Lee Ziemba

An old hog fanatic · February 12, 2006, 10:01:43 am

I keep hearing that Ziemba has no interest in playing college football at Arkansas. Anybody know whether or not this is true and if it is, why? If this has been discussed on an earlier thread I apologize but I haven't really heard anything about the subject on this board.

GrizzledHogFan · February 12, 2006, 10:07:38 am

Just remember, Damian Williams had no interest in playing at Arkansas.

I don't know how all of those rumors started, but that's what they are--rumors. Speculation about where he will or won't play is silly, especially this early on. As we were recently reminded, nothing is certain until the ink is dry on the LOI.

JackJohnson · February 12, 2006, 10:16:11 am

Quote from: mid-georgia-hogfan on February 12, 2006, 10:01:43 am
I keep hearing that Ziemba has no interest in playing college football at Arkansas. Anybody know whether or not this is true and if it is, why? If this has been discussed on an earlier thread I apologize but I haven't really heard anything about the subject on this board.

I think it is all funny. Ziemba parents both graduated from Auburn, so the spin is that his out of state ties are too strong for him to come here, same for greg jones who went to tenn from jonesboro after growing up in miss til the 10th grade. Same for brett helms whose parents went to LSU but HE spent his ENTIRE LIFE in stutgart.

YET...
nathan jones, jr.'s and darious walker, and steve korte's fathers all PLAYED for the razorbacks (not just went to school there), but since they didn't grow up in ark (the way helms didn't grow up in louisiana, or ziemba didn't grow up in alabama) they personally doesn't have any ties to ark so it was too much to ask for these studs to come here.

I don't see how HDN gets the best of both worlds on this. He wins both ways. Those guys grew up out of state, so the ark ties don't matter. Yet on the other hand, those guys grew up here, but those other ties win out?? I just don't get it...

wishiwasinark · February 12, 2006, 12:29:25 pm

I have heard the stories but I have also heard from people in the area, and from recruiting guys that his mother at least really likes Arkansas and Houston Nutt. An article said the same the other day. Auburn will be a strong draw but so will Mustain, WIlliams, McFadden and the Razorabcks who he grew up watching. He said the same in the article.

Oklahawg · February 12, 2006, 09:08:28 pm

A good showing by the staff in spring evals, a positive camp experience and the in-state lure should give UA more than a fighting chance.

Even if these kids commit out-of-state I expect a good season will turn them back to the Hogs.

This is a perfect time for a great in-state crop of recruits to hit. We should have a solid season on the field next fall.

I hope to goodness that Malzahn and Wood are able to structure a sensible recruiting strategy and get us on the short list for some solid players.

CarolinaHog1176 · February 13, 2006, 06:22:30 am

Quote from: JackJohnson on February 12, 2006, 10:16:11 amI don't see how HDN gets the best of both worlds on this. He wins both ways. Those guys grew up out of state, so the ark ties don't matter. Yet on the other hand, those guys grew up here, but those other ties win out?? I just don't get it...

it's pretty simple to me. if a player wants to "get away" for college, it's tough as a parent to send your child to a school that's a long ways away. on the other hand, if your child can "get away" by going back to a place where you've still got family and still have that security of "home" (even though it's not really home to him), then that's a pretty good option.

but, if Lee wants to play in front of him parents then he'll be a hog... if he wants to get out of NWA then I'm sure his parents will push Auburn

Pig Power · February 13, 2006, 02:45:04 pm

They are good folks and this kid will play on Sundays. The family will be reviewing everything, but I think he will end up on the Hill when it is all said and done.

berryhog · February 13, 2006, 07:21:13 pm

Quote from: mid-georgia-hogfan on February 12, 2006, 10:01:43 am
I keep hearing that Ziemba has no interest in playing college football at Arkansas. Anybody know whether or not this is true and if it is, why? If this has been discussed on an earlier thread I apologize but I haven't really heard anything about the subject on this board.

Here is something Stewie posted earlier :
http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php/topic,47379.0.html

BattleHawg · February 16, 2006, 05:58:59 am

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Pig Power, who is that chick in your avatar??

She is HOTT!!

BH

waphill · February 24, 2006, 12:58:02 pm

His position coach is a former coach of mine, and I don't think he is a big Arkansas fan. He is sending videos all over the country.

Cajun Hog · February 27, 2006, 09:39:42 pm

Quote from: mid-georgia-hogfan on February 12, 2006, 10:01:43 am
I keep hearing that Ziemba has no interest in playing college football at Arkansas. Anybody know whether or not this is true and if it is, why? If this has been discussed on an earlier thread I apologize but I haven't really heard anything about the subject on this board.

I don't know where he will end up at, but the hogs :razorback: are high on his list.

berryhog · February 28, 2006, 09:52:57 am

Here is an article from Junior Day at UA: http://www.wholehogsports.com/adg/147239/

Does anyone have any info about the Henry kid ? I had not heard him mentioned anywhere until this. Sounds promising.

TuckFexas · February 28, 2006, 10:52:35 am

I work with a guy who goes to church with Lee. He says he's a good kid and does like UA, but hasn't come anywhere close to making a decision. He's just enjoying it.

mj4president · March 04, 2006, 09:27:21 pm

USC has also been contacting Lee (just like everyone else except for texas, which is a good thing I HATE the longhorns) What are the chances he goes to UA with the powerhouses breathing down his neck?

GrizzledHogFan · March 05, 2006, 12:45:51 am

Quote from: mj4president on March 04, 2006, 09:27:21 pm
USC has also been contacting Lee (just like everyone else except for texas, which is a good thing I HATE the longhorns) What are the chances he goes to UA with the powerhouses breathing down his neck?

See Mitch Mustain

mj4president · March 11, 2006, 06:11:48 pm

I dont know how to do a poll so just give your ideas. I think Ziemba is a hog. No way he goes anywhere else. This one is in the bag. Yours thoughts?

Josef · March 11, 2006, 06:23:57 pm

Who is that?

mj4president · March 11, 2006, 06:25:44 pm

One of the best OT in the nation and one of the best OL the hogs will ever get.

Hugehogsfan · March 11, 2006, 06:28:04 pm

I would say that he is going to have his options, so hopefully GM and AW can get their claws in early and lock up this huge OL player that is a must get next year.

mj4president · March 11, 2006, 06:30:33 pm

We already have him. No chance he gets away from Arkansas. Sorry Auburn, USC and all of the other teams that want him, lee is a hog.

Hoop · March 11, 2006, 06:38:51 pm

Do ya'll know something that I don't know?

thahawg · March 11, 2006, 06:40:11 pm

Hogs because two reasons.
1. Our focus next year is OL.
2. He will be our #1 target for the 2007 recruiting class.

Tomhog™ · March 11, 2006, 10:21:47 pm

WE'll find out for sure in about 11 months...

Pig Power · March 13, 2006, 04:56:29 pm

Quote from: waphill on February 24, 2006, 12:58:02 pm
His position coach is a former coach of mine, and I don't think he is a big Arkansas fan. He is sending videos all over the country.

His position coach is my brother. He's doing what any HS coach would do (if you have a future NFL lineman you have coached) by sending tapes to all of the schools. As for being a Hog fan, he's watched his share of games.

mj4president · March 13, 2006, 07:58:52 pm

Coach Bray is your brother?

Pig Power · March 14, 2006, 03:07:40 pm

Quote from: mj4president on March 13, 2006, 07:58:52 pm
Coach Bray is your brother?

Yes

mossfan3 · March 14, 2006, 03:59:43 pm

Pig Power, keep us updated.

12under · March 14, 2006, 05:04:11 pm

Quote from: JackJohnson on February 12, 2006, 10:16:11 am
Quote from: mid-georgia-hogfan on February 12, 2006, 10:01:43 am
I keep hearing that Ziemba has no interest in playing college football at Arkansas. Anybody know whether or not this is true and if it is, why? If this has been discussed on an earlier thread I apologize but I haven't really heard anything about the subject on this board.

I think it is all funny. Ziemba parents both graduated from Auburn, so the spin is that his out of state ties are too strong for him to come here, same for greg jones who went to tenn from jonesboro after growing up in miss til the 10th grade. Same for brett helms whose parents went to LSU but HE spent his ENTIRE LIFE in stutgart.

YET...
nathan jones, jr.'s and darious walker, and steve korte's fathers all PLAYED for the razorbacks (not just went to school there), but since they didn't grow up in ark (the way helms didn't grow up in louisiana, or ziemba didn't grow up in alabama) they personally doesn't have any ties to ark so it was too much to ask for these studs to come here.

I don't see how HDN gets the best of both worlds on this. He wins both ways. Those guys grew up out of state, so the ark ties don't matter. Yet on the other hand, those guys grew up here, but those other ties win out?? I just don't get it...

you are just obviously looking for any reason for hdn to not get any love for any reason. and btw, he doesnt "win" if ziemba goes somewhere else.

rightdp · March 14, 2006, 05:46:03 pm

Quote from: Pig Power on March 13, 2006, 04:56:29 pm
Quote from: waphill on February 24, 2006, 12:58:02 pm
His position coach is a former coach of mine, and I don't think he is a big Arkansas fan. He is sending videos all over the country.
His position coach is my brother. He's doing what any HS coach would do (if you have a future NFL lineman you have coached) by sending tapes to all of the schools. As for being a Hog fan, he's watched his share of games.

As for me being a leprechaun, I like to eat broccoli. Oh, wait a minute.....those 2 statements have nothing to do with each other. I have watched my share of Notre Dame games. Do you have any idea whether or not I am a fan of the Irish?

Ben Steiger · March 15, 2006, 10:30:50 am

Quote from: mj4president on March 13, 2006, 07:58:52 pm
Coach Bray is your brother?

I know a Rogers quarterback (Pig Power, PM me, and I will tell ya who he is), and here's what he says, after talking personally with Ziemba.

His mom really likes HDN and the Hawgs; from what I hear, the Arkansas coaches have been talking with this kid.

He personally wears Auburn and Notre Dame shirts to workouts, and tells my friend he's interested in those two schools. I'll keep y'all updated...

Porkahontas · March 18, 2006, 02:53:59 pm

Quote from: Ben Steiger on March 15, 2006, 10:30:50 am
Quote from: mj4president on March 13, 2006, 07:58:52 pm
Coach Bray is your brother?

I know a Rogers quarterback (Pig Power, PM me, and I will tell ya who he is), and here's what he says, after talking personally with Ziemba.

His mom really likes HDN and the Hawgs; from what I hear, the Arkansas coaches have been talking with this kid.

He personally wears Auburn and Notre Dame shirts to workouts, and tells my friend he's interested in those two schools. I'll keep y'all updated...

After seeing the circus that came along with the recruitment of Mustain, Cleveland, Damian, Crawford, Broadway, and those guys, all I've gotta say about this is to let me know when it's a week from signing day.

Until then, it's all double-talkin' jive. Damian and Ben were committed to Florida early last year and ended up at Arkansas. Until they're coming down the home stretch, it doesn't matter who they like now.

mj4president · March 22, 2006, 11:48:35 am

Oh no he wears Auburn shirts to work out in. LOL. I doubt he gives a lot of thought as to what shirt he wears to work out. Is that Rogers QB Cody Kirby?

Tomhog™ · March 22, 2006, 02:02:36 pm

Great linemen want to block for great qb's. We have a great one already (still not proven, but highly sought after) in Mustain and possibly another one in Dick. A successful season this year will go a LONG way in landing the rest of the in-state linemen recruits...

Ben Steiger · March 22, 2006, 05:20:30 pm

Quote from: mj4president on March 22, 2006, 11:48:35 am
Oh no he wears Auburn shirts to work out in. LOL. I doubt he gives a lot of thought as to what shirt he wears to work out. Is that Rogers QB Cody Kirby?

No, it's not Kirby I know.

I am just saying what he is doing. Rather pointed, however, that since he's lived here all his life, he doesn't wear more Arkansas shirts...

DOGALUM · March 22, 2006, 06:41:27 pm

I've heard Auburn as well.......but was told in the same sentence that it's still WAY too early to eliminate anybody.

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