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Higher ceiling as a football program? Arkansas > Texas A&M

Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:02 am
Posted by Smalls
Southern California
Member since Jul 2009
10245 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:02 am
It's tough denying rivalry applications everyday, but from the processing desk, it appears to me from reading applications that Arkansas has a higher ceiling as a football program than does A&M.

Reasons include the following:

-Arkansas is the only major program in their state (funding, support, recruiting).
-CBB has the program on the upswing showing solid improvement with potential for more. CKS? tDecline
-Arkansas' style of offensive play compliments the defensive side of the ball, allowing the defense to thrive.
-Arkansas doesn't have the "weird cult" stigma that A&M has, which can sway potential student-athletes away from College Station.
-Most people would conclude that the quality of life is much better in Fayetteville as opposed to College Station, further giving Arkansas an edge in recruiting.

Overall, the future is brighter in NW Arkansas.
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 11:27 am
Posted by piggilicious
Member since Jan 2011
37295 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:03 am to
and here we go
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43456 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:04 am to
aTm has WAAAAYYYY higher ceiling. This is stupid.
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
94717 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:05 am to
I would say A&m for sure. For example, I think Bert is a very good coach. I think he would have more success at A&M than Arky simply because on average he would sign better talent. The best way to do the hypothetical is if both programs had the same coaching staff for 5 years, who does better? I think most will say A&M because their recruiting is consistently better.




This will prolly be the least troll post in this thread
Posted by hawgfaninc
https://youtu.be/torc9P4-k5A
Member since Nov 2011
46250 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:05 am to
I concur. Your reasoning is solid
Posted by SDVTiger
Cabo San Lucas
Member since Nov 2011
72789 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:06 am to
For sure Arky. They have a somewhat history of playing D

Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:07 am to
Plus you dont have to live in College Station if you go to Arkansas.
Posted by Arksulli
Fayetteville
Member since Aug 2014
25151 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:10 am to
Hard to say. Both teams have unique advantages over the other. Going forward from right now I think Arkansas has the advantage... but I am a Hog fan. I am sure any self respecting Aggy fan will say they have the advantage.
Posted by TeLeFaWx
Dallas, TX
Member since Aug 2011
29176 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:10 am to
The A&M obsession from swamp kittens continues.
Posted by ArHog
Muss is a coward
Member since Jan 2008
32854 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:10 am to
quote:

Plus you dont have to live in College Station if you go to Arkansas.



Posted by Smalls
Southern California
Member since Jul 2009
10245 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:10 am to
quote:

Plus you dont have to live in College Station if you go to Arkansas.



This is true.
Posted by AWG 12
Member since Feb 2015
47 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:18 am to
The fact that part of your argument is that arkansas has more upside due to funding/recruiting shows you have no idea what you are talking about. Texas A&m is the largest university in Texas, we have way more money, and consistently beat them in recruiting rankings.
Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler
Member since Dec 2011
60080 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:19 am to
Please stop trying to make this happen. We will never view you as rivals if you keep letting us have your coaches and dictate when we play
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
55169 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:19 am to
LSU fans hitting Arky and A&M in one thread


aggsessed/arkysessed

7/10


Posted by MightyYat
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2009
24274 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:20 am to
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Old Sarge



Like a moth to a flame.
Posted by Smalls
Southern California
Member since Jul 2009
10245 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:22 am to
quote:

They have a somewhat history of playing D



Biggest obstacle to solid defense is A&M's offense.
Posted by RB10
Member since Nov 2010
43782 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:22 am to
quote:

Please stop trying to make this happen. We will never view you as rivals if you keep letting us have your coaches and dictate when we play


aTm dictates when LSU plays in even years. LSU dictates where aTm plays in odd years. The fact so many aTm fans are pushing the "we made them play on Thanksgiving" narrative like LSU isn't doing the exact same thing to them is funny.
Posted by ShaneTheLegLechler
Member since Dec 2011
60080 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:23 am to
Whatever makes you feel better. Your AD has a pretty well documented history of getting pushed around, the NCAA sanctions you received being the latest example
Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
94717 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:24 am to
quote:

Please stop trying to make this happen. We will never view you as rivals if you keep letting us have your coaches and dictate when we play
Even if we keep winning?
Posted by TwelfthMan
Member since Oct 2012
694 posts
Posted on 3/4/15 at 10:26 am to
I agree. You and Arky make a nice couple.
Please stop calling us.
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