Cole Kelly

[TNhawgfan]

I'm enjoying seeing CK play too, but afraid hogville will lose it's crap when AA comes back and BB goes right back to him. We know it will happen

[greenEGnHAWGS]

Remember Austin was hailed throughout most of his first year as this very same thing don't know why people are forgetting this. This year is a different story however the hits have changed him.

True. I honestly think it was last year's game vs Bama. He just got destroyed over and over again. Like he wanted to be tough and kept getting up. But man he took so many shots that game.

[Carl Lazlo]

Remember Austin was hailed throughout most of his first year as this very same thing don't know why people are forgetting this. This year is a different story however the hits have changed him.

Oh Well.  Next

[The_Iceman]

This is now Cole Kelley's team. Austin needs to sit the rest of the year.

[Carl Lazlo]

Welcome to the razorbacks. I'm guessing you were previously a fan of auburn or something. Glad to add another hog to the fan base. While yes you are seeing our backup go through some progressions, if you find that refreshing, our starter is even more skilled at going through progressions and most of our qb's over the past decade have done this pretty well. Tyler Wilson in 2012 being a major exception.

Lol

[RebHog]

Can we spell his game right?...Kelley. Or are all the above posts intentional and sarcastic? Kinda hard to tell these days.

Ummm....HAHAHAHAHAHAHA good job spelling cop

[Tarheelhawg]

Well, Kelley leads the offense for a fg and avoids being shut out. Huge step for Kelly to make in first start at Alabama!!

[atom hog]

Remember Austin was hailed throughout most of his first year as this very same thing don't know why people are forgetting this. This year is a different story however the hits have changed him.

I keep hearing the hits have changed him, maybe they have...but he choked when healthy when the game was on his shoulders. He has always had a body language issue...He doesn't inspire confidence...and it has been very apparent since we have been on the schneid.

[Carl Lazlo]

Well, Kelley leads the offense for a fg and avoids being shut out. Huge step for Kelly to make in first start at Alabama!!

To top it off most of the play calling has been horrendous

[livevanguy]

Regardless of the final score tonight, Kelley has certainly proven he can hold his own against arguably the best team in the country this year. He has done with with poise, leadership, and some big hits to their defense.  If a fresh start at kicker seems to be working, Maybe we should follow suit at Qb.

[bythelake]

Boy is a gamer.

[solitons]

future is bright

[Razorbackspm]

Love Cole nice TD but can't hit an extra point, Wow!. Go Cole it should be your team now. Thanks AA

[Arkansas Fan]

He's show potential.

[elhcpa]

He doesn't have a chance, there are Allen cousins you haven't heard of, waiting in the wings.

[Pecos Hog]

Wasted talent with BB as our coach.

[livevanguy]

Have not felt this good about a future QB since Tyler Wilson subbed for Mallet against Bama.

[southarkhog]

Cole is my guy from here on out.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Regardless of the final score tonight, Kelley has certainly proven he can hold his own against arguably the best team in the country this year. He has done with with poise, leadership, and some big hits to their defense.  If a fresh start at kicker seems to be working, Maybe we should follow suit at Qb.

Well, until that extra point

[Bonehog]

I'm optimistic about CK. If we get some folks who can block and catch the ball we are in good shape.

[Hogsmo Kramer]

I'll ride with Cole.

[RebHog]

I keep hearing the hits have changed him, maybe they have...but he choked when healthy when the game was on his shoulders. He has always had a body language issue...He doesn't inspire confidence...and it has been very apparent since we have been on the schneid.

I should clarify I am comparing a freshly starting AA vs a freshly starting CK first few games AA was same way. It went downhill from there for AA.....CK has the physical body to not let this affect him as long as he is mentally strong. I am 100% CK for the rest of the year.

[Pancetta]

I think AA is tough as nails and if the line would block and the WR would catch he could win a lot of games for us. Cole did fine and he has better field vision due to his height. They gave CK a safe gameplan of a ton of screens and short passes. I would be interested to see what CK can do vs a normal (not Bama) defense.

[buldozer]

This is now Cole Kelley's team. Austin needs to sit the rest of the year.

^^^This^^^ is how it should be but I am willing to bet nepotism intervenes and AA gets the starting job back.

[Roaringboar]

Cole did an amazing job, and he should be our guy through the rest of the season.......Austin just hasn't cut it......I think the worst things that happened to him was 1) Everyone propped him and said he was going to be one of the best and 2) They let him talk to his brother and Ryan Mallet to get tips about playing......Austin just isn't panning out, he has no chance of being a pro, and he might as well ride the bench till the season's end so that Kelley can develop into the future QB this program needs......

[Cure]

I think AA is tough as nails and if the line would block and the WR would catch he could win a lot of games for us. Cole did fine and he has better field vision due to his height. They gave CK a safe gameplan of a ton of screens and short passes. I would be interested to see what CK can do vs a normal (not Bama) defense.

He'd carve up most regular teams if he's not under center, but having him play under center without a run game is just asking to get blitzed and doesn't give receivers any time to get separation.

[RyeHogFan]

Have not felt this good about a future QB since Tyler Wilson subbed for Mallet against Bama.

Are you talking about the Auburn game where Wilson came and threw for like 3 TDs in the second half?

[hoghearted]

I disagree AA started the very same way but its a David Carr effect.He was more care free and gun slinger type attitude then his brother at the start. The last 2 years he sometimes holds the ball to long yes but there have been countless times he got creamed by a totally unblocked defender.  I think Cole should finish the year and AA has every right to thank BB for ruining him with the froholdt experiment last year.

ditto

[Sivad]

I like his game.

[FelixJonesorDMAC?]

With the 0-3 SEC start I would just focus on getting Kelly ready for next year.  He may not have to start when Allen returns, but they should definitely get him some more meaningful snaps throughout the season.  Had he played like he did tonight against any other team left on the schedule, I would have said he needs to remain back up, but being this is Bama, he earned at least more playing time.   

[Rayzback]

On play in the pocket it looked like he threw a stiff arm while throwing a pass.  Not bad for a first start though.

[JoeyCapital]

Um...he did turn it over. Threw a pic.

Much. He didn't turn it over much. My man crush on that big motherfricker was showing.