Pig Jig Pork Roast 2009

Well folks, it's about that time for some good ol' game time discussion. Having recently become a complete blogaholic, I have been scanning the pork posts for the past few days, and quite frankly, it's encouraging material. I've never encounter a fan base outside of Louisiana-Lafayette that thinks less of their team than do the porkers. Even though the early line has the Track Star and his relay team as a 1-2 point favorite coming in, the Arkansas faithful seem genuinely worried about our mediocrity (I saw one post go so far as to say our defense "scares me with their speed").

Now I know we showed vast improvements last week on the offensive side of the ball, but, our lack of D still allowed 37 points to a team who scored all of one touchdown the week before. Some people say we did well, allowing mostly field goals when it counted, but come on folks, 37 points is 37 points.

This week we meet up with an offense that is still largely unproven after an opener in which they racked up nearly 600 yards of offense against a Single A high school defense belonging to Missouri State. Ryan Mallett could be the next big thing in SEC quarterbacking after the Christ Child leaves Florida, but, how much can you really gauge success against an opponent as inferior as the one they faced in the opener? Petrino has long been known for his offensive mastery, but until they prove themselves against an SEC defense, regardless of how poor they might be, I'm not sold. The porkers have a history of solid ground attacks though this year they seem to be leaning more towards the air assault. I have no doubts they will score their points and create some huge gains, I just don't think they can do what needs to be done to beat a road worthy SEC team.

Defensively, our opponent returns 9 starters from the lackluster squad of last year, but they as well are still largely unproven. By all written accounts their D honestly seems worried about our offensive attack. I look for big things from our TE, and I see this as a coming out party for Orson Charles. AJ will get his touches and hopefully will provide us with a big play or two, but keep an eye out for the new faces.

Everyone knows the 'Hogs have had this game circled on their calenders since the end of last season and hope to make a statement with a victory come Saturday. I for one don't see them being able to hang with us for four quarters. It would come as no shock to me to see us get down early, just to have Big Red lead us to a second half comeback that concretes him as our staring QB. UA will be fired up from the start, and I can only hope our squad will be able to match their intensity. We get down early, pull it out in the end in another nail biting finish.

Prediction: UGA 34 Hogs 27



Tailgating Recipe of the Week

Spicy Pork Sausage Dip

2 packages Jimmy Dean hot sausage
1 can Rotel Habanero Tomatoes
2 8oz packages cream cheese
1 jar hot salsa
Tortilla chips for dipping

1. Brown sausage in skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, drain excess grease.
2. Combine tomatoes and cream cheese with sausage and cook for additional 10 minutes, or until mixture becomes creamy.
3. Move dip to a crock pot or other heated vessel to keep warm.
4. Enjoy!