A win tomorrow brings...

[NorCalRazorback]

Share your Point of View.  My view is that because this is a National TV Primetime game and after we win, we obviously will move up the polls.  Question is if we eek out a win, do we move 3 or 4 spots.  On the other hand if we win by 10 or more, we may move to the Top 10.  By winning, we also jump up big time in the minds of top recruits.  We already have a great recruiting class, but winning this game will get us possibly a few more 5 Star recruits, and 4 or 5 more 4 Star recruits.  Why?  Because we highlight our spread of the ball to our receivers - we have a bunch of senior receivers and some highly rated receivers will see that and get on the bus.  Also if we win by 10 or more that means our DB's and Safeties played well and other recruits will see the press coverage and want to come to Arkansas (we all know that the best corners are attracted to press/man coverage because that's what it takes in the NFL).  Also and VERY IMPORTANTLY a win gives us the most important thing we need:  BIG TIME MOMENTUM and sets us on course for 5-0 going into the home game against Al-Obama.  If we are HOT going into that game, and as I predicted in my annual forecast we will beat Al-Obama.

Our guys will be focused, and we should travel well with our fans.  I think our offense is ahead of last year (hopefully our O-Line will hold up) because I think Austin has shown more poise at this point in the season that BA showed at this point last season.

What other benefits from the win do we get in your opinion?

[alohawg]

Smiles to all of our faces. 

[HardCore]

Much needed payback.....sick of losing to those turds

[razorbackkid]

I think we'll win the game, but what happens afterward is just silly to speculate about.  We have many more games to play.  We win in Arlington and we gain respect and recognition. 

A win tomorrow allows the talking heads to either promote Arkansas or belittle A&M.  As long as we win I could not care less whether they belittle A&M or not.

:razorback:

[TheRazorback500]

National TV exposure and a warm fuzzy feeling for the next two weeks.

[NorCalRazorback]

... just silly to speculate...

:razorback:

I don't really use the word "silly" when I talk about our beloved Razorbacks... This whole board, that's right Hogville, shows millions of "silly" speculations.  Why not let it go bro' and have some fun one time - and also - realize that the SEC network and ESPN both have talked about what the win means to the Razorbacks.  We get more from the win than Texas A&M. 

[Hogs-n-Roses]

Gameday to da nam

[CattleCorn]

Gameday to da nam

beat me to it

[razorbackkid]

I don't really use the word "silly" when I talk about our beloved Razorbacks... This whole board, that's right Hogville, shows millions of "silly" speculations.  Why not let it go bro' and have some fun one time - and also - realize that the SEC network and ESPN both have talked about what the win means to the Razorbacks.  We get more from the win than Texas A&M. 

I apologize.  I didn't mean for my post to taken personally.  I just meant to express that one win in this stretch of games we are about to play will be forgotten unless we do well within this stretch.

Yes, we can run the table, but to put all eggs in one game (basket) is presumptive.  I love our Hogs as much as the next guy or gal. 

National TV exposure and a warm fuzzy feeling for the next two weeks.

Then Alabama comes to town.....we win that one and boy ol' boy...you got yourself a topic worthy of deep consideration.

Go Hogs.

:razorback:

[goodguytex]

Much needed payback.....sick of losing to those arrogant Texas Aggie turds

FIFY

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

A wake up call to realize it was really a loss to another middke of the road sec program.

[NorCalRazorback]

I apologize.  I didn't mean for my post to taken personally.  I just meant to express that one win in this stretch of games we are about to play will be forgotten unless we do well within this stretch.

Yes, we can run the table, but to put all eggs in one game (basket) is presumptive.  I love our Hogs as much as the next guy or gal. 

Then Alabama comes to town.....we win that one and boy ol' boy...you got yourself a topic worthy of deep consideration.

Go Hogs.

:razorback:

+1

[Biggus Piggus]

A wake up call to realize it was really a loss to another middke of the road sec program.

You are such a dick.

[NorCalRazorback]

You are such a dick.

Amen!  Why is he even reading about the hogs if he is so negative... This is a Fan Board!  How stupid is he too since he is reading things that obviously irritate him.  You think his kids are walking on eggshells or what?

[razorbackkid]

You are such a dick.

Ain't a whole lot of speculation in how you really feel here I'm thinkin'. 

[goodguytex]

Ain't a whole lot of speculation in how you really feel here I'm thinkin'. 

Truth hurts

[orvillesghost]

A chance to be 1-0 in league play for the first time in a while, a solid win over a good team ranked in the top ten.

I don't want to get so caught up in this one game that I am going to be destroyed if it doesn't go our way. There is a lot of season left and Arkansas can still have a successful season if we don't come out on top. We are 3-0 and there are other ways to get to eight or nine wins which this year would be a successful campaign for this program.

I think we will play well on both sides of the ball and have a good chance..

[AirForceHog]

If the hogs win. I think top ten by the time we face the elephants. And possibly game day in Fayetteville.


Only a precise hit will set off a chain reaction.

[razorbackkid]

If the hogs win. I think top ten by the time we face the elephants. And possibly game day in Fayetteville.


Only a precise hit will set off a chain reaction.

Huge audience....huge implications.  A win against Bama in this scenario would be crazy-over-the-top-good for the future of Arkansas.

Woo-freakin'-Pig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta beat A&M to get this ball a rollin'.

[Arkansas Fan]

Gameday to da nam

I don't know why some of y'all are so obsessed with Gameday coming to Fayetteville. And no, it won't help our recruiting.

[razorbackkid]

I don't know why some of y'all are so obsessed with Gameday coming to Fayetteville. And no, it won't help our recruiting.

Gameday, in and of itself, may not help.  But a win over Alabama with Gameday present sure ain't gonna hurt.

[orvillesghost]

Arkansas is going to recruit in about the same range we have been the last few years..no matter who the coach is, no matter the record,

Geographic location is always going to hurt us there

[Cinco de Hogo]

Expectations that the team may or may not live up to.  After Alcorn State we enter a stretch of games were you can lose b any given Saturday. 

After all is said and done aTm is just one step along a long hard road.  I think the coaches will be keeping if as even keel as possible.  I think I'll do the same and that's the way I have approached this season.

This team had question entering the season and like most teams still has question.  This team has to grow into whatever it becomes and one game is not the end destination.

I expect a great game and that's it.

[Hogs-n-Roses]

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I don't know why some of y'all are so obsessed with Gameday coming to Fayetteville. And no, it won't help our recruiting.

I'm not obsessed wit it but welcome it just the same. Puts lots of national focus on the school I love. Lots of extra dollars to the state. I can't even se how you can say it won't improve recruiting. IMO it will.

[Ironhawg]

Expectations that the team may or may not live up to.  After Alcorn State we enter a stretch of games were you can lose b any given Saturday. 

After all is said and done aTm is just one step along a long hard road.  I think the coaches will be keeping if as even keel as possible.  I think I'll do the same and that's the way I have approached this season.

This team had question entering the season and like most teams still has question.  This team has to grow into whatever it becomes and one game is not the end destination.

I expect a great game and that's it.

In the long run, you are absolutely right.  But beating A&M and Alcorn State will likely put Arkansas and Alabama front and center on the big stage in front of all of college football.  First things first, just win.

[RyeHogFan]

A wake up call to realize it was really a loss to another middke of the road sec program.

Did you even read the thread title? It says "a WIN tomorrow brings..."  Your response reeks of someone just trying to be negative even if it doesn't make sense.

[trphog]

A wake up call to realize it was really a loss to another middke of the road sec program.

Which means it would be better win than beating about 98% of the teams in the rest of college football. I'll take it. How does that feel nostradumbass?

[rhames]

Becoming a contender in a very winnable west.

[LZH]

You are such a dick.

Ooh, he said that bad pee-pee word! You are staying after class young man. 

What will happen? We will hover around the #10 spot, but I doubt we will be media darlings for long because there are so many other really good games on TV today.

Now, however, if we beat the living darn out of them then that's another story. That's the story I am really looking forward to!

[Missooie]

I don't know why some of y'all are so obsessed with Gameday coming to Fayetteville. And no, it won't help our recruiting.

It absolutely helps recruiting. Won't make us a top 5 program in terms of recruiting by itself, but if you are considering two school equally and one of them is doing very well and has Gameday, it certainly does not hurt them. If you watch Gameday, you notice that the place Gameday is visiting gets the most coverage of the day by far. There is always extra interviews of the coaches and even some for players that most do not hear from on a regular basis. That does nothing but help.

Edit: It also gives many people who would not even consider the state of Arkansas to see how beautiful the campus and state is. I don't know how much a high school kid will care about that, but their families will notice. Most people think of Arkansas as a trashy rundown state. Can't hurt to show them how beautiful of a place it is.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

A wake up call to realize it was really a loss to another middke of the road sec program.

No. We will wake up to you not posting until right before the Alabama game. It's a win for everyone (that matters).

[LZH]

It absolutely helps recruiting. Won't make us a top 5 program in terms of recruiting by itself, but if you are considering two school equally and one of them is doing very well and has Gameday, it certainly does not hurt them.

I will get The Bag Man, you handle the slush fund.

[JaketheSnake]

Lots of new razorback fans in 9 months

[GolfnHog]

Frankly I don't care what Sunday or the following days bring. I just want  the "W". From that point forward everything after the final tick of the clock will take care of itself

[GuvHog]

Amen!  Why is he even reading about the hogs if he is so negative... This is a Fan Board!  How stupid is he too since he is reading things that obviously irritate him.  You think his kids are walking on eggshells or what?

Maybe he is just using reverse Psychology (at least I hope so).

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Maybe he is just using reverse Psychology (at least I hope so).

Uh. No.

Post history is felonious Bielema hate with intent to torpedo every thread he posts in.

[carolinahogger]

You are such a dick.

Rules don't apply to moderators?

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Rules don't apply to moderators?

Well, Biggus is right. Regardless.

[LZH]

Rules don't apply to moderators?

What in the hell has ever been 'moderate' about Biggus?

[Locutus_of_Boar]

I think we'll win the game, but what happens afterward is just silly to speculate about. 

I speculate a lot of silliness follows in the wake of an Arkansas win:

A&M fans will 180 and assume the collapse arrived a couple of weeks early this year and go back to debating how hot the water is for Sumlin while trying to understand how their latest sure thing in John Chavis can lose with superior talent just as he did at Baton Rouge.

Sensing a brewing revolt Bama fans will overwhelm Finebaum with even more chest beating than usual while simultaneously wondering if this Tide team has what it takes.  Lane's offense fails to convert one 3rd down against Kent State and Saban horse-whips Kiffin in the post game as a motivational example to his team.

Bielema goes to a whole new level with his post game comment describing the pleasures of a win over the Aggies.

Arkansas fans begin a two week long buildup to what Texas Week used to be like in the old SWC days.

[PetrinoFan]

Arkansas is going to recruit in about the same range we have been the last few years..no matter who the coach is, no matter the record,

Geographic location is always going to hurt us there

Our Geographic location didn't hurt us in getting Alex Collins, or Denver Kirkland out of Florida.

[Rison Razor Hog]

Arkansas is going to recruit in about the same range we have been the last few years..no matter who the coach is, no matter the record,

Geographic location is always going to hurt us there

Its the 2010s now, and football has been going on for over 145 years. Some of these places that are considered "destinations" now are considered so for their history. I have driven through Tuscaloosa countless times and it is a dump on the order of Pinebluff. But, Bear Bryant cemented a historical status as "winners" and so recruits are lured there by the "history" of Bama's program. If we get back to our 1960s and 1970s level of winning, the lure of Arkansas will be higher and the recruits will be willing to come just for the history of our program. Like in so many areas of football (and sports generally) winning solves a lot of problems. The foundation has been laid, the superstructure is in place and each brick gets the building a little further done.

[HawgQuest]

I posted at the first of the season that if hogs win their first four games then this is gonna be an epic season to remember. Tonight's win will be a great confidence booster for them to want to continue their winning ways. WPS from east Arkansas.

[trashcan maN]

I don't know why some of y'all are so obsessed with Gameday coming to Fayetteville. And no, it won't help our recruiting.

An entire college football gameday showcasing the local eats and traditions won't help recruiting? Interesting take.

[alohawg]

Arkansas is going to recruit in about the same range we have been the last few years..no matter who the coach is, no matter the record,

Geographic location is always going to hurt us there

It can be overcome, see OU and NEB.

[LZH]

It can be overcome, see OU and NEB.

When World War II was over, my dad spent a few years as a Miracle Maid cookware salesman and regional manager for the Upper Midwest (long ways from air conditioning right? - but he said that is how he learned to sell).

Anyway, I was complaining that Hatfield was signing some good recruits but teams like Oklahoma and Nebraska were getting all of the studs, including Keith Jackson who was my age or a year older. I made the remark that Fayetteville is (was) just a bump on top of a hill with a high school stadium and a few thousand fans every other Saturday. He looked at me kind of pissed off and said "have you ever been to Lincoln Nebraska? Son, good coaches and good players win football games, not the cities where they are located."

I immediately knew what he meant. And it has stuck with me to this very day.

[Foozzball]

It will bring excuses from the media as to how Arkansas won.  They will talk about how aTm gave it away and should have won.  They will talk about and boast about how Arkansas will be put in their place next weekend vs Bama!  They'll say that if Bama would have to give it away to lose to Arkansas and if they do the SEC is really down this year.  They'll talk about how this is the year that the he SEC won't have a team in the Playoff, blah blah blah as long as Arkansas is winning!  If any of you think we will get any credit for beating aTm or even Bama, you need to put the bottle down and sober up!

[Birminghog]

Its the 2010s now, and football has been going on for over 145 years. Some of these places that are considered "destinations" now are considered so for their history. I have driven through Tuscaloosa countless times and it is a dump on the order of Pinebluff. But, Bear Bryant cemented a historical status as "winners" and so recruits are lured there by the "history" of Bama's program. If we get back to our 1960s and 1970s level of winning, the lure of Arkansas will be higher and the recruits will be willing to come just for the history of our program. Like in so many areas of football (and sports generally) winning solves a lot of problems. The foundation has been laid, the superstructure is in place and each brick gets the building a little further done.

I agree with the gist of your comments, but equating Tuscaloosa with Pine Bluff should win the hyperbole award for the day. There's a great deal of Tuscaloosa that I certainly would not describe as picturesque, but the campus, which is what kids look at, is pretty nice, and the town is far from PB, unless they have upgraded PB since I was there. Granted, I haven't been to PB in maybe 40 years, but I was in Tuscaloosa yesterday. Their parent weekend, by the way, is pretty lame. Hope it's better in Fayetteville.

Do you still turn right at Don Lusby's Gulf station to go to Stuttgart?

My only memory of Rison is driving a car in a Johnny Cash day parade for a state official to wave at the crowd. Hope everything is well there.

[alohawg]

When World War II was over, my dad spent a few years as a Miracle Maid cookware salesman and regional manager for the Upper Midwest (long ways from air conditioning right? - but he said that is how he learned to sell).

Anyway, I was complaining that Hatfield was signing some good recruits but teams like Oklahoma and Nebraska were getting all of the studs, including Keith Jackson who was my age or a year older. I made the remark that Fayetteville is (was) just a bump on top of a hill with a high school stadium and a few thousand fans every other Saturday. He looked at me kind of pissed off and said "have you ever been to Lincoln Nebraska? Son, good coaches and good players win football games, not the cities where they are located."

I immediately knew what he meant. And it has stuck with me to this very day.

Good stuff, of course dad's right. Win enough and recruits will come.

[farmhawg]

Free beer from Wayne and Biggus if we win....