Top of the morning to you Six Pack!
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As I sit down and reflect on this week’s games from the mountain top, it is very apparent that no matter how bad or good one may think a team is from week to week, that team better be ready and focused to play each and every week especially within the greatest conference in the world, the SEC. This is even more so when those individuals go on the road at night into a very hostile situation. Just to be clear, the Stallion is not talking about the Godfather’s bathroom. Have mercy!
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The Stallion never ceases to amaze himself. One thing that was so clear to him and every other spectator last season was the fact that LSU and Bama were very successful and dominant last year against everyone they played besides each other. Yes, they had premier athletes, but they also played mistake free football. Translation - minimal penalties and turnovers and better players equals dominance over your opponents. After watching several games yesterday and especially the LSU v Auburn game, turnovers and big penalties can become the great equalizer to shifting momentum. The Stallion accurately discussed this with the Godfather and the General on their show when expressing concerns about LSU. What started out to look like a complete domination, turned out to be a nail biting SEC clash on Saturday night. Ask South Carolina how they felt against Vandy, or Florida at A&M.
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One thing is for certain, this year seems to be a little more wide open than in 2011 and the Cream may not develop as early as the Stallion recently mentioned as we begin to face the meat of SEC play. Did the Stallion think that last night’s LSU performance answered some questions such as – how will the new inexperienced QB fair on the road in the SEC; what is the effect of the team due to its OL injuries; and where is the spark going to come from now that the Honey Badger is gone smoking his reefer? The answers are – needs a lot more experience; it was evident especially in the running game; and the Stallion has no idea. Does the Stallion think the Tiiigaaahhhs are still very good? Yes, especially since the defense looks ferocious again. But going on the road in the SEC at night is difficult when you turn the ball over resulting in the loss of guaranteed points or into points for the other team, and have several personal fouls on top of that which consistently resulted in bad field position. </SPAN>
On the other hand this weekend, you had the likes of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina playing SEC teams at home and minimizing mistakes while taking care of business. Those are pure examples of how playing with superior athletes at home and playing their style of football will help you win big. It’s sort of like the Godfather dropping a deuce in the friendly confines of his own bathroom and taking care of his business. He just isn’t comfortable on the road. (Don’t ask him about New Orleans!)</SPAN>
After week 4, the Cream rankings go like this:</SPAN>
#1) Alabama Crimson Tide – It’s time to see what this Bama team is truly about. Waiting on October. It’s very apparent that Meeechigan is not that good and can be thrown in the class of pointless wins for the Crimson Tide. Next week should be no exception even though it is an “SEC clash”. I still think AJ for Heisman is a legitimate possibility.</SPAN>
#2) Georgia Bulldogs – Stallion is smelling undefeated unless Mark Richt Stoops can find his game that he will blow.
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#3) LSU Tiiiigaaaahhhhs – Escaped the promise land. Can anyone say “trap game”? The AD needs to think twice before scheduling Auburn on the road between Idaho and Towson. </SPAN>
#4) Florida Gators – Nothing like getting two weeks off before you welcome the Tigers into the Swamp on October 6[SUP]th</SPAN>[/SUP].</SPAN>
#5) South Carolina Gamecocks – Could the cocks be catching their stride. Good defense, improving offense makes South Carolina look a bit more dangerous. </SPAN>
#6) Mississippi State Bulldogs – The Dawgs are quietly 4-0 on the national scene and still disrespected. 7-0 is looking more prevalent.</SPAN>
#7) Texas A&M Aggies – The Aggies are still a great mystery ingredient in the SEC and the Stallion is curious how Little Johnny and the boys will fair against stiffer competition in the SEC. South Carolina….State certainly isn’t one of these measuring sticks I was looking for.</SPAN>
#8) Tennessee Volunteers – Appeared that Bowden the Clown apparently was auditioning for the Tennessee job as Akron looked to be in contention for the upset much of this game.
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#9) Missouri Tigers – Physically isn’t ready for big boy football.
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#10) Auburn Tigers – Inspired football doesn’t prevent the War Cheesticks from losing 3 games before October for the first time in its long history.</SPAN>
#11) Arkansas Razorbacks – Rose, don’t leave me. Don’t leave me Rose!!! As the Titanic sinks and John L. Smith debt grows, it’s all going down the pig pen trough right now in Fayetteville. </SPAN>
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#12) Ole Miss – Three wins BEFORE October! Who would’ve figured that out? It won’t be more than 3 as Saban is looking around the corner.</SPAN>
#13) Vanderbilt – Sure thought the Commodores would put up more of a fight after the big win against Presbyterian. Next up for Vandy, Methodist! Maybe that’s how we defeat Radical Islamists, have them play Vandy in football.</SPAN>
#14) Kentucky – Enough said. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JpV2pGcLJY)</SPAN>
HOT BOUDIN – The South Carolina Gamecocks show our new brothers what big boy football is all about. No one gets over on the Ole Ball Coach.
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COLD COOSH COOSH – Arkansas undoubtedly deserves the coosh coosh aGAIN. Can’t you see Petrino right now smoking a cigar in his hot tub with one lovely Jessica Dorrell and laughing devilishly at the Razorback contingency and saying “you should have let me have my “cake” and eat “it” too?
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Love,</SPAN>
Stallion</SPAN>
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As I sit down and reflect on this week’s games from the mountain top, it is very apparent that no matter how bad or good one may think a team is from week to week, that team better be ready and focused to play each and every week especially within the greatest conference in the world, the SEC. This is even more so when those individuals go on the road at night into a very hostile situation. Just to be clear, the Stallion is not talking about the Godfather’s bathroom. Have mercy!
</SPAN>
The Stallion never ceases to amaze himself. One thing that was so clear to him and every other spectator last season was the fact that LSU and Bama were very successful and dominant last year against everyone they played besides each other. Yes, they had premier athletes, but they also played mistake free football. Translation - minimal penalties and turnovers and better players equals dominance over your opponents. After watching several games yesterday and especially the LSU v Auburn game, turnovers and big penalties can become the great equalizer to shifting momentum. The Stallion accurately discussed this with the Godfather and the General on their show when expressing concerns about LSU. What started out to look like a complete domination, turned out to be a nail biting SEC clash on Saturday night. Ask South Carolina how they felt against Vandy, or Florida at A&M.
</SPAN>
One thing is for certain, this year seems to be a little more wide open than in 2011 and the Cream may not develop as early as the Stallion recently mentioned as we begin to face the meat of SEC play. Did the Stallion think that last night’s LSU performance answered some questions such as – how will the new inexperienced QB fair on the road in the SEC; what is the effect of the team due to its OL injuries; and where is the spark going to come from now that the Honey Badger is gone smoking his reefer? The answers are – needs a lot more experience; it was evident especially in the running game; and the Stallion has no idea. Does the Stallion think the Tiiigaaahhhs are still very good? Yes, especially since the defense looks ferocious again. But going on the road in the SEC at night is difficult when you turn the ball over resulting in the loss of guaranteed points or into points for the other team, and have several personal fouls on top of that which consistently resulted in bad field position. </SPAN>
On the other hand this weekend, you had the likes of Georgia, Florida and South Carolina playing SEC teams at home and minimizing mistakes while taking care of business. Those are pure examples of how playing with superior athletes at home and playing their style of football will help you win big. It’s sort of like the Godfather dropping a deuce in the friendly confines of his own bathroom and taking care of his business. He just isn’t comfortable on the road. (Don’t ask him about New Orleans!)</SPAN>
After week 4, the Cream rankings go like this:</SPAN>
#1) Alabama Crimson Tide – It’s time to see what this Bama team is truly about. Waiting on October. It’s very apparent that Meeechigan is not that good and can be thrown in the class of pointless wins for the Crimson Tide. Next week should be no exception even though it is an “SEC clash”. I still think AJ for Heisman is a legitimate possibility.</SPAN>
#2) Georgia Bulldogs – Stallion is smelling undefeated unless Mark Richt Stoops can find his game that he will blow.
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#3) LSU Tiiiigaaaahhhhs – Escaped the promise land. Can anyone say “trap game”? The AD needs to think twice before scheduling Auburn on the road between Idaho and Towson. </SPAN>
#4) Florida Gators – Nothing like getting two weeks off before you welcome the Tigers into the Swamp on October 6[SUP]th</SPAN>[/SUP].</SPAN>
#5) South Carolina Gamecocks – Could the cocks be catching their stride. Good defense, improving offense makes South Carolina look a bit more dangerous. </SPAN>
#6) Mississippi State Bulldogs – The Dawgs are quietly 4-0 on the national scene and still disrespected. 7-0 is looking more prevalent.</SPAN>
#7) Texas A&M Aggies – The Aggies are still a great mystery ingredient in the SEC and the Stallion is curious how Little Johnny and the boys will fair against stiffer competition in the SEC. South Carolina….State certainly isn’t one of these measuring sticks I was looking for.</SPAN>
#8) Tennessee Volunteers – Appeared that Bowden the Clown apparently was auditioning for the Tennessee job as Akron looked to be in contention for the upset much of this game.
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#9) Missouri Tigers – Physically isn’t ready for big boy football.
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#10) Auburn Tigers – Inspired football doesn’t prevent the War Cheesticks from losing 3 games before October for the first time in its long history.</SPAN>
#11) Arkansas Razorbacks – Rose, don’t leave me. Don’t leave me Rose!!! As the Titanic sinks and John L. Smith debt grows, it’s all going down the pig pen trough right now in Fayetteville. </SPAN>
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#12) Ole Miss – Three wins BEFORE October! Who would’ve figured that out? It won’t be more than 3 as Saban is looking around the corner.</SPAN>
#13) Vanderbilt – Sure thought the Commodores would put up more of a fight after the big win against Presbyterian. Next up for Vandy, Methodist! Maybe that’s how we defeat Radical Islamists, have them play Vandy in football.</SPAN>
#14) Kentucky – Enough said. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JpV2pGcLJY)</SPAN>
HOT BOUDIN – The South Carolina Gamecocks show our new brothers what big boy football is all about. No one gets over on the Ole Ball Coach.
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COLD COOSH COOSH – Arkansas undoubtedly deserves the coosh coosh aGAIN. Can’t you see Petrino right now smoking a cigar in his hot tub with one lovely Jessica Dorrell and laughing devilishly at the Razorback contingency and saying “you should have let me have my “cake” and eat “it” too?
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Love,</SPAN>
Stallion</SPAN>
