Audibles with CBS Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst Gary Danielson

CBS Sports’ coverage of the SEC ON CBS continues on Saturday, Nov. 19 (3:30 PM, ET) with a national broadcast of *No. 6-ranked Arkansas taking on Mississippi State.

The CBS Television Network’s lead college football announce team of Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson call the action live from War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Ark. Tracy Wolfson serves as lead reporter. Craig Silver, the Network’s coordinating producer of college football, produces and Steve Milton directs.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY, the Network’s pre-game, halftime and post-game studio show, starts the day on CBS Sports (3:00 PM, ET) with host Tim Brando, along with analysts Spencer Tillman and Archie Manning.  COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAYkeeps viewers updated on all the games throughout the afternoon with scores and highlights. Vin DeVito produces and Linda Malino directs.

CBS Sports Network’s SEC TODAY (2:00-3:00 PM, ET) previews the “SEC Game of the Week” and provides fans the latest news and highlights from around the SEC.  Brent Stover hosts and is joined by analysts Brian Jones, Chris Leak and reporter Bruce Feldman. SEC TONIGHT (7:00-8:00 PM, ET) provides post-game coverage and discusses the rest of the day’s SEC action.

Following Saturday’s game, CBSSports.com will stream the “5th Quarter with Gary Danielson,” an interactive show produced live from the SEC ON CBS CRUISER, an all-access mobile media vehicle. Sponsored by Aflac, “5th Quarter with Gary Danielson” provides fans an opportunity to chat with Danielson and discuss all the day's SEC storylines and college football news. Fans also can follow Danielson via Twitter: @DanielsonCBS.

 In addition, CBS Sports will stream the Arkansas-Mississippi State game, as well as the entire 2011 SEC ON CBS football schedule live on CBSSports.com. The games are available exclusively on CBSSports.com, CBS Sports Mobile and also can be accessed through a link on the websites of all CBS affiliates.

*BCS Rankings as of 11/13/11

Audibles with CBS Sports’ Lead College Football Analyst Gary Danielson

(On Mississippi State’s Defense)

Mississippi State’s front four and linebackers are a load.  They are tough to block and tough to run against.  The players on the defensive line are as good as there is in the SEC.  Arkansas has struggled in some games and their special teams have bailed them out.  

(On Arkansas’ growth)

Because of injuries and because of having to replace Ryan Mallett at quarterback, Arkansas has improved more than any team in the SEC this season.  When we saw them play early against Alabama, they lost their best pure defensive player, Jake Bequette, and defensive end Tenarius Wright.  They are a different football team without them.  They are back healthy and are two of the best players in the conference.  Arkansas is a much more dangerous team now than they were earlier in the year.  

(On a Potential Three-Way Tie in SEC West)

People have to be aware of the importance of the rankings of the three SEC teams (LSU, Alabama and Arkansas) should Arkansas knock off LSU next week.  In this case, the second to last vote is the one that counts for the SEC should there be a three way tie.  Every voter needs to do their homework.  

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