2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[shyne]

Seems like Norm Chow will be hired at Hawaii.

Good Akina is my favorite coach, didnt want to lose him.

[ThePop]

Though now I see some talk of him wanting to be the DB coach there

Edit: Not DB coach, DC

[shyne]

Though now I see some talk of him wanting to be the DB coach there

shit he will get that if he wants it.

[TheMex]

(edit)

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Would be too awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN5xDU0uzpw&feature=related

:lol ... Funny Stuff

[the chronic]

recruiting chat on hornsnation. in a nutshell it is just question after question if we will land edwards/dgb. was interesting - i submitted question about the QB for 2012 and he seems to think early edge may go to swoopes. and yes i did ask him to predict where edwards/dgb end up like everybody else.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/41772/hornsnation-wilkerson

[the chronic]

Funny post on Ubben's Big XII blog. Normally I never read his crap but laughed when I saw this.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/42193/chat-rg3-impact-gundy-ou-exodus

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Dave (Norman): What is going on with all the players leaving OU?

David Ubben: I don't know for sure. This is well above normal attrition. Definitely troubling. Definitely something to be seriously concerned about. Could be a cleanse of guys that shouldn't be in the program, but they're going to be very low on depth next year.

[TheMex]

Both JUCOs Brandon Moore and Donald Hawkins have signed their LOI.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Both JUCOs Brandon Moore and Donald Hawkins have signed their LOI.

2 very important signings. Should make an immediate impact and be key contributors. :toast

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Recruiting Article by the Cosm on 2013 OL prospect Ishmael Wilson (film included)

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/12/21/2013-ol-ishmael-wilson-junior-highlights/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[billfromlaketravis]

Recruiting Article by the Cosm on 2013 OL prospect Ishmael Wilson (film included)

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/12/21/2013-ol-ishmael-wilson-junior-highlights/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


Ish Wilson sounds like more a psycho than a bad kid. When's the last time Texas had a player that scared the hell out of anybody on the OL? Maybe Walter is that guy now. We need mean SOBs on the OL. I don't see the issue with Wilson if his grades are there and he doesn't have a criminal background.

[TFloss32]

**Update on JUCO QB Bo Wallace...he currently has plans to visit Baylor on January 4th and Texas Tech on January 6th. There still isn't much communication with Texas but Wallace's coach told him he thought someone on the staff could be coming by the school soon.

**More on ATH Daniel Brooks...per Hook 'Em 24/7, he's already taken an official visit to another school. He was in Stillwater last weekend to check out OSU. There remains talk that UT could flip his commitment if they would show a renewed interest, but nothing has been reported as of today.

[TFloss32]

Dave (Norman): What is going on with all the players leaving OU?

David Ubben: I don't know for sure. This is well above normal attrition. Definitely troubling. Definitely something to be seriously concerned about. Could be a cleanse of guys that shouldn't be in the program, but they're going to be very low on depth next year.

I don't know how far this thing will go or if anything will ever become public knowledge, but I believe one of the main issues (if not the main issue) is the OU staff's treatment of injured players.

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't know how far this thing will go or if anything will ever become public knowledge, but I believe one of the main issues (if not the main issue) is the OU staff's treatment of injured players.


Travis Lewis agrees with this statement.

[billfromlaketravis]

**Update on JUCO QB Bo Wallace...he currently has plans to visit Baylor on January 4th and Texas Tech on January 6th. There still isn't much communication with Texas but Wallace's coach told him he thought someone on the staff could be coming by the school soon.

**More on ATH Daniel Brooks...per Hook 'Em 24/7, he's already taken an official visit to another school. He was in Stillwater last weekend to check out OSU. There remains talk that UT could flip his commitment if they would show a renewed interest, but nothing has been reported as of today.


I saw that on Bo Wallace, Ketchum covers his ass about a dozen times in less than 8 sentences. Texas maybe, might, could take a look at Bo Wallace. You know Ketch will claim he broke the story if Texas seriously pursues Wallace. You stay golden Pluckers Boy.

I think Brooks might be in the one phone call and he's a Texas commitment category along with Daje Johnson.

[TFloss32]

Picture of DT Brandon Moore signing his LOI (Letter of Intent) earlier today:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/219/16219/331916.jpg


“Man, I’m happy it’s behind me, I can enjoy the Christmas holidays and get ready to get down to Texas,” Moore said Wednesday.

“I’m probably rooming with Donald (Hawkins). We were on our visit together and get along real well,” he said.

"Coach (Bo) Davis just said they need help at the position," he said. "He told me I can come in and help them and help the position. That’s what I want to do.”

[ThePop]

“I’m probably rooming with Donald (Hawkins). We were on our visit together and get along real well,” he said.


That's reserved for DGB :nope

[DMX7]

DGB gonna room up with J. Grey.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Article of possible junior day invite and offer of George Baltimore.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/12/21/a-potential-junior-day-visitor/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

DGB gonna room up with J. Grey.

I dont care if he rooms with Mack Brown, the Governor, or bevo. Lets just get em!! Then let the party begin!!

:danceclub

[TFloss32]

OL Donald Hawkins

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1188482.jpg

[TFloss32]

Recent quotes from TE Vincent Hobbs on his future official visit to UT:

"It feels good. It feels like I'm finally doing what I've always wanted to do," Hobbs said of the recruiting attention. "Big time colleges are coming at me with visits and offers. I'm not going to get big headed about it. I'm going to weigh my options and hope to make the right choice at the end."

"My head coach, coach (Rodney) Webb, came to the game and was talking to them the whole time," he said Monday night. "After the game I didn't talk to them and all that good stuff, but I just got off the phone with coach Chambers about five minutes ago and he said he's going to put me on an official visit for the 20th. That's the official date."

"He did say if there wasn't really interest they wouldn't just bring me in," Hobbs said.

"I think they (Texas) fit in pretty good. We talk and I asked [coach Chambers] about me playing as a freshman and about where I fit in and stuff like that. He told me me playing as a freshman will depend on how I work and my work ethic and he said there's a pretty good chance," he said. "You know the way things are going I think they fit in pretty well. I'm really interested. They could be a school I could end up committing to if they offer."

[TFloss32]

DE Taiwan Johnson of Manvel has committed to Arkansas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Taiwan-Johnson-122553

[ColinB]

Hawkins is going to need to work on that hook'em. :lol

[the chronic]

'cosm practice report -
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/12/21/practice-report-from-the-asset-8/



interesting excerpt -

"Some recruiting notes, as Recruitocosm first reported, Texas recruits on the KSU visit and independently during the banquet claim that Texas leads for 5 star recruits Dorial Green-Beckham and Mario Edwards, Jr. While Recruitocosm feels the recruitment outcomes of these talented prospects are probably 60% and 75% respectively for the good guys, fellow commits Connor Brewer and Camhron Hughes feel the Longhorns rate to be 80% favorites to land the services of each difference making prospect. So, with that, who are we to quibble?"

[the chronic]

Quotes from DGB talking about hanging with Johnathan Gray -

“He’s a real chill dude. I hung out with him a little bit while I was out there and I like being around him. He’s outgoing, he’s funny and he just likes to have fun. You can just talk football with him. We talked about having a great high school career. His rushing has been amazing. He said he’d been hearing a whole lot about me, and we talked a whole lot about the game of football.”

[TFloss32]

Rich Rodriguez has hired QB Connor Brewer's high school coach for a position on his staff at Arizona.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/sports-news/2011/12/21/arizona-wildcats-hire-chaparrals-charlie-ragle/

[TFloss32]

Wisconsin offensive coordinator, Paul Chryst, has accepted the Pittsburgh job for anyone that missed it.

[TheMex]

Quotes from DGB talking about hanging with Johnathan Gray -

“He’s a real chill dude. I hung out with him a little bit while I was out there and I like being around him. He’s outgoing, he’s funny and he just likes to have fun. You can just talk football with him. We talked about having a great high school career. His rushing has been amazing. He said he’d been hearing a whole lot about me, and we talked a whole lot about the game of football.”



How recent is this? Do you know?

[shyne]

How recent is this? Do you know?

like two weeks i think, when he was up in New York

[the chronic]

How recent is this? Do you know?

can't confirm since smart money is the quote is a bit older - probably taken shortly after his KSU visit, or maybe when he was in New York. but the article that used the quote came out today (was posted on 'sporting news'). some news articles out since DGB got USA Today player of year

[the chronic]

In case you guys didn't see -- DGB and Mario Edwards since named USA Today Players of the Year for offense/defense respectively.


All-USA: Green-Beckham, Edwards Jr. named players of year

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/story/2011-12-21/all-usa-football-players-coach-of-the-year/52151442/1


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DGB

College choice: Undecided. "I get asked that every day. I will probably wait until signing day before I announce. I have five favorites: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas and Missouri. I cut off a lot of colleges during the season because I wanted to focus on my senior season."

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Mario Edwards

College choice: Undecided. "I get a lot of calls and hundreds and hundreds of letters. I get at least between 20-25 letters a day. I just put them all in big trash bags. It may be a little pressure. At the end of the day, it's my decision. I'm going to have my decision made for signing day. I'm looking at LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and (Florida State)."

[billfromlaketravis]

As always, good pull chronic. You can tell their list is pre-programmed in their responses. Almost like verbal muscle memory.

Barkley is returning to USC next season. With the bowl ban gone in 2012, USC will be a force. Probably the hottest team in the Pac 12 right now.

[TheMex]

How do you guys think that Barkley coming back will affect Landry Jones decision??

[TFloss32]

ESPN High School All-Americans:

http://espn.go.com/high-school/football/story/_/id/7375468/espnhs-football-all-american-team

[bluebellmaniac]

How do you guys think that Barkley coming back will affect Landry Jones decision??

I think he'd be crazy to come back. He should be a hot commodity in the draft and sounds like OU is having internal problems right now.

[TFloss32]

It's official that QB Dayne Crist has decided to follow Charlie Weis to Kansas. Crazy thing is the Jayhawks have also picked up BYU transfer QB Jake Heaps.

[TFloss32]

Some good 2013 news...DT Justin Manning of Dallas Kimball is likely to be considered the top in-state defender for next year's class and will have his pick of colleges. There have been several different rumors reported about his school preference since this past summer; he's an OU lock because his brother played there, he loves LSU, he likes A&M over UT, etc. Well, Darrell Wyatt and Bo Davis went by his school recently and talked for about an hour and invited him to campus for Junior Days in February where he'll surely be the first DT offered. According to OrangeBloods via one of Manning's teammates, he basically said that all of these offers rolling in are nice, but UT is where his heart is. That's the first time something like that has been reported about Manning so it sounds like Texas is making a strong push. Very good news.

[TFloss32]

2013 ATH Ricky Seals-Jones and 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson have both said they will be making a trip to Austin for Junior Days once they get an official invite from the staff. These two have always been my top candidates for the first offer of the 2013 class. However, the one thing you can bank on is the first offer going out to someone who will commit on the spot.

[TheMex]

Woke up from a hungover and I just remembered that I hung out with Alex Okafor last night haha he was hanging out with some soccer friends. I asked one of his friends if he was going to the NFL and he responded, "He is not going anywhere."

[ThePop]

Cool, I never really thought Okafor was going anywhere. Vaccaro is the one that worries me, but I think the Kevin offer will cause him to stay.

[ThePop]

The fact that Mario says "Undecided" and not "committed to FSU but keeping options open" in that quote is pretty important IMO.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some good 2013 news...DT Justin Manning of Dallas Kimball is likely to be considered the top in-state defender for next year's class and will have his pick of colleges. There have been several different rumors reported about his school preference since this past summer; he's an OU lock because his brother played there, he loves LSU, he likes A&M over UT, etc. Well, Darrell Wyatt and Bo Davis went by his school recently and talked for about an hour and invited him to campus for Junior Days in February where he'll surely be the first DT offered. According to OrangeBloods via one of Manning's teammates, he basically said that all of these offers rolling in are nice, but UT is where his heart is. That's the first time something like that has been reported about Manning so it sounds like Texas is making a strong push. Very good news.


The Manning news is very interesting. Texas has an embarrassment of riches at DT, but there's always room for the best one in the state.

I see RSJ listed as an athlete, it would be a mistake to not keep him on offense. Texas needs a difference maker at TE, RSJ has the best chance to be that guy in quite some time. This position has been painfully shallow in state for awhile. It might be time for Texas to look OOS for TEs. I heard there's a few good ones in California Coach Chambers.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!!!! :santahat

[TheMex]

Merry Christmas!!! And hookem!!

[TheMex]

Also, Merry Christmas from this guy. pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO

Don't know how to do this from my phone pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO

[billfromlaketravis]

Also, Merry Christmas from this guy. pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO

Don't know how to do this from my phone pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO



I hope this will ease Tips' Florida concerns.

[TFloss32]

Also, Merry Christmas from this guy. pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO

Don't know how to do this from my phone pic.twitter.com/WLP0wySO

Little help for Mex. Maybe Raulerson will be the first offer for 2013.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388854_10150458785776032_623666031_9005656_5687166 36_n.jpg

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Holiday Bowl Practice Report:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27417

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7 this morning, UT could be targeting another OU commitment that's ready to start looking around. No names have been made public but there are several options that could make sense for Texas. DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn is my guess. The rumors of OU's secondary coach, Willie Martinez, leaving the program after their bowl game and UT's pursuit of Harris' high school teammate, TE Vincent Hobbs, are two things that could help the Longhorns should they decide to offer Harris.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7 this morning, UT could be targeting another OU commitment that's ready to start looking around. No names have been made public but there are several options that could make sense for Texas. DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn is my guess. The rumors of OU's secondary coach, Willie Martinez, leaving the program after their bowl game and UT's pursuit of Harris' high school teammate, TE Vincent Hobbs, are two things that could help the Longhorns should they decide to offer Harris.

A text that Harris sent out to different reporters today. There are some seperate rumors out there that certain college coaches have been asking about him lately, but not sure if it's anything out of the norm:

"Reporters, I am NOT opening back up my recruitment. I don't know where y'all heard that from, but it wasn't from this De'Vante Harris. I AM NOT opening up my recruitment."

[billfromlaketravis]

I would remind everyone that Raulerson already has relationships with many of the state's top junior recruits from the camp circuit. Getting Raulerson early could give the Junior Days much needed momentum. The coaches can tell Jake who they want and he can start recruiting them, much like Brewer did with the 2013 class.

I don't fear the Florida connection at this point. There's too much smoke around Raulerson and Texas for Florida to be a true rival for his signature. I'm not sure if Texas can get Raulerson before the Junior Day, but he has gotten many of visits out of the way already.

I think TAMU would be the only "major" school to offer Raulerson and his brother Josh. Per Tipsy's interview with Jake, Josh has heard from and likes SMU. If SMU takes care of Josh, that should sever the package deal. I don't think Jake and Josh are package deals, but I'm sure it would be a load off to Jake to see his brother get a college scholarship.

The most interesting Raulerson connection to me is with Christian Morgan. Raulerson and Morgan are very tight. Morgan could finally be complete TE that Texas has been looking for. Size, blocking ability and hands. If Texas gets Morgan they can get 2013 PCA OLB / DE Mike Mitchell. There's not much film on Mitchell out there, but he might the most athletically gifted juniors in Texas. He has a 40'' vertical.

And oh yeah, Mike Mitchell's brother is 2015 PCA SF Mickey Mitchell, widely regarded as a top 5 freshman basketball player in the country. Texas football and hoops could do themselves a big favor and tap the PCA pipeline.

Texas is looking really good with the 2013 class. The always cautious Hook Em 247 gave Texas a 60% shot of landing Manning at the first Junior Day. Out freaking standing.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7 this morning, UT could be targeting another OU commitment that's ready to start looking around. No names have been made public but there are several options that could make sense for Texas. DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn is my guess. The rumors of OU's secondary coach, Willie Martinez, leaving the program after their bowl game and UT's pursuit of Harris' high school teammate, TE Vincent Hobbs, are two things that could help the Longhorns should they decide to offer Harris.


I saw that Floss. I love Harris' game, but his size is a bit concerning. He plays like a grown ass man, but he will struggle to add and keep weight on at the next level.

Based on need alone, my guesses for the mystery OU recruit is Baltimore, MD DE Charles Tapper or Tallahassee, FL TE Laith Harlow. I'm not very familiar with Tapper, but I like Harlow's game quite a bit.

[DesignatedT]

Trey Williams: Offensive Player of the Year. (http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1309914)

[TFloss32]

Team at Sea World in San Diego:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:7389178

[TFloss32]

I would remind everyone that Raulerson already has relationships with many of the state's top junior recruits from the camp circuit. Getting Raulerson early could give the Junior Days much needed momentum. The coaches can tell Jake who they want and he can start recruiting them, much like Brewer did with the 2013 class.

I can't remember where I read it, but I know that one of the reasons Raulerson has made so many college visits and participated in several camps before his senior year is because he wanted to let Texas know where he was come February 2012 once UT offers. I'm liking where things are headed right now and it'd be pretty big to start off 2013 with Raulerson.


Based on need alone, my guesses for the mystery OU recruit is Baltimore, MD DE Charles Tapper or Tallahassee, FL TE Laith Harlow. I'm not very familiar with Tapper, but I like Harlow's game quite a bit.

Good guesses for sure and both positions of need. If it were to be Harlow, makes me wonder what that would do to the Hobbs recruitment. I'm expecting him to be offered January 21st on his official visit to UT.

[billfromlaketravis]

I can't remember where I read it, but I know that one of the reasons Raulerson has made so many college visits and participated in several camps before his senior year is because he wanted to let Texas know where he was come February 2012 once UT offers. I'm liking where things are headed right now and it'd be pretty big to start off 2013 with Raulerson.



Good guesses for sure and both positions of need. If it were to be Harlow, makes me wonder what that would do to the Hobbs recruitment. I'm expecting him to be offered January 21st on his official visit to UT.

RE Raulerson: I read something similar. Few recruits will be as educated as Raulerson when he's ready to make a decision.


RE Harlow: I think that would be a good problem to have. Taylor McNamara allegedly has OU in his final 2. I can understand Harlow looking around.

[TheMex]

Don't know exactly what is going on or how legit it is but I was just reading Thomas Johnson and Dontre Wilson's tweets and they seemed to be pretty high tweeting about going to Oregon. This just happened around 3 am.

I'm sure they'll be a lot of talk about this when i wake up around noon. Looks like we have our first decommitment. TJ did mention that he wanted to take an official visit just to make sure. I'd hate to lose this guy, think that he might be our best current WR in the 2012 class.

[TheMex]

Tee_Johnson3 Thomas Johnson
man i thot weed spose to calm u down..but im so high i can palm 2 clouds

[leemajors]

Tee_Johnson3 Thomas Johnson
man i thot weed spose to calm u down..but im so high i can palm 2 clouds

if so, what a dipshit. don't advertise.

[TFloss32]

if so, what a dipshit. don't advertise.

Not real smart. He was on board after his in-home visit with Chambers and Wyatt, but we'll see what he's saying after he's around his future teammates for a week in Orlando. Hope he tones it down.

[billfromlaketravis]

Not real smart. He was on board after his in-home visit with Chambers and Wyatt, but we'll see what he's saying after he's around his future teammates for a week in Orlando. Hope he tones it down.


Regardless, from his own mouth and Coach Mathis' statements, Dontre Wilson seems to really like Oregon.

[the chronic]

Tee_Johnson3 Thomas Johnson
man i thot weed spose to calm u down..but im so high i can palm 2 clouds

Did you see headliner statement on top of this twitter page? (he is high as a satellite)

"i need some sour gummie worms man"

[TFloss32]

Did you see headliner statement on top of this twitter page? (he is high as a satellite)

"i need some sour gummie worms man"

Someone will talk to him I'm sure. He keeps that up and Texas may not give him the chance to decommit. Public forum, TJ. Geez.

[the chronic]

From ESPN:
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Quarterbacks jumping in, out of the Big 12 (http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/42527/quarterbacks-jumping-in-out-of-the-big-12)

December, 27, 2011

"Texas Tech's Jacob Karam -- last seen executing the sneakiest trick play of the season -- announced his transfer on Nov. 30 and started shopping around. He's a redshirt sophomore but already completed his undergraduate requirements, meaning he'll be eligible immediately at his new home with two years left to play. Rumors swirled that he could land at Texas, but he says he's not considering any Big 12 teams.

"I am focusing on Houston, Memphis and UTEP because those three schools are focusing on me," Karam told Fox 28 in Houston.

Karam said he also heard from LSU, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UNLV and Texas State.

[TFloss32]

Tee_Johnson3 Thomas Johnson
man i thot weed spose to calm u down..but im so high i can palm 2 clouds

J Cole lyrics, but c'mon man.

[shyne]

Well if he goes to Oregon, he will fit right in with all the other dumbasses that chip Kelly recruits.

[TFloss32]

From ESPN:
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Quarterbacks jumping in, out of the Big 12 (http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/42527/quarterbacks-jumping-in-out-of-the-big-12)

December, 27, 2011

"Texas Tech's Jacob Karam -- last seen executing the sneakiest trick play of the season -- announced his transfer on Nov. 30 and started shopping around. He's a redshirt sophomore but already completed his undergraduate requirements, meaning he'll be eligible immediately at his new home with two years left to play. Rumors swirled that he could land at Texas, but he says he's not considering any Big 12 teams.

"I am focusing on Houston, Memphis and UTEP because those three schools are focusing on me," Karam told Fox 28 in Houston.

Karam said he also heard from LSU, San Diego State, Ole Miss, UNLV and Texas State.

Even if Texas doesn't intend on bringing in another QB, I expect the rumors to pick up a bunch after the Holiday Bowl is over. With that said, I assume the staff will want to have a solid answer pretty quickly on McCoy's intentions going forward.

[TheMex]

J Cole lyrics, but c'mon man.

Yes, that's what I just figured out but I still haven't found the lyrics to the song that goes, "man 100 wit were im goin mayne dey a good fit for me but i wanna take my official jus to b sure doe.."

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Don't know exactly what is going on or how legit it is but I was just reading Thomas Johnson and Dontre Wilson's tweets and they seemed to be pretty high tweeting about going to Oregon. This just happened around 3 am.

I'm sure they'll be a lot of talk about this when i wake up around noon. Looks like we have our first decommitment. TJ did mention that he wanted to take an official visit just to make sure. I'd hate to lose this guy, think that he might be our best current WR in the 2012 class.

So I heard about Dontre Wilson's interest in Oregon but this is the first time i heard a school's name directly related to Thomas Johnson. I hope they arent being overwhelmed by the flashiness of Oregon. Nike uniforms arent gonna replace being closer to home were family and friends are easily accessible. Just ask Leach Seastruck. Now, im not saying that its such a bad thing to leave far from home to attend school, but kids should make sure that its for all the right reasons and its been thoroughly thought through . All im saying is if they sincerely like every aspect of the school then fine but going for uniform combinations isnt very wise. And speaking of Leach, whats going on with the investigation of his recruitment? Will Oregon receive sanctions? I havent heard much about it for some months.

[TFloss32]

Yes, that's what I just figured out but I still haven't found the lyrics to the song that goes, "man 100 wit were im goin mayne dey a good fit for me but i wanna take my official jus to b sure doe.."

Mex-

Just for the record, my "c'mon man" was directed towards TJ for talking about weed online whether it's just song lyrics or he was actually smoking weed. It was just dumb all around by him. He's a good example why most schools do all kinds of etiquette and media relations training with their incoming freshmen.

[shyne]

Is it true that Mack is getting a extension?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Quick practice report:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27426

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Is it true that Mack is getting a extension?

Article about Mack's possible extension:

http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/dodds-seeks-to-extend-browns-contract-2058839.html

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Holiday Bowl Notes:

http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/holiday-bowl-longhorns-notebook-brown-excited-about-future-2061179.html

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Updated list of the State's top recruits. "Fab 55"

http://www.statesman.com/sports/recruiting/the-fabulous-55-our-updated-list-of-the-2054722.html

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I cant remember if its been mentioned, but tight ends Dominique Jones and Ahmard Howard have been declared academically ineligible and wont play against California.

[TFloss32]

QB Gunner Kiel to LSU. Odd for a kid that wanted to stay close to home originally:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Gunner-Kiel-102803

[billfromlaketravis]

Geez, I didn't realize this until now. Florida State has 6 commits (including Mario Edwards) in the UA Game. Of course Texas has more at 9 commits, but I don't like Edwards around so many future Seminoles. The other 5 FSU commits are all from Florida or Alabama.

Of course Connor Brewer and J Gray will be at the UA Game. Gray and Edwards are said to be pretty close friends.

I actually feel better about DGB at Army All American Game because Arkansas doesn't have a single commit in the game and it's in San Antonio. DGB and Tim Cole's personalities are a good match, and Camrhon Hughes and DGB appear to be friendly.

Under Armour roster by college
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Here is a look at where each Under Armour All-American is headed for college or is considering for college.


Alabama Crimson Tide
Dakota Ball (Lindale, Ga./Pepperell)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 290 | ESPNU 150: NR | DT rank: 25 | Stars: 3
Breakdown: He flashes the ability to come off the ball low and get under a blocker's pads and play with leverage, but he does need to watch his pad level at times. Full eval

Chris Black (Jacksonville, Fla./First Coast)
Ht.: 5-11 | Wt.: 170 | ESPNU 150: 21 | WR rank: 2 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He is a Santana Moss type who makes a ton of plays as an inside and outside receiver and has a very bright future as a return specialist. Full eval

Amari Cooper (Miami/Miami Northwestern)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 185 | ESPNU 150: 62 | WR rank: 9 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Cooper is a smooth, athletic pass catcher with a lot of natural ability at the position. Full eval

Brandon Greene (Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 285 | ESPNU 150: 25 | OT rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Greene plays with the explosion and playing strength necessary to dominate opponents as a run blocker. Full eval

Reggie Ragland (Madison, Ala./Bob Jones)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 245 | ESPNU 150: 111 | ILB rank: 2 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He has very good overall measurables, functional size and strength and can anchor at the point of attack. Full eval

Eddie Williams (Panama City, Fla./Arnold)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 205 | ESPNU 150: 9 | ATH rank: 1 | Stars: 5
Breakdown: He is blessed with ideal measurables and versatility and could be an impact safety/OLB tweener or wide receiver at the next level. Full eval


Auburn Tigers
Joshua Holsey (Fairburn, Ga./Creekside)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 175 | ESPNU 150: 77 | CB rank: 5 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Holsey is a very talented and versatile athlete with excellent ball skills. Full eval

Ricardo Louis (Miami Beach, Fla./Miami Beach Senior)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: 19 | ATH rank: 3 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Louis is a wide receiver who plays quarterback with excellent overall physical tools and measurables to boot. Full eval


Brigham Young Cougars
Tanner Mangum (Eagle, Idaho/Eagle)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 190 | ESPNU 150: 148 | QB rank: 10 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Mangum is an efficient, technically consistent pocket passer who is an above-average athlete as well. Full eval


California Golden Bears
Zach Kline (Danville, Calif./San Ramon Valley)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 205 | ESPNU 150: 58 | QB rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Kline is a very efficient, polished and fundamentally sound quarterback prospect who has some swagger to his game. Full eval

Darius Powe (Lakewood, Calif./Lakewood)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 190 | ESPNU 150: 86 | WR rank: 14 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He shows a high ceiling for development. Has burst off the line with good surge. With his top-end speed, he can get on top of defenders very quickly and stretch the field. Full eval


Clemson Tigers
Patrick Destefano (Roebuck, S.C./Dorman)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 275 | ESPNU 150: 59 | OT rank: 12 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Destefano is a very good run and pass blocker, showing the ability to dominate at his present level of play. Full eval

Jay Guillermo (Maryville, Tenn./Maryville)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 292 | ESPNU 150: 89 | C rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Guillermo is an outstanding run blocker, demonstrating the playing strength necessary to handle zero-technique defenders. Full eval

Chad Kelly (Buffalo, N.Y./Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 205 | ESPNU 150: 81 | QB rank: 5 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He possesses ideal size and terrific overall athleticism; in fact, he may be a better overall athlete with definitive traits than he is a quarterback prospect. Full eval


Duke Blue Devils
Ross Martin (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 185 | ESPNU 150: NR | K rank: 2 | Stars: 3
Breakdown: Ross is one of the best and strongest field goal kickers in the country. He has shown college-level leg strength and consistency at multiple Kohl's kicking camps. Full eval


Florida Gators
Jessamen Dunker (Boynton Beach, Fla./Boynton Beach)
Ht.: 6-6 | Wt.: 315 | ESPNU 150: 31 | OT rank: 7 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Dunker has the foot quickness and playing strength to dominate defenders at his present level of play. Full eval

Austin Hardin (Atlanta/Marist)
Ht.: 5-11 | Wt.: 200 | ESPNU 150: NR | K rank: 1 | Stars: 3
Breakdown: He is the best combination of power and consistency in the nation. Look for him to play early in college and to be able to handle many situations. Full eval

Marcus Maye (Melbourne, Fla./Holy Trinity)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: NR | S rank: 13 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Maye is a great athlete and two-way standout at the high school level who will likely settle in at safety in college. Full eval

Latroy Pittman (Citra, Fla./North Marion)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: 106 | WR rank: 16 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Pittman is a physically strong, well-built wide receiver who may not be as a fast as some other prospects in this class but makes a lot of plays due to his quickness, size and strength. Full eval

Brian Poole (Bradenton, Fla./Southeast)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 192 | ESPNU 150: 131 | CB rank: 9 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Poole is a physical and active underneath corner who would likely get recruited to play safety with a bit more height and range. Full eval

Colin Thompson (Warminster, Pa./Archbishop Wood)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 255 | ESPNU 150: 85 | TE rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Thompson is a tight end with good size and will likely fit well in a pro-style system where he can contribute as a blocker and some as a pass catcher as well. Full eval


Florida State Seminoles
Marvin Bracy (Orlando, Fla./Boone)
Ht.: 5-9 | Wt.: 168 | ESPNU 150: 110 | ATH rank: 15 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Bracy may be undersized, but he is one of the most explosive and gifted natural athletes this class has to offer as a multipurpose offensive weapon. Full eval

Chris Casher (Mobile, Ala./Davidson)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 236 | ESPNU 150: 13 | DE rank: 3 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: There is plenty to like about Casher. He fills a few different roles for his high school team and could be recruited to play on either side of the ball in college. Full eval

Mario Edwards (Denton, Texas/Billy Ryan)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 270 | ESPNU 150: 1 | DE rank: 1 | Stars: 5
Breakdown: Edwards has the tools to be a very productive and at times simply disruptive defender at the college level. Full eval

Dante Fowler Jr. (St. Petersburg, Fla./Lakewood)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 236 | ESPNU 150: 94 | DE rank: 12 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Fowler is an athletic defensive end prospect with good size and the tools to be a productive pass rusher. Full eval

P.J. Williams (Ocala, Fla./Vanguard)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 180 | ESPNU 150: 136 | S rank: 5 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Williams is a versatile and athletic prospect on both sides of the football, with ball skills and instincts and the willingness to insert in run support from his high point safety position. Full eval

Jameis Winston (Hueytown, Ala./Hueytown)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: 11 | QB rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Winston has loads of upside, not just as a dual-threat guy but also as a passer who can beat you from within the pocket if he continues to develop that side of his game. Full eval


Georgia Bulldogs
John Atkins (Thomson, Ga./Thomson)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 305 | ESPNU 150: 122 | DT rank: 11 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Atkins could get a look on defense, and we could see him being a powerful and stout run defender with enough range to help on the perimeter, but he will likely need to use his hands better. Full eval

Keith Marshall (Raleigh, N.C./Millbrook)
Ht.: 5-11 | Wt.: 190 | ESPNU 150: 6 | RB rank: 2 | Stars: 5
Breakdown: A projected every-down college back with game-breaking speed, Marshall is one of the premier backs in this class. Full eval

Jonathan Taylor (Millen, Ga./Jenkins County)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 315 | ESPNU 150: 51 | DT rank: 5 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He is raw as a pass rusher but could be dangerous with some work. He has the size and power to drive blockers back and collapse the pocket. Full eval


LSU Tigers
Vadal Alexander (Buford, Ga./Buford)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 320 | ESPNU 150: 73 | OG rank: 3 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Alexander is a big, strong athletic player who is capable of getting immediate movement as a run blocker. Full eval

Ronnie Feist (Edgard, La./West Saint John)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 215 | ESPNU 150: 127 | OLB rank: 9 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He possesses adequate height and bulk and will need to work to add some more good size to his frame, but he does come across as a kid with good strength. Full eval

Reid Ferguson (Buford, Ga./Buford)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 235 | ESPNU 150: NR | LS rank: 1 | Stars: 2
Breakdown: Reid has everything that a coach is looking for in a long snapping prospect. He has good size with long levers that he utilizes in his snap mechanics to deliver the ball with outstanding velocity. Full eval

Avery Johnson (Pompano Beach, Fla./Ely)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 185 | ESPNU 150: 82 | WR rank: 12 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Johnson may be one of the best all- around pass catchers this class has to offer. He reminds us of a taller, slightly more explosive Jarvis Landry from 2011. Full eval


Maryland Terrapins
Mike Madaras (Olney, Md./Our Lady of Good Counsel)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 286 | ESPNU 150: NR | OT rank: 25 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Madaras is a tough run blocker who possesses the playing strength and mobility to dominate opponents. Full eval


Miami Hurricanes
Preston Dewey (Austin, Texas/St. Andrews)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 200 | ESPNU 150: 133 | QB rank: 8 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Dewey is a guy with a lot of positive qualities both as a thrower and athlete. He reminds us of Chase Rettig from the 2010 class, only Dewey may not have quite the same arm. Full eval

Angelo Jean-Louis (Wellington, Fla./Palm Beach)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 185 | ESPNU 150: 46 | WR rank: 6 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Jean-Louis is an explosive prospect with a second gear. He has good height, a strong yet wiry build and the makings of a real playmaker at the next level. Full eval

Randy Johnson (Wellington, Fla./Palm Beach)
Ht.: 5-9 | Wt.: 180 | ESPNU 150: 48 | ATH rank: 10 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Johnson is an extremely competitive and elusive runner -- just an excellent overall athlete with the ability to also get recruited highly at other skill positions and in the return game. Full eval


Michigan Wolverines
Joe Bolden (Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 225 | ESPNU 150: NR | ILB rank: 6 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Bolden is a tough, instinctive football player with a knack for getting to the football and making big plays. Full eval

Terry Richardson (Detroit/Cass Technical)
Ht.: 5-9 | Wt.: 160 | ESPNU 150: 67 | CB rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Richardson lacks obvious size but plays and competes much bigger. Possesses great confidence and a lot of intangibles sought after in a cover corner. Full eval


Mississippi State
Devon Desper (Madison, Miss./Madison Central)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 295 | ESPNU 150: NR | C rank: 4 | Stars: 3
Breakdown: Desper demonstrates the explosion and playing strength to dominate as a run blocker against his present level of competition. Full eval


Missouri Tigers
Evan Boehm (Lee's Summit, Mo./Lee's Summit West)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 300 | ESPNU 150: 52 | OG rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Boehm is a tough linemen displaying the explosion and playing strength necessary to be effective as both a run and pass blocker. Full eval


Nebraska Cornhuskers
Michael Rose (Kansas City, Mo./Rockhurst)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 225 | ESPNU 150: 134 | ILB rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Rose demonstrates the physical toughness and playing speed necessary to be very productive against both the run and pass. Full eval


Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ronald Darby (Oxon Hill, Md./Potomac)
Ht.: 5-11 | Wt.: 176 | ESPNU 150: 69 | ATH rank: 11 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Darby is one of the faster athletes in the country and a very productive overall football player. Full eval


Ohio State Buckeyes
Noah Spence (Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 245 | ESPNU 150: 4 | DE rank: 2 | Stars: 5
Breakdown: He displays very good first-step quickness and is often the first defender moving. He is a pretty good overall football player, but his strength at this point in his ability to get to the quarterback. Full eval


Oklahoma Sooners
De'Vante Harris (Mesquie, Texas/Horn)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 160 | ESPNU 150: NR | CB rank: 14 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: All Harris needs is a bit more size to be considered a top national corner prospect. In terms of footwork, speed and cover corner skill-set, this prospect is an upper-tier category. Full eval

Alex Ross (Mesquite, Texas/Horn)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 205 | ESPNU 150: 38 | RB rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: One of the more explosive and college- ready backs in this class, Ross immediately reminds us of young Adrian Peterson on film with his running style. Full eval

Sterling Shepard (Oklahoma City, Okla./Heritage Hall)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 185 | ESPNU 150: 56 | WR rank: 7 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He is a really good football player overall. Can play out of the Wildcat, splits time outside and in the slot and he catches everything thrown his way. Full eval


Ole Miss Rebels
Isaac Gross (Batesville, Miss./South Panola)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 265 | ESPNU 150: 36 | DT rank: 3| Stars: 4
Breakdown: Gross is a kid who can be a disruptive interior pass rusher. He has good height and adequate bulk, but displays a frame that could support more good size with time in a college weight program. Full eval


Oregon State Beavers
Isaac Seumalo (Corvallis, Ore./Corvallis)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 280 | ESPNU 150: 63 | OG rank: 2 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Seumalo is a coach's son and mixes a high effort and physical style of play with a good feel for the game. Full eval


South Carolina Gamecocks
Shaq Roland (Lexington, S.C./Lexington)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 180 | ESPNU 150: 45 | ATH rank: 9 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: There are not many athletes as tall, fast and smooth as Roland in 2012. This guy could be productive in all three phases of the game at the next level and get recruited at a few different positions. We feel he will either settle in at receiver or safety. Full eval

Brock Stadnik (Greensboro, N.C./Western Guilford)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 290 | ESPNU 150: 57 | OT rank: 11 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Stadnik is a dominant run blocker showing the ability to knock defenders off the line of scrimmage with his explosion and playing strength. Full eval


South Florida Bulls
Sean Price (Citra, Fla./North Marion)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 225 | ESPNU 150: NR | TE rank: 7 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He is built more like a bigger wide receiver and could play wide receiver and be a possession- type player at the position. He plays tight end in high school, and if he can add the needed size, it can be a good fit for him Full eval


Stanford Cardinal
Noor Davis (Leesburg, Fla./Leesburg)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 225 | ESPNU 150: 17 | OLB rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Davis is truly dominant defensive player; he can be disruptive and affect the outcome of a game from any spot on the field, including special teams. Full eval


TCU Horned Frogs
Devonte Fields (Arlington, Texas/James Martin)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 225 | ESPNU 150: 68 | DE rank: 7 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Fields can play the game and be a productive defender. He is a kid who possesses good size and looks to have a sturdy build and should be able to continue to develop his frame some as he physically matures. Full eval


Tennessee Volunteers
Justin Meredith (Anderson, S.C/T.L. Hanna)
Ht.: 6-5 | Wt.: 220 | ESPNU 150: NR | TE rank: 6 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He can be a solid target in the passing game. He does not come across as a natural receiver who effortlessly plucks the ball, but he does have good hands and can extend and catch the ball away from his body. Full eval

Dalton Santos (Van, Texas/Van)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 240 | ESPNU 150: 93 | ILB rank: 1 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Santos is a dominant run stopper from inside to the edge; his excellent instincts and immediate reactions allow him to create havoc in the backfield. Full eval


Texas Longhorns
Connor Brewer (Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 190 | ESPNU 150: 34 | QB rank: 3 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Brewer is an accomplished, polished passer for the high school level. He has adequate to good height and the frame to really blossom and add bulk. Full eval

Malcom Brown (Brenham, Texas/Brenham)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 285 | ESPNU 150: 14 | DT rank: 2 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He does not have eye-popping measurables and could use more bulk, but he looks on film to be a fairly thickly built kid and should be able to add some more good size with time in a college weight program. Full eval

Bryson Echols (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto)
Ht.: 5-9 | Wt.: 165 | ESPNU 150: 79 | CB rank: 6 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Echols is a fierce competitor between the white lines and plays the game bigger and faster than his measureables may indicate. Full eval

Kennedy Estelle (Pearland, Texas/Glenda Dawson)
Ht.: 6-8 | Wt.: 310 | ESPNU 150: 49 | OT rank: 9 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Estelle uses his superior size and athleticism to dominate lesser opponents as a run and pass blocker. We see good upper body playing strength but the need to polish both run and pass blocking skills. Full eval

Johnathan Gray (Aledo, Texas/Aledo)
Ht.: 5-10 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: 5 | RB rank: 1 | Stars: 5
Breakdown: One of the more productive backs we have seen in recent classes. Gray is a TD machine combining load-back qualities with great top-end speed. Full eval

Peter Jinkens (Dallas/Skyline)
Ht.: 6-1 | Wt.: 210 | ESPNU 150: 55 | OLB rank: 5 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: This guy is a very good tackler, both at the point of attack and in space; wraps well with good balance and leverage; can punish ball carriers while displaying excellent ability as a special teams coverage player. Full eval

Thomas Johnson (Dallas/Skyline)
Ht.: 6-0 | Wt.: 180 | ESPNU 150: 35 | WR rank: 4 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Johnson is a game-breaking wide receiver with an athletic, wiry build and explosive speed. He was hampered by injury as a junior, but his limited duty produced some eye-popping production. Full eval

Cayleb Jones (Austin, Texas/S.F. Austin)
Ht.: 6-2 | Wt.: 195 | ESPNU 150: 30 | WR rank: 3 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Considering Jones' size, he is a very gifted overall prospect in terms of athleticism, change of direction and speed. He is similar in tools to last year's Trey Metoyer, who signed with Oklahoma. Full eval

Alex Norman (Dallas/Bishop Dunne)
Ht.: 6-3 | Wt.: 280 | ESPNU 150: 88 | DT rank: 6 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He seems to have good size for play in the trenches. He is an explosive kid who is capable of quickly getting off on the snap of the ball. He is a very physical player at the point of attack. Full eval

Curtis Riser (DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 290 | ESPNU 150: 150 | OG rank: 7 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: Riser is a very strong run blocker both on and off the line of scrimmage. He will need to polish aspects of pass protection, but we like his nimble feet. Full eval


USC Trojans
Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (Rocklin, Calif./Whitney)
Ht.: 6-4 | Wt.: 261 | ESPNU 150: 120 | TE rank: 2 | Stars: 4
Breakdown: He has the size to fit well as an in-line tight end and is a kid who is better suited to play in more of a pro-style attack. Full eval

[billfromlaketravis]

BTW, mid week bowl games suck, especially when Texas is playing in one. Tomorrow morning at work is going to be rough.

Enjoy tonight fellas, Texas won't play another game for over 9 months and it's against Wyoming.

[TFloss32]

Geez, I didn't realize this until now. Florida State has 6 commits (including Mario Edwards) in the UA Game. Of course Texas has more at 9 commits, but I don't like Edwards around so many future Seminoles. The other 5 FSU commits are all from Florida or Alabama.

If the FSU guys are on the opposite team, he'll spend a lot more time with the UT commitments. That'll help.


BTW, mid week bowl games suck, especially when Texas is playing in one. Tomorrow morning at work is going to be rough.

Enjoy tonight fellas, Texas won't play another game for over 9 months and it's against Wyoming.

Speaking of next year's schedule, the Ole Miss game is officially on.

[TFloss32]

I cant remember if its been mentioned, but tight ends Dominique Jones and Ahmard Howard have been declared academically ineligible and wont play against California.

Keep Jones on the potential attrition list. He's been struggling with grades for a long time.

[billfromlaketravis]

If the FSU guys are on the opposite team, he'll spend a lot more time with the UT commitments. That'll help.



Speaking of next year's schedule, the Ole Miss game is officially on.


I've seen different things on which team Edwards will be on. If it's regional, he'll obviously be on the same team as the Texas commits.

Good news on the Ole Miss game. That's a game I might try to go to.

[the chronic]

Sorry to break the news, but all Texas commits are on one team, and FSU commits on other (including Mario Edwards).

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7373213/2012-armour-game-rosters


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BLACK TEAM (HIGHLIGHT)
Texas Commits
Cayleb Jones (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/98598/cayleb-jones)
Connor Brewer (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/111763/connor-brewer)
Thomas Johnson (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/110280/thomas-johnson)
Peter Jinkens (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116249/peter-jinkens)
Bryson Echols (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/120922/bryson-echols)
Johnathan Gray (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/110368/johnathan-gray)
Curtis Riser (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/118933/curtis-riser)
Alex Norman (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/124294/alex-norman)
Kennedy Estelle (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/127103/kennedy-estelle)
Malcom Brown (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116256/malcom-brown)

Of interest
Landon Collins (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/115402/landon-collins)
Nelson Agholor (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116761/nelson-agholor)
Andrus Peat (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116423/andrus-peat)


WHITE TEAM (BLUR)
FSU Commits:
Mario Edwards (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116377/mario-edwards)
Dante Fowler Jr. (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/85430/dante-fowler-jr)
Jameis Winston (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/107569/jameis-winston)
P.J. Williams (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/109442/pj-williams)
Marvin Bracy (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/123558/marvin-bracy)
Chris Casher (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/115808/chris-casher)

[DesignatedT]

Ole Miss gets both UT and A&M at the grove this year.

[scottspurs]

Sorry to break the news, but all Texas commits are on one team, and FSU commits on other (including Mario Edwards).

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7373213/2012-armour-game-rosters


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BLACK TEAM (HIGHLIGHT)
Texas Commits
Cayleb Jones (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/98598/cayleb-jones)
Connor Brewer (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/111763/connor-brewer)
Thomas Johnson (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/110280/thomas-johnson)
Peter Jinkens (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116249/peter-jinkens)
Bryson Echols (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/120922/bryson-echols)
Johnathan Gray (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/110368/johnathan-gray)
Curtis Riser (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/118933/curtis-riser)
Alex Norman (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/124294/alex-norman)
Kennedy Estelle (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/127103/kennedy-estelle)
Malcom Brown (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116256/malcom-brown)

Of interest
Landon Collins (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/115402/landon-collins)
Nelson Agholor (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116761/nelson-agholor)
Andrus Peat (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116423/andrus-peat)


WHITE TEAM (BLUR)
FSU Commits:
Mario Edwards (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/116377/mario-edwards)
Dante Fowler Jr. (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/85430/dante-fowler-jr)
Jameis Winston (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/107569/jameis-winston)
P.J. Williams (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/109442/pj-williams)
Marvin Bracy (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/123558/marvin-bracy)
Chris Casher (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player/_/id/115808/chris-casher)

Mario Edwards Sr. is a coach for the Black team. Coaching against his son.

[TheMex]

So both teams don't have activities together? I mean, besides the game? Will players in opposite teams just see each other at the game? How about hotels? Dinners? Disney World (or whatever they do)?

[scottspurs]

Also, Tim Buchanan, Johnathan Gray's high school coach is a coach for the white team going against his former star RB.

[billfromlaketravis]

So both teams don't have activities together? I mean, besides the game? Will players in opposite teams just see each other at the game? How about hotels? Dinners? Disney World (or whatever they do)?


Going off what I've seen on ESPN / ESPNU cover it appears that yes the teams do have off the field activities together. They also practice against each other daily, and hold a combine and skills competition together.

[TFloss32]

So both teams don't have activities together? I mean, besides the game? Will players in opposite teams just see each other at the game? How about hotels? Dinners? Disney World (or whatever they do)?

I'm purely guessing but I think they can spend downtime with whoever they want and they stay in the same hotel, but he probably won't talk to them much at all during team stuff unless they do something like BFLT mentioned above. Whatever the setup I expect the UT guys to make him feel wanted every opportunity they get.

[TFloss32]

Sorry to break the news, but all Texas commits are on one team, and FSU commits on other (including Mario Edwards).

Damn, I was hoping he'd room with a UT guy.

[TheMex]

I'm sure he is watching but just in case, somebody send a tape of this game to Mario Edwards Jr.

[shyne]

I'm excited about the future, ash is going to be just fine. People forget he's just a kid still another year of coaching he's gonna get better and better.

The d is fucking lights out, and they are young. Hopefully we can keep Diaz around. The future is bright and both lines are only going to get stronger.

[ThePop]

Someone posted this on 247
--
2003 - Holiday Bowl 2004 - Rose Bowl 2005 - BCS Championship game.

2007 - Holiday bowl 2008 - Fiesta Bowl 2009 - BCS championship game.

2011 - Holiday bowl 2012 - ??? 2013 - ???
--

Every position should be improved next year. \m/
Only bad thing is that we have to wait a couple hundred days. At least we have recruiting and this topic.

[billfromlaketravis]

Good win. Yeah it's not the BCS, but it's good momentum and something to point to with recruits. I think the 2010 disaster is officially over.

[TheMex]

Good news:

@KennyVaccaro4 Glad I helped send the seniors off w a win.. Taking the team to South beach next year... I'll see y'all in the spring baby

[shyne]

Good news:

@KennyVaccaro4 Glad I helped send the seniors off w a win.. Taking the team to South beach next year... I'll see y'all in the spring baby

Not good news, great news that dude is a straight badass

[ColinB]

Hopefully Diaz stays.

[ThePop]

I think Diaz would only leave for a HC job. No way he takes another DC position with how sick our D will be next year.

[the chronic]

Someone posted this on 247
--
2003 - Holiday Bowl 2004 - Rose Bowl 2005 - BCS Championship game.

2007 - Holiday bowl 2008 - Fiesta Bowl 2009 - BCS championship game.

2011 - Holiday bowl 2012 - ??? 2013 - ???
--

Every position should be improved next year. \m/
Only bad thing is that we have to wait a couple hundred days. At least we have recruiting and this topic.


i'd keep in mind the holiday bowl used to be higher up in the pecking order a few years back.


on a sidenote, Taylor McNamara, a top TE from San Diego, committed to OU last night.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Taylor-McNamara-115563

[billfromlaketravis]

Really fellas no thoughts on the game? It must still be early.

Here's what I saw:

* Texas has some bad mamba jambas on defense. Joey Harrington said before the game that they were in the conversation as Alabama and LSU's defenses. While I disagree, I think Texas can get there next year. With all the youth on defense they had some inconsistent games this year, namely Baylor and OU.

* Replacing Acho and Robinson is going to be tough. Steve Edmond is extremely talented and played well this year, but I would have liked to see him play more this season. He will be counted on as the starting MLB next year. I feel pretty good about Cobbs replacing Acho. Different kind of players, but I think Cobbs has the heart and athleticism is be very successful. There is also some good talent behind him at OLB. Just a gut feeling, but I think Tevin Jackson spells Edmond at MLB next season.

* Jordan Hicks was finally healthy last night and it showed. He should lead the LB corps next year. His final 2 seasons at Texas should spectacular if he stays out of the trainers' room. Cobbs and Hicks coming off the edge is frightening.

* Texas has 2 All American DEs next season. Okafor already got his, and Jackson should be a preseason All American. If Mario Edwards is wondering what his development might at Texas might look like, look no further than Oak and Jackson. If Texas can get anything out of Ced Reed and Reggie Wilson next year, watch out. I think there's a window for Edwards to get into the DE rotation right away.

* The secondary was again awesome. Imagine a junior Byndom, sophomore Diggs, junior Phillips and senior Vaccaro starting next year with M. Thompson, Josh Turner, Evans and Scott rotating in. Salty. I think Echols plays next year. He won't make mistakes and is technically sound. Duke Thomas is said to balling at corner on the all star game circuit. Replacing Gideon with Phillips makes this secondary instantly better, getting Vaccaro back makes it sick.

* The DT rotation should be filthy. Even the forgotten man, Calvin Howell had a big game against. I think Moore starts because of his size, but Texas could go 8 deep at DT next year. I expect Malcom Brown to be a regular by the end of the season. Whaley is a killer. So disruptive, always makes something happen on 3rd down. Mack got a playmaker, just not where he expected.

* I have some concerns about the OL. They couldn't create a new LOS. There were some nice runs at the end of the game, but the push wasn't there. It starts with Dom Espinosa. Searels has some decisions to make with the addition of Donald Hawkins. With Hopkins moving back inside, as we all assume he will, I think he should get an audition at center. Mack and Stacy have both said publicly that Hopkins can play all 5 positions. Espinosa just isn't getting it done. Hopkins could play center and Flower, who had a great 13 practices before the bowl, could excel at LG. Cochran at LT, Hawkins at RT, Hopkins at C, Walters at RG, and Flowers at LG is my best 5 going into the spring.

* I think Darius James is a 4 year starter at Texas. A center with elite athleticism and NFL upside. When was the last time Texas had that? Quietly the most important recruit in the 2013 class. Texas can build around him.

*I would liked to seen more Bergeron, but I think it was a flow of the game kind of decision. Malcolm had some runs when he got a crease. Both should buckle it up next year because Johnathan Gray is coming for their carries. Best RB rotation Texas has had in a long time.

* I was encouraged with what I saw out of Ash. The long TD pass to Goodwin is something Texas can point to with DGB. Texas isn't Arkansas, but their QB is getting better. Ash sleeps, eats, and breathes football and Jesus. Give him the starter's reps in the spring, summer and fall camp and I think he'll progress and improve. The jump passes / passes off his back foot are maddening, but he didn't throw 1 pass in 23 attempts that could have been easily picked off. Harsin really needs to work with him on getting his feet and shoulders behind throws. The long pass to Goodwin shows what kind of arm he has.

* I know Goodwin has Olympic aspirations, but I wish he'd give football a chance year round. Wow he had some flashes last night. The long run that set up the TD, and the long TD catch. The guy has another gear. Two excellent games in a row. I think he's Texas home run threat right now.

* I thought about Kendall Sanders immediately after the Goodwin run. He should be lethal on jet sweeps and reverses. He doesn't have the speed that Goodwin has, but he has a lot more shake.

* Jaxon Shipley has the most amazing stat line I have ever seen. 4 completions. 4 attempts. 3 TDs and a game clincher. Incredible. Should only get better next year. I'd remind everyone that this will be his first full off season with Bennie.

* DJ Grant was moving really well last night. He should only get healthier this off season. I still don't like his blocking acumen, but he can stretch the field.

*A good send off for Irby. He probably score if it's a better throw. 3 TDs and setting up a TD in his final 4 games is pretty darn good. Have a great life after football Blaine.

I think the defensive coaches should take the game film, unedited, and send it to their defensive targets. Edwards has to like what he saw. Texas has 2 upperclassmen All Americans at DE. What does FSU have at the position?

The 2013 recruits have to like what they saw from Manny Diaz's defense. Once Manny gets his roots down and forms relationships with Texas high school coaches, I think he'll become the defensive pied piper.

I think Texas needed a good game from Ash to sell to DGB. With Dorial, it's about more than the football side of things, but if he thinks Ash is competent that could go a long way. Texas has the advantage over Arkansas in everything except for distance and QB play. Maybe they closed the gap a little on the latter.

Bowl wins are obviously about momentum going into the next season. Texas got that, plus a defensive highlight reel to show to recruits.

I think this team can win the Big 12 next year. I have a feeling OU will be down, regardless of what Landry Jones does. RGIII needs to go pro, and the conference is wide open.

[billfromlaketravis]

i'd keep in mind the holiday bowl used to be higher up in the pecking order a few years back.


on a sidenote, Taylor McNamara, a top TE from San Diego, committed to OU last night.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Taylor-McNamara-115563


A bitter pill to swallow, Texas should have thrown their hat in with McNamara. His other finalist was the lowly Colorado Buffaloes.

[shyne]

I don't think Espinosa is that shitty, I think Tipoti is a beast. Dom got abused like a little bitch, but he hasnt played that bad all year.

Like I said earlier about Ash, people kind of gave him a bad rap because of what happened before him with Gilbert, but they are different players. Ash is a relentless worker that will do whatever it takes to get better, the thing that impresses me most about him is that hes a tough SOB, took some big shots all year and never flinched. Gilbert was entitled and just never showed the rest of the guys he could lead. With another offseason with Harsin to polish his skills, and learn the offense he is going to be way better.

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't think Espinosa is that shitty, I think Tipoti is a beast. Dom got abused like a little bitch, but he hasnt played that bad all year.

Like I said earlier about Ash, people kind of gave him a bad rap because of what happened before him with Gilbert, but they are different players. Ash is a relentless worker that will do whatever it takes to get better, the thing that impresses me most about him is that hes a tough SOB, took some big shots all year and never flinched. Gilbert was entitled and just never showed the rest of the guys he could lead. With another offseason with Harsin to polish his skills, and learn the offense he is going to be way better.


This wasn't the only game where Dom had some trouble. He was hurt earlier this season, but he seemed to regress later in the season.

[billfromlaketravis]

Well Burton believes Case will transfer. Let the speculation begin.

[billfromlaketravis]

Dontre Wilson told 247 Sports that will visit Oregon during his Spring Break. About what I expected.

[shyne]

Well Burton believes Case will transfer. Let the speculation begin.

Good he sucks, his mechanics and footwork are horrible. I wouldnt care if he stayed and decided to be a backup. But I dont want him starting ever again.

[the chronic]

Really fellas no thoughts on the game? It must still be early.


regarding recruiting, mario edwards must love to think about how he would be used in that defense. i love our chances. now as for DGB, i feel completely the opposite. the Oline looked awful and was dominated by a moderate Cal defense. yes the Oline is young, but regardless it was a dissapointing performance because they were pushed around - and let's face it, this is Cal. Ash also didn't look great either - as a top WR recruit i would be concerned if he could help me get stats to highlight my talents long-term. i sure hope brewer is ready to push him for playing time at the least next season.

one thing i will say about QB play, if ash plays all games like this next year (marginal play, but doesn't turn ball over), that would be enough to win a lot of games. three and outs and constant punting is fine with how good our defense is as long as we make them drive the field. we just need a bus driver that doesn't turn ball over and we will be 10-win team.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

good news:

@kennyvaccaro4 glad i helped send the seniors off w a win.. Taking the team to south beach next year... I'll see y'all in the spring baby

:toast

:D The Kevin Vaccaro signing has already paid off!!

[TFloss32]

Dontre Wilson told 247 Sports that will visit Oregon during his Spring Break. About what I expected.

I'll wait patiently to see if he changes his tune after he visits Austin for Junior Days in February. Hard for me to imagine losing a DeSoto kid to a school so far away when all of his buddies are in Austin.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I'll wait patiently to see if he changes his tune after he visits Austin for Junior Days in February. Hard for me to imagine losing a DeSoto kid to a school so far away when all of his buddies are in Austin.

Right TFloss... And ill wait patiently for these NCAA sanctions to be handed out to see how appealing Oregon will look then. :wakeup

[shyne]

So are we rooting for Notre Dame today?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

So are we rooting for Notre Dame today?

I know i am...

[billfromlaketravis]

I hate the Fighting Irish, but I will be pulling for them today and today only. I hope they scorch the Seminole defense.

[billfromlaketravis]

FSU will start 4 freshman OLs tonight. Geez, and I thought our OL was young.

[TFloss32]

Violations coming for Oklahama State?

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Oklahoma-State-Cowboys-self-report-NCAA-violations-in-football-122911

[TFloss32]

I hate the Fighting Irish, but I will be pulling for them today and today only. I hope they scorch the Seminole defense.

Pretty underwhelming game from both teams.

[billfromlaketravis]

Pretty underwhelming game from both teams.


Agreed. I don't think it'll have any effect on Mario's decision.

[TFloss32]

TE Dominique Jones has fallen victim to the attrition bug. He will not be returning for 2012. UT now sits at 83 scholarship players if you include the 2012 commitments.

[ThePop]

TE Dominque Jones has fallen victim to the attrition bug. He will not be returning for 2012. UT now sits at 83 scholarship players if you include the 2012 commitments.

Vincent Hobbs offer incoming?

[billfromlaketravis]

TE Dominque Jones has fallen victim to the attrition bug. He will not be returning for 2012. UT now sits at 83 scholarship players if you include the 2012 commitments.



Fan base: But, but, but how will Texas find enough spots?

[billfromlaketravis]

I think Texas should put Dom Jones' spot in their pocket. Hobbs doesn't do anything for me. Another 6'3'' high school WR project. I can think of at least 3 in state junior TEs better than Hobbs (RSJ, Morgan and Gaines).

[shyne]

Maybe they will move bluiett to tight end.

[ThePop]

Meanwhile ASJ is ballin right now

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson has confirmed he has been invited to UT's first Junior Day and will be in Austin on February 12th. To my knowledge, he is the first one to publicly confirm he will be in attendance. This news was expected but nice to see that it's now official and he will most likely be one of the first prospects offered by the staff (if not the first overall).

[TFloss32]

Vincent Hobbs offer incoming?

Probably so. I just don't see him leaving Austin without an offer. Not Texas' style to bring a kid in on an official and not offer. Harsin making a trip up to Mesquite to see Hobbs in person tells you a lot about UT's interest level.

[TFloss32]

Meanwhile ASJ is ballin right now

He showed some impressive moves for being so HUGE.

[TFloss32]

2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes will be a five-star on Rivals.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1312660

[ATX_Horn]

2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes will be a five-star on Rivals.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1312660


I'm not a coach(though I can play one on the internet :lol) but I think
in the Barrett vs Swoopes offer debate, you swing for the fences and
take a chance with the upside of a talent like Swoopes.

I can't wait for the Junior days to see how the coaches decide to play
this one out.

BTW, love this board...been lurking for a while. :toast

Hook 'em

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes will be a five-star on Rivals.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1312660


Somewhere near Houston, Gerry Hamilton weeps.

[Trill Clinton]

Good news:

@KennyVaccaro4 Glad I helped send the seniors off w a win.. Taking the team to South beach next year... I'll see y'all in the spring baby

Vaccaro:toast

[shyne]

Heard case is transferring and mike Davis looking to split to Colorado. Davis went from flat out stud to little pussy bitch real fast.

[TFloss32]

Heard case is transferring and mike Davis looking to split to Colorado. Davis went from flat out stud to little pussy bitch real fast.

I think this is what shyne is referring to. White was rooming with Davis before he left and it just wasn't good for him. Hopefully he gets it together because the incoming WRs will pass him quickly (especially if UT lands DGB).

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27524

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, a second big-time 2013 prospect has confirmed for the first Junior Day on February 12th. ATH Ricky Seals-Jones (I say "ATH" because nobody is sure what position he'll play) has said Oscar Giles extended an invitation recently and he plans on being in Austin soon.

[TFloss32]

I'm not a coach(though I can play one on the internet :lol) but I think
in the Barrett vs Swoopes offer debate, you swing for the fences and
take a chance with the upside of a talent like Swoopes.

I can't wait for the Junior days to see how the coaches decide to play
this one out.

BTW, love this board...been lurking for a while. :toast

Hook 'em

I've seen you lurking, sir. Post more.

I tend to lean towards your line of thinking even though I struggle with who I'd take if it were up to me. I read a report recently that caught my eye. Even though Barrett is clearly the more polished prospect right now, Swoopes may have both the higher ceiling and the higher floor. Since he's only 16 or 17 years old, you're obviously looking more at what he can become rather than where he currently sits. 6'5"/225 lb. guys that are faster than most everyone on the field on any given day just don't come around often. I think the biggest knock on him is his accuracy since Whitewright doesn't throw a whole lot, but his arm strength doesn't appear to be an issue. Tough decisions to come and the next few weeks should be pretty badass closing 2012 and beginning 2013. Lots of good momentum coming off of the Holiday Bowl.

[TFloss32]

For those of you that have participated in this thread long enough, you know that DB Landon Collins has been a pure longshot for a while. Anyway, this one is officially over for UT now because he will be making his college decision at the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game next Thursday. That's always been his plan because that day is his birthday.

[billfromlaketravis]

I saw that Barrett measured 6 foot and 7/8ths of an inch and 209 pounds. I'm not saying that's small, but it's smaller than expected.

If Barrett and Swoopes are both projects at the end of the day, give me Swoopes because of his upside.

That said, Texas needs to protect itself,if the coaches take Swoopes as a project, and that's exactly what he is, they have to take a polished QB recruit also. Cody Thomas is a guy that has been mentioned as drawing some interest from Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, a second big-time 2013 prospect has confirmed for the first Junior Day on February 12th. ATH Ricky Seals-Jones (I say "ATH" because nobody is sure what position he'll play) has said Oscar Giles extended an invitation recently and he plans on being in Austin soon.


It's pretty simple to me. If RSJ is a difference maker at TE or DE, you keep him on offense because there's more of a need there. Texas hasn't had a TE with RSJ's athleticism and size since J Mike.

[billfromlaketravis]

I think this is what shyne is referring to. White was rooming with Davis before he left and it just wasn't good for him. Hopefully he gets it together because the incoming WRs will pass him quickly (especially if UT lands DGB).

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27524


Mike Davis has a lot of football left, but the head case label is starting to follow him around. I hope he gets it straightened out.

[ATX_Horn]

I saw that Barrett measured 6 foot and 7/8ths of an inch and 209 pounds. I'm not saying that's small, but it's smaller than expected.

If Barrett and Swoopes are both projects at the end of the day, give me Swoopes because of his upside.

That said, Texas needs to protect itself,if the coaches take Swoopes as a project, and that's exactly what he is, they have to take a polished QB recruit also. Cody Thomas is a guy that has been mentioned as drawing some interest from Texas.

Yeah, that would be the only hesitation with taking Swoopes. Of course,
if our current stable of QB's was actually stable then there is a little more comfort in making him our QB target for 2013.

[Trill Clinton]

I knew Davis wasn't going to stay long. I really don't blame him, he never had a good QB who could get him the ball.

[TFloss32]

Yeah, that would be the only hesitation with taking Swoopes. Of course,
if our current stable of QB's was actually stable then there is a little more comfort in making him our QB target for 2013.

Exactly. Mack and the previous staff members have left little margin for error at the QB position. I've said before that it's almost impossible for a team like Texas to be in such a bad spot. Too many poor decisions.

[TFloss32]

It's pretty simple to me. If RSJ is a difference maker at TE or DE, you keep him on offense because there's more of a need there. Texas hasn't had a TE with RSJ's athleticism and size since J Mike.

The guy literally did everything for Sealy this year on the offensive side of the ball; pass, run, catch. He would create lots of match-up problems.

[billfromlaketravis]

The guy literally did everything for Sealy this year on the offensive side of the ball; pass, run, catch. He would create lots of match-up problems.


Trick plays with RSJ Harsin, do it, do it, do it.

[shyne]

What about Derrick G. is he going to play basketball instead of football?

[TFloss32]

What about Derrick G. is he going to play basketball instead of football?

Problem with Griffin right now is grades, apparently. Not much movement with him so far.

[billfromlaketravis]

More excellent news from Mariod Edwards:


Checking in with UA All-Americans
As players arrive in Florida, there is no shortage of news and notes
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Editor's note: As players arrive for the Under Armour All-America Game, we'll be checking in with them to get all the latest news and notes from the nation's top players. Keep checking back as players will be coming in throughout the afternoon.

OU doesn't impress Edwards
Among the first Under Armour All-Americans through the registration room on Saturday, defensive end Mario Edwards offered a newsy update on his recruiting.
Edwards, No. 1 in the ESPNU150 out of Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, said he soured on Oklahoma after a mid-December visit.

"Talking to some of the (current OU) players, no one had a lot of positive things to say about OU," Edwards said. "It was more, like, negative."

Additionally, Edwards said, he wasn't thrilled with the "vibe" of Norman.

"It was a real small town with really no social life there," he said. "After football season, you want to be somewhere you can socialize and all that stuff."

Before the visit to OU, he made a trip to Texas. It went surprisingly well, said Edwards, whose high school teammate, linebacker Alex De La Torre, is among the Longhorns' top-rated class of pledges.

"I thought (Austin) would be an old, country place," he said. "I went there and had a real nice time."

Edwards, committed to Florida State since March, plans a visit to Tallahassee on Jan. 14, he said, and a trip to LSU on Jan. 20.

He spoke highly of both schools. Of the Seminoles, Edwards said, in particular the Tigers and defensive line coach Brick Haley.

"He's been showing me the different packages," Edwards said, "how I can fit and come in and be an impact player."

Edwards said he plans to unveil his final decision on signing day.

[TFloss32]

Brewer tweeted a preview of the Under Armour uniforms:

http://www.holyturf.com/2011/12/under-armour-uniforms-for-2012-high-school-all-american-game/

[TFloss32]

"Talking to some of the (current OU) players, no one had a lot of positive things to say about OU," Edwards said. "It was more, like, negative."

Additionally, Edwards said, he wasn't thrilled with the "vibe" of Norman

A father of an OU player was absolutely destroying OU on Twitter after the Insight Bowl. Even tagged DGB on the tweets which I thought was hilarious.

@CoachJayNorvell love how other players can have 5 drops & get a 2nd chance (re: jaz/txtech) and D can't get any breaks. PONIES u.
10:26pm - 30 Dec 11

Folks wonder why kids are leaving: coaches like @CoachJayNorvell trying to serve their own purpose. "my recruits are all playing".
10:30pm - 30 Dec 11

@CoachJayNorvell go ahead and play kids that disrespect u and fail drug tests instead of working hard. They deserve it.
11:19pm - 30 Dec 11

My son went to OU loving football. After OU---not quite the same. Seems like hard work = NOTHING. Thanks @CoachJayNorvell
3:27am - 31 Dec 11

@CoachJayNorvell Funny, after 4 years, you can't even say hello to a players mom at the banquet. You're a joke. Great gameplan vs Iowa.
3:32am - 31 Dec 11

And Now Tweeting OU Recruits:
@DorialGB5 and @5Live_DaShowOut good luck with that flakey ass coach at OU. @CoachJayNorvell can't be trusted.
3:35am - 31 Dec 11

[billfromlaketravis]

The implosiion in Norman is on.

[shyne]

So it's Texas vs. Arkansas for DGB
and Texas vs. FSU and LSU Edwards?

[billfromlaketravis]

So it's Texas vs. Arkansas for DGB
and Texas vs. FSU and LSU Edwards?


I don't think LSU is a threat until Edwards visits. He would have to move some things around for that to happen.

[the chronic]

I don't think LSU is a threat until Edwards visits. He would have to move some things around for that to happen.

i didn't think mario was that serious about LSU, but he will be visiting on the 20th, and more notably if you watch video now posted on ESPN main recruiting site below interviewing him also on hornsnation now, he really 'lights up' when they ask him about LSU. by comparison he describes his visit to Texas as 'nice'. yes i think we are leader but pay attention to the little things and i am very cautiously optimistic.

watch video for interview now posted as main story (UA Game)
http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/

[billfromlaketravis]

Edwards made some interesting comments in a recent interviews with Hook Em 247 and Noles 247. Basically, Texas and FSU are the leaders. Will visit FSU on the 14th and LSU on the 20th.

[shyne]

When's national signing day?

[TFloss32]

When's national signing day?

Wednesday, February 1st.

[TFloss32]

Junior Day confirmations continue to roll in. 2013 OL Kent Perkins has said he'll be there and he's down to two schools; Texas and Texas A&M. See some quotes from him below. I think UT picks him up rather quickly once he's offered:

“It's pretty much Texas and Texas A&M for me,” Perkins said. “There are some other schools that are good, but I've visited both schools already and feel like I'd fit in the best at one of those two schools.”

“I think I really do like Texas a lot,” Perkins said. “They have everything that I need to be a successful student athlete there.”

“I like how they finished games,” Perkins said. “I saw a team that played tough and might have struggled in the first half of games, but they finished strong and they're always a top program.”

“The last time he was here he told my coaches to make sure I knew when the junior day was and to find out if I'll be there, and I'll be there,” Perkins said. “I like Coach Searels. Just the little I've gotten to know him, I like him.”

“With the Texas team, it's like the Dallas Cowboys,” Perkins said. “Growing up in Texas, it's something you just do.”

[TFloss32]

Edwards made some interesting comments in a recent interviews with Hook Em 247 and Noles 247. Basically, Texas and FSU are the leaders. Will visit FSU on the 14th and LSU on the 20th.

Here are the recent quotes from Edwards:

“I think it's down to three,” said Edwards, with those three schools being Florida State, LSU and Texas.

“I'll have my decision made by signing day,” he added. “After the visit to LSU, I'll have a couple of days to feel everything out and examine everything and see how it turns out.”

“I'm still verbally committed to FSU,” Edwards said. “But I did like (the visit to) Texas. (The visit to) OU, I wasn't too fond of. It's going to depend on how these last two visits go.”

“I can say Texas and maybe Florida State are in there right now,” Edwards said. “We'll see after these visits.”

“I never really just gave Texas an opportunity,” Edwards said. “I figured because it's Texas, and the Longhorns, and Austin that it would be a country town, but it's not. It's the Capital. There's a lot of things going on down there that are just really fun."

“The strength and conditioning program was great,” Edwards added about what impressed him on the visit. “It's somewhere where I can get my degree in about three years, so that stood out to me.”

“The ends stand up, the ends are down (in UT's defensive scheme). They could have four ends on the field at the same time,” Edwards said. “They can move me down to nose tackle but still have four ends on the field, which is cool. So really they just use their ends in a lot of ways is what I learned.”

“I talk to Mack Brown and Coach (Oscar) Giles,” Edwards said. “With LSU, I talk with Coach (Brick) Haley. With FSU, it's mostly Coach (Darin) Eliot.”

“Just somewhere where I can fit in and go be a big part of the program,” Edwards said. “Somewhere to go and get my degree that makes me feel comfortable, and after football somewhere where I want to be happy.”

[billfromlaketravis]

Here are the recent quotes from Edwards:

“I think it's down to three,” said Edwards, with those three schools being Florida State, LSU and Texas.

“I'll have my decision made by signing day,” he added. “After the visit to LSU, I'll have a couple of days to feel everything out and examine everything and see how it turns out.”

“I'm still verbally committed to FSU,” Edwards said. “But I did like (the visit to) Texas. (The visit to) OU, I wasn't too fond of. It's going to depend on how these last two visits go.”

“I can say Texas and maybe Florida State are in there right now,” Edwards said. “We'll see after these visits.”

“I never really just gave Texas an opportunity,” Edwards said. “I figured because it's Texas, and the Longhorns, and Austin that it would be a country town, but it's not. It's the Capital. There's a lot of things going on down there that are just really fun."

“The strength and conditioning program was great,” Edwards added about what impressed him on the visit. “It's somewhere where I can get my degree in about three years, so that stood out to me.”

“The ends stand up, the ends are down (in UT's defensive scheme). They could have four ends on the field at the same time,” Edwards said. “They can move me down to nose tackle but still have four ends on the field, which is cool. So really they just use their ends in a lot of ways is what I learned.”

“I talk to Mack Brown and Coach (Oscar) Giles,” Edwards said. “With LSU, I talk with Coach (Brick) Haley. With FSU, it's mostly Coach (Darin) Eliot.”

“Just somewhere where I can fit in and go be a big part of the program,” Edwards said. “Somewhere to go and get my degree that makes me feel comfortable, and after football somewhere where I want to be happy.”


Thank you Floss. I didn't want the Hook 'Em 247 Police coming after me.

[shyne]

Does Mack still have in home visits with Edwards and DGB?

[TFloss32]

The implosion in Norman is on.

Pretty sure the player he's referring to when talking about drug tests is Stills.

[TFloss32]

Does Mack still have in home visits with Edwards and DGB?

Yep. Mack is saving those for closer to National Signing Day.

[shyne]

Regardless we know Edwards or DGB aint going to ou.

[billfromlaketravis]

Does Mack still have in home visits with Edwards and DGB?


He must certainly does. I bet Mack will swing by a few days to a week before Signing Day to finish strong.

[billfromlaketravis]

Pretty sure the player he's referring to when talking about drug tests is Stills.


BOOM, goes the dynamite.

[TFloss32]

Percentages from Inside Texas on the 2013 defensive recruits:

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27544

[TFloss32]

BOOM, goes the dynamite.

Purely a guess. Just piecing the clues together. Wasn't Stills suspended for a game or two earlier in the year for "breaking team rules"?

[billfromlaketravis]

Purely a guess. Just piecing the clues together. Wasn't Stills suspended for a game or two earlier in the year for "breaking team rules"?



Stills got popped for the season opener for a DUI back in January 2011. Judging by his hair, I would agree that Stills looks like he's failing drug tests.

[TFloss32]

All of the UT commitments are arriving in San Antonio today for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl. Picture of LB Tim Cole below. When asked if he was going to be recruiting for UT this week, he responded:

"Dorial Green-Beckham. Try to get him to come to Austin. Yes sir, I'm one of the more vocal recruiting types."

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/880/F864453.jpg

[TFloss32]

DE Hassan Ridgeway

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1192273.jpg

[TFloss32]

WR Dorial Green-Beckham

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1192313.jpg

[TFloss32]

ATH Kendall Sanders

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1192314.jpg

[TFloss32]

Funny note worth mentioning. OL/DL Arik Armstead checked in this morning wearing a UT sweatshirt. He says there's no meaning to it and he's focusing on other schools, but we'll see if the UT coaches try to recruit him at all this weekend or convince him to make the short drive to Austin to visit campus. He's more than likely staying on the West Coast for college so UT's efforts could be all for naught, but we'll see if any positive news surfaces.

[TFloss32]

A video interview with WR Dorial Green-Beckham. More of the same positive reviews on his official to UT and he still has no additional official visits set up as of today.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1313340

[TFloss32]

More drama with WR Thomas Johnson...still tons of conflicting reports on him out there, but here's a direct quote from Hook 'Em 24/7:

"Let people out there know that I am committed to Texas. I'm going to take my visits."

The report goes on to say that he's scheduled a visit to Oregon on January 21st. He's supposedly talked all of this out with the staff recently and unless they've given him permission to make that visit, I don't see how that date makes any sense. January 21st is the same day he's supposed to officially visit Austin with the rest of the UT commitments that couldn't make it in over banquet weekend because of playoffs. So, either he has the staff's permission to visit Oregon, has some brass balls and is willing to chance an official visit to another school knowing his UT offer could be pulled, he simply doesn't care either way or he won't end up going to Oregon at all. Pretty difficult to tell exactly what's going on but that's the latest.

[TFloss32]

Great tweet on DE Mario Edwards:

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Blue chip DE Mario Edwards told Inside Texas he has a new top 3. Texas, LSU & FSU in that order.

[shyne]

Great tweet on DE Mario Edwards:

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Blue chip DE Mario Edwards told Inside Texas he has a new top 3. Texas, LSU & FSU in that order.

That's Big! Would be nice if he missed his trip to LSU

[ThePop]

When did LSU even become a consideration for Mario? I guess when you're national champs you can get anyone at anytime (westerman).

[the chronic]

Some tweets from UA practices.


CraigHaubert (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CraigHaubert) Craig Haubert
RB Johnathan Gray is very talented but another reason why he is so good-the kid is a finisher. Was impressed w/ way he finishes every rep


CraigHaubert (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CraigHaubert) Craig Haubert
#Longhorns verbal DT Malcom Brown had a Very good 1st day. His play even caught the attention of his team's NFL OL coach


CraigHaubert (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=CraigHaubert) Craig Haubert
Mario Edwards was a handful in 1-on-1's -not only great size & power but he is so good & active w/ his hands as a pass rusher

[the chronic]

Great tweet on DE Mario Edwards:

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Blue chip DE Mario Edwards told Inside Texas he has a new top 3. Texas, LSU & FSU in that order.

yeah, great stuff from IT -

------------------------

I’ve got it narrowed to a few schools,” said Edwards. “Right now I’m looking at Texas, Florida State and LSU. Those are my top three. You could say that I'm still a soft commit to Florida State though. I haven't officially decomitted or anything yet.”

The question is, in what order are those top three?

“Texas is my number one,” Edwards said. “They are followed by LSU and then Florida State. I will visit FSU on January 14th and LSU on January 20th. I'm going to make my decision on National Signing Day.”

Obviously, that’s great news for the Longhorns. The Denton product said that Texas recently jumped in the lead after he took an official visit to Austin in early December.

“It was a great time down in Austin," Edwards told Inside Texas. "I went down there and got to chill with my teammate, Alex De La Torre. He and I had a good time down there, going out and seeing everything. Hanging with their recruiting class was real fun. Plus we got to talk with their current players, see how they interact with the coaches and how their practices go."

Speaking of the coaches, Edwards says that’s another reason that he is now hooked on the Horns.

“I like the whole staff,” he explained. “I really like Coach (Manny) Diaz and the way he runs his defense. I love what he does with his defensive ends, dropping them in coverage, rushing the passer, attacking with them standing up and just using them to their full potential. Coach (Oscar) Giles is great too. He's an excellent coach.”

[TFloss32]

Lots of momentum in UT's favor with Edwards at the moment. He may end up visiting FSU and LSU before all is said and done, but Mack still has his school and in-home visit to use. I think he's really bonded with the UT commitments, loves Austin, digs Diaz's style, etc. Looking pretty damn good right now.

[TFloss32]

Here's a picture for everyone to overreact to. It looks like the mixed martial arts company, Tapout, donated the mouthpieces for the Army All-Americans this year. There were lots of colors to choose from and DGB picked this one. Could be just his high school colors but we can pretend it's UT:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1192589.jpg

[TFloss32]

An OU site asked DGB why he picked that color...he apparently smiled real big and said "no comment."

[the chronic]

An OU site asked DGB why he picked that color...he apparently smiled real big and said "no comment."

nice find! i always prefer the small details and semantics and the physical reaction to questions, rather than what is actually quoted. so that is damn nice to read. trying to not get too excited here but things sound about as good as you could possibly hope for with Mario and DGB.

OU has got to be reeling seeing Mario and DGB slip away after how promising things looked for them recently with both prospects.

[shyne]

I thought his school colors were red and blue. Might be good for us.

[the chronic]

I thought his school colors were red and blue. Might be good for us.

his HS colors are blue and orange.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I thought his school colors were red and blue. Might be good for us.

Mario's high school colors are red and blue.

[TFloss32]

nice find! i always prefer the small details and semantics and the physical reaction to questions, rather than what is actually quoted.

I'm the same way even if it's as silly as talking about a mouthpiece.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, the first big-time 2013 prospect is about to be off of the board. WR/TE Derrick Griffin will commit to Texas A&M at some point this week.

[ThePop]

Per OrangeBloods, the first big-time 2013 prospect is about to be off of the board. WR/TE Derrick Griffin will commit to Texas A&M at some point this week.

Until he decommits in 3 months

[TFloss32]

RB Johnathan Gray

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz12/danimal10/gray.jpg (http://s809.photobucket.com/albums/zz12/danimal10/?action=view&current=gray.jpg)

[TFloss32]

Funny note worth mentioning. OL/DL Arik Armstead checked in this morning wearing a UT sweatshirt. He says there's no meaning to it and he's focusing on other schools, but we'll see if the UT coaches try to recruit him at all this weekend or convince him to make the short drive to Austin to visit campus. He's more than likely staying on the West Coast for college so UT's efforts could be all for naught, but we'll see if any positive news surfaces.

This one has the potential to get interesting after all. Armstead has been telling some national reporters that he could take an official visit to Texas after the Army Bowl is over. Instead of flying home to California, he would just drive to Austin with his family and stay the weekend. Even better news is there's a chance WR Dorial Green-Beckham could decide to do the same even though there hasn't been any serious talk about it so far. Nothing to get worked up about right now but nice to know Armstead is talking about Texas.

[TFloss32]

DT Malcom Brown

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/788/7_341241.jpg

OL Kennedy Estelle

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/626/7_341325.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

This one has the potential to get interesting after all. Armstead has been telling some national reporters that he could take an official visit to Texas after the Army Bowl is over. Instead of flying home to California, he would just drive to Austin with his family and stay the weekend. Even better news is there's a chance WR Dorial Green-Beckham could decide to do the same even though there hasn't been any serious talk about it so far. Nothing to get worked up about right now but nice to know Armstead is talking about Texas.


I've always thought that should use the Army All American Game's location more to their advantage. I'm happy to hear that the coaches finally realized that. Next project, getting recruits to visit during Texas Relays.

[TFloss32]

Some Under Armour practice footage is on ESPNU right now for anyone that's home today.

[TheMex]

I've always thought that should use the Army All American Game's location more to their advantage. I'm happy to hear that the coaches finally realized that. Next project, getting recruits to visit during Texas Relays.
as long as their moms don't come (TX relays that is)

p.s. back when i was in college my mom would call me to order me not to go downtown during TX relays weekend, "You can go party anytime you want, just :nope this weekend."

[TFloss32]

as long as their moms don't come (TX relays that is)

p.s. back when i was in college my mom would call me to order me not to go downtown during TX relays weekend, "You can go party anytime you want, just :nope this weekend."

LOL. I went to 6th Street during Texas Relays one time while in college and never did it again.

[Trill Clinton]

Texas relays is fun.......until it gets dark. That's when it gets ghetto and 6th street looks like Bourbon st during mardi gras.

[TFloss32]

Picture of the 2012 crew. Only DT Alex Norman is missing.

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz12/danimal10/commits.jpg

[TFloss32]

QB Connor Brewer

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865279.jpg

DT Malcom Brown

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865284.jpg

LB Peter Jinkens

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865286.jpg

WR Thomas Johnson

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865288.jpg

DE Mario Edwards

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865290.jpg

[TFloss32]

Some recent quotes from DE Hassan Ridgeway at the Army Bowl. He's being sarcastic when asked about recruiting for UT:

"I'm very excited to play with all the other athletes out here," Ridgeway told Orangebloods.com as he checked in to officially begin the Army All-American festivities. "It's a great opportunity. I just [want to] show everyone what I can do. Overall, just want to go out and be me on the field."

"I don't know (if I will recruit for UT at the Army Bowl). I've got no one in mind," stated Ridgeway with a big smile on his face. "Yeah, on my official I did that (with Denton Ryan defensive end Mario Edwards Jr.). Yeah, I thought he might have committed then but wanted to check a couple more schools out."

"I liked watching the defense (in the Holiday Bowl)," said the defensive end with a big grin, a type of grin from a guy that likes to get after the quarterback. "I liked that a lot."

"Just going back down there (on his official visit), looking at it, seeing it and just saying, 'This is what I want to do and there is where I want to go.' Just players. That's what initially did it and that's what did it again," responded Ridgeway when asked what locked him into the Longhorns. "They've always got great players."

[shyne]

We got to get one of Edwards or DGB!

[TFloss32]

Quotes from LB Tim Cole at the Army Bowl:

"I'm finally here," said the Texas commit. "I've been waiting for this for a while. I'm just ready to showcase myself. I'm just out here to get better and have fun."

"I'm not nervous at all," Cole stated. "I'm not trying to make this game bigger than what it is. It's an honor to be in this game. I just want to go out there and have fun and do what I've been doing all my life."

"Dorial Green-Beckham," responded Cole when asked who he would be recruiting for the Longhorns. "Oh yeah. [I'm] trying to get him to come to Austin. I'm one of those more vocal recruiting types."

"I'm ready to get out on that practice field and hit people," stated the senior.

[the chronic]

Some Under Armour practice footage is on ESPNU right now for anyone that's home today.

Damn, I turned on right when they were interviewing Mario Edwards, and just caught last few seconds where he was talking about Texas. Was a long sit down interview, he really seemed well presented. The part I caught he was mentioning how he liked 'family atmosphere' and how they use the defensive line players creatively, but those were only 1-2 sentences I caught. Too bad I just missed his other comments but maybe they will post to ESPN later.


On the Texas recruits at the game -

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7415770/texas-commits-having-ball-together-armour-all-america-game

"We are like a family already," said defensive tackle Malcom Brown (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/116256/malcom-brown) (Brenham, Texas/Brenham). "I am real close with all the guys and getting closer every day. This is great for us."



On Thomas Johnson -

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7415897/thomas-johnson-catching-quickly-armour-game

[shyne]

Damn, I turned on right when they were interviewing Mario Edwards, and just caught last few seconds where he was talking about Texas. Was a long sit down interview, he really seemed well presented. The part I caught he was mentioning how he liked 'family atmosphere' and how they use the defensive line players creatively, but those were only 1-2 sentences I caught. Too bad I just missed his other comments but maybe they will post to ESPN later.


On the Texas recruits at the game -

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7415770/texas-commits-having-ball-together-armour-all-america-game

"We are like a family already," said defensive tackle Malcom Brown (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/116256/malcom-brown) (Brenham, Texas/Brenham). "I am real close with all the guys and getting closer every day. This is great for us."



On Thomas Johnson -

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7415897/thomas-johnson-catching-quickly-armour-game


He was talking about Florida State when mentioning that stuff, I wish he was talking about Texas.

[the chronic]

He was talking about Florida State when mentioning that stuff, I wish he was talking about Texas.

My bad, I'm so used to 'family atmosphere' being stated I thought he was most likely talking about Texas. Did he make any interesting comments?


-----------
And from article on ESPN some funny quotes on guys going after Edwards:

espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7415770/texas-commits-having-ball-together-armour-all-america-game

"I am working real hard on Mario," Norman said. "I am trying to make sure we get him. I am also working on that dude [Noah] Spence [Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt]. He's a baller."


Spence has already made his pledge to Urban Meyer and Ohio State, and he's not budging. But it's a different story for Edwards. He's committed to Florida State, but there certainly has been some serious talk that he could flip to another school -- and Texas is in that discussion.


"We have to get Mario," Brewer said. "He's from Texas and he's hanging out with everyone from Texas. It would be a good spot for him, and to be honest, I think Texas is in good shape with him."

[TheMex]

Its been talked about before but nice to see it in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2012/01/mario-edwards-texas-leader-florida-state-lsu-oklahoma/1

[TFloss32]

The Marines are sponsoring an event called the Semper Fi Proving Ground Underclassmen Combine this week in Phoenix, AZ. 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes and 2013 OL JJ Gustafson were two of the bigger names in attendance. Here's a good pic of Swoopes to show you how developed he is for his age:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Gallery/341992/342003.jpg

[shyne]

If Texas misses out on DGB and Edwards are they finished?

[TFloss32]

If Texas misses out on DGB and Edwards are they finished?

Probably so since their decisions will be so close to National Signing Day. I think Hobbs looks like a UT commitment and then the staff could try to steal Coleman from Baylor late if TJ splits for Oregon.

[TFloss32]

Encouraging update from Hook 'Em 24/7. Even though UT's chances with DE Torshiro Davis aren't great, Mack Brown and Bo Davis plan to do a school and in-home visit this month. The date is unconfirmed at this time. I like that the Horns are going to give it their best effort despite being a longshot.

[TheMex]

Encouraging update from Hook 'Em 24/7. Even though UT's chances with DE Torshiro Davis aren't great, Mack Brown and Bo Davis plan to do a school and in-home visit this month. The date is unconfirmed at this time. I like that the Horns are going to give it their best effort despite being a longshot.
What is the name of that 2013 OL from Davis HS?? I think that this home visit has something to do with that. Relationships with coaches, politics, and stuff.

[TFloss32]

What is the name of that 2013 OL from Davis HS?? I think that this home visit has something to do with that. Relationships with coaches, politics, and stuff.

I think you're referring to Davis' teammate, 2013 DT Christopher Robinson.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christopher-Robinson-126144/print

[TheMex]

I think you're referring to Davis' teammate, 2013 DT Christopher Robinson.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christopher-Robinson-126144/print
Oh, I always thought they were from the same school but they are just from the same town. I was talking about Josh Thomas. He was teammates with Jermauria Rasco, my bad.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Thomas-118424

[TFloss32]

Oh, I always thought they were from the same school but they are just from the same town. I was talking about Josh Thomas. He was teammates with Jermauria Rasco, my bad.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Thomas-118424

Oh, ok. Yeah, I'm anxious to see how the staff deals with Thomas next month since he claims to already have an offer from Searels, but he's not considered to be as good as any of the Texas prospects. He apparently reps UT all of the time.

[TheMex]

Deion Sanders talks about Texas recruits and others:

http://247sports.com/Article/Deion-Sanders-others-talk-Under-Armour-talent-55501

p.s. its been a quiet day or is everyone back at work??

[the chronic]

p.s. its been a quiet day or is everyone back at work??

That's what I was thinking...



Anyway, great article on ESPN on Johnathan Gray. Can't wait to see him on the field next year.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7418823/johnathan-gray-chip-ol-block

[TheMex]

Harsin made "the call" to Bo Wallace!! Seems like Bo Wallace is coming to Austin for an official.

Article on Bo Wallace:

http://www.cdispatch.com/msusports/article.asp?aid=14849

[TFloss32]

Harsin made "the call" to Bo Wallace!! Seems like Bo Wallace is coming to Austin for an official.

Article on Bo Wallace:

http://www.cdispatch.com/msusports/article.asp?aid=14849

HUGE (and almost unbelievable) news. Just fantastic all the way around. Mack and Harsin aren't f***ing around on this one. Harsin called Wallace tonight and wants him in Austin by this weekend. He's set to visit Indiana tomorrow and then he'll make his way to Baylor shortly after that. It's looking like Saturday could be his official visit to Texas, but he and Harsin will discuss plans in more detail tomorrow. All you need to know is he's been waiting on this call and he's said UT has "moved straight to the top" of his list. The Horns may have their JUCO QB in less than a week. This news tells us a few things:

1.) Mack wants to win NOW
2.) McCoy is most likely gone
3.) Brewer and Overstreet will get their much needed redshirts

For those that don't remember, Wallace is the JUCO teammate of DT Brandon Moore so he already has a connection with UT. Both guys helped East Mississippi CC to the NJCAA national title this season. Wallace set NJCAA single season records for total offense (4,810 yards), passing yards (4,604 yards) and most TDs thrown (53). He's also had four games of at least seven TDs.

[TheMex]

Live chat with DGB:

http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?option=com_altcaster&task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=e9735fe395&ipod=y&rand&replay=y

[TFloss32]

More good news. Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DB Marcell Harris will be visiting Austin while he's in Texas for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl. He will be participating in the underclassmen combine that they hold and his family will fly to San Antonio tomorrow. His trip to campus is still in the works but should be set up pretty soon.

[TFloss32]

Things are still looking really good with WR Dorial Green-Beckham. He's had the opportunity to spend a good amount of time with UT commitments in San Antonio (there are ZERO Arkansas guys at the Army Bowl and one of the UT guys said "we'll get him!") and he's looking to cut his list down to three schools when he gets home to Springfield. We've thought this for the past week or two, but OU looks like they're on the outside looking in at this point. He's been saying he wouldn't take any more official visits for a few days now, but he mentioned this evening that he would be visiting Arkansas after all. Some recent quotes from DGB:

“It depends on how I feel at that point about where I'm going,” Green-Beckham said. “If there's a school further away from home that I really like, then I'd have to sit down with my family and really see where we go from there if that school is the best place for me.”

“For my first time being down there and just knowing everything I knew about Texas and all of the great athletes they have, and the great coaches, and the great people, it was just a tremendous experience,” Green-Beckham said. “I just couldn't believe how well the people treated me when I was there. It made for a great atmosphere. It lived up to everything I thought it would be.”

“If I chose Texas, then I feel like I'd be able to do what the coaches want me to do,” Green-Beckham said. “I feel like the Texas coaches want me to fill a specific role in the offense. I'd be running the routes that I like to run and I'd be able to do what I do best to help the team. I'd be able to catch a lot of balls and help them out.”

“My relationship with him is one that's very close,” Green-Beckham said. “He's a really good receivers coach and I know he's put a lot of guys in the NFL.”

“Coach Brown is great,” Green-Beckham said. “He's a great coach and there's a reason his program is successful.”

“I've seen it (the photo from K-State weekend with all of the UT guys),” Green-Beckham said. “When I talked to those guys, they weren't 100 percent sure they were going to commit, but they loved it at Texas. When Donald (Hawkins) committed, he sent me a text that first day saying that I needed to come join him.”

“We joked about it because he was my roommate when we had our visit,” Green-Beckham said. “We had a good time and he let me know that I should join him down there. We got really close on the visit.”

“They've (the UT commitments) been pretty chill with me so far,” Green-Beckham said. “I really respect that. They're good guys and they've just kind of given me my space and given me time to make my decision and that's something I really appreciate.”

[Horns_Up]

Harsin made "the call" to Bo Wallace!! Seems like Bo Wallace is coming to Austin for an official.

Article on Bo Wallace:

http://www.cdispatch.com/msusports/article.asp?aid=14849

Excellent news. Longtime lurker here. Ash in my opinion just doesn't have the decision making, and his high school stats reflect that. Decision making isn't something that is likely to improve that greatly either. McCoy just has a worse arm than me, and that isn't likely to ever get up to a serviceable level, which is depressing.

So give me a JUCO please! If we offer Bo I suppose that means that McCoy is gone as Tfloss said.

[TFloss32]

One more update from Hook 'Em 24/7. OL/DL Arik Armstead is still talking about taking an official visit to Texas. He was going to use his final official visit for Auburn later on this month, but they are supposedly now out of the race. The only issue is there hasn't been any contact with the staff since they were trying to plan a trip for banquet weekend in early December. There is a brief contact period that started today and will run through this Sunday in which the staff could decide to make a move. If the Armsteads visit Austin, it will probably be next Tuesday or Wednesday after the Army Bowl comes to an end. What's pretty cool about all of this is Armstead's father is the one pushing the visit the hardest (I believe he is a native Texan). If the UT staff doesn't put in a call or visit Armstead in San Antonio this weekend, they'll probably go straight home to California.

[TFloss32]

Welcome to the thread, Horns_Up.

[Horns_Up]

One more update from Hook 'Em 24/7. OL/DL Arik Armstead is still talking about taking an official visit to Texas. He was going to use his final official visit for Auburn later on this month, but they are supposedly now out of the race. The only issue is there hasn't been any contact with the staff since they were trying to plan a trip for banquet weekend in early December. There is a brief contact period that started today and will run through this Sunday in which the staff could decide to make a move. If the Armsteads visit Austin, it will probably be next Tuesday or Wednesday after the Army Bowl comes to an end. What's pretty cool about all of this is Armstead's father is the one pushing the visit the hardest (I believe he is a native Texan). If the UT staff doesn't put in a call or visit Armstead in San Antonio this weekend, they'll probably go straight home to California.

He seems like a guy that is just interested in the hype, buzz and collecting offers. He is a great talent, but I don't think there is any real smoke there. Just my personal opinion. We only take 1 or 2 OOS guys a year and if we take DGB and Connor we are already about to max out. We pursued several other guys besides them hard too (Peat, Theus, Agholor). I just don't think there is any chance he comes to the 40.

[TFloss32]

He seems like a guy that is just interested in the hype, buzz and collecting offers. He is a great talent, but I don't think there is any real smoke there. Just my personal opinion. We only take 1 or 2 OOS guys a year and if we take DGB and Connor we are already about to max out. We pursued several other guys besides them hard too (Peat, Theus, Agholor). I just don't think there is any chance he comes to the 40.

Definitely a slim chance considering he wants to enroll in college early. He needs to make a decision in the next week or two if that's the case. The West Coast schools have the advantage for sure. My biggest thing is the staff going balls out no matter what. I really like the effort they're putting in with other big names, so we'll see if Armstead gets a call.

[TFloss32]

Quick quotes from QB Bo Wallace along with some film:

"He (Harsin) talked to my coaches last week I think. He said they were trying to see how Case (McCoy) and (David) Ash played in the bowl game," Wallace said. "McCoy didn't really play. He said when we talked that he wanted to get a gauge on my interest and everything that's going on."

"The whole situation, being Texas, they go straight to the top. If I'm coming on a visit, I'm really excited about it."

"I'm just a competitor. Going back to high school, I've been lucky enough to win a lot of games," Wallace said. "I consider myself a winner. We had good stats this year but it wasn't' about the numbers. It was about winning games and winning a championship, and that's what I plan to do wherever I go."

"It's Texas. It's one of the biggest programs in college football," Wallace said. "Growing up, watching Colt, VY (Vince Young), even back to Simms, I've always watched Texas when they're on TV. I like their whole program."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPOPNuJ_S4E&feature=player_embedded

[TFloss32]

Pics from the Army Bowl practices:

LB Tim Cole

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865967.jpg

WR Dorial Green-Beckham

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865982.jpg

DE Hassan Ridgeway

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865979.jpg

ATH Kendall Sanders

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865981.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

Quick quotes from QB Bo Wallace along with some film:

"He (Harsin) talked to my coaches last week I think. He said they were trying to see how Case (McCoy) and (David) Ash played in the bowl game," Wallace said. "McCoy didn't really play. He said when we talked that he wanted to get a gauge on my interest and everything that's going on."

"The whole situation, being Texas, they go straight to the top. If I'm coming on a visit, I'm really excited about it."

"I'm just a competitor. Going back to high school, I've been lucky enough to win a lot of games," Wallace said. "I consider myself a winner. We had good stats this year but it wasn't' about the numbers. It was about winning games and winning a championship, and that's what I plan to do wherever I go."

"It's Texas. It's one of the biggest programs in college football," Wallace said. "Growing up, watching Colt, VY (Vince Young), even back to Simms, I've always watched Texas when they're on TV. I like their whole program."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPOPNuJ_S4E&feature=player_embedded


Huge. Earthquake, seismic shock waves throughout Texas huge. Texas wants to win now. Right now. I do think Mack approved bringing Bo Wallace in, but he's allowing his coaches to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.

I'm not sure what happened, if Mack got a push or if he's doing the pushing, but this playing for 2013 BS gets buried if / when Wallace enrolls at Texas.

Texas is a QB away from winning the Big 12 next year. I think everyone on the Texas staff understands that.

I think bringing in Wallace (should he sign with Texas) does a few things:

1) He will push Ash. Ash was asked to be a game manager against Cal, now he might be asked to be a complete quarterback with Wallace pushing him.

2) It stabilizes the QB position. Texas should be able to count on 3 more years with Ash, and 3 more years with Wallace. That's two veteran QBs in the program. When was the last time Texas had that necessity? VY and Nordgren are the most recent.

3) It will allow Brewer to redshirt. No more burning Brewer's shirt in case of emergency. He'll sit and develop. Thank goodness.

4) It allows Texas to roll the dice with Swoopes. This could change the Barrett vs. Swoopes dynamic. Ash and Wallace will have 2 more years of eligibility left when the 2013 QB reports. If Texas goes with Swoopes, he would have at least 2 years develop in the program. He shouldn't be asked to play right away. I feel comfortable giving Harsin at least 2 years to get Swoopes ready. If Texas signs Wallace, I'm officially in the Swoopes Camp to stay.

5) Don Draper once said, "If you don't like what is being said, change the conversation." Thomas Johnson and DGB are hearing negative recruiting every single day about Texas' QBs. How many of those schools will be able to say that they have a First Team All American JUCO QB coming in with the 2012 class? Bo Wallace isn't Darron Thomas or Tyler Wilson, but again it changes the conversation.

I like Texas' chances with Wallace. Ole Miss is interested, MS State just offered, Wallace will visit Indiana and Baylor before he visits Texas. Not the stiffest competition. Wallace needs to make a quick decision because he intends to be a spring enrollee. Should he visit Texas this weekend, he'll have about a week to decide. I believe Texas' spring enrollment deadline is January 15th.

Did I mention this ground breaking? Go get him Harsin.

[billfromlaketravis]

More good news. Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DB Marcell Harris will be visiting Austin while he's in Texas for the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl. He will be participating in the underclassmen combine that they hold and his family will fly to San Antonio tomorrow. His trip to campus is still in the works but should be set up pretty soon.


Just a gut feeling, but I think Akina sticks with it and goes hard after Harris. I think it's different than the Agholor situation because Agholor has made it quite clear that he wants to play WR. If Texas couldn't at least keep the door cracked for Agholor to play DB, I can understand punting on him. Plus, Texas landed Kendall Sanders instead. I'm fine with that.

Unless there's a fast riser in state like Colbert this year, I think Akina will stay on Harris until the end.

Two visits before Harris starts the spring semester of his junior year demonstrates his sincere interest. The Harris family seems to also like Texas. I find his top 2 of FSU and Texas pretty interesting. I wouldn't like where the Florida program is right now either.

[billfromlaketravis]

One more update from Hook 'Em 24/7. OL/DL Arik Armstead is still talking about taking an official visit to Texas. He was going to use his final official visit for Auburn later on this month, but they are supposedly now out of the race. The only issue is there hasn't been any contact with the staff since they were trying to plan a trip for banquet weekend in early December. There is a brief contact period that started today and will run through this Sunday in which the staff could decide to make a move. If the Armsteads visit Austin, it will probably be next Tuesday or Wednesday after the Army Bowl comes to an end. What's pretty cool about all of this is Armstead's father is the one pushing the visit the hardest (I believe he is a native Texan). If the UT staff doesn't put in a call or visit Armstead in San Antonio this weekend, they'll probably go straight home to California.


Armstead's father is grew up in or was born in Fort Worth. The Armsteads are also tight with Texas legend LaSalle Thompson. There's definitely an in there if Texas wants to pursue it. I hope they do. If Texas were to somehow land Armstead, it would give them the freedom to start off Bluiett at TE.

[billfromlaketravis]

Pics from the Army Bowl practices:

LB Tim Cole

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865967.jpg

WR Dorial Green-Beckham

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865982.jpg

DE Hassan Ridgeway

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865979.jpg

ATH Kendall Sanders

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/F865981.jpg



Ridgeway looks like a leaner Mario Edwards. Beast. Hassan could very quietly become the best DE on the Texas roster in a few years.

[TFloss32]

4) It allows Texas to roll the dice with Swoopes. This could change the Barrett vs. Swoopes dynamic. Ash and Wallace will have 2 more years of eligibility left when the 2013 QB reports. If Texas goes with Swoopes, he would have at least 2 years develop in the program. He shouldn't be asked to play right away. I feel comfortable giving Harsin at least 2 years to get Swoopes ready. If Texas signs Wallace, I'm officially in the Swoopes Camp to stay.

Hadn't examined this angle much since I read the Wallace news, but it's a legit point. This could give Harsin the opportunity to take the better athlete that's not as developed (Swoopes) if he wanted to go that route.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook Em 247, Wallace was offered a scholarship by Coach Harsin last night. Wallace will visit Indiana this week, followed by Baylor and then Texas on Saturday. He has a visit planned to MS State next week.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook Em 247, Wallace was offered a scholarship by Coach Harsin last night. Wallace will visit Indiana this week, followed by Baylor and then Texas on Saturday. He has a visit planned to MS State next week.

My feeling is everything is all but done and the details will be ironed out on Saturday. Wallace is a spring enrollee so he'll have only a few days to make his decision should he for some odd reason decide not to commit to UT on the spot. Unless he has the urge to be thorough, I doubt the visit to Mississippi State even happens. Really great news that he can be on campus for spring ball.

[TFloss32]

Also from Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack Brown will be doing a school and in-home visit with DE Caleb Bluiett tomorrow.

[billfromlaketravis]

My feeling is everything is all but done and the details will be ironed out on Saturday. Wallace is a spring enrollee so he'll have only a few days to make his decision should he for some odd reason not commit to UT on the spot. Unless he has the urge to be thorough, I doubt the visit to Mississippi State even happens. Really great news that he can be on campus for spring ball.


That seems to be the general feeling. I agree, Wallace probably commits on Saturday.

[TFloss32]

According to his Twitter, DB Adrian Phillips will have surgery next week on the shoulder he injured at mid-season and is expected to be out four to six months. He's most likely going to miss spring ball.

[billfromlaketravis]

According to his Twitter, DB Adrian Phillips will have surgery next week on the shoulder he injured at mid-season and is expected to be out four to six months. He's most likely going to miss spring ball.



That's a recurring injury for Adrian. I hope this fixes it.

[TFloss32]

More from Hook 'Em 24/7. Mack Brown stopped in Brownwood today to see DB Kevin Vaccaro and also made a trip to Mineral Wells to see DB Adrian Colbert. Off to Beaumont to see DE Caleb Bluiett tomorrow.

[benefactor]

Wow...this is awesome. Most exciting news since Gray committed. Best of all(as Bill mentioned) Brewer is not going to have to come in and be expected to be the savior. He can ease in slowly and develop properly.

[shyne]

Why did Wallace go juco route? Who was he recruited by and what was he rated?

[ThePop]

Why did Wallace go juco route? Who was he recruited by and what was he rated?

2 star (Rivals)
Committed to Arkansas State
Had an offer from Tennessee Tech
Idk why he ended up at a juco

[the chronic]

2 star (Rivals)
Committed to Arkansas State
Had an offer from Tennessee Tech
Idk why he ended up at a juco

To add to that...

"Wallace earned 2011 NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2011 after leading Eastern Mississippi C.C. to a national championship, setting an NJCAA single-season records for most passing yards (4,604), total yards offense (4,810) and most touchdowns thrown (53). In the Lions' national championship game, he threw seven TD passes for the fourth time in his career. Wallace redshirted at Arkansas State in 2010 and will enroll at a Division I school in January with three years of eligibility remaining."

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1314381

[bluebellmaniac]

To give us an idea of Bo's talent, if you would assess him a star rating, as Rivals does, how many stars would he deserve?

Out of HS he was rated a 2 star, would he be rated the equivalent of a 3, 4 or 5 star?

[billfromlaketravis]

To give us an idea of Bo's talent, if you would assess him a star rating, as Rivals does, how many stars would he deserve?

Out of HS he was rated a 2 star, would he be rated the equivalent of a 3, 4 or 5 star?



Bo Wallace is ranked #46 in Rivals JUCO 50 (updated on 12/26/2011). The only QB. He's a 3 star per Rivals. Star rankings aren't everything, but they're a benchmark.

I'd give Wallace another star because he put those numbers in the best JUCO league in the country. Mississippi JUCOs have stocked plenty of SEC rosters.

[the chronic]

whoa...

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CraigHaubert (https://twitter.com/#%21/CraigHaubert) Craig Haubert

#1 overall player DE Mario Edwards who is just shy of 300 pounds just did a back flip on the field - very impressive. #UAGame (https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23UAGame) #FSU (https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23FSU)

1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/#%21/CraigHaubert/status/154289484274470912)

[Horns_Up]

Not sure if this has been posted but according to Ashley Brewer's twitter her brother will be the starter for his team at the UA game. Must mean he is doing pretty well there. Exciting.

Ash_Brew Ashley Brewer
What a dream come true for my brother @ConnorBrewer7. He will be the starting quarterback in tomorrow's ESPN UnderArmour All American game!

[TheMex]

Looks like Texas just solved their kicking problems.

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27660