Rushing the field

[HogAlum99]

I rushed the field at DWRRS in 1981 when we crushed #1 Texas.  One of the highlights of my college years.  It was great to see the excitement last night...made me reminisce.

I'm with ya! Got to bring the posts down in '99 against Tennessee. After what had happened in Knoxville the year before, we needed that! Even more so, I think "The Streak" was a much bigger monkey to get off our backs than "The Stoernover"! If anyone has a problem with the fans/students storming the field last night, you know you have a couple of options: you either stay in your seats, leave the stadium immediately, or turn off your TV! It really is that simple! Some of you should really lighten up and just learn to enjoy the moment sometimes.

[RazorbackRon]

Does anyone know if something is set up for the fans to donate money to pay the fine? Ole Miss did something like this I think.

As someone already mentioned, Long was supposedly told by a big booster this week, that if the field was stormed, he would pay the fine.  Heard that on the radio a couple of different times last night.

[Hogfaniam]

:razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

Added to Favorite Razorback Photos in DST

[RazorPiggie]

[Hogfaniam]

Does anyone know if something is set up for the fans to donate money to pay the fine? Ole Miss did something like this I think.

As someone already mentioned, Long was supposedly told by a big booster this week, that if the field was stormed, he would pay the fine.  Heard that on the radio a couple of different times last night.

Set it up.  Extra proceeds to go to Burl's Kids

[KennyForAD]

It's not about "acting you've been there" it's about "acting like you belong".

Its about not acting at all and doing what feels good.  Haters need to realize that this is only the third time that field has ever been rushed.  All three were perfect times to do it.

[elksnort]

There is a time and place for almost anything. 

And it was the time and place to rush the field. 

[PonderinHog]

Its about not acting at all and doing what feels good.  Haters need to realize that this is only the third time that field has ever been rushed.  All three were perfect times to do it.

Youth is wasted on the young.

[snoblind]

I was against rushing the field before I was for it.  :razorback:

Exactly.

Full disclosure, I passed on my chance to rush the field in 1981 when we beat Texas.  Certain folks will point out to me when I've told the story that setting a personal record for consumption of Jack Black in 4 quarters had something to do with me not making it down there.

Since then I've always been part of the act like you've been there, bush league, blah, blah crowd.  That being said...

I loved watching it.  I've spent ever fall sitting on row 32 of section 104 since 1964.  Watched some of our greatest victories and most heart breaking losses over the years.  Last night was one of the games that will rank as one of the very best games I've been to.  Took plenty of pics and didn't want to leave.

For those players and the fans who made it the field last night may rank their #1 Razorback memory the rest of their lives no matter what happens in coming seasons.

Who knows?  Maybe this game turns out to be like Broyles' 1958 victory over A&M for Bielema.  If that happens the kids will have a few more opportunities to storm the field.  And I won't complain one bit.     

[Pigsknuckles]

was a planned take down by the staff to prevent a ripping.

Yep, they thought ahead. Quite ingenious, and skillfully executed.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Thanks for posting your pictures and videos, they're all great. Some brought tears.

Rushing was warranted, just like the other 2 times.

Go Hogs
1-0

[WorfHog]

We needed it, the players needed it, and I hope we rush the field after we beat #10 Ole Miss next week. Some of you guys need to pull the giant stick out of your A$$.

[RazorbackRon]

We needed it, the players needed it, and I hope we rush the field after we beat #10 Ole Miss next week.

NO need to do it 2 weeks in a row. Nope, nada, negative.

[Iwastherein1969]

who are we as a fan base trying to impress ?....the very posters in this thread who say rushing the field was beneath us as a fan base are the very one's who enjoy reminding Hog fans in here just how low we rate on the IQ scale for fans...I'm asking you who listen to the likes of Clay Travis and take his low-brow opinions to heart, what else would you expect ?

ad: last night was completely appropriate, Clay Travis be dammed

[KennyForAD]

who are we as a fan base trying to impress ?....the very posters in this thread who say rushing the field was beneath us as a fan base are the very one's who enjoy reminding Hog fans in here just how low we rate on the IQ scale for fans...I'm asking you who listen to the likes of Clay Travis and take his low-brow opinions to heart, what else would you expect ?

ad: last night was completely appropriate, Clay Travis be dammed

Anyone who thinks that rushing the field was 'beneath us' or 'inappropriate' is LOST IN SPACE.   It was a great moment and seemed to be spontaneous - caused by the players rushing the trophy.   Who are these fun hating weirdos?

[RazorbackRon]

Anyone who thinks that rushing the field was 'beneath us' or 'inappropriate' is LOST IN SPACE.   It was a great moment and seemed to be spontaneous - caused by the players rushing the trophy.   Who are these fun hating weirdos?

Uh, NO it wasn't spontaneous - caused by the players rushing the trophy.  It was going to happen once we scored the last TD to go up 17-0.   The students began to disperse to both sides of the field to get away from the heavy security that was put up in front of the student section and it was a thing of beauty with the anticipation of the 'storm' that was coming.

[BPsTheMan]

It's not about "acting you've been there" it's about "acting like you belong".

really?

[Ramtough]

I didn't think it was a rush as much as a gathering.  I's ok with it.

Yea it was more of a slow trickle but much deserved.

[KennyForAD]

Uh, NO it wasn't spontaneous - caused by the players rushing the trophy.  It was going to happen once we scored the last TD to go up 17-0.   The students began to disperse to both sides of the field to get away from the heavy security that was put up in front of the student section and it was a thing of beauty with the anticipation of the 'storm' that was coming.

Even better.  Good for them.   Those who are bitching about it have probably never been thrilled. 

[MojoHog]

I'll remember this game for a long long time. I've never been big on rushing the field or court except for certain opportunities. This was one of those. Just to get over the wall and onto the field and see the players (especially BA who looked like he just won the lottery) was the greatest Hog moment I've ever had! I was born after 94 so I can't claim that... GO HOGS!!!!!!!!

[WilsonHog]

How about we let Martrell Speight, Trey Flowers, and JWill weigh in on this debate?

http://www.nwahomepage.com/fulltextsports/d/story/razorbacks-surprised-as-hog-fans-rush-the-field/13976/r0vyi7xCzkWyN5rswJP4Yw

[Ugly Uncle]

How about we let Martrell Speight, Trey Flowers, and JWill weigh in on this debate?

http://www.nwahomepage.com/fulltextsports/d/story/razorbacks-surprised-as-hog-fans-rush-the-field/13976/r0vyi7xCzkWyN5rswJP4Yw

I was just about to post that same link.  I also mentioned what Hunter Henry said about it...always wanting to be a part of something like that.

[HF#1]

We've won a national championship.  We've been to a BCS bowl since these SR have been on campus. To say we haven't been there is ridiculous. Beyond excited for the win, but winning a game your favored in on your homefield against a good but not great team hardly calls for storming.

How confident were you that we were going to win the game?  I mean really.  As far as the "act like you've been there before" crap, save it.  We snapped a 17 game conference losing streak, we have bounced back from several devastating defeats. 

This team and the fans deserved a release of happiness.  And it wasn't really a storming of the field so much as it was the fans joining the players in the celebration.

[hogboarder]

really?

Really.

[RazorbackRon]

Really.

Anyone who thinks rushing the field last night was inappropriate, was not at the game.

[texas tush hog]

Rushing the field is dumb, but not as dumb as tearing down rails and goalposts.

We didn't do that, I hope. That's real trouble nowadays, ask Ole Miss($50,000) and Kentucky ($25,000)

[HogimusMaximus]

I liked the rushing of the field.  Is beating LSU now the same as if they were a Top 5 team, no...but it was a big win over a good team and we dominated them.  Shut em out...Bama couldn't do that.  And we had important recruits there.    Coaches probably told them "if the fans do this after a game like this, what do you think they will do when we win a SEC and Natl Champ?  Be a Hog and find out!

[RazorbackRon]

We didn't do that I hope. That's real trouble nowadays, ask Miss State.

The goal posts were not torn down.   The goal posts were lowered to the ground as soon as the game was over the and field was being stormed (by the field staff).  The student section rail was knocked down because of the mass of people coming over it.

[Ray Piggers]

You think this didn't mean anything?

A lot of you are forgetting that these are kids for the most part. Even the fans that rushed the field. Everyone had just gone through this 17 game losing streak together, why not celebrate the end of it the same way?

But the biggest thing is this. Look at the bottom right corner of this picture.. You see the guy with the dreads and beanie? That's Will Gragg. This had a HUGE, and I mean HUGE impact on not only the recruits we have in the fold already, but ones we may have not had a chance at. Derrick Graham was speechless and has been tweeting everybody telling them to come to Arkansas with a picture of THE FANS on the field as his inspiration.

[BPsTheMan]

Really.

you're from a really small town aren't you

[texas tush hog]

The goal posts were not torn down.   The goal posts were lowered to the ground as soon as the game was over the and field was being stormed (by the field staff).  The student section rail was knocked down because of the mass of people coming over it.

I mispoke although I corrected it, but Ole Miss and Kentucky were fined for rushing the field, not Miss State. Ole Miss got nailed extra ($50,000) because it was their third offense. Kentucky got $25,000 for their second offense. We will probably get $5,000 for this one, but it could cost us extra, if they count 1999 Tennessee, when the goal posts wound up on Dickson Street. Statute of limitations might apply though.

[hogboarder]

you're from a really small town aren't you

Nope. Why? Because I left out one word in the post you quoted? You're always quick to judge aren't you?

[BPsTheMan]

Nope. Why? Because I left out one word in the post you quoted? You're always quick to judge aren't you?

you left out several words

I am quick to judge, yes.

[Cavtastic Voyage]

We've won a national championship.  We've been to a BCS bowl since these SR have been on campus. To say we haven't been there is ridiculous. Beyond excited for the win, but winning a game your favored in on your homefield against a good but not great team hardly calls for storming.

We lost 17 straight league games, so actually we have never been there. I think a field storm was called for, and it was totally worth it!

[Cavtastic Voyage]

I mispoke although I corrected it, but Ole Miss and Kentucky were fined for rushing the field, not Miss State. Ole Miss got nailed extra ($50,000) because it was their third offense. Kentucky got $25,000 for their second offense. We will probably get $5,000 for this one, but it could cost us extra, if they count 1999 Tennessee, when the goal posts wound up on Dickson Street. Statute of limitations might apply though.

There is a new multi million dollar building on campus every year, they can afford it.

[ricepig]

I mispoke although I corrected it, but Ole Miss and Kentucky were fined for rushing the field, not Miss State. Ole Miss got nailed extra ($50,000) because it was their third offense. Kentucky got $25,000 for their second offense. We will probably get $5,000 for this one, but it could cost us extra, if they count 1999 Tennessee, when the goal posts wound up on Dickson Street. Statute of limitations might apply though.

We rushed the court in basketball in 2006, so this is #2.

[Cavtastic Voyage]

Its about not acting at all and doing what feels good.  Haters need to realize that this is only the third time that field has ever been rushed.  All three were perfect times to do it.

Exactly. Haters are always gonna hate. Because rushing the field after enduring the smile monster, losing 17 straight games, and seeing our program dissolve into irrelevancy. Then finally getting over the hump against your rival ranked #17 in shutout fashion and embracing the players in pure unscripted joy is so stupid!

[Breems]

So, when do we stop rushing the field?

By most accounts, it should be a given that we'll rush the field if we beat a top 10 Ole Miss team at home.

[hogboarder]

Celebrating preventing an eighteen game losing streak? It was a GREAT win no doubt. However, it was a 17 ranked LSU team. The players feel the love and support by seeing the patience the fanbase has shown while the program has been in the crapper. 70k plus in attendance plus the super cold weather should make the players feel pretty supported.

[KennyForAD]

So, when do we stop rushing the field?

By most accounts, it should be a given that we'll rush the field if we beat a top 10 Ole Miss team at home.

You should go rush the field right now, I think

[hoghearted]

Can't believe this is even being questioned   What better way to celebrate and express their joy and relief of finally breaking a terrible losing streak. Had I a chance to take part, I wouldn't hesitate.

[BPsTheMan]

So, when do we stop rushing the field?

By most accounts, it should be a given that we'll rush the field if we beat a top 10 Ole Miss team at home.

I hope we rush the field next week too

[panhandlepig]

So, when do we stop rushing the field?

By most accounts, it should be a given that we'll rush the field if we beat a top 10 Ole Miss team at home.

  Oh hush up Breems. Let's just worry about beating Ole Miss next Saturday and quit worrying about rushing the field crap.  The celebration last night was warranted and expected and spontaneous all at the same time.

  How old are you? I'm old..well like mid -50s old. I hope I never get so old that I can't appreciate a celebration. Go Hogs.

[BPsTheMan]

Next week is Official Bowl Eligible Rush The Field

Then Mizzou will be 7-5 Rush The Field

[KennyForAD]

Next week is Official Bowl Eligible Rush The Field

Then Mizzou will be 7-5 Rush The Field

Senior Day... Bowl Eligible... and Take That Ole Miss..   Plenty of reason

[BPsTheMan]

Senior Day... Bowl Eligible... and Take That Ole Miss..   Plenty of reason

Bowl win against the Longhorns

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

So, when do we stop rushing the field?

By most accounts, it should be a given that we'll rush the field if we beat a top 10 Ole Miss team at home.

You're not paying attention.

[KennyForAD]

You're not paying attention.

He thought it was over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor..

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

He thought it was over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor..

Well, we showed those Germans when we bombed Tokyo.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

Not a fan.

Rushing the field has become a weird pandemic. Fans of unranked programs are doing it now for beating any team in the top 25. Even fans of top 25 teams are doing it. Our basketball fans have the right of it. We've been in the cellar for a decade, but no one rushed the court after beating #2 Florida or after a game-winning putback dunk against conference rival and top 15 Kentucky.

There's a reason officials try to stop it. It's dangerous. The first few rows of the student section fell on top of the "fences" last night and were trampled by those behind them. I haven't heard of any serious injuries, but they'll pop up soon enough. Aside from that, it just isn't special anymore when everyone does it with little justification.

Breems, stick to Jump Ball. This was a memorable night and rushing the field was fun for the players, coaches and fans.