Monroe News Star: Hodge set on Arkansas despite TCU temptation

[TopFrog]

Monroe News Star: Hodge set on Arkansas despite TCU temptation

By Jerit Roser • jroser@thenewsstar.com

Two of the area's top prospects, defensive tackles Demarcus Hodge of Neville and Chuck Hunter of West Monroe, playing side by side for one of the nation's top college football programs would've been an intriguing prospect for local fans.It was tempting for the prep standouts too, but not tempting enough.

Hodge said he is still committed to sign with Arkansas on Wednesday's National Signing Day despite Hunter's pledge to TCU and a good visit with the Horned Frogs.

"It would've been great, both coming from the same town," he said. "It would've made that place more homey, and it would've been great for both of our families to make it easier for them to come watch us play. It would've been a great opportunity, and I have thought about it, but I still feel like the best opportunity for me personally is at Arkansas." ...

 

[berryfrog95]

well alright.....lots of 'but's' in that quote from Hodge...

 

[LVfrog]

Would have been nice but I think we got the better one.

 

[FrogAbroad]

"... but I still feel like the best opportunity for me personally is at Arkansas."

It's a very tough decision for a young person to make. Not even old enough to vote or enter a contract in most states, they have to make a decision that will shape their career and life.

In the final analysis he's got to go with whatever he perceives to be his own personal "best opportunity." I wish his choice had been TCU, but wherever he goes I still wish him wonderful opportunities for personal success in his endeavors.

 

[Cougar/Frog]

I think it is very interesting where his mom wants him to go. Moms have a lot of influence over all.....but who knows....

 

[Gunner]

I think it is very interesting where his mom wants him to go. Moms have a lot of influence over all.....but who knows....

He could be a last minute switch. If we have room?

 

[West Coast Johnny]

Sounds to me like Hodge liked TCU better, but picked Arkansas anyway.

 

[Cougar/Frog]

Sounds to me like Hodge liked TCU better, but picked Arkansas anyway.

Given that the Hogs are a SEC school, we never know what "other" issues might be involved.....

 

[TopFrog]

Bump for people like Feisty

 

[NubomTurk]

I think it is very interesting where his mom wants him to go. Moms have a lot of influence over all.....but who knows....

Sisters and cousins have a lot of influence in Arkansas, too.

 

[TopFrog]

Sisters and cousins have a lot of influence in Arkansas, too.

Also some farm animals.

 

[Zebra Frog]

I wish this player nothing but the best if he has decided to go to Arkansas, but just wait until he has his first encounter with Bobby P at Ark. Talk about a jerk.

 

[dawg]

Given that the Hogs are a SEC school, we never know what "other" issues might be involved.....

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