Spring game in WMS April 7th

[ricepig]

There was more construction going on last year....just sayin.

There wasn't a crane sitting on the 10 yard line....just sayin.

[NoogaHog]

The Hogs used to play a Spring game in WMS and in Fayetteville.
I attended the 1973 Spring Game in WMS.

I attended the Red-White game in WMS in (probably) 1980 with my dad and my uncle. My dad recognized Jerry Eckwood walking in the concourse and we got his autograph. He was wearing an orange TB Bucs jacket. My dad and uncle went on and on to me about how good he could have been at Arkansas.

[hogsanity]

I guess the part about it being a rule that they can't play off campus is being missed by some. Had to get a special exemption to do it this one time due to construction.

[NoogaHog]

You gotta admit like it or not, WMS is a much better venue than the indoor practice facility. Last year was awful, even without RW3's injury.

[Hopeful Hog]

This isn't a bad idea to me. The spring game isn't anything more than a glorified practice for the fans anyway so why not. Can this count as one of the games we are forced to play in that tiny dump though?

[MORAZOR]

You gotta admit like it or not, WMS is a much better venue than the indoor practice facility. Last year was awful, even without RW3's injury.

It was indoor last year due to inclement weather

[FANONTHEHILL]

And now we know!!  See you at WMS on April 7th!

[Cotton]

Why do people want games in LR? LSU fans don't demand games in New Orleans.

Gotta love the GSD...

[Cotton]

Does anyone have a idea or know when the Spring Game will be? I'd like to get tickets to the baseball game that same day since they usually try to coordinate that around a weekend the baseball team is playing at home. Any information would be appreciated.

Unfortunately you won't be able to do both this year...

Personally I'd go watch the Diamond Hogs.

[steveaustin69]

It was indoor last year due to inclimate weather

The what?

[ricepig]

Unfortunately you won't be able to do both this year...

Personally I'd go watch the Diamond Hogs.

Sure you can, football at 1pm, baseball at 6pm.....

[FANONTHEHILL]

Unfortunately you won't be able to do both this year...

Personally I'd go watch the Diamond Hogs.

Baseball hosts Auburn that day.  Would have been a fun day.

[Cotton]

Sure you can, football at 1pm, baseball at 6pm.....

I'll ride with you then.

[AirWarren]

You gotta admit like it or not, WMS is a much better venue than the indoor practice facility. Last year was awful, even without RW3's injury.

It was awful to watch on tv too.

[MORAZOR]

The what?

That's why I shouldn't text and drive

[Cotton]

That's why I shouldn't text and drive

It can wait.

[RebHog]

There wasn't a crane sitting on the 10 yard line....just sayin.

To better connect our new staff and program across the state this Spring, Coach Morris and I have decided that we will be taking the spring game to War Memorial Stadium on April 7.
The change in venue will also benefit the ongoing construction at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium."

Why is everyone focusing on the contstruction it sounds like its just an additional positive to the main reason they stated before that. It says it will benefit the construction not required to move by construction...

[ricepig]

To better connect our new staff and program across the state this Spring, Coach Morris and I have decided that we will be taking the spring game to War Memorial Stadium on April 7.
The change in venue will also benefit the ongoing construction at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium."

Why is everyone focusing on the contstruction it sounds like its just an additional positive to the main reason they stated before that. It says it will benefit the construction not required to move by construction...

Because they had to get an SEC waiver to move it off campus due to the construction, correct?

[ricepig]

I'll ride with you then.

Who's driving??

[Gonzo]

I would bet this will be a full house and there will be big time partying on the golf course for the Spring Game.

This was a great move by the new AD.

I agree. Seems like the regular season writing is on the wall for the future in LR, but this could be a good concession going forward, and a nice tradition to rebuild. Of course it really could be as simple as a one-time "due to construction" thing.


Go Hogs!

[RebHog]

It doesn't specifically say that but ya I guess one would assume that's why it was granted. Still the wording sounds to me like that was just an additional benefit.

[ricepig]

It doesn't specifically say that but ya I guess one would assume that's why it was granted. Still the wording sounds to me like that was just an additional benefit.

Well, currently the north 30 yards and end zone have construction material or protective covering over them, so it would be a lot of trouble to move it they aren't finished with that space.

[ricepig]

Trivia, who knows where the last off campus spring game was held for the Razorbacks?

[jkstock04]

There wasn't a crane sitting on the 10 yard line....just sayin.

So you think this is legit? Lol. Obvious PR campaign starting is obvious. Doesn't make much difference to me, but one thing is becoming obvious...with the new AD/culture starting, WMS and the entire state are going to be part of the plan.

[ricepig]

So you think this is legit? Lol. Obvious PR campaign starting is obvious. Doesn't make much difference to me, but one thing is becoming obvious...with the new AD/culture starting, WMS and the entire state are going to be part of the plan.

Legit that there is a crane on the field, sure, unless it's a mirage.

[AHiD]

Coming from Arkansas Hog in Dallas, that's rich.

Why do we play a game in Dallas? LSU doesn't play a game in Houston.

I'm opposed to playing games in Dallas, as well. Unlike some of you, I don't need a game played where I live to be a fan.

[hawgmasta]

Got my popcorn ready for this one.

[From Tusk Till Dawn]

I think it makes alot of sense, now if we could only scrimmage ASU at the spring game we would have a great day!

[Redhogs]

This is awesome...We are the envy of the SEC...Bet it's not long before Alabama starts playing in Birmingham again. So damn excited.

[john]

I like the idea. It seems like an "olive branch" to south, east, & central Arkansas. Now; south, east, & central Arkansas need to show up & demonstrate how important the Hogs are to us also. I'm assuming it'll b free admission-hopefully have great weather & draw a great crowd

[26.2Hog]

Trivia, who knows where the last off campus spring game was held for the Razorbacks?

Why, Hot Springs, of course.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

I would bet this will be a full house and there will be big time partying on the golf course for the Spring Game.

This was a great move by the new AD.

I smell a concert at 7:pm..!

[(notOM)Rebel123]

This is awesome...We are the envy of the SEC...Bet it's not long before Alabama starts playing in Birmingham again. So damn excited.

Geez...c'mon people. This is just for this year because the area around RRS is a danged mess. Plus, it's a great opportunity to extend an olive branch to the folks who were alienated by Jeff Long. The overreaction to the location of a glorified scrimmage is hilarious.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Who's driving??

Flying would be easier...😉

[ricepig]

Why, Hot Springs, of course.

Did you actually know that, or read it elsewhere as I did. Another fun fact from that event, the game was originally scheduled for WMS but had to be moved since WMS was deemed unsafe to host it.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Did you actually know that, or read it elsewhere as I did. Another fun fact from that event, the game was originally scheduled for WMS but had to be moved since WMS was deemed unsafe to host it.

What year?

[ricepig]

Flying would be easier...😉

I won't be at either, the plan right now is to take my youngest to Augusta and watch Austin.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

I won't be at either, the plan right now is to take my youngest to Augusta and watch Austin.

Good choice. Gotta an extra seat on that plane?

[ricepig]

Good choice. Gotta an extra seat on that plane?

Seats aren't a problem, Master's badges are, ha.

[ricepig]

What year?

1989

[26.2Hog]

Did you actually know that, or read it elsewhere as I did. Another fun fact from that event, the game was originally scheduled for WMS but had to be moved since WMS was deemed unsafe to host it.

Have to admit I read it elsewhere, and I did not know it was because WMS was deemed unsafe. 

[hehawg]

Just here for the comments

[wachhog]

I would bet this will be a full house and there will be big time partying on the golf course for the Spring Game.

This was a great move by the new AD.

This. No point in not playing up to more than half the state and big money folks. Long was lame.

[bvillepig]

I went to one in Little Rock when Holtz was there. I think we set the record for spring game attendance at that time with 30,000 plus.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

I remember going to spring games at WMS back in the 80s. Was a lot of fun.

[Piggie Smalls]

To me this is an easy solution to playing games in Little Rock if you ask me. I think they should move all the games out of WMS (or keep one non-conference game there) and just play the spring game every year. It's a win-win situation and shouldn't upset central Arkansas too much. I don't see any downside to this, and it wouldn't put the Razorbacks at a competitive disadvantage like playing actual games at WMS would.

[ricepig]

I went to one in Little Rock when Holtz was there. I think we set the record for spring game attendance at that time with 30,000 plus.

According to the ADG the largest crowd was 31,000 in 1972, or that's the way I read it. They may have just thrown out a random year, lol.

[Johnny Bobo]

Co-sign, my homie

[ricepig]

To me this is an easy solution to playing games in Little Rock if you ask me. I think they should move all the games out of WMS (or keep one non-conference game there) and just play the spring game every year. It's a win-win situation and shouldn't upset central Arkansas too much. I don't see any downside to this, and it wouldn't put the Razorbacks at a competitive disadvantage like playing actual games at WMS would.

Two problems, first, it's against SEC rules to have spring football practice off campus, and lastly, no recruits.

[PonderinHog]

Well, other than that it's a pretty good idea!