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Archive for October 21st, 2009

Dear Urban Meyer:

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

Other than mouth-breathing Gator fans, you are the only person left who thinks the officiating crew for the Arkansas/Florida game did a good job (as you stated on ESPN radio this week).

Referee Mark Curles, the blower, told ESPN he blew the call.

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BREAKING NEWS–ARKANSAS/FLORIDA OFFICIATING CREW SUSPENDED

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

A bit of vindication.

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The Twelve Days of Hootie–BlogHawgs’ Ode to Mississippi’s Coach

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

 

The Twelve Days of Hootie

On the first day of Hootie

Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
One Heeeeert Beeeeeat

On the second day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the third day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the fourth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the fifth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the sixth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the seventh day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the eighth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Eight nail less fingers,
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the ninth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Nine Mal-A-Zahns,
Eight nailless fingers,
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the tenth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Ten wasted seasons,
Nine Mal-A-Zahns,
Eight nailless fingers,
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the eleventh day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Eleven “Special” players,
Ten wasted seasons,
Nine Mal-A-Zahns,
Eight nailless fingers,
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat.

On the twelfth day of Hootie,
Ole Miss’ Coach gave to me
Twelve pre-game texts,
Eleven “Special” players,
Ten wasted seasons,
Nine Mal-A-Zahns,
Eight nailless fingers,
Seven hapless kickers,
6 Bowl Busts,
Five 3rd-down Smoke Draws!,
Four Wildcat passes,
Three wasted timeouts,
Two chin straps, and
One Heeeeeeart Beeeat!

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Be Still, My Beating Heart–Albert Pujols’ Elbow Update

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

no Tommy John Surgery needed.

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A Gift for the Young Mississippi Rebels Fan

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

this is not funny…..at all….I am NOT laughing.

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Another Nice Bowl Projection for the Hogs

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

from Fox Sports……especially if Sam Bradford shuts it down for the year. Me thinks a lot of folks are picking the Hogs over Mississippi this week.

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Albert Pujols, Meet Dr. James Andrews

Posted by Adam Butler on October 21, 2009

Gross.  I know it is supposed to be “minor”, but I have heard that story before.  My head hurts.

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SEC Links

Posted by Brett Kincaid on October 21, 2009

Joe Adams returned to the Razorback practice field, albeit in a limited role.

Mommas, don’t let your babies grow up to be kickers.

Mississippi finally gets some good news on the injury front.

Lane Kiffin has finally signed his deal with Tennessee.  Probably best to get that done before the Bama game

Mark Ingram for Heisman is a campaign that is gaining ground almost as quickly as Ingram does on the field.

Auburn and big Lee Ziemba are back at work, trying to find the answers to a two-game SEC losing streak.

LSU is sticking with Jefferson at quarterback despite the recent offensive misfires.

Red zone woes now plague the Florida offense after being near perfect in 2008.

The Mississippi State quarterback situation is a question without answers.

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Morning News

Posted by Brett Kincaid on October 21, 2009

Revenue shortfalls have forced Governor Beebe to slash the budget by $1000MM.

Aaron Jones entered a plea of not guilty to charges of arson and fraud, stemming from a fire at his Chenal Circle home.

Governor Beebe declared 20 Arkansas counties disaster areas after this month’s relentless rains.

Doyle Peal will probably enjoy his prison sentence even less than most.

Jonesboro police and the U.S. Secret Service broke up a counterfeit ring, netting four arrests.

Technology helped to save the life of a Rogers man who fell while taking pictures of the north Arkansas bluffs.

Could a health reform bill with the public option actually reduce the deficit?  The Congressional Budget Office thinks so.

Tragedy strikes near the Taj Mahal.

Despite all the problems facing Democracts, only 20% of Americans in a recent survey alligned themselves with the Republican Party.

The most important news of the day.

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