The Old Ball Coach

We approach Razorback Stadium tomorrow morning at a true fork in the road:
1. Win this game, remain in contention for respectable bowls, put the confidence back in a team that lost it, in a true heart breaker, to Florida.
2. Lose this game, possibly don't make a bowl, under-acheive according to pre-season expectations, lose the support of the majority of fans (not me).
My preseason prediction was 8-4. What had to happen for us to go 8-4? We had to jump up and beat someone we weren't supposed to: Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, or LSU. Well, through four of those games, we haven't done it, and the only possibility we have left is LSU, and you know we'll get hype for this one. The game tomorrow will dictate whether this season is a bust or not; that's it and that's all.
Things to look for:

1. Ryan Mallet and the receiving corps versus one of the best pass defenses in the country: This will be as much of a challenge as Alabama and Florida were. Are we ready? Have we matured? Having Joe Adams back is priceless. He's given the receivers a much needed spark and some lineman a much needed shot in the nuts.
2. Big Red, Sue E, and Pork Chop versus Cocky: This will be an equally aggressive matchup. Over the years, Cocky has won many mascot awards (Capital One Mascot of the Year in 2003 and All-Mascot team in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008). The team of Razorback mascots go in as the underdog, but should get the win because, well there's three of them and they have tusks. Also, it's always uncomfortable fighting women, and I bet she's a scrapper. I've checked the sex of Pork Chop before with inconclusive results, so he's a real wild card here.
   
3. Tusk versus a bird: While this bird has spurs, he's no match for tusk. He's really got an amazing advantage in weight ratio and gets the nod here.
   
4. Bobby Petrino versus the Old Ball Coach: Now here's an interesting match up. BP spent years studying film of Spurrier when he coached at Florida and should be able to give the Mustache a lift on the defensive side of the ball. Bob's never been a defensive coach, but his knowledge of Spurrier's offense should help this week.
5. Me versus another hangover before an early game: I have a secret weapon: mimosas. Expect me to be victorious even if I have to pre-game purge.
   

The game this weekend should be exciting, and I'm hoping and praying for a win. Let's bring the Hog faithful support and go back to the DMac ways of owning SC.
Woo Pig
Beat the Cocks (haha)