Alabama vs Arkansas

In the preseason picks, I chose Arkansas 17 to 14 to win, but not sure that will play out on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. I feel that Alabama is at least two scores better than us at this point. So, my prediction this week is Arkansas 24, Alabama 34 ... our defense is just too weak.

When the Hogs win...
We will be 3 and 1, exactly where most "normal" Hog fans expected to be in the beginning of the season. The not so normal Hog fans were the ones asking on talk radio -- "Would Houston run up the score on Southern Cal?"

If the Hogs lose...
It is going to be a very rocky road for the team for the rest of the season. Alabama is the litmus test for the rest of the season. The Nutt wolves will really be howling.

Keys to Victory...
Outscore Alabama! Sounds like duhhh, right? Our defense will put up very little resistance so we better be able to out score them. Keep Kenneth Darby in check!!

Keys to Defeat...
Flatness. It has been the mantra of all the games with Vandy seeing a very slight reprieve in sloppy performance (except for the D unit which looked horrific to me!).

Things to Cheer About...
Going 2-0 to start conference play. Insider note, watch Darren McFadden have an outstanding game. Razorback Stadium will be rocking and rolling ... national TV.