Dyer at halftime of KARZ telecast last night

[ghogbad]

Did anybody else hear his interview with Aaron last night?

Sounded much more positive for Hogs to me.  Mentioned Auburn, Tenn, & Ole Miss but spent most of the time talking Arkansas when asked about his recruitment.  Said over and over that his contact with the Hog coaches had really picked up lately and he liked the way things were going.  I believe he even indicated he is now developing a relationship with BPetrino.

Any other takes on the interview?

Saw him play last week and he looked better than ever.  He was split wide several times and has always caught the ball well.  Think he would be electric in BP's offense. 

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[hog_fan]

Maybe it picked up because the coaches can actually talk to him now. Good to hear though. Coach P will sit down with him and I believe Dyer will be happy and be a Hog.

[natehog]

Did anybody else hear his interview with Aaron last night?

Sounded much more positive for Hogs to me.  Mentioned Auburn, Tenn, & Ole Miss but spent most of the time talking Arkansas when asked about his recruitment.  Said over and over that his contact with the Hog coaches had really picked up lately and he liked the way things were going.  I believe he even indicated he is now developing a relationship with BPetrino.

Any other takes on the interview?

Saw him play last week and he looked better than ever.  He was split wide several times and has always caught the ball well.  Think he would be electric in BP's offense. 

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That sounds great!  We don't need the publicity of the highest ranked player in the state going elsewhere.  I have confidence that Petrino's professionalism will win him over in the end.  The kid wants to be a hog, but very much wants to be made to feel special.  I think he has said so much that there is a face-saving component now. 

[cardinalandwhite]

Anyone have a link or transcript?  I'd like to see it! 

I don't know what we're so excited about.  It isn't like BP can recruit elite RB talent or anything! 

[TexHog188]

That sounds great!  We don't need the publicity of the highest ranked player in the state going elsewhere.  I have confidence that Petrino's professionalism will win him over in the end.  The kid wants to be a hog, but very much wants to be made to feel special.  I think he has said so much that there is a face-saving component now. 

Petrino's professionalism and one of the nations top offenses...

[upperdeck_hawg]

auburn also has a really good looking true freshman running back. that might have a little to do with it.

[Oklahawg]

Not to rain on the parade, but I believe Dyer has an advanced understanding of playing the media. He talks up Aubbie when chatting with folks from Alabama. Now, he talks up UA when on in-state TV.

That's shrewd marketing - keep as many people interested as possible. Not sure its smart recruiting practice, as you can really tick off a staff by playing one against the other.

In the end, it means that Dyer and UA are still a viable option. That's good for both parties.

[heathtits]

auburn also has a really good looking true freshman running back. that might have a little to do with it.

And what do we have?

He's said numerous numerous numerous times, COMPETITION WILL NOT BE A DECIDING FACTOR. It's all about him and Bobby P.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Honestly, I'll be very surprised if Dyer doesn't end up a Hog on NSD.

[razorbackfan]

Not to rain on the parade, but I believe Dyer has an advanced understanding of playing the media. He talks up Aubbie when chatting with folks from Alabama. Now, he talks up UA when on in-state TV.

That's shrewd marketing - keep as many people interested as possible. Not sure its smart recruiting practice, as you can really tick off a staff by playing one against the other.

In the end, it means that Dyer and UA are still a viable option. That's good for both parties.

Is that not what all recruits do, they tell the person they are talking to what they want to hear, depending on where they are from.

[tconey1]

Is that not what all recruits do, they tell the person they are talking to what they want to hear, depending on where they are from.

Not the ones brought up the right way. Tell a person the truth not what they want to hear.

[razorbackfan]

Not the ones brought up the right way. Tell a person the truth not what they want to hear.

You dont follow recruiting much do you?  Read the different articles posted on the same recruit, interviewed by different schools & you'll see what Im talking about.

[12247]

Yup, and the coaches blow smoke too.  They like to keep several players per position hanging on until the Guy they really want makes up his mind.

[razorbackfan]

Yup, and the coaches blow smoke too.  They like to keep several players per position hanging on until the Guy they really want makes up his mind.

This is true also. 

[cardinalandwhite]

What college back, based on his size and ability, could you most aptly compare Dyer to?

That's tough.  He's 5'9", ~200, and runs a sub 4.40 and sheds tackles like crazy.  He kind of reminds me of a little bit less shifty, more straight-ahead Moreno.

EDIT:  In that he is fast, usually makes one good cut, and is hard to bring down and piles up the YAC.

[razorbackfan]

Cant believe the thread made it that long without that pointless comment.

[cardinalandwhite]

M. Dyer is not a must have for Arkansas, period.

No, but he'd still be a heck of an acquisition!

[Kenny Hawgins]

That's tough.  He's 5'9", ~200, and runs a sub 4.40 and sheds tackles like crazy.  He kind of reminds me of a little bit less shifty, more straight-ahead Moreno.

EDIT:  In that he is fast, usually makes one good cut, and is hard to bring down and piles up the YAC.

i can't think of anyone in college he reminds me of.  i'm thinking maurice jones-drew.

[cardinalandwhite]

i can't think of anyone in college he reminds me of.  i'm thinking maurice jones-drew.

That's the problem I had.  Jones-Drew seems to dance more than Dyer.  I want to say he has the straight-forward style of LT to an extent.  DMAC was similar in that he didn't juke much, just one cut then bye bye.  But he ran a 4.27 at the combine too.  Also, it seems like Dyer keeps his legs churning until he hits the ground too, which is a big contributor to his YAC.

[justmaybe]

He seems kind of like Emmit Smith to me.

[h0gfan6]

M. Dyer is not a must have for Arkansas, period.

Simply incorrect. 

[TrumannRazorback24]

Simply incorrect. 

How is that incorrect? 

Dyer is not going to make or break this recruiting class.  RB is not exactly what you would call a position of need right now.

Is Dyer a must? No.  Would Dyer be a heck of an acquisition? Most definitely.

[heathtits]

He seems kind of like Emmit Smith to me.

Way faster and much more of a home run threat than Smith ever was.

Think a lighter (because of his age), Michael Turner of the Falcons.

[ballinhog]

Dyer reminds me of Jonathan Stewart as far as build and running style...former Oregon running back currently with the Panthers

[h0gfan6]

How is that incorrect? 

Dyer is not going to make or break this recruiting class.  RB is not exactly what you would call a position of need right now.

Is Dyer a must? No.  Would Dyer be a heck of an acquisition? Most definitely.

Rofl.  Yeah, instate incredibly highly touted recruit isn't a must.  If you're trying to prepare yourself for not getting him, that's fine, but to call him anything but a must is ludicrous. 

[razorbackfan]

Yeah, who needs the RB these guys are describing?

[jonesark™]

Yeah, who needs the RB these guys are describing?

really!!! Lol

[cardinalandwhite]

What college back, based on his size and ability, could you most aptly compare Dyer to?

You know, he really reminds me of this guy that led the hogs to two straight NC wins in 2011 and 2012, a guy named Michael Dyer.

Hey, it could happen!

[The_Boot_stops_here]

Dyer IS a must get....but he's a must get almost as much for perception rather than a must get for how much we actually need him in the backfield....sick and tired of the comments from people saying they dont care if we get him and that we dont need him anyway...DUMB statements

[trphog]

RB may not be a position of need, but, any 5* in state recruit is a must get for a state like Arkansas.

[dhornjr1]

What college back, based on his size and ability, could you most aptly compare Dyer to?

Tom Lemming said Dyer is "the next Barry Sanders". Take it FWIW.

[Porkerpower]

i can't think of anyone in college he reminds me of.  i'm thinking maurice jones-drew.

reminds me of deanglo williams. short stocky fast with some wiggle.  he's a stud back wherever he goes.

[seawolf93]

Way faster and much more of a home run threat than Smith ever was.

Think a lighter (because of his age), Michael Turner of the Falcons.

I actually like the Emmit Smith comparison... As a sophomore I played on a team that played against Emmit Smith when he was at Pensacola Escambia... we had a pretty good squad (won the State Championship in Florida the year after Emmit came out)... he carried the ball 7 times for over 200 yards and 4 TDs.  He was plenty fast.

[SDZ_Hog]

RB may not be a position of need, but, any 5* in state recruit is a must get for a state like Arkansas.

I agree. It is a must get regardless of what we have on the Hill.
You can never have enough 5 star talent at a poistion. Also, it would be one less 5 star we will have to face on another team the next 4 years. 

[jgphillips3]

Don't live and die by his every word.  He is a kid and I would almost guarantee he has no idea where he is going, even if he has preferences.  Arkansas is his home State school and is closer to his family.  Things like that will become increasingly important to him as the time to actually sign gets closer.  Going away for school is "romantic", but most of these kids wind up somewhere close to home unless they are just the kind that wants desperately to be away.  I think our progress on the field this year, Petrino's personal recruiting and being the home State school will be heavy influences on him in the days leading up to NSD.  Doesn't mean we get him, but with in-State kids you never give up until the ink dries.

[Pork Twain]

Maybe it picked up because the coaches can actually talk to him now. Good to hear though. Coach P will sit down with him and I believe Dyer will be happy and be a Hog.

Aren't they only allowed to talk to them at certain times during the year?  Seems like about the time 'the' article was written complaining about the amount of attention he was receiving, it was during a dead period.

[Houston h]

Dyer needs to come to Arkansas for lots of reasons but the main one being, besides Keith Jackson, have any other players from Arkansas that defected to other schools been recived with open arms upon their return?  I guess you could say Houston Nutt, but that didn't turn out too well for him in the end.  Local players that stay in state and play well, become legends with the state of Arkansas. 

Joe Johnson
Corliss
DMac
Matt Jones
Cobbs

[The Boar War]

RB may not be a position of need, but, any 5* in state recruit is a must get for a state like Arkansas.

Very well stated.

[cardinalandwhite]

Auburn silent. Move along.

And this thread explodes in 3...2...1...

[keithh1999]

Auburn silent. Move along.

Post complete.. u move back to the Aubbie board.

[Table Rocker]

Auburn silent. Move along.

you love cock. move along.

[Hog Jordan]

why stay silent? why not announce?

[Hog Jordan]

that's not rhetorical or baiting. i really don't understand the concept or advantage of a 'silent' commit.

[cardinalandwhite]

that's not rhetorical or baiting. i really don't understand the concept or advantage of a 'silent' commit.

Maybe you want to not get nagged by the home crowd, maybe you're enjoying recruiting too much and want to take visits to schools while it's free.  Who knows?

[Kilgor]

Auburn silent. Move along.

Review this guy's post history.  According to him anyone Auburn offers will commit.  It's dry humor that goes over most people's heads and get them stirred up over nothing.

[duckman]

Dyer will be a hog, book it..........

[The Pig]

Auburn silent. Move along.

Then how did you hear it?

You must be using the reliable "ear to the ground" indian trick!

[cardinalandwhite]

Dyer will be a hog, book it..........

If only I were as confident as you...

I like our chances, but there is still the mind of an 18 year old involved here.

[PorkSoda]

that's not rhetorical or baiting. i really don't understand the concept or advantage of a 'silent' commit.

It's about as binding as a verbal commit, as in not binding at all.  The only thing that matters is the LOI.  Who knows what MD is thinking at any particular moment, but I have faith in our staff and in the end I think MD will be a hog. 

To the we don't need him crowd:  Will arkansas football cease to exist without him? no, but he could also be a vital cog in the razorback machine that has it's sights set on a NC.  I'm sure Florida didn't "Need" Percy Harvin either, but they definately found a use for him.

[Jeff "hogfanintx" Anderson]

you love cock. move along.

lmao