Good news in Smackover......

[Proud Buckaroo]

Smackover had very big visitor today. To my knowledge. They have not had anyone other than an Arkansas coach make a visit to Smackover...
But today around this morning. Nick Saban made a visit to Smackover! This makes me so proud to see my alumni getting the attention of other schools. After all the years of talent that has come through. This is a big deal. I'm not a crimson tide fan. But, it's a big deal to me to see this.

[Lions84]

Nick is the DEVIL !!!!!!

[Proud Buckaroo]

Yes. But... Man, this is wonderful news.  Honestly.

[Wilson]

He may be the Devil. . buy most say he's the best in the game. . .good for Smackover

[Wolfpack68]

I know Norphlet didn't have a strong program, but do they have anyone that can contribute to the Bucs.

[Proud Buckaroo]

You seen several of them in the state championship game.

[Clara Allen]

PB can you say who he was looking at?

[gatecrasher]

Jordan Jones.

[Proud Buckaroo]

He is trying to get Jordan to go to Alabama. But I do hope he spoke with other kids.

[Clara Allen]

Well good for him!   I'm not a fan of Sabin, but all for a kid getting the opportunity to continue his career!

[Proud Buckaroo]

He's comitted to arkansas already...lol.

[jr17]

We said the same about KJ.

[Clara Allen]

Hence why I am not a fan of Saban!   
No seriously, I wish the kid the best.  He's a heck of a player.

[bleudog]

He's comitted to arkansas already...lol.

He's verbally committed to Arkansas already...lol.  FIFY

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[Proud Buckaroo]

Yes, Bleu. I know he's only verbally. But he is a DIEHARD arkansas fan. I'm hoping he holds his place in staying with Arkansas.

[hoghelmet14]

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[BigBrother]

Saban was lost. Lol

[bleudog]

Yes, Bleu. I know he's only verbally. But he is a DIEHARD arkansas fan. I'm hoping he holds his place in staying with Arkansas.

Nothing but best wishes for the young man. Wherever he ends up, it's got to be an ego booster to have a multiple national championship coach drop by to say hi.

[Hogwild#9]

We said the same about KJ.

KJ was always on the fence though. This kid committed the second he recieved a offer. Happy to see in state kids be so excited about playing for the hogs. I wish Jones all the luck in the world! However I hope KJ doesn't set foot on the field. Go Hogs!

[Skip Baymore]

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More evidence that The Hogs are moving in the right direction.  Skipper.

[adaptedtigerfan]

Nick Saban doesn't want any of the kids from Arkansas...  He is going to offer and hope they come ...  They will never see the field @ Alabama.  Look @ Tenpenny.....    He don't want them...  But he would rather get them as for Arkansas to get them.   

[Longfellow]

That actually makes pretty good sense. Never thought of it that way

[OB11]

Saban can do that with a state like Arkansas that doesn't have an abundance of immediate impact talent coming out of high school.  If he can get a high level player to not go to Arkansas I think he has accomplished what he wanted to.  He may have no intention whatsoever of the kid ever seeing the field.  Saban, I think, would rather see a good player come sit the bench at Alabama than go to Arkansas and turn into a great player.     

[adaptedtigerfan]

That was my point.

[Lineman]

I've heard that before. It obviously means something if he shows some interest. Hopefully he can't be persuaded to change his mind.

[DeeGee]

Jordan Jones told Saban he's a home state boy and will not change his commitment. What he told me on Twitter was he told Saban the only time you'll see me on the field with you is when Arkansas plays yall. He said he's all Hog from head to toe!  Ready to see him do business in a Hog's jersey!

[Lineman]

Can't wait to hear "Storey to Jones, Touchdown Arkansas!!"

[DeeGee]

Can't wait to hear "Storey to Jones, Touchdown Arkansas!!"

Me too!

[Wolfpack68]

Jordan Jones told Saban he's a home state boy and will not change his commitment. What he told me on Twitter was he told Saban the only time you'll see me on the field with you is when Arkansas plays yall. He said he's all Hog from head to toe!  Ready to see him do business in a Hog's jersey!

It sounds like he kind of called out Saban lol. I'll see you on the field boy!!!

[jr17]

WPS!!! Best of wishes to jones. Hoping to see him torch that Bama secondary.

[Hootie]

With the size, speed, and pure raw talent Jones has the sky is the limit for this kid. WPS Never Yield!!

[cdelaney]

Saban can do that with a state like Arkansas that doesn't have an abundance of immediate impact talent coming out of high school.  If he can get a high level player to not go to Arkansas I think he has accomplished what he wanted to.  He may have no intention whatsoever of the kid ever seeing the field.  Saban, I think, would rather see a good player come sit the bench at Alabama than go to Arkansas and turn into a great player.     

With the scholarship limits, and even with the ability of Alabama to attract good players from many areas, I doubt he would use a scholarship on someone if he didn't think they had a good chance to play for him. Tenpenny was offerred and committed to Alabama before they had some other good backs to commit, like Derrick Henry. Yeldon was a year ahead of him also, and they have continued to recruit 4-5star RBs every year, and Altee just couldn't break through.
So if Saban made an offer to Jones, I believe he thinks Jones can play for Alabama. I don't think he really worries about sticking it to AR or any other SEC school or taking away their instate recruits unless they are good enough to help him win a national title.
I think Jones has a lot of speed, size, and raw talent, but I would not put high expectations on him early as I think he still has a lot to learn about being a high D1 level receiver. He will not be playing against short and slow 3A D-Backs in the SEC! I hope he becomes Arkansas' version of Amari Cooper though.

[DeeGee]

Jordan Jones told Saban he's a home state boy and will not change his commitment. What he told me on Twitter was he told Saban the only time you'll see me on the field with you is when Arkansas plays yall. He said he's all Hog from head to toe!  Ready to see him do business in a Hog's jersey!

It sounds like he kind of called out Saban lol. I'll see you on the field boy!!!

Yeap. He's hilarious!  Love talking to him. And a very respectful young man. But yeah, Saban wasn't in Smackover very long cause he basically got told where he go and that only place he will be seeing Jones' skills will be a Hog's jersey!

[BUCK FEVER]

Jordan has spent many nights at my house over the years with Trevor, I can assure Mr Saban  that Jordan will play only for the Razorbacks.

[adaptedtigerfan]

Tbh he needs to check out Elmo.  I don't understand why that kid hasn't signed.

[HorseFeathers]

Tbh he needs to check out Elmo.  I don't understand why that kid hasn't signed.

Might be grades...Think I heard that he was going the JUCO route...

[DeeGee]

Tbh he needs to check out Elmo.  I don't understand why that kid hasn't signed.

Might be grades...Think I heard that he was going the JUCO route...

He is.

[Proud Buckaroo]

Jordan Jones has an offer for Ol'Miss now. As of May 5th, they paid him a visit at the school.  He has been offered by Alabama, Ol'Miss. He still remains verbally commited to the Hogs though.

[BUCK FEVER]

I hope Jordan's main focus right now is on LUMBERJACKS and DRAGONS.

[Jimbo Morphis]

Jordan Jones has an offer for Ol'Miss now. As of May 5th, they paid him a visit at the school.  He has been offered by Alabama, Ol'Miss. He still remains verbally commited to the Hogs though.

they paid him? sounds like ole mi$$.

[Proud Buckaroo]

Kaine McKnight signed with Texas A&M-Texarkana. -for baseball.

[Proud Buckaroo]

Good things came from the black/white scrimmage tonight. I was impressed with all the players.

[Jimbo Morphis]

Good things came from the black/white scrimmage tonight. I was impressed with all the players.

I don't think you're supposed to say black/white anymore.

[The King]

Mcgehee wins the 6-3A

[BUCK FEVER]

Mcgehee wins the 6-3A

OK.

[Hootie]

Mcgehee wins the 6-3A

OK.

Well that was easy!

[Jimbo Morphis]

Mcgehee wins the 6-3A

OK.

big fish aren't easily caught.

[Pit Bull]

Saban was lost. Lol

Not lost but another Tenpenny type of recruiting to keep him from being a Hog... Tenpenny was the best back in the State of Arkansas in his class, but he hasn't made any noise in the SEC because of his choice and probably won't...

[Jimbo Morphis]

Saban was lost. Lol

Not lost but another Tenpenny type of recruiting to keep him from being a Hog... Tenpenny was the best back in the State of Arkansas in his class, but he hasn't made any noise in the SEC because of his choice and probably won't...

won't for sure. he just got kicked off the team at unlv.

[Pit Bull]

Saban was lost. Lol

Not lost but another Tenpenny type of recruiting to keep him from being a Hog... Tenpenny was the best back in the State of Arkansas in his class, but he hasn't made any noise in the SEC because of his choice and probably won't...

won't for sure. he just got kicked off the team at unlv.

I wonder what his Alabama Fan uncle that helped influnce his school choice decision is saying now.... What a waste... Be careful when being recruited, it could be for the wrong reasons...