Staff Pick’ems: UA vs. Louisiana-Monroe
Whooosh! That’s not the sound of a Razorback running by. No, that’s the sound of me wiping sweat off my brow from last week’s game. I’m still sweating it. I don’t think that’s how Petrino wanted to start his career at Arkansas, but a win is a win!
The Flyer staff was all over the board last week. Ted Dancin’ guessed our score correctly, and I was closest to Western Illinois’ score. But as for how close the game really was, I’m going to award Squidge with being the closest overall. The prediction was right on, too — “We will win, but it’ll be close. Scary close. Wipe-your-brow-hog-fans close.” Nice work, Squidge.
As for those who left comments, you were way off. Try harder.
This week we play the Warhawks from Louisiana-Monroe. While the game is in Little Rock, it’s technically a home game for the Warhawks. Auburn drubbed Louisiana-Monroe last week 34-0, which means absolutely nothing. The Warhawks had 220 yards in total offense, but is that because they’re no good, or because Auburn’s D (which usually rules) is that much better? We’ll see on Saturday.
How does this week look, gang?
JTrain says: It won’t be nearly as harrowing as last week’s game, but with LA Monroe coming off last Saturday’s slaughtering they’ll be playing their best… which still won’t be enough. Also, Michael Smith will get suspended for next week’s game against Texas (Boo!) by committing another “NCAA Textbook Violation” when he smacks QB Colt McCoy right in the nards with a trig book.
Arkansas 31, Louisiana-Monroe 13
Ted Dancin’ says: Michael Smith + More practice for D line + War Memorial crowd = Rebound as hayell
Arkansas 27, Louisiana-Monroe 10
Dern L. says: Arkansas gets six slam dunks, Louisiana-Monroe only gets two. With Smith back we are more balanced.
Arkansas 38, Louisiana-Monroe 20
sg says: hen I tell everyone to send me an email, I expect you all to send me an email. that means you, too. you know i was trying to get it all set up for tonight’s party. now I have to go and get the jean shorts myself. and I have NO CLUE where I’ll find strawberry flavored marshma
Arkansas 41, Louisiana-Monroe 10
the Steve says: This time … we’re horny.
Arkansas 42, Louisiana-Monroe 10
Squidge says: I predict we win after Dick realizes he’s being a vagina.
Arkansas 21, Louisiana-Monroe 17
Farrah says: Arkansas is still struggling. ESPN crucifies us — what’s new? Casey dick throws two interceptions.
Louisiana-Monroe 28, Arkansas 17
Discussion
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By Angel Lust on September 4th, 2008
Arkansas offense is on a learning curve. A lock that turns into a nail-biter does a lot for focus and concentration. Latest spread I coudl find was 12.5 points. I think Arkansas covers: 24 - 10.
By Total Bastard on September 4th, 2008
The “home” team: 14
The team from upstate: 45
By Hank on September 5th, 2008
ULM marches down the field on us on the opening posession. They don’t score again until a safety of N. Dick in the fourth qtr. Hogs score 5 TD’s with a 55 yarder from Tejada to end the half. Petrino will test his leg once we have a good lead in this game. He’ll time this so there isn’t much to lose if at all possible. They call this coaching/player development in some parts of the country, Houston. One good thing about last week’s game is that I couldn’t predict the play calls prior to every snap. I’ll eventually quit getting excited every time we pass the ball, but I’m gonna ride this like a good either binge for now. Hogs 38 ULM 9
By Angel Lust on September 6th, 2008
First game was excusable with new coach and system.
This one was just embarassing. Thank god the Razorbacks don’t have to play Arkansas State this year.
By Hank on September 6th, 2008
Ah, screw it. I was right about the main thing. Hogs won!
By Hank on September 6th, 2008
And I predicted that Petrino would test Tejada’s leg. He should have studied more.
By Jeff on September 9th, 2008
Nice picks on the scores.
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