“I Love the Razorbacks”
Brant Kuithe had grown up in Texas, where football was a religion and Friday nights under the lights were sacred. As a high school tight end, he’d caught the attention of colleges nationwide with his speed, hands, and relentless drive. For years, it seemed like Utah was his destined home. Their coaches had built a strong relationship with him, and he admired the team’s culture. But deep down, something felt incomplete.
Then came a call from Arkansas.
Coach Pittman’s voice boomed with excitement as he laid out the Razorbacks’ vision for Brant. “We’re building something special here, son. And you, you’re the missing piece.”
Brant smiled, but he wasn’t convinced yet. “Coach, I’ve got offers everywhere. Why Arkansas?”
“You ever been to Fayetteville? Ever heard the roar of Razorback Nation? Come visit. You’ll understand.”
A week later, Brant stepped off the plane and into a world he couldn’t have imagined. Fayetteville was electric. Fans in red and white jerseys greeted him like a superstar, chanting, “Woo Pig Sooie!” at the top of their lungs. He toured the facilities, met the players, and felt an undeniable sense of belonging.
But it wasn’t until game day that he truly fell in love. As he stood on the sideline of Razorback Stadium, the crowd erupted in unison—over 70,000 fans calling the Hogs. Brant felt the energy surge through him. It was more than a game; it was a family, a tradition, a way of life.
After the game, he called his mom. “I think I found my home.”
A few days later, he made it official. In a live announcement streamed across the country, Brant donned a Razorbacks cap, grinning ear to ear. “I love the Razorbacks,” he declared. “And I’m ready to call the Hogs!”
The crowd at the press event erupted, Razorback fans flooding social media with messages of joy. Brant Kuithe, one of the top tight ends in the country, had chosen Arkansas over Utah and the rest.
As he walked off the stage, Brant felt a weight lift from his shoulders. This was where he was meant to be—a Razorback through and through.