New LB Offer, thoughts? (TTech lean)

[ricepig]

Looks like we've put out a new LB offer today, bad news elsewhere, need more LB's, or just now deciding to offer?


http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Jordyn-Brooks-64199/RecruitInterests

[The Hogfather]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

[WriterWrong]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

Word

[a0ashle]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

Don't worry, if he comes here he will benefit from not being surrounded by Texas Tech defensive commits 

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

Yes, it's likely that we've missed out on some primary targets and are moving down the list.  Typically starts happening this time of year.  Might start seeing this at the RB and OT positions too since we have no commits  at those positions.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Don't worry, if he comes here he will benefit from not being surrounded by Texas Tech defensive commits 

Yes, an upside.

[a0ashle]

Kidding aside, it doesn't have to mean something bad, maybe he has put some good film together his senior year.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Kidding aside, it doesn't have to mean something bad, maybe he has put some good film together his senior year.

Maybe, but that's not usually the case historically.  Probably a nice player, but likely a plan B.  Of course, there all always exceptions.

[ifghog]

CBB may realize we need smaller speedy LB's to cover the spread offenses...just a thought....may be dead wrong...

[a0ashle]

Maybe, but that's not usually the case historically.  Probably a nice player, but likely a plan B.  Of course, there all always exceptions.

I know historically that is how these things get explained... but I wonder if that actually ends up being true. IMO, there are too many variables and too little open information to know for sure.

Let's say a LB decommits now... maybe this was a plan B for that situation, or maybe we knew he would decommit and let him because we didn't like what we were seeing from him recently, and maybe that plan B is actually a new plan A. I am not saying this is the case, I just think we don't really know and sometimes we jump to wrong conclusions.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I know historically that is how these things get explained... but I wonder if that actually ends up being true. IMO, there are too many variables and too little open information to know for sure.

Let's say a LB decommits now... maybe this was a plan B for that situation, or maybe we knew he would decommit and let him because we didn't like what we were seeing from him recently, and maybe that plan B is actually a new plan A. I am not saying this is the case, I just think we don't really know and sometimes we jump to wrong conclusions.

Of course we don't know, but when late offers start going out to kids at positions of major need, then the odds are usually against us.  Especially when our offer might be the best one on the table.  Again, there are always exceptions, and our fan base generally lives for the exception.

[Razorpigg]

Maybe not good news on Carmouche? Hope not was hoping we could get that kid!

[ricepig]

Maybe not good news on Carmouche? Hope not was hoping we could get that kid!

He's still down to visit next weekend, so???

[Wildhog]

Maybe not good news on Carmouche? Hope not was hoping we could get that kid!

I think we're still in good shape there.  Wouldn't call him a lock or anything, but we're in good shape.

[ricepig]

I think we're still in good shape there.  Wouldn't call him a lock or anything, but we're in good shape.

That was my belief too, I know we need LB's, but it would be odd if we really only take 20ish.

[trphog]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

I wonder if he knows what an @$$ kicking is?

[lefty08]

Could be someone inside the program has let coaches know he won't be back, so they offered with that scholarship for next year. We absolutely have zero clue

[bulldog04]

Revenge on Kliff?

[WaltonCollege]

We need as many backers as we can get

[ricepig]

We need as many backers as we can get

And offensive tackles and running backs, and your point is?

[WaltonCollege]

My point is I'm glad we offered and I hope he commits

[Ironhawg]

Might start seeing this at the RB and OT positions too since we have no commits  at those positions.

It is concerning to me that, considering Arkansas wants to be known as running a pro-style power offense that features the rushing attack, Arkansas has no running back or offensive tackles committed.  I know it is still a long time until NSD, but how is this not potentially problematic?

[Bubba's Bruisers]

It is concerning to me that, considering Arkansas wants to be known as running a pro-style power offense that features the rushing attack, Arkansas has no running back or offensive tackles committed.  I know it is still a long time until NSD, but how is this not potentially problematic?

It's certainly a concern.  And we've had a highly regarded OT recently decommit.  Now, that's not to say that we don't have quality guys in the fold that we have a real shot with, but to have no RB or OT commits in late October does give one pause.   

[scruf]

CBB may realize we need smaller speedy LB's to cover the spread offenses...just a thought....may be dead wrong...

Richard lists him at 6'1", 232. That's SEC size for an outside linebacker.

[secneahog]

We will get the best prospect available on nsd. ..we're good with Carmouche.

[Wildhog]

The kid has an offer list consistent with our current LB's.  Zero problem with this offer.  Hope he chooses the hogs.

[Ironhawg]

Linebacker depth?  Yes please!!!

[Bubba's Bruisers]

We will get the best prospect available on nsd. ..we're good with Carmouche.

Get Carmouche, and one other quality guy like Brooks, and we should be in good shape.

[LAGNAF]

It is concerning to me that, considering Arkansas wants to be known as running a pro-style power offense that features the rushing attack, Arkansas has no running back or offensive tackles committed.  I know it is still a long time until NSD, but how is this not potentially problematic?

Recruiting is always potentially problematic until the kids are signed. The same could be said about our recruiting each and every year.

[LJHOG]

Committed to Texas Tech as a defensive player.  That can't be a good sign.

Not to mention his offer list.  I'm sorry, but if you are recruiting a Texas kid who doesn't have an offer from UT, aTm, Baylor or TCU, the SEC is probably not the place for him.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

The same could be said about our recruiting each and every year.

Also problematic.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Not to mention his offer list.  I'm sorry, but if you are recruiting a Texas kid who doesn't have an offer from UT, aTm, Baylor or TCU, the SEC is probably not the place for him.

I think, or hope, this kid is possibly looked at as icing on the cake if we get Carmouche.  A kid that can RS and develop.  But, yes, his offer sheet isn't impressive. 

[hawginbigd1]

Not to mention his offer list.  I'm sorry, but if you are recruiting a Texas kid who doesn't have an offer from UT, aTm, Baylor or TCU, the SEC is probably not the place for him.

Ehh it's not like it is La. Tech, or ASU he is getting offers from, solid P5 schools, Peterson offered and aTm is recruiting, so pretty decent sheet.

Side note: story out today that the Frosh that started MLB at TCU in the opener from Houston area, is not returning to TCU, wonder if he might have a relationship with Hargraves?