Predators and prey, tigers and hogs, was it a simple case of the law of the jungle. It sure was in the Cotton Bowl today. The Missouri Tigers simply put on a clinic against the Arkansas Razorbacks defeating them 38-7. Tony Temple ran wild and the patience and execution of the offense was excellent. I really thought that this one would be a bit closer than it was but the Tigers seemed to have the answers for both Jones and McFadden keeping them out of the endzone for the better part of the day.
One of the two Heisman Trophy finalist in the game today came to play. Chase Daniel completed 12-of-29 passes for 136 yards with one interception for Missouri which finished the season now 12-2. A nice little rebound from a disappointing blowout loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 championship game.
"I didn't play as well as I wanted to, but it doesn't matter," said Daniel. "You look at the score, it's 38-7 against a really good Arkansas team."
Darren McFadden, the Heisman Trophy runner-up, after being cleared to play from a little controversy earlier in the week from some questionable media reports did somewhat get his. He ran for 105 yards on 21 carries and did score Arkansas only touchdown of the day. Felix Jones, Arkansas' other talented running back, was held in check and only rushed 10 times for 45 yards. Arkansas was also playing a little handicapped as they were playing the game under interim coach and defensive coordinator Reggie Herring since their former head coach Houston Nutt departed to take over coaching duties at Ole Miss at the end of the season. New head coach Bobby Petrino watched from the stands. Arkansas finished the season 8-5.
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