Wooo Pig
September 2nd, 2006 | by Scott |
It’s another college football season and tonight my beloved Arkansas Razorbacks take the field. We haven’t had much to brag about the past two seasons but I am hopeful that this season we will begin to right the ship.
We have a heralded freshman quarterback, the best running back in the SEC, and 19 returning starters. And most of our tough games are at home. We should return to a bowl this season.
As always, we have a tough schedule but I believe we will come out fairly strong. Here’s the way I see it shaping up:
Sept. 2–USC: They absolutely embarrased us last year and Pete Carroll showed less class than Steve Spurrier in running the score and throwing late in the game. Although we won’t forget their poor sportsmanship I’m afraid we won’t have the manpower to take this one, especially with Darren McFadden doubtful. I hope I’m wrong but this one looks like a loss.
Sept. 9–Utah State: I wish that this was game one on our schedule as we could use a game to shake off the jitters and get McFadden back before taking on USC but wherever this falls on the schedule it’s a win.
Sept. 16–@Vanderbilt: There is nothing more embarrasing than losing to a team that has no business in the SEC. Last year, that’s exactly what we did. We exact revenge here with another win in Music City.
Sep. 23–Alabama: This game is at home which tilts it in our favor. This should be a win unless Alabama has increased their payroll. And yes, I’m saying they cheat. A lot.
Oct. 7–@Auburn: We get a week off to prepare for this game. Auburn should be among the BCS contenders this year so it’ll be tough. I think the Hogs have the stuff to pull off some upsets this year. However, I don’t think that this is the week. Loss.
Oct. 14–SE Missouri State: A great way to heal up a little after what will surely be a tough game the week before. Win.
Oct. 21–Ole Miss: Not the class of the SEC. Win
Oct. 28–Louisiana-Monroe: Playing for bowl eligibility in our last non-conference tilt. Win.
Nov. 4–@South Carolina: I’m not buying in to the Spurrier hype. Barring a let-down, I think we go in here and pull out an important contest on the road. Win.
Nov. 11–Tennessee: Obviously, the Vols are looking to bounce back from last season’s aberration. This is a tough contest that, I believe, will pit two of the top teams in the SEC playing for major bowl positioning. This game could go either way. I’m taking my boys in a squeaker. Win.
Nov. 18–Mississippi State: Still fighting to return to days of glory this team will be luck to avoid the west cellar. Win.
Nov. 25–LSU: We are lucky to have them in Little Rock. But I am straining at the boundaries of logic by having them at 9-2 at this point in the season. Loss.
So, I have them finishing 9-3. A great return to form. At the worst I think they will struggle at SC and drop one to either Tennessee or Alabama. Even 7-5 will be an improvement.
But I’m banking on the 9-3.
17 Responses to “Wooo Pig”
By greg on Sep 2, 2006 | Reply
I’d love to see a win tonight, but personally I’d like to see them beat Auburn and Tennessee more. I despise them with the white hot intensity of 1,000 suns. TN because of 98, and Auburn because I lived amongst them for a while. (I would hate Alabama as much, but their fans are just so stupid, you kind of feel sorry for them.) I think they’ll have a shot at TN at home, but I doubt they’ll be able to do it at Auburn, too. I think they’ll beat Alabama, and I still say they’ll have a shot at LSU, but it will be difficult.
By Jason Bybee on Sep 2, 2006 | Reply
I’m with you on all of your picks with the exception of Tennessee. As Cal learned tonight, Neyland is a hellish environment for a visiting foe. But I do see Arkansas finishing 3rd in the West at 8-4. And Greg, you can never feel sorry for Alabama fans no matter how stupid they are.
By scott on Sep 2, 2006 | Reply
I hate Auburn and Alabama. But I like Tennessee for the most part. After their dismantling of Cal today, it’s gonna be tough.
But we do play them at home and not at Neyland.
By Jason Bybee on Sep 2, 2006 | Reply
True….should be a good one.
By Donna on Sep 3, 2006 | Reply
Oooh respect points just went way down….
Roll Tide!
By greg on Sep 3, 2006 | Reply
You’re probably right, Jason. It’s just so sad, how they believe they’re still a national power.
Tennessee (I hate to admit
looked pretty good. They looked like Tennessee again.
By Phil Wilson on Sep 3, 2006 | Reply
Hi there. Vandy fan here.
I think you and UT are both answers to the question of whether we should be in the SEC or not. As well as having our QB drafted in the first round.
Plus, if you pigs were worth your salt, UT wouldn’t have won the National Championship in 98.
By Julie King on Sep 4, 2006 | Reply
It’s my first time to post a comment, but I couldn’t let your misguided Vandy comment slide. Saying Vanderbilt doesn’t belong in the SEC discredits the rest of your otherwise generally well-reasoned opinions. I can tell you this Vandy alum will be routing hard for another win over your Razorbacks and Rocky Top this year.
By scott on Sep 5, 2006 | Reply
Just a little trash talk, Vandy fans. Just a little trash talk.
And Phil, please don’t bring up ‘98. I still see that fumble in my nightmares.
By Phil Wilson on Sep 5, 2006 | Reply
1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 fumble 1998 1998 1998 1998
By Belinda on Sep 5, 2006 | Reply
UGH I am a huge Alabama fan! We have been down too long - it’s our turn again! Folks only hate BAMA football because they’re jealous. haha If you live in this state, you have to lay claim to Alabama or Auburn. We bleed crimson and hate everything orange (Auburn & Tennessee). ROLL TIDE ! ! !
By Len on Sep 5, 2006 | Reply
I just want to say that it is so hard being a Hawg fan in Tennessee. With our poor showing Saturday and UT’s whipping of Cal, it has been ever more difficult lately.
By Scott on Sep 5, 2006 | Reply
Phil, that hurts.
Belinda, not much of a choice, now is it?
Len, May God deliver you from the mouth of madness.
By Bobby Valentine on Sep 6, 2006 | Reply
All I can do is say ROLL TIDE !!!!
Shalom,
Bobby Valentine
By greg on Nov 20, 2006 | Reply
Noticed this since there was a comment that moved this up to the top of the Recent Comments…
Evidently you weren’t. While I’ve been on the fence about this one, I’m starting to lean towards us winning this game. If it was anywhere but LR, I might give LSU the edge.
Also liked this comment…
Folks only hate BAMA football because they’re jealous.
I think they need to let this one go at this point. Noboby’s jealous of Alabama anymore…
By Scott on Nov 20, 2006 | Reply
Yeah, Auburn is the only one I missed up to this point. But who could have seen the team that emerged after the Bama victory?
I really think that we can win this week. The pressure is off and I look for McFadden and company to blow up.
Bama who?