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Game Predictions — Kentucky

October 16, 2008 by TipsterHog 

Congratulations to regular commenter BlindHog for the closest prediction last week of 24-21.  His quote: “Huge breakout game for the Tiger offense…their defense manhandles Michael Smith.  Turnovers make the difference.”  Uh…well…turnovers certainly did make the difference!

BlindHog now has a closet full of RBN t-shirts from Carpenter Clothing, Co. after winning his third prediction contest in the last two seasons.  And that includes predicting last year’s Auburn game, as well.  It just goes to show that reading this site regularly helps increase your psychic powers!

As for the competition amongst the RazorBloggers, kudos to Mr. Positivity (a.k.a. HogBaller) for being the only one of us brave enough to predict the Hogs’ upset win over Auburn.  Of course, HogBaller also predicted a Texas and an Alabama upset, too.  At the halfway point, it’s TipsterHog 3; Sunshine, HogBlogger, and HogBaller all tied at 1.

So here we go:

Kentucky WildcatsWalking on Sunshine: Hogs match up nicely with Kentucky this week as the Wildcats offense is probably worse than Auburn.  Last week’s win was the confidence boost this young team needed.  Hogs fly…Ashley Judd cries.  Arkansas 24, Kentucky 20.

HogBaller: This Razorback team is finding their way and are close to turning the corner.  Kentucky worries enough about stopping Michael Smith that it opens up the passing game.  The Hogs win a close one and show that they are ready to make a run at the remainder of the schedule.  Arkansas 31, Kentucky 21.

HogBlogger: Now that the Hogs have tasted success, they will be even more hungry.  Arkansas 28, Kentucky 17.

TipsterHog: Another SEC Saturday…another opponent with a strong defense and a less than stellar offense.  Will the outcome be the same?  Unfortunately…no.  Hogs lose in a bluegrass heartbreaker.  Kentucky 17, Arkansas 14.

Leave a comment with your name, e-mail address and pick.  And feel free to add your own take like “Rich Brooks wears Billy Gillispie pajamas” or “This time in Lexington…we don’t need seven overtimes.  Hogs roll.”

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42 Responses to “Game Predictions — Kentucky”

  1. Adam on October 16th, 2008 9:38 am

    Petrino realizes, holy shit, we have a chance at a bowl (albeit, on December 15th or so), but uses this to motivate the troops. Unleashing the very persistent Michael Smith, the Andre Woodson-version of Casey Dick (you know, as opposed to the Casey Dick version), and the up-and-coming Joe Adams making one spectacular play after another, Kentucky hasn’t seen an Arkansas team with this much potential in all phases of the offense (you know, as opposed to immense potential in only a single phase).

    Hogs win! Hogs win!
    Arkansas 33
    Kentucky 25

  2. HogBloggerJr on October 16th, 2008 10:24 am

    HOGS 35
    Blue Cats-17

    All that offense we have been putting up finally translates into points. Come Sunday I will say I am so proud of our PIGS

  3. BlindHog on October 16th, 2008 10:24 am

    I should have said, “Michael Smith manhandles Auburn Defense”, what a performance! This week:

    This is the one we’ve been waiting for. The Breakout Game.

    Arkansas 31-17

  4. OwassoHog on October 16th, 2008 10:44 am

    Hogs win! 38-13 with a complete game! We romp early and often!

  5. Waldron Hog on October 16th, 2008 10:59 am

    Hogs: 17
    Kentucky: 24

    While last week was great and I can see improvement, there are still issues and they will bite us this week. This is a trap game between a big win and next week against Hootie. We won’t have enough emotional play to overcome our issues of kicking game woes and the couple of plays our QB messes up.

  6. Carolina Hog on October 16th, 2008 11:18 am

    Not sure we’re there yet and I’m tired of being shut out of the shirts so I’ll go with
    Kentucky 14
    Arkansas 10

    I think we could have turned a corner and I could be quite wrong but one game isn’t enough to tell. 4 and 3 at this point would be amazing.

  7. GonzoHog on October 16th, 2008 11:26 am

    I’m pretty sure Micheal Smith has the Wildcat’s attention this week, but keying on him will be a big mistake that Petrino will take atvantage of.

    Hogs 20 - Wildcats 14

    Whooooooooo…..Pig!!!…..Sooie!!!

  8. Ward_Hog on October 16th, 2008 11:32 am

    Congrats to Blindhog winning his third. Maybe this is my week to get mine… Hogs 45
    Wildcats 24

    Offense hits on all cylinders, defense makes some important stops, special teams are well, not-so-special. Go Hogs Go!!!

  9. Hawgfan100 on October 16th, 2008 11:41 am

    Here’s hopin’ we can actually see the end of that corner we started turnin’ last week:

    Hogs-35

    Cats-24

  10. gary on October 16th, 2008 12:26 pm

    Hogs:31
    Wildcats: 21

  11. MexiHog on October 16th, 2008 12:36 pm

    After scoring in the redzone and winning, the Arkansas offense finally realize that getting into the endzone is nearly as easy as getting to the 30 yard line and finally put up Petrinoesque numbers, but the inconsistency in special teams and defense (mainly special teams) makes the score look way closer than what the game will actually be.

    Arkansas 41
    Kentucky 33

  12. pastorhog on October 16th, 2008 1:50 pm

    The passing game will improve, but to ask the running game to be better than last week is expecting too much. We still score points though..

    Hogs - 30
    Kittens - 24

  13. Mike S. on October 16th, 2008 1:53 pm

    We do not give up one play over 25 yards-
    Hogs win big- 39-13

  14. Smedlap on October 16th, 2008 2:12 pm

    My presence at the game will ensure victory for the Hogs, despite the fact that my wife is a UK grad!!!

    He’s baaaack (Petrino) Hogs: 27
    No Tim Couch Andre Woodson Cats: 22

  15. razorblade on October 16th, 2008 2:15 pm

    Hogs simply win it.

    Hogs 17
    Cats 7

  16. T-towner on October 16th, 2008 2:54 pm

    Glory Be TWO

    Hogs 41
    Cats 14

  17. Mr. Awesome on October 16th, 2008 3:04 pm

    Arkansas - 31
    Kentucky - 27

  18. razorbilly on October 16th, 2008 3:21 pm

    Hogs have some more growing pains.

    Hogs - 14
    Cats - 27

  19. HogHead on October 16th, 2008 4:10 pm

    They’ve figured it out!!!!

    Hogs 28
    Cats 17

  20. Skywalker on October 16th, 2008 8:30 pm

    Last week the Petrino Era began. This week Petrinoball arrives…
    Pelphrey 34, Gillispie 14

  21. reasonrules on October 16th, 2008 10:22 pm

    Hogs 35
    Cats 21

    Hope is alive with no mistakes on special teams. No turnovers on offense. Michael Smith will be awesome.

  22. razorblade on October 17th, 2008 6:36 am

    Hogs 23
    Cats 10

  23. Heart of Swine on October 17th, 2008 7:39 am

    Maybe next week…

    Hogs 20
    ‘cats 26

  24. BACON BITS on October 17th, 2008 7:43 am

    I’m seeing unbridled optimism and it kind of scares me. I do know, however, that we are at the part of the schedule where the games are all winnable.

    HOGS 31
    CATS 28

  25. HJHog on October 17th, 2008 7:48 am

    Leave the negativity at home Tipster. We are on a roll! No bus driver in this game as we run Hog Wild (instead of Wild Hog) all over the Cats.

    Hogs - 30
    Cats - 20

  26. Mike in Magnolia on October 17th, 2008 8:06 am

    Not the Thoroughbred’s the blue grass states is used to but enough to pick up the win.

    Hogs 23
    Woldcats 19

  27. Architecture_Hog on October 17th, 2008 8:39 am

    The fear of red returns to Lexington…

    Pertrino Bros. - 24
    Cats - 17

  28. W: The Razorback on October 17th, 2008 9:14 am

    Arkansas 27
    Kentucky 24

  29. Boyer in the District on October 17th, 2008 10:33 am

    Arkansas 28
    Kentucky 24

    It’ll be one of those fourth quarter-come from behind things that we’ve been so good at.

  30. HognTx on October 17th, 2008 11:43 am

    Defense realizes they aren’t playing the tough Kentucky Basketball defense and decide to show their coming out party. Adding to the continuing improvement and the players are finally seeing it’s not tough when you do it on a consistent basis.

    Hogs - 31
    Kentucky - 17

  31. GonzoHog on October 17th, 2008 12:01 pm

    This isn’t a prediction, but if you guys remember, ‘Bama only beat Kentucky by 3 points in Tuscaloosa.
    KU’s DBs are the real deal too, so if Casey doesn’t take care of the football, and our offense isn’t as balansed as it was last week running the ball, we could be in for a long afternoon.
    Not trying to be a spoil-sport or anything, but we haven’t exactly turned the corner yet guys. Were only half way around it.

    GO HOGS GO!!!!!

  32. Guinness Snout on October 17th, 2008 12:13 pm

    WARNINIG: Knee jerk approaching

    Hogs - 42
    Cats - 28
    Petrino has made Kentucky look silly his entire career.

  33. Vegasdad818 on October 17th, 2008 12:34 pm

    Razorbacks 35
    Wildcats 14

    We get!!! We finally get it!!!

  34. HogBlogger on October 17th, 2008 1:11 pm

    Maybe we are all getting a bit excited about the ability of these Hogs to put a whole game together. I’m optimistic as well, but Gonzo is right. We are still in the corner . . . hopefully accelerating safely.

  35. BigO Hawg on October 17th, 2008 1:26 pm

    Arkansas keeps it going with a big win over Kentucky.

    Arkansas - 24
    Kentucky - 10

  36. Ward_Hog on October 17th, 2008 3:14 pm

    Gonzo and Hogblogger, can you say buzz kill? haha Go Hogs Go!!!!

  37. Carrmaduke on October 17th, 2008 5:33 pm

    27-17 Hogs

    The corner has been turned.

  38. HOGFAN23 on October 17th, 2008 8:52 pm

    It sucks getting in late. All the good scores are taken already. I’ll go out on a limb.

    HOGS: 45
    CATS: 28

  39. Hog 'n Iowa on October 17th, 2008 9:25 pm

    I not quite ready to jump on the bandwagon yet. Hogs beat a very average AU team last week that also had many distractions that kept their focus off the Hogs. Our special teams have shown no improvement and will continue to keep us from becoming a good team until they get it in gear.

    Hope I’m wrong…

    UK 26 Hogs 21

  40. Okie hog on October 18th, 2008 7:52 am

    Lets step way out there
    21-21 at end of 4th

    Hogs - 43
    Kentucky -41
    at the end of third overtime
    GO BIG OR GO HOME!!

  41. Jay Dub-Ya on October 18th, 2008 5:35 pm

    Ark 20
    Kentucky 24

  42. reasonrules on October 18th, 2008 10:00 pm

    Score it an implosion.

    Penalties 20
    Cats 21