Battle of the Ravine

Re Ouachita and Henderson game: A short background to set up my comments. I was really torn on who to root for in this historic meeting between these two Arkansas football GAC powerhouse teams. My family history goes back six generations in Arkadelphia to the mid1800s. My grandfather graduated from Henderson around 1922, and I attended Henderson in spring 1974 before transferring to Fayetteville and walking on for the Hogs 1974-1975. My nephew graduated from Ouachita, and I currently work with Ouachita Coach Todd Knight’s son. One of my best pals at U of A was Cliff Harris’ brother Tommy.

I have always admired both of these historic colleges and realize the importance of their past and future to our state. I knew this would be a great game, but wow! What a perfect afternoon for football. I could not attend the game, but I watched on the Internet ESPN broadcast. I was very much impressed by the extreme effort those young men gave representing their respective teams. My son attended the game and stated in a text, “What a great atmosphere.” This game was the epitome of Arkansas college football. I hated that either team had to lose. Great game, Henderson players and fans. Hold your heads up high.

After watching this game, it puzzles me how some (not all) of the Razorback players appeared to “lay down” in a lot of games this year. How can that happen? I have never seen that as obvious on any team in my 64-year history of watching football. Saturday’s game at Arkadelphia proves that attitude and effort can greatly enhance physical ability and is so much fun to watch.

CHUCK TENNYSON Little Rock