We need an elite RB in this class

[Wildhog]

It's not a want.  It's a NEED.  Other SEC schools are stacking their depth charts with elite backs.  If Collins leaves this year, we're in a bad spot next year.

Our offensive line's run blocking is clearly overrated, so we're going to need a back that can make plays happen on his own. 

Do we have any updates on White, Whaley, Porter or Pennamon?  Richard?

[Razorpigg]

It's a GOT TO!  No way around it.

[Love those Hogs]

Maybe I'm just a dreamer but I thought it as good news that Cornelius will be eligible to redshirt this year due to his injury.  That could help in the fact that it would give Devin another year to play football with his cuz.

[redeye]

Maybe I'm just a dreamer but I thought it as good news that Cornelius will be eligible to redshirt this year due to his injury.  That could help in the fact that it would give Devin another year to play football with his cuz.

Let's hope so!

I've actually wanted another elite RB for the past 2 classes and I think we're paying the price for that neglect today.  Madre London may not have been elite, but he's averaging 4.2 ypc for MSU as a true freshman and it's puzzling why we never offered him.  Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of elite RB's this year, which just makes that task harder.

[Wildhog]

Let's hope so!

I've actually wanted another elite RB for the past 2 classes and I think we're paying the price for that neglect today.  Madre London may not have been elite, but he's averaging 4.2 ypc for MSU as a true freshman and it's puzzling why we never offered him.  Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of elite RB's this year, which just makes that task harder.

Agreed.

I do think Rawleigh's going to be a good one, though.

[LRHawg]

I hope we are still in the running with Devin White but watching Fournette dominate is certainly not helping. I'm praying for a miracle this year with Rb and hope we find a good one, don't care what the stars are.

[redeye]

Agreed.

I do think Rawleigh's going to be a good one, though.

Yea, I just wish we'd play Rawleigh more.

[COCHISE]

I agree and we need one every year. Prior to this class, it seems like little emphasis has been put on recruiting the RB position ever since we signed Alex Collins and it's coming back to haunt us.

[Pig in the Pokey]

It's not a want.  It's a NEED.  Other SEC schools are stacking their depth charts with elite backs.  If Collins leaves this year, we're in a bad spot next year.

Our offensive line's run blocking is clearly overrated, so we're going to need a back that can make plays happen on his own. 

Do we have any updates on White, Whaley, Porter or Pennamon?  Richard?

even if he stays i agree we need a stud.

[FoozeyHog]

I know everyone wants White or Whaley but thats looking like a negative.  But where are all the other RB names,.   Is this yeara class really thin on RBs? 

[onebadrubi]

Anything less than 2 SEC running backs in this class is troublesome. 

[PharmacistHog]

Does collins still leave even with a less than stellar season?

[Fort Dweller]

Does collins still leave even with a less than stellar season?

After seeing what happend to J Will and Hatcher, he most likely goes.

[hawginbigd1]

It's not a want.  It's a NEED.  Other SEC schools are stacking their depth charts with elite backs.  If Collins leaves this year, we're in a bad spot next year.

Our offensive line's run blocking is clearly overrated, so we're going to need a back that can make plays happen on his own. 

Do we have any updates on White, Whaley, Porter or Pennamon?  Richard?

Agreed! I think the thread is the winner for the no-brainer of the year!

[ifghog]

Does collins still leave even with a less than stellar season?

What makes you think he will have a bad season? I bet he rushes for more than he has the last two years by a long shot.

[FIOG]

It's not a want.  It's a NEED.  Other SEC schools are stacking their depth charts with elite backs.  If Collins leaves this year, we're in a bad spot next year.

Our offensive line's run blocking is clearly overrated, so we're going to need a back that can make plays happen on his own. 

Do we have any updates on White, Whaley, Porter or Pennamon?  Richard?

The only one I can give you an update on is White. He is all LSU.

[pigskenG]

I think we are looking good at DL, although I would still not turn down another top DL. We need two great RB's. I can't see why a RB that is looking to go to the next level would not come with us. Same for OL and TE. We are still in need of DB's with speed that can cover and hit. Overall, and I say this every year, we need to recruit like the big boys, and not be grouped in the recruiting rankings just above Vandy and KY, and on par with Miss St. We sign one 5* player about every 6 - 7 years. In some ways, it's good coaching to get us to where we are. IMO.  Go Hogs.

[hawgmasta]

Does collins still leave even with a less than stellar season?

After what happened to J. Will, running backs limited shelf life, and his shiftiness and change of direction; AC will be desired in the NFL. I don't see why he wouldn't leave. In college you can have the Fournettes, McFaddens, Lacey's and Petersons; granted some are amazing still in the league at being powerful and fast I believe most NFL GMs would rather have a shifty quick back with decent size that can get you yards but doesn't take a beating by trying to beastmode everyone. Very few guys can take and dish out damage week by week like that; and investing in a guy who will last for years with good speed and vision who avoids hits (emmit smith) is a wise investment.

[TNRazorbacker]

If we whiff on all the prima donnas (entirely possible if not likely) we are courting who are the fall backs? We are going to have to sign some backs regardless otherwise we' ll be holding open tryouts. What about the AR kid that committed to Boise?

[Wildhog]

Prima donnas?  It's not their fault we've barely offered anyone.

[hoglady]

Danny West addressed this on the radio this week.
Said we've put all our eggs in 2 baskets and neither basket is looking good right now.
Said the staff has gone all in on these 2 guys and he doesn't expect either one to end up a Hog.

[Wildhog]

Danny West addressed this on the radio this week.
Said we've put all our eggs in 2 baskets and neither basket is looking good right now.
We've gone all in on these 2 guys and he doesn't expect either one to end up a Hog.

Which is what I've been saying for months now.

[hoglady]

Which is what I've been saying for months now.

His concern was if we don't start branching out to some other backs - we'll be left scrambling to find a back just before signing day.

[Wildhog]

His concern was if we don't start branching out to some other backs - we'll be left scrambling to find a back just before signing day.

And he's right. 

[tophawg19]

how would he know who the coaches have been talking to ? i love it when these experts tell us what the coaches are doing

[Wildhog]

how would he know who the coaches have been talking to ? i love it when these experts tell us what the coaches are doing

Because kids report it 99% of the time.

[ricepig]

And he's right. 

Well, it's their plan, I guess they'll live or die with it.

[Wildhog]

Well, it's their plan, I guess they'll live or die with it.

CBB's plan will will work or we'll pay him 10+ million dollars to not coach here anymore. 

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Danny West addressed this on the radio this week.
Said we've put all our eggs in 2 baskets and neither basket is looking good right now.
Said the staff has gone all in on these 2 guys and he doesn't expect either one to end up a Hog.

Yes, I expect the in state kid is going to get an offer before it's all over. 

[Scott7703]

Yes, I expect the in state kid is going to get an offer before it's all over. 

He should have already been offered. Get Crockett in the fold and then spend every waking minute after white and Whaley and pray we land one. But, get at least one in the barn before shooting for the moon.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

He should have already been offered. Get Crockett in the fold and then spend every waking minute after white and Whaley and pray we land one. But, get at least one in the barn before shooting for the moon.

We need to spend every waking minute on getting OT's and speedy back 7 players.

[Hogwild]

Bruce Jordan Swilling is the guy we need- son of Pat Swilling

Four weeks into the prep football season and Brother Martin running back Bruce Jordan-Swilling is showing no signs of slowing down. Against John Curtis on Saturday, he had 39 carries for 184 yards and three touchdowns.

Add those totals to his 817 yards from the previous three weeks and the LSU target barely topped the 1,000-yard mark with an unofficial total of 1,001.

Though he isn't focused on recruiting at the moment, schools are focusing on him. Within the last week he picked up two new offers from Texas A&M and Ole Miss.

"I'm still open to everybody," he said.

Jordan-Swilling picked up an offer from LSU over the summer and also holds offers from Tennessee, Miami, UCLA and Georgia Tech, among others.

[jackflash]

R Williams looked pretty good against A&M. White and whaley are not the only ones we are recruiting. Just a lot of fans will consider it a failure if we don't either one of them.  We will get another good running that for sure

[jackflash]

running back sorry about that

[jackflash]

The biggest thing I came away with from the A&M game other than are QB was the speed A&M had. Like are kids just wish they had that kind of speed

[sickboy]

R Williams looked pretty good against A&M. White and whaley are not the only ones we are recruiting. Just a lot of fans will consider it a failure if we don't either one of them.  We will get another good running that for sure

I've said it a few times. The one position I'm not worried about with these coaches is RB. They'll find guys out there who can tote the Rock and tote it well.

What we need is to significantly upgrade our LBs.

[HoneyNuttPetrinoos]

I've said it a few times. The one position I'm not worried about with these coaches is RB. They'll find guys out there who can tote the Rock and tote it well.

What we need is to significantly upgrade our LBs.

Are u serious?  If Collins gets hurt we have nobody to carry the ball 15 times a game. We have no depth at the position. Depth as in someone that can play.

[FoozeyHog]

Georgia getting  3 crystals on Whaley and their insiders are saying he's a silent. 

[King Kong]

Georgia getting  3 crystals on Whaley and their insiders are saying he's a silent. 

Whaley had also mentioned previously he would silent commit to a school.

[PorkSoda]

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/Offers

according to this,

we are looking thin on prospects if you count out white and whaley,

we are down to 3 guys

to of which are listed as cool and likely headed to other schools

http://247sports.com/Player/Kyle-Porter-37371

http://247sports.com/Player/Kaezon-Pugh-27499

and the last is listed as an athlete with smallish size

http://247sports.com/Player/Aubrey-White-75196

some long shot uncommitted players might be

http://247sports.com/Player/Robert-Washington-21689

http://247sports.com/Player/Trevor-Speights-27392

[Inhogswetrust]

Don't worry we can always play a Tight End at Fullback...........................

[TNRazorbacker]

We'll just have to make our own elite RB

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

I'm thinking we'll end up with pennamon and hammonds as our rb's this class. I think Hammonds is only listed as an athlete to not scare white and whaley away similar to how the staff listed pettway as an athlete last year for KJ.

[Wildhog]

Hammonds' profile listing has absolutely zero, nothing, to do with any other prospect.  He could project to several different positions.  Arkansas likes him as a RB.  UGA likes him as a utility player.  I've read that he may also get looks as a DB.  He's just an athlete, as listed.  We're fortunate to have him, and I'm very excited to see him with the ball in his hands.

[ChicoHog]

RD's article today talks about Kyle Porter from Katy Texas.  High profile program in Houston area.  He is visiting TCU, Baylor, Oregon and Arkansas.  3 spread teams and one power team.  He is a little smaller than many of the backs we recruit but we need a speed guy.  Hope he wants to play in a power offense. 

[Wildhog]

RD's article today talks about Kyle Porter from Katy Texas.  High profile program in Houston area.  He is visiting TCU, Baylor, Oregon and Arkansas.  3 spread teams and one power team.  He is a little smaller than many of the backs we recruit but we need a speed guy.  Hope he wants to play in a power offense. 

I've been high on Porter for a while.  He's big time.

[DeltaBoy]

We need 2 more for sure.

[WooPig90]

Porter would be nice, im sure we are on a few just in case Whaley and White dont work out

[The_Iceman]

Our RB recruiting is going about as good as Mike Anderson's PF recruiting.

[scruf]

Hogville Chicken Little Logic:

"If Arkansas doesn't get a highly recruited running back to give them a non-binding verbal commitment in October then all running back prospects deemed to have All-American potential will automatically disappear by signing day. There's definitely no way that any will emerge during their senior year."