Spying on La Tech News.. Our First Opponent

[HogWildBison2011]

We knew going into the off-season that La Tech will be rebuilding in almost all aspects of the game. Its starting to look like Ryan Higgins a RS SR QB has made his way to the top of the depth chart. Last season he threw for 138 yards total going for 1 TD to 3 INTs with a 60% completion rate. In his total career he has thrown for 1922 yards with a completion percentage of 59% with a 7/16 TD/INT ratio. He did run in 3 TDs on the ground with an average of 3.3 yards per attempt.

We are in a similar boat when it comes to replacing some key personnel. They are replacing both starters on the right side of the OL. With our D-Line being a "perceived" strength next season I could see us getting to Higgins quick and often. 32 days till the spring game... 165 till game day. 

La Tech Article Below
http://www.latechsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/032116aaa.html

I hope to see some of you Hogville folks at the spring game.

EDIT:
On another interesting note La Tech has a few Arkansas natives on roster

20   Jaqwis Dancy   5-11   190   RB   FR   HS   Junction City, Ark. (Junction City HS)
57   DeVante Lovett   6-6   276   OL   FR   HS   Strong, Ark. (Strong HS)
93   Immanuel Turner   6-3   250   DE   FR   HS   Magnolia, Ark. (Magnolia HS)

With a freshman from their 2016 recruiting class

David Beasley 6'2.5 180 WR FR HS Pine Bluff, Ark. (Pine Bluff HS)

Jaqwis Dancy is a pretty darn good RB out of southern AR. This is his highlight tape http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1627334/highlights/210155395. He will be a RS FR this year.

[DeltaBoy]

Yep Tech and several of the Sunbelt LA schools raid south Arkansas HARD South from Pine Bluff in the East to Hot Springs in the West.

[lutherheggs]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

[a0ashle]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

That is literally the definition of band wagon fan. LOL.

[rogers-hog]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

Will you also promise not to come on here and cry about it until we win the NC?

[PorkSoda]

That is literally the definition of band wagon fan. LOL.

not really, bandwagon fans usually root for the popular team of the year and generally don't have ties to the team.  arkansas has never been the popular team, and we don't have a lot of fans that dont have ties to the school in some way.  In general we just have your typical dysfunctional fanbase that has been driven insane by decades of almost winning.

[DeltaBoy]

It should be a good game this year.

[Pig in the Pokey]

That is literally the definition of band wagon fan. LOL.

no it's not.

[BoynamedWooPigSooie]

At least Jamario Bell won't be eligible for them in the fall.

[ChitownHawg]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

I can live this. 

[secneahog]

It should be a good game this year.

Haha..

[OS2 (SW) Razor Back]

not really, bandwagon fans usually root for the popular team of the year and generally don't have ties to the team.  arkansas has never been the popular team, and we don't have a lot of fans that dont have ties to the school in some way.  In general we just have your typical dysfunctional fanbase that has been driven insane by decades of almost winning.

I've been a Hog fan since my very first breath.  I was born an raised in California and never stepped foot in a U of A classroom. I have been to many games however. My parents were both born and  raised in Arkansas and my dad was all Hog all the time.

[TheRazorback500]

I don't live too far from Ruston and a lot of people from my area go to La Tech. The ones I talk to are not looking forward to the trip to RRS. The Hogs have a marked talent advantage. I think we cruise.

:razorback:

[tophawg19]

Dancy will be a good test for our defense . kid can run

[Boss Hog in the Arkansas]

I remember a couple years ago LA Tech played A&M in a bowl game and gave them all they could handle. Manziel had to pull one out for the win.

Also, im friends with family members of LA Tech offensive Devonte Lovett. How do you not offer an instate lineman who is 6'6? That being said, south Arkansas recruiting has increased dramatically since the new regime came in!

[DeltaBoy]

Haha..

Well lets see 3 new olinemen, new QB new RB New TE  I expect this game could be either blowout or tight for the first half and pull away in the second. 

[factchecker]

It could be a good game but La Tech is having to replace just as much if not more than us.

The lose 5 offensive starters including their quarterback (Driskell), runningback (Dixon), and three offensive linemen (center, RG, and RT).  On defense they lose the entire linebacker corps and some veteran defensive linemen.

Their offensive speed will be a test.  They have a really good pair of receivers (Trent Taylor and Carlos Henderson) that will be difficult but not impossible to contain. 

Defensive end Jaylon Ferguson is legit.  However, the lose way too much experience- 9 starters to not take a hit.

At this point, I agree with Delta.  It will be tight early on and then we will pull away. 

[factchecker]

Also, im friends with family members of LA Tech offensive Devonte Lovett. How do you not offer an instate lineman who is 6'6? That being said, south Arkansas recruiting has increased dramatically since the new regime came in!

Funny you should say that.  Isn't Lovett from Strong?  You know who else is from Strong, Arkansas?  Kenneth Dixon.  The runningback that Petrino thought wasn't good enough and wouldn't offer a scholarship.  It would have been nice to have had Dixon in the backfield the past few years.

Also, incoming freshmen McTelvin Agim (Texarkana), Jordan Jones (Smackover), and Austin Capps (Star City) say HI!!!

Not to mention, Bijhon Jackson, Josh Liddell, Jamario Bell, Johnny Gibson, Will Gragg etc etc.

[HF#1]

I doubt we take them lightly.

[factchecker]

It's hard to get a good read b/c of the amount of players they have to replace.

However, here is the film from their game vs. Mississippi State last year:

They hang tough for almost three quarters before Mississippi State pulls away.

Their best receiver is #5 Trent Taylor.  He is short but makes up for it with speed and toughness.

[Hardcore Hoggy]

I don't care how good they are, lose to another rent a win after last year's slow start and Bielema deserves to be on the hot seat

I certainly don't want him to be there, and think we win handily, but since we're playing what if...

[Birminghog]

not really, bandwagon fans usually root for the popular team of the year and generally don't have ties to the team.  arkansas has never been the popular team, and we don't have a lot of fans that dont have ties to the school in some way.  In general we just have your typical dysfunctional fanbase that has been driven insane by decades of almost winning.

Correct, but it does qualify him as a fair-weather fan.

[lutherheggs]

I doubt we take them lightly.

Like Toledo? Like Texas Tech?

[ricepig]

Like Toledo? Like Texas Tech?

You think we took Texas Tech lightly?

[lutherheggs]

You think we took Texas Tech lightly?

Who is "we", players or coaching staff?

[The_Hog_Father]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

Like Toledo? Like Texas Tech?

Your posts in this thread reminds me of something... Hmmm...

[choppedporkextrasauce]

If the Hogs lose to La Tech, I will never watch another Razorback football game until they have won the NC.

no one cares

[yraciv]

We're not losing to La Tech next year. I'm 100% confident in saying that!  If La Tech was returning Driskel and Dixon then I may be a tad worried for a good game, but they are replacing a ton and we should be deeper than ever.  Barring a new QB meltdown, which I'm pretty confident won't happen, we should win with ease.  And I watched a few La Tech games last year.

[Exit Pursued by a Boar]

How do you not offer an instate lineman who is 6'6?

Because height isn't the only quality coaches are looking for???

EFBAB

[AirWarren]

One of my good friends is a La tech graduate. Life long Arkansan. Will be making the trip up to the hill in his blue and red gear. States that this will be another ULM and Toledo game for the hogs. Surprisingly, a lot of La folks with ties to the school see this as a gimme game for them.

[DLUXHOG]

didn't NFL hall of famer, Terry Bradshaw go to La Tech?

[AirWarren]

didn't NFL hall of famer, Terry Bradshaw go to La Tech?

Yes. And the Duck Commander.

[DeltaBoy]

Yes. And the Duck Commander.

Yep the Head Duck Commander was a QB with Bradshaw but he quit and got married cause he knew he was going to ride the pine.

[ricepig]

Who is "we", players or coaching staff?

Answer for both, then.

[hogcard1964]

I don't care how good they are, lose to another rent a win after last year's slow start and Bielema deserves to be on the hot seat

I certainly don't want him to be there, and think we win handily, but since we're playing what if...

He's going to lose 2-3 games he shouldn't lose every year and win a few he probably shouldn't.

[slim72315]

FYI Bradshaw was his backup. The head duck commander was offered to play for the redskins but declined.

[DeltaBoy]

FYI Bradshaw was his backup. The head duck commander was offered to play for the redskins but declined.

Yep and after the Toledo game last year and Smiles loss to a directional LA school I never 100 sure anymore.

[jacobp]

One of my good friends is a La tech graduate. Life long Arkansan. Will be making the trip up to the hill in his blue and red gear. States that this will be another ULM and Toledo game for the hogs. Surprisingly, a lot of La folks with ties to the school see this as a gimme game for them.

Haven't seen anyone in Ruston say they think la tech has a prayer

[HogMantheIntruder]

He's going to lose 2-3 games he shouldn't lose every year and win a few he probably shouldn't.

What does Houston Nutt have to do with this?

[ricepig]

Yep and after the Toledo game last year and Smiles loss to a directional LA school I never 100 sure anymore.

Come on Delta, I think you can be 100% on Alcorn St, you might even be able to watch it live and be calm.

[bennyl08]

I've been a Hog fan since my very first breath.  I was born an raised in California and never stepped foot in a U of A classroom. I have been to many games however. My parents were both born and  raised in Arkansas and my dad was all Hog all the time.

Fans who have ties to the school
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Fans with no ties
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[Nipsey Mussle]

I remember a couple years ago LA Tech played A&M in a bowl game and gave them all they could handle. Manziel had to pull one out for the win.

Also, im friends with family members of LA Tech offensive Devonte Lovett. How do you not offer an instate lineman who is 6'6? That being said, south Arkansas recruiting has increased dramatically since the new regime came in!

That is truly absurd, even based on Hogville standards. I know a few girls who are 5'11 and thin, should I start asking how they aren't supermodels yet?


Completely absurd

[HogMantheIntruder]

That is truly absurd, even based on Hogville standards. I know a few girls who are 5'11 and thin, should I start asking how they aren't supermodels yet?


Completely absurd

No, you should be asking why we haven't offered them a DB scholarship!

[DeltaBoy]

Come on Delta, I think you can be 100% on Alcorn St, you might even be able to watch it live and be calm.

Your right but before last fall I never thought we would lose to Toledo either.

[lahawg1]

Well it looks as if Tech isn't going to have one of the "difference makers" coming in. They had this kid as one to step up and play right away. Sad situation for sure


http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2016/04/25/tech-signee-arrested-battery-aggrivated-robbery/83521034/

[DeltaBoy]

Well it looks as if Tech isn't going to have one of the "difference makers" coming in. They had this kid as one to step up and play right away. Sad situation for sure


http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2016/04/25/tech-signee-arrested-battery-aggrivated-robbery/83521034/

Hope this is a case of mistaken Identity.

[theFlyingHog]

Well it looks as if Tech isn't going to have one of the "difference makers" coming in. They had this kid as one to step up and play right away. Sad situation for sure


http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2016/04/25/tech-signee-arrested-battery-aggrivated-robbery/83521034/

Wth is "aggrivated"?  Smh

Our defense will destroy them. We'll rush for 200 and CBB will get Rafe in the game

[hvsupastar]

I was really hoping Arkansas would have offered Dancy from JC