There is no wolf howl in the Hog Call

[Atownhog]

I can pitch in on this, I work for the university in the New Student and Family Programs department. We run the Freshman orientation programs and ROCK camp. One of our biggest points of emphasis is that you just call the hogs with "woooooo". A lot of the wolf noise crap comes from the Greek life in the student section.

[Misty Mountain Hog]

Add me to the "I hate the wolf howl hog call" clan.

[hoginla]

My reply from Jean:

Good morning – I assure you the spirit squads don't do it or like it when the crowd does the AAWWOOOO – we're Razorbacks not coyotes – last week at our Freshman pep Rally (where we teach the traditional cheers to incoming students) we always talk about not doing AAWWOOO and only doing WOOOOO.  Anytime we are asked to teach the hog call we reinterate the WOOOOO only.   As a fan please help us out when you hear someone in the stands doing it that way.  Thanks for your support of the Razorbacks.
GO HOGS
Jean Nail

[(notOM)Rebel123]

Haiti's?  Do they have a Howlin' Hog Call happy Hour there   Is it anywhere near Dante's

I see what you did there. +1

[BadHog]

Wolfhowlsdontmatter

you forgot the #

#wolfhowlsdontmatter

[BadHog]

My reply from Jean:

Good morning – I assure you the spirit squads don't do it or like it when the crowd does the AAWWOOOO – we're Razorbacks not coyotes – last week at our Freshman pep Rally (where we teach the traditional cheers to incoming students) we always talk about not doing AAWWOOO and only doing WOOOOO.  Anytime we are asked to teach the hog call we reinterate the WOOOOO only.   As a fan please help us out when you hear someone in the stands doing it that way.  Thanks for your support of the Razorbacks.
GO HOGS
Jean Nail

Ok I feel bad. I blew up her email yesterday by putting it on Hogville!

[KlubhouseKonnected]

That would be the correct solution, except it would come with jail time.

Thanks Obama...

[KlubhouseKonnected]

Ok I feel bad. I blew up her email yesterday by putting it on Hogville!

I kind of felt bad for her too as I read these.

[010HogFan]

A lot of the wolf noise crap comes from the Greek life in the student section.

This was my observation as well.

[Pork Twain]

move all games from LR, that's where the wolf howl started!!



PP

Either that or have us wear white helmets and black jerseys in the LR games for the wolfhog call

[Inhogswetrust]

I can pitch in on this, I work for the university in the New Student and Family Programs department. We run the Freshman orientation programs and ROCK camp. One of our biggest points of emphasis is that you just call the hogs with "woooooo". A lot of the wolf noise crap comes from the Greek life in the student section.

If true then BAN greeks from attending!

[razorcash2]

I can tell you right now this comes from the influx of Texas kids at the UofA. It is most common in the student section and it got bigger every year under Petrino

I knew it...It's Bobby's fault.

[HogShat]

Where in the world did this forward pass come from? I see it used more and more every season and can't stand it. Only three things come from using the forward pass and 2 of em are bad!!!!11!!

Dad? Didn't realize you were on here!!    J/k dude... But... That sounds exactly like my Pop!

[RME]

If true then BAN greeks from attending!

Yeah, ban about 75% of the student section.

[Inhogswetrust]

Yeah, ban about 75% of the student section.

Lighten up Francis...................it was a joke.

[NorCalRazorback]

The last person that did a WPS call aournd me and had the overtone of a Wolf cry... well... they're still dead!

[BroyledNutts]

Yeah, ban about 75% of the student section.

Of which 50% leave at halftime because there's lots of socializing to do.....You're [the students] the backbone of team support - who gets on camera most often? the students. You get in free. You go to class with the guys on the field, and some of you have friendships with them...and you only get a few chances every year. Socializing and hooks ups can be done afterward - when there's plenty of time and things to talk about from the game.

Get your asses in the stadium, put them in your seats, cheer loudly for your fellow students and student athletes, and stay all 4 quarters. Do your hook ups and socializing afterward. Or why bother coming at all.

One last thing - honor those who established the University you attend and the traditions that have been passed from one class to another for over a hundred years - do the Hog Call correctly.

WOOO Pig Sooie.

[PorkRinds]

I like the added touch of the howl at the beginning. 

[RME]

Of which 50% leave at halftime because there's lots of socializing to do.....You're [the students] the backbone of team support - who gets on camera most often? the students. You get in free. You go to class with the guys on the field, and some of you have friendships with them...and you only get a few chances every year. Socializing and hooks ups can be done afterward - when there's plenty of time and things to talk about from the game.

Get your asses in the stadium, put them in your seats, cheer loudly for your fellow students and student athletes, and stay all 4 quarters. Do your hook ups and socializing afterward. Or why bother coming at all.

One last thing - honor those who established the University you attend and the traditions that have been passed from one class to another for over a hundred years - do the Hog Call correctly.

WOOO Pig Sooie.

Your argument is fleeting.

Aaaaand students don't get in free.

Is your soapbox slippery enough yet?

Here's the dichotomy  I don't understand: Scenario 1: An athlete at a school makes headlines for all the wrong reasons, yet is covered by "Oh he's just a kid, he's just a college kid, he's in college now just experiencing it all, let him be, they all make mistakes."

Scenario 2: "You damn non-student athletes had better stay the whole time, your socializing and everything can wait because by God FOOTBALL'S BEIN' PLAYED. Forget your college experience!!!!!!!!"

Listen, there's a way to do it all. I've been going to Razorbacks games with my dad for as long as I can remember in my Madre Hill jersey. I also graduated from Arkansas this May. College kids are college kids. Let us be. My closest friends and I are some of the biggest Razorbacks fans I know. We don't need to be told by a keyboard warrior how to act at football games and how "important" we are to the team.

Now that I'm done, yes, the wolf howling annoys the piss out of me.

[Inhogswetrust]

Of which 50% leave at halftime because there's lots of socializing to do.....You're [the students] the backbone of team support - who gets on camera most often? the students. You get in free. You go to class with the guys on the field, and some of you have friendships with them...and you only get a few chances every year. Socializing and hooks ups can be done afterward - when there's plenty of time and things to talk about from the game.

Get your asses in the stadium, put them in your seats, cheer loudly for your fellow students and student athletes, and stay all 4 quarters. Do your hook ups and socializing afterward. Or why bother coming at all.

One last thing - honor those who established the University you attend and the traditions that have been passed from one class to another for over a hundred years - do the Hog Call correctly.

WOOO Pig Sooie.

Amen. When I was student I NEVER left early. Also I [paid for tickets but at a student discount. And I've always done the Hog call correctly.

[Inhogswetrust]

I like the added touch of the howl at the beginning. 

Then go to Jonesboro and do a wolf howl all you desire. I'll be at the HOG game cheering for my Alma Mater and it's team whose mascot has nothing to do with wolves........................

[varrichione]

The one who started it was Arkansas alum John Ferguson in the early 80s.

[Uncommon]

I think it has to do with students having to get to the game earlier than others to get good seats.  Non students spend only 3 hours and 15-30 minutes at the stadium for a game.  You can almost tack on an extra 30 to 60 minutes for students.  You can only spend so much time in the stadium before you just have to get out of there.  Especially if it's out of hand.

I don't mind students leaving early if the score is out of hand (28 points or more lead/deficit) because I'm not a hypocrite.  Examples from this past season were the Nicholls State, Northern Illinois, Georgia, UAB, and Ole Miss games.  I do it just because I can get back to my tailgate (where my food and drink is) and watch the other games that I'm interested in seeing.  For instance, if we have the game in hand with a large lead Saturday, I'll go back to my tailgate and watch the Louisville/Auburn game.  Only get 13 of these weekends and I'm going to use them to the best of my ability.

[Torqued pork]

We should revere the Hog Call every bit as much as A&M reveres the 12th Man and tOSU reveres Script Ohio. If doing it as it was intended is too much for you then don't do it at all.

[PorkRinds]

Then go to Jonesboro and do a wolf howl all you desire. I'll be at the HOG game cheering for my Alma Mater and it's team whose mascot has nothing to do with wolves........................

I dunno. Something about it appeals to me. Aaaaaawooooooooo piiiig!

[PonderinHog]

I dunno. Something about it appeals to me. Aaaaaawooooooooo piiiig!

Warren Zevon is firmly in your camp.

[Justagp]

Warren Zevon is firmly in your camp.

Lol - actually had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Zevon in my younger days - brilliant man and would never have added the wolf call to the hog call 

[Tyro3]

I like the added touch of the howl at the beginning.
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[PorkRinds]

I like the added touch of the howl at the beginning.
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I am assuming you are joking! or you are not a Hog fan.]

Who aaaaaaaaaaaaareyouuuuuuuuu to question my fandom? 

[hoghearted]

another holdover from the Petrino era

Was happening as far back as 1998. One of the few things he wasn't responsible for.

[buldozer]

Please fix it  or become ASU fans .

Exactly!!!!

[Pigsknuckles]

A couple yoots perpetrate this abomination intentionally behind me at every home game because they know it pushes my buttons. I may need a good criminal attorney before seasons end.

[Science Fiction Greg]

Was happening as far back as 1998. One of the few things he wasn't responsible for.

Well before that.

[BroyledNutts]

Your argument is fleeting.

Aaaaand students don't get in free.

Is your soapbox slippery enough yet?

Here's the dichotomy  I don't understand: Scenario 1: An athlete at a school makes headlines for all the wrong reasons, yet is covered by "Oh he's just a kid, he's just a college kid, he's in college now just experiencing it all, let him be, they all make mistakes."

Scenario 2: "You damn non-student athletes had better stay the whole time, your socializing and everything can wait because by God FOOTBALL'S BEIN' PLAYED. Forget your college experience!!!!!!!!"

Listen, there's a way to do it all. I've been going to Razorbacks games with my dad for as long as I can remember in my Madre Hill jersey. I also graduated from Arkansas this May. College kids are college kids. Let us be. My closest friends and I are some of the biggest Razorbacks fans I know. We don't need to be told by a keyboard warrior how to act at football games and how "important" we are to the team.

Now that I'm done, yes, the wolf howling annoys the piss out of me.

I agree with you in regard to the student athlete who acts like an idiot, takes advantage of his/her perceived special status within the student body, or just down right abuses the privileges, some of which can be viewed as excessive or unnecessary, afforded to them by the university. They should receive no elevated status beyond a little leeway for classwork while traveling.

Athletics provided through the university are part of the college experience. I understand that some may not prioritize attendance and participation in these events above socializing with others or completing coursework. I also know that certain elements or associations may now, or at least used to, require attendance to at least a few games every year. If a student has low interest in these events, forego attendance. Go for the tailgating, do the socializing and weekend planning there; then skip out on the game itself, and leave a space for those who would relish the opportunity to attend - who will stay there, who will add to their college experience by being there.

I will concede, after researching my assumption of free admission, that this is not the case; which is unfortunate. The RSVP program strikes again. I think this needs to be corrected in the near future. The cost of tuition, fees, books, parking passes, lab fees - should be enough out of the student body's pocket without coercing more to attend football or basketball home games. I've wondered in past seasons why the student section at Bud Walton had shrunk - I dismissed it by blaming the product on the court. Now I realize the product has less to do with attendance than the incessant gouging of student pockets.

[RazorbackRon]

I heard allot less wolf howl on Saturday.  In fact the only noticeable time I hard it was at the tailgate area in Victory Village.  There was a big frat\sorority tailgate 2 tents down from ours.   At one point all of the sorority girls got out and called the hogs with the wolf howl. After the 1st call, I shouted back "NO WOLF HOWL',  After the 2nd call with the wolf howl, there were a couple of other tents shouting "NO WOLF HOWL.  On the 3rd call with the wolf howl, you could hear "NO WOLF HOWL" shouts from around the area. 

I am convinced the wolf howl is continuing because of the frats\sororities. 

[SwazyHog]

I cringed watching SEC Nation Saturday, the whole howl was in full display. Soon people across the nation will think that's how the Hog Call actually goes.

[PorkRinds]

The wolf howl is awesome. Consider it an update to a classic.

[Torqued pork]

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The wolf howl is awesome. Consider it an update to a classic.
[/quote]Kind of like that new Coke they tried once upon a time.

[PorkRinds]

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The wolf howl is awesome. Consider it an update to a classic.
Kind of like that new Coke they tried once upon a time.

I love coke zero!

[HighcountryHog]

I've heard from no less than ten people, who are not Hog fans nor from the state of AR, that say they have picked up on this wolf howl thing and say it's atrocious. 

I'm becoming that [CENSORED] that points it out to anyone that does it.  Yes, I will make a point to tell you mid-Hog call that you're doing it wrong and to please do it correctly or shut up. 

[ricepig]

Some of you have some real sensitive ears, probably could be safe crackers. The aaaahhhh doesn't bother me as much as the "dog barks" during it. Anyway, just be happy they are calling them!

[RazorbackRon]

Some of you have some real sensitive ears, probably could be safe crackers. The aaaahhhh doesn't bother me as much as the "dog barks" during it. Anyway, just be happy they are calling them!

NO.  aaaaahhhh bothers the crap out of me.   I would just rather those people shut up and be quiet.   Uncommon is doing things right, not just doing it.

[Torqued pork]

I love coke zero!

You would probably change Hail to the Victors to Hail to the Participants.

[PorkRinds]

You would probably change Hail to the Victors to Hail to the Participants.

If everyone was on board , sure! Why not?

[secfan30]

move all games from LR, that's where the wolf howl started!!



PP

It was actually started in Fayetteville... Freshmen were being taught it that way about 10 years ago or so... For some reason it's caught on with some old people too. It really sucks and takes away from the Hog Call.