Ty and others helping recruit for 2015

[bennyl08]

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/recruiting/arkansas-tystorey-no1-sec-qb/

It is key to mention that Storey is still keeping an ear open to Bama, but it appears he is trying to actively help recruit for 2015 and encouraging others to help recruit as well. He is personally working on KJ Hill and Will Gragg. This is awesome to hear.

[ifghog]

I definitely didn't like the Obama comment.

[hawgsmellgud]

I love this.

What Obama comment?

[The_Hog_Father]

I love this.

What Obama comment?

Did he mean the comments on Bama looking for a QB since Bama lost their QB commit to USC?

[VanilaGorila]

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/recruiting/arkansas-tystorey-no1-sec-qb/

It is key to mention that Storey is still keeping an ear open to Bama, but it appears he is trying to actively help recruit for 2015 and encouraging others to help recruit as well. He is personally working on KJ Hill and Will Gragg. This is awesome to hear.

The keeping an ear open was in regards to Gragg, not Storey.

[72756Hog]

The keeping an ear open was in regards to Gragg, not Storey.

"The QB admitted there has been increased communication in the past month, but that he's still firm to Arkansas."

The QB. Storey.

[VanilaGorila]

"The QB admitted there has been increased communication in the past month, but that he's still firm to Arkansas."

The QB. Storey.

"No. 3. Gragg is uncommitted and Alabama has his ear, but Storey said he has been a top priority to recruit."

[Cobbler]

Which takes us back to Alabama, who has inquired more heavily about Storey. The QB admitted there has been increased communication in the past month, but that he's still firm to Arkansas. He did add that all prospects should be wise to keep their eyes and ears open to all opportunities, because things can change so quickly in college football. So to be more to the point, he is listening to Alabama.

It clearly says Storey has been talking and listening to Alabama.

[hawgsmellgud]

It clearly says Storey has been talking and listening to Alabama.

Yes

[Oklahawg]

It IS Saturday Down South (not necessarily the end-all, be-all, of football journalism).

That said, I don't think this indicates Storey is even considering Bama at this point. He was offered by them before UA, for goodness sake. I'd say he has a stronger sense of what Gragg and Hill are thinking than the bulk of HV.

[hawgsmellgud]

It clearly says Storey has been talking and listening to Alabama.

It says this.

It IS Saturday Down South (not necessarily the end-all, be-all, of football journalism).

That said, I don't think this indicates Storey is even considering Bama at this point. He was offered by them before UA, for goodness sake. I'd say he has a stronger sense of what Gragg and Hill are thinking than the bulk of HV.

I believe this.

[ricepig]

It clearly says Storey has been talking and listening to Alabama.

It says the Tide have been in touch with Storey.

[CDBHawg]

Bama smama.....

The QB admitted there has been increased communication in the past month, but that he's still firm to Arkansas.

[redeye]

Owning the in-state prospects and mining good out-of-state talent is absolutely critical for the Razorbacks. For years, Alabama and Auburn seem to have been able to pluck whatever kind of talent they wanted from Arkansas. Top recruits like Altee Tenpenny, Michael Dyer and Kiehl Frazier all left the state, and regardless of how their careers have turned out, those were kids Arkansas originally wanted to keep home.

Well, Bielema is building a pretty good wall around the state. In the 2013 class, he kept 6 of the top 8 at home. Earlier this month he signed 3 of the top 5 including the best prospect in DL Bijhon Jackson, and so far–as Storey will readily points out–the Razorbacks are actually in very good shape to land anybody they want from the state's top 10 for 2015.

Alabama and Auburn pluck whatever talent they want from Arkansas?!?  Really?  They've gotten some players, but that's a gross exaggeration.  And they even mentioned Frazier, who probably wasn't even recruited that hard by Arkansas.  I guess you could also make a case that Dyer wasn't recruited that hard, since he wasn't offered a schollie until a week? before NSD?

And who was the other instate player we offered, but didn't get, in 2013?  Tenpenny was one, but he mentions there being two?

I may be nitpicking, but I don't think that guy knows what he's talking about here.

Glad to hear that Storey is still firm, though.  Thanks for posting that!

[hawgmasta]

Keeping Ty is critical for the class. If we could sign the top 6-9 top players in Arkansas plus steal say 5-7 4+ stars we would be in amazing shape.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Did we expect Bama to stop Recruiting him? They didn't stop recruiting Hunter Henry.

[NLRHog92]

It IS Saturday Down South (not necessarily the end-all, be-all, of football journalism).

That said, I don't think this indicates Storey is even considering Bama at this point. He was offered by them before UA, for goodness sake. I'd say he has a stronger sense of what Gragg and Hill are thinking than the bulk of HV.

Which means that there will always be a biased towards Bumma. Ear open or not, Storey will be a HAWG  :razorback:

[PygmalionEffect]

"Top recruits like Altee Tenpenny, Michael Dyer and Kiehl Frazier all left the state, and regardless of how their careers have turned out, those were kids Arkansas originally wanted to keep home".

Interesting article, didn't realize the national media has already projected failure for Tenpenny.

[onebadrubi]

Alabama and Auburn pluck whatever talent they want from Arkansas?!?  Really?  They've gotten some players, but that's a gross exaggeration.  And they even mentioned Frazier, who probably wasn't even recruited that hard by Arkansas.  I guess you could also make a case that Dyer wasn't recruited that hard, since he wasn't offered a schollie until a week? before NSD?

And who was the other instate player we offered, but didn't get, in 2013?  Tenpenny was one, but he mentions there being two?

I may be nitpicking, but I don't think that guy knows what he's talking about here.

Glad to hear that Storey is still firm, though.  Thanks for posting that!

Wasn't there a kid from NEA that went to Clemson?

[CDBHawg]

Wasn't there a kid from NEA that went to Clemson?

Zac Brooks.

[bennyl08]

I read it as, Storey isn't going to burn any bridges to Bama. Maybe BB gets in some kind of trouble or some falling out between Storey and the coach's. He isn't really considering them, but he isn't going to close them off completely either.

[redeye]

Wasn't there a kid from NEA that went to Clemson?

I forgot about him, but he was the big one that got away in 2012 and was really the only one that year.  I don't have a clue who the other player would be for 2013.

Speaking of the 2012 class, while looking it up, I noticed that Jalen Cobb and is supposed to graduate in 2015 from Coffeyville.  I wonder how he's doing and if we've shown any interest in him?

[twistitup]

We should be worried IMHO

[The real Hogules]

I read it as, Storey isn't going to burn any bridges to Bama. Maybe BB gets in some kind of trouble or some falling out between Storey and the coach's. He isn't really considering them, but he isn't going to close them off completely either.

I took it as "things change", like position coaches, or offensive philosophy.
As long as our program shows a willingness to throw the football and play to our QB's strengths that Ty will end up a Razorback!

[CDBHawg]

We should be worried IMHO

Why? Because he's firm to Arkansas?

[870hogfan]

If there's no interest, you don't keep the communication line open and you definitely don't increase the communication. Your Razorback red glasses are fogging up if you don't think Storey is listening and keeping that door ajar. Fire up another season of 3-4 wins and you'll see that smoke turn into an inferno.

Not worried, he will sign with Arkansas. I know deep down you want him to flip tho.

[3BoarsDown]

Haha, he's all Hog unless we fire the head coach.

[CDBHawg]

If there's no interest, you don't keep the communication line open and you definitely don't increase the communication. Your Razorback red glasses are fogging up if you don't think Storey is listening and keeping that door ajar. Fire up another season of 3-4 wins and you'll see that smoke turn into an inferno.

And so are yours. Expecting a kid to shut it completely down prior to this senior season just because he's committed to your favorite team.



It's called.......wait for it......RECRUITING.

[ricepig]

I forgot about him, but he was the big one that got away in 2012 and was really the only one that year.  I don't have a clue who the other player would be for 2013.

Speaking of the 2012 class, while looking it up, I noticed that Jalen Cobb and is supposed to graduate in 2015 from Coffeyville.  I wonder how he's doing and if we've shown any interest in him?

Zac wanted to play RB, Petrino wanted him at WR. The funny thing was, his hands weren't that great for WR, and he wasn't that durable to play RB.

[Virgil]

He's all HAWG and I'm not sure how you could take anything differently from that article. 

[cosmodrum]

If there's no interest, you don't keep the communication line open and you definitely don't increase the communication. Your Razorback red glasses are fogging up if you don't think Storey is listening and keeping that door ajar. Fire up another season of 3-4 wins and you'll see that smoke turn into an inferno. 

Good luck with that.

[colt-45]

Interesting how their are no quotes from the prospect himself when discussing his interest in Bama. Sounds like to me the reporter wanting to put his own spin on things. I'd guess Storey didn't commit two years out so that he could flip to Bama in his senior year. Maybe he is just checking to see what kind of "perks" they offer.

[Scott7703]

We should be worried IMHO

Why should we worry? Storey has stated multiple times he is firm l arkansas and he is openly and actively recruiting other players to arkansas. He is a top qb so there will be other teams coming after him but until the kid gives me reason to doubt he is the least of my worries for this upcoming class.

[hogwild210]

This kid is mature beyond his years. He's going to be one hell of a leader.

[colbs]

If there's no interest, you don't keep the communication line open and you definitely don't increase the communication. Your Razorback red glasses are fogging up if you don't think Storey is listening and keeping that door ajar. Fire up another season of 3-4 wins and you'll see that smoke turn into an inferno. 

You must have a miserable life, always negative.

[twistitup]

Why should we worry? Storey has stated multiple times he is firm l arkansas and he is openly and actively recruiting other players to arkansas. He is a top qb so there will be other teams coming after him but until the kid gives me reason to doubt he is the least of my worries for this upcoming class.

He's actively talking to them. If you had a girlfriend but was actively talking to her best friend too - would she be worried?

Why would he keep communication lines open in the first place?

Exactly.

[HogInFlorida]

He's actively talking to them. If you had a girlfriend but was actively talking to her best friend too - would she be worried?

Why would he keep communication lines open in the first place?

Exactly.

This comparison is so laughably bad

[COCHISE]

All he said is that communication with Bama has increased which is to be expected with them recently losing their QB commitment. I'm sure Bama has increased communication with numerous QB's looking for a replacement. It's not like Storey is calling them for crap's sake. And he's right. Recruits should keep their options open and have a plan B & C just like the coaches do. There are a million things tat could happen in recruiting, just ask Kaleb Blanchard, Darius Philon, Corey McBride, or the numerous recruits that start scrambling to find a new school after their head or position coaches are fired or take other jobs.

[Scott7703]

He's actively talking to them. If you had a girlfriend but was actively talking to her best friend too - would she be worried?

Why would he keep communication lines open in the first place?

Exactly.

It's called recruiting. Alabama along with mutiple others will continue to chase after Ty up until signing day. I don't understand what you really expect him to do.

Also as stated by another poster above the comparison is awful. Completely different situations.

[ricepig]

Actively talking to them? Does that mean he returns or answers their phone calls? Is he calling them 3 times a week like Gragg does our staff?  No one knows, he is actively recruiting for the Hogs and is openly talking about it, that we do know.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

He's actively talking to them. If you had a girlfriend but was actively talking to her best friend too - would she be worried?

Why would he keep communication lines open in the first place?

Exactly.

Hunter Henry continued to talk with Alabama Coaches almost till signing day. You have a problem with his commitment?

Storey is 100% hog. The only thing that will change his mind it if CBB or Chaney leave.

But teams will continue to talk to him all the way until signing day, because he is that good.

[onebadrubi]

If there's no interest, you don't keep the communication line open and you definitely don't increase the communication. Your Razorback red glasses are fogging up if you don't think Storey is listening and keeping that door ajar. Fire up another season of 3-4 wins and you'll see that smoke turn into an inferno.

What 17 year old looks down on his phone, see's Nick Saban calling and doesn't answer?  Then it shows good upbringing to not lie to RD and such by saying I do carry on conversations with Nick Saban.  Find me ONE kid who trully ignores Nick Saban's call. 

[pondwater jack]

What 17 year old looks down on his phone, see's Nick Saban calling and doesn't answer?  Then it shows good upbringing to not lie to RD and such by saying I do carry on conversations with Nick Saban.  Find me ONE kid who trully ignores Nick Saban's call.

I have NEVER spoken with Nick Saban. ....by phone.....text.....mail.... Email.  no desire.  as a fan i am all hog..  for what thats worth.  if i saw it was him id anser 1 tine to tell him " NICK GO TO  HEL!"

Jack Blasingame

[twistitup]

Hunter Henry continued to talk with Alabama Coaches almost till signing day. You have a problem with his commitment?

Storey is 100% hog. The only thing that will change his mind it if CBB or Chaney leave.

But teams will continue to talk to him all the way until signing day, because he is that good.

Hunter Henry made a tough decision to choose us over Bama.....how many kids would do that? How many kids that aren't Ark kids would do that?

Not many....we should be concerned.

[Scott7703]

Hunter Henry made a tough decision to choose us over Bama.....how many kids would do that? How many kids that aren't Ark kids would do that?

Not many....we should be concerned.

Ok, you've convinced me. I will completely disregard what Ty himself says and the fact he is openly recruiting other players and believe you.

Can't wait until signing day 2015 when storey signs with bama.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Hunter Henry made a tough decision to choose us over Bama.....how many kids would do that? How many kids that aren't Ark kids would do that?

Not many....we should be concerned.

Worry all you want then. But Storey will be a razorback.

[twistitup]

Worry all you want then. But Storey will be a razorback.

I hope.... But nobody will convince me that Saban won't make that a tough decision

[Vantage 8 dude]

I hope.... But nobody will convince me that Saban won't make that a tough decision

All hail St. Nick (Saban). He always gets what he wants with a mere wink of the eye and a touch of his nose. And up the chimney he goes......

[BaggerHog]

Ty Will be a Razorback...If I did have cause to doubt it wouldn't happen – I don't – I would be much more worried Oklahoma would steal him rather than Alabama.

[razorhead94]

Ty is 100% Arkansas lock.