Projecting next years starting offense and defense

[luke hawg]

QB Brandon Allen coming off a 18TD 5INT 57 completion percentage season with a new OC
RB Johnathan Williams, Alex Collins
FB Kody Walker
HB Austin Cantrell
WR Dominique Reed
WR Keon Hatcher
WR Jared Cornelius
TE Hunter Henry
TE Jeremy Sprinkle
OT Dan Skipper
OG Frank Ragnow
C Josh Allen
OG Sebastian Tretola
OT Denver Kirkland
OT backup Brian Wallace
OG backup Mitch Smothers

DE Deatrich Wise, Mitchell Loewen
DT Tiawan Johnson, Jeremiah Ledbetter
DT Bijhon Jackson, Demarcus Hodge
DE JaMichael Winston, Brandon Lewis, Tevin Beanum

LB Brooks Ellis
LB Randy Ramsey
LB Dwayne Eugene

CB Jared Collins
FS Josh Liddell
SS Rohan Gaines
CB Henre Toliver
Nickel DJ Dean

[Hogswarts]

I think you need to swap Josh Allen and Mitch Smothers, probably pretty close on the rest.

[luke hawg]

I think you need to swap Josh Allen and Mitch Smothers, probably pretty close on the rest.

It's wishful thinking.

[Hogdomer]

Who is Eugene Williams?

[luke hawg]

Who is Eugene Williams?

Dwayne Eugene

[Hogdomer]

I think Josh Williams starts at one of the linebacker spots.  He started this year when Ellis was hurt.

[jdelo77]

Jojo Robinson will see significant playing time , I would also think he will return kicks

[ricepig]

Pittman was quoted in the paper today that Kirkland was going to learn the tackle position as either the backup, or the starter. That it's up to Wallace to determine which one it is. It sounds like he's put it in front of Wallace, I hope he grabs it.

[Tim Harris]

It's wishful thinking.

Why would you want to replace both C who have experience with someone new?  I can see wanting Ragnow to start (my personal opinion) but I want it at center.

[PaintballHog]

I don't see any way that wallace and Kirkland arn't both starters. They seem to be the two best according to the coaches.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

I'll take a shot at it.

QB Brandon Allen, Austin Allen
RB Williams, Collins
FB Walker, Cantrell
WR Keon, Drew Morgan
WR Reed, Edwards
WR Cornelius, JoJo
TE Henry, Gragg
TE Sprinkle, Gragg
LT Wallace, Kirkland or Merrick
LG Tretola, Ragnow or Allen
C Ragnow, Smothers
RG Kirkland, Ragnow or Allen
RT Skipper, Kirkland or Merrick

DE Winston, Wise
DT Bijohn, Hodge
DT Taiwan, Froholdt
DE Ledbetter, Lewis
OLB Ellis, Eugene
MLB Williams, Hackett
OLB Ramsey, Graham
CB Toliver, Pulley
CB Collins, Dean
FS Liddell, Ramirez
SS Gaines, Coley
Ni Ramirez, Richardson

K Hedlund
P Johnson
KR Keon, Jojo
PR Cornelius, Jojo

[Lake City Hog]

QB Brandon Allen, Austin Allen
RB Williams, Collins
FB Walker, Jones or Colquitt
WR Keon, Drew Morgan
WR Reed, Edwards
WR Cornelius, JoJo
TE Henry, Gragg
TE Sprinkle, Gragg
LT Kirkland, Wallace
LG Tretola, Danenhauer
C   Smothers, Ragnow
RG Ragno,  Koehler
RT Skipper, Beck

DE Winston, Lewis
DT Bijohn, Hodge, Marks
DT Taiwan, Watts, Froholdt
DE Loewen, Wise, Ledbetter
OLB Williams, Eugene
MLB Ellis, Hackett
OLB Ramsey, Graham
CB Toliver, Pulley
CB Collins, Dean
FS Liddell, Ramirez
SS Gaines, Coley
Ni Ramirez, Richardson

K Hedlund
P Johnson
KR Keon, Jojo
PR Cornelius, Jojo

[ArkansasBread3]

I'll take a shot at it.

QB Brandon Allen, Austin Allen
RB Williams, Collins
FB Walker, Cantrell
WR Keon, Drew Morgan
WR Reed, Edwards
WR Cornelius, JoJo
TE Henry, Gragg
TE Sprinkle, Gragg
LT Wallace, Kirkland or Merrick
LG Tretola, Ragnow or Allen
C Ragnow, Smothers
RG Kirkland, Ragnow or Allen
RT Skipper, Kirkland or Merrick

DE Winston, Wise
DT Bijohn, Hodge
DT Taiwan, Froholdt
DE Ledbetter, Lewis
OLB Ellis, Eugene
MLB Williams, Hackett
OLB Ramsey, Graham
CB Toliver, Pulley
CB Collins, Dean
FS Liddell, Ramirez
SS Gaines, Coley
Ni Ramirez, Richardson

K Hedlund
P Johnson
KR Keon, Jojo
PR Cornelius, Jojo

Think this is spot on except for Drew Morgan. Don't see him playing much. They will move Jojo around to multiple spots, he will back up keon and jared.
On Defense one of the new Lbs will play and TJ smith the DE will play as well. He is up to 285 already.

[Youngsta71701]

QB- B. Allen
RB- Williams, Collins
FB- Walker
WR- Hatcher
WR- Reed
TE- Henry
OT- Skipper
OG- Tretola
C- Smothers
OG- Kirkland or Ragnow
OG- Kirkland or Wallace

DE- Wise or Loewen
DT- Johnson
DT- Jackson or Ledbetter
DE- Winston or Ledbetter
OLB- Ellis
MLB- Williams
OLB- Ramsey
CB- Collins
CB- Tolliver
FS- Liddell
SS- Gaines
NB- Dean

[hoghiker]

Is Gaines back on the team?

[KlubhouseKonnected]

I'll take a shot at it.

QB Brandon Allen, Austin Allen
RB Williams, Collins
FB Walker, Cantrell
WR Keon, Drew Morgan
WR Reed, Edwards
WR Cornelius, JoJo
TE Henry, Gragg
TE Sprinkle, Gragg
LT Wallace, Kirkland or Merrick
LG Tretola, Ragnow or Allen
C Ragnow, Smothers
RG Kirkland, Ragnow or Allen
RT Skipper, Kirkland or Merrick

DE Winston, Wise
DT Bijohn, Hodge
DT Taiwan, Froholdt
DE Ledbetter, Lewis
OLB Ellis, Eugene
MLB Williams, Hackett
OLB Ramsey, Graham
CB Toliver, Pulley
CB Collins, Dean
FS Liddell, Ramirez
SS Gaines, Coley
Ni Ramirez, Richardson

K Hedlund
P Johnson
KR Keon, Jojo
PR Cornelius, Jojo

You were the first person I saw put Ledbetter in at starting DE. Unless I am getting Austin Flynned I can't see him not starting.

[HogsOfAnarchy]

Not sure why no one had cody Hollister on here. He will get significant playing time if not a starter

[bigdaddyhawg]

Pittman was quoted in the paper today that Kirkland was going to learn the tackle position as either the backup, or the starter. That it's up to Wallace to determine which one it is. It sounds like he's put it in front of Wallace, I hope he grabs it.

Sam has got to create competition at that position.  He's going to put Wallace and Kirkland in there and let them battle it out this spring, perhaps even into the fall camp.  The best man wins.

I think what happens on the OL is going to be one of the most fun parts of the spring and early fall camp.  Watching Sam Pittman do his thing is definitely worth the price of admission.

[bigdaddyhawg]

Why would you want to replace both C who have experience with someone new?  I can see wanting Ragnow to start (my personal opinion) but I want it at center.

Watching how Ragnow develops this spring and what Sam does with him is going to be very interesting.  I think CBB even referred to the possibility of Ragnow playing OT, as well.  Which means we could see him anywhere on the OL.

But IMO he'll be a starter somewhere.

[hawginbigd1]

Dean will be a starter at one CB, Toliver and Collins can fight for the other and nickel.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I think Josh Williams starts at one of the linebacker spots.  He started this year when Ellis was hurt.

I would love for Josh to take over Matrell's MLB slot and have a breakout year.  That would be huge if he could do it.

[bigdaddyhawg]

You were the first person I saw put Ledbetter in at starting DE. Unless I am getting Austin Flynned I can't see him not starting.

CBB said he's at 280 right now, and that is only a few weeks under Herbert.

If he gets another 10 lbs. on him I could see him being used at DE vs. rush teams or in rushing downs, and moving inside on passing downs.  Trey did some of that last year I believe.

[RedyorNot]

Is Gaines back on the team?

Yes, he was reinstated

[RedyorNot]

For those that would like to see the end of season depth chart to plug and play minus the incoming freshman and JoJo (RS)

http://www.ourlads.com/ncaa-football-depth-charts/depth-chart/arkansas/89992

[HogShat]

Dont be surprised to see Reed get a look at the return job...

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

You were the first person I saw put Ledbetter in at starting DE. Unless I am getting Austin Flynned I can't see him not starting.

The staff supposedly believes he'll walk in and replace Flowers.

[scruf]

Dean will be a starter at one CB, Toliver and Collins can fight for the other and nickel.

Toliver and Collins are the best CB on the team with Toliver having a slight edge. Toliver has one spot locked down and Dean may challenge Collins for the other spot.

[wholehog92]

I think Gaines will not be allowed to start because of his off field problems until sometime late in the season if ever.

  Other than that, you could argue about any of the ones posted.  Most likely freshman starting positions are DT, LB, WR, safety in no particular order.  In fact, we need freshman production at those positions to be successful even if they don't start.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I think Gaines will not be allowed to start because of his off field problems until sometime late in the season if ever.

This is based on ...?

I haven't heard anything from CBB or his staff even inferring this.

[KlubhouseKonnected]

This is based on ...?

I haven't heard anything from CBB or his staff even inferring this.

I actually have heard CBB say something indicating the exact opposite. It was a piece of audio on the radio so I am paraphrasing but it was something along the lines of "even though I had to suspend him for the bowl game, Gaines could come back and really elevate his play because of the extra motivation of being a senior. His and other Senior's improvement could be of more significant impact than any of the freshman everyone is talking about."

[DeltaBoy]

We are looking good on paper so I can't wait for the Season to start.

[bigdaddyhawg]

I actually have heard CBB say something indicating the exact opposite. It was a piece of audio on the radio so I am paraphrasing but it was something along the lines of "even though I had to suspend him for the bowl game, Gaines could come back and really elevate his play because of the extra motivation of being a senior. His and other Senior's improvement could be of more significant impact than any of the freshman everyone is talking about."

I was thinking that very thing actually, but I didn't have a clear enough memory to write about it.  Thanks.

[WooPig90]

I think Gaines will not be allowed to start because of his off field problems until sometime late in the season if ever.

  Other than that, you could argue about any of the ones posted.  Most likely freshman starting positions are DT, LB, WR, safety in no particular order.  In fact, we need freshman production at those positions to be successful even if they don't start.

Not even close, Bielema pretty much said that he will be back there starting as long as he doesnt get into any trouble before the season starts

[bigdaddyhawg]

Not even close, Bielema pretty much said that he will be back there starting as long as he doesnt get into any trouble before the season starts

Odd are he'll either get his stuff together and start, or not get his stuff together and be gone from the program.

[bigdaddyhawg]

QB Brandon Allen coming off a 18TD 5INT 57 completion percentage season with a new OC
RB Johnathan Williams, Alex Collins
FB Kody Walker
HB Austin Cantrell
WR Dominique Reed
WR Keon Hatcher
WR Jared Cornelius
TE Hunter Henry
TE Jeremy Sprinkle
OT Dan Skipper
OG Frank Ragnow
C Josh Allen
OG Sebastian Tretola
OT Denver Kirkland
OT backup Brian Wallace
OG backup Mitch Smothers

DE Deatrich Wise, Mitchell Loewen
DT Tiawan Johnson, Jeremiah Ledbetter
DT Bijhon Jackson, Demarcus Hodge
DE JaMichael Winston, Brandon Lewis, Tevin Beanum

LB Brooks Ellis
LB Randy Ramsey
LB Dwayne Eugene

CB Jared Collins
FS Josh Liddell
SS Rohan Gaines
CB Henre Toliver
Nickel DJ Dean

I believe we might see Mr. Cantrell playing a lot of FB before too many games, and possibly supplanting Kody as the starter by midseason.

That is IF Kody doesn't show the program as a powerful blocker CBB wants to see.  Hopefully he will.

[HoggyStyle07]

QB - Brandon Allen
RB- Jonathan Williams, Alex Collins
FB - Kody Walker
WR - Dominique Reed
WR - Keon Hatcher
TE - Hunter Henry
TE - Will Gragg or CJ O'Grady
LT - Dan Skipper
LG - Sebastian Tretola
C - Mitch Smothers
RG - Brian Wallace
RT - Denver Kirkland

DE - Demetrius Wise, Jeremiah Ledbetter
DT - Bijon Jackson, Tawain Johnson
WLB - Randy Ramsey
MLB - Josh Williams
SLB - Brooks Ellis
SS - Rohan Gaines
FS - Josh Liddell
CB - Henry Toliver, Jared Collins, DJ Dean (Nickel)

K - Cole Hedlund
P - Blake Johnson

KR - JoJo Robinson, Deonte Stewart
PR - Jared Cornelius

[Polecat]

Didn't BA finish the year with 20 TDs?

[HoggyStyle07]

Didn't BA finish the year with 20 TDs?

Yes, 18 in the regular season then 2 in the bowl game. 20 TDs 5 Ints total