Who is destroying the program?

Everyone wants to know what or whom is destroying the U of A athletics program.

The answer is simple.

The people of the state of Arkansas are destroying the U of A athletics program. There are those who are bound and determined to make certain that Houston Nutt loses his job. And for what? On the heels of the horrific events on the campus of Virginia Tech, arguing about what football coach called who and at what time is ridiculous.

Uncovering "facts" with respect to the U of A football program has become the most important activity in the lives of many. Or few? What possesses these individuals to personally devote their lives to destroying the life of Houston Nutt? What has he done to any of these people to deserve all of this grief?

Here are some "facts" as I see them.

Before Houston Nutt, the Razorbacks were not competitive in the SEC. Before Houston Nutt, Arkansas did not produce the number of major college football players from its high schools. (7 on 7, HS spring football) Before Houston Nutt, Arkansans did not even know the word "recruiting". Before Houston Nutt, I sat in (a smaller) half-full Razorback Stadium and War Memorial Stadium.

Can anyone argue with my "facts"? We as Razorback fans and as a state are better for having Houston Nutt as the head football coach at the flagship University of the state of Arkansas. Houston has given his heart, soul, time, and now his personal privacy to the people of the state of Arkansas. How many of you anonymous shadow dwellers would be willing to do the same? For those of you with children, like myself, what are you teaching them about the way to treat people? Do you want them to grow up in a world where they are always looking for the faults of others?

I want to say "Thank you, Coach Nutt." Thank you for putting up with 2006 and 2007. Thank you for coaching the Razorbacks to 10 wins last year. I, and all TrueFans, look forward to the upcoming football season. I and my family will be in attendance at each home game in both Fayetteville and Little Rock.

Finally, a message to all who continue to slander Houston Nutt. It is my hope that I will not see you at any of the home football games this coming season. Please do not be surprised when others buy the season tickets that you choose not to renew this season. Also, do not be surprised when recruiting suffers inside the state. It is those in-state recruits that continue to hear all the negativity from those who claim to support the program.

Kevin N. '98