Contest: Ole Miss game predictions

October 22, 2009 1:28 pm · By Seth Gunderson · 42 Comments

So how ’bout them apples? The Hogs went into the swamp and nearly came out with a victory. Not many (aside from Arkansans) were giving Bobby Petrino’s boys a chance, but Willy Robinson’s defense did more than their fair share the entire game. Forcing 4 turnovers and sacking Tim Tebow 6 times in a game, against the #1 team in the country, is nothing to be modest about. In fact, were the offense clicking a bit better than a few big plays here and there, the outcome might’ve been a victory for Arkansas. We won’t even mention the absolutely are-you-kidding-me incorrect penalties or the missed field goals by Alex Tejada, because when your team has a +4 advantage in the turnover column, you should win the game. It was a tough break for the Hogs, but you have to believe that our kids know they can win any game and it definitely shows signs that the program is moving in the right direction.

This week will re-awaken a new grudge match against Houston Nutt, err, rather the Ole Miss Rebels. In SEC play, this is a must-win for both teams. Arkansas sits at 3-3 overall, 1-3 in SEC, and Ole Miss is 4-2 overall, 1-2 in the SEC. This season, Nutt’s Rebels have beaten up on teams like Memphis, UAB, Vanderbilt and Southeastern Louisiana — teams with a combined 10-16 record. While 4-2 is a good record, the Rebels are a far cry from the pre-season top-ten ranked team in the country — and on top of that, once-Heisman hopeful starting quarterback Jevan Snead isn’t playing like he was last year — 49% completion rate, 1100+ yards passing, 12 TDs, 9 INTs. The wild card on the Ole Miss offense is utility player Dexter McCluster, but even he is relatively quiet so far this year.

Right now the cards are stacked against the Hogs. With confidence riding high from the Florida game and our defense still not able to stop the big play every so often, I can see this being a big trap game. Houston Nutt is a fairly predictable coach, but he’s a master motivator and with bowl games weighing in the balance, I expect Ole Miss to come out swinging. We’re going to have to be ready to play from the opening whistle (sounds dumb to say, but sometimes teams sleepwalk a while).

It’s do, or die, time for the Hogs. Petrino and company should have them ready to win.

So let’s get to the score predicting. Sassy’s Red House has once again stepped up to provide the prize for our weekly score-predicting contest. Whoever is closest gets some delicious BBQ for their tailgate party.

How to enter

Leave a comment with your name, e-mail address and score 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, October 24, at 11:05 am.

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

Our predictions

Jonathan says: Tejada doesn’t miss a single kick and the ref’s don’t suck (too badly). We kick Ole Miss in the Nutt.
Arkansas 34, Ole Miss 27
Anything about Nutt? Houston Nutt will lose, but will console himself by wiping away tears with hundred dollar bills and will laugh himself to sleep thinking about those infamous “golden handcuffs” we removed before he left for Ole Miss.

Todd says: When I was a kid, I thought it was “Old Miss.”
Arkansas 30, Old Miss 20
Anything about Nutt? Remember when it was Houston Nutt and Casey Dick vs. John David Booty? That was fun.

Trip says: Hogs would have won 41-28, but, you know, Tejada.
Arkansas 35, Ole Miss 28
Anything about Nutt? Nutt makes me laugh 13 times during the game. I still like that guy.

Seth says: Admiral Ackbar is a damn humanoid fish. Yet, he can breathe out of water. It’s a bit endearing, isn’t it? Though, it kinda takes away the whole ‘fish outta water’ comedy bits you might have planned. But yeah, it freaks me out, too.
Ole Miss 24, Arkansas 21
Anything about Nutt? One time I almost ran into him at Hugo’s.

Dustin says: Look out, America. Arkansas is about to go on a winning streak. Starting Saturday.
Arkansas 35, Ole Miss 31
Anything about Nutt? Not even worth it.

Thanks to Sassy’s Red House for sponsoring this contest. PIck up some BBQ on game day from their bulk menu. Go pick ‘em!

Go Hogs!

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By Steve on October 22nd, 2009

hogs 34 ole mrs 24 PAY BACK TIME

By Kyle Judkins on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs – 38
Ole Misses – 24

By Brian on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs 42
Ole Miss 21

By Tom Sawyer on October 22nd, 2009

After feeling that a game was stolen from them last week, they will more than likely take out their frustrations on Nutt and the Rebels…

Arkansas 52
Ole Miss 24

By Sean Harris on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs in a beat down

Hogs 42
Rebels 14

By Matthew J on October 22nd, 2009

Arkansas – 56
Ole Miss – 17

By Infidel on October 22nd, 2009

Good ol’ fashioned ass whuppin.

Hogs 56
Rebs 17

By Michael Milburn on October 22nd, 2009

Arkansas – 34
Old “Nutts” Miss – 20

By MRB on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs 62 Nutts 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000!!!!!!!!!!
I LOOOOOVE to HAAAAATE Nutt!!!!!!!!!

By sandra on October 22nd, 2009

32 hogs -ole miss 20

By Innarested Observer on October 22nd, 2009

The Mighty Men of Pork open up a can. A big can. 42-17 against that traitorous liar and his posse of inbreds and charlatans.

Naw, I ain’t a hatah. I’m a truth-teller. And Dale is a phony. Hogs on the way to 8-3 heading to Baton Rouge.

By Matt on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs have Mississippi over matched offensively in every key position. Arkansas has played to a higher level than expected while Mississippi has played below expectations. Lets hope the old Snead doesn’t show up and that OM Defense stays on their heels.

Arkansas – 31
Mississippi – 17

GO HOGS!!!

Anything about Nutt? He played us less conservatively last year than I expected…normally he’s the run it up the middle rah rah rah cheerleader on the sidelines biting his finger nails and praying. Hope we see that this saturday!!

By George on October 22nd, 2009

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That pretty much sums it up.

Hawgs – 38
Nutts – 23

By Sardon on October 22nd, 2009

Hog 31
Nuts 13

By Sardon on October 22nd, 2009

@George. So zebras screwing hogs is illegal in Mississippi? Florida needs to pass that law.

By pat dallas on October 22nd, 2009

Arkansas 45, Ole Miss 31.

By Spencer Scarbrough on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs – 49
Ole Miss – 9

Book it.

By degeneration.ex on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs: 45
Rebs: 14

Lopsided?

Ah reckon.

By Paul Harris on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs: 27
Miss: 24

By djstorms on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs: 31
Ole Nutt: 14

After the game Nutt admits he was out coached by a far superior coach but finds something to blame the loss on

By The Truth on October 22nd, 2009

Frankly, I have no idea.

Hogs: 28 (no field goals)
Non-Hogs: 24

By five by five on October 22nd, 2009

I’m with Dustin: BobbyP is mad as hell, and he’s not gonna take it anymore. The steamroll thru the rest of our schedule begins against Ole Piss.

Hogs: 42
ManBoobs: 10
Rebel fans injured jumping off the Nutt bandwagon: no one in Missippissi can count that high

By Brenda on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs 35, Rebels 24

By Brenda on October 22nd, 2009

Hogs 28, Rebels 14

By burgerboy on October 22nd, 2009

One of America’s Best Places – 38

Crrrrrrrap – 17

By Brad on October 23rd, 2009

Down by 21 at the half, Nutt tries to motivate his team by sprinting to 50 yard line, rips his shirt off; Hulk Hogan-style, runs to the sideline, body slams the Ole Miss band director,leads the band in a 20 minute version of Beethoven’s 3rd, and eats Chuck Barrett. It doesn’t work.

Hogs 38
Rebs 14

By Me on October 23rd, 2009

Hogs 41, Rebels 14

By HawgPhan on October 23rd, 2009

Hogs 35
Rebs 17

By Micah on October 23rd, 2009

Hogs: 34 (5 TDs and 1 missed PAT, damn kicker)
Old Miss: 9

The Ol Miss offense will be well rested for next weeks game – they’ll hardly be on the field Saturday.

By Hank on October 23rd, 2009

To prove a point, all 11 men on defense drop-kick the player in front of them. They all simultaneously get up and start pleading for a flag against the guy they drop-kicked.

Hogs – 42
Rebs – 3

Anything about Nutt? – Anyone remember when Nutt had 3 running backs that could start for any team in the country and coached us all the way to mediocrity?

By he's a wizard on October 23rd, 2009

Hogs 34-26

Those who joke about Nutt being a great motivator haven’t ever met him in person. I used to serve him food occasionally (there’s even a dish where I used to work named in his honor), and there’s really no describing his personality. How you see him on TV and on the sideline is pretty much how he is all the time, even (especially?) when he’s eating food. I guess it’s just contagious. That said, he often motivated us out of good play and into missed cues and penalties. If A&M, Auburn, and Florida made enough mistakes for our D to force turnovers, Nutt’s Ole Miss is gonna be a straight up smorgasbord.