Pelphrey thanks Arkansas fans for buying tickets

Former UK standout John Pelphrey sent a two-page letter to Arkansas fans who bought season tickets for next season. Pelphrey, who will be entering his third season as Arkansas coach, wanted the fans to know he appreciated their support.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sportswriter Bob Holt quoted fans as saying they couldn’t remember a coach making such a gesture.

Pelphrey said the letter was not sparked by the Razorbacks’ 2-14 SEC record last season. That marked the program’s worst conference record since 1971.

“I don’t think it was something specifically last year in terms of wins and losses,” Pelphrey told the Democrat-Gazette. “I just think it’s important that everybody knows we’ve got a plan and we know what we’re doing and we’re excited about it and working hard.

“We understand who we are and where we’ve got to go and where we want to be some day. We’re committed to that.

“I want them to understand just how appreciative we are for all they do for us as a university and in particular as a basketball program. And I wanted to keep everybody updated on what’s going on.”