Found this on an NIU Board

[Pickwick Hog]

The first couple of remarks are hilarious.

http://csnbbs.com/thread-703625.html

[gchamblee]

lmao, thats awesome. i am really proud of our o-line right now.

[razorbackkid]

Not too many getting hopes up about the game.  May serve them well. 

[Vantage 8 dude]

As far as I'm concerned the bigger and nastier the pub gets concerning D.S. and the rest of the OL gets the better! While I realize when we get into SEC play the DLs are going to get  bigger and faster, but the more our rep can "get into the heads" of both players and other staffs the better it has to be.

Use every bit of the great publicity our guys are getting now to make as much "hay" in recruiting up-an-coming kids as we can.

BTW "Aye, aye Skipper".

[BatesvilleHOG]

There are people on their board that sincerely believe NIU will win. It's cute really

[Augustus]

There are people on their board that sincerely believe NIU will win. It's cute really

I think we will win, but I also think it will closer than the TT game.

In all fairness, we had some on this board saying "We beat Auburn, and it's not gonna be close." 

[Hogfly]

I like the NIU fanbase, in general.

I'm also amazed at how we've gone from being lucky to scrape together 3 wins this season to how teams will be lucky to keep it within 3 touchdowns of us. Hogville pendulum be crazy.

[007 License To Squeal]

Hahahaha.........they are scared!!!

[AloRaptor]

I like this comment right here. 

I certainly don't buy into big conference hype, my fear of a blowout comes from watching Arkansas this year.

[BatesvilleHOG]

I think we will win, but I also think it will closer than the TT game.

In all fairness, we had some on this board saying "We beat Auburn, and it's not gonna be close."

anyone who knows anything about college football should know Arkansas should win this game and should win convincingly. I'm not talking down NIU by any means but this isn't rocket science.

[rzrbk4life]

Good stuff there

[Augustus]

anyone who knows anything about college football should know Arkansas should win this game and should win convincingly. I'm not talking down NIU by any means but this isn't rocket science.

Well, they don't call it a "Trap Game" for nothing.

We shoulda beat ULM convincingly. Michigan shoulda beat Appalachian State convincingly.  "Stuff" happens.

This NIU team is better than that ULM or Appalachian State team, IMHO.

I think we'll win, yes; but I'm thinking you might be surprised by this one. I hope I'm wrong about that.

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I know their LT is 6'10", but their RT is only 6'7"!




LOL  Now that's funny right there.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

The first couple of remarks are hilarious.

http://csnbbs.com/thread-703625.html

That is funny, but let's keep in mind that none of these posters are actually playing the game. I doubt that their team is as concerned as their fans seem to be. Northern Illinois is a better team than Texas Tech, in my opinion.

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Well, they don't call it a "Trap Game" for nothing.

We shoulda beat ULM convincingly. Michigan shoulda beat Appalachian State convincingly.  "Stuff" happens.

This NIU team is better than that ULM or Appalachian State team, IMHO.

I think we'll win, yes; but I'm thinking you might be surprised by this one. I hope I'm wrong about that.

ULM-34
ARK-31*

* John L. Smith... This fact alone disqualifies this game from being included in any future discussions regarding upsets in college football.

[fakebobholt]

There are people on their board that sincerely believe NIU will win. It's cute really

Bama, LSU, GA, and A&M look here and say the same thing.



We should pound them 9/10 times. Im not sure why people are concerned with them.

[GolfnHog]

Bama, LSU, GA, and A&M look here and say the same thing.



We should pound them 9/10 times. Im not sure why people are concerned with them.

The key word is should but as someone, somewhere once said: "On any given Saturday"; therefore I'll keep that 1 out of 10 chances in the back of my mind and hope I'm fretting over nothing.

[Augustus]

ULM-34
ARK-31*

* John L. Smith... This fact alone disqualifies this game from being included in any future discussions regarding upsets in college football.

So... we're just gonna ignore Tyler Wilson got hurt during the ULM game? Also, wasn't Paul Petrino calling that game?

I get that "Johnelle" is the go to move, but there was more going on.

I think we've discussed ad nauseam that if Tyler Wilson finishes that game, we don't lose to ULM.  In spite of Johnelle being the Coach.

What I'm saying is, stuff happens. Whether it's an injury, pick 6's, a muffed punt that bounces of our player, fumbles, etc, etc, etc

[jcworm]

Well, they don't call it a "Trap Game" for nothing.

We shoulda beat ULM convincingly. Michigan shoulda beat Appalachian State convincingly.  "Stuff" happens.

This NIU team is better than that ULM or Appalachian State team, IMHO.

I think we'll win, yes; but I'm thinking you might be surprised by this one. I hope I'm wrong about that.

I don't really consider this a trap game because I think this team is hungry for wins. They lost 10 in a row I don't think they will have a big head going into this game. Teams that are over confident and looking ahead to the next opponent are the teams that have trap games.

[atekido]

There are people on their board that sincerely believe NIU will win. It's cute really

You mean like the same ones here who kept thinking we would beat bama only to get slaughtered over and over.  or the same people who thought A&M would be nothing in the SEC and are now the top ranked team or that mizzou would be nothing but railroaded the east and us...   

They have a Much better chance beating us than what some of our fans think we have a chance of doing a lot of the time lol!

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I don't really consider this a trap game because I think this team is hungry for wins. They lost 10 in a row I don't think they will have a big head going into this game. Teams that are over confident and looking ahead to the next opponent are the teams that have trap games.

I don't see this as a trap game but there is the potential danger of looking ahead to the A&M game. The coaches will do their best to keep the team focused on one game at a time and I hope the kids stay focused on that very thing. I do believe that the Hogs, because of what they have been through, won't allow themselves to look ahead.

But some of the posters on here, after an impressive showing vs. Tech have gone from one extreme to the other. We aren't going to beat every team like we did Tech. I'm glad our posters aren't suiting up for the game from all of the talk I have read on here.

NIU may be from the MAC and may be generally considered to be a second tier team, but they are a good football team and they won't be showing up at RRS expecting to lose.

I expect this, at where we are at this point in time, to be a competitive game. We may pull ahead and away later in the second half after we wear them down, but NIU is a team capable of making solid plays and they are accustomed to playing against bigger teams from the north. They probably won't lay down and quit.

I am not expecting us to win this one by 21 points, maybe by not more than 10. We will see. I am not expecting this to be a "cakewalk". We can and should win, but these kids may not lay down like Tech did later in the game.

[Pig In The City]

My concern has always been WHEN not if the rushing game gets stuffed , how are we going to find a way to win. It is going to happen with tougher SEC teams. I know they can run now show me you are balanced. Show me a passing game!

[MuskogeeHogFan]

My concern has always been WHEN not if the rushing game gets stuffed , how are we going to find a way to win. It is going to happen with tougher SEC teams. I know they can run now show me you are balanced. Show me a passing game!

I think we will see it when they are ready for us to see it and when we need it.

[Steef]

I don't see this as a trap game but there is the potential danger of looking ahead to the A&M game. The coaches will do their best to keep the team focused on one game at a time and I hope the kids stay focused on that very thing. I do believe that the Hogs, because of what they have been through, won't allow themselves to look ahead.

But some of the posters on here, after an impressive showing vs. Tech have gone from one extreme to the other. We aren't going to beat every team like we did Tech. I'm glad our posters aren't suiting up for the game from all of the talk I have read on here.

NIU may be from the MAC and may be generally considered to be a second tier team, but they are a good football team and they won't be showing up at RRS expecting to lose.

I expect this, at where we are at this point in time, to be a competitive game. We may pull ahead and away later in the second half after we wear them down, but NIU is a team capable of making solid plays and they are accustomed to playing against bigger teams from the north. They probably won't lay down and quit.

I am not expecting us to win this one by 21 points, maybe by not more than 10. We will see. I am not expecting this to be a "cakewalk". We can and should win, but these kids may not lay down like Tech did later in the game.

I am reminded of this time two years ago. When Rutgers was coming to town.

Yes, we're vastly improved. And its exciting.

But we don't know our enemy, or ourselves yet, well enough to be cocky..

[(notOM)Rebel123]

So... we're just gonna ignore Tyler Wilson got hurt during the ULM game? Also, wasn't Paul Petrino calling that game?

I get that "Johnelle" is the go to move, but there was more going on.

I think we've discussed ad nauseam that if Tyler Wilson finishes that game, we don't lose to ULM.  In spite of Johnelle being the Coach.

What I'm saying is, stuff happens. Whether it's an injury, pick 6's, a muffed punt that bounces of our player, fumbles, etc, etc, etc

Wow! I must admit you've certainly put much more thought into this than I have.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

I am reminded of this time two years ago. When Rutgers was coming to town.

Yes, we're vastly improved. And its exciting.

But we don't know our enemy, or ourselves yet, well enough to be cocky..

My point exactly.

[PorcineSublime]

I am reminded of this time two years ago. When Rutgers was coming to town.

Yes, we're vastly improved. And its exciting.

But we don't know our enemy, or ourselves yet, well enough to be cocky..

I was just going to post this. We need to not get too cocky. The crow taste better without the feathers, but it is still crow.

[DLUXHOG]

...... We aren't going to beat every team like we did Tech....

We're not?? (Hide n' watch)

[SamBuckhart]

Seventeen straight road wins is impressive. I believe we will be ready. Go Hogs Go!!!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

As far as I'm concerned the bigger and nastier the pub gets concerning D.S. and the rest of the OL gets the better! While I realize when we get into SEC play the DLs are going to get  bigger and faster, but the more our rep can "get into the heads" of both players and other staffs the better it has to be.

Use every bit of the great publicity our guys are getting now to make as much "hay" in recruiting up-an-coming kids as we can.

BTW "Aye, aye Skipper".

Agree with all of this ^^^. Our O-Line and Coach Pittman should have a catchy nickname that the media could use. Something like "Sams Club" or "The Pitt Crew".

[dynastyhog]

You mean like the same ones here who kept thinking we would beat bama only to get slaughtered over and over.  or the same people who thought A&M would be nothing in the SEC and are now the top ranked team or that mizzou would be nothing but railroaded the east and us...   

They have a Much better chance beating us than what some of our fans think we have a chance of doing a lot of the time lol!

I think most thought we could win in 2010 and we could have.  aTm might not have been thought of that way if they had Sumlin reeling off 10-11 wins per year in the Big 12 but the were absolute crap in the big 12 so most underestimated Sumlin, not aTm.  Mizzou will need to capitalize b/c the East won't be down for long.

[rljjr]

The thing about NIU that is reason for worry is that they have nothing to lose AND winning is a part of their DNA. They've been beating bigger opponents consistently. This team knows how to win.

Now, this season they haven't faced world beaters by any stretch, but to win on the road is a mindset, and one they have confidence in right now.

We SHOULD beat them soundly, and I hope last week's taste of domination has lit the pilot light under the team into believing they WILL win.

I'm excited to watch this team/program grow. 

[Pickwick Hog]

I didn't post this to demean NIU at all. They are talented and well coached.

My point was they respect the Hogs and we haven't witnessed that in a couple of years now. 

Regardless, I think Dan Skipper has earned a nickname. He reminds me of the old James Bond movie character named "Jaws".

Yep, Dan "Jaws" Skipper. That'll work.

[Augustus]

Agree with all of this ^^^. Our O-Line and Coach Pittman should have a catchy nickname that the media could use. Something like "Sams Club" or "The Pitt Crew".

"Sam's Club" is AWESOME! I love it!

[poloprince]

This game should be easy.

[DeltaBoy]

They are comparing our O line to the one FSU had when they played them.
Jan 2013. NOLES WIN 31 -10.

http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=330010052

[East TN HAWG]

Agree with all of this ^^^. Our O-Line and Coach Pittman should have a catchy nickname that the media could use. Something like "Sams Club" or "The Pitt Crew".

Either one, but if I was the Waffle House, IHOP or another pancake house, I would do something for every pancake this line serves.  However, they had better be careful cause the could go broke.

[3kgthog]

anyone who knows anything about college football should know Arkansas should win this game and should win convincingly. I'm not talking down NIU by any means but this isn't rocket science.

So, what you're saying is that you in turn don't know anything about college football? They've won 17 road games in a row. We've won 1 in a row. They've been to a BCS bowl since we have. They went to a bowl last year. We were sitting at home crying in our bowl of Tostitos. Their defense is about 3x better against the run than TT. By all means, keep thinking we should win convincingly based on the amazing 3 year run we're on!

[bolo]

We're not?? (Hide n' watch)

this right here

[DeltaBoy]

So, what you're saying is that you in turn don't know anything about college football? They've won 17 road games in a row. We've won 1 in a row. They've been to a BCS bowl since we have. They went to a bowl last year. We were sitting at home crying in our bowl of Tostitos. Their defense is about 3x better against the run than TT. By all means, keep thinking we should win convincingly based on the amazing 3 year run we're on!

1. Their Stud QB is gone.
2. IT is not Halloween.
3. We are at Home with the largest Oline  they will see this year.

[Razorback Pastor]

1. Their Stud QB is gone.
2. IT is not Halloween.
3. We are at Home with the largest Oline  they will ever see this year.

FIFY

[Biggus Piggus]

I don't see this as a trap game, because our coaching staff knows so much about NIU. It would be very disappointing if the players got any kind of big head after last week's game. Arkansas took a big step toward where it ought to be. Didn't get there yet. Manhandled an opponent that couldn't stop the run. On the road. Nicely done, but this week's a harder challenge. And don't tell me about the vaunted Fayetteville advantage.

Home losses in 2013 (3), 2012 (3), 2010 (1), 2009 (1), 2008 (3), 2007 (2), 2006 (1), 2005 (3), 2004 (2), 2003 (2), 2002 (2), 2001 (1), 2000 (2).

Since Nutt, the Hogs went unbeaten in Fayetteville three times, 1998-99 and 2011. Thassall.

Nice thing about this list - The only times Arkansas lost three home games in a season, the teams were pathetic. The two-loss teams in 2002-03 and '07 were badly undercoached. And the two-loss teams in 2004 and 2000 were very shabby.

If Arkansas surprises this season, I'd expect it to begin at home.

[DeltaBoy]

I agree BP.

[Uberanubis]

reflecting on the TT game. Collins is maturing into being one of those backs you just cant get down with one person. its like he has Vaseline on his body on some plays. just slipping tackles.

[Tyro3]

So, what you're saying is that you in turn don't know anything about college football? They've won 17 road games in a row. We've won 1 in a row. They've been to a BCS bowl since we have. They went to a bowl last year. We were sitting at home crying in our bowl of Tostitos. Their defense is about 3x better against the run than TT. By all means, keep thinking we should win convincingly based on the amazing 3 year run we're on!

Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Either one, but if I was the Waffle House, IHOP or another pancake house, I would do something for every pancake this line serves.  However, they had better be careful cause the could go broke.

If they worked it right they could do well with the idea. Maybe name a pancake breakfast for each star lineman, The Denver Stack, The Skipper Throw Downs.....

[Pigstie]

There are people on their board that sincerely believe NIU will win. It's cute really

Yep.... just like some people on this board thought we would beat auby.

[southeasthog]

This sounded like this board after the Nichols State game.

MaddDawgz02 Wrote: 
NIU is going to have to light it up through the air to win this game. Not sure NIU is at the point in the passing game that it can be the primary mode of attack. This is where I think some people were right that in previous games, especially Presbyterian, it would have really been helpful to take a more aggressive approach on a few drives.


Because lighting up Presbyterian prepares for you an SEC team? Hare goes against a tougher team in practice everyday.

[Inhogswetrust]

Bama, LSU, GA, and A&M look here and say the same thing.



We should pound them 9/10 times. Im not sure why people are concerned with them.

You always need to be concerned unless you can say with 100% certainty it is 10/10 times and nobody can say that seriously.

[Flatline]

The first couple of remarks are hilarious.

http://csnbbs.com/thread-703625.html

Respect. Not something we have seen in a while.