Potential Decommitments

[hardcorehogfan]

With recruiting going as well as it is this early, I can see the potential to lose some recruits later in the year.  I am particular worried about the out of stater that are committing to us without an in state offer.  I hope that these commitments stick, but odds are we will lose a couple.  Which one do you guys think we might lose?

[JackJohnson]

With recruiting going as well as it is this early, I can see the potential to lose some recruits later in the year.  I am particular worried about the out of stater that are committing to us without an in state offer.  I hope that these commitments stick, but odds are we will lose a couple.  Which one do you guys think we might lose?

You hate to say any, but if i had to guess, it would be:

Okpara- should nebraska convince him to visit
Guy- Kentucky's Ace Recruiter Joker Phillips is said to be all over him still
Robinson- should Alabama offer
Wright, Cruz and Childs- if our passing game reverts back to the post Stoener/Fergurson days of the past 7 years

All the rest should have no reason to...

[HoopHog]

I think we stand pretty solidly with all the guys we have so far.  No offensive tackles who are debating staying home because their mom wants em to do so (like last year)...like Myron McKinney from two years ago.  Actually, that is the only decommittment we have had in the last two years (outside of regular season transfers...as we all know). 

We will just have to wait and see.

[SwinedMelon]

Guy DOES NOT want to play in KY- especially for Little Blue. If he decommitted, it would be for someone who hasn't offered. yet.

[PigPusher]

Positive lot here what?

[COCHISE]

I think we stand pretty solidly with all the guys we have so far.  No offensive tackles who are debating staying home because their mom wants em to do so (like last year)...like Myron McKinney from two years ago.  Actually, that is the only decommittment we have had in the last two years (outside of regular season transfers...as we all know). 

We will just have to wait and see.

Chavis Williams decommited last year once Alabama finally offered.

[HoopHog]

I think we stand pretty solidly with all the guys we have so far.  No offensive tackles who are debating staying home because their mom wants em to do so (like last year)...like Myron McKinney from two years ago.  Actually, that is the only decommittment we have had in the last two years (outside of regular season transfers...as we all know). 

We will just have to wait and see.

Chavis Williams decommited last year once Alabama finally offered.

Yep...just recalled that when reading JJ's thread.  Man, I totally blinked out when he committed to the Hogs...hardly any recollection of it at all.  Hell, I remember more about McKinney from two years ago than Williams last year...other than the fact that he was really slight of build...which is why Alabama has moved him to a linebacker position.

[JackJohnson]

I think we stand pretty solidly with all the guys we have so far.  No offensive tackles who are debating staying home because their mom wants em to do so (like last year)...like Myron McKinney from two years ago.  Actually, that is the only decommittment we have had in the last two years (outside of regular season transfers...as we all know). 

We will just have to wait and see.

Chavis Williams decommited last year once Alabama finally offered.

Yep...just recalled that when reading JJ's thread.  Man, I totally blinked out when he committed to the Hogs...hardly any recollection of it at all.  Hell, I remember more about McKinney from two years ago than Williams last year...other than the fact that he was really slight of build...which is why Alabama has moved him to a linebacker position.

Bama sees him as an OLB in their 3-4 scheme, ala Jason Taylor at Miami(same type build and athleticism)

[hawgwild1087]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

[Zen_Hog]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

He was convinced to commit with guaranteed playing time with the departure of Peyton Hillis. He also had a coach on him that has University of Arkansas ties who teaches at his school.

[mj4president]

What about Matt Hall?

[HoopHog]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

Well, he did commit rather quickly.  He has not taken any official visits (at least none are mentioned on either Rivals or Scout), but has made visits to the Florida schools.  He may visit some schools before signing day, he may not.  As of right now, our offense favors him running the ball as a fullback...as compared to West Virginia's spread offense.  Additionally, he wants to play ball in the SEC and he has conected with Coach Woods.

Hopefully, Peyton can keep healthy this season and really show him how integral the fullback is to our offensive scheme.  Comparatively speaking, with the exception of Nebraska, this will keep Arkansas above the present competition (if there happens to be any) when comparing our running game to teams like Louisville or West Virginia.  It might be a completely different scenario if Florida State offers and pursues it hard. 

[Adam Stokes]

What about Matt Hall?

He's been committed to the University longer than anyone else in the class.  What makes you think he would want to decommit?

[HoopHog]

What about Matt Hall?

He's been committed to the University longer than anyone else in the class.  What makes you think he would want to decommit?

Ditto...don't worry about Matt, he is a Hog.

[HoopHog]

...or any of em till February.

[Hawgballz]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

Well, he did commit rather quickly.  He has not taken any official visits (at least none are mentioned on either Rivals or Scout), but has made visits to the Florida schools.  He may visit some schools before signing day, he may not.  As of right now, our offense favors him running the ball as a fullback...as compared to West Virginia's spread offense.  Additionally, he wants to play ball in the SEC and he has conected with Coach Woods.

Hopefully, Peyton can keep healthy this season and really show him how integral the fullback is to our offensive scheme.  Comparatively speaking, with the exception of Nebraska, this will keep Arkansas above the present competition (if there happens to be any) when comparing our running game to teams like Louisville or West Virginia.  It might be a completely different scenario if Florida State offers and pursues it hard. 

Shuler has stated many times that he wants out of Florida so I don't see FSU as being a threat.

[HoopHog]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

Well, he did commit rather quickly.  He has not taken any official visits (at least none are mentioned on either Rivals or Scout), but has made visits to the Florida schools.  He may visit some schools before signing day, he may not.  As of right now, our offense favors him running the ball as a fullback...as compared to West Virginia's spread offense.  Additionally, he wants to play ball in the SEC and he has conected with Coach Woods.

Hopefully, Peyton can keep healthy this season and really show him how integral the fullback is to our offensive scheme.  Comparatively speaking, with the exception of Nebraska, this will keep Arkansas above the present competition (if there happens to be any) when comparing our running game to teams like Louisville or West Virginia.  It might be a completely different scenario if Florida State offers and pursues it hard. 

Shuler has stated many times that he wants out of Florida so I don't see FSU as being a threat.

HOnestly, I don't either.  But, you have to think about the pursuasive efforts of the local program if they set their sites on a blossoming prospect.  Personally, I think Shuler is as solid as anyone in this current class.  It is just hard to guage when there isn't a lot of information around a signee.

[Hawgballz]

Im a little worried about Shuler. He seemed to commit in a hurry without taking a visit or anything, and his offer list is pretty impressive.  Isnt he still scheduled to take several visits to Ohio St, WV, etc?

Well, he did commit rather quickly.  He has not taken any official visits (at least none are mentioned on either Rivals or Scout), but has made visits to the Florida schools.  He may visit some schools before signing day, he may not.  As of right now, our offense favors him running the ball as a fullback...as compared to West Virginia's spread offense.  Additionally, he wants to play ball in the SEC and he has conected with Coach Woods.

Hopefully, Peyton can keep healthy this season and really show him how integral the fullback is to our offensive scheme.  Comparatively speaking, with the exception of Nebraska, this will keep Arkansas above the present competition (if there happens to be any) when comparing our running game to teams like Louisville or West Virginia.  It might be a completely different scenario if Florida State offers and pursues it hard. 

Shuler has stated many times that he wants out of Florida so I don't see FSU as being a threat.

HOnestly, I don't either.  But, you have to think about the pursuasive efforts of the local program if they set their sites on a blossoming prospect.  Personally, I think Shuler is as solid as anyone in this current class.  It is just hard to guage when there isn't a lot of information around a signee.

Agreed

[Wu Tang Clan]

With recruiting going as well as it is this early, I can see the potential to lose some recruits later in the year.  I am particular worried about the out of stater that are committing to us without an in state offer.  I hope that these commitments stick, but odds are we will lose a couple.  Which one do you guys think we might lose?

Thomas Shuler, and Marcal Robinson will be hard to hold on to. 

[NathanArizona]

That is a very unproductive post!

[SoTexHog]

Well we could always go after  Alfred Dupree, 3* rivals - 4* scout linebacker who committed to OkSt.  It'd be good to steal one from them.  Only prob is he has a 2.4 GPA and 650 SAT.  May not qualify for the SEC.  Big 12 yes, SEC no.

[351hog]

With recruiting going as well as it is this early, I can see the potential to lose some recruits later in the year.  I am particular worried about the out of stater that are committing to us without an in state offer.  I hope that these commitments stick, but odds are we will lose a couple.  Which one do you guys think we might lose?

Thomas Shuler, and Marcal Robinson will be hard to hold on to. 

Those are the 2 I was thinking, just b/c they have not been on campus yet.  The only other I see as a maybe would be Jalani Smith....if LSU came calling.