Name That Obscure Hog

It’s time for another edition of the game that is quickly becoming a national obsession. “Name That Obscure Hog” is a straightforward game: We post a photo of a Razorback that most fans have surely long forgotten about and ask our readers to name him. The first person to do so will receive nothing in return other than our undying respect … as well as our concern that he or she - like us - may need to get out more.

A few clues about today’s obscure Hog. Once again, he was a basketball player. He was highly touted, having been named a McDonald’s All-American as a high-school senior. He didn’t quite live up to the expectations, though.

In his senior year, he hit a last-second jumper to beat Texas A&M in the SWC Tournament. Our favorite memory of him, though, took place earlier in his career, when he secured a nationally televised road win against Wake Forest by nailing five of six free throws in the game’s final minutes.

Here’s the photo of today’s mystery player:

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Filed under: Name That Obscure Hog — RazorbackExpats at 7:25 am on Saturday, July 19, 2008

12 Comments »

Comment by GonzoHog

July 20, 2008 @ 6:31 am

That’s definately Ricky Norton. He may have been Eddie Sutton’s last PG while he was at the UofA. You guys are right, I probably need to get out a lot more!

Comment by pcurry

July 20, 2008 @ 6:35 am

Ricky Norton

Comment by Roger Dale

July 20, 2008 @ 11:06 am

I believe it’s Ricky Norton.

Comment by jmcgee58

July 20, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

This one’s not so obscure… Rickey Norton.

Comment by Hog fan in Memphis

July 21, 2008 @ 8:28 am

Roosevelt Wallace’s Dad?

Comment by eddievanhoglen

July 21, 2008 @ 8:51 am

Ricky something. I can’t remember his last name right now but it will come to me.

Comment by eddievanhoglen

July 21, 2008 @ 9:02 am

Ricky Norton, that’s it. If I get this wrong so be it. Not remembering the name Ricky Norton would have killed me for the rest of the day. I can sleep tonight a happy man.

Comment by Stephen

July 21, 2008 @ 11:01 am

Hey guys,

Sorry to be slow in responding to your comments. Ricky Norton is right. Thanks for playing and keep your eyes peeled for the next exciting installment of “Name That Obscure Hog.”

Comment by J. Hawg 3

July 22, 2008 @ 9:49 pm

You ought to give bonus points for stating the town Ricky Norton was from. Anyone?

Comment by 84Hog

July 25, 2008 @ 1:55 pm

Ricky was from Okolona, AR

Comment by Stephen

July 27, 2008 @ 3:53 pm

84Hog - bonus points granted.

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