USS Arkansas

[North hog]

Non sports related, but still cool. 

https://twitter.com/usnavy/status/743164180107137024

[LZH]

About time. The original "Arkansas" cruiser (I think that is what it was) was vaporized at Bikini Atoll after World War II in a nuclear test.

[Pig in the Pokey]

About time. The original "Arkansas" cruiser (I think that is what it was) was vaporized at Bikini Atoll after World War II in a nuclear test.

the Arkansas battleship (wyoming's sister) was a bad ass. I play with her in World of Warships. Fun game.

There have been 4 total named uss arkansas (after this sub is commish'd)

[JMartin_AF1]

Thanks for the information. Very cool.

[redleg]

There is also the newly launched Freedom class littoral cruiser USS Little Rock!

:razorback:

[Justifiable Hogicide]

Maybe when they launch a tube they'll yell "Woo Pig!"

[DOGALUM]

There is also the newly launched Freedom class littoral cruiser USS Little Rock!

:razorback:

I'm guessing the instrumentation is always going out.....and the bathrooms suck.   And while it is based on the east coast, for some unknown reason it stills runs a mission or two every year in the pacific?   

[PonderinHog]

I'm guessing the instrumentation is always going out.....and the bathrooms suck.   And while it is based on the east coast, for some unknown reason it stills runs a mission or two every year in the pacific?

Huh   Does it dock near a golf course lol

[Arkansas Fan]

the Arkansas battleship (wyoming's sister) was a bad ass. I play with her in World of Warships. Fun game.

There have been 4 total named uss arkansas (after this sub is commish'd)

I just can't get into WoWs, maybe because I suck at it.

[Kyle]

Having been in states that have military crafts named after them (Mississippi and Wyoming), I'm really happy to see this. It would've been sweet if it was a big boomer, but this is something to be proud of!

[Bacons Rebellion]

I'm working at Newport News Shipbuilding all summer. Maybe I can snag a new poster.

[redleg]

I'm guessing the instrumentation is always going out.....and the bathrooms suck.   And while it is based on the east coast, for some unknown reason it stills runs a mission or two every year in the pacific?

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

[Cubbie08]

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

I wonder how many donors for the new stadium project are coming from central and south Arkansas?

[gawntrail]

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

Take it easy Francis.

[TUSKtimes]

Congrats on the new sub guys.

Seems like just yesterday that The USS Alabama had Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington nearly killing each other cause they wanted to drive.

Remember, the team that works together stays together.

[TexHog188]

Will it have slobbering hog, or running hog painted on the side?

[SpaCityHawg]

Congrats on the new sub guys.

Seems like just yesterday that The USS Alabama had Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington nearly killing each other cause they wanted to drive.

Remember, the team that works together stays together.

I thought it was because one of them was an auburn fan

[bphi11ips]

Take it easy Francis.

Francis makes a pretty good point.  I'm starting to understand how the state of Alabama became so divided.

[gawntrail]

Francis makes a pretty good point.  I'm starting to understand how the state of Alabama became so divided.

Sounded like projection of said butt hurt.  The boat being named after Little Rock is special.  The sub too.  The bang in that post was the stadium.  And, it was pretty funny.  Francis getting all spitty-faced about attitude and losing fans is jumping the shark by quite a bit.  The gut buster is his assumption he speaks for fans in masse in Central and South Arkansas.  And, that whomever cracked wise is solely responsible for whatever Francis' collective woes are....

[Cinco de Hogo]

Sounded like projection of said butt hurt.  The boat being named after Little Rock is special.  The sub too.  The bang in that post was the stadium.  And, it was pretty funny.  Francis getting all spitty-faced about attitude and losing fans is jumping the shark by quite a bit.  The gut buster is his assumption he speaks for fans in masse in Central and South Arkansas.  And, that whomever cracked wise is solely responsible for whatever Francis' collective woes are....

Takes it easy there Bacon!

I know it's Macon but I like Bacon better.

[Bacons Rebellion]

... I like Bacon better.

I can understand that.

[Bacons Rebellion]

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

I'm from Pine Bluff and cut my Hog teeth at WMS, but the scoreboard and bathroom references made me snicker.

[longpig]

I'm guessing the instrumentation is always going out.....and the bathrooms suck.   And while it is based on the east coast, for some unknown reason it stills runs a mission or two every year in the pacific?

[longpig]

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

can't afford walking to WMS for games either.

[ChitownHawg]

About time. The original "Arkansas" cruiser (I think that is what it was) was vaporized at Bikini Atoll after World War II in a nuclear test.

JLS must have been the captain. 

[MuskogeeHogFan]

About time. The original "Arkansas" cruiser (I think that is what it was) was vaporized at Bikini Atoll after World War II in a nuclear test.

Battleship.

Here's a video history of the Battleship U.S.S. Arkansas from launch, to D-Day, to sinking in the Pacific from an Atomic test.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBLMct3pKts

[WizardofhOgZ]

There is also the newly launched Freedom class littoral cruiser USS Little Rock!

You'd better be very careful saying that out loud . . .

[bphi11ips]

Sounded like projection of said butt hurt.  The boat being named after Little Rock is special.  The sub too.  The bang in that post was the stadium.  And, it was pretty funny.  Francis getting all spitty-faced about attitude and losing fans is jumping the shark by quite a bit.  The gut buster is his assumption he speaks for fans in masse in Central and South Arkansas.  And, that whomever cracked wise is solely responsible for whatever Francis' collective woes are....

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

Simply put, there is another thread where you can discuss the GSD. This thread is about a U.S. Naval Ship with the name, Arkansas.

[PonderinHog]

Is this the Great Ship Debate or the Great Stadium Debate?  Either way, give 'em hell, bphillips!   :razorback:

Make that the  Great Submarine Debate.

[Justifiable Hogicide]

Perhaps the UA could arrange for the sub's first Captain to be introduced at a Razorback football game in RRS and lead a Hog Call.
That would bring quite a cheer.

[FANONTHEHILL]

Take it easy Francis.

I'm not trying to add more controversy to a topic that started as a cool thing about an amazing  new submarine, but if you're making a Stripes reference, it's
"Lighten up Francis"
Spoken by Sgt Hulka to Francis (Psyco) Sawyer.
Have a great day!

[gawntrail]

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

If a small chuckle and a bit of ribbing (not even cast in your direction) is considered insult that requires such a long-winded rebuttal, then, I will make note for future reference.

[thebignasty]

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

Hate to break it to you, but no one will find this very moving- just as you wouldn't be moved if I told you my cred and then told you my thoughts on gsd. Kind of a self righteous waste of time.

[1highhog]

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

I get aggravated over your love of all things Malzahn,,,,,,,,,,,however, you make perfect sense and I agree wholeheartedly with this post, well said.

[1highhog]

By the way, I really wish they hadn't named one of these littoral cruisers after anything in Arkansas, I fear these will be the 1st ships to roll over and show their belly in the event of a big,,, wave.

[ricepig]

I've posted here for ten years.  I grew up in Little Rock, went to school in Fayetteville, and have lived in Nashville, Tennessee for nearly 25 years.  I grew up in WMS and RRS.  My grandfather grew up in Blytheville and went to his first Razorbacks game at the age of six  in 1909, a victory over LSU in Memphis.  He was an engineer in Little Rock.  He was a season ticket holder and so was my father.

I'm an Arkansan first and a Razorbacks fan second.  If I thought for a second that obnoxious Hogville posters spoke for Razorbacks fans in general, I'd adopt the Vols.

If you think WMS has outdated restrooms, take a tour of SEC stadiums. 

Hogville should adopt a rule and enforce it - no bashing players, other posters . . . or the fans and stadium outside of NWA that are the reason Arkansas football is 18 historically in what we used to call "tradition".  These are also by and large the same people responsible for the nearly $1B endowment.

Simply put - stop insulting the fans who built the Razorbacks.

You got a link on that donor list?

[bphi11ips]

You got a link on that donor list?

Are you suggesting I'm lying? 

Do you find a swipe at War Memorial Stadium (owned by the state of Arkansas) in a thread about U.S. Navy ships named in honor of the state and its capitol amusing?

There are some sick bastages posting here.

[ricepig]

Are you suggesting I'm lying? 

Do you find a swipe at War Memorial Stadium (owned by the state of Arkansas) in a thread about U.S. Navy ships named in honor of the state and its capitol amusing?

There are some sick bastages posting here.

I'm suggesting you don't know where the donations came from for the $1b endowment, that's all. We know 1/3 of it came from one family, also, I would think those of us who gave did it for academics, without any thinking of where they played football games.

[bphi11ips]

Hate to break it to you, but no one will find this very moving- just as you wouldn't be moved if I told you my cred and then told you my thoughts on gsd. Kind of a self righteous waste of time.

The reason for "the cred" is that there are many like me out there. 

[bphi11ips]

I'm suggesting you don't know where the donations came from for the $1b endowment, that's all. We know 1/3 of it came from one family, also, I would think those of us who gave did it for academics, without any thinking of where they played football games.

It's not about where they play football games and this is not the GSD.  It's about respect.

And explain to me the difference in ASU/Arkansas and MSU/Ole Miss.  You know as well as I do that football is and has been the most visible element of branding at the UA for a century.

I agree with you on academics.  That's where my small annual donation goes.

[Bacons Rebellion]

The original Arkansas deserves a mention here.

[ricepig]

It's not about where they play football games and this is not the GSD.  It's about respect.

And explain to me the difference in ASU/Arkansas and MSU/Ole Miss.  You know as well as I do that football is and has been the most visible element of branding at the UA for a century.

I agree with you on academics.  That's where my small annual donation goes.

I agree that the GSD has nothing to do with this subject, just as where money for the university comes from doesn't, either.

[bphi11ips]

I agree that the GSD has nothing to do with this subject, just as where money for the university comes from doesn't, either.

Did I inject the GSD in this thread?  Read Wally Hall's piece today.  There's an elephant in the room in Arkansas and it threatens to stomp the statewide fanbase we grew up with under its feet.  It's not about where games are played. It's about respect and perception.

Nice sidestep, though.  Happy Father's Day. 

[ricepig]

Did I inject the GSD in this thread?  Read Wally Hall's piece today.  There's an elephant in the room in Arkansas and it threatens to stomp the statewide fanbase we grew up with under its feet.  It's not about where games are played. It's about respect and perception.

Nice sidestep, though.  Happy Father's Day. 

I've read it and posted on it in the appropriate thread, again you bring up the GSD in the wrong thread, be the bigger man and ignore it. I didn't sidestep anything, just keeping the thread on target.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

What's the matter? Ya butt hurt cause they won't bother naming a US Navy vessel after one of the NWA city-states?
You NWA people should be thanking central Arkansas and WMS for keeping the program relevant over the years. Keep up your smart@ss attitude, and you're gonna lose the fans south of the Arkansas River when UALR starts a football program. Yeah, yeah, I know, ooooo Sun Belt football. But most fans in Little Rock and south Arkansas can't afford to drive up for games in Fayetteville. They can afford the drive to The Rock to watch UALR play A-State or UCA. Pride cometh before the fall.

to Waste Management stadium?  sorry, no interest


PP

[thebignasty]

The reason for "the cred" is that there are many like me out there.

cool.

[RazorWhacker]

I'm guessing the instrumentation is always going out.....and the bathrooms suck.   And while it is based on the east coast, for some unknown reason it stills runs a mission or two every year in the pacific?

I guess they could name one the Fayetteville. Then it would always be late to the battle, be insulting of all the older ships, whine when the battle is in a different ocean and refuse to show up in the far away battles but still blame the ships that lost a battle in far away oceans?!?!?

Oh, and. 😊

[Pulled(PP)pork]

I guess they could name one the Fayetteville. Then it would always be late to the battle, be insulting of all the older ships, whine when the battle is in a different ocean and refuse to show up in the far away battles but still blame the ships that lost a battle in far away oceans?!?!?

Oh, and.

huh?


PP

[Seebs]

Lest we forget the USS John L. Smith.