Signing Day 2006!

Now that National Signing Day has come and gone, check out the Current Razorback Football Signees. Join me in congratulating Houston Nutt and the rest
of the Razorback Coaching Staff on another "Job well done!"

When you look at the last few recruiting classes that Coach Nutt has put together for the Hogs, it appears that the program has made the turn and is heading back up the hill on our way to national prominence where we belong!

TO KEEP IT ALL IN PERSPECTIVE:

How excited should we be?
With 26 new faces on the team next year, how much pressure should we put on the Razorbacks to be successful next season? And how would you define 'Success'?
Remember these are young men who have not proven their ability at this level where everyone is as big, or bigger, as fast, or faster, as strong, or stronger, and as talented, or more talented than they are. Many of these guys were among the elite of their division in High School and for that I commend them, but lets get them on the field in the SEC and let them prove themselves before we go ordering their championship rings.

Please don't misunderstand me, Nobody wants them to be successful more than I do. I bleed Razorback Red. I would love nothing more than for them to give USC the woopin' they deserve right here in our own back yard, but I must remain realistic. It is game #1 of the 2006 season. We are implementing a brand new system under a brand new Offensive Coordinator who was a high school head coach just one short year ago. I am a huge Gus Malzahn fan and there is not doubt in my mind we will have a much improved team this season under his system, but we must take baby steps. Just because we got 4 of the 'Springdale 5' doesn't mean we can line up against the likes of anyone in the SEC and run or pass it all over the yard. We must remain grounded. I wish this team nothing but the best and I believe within 2 years we will be competing for the SEC Crown, but we will have to see how this team gels and what they can do on the field first.

SOMETHING TO PONDER: ARE YOU A TRUE FAN?

If USC comes in here and hands it to us like they did last year (70-17), not that I think they will, I don't want to hear all the so-called "fans" calling in to the post game shows and demanding Coach Nutt's head on a platter like they always do after a loss.
We need to get behind this young team who is chock full of talented athletes and give them all the support they will need to get us back to the promised land!

If you are a true "FAN" you must stick by your team through the tough times before you earn the right to ride the coat-tails of their success.

"The 'Gus Bus' is about to pull out of the station and there is plenty of room for you go hop aboard, but remember we ain't stoppin' in the middle of the season to let you jump on or off.

Make no mistake about it, I've got my seat on this bus and no matter how many bumps we may hit along the way I ain't gonna get off. And I have a seat reserved just for you! You must decide, are you in or out!?"

Lets give these kids and coaches the respect and support they deserve.

GO HOGS GO!