Two phone calls of disappointment for two programs, led to one phone call of excitement for another.
Saturday night, Neville HS standout DT Demarcus Hodge pledged to continue his football career for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Hodge, 6'1" 305lbs, had narrowed his scholarship offers down to 3 schools a few weeks back. The big time DT cut his list to TCU, Mississippi State, and Arkansas.
Hodge makes the 16th commitment of the 2011 class for Arkansas. What Hodge brings to the Arkansas defense instantly is added depth and size up front. Arkansas signed the #3 rated DL class a year ago according to rivals.com, but continues to add to that depth of star quality players with this comittment.
Look for Hodge to make an instant impact in the fall of 2012. He brings strength, the ability to plug the middle of the line, and a knack to draw double teams. Hodge is the Hogs 4th DL commitment of this class
-Clint Alan
Early morning hog calls are likely the norm around the state of Arkansas. Today, Kody Walker gained first hand experience, as he rolled out of bed and chose the Hogs over home state school Missouri.
Walker, a 6'1" 230lb RB out of Jefferson City, MO announced his decision at a pre-set press conference held at Atkins Stadium this morning at 9 a.m.
Walker fits the mold of what Head Hog Bobby Petrino wants in a running back. Big, powerful, gains yards after contact, and one who does not go down easily. In an interview Friday, Walker admitted that the style of offense was a big factor in where he would decide to play at the next level.
The Jeff City product will likely get the opportunity for early playing time as a freshman. Arkansas Head Coach Bobby Petrino has a reputation of giving ample opportunity to everyone, no matter the class. Arkansas has led the nation the last two seasons combined in freshman played & started.
-Clint Alan
