24, 2019
Please for the love of God fire Mike Anderson
Sincerely,
Every Razorback Fan— weston (@Westburns7) February 24, 2019
Thinking Mike Anderson is gonna get fired
— Lucas Jackson (@CoolHand_Lucas) February 24, 2019
Fire Mike Anderson
— #FireMikeAnderson (@NazReidTheGOAT) February 24, 2019
FIRE MIKE ANDERSON!!!
— Brock Jones (@brockjones8832) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson basketball get within 3 then 4 straight trips down jack 3s and now down 11
— Billy G🅰️thright 🇺🇸 (@billy_gathright) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson, Pack your Bags.
— Scott Harris (@sharris121061) February 24, 2019
Gotta Fire Mike Anderson and go get Kevin Sampson or Chris Beard
— 😎😎😎 (@KungFuMarc) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson needs to be fired on Monday. Arkansas's basketball program is an embarrassment.
— Wes Bland (@Wab429) February 24, 2019
What is it gonna take for the Hogs to move on from Mike Anderson?? Lose out? Lose 3 or 4 more? One and done in SECT? I’m just curious #WPS
— Jay Bir (@TheJayBir) February 24, 2019
Get Mike Anderson out of Fayetteville please @HunterYurachek
— Kyle Freeman (@kylefreeman13) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson here you go…. I can’t take mediocre any longer. #TakeAChanceAndHire Rick Petino pic.twitter.com/0p2Whea1qp
— CoachReggie Swinton (@retiredNFLballa) February 24, 2019
I love Mike Anderson. I was really hoping he could be the bridge back to the golden years.
But he's not.
Best of luck to him.
But we have to make a change, and move on.
Or this mediocrity will continue.
— Rusty Newman (@rnewman64) February 24, 2019
Mike Anderson is a nice man, is wealthy, and will most likely coach again. But, it is time for a change.
No offensive sets, no inbounds plays, no substitution plans, and I would venture to guess that our new, fancy technology and analytics office has never been used.
— Wade Partridge (@Wade_Partridge) February 24, 2019
I want Mike Anderson to get another chance but he wasn’t earned it. Nor does he coach like he waves one
— 😎😎😎 (@KungFuMarc) February 24, 2019
