re: Dark Horse of the SEC East, West and of the NCAA

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dchog

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Enjoyed the conversation!

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I asked that question because I wanted to see besides Burks who was on the same level as an impactfull loss. The players you listed were not on same level of loss as Burks.

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100%. No one player was as big of a loss. But losing 3 starters at DB... collectively creates an issue.

See what I mean?

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Yes they got the lead but couldn't keep Arkansas from scoring. It isn't the fault of Arkansas that they can't make a field goal. Maybe Leach should have went for it like some good coaches do instead of leaving it to a kicker that couldn't make them? Maybe they could have won the game.

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I'm not sure what happened with the FG kickers. I know they had a guy, maybe he injured himeself...? But if the new kickers are as bad... It will be a long year for Ms St.

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Having 18 returning starters is a good thing but that doesn't automatically lead to a good year and a good year is a vague term depending on the program expectations. Bringing in new players from such as in the portal doesn't mean that Arkansas will go back the Chad Morris years.

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Both true.

A team could improve via the portal or from being in the system another year. It's why the game is not played on paper.

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Yep and already have this game as a loss. So certainly not a season killer if Arkansas lost this game.

Ok so that means they are trading field goals for TDs this year.

I don't expect to win at State this year and I don't care if Arkansas is some dark horse this year. Only the final results matter.

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I have the West like this:

1- Bama
2- Ms St
3- Ark
4- Tamu
5- Ole Miss/LSU
6- Auburn

I don't see Ms St coming here and being in the game at all.