Arkansas is going to blow Auburn out of the water

[HogFanatic]

Every year there are one or two games I get a good hunch on. When I get a strong feeling on these things it usually pans out.
Last year it was Michigan State over Ohio State. Two years ago it was Alabama falling to A&M.

I don't know how the Hogs will do the rest of the year, but they will pour it on Auburn.
Live it, breathe it, expect it.
Its coming.

[rhames]

Hope you're right

[Dropkick]

Every year there are one or two games I get a good hunch on. When I get a strong feeling on these things it usually pans out.
Last year it was Michigan State over Ohio State. Two years ago it was Alabama falling to A&M.

I don't know how the Hogs will do the rest of the year, but they will pour it on Auburn.
Live it, breathe it, expect it.
Its coming.

I'll have what he's having, please.

[trashcan maN]

I just put all the equity I have built up in my house and my first child's college fund on a straight up bet on the Hogs.

I hope you're not blowing smoke up my rear.

[HogFanatic]

I just put all the equity I have built up in my house and my first child's college fund on a straight up bet on the Hogs.

I hope you're not blowing smoke up my rear.

Well that's just foolish.
Haha

[PorkSoda]

would be epic.  We have traditionally beat or nearly beat at least one team we have no business competing with, but it is usually later in the year once we get rolling.  I can't help but think of when USCw came to fayetteville.  later that year we beat some good teams.

BB is his own person though, so the past doesn't necessarily predict the future.

[Fayettechill14]

Wut

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

Historically, Gus' teams don't come out of the gate at full steam.  They usually play some close games to teams they would beat handily later in the season.  Let's hope we catch them with their pants down.

[PorkRinds]

I'd love to see it happen. Won't hold my breath, but I won't be utterly shocked either.  We are due some good luck.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Lol, I don't believe this. But it would make hogville more interesting.

[rzrbk4life]

Boom. Sign me up

[Hogarusa]

Michagan State/Ohio State game was between two top 10 teams and the A&M/Bama game featured the eventual Heisman winner that season.

This is an 0-8 SEC team taking on the defending national runner up.  On the road.

Sure, its happening

[dwcherr]

Historically, Gus' teams don't come out of the gate at full steam.  They usually play some close games to teams they would beat handily later in the season.  Let's hope we catch them with their pants down.

I'm pretty sure this is the first year Gus has had a QB in his system for 2 years since he became a head coach. Might have something to do with it. I actually think we'll keep it pretty close and cover the spread, but I will bet anybody any amount that we dont blow them out. Not gonna happen. Get the thought out of your minds. If we keep it within 2 TDs, it will be talked about as a win for Arkansas.

[Break & Run]

Michagan State/Ohio State game was between two top 10 teams and the A&M/Bama game featured the eventual Heisman winner that season.

This is an 0-8 SEC team taking on the defending national runner up.  On the road.

Sure, its happening

And aTm had a new head coach and had already lost to LSU and Florida.  Are you ever happy?

[Ugly Uncle]

would be epic.  We have traditionally beat or nearly beat at least one team we have no business competing with, but it is usually later in the year once we get rolling.  I can't help but think of when USCw came to fayetteville.  later that year we beat some good teams.

BB is his own person though, so the past doesn't necessarily predict the future.

In 1974 Arkansas beat USCw in first game of season.  USC went on to win national championship.  Hogs finished 6-4-1.

[lumphog]

I'll have what he's having, please.

You can't afford it, you have to grow it yourself  Oh, and I agree with Ash,..... I grow my own

[Al Boarland]

Every year there are one or two games I get a good hunch on. When I get a strong feeling on these things it usually pans out.
Last year it was Michigan State over Ohio State. Two years ago it was Alabama falling to A&M.

I don't know how the Hogs will do the rest of the year, but they will pour it on Auburn.
Live it, breathe it, expect it.
Its coming.

No hunches on any of our games last year? 

[Break & Run]

No hunches on any of our games last year? 

Our games?  You're an AU troll, this isn't an AU website...just an FYI.

[Means-well]

Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. If it doesn't go well, still think it can be a fun season - as long as we can keep our wits about us (not scream for cbb's head after each disappointment) and avoid full board meltdowns. Remember what happen when tenn circulated a petition to replace their basketball coach?....

[Al Boarland]

Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. If it doesn't go well, still think it can be a fun season - as long as we can keep our wits about us (not scream for cbb's head after each disappointment) and avoid full board meltdowns. Remember want happen when tenn circulated a petition to replace their basketball coach?....

Agreed.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

In 1974 Arkansas beat USCw in first game of season.  USC went on to win national championship.  Hogs finished 6-4-1.

In 2006 Arkansas lost to USCw in first game of the season 50-14 and went on to win SEC West, finish 7-1 in conf and 10-4 overall.

[870hogfan]

Arkansas usually plays Auburn tough on the road.

[HogFanatic]

No hunches on any of our games last year?

Oh, I had convinced myself that we were gonna win every single game last year. That is until after the South Carolina junk stomp we received. After that I was still hopeful, but didn't expect anything.

But no, I didn't have any weird hunches about our games last season. This is one of those that is hard to ignore. Like I know it is gonna happen. Like I can see it happening.  I think Korliss Marshall takes one to the house early in the game and the Hogs running game is going to completely impose its will over Auburn.

[Ugly Uncle]

In 2006 Arkansas lost to USCw in first game of the season 50-14 and went on to win SEC West, finish 7-1 in conf and 10-4 overall.

Yeah, I was just giving hope to the poster that said we normally start slow and beat someone big later in the season. 

Would be kind of cool to pull off another major upset in the first game of the season 40 years after doing it to USC.

[Mike_e]

I think that we can do it.

And wouldn't that be a kick at the SEC front office for making us have to play them right out of the box?

Your little darlins are biotches.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

Hope you don't bet much money on your hunches.

[farmhawg]

Hope you don't bet much money on your hunches.

[HogFanatic]

Hope you don't bet much money on your hunches.

I've said elsewhere that I am placing a bill on the Hogs to cover the spread. But I wouldn't  play if the line moved below 14 to the hogs. I still may not play even at that. Anything under 17 is probably too close.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Oh, I had convinced myself that we were gonna win every single game last year. That is until after the South Carolina junk stomp we received. After that I was still hopeful, but didn't expect anything.

But no, I didn't have any weird hunches about our games last season. This is one of those that is hard to ignore. Like I know it is gonna happen. Like I can see it happening.  I think Korliss Marshall takes one to the house early in the game and the Hogs running game is going to completely impose its will over Auburn.

Given that we didn't show any proficiency in the passing game last year in any given situation and that Gus still has his sources of information within Arkansas, I suspect that they will scheme to stop the run game and dare us to throw it. Better hope we were playing "rope a dope" in the spring game with regard to our passing game.

[hogcard1964]

In 1974 Arkansas beat USCw in first game of season.  USC went on to win national championship.  Hogs finished 6-4-1.

No bowl game that season?

[HogFanatic]

Given that we didn't show any proficiency in the passing game last year in any given situation and that Gus still has his sources of information within Arkansas, I suspect that they will scheme to stop the run game and dare us to throw it. Better hope we were playing "rope a dope" in the spring game with regard to our passing game.

I watched the spring game for the third time last night. I think I need to watch it one more time, but man I'm telling ya, they were running the same damn plays over and over. I think they were working on the things that give BA the most trouble. Now, no, BA didn't look very good, but I know he is a better quarterback than he showed in the Spring Game. We saw it last year.

[Ugly Uncle]

No bowl game that season?

I don't believe so.  Less bowls back then.

BUT I did notice on www.gridironhistory.com that our longest bowl winning streak is 2.  So, the next time we go to one we have the chance to tie our longest winning streak.

[HiggiePiggy]

I watched the spring game for the third time last night. I think I need to watch it one more time, but man I'm telling ya, they were running the same damn plays over and over. I think they were working on the things that give BA the most trouble. Now, no, BA didn't look very good, but I know he is a better quarterback than he showed in the Spring Game. We saw it last year.

I'm betting they were running the same play over and over for the defense. 

[HogFanatic]

I'm betting they were running the same play over and over for the defense.

One thing I do know is that the offensive line was opening holes large enough that even I could have gained 10 yards running through.

Good luck to Auburn, or anyone else, trying to stop the running game this year. It isn't gonna happen

[TheRazorback500]

Might just happen. Auburn lose some experience in the trenches. Mason's gone. Big, Pittman-coached OL opens big holes for our triple threat running game and protects the QB. More talented receivers are running proper routes. Defensive improves and all the coaches are on the same page. Players tired of losing with a pissed-off attitude run the Gus bus off the road. Let's do this. Go Hogs!

[HogFanatic]

Might just happen. Auburn lose some experience in the trenches. Mason's gone. Big, Pittman-coached OL opens big holes for our triple threat running game and protects the QB. More talented receivers are running proper routes. Defensive improves and all the coaches are on the same page. Players tired of losing with a pissed-off attitude run the Gus bus off the road. Let's do this. Go Hogs!

This guy has the proper spirit!

[OS2 (SW) Razor Back]

Every year there are one or two games I get a good hunch on. When I get a strong feeling on these things it usually pans out.
Last year it was Michigan State over Ohio State. Two years ago it was Alabama falling to A&M.

I don't know how the Hogs will do the rest of the year, but they will pour it on Auburn.
Live it, breathe it, expect it.
Its coming.

[OS2 (SW) Razor Back]

I feel the same way. +1

[tophawg19]

truthfully our best chance is if we win the turnover battle . we have killed ourselves the last two years

[Arkansas Fan]

Michagan State/Ohio State game was between two top 10 teams and the A&M/Bama game featured the eventual Heisman winner that season.

This is an 0-8 SEC team taking on the defending national runner up.  On the road.

Sure, its happening

All that was in 2013, we're approaching the 2014 season. All of what you stated has noting to do with this coming season. Why can't you people understand this?

[Hoggish1]

You need to send this OP to Robert Shields.  He needs a pick me up!

[HogFanatic]

I am thinking of starting my own column called From the Couch.
It would be the antithesis of the Shield's weekly column. Like exactly the opposite.

Maybe "From the Couch (With Copious Amounts of Beer)"

[Hoggish1]

would be epic.  We have traditionally beat or nearly beat at least one team we have no business competing with, but it is usually later in the year once we get rolling.  I can't help but think of when USCw came to fayetteville.  later that year we beat some good teams.

BB is his own person though, so the past doesn't necessarily predict the future.

Nutts took a while to reach mediocrity, so I see what you're saying.  I like your last sentence, though...

[HyperDrive]

I'll have what he's having, please.

One 8-ball, coming up!

[Ugly Uncle]

I am thinking of starting my own column called From the Couch.
It would be the antithesis of the Shield's weekly column. Like exactly the opposite.

Maybe "From the Couch (With Copious Amounts of Beer)"

I would read it.

[PygmalionEffect]

Hope it doesn't hurt your feelings if I go ahead and take the points anyway.




You know....  just to be sure.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Be careful now...Optimism can become quite contagious! !

[HogFanatic]

One 8-ball, coming up!

Blah, blah, blah.

"Smashmouth at warp speed."
Good luck dealing with three or more losses this year.

[HogFanatic]

Be careful now...Optimism can become quite contagious! !

I know, right?
This is the central element of my magic theme that you guys keep deleting off these pages.
Lighten up, guys. This is the off season.

[HogFanatic]

Hope it doesn't hurt your feelings if I go ahead and take the points anyway.




You know....  just to be sure.

Why would it hurt my feelings?
Bets like yours make mine more sure.