Kansas QB Kale Pick talks about visit and offer

[The Recruiting Guy]

Kale visited the Arkansas campus today and came away impressed. I talked to Kale about 25 minutes ago and here's what he had to say.


TRG: How was the visit?

Kale: It was good. They offered me about an hour ago.

TRG: Tell me about the visit.

Kale: It was very impressive. I like Coach Lee, Coach Nutt and Coach Shibest and really like the new offense and feel real comfortable about them.

TRG: What happened when you first got there?

Kale: When we showed up we met Coach Lee and he showed us the history of the program and all the great players and met all of the coaches. We ate lunch with Coach Lee, Coach Nutt, Shibest and Coach Markuson and the running back Coach Nutt.  Afterwards we looked around the stadium and looked at the academic center and then looked at the weight room. We then looked at the dorm rooms and then meet with Coach Nutt and he offered me in his office.

TRG: Compare the Arkansas visit to all the schools you've visited.

Kale: They're definitely are in my top three schools. I will be making a decision in a few weeks.

TRG: Compare Arkansas' facilities to all the other schools you have visited.

Kale: They're the top school with facilities. They're number one in facilities.

TRG: What did your parents think about the visit?

Kale: My parents liked it as much as I did. They're as impressed as I was.


Kale didn't say it but Arkansas may be his top school. I like Arkansas' chances.

Last night's interview with Kale:

http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=137399.0

[killamon]

i bet he's a hog.....

[351hog]

Maybe I'm just not seeing it...but I cannot find his profile listed on rivals.  Can someone post a link to it if they see it. 

[Zen_Hog]

Click the image

[southern hawg]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

[The Recruiting Guy]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

[southern hawg]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

Touche.  I just haven't noticed this kind of interest and treatment towards one specific recruit so early in the recruiting process.  It seems most are just getting phone calls and text messages at this point.

[Tomhog™]

I will be making a decision in a few weeks.

Wow, so we could have 2 QB commits before fall practice even begins.  I'd figure if he commits, we are through looking for QBs.  It might hasten his decision...

[ksrazorback]

Sounds like a great kid, pulling him away from KU will be measurable!!

:razorback:   Go Razorbacks    :razorback:    :razorback:

[Wash Hogwallop]

You have to wonder what the future will lend for a coach with a quick trigger and a QB with "PICK" on the back of his shirt.  I am not rumor mongering mind you . . . just an observation.

[southern hawg]

He "really likes the new offense", we're starting to hear that from several players and recruits, I'm getting excited.

[The Coletrain]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

Touche.  I just haven't noticed this kind of interest and treatment towards one specific recruit so early in the recruiting process.  It seems most are just getting phone calls and text messages at this point.

Anytime a highly regarded kid takes his family and shows up on your campus he's going to get the red carpet.  Text messages and phone calls are what people get when they're 200+ miles away.  Getting a kid on campus is the key to the whole thing.  Ironically, that's usually the point of what the text messages and phone calls are trying to do.   

[southern hawg]

It appears this coaching staff is placing an emphasis on going after fast, mobile quarterbacks.

[pigture perfect]

I think it's funny that his name rhymes with two of our other QB's.

[The Recruiting Guy]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

Touche.  I just haven't noticed this kind of interest and treatment towards one specific recruit so early in the recruiting process.  It seems most are just getting phone calls and text messages at this point.

I wasn't trying to be a SA. Anyone that knows me will tell you that.

[southern hawg]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

Touche.  I just haven't noticed this kind of interest and treatment towards one specific recruit so early in the recruiting process.  It seems most are just getting phone calls and text messages at this point.

I wasn't trying to be a SA. Anyone that knows me will tell you that.

There was no offense taken at all, by "touche" I meant "to acknowledge a successful point" (French), I wasn't suggesting you were "touchy"

[The Recruiting Guy]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

Touche.  I just haven't noticed this kind of interest and treatment towards one specific recruit so early in the recruiting process.  It seems most are just getting phone calls and text messages at this point.

I wasn't trying to be a SA. Anyone that knows me will tell you that.

There was no offense taken at all, by "touche" I meant "to acknowledge a successful point" (French), I wasn't suggesting you were "touchy"

I knew that. 

[thahawg]

We are recruiting him at QB aren't we?

[The Recruiting Guy]

We are recruiting him at QB aren't we?

Yes.

[jpenrod1]

How good is he?

A. below average SEC

b.average SEC

c. above average SEC

d. We dont know why he got a scholarship offer?

[southern hawg]

How good is he?

A. below average SEC

b.average SEC

c. above average SEC

d. We dont know why he got a scholarship offer?

To Be Determined, but it certainly sounds like he has the intangibles.

[Hoot72]

So this means that we won't be recruiting Tyler Wilson from Greenwood, right?

[WILL CLINTON]

So he's a dual threat QB who runs a 4.5 40, but he gained 38 yds on 46 att's??

Am I missing something here??

[VenturaHog]

His highlight films only show one run, but he was quick

Honestly, I think the Romo comparrison here is dead on. Kid is scrappy, moves real well in the pocket and has the same quick release. most of the highlights were of his deep ball which excites me, we have some speedy WR's.

[PIGINAPOKE]

His highlight films only show one run, but he was quick

Honestly, I think the Romo comparrison here is dead on. Kid is scrappy, moves real well in the pocket and has the same quick release. most of the highlights were of his deep ball which excites me, we have some speedy WR's.

He also put most of the passes where only his guy could git em.

From what I saw. kid looks good.

[little pigee]

Thank you again.

[Razorod]

his size and demeanor? reminds me a little of Clint Stoerner.

[Hong Kong Sooey]

So he's a dual threat QB who runs a 4.5 40, but he gained 38 yds on 46 att's??

Am I missing something here??

Yeah, he has a lot of heart and will really jump around out there...

Why recruit an instate QB who the big boys are after when you can steal one from Iowa State or Kansas...

I guess that's better than Texas State or Lamar.

[tbhogfan]

Here is a link with some film of Kale playing.   

http://reddemonfootball.com/players/pick.html

[Reservoir Hogs]

That was an exciting highlight reel... Im impressed with how well he rolls to the left then squares up and makes good throws from that side of the feild...
I like him

[bigt05]

mechanics need alot of work but he seems to have a live arm and very athletic

on another note is anyone recruiting #27 from that highlight reel that guy was making some great catches and seemed to be really fast

[jhudson84]

mechanics need alot of work but he seems to have a live arm and very athletic

on another note is anyone recruiting #27 from that highlight reel that guy was making some great catches and seemed to be really fast

http://reddemonfootball.com/players/thompson.html

[jhudson84]

http://arkansas.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=61180


Mykael, also a basketball standout at DCHS, is a talent that just keeps getting better and better, having only played two years of high school football and after switching from soccer. As a sophomore he spent most of his time on defense, but made the transition to offense as a junior where he set Class 6A on fire as one of the top receivers in the state. He had 44 receptions for 1,019 yards and 14 touchdowns. He finished with five interceptions from his cornerback position, including four in one game against Hays High.

[bigt05]

the hands are there but at 4.6-40 thats just not great speed if he can get that down to 4.4-4.5 hes a very legitimate D1 prospect id keep an eye on him if were arkansas

[jhudson84]

Scout has him at a 4.55


http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=10&p=8&c=1&nid=2861452

[IcEwalker]

i like the film, good accuracy and arm strength. he is pretty fast too. the offense they run looks alot like what we run already.

[The Recruiting Guy]

You think there's interest in Kale?


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[malzhanista]

Is the kid really 6'1"?
Or 5'11"?

Huge difference for a qb.

[Hugulus Hog]

He's the next Joe Montana, hope we get him.

[Wu Tang Clan]

i like the film, good accuracy and arm strength. he is pretty fast too. the offense they run looks alot like what we run already.

Arkansas would be a great fit for Kale Pick, just like a spread offense would lead to Tyler Wilson becoming a great college quaterback.  Pick looks like he is custom fit for Arkansas's offense.

[razorbass]

Is this kind of attention normal in regards to one recruit, a private tour and eating lunch with the coaching staff?

It is when you're the only recruit on campus.

IS this next years recruit or this years?

[iversen13]

Is the kid really 6'1"?
Or 5'11"?

Huge difference for a qb.

True 6'1"

[1longshot]

seems like he rolls out of the pocket too fast sometimes i don't know that's just my opinion, but overall he looks like a great pick-up for the hogs
now its time to offer the third and final qb for this class

[Hawgballz]

seems like he rolls out of the pocket too fast sometimes i don't know that's just my opinion, but overall he looks like a great pick-up for the hogs
now its time to offer the third and final qb for this class

If a 3rd QB is offered, then someone is changing positions.

[razrrrfan]

I  cannot believe that there are actual posts on here that talk about being sorry for Mitch??! Are you kidding me??! Who could feel sorry for that kid?
Thank goodness we are getting a crop of normal, tough, qb's in here.

and by the way, our program will return to normal and have a great chance of being successful when you allow it to

[Swino]

Glad to have him.