re: Arky 2010 vs. Arky 2011

I haven't heard any Hog fan claim this to be even one of our better teams.

At the beginning of the season Petrino was vocal and thought that the D would be his best to date, but they were unproven and have been battling injuries most of the season. During the BAMA game, both DE's were out (which he felt would be difference makers) along w/ a starting CB. The DT's have improved but haven't been as good as we thought.

Special teams- we are better. No question. Hocker is a solid kicker. Adams has been stellar on PR and Johnson is a good KR.

Offensively- (sigh) the OL is young and will be good down the road, but have almost gotten Wilson killed this season. Wilson doesn't have Mallett's arm, but makes better decisions. Losing Knile was a real blow and it was mid-season before DJ finally settled in.

Overall, we have found ways to win and improve each week. Now we go to BR healthy and playing our best ball. Will it be enough to beat a freakin stellar LSU team? We will find out. Maybe not in a multi-game series, but we only have to do it once.