Arkansas State Message Board fodder

[docpoco]

My questions for you:
Are the Razorbacks your biggest source of trolls?
Who is your biggest rival?
What is your final score prediction?

1. 100%. There's a long history of them doing underhanded things to try and keep us down, sometimes even with legislation. 2025 will be the first time the two programs have EVER played each other in football.

2. Memphis. (The Paint Bucket Bowl). They are 50 minutes away and we've played them more than any other program, 70+ times. The games often end in crazy fashion. There are some crazy stories about the paint bucket and how it got out of hand in the 80s and 90s.

3. Depends if it rains a lot. Assuming it doesn't, Iowa State 34, Arkansas State 24

 

[docpoco]

I was willing to be a good sport, but **** that noise after that stunt

Agreed. That's unsportsmanlike conduct on us.

 

[JM4CY]

1. 100%. There's a long history of them doing underhanded things to try and keep us down, sometimes even with legislation. 2025 will be the first time the two programs have EVER played each other in football.

2. Memphis. (The Paint Bucket Bowl). They are 50 minutes away and we've played them more than any other program, 70+ times. The games often end in crazy fashion. There are some crazy stories about the paint bucket and how it got out of hand in the 80s and 90s.

3. Depends if it rains a lot. Assuming it doesn't, Iowa State 34, Arkansas State 24

Respectfully, I don’t think this will be some crazy blowout. But I’d be pretty shocked if you score 24 points.

 

[JM4CY]

Agreed. That's unsportsmanlike conduct on us.

You wanna poke the bear, confuse us in any fashion with ToE.

 

[MyNameEhJeff]

1. 100%. There's a long history of them doing underhanded things to try and keep us down, sometimes even with legislation. 2025 will be the first time the two programs have EVER played each other in football.

2. Memphis. (The Paint Bucket Bowl). They are 50 minutes away and we've played them more than any other program, 70+ times. The games often end in crazy fashion. There are some crazy stories about the paint bucket and how it got out of hand in the 80s and 90s.

3. Depends if it rains a lot. Assuming it doesn't, Iowa State 34, Arkansas State 24

I’d be shocked if you score 24 on us. ISU is better than Michigan (I don’t think they’re very good this year) and could win this game by 3+ scores but I anticipate we’ll have a very vanilla game plan similar to our gameplan vs North Dakota. It should be a 42-10 type game but I think it’ll be a 27-17 result

 

[madguy30]

1. 100%. There's a long history of them doing underhanded things to try and keep us down, sometimes even with legislation. 2025 will be the first time the two programs have EVER played each other in football.

2. Memphis. (The Paint Bucket Bowl). They are 50 minutes away and we've played them more than any other program, 70+ times. The games often end in crazy fashion. There are some crazy stories about the paint bucket and how it got out of hand in the 80s and 90s.

3. Depends if it rains a lot. Assuming it doesn't, Iowa State 34, Arkansas State 24

This is a pretty good prediction. I'm guessing 34-17ish if ISU comes out sharp but we don't know how good ISU really is or will be on the whole.

If your score is accurate, and you want to see a message board meltdown, come on back here at about 3:30 PM on Saturday.

 

[carvers4math]

Was he injured or it just got cold? I remember hearing stories (can’t remember if ISU or when he was at Waldorf) that he refused to practice if he thought it was cold outside.

I’m not sure about cold but he always drove his car from Towers to class. Always offered a ride to anyone female and breathing. I always declined but wondered where he parked when he got there. Maybe he had a do not ticket nod from campus security. One of my brothers had to pay his massive parking ticket fines before they would send him his diploma.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

This is a pretty good prediction. I'm guessing 34-17ish if ISU comes out sharp but we don't know how good ISU really is or will be on the whole.

If your score is accurate, and you want to see a message board meltdown, come on back here at about 3:30 PM on Saturday.

Or check the game thread after the first 3 and out

 

[madguy30]

Or check the game thread after the first 3 and out

Even if it's ISU forcing it, someone will throw down because one play went for 5 yards.

 

[CoachHines3]

Hey everyone. Arkansas State fan here visiting before the game. Just here for friendly banter and to answer any questions you have (if you have any).

We're optimistic to a fault, but mostly realistic about Saturday. Our offensive line will be together for the first time all year, and that includes 2 all conference selections. The run game should be better but I still expect ISU to keep it in check.

You'll probably be a little surprised at the athleticism at WR. Rucker and Jackson are both elite Wr that could play for just about anyone (Rucker just came back from South Carolina).

Malik Hornsby, the ex Arkansas QB, has crazy wheels and is getting more involved as a WR.

I expect we will be a little better than you think, but not as good as we hope.

im a coach i know ball

my mom is phat

my mom sleeps with everyone on the board

welcum to the thunder dome

-coachhines

 

[madguy30]

I’m not sure about cold but he always drove his car from Towers to class. Always offered a ride to anyone female and breathing. I always declined but wondered where he parked when he got there. Maybe he had a do not ticket nod from campus security. One of my brothers had to pay his massive parking ticket fines before they would send him his diploma.

Back when college sports was about academics and players were stand up people and super loyal to the school.

/s

 

[docpoco]

Respectfully, I don’t think this will be some crazy blowout. But I’d be pretty shocked if you score 24 points.

I totally get it from the outside looking in. I'll OJ this and say "if we do, here's how we did it"

C Jacob Bayer and T Makilan Thomas - Bayer finally played a bit last week (after recovering from ACL surgery in just 5 months, insane), but Thomas has been out all season. They are both All-Conference, and we had to move other guys around to try and fill gaps. It's been a mess. This is the first time the OL will be whole. We played 2 freshman OL against Michigan.

I can't overstate how much this has impacted us. We haven't been able to run the ball well at all, and that's made everything a grind.

Our QB Raynor is capable of playing at a very high level and I think he will benefit from having them back together. Here's a quick one on Raynor:

Arkansas State's Jaylen Raynor voted as best college QB at 2024 Manning Passing Academy

The fans have voted, and the best college quarterback who attended the 2024 Manning Passing Academy is Jaylen Raynor of Arkansas State.

www.houmatoday.com

Couple that with some really talented WRs, I think it's possible our offense clicks Saturday.

I also fully expect Heacock to have a great game plan and make adjustments well.

 

[CoachHines3]

I totally get it from the outside looking in. I'll OJ this and say "if we do, here's how we will have done it"

C Jacob Bayer and T Makilan Thomas - Bayer finally played a bit last week (after recovering from ACL surgery in just 5 months, insane), but Thomas has been out all season. They are both All-Conference, and we had to move other guys around to try and fill gaps. It's been a mess. This is the first time the OL will be whole. We played 2 freshman OL against Michigan.

I can't understate how much this has impacted us. We haven't been able to run the ball well at all, and that's made everything a grind.

Our QB Raynor is capable of playing at a very high level and I think he will benefit from having them back together. Here's a quick one on Raynor:

Arkansas State's Jaylen Raynor voted as best college QB at 2024 Manning Passing Academy

The fans have voted, and the best college quarterback who attended the 2024 Manning Passing Academy is Jaylen Raynor of Arkansas State.

www.houmatoday.com

Couple that with some really talented WRs, I think it's possible our offense clicks Saturday.

I also fully expect Heacock to have a great game plan and make adjustments well.

Don't be surprised if you guys move the ball well the first couple of drives. Maybe even score. Usually this happens and then Heacock puts the clamps down.

 

[BoomerClone]

After reading this, it would appear they just referred to JTS as Kinnick. Ark State must be destroyed

Yes, they must now be destroyed. If their reporters can’t even get the stadium name right, your team is dead to me.

 

[BoomerClone]

Respectfully, I don’t think this will be some crazy blowout. But I’d be pretty shocked if you score 24 points.

There is no way they score 24 against the arguably best defense in the Big 12.

 

[cytor]

There is no way they score 24 against the arguably best defense in the Big 12.

Unless ISU turns the ball over 3 or 4 times, they should be good.

 

[madguy30]

There is no way they score 24 against the arguably best defense in the Big 12.

How do we know this after two games?

 

[JM4CY]

im a coach i know ball

my mom is phat

my mom sleeps with everyone on the board

welcum to the thunder dome

-coachhines

What makes this better is that it’s hilarious but that new guy has absolutely no idea wtf you’re talking about.

 

[BoomerClone]

How do we know this after two games?

Our D coordinator. Recent history. Talented and experienced personnel. I also said arguably.

 

[carvers4math]

Yes, they must now be destroyed. If their reporters can’t even get the stadium name right, your team is dead to me.

There is not much I will defend about TOE but any college sports reporter worth a damn should know:

1. The only stadium named after a black man is Jack Trice.

2. The only stadium named after a Heisman winner is Kinnick.