LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A letter from the Razorback Foundation's executive director to members shows the organization's opposition for a proposed Razorback - Red Wolf rivalry.
The letter, obtained by Channel 7 News, encourages members to go to a website to voice their opposition for a legislatively mandated matchup between the U of A and Arkansas State. You can read the entire letter below.
Dear
Razorback Foundation member:
A
bill (H.B. 2274) was recently introduced for consideration in the Arkansas
House of Representatives that would require the University of Arkansas and
Arkansas State University to play a football game at War Memorial Stadium in
Little Rock. As an active supporter of our program, we want to take the
opportunity to share this important information with you.
As
you are most likely aware, the University of Arkansas has maintained a
long-standing policy of not scheduling intercollegiate athletic competitions against
other in-state institutions. This approach continues to serve in the best
interests of the University of Arkansas and the Razorback program. It also
provides Arkansans the opportunity to be united in their support for the
Razorbacks while also supporting other intercollegiate athletic programs in the
state.
A
website has been set up to allow the citizens of Arkansas to voice their
opinion on the pending legislation. We would encourage you to visit the website
below to let your voice be heard.
www.arkansasasubenefit.com/
Sincerely,
Sean Rochelle
Executive Director
Razorback Foundation
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