re: Are Arkansas and/or Auburn going to be better this year in football?

Even if you don't think Gus will work for AU, I think he will make improvements quickly. Whether or not he and Auburn hit a wall at 8-9 wins (not next year, in general) is the question. But I have no doubt that as early as the middle of next year, Auburn will be a fun offensive team to watch, and that'll pay dividends sooner.