Corliss Williamson has never rooted against his beloved alma mater. Never. His devotion to the University of Arkansas goes back to his boyhood growing up in the small town of Russellville, Ark. Even with blue blood programs nationwide salivating over him, it was an easy decision to go a few hours north and play for then-Hogs head coach Nolan Richardson.
However, Williamson will be at Bud Walton Arena Friday night and the two-time SEC Player of the Year, who helped the Hogs to the 1994 national championship, will be rooting against his alma mater.
But he has good reason.