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Recruits react to Hogs thrilling win over TCU

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Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with his players on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, following their 41-38 2OT win over TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
NWA Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with his players on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, following their 41-38 2OT win over TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arkansas prospects in the 2017 and 2018 classes were impressed with the Hogs' 41-38 double overtime win over TCU in Fort Worth.

Arkansas TE commitment Jeremy Patton of Arizona Western

"I had a game myself, but I watched a lot of the first quarter. That's a great win for the program. Should be a deal sealer with a lot of recruits."

2018 CB Ken Montgomery of Tampa, (Fla.) Hillsborough

"That's was one of the best college games I've seen in a long time. Arkansas stayed discipline and did their assignments like they were asked to do and good things happened."

Oklahoma State DE commitment Nelson Mbansor of Pflugerville, (Texas) Hendrickson

"It was great. Thought the D-line was consistently good. I can't wait to get up there for an official visit in October."

2018 LB Bumper Pool of Lucas, (Texas) Lovejoy- Attended the game

"Woo pig. That was amazing to watch. It got me that much more fired up about coming up next week. That was a big one."

2018 WR Lawrence Keys III of New Orleans, (La.) McDonogh 35

"They finished strong. That's was a great way to fight and win the game."

Kansas DE commitment Troy James of Baton Rouge Madison Prep Academy

"It was a great game. it was a back and forth battle. Glad to see they kept fighting and was able to pull it out at the end."

2018 S Gurvan Hall of West Palm Beach, (Fla.) Palm Beach Lakes

"Arkansas played great tonight. I loved how nobody gave up and and finished strong, especially the way the quarterback kept fighting to get in the touchdown to win tonight. I love to be apart of something like that. A great group of men who will fight to the end. Go pigs."

2018 WR I'Shawn Stewart of Bolingbrook, Ill.

"They played a great game. I didn't get a chance to watch from the beginning, but I got a chance to watch when they we're up by 13-0. They showed how they play together as a team in overtime. It was a game that you couldn't have missed."

Hog RB commitment Maleek Williams of Punta Gorda, (Fla.) Charlotte

"Woo Pig. That was really fun to watch."

2018 OL Blaine Scott of Sciotoville East High School in Portsmouth

"I didn't get to see it, but Jimmy (cousin in Arkansas) and I were texting the whole time. Great and exiting win. Woo Pig."

Hog DB commitment Korey Hernandez of Ellenwood, (Ga.) Cedar Grove

"It was a great win, I was on the edge my seat the whole 4th quarter, but the defense played tremendous the first half and Austin Allen is no longer Brandon Allen's little brother #WooPig."

2019 S Brian Williams of Dallas Bishop Dunne

"Extremely exciting game. Great victory. Responded after every mistake and they were able to pull through."

Hog OL commitment Kirby Adcock of Nashville

"The atmosphere where I was watching was unbelievable. Great win for Arkansas."

Dallas Kimball Ath. Devodrick Johnson, who attended the game

"It was live. I love the way they never gave up. Great atmosphere. Love how the fans traveled."

Razorback OL commitment Dalton Wagner of Richmond, (Ill.) Richmond-Burton

"Amazing. A testament to their iron will and tenacity. Amazing leadership out on the field."

Hog ath. commitment De'Vion Warren of Monroe, (La.) Ouachita Parrish

"Amazing finish great play calling . Just playing with heart and not giving up."

2018 Arkansas QB commitment Connor Noland of Greenwood

"It was an amazing game. I think that was a big win for Arkansas, and a confidence booster. Austin Allen played great and really took them down the field with some great throws."

Defensive lineman Javier Edwards of Blinn College

"Great win in OT."

DE Miki Suguturaga of Honolulu Punahou

"Awesome game. Persevered through four quarters and two overtimes."

Arkansas QB commitment Daulton Hyatt of Attalla, (Ala.) Etowah

"Definitely one of the best games I have seen in a long time.. They played together as a team the whole game and were determined to win. I think Austin played a great game and lead them to the win. I also thought the play calling was amazing. I was very impressed by the whole team and the coaching staff."

Hog RB commitment Chase Hayden of Collierville, Tenn., St. George

"It was great game and we never stop fighting. I was really proud of the fight and perseverance of the team."

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