Philon Leaving: Monday Night Update

[GrizzlyRider07]

Source is just released saying g he's going pro

[Kenny Hawgins]

Rand Getlin ?@Rand_Getlin  5m5 minutes ago
Source: #Arkansas DT Darius Philon is expected to forego his remaining college eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

[GB-Razorback]

Sigh!  Good luck.

[Dropkick]

I feared as much. Good luck to him.

[Woopig69]

He's been a great Razorback!  Hope he does well in the Nfl.

[cosmodrum]

I think it's a mistake. I bet was going to have a monster senior year.

[Hogsmo Kramer]

 

Dat sucks!!!!!

[Andrew Hogfan]

Sucks for us but hope it works out great for him. Thank you for being a hog!!

[LRHawg]

Assuming no injuries, I think another year would have been in his best interest, but it's his choice and thanks for being a hog!

[texas tush hog]

Rand Getlin ?@Rand_Getlin  5m5 minutes ago
Source: #Arkansas DT Darius Philon is expected to forego his remaining college eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

Fourth round pick at best. Somebody whispering in the boy's ear. Shame

[PorkerOinker]

Poor decision IMO,  will be a late round pick I think.

[Dropkick]

Who is the source?

[CDBHawg]

I think it's a mistake. I bet was going to have a monster senior year.

He'd of been a Jr. next year.

[Woopig69]

I think it's a mistake. I bet was going to have a monster senior year.

would have been a junior next year.

[PorkRinds]

We need another philon thread I think.

[code red]

Not good crap hope Chiefs get him

[scooby21322]

I have to think he's making a mistake.  Oh well. 

[reddogjcss]

Toot! Good Luck Mr. Philon

[Dark Helmet Hog]

Fourth round pick at best. Somebody whispering in the boy's ear. Shame

Yep. I wish him the best, but the odds are against him.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

The man is a stud in the best league. Congrats! Go get paid young man!!

Ledbetter is next!

[Dugann]

$  sad $ everyone going be a star..... 4th dt/de one of many..... /sigh.

[Dugann]

oh yea ask scotty Thurman about this...

[razorhogLR]

Looks like Greg McElroy did us a disservice talking him up all the time

[TNRazorbacker]

Ouch, losing best 3 defenders

[The Boar War]

I hope it works out for him.

[Oklahawg]

Good luck, Darius. Thanks for your time as a Hog.

[The Hogfather]

Bad mistake, but can be successful.

[FATHAWG08]

Good Luck! You will be a Hog for Life! Job well done Mr. Philon.

[Porkbutt Gary]

Leaving with two years eligibility left is not smart.  I know his family could use the money but he's leaving a lot on the table.  For his sake, I hope I'm wrong.

[island hog]

He is making a mistake, in my opinion...unless he just doesn't want to deal with school anymore, he could up his draft stock immensely next year.  Again, assuming he stayed healthy, he could have a monster year. 

[Ray Piggers]

Huge mistake.

But I'm ignorant to his circumstance, so maybe he's just doing what he has to do.

[Carl Lazlo]

Philon will be fine either way.

[Ex-Trumpet]

Get a big signing bonus.  That is all.

[RazorPiggie]

I think it's a mistake. I bet was going to have a monster senior year.

JR year.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Any statements from the school or DP?

[pigroots]

He's been a great hog. If he didn't get hurt he's losing money by going early. If he does get hurt he is better off leaving now. I guess the bird in the hand is what he's thinking. Good luck and represent the U of A well Darius...we'll miss ya

[hawgmasta]

I really wish he was staying and it kind of makes my stomach sink a little, we could've really used him next year.

Thank you for your effort and time at the Universiry of Arkansas Darius Philon! I hope you become an all-pro and come back to teach our guys a few things in the offseason.

[cosmodrum]

He'd of been a Jr. next year.

That's right. Whoops. Either way...

[RazorPiggie]

Personally I think its not a smart move.

[1hogfan]

Best of luck Darius!  The  Razorback Nation will be watching and cheering for you! We don't forget. You will wear different jersey, but you are still a Razorback and always will be! Thanks for making the choice to be part of our family! See you on Sundays!

[Dr. Starcs]

Shut up Bluto.

Glad we had you for 2 years Darius. Thanks for helping us turn the program around. Good luck on Sundays.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Can look at it as a plus. Damn you can be a RS soph at Ark and get drafted. Short term pain for the program but with the number of guys we will put in the league coaches can uses it as a selling point. Speight develops from a juco to legit star Philon goes as a RS soph, Flowers stays to cement his legacy. If Philons mind is made up hope he is drafted high will only help Arkansas profile and recruiting in the future. Sad though too because you can never get those college years back and once you are in the No Fun League its a job no more no less and they don't give 2 shts about you

[moses_007]

Well, the lure of the NFL has struck again.  These boys don't understand the importance of getting that degree.  More often than not, the NFL does not pan out for the majority of players going pro early.

[Oklahawg]

Let's try to stay classy guys, ok?

[Sugar Free Hog]

Last time I checked a 4th rounder still makes more money than me. It's hard to judge his decision when he's about to make a nice pay check.

[RazorPiggie]

Bring on the Danish destroyer.

[Danny J]

I definitely wish him the best. He has overcome a lot to get to where he is.

[Beaverfever]

Great luck to the kid either way.  The great programs all lose a few guys every year and they roll on.  I don't know if we're there yet.  Philon, flowers, and spaight are probably our three best players on the team.  This will officially moderate my expectations but I hope the player development continues.

[AirForceHog]

Good luck to the young man. I sure hope he tears it up in the NFL. Coach B's new JJ Watt.

[porkulus]

Hate to see him go, but wish him all the luck in the world.