Cowherd Picks Bama

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Am probably simultaneously posting with someone else but on his Wheel Of Genius Colin wouldn't give it as a pick but said he thinks Bama wins by more than a FG, and that Bama has about 9 wins in the tank this year.

Have to disagree with him but can see why he feels that way.

[hardcorehogfan]

it seems like all of the experts are picking bama

[ErieHog]

Am probably simultaneously posting with someone else but on his Wheel Of Genius Colin wouldn't give it as a pick but said he thinks Bama wins by more than a FG, and that Bama has about 9 wins in the tank this year.

Have to disagree with him but can see why he feels that way.

Cowherd loves controversy.  Its not that he's a particularly bad on-air radio guy-- that's what they are paid to do-- and let's be honest, its better for business at ESPN if they can talk about Bama, rather than Arkansas.

[Oliver]

Am probably simultaneously posting with someone else but on his Wheel Of Genius Colin wouldn't give it as a pick but said he thinks Bama wins by more than a FG, and that Bama has about 9 wins in the tank this year.

Have to disagree with him but can see why he feels that way.

Cowherd loves controversy.  Its not that he's a particularly bad on-air radio guy-- that's what they are paid to do-- and let's be honest, its better for business at ESPN if they can talk about Bama, rather than Arkansas.

Or maybe most of the experts really think that Bama will beat us Saturday.  I agree with them.

[badIntentions]

Media has major man-love for Saban and Bama

[hogsanity]

Media has major man-love for Saban and Bama

Saban is this years Charlie Weiss, since Weiss has nothing this year for them to kiss up to.


Saban with a roster full of his own players is much more formidable than Saban with a roster full of Shula's players.

[Hawgasaurus]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

[Oliver]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

[BrooklynRoss]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

I see your point, Ollie, but I just can't see Alabama matching up with us athlete-for-athlete. They simply don't have the firepower to stop us or to do much with our defense, regardless of our lunk-headed coach and inept passing game. I think they're about a year away from seriously handing us our hat, though. I guess we'll find out soon. A good day for televised sports Saturday - Mets v. Philly, Sox v. Yankees, Razorbacks v. Tide. Looks like I need to set up some sort of tv on the patio too, the weather is awesome up here right now.

[Tripod1]

Think of how many times in the past we have been on the very brink of doing some really good things and making a big splash on the national level and just fall flat.  National media is not going to get behind the Hogs until they prove everyone wrong.  So naturally they are going to go with the high powered coach and Bama tradition.  After all, look at many of our loses, position by position we were better or at least WE thought so, only to get beat.

[Razorback Jedi]

Saban is the new kid on the block and has quite the history. Of course they're going to pick him, it's the sexy pick.

[Melhog]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

I see your point, Ollie, but I just can't see Alabama matching up with us athlete-for-athlete. They simply don't have the firepower to stop us or to do much with our defense, regardless of our lunk-headed coach and inept passing game. I think they're about a year away from seriously handing us our hat, though. I guess we'll find out soon. A good day for televised sports Saturday - Mets v. Philly, Sox v. Yankees, Razorbacks v. Tide. Looks like I need to set up some sort of tv on the patio too, the weather is awesome up here right now.

I agree, but keep in mind that they actually seem to have a running game this yr with Terry Grant. He is leading the SEC in total rushing so far.  Their OL seems to be very good.  IF JPW gets it going, they will be very tough to stop offensively. Bama always seems to have a good defense and if they can just contain Dmac and Felix and not give up any big plays, it will be a long day for us. 

[fanofthehog]

I am the world's biggest pessimist.  You can go back and check in the Troy game thread where I said we will lose this game.  However, for some odd reson, I feel really confident about this game.  We will win convincingly.  GHG!!!

[pigsooiec5]

What makes the guy on the right an 'expert'?  Can someone please list his expert credentials?

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

What makes the guy on the right an 'expert'?  Can someone please list his expert credentials?

The fact that he is hanging with Don "Donnie" Wahlberg is enough for me.

[HognotinMemphis]

The only thing the Hogs have going for them is that everyone is picking Bama. They may be able to use that as motivation in what will be a close game.

[Swino]

I see us trying to attempt some trick plays against bama and I see McFadden taking 50% of the snaps. 

[Killean]

The only thing the Hogs have going for them is that everyone is picking Bama. They may be able to use that as motivation in what will be a close game.

yeah.. that and the fact that they've got the best backfield in college football since thomas/sanders

[MM-gohogs]

it seems like all of the experts are picking bama

well apparently according to JFB. the experts know all. it's pretty much set in stone we shouldn't even make the trip the game is over.

[wincrimson]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

[MM-gohogs]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

we have the two or three best running backs in NCAA, what other "better/more talent" do we have? our secondary is suspect at best. the rest of the defense gave up way too much yardage to a fourth rate team in the first game. our QB can't throw for more than 150 and has trouble completing a pass. we don't have a TE to speak of.

[Killean]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

I get the feeling that you guys are gonna be awfully surprised by our safety and linebacking corps..

Who are BETTER than last year

[DeltaBoy]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

That is what you get when you give a pass to a NUTT.

[HogasaurusRex]

I am the world's biggest pessimist.  You can go back and check in the Troy game thread where I said we will lose this game.  However, for some odd reson, I feel really confident about this game.  We will win convincingly.  GHG!!!

1st thing: (not being a jerk here)You need to get an avatar that doesnt belong to another long time poster. Personally it doesn't offend, but you might get "assigned" posts that are not your fault. 
Next:  If you were wrong about Troy and we won, but you feel "really confident" about Bama; that doesn't seem to bode well...

[Razorback Jedi]

I see us trying to attempt some trick plays against bama and I see McFadden taking 50% of the snaps. 

50%?

[The Broadcaster]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

Jonathon Luigs? lol He's prolly our best guy outside of them. Jerrell Norton is a shut-down CB, D.J. Hall will find that out tommorrow. I'm saying Arkansas 27-23/

Also, guys Colin Cowherd is probably one of the worst at picking football games. If you want a good pick, as k Erik Kuselias (yeah spelt wrong) he's probabaly the best guy at ESPN when it comes to picking pro and collegiate football games.

[Tide1]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

So in your opinion, the guys you have this year are better than the NFL type players you had last year? (who by the JPW threw for over 300 yds against) You need to put down the pipe. The hogs defense last year is levels above what you have this year
I get the feeling that you guys are gonna be awfully surprised by our safety and linebacking corps..

Who are BETTER than last year

[devildog]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

we have the two or three best running backs in NCAA, what other "better/more talent" do we have? our secondary is suspect at best. the rest of the defense gave up way too much yardage to a fourth rate team in the first game. our QB can't throw for more than 150 and has trouble completing a pass. we don't have a TE to speak of.

I wouldn't put Troy down as "fourth rate", I think they can hang 21 on just about any program outside the top ten.

[OTTER]

I do love it when all the experts refuse to give us love!!!  It's like movie reviewers.  I generally like the movies they say stink!!  Calling my bookie right now. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[beansandtaters]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

Did you see the preseason All SEC rankings? Apparently someone thinks we have a ton of talent...

[beansandtaters]

BTW...this game will be a lot like the TX game of '03. We will come in and completely dominate the line of scrimmage. AR will win by 2 TDs. It's not late enough in the season for Nutt's chokejob to take place.

[Tide1]

BTW...this game will be a lot like the TX game of '03. We will come in and completely dominate the line of scrimmage. AR will win by 2 TDs. It's not late enough in the season for Nutt's chokejob to take place.

I quess you are going to dominate the line just like in the Troy game. Again how many yards and points did Troy have?

[beansandtaters]

BTW...this game will be a lot like the TX game of '03. We will come in and completely dominate the line of scrimmage. AR will win by 2 TDs. It's not late enough in the season for Nutt's chokejob to take place.

I quess you are going to dominate the line just like in the Troy game. Again how many yards and points did Troy have?

Yes, the first half our D-Line did not get enough penetration. Marcus Harrison will help solve that problem. The key is really our O-line, who looked as good as last year's version. Put them against your horrible defensive front and your defenders will be checking out D-Mc and Felix's butts all day. We'll see.

It just surprises me that you guys are so cocky after a terrible season and two lackluster wins to start the season.

[ItsRollinBaby]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

I see your point, Ollie, but I just can't see Alabama matching up with us athlete-for-athlete. They simply don't have the firepower to stop us or to do much with our defense, regardless of our lunk-headed coach and inept passing game. I think they're about a year away from seriously handing us our hat, though. I guess we'll find out soon. A good day for televised sports Saturday - Mets v. Philly, Sox v. Yankees, Razorbacks v. Tide. Looks like I need to set up some sort of tv on the patio too, the weather is awesome up here right now.

I agree, but keep in mind that they actually seem to have a running game this yr with Terry Grant. He is leading the SEC in total rushing so far.  Their OL seems to be very good.  IF JPW gets it going, they will be very tough to stop offensively. Bama always seems to have a good defense and if they can just contain Dmac and Felix and not give up any big plays, it will be a long day for us. 

Most sensible post yet.  I honestly think we match up better than the credit being given by most here.  We have a solid o-line, a solid qb, a solid backfield, with above avg. receivers.  On defense, we have a not so solid d-line, solid lbs, and an above avg secondary.  Flat out it's going to come down to how effectively yall run the ball, as well as special teams.  If Dmac, Felix & Co. come out and rush for 100 a piece, it's going to be a long day for the Tide, but if they are held to decent games, and we're starting with good field position to take some pressure off of JPW, then I see a Tide victory.  Either way, it will be a good game with 2 good, evenly matched teams.  

[judgeroyswine]

For all the love and sympathy the media showed Nutt during his off season duress, that all subsides when forced to make a pick during the season.  When it comes down to on-the-field expectations, against teams of equal ability, the pundits go with other teams and other coaches.  What a shock.

[beansandtaters]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

I see your point, Ollie, but I just can't see Alabama matching up with us athlete-for-athlete. They simply don't have the firepower to stop us or to do much with our defense, regardless of our lunk-headed coach and inept passing game. I think they're about a year away from seriously handing us our hat, though. I guess we'll find out soon. A good day for televised sports Saturday - Mets v. Philly, Sox v. Yankees, Razorbacks v. Tide. Looks like I need to set up some sort of tv on the patio too, the weather is awesome up here right now.

I agree, but keep in mind that they actually seem to have a running game this yr with Terry Grant. He is leading the SEC in total rushing so far.  Their OL seems to be very good.  IF JPW gets it going, they will be very tough to stop offensively. Bama always seems to have a good defense and if they can just contain Dmac and Felix and not give up any big plays, it will be a long day for us. 

Most sensible post yet.  I honestly think we match up better than the credit being given by most here.  We have a solid o-line, a solid qb, a solid backfield, with above avg. receivers.  On defense, we have a not so solid d-line, solid lbs, and an above avg secondary.  Flat out it's going to come down to how effectively yall run the ball, as well as special teams.  If Dmac, Felix & Co. come out and rush for 100 a piece, it's going to be a long day for the Tide, but if they are held to decent games, and we're starting with good field position to take some pressure off of JPW, then I see a Tide victory.  Either way, it will be a good game with 2 good, evenly matched teams.  

That rushing attack surely can't be judged as "solid" without being tested. If Grant runs for 100 on us, I'll call it solid and congratulate Bummer.

[HawgWyld]

Again, where is all this "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea coming from?  McF is a special, special player and Jones is dynamite, as well.  Yet, who do you have outside of them?  I'm flummoxed.

I pull for Arkansas when they don't line up against 'Bama and all of you know how established I am on this board.  So, this is not an unbiased opinion.

The "Arkansas is loaded with talent" idea comes from the "unbiased" opinions of a bunch of Razorbacks fans.

Threads like this baffle me -- there's not a person here who can objectively look at the upcoming game. Of course folks are going to gripe of someone dares pick Bama over Arkansas...

[ItsRollinBaby]

That rushing attack surely can't be judged as "solid" without being tested. If Grant runs for 100 on us, I'll call it solid and congratulate Bummer.

You put 175 on anyone two weeks in a row in college football and I'd call it solid.  

[beansandtaters]

That rushing attack surely can't be judged as "solid" without being tested. If Grant runs for 100 on us, I'll call it solid and congratulate Bummer.

You put 175 on anyone two weeks in a row in college football and I'd call it solid.  

OK...I judge based on what they do against real defenses. Like D-Mc v. LSU last season...

[Tide1]

That was year and Bama didn't even have a running attack worth mentioning. But it doesn't matter how much we talk smack, nothing will be proven until tomorrow night. Good luck to the Hogs but ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!

[fanofthehog]

I am the world's biggest pessimist.  You can go back and check in the Troy game thread where I said we will lose this game.  However, for some odd reson, I feel really confident about this game.  We will win convincingly.  GHG!!!

1st thing: (not being a jerk here)You need to get an avatar that doesnt belong to another long time poster. Personally it doesn't offend, but you might get "assigned" posts that are not your fault. 
Next:  If you were wrong about Troy and we won, but you feel "really confident" about Bama; that doesn't seem to bode well...

First of all, notshavin started a thread about people using other people's avatar - I did that just for the irony.  Second, I've been here longer than you may think, I just don't post as much.  Third, my point was that my pessimism usually takes over, but not this week.

[Razorback Jedi]

That rushing attack surely can't be judged as "solid" without being tested. If Grant runs for 100 on us, I'll call it solid and congratulate Bummer.

You put 175 on anyone two weeks in a row in college football and I'd call it solid. 

If it's against BCS conferences, then yes. But not against WAC, sunbelt, etc.

[slopinhogs]

i can smell the ribs and the pop corn already the cool aid is on ice and the weather tomorrow is going to be really nice 79 at game time 69 when it's over .no rain in sight but the field may be soft I'm sure they invested heavily on a drainage system for the field. soft fields make it tough for running backs to make cuts. maybe though just maybe it will be dry enough to have a good game. GOOOOOOOOO HOGSSSSSSSSSSSS BEAT BAMAWOOOOOO PIGGGG SOOOOOOIEE :razorback:

[ItsRollinBaby]

OK...I judge based on what they do against real defenses. Like D-Mc v. LSU last season...

My logic must be flawed.  I suppose we'll see how good it really is tomorrow night. 

[Hawg Daddy Cool]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

I've gotta agree with this.  If this were the same exact team with the same players and coaches, but at Ole Miss or Miss State, they wouldn't be picking them over us.  It's all about the Bama tradition, even though they haven't been a national power in probably over a decade.

[HawgWyld]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

I've gotta agree with this.  If this were the same exact team with the same players and coaches, but at Ole Miss or Miss State, they wouldn't be picking them over us.  It's all about the Bama tradition, even though they haven't been a national power in probably over a decade.

Yes, it's all a pro-Alabama conspiracy. It's even worse than the days when those mean ole "Texas refs" made life so hard for Arkansas in the SWC.

Heaven help us!

[BrooklynRoss]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

Key word there is "should"...

And the "should" always ends up being "one or two plays away"

I see your point, Ollie, but I just can't see Alabama matching up with us athlete-for-athlete. They simply don't have the firepower to stop us or to do much with our defense, regardless of our lunk-headed coach and inept passing game. I think they're about a year away from seriously handing us our hat, though. I guess we'll find out soon. A good day for televised sports Saturday - Mets v. Philly, Sox v. Yankees, Razorbacks v. Tide. Looks like I need to set up some sort of tv on the patio too, the weather is awesome up here right now.

I agree, but keep in mind that they actually seem to have a running game this yr with Terry Grant. He is leading the SEC in total rushing so far.  Their OL seems to be very good.  IF JPW gets it going, they will be very tough to stop offensively. Bama always seems to have a good defense and if they can just contain Dmac and Felix and not give up any big plays, it will be a long day for us. 

Most sensible post yet.  I honestly think we match up better than the credit being given by most here.  We have a solid o-line, a solid qb, a solid backfield, with above avg. receivers.  On defense, we have a not so solid d-line, solid lbs, and an above avg secondary.  Flat out it's going to come down to how effectively yall run the ball, as well as special teams.  If Dmac, Felix & Co. come out and rush for 100 a piece, it's going to be a long day for the Tide, but if they are held to decent games, and we're starting with good field position to take some pressure off of JPW, then I see a Tide victory.  Either way, it will be a good game with 2 good, evenly matched teams. 

I'll be surprised if Felix and DMac combine for less than 200 yards on special teams alone.

[Hawg Daddy Cool]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

I've gotta agree with this.  If this were the same exact team with the same players and coaches, but at Ole Miss or Miss State, they wouldn't be picking them over us.  It's all about the Bama tradition, even though they haven't been a national power in probably over a decade.

Yes, it's all a pro-Alabama conspiracy. It's even worse than the days when those mean ole "Texas refs" made life so hard for Arkansas in the SWC.

Heaven help us!

You really don't get the point do you.  I didn't say that anybody was screwing Arkansas out of anything.  It's just a prediction by a radio personality.  Bama is going to get a lot more attention this year because they are Bama, and have a high profile coach.  This same team with any different name wouldn't be getting the same attention.  Has nothing to do with Arkansas or any other team that Alabama plays this year.  There are probably going to be several other games where Bama is less talented and will be picked to win.

Not a hard concept here to understand, yet you seem to be struggling with it....

[HawgWyld]

"experts" are picking Saban and Bama tradition.  The facts are that we have better/more talent and should win by at least 2 TD's. 

I've gotta agree with this.  If this were the same exact team with the same players and coaches, but at Ole Miss or Miss State, they wouldn't be picking them over us.  It's all about the Bama tradition, even though they haven't been a national power in probably over a decade.

Yes, it's all a pro-Alabama conspiracy. It's even worse than the days when those mean ole "Texas refs" made life so hard for Arkansas in the SWC.

Heaven help us!

You really don't get the point do you.  I didn't say that anybody was screwing Arkansas out of anything.  It's just a prediction by a radio personality.  Bama is going to get a lot more attention this year because they are Bama, and have a high profile coach.  This same team with any different name wouldn't be getting the same attention.  Has nothing to do with Arkansas or any other team that Alabama plays this year.  There are probably going to be several other games where Bama is less talented and will be picked to win.

Not a hard concept here to understand, yet you seem to be struggling with it....

Nope. Not struggling with that at all, ace. Arkansas fans carping about the attention another team is getting? Pretty much business as usual.

[count of bacon]

I don't understand why everyone is having a hissy.   I hope all the sport procasinators have Bama winning tomorrow.  The only thing that matters is that we win.   What will they say after we put a beat-down of 34-20.  We are going to run the ball to death in the first half, while every once-in-a-while throw to keep the defense off balance ( 15-18 times).   In the second half, I doubt we pass 6-7 times.  We will want to eat clock, and bamas week d-line will be worn down.  I truly believe we were 2 injuries away last year ( Hillis and Grant) of taking it to the house!! ( even with predictable offensive play-calling).      GO  HOGS,   WPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!