Why do people not like SFA?

[Grizzaholic]

Lets try and keep this civil.

Why do people from the Southland, and elsewhere, really not like SFA?

Is it the fans?
Is it the players/coach?

What?

[AshevilleApp2]

I don't mind SFA, except when they come to Boone and knock us out of the playoffs.

[danefan]

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/sasu/sports/genrel/auto_headshot/1079461.jpeg

[Green Cookie Monster]

829-6, that wasn't necessary.

[DG Cowboy]

The more teams have had something important riding on games they play, the more intense the fans are. McNeese-SFA fans are in that category. But, hey, I like the RevSFA just fine. We already have a little wager on this year's game because he and I put up or shut up.

Now that I think about it, I don't think anyone in the SLC likes McNeese. Dennis Franchione is a good reason to not like Texas State as they ride off into the Wacky sunset.

[Dane96]

They run up the score...against already game-time soundly beaten competition. Coach is an ***.

[TheRevSFA]

They run up the score...against already game-time soundly beaten competition. Coach is an ***.

Clarify that. Is that they won 82-6, or is it that they kept trying to go for 2?

I'm not in any way, shape, or form defending going for 2, but if the third string offense is out there, let them run the offense.

[TheRevSFA]

The more teams have had something important riding on games they play, the more intense the fans are. McNeese-SFA fans are in that category. But, hey, I like the RevSFA just fine. We already have a little wager on this year's game because he and I put up or shut up.

Now that I think about it, I don't think anyone in the SLC likes McNeese. Dennis Franchione is a good reason to not like Texas State as they ride off into the Wacky sunset.

Thanks DG, I am looking forward to going out to Lake Charles next year to tailgate.

[andy7171]

I seem to remember something about faking injury to stop the clock. xnonox

[JSUBison]

Fans aren't the issue, I went down there when NDSU played them 5 years ago, and they were great people. Don't like the coach for having them wallowing on the field at A&M, chucking the ball all over the place when up by 50-60 points, and the going for 2 against a bunch of high schoolers. I know SFA is a pass first team, but eventually they will find themselves in the position where the passing game either isn't working or not an option for some reason. What better time to work on contingency running game plans?

[Dane96]

Clarify that. Is that they won 82-6, or is it that they kept trying to go for 2?

I'm not in any way, shape, or form defending going for 2, but if the third string offense is out there, let them run the offense.

This is a multi-year argument. This has been discussed ad nauseum for two years running.

[Dane96]

I seem to remember something about faking injury to stop the clock. xnonox

And this!

[Grizzaholic]

I don't mind SFA, except when they come to Boone and knock us out of the playoffs.

xrolleyesx

[BEAR]

Having only been in the SLC for a short time, I've seen some of the strangest things I've ever seen in football thanks to SFA. (2008 being the strangest with the conference title)

1. SFA players faking injuries on the field.
2. SFA running up the scores on d3 squads.
3. SFA dominate conference and get blown out in the playoffs.
4. SFA go defeated in 2007.
5. That "lumberjack" ...um..enough said. xlolx

I have to say SFA brings alot to the table. xlolx I don't hate them..maybe one day I will. :D

[FormerPokeCenter]

Having only been in the SLC for a short time, I've seen some of the strangest things I've ever seen in football thanks to SFA. (2008 being the strangest with the conference title)

1. SFA players faking injuries on the field.
2. SFA running up the scores on d3 squads.
3. SFA dominate conference and get blown out in the playoffs.
4. SFA go defeated in 2007.
5. That "lumberjack" ...um..enough said. xlolx

I have to say SFA brings alot to the table. xlolx I don't hate them..maybe one day I will. :D

Undefeated??

I must have slept through that...

J.C. Harper's not a bad coach, but he has a tendancy to display a complete and total lack of class at times...and, I think you've seen that carry over to his squads....

The 4-2-Fake-a-cramp defense, running up the score, etc.,

Aside from sharing the conference title in 2009 and winning it outright in 2010, SFA hasn't done much since the late 80's, when they made a deep run in the playoffs, which they had to later forfeit because they used ineligile players...

Basically, they have a year or two of relevance every two or three decades.

I don't hate them, I simply have a lot of disdain for them and eschew the notion that they're the powerhouse they fancy themselves to be.

Props on Moses winning the Payton, though....

[Grizzaholic]

Thanks for some insight all.

[Skjellyfetti]

the color purple


and also that youtube video of them playing in a frozen creek before getting destroyed by Montana in the playoffs.

[TheRevSFA]

No SFA went 0 for the season in 2007..so...defeated.

[TheRevSFA]

Undefeated??

I must have slept through that...

J.C. Harper's not a bad coach, but he has a tendancy to display a complete and total lack of class at times...and, I think you've seen that carry over to his squads....

The 4-2-Fake-a-cramp defense, running up the score, etc.,

Aside from sharing the conference title in 2009 and winning it outright in 2010, SFA hasn't done much since the late 80's, when they made a deep run in the playoffs, which they had to later forfeit because they used ineligile players...

Basically, they have a year or two of relevance every two or three decades.

I don't hate them, I simply have a lot of disdain for them and eschew the notion that they're the powerhouse they fancy themselves to be.

Props on Moses winning the Payton, though....

No real true fan considers us a powerhouse. We all know that the powerhouse in the conference is your group of blackjack dealers in Lake Charles.

[813Jag]

I don't have a problem with them, I was invitied to join the bandwagon by the Rev xthumbsupx

[Grizzaholic]

I don't have a problem with them, I was invitied to join the bandwagon by the Rev xthumbsupx

You know what they say about where to keep your enemies...

[msupokes1]

I don't hate SFA. I don't particuarly like Coach Harper but the rest of the SFA bunch is ok. We had a few good games in the 90's one of which resulted in our McNeese flag not being run around the field after a touchdown anymore. I think the McNeese-SFA game is one that I look forward to almost every year.

[BEAR]

Undefeated??

I must have slept through that...

Nope. I said DEFEATED, not UN-defeated. xlolx

[813Jag]

You know what they say about where to keep your enemies...
I gonna believe that the Rev likes me

[McNeese75]

No prolblem with the Jack Fans or the team itself. I even have a nephew on the SFA team.

J.C. Harper however is a tool.

[FormerPokeCenter]

No real true fan considers us a powerhouse. We all know that the powerhouse in the conference is your group of blackjack dealers in Lake Charles.

Most of our base are blue-collar refinery worker types.....all the blackjack dealers you see are the unemployable SFA fans who migrate to Lake Chuck looking for work ;)

[dbackjon]

I like all Lumberjacks

[McNeese75]

I like all Lumberjacks

I bet you do xwhistlex

[BEAR]

I like all Lumberjacks

xeyebrowx xlolx

[BEAR]

I've got a new sig line. xlolx

[msupokes1]

I like all Lumberjacks

Wow that is interesting. I guess it gets lonely in the mountains though. HAHA

[Grizzaholic]

Wow that is interesting. I guess it gets lonely in the mountains though. HAHA

ummm...

[dbackjon]

ummm...



xlolxxlolxxlolx

[McTailGator]

I don't think people hate them...

McNeese fans didn't really fancy their previous HC Mike Santigo for a bunch of reasons. He was once a McNeese OC.

SFA's current HC is also a former McNeese assisstant, and is really a funny guy. He does some strange things, but all in all, I don't think they are hatted.

Now Texas State... Their A-hole students does it enough for me.

I can't wait for them to be gone for good and begin loosing their @$$ forever.

[Grizzaholic]

xlolxxlolxxlolx

Don't you live in Scottsdale? Or is it because NAU is at 7000 feet? I am so so confused.

[Dane96]

I don't hate SFA. I don't particuarly like Coach Harper but the rest of the SFA bunch is ok. We had a few good games in the 90's one of which resulted in our McNeese flag not being run around the field after a touchdown anymore. I think the McNeese-SFA game is one that I look forward to almost every year.

Yeah, I dont hate the school or team...I agree with this. Coach has brought some unnecessary criticism to the school.

[TheRevSFA]

Most of our base are blue-collar refinery worker types.....all the blackjack dealers you see are the unemployable SFA fans who migrate to Lake Chuck looking for work ;)

I thought mcneese grads ran the casinos, while lamar grads deal at the tables and Nicholls grads park your car?

[dbackjon]

Don't you live in Scottsdale? Or is it because NAU is at 7000 feet? I am so so confused.


Yes, Yes, Yes

[GSU1-A]

GSU loves SFA... Thank you, come again! 1989

1989 Georgia Southern V Stephen F. Austin 37–34 Paulson Stadium Attend: 25,725 Coach Erk Russell

[McCowboys]

I'm pretty sure the flag controversy was due to Northwestern State's coach's son trying to tackle one of our cheerleaders, not SFA.

[TheRevSFA]

This is a multi-year argument. This has been discussed ad nauseum for two years running.

Think someone's a bit upset about the beatdown they received in Nacogdoches.

:D

[TheRevSFA]

I gonna believe that the Rev likes me

The Rev likes everybody....

[Dane96]

Think someone's a bit upset about the beatdown they received in Nacogdoches.

:D

Maybe...I am more upset that our Defensive Coordinator hasn't recruited a cover corner in 20 years...maybe we would be able to shut down a bunch of hillbillies.

;)

[TheRevSFA]

Maybe...I am more upset that our Defensive Coordinator hasn't recruited a cover corner in 20 years...maybe we would be able to shut down a bunch of hillbillies.

;)

With your new stadium, anything is possible.

[TheRevSFA]

Maybe...I am more upset that our Defensive Coordinator hasn't recruited a cover corner in 20 years...maybe we would be able to shut down a bunch of hillbillies.

;)

and I had to rep that..well played.

[blackfordpu]

Lets try and keep this civil.

Why do people from the Southland, and elsewhere, really not like SFA?

Is it the fans?
Is it the players/coach?

What?

It could be because after getting beat down in their house they take cheap shots and start fights that get multiple players suspended.

[TheRevSFA]

It could be because after getting beat down in their house they take cheap shots and start fights that get multiple players suspended.

Hey kinda sounds like the Sam fans when they got their *** beat in the SLC tourney in 04...starting fights and such

[Dane96]

and I had to rep that..well played.

Gracias...I am sure I will return the favor someday.

[blackfordpu]

Hey kinda sounds like the Sam fans when they got their *** beat in the SLC tourney in 04...starting fights and such

what are you talking about?

[TheRevSFA]

what are you talking about?

Actually I've got two stories about run ins with sam fans involving basketball, but in 2004 you guys came to our JC and got beat. After the game some of your fans tried to start **** with myself and some others in the parking lot. The other story involves me going to your JC and some quality fans starting **** in the bathrooms.

Note: I don't lump all of your fans into the trashy category, like you love to do with SFA, but y'all do have some classless fans, like we do,and y'all have some good fans, like we do

[Grizzaholic]

Hey REV, you cannot spell classless without class. Just sayin'

[TheRevSFA]

And BFPU I did go away from what you said, but it's almost hypocritical for sam fans to get upset about a team fight web their fans cause fights with SFA fans. Those fans I cannot stand

You, however, are one I like

[LIONFAN07]

I have never had a problem with SFA fans in my trips to Nacogdoches. They seem like great people. No respect for Harper. He has done a number of things over the years that have gotten under my skin.

[Grizalltheway]

70-14 and 51-0.xeekx

Can't find much reason to hate 'em.

[McTailGator]

I'm pretty sure the flag controversy was due to Northwestern State's coach's son trying to tackle one of our cheerleaders, not SFA.

No, there was also a flag incident in 1995 at SFA.

[LeadBolt]

I have nothing against SFA. I don't particularly care for people who go around with a Chralie Borwn attitude asking why nobody likes them in general. Just sayin' xtwocentsx

[bkrownd]

They run up the score...against already game-time soundly beaten competition. Coach is an ***.

Nobody "runs up the score". Pathetic losers just fail to do their job of stopping their opponents from scoring, and get exactly what they deserve.

[Grizzaholic]

I have nothing against SFA. I don't particularly care for people who go around with a Chralie Borwn attitude asking why nobody likes them in general. Just sayin' xtwocentsx

Mouah? Just seemed to be more dislike last year and this for SFA that I didn't understand.

[citdog]

I like JFA (Jodie Foster's Army)




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFG8IapeSUM

[txstatebobcat]

Us Texas State fans love SFA. Guaranteed win everytime. xnodx

[blackfordpu]

And BFPU I did go away from what you said, but it's almost hypocritical for sam fans to get upset about a team fight web their fans cause fights with SFA fans. Those fans I cannot stand

You, however, are one I like

I have never heard about fights at any games caused by fans, though I'm sure it happens and I am sorry for.

However, we are on the reasons people don't like SFA so get back to the fighting on the field. You have to admit that was a cheap shot in 2004 that started that brawl.

And you aren't too bad yourself Rev, maybe if I can hold my temper we can have a "beverage" at the BOTPW. ;)

[McNeese75]

Pretty opinionated there bk. What about when the other team is an extremely overmatched lower division non-scholly team? I guess you just want to put the pedal to the floor and score 100 on em. If so, apply at SFA for a coaching job, you should fit right in.

[TheRevSFA]

Us Texas State fans love SFA. Guaranteed win everytime. xnodx

It's going to be funny when we actually beat you and you're FBS :D

[txstatebobcat]

It's going to be funny when we actually beat you and you're FBS :D

We were the worst team in the Southland last year and you still couldn't beat us, nor the year before that, or before that or before that or before that. Starting to see a pattern here? I am. xlolx

[TheRevSFA]

We were the worst team in the Southland last year and you still couldn't beat us, nor the year before that, or before that or before that or before that. Starting to see a pattern here? I am. xlolx

Yeah..but the past two years losing to you didn't exactly have an effect on us winning the championship...oh well..

[crossfire07]

Us Texas State fans love SFA. Guaranteed win everytime. xnodx

All that money Texas STATE spends every year they should be beating everybody badly every week. They lost to Nicholls AT HOME who has the least amount of dollars of any SLC school.

[crossfire07]

Nobody "runs up the score". Pathetic losers just fail to do their job of stopping their opponents from scoring, and get exactly what they deserve.

I take it you are not up on SFA's coach and his history. Going for 2 when the game is WELL out of reach does not show much class at all.Throwing bombs when it is out of reach is even lower. Seems like that would be a good time to practice a non existing running game wouldn't it? I have no problem with SFA other than their coach. I enjoy going to their stadium and the bike ride getting there is an awesome. I have never had any problem with their fans at their stadium. Hell, they even let me go to the front of the line at Starbucks after the game last time we was there and lost :)