Rotnei Clarke ( Basket Ball)

[805 SOCALHOG]

Is it real??

[missippihog]

HE'S A HOG!

Hasn't even been on yet.

[Hawgvillain]

Welcome aboard Rotnei

[capehog]

someone wake slick rick and randy up and tell them that a big time recruit just signed with the hogs.

[riccoar]

Yep, he is a Razorback.

[tball275]

It has in Tulsa I would guess.

[razorbacker80]

Awesome news...

[RickyRoma]

Awesome!  We needed to hear some good news...

Welcome aboard Rotnei!

Go Hogs!

[okiehawg]

HE'S A HOG!

Hasn't even been on yet.

As soon as he grabbed the hat I typed it, I was watching KTUL live, so yes, it had been on!

[dirtypig]

Seems like a sharp young man! Glad he's a HOG!!!

[Red Tusk]

slightly delayed in the rock..SaWWEEEEEEETT!!! He said he had a peace in his heart...awesome

[proffitthog]

Now if we could get rid of Nutt, we would be all set.

[sonicbob]

I have to fess up and admit I was wrong about this one.  Maybe something changed this week to sway him to the hogs.  In this case however, I am very glad he decided to be a Razorback and eat some roasted crow.

[Pignominious]

We got our shooter boys.   

[BradyHolzhauer]

WPS! I can't wait to see him play in our 40 minutes of Pel offense.

[BradyHolzhauer]

Guys, he kind of reminds me of J.J. Reddick...without the attitude.  Any thoughts?

[chortle]

Highlight video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9b5k_aOUaA

Ok, here's my observations:

Depsite having an ugly ass shot, the guy can stroke it.

Gonna need to hit the weights, but they will take care of that on the Hill. Can he defend? Don't know from that highlight reel.

With all that said, I am sure as hell glad we got him. We have been missing somebody that can fill it up.


Welcome aboard Rotnei. Pelphrey will make you a winner.

[Sow’sEar]

Getting him will be big.  We havn't had a great shooter in a while.

[okiehawg]

Guys, he kind of reminds me of J.J. Reddick...without the attitude.  Any thoughts?

Reddick was 6'4'', Clarke is 6'0'', beyond that I can see some similarities.  I always liked Reddick's attitude though, he was a gamer, he got in people's heads.  Neither of them are good defensive players.

[DezNuttstehsuq]

Great signing, congrats Pel.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Screw all the rotnei critics and McCurdy comparisons!!!! He's all HOG NOW!!!!

[hognelson]

Screw all the rotnei critics and McCurdy comparisons!!!! He's all HOG NOW!!!!

Yeah Baby!!!

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Screw all the rotnei critics and McCurdy comparisons!!!! He's all HOG NOW!!!!

I was a big McCurdy fan, he wasn't given a real shot with StanHeathBall.

That said, from the video I watched of Rotnei, this kid is MUCH better as far as raw talent than McCurdy was.  Not even close.  He can shoot the lights out and will end up starting for the Hogs at some point.

[Sow’sEar]

Glad we got him. But am I the only one who thinks he looks like someone I can take to the rack.  Kidding.  GO HOGS.

[dsewell70]

just the way he's always moving and the way his shot falls in that youtube clip, he reminds me of the time or two I saw Jason Gilbert when he was in high school at Mountain View. He would light up the scoreboard.

But he was only a Class A player in Arkansas, and he had a hard time adjusting. Not to mention he hardly ever got any playing time and Nolan III obviously didn't like him much.

Now don't jump all over me for comparing him to Gilbert. Not saying he's gonna turn out like that... i was just talking about first impression. Let's hope if he signs with us, it translates into a much better career than Gilbert had

[jchill]

Think he will light up like Al Dillard?

[The_Iceman]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

[pignatious]

I gotta say to the Tulsa sports media who did not even mention Arkansas in the recruiting of Rotnei, and gave us little to no shot...you all need to start doing your damn jobs and covering Arkansas sports again like it deserves to be covered. Get your facts straight!

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

[The_Iceman]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

[okiehawg]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

Reid is the only person I can ever remember that wore pants instead of shorts while playing basketball.  

[jchill]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

[SpareRib]

This is great news for the basketball team.  A shootist!

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

[Hogs4Ever]

Welcome Rotnei! 

[fanofthehog]

Welcome aboard Rotnei, glad to have you!

[Jacobr]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

You seriously have no fricken clue when it comes to BB.  Look up Top 5 scorers in our history and you will find Bradley's name.  Look up Top 3 in assists/steals and you will find Reid's name.

All-American's? No.  Damn good SEC level backcourt? Hell yes.  When they were seniors we won 24 games, made it to the SEC finals against UK (lost), got a #4 seed and was the last team to win an NCAA Tournament game (against Siena).

Next time try to engage the grey matter between your ears before you post.

[40MINSOFHELL]

Face it...we are a basketball school.  Suits me fine.

you are right...i have said that many times but i dont think people really realize it lol or they dont want to accept it lol if we become like Duke and just win in basketball, it will be fine by me

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

you should stick to anti nutt posts.

because you have no freakin clue when it comes to basketball

none

[The_Iceman]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

you should stick to anti nutt posts.

because you have no freakin clue when it comes to basketball

none

thanks

[deucea729]

Welcome aboard, Rotnei!!  We're stoked that you're a HOG!  :razorback:

[rjmass]

Welcome aboard, looking forward to seeing you bring 19000, to their feet and helping to start rocking the Bud again.

This is a great addition to the future. 

[HawgAdvocate]

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

Kareem Reid was a McDonald's All-American PG who was easily a top 3 PG in the SEC during his junior and senior years.

Pat Bradley didn't have the hype coming into Arkansas that Jesse Pate, Marcus Saxson, Derek Hood, or the other new guys that came in that now infmaous recruiting class. But he left as one of the most prolific scorers in Arkansas history. Didn't he set an SEC record for 3-pointers or most consecutive SEC games with a trey or both?

To say neither was SEC level means you're either huffing gas or dumber than a box of rocks.

[chiefsfan]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

Reid and Bradley and patrick beverly

I like that MUCH better

[chiefsfan]

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

Kareem Reid was a McDonald's All-American PG who was easily a top 3 PG in the SEC during his junior and senior years.

Pat Bradley didn't have the hype coming into Arkansas that Jesse Pate, Marcus Saxson, Derek Hood, or the other new guys that came in that now infmaous recruiting class. But he left as one of the most prolific scorers in Arkansas history. Didn't he set an SEC record for 3-pointers or most consecutive SEC games with a trey or both?

To say neither was SEC level means you're either huffing gas or dumber than a box of rocks.

63 consecutive games with a 3 pointer.  Ironically Murray State of all schools ended the run.   that was right about the time that Nutt had just left their football team too...hmmm

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

Kareem Reid was a McDonald's All-American PG who was easily a top 3 PG in the SEC during his junior and senior years.

Pat Bradley didn't have the hype coming into Arkansas that Jesse Pate, Marcus Saxson, Derek Hood, or the other new guys that came in that now infmaous recruiting class. But he left as one of the most prolific scorers in Arkansas history. Didn't he set an SEC record for 3-pointers or most consecutive SEC games with a trey or both?

To say neither was SEC level means you're either huffing gas or dumber than a box of rocks.

all time leader in three point FGs in SEC history?

yeah he sucked

averaged 14 points in every season?

sucked

dang i wish reid and bradley would have never come here.

Reid was only one of the best passers we've ever had but he clearly sucked and should have never played in the SEC.

[Dugann]

super super news welcome aboard our new shooter.

[Boarcephus]

that's because you never saw cannon whitby in high school average around 40+ points (including many points driving the lane and getting fouled)...the SEC however is another animal

So true.  I got to know Cannon at food shows when he worked for Tyson and we talked alot about basketball.  Two things he said I still remember.  1) Nolan was one big, mean sob.  He said he saw him on more than one occassion jump into the middle of one of big, badass players and threaten to whip their butt right then and there and everyone of them backed off in a hurry and 2) he was shocked in the jump in athleticism when he signed with Arkansas.    All of a sudden he was going against guys 4-5 inches taller who were faster, quicker, bigger, could jump higher than he could ever imagine.   I see Clark may experience the same thing.

Regarding Clark....have to go back to how Frank recruited when he asked about a recruit, who else wants them?  In this case, sounds like we need him.

[jchill]

that's because you never saw cannon whitby in high school average around 40+ points (including many points driving the lane and getting fouled)...the SEC however is another animal

So true.  I got to know Cannon at food shows when he worked for Tyson and we talked alot about basketball.  Two things he said I still remember.  1) Nolan was one big, mean sob.  He said he saw him on more than one occassion jump into the middle of one of big, badass players and threaten to whip their butt right then and there and everyone of them backed off in a hurry and 2) he was shocked in the jump in athleticism when he signed with Arkansas.    All of a sudden he was going against guys 4-5 inches taller who were faster, quicker, bigger, could jump higher than he could ever imagine.   I see Clark may experience the same thing.

Regarding Clark....have to go back to how Frank recruited when he asked about a recruit, who else wants them?  In this case, sounds like we need him.

That's what this team lacked in previous years was somebody to instill the fear factor in them (I am not bashing Stan). I think Pel will do a good job of establishing who is the boss and make us a winner. Anyways, welcome Rotnei and WPS!!!!!

[jchill]

Fortson at Point Guard

Clarke at Shooting Guard


We have Bradley and Reid all over again, only maybe better. WPS!!!!

Reid and Bradley? God, I hope not.

it was a comparison.... I liked those two as a kid.

I fully expect the combo of Fortson and Clarke to take us deep into the tourney.

I'm glad you did but they SUCKED.

They were not that bad. I think during that time, the Hogs stopped getting quality big men to complement good guard play. Plus, they did not turn the ball over constantly either (I am still upset at the 32 turnovers against Providence).

Neither of them were good enough to start for a SEC-level team.

You seriously have no fricken clue when it comes to BB.  Look up Top 5 scorers in our history and you will find Bradley's name.  Look up Top 3 in assists/steals and you will find Reid's name.

All-American's? No.  Damn good SEC level backcourt? Hell yes.  When they were seniors we won 24 games, made it to the SEC finals against UK (lost), got a #4 seed and was the last team to win an NCAA Tournament game (against Siena).

Next time try to engage the grey matter between your ears before you post.

Thanks, if those guys would of played on the teams with Corliss or  MayDay, they would have set national records. I think Reid had to sit out the last year Corliss and Thurman played at Arkansas. Those guys were very good players, but again, they did not have all of the pieces to complement them. It was a shame that Reid, Hood, and Bradley came to Arkansas a year or two too late.