PA to play on ESPN

[Red Devil Alum]

From PA's Facebook page:

"On September 15th the Bruins will host Parkway Bossier (LA) in a LIVE nationally televised game on ESPN. Parkway is headlined by TCU commit Justin Rogers who has 30 Power 5 offers. The Panthers also have the #1 rated receiver in the nation; Terrance Marshall has 25 division 1 offers, including Arkansas."


But remember, if PA beats Parkway Bossier it's because Parkway sucks.

[beach bum]

From PA's Facebook page:

"On September 15th the Bruins will host Parkway Bossier (LA) in a LIVE nationally televised game on ESPN. Parkway is headlined by TCU commit Justin Rogers who has 30 Power 5 offers. The Panthers also have the #1 rated receiver in the nation; Terrance Marshall has 25 division 1 offers, including Arkansas."


But remember, if PA beats Parkway Bossier it's because Parkway sucks.

Is that actually on ESPN and not just one of the other channels like ESPN U or something? If so that is pretty sweet.

[Beaver Fever]

I wonder why they get to play onESPN and the AAA didn't let Earle?

[Red Devil Alum]

Is that actually on ESPN and not just one of the other channels like ESPN U or something? If so that is pretty sweet.

PA's post said ESPN, but you make a good point that it could be one of the other entities.

[way2go]

I wonder why they get to play onESPN and the AAA didn't let Earle?

I wondered the same thing.

[beach bum]

Well, I know the answer to that but it would offend people to hear the truth.

[#1jacketfan]

I wonder why they get to play onESPN and the AAA didn't let Earle?

Earle don't have the funds PA has...

[STBruin]

I wonder why they get to play onESPN and the AAA didn't let Earle?

When was Earle going to play on ESPN? Since we played on Bleacher Report's live stream last year...makes no sense why they wouldn't let them.

[AirWarren]

Well, I know the answer to that but it would offend people to hear the truth.

Shhh. Lanny is watching.

[zsparker93]

Should be a fun matchup if you like offense. I grew up in Shreveport, and I've said for years that Louisiana football is a whole different level from Arkansas. We'll see if Parkway can back up my talk. Looking forward to a great game.

[HorseFeathers]

Well, I know the answer to that but it would offend people to hear the truth.

Wasn't gonna give the $$$ enough money for it to be okay right???

When was Earle going to play on ESPN? Since we played on Bleacher Report's live stream last year...makes no sense why they wouldn't let them.

Supposedly had a game offered to them by ESPN to be played in Georgia...

[Red Devil Alum]

Doesn't it help the AAA and Arkansas football to have a team play on national TV? I don't know anything about Earle, but PA isn't paying the AAA to let them play on tv.  Silly.

[Wonderdog]

Doesn't it help the AAA and Arkansas football to have a team play on national TV? I don't know anything about Earle, but PA isn't paying the AAA to let them play on tv.  Silly.

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=151803.0

[Hoghead2]

I stay 3 Blocks from BC Parkway's Panther Stadium. Will PA come here next year or is this a one time deal ? Will this game be played in the mini van Stadium at PA ? Parkway has talent, but the onside kick kings are going to give them some problems. I say PA wins strictly om style of play. Parkway has never seen anything like this before. PA 48 BC Parkway 31... ESPN makes a good choice in this game.

[STBruin]

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=151803.0

From what I have heard...the AAA is only allowing teams to play out of state against border states. That is why this year PA is playing teams from OK, LA, and TN. So if Earle was going to Georgia, that might be why it was blocked.

[Chip]

This will be a great game.  My brother was the head coach at Parkway before he went to Wynne.  They have a good program with good athletes but so does PA.  It will be a match-up of 2 really good programs, I definitely will be watching! Good call ESPN!

[Beaver Fever]

I thought PA played in Utah last year, and California the year before.

[old.dole]

Coincidentally they changed it just this year apparently lol

[BigLion10]

If PA would have had the chance to play in Georgia like Earle the AAA would have been up in arms trying to help them get there

[BigLion10]

PA has been to Cali, Utah, and Kentucky the last 4 years

[STBruin]

PA has been to Cali, Utah, and Kentucky the last 4 years

Oh I know...cause I have been to Utah and Kentucky with them...but from what I heard they have put a stop to playing any out of state games other than border states.

[Red Devil Alum]

Oh I know...cause I have been to Utah and Kentucky with them...but from what I heard they have put a stop to playing any out of state games other than border states.

Which makes no sense. If a school can pull it off, let them do it.

[Wonderdog]

Which makes no sense. If a school can pull it off, let them do it.

I concur. I just hate that Earle had that opportunity and it has been denied to them.

[AT]

I just hope Parkway Bossier has brought their college ruled paper to measure from hash to hash before they play PA.

[HorseFeathers]

I concur. I just hate that Earle had that opportunity and it has been denied to them.

If a school has the opportunity to appear on t.v in a good way....then the AAA should step out of the way....

[Lumberjackfan1978]

If a school has the opportunity to appear on t.v in a good way....then the AAA should step out of the way....

Exactly the AAA should stop dictating who a team can play if it's in a good way

[Chief_Osceola™]

I just hope Parkway Bossier has brought their college ruled paper to measure from hash to hash before they play PA.

VERY underrated post.  That thread was pure gold.

[Red Devil Alum]

VERY underrated post.  That thread was pure gold.

I didn't understand it. What am I missing?

[Jimbo Morphis]

If a school has the opportunity to appear on t.v in a good way....then the AAA should step out of the way....

Everyone should calm down until they know details. The posts from a couple of Earle posters were pretty sketchy.

[AT]

I didn't understand it. What am I missing?

Here you go:

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=137458.0

[AT]

Here you go:

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=137458.0

Reply 13 on is where it gets interesting since the thread itself looks innocent enough at first.

[makessense]

My information is second hand (ie not from a head coach, AD, or from the AAA).  The AAA is allowing any Arkansas team to play a team in a border state but will only allow a team to travel across that boundary if it is a home and home series.  I know PA has done this over the last few years but I am not sure about any others.  My assumption is this only effects football.  Anyone know the details around this?

[Red Devil Alum]

Reply 13 on is where it gets interesting since the thread itself looks innocent enough at first.

That's pretty funny stuff.

[Okieback]

From what I have heard...the AAA is only allowing teams to play out of state against border states. That is why this year PA is playing teams from OK, LA, and TN. So if Earle was going to Georgia, that might be why it was blocked.

AAA also makes teams pay to go to an out of state scrimmage too from what I've been told.  That's just greedy.

[Chief_Osceola™]

Well, I know the answer to that but it would offend people to hear the truth.

That sounds kind of like Randy Marsh on Wheel of Fortune.  "Well I think I know the answer, but I don't want to say it."

[Rulesman]

AAA also makes teams pay to go to an out of state scrimmage too from what I've been told.

Who told you that?

[Rob Van Winkle]

Reply 13 on is where it gets interesting since the thread itself looks innocent enough at first.

That was pure gold!!! Glad you let the rest of us in on this one!!!

[BruinBacker]

High School rankings are pretty meaningless, especially in the preseason.  However, Parkway Bossier is preseason #92 and PA is preseason #97 (the only Arkansas team ranked) in High School Football America's poll.  Ought to be a great game Sep 12th!

http://highschoolfootballamerica.com/high-school-football-america-preseason-top-100/

[Overdahill]

Go Bruins! Represent! interesting that a number of PA's former out of state opponents also in this year's pre-season 100: Chamindade (CA), SLC East (Utah), Highland Park (Texas)

[Maynard G Krebs]

Maybe I'll be in a crowd shot on ESPN and be discovered 😜

[Overdahill]

Maybe I'll be in a crowd shot on ESPN and be discovered 😜

Are you coming by Limo again? 

[Maynard G Krebs]

Are you coming by Limo again? 

You had to ask?

[SUGARTOWN]

Are you coming by Limo again? 

Of course he is... 

[Overdahill]

You had to ask?

I aint livin right; I should of hired your agent!

[Maynard G Krebs]

Of course he is... 

Gotta get that tooth fixed....

[Youngsta71701]

From PA's Facebook page:

"On September 15th the Bruins will host Parkway Bossier (LA) in a LIVE nationally televised game on ESPN. Parkway is headlined by TCU commit Justin Rogers who has 30 Power 5 offers. The Panthers also have the #1 rated receiver in the nation; Terrance Marshall has 25 division 1 offers, including Arkansas."


But remember, if PA beats Parkway Bossier it's because Parkway sucks.

Yep, that's usually the norm. Or they're just not as good as they used to be.

[Complete Biased PoV]

Here you go:

http://www.fearlessfriday.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=137458.0

Wow, that was already 3 years ago...hahaha

[Complete Biased PoV]

From what I have heard...the AAA is only allowing teams to play out of state against border states. That is why this year PA is playing teams from OK, LA, and TN. So if Earle was going to Georgia, that might be why it was blocked.

This is a true statement!  They are saying the student-athletes miss too much school.  But, lets not talk about state basketball tournaments being played in all corners of the state and starting on a Tuesday!  Also guess there will be no more baseball and softball teams traveling to Gulf Shores for tournaments.  Worst thing the AAA can do for the promotion of Arkansas athletics.

[BigLion10]

its All about the Benjamins for AAA

[Chief_Osceola™]

This is a true statement!  They are saying the student-athletes miss too much school.  But, lets not talk about state basketball tournaments being played in all corners of the state and starting on a Tuesday!  Also guess there will be no more baseball and softball teams traveling to Gulf Shores for tournaments.  Worst thing the AAA can do for the promotion of Arkansas athletics.

Their argument to answer the why or why not of a situation changes to fit their arbitrary enforcement of a specific rule, likely depending on the team in question.  It seems to work a lot like the NCAA with regard to punishment for rule-breakers.