Comments on: Field Observations

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:03:39 +0000

It's really not that suprising that Tyler Wilson is competing strongly for the back-up QB duties. I've watched most of his games for the last 2 years now, and he definately can make any throw on the field. Very accurate passer. He really does need to put on some weight though. I'd like to see Nathan and Alex come on strong enough to secure the depth chart, so Tyler can spend a year getting bigger. He's going to have his hands full with Mallett next year, but I can also envision 2 very talented QBs for the next few years. GO HOGS!!!

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:04:53 +0000

It seem's kind of strange, but we've went from having the most talented backfield in the country, to possibly having the most talented TE corps in the country. Huh. I guess it just depends on what kind of offense you run, doesn't it? Too bad we're just now trying to utilize all of them. We can only emagine what this offense would have looked like a year ago. I wonder what it would have looked like 2 years ago, with the defense we had to go with it? I've got a pretty good idea, but I guess we'll never really know for sure.

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:52:32 +0000

I think our defense still has a chance to do a lot of improving. We still have 2 weeks until the season kick's off, and we should be able to get better over the following 2 weeks in games with Western Illinois and La. Monroe, before we have to tackle the Longhorns. Staying injury-free is a must, but not garunteed. Our veterans are going to have to step up on the D, so we won't have to rely on so many of the new-comers. Leadership is invaluable to these young guys at this point in the season.

By: LA Hog

LA Hog — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:23:34 +0000

BlindHog, I haven't seen or read any good article about the defense this year, so hopefully they can improve over the next few weeks. We are probably going to have to out score teams this year.

By: BlindHog

BlindHog — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:19:47 +0000

Either the Offense is incredible or we are going to have score alot just to stay in the game. Two weeks to go. They can still make some improvement. Six weeks to Alabama. They will improve.

By: LA Hog

LA Hog — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:31:21 +0000

Offensively they look pretty good so far, I am curious to know if Nathan Dick has established himself as the the solid number 2 or is there some competition. It looks like via inter that Tyler Wilson is going to be hard to keep off the field.

By: Walking on Sunshine

Walking on Sunshine — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:53:38 +0000

Chris Gragg caught 2 TDs in yesterday's scrimmage. Lucas Miller caught 4 passes for 150. Good days ahead….on offense at least.

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:24:27 +0000

I'm glad the knee sprang that Curtis recieved yesterday wasn't serious. If he stay's healthy, our backfield could be dangerous this year with him in the rotation. I like our backs. They just need fine-tuning. Glad to see Adams back out there making a long TD grab too. These young kids are getting lots of opportunitys to make plays in this system. These guys are cranking out lots of reps every day, so there's plenty of action for everybody. Petrino wasn't kidding about how he was going to run his practices. If any of these young guys are going to play this year, he's definately going to see what they got, on a consistant basis first. I noticed new names like Jerico Nelson, Dennis Johnson, Chris Childs, and Chris Gragg popping up after the last couple of practices. This is incouraging.

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By: BlindHog

BlindHog — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:55:07 +0000

We are going to be young and thin. We have a tough schedule. There is nothing like flying under the radar, having something to prove, having all of the pressure on the other guy who is looking ahead or still getting over a tough loss. It looks like an exciting 7-5 to me. But, the preaseason picks are never right. Some team never jells, one is bit by too many injuries, and one overlooked team always catches fire with teamwork and developed talent no one was looking for. We'll see how hungry these older guys are and if there are any future All-SEC guys in this freshman class.

By: TEXASHOG

TEXASHOG — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:34:55 +0000

Bobby Petrino had some very decent defenses at Louisville and I look for the Razorbacks to come around this year, though the young talent must step up. The LB coach played [linebacker] for Petrino at Louisville and is suppose to be a fiery motivator. I see the offense lighting things up and the defense getting better as the season rocks on. They will be better than advertised and in two to three years, with Ryan Mallett at the reins, play for a BCS berth. Go Hogs!

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:54:33 +0000

Has anyone noticed, besides myself, that the Hogs 2009 recruiting class is almost void of DTs? There are a few talented DEs to mention that are truly considering the Hogs, but the only two interior linemen worth mentioning are Darrinton Sentimore, out of Louisiana, and Eric Smiley of Helena-West Helena. Sentimore has 4 offers from major, div. 1 programs, including the Hogs, but appears to be high on LSU, and looks to be just waiting on thier offer. Smiley was recruited by Nutt, while still coaching the Hogs, and appears to be leaning to Ole Miss and Washinton, which is where he's from. After that, there are no true interior linemen to mention that the Hogs have offered. It could be a down year for that position.

By: GonzoHog

GonzoHog — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:44:56 +0000

That's good news that the RBs are looking like contributers. Curtis and Johnson are both said to have good recieving hands too, so that fits in well with the type of offense Petrino runs. It's also good news that Jerious Wright is coming along so well. I hope Joe Adams will be able to get back onto the field soon. If Cleveland and Tuck can continue to heal, without any re-accuring injuries, I think we'll be fine with talent and depth at those positions. The same pretty much goes for the DL too. We really need Mitchell to fully recover from his knee surjury, back in the spring. He will be a difference maker in the middle. Most sucsessful SEC defenses have that talented 300 pounder anchoring the line. We have to be lucky with getting all of those guys back to 100%. If we can do that, the LBs will definately be our one weak spot, not only because of injuries and arrest problems, but the simple fact is the ones that are left are very young and inexsperienced, and basically, just a tad bit under-sized. This group really need's another full year in the weight room. I'm keeping my fingures crossed that the LBs will be our only major concerns this year.