KJ Hill options open per RD

[younghog]

I hope we complete the staff soon.

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2015/jan/11/sunday/

[lefty08]

Getting the right coach is much more important, f we lose 1 recruit so be it. I still think he's firm but we can't let that affect our hire

[younghog]

Right coach is key...

Go HOGS

[nextlevel]

According to his step dad not KJ.

But Dick and Otis are getting the website hits their job depends on.

[younghog]

According to his step dad not KJ.

But Dick and Otis are getting the website hits their job depends on.

That's because RD communicated with step Dad

[The Boar War]

With all due respect, isn't he fresh off an official to Alabama?  I wouldn't begrudge someone for wanting to see who the OC might be.  But it seems like the options were open before this news came out.

[Tusks]

KJ, you can always find reason to do or not to do something.  You are needed in the hog program.  Unless BB hires a really bad OC and staff, highly unlikely.....you will catch a couple hundred balls while you are on the hill and you will get what you need to play in the league while at Arkansas if you have the talent.

You might get something special with Ty and even make it to NY.

[nextlevel]

With all due respect, isn't he fresh off an official to Alabama?  I wouldn't begrudge someone for wanting to see who the OC might be.  But it seems like the options were open before this news came out.

No.

If that's the case, he would also be worried about the OC at Bama since Kiffin would be a HC again before he likely sees the field.

[CFB_Fanatic]

Damn. Hope we are able to get an OC with a track record of throwing the ball. Losing KJ would be just as bad as gaining Merrick was good IMO. We need WRs badly

[PorkRinds]

Well right there is a communication with KJ himself.

Dick knows how to use twitter, he's seen this tweet, just looking for website traffic like he does with the dream recruits he puts up before NSD Arkansas isn't even remotely in on.

I disagree. KJ seems to have been wavering for a few weeks. This could be the out he was already looking for. The new guy should be able to sure him up though.

[GaryHog]

If he shafts Gragg do we want that kind of recruit anyway?

[PorkRinds]

With all due respect, isn't he fresh off an official to Alabama?  I wouldn't begrudge someone for wanting to see who the OC might be.  But it seems like the options were open before this news came out.

Nope. Scheduled for the week after our visit.

[Trottsky]

Man, rumormongers are having a field day. Let's jump to conclusions first, ask questions later.

[RussVegas Hawg]

Nope. Scheduled for the week after our visit.

Thought it was them then us

[The NewEra]

I am not a proponent of having high school kids sign off on hiring decisions. Coach B will make the best decision for this program and we will flourish with or without Hill if necessary. You are either coming to Arkansas because you want to be a part of the program or not.

[WilsonHog]

Y'all want to put down the pitchforks and calm yourselves?

[Tusks]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha  that's a good one wilson.  it's HV.

Y'all want to put down the pitchforks and calm yourselves?

[ricepig]

Y'all want to put down the pitchforks and calm yourselves?

I believe the riot is on, grab a brick!

[PorkerOinker]

KJ would be a great addition to this class and I hope come signing day he is a HOG, but if any of you think KJ makes or breaks this class you are nuts.

[Scott7703]

I believe the riot is on, grab a brick!

Lol, grab the gasoline!

[3kgthog]

He's not going to say it changes anything even if it actually does. You don't burn the scholly and relationship you've got until you're sure it's ok to jump ship.

It's like leaving your current job before you've got another one lined up and in the bag.

[pccmizuno24]

KJ would be a great addition to this class and I hope come signing day he is a HOG, but if any of you think KJ makes or breaks this class you are nuts.

well said! if he doesn't wanna be a hog then who cares! needs to be committed to the program not a coach!

[texas tush hog]

I believe the riot is on, grab a brick!

Yea, let's storm the Bastille. Thanks rice my blood pressure needed that giggle.

[WilsonHog]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha  that's a good one wilson.  it's HV.

I haven't done it in several years, but I used to throw out a "rumor" that I had fabricated out of whole cloth just to watch folks tie themselves in knots. It was great fun.

That's also why I require a source on everything now.

[younghog]

I believe he will be a HOG.. And will get 2 sec championships and one NC

[Tortfeasor]

Not sure why Chaney leaving would effect KJ's decision. I would think he would be excited to see who is brought in, all the while staying committed.

[kodiakisland]

Yeah, a new OC might mean real competition at QB and maybe less one route pass plays.

[Beaverfever]

Hill's options have always been open.  He's been taking other visits.  I don't see how this is new unless RD is saying he's no longer even a soft verbal. 

[kodiakisland]

Besides, didn't he just visit Alabama?  I'm sure they showed him where Tenpenny stands during the games.

[TomBigBeeHog]

Tail should not be wagging the dog. Hog's should be fine.

[Letsroll1200]

People who believes losing Coach Chaney want matter is living in LA LA land. This guy is well respected in professional. Good job Chaney

[nextlevel]

People who believes losing Coach Chaney want matter is living in LA LA land. This guy is well respected in professional. Good job Chaney

Want to try again in English this time?

[RussVegas Hawg]

People who believes losing Coach Chaney want matter is living in LA LA land. This guy is well respected in professional. Good job Chaney

Huh?

Hogs will be just fine.

[CFB_Fanatic]

KJ would be a great addition to this class and I hope come signing day he is a HOG, but if any of you think KJ makes or breaks this class you are nuts.

We need WRs. BAD. Its probably our #1 concern right now.

Im not saying you are wrong, but how many exciting WR recruits do we have that can come in and make an immediate impact?? 1.....KJ Hill

[texas tush hog]

People who believes losing Coach Chaney want matter is living in LA LA land. This guy is well respected in professional. Good job Chaney

I have been saying this all along, but what do I know. I guess we will find out. My mom used to tell me "be careful what you pray for, you might not like the answer."       

[Letsroll1200]

Huh?

Hogs will be just fine.

Hogs will be just fine!!! You don't have a elite QB or RB and a experience proven OC decides to leave for another job. Brandon Allen got better in this system. It's going to take time to adjust to a new system for the QB. Losing Chaney is nothing to celebrate.

[Tusks]

For those that might have an insightful opinion on the subject.

Not that JK should hire the next WR coach, but if the next WR coach is this Jay Norvill (sp?) does that have any impact positive or negative on his decision?

[Pig in the Pokey]

Hogs will be just fine!!! You don't have a elite QB or RB and a experience proven OC decides to leave for another job. Brandon Allen got better in this system. It's going to take time to adjust to a new system for the QB. Losing Chaney is nothing to celebrate.

he didn't leave us. We placed him in (Coaching) JUCO.

[Pig in the Pokey]

For those that might have an insightful opinion on the subject.

Not that JK should hire the next WR coach, but if the next WR coach is this Jay Norvill (sp?) does that have any impact positive or negative on his decision?

minority recruiters tend to do pretty well.

[IronMountainHog]

If KMFJ stands for what I think it stands for, sounds like a classy kid.

[Letsroll1200]

he didn't leave us. We placed him in (Coaching) JUCO.

That's speculation and not facts. Fact is BA improved his play under Chaney. 

[HogsBalls]

KJ will be a hog. Coach B is bringing in someone that will be able to make things happen.

[PorkRinds]

For the record I like chaney. But I thnk we will hire someone that's a better fit with CBB and the team. I've seen a couple Recievers on the team on Twitter expressing that they were happy about the change.

[Letsroll1200]

KJ will be a hog. Coach B is bringing in someone that will be able to make things happen.

Our offensive philosophy want change because this is CBB offense!!! I don't believe there will be a huge upgrade because CBB prefers a ground and pound offense.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

That's speculation and not facts. Fact is BA improved his play under Chaney.

We'll never know if he did. Last year he was hurt, this year he isn't. Last year could have been similar if he had been healthy.

[RussVegas Hawg]

Hogs will be just fine!!! You don't have a elite QB or RB and a experience proven OC decides to leave for another job. Brandon Allen got better in this system. It's going to take time to adjust to a new system for the QB. Losing Chaney is nothing to celebrate.

Not worried in the least. Chaney's play calling was average at best. Especially late in the 2nd half of games, he didnt adjust well in a lot of games and it cost us. I for 1 am glad this move is being made and think BB was the one who wanted most.

[PorkRinds]

Not worried in the least. Chaney's play calling was average at best. Especially late in the 2nd half of games, he didnt adjust well in a lot of games and it cost us. I for 1 am glad this move is being made and think BB was the one who wanted most.

You're projecting your views to CBB. No way to know how he feels about it.

[RussVegas Hawg]

You're projecting your views to CBB. No way to know how he feels about it.

Him making a lateral move from an SEC job to an ACC job when things are headed up at Arkansas says a lot I think. Unless he's getting a lot more money which I doubt.

I doubt BB was surprised or upset about this move. Just my opinion.

[HogCzar1]

I am really surprised at some of the comments. Coach B knows what he is doing. He knows that KJ is a huge missing piece of our offense.

I fully expect us to hire a better OC, and one that will take advantage of KJ's talent.

It would be natural for a recruit to be somewhat concerned in KJ'S position, but I think in the end we will get someone who will excite the fan base and recruits such as KJ.

We will be fine, and I expect KJ to be a Hog.

[bruisemeister]

It would be nice if Hill becomes a Hog but he doesn't want to thats fine. The program survived without Dyer and Tenpenny. Lets not forget Brett Smith and Slick Shelley. It will be fine. Hope hes a hog but whatever happens will be whats best for him and the program.