Contest: Alabama game predictions

September 24, 2009 10:58 am · By Seth Gunderson · 43 Comments

Oi vey. Aye carumba. Shephus cripes. Dang. Those were all words/phrases that I muttered last week while sitting in the stands watching the Georgia Bulldogs escape Fayetteville with a 52-41 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks. Our offense (the passing portion, that is) was amazing. Our defense, well, I think they were having fun watching Georgia run all over them. It’s bittersweet to be pumped about scoring tons of touchdowns when you know the other team is probably going to score their own two minutes later. Our offense, led by Ryan Mallett, is good enough to win us games, but tough times could be ahead for Bobby Petrino’s boys unless something clicks on the defensive side of the ball.

Dustin already pointed out who won last week’s contest, so congrats to you The Truth. And thanks to everyone else that chimed in with their predictions.

This week begins a ~~fairly~~ freaking rough five-game stretch for the Hogs. In the next five weeks, we play at #3 Alabama, vs. Texas A&M (neutral field), vs. Auburn (and their sweet offensive coordinator, Gus Malzahn, ever heard of him?), at #1 Florida and then conclude it at #4 Ole Miss. Awesome.

First things first, ‘Bama comes into this game 3-0 with their only impressive win so far over Virginia Tech. They’ve outscored their opponents 127 – 45 and are fairly balanced on offense while averaging 512 yards/game (250ish passing, 265ish running). Among their intangibles is a guy named Nick Saban, who is arguably one of the best coaches out there. Arkansas’ offense is amazing right now — 538 yards a game and 44.5 points a game. But, as Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain said, Arkansas hasn’t played Alabama, yet. Our defense, on the other hand, not so good. Some good news, though, highly-touted wide receiver Julio Jones hasn’t had a good game yet. The bad news, our secondary didn’t show so well against Georgia and, again, Julio Jones hasn’t had a good game yet. Lucky for us, Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin has already missed TWO extra point attempts this year. Silver lining anyone?

Again this week, we’ve got an incentive to get you guys involved in this little weekly football season score picking ritual. I’m talking about free BBQ from Sassy’s Red House. Mmm. Meats and beans!

How to enter

Leave a comment with your name, e-mail address and game prediction. If you want to add anything else, feel free.

What you’ll win

A tailgating package for four (4) from Sassy’s Red House. More info here.

The rules

Check the rules page for all the details. Here’s the basics:

You only may enter this specific contest once.
The winning entry must pick the winning team and have the smallest combined difference from each team’s final score. More info here.
You must pick the score by Saturday, September 26th, at 2:15pm.

What’s gonna happen in this one, boys and girls?

Our predictions

Jonathan says: During the last play of the game, Petrino takes a football to the face, tearing off part of his synth-flesh, revealing a portion of his cyborg exo-skeleton. He then blasts off, leaving Alabama behind and heads straight to Doe’s for a post-loss consolatory steak/synth-flesh repair sesh. I’d be willing to put money on this happening.
Alabama 38, Arkansas 28

Todd says: Leigh Tiffin wins it for us with yet another missed kick.
Arkansas 41, Alabama 38

Trip says: We lose, and it’s gross. Alabama’s defense looks awesome. It’s over by the half.
Alabama 48, Arkansas 17

Seth says: Think about it – a guy offers his hand to shake yours, but then grabs a bow and arrow and shoots you point blank. I’d be all like, “what the hell man?” It was more than likely just an error.
Alabama 45, Arkansas 27

Dustin says: Freakin’ Saban. Hate that guy.
Alabama 35, Arkansas 28

Thanks to Sassy’s Red House for sponsoring this contest. Go pick ‘em!

Go Hogs!

Comments

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By Kelvin Stroud on September 24th, 2009

Bama 41 Arkansas 24, Julio Jones is back.

By Tom Sawyer on September 24th, 2009

marrying into a family of Alabama graduates and fans, I say Arkansas 31, Alabama 24

By Carter on September 24th, 2009

Alabama 38, Arkansas 31

By chancevb on September 24th, 2009

Ark – 41
Bama – 37

WOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo PIG SOOOOIE!!

By Innarested Observer on September 24th, 2009

‘fraid the Men of Pork were somewhat exposed last week. That Mallet feller can sure fling it. Here’s hoping Mr. Franklin has succcessfully navigated his anger issues. However, Saturday will not be pretty for the faithful.
Big Southern Dummies from the Great State of Alabam: 44
Men of Pork: 24

By Sardon on September 24th, 2009

Bama 49
Hogs 24

Jerry Franklin should be taking some Management classes. Anger Management, that is.

By James on September 24th, 2009

Alabama 41 Hogs 23. After the Hogs keep the first half close…

By Pamela on September 24th, 2009

hogs win by 4 points

By five by five on September 24th, 2009

damnBama 38
Hogs 24

By The Truth on September 24th, 2009

It’s going to be a scoring blowout. Mallet throws for a new school record with SIX TDs and still looses.

BAMA – 53
HOGS – 45

By Robbie on September 24th, 2009

Don’t think this is our year, sadly.

Bama – 48
Arkansas – 41

By Alan Barfield on September 24th, 2009

When Bobby Petrino and his truck load of sholts roll into T-TOWN, Nick Saban and his red elephants will be waiting to stomp them into Bryant Deenny Stadium turf. ‘Bama rolls big. Don’t ever get a pig for a pet, it will squeel on you!

By Teresa Prewett on September 24th, 2009

Alabama 35

Arkansas 17

Alabama wins again over the Hogs, like they always have since my man was fired. This game will be enough for people to turn in their sideline passes.

By lizard king on September 24th, 2009

Hogs – 34
Tide – 27

By djstorms on September 24th, 2009

Teresa Prewett,
You should follow your man out of this state, you are liked about as much as him. You both are jokes. I cant help but wonder what the Hogs would look like with Damien Williams in the new Petrino spread.

ALA- 44
ARK- 38

By Pipepimp on September 24th, 2009

‘Bama 34 – Oink 13

By burgerboy on September 24th, 2009

TP, GTFO.

Rcansaw – 49
Bummer – 24

By burgerboy on September 24th, 2009

FTR, I ate me some Sassy’s this weekend. It was delicious. I stopped inside and they have a full bar set up, and what appears to be an amazing patio outside. I didn’t actually set foot on the patio as it was full of wimmen-folk celebrating a baby shower of some kind.

I will have to go to the bar there sometime.

By Brian on September 24th, 2009

Bama – 51
Ark – 24

I hope I’m wrong.

By George on September 24th, 2009

Julio Jones is not healthy for long. On his first catch Jerry Franklin rips his head off….literally. He then bites off the nose and lobs the severed head at Nick Saban like some kind of freakish head-grenade. Franklin is ejected again, but later says it was “well worth it.”

Hogs – 34
Bums – 32