I just spoke to Kodi Burns...

[Flatline]

Kodi was at the Jr. High Jamboree tonight in Fort Smith.  I pulled him off to the side and talked to him about what Otis said.  Kodi said that this was a lie and that he did not know where that had came from.  Kodi also said that he will take official visits to Arkansas and Auburn during the season and will probably not a make a decision until after the season.  I asked Kodi if I could tell the guys on Hogville this and he said "Yes, I want them to know the truth".  There is your answer straight from the man himself.

[Albert Einswine]

Kodi was at the Jr. High Jamboree tonight in Fort Smith.  I pulled him off to the side and talked to him about what Otis said.  Kodi said that this was a lie and that he did not know where that had came from.  Kodi also said that he will take official visits to Arkansas and Auburn during the season and will probably not a make a decision until after the season.  I asked Kodi if I could tell the guys on Hogville this and he said "Yes, I want them to know the truth".  There is your answer straight from the man himself.

Thanks for the report.  Kodi seems like a good kid.

[Flatline]

He is a good kid that is very upset that Otis would say this.  I could tell by his body language and facial expressions when I brought it up.

[Atreyu]

Forgive me for being dumb, but what did Otis say?

[hog caller]

it hard when you have to fill up somuch space with nothing to say of value so just start a rumor.

[Flatline]

Otis said that Kodi was not going to Arkansas because of the way they treat black QB's.

Let me correct this Otis did say that Auburn was using this tactic but that Kodi was buying it.  Does that sound better.

[Hollywood_HOGan]

Otis is a pure idiot. One of our biggest obstacles in recruiting the best football players in the USA.

Kodi does seem like a good kid from what Ive read and heard.

Hope we are lucky enough to get his sig in Feb despit that bufoon Otis.

[Oliverhogman]

Wouldn't it be "Special" if Kodi would call in and ask Otis to repeat what he said?  Then tell him on the radio air waves that Otis is a liar. 

That is "IF" this thread is legit.

[RAZ FAN]

Sounds like a good young man. Hope we can sign him. And that he looks at the program and school not the reporters. Go Hogs

[Richard_white]

Anyway we can ship Otis wherever the Murray St Mafia goes?

[Flatline]

It is and you can asked Scott Faldon if you don't believe me.  I was a volunteer coach at Northside and know everyone of those kids very well.

[hogfan13]

Hey MLH. Check your messages

[SPAL]

good ole odus

[GuvHog]

I understood Otis to say that's what Auburn was telling Kodi. Who knows, I could've heard him wrong.

[northsideHog03]

Otis said that Kodi was not going to Arkansas because of the way they treat black QB's.

You made it so blunt.  It's not even the way it went.  Otis said the coaches at Auburn is playing the race card.  He said the Auburn coaches told Kodi how they treated RJ and how Jason Campbell turned out there.  Didn't know any truth to this, but that's what Otis said.

[WilsonHog]

I would be surprised if Otis thought of that angle himself.

[The Recruiting Guy]

I hope to talk to Kodi in the near future.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

Kodi was at the Jr. High Jamboree tonight in Fort Smith.  I pulled him off to the side and talked to him about what Otis said.  Kodi said that this was a lie and that he did not know where that had came from.  Kodi also said that he will take official visits to Arkansas and Auburn during the season and will probably not a make a decision until after the season.  I asked Kodi if I could tell the guys on Hogville this and he said "Yes, I want them to know the truth".  There is your answer straight from the man himself.

Thanks for the information, MLH.

[HogHeathen]

Otis needs to find a new profession.

[GuvHog]

Otis said that Kodi was not going to Arkansas because of the way they treat black QB's.

You made it so blunt.  It's not even the way it went.  Otis said the coaches at Auburn is playing the race card.  He said the Auburn coaches told Kodi how they treated RJ and how Jason Campbell turned out there.  Didn't know any truth to this, but that's what Otis said.

If NorthsideHog03 is correct, MLH should make sure his info is correct before talking to
Kodi. Misinformation can do serious damage.

[Flatline]

You see the problem is that what I said up top is how Kodi took it.  That is why he is upset. 

TRG     I am sorry that I jumped the gun on you.  I asked him if he had spoken to anyone about it today before we got into a conversation. 

I also told Kodi this.  I told him to do what is best for Kodi Burns and no one else.  I told him that I would love to see him play for the Razorbacks but would understand if he decided to go to Auburn.  I then told him that if he did that I hoped that the Hogs would take his head off when we played him.  We had a good laugh. 

Thanks for the Smite.  Just telling the freaking truth.

[The Recruiting Guy]

Otis said that Kodi was not going to Arkansas because of the way they treat black QB's.

You made it so blunt.  It's not even the way it went.  Otis said the coaches at Auburn is playing the race card.  He said the Auburn coaches told Kodi how they treated RJ and how Jason Campbell turned out there.  Didn't know any truth to this, but that's what Otis said.

If NorthsideHog03 is correct, MLH should make sure his info is correct before talking to
Kodi. Misinformation can do serious damage.

MLH is legit and someone I trust.

[Flatline]

Let me correct this Otis did say that Auburn was using this tactic but that Kodi was buying it.  Does that sound better.

[GuvHog]

You see the problem is that what I said up top is how Kodi took it.  That is why he is upset. 

TRG     I am sorry that I jumped the gun on you.  I asked him if he had spoken to anyone about it today before we got into a conversation. 

I also told Kodi this.  I told him to do what is best for Kodi Burns and no one else.  I told him that I would love to see him play for the Razorbacks but would understand if he decided to go to Auburn.  I then told him that if he did that I hoped that the Hogs would take his head off when we played him.  We had a good laugh. 

Thanks for the Smite.  Just telling the freaking truth.

Thanks.

[GuvHog]

Let me correct this Otis did say that Auburn was using this tactic but that Kodi was buying it.  Does that sound better.

Then Kodi shouldn't be offended at Otis, he should be offended that the Auburn people
would say that.

By the way, I was listening and Otis said Kodi Wasn't buying it.

[Tejano Jawg]

This comment is more suited for earlier threads on this subject...but it's ludicrous to think UA has any issues playing, or starting, black quarterbacks. Arkansas coaches, I think, have always been fair...where color was no factor whatsoever. Especially now.

Our history: RJ was the chosen starter for over half of last season. Robert Reed (is that the right name?) was the starter to open the 95 season...until Barry Lunney took over and had a great senior season. But no one ever beat Greg Thomas or the great Quinn Grovey out of their starting jobs. Plenty more had their shot. Suck on that Auburn.

This is madness. But good report MLH.

[Factual Fiction]

What movie is the from? "Otis, my man!"

[Oklahawg]

There is a correlation between the average hog fan's thoughts on HDN and their thoughts on Otis. Those wanting HDN gone want Otis gone also. I suspect that if the former exits the latter is stuffed in a steamer trunk and tossed in the cargo hold of the plane hauling the Nuttster away.

[Flatline]

Let me correct this Otis did say that Auburn was using this tactic but that Kodi was buying it.  Does that sound better.

Then Kodi shouldn't be offended at Otis, he should be offended that the Auburn people
would say that.

By the way, I was listening and Otis said Kodi Wasn't buying it.

Kodi said that none of this is true.  Auburn has not tried this tactic and he would not ever think that Arkansas is against black QB's.

[dj shanon "Notshavin" smeya]

What would it be like to be GuvHog for one day.....? Hmmmm.... 

"The sky is always blue, we will always win, everyone is great, there are no problems, Nutt will win the NC, we will all win the lottery, today someone will find a cure for death, what are all those strange voices in my head?"

'Til one day reality sits in and all that bottled up "serenity now" explodes and he goes postal...

[Factual Fiction]

Maybe Otis was talking about the golf team.............

[GuvHog]

Let me correct this Otis did say that Auburn was using this tactic but that Kodi was buying it.  Does that sound better.

Then Kodi shouldn't be offended at Otis, he should be offended that the Auburn people
would say that.

By the way, I was listening and Otis said Kodi Wasn't buying it.

Kodi said that none of this is true.  Auburn has not tried this tactic and he would not ever think that Arkansas is against black QB's.

Hey, I was just quoting Otis. I didn't say it was true.

[Flatline]

 

[thahawg]

Thanks MLH, I appreciate the info very much!

[Richard_white]

Don't worry about this post.  I have had two people smite me for giving you information that is true.  I will not post anything about Kodi to anyone on this board again.  I can not believe how some people act.

The only reason I see why poster would smite ya only because your talking about good ole Otis and Nutt supporters don't like it.  +1 for your info

[GuvHog]

Don't worry about this post.  I have had two people smite me for giving you information that is true.  I will not post anything about Kodi to anyone on this board again.  I can not believe how some people act.

Thanks for the Info, I'm not one of those who smited you.

[jdhoover]

Otis is a reporter and report what he hears.  Sometimes I think he doesn't get enough sources, but when you deal with recruiting, most of this is just rumors anyway.  I honestly believe Otis was told that Auburn was trying to play the race card and honestlly believe him when HE said Kodi wasn't biting.

[Kilgor]

I gave you a +1 because it seems to make you happy, but do smites really matter?

[Porkahontas]

Don't worry about this post.  I have had two people smite me for giving you information that is true.  I will not post anything about Kodi to anyone on this board again.  I can not believe how some people act.

Yet ANOTHER reason to get rid of this ridiculous karma crap. Someone who has some real information says they won't post again because they got -2'ed.

I don't know what's worse, the man who started this post even noticing his karma thing changed or that someone would go through the trouble of clicking that little button under his name to manipulate the deal.

+1 for the man who took the deal off to begin with, and -1 to the person who brought it back.

[Feralhog]

Otis is a reporter and report what he hears.  Sometimes I think he doesn't get enough sources, but when you deal with recruiting, most of this is just rumors anyway.  I honestly believe Otis was told that Auburn was trying to play the race card and honestlly believe him when HE said Kodi wasn't biting.

I don't think there's any doubt that Otis was told this.  The question is, who told him and why, when obviously it's BS!?

[Richard_white]

I guess being a reporter you need to trust your source before putting your credibility on the line.  I am not a reporter but wouldn't you want to do more background before releasing it for the readers?

[CiriusPorker]

Otis is a reporter and report what he hears.  Sometimes I think he doesn't get enough sources, but when you deal with recruiting, most of this is just rumors anyway.  I honestly believe Otis was told that Auburn was trying to play the race card and honestlly believe him when HE said Kodi wasn't biting.

My feeling on Otis is that he knows very little about sports reporting.  I know I may get slammed for that one.  I know mikeirwin may disagree.  I've been listening to him on SportsRap lately and it's painfully obvious how little he knows about a)talking on the radio and b) making logical analytical thought about the sports he attempts to report.

[Oliverhogman]

MLH,
Don't worry so much about getting smited.

KEEP POSTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michael Porkleone]

Don't worry about this post.  I have had two people smite me for giving you information that is true.  I will not post anything about Kodi to anyone on this board again.  I can not believe how some people act.

Who cares about the smites...if you have relevant info (like I believe you posted here) post it!
Thanks!!

[HedgeDweller]

Now wait a minute, I'm not defending Otis here, but is that what OTIS thought and said, or was he just reporting what he heard AUBURN was saying?  Either way, it's a lie, but is it OTIS'S lie or whoever told him that.  And I certainly wouldn't put it past someone at AU to say some crap like that....

[Jim Harris]

Otis needs to find a new profession.

actually, the person who told Otis or got the message to Otis that he needed to put this out there is the one that needs to find a new profession, or at least a new job away from Fayetteville.

Don't forget folks that Wally Hall also wrote it in his column Sunday before last. He didn't just make this up, he was told by someone. It wasn't the Burns family.

[Feralhog]

Come on people.  If this didn't come from the Burns family, who the hell else could it be?  Otis may be a toadie but he ain't stupid.  He wouldn't pass this type of info along if it didn't come from someone that he thinks is pretty damn reliable.

[Flatline]

I am not an insider and don't try to be a big person that breaks stories.  I notice that everyone went crazy the other day when this came out.  I figure that when someone smites me they are calling me a liar.  I have issues with that.  I just want people to calm down and let Kodi breath a little.  I am sorry that I got upset and yes I pay attention to the karma.  To me the karma has a lot to do with the person personality on this site.  I take this site very seriously.

[Richard_white]

I take this site very seriously.

So true. Something we all should do.

[Lanny]

I am not an insider and don't try to be a big person that breaks stories.  I notice that everyone went crazy the other day when this came out.  I figure that when someone smites me they are calling me a liar.  I have issues with that.  I just want people to calm down and let Kodi breath a little.  I am sorry that I got upset and yes I pay attention to the karma.  To me the karma has a lot to do with the person personality on this site.  I take this site very seriously.

Don't take the Karma personally or this site.  This is a fan message board