Otis' Article

[jhudson84]

This is a pay article but I find the preview very interesting.

"Arkansas has eight verbal commitments for football recruiting in the Class of 2008, and that number may very well grow by a couple more in the coming days. Come inside to find out who HawgSports.com has identified as potential commitments in the coming days, take a look at the 2008 in-state class, the current Razorback commitment list and much, much more."

http://arkansas.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=/content.asp&cid=687137&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

[jrodell]

don't worry...he doesn't even mention any possible commitments

doesn't name a single player

[jhudson84]

This is a pay article but I find the preview very interesting.

"Come inside to find out who HawgSports.com has identified as potential commitments in the coming days"

Then it makes no sense why he would say this.

[RazorAg]

don't worry...he doesn't even mention any possible commitments

doesn't name a single player

The article does not; however, he does in the premium forum.  That is what was meant.

[leavenworth1]

It's a very good player that he's talking about. 

[J.A.Y.]

initials?

[whocares]

dONT WORRY guys next week will be a good week for us in hog country and pink tomato country.hint

[whocares]

Just Wondering

[Tomhog™]

Every now and then, rumors of new commitments come up.  I remember about a month ago hearing Youngblood saying he and Cruz were going to get a couple others to commit "soon".  Otis obviously heard some positive chatter, but not enough to name names...

[Tomhog™]

Just Wondering

Oh.  ha ha ha....

[MDW]

Otis said on the radio the other day that Warren's Jarious Wright may be the next one to hop onboard.

[Cresthog]

Like I've been saying for the past couple months bow...WARREN AND CAMDEM lets get all those boys aboard and get Joe Adams on the hill too. Must gets for the class, we can't afford to miss out on these top instaters.

[jhudson84]

Cruz and Jim said themselves that we would have a couple really soon....They had to be talking about:

Jim: Lavunce or DA
Cruz: Joe Adams

I dont see Joe committing to anyone anytime soon.  I think we are getting really close with Askew.

[jhudson84]

I wonder where Childs fits in.

Last year we took only one WR Crosby Tuck but in 06 we loaded up with: Damian (transfer) and Dee Williams (JUCO).  Crawford, Salters, Norman, Gardner, and Wade.  Most of them redshirted and with this years guys:

Jay Wright, Cruz Williams, Dee Williams, and Joe Adams.  I wonder if we have room for 5 if we get all the above?

[whocares]

they only  want to sign 4 but they will not turn down Childs, Adams, or Wright.

[501Ben]

Arkansas only has room for two more wide receivers, so they will take the next two to commit, unless one of them is a big time athlete like Adams or Wright then they will give them a spot, but I think Wright is next to commit. Adams will go on visits, and take the recruiting process slower, so it will be a while before we get a better gauge on him.

[jhudson84]

Say they take the five WR's and they obviously are interested in several runningbacks....lets say we get committments from.....Curtis, DJ, and Watson.  Do they turn down Thomas Shuler the FL FB who we currently lead for.  Thats 9 players in 2 spots. 

[501Ben]

Say they take the five WR's and they obviously are interested in several runningbacks....lets say we get committments from.....Curtis, DJ, and Watson.  Do they turn down Thomas Shuler the FL FB who we currently lead for.  Thats 9 players in 2 spots. 

They may have too, but I just don't see them taking Watson if they get a commitment from DJ and Curtis and their grades are in order.

[jhudson84]

Childs said this earlier:

"But I really am undecided and just want to give everyone a fair chance and then make a decision," Childs said. "I will take my visits once the season is over."

So it may be a while with him as well.  Unless with Basmine and Jay choosing the hogs he decides to do so as well before the season starts.

[501Ben]

Childs said this earlier:

"But I really am undecided and just want to give everyone a fair chance and then make a decision," Childs said. "I will take my visits once the season is over."

So it may be a while with him as well.  Unless with Basmine and Jay choosing the hogs he decides to do so as well before the season starts.

If Arkansas get commitments from Adams and Wright before Childs is ready to commit, then he may be the odd man out in the receiver group, but I think Arkansas would take him no matter what because Adams can play CB/WR, and I have heard he is better on defense.

[jhudson84]

Watson is currently a three star but hes got some big time offers and stats.

Offers from:
Alabama
Ohio St.
Arkansas
Clemson
Boston College
UCLA
USF

Stats:
Finished his junior season with 2140 yards rushing for 34 touchdowns, ending the season with a 123-yard performance in the state title game.

[jhudson84]

Hes nearly 230 pounds running a 4.5, but as productive as he has been and with the teams wanting his as a RB, I dont think he would consider a move to FB.

[501Ben]

I have watched Watson's film, and he is good, but I think Arkansas is currently recruiting some better RBs: Curtis, DJ, Devin Thomas, LaMichael James, McGuffie, and Carlton Thomas.

[Tomhog™]

Childs said this earlier:

“But I really am undecided and just want to give everyone a fair chance and then make a decision,” Childs said. “I will take my visits once the season is over.”

So it may be a while with him as well.  Unless with Basmine and Jay choosing the hogs he decides to do so as well before the season starts.

If Arkansas get commitments from Adams and Wright before Childs is ready to commit, then he may be the odd man out in the receiver group, but I think Arkansas would take him no matter what because Adams can play CB/WR, and I have heard he is better on defense.

It'd be hard not to take Childs.  They will probably give all a shot at WR, but move 2 of them or so to the DB side...

[501Ben]

I think one of the out of state DBs, Askew, or Wright is the next to commit.

[jhudson84]

I wish Jay would decide to start as corner with open possibilty of playing both ways.

[jhudson84]

I would probably take Watson or Thomas's and James b/c hes so different from what we already would have if DA and DJ committ.  I just dont see Mcguffie anywhere but UM or A&M

[whocares]

Ok here it is guys: Arkansas only wants 4 WRs but will take five if its childs, wright, and adams. Adams could end up at CB where he is a stud. Rbs Arkansas wants to take the two instate and one from out of state. NOT counting Fullback. They will take Shuler no matter what bc we need a FB after this next year.

[jhudson84]

I think Adams stays on O and Jay moves to D.  Joe is too much of a playmaker to be over there not saying Jay isnt but Joe is special

[whocares]

joe is little though. Man I would be afraid that he would get BROKE. Dont get me wrong kid is a stud and freak but I walked right up and talked to him at the 7on7 and he is LITTLE.

[jhudson84]

This picture of Joe almost made me throw up.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

If the Arkansas coaches think some will not qualify they will take a kid in order to place him at a Prep or Juco Program.  We desperately need  Coach/ DR. Fitz Hill
Arkansas Baptist Buffs (Arkansas Juco) to get their football program up and running.  Think of how many players got away once we put them in a Kansas JUCO 

[ListenHereMister]

I have a gut feeling that says we get Adams and Wright, but lose Childs.
No info, just a feeling.
Also, don't be so sure about Askew.  In the latest Scout
article(I know it was an OU beat writer), he seemed
pretty high on OU and the overall recruiting process.

[501Ben]

I have a gut feeling that says we get Adams and Wright, but lose Childs.
No info, just a feeling.
Also, don't be so sure about Askew.  In the latest Scout
article(I know it was an OU beat writer), he seemed
pretty high on OU and the overall recruiting process.

Askew is going to be a hog. He has said it many times to reporters off the record and friends.

[ListenHereMister]

Thanks 501Ben!



11-0 Going into Baton Rouge!!

[Oklahawg]

I thought Gardner didn't make it academically?

[Tomhog™]

I've heard talk that Wade is being looked at on the defensive side.  I don't think Gardner made it either.

[Porkahontas]

This picture of Joe almost made me throw up.

A friend of a friend seems to think Joe Adams is USC bound before it's all said and done.

We'll see, but I get the impression the kid doesn't want to play at Arkansas right now.

[#1 STUNNA]

I think Adams stays on O and Jay moves to D.  Joe is too much of a playmaker to be over there not saying Jay isnt but Joe is special

jay wright is a playmaker wherever he is, i see him playing both ways when its all said and done

[jpenrod1]

Ok here it is guys: Arkansas only wants 4 WRs but will take five if its childs, wright, and adams. Adams could end up at CB where he is a stud. Rbs Arkansas wants to take the two instate and one from out of state. NOT counting Fullback. They will take Shuler no matter what bc we need a FB after this next year.

I think if they move Joe from offense that would be the worst of all of Nutt's decisions. Adams is the best WR in Arkansas. he can put on wait.  he is one of the best in the country(if you disagree look at his offers). from what i have heard he is everywhere from "a hog who is just enjoying the time" to " no way will he be in arkansas". oh and in previous post i have said staying close to home could be a plus. i recently found out his family is going to move wherever he goes. so there goes that. i still think DJ and Cruz will have some say, and i hope it is enough.

[jhudson84]

I think Adams stays on O and Jay moves to D.  Joe is too much of a playmaker to be over there not saying Jay isnt but Joe is special

jay wright is a playmaker wherever he is, i see him playing both ways when its all said and done

It would be nice to have a two way athlete it would help in recruiting similiar type players.

[whocares]

jpen when he was at USC Joe was offered as a DB. THis kid is way better DB then he is WR. I do disagree I went to the 7on7 where he won MVP of the DBs and Cruz won the MVP WR. Joe shut down Dan Buckner the guy going to Texas but I will disagree with you jpen he is a better CB than he is WR.

[jhudson84]

Hell do it like this........

Game 1  WR JOE ADAMS  CB JAY WRIGHT
Game 2 WR JAY WRIGHT CB JOE ADAMS
Game 3 WR JOE ADAMS CB JAY WRIGHT
........so on so on

[Beaverfever]

Ok here it is guys: Arkansas only wants 4 WRs but will take five if its childs, wright, and adams. Adams could end up at CB where he is a stud. Rbs Arkansas wants to take the two instate and one from out of state. NOT counting Fullback. They will take Shuler no matter what bc we need a FB after this next year.

I think if they move Joe from offense that would be the worst of all of Nutt's decisions. Adams is the best WR in Arkansas. he can put on wait.  he is one of the best in the country(if you disagree look at his offers). from what i have heard he is everywhere from "a hog who is just enjoying the time" to " no way will he be in arkansas". oh and in previous post i have said staying close to home could be a plus. i recently found out his family is going to move wherever he goes. so there goes that. i still think DJ and Cruz will have some say, and i hope it is enough.

Moving to the other end of the country to a totally different environment is still a BIG decision. 

[jhudson84]

just ask Mallett

[whocares]

Joe isnt coming here but I think Askew is 100% lock to come here. Kid is veryvery good and NO DOUBT in my mind that we get all three from Camden. At least two from Warren and if Joe doesnt come I think we get Greg Childs as well.

[Justme]

Joe isnt coming here but I think Askew is 100% lock to come here. Kid is veryvery good and NO DOUBT in my mind that we get all three from Camden. At least two from Warren and if Joe doesnt come I think we get Greg Childs as well.

NO DOUBT?  And you know this how?

[whocares]

Bc we have one and Im friends with Deanthony. Why come off like that???

[COCHISE]

Like others he was just interested to hear what made you so sure about Askew and Curtis.  I for one am excited about what you have to say.  Also, do you know when these two might make it official?

[whocares]

I apologize then I must have read it and taken it wrong. NO problem. Dont have a clue man I cant get on my email to to email De today so I havent talked to him today but I assure you he will be a hog. Ill see what all I can get out of him today. Ill actually text him and see if he has anything I can put out there. I wont put something out there that he doesnt want out there so if he says its a no go I wont post anything on the situation.