"It’s been a privilege to play for the Razorbacks", by Rick Nomura

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

It's Been A Privilege
WRITTEN BY Rick Nomura

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http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/glory_posts/senior-send-off-ricknomura/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=bsb-twitter&utm_campaign=Nomura-Feature


Our fans, win or lose, they're always out there and I think that's awesome. We'll put 12,000 fans out there during a weekend per game and that's unbelievable because in college baseball a 12,000-person crowd in unheard of. I'm just so happy our fans are so supportive.

After we ran onto the field and sang the National Anthem, the school fight song started playing through the stadium speakers and the first time the fans called the Hogs, it gave me chills and it still gives me chills every single game. The sense of school pride is enormous here and it's a privilege to be on the field.


Hearing our fans call the Hogs in Omaha was probably one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. Having the whole stadium say "Wooo Pig Sooie!" while I was standing on the field was amazing.
I remember after winning that Super Regional – the last pitch that Zach Jackson threw and struck the last guy out – I was in shock.


I just want to thank the Razorbacks for giving me the opportunity and my mom and dad, who I love so much. It's been great and this experience will be something I'll always have. I'll always bleed Razorback red and that'll be a part of me forever.

Nomura is at his final year of NCAA eligibility and he will seek to be drafted by a MLB team and fulfill his dream of playing professional baseball. Prior to this season, Nomura was called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers but he declined because he chose to come back to school. He plans to finish his final year and earn his bachelor's degree at the University of Arkansas if he doesn't get drafted.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Love the video

[JHicks3636]

I'm always a lifelong fan of any young man or woman who chooses to play for the Razorbacks. Nomura has been a great Ambassador for Arkansas. I'm only sorry that he had to suffer through a season like this. However this kind of season may do more to prepare a person for the real world than would a championship season. Good luck in your future, Rick.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

I'm always a lifelong fan of any young man or woman who chooses to play for the Razorbacks. Nomura has been a great Ambassador for Arkansas. I'm only sorry that he had to suffer through a season like this. However this kind of season may do more to prepare a person for the real world than would a championship season. Good luck in your future, Rick.

I feel the same way. He's been a part of the good by going to Omaha and experienced a rough season this year. Both are life lessons and of course being a Razorback is, well, Rick said it very well.

[Maddhog]

Love that kid and his perpetual smile.   I thank him for being a Razorback and sincerely hope all his dreams come true. 

[Knot2brite]

I am always saddened by the loss of good players who play the game the way it should be played. Not the skill of the game but the heart and desire of the game...this young man has done all of the above and I shall miss him dearly

[Kevin]

Classy. Thanks Rick.

[TPM]

Very classy young man.  Thanks for being a Razorback.

[ROBLYNNM]

I am always saddened by the loss of good players who play the game the way it should be played. Not the skill of the game but the heart and desire of the game...this young man has done all of the above and I shall miss him dearly

I have truly enjoyed watching this young man.  Him tipping his hat to the crowd on senior night and giving the other seniors leis are examples of what a fine young man his parents have raised.  You can tell he truly loves the game......loves people......loves life.....

I remember one game where he made an error, followed by an error by Shaddy and Coach had to pull whoever was pitching.  Van Horn didn't spend his time on the mound "coaching" the pitcher....he chewed on the two boys....and you could see Rick say "yes sir" to Coach Van Horn....just a polite young man even when he was getting fussed at...  (Couldn't tell if Shaddy said anything because he never looked up!) 

Regardless of this season, our program is better simply because of the character of this young man. 

[HogFansReunited]

I've said it before and I will say it again, he is my favorite player on the team.

[elksnort]

Rick Nomura is the kind of young man that makes college sports so great. It's been a pleasure watching him as a Razorback the last two years. I root for him in the future.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

I've said it before and I will say it again, he is my favorite player on the team.

I wonder if the islands will send anymore Nomura's our way? Hope so!

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Rick Nomura ‏@rkn27  · 8h8 hours ago 

I will forever bleed Razorback Red and will never yield in any aspect of life. It's been a privilege and I want to say thank you. Go Hogs!

[Maddhog]

I almost reared up. 😪