Jashon Cornell.

[The Iron Hog]

Four man front could include Jashon, Bijhon, Hjalte, and Jamario. These guys could be the best defensive front in the league. All these guys have a tremendously high ceiling.

[secneahog]

How many big time recruits were ever even considering us until this staff got here?

We had to find the guys who were tagged...Diamonds in the rough and be happy about it.

This staff has taken on big time schools and won in a short period. 
I hope we win some games and make 2015 a class that will be remarkable.

[secneahog]

Four man front could include Jashon, Bijhon, Hjalte, and Jamario. These guys could be the best defensive front in the league. All these guys have a tremendously high ceiling.

Insane.

[jjdlc]

How many big time recruits were ever even considering us until this staff got here?

There were some, but this many at once is definitely new.  We ended up falling a bit short this year, but the number who had us in their final 3-5 was impressive.  This year will be recruiting year 3, so they've had a good long while to develop the relationships.

[secneahog]

There were some, but this many at once is definitely new.  We ended up falling a bit short this year, but the number who had us in their final 3-5 was impressive.  This year will be recruiting year 3, so they've had a good long whle to develop the relationships.

I still don't think we came up short. I think we closed about the same we did last year. Losing soloman doesn't make us coming up short imo.

Last year closed on Denver, Collins
This year closed on Ragnow,  Jojo.

Pretty close to me.

[immahog]

a lot of things are pointing our way with this next class just hope we can close on the talent

[Dirty]

There were some, but this many at once is definitely new.  We ended up falling a bit short this year, but the number who had us in their final 3-5 was impressive.  This year will be recruiting year 3, so they've had a good long while to develop the relationships.

I don't count it as year 3 because he didn't get here in December 2012.  I say a full two for sure.  Anyway you look at it, his staff is doing one hell of a job.

[jjdlc]

I still don't think we came up short. I think we closed about the same we did last year. Losing soloman doesn't make us coming up short imo.

Last year closed on Denver, Collins
This year closed on Ragnow,  Jojo.

Pretty close to me.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with our class, we didn't fall short in terms of quality or meeting needs.  What I meant was we fell short on Thomas, although we had a lot to overcome there.  With this years class this staff will have had another year of relationship building with these recruits, that counts for a lot.

[secneahog]

Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with our class, we didn't fall short in terms of quality or meeting needs.  What I meant was we fell short on Thomas, although we had a lot to overcome there.  With this years class this staff will have had another year of relationship building with these recruits, that counts for a lot.

Oh ya for sure. You are a HV poster that I enjoy seeing a comment from. Seems like that's a dieing breed on here.

But yes another year for us to build relationships is huge in recruiting.  Collins felt comfortable with Bielema because he recruited him for 2 years at Wisconsin. 
Also were not going to offer every big name out there like Ole piss to try and get a super high ranking. We're going to offer big names that fit Arkansas.   Which I really like.

[secneahog]

a lot of things are pointing our way with this next class just hope we can close on the talent

Yep.  We have to go bowling this year. I think we will.

[Rocky&Boarwinkle]

Yep.  We have to go bowling this year. I think we will.

Let's roll then.

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[secneahog]

Let's roll then.

+1.

Ha

[jjdlc]

Oh ya for sure. You are a HV poster that I enjoy seeing a comment from. Seems like that's a dieing breed on here.

But yes another year for us to build relationships is huge in recruiting.  Collins felt comfortable with Bielema because he recruited him for 2 years at Wisconsin. 
Also were not going to offer every big name out there like Ole piss to try and get a super high ranking. We're going to offer big names that fit Arkansas.   Which I really like.

I appreciate that.  I agree with you on our recruiting too.  It looks like we may be in line for our highest rated class, at least in the short history of rankings, but you can be sure that the guys we take will fit here regardless of what they are ranked.

[Dirty]

Let's roll then.

Good one!

[Break & Run]

Cornell tweet that him and Hilliard are taking visits together.  #FutureTeammates

[secneahog]

Cornell tweet that him and Hilliard are taking visits together.  #FutureTeammates

Whoa.      Man o man.

[opineonswine]

Kyle Goblirsch, a Minnesota 247 insider, predicted Jashon to the Hogs yesterday on the Crystal ball.  Thought it was interesting, given all of the msg board fodder we have been talking about lately.

FWIW, that insider batted .710 for this year's predictions.

[Hog Nutt]

Cornell tweet that him and Hilliard are taking visits together.  #FutureTeammates

Who's Hilliard? Is this good or bad?

[secneahog]

Who's Hilliard? Is this good or bad?

5star lber.  Very good. Out of ohio.   This staff has been on him for awhile

[opineonswine]

Who's Hilliard? Is this good or bad?

#1 ILB in the country.  Offers from everyone.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Hilliard-145141

[jjdlc]

Who's Hilliard? Is this good or bad?

Family seems to really like Taver Johnson.

[ARtillahog]

FWIW, that insider batted .710 for this year's predictions.

It would be nice if he were correct on this prediction.

[AugustaHog]

If we pull these two guys along with what we already have, this class will definitely be top 10.  Storey, froholdt, and bell are pretty much concensus top 100 guys and Rogers is the #1 C on scout.  By that count we would have 5 top 100 guys and 3 players ranked #1 at their position.  It would also be nice to stick it to urb too.  Taking hjalte and Hilliard out of his backyard would be huge.

[redeye]

He also seems to be twitter friends with Georgia Campbell, who's the #1 athlete in the nation.  Campbell's from Tampa, FL and has an offer from Arkansas, according to 247.  First time I've heard anything about him.

[GEO-HOG]

I really hope Shannon sticks around long enough to sign Hillard

[Huds_HawgTide]

Im back guys...that banning stuff really happens so dont think itbdoesnt....lol anyways this guy and hilliard would be a dream come true...any five star on defense would be sweet esp anlinebacker

[Huckleberry Pig]

Really like that we have Pittman on Cornell.  He gives us a shot with anyone.  Can we expect to see him help out more on DL recruits with Segrest while Segrest gets accustomed to recruiting?

[hogwild210]

Cornell tweet that him and Hilliard are taking visits together.  #FutureTeammates

I would love that, but how often does it actually happen?

Weren't there two that were considered a package deal this year? A LB and DE? I don't think they ended up at the same school.

[AugustaHog]

Yep that was Shaw and Rhaheed.  Those were both good players, but we obviously lost interest to some extent with Shaw and maybe Rhaheed too.  They probably didn't have a ton of schools that offered both.  Hilliard and Cornell are both elite players nationally and would likely be able to go wherever either of them want.  I agree, however, that the package deal type of thing rarely works out, though.  Usually, the two kids get excited about different schools and just go to the place they fit best.  I would love to be able to snag these two though. 

[Razorhawg09]

Urban is going to do whatever it takes to sign Hilliard.

[Hawg_Thai'd]

Has anyone heard anything about Cornell or Justin Hilliard? I don't recall seeing any of the coaches traveling north to see these guys this Spring. Thought maybe someone has heard something or seen something on Ragnow's twitter.

[GEO-HOG]

I think Justin Hillard has already eliminated us, not sure though. 

[Slimac4]

Fans like you are the type Jeff Long is working to get rid of. Hopefully he'll succeed.

Why because he called you on your crap? What in his post says anything about him being a type of fan that our AD, Jeff Long, would want to get rid of?

[Hawg_Thai'd]

I think Justin Hillard has already eliminated us, not sure though.

Thanks. I figured once Taver left, the chances went down. Cornell was supposed to be interested in playing with Big Frank, so if Frank comes in and gets some early playing time and has good things to say about the program, Cornell may come down for a visit.

[Hoggish1]

Oh definitely, I do feel there will be a strong push from several B1G schools, especially Ohio state.  If the Ragnow connection and Pittman can sway him, that would be a haul that would cause some hatred from the northern schools.

I love me some hatred from Northern schools...

[redeye]

Thanks. I figured once Taver left, the chances went down. Cornell was supposed to be interested in playing with Big Frank, so if Frank comes in and gets some early playing time and has good things to say about the program, Cornell may come down for a visit.

That's my opinion, also.  Haven't heard much about Cornell or any players from Ohio since Taver left.  I see both of the players you named now have more interest in Alabama then us.

[The NewEra]

How many big time recruits were ever even considering us until this staff got here?

None that I remember!

[redeye]

How many big time recruits were ever even considering us until this staff got here?

I thought we began receiving more interest from big time recruits with Petrino, but did a terrible job closing.  We're still receiving big interest with Bielema, but seem to do a better job closing.