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Mentor Make Its Sugar Bowl Predictions

People weigh in on how they think the Buckeyes will fair against Arkansas

The Ohio State University Buckeyes square off against the Arkansas Razorbacks 8:30 p.m. tonight  in the Sugar Bowl.

Buckeyes are the 3 1/2-point favorites and have a lot on the line. They carry an 0-9 bowl record against teams from the Southeastern Conference into the game, and five of their players, including quarterback Terrelle Pryor, are scheduled to serve a 5-game suspension at the beginning of next season.

While waiting for kickoff, see what some of the Mentor faithful predict for the game.

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Paula McGiffin, bartender at Bumpers Bar and Grill:

"I'm rooting for Ohio State. I'm not willing to be the house, but I'm hopeful. I'll say 34-21, OSU."

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Alex Katsaras, owner of :

"With OSU's track records in bowl games, I don't now. But Pryor will be on fire today. He'll have something to prove. OSU with the points."

Sheryl Simon, fire inspector for the .

"Ohio State, 42 to 28. I'm going for it."

Nick Ryder, kitchen supervisor at :

"OSU by five, 33 to 28. (The key is) if Arkansas can contain Pryor."

Chuck Farone, executive director of :

"OSU by 14. Now if you asked me about Sunday's game..." (Farone is a staunch Steelers fan and chose not to finish his statement.)

Brian Smith, customer at :

"Arkansas, 28 to 17, and I'm an OSU alum. I'm not sure those five guys who have suspensions will be ready to play."


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