What could be the final SEC game ever played at War Memorial Stadium is almost a sellout, but not quite.
It should be. This is a chance for Arkansas Razorbacks fans from all over the state to say they were there when the final chapter was written in a book that dates to 1948 when the Grand Old Lady was opened for business.
Since then, the Razorbacks are 149-55-2 in WMS.
This is not about getting a game back because it was a business decision to reduce the games played in Little Rock to one per season. The record attendance at War Memorial is 55,912, and almost every game in Reynolds Razorback Stadium attracts more than 65,000. That is money in the bank.
This may not be the final game at War Memorial, but most likely it is the last one that has a chance to be a sellout unless the Toledo Rockets suddenly develop a huge fan base that wants to see a game in The Rock.
And this has the markings of a great game.
Georgia is the No. 10 team in America, and despite stubbing its toe against South Carolina, it is back in the hunt for a spot in the College Football Playoff.
With or without running back Todd Gurley, who was suspended for last week's shutout of Missouri and whose status for Saturday is still unknown, the Bulldogs are a smash-mouth football team.
The Bulldogs have rushed for 1,654 yards and passed for 1,020, but when they get near the end zone, they are more predictable than the Razorbacks.
They have run for 21 touchdowns -- including eight by Gurley, who is averaging 8.2 yards per carry -- and have passed for only nine. They average 43.2 points per game, and the defense is allowing only 18 per game.
If you want to know how much these two teams mirror each other on offense, the Razorbacks also have run for 21 touchdowns. They have passed for 10 scores and gained 83 yards more of total offense.
More than likely, Georgia quarterback Hutson Mason will be counted on to pass on the Hogs, who are ranked No. 12 in the SEC in pass defense.
Of course, the big difference is the Bulldogs are 5-1 while the Razorbacks are 3-3 and riding a 15-game losing streak in SEC play.
The Bulldogs are hoping for a shot at the Final Four. The Hogs are hoping to be in a bowl. Any bowl.
Oddsmakers have Georgia favored by about three points, which is very low for a No. 10 team vs. an unranked opponent at its home away from home.
For Arkansas to move the ball on the ground, someone is going to have to block Amarlo Herrera and Ramik Wilson on every down. Those linebackers lead Georgia's defense with 47 and 41 tackles, respectively.
This will be Coach Mark Richt's first and most likely only visit to War Memorial Stadium. Richt is one of the good guys in coaching. There has never been a hint of scandal in his personal life. He and his wife are very spiritual, and in addition to their two children, they have adopted two more from Ukraine.
Still, it's like he bought a chair at a fire sale. Despite a 131-46 overall record and a 75-33 record in SEC play, Richt always seems to be on the hot seat.
He has never failed to get the Bulldogs to a bowl game since his arrival at Georgia before the 2001 season. Critics are quick to point out he is 1-3 in his past four postseason appearances, but overall he is 8-5.
He has said he is looking forward to experiencing a game at War Memorial, which was once believed by many to be the toughest environment in the country for an opponent because of the enthusiastic Razorbacks fans.
They have one more chance to make a difference against a SEC opponent.
Sports on 10/16/2014