-Arkansas upsets Auburn, 25-22 on Saturday . . . At long last, something for Razorback football fans to rally around. After getting outscored a combined 139-31 over the last three games by Alabama, Texas and Florida, it was time for the Hogs to shake things up a bit. Coach Petrino's team did just that by shutting down the Tigers' vaunted ground attack, holding it to 56 yards on 33 carries. An end-around pass from WR Joe Adams to QB Casey Dick was the play of the game, but Michael Smith (all 5'6 of him) has proven he is a monster at tailback. 35 carries for 176 yards led the way in the upset. Six wins and a bowl game are still legitimate possibilities for this team.
-Basketball Media Day for the Razorbacks yesterday . . . We took The Huddle on location to Bud Walton Arena for some one-on-one interviews with Coach Pelphrey and the players. G Rotnei Clarke really impressed me with his composure on the air---and on the court. With his three-point shooting, Courtney Forston at the point, and Jason Henry slashing from the wing, the Hogs have a new look that should be tons of fun to watch develop this year.
-WR Roy Wiliams traded to Dallas today by Detroit . . . in exchange for 1st, 3rd, 6th & 7th round picks. That's a lot to give up by Jerry Jones, but in Owens and Williams, Dallas now has arguably the best WR combo in the game today.
-MLB Playoffs . . . Philadelphia and Tampa Bay for the World Series?!? Could very well be. Charlie Manuel's cheesesteak crew is exploding offensively right now---and getting timely pitching. But the Rays? That team has a Florida Marlins look to it in a big way: young, talented players going out there with no fear. Are the Red Sox dead yet? Absolutely not. But the defending champs need to find their pitching swagger again quick if they hope to repeat.
-JAB
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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