Jake Bequette's Personality?

[Fatty McGee]

What's up with this from CFN?

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1160497.html

"9. Jake Bequette, Arkansas 6-4, 264 Proj. 3

Negatives: Not an athlete. There's a limited upside without a speed element to his pass rushing game. ... Can be erased. Needs one-on-one blocking. ... Known for rubbing people the wrong way. Might not be for every locker room. "

Maybe I don't pay close enough attention, but I'd never heard anything like this.

[Teebow62]

First I've heard of this. If he's a chip off the old block, then they don't come any better.

[RazorHogs21]

Did Spurrier or Connor Shaw write this?

[OptimusHog]

Uh...I've met Bequette many times and he has been nothing short of a gentleman.

[booogaga]

This is the first time I have read anything concerning Jake that raises any kind of character issues.

[zane]

Did Spurrier or Connor Shaw write this?

I do vaguely remember him rubbing Connor Shaw wrong. Actually, I think he pounded his head about a foot into the ground.   :razorback:

[31to6]

This is the first time I have read anything concerning Jake that raises any kind of character issues.

Hatchet job. I have no idea where this came from.

He's one of the spokesmen for the team and always seemed very respectful. A good student too.

The only "upside" here is that the allegations are specific and easy to put to bed in the interviews unlike the random unsubstantiated rumors they hit Mallett with.

The team doesn't vote you captain or co-captain multiple times if you are not a leader in the locker room and our defense improved visibly whenever his leadership was on the field.

If you recall it was night-and-day in the Cotton Bowl in the 4th quater when Jake sat for two series and then they sent him back in and we stopped them. Even the Big-12 fluffers announcers acknowledged it.

[booogaga]

Someone should try to contact the people who wrote this and ask them to elaborate or something. I find it very hard to believe that Jake is any problem what so ever in a locker room.

[snoot hoggy hog]

Its interesting that Bequette's ranked 9th on the list and a cancer in the locker room but his picture is featured in the piece.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

He may be seen as a "too good" type of person ya know? Couldn't really see him in a raiders or ravens locker room buddying up with them. I don't know, just a thought.

[booogaga]

Its interesting that Bequette's ranked 9th on the list and a cancer in the locker room but his picture is featured in the piece.

I was thinking the same exact thing.

[urkillnmesmalls]

My wife just walked in and looked over my shoulder.  This was her comment. 

"Of course he's going to rub guys in the locker room the wrong way.  They're going to be worried he's going to steal their girlfriends."   

[booogaga]

My wife just walked in and looked over my shoulder.  This was her comment. 

"Of course he's going to rub guys in the locker room the wrong way.  They're going to be worried he's going to steal their girlfriends."   

Hah.

[dynastyhog]

A lot of hardcore competitors rub people the wrong way b/c they demand team mates to be perfect.  Micheal Jordan was one of those guys.  I wouldn't read to much into it.  Jake is a class guy and an outstanding representative of Razorback football.

[joshUARK]

Forget the BS about his personality...

Why are they questioning his speed? I've always thought his speed was his best attribute, because he doesn't really utilize a ton of moves at DE.  He just gets a great jump at the snap and beats the OT to the outside. 

Makes me wonder if they're talking about the right person.

[Hogeye_Pierce]

Did Spurrier or Connor Shaw write this?

Actually, I think it was Michael Dyer.

[bphi11ips]

First I've heard of this. If he's a chip off the old block, then they don't come any better.

My thought exactly.  If he ever rubbed anyone the wrong way it's probably because he was being a leader.

[UAfanatic]

Here's Pete Fiutak's(the author/analyst) email:

fiucfn@gmail.com

let's all ask him where he came up with that.

[younghog]

Jake was a Team Caption and a TRUE Leader (warrior)

Sad that this gets written..

~unreal even

[Pigsknuckles]

The writer didn't crap rosebuds for any of the other candidates either. I think it's just his odd way of trying to be "fair and balanced".

[The_Iceman]

What's up with this from CFN?

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1160497.html

"9. Jake Bequette, Arkansas 6-4, 264 Proj. 3

Negatives: Not an athlete. There's a limited upside without a speed element to his pass rushing game. ... Can be erased. Needs one-on-one blocking. ... Known for rubbing people the wrong way. Might not be for every locker room. "

Maybe I don't pay close enough attention, but I'd never heard anything like this.

What a load of Bull Crap. More conspiracy against kids from Arkansas. Probably assuming he is an Arkansas redneck.

[Hogeye_Pierce]

Jake was a Team Caption and a TRUE Leader (warrior)

Sad that this gets written..

~unreal even

Team Caption, huh? Guess that means he really DOES speak for the team.

[DeltaBoy]

I email the nut and I post what he said  if I get anything back.

[razorbak]

They pulled this same bogus crap with Mallett.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

What's up with this from CFN?

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1160497.html

"9. Jake Bequette, Arkansas 6-4, 264 Proj. 3

Negatives: Not an athlete. There’s a limited upside without a speed element to his pass rushing game. … Can be erased. Needs one-on-one blocking. … Known for rubbing people the wrong way. Might not be for every locker room. "

Maybe I don't pay close enough attention, but I'd never heard anything like this.

That's horse-shite! No team could ask for a better team-mate than Jake who was "all-in" for the team.

Someone has no clue what they are talking about but I assure you that the NFL teams will get to the truth of the matter prior to draft day.

[josh_sec33]

hmm, rumors coming out of Columbia again?

[Torqued pork]

Only one draft prospect per year gets hyped to be the very embodiment of human and athletic perfection and it's Andrew Luck this year. All others will be obsessively scrutinized if not almost slandered.

[Razorfox]

Wasn't Jake going to be an attorney when he graduated (or left the NFL)?  Maybe his intellect and vocabulary are too much for his teammates? 

[Uncommon]

The person who wrote that is correct.  A 4.0 law student does rub other players who had 2.7's the wrong way.

[ADinWaiting]

Hmm wonder who he ticked off?

[hogwild77]

The person who wrote that is correct.  A 4.0 law student does rub other players who had 2.7's the wrong way.

Not a law student. He was a business student. He intended on going to law school. Nonetheless 4.0>2.7 GPA.

[ARtillahog]

What a load of Bull Crap. More conspiracy against kids from Arkansas. Probably assuming he is an Arkansas redneck.

Yeah, I think its just code for "he's too white".

[Uncommon]

Not a law student. He was a business student. He intended on going to law school. Nonetheless 4.0>2.7 GPA.

Yeah I kind of jumped the gun there.  You're right.  I think he majored in finance.

[Tusks]

what is the fricken deal with the character assassination attempts on the hogs players.

I mean what they did to mallett was borderline criminal but to take shots at Jake is like they really don't know who they are picking on.

I wish the athletic department could do something to help these guys out...mallett was hung out to dry but jake is spotless as far as I know......this is B.S.

[DukeOfPork]

I sent him an email:

I was reading your ranking of defensive ends and read this comment:

"...Known for rubbing people the wrong way. Might not be for every locker room."

http://cfn.scout.com/2/1160497.html

Are you sure you have the right guy?  I'm sure there are valid criticisms of Bequette in terms of his ability to play in the NFL, but the above quote simply does not relate to the Jake Bequette that everyone at Arkansas knows.

I wouldn't bother to email you about this except that Jake has been such a model citizen, team leader, and eloquent spokesman for the team that I simply had to take up for him and see if you could correct that quote before unfounded rumors about him take root.

The guy is an honor roll student, graduated in three years, was pursuing a Master's while playing football, and was voted team captain for two years.  He is active in the community and is always one of the Razorbacks that spends the most time signing autographs for kids, etc.

The more I think about it, you may be right that he is not "for every locker room"....he may be too squeaky clean for some NFL teams!

[Uncommon]

I sent him an email:

Should have mentioned he was a 4.0 student as well.  Good points in your e-mail.  Guy that wrote that deserved a ripping.

[pigture perfect]

If he' not good enough of an athlete that's one thing, but if you are attacking his character, it's not Just a lie, but a **** lie. He was was willing to dedicate the last part of his season including the bowl game to a little boy who died in a car wreck. Not Just any boy, but my boy. He went way beyond great character with that.

[SEdrhawg]

Actually, I think it was Michael Dyer.

Jake Bequette is black?

[Berno]

Jake Bequette is black?

Dennis Green Bequette is!

[ADinWaiting]

Maybe it stems from the media's hatred of Petrino's character...

[Mitch C]

At least someone is getting rubbed.

[DeltaBoy]

I email the nut and I post what he said  if I get anything back.

Here ya go folks

I changed it up. I talked to two different scouts who seemed to be rubbed the wrong way by him for some reason as he came across as too cocky. I didn't mean to make it sound like he was a bad guy, so I changed the "negative" to "Came across as a bit overconfident to some scouts."
He's a great player and will be a longtime starter.
Thanks!
Fiu
CFN

[DukeOfPork]

Here ya go folks

I changed it up. I talked to two different scouts who seemed to be rubbed the wrong way by him for some reason as he came across as too cocky. I didn't mean to make it sound like he was a bad guy, so I changed the "negative" to "Came across as a bit overconfident to some scouts."
He's a great player and will be a longtime starter.
Thanks!
Fiu
CFN

Yep, he sent me the same email.

I do appreciate him changing it.  He is just reporting what scouts said, but at least he is trying to be fair in his article.

Crisis averted!

[DukeOfPork]

If he' not good enough of an athlete that's one thing, but if you are attacking his character, it's not Just a lie, but a **** lie. He was was willing to dedicate the last part of his season including the bowl game to a little boy who died in a car wreck. Not Just any boy, but my boy. He went way beyond great character with that.

Absolutely.  That was just a stand up thing to do.  Jake is just an all around model citizen.  I'm very proud that he is one of ours.

[DeltaBoy]

Jake had been a favorite of mine since he got on the Hill. Then he did such a touching thing for Ugly Uncle Family after that tragedy that won me over for Life.

[jman]

I'm not even going to click the link and read that crap!  Its BS!  Just another writer/reporter trying to smear Petrino and the Arkansas program.  I've never heard anything bad about bequette nor have I seen him act inappropriately.  The people writing this crap about our players and our program should be horse whipped!!!

[Dcace83]

Seems like another RM screw job in the making.

[wholehog92]

I emailed him the following:
Positives: Motor always running. He's a try-hard type who works hard to get into the backfield and make plays. He doesn't take plays off. ... Moves well. He's not going to be a linebacker at the next level, but he can read plays in space and make plays. ... A pass rusher. It might not be pretty, but he gets to the quarterback.

Negatives: Not an athlete. There's a limited upside without a speed element to his pass rushing game. ... Can be erased. Needs one-on-one blocking. ... Known for rubbing people the wrong way. Might not be for every locker room.



As a hog fan I have no idea how where you come up with speed being an issue, but that is essentially an opinion and debateable.

What I can't just let go is this idea that he is a locker room problem.  The Razorbacks elect their team captains by anonymously.  Jake has been elected team captain multiple times.  He has always been well spoken publicly, never gotten into any trouble.  I have great access to the players and never seen any evidence of what you say.  That being said, not for every locker room leaves a lot to interpretation.  Are you saying some locker rooms may revolt against a great guy and natural leader?

Wholehog92
Go Hogs

He replied with
I changed it up. I talked to two different scouts who seemed to be rubbed the wrong way by him for some reason as he came across as too cocky. I didn't mean to make it sound like he was a bad guy, so I changed the "negative" to "Came across as a bit overconfident to some scouts."
He's a great player and will be a longtime starter.
Thanks!
Fiu
CFN

I replied to his response with:

Thanks for changing that up.  That reads a lot better and communicates more accurately what you are trying to say.  Have a great day.

[DeltaBoy]

I got the same E-mail !  We must have blown up his mailbox.

[UAfanatic]

Wow, the power of Hogville!

That is a much better read, how bad can overconfidence be?