Future Scheduling (TCU and Michigan)

[YodaHog]

It is interesting the home/home we currently have scheduled with these two programs in 2016-2019 given the powerhouse that TCU currently is and the hiring of Harbaugh at Michigan.

Will make for some great non-conf matchups barring any changes to future schedules.

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa/sec/arkansas-razorbacks.php

[ricepig]

It is interesting the home/home we currently have scheduled with these two programs in 2016-2019 given the powerhouse that TCU currently is and the hiring of Harbaugh at Michigan.

Will make for some great non-conf matchups barring any changes to future schedules.

http://www.fbschedules.com/ncaa/sec/arkansas-razorbacks.php

Yep, I don't want any bitching about playing some FCS in those years....

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Yep, I don't want any bitching about playing some FCS in those years....

Instant Bant..! And since we're not moderators We will have to track you down and smash you computers and phones... Sorry in advance Downer's..!

[Tim Harris]

Can't wait for the Michigan series. I'm planning on making that trip.

[holman24]

And we thought we had a tough schd this year!  Geez

[Atlhogfan1]

TCU is not a powerhouse.  They were 6-12 the previous 2 seasons in the B12.  They have a very good team this season and are extremely well coached.  Wouldn't want to open the season with them because of that.  They are Boise-like in this sense in that they can be very well prepared for a game where they can focus a lot of time. 

Timing not looking good now to play Michigan.  Hopefully we will be in one of our up cycles. 

[Vantage 8 dude]

Instant Bant..! And since we're not moderators We will have to track you down and smash you computers and phones... Sorry in advance Downer's..!

Sorry, but I can't agree on the "no bitching" aspect of this thread. Still have a ton of folks on here complaining that despite the SECw gauntlet we played this year, and the overall top one or two most difficult rated schedule this season, we still don't do enough to play "top teams" out of conference. While I realize each year's strength differs, to bitch and moan that we don't play a more difficult overall schedule is ludicrous!

[ricepig]

Can't wait for the Michigan series. I'm planning on making that trip.

Yeah, me too. I wouldn't care to play ND some day to go there, my brother is a big OU fan and they went and said it was worth it.

[wupigsuey]

Can't wait for the Michigan series. I'm planning on making that trip.

Would love to see the Big House

[Hawghiggs]

 I will always hate playing an FCS program.

[arkbadger]

Would love to see the Big House

I've heard it's pretty underwhelming, but I will be going nonetheless

[The_Iceman]

Dear Jesus.....

[mhuff]

Would love to see the Big House

Doesn't the Big House hold 103 or 108 thousand people? Sounds impressive to me.

[Choctaw Hog]

TCU is not a powerhouse.  They were 6-12 the previous 2 seasons in the B12.  They have a very good team this season and are extremely well coached.  Wouldn't want to open the season with them because of that.  They are Boise-like in this sense in that they can be very well prepared for a game where they can focus a lot of time. 

Timing not looking good now to play Michigan.  Hopefully we will be in one of our up cycles. 

Timing is perfect to play Michigan.  Both coaches will have time to have all their players in place and their program installed. That's the type of game players want to play in; big name opponent, national coverage, national implications. 

If fans are afraid of the Hogs playing in a game like this then those fans need to find a "game" where scores aren't kept and winners aren't declared.

[arkbadger]

Doesn't the Big House hold 103 or 108 thousand people? Sounds impressive to me.

from what I have heard it's a much bigger War Memorial without the noise level of WM.  it's impressive by the amount of people it holds only.

[wupigsuey]

Doesn't the Big House hold 103 or 108 thousand people? Sounds impressive to me.

Yeah, 109 I read with 115 most attended. Yes, it's old but the history there is impressive.

[Atlhogfan1]

Timing is perfect to play Michigan.  Both coaches will have time to have all their players in place and their program installed. That's the type of game players want to play in; big name opponent, national coverage, national implications. 

If fans are afraid of the Hogs playing in a game like this then those fans need to find a "game" where scores aren't kept and winners aren't declared.

From that viewpoint, you are correct.  It is a chance for a marquee matchup and will be a great home atmosphere hopefully in an expanded RRS.

Not afraid.  We need games like this every so often.