Buffs didn't beat out the Hogs for the SF/SG recruit...

[The_Bionic_Pig]

You guys are so quick to be negative...just Think for a second how a recruit goes from a Arkansas lean all but committed to Colorado?   

It should be pretty easy to figure out their must be some good news concerning (academic's) a former Blue-Devil.   

[The Hogfather]

I sure hope that's what it means!

[jry04]

Not sure I follow here. Former Blue Devil?

[The Hogfather]

West Memphis Blue Devils

[jry04]

West Memphis Blue Devils

I am an idiot. I was thinking Duke. That is why I was so confused.

[COCHISE]

Not sure I follow here. Former Blue Devil?

Jason Henry might be back.

[HoopS]

lately, signs are pointing towards Jason Henry "getting right" and if we have Henry, we didn't have room or need Relphorde.

[PigWig]

Henry >>>> Relphorde

In fact, Henry > any returning player aside from MW

This is good news.

[kingofdequeen]

where's my audio commentary???

[Darren DeLoach]

i hope coach pel catches a few breaks and this thing works out for him. this is his make or break year. and he probably needs a tourney invite to save his job. but, it will require a lot of "ifs" (players being disciplined, eligible, and playing to their full ability) for coach to win enough to make the field of 65.

[linze82]

we are getting bobby hurley?

[The_Iceman]

FWIW, Jason Henry was in class today.

[chiefsfan]

i hope coach pel catches a few breaks and this thing works out for him. this is his make or break year. and he probably needs a tourney invite to save his job. but, it will require a lot of "ifs" (players being disciplined, eligible, and playing to their full ability) for coach to win enough to make the field of 65.

he doesnt need a tourney invite to save his job.   but he does need to have a team that at least is compettive in the SEC and can make a tourney push perhaps

[3kgthog]

Which begs the question, was he in class the previous days? I almost wish we had host parents like they do at the Air Force Academy. Having seen the practice in person I can say it keeps kids focused and gives them a real home away from home. Lord knows we've had players that could've used an outside party instead of a coach to get through their issues.

[ruarealhogfan]

he doesnt need a tourney invite to save his job.   but he does need to have a team that at least is compettive in the SEC and can make a tourney push perhaps

Correct, as was saw this past season, you can go 10-6 in the SEC & still not make the dance...

[SultanofSwine]

Class isnt the only off the court issue that needs to be cleaned up but I pulling for Pel there too.

[pitbull1]

Hope he gets his head together!  He needs to get his mind on basketball rather than screwing up.

[HamShank]

I wasn't being negative.  I simply stated that IF a program like Colorado truly beat us out for a b-ball recruit, it's a bad sign.

[Biggus Piggus]

You guys are so quick to be negative...just Think for a second how a recruit goes from a Arkansas lean all but committed to Colorado?  

It should be pretty easy to figure out their must be some good news concerning (academic's) a former Blue-Devil.  

no, that's not it

[WMHawgfan]

no, that's not it

care to elaborate? If that's not it, what is?

[Biggus Piggus]

Stewie is suggesting that the Razorbacks don't have room for another signee, when they do.

[Porkatarian]

Once again Biggus is right on the money. Our coaches really wanted Relphorde.


Porkatarian out...

[WMHawgfan]

think he may be partially right. If Henry looks good to come back that probably weighed on Marcus's decision. would be crowded at the 3 spot for a guy with only 2 years of eligibility.

[Hogbody]

But is that room in the form of henry or someone else?

[Biggus Piggus]

http://www.timescall.com/sports_story.asp?id=15877

"I just felt like I was the most comfortable with their coaching staff," Relphorde said in a phone interview Tuesday night. "Me and coach (Jeff) Bzdelik have a pretty good relationship, and it's real good to come right in and play for a coach that has coached in the NBA.

"My visit went well. I fit in with the team. With the pieces they've signed, I think we're headed in the right direction next year."

[The_Bionic_Pig]

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Stewie is suggesting that the Razorbacks don't have room for another signee, when they do.

I hear the coaches never seriously considered prep school for Bordon unless he wasn't going to qualify, Powell just needs to raise his ACT and Farmer is on course as well as Henry after showing some improvement in the class room, but BP may still be right on the money concerning Relph...

[ruarealhogfan]

http://www.timescall.com/sports_story.asp?id=15877

"I just felt like I was the most comfortable with their coaching staff," Relphorde said in a phone interview Tuesday night. "Me and coach (Jeff) Bzdelik have a pretty good relationship, and it's real good to come right in and play for a coach that has coached in the NBA.

"My visit went well. I fit in with the team. With the pieces they've signed, I think we're headed in the right direction next year."

Translated "I didn't want to have to sit around & wait for 3 more weeks just to see if a scholarship opened up at Arkansas."

[athunt]

Im not sure why everybody is so worried about Henry.  He theoretically has 2 semesters to get his grades up.  Most athletes up here go both summer sessions (6 hours a session) and if he was inelidgble for the first semester next season I dont think it would be that big of a deal.  If he wants to leave or is kicked off for some reason, thats understandable.  But simply because he has bad grades is not grounds for leaving the team.  There are plenty of students up here that are far worse off than Jason Henry, and they arent going here for free.

[WMHawgfan]

I don't think grades or ability are what worry people most about Henry. It seems every time he has had a chance to make a bad decision he has taken it. Really hope he gets his head on straight.

[heathtits]

Translated "I didn't want to have to sit around & wait for 3 more weeks just to see if a scholarship opened up at Arkansas."

Wrong, they would not have him visit if they didn't have a plan for getting him on the team. You're usually dead on, but don't be so naive. So we brought him all the way here to tell him "maybe" you'll have a spot, we'll let u know in 3 weeks? Our coaches were absolutely ready for him to commit.

Listen to Porkatarian, what little inside info I have from my pops, we wanted Relphorde badly and were more than willing to make room for him.

We got beat out, just the same as Walton, just the same as many other recruits. I'm not going to dwell on it anymore, and I'm happy with our other guys, but making delusional circumstances up to defend us losing a recruit belittles our program and pride.

And Stewie, how often have we seen a "heavy arkansas lean" only to go completely AWOL directly after their visit to our campus? I'd say its much easier to believe, judging by earlier events, that he just didn't like it here that much.

[yraciv]

Im not sure why everybody is so worried about Henry.  He theoretically has 2 semesters to get his grades up.  Most athletes up here go both summer sessions (6 hours a session) and if he was inelidgble for the first semester next season I dont think it would be that big of a deal.  If he wants to leave or is kicked off for some reason, thats understandable.  But simply because he has bad grades is not grounds for leaving the team.  There are plenty of students up here that are far worse off than Jason Henry, and they arent going here for free.

Not to mention the summer class is probably something like Criminal Justice or Wellness.  I took both as an elective, and I'm pretty sure if you just show up you can get a B.

[HawgAdvocate]

And Stewie, how often have we seen a "heavy arkansas lean" only to go completely AWOL directly after their visit to our campus? I'd say its much easier to believe, judging by earlier events, that he just didn't like it here that much.

Who else has this happened to? It didn't happen to Bryant or Powell.

[yraciv]

Translated "I didn't want to have to sit around & wait for 3 more weeks just to see if playing time opened up at Arkansas."

He had a scholarship if he wanted it.  Seeing as he was in the Jason Henry, Jemal Farmer position,  he would have definately been seeing less minutes then he liked.

[heathtits]

Who else has this happened to? It didn't happen to Bryant or Powell.

See Jeremy Adams and Rico Pickett. Also understand I wasn't bashing Pelphrey or staff on that part.

That came strictly down to current players on our team. That's more or less what I meant with Relphorde. Whatever it was he didn't like or feel comfortable with, it had nothing to do with not, or possibly not having a spot I assure you.

He's not a make or break guy, so why not except reality and move on?

[heathtits]

He had a scholarship if he wanted it.  Seeing as he was in the Jason Henry, Jemal Farmer position,  he would have definately been seeing less minutes then he liked.

Much more valid point. Thank you for not conjuring up some ridiculous scenario on why he didn't choose us.

[Hogbody]

See Jeremy Adams and Rico Pickett. Also understand I wasn't bashing Pelphrey or staff on that part.

That came strictly down to current players on our team. That's more or less what I meant with Relphorde. Whatever it was he didn't like or feel comfortable with, it had nothing to do with not, or possibly not having a spot I assure you.

He's not a make or break guy, so why not except reality and move on?

I have a feeling that Pickett wouldnt wasnt a loss for us.

[heathtits]

I have a feeling that Pickett wouldnt wasnt a loss for us.

You know I've refrained from opinions as of late and I will continue to do so. I wasn't evaluating the result or effect of losing him, just saying he was heavily interested, visited, and then went AWOL.

Again, I'm not talking about the coaches here either.

[Dropkick]

You know I've refrained from opinions as of late and I will continue to do so. I wasn't evaluating the result or effect of losing him, just saying he was heavily interested, visited, and then went AWOL.

Again, I'm not talking about the coaches here either.

I think you are showing great restraint. A fine example you are setting. I'd +1 you if only it were possible.

[prodigalhawg]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/adg/258408

[heathtits]

I think you are showing great restraint. A fine example you are setting. I'd +1 you if only it were possible.

Being sarcastic? If not glad someone noticed. I had to swallow my pride for the good of Jump Ball. Oh wait...

[Dropkick]

Being sarcastic? If not glad someone noticed. I had to swallow my pride for the good of Jump Ball. Oh wait...

No sarcasm. Kudos to you my friend.

[ruarealhogfan]

Wrong, they would not have him visit if they didn't have a plan for getting him on the team. You're usually dead on, but don't be so naive. So we brought him all the way here to tell him "maybe" you'll have a spot, we'll let u know in 3 weeks? Our coaches were absolutely ready for him to commit.

Listen to Porkatarian, what little inside info I have from my pops, we wanted Relphorde badly and were more than willing to make room for him.

We got beat out, just the same as Walton, just the same as many other recruits. I'm not going to dwell on it anymore, and I'm happy with our other guys, but making delusional circumstances up to defend us losing a recruit belittles our program and pride.

And Stewie, how often have we seen a "heavy arkansas lean" only to go completely AWOL directly after their visit to our campus? I'd say its much easier to believe, judging by earlier events, that he just didn't like it here that much.

Of the 13 current players on scholarship or who are already signed, whose scholarship could he have taken at this point & time?  Washington doesn't go to Draft camp until the end of May, Henry, Powell & Borden we wont know about for awhile. I'm not saying we didn't want the kid, I know we did, hell I would have liked to have had him, I'm saying looking at all that from his point of view quite possibly could have made Colorado alot more attractive...

[ruarealhogfan]

You know I've refrained from opinions as of late and I will continue to do so. I wasn't evaluating the result or effect of losing him, just saying he was heavily interested, visited, and then went AWOL.

Again, I'm not talking about the coaches here either.

Your refrain has not gone unnoticed, but you were one that, although you disagreed with some of us, had rational explanations & facts to back up your points, as did Oliver Miller, where are ya big guy? There can't be that much going on with the Mets...

[Hogeyeblind]

Once again Biggus is right on the money. Our coaches really wanted Relphorde.


Porkatarian out...

Pork - did you hear "the coach" Ron Crawford say on DTS today that it was a blessing that Relphorde is not coming here and when pressed by Rick and Randy he said "because he can't play"

[Beaverfever]

Pork - did you hear "the coach" Ron Crawford say on DTS today that it was a blessing that Relphorde is not coming here and when pressed by Rick and Randy he said "because he can't play"

lmao did he really say that?  Hillarious

[Hogeyeblind]

lmao did he really say that?  Hillarious

Yep - and he also said he wont last a year at Colorado

[Tomhog™]

So if Ron doesn't think he is high major quality, why was Pel and staff pursuing him?

[The Hogfather]

So if Ron doesn't think he is high major quality, why was Pel and staff pursuing him?

In case Henry wasn't going to be back?

[JIHawg]

So if Ron doesn't think he is high major quality, why was Pel and staff pursuing him?

He was just a two star after all. 

[HawgAdvocate]

So if Ron doesn't think he is high major quality, why was Pel and staff pursuing him?

Depth, versatility, & size for his position? The guy only had two years to play.