Gragg updates visit in Sunday's tidbits

[The Recruiting Guy]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/aug/17/sunday-recruiting-tidbits/

[Tejano Jawg]

Anytime Jon Williams is in on the hosting duties, I feel good about it.

[SemperFi]

RD, thanks for the update. Wondering what your thoughts are on Gragg and Hill? You're much closer to the situation than any of us. Do you think that they end up at Arkansas providing the record dictates improvement or if they are sold on going elsewhere?

[Ironhawg]

The coaching staff appears to be going all out to convince these young men to be Razorbacks.  Bringing in Coaches Anderson and Dykes along with Storey, Cantrell, Dean, and O'Grady is nice work.  If it doesn't work and they go elsewhere, oh well. 

[The Boar War]

Glad Storey was able to make it.  That guy is keeping the road hot.

[YtownHog]

The way Dykes is recruiting I think I like him selling the "stay home" aspect.  If we lose these guys it sure won't be for lack of effort!

[collegestationhog]

Sounds like Gragg came away impressed. Any idea what KJ thought about it.

[Steef]

Glad Storey was able to make it.  That guy is keeping the road hot.

I was thinking the same thing. Kudos to Ty, for going the mile(s).

[edt]

I believe K J will commit to us within the next 30 days. Will may hold out longer but I firmly believe he will commit before our season is over.

[Bubba's Bruisers]

I believe K J will commit to us within the next 30 days. Will may hold out longer but I firmly believe he will commit before our season is over.

Why 30 days on KJ?

[Hogberry Snortcake]

I believe K J will commit to us within the next 30 days. Will may hold out longer but I firmly believe he will commit before our season is over.

Who's us?

[mhuff]

Why 30 days on KJ?

Believe his birthday is Sept. 15, and he said something about maybe committing then.

[HawgnCorona]

Sounds like Gragg came away impressed. Any idea what KJ thought about it.

"Correction on Hill, he didn't get to Fayetteville until Saturday. His mother and step-father accompanied him. Arkansas made big impression on all three."

Hopefully it is enough to sway his thinking...Especially if he is deciding on his birthday.

[Oklahawg]

The coaching staff appears to be going all out to convince these young men to be Razorbacks.  Bringing in Coaches Anderson and Dykes along with Storey, Cantrell, Dean, and O'Grady is nice work.  If it doesn't work and they go elsewhere, oh well. 

Amen.

[SemperFi]

The news regarding Gragg and Hill just seems to get better and better. These two young men are difference makers and could really give the Hogs incredible depth at TE and strengthen what appears to be an ever evolving Receiving Corps. WPS!

[ShadowTheHedgehog]

Thanks RD that is great news.

[fakebobholt]

Hill is a likely Bama get. They both say they want to play together. I sure hope one doesnt commit elsewhere and take the other with him.

[Scott7703]

Hill is a likely Bama get. They both say they want to play together. I sure hope one doesnt commit elsewhere and take the other with him.

Don't see hill going to Bama. Arkansas has improved its chance with both each time they visit. Ill be shocked if KJ hill isn't a razorback and be pretty surprised if gragg isn't as well.

[Nipsey Mussle]

I'm not sure I appreciate RD enough. He's the best at what he does and brings the info here for free. He's a great guy too.

I feel like we've done all we can do for Gragg and Hill. If they don't come, then we gave it our best shot. I'd rather have Hill b/c I'm not as confident in our WR situation as I am our TE position.

[secneahog]

They should be all Hog. I think we land them.  :razorback:

[Kyle]

It'd be nice to have these two commit to staying in state, so that elusive fence can start being built around Arkansas.

[East TN HAWG]

One thing Hill and Gragg need to guard against with Bama is that they have 21 commits right now with 4 slots open.  It is unlikely that they can take both Gragg and Hill.  If they both commit to Bama, Saban could go "Phillon" on them.  He will have to do it to someone.  Bama is getting tight on spots right now. 

[AugustaHog]

I think it will be hard for Gragg to go out of state.  He has too many people in his ear.  It sounds like he still has a great relationship (almost big brother like) with J Wright and of course his real big bro is a Hog alum.  I think this kid is looking for a reason to be a Hog.  I don't think he's coming on blind faith, so we will have to give him a little something to believe in.  I can't get a read on KJ, though.  They keep coming to campus, which is a great sign.  Why waste a drive up (with your folks), if you are completely closed to the idea.  If these guys Call the Hogs, we will have virtually swept the state (at this point losing Pettway stings a lot less if Hill/Stewart are on board).  The state has produced some important pieces this year and we need to take advantage of it.  We could conceivably get a QB, OL, 2 DL, 2 TE, and 2 WR out of the state.  That would be a really great haul.  If you sneak into Texas for 5 and Florida for 5, you just need to come up with 7 kids from other states to add up to our magic number. 

[Bad News Boar]

We are still in "talking season" right now though. These boys won't be swayed one way or the other until they see production on the field. A strong showing at Auburn, then impressive performances against the smaller guys, Tex Tech and A&M would go a lot furthur to securing our hometown honeysuckles.