Doug Shows is not a popular name in the state of Arkansas. And even after his officiating crew provided a big reason for the Razorbacks’ win Wednesday, no one who cheers for the Hogs will see it that way.
The truth is Arkansas needed the officials – and a lot more – to celebrate after the game against Texas A&M. Tramon Mark’s buzzer-beating fadeaway provided the game-winner in a 77-76 victory.
From tip to jubilation lasted about 2 hours, 40 minutes. Fifty foul calls will do that. Not that they were all in Arkansas’ favor. The ejection of guard Devo Davis in the second half was understandable, but a bit iffy.
Still, little of it matters except that ‘W.’ Let’s take a closer look at how it happened as we go Behind the Box.