I talked to incoming freshman LB Tim Dial

[The Recruiting Guy]

about 30 mintues ago. A few notes.


*Tim will report July 2nd to attend second session of summer school and start working out with his teammates.

* He and Crosby Tuck will be roomies during the summer.

* Tim said he's been working out and is definitely getting stronger. He's up to 20 reps of 225 in the bench.

* Coach Herring wants him to know the defensive playbook before two-a-days start so he can be ready to contribute if necessary.

* He's also doing LBer drills to prepare for the upcoming season.

* He weighs 215.

Besides Crosby Tuck, Tim said he talks to Grant Cook quite a bit.

[The Coletrain]

I love the sound of this guy.  Could be one of - if not the - most unhearlded players in this '07 class.  If he stays healthy, all signs point to him being a solid football player for many years.

[The Recruiting Guy]

I love the sound of this guy.  Could be one of - if not the - most unhearlded players in this '07 class.  If he stays healthy, all signs point to him being a solid football player for many years.

I see Tim being a leader on the Hill. Very sharp and confident young man.

[mossfan33]

it's always good to have guys on the field that weigh 200+ and can run a 4.4

[jpenrod1]

and can bench more than they weigh 20 times.

[hawgwild1087]

I love the sound of this guy.  Could be one of - if not the - most unhearlded players in this '07 class.  If he stays healthy, all signs point to him being a solid football player for many years.

I agree.  I can't figure out why this guy was a two star.  Size, speed, comes from a renowned HS.  He could make an instant impact for us next year.

[arklahoman36]

I think the ranking probably had to do with the fact he played more DE and S in HS than LB if I remember right, even though he was being recruited as a LB. At 215 he's obviously not going to play DE, so I maybe there was something lacking in his coverage skills that had him as a LB during recruitment.

[arkjay19]

I love the sound of this guy.  Could be one of - if not the - most unhearlded players in this '07 class.  If he stays healthy, all signs point to him being a solid football player for many years.

great size, strength, and speed, plus he seems to have a good head on his shoulders and plenty of motivation.  definitely sounds like a big-time player for Arkansas some day.

[311Hog]

I love the sound of this guy.  Could be one of - if not the - most unhearlded players in this '07 class.  If he stays healthy, all signs point to him being a solid football player for many years.

I agree.  I can't figure out why this guy was a two star.  Size, speed, comes from a renowned HS.  He could make an instant impact for us next year.

i believe he was injured in high school and that is why.

[tbhogfan]

If Tim is half the athlete his father was, he is going to be a great one. 

Joe Dial was the first High School Pole Vaulter over 18 feet, way back in the 70s, then went on to a tremendous college and international career.   

I strongly believe this young man is the sleeper of the incoming class.   

[VenturaHog]

i agree, im very excited about watching him in the years to come, he has what you want to see in an sec LB

[Hog Fan from Camden]

With J. Love coming in also, the LB's should be great in the near future.

[KillerK4]

With Fairchild, Gregory, Powers, Davis, Love, Burton, and Dial as our LBs, one word comes to mind: ATHLETIC....... They all run etremely well and will be our backbone in the next few years... I for one am excited

[Realist]

Herring has what he wants at LB'er.  Thats for sure

[WizardofhOgZ]

His size, speed, work ethic etc. remind me of Caleb Miller.  We can only hope he turns out to be as productive.

[Oklahawg]

Dial played safety his senior year. It kept him from getting the notice he'd have gotten at his original position.

[southern hawg]

Dial played safety his senior year. It kept him from getting the notice he'd have gotten at his original position.

That's pretty impressive that we have a linebacker that has the speed and agility to have played safety in high school. Thanks for the info.

[cdohogfan]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

[IcEwalker]

i would try to redshirt as many of these incoming freshmen as possible.

[Hogstocking]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

The post spring depth chart was released a few weeks ago, but it will surely change before September.

Will Linebacker
41      Ryan Powers, 6-1, 210, FR-RS
45      Desmond Williams, 6-2, 214, JR-2L


Mike Linebacker
30      Weston Dacus, 6-2, 230, SR-3L
47      Wendel Davis, 6-1, 220, SO-1L

Sam Linebacker
44      Freddie Fairchild, 6-3, 220, SO-1L
42      Chip Gregory, 6-3, 225, FR-RS

IMO Dial will almost certainly redshirt, we are deep at LB.  I am excited about our core of LB's and the ones coming in.   You're right about their athletism....They're all scary fast too.

[cdohogfan]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

The post spring depth chart was released a few weeks ago, but it will surely change before September.

Will Linebacker
41      Ryan Powers, 6-1, 210, FR-RS
45      Desmond Williams, 6-2, 214, JR-2L


Mike Linebacker
30      Weston Dacus, 6-2, 230, SR-3L
47      Wendel Davis, 6-1, 220, SO-1L

Sam Linebacker
44      Freddie Fairchild, 6-3, 220, SO-1L
42      Chip Gregory, 6-3, 225, FR-RS

IMO Dial will almost certainly redshirt, we are deep at LB.  I am excited about our core of LB's and the ones coming in.   You're right about their athletism....They're all scary fast too.

Thanks.
Freddie looks like the only lock as a starter to me. I don't see anyone beating him out.
I'm a little surprised to see Dacus starting, but then again he played pretty well last season.
I didn't realize we had such a young LB core. I can't wait for the season to role around!


WPS! :razorback:

[arklahoman36]

Dial played safety his senior year. It kept him from getting the notice he'd have gotten at his original position.

He also played defensive end.

[VenturaHog]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

The post spring depth chart was released a few weeks ago, but it will surely change before September.

Will Linebacker
41      Ryan Powers, 6-1, 210, FR-RS
45      Desmond Williams, 6-2, 214, JR-2L


Mike Linebacker
30      Weston Dacus, 6-2, 230, SR-3L
47      Wendel Davis, 6-1, 220, SO-1L

Sam Linebacker
44      Freddie Fairchild, 6-3, 220, SO-1L
42      Chip Gregory, 6-3, 225, FR-RS

IMO Dial will almost certainly redshirt, we are deep at LB.  I am excited about our core of LB's and the ones coming in.   You're right about their athletism....They're all scary fast too.

was desmond williams the kid that put the hit on that USC returner

[thahawg]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

The post spring depth chart was released a few weeks ago, but it will surely change before September.

Will Linebacker
41      Ryan Powers, 6-1, 210, FR-RS
45      Desmond Williams, 6-2, 214, JR-2L


Mike Linebacker
30      Weston Dacus, 6-2, 230, SR-3L
47      Wendel Davis, 6-1, 220, SO-1L

Sam Linebacker
44      Freddie Fairchild, 6-3, 220, SO-1L
42      Chip Gregory, 6-3, 225, FR-RS

IMO Dial will almost certainly redshirt, we are deep at LB.  I am excited about our core of LB's and the ones coming in.   You're right about their athletism....They're all scary fast too.

was desmond williams the kid that put the hit on that USC returner

That was Dallas Washington.

[Beaverfever]

Our LB crew is defenitly impressive when it comes to athletic ability. I can't wait to see these guys on the field. Who will our starters be at the begining of the season? Is Dial expected to redshirt or get some playing time right away? Thanks for the help.

The post spring depth chart was released a few weeks ago, but it will surely change before September.

Will Linebacker
41      Ryan Powers, 6-1, 210, FR-RS
45      Desmond Williams, 6-2, 214, JR-2L


Mike Linebacker
30      Weston Dacus, 6-2, 230, SR-3L
47      Wendel Davis, 6-1, 220, SO-1L

Sam Linebacker
44      Freddie Fairchild, 6-3, 220, SO-1L
42      Chip Gregory, 6-3, 225, FR-RS

IMO Dial will almost certainly redshirt, we are deep at LB.  I am excited about our core of LB's and the ones coming in.   You're right about their athletism....They're all scary fast too.

Thanks.
Freddie looks like the only lock as a starter to me. I don't see anyone beating him out.
I'm a little surprised to see Dacus starting, but then again he played pretty well last season.
I didn't realize we had such a young LB core. I can't wait for the season to role around!


WPS! :razorback:

I saw some article or something of the sort on the internet that had Dacus as like the 7th best middle lb in the country...i was like wuhhhh? somebody thinks he's a player