Razorback Family Response
As our nation continues to come to grips with the challenging times and issues that face us, the strength of the Razorback Family has never been more important. Head coaches, administrators, staff members and others have reached out to student-athletes and colleagues, both privately and publicly, to offer support and an opportunity to share thoughts, feelings and calls to action. Below are just a few examples of the messages of support that have been shared via social media as we come together as ONE Razorback.
Hunter Yurachek
Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics
As the sun comes up on this Sunday morning, I am deeply saddened and troubled as I continue to attempt to comprehend the depth of the hurt and pain being felt by those throughout our nation. In the past few weeks, the senseless and tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery have served as vivid reminders of the continued reality of racism and social injustice faced by African-Americans every day in our society.
As a man of faith, I am reminded of the admonition given to each of us in the book of Mark, chapter 12: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
While love is at the core, we are also called to do more. As outlined in the book of James, “faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Our commitment must be more than just words.
Each of us shares a responsibility in addressing these issues and seeking to find resolution. Now more than ever, we must work together within our own communities to remove those strongholds.
These are deeply rooted issues, embedded in our history, that will not be fully resolved in the days and months to come. However, today we can begin that journey anew by joining together to love and support each other while affirming our commitment to seek change and healing.”
Razorback Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
To our fellow Razorbacks who are hurting, frustrated and devastated by the recent lives lost to police violence, we hear you, we see you we stand with you.
#WeMustDoBetter
Jordyn Wieber
Head Gymnastics Coach
My heart hurts. No conversation or statement could ever help me understand the horrific pain that George Floyd must have felt when he was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis. It was a blatant act of racism.
Everyone deserves the right to feel safe. I am aware that posting on social media is not enough. It is our responsibility to take real action against racial injustice.
I truly hope that tragedy can lead to change, and I commit to using the platform I have to listen, learn, seek understanding and take action.
Razorback Academics
As a Razorback family, we are all impacted by the events of this past week because when one is affected, we all are affected
Eric Musselman
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
I am deeply saddened by what’s going on in our country. We’ve had daily discussions in our household about what we can do to be part of the change. I do not know what it’s like to be an African American man, but as a husband, father & coach, I believe that respect and love for one another is where things begin. We must fight racism together, as it needs to start right now.
Razorback Sports Psychology
We’ve got work to do, Hogs! We stand with all who have lost their lives to racial violence & continue to fight against all injustices❤️ #BlackLivesMatter
Shauna Taylor
Head Women’s Golf Coach
