How do we finish?

[PorkSoda]

we are on the home stretch recruiting wise.  I haven't been following recruiting much this year, so I gotta rely on you guys.

how do you think we finish?  are we going to fill out needs, or are there some holes this class doesn't address? Do we have any recruits waiting til signing day to announce? etc.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Should get Calloway tomorrow to finish it.  He's arguably our top recruit.  So nice ending.  Our final ranking will be like it always is.  Looks like we filled needs.  Only getting 1 DL that I know of, so that may be the only position with questionable numbers.

The strength of the class will be offensive skill players, pretty much like always, and DB's. 

[onebadrubi]

We don't really have the slots for a "how do we finish" conversation, do we?

[onebadrubi]

Should get Calloway tomorrow to finish it.  He's arguably our top recruit.  So nice ending.  Our final ranking will be like it always is.  Looks like we filled needs.  Only getting 1 DL that I know of, so that may be the only position with questionable numbers.

The strength of the class will be offensive skill players, pretty much like always, and DB's.

I thought we picked up a 2nd DL?

[Vantage 8 dude]

I thought we picked up a 2nd DL?

We did. Porter and Johnson are their last names.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I thought we picked up a 2nd DL?

Like I said, I could only think of 1...Johnson.  I was thinking Porter wa maybe more of a 34 OLB.

[hawginbigd1]

We did. Porter and Johnson are their last names.

I believe Porter will technically be an OLB, but don't forget about Richardson

[greasy_corner]

How do we finish?

...with a peck on the cheek, and a warm washcloth.

[RedyorNot]

Top 25 class. There are a few we could jump from what Trey said as well as a few that could leap us at the same time. Our secondary is stacked, especially if CC commits, so I'm happy.

[Oklahawg]

How do we finish?

...with a peck on the cheek, and a warm washcloth.

"I ruv you vewy much, you so hannsum."

[tophawg19]

we sign Chevin and miss on the 5 star mystery recruit

[Music City Hog]

"I ruv you vewy much, you so hannsum."

The hell?

[Oklahawg]

The hell?

lol

Just a light-hearted response to "finish" and "warm wash cloth".

[Music City Hog]

lol

Just a light-hearted response to "finish" and "warm wash cloth".

Ahhhh, I was confused!   I feel ya now!  Ha.

[hawginbigd1]

we sign Chevin and miss on the 5 star mystery recruit

Yeah weren't many super secret recruit rumors this year, we have been shortchanged.

[Tejano Jawg]

lol

Just a light-hearted response to "finish" and "warm wash cloth".

Guess you had to be there.   

[gchamblee]

"I ruv you vewy much, you so hannsum."

i lol'd

[gchamblee]

The thing about getting all your commitments out of the way before NSD, there isnt much excitement or drama on NSD. Some will spin that to represent a disappointment, but I love going into today already knowing we have a solid class and recruited to our needs.

[SDZ_Hog]

The thing about getting all your commitments out of the way before NSD, there isnt much excitement or drama on NSD. Some will spin that to represent a disappointment, but I love going into today already knowing we have a solid class and recruited to our needs.

I'd rather it be underwhelming than disappointing.  If we get Chevin Callaway I'll be happy.  It would be fun to get a Philon somehow.  I'm taking Twitter with a grain of salt after the Pennamon debacle.  Got to look at who they are and how many followers.  National Signing Day coincides with National Troll Day. 

When I say underwhelming i'm talking about the day not the class.

[JayBell]

Top 25 class. There are a few we could jump from what Trey said as well as a few that could leap us at the same time. Our secondary is stacked, especially if CC commits, so I'm happy.

I'm legit baffled by the pessimism about this class.  All three offensive linemen are already on campus.  Hayden and Williams are the best pair of running backs Arkansas has brought in at the same time since DMac and Felix.  This is arguably the best class of defensive backs this century; definitely top three.  There's playmakers galore on the offensive side.

And this is hands down the best group of linebackers brought in during Bielema's tenure.  That's not a high bar, but it's a good thing.

Other than pulling in a 5 star linebacker or immediate impact defensive lineman, I don't know what there is to complain about with this class.

[JayBell]

The thing about getting all your commitments out of the way before NSD, there isnt much excitement or drama on NSD. Some will spin that to represent a disappointment, but I love going into today already knowing we have a solid class and recruited to our needs.

Same here.  If Arkansas had this same exact class, but Hayden and Brown instead made their decisions on NSD with Calloway, a lot of fans would have a totally different appreciation for how good the class really is.

[ballhogger]

I'm legit baffled by the pessimism about this class.  All three offensive linemen are already on campus.  Hayden and Williams are the best pair of running backs Arkansas has brought in at the same time since DMac and Felix.  This is arguably the best class of defensive backs this century; definitely top three.  There's playmakers galore on the offensive side.

And this is hands down the best group of linebackers brought in during Bielema's tenure.  That's not a high bar, but it's a good thing.

Other than pulling in a 5 star linebacker or immediate impact defensive lineman, I don't know what there is to complain about with this class. 

Agreed totally,  This is not an exact science.  Unless you get a top 10 class it is totally about development (unless you are Ole Miss). From about 12/15 -30ish there is not an enormous difference.  For example, on 247 you look at how kids are evaluated and really compare them there is not a huge difference between a high three star and low 4 star.  It really depends on development and system.  We are at a point where we need to address needs now.  Our foundation is as good as it has been in a while.  We do have holes but that is what we have to address now.  Secondary and LB which the last two classes have addressed.

[AugustaHog]

DL wasn't a significant need for 2017.  What concerns me is what will happen to depth after that.  When you bring in one HS DL in a class, it has potential ramifications later on.  2020 will have at most just Porter left on the roster.  That's a one man DL class after the JUCO guys use up their eligibility.  This makes the next two DL classes extremely crucial for the future of the program.  If we whiff in those years, the DL will be extra thin down the road.  I think it will be interesting to see what they do with Segrest because he doesn't seem to be able to go out and land himself some studs on the line.  I know we got Sosa last year, but I don't think that had much to do with Rory. 

[SDZ_Hog]

So Florida made a late push for McClellion.  Glad I knew this after he signed. 

http://highschoolbuzz.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/01/signing-day-2017-jarques-mcclellion-american-heritage-defensive-back-picks-arkansas-razorbacks-over-florida-gators/

[Dropkick]

So Florida made a late push for McClellion.  Glad I knew this after he signed. 

http://highschoolbuzz.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/02/01/signing-day-2017-jarques-mcclellion-american-heritage-defensive-back-picks-arkansas-razorbacks-over-florida-gators/

Love to see these kids that stick to their word.

[younghog]

Florida basically just watches us and starts pecking like a Wookpecker

[rzrbackramsfan]

Man, I'm starting to HATE Swamp Donkey! [CENSORED] just keeps going after guys we already have. Zuniga was under recruited, we were in on him before he blew up, he comes in and flips rob FL. Then there's the whole Putu deal. They have 61627228 DBs in the state and have a great track record of them, why Putu? Now coming after another one of our guys on NSD because he can't recruit worth shite? Glad we stomped their arse last year!

[Kevin]

if  our class is so bad, why would florida want to try and steal one

[Bubba's Bruisers]

if  our class is so bad, why would florida want to try and steal one

Because it's not bad.  It's pretty solid.

[Kevin]

Because it's not bad.  It's pretty solid.

not what some on hogville say

[Bubba's Bruisers]

not what some on hogville say

I'd say pretty few.  The majority always makes the minority appear bigger than it is.