Hey, Macadochis

[MICHAELSPAPPY]

How is Hunter coming along after his surgery?

[Coach Jones]

Dr says he is ahead of schedule.  He goes back in a couple weeks and should be released to do some jogging, and light leg excercises.  Shooting for full release around March/April time frame.

[macadoshis]

He starts an intense non weight bearing workout plan tomorrow.  Light jogging next week. And gets fitted for football brace in five weeks.  Several schools wanna see him in person to see if his speed comes back after the recovery before they offer.  He's going to Memphis this weekend. They are showing alot of interest.  Some of the other bigger schools are looking at him at fullback as well as linebacker.  He doesn't have a preference.  Just wants an opportunity to play. 

[Black and Gold]

It's nice to see a kid who is selfless and just wants to play. Hoping he has a 100% recovery.

[macadoshis]

It's nice to see a kid who is selfless and just wants to play. Hoping he has a 100% recovery.

Thank you for the kind words B&G.

[adaptedtigerfan]

Kind words....  B&G must be from Charleston too...   Seems that's all that's in Charleston wouldn't you say Mac? 

[macadoshis]

I definitely can't disagree there. 

[AlumniLights]

I never understood how those doctors and PT's can get a guy ready so quickly after an injury like that, but it also has a lot to do with how bad the kid wants to recover. Best of luck to him! From what i've heard he's got what it takes. Head down eyes up!

[Lineman]

I believe recovery has a lot to do with the individual. My dad had a total knee replacement & never fully recovered & a neighbor had the same replacement & is better than ever. Keep working HD. 

[macadoshis]

Thanks guys. He's a good kid and works hard.  He comes in and works out before school and has been able to start throwing to receivers in the afternoon so he's pretty excited. 

[macadoshis]

Memphis visit went well.  He enjoyed everything about it.  Campus and facilities are super nice.  Foods good too lol.

[Black and Gold]

Foods good too lol.

Isn't that all that matters?

[macadoshis]

Foods good too lol.

Isn't that all that matters?

That's pretty big in my book !

[Longfellow]

Food must be at least half of Memphis' recruiting pitch. I can just imagine a coach like, "yea we've been a pretty bad team for the last 10 years, but have you tried our barbecue?" It'd be a big sell for me

[WPWells]

I'd gain so much weight if I lived in Memphis

[Clara Allen]

Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet 10 feet of of Beale.....

I'd drive to Memphis to watch the boy play.   Fayettevilles closer......

[macadoshis]

Arkansas is showing very little love.  He wants to play somewhere he feels wanted.  Ole Miss and Auburn are moving up the ladder for sure. 

[BUCK FEVER]

Wishing him the best, I thought he was one of the best in the state last year after we played y'all,, he will do well some where.

[Clara Allen]

Oxfords a short drive.  And there are Lamar people close by....

[adaptedtigerfan]

If Ole Miss or Auburn offer....  Just bet the farm that UofA will be right behind them.

[Longfellow]

Is he getting more interest at FB or LB?

[jr17]

Wishing the best for this kid. Only have seen him once in Sr high, but watched him play twice in Jr high and could tell the kid was going to be great. Best of luck and a full recovery HD.

[macadoshis]

Is he getting more interest at FB or LB?

All depends on where his speed is this summer. If he stays in the 4.7's then FB. If he can get to the 4.6 range then LB is a definite possibility.  Doesn't matter to him really.  I told him to get to the 4.5's and not worry about it lol

[Black and Gold]

Be a two way player and do whatever you want

[OLDSCHOOL82]

Is he as tall as he's gonna get?  Did they look at the growth plates during all the mris/etc and give you any info?

[macadoshis]

Is he as tall as he's gonna get?  Did they look at the growth plates during all the mris/etc and give you any info?

He still had room to grow a couple more inches. 

[macadoshis]

If Ole Miss or Auburn offer....  Just bet the farm that UofA will be right behind them.

If Arkansas offers simply because two conference schools offer, I think he'll go with who is showing him the most that they want him there.  That's his #1 thing.  He wants to go where he feels wanted. 

[adaptedtigerfan]

It just takes someone to hop on board and others just follow suit.    You need someone to pull the trigger.

[macadoshis]

I'm taking a hiatus from everything High School sports.  Stepping back and letting someone else handle things for a while.  Hunter is continuing to do well on his road to recovery and if he chooses to pursue playing at the next level, I'll be there to support him.  I may or may not be back on here this fall.  Good luck to all teams in their off season and upcoming seasons.

[macadoshis]

Gets fitted for football brace a week from today and looking to be fully released in 2-3 weeks.  Just in time for a little baseball and a heavy summer camp schedule. 

[Lineman]

Are you guys doing any 7 on 7 this summer?

[macadoshis]

Are you guys doing any 7 on 7 this summer?

Haven't heard anything about any tournaments or anything.  We go to Tech every Monday evening while they have it.

[RTF]

Good luck to your kid, praying for a full recovery.

[macadoshis]

Update on Hunter.  He is running now and next week will be cutting and jumping.  Goal date for 100% release is March 15.  That will give him two full month's to get ready for camps and combines.  Thanks to everyone for the well wishes and continued prayers during this process. 

[MICHAELSPAPPY]

Is he trying to play any baseball?

[xadboy]

Is he trying to play any baseball?

Yes he's going to play baseball this year.

[macadoshis]

He's been fully released and doing well in baseball so far, although the team is struggling mightily.  He'll play a full legion schedule this summer along with hitting camps every weekend starting mid May so should keep us pretty busy.  But what else would I rather be doing than watching him compete.... Nothing. 
Thanks for all the prayers and we'll wishes.  It means alot to both him and me.

[Lineman]

Good to hear. We'll see you guys on Oct. 14.

[macadoshis]

Spring ball going well.  Alot to replace but alot to choose from also.  Hunters doing well.  No contact during the week.  Well limited I'd say.  He informs me he can't go all spring and not hit somebody.  Spring game on the 20th and combine the next day.

[MICHAELSPAPPY]

I hear you had some pretty good numbers out in spring.

[macadoshis]

Anyehere from 50-53 everyday so far.  A few that only played one sport last year came out and will be big contributors this fall. 

[Coach Jones]

He looked quicker yesterday than he has since the injury.  He has been a full participant in all contact. 

Numbers are up.  We had 32 last year and are around 50 right now.  I'm sure a few of them might fall to the side along the way, between grades and other factors.