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Why does Petrino seem to struggle on the recruiting trail?

Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:49 am
Posted by Rex Manning
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:49 am
I mean obviously he's a very good X's and O's coach. I would just think that a lot of top players would want to give Arkansas a look considering the last couple of seasons they have had yet they can't seem to lock down a top class. Arkansas is a fairly attractive school too so I just don't get it. Is his personality that bad?
Posted by oklahogjr
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:50 am to
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I mean obviously he's a very good X's and O's coach. I would just think that a lot of top players would want to give Arkansas a look considering the last couple of seasons they have had yet they can't seem to lock down a top class. Arkansas is a fairly attractive school too so I just don't get it. Is his personality that bad?

Because DGBs mom is a tattle tail goody two shoes.
This post was edited on 2/2/12 at 12:01 pm
Posted by mwlewis
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:51 am to
I've talked to some people that have met him and they say that he really doesnt have a great personality. They say he is a nice guy but he is hard to hold a conversation with.
Posted by Marty McFrat
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:51 am to
Good question. I really want to know myself...

Our football opts center needs to hurry up and be done so we can be like "look at our nice shite! Come here."

Posted by DvlsAdvocat
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:51 am to
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Why does Petrino seem to struggle on the recruiting trail?


Because he's at Arkansas...
Posted by kjacksonp
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:52 am to
If his behavior in the LSU game is an example of his self-control, I wonder...
Posted by Rex Manning
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:53 am to
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Because he's at Arkansas...


I mean I know they don't have a ton of in state talent but neither does Oklahoma.

And yeah I know Arkansas doesn't have a 100,000 seat stadium or anything like that but come on that's a much better place to go to school and play than a lot of places out there.
Posted by Cruiserhog
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:53 am to
he doesnt struggle, its a perception myth that Rivals is always right, just about every single class he has as a HC has been rerated usually 20 spots higher and most ended up in the top ten reranked.

2008 ranked 36 average reranked at 6th

rivals struggles with evaluations
Posted by oklahogjr
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:54 am to
by the way i'm not mad that we didn't land DGB. I'm mad that she has decided to berate our program to a reporter and insinuate quite a bit of bullshite.
Posted by Silverback
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:54 am to
Because he coaches a mediocre program with no hope of wining with any regularity?
Posted by Elleshoe
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:54 am to
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Because DGBs mom is a bitch.


RA'ed.... not supposed to talk about recruits' families.
Posted by Rex Manning
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:55 am to
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he doesnt struggle, its a perception myth that Rivals is always right, just about every single class he has as a HC has been rerated usually 20 spots higher and most ended up in the top ten reranked.

2008 ranked 36 average reranked at 6th

rivals struggles with evaluations


Well sure the sites are far from perfect but there's good evidence out there that to win an NC you need to pull in top ten classes.
Posted by Swoopin
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:56 am to
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insinuate quite a bit of bullshite.


What if it's true?
Posted by CNB
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:57 am to
It's Arkansas. While the campus is nice an the scenery is nice, it's gotta be hard to recruit there.

No offense to the Arky faithful.
Posted by sugatowng
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:57 am to
quote:

Because he coaches a mediocre program with no hope of wining with any regularity?


Posted by Cruiserhog
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:57 am to
he doesnt struggle, its a perception myth that Rivals is always right, just about every single class he has as a HC has been rerated usually 20 spots higher and most ended up in the top ten reranked.

2008 ranked 36 average reranked at 6th

rivals struggles with evaluations


quote:

Arkansas is a fairly attractive school too so I just don't get it


Petrino if you watch his class introduction looks for a specific type of player, high character, multi sport, long frames and fast and him probably being a bit of a dick does limit his ability to sell the program

Posted by AUCE05
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:58 am to
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Posted by Silverback
Because he coaches a mediocre program with no hope of wining with any regularity?



I hope you enjoy being a douche
Posted by Cruiserhog
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:58 am to
I edited my post to include, that yes he can be a dick
Posted by oklahogjr
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:58 am to
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RA'ed.... not supposed to talk about recruits' families.


Not a recruits family member now. Also she just decided to rat out our boosters.....I really think DGB stayed home because of his girlfriend anyways.
Posted by busey
First Coast, Florida
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 2/2/12 at 11:59 am to
Probably stuck in no man's land. He can't bow up to the LSUs, Bamas, and Texas's on the recruiting trail. He also can't necessarily promise kids they'll see the field quickly and often like some schools can.

Also, I've heard the personality thing is true, too.
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