2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[TFloss32]

The staff should be concerned about the 85 man limit, nobody is leaving the program. It might be time for another round of harsh reality sit downs during fall camp. "You will not play at Texas, you should transfer if you want to play football" is a catch phrase I'd throw out there.

A lack of attrition is a big reason why the coaches are scrambling right now in an attempt to get all of their ducks in a row and figure out where scholarships should go. Because the the majority of the staff is new and still making depth chart decisions, you have a lot of guys essentially re-trying out for positions when they may have already transferred if the old regime was still in place. Truly a transition year.

[billfromlaketravis]

A lack of attrition is a big reason why the coaches are scrambling right now in an attempt to get all of their ducks in a row and figure out where scholarships should go. Because the the majority of the staff is new and still making depth chart decisions, you have a lot of guys essentially re-trying out for positions when they may have already transferred if the old regime was still in place. Truly a transition year.

Good point Floss. You can't fault players for trying. Once the depth chart is set in August or September, I think we'll see some transfers.

[BU Spur]

How many seniors are on this year's Texas team? I could've sworn I heard under 20.

[billfromlaketravis]

I count 13 scholarship seniors on the 2011 Texas Football roster. I could be wrong as some of the walks on might have scholarships for their senior year.

[billfromlaketravis]

Tyrone Swoopes' quotes from his interview with Hook Em 247's Gerry Hamilton:

“It (camp) was fun,” Swoopes said. “I liked all of the coaches. I got to work with Coach (Bryan) Harsin and I liked him a lot,”

The work with Harsin focused on footwork.
“He (Harsin) showed me a couple of drills that I can work on and it will help me a lot,” he said.
While the meeting with Harsin was a first for Swoopes, there is a coach on the Texas staff that has a lot of familiarity with the Swoopes family.

“Coach (Bruce) Chambers coached my dad (at Dallas Carter) in high school, so he and my dad were already pretty close. Coach Chambers and Coach (Darrell) Wyatt came by the school in the spring also, so I was already familiar with Coach Chambers,” he said.

[DirkDoesWork]

Bill-

In reference to your other post, Agholor is a guy that they will recruit until the end no matter what, regardless of scholarship numbers. He's just that good. I'm attaching a highlight reel for those you who've never seen him.

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

All I needed to see was that first interception. Holy fucking shit.

[billfromlaketravis]

All I needed to see was that first interception. Holy fucking shit.

Well said. Agholor rips the football out of the air after not even being in the frame for much of the play.

[symple19]

It definitely looks like Geno is down to Auburn/Alabama. Rumors are his Mom likes Bama better, but he does have more friends (like Joshua Holsey) already committed to Auburn. Of note is that Auburn recently offered another CB, Jonathan Jones. It's a position of need for the Tigers, so they can always use more DBs, but it's also a possibility that it's because they're not sure which way he's really leaning.

From Kieth Niebuhr (SE recruiting analyst for Rivals) on a chat from 6/15 http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1231533
Comment From AU_TigerAU_Tiger: ]
Chris, you hearing anything on where Geno Smith is leaning right now?
Keith Niebuhr: AU-Tiger .... looking like a Bama-Auburn battle all the way. Really likes both, and seems a little conflicted right now


From the Auburn site I frequent. I tend to be pessimistic so I'll bold what I think is really relevant in the post (from a mod there, they're usually pretty good and not too rampant with their homerism)http://www.auburneagle.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=34868.0


Jones joins another Georgia DB and AU's TOP CB recruit, Geno Smith on the "target list". Following his visit to BCW3, Smith named Auburn as his leader, and hasn't really changed much since then. One thing about Smith is that he enjoys "toying" with fans other different schools who are after his signature by using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to send out "clues" as to where he is possibly leaning. This has become a common theme for recruits these days, as another AU target, Ray Drew, from last year did the same types of things. Like Drew before him though, Smith has shown that these "tips" are nothing more that just his way of having fun, and not a real indicator of where he plans to go. In reality, Smith has named a "top 2" of Auburn and Alabama and could possibly choose between the two schools soon.

I'd say Bama is ahead with Auburn second, especially if momma likes bama. Little Nicky is always very good at recruiting DB's since it's his background. But, Big Cat Weekend was a big hit with the kid and Auburn has a ton of momentum right now, including beating out Bama for TJ Yeldon.

Fwiw, I've heard nothing about UT (of late, anyway) at all.

[symple19]

From another Rivals guy in the chat referenced above (6/15), about Agholor


Comment From GuestGuest: ]
nelson agholor?
Chris Nee: Guest- Agholor is pretty wide open. USC has always been in it. Texas made a great impression. Also likes Auburn, Georgia, Florida State, and others. In absolutely no rush.

[symple19]

On Andrus Peat (fwiw):http://www.auburneagle.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=31738.0


Peat has scheduled visits to several schools, including Notre Dame and Texas, and he will visit AU in July. We have a VERY nice edge with him in that his father played in the NFL for the Raiders with Coach Grimes. Both Peat and his father also attended the BCSNCG, had an AUsome time, and were able to spend time with the AU staff while they were in AZ

I continue to think this guy will be a signing day or late in the process decision.

[TFloss32]

Fellas, HUGE news this morning. It looks like WR Dorial Green-Beckham of Springfield, MO could be on campus as early as this evening. Nobody has been able to confirm the news yet, but hopefully it ends up being true and he stays a while. We should know something by this afternoon.

[TFloss32]

“Coach (Bruce) Chambers coached my dad (at Dallas Carter) in high school, so he and my dad were already pretty close. Coach Chambers and Coach (Darrell) Wyatt came by the school in the spring also, so I was already familiar with Coach Chambers,” he said.

Saw this yesterday about Bruce Chambers. Hopefully ol' Bruce Bruce will be a big part of his recruitment. A nice "in" for UT to have.

[TFloss32]

Article on WR Cayleb Jones of Austin High.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6665341

[TFloss32]

It has been confirmed that WR Dorial Green-Beckham will be on campus this weekend. He will be arriving tonight and will likely leave at some point on Saturday.

[TFloss32]

Funny tweet from WR Cayleb Jones to DB Geno Smith. I love the 2012 kids are going all out trying to make this class the best it can be.

@Cayleb_JonesTx4
Cayleb Jones
@SmithGeno4 I guess you can have number 4 since your a baller!!! Some girls told me you'd look handsome in burnt orange

[Whisky Dog]

It has been confirmed that WR Dorial Green-Beckham will be on campus this weekend. He will be arriving tonight and will likely leave at some point on Saturday.

Big time news on DGB, this is UT's shot to hook him and convince the family of his place not only on the field but on campus and in the classroom. I'm hoping Mr Beckham begins to feel really good about turning him over to Wyatt and I think Wyatt being his future position coach and not just a coach on the staff gives us a little boost.

To me DGB and Agholor are the top two OOS targets I hope we land. I know we need more OTs, but it seems we're in good shape with some potentially excellent OTs in the 2013 cycle and both DGB and Agholor have been touted as being once a generation potential players. If Akina is saying Agholor could be the best DB he's ever recruited then you know we have to do whatever it takes to land him.

[TFloss32]

Both of Green-Beckham's parents will be in town as well. Time for Sally Brown to do her thing.

[billfromlaketravis]

It has been confirmed that WR Dorial Green-Beckham will be on campus this weekend. He will be arriving tonight and will likely leave at some point on Saturday.

First of all, awesome news. Other than John Theus, DGB was the OOS recruit I was the most nervous about actually making an unofficial visit.

Coach Wyatt deserves a lot of credit for even securing a visit from the Beckhams. The Texas visit will come on the heels of their trip to Norman. Norman and Austin back to back usually works out pretty well for us when recruits play the city comparison game.

I’m not sure if the Beckhams would consider relocating, but there were over 200 high school head coach vacancies in this past year alone. A man of Coach Beckham’s experience and reputation could find a head coaching position in a couple of hours. Not to mention, Texas high school football is played on a much higher level than Missouri high school football. Oh and Texas high school head coach are better compensated in Texas also.

Coach Wyatt has done an excellent job working his connection with Coach Beckham, now it’s time to sell Dorial and Mama Beckham on Texas. The staff has been on a roll with the high profile OOS recruit visits, and I expect that to continue.

[billfromlaketravis]

Saw this yesterday about Bruce Chambers. Hopefully ol' Bruce Bruce will be a big part of his recruitment. A nice "in" for UT to have.

It's a surprising quote Floss because I didn't think Swoopes' father was even in the picture. Hey whatever helps. Coach Chambers has sort of been a recruiting liability lately, hopefully he can make for his past sins by helping Texas land Tyrone Swoopes.

[billfromlaketravis]

Both of Green-Beckham's parents will be in town as well. Time for Sally Brown to do her thing.

The. Closer.

[billfromlaketravis]

It definitely looks like Geno is down to Auburn/Alabama. Rumors are his Mom likes Bama better, but he does have more friends (like Joshua Holsey) already committed to Auburn. Of note is that Auburn recently offered another CB, Jonathan Jones. It's a position of need for the Tigers, so they can always use more DBs, but it's also a possibility that it's because they're not sure which way he's really leaning.

From Kieth Niebuhr (SE recruiting analyst for Rivals) on a chat from 6/15 http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1231533


From the Auburn site I frequent. I tend to be pessimistic so I'll bold what I think is really relevant in the post (from a mod there, they're usually pretty good and not too rampant with their homerism)http://www.auburneagle.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=34868.0



I'd say Bama is ahead with Auburn second, especially if momma likes bama. Little Nicky is always very good at recruiting DB's since it's his background. But, Big Cat Weekend was a big hit with the kid and Auburn has a ton of momentum right now, including beating out Bama for TJ Yeldon.

Fwiw, I've heard nothing about UT (of late, anyway) at all.

Symple, good stuff man. It's always interesting to read what the other sites are saying.

Good stuff on Agholor. I've read that he might take a visit to USC this summer, and that'll be it for unofficial visits. The only way Texas could be a better position with Agholor would be if they started recruiting him as a sophomore. Agholor made it to Austin, enjoyed himself and has definitely told others he enjoyed himself. Coach Akina won't ever give up on Agholor.

Peat continues to be all over the place. It surprised me when Coach Searels passed on offering in state option Tre'von Armstead because Peat is so all over the place. Coach Searels must feel that he can get Armstead later because Texas is now focusing on Peat and Theus. If Peat fails to make an unofficial visit to Austin this summer, I'm going to be highly concerned. Connor Brewer said Peat is visiting Texas later this month, we'll see what happens.

It looks like the Geno Smith ship is sailing. I hope Coach Akina has had a conversation with Smith recently. If Smith is really down to Bama and Auburn, and if Texas is out, Akina needs to move on immediately. Floss said Texas could move on Colin Blake as soon as next week to replace Smith, and I expect they will.

[billfromlaketravis]

Funny tweet from WR Cayleb Jones to DB Geno Smith. I love the 2012 kids are going all out trying to make this class the best it can be.

@Cayleb_JonesTx4
Cayleb Jones
@SmithGeno4 I guess you can have number 4 since your a baller!!! Some girls told me you'd look handsome in burnt orange

With all the Bama and Auburn noise, I'm not sure even Connor and Cayleb can turn Geno Smith. Yes they got Kennedy Estelle to commit, but that was an entirely different situation. Cayleb does have a good sense of humor.

[mookie2001]

I haven't even heard Gino smiths name in almost a year, its Blake as a likely commit, peat and agholor as the dream commits, those two guys are almost unheard of to even be on the radar at this point national top 10 OOS guys. And good news dorial green beckham will be visiting Austin today and tomorrow as a long shot to get him off of OU and Missouri. Brooks sounds amusing just because he's a athlete who broke out relatively late, insider says his dad is actually involved in recruiting and goes by the book, which Mack loves but mr. Brooks has a lot of respect for his OU verbal.

Add a late bloomer or two by feb to a couple of those guys and the class, the 11-12 classes are just so good that they'll probably dissapoint, if that makes any sense

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Gerry H, as of 4 pm, the Beckhams are en route to Austin.

[shyne]

Hope they dont get stuck in I-35 traffic, he really wont want to come here then.

[billfromlaketravis]

More Texas QB news. ESPN's update on Connor Wood after last week's update on Case McCoy...

"Turns out redshirt freshman QB Connor Wood may be thinking along the same lines as Case McCoy. "I honestly was expecting that (Wood would transfer) sooner," a source told Blake Munroe of InsideTexas.com. "He thinks he is the best out of the group so he should try and play."

"The source in the McCoy item below echoed the above sentiment: "I know Wood is doing everything possible to refine his game and he's been working in private with a quarterback coach. Whenever the coaches do name the starters, I'll still stand by my statement 100 percent and tell you that someone will be transferring. I'm not sure if it will be Wood or McCoy, but someone will be gone in the long run."

[DesignatedT]

Dominique Wheeler to tech.. Seems about right.

[DirkDoesWork]

Like I said earlier in this thread, I didn't want Texas to have anything to do with Wheeler. He reminds me exactly of Lache Seastrunk. I'll take Thomas Johnson and Cayleb Jones over him all week and twice on Sunday.

As for DGB, that's very exciting news. That guy is a serious game changer.

[DMX7]

Wheeler is bad news. Complete trouble.

[billfromlaketravis]

Spring Westfield DL Anthony Smith also committed to Tech yesterday. Smith is a bit undersized, but he can play. Tubbs is starting to put it together in Lubbock. He's not the offensive mind that Leach was, but he can recruit his ass off. Tech is starting to put together a damn good DL.

Oh well. The conference needs to be strong from top to bottom. With Nebraska leaving, teams like Tech and Missouri will need to step up for conference respectability and strength of schedule.

[dirk4mvp]

lol them Ole Miss and Arizona niggas being ranked as high as Texas on NCAA 12


u mad ut fags?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lol overall B+ rating on NCAA 12

[billfromlaketravis]

Any DGB news? I read that Dorial will also be meeting with the Texas Basketball staff today.

[TFloss32]

Any DGB news? I read that Dorial will also be meeting with the Texas Basketball staff today.

Nothing yet, bud. I know he was still on campus as of 1:30. Hoping they stay the night once more.

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma just nabbed a big commitment from OL Ty Darlington of Apopka, FL:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ty-Darlington-109955

[billfromlaketravis]

Nothing yet, bud. I know he was still on campus as of 1:30. Hoping they stay the night once more.

I hope so Floss. Driving back to Missouri all night sounds painful. Personally, I'd spend the night and drive back in the morning.

Good pick up for OU. Darlington is one of the top rated centers in the country. OU has now pulled 3 pretty good recruits out of Florida this year. Let's hope Texas has similar success in Florida with Agholor and Marcell Harris.

[billfromlaketravis]

Tech just picked up Fort Bend Marshall OLB Ryan Flannigan. Tubbs is on a roll. They might complete their 2012 class by the end of the weekend.

[Blake]

Dominique Wheeler to tech.. Seems about right.

A&M offered him a scholarship too.

[ThePop]

A&M offered him a scholarship too.

To be fair, A&M offers every breathing football player in Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

To be fair, A&M offers every breathing football player in Texas.

This Pop, is true. Aggie just offered the entire Brenham Junior High 7th grade A team. Package deals accepted.

[DirkDoesWork]

lol them Ole Miss and Arizona niggas being ranked as high as Texas on NCAA 12


u mad ut fags?

I know you'll be mad when Johnathan Gray, Malcolm Brown and the entire Texas football team walk into "The Grove" and smash Ole Massa.

[billfromlaketravis]

Inside Texas' Blake Monroe is reporting that Andrus Peat will visit Texas within the next 3-4 weeks. Not the firm date we've been looking for, but this latest update is from the Peats. Peat is at Michigan today.

[shyne]

Any news on DGB?

[billfromlaketravis]

Gig Em 247 podcast with Gerry Hamilton and Jeff Howe. Definitely worth a listen if you can get past Taylor Hamm. Aggie and Texas 2012 and 2013 targets are discussed.

I miss the Inside Texas Recruiting Podcasts with Jeff Howe. Hopefully Blake Monroe will do the podcasts more often.

[billfromlaketravis]

Sorry here's the link : http://gigem247.podbean.com/

Yes there's some DGB stuff in there.

[DMX7]

I'm surprised not much has been reported on DGB.

[ThePop]

I'm surprised as well, it is too quiet.

[Blake]

To be fair, A&M offers every breathing football player in Texas.

Then wheeler to a&m would have sounded just as right as it does for tech.

And frankly every program has a bunch of dumb asses on the team.

Just score tds on saturday and we are good.

[DMX7]

Then wheeler to a&m would have sounded just as right as it does for tech.

And frankly every program has a bunch of dumb asses on the team.

Just score tds on saturday and we are good.

Well... some have claimed Wheeler is trouble (could just be non-sense though), so he does come with a word of caution. I don't think the Ohio State fans would agree that it's only about what goes on Saturday though.

[Blake]

I don't think the Ohio State fans would agree that it's only about what goes on Saturday though.

Part of "just score tds on saturday" means you have to be eligible to play on saturdays.

[DMX7]

Part of "just score tds on saturday" means you have to be eligible to play on saturdays.

That's true, but the problem is whether they're eligible or not is often not know until after the fact and after they've scored all those tds on Saturday.

[mookie2001]

except in Pryor's case, it all came out before their bowl game

[billfromlaketravis]

It's not much, but it's tidbit worthy:

@JeffHowe247
Jeff Howe
@GerryH247sports reported this evening that 5-star WR Dorial Green-Beckham's visit to Texas going well. No. 2 prospect in The247. #Hookem
13 minutes ago via web

[mookie2001]

tidbit from ob is it went good, but no facts, texas is probably still behind OU and Missouri but getting him on campus was certainly the first step

[billfromlaketravis]

tidbit from ob is it went good, but no facts, texas is probably still behind OU and Missouri but getting him on campus was certainly the first step

About what I expected. I think now that DGB has visited Texas, Wyatt will aggressively pursue him until Signing Day. Seeing as Wyatt has only DGB, Daniel Brooks and the 2013 targets to work on this summer, he'll have plenty of time to work on DGB.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

that guy DGB is 6-6 legit, heard he has limbs for arms

[Blake]

That's true, but the problem is whether they're eligible or not is often not know until after the fact and after they've scored all those tds on Saturday.

Do you think anyone believes that Ohio St didn't win the conference or the bowl game last year?

[TFloss32]

*Not much to report from the weekend as things have been very slow and everyone has been focused on WR Dorial Green-Beckham. He and his family arrived in Austin on Friday evening and left yesterday morning. The trip apparently went about as well as it could have and the staff covered nearly everything that they would on an official visit. I imagine the staff will do their best to get him back on campus in the fall. For those of you surprised with the lack of news on this one, don't be. The Beckhams are known to be a low-key family and don't do a lot of interviews. Just know that UT gave him a lot to think about and they played the "family atmosphere" card as much as possible.

*Back to the DB discussion...per OrangeBloods, a conversation with the father of ATH Daniel Brooks of Rockdale revealed that the staff has only spoken to him about playing offense and being an all-purpose type. A lot of us were wondering last week if an offer to DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis meant that the staff was already moving away from Brooks. If this bit of information is true, it looks like Brooks is not in the DB discussion at all (even though he could end up there in time) and has nothing to do with Blake; the staff could end up taking both players. I think Blake is a Longhorn when/if he's offered and hopefully we see movement on that front soon.

*There's another attrition rumor out there that a certain defensive player could be close to transferring. A name hasn't been given but supposedly he's done his best to irritate the staff by missing classes and practices. The coaches have made him aware of the consequences should he continue to make those bad decisions. Any guesses as to who it could be?! TE Dominique Jones is another guy to keep an eye on when it comes to potential transfers.

[TFloss32]

For those wondering about OL Andrus Peat, he did make it to Michigan this weekend and he'll be at Notre Dame today. A recent write-up on him has him making to trips to Texas and Auburn in July. Auburn may be a bit of a sleeper in this recruitment because Peat's father played with Auburn OL coach, Jeff Grimes, in the NFL and he's one hell of a recruiter (see Westerman, Christian).

[billfromlaketravis]

Good stuff Floss. The family atmosphere card was the appropriate one to play DGB. Wherever Dorial goes, the Beckhams will have to trust the coaches to take care of their son. Coach Wyatt and Coach Beckham have been friends for a long time. Just sayin.' I'm certain that Sally Brown was heavily involved in creating the family atmosphere. I'm glad Texas gave DGB something to think about. It sounds like Texas is a real player now with Missouri, Arkansas, OU and Bama. That's about all we could have asked for after this weekend.

Texas has done well with recruits that play it close to the vest like Jackson Jeffcoat and Johnathan Gray.

The Daniel Brooks offer remains confusing to me. The staff wants Brooks to possibly replace DJ Monroe when DJ hasn't contributed much of anything. Yes, that's not exactly DJ's fault, but it seems strange to offer Brooks in such a tight year. Especially when Dontre Wilson is more talented and versatile. Does Texas intend to take Brooks and Wilson? That's a bit redundant.

Why is Texas even issuing a final warning to this irritating player? Scholarships are so tight right now, that behavior shouldn't be tolerated. Unless said player is in the 2 deep, the staff should send him on his merry way. There's noise that it's a defensive player. The 247 posters think it's Christian Scott, but my guess is Bible. There's too much attrition smoke around Bible for there not to be a fire. Missing classes and practices sounds like a lazy player to me, Bible has certainly been lazy as hell since signing with Texas.

Good news on Peat visiting Texas soon, but this will be what his 25th unofficial visit? Well probably not that many unofficials, but Andrus Peat is either being extremely thorough or enjoys the hell out of the recruiting process. The latter would be a concern because it would put Coach Searels in a tough spot. Hopefully, Stacy knows something we don't. He did pass on Armstead to pursue Theus and Peat, so he's confident for some reason.

Texas is going to have make a huge impression on Peat's visit to distinguish themselves. I trust Coach Searels, but I have a gut feeling that Texas is just one of Peat's 13 that he is considering. If Texas stood out to Peat, I think he would have visited the 40 Acres sooner or at least mentioned Texas more often in interviews. Good luck to the staff, Peat is going to be a long chase.

Jeff Grimes continues to be a thorn in Texas' side. Get ready for Coach Searels and Coach Grimes to go head to head on many blue chip OLs in the future. Both Auburn and Texas will be looking to get footholds in Arizona.

[TFloss32]

The Daniel Brooks offer remains confusing to me. The staff wants Brooks to possibly replace DJ Monroe when DJ hasn't contributed much of anything. Yes, that's not exactly DJ's fault, but it seems strange to offer Brooks in such a tight year. Especially when Dontre Wilson is more talented and versatile. Does Texas intend to take Brooks and Wilson? That's a bit redundant.

I tend to agree on RB Dontre Wilson. I'd almost rather see Brooks' scholly go to DB Justin Thomas. He'll commit on the spot when/if he's offered.


Why is Texas even issuing a final warning to this irritating player? Scholarships are so tight right now, that behavior shouldn't be tolerated. Unless said player is in the 2 deep, the staff should send him on his merry way. There's noise that it's a defensive player. The 247 posters think it's Christian Scott, but my guess is Bible. There's too much attrition smoke around Bible for there not to be a fire. Missing classes and practices sounds like a lazy player to me, Bible has certainly been lazy as hell since signing with Texas.

I was being a bit facetious with my question. I'm also under the impression that it's DT Taylor Bible. He's been struggling in the classroom and doesn't seem to have that desire to cut his bad habits and be a better all-around student athlete. I'm with you, Bill. Trim the fat.


Hopefully, Stacy knows something we don't. He did pass on Armstead to pursue Theus and Peat, so he's confident for some reason.

I think Searels feels he's in a good spot with Armstead should things not work out with Peat and Theus. It'll just be interesting to see how long the staff waits since both guys will likely drag their recruitments to January.

[TFloss32]

An encouraging QB update for UT fans:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/20/quarterback-picture-coming-into-focus/

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma State just snatched up a QB:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Wes-Lunt-118578

[billfromlaketravis]

I tend to agree on RB Dontre Wilson. I'd almost rather see Brooks' scholly go to DB Justin Thomas. He'll commit on the spot when/if he's offered.



I was being a bit facetious with my question. I'm also under the impression that it's DT Taylor Bible. He's been struggling in the classroom and doesn't seem to have that desire to cut his bad habits and be a better all-around student athlete. I'm with you, Bill. Trim the fat.



I think Searels feels he's in a good spot with Armstead should things not work out with Peat and Theus. It'll just be interesting to see how long the staff waits since both guys will likely drag their recruitments to January.

Floss has Justin Thomas improved his transcript? I think that's the primary concern holding him back. I'd like to see Brooks remain committed to OU, and Texas use his spot a DB or an OT. Why couldn't Brooks' offer go to a player like Kyle Fuller? Dontre Wilson is a much better player than Brooks, and Texas can get him in 2013.

I hope the irritating player is Bible. Bible has gotten plenty of chances. If he's not working his ass off this summer. It's time for him to eat himself out of a scholarship elsewhere.

I'd hate to lose a senior DB in Christian Scott. I'd like to see what Christian can do in Diaz's system.

Finally Texas slow plays an in state recruit in Armstead. He's committed to Baylor, he's not going anywhere. That being said I don't like our chances with Peat or Theus. Peat is frankly all over the place, and Theus will be a tough pull from Florida or Georgia. Coach Searels getting either would be a small miracle in my opinion.

[billfromlaketravis]

Good Peat Tweet from Cayleb Jones:

@Cayleb_JonesTx4
Cayleb Jones
Hey Longhorn Nation my boy @AndrusPeat is a beast O-lineman were trying to get to join the 40acres yall give him some Texas love #futurehorn
1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone

[billfromlaketravis]

Another Peat tweet from super recruiter Connor Brewer:

ConnorBrewer7 Connor Brewer
Hey #UT #Longhorns people follow my boy and future longhorn (hopefully) @AndrusPeat

[billfromlaketravis]

Not trying to spam the board, last tweet I promise:

AndrusPeat Andrus Peat
@
@Cayleb_JonesTx4 @ConnorBrewer7 Ay can yall hook me up w some UT followers???

[billfromlaketravis]

Borrowed from Shaggy :

From Gerry & Jeff:
DGB & his family enjoyed their visit. He was engaged and interested throughout. He spent a lot of time w/Mack & Coach Wyatt along with the staff. Strong sense of family and Mack were a positive.

[ThePop]

As cool as that is, it seems he is simply gathering fans from all schools.

[billfromlaketravis]

As cool as that is, it seems he is simply gathering fans from all schools.

Not cool Andrus, not cool. As long as the Peats don't get a restraining order on Connor Brewer, I'll continue to hope.

[TFloss32]

Floss has Justin Thomas improved his transcript?

I honestly don't know anything about that. The only thing I've seen on Thomas recently is a rumor about Major Applewhite telling him that last DB spot would be evaluated into the upcoming season. I hope they lock up DB Colin Blake in the next few weeks and then eventually decide to offer Thomas if another recruitment doesn't go well.

[billfromlaketravis]

I honestly don't know anything about that. The only thing I've seen on Thomas recently is a rumor about Major Applewhite telling him that last DB spot would be evaluated into the upcoming season. I hope they lock up DB Colin Blake in the next few weeks and then eventually decide to offer Thomas if another recruitment doesn't go well.

Works for me. Interesting that the last DB spot could be evaluated into the season.

[BU Spur]

McKinney Boyd defensive end Jamal Palmer committed to Baylor.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/baylor/football/recruiting/player-Jamal-Palmer-89922;_ylt=AguXWCAvYE4uS57k.VikwY5erJB4

[TFloss32]

McKinney Boyd defensive end Jamal Palmer committed to Baylor.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/baylor/football/recruiting/player-Jamal-Palmer-89922;_ylt=AguXWCAvYE4uS57k.VikwY5erJB4

Seemed as if things were headed in that direction when he went to Waco instead of J12. Good for him.

[billfromlaketravis]

A. Maceo Smith to McKinney Boyd to Baylor. Culture. Shock. Best of luck to Palmer.

[TFloss32]

An interesting development that could potentially affect the recruitment of ATH Daniel Brooks. As we all know Brooks' father's job keeps him on the road the majority of the week and that's kept him from meeting the UT staff thus far. He's been working in Port Lavaca and has been driving back-and-forth between there and Rockdale for some time. Well, the family has made the decision to move to Port Lavaca and Brooks will finish up his high school career at Calhoun HS. He just got that much further away from Norman.

[billfromlaketravis]

An interesting development that could potentially affect the recruitment of ATH Daniel Brooks. As we all know Brooks' father's job keeps him on the road the majority of the week and that's kept him from meeting the UT staff thus far. He's been working in Port Lavaca and has been driving back-and-forth between there and Rockdale for some time. Well, the family has made the decision to move to Port Lavaca and Brooks will finish up his high school career at Calhoun HS. He just got that much further away from Norman.

Good for the Brooks family. I'm glad to hear that they will be together as a family again. I still would like to see the Brooks' Texas offer go away.

[TFloss32]

Latest from Recruitocosm. Tipsy had the opportunity to speak with the mother of DE Torshiro Davis.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/21/shreveport-woodlawns-torshiro-davis-in-high-definition/

[billfromlaketravis]

Tips speaks samurai?

[billfromlaketravis]

Burrowed from other sources:

The recruitment of athlete Nelson Agholor (Tamp, Fla./Berkeley Prep) continues to be one without much known other than the schools the 6-foot-1, 180-pound electric playmaker has unofficially visited.


Agholor was talking up Texas at a recent 7-on-7 in Tampa
Agholor, the No. 22 prospect in The247, visited Texas and TCU in early June. Upon returning home, he participated in a 7-on-7 tournament in the Tampa area.

During the event, a source told Hookem.com that Agholor was overheard telling a 2012 prospect committed to an SEC East program, “You need to go check out Texas”.

He added, “If you love football, you should go check out Texas. It’s a football school.”

The source said Agholor was talking up Texas in a big way to the 2012 prospect. Texas was the only school Agholor was talking up during that few minute period of time.

Shortly after, Agholor was approached by a newspaper reporter and went back into “media mode” as so many kids do these days.

Agholor has taken unofficial visits to Florida, Florida State, USC, Auburn, Georgia and UCF in addition to Texas and TCU. He will be going back to USC this summer.

Texas defensive backs coach Duane Akina is heading up the Agholor recruitment. Akina made a school stop at Berkeley Prep in early May. The Longhorns have talked with Agholor about playing defensive back and receiver.
Prior to June, USC, Florida and Florida State were considered to be the top three by media members in the Sunshine State.

[billfromlaketravis]

DGB and other recruiting notes from Ketch's 10 Thoughts:


No. 4 - About that Dorial Green-Beckham visit this weekend?

I had a chance to speak with a good source this weekend about the state of recruiting for the Longhorns on the heels of DGB's visit this weekend, as well as a few waves in a couple of in-state recruitments (Colin Blake/Daniel Brooks).

The single biggest frustration I'm sensing from those close to the program centers around the difficulties of getting such a late start on all of their 2012 pursuits. While it might not seem like a big deal in light of their dominant pull inside Texas' borders, it is being felt with the out-of-state recruits.

As it relates to DGB, it's a hurdle that is going to be tough to clear. The good news is that the Longhorns were hoping to make a strong impression ? a really strong impression ? and they did. That being said, there's a feeling that DGB isn't going to be won over in a weekend, so time needs to become a staunch ally for the Longhorns in his recruitment.

The person I spoke with indicated that another visit in the fall or during the final months of the recruiting process would prove to be critical.

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is this recruitment. This weekend was a positive step in the right direction. More need to take place.

As for Brooks, I get the sense that the Longhorns really like him and there's some belief that OU's head start on them in recruiting is the only thing holding them back. The Longhorns sort of brought a knife to a gun show and they'll need to be Doc Holliday-like to win the battle, but they've got a fighting chance.

Finally, the situation for the final defensive back offer might take more time to develop, possibly into the season.

p.s. - Whatever this staff does in 2012 in recruiting is considered the low bench-mark moving forward. Without even asking about 2013, I was told that the staff feels very good about their position with the preferred targets among the current junior class. Very, very good.

[billfromlaketravis]

Daniel Brooks article:

http://www.caller.com/news/2011/jun/...on-to-play-at/

PORT LAVACA — The buzz around Port Lavaca Calhoun's football team might get a little louder if an Oklahoma commit decides to remain along the Gulf Coast this fall.

Daniel Brooks, who ran for more than 1,600 yards and had five interceptions for Class 3A Rockdale last fall, has moved with his family to the Calhoun County Independent School District. Brooks' father was recently transferred by Alcoa to the Port Lavaca area.

"They have been here about a month," Port Lavaca Calhoun athletic director and football coach Richard Whitaker said. "I don't count on players before they are enrolled in school, but I would say (Brooks playing for Port Lavaca Calhoun) is probably going to happen."

Brooks currently is committed to Oklahoma, but he's part of a recruiting battle as he visited the University of Texas earlier this month and received a scholarship offer from the Longhorns.

The 5-foot-9, 175 speedster, who won the 3A state title in 100 meters, could fit nicely into a loaded Sandcrabs' backfield. The option offense returns quarterback Joseph Bargas (more than 1,500 yards rushing in 2010), fullback Brandon Griffiths (more than 1,700 yards) and slotback Jeremy Loya (more than 1,000 yards and 10 yards per carry).

"Our left slotback graduated, so he could fit nicely there," Whitaker said. "That would be something to have a backfield with four 1,000-yard rushers."

Whitaker also could see Brooks slipping into the Sandcrabs' defensive backfield behind a pair of four-year starters at linebacker in Nick McCrory and Alex Trevino.

Now it's just a matter of the Brooks family settling into the area and finishing some school transfer paperwork before one of the top ranked 4A teams in the state, according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football, adds a potent piece of the puzzle.

Port Lavaca Calhoun opens the season on Friday, Aug. 26 at Calallen.

[Isitjustme?]

Sup guys?

Just thought you'd want to know theres this one kid who plays for the local middle school who is like a total stud. I mean cannon arm, elite vision, and fast feet. Anyway I saw him wearing a UT shirt in the grocery store today. Just thought I'd keep you scros up to date.

[Prime1]

Daniel Brooks article:

http://www.caller.com/news/2011/jun/...on-to-play-at/

PORT LAVACA — The buzz around Port Lavaca Calhoun's football team might get a little louder if an Oklahoma commit decides to remain along the Gulf Coast this fall.

Daniel Brooks, who ran for more than 1,600 yards and had five interceptions for Class 3A Rockdale last fall, has moved with his family to the Calhoun County Independent School District. Brooks' father was recently transferred by Alcoa to the Port Lavaca area.

"They have been here about a month," Port Lavaca Calhoun athletic director and football coach Richard Whitaker said. "I don't count on players before they are enrolled in school, but I would say (Brooks playing for Port Lavaca Calhoun) is probably going to happen."

Brooks currently is committed to Oklahoma, but he's part of a recruiting battle as he visited the University of Texas earlier this month and received a scholarship offer from the Longhorns.

The 5-foot-9, 175 speedster, who won the 3A state title in 100 meters, could fit nicely into a loaded Sandcrabs' backfield. The option offense returns quarterback Joseph Bargas (more than 1,500 yards rushing in 2010), fullback Brandon Griffiths (more than 1,700 yards) and slotback Jeremy Loya (more than 1,000 yards and 10 yards per carry).

"Our left slotback graduated, so he could fit nicely there," Whitaker said. "That would be something to have a backfield with four 1,000-yard rushers."

Whitaker also could see Brooks slipping into the Sandcrabs' defensive backfield behind a pair of four-year starters at linebacker in Nick McCrory and Alex Trevino.

Now it's just a matter of the Brooks family settling into the area and finishing some school transfer paperwork before one of the top ranked 4A teams in the state, according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football, adds a potent piece of the puzzle.

Port Lavaca Calhoun opens the season on Friday, Aug. 26 at Calallen.

Article was a good read.

[billfromlaketravis]

Bring on the Colin Blake offer, Geno Smith is not visiting this summer.

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Atlanta, Ga. CB Geno Smith will not visit Texas or Notre Dame this summer due to "family obligations". Bama & Auburn remain his leaders. #UT
56 minutes ago via web

[Blake]

Sup guys?

Just thought you'd want to know theres this one kid who plays for the local middle school who is like a total stud. I mean cannon arm, elite vision, and fast feet. Anyway I saw him wearing a UT shirt in the grocery store today. Just thought I'd keep you scros up to date.

lol following middle schoolers around

[billfromlaketravis]

Gerry Hamilton on Bill King previewing the 2011 Texas Longhorns. It’s a 2 parter, part 2 is in on the right side: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm50nzQaJGM

[TFloss32]

Bring on the Colin Blake offer, Geno Smith is not visiting this summer.

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Atlanta, Ga. CB Geno Smith will not visit Texas or Notre Dame this summer due to "family obligations". Bama & Auburn remain his leaders. #UT
56 minutes ago via web

I still wonder if he'll get to Austin for an official visit this fall seeing as how Brewer and Jones have been recruiting him pretty hard.

[TFloss32]

OL Trey Keenan of Argyle has committed to Texas Tech.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trey-Keenan-114491

[billfromlaketravis]

I still wonder if he'll get to Austin for an official visit this fall seeing as how Brewer and Jones have been recruiting him pretty hard.

I dunno Floss. It's very risky to not offer Blake because Akina is waiting on an official visit from Geno Smith that might not never come. I think we're in agreement that Texas must lock up one more corner for 2012. I believe Blake and Smith are close enough that Akina should go with Blake and not look back. In my opinion, if / when Blake signs he will be the best DB in Texas' current class.

[TFloss32]

Encouraging tweet from OL Andrus Peat:

@AndrusPeat
Texas fans I'm in the process of scheduling a visit. Most likely in July #hookem

[billfromlaketravis]

Encouraging tweet from OL Andrus Peat:

@AndrusPeat
Texas fans I'm in the process of scheduling a visit. Most likely in July #hookem

Good stuff. Hopefully, Peat narrows his list after the Texas visit.

[Blake]

OL Trey Keenan of Argyle has committed to Texas Tech.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trey-Keenan-114491

Reading about him, he seemed like a target for a lot of schools.

He must have been as close to 4 star as possible without being a 4 star.

[TFloss32]

Reading about him, he seemed like a target for a lot of schools.

He must have been as close to 4 star as possible without being a 4 star.

He's ranked a little lower than I thought he would be initially, but it's a good pick-up for Tech. I would have been happy with Keenan at UT.

[billfromlaketravis]

He's ranked a little lower than I thought he would be initially, but it's a good pick-up for Tech. I would have been happy with Keenan at UT.

Keenan was ranked right behind Michael Starts on the LSR 100 for quite some time. I'm not sure how Starts can be one of the top recruits in the country while Keenan is often forgotten.

I still think Armstead has better feet, agility and quickness, but I too would be happy with Keenan at Texas. Good pick up for Tech.

[Blake]

Keenan was ranked right behind Michael Starts on the LSR 100 for quite some time. I'm not sure how Starts can be one of the top recruits in the country while Keenan is often forgotten.

I still think Armstead has better feet, agility and quickness, but I too would be happy with Keenan at Texas. Good pick up for Tech.

Starts was another fine pick up.

Along with getting H. Vaitai, it's been a tremendous recruiting season for linemen for Tech.

[billfromlaketravis]

Connor Brewer = Tim Brewster. More encouraging Peat news:

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Just spoke with #UT QB Commit Connor Brewer. Andrus Peat will visit #Texas in July and Brewer will accompany him. #Longhorns #Horns
4 minutes ago via web

[rjv]

Sup guys?

Just thought you'd want to know theres this one kid who plays for the local middle school who is like a total stud. I mean cannon arm, elite vision, and fast feet. Anyway I saw him wearing a UT shirt in the grocery store today. Just thought I'd keep you scros up to date.

:lol

undoubtedly, and sadly, there are probably some people who would be serious about this.

[TFloss32]

Connor Brewer = Tim Brewster. More encouraging Peat news:

@ITBlake
Blake Munroe
Just spoke with #UT QB Commit Connor Brewer. Andrus Peat will visit #Texas in July and Brewer will accompany him. #Longhorns #Horns
4 minutes ago via web

Such a baller he is.

[ThePop]

http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=14&cfg=bb&yr=2011

Hey cucks, what's it like not having a top 4 2011 basketball recruiting class :lmao

Like normal? What's it like not having a top 3 recruiting class?

[ThePop]

@AndrusPeat - Can anyone guess my top 5 schools?? Just 4 fun

@ConnorBrewer7 - @AndrusPeat top 5: Texas , Texas , Texas , Texas , Texas

@AndrusPeat - @ConnorBrewer7 LOL good job buddy haha
:lol

With the visit coming and brewer/jones developing a friendship with him, I feel better about our chances.

[BU Spur]

Very interesting thing Kendall Sanders posted on his Facebook.

"For the last few months it's been said that I made a statement that I didnt make...so I think its time that I correct it. I never said that I wouldnt play defense. I said that I would prefer to play offense. I will play whatever the coaches (professionals) think is in my as well as the school's best interest. One more thing I keep being asked why wont I go to UT well that opportunity has not presented itself...."

The post heard around the recruiting world. I have to say, I can respect him for wanting to set the record straight.

[shyne]

Very interesting thing Kendall Sanders posted on his Facebook.

"For the last few months it's been said that I made a statement that I didnt make...so I think its time that I correct it. I never said that I wouldnt play defense. I said that I would prefer to play offense. I will play whatever the coaches (professionals) think is in my as well as the school's best interest. One more thing I keep being asked why wont I go to UT well that opportunity has not presented itself...."

The post heard around the recruiting world. I have to say, I can respect him for wanting to set the record straight.

Well lets see what happens now that Geno Smith has got bought out.

good find btw.

[billfromlaketravis]

Very interesting thing Kendall Sanders posted on his Facebook.

"For the last few months it's been said that I made a statement that I didnt make...so I think its time that I correct it. I never said that I wouldnt play defense. I said that I would prefer to play offense. I will play whatever the coaches (professionals) think is in my as well as the school's best interest. One more thing I keep being asked why wont I go to UT well that opportunity has not presented itself...."

The post heard around the recruiting world. I have to say, I can respect him for wanting to set the record straight.

Holy s***, BU Spur. That's one hell of a post. Welcome to the Spurs Talk Trust Circle. Excellent dig, just excellent.

[ThePop]

lol 5 second violation with the game on the line

lollearntocountandinsultusinasportthatreallymatter stoourschool

[shyne]

I don't know why the fuck Mack is playing around with Sanders if this is true. I thought he loved him at the spring game.

[TFloss32]

OL John Michael McGee of Texarkana has committed to OU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-John%20Michael-McGee-104801

[ThePop]

OL John Michael McGee of Texarkana has committed to OU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-John%20Michael-McGee-104801

Too bad, we could have had him (should have).

[TFloss32]

Very interesting thing Kendall Sanders posted on his Facebook.

"For the last few months it's been said that I made a statement that I didnt make...so I think its time that I correct it. I never said that I wouldnt play defense. I said that I would prefer to play offense. I will play whatever the coaches (professionals) think is in my as well as the school's best interest. One more thing I keep being asked why wont I go to UT well that opportunity has not presented itself...."

Posts like this make me wonder if Sanders is advertising his feelings without directly telling the UT staff. Lots of coaches have Facebook these days as they are allowed to communicate with recruits as much as they want via that avenue. Guys like Duane Akina and Manny Diaz would see this update. It's almost like he's campaigning for himself a bit right now as the summer has almost come and gone and UT hasn't flinched in his recruitment. Maybe he's getting a bit antsy.

[TFloss32]

Too bad, we could have had him (should have).

Yeah, not sure what the thought process was in this one. If you end up landing a guy like OL Andrus Peat, it will be a moot point. With that said, he's still a Top 100 guy and uber talented. I guess the staff felt like he didn't have OT potential and that's what they're looking for right now.

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't know why the fuck Mack is playing around with Sanders if this is true. I thought he loved him at the spring game.

Agreed shyne. I've been pining for Blake as the next in state DB offer, but only because Sanders seemed unwilling to play DB. It sounds like that has now changed. I hope Coach Akina and Mack give Kendall Sanders a call soon.

[billfromlaketravis]

Posts like this make me wonder if Sanders is advertising his feelings without directly telling the UT staff. Lots of coaches have Facebook these days as they are allowed to communicate with recruits as much as they want via that avenue. Guys like Duane Akina and Manny Diaz would see this update. It's almost like he's campaigning for himself a bit right now as the summer has almost come and gone and UT hasn't flinched in his recruitment. Maybe he's getting a bit antsy.

Good thoughts Floss. A completely plausible scenario. Akina and Mack should call Sanders possible bluff and offer him solely as a DB.

[billfromlaketravis]

Yeah, not sure what the thought process was in this one. If you end up landing a guy like OL Andrus Peat, it will be a moot point. With that said, he's still a Top 100 guy and uber talented. I guess the staff felt like he didn't have OT potential and that's what they're looking for right now.

I'm OK with how the McGee recruitment played out. I think Coach Searels invited him down to make sure he couldn't play OT. Yes it sucks that McGee drove all the way from Texarkana and didn't receive an offer. McGee is a hell of a center prospect, but ships are tight this year and Texas is looking excellent with Darius James. If Texas gets Darius James as their next center, I'm completely fine with passing on McGee.

[symple19]

On Geno Smith:

http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2011/06/22/geno-smith-says-alabama-and-auburn-are-frontrunners/

[billfromlaketravis]

On Geno Smith:

http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2011/06/22/geno-smith-says-alabama-and-auburn-are-frontrunners/

Could be time for Texas to move on from Smith. Choose either Sanders (if he's sincere) or Colin Blake and don't look back.

[symple19]

Not sure about that Bill. If UT really wants to make inroads into the southeast, they should pursue the kids they really want, regardless. Even if they're not successful initially, it will show other players that they're serious and willing to put their school up against anyone else's. UT has some selling points that nobody else does, like their own network etc.

Schools that have been successful nationally (Notre Dame, USC) will chase a kid no matter where he is if they think he's a fit. No reason UT can't be one of those schools as well

[billfromlaketravis]

Not sure about that Bill. If UT really wants to make inroads into the southeast, they should pursue the kids they really want, regardless. Even if they're not successful initially, it will show other players that they're serious and willing to put their school up against anyone else's. UT has some selling points that nobody else does, like their own network etc.

Schools that have been successful nationally (Notre Dame, USC) will chase a kid no matter where he is if they think he's a fit. No reason UT can't be one of those schools as well

You make a good point symple, but Geno Smith has cancelled his visit to Texas, and has repeatedly named Auburn and Bama as his favorites. It looks bad for Texas from the outside. Now if Geno Smith and his family were to promise an official visit to Texas during communication with Akina, that would certainly change things.

If the Texas staff is confident that they can get Colin Blake or Kendall Sanders anytime they want them, then by all means, wait out Geno Smith.

The Texas staff is plenty serious about making in roads in the Southeast. They are aggressively recruiting Nelson Agholor, Marcell Harris and Torshiro Davis.

[symple19]

You make a good point symple, but Geno Smith has cancelled his visit to Texas, and has repeatedly named Auburn and Bama as his favorites. It looks bad for Texas from the outside. Now if Geno Smith and his family were to promise an official visit to Texas during communication with Akina, that would certainly change things.

If the Texas staff is confident that they can get Colin Blake or Kendall Sanders anytime they want them, then by all means, wait out Geno Smith.

The Texas staff is plenty serious about making in roads in the Southeast. They are aggressively recruiting Nelson Agholor, Marcell Harris and Torshiro Davis.

:tu

I would never suggest a team blindly pursue a guy if it means they lose out on another. But becoming a regular presence on the trail down here will go a long way, imo, especially with everything UT has to offer.

Would love to see anyone other than Tenn/UF get Harris, so if Geno doesn't work out I hope you guys grab him. (is that the plan, to offer him if Geno goes elsewhere?)

[billfromlaketravis]

:tu

I would never suggest a team blindly pursue a guy if it means they lose out on another. But becoming a regular presence on the trail down here will go a long way, imo, especially with everything UT has to offer.

Would love to see anyone other than Tenn/UF get Harris, so if Geno doesn't work out I hope you guys grab him. (is that the plan, to offer him if Geno goes elsewhere?)

Sorry for the confusion, Marcell Harris is a 2013 recruit. Texas and Florida are said to be the early leaders. Harris and his father visited Texas on June 12th. Harris is a Florida legacy, his father played at UF for Spurrier. However, Mr. Harris had some very kind things to say about Texas.

Texas doesn't offer kids recruits until February of their junior years, but it's almost a certainty that Harris was promised an offer when he visited Texas earlier this month.

[TFloss32]

Here's an update on the 2013 offensive guys to get you caught up:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/23/a-thorough-look-at-2013s-early-headliners-offense/

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss, has there been any movement on a new DB offer? Do you think the DB evaluations will go into the season?

[TFloss32]

Floss, has there been any movement on a new DB offer? Do you think the DB evaluations will go into the season?

Not that I've seen, bud. I was hoping we'd see some movement this week since Duane Akina personally called DB Colin Blake last week to inform him about a possible offer. Like we talked about before, with all of the back-and-forth of trying to figure out where to allocate each scholarship, it's possible the staff is just in wait-and-see mode right now since interest from certain players seems to go up and down every week (i.e. OL Andrus Peat).

[TFloss32]

Bill-

Read your comment on the latest Recruitocosm article. With regards to the OL, I think the assumption is being made that you go into each cycle wanting to take at least four OL (kind of like taking at least one QB every year). If a guy like OL Ja'Braylin Thomas is your fifth guy, you almost have to take him. Don't see how you can pass up that guy. He just may not be offered as quickly as the other prospects.

[billfromlaketravis]

Not that I've seen, bud. I was hoping we'd see some movement this week since Duane Akina personally called DB Colin Blake last week to inform him about a possible offer. Like we talked about before, with all of the back-and-forth of trying to figure out where to allocate each scholarship, it's possible the staff is just in wait-and-see mode right now since interest from certain players seems to go up and down every week (i.e. OL Andrus Peat).

I hope Blake is patient kid because it seems like Texas is jerking him around some. I'd like to see the staff makes a decision and move forward. Evaluating DBs into the season seems more like a plea for more time than than a true evaluation. I'm fine with Texas slow playing Blake, but they better be damn sure they can get him when it's decision time.

It sounds insane that Texas might be slow playing the best DB in the state. Texas clearly missed Blake during the early evaluation period, but that can probably be attributed to the coaching turnover.

[billfromlaketravis]

Bill-

Read your comment on the latest Recruitocosm article. With regards to the OL, I think the assumption is being made that you go into each cycle wanting to take at least four OL (kind of like taking at least one QB every year). If a guy like OL Ja'Braylin Thomas is your fifth guy, you almost have to take him. Don't see how you can pass up that guy. He just may not be offered as quickly as the other prospects.

Floss do you think Thomas will be invited to a Junior Day? It'd be hard to have Thomas in Austin on one J Days and not offer him, especially if he's ready to commit early. Agreed, you don't pass on a recruit like Ja'Braylin Thomas if you can get him.

The in state OL depth is outstanding in 2013. I don't see the need to go out of state, but you wonder if Coach Searels will want to keep building those OOS bridges. Correct if I'm wrong Floss, but doesn't Shreveport Woodlawn have an excellent 2013 OT? I apologize his name escapes me at the moment. I wonder if any OOS OLs get serious looks or offers from Texas in 2013.

[TFloss32]

Floss do you think Thomas will be invited to a Junior Day? It'd be hard to have Thomas in Austin on one J Days and not offer him, especially if he's ready to commit early. Agreed, you don't pass on a recruit like Ja'Braylin Thomas if you can get him.

The in state OL depth is outstanding in 2013. I don't see the need to go out of state, but you wonder if Coach Searels will want to keep building those OOS bridges. Correct if I'm wrong Floss, but doesn't Shreveport Woodlawn have an excellent 2013 OT? I apologize his name escapes me at the moment. I wonder if any OOS OLs get serious looks or offers from Texas in 2013.

Yeah, I think he will be. Just not sure which one if you plan on bringing in James, Perkins, Robinson and Raulerson to the first Junior Day.

The prospect from Shreveport Woodlawn I think you're referencing is DT Christopher Robinson who showed pretty well at J12. There an OT named Josh Thomas from Shreveport Evangel Christian that the staff will be looking at as well.

[billfromlaketravis]

Yeah, I think he will be. Just not sure which one if you plan on bringing in James, Perkins, Robinson and Raulerson to the first Junior Day.

The prospect from Shreveport Woodlawn I think you're referencing is DT Christopher Robinson who showed pretty well at J12. There an OT named Josh Thomas from Shreveport Evangel Christian that the staff will be looking at as well.

You're right Floss. I got my Shreveport high schools crossed up. I remember reading during Rasco's recruitment that Evangel Christian had a stud 2013 OT. Josh Thomas is the only 2013 OOS OL that I've seen mentioned as a possible Texas target.

[billfromlaketravis]

Burrowed from the Shag:

Gerry just posted another update. In it, he says that he is continuing to hear how impressive Texas was for DGB and his family. He stated that it has as much to do with the support staff and "wow" factor of Texas as it does anything on the field. He still believes that we are behind Mizzou and OU, but definitely in the running and not just another listed school.

Later on in the post he responded to another poster's question with:
For now, knowing Texas made up ground and is in the game, as of last night, is what the best news is.
Great news...

[billfromlaketravis]

I’d add that Texas is on an OOS recruit visit roll. Let it ride when Andrus Peat visits in July.

It’s one thing for a recruit to go into media mode and say some positive things to homer recruiting sites right after the visit. It’s quite another thing to continue to gush about the visit in private, days afterward as in the case of Harris, Agholor and now DGB. Whatever the new regime is doing during this high profile unofficial visits, it’s working. I can’t wait to see what the staff can do with the official visits.

[TFloss32]

"For the last few months it's been said that I made a statement that I didnt make...so I think its time that I correct it. I never said that I wouldnt play defense. I said that I would prefer to play offense. I will play whatever the coaches (professionals) think is in my as well as the school's best interest. One more thing I keep being asked why wont I go to UT well that opportunity has not presented itself...."

Here's a status update on ATH Kendall Sanders after his Facebook post that go so much attention. Tips from Recruitocosm had the opportunity to speak with him yesterday.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/24/kendall-sanders-speaks-out/

[TFloss32]

An update on some of the 2013 defensive targets:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/24/defense-a-look-at-the-2013-headliners/

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's a status update on ATH Kendall Sanders after his Facebook post that go so much attention. Tips from Recruitocosm had the opportunity to speak with him yesterday.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/24/kendall-sanders-speaks-out/

Floss do you see anything coming from this Sanders' Facebook post? Will this be the catalyst that gets Sanders a Texas offer? Honestly, I'm kind of over Kendall Sanders' recruitment. Sanders is a fan favorite, but I think Colin Blake is close enough that Texas could go with Blake over Sanders and not look back.

[BU Spur]

Floss do you see anything coming from this Sanders' Facebook post? Will this be the catalyst that gets Sanders a Texas offer? Honestly, I'm kind of over Kendall Sanders' recruitment. Sanders is a fan favorite, but I think Colin Blake is close enough that Texas could go with Blake over Sanders and not look back.

I wonder if Sanders making the issue such a public display is a turnoff for Texas' staff. Either this is an innocent post meant to get his true friends and Facebook stalkers off his back or this was his way of trying to get Texas' interest.

Whatever gets him to drop Okie Lite is fine with me.

[billfromlaketravis]

Possible DB clarity from Bobby Burton:

SurferHorn said...

Who is higher on the UT board - Geno Smith or Landon Collins?

Any chance the staff is slow playing Collins, b/c they are confident in landing Smith and/or Agholor?

Agholor has been told he can play either offense or defense (or both), so I assume the staff will hold a spot for him as long as necessary.

Looks like Colin Blake is the back up plan to Smith and/or Collins.

Is Kendall Sanders, despite his commitment to Okie State, still in play?

* Smith vs Collins isn't a true question. Smith is a corner, Collins a safety. Texas may take a corner and a safety in this class, so they are not ranked against one another on "the board".

* No chance. They are not slow-playing Collins. Agholor has paid his own way to campus and even though Collins is a five-hour drive away, he hasn't made it in yet. Smith is a long, long shot for Texas, period.

* They wouldn't necessarily hold a spot "as long as necessary". They may hold it for a long time, but at some point if they decide they also want a couple of other guys, then it may go that route.

* Not necessarily on Blake. Not sure he's the first one in play.

* Sanders and Texas are in play but only remotely. Sanders wanted to play receiver and that offer has gone out to Daniel Brooks and they're waiting on DGB, too. At defensive back, I think if he really communicated with the coaches that he would play corner, I think he'd probably get an offer. But he and the coaches have to get on the same page on that and there's no guarantee of that happening, or even that it should happen if he truly prefers offense.

[billfromlaketravis]

My thoughts on Kendall Sanders and Texas, DB recruiting:

I honestly think Sanders to Texas is on life support. I know Sanders is a fan favorite, especially on the ‘Cosm, but it’s very plausible that Texas has moved on. This happens almost every year, it’s a reality of the 85 Scholarships Era.

Texas is still in contact with Blake. Akina called him last week and told him an offer might be coming soon. There’s some noise that Blake’s offer has been sent to Mack for approval.

I stress that this is a fluid situation, where the staff changes their mind often. The lack of attrition has thrown a monkey wrench into the staff’s 2012 plan. The coaches have told recruits that they might evaluate DBs going into the season. This tells me two things. 1) Texas is waiting for attrition that will almost certainly come when the depth chart is set by the Rice game. 2) They are waiting out Agholor, and the other OOS prospects. Burton said that Geno Smith is a long, long shot shot for Texas period. If Burton knows that the coaches definitely know that. Geno Smith might be off the board, but the other OOS targets are still in play.

If there’s one universal truth in Texas’ 2012 recruiting, it’s Texas needs one more DB and he needs to be tall. Colin Blake is both, and Akina is consistently communicating with him. Y’all take your assumptions from there.

[Isitjustme?]

BREAKING NEWS: Perry was spotted sporting a UT Trapper Keeper in class today!

Mack might want to swoop in and get this kid to sign an early commit letter...

[billfromlaketravis]

Torshiro Davis article : http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20110625/SPORTS/110624020/LSU-recruit-Torshiro-Davis-sharpening-skills-by-shaping-up

[billfromlaketravis]

Landon Collins notes from the Twitter:

GhostofBigRoy Wescott Eberts
Earlier in the summer, Collins talked about possibly visiting Austin, but does not have a trip planned at this point.
45 minutes ago


GhostofBigRoy Wescott Eberts
#Horns may be backing off of LA prospect Landon Collins, who says he isn't being recruited very hard by Texas right now.
46 minutes ago

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss do you think Texas will give Plano Prestonwood OL/DE Christian Morgan a serious look next year? I know Darius James, A'Shawn Robinson, Jake Raulerson, Kent Perkins and Ja'Braylin Thomas are the top 5 are at OL right now, but Morgan has excellent film on both sides of the ball. I think at the very least Morgan could help Texas at DE. Morgan has numerous Longhorns in the family and has been quoted as saying that he would commit to Texas if offered. Morgan is listed 6'4'' 244 per Rivals.

Film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrQ-at_l_B0

Granted, it's against private school competition, but Morgan is dominant in that film.

Full disclosure, I have some ties to Prestonwood Baptist Church.

[billfromlaketravis]

The blessed Andrus Peat news if finally here:

JB_UTSN Jordan Bishop
Andrus Peat news: Peat is setting up his visit to Texas July 21st-23rd. Still looking to visit Auburn and Nebraska after Texas #HookEmHorns

[TFloss32]

The blessed Andrus Peat news if finally here:

JB_UTSN Jordan Bishop
Andrus Peat news: Peat is setting up his visit to Texas July 21st-23rd. Still looking to visit Auburn and Nebraska after Texas #HookEmHorns

Two to three day visit and hopefully Brewer accompanies him. Can't beat that.

[TFloss32]

Floss do you think Texas will give Plano Prestonwood OL/DE Christian Morgan a serious look next year?

I've seen his name mentioned here and there as a TE prospect, but that's about it. Probably a bit early to know on Morgan.

[TFloss32]

BREAKING NEWS: Perry was spotted sporting a UT Trapper Keeper in class today!

Mack might want to swoop in and get this kid to sign an early commit letter...

@ Isitjustme?

It's definitely just you trying to derail a good thread. You've made your point that you think this is all ridiculous. Please take it elsewhere as your efforts are uncalled for. Thanks.

[TFloss32]

DT Quincy Russell is a guy that has not yet made it to campus for summer school. He didn't finish high school until the second week of June and is currently having some NCAA Clearinghouse issues. It may take a few more weeks for him to be approved, but there aren't supposed to be any lingering problems with his transcript.

[TFloss32]

Interesting Monday morning update...according to TigerBait (the LSU Rivals affiliate), 2013 OT Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian has already received a scholarship offer from Mack Brown and Stacy Searels. I don't know how his trip to Austin managed to get by all of the local reporters and pay sites, but he apparently attended J5 or J12 recently and met with the coaches at the conclusion of the camp. Now, usually when a kid claims he has a Texas offer and we know he hasn't been on campus, it's easy to dismiss this kind of report. However, the difference in this situation is Thomas mentioning that he had a face-to-face meeting with the UT staff and was offered on the spot. This one is worth keeping an eye on as Thomas will be recruited nationally. He's headed to Baton Rouge soon for an LSU summer camp where he is expected to pick up an offer from the Tigers.

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

[ThePop]

Two to three day visit and hopefully Brewer accompanies him. Can't beat that.

I think Brewer himself confirmed that he is coming. Should be a huge visit.

[TFloss32]

I think Brewer himself confirmed that he is coming. Should be a huge visit.

I don't see how Brewer doesn't make the trip with Peat unless he absolutely can't. He's been trying to get the kid on campus for five months now. Looks like Quandre Diggs, Miles Onyegbule and Cayleb Jones have also joined this recruiting effort.

[Blake]

The amount of focus these two young men exhibit in this thread is extraordinary.

I like to dabble a bit in recruiting news myself....

but these gentlemen are certainly masters of their craft.

[billfromlaketravis]

I've seen his name mentioned here and there as a TE prospect, but that's about it. Probably a bit early to know on Morgan.

I wonder if Morgan gets a look at DE. DE seems like the position Morgan is most likely to be offered at by Texas. DE or TE, Morgan will be an interesting player to watch. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the young man.

[billfromlaketravis]

DT Quincy Russell is a guy that has not yet made it to campus for summer school. He didn't finish high school until the second week of June and is currently having some NCAA Clearinghouse issues. It may take a few more weeks for him to be approved, but there aren't supposed to be any lingering problems with his transcript.

Very interesting Quincy Russell note. I hope you're right Floss, that the Clearinghouse straightens this out in a few weeks. Texas hasn't had the best history with the NCAA Clearinghouse. I didn't expect Russell to play this season, but I would like him in school and working out. Hopefully, Russell is able to enroll in the fall and have a productive redshirt season.

[billfromlaketravis]

Interesting Monday morning update...according to TigerBait (the LSU Rivals affiliate), 2013 OT Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian has already received a scholarship offer from Mack Brown and Stacy Searels. I don't know how his trip to Austin managed to get by all of the local reporters and pay sites, but he apparently attended J5 or J12 recently and met with the coaches at the conclusion of the camp. Now, usually when a kid claims he has a Texas offer and we know he hasn't been on campus, it's easy to dismiss this kind of report. However, the difference in this situation is Thomas mentioning that he had a face-to-face meeting with the UT staff and was offered on the spot. This one is worth keeping an eye on as Thomas will be recruited nationally. He's headed to Baton Rouge soon for an LSU summer camp where he is expected to pick up an offer from the Tigers.

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

Wow Floss, we were just talking about Josh Thomas last week. It's a very surprising that Texas offered Thomas, but didn't offer Marcell Harris. Both are elite OOS recruits, who might not be able to make it down for one of the Junior Days. It stands to reason if Thomas is worthy of a Texas offer as a sophomore, so is Harris. Coach Searels and Mack must be extremely high on Thomas to offer this early. I can't remember the last time Texas offered a sophomore. More SEC style recruiting from Coach Searels, I like it.

Floss do you think this turns the in state OL recruiting on it's head? Are we looking at A'Shawn Robinson, Darius James and Jake Raulerson as the only sure things for early offers? I would also offer Kent Perkins early. Ja'Braylin Thomas' early offer is looking a bit shaky in my opinion.

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't see how Brewer doesn't make the trip with Peat unless he absolutely can't. He's been trying to get the kid on campus for five months now. Looks like Quandre Diggs, Miles Onyegbule and Cayleb Jones have also joined this recruiting effort.

Floss there's some noise that Brewer might have a scheduling conflict with an Elite 11 Camp during July 21st - 23rd. Do you think Connor skips it to play host to Peat? There's also some talk that Connor could fly directly from the camp (it's at Pepperdine) to join Peat in Austin. It's imperative that Connor joins Peat in Austin. I'm pretty certain that Connor understands that. Nobody wants Andrus Peat at Texas more than Connor Brewer.

[TFloss32]

Floss do you think this turns the in state OL recruiting on it's head? Are we looking at A'Shawn Robinson, Darius James and Jake Raulerson as the only sure things for early offers? I would also offer Kent Perkins early. Ja'Braylin Thomas' early offer is looking a bit shaky in my opinion.

My guess is he was basically told he'll have an offer come February but it's not technically official at this point in time. IMO, he was given the same speech that both OL/DL Jake Raulerson and DB Marcell Harris received; you'll be getting offered at the end of your junior season. Rivals can only go off of what they're told by these kids or their coach. For example, LB Derek David of Rockdale is listed as having received a Texas offer and everyone knows that's not true. He hasn't had contact with the UT staff in over a year now. I wouldn't worry right now as to how this situation affects the in-state guys. Thomas currently favors LSU and he could be off of the radar by the time 2012 rolls around. Either way, I think it's necessary that the out-of-state guys get a little more love in the early stages so I'm all for this strategy.

[TFloss32]

Floss there's some noise that Brewer might have a scheduling conflict with an Elite 11 Camp during July 21st - 23rd. Do you think Connor skips it to play host to Peat? There's also some talk that Connor could fly directly from the camp (it's at Pepperdine) to join Peat in Austin. It's imperative that Connor joins Peat in Austin. I'm pretty certain that Connor understands that. Nobody wants Andrus Peat at Texas more than Connor Brewer.

Here is what Bill is talking about with regards to QB Connor Brewer:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/27/connor-brewer-on-peat-visit/

I think Brewer will do what it takes to get to Austin for Peat's visit. There's no reason he couldn't get to campus that same Friday the Elite 11 camp ends. He's been after this guy all year and I expect him to be there for his future LT (hopefully).

[billfromlaketravis]

My guess is he was basically told he'll have an offer come February but it's not technically official at this point in time. IMO, he was given the same speech that both OL/DL Jake Raulerson and DB Marcell Harris received; you'll be getting offered at the end of your junior season. Rivals can only go off of what they're told by these kids or their coach. For example, LB Derek David of Rockdale is listed as having received a Texas offer and everyone knows that's not true. He hasn't had contact with the UT staff in over a year now. I wouldn't worry right now as to how this situation affects the in-state guys. Thomas currently favors LSU and he could be off of the radar by the time 2012 rolls around. Either way, I think it's necessary that the out-of-state guys get a little more love in the early stages so I'm all for this strategy.

Good stuff Floss. I figured it was a promised offer not an actual offer. It'll be interesting to see if Josh Thomas makes a Junior Day. It's still interesting that Thomas was promised an offer. No film is up yet, but Thomas must elite.

[billfromlaketravis]

Here is what Bill is talking about with regards to QB Connor Brewer:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/27/connor-brewer-on-peat-visit/

I think Brewer will do what it takes to get to Austin for Peat's visit. There's no reason he couldn't get to campus that same Friday the Elite 11 camp ends. He's been after this guy all year and I expect him to be there for his future LT (hopefully).

I think the Brewers are going to own a piece of Southwest Airlines before Connor signs his LOI. I guess when all your children are on athletic scholarships you can splurge on airline tickets. I have no doubt that Connor Brewer and Cayleb Jones will show Peat a great time in Austin.

[billfromlaketravis]

Gotta like Cayleb Jones:

@Cayleb_JonesTx4
Cayleb Jones
Texas f-ball fans don't worry about the recruitment of @AndrusPeat and @SmithGeno4 the 40 Acres speaks for itself. Wait until the Face Mack
5 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone

[ThePop]

Judging by twitter, we have no chance with Geno Smith. He's a SEC kid all the way.

[billfromlaketravis]

Deep sigh. Pissed off glare at the sky. From the Worldwide Leader:

Dalton Santos
6-foot-2, 240 pounds
College: Undeclared
At first glance, Santos looks like your typical downhill run-plugger with great bulk and strength. But he's more than that as you continue to watch tape. Don't be fooled by the No. 78 jersey he wears; Santos is as tough as a nose tackle, but has the range of an outside linebacker. This punishing tackler will blow up the inside run but also scrape off tackle and chase plays down, sideline to sideline, with deceptive speed and closing burst. His best attributes may be his instincts and first-step quickness to beat blockers to the point of attack. We are a bit surprised the recent Oklahoma State decommit has not garnered more attention on the recruiting trail from the in-state Longhorns

[ThePop]

Wasn't expecting this one. Commitment #18, K Nick Jordan

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Jordan-124432

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Deep sigh. Pissed off glare at the sky. From the Worldwide Leader:

Dalton Santos
6-foot-2, 240 pounds
College: Undeclared
At first glance, Santos looks like your typical downhill run-plugger with great bulk and strength. But he's more than that as you continue to watch tape. Don't be fooled by the No. 78 jersey he wears; Santos is as tough as a nose tackle, but has the range of an outside linebacker. This punishing tackler will blow up the inside run but also scrape off tackle and chase plays down, sideline to sideline, with deceptive speed and closing burst. His best attributes may be his instincts and first-step quickness to beat blockers to the point of attack. We are a bit surprised the recent Oklahoma State decommit has not garnered more attention on the recruiting trail from the in-state Longhorns


are hispanics getting this much more athletic or have we always been this athletic and the UT elite have finally found it worth their while to recruit hispanics?

[billfromlaketravis]

Wasn't expecting this one. Commitment #18, K Nick Jordan

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Jordan-124432

Congratulations to Nick Jordan. Welcome to Texas.

I hate to rain on the Jordan parade, but who does he take a scholarship from? Last time I checked, Will Russ was a redshirt freshman on scholarship, and David Ash was a superb punter in high school. Even offering Jordan doesn’t make sense to me. Jordan is primarily known for his kick off and place kicking skills. So Will Russ is going to be a 5 year scholarship punter? It’d be nice to have a guy that could handle punting, place kicking and kick offs. Great use of a scholarship. I can understand the “need” to replace Justin Tucker, but a preferred walk on kicker would be a better way to go.

I’ve always been a firm believer in the preferred walk on route with kickers and punters. If they do well, they make the team and give Texas 3 years of service before earning a scholarship as a senior. That’s the way it should be. I’d remind everyone that Texas has experienced success with walk on kickers and punters. I’m not sure why or when the scholarship kicker / punter trend started. Maybe missing on Mason Crosby changed some minds in the program.

I hate to pin this one on Mack, but the guy talks about the kicking game more than old men talk about the weather. I ask again, who does this take a scholarship from? What if Texas decides to not offer Justin Thomas because Jordan took a spot. Would any of us be happy about that?

There’s some noise about 3 players in the program in very hot water. Perhaps one of them reached a boil and is out which opened up a spot. Still, the spot would be best used elsewhere.

[TFloss32]

Wasn't expecting this one. Commitment #18, K Nick Jordan

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Jordan-124432

Thanks, Pop. Hopefully we'll know soon whether or not Jordan is a preferred walk-on or is actually counting towards the numbers.

On another note, I wanted to clarify that QB Connor Brewer will be flying in from California on Friday, July 22nd to be with OL Andrus Peat in Austin. WR Cayleb Jones will also be there to play host.

[TFloss32]

are hispanics getting this much more athletic or have we always been this athletic and the UT elite have finally found it worth their while to recruit hispanics?

Cant_Be_Faded-

I wrote you back.

I think Santos is actually half white / half Hispanic. If benefactor is lurking around here, he can probably clarify. This is one guy UT knows they missed on.

[Blake]

are hispanics getting this much more athletic or have we always been this athletic and the UT elite have finally found it worth their while to recruit hispanics?

I didn't realize that UT has never recruited hispanics before.

[billfromlaketravis]

Thanks, Pop. Hopefully we'll know soon whether or not Jordan is a preferred walk-on or is actually counting towards the numbers.

On another note, I wanted to clarify that QB Connor Brewer will be flying in from California on Friday, July 22nd to be with OL Andrus Peat in Austin. WR Cayleb Jones will also be there to play host.

I hope Nick Jordan is preferred walk - on Floss. I don't understand why we would need another scholarship kicker with redshirt freshman Will Russ already on the roster.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Texas add a preferred walk - on kicker last year in Army All American Ben Pruitt?

Floss good news on Brewer. He understands he needs to play tour guide to reel in Andrus Peat.

[billfromlaketravis]

Cant_Be_Faded-

I wrote you back.

I think Santos is actually half white / half Hispanic. If benefactor is lurking around here, he can probably clarify. This is one guy UT knows they missed on.

It's definitely not a "Texas doesn't recruit Hispanic players" thing. It's a Texas missing on Dalton Santos in their early evaluations thing. Santos is prime example of why you shouldn't offer reaches at Junior Day, and continue to evaluate at least into May. Hindsight is 20/20, but I bet Texas wishes they could take back the DLT offer knowing what we know now. Mario Edwards is going to Florida State, DLT couldn't help us with that, and Santos is clearly a better player than DLT. I guarantee Manny Diaz won't make the same mistake next year.

[TFloss32]

I hope Nick Jordan is preferred walk - on Floss. I don't understand why we would need another scholarship kicker with redshirt freshman Will Russ already on the roster.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Texas add a preferred walk - on kicker last year in Army All American Ben Pruitt?

More on UT's latest commitment in K Nick Jordan of Coppell...he was actually in Austin yesterday where he was hosted by Major Applewhite and given a tour of the facilities and campus. Mack Brown happened to be out of town at the time so Applewhite told Jordan to call Brown later that night when he got home. Brown offered Jordan a full ride during their phone conversation and he committed on the spot. He also had offers from Illinois, Iowa State and Oklahoma. This one is a total surprise considering the staff is so concerned with scholarship numbers at the moment. Could some attrition be afoot? It's also interesting considering the last kicker that UT signed for the 2011 class, K Ben Pruitt of The Woodlands, was only given preferred walk-on status and he's arguably the better prospect.

[TFloss32]

I also wanted to mention that there are rumors out there of WR Marquise Goodwin missing the first game of the year due to track obligations. Hopefully more info comes out on this soon, but I wonder if that means he'll also miss fall camp. For those that are unaware, Goodwin has missed the past two spring training sessions due to his track commitment to UT.

[billfromlaketravis]

More on UT's latest commitment in K Nick Jordan of Coppell...he was actually in Austin yesterday where he was hosted by Major Applewhite and given a tour of the facilities and campus. Mack Brown happened to be out of town at the time so Applewhite told Jordan to call Brown later that night when he got home. Brown offered Jordan a full ride during their phone conversation and he committed on the spot. He also had offers from Illinois, Iowa State and Oklahoma. This one is a total surprise considering the staff is so concerned with scholarship numbers at the moment. Could some attrition be afoot? It's also interesting considering the last kicker that UT signed for the 2012 class, K Ben Pruitt of The Woodlands, was only given preferred walk-on status and he's arguably the better prospect.

Very strange news. I'm willing to wager that Nick Jordan would have accepted a preferred walk - on offer. This just proves that nobody knows the hell is going on over at Bellmont. Texas is super tight on scholarship and they offer a kicker a full ride? Just bizarre. I hope you're right Floss and attrition is finally coming. If Will Russ stays with the program, Jordan's scholarship offer is a mistake.

[TFloss32]

I corrected my mistake above. K Ben Pruitt was class of 2011.

[billfromlaketravis]

I also wanted to mention that there are rumors out there of WR Marquise Goodwin missing the first game of the year due to track obligations. Hopefully more info comes out on this soon, but I wonder if that means he'll also miss fall camp. For those that are unaware, Goodwin has missed the past two spring training sessions due to his track commitment to UT.

I'm getting pretty close to giving up on Marquise Goodwin and football. If his heart and future is in track, I wish him well. I honestly don't know what Goodwin can give us in the season if he misses summer workouts and fall camp.

[benefactor]

Cant_Be_Faded-

I wrote you back.

I think Santos is actually half white / half Hispanic. If benefactor is lurking around here, he can probably clarify. This is one guy UT knows they missed on.
He's all white. Not sure where the Santos originates from in his family...but I worked with his mom and went to high school with his dad's brother and both of them are white.

I'll try to dig a few other places for info. She hasn't responded to me on facebook so I think they are still undecided as of right now. I have a guy here at work that was real close with her while she was working here and still talks to her a lot. Perhaps he'll have some info. If anything, I know I'll catch her at the Van/Lindale game this year as my nephew starts at WR for Lindale. Josiah Johnson...remember that name. :)

[billfromlaketravis]

Inside Texas' Blake Monroe is also reporting that Josh Thomas holds a Texas offer. That's 2 separate , well respected media outlets, it appears legitimate.

[billfromlaketravis]

Josh Thomas story from Inside Texas: http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=3168

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas' Blake Monroe is also reporting that Josh Thomas holds a Texas offer. That's 2 separate , well respected media outlets, it appears legitimate.

It's weird that 24/7 Hook 'Em seems to think this offer is not "committable" until the first Junior Day. They basically said if Thomas were to call the UT staff right now and want to commit, he'd be turned down. Is that not contradictory? Would the staff do the same for QB Tyrone Swoopes, OL Jake Raulerson or DB Marcell Harris if they wanted to commit before February as well? I believe the first part that Thomas is supposed to understand that an official offer is coming down the road in February, but no way does the staff say "call back later" should he want to commit before that point. I'm sorry but that's crazy talk.

[billfromlaketravis]

It's weird that 24/7 Hook 'Em seems to think this offer is not "committable" until the first Junior Day. They basically said if Thomas were to call the UT staff right now and want to commit, he'd be turned down. Is that not contradictory? Would the staff do the same for QB Tyrone Swoopes, OL Jake Raulerson or DB Marcell Harris if they wanted to commit before February as well? I believe the first part that Thomas is supposed to understand that an official offer is coming down the road in February, but no way does the staff say "call back later" should he want to commit before that point. I'm sorry but that's crazy talk.

Would you prefer skepticism or fence sitting from the Hook Em 247 staff Floss? Because you're going to get both. Great information, but the next time any of the Hook Em staff goes out on a limb will be the first.

Floss please tell me that Jordan's offer and commitment has no bearing on Texas offering Colin Blake or passing on Landon Collins. Texas offering Kendall Sanders or Dalton Santos seems like a distant, distant pipe dream. Enjoy your place kicker AND kick off specialist Mack. Mack fears kicker dead leg like Augie fears gorilla ball.

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss what's up with DJ Reader and Texas? Orangebloods has a story up on Reader, I love Reader at DT for Texas.

[TFloss32]

Floss please tell me that Jordan's offer and commitment has no bearing on Texas offering Colin Blake or passing on Landon Collins. Texas offering Kendall Sanders or Dalton Santos seems like a distant, distant pipe dream. Enjoy your place kicker AND kick off specialist Mack. Mack fears kicker dead leg like Augie fears gorilla ball.

I wish I could. That fact that UT offered a kicker a full ride when scholarships numbers are extremely tight makes you wonder WTF is really going on. Hopefully that's a good sign that we'll be seeing some of the bad seeds bow out and this will give the coaches some more wiggle room for offers down the line.

[TFloss32]

Floss what's up with DJ Reader and Texas? Orangebloods has a story up on Reader, I love Reader at DT for Texas.

It's basically saying Reader wants an offer from Texas as he's grown up a fan of the Longhorns and wanted to be a part of the team since the national title days. If he had his way, he'd like to make an unofficial visit in the fall for a game and then make a return trip on an official visit at the end of the year. He has an aunt that lives about ten minutes from campus and he's already been to Austin a couple of times in the past. He thinks it would be an ideal situation for him since he's already comfortable with the city, what the UT program has to offer, etc. He's hoping to hear more from the staff once they can start making calls to recruits again at the beginning of July. He's currently fielding over 25 offers.

[TFloss32]

Article on QB Connor Brewer. Tipsy had the opportunity to talk with him the past few days. Good to hear that he's reaching out to ATH Nelson Agholor and WR Dorial Green-Beckham.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/06/29/connor-brewer/

[billfromlaketravis]

I wish I could. That fact that UT offered a kicker a full ride when scholarships numbers are extremely tight makes you wonder WTF is really going on. Hopefully that's a good sign that we'll be seeing some of the bad seeds bow out and this will give the coaches some more wiggle room for offers down the line.

I think attrition is coming Floss, eventually. Three current players are in hot water with the staff, and after the depth chart is set at the end of fall camp we'll see more players leave the program. However, it's way too early to offer a kicker. Maybe Texas offered Jordan to keep him away from OU, but we could have waited until the fall.

[TFloss32]

Correction on WR Cayleb Jones from yesterday. He will not be able to be on campus when OL Andrus Peat is in Austin the weekend of July 22-24. Jones will be in Orlando at that time participating in the Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 event. Some other members of the 2012 class could be there along with QB Connor Brewer. Peat has been talking mostly with Brewer, Jones and Riser for the past few months.

[billfromlaketravis]

It's basically saying Reader wants an offer from Texas as he's grown up a fan of the Longhorns and wanted to be a part of the team since the national title days. If he had his way, he'd like to make an unofficial visit in the fall for a game and then make a return trip on an official visit at the end of the year. He has an aunt that lives about ten minutes from campus and he's already been to Austin a couple of times in the past. He thinks it would be an ideal situation for him since he's already comfortable with the city, what the UT program has to offer, etc. He's hoping to hear more from the staff once they can start making calls to recruits again at the beginning of July. He's currently fielding over 25 offers.

Good stuff Floss. Hopefully, Bo or Stacy reaches out to Reader in July. I'm still amazed by Reader's film. From those quotes, it sounds like Reader is there for the taking.

[billfromlaketravis]

Correction on WR Cayleb Jones from yesterday. He will not be able to be on campus when OL Andrus Peat is in Austin the weekend of July 22-24. Jones will be in Orlando at that time participating in the Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 event. Some other members of the 2012 class could be there along with QB Connor Brewer. Peat has been talking mostly with Brewer, Jones and Riser for the past few months.

Floss is the Gridiron Kings an all star event or a team event event? Austin High hasn't done well in local 7 on 7 tournaments. They would probably get smoked against national competition.

I wish Cayleb could be in Austin for some of Peat's visit. At the very least, I hope Curtis will be in town. Talk up a left side of Riser and Peat.

[TFloss32]

Floss is the Gridiron Kings an all star event or a team event event? Austin High hasn't done well in local 7 on 7 tournaments. They would probably get smoked against national competition.

I wish Cayleb could be in Austin for some of Peat's visit. At the very least, I hope Curtis will be in town. Talk up a left side of Riser and Peat.

It's an all-star event where the best offensive and defensive skill players in the country are divided into regional squads to compete against each other. Four Longhorns and four Ags on the Southwest team. Here's a link to look at the rosters for this year's event:

http://rise.espn.go.com/football/articles/2011/06/GRID-KINGS-Roster-62211.aspx

[billfromlaketravis]

Wow, speak of the devil. Orangebloods has a piece on Christian Morgan up on their main page.

[rjv]

Reading about him, he seemed like a target for a lot of schools.

He must have been as close to 4 star as possible without being a 4 star.



He would be ok, but I'm not sure why you guys are getting so excited over a 3 star kid.

[Blake]

Do I really sound that excited over Trey Keenan?

I'm not seeing where I really sound overly excited.

[rjv]

Do I really sound that excited over Trey Keenan?

I'm not seeing where I really sound overly excited.

did i really say you were all that excited over trey keenan ?

i'm not seeing where i really said you were overly excited.

[billfromlaketravis]

One of our Pipeline High Schools receives some national attention: http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6713622

[Blake]

did i really say you were all that excited over trey keenan ?

i'm not seeing where i really said you were overly excited.

K, I missed the point then.

Is it that these guys are excited over trey keenan and I'm not calling them out for it?

[billfromlaketravis]

Interesting, Strahan was expected to be in Aggie's NG rotation as soon as this season:

@AggieyellRivals
Aggieyell.com
2011 Nose Guard LaMarc Strahan from Blinn failed to qualify for A&M and will not be in this fall. Big problems for the D-line. #TAMU

[TFloss32]

I won't try to figure out what's going on with this one like I did the news earlier in the week on 2013 OT Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian, but the big news of the day is 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes of Whitewright was verbally offered by Texas after the June 12th camp. Call it what you will; a committable offer, offer in waiting or non-committable offer. No matter how you slice it, Swoopes is your guy for 2013. The UT staff even talked to his father on the phone after sitting down with Swoopes. Important to remember that Swoopes' father was coached by Bruce Chambers in high school so the Longhorns have a great advantage there.

[billfromlaketravis]

I won't try to figure out what's going on with this one like I did the news earlier in the week on 2013 OT Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian, but the big news of the day is 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes of Whitewright was verbally offered by Texas after the June 12th camp. Call it what you will; a committable offer, offer in waiting or non-committable offer. No matter how you slice it, Swoopes is your guy for 2013. The UT staff even talked to his father on the phone after sitting down with Swoopes. Important to remember that Swoopes' father was coached by Bruce Chambers in high school so the Longhorns have a great advantage there.

Wow Floss. I thought we'd see Texas change their approach some on offering sophomores, but not this soon. I like it. Texas is evolving to keep up with their competitors. It stands to reason that Jake Raulerson, Darius James A'Shawn Robinson and Marcell Harris had similar conversations with Mack, but that information isn't public, yet.

While Bruce Chambers isn't the best talent evaluator, he is a good recruiter and has connections all over the state. With Wyatt recruiting Swoopes, and Chambers' in with the Swoopes' father, you have to like Texas' chances.

In my opinion, the staff is correct in making Swoopes their guy for 2013. I know Swoopes sounds like a no brainer, but J.T. Barrett and Chris Johnson both turned heads at Texas camps. Swoopes apparently was more impressive, and of course he has the immense upside.

Floss between you and me, I heard Harsin really likes our chances on landing Swoopes.

[billfromlaketravis]

From Bobby Burton. Regional network my ass haters:

UT and ESPN (The Longhorn Network) may have picked up its first national distribution deal. Hearing it's DirectTV, specifically on the sports tier nationally. No confirmation on a signed deal.

[TFloss32]

Floss between you and me, I heard Harsin really likes our chances on landing Swoopes.

I read that Swoopes really enjoyed his time with Harsin at J12. Combine a decent record at the end of the 2011 season with the 2012 commitments already working on some of the 2013 guys, you may see an exciting start to that class when February rolls around.

[billfromlaketravis]

Jake Oliver article from the Worldwide Leader. Pay attention to the last 2 sentences:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6722044

[billfromlaketravis]

I read that Swoopes really enjoyed his time with Harsin at J12. Combine a decent record at the end of the 2011 season with the 2012 commitments already working on some of the 2013 guys, you may see an exciting start to that class when February rolls around.

I couldn't agree more. Especially with a national network helping to promote The University and The Brand.

I think Swoopes will take awhile to commit to Texas, but I think we get him by the summer of 2012.

[benefactor]

Per the guy at my work there is nothing solid on Dalton Santos. He is making trips to some SEC schools throughout the summer but no real info on which one he's leaning towards.

[DirkDoesWork]

I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that Marquise Goodwin will never contribute in a big way to the football team. Hope he runs train in the 2012 Olympics.

If Reader is as interested in Texas as he says he is, we need to get him. I understand Agholor, Green-Beckham, Peat, etc. are great players, but it sounds like Reader is all Texas if we got harder for him.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm pretty much resigned to the fact that Marquise Goodwin will never contribute in a big way to the football team. Hope he runs train in the 2012 Olympics.

If Reader is as interested in Texas as he says he is, we need to get him. I understand Agholor, Green-Beckham, Peat, etc. are great players, but it sounds like Reader is all Texas if we got harder for him.

I'd be very proud to watch Marquise compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. I think the football skills are there, but Marquise's heart is in track. Do you Marquise.

I agree with you on Reader DDW, if Bible and / or Cotton are in hot water, Texas should step it up on Reader. To me it's about quality, if Reader is better than some of the guys we have, you make room for him. Reader is a prime example of an OOS recruit with Texas ties.

[TFloss32]

Couple of notes before I go out of town for the weekend. Hope everyone has a nice 4th of July.

*It was reported today that WR Marquise Goodwin will forgo the upcoming season and take a redshirt in order to prepare for the 2012 Olympics.

*This guy has been talked about sparingly in the past, but DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista is a guy the staff is keeping close should UT lose a defensive lineman or two before the season begins. Hopkins' stock blew up this spring and everyone started noticing him once he was offered by Alabama. Turns out Bo Davis asked him to come visit campus and he did just that on June 16th. He was basically told that he's highly thought of by the staff, but there isn't any room to offer him a scholarship as things presently stand. He currently favors Missouri and says he may make a decision this month, but he mentioned Texas will be tied for his top school should the Longhorns offer.

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

*2013 WR Marcell Ateman of Wylie East was on campus Thursday and had the opportunity to get the grand tour from Darrell Wyatt and Marcus Tubbs. At 6'5"/180, I think Ateman will be on of UT's top targets at his position for the next class. He's already received offers from Arizona and Tennessee. Keep an eye on his teammate 2013 WR Quan Jones as well.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Marcell-Ateman-127648

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quan-Jones-127649

[TFloss32]

Here's the Will Lyles bomb that Yahoo dropped earlier today:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news;_ylt=AlFQLnSSbAftTgi0BtIihWk5nYcB?slug=ys-robinson_scout_details_deal_oregon_kelly_070111

[billfromlaketravis]

Couple of notes before I go out of town for the weekend. Hope everyone has a nice 4th of July.

*It was reported today that WR Marquise Goodwin will forgo the upcoming season and take a redshirt in order to prepare for the 2012 Olympics.

*This guy has been talked about sparingly in the past, but DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista is a guy the staff is keeping close should UT lose a defensive lineman or two before the season begins. Hopkins' stock blew up this spring and everyone started noticing him once he was offered by Alabama. Turns out Bo Davis asked him to come visit campus and he did just that on June 16th. He was basically told that he's highly thought of by the staff, but there isn't any room to offer him a scholarship as things presently stand. He currently favors Missouri and says he may make a decision this month, but he mentioned Texas will be tied for his top school should the Longhorns offer.

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

*2013 WR Marcell Ateman of Wylie East was on campus Thursday and had the opportunity to get the grand tour from Darrell Wyatt and Marcus Tubbs. At 6'5"/180, I think Ateman will be on of UT's top targets at his position for the next class. He's already received offers from Arizona and Tennessee. Keep an eye on his teammate 2013 WR Quan Jones as well.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Marcell-Ateman-127648

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quan-Jones-127649

Thanks Floss.

I think Marquise needs to call it quits with football. I'm all for him pursuing his track dreams, and his future is almost certainly there. So we hold a scholarship for Marquise this year, and he probably gives up football after the Olympics next year. I know the Olympics end in August, but if Marquise does well he'll have a busy post Olympic circuit. If Marquise is on a Wheaties box and getting endorsement deals, what's his motivation to come back to football? Marquise could also run track professionally in Europe and make a good living. Just a gut feeling on this one. Best of luck to Marquise, but I hope the coaches are 100% certain that Marquise is coming back next year.

I'm shaking my head on Donald Hopkins. Bible has one foot out the door, and we can't offer the best in state late bloomer at DT? At least offer to give Hopkins, and Bible for that matter, something to think about.

Ateman is an impressive looking kid. It seems like there's a lot of height in te 2013 WR class. Possibly take your big receivers this year and slot guys next year? Texas will have a very tough choice to make with Chevoski Collins and Ra'Shaad Samples. I like Collins' talent better, but it might not be a talent decision. Samples' daddy migt be one of the top 3 most important high school coaches in the state of Texas.

[shyne]

Sucks about Goodwin, he was a big play guy. I guess will see more Hales. I'm curious to see Darius White get some more time.

Is Jaxon Shipley gonna redshirt?

[ThePop]

The Goodwin deal is good for both sides. He gets to do what he's best at, and UT can give playing time to its younger receivers (Harris, White, Shipley, etc) who will all probably be better in the long run IMO.

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss, any idea who the possible new CB target might be? I saw it mentioned on Hook Em 247 yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Sucks about Goodwin, he was a big play guy. I guess will see more Hales. I'm curious to see Darius White get some more time.

Is Jaxon Shipley gonna redshirt?

shyne-

Shipley won't redshirt. Just too good to keep him off of the field.

[Whisky Dog]

Floss, any idea who the possible new CB target might be? I saw it mentioned on Hook Em 247 yesterday.

I didn't notice any new CB prospects in any of the threads over there, but might have overlooked it.

Looks like "attrition" at DT might come from an unexpected place as it's becoming apparent that Quincy Russell didn't do what he needed to do academically to enroll and be cleared to play, and he's not taking any summer classes AFAIK. Looks to now be a clearinghouse issue and we know how that can go. Not sure when or if he makes it to campus.

[TFloss32]

Floss, any idea who the possible new CB target might be? I saw it mentioned on Hook Em 247 yesterday.

It was DB Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson. It was a non-update. Says he hasn't heard anything from Texas and he's solid to TCU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Daje-Johnson-123363

[TFloss32]

Nike's newest training competition, The Opening, will begin today in Oregon and run through Saturday. I've provided the link with more info. Here's a list of UT commitments and targets that will be in attendance (good opportunity to do a little recruiting):

Commitments

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)
RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Cayleb Jones, S.F. Austin
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
LB, Tim Cole, Brenham
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
CB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto

Targets

OL, Vadal Alexander, Buford (Buford, GA)
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
ATH, Nelson Agholor, Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL)

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6595180

[TFloss32]

Looks like "attrition" at DT might come from an unexpected place as it's becoming apparent that Quincy Russell didn't do what he needed to do academically to enroll and be cleared to play, and he's not taking any summer classes AFAIK. Looks to now be a clearinghouse issue and we know how that can go. Not sure when or if he makes it to campus.

To expound upon what Whisky said, it looks like Russell recently took his ACT again and there's a chance he may not qualify at all. The UT staff supposedly thinks he'll eventually get in, but it's not going to be as simple of a task as we previously thought. That's likely why we've seen interest in DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista lately. He could very well get an offer somewhere down the line should things continue to get worse with Russell's situation.

[TFloss32]

DT Quincy Russell is done, fellas. You may see the UT staff pursue him down the line once he's completed a couple of years at JUCO, but I doubt he ever wears burnt orange.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/05/texas-loses-a-dt/

[Whisky Dog]

Yep, that news came quickly but it seems he slid in GPA this last semester and hit a point on the sliding scale where his ACT score wasn't high enough to qualify for UT with the lower GPA.

Interesting to see where they go from here. 2012 DT or save the ship and attack 2013 guys?

[TFloss32]

Interesting to see where they go from here. 2012 DT or save the ship and attack 2013 guys?

I think they need bodies now and I'm not so sure we're at the end of DT attrition. The staff may not feel good about Bible or Cotton either. I say take Hopkins and do your best to load up in 2013 as well.

[ThePop]

Have you seen anything on Cody Johnson giving up football?

[billfromlaketravis]

I think they need bodies now and I'm not so sure we're at the end of DT attrition. The staff may not feel good about Bible or Cotton either. I say take Hopkins and do your best to load up in 2013 as well.

Unfortunate, but not unexpected. It sounds like Quincy failed to take care of business in the classroom. I'm all for taking Hopkins, if he's Bama good, he's Texas good.

Floss any chance that Reader gets a serious look from Texas now that they need bodies at DT?

[TFloss32]

A little bit of Longhorn Network news...word came out today that the season opener against Rice will be exclusive to the network along with a conference game to be determined later.

[TFloss32]

Have you seen anything on Cody Johnson giving up football?

Not a word. Heard he'll be used a lot as a FB in Harsin's offense. Did you read a rumor on him somewhere?

[TFloss32]

Unfortunate, but not unexpected. It sounds like Quincy failed to take care of business in the classroom. I'm all for taking Hopkins, if he's Bama good, he's Texas good.

Floss any chance that Reader gets a serious look from Texas now that they need bodies at DT?

I think it's safe to say that Reader has become more of a realistic possibility now that Russell is out of the picture. I think they look at the local boys first, though. Hopkins is probably high-fiving everyone like Borat today.

[ThePop]

Apparently it's got something to do with the death of his brother.
I can't read the article, but this is the preview on Inside Texas:

In this edition of the Inside Texas Inside Scoop, we get another look inside the team during summer workouts, including a quarterback who has stepped up his game over the last week and a "mean looking" running back. Plus, a family tragedy that could lead to more team attrition, why a 2012 OU commit is a prime target for Texas and hoops recruiting notes. All that and much more in the Inside Scoop!

[TFloss32]

Apparently it's got something to do with the death of his brother.
I can't read the article, but this is the preview on Inside Texas:

In this edition of the Inside Texas Inside Scoop, we get another look inside the team during summer workouts, including a quarterback who has stepped up his game over the last week and a "mean looking" running back. Plus, a family tragedy that could lead to more team attrition, why a 2012 OU commit is a prime target for Texas and hoops recruiting notes. All that and much more in the Inside Scoop!

Thanks, Pop.

I'll try to find more on that.

[billfromlaketravis]

I think it's safe to say that Reader has become more of a realistic possibility now that Russell is out of the picture. I think they look at the local boys first, though. Hopkins is probably high-fiving everyone like Borat today.

I like Hopkins a lot. If Hopkins can contribute as a freshman, I don' think Texas will miss Quincy Russell.

[billfromlaketravis]

Involuntary film post. Donald Hopkins' highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rutWl1OAmME

[ThePop]

Anyone else REALLY want this season to start already?

[TFloss32]

Pop-

To follow up on RB Cody Johnson...I talked to a member of Recruitocosm last night that's close to the Johnson family and said he'd be "shocked" if CJ gave up football. He's used the family's recent tragedy as motivation and is currently in the best shape he's been in since high school (if not better). He's looking to have a big year and end his college career on a high note. I was asked to not discuss his situation beyond that out of respect to the Johnsons.

[TFloss32]

Just a quick note from Nike's training combine, The Opening...QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones have already been talking up Texas with ATH Nelson Agholor. I will get the TV schedule for the event soon for those of you who have ESPNU.

[billfromlaketravis]

Pop-

To follow up on RB Cody Johnson...I talked to a member of Recruitocosm last night that's close to the Johnson family and said he'd be "shocked" if CJ gave up football. He's used the family's recent tragedy as motivation and is currently in the best shape he's been in since high school (if not better). He's looking to have a big year and end his college career on a high note. I was asked to not discuss his situation beyond that out of respect to the Johnsons.

Cody has frustrated me with his conditioning before, but he never struck me as a young man who would walk away from football. Tragic news about his brother. I hope Cody can have a strong senior season and go on to a successful NFL career.

[billfromlaketravis]

I picked up an interesting tidbit on Taylor Bible over the weekend. Burnt Orange Nation contributor Ghost of Big Roy (GOBR) posted a recent picture of Bible on Twitter over the weekend. Taylor is looking much healthier, and GOBR believes he is down to 310 – 315. Bible needs to lose more weight this summer, but it’s good to see he’s headed, possibly, in the right direction. Bible was dominant at 285 as a high school junior, his target weight is probably around there.

There was some noise during the spring that Bible was a pet project of Wylie and that Taylor could give Texas 10 – 15 snaps a game during the season. Personally, I think Bible is a kid who didn’t handle the redshirt season well. He reported fat and injured and with nothing to look forward to he didn’t improve. If Bible can see the field, I think he’ll respond and put in work.

[shyne]

Just a quick note from Nike's training combine, The Opening...QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones have already been talking up Texas with ATH Nelson Agholor. I will get the TV schedule for the event soon for those of you who have ESPNU.

Joe Wojciechowski: It will be on ESPNU on Friday from 8-10 p.m. ET and then on Saturday, 6-11 p.m. ET

[TFloss32]

Joe Wojciechowski: It will be on ESPNU on Friday from 8-10 p.m. ET and then on Saturday, 6-11 p.m. ET

Thanks, shyne. Good stuff.

Looking forward to a little Brewer/Gray/Jones preview.

[TFloss32]

Just to re-visit the whole situation from last week with 2013 OL Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian...OrangeBloods talked to him yesterday and they mentioned he pretty much has a verbal offer at this point. Thomas is currently reporting in at 6'7"/329. He's a first Junior Day offer should he continue to stay in contact with the UT staff. The Longhorns planted a nice little seed with Thomas being the first school to assure him of an offer.

[DesignatedT]

Looks like Chip Kelly and Oregon are getting themselves into some deep shit here regarding Will Lyles. I'm really sick of this guy.

Now he is putting blame on Texas as well.


On Sunday 6/19, Will Lyles went on KCOH 1430 AM in Houston and said he could "guarantee" that the University of Texas was paying off high school coaches so that they would get their players to play for the Longhorns. Listen to it at: http://sheltonmedia.blogspot.com/2011/06/will-lyles-on-cut-interview-kcoh-1430.html

[billfromlaketravis]

Just to re-visit the whole situation from last week with 2013 OL Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian...OrangeBloods talked to him yesterday and they mentioned he pretty much has a verbal offer at this point. Thomas is currently reporting in at 6'7"/329. He's a first Junior Day offer should he continue to stay in contact with the UT staff. The Longhorns planted a nice little seed with Thomas being the first school to assure him of an offer.

TFloss, good stuff on Thomas. Texas did some prep work on Thomas while recruiting his former teammate Jermauria Rasco. I'm glad to hear Texas planted the seed. Recruits always remember their first scholarship offer.

[ThePop]

Mike Coppage
Lamar Louis believes fellow LSU commit Torshiro Davis is reopening his recruitment. Also mentioned Landon Collins' Bama cap. #TheOpening

Good news. Has Torshiro set up a visit yet?

[billfromlaketravis]

Good news. Has Torshiro set up a visit yet?

Pop, Torshiro visited Texas on June 12th. Texas is in his top 3, but allegedly behind LSU and Bama. Very good news on Torshiro opening up his recruitment. I think the next step would be Texas coaches contacting Torshiro (the dead period is over) and Torshiro coming back to Austin for an official visit in the fall.

[ThePop]

Right, I forgot about that visit.
The Davis situation reminds me of Rasco last year. Not just because they're from the same town, but also because we don't have a great shot again against the SEC schools.

[Isitjustme?]

UPDATE: Class of 2019 top prospect Kenny Jackson has been wearing a UT t-shirt lately. Here's a scouting report I gathered from watching his Pop Warner games: Highly advanced for his age...can already "palm" a football...once called an audible at the line of scrimmage, play led to mass confusion amongst his teammates and a turnover but shows his advanced development...has some potential character issues: was suspended twice for bullying (although he claims the other kids started it)...does not have serious focus necessary to compete at elite levels: seems more interested in playing on the Wie atm. Will update as he develops.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/0827/pg2_a_plummer1_300.jpg

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

http://www.letsmove.gov/sites/letsmove.gov/files/wordpress/Pop-Warner-youth-football-action-shot.jpg

Class of 2017 RB prospect La'Mont Morris was spotted making a hook'em horns sign during recess a month ago and could be an early commit if Mack brings him in to visit the campus. He rushed for 152 yards on 12 carries against the touted Pop Warner Sweetwater team full of future D1 talent. Concerns are that he's too lanky to play running back at the D1 level, and also he was held back in 2nd grade, twice.

[TFloss32]

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/216/1216/168248.jpg

[TFloss32]

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/216/1216/168252.jpg

[TFloss32]

Above are pictures of QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones with Jerry Rice at Nike's The Opening. "TexasGang or Die" is apparently the slogan for the 2012 class and all of the commitments are wearing these shirts. I've seen RB Johnathan Gray say this to 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson a couple of times.

Just an FYI from the camp...DB Landon Collins of Geismar, LA was crowned the best overall combine performer and ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce was given the title of "fastest man."

[billfromlaketravis]

Above are pictures of QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones with Jerry Rice at Nike's The Opening. "TexasGang or Die" is apparently the slogan for the 2012 class and all of the commitments are wearing these shirts. I've seen RB Johnathan Gray say this to 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson a couple of times.

Just an FYI from the camp...DB Landon Collins of Geismar, LA was crowned the best overall combine performer and ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce was given the title of "fastest man."

There are a hand full of DBs I wish held Texas offers. Namely, Landon Collins, Corey Coleman, Taje Johnson and DeVante Harris. The Hook Em 247 staff believes Harris could Texas' big miss this year.

I'd like to see Coach Akina put some effort into recruiting Collins, Johnson or Harris. My understanding is that Johnson is pretty solid to TCU. I wonder if Harris would listen if Texas made a serious offer? Hopefully, Collins' performance at The Opening will grab Coach Akina's attention and he'll step up his efforts.

Akina better be extremely confident with Geno Smith, because there are some supremely talented DB recruits in his own backyard.

I love the "TexasGang or Die" slogan. Anything that promotes unity, hopefully other recruits will be drawn to it.

[TFloss32]

Quick update on the 2012 offensive targets. Defense to come later this afternoon.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/07/state-of-recruiting-from-the-highwayman-plus-s-the-offense/

[billfromlaketravis]

Texas still in Landon Collins' top 5? Reciprocate the interest Coach Akina! Burrowed recently from the Shag:

"Ranked ninth overall in the class of 2012 by MaxPreps, Collins has started to narrow down his recruiting and is focused mainly on in-state power LSU and powerhouses Alabama, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.

“It's a beautiful place,” Collins said of the Longhorns. “It's got all the academics at that spot. The team is great, they always have a chance for the BCS. (Tennessee) same thing. They're coming up with a new strategy for their DBs. They have everything they're looking for. I like Alabama, it's a beautiful place, in Tuscaloosa. I love the coaches. Florida is in a great city, me and my brother came up from there not to long ago. They greeted us with open arms and wanted us to play there.

“Distance will not be a factor for me. I've been on my own at home and when I'm on my own I do everything by myself.”

[Blake]

Above are pictures of QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones with Jerry Rice at Nike's The Opening. "TexasGang or Die" is apparently the slogan for the 2012 class and all of the commitments are wearing these shirts. I've seen RB Johnathan Gray say this to 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson a couple of times.

Just an FYI from the camp...DB Landon Collins of Geismar, LA was crowned the best overall combine performer and ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce was given the title of "fastest man."

looks like the Hall of Jerry Rice complete with a wax statue of Jerry Rice

"TexasGang or Die" might be the worst slogan ever.

[TFloss32]

looks like the Hall of Jerry Rice complete with a wax statue of Jerry Rice

"TexasGang or Die" might be the worst slogan ever.

They took it from Wiz Khalifa's crew, "TaylorGang or Die." Kids...

[DesignatedT]

Some more notes from the opening.

Peter Jinkens checked in at 6'0, 197 pounds. Kinda small for a 3-4 backer IMO, ran a 4.52

Corey Thompson has nice size, 6'2, 201, and ran a 4.66.

Tim Cole checked in at a similar size, 6'1, 205, and ran a 5 second flat 40.

Cyril Noland (who told reporters he'd commit to A&M if offered) is a DB who is 6'1, 187 and ran a 4.7 with a 4.1 shuttle. Pretty good feet/hips for a bigger CB.

Aziz shittu came in at 6'4, 277 and only participated in the shuttle. Guys a beast

The TCU and Baylor commit(s) stole the show, Daje, Kolby, and Corey Coleman all qualified for the SPARQ finals after Daje set a new SPARQ record in qualifying. Wonder if these guys will start picking up some more offers.

Trey Williams clocked a 4.37 40, one of the fastest of the day.

Bralon Addison with a 3.93 shuttle.

[TFloss32]

Update on the 2012 defensive targets:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/07/state-of-recruiting-plus-percentages-defenseathletes/comment-page-1/#comment-128529