WPS! Howl Yes - I do it like a BIG BEAR!

I am so sick and tired of hearing all the trash talk about college football in Arkansas.  I work at ASU - they write my paycheck every other week but that doesn't give me any right to talk badly about any other university in the state - regarding sports, academics, etc.  I see it all over Facebook, I hear it daily around campus along with on the radio.  It is completely uncalled for and makes most people look ridiculous.  I worked at UCA as a student worker and don't recall any type of talk regarding ASU or U of A in the office [we did talk trash about TECH but that was totally allowed].

I have tailgated at both Razorback, Bears, Wonderboys and Red Wolf football games.  Is there a difference, yes, there was for me.  It has been many years since I was around UCA or Arkansas Tech, I know that a lot has changed since I attended my last game on either campus, so I can't elaborate on those two campuses.  The area where I tailgate in Jonesboro is more kid friendly - there are adults drinking beverages, listening to music, and having a great time but it seems much more low key.  I don't tailgate in the Pines though which is where the fraternity and sororities hang out, I'm a bit too old for that scene.  When I have tailgated at a Razorback football games, I wouldn't want any child around.  Cranked up music, baggo, lots of beer, and even more stories that should not be heard by any child.  There are a lot of drunk people, I've seen more than one sorority girl throwing up out in the open.  One too many beers, I suppose.  Both tailgating experiences have been very fun and I always look forward to going back.... I can say this, being able to drive over to a game and after it's over drive back home in 30 minutes sure is nice!

I don't know why people believe that they have to the right to talk about businesses or other people that support another university in the state of Arkansas.... along with the Red Wolves.  Does it really matter to you?  Isn't that kind of like the Chick-fil-A thing -- doesn't a business have it's own right to support whomever they want.  Geez!  If I had a business I would support and promote whomever I wanted.  FYI - I have a framed piece of paper hanging on the wall in my office that says University of Central Arkansas - am I supporting another university too?

I'm honestly embarrassed by some of the things I hear.  The representatives of ASU [students, faculty, and staff] as they speak so unkindly of other schools in the state.  How enjoyable it is to see the Hogs lose, how it could always be worse - that you could go to UCA, how ASU could beat the Hogs but the Hogs are too scared to play them [which may or may not be true], etc. etc.

That is all I'm going to say for now, I'd prefer to keep my job.  I support all universities in the state - I enjoy tailgating and watching football but I don't grip and complain about everyone all the time.  Geez people, get happy in the pants you got mad in!

Happy Friday!  Let's go Bobcats!

[Hey ASU fans, don't get pissed it's high school football!]