JONESBORO -- The bitter aftertaste of the program's worst season in more than two decades lingered in the mouths of Arkansas State for 280 days.
In the intervening 6,720 hours, the Red Wolves vowed to themselves they'd avoid a repeat.
The Red Wolves dominated overmatched Grambling State, routing the Tigers 58-3 on Saturday night at Centennial Bank Stadium in a game ASU led 30-0 after less than a quarter and a half.
James Blackman led touchdown drives on four of the Red Wolves' first five series, finishing 15 of 20 for 210 yards with 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing scores.