As thanks to Arkansas State head coach Gus Malzahn’s acknowledgement of their restaurant as a primary football recruiting tool, Olive Garden has announced that they will soon be running a commercial for it’s establishment featuring the University and it’s football program.  below is the early story board concept for the ads that are scheduled to run throughout the South…

With Johnny’s father completely out of the picture, it’s hard for me, as a single mom, to really understand this whole recruiting process and know whats best for my son.  I want to know that he’ll go to a school that looks out for his best interests…

…and somewhere where I can come visit him every single weekend.

A school that knows the importance of a good education and a home cooked meal.

That’s why he’s going to go play for Gus Malzahn at Arkansas State in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Not only is Arkansas State a great school, but Jonesboro is home to many worthwhile attractions…

…like the Craighead National Forest…

…the Foundation of Arts and Community Theater of Jonesboro….

 …and of course, the Electric Cowboy…

Don’t you dare bring a bastard child into this family, DO YOU HEAR ME JOHNNY!?

I’m just kidding, dear.  You go right ahead and leave some poor girl barefoot and pregnant while you take no personal or finacial responsibility for your actions whatsoever.  IT’S WHAT THE MEN IN THIS FAMILY DO!!! WHY SHOULD YOU BE ANY DIFFERENT!!!?!?!???!

Arkansas State, Jonesboro, and the Olive Garden…when you’re here, you’re family.