re: Numbers look bleak for Arkansas high school football's reputation

Much of the NWA "talent" are kids of privilege who have had tons of sports-specific training, travel ball, and coaching clinics for their entire lives. They're good because their parents have invested in them being good, whether they have a ton of natural athleticism or not.

Those same kids also don't really need or want to play football in college. They'd rather go to the UofA and not play football (and pledge and party) than go to UCA or a smaller school that might prolong and continue their athletic career.