Calling the Hogs

Calling the Hogs is a tradition of University of Arkansas students, alumni, and sports fans. The origin and date of first use are not known, but is said to have started in the 1920s when people attempted to encourage a Razorback football team that was losing. The next home game produced a group who repeated the cheer often.

The cheer is the best-known cheer at the University. It is not confined to Razorback Stadium, where it is used before every kickoff, and may be used in locales such as airports and hotels where Razorback fans unite.