Arkansas offer Big Back

[jhudson84]

Arkansas has offered running back Richard Watson of FAMU HS, Tallahassee, Florida.
Richard is 6-1 220 and runs a 4.6, he currently sports 6 offers including, Arkansas, Ohio St., Clemson, and Alabama.  This one has five star wrote all over it and would be a tremendous back for the UofA.  Will be higher rated than DJ and DeAnthony. 

Heres the only problem I have,  is this not an out of state Broderick Green?  Why does he get the early offer and Green doesnt last year.  Hes a power runner like Broderick, why would we offer when the excuse was after Green's recruitment, that Danny likes the slasher and speedy types.

Nonetheless if we could pull this one off ( dont think so ) the Florida school are chomping at the bit, it would be the biggest out of state committment in a long time.

[jhudson84]

Stats:

1600 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior including 123 yards in a state championship win.

[Hollywood_HOGan]

interesting

i thought 4.6 was too slow for a tailback in our system (B.Green)

[DeCori Green Eggs and Birmingham]

Maybe he is willing to play fullback?

[jhudson84]

HE'LL be the a top 2 or 3 rb in the nation, I think this has OSU all over it.

[Hawgballz]

HE'LL be the a top 2 or 3 rb in the nation, I think this has OSU all over it.

I know that the early rankings don't mean everything, but scout has him as a 1* and they have seventeen 2* backs listed ahead of him.  I would find it hard to believe he could be 1 of the top 2 or 3 backs in the country with the perceived lack of speed.  I would guess at best he will fall in the 10 to 20 range, with that said I want him to be a Razorback.  Dennis Johnson & De'Anthony Curtis are also rated 1*s.  In rivals Watson & Curtis are listed in the Top 250 for 2008 but are not in the Top 100, so although both will be rated very highly, I don't think either will be in the top 2 or 3 RBs in the country.

[WILL CLINTON]

HE'LL be the a top 2 or 3 rb in the nation, I think this has OSU all over it.

I know that the early rankings don't mean everything, but scout has him as a 1* and they have seventeen 2* backs listed ahead of him.  I would find it hard to believe he could be 1 of the top 2 or 3 backs in the country with the perceived lack of speed.  I would guess at best he will fall in the 10 to 20 range, with that said I want him to be a Razorback.  Dennis Johnson & De'Anthony Curtis are also rated 1*s.  In rivals Watson & Curtis are listed in the Top 250 for 2008 but are not in the Top 100, so although both will be rated very highly, I don't think either will be in the top 2 or 3 RBs in the country.

If I heard correctly the other day, being in the top 250 with Rivals, means you will be a 4* at the least. 

[Hawgballz]

HE'LL be the a top 2 or 3 rb in the nation, I think this has OSU all over it.

I know that the early rankings don't mean everything, but scout has him as a 1* and they have seventeen 2* backs listed ahead of him.  I would find it hard to believe he could be 1 of the top 2 or 3 backs in the country with the perceived lack of speed.  I would guess at best he will fall in the 10 to 20 range, with that said I want him to be a Razorback.  Dennis Johnson & De'Anthony Curtis are also rated 1*s.  In rivals Watson & Curtis are listed in the Top 250 for 2008 but are not in the Top 100, so although both will be rated very highly, I don't think either will be in the top 2 or 3 RBs in the country.

If I heard correctly the other day, being in the top 250 with Rivals, means you will be a 4* at the least. 

That is correct. 

[darazorback]

Stats:

1600 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior including 123 yards in a state championship win.

Well those stats are definately nothing to "shake a stick at"

[Space Man]

HE'LL be the a top 2 or 3 rb in the nation, I think this has OSU all over it.

Scout has not even looked at most of the juniors around the country yet, and their rankings will change drastically.  You are wasting your time if you are placing a lot of stock in Scout's ratings, because they suck.  Deangelo Williams was rated a 1 star by scout.  They clearly had not seen him play, and they are not as accurate as rivals. 

I know that the early rankings don't mean everything, but scout has him as a 1* and they have seventeen 2* backs listed ahead of him.  I would find it hard to believe he could be 1 of the top 2 or 3 backs in the country with the perceived lack of speed.  I would guess at best he will fall in the 10 to 20 range, with that said I want him to be a Razorback.  Dennis Johnson & De'Anthony Curtis are also rated 1*s.  In rivals Watson & Curtis are listed in the Top 250 for 2008 but are not in the Top 100, so although both will be rated very highly, I don't think either will be in the top 2 or 3 RBs in the country.

[southern hawg]

Arkansas has offered running back Richard Watson of FAMU HS, Tallahassee, Florida.
Richard is 6-1 220 and runs a 4.6, he currently sports 6 offers including, Arkansas, Ohio St., Clemson, and Alabama.  This one has five star wrote all over it and would be a tremendous back for the UofA.  Will be higher rated than DJ and DeAnthony. 

Heres the only problem I have,  is this not an out of state Broderick Green?  Why does he get the early offer and Green doesnt last year.  Hes a power runner like Broderick, why would we offer when the excuse was after Green's recruitment, that Danny likes the slasher and speedy types.

Nonetheless if we could pull this one off ( dont think so ) the Florida school are chomping at the bit, it would be the biggest out of state committment in a long time.

I believe losing players like Ziemba, Burns, and Green has certainly lit a fire under Houston's butt as far as offering these recruits earlier and ensuring Arkansas is not the 9th, 10th, or 11th school to offer as in Brodericks case.  I also believe this can be attributed to the outrage expressed by the fans.

[razorjacket2006]

Has anyone noticed all the early offers this year compared to last year?  Coincidence I think not, nuttyboy needs a job.

[Adam Stokes]

Has anyone noticed all the early offers this year compared to last year?  Coincidence I think not, nuttyboy needs a job.

  Houston has "always done more with less".  If he actually sticks around long enough to see this class to fruitition it will be interesting how they perform.  Recruiting has been one of the many knocks agaist Houston, and it seems we will do much better this year from how we seem to be recruiting hard early.  Not sure how much of the recruiting Nutt is actually doing apart from our Junior Day, but the assistants sure are doing a good job.

[LJHOG]

Arkansas has offered running back Richard Watson of FAMU HS, Tallahassee, Florida.
Richard is 6-1 220 and runs a 4.6, he currently sports 6 offers including, Arkansas, Ohio St., Clemson, and Alabama.  This one has five star wrote all over it and would be a tremendous back for the UofA.  Will be higher rated than DJ and DeAnthony. 

Heres the only problem I have,  is this not an out of state Broderick Green?  Why does he get the early offer and Green doesnt last year.  Hes a power runner like Broderick, why would we offer when the excuse was after Green's recruitment, that Danny likes the slasher and speedy types.

Nonetheless if we could pull this one off ( dont think so ) the Florida school are chomping at the bit, it would be the biggest out of state committment in a long time.

What classification does he play in?  I thought Brodrick Green played in a lower classification in Arkansas.  From the film of him I hope that's the case cause those guys on defenses looked awful small and not too fast.  If this kid plays in Florida's highest or next to the top classification then the numbers mean more.

[IceHawG]

ill take a RB from Florida over one from arkansas any day with comparable numbers. Arkansas HS football lacks defense-- Hint see PA vs. Greenwood.

[jhudson84]

BG played in the 5A, there are 7 classifications.  He was also in a pass-orientated offense.

[moley_russells_wart_hog]

ill take a RB from Florida over one from arkansas any day with comparable numbers. Arkansas HS football lacks defense-- Hint see PA vs. Greenwood.

another difference arkansas at least had a shot with green

we got no shot with this guy

[Hawgballz]

ill take a RB from Florida over one from arkansas any day with comparable numbers. Arkansas HS football lacks defense-- Hint see PA vs. Greenwood.

another difference arkansas at least had a shot with green

we got no shot with this guy

The same way we had no shot at Carlton Salters or Michael Smith from Tallahassee, FL.  You never know if you don't try.  With the running game we have had over the last several years in the SEC, I would expect just about any RB to at least give us a look.

[jackflash]

I just like the fact were going in FLORIDA, most every kid we get their seem to produce. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[Razorhog2006q]

BG played in the 5A, there are 7 classifications.  He was also in a pass-orientated offense.

Which is the same classification that Darren McFadden played in.

[BigPapaHawg]

It will be interesting to see how this turns out.

WPS!

[Tomhog™]

I just like the fact were going in FLORIDA, most every kid we get their seem to produce. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

I hope Juwan continues that tradition!

[VenturaHog]

I just like the fact were going in FLORIDA, most every kid we get their seem to produce. :razorback: :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

I hope Juwan continues that tradition!

Here here, I agree man. He was one of the more intriguing pick ups of the year to me, I'm very interested to see if he works out at tb.

[hogwild54]

Stats:

1600 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior including 123 yards in a state championship win.

see something is wrong with this becouse a more athletic better sized running back with the initials dj put up better numbers than that.......wanna know who ?...Darcel Johnson of marion had over 2,000 yards.31 touchdowns and ran for over 250 yards against eventual state champions greenwood...that was in his junior year but haggled by injuries his senior year he still put up better numbers and the only reason this guy from out of state was even offered is becouse of his name and his offers...;why not stay in the state nut

[Hawgballz]

Stats:

1600 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior including 123 yards in a state championship win.

see something is wrong with this becouse a more athletic better sized running back with the initials dj put up better numbers than that.......wanna know who ?...Darcel Johnson of marion had over 2,000 yards.31 touchdowns and ran for over 250 yards against eventual state champions greenwood...that was in his junior year but haggled by injuries his senior year he still put up better numbers and the only reason this guy from out of state was even offered is becouse of his name and his offers...;why not stay in the state nut

If you hand out offers based on stats alone, then the young man who set the all-time single season rushing yardage mark for the state of Arkansas this year (played for Nettleton, I can not remember his name off the top of my head), would have gotton offers from all over the country.  I have not seen Darcel Johnson play, but I have been told he is a step slow and that is the most likely reason he did not get big time attention.  It is my understanding that he is walking-on at Arkansas and I certainly wish him the very best.  I have heard he will make a run at either FB or LB, is that correct?

[TheHogFan]

ill take a RB from Florida over one from arkansas any day with comparable numbers. Arkansas HS football lacks defense-- Hint see PA vs. Greenwood.

another difference arkansas at least had a shot with green

we got no shot with this guy

How in the world would you know that already? You may be right, but how do know?

[Space Man]

BG played in the 5A, there are 7 classifications.  He was also in a pass-orientated offense.

The pass oriented offense helped out Broderick Green big time.  The defenses were spread out, so he did not have to face defensive fronts, such as a Darren McFadden in high school.  Howevr, He is still a good back who should have been recruited by the UofA.  I do think that Richard Watson is the better tailback of the two, he is a step faster.   Broderick Green has the size and ability, and good field vision, but he will face a new challenge in college football, playing against defenders who can close quicker even when the field is spread out. 

[jhudson84]

Nettleton RB: Derek Lawson signed w/ ASU,

[Hawgballz]

Nettleton RB: Derek Lawson signed w/ ASU,

Thank you, I just could not think of his name this morning.  Had to go look it up.

[Louis33]

I think that we all get caught up in 40 times and forget about things like heart,ability,personality.Broderick Green had tons of yards in a losing effort and his response to reporters was that at least he proved that he could play at USC or Ohio State.I'll take a kid with 4.5 speed and 3.5 heart :Peyton Hillis,Marcus Monk. If your feet move faster than your brain all you do is make mistakes faster and get out of position faster.

[DeltaBoy]

Nutt is just desperate to save his six since Pappa Frank Broyles is leaving in December.

[hog caller]

it's just so they can say they offered him but.

[jkcrunch]

BG played in the 5A, there are 7 classifications.  He was also in a pass-orientated offense.

Which is the same classification that Darren McFadden played in.

DMAC is a freak that happens once a decade in Ark. 

[CarlDeen]

Most people rate recruiting based on the number of stars. That does have a basis, but it is not everything. Nutt must be doing something right considering the the difficulty of recruiting to Fayetteville and the number of high draft choices this year.

[wooly]

Has anyone noticed all the early offers this year compared to last year?  Coincidence I think not, nuttyboy needs a job.

correct, I think somebody's done some listening.