2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[TFloss32]

Looks like Texas just solved their kicking problems.

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

Tips had heard about this guy a while back. Glad to see it worked out.

[TFloss32]

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!

Game is TONIGHT, 6:30 CST on ESPN.

[ThePop]

Edit: lol I should read previous posts

[Horns_Up]

Looks like Texas just solved their kicking problems.

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


We're bringing in another walk-on kicker/punter named Nick Rose.

errr... I see that.

[TFloss32]

Legendary high school coach, Todd Dodge, is returning to Texas. He's accepted the job at 4A Marble Falls where his son will join him on the staff.

[TFloss32]

OU boards reporting QB Landry Jones will return for his senior year.

[shyne]

Got this off the recruitocosm message baord, pretty interesting.

Very interesting quotes from DG-B while he’s in San Antonio re: our QB situation and how it will affect his decision (Ced Golden column in the Statesman):

Q: “What assurances have the Texas coaches given you that this quarterback thing will be fixed, if you sign?”

“We’ve talked about it a whole lot,” Green-Beckham said. “They have (Arizona QB Connor Brewer) coming in next season, and I’m going to look him up on the Web and see what he’s good at to see if I would be able to go to Texas.”

[scottspurs]

Got this off the recruitocosm message baord, pretty interesting.

Very interesting quotes from DG-B while he’s in San Antonio re: our QB situation and how it will affect his decision (Ced Golden column in the Statesman):

Q: “What assurances have the Texas coaches given you that this quarterback thing will be fixed, if you sign?”

“We’ve talked about it a whole lot,” Green-Beckham said. “They have (Arizona QB Connor Brewer) coming in next season, and I’m going to look him up on the Web and see what he’s good at to see if I would be able to go to Texas.”

If thats the case tonights game is huge. Hopefully Brewer plays great.

[TheMex]

Who is visiting Texas??? The DB from Florida??

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/2013-national-prospect-visiting-Texas-now-Thurs-550pm-6661685

[billfromlaketravis]

Who is visiting Texas??? The DB from Florida??

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/2013-national-prospect-visiting-Texas-now-Thurs-550pm-6661685


Yeah it's Marcell Harris.

[shyne]

Malcom Brown is a man

[ThePop]

If thats the case tonights game is huge. Hopefully Brewer plays great.

So much for that

[shyne]

Ya that might be it for DGB

[leemajors]

what happened?

[TheMex]

Ya that might be it for DGB
Nuh, Bo Wallace (if we get him) will be huge for DGB's recruitment.

[shyne]

Gray down with knee injury fuck!!

[ThePop]

Gray down with knee injury fuck!!

Chill he's not enrolling early

[shyne]

Chill he's not enrolling early

I'll never chill about knee injuries, pray its not an acl

[ThePop]

He hurt his ankle, not knee. Should be fine.

[TFloss32]

He hurt his ankle, not knee. Should be fine.

His father told OrangeBloods tonight that it's just a minor injury. Nothing to get worked up about. Scary moment nontheless.

[ColinB]

The Landon Collins decision was interesting to say the least.

[ThePop]

I watched the first half of the game;

-MB2 is a beast
-TJ is good, we can't afford to lose him
-Jones didn't do anything, but I heard he finally got some catches in the second half
-Brewer, Riser, and Estelle absolutely have to redshirt. Estelle and Riser were getting beat bad by their DLine (though to be fair they had guys like Mario) and Brewer was not good. That INT he threw was Gilbert-esqe, but I'll give him some slack since he got a concussion on the previous drive.
-Didn't really pay attention to the other players, but Echols apparently did well also.

[the chronic]

Why is Landon Collins not in discussion for best player in country? If you saw the Opening, UA Practices, the UA game, he would be my top player. He is freakish athlete with track speed, can shut down WR at the line, has great coverage skills, hits like a linebacker. Rare talent and most college ready player out there.

That Noah Spence dude was a freak too. Wow. Along with DGB they would be my top 3 overall.

As far as Texas players, MB2 looked even better than I expected. What a monster. That dude will get on field right away. Other Texas commits (aside from Gray) looked a bit overwhelmed by speed at UA game.

[TFloss32]

The Landon Collins decision was interesting to say the least.

Classic. For anyone that didn't see it, mama wasn't happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4drWJwvVKE

[TFloss32]

Here's a new out-of-state name to keep an eye on for 2013, DE Greg Gilmore. He's in San Antonio this week for the Army Combine and he mentioned UT as his dream school and the scholarship offer he's waiting on. However, he mentioned last month that USC was also his dream school and his father happens to live in California.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Greg-Gilmore-124256

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/greg-gilmore-interview-1101599

"I grew up loving Southern Cal," said Gilmore. "I've got their hat and coats and all that. They have a young team and once they get off probation I think they can go in the right direction. My dad lives in California and I'll be out training with him so hopefully while I'm there I can go visit USC."

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's a new out-of-state name to keep an eye on for 2013, DE Greg Gilmore. He's in San Antonio this week for the Army Combine and he mentioned UT as his dream school and the scholarship offer he's waiting on. However, he mentioned last month that USC was also his dream school and his father happens to live in California.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Greg-Gilmore-124256

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/greg-gilmore-interview-1101599

"I grew up loving Southern Cal," said Gilmore. "I've got their hat and coats and all that. They have a young team and once they get off probation I think they can go in the right direction. My dad lives in California and I'll be out training with him so hopefully while I'm there I can go visit USC."



Interesting. North Carolina is the tenth largest state based on population and it is WIDE OPEN. I believe Coach Searels recruited the area while at UGA. I'd like to Coach Davis and Coach Searels recruit the Tar Heel state. It's a large, southern state without a SEC program. I think Texas could have landed DJ Reader this year if they wanted him.

Additionally, Mack has quite a bit of history in North Carolina.

[billfromlaketravis]

I wouldn't get too worked up about the UA Game fellas. It's. An. All. Star. Game. It's the McDonalds' All American Game with pads. The game itself won't effect anybody's college decision. It's the tiniest factor in a much larger decision.

I'd remind everyone that the Texas commits practiced well, learned something and had a good time. Again it's an all star game and that's what's for. Yes the Black team got smoked, but if you're 18 years old and African American, who would you rather play for Herm Edwards or Steve Mariucci? Everytime Mooch speaks I feel myself falling into a coma. Did you see Herm Edwards' pre game speech? Even I got amped. The White team was ready to play, while the Black team was not. It's as simple as that.

[ATX_Horn]

Classic. For anyone that didn't see it, mama wasn't happy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4drWJwvVKE

Yeah, Tiger fans are in meltdown mode on Tigerdroppings.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Kendall Sanders via Hook 'Em 24/7:

“I like going against him (DGB) because against a guy like him you can really show what you're made of,” Sanders said. “You just have to go out and compete. He's a great player, but you have to remember that he's human and there's a reason you're here, too. It definitely makes you a better player.”

“I don't think so (being moved to DB) – he's (Akina) good with (Quandre) Diggs and those guys,” Sanders said. “I think they're pretty set for right now with the guys they have over there.”

“I'll play wherever they put me,” Sanders said. “I'm all about the team, and I'll play hard wherever the coaches think I can make a difference.”

“The jet sweeps, the screens, all of it,” Sanders said. “Whatever Marquise Goodwin does and a little bit of what D.J. Monroe does is what I'll do. I'm excited because it's a role that really fits what I feel like I do well.”

“It was extremely hard (decommitting from OSU),” Sanders said. “I had built some great relationships with coaches and the people at Oklahoma State and to tell them I wasn't coming was tough.”

“I'm solid,” Sanders said. “I'm going to sign with Texas and I'm excited about becoming a Longhorn.”

[TFloss32]

More from Hook 'Em 24/7...the Florida State staff is really recruiting DE Mario Edwards hard right now. They talked to him and his father for a good amount of time after the Under Armour Game ended last night and they also had breakfast together this morning.

[billfromlaketravis]

More from Hook 'Em 24/7...the Florida State staff is really recruiting DE Mario Edwards hard right now. They talked to him and his father for a good amount of time after the Under Armour Game ended last night and they also had breakfast together this morning.


Hopefully the hard sell turns them off. Texas has the in home left, it's going to have to be one of Mack's best because Edwards is going to be coming off official visits to FSU, and LSU. Bo Davis might as well rent an apartment in Denton. Correct me if I'm wrong, but none of the Texas coaches have made an in home to the Edwards' house, so there's still bullets in that gun.

[TFloss32]

More news on 2013 DB Marcell Harris from Hook 'Em 24/7...it's pretty obvious that Texas plans on offering and he was probably promised a scholarship offer back in June when he visited Austin for UT's summer camp, but the staff informed him yesterday that his offer will be official on February 2nd (the day after National Signing Day).

[ATX_Horn]

Great news on Marcell Harris...we have to be in on these OOS studs early to have
the best odds of getting a committment.

[billfromlaketravis]

More news on 2013 DB Marcell Harris from Hook 'Em 24/7...it's pretty obvious that Texas plans on offering and he was probably promised a scholarship offer back in June when he visited Austin for UT's summer camp, but the staff informed him yesterday that his offer will be official on February 2nd (the day after National Signing Day).


Was Akina at Marcell Harris junior high graduation? Serious question. I can't remember Duane being after a recruit this hard this early. I think he looks at Harris and sees another Thorpe Award.

2 biggest factors with Harris IMO: 1) Is Mud Harris a Gator through and through or is he a Spurrier guy? There's a difference. You can ask the same question about Papa Edwards just replace Gator with Seminole and Spurrier with Bowden. 2) Does the Harris family like where the Florida program is headed right now? UF had some very bad loses on their schedule this year, their offensive coordinator was a train wreck and left for Kansas, and they have a rookie head coach.

I like Muschamp, but he has a long way to go as the head man.

One Florida program locking down the state is a pretty new development. Florida players are not nearly as loyal as recruits from Texas. I know a lot of Texas fans want to punt on recruiting Florida, but it's a lot more open than most people think. OU for example has 3 Floridians in their 2012 class. If kids from Florida are willing to go to OU, they're willing to go to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Harris said today that he plans on coming back for Junior Day next month. He's not expected to commit until at least the beginning of his senior year, but three trips to Austin would be pretty crazy for a potential five-star, out-of-state, Florida legacy.

[TFloss32]

I hadn't seen this posted yet, but RB Michael Dyer of Auburn has been granted his release and it looks like he could follow Gus Malzahn to Arkansas State. Interesting that things ended up this way since Malzahn's wife mentioned Dyer was tough to handle on more than one occasion in her crazy YouTube video.

[TFloss32]

RB Barry Sanders, Jr. is expected to commit to Stanford soon.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/05/SPUM1ML3U4.DTL

[ColinB]

Anything new on Thomas Johnson besides the Oregon visit? I've read rumors of A&M.

[TFloss32]

Anything new on Thomas Johnson besides the Oregon visit? I've read rumors of A&M.

Nothing yet, bud. If I see something changes I'll post it right away. He's still saying that the Oregon visit is set, but I'm thinking the UT coaches will do their best to convince him not to go once he returns to Dallas.

[TFloss32]

Alabama and Florida after Boise State's OC?

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/36476/florida-alabama-sets-eyes-on-brent-pease#comments

[TFloss32]

Pretty cool article from the Wall Street Journal on how much college football teams would be worth if they were available for purchase. UT is #1 in the NCAA and would go for more than some NFL teams:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203462304577138611484143588.html?m od=WSJ_LifeStyle_Sports_RightTopCarousel_1

[billfromlaketravis]

Harris said today that he plans on coming back for Junior Day next month. He's not expected to commit until at least the beginning of his senior year, but three trips to Austin would be pretty crazy for a potential five-star, out-of-state, Florida legacy.


If Texas takes Harris, Raulerson, the Mitchell Brothers and Keith Ford away from the Gators, that would be very cruel indeed to UF.

[the chronic]

Article on Bo Wallace, he is meeting with Dan Mullen today:

http://blogs.clarionledger.com/msu/2012/01/06/recruiting-decision-coming-for-qb-bo-wallace/


Also some tweets regarding the visit that popped up:

RT @edithdp4: EMCC qb Bo Wallace tells Bulldawgs247 his official visit to MSU was even more than he expected.


RT @bradlocke: EMCC coach Buddy Stephens on Bo Wallace: "I told him if he liked Mississippi State ... don't go anywhere else." Meeting w/Mullen today.

[ColinB]

Darius White to transfer to Missouri.

[the chronic]

Bad news, Thomas Johnson decommits per OB

[TheMex]

Thomas Johnson decommited, Texas is out of it completely.

Bummer, this one really makes me sad.

[shyne]

Thomas Johnson decommited, Texas is out of it completely.

Bummer, this one really makes me sad.

That fucking sucks

[ThePop]

The part about Texas being out of it completely is odd, oh well.

[shyne]

I wonder if Mack pulled it after the visits he wants to take or he just didnt want to come anymore

[ThePop]

I wonder if Mack pulled it after the visits he wants to take or he just didnt want to come anymore

I would assume his offer was pulled. You can't go from committed to ruling that school out just like that.

[DMX7]

Mack probably pulled it. Baylor's DB Dixon probably knows a little bit about how this works.

[shyne]

Well with Johnson gone, I'm sure mike Davis has one foot out the door.

[TheMex]

Well with Johnson gone, I'm sure mike Davis has one foot out the door.

why do i keep hearing that??? I mean, what does one thing have to do with the other?? Not trolling, just wondering.

[TFloss32]

I would assume his offer was pulled. You can't go from committed to ruling that school out just like that.

Sucky news to come home to this evening. This is my take on the whole thing as well. I think both sides grew tired of each other. The staff kept telling him he couldn't take visits, Johnson wouldn't back down and was possibly dishonest about his intentions a time or two and the offer was likely pulled. Like Pop said, he wouldn't be ruling out Texas completely if things ended on a good note. Sounds like the staff just wanted to wash their hands of his recruitment and decided to be finished with the back and forth. I expect ATH Corey Coleman and/or ATH Daje Johnson to get calls soon.

[TFloss32]

A couple of sites had interviews with DT Quincy Russell today as he was at the Alamodome watching all of the underclassmen participate in the Army Combine. I assume he's still in town on Christmas break from Trinity Valley CC. He mentioned to a couple of reporters that school is going well and he's on track to getting enough credits to transfer to a D1 school by December of 2012. He says he is still in consistent contact with UT and hopes to enroll in the spring semester of 2013.

[TFloss32]

Well, more bad news. QB Bo Wallace is not visiting Texas this weekend. Sounds like things were called off because UT wants to move forward with the QBs they have in place. I don't really understand the move at all because UT needs depth, but there are some rumors out there that McCoy decided against transferring in the past day or two. Sucks how quickly positive developments can change.

[billfromlaketravis]

Sucky news to come home to this evening. This is my take on the whole thing as well. I think both sides grew tired of each other. The staff kept telling him he couldn't take visits, Johnson wouldn't back down and was possibly dishonest about his intentions a time or two and the offer was likely pulled. Like Pop said, he wouldn't be ruling out Texas completely if things ended on a good note. Sounds like the staff just wanted to wash their hands of his recruitment and decided to be finished with the back and forth. I expect ATH Corey Coleman and/or ATH Daje Johnson to get calls soon.


The funny thing is if TJ had waited until June, he would have gotten all the free Nike shit he ever wanted at UT. Now he'll get it this month. Enjoy those custom J's at Oregon TJ. If he had waited until the fall, he would be traveling all over the country with the Texas football team. Instant gratification.

I've liked Corey Coleman's game for awhile. I don't like it so much if we had to lose TJ to get it. Coleman is more versatile, but TJ is a better player. Texas won't replace TJ, they'll find somebody to take his spot, but they won't replace him.

This could hurt with Samples. TJ and Samples could end up at the same school. Samples is a baller. He outplayed TJ this year, and in the 2 Skyline games I saw in person.

I think Oliver or bust in 2012 just became Oliver or bust and another WR. FWIW, Marcell Ateman is kicking ass at the Army Combine.

[ThePop]

What's the word on Peter Jinkins?

[TFloss32]

Well, more bad news. QB Bo Wallace is not visiting Texas this weekend. Sounds like things were called off because UT wants to move forward with the QBs they have in place. I don't really understand the move at all because UT needs depth, but there are some rumors out there that McCoy decided against transferring in the past day or two. Sucks how quickly positive developments can change.

Also some rumors that the Brewer camp may have voiced their concerns recently and that could be the bigger issue. We'll see what comes out in the next few days.

[TFloss32]

What's the word on Peter Jinkins?

Jinkens said tonight that he's cool with Johnson's decision but he's solid to Texas. He mentioned wanting to take some visits but wasn't willing to risk it if his scholarship offered would be pulled.

[billfromlaketravis]

Also some rumors that the Brewer camp may have voiced their concerns recently and that could be the bigger issue. We'll see what comes out in the next few days.


And.Here.We.Go. I hear helicopters.

[TFloss32]

And.Here.We.Go. I hear helicopters.

There's no telling what truly happened. I'm just going through scenarios in my head wondering how Mack can be satisfied with Ash and McCoy as his #1 and #2 and turn down other QBs just sitting there waiting for an offer. Yet he wants to tell stud recruits and their families he's serious about winning. UT needs another guy with experience even if it all it does is help depth. I'm seriously confused unless there's another QB option available.

[billfromlaketravis]

There's no telling what truly happened. I'm just going through scenarios in my head wondering how Mack can be satisfied with Ash and McCoy as his #1 and #2 and turn down other QBs just sitting there waiting for an offer. Yet he wants to tell stud recruits and their families he's serious about winning. UT needs another guy with experience even if it all it does is help depth. I'm seriously confused unless there's another QB option available.



I'll say this, the next Inside the Humidor should be the most interesting to date. Everybody wants an explanation on TJ and Wallace.

[benefactor]

Sucks to hear about Wallace. He has exciting potential and I was looking forward to seeing what he could do with real weapons around him.

[DMX7]

Also some rumors that the Brewer camp may have voiced their concerns recently and that could be the bigger issue. We'll see what comes out in the next few days.

That wouldn't surprise me.

[leemajors]

Great more interfering parents.

[shyne]

I have no idea WTF Mack is doing? Nothing is making sense

[Biggems]

im surprised no one has mentioned the nick saban rumors.....i heard something about them on the chris and jason show yesterday.......but i missed most of it.

[the chronic]

Well, more bad news. QB Bo Wallace is not visiting Texas this weekend. Sounds like things were called off because UT wants to move forward with the QBs they have in place. I don't really understand the move at all because UT needs depth, but there are some rumors out there that McCoy decided against transferring in the past day or two. Sucks how quickly positive developments can change.

of the bad news that has come out recently, this is the worst. damn.

[the chronic]

I wouldn't get too worked up about the UA Game fellas. It's. An. All. Star. Game. It's the McDonalds' All American Game with pads.


i'm going to have to disagree. the all-star game is the best indicator of what to expect b/c it is the first game you see guys play against college level talent with the speed dialed up.

who looked most impressive in all-star games last year from Texas? Diggs and Shipley. this year was Malcom Brown (and I assure you that dude is getting on field immediately because he may have been best player on field).

who sucked in all-star game? Gilbert. while Barkley tore it up.

services watch film of most players that are highlight reels versus inferior talent that is various levels. that is just not as good as seeing them compete head to head.

[the chronic]

Article below on TJ and also quotes from Jinkens on his teammate decommiting.


Updated: January 7, 2012, 12:00 AM ET

WR Thomas Johnson decommits

By William Wilkerson
HornsNation[/URL]

[URL]http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7434455/wr-thomas-johnson-decommits-texas-longhorns (http://search.espn.go.com/william-wilkerson/)

[benefactor]

If it came down to bringing in Wallace or not I would have said fuck Brewer and his parents. The potential upside of Wallace>>>keeping Brewer tbh.

[shyne]

DGB with the 79 yard td bomb.

[Trill Clinton]

If it came down to bringing in Wallace or not I would have said fuck Brewer and his parents. The potential upside of Wallace>>>keeping Brewer tbh.

co-sign.

we need a winner at the QB position, NOW. too many great players on this team to keep settling for mediocrity at the position.

[BU Spur]

If it came down to bringing in Wallace or not I would have said fuck Brewer and his parents. The potential upside of Wallace>>>keeping Brewer tbh.

Agree. Nothing against Brewer, but Texas should've done what was best for the program, which IMO was to go full court after Wallace.

[Whisky Dog]

Brewer looks to be a good prospect, but nothing that isn't there year in and out in CFB. We just haven't been getting those guys. They should have gone after Wallace because he's needed now, and if Brewer takes off then just grab two in 2013, try to sell Barrett and Swoopes with Brewer out of the fold or take one of those and evaluate another QB. Wallace and Ash would have had 3 years anyway do plenty of time to develop a 2013 as a RS Sophomore before he starts.

[Whisky Dog]

As talented as TJ is, you can't be productive if you're miserable. Seems TJ wasn't liking the Texas scene anymore and would have just become a malcontent WR. Better to cut now than deal with that on both ends.

[ThePop]

I disagree with giving up Brewer for Wallace. There aren't any good juco QB's this year, Wallace just happens to be the best of the mediocre bunch. Find another cam newton and then brewer can go.

[benefactor]

I disagree with giving up Brewer for Wallace. There aren't any good juco QB's this year, Wallace just happens to be the best of the mediocre bunch. Find another cam newton and then brewer can go.
Shattering a bunch of JUCO records as a first year player is probably a little bit better than mediocre.

[the chronic]

A person I know that is very knowledgeable said Bo Wallace not visiting now because Case McCoy is not transferring. So an offer is no longer imminent. They thought he was leaving for sure and that's why they contacted Wallace.

Brewer has already been told they would ideally redshirt him, so he was not the issue.

Pretty sad we won't take Wallace b/c of McCoy, as he is obviously not the guy, and never will be.

[Whisky Dog]

A person I know that is very knowledgeable said Bo Wallace not visiting now because Case McCoy is not transferring. So an offer is no longer imminent. They thought he was leaving for sure and that's why they contacted Wallace.

Brewer has already been told they would ideally redshirt him, so he was not the issue.

Pretty sad we won't take Wallace b/c of McCoy, as he is obviously not the guy, and never will be.

I read the same that it wasn't Brewer. This is why you don't get emotional in the moment as a coach and offer a kid who has no business being D1 because u love his brother and family. Mack fucked up royally on that one and now it's handcuffing Harsin.

[bluebellmaniac]

Brewer has already been told they would ideally redshirt him, so he was not the issue.

Pretty sad we won't take Wallace b/c of McCoy, as he is obviously not the guy, and never will be.

I don't get it. How does Case handcuff Harsin? If Bo is an upgrade, why wouldn't Harsin go for him? Why would a threat of Case transferring stop that?

[BU Spur]

I disagree with giving up Brewer for Wallace. There aren't any good juco QB's this year, Wallace just happens to be the best of the mediocre bunch. Find another cam newton and then brewer can go.

There may never be a JUCO quarterback as good as Cam Newton again. Cam wasn't your average JUCO prospect. He was an All-American out of high school who signed and enrolled at Florida. He ended up at Blinn after leaving UF.

Bo Wallace was still a JUCO All-American, rewrote several records and led his team to a championship. And who will be a better college player in 2012? Connor Brewer or Bo Wallace? Connor has a good pedigree, but I doubt he's more ready for NCAA play than Wallace is. And if Case is leaving, which would you rather have compete with Ash for the starting job next season? That's why I say recruiting Wallace was probably what's best for the program.

[ThePop]

There may never be a JUCO quarterback as good as Cam Newton again. Cam wasn't your average JUCO prospect. He was an All-American out of high school who signed and enrolled at Florida. He ended up at Blinn after leaving UF.

Bo Wallace was still a JUCO All-American, rewrote several records and led his team to a championship. And who will be a better college player in 2012? Connor Brewer or Bo Wallace? Connor has a good pedigree, but I doubt he's more ready for NCAA play than Wallace is. And if Case is leaving, which would you rather have compete with Ash for the starting job next season? That's why I say recruiting Wallace was probably what's best for the program.

It's not that I don't want him here, I just don't want to lose Brewer to get him. Ash will be starting anyways. Ideally, Wallace would come and be the backup, Case would transfer, and the two freshman redshirt.

Also, Devante Harris has decommitted from OU (hmmmm....) and DGB's Arkansas visit is up in the air.

[TheMex]

Anyone know what's up with Devante Harris and Texas in 247??

[TFloss32]

Anyone know what's up with Devante Harris and Texas in 247??

DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn has heard from UT since he decommitted from OU, but the staff isn't expected to bring him in for a visit at this point. No reason given as to why. I've seen some reports that he is kin to WR Thomas Johnson and it's funny that both decommitted at the same time and both are expected to visit Oregon.

[TFloss32]

Most of you have probably figured it out already, but the recruitment of OL/DL Arik Armstead is finished. He is not going to take an official visit to Texas this week and will instead fly straight home to California. He's expected to choose between three West Coast schools; Cal, Oregon and USC.

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Bralon Addison...he can be considered as a candidate to take the spot left vacant by WR Thomas Johnson, but he's yet to hear from Texas. Inside Texas spoke with his family yesterday in San Antonio at the Army Bowl and they mentioned that UT was the first choice at the beginning of his recruitment, but the fact that the Horns wanted him as a DB was a turnoff. They said if the staff approached him again with an offer as a WR, he'd be willing to listen.

[TFloss32]

As talented as TJ is, you can't be productive if you're miserable. Seems TJ wasn't liking the Texas scene anymore and would have just become a malcontent WR. Better to cut now than deal with that on both ends.

I agree. If the rumors of him going as far as to badmouth the UT program are true, it's a good thing that he and UT parted ways. It doesn't matter how big or small your program is, it's best for everyone if you rid the team of any chemistry issues. See WR Darius White. Keep an eye on what UT's communication with Dallas Skyline HS looks like from this point forward. Seems like there are some unhappy people on both sides right now because of TJ's recruitment and also WR Mike Davis being an issue this year. 2013 WR Ra'Shaad Samples is in line for an offer at the upcoming Junior Days in February, but I'm interested to see if he'll even show up now with everything going on.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2013 DB Marcell Harris after he visited Texas this week. He says he plans on returning to Austin for a third time next month to get that official scholarship offer in person:

"I went up there (Friday) night. It was pretty cool," Harris said. "Coach (Duane) Akina met with me and we took a little walk around the place. He showed me the weight room and some film rooms and meeting rooms."

"It was cool. Coach Akina, he's a laid back guy," Harris said. "He's from Hawaii so he's got a little swag to him. It was pretty cool. He was just showing me the steps and the process on becoming a Longhorn."

"(Akina) talked to me about their junior day in February sometime, so whenever that is I'll try to head out to it," Harris said. "He said as long as I'm interested in them, they're interested in me and hopefully I'll have an offer in February."

"Texas is a good school. There's a lot of tradition there and they've had some good players," Harris said. "I think two of their safeties are leaving this year so there's opportunity for someone to come in and get a spot."

[TFloss32]

ATH Kendall Sanders was named MVP of the West squad at the 2012 US Army All-American Bowl yesterday after his 2 INTs. Quotes from him:

"I think I played real well," Sanders said after the game. "I just had fun out there. I wasn't really worried about all that other stuff. I just went out there and played. That's what helped me to play well today."

"I didn't expect this at all. I thought I would just be out there, covering receivers and running around. I didn't think I would have two picks."

"I just came out here and played hard and did what I was supposed to do," he said. "I would say I was at the right spot at the right time. It wasn't just me though. I didn't shut it down by myself. I had help from Shaq (Thompson) and the other corners and we all just played together well."

"I think my speed and my size are my strengths," he said. "Being able to play receiver I can kind of tell the routes and stuff. I have knowledge of the receiver since I play receiver too."

"A little bit," Sanders said, smiling, as to if he was now open to playing on defense in Austin. "Wherever they want to put me, that's where I'm going to go."

"I'll put it like this," he said, "If (Texas defensive back coach Duane) Akina wants to put me on defense, I'm going to defense. If he doesn't, I'm going to stick with wide receiver because I love receiver too."

[TFloss32]

DGB with the 79 yard td bomb.

For anyone that missed it:

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

DGB was named co-MVP of the game yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Texas isn't considered a real threat to land DE Torshiro Davis, but they're still trying their best. Hook 'Em 24/7 reported yesterday that Bo Davis called after the Army Bowl came to an end last night just to touch base.

[TFloss32]

ATH Kendall Sanders

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/315/348865.jpg

DE Hassan Ridgeway

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/131/349620.jpg

LB Tim Cole

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Gallery/348703/348709.jpg

WR Dorial Green-Beckham

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/482/348858.jpg

[ThePop]

DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn has heard from UT since he decommitted from OU, but the staff isn't expected to bring him in for a visit at this point. No reason given as to why. I've seen some reports that he is kin to WR Thomas Johnson and it's funny that both decommitted at the same time and both are expected to visit Oregon.

Some rumors are swirling around about Johnson and Harris being involved with a street agent. You gotta admit it is pretty suspicious how they decommitted at the same time and are both visiting Oregon. There are also a lot of other decommits around the country right now, many of them including Johnson seem to have some sort of relation with this agent. The guys name is Baron Flenory Jr.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3694/flen.jpg

[TFloss32]

Mike Stoops will return to the OU staff this week:

http://www.newson6.com/story/16473646/dean-mike-stoops-to-join-ou-coaching-staff-this-week

[TFloss32]

Some rumors are swirling around about Johnson and Harris being involved with a street agent. You gotta admit it is pretty suspicious how they decommitted at the same time and are both visiting Oregon. There are also a lot of other decommits around the country right now, many of them including Johnson seem to have some sort of relation with this agent. The guys name is Baron Flenory Jr.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3694/flen.jpg

Good article from Recruitocosm last year on Flenory for anyone that needs to get up to speed. Rumors are he got to LB Anthony Wallace last year who ended up at Oregon. Also a Dallas Skyline kid. Might be a good explanation as to why the staff doesn't plan to pursue DB DeVante Harris.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2010/12/10/street-agents-in-texas-some-new-competition-for-will-lyles/

[TFloss32]

Good quotes from ATH Kendall Sanders on DGB via Hook 'Em 24/7. The two supposedly spent a lot of time together this past week:

“When we'd talk about recruiting, he'd just name off the schools he's still considering but he'd say Texas a little differently and then smile,” Sanders said. “I told him, 'Oh, I know where you're going!' He'd just laugh, and we were having fun, but I feel like we have a shot.”

“Man, DGB is just a great kid,” Sanders said. “He really is. I hope he comes to Texas, and I think we have a good shot, but he's the kind of guy who you want to see succeed no matter where he goes because he's such a great person.”

[TFloss32]

More on WR Thomas Johnson...turns out he's been talking with Oregon since at least last month and he will be taking his official visit to Eugene this weekend with DB DeVante Harris. He's also looking at visits to Cal, TCU and even Texas A&M.

[TFloss32]

I don't get it. How does Case handcuff Harsin? If Bo is an upgrade, why wouldn't Harsin go for him? Why would a threat of Case transferring stop that?

I share your concerns, bluebell. What if Ash gets hurt next year or doesn't show improvement? What if Case becomes unhappy again? What if a school calls Case and says a spot has opened up? Texas came upon the opportunity they've been waiting for to bolster their QB depth by signing Wallace and they passed.

[billfromlaketravis]

Good quotes from ATH Kendall Sanders on DGB via Hook 'Em 24/7. The two supposedly spent a lot of time together this past week:

“When we'd talk about recruiting, he'd just name off the schools he's still considering but he'd say Texas a little differently and then smile,” Sanders said. “I told him, 'Oh, I know where you're going!' He'd just laugh, and we were having fun, but I feel like we have a shot.”

“Man, DGB is just a great kid,” Sanders said. “He really is. I hope he comes to Texas, and I think we have a good shot, but he's the kind of guy who you want to see succeed no matter where he goes because he's such a great person.”


I couldn't say it any better myself Mr. Sanders. Sounds and acts like a terrific kid. Sanders very quietly might be on the the top 5 seniors in Texas. Great pick up for Texas.

I'm glad that Kendall made a positive impression on DGB. If he (DGB) wants to be around other young men like himself, Texas is the place for him.

[billfromlaketravis]

More on WR Thomas Johnson...turns out he's been talking with Oregon since at least last month and he will be taking his official visit to Eugene this weekend with DB DeVante Harris. He's also looking at visits to Cal, TCU and even Texas A&M.


TJ pulled a Westerman. Pretty deceitful. I'm not going to begrudge a kid for not picking Texas, but there are better ways of conducting yourself.

[billfromlaketravis]

Originally Posted by bluebellmaniac
I don't get it. How does Case handcuff Harsin? If Bo is an upgrade, why wouldn't Harsin go for him? Why would a threat of Case transferring stop that?


I share your concerns, bluebell. What if Ash gets hurt next year or doesn't show improvement? What if Case becomes unhappy again? What if a school calls Case and says a spot has opened up? Texas came upon the opportunity they've been waiting for to bolster their QB depth by signing Wallace and they passed.


Excellent analysis bluebell and Floss. I feel pretty good about Ash progressing. He seemed to get better with 13 practices before the bowl. He should be able to take a step forward with spring ball, offseason workouts, the summer 7 on 7 drills and Fall Camp. I don't think David will be all conference, but Texas will take slightly above average at this point. Ash is probably going to have win one game by himself next year. Will he answer the bell?

That said, I agree a serious injury to Ash would be catastrophic. I feel OK about Case for a few games in the soft part of the schedule, but if Texas rolls him out against OU, TCU, or even K State, watch out. Harsin needs to set Case down, tell him skill set is extremely limited and that Texas needs him to be a game manager and not a gunslinger.

This is precisely why I don't want Ash punting. Texas a lingering hamstring pull away from the 2012 season falling apart.

You'd think Mack would have learned his lesson about developing quality depth after the Bergeron, Shipley and Brown injuries.

[TFloss32]

I feel pretty good about Ash progressing. He seemed to get better with 13 practices before the bowl. He should be able to take a step forward with spring ball, offseason workouts, the summer 7 on 7 drills and Fall Camp. I don't think David will be all conference, but Texas will take slightly above average at this point. Ash is probably going to have win one game by himself next year. Will he answer the bell?

I agree, bill. I'm an Ash guy and cool with him being QB1 from this point forward because I think he'll show some solid improvement with emphasis on him being the main guy for several months leading up to next season. He didn't get that kind of treatment this year except for bowl practices. I just believe in doing everything you can to put your team in the best position to win and having a contingency plan in place should things go sour. Offering and signing Wallace would qualify as one of those things even if all he does is compete with Ash and provide depth. I was never expecting him to be a savior of some sort.

[TFloss32]

Just a heads up that this week is another dead period so there may not be much news on UT's remaining targets or any new names that could pop up. The staff can't contact anyone until this Friday (January 13th). The final contact period will last for two more weeks until Saturday, January 28th before things go quiet until National Signing Day. Mack Brown will do his remaining in-home visits during this timeframe.

[billfromlaketravis]

I agree, bill. I'm an Ash guy and cool with him being QB1 from this point forward because I think he'll show some solid improvement with emphasis on him being the main guy for several months leading up to next season. He didn't get that kind of treatment this year except for bowl practices. I just believe in doing everything you can to put your team in the best position to win and having a contingency plan in place should things go sour. Offering and signing Wallace would qualify as one of those things even if all he does is compete with Ash and provide depth. I was never expecting him to be a savior of some sort.


I agree. You'd like your back up to push your starter to be better and to keep the team winning if QB1 goes down. Bo Wallace can do that better than Case.

Perhaps Texas' interest in Wallace was intended to force Case into a decision.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just a heads up that this week is another dead period so there may not be much news on UT's remaining targets or any new names that could pop up. The staff can't contact anyone until this Friday (January 13th). The final contact period will last for two more weeks until Saturday, January 28th before things go quiet until National Signing Day. Mack Brown will do his remaining in-home visits during this timeframe.


Floss, I need a rules clarification here. Can recruits call the coaches during the dead period?

[TFloss32]

I agree. You'd like your back up to push your starter to be better and to keep the team winning if QB1 goes down. Bo Wallace can do that better than Case.

Perhaps Texas' interest in Wallace was intended to force Case into a decision.

I've seen it reported different ways, but I think that's definitely a plausible scenario. The way the UT staff did a complete 180 with Wallace in a matter of two or three days indicates Case made a quick decision once he realized the staff was indeed calling his bluff. The talk all year is that Harsin isn't a huge fan of the McCoy camp so I'd like to assume he was prepared to offer Wallace no matter Case's decision, but obviously someone tapped the breaks on the whole thing and Case is back on board for now.

[TFloss32]

Floss, I need a rules clarification here. Can recruits call the coaches during the dead period?

I've yet to find clarification on that one myself. It is my understanding that the recruits are the only ones who can make contact at any time. No hand-written letters, emails or phone calls from coaches are allowed during a "dead period."

[billfromlaketravis]

I've yet to find clarification on that one myself. It is my understanding that the recruits are the only ones who can make contact at any time. No hand-written letters, emails or phone calls from coaches are allowed during a "dead period."


Could Texas contact high school coaches and ask them to have to their player contact the Texas staff?

[TFloss32]

Could Texas contact high school coaches and ask them to have to their player contact the Texas staff?

Great question that I don't have the answer to. Sounds like bending the rules to me, but a great tactic if it's not illegal.

[TFloss32]

An update on DGB from the St. Louis area:

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/top-recruit-green-beckham-keeping-options-open/article_c1d3547e-3ad9-11e1-b43b-001a4bcf6878.html

[TFloss32]

LB Brian Nance of Euless Trinity committed to Baylor on Saturday. Good pick-up for the Bears and they'll probably get DT Javonte Magee as well.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Brian-Nance-115050

[TFloss32]

This guy looks to be A&M's new defensive coordinator:

http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=37329&SPID=2981&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=204870682&Q_SEASON=2011

[billfromlaketravis]

This guy looks to be A&M's new defensive coordinator:

http://www.gousfbulls.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=37329&SPID=2981&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=7700&ATCLID=204870682&Q_SEASON=2011


A Conference USA and Big East staff. That'll get it done in the SEC.

[billfromlaketravis]

Hook Em 247 is reporting that Tyrone Swoopes is a confirmed Junior Day visitor. The first Junior Day is on Bill's Birthday February 12.

It's still early, but it looks like Swoopes might be the guy for 2013.

[TFloss32]

Hook Em 247 is reporting that Tyrone Swoopes is a confirmed Junior Day visitor. The first Junior Day is on Bill's Birthday February 12.

It's still early, but it looks like Swoopes might be the guy for 2013.

Very nice. I didn't realize Oliver had confirmed as well (or I'm having a brain fart). Here's the current list for the first Junior Day for everyone to see:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

It will get real interesting if Barrett is also invited to the first Junior Day. If he's not, then you obviously have your answer who the main target is at QB. UT can realistically scoop up all of those guys above before next year's National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

OL/DL Jake Raulerson might be making a move to cement himself as the first commitment of UT's 2013 class. Per Hook 'Em 24/7, he will be visiting Austin two weeks before the first Junior Day on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. Remember that QB Connor Brewer had a similar visit before the first Junior Day last year and he pulled the trigger for UT about a week later. Great, great sign.

[billfromlaketravis]

OL/DL Jake Raulerson might be making a move to cement himself as the first commitment of UT's 2013 class. Per Hook 'Em 24/7, he will be visiting Austin two weeks before the first Junior Day on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. Remember that QB Connor Brewer had a similar visit before the first Junior Day last year and he pulled the trigger for UT about a week later. Great, great sign.


Now that is huge news. I think Texas can realistically open with Raulerson, Darius James and Kent Perkins as their first 3 commitments. All are top 50-100 national players.

[TFloss32]

^^^

Forgot to add that the Raulerson family will be in tow.

[TFloss32]

Now that is huge news. I think Texas can realistically open with Raulerson, Darius James and Kent Perkins as their first 3 commitments. All are top 50-100 national players.

Definitely a solid prediction.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas just tweeted that 2013 QB JT Barrett's coach has said no Junior Day invite has come across his desk as of today. It's still early with about five weeks to go until the first Junior Day, but it could be indicative of where the QB offer is going for 2013 if Barrett doesn't receive an invite rather soon.

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss, let's say Raulerson is in fact the bell cow and leader of the 2013 class. Does Raulerson have any input on who Texas offers? I know Jake and Christian Morgan are tight. Could a Raulerson recommendation be a factor in Morgan receiving a Texas offer?

[TFloss32]

Floss, let's say Raulerson is in fact the bell cow and leader of the 2013 class. Does Raulerson have any input on who Texas offers? I know Jake and Christian Morgan are tight. Could a Raulerson recommendation be a factor in Morgan receiving a Texas offer?

That's a really good question and I'll have to get back to you on that. I'd love to know what all is talked about in these meetings. I'm a Morgan fan as well but I'm scared that's he's a borderline offer right now or that he might be slow-played.

[billfromlaketravis]

That's a really good question and I'll have to get back to you on that. I'd love to know what all is talked about in these meetings. I'm a Morgan fan as well but I'm scared that's he's a borderline offer right now or that he might be slow-played.


My gut feeling is that Christian Morgan is being slow played. I think he'll get a long look during the spring evaluation period. Texas could really use his size and blocking ability at TE.

[TFloss32]

2012 UT team preview from Inside Texas:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27738

[TheMex]

Im so pumped about 2012 after Jesus report with the Asset.

[BU Spur]

Inside Texas just tweeted that 2013 QB JT Barrett's coach has said no Junior Day invite has come across his desk as of today. It's still early with about five weeks to go until the first Junior Day, but it could be indicative of where the QB offer is going for 2013 if Barrett doesn't receive an invite rather soon.

And with that, Barrett just became Baylor's top quarterback prospect.

[TFloss32]

QB Connor Brewer signed his LOI yesterday and is officially a Longhorn. He should arrive in Austin this weekend along with the other early enrollees.

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7443994/connor-brewer-officially-becomes-texas-longhorn

[TFloss32]

Mike Jinks of Cibolo Steele will be applying for the Converse Judson job. Might be what Judson needs to get that program back to where it used to be:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Jinks-weighing-move-to-Judson-2449766.php

[TFloss32]

DT Donald Hopkins has decommitted from Mizzou.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Donald-Hopkins-120669

[TFloss32]

And with that, Barrett just became Baylor's top quarterback prospect.

It could definitely go that way if Swoopes is UT's #1 priority.

[billfromlaketravis]

Mike Jinks of Cibolo Steele will be applying for the Converse Judson job. Might be what Judson needs to get that program back to where it used to be:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Jinks-weighing-move-to-Judson-2449766.php


Good for Jinks, but I don't understand why the Judson job is any better than the Steele position. I guess Converse has more tradition, but I hate it when coaches leave to go coach a rival.

[billfromlaketravis]

And with that, Barrett just became Baylor's top quarterback prospect.


I know Tech has been on Barrett for awhile now. OU has also expressed interest. Baylor will have a battle on their hands. It'll be interesting to see if the Bears can reap the recruiting benefits from RGIII's Heisman.

[yavozerb]

Good for Jinks, but I don't understand why the Judson job is any better than the Steele position. I guess Converse has more tradition, but I hate it when coaches leave to go coach a rival.

Jinks is Judson alumni and even won a state championship as there starting qb. I think its a lateral move as far as quality of football program but I cannot blame a coach wanting to go back to there home (dream) program...

[billfromlaketravis]

Jinks is Judson alumni and even won a state championship as there starting qb. I think its a lateral move as far as quality of football program but I cannot blame a coach wanting to go back to there home (dream) program...


Very understandable then. I hope he gets it.

[Trill Clinton]

Good news about Jinks if he goes to Judson. I'm an alumni and I think this would be great for the school. They've been running that same offense for years. Jinks' system combined with Judson's athletes will make for a exciting team.

[ColinB]

As an alumni of Judson as well, I'm all for the Jinks hire. :toast


Also, it's a shame Barrett doesn't get an invite to Junior Day. It's a really tough call in the whole Swoopes-Barrett debate, but I've always slightly leaned on the Barrett side.

[TFloss32]

Two J-Rock alums on the board? Love Coach Rackley but Jinks could provide a nice spark. I don't have to worry about them anymore since they've moved out of 26-5A.

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M has offered 2013 QB Kenny Hill of Southlake Carroll.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kenny-Hill-125938

[BU Spur]

Texas A&M has offered 2013 QB Kenny Hill of Southlake Carroll.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kenny-Hill-125938

I wish Baylor would. He's probably my #3 behind Barrett and Swoopes. Not the biggest guy ever, but he's a baller and a terrific leader.

[Spurstro]

Im so pumped about 2012 after Jesus report with the Asset.

Is that on Barking Carnival?

I can't find the latest article.

[ColinB]

TFloss32 linked it here:


2012 UT team preview from Inside Texas:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27738

[ATX_Horn]

Is that on Barking Carnival?

I can't find the latest article.

It's on the Inside Texas free forums (Inside The Humidor).

[TheMex]

Rivals might be adding a fifth star to Malcom Brown:

@rivalsmike
Back at it, working on the DL now

@rivalsmike
We have another five star, could be another very shortly


And my one prediction is that Cayleb Jones goes back to 4 stars.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 OL Darius James of Killeen Harker Heights has confirmed that he has a Junior Day invite and will be in Austin next month. The only thing is he's not sure if he'll attend the first or second Junior Day (his invitation is for the first one). It's possible he wants to wait until JD2 so he can watch the team and his good friend, OL Camrhon Hughes, go through spring drills. So, here's the updated list:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Rivals might be adding a fifth star to Malcom Brown:

@rivalsmike
Back at it, working on the DL now

@rivalsmike
We have another five star, could be another very shortly


And my one prediction is that Cayleb Jones goes back to 4 stars.

Brown is a monster and definitely deserves it. That DL rotation next year is going to be nasty.

[TFloss32]

QB Bo Wallace has committed to Ole Miss.

[TheMex]

QB Bo Wallace has committed to Ole Miss.
Just wait til he kicks our ass in 2012 or 2013. :bang

[bluebellmaniac]

Just wait til he kicks our ass in 2012 or 2013. :bang

Just wait til our defense kicks his... ;-)

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 OL Darius James of Killeen Harker Heights has confirmed that he has a Junior Day invite and will be in Austin next month. The only thing is he's not sure if he'll attend the first or second Junior Day (his invitation is for the first one). It's possible he wants to wait until JD2 so he can watch the team and his good friend, OL Camrhon Hughes, go through spring drills. So, here's the updated list:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy


Add West Mesquite S Kameron Miles to the list. Per Orangebloods, Miles has been invited to the February 12th Junior Day. He goes 6'2'' 200. Interesting because Mansfield S George Baltimore was thought to be the in state safety take. Miles should be a fast riser in the rankings this summer and his senior.

Miles could also play LB because of size. Per the OB article, he had a whale of a game in playoff loss to Pflugerville Hendrickson. Miles was on Daje Johnson all night and held him without a reception.

[billfromlaketravis]

Junior film on Kameron Miles. He looks like the real deal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFh6zVGnGAQ

[TFloss32]

I'm wondering if the staff is looking at Miles as a potential LB. Every year one or two guys who weren't previously talked about show up at the first Junior Day. Miles is the first for the 2013 group. Updated list for next month is below. I added Harris because he says he is going to try to make it back to Austin:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Big Cigar report from Inside Texas:

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27773

[TFloss32]

Florida hires Boise State's offensive coordinator:

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-01-10/report-gators-hire-boise-states-brent-pease-as-offensive-coordinator

[billfromlaketravis]

Big Cigar report from Inside Texas:

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27773


As always, great stuff from JS. I think DGB and Edwards go right down to the wire, but a 65% chance on both from the Big Cigar is very nice to hear.

The more I think about it, the more I think Daje Johnson should be the guy to take Thomas Johnson's spot. Dontre Wilson really likes Oregon, by that I mean I think he really likes their offense, and is going to be a tough pull. Oregon is going to continue to be a problem with DFW RBs and WRs as long as that offense is humming. Texas is going to need a utility back, I think it's a bigger need than slot WR in Harsin's system. That said, I'd love for Corey Coleman to become a Longhorn somehow.

I'd love to hear what Mack and Chip Kelly would talk about in a room alone.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm wondering if the staff is looking at Miles as a potential LB. Every year one or two guys who weren't previously talked about show up at the first Junior Day. Miles is the first for the 2013 group. Updated list for next month is below. I added Harris because he says he is going to try to make it back to Austin:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy



From the OB thread, the West Mesquite head coach said most schools are looking at Miles as a DB. I think he can certainly play the position at Texas. Miles is about the same size as Marcell Harris. Something to think about.

I agree Miles is an off the radar guy, but I think his film is good enough to warrant serious attention from Texas. Honestly, I like Miles film a lot better than George "The Wire" Baltimore's film. Miles very well could be the best junior safety in the state.

[the chronic]

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

that is one hell of a list to start off with to say the least.

[sahoopster]

Miles could also play LB because of size.

He looks big! He has the look of a linebacker.

[TFloss32]

He looks big! He has the look of a linebacker.

I'm excited to see what Diaz does with LB recruiting for 2013 because of the pass-heavy Big XII. He loves OLBs like Cobbs who can cover a lot of ground so that's why I'm curious about UT's intentions with Miles. Either way I'm on board if he has the endorsement of Akina and Diaz.

[TFloss32]

Some interesting news. DB DeVante Harris has cancelled his official visit to Oregon this weekend and will instead visit Texas A&M. Oregon is not out of it but I wonder if this has anything to do with his name being attached to street agent Baron Flenory in the last week. WR Thomas Johnson is still scheduled to make a trip to Eugene.

[TFloss32]

2013 WR Jake Oliver will also attend Texas A&M's Junior Day on January 28th.

[TFloss32]

Some interesting news. DB DeVante Harris has cancelled his official visit to Oregon this weekend and will instead visit Texas A&M. Oregon is not out of it but I wonder if this has anything to do with his name being attached to street agent Baron Flenory in the last week. WR Thomas Johnson is still scheduled to make a trip to Eugene.

Forgot to mention that Harris' father, Rod, played WR for the Aggies back in the 80s. Harris will also visit Ohio State on January 27th-28th.

[jgome21]

How many 5 stars do the Longhorns need to produce another mediorce team????

[TFloss32]

that is one hell of a list to start off with to say the least.

It should only get better.

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How many 5 stars do the Longhorns need to produce another mediorce team????

lol tech
lol greatest win in history came in regular season
lol getting ass rammed on a yearly basis

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DT Justin Manning of Dallas Kimball has confirmed he'll be in Austin next month for the first Junior Day. He's the defensive prize for the state of Texas, imo. The staff has turned up the heat with his recruitment lately. To give you an idea of what kind of talent he is, these are his sophomore highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8XXjXAllQ&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL203A5E0089C0BB25

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Manning-121021

Updated list for Junior Day:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 DT Justin Manning of Dallas Kimball has confirmed he'll be in Austin next month for the first Junior Day. He's the defensive prize for the state of Texas, imo. The staff has turned up the heat with his recruitment lately. To give you an idea of what kind of talent he is, these are his sophomore highlights:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8XXjXAllQ&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL203A5E0089C0BB25

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Manning-121021

Updated list for Junior Day:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy


I think everybody on that list will be offered, including Miles. Amazing turnaround on Manning. From skipping Texas summer camps to First Junior Day visitor and possible early commitment. Bo. Davis. Is. A. Witch.

[TFloss32]

I think everybody on that list will be offered, including Miles. Amazing turnaround on Manning. From skipping Texas summer camps to First Junior Day visitor and possible early commitment. Bo. Davis. Is. A. Witch.

The only person I can recall who wasn't offered at the first Junior Day in the past two years was 2011 DE Nathan Hughes of Klein Oak who ended up at OU.

[TFloss32]

It looks like WR Dorial Green-Beckham will forgo that final official visit to Arkansas after all. His Hillcrest basketball team has a tournament in St. Louis from the 19th to the 21st. It's a plus for Texas that he won't be in Fayetteville for their big recruiting weekend. His next move will be a National Signing Day commitment.

[billfromlaketravis]

It looks like WR Dorial Green-Beckham will forgo that final official visit to Arkansas after all. His Hillcrest basketball team has a tournament in St. Louis from the 19th to the 21st. It's a plus for Texas that he won't be in Fayetteville for their big recruiting weekend. His next move will be a National Signing Day commitment.


Stroke of genius getting DGB on campus in November for his official visit before the meat of the basketball season. Wyatt deserves a medal for this one.

[the chronic]

It looks like WR Dorial Green-Beckham will forgo that final official visit to Arkansas after all.

boo-yahhhh

[ThePop]

Has Dorial visited Arkansas before?

[ColinB]

Yeah, he has, which is why I'm not going to take TOO much out of it.


How does Jake Oliver feel about Texas? After watching some videos, I really like him in the 2013 class, but I read his father played and coached at A&M. Not sure how much that will factor into his decision.

[the chronic]

Some interesting news. DB DeVante Harris has cancelled his official visit to Oregon this weekend and will instead visit Texas A&M. Oregon is not out of it but I wonder if this has anything to do with his name being attached to street agent Baron Flenory in the last week. WR Thomas Johnson is still scheduled to make a trip to Eugene.


DeVante Harris on twitter:

Official_DH10 (http://twitter.com/#%21/Official_DH10) De'Vante Harris



My top 3 in NO particular order is: Texas A&M TCU Ohio State #Hollaaaa10x (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Hollaaaa10x)

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods says add big 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson to the Junior Day list. Two great confirmations today. Here's the updated list again:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Yeah, he has, which is why I'm not going to take TOO much out of it.

I don't think he's been to Arkansas on game day, but DGB has gotten to see each of his finalists at least two times if you exclude Alabama. I think he's being genuine when he says he's seen all he needs to see so official visits aren't all that important. It's just nice that he won't be around other Arkansas recruits close to National Signing Day (assuming he doesn't skip that tournament).


How does Jake Oliver feel about Texas? After watching some videos, I really like him in the 2013 class, but I read his father played and coached at A&M. Not sure how much that will factor into his decision.

I honestly think Texas is the sentimental favorite and I'm not ruling out an early commitment from him. He showed great interest this year by attending several games. You're correct about his father but there's never been any indication that he's a die-hard Aggie when it comes to his son. I believe Oliver's older brother is currently enrolled at OU so there's not this overwhelming pressure for him to choose A&M. Wyatt has done a nice job with this recruitment and don't forget Wylie played under Oliver's father at Sam Houston State. There are some good connections at work.

[TFloss32]

DeVante Harris on twitter:

Official_DH10 (http://twitter.com/#%21/Official_DH10) De'Vante Harris



My top 3 in NO particular order is: Texas A&M TCU Ohio State #Hollaaaa10x (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Hollaaaa10x)

Anyone think he's laying low right now because of the Flenory talk? If he follows through with his visits to A&M and Ohio State, his only available weekend to visit Oregon is the 20th-21st before NSD rolls around. We'll see if he re-schedules.

[ColinB]

I don't think he's been to Arkansas on game day, but DGB has gotten to see each of his finalists at least two times if you exclude Alabama. I think he's being genuine when he says he's seen all he needs to see so official visits aren't all that important. It's just nice that he won't be around other Arkansas recruits close to National Signing Day (assuming he doesn't skip that tournament).



I honestly think Texas is the sentimental favorite and I'm not ruling out an early commitment from him. He showed great interest this year by attending several games. You're correct about his father but there's never been any indication that he's a die-hard Aggie when it comes to his son. I believe Oliver's older brother is currently enrolled at OU so there's not this overwhelming pressure for him to choose A&M. Wyatt has done a nice job with this recruitment and don't forget Wylie played under Oliver's father at Sam Houston State. There are some good connections at work.

Good stuff, thanks. :toast

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think DGB was at the Arkansas-Auburn game in Arkansas.

[the chronic]

I don't think he's been to Arkansas on game day, but DGB has gotten to see each of his finalists at least two times if you exclude Alabama.

I'm pretty sure DGB visited Arkansas for the Auburn game in Oct. If memory serves correct he was already in area for a game Friday night and slipped there for game next day - so it did not count as his official.

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods says add big 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson to the Junior Day list. Two great confirmations today. Here's the updated list again:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy


I like Robinson, I buy into some of the hype, but wow did he lay an egg in his junior film. I trust Coach Searels, but I personally like Perkins, Wilson and Gustafson better at OT.

[TFloss32]

I'm pretty sure DGB visited Arkansas for the Auburn game in Oct. If memory serves correct he was already in area for a game Friday night and slipped there for game next day - so it did not count as his official.

Thanks to you and ColinB. I didn't know for sure. I knew he played an actual game in Razorback Stadium, but wasn't positive if he stayed in Fayetteville.

[TFloss32]

I like Robinson, I buy into some of the hype, but wow did he lay an egg in his junior film. I trust Coach Searels, but I personally like Perkins, Wilson and Gustafson better at OT.

I'd like to see the staff target Gustafson either way. Everything I read on that guy talks about how mean he is on the field.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'd like to see the staff target Gustafson either way. Everything I read on that guy talks about how mean he is on the field.



Should we start referring to him as Mean Gus?

[jgome21]

lol tech
lol greatest win in history came in regular season
lol getting ass rammed on a yearly basis


yeah but we win with 3-star recruits, compared to Texas gettin nothing but 4 and 5 stars. Texas gets the top 5 recruiting class every season for the past decade and only has one national title to show for it haha JOKE.

[TFloss32]

Should we start referring to him as Mean Gus?

All I know is he's a ginger and therefore has no soul.

[the chronic]

yeah but we win with 3-star recruits, compared to Texas gettin nothing but 4 and 5 stars. Texas gets the top 5 recruiting class every season for the past decade and only has one national title to show for it haha JOKE.

well, as long as you have a good reason for getting your ass whipped year in and year out, then i guess you are right.

[billfromlaketravis]

well, as long as you have a good reason for getting your ass whipped year in and year out, then i guess you are right.


That's typical Tech fan for you. They run mouths, predict that the Red Raiders are going to win before the game, and then Texas beats their ass. You ask Raider fan what happened after the game and they tell you: "Well Texas is supposed to beat Tech with all the recruits the Horns get." That's a verbatim quote from an actual Texas Tech graduate.

You can never win those people. There are two kinds of Tech students: 1) Kids from the Panhandle and West Texas 2) Suburban kids who couldn't get into Texas.

(Aside: I love Tech fans for the very reason that most people dislike them. They are BRUTAL. I'm talking Philly fans bad. How can you not be entertained by their blatant disregard of class, civility, politeness and sportsmanship?)

WVU @ Tech could possibly be the most fascinating fan match up in college football history. The bleacher throwers vs. the couch burners. Bring. It. On.

[jgome21]

well, as long as you have a good reason for getting your ass whipped year in and year out, then i guess you are right.


Also, this past season is one of the few times Texas has "kicked our ass". It was the first time Texas beat Tech by more than 2 possesions since 05. BTW, I at least graduated from the school I root for instead of 90% of Texas fans all being T-shirt fans and have no affiliation with the school.

[TFloss32]

Some visit updates...

**DE Mario Edwards will be taking his official visit to Florida State this weekend and still plans on going to LSU next weekend. Once those visits are over, head coaches will do their in-home visits before a National Signing Day decision.

**Two guys that have yet to receive Junior Day invites from Texas are 2013 LB Brett Wade and 2013 ATH Laquvionte Gonzalez. Wade will be visiting Oklahoma State and Gonzalez will be at A&M the last weekend in January.

**2013 ATH Ricky Seals-Jones will be attending LSU's Junior Day on February 4th.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some visit updates...

**DE Mario Edwards will be taking his official visit to Florida State this weekend and still plans on going to LSU next weekend. Once those visits are over, head coaches will do their in-home visits before a National Signing Day decision.

**Two guys that have yet to receive Junior Day invites from Texas are 2013 LB Brett Wade and 2013 ATH Laquvionte Gonzalez. Wade will be visiting Oklahoma State and Gonzalez will be at A&M the last weekend in January.

**2013 ATH Ricky Seals-Jones will be attending LSU's Junior Day on February 4th.


I was keeping my fingers crossed that Edwards didn't make that LSU visit, but it looks like it's happening. I hope the visit hurts FSU's chances somehow.

The Brett Wade news is pretty interesting. Texas has some depth in the middle, but I really like Wade. I think he's a take regardless of numbers. Edmond to Wade is a damn good transition. I think Wade commits early if Texas is interested.

RSJ getting the LSU visit out of the way.

[TheMex]

Also, this past season is one of the few times Texas has "kicked our ass". It was the first time Texas beat Tech by more than 2 possesions since 05. BTW, I at least graduated from the school I root for instead of 90% of Texas fans all being T-shirt fans and have no affiliation with the school.

Since when is that a requisite?? I am a Cowboys fan but Ive never been to Cowboys University, why should college football be any different?? My brother has lived in Austin all his life but goes to Texas St, does that mean he can only be a Texas St fan and not a Texas fan??

Also, 90% (just throwing random percentages since it seems like its allowed to win dumb arguments) of Texas Tech students were fans of some other school before they became Tech fans.

Jgome, what college team did you cheered for before you went to college?? Texas?? A&M??? LSU??

[TheMex]

I was keeping my fingers crossed that Edwards didn't make that LSU visit, but it looks like it's happening. I hope the visit hurts FSU's chances somehow.

The Brett Wade news is pretty interesting. Texas has some depth in the middle, but I really like Wade. I think he's a take regardless of numbers. Edmond to Wade is a damn good transition. I think Wade commits early if Texas is interested.

RSJ getting the LSU visit out of the way.
Glad RSJ is going to the LSU visit before the Texas visit, he may just pull the trigger in February 12th since by then he has been to both schools.

[billfromlaketravis]

Using jgome21's math, only 10% of Texas fans went to Texas. There are about 500,000 living Texas Exes. So that means there are 5,000,000 loyal Texas fans. That works great for the highest grossing and most valuable athletic department in the country. Keep buying merchandise and tickets "t-shirt" fans. Your money is just as green as a Texas Ex's.

For the record I graduated from The University of Texas in 2009.

[jgome21]

Since when is that a requisite?? I am a Cowboys fan but Ive never been to Cowboys University, why should college football be any different?? My brother has lived in Austin all his life but goes to Texas St, does that mean he can only be a Texas St fan and not a Texas fan??

Also, 90% (just throwing random percentages since it seems like its allowed to win dumb arguments) of Texas Tech students were fans of some other school before they became Tech fans.

Jgome, what college team did you cheered for before you went to college?? Texas?? A&M??? LSU??

You can root for whoever, it just loses validity when you talk trash and don't have any affiliation with the university. I just find it hilarious how ppl go to Tx St or UTSA and call themselves "Longhorns". I guess it's a San Antonio thing.

[jgome21]

That's typical Tech fan for you. They run mouths, predict that the Red Raiders are going to win before the game, and then Texas beats their ass. You ask Raider fan what happened after the game and they tell you: "Well Texas is supposed to beat Tech with all the recruits the Horns get." That's a verbatim quote from an actual Texas Tech graduate.

You can never win those people. There are two kinds of Tech students: 1) Kids from the Panhandle and West Texas 2) Suburban kids who couldn't get into Texas.

(Aside: I love Tech fans for the very reason that most people dislike them. They are BRUTAL. I'm talking Philly fans bad. How can you not be entertained by their blatant disregard of class, civility, politeness and sportsmanship?)

WVU @ Tech could possibly be the most fascinating fan match up in college football history. The bleacher throwers vs. the couch burners. Bring. It. On.


That's not true at all. I got accepted into ATM, Tech, UT and Baylor but chose Tech because they gave me the most academic scholly money.

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BTW, I at least graduated from the school I root for instead of 90% of Texas fans all being T-shirt fans and have no affiliation with the school.

Still don't understand why Tech and A&M fans are so obsessed with this. It's like saying if you havent worked for the San Antonio Spurs organization, if you are merely a fan, you are a faggot fan, and not a legit fan.

Dumb as hell...

[stretch]

yeah but we win with 3-star recruits, compared to Texas gettin nothing but 4 and 5 stars. Texas gets the top 5 recruiting class every season for the past decade and only has one national title to show for it haha JOKE.

Tech has one great regular season win to show for their entire school's history, and it relied on 2 fluke plays to happen. haha JOKE

[stretch]

That's not true at all. I got accepted into ATM, Tech, UT and Baylor but chose Tech because they gave me the most academic scholly money.

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin: rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin

[leemajors]

talking shit is fun, the subject can be relevant or not. as far as I am concerned, people can root for who they damn well please... but i will always give shit to jgw about his shifting loyalties cause it's fucking fun as hell.

[stretch]

jgw is a faggot though. he deserves everything he gets, and more. there are few bigger cocksuckers around here than that guy.

[jgome21]

:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin: rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin:rollin


Yup, can't complain about a free education.

[jgome21]

jgw is a faggot though. he deserves everything he gets, and more. there are few bigger cocksuckers around here than that guy.


lol...good statement since you know me and all.

[stretch]

lol...good statement since you know me and all.

So you consider yourself a bigger cocksucker than JGW? Interesting.

:lmao @ your shitty education

[jgome21]

So you consider yourself a bigger cocksucker than JGW? Interesting.

:lmao @ your shitty education

Thought you were referring that to me cuz my initials are JG...btw

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Thought you were referring that to me cuz my initials are JG...btw

Why would I add a "W" to the end of it, if I was referring to you?

:lmao tech education

[jgome21]

Why would I add a "W" to the end of it, if I was referring to you?

:lmao tech education


Cuz your last couple of comments were directed towards me and it's easy to have a typo.....Yup and I don't regret goin to Tech over UT at all and gettin my education and degree for free not to mention a good salary job afterwards. But I don't see how any of that is relevent towards posting on this forum though.

[TFloss32]

Well, back to recruiting...OrangeBloods reporting that 2013 DT Vincent Taylor of San Antonio Madison has been invited to the first Junior Day and will be in attendance. He's also planning to be in Baton Rouge for LSU's Junior Day on February 4th. That could be the team to watch in his recruitment since he's a Louisiana native. I'm definitely surprised by this move since I like 2013 DT Isaiah Golden much more.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TheMex]

Texas won't have many scholarships for the 2013 class. DT seems to be packed at the moment, do you think we will go for more than one DT in the 2013 class? I guess that it depends on how we finish the 2012 class but I am intrigued as to how many they will offer in the DT position.

[benefactor]

Only butthurt fans from butthurt schools use the t-shirt fan argument. It's the dumbest fucking argument in college sports.

[TheMex]

I do not know how reliable this website is but look what it says, "It appears that Springfield (Mo.) Hillcrest wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (6-6, 225) may have narrowed his decision down to Arkansas and Texas."

http://www.arkansassports360.com/28633/otis-kirks-recruiting-360-with-football-season-over-arkansas-gears-up-for-national-signing-day

[stretch]

Cuz your last couple of comments were directed towards me and it's easy to have a typo.....Yup and I don't regret goin to Tech over UT at all and gettin my education and degree for free not to mention a good salary job afterwards. But I don't see how any of that is relevent towards posting on this forum though.

Back to back posters made the exact same typo, adding a letter that is nowhere close to the letters "J" and "G"?

:lmao tech education
:lmao lack of comprehension
:lmao lack of ability to reason
:lmao bragging about having a good salary job as if anyone here gives a shit

[stretch]

I do not know how reliable this website is but look what it says, "It appears that Springfield (Mo.) Hillcrest wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (6-6, 225) may have narrowed his decision down to Arkansas and Texas."

http://www.arkansassports360.com/28633/otis-kirks-recruiting-360-with-football-season-over-arkansas-gears-up-for-national-signing-day

So basically if he simply wants to stay close to home, he takes Arkansas.

But if he wants to go where he really wants to go, he takes Texas.

It's nice knowing that Texas is almost certainly his most preferred destination in terms of how much he likes the program.

[TFloss32]

Texas won't have many scholarships for the 2013 class. DT seems to be packed at the moment, do you think we will go for more than one DT in the 2013 class? I guess that it depends on how we finish the 2012 class but I am intrigued as to how many they will offer in the DT position.

I have the same question. I've seen reports that the staff may only take one, but that doesn't seem like a wise move to me. I hope they take at least two just to be on the safe side. BFLT hinted that the staff could be more selective at this year's Junior Day with their offers. I have to think Taylor falls in that category if that's what the staff chooses to do. He's definitely not a no-brainer offer like most on the current list. I'm genuinley curious what they see in him that they like more than Golden, unless Golden has yet to receive an invite or he has grade issues.

[TFloss32]

So basically if he simply wants to stay close to home, he takes Arkansas.

But if he wants to go where he really wants to go, he takes Texas.

It's nice knowing that Texas is almost certainly his most preferred destination in terms of how much he likes the program.

I think it's been down to those two for a while now if you take into consideration everything that's been going on at OU. I agree with Shuttlesworth that if Texas has their QB situation at least stable, DGB picks the Horns. LB Jordan Hicks' recruitment back in 2010 is the best comparison I've seen so far for this situation. The out-of-state kid that can easily choose the school close to home but ends up going where he's most comfortable. Hopefully it turns out that way because I think Texas will win out if he bases it on that.

[TFloss32]

2013 OL Ishmael Wilson of Dallas Bishop Dunne will be attending the first Junior Day as well, per Inside Texas. He's another Louisiana native that would jump at an LSU offer but there's no word if he's been invited to Baton Rouge yet. He's your typical mean, SEC type lineman.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ishmael-Wilson-120555

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iARt4pZiv48


Update Junior Day List:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[billfromlaketravis]

So basically if he simply wants to stay close to home, he takes Arkansas.

But if he wants to go where he really wants to go, he takes Texas.

It's nice knowing that Texas is almost certainly his most preferred destination in terms of how much he likes the program.



Otis Kirk also covers Arkansas for their 247 Sports affiliate. Apparently he's cover the Hogs for over 20 years.

[shyne]

Otis Kirk also covers Arkansas for their 247 Sports affiliate. Apparently he's cover the Hogs for over 20 years.

Inside Texas also saying its those two also.

[billfromlaketravis]

I have the same question. I've seen reports that the staff may only take one, but that doesn't seem like a wise move to me. I hope they take at least two just to be on the safe side. BFLT hinted that the staff could be more selective at this year's Junior Day with their offers. I have to think Taylor falls in that category if that's what the staff chooses to do. He's definitely not a no-brainer offer like most on the current list. I'm genuinley curious what they see in him that they like more than Golden, unless Golden has yet to receive an invite or he has grade issues.


From what I've gathered, yes the staff will be more selective at Junior Days. I think it's important to project the numbers and how many Texas needs for each position.

For instance, speaking hypothetically, that Texas probably needs 2 WRs in 2013 and they invite 4 to the Junior Days. Obviously Texas is going to evaluate all 4 against each other and offer 2.

With that in mind, Vincent Taylor receiving an invitation is very interesting. It's safe to assume Texas needs 1-2 DTs in 2013. Manning is likely their number 1 choice, does the staff bring in Isiah Golden to compare the two? I certainly hope so. I like Golden better.

In my opinion, the Junior Days are going to shift slightly from automatic offer weekends to evaluation weekends. Texas will still offer the no brainers, but for the borderline guys it might be another chance for Texas to evaluate them. Most schools treat Junior Days this way.

[billfromlaketravis]

Inside Texas also saying its those two also.



Nice shyne. Yeah I would call that 2 independent sources.

[shyne]

Nice shyne. Yeah I would call that 2 independent sources.

It's from the big cigar he's usually right on with his stuff

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 OL Ishmael Wilson of Dallas Bishop Dunne will be attending the first Junior Day as well, per Inside Texas. He's another Louisiana native that would jump at an LSU offer but there's no word if he's been invited to Baton Rouge yet. He's your typical mean, SEC type lineman.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ishmael-Wilson-120555

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iARt4pZiv48


Update Junior Day List:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy


It's likely Wilson over Gustafson right now. It might change with LSU as Wilson's favorite. I think both should be invited to Junior Days. I've heard different things on Gustafson: 1) Texas is backing off because he's a TAMU lean and 2) His coaches are telling people that Texas is interested and communicating with them about Gustafson. Gustafson might not be at Junior Days, but he'll almost certainly get a spring evaluation. Hopefully' we'll see some movement here. I've Gus in person, he is the real deal. Elite feet.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods also spoke with 2013 OL Josh Thomas of Shreveport, LA today and he says he hasn't heard from Texas yet on Junior Days, but his coach is saying he's confident Thomas has an invite. He will attend Junior Days for Alabama and LSU as well. Confusing update but they're supposed to post more later. I won't add him for now.

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

[TFloss32]

In my opinion, the Junior Days are going to shift slightly from automatic offer weekends to evaluation weekends.

This is my hope. I only want the no-brainer prospects offered at first, but you tell the others that they're firmly on the radar and will be evaluated further in the spring. I suspect the staff will go that route if the Junior Day list continues to grow. Makes you wonder who they have in mind for the second Junior Day. I didn't think the initial list would get past 15 or so, but it's already at 12 (13 with Thomas) and growing quickly. Some big names are still missing; RB Keith Ford, RB Dontre Wilson, ATH Chevoski Collins, DB Antwuan Davis, etc.

[TFloss32]

2013 OL Ishmael Wilson will be attending LSU's Junior Day on February 4th. If he's offered by the Tigers, Texas may not even get a shot at him.

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 OL Ishmael Wilson will be attending LSU's Junior Day on February 4th. If he's offered by the Tigers, Texas may not even get a shot at him.



Meanwhile in North Dallas, Mean Gus smiles and goes back to watching "Gingers Do Have Souls" on Youtube.

[shyne]

Heard Tyler Wilson is looking into the draft. Hope he grades out well. Could help with DGB

[TFloss32]

schadjoe Joe Schad
QB Tyler Wilson of Arkansas is also still considering the NFL draft

I don't think DGB makes his decision because of a QB, but it could be positive for UT. I keep waiting for Wilson to say he's staying in school, but he still hasn't made a decision with three days to go until the deadline. Things look wide open at the QB position after Luck and Griffin go off the board in the early first round because Barkley and Jones returned to school and Tannehill has a foot injury that's caused his stock to drop. Wilson may take his chances.

[TFloss32]

Heard Tyler Wilson is looking into the draft. Hope he grades out well. Could help with DGB

My bad, shyne.

[shyne]

My bad, shyne.

Ya I think with tanehill hurt, he would be third qb taken. Does Arkansas have any stud qbs behind him. I thought the qb situation was big for DGB? I mean if it's only about distance he would probably go to mizzou

[TFloss32]

Ya I think with tanehill hurt, he would be third qb taken. Does Arkansas have any stud qbs behind him. I thought the qb situation was big for DGB? I mean if it's only about distance he would probably go to mizzou

I'll rephrase. QB is important. I just don't think it's the main thing he'll base his decision on. Arkansas is actually a bit closer than Mizzou.

[billfromlaketravis]

schadjoe Joe Schad
QB Tyler Wilson of Arkansas is also still considering the NFL draft

I don't think DGB makes his decision because of a QB, but it could be positive for UT. I keep waiting for Wilson to say he's staying in school, but he still hasn't made a decision with three days to go until the deadline. Things look wide open at the QB position after Luck and Griffin go off the board in the early first round because Barkley and Jones returned to school and Tannehill has a foot injury that's caused his stock to drop. Wilson may take his chances.



Bingo. Texas isn't a finalist for DGB if QB play was the primary factor or even a major factor.

[Horns_Up]

Using jgome21's math, only 10% of Texas fans went to Texas. There are about 500,000 living Texas Exes. So that means there are 5,000,000 loyal Texas fans. That works great for the highest grossing and most valuable athletic department in the country. Keep buying merchandise and tickets "t-shirt" fans. Your money is just as green as a Texas Ex's.

For the record I graduated from The University of Texas in 2009.

For the record I have never been a full time enrolled student at UT. In 18 hours I have a 4.0 though. I currently attend the smallest D1 school that fields a football team. So... I root for Texas because we get steamrolled. I am from Texas as well.

Count me as a t-shirt fan, I give zero fucks.

[scottspurs]

For the record I have never been a full time enrolled student at UT. In 18 hours I have a 4.0 though. I currently attend the smallest D1 school that fields a football team. So... I root for Texas because we get steamrolled. I am from Texas as well.

Count me as a t-shirt fan, I give zero fucks.

:toast

[the chronic]

Ya I think with tanehill hurt, he would be third qb taken. Does Arkansas have any stud qbs behind him. I thought the qb situation was big for DGB? I mean if it's only about distance he would probably go to mizzou

A few weeks ago it looked like he would be #6 taken -behind Luck, Barkley, RGIII, Jones and Tannehill. Now he could go up to #3. I think it is much more likely he goes to NFL than many think. He does look like he needs another year in college though.

[shyne]

A few weeks ago it looked like he would be #6 taken -behind Luck, Barkley, RGIII, Jones and Tannehill. Now he could go up to #3. I think it is much more likely he goes to NFL than many think. He does look like he needs another year in college though.

I think hes a stud, im probably the only one but I would have taken him before Tannehill regardless.

[TFloss32]

DGB officially eliminated Alabama today:

http://www.kspr.com/news/local/kspr-dorial-greenbeckham-hillcrest-football-recruit-narrows-his-list-to-arkansas-oklahoma-and-mizzzou-eliminates-alabama-and-texas-20120112,0,4168679.story

[TFloss32]

Some injury updates...

**DE Jackson Jeffcoat will undergo surgery on Monday for the torn pectoral muscle injury he sustained on Thanksgiving night against A&M. He's expected to miss spring drills but will be ready for summer workouts.

**Both DB Adrian Phillips and DT Greg Daniels had shoulder surgery yesterday and both were considered successful. They will also miss spring practice.

**OL Luke Poehlmann had arthroscopic knee surgery recently and he's expected to be available for spring.

[shyne]

Some injury updates...

**DE Jackson Jeffcoat will undergo surgery on Monday for the torn pectoral muscle injury he sustained on Thanksgiving night against A&M. He's expected to miss spring drills but will be ready for summer workouts.

**Both DB Adrian Phillips and DT Greg Daniels had shoulder surgery yesterday and both were considered successful. They will also miss spring practice.

**OL Luke Poehlmann had arthroscopic knee surgery recently and he's expected to be available for spring.

Jeffcoat plays with a torn pec, and Mario Williams is out for the year wtf

[Biggems]

As an alumni of Judson as well, I'm all for the Jinks hire. :toast


Also, it's a shame Barrett doesn't get an invite to Junior Day. It's a really tough call in the whole Swoopes-Barrett debate, but I've always slightly leaned on the Barrett side.



WHOOP WHOOP Judson Rockets

make that 3 alums......I want Jinks and I want him now.

I am hoping that Soto is a no go for HC. My bro, who played for Coach Arnold, and had Rackley as his position coach, was telling me today that if Soto becomes HC, he will not be renewing his season tickets. I won't either. Which would suck, cause we have been season ticket holders for the last 3-4 years.

[billfromlaketravis]

The Big Cigar brought it STRONG tonight.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook Em 247, Isiah Golden will be at Junior Day. Add him to the list.

[shyne]

The Big Cigar brought it STRONG tonight.

What he say?

[billfromlaketravis]

What he say?


It's free on Inside Texas. Inside the Humidor forum. He basically said Texas fans should be more excited about landing DGB AND Mario Edwards.

[shyne]

It's free on Inside Texas. Inside the Humidor forum. He basically said Texas fans should be more excited about landing DGB AND Mario Edwards.

O ok yeah I read that earlier during lunch, some good stuff there. I'm more optimistic about DGB than Edwards after reading that.

[Spurstro]

Sorry Judson Alums

Jinks not applying for Judson HC...

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Steele-coach-not-applying-for-Judson-opening-2491932.php

[billfromlaketravis]

Jeffcoat plays with a torn pec, and Mario Williams is out for the year wtf



I say this as a fan of Mario, two words: Contract Year.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook Em 247, Isiah Golden will be at Junior Day. Add him to the list.

Great news. I wouldn't be surprised to see Manning and Golden walk away with offers and Taylor is told he'll be evaluated. If Taylor receives an LSU offer before he even makes it to Austin, it may not matter anyway.

Updated Junior Day List:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[billfromlaketravis]

Great news. I wouldn't be surprised to see Manning and Golden walk away with offers and Taylor is told he'll be evaluated. If Taylor receives an LSU offer before he even makes it to Austin, it may not matter anyway.

Updated Junior Day List:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 27th-28th
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy



RE: Vincent Taylor, I agree. I think Manning and Golden will look much better at the Junior Day. The coaches see it for themselves and offer both. I hope they really massage the message to kids that aren't offered at Junior Days. Any way the coaches put it, kids are going to be disappointed and in some cases pissed. Tricky business this recruiting.

I like the early list. I think it meets Texas' needs and in some cases exceeds our expectations as fans. No reaches, all kids that are elite at their positions and really like Texas. I think the coaches did more ground work for the 2013 class than what was reported. You don't put a list like that together without some hard work.

I really like how Manning's recruitment is trending. Texas wasn't even in it last summer.

I think they all make it down with possible exceptions of Harris and James. I'm not sure why James is planning on attending the Second Junior Day.

[TFloss32]

I think they all make it down with possible exceptions of Harris and James. I'm not sure why James is planning on attending the Second Junior Day.

Good thing he hasn't ruled out that first Junior Day, but I also wonder why James would wait. He has mentioned wanting to see OL Camrhon Hughes and the team go through spring drills and he'll be able to if he attends the second Junior Day. I really don't care either way as long as he gets offered, but it would be nice for him to be around the other big names.