HOGS GOING TO ATLANTA!

SEC Championship Game

A dream season for the Razorback Nation.

It has been a long, hard fought road this year, but the Hogs have made it to the conference dance. We are 10-2 on the season with our only loses going to excellent teams in Southern California and LSU. My pre-season pick was 8-4 which was VERY gracious back in the summer. We match up well against Florida. Last week, we rushed for over 300 yards against the best defense (i.e. #1) in the country LSU who have held opponents to an average of 70 yards on the ground.

My prediction is that McFadden will rush for over 200 yards and we will convincingly beat Florida 28 to 14 in route to a sugar tasting event. Go Hogs Go!

Another "Domino" Falls in the Search for Sugar

Photo of the South Carolina Game

A win against Spurrier. How sweet? After the victory against Auburn, this contest was considered the crucial game and litmus test. Now, we beat South Carolina and everyone says that Tennessee is the true test? I can' figure it out. Which is the true test? It doesn't matter! Each game is just a step towards the SEC Championship and "BCS Land". I have more fear of Mississippi State than Tennessee; however, I am not looking ahead because the Vols are up next.

Arkansas Versus South Carolina

In my pre-season picks, I chose South Carolina 31 to 14! Well, things and situations have changed. The Hogs are ranked #12 in the nation. However, SC will give the Hogs quite a challenge. My prediction is a low scoring affair 10 to 7 with the Hogs edging out the Gamecocks.

When the Hogs win...
The SEC Championship game is almost a lock because we would only have to beat LSU or Tennessee to go to Atlanta. We are thinking BCS and bring out the sugar packets!

If the Hogs lose...
Our expectations will begin to focus on the Cotton Bowl. Tennessee and LSU become must wins and who wants to think about it. The good thing is that the Vols and Tigers play us at home.

Keys to Victory...
Establish the running tandem of McFadden and Jones. It is that simple. Let Mitch Mustain throw down the field on the first series.

Keys to Defeat...
Over confidence will do it every time. Lack of focus and mental preparation will doom our Hogs.

Things to Cheer About...
National TV on ESPN at 6:45! The Hogs should take this chance to show the country that we are for real and not a fluke team. Matter of fact, if we beat SC in an excellent fashion, we should move ahead of all the other SEC teams in the polls ... Give us just deserve!