Arkansas at LSU, the Battle for the Golden Boot Prediction Pick 2011
Posted on | November 23, 2011 | No Comments
Can Tyler create a win larger than 2007?
Arkansas at LSU, the Battle for the Golden Boot Prediction Pick 2011
Well, we’re in it now. A world where the BCS is so screwed up, Alabama is in a win and in situation, and the team that beat them? They’re going to face two top 15 opponents before they get their National Championship game. But LSU has demolished everyone in their path, and Arkansas is in a place where they have never been before. They win? And they could get a rematch with Alabama for the title.
It’s not as much of a longshot as you think, the Golden Boot has had a recent streak of games decided by one score or less. Since 2005, Arkansas’ 31-23 win last year was the largest margin of victory. And for all the fun Les Miles has had with Nick Saban? Bobby Petrino has been a thorn in the hat’s side.
Now, I know what you’re going to say. The Razorbacks got handled by Alabama. That’s true. But before Georgia Southern had 40 minutes of a game with Alabama, Tyler Wilson did score the most points against them. And that was without a healthy Dennis Johnson or arguably the hottest pass rusher in college football right now in Jake Bequette.
And Dennis Johnson is one of the keys. He doesn’t have to have a good average for Arkansas to win. He just has to stay upright and get somewhere above 3 yards per carry. Difficult? Sure. But not impossible.
Especially when you consider that Tyler Wilson is going to front the best offense that LSU has faced all year. Sure, Dana Holgorsen was able to manage to get something done against them, but West Virginia’s lack of a running game doomed them. And Trent Richardson is awesome and all, but Alabama had one wide receiver of note. Tyler Wilson has four legitimate targets to throw to. And considering that he’s been efficient in regards to touchdowns and interceptions? LSU could very well have a tough game.
I didn’t try to make mention of Garrett Uekman’s unfortunate death here. But suffice it to say that tragedy has odd effects on people. And if we’re looking at something in a one-game scenario? It could bring Arkansas a high level of inspiration. It could also make them flat.
Is LSU the better team on paper? Abso-fudgin’-lutely. But there’s a path for Arkansas to win this game. Unlike Alabama? Arkansas knows it can play with LSU, especially when you consider that this isn’t going to be a night game in Death Valley. Tyler Wilson will throw for three touchdowns, and they will get another one between the skills of their return game, and Dennis Johnson.
LSU has the game where a team comes up to get them, but they fall just short. LSU 30, Arkansas 28.
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- Auburn at Arkansas, Prediction Pick, 2011
- Arkansas vs. South Carolina, Prediction Pick 2011
Tags: Bobby Petrino > Dennis Johnson > Jake Beuqette > Joe Adams > Predictions > Rosin > Tyler Wilson > Tyrann Mathieu
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