Arkansas @ LSU football

I spent Black Friday in Baton Rouge, La., for the biggest -- in means of national championship implications -- football game I've ever had the opportunity to cover. It also allowed me to strike another state off my visited list and another stadium off my bucket list.

Shooting in Tiger Stadium -- being a Clemson fan (second to NCSU), I refuse to call it Death Valley -- was a monumental experience. I've never been in a louder stadium. Period. Tiger fans, like 'em or not, are the real deal for college football. And this team, proved that they are the best in the country this season.

Not taking anything away from Arkansas. They came in with confidence of knocking off the powerhouse and put up two quick scores in the second quarter. But unfortunately for the Hogs, the Honey Badger struck. And struck hard.

Here's my take from the game and also here's the full gallery from the team of Ben Krain and myself.

Arkansas vs Tennessee football

Shot the Arkansas vs Tennessee match up on Saturday night in Fayetteville. The Hogs came away with a 49-7 win over the Volunteers. A zig-zag tackle-eluding punt return from Joe Adams in the first quarter was easily the highlight of the evening for Razorback fans. I was fortunate enough to have the play come right at me.

Here's my take from the game. A full online gallery from myself and Ryan McGeeney can be viewed here.

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Arkansas punt returner Joe Adams breaks free from the Tennessee coverage on a punt return for a touchdown during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson breaks through the Tennessee defense for a touchdown run during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas punt returner Joe Adams jogs into the end zone on a punt return for a touchdown during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas wide receiver Jarius Wright falls into the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Tennessee defensive back Max Arnold during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson intercepts a pass intended for Arkansas wide receiver Cobi Hamilton during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson and teammates sing the fight song with the student section following their win over Tennessee at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas tight end Chris Gragg (left) and running back Broderick Green celebrate following Green's touchdown against Tennessee during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas running back De'Anthony Curtis gets past Tennessee defensive back Izauea Lanier as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas running back Broderick Green slips past Tennessee linebacker Austin Johnson as he runs into the end zone for a score during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas wide receiver Joe Adams tries to slip out of a tackle attempt from Tennessee defensive back Byron Moore during the third quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas running back De'Anthony Curtis breaks into the secondary for a touchdown run against Tennessee during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley looks to pass while being pressured by Arkansas defensive tackle Bryan Jones during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas wide receiver Jarius Wright bobbles a pass from Tyler Wilson during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Wright eventually made the reception.

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Arkansas linebacker Jerry Franklin tries to recover a Tennessee fumble during the third quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. The ball rolled out of bounds before Franklin could save it.

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Arkansas running back Broderick Green breaks into the Tennessee secondary on a carry during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas running back Dennis Johnson sets the ball on the turf after scoring on a run against Tennessee during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.

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Arkansas defensive end Jake Bequette pulls down Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley after Worley gets rid of a pass which fell incomplete during the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011.