Interesting Gragg Stat

[trashcan maN]

Will Gragg picked up his 35th offer yesterday from Indiana and broke the state record for most D1 offers.

He picked up his 36th today from Cincinatti.

Congrats to Will Gragg for being the most highly recruited Arkansas kid in history.

[Wildhog]

Happy for Gragg and the SEC rival that signs him.

[trashcan maN]

Happy for Gragg and the SEC rival that signs him.

Maybe he'll go to Indiana

[online-with-swine]

Happy for Gragg and the SEC rival that signs him.

ISWYDT and I hope you aren't right.  However, I don't get a good feeling about him.

[secneahog]

Arkansas bound.

[Break & Run]

He's headed to Fayetteville this weekend with some other in-state kids.

[trashcan maN]

He and KJ reportedly want to go to school together.

This makes me feel better about our chances than I might otherwise.

[The Boar War]

He and KJ reportedly want to go to school together.

This makes me feel better about our chances than I might otherwise.

That actually makes me feel worse.

[trashcan maN]

That actually makes me feel worse.

What schools could you see them both ending up at together other than AR?

I think it improves our chances, because if the allure of staying home grabs just one of them, we could land both.

[Break & Run]

I don't think Gragg wants to go to AU.  If he and KJ want to go to school together, I think Arkansas is where they end up.

[trashcan maN]

I don't think Gragg wants to go to AU.  If he and KJ want to go to school together, I think Arkansas is where they end up.

Same

[The Boar War]

What schools could you see them both ending up at together other than AR?

I think it improves our chances, because if the allure of staying home grabs just one of them, we could land both.

I don't know which school might sign both.  But I don't get a good feeling about Gragg and I have a bad feeling about Hill.  The idea that they might play together doesn't really help us as long as they don't seem that excited about Arkansas.

[RazorPiggie]

What schools could you see them both ending up at together other than AR?

I think it improves our chances, because if the allure of staying home grabs just one of them, we could land both.

I could see both going to Bama.

[trashcan maN]

I could see both going to Bama.

That's who I'm worried about as well. If it's not Bama, and they play together, it should be us.

[pigture perfect]

I sure hope he chooses us. Keeping our 5 stars home is important.

[Break & Run]

I don't think KJ is that into Bama

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

The kid has Arkansas Made tattooed to his arms.

We have a better chance than any. Plus CBB has had more TE's drafted in the NFL than Saben, Miles, Freeze and Gus combined.

[Wildhog]

The kid has Arkansas Made tattooed to his arms.

We have a better chance than any. Plus CBB has had more TE's drafted in the NFL than Saben, Miles, Freeze and Gus combined.

smh...

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

The kid has Arkansas Made tattooed to his arms.

We have a better chance than any. Plus CBB has had more TE's drafted in the NFL than Saben, Miles, Freeze and Gus combined.

"Arkansas made" and "the university of arkansas made" are two completely different things. I sill think he's a hog in the end, but it's not because of his tattoo

[Fighting Farmer]

How does someone know that's a "state record"? How many did Keith Jackson have? Jerry Eckwood?

[lumphog]

The kid has Arkansas Made tattooed to his arms.

We have a better chance than any. Plus CBB has had more TE's drafted in the NFL than Saben, Miles, Freeze and Gus combined.

YEP, If he's smart & I think he is.... This is a nobrainer. Go be another player at Bama (Like 10penny) or stay home & be a "Legend" like his brother. I think in the end, he makes a WISE choice.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

"Arkansas made" and "the university of arkansas made" are two completely different things. I sill think he's a hog in the end, but it's not because of his tattoo

He would look pretty odd having that as a Tattoo playing at Ole Piss

[HogsOfAnarchy]

By what I've seen Gragg is rated as a 4 stat. Why are the chances he ends up a 5 star

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

By what I've seen Gragg is rated as a 4 stat. Why are the chances he ends up a 5 star

The sad thing is if he wants to be a 5 star he needs to stay uncommitted as long as possible and keep ppl like ND and Bama in the running.

That will help more than anything he can do on the field

[SEdrhawg]

The kid has Arkansas Made tattooed to his arms.

We have a better chance than any. Plus CBB has had more TE's drafted in the NFL than Saben, Miles, Freeze and Gus combined.

Tattoo definitely kept Reuben Foster from flipping from Auburn to Bama....

[trashcan maN]

How does someone know that's a "state record"? How many did Keith Jackson have? Jerry Eckwood?

Ask Trey Biddy. He's the one who reported it. I doubt he pulled it from his arse.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Happy for Gragg and the SEC rival that signs him.

You obviously mean Arkansas. Thought I'd go ahead and correct that for you.

[Vantage 8 dude]

I don't know which school might sign both.  But I don't get a good feeling about Gragg and I have a bad feeling about Hill.  The idea that they might play together doesn't really help us as long as they don't seem that excited about Arkansas.

Sorry to inform you but one can't always go by what a kid says or how he says it. Often times you can; however, we've all seen plenty of instances where kids will even say or hint one thing and end up doing totally different.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Tattoo definitely kept Reuben Foster from flipping from Auburn to Bama....

If Trooper Taylor had been kept. He would be at Auburn right now

[Wildhog]

You obviously mean Arkansas. Thought I'd go ahead and correct that for you.

Every single time. 

[redeye]

You obviously mean Arkansas. Thought I'd go ahead and correct that for you.

And thanks for correcting it!  I was wondering how an Arkansas fan could be so negative.

I don't know which school might sign both.  But I don't get a good feeling about Gragg and I have a bad feeling about Hill.  The idea that they might play together doesn't really help us as long as they don't seem that excited about Arkansas.

I'm not sure that I've ever seen a recruit type "I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT ARKANSAS!!!" before.  Probably have, but not many.

[Wildhog]

If they're from In-state, and they decide to "enjoy the process," then historically we have a very small chance at landing them.

Then there's everything his dad posts on the scout board.

[redeye]

If they're from In-state, and they decide to "enjoy the process," then historically we have a very small chance at landing them.

Then there's everything his dad posts on the scout board.

The chance obviously isn't as good as those who commit early, but I wouldn't say that it's small.  It's not like we never have big instate players commit late.

Who's dad said what on the scout board?

[Fighting Farmer]

Ask Trey Biddy. He's the one who reported it. I doubt he pulled it from his arse.

You're kidding, right? That really tells me all that needs to be known.

[Wildhog]

The chance obviously isn't as good as those who commit early, but I wouldn't say that it's small.  It's not like we never have big instate players commit late.

Who's dad said what on the scout board?

KJ's.

Lately, if he posts at all, it's defending a kid's decision to leave the state, or saying that Arkansas may not be the best fit for KJ.

[redeye]

KJ's.

Lately, if he posts at all, it's defending a kid's decision to leave the state, or saying that Arkansas may not be the best fit for KJ.

Yea, I don't find that surprising, although I won't give up hope.  In the past, I've considered Hill to be less enthusiastic about Arkansas then any other instate player.  Someone posted recently that Oregon is the team to beat for Hill and that wouldn't surprise me, either.  Even so, I don't think it's unusual for players to change their opinion, after building a relationship with schools/coaches, like Joe Adams did.

It's Hill's decision and he's the best person to know if Arkansas is a good fit for him.  If he decides to go elsewhere, then I'll wish him the best, unless he picks another SEC school.  We could really use him, but he has to do what's best for him.

[Porked Tongue]

Gragg is fairly tight with O'Grady too.  I think they both go Arkansas.

[trashcan maN]

You're kidding, right? That really tells me all that needs to be known.

If you want to be an argumentative prick, then go dig up the information and prove him wrong.

It's pretty standard to provide some information if you're going to call someone out for making things up.

[linkshog]

If they want to attend the same school I would be more worried about Okie State than any other.  Both have visited and KJ is a big fan of the pokes and their offense.  i dont view a kid leaving the state for a sport any different than a kid leaving for academics.  If a kid wants to be an engineer and gets a free ride to MIT or GA Tech then good for them.  If they decide to do that at U of A than good for them. I hope we get both of them.  I think the intimate visit and break down of how they'll use him at U of A was a big deal and only helped our chances.  It takes a certain kind of kid to want to work hard and build a winner vs jumoing on board with a team that is already established.  Lucky for us Gragg's brother was apart of the first type and reaped all the benfits of his hard work.  Will got to see that up close and first hand.

[Wildhog]

I'm just trying to tell you guys not to get your hopes up.  We've seen this story many times.

[razorback44]

Bama and Ole Miss are the two you need to be worried about.

[Piggfoot]

I spoke to a female basketball player. No offer from Ark going to Va. She knows both Gragg and Sprinkle. Didn't know for sure but thought both were headed elsewhere. Looks like the coaches at Ark are soft playing the So Ark Kids, or maybe the kids  dislike the attitude of some HG posters who are obvious from NWA. I 've never seen a poster from NWA who has had anything complimentary about kids from central and south arkansas or their homes. I don't know why some people want to paint everyone who lives in the central and southern part of the state with the same brush. Some Arkansas posting on this site are Arkansas' worst enemies. The same brush these people are using may be used by the kids to paint NWA people.

[Wildhog]

I spoke to a female basketball player. No offer from Ark going to Va. She knows both Gragg and Sprinkle. Didn't know for sure but thought both were headed elsewhere. Looks like the coaches at Ark are soft playing the So Ark Kids, or maybe the kids  dislike the attitude of some HG posters who are obvious from NWA. I 've never seen a poster from NWA who has had anything complimentary about kids from central and south arkansas or their homes.

I'm sorry...  what?

Are you saying he doesn't have an Arkansas offer?

[ricepig]

I spoke to a female basketball player. No offer from Ark going to Va. She knows both Gragg and Sprinkle. Didn't know for sure but thought both were headed elsewhere. Looks like the coaches at Ark are soft playing the So Ark Kids, or maybe the kids  dislike the attitude of some HG posters who are obvious from NWA. I 've never seen a poster from NWA who has had anything complimentary about kids from central and south arkansas or their homes.

What do posters on Home and Garden know about recruits? Your southern bias is showing, too.

[Piggfoot]

What do posters on Home and Garden know about recruits? Your southern bias is showing, too.

You've confirmed my statement. I don't get your home and garden comment. Are you smoking dope? Enough said.

[Piggfoot]

I'm sorry...  what?

Are you saying he doesn't have an Arkansas offer?

No it's all about showing the kids unwavering "love" and attention. I posted earlier that Bielema was bypassing Jefferson County's Razorback meeting. Check that post out and see how it ran.

[ricepig]

You've confirmed my statement. I don't get your home and garden comment. Are you smoking dope? Enough said.

You said HG posters, and I don't live in NWA, I just get sick of the whining of those that do over their perceived slights. Why would the staff slow play anyone down there, did they slow play Bijohn?

[ricepig]

No it's all about showing the kids unwavering "love" and attention. I posted earlier that Bielema was bypassing Jefferson County's Razorback meeting. Check that post out and see how it ran.

He bypassed several this year, isn't Texarkana in south Arkansas? When was the last time Anderson was there?

[The Boar War]

Sorry to inform you but one can't always go by what a kid says or how he says it. Often times you can; however, we've all seen plenty of instances where kids will even say or hint one thing and end up doing totally different.

And we've all seen the norm where recruits who don't act interested in a school end up going to another school.  Most comments or plans are not accompanied by a wink and a nod. 

[The Boar War]

Looks like the coaches at Ark are soft playing the So Ark Kids, or maybe the kids  dislike the attitude of some HG posters who are obvious from NWA.

The coaches are definitely not slow playing Gragg or Hill.  Just like they didn't slow play Bell, Jackson, Tenpenny, and Day.  I also doubt that posters on an Auburn message board (for example) are going to be complimentary of Arkansas.  So that shouldn't make a difference.