2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[Spurstro]

:toast that we all know that he is going to pick Texas
:nope that he loves the attention and will announce on National TV


How do you know that's why he's making this decision?

Maybe UT recommended it to help them get a little more exposure?

[TheMex]

How do you know that's why he's making this decision?

Maybe UT recommended it to help them get a little more exposure?
I just assumed that. Thats my bad, I just don't like it. That is all.

[Spurstro]

I just assumed that. Thats my bad, I just don't like it. That is all.

I understand what you're saying. Do you like when they have press conferences at their school to announce their decision?


Do they still show the player and their families with several college hats in front of them during the game? If a player has already committed do they not even show them or interview them?

[TFloss32]

Senior video for ATH Kendall Sanders:

http://www.youtube.com/v/DIrBQH8Aa5I

[TFloss32]

A&M CFO makes a big mistake:

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/aggies/2011/11/aggies-athletics-cfo-admits-to-calling-am-president-putz/

[the chronic]

A&M CFO makes a big mistake:

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/aggies/2011/11/aggies-athletics-cfo-admits-to-calling-am-president-putz/

nice find

:blah

[TFloss32]

From an Ole Miss site:

RedCupRebellion The Cup
"A source close to the Cup has informed us that Alabama DC Kirby Smart is to be hired as the OM head coach. Announcement later this week."

[ThePop]

From an Ole Miss site:

RedCupRebellion The Cup
"A source close to the Cup has informed us that Alabama DC Kirby Smart is to be hired as the OM head coach. Announcement later this week."


Texags won't be happy.

[billfromlaketravis]

Kendall Sander's senior highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrBQH8Aa5I

Yeah he's pretty good. I'd be fine with Texas keeping Sanders at WR. Play. Maker.

[stretch]

Kendall Sander's senior highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIrBQH8Aa5I

Yeah he's pretty good. I'd be fine with Texas keeping Sanders at WR. Play. Maker.

considering how UT always seems to end up developing kickass CBs, I would be perfectly happy with him playing CB as well, as long as he can tackle. With his incredible athleticism, he could create some serious havoc on the outsides.

[TFloss32]

Update on OL Donald Hawkins...Auburn's OL coach, Jeff Grimes (same guy who recruited OL Christian Westerman), visited Hawkins yesterday at his school and extended an offer. He's also trying to get him back to Auburn for an official visit in the near future. Hawkins has three official visit opportunities this weekend (nothing is set in stone): Auburn, Mississippi State and Oklahoma State. He wasn't exactly receptive to Grimes' sales pitch because Auburn is late to the party, MSU is in his home state so they're considered a realistic threat and OSU hasn't had any contact with Hawkins since before Thanksgiving so he has no travel plans for Stillwater this weekend. All signs point to Texas and Stacy Searels at the moment:

"I guess my mindset is on Texas right now," Hawkins said.

[TFloss32]

**DB Kevin Vaccaro of Brownwood tweeted yesterday that he will be taking an official visit to UT for banquet weekend. We can add him to the list.

**2013 TE Ricky Seals-Jones of Sealy was offered by Notre Dame yesterday.

[stretch]

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/11/30/texas-texas-am-is-over-please-shut-the-fuck-up-forever/

pretty amusing

[TFloss32]

Dan Mullen of Mississippi State remains the #1 candidate for the Penn State job. MSU officials continue to deny the interest. Mullen is from Pennsylvania originally and has spent the majority of his life in the Northeast.

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/college/football/view/20111130dan_mullen_said_to_be_a_top_candidate_for_ penn_state_coaching_vacancy_1/srvc=home&position=recent

[TheMex]

Dan Mullen of Mississippi State remains the #1 candidate for the Penn State job. MSU officials continue to deny the interest. Mullen is from Pennsylvania originally and has spent the majority of his life in the Northeast.

http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/college/football/view/20111130dan_mullen_said_to_be_a_top_candidate_for_ penn_state_coaching_vacancy_1/srvc=home&position=recent
This can't be good for us. There's that connection between Manny Diaz and Mississippi St and any assistant coach in the nation would die for a head coach in the SEC.

[TFloss32]

This can't be good for us. There's that connection between Manny Diaz and Mississippi St and any assistant coach in the nation would die for a head coach in the SEC.

Always a possibility but I don't think Diaz and his wife are in any rush to get back to Starkville. Very tough place to succeed amongst other things. Interested to see if he'll get offered if it opens up.

[TFloss32]

Mike Leach to Washington State looking good.

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/30/2597071/mike-leach-hired-washington-state-football-coach

[The Reckoning]

Mike Leach to Washington State looking good.

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/30/2597071/mike-leach-hired-washington-state-football-coach


"as he'd been fired by ESPN analyst Craig James*"

:lol

[TFloss32]

TE Gerron Ballard of Whitewright has committed to TCU. UT had him on campus over the summer for one of their camps, but there was never a high interest. This news is relevant because he's the teammate of 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes. May not be much of a stretch to say TCU offered to get a leg up in that recruitment.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Gerren-Ballard-124072

[TFloss32]

Bruce Chambers is still interested enough in TE Vincent Hobbs of Mesquite Horn that he's going to visit him next Tuesday. Chambers will watch Hobbs play basketball and then they're supposed to sit down and discuss UT's recruiting plan for him and a possible visit to Austin.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DB Marcell Harris of Groveland, FL has another unofficial visit to UT in the works. He'll be in San Antonio in January for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl and the training combine that's held for all of the underclassmen. He's hoping to get to Austin while he's in Texas. Harris continues to have regular contact with Duane Akina and lists UT in his top two (sometimes his top school).

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DB Marcell Harris of Groveland, FL has another unofficial visit to UT in the works. He'll be in San Antonio in January for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl and the training combine that's held for all of the underclassmen. He's hoping to get to Austin while he's in Texas. Harris continues to have regular contact with Duane Akina and lists UT in his top two (sometimes his top school).


Would be an EPIC OOS pull.

[ThePop]

Has he actually been offered yet?

[TFloss32]

Has he actually been offered yet?

Rumor goes that he was offered at UT's summer camp.

[TFloss32]

Update on JUCO DE Denico Autry...he will not be available to attend UT's team banquet because he's scheduled to visit Miami that same weekend. His East Mississippi CC team plays in the JUCO national title on Saturday in Arizona so he'd be able to focus on recruiting more after that game is complete. However, he did say he wasn't sure if he'd take any additional visits. I'm not positive but I believe Autry is a spring enrollee, so UT is running out of time with this one.

[TFloss32]

Early junior film for 2013 DB Marcell Harris:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh3TGpd3cgg&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Senior video on WR Thomas Johnson:

http://www.youtube.com/v/QtEgyIHXuNk

[DesignatedT]

A.J Hilliard has also committed to TCU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/Duke/football/recruiting/player-A.J.-Hilliard-118712

Couple nice pickups for them.

[the chronic]

Looks like Andrus Peat is about to make another visit to FSU. Still shocked if he ends up anywhere but NU, but certainly looks like we're out of it barring a big shocker of getting another visit.

[TFloss32]

OL/DL Arik Armstead is still working with the UT staff to set up an official visit for banquet weekend. However, his trip will depend on his team's playoff schedule. They have a game this weekend and the result will supposedly determine whether or not Armstead makes it to Austin. If his team loses, he should be in attendance.

[billfromlaketravis]

OL/DL Arik Armstead is still working with the UT staff to set up an official visit for banquet weekend. However, his trip will depend on his team's playoff schedule. They have a game this weekend and the result will supposedly determine whether or not Armstead makes it to Austin. If his team loses, he should be in attendance.


Yet another variable on Armstead making it down for the Banquet. Is it the ACT or the playoffs? Choose an excuse and go with it Armsteads.

I think Texas should focus on Javonte Magee. By close of business tomorrow, TAMU could be without a head coach.

[DesignatedT]

Magee has some academic problems doesn't he? Is that all clear now?

[billfromlaketravis]

Magee has some academic problems doesn't he? Is that all clear now?


Magee has allegedly cleaned up his transcript. He does go to SA Sam Houston so you never know. Wherever Magee decides to go, I suggest that school keep a close eye on his final semester.

[TFloss32]

Some notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**We can add five-star DE Mario Edwards of Denton Ryan to the list of visitors for the team banquet next weekend. UT isn't thought to be much of a player in this recruitment, but banquet weekend has changed a few minds in the past. A couple Florida State coaches were at Edwards' high school yesterday and followed up with an in-home visit later on in the evening.

**OL Donald Hawkins is saying he will not take any visits this weekend and doesn't have any additional visits planned. Things are looking very good for Texas at the moment and Stacy Searels is expected to be in Mississippi early next week for a visit.

[TFloss32]

Arizona State closing in on Houston's Kevin Sumlin:

http://arizona.sbnation.com/arizona-st-sun-devils/2011/11/30/2602109/arizona-state-coaching-search-kevin-sumiln

[billfromlaketravis]

Some notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**We can add five-star DE Mario Edwards of Denton Ryan to the list of visitors for the team banquet next weekend. UT isn't thought to be much of a player in this recruitment, but banquet weekend has changed a few minds in the past. A couple Florida State coaches were at Edwards' high school yesterday and followed up with an in-home visit later on in the evening.

**OL Donald Hawkins is saying he will not take any visits this weekend and doesn't have any additional visits planned. Things are looking very good for Texas at the moment and Stacy Searels is expected to be in Mississippi early next week for a visit.


Floss any timetable on Hawkins? With his semester ending and his football season over, you would think recruiting is his primary focus. I'm thinking it goes down after finals. Hawkins will have a ton of interview requests should he commit to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Floss any timetable on Hawkins? With his semester ending and his football season over, you would think recruiting is his primary focus. I'm thinking it goes down after finals. Hawkins will have a ton of interview requests should he commit to Texas.

Not sure, bud. It's confusing because there are various reports about when he'll be available to enroll. His commitment announcement will probably be in the next week or two if he's a spring enrollee as opposed to arriving on campus in June. Hopefully it goes down around the time Searels visits him at his school and they can iron out the final details.

[TFloss32]

**Add ATH Kendall Sanders to the list for banquet weekend.

**DT Javonte Magee's teammate, OL Ralphael Green, is taking an official visit to Mizzou the same weekend as UT's team banquet. He's been quoted as saying Magee will come with him on that trip so things are still up in the air as to when he'll get to Austin.

[ThePop]

What are these rumors about Trey Williams looking around?

[scottspurs]

What are these rumors about Trey Williams looking around?

Yeah I heard on another site that Applewhite was still pursuing him and that he was looking at other schools. Don't really know what the truth is to all this. He would be perfect in the Monroe/Goodwin roles and as a PR/KR. He could also work well in the Wildcat.

[TFloss32]

Yeah I heard on another site that Applewhite was still pursuing him and that he was looking at other schools. Don't really know what the truth is to all this. He would be perfect in the Monroe/Goodwin roles and as a PR/KR. He could also work well in the Wildcat.

There's been a lot of talk about him and ATH Bralon Addison going around this week. I'm not buying most of it but the rumors aren't dying down with the talk of Sherman being fired. The talk is both Williams and Addison are looking at visiting Oklahoma State (Addison was originally commited to OSU) and Williams may also go see Auburn.

[TFloss32]

This article is giving Sherman at least one more season:

http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/12/1/2602690/mike-sherman-texas-am-coach

[TFloss32]

**Add ATH Kendall Sanders to the list for banquet weekend.

This will be Sanders' official visit to UT.

[TFloss32]

I had a feeling this one was far from over. WR Marcus Johnson, who committed to Texas A&M on Thursday night, has been invited to take an official visit to UT for the team banquet and he has accepted. He's all UT if they offer. Add him to the list.

[ThePop]

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/story/_/id/7299790/manny-diaz-work-texas-longhorns-defense-swift-impressive

Good read about Diaz and our defense

[billfromlaketravis]

I had a feeling this one was far from over. WR Marcus Johnson, who committed to Texas A&M on Thursday night, has been invited to take an official visit to UT for the team banquet and he has accepted. He's all UT if they offer. Add him to the list.


Haha. Marcus Johnson is very committed to the Aggies.

It's that time of year again, Aggie Decommitment Season.

[TFloss32]

Haha. Marcus Johnson is very committed to the Aggies.

It's that time of year again, Aggie Decommitment Season.

I understand why he committed to A&M. Their class is filling up and he needed to cement his place just in case UT didn't offer. Now that's he's been invited to the team banquet, it's pretty much a given he'll get one. Hell, maybe MJ or Colbert will beat Sanders to that 20th commitment.

[DesignatedT]

It's been widely known that MJ was waiting for a Texas offer. I heard that he has already committed to UT.

[TFloss32]

It's been widely known that MJ was waiting for a Texas offer. I heard that he has already committed to UT.

A family member of his (some think it's MJ himself) has been trolling OrangeBloods for the better part of a year saying how much the kid loves UT and that he wants an offer badly. I liken him to Sanders in the sense that the staff already knows they have him wrapped up. He's not visiting campus for another "maybe we'll offer you." It's just a matter of the announcement.

[DesignatedT]

I like Johnson over Sanders. Just my opinion. Youll get them both so doesn't matter lol

[TFloss32]

I like Johnson over Sanders. Just my opinion. Youll get them both so doesn't matter lol

Johnson is definitely the more pure WR prospect. Kid had some sick numbers this year.

[TheMex]

According to 24/7, Texas has officially offered WR Marcus Johnson.

[TFloss32]

Even better news on WR Marcus Johnson...per Hook 'Em 24/7, he's already been offered by the staff so this one is developing quickly. This offer supposedly has nothing to do with UT's recruitment of WR Dorial Green-Beckham. The staff wants WR talent on campus and they want it now.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas has officially offered WR Marcus Johnson.

My bad, Mex.

[TheMex]

Even better news on WR Marcus Johnson...per Hook 'Em 24/7, he's already been offered by the staff so this one is developing quickly. This offer supposedly has nothing to do with UT's recruitment of WR Dorial Green-Beckham. The staff wants WR talent on campus and they want it now.
WR attrition #s ?? What do you think?? 2/3??

My guess is: Darius White, Desean Hales, and Bryant Jackson moving back to DB.


My bad, Mex.
All good, youre the king. I like your updates better than mine anyway.

[TFloss32]

WR attrition #s ?? What do you think?? 2/3??

My guess is: Darius White, Desean Hales, and Bryant Jackson moving back to DB.

Looks like good guesses to me. White may never make his way into the rotation with the young guns coming in and he's clearly got some issues, Hales may take his diploma and move along, I like Jackson at DB a lot better than at WR and there could be some uncertainty with Harris. I don't think his foot is healing properly. Not at all saying he'll transfer, it's just something that's been brought up. The WR recruiting heating up lately speaks volumes about what the staff thinks of the current WRs aside from Shipley.


All good, youre the king. I like your updates better than mine anyway.

I much prefer you guys chiming in. There's times where I feel like I'm talking to myself.

[Trill Clinton]

I hope we find an answer at QB. Anybody know if Brewer is going to redshirt. If he isn't does that mean McCoy or Ash will transfer like Gilbert did?

I hate seeing all these talented recievers we have and are going to get but not have a QB who can get the ball to them, accurately and consistently.

[shyne]

What's the rumor on Mack retiring

[ThePop]

What's the rumor on Mack retiring

A radio station in Topeka started this rumor. Only way this would happen is if Mack has health problems, because otherwise I doubt he's close to retiring.

Last week:
"I have been here 14 years and I plan on being here a long time.’’

[TFloss32]

I hope we find an answer at QB. Anybody know if Brewer is going to redshirt. If he isn't does that mean McCoy or Ash will transfer like Gilbert did?

I hate seeing all these talented recievers we have and are going to get but not have a QB who can get the ball to them, accurately and consistently.

Welcome to the thread, sir.

I think Brewer will be given a chance to win the job during the spring and fall (he is a Harsin recruit) and his redshirt status will depend on how he does and if someone else transfers out. If McCoy doesn't win the job next year and decides to leave, Brewer can't redshirt. It would be ideal if he could but that's under the assumption that Ash or McCoy establishes himself as "the man." Gilbert wasn't able to separate himself from the rest of the pack causing the QB depth chart to be shaky from the beginning of spring practice.

[TFloss32]

What's the rumor on Mack retiring

Is this from today? Or the same talk that's been going around for a few weeks?

[ThePop]

Is this from today? Or the same talk that's been going around for a few weeks?

It's from today, though the cosm is claiming this is the information they've been holding for the last few weeks.

[shyne]

I bet it's true just a gut feeling

[scottspurs]

It's from today, though the cosm is claiming this is the information they've been holding for the last few weeks.

WHAT? link? :wow

[scottspurs]

Chris Petersen's name is popping up a lot as lead replacement if true.

[TFloss32]

Remember those mystery recruits that Hook 'Em 24/7 has been sitting on for a few weeks? Well, the in-state, committed prospect was ATH Kendall Sanders. The out-of-state, committed recruit is TE Christo Kourtzidis of Orange, CA who is an FSU verbal. Talks have slowed there and he's not expected to visit UT at this point.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...rtzidis-124234 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christo-Kourtzidis-124234)

[ThePop]

WHAT? link? :wow

I'm too lazy to find a link, but if you remember, either barking carnival or recruitocosm had an article saying they have some information on mack's future but they will not be releasing it right now out of respect for the program. Now on twitter:

"Topeka radio reporting Mack to retire after Sat. That the news you held the Humidor back for?"
Cosm: "Sort of"

Carnival: "Not trying to stir you guys up but you know @Recruitocosm has sources. He's had some input that he sat on out of respect for Mack, team."
"Just got off the phone with @Recruitocosm. Potentially interesting days ahead."

BS in my opinion (unless it involves health reasons)

[TFloss32]

Chris Peterson's name is popping up a lot as lead replacement if true.

Consider me in the group that thinks Petersen is the prime candidate to replace Mack when he decides to hang 'em up. Sometimes I think UT hired Harsin not only because he's a great coach, but he knows Petersen's system inside and out. By the time Petersen arrives at UT, everything he's trying to achieve will have been implemented allowing for a smoother transition into his new job and continuity for the Texas program. Whatever happens I'm pretty sure Mack will hit a grand slam with his successor.

[TFloss32]

I'm too lazy to find a link, but if you remember, either barking carnival or recruitocosm had an article saying they have some information on mack's future but they will not be releasing it right now out of respect for the program. Now on twitter:

"Topeka radio reporting Mack to retire after Sat. That the news you held the Humidor back for?"
Cosm: "Sort of"

Carnival: "Not trying to stir you guys up but you know @Recruitocosm has sources. He's had some input that he sat on out of respect for Mack, team."
"Just got off the phone with @Recruitocosm. Potentially interesting days ahead."

BS in my opinion (unless it involves health reasons)

The timing seems off.

[scottspurs]

Well if Mack does retire I wish him the best and:

-Hopefully Texas can hold onto the incoming recruits.

-A replacement is found quickly if not already in place. Which will help with recruits.

-He coaches the Bowl Game.

-Also hope Texas can hang onto Harsin/Diaz. Another year changing coordinators would set the program back.

Like Shyne I have a gut feeling that it's true. Can't forget Texas recently had a HCIW in Muschamp. Texas and Mack Brown have known it's nearing the end for some time. Not winning the National Championship in 09 and last seasons debacle probably prolonged his career if anything.

[bluebellmaniac]

I much prefer you guys chiming in. There's times where I feel like I'm talking to myself.

TFloss, we may not have input (in my case, a lack of knowledge on recruiting to provide anything productive on this thread), but you definitely have a wide audience. Your updates are awesome.

It is said not often enough about your posts... Thank you!

[the chronic]

I much prefer you guys chiming in. There's times where I feel like I'm talking to myself.

hardly, you have a large following that appreciates your posts, i know several people that follow this thread that never post. i personally check all the time and wish i could post more - i just don't like to post a lot unless i have some meaningful contribution. and when i can contribute, you usually beat me to the punch.

[TheMex]

Kirk Bohls tweeted about 30 minutes ago that Mike Sherman will be let go very soon. Sumlin, Houston's coach, will likely replace him.

Here comes Aggies decommitment season in 3...2...1...

[TFloss32]

Well if Mack does retire I wish him the best and:

-Hopefully Texas can hold onto the incoming recruits.

-A replacement is found quickly if not already in place. Which will help with recruits.

-He coaches the Bowl Game.

-Also hope Texas can hang onto Harsin/Diaz. Another year changing coordinators would set the program back.

Like Shyne I have a gut feeling that it's true. Can't forget Texas recently had a HCIW in Muschamp. Texas and Mack Brown have known it's nearing the end for some time. Not winning the National Championship in 09 and last seasons debacle probably prolonged his career if anything.

There have been various reports about the past two years taking a toll on Mack so I wouldn't be completely shocked if he decided to walk away. If you watch all of the games like I do, you see a guy that looks old and tired at times no matter how much he tells the press he's motivated, having fun, etc. It simply has to come to an end at some point and just the way it goes.

I'm really not sure what to believe about his future, but I'm confident that Mack wouldn't make a retirement announcement after Baylor or before the team banquet. That would be insanely stupid from a public relations standpoint and Mack knows that as he's the ultimate people person. He's not going to do anything to burn bridges with his players, coaches, recruits, etc. He'll notify everyone when the time is right and in the correct setting when he makes a decision like that.

[TFloss32]

Kirk Bohls tweeted about 30 minutes ago that Mike Sherman will be let go very soon. Sumlin, Houston's coach, will likely replace him.

Here comes Aggies decommitment season in 3...2...1...

It's fun to watch all of this play out. Lots of reports that contradict each other concerning Sumlin, Smart, A&M and ASU. My only beef is with the A&M Board of Regents. Rumor going around that Sherman has been fired but he hasn't been notified. Cold-blooded way to do business if true.

[TFloss32]

TFloss, we may not have input (in my case, a lack of knowledge on recruiting to provide anything productive on this thread), but you definitely have a wide audience. Your updates are awesome.

It is said not often enough about your posts... Thank you!


hardly, you have a large following that appreciates your posts, i know several people that follow this thread that never post. i personally check all the time and wish i could post more - i just don't like to post a lot unless i have some meaningful contribution. and when i can contribute, you usually beat me to the punch.

Thanks, fellas. I love talking UT and college football in general so bring whatever you have. And chronic, you post a lot of articles that I never see, so I appreciate that and I know others do as well.

[TFloss32]

Talking about Mack's future, I'm purely speculating but Petersen and the UCLA job may be the one to watch. If there continues to be lukewarm interest there with no real progress being made, it's possible that there could be quiet communication with UT. If he takes the job, that's probably a good indication that Mack will remain for a while.

[TFloss32]

Tweet from QB Matt Davis concerning Sherman being fired:

That_DavisGuy Matt Davis
The one thing I love about him is he said, “Matt, A&M is a great place and I still think you should go there and do great things” a true man.

Good stuff. Never had a problem with Sherm, so I hope A&M told him he was out before they told the media.

[the chronic]

Chip Brown at Orangebloods twitter:


ChipBrownOB (http://twitter.com/#%21/ChipBrownOB) RT @Taylor_Gaspar (http://twitter.com/Taylor_Gaspar): Mack Brown on 11/21/11 "I'm really lucky to have been here 14 years and plan on being here for a long time." #longhorns (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23longhorns)

2 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/ChipBrownOB/status/142375881694912512)



ChipBrownOB (http://twitter.com/#%21/ChipBrownOB) I'm told Mack Brown doesn't plan to retire any time soon.

3 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/ChipBrownOB/status/142362224156094464)

[TheMex]

Trey Williams latest tweets:

"I was surprised and really heartbroken. Right now I just want to lay low."

"Going Incognito for the moment, i need a little time to think no calls, no txt no nothing sorry everybody #Disappointed"

[TFloss32]

Trey Williams latest tweets:

"I was surprised and really heartbroken. Right now I just want to lay low."

"Going Incognito for the moment, i need a little time to think no calls, no txt no nothing sorry everybody #Disappointed"

Ags already lost their first one; JUCO LB Eddie Porter has switched to Iowa State.

[DMX7]

losing a recruit to Iowa State? Ouch. UTSA beat out Iowa State for at least one recruit last season.

[ThePop]

That was fast. That's what, the 7th decommitment total for this class?

[Sisk]

Eddie Porter didn't qualify academically.

[TFloss32]

Eddie Porter didn't qualify academically.

Serious question...what were their plans for him if they knew he wouldn't qualify?

[DesignatedT]

TFloss. That's why you saw the A&M staff still on the road recruiting hard while already having 25 commits. They are still actively pursuing close to 10 players for the 2012 class because they knew a few weren't as solid as they would like or wouldn't qualify academically.. Eddie Porter for 1.

[TheMex]

Per @ESPNwilkerson, OL Donald Hawkins has decommitted from OSU and will not take his official visit to OSU this weekend as he was expected to.

This has Texas written all over the place.

[ThePop]

Per @ESPNwilkerson, OL Donald Hawkins has decommitted from OSU and will not take his official visit to OSU this weekend as he was expected too.

This has Texas written all over the place.

Texas and A&M combined have probably now taken at least 5 recruits from Okie Lite.

[DesignatedT]

I would also expect DT Alonzo Williams to de-commit. (Probably would have eventually either way). Jordan Richmond is also iffy.

If Matt Davis, Trey Williams and Bralon Addison decide to stick it out together than I suspect the rest of the class will follow. Those are the important 3.

[TFloss32]

TFloss. That's why you saw the A&M staff still on the road recruiting hard while already having 25 commits. They are still actively pursuing close to 10 players for the 2012 class because they knew a few weren't as solid as they would like or wouldn't qualify academically.. Eddie Porter for 1.

Thanks. I know they're still recruiting a handful of guys but it seems they would have parted ways (or not offered him at all) if he couldn't qualify. He's been committed for a month and a half already. I'm not positive but there may be some different academic requirements in the SEC that could have allowed Porter to play.

[TFloss32]

If Matt Davis, Trey Williams and Bralon Addison decide to stick it out together than I suspect the rest of the class will follow. Those are the important 3.

That would help for sure. That would be like UT losing Gray or Brown.

[TheMex]

From BillFromLakeTravis:

Landon Collins talking about Texas on ESPN Recruiting Nation. He said he'll make a decision at UA Game.

[Sisk]

Thanks. I know they're still recruiting a handful of guys but it seems they would have parted ways (or not offered him at all) if he couldn't qualify. He's been committed for a month and a half already. I'm not positive but there may be some different academic requirements in the SEC that could have allowed Porter to play.

It was actually harder for him to qualify in the SEC. Have to take tests in person as opposed to online (b12). Apparently, he wasn't successful. We might lose an O-Line commit because of this as well.

[TFloss32]

Per @ESPNwilkerson, OL Donald Hawkins has decommitted from OSU and will not take his official visit to OSU this weekend as he was expected to.

This has Texas written all over the place.

Wonderful. I know Hawkins wasn't happy with the lack of communication from OSU recently.

[TFloss32]

From BillFromLakeTravis:

Landon Collins talking about Texas on ESPN Recruiting Nation. He said he'll make a decision at UA Game.

Paging BFLT...

[TFloss32]

WR Cayleb Jones doing some of his own recruiting for UT:

“@twll3 (Trey Williams): @Cayleb_JonesTx4 what up Cayleb?!”
"@Cayleb_JonesTx4: @twll3(Trey Williams) just relaxing man. Congrats on your 5 * and all your success bro go win state!"

Cayleb_JonesTx4 Cayleb Jones
"I think we should take advantage of this opportunity and get some of these aggie commits. What do y'all think? They are good players"

Cayleb_JonesTx4 Cayleb Jones
"@ALLAMERICAN_2 Landon Collins what's up Bro!"

Cayleb_JonesTx4 Cayleb Jones
"@DorialGB5 dg sorry I wasn't able to be there when you visited dog. Hit me Up though"

[DMX7]

It was actually harder for him to qualify in the SEC. Have to take tests in person as opposed to online (b12). Apparently, he wasn't successful. We might lose an O-Line commit because of this as well.

How does how you take a test make it harder?

[ThePop]

How does how you take a test make it harder?

You can cheat at home.

[Sisk]

You can cheat at home.

[billfromlaketravis]

Paging BFLT...


Collins gave the usual responses. Humbled Texas is interested in him. Texas doesn't have to leave the state, but they want him. Bama and LSU were mentioned prominently, but Luginbill thinks Texas has a shot.

[TFloss32]

Two quick updates...

**Doesn't look like WR Marcus Johnson will be committing right away since he still needs to sit down with Mack Brown and do the whole song and dance to make his offer official. He will receive an in-home visit from UT next week (I'm assuming Major Applewhite) and then he'll attend the team banquet shortly after that. Good news is coming but not quite yet.

**Rumor popping up that ATH Kendall Sanders could commit to UT at, or shortly after, the team banquet. The 2012 US Army All-American Bowl announcement is still an option but he may be changing his tune a little bit. Being around all of the other UT recruits in Austin could cause him to pull the trigger.

[TFloss32]

Collins gave the usual responses. Humbled Texas is interested in him. Texas doesn't have to leave the state, but they want him. Bama and LSU were mentioned prominently, but Luginbill thinks Texas has a shot.

Not getting my hopes up at all but I'm glad he'll be spending a lot of time with the UT commitments in Austin and then again in Orlando a few weeks later. Some recruiting magic has happened on banquet weekend in the past, so I guess you never know.

[scottspurs]

Didn't see this posted yet:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/01/practice-report-from-the-asset-7/

[scottspurs]

Didn't see this posted yet:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/01/practice-report-from-the-asset-7/

The last quote from the Asset: "I don’t think Mack is going anywhere soon, by the way.”

[Whisky Dog]

Been taking a break from recruiting stuff during the season but still following periodically. What a crazy season, but I'm jacked for the future.

Does anyone know if the offer to Johnson would be indicative of increasing doubt the staff may have about DGB? To me it's either that or Harsin/Wyatt are really expecting/encouraging a lot of attrition at the position in the form of Darius White and Desean Hales for starters.

[ThePop]

Been taking a break from recruiting stuff during the season but still following periodically. What a crazy season, but I'm jacked for the future.

Does anyone know if the offer to Johnson would be indicative of increasing doubt the staff may have about DGB? To me it's either that or Harsin/Wyatt are really expecting/encouraging a lot of attrition at the position in the form of Darius White and Desean Hales for starters.

I think it has to do with attrition and the lack of playmakers. All we have at WR right now is Shipley. Davis is sucking it up and Goodwin is okay but also a Junior. White will transfer, Hales might as well transfer, John Harris has been on crutches for two months so who knows what's going on with his broken foot, and it's too early for Onyegbule. We just need some playmakers.

You can tell this 2012 class is being built to be an offensive class, which is what we need the most. The 2011 class is great on both sides, this one is excellent on offense, good on defense. Together=National Championship

[DMX7]

DGB was a long shot to begin with. I'm surprised they even got an official visit for him, but it was worth a shot. He'll probably stay closer to home.

[TFloss32]

Does anyone know if the offer to Johnson would be indicative of increasing doubt the staff may have about DGB? To me it's either that or Harsin/Wyatt are really expecting/encouraging a lot of attrition at the position in the form of Darius White and Desean Hales for starters.


DGB was a long shot to begin with. I'm surprised they even got an official visit for him, but it was worth a shot. He'll probably stay closer to home.

Good to see you, Whisky.

The offer to Johnson yesterday is said to have nothing to do with how the staff feels about DGB. It's more or less about taking playmakers while they can as Pop referred to. There's a chance DGB visits campus again in January since he'll be in San Antonio for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl and then Mack and Co. will make an in-home visit with the Beckham family shortly before National Signing Day. The Arkansas folks feel pretty confident but UT won't go down easy.

[TFloss32]

Looks like OL Andrus Peat could be taking an official visit to UT for the team banquet:

"Yeah, I'm thinking about visiting then. I'll have a better idea later today or tomorrow."

[TFloss32]

Looks like OL Andrus Peat could be taking an official visit to UT for the team banquet:

"Yeah, I'm thinking about visiting then. I'll have a better idea later today or tomorrow."


Word is QB Connor Brewer has been in his ear a lot this week and the two could possibly travel together next weekend. Texas is still in the mix.

[TFloss32]

Big Cigar report. More on Mack, Petersen, etc.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/02/mondays-in-the-humidor-with-the-big-cigar-3/

[TFloss32]

Joe Schad
UCLA inquired about Boise State coach Chris Petersen but the school has been told he will not be a candidate

[billfromlaketravis]

Big Cigar report. More on Mack, Petersen, etc.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/02/mondays-in-the-humidor-with-the-big-cigar-3/


It looked like Petersen turned down the UCLA job. I'm not sure if it means something, but it's nice that such a fine successor is still on the market.

Guys I'm not one to brag on myself, but I got a mention from Tom Luginbill on Twitter. Pretty cool. I've been watching the guy on ESPN for years.

[stretch]

Big Cigar report. More on Mack, Petersen, etc.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/02/mondays-in-the-humidor-with-the-big-cigar-3/

Interesting stuff.

If Mack does retire as a coach, hopefully he will still be a part of the UT athletic department.

[TFloss32]

It looked like Petersen turned down the UCLA job. I'm not sure if it means something, but it's nice that such a fine successor is still on the market.

Guys I'm not one to brag on myself, but I got a mention from Tom Luginbill on Twitter. Pretty cool. I've been watching the guy on ESPN for years.

That's pretty sweet. What did he say?

[TheMex]

The whole thing about Mack Brown retiring is quite interesting. I would like Petersen as Mack's replacement, that would be the best for the program i think.



It looked like Petersen turned down the UCLA job. I'm not sure if it means something, but it's nice that such a fine successor is still on the market.

Guys I'm not one to brag on myself, but I got a mention from Tom Luginbill on Twitter. Pretty cool. I've been watching the guy on ESPN for years.
Well, Im not one to brag either but I got a mention from billfromlaketravis on twitter. Been following that guy for a year!!

[billfromlaketravis]

That's pretty sweet. What did he say?


He just commented on Collins very briefly. Basically said Collins to Texas is a stretch, but he is visiting.

[TFloss32]

Update on DT Javonte Magee...per Baylor's Rivals site via an interview with Magee, UT apparently pulled back on this recruitment about a week ago and there is no visit to Austin in the works. The consensus is Texas knows DT Brandon Moore will be enrolling soon so they're finished at the position.

[billfromlaketravis]

Update on DT Javonte Magee...per Baylor's Rivals site via an interview with Magee, UT apparently pulled back on this recruitment about a week ago and there is no visit to Austin in the works. The consensus is Texas knows DT Brandon Moore will be enrolling soon so they're finished at the position.


What happened to Texas is recruiting Magee as a DE? I think this is a mistake if true. Magee is every bit as good as Arik Armstead and lives 80 miles from Austin.

[Trill Clinton]

Welcome to the thread, sir.

I think Brewer will be given a chance to win the job during the spring and fall (he is a Harsin recruit) and his redshirt status will depend on how he does and if someone else transfers out. If McCoy doesn't win the job next year and decides to leave, Brewer can't redshirt. It would be ideal if he could but that's under the assumption that Ash or McCoy establishes himself as "the man." Gilbert wasn't able to separate himself from the rest of the pack causing the QB depth chart to be shaky from the beginning of spring practice.

My man:toast

[the chronic]

What happened to Texas is recruiting Magee as a DE? I think this is a mistake if true. Magee is every bit as good as Arik Armstead and lives 80 miles from Austin.


this could be good indication numbers are expected to get tighter with what appears to be some imminent commitments surely to come.

mcgee is obviously good but can't see him being DE long term by any stretch and i'm also not as hot on him as most others. dude does have some power though.

[TFloss32]

this could be good indication numbers are expected to get tighter with what appears to be some imminent commitments surely to come.

mcgee is obviously good but can't see him being DE long term by any stretch and i'm also not as hot on him as most others. dude does have some power though.

I would attribute it to numbers as well. If you take into consideration that UT has three silent commits right now (Johnson, Moore and Sanders) then you're at 22 commitments. You factor in Hawkins and Colbert and that's 24. I don't know how how high a number the staff intends to go with this class but it's definitely getting tight. Good point by BFLT, though. Maybe the staff backed off for other reasons as well.

[ThePop]

Good news: Sanders has committed
Bad news: Joe B is out tomorrow, Malcolm has a knee injury and is questionable.

[TFloss32]

Good news: Sanders has committed
Bad news: Joe B is out tomorrow, Malcolm has a knee injury and is questionable.

#20. Awesome addition.

[shyne]

Nice. Sucks about the backs wanted to win this one.

[ThePop]

Nice. Sucks about the backs wanted to win this one.

:depressed Feels like the Mizzou game all over again

[the chronic]

Bad news: Joe B is out tomorrow, Malcolm has a knee injury and is questionable.

i was already feeling bad about being able to keep pace with RG3. this does not help.

[scottspurs]

How did Brown go from nearing 100% to questionable? Is Texas messing with Baylor or did he get injured in Practice?

[the chronic]

Armstead forced to reschedule Texas visit http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

December, 2, 2011 Dec 2

AUSTIN, Texas -- U.S. Army All-American Arik Armstead (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/114972/arik-armstead) (Elk Grove, Calif./Pleasant Grove) has to reschedule his official visit to Texas, according to his father.

Gus Armstead said his son wouldn’t be able to make it to Austin on Dec. 9, as scheduled, because he had to take his ACT.

“We couldn’t work that out, so we’ll have to reschedule,” Gus said. “We have been talking with [Texas defensive ends] Coach [Oscar] Giles about coming for a bowl practice or coming later.”

[the chronic]

landon collins latest highlights - http://www.prepsreport.com/MediaPlayers/Terrance.html?ee_mediahash=a903c3ee1c0a0b00693c0a6 f2b01528b

[DMX7]

Bad news: Joe B is out tomorrow, Malcolm has a knee injury and is questionable.

Game over if true.

[BU Spur]

Is Texas messing with Baylor...?

This is what I'm thinking. I wouldn't buy it until he's seen before the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's probably fine.



On J. Magee: suspecting the obvious here, but he probably had his offer pulled because of grades. His chances of qualifying aren't sounding good.

[the chronic]

This is what I'm thinking. I wouldn't buy it until he's seen before the game. As far as I'm concerned, he's probably fine.

i don't think brown plays today from close sources i know. if he does it will be limited action at best. he has knee tweeked and his toe is still not 100%.

[TFloss32]

On J. Magee: suspecting the obvious here, but he probably had his offer pulled because of grades. His chances of qualifying aren't sounding good.

I know the staff was pretty pissed off at Sam Houston HS last year when DT Quincy Russell didn't qualify, so I was surprised that there was a late recruiting resurgence with Magee. We'll know soon enough if he needs to go the JUCO route like Russell.

[scottspurs]

Johnathan Gray ejected, but Aledo still wins.

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/aledo-rb-johnathan-gray-ejected-in-third.html

33-0 over Stephenville. Gray 18 carries for 195 and a TD.

[scottspurs]

Johnathan Gray ejected, but Aledo still wins.

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/aledo-rb-johnathan-gray-ejected-in-third.html

33-0 over Stephenville. Gray 18 carries for 195 and a TD.

Some are saying the ejection will cost him next week by rule. If true that is a sad way for his HS career to end for high stepping should they lose next week. His coach did say he expects him to play though in the linked article.

[DesignatedT]

http://api.plixi.com/api/tpapi.svc/imagefromurl?size=medium&url=http%3A%2F%2Flockerz.com%2Fs%2F161791433

Trey after his game. Thankfully still rockin the maroon.

[scottspurs]

http://api.plixi.com/api/tpapi.svc/imagefromurl?size=medium&url=http%3A%2F%2Flockerz.com%2Fs%2F161791433

Trey after his game. Thankfully still rockin the maroon.

Did they win he doesn't look happy?

[DesignatedT]

Yes, they won.

He had 36 carries for 223 yards and 3 TDs. Two additional TDs were called back from penalties

[billfromlaketravis]

It's coming across the wires now, and is being reported by Orangebloods and Inside Texas, Marcus Johnson has committed to Texas. Johnson will meet with Mack as soon as today to make it official. 2 big time pick ups within a week at a need position.

Hook 'Em.

[leemajors]

It's coming across the wires now, and is being reported by Orangebloods and Inside Texas, Marcus Johnson has committed to Texas. Johnson will meet with Mack as soon as today to make it official. 2 big time pick ups within a week at a need position.

Hook 'Em.

Hopefully Brewer can get the ball to him!

[TFloss32]

It's coming across the wires now, and is being reported by Orangebloods and Inside Texas, Marcus Johnson has committed to Texas. Johnson will meet with Mack as soon as today to make it official. 2 big time pick ups within a week at a need position.

Hook 'Em.

Great news. Need something good after yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, OL Andrus Peat will NOT be visiting for the team banquet next weekend. No word if he's trying to get to Austin at a later date or if that's pretty much it for UT.

[TFloss32]

Some are saying the ejection will cost him next week by rule. If true that is a sad way for his HS career to end for high stepping should they lose next week. His coach did say he expects him to play though in the linked article.

I know Aledo and Stephenville do not like each other at all and things were chippy yesterday. I think both of Gray's personal fouls were for taunting. I'm hoping because he didn't get ejected for unnecessary roughness that he'll be able to play next week.

[TFloss32]

Anyone else see this?

SPORTSbyBROOKS SPORTSbyBROOKS
I 100% stand by my report that Mack Brown will likely be forced out at Texas. Would never report w/ out independent, corroborative sources.

[scottspurs]

Anyone else see this?

SPORTSbyBROOKS SPORTSbyBROOKS
I 100% stand by my report that Mack Brown will likely be forced out at Texas. Would never report w/ out independent, corroborative sources.

Doubt it. Brown has done too much and the incoming recruiting class is too good for Texas to force him out for two bad seasons. Another two like these past two and I could definitely see him being forced out though.

[TheMex]

what does anyone know about Thomas Johnson?? I am hearing that he might de-commit??

[TFloss32]

Some quotes from ATH Kendall Sanders after his UT commitment:

"I grew up wanting to be a Longhorn and nothing changed," Sanders said. "Then they offered me as a receiver so I couldn't turn it down. That's what I want to play."

"I've always been a Longhorn and I'm excited for it," Sanders said.

"Really, I was like Texas?! Texas?! It was my dream," he said. "I got this opportunity to see my dream, take it or go somewhere else? So I was like, I have to go with my dream. I have to complete my dream."

"That was extremely tough (decommitting from OSU)," Sanders said. "It hurt me really, but I have to do what I have to do."

"I was so confident and when I called them and he answered on the second phone call and I forgot because …it's coach Brown," he said. "I said 'Coach Brown I just wanted to call and tell you I want to be a Longhorn.' He's known I've wanted to become a Longhorn all my life. I have pictures all over my house and I'm just glad it worked out."

"It feels great. It's released a lot of stress," Sanders said. "Now I can focus on my Army Bowl and just getting ready to go to Texas and do my thing."

"They can expect a hard working young man," he said. "I know I'm going to have a lot of people doubting me because I come from a small school, but I've been working my butt off and it's going to pay off."

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1181126.jpg

[TFloss32]

what does anyone know about Thomas Johnson?? I am hearing that he might de-commit??

Just something to keep an eye on right now. Oregon and some other schools have been trying to get him to visit but he has no plans to make any trips right now. There's always chatter towards National Signing Day that UT commitments could be looking elsewhere and it almost always works out. DE Hassan Ridgeway has been another name that gets tossed around. A lot of these recruits will be at the team banquet next weekend and/or receive in-home visits from the staff soon so that will be a big help for anyone that's getting cold feet.

[TFloss32]

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1181119.jpg (http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1302634)

[TFloss32]

WR Marcus Johnson just got off of the phone with Major Applewhite a few minutes ago. He is now officially #21.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Johnson-108805

[TFloss32]

Looking like UT will get Cal in the Holiday Bowl.

[bluebellmaniac]

Of all the HS players that are indexed by Rivals, what percentage do they assess at each: 1-Star, 2-Star, etc? I assume some don't get any stars?

Curious as to how difficult it is to be ranked.

[the chronic]

http://api.plixi.com/api/tpapi.svc/imagefromurl?size=medium&url=http%3A%2F%2Flockerz.com%2Fs%2F161791433

Trey after his game. Thankfully still rockin the maroon.


if texas targets an aggie it should be matt davis.

[DesignatedT]

if texas targets an aggie it should be matt davis.

He would be impossible to turn. Addison is the one you would have the easiest time switching if you wanted to pursue one of our big recruits.

[the chronic]

Per OrangeBloods, OL Andrus Peat will NOT be visiting for the team banquet next weekend. No word if he's trying to get to Austin at a later date or if that's pretty much it for UT.

unfortunately, this one seems over. just posted from rivals -

"Five-star offensive tackle Andrus Peat (http://rutgers.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=105073) from Tempe (Ariz.) Corona Del Sol said he wants to visit Florida State (http://floridastate.rivals.com/) in December - preferably when the Seminoles are preparing for their bowl game - and then he'll take another trip to USC in January.

Peat, rated No. 14 in the 2012 class by Rivals.com, has already visited Nebraska (http://nebraska.rivals.com/) and Stanford (http://stanford.rivals.com/). There are still others involved in his recruitment but the 6-foot-7, 305-pound prospect doesn't have any other plans at this point to take other trips."

[TFloss32]

Some Sunday night updates...

**Take another five-star off of the banquet roster. DB Landon Collins said tonight that he will not be visiting Austin this weekend because his brother, who plays for a different high school (not sure why), will be playing in the Louisiana state championship game next weekend and he wants to be there for it. He says he has plans to re-schedule.

**The UT coaches are already on the recruiting trail and making in-home visits. Manny Diaz, Oscar Giles and Bo Davis all visited DT Malcom Brown earlier today. LB Tim Cole also received a visit.

[The Reckoning]

Brown will not be forced out...he's a tenured coach, though it is a dying tradition. Worst case scenario would be if he's asked to retire.

[TFloss32]

Video of the unsportsmanlike penalty that got RB Johnathan Gray ejected:

http://www.youtube.com/v/KXBk4MlEvEo

[TFloss32]

Ole Miss has hired Hugh Freeze of Arkansas State.

[TFloss32]

An updated list of attendees for the team banquet this weekend:

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)
WR, Marcus Johnson, League City Clear Springs
WR, Cayleb Jones, S.F. Austin
OL, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DT, Paul Boyette, Jr., Humble
DT, Malcom Brown, Brenham
DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield
LB, Tim Cole, Brenham
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
DB, Adrian Colbert, Mineral Wells
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens
ATH, Orlando Thomas, Copperas Cove
K, Nick Jordan, Coppell

**QB Jalen Overstreet, RB Johnathan Gray, WR Thomas Johnson and LB Peter Jinkens are not expected to attend because of playoff games.

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting percentages from Recruitocosm. They're not the only site saying don't be surprised if ATH Daniel Brooks shows for the team banquet:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/12/05/the-long-awaited-percentages-are-back-banquet-edition/

[TFloss32]

Of all the HS players that are indexed by Rivals, what percentage do they assess at each: 1-Star, 2-Star, etc? I assume some don't get any stars?

Curious as to how difficult it is to be ranked.

Great question and I wish I knew more about what all goes into these rankings. In the big picture it is difficult to get ranked by Rivals. The majority of high school players don't get ranked at all and most don't even have a Rivals page. A slim percentage of kids go on to play collegiate athletics so it speaks to how good these kids are even if they're just a three-star. All I know is there are about 15 to 20 five-star kids per year on average and they're considered to be the ones most likely to have a major impact at the college level.

[TFloss32]

DE Alex Okafor has made first team All-American according to this coaching organization:

http://www.afca.com/article/article.php?id=1201

[TFloss32]

Darrell Wyatt and Stacy Searels will be at Tyler John Tyler HS today checking out their 2013 and 2014 prospects. Lots of good talent coming up over there.

[The Reckoning]

http://www.connorbrewer7.com/

:lol

(in the classroom and community arent updated = :lol x2)

[benefactor]

Darrell Wyatt and Stacy Searels will be at Tyler John Tyler HS today checking out their 2013 and 2014 prospects. Lots of good talent coming up over there.
Indeed there is. I always keep up with them a little bit as they are here in my hometown. Fred Ross is a beast at WR and Greg Ward has really come into his own as a QB this year.

[TFloss32]

Indeed there is. I always keep up with them a little bit as they are here in my hometown. Fred Ross is a beast at WR and Greg Ward has really come into his own as a QB this year.

I've mainly kept an eye on Ward and Bowser but Ross has really made a name for himself this year. They may end up playing Lake Travis for the state title in 4A.

[TFloss32]

Video of BRHornet at the LSU game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs2xFSCnQDs&feature=youtu.be

[scottspurs]

Video of BRHornet at the LSU game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs2xFSCnQDs&feature=youtu.be

:lmao

[TFloss32]

Some encouraging tweets from OL Donald Hawkins:

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
texas has the number #1 recruiting class! nd 21 commits!! well u about to have 22

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
S/O to #Baylor enjoy this win! Cause its not going to happen Next year!

[TheMex]

Some encouraging tweets from OL Donald Hawkins:

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
texas has the number #1 recruiting class! nd 21 commits!! well u about to have 22

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
S/O to #Baylor enjoy this win! Cause its not going to happen Next year!
That about says it all. Love it.

[TFloss32]

Nothing to get excited about right now, but the staff has at least inquired about a QB from the JUCO level. QB Bo Wallace attends the same college as DT Brandon Moore (East Mississippi CC), is eligible to play Division 1 next year and is likely to be named the NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year. Several school are calling his coach about him right now but Wallace says they have yet to hear from Texas. He mentioned he would "absolutely" be interested. Don't count on anything happening but know that the staff is aware of the guy and his success. I've linked his profile with some stats and also some video from the NJCAA championship game below:

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?category=stats&sid=11&divid=0&slid=5&collegeId=1556&teamid=118205&athleteid=342490&seasonselect=547

http://www.ihigh.com/njcaatv/broadcast_194087.html?silverlight=1

[The Reckoning]

Nothing to get excited about right now, but the staff has at least inquired about a QB from the JUCO level. QB Bo Wallace attends the same college as DT Brandon Moore (East Mississippi CC), is eligible to play Division 1 next year and is likely to be named the NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year. Several school are calling his coach about him right now but Wallace says they have yet to hear from Texas. He mentioned he would "absolutely" be interested. Don't count on anything happening but know that the staff is aware of the guy and his success. I've linked his profile with some stats and also some video from the NJCAA championship game below:

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?category=stats&sid=11&divid=0&slid=5&collegeId=1556&teamid=118205&athleteid=342490&seasonselect=547

http://www.ihigh.com/njcaatv/broadcast_194087.html?silverlight=1


the guy doesnt look like hes about to be snapped in two. sign him up!

[the chronic]

Some encouraging tweets from OL Donald Hawkins:

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
texas has the number #1 recruiting class! nd 21 commits!! well u about to have 22

MooGotti51 Donald Hawkins
S/O to #Baylor enjoy this win! Cause its not going to happen Next year!

MooGotti51 (http://twitter.com/#%21/MooGotti51) Donald Hawkins

Wow i see have #149 follwers now! Must be my FAns! #Hookem (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Hookem)

47 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/MooGotti51/status/143835474711154688)

[TFloss32]

K Nick Jordan has been added to the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl roster.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Texas is trying to get back in the race for DB LaDarrell McNeil of Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins. Although still committed to Tennessee, his recruitment is considered to be pretty open at the moment and Duane Akina is supposed to stop by his school this week. McNeil is trying to figure out which visits he wants to take but he does have officials to Tennessee (January 14th) and Oklahoma State (January 21st) set. A wide range of schools including UT are still after him so he has a lot to think about. One positive working in the Longhorns' favor is they were the favorite at the beginning of the year before Akina left for Arizona. Things went south when McNeil visited for the first UT Junior Day in February and left without an offer. Hopefully that mutual interest will re-surface in the coming weeks but Oklahoma State is thought to be the current leader.

[DMX7]

(in the classroom and community arent updated = :lol x2)

It's not important. :lol

[TFloss32]

It's not important. :lol

Yeah, at this point, I'll take anyone that can throw an accurate ball with some velcocity.

[TFloss32]

Just an FYI that Darrell Wyatt is expected to be in Missouri this week to see DGB. Not sure which day right now.

[TFloss32]

It was asked a while back (I believe by BFLT) when OL Donald Hawkins would be eligible to enroll at UT. It was thought for a while that he was a summer enrollee but it turns out that he will be able to enroll in January if he ends the semester on a good note. He does not want to stay at Northwest Mississippi CC any longer and it's his goal to be at his next school for spring training to solidify his spot on the OL. It's still looking really good for UT.

[stretch]

Just an FYI that Darrell Wyatt is expected to be in Missouri this week to see DGB. Not sure which day right now.

:tu

[TFloss32]

RB Johnathan Gray is your Gatorade National Player of the Year:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gatorade-national-football-player-of-the-year-johnathan-gray-135095173.html

[TFloss32]

Looking like Larry Fedora of Southern Miss could be taking the UNC job. On to the next one for A&M.

[scottspurs]

RB Johnathan Gray is your Gatorade National Player of the Year:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gatorade-national-football-player-of-the-year-johnathan-gray-135095173.html

http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/story/_/id/7322814/johnathan-gray-named-gatorade-national-football-player-year

ESPN article about it

[TFloss32]

Big East to add six teams:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7323183/big-east-announce-boise-state-four-others-joining-conference

[TFloss32]

Major Applewhite may stop by the school of 2013 WR Jamar Gibson, who was formerly committed to A&M, today. He now attends Baytown Goose Creek Memorial after transferring from Baytown Sterling.

[TFloss32]

Senior film on WR Marcus Johnson of League City Clear Springs:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5HS9CRnjlGk

[TFloss32]

Article on QB Jalen Overstreet. Amazing bloodlines for a small town family:

http://www.hendersondailynews.com/sports/family-traditions-run-deep-for-tatum-s-overstreet/article_388fb33e-1dcd-11e1-a875-001871e3ce6c.html

[ThePop]

Some news I've seen around the web.

-Hawaii is now without a head coach. This could be bad, hopefully they don't pursue Akina.
-Christian Scott has had surgery and will not play in the Holiday Bowl.
-Gideon has a left hand fracture but is expected to play.

[Trill Clinton]

Senior film on WR Marcus Johnson of League City Clear Springs:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5HS9CRnjlGk

looks impressive and would be a great threat for the deep ball, lets hope we have a qb next year that can get the ball down the field.

[shyne]

Heaps is transferring from byu does he have to sit out a year?

[billfromlaketravis]

Senior film on WR Marcus Johnson of League City Clear Springs:

http://www.youtube.com/v/5HS9CRnjlGk


Sick film. Johnson's game speed has finally caught up with his team speed. I might have to disagree with Tipsy, Johnson is the conversation for the best WR in the state.

[billfromlaketravis]

Major Applewhite may stop by the school of 2013 WR Jamar Gibson, who was formerly committed to A&M, today. He now attends Baytown Goose Creek Memorial after transferring from Baytown Sterling.


Floss what's your thinking here? Texas seems to be going all in for Jake Oliver in 2013, do you think Applewhite goes hard after Gibson also? I'd like for Texas to take both, but there might not be room.

[billfromlaketravis]

It was asked a while back (I believe by BFLT) when OL Donald Hawkins would be eligible to enroll at UT. It was thought for a while that he was a summer enrollee but it turns out that he will be able to enroll in January if he ends the semester on a good note. He does not want to stay at Northwest Mississippi CC any longer and it's his goal to be at his next school for spring training to solidify his spot on the OL. It's still looking really good for UT.


I saw that. Good news. Hawkins isn't taking a redshirt, anything that will help play sooner, I'm in favor of.

[TFloss32]

Floss what's your thinking here? Texas seems to be going all in for Jake Oliver in 2013, do you think Applewhite goes hard after Gibson also? I'd like for Texas to take both, but there might not be room.

I need some clarification on Gibson. It's being reported that he transferred to Goose Creek Memorial but there is a rumor out there that he was actually kicked out of Baytown Sterling so that's why he's switched schools. I question the legitimacy of that since Applewhite still seems to be interested. Right now I think it's Oliver and then everyone else so I'm not sure where Gibson will fit in. He likes LSU a lot so that could be an issue.

[TFloss32]

Heaps is transferring from byu does he have to sit out a year?

Depends where he ends up. If he wants to transfer to a 1A school, then he will have to sit out a year. If he goes down a level to 1AA, then he can play right away.

[TFloss32]

**Bruce Chambers attended the basketball game of TE Vincent Hobbs last night. He plans on returning to Mesquite Horn HS at a later date with Bryan Harsin to talk to Hobbs about setting up an official visit in January. The staff has seemingly gone back and forth deciding whether or not to add a TE to this class but Hobbs is the main target at the position should an offer go out. Look for him to get an offer if he makes that official visit to UT.

**I"m assuming it was Darrell Wyatt but a staff member did go by Dallas Jesuit HS this week to see 2013 WR Jake Oliver. He's easily the main target at the position for his class and he will be offered at the first Junior Day in February. I like the Horns' chances a lot despite him being an A&M legacy.

[TFloss32]

**Both Mack Brown and Bryan Harsin will be doing an in-home visit with QB Connor Brewer tomorrow. Coach Brown will be flying in from New York.

**DB LaDarrell McNeil will be taking a trip to Nebraska this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Updated in-home and school visit list:

Sunday, 12/4
DT Malcom Brown = Davis, Diaz, Giles
LB Tim Cole = Davis, Diaz, Giles
ATH Kendall Sanders = Wyatt

Monday, 12/5
DT Paul Boyette, Jr. = Applewhite
DT Alex Norman = Chambers
DE Caleb Bluiett = Giles
DE Torshiro Davis = Davis
DE Hassan Ridgeway = Chambers

Tuesday, 12/6
RB Johnathan Gray = Applewhite
WR Marcus Johnson = Applewhite
TE Vincent Hobbs = Chambers (attended basketball game)
DE Mario Edwards = Giles
LB Alex De La Torre = Giles
DB Adrian Colbert = Akina

Wednesday, 12/7
WR Dorial Green-Beckham = Wyatt
WR Cayleb Jones = ???
OL Donald Hawkins = Searels
OL Curtis Riser = Chambers
DT Brandon Moore = Davis
DB Bryson Echols = Chambers

Thursday, 12/8
QB Connor Brewer = Brown, Harsin
WR Thomas Johnson = Chambers, Wyatt
OL Camrhon Hughes = Searels
LB Peter Jinkens = Chambers, Wyatt

To Be Announced
DB LaDarrell McNeil = Akina

[TFloss32]

Latest tweet from OL Donald Hawkins. We may get some good news today after Searels visits:

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
Ha -> Coach Brown told me yesterday sign with #Texas nd be another UT famous OL *_Humbled_*

[TFloss32]

It was confirmed that Applewhite did drop by Baytown Goose Creek Memorial HS yesterday to see 2013 WR Jamar Gibson. The coaches are scheduled to see 2013 QB JT Barrett later today.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, the staff is evaluating a handful of DE prospects right now in hopes of landing a speed rusher for 2012. No names have been given at this point.

[TFloss32]

1st Team Big XII:

RB Fozzy Whittaker (as a kick returner)
DE Alex Okafor
LB Emmanuel Acho
DB Kenny Vaccaro

2nd Team Big XII:

DT Kheeston Randall
DE Jackson Jeffcoat
LB Keenan Robinson
DB Quandre Diggs

**Diggs was also named the Big XII Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.

[TFloss32]

Very surprised DB Carrington Byndom didn't make the list at all.

[DMX7]

Me too. I thought Bryndom probably had a better season that Diggs.

[stretch]

Me too. I thought Bryndom probably had a better season that Diggs.

+1

Byndom might not have made as many dynamic plays as Diggs, but he blanked receivers better. Diggs would make big plays, but would get burnt a little more frequently than we would all have liked, especially against OU.

Either way, its great to see a talented, young duo at CB.

[Whisky Dog]

There's a whole bunch of stuff going on right now in the lead up to the big recruiting weekend, lots of chatter that both Hawkins and Moore should be committed to Texas very soon.

How would those two count against the scholarship limits? Would it allow the team to push out to a bigger class depending on attrition?

[Whisky Dog]

GH reporting Hawkins is official. Number 22

[the chronic]

Donald Hawkins commits to Texas

By William Wilkerson
HornsNation

AUSTIN, Texas -- Junior College offensive tackle Donald Hawkins (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/140963/donald-hawkins) (Senatoba, Miss./Northwest Mississippi Community College) has hinted that he'd become Texas' 22nd commit for 2012 over the past few days via social media and through text messages with HornsNation.

On Wednesday, he made it a reality.

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7324685/offensive-tackle-donald-hawkins-commits-texas-longhorns

[TFloss32]

GH reporting Hawkins is official. Number 22

That's big time. Just need to get him cleared and enrolled in January.

[TFloss32]

June Jones is leaving SMU to take the Arizona State job.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/33743512

[TFloss32]

Donald Hawkins commits to Texas

By William Wilkerson
HornsNation

AUSTIN, Texas -- Junior College offensive tackle Donald Hawkins (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/140963/donald-hawkins) (Senatoba, Miss./Northwest Mississippi Community College) has hinted that he'd become Texas' 22nd commit for 2012 over the past few days via social media and through text messages with HornsNation.

On Wednesday, he made it a reality.

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7324685/offensive-tackle-donald-hawkins-commits-texas-longhorns

My favorite part:

"Hopefully I can get DGB to come join me," said Hawkins.

[scottspurs]

There's a whole bunch of stuff going on right now in the lead up to the big recruiting weekend, lots of chatter that both Hawkins and Moore should be committed to Texas very soon.

How would those two count against the scholarship limits? Would it allow the team to push out to a bigger class depending on attrition?

Same ? I have

Does taking Moore and Hawkins allow Texas to possibly sign 27?

[TFloss32]

Arkansas has hired former Miami coach, Randy Shannon, to be their new defensive coordinator.

[TFloss32]

Same ? I have

Does taking Moore and Hawkins allow Texas to possibly sign 27?

I need to find the rule on this but supposedly early enrollees allow for wiggle room when it comes to signing extra players. Since Hawkins, Moore and others will be at UT in January, it could give the staff a few more spots to work with. I'll see if I can dig up something specific. Not sure what number the staff is shooting for but it looks like more than 25. There should be a handful of current players on their way out.

[the chronic]

My favorite part:

"Hopefully I can get DGB to come join me," said Hawkins.

definitely a nice touch to close out the article

[TFloss32]

Kevin Sumlin to A&M:

http://tamu.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=893&CID=1304127

[TheMex]

I know for a fact that if Texas adds Moore and Hawkins, the class can looks as big as 27 total. 25 + 2 JUCOs (JUCO's don't count toward the 25 player class rule)

[the chronic]

Chip Brown posted via Twitter Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist has an interest in Texas.


When I heard Crist was transferring I wondered if he was an option - he is about to graduate so he wouldn't have to sit out next year (ala Russell Wilson at Wisconsin this year).

I don't see any reason not to reciprocate interest considering where we sit at QB at the moment.

[TFloss32]

June Jones is leaving SMU to take the Arizona State job.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/33743512

Offer has been pulled.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7327205/arizona-state-sun-devils-pull-coaching-offer-smu-mustangs-june-jones-sources-say

[TFloss32]

Two thoughts I have right away as to why the staff wouldn't do it; Brewer won't be happy and Crist throws INTs and lacks the ability escape the pocket much like Gilbert did. I want to say Crist has an injury history as well that includes a ruptured patella tendon in his knee. He is getting offers, however.

[billfromlaketravis]

Brandon Moore has committed to Texas. Welcome # 23. Hook 'Em.

[the chronic]

Brandon Moore has committed to Texas. Welcome # 23. Hook 'Em.


hook 'em


with the recent DT and WR recruits coming in that to me signals mass exodus is coming attrition wise at these positions. at DT De'Aires Cotton and Taylor Bible must have a foot out the door already. not to mention at WR with Darius White, DeSean Hales, John Harris and Bryant Jackson (although Jackson may have shot at moving to DB).

[the chronic]

Two thoughts I have right away as to why the staff wouldn't do it; Brewer won't be happy and Crist throws INTs and lacks the ability escape the pocket much like Gilbert did. I want to say Crist has an injury history as well that includes a ruptured patella tendon in his knee. He is getting offers, however.

Crist would be a one and done, wouldn't see that as threat to Brewer as he'd just be around to compete his true freshman year. Now McCoy/Ash - that's a different story.

Yeah, he is turnover prone, but our other options aren't? Hell, I'd be happy to have Gilbert back at this point.

[scottspurs]

Dayne Crist would not solve the QB situation in my opinion. He would just burn bridges with the QBs Texas already have.

[billfromlaketravis]

Crist would be a one and done, wouldn't see that as threat to Brewer as he'd just be around to compete his true freshman year. Now McCoy/Ash - that's a different story.

Yeah, he is turnover prone, but our other options aren't? Hell, I'd be happy to have Gilbert back at this point.


Jacob Karam and Randy Katz are both better options than Crist IMO. Karam has 2 years of eligibility left I believe.

[the chronic]

Dayne Crist would not solve the QB situation in my opinion. He would just burn bridges with the QBs Texas already have.

i've played and been around football my entire life at many levels and unfortunately i can say this with confidence - mccoy/ash will not get you there. next year your best shot to win most likey is play a true freshman with brewer if he enrolls early and shows you anything. do you really expect the results to be any better next year than this year's 7-5 record? your only saving grace is the big xii will be down. i mean, colt redshirted behind vince and took over nat'l champion team and is texas legend and played like it - and he went 9-3 first regular season. that is dream scenario for brewer and is unlikely as hell without a redshirt year.

if you want chance to win next year then getting a transfer like crist is likely your best chance if you are playing the odds. you also get to shirt brewer which would greatly benefit him.

if you say scrap 2012 and let's build the team for run the following years and get young guys more snaps i understand the logic. it is a legitimate point - why have a one year player take snaps from younger guys.

however, if i'm the staff i want to remove the entitlement that has surrounded the Texas program that we cater to players and we won't bring in competition to push them. what is lost in bringing in crist? losing mccoy or ash? i think you are clinging on to pipe dream if you think those guys will ever help you ever have 10+ win seasons or compete for top 10 finishes. and hey, if crist isn't any good, then the other guys can beat him out, so what is lost?

[the chronic]

article from ESPN on Brandon Moore committing

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7328714/junior-college-defensive-tackle-brandon-moore-commits-texas-longhorns

[ThePop]

Tweet exchange between Hawkins and DGB

@DorialGB5
Dorial Green-beckham
@MooGotti51 congrats bro

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 preciate my boi! u remember wat we talk about lol.

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 ha i did my part.. Waiting on my roommate,but no rush.. u knw wassup

My interpretation of the last tweet is that Hawkins and DGB joked about rooming together if they both came here.

http://www.armageddononline.org/forums/images/newsmilies/angelic011.gif

[TFloss32]

Tweet exchange between Hawkins and DGB

@DorialGB5
Dorial Green-beckham
@MooGotti51 congrats bro

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 preciate my boi! u remember wat we talk about lol.

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 ha i did my part.. Waiting on my roommate,but no rush.. u knw wassup

My interpretation of the last tweet is that Hawkins and DGB joked about rooming together if they both came here.

http://www.armageddononline.org/forums/images/newsmilies/angelic011.gif

That's the way I read it as well. Hawkins helping the recruiting effort is great to see.

[TFloss32]

Some notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**We were already pretty confident it wasn't going to happen, but OL/DL Arik Armstead will not be visiting Texas this weekend for the team banquet. It's unclear if he still plans to take the ACT but he has decided to take a visit to Cal on Saturday afternoon. With Armstead looking to enroll in college next semester, it's less and less likely that UT will get to make their recruiting pitch in Austin since we're almost halfway through December.

**Bruce Chambers was at Dallas Kimball HS on Monday visiting 2013 DT Justin Manning. Per his coaches, UT does plan on offering Manning in February. You can mark him down along with 2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields as two guys the staff will target for the DL in the next class.

[TFloss32]

RB Malcolm Brown was named the Big XII Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**We were already pretty confident it wasn't going to happen, but OL/DL Arik Armstead will not be visiting Texas this weekend for the team banquet. It's unclear if he still plans to take the ACT but he has decided to take a visit to Cal on Saturday afternoon. With Armstead looking to enroll in college next semester, it's less and less likely that UT will get to make their recruiting pitch in Austin since we're almost halfway through December.

**Bruce Chambers was at Dallas Kimball HS on Monday visiting 2013 DT Justin Manning. Per his coaches, UT does plan on offering Manning in February. You can mark him down along with 2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields as two guys the staff will target for the DL in the next class.


Armstead, I'm sorry just rubs me the wrong way. The ACT excuse came out of nowhere, and without much comment about why Armstead, an early enrollee, is taking it. Seems like he's staying on the West Coast all the way.

Chambers is working his DISD magic. Likely one of the reasons Coach Chambers is still at Texas. I like Manning's game a lot, he's not Malcom Brown, but he's got an excellent first step and is very disruptive. I think Texas will be pretty tight with scholarships at DT next year. Agreed Golden, Manning will be the top targets. I can't see Texas taking more than two at the position. I'd like Ben Hughes to get a look from Texas also.

[billfromlaketravis]

Tweet exchange between Hawkins and DGB

@DorialGB5
Dorial Green-beckham
@MooGotti51 congrats bro

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 preciate my boi! u remember wat we talk about lol.

@MooGotti51
Donald Hawkins
@DorialGB5 ha i did my part.. Waiting on my roommate,but no rush.. u knw wassup

My interpretation of the last tweet is that Hawkins and DGB joked about rooming together if they both came here.

http://www.armageddononline.org/forums/images/newsmilies/angelic011.gif


Well that definitely can't hurt. DGB seems to have really hit it off with J Gray and Hawkins. Good to have them in our column.

I won't start believing in DGB to Texas until he starts cancelling visits. Call it guarded optimism for now.

[the chronic]

My interpretation of the last tweet is that Hawkins and DGB joked about rooming together if they both came here.

http://www.armageddononline.org/forums/images/newsmilies/angelic011.gif

awesome, great post.

[The Reckoning]

on a side note, I saw this on the UT page this morning. Hook 'em!

http://www.utexas.edu/news/2004/11/08/nr_ranking/

The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th-best university in the world, according to a new global ranking produced by The Times of London newspaper in its Nov. 5 edition.

[DMX7]

on a side note, I saw this on the UT page this morning. Hook 'em!

http://www.utexas.edu/news/2004/11/08/nr_ranking/

The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th-best university in the world, according to a new global ranking produced by The Times of London newspaper in its Nov. 5 edition.

that article is dated 2004.

[The Reckoning]

that article is dated 2004.


:lmao

doh

[TFloss32]

:lmao

doh

Surely Texas has moved up a few spots since then, right?!

[DMX7]

There are so many rankings out there that they've lost meaning to me. U.S. News' seems to be the most generally accepted though.

[TFloss32]

Some quotes from DB Adrian Colbert as he prepares for the team banquet:

"My sophomore year I had heard of UT… and saw them play in the Rose Bowl when Vince Young played and that was pretty sweet," he said. "I really got a feel of Texas when I went down there for Texas Relays and ran. I just liked the whole environment and that was just the track. I just loved it. Then me and my family we walked around a little bit in downtown when we weren't running. It was just great."

"Meeting a bunch of the players and getting a real feel for the environment," Colbert said. "I've been up there a few times, but I haven't actually gotten a full tour of the campus and met all the athletes and coaches and stuff. I've only met coach (Duane) Akina."

"Me and coach Akina talk a lot. Actually he just called me a little while ago," Colbert said. "He's a real good guy. He came to visit (Tuesday). He came to the school. He did get the opportunity to talk to my dad on the phone for a little while. It was a pretty long visit. He just broke down the whole official visit and all that we would be doing."

"I have to weigh all my options and get all the facts down before I sign anything," he said.

[scottspurs]

i've played and been around football my entire life at many levels and unfortunately i can say this with confidence - mccoy/ash will not get you there. next year your best shot to win most likey is play a true freshman with brewer if he enrolls early and shows you anything. do you really expect the results to be any better next year than this year's 7-5 record? your only saving grace is the big xii will be down. i mean, colt redshirted behind vince and took over nat'l champion team and is texas legend and played like it - and he went 9-3 first regular season. that is dream scenario for brewer and is unlikely as hell without a redshirt year.

if you want chance to win next year then getting a transfer like crist is likely your best chance if you are playing the odds. you also get to shirt brewer which would greatly benefit him.

if you say scrap 2012 and let's build the team for run the following years and get young guys more snaps i understand the logic. it is a legitimate point - why have a one year player take snaps from younger guys.

however, if i'm the staff i want to remove the entitlement that has surrounded the Texas program that we cater to players and we won't bring in competition to push them. what is lost in bringing in crist? losing mccoy or ash? i think you are clinging on to pipe dream if you think those guys will ever help you ever have 10+ win seasons or compete for top 10 finishes. and hey, if crist isn't any good, then the other guys can beat him out, so what is lost?




I might agree with as far as McCoy goes. I don't see him getting any better. He is what he will always be, but I think Ash showed potential and can still be developed. Anyways, if Texas does bring in a QB I definitely don't think Crist is the answer.

[the chronic]

I might agree with as far as McCoy goes. I don't see him getting any better. He is what he will always be, but I think Ash showed potential and can still be developed. Anyways, if Texas does bring in a QB I definitely don't think Crist is the answer.

all due respect to ash - he played as true freshman, had little help from the line or veteran WRs, and that is brutal. that said, if a guy can't hit a 5-yard check down to RB throughout season or show any flashes of brilliance, either you got it or you don't to some extent. that is my experience with a lot of close-up years in football. brewer is the next hope in my mind of contender and I am always in favor of giving QB a RS year.

[the chronic]

sounds like Adrian Colbert is a definite contender for a banquet commitment from those quotes.

any updates on LaDarrell McNeil if he is scheduling visit? heard he is wavering on Tenn commitment and is visiting NU, and also being reported he has some recent interest in Tech. considering need at safety i was wondering if any recent news, and i saw on Tennessee boards they are not too confident of him sticking with his commitment.

as a side note after the recent JUCO commitments, Denico Autry is scheduled to make his decision on Dec. 15, and he said recently that he's down to Tennessee and Miss State. Tenn was always considered the big favorite.

[TFloss32]

sounds like Adrian Colbert is a definite contender for a banquet commitment from those quotes.

He definitely sounds like #24.


any updates on LaDarrell McNeil if he is scheduling visit? heard he is wavering on Tenn commitment and is visiting NU, and also being reported he has some recent interest in Tech. considering need at safety i was wondering if any recent news, and i saw on Tennessee boards they are not too confident of him sticking with his commitment.

Nothing to talk about other than what you just said. I haven't seen anything about Akina going by his school this week. McNeil's coach said UT was back in the race but things may go quiet again if Colbert commits soon. Oklahoma State is looking good here.


as a side note after the recent JUCO commitments, Denico Autry is scheduled to make his decision on Dec. 15, and he said recently that he's down to Tennessee and Miss State. Tenn was always considered the big favorite.

Interesting the way things have worked out with Autry. He was the first JUCO on the radar this year and Texas has received commitments from two different JUCOs since then. Autry wants to attend his next school with his teammate, DT Damien Jacobs, who Texas hasn't shown much interest in. You're correct that Tennessee is the favorite and that will probably be his pick.

[TFloss32]

DE Caleb Bluiett will not be able to make the banquet this weekend because a family member of his is hospitalized. He should take his official visit in January.

[Trill Clinton]

i've played and been around football my entire life at many levels and unfortunately i can say this with confidence - mccoy/ash will not get you there. next year your best shot to win most likey is play a true freshman with brewer if he enrolls early and shows you anything. do you really expect the results to be any better next year than this year's 7-5 record? your only saving grace is the big xii will be down. i mean, colt redshirted behind vince and took over nat'l champion team and is texas legend and played like it - and he went 9-3 first regular season. that is dream scenario for brewer and is unlikely as hell without a redshirt year.

if you want chance to win next year then getting a transfer like crist is likely your best chance if you are playing the odds. you also get to shirt brewer which would greatly benefit him.

if you say scrap 2012 and let's build the team for run the following years and get young guys more snaps i understand the logic. it is a legitimate point - why have a one year player take snaps from younger guys.

however, if i'm the staff i want to remove the entitlement that has surrounded the Texas program that we cater to players and we won't bring in competition to push them. what is lost in bringing in crist? losing mccoy or ash? i think you are clinging on to pipe dream if you think those guys will ever help you ever have 10+ win seasons or compete for top 10 finishes. and hey, if crist isn't any good, then the other guys can beat him out, so what is lost?



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Charlie Weis has taken the Kansas job. That's out of nowhere.

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Some quotes from WR Marcus Johnson after his commitment to UT:

"The visit was great. We got to sit down, talk about everything," Johnson said. "Everything was really comfortable. I felt natural, felt comfortable. think it went really well."

"It's great. It's an honor to have this opportunity. it's a blessing. Texas is my dream school growing up. To have a chance to play for them, it's a great blessing and honor," Johnson said. "I've had to work hard for it."

"My junior year, people doubted me, weren't sure about me. I worked as hard as I could the summer leading up to my senior season, did everything I had to do to get that opportunity. It's great. It's a relief now."

"I just know that this is where my heart is. I haven't felt this happy and excited about committing to a school. It goes to show how great this opportunity is. I had my dream mapped out and it played out like I wanted it to."

"There was a time, I never even thought this was possible. It's been a roller coaster," Johnson said. "I hate the fact that my recruiting went the way it did. My intentions weren't bad as far as decommitting, but when it happened (with Texas), I hadn't felt like that way at all."

"People actually say live your dreams, and that's one thing I've been able to accomplish, to see my family 's face, how happy they are, how proud they are. Texas is a program we've always loved. It's an honor to have this opportunity and I'm going to do everything I can to contribute to the school and bring everything I have to the team."

"It was last Wednesday when I talked to coach (Mack) Brown and (Major) Applewhite. That was the emotional part - I didn't cry or anything - was when I committed on Sunday," Johnson said. "Leading up to it, this is what I've wanted to do. Even when I first did it, it hadn't hit me. You think about everything. You think about the fans, the school, Austin, coach Mack Brown himself. All of that came in to the magnitude of it. It's great. The biggest thing is, this is the first time anybody in my family has been able to achieve anything like this. To see my family so happy for me and the support they have means a lot."

"I can't wait. I really can't," Johnson said.

"I think I can bring somebody who is polished at route running and I have good hands going to catch the ball. I have speed so I can be a downfield threat and can stretch the field," Johnson said. "I'm a player who is going to work as hard as possible to get the best out of himself, the best out of team. I 'm relentless and I'm always trying to get better."