07-16-2002, 11:23 AM
Running on Brad's idea...and seeing it on Rabid Hog Fans, and on the PigPen, let's start it here... game-by-game predictions for the Razorbacks.
Game 1 - Boise State @ Fayetteville
See earlier thread. Too much HOG athleticism, and Boise's QB will face a secondary like none other.
Razorbacks 27, Hey, we got taters 13
Game 2 - South Florida @ Little Rock
South Florida is like the Central Florida team the HOGS faced last year. The difference? The HOGS most likely won't be coming off a 7OT thriller, and will be rested and focused.
Razorbacks 30, We beat Pitt last year 17
Game 3 - Alabama @ Fayetteville
The Tide gets their first taste of the expanded Reynolds-Razorback Stadium. This game almost always favors the home team. Alabama's been outscored 70-27 in the last 2 games in Fayetteville, and a night game in front of 22,000 MORE Hog fans than last year, plus a fired up and angry HOG team looking for revenge, spells trouble for Franchione and his Tide.
Razorbacks 35, Cherry Kool-Aid 21
Game 4 - Tennessee @ Knoxville
For 50 minutes last year, the Razorbacks were better than Tennessee. The defense had them completely shut out (which maybe is why Florida lured Thompson away), and the Vols escaped. If it was in Fayetteville this year, I'd mark it down as a Razorback upset. Fulmer is hated by the UA coaching staff, and many HOGS, for his accusation of cheating by Arkansas when a Razorback ball boy was merely filming the crowd and stadium, and not the game. In my dream world, we win 80-0 and Rocky Top is never playd again. But the powers above put a curse on us whenever we play em...
Great Pumpkin and gang 24, Razorbacks 20
Game 5 - Auburn @ Auburn
Nutt has Tuberville's number. Houston's 3-1 against Tommy, with all 3 wins being blowouts. This one, however, will not be a blowout. Both teams will rely on a ground attack and a tenacious defense. In the end, Tony Bua will make the game winning INT.
Razorbacks 23, Tele-Tubby and Tigers 20
Game 6 - Kentucky @ Fayetteville
AMEN! The Hogs dump UGA to pick up Kentucky. Guy Morriss will pass, and pass, and pass some more. However, the HOG secondary is fantastic, and will have already faced two passing attacks in Boise State and South Florida. Add the fact that BSU and USF have better defenses, and you can hear the HOG calls already.
Razorbacks 42, When does hoops start? 14
Game 7 - Ole Miss @ Fayetteville (HC)
A master move on Nutt's part. Ole Miss is going to be pumped for this one, after the 7 OT win by the HOGS last year <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . Arkansas usually is pumped for Ole Miss, but to make sure..they made it the HC game. Arkansas has a proud tradition of NOT losing HC games. It's taken seriously here, and this year will be no exception. Eli's Heisman campaign ends with a 3 INT performance, and the HOG fans will cheer not only b/c they won, but b/c it didn't take 7 OTs to do it.
Razorbacks 24, Eli for Heisman 2003 14
Troy State @ Little Rock
Troy State smells of an upset every time they take the field. The problem is, it's in Little Rock. Don't be surprised if Troy makes an early run, but the HOG talent is going to simply wear out the Trojans, especially in the unfriendly confines of War Memorial Stadium.
Razorbacks 31, Busted Condoms 9
South Carolina @ Columbia
Oh, I just don't like this game at all. Without question, the Razorbacks have the talent to beat the Gamecocks easily. I just don't like a focused Lou Holtz, in Columbia, hungry to beat his pupil. That spells danger, and though I think the HOGS can win, I don't know if they will.
**** -a-doodle Lou 17, Razorbacks 16
La-Lafayette @ Fayetteville
A patsy for senior day...yawwwwwwwwwwn
Razorbacks 52, we can beat arkansas...state 3
Miss. State @ Starkghanistan
Arkansas has MSU's number, winning the last 3 in a row, and 2 of the last 3 in Starkville. The Bulldogs are trying to erase memories of a 3-8 fiasco from last year. The JUCO ranks fell a little in last year's recruiting. But the HOGS have the speed to match MSU, and the Bulldogs won't have an answer still for Matt Jones. This will remind Sherrill of the Quinn Grovey days.
Razorbacks 20, Jacque Cheryl's Dance Party 7
LSU @ Little Rock
Most Razorback fans see this game as the SEC West title matchup. The Boot is up for grabs in this one. Arkansas gave LSU a scare in Baton Rouge last year, and with the game in LR this year, have the advantage. The Razorbacks have gotten better, LSU has gotten worse. Losing Davey and Reed have taken a lot of growl out of the Bengal Tigers, and the boot will be brought back home.
Razorbacks 27, Why'd you leave early, Reed? 21
Overall 10-2 (6-2), the Hogs claim the SEC West title and go to Atlanta, prolly to face Florida or Tennessee. Possible bowls.. Sugar, Citrus, or a repeat trip to Dallas.
WPS
Game 1 - Boise State @ Fayetteville
See earlier thread. Too much HOG athleticism, and Boise's QB will face a secondary like none other.
Razorbacks 27, Hey, we got taters 13
Game 2 - South Florida @ Little Rock
South Florida is like the Central Florida team the HOGS faced last year. The difference? The HOGS most likely won't be coming off a 7OT thriller, and will be rested and focused.
Razorbacks 30, We beat Pitt last year 17
Game 3 - Alabama @ Fayetteville
The Tide gets their first taste of the expanded Reynolds-Razorback Stadium. This game almost always favors the home team. Alabama's been outscored 70-27 in the last 2 games in Fayetteville, and a night game in front of 22,000 MORE Hog fans than last year, plus a fired up and angry HOG team looking for revenge, spells trouble for Franchione and his Tide.
Razorbacks 35, Cherry Kool-Aid 21
Game 4 - Tennessee @ Knoxville
For 50 minutes last year, the Razorbacks were better than Tennessee. The defense had them completely shut out (which maybe is why Florida lured Thompson away), and the Vols escaped. If it was in Fayetteville this year, I'd mark it down as a Razorback upset. Fulmer is hated by the UA coaching staff, and many HOGS, for his accusation of cheating by Arkansas when a Razorback ball boy was merely filming the crowd and stadium, and not the game. In my dream world, we win 80-0 and Rocky Top is never playd again. But the powers above put a curse on us whenever we play em...
Great Pumpkin and gang 24, Razorbacks 20
Game 5 - Auburn @ Auburn
Nutt has Tuberville's number. Houston's 3-1 against Tommy, with all 3 wins being blowouts. This one, however, will not be a blowout. Both teams will rely on a ground attack and a tenacious defense. In the end, Tony Bua will make the game winning INT.
Razorbacks 23, Tele-Tubby and Tigers 20
Game 6 - Kentucky @ Fayetteville
AMEN! The Hogs dump UGA to pick up Kentucky. Guy Morriss will pass, and pass, and pass some more. However, the HOG secondary is fantastic, and will have already faced two passing attacks in Boise State and South Florida. Add the fact that BSU and USF have better defenses, and you can hear the HOG calls already.
Razorbacks 42, When does hoops start? 14
Game 7 - Ole Miss @ Fayetteville (HC)
A master move on Nutt's part. Ole Miss is going to be pumped for this one, after the 7 OT win by the HOGS last year <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . Arkansas usually is pumped for Ole Miss, but to make sure..they made it the HC game. Arkansas has a proud tradition of NOT losing HC games. It's taken seriously here, and this year will be no exception. Eli's Heisman campaign ends with a 3 INT performance, and the HOG fans will cheer not only b/c they won, but b/c it didn't take 7 OTs to do it.
Razorbacks 24, Eli for Heisman 2003 14
Troy State @ Little Rock
Troy State smells of an upset every time they take the field. The problem is, it's in Little Rock. Don't be surprised if Troy makes an early run, but the HOG talent is going to simply wear out the Trojans, especially in the unfriendly confines of War Memorial Stadium.
Razorbacks 31, Busted Condoms 9
South Carolina @ Columbia
Oh, I just don't like this game at all. Without question, the Razorbacks have the talent to beat the Gamecocks easily. I just don't like a focused Lou Holtz, in Columbia, hungry to beat his pupil. That spells danger, and though I think the HOGS can win, I don't know if they will.
**** -a-doodle Lou 17, Razorbacks 16
La-Lafayette @ Fayetteville
A patsy for senior day...yawwwwwwwwwwn
Razorbacks 52, we can beat arkansas...state 3
Miss. State @ Starkghanistan
Arkansas has MSU's number, winning the last 3 in a row, and 2 of the last 3 in Starkville. The Bulldogs are trying to erase memories of a 3-8 fiasco from last year. The JUCO ranks fell a little in last year's recruiting. But the HOGS have the speed to match MSU, and the Bulldogs won't have an answer still for Matt Jones. This will remind Sherrill of the Quinn Grovey days.
Razorbacks 20, Jacque Cheryl's Dance Party 7
LSU @ Little Rock
Most Razorback fans see this game as the SEC West title matchup. The Boot is up for grabs in this one. Arkansas gave LSU a scare in Baton Rouge last year, and with the game in LR this year, have the advantage. The Razorbacks have gotten better, LSU has gotten worse. Losing Davey and Reed have taken a lot of growl out of the Bengal Tigers, and the boot will be brought back home.
Razorbacks 27, Why'd you leave early, Reed? 21
Overall 10-2 (6-2), the Hogs claim the SEC West title and go to Atlanta, prolly to face Florida or Tennessee. Possible bowls.. Sugar, Citrus, or a repeat trip to Dallas.
WPS