"Coach O, that's my man. I love talking to him." - Adonis Thomas

[Hogger]

So is Coach Ostrum a detriment to the Hogs or is he an asset?  Anecdotal evidence, I know, but it seems to me by this comment on the Shawn and Wally show he's an asset in recruiting.

:razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[hoophawg]

Ostrum was also instrumental in the recruiting of the 5 guys that left from Rotnei's class.

[Hogger]

Ostrum was also instrumental in the recruiting of the 5 guys that left from Rotnei's class.

It seems like he is good at developing relationships.  I doubt he is making talent/character evaluations alone.

[nextlevel]

It seems like he is good at developing relationships.

Yeah, he and Stefan Welsh are BFFs.

[jesterzzn]

Cause an unhappy Stefan Welsh was the reason we sucked, amirite?

Ostrum is the scapegoat round here at the moment, and he has done some crap that is definately questionable.  But other than a few posters that hate his guts, I have no idea if he's as bad as some people think.

He definately missed on several recruits in the past couple classes though.  No getting around that.

[nextlevel]

Cause an unhappy Stefan Welsh was the reason we sucked, amirite?

Huh? All the players just love Ostrum.

Ostrum is the scapegoat round here at the moment, and he has done some crap that is definately questionable.  But other than a few posters that hate his guts, I have no idea if he's as bad as some people think.

Ostrum is thought of as one of the top assistant coaches in D1 because of his deep AAU connections. You would be shocked at the job offers he has turned down, shocked. He could easily be head coach right now, but he is committed to helping rebuild Razorback Basketball "the right way".

He definately missed on several recruits in the past couple classes though.  No getting around that.

He didn't miss, he only accepts commitments from the best that are the "right kind person". Character is right next too talent in this staff's evaluations.

[jesterzzn]

And there you have it Hogger, the reason why serious posts and questions in this forum are less than worthless.  These guys simply have too sharp a mind for satire.  I have nothing for nextlevel, he is just too original and funny.

[Spider-Pig]

What does Ostrum do?
Is he the coach with all the recruiting ties?
Is he the x's and o's type of coach?

I have my opinions on these, but I'm wondering what others thing

[Hogger]

And there you have it Hogger, the reason why serious posts and questions in this forum are less than worthless.  These guys simply have too sharp a mind for satire.  I have nothing for nextlevel, he is just too original and funny.

I've been a part of Hogville since before the current ybbase format.  I thoroughly understand the lack of objectiveness and intense apathy in Jump Ball.  I can even sympathize on a certain level.  Doesn't deter me though.

[razorhead94]

Give me a break.  Ostrom has caused more problems to this university than anybody knows.  Gets into a fight with welsh.  Is not on a friendly basis with a top 15 recruit from inside the state and is handicapping our program bc pel is so in love with him.

Oh and by the way, we have no shot at Thomas.  Face it folks we can't even get a JUCO player that the staff has been on for two years.  Thomas is memphis, kansas, or kentucky bound.  Just face it.  The only reason why we're even listed in his school's list is because we have shown him a lot of love.  Its going to be a "well the coaches at arkansas were great but I felt more comfortable with (fill in the blank) school.  Just accept it already.

[3kgthog]

Billy Donovan fired Ostrum. Nuff said.

[Spider-Pig]

Give me a break.  Ostrom has caused more problems to this university than anybody knows.  Gets into a fight with welsh.  Is not on a friendly basis with a top 15 recruit from inside the state and is handicapping our program bc pel is so in love with him.

Oh and by the way, we have no shot at Thomas.  Face it folks we can't even get a JUCO player that the staff has been on for two years.  Thomas is memphis, kansas, or kentucky bound.  Just face it.  The only reason why we're even listed in his school's list is because we have shown him a lot of love.  Its going to be a "well the coaches at arkansas were great but I felt more comfortable with (fill in the blank) school.  Just accept it already.

Or unc if they offer

Im not counting on getting AT

[HogBreath]

Is he the x's and o's type of coach?

Uh. . ... duh ....  I ... uh, don't think we have an x's & o's coach.

[nextlevel]

Uh. . ... duh ....  I ... uh, don't think we have an x's & o's coach.

Yes we do.

Sincerely,

Coach Ostrum XoXo

P.S. BFF

[Marshfieldhog]

John,

xxxooo

Love, Coach Ostrom

[SunshinePumper]

Yes we do.

Sincerely,

Coach Ostrum XoXo

P.S. BFF

Epic.

[3BoarsDown]

Adonis is only hoping his AAU coach is hired as our new assistant which may happen.

[HogCzar1]

We shall see how much Adonis loves Coach O when it comes to signing day.

My sources still tell me that there is a near zero chance with this kid. He does love the publicity. He is most likely to sign with Memphis, or a top program such as Kentucky, UNC, or Kansas.

[heathtits]

Yeah Ostrom sure killed it with Ratliffe.

How pathetic is it you've been the top assistant and recruiting coordinator at a big school like Arkansas for three years and people still don't even attempt to spell your name correctly.

No one who blinks that much will ever sign a top 20 blue chip talent. You just can't be taken seriously when you try to breath out of your eyes.

[hoophawg]

Ostrum could F up a wet dream. As long as he's on staff, Pel's job is in jeopardy.If we are going to hire an AAU coach to get one guy, why not hire Ron Crawford and get all the Wings players? Fire Ostrum Coach Pelphrey if you want to survive another season, IMO.

[The Boar War]

So is Coach Ostrum a detriment to the Hogs or is he an asset?  Anecdotal evidence, I know, but it seems to me by this comment on the Shawn and Wally show he's an asset in recruiting.

:razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

Until Ostrum closes on a big time recruit the speculation will continue.  We've "been in on" enough guys to fill a football roster.  However when it comes closer to signing day the big time players are nowhere to be found.  I believe that Ostrum is probably a nice enough guy to talk to but when the recruits start looking for coaches to coach them to the NBA they begin to see what a majority of hog fans see. 

[nextlevel]

Until Ostrum closes on a big time recruit the speculation will continue.  We've "been in on" enough guys to fill a football roster.  However when it comes closer to signing day the big time players are nowhere to be found.  I believe that Ostrum is probably a nice enough guy to talk to but when the recruits start looking for coaches to coach them to the NBA they begin to see what a majority of hog fans see. 

To be fair, they haven't just "been in on" enough guys to fill a football roster, they've signed enough these past 4 years.

[The Boar War]

To be fair, they haven't just "been in on" enough guys to fill a football roster, they've signed enough these past 4 years.

Good point.

[dhornjr1]

Yes we do.

Sincerely,

Coach Ostrum XoXo

P.S. BFF

LOL