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How was the Roadtrip to Jonesboro

Posted on 9/13/15 at 6:18 pm
Posted by pioneerbasketball
Team Bunchie
Member since Oct 2005
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Posted on 9/13/15 at 6:18 pm
Just curious. Hope all returned happy and no speeding tickets.
Posted by everytrueson
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Mar 2012
5932 posts
Posted on 9/13/15 at 8:06 pm to
Well I got that speeding ticket on the way, but I am a lead foot and I have been deserving one for awhile. It was only for 100 bucks anyway.

We enjoyed our trip. We stayed in Hardy, AR at some reasonably priced hotel and it turned out to be fine for the price. The tailgating in Jonesboro began around noon and we set up our tailgate on the corner of Red Wolf and Aggie. Being so visible attracted other Mizzou faithful and there ended being a row of Mizzou canopies. Some of the people tailgating with us were family members of the players. It was a good post game tailgate and we watched the ends of the Oregon/Mich st and LSU/MSU games before we left.

The walk to the stadium was not bad at all. The stadium was small which was not a surprise, but they have apparently just completed some renovations that include a new press box. It looks pretty sharp.

I got a fantastic signal on my phone inside their stadium (not wifi). To the point that I was able to stream the OU/TENN game on the espn app. The biggest shocker is that I have tmobile and it worked so well, crazy.

I was surprised at the size of the crowd. I figured they would sell out for this game but they were not even close to a sellout. There were a LOT of empty seats. The stadium video board and sound were really good considering that we were in a Sun Belt stadium.

I will say this, our fans were terrible. This was without question the worst road crowd I have ever been with. The Mizzou sections were quiet most of the game and had trouble getting loud at all until the game was basically in hand. I know this is personal opinion, but I feel like all fans should at least get up on 3rd down and get loud for the defense, especially on the road. Maybe this location brought out Mizzou fans that don't go to many games? I don't know, but it was pathetic.

The few Arky state fans we talked with were very nice, although I heard someone on here had their car spit on or something. But overall it was a great time. We made it back to KC a few hours ago and everything was smooth sailing.
This post was edited on 9/13/15 at 8:10 pm
Posted by 5thTiger
Member since Nov 2014
7996 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 11:10 am to
Wasn't sure where to put this, but I found it funny to see Mizzou and the Chiefs win by identical 27-20 scores this weekend.

Both games had significantly different storylines of course, but the perception of each winning side is so different.
Posted by ONIERCK
The Leeg
Member since Sep 2015
78 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:06 pm to
Well, I'm a bit embarrassed. I got really drunk at Skinny Js and then when I got to the stadium they wouldn't let me in because I was so drunk and was yelling at ASU fans. I called one guy a "brother fricking fig" and I'm pretty sure he would have destroyed me if his friends hadn't stopped him. I made it back to SKinny Js to watch the game, but they wouldn't serve me so I made it over to Buffalo Wild Wings. Turns out, the game wasn't on TV and when they brought me the wrong order I threw a wing at the bartender so they threw me out of there. Somehow, I made it back to my hotel and passed out by the pool. Yesterday was a long drive home.
Posted by Trash Can
Member since Sep 2015
19 posts
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:11 pm to
I got a speeding ticket just outside of Jonesboro after drinking a 750 of Jack on the way, so thankfully I just got a speeding ticket. Pounded 2 containers of tic tacs when I saw the cop lights.

I arrived at the hotel and took a power nap in the lobby as I couldn't make it to the front desk. Then went to my room and fell asleep. Slept through the game, then drove home. I have some things to evaluate in my life.
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