I am not backing off. I was listening to an Arkansas sports show a little while ago and they reported exactly what I stated earlier. I have been on this board for a long time and have respect for MOFO. I don't want to start a mudslinging match here. My source is a Tenn student who talks to team members. His source is a media member. Who knows who is right. All I know is that I am still just as confident in Arkansas +10 and I will also be betting the ML.
Smith had a 101 temp on Saturday and scored one bucket. If this was the onset of the flu, he VERY well could be hindered by it. Flu is contagious. Lofton could be under as well being his roomate. Hell, half the team could have it by now. Who knows.
I did post an article on Rivals where Pearl stated several team members have "Flu-Like" symptoms. I have also learned over time when a player says he is 90%, they are usually 50% at best. Darren McFadden said he was 100% this year when he had broken ribs.
I have already made my bets. I have 750 on AR ML and 750 on AR +10. However, I will keep my ears peeled this afternoon and if they say anything in the pregame reports or anything definative on the talk shows, I will come back and report accordingly.
Even if they play, Tenn lives and dies by the 3. IF they even have so much as a cloudy head while playing, it could translate into Die by the 3.
Take it for what it's worth, we all know Tennessee is tough at home.