Sonny Weems story

[Swino]

If you watched the slam dunk contest, you might have seen Sonny take his jersey off after winning the contest... here is the rest of the story.

Before the slam dunk contest, Sonny was talking to a guy in the stands that is from Arkansas and is a HUGE Hog fan.  As the conversation went on, Sonny found out that the guy was wounded in Afghanistan and is now based in San Antonio for rehab.  Sonny won the contest and then walked strait over the the soldier, took off his jersey and gave it to him.   
:razorback:

[crowe6_1]

Class act...Hate to loose him.

[fu-man-soo]

he put on a great show that night.  good for sonny

[DoggtownHog]

That is a really cool thing for him to do. Just the fact that he took the time to get to know a stranger, then was able to give him something that the guy will cherish forever. This is the type of behavior and character that all representitives of any university should display. I don't think that alot of athletes in college really understand that they are representing their school both on and off the court. Good job Sonny, way to represent! WPS!

[grayhawg]

Sonny you showed yourself to be a class act, and a great example of what it means to be a Razorback Basketball Player.WPS

[Buff]

too bad that didnt get caught on camera

[HogBaptist]

too bad that didnt get caught on camera

i don't think he is worried about that.  but it is too bad that not everyone knows this story.

[Buff]

i don't think he is worried about that.  but it is too bad that not everyone knows this story.

i was just saying that b/c i want to see it

[hillhog]

Sounds like Sonny Weems is a good person in addition to being a great player. Good to hear of these type things. Congratulations to Sonny and his parents.
Here's wishing the best of the best to come for Sonny.

[OKhogfan1959]

Wow!! Great job Sonny!! Good things happen to good people and I hope Sonny makes it in the NBA..I am betting he will..

[booogaga]

that is pretty cool. heck now that they are no longer ncaa athletes they can sell that stuff, LOL. all kidding aside though thats pretty cool.

[booogaga]

Wow!! Great job Sonny!! Good things happen to good people and I hope Sonny makes it in the NBA..I am betting he will..

he will at least get a shot. anyone who has the leaping ability that he does will get a look, plus the nba always needs jump shooters.

[pitbull1]

Way to go, Sonny!!!!  Arkansas is proud of you!!!

[J.A.Y.]

Man I like him even more...It's good to know that some people are raising their kids right now a days.

Congrats to Sonny's Family they have raised a great young man.

[jsdaugh]

I totally agree.   I was glad that Sonny was given the chance to play for us, coming from a Junior College and being able to rise to the expectations this year.  I wish we had him for a couple more, but I hope he will have better luck in the pros.  Good luck Sonny!  Thanks for being a Razorback!

[BradyHolzhauer]

Sonny Weems=my favorite Razorback basketball player ever.  Being 18, I haven't seen as many as you guys, but of the guys I've seen (and had the chance to talk to) Sonny is by far my favorite.

[Garden Hog]

Cool story.  Wish we had him for all 4 yrs

[farmhawg]

thanks, that is a great story. He sounds like a class act.

[Rocky Mountain Living]

Thanks Sonny....will be rooting for you at the next level...You have been by far one of the best to ever don a jersey! 

[cosmodrum]

Good job, Sonny. Gonna miss ya.

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[BrooklynRoss]

Class act. West Memphis represent.

[firemanhogfan]

Thanks for the great story.  Sadly, to often we hear way to many negative stories.  There still are some good folks out there.  GHG & Sonny.

[secfan30]

I am proud he is an Arkansan.

[HognotinMemphis]

If you watched the slam dunk contest, you might have seen Sonny take his jersey off after winning the contest... here is the rest of the story.

Before the slam dunk contest, Sonny was talking to a guy in the stands that is from Arkansas and is a HUGE Hog fan.  As the conversation went on, Sonny found out that the guy was wounded in Afghanistan and is now based in San Antonio for rehab.  Sonny won the contest and then walked strait over the the soldier, took off his jersey and gave it to him.   
:razorback:

Guess you didn't hear rest of the story. The guy lied about being in Afghanistan. He was injured in a car accident there in San Antonio. Weems got used.

[Swino]

Guess you didn't hear rest of the story. The guy lied about being in Afghanistan. He was injured in a car accident there in San Antonio. Weems got used.

You should have added that the guy sold the jersey and bought meth with the proceeds.  That would have been funny.

[cosmodrum]

Guess you didn't hear rest of the story. The guy lied about being in Afghanistan. He was injured in a car accident there in San Antonio. Weems got used.

Seriously?

[HogBaptist]

You should have added that the guy sold the jersey and bought meth with the proceeds.  That would have been funny.

That would have made it too believable being from Arkansas.

[cosmodrum]

That would have made it too believable being from Arkansas.

lol

[HognotinMemphis]

You should have added that the guy sold the jersey and bought meth with the proceeds.  That would have been funny.

Damn it...wish I'd thought of that.