How concerned should we be that KJ Hill is only a soft verbal.....

[MountainHomeHogger]

Is he not fully committed?  I thought he was but now hearing different, is it because our offense?  Is it because another school is hitting him hard?  Any answers out there?

[PorkRinds]

I heard RD say he'd be surprised if he didn't end up here.  I don't think he committed if he was going to end up flipping.  But he's taking visits, so that's why he's likely considered a soft verbal.  He's likely just enjoying the process and getting all his visits paid for.  I'd do the same thing if I was in his shoes.  Visits to the best colleges in the country? Amazing meals, and everything paid for?  Sure.  That said, there's always a chance if he's taking visits.

[Tomhog™]

Anyone that is still taking visits is considered a "soft commit".  No worries.  He will sign with Arkansas.

[code red]

Either way.....we will go with what we got.

[1highhog]

Its not because of our Offense.  If he comes here, and works hard, he'll get plenty of balls thrown his way.  We need a WR that can stretch the field, I'm not sure what KJ's speed is like, but that's what we need, a receiver that can get separation and run great routes, if he can do that, he'll see the field plenty starting next year.

[Wildhog]

Getting him committed in the first place was the hard part.  Not worried about keeping him committed.

[NLRHog92]

He's starting to build a bond with all of the committed players and he's not going to spurn the home state after already committing. He's just doing the Millennial kid thing and taking free visits, him and Gragg both. They're really good friends and may have discussed that together, but they're not burning bridges by taking the visits and getting more exposure. He will play almost immediately here and could be him returning punts. So overall, he's not going anywhere but here, but simply enjoying the travel opportunities when he can!

[MountainHomeHogger]

Its not because of our Offense.  If he comes here, and works hard, he'll get plenty of balls thrown his way.  We need a WR that can stretch the field, I'm not sure what KJ's speed is like, but that's what we need, a receiver that can get separation and run great routes, if he can do that, he'll see the field plenty starting next year.

I couldn't agree more with this! 

[ricepig]

Either way.....we will go with what we got.

Correct

[Smokehouse]

Seems to me like there's been much ado about nothing regarding some of Hill's comments. Sounds to me like he's been being polite to reporters for other schools when he goes on his visits and some are panicking over his statements.

How many times have we had a recruit come in and say something like "oh, I could see myself still considering Arkansas" when we know there's no chance he reconsiders his current commitment.

[1highhog]

Hill is all Hog.  If I was in his shoes, as poor as I grew up, I'd be taking every school visit I would be eating and poking every thing they threw at me.

Edit, I meant eating and taking everything they threw at me.  Hope that clears that up.

[Music City Hog]

Where is he visiting?

[PorkRinds]

Where is he visiting?

I heard Ohio State, Florida, and Alabama, along with us and one more I can't remember right now.

[The_Iceman]

No worries, he'll be a Hog.

[Hogberry Snortcake]

Hill is all Hog.  If I was in his shoes, as poor as I grew up, I'd be taking every school visit I would be eating and poking every thing they threw at me.

Edit, I meant eating and taking everything they threw at me.  Hope that clears that up.

You were right the first time. 

[NLRHog92]

Hill is all Hog.  If I was in his shoes, as poor as I grew up, I'd be taking every school visit I would be eating and poking every thing they threw at me.

Edit, I meant eating and taking everything they threw at me.  Hope that clears that up.

Completely unnecessary.

[NLRHog92]

I heard Ohio State, Florida, and Alabama, along with us and one more I can't remember right now.

No Florida. Ohio State, Okie Lite and Bama, all in January.

[The real Hogules]

I doubt that he'd be trying to convince K. Allen to flip to the UofA from Florida if he, himself was unsure about his own destination.
Hill's all Hog!

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Call me naïve, and I know things can change in a hurry, but there's just nobody on the commit list that gives me the feeling that someone is soft or wavering. 

[razorbacker3]

No Florida. Ohio State, Okie Lite and Bama, all in January.

He took his ov to Florida 10/10

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

Completely unnecessary.

And how was his comment unnecessary?

[PorkRinds]

No Florida. Ohio State, Okie Lite and Bama, all in January.

That's it.

[1highhog]

Completely unnecessary.

Please explain why you think this is unneccasry, what do you think most schools do in their recruiting tactics, especially some of the bigger and richer schools?  I happen to know firsthand what they get offered, and it isn't always just $100 handshakes, Club Risqué down the road from Gainesville got underage visitors in during recruiting trips.

[Huds_HawgTide]

Nothing to see here

[hawgball9401]

Jason Snavely Tweet:
"Just spoke w/#Hogs' commit KJ Hill.  I asked him, "Still #Razorbacks all the way man?"  He answered, "For now, yeah."

[nonoffensiveposter]

I think he still comes here in the end, Though the right hire at Florida may cause him to think hard. My understanding is he and the family really like CBB and KJ has a good bond with some players and recruits, but his family has concerns about the future QB situation. They are big Ty Story fans and worry that CBB will be more loyal to the QB's that have been here waiting their turn rather than put the most talented out there.

[tophawg19]

if we gave him viagara , would he be a ''Hard COMMIT?

[Hey Super]

Is he not fully committed?  I thought he was but now hearing different, is it because our offense?  Is it because another school is hitting him hard?  Any answers out there?

Pretty sure he said from day 1 that he would still be taking his visits too.

[jgphillips3]

I live in NLR.  I'm a friend and neighbor of the Bolding family.  While I don't often press them on these things so as not to be that guy, I have not heard anything to suggest he is going anywhere but Arkansas.  Is he open to being floored by someone else and being polite when asked about his openness, yes.  He is a sharp kid and I fully expect him to be running through the A next year.  If I hear any differently, I'll post it.

[TeedupHigh]

I think he still comes here in the end, Though the right hire at Florida may cause him to think hard. My understanding is he and the family really like CBB and KJ has a good bond with some players and recruits, but his family has concerns about the future QB situation. They are big Ty Story fans and worry that CBB will be more loyal to the QB's that have been here waiting their turn rather than put the most talented out there.

Really?  You got the inside skinny on this uh?  Do you really believe that CBB would not play the best guy for the job?  If the HOGS have to play a true freshman next year we will be in BIG, BIG, BIG TROUBLE!  This nothing but pure  BS!!

[Smokehouse]

I think he still comes here in the end, Though the right hire at Florida may cause him to think hard. My understanding is he and the family really like CBB and KJ has a good bond with some players and recruits, but his family has concerns about the future QB situation. They are big Ty Story fans and worry that CBB will be more loyal to the QB's that have been here waiting their turn rather than put the most talented out there.

Anyone who watches SEC football will know that going with a fifth-year senior who has shown consistent improvement will be a better option that a first-year starter.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I think he still comes here in the end, Though the right hire at Florida may cause him to think hard. My understanding is he and the family really like CBB and KJ has a good bond with some players and recruits, but his family has concerns about the future QB situation. They are big Ty Story fans and worry that CBB will be more loyal to the QB's that have been here waiting their turn rather than put the most talented out there.

Is CBB aware of this situation? Have you made anyone in the program aware of these concerns? Would Ty, Rafe, Austin or Brandon be the optimum choice to entice K.J. to be A Hog. Would his family be comfortable with K.J.s decision or would they prefer to make the choice for K.J. ? Thanks for the information.

" GO HOGS "

[warhog943006]

I think he will still come to Arkansas but, I figure that he is just taking in the sights. Think about it he gets treated like a rock star everywhere he goes and just the experience would have to ROCK!!! We are headed to the Ole Miss game this weekend and we will be bringing back win number six and start wondering what bowl we need to buy tickets for!!!                   I JUST THANK THE GOOD LORD THAT HE MADE ME A RAZORBACK! :razorback:

[1highhog]

I think he still comes here in the end, Though the right hire at Florida may cause him to think hard. My understanding is he and the family really like CBB and KJ has a good bond with some players and recruits, but his family has concerns about the future QB situation. They are big Ty Story fans and worry that CBB will be more loyal to the QB's that have been here waiting their turn rather than put the most talented out there.

If anyone on this Board thinks that Storey can come in here as a true freshman and take over the starting job from a Senior that's shown consistent improvement every year here and by next year will have complete control over this Offense, then I want some of what your smoking.  They've talked about how complicated this Offense is, and there's no way a kid is coming out of High School, learning every play in the playbook and taking over next year.  So if that's what KJ is hoping for, he needs to hope on something else.

[Pork Twain]

When it comes to this staff, I am not worried at all about recruiting

[nonoffensiveposter]

Is CBB aware of this situation? Have you made anyone in the program aware of these concerns? Would Ty, Rafe, Austin or Brandon be the optimum choice to entice K.J. to be A Hog. Would his family be comfortable with K.J.s decision or would they prefer to make the choice for K.J. ? Thanks for the information.

" GO HOGS "

I don't know, why don't you ask him.

[nonoffensiveposter]

Really?  You got the inside skinny on this uh?  Do you really believe that CBB would not play the best guy for the job?  If the HOGS have to play a true freshman next year we will be in BIG, BIG, BIG TROUBLE!  This nothing but pure  BS!!

The lack of reading comprehension skills by some on this board never cease to amaze me. Yes, I do have some skinny on this, and I was not the one that had these concerns, read again. I was privy to conversation that a close friend of mine was having with the party stating the concern. His view was that in accompanying KJ to visits, he liked what he saw from Peavy more than what he has seen from BA. the prospect of Storey (whom they love)having to wait his turn behind AA makes him nervous. I do not know if KJ shares the same feelings or not. Deal with it.

[smb]

I'll be concerned on National signing day when all the names are known but not untill then.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

I don't know, why don't you ask him.

I was hoping you had some skinny on this...or were privy to some conversations.

... Yes, I do have some skinny on this... I was privy to conversation that a close friend of mine was having with the party stating the concern... Deal with it.

Thanks for the skinny. Your privy makes it easier to deal with. Thanks for the info.

" GO HOGS "

[1highhog]

Well, any recruit out there needs to understand that next year BA is going to be the starter, on that I'd bet my house.  Now, that doesn't mean that we may see Peavy in some special package on offense a few times and start to see more of Austin, but Storey is going to RS and that's for the good of the program,  just like I wish we could see more of our Lineman of both sides of the ball all RS, they may have the body for it but known of them have the experience to play against the SEC in their 1st year IMO.

[AugustaHog]

Yeah I think BA will be the starter for sure next year.  The year after, I believe it will be a total free for all.  CBB is not going to play favorites.  He has clearly played the best available player at every spot to this point, regardless of hurt feelings.  Look at Will Hines.  Just because he has been here and was a key player in the past did not mean he was entitled to that spot.  You have to earn your PT.  If we had a QB better than BA this year, that guy would be starting.  If Rafe, Austin, or heck even Storey, step up and dominate the spring, you can bet there will be some type of competition as the fall starts.

[1highhog]

Yeah I think BA will be the starter for sure next year.  The year after, I believe it will be a total free for all.  CBB is not going to play favorites.  He has clearly played the best available player at every spot to this point, regardless of hurt feelings.  Look at Will Hines.  Just because he has been here and was a key player in the past did not mean he was entitled to that spot.  You have to earn your PT.  If we had a QB better than BA this year, that guy would be starting.  If Rafe, Austin, or heck even Storey, step up and dominate the spring, you can bet there will be some type of competition as the fall starts.

Agreed.

[jgphillips3]

If Ty is the real deal, he will replace BA after he graduates. Unless BA is hurt, he is gonna be the QB next season.  That is just fact.  After next season, I see AA being muscled aside by either Rafe or Ty (or both).  However, just like Rafe wasn't going to play this year barring emergency, Ty won't play next year barring emergency.  QB at the highest level of D1 requires extraordinary talent or extraordinary insight for a freshman, whether Redshirt or True to have a chance of seeing the field.  We don't need to throw Ty to the wolves.  Let him grow, learn and take the spot when he is ready.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

If Ty is the real deal, he will replace BA after he graduates. Unless BA is hurt, he is gonna be the QB next season.  That is just fact.  After next season, I see AA being muscled aside by either Rafe or Ty (or both).  However, just like Rafe wasn't going to play this year barring emergency, Ty won't play next year barring emergency.  QB at the highest level of D1 requires extraordinary talent or extraordinary insight for a freshman, whether Redshirt or True to have a chance of seeing the field.  We don't need to throw Ty to the wolves.  Let him grow, learn and take the spot when he is ready.

Pretty much how I see it too.

[1highhog]

If Ty is the real deal, he will replace BA after he graduates. Unless BA is hurt, he is gonna be the QB next season.  That is just fact.  After next season, I see AA being muscled aside by either Rafe or Ty (or both).  However, just like Rafe wasn't going to play this year barring emergency, Ty won't play next year barring emergency.  QB at the highest level of D1 requires extraordinary talent or extraordinary insight for a freshman, whether Redshirt or True to have a chance of seeing the field.  We don't need to throw Ty to the wolves.  Let him grow, learn and take the spot when he is ready.

No chance of Ty starting next year even if BA is lost for the Season, he's a good high school QB no doubt, but unless he's been studying the playbook the last year or so to get a headstart yell are fooling yourself thinking he's starting over Austin or Rafe next season.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

No chance of Ty starting next year even if BA is lost for the Season, he's a good high school QB no doubt, but unless he's been studying the playbook the last year or so to get a headstart yell are fooling yourself thinking he's starting over Austin or Rafe next season.

Huh?  You mean the season after next?

[kodiakisland]

The best QB we have will play.  Doesn't matter what name is on the back of the jersey.  Why is that so hard to understand?

[1highhog]

Huh?  You mean the season after next?

No, its sarcasm.  I'm saying there is no way in hell that Ty comes in next year and starts over Rafe or Austin, next year, AS IN, next season, Brandon Allen's senior season.  I said, if Brandon got hurt and was out all of his Senior season, Ty a Freshman, will not pass over Race and Austin, he's got zero learning of the playbook, Not Gonna Happen.

[jgphillips3]

No chance of Ty starting next year even if BA is lost for the Season, he's a good high school QB no doubt, but unless he's been studying the playbook the last year or so to get a headstart yell are fooling yourself thinking he's starting over Austin or Rafe next season.

I think you misunderstood me.  I was talking about after BA graduates...meaning 2016.  I agree, there is no way in hell you start a true freshman unless you are desperate. 

[Oklahawg]

Hill and Gragg looked to be enjoying the game vs OM. Saw them (or it sure LOOKED like them) heading for snacks after it was 17-0. Both had a smile on their faces.