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Title: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hognrock on Dec 02, 2025, 08:43 AM
Per Passed's request I started a thread for football recruiting.  Star ratings are per 247.

Commitments (the bold ones are since Silverfield was hired):

4* Danny Beale - DL
4* Terry Hodges - RB
4* Anthony Kennedy Jr - DL
3* Colton Yarbrough - Edge
3* Dequane Prevo - ATH
3* Keivay Foster - S
3* Tay Lockett - S
3* Jakore Smith - LB
3* Jalon Copeland - CB
3* Ben Mubenga - OL
3* Kyndrick Williams - S
3* Hugh Smith - OL
3* Tucker Young - OL
3* Blair Irvin III - WR

Decommits since Silverfield was hired:

3* Ashley Walker - OL
3* Ashton Dawson - ATH
3* Ari Slocum - DL
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 02, 2025, 09:21 AM
Thanks!  You're a gentleman and a scholar.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: bogeyfree on Dec 02, 2025, 09:21 AM
So is Beale now supposedly heading to Ole Miss??
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 02, 2025, 09:22 AM
I sure hope that Lockett kid pans out. He's been committed to us for like 4 years.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 02, 2025, 09:24 AM
Quote from: bogeyfree on Dec 02, 2025, 09:21 AMSo is Beale now supposedly heading to Ole Miss??

I haven't seen anything on that.  He committed to us yesterday.  Nothing on twatters to suggest he's changed his mind.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 09:46 AM
beale posted this yesterday and there's nothing on the recruiting boards about him and ole miss.

https://x.com/DannyBeale57/status/1995659532119540059
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: bogeyfree on Dec 02, 2025, 09:49 AM
I just had someone text me this morning they read something on a pay board.  I hope it's not true
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 09:51 AM
Quote from: bogeyfree on Dec 02, 2025, 09:49 AMI just had someone text me this morning they read something on a pay board.  I hope it's not true
It's not.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: bogeyfree on Dec 02, 2025, 09:53 AM
It wouldn't make sense but you never know these days
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 09:54 AM
there's an old thread still up on the 247 board when he cancelled his visit earlier in the year and the thought was he would go to ole miss.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 02, 2025, 10:22 AM
Derail...

Recruiting name of the year. Would've loved hearing Paul call the miracle on Markham to FatRat.

https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1995885682867458459?t=TDL2gvilY-nsLrSdyVPKUw&s=19 (https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1995885682867458459?t=TDL2gvilY-nsLrSdyVPKUw&s=19)
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 10:49 AM
supposedly this kid has been contacted. decommitted from va tech yesterday.

https://247sports.com/player/cole-bergeron-46139744/
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: BleedinRed on Dec 02, 2025, 10:51 AM
https://x.com/Rivals/status/1995895193719930897
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Lurk on Dec 02, 2025, 10:56 AM
Quote from: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 09:46 AMbeale posted this yesterday and there's nothing on the recruiting boards about him and ole miss.

https://x.com/DannyBeale57/status/1995659532119540059
Already collecting that sweet nil money.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 12:11 PM
don't have a rivals/on3 account, but it looks like we are going after a 4* qb that decommitted from auburn after the golesh hire.

archer may not be happening.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 02, 2025, 12:20 PM
When Archer de-committed the other day and didn't wait for the Arkansas hire it pretty well told me he wasn't coming. 

Potentially we'll... KJ Jackson, Trevor Jackson (FSU transfer), Grayson Wilson, so we'll probably add a freshman and maybe look at a transfer if/when someone makes a business decision.

Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hognrock on Dec 02, 2025, 12:26 PM
Quote from: animal on Dec 02, 2025, 12:20 PMWhen Archer de-committed the other day and didn't wait for the Arkansas hire it pretty well told me he wasn't coming.

Potentially we'll... KJ Jackson, Trevor Jackson (FSU transfer), Grayson Wilson, so we'll probably add a freshman and maybe look at a transfer if/when someone makes a business decision.



Silverfield had a backup QB at Memphis that is almost identical size wise to KJ but more a pocket passer.  Will be interesting to see if he tries to get him thru the portal.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 12:33 PM
Apparently UCF processed Archer.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Feral on Dec 02, 2025, 12:41 PM
What's the deal with Archer? Did he just stop growing and schools backed off?

Wasn't he being recruited by everyone under the sun years ago?
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: BASS on Dec 02, 2025, 12:41 PM
I'm curious who is on the roster and can come back, and we want them back, but won't do it.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 12:54 PM
wonder if trevor jackson sticks around. kj put out a tweet that seemed to say he was staying and wilson i would guess will also.

maybe archer just likes utah. they have a good coach and the program is doing fine.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 02, 2025, 01:30 PM
Quote from: animal on Dec 02, 2025, 12:20 PMWhen Archer de-committed the other day and didn't wait for the Arkansas hire it pretty well told me he wasn't coming.

Potentially we'll... KJ Jackson, Trevor Jackson (FSU transfer), Grayson Wilson, so we'll probably add a freshman and maybe look at a transfer if/when someone makes a business decision.



Huh?  I thought Kane was never committed to us nor recruited because of size. I was actually hoping he would be if for no other reason than to solid support and $$.  The kid COULD be a player despite his size, and fans would probably love to see him actually brought it.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 02, 2025, 01:33 PM
Quote from: passed on Dec 02, 2025, 01:30 PMHuh?  I thought Kane was never committed to us nor recruited because of size. I was actually hoping he would be if for no other reason than to solid support and $$.  The kid COULD be a player despite his size, and fans would probably love to see him actually brought it.
From UCF He bounced to Utah 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: piglosopher on Dec 02, 2025, 01:59 PM
Quote from: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 12:54 PMwonder if trevor jackson sticks around. kj put out a tweet that seemed to say he was staying and wilson i would guess will also.

maybe archer just likes utah. they have a good coach and the program is doing fine.

Shouldn't be overlooked that Utah wants him. They are one of the best "do more with less" programs in the country IMO.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: One Quarter on Dec 02, 2025, 03:26 PM
I've seen Archer play in person and he was good but I wasn't blown away.  Greenwood murders the 6A, making it somewhat hard to evaluate the QB.  He would be well behind KJ as a freshman and there are better QBs considering Arkansas from the next class.  I'd say we should wish him all the best at Utah.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: WaywardMemphian on Dec 02, 2025, 03:35 PM
Quote from: One Quarter on Dec 02, 2025, 03:26 PMI've seen Archer play in person and he was good but I wasn't blown away.  Greenwood murders the 6A, making it somewhat hard to evaluate the QB.  He would be well behind KJ as a freshman and there are better QBs considering Arkansas from the next class.  I'd say we should wish him all the best at Utah.

Isn't Utah on the schedule. He'll have a career day against us.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hogslobber on Dec 02, 2025, 03:59 PM
Braxton Lindsey from Rogers is headed to BYU.  No idea why other than $.
He needs to be convinced to consider Fayetteville.

Wish Jeff Regan would be considered.  He isn't huge, but is as good as we have seen in Rogers for years.  He is headed to Air Force. He has started for 3 years.  Last 2 were at QB. Here are his stats the last 2 years, and consider he didn't play the 2nd half in many games.

Threw for 5053 yards and 65 TDS

Ran for 3603 and 67 TDS.

Caught 7 TDS

Returned 2 kicks for TDS.

He scored 141 touchdowns the last 2 years.

Kid can run like crazy.

 

Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: arreferee on Dec 02, 2025, 04:57 PM
Quote from: Hogslobber on Dec 02, 2025, 03:59 PMBraxton Lindsey from Rogers is headed to BYU.  No idea why other than $.
He needs to be convinced to consider Fayetteville.

Wish Jeff Regan would be considered.  He isn't huge, but is as good as we have seen in Rogers for years.  He is headed to Air Force. He has started for 3 years.  Last 2 were at QB. Here are his stats the last 2 years, and consider he didn't play the 2nd half in many games.

Threw for 5053 yards and 65 TDS

Ran for 3603 and 67 TDS.

Caught 7 TDS

Returned 2 kicks for TDS.

He scored 141 touchdowns the last 2 years.

Kid can run like crazy.

So, they kid has averaged ~5 TDs per game over the past two seasons?  That's crazy!
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: woodhog14 on Dec 02, 2025, 05:08 PM
Quote from: Hogslobber on Dec 02, 2025, 03:59 PMBraxton Lindsey from Rogers is headed to BYU.  No idea why other than $.
He and his family are Mormon.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 08:37 PM
another kid that says silverfield has been recruiting him for a while.

https://x.com/_joshonair/status/1996011102585376812
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: flash23 on Dec 02, 2025, 08:47 PM
"personal reasons" with that smirk = $$$
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 02, 2025, 08:48 PM
Quote from: flash23 on Dec 02, 2025, 08:47 PM"personal reasons" with that smirk = $$$
lol, no shit.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 09:28 PM
It was more fun leaving bags of cash underneath a bridge or in the HDN years where after a good game players would have 100's stuffed in their shoes in their lockers.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 02, 2025, 09:31 PM
And we get penalized for paying too much for players that actually worked.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 09:33 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 02, 2025, 09:31 PMAnd we get penalized for paying too much for players that actually worked.
"We've had a black cloud over us for years Paul!"
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Loma on Dec 03, 2025, 06:02 AM
Quote from: Feral on Dec 02, 2025, 12:41 PMWhat's the deal with Archer? Did he just stop growing and schools backed off?

Wasn't he being recruited by everyone under the sun years ago?

I've heard he's really not as good as people think.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Loma on Dec 03, 2025, 06:07 AM
Quote from: Hogslobber on Aug 05, 1975, 06:47 AMWish Jeff Regan would be considered. 
 

I'd like to see him catch the ball for the Hogs.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 03, 2025, 06:15 AM
Quote from: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 09:28 PMIt was more fun leaving bags of cash underneath a bridge or in the HDN years where after a good game players would have 100's stuffed in their shoes in their lockers.
Also funner when we had some sanctimonious measure that "we're doing things the right way" unlike those other programs that keep winning all the time. We can't fall back on that now, the illusions are gone and the only thing that remains is incompetence. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: jethro on Dec 03, 2025, 07:15 AM
Quote from: animal on Dec 03, 2025, 06:15 AMAlso funner when we had some sanctimonious measure that "we're doing things the right way" unlike those other programs that keep winning all the time. We can't fall back on that now, the illusions are gone and the only thing that remains is incompetence.


Whew!  I am glad what remains is something we are actually good at.  Gives us that fighting chance.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hogslobber on Dec 03, 2025, 07:57 AM
Quote from: arreferee on Dec 02, 2025, 04:57 PMSo, they kid has averaged ~5 TDs per game over the past two seasons?  That's crazy!

Agree.  Those number must include his sophomore season.

Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: RPL on Dec 03, 2025, 08:02 AM
We have a punter!

PUNTER CONNOR SMITH HAS SIGNED WITH ARKANSAS

He's a 4.5-star kicker!

Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 08:34 AM
beale signed.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hognrock on Dec 03, 2025, 08:43 AM
Quote from: RPL on Dec 03, 2025, 08:02 AMWe have a punter!

PUNTER CONNOR SMITH HAS SIGNED WITH ARKANSAS

He's a 4.5-star kicker!



Hopefully we don't have to use his services very much, but it's nice to have a good one when you need it.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hognrock on Dec 03, 2025, 09:18 AM
@Son of Spam  Our boy, the Alex Collins mini-me (Lawrence Autry) from Collierville, signed with West Virginia. I was told he would follow Sumrall but Sumrall might have told him he wasn't ready for the SEC.  Maybe we can pick him up in a year or two thru the portal after some development. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 09:33 AM
tay lockett signs. glad he didn't get okie doked at the last minute, the kid has been committed for over 2 years.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 09:34 AM
Quote from: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 09:33 AMtay lockett signs. glad he didn't get okie doked at the last minute, the kid has been committed for over 2 years.

And moved to Conway from California this season.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 03, 2025, 09:42 AM
This signing day shit so close to the season ending really fucks schools extra hard who fired their coach and it really didn't seem to help anyone but the schools that quietly fired and hired within a day or two. You pretty well know those schools made up their mind far sooner. 

BUT that should be a deterrent to not fire so quickly or risk ending up like Pedo State. Who probably will end up having to hire an NFL guy to save phace. 



Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 09:48 AM
and with monday starting a dead period, new coaches are really screwed. then you have the portal less than a month later.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Lurk on Dec 03, 2025, 10:10 AM
Why are there even dead periods now? Shouldn't all of the old recruiting rules go out the window? It's like they're doing everything they can to kill football.

Recruiting used to be one of my favorite threads out here. Now, what's the point?
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: The Whyte Boar on Dec 03, 2025, 10:14 AM
I don't even get the portal because it seems like you can pick up and are picking up transfers all the time except during the actual season. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: FNG on Dec 03, 2025, 11:10 AM
Quote from: HTL on Dec 02, 2025, 09:28 PMIt was more fun leaving bags of cash underneath a bridge or in the HDN years where after a good game players would have 100's stuffed in their shoes in their lockers.
I have a good friend who was a starter for the Hogs in the early 70's and he always found a $100 bill in his locker after a win.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Ray Zorback on Dec 03, 2025, 11:16 AM
Quote from: FNG on Dec 03, 2025, 11:10 AMI have a good friend who was a starter for the Hogs in the early 70's and he always found a $100 bill in his locker after a win.

I had no idea it was going on back then. I know a guy that played in the 60's. I'll ask him about it when I see him.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Vito Porkleone on Dec 03, 2025, 11:49 AM
One of my ex-bosses played at UCA in the late 60's.  He said he would come back to the locker room after every game with wads of bills in his helmet.

At UCA.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Ray Zorback on Dec 03, 2025, 12:07 PM
Per Grit:


Jude Hall, WR-ATH, Greenville Christ Church Episcopal School, SC
https://x.com/RazorbackFB/status/1996270847753887987

Flipped from Memphis. 2nd Highest recruit they had committed.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2025, 12:29 PM
Currently 15th in the SEC per 247.  13 on ESPN. 14 per On3.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2025, 12:31 PM
I think Penn State is dead last in the nation.  Hard to recruit without a coach.

https://x.com/PSUBarstool/status/1996037514701013324?s=20
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Ray Zorback on Dec 03, 2025, 12:55 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2025, 12:29 PMCurrently 15th in the SEC per 247.  13 on ESPN. 14 per On3.
south-park-debbie-downer.gif
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 01:49 PM
Quote from: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2025, 12:29 PMCurrently 15th in the SEC per 247.  13 on ESPN. 14 per On3.

Gonna throw the bullseye on my back again...

This is where we have consistently been. Transfer portal rankings have been similar. If NIL stsys as is, and the talent evaluators say we have bottom 4 talent in our conference year over year, what are the realistic expectations?
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 02:04 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 01:49 PMGonna throw the bullseye on my back again...

This is where we have consistently been. Transfer portal rankings have been similar. If NIL stsys as is, and the talent evaluators say we have bottom 4 talent in our conference year over year, what are the realistic expectations?

If Silverfield is remotely competent he will at least improve marginally. 

The last three days of recruiting have shown what many of us believed...that Pittman wasn't working anywhere near as hard as this job requires.   Combine that with average at best strategic ability and we were destined to fail. 

Many if not most of our donor base just want to be acknowledged for their contributions. They want the head coach to show them some attention and actively ask for their help.  In other words, they want their asses kissed.   Pittman only seemed to do that when it benefitted him...when he could travel with the booster to watch their horse run in the Kentucky Derby for example.  Silverfield seems willing to do some of his own fundraising.   If he will do that, we will be back to middle of the pack on the recruiting lists soon. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Ray Zorback on Dec 03, 2025, 02:08 PM
Dequane Prevo, WR, Bentonville

https://x.com/RazorbackFB/status/1996304866025542119
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PM
the guy signed his contract and a day later a dead period starts. the class had completely fallen apart (was ranked like 82nd). so all things considered i'm not sure what was expected.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: FNG on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PM
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Dec 03, 2025, 11:49 AMOne of my ex-bosses played at UCA in the late 60's.  He said he would come back to the locker room after every game with wads of bills in his helmet.

At UCA.
My dad was the CO of the Army Reserve unit (806th Engineer) in Conway in the 60's and lots of the football players at ASTC/SCA became reservists there as the Vietnam conflict ramped up. I would probably recognize the name.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PM
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 02:04 PMIf Silverfield is remotely competent he will at least improve marginally. 

The last three days of recruiting have shown what many of us believed...that Pittman wasn't working anywhere near as hard as this job requires.  Combine that with average at best strategic ability and we were destined to fail. 

Many if not most of our donor base just want to be acknowledged for their contributions. They want the head coach to show them some attention and actively ask for their help.  In other words, they want their asses kissed.  Pittman only seemed to do that when it benefitted him...when he could travel with the booster to watch their horse run in the Kentucky Derby for example.  Silverfield seems willing to do some of his own fundraising.  If he will do that, we will be back to middle of the pack on the recruiting lists soon. 

And I think that is key. If we can't get to middle of the pack talent. We will likely continue to have 2 wins or less in conference. We may not like it, but I don't see how we can realistically expect much more. Precisely why I've pushed the NIL narrative. To this point, it's pushed us further back in the pecking order.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:17 PM
Quote from: vegashog on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PMthe guy signed his contract and a day later a dead period starts. the class had completely fallen apart (was ranked like 82nd). so all things considered i'm not sure what was expected.

We knew we would lose some guys. Getting these in state guys is a great start, but the portal is what counts. We have to do extremely well there.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 03, 2025, 02:30 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PMAnd I think that is key. If we can't get to middle of the pack talent. We will likely continue to have 2 wins or less in conference. We may not like it, but I don't see how we can realistically expect much more. Precisely why I've pushed the NIL narrative. To this point, it's pushed us further back in the pecking order.

I'll hold out til portal period is over to judge anything with the class rankings. 

I will say it was smart of him to go grab the instate talent... even if they never piss a drop for us.  It certainly seems to have 180ed a lot of naysayers in the fan base.  It helps unite the state behind the program.  It MAY raise some NIL $.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 02:32 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:13 PMAnd I think that is key. If we can't get to middle of the pack talent. We will likely continue to have 2 wins or less in conference. We may not like it, but I don't see how we can realistically expect much more. Precisely why I've pushed the NIL narrative. To this point, it's pushed us further back in the pecking order.

I think it's lazy to say NIL is to blame for our current status.  As I've pointed out before we were no worse than mid pack in the first couple of years of NIL and we didn't capitalize.  We paid guys like Jefferson and Sanders to sit on their asses and get fat rather than buying guys to fill holes.  Our lack of success in those years is at least as much to blame as our current year's deficit for the decline.  And then that feeds on itself as the people whose contributions went to KJ's candy stripe suits and Rocket's 30 extra pounds in a 4-8 year are reluctant to give more to the same guy who set their pile of money on fire.

 Even this year we had a prime example, choosing Selman Bridges who never pissed a drop over Jaylon Braxton when it came to our high dollar CB.



Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:33 PM
He's got to sell to those that have NIL money and starting with Arkansas kids was a great move. Hopefully, it pays off quick.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:44 PM
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 02:32 PMI think it's lazy to say NIL is to blame for our current status.  As I've pointed out before we were no worse than mid pack in the first couple of years of NIL and we didn't capitalize.  We paid guys like Jefferson and Sanders to sit on their asses and get fat rather than buying guys to fill holes.  Our lack of success in those years is at least as much to blame as our current year's deficit for the decline.  Even this year we had a prime example, choosing Selman Bridges who never pissed a drop over Jaylon Braxton when it came to our high dollar CB.






Didn't say it's to blame but it's another variable that pushes us backwards. You say mid pack of NIL with nothing to back it up.

Instate SEC talent is minimal. Surrounding states all have SEC schools that are closer in proximity to players. We have been one of the worst SEC teams over the last 15 years. Blame goes to hiring shitty coaches here. So even with money out of the equation, we don't look like an attractive option and are hoping the coach builds a relationship to overcome those disadvantages.

Now, with NIL money jumps to #1 for most kids and we are failing there as well. NIL is the 1 and only thing that can overcome those other disadvantages and we aren't doing it well either.

Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 02:49 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 02:44 PMDidn't say it's to blame but it's another variable that pushes us backwards.

Instate SEC talent is minimal. Surrounding states all have SEC schools that are closer in proximity to players. We have been one of the worst SEC teams over the last 15 years. Blame goes to hiring shitty coaches here. So even with money out of the equation, we don't look like an attractive option and are hoping the coach builds a relationship to overcome those disadvantages.

Now, with NIL money jumps to #1 for most kids and we are failing there as well. NIL is the 1 and only thing that can overcome those other disadvantages and we aren't doing it well either.


Early indications are that we are willing to spend more.  While Pittman's disinterest was a lot of the problem with the in state flips I'm sure we also threw some money their way to make a splash.  It's hard to imagine Silverfield doing that if he doesn't have more available knowing that he's got massive holes to fill through the portal. 

The bulk of the blame goes to Yurachek for fighting NIL rather than figuring it out.  Even more goes to him (with a little to Sam) for assuming that the revenue sharing was truly going to equalize payroll across rosters.  Anyone with a pulse knew that NIL was going to continue to be the differentiator. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 03:11 PM
Agree on HY and I hope you're right. That means we have to do a 180 from where we are. Right now I don't have much faith. Several years of "gonna" and not doing shit has tilted my confidence.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: BleedinRed on Dec 03, 2025, 03:17 PM
If we are 17th in the country in NIL, then NIL isn't the problem.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: HTL on Dec 03, 2025, 03:19 PM
Quote from: BleedinRed on Dec 03, 2025, 03:17 PMIf we are 17th in the country in NIL, then NIL isn't the problem.
I'm guessing it was spread very unevenly. Taylen got the most (Lol). I'm sure we paid up for the LT too. Overpaid to keep Ball and Sorey.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: BleedinRed on Dec 03, 2025, 03:19 PM
Now that may be true.  Still, NIL isn't the issue.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 03:25 PM
Quote from: BleedinRed on Dec 03, 2025, 03:17 PMIf we are 17th in the country in NIL, then NIL isn't the problem.

We are not 17th in the country in NIL.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: The Whyte Boar on Dec 03, 2025, 03:29 PM
NIL hasn't really changed a lot as far as paying players go.  Arkansas has always paid just like everyone else has.  And relatively speaking we are about where we always have been.  We pay better than most but not as good as some.  In other words, about 15 to 25 best in the nation.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 03:35 PM
I would guess closer to 25 which again puts in the bottom of the SEC. That's who we play 8/9 games a year.

And I'm only saying with things as they are and assuming nothing changes, if RS wins 5-8 games a year it's probably where we should expect to be.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 04:16 PM
Quote from: Barton Fink on Dec 03, 2025, 03:35 PMI would guess closer to 25 which again puts in the bottom of the SEC. That's who we play 8/9 games a year.

And I'm only saying with things as they are and assuming nothing changes, if RS wins 5-8 games a year it's probably where we should expect to be.

With the current schedule that's fair. 

He needs to overachieve a little out of the gate the way Sam did.   Then unlike Sam he needs to sustain it and not Arkansas away any momentum he's built.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: piglosopher on Dec 03, 2025, 04:20 PM
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 04:16 PMWith the current schedule that's fair. 

He needs to overachieve a little out of the gate the way Sam did.   Then unlike Sam he needs to sustain it and not Arkansas away any momentum he's built.

Beware the second contract. Backfired both times with Bert and Sam.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 04:37 PM
Quote from: piglosopher on Dec 03, 2025, 04:20 PMBeware the second contract. Backfired both times with Bert and Sam.

Beware the guy who claims to love the state and the university beyond what any other employee in his position would.   We are 2/2 with those guys taking us for every dime they could extract while half assing their efforts.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2025, 04:44 PM
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Dec 03, 2025, 04:37 PMBeware the guy who claims to love the state and the university beyond what any other employee in his position would.   We are 2/2 with those guys taking us for every dime they could extract while half assing their efforts.

Step 1: Silverfield somehow gets us into the CFP and wins a game.

Step 2: Silverfield says that he loves Arkansas and never wants to coach anywhere else for any amount of money.

Step 3: We fire Silverfield because we have finally learned our lesson.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Cerdo on Dec 04, 2025, 05:59 AM
Thank you for starting a recruiting thread Hognrock
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Loma on Dec 04, 2025, 07:05 AM
https://x.com/jeritroser/status/1996277120063132132?s=46 (https://x.com/jeritroser/status/1996277120063132132?s=46)
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Lurk on Dec 04, 2025, 07:59 AM
Good rundown.

https://fanrecap.com/arkansas-razorbacks/arkansas-locks-in-key-2026-recruits-with-one-big-name-missing--5O2w2?utm_source=arkansas-razorbacks&utm_medium=RP&utm_campaign=ncaaf-mk&utm_content=457193851120884&utm_term=pp&fbclid=IwdGRleAOectlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR4HNYqSX6cjq4ThgsYyZGyVIHHexaqavXKKyJ9Xx0a9rUh_kheDnfPSXKAUBw_aem_ToexLLECUfQWpJNFGhy7mA
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Hognrock on Dec 04, 2025, 08:19 AM
Quote from: Cerdo on Dec 04, 2025, 05:59 AMThank you for starting a recruiting thread Hognrock

 :thumb_up: It was driving my OCD crazy with the recruiting stuff mixed in the Silverfield thread.  This should get really popping when the portal opens.  I think that is where we will see (or not) the "greatest recruiting class evar" per Silverfield.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Cerdo on Dec 04, 2025, 03:41 PM
I'm not a recruiting nerd but appreciate the information.  Vince Lombardi could not have put together a winning record with last season's talent and that is where you start.  EVERY single moment a Hog hit an opponent this season, it went backwards for us.  We were physically weak.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 04, 2025, 03:48 PM
Quote from: Cerdo on Dec 04, 2025, 03:41 PMI'm not a recruiting nerd but appreciate the information.  Vince Lombardi could not have put together a winning record with last season's talent and that is where you start.  EVERY single moment a Hog hit an opponent this season, it went backwards for us.  We were physically weak.
I think Larry Worth hit someone really hard and we immediately got a targeting call...might have been again Auburn
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 04, 2025, 08:36 PM
We need some out of the box solutions and I have an idea


https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxUvZoCj40/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Barton Fink on Dec 04, 2025, 08:53 PM
I'd argue we had too many 12 yr old girls on this year's roster.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Gambler on Dec 04, 2025, 09:17 PM
Quote from: animal on Dec 04, 2025, 08:36 PMWe need some out of the box solutions and I have an idea


https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxUvZoCj40/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
I believe you're thinking about inside the box.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: TC on Dec 04, 2025, 09:28 PM
Quote from: Gambler on Dec 04, 2025, 09:17 PMI believe you're thinking about inside the box.

And even though it's sideways, it's still a box.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Gambler on Dec 04, 2025, 09:29 PM
Quote from: TC on Dec 04, 2025, 09:28 PMAnd even though it's sideways, it's still a box.
Science.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: FNG on Dec 05, 2025, 08:46 AM
Quote from: TC on Dec 04, 2025, 09:28 PMAnd even though it's sideways, it's still a box.
Makes it almost impossible to slide down a bannister without sounding like you have a flat tire, tho
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: TC on Dec 05, 2025, 12:21 PM
Quote from: FNG on Dec 05, 2025, 08:46 AMMakes it almost impossible to slide down a bannister without sounding like you have a flat tire, tho

Back in the day my buddy used to like them big Asian girls. When she'd slide down one it sounded like a Peterbilt with its Jake break on.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 05, 2025, 01:04 PM
Quote from: TC on Dec 05, 2025, 12:21 PMBack in the day my buddy used to like them big Asian girls. When she'd slide down one it sounded like a Peterbilt with its Jake break on.

 :maundoed: Heard and pictured.
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: GeoHogsGeo on Dec 06, 2025, 11:29 AM
Quote from: TC on Dec 05, 2025, 12:21 PMBack in the day my buddy used to like them big Asian girls. When she'd slide down one it sounded like a Peterbilt with its Jake break on.

I had a "friend".

IMG_1624.jpeg
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: animal on Dec 06, 2025, 07:42 PM
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRVpFMfDk0Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMbHEaXPtQi/?hl=en&img_index=1


I like this basketball coach...she's got priorities. 
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: egregious on Dec 07, 2025, 01:38 AM
What movie was that where they said,

"That's a big b****!"

very attractive though
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: passed on Dec 07, 2025, 05:49 AM
Quote from: egregious on Dec 07, 2025, 01:38 AMWhat movie was that where they said,

"That's a big b****!"

very attractive though

That's a HUUUGE bitch! 

-Deuce Bigalow
Title: Re: 2026 Class - FB Recruiting
Post by: Thin Red Swine on Dec 07, 2025, 07:32 AM
Quote from: egregious on Dec 07, 2025, 01:38 AMWhat movie was that where they said,

"That's a big b****!"

very attractive though