An Open Letter To The Red Wolves | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

An Open Letter To The Red Wolves

Stop.

50
An Open Letter To The Red Wolves
The Sport Seer

Dear Red Wolves,

Stop. You know exactly what I'm talking about.

I am calling you out because I am so tired of it. I am a third year student at Arkansas State University and a Razorback fan. Uh-oh. Here comes the judgement and "traitor" name-calling. Here it goes.

A-State and U of A will not play each other. Give it up. As much as I would love for the Hogs to come to my home turf and allow me the opportunity to watch them for free with my student ID, we are not worth their time. I agree, it would be so great to host the greatest college football team in Arkansas, but why embarrass ourselves and waste their time to get our tails worn out by an SEC team?

Moment of honesty and humbleness, I am totally aware that the Arkansas Razorbacks aren't the best team in the South Eastern Conference, but they are improving with the best of these and giving their all to work their way up. Yes, they also lost to Toledo, so what? They beat Ole Miss in 2015, and Ole Miss beat Alabama, but the Hogs lost to Alabama. Just because we beat or lose to the same teams as them, it does not mean we should try to compete with them.

Stop using the excuse that Arkansas would benefit with ticket sales from the two biggest college teams in the state going head to head here in NEA. U of A already sells out stadiums and does not need to play the Red Wolves to get money. They're in the SEC. They don't struggle with getting money.

I would be so beside myself excited to host college game day, but A-State will not be be doing that anytime soon. When people say "college football", they don't think Sunbelt. They think SEC, Pac-12, Big-12, ACC, Big-10.

This isn't meant to step on toes or cause any hard feelings, because remember, I am a Red Wolf. Born and raised an Indian. I shed tears when they changed our mascot. So as a fan of both teams, I am publicly announcing:

I am not for the Arkansas/A-State game.

Give it up Red Wolves, it's not happening.

You don't have to be against one team to be for the other, Support your state and both teams.

Signing off! Howl yes and woo pig sooie!

Sincerely, fed up Arkansan.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

10 Things To Know About The First Semester Of College

10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

173
campus
Pexels

Starting college is pretty scary and fun at the same time. You are free of your parents(in most cases) but this is the first time you have no idea what the heck is going on. Here are 10 things you may want to know going into your first semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The Daily Struggles of Being a College Commuter

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

929
The Daily Struggles of Being a College Commuter
morethanwheels

I've been in college for four years now. I spent half my time as a commuter and half as a resident so I've experienced both sides of the housing spectrum. One thing I've learned comparing the two is that my struggles as a commuter far outweigh anything I went through while living on campus. Commuters have to deal with the problems school brings along with a slew of other issues; I've filled up my gas tank in the worst kind of weather conditions and napped in random places in public more times than I'm proud to say of. This is a list of some of the most challenging aspects of being a commuter.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

3671
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

17818
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments