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!