2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[TFloss32]

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

Wow. The last article I read said he would apply, but I'm happy to see he's that kind of person. I can see why peope love him so much. Steele is in good hands.

[TFloss32]

Another quick update on WR Dorial Green-Beckham...coaches from Mizzou, OU and possibly Arkansas will be in St. Louis this evening to watch him play in his basketball tournament. Texas plans on being there tomorrow.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Javonte Magee has committed to Baylor, he was just given a 5th star by rivals considering his play in The Army all American game. What ever happened to the recruitment of Javonte? I really liked his size, athleticism and play!

[billfromlaketravis]

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.


Good catch Floss, I read about that but I had forgotten. Hughes and James are so tight, I can't see this going any other way than James to Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

Javonte Magee has committed to Baylor, he was just given a 5th star by rivals considering his play in The Army all American game. What ever happened to the recruitment of Javonte? I really liked his size, athleticism and play!


Magee is a helluva get for Baylor. He allegedly has grade issues, but Briles can certainly get him in. Who hasn't Briles been able to get in? Yesh.

[TFloss32]

Update from TE Blaine Irby's Facebook page. Sounds like a wise decision on his part to retire:

"Had knee surgery yesterday morning on my left knee (not the famous one). It was suppose to be a standard scope, only 30 minute procedure, be on crutches for 1-2 days, just a little clean up. But while in surgery they realized that my knee was a little more messed up than they had expected. The doctor had to perform a micro fracture on my bone to help repair my articular cartilage. So this means that I will be on crutches for 6 weeks now. Pretty disappointed, but better now than later. Holler at my if you have any questions."

[billfromlaketravis]

Update from TE Blaine Irby's Facebook page. Sounds like a wise decision on his part to retire:

"Had knee surgery yesterday morning on my left knee (not the famous one). It was suppose to be a standard scope, only 30 minute procedure, be on crutches for 1-2 days, just a little clean up. But while in surgery they realized that my knee was a little more messed up than they had expected. The doctor had to perform a micro fracture on my bone to help repair my articular cartilage. So this means that I will be on crutches for 6 weeks now. Pretty disappointed, but better now than later. Holler at my if you have any questions."


I wish Irby nothing but the best. Texas couldn't have possibly asked for more from him this season. I'm happy that he went out on a high note and had a few spotlight moments. Irby's highlights from this season far overshadow the video of his injury.

[sahoopster]

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

I've mentioned before I'm not a graduate of UT -- I went to UIW -- but my wife is a UT grad and we have season tickets. I was a t-shirt fan before and even more so now. I give zero x 100 fucks aswell! :ihit

[TFloss32]

QB Tyler Wilson to remain at Arkansas:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/13/tyler-wilson-to-remain-at-arkansas-for-another-year/

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack Brown, Darrell Wyatt and Major Applewhite are doing a school and in-home visit with WR Marcus Johnson today.

[billfromlaketravis]

QB Tyler Wilson to remain at Arkansas:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/13/tyler-wilson-to-remain-at-arkansas-for-another-year/


Would have been the third QB taken in the draft. Possibly a top 15 pick. Not wise.

[sahoopster]

QB Tyler Wilson to remain at Arkansas:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/13/tyler-wilson-to-remain-at-arkansas-for-another-year/

This is interesting to say the least. In regards to how it would affect DGB, you would have to think he would consider the long term upside and potential with UT versus one year with an established quarterback.

[TheMex]

Looks like my bro's HS very good friend Nick Foles might be up in the rankings.


Would have been the third QB taken in the draft. Possibly a top 15 pick. Not wise.
I believe that its always wise to stay in college when a player is not NFL ready, he is not.

Bummer

[TFloss32]

Dave Campo has been hired as the defensive coordinator at Kansas:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/nfl-college-veteran-dave-campo-joins-kansas-as-defensive-coordinator/2012/01/13/gIQApcpbwP_story.html

[billfromlaketravis]

Dave Campo has been hired as the defensive coordinator at Kansas:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/nfl-college-veteran-dave-campo-joins-kansas-as-defensive-coordinator/2012/01/13/gIQApcpbwP_story.html



It's like watching a train wreck unfold right before it happens.

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Lawton, OK DE D.J. Ward to the maybe list. Top player in Oklahoma, and the highest rated DE in the Southwest.

Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/479101/dj-ward

[TFloss32]

Add Lawton, OK DE D.J. Ward to the maybe list. Top player in Oklahoma, and the highest rated DE in the Southwest.

Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/479101/dj-ward

Here's his profile as well. Still waiting to see if 2013 DE Marcus Farria of Arizona will get a call.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Ward-114436

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 WR Ra'Shaad Samples of Dallas Skyline to the first Junior Day list, per Inside Texas. I expect him to get offered along with Oliver. Glad to see he decided to come despite the issues with other Skyline kids right now.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
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
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

**We'll say from now on that anyone highlighted in red has an invite but is currently unconfirmed to attend the first Junior Day.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack Brown also did a school and in-home visit with OL Kennedy Estelle today. He's expected to visit QB Jalen Overstreet and ATH Kendall Sanders at some point next week now that the dead period has ended.

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's his profile as well. Still waiting to see if 2013 DE Marcus Farria of Arizona will get a call.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Ward-114436



I think Floss is going throw a boat parade down the Riverwalk if Texas offers Farria.

[TheMex]

Anyone know if the Texas coaches showed up to watch DGBs basketball game???

[TheMex]

You guys can add RB Dontre Wilson to the list of Jr Day list.

[TFloss32]

You guys can add RB Dontre Wilson to the list of Jr Day list.

Thanks, Mex. Unfortunately, I can't find anything that says he plans to attend even though I'm sure he will. Sucks that DeSoto's Claude Mathis has agreed to coach the RBs at the University of Houston.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
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
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Good quote from 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson via OrangeBloods:

"I'm only going to one junior day (Texas). People can read that however they like."

[TFloss32]

QB Darron Thomas of Oregon has decided to enter the NFL Draft.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7462837/2012-nfl-draft-darron-thomas-oregon-ducks-leave-early-enter-draft

[TFloss32]

Former Texas OL coach, Mac McWhorter, has accepted the same position at Penn State.

http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/ex-ut-assistant-mcwhorter-ready-for-penn-state-2102835.html

[TFloss32]

RB Dontre Wilson has said he will be in Austin for the first Junior Day.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2013 DB Marcell Harris per Hook 'Em 24/7. He's still saying he plans to return to Austin next month for the first Junior Day. A reminder that his UT offer will become official the day after National Signing Day (February 2nd).

“It's a lot of tradition right there with Texas,” Harris said. “It's a good school and good state to be in. Down the line, like the other schools that offer me, I'll always be looking at them.”

“Any school that makes me a priority, I'm blessed to have that chance,” Harris said. “There are a couple of guys who should be getting offers at the same time who are pretty good. We'll all be there together at the (Texas) junior day.”

“I didn't think they were going to come out and be that fast (the UT defense),” Harris said. “The defense moves around a lot and Coach Akina gets the (defensive backs) right. I think they have some safeties who are leaving, so that's an intriguing opportunity.”

“I'll probably start narrowing during the end of the summertime,” Harris said. “I want to get a look at as many schools as I can and get a feel for everything. After the summer I want to have a top five and then commit some time after that.”

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Player/281/7_340361.jpg

[TFloss32]

Anyone know if the Texas coaches showed up to watch DGBs basketball game???

I'm sure something will surface on this tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

I think Floss is going throw a boat parade down the Riverwalk if Texas offers Farria.

Everyone will be invited.

I just want Texas to pursue great talent and the 2013 in-state crop of DEs is looking subpar so far. There can always be some late-bloomers but I'm glad Texas is at least looking at Ward.

[BU Spur]

Thanks for keeping up with the junior day list. Makes it easy to follow.

Barrett is going to be in Waco on the 29th. Texas Tech and Nebraska just offered him.

[TFloss32]

Thanks for keeping up with the junior day list. Makes it easy to follow.

Barrett is going to be in Waco on the 29th. Texas Tech and Nebraska just offered him.

No problem at all. Helps me remember what's going on. Barrett is going to pretty much have his pick of school whether Texas enters the picture or not. I hope the Horns decide to at least bring him in for a visit. Read tonight that UT has also invited 2013 QB Richard Lagow of Plano in for Junior Days, but it's unclear which one right now. He mentioned he hasn't had any direct contact with Texas in over a year, but a coach stopped by his school with an invitation. Odd development to say the least.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Richard-Lagow-124588

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 LB Naashon Hughes (younger brother of OL Camrhon Hughes) to the list for the first Junior Day. He will get his offer.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Naashon-Hughes-124270

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKiHb7Fwazs

Updated Junior Day List

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
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
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2013 DE DJ Ward of Lawton, OK. It's obvious that Texas is behind right now and things are in the beginning stages. He also has invites from OU and Oklahoma State to attend their Junior Days.

"I just got a call from Texas a couple of hours ago," Ward said Friday afternoon. "They said I've been approved so I'm guessing in a way they offered. They wanted me to come down for some junior days they have planned. I forgot the date exactly but I think it's sometime in early February."

"I still have some things to work out before I can go to any of them," Ward said. "I just have to find out what my family is doing and how I'm going to get there and get back and things like that."

"This is like their first time to say anything to me so they still aren't really up there," Ward said. "They're at least in the top eight but they're not in the top five or top three or anything like that."

"I didn't know what to expect. It's just happening and I'm sitting back and watching it all," he said. "I like it. I get to see different coaches and hear what they have to tell me and inviting me out to their schools. It's a good deal."

"I've been to a couple of games this past season. I went to a couple of OU games, OSU, I went to a TCU game," Ward said. "The atmosphere at all the places was just fun and great to be around."

[billfromlaketravis]

Quotes from 2013 DE DJ Ward of Lawton, OK. It's obvious that Texas is behind right now and things are in the beginning stages. He also has invites from OU and Oklahoma State to attend their Junior Days.

"I just got a call from Texas a couple of hours ago," Ward said Friday afternoon. "They said I've been approved so I'm guessing in a way they offered. They wanted me to come down for some junior days they have planned. I forgot the date exactly but I think it's sometime in early February."

"I still have some things to work out before I can go to any of them," Ward said. "I just have to find out what my family is doing and how I'm going to get there and get back and things like that."

"This is like their first time to say anything to me so they still aren't really up there," Ward said. "They're at least in the top eight but they're not in the top five or top three or anything like that."

"I didn't know what to expect. It's just happening and I'm sitting back and watching it all," he said. "I like it. I get to see different coaches and hear what they have to tell me and inviting me out to their schools. It's a good deal."

"I've been to a couple of games this past season. I went to a couple of OU games, OSU, I went to a TCU game," Ward said. "The atmosphere at all the places was just fun and great to be around."



Grrr, TCU being proactive.

[TFloss32]

Recruiting percentages for the 2013 class from Inside Texas:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27868

[TFloss32]

Grrr, TCU being proactive.

Texas did try to get him on campus for some games this season, so I'm not sure why he's saying he's just now hearing from Texas. Maybe he's referring to direct contact with the staff versus communication with his coach. Glad to know UT has been on this one longer than we thought.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Darrell Wyatt did make a trip to Missouri to see WR Dorial Green-Beckham as expected and things continue to be very positive. He ended up doing yet another in-home visit with the Beckham family and UT was the only school present on Saturday (Arkansas and Mizzou visited Friday evening). Sounds like OU wasn't around at all and the thought is they are pretty much out of the race. Bobby Petrino of Arkansas is scheduled to make his in-home visit some time this week and he's still trying to get DGB on campus for an official visit before National Signing Day. No word yet on when Mack Brown plans to make a trip to Springfield.

[TFloss32]

Two new names to keep in mind for the 2013 class from Hook 'Em 24/7:

TE, Corey Mangus, Garland Rowlett (6-5, 215)
-originally from Iowa, not sure how long he's been in Texas

DE, Daeshon Hall, Lancaster (6-6, 220)
-moved to Lancaster before the 2011 season from Seattle area

[TFloss32]

HuskerOnline (Nebraska site) had a blurb on 2013 QB JT Barrett recently in which they asked him about his relationship with Texas. Barrett supposedly had a long talk with Bryan Harsin last Thursday about UT's plans for the 2013 class. Not much detail was given as to what was said, but it sounds like things could get going with Barrett again if the staff doesn't like what they hear from Swoopes at the first Junior Day. They may also decide to bring Barrett in no matter what, but it's simply too early to tell right now. With that said, I think things with Swoopes will be positive and I expect the staff to pursue him for a while.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Darrell Wyatt did make a trip to Missouri to see WR Dorial Green-Beckham as expected and things continue to be very positive. He ended up doing yet another in-home visit with the Beckham family and UT was the only school present on Saturday (Arkansas and Mizzou visited Friday evening). Sounds like OU wasn't around at all and the thought is they are pretty much out of the race. Bobby Petrino of Arkansas is scheduled to make his in-home visit some time this week and he's still trying to get DGB on campus for an official visit before National Signing Day. No word yet on when Mack Brown plans to make a trip to Springfield.



So Petrino is going to burn his official visit on the week of January 16th. Just a gut feeling, but it feels desperate. I'm not saying it's Arkansas' last shot, but I'm saying that Petrino feels a strong urge to use his in home visit 2 weeks before Signing Day just to get DGB to make an official visit. For a team that is is supposed leader for DGB, it's an interesting move.

Another shrewd recruiting move by Coach Wyatt to go on Saturday to get the Beckhams all to himself. I think Wyatt has played DGB's recruitment as well as he possibly could. The fact that Texas is even a finalist at this point is a testament to Wyatt's skill as a recruiter.

[billfromlaketravis]

Texas did try to get him on campus for some games this season, so I'm not sure why he's saying he's just now hearing from Texas. Maybe he's referring to direct contact with the staff versus communication with his coach. Glad to know UT has been on this one longer than we thought.


I read that also. I'm not sure if you can compare Ward to Turner or Cobbs, both seemed to really like Texas from the get go. If Manny gives Ward his full and undivided attention, I like Texas' chances to get into the mix.

[billfromlaketravis]

Two new names to keep in mind for the 2013 class from Hook 'Em 24/7:

TE, Corey Mangus, Garland Rowlett (6-5, 215)
-originally from Iowa, not sure how long he's been in Texas

DE, Daeshon Hall, Lancaster (6-6, 220)
-moved to Lancaster before the 2011 season from Seattle area



Those measureables really jump out at you. I think Reggie Wilson could be Texas' last DE under 6'3'' for a long time. The staff seems to really like the big SDE types.

I like what I read about Mangus, 6'5'' and a fluid athlete. Texas really needs to consider how they recruit TEs. 6'2'' high school WRs ain't getting it done.

[billfromlaketravis]

HuskerOnline (Nebraska site) had a blurb on 2013 QB JT Barrett recently in which they asked him about his relationship with Texas. Barrett supposedly had a long talk with Bryan Harsin last Thursday about UT's plans for the 2013 class. Not much detail was given as to what was said, but it sounds like things could get going with Barrett again if the staff doesn't like what they hear from Swoopes at the first Junior Day. They may also decide to bring Barrett in no matter what, but it's simply too early to tell right now. With that said, I think things with Swoopes will be positive and I expect the staff to pursue him for a while.



That sounds pretty consistent with what I've gathered on Barrett and Texas. I think he's willing to wait on Texas until Swoopes makes a decision. I think Barrett would even come to Texas with Swoopes already in the fold, but Swoopes definitely wouldn't like that. It sounds like Texas is playing this the right way. Harsin seems to be upfront and honest with his communication with Barrett.

Texas will get either Swoopes or Barrett. It's a win - win.

[TheMex]

So Cayleb Jones did lose his 5th star on rivals and Malcom Brown did end up with his 5th star. So according to rivals we will have two 5 stars: Gray and Brown.

[TFloss32]

So Cayleb Jones did lose his 5th star on rivals and Malcom Brown did end up with his 5th star. So according to rivals we will have two 5 stars: Gray and Brown.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1319242

[TFloss32]

Washington made a HUGE hire today by stealing the former Rivals "Recruiter of the Year", Tosh Lupoi, from Cal. They also took defensive coordinator, Justin Wilcox, from Tennessee recently. Sarkisian getting serious about his defense after Baylor took them to the woodshed in the Alamo Bowl.

http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011612aaa.html

[billfromlaketravis]

Washington made a HUGE hire today by stealing the former Rivals "Recruiter of the Year", Tosh Lupoi, from Cal. They also took defensive coordinator, Justin Wilcox, from Tennessee recently. Sarkisian getting serious about his defense after Baylor took them to the woodshed in the Alamo Bowl.

http://www.gohuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011612aaa.html


State schools in California have always had trouble paying their coaches well. Another casualty. Big pick up for U Dub.

[shyne]

Rivals has DGB scheduled to visit Arkansas on 1/20 is that a new date or the one he cancelled?

[TFloss32]

Another quick update on WR Dorial Green-Beckham...coaches from Mizzou, OU and possibly Arkansas will be in St. Louis this evening to watch him play in his basketball tournament. Texas plans on being there tomorrow.

shyne-

See this one post above. I got my posts mixed up last week about DGB's basketball tourney. I had the dates correct (19th-21st) but for some reason I was confused and was referring to his tournament being last weekend. The coaches from Arkansas, Mizzou and Texas were in Springfield last weekend, not St. Louis. The tournament in St. Louis is THIS Thursday through Saturday which is the timeframe that Petrino and his staff are trying to get DGB to Fayetteville for an official visit. It's the one weekend that the Arkansas staff has had their eye on, but I don't think DGB has ever set up the date. They're trying to get him in with other names such as ATH Bralon Addison, RB Trey Williams, LB Dalton Santos and WR Davonte Neal.

Hillcrest plays in this tournament at Lindbergh HS in St. Louis every year so I doubt it's something DGB wants to skip out on. Unless DGB gets home late Friday night or Saturday morning (St. Louis is three hours from Springfield), then I doubt he makes it without traveling straight from St. Louis.

[shyne]

shyne-

See this one post above. I got my posts mixed up last week about DGB's basketball tourney. I had the dates correct (19th-21st) but for some reason I was confused and was referring to his tournament being last weekend. The coaches from Arkansas, Mizzou and Texas were in Springfield last weekend, not St. Louis. The tournament in St. Louis is THIS Thursday through Saturday which is the timeframe that Petrino and his staff are trying to get DGB to Fayetteville for an official visit. It's the one weekend that the Arkansas staff has had their eye on, but I don't think DGB has ever set up the date. They're trying to get him in with other names such as ATH Bralon Addison, RB Trey Williams, LB Dalton Santos and WR Davonte Neal.

Hillcrest plays in this tournament at Lindbergh HS in St. Louis every year so I doubt it's something DGB wants to skip out on. Unless DGB gets home late Friday night or Saturday morning (St. Louis is three hours from Springfield), then I doubt he makes it without traveling straight from St. Louis.


Thx, hopefully he doesnt make it there. Mack's in home visit is going to be big.

[TFloss32]

Weird update on five-star QB Gunner Kiel...with classes starting at LSU tomorrow, Kiel has yet to enroll. Lots of smoke that he's going to show up on Notre Dame's campus tomorrow. Gotta love recruiting this time of year.

[TFloss32]

Weird update on five-star QB Gunner Kiel...with classes starting at LSU tomorrow, Kiel has yet to enroll. Lots of smoke that he's going to show up on Notre Dame's campus tomorrow. Gotta love recruiting this time of year.

Notre Dame it is.

http://indiana.sbnation.com/2012/1/16/2711983/gunner-kiel-notre-dame-lsu-vanderbilt

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Notre Dame it is.

http://indiana.sbnation.com/2012/1/16/2711983/gunner-kiel-notre-dame-lsu-vanderbilt

Wow!! Good find TFloss. Thats a hurter for LSU. I was suprised with him committing to LSU to begin with.... considering his strong emphasis on location. His older brother supposedly is transferring from Indiana for a unknown school at the time. I guess this family is full of suprise's. I hope we can get MEJ to sway his decision in a similar fashion.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

State schools in California have always had trouble paying their coaches well. Another casualty. Big pick up for U Dub.

With Tosh headed to Washington, a few top recruits in Shaq Thompson and Arik Armstead are in a state of indecision. Arik had been highly expected to sign with cal for a few days now. He was to announce today considering that he wants to enroll early, but he has delayed. Both guys twitter pages tell the story. Wish we could have got Arik on campus, he could've possibly been considering Texas right now. Hell I wish we could be considered by Shaq, he was arguably the most impressive at the Army all American game. Recruitment is a marathon not a sprint! We hear it and see it ever year. Exciting stuff!

[BU Spur]

At this point, I wouldn't be surprised to see Kiel bust.

[DesignatedT]

DeVante Harris has committed to A&M.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Don't be surprised if Thomas Johnson commits to A&M as well. I have sources close to Matt Davis that say that he and Thomas Johnson developed a friendship from the summer 7 on 7's. Matt is a super charismatic recruiter and he's been relentless to bring more talent to A&M and especially at the expense of Texas due to the hatred that he developed for Texas as result to his recruitment. He feels that Texas lied to him about their actual desire to bring him in. He feels that after he injured his knee that Texas completely stopped contacting him.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I forgot to add that he has been bragging for a while about getting Texas commits to switch to A&M. And Johnson has been the name he has most mentioned and this was before Thomas actually decommitted.

[the chronic]

Somebody was asking about star ratings and I found some stats from Rivals from 2005 to 2009 I summarized below. Lots of people like to say the ratings don't matter because of the guys that come out of nowhere. But the reality is the odds are in favor of the nationally ranked guys. Pretty interesting and thought worth sharing.



% of overall Div 1A Signees by star rating
5* - 1.3%
4* - 12.6%
3* - 32.9%
2* or lower - 53.3%


Odds of being All-American
5* - 1 in 15
4* - 1 in 54
3* - 1 in 147
2* or lower - 1 in 358
Overall - 1 in 145

[TFloss32]

I forgot to add that he has been bragging for a while about getting Texas commits to switch to A&M. And Johnson has been the name he has most mentioned and this was before Thomas actually decommitted.

Would be a crazy development. Keep us posted on what you hear.

[billfromlaketravis]

Would be a crazy development. Keep us posted on what you hear.


If Thomas Johnson commits to Aggie, I'm lifting the ground rules on Sundays with Bill. The BON Citizens can have at it.

[DesignatedT]

Johnson will visit A&M on the 27th.

[BU Spur]

If he really shows up in College Station the last weekend before signing day, it's over. Shut 'er down.

[TFloss32]

WR Chris Jones is now a Houston Cougar.

[TFloss32]

New Rivals 100:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2867

[TheMex]

More stuff with Big Cigar 1/17 version:

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27905

[TFloss32]

Some updates from Hook 'Em 24/7:

**Folks on the Arkansas side of things are saying WR Dorial Green-Beckham WILL be coming to their big recruiting event on an official visit this weekend. No details were given if he plans to work around his basketball schedule or if he's skipping his tournament altogether. Mack Brown's in-home visit with the Beckham family is supposed to go down next week.

**Interesting scenario brewing on the TE offer for the 2012 class. TE Vincent Hobbs has said the staff is planning on bringing in an additional TE this weekend that is currently committed to OOS school. The report didn't mention if the prospect was a Texan, however. The first two prospects that came to mind were Dominic Ramacher who's committed to Oklahoma State and Taylor McNamara who's committed to OU. We should know more by tonight but this definitely could interfere with Hobbs' plans of getting an offer.

[TFloss32]

More from Hook 'Em 24/7:

**Mack Brown and some staff members made a trip to Brenham this morning to see LB Tim Cole. No word if they also spent time with DT Malcom Brown.

**DT Taylor Bible is planning to enroll in Cisco Junior College.

[TFloss32]

Here's the list of guys that will be officially visiting UT this weekend. They were unable to attend the team banquet with the rest of the 2012 commitments because their teams were still in the high school playoffs (other than Hobbs and Bluiett).

QB, Jalen Overstreet, Tatum
RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
TE, Vincent Hobbs, Mesquite Horn
OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
?????Mystery TE?????

[TFloss32]

**Interesting scenario brewing on the TE offer for the 2012 class. TE Vincent Hobbs has said the staff is planning on bringing in an additional TE this weekend that is currently committed to OOS school. The report didn't mention if the prospect was a Texan, however. The first two prospects that came to mind were Dominic Ramacher who's committed to Oklahoma State and Taylor McNamara who's committed to OU. We should know more by tonight but this definitely could interfere with Hobbs' plans of getting an offer.

Scratch McNamara. Forgot he enrolled early.

[BU Spur]

Gerren Ballard, who's committed to TCU and from Whitewright. Not an OOS school though. Griffin Gilbert is also committed to TCU, but I doubt that's happening.

Jordan Smith, from Waco Reicher. Committed to Kansas.

Just random guys I thought of.


edit: Also-

Sean Irwin from Cy-Fair. Committed to Colorado.

Cody Small from Cypress Woods. Committed to Kansas State.

Armand Nance from Spring Dekaney. Committed to Boise State.

[billfromlaketravis]

More stuff with Big Cigar 1/17 version:

http://www.insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27905



Definitely reiterates what I've heard about Swoopes. Harsin wants him, the coaches think they will get him. It's as simple as that.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some updates from Hook 'Em 24/7:

**Folks on the Arkansas side of things are saying WR Dorial Green-Beckham WILL be coming to their big recruiting event on an official visit this weekend. No details were given if he plans to work around his basketball schedule or if he's skipping his tournament altogether. Mack Brown's in-home visit with the Beckham family is supposed to go down next week.

**Interesting scenario brewing on the TE offer for the 2012 class. TE Vincent Hobbs has said the staff is planning on bringing in an additional TE this weekend that is currently committed to OOS school. The report didn't mention if the prospect was a Texan, however. The first two prospects that came to mind were Dominic Ramacher who's committed to Oklahoma State and Taylor McNamara who's committed to OU. We should know more by tonight but this definitely could interfere with Hobbs' plans of getting an offer.


I believe it when DGB actually makes the official to Arkansas. The loves to hoop, I don't see him skipping a basketball tourney for anybody.

The simplest answer is usually the correct one. Ramacher is probably both. I believe Texas evaluated him earlier in the recruiting process.

[TFloss32]

Turns out it's the same mystery TE that Texas was flirting with earlier this season, Christo Kourtzidis. UT is doing an in-home visit with his family this evening in California and it's still up in the air if he'll visit Austin. He wanted to take one last official visit before making his final decision so he's looking at both Texas and UCLA. He's currently committed to FSU and was in Tallahassee last weekend.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christo-Kourtzidis-124234

[billfromlaketravis]

Turns out it's the same mystery TE that Texas was flirting with earlier this season, Christo Kourtzidis. UT is doing an in-home visit with his family this evening in California and it's still up in the air if he'll visit Austin. He wanted to take one last official visit before making his final decision so he's looking at both Texas and UCLA. He's currently committed to FSU and was in Tallahassee last weekend.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christo-Kourtzidis-124234


Now that's interesting. Trying to steal two from FSU.

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Deon Hollins Jr. to the First Junior Day List. HUGE. I think he commits if offered. Quite possibly the best junior pass rusher in the state of Texas.

[TFloss32]

Add Deon Hollins Jr. to the First Junior Day List. HUGE. I think he commits if offered. Quite possibly the best junior pass rusher in the state of Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Deon-Hollins%20Jr.-116375

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AmyfRjoAXY

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
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
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
S, Marcell Harris, South Lake (Groveland, FL)
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Film on 2013 DE DJ Ward of Lawton, OK:

http://www.youtube.com/v/MFng6wcgrXM

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting updates...

**The reports vary on who actually visited TE Christo Kourtzidis last night in Orange, CA, but it looks like it was either Major Applewhite or Bruce Chambers. The visit to Texas is tentatively scheduled for Saturday and whether or not he travels to Austin may depend on how his in-home visit with FSU goes this evening.

**Talking about the second Junior Day on February 25th...2013 TE Jeremiah Gaines and 2013 LB Brett Wade are two of the bigger names being mentioned so far.

**I never added this guy's name to the Junior Day list because I wanted to get more information, but 2013 QB Richard Lagow of Plano does NOT have an invite to Austin. I thought it was pretty random that the staff hadn't made contact in over a year but he somehow managed to receive an invite to the first Junior Day. Clearly there was a misunderstanding.

[TFloss32]

We have a definitive answer on 2013 DB Marcell Harris. His father told OrangeBloods just now that they will not be attending the first Junior Day, so we can take him off of the list.

[billfromlaketravis]

We have a definitive answer on 2013 DB Marcell Harris. His father told OrangeBloods just now that they will not be attending the first Junior Day, so we can take him off of the list.


I wouldn't worry about this. Reading Papa Harris' comments, the family was just there in Austin. The purpose of the Junior Day visit is to receive an offer, and Harris has a Texas offer on February 2nd. I want Harris to visit as much as possible, but I don't expect the Harris is visit twice in a month.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some recruiting updates...

**The reports vary on who actually visited TE Christo Kourtzidis last night in Orange, CA, but it looks like it was either Major Applewhite or Bruce Chambers. The visit to Texas is tentatively scheduled for Saturday and whether or not he travels to Austin may depend on how his in-home visit with FSU goes this evening.

**Talking about the second Junior Day on February 25th...2013 TE Jeremiah Gaines and 2013 LB Brett Wade are two of the bigger names being mentioned so far.

**I never added this guy's name to the Junior Day list because I wanted to get more information, but 2013 QB Richard Lagow of Plano does NOT have an invite to Austin. I thought it was pretty random that the staff hadn't made contact in over a year but he somehow managed to receive an invite to the first Junior Day. Clearly there was a misunderstanding.


Applewhite is Texas' best offensive recruiter and he's tight Kourtzidis' head coach former Texas QB Greg Cicero. Wise decision sending the Major.

I know the 2013 class is a down year at the top, but I think the depth is excellent as some positions. Look at the First Junior Day list, and the two early candidate for the Second Junior Day List. Plenty of talented kids that can help Texas.

I love the Hollins news. He and Wade are my 2 favorites on defense. I think everybody is going to be a fan after watching his junior film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfSYjFI1meI

The Lagow news struck me as odd. I saw Plano vs. Allen in person last season and Lagow didn't show me much other than a nice frame.

[billfromlaketravis]

Film on 2013 DE DJ Ward of Lawton, OK:

http://www.youtube.com/v/MFng6wcgrXM



What has really jumped out at me from watching D.J. Ward's film is his length wing span, and strength. If he gets near the QB / ball carrier, he's going to his hands on them and he's going to bring them down.

I didn't see an explosive first step, but Ward fits what Manny Diaz is looking for. With his frame he can play inside and outside, be stout against the run, and get after the QB. I think the SDE is here to stay at Texas.

[TFloss32]

Here's another name to keep an eye on for Junior Days: 2013 DE Reggie Chevis of Sharpstown. The first time I had heard of him was back in September when Recruitocosm did an interview. He's good friends with 2013 DE Deon Hollins, Jr. His highlights are in the linked article. Quick and loves to hit.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Reggie-Chevis-132244

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/15/chevis-entertainment-in-the-booth-with-2013s-reggie-chevis/

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's another name to keep an eye on for Junior Days: 2013 DE Reggie Chevis of Sharpstown. The first time I had heard of him was back in September when Recruitocosm did an interview. He's good friends with 2013 DE Deon Hollins, Jr. His highlights are in the linked article.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Reggie-Chevis-132244

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/15/chevis-entertainment-in-the-booth-with-2013s-reggie-chevis/


Excellent news for Tips/ Eric's boy.

[billfromlaketravis]

It sounds like the 2013 Texas RB recruiting will be interesting. Keith Ford and James White are yet to receive a Junior Day invitation. Today, Hamilton mentioned in a thread that Texas is recruiting OOS in 2013 at RB in 2013 and looking West and North. He mentioned a Denver running back by name. A good development in my opinion. There are a few areas in the Southeast where Texas could have some recruiting success (Mississippi JUCOs, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky) but states to the West and North are wide open.

[TheMex]

Isnt there a badass RB from Arkansas that our 2012 guys camped with???

[billfromlaketravis]

Isnt there a badass RB from Arkansas that our 2012 guys camped with???


Altee Tenpenny http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Altee-Tenpenny-121644

[the chronic]

We have a definitive answer on 2013 DB Marcell Harris. His father told OrangeBloods just now that they will not be attending the first Junior Day, so we can take him off of the list.


The word is that Akina told the Harris' that making the 3 day summer camp is more important. Particularly with his recent visit.

[TFloss32]

The word is that Akina told the Harris' that making the 3 day summer camp is more important. Particularly with his recent visit.

I had read that as well but never found the original quote. It's a bit much for them to fly to Texas twice in two months. If he's committed to that summer camp where all of the other commitments will be, that's solid. Great timing if he wants to make a decision before his senior season.

[TFloss32]

Hamilton mentioned in a thread that Texas is recruiting OOS in 2013 at RB in 2013 and looking West and North. He mentioned a Denver running back by name.

Here's the Colorado RB he mentioned, but there were no details if Texas has reached out yet. I imagine they have if he's being talked about.

RB, Shahid Hoover, Denver East (Denver, CO) (5-10, 180)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeBRYzsf5c

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's the Colorado RB he mentioned, but there were no details if Texas has reached out yet. I imagine they have if he's being talked about.

RB, Shahid Hoover, Denver East (Denver, CO) (5-10, 180)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogeBRYzsf5c


That's him. GH called him a poor man's Michael Dyer. That will work.

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Josh Thomas to the First Junior Day list.

[TFloss32]

Even better news on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson. He's had a change of plans and will visit Texas THIS weekend instead of next. Smart move by the coaches if they were the ones who pushed him to come down earlier so he could spend time with several of the 2012 commitments. He became friends with a couple of those guys after the J5 summer camp (especially RB Johnathan Gray). Hopefully the coaches give him a chance to commit this weekend and UT starts off the 2013 class in a big way.

[TFloss32]

Never say never. ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson will be taking an official visit to Texas soon. No date has been given. It's hard to tell right now if this move can be viewed as the staff feeling less confident about landing DGB or it's a replacement for WR Thomas Johnson. I hope it's the latter. Even Daje himself has said he's been expecting a call since TJ decommitted.

[TFloss32]

Add Josh Thomas to the First Junior Day list.

Did you talk to him, Bill? Can't find this anywhere.

[TFloss32]

Daje's official visit to UT will be January 28th and he said the coaching staff reached out to him today. Pretty telling where this one is going since the two parties have had basically zero contact since November, the visit was scheduled in a matter of hours and Daje was just saying last week that he probably wouldn't visit Texas if they called.

[billfromlaketravis]

Did you talk to him, Bill? Can't find this anywhere.



I saw it on Orangebloods. Link: http://texas.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?highlight=josh+thomas&sid=902&fid=500&tid=169351514&mid=169351514

[billfromlaketravis]

Never say never. ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson will be taking an official visit to Texas soon. No date has been given. It's hard to tell right now if this move can be viewed as the staff feeling less confident about landing DGB or it's a replacement for WR Thomas Johnson. I hope it's the latter. Even Daje himself has said he's been expecting a call since TJ decommitted.



I hope it's the later. The timing concerns me in regards to DGB.

[billfromlaketravis]

If it means anything, Burton thinks it's Daje Johnson related while Howe thinks it's Thomas Johnson related.

[TFloss32]

I saw it on Orangebloods. Link: http://texas.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?highlight=josh+thomas&sid=902&fid=500&tid=169351514&mid=169351514

Thanks. My eyes are failing me. Added Thomas, scratched Harris and updated Raulerson's visit info.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina <------------ **also visiting Jan. 20th-21st
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
S, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

Hook 'Em 24/7 is saying the first confirmation for the second Junior Day has come in. It's 2013 WR Eldridge Massington from West Mesquite (teammate of 2013 S Kameron Miles).

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Eldridge-Massington-133098

[TFloss32]

Quick update on the DGB timeline:

-OU's Jay Norvell (WRs coach) is in Springfield today for an in-home visit with the Beckham family, still trying to get DGB to Norman on January 27th-28th. Missouri is also battling for that date.

-Arkansas' Bobby Petrino (head coach) is also in Springfield and will be doing his in-home visit tonight. Reports today are saying DGB will officially visit Fayetteville on Saturday and Sunday after his basketball tournament comes to an end.

-No dates are set for UT's visits, but Darrell Wyatt will return for another in-home later this week and Mack Brown will do his school and in-home visit next week.

[the chronic]

Turns out it's the same mystery TE that Texas was flirting with earlier this season, Christo Kourtzidis. UT is doing an in-home visit with his family this evening in California and it's still up in the air if he'll visit Austin. He wanted to take one last official visit before making his final decision so he's looking at both Texas and UCLA. He's currently committed to FSU and was in Tallahassee last weekend.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christo-Kourtzidis-124234

Kourtzidis confirms will visit Texas http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

January, 18, 2012 Jan 18
8:03 PM CT

By Max Olson

Florida State tight end commit Christo Kourtzidis (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/131660/christo-kourtzidis) (Orange, Calif./Lutheran) has decided make a visit to Texas this weekend.

His father, Akis Kourtzidis, confirmed to HornsNation on Wednesday night that Christo will be in Austin on Friday and Saturday, but that he remains verbally committed to the Seminoles.

[the chronic]

Venables confirms he is new Clemson DC.

[TFloss32]

Kourtzidis confirms will visit Texas http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

January, 18, 2012 Jan 18
8:03 PM CT

By Max Olson

Florida State tight end commit Christo Kourtzidis (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/131660/christo-kourtzidis) (Orange, Calif./Lutheran) has decided make a visit to Texas this weekend.

His father, Akis Kourtzidis, confirmed to HornsNation on Wednesday night that Christo will be in Austin on Friday and Saturday, but that he remains verbally committed to the Seminoles.

Hopefully Texas can steal one late in the game. I'm sure he likes the idea of immediate playing time. The Applewhite/Cicero connection could end up paying dividends. Would be yet another feather in Major's recruiting cap. You think Irby will be his host since he's a California boy?

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Daje Johnson:

"I love both positions (RB and DB)," Johnson said. "I guess that's what's easy about picking my position because I would play either position. I just want to find out which position will get me on the field quicker because I want to play right away. That's my goal."

"Today they came to my school and coach (Darrell) Wyatt he told me he wanted me to take a visit up there and possibly I'd be offered in a couple of days," he said.

"To be honest I was surprised. My coach texted me and told me to come down to the field house. I didn't know what he was talking about and then I saw [Coach Wyatt]. I was surprised. We were talking about setting up the visit and he was telling me they're down to their last couple of offers and they're looking for the best athlete."

"They're (Texas) high up there on my list," Johnson said of Texas. "It's not really a list. I guess they're right up there interest-wise with TCU. I'll just see how the visit goes and talk about it with my dad and my mom and all that."

"I think it's still offense, somewhere on offense," he said. "I'm not really sure of the exact position, but I guess we'll talk about that on my official visit."

[TFloss32]

Some random updates from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**TE Christo Kourtzidis will have an in-home with FSU coach Jimbo Fisher this evening. There is some talk on the FSU side of things that Kourtzidis could still decide against visiting Texas this weekend once he finishes speaking with Fisher, but it's a good sign for UT if he stays firm with his plans to visit Austin regardless.

**LSU coach Les Miles was in Denton last night to do an in-home visit with DE Mario Edwards. The official visit to Baton Rouge this weekend is definitely on. Jimbo Fisher has schedule his in-home with the Edwards family for Friday before he takes that trip. Mack Brown should have the last word next week.

**Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino has re-scheduled his in-home visit with WR Dorial Green-Beckham. Some assistant coaches for the Razorbacks were in Springfield yesterday instead and Petrino will be visiting next Thursday.

[TFloss32]

Two more "maybes" for the second Junior Day are 2013 QB JT Barrett and 2013 WR Jamar Gibson.

[the chronic]

**LSU coach Les Miles was in Denton last night to do an in-home visit with DE Mario Edwards. The official visit to Baton Rouge this weekend is definitely on. Jimbo Fisher has schedule his in-home with the Edwards family for Friday before he takes that trip. Mack Brown should have the last word next week.


I think MEJ still considering LSU and keeping options open is good at this point for Texas. At this point I just want him questioning if FSU is best place and thinking about other options - I think that keeps us in the game

[TFloss32]

I think MEJ still considering LSU and keeping options open are good at this point for Texas. At this point I just want him questioning if FSU is best place and thinking about other options - I think that keeps us in the game

I agree. I'm still tempering my expectations but LSU is something to distract him. His tune seems to change after every visit he makes. It's been a long time since his visit to Austin so UT will need a bit of magic, but hopefully Mack and Diaz getting the last word will have some sort of impact. FSU appears to have solid positioning right now.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Brown, Giles and Chambers were all in Mansfield yesterday to do a school and in-home visit with DE Hassan Ridgeway. There have been rumors or Ridgeway taking visits for a long time but everything is said to be solid at this point.

[TheMex]

Kourtzidis cancelled his official visit to Texas.

[TFloss32]

A few more updates...

**Noles247 (FSU site) is tweeting that TE Christo Kourtzidis will NOT be visiting Texas this weekend, per his father. I think that recruitment changed quicker than Wallace's did a few weeks ago.

**Hook 'Em 24/7 is now reporting there's another committed recruit Texas is still communicating with and may try to get on campus as early as this weekend. No additional details were given. ATH Corey Coleman, maybe?

[TFloss32]

Kourtzidis cancelled his official visit to Texas.

Back to offering Hobbs?

[TFloss32]

Article on QB Jalen Overstreet from HornsNation:

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7477139/texas-longhorns-recruit-jalen-overstreet-more-other-qb-prospect

[shyne]

Edwards has eliminated Texas per hook em 247

[TFloss32]

Edwards has eliminated Texas per hook em 247

That would fall in line with the reports of Texas having a hard time scheduling an in-home visit with the Edwards family. On to the next one. Maybe the mystery guy is Magee?

[shyne]

That would fall in line with the reports of Texas having a hard time scheduling an in-home visit with the Edwards family. On to the next one. Maybe the mystery guy is Magee?

I wish

[TFloss32]

Mizzou's Gary Pinkel did this yesterday:

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-mizzous-gary-pinkel-makes-highflying-impression-with-visit-to-hillcrest-high-school-20120118,0,2802377.story

[TFloss32]

Mack, Harsin, Wyatt and Searels are in Athens today to see ATH Kendall Sanders:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/399380_2799127830212_1619030788_2487843_21085574_n .jpg

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Edwards has eliminated Texas per hook em 247

:bang Damn... What happened?! And if he's so solid to FSU then why is he still visiting LSU?? I'd sure like to know Jimbo's recruiting pitch. He got to recruits to eliminate us pronto!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

That would fall in line with the reports of Texas having a hard time scheduling an in-home visit with the Edwards family. On to the next one. Maybe the mystery guy is Magee?

I've always liked Magee but of course the coaches know much more behind the scenes issues. But if somehow we would get him it would lessen the pain especially if we get a commitment from DGB.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Has anyone heard about Texas showing some interest in the 6'7 DE 2013 prospect Daeshon Hall? I can't find much info on him for football just basketball. I'm assuming he might get a junior day invite.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

What if Mark Stoops went to ohklahoma with his brother to replace Venables?? Just pondering.

[ThePop]

Losing Edwards isn't a big deal with our depth at DT. That said, I don't like how this class is finishing up, losing TJ, ME, and probably DGB.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Losing Edwards isn't a big deal with our depth at DT. That said, I don't like how this class is finishing up, losing TJ, ME, and probably DGB.

I second that. Its just frustrating, but Texas' class is still elite.

[billfromlaketravis]

Hook Em 247 loves mystery recruits like Akina loves mustaches.

[shyne]

Hook Em 247 loves mystery recruits like Akina loves mustaches.

ya i hope its a good one that we have a real shot with.

[billfromlaketravis]

ya i hope its a good one that we have a real shot with.



I agree with y'all, it has to be a DE. Doesn't it? Danielle Hunter is my guess. He really liked Texas before picking LSU after UT decided not to offer.

[BU Spur]

Overstreet.

http://i44.tinypic.com/24c9vg9.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

Overstreet.

http://i44.tinypic.com/24c9vg9.jpg



The burnt orange dreads are out of control.

[billfromlaketravis]

Has anyone heard about Texas showing some interest in the 6'7 DE 2013 prospect Daeshon Hall? I can't find much info on him for football just basketball. I'm assuming he might get a junior day invite.



http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27940

[TFloss32]

Finally some info on 2013 RB Keith Ford from Hook 'Em 24/7. He does have an invite to either of the Texas Junior Days and both dates are open on his schedule, but he and his family are in the process of deciding which weekend they will travel to Austin. He already has Junior Days at Nebraska, Notre Dame and OU set. Major Applewhite has a tough sell on his hands with the Horns being stacked at RB for at least two more years and Ford is not a native Texan.

[the chronic]

Finally some info on 2013 RB Keith Ford from Hook 'Em 24/7. He does have an invite to either of the Texas Junior Days and both dates are open on his schedule, but he and his family are in the process of deciding which weekend they will travel to Austin. He already has Junior Days at Nebraska, Notre Dame and OU set. Major Applewhite has a tough sell on his hands with the Horns being stacked at RB for at least two more years and Ford is not a native Texan.

i pretty much wrote off getting top RB for class of 2013 when J Gray committed.

and if you haven't seen Gray just jumped to #2 in final ESPN 150. don't ask me who he is behind though as still sour grapes over that.

[BU Spur]

I didn't realize Ford was not a native. I bet he heads out of state. I wonder how much of a factor OU will be.

[shyne]

That mystery recruit is daniel brooks. Not who I was hoping for.

[billfromlaketravis]

That mystery recruit is daniel brooks. Not who I was hoping for.


Not really a mystery. Nice build up Hook Em 247.

[TFloss32]

I didn't realize Ford was not a native. I bet he heads out of state. I wonder how much of a factor OU will be.

Florida kid.

[TFloss32]

Not really a mystery. Nice build up Hook Em 247.

They've been hinting at Brooks making a surprise visit to campus since banquet weekend in December, so there must be a reason they're hanging on to this story. Maybe there will some real movement now that Brent Venables (his lead recruiter at OU) has taken the defensive coordinator job at Clemson. I'm curious as to what the staff's plans are now that they've set up ATH Daje Johnson for an official visit but they're still contacting Brooks. Similar players on the surface and you wouldn't think they'd offer both.

[TheMex]

Looks like DGB will take an official visit to Missouri on the weekend of January 27th.

[TFloss32]

Looks like DGB will take an official visit to Missouri on the weekend of January 27th.

He may be truly undecided.

[TheMex]

He may be truly undecided.
I really think that its between Missouri and Arkansas. Anyone who says that its a flip coin for us is wrong, but thats just my opinion and what do I know.

[TFloss32]

Think the staff makes his offer official this weekend?

@JakeRaulerson55 ATX for the weekend!! #hookem #texaslonghorns #pumped

[TFloss32]

They've been hinting at Brooks making a surprise visit to campus since banquet weekend in December, so there must be a reason they're hanging on to this story. Maybe there will be some real movement...

Update on Brooks...he has an official visit scheduled for this weekend but he's not giving out any info on where he's going. Keep in mind he's already had officials to OU and OK State.

[shyne]

Did brooks move back to rockdale?

[TFloss32]

Did brooks move back to rockdale?

Yes. He'll be attending Rockdale for his final semester of high school.

[billfromlaketravis]

I had a gut feeling the early push with DJ Ward was a harbinger of bad news from Edwards.

Then Christo decides not to visit Texas. Now new pessimism on DGB. Remaining targets: Daje Johnson, Daniel Brooks and Vincent Hobbs. Yawn.

I love how the 2013 class is looking, but I dislike how the 2012 class is concluding.

I wish Texas was interested in Corey Coleman and Devonte Fields. Only 2 guys I could get excited about right now.

[the chronic]

ESPN.com Recruiting Nation poll on who lands DGB. Take it for what it's worth but found it amusing. When all is said and done I would be surprised if we landed him but hoping for the best.

Arky 45%
Mizz 20%
OU 16%
Alabama 10%
Texas 9%

[ThePop]

Basketball news
5 star SF Devonta Pollard is here visiting UT today and will be at the Kansas game along with other 5 star Julius Randle and myself. Pollard is in the 2012 class while Randle is 2013. I saw someone on twitter say that Texas leads for Pollard but not with Randle, but I don't know how reliable it was.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Devonta-Pollard-89236
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Julius-Randle-108009

[the chronic]

According to somebody I know well and that knows personally, Thomas Johnson decommited to Texas because he was unhappy with Texas coaches continuing to recruit multiple wide receivers when he felt there was an understanding on how many players they were recruiting. He was obvioulsy fine with us and Cayleb Jones and coaches did let him know we were recruiting DGB. But when we got commitments from Kendall Sanders and told him WR was option, then Marcus Johnson, it pissed him off something fierce as he felt it violated the understanding coaches gave him. Really makes me question us recruiting Marcus Johnson as that appears to be straw that broke camel's back. Sanders was at least recruiting as athlete so may not have been issue, but then another commit. Can't blame the guy if that was perception he was being given.

[DesignatedT]

Thomas Johnson is visiting A&M as we speak. Really hope the Ags can land this one but I'm still not feeling too optimistic about it.

[shyne]

According to somebody I know well and that knows personally, Thomas Johnson decommited to Texas because he was unhappy with Texas coaches continuing to recruit multiple wide receivers when he felt there was an understanding on how many players they were recruiting. He was obvioulsy fine with us and Cayleb Jones and coaches did let him know we were recruiting DGB. But when we got commitments from Kendall Sanders and told him WR was option, then Marcus Johnson, it pissed him off something fierce as he felt it violated the understanding coaches gave him. Really makes me question us recruiting Marcus Johnson as that appears to be straw that broke camel's back. Sanders was at least recruiting as athlete so may not have been issue, but then another commit. Can't blame the guy if that was perception he was being given.

Thats what you call being a lil bitch, hes one of the top ten WR in the country and hes worried about a little bit of competition, if thats the case I'm fine with him decommiting.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

According to somebody I know well and that knows personally, Thomas Johnson decommited to Texas because he was unhappy with Texas coaches continuing to recruit multiple wide receivers when he felt there was an understanding on how many players they were recruiting. He was obvioulsy fine with us and Cayleb Jones and coaches did let him know we were recruiting DGB. But when we got commitments from Kendall Sanders and told him WR was option, then Marcus Johnson, it pissed him off something fierce as he felt it violated the understanding coaches gave him. Really makes me question us recruiting Marcus Johnson as that appears to be straw that broke camel's back. Sanders was at least recruiting as athlete so may not have been issue, but then another commit. Can't blame the guy if that was perception he was being given.

I can believe that, and I also understand both parties position. I think Texas was just trying to assure the position because it's likely someone will be a bust. U always have to look out for the well being of the program over one recruit. But at the same time u have to be honest about what ur trying to do in recruiting to help establish trust between the coaches and recruits. Trust is the most important aspect of any relationship. It's hard to make a player commit to u for four years if hes questioning if he can trust u. Trust is apart of feeling comfortable and being comfortable at a university is usually what recruits list as most important.

[shyne]

Thomas Johnson is visiting A&M as we speak. Really hope the Ags can land this one but I'm still not feeling too optimistic about it.

The Ags need to land beef and talent for their front 7, everyone knows thay can put up points like they did this past year, but they are soft up the middle.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

ESPN.com Recruiting Nation poll on who lands DGB. Take it for what it's worth but found it amusing. When all is said and done I would be surprised if we landed him but hoping for the best.

Arky 45%
Mizz 20%
OU 16%
Alabama 10%
Texas 9%

WTF!! Am I that biased to Texas that I think we have a much greater chance than what we actually have?? I was thinkn we would at least have a better chance than Alabama. Fuck it, we'll show them on NSD! I hope..... O_o

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I think TJ is gonna follow Devante Harris and commit to A&M. I think these rumors of the street agent going around spooked them with Oregon. A&M is prolly one of few schools that he feels comfortable with being so late in the recruiting season after being committed to Texas for so long.

[the chronic]

Thats what you call being a lil bitch, hes one of the top ten WR in the country and hes worried about a little bit of competition, if thats the case I'm fine with him decommiting.


if you could play anywhere, wouldn't you want to play where coaches are being honest and direct with you? has nothing to do with being 'worried' about competition - that is another issue.

this is only one side of story so hard to gauge though so i'm not making assumptions.

[the chronic]

Thomas Johnson is visiting A&M as we speak. Really hope the Ags can land this one but I'm still not feeling too optimistic about it.


Well, not all is peachy in College Station, I believe Trey Williams is visiting Arkansas this weekend, and then OSU the weekend after. Braylon Addison is also known as being a shaky commit.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Basketball news
5 star SF Devonta Pollard is here visiting UT today and will be at the Kansas game along with other 5 star Julius Randle and myself. Pollard is in the 2012 class while Randle is 2013. I saw someone on twitter say that Texas leads for Pollard but not with Randle, but I don't know how reliable it was.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Devonta-Pollard-89236
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Julius-Randle-108009

What's the word on Cameron Ridley? We need help on the court for sure. If the players had to stay at least two years in college before the pro's then we would be some bad MFers but we get good talent then they bolt the following year. And if Cameron comes then u know that's what he'll do. That's why I can't really vibe college basketball. The teams change to often.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I hope Jake is offered and commits today! It's almost time to put this 2012 class behind us and look ahead. He'll be a great foundation. Anyone know how the visits are going right now in Austin by the way? I bet Mario will have LSU as his number 1 after his visit this weekend if he is the same impressionable kid. Smh

[shyne]

I hope Jake is offered and commits today! It's almost time to put this 2012 class behind us and look ahead. He'll be a great foundation. Anyone know how the visits are going right now in Austin by the way? I bet Mario will have LSU as his number 1 after his visit this weekend if he is the same impressionable kid. Smh

Hook Em 247 is reporting that He's been through various meetings and he and his family are said to be having a great time

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hook Em 247 is reporting that He's been through various meetings and he and his family are said to be having a great time

Cool...Supposedly the coaches are still going full throttle for Torshiro Davis. Manny, Bo Davis and Oscar Giles did a in home visit recently before his official to LSU. I don't mind the push to the end at all but I've never felt that he would change his commitment at all. I remember his face in the pics posted of him on his visit to Texas and he looked very uninvolved. But that would be a pleasant surprise to get him, u never know. Recruit them to the end because like we saw with Cal. All it takes is a coach change or something of that nature and all of a sudden that number 2 on the list is bumped up to #1.

[DesignatedT]

The Ags need to land beef and talent for their front 7, everyone knows thay can put up points like they did this past year, but they are soft up the middle.

That's obvious and there are a couple guys out there that the Ags will snag in the next week or 2 to help shore it up but it's going to have to wait til 2013 to get some real players added to the team there.

[DesignatedT]

Well, not all is peachy in College Station, I believe Trey Williams is visiting Arkansas this weekend, and then OSU the weekend after. Braylon Addison is also known as being a shaky commit.

Bralon is visiting Oregon and Trey Arkansas but I believe Trey cancelled his OSU visit.

Either way neither of them are leaving.

[shyne]

Bralon is visiting Oregon and Trey Arkansas but I believe Trey cancelled his OSU visit.

Either way neither of them are leaving.

Oregon would worry me, thier is some shady shit going on over there. Im just waiting for the NCAA to drop the bomb on those fuckers.

[shyne]

Per Colin Blake's twitter he just decommited from the Ags, I wish they would have kept him since hes probably going to OU now.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Oregon would worry me, thier is some shady shit going on over there. Im just waiting for the NCAA to drop the bomb on those fuckers.

Real talk...I was wondering what's taking the NCAA so long. Are they paying them off too?!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Per Colin Blake's twitter he just decommited from the Ags, I wish they would have kept him since hes probably going to OU now.

I thought he decommitted months ago. Guess I'm tripping but yeah I wouldn't mind being in the mix for him right now, seeing that we might fall short on a few guys come NSD. If u have scholarships vacant and quality talent to take em then why not?

[DesignatedT]

It's been pretty obvious for quite some time now that Colin wasn't going to be joining the Ags. Landing Devante Harris certainly makes up for that though.

[BU Spur]

Per Colin Blake's twitter he just decommited from the Ags, I wish they would have kept him since hes probably going to OU now.

TCU would be my guess. He tweeted/facebook'ed his de-commitment as he was taking his visit to TCU. Says a lot, IMO.

[ThePop]

I thought he decommitted months ago. Guess I'm tripping but yeah I wouldn't mind being in the mix for him right now, seeing that we might fall short on a few guys come NSD. If u have scholarships vacant and quality talent to take em then why not?

We don't need another DB in this class. I think we should only take a DE, WR, or TE.

As for Cameron Ridley, the guy seems to really want to come here based on interviews and his twitter. Who knows if he will actually come though.

[billfromlaketravis]

Michael Wilson decommitted from TAMU and committed to OK State. Haha. 'Tis the reason for the season.

[DesignatedT]

Blake has been gone for awhile. He will go to TCU.

Wilson is a bit of a surprise but expect the Ags to replace him with OT Seaver Myers who is currently a SMU commit.

A lot of smoke saying that TJ will commit to A&M as well.

Tomme Mark got arrested today in Lufkin which hurts because he was definitely a DT prospect that A&M was most likely going to offer soon.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

RB Marion Grice has confirmed that he won't be signing with A&M as well.

[the chronic]

A lot of smoke saying that TJ will commit to A&M as well.

Thought Ags had a good chance to get Thomas Johnson, but after the decommit freefall synchronized to his visit my confidence in that is falling. We'll see. Matt Davis and TJ both looked very impressive in The Opening in Oregon and having those two would be a major catch. TJ looks like a guy that could contribute quick.


Blake has been gone for awhile. He will go to TCU.

Colin Blake visited the Sooners on December 16th, the 'Noles on January 13th and is visiting the Horned Frogs this weekend I believe. So was no shock on him with the decommit.



Bralon is visiting Oregon and Trey Arkansas but I believe Trey cancelled his OSU visit.

Either way neither of them are leaving.

I wouldn't be so confident they won't decommit either. They both have lots of options. Remember I just read Colin Blake 'reassured' the Ags recently he was solid - maybe just a few days ago. If somebody is taking visits the reality is they are looking around regardless of their words.

[DesignatedT]

RB Marion Grice has confirmed that he won't be signing with A&M as well.

Marion Grice would not qualify academically and with the transfer of Brandon Williams to A&M they are not looking at any more RBs

[DesignatedT]

Per Billy Liucci he has been saying Blake is a lost cause for awhile now. No mention of him reassuring any kind of commitment with A&M.

[TFloss32]

Things have been quiet this weekend despite all of the commitments being in town, but here are some pictures out there so far. Courtesy of Hook 'Em 24/7...

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/686/686/365564.JPG

Left to right = DE Caleb Bluiett, OL Kennedy Estelle, RB Johnathan Gray, TE Vincent Hobbs and QB Jalen Overstreet

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/686/686/365565.JPG

2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson (far left), LB Peter Jinkens (middle in #7)

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/686/686/365566.JPG

Future backfield: Brown, Gray and Bergeron

[shyne]

Raulerson looking like commit #1. Bergeron is a scary looking dude that backfield is going to fuck some shit up next year.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Nice pics!!! So does Vincent Hobbs have a offer?

[TheMex]

Ok

[TheMex]

Ok, I give up on DGB:

http://www.holyturf.com/2012/01/dorial-green-beckhams-girlfriend-and-d-g-b-chants/

[ThePop]

Nice pics!!! So does Vincent Hobbs have a offer?

I hope not.

At least we tried with DGB.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I hope not.

At least we tried with DGB.

Ill leave a lil hope. But if we don't get him then fuck it. Like u said we tried. If whatever recruit doesnt see the light then we'll move on and Texas will survive. \m/

[TheMex]

Ricky Seals-Jones is better anyway. #madfan

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Oh yeah, where is Daje Johnson?

[BU Spur]

Oh yeah, where is Daje Johnson?

His visit is next week.

[the chronic]

Ok, I give up on DGB:

http://www.holyturf.com/2012/01/dorial-green-beckhams-girlfriend-and-d-g-b-chants/

Hogs are the closet and therefore the favorite. The family is close and the girlfriend may be the killer.

The staff is pursuing Daje for good reason.

[leemajors]

Ok, I give up on DGB:

http://www.holyturf.com/2012/01/dorial-green-beckhams-girlfriend-and-d-g-b-chants/

so sad, dude could pull better than that.

[the chronic]

Trey Williams on twitter during Arkansas visit -



twll3 (http://twitter.com/#%21/twll3)

No lie i got the most love from the fans here out of all my officials

11 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/twll3/status/160923878485532674)

[billfromlaketravis]

Reading the DGB update on Orangebloods this morning, it sounds like DGB might like Arkansas and his family might prefer another school. Missouri Compromise II?

The update also said that the Beckhams have called every school that they are no longer considering. Alabama received a call a few weeks ago. Texas has not received that call, and Mack is expected to make the in home visit next week.

Keep your chin up fellas, we're still in this.

[shyne]

Reading the DGB update on Orangebloods this morning, it sounds like DGB might like Arkansas and his family might prefer another school. Missouri Compromise II?

The update also said that the Beckhams have called every school that they are no longer considering. Alabama received a call a few weeks ago. Texas has not received that call, and Mack is expected to make the in home visit next week.

Keep your chin up fellas, we're still in this.

As long as we dont get the call saying there is no need for Mack to make his official visit like MEJ did then I think we have a small shot. If Mack gets that visit you never know what could happen.

I think the parents want him to come to Texas, for the main fact that there is going to be so many distractions being so close to home with old friends, his girlfriend, and the media coverage. Texas is away from all that, but not that far away to where they cant visit frequently. Lets hope Macks visit stays on track and pray he can close the deal.

[TFloss32]

A couple more updates from the official visit weekend...

**Doesn't sound like 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson was officially offered and that will have to wait until at least the day after National Signing Day. He had a really good time and had several meetings with different staff members. He was basically told they can see him being a DE and coming in as TE in certain offensive packages. He also spent a lot of time with Bennie Wylie and he made a great impression as he usually does on visiting recruits. Raulerson didn't have a host over the weekend because his visit was considered unofficial, but he was shown around campus mostly by WR Jaxon Shipley and OL Josh Cochran.

**No movement on TE Vincent Hobbs as of this morning. He is scheduled to meet with Mack Brown today. I'd be shocked if he doesn't receive an offer after being brought in on an official visit and seeing pictures of him sporting the UT jersey.

[TFloss32]

Reading the DGB update on Orangebloods this morning, it sounds like DGB might like Arkansas and his family might prefer another school. Missouri Compromise II?

The update also said that the Beckhams have called every school that they are no longer considering. Alabama received a call a few weeks ago. Texas has not received that call, and Mack is expected to make the in home visit next week.

Keep your chin up fellas, we're still in this.

If that report is true (most stuff on DGB is strictly hearsay), I'd love to know what it is about Arkansas that his parents aren't exactly on board with. UT may not win out but if it comes down to which school offers intangibles that provide a certain comfort level for the family, I still like the Horns' chances. Mack having the last in-home/school visit will be big.

[shyne]

If that report is true (most stuff on DGB is strictly hearsay), I'd love to know what it is about Arkansas that his parents aren't exactly on board with. UT may not win out but if it comes down to which school offers intangibles that provide a certain comfort level for the family, I still like the Horns' chances. Mack having the last in-home/school visit will be big.

Probably because Petrino is a flaky cocksucker.

[billfromlaketravis]

A couple more updates from the official visit weekend...

**Doesn't sound like 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson was officially offered and that will have to wait until at least the day after National Signing Day. He had a really good time and had several meetings with different staff members. He was basically told they can see him being a DE and coming in as TE in certain offensive packages. He also spent a lot of time with Bennie Wylie and he made a great impression as he usually does on visiting recruits. Raulerson didn't have a host over the weekend because his visit was considered unofficial, but he was shown around campus mostly by WR Jaxon Shipley and OL Josh Cochran.

**No movement on TE Vincent Hobbs as of this morning. He is scheduled to meet with Mack Brown today. I'd be shocked if he doesn't receive an offer after being brought in on an official visit and seeing pictures of him sporting the UT jersey.


Vincent Hobbs' senior highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/23980/vincent-hobbs

Better than I expected.

[TFloss32]

Probably because Petrino is a flaky cocksucker.

LOL. I see a lot of people on UT message boards talk about how Arkansas or Mizzou are the "easy decisions" for DGB. Because Petrino and Pinkel are such good guys?

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

"It was a great visit. We got to meet with some of the academic people at the start and it was just a great visit overall. I had a really good time," said Raulerson.

"I got to hang out with guys like Josh Cochran, Jaxon Shipley. It was a lot of fun hanging out with them," Raulerson said. "They're really, really good guys. It shows how good the guys are at Texas. We hung out a little bit and I got the players' perspective, saw the dorm rooms and things like that."

"Coach (Stacy) Searels was talking to me about how he thinks I can play any position on the line. Coach (Bryan) Harsin and (Manny) Diaz actually thought of playing me at defensive end and switching me in for some tight end packages throughout the game. I thought that was pretty awesome to tell me that. It's an offensive lineman's dream to get to play some tight end."

"It was just a great visit. The 2012 guys had a good time. Once 2013 rolls around, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it," Raulerson said. "It was really good experience. It was a lot of fun to talk to those guys, ask them questions about the process, about everything. They're really good dudes and they're going to do great things next year."

"I liked my (UT) jersey," Raulerson said. "But I'm still weighing my options."

[billfromlaketravis]

If that report is true (most stuff on DGB is strictly hearsay), I'd love to know what it is about Arkansas that his parents aren't exactly on board with. UT may not win out but if it comes down to which school offers intangibles that provide a certain comfort level for the family, I still like the Horns' chances. Mack having the last in-home/school visit will be big.



I'd add that Coach Beckham has been most vocal about Texas in press conferences and interviews. I'm not saying for certain that DGB's parents back Texas, but there's an argument to be made that they do. Need to get Mack in there and remind everybody of the warm family environment at Texas.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Ok, I give up on DGB:

http://www.holyturf.com/2012/01/dorial-green-beckhams-girlfriend-and-d-g-b-chants/

So nowadays chanting fans are more important than coach and school prestige, facilities, and being a championship contender? Well I'm pretty sure we can set up some setting like that for our visits to produce chanting fans. I'll cone out and chant! But does anyone know what school his girlfriend is going to, that could be a factor.

[billfromlaketravis]

So nowadays chanting fans are more important than coach and school prestige, facilities, and being a championship contender? Well I'm pretty sure we can set up some setting like that for our visits to produce chanting fans. I'll cone out and chant! But does anyone know what school his girlfriend is going to, that could be a factor.



Aggies chanted Malcom Brown and Tim Cole at basketball games too, just saying.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

His visit is next week.

For that to be the last possible weekend for recruiting, he's gonna have to already pretty much want to go to Texas to switch so close to the finish line.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Aggies chanted Malcom Brown and Tim Cole at basketball games too, just saying.

True... But it may not have worked on them but it seemed to affect DGB and Trey Williams judging from Trey's twitter comment. These are 17-18 year olds and some things may intrigue them that should bare much weight. Give em what they want and what they need.

[ThePop]

Bryson Echols has received his fourth star on Rivals, as Bill reported on twitter (and has also blocked me for some reason)

[billfromlaketravis]

Bryson Echols has received his fourth star on Rivals, as Bill reported on twitter (and has also blocked me for some reason)



I don't remember blocking you Pop. What's your handle? Sometimes my Twitter acts up, this is the first time something like this has happened.

[ThePop]

I don't remember blocking you Pop. What's your handle? Sometimes my Twitter acts up, this is the first time something like this has happened.

Back after the a&m game I tweeted you saying that guy who rubbed macks head was a Texas player, not an aggie fan. I figured maybe that's why. I'll message you (on spurstalk).

[shyne]

I saw that Rivals moved Mario Edwards from defensive end to tackle also.

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Skyline DB Will Barrow to the First Junior Day List. Samples and Barrow are supposed to attend JD1 together.

[TFloss32]

Add Skyline DB Will Barrow to the First Junior Day List. Samples and Barrow are supposed to attend JD1 together.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Will-Barrows-109746

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkw79nadqHU

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[TFloss32]

More pics of 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson's unofficial visit to UT. Excited for this kid to lead the 2013 class:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402185_281852981876067_1040901421_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401251_281851715209527_161999807194719_757810_1328 869891_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/s720x720/166990_281852701876095_161999807194719_757812_1411 498979_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/405697_281853805209318_161999807194719_757821_1859 640749_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/407912_281854485209250_161999807194719_757835_1195 048370_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/394403_281854645209234_161999807194719_757837_7669 59306_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/406173_281854675209231_161999807194719_757838_1244 347497_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/407119_281854721875893_161999807194719_757839_4149 40800_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/394845_281854781875887_161999807194719_757840_2375 96331_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/405437_281854868542545_161999807194719_757841_1039 903892_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/409247_281854931875872_161999807194719_757842_1013 782827_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/409314_10150514197521032_623666031_9239386_1894788 546_n.jpg

[TFloss32]

Update on TE Vincent Hobbs...he's headed back to Mesquite with his family and a decision on an offer could come as early as tonight. I imagine we'll know if he's going to be a Longhorn or not in the next couple of days. That's pretty much it for now.

[shyne]

Raulerson reminds me of a big caveman, cant wait to see him after working out with wylie for a while.

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss do you have a JD2 visitors list?

[billfromlaketravis]

Sundays with Bill link: http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/1/22/2726068/sundays-with-bill-official-visit-weekend-edition

[TFloss32]

Floss do you have a JD2 visitors list?

There's a lot of uncertainty for that right now. There are several guys that are "maybes" or "think they have invitations." I believe the only guy confirmed for JD2 is 2013 WR Eldridge Massington from West Mesquite. You've got guys like Barrett, Wade and Collins who have been talked about quite a bit but there's no solid info so far that they'll be there. I will definitely post as soon as names are confirmed.

[TFloss32]

Raulerson reminds me of a big caveman, cant wait to see him after working out with wylie for a while.

Reports have said Wylie is a big plus in the eyes of the Raulersons.

[TFloss32]

Bill-

Forgot to mention 2013 TE Jeremiah Gaines. He's said the coaches want him in Austin for the second Junior Day.

[DesignatedT]

Raulerson is gunna be a big boy once he starts hitting those college weights.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'd get to it, but Floss can handle it. Tell the masses the Dalton Santos news. I got a promotion this week and this is still better news.

[DesignatedT]

Santos visiting is huge if you can land him

[shyne]

Hook em 247 is pretty confident we will land him. Would be a nice pickup.

[ThePop]

Hook em 247 is pretty confident we will land him. Would be a nice pickup.

I'd take him over DLT anyday, but I don't get why he's offered with our depth.

[shyne]

Was he on the team with the Texas recruits at the UA game?

[shyne]

Chip Kelly to coach Tampa bay, didn't see that coming.

[shyne]

The shit must be about to drop on Oregon

[TheMex]

Chip Kelly= Pete Carroll???

[TFloss32]

The shit must be about to drop on Oregon

My first thought. That would be lovely.

[TFloss32]

Great news on LB Dalton Santos. I was offline for a few hours so it was a great surprise to see he's been offered. Texas has always needed a true MLB in this class and it sounds like they'll get him on board soon. I remember becoming a huge fan of Manny Diaz earlier in the year when he took the time to call Santos and apologize for Texas not giving him a more thorough evaluation because it was clear he's a talented prospect and everyone knew he was good enough to play at UT (he also grew up a fan of Texas). Santos just kind of got lost in the mix once the new staff came in and didn't have a lot of time to recruit like they normally would. The quotes below tell the story of how things have developed in recent days:

"Honestly, it just happened a couple days ago. Coach (Stacy) Searels will be here, coach (Mack) Brown and coach (Manny) Diaz on Wednesday. Then I'm taking a visit up there next week," Santos said.

"Coach Searels called me. He said a spot is open and it's yours. He asked if I wanted to take an official visit and I told him I did," Santos said. "Right now I'm still committed to Tennessee, but we'll see what happens."

"I'm from Texas. Texas has big interest in my book," Santos said. "We're going to think about it, get down there and check it out, and see how it goes."

"Really, Texas is Texas. If it was just about being close, Arkansas would be there, Texas A&M, schools like that," Santos said. "There's just something about that place (Texas)."

"I played with a bunch of guys up there in the Under Armour game - like Malcom Brown, Peter Jinkens. We just clicked," Santos said.

"I grew up in a family that's Texas Longhorn fans to the end," Santos said. "Growing up a Texas fan, that helps them out a ton. We'll just have to see."

[billfromlaketravis]

Great news on LB Dalton Santos. I was offline for a few hours so it was a great surprise to see he's been offered. Texas has always needed a true MLB in this class and it sounds like they'll get him on board soon. I remember becoming a huge fan of Manny Diaz earlier in the year when he took the time to call Santos and apologize for Texas not giving him a more thorough evaluation because it was clear he's a talented prospect and everyone knew he was good enough to play at UT (he also grew up a fan of Texas). Santos just kind of got lost in the mix once the new staff came in and didn't have a lot of time to recruit like they normally would. The quotes below tell the story of how things have developed in recent days:

"Honestly, it just happened a couple days ago. Coach (Stacy) Searels will be here, coach (Mack) Brown and coach (Manny) Diaz on Wednesday. Then I'm taking a visit up there next week," Santos said.

"Coach Searels called me. He said a spot is open and it's yours. He asked if I wanted to take an official visit and I told him I did," Santos said. "Right now I'm still committed to Tennessee, but we'll see what happens."

"I'm from Texas. Texas has big interest in my book," Santos said. "We're going to think about it, get down there and check it out, and see how it goes."

"Really, Texas is Texas. If it was just about being close, Arkansas would be there, Texas A&M, schools like that," Santos said. "There's just something about that place (Texas)."

"I played with a bunch of guys up there in the Under Armour game - like Malcom Brown, Peter Jinkens. We just clicked," Santos said.

"I grew up in a family that's Texas Longhorn fans to the end," Santos said. "Growing up a Texas fan, that helps them out a ton. We'll just have to see."



Ha, and I thought Raulerson's quotes were positive.

[TFloss32]

Links for Santos:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dalton-Santos-109994;_ylt=AtuG6JtS2vFLS.oHJGAblUhIPZB4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4x-xPB29Zo

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Torshiro Davis...Bo Davis, Manny Diaz and Mack Brown will be traveling to Shreveport on Wednesday for their in-home visit. Torshiro just returned from his official visit to LSU this weekend but he surprisingly wasn't as positive with his reviews as you would think he'd be. He's always been a low-key guy so there's probably not much to it. Either way he'll likely end up at LSU when all is said and done and I'm happy UT will give it one more go.

[UTHorns34]

WOO HOO! I'm in! Been following forever and a day now! Glad to join the crew! Most of the things I read on here come out wayyyy before others. I love it!

Hook 'Em Horns...

[TFloss32]

More on TE Vincent Hobbs per OrangeBloods...the coaches have told him he'll know by Wednesday or Thursday if he has a UT offer. This probably means the staff wants to get a feel for a few of their remaining targets before pulling the trigger with Hobbs (i.e. DGB and Torshiro). He's said he'll commit to UT right away once offered but Memphis is his back-up plan.

[shyne]

Santos plays like he wants to kill the ball carrier every play, hope we get him.

[TFloss32]

WOO HOO! I'm in! Been following forever and a day now! Glad to join the crew! Most of the things I read on here come out wayyyy before others. I love it!

Hook 'Em Horns...

Nice to have you. Hopefully you know a good amount of info comes from the UT pays sites and random news articles.

[TFloss32]

Santos plays like he wants to kill the ball carrier every play, hope we get him.

Hopefully benefactor can talk to his mother before next weekend. Those quotes pretty much told you all you need to know about where he'll be playing his college ball.

[billfromlaketravis]

I can't wait to read The Benefactor's take.

[shyne]

Hopefully benefactor can talk to his mother before next weekend. Those quotes pretty much told you all you need to know about where he'll be playing his college ball.

He's another guy that Wylie could help big time. He looks a lil
Soft in the middle, Bennie will turn him into a rock.

[UTHorns34]

Anyone have a feeling that Santos could end up moving down to DE? With his speed and size, I would love watching that - given that Hicks, Edmond, and Cobbs lock down the LB group as they should.

[TFloss32]

Anyone have a feeling that Santos could end up moving down to DE? With his speed and size, I would love watching that - given that Hicks, Edmond, and Cobbs lock down the LB group as they should.

Hook 'Em 24/7 was discussing this very thing when it comes to Diaz's schemes. Talked about how much he likes having guys such as Edmond and Santos in the middle because of their big frames, ability to penetrate the OL and the fact they'll hit you in the mouth. They're good for forcing offenses to go outside where OLBs like Hicks, Cobbs, etc. can track you down with their speed.

[UTHorns34]

Hook 'Em 24/7 was discussing this very thing when it comes to Diaz's schemes. Talked about how much he likes having guys such as Edmond and Santos in the middle because of their big frames, ability to penetrate the OL and the fact they'll hit you in the mouth. They're good for forcing offenses to go outside where OLBs like Hicks, Cobbs, etc. can track you down with their speed.

And with that, I am ready for 2012! LOL

[TFloss32]

And with that, I am ready for 2012! LOL

I can't remember Diaz's exact quote but it was something like, "we're always preparing this year's team for next year." Basically saying he's big on playing his second string guys as much as possible for several reasons. Safe bet that Santos sees a good amount of time next year outside of injury.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Anyone have a feeling that Santos could end up moving down to DE? With his speed and size, I would love watching that - given that Hicks, Edmond, and Cobbs lock down the LB group as they should.

Welcome.. I'm pretty new as well. Damn good Stuff going On here. But I can see him at DE or like a hybrid. I like the philosophy of getting the most talented players on the field anyway u can, but I get most excited imagining him at the linebacker spot reading plays and attacking! it's looking good but I hope we seal the deal with him. This is something to be excited about considering so much negative news we've been getting lately.

[UTHorns34]

Welcome.. I'm pretty new as well. Damn good Stuff going On here. But I can see him at DE or like a hybrid. I like the philosophy of getting the most talented players on the field anyway u can, but I get most excited imagining him at the linebacker spot reading plays and attacking! it's looking good but I hope we seal the deal with him. This is something to be excited about considering so much negative news we've been getting lately.

I totally agree! Edwards already threw us to the curb (and suprisingly, I am not all that upset about it) and the DGB sweepstakes seem to have my most attention. I still feel that it is an Arky / Texas battle to the end because let's face it, helicopters just don't have nothing to do with foooooosball.

[H.A.L.]

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