Tre Norwood...

[Wildhog]

Can't see Calloway's decision being affected by the recruitment of Norwood. There are already plenty of DBs on the commit list plus we are still chasing Curl and (it appears) Stewart.

Sure would be nice if we whiff at the end to have made enough contact with Norwood to be able to flip him on signing day. Wishful thinking, I suppose.

If you are getting sniffs from Louisville and we don't budge on the offer, ok. If it is ND that makes me a bit more nervous. If Florida is lurking then count me in.

And it's not like we haven't reached on out-of-state kids with (much) worse offer lists. 

[ricepig]

And it's not like we haven't reached on out-of-state kids with (much) worse offer lists. 

Ever year is different, IMO. They had him in camp, and I'm sure have seen what they wanted to. I thought he was small what little I saw of him this year, but very athletic.

[Wildhog]

Ever year is different, IMO. They had him in camp, and I'm sure have seen what they wanted to. I thought he was small what little I saw of him this year, but very athletic.

Some guys are just players.  I can think of plenty of undersized former hogs that we sure could have used this year.

[Biggus Piggus]

If we have a spot for Micahh Smith, we should have a spot for Tre Norwood.

[ricepig]

Some guys are just players.  I can think of plenty of undersized former hogs that we sure could have used this year.

Yeah, hindsight is nice, isn't it.

[onebadrubi]

If we have a spot for Micahh Smith, we should have a spot for Tre Norwood.

Wasn't smith a last minute guy? Or maybe even after signing day?

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Wasn't smith a last minute guy? Or maybe even after signing day?

Practically last second.  Classic sign of a reach at a position of major need.  Maybe not, but I doubt it.

[Wildhog]

Yeah, hindsight is nice, isn't it.

Don't really see how it's hindsight if you know they're good beforehand.  Some coaches just get hung up too much on measurables.

[ricepig]

Don't really see how it's hindsight if you know they're good beforehand.  Some coaches just get hung up too much on measurables.

The fact that you'd take them now isn't hindsight, lol?? I guess you were pushing for them before they signed on, or only after they did well?

[Wildhog]

The fact that you'd take them now isn't hindsight, lol?? I guess you were pushing for them before they signed on, or only after they did well?

Yes, I wanted Jerico Nelson.

And I want us to take any Arkansan with multiple P5 offers.

[ricepig]

Yes, I wanted Jerico Nelson.

And I want us to take any Arkansan with multiple P5 offers.

Ok, I just wanted you on record!

[Wildhog]

Ok, I just wanted you on record!

You got it!  Write it down, book it, and take it to the bank!

[Bubba's Bruisers]

We believed we had better options than Norwood.  Pretty simple.  And just a guess here, but he may be a reach for ND at this point.  Maybe FL too...if they offer.  Probably a pretty good player, though.

[Wildhog]

We believed we had better options than Norwood.  Pretty simple.  And just a guess here, but he may be a reach for ND at this point.  Maybe FL too...if they offer.

Could be.  Arkansas just produces so few P5 prospects that I think you have to take a few chances on them.  I'd much rather do that than take some late flyer on an out-of-state kid with zero FBS offers.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Could be.  Arkansas just produces so few P5 prospects that I think you have to take a few chances on them.  I'd much rather do that than take some late flyer on an out-of-state kid with zero FBS offers.

I sort of agree, but it's all somewhat of a crap shoot that gets more dangerous when dealing with in state kids.  Just not a cut and dried thing. 

[buldozer]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables 

[Nosboar Accubond]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables

no... Just no

[ricepig]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables 

Man, just think if the complete roster was made up of kids from Arkansas!

[PorkRinds]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables

That's ludicrous.

[HardingHog]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables

I bet Saban wished he had some more Alabama boys on his roster. If they did, they'd probably have enough motivation to win against Clemson

[SkeeterHawg]

Man, just think if the complete roster was made up of kids from Arkansas!

We would be tackling the other team while they were getting on the bus to leave.  Maybe even chasing the plane down the runway at the airport.  We would "Never Yield"!

[ricepig]

Visiting Wake Forest this weekend.

[Wooderson]

Back when our team had 7-12  Arkansas scholarship kids added to it every year, it didn't quit at half time. Having approximately half of your scholarship kids from in-state must give the team a self motivation to not give up or self pride or something else that out-of-state recruiting does't seem to bring to the team regardless of their measurables 

I won't say that our team quit, but I will say that we won more in the 2000's with more Arkansas kids.  Arkansas athletes are highly underrated.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I won't say that our team quit, but I will say that we won more in the 2000's with more Arkansas kids.  Arkansas athletes are highly underrated.

And our success was when we were led by 2 special type players...DMac and Jones.  We were largely mediocre with all those AR kids, though.  During a time when the SEC wasn't what it is today. 

[LJHOG]

we already have 2 or 3 kids that are that size , so that may be the reason we are holding off

do they run sub 4.4 as is reported about Tre?  Seems those type players have run through our D on multiple occasions the last few years.

[ricepig]

do they run sub 4.4 as is reported about Tre?  Seems those type players have run through our D on multiple occasions the last few years.

They all run a sub 4.4 on their recruiting profile........

[Porkatarian]

Norwood has legit SEC talent.  We pay B.ert 4 mil per year to make evaluations and recruit talent to the hill.  Evidently, he likes other kids better.


Porkatarian out...

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Norwood has legit SEC talent.  We pay B.ert 4 mil per year to make evaluations and recruit talent to the hill.  Evidently, he likes other kids better.


Porkatarian out...

Maybe Selling out to Calloway.

[DoubleReedHawgCaller]

Just like we missed on Kenneth Dixon...

[ricepig]

Just like we missed on Kenneth Dixon...

So, you know which kids we should offer in-state, and which ones we shouldn't? What's you hit rate? Petrino didn't like Dixon as well as the RB from OK, Sutton?? Norwood has been to camp and Rhoads has seen him as well, so you go with their decisions.

[factchecker]

Just like we missed on Kenneth Dixon...

Wrong coaching staff.....

[hawginbigd1]

So, you know which kids we should offer in-state, and which ones we shouldn't? What's you hit rate? Petrino didn't like Dixon as well as the RB from OK, Sutton?? Norwood has been to camp and Rhoads has seen him as well, so you go with their decisions.

Donovan something or another, and I don't believe he ever played a down for anyone, maybe an Oklahoma directional school, great call by CBP.

To be fair, there have been dozens of Arkansas small school RBs who were all-state record breakers who were not D1 talents, much less SEC worthy.

[DoubleReedHawgCaller]

Wrong coaching staff.....

I know that just something we're notorious for.

[imtad16]

How close are Jamario Bell and Will Gragg to contributing? Where are they at in development? I, like everyone else, was hoping two 4-star instaters would be on the field contributing atleast a little bit more than they have by now.

[Hollywood870]

Just like we missed on Kenneth Dixon...

David Porter is an in state DE this year that I like.

[ricepig]

How close are Jamario Bell and Will Gragg to contributing? Where are they at in development? I, like everyone else, was hoping two 4-star instaters would be on the field contributing atleast a little bit more than they have by now.

Maybe star ratings aren't what they appear?

[imtad16]

Maybe star ratings aren't what they appear?

Maybe that's the story. They are only RFR's so obviously there is still time but just haven't heard really anything about them after two years on campus.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

How close are Jamario Bell and Will Gragg to contributing? Where are they at in development? I, like everyone else, was hoping two 4-star instaters would be on the field contributing atleast a little bit more than they have by now.

Gragg more than than Bell.  Gragg had the offer sheet.  Don't believe Bell did. 

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Maybe that's the story. They are only RFR's so obviously there is still time but just haven't heard really anything about them after two years on campus.

Henry and Sprinkle haven't helped.

[imtad16]

Henry and Sprinkle haven't helped.

True. I wish Bell would be moved back to DE, a light would turn on and he became a pass rushing beast because his frame and athletic ability are ideal.

[Philibuster]

obviously Paul Rhoads is saying no, so we should trust his judgement

Yeah, you're right. He proved to do wonders in the secondary this year!

[ricepig]

Yeah, you're right. He proved to do wonders in the secondary this year!

They were better.

[Ramboar]

They were better.

This...glad someone gets it.

[Oklahawg]

I am going to go out on a limb here. It's pretty sturdy, though: the coaches have a wish list they like better. They have X spots and plenty of names for those spots. Maybe a few whiffs and they make a late move, but I don't anticipate that many whiffs as we finish.

[ricepig]

This...glad someone gets it.

2 or 3 more Pulley types and we'll be even better.

[presidenthog]

If we have a spot for Micahh Smith, we should have a spot for Tre Norwood.

This this this.

[presidenthog]

True. I wish Bell would be moved back to DE, a light would turn on and he became a pass rushing beast because his frame and athletic ability are ideal.

Bell would fit as  OLB in a 3-4. I complained in here when the move was made. Got yelled at by everyone and thier rediculous trust the coaches bs. Sometimes you have better vision of something when you aren't right up against it. I knew bell had no chance at TE. Still doesn't. Word is though he doesn't like to hit.

[Hoggy Bear]

Norwood just posted 30 min ago on Twitter that OU has now offered him

[Fort Dweller]

I said a couple of months ago he was the best athlete in the state.  May not be the best football player, but he is the best athlete IMO.

[ricepig]

Good for him, looks like he'll get his college paid for.