Underdog Dynasty · Dec 16, 2015
Before They Bowled, They Brawled: Revisiting A-State/LaTech 1989
The Superdome is the site for some Indian Payback - Chuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsThe 1989 season wasn't memorable for either team. Louisiana Tech finishes the year 5-4-1. Arkansas State turned in an equally uninspiring 5-6 mark. Both programs were unaffiliated with conferences; rogue 1-AA independents seeking identity. The Indians, as A-State was known in those politically incorrect times, were led by the immortal Larry Lacewell. Captaining the Bulldogs was Joe Peace.
The Louisiana Tech/Arkansas State matchup of 1989 had everything but peace, though.