Dear Sixpackers!
Rivalry week is a beautiful thing. It has the ability to capture a person’s emotions and make those emotions have higher priority over the most important things in life. Marriages, children, friends all become enemies if they are rooting for the most hated rival of your choice.
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The Stallion really enjoys watching the emotions take place. Whether it is State vs. Ole Miss, Michigan vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Auburn, or the Godfather vs. the General in a game of backyard football (tabbed as the slowest game on earth), the emotions of the fans are a thing of beauty. Fans will say anything after a loss to others that don’t support their team. They are an easy target. The Stallion felt that in the SPS Chat Room last night just because he has Tiiiigaaahhhs in his handle. For those that don’t really know my background, the Stallion used to be Stallion4Buuuullllldaaawwwwgs in his first 18 years, and the misery that came from watching Egg Bowls during that tenure was endured. From the Artie Crosby field goal to the humiliating defeats at Jackson Memorial Stadium, the only thing that could save the Stallion was some El Chico after the game. Trust me, he knows how you feel this morning.
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He can still recall the 1992 Egg Bowl goal line stand in freezing weather sitting by two cousins (one an Ole Miss fan and the other a State fan). Just when you think it couldn’t get worse for a State fan, the State fan cousin gets accidentally doused by a fresh Jim Beam and coke beverage by an Ole Miss fan standing in front of us. Keep in mind it was below 30 degrees that day. He had to be miserable. However, he told me this week that was his favorite game of all time even in a loss just due to the emotions of that game and what it brought about. Looking back on that game, sometimes the losses make for the best memories. However, the Stallion is certain that yesterday’s loss to the hands of the dark side will not be one of those memorable losses.
The Cream rankings for Week 13 are:
#1) </SPAN>Alabama Crimson Tide</SPAN> – Coming off a good “bye” week to prepare for the SEC Championship and the de facto National Semi-Final game.
#2) </SPAN>Georgia Bulldogs </SPAN>– Seems to be catching stride by destroying one-half off of the ACCissy championship game.
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#3) </SPAN>Florida Gators </SPAN>– The Stallion will eat some crow aGAIN on the Gators, because he has displayed much disgust with this Gator team. They play to the competition but they have done so masterfully this year. After a strong debate in Week 12 Cream Talk and an *** whipping of their rival, the Gators have proven to the Stallion that great defenses always win. The Gators are that formula, and has just as much right to play in the National Championship game as the two teams ranked ahead of them in the Cream poll.
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#4) </SPAN>LSU Tigers</SPAN> – Speaking of playing to the competition, the Tiiigaaahssss seem to follow the same recipe. Ugly counts in the SEC, but when you play an opportunistic defense week in and week out, it doesn’t matter. The Tigers find ways to beat anybody.
#5) </SPAN>Texas A&M</SPAN> – Strong finish for the Aggie contention. They are America’s sexy pick and will probably go down as the best team not in the national championship game. The Stallion firmly believes that as sexy as the Aggies are, you put them up against a strong defense such as Alabama, Florida or LSU, they would lose head to head 70% of the time. However, Johnny Football was spectacular last night.
#6) </SPAN>South Carolina Gamecocks </SPAN>– Clemson WAS considered one of the hottest teams in the nation until they faced Lattimore, Shaw and Co. Wait, Lattimore and Shaw didn’t even play. The ACCissy Conference sucks. No cream for you!
#7) Vanderbilt Commodores</SPAN> – As much as the Stallion will admit to eating crow on the Gators, the Sixpack nation should admit to eating crow on the ‘Dores. The Stallion consistently ranked the ‘Dores higher than the Mulldawgs for the last several weeks, and the Stallion took abuse from several readers on this topic and debates were high. </SPAN>
#8) </SPAN>Ole Miss Rebels</SPAN> – No surprise to the Stallion of the Rebel resurgence in the Egg Bowl. As mentioned in Cream Talk Week 12, the resume’ was too strong to not see that outcome coming.
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#9) </SPAN>Mississippi State Bulldogs </SPAN>– Denny Green would say, “They are who I thought they were”. Only advice the Stallion can give to console the hearts of the Bulldog faithful, is “remember the Maine”.
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#10) </SPAN>Arkansas Razorbacks</SPAN> – Interim coach no more. Could have used a coach with cahonas on Friday though.</SPAN>
#11) </SPAN>Missouri Tigers </SPAN>– Mizzou will have to change philosophies to be more competitive in the SEC. 42 straight points in the first half??? Who are you? Auburn?</SPAN>
#12) </SPAN>Tennessee Vols</SPAN> – Dooley-less Vols are undefeated. Helps that Kentucky is the opponent.
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#13) </SPAN>Kentucky Wildcats </SPAN>– Had a friend point out to me that Kentucky has one more win against a ranked opponent than Mississippi State. He showed me the proof. Check out the Flashes!
#14) </SPAN>Auburn Tigers</SPAN> – Did they even bother to interview Chizik at halftime?</SPAN>
HOT BOUDIN – Florida - Huge win for the Gator Nation and a masterful coaching job but the most verbally violent coach in college football. </SPAN>
COLD COOSH COOSH – Mississippi State – Hard not to give the coosh coosh to the Bulldogs. Although they probably played with heart, the Rebels looked like the only team that was hungry from the beginning of that game. Offensively I could understand that Ole Miss was on fire. What confused the Stallion was that Ole Miss vaunted pass rush. Back to the drawing board for Mullen AND for the Marketing department.</SPAN>
Love,
Stallion</SPAN>
Rivalry week is a beautiful thing. It has the ability to capture a person’s emotions and make those emotions have higher priority over the most important things in life. Marriages, children, friends all become enemies if they are rooting for the most hated rival of your choice.
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The Stallion really enjoys watching the emotions take place. Whether it is State vs. Ole Miss, Michigan vs. Ohio State, Alabama vs. Auburn, or the Godfather vs. the General in a game of backyard football (tabbed as the slowest game on earth), the emotions of the fans are a thing of beauty. Fans will say anything after a loss to others that don’t support their team. They are an easy target. The Stallion felt that in the SPS Chat Room last night just because he has Tiiiigaaahhhs in his handle. For those that don’t really know my background, the Stallion used to be Stallion4Buuuullllldaaawwwwgs in his first 18 years, and the misery that came from watching Egg Bowls during that tenure was endured. From the Artie Crosby field goal to the humiliating defeats at Jackson Memorial Stadium, the only thing that could save the Stallion was some El Chico after the game. Trust me, he knows how you feel this morning.
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He can still recall the 1992 Egg Bowl goal line stand in freezing weather sitting by two cousins (one an Ole Miss fan and the other a State fan). Just when you think it couldn’t get worse for a State fan, the State fan cousin gets accidentally doused by a fresh Jim Beam and coke beverage by an Ole Miss fan standing in front of us. Keep in mind it was below 30 degrees that day. He had to be miserable. However, he told me this week that was his favorite game of all time even in a loss just due to the emotions of that game and what it brought about. Looking back on that game, sometimes the losses make for the best memories. However, the Stallion is certain that yesterday’s loss to the hands of the dark side will not be one of those memorable losses.
The Cream rankings for Week 13 are:
#1) </SPAN>Alabama Crimson Tide</SPAN> – Coming off a good “bye” week to prepare for the SEC Championship and the de facto National Semi-Final game.
#2) </SPAN>Georgia Bulldogs </SPAN>– Seems to be catching stride by destroying one-half off of the ACCissy championship game.
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#3) </SPAN>Florida Gators </SPAN>– The Stallion will eat some crow aGAIN on the Gators, because he has displayed much disgust with this Gator team. They play to the competition but they have done so masterfully this year. After a strong debate in Week 12 Cream Talk and an *** whipping of their rival, the Gators have proven to the Stallion that great defenses always win. The Gators are that formula, and has just as much right to play in the National Championship game as the two teams ranked ahead of them in the Cream poll.
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#4) </SPAN>LSU Tigers</SPAN> – Speaking of playing to the competition, the Tiiigaaahssss seem to follow the same recipe. Ugly counts in the SEC, but when you play an opportunistic defense week in and week out, it doesn’t matter. The Tigers find ways to beat anybody.
#5) </SPAN>Texas A&M</SPAN> – Strong finish for the Aggie contention. They are America’s sexy pick and will probably go down as the best team not in the national championship game. The Stallion firmly believes that as sexy as the Aggies are, you put them up against a strong defense such as Alabama, Florida or LSU, they would lose head to head 70% of the time. However, Johnny Football was spectacular last night.
#6) </SPAN>South Carolina Gamecocks </SPAN>– Clemson WAS considered one of the hottest teams in the nation until they faced Lattimore, Shaw and Co. Wait, Lattimore and Shaw didn’t even play. The ACCissy Conference sucks. No cream for you!
#7) Vanderbilt Commodores</SPAN> – As much as the Stallion will admit to eating crow on the Gators, the Sixpack nation should admit to eating crow on the ‘Dores. The Stallion consistently ranked the ‘Dores higher than the Mulldawgs for the last several weeks, and the Stallion took abuse from several readers on this topic and debates were high. </SPAN>
#8) </SPAN>Ole Miss Rebels</SPAN> – No surprise to the Stallion of the Rebel resurgence in the Egg Bowl. As mentioned in Cream Talk Week 12, the resume’ was too strong to not see that outcome coming.
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#9) </SPAN>Mississippi State Bulldogs </SPAN>– Denny Green would say, “They are who I thought they were”. Only advice the Stallion can give to console the hearts of the Bulldog faithful, is “remember the Maine”.
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#10) </SPAN>Arkansas Razorbacks</SPAN> – Interim coach no more. Could have used a coach with cahonas on Friday though.</SPAN>
#11) </SPAN>Missouri Tigers </SPAN>– Mizzou will have to change philosophies to be more competitive in the SEC. 42 straight points in the first half??? Who are you? Auburn?</SPAN>
#12) </SPAN>Tennessee Vols</SPAN> – Dooley-less Vols are undefeated. Helps that Kentucky is the opponent.
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#13) </SPAN>Kentucky Wildcats </SPAN>– Had a friend point out to me that Kentucky has one more win against a ranked opponent than Mississippi State. He showed me the proof. Check out the Flashes!
#14) </SPAN>Auburn Tigers</SPAN> – Did they even bother to interview Chizik at halftime?</SPAN>
HOT BOUDIN – Florida - Huge win for the Gator Nation and a masterful coaching job but the most verbally violent coach in college football. </SPAN>
COLD COOSH COOSH – Mississippi State – Hard not to give the coosh coosh to the Bulldogs. Although they probably played with heart, the Rebels looked like the only team that was hungry from the beginning of that game. Offensively I could understand that Ole Miss was on fire. What confused the Stallion was that Ole Miss vaunted pass rush. Back to the drawing board for Mullen AND for the Marketing department.</SPAN>
Love,
Stallion</SPAN>
