Numbers retired at Arkansas

[Ugly Uncle]

Do you know of any numbers that have been retired at Arkansas and who they belonged to?

What numbers should be retired and for who, and why?

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Dale's 8 years?

[doo-ran]

I just know of Brandon's. What about McClard's or Little's? Are either of these worthy?, or is/was being a kicker still too much ask for with the Hogs. I would say so long that Nutt is coach or AD a kicker will not have a jersey retired... I'll ask my dad tomorrow...he might know of someone else.

[Ugly Uncle]

I just know of Brandon's. What about McClard's or Little's? Are either of these worthy?, or is/was being a kicker still too much ask for with the Hogs. I would say so long that Nutt is coach or AD a kicker will not have a jersey retired... I'll ask my dad tomorrow...he might know of someone else.

I would agree with Steve Little.  I hope about 4 years from now people will be wanting to retire the number 5 and 16.

[Richard_white]

Steve Atwater's # should be retired.

[Sao Ming]

Moncrief's should be but sadly isn't.

[MrSpook1352]

Media guide on Hogwired says only 2 football numbers are retired 77 for Burlsworth and 12 for both Clyde Scott and Steve Little.

[Pig Pumper]

Arkansas isn't too big on retiring numbers.

I always find it funny that people should say Moncrief's should be retired but not Brewer's.  The Boot was possibly the best basketball player in the country.  Not taking anything away from Sidney's awesome pro career, but Ron Sr. was the best bball player in UA history.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Arkansas isn't too big on retiring numbers.

I always find it funny that people should say Moncrief's should be retired but not Brewer's.  The Boot was possibly the best basketball player in the country.  Not taking anything away from Sidney's awesome pro career, but Ron Sr. was the best bball player in UA history.

With all due respect, I think you might have a mild case of "good old day" syndrome...

I think Corliss and his accomplishments might have something to say about that...

[Richard_white]

Arkansas isn't too big on retiring numbers.

I always find it funny that people should say Moncrief's should be retired but not Brewer's.  The Boot was possibly the best basketball player in the country.  Not taking anything away from Sidney's awesome pro career, but Ron Sr. was the best bball player in UA history.

With all due respect, I think you might have a mild case of "good old day" syndrome...

I think Corliss and his accomplishments might have something to say about that...

I know Todd Day never won a Championship but he has to be right there with Corliss.

[Baghdadhawg]

Arkansas isn't too big on retiring numbers.

I always find it funny that people should say Moncrief's should be retired but not Brewer's.  The Boot was possibly the best basketball player in the country.  Not taking anything away from Sidney's awesome pro career, but Ron Sr. was the best bball player in UA history.

With all due respect, I think you might have a mild case of "good old day" syndrome...

I think Corliss and his accomplishments might have something to say about that...

I really respect the career that Corliss had, but, he really couldn't hold a candle to Super Sid.

[VoR]

Arkansas isn't too big on retiring numbers.

I always find it funny that people should say Moncrief's should be retired but not Brewer's.  The Boot was possibly the best basketball player in the country.  Not taking anything away from Sidney's awesome pro career, but Ron Sr. was the best bball player in UA history.

With all due respect, I think you might have a mild case of "good old day" syndrome...

I think Corliss and his accomplishments might have something to say about that...

I really respect the career that Corliss had, but, he really couldn't hold a candle to Super Sid.

Corliss was the man Larry Johnson was talking about when he made the comment to Nolan after the UNLV game ("Go get yourself some men"). The only person that stopped him from having back to back championships left 2 schools (UCLA and Georgia) with black eyes for his questionable recruiting and improper inducements.

[CharlieHog]

Media guide on Hogwired says only 2 football numbers are retired 77 for Burlsworth and 12 for both Clyde Scott and Steve Little.

Those 2 and #23 in baseball are the only ones.

[RedSatinHog]

Moncrief's should be but sadly isn't.

Since Moncrief graduated, what other player has worn number 32?  No one I can remember.

[dana caldwell]

i was actually thinking that moncrief's is the only BKB number retired.

[RedSatinHog]

i was actually thinking that moncrief's is the only BKB number retired.

Dana, you're right.  It WAS retired at the LR banquet honoring Moncrief after he graduated.  When Sutton presented Sidney his playing jersey, he made a statement along the lines of how the University agreed that no one else should ever be able to wear that number in a Razorback uniform.

[Chappeee]

Moncrief's should be but sadly isn't.

I thought Moncrief's number was retired at halftime of a game against Rice in 89 or 90.

[Chappeee]

Corliss Williamson's number 34 should be retired.

[blake]

I vote Charles Balentine, anyone that can hold Jordan under 10 points gets my vote.

[dana caldwell]

got to be real selective with these, as the UA has, bc kids want their HS numbers. it can be a big deal to them.

that said, i'd agree on corliss. adding to what he did, he's homegrown, like sid.

[blake]

Corliss # should be retired.

[Arazorbackguy1]

Heck, let's just retire all of Razorback sports...  there have been so many, why should anyone be able to wear a number these days!?


Retiring Jersey numbers is so stupid!

[Ugly Uncle]

Heck, let's just retire all of Razorback sports...  there have been so many, why should anyone be able to wear a number these days!?


Retiring Jersey numbers is so stupid!

Wow...speaking of a negative nanny.

Burlsworth, Sid, Steve Little...that is it?  I don't' think that is too many. 

As far as hurting recruiting...you are Dana...we probably do want to be careful...but it might also impress future recruits if they see a number of a legend hanging from the rafters...or displayed in the stadium.  The only problem is, we really haven't had that many that should have been retired.  I think the ones we have are great...I'm hoping for a 5 and 1 and 16 to be retired in about 5-6 years.

[Hollywood_HOGan]

Big Nasty's number most def should be retired.

Anyone who can carry Arkansas to two FFs and a championship, should have his number in the rafters.

I cant remember anyone wearing 34 since Corliss left though.

[Sao Ming]

Moncrief's is retired?  Is it just not a tradition to hang them from rafters or what? 

[MrSpook1352]

Maybe we could retire a player's name.  We retire Corliss Williamson and no other player is allowed to use that name when he plays for us.  I'm kidding, but it is a thought - you don't have to retire numbers completely to hang a jersey in the rafters and recognize your heroes.

[fineswine]

I vote Charles Balentine, anyone that can hold Jordan under 10 points gets my vote.

He didn't.  Jordan had about 25.

[blake]

I thought he held him to 9 points when we played NC at UAPB

[ThisLittlePiggie]

I vote Charles Balentine, anyone that can hold Jordan under 10 points gets my vote.

He didn't.  Jordan had about 25.

21 for Jordan...Balentine hit the game winner from 8 feet over Sam Perkins.

[blake]

Man, I was really wasted that day.

[Hawgz4Life]

Alworth's #23

[heathshogs]

Retiring numbers can be tough because there are a limited number especially in basketball where you can only use digits 0-5 in college. But there is not problem in doing like most schools where they reire jerseys. They put the greats' jerseys up in rafters to honor them without any exclusion of future players wearing the number. Between Brewer and Day #10 should definitely be up there.

[FayettenamHog]

Moncrief's is retired?  Is it just not a tradition to hang them from rafters or what? 

I could be wrong, but I think there is a banner with his name and number on the east rafters in BWA. 

[hogmary]

Technically, #12 was retired for Clyde Scott.  That's why Joe Ferguson wore #11 when he played at Arkansas...he was 12 in high school and in the pros.  When Steve Little came along, Frank really wanted him and Steve really wanted #12.  Frank called Clyde Scott and he agreed to un-retire the number just for Steve Little.  When Little finished his eligibility, 12 was retired again.

[trufanofhogs]

I'm not sure about any football jerseys, but I am absolutely certain Sidney Moncrief's number 32 is retired. IMO he is absolutely the greatest athlete, competitor and performer in the history of the University of Arkansas in any sport. I guess people who never saw him play just don't understand. What he meant to the university, the basketball program, and the entire state was incredible. His combination of talent, athleticism, work ethic, leadership skills, and integrity are the standard by which I measure all who have followed him. So far, no one has quite measured up. He was a great All-American in every way. I'll bet if you were to ask Eddie Sutton, he would still say that Sidney was the greatest player he ever coached. 

[AFWarrior83]

I know it would be 10 years from now, but do you think #9 could get retired? He was the best athelete I remember watching in the south the past 5 years. I figure a lot has to do with how he makes it in the Pro's, which I believe will be pro bowl material in another year or two.

[trufanofhogs]

Matt is a great athlete for sure. And a fine fella I'm sure. But retire his number? I don't think so scooter.

[MrSpook1352]

Matt is a great athlete for sure. And a fine fella I'm sure. But retire his number? I don't think so scooter.

I agree.  Great player, but I don't think "retire the number" great.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

I know it would be 10 years from now, but do you think #9 could get retired? He was the best athelete I remember watching in the south the past 5 years. I figure a lot has to do with how he makes it in the Pro's, which I believe will be pro bowl material in another year or two.

It isn't a popularity contest.  Whether it was his or HDN's fault, it doesn't matter now, he didn't accomplish enough to merit this..

[Ugly Uncle]

I don't think Matt's number should be retired either.  But I think Spook, or someone else mentioned retiring jersey's...not the number...but just hanging the jersey somewhere in honor.  I like that idea.  I think Matt might be elibible for that.  Maybe we should just retire the jerseys (again, not the number...just a jersey in honor of) of all of our 1st team All-Americans that we have had.  Maybe a ring of honor in football like the Cowboys do.

The reason I started this thread was I would like to find away to remember that we once were a great team in both football and basketball...so some of the younger fans will know that we have a proud history.  Give the current players and future players something to shoot for...the hope that their name or jersey will be displayed somewhere.  Everytime they step on to the court or field they know they play for a school that had and has a proud tradition.

So, yes, Corliss...Day...Boot...Montegomery...Ferguson...Gary Anderson...Thurman...Billy Ray Smith....Dan Hampton...Grovey...Steve Little...Brandon Burlesworth...Sid...Delph...

Maybe don't retire numbers...but display names or jerseys that show we once were...and will be again...great.