Ark St is even calling us losers now

[Hogdomer]

I gotta admit that was funny!

It was?  I've heard a variation on this a thousand times with different schools being the foil.  It's a stale dad joke and he only said it because it's safe to kick a dog while he's down. 

[The Hawg Marshal]

I don't remember a time in my life when a coach at any school, especially Arkansas State, could come into the Little Rock touchdown club and say this (to laughter)

http://twitter.com/TheJayBir/status/922539741391843328

You do realize that from 1990-2010 they went 77-165. They have had 5 decent seasons, let them crow a bit. We will be back.

[HogRyder]

Actually, I like the gamesmanship and the bravado.  Blake Anderson moved up on my coaching list.

He sounds  like a football coach.  I bet his players play like football players too. 

[The Hawg Marshal]

Well apparently there is one 2nd grader that knows.

You do realize that that is an old joke that you just fill in the blanks on,right?

[Seminole Indian]

You do realize that that is an old joke that you just fill in the blanks on,right?

Right, and my response was a joke.

[TNRazorbacker]

That was a good one.

[PygmalionEffect2]

You do realize that that is an old joke that you just fill in the blanks on,right?

You do realize that you couldn't just "fill in the blanks" and make the joke work like it did if Arkansas had a decent football program and Arkansas State sucked........


right?

[The Hawg Marshal]

You do realize that you couldn't just "fill in the blanks" and make the joke work like it did if Arkansas had a decent football program and Arkansas State sucked........


right?

Yeah I also realize ASU plays in one of if not the weakest conferences in the country. They get beat when they play non conference foes.

[factchecker]

You do realize that you couldn't just "fill in the blanks" and make the joke work like it did if Arkansas had a decent football program and Arkansas State sucked........


right?

Yeah I also realize ASU plays in one of if not the weakest conferences in the country. They get beat when they play non conference foes.

It wouldn't work because nobody would believe the inverse of the story.  Nobody would believe you if said "I went into a school and there was jonesboro state stuff everywhere.  All of the students were jonesboro state fans......"  There has to be a little bit of truth for the story to be funny.

[HogRyder]

Yeah I also realize ASU plays in one of if not the weakest conferences in the country. They get beat when they play non conference foes.

No one wants to play for a loser even in one the best conferences in America.  Most kids know they will not play in the nfl but they want a great college experience. I bet a great future QB will want to play behind the current o-line at Arkansas as well. 

[factchecker]

No one wants to play for a loser even in one the best conferences in America.  Most kids know they will not play in the nfl but they want a great college experience. I bet a great future QB will want to play behind the current o-line at Arkansas as well.

Then why hasn't jonesboro state ever out-recruited the Hogs?

[hawkhawg]

No one wants to play for a loser even in one the best conferences in America.  Most kids know they will not play in the nfl but they want a great college experience. I bet a great future QB will want to play behind the current o-line at Arkansas as well. 

What are you talking about?   No one is picking the Sun Belt if they have a chance to play in the SEC.

[RedRock]

That's funny, good for him. Gotta fight for your program. No hard feelings here.

Agreed!

[cjack]

Just to be clear I wasn't making any kind of statement about ASU.  I don't know their record or care. I didn't even know who their coach was, or care.  I just thought that old joke being told at the LR touchdown club by Arkansas State and getting laughs from the crowd shows how bad things are on the hill.  I think it also shows that the group there today was apathetic at best.  Sad sad times

[HogRyder]

What are you talking about?   No one is picking the Sun Belt if they have a chance to play in the SEC.

No one is picking Arkansas if they can play anywhere else in P5.   That is if you want a chance to get through college injury free and have a good experience in college. 

In other words the doormat of the sec that lives on 3 stars is going to have a hard time getting guys that can go play at a school that has a chance to be relevant and play in front of a packed house. 

The.bottom of the sec is worse than the top half of a ton of conferences. 

[hawkhawg]

No one is picking Arkansas if they can play anywhere else in P5.   That is if you want a chance to get through college injury free and have a good experience in college. 

In other words the doormat of the sec that lives on 3 stars is going to have a hard time getting guys that can go play at a school that has a chance to be relevant and play in front of a packed house. 

The.bottom of the sec is worse than the top half of a ton of conferences. 

Maybe so but the Sun Belt is not one of those Conferences. 

[LZH]

ASU would beat us by 20 points.

[The Hawg Marshal]

Just to be clear I wasn't making any kind of statement about ASU.  I don't know their record or care. I didn't even know who their coach was, or care.  I just thought that old joke being told at the LR touchdown club by Arkansas State and getting laughs from the crowd shows how bad things are on the hill.  I think it also shows that the group there today was apathetic at best.  Sad sad times

I agree with you, it is sad. But I honestly think we will get a new coach and get the ship righted.What is it the players say "minor setback for an epic comeback" or something like that.lol

[cjack]

I agree with you, it is sad. But I honestly think we will get a new coach and get the ship righted.What is it the players say "minor setback for an epic comeback" or something like that.lol

Me too, buddy.

[Farmer Hogget]

And you care why?

[HogRyder]

Maybe so but the Sun Belt is not one of those Conferences.

If it gets to a point where playing in sunbelt as a stud on a contender in the sunbelt gives you a better shot of making it to the NFL than playing on the bottom feeder of the sec with several injuries, it then becomes a "business decision".

And let's face it, the UofA has made several decisions over the last twenty five years that limits areas to recruit from. 

Burning the SWC, telling Central Arkansas to take a hike, and Memphis is pretty much off limits now. 

The amount of money and ROI is glaring and will become a bigger problem.

[PORKULATOR]

We'd beat em by 30+

[hawkhawg]

If it gets to a point where playing in sunbelt as a stud on a contender in the sunbelt gives you a better shot of making it to the NFL than playing on the bottom feeder of the sec with several injuries, it then becomes a "business decision".

And let's face it, the UofA has made several decisions over the last twenty five years that limits areas to recruit from. 

Burning the SWC, telling Central Arkansas to take a hike, and Memphis is pretty much off limits now. 

The amount of money and ROI is glaring and will become a bigger problem.

Sorry man. We will just have to agree to disagree.  Arkansas football may not be very good right now but at least we get to eat at the Adult table. 

[SooieGeneris]

It sucks but right now it's true.

Funny that Anderson went to a school and the majority of students were still Razorback fans.  It has to be tough knowing that the Razorbacks are "losers" but still own the state..... even Jonesboro.

Yes, 29 out of 30 were still Razorbacks according to that lame 30 year old joke. With a 2-5 record. In Jonesboro. What does that say about the Red Curs or whatever they are calling themselves this week..

Not that it will ever happen, but what would their record be against our SEC schedule?

[Bardicer]

This guy is picking a fight. Needless to say he wont be on the list to replace Cbb. I'd rather be a loser than a freaking red wolf.

Hasn't ASU been picking a fight for like a decade now?  And doesn't UA keep running from them?  This is old hat.

[Seminole Indian]

Then why hasn't jonesboro state ever out-recruited the Hogs?

Maybe because the Razorbacks are a bigger/better program, but what matters is they have the best talent in their conference.

Lets face it at the G5 level it really is more about your team winning a conference championships and going to a bowl game, and they are doing that. Don't think many fans of middle-of-the-pack SBC teams get much of a rush chanting SBC, SBC, SBS.

[Razorbax]

And yet, ASU is a crap program, in a crap conference with crap support asking for crumbs falling off our table.

Yep, that's the team with "Arkansas" in it's name that is three positions above you in the Massey Composite ratings.

https://www.masseyratings.com/cf/compare.htm

Our 24 spots above you in the CBS rankings.

https://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/rankings/cbs/130

That should get this moved to the appropriate forum.

[Razorbax]

That explains the 20k stadium

Well apparently there is one 2nd grader that knows.

[Seminole Indian]

Yes, 29 out of 30 were still Razorbacks according to that lame 30 year old joke. With a 2-5 record. In Jonesboro. What does that say about the Red Curs or whatever they are calling themselves this week..

Not that it will ever happen, but what would their record be against our SEC schedule?

Not very good, but unfortunately the same answer applies if you were talking about your team.

[Razorbax]

Similar to your "program"

Right, and my response was a joke.

[Razorbax]

Maybe not......But the POS program in eastern Arkansas will still be lower in the pecking order. Better not look back because UCA might be gaining for the "ole" number 2 in the state.

No one wants to play for a loser even in one the best conferences in America.  Most kids know they will not play in the nfl but they want a great college experience. I bet a great future QB will want to play behind the current o-line at Arkansas as well. 

[Razorbax]

Your writing reminds me of an ASU honor grad.

No one is picking Arkansas if they can play anywhere else in P5.   That is if you want a chance to get through college injury free and have a good experience in college. 

In other words the doormat of the sec that lives on 3 stars is going to have a hard time getting guys that can go play at a school that has a chance to be relevant and play in front of a packed house. 

The.bottom of the sec is worse than the top half of a ton of conferences. 

[Seminole Indian]

And yet, ASU is a crap program, in a crap conference with crap support asking for crumbs falling off our table.

They are a small, relatively poor school, in a small, relatively poor state, but they are in a conference where they can win, so its really not as bad as you think. Because they are winning their program is getting a little better every year.

[Razorbax]

Nope, Bret only drops the spread to Hogs minus 3.......

ASU would beat us by 20 points.

[Razorbax]

Is English your second language?

If it gets to a point where playing in sunbelt as a stud on a contender in the sunbelt gives you a better shot of making it to the NFL than playing on the bottom feeder of the sec with several injuries, it then becomes a "business decision".

And let's face it, the UofA has made several decisions over the last twenty five years that limits areas to recruit from. 

Burning the SWC, telling Central Arkansas to take a hike, and Memphis is pretty much off limits now. 

The amount of money and ROI is glaring and will become a bigger problem.

[Seminole Indian]

Maybe not......But the POS program in eastern Arkansas will still be lower in the pecking order. Better not look back because UCA might be gaining for the "ole" number 2 in the state.

Good for them, and UALR might be joining them, and UAPB  in the chase, and they will get the chance to prove it.

A-State athletics is a game, not a religion.

[Razorbax]

We are not comparing conferences.......We are comparing teams. As you stated, we have the "bigger/better program"..I concede the coach in your favor.....but, we know it is about the Jimmys and the Joes and we still have the better players.

Maybe because the Razorbacks are a bigger/better program, but what matters is they have the best talent in their conference.

Lets face it at the G5 level it really is more about your team winning a conference championships and going to a bowl game, and they are doing that. Don't think many fans of middle-of-the-pack SBC teams get much of a rush chanting SBC, SBC, SBS.

[Seminole Indian]

We are not comparing conferences.......We are comparing teams. As you stated, we have the "bigger/better program"..I concede the coach in your favor.....but, we know it is about the Jimmys and the Joes and we still have the better players.

I thought I was seconding that.

[Razorbax]

Cannot disagree....Congrats on being a big fish in a small pond.

They are a small, relatively poor school, in a small, relatively poor state, but they are in a conference where they can win, so its really not as bad as you think. Because they are winning their program is getting a little better every year.

[Razorbax]

based upon your support, not much of a "game".

Good for them, and UALR might be joining them, and UAPB  in the chase, and they will get the chance to prove it.

A-State athletics is a game, not a religion.

[Seebs]

https://www.roadsnacks.net/white-trash-cities-in-arkansas/

[factchecker]

based upon your support, not much of a "game".

Holy hell.....

A subject me and Razorbax can agree on.

Guess what....I'm ready for Bielema to be gone as well.

Who do you want to replace Bielema?

[Razorbax]

Not really a Gus fan......If you believe Cam was bought, Gus was either complicit in the buy or he turned a blind eye. No to HDN or his offensive doppelganger Les Miles. Probably not enough gravitas for Chip Kelly. CBP, will not happen and we can agree too divisive for us......That leaves us with a young coach. Maybe Mike Norvel, Matt Campbell or Chad Morris...A real dark horse is Frank Wilson. A great recruiter with strong SEC ties. 

Holy hell.....

A subject me and Razorbax can agree on.

Guess what....I'm ready for Bielema to be gone as well.

Who do you want to replace Bielema?

[Kicking Wing]

It sucks but right now it's true.

Funny that Anderson went to a school and the majority of students were still Razorback fans.  It has to be tough knowing that the Razorbacks are "losers" but still own the state..... even Jonesboro.

Ummm, you realize it is not a true story?  It is a joke and an old one.  Lighten up, Francis.

[Hogtimes]

Nobody in Arkansas or anywhere else cares whether Ark State wins or loses on Saturdays.
even knows who they are playing.

Nobody?

[DeltaBoy]

Little brother just kicking dirt in our face while they can.

[factchecker]

Not really a Gus fan......If you believe Cam was bought, Gus was either complicit in the buy or he turned a blind eye. No to HDN or his offensive doppelganger Les Miles. Probably not enough gravitas for Chip Kelly. CBP, will not happen and we can agree too divisive for us......That leaves us with a young coach. Maybe Mike Norvel, Matt Campbell or Chad Morris...A real dark horse is Frank Wilson. A great recruiter with strong SEC ties.

I agree on Frank Wilson.  Recruiting in Louisiana would see an uptick.

[Dropkick]

Its funny that the ASU coach is just as obsessed with the Razorbacks as his fans. Always watching and commenting on the flagship university.

[Vantage 8 dude]

All I can say is the world always turns; given enough time this situation will obviously change as well. Get your laughs and chuckles in now, boys. The situation WILL change at some point and you'll go back wondering about that time you were actually dreaming you could really stay with the big dogs (or Hogs).

[GolfNut57]

Its funny that the ASU coach is just as obsessed with the Razorbacks as his fans. Always watching and commenting on the flagship university.

amazing how many here seem to overlook the fact that it was a FREAKING joke!