JOVAN PRUITT

[DallasHogFan]

Any news on if this guy is going to make it to campus? He had a heck of an offer list.

Just remember some rumors that he might not have the grades.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

He took the ACT recently so probably the first of May would be the earliest we would find out.

[HawgnCorona]

Any news on if this guy is going to make it to campus? He had a heck of an offer list.

Just remember some rumors that he might not have the grades.

Keep your fingers crossed. :razorback: :razorback:

[Wildhog]

Hope he doesn't get flagged if he passes.

[Razorhawg09]

Coaches aren't expecting him.

[tophawg19]

Coaches aren't expecting him.

according to who ? which coach told you this ?

[ricepig]

according to who ? which coach told you this ?

I doubt any did, but I can guarantee you they are going on as if he doesn't qualify.

[Wildhog]

If a kid isn't qualified by this time, you can't expect it.

Sure would be nice if he did, though.

[kingofdequeen]

didn't lawrence richardson late qualify?

i'm sure that was on the up and up. 

[ricepig]

didn't lawrence richardson late qualify?

i'm sure that was on the up and up. 

Everything is on the up and up. Now, if he was going to Moo St and needed 18 hours this summer, I'd say book it, he's in.

[kingofdequeen]

dude wears horned rim glasses.  how the hell doesn't he have a qualifying score?

[JackJohnson]

didn't lawrence richardson late qualify?

i'm sure that was on the up and up. 

no- he was a prop 48 back when we could still do that.  He sat out his first year and was eligible as a So which happened to be the same year Batman came in as a frosh- both were 5*'s back on the old rating system which pre-dated what is currently done today in which their history started in 2002 (Richardson was 2000, Batman 2001)

[Wildhog]

dude wears horned rim glasses.  how the hell doesn't he have a qualifying score?

I thought the same thing.  Seems dishonest.

[kingofdequeen]

no- he was a prop 48 back when we could still do that.  He sat out his first year and was eligible as a So which happened to be the same year Batman came in as a frosh- both were 5*'s back on the old rating system which pre-dated what is currently done today in which their history started in 2002 (Richardson was 2000, Batman 2001)

danke.

always felt batman got a bad rap for "getting burned", all the while forgetting why they weren't throwing to the other side.

[JackJohnson]

dude were's horned rim glasses.  how the hell doesn't he have a qualifying score?

threw me off too.  took one look at his pic and thought to myself we got us another smart big and talented OT

He still has 2 chances to bring his ACT score up (the one this month and another in June)- as well as this semester in the classroom to bring his grades up so keeping my fingers crossed

[kingofdequeen]

threw me off too.  took one look at his pic and thought to myself we got us another smart big and talented OT

He still has 2 chances to bring his ACT score up (the one this month and another in June)- as well as this semester in the classroom to bring his grades up so keeping my fingers crossed

the june one used to be the 2nd easiest behind the october test.  or so legend has it.

[ifghog]

threw me off too.  took one look at his pic and thought to myself we got us another smart big and talented OT

He still has 2 chances to bring his ACT score up (the one this month and another in June)- as well as this semester in the classroom to bring his grades up so keeping my fingers crossed

Doesn't mean he isn't smart. Some kids just don't do standardized testing well....

[OnTheHillHogFan]

the june one used to be the 2nd easiest behind the october test.  or so legend has it.

It use to be the easiest because that was when the athletes would take it but they changed that now.

[zane]

dude wears horned rim glasses.  how the hell doesn't he have a qualifying score?

This

[MuskogeeHogFan]

If a kid isn't qualified by this time, you can't expect it.

Sure would be nice if he did, though.

I believe they are waiting on the results of his last ACT. Maybe they aren't counting on him because the best scenario is to plan for otherwise?

[trashcan maN]

Some kids just don't do standardized testing well....

Just never have bought into this cliche. It's multiple choice - either you know how to arrive at the answer, you don't know how or you have poor reading comprehension. Bad test taker is just an epithet for marginal student.

[jjdlc]

Just never have bought into this cliche. It's multiple choice - either you know how to arrive at the answer, you don't know how or you have poor reading comprehension. Bad test taker is just an epithet for marginal student.

Lot of factors involved.  I've known student who were straight A students, who worked their tails off, but struggled with those tests.  I've also know students who typically were no better than a B student who scored very high on standardized tests.  Knew one girl who was barely making the honor role who made a 32 on her ACT. 

A lot of it has to do with the pressure of taking a test that has such an impact on your life, and some of it has to do with the way the tests are administered.  4-5 hours straight of nothing but testing will wear on anyone.  I know I always felt like I had been through the ringer when I got done with the ACT.

[Athog]

according to who ? which coach told you this ?

This^!

[bxw21]

Just never have bought into this cliche. It's multiple choice - either you know how to arrive at the answer, you don't know how or you have poor reading comprehension. Bad test taker is just an epithet for marginal student.

could not disagree more

[Tim Harris]

Hopefully he makes it but hasn't looked promising and the fact that he also signed with a JC makes me think he had quite a ways to go.  Melvinson wasn't expected last year and he was able to get in at the last minute so Pruitt might be able to. That being said I don't expect him here in the fall.

[Oklahawg]

We have focused on the ACT but there is a chance that he has credits on the transcript that are bothersome (he is at a private school, after all). That ups the necessary ACT score.

If recruiting would have finished in fairy tale land we would have released Pruitt from scholarship and not accepted his LOI. That was the story in mid-January anyway. We all knew that was unlikely but it appears we at least had reason to consider it as a possibility.

UA is placing him in the JUCO which is a good sign.

[HawgnCorona]

We have focused on the ACT but there is a chance that he has credits on the transcript that are bothersome (he is at a private school, after all). That ups the necessary ACT score.

If recruiting would have finished in fairy tale land we would have released Pruitt from scholarship and not accepted his LOI. That was the story in mid-January anyway. We all knew that was unlikely but it appears we at least had reason to consider it as a possibility.

UA is placing him in the JUCO which is a good sign.

Do you know if they will want him to red shirt his first yr of JUCO, Okla?

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Do you know if they will want him to red shirt his first yr of JUCO, Okla?

I would assume they would want him to redshirt if he does go to a JUCO

[BigSexyHog]

I am one of those who don't test well.  Its a mental thing.  Pressure, stress, etc. 

[trashcan maN]

Lot of factors involved.  I've known student who were straight A students, who worked their tails off, but struggled with those tests.  I've also know students who typically were no better than a B student who scored very high on standardized tests.  Knew one girl who was barely making the honor role who made a 32 on her ACT. 

A lot of it has to do with the pressure of taking a test that has such an impact on your life, and some of it has to do with the way the tests are administered.  4-5 hours straight of nothing but testing will wear on anyone.  I know I always felt like I had been through the ringer when I got done with the ACT.

I stand corrected. I was mainly a B-C student in HS who made a 29 on ACT. I paid attention in class but didn't care enough to bring a book home and almost never did homework(I made a D in Ag)

It just seemed to me that if your reading comprehension was average that you could read the question and the four possible answers and arrive at a solution if you were proficient in the material. I guess I didn't factor in nerves..

[trashcan maN]

Great. Now you're a special needs child psychologist to go along with the rest of your prowess.

"Bad test taker is just an epithet for marginal student". PEROID.  End of subject. You have spoken.

      

I know you were super excited to really own me on the interwebz, but if you could've refrained for 15 seconds(I'm assuming you're an exceptional reader) you would see that I admitted to being wrong a few posts down.

Also, you don't have to be a psychologist to have an opinion on something related to psychology, just as you don't have to be a coach to have an opinion on a football team. You don't have to be a nutritionist to have an opinion on which diets are healthy and which aren't.

When your reading comprehension develops a little more, you'll be able to see that I was giving my opinion. Although I didn't say 'in my opinion', I thought it would be pretty clear. Sorry it flew over your head.

[DallasHogFan]

PEROID!!!!

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Lot of factors involved.  I've known student who were straight A students, who worked their tails off, but struggled with those tests.  I've also know students who typically were no better than a B student who scored very high on standardized tests.  Knew one girl who was barely making the honor role who made a 32 on her ACT. 

A lot of it has to do with the pressure of taking a test that has such an impact on your life, and some of it has to do with the way the tests are administered.  4-5 hours straight of nothing but testing will wear on anyone.  I know I always felt like I had been through the ringer when I got done with the ACT.

This... Some kids get so nervous they think every question is a trick question and take too long to finish in the allotted time...

[Porkatarian]

according to who ? which coach told you this ?

Perhaps he saw the coaches' incoming recruiting board without Pruitt's name listed.



Porkatarian out...

[trashcan maN]

Perhaps he saw the coaches' incoming recruiting board without Pruitt's name listed.



Porkatarian out...

Worst case scenario we miss out on his services for one year. He would almost definitely redshirt this year with the depth we have. Depending on how he came along, it's possible that he could crack the depth chart next year but not a sure thing.

Probably not the worst thing to send him to JUCO for 2 years, where the classes are a bit easier, to ease him into carrying a college courseload.

[secneahog]

Worst case scenario we miss out on his services for one year. He would almost definitely redshirt this year with the depth we have. Depending on how he came along, it's possible that he could crack the depth chart next year but not a sure thing.

Probably not the worst thing to send him to JUCO for 2 years, where the classes are a bit easier, to ease him into carrying a college courseload.

I hope it all works out for Pruitt.  He would look great on our roster. If Melvinson can make it late, then Pruitt has a chance. 

[Wildhog]

I am one of those who don't test well.  Its a mental thing.  Pressure, stress, etc. 

uh huh...

[Wildhog]

I believe they are waiting on the results of his last ACT. Maybe they aren't counting on him because the best scenario is to plan for otherwise?

which is basically what I said.

[Hoggish1]

Doesn't mean he isn't smart. Some kids just don't do standardized testing well....

Best indicator of a kid's ability to do college work is his GPA.  Been proven many times.  Standardized scores are a way for testing agencies to make money and nothing more...

[Huds_HawgTide]

is melvinson still on team? didnt he leave?

[trashcan maN]

is melvinson still on team? didnt he leave?

Yeah he's gone.

[secneahog]

is melvinson still on team? didnt he leave?

Believe he went back to Texas because his significant other was having a baby.

[Huds_HawgTide]

ahhh...women ruin young males potential sometimes

[Huds_HawgTide]

make us weak in the knees as well

[Huds_HawgTide]

but we gots to love em...they are too beautiful not to

[kingofdequeen]

or he's going back to support his child he made, ya freakin weirdo.

[secneahog]

or he's going back to support his child he made, ya freakin weirdo.

Yeah. Props to see him step up. Best of luck to him.

Any news on Tretola?

[Huds_HawgTide]

thats the obvious...im not a weirdo...but knowing you have a great future with an education and possible football career on the line you play things safe...safe as in birth control/condoms...but when your head over heels in love with a beautiful woman and caught up in the moment you dont give a damn bout such things thus causing things like babies to happen...one day we as a society will realize how girls get pregnant but it will still happen all the same cause we have no will power to tell them no! we are weak

[Wildhog]

I'm absolutely a weirdo