Cars with Arkansas and East Carolina flags are starting to appear city-wide and more fans are expected to arrive tomorrow for the Liberty Bowl. If you are going to the game, you might want to bundle up. The temperature at kickoff is expected to be 32 degrees with a windchill of 26. There's also a chance for snow tomorrow night, but that shouldn't be until later in the evening. East Carolina has a tough defense and should put up a good fight, but Arkansas should be able to handle the Pirates. Razorbacks win by 17.
Speaking of fights, apparently there was a brawl at the Liberty Bowl luncheon on Thursday at the Hilton Hotel. Two East Carolina players got into a fight over a dessert. Headlocks over a piece of pie? These guys may have been trying to impress Jerry Lawler and earn spots on Memphis wrestling. It also beckons the question "what would you to for a Klondike Bar?" To our friends at Unilever, royalty checks would be appreciated.
Run ins with the law are starting to become a trend again in Knoxville. Four players were arrested today and charged with various crimes including gun and drug possession. Isn't there a better way to celebrate a win over an in-state rival and New Year's in Knoxville? Bruce Pearl, who couldn't be reached for comment, is probably painting himself orange to intimidate the district attorney into dropping the charges. Look at the bright side Vols fans, at least Lane Kiffin wasn't involved.
