According to www.Dictionary.com:
noun
1. courage and fortitude: a man of mettle.
2. disposition or temperament: a man of fine mettle.
3. on one’s mettle, in the position of being incited to do one’s best. The loss of the first round put him on his mettle to win the match.
I believe the Razorback’s contest against the South Carolina Gamecocks will be the defining game of Bobby Petrino’s first year as head coach in Fayetteville.
A win will mean Arkansas has found a coach that can take a group of young mean and mold them into winners. A loss will point to a lot of work has yet to be done.
I think the Hogs have a real chance to win, especially if they can put together four strong quarters of play. Unforunately, that has yet to happen this season.
I’ll have to give the nod to the Gamecocks at home, 27-21.
