So far: What GRADE would you Give CBP on Recruiting?

[txkrazorback]

Me?
A FRANKING +!

What do you think?

[Dropkick]

Gotta wait til they "sign on the line which is dotted".

[cardinalhawg]

It is just one of those things that will have to be answered after signing day.  Hopefully, it will be an A, but granted picking up Wilson, Johnson, and Mallett has been good.

[BrooklynRoss]

So far so good. I'd say considering the circumstances and if Mallett officially transfers I'd give him an "A."

[txkrazorback]

but my question was "SO FAR". I'll probably (or someone else) will ask the question again after signing day...

[Dropkick]

You know what it takes to recruit? It takes brass balls!

[Dropkick]

but my question was "SO FAR". I'll probably (or someone else) will ask the question again after signing day...

My bad. So far I like what I am seeing and hearing. Not just who we are on, but more importantly the "no nonsense" attitude we are bringing to the fight.

[tophawg19]

a+ they brought their a game . we are getting recruits to re-open that would never have talked to us before

[want2be]

1) First week on the job he visited all the in state signees & Wright in Tenn
    This contributed to allot in keeping these guys

2) His new staff has found a JUCO Dback and MLB who could contribute 08
    They found these guys in PA

3) Going after RB-Dean and DB-Thomas in Texas is A+

4) Going  after OL-Zebric Sanders is big

5) Grabbing TB-Johnson in favor of Thomas is good for the fence bldg

6) Working on Joe Adams seems to be paying off

7) I hope they can tie up Gillespie at DT

Opening the door for Mallett was a no brainer but still huge


SO FAR AN A+  and it will be interesting to see what else they can pull off

[SquidBilly]

I agree want2be that he gets an A+ and I am excited for next year's class with all of the recruiting areas he is getting us into.  Next year the foundation will be in place to get us into the home's of almost any recruit we want.  Not saying we'll sign them all but at least we'll have a chance to talk to them.

[txkrazorback]

but I bet if hootie were still here RM would be an aggie and we would not have this basket of players...
go CBP! WPS!

[opineonswine]

an "I".

[jgphillips3]

Being honest, A- so far with the possibility of going to A+ on signing day.  He has made some good moves, but we have lost a few too.  Also, we don't have the corners committed yet that we need and D-Line (who knows).  If he can land Dean, keep Askew and get some decent D-backs in here, I will bump it to A+.

[PorkSoda]

I think they are bringing their "A" Game.  Going after top recruits,and keeping top instate talent.  So far he looks like he is trying to address our needs with the type of athletes he is going after.  So I'll give him an E for Effort, but nothing is set in stone till NSD.  This years NSD may be more anticipated that the year MM and company signed.  Actually next year is the one I am anticipating.  What can he do with a full year to recruit?  He will have actually coached a full season by then too, so he will have something current to show recruits, rather that what he did at UL.

[SquidBilly]

Being honest, A- so far with the possibility of going to A+ on signing day.  He has made some good moves, but we have lost a few too.  Also, we don't have corners committed yet that we need and D-Line (who knows).  If he can land Dean, keep Askew and get some decent D-backs in here, I will bump it to A+.

With a coaching change and the amount of time it took to get another one it isn't surprising that we lost a couple of recruits.  Good news is so far they aren't any we can't do without.  We may have a corner committed but his position just may be listed as WR or RB right now.  I agree we need big time interior D-line help.

[clifflee4mvp]

as long as we don't lose Curtis, I will be happy with this class.

[antiono hogderas]

B+, maybe higher depending on who we get in the next two weeks.

[The real Hogules]

Considering that Bobby Petrino haven't even been on the job officially 2-3 weeks and he has already landed Ryan Mallett and all indications are that he has turned Joe Adams, I'd have to give him an A+!

[Seebs]

February 7th I believe he will earn his A - the next few weeks will be fun to watch

[jackflash]

The fact I don't think he will back down from any school gives him a A+ in my book. Seems to me the other staff would back down from Texas, OU and certain SEC schools

[cityhog]

It is just one of those things that will have to be answered after signing day.  Hopefully, it will be an A, but granted picking up Wilson, Johnson, and Mallett has been good.

I think RR is as responsible for Mallett transferring as BP is.  Just sayin'.

[TLFHAWG]

B, he got a late start.  Not his fault.  Next year will be an A.

[hoggytonk]

Needs to get Adams to earn A

[ksrazorback]

Hope that "I" is for Incredible and not Idiot....

an "I".

I think "Incredible" so for.... CBP has the hopes of Razorback Nation in his hands and looking very good!!

:razorback:  Go Razorbacks    :razorback:   :razorback:

[Throwback1]

If we keep our instate recruits pre-Petrino, Tim Horton deserves an A+, too.

[Nutts and Bolts]

1) First week on the job he visited all the in state signees & Wright in Tenn
    This contributed to allot in keeping these guys

2) His new staff has found a JUCO Dback and MLB who could contribute 08
    They found these guys in PA

3) Going after RB-Dean and DB-Thomas in Texas is A+

4) Going  after OL-Zebric Sanders is big

5) Grabbing TB-Johnson in favor of Thomas is good for the fence bldg

6) Working on Joe Adams seems to be paying off

7) I hope they can tie up Gillespie at DT

Opening the door for Mallett was a no brainer but still huge


SO FAR AN A+  and it will be interesting to see what else they can pull off

What he said

[josh_sec33]

We need Adams IMO to get an A.

however it's no longer the C+ that TCTWF would have gotten from me...it's a solid B right now for me.

[dougieritch]

From what we are use to and the fact he has only been there one month an A!!!

Thanks Bobby P!

[BCShogs]

A+.

[PorkSoda]

I think RR is as responsible for Mallett transferring as BP is.  Just sayin'.

Yeah, but BP closed the deal.  Mallett could have gone just about anywhere he wanted.

[Hawgballz]

Yeah, but BP closed the deal.  Mallett could have gone just about anywhere he wanted.

Ryan was headed to be a hog no matter who the coach was and I can't wait to see him in red.

[txkrazorback]

Ryan was headed to be a hog no matter who the coach was and I can't wait to see him in red.

IMO: Don't think so. He'd be going to a&m if tctwf was still here...

[DSmithNPS]

A....with the + reserved until after signing day.  WPS!

[Theolesnort]

an "I".

Incomplete?

[Razorback Pastor]

5* QB
4* QB
3* RB
3* TE
So far pretty Good   

[Hogs-n-Roses]

He hit the ground recruiting that first day he was here. Can't ask for much more.

[COCHISE]

5* QB
4* QB
3* RB
3* TE
So far pretty Good   

and a 4* RB  (D. Curtis)

[snoblind]

If he can pull off a quality CB plus turn Joe Adams I would to say A if they all sign.  Not too bad considering he's had a couple of weeks and is the most evil man in the world according to ESPN...

[want2be]

Incomplete?

  With what time he has had, what else could he be doing ?

  He and the assistants coaches are earning every penny.

  Incomplete would assume a lack of effort in my book.

        Unless you don't understand hard work

[Hogs4Ever]

This class is far better already that what we would have had under the former regime.  I doubt we would have got Mallett as well.  All this with just a few weeks on the job.  I'm really looking forward to the next couple of classes.

[ntubjr]

B  but could get better

[HamShank]

Needs to get Adams to earn A

Agreed.

[Razorback Pastor]

and a 4* RB  (D. Curtis)

Didn't we already have Curtis?

[cardinalhawg]

I think RR is as responsible for Mallett transferring as BP is.  Just sayin'.

When I first saw that RR, all I could think of is Randy Rainwater.  I thought how could he have been responsible for Mallett becoming a hog.  Then the light finally come on.

[mdrzrbck]

Skipped a lot of the conversation up top But as long as D. Curtis comes and we land J. Adams with the incredible incoming Qb and Wr position players we have to be an A+!! But beware Nobody in this Country will ever give Ark. credit for a great recruiting class.  If Espn tells recruits to stay away from Ark, and recruits still committ to the razorbacks, ESPN will still find a way to say USC/Notre Dame/OSU/Mich will always have the best classes!! We are in the midst of a new era, lets enjoy it!!!!!!

[Theolesnort]

  With what time he has had, what else could he be doing ?

  He and the assistants coaches are earning every penny.

  Incomplete would assume a lack of effort in my book.

        Unless you don't understand hard work

No, I am one of the first years ago that pointed out that Nutt was lazy when it came to recruiting and it is true that Petrino is the exact opposite. The grade is incomplete because he is in the middle of his semester test and will not turn in his paper to be graded until Feb 6th so to speak. I think he will pass with flying colors. Until then it is all speculation that is looking good.

[djgaffer]

an "I".

what he said. 

[12247]

I don't think Mallett would have chosen the Hogs with Nutt as HC.  There would be no upside for him to do that.  After all, he was leaving Michigan because of the offensive scheme.  Why would he throw in with a school that mostly run the ball and was aware of less than 8 passing routes, total.  We are currently in trouble on defense unless we can bring the wood here at the end.  Also need another OL guy.  Overall, this coaching staff is earning an A and if we sign some defense, move that to A+.

[DeltaBoy]

A

[Throwback1]

Didn't we already have Curtis?

didn't "have" anybody...verbals might mean somthing, might not.