Future Arkansas Recruit Russell Shepard....

[BartIV]

Petrino has already offered this kid for 2009. (Russell Shepard)
I just saw some game film and he looks incredible.
ESPN was just saying that this kid is going to be in the top 10 next year in recruiting.

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3002233

Anyone have anymore info on this kid???

[BCRavens]

I don't, but that list of interested schools is pretty impressive.

You'll love it in Arkansas Russell!!

[Tomhog™]

Texas will be his destination...

[Tomhog™]

But I like it that Petrino goes after him anyways!

[BCRavens]

But I like it that Petrino goes after him anyways!

Amen to that. You can't sign them if you don't even try.

Man it just feels good to be a Hog today!!!

[OTTER]

With Petrino having a year to work on him, nothing would suprise me. 

[trphog]

I have no inside knowledge, but I have heard that he has a huge desire to follow in Vince Young's footsteps.

[kclvr]

You have got to go after the best of the best and hope for 1 or 2 to stick.  This one however might be like having a 30K a year job and stoping by to test drive a Rolls Royce.

[TLFHAWG]

Amen to that. You can't sign them if you don't even try.

Man it just feels good to be a Hog today!!!

+1

[havok]

No more Feast or Famine at key positions..

Coach P is going to Stack 'em up and have our depthchart loaded 3 and 4 deep with Division I quality.

[Bomis Hawg]

2009 class is being started now.
Petrino was behind the 8-Ball this class, but ended up with a great class.
We'll get deeper in Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana next year.

You also have to look at the recruiting of this staff.  It's NOT local. 
They keep the in-state kids, but go everywhere for recruits (not just Texas).

[RazorBassin]

I am so glad to see a staff so diverse in the recruiting area.  The thought of bringing in talent from other states is a win in itself.  The rise of the Razorback Nation has begun!

[arklahoman36]

Unless he grows, he's not as big as I'd like for a QB. I know Scout lists him at 6'2, but I read he measured closer to 6'1 at the JR day I think it was in Houston.
Also, according to the Rivals stats, he hasn't managed to complete 50 pct of his passes in his SOPH or JR year -- maybe he just had terrible receivers. But the video I saw, I wasn't impressed with his passing.
Not saying he won't be an outstanding college FB player, I just wonder if it will actually be at QB.
I'm also wondering if the hype isn't more about the Longhorns' hope to find the next Vince Young.

[jb11]

2009 class is being started now.
Petrino was behind the 8-Ball this class, but ended up with a great class.
We'll get deeper in Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana next year.

You also have to look at the recruiting of this staff.  It's NOT local. 
They keep the in-state kids, but go everywhere for recruits (not just Texas).

Don't forget about Florida.  BP has had success there as well.

[dickyhog]

2009 class is being started now.
Petrino was behind the 8-Ball this class, but ended up with a great class.
We'll get deeper in Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana next year.

You also have to look at the recruiting of this staff.  It's NOT local. 
They keep the in-state kids, but go everywhere for recruits (not just Texas).

Yeah, I don't remember getting as many recruits from that many states... where did we go, TX, GA, LA, TN, OH, and FL?  did I leave any out?

[Bomis Hawg]

Yeah, I don't remember getting as many recruits from that many states... where did we go, TX, GA, LA, TN, OH, and FL?  did I leave any out?

Oden is from Indianapolis.

[farmhawg]

At least Coach is not afraid to go after a highly ranked recruit! So refreshing!

[who knows]

They just interviewed him on CSTV and he had ALabama,Arkansas, and A&M in his his schools he's considering

[who knows]

ALso said he will commit early cause he graduates in december

[Nutts and Bolts]

If CBP wants him, I at least believe he will listen to what he has to say. THAt is step #1

[Dirty]

It feels great to be a hog fan.  BP is turning us in the right direction.  WPS!