Does playing Arkansas hurt KSU's image?

[popcornhog]

http://goemaw.com/forum/index.php?topic=17202.0

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Just wondering what you guys think about playing Arkansas.  I don't know anything about them but I think they're considered "small time" as it relates to the college football world. 

I am worried that people will associate them when they think about KSU football and I'd hate to hurt our national brand/image.  We have the second most recognizable program behind Notre Dame and I don't want to tarnish it. 

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Re: does playing Arkansas hurt the image of our program
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2011, 09:50:39 PM »

Is Arkansas like the Texas Tech of the SEC? 

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Re: does playing Arkansas hurt the image of our program
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2011, 09:50:48 PM »

it's a bowl game. we didn't schedule it and don't have a choice in the matter. i think most people know that and aren't going to hold it against us or whatever.

[BenDial]

Clearly sarcasm. I think they're extremely excited they didn't get 7-5 Auburn.

[BroyledNutts]

I think the final score definitely will....

[BaconHits]

Having a link to that much stupidity should not be allowed.

[USAF Hog]

Whew! Man, my sides are hurting from laughing so hard!

Looking at Oklahoma and Okie State dropping 50+ points each on K St, I can see we are going to feast heavily on their defense.

So, yeah, it will hurt your image!

[HogbyBirth]

Definitely the final score with expose their image.

[kingofdequeen]

"104th ranked pass defense, and you get to deal w/ Bobby Petrino." - Rece Davis

[Tusks]

Don't you have to have an image to hurt one.....I didn't know they had an image.

[Jimmy]

That's the worst, most ignorant, prejudiced,  message board thread I've ever read.  I am embarrassed for Kansas State.

[johnny cash]

That's the worst, most ignorant, prejudiced,  message board thread I've ever read.  I am embarrassed for Kansas State.

well said they are classless idiots on that board, but they have good fans that hate that board.

[Hog Waller]

That's the worst, most ignorant, prejudiced,  message board thread I've ever read.  I am embarrassed for Kansas State.

From reading the vile on the goEMAW site, you wonder if it is sponsored by the idiots at the Westboro Baptist Church.

[Razorfox]

Guys, it's obviously a joke.  Come on. 

[501razorback]

someone was bragging about almost scoring 60 on a 2-10 kansas..

[Hawginthecovers]

Strange board.  Either they're a bunch of immature punks, on crack or meth, or are seriously joking around sarcastically due to their knowledge of what playing the third best team in the SEC might mean.

[Hornkiller]

The sword cuts both ways. Wouldn't we rather be playing a "name" team like Nebraska or Michigan? Not a team who except for the two Snyder eras is the model of futility in college football. Everyone here only wanted two Big XII teams, Oklahoma or Texas.

[Pig In The City]

Don't you have to have an image to hurt one.....I didn't know they had an image.

good one... :razorback:

[Hogz87]

After reading through the several threads dedicated to the game and Arkansas, I'm almost 100% convinced it is nothing more than a message board of nothing but sarcastic trollish posts.  I honestly think almost every post is made tongue-in-cheek.

[TheRealRazorback]

they are some trash talking fools, that's for sure!

[Blue35]

Sort of entertaining.

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

KState fans are pretty funny, but the idiots we have posting on their boards are almost prooving the jokes to be true...

bobbymfpetrino
DGB, a good friend of mine just called and said have fun with K-state, I can't wait to play with y'all next year. 

Y'alls program is a joke, your recruiting is pathetic, and your coach is an idiot.  We will run, pass, and return kicks all over you.  Other than Blackmon, you haven't seen any receivers that are half as good as our backups.

They need to install the mercy rule in bowl games than involve top-tier and bottom-tier teams.

But HEY!, Darren Sproyles sure is great!

[HF#1]

What image?

[RaiderBack]

That's funny they compare Arkansas to Texas tech, considering KSu is 3-8 all time vs. Texas Tech

http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2010&team1=Kansas+State&team2=Texas+Tech

[popcornhog]

I've read through the site a little more and fwiw I think the whole board is just a sarcastic jest. It's nothing to get upset about.

[Hogz87]

I've read through the site a little more and fwiw I think the whole board is just a sarcastic jest. It's nothing to get upset about.

Yet, we have so many people failing to grasp this.

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

I think our fan base needs to lay off message boards for a day and regroup.

[popcornhog]

Yet, we have so many people failing to grasp this.

It is odd though, an entire KSU football board dedicated to just trying to get people upset. I'm not sure I totally understand it, but there are zero serious posts over there.

It's embarrassing seeing Arkansas fans get sucked in though. You're starting to see things from hog fans like "no, we're gonna kick your asses you little rednecks." it's a mess.

[Hogz87]

It is odd though, an entire KSU football board dedicated to just trying to get people upset. I'm not sure I totally understand it, but there are zero serious posts over there.

It's embarrassing seeing Arkansas fans get sucked in though. You're starting to see things from hog fans like "no, we're gonna kick your asses you little rednecks." it's a mess.

Yeah, it took me a little bit to understand.  I mean, I've never seen an entire sports message board dedicated to sarcastic posts.  Like you said, I haven't seen a single serious and logical post, yet. 

[kingofdequeen]

Yeah, it took me a little bit to understand.  I mean, I've never seen an entire sports message board dedicated to sarcastic posts.  Like you said, I haven't seen a single serious and logical post, yet. 

i just quit reading.  so much fail from both site-regulars and visiting hog fans.  just smh and go troll tigerdroppings, i guess.

[Berno]

Why am I still reading this junk?

[marc the hog fan]

What image?
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The 3rd best team in the Big 12 image. Stay proud K State.

[popcornhog]

Yeah, it took me a little bit to understand.  I mean, I've never seen an entire sports message board dedicated to sarcastic posts.  Like you said, I haven't seen a single serious and logical post, yet.

Surely they have a good board somewhere. I mean, at least that one is very active. I don't even want to post, just read up. I like getting perspective on why they legitimately think they can win and what their concerns are.

[Hogz87]

Surely they have a good board somewhere. I mean, at least that one is very active. I don't even want to post, just read up. I like getting perspective on why they legitimately think they can win and what their concerns are.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=173&f=2670

That's their Scout board.  It's much better and more civil.

[Hogz87]

i just quit reading.  so much fail from both site-regulars and visiting hog fans.  just smh and go troll tigerdroppings, i guess.

Surely the fans we currently have posting over there will realize they are fighting a losing battle, and nothing the K-State fans is serious.

[popcornhog]

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=173&f=2670

That's their Scout board.  It's much better and more civil.

Don't you have to pay for scout?

[CollegeHog]

Didn't the Sugar Bowl pass over them because they couldn't sell enough tickets? LMAO at the ignorance of those posts. If my team was ranked 108th in pass defense, I'd be kind of worried to play one of the best passing attacks in the nation.

[popcornhog]

Didn't the Sugar Bowl pass over them because they couldn't sell enough tickets? LMAO at the ignorance of those posts. If my team was ranked 108th in pass defense, I'd be kind of worried to play one of the best passing attacks in the nation.

Read through this thread for clarification. As it turns out, that website is just satire. Its only purpose is to piss people off, it's not even about football.

[Hogz87]

Don't you have to pay for scout?

No.

[mhuff]

Hey, I have a lot of respect for K State. They use to be the doormat in their conferece and made a resurgence in the last ten years or so. I think their board was just mainly sarcasm. I look forward to drumming them and then raiding their recruit list in future years

[Nuttcracker, Sweet!]

and that is one deliriously happy band of kitties....

[josh_sec33]

I think the real question we need to be asking is will playing K-State hurt Arkansas's image?

[HogIT]

"Trolling 101 is being taught today at @goEMAW, with boatloads of #Arkansas #Razorbacks fans serving as dupes/students. #WPS"

[kingofdequeen]

Surely the fans we currently have posting over there will realize they are fighting a losing battle, and nothing the K-State fans is serious.

you have far too much faith in humanity.

[Jimmy]

If it is sarcasm only, they should leave race out of it. 

[hoghappy]

I have K-State relatives. They like to pronounce Arkansas, Les Miles style. They are harmless for the most part, and  it's going to make for a fun new years for us. That's when we do Christmas with that side of the family. I may even take my uncle to the bowl game. He's a KSU alum and I know he would enjoy the game.

[pigmailyen]

That's the worst, most ignorant, prejudiced,  message board thread I've ever read.  I am embarrassed for Kansas State.

...but there IS a downside...

[HogScoutMaster]

Having a link to that much stupidity should not be allowed.

+1

it is a HOOT, and I am not speaking of Hootie.

[kingofdequeen]

If it is sarcasm only, they should leave race out of it. 

meh.  i'm taking the filters off and wading in. 

hopefully i won't bring that style back to hogville to get teh bant again.  happens when i'm active on TD.

[HogScoutMaster]

After reading through the several threads dedicated to the game and Arkansas, I'm almost 100% convinced it is nothing more than a message board of nothing but sarcastic trollish posts.  I honestly think almost every post is made tongue-in-cheek.

You havent found the Tribute thread for Garrett yet...

[throwitdeep14]

You havent found the Tribute thread for Garrett yet...

I think they took down the Garrett thread, itwas boarding on slanderous and 100% completely tasteless

[HogScoutMaster]

I think they took down the Garrett thread, itwas boarding on slanderous and 100% completely tasteless

No, just moved.