Trick Play

[hogfan98]

You can't buy the publicity we're getting from it.  I've seen us on the front page of CNN, ESPN, and Yahoo.  May not help but definitely doesn't hurt.

[atekido]

Dude its on pretty much every Major television station and website rofl.  like you said you cant buy this much publicity.

[Hogsmo Kramer]

"If you're an O lineman and come to Arkansas we'll make you famous".

Love it!!!

[Hogfly]

As Bielema said in the halftime interview, "If you're an offensive lineman, come to Arkansas. We'll make you famous."

[hogwild6700]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

[rljjr]

Does anyone have a pic of the Heisman pose that Tretola did? It wasn't visible on TV.

[Hogsmo Kramer]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

Look man we just came off a 3 game brutal losing streak.

Could we have pounded it yeah we could have but at that time the game was in hand and I'm sure the coaches were like hey let's let the kids have some fun today.

Sometimes you gotta remind your kids it's a game and supposed to be about fun especially after the heart breaking losses they've endured.

As long as they're executing and playing hard I see no problem in it.

[Ugly Uncle]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

No.  It was from the 6.  We had just run a fade to the back of the EZ, if I'm not mistaken, that just missed.

It was a feel good play that showed this team that football can still be fun.  It was fun.

[ballz2thewall]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

how about a proper perspective:

we didn't "have to" run it.

we just did.

is there a problem?

[Wild Boarnado]

Does anyone have a pic of the Heisman pose that Tretola did? It wasn't visible on TV.

^This

I kept looking for that too. There was one replay where I thought we'd see it but then they cut to another scene.

[WashUhog6]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

We didn't *have* to run a trick play against a terrible team. The opponent this play was meant for is the Hogs' mental state, not UAB. This play is one of the best examples I've seen of trying to get your players to enjoy the game, get a win, and then get ready to go to work to get over the SEC hump.

I honestly believe that this was a brilliant move by Coach Bielema.

[HSVhogfan2]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

[WashUhog6]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

Poor taste? It's one thing to criticize our inadequacies after beating up a bad opponent--and it's probably a bit warranted. But it seems like that so many around here are upset when we lose because we didn't win, and when we win they're upset because we didn't win the way they think we should.

[HSVhogfan2]

Poor taste? It's one thing to criticize our inadequacies after beating up a bad opponent--and it's probably a bit warranted. But it seems like that so many around here are upset when we lose because we didn't win, and when we win they're upset because we didn't win the way they think we should.

I actually thought the first half was almost flawless, (left late 3rd quarter) I just think it's akin to running the score up to do said play. A lot of the inbreds on here seem to disagree. I don't have a problem with that.

[DeltaHog82]

A 10!!! I give a freakin 10!!!

[Boardon Hamsay]

We didn't *have* to run a trick play against a terrible team. The opponent this play was meant for is the Hogs' mental state, not UAB. This play is one of the best examples I've seen of trying to get your players to enjoy the game, get a win, and then get ready to go to work to get over the SEC hump.

I honestly believe that this was a brilliant move by Coach Bielema.

I agree. The excitement this play created for the whole team, via Tretola and D'Appolonio executing it, is all that needs to be taken away from the play.

[ballz2thewall]

on national forums the play is getting HUGE raves from fans all over the place.  coupled with cbb's quote at the half "if your a lineman, come to arkansas; we'll make you famous"

AND that we had some high valued recruits in the stands,

the rave is "brilliant".

fyi

[Boardon Hamsay]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

Good lord, man. We won. We had a long snapper catch a touchdown from an O-lineman. It excited the hell out of the players. Be happy for them. Or, do you need someone to make you famous?

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[JeffSpicoli]

This one is over your heads. This was a brilliant PR and recruiting move. It had nothing to do with putting points on the board. I'm really impressed with BB on this one.

[OS2 (SW) Razor Back]

I hope we call that play 10-12 more times.

[SemperFi]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

No. I think you're in the minority and it comes off as searching for something to complain about. If you want to gripe about something then let's complain about the unspecial teams play.

[ballz2thewall]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

frankly, what bothers me is the "debbie downer" reference.

[Mick Hogger]

Did Arkansas Pull Off The Best Fat Guy Touchdown Ever?

http://uproxx.com/sports/2014/10/did-arkansas-pull-off-the-best-fat-guy-touchdown-ever/

[TuskFexas]

I played guard in JV and I got to run the ball on a trick play in a game once. 
I went for 5yds on a 3rd and 8. 

Even though I didnt get a TD like Tretola and D'Appollonio, it still felt like a huge reward just to get the chance.

That's what this play was.  A reward for 2 guys that our coaches thought deserved it.

I am happy for them.

And yes also a good PR move.

[Oklahawg]

You show MS State something they have to prep for - brilliant.

Fun play? Brilliant.

Recruiting buzz? Brilliant.

Getting talking heads to talk about a 4-4 UA team playing a rent-a-win? Priceless

[hamARchy in the USA]

Maybe they'll have Tretola run the read option next time.   

[Science Fiction Greg]

You show MS State something they have to prep for - brilliant.

Fun play? Brilliant.

Recruiting buzz? Brilliant.

Getting talking heads to talk about a 4-4 UA team playing a rent-a-win? Priceless

Perfectly put.

[Boardon Hamsay]

You show MS State something they have to prep for - brilliant.

Fun play? Brilliant.

Recruiting buzz? Brilliant.

Getting talking heads to talk about a 4-4 UA team playing a rent-a-win? Priceless

I'll have what Okla is having.

[Hogpkins]

You show MS State something they have to prep for - brilliant.

Fun play? Brilliant.

Recruiting buzz? Brilliant.

Getting talking heads to talk about a 4-4 UA team playing a rent-a-win? Priceless

Excellent post. /thread

[Iwastherein1969]

Who said it was the only way? Maybe the coaches were just having fun and letting some unheralded players show off. If it works, great. If not, no harm done.

we finally agree on all counts

[yraciv]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

It's in poor taste if we do that in the 4th quarter. No one is going to accuse you of running it up at 21-0 w/ 10 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.  We didn't have to run it. We ran it to feel good and reward hard work after a couple of tough weeks.

[SoCal Hog]

"If you're an O lineman and come to Arkansas we'll make you famous".

Love it!!!

That was a great quote but I thought this one was better (funnier):

"We probably have a quarterback controversy now in the eyes of Tretola."

:razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[redeye]

You can't buy the publicity we're getting from it.  I've seen us on the front page of CNN, ESPN, and Yahoo.  May not help but definitely doesn't hurt.

To be honest, I don't even understand why it's such a big deal, but then I never played on the OL.  It obviously means a lot to those who did, but I mostly think the press is finally beginning to appreciate Arkansas again, thanks to Bielema.  Should pay great dividends with recruiting and I think you have to credit Bielema for that.

[lumphog]

BRILLIANT play design!!!!!!!!

[Peter Porker]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

To give you guys some perspective of how the above poster feels bout Coach Bielema and how he could see it as poor taste:

LMAO. So you are comparing CBB with John Wooden? Really? The ridiculous CBB defenders are almost as crazy as the rediculous HDN defenders. Let's go ahead and put CBB into the AR Sports Hall of Fame. I'm sure he will win an SEC game or two one day.

[hoss cartrack]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?



sigh...good lord son....learn to complain ok?

[Razor1997]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

There's no way we could have pulled it off against an SEC team.  They would have noticed that we had 11 players on the field and no QB or kicker, and would have known something was up and called timeout.

[TMc]

I may be the only one who feels this way about the trick play BUT.....something about having to run a trick play against a smaller and inferior team from the 2...it bothers me. Are we not able to just pound it up the middle?

It wouldn't have bothered me so much if we had done this against a Alabama, LSU,etc....but to do it against Birmingham High.

I don't want to be the debbie downer. I love the publicity we have gotten from this play. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

It was for the publicity.  BB is not some dumb jock - he knew exactly what he was doing.  Sure he could've pounded it - he chose to use a play for a recruiting tool.., (to get kids attention)

[LZH]

hey let's let the kids have some fun today.

Here ya go, right here......spot on, cuz.

Besides, if we had tried that against an SEC team, they may have sniffed it out and the whole thing could have been a disaster.

[Dirty]

The attitude of some hogfans(6700 and hsvfan2) are ridiculous.

[Inhogswetrust]

My whole point is the trick play against UAB was in poor taste. Kick the FG or go for it conventionally, either way it is not going to change the outcome of the game.

That early in the game. Dude you've got to be kidding. That is the perfect time against anyone.

[WilsonHog]

Our players and coaches have been through a bitter three weeks. We accomplished three things today:

(1) we got a win;

(2) we had some fun; and

(3) we played a bunch of kids who normally don't get to that much.

That's a great day all the way around.

[LZH]

That early in the game. Dude you've got to be kidding. That is the perfect time against anyone.

I think he's yanking our chain.

I think.

Surely he is....I mean, he's not serious, right?

[Science Fiction Greg]

I think if he was joking around he wouldn't have tried to hide it by deleting his posts and claiming he never said some of the stupid stuff he said.

[Horthawg]

It was a great play regardless who it was against or when in the game it took place. I've heard of the "center eligible" play but never saw one until today.

[Inhogswetrust]

There's no way we could have pulled it off against an SEC team.  They would have noticed that we had 11 players on the field and no QB or kicker, and would have known something was up and called timeout.

Even if true it still was a good move because in your scenario they would have burned a timeout that they might have needed later.

[hogwild6700]

I appreciate everyone's opinion, even if it is different from my own. I guess I don't have a problem with the play as much as I do the opponent we used it against.

[Oklahawg]

I appreciate everyone's opinion, even if it is different from my own. I guess I don't have a problem with the play as much as I do the opponent we used it against.

The game is a rent-a-win. That means you are paying UAB for the privilege of trying stuff, and also putting stuff on game tape that others have to consider during game prep.

I used to worry about running up the score, etc., but then came to realize - the younger players deserve a chance to run the playbook, etc. It may look cheap or unsportsmanlike, but that is why UAB is being paid umpteen hundreds of thousands of dollars.

[cj_sez]

Who remembers the trick play with Reggie Fish in 09?
No touch down, but a fun play to see.

This play today should be included in top 10 best trick plays of all time (at #1). The joy Tretola showed on his face made my day. Some fun is always a good thing.

[I BLEED RBack RED]

It was a fun play and i luv everything it stood for. The publicity is just icing on the cake.