The University of Arkansas
Posted by thespiritofcollege on May 15, 2008
I have decided to begin with the Southeastern Conference. I will begin in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the University of Arkansas: Home of the Razorbacks!
Quick Facts
- Established in 1871
- 18,647 students
- Colors: Cardinal Red and White
- Nicknames: Razorbacks and Ladybacks
- Website: www.uark.edu, www.hogwired.com
The University of Arkansas is known for its passionate and rabid fans. This tradition rich university can be a crazy place to be if the hogs are playing in town. The Hogs can be proud of their teams, but they can be even more proud of their facilities. Arkansas has some of the nicest facilities in the entire nation. Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium (2), which can seat up to 76,000 crazy hog fans for a football game, is one of the most intimidating places for visiting teams in the country. The men’s and women’s basketball teams play in Bud Walton Arena, which seats 19,200 fans, is one of the largest in the nation. The baseball team, one of the most successful teams in Razorback sports plays in the beautiful Baum Stadium, which seats 10,737 fans. No matter the sport or the venue, it is always guaranteed that hog fans will come out in droves to support their team.
The University of Arkansas is also host to many traditions:
If you attend a Razorback sporting event, it is almost certain that you will hear the fans call the hogs. The hog call was started in the 1920s by fans who wanted to cheer up the players who were being beaten. It has transformed to what we hear today, which is three “Woo Pig Sooie”s followed by a “Razorbacks.” You may view a video of the famous hog call here.
The Arkansas Fight Song is also a huge tradition at the University of Arkansas. It is sung by the student body after every home game. The lyrics are as follows: Hit that line, Hit that line, Keep on going. Run that ball right down the field. Give a cheer: Rah! Rah! Never fear: Rah! Rah! Arkansas will never yield. On your toes, Razorbacks, to the finish. Carry on with all your might. For it’s A-A-A-R-K-A-N-S-A-S for Arkansas! Fight! Fight! Fight! The song can be heard here.
Running through the A is a must see at an Arkansas Razorbacks game. Before every home football game, the marching band forms an a which the Razorback football teams runs through. The fans give a loud roar as their team enters the field, many of whom are wearing a lid, a hat with a running razorback on top of it.
Although Fayetteville is the official home of Razorback Football, at least one game is held each year at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The stadium, which has a capacity of 53,727, used to be the home of the Razorbacks, and many fans, most of whom live in Little Rock, like to see games played there.
The main rivals of the Razorbacks are the Tigers from Louisiana State University and the Longhorns from Texas University.
Coming Next: Louisiana State University
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