Good Sunday Stallion Lovers!
Did the sunrise this morning have a purple and gold tint to it? It’s starting to feel that way for the Stallion. Only Les Miles can steal the spotlight from a team that just defeated the nation’s No. 1 team and longest winning streak. The Mad Hatter is no longer appropriate. It is now Les Midas. Everything that man touches is gold. Forget that he managed the clock horribly again by wasting 30 some-odd seconds before calling a timeout to only decide he was going to call one of the most poorly executed fake FG ever seen. (And how did Florida not know that this was a possibility from that far out?) Forget that he doesn’t realize that even if LSU gets the first down, it may be total chaos to get the FG unit back on the field unless you hit a big play, like you did on the ensuing play after the fake FG. Forget that Miles has no clue that Jarrett Lee runs the offense more efficiently and yet you decide to keep going back to Jordan “Where am I now” Jefferson. Forget that the man is a total imbecile. He wins. He is Midas!
And isn’t the SEC a better place when Steve Spurrier is winning big games. Is he as arrogant as the 90s Ole Ball Coach? Probably not. He’s a little older, a little wiser, maybe even a little more humble because of his failed days with the Redskins, but Spurrier is as quotable as Les Midas is lucky. But you gotta love the way he complements his players, especially the Spaniard. He might as well have just said that the Spaniard was lucky as crap for having the game of his life. It had that undertone to it. When Spurrier is winning, the casual SEC fan is winning. Oh and Alshon Jeffery is ridiculously good.
So much attention has been given to Les Miles and the Stallion’s beloved Tiiigaaahs, but how about the other Tigers in the conference? Can they pull out any more thrillers on their schedule? Talk about living on the edge. Squeak by Miss. State. Pull out a rabbit against South Carolina. Miracle win against Clemson. Now a last second FG to beat The Joker’s ballclub. The Stallion is starting to think Cheezestick is drinking from the same fountain that Les Midas is. Personally, the Stallion feels that a less than impressive Arkansas team will end this string of good fortune for the War Eagles.
And now for this week 6’s rankings:
1) Alabama – Although they lose, they are still the team to beat in the conference. However, the Stallion questions Alabama’s defensive prowess on the road. That makes two teams now that they have faced and looked poorly against on the road. Let’s see if this is a trend.
2) LSU – It’s hard to believe that this team is 6-0, but if you turn away from the circus known as LSU’s coaching staff and you see how well the offense is with Jarrett Lee in the game, could this be a serious run developing for the Bayou Bengals? The Stallion hopes so. As mentioned every week, when you have a defense like LSU, you’ve got a chance to win all of your games.
3) South Carolina – Looked as impressive as Erin Andrews in a hotel room in front of a mirror.
4) Arkansas – Have this feeling that Arkansas hasn’t hit their stride just yet. Very un-stellar-like performance by Mallett and Co. against a below average Texas A&M team.
5) Auburn – That light that opened up on the Plains was South Carolina giving Auburn fans an early Christmas present.
6) Florida – Complete disarray in the Swamp and now injuries are mounting up. If not careful, a downward spiral could be happening in Gainesville. It may get a push from Mullen next weekend.
7) Mississippi State – Starting to resemble a legitimate football team. Too bad the western division is loaded. Taking care of business when you are supposed to.
Georgia – Without AJ Green you are No. 10 at best. With AJ Green you are scary!
9) Ole Miss – Unfortunately for you, Alabama will be mad and hungry next weekend.
10) Kentucky – Valiant effort but your defense is as porous as Heydog’s underwear after his 10-mile walk from Tiger Stadium with his entourage earlier in the year.
11) Tennessee – When it rains, it pours orange. The Stallion believes the Volunteers season will now begin in December when recruiting season starts.
12) Vanderbilt – Get that directional Michigan school out of our heeeeouuuse.
Hot Boudin – South Carolina – You win the biggest game in school history. Why does the Stallion feel an upset coming on next weekend at the hands of Kentucky? Does anyone else feel it?
Cold Couscous – Tennessee – A team like Georgia was just what the doctor ordered and you go out and don’t even show up. That’s a sign of a deflated football team. The Stallion can’t blame you!
Love,
Stallion
