Question of the week:
With it being the first road game of the season at Oxford. What stadium in the SEC do you think is the hardest environment to play in?
Forrest:
Hardest stadium to play in would have to be Death Valley at LSU. The name says it all. 102,000 plus drunk Cajuns hurling bottles of lord knows what at visiting fans and players is certainly an adventure. Anytime you get out of there with a win or without injury should be one for the record books.
Todd:
I have been to all 15 stadiums except Oklahoma but will do so when we play there. I think the toughest environment especially at night hands down is Death Valley at LSU. It's the smell of bourbon and gumbo and chants of "Tiger Bait" as you walk towards the stadium. The stadium is a dump and that's being kind. But those crazy cajuns start tailgating at 4am and after pushing over porta potties with the visiting teams fans end them they are raring to go by kickoff. And loud. The place vibrates. I'll never forget being at a game down there with friends around me who were with their kids and it was 'F' bomb city around us. Lots of yelling at Hog fans because we were winning. One of the Hog dads with small kids walked down to a Baton Rouge officer and asked if the could get them to stop with the profanity around the kids. The guy looked at him and laughed and said welcome to "F" bomb Baton Rouge.
Arkansas @ #17 Ole Miss
Todd:
Well beating little brother 56-14 is now past us and we can pack that away for awhile. Now Ole Miss week and we really find out what this Razorback team is really about this season. Taylen Green has been sensational the first two games against mid competition. What he can't do is be the leading rusher in these SEC games or he is going to get beaten up and is on a fast track to the injury list. And it will be a long season for the Hogs. Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons has thrown 4 picks in two games and is banged up a bit. They struggled last week against a mediocre Kentucky team but came out with a W. Expect a shoot out in Oxford Saturday night. Hogs defense just needs to make one more stop than the Rebs defense. I swore off the Hog kool-aid years ago but I'm back on it this week and hoping for the best. Hogs 31-28.
Jeb:
Outside of Missouri, I think everyone hates Ole Miss the most in our conference. Sure, there is Texas, but that is a nostalgic hate. Ole Miss, though, is just obnoxious. If I have to see that basketball goal on their sideline one more time, I will throw my remote at the TV. I think Hogs keep it close, but I see our defense not being able to stop the Rebs in crunch time. Also, to nobody’s surprise, the Hogs have to play at night on the road. At least you are consistent, SEC home office. Rebs 38-31.
Forrest:
This game is always drunk and you never know which way it will go. I hate and love this game at the same time. I’m not optimistic for the piglets however. I like the Rebs on the money line and to cover the -6.5 with ease
#6 Georgia @ #15 Tennessee
Forrest:
A classic rivalry Game that feels like it’s being played too early in the season. Road games and SEC are always hard to win. However, Defense travels. I like Kirby and his defense Against a questionable offense of Tennessee. Give me the dogs to cover -3.5.
Jeb:
Georgia seems a little complacent this year, like they have slept walk through their first two games. I am not sure about their offense. As much as I hate that orange, I like Tennessee to win at home.
Todd:
The Vols have lost 8 in a row to Georgia. And they were all by double digits. Tennessee can't go to the next level if they can't find a way to end the streak. Offense will be great on both sides with new Vol QB Joey Aguilar and Bulldogs QB Gunner Stockton both looking great the first couple of games. This one will be won by the defense. And as always that edge tips Georgia's way year in and year it out it seems. Dawgs 27-23.
#18 South Florida @ #5 Miami
Jeb:
I can’t name a single person on South Florida. I also can’t name the Bulls’ coach. I think they are in Tampa. Based on these three factors, I do not believe they are the 18th ranked team in the country. The only bad thing I can say about Miami is that their QB looks like Sid from Ice Age. The line started at 15.5 and has moved to 17. Vegas is omnipotent. Hurricanes 42-21.
#16 Texas A&M @ #8 Notre Dame
Forrest:
Quite the interesting matchup in South Bend. Needing the Aggies to wear down Notre Dame before they make the trip to Fayetteville in a few weeks. Not sure there’s much of a home-field advantage for the Irish as the SEC always travels well there. Look at what georgia did in their stadium a few years ago. Summer saying the Aggies have not shown all their cars when it comes to the run game. Maybe so. I’ll ride with the SEC in a close one.
Vanderbilt @ #11 South Carolina
Todd:
The Commodores have lost 16 games in a row to the Gamecocks. Great matchup of two really good quarterbacks. USC's LaNorris Sellers vs the Dores' Diego Pavia. Sellers has struggled a bit but its only week 3. Pavia has been good. One common opponent between the two in Virginia Tech. Carolina won 24-11 and Vandy won over the Hokies 44-20. You really can't compare scores though. Think this one just comes down to home crowd advantage. Gamecocks 28-21.
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