Jim Youngblood talks about commitment

[The Recruiting Guy]

Just talked to Jim a few minutes ago

TRG: Why did you commit today?

Jim: When I got up there for Junior Day it felt like home. I got to sit down and talk with Coach Nutt and Coach Lee and they told me what all I could do there and said the sky is the limit for me.

TRG: What did Coach Nutt and Coach Lee say about their expectations of you?

Jim : They said with my body and arm they are looking for me to play as a Freshman. They feel that I fit into the offense perfectly and they said they plan to throw the ball more.

TRG: What unofficial visits have you taken to other schools?

Jim: Texas A&M, Auburn and Texas.

TRG: Have you started recruiting your teammates to Arkansas ?

Jim:  I started on them the moment I committed. I'm pushing them hard.



I was thrilled to be able to talk to Jim shortly after he committed. I could tell in his voice he was overjoyed. I would like to thank Jim's dad Stan again for texting me about his commitment. I wish the Youngblood family the very best.

[Hogstocking]

WOOOO PIG

Welcome aboard Jim.

[arkfanchip]

Good luck JIM

[arkfanchip]

Hey JIM if you read this this afternoon, If you start a game as a freshman I will let you shave my head again. You know ia m good for it, I was last time.

[J.A.Y.]

That's great! Can't wait to see you in the Hog uniform, Jim.

I love it when Arkansas boys stay home, welcome to the family.

Great Job as usual Richard!

[edt]

Welcome to the hog family Jim. You made a good choice.

[MartHog]

Fairview Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks - what is better?

[leavenworth1]

Big time pick-up!  Great start on next year's class.  Wow, wasn't expecting this. But, it's early, things could change if we don't throw the ball any in 2007. 

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

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Big time pick-up!  Great start on next year's class.  Wow, wasn't expecting this. But, it's early, things could change if we don't throw the ball any in 2007. 

How can you take a thread made for JY and use it just piss on HDN??  Take that crap down stairs...

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Jim it's great to have you.

[HOGansHero]

Hey JIM if you read this this afternoon, If you start a game as a freshman I will let you shave my head again. You know ia m good for it, I was last time.

I applaud you for letting him shave your head.

[HOGansHero]

Welcome aboard...Woo Pig!

[hog_fan]

How many times are recruits going to believe this crap. He has told recruit after recruit we would throw more and it doesn't happen.

[Bacon The Saddle Again]

How many times are recruits going to believe this crap. He has told recruit after recruit we would throw more and it doesn't happen.

Blah, blah, blah.  Great pickup. Quit raining on the parade.  Now we just need to go after an SEC caliber receiver or two.

[HamShank]

Way to go.  Welcome to the Hogs, Jim!!

[WBChogfan]

My question is this:  Why is HDN saying he is planning to play Youngblood as a freshman?  Or is he blowing smoke?

Casey Dick will be a Senior.  Chaisson and Nathan Dick will be sophomores (or redshirt freshmen).  Why on earth would they play a freshman in that scenario?

[Shocktheman]

Glad to have you as a HOG Jim!! 

[HOGSWEAT]

this has got to get us an upperhand on getting Curtis... hes supposed to be real good too isnt he?*crosses fingers*

[blueshog2001]

He will play as a freshmen for Van Horn.  I honestly hope he doesn't see the football field his freshmen season.  If he does then that means Casey gets hurt or both of the freshmen are busts.  It is always good to redshirt a year. Especially at QB. Jones was able to get away with it because of his sandlot style of play. But this is a great pick up for the Hogs.

[Stella]

Passing more could mean at least 10 times per game.  Don't get drawn in with that line Jim, you are not the first to heard that from Nutt and Lee!

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Passing more could mean at least 10 times per game.  Don't get drawn in with that line Jim, you are not the first to heard that from Nutt and Lee!

Dude if your post keeps Jim from coming to Arkansas, I'm going to be super mad.

[UhOhioHog]

What a great pick up!  I have heard great things about this kid from my Camden connections.  95mph fastball may be the worst thing going for the football team.  Remember Jim, MLB will wait for you.

[Hawgvillain]

Awesome news!  I'm really excited that we are getting some commitments early this year...if we have most of the great in-state talent committed early it allows us to do two things - focus our attention/resources on the best out of state kids and gather the momentum that comes with having a good class (which will help both this year and in the future).

Congrats to the Youngbloods!

[Tejano Jawg]

LOVE it!

[Littlehog AR]

Fairview Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks - what is better?

That's wild cause the Razorbacks were originally the Arkansas Cardinals

[RD]

Tyler Wilson of Greenwood is better.

[The Coletrain]

Tyler Wilson of Greenwood is better.

Glad you think so, Tyler.   

J/K.  This is a great commitment.  I think we're all excited to have Jim on board!!  But to your point, if Tyler's better who says we're not going to sign two QBs??  I think that's been the plan all along.  But as of right now, Youngblood is the more highly regarded recruit, so we're off to a great start.  But I'd love to have both of those kids in a Hog uniform next year. 

[jchill]

My question is this:  Why is HDN saying he is planning to play Youngblood as a freshman?  Or is he blowing smoke?

Casey Dick will be a Senior.  Chaisson and Nathan Dick will be sophomores (or redshirt freshmen).  Why on earth would they play a freshman in that scenario?

That was my question also, but maybe he meant playing as a redshirt freshman. It still does not make sense though.

[pigture perfect]

Fairview Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks - what is better?

Nothing! FHS '83
Welcome Jim.

[zwhogfan]

Glad we got Jim, I believe he will be a good one.

[staffhog]

TRG, thanks for making my day.  What a pick up.  Sounds like he wants to be a Hog.

[arkjayback]

yay

[Joe]

 :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: Welcome Jim! It is great to have you. You made a great choice. You will be one of the few Razorbacks to usher in the new era of Hog football. The future for you and the 2008 and beyond Razorback football team will be one that will bring a new joy and excitement to the state of Arkansas, and the nation. Welcome aboard! Wooooooooooooo Pig Sooie!! Go Hogs!                Get your teammates to follow you and be a part of the future of the New Razorbacks.  :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[gkimrey]

WOW WHAT A BONUS TO HAVE SUCH A GREAT TALENT TO HELP RECRUIT OTHERS. BEST OF LUCK, JIM.

[Since 1894]

Can't wait to see you on the Field!!

[jcrowe01]

great pickup for the hogs

[darazorback]

Just talked to Jim a few minutes ago

TRG: Why did you commit today?

Jim: When I got up there for Junior Day it felt like home. I got to sit down and talk with Coach Nutt and Coach Lee and they told me what all I could do there and said the sky is the limit for me.

TRG: What did Coach Nutt and Coach Lee say about their expectations of you?

Jim : They said with my body and arm they are looking for me to play as a Freshman. They feel that I fit into the offense perfectly and they said they plan to throw the ball more.

TRG: What unofficial visits have you taken to other schools?

Jim: Texas A&M, Auburn and Texas.

TRG: Have you started recruiting your teammates to Arkansas ?

Jim:  I started on them the moment I committed. I'm pushing them hard.



I was thrilled to be able to talk to Jim shortly after he committed. I could tell in his voice he was overjoyed. I would like to thank Jim's dad Stan again for texting me about his commitment. I wish the Youngblood family the very best.

Man you always get the awesome breaking news

[bcshog]

Good to hear Youngblood is hitting the recruiting trail, at least some one is.  Great addition to the team.  WPS!

[yraciv]

even bigger baseball committment

[arkfanchip]

Hey JIM if you read this this afternoon, If you start a game as a freshman I will let you shave my head again. You know ia m good for it, I was last time.

I applaud you for letting him shave your head.

My brother, Jim, and several other guys shaved my head when they played AAU, USSSA, and BBI Superseries baseball. I made a deal with all of them. If they won the state title in all three leagues, they could shave my head and I would do cartwheels in my boxers on the field. Well I lost my hair and pants one hot summer day in Harrison. You can fill in the gaps.

[Space Man]

Passing more could mean at least 10 times per game.  Don't get drawn in with that line Jim, you are not the first to heard that from Nutt and Lee!

Dude if your post keeps Jim from coming to Arkansas, I'm going to be super mad.

Tyler Wilson of Greenwood is better.

Tyler Wilson is the better passer right now, but he does not have the mobility and ability to run inside like Youngblood.   The coaching staff must feel that they can teach a QB how to pass, but not how to run.   

[Hugehogsfan]

This is a GREAT pickup.  I am extremely happy to have a huge commitment this early.  Usually only Texas and the other big schools get early commits.  I am glad Jim made the early vote of confidence in the cardinal red of the Hogs and hopefully he can get others to come on board.

[jackflash]

You think David Lee was the difference here? :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[jackflash]

You think David Lee was the difference here? :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[jackflash]

You think David Lee was the difference here? :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[tbhogfan]

You think David Lee was the difference here? :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Also the quality of the Baseball program didn't hurt.

Congrats Jim on your commitment to the Hogs!!! 

[deshahawg]

This is an excellent commitment for the hogs. He could very well be the best recruit of next year.

[Hog Fan from Camden]

Fairview Cardinals and Arkansas Razorbacks - what is better?

Nothing! FHS '83
Welcome Jim.

Camden High 1979!  Congratulations homeboy!

[Hawg_Heaven]

You think David Lee was the difference here? :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

Nope! Most people from Camden are Razorback fans through and through. Most of the kids there grow up wanting to be Razorbacks. They don't care who the coach is. I have a hard time believing that the other guys we are recruiting from there will go anywhere else.

[Tomhog™]

I hope with Jim being their field general that he can use his leadership to help sway the other 2-3 Cardinals.  Welcome aboard, Jim!