Merrick getting close?

[ricepig]

@Jalen_Merrick:This probably is going be my last week of high school

[Oklahawg]

Yippee!

A decision. Might be for the Hogs, might be heading elsewhere. But, it will clear up our recruiting board one way or the other.

I am  very cautious, but optimistic, about this one.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

At least we will know soon

[Hey Super]

I think he ends up a gator. He's been tweeting about them a lot and UF fans have been blowing up his twitter account in desperation because their class is currently a train wreck.

[RBLtoHOG]

I remember that awesome feeling of the last day of HS.

almost 10 years later and I want to go back.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

I think he ends up a gator. He's been tweeting about them a lot and UF fans have been blowing up his twitter account in desperation because their class is currently a train wreck.

Well, we can't have this, come on twitter guys, do your thing.  :razorback:


If the recruit is seeking tweets and retweets, I say tweet em. If not, leave them alone.

[Razinhail]

Well, we can't have this, come on twitter guys, do your thing.  :razorback:


If the recruit is seeking tweets and retweets, I say tweet em. If not, leave them alone.

I may be missing something, but it seems like hog fans have been all over him for a while on twitter. There may be a few Florida and Florida State fans representing, but it's majority hog fans, not even close.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

I may be missing something, but it seems like hog fans have been all over him for a while on twitter. There may be a few Florida and Florida State fans representing, but it's majority hog fans, not even close.

Good to hear.

[TMc]

I'm still nervous about him.., even though I've read to not be. 

[Hawgzinbowlz]

We got Kirkland, and I thought he was a longshot. CBB and SP are capable of pulling this off. Cautiously optimistic.

We need JM.

" GO HOGS "

[WBC Hog]

Anybody else noticed that on his twitter profile it says something along the lines of

"Currently committed to the university of........."

I noticed it either a day or two CBB and Pittman made an in-home visit with him. Makes me wonder if he's a "silent commit"

[Hogdomer]

I think he ends up a gator. He's been tweeting about them a lot and UF fans have been blowing up his twitter account in desperation because their class is currently a train wreck.

Sure does seem that way based on his twitter.  Who knows though.

[ricepig]

Yippee!

A decision. Might be for the Hogs, might be heading elsewhere. But, it will clear up our recruiting board one way or the other.

I am  very cautious, but optimistic, about this one.

Yep, we will know where we stand, I prefer it that way.

[trashcan maN]

Anybody else noticed that on his twitter profile it says something along the lines of

"Currently committed to the university of........."

I noticed it either a day or two CBB and Pittman made an in-home visit with him. Makes me wonder if he's a "silent commit"

Did it say that before Florida hired their new coach?

[redeye]

I may be missing something, but it seems like hog fans have been all over him for a while on twitter. There may be a few Florida and Florida State fans representing, but it's majority hog fans, not even close.

Yea, same here.  I don't follow him on Twitter, but have been keeping up with him over the past few weeks.  He doesn't tweet much and doesn't seem to be for followers, but I think he's tweeted more about Arkansas then anyone.  I don't actually feel either good or bad about him, but his tweets at least make me think we have a decent shot of gaining his signature.

[redeye]

Did it say that before Florida hired their new coach?

I think it did.  It's been that way at  least for several days now.  I think it's been like that for a while, because I remember thinking he'd committed the first time I noticed it, which was probably 2-3 weeks ago.

[Uncle SI]

Got a really good feeling about Merrick. Can't say I have gout or anything. But let's just say a "good" feeling.   He will be a big haul for our OLine this year.

[Pig in the Pokey]

Anybody else noticed that on his twitter profile it says something along the lines of

"Currently committed to the university of........."

I noticed it either a day or two CBB and Pittman made an in-home visit with him. Makes me wonder if he's a "silent commit"

i'm with you man !

[RBLtoHOG]

I've heard from a personal friend that has "inside" info that we have a VERY good shot at landing him.

Has he set an announcement date?

[TMc]

I've heard from a personal friend that has "inside" info that we have a VERY good shot at landing him.

Has he set an announcement date?

Well.., this is his last week of high school.., so one would think he would announce soon, since he is a mid term enrollee.  I have read Dad wants him at FSU.., and he wants to come here.  I don't have any idea how this plays out.., but it will tough to beat out all those other schools.., and the family too.  I think if his family was on board - he probably would've already committed.

[Potosihog]

So he is a midterm enrollee, the recruiting dead period starts today and runs into January, but he hasn't decided where he is going?

Big decisions..........

[The_Bionic_Pig]

I think he ends up a gator. He's been tweeting about them a lot and UF fans have been blowing up his twitter account in desperation because their class is currently a train wreck.

1. Arkansas
2. FSU
3. Florida

[trashcan maN]

I think he ends up a gator. He's been tweeting about them a lot and UF fans have been blowing up his twitter account in desperation because their class is currently a train wreck.

Our coaches have been developing a personal relationship with him for a long time. Florida has only had a coach for a couple of weeks. They are on the outside looking in. It's Arkansas vs. FSU. It's also Arkansas vs. Stepdad, as it always seems to be.

If we go into Florida and pull a player that Florida State TRULY wants and is still actively recruiting, I'll be beyond impressed.

[The_Iceman]

Anybody else noticed that on his twitter profile it says something along the lines of

"Currently committed to the university of........."

I noticed it either a day or two CBB and Pittman made an in-home visit with him. Makes me wonder if he's a "silent commit"

So I guess that rules out Auburn.

[Tim Harris]

Our coaches have been developing a personal relationship with him for a long time. Florida has only had a coach for a couple of weeks. They are on the outside looking in. It's Arkansas vs. FSU. It's also Arkansas vs. Stepdad, as it always seems to be.

If we go into Florida and pull a player that Florida State TRULY wants and is still actively recruiting, I'll be beyond impressed.

That depends on who Florida hires for their OL coach.  It is rumored that they are going to keep Summers so Merrick at least has that relationship.

I'm cautiously optimistic about him but like you said it is going to be tough to get a kid out of the state that every school there wants.  It happens but not often.

[grayhawg]

That depends on who Florida hires for their OL coach.  It is rumored that they are going to keep Summers so Merrick at least has that relationship.

I'm cautiously optimistic about him but like you said it is going to be tough to get a kid out of the state that every school there wants.  It happens but not often.

His tweet after the FSU visit is a little concerning to me.

[holeinthewall]

I have read Dad wants him at FSU

You do know his dad went to grad school at Miami which is why he was so high on Miami. He isn't doing OV there becasue he had already been here so many times.

I am not sure anyone has a feel for where this kid ends up.

[fullfan]

I believe the staff has done all they can to get Merrick's commit.   If he stays in Florida do the Hogs go after another OL in addition to who they have committed?

[Hog on the Hill]

I believe the staff has done all they can to get Merrick's commit.   If he stays in Florida do the Hogs go after another OL in addition to who they have committed?

I should hope so... we need OL depth.

[Wildhog]

You do know his dad went to grad school at Miami which is why he was so high on Miami. He isn't doing OV there becasue he had already been here so many times.

I am not sure anyone has a feel for where this kid ends up.

His dad wants him to go to FSU.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

FSU has a 3rd party assisting them in Recruiting kinda like Kentucky where as (Family members benefit then have input on said recruits decision. 

[greenie]

FSU has a 3rd party assisting them in Recruiting kinda like Kentucky where as (Family members benefit then have input on said recruits decision.

I'm not sure I understand.  Are you saying that a family member(s) is being "influenced" to help the process in a school's favor...in this case, FSU?  I know this kind of stuff happens, but you seem to know something.

[fullfan]

FSU has a 3rd party assisting them in Recruiting kinda like Kentucky where as (Family members benefit then have input on said recruits decision. 

Are you saying they use a "Recruiting Service" and said Recruiting Service can provide monetary benefits to anyone that helps them in their business.   Family members and friends of recruits may provide information/influence that assists the "Recruiting Service"

His dad wants him to go to FSU.

Will his dad "benefit" from the 3rd party recruiting service if he does?  It would take an uncommon soul to stand up to that kind of pressure and make his own choice.   Amazing how much squeezing and pulling these kids have on them that is compounded when the thought of taking away something from a family member is introduced.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

So who are the other legit OT options for us?  Howell still a possibility?

[GuvHog]

FSU has a 3rd party assisting them in Recruiting kinda like Kentucky where as (Family members benefit then have input on said recruits decision. 

Alex Collins' Mother badly wanted him to go to Miami but he's a Hog so you never know...

[Dwyane Wade]

Probably means nothing, but I tweeted him a Woo Pig and he just followed me

[greenie]

Probably means nothing, but I tweeted him a Woo Pig and he just followed me

nice

[Dwyane Wade]

Let's hope that means he is bound for The Hill

[Oklahawg]

Fans grow attached to recruits. We think that a particular recruit (a name, set of measurables, and a blessed set of ratings/rankings, and usually nothing more) is a "must get". We are jubilant when we land a commit. We are despondent when we lose a commit.

UA has given Merrick a full-court press. The staff has done everything imaginable to get itself in the top 3! That we stand a reasonable chance of landing him away from the defending national champion located just a few hours down the road is stunning.

I think we get Merrick; I've thought that for a while. But, this is not a slam dunk. I do agree that FSU is the #2 school to worry about.

I am hopeful, and wish Merrick the best - he seems like a great young man. He'd seem even better enrolled in Herb's off-season program in about 4 weeks!

[ldfergu]

As a parent, how do you push your kid to go to FSU? Seriously.

Has he set an announcement date?

[ldfergu]

Also, when can an early enrollee sign a LOI?

[JaketheSnake]

The coaches would have to know at this point where Merrick is going.  He may not have announced publicly, but several posters think he may be a silent commit here.  If not here, then somewhere since we are in the dead period and he is a January enrollee.

[ricepig]

According to RD, he'll announce sometime between now and Jan 5th.

[jjdlc]

Also, when can an early enrollee sign a LOI?

They still sign their LOI on national signing day, so February 4th I think it is this year.

Yes, this means early enrollee's are enrolled and taking classes before they sign their NLI.  I'm not sure what would happen if they chose to sign an NLI with someone else after they've already enrolled.

[jb11]

Also, when can an early enrollee sign a LOI?

Everybody signs in Feb. Even the early enrollees.

[hawg1221]

Richard Davenport @ArRecruitingGuy  ·  19h 19 hours ago
Arkansas commit @leddy_55 will sign his NLI on Wednesday. He will take part in spring practice.
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[Oklahawg]

Richard Davenport @ArRecruitingGuy  ·  19h 19 hours ago
Arkansas commit @leddy_55 will sign his NLI on Wednesday. He will take part in spring practice.
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Correct. If you can enroll early you participate in an early enrollee signing period. Typically for mid-term JUCO grads but HS players participate as well.

A few years back we had a WR from VA (under Bobby). Graduated early and came to UA then got homesick and left early. Funderburk? Pretty sure his goose was cooked once he set foot on campus.

Have to be a signed member of the team (LOI) to go through enrollment clearinghouse. Have to go through clearinghouse to set foot on campus. Have to be a full-time student (as far as that goes for athletes) to participate with the team.

[greenie]

Merrick just got a couple of crystal ball predictions to FSU

[ldfergu]

Merrick just got a couple of crystal ball predictions to FSU

Booo

[grayhawg]

The only crystal ball pick to Arkansas is by Otis Kirk. Showing us at 4%