Recruiting Blues

Question

It's very disappointing to see DGB go to Mizzou, Auburn reel in Jordan Diamond and Oklahoma State sign Seth Jacobs, 2 4 star players we could have really used, but those things happen. The Hogs didn't close very well this year but what else is new? The thing which I find most disappointing is the fact that we are, for some reason, unable to sign any good OL unless they are from the state of Arkansas. When you have a down year in the State for OL, like this year, Petrino just can't get any top centers, guards or tackles from neighboring states, much less nationally. I don't know if this is because the best recruiters on the staff are going after the WRs and skill position players but it is disappointing when you swing and miss on so many of the "big uglies" who are a crucial part of the offense.

Originally posted on The Hill by trophybob_R1033.

Answer 1

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Originally posted on The Hill by xx.chatanooga_R1033.

Answer 2

Aren't you guys pretty young and deep on the OL? Maybe it just wasn't a priority this year. You got a couple of solid looking OL, and I would imagine that BP will make another strong push for OL next year. You guys are fine...probably going to be the SEC favorites in 2012.

Originally posted on The Hill by Flyman_R1033.

Answer 3

Let's have some balance in the analysis of recruiting. First of all, we have some excellent WR in this class-not just one guy who may not end up being all that. We'll see. Secondly, we flipped two prior MO commits, one a top notch RB and another a solid CB prospect. Thirdly, we flipped an excellent LB prospect from TN. Third, we built quality depth on defense which was much needed. Fourthly, we were #12 in 2010-2011 and #5 in 2011-2012. Petrino has earned his credibility and we should TOTALLY support his recruiting tactics and decisions. It's been a long time since the Hogs have reached back-to-back seasons with this kind of success. HAVE FAITH!

Originally posted on The Hill by hogwild1978_R1033.

Answer 4

I think everyone would have thought with our facilities, coaching staff and success over the last 3 years more blue chip recruits would sign with us. They are visiting but we just can't close the deal. That seems to be frustrating everyone and we wonder how long can this continue and stay competitive. Bottom line, we need to judge BP on wins/losses instead of recruiting rankings and forget about these bought and paid for recruiting services who have always catered to the teams in the bigger markets.

Originally posted on The Hill by Smashmouth2004_R1033.

Answer 5

We have the best HC in college football, BUT the fact remains that for whatever reason the top studs would rather take a CHANCE somewhere else rather than a SURE THING with the Hogs. I don't understand it.

Originally posted on The Hill by Porknoxville_R1033.

Answer 6

Bigger markets like Auburn and Okie state?

Originally posted on The Hill by Porknoxville_R1033.

Answer 7

BP known around country as a quitter-every team he recruits aganist uses it to their advantage-sad but true-plus he has that slime factor.

Originally posted on The Hill by aoudad_R1033.

Answer 8

A quitter? I guess you haven't seen the terms in his contract regarding a buyout? I'll save you the trouble of looking it up...he ain't going any where any time soon.

Originally posted on The Hill by HookdOnASquealin_R1033.

Answer 9

I guess you didn't see his Atlanta contract-im guessing it was for more than 11 games? Just because BP has a contract dosen't mean he's going to honor it! Hello Oregon!

Originally posted on The Hill by aoudad_R1033.

Answer 10

No offense to BP. He's a great coach, but Saban is the best in CFB. He's the most ruthless, for sure, but he's also the best.

Originally posted on The Hill by Flyman_R1033.

Answer 11

I think we are going to be surprised/impressed at how much better we recruit with Paul Haynes, Taver Johnson, and Kevin Peoples. With more time to build strong relationships with recruits I think we'll see them haul in some real playmakers.

Originally posted on The Hill by lonokehogfan_R1033.

Answer 12

Your either a closet fan of the razorbacks, or your butt hurt over the success of my Hogs.
Is this the average OU fan? You girls are really scared and it shows by the scum of your fans plus coach, to tell recruits that Bobby is going to Oregon? Lol at you and your a$$ clown coach. Maybe someone will dig some dirt on Stoops and start using it against him. My horoscope told me today that I would some gay crap from a c--k sucker from OU. Well it looked like that came true! Thanks Ablowudad!

Originally posted on The Hill by Me_so_hawgie_R1033.

Answer 13

Why so bitter? Didn't know it's a touchy subject around here. Thought you all knew of BP lil recruiting prob.

Originally posted on The Hill by aoudad_R1033.

Answer 14

I believe the buyout for this past year was $18 million and it decreases slightly over the course of the contract. Do you really think another school is gonna pay us that much to get him?

Originally posted on The Hill by HookdOnASquealin_R1033.

Answer 15

Contract's are worthless to college football coaches-if a team want's a coach and he want's to go, schools neg. a buyout that both are happy with. It happens all the time-Surely we can agree on that!

This post was edited on 2/4 5:35 PM by aoudad

Originally posted on The Hill by aoudad_R1033.

Answer 16

Not many schools can fork out that kind of dough. With Nike's money backing them, Oregon would be one that could. Outside of them, Texas, and Alabama, I don't know if any other university could afford that kind of jack.

Originally posted on The Hill by Flyman_R1033.

Answer 17

What recruiting prob are you talking about troll? Now if bobby would've went to his house it might've been a violation, but he didn't so what other lies does the little cry babies of the dead smell league want to make up? Get use to this woo pig sooie it's coming to a town near you!

Originally posted on The Hill by Me_so_hawgie_R1033.

Answer 18

Are you as big of a dumbass in real life as you portray yourself on our board?

GTFO!

Originally posted on The Hill by Colonel_Porker_R1033.

Answer 19

Over reacting. You are dissapointed we didn't get the #1 player in the country from out of state? A 4 star lineman from Chicago?

Listen to what caoch P says, not the recruiting services. We met our needs and are loaded for next year....

Originally posted on The Hill by hobhog_R1033.

Answer 20

BP stated that their top priorty was getting a couple of Guards (Boyd & Ward), RB (Williams,Roberts & Holmes), WR (Hatcher, Cowan, Wilson, Hawkins), DE's (so many I want even list), DB's (Hines, Lowe, Collins, Buchanan), LB's (Turner, Peters & Vinny Boy). We filled our needs. Philon was a very pleasant surprise. We had a good recruiting year last year for tackles so Diamond would have been a luxary. As well as getting a 4* TE to return from last years class. Far as I can tell we had a great recruiting class. By the way, we got 2 of the top players from OK who both OK and OK Lite wanted in Hatcher and Robert

Originally posted on The Hill by swhog_R1033.

Answer 21

$18 million buyout if he takes another job that slowly phases down means he or his suitor would have to write an 8 figure check to get him out of his current contract. Don't see that happening any time soon.

Originally posted on The Hill by Batesv...Hogfan_R1033.

Answer 22

CBMFP is very happy here. and why wouldn't he be, he is getting everything he wants or asks for (new turf, the new facility n the works). huge billboard on west bnd i40 mm111, thanking him from the whole razorback nation. life is good!!!

Originally posted on The Hill by hogalism_R1033.

Answer 23

OU fan can't go over and talk smack right now to Okie Light bacause
they got lit up by the Cowboys. So, he thinks he can come here and
throw smites at CBP. TTech beat the mighty Sooners and kept them from getting to Dallas where we would have bust their azz in the Cotton.

Come on Sooners, we were waiting for you, but you crapped in your
crib....to funny!

Originally posted on The Hill by Arkiebarkie_R1033.

Answer 24

The hogs came in #11 in recruiting in the SEC.

Originally posted on The Hill by Gramps_R1033.

Answer 25

9th

Originally posted on The Hill by TOP_HOG_R1033.

Answer 26

Take a look at this.They where #33 in the nation also.

Link: recruiting

Originally posted on The Hill by Gramps_R1033.

Answer 27

That's my name my grandson calls me! GRAMPS! My wife is Grammy!

Originally posted on The Hill by Me_so_hawgie_R1033.

Answer 28

It all depends where you look -- we're 21st overall on another one (see link below). But what ACTUALLY matters is how they perform on the field. Our current group of seniors was not all that highly touted either coming our of high school, but when ESPN re-ranked that class it ended up 6th best overall.

I am more concerned about being ranked in the Top 10 (or Top 5 -- like now) after the season than winning recruiting beauty pageant. Since 2009, Texas hasn't ranked lower than 5th in recruiting, but how has that worked out for you guys the past couple years? LOL

Link: http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2012

Originally posted on The Hill by STLhawg_R1033.

Answer 29

Hehe, you said rivals. The site that ranked BP's first class 28th and then 6th as seniors. 9th and 21st in the nation.

Link: Rankings

Originally posted on The Hill by TOP_HOG_R1033.

Answer 30

This is a rivals site.

Originally posted on The Hill by Gramps_R1033.

Answer 31

I've never cared for recruit and class rankings, they're nothing but some guy or another spouting off his opinion. What matters is what those kids do on the field. Take the Longhorns for example, year in and year out thier recruiting classes are ranked among the highest but what have they really accomplished with all that talent on the field? If the recruit rankings was really all that accurate shouldn't the team's performance on the field match the rankings every year? Even with all that highly rated talent they have the same up and down years as everybody else, so it just seems to me ranking unproven high school kids is really just pointless.

Originally posted on The Hill by Count_Hogula_R1033.

Answer 32

Originally posted on The Hill by STLhawg_R1033.

Answer 33

Tell that to Bama & Lsu.

Originally posted on The Hill by Gramps_R1033.

Answer 34

When was the last time Texas beat Bama or LSU?

Originally posted on The Hill by STLhawg_R1033.

Answer 35

So, they can run a website, heck I'll give you that one. They suck at ranking our football classes. They give bonus points for signing 25 players. They do not ranked based on a school's needs or if they do they can't figure out what the needs are. Your conference is dying and if the fans were humane they would go ahead and shoot it in the head. If your voters don't vote you guys twice as high as the rest of CFB voters, OSU doesn't make the BCS top 5. You guys are all fluff. I saw the same in the late 80S with the SWC. The big 8 is next. UT is a conference killer. You guys will hangon whinning for a few years but, you guys are done.

Originally posted on The Hill by TOP_HOG_R1033.

Answer 36

Shoot-dang, when is the last time Texas finished in the top 25? We replaced them in the top 10. And the fact that it takes 4 losses by them to get dropped out of the top 10 says alot.

Originally posted on The Hill by TOP_HOG_R1033.