Aleric Watson News Today

JONESBORO -- The numbers on their own tells a story: 2 for 33.

JONESBORO -- Even in victory, Arkansas State gave its coaching staff more than enough to nit-pick -- or perhaps, eviscerate -- when it came to offensive execution against Massachusetts.

As much as Arkansas State Coach Butch Jones lamented the Red Wolves run of nine games in as many weeks to start the 2022 season from an injury perspective, he also spoke prior to ASUs open date about the impact it had on recruiting.

JONESBORO -- Arkansas State defensive lineman Ethan Hassler still holds onto a vivid memory from his junior year at Collierville (Tenn.) High School.

"I think he’s gonna have a tremendous career," interim coach Mike Sanford said after Tyson's two-touchdown performance vs. Arizona State.

JONESBORO -- For a half-hour Saturday evening, the clouds parted and sunlight crept in, a rainbow filling the golden-tinted sky over Centennial Bank Stadium.

In its first three games of 2022, Arkansas States offensive line never went full gangbusters.

A few minutes before Butch Jones' news conference wrapped up, the double doors in the front right corner of Arkansas State's auditorium swung open.

Twenty plays, 90 yards, the final 10:26 off the clock.