2016 Outlook

[ricepig]

Wisconsin didn't play in the SEC and Arkansas, because of recruiting competition, just won't be able to go old school on SEC Power Teams year to year.  I love smash mouth, however I think "Almost There" will probably be the ceiling.  Have to have a 4 quarter dominating defense, if you're gonna run in SEC. Arkansas has picked up some good recruits lately.  Perhaps I'm underestimating Bielema or overestimating the SEC.   

Nah, just overestimating the value of your opinion, lol. We need a 2014 defense with a 2015 offense, pretty simple!

[AirWarren]

Correct.

[Valleysports]

We need a 2014 defense with a 2015 offense, pretty simple!

You could've just said you agree....     Never the less we'll get to see big lineman and great running backs for the near future.

[ricepig]

You could've just said you agree....     Never the less we'll get to see big lineman and great running backs for the near future.

I think we'll see a little bit smaller linemen, the new OL coach likes them a tad bit smaller, from my understanding. More like 310-315 vs 340ish, I hear. I agree on the RB's, two good ones in this class and hopefully two in the next one.

[AirWarren]

Them hogs were throwing some weight last night. Way more weight than I'm throwing right now ha

[Valleysports]

Listening to Bielema makes me want to become a Hog Fan.  He seem's to really like the personal (players & coaches).  Senior leadership all around.  Maybe they can get settled down before A&M this year. 

[Longfellow]

Just read where Rafe Peavey is considering transferring

[AirWarren]

Just read where Rafe Peavey is considering transferring

Not surprised. It's been bound to happen.

Cole Kelley is the future at quarterback. Bank on it.

[BrianfromCarlisle]

Agree 100%.

[ricepig]

Rafe can put in another year, graduate, and then transfer, go to a FCS and be immediately eligible, or transfer and sit out with 2 to play.

[VHSCoach2]

Rafe is officially transferring to SMU, per Bruce Feldman on Twitter.

[mtindian42]

Not surprised. It's been bound to happen.

Cole Kelley is the future at quarterback. Bank on it.

whats going on with ty storie? Is he not working out for y'all?

[HorseFeathers]

whats going on with ty storie? Is he not working out for y'all?

Ty is officially the backup now

[AirWarren]

I'm surprised by that.


Two more corners decided to transfer.

[Longfellow]

Who besides Floyd??

[AirWarren]

Who besides Floyd??

KT marks. I assume he is a DB.

[AirWarren]

Update. KT Marks is a DT.

[ricepig]

KT marks. I assume he is a DB.

Lol, DT that has played about 4 snaps. He was a real reach our first class, but was real close to graduating this summer. I'm not sure we have a Randy Shannon Florida recruit left on the roster.......

Edit: Randy Ramsey, but he had to beg his way back on the team.

[Valleysports]

Looks like scholarship opportunities have opened up..

[ricepig]

Looks like scholarship opportunities have opened up..

Yeah, I heard Bielema say yesterday that he had awarded 18 scholarships to walkons since he has been here. It's a good thing when players leave because they can't find playing time, improved roster. I think Bama has had 10 transfer since January, and LSU has had 8. When it becomes where ours are all 4* and 5* like theirs, we'll be good, haha.

[LRRandy]

Yeah, I heard Bielema say yesterday that he had awarded 18 scholarships to walkons since he has been here. It's a good thing when players leave because they can't find playing time, improved roster. I think Bama has had 10 transfer since January, and LSU has had 8. When it becomes where ours are all 4* and 5* like theirs, we'll be good, haha.

kudos to CBB for giving those scholorships to walkons. My perception is that the Bama transfers are encouraged to free up space to sign new recruits and get rid of "dead weight".

[AirWarren]

Lol, DT that has played about 4 snaps. He was a real reach our first class, but was real close to graduating this summer. I'm not sure we have a Randy Shannon Florida recruit left on the roster.......

Edit: Randy Ramsey, but he had to beg his way back on the team.

I know nothing of the guy. Just know he is leaving. Obviously wasn't a fit with us.

Don't bring those mangina hogville emotions over here my friend, haha

[ricepig]

I know nothing of the guy. Just know he is leaving. Obviously wasn't a fit with us.

Don't bring those mangina hogville emotions over here my friend, haha

Ok, whatever.....

[ricepig]

kudos to CBB for giving those scholorships to walkons. My perception is that the Bama transfers are encouraged to free up space to sign new recruits and get rid of "dead weight".

I'd be willing to say that 90% of transfers are due to lack of playing time. And you pretty much have to give the scholarships to walkons, who else would you give them too? He said he entered fall camp with maybe 1 to award, and now has 3 or 4 depending on if a late signee gets in by Friday.

[LRRandy]

I'd be willing to say that 90% of transfers are due to lack of playing time. And you pretty much have to give the scholarships to walkons, who else would you give them too? He said he entered fall camp with maybe 1 to award, and now has 3 or 4 depending on if a late signee gets in by Friday.

teams often go through spring/summer over the scholarship limit and needing a transfer by the start of fall camp to get down to the 85 limit. Scholarships that become available due to transfer or injury can be " banked" and you can back date an early enrollee to count him in the last recruiting class so as to have an extra spot in the upcoming recruiting class. Scholarships are not always given to walk-ons. I honestly commend CBB for doing it when he doesn't have to.

[ricepig]

teams often go through spring/summer over the scholarship limit and needing a transfer by the start of fall camp to get down to the 85 limit. Scholarships that become available due to transfer or injury can be " banked" and you can back date an early enrollee to count him in the last recruiting class so as to have an extra spot in the upcoming recruiting class. Scholarships are not always given to walk-ons. I honestly commend CBB for doing it when he doesn't have to.

It makes no sense not to utilize all 85 scholarships, you have guys graduating and leaving early in Dec to make room for early enrollees.

[LRRandy]

It makes no sense not to utilize all 85 scholarships, you have guys graduating and leaving early in Dec to make room for early enrollees.

I guess I'm not understanding what you mean. I would imagine there is not a program in the country not using all 85 scholarships.

[ricepig]

I guess I'm not understanding what you mean. I would imagine there is not a program in the country not using all 85 scholarships.

You said to bank these scholarships and not reward them to walkons, who are you going to give these to after fall camp has started? You've already got your LOI players in and on scholarship.

[LRRandy]

You said to bank these scholarships and not reward them to walkons, who are you going to give these to after fall camp has started? You've already got your LOI players in and on scholarship.

ok, I follow you. Yes, those scholarships can be given to walkons. That's why I commended CBB for doing so. Banking a scholarship and giving it to a player that enrolled in January and counting it in the previous class theoretically allows you the room to sign more highly rated recruits and stay under the scholarship limit. Giving the scholarship to a player that wasn't recruited because he wasn't rated as high ( a walkon) instead of using it to land a player with a high star rating could be seen as not trying to bring in the best players. That's not a shot at coaches that do it, it is just the reality of the perception.

[ricepig]

ok, I follow you. Yes, those scholarships can be given to walkons. That's why I commended CBB for doing so. Banking a scholarship and giving it to a player that enrolled in January and counting it in the previous class theoretically allows you the room to sign more highly rated recruits and stay under the scholarship limit. Giving the scholarship to a player that wasn't recruited because he wasn't rated as high ( a walkon) instead of using it to land a player with a high star rating could be seen as not trying to bring in the best players. That's not a shot at coaches that do it, it is just the reality of the perception.

You are still missing the point, awarding these scholarships to walkons doesn't effect your 85 number for the next season. You can still bring in guys at mid-term if you have room from your previous recruiting classes. You'll notice that the vast majority of players, at Arkansas and elsewhere, are Jr's and Sr's that receive walkon scholarships. These awarded scholarships on effect the 85 number, you can still sign however many you have available, be it 25 to 30. You can only bring in a set amount of early enrollees now, with your graduating Sr's and early NFL guys, you should have room in the 85. Now, when all the recruits(LOI) guys show up in summer, you generally have to have had some roster attrition by then.

[beach bum]

Boy oh boy is it getting close to kickoff against La Tech. I will go 45-17 Hogs on Saturday.

[Proud Buckaroo]

depth chart for the LA tech has been released. Boy, I sure am happy to Former Buckaroo Jordan jones on there!!

[HorseFeathers]

depth chart for the LA tech has been released. Boy, I sure am happy to Former Buckaroo Jordan jones on there!!

Odd that he would be on the La Tech depth chart isn't it?

[BrianfromCarlisle]

He's really really REALLY good. Lol.

2 teams...same game

Biggest question?   Can he successfully shut his self down if he plays corner for one squad?

[ricepig]

depth chart for the LA tech has been released. Boy, I sure am happy to Former Buckaroo Jordan jones on there!!

Sounds like Smith would like to redshirt him, we'll see.



https://twitter.com/wholehogsports/status/771137820731641856

[cuckoobird]

He's going to play defense for the Razorbacks and offense for LaTech

[bdubyab60]

Thought defense was gonna be our strong suit this year. Didn't look good there

[HorseFeathers]

TD Hogs!

[LRRandy]

Thought defense was gonna be our strong suit this year. Didn't look good there

swiss cheese

[HorseFeathers]

Austin Allen is looking pretty good so far....

[HorseFeathers]

Austin Allen is looking pretty good so far....

......Nevermind

[bdubyab60]

Froholdt has to pick it up at guard. 3 drives killed by his missed blocks

[Longfellow]

Storey time?

[bdubyab60]

All end 2 interceptions have lead to all their points. Got to block better. Allen can't stare at receivers like I stare at women at the beach. That gets you slapped.

With the turnover we had at key positions this is about what I expected though. Just find out a way to scratch out a win.

[VHSCoach2]

Absolutely pathetic today.

[HorseFeathers]

We need to file a missing person's report for our oline and secondary

[nastynice]

We need to file a missing person's report for our oline and secondary

Our secondary has been on the back of milk cartons for couple years now. Nothing new there.

[WPWells]

Well it was so rough but 1-0

[bdubyab60]

At the end of the day it's a win.

Line needs to get to work, Allen needs to quit staring down every throw and the secondary has got to cover better. I still don't understand why we give so much cushion.

Still only gave up 20 points, held hem to field goal attempts instead of TD's and made stops in the end to win it.

I don't expect to beat TCU playing like that though. Hopefully there is s huge leap from today

[LRRandy]

Gotta think everyone would have accepted an ugly win after the Toledo game last year. It's a long building project. It's not sexy, and even though there are several playmakers in the WR corp the QB will keep them from being consistently explosive. The D is a walking cluster. If they don't fix the back seven the late season surge may not come. It is a win though. TCU next.