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Posted on 9/2/23 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 9/2/23 at 8:19 pm
Just perusing the internet and it seems there were some major issues. Anyone go who can confirm the below?
- Ran out of water in concessions before half
- Ran out of food at concessions before half
- Absolutely no ticket scanners. People looked at phones and said “Come on In!”
- Not enough shitters
- Ran out of water in concessions before half
- Ran out of food at concessions before half
- Absolutely no ticket scanners. People looked at phones and said “Come on In!”
- Not enough shitters
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Posted on 9/2/23 at 8:26 pm to Hawgeye
People seemed to have a problem filling the stands and stay for both halves of the game.
Of course the ref-PA system didn't work.
It was quite and low energy in the stadium.
Of course the ref-PA system didn't work.
It was quite and low energy in the stadium.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 8:31 pm to Hawgeye
From the radio it sounded like it was played at Central Arkansas Library instead of a football stadium
Posted on 9/2/23 at 9:10 pm to Porker Face
Arkansas Razorbacks should never step foot in that shite stadium ever again.
If they want to, go play UAPB in it once a decade and thats it. Let that shite die. It's 10 yrs too late. It's a fricking embarrassment.
If they want to, go play UAPB in it once a decade and thats it. Let that shite die. It's 10 yrs too late. It's a fricking embarrassment.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 9:10 pm to Hawgeye
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Absolutely no ticket scanners. People looked at phones and said “Come on In!”
Can confirm. Buddy of mine went to the game and this was his experience.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 10:35 pm to Hawgeye
I boycotted going to the game because it was at WMS. I am cool with the idea of playing in the Rock from time to time, but not at WMS in its current state or in any state. It is long past due to be replaced.
What are the chances we move the A-State game to Fayetteville? Are we obligated to play another game there before the contract ends? Is there a buyout?
What are the chances we move the A-State game to Fayetteville? Are we obligated to play another game there before the contract ends? Is there a buyout?
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 7:09 am
Posted on 9/2/23 at 10:51 pm to Feral
This happened in the 2018 Ole Miss game.
Posted on 9/2/23 at 10:54 pm to PorkBelly
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What are the chances we move the A-State game to Fayetteville? Are we obligated to play another game there before the contract ends? Is there a buyout?
The mere fact we're playing that game in WMS is such bush league fan service bullshite.
Our fans want us to finally play ASU? Fine by me. Just make them play it in Fayetteville. Why make it a veritable neutral site game in a stadium that our coaches vocally don't care much for playing in?
I've said this before and I'll say it again — people will stop treating us like a small time program when we stop acting like a small time program.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 6:15 am to Hawgeye
Just sitting in the stands had to be like walking through a blast furnace, no wonder the fans deserted in droves if they ran out of water by half time. Hell, I'm glad they did, if they had stayed people would have been dropping like flies.
We all have fond memories of WMS, but its best days are long, long, gone by. The Landmass schools used to play in Jackson, Alabama used to play in Birmingham... they all cut the cord a long time ago and haven't looked back.
We all have fond memories of WMS, but its best days are long, long, gone by. The Landmass schools used to play in Jackson, Alabama used to play in Birmingham... they all cut the cord a long time ago and haven't looked back.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 7:01 am to Arksulli
Stadium debate should be over…The actual debate to discuss is tearing that old lady down.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 7:18 am to Hawgeye
If LR wants to attract Razorback games or other collegiate football games, possibly bowl games, concerts, and other sorts of events and talent then it needs to be torn down and replaced asap. But if it’s only going to be used for high school football and the world cheese dip championship then I suppose there is no reason to at this time.
LR and Arkansas should use this as an opportunity to replace it with a new War Memorial Stadium. A legitimate venue could be good for the LR and AR economy.
The question comes down to how to pay for it. Hopefully besides taxes we could somehow get some grants and or donations.
LR and Arkansas should use this as an opportunity to replace it with a new War Memorial Stadium. A legitimate venue could be good for the LR and AR economy.
The question comes down to how to pay for it. Hopefully besides taxes we could somehow get some grants and or donations.
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 7:22 am
Posted on 9/3/23 at 7:24 am to PorkBelly
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The question comes down to how to pay for it. Hopefully besides taxes we could somehow get some grants and or donations.
How about all those damned 'big money' people in LR pay for it, since they're the ones wanting games there so bad. Obviously the rank and file citizenry of Central Arkansas will not even pay the price of admission for a D1 college football game, so I wouldn't expect much there
Posted on 9/3/23 at 7:36 am to Hawgeye
It's was brutally hot
Posted on 9/3/23 at 9:42 am to PorkBelly
Little Rock area just lets things go to waste in my opinion.
The arena in NLR just needs some upgrades so it can host NCAA tourney games again and also the women’s SEC Tourney. The Hogs play there once a year and the games cannot even be streamed because of the setup being so outdated.
They just seem to not care and are leaving quite a bit of money on the table by not keeping up. War Memorial is the same. Just letting it sit and expecting things to remain the same as always. Renovations to them is adding a new press box. Woopty doo.
There are 2 D1 schools, 1 FCS school, multiple D2 schools throughout the state where a nice, decent stadium could generate revenue each football season. There’s never been a better chance to attempt to host a bowl game, but the stadium is just trash.
The arena in NLR just needs some upgrades so it can host NCAA tourney games again and also the women’s SEC Tourney. The Hogs play there once a year and the games cannot even be streamed because of the setup being so outdated.
They just seem to not care and are leaving quite a bit of money on the table by not keeping up. War Memorial is the same. Just letting it sit and expecting things to remain the same as always. Renovations to them is adding a new press box. Woopty doo.
There are 2 D1 schools, 1 FCS school, multiple D2 schools throughout the state where a nice, decent stadium could generate revenue each football season. There’s never been a better chance to attempt to host a bowl game, but the stadium is just trash.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:20 am to Hawgeye
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Stadium debate should be over…The actual debate to discuss is tearing that old lady down.
STFU you soft arse bitch. It’s a football stadium, not a luxury resort. All you need is a seat and a field. War Memorial is one of the best environments for big games with a rich history.
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:30 am to Jon Ham
The great thing bout WMS is you can't get a bad seat
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:35 am to Jon Ham
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STFU you soft arse bitch. It’s a football stadium, not a luxury resort. All you need is a seat and a field. War Memorial is one of the best environments for big games with a rich history.
What the actual frick.
As a fan who attended games from the 60's through the 2000's there. That contract should've stopped in 2016.
There hasn't been a meaningful game played there in years.
Last game I attended was against Georgia, left at halftime because the environment was total fricking shite.
Now go back to the poli board and suck more of Ron's dick!
This post was edited on 9/3/23 at 10:35 am
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:38 am to Jon Ham
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War Memorial was one of the best environments for big games with a rich history.
FIFY
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:44 am to Hawgeye
Tear it down and replace it with a buc-ee’s
Posted on 9/3/23 at 10:53 am to hawgfaninc
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