Maniac's SEC Picks: Week 3

Week 3 of the College Football Season
Last week I went 11-1 Week 2 Picks
My picks are in bold.

ALABAMA @ TEXAS A&M

SOUTHERN MISS @ ARKANSAS

LOUISVILLE @ KENTUCKY

TENNESSEE @ OREGON

MISSISSIPPI STATE @ AUBURN

VANDERBILT @ SOUTH CAROLINA

KENT ST. @ LSU

OLE MISS @ TEXAS

Florida, Georgia, and Missouri are all off this week.

Maniac's SEC Picks: Week 2

Week 2 of the College Football Season.
These are my picks for the teams in the SEC
My picks are in bold and underlined 

Samford @ Arkansas

Arkansas State @ Auburn

Miami (OH) @ Kentucky

Florida @ Miami

W. Kentucky @ Tennessee

Toledo @ Missouri

Alcorn St @ Mississippi State

South Carolina @ Georgia

SE Missouri St @ Mississippi 

Sam Houston St @ Texas A&M

UAB @ LSU

Austin Peay @ Vanderbilt 

2012 Arkansas Razorbacks Season Preview and Predictions

www.arkansasrazorbacks.com

There is just 15 days till the Razorbacks kickoff against Jacksonville State in Fayetteville. This past off-season has been one of the wildest in recent memory. Former Coach Bobby Petrino was involved in a motorcycle wreck that led to the discovery of infidelity and illegal hiring practices. He was let go mostly due to the illegal hiring of the women that he had the infidelity with. He also lied to his boss Athletic Director Jeff Long. With the timing of the incident there weren't many coaches available to take over the talented Razorbacks. Jeff Long reached out to former assistant coach John L. Smith. Smith had just left the Hogs to take over the Head Coach job at his alma mater Weber State. Smith knows the system and knows the players and the other coaches. He is the perfect fit for a rent-a-coach. Smith was given a 10 month contract. Most including myself don't think there is a thing he can do to remain the Head Coach of the Hogs including winning a National Championship. Also during the spring there were some issues with players. Andrew Peterson, Maudrecus Humphrey, and Marquel Wade were arrested and later removed from the team. But there is good news on the season. Knile Davis is back and says he is back to full strength. Tyler Wilson also returned to the team rather than make a run for the NFL. Paul Petrino also returned to the Hogs to take over for Garrick McGee who left to become the UAB Head Coach. Right before the Cotton Bowl two new defensive coaches were brought in after Willie Robinson was not retained. Taver Johnson and Paul Haynes both previously at Ohio State showed the upgrade they will bring during the Cotton Bowl.  This years Razorback team is one of the most talent from top to bottom in a long time.

Arkansas Razorback Schedule
9-1 Jacksonville State----------------------------------------------------------------W
9-8 Louisiana-Monroe @WarMemorialStadium in Little Rock------------W
9-15 Alabama--------------------------------------------------------------------------W
9-22 Rutgers---------------------------------------------------------------------------W
9-29 @Texas A&M-------------------------------------------------------------------W
10-6 @Auburn------------------------------------------------------------------------W
10-13 Kentucky----------------------------------------------------------------------W
10-27 Ole Miss @WarMemorialStadium in Little Rock------------------W
11-3 Tulsa (Homecoming)-------------------------------------------------------W
11-10 @South Carolina----------------------------------------------------------W
11-17 @Mississippi State--------------------------------------------------------W
11-23 LSU--------------------------------------------------------------------------W

I am drinking the kool-aid as they say. This team is very talented and very motivated. The schedule sets them up for lots of success. The only losses I could see possible happening would be to Alabama or LSU. Both of those teams did lose a lot last year and LSU just lost their special team beast the Honey Badger. With the games being at home I have to give the edge to the Razorbacks. Texas A&M at College Station could be a tough task. Miss State is always tough at home. South Carolina wont be an easy win but should be a competitive game.

This should be a very special year for the Hogs. Some National Media pundits have mentioned thier prediction for the National Championship game would be the Hogs vs Southern Cal. As a die-hard Razorback fan that sounds good to me. I could really care less who the Hogs played if they were to win a SEC and National Title. Recruiting is ahead of schedule at this point and that is a good thing considering the coaching situation. Even if the Hogs stumble a little this year they are positioning themselves to be a major player in the years to come.

How you do you see the season turning out?

Arkansas at Ole Miss Prediction

Week 8:

According to EA Sports this is how the game will turn out.

Final Score: Hogs 56  Ole Miss 21

EA Sports Record: 5-2 (2-1)
Hogs Rank after game: 20
Total Offense: 477
Passing Yards: 265
Rushing Yards: 212
Total Yards: 549
Player of the Game: Knile Davis, 10 Car, 61 Yds, 2 TD
Heisman Leader: Ryan Boykin-Ohio Bobcats

My prediction:
Ole Miss has become a guaranteed W on the schedule now. It should be a blowout. Not really much to say about this game other than you hope that no key players get injured.
My score:
Hogs 35 Ole Miss 7

My Record:

7-0

Next Opponent:

Vanderbilt (1-6)(0-4)

*Note: I will update my predictions on some games once the prediction blog series is over to account for recent developments like injuries. 

Auburn at Arkansas Prediction

Week 6:

According to EA Sports this is how the game will turn out.

Final Score: Hogs 28 Auburn 43

EA Sports Record: 4-2 (1-1)
Hogs Rank after game: 21
Total Offense: 367
Passing Yards: 239
Rushing Yards: 128
Total Yards: 481
Player of the Game: Knile Davis, 15 Car, 102 Yds, TD
Heisman Leader: Denard Robinson- Michigan Wolverines

My prediction:
This game shouldn’t even be close. After losing Cam Newton, Auburn has to find a new identity. Auburn lost way to much to be very competitive this year. They may sneak up on some lower end SEC teams but not the Hogs. After coming up short last year the Hogs should be looking to get some payback and a big win.
My score:
Hogs 35 Auburn 17

My Record:

6-0

Next Opponent:

Ole Miss (3-3)(1-2)