Magic Hogs

I picked up a quad of Razorback football cards at Cleve's the other day, all from 2012 Topps Magic.  Not sure why it's listed as 2012 Topps Magic when it released in 2013, but that's your problem, not mine.

These are pretty attractive cards, and I guess football's answer to Gypsy Queen:

Congratulations Arkansas Razorbacks: 2012 Napkin Bowl Champions

Not sure if any of you caught the Napkin Bowl on ESPN 28 the other night, but my Razorbacks put on a show!  Here are some highlights:

 Clearly the Hogs game plan  was geared toward a steady stream of shiny Darren McFadden.  D-Mac left, D-Mac right and D-Mac up the middle. 

The second quarter saw Ryan Mallet light up the field with long bomb after long bomb.  The game became so lopsided that Mallett and McFadden decided helmets were unnecessary.

 And who was on the receiving end of those Mallett bombs?  Why Joe Adams, Jarius Wright and Greg Childs of course!

Cleve's Christmas Auction Part 7: Other Stuff

Welp, tomorrow is the big day.  And it looks like I may not be able to make it to the auction.  Fret not friends- I was able to put in several write in bids, and have my fingers crossed extra tight.  If I get blanked, I get blanked and the world will go on spinning.

To wrap up my auction previews, here are some of the other primo items up for sale tomorrow night:

 Here is the original art used for the 2003 Topps Gallery John McGraw card. 

 Traitor Josh...

 Some cool game used cards- the two pictures above are actually the same card.  The relics are on the front and back.

 This is a 1/1 of former Razorback Joe Adams.  I guess this is the NFL shield from one of his "event worn" jerseys.

Finally, a cool Cal Ripken Patch card. 

For those of you interested in these, or any of the other cards from the Christmas auction (or any auction for that matter) Cleve does take write in bids.  You can reach him at:   479-927-0067 

Black Friday COMC Spoils Part 4: Woo Pig Sooie!

I pretty well hit all of my hot collecting areas with the COMC.com Black Friday sale:  Sets on my master checklist, Rangers- and a bunch of Adrian Beltre.  Everything I bought had a place in my collection.  No shopping binge of mine would be complete without some Razorbacks, and I found some superb additions to my Razorbacks album at the sale, starting with this gem:

I don't know if Brett Eibner will ever make it to AA.  I hope so, since I would then be able to watch him in person here in NW Arkansas.  He's got some major tools, and Baseball America rated his as the best outfield arm KC's minor league system.  He's got lots of power too, but I guess he's having trouble being consistent and hasn't been able to get past A ball, which isn't a good sign for a college player going on his 3rd year in Pro Ball.

Nevertheless, this card is awesome to me- autographed (sticker but who cares) and showing Brett in his Razorback uni.  And it was only a buck.

Joe Adams is starting to make a little noise in the NFL.  This card was a little over a buck, which made me giddy.  We Hog fans will always remember Joe for the below play though- perhaps the greatest individual effort in Razorback football history:

 

Speaking of greatest and Razorback football.  Darren McFadden has to be the greatest football Hog ever.  I still haven't ponied up for a D-Mac auto, but this sweet Topps Inception card will do for now.

Finally, I added this mesmerizing Ryan Mallett card.  I hope this guy gets a chance to play someday.  I don't know why they keep giving that Brady character ahead of him the start each week.  What's he ever done?