Mississippi State lost a game by two points to LSU, the No. 4 team in the nation, and they had a field goal attempt to win that game. Despite all the injures, and even with all the inconsistencies, Ole Miss came up with one of its best overall performances in years – at least defensively – against a risky Texas A&M team that couldn’t go anywhere.
Advertisement
The Landshark defense had been rendered toothless against Florida and Memphis, which combined to score 75 points on Ole Miss. Sure, Alabama was challenged more than we thought it would be.
Speaking of injuries, Freeze also gave a positive update on offensive lineman Christian Morris, who collapsed on his way to the locker room at halftime of this past Saturday’s game against Texas A&M.
“LSU has become a little bit of a rivalry game because their program has become so good”, Saban said. I think that’s what’s made it a rivalry game, and that’s what’s made it an important game.
A few teams have bye weeks this week, so we’ll see how much movement there is this week in the SEC Power Rankings.
“I don’t think we are going to have to worry about false sense of being overconfident”, Freeze said. “I would talk trash, but I’m not a media guy”. The Tigers are scrambling for two more wins to make a bowl.
“That isn’t how we are going to win”. “I’m just going to play my hardest, play with heart like I did last week and my team will do the same and we hope to get the “W”.
In singles, Hills was edged out in a three setter by Florida sophomore Jordan Belga, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, while Auburn juniors Dante Saleh and Conner Huertas topped Tide freshman Spencer Richey 6-0, 6-2, and sophomore Sam Edwards, 7-5, 6-3, respectively.
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops’ Sooners had a huge fourth quarter comeback to win at Tennessee, 31-24, in double overtime September 12.
In last week’s game vs. Kentucky, Prescott threw for 348 yards and three touchdowns, rushed for 117 and three more touchdowns and looked exactly like the dual-threat stud that led Mississippi State to the No. 1 ranking last season.
Advertisement
Then Kelly struggled vs. Vanderbilt, got blown out at Florida and the early-season shine had worn off before the leaves began to change color. Elston now leads all SEC players and ranks 11th nationally with 11 passes defended. You know even with two SEC losses with Alabama and Ole Miss still left on the schedule Mullen can sell to his team that they are still alive. I am not saying it will take that long, but you want to be good and build…
