Cole Kelley named #2 QB

[geauxhawgs]

https://www.seccountry.com/arkansas/cole-kelley-arkansas-backup-qb-now

[MultipleScoreGasms]

Not really surprised.  All reports I read last year indicated Enos considered him the best QB for our style coming out of HS.  Other reports mentioned teammates referring to Kelley as the "franchise."  If he locks it down, I look for Storey to transfer at the end of the year.

[Letsroll1200]

Kelley, the young receivers, a experienced OL returning in 2018 and a solid running back corps is a reason to be optimistic about the offense going forward, if Arkansas can get to 8 wins this season.

[FineAsSwine]

Not really surprised.  All reports I read last year indicated Enos considered him the best QB for our style coming out of HS.  Other reports mentioned teammates referring to Kelley as the "franchise."  If he locks it down, I look for Storey to transfer at the end of the year.

Coming into this season, I really thought Storey would be the back up and then the starter next year and what happened to ole what's his name from California? You know, the all American transfer from USC.

[KlubhouseKonnected]

Coming into this season, I really thought Storey would be the back up and then the starter next year and what happened to ole what's his name from California? You know, the all American transfer from USC.

Ricky Town is playing at a Jc in California I think

Update: yeah Ventura (junior) College. Will be able to transfer back to D1 with two years of eligibility. Hope he does well wherever he lands. If you google his name for "news" you just end up wading through articles about Sam Darnold.

[tbhogfan]

I can't remember ANY quarterback at Arkansas physically larger than Cole. 

Mallett was 6-6 245, and Cole is 6-7 270.

[1highhog]

Coming into this season, I really thought Storey would be the back up and then the starter next year and what happened to ole what's his name from California? You know, the all American transfer from USC.

He gone.

[Calling All Hogs]

I remember when Kelley committed to Arkansas. Based on the QB lineup at that time and his recruiting ranking, I remember thinking the kid would never see the field and wondered why he would pick Arkansas. Truly a pleasant surprise! WPS

[Hogs49ers]

If Cole Kelley can show some accuracy and consistency when he takes over the job next year, big if, he would likely be a top 5 pick in the NFL draft based on his measurables.

[KlubhouseKonnected]

If Cole Kelley can show some accuracy and consistency when he takes over the job next year, big if, he would likely be a top 5 pick in the NFL draft based on his measurables.

Or people will say he is too big.

[12247]

Don't worry about our #3 QB, I bet he gets 5 to 8 plays all season unless injuries make the decision.  He may not even get to throw a pass but who knows, maybe.

Wouldn't surprise me to see Story leave before the season starts if there is a possibility of playing at the next lower level right now, somewhere, anywhere.  We need a good QB surprise within the last 10 days before the season starts to make the preseason complete.

[PorkSoda]

Not really surprised.  All reports I read last year indicated Enos considered him the best QB for our style coming out of HS.  Other reports mentioned teammates referring to Kelley as the "franchise."  If he locks it down, I look for Storey to transfer at the end of the year.

I hope not, we need to have 3 QBs, if he can't win the job at arkansas, its not likely he is going to be drafted in the NFL, so he might as well get a degree from a real university over transferring to some FCS.

[PorkRinds]

Here's what I think. If we were to be in a game with a decent lead and AA goes down I think they'd put Storey to manage the game. If they needed a QB that makes things happen to go in and win the game it would be CK.

[hview]

I'm glad they named a #2 QB, but I hope Storey stays at Arkansas. We may need him. Even if he left, he could still be successful somewhere else and who knows he might even get a shot at the NFL someday. It worked out pretty good for Tarvaris Jackson. 

[bennyl08]

Didn't know he was that big! I'm 6'4 255 and I look like I still play. Is he approaching Pillsbury throwboy status?

Doesn't appear so.

[daprospecta]

Doesn't appear so.

My mistake. He carries it well. I expect he packs a mean stiff arm. 

[twistitup]

I'm glad they named a #2 QB, but I hope Storey stays at Arkansas. We may need him. Even if he left, he could still be successful somewhere else and who knows he might even get a shot at the NFL someday. It worked out pretty good for Tarvaris Jackson.

His arm is fresh

[twistitup]

Here's what I think. If we were to be in a game with a decent lead and AA goes down I think they'd put Storey to manage the game. If they needed a QB that makes things happen to go in and win the game it would be CK.

So, we.need 3?

[Rzbakfromwaybak]

I hope Storey stays, always nice to have 3 QB's going into the season, that have been around our system for a couple of years.  Some years ago, remember one of the big schools lost their top 2 QB's to season injury in the first game of the season.  By the second half, they had their 3rd string QB in the game.

[nchogg]

I hope Storey stays, always nice to have 3 QB's going into the season, that have been around our system for a couple of years.  Some years ago, remember one of the big schools lost their top 2 QB's to season injury in the first game of the season.  By the second half, they had their 3rd string QB in the game.

I agree and have seen it before you never know what will happen in a game.

[rzrbkman]

So, we.need 3?

CBB stated in an interview a couple of years ago that he always preferred to have 5 QB's on scholarship at all times.

[GoHogs1091]

CBB stated in an interview a couple of years ago that he always preferred to have 5 QB's on scholarship at all times.

Really only need 4 QBs at all times.

That extra QB scholarship could be used for a Linebacker. 

People wonder a lot why our Linebacker depth is not great.  Well, having 5 or 6 QBs on the roster helps explain why.

[factchecker]

Really only need 4 QBs at all times.

That extra QB scholarship could be used for a Linebacker. 

People wonder a lot why our Linebacker depth is not great.  Well, having 5 or 6 QBs on the roster helps explain why.

Only 4 of our 6 QBs are on scholarship.

08   Austin Allen   QB   Sr   6-1   215   Fayetteville, Ark.   Fayetteville HS
11   Daulton Hyatt   QB   Fr   6-4   188   Arab, Ala.   Etowah HS
15   Cole Kelley   QB   R-Fr   6-7   268   Lafayette, La.   Teurlings Catholic HS
04   Ty Storey   QB   So   6-2   212   Charleston, Ark.   Charleston HS
18   Jack Lindsey   QB   R-Fr   6-2   194   Fayetteville, Ark.   Springdale HS
14   Carson Proctor   QB   R-Fr   6-4   212   Vero Beach, Fla.   Vero Beach HS

[GoHogs1091]

Only 4 of our 6 QBs are on scholarship.

08   Austin Allen   QB   Sr   6-1   215   Fayetteville, Ark.   Fayetteville HS
11   Daulton Hyatt   QB   Fr   6-4   188   Arab, Ala.   Etowah HS
15   Cole Kelley   QB   R-Fr   6-7   268   Lafayette, La.   Teurlings Catholic HS
04   Ty Storey   QB   So   6-2   212   Charleston, Ark.   Charleston HS
18   Jack Lindsey   QB   R-Fr   6-2   194   Fayetteville, Ark.   Springdale HS
14   Carson Proctor   QB   R-Fr   6-4   212   Vero Beach, Fla.   Vero Beach HS

Don't be surprised if Lindsey ends up getting a scholarship, which would make 5 scholarship QBs.

The information coming out from the media is that Lindsey has really improved, which means he will probably earn a scholarship.

[SamBuckhart]

Ty Storey is one play away from #2.  Wooo Pig!.

[wikipedia brown]

Im fairly sure that jack's grampa could afford the tuition. No need to put him on scholly in my opinion, we're lucky we have that homegrown talent.

[bennyl08]

3 inches shorter and 15 lbs isn't too fat because I don't play QB. QB's are not known for their low BF% unless you are CAM or Mariota and few others.  If your QB is 270, it's usually not a good thing.  I saw the picture and he seems to carry it well.

Exactly, I was attempting to be succinct, but yeah. I mean, in my roster weights thread, when I saw his weight, my first thought was pillsbury throw boy, but then you remember that Skipper actually looked a bit thin at 317 just because he was 6'10 and Cole being 6'7, 270 is thick and stout, but not fat by any means.

His size certainly begs the question of fatness, but those questions are easily answered and put to bed, and then it's just fun to picture a CB coming off a blitz and not being sure how to bring this guy down.

[jgphillips3]

Exactly, I was attempting to be succinct, but yeah. I mean, in my roster weights thread, when I saw his weight, my first thought was pillsbury throw boy, but then you remember that Skipper actually looked a bit thin at 317 just because he was 6'10 and Cole being 6'7, 270 is thick and stout, but not fat by any means.

His size certainly begs the question of fatness, but those questions are easily answered and put to bed, and then it's just fun to picture a CB coming off a blitz and not being sure how to bring this guy down.

I would love to see the cornerback or safety coming on a blitz trying to take Cole down.  He might not even know they were there.

[bennyl08]

I would love to see the cornerback or safety coming on a blitz trying to take Cole down.  He might not even know they were there.

[WilsonHog]

Thread cleaned up and unlocked.

This time around, let's see if we can confine the conversation to Razorback football. That would be a novel, yet perhaps totally appropriate, approach.

[The Kig]

Excited to see what he can do next year.  He beat out several guys with higher recruiting numbers.  It's not that those other guys were slouches, rather CK may be the real deal.

Sincerely hope AA stays healthy this year and we get to see Cole in some mop up work.

[WilsonHog]

Excited to see what he can do next year.  He beat out several guys with higher recruiting numbers.  It's not that those other guys were slouches, rather CK may be the real deal.

Sincerely hope AA stays healthy this year and we get to see Cole in some mop up work.

Cole should get some mop-up work Thursday night, but the question is how much. Practice is fine, but there is no substitution for game reps in live action. If all goes to plan, I would expect Austin to get the first three quarters, regardless of the score. He needs game reps to get his timing down with pretty much a new group of receivers, and to get reps against a live pass rush.

[Mike_e]

Exactly, I was attempting to be succinct, but yeah. I mean, in my roster weights thread, when I saw his weight, my first thought was pillsbury throw boy, but then you remember that Skipper actually looked a bit thin at 317 just because he was 6'10 and Cole being 6'7, 270 is thick and stout, but not fat by any means.

His size certainly begs the question of fatness, but those questions are easily answered and put to bed, and then it's just fun to picture a CB coming off a blitz and not being sure how to bring this guy down.

It'd be our luck that if Cole stiff armed a would be tackler and then completed a 50 pass in the process he'd get thrown out of the game for unnecessary roughness.

That would be fun to watch though.

[ricepig]

Cole should get some mop-up work Thursday night, but the question is how much. Practice is fine, but there is no substitution for game reps in live action. If all goes to plan, I would expect Austin to get the first three quarters, regardless of the score. He needs game reps to get his timing down with pretty much a new group of receivers, and to get reps against a live pass rush.

Hopefully it's such a wide margin that Austin only plays one scoring drive in the third quarter. If it's out of hand there is no need for him to be in there handing off to the RB's.

[PonderinHog]

Hopefully it's such a wide margin that Austin only plays one scoring drive in the third quarter. If it's out of hand there is no need for him to be in there handing off to the RB's.

Our luck would be Austin plays the whole game and ...




nm - I ain't goin' there...   

[rljjr]

Glad it's settled for the public and that every player continues to strive to be a starter.

[texas tush hog]

Im fairly sure that jack's grampa could afford the tuition. No need to put him on scholly in my opinion, we're lucky we have that homegrown talent.

Well, his daddy and uncle were put on scholarships,it's a status thing, don't you know.