Whooooooo- Pig Soiieeeeee!!!

Yup! I'm going to go call the Hogs!

The Razorbacks sports teams have been a part of my life since day one! That would be because when I was born- my folks were in the music program there... and... if you have a ball game of any type- then you also have a band! I was born during basketball season- but, that doesn't seem to have mattered much. I like just about any athletic event that they participate in.

Our house was a mere block away from the athletic center. We even park in my old "yard" when we go back for games. Why! We even had our very own personal football field in the backyard! Okay-- it was Fayetteville High School's (at that time) but- I thought everybody grew up watching the big boys knock one another down and the band practicing drill after drill in preparation for the "BAND GAME!"... yeah- I know! But, for a long time- I thought that the whole reason they played football was to introduce the band and then to lead them out.

Anyway-- as an adult- I've never been to a Razorback BB game. Been to a couple of football games (even been to see them play in the Cotton Bowl stadium!)... but, mostly have watched them on TV or listened on the radio. I've seen a few of the individual Razorbacks play and have had the pleasure of meeting the great Sidney Moncrief and getting his autograph... took my kid, too! But... haven't had the pleasure of sitting in what is now called "Bud Walton Arena".

Until THIS year that is! Yeeehaaawwwww! On Feb 18th (one day before my dsister's 41st birthday!) I'm going to see the boys in RED play Florida! Should be a really good game, too- Florida's ranked pretty well this year- fifth as of the current standings. I don't really have any idea what Stan Heath has in mind cuz as of today- the Hogs have a lot to prove. So, I'd GUESS he's got a LOT on his mind! I sure hope that this is a better year than the last few. Too- I'm just as glad that I'm going when I DO get to finally see them play- it's not under the leadership of Nolan Richardson. Stan's presence has been a breath of fresh air- though it has yet to materialize into any winning streaks.

All in all, though- I'm not exactly sure what to expect... I sure look forward to calling the Hogs again!

Whooooo, Pig SOOOIEEEEE!