Would you welcome a James Anderson transfer back to Arkansas if certain

[The_Bionic_Pig]

scenario's were to play out...

1. Unhappy with new coaching hire
2. Can transfer with immediate playing eligibility (different conference)

[deucea729]

Um - YES.

[OKhogfan1959]

Absolutely...Do you really think Boone Pickens is going to allow that to happen though?

[hogsanity]

If he would GUARANTEE he would stay for 2 years.  Having him for one year, especially with all the other new players, would not do as much good as people think.

[regi]

scenario's were to play out...

1. Unhappy with new coaching hire
2. Can transfer with immediate playing eligibility (different conference)

Are the rules different for B-ball than Football? If not, than he will sit out and I would still welcome him.

[OKhogfan1959]

Hve you heard that he might be transfering?

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Hve you heard that he might be transfering?

No just another boring Tuesday .... I would also like to add that this guy was very instrumental in getting Mr. Anderson away from Arkansas in the first place.  UCA Alum James Dickey

[The_Bionic_Pig]

If he would GUARANTEE he would stay for 2 years.  Having him for one year, especially with all the other new players, would not do as much good as people think.

Well its no different than having a impact JUCO player and it would free up slots quickly if he bolts at the end of next season.

[Wild Bill Hog]

In a heartbeat.

[Beaverfever]

Immediate playing time?  I wasn't aware of any rule that would allow this.  Anderson will probably just stick it out and leave for the nba in a year.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Immediate playing time?  I wasn't aware of any rule that would allow this.  Anderson will probably just stick it out and leave for the nba in a year.

Didn't Glendon Alexander transfer from Arkansas to OSU a few yrs back with no penalty?   Sunday Adebayo comes to mind also Chris Jefferies to Fresno State etc...

[Wild Bill Hog]

Why was he so sold on Okie St in the first place?  Big Sutton, lil Sutton, Dickey,...? 

Dickey.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Dickey.

Dickey has been with Sean Sutton & Dad since his days as head coach at Arkansas & Kentucky ..until his dismisal at Oklahoma State.

[The_Iceman]

when Sullinger went from Arkansas to Ohio State, he had to sit out a year. So did McGowan at Miami, etc.

So im pretty sure he would have to sit out a year, which he wouldnt do because he might as well stay at OK St. or go Pro.

[J.A.Y.]

I heard it was a little more than Dickey that helped him decide to pick OSU......

Stewie you heard anything similar?

[The_Bionic_Pig]

when Sullinger went from Arkansas to Ohio State, he had to sit out a year. So did McGowan at Miami, etc.

So im pretty sure he would have to sit out a year, which he wouldnt do because he might as well stay at OK St. or go Pro.

I guess it all depends on the situation, coaching changes etc...   Keep in mind I am just thinking out loud here....I would love for the upcoming OSU coach to grant his release because basketball scholarships are not a 4 year guarantee and are nenewed each year.    The Missouri Tiger natives are also growing restless they haven't been to the Big Dance in 5 years and each season W/L record seems to be getting worse.  They finished 16-16 this season and 18-12 last season 

[D Ive Wright]

scenario's were to play out...

1. Unhappy with new coaching hire
2. Can transfer with immediate playing eligibility (different conference)

Will not happen. OSU will land a good coach.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

I heard it was a little more than Dickey that helped him decide to pick OSU......

Stewie you heard anything similar?

= Coach Joe Hammett

[J.A.Y.]

= Coach Joe Hammett

YES SIR!!!!!!!!!


I also heard someone got a job that they were in NO WAY qualified for......

[The_Bionic_Pig]

A parent 

[J.A.Y.]

A parent 

DING DING DING!!!!

We have another winner......

[Wildhog]

Ohhhh....Junction City....

[Wildhog]

Then no I don't want him or his family associated with the UA.  I had heard rumors that there was more to the story than just his recruitment by Dickey.

James is a good, very respectful guy. 

[The_Bionic_Pig]

James is a good, very respectful guy. 

James was more PUSHED in the direction of Okie State ... he is kinda innocent in this scenario.

[J.A.Y.]

James is a good, very respectful guy, WITH A COACH THAT HAS A SACK FULL OF MONEY, AND A PARENT THAT HAS A JOB THAT WAS GIVEN TO THEM BECAUSE THEIR SON PLAYS BASKETBALL AT OSU.

There fixed that for you.

[Wildhog]

James is a good, very respectful guy, WITH A COACH THAT HAS A SACK FULL OF MONEY, AND A PARENT THAT HAS A JOB THAT WAS GIVEN TO THEM BECAUSE THEIR SON PLAYS BASKETBALL AT OSU.

There fixed that for you.

I have to agree.  Ever been to Junction?

[J.A.Y.]

Yep. Unfortunately.

[dougieritch]

Hate to say it guys, I wouldn't want him at the UofA, it wasn't good enough for him a year ago and other than a coaching change what is new...the UofA is the fall back plan?

I would rather Pel focus on getting some big guys since we are going to be weak on the front line.

[Adam Stokes]

I'd take him.  Even if he had to sit out a year.

[Tomhog™]

You betcha I would take him.

[Wildhog]

Hate to say it guys, I wouldn't want him at the UofA, it wasn't good enough for him a year ago and other than a coaching change what is new...the UofA is the fall back plan?

I would rather Pel focus on getting some big guys since we are going to be weak on the front line.

Did you not want Ryan Mallett?

[Wildhog]

Yep. Unfortunately.

I'm sorry...  I live way too close to that place for comfort.

[Beaverfever]

Hate to say it guys, I wouldn't want him at the UofA, it wasn't good enough for him a year ago and other than a coaching change what is new...the UofA is the fall back plan?

I would rather Pel focus on getting some big guys since we are going to be weak on the front line.

lol get off your high horse.  I want to WIN!

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Hate to say it guys, I wouldn't want him at the UofA, it wasn't good enough for him a year ago and other than a coaching change what is new...the UofA is the fall back plan?

I would rather Pel focus on getting some big guys since we are going to be weak on the front line.

Its all just hypothetical anywayz but if your folks and coach were pushing you (hard) to attend a certain establishment assuming you would be one and done (NBA riches) you wouldn't put up to much of a fight either.  JOE JOHNSON ring a bell.  James Anderson only benefit was making the people closest too him happy and a free ride. 

OSU verbal doesn't occur where their is a large Hog influence (Little Rock, Fayetteville, West Memphis)

[dougieritch]

Did you not want Ryan Mallett?

I knew some dope was going to bring up Mallett...There are many different reasons Mallett didn't attend Arkansas yes the coach (an idiot), we didn't throw the football, we had mitch, Hootie did a poor job recruiting him. 

Anderson had a chance to play for Arkansas and turned it down...we had a good coach that was smart and a good recruiter.  I'm just saying I wouldn't want Arkansas to be his fall back plan.

lol get off your high horse.  I want to WIN!

As for my HIGH HORSE, you won't win if you have no one to rebound and score close to the basket...there were two parts to my arguement.

[J.A.Y.]

Its all just hypothetical anywayz but if your folks and coach were pushing you (hard) to attend a certain establishment assuming you would be one and done (NBA riches) you wouldn't put up to much of a fight either.  JOE JOHNSON ring a bell.  James Anderson only benefit was making the people closest too him happy and a free ride. 

OSU verbal doesn't occur where their is a large Hog influence (Little Rock, Fayetteville, West Memphis)

I am reading between the lines Stewie....So you are saying AJ, Fred, and Jason Henry are ours!!!!!!

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Doug your avatar is classic- and here is my favorite scene:

[dougieritch]

Doug your avatar is classic- and here is my favorite scene:

Thanks!  Can't believe you found that...I love when they are talking about bringing in a sketch artist for the Tally Wacker!  I also love the part when the Asst. Coach takes Lassy up to the men's locker room and she is howling away!  Thanks for the Laugh!

[L.A.]

OSU verbal doesn't occur where their is a large Hog influence (Little Rock, Fayetteville, West Memphis)

Being formerly from South Arkansas I can assure you there is a large Hog Influence there.  Just because James and his family had relationships with coaches at OSU doesn't mean that there's not a high interest in the razorbacks.  I can assure you that everyone down there excluding james and his immediate family was hoping he would end up a razorback.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

I am reading between the lines Stewie....So you are saying AJ, Fred, and Jason Henry are ours!!!!!!

No I think Jason Henry if he has the grades is very much Arkansas bound and Coach Pelphrey is still trying evaluate out how the last recruit will mix with our future/current group of players.  Say JH still doesn't quite have the grades (Currently in Prep School not JUCO) you never stopped recruiting the others preveiously mentioned. 

Its not a first come first serve type deal either.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Being formerly from South Arkansas I can assure you there is a large Hog Influence there.  Just because James and his family had relationships with coaches at OSU doesn't mean that there's not a high interest in the razorbacks.  I can assure you that everyone down there excluding james and his immediate family was hoping he would end up a razorback.

What I said came out wrong.... I was talking Junction City size wise.   If he attended Eldorado, Crossett, Magnolia High Schools he would have recieved a lot more attention his Sophomore & Junior year.   2007 AAU events w/ the Arkansas Wings is what brought him into the national spotlight.  Its one thing to average 31ppg for city with a population of 771 and sharing it with Junction City, LA.   Its quite another to do the same against elite competition during AAU events nationwide.

James suprise last visit to Gainsville for midnight maddness - H.S. Coaches comments:
"I am hoping that James will be ready to decide after his visit to Oklahoma State," said Coach Hammett.

[opineonswine]

Let me think about it and get back to you......



Y E S, in a heartbeat.

[Jim Harris]

scenario's were to play out...

1. Unhappy with new coaching hire
2. Can transfer with immediate playing eligibility (different conference)

somebody who's getting money on that deal wouldn't approve the transfer.

[Wildhog]

Hammett is a horse's arse.  Can't stand that man.

[oldfart]

yes i would take him, but he would have to sit out a year, transferring to another conference does not mean anything in that way.  the only way (that i have seen, anyway) for someone to transfer without having to sit has been when a parent was critically ill or some sort of family emergency, which i doubt would come into play here.  and if james was told he would have to sit out a year before he could play he would probably cast a closer eye to the NBA draft.

[Amityvillehogger]

Would take James Anderson in a heartbeat.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

He played 30+ minutes per game and averaged 13pts 4rbs and more turnovers than assist as the starting shooting guard....Patrick Beverly freshman numbers were far better so the NBA isn't even a consideration at the very least until his Junior Year.

[AnthroHog]

If Anderson wanted to transfer to Arkansas I would hope Pelphrey would get the paperwork ready for him ASAP.

[3kgthog]

What kind of job did we offer said parent? Something at Wal-Mart or Tyson? No wonder he didn't come here.

[oldfart]

he would not be listed now because up to this point he probably has not considered it. however, i think if it came down to "sit out a year" or "declare for the draft" next year he would declare.  im not sure of what deadline might be this year but i am pretty certain he would not sit out a year and then play another college season..

Problem is, unless I am missing something, he isn't listed on any mock drafts in either round.