One guy I'm really rooting for

[Richard Davenport]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2016/feb/29/linebacker-determinded-suceed/

[PorkRinds]

Bring the kid to the hill and get him some positive male role models.  Sounds uncommon to me.

[hoghappy]

Is this the kid from Patterson High School?

[mhuff]

Sounds like a leader instead of a follower. Hope he plays on the Hill.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Unfortunately there are so many kids out there that fit much the same mold. It's really tragic that so many youngsters are caught in situations where they have no real adult example or guide that can help them deal and face with the issues that all kids have growing up. When the challenge is compounded by gangs, drugs, etc. it makes the chance of being successful in making the right choices that much more difficult.

While I hope this young man decides to become a Hog, I just want him to be successful where he decides to go. I think the fact that Michael Smith is obviously trying to mentor the young man in various aspects of his life is a tremendous tribute to MS. Then again, knowing the quality that all the coaches on staff I'm not on the least bit surprised.  :razorback:

[HogNDas]

Unfortunately there are so many kids out there that fit much the same mold. It's really tragic that so many youngsters are caught in situations where they have no real adult example or guide that can help them deal and face with the issues that all kids have growing up. When the challenge is compounded by gangs, drugs, etc. it makes the chance of being successful in making the right choices that much more difficult.

While I hope this young man decides to become a Hog, I just want him to be successful where he decides to go. I think the fact that Michael Smith is obviously trying to mentor the young man in various aspects of his life is a tremendous tribute to MS. Then again, knowing the quality that all the coaches on staff I'm not on the least bit surprised.  :razorback:

Well, we've offered so the vetting has obviously taken place....I trust CBB if this kid meets all 5 of CBB's criteria!!!

[Steef]

Josh!

Be a Hog!

[Ugly Uncle]

Is this the kid from Patterson High School?

No.  This is from a different area.  Patterson won't have anyone for a couple of years.  They will be down for a bit.  Look for their Freshman class from this year to be outstanding though.

[batonrougehawg]

Is this the kid from Patterson High School?

No, he is from the New Orleans metro area.

[1highhog]

I hope this young man succeeds in life first, I'm not worrying where he goes to College, he seems to have his head on straight and doing everything the right way.  There are so many young men his age right in Little Rock that have taken the wrong path, I'm glad to see someone once in awhile do the right thing when they've had so many hardships.

[Ragnar Hogbrok]

No matter which school he chooses, I hope he succeeds in life. 

[tophawg19]

wish we could help this kid get out of that area . but i know that's a violation. hope he is okay and gets out of there ok

[Mike_e]

Prayers for the kid.

[BigSexyHog]

That is someone to cheer for.  Hope this kid gets what he wants.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Well, we've offered so the vetting has obviously taken place....I trust CBB if this kid meets all 5 of CBB's criteria!!!

Uhh....you might want to go back and actually read my initial remarks. I never indicated or hinted that our staff haven't done their homework. In fact, I strongly suspect the young man likely wouldn't be taking a visit if our coaches weren't already confident he meets their standards. What I DID say is I truly hope this young man, whether he ends up a Hog or not, is able to go on and receive a good education and can overcome his rough start to life. Hopefully we'd all feel the same.

[HogNDas]

Uhh....you might want to go back and actually read my initial remarks. I never indicated or hinted that our staff haven't done their homework. In fact, I strongly suspect the young man likely wouldn't be taking a visit if our coaches weren't already confident he meets their standards. What I DID say is I truly hope this young man, whether he ends up a Hog or not, is able to go on and receive a good education and can overcome his rough start to life. Hopefully we'd all feel the same.

Agree!....Furthermore, I am confident if he makes it to the hill, CBB's influence & guidance might be what it takes to help him as a man and to be UNCOMMON!.... if CBB likes him, I LOVE him!

[plumbhog]

Sounds a lot like the situation McFadden grew up in. Hopefully this kid can find the same type of success. Someone should send him a copy of the story done on McFaddens childhood.  Best role model I can think of.