2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[ThePop]

I'd really like to see both Blake and Thomas offered, and it's too bad attrition is the reason it's not happening. I realize Thomas lacks size, but so did Earl and that turned out great. Blake has the size we need and Thomas has everything else, at the very least one of them will turn out to be good.

Also, wow @ Agholor's chances being 50%

[billfromlaketravis]

I'd really like to see both Blake and Thomas offered, and it's too bad attrition is the reason it's not happening. I realize Thomas lacks size, but so did Earl and that turned out great. Blake has the size we need and Thomas has everything else, at the very least one of them will turn out to be good.

Also, wow @ Agholor's chances being 50%

Agholor at 50 % is remarkable, very encouraging.

[TFloss32]

Here's an update on the Longhorn Network. The main anchors have been chosen.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2011/07/07/longhorn_networ_1.html

[TFloss32]

Here are all of the combine results from The Opening. Give it a sec to load.

http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/usnikefootball/en_US/theopening

[billfromlaketravis]

Is Texas in Landon Collins top 3? So says Max Preps:

MaxPreps MaxPreps
Landon Collins took home top honors in the SPARQ competition at The Opening. Top 3 of LSU, Bama, Texas http://yfrog.com/ki4rugkj
3 minutes ago

[billfromlaketravis]

Agholor article from the Worldwide Leader:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6747020

[ThePop]

Maybe the coaches are recruiting Collins more than we know? How else would we be in his top 3 (and in last I assume)

[billfromlaketravis]

Maybe the coaches are recruiting Collins more than we know? How else would we be in his top 3 (and in last I assume)

^^^ This, could be true. Goodness, I hope this it's true.

[BU Spur]

@JHopkins247 Justin Hopkins
The group of Texas commits have been working on 2013 RB Stud Altee Tenpenny hard. #TheOpening

[ThePop]

I love this class.

[billfromlaketravis]

@JHopkins247 Justin Hopkins
The group of Texas commits have been working on 2013 RB Stud Altee Tenpenny hard. #TheOpening

Interesting. Tenpenny appears to be a pure running back, not an ATH, but a running back all the way. I wonder if the staff asked the Texas commits to recruit Tenpenny? Regardless, outstanding name.

[billfromlaketravis]

Tenpenny is 2013 guy. Could definitely be another option at running back next year. Tenpenny is from Little Rock, Arkansas.

[billfromlaketravis]

Wow, just wow:

ITBlake Blake Munroe
Jacksonville, Fla. OL John Theus has cut his list of schools down to three: #Florida, #Georgia and #Texas. Will try to visit #UT this month.

[TFloss32]

@JHopkins247 Justin Hopkins
The group of Texas commits have been working on 2013 RB Stud Altee Tenpenny hard. #TheOpening

Definitely an out-of-state guy that we need to keep an eye on. With UT garnering commitments from two five-star RBs in a row, you wonder if they may willing to take a bit of a risk at the position for 2013. Tenpenny supposedly performed very well for his age group at The Opening.

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


Wow, just wow:

ITBlake Blake Munroe
Jacksonville, Fla. OL John Theus has cut his list of schools down to three: #Florida, #Georgia and #Texas. Will try to visit #UT this month.

I like that tweet. Things could get interesting if he leaves Athens next week uncommitted. Those Georgia coaches and commits will be all over him. Get him to Austin and anything could happen. Kind of interesting that he and OL Andrus Peat talk from time to time.

[billfromlaketravis]

Definitely an out-of-state guy that we need to keep an eye on. With UT garnering commitments from two five-star RBs in a row, you wonder if they may willing to take a bit of a risk at the position for 2013. Tenpenny supposedly performed very well for his age group at The Opening.

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



I like that tweet. Things could get interesting if he leaves Athens next week uncommitted. Those Georgia coaches and commits will be all over him. Get him to Austin and anything could happen. Kind of interesting that he and OL Andrus Peat talk from time to time.


Very interesting Floss.

[billfromlaketravis]

Borrowed from the Shag:

"John Theus, the 6-foot-6, 295-pound offensive tackle out of Jacksonville, Fla., has trimmed his list of schools from five down to three. Great news for the Longhorns as they have made the cut.

"We are trying to make arrangements to visit Texas," said Paul Theus, John's father. "It will be at the end of this month most likely. The finances for the trip are the biggest challenge."

[DesignatedT]

DT Tomme Mark from Lufkin is a kid to watch out for. Heard he is climbing on both A&M and UT's lists.

[Prime1]

Do you guys ever watch high school games? Like I mean do you watch these guys play? Or do you just go by what you read?

[billfromlaketravis]

Possible good news for Texas? I’d say so, Coach Wyatt needs all the time he can get to make up ground on DGB. From The Twitter:

GPowers79 Greg Powers
by ChadSimmons_
Dorial Green-Beckham will likely make a signing day or all-american game decision.

[billfromlaketravis]

Get ready for the mother of all Aggie meltdowns, The Longhorn Network could broadcast a Brenham Cubs game. Link: http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2011/07/08/sports/sports02.txt

Yes there’s already a thread on the TexAgs Rivalries page about it. Y’all enjoy.

[ThePop]

.Yes there’s already a thread on the TexAgs Rivalries page about it. Y’all enjoy.

I could use a good laugh

[ThePop]

Do you guys ever watch high school games? Like I mean do you watch these guys play? Or do you just go by what you read?

Though i'm not really a contributor in recruiting information, I've seen some guys play since I went to all my high school football games (just graduated).

Went to school with Johnny Manziel and watched others such as Malcolm Brown, Aaron Green, Tim Cole, Malcom Brown, Garrett Gilbert, Griffin Gilbert, Michael Brewer, Cody Green, Marquis Anderson, Taylor Doyle, and some more. I hope Manziel doesn't come back to haunt us.

[billfromlaketravis]

Be encouraged:

Cayleb_JonesTx4 Cayleb Jones
@
@JB_UTSN nels is coming to ut

[billfromlaketravis]

Though i'm not really a contributor in recruiting information, I've seen some guys play since I went to all my high school football games (just graduated).

Went to school with Johnny Manziel and watched others such as Malcolm Brown, Aaron Green, Tim Cole, Malcom Brown, Garrett Gilbert, Griffin Gilbert, Michael Brewer, Cody Green, Marquis Anderson, Taylor Doyle, and some more. I hope Manziel doesn't come back to haunt us.

Nice rebuttal Pop, I try to get to as many game as I can. Look for me at Lake Travis v Aledo and Lake Highlands at Dallas Skyline this coming year.

[shyne]

Watching the Nike 7 on 7 this morning that I DVR'd. Connor Brewer has nice touch on his balls, and can shoot them into tight spaces. He made a couple of mistakes but overall looks good.

Jonathan Gray looked like a young Brian Westbrook in his prime out there, his hands are second to none.

[Axe Murderer]

UPDATE: Class of 2028 top prospect Zach Russell has been seen on his daddy's shoulder, at the mall, where UT merchandise is located due to unconfirmed reports. Here's a scouting report I gathered from watching him crawl on the ground with the football. Very football smart for his age...can already hold a football with two hands...once pronounced the word "Brown" when reading out of his coloring book. We can only assume he was referring to Mack Brown ...has some potential character issues: has been caught numerous times not eating his green beans (a pretty serious issue but one the UT coaching staff could fix)...does not have serious focus necessary to compete at elite levels: seems more interested doing less important things which include but are not limited to: learning how to walk, learning how to read, and playing with his toys.

Will update my report at a later time

http://daddyslittlegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/babyfootball.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

Y'all are a broken record with the UT recruiting infants joke nonsense. Please come up with something original and clever and get back to us.

[dirk4mvp]

:lmao faggot it's obviously getting to you since you decided to stop ignoring it.

[billfromlaketravis]

Watching the Nike 7 on 7 this morning that I DVR'd. Connor Brewer has nice touch on his balls, and can shoot them into tight spaces. He made a couple of mistakes but overall looks good.

Jonathan Gray looked like a young Brian Westbrook in his prime out there, his hands are second to none.

shyne, I'd add that Curtis Riser is having the best camp of any offensive lineman. It wouldn't surprise me to see Riser as the top rated guard in the country. Should be a great fit in Harsin's offense which emphasizes athletic guards.

[DMX7]

Watching the Nike 7 on 7 this morning that I DVR'd. Connor Brewer has nice touch on his balls, and can shoot them into tight spaces. He made a couple of mistakes but overall looks good.

Jonathan Gray looked like a young Brian Westbrook in his prime out there, his hands are second to none.

When and where was this broadcasts?

[billfromlaketravis]

When and where was this broadcasts?

ESPNU is replaying The Opening in it's entirety beginning at 5pm CST today.

[billfromlaketravis]

Johnathan Gray article from the Worldwide Leader:


BEAVERTON, Ore. -- If you think that a physical running back like Johnathan Gray isn't a good fit for the seven-on-seven events at The Opening think again.

Thr 5-foot-10, 190-pound five-star prospect from Aledo (Texas) High School proved to be more than capable of catching passing from his future teammate Connor Brewer during the first day of the event.

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Tom Hauck for ESPN.com
After rushing for over 3,000 yards as a junior, Texas commit Johnathan Gray proved he can run. Now the five-star RB is proving he can catch as well as any back in the country too.
"To be a complete running back you have to be able to run and catch the ball," said Gray, who is No. 8 in the ESPNU 150 and the nation's No. 2 RB. "Doing it in this environment, against the best players in the nation, makes the experience that much better."
While some may have doubted his catching ability, Gray feels like it's one of the strongest parts of his game.

"I think I have the best hands of any running back in the nation," Gray said. "Catching and blocking are what makes a complete running back and those are two aspects of my game I work on regularly."

As for the running part, Gray seems to have that down pretty good. After a stellar junior season with 3,183 yards and 59 touchdowns, Gray was named the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year. For his career he has already passed the 100-touchdown mark and is approaching 6,000 total rushing yards.

Going into the offseason Gray was one of the most coveted backs in the nation but he chose to commit to the Texas Longhorns in April over TCU and Texas A&M.

"I had narrowed it down to TCU, A&M and Texas and it came down to where I see myself playing and where I can see myself becoming a better man and succeeding at life," Gray said. "Texas was the best decision for me.

"If you're a kid from Texas and you get scholarship from Texas you aren't going to turn that down. It's one of the best schools in the nation. Knowing what Texas football is about, it's just overwhelming."

With seven Texas commits in Oregon this week they have enjoyed the additional time hanging out.

"We knew each other already because we all participated at one of the same camps and worked together," Gray said. "But this is nice because we can catch up again."

And if this week is any indication for the future, Brewer and Gray should be part of a dynamic backfield in Austin.

"As a player I knew he had 60 touchdowns in a season and it's obvious he's one of the best running backs in the country," said Brewer, a four-star QB from Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral who is No. 26 in the ESPNU 150 and the No. 3 QB. "With he and I being on the same team here, I see everything up close.

"He's fast and explosive and he just makes plays. I know I can get him the ball and he'll get 20 yards."

Such a weapon will be great for the Longhorns as they implement a two-back offense under new offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin.

"That's really what narrowed it down from a football perspective, the two-back offense is great," Gray said. "Coach Harsin is a great coach and I loved the Boise offense. The two-back offense is hard to stop."

As dynamic as Gray is on the field, he's likes to shut it down and relax when the game is over.

"I like to chill, go swimming, go see a movie with a couple of girls," Gray said.

A couple of girls?

"Not just one y'know, a couple of girls," Gray said laughing. "I like to do a lot of low-key things, I just chill and stay out of trouble."

He plans to major in business management at Texas and has vision of becoming an accountant -- which could be a good career choice if his football career continues past college.

"If I go to the NFL, I can handle my own business and not leave it in someone else's hands," Gray said. "I want to understand everything that goes on."

Back on the football field Gray's numbers and his talent are more impressive when taking into account that he tore the labrum in both shoulders as a freshman and recently got surgery to repair them.

"It was something I could play with because it wasn't going to get any worse," Gray said. "But now I'm a 100 percent and just ready to strap the pads on for real."

Gray and his Aledo teammates will be going for their third state championship in as many years, something that means a lot to the running back.

"I want to do this for my teammates and my community," Gray said. "Hopefully we'll threepeat and my teammates will earn scholarships and have opportunities to play at the next level too.

"I'm just trying to stay in the best condition of my life so when two-a-days start I'll be ready."

Corey Long has been covering high school football and recruiting in the Sunshine State since 1995. He can be reached at [email protected].

[billfromlaketravis]

Final thoughts on The Opening from 247 Sports:

You can find these on the Blue Board, but here are some of the key Texas commits/targets JC has written up so far...

Nelson Agholor- Agholor, the nation’s highest-ranked four-star prospect, did not disappoint. He’s got excellent quickness and speed for a player his size. Playing wide receiver, he was able to consistently get open and make big plays. He’s a five-star candidate for sure. Stock up.

Connor Brewer- Brewer makes all the right decisions and has a quick enough release and good enough field vision to consistently find open receivers. He doesn’t always throw a tight spiral, but he gets it to where it needs to be. He was consistently impressive throughout the event. Stock up.

Landon Collins- Collins was the MVP of the entire event and I can think of a more impressive, dominant player in the event- and he’s a safety. He had multiple pick-6’s, several pass break-ups and he’s a physical specimen. Alabama or LSU will get a special player. Stock up.

Torshiro Davis- Davis is quick off the edge and with coaching/development should do just fine at LSU. He’s still a bit raw, but has the chance to be very good. Stock the same.

Johnathan Gray- Gray, a five star Texas running back commit, is a special player and if he can stay healthy is in for a special career in Austin. As is the case with linebackers, you don’t get a true sense of what a running back can do in a 7-on-7 setting. Gray, however, impressed with his ability in the passing game- he has soft hands and runs good routes out of the backfield and showed that throughout the event. Stock the same with bonus for catching ability.

Peter Jinkens- Again, it’s tough to really judge linebackers outside of athleticism and the eyeball test, but Jinkins passes the latter. He’s got a good frame and length and runs well. The Texas linebacker commit from Dallas Skyline definitely showed his upside. Stock the same.

Cayleb Jones- Jones has good size and hands and made a couple of plays here and there during the event, but never seemed to really get into a groove. Stock the same.

[billfromlaketravis]

I stumbled upon this piece on John Theus, yes it's from Bleacher Report, but good quotes:

Five-star offensive tackle and the No. 7 overall prospect according to Rivals.com, John Theus (Jacksonville, FL), cut his list of schools down to three on Friday.

The 6'6", 292-pound Bolles High School standout, who has been heavily recruited since his sophomore year of high school, told Orangebloods.com the final three schools in the running for his services are the University of Texas, the University of Florida and the University of Georgia.

There is no clear favorite as to who will end up receiving a verbal commitment from Theus, but if I had a guess I would say Georgia is the leader because his older brother Nathan Theus is currently playing for the Bulldogs.

"Me and my brother said we would make our own decisions," Theus said. "So he did that, and it does help Georgia having my brother because we are close, but it doesn't mean I'm a shoo-in to go there."

Regardless of where Theus decides to go, he knows all of his final three schools have a lot to offer.

"They're three big-time programs that are also very good schools academically. I know the whole coaching staff at Florida and Georgia and they're very good coaching staffs and very caring for their kids," Theus said.

For the time being, Theus has no idea when he will decide on a school but says he will not commit until he is ready.
"Right now I have no clue. When I know I'm going to go ahead and commit, but it could be anywhere from next week to the middle of the season to the Army All-American game. I'm not really sure. I know I want to go out and visit Texas," Theus said.

"I could commit before then but I'm not sure yet. Right now everything is up in the air. I think about committing a lot and my schools because I'm down to my top three but I have no definite plans on when I'm going to commit."

[billfromlaketravis]

Ketchum article on Doral Green - Beckham:

Ok, before we even get started, I’ll admit that I could whip this report up and have it summarized in less than 100 words, but…

a. I can’t say hello to almost anyone in less than 100 words.
b. I want to use this slow summer day to add some context to the Dorian Green-Beckham conversation and try to paint a narrative that we’ll all be able to follow moving forward.

Therefore, you’re going to need to indulge me a little. I thank you in advance.

First, the DGB recruitment is a little different than just about any you’re going to see in 2011 when it comes to a mega-superstar prospect … the No.1 guy in the country, right?

DGB isn’t one of these guys that doesn’t like to talk to the media. No, currently he’s a guy that simply doesn’t talk to the media at all. There just isn’t a lot to go on right now as it relates to getting a true feel for what’s going on inside of his head. Far too often I’ve seen kids like DGB get swallowed up by the recruiting process, but his family is on top of things, especially his father – John Beckham.

The pace is controlled and Mr. Beckham isn’t looking for his son to get on any rides at Six Flags Emotional Park at any point in this process. At the root of this recruitment is a father just trying to make sure that his son keeps as much of a life of normalcy as possible.

Oh, and here’s the other thing – Mr. Beckham isn’t much of a gabber either. He’s not trying to be the star of the show. For instance, when we first approach DGB’s father for an update, he didn’t ask that we funnel everything through him whenever we needed an update and that we could call as much as we want. Instead, he asked that we simply not call for about five months because there wasn’t any updates to give.

Again, this is the No.1 prospect in the nation. This is just a different kind of recruitment, and that’s not meant in a negative connotation.

The general consensus in DGB’s recruitment is that Missouri and Oklahoma are the two clear front-runners for his signature in February. In fact, I reported in last week’s War Room from a source that I trust (and one without connection to any of the schools in this discussion) that the Longhorns were an extreme longshot. His words were that Texas didn’t have a shot in this deal, and that Missouri was the lead dog by a country mile.

It was just one source, and although he’s always been money for us, he’s just one source. He might be exactly right, but the report ended up being a blessing in disguise because while I was in Vegas last week for the Rivals convention, it indirectly led to me connecting with a better source on this topic.

A source I would consider to be much more connected on the subject.

This particular source believes that the Longhorns have better than a Buster Douglas puncher’s chance in his recruitment. Understand that this source will not dispute that the Longhorns aren’t the lead dog in this battle, but he absolutely disputes the idea that the Longhorns are Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking.

His reasoning?

1. Although there’s been no public discussion of the visit, there’s a feeling that the Texas visit last month went very well. In fact, it went so well that…
2. He feels like Texas absolutely will get an official visit. Like put it in ink type stuff.
3. The low-key, non-pressure approach that Texas is taking in the recruitment is connecting with the entire family.
4. Darrell Wyatt.

At one point, I told the source, “Look, here’s what I think and what I’m telling people. Missouri and Oklahoma are the two favorites and Texas might have a fighting chance, but they aren’t the betting favorites by any stretch.”

“That’s fair. But I absolutely would not dismiss that school in Austin. I feel absolutely certain that if you suggested to the family that Texas had no chance, you’d get quite an argument.”

One other note. The local sentiment from some in Missouri is that the Tigers have this thing in the bag and that there’s a handshake agreement already in place that will eventually have DGB landing with the home-state team. Our source believes that talk is misguided, even if he eventually signs with Missouri in February.

[ThePop]

247 saying that FSU might be out of the running for Agholor. Not bad if true.

[billfromlaketravis]

247 saying that FSU might be out of the running for Agholor. Not bad if true.

Interesting news Pop. From my understanding Agholor could possibly be down on Florida because they've made it apparent that they want Nelson as a DB and only a DB. Florida State has always recruited Agholor for both sides of the ball. I'm surprised that the Seminoles could be out of it.

Going off some of the chatter from The Opening, USC could be a slight leader right now. Agholor has visited Southern Cal twice.

[shyne]

Here's a thought, If Georgia sucks this year and Richt gets fired do things swing in our favor for him?

[TFloss32]

Here's a thought, If Georgia sucks this year and Richt gets fired do things swing in our favor for him?

I've read a rumor that's the only way UT gets Theus.

[shyne]

I've read a rumor that's the only way UT gets Theus.

Well isn't he already on the hot seat? I know he just lost two good running backs, and well they play in the SEC so its possible.

[Blake]

Update: Sad news today as we learn that the sperm from Vince Young that had committed to UT has tragically lost it's life.

It's no secret that Mack Brown could not wait to get his hands on Young's sperm. This is has been tough for the coach to swallow.

Young was visiting a sperm bank to make the donation to UT football. He brought along friends and family for support.

Unfortunately, as noted in the following photo, one of the friends mistakenly grabbed the container holding the 5 star sperm and drank it all down.

http://64.19.142.10/bearmythology.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/kasey-studdard-and-vince-young.jpg?w=500&h=375

"I feel horrible" said the anonymous friend. "I thought it was just juice. I should have known something was wrong as soon as the salty taste hit my mouth. It had such a winning flavor though........I couldn't stop."

It remains to be seen whether or not any more of Vince's sperm will ever commit to UT again, much less ever make it out to see the light of day. Microscopic evidence has shown many of the sperm recklessly driving around carrying guns.

More news to come....

[billfromlaketravis]

I've read a rumor that's the only way UT gets Theus.

Yikes, you'd like to think our chances with Theus are better than that. Georgia has underperformed recently, I get the feeling that Georgia better win the SEC East or Richt could be in real danger of losing his job. Even if Richt is canned, I don't think it will be until December at the earliest. Is 2 months enough time for Texas to get Theus?

Theus making an unofficial visit later this month could be the make it or break it moment for Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

Bill, shyne, Pop, symple, benefactor, DesignatedT, BU Spur, Thompson-

Sent you guys a message.

Floss, I haven't received your message.

[TFloss32]

Just an FYI...looks like DT Quincy Russell of San Antonio Sam Houston is going to play for Trinity Valley CC in Athens, TX.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just an FYI...looks like DT Quincy Russell of San Antonio Sam Houston is going to play for Trinity Valley CC in Athens, TX.

Got it Floss. Best of luck to Quincy. Hopefully we'll see him play at Texas someday.

[ThePop]

Oh I kinda misread the Agholor news. FSU might run out of room for Agholor, that is why they would be out of the running.

[shyne]

Are they stupid, why would they not make room for a badass like Agholor.

[billfromlaketravis]

Oh I kinda misread the Agholor news. FSU might run out of room for Agholor, that is why they would be out of the running.

You'd think with Jimbo Fisher's formal training he'd have a very quick trap door to deal with scholarship numbers issues.

[Blake]

Floss, I haven't received your message.

Don't worry, here's a copy:

"guys, I'm so fed up with these hooligans coming in and ruining a perfectly good Longhorn recruiting thread and I know you are too!

I'm going to tattle and I insist you fellows do the same....

Let's hook these bastards!"

[TFloss32]

Don't worry, here's a copy:

"guys, I'm so fed up with these hooligans coming in and ruining a perfectly good Longhorn recruiting thread and I know you are too!

I'm going to tattle and I insist you fellows do the same....

Let's hook these bastards!"

Blake-

FYI...I haven't asked anyone to "tattle." I can take care of my own problems. I've simply asked them to stick around and maintain readership despite the sudden influx of trolling the past month. Is there something I've done to provoke this kind of behavior or has this thread become big enough to where some feel it needs to be crapped on? This thread receives a lot of outside traffic that's good for SpursTalk overall and you're just making the site look bad.

I've been more than civilized to any and all that want to discuss their opinions here (you included). I've asked kindly for it to stop and I'll ask again as there's no reason for it. I simply want to to talk football and not have random posts clog the board. Y'all wouldn't poke your noses into a group of strangers in a sports bar, so don't do it here despite being able to hide behind your computer screen. Thanks.

[Blake]

Y'all wouldn't poke your noses into a group of strangers in a sports bar, so don't do it here despite being able to hide behind your computer screen. Thanks.

But we aren't strangers and you are broadcasting your conversation on the big screen for all to see and hear.

I like you guys. :tu

[TFloss32]

But we aren't strangers and you are broadcasting your conversation on the big screen for all to see and hear.

I like you guys. :tu

So, that makes it ok to do what you're doing? You understand my point. I can't "broadcast" info any differently than I am without going somewhere else other than SpursTalk. This has gone on for almost three years uninterrupted and it's been great for everyone. I could be the guy who starts umpteen different threads, but I don't and I keep to myself. If you genuinely do like it here, then please carry yourself differently and act like it. I'm just asking you and your buds to be cool out of respect.

[Blake]

So, that makes it ok to do what you're doing? You understand my point. I can't "broadcast" info any differently than I am without going somewhere else other than SpursTalk. This has gone on for almost three years uninterrupted and it's been great for everyone. I could be the guy who starts umpteen different threads, but I don't and I keep to myself. If you genuinely do like it here, then please carry yourself differently and act like it. I'm just asking you and your buds to be cool out of respect.

I'm sorry.

:depressed

[Blake]

this thread might have lol utsa potential.

[dirk4mvp]

Blake, puttin his hard hat on and goin to work.

[TFloss32]

Here's a quick update on 2013 RB Altee Tenpenny of Little Rock, AK along with some film. He received a lot of attention this past week at Nike's The Opening.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/11/2013-rb-altee-tenpenny/

[TFloss32]

Rumor that OL Andrus Peat will push his visit back a few days in order to allow for Stacy Searels to be in town. Not sure if he's going to stay an extra day to make up for lost time, but it sounds like he'll arrive on Sunday the 24th in the evening or the following Monday morning. Scheduled to leave Tuesday the 26th. OL John Theus mentioned visiting Austin on the 26th so it will be interesting to see how these visits pan out.

[TFloss32]

Blake, puttin his hard hat on and goin to work.

http://federalism.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf6e653ef0147e3d08701970b-800wi

[billfromlaketravis]

Rumor that OL Andrus Peat will push his visit back a few days in order to allow for Stacy Searels to be in town. Not sure if he's going to stay an extra day to make up for lost time, but it sounds like he'll arrive on Sunday the 24th in the evening or the following Monday morning. Scheduled to leave Tuesday the 26th. OL John Theus mentioned visiting Austin on the 26th so it will be interesting to see how these visits pan out.

I don't want to be insensitive to Coach Searels, but he should be in Austin when a blue chip OT comes to town. Glad to hear the problem has been smoothed over. Theus and Peat are friends, I don't see them being on the 40 at the same time as a bad thing at all.

I hope Connor, Cayleb and possibly Johnathan will all be able to be in town to host Peat and possibly Theus. I wish Peat was spending 3 day weekend in Austin as originally planned, every little bit helps.

[Blake]

Rumors are swirling that 2012 UT commit DL Coco Nut was seen driving around Austin in this picture taken by a pedestrian.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rR0Jtmbot5k/Skb95usM6lI/AAAAAAAABP8/CrEyHI9mKD8/s320/bloodyy.jpg

It's hard to tell if this is really Nut in the photo or not, but if true, this could mean serious trouble for UT football.

The car itself does not seem to be expensive, but gorillas cannot afford to buy cars on their zero dollar a year salaries.

If the gorilla in the picture is really the 4 star recruit out of the Brownsville area Zoo, then questions such as "did a UT booster give him the car?" and "who the hell lets a fucking gorilla drive?" will surely surface.

In the meantime, Longhorn fans will have to hope that this is just some gorilla hater throwing it's shit and hoping it will stick.

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's a quick update on 2013 RB Altee Tenpenny of Little Rock, AK along with some film. He received a lot of attention this past week at Nike's The Opening.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/11/2013-rb-altee-tenpenny/

Dime piece from the Worldwide Leader: http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6756695/altee-tenpenny-shows-well-opening

Texas isn’t mentioned, but Dime seems like a very likable young man. Of course, OU , Bama, and Bama Aggie are already showing interest.

[billfromlaketravis]

Connor Brewer is a recruiting machine:

JHopkins247 Justin Hopkins
Andrus Peat tells me #Texas commit Connor Brewer was texting/recruiting him during most of 'The Opening'. Peat could not make the event.

Hopkins is a reporter for Oregon 247.

[Axe Murderer]

Rumors are swirling that 2012 UT commit DL Coco Nut was seen driving around Austin in this picture taken by a pedestrian.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rR0Jtmbot5k/Skb95usM6lI/AAAAAAAABP8/CrEyHI9mKD8/s320/bloodyy.jpg

It's hard to tell if this is really Nut in the photo or not, but if true, this could mean serious trouble for UT football.

The car itself does not seem to be expensive, but gorillas cannot afford to buy cars on their zero dollar a year salaries.

If the gorilla in the picture is really the 4 star recruit out of the Brownsville area Zoo, then questions such as "did a UT booster give him the car?" and "who the hell lets a fucking gorilla drive?" will surely surface.

In the meantime, Longhorn fans will have to hope that this is just some gorilla hater throwing it's shit and hoping it will stick.

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Rumors are swirling that 2012 UT commit DL Coco Nut was seen driving around Austin in this picture taken by a pedestrian.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rR0Jtmbot5k/Skb95usM6lI/AAAAAAAABP8/CrEyHI9mKD8/s320/bloodyy.jpg

It's hard to tell if this is really Nut in the photo or not, but if true, this could mean serious trouble for UT football.

The car itself does not seem to be expensive, but gorillas cannot afford to buy cars on their zero dollar a year salaries.

If the gorilla in the picture is really the 4 star recruit out of the Brownsville area Zoo, then questions such as "did a UT booster give him the car?" and "who the hell lets a fucking gorilla drive?" will surely surface.

In the meantime, Longhorn fans will have to hope that this is just some gorilla hater throwing it's shit and hoping it will stick.
:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[symple19]

best advice, tfloss, is to ignore it...

[dirk4mvp]

Blake has won the thread.

[TFloss32]

Rumor that OL Andrus Peat will push his visit back a few days in order to allow for Stacy Searels to be in town. Not sure if he's going to stay an extra day to make up for lost time, but it sounds like he'll arrive on Sunday the 24th in the evening or the following Monday morning. Scheduled to leave Tuesday the 26th. OL John Theus mentioned visiting Austin on the 26th so it will be interesting to see how these visits pan out.

Looks like Peat will be in Austin on Monday the 25th and leave Tuesday the 26th. The bad news is it doesn't sound like his father will be able to make the trip with him and QB Connor Brewer will likely not be there because he has obligations to his high school team on those dates. WR Cayleb Jones should be back from Orlando at that time, though. Little back-and-forth on Twitter between Peat and Theus today talking about their visits to UT. Two five-stars OTs in Austin at the same time?!

AndrusPeat I will be at UT July 25-26

jtheus71
@AndrusPeat there's a good chance I'll be at UT then too...

AndrusPeat
@jtheus71 Leghooo schedule it then big boi!

jtheus71
@AndrusPeat I'm def gonna try to do it now!

[billfromlaketravis]

Looks like Peat will be in Austin on Monday the 25th and leave Tuesday the 26th. The bad news is it doesn't sound like his father will be able to make the trip with him and QB Connor Brewer will likely not be there because he has obligations to his high school team on those dates. WR Cayleb Jones should be back from Orlando at that time, though. Little back-and-forth on Twitter between Peat and Theus today talking about their visits to UT. Two five-stars OTs in Austin at the same time?!

AndrusPeat I will be at UT July 25-26

jtheus71
@AndrusPeat there's a good chance I'll be at UT then too...

AndrusPeat
@jtheus71 Leghooo schedule it then big boi!

jtheus71
@AndrusPeat I'm def gonna try to do it now!

Peat and Theus hanging out on the 40 Acres together. It doesn't get any better than that.

[TFloss32]

OL Curtis Riser has become the 10th UT commitment to accept an invitation to play in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game. Likely a result of his stellar performance at Nike's The Opening last week.

[ThePop]

I imagine Peat and Theus wouldn't mind playing on the same team. Get it done Mack.

Would be an amazing O-line in this class alone. Peat Estelle Riser Hughes Theus o_o

[billfromlaketravis]

I imagine Peat and Theus wouldn't mind playing on the same team. Get it done Mack.

Would be an amazing O-line in this class alone. Peat Estelle Riser Hughes Theus o_o

It'll be interesting to see if some Peat and Theus playing together stories develop after the 26th. It would be an amazing development if it were to happen. To my knowledge, Texas is the only mutual favorite between Peat and Theus.

[DesignatedT]

Hopefully a big weekend for A&M coming up. A lot of recruits visiting. I think Dalton Santos could very well commit. Hopefully Denzel Devall as well.

Have you guys heard anything about Texas maybe giving an offer to Colin Blake? Not sure where this kid stands.

Also, What's going on with DT Donald Hopkins? Kid has an offer from Alabama and many others but none from UT or A&M?

A&M could be looking for for D-line prospects with the news that DT Lamarc Strahan didn't qualify for entry.

[benefactor]

Hopefully a big weekend for A&M coming up. A lot of recruits visiting. I think Dalton Santos could very well commit. Hopefully Denzel Devall as well.

Don't get your hopes up about Dalton Santos. The last I heard he is not firmly leaning any direction after decommitting from OSU and is basically just making the rounds. I think it will be closer to the start of the school year before we know anything firm. I'll ask again today and see if there is any new news.

My gut tells me he will bolt for the SEC. His mom was awfully excited when they came calling and it was a big reason they shook OSU.

[billfromlaketravis]

Hopefully a big weekend for A&M coming up. A lot of recruits visiting. I think Dalton Santos could very well commit. Hopefully Denzel Devall as well.

Have you guys heard anything about Texas maybe giving an offer to Colin Blake? Not sure where this kid stands.

Also, What's going on with DT Donald Hopkins? Kid has an offer from Alabama and many others but none from UT or A&M?

A&M could be looking for for D-line prospects with the news that DT Lamarc Strahan didn't qualify for entry.

The Benefactor with some inside information, nice. I'd like to see Santos go to Bama. It would take a miracle at this point for Texas to pursue and offer Santos.

Designated T I get up every morning hoping to hear that Colin Blake has been offered by Texas. Floss, has said before that Texas could continue to evaluate DBs into the season before another offer comes out. Unless Texas thinks they can get in on committed players Daje Johnson or DeVante Harris, Akina likely won't do better than Colin Blake. I think there's more to Blake than we're hearing. Akina loved Blake during spring evaluations, but has now seemingly backed off. I think Akina has some concerns about Blake staying at corner at the next level.

Additionally, some have said that Akina likes where Texas stands with Geno Smith and that is holding up a Texas offer to Blake. I'm very skeptical about Texas and Geno Smith.

The Recruitocosm guys believe that Donald Hopkins won't be offered by Texas unless another DT leaves the program. I'd like to see Cotton leave and Bo Davis offer Donald Hopkins.

Texas recruiting seems to be in a steady holding pattern right now as the coaches work on OOS recruits and wait out attrition.

[rjv]

Hopefully a big weekend for A&M coming up. A lot of recruits visiting. I think Dalton Santos could very well commit. Hopefully Denzel Devall as well.

Have you guys heard anything about Texas maybe giving an offer to Colin Blake? Not sure where this kid stands.

Also, What's going on with DT Donald Hopkins? Kid has an offer from Alabama and many others but none from UT or A&M?

A&M could be looking for for D-line prospects with the news that DT Lamarc Strahan didn't qualify for entry.

may have been for the best. i think strahan would have brought some character issues.

i'd be shocked if santos committed.

[TFloss32]

My gut tells me he will bolt for the SEC. His mom was awfully excited when they came calling and it was a big reason they shook OSU.

I agree that Santos will likely sign with an SEC team. Not sure how he passes that up. A&M is a legit option should he want to stay home, though.

[TFloss32]

To follow up on the talk about OT John Theus last night, he is definitely in the process of planning a trip to Austin. The only obstacle the family is dealing with right now is making sure at least one parent makes the trip along with him. July 26th is the only date that's been thrown out thus far but it's not set in stone. Hopefully he'll leave UGA this weekend uncommitted.

[TFloss32]

Tips is back from his vacation. You'll like the bit on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/12/texas-recruiting-miscellany-updates-galore/

[BU Spur]

Also, What's going on with DT Donald Hopkins? Kid has an offer from Alabama and many others but none from UT or A&M?

A&M could be looking for for D-line prospects with the news that DT Lamarc Strahan didn't qualify for entry.

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah

[billfromlaketravis]

To follow up on the talk about OT John Theus last night, he is definitely in the process of planning a trip to Austin. The only obstacle the family is dealing with right now is making sure at least one parent makes the trip along with him. July 26th is the only date that's been thrown out thus far but it's not set in stone. Hopefully he'll leave UGA this weekend uncommitted.

Excellent news. I'm glad to see that finances aren't holding up a visit anymore. I think Theus might surprise us all, his interest in Texas seems genuine. Agreed, just get through Big Dawg Weekend Mr. Theus, stay strong.

[billfromlaketravis]

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah

Taylor Hamm has been the leading reporter saying that Hopkins doesn't hold a Bama offer. I wonder what Hamm is saying now. Agreed Missouri is likely the leader as of today.

[TFloss32]

Tips is back from his vacation. You'll like the bit on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/12/texas-recruiting-miscellany-updates-galore/

Figured I'd elaborate for those who don't venture over to that particular site. The two most important things from this article are:

1.) 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson has been visiting several schools this summer and many of the Longhorn faithful think that's a bad sign. Not the case. He says he's being thorough with the process now so he'll know where he stands with UT by February. Very good sign.

2.) The 2012 commitments that participated in Nike's The Opening last week spent a good deal of time with DE Torshiro Davis of Shreveport, LA. See QB Connor Brewer's text to Recruitocosm below:

“Davis spent A LOT of time with us, and had a good time. He seemed really comfortable and he likes Texas!”

[Isitjustme?]

The recruiting saga concerning 2019 top prospect Kenny Jackson continues apace. Mack Brown made a recruiting trip to Lake Travis to see Jackson in person and met with him in his treehouse. Word is Mack tried to connect with him by promising to make all the campuses water fountains spray fruit punch flavored Hi-C instead of water by 2019, plus promising to meet Jackson's demands by installing a "Super-AWESOME playground with like shoots and ladders and stuff and one of those big rooms full of balls that you can jump up and down in."

Jackson may have been receiving inappropriate gifts from another school however, as his friends report him "having way cooler Wie games than us now, even though his mom like works in a McDonalds." With no nfl on the horizon some scouts are worried that Jackson may turn his interest to baseball, since he went to a Rangers game recently and said he liked how the "guys get to stand around most of the time and take it easy. Plus they don't have to wear all those dumb pads that just make you get all hot and sweaty." Brown is trying to convince Jackson's mother not to buy him a glove or any other baseball equipment for fear of losing him forever to that game. Will continue to provide updates...

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, OL John Theus' visit to UT will go down on July 29th and 30th. We'll see if more sources confirm this throughout the day. If true, he'll just miss OL Andrus Peat by a few days.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, OL John Theus' visit to UT will go down on July 29th and 30th. We'll see if more sources confirm this throughout the day. If true, he'll just miss OL Andrus Peat by a few days.

I like that Theus is making unofficial visit, period. Just a few weeks ago, all we had to look forward to was a distant official visit in the fall. An unofficial visit followed up with an official visit in the fall is about all you can ask for with high profile OOS recruits.

[Isitjustme?]

UPDATE: Brown has announced that he plans to meet Jackson's demands to install a real "kickass" arcade "with like every Street Fighter arcade game ever made!! and like all the Tekkens too. And like all of those games where you play a guitar."

Campus dorms will be retrofitted to waterbeds and the campus will now have a special "Harry Potter Movie Plex" which will show the Harry Potter movies 24/7/365. Lunchroom menu additions include gummi bears, twizzlers, and JawBreakers. Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and spinach will be removed from the menu.

[Isitjustme?]

BREAKING NEWS: Mack has just gotten jackson to sign a letter of intent!! Here is a photo from the press conference:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5930551535_d4b34f04cd_z.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah


The Benefactor with some inside information, nice. I'd like to see Santos go to Bama. It would take a miracle at this point for Texas to pursue and offer Santos.

Designated T I get up every morning hoping to hear that Colin Blake has been offered by Texas. Floss, has said before that Texas could continue to evaluate DBs into the season before another offer comes out. Unless Texas thinks they can get in on committed players Daje Johnson or DeVante Harris, Akina likely won't do better than Colin Blake. I think there's more to Blake than we're hearing. Akina loved Blake during spring evaluations, but has now seemingly backed off. I think Akina has some concerns about Blake staying at corner at the next level.

Additionally, some have said that Akina likes where Texas stands with Geno Smith and that is holding up a Texas offer to Blake. I'm very skeptical about Texas and Geno Smith.

The Recruitocosm guys believe that Donald Hopkins won't be offered by Texas unless another DT leaves the program. I'd like to see Cotton leave and Bo Davis offer Donald Hopkins.

Texas recruiting seems to be in a steady holding pattern right now as the coaches work on OOS recruits and wait out attrition.

:tu

[DesignatedT]

may have been for the best. i think strahan would have brought some character issues.
.

Could have been, although hes a great fit at NG.

Plus, Doubt he'd bring any more issues that we don't already have with Demontre Moore.

[TFloss32]

Could have been, although hes a great fit at NG.

Plus, Doubt he'd bring any more issues that we don't already have with Demontre Moore.

What was the word on him? Was it a simple fight at Northgate?

[DesignatedT]

What was the word on him? Was it a simple fight at Northgate?

Well he got caught on a possession charge (marijuana) like a few weeks back and rumors saying he got in a fight at northgate and the person is going to press charges, although he hasn't been arrested yet, so hopefully that's nothing.

That would be a huge blow if we lost him for the season.

[billfromlaketravis]

The Texas Ten at the UA Game will have a chance for one final push on Andrus Peat:

@JHopkins247
Justin Hopkins
RT @TomLuginbill: Andrus Peat has accepted his invitation to play in 2012 Under Armour All-American game.

[TFloss32]

The Texas Ten at the UA Game will have a chance for one final push on Andrus Peat:

@JHopkins247
Justin Hopkins
RT @TomLuginbill: Andrus Peat has accepted his invitation to play in 2012 Under Armour All-American game.

Very good news. DB Landon Collins will also be there. We still don't know where WR Dorial Green-Beckham and ATH Nelson Agholor will play for their all-star games. Would be nice to have them there as well.

[TFloss32]

Here is the updated in-state rankings for all 2012 Texas prospects according to Rivals. I'll update the main page when I have time now that we have an official list.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2938

[billfromlaketravis]

Very good news. DB Landon Collins will also be there. We still don't know where WR Dorial Green-Beckham and ATH Nelson Agholor will play for their all-star games. Would be nice to have them there as well.

Collins being there could be a big plus, if Texas gets serious after the official visit. You'd think Agholor would also be at the UA Game given that's just a few hours away. Who knows with DGB.

I believe John Theus has already decided to play in the Army All American Game.

[billfromlaketravis]

Lists, lists and more lists, the updated ESPNU 150:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/top150prospects/_/class/2012

[billfromlaketravis]

You gotta like this:

AndrusPeat Andrus Peat
Can't wait to visit THE University of Texas

[ThePop]

I hope our players aren't annoying Peat.

Kendall Thompson
@AndrusPeat \m/ #hookem

[billfromlaketravis]

I hope our players aren't annoying Peat.

Kendall Thompson
@AndrusPeat \m/ #hookem

Pop, I think Peat likes the attention. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, Peat is a young guy who hasn't experienced the recruiting process before. It's nice to be wanted.

[billfromlaketravis]

Connor Brewer interview on Inside Texas:

http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=3178

[benefactor]

It's been confirmed that Dat Nguyen has contacted Dalton Santos multiple times and his mom was impressed by him as a person. However, she went on to say what I thought before...that they were going to be headed to a lot of big schools over the next few weeks. Her tone seemed to indicate that things were still very much up in the air. It seems like they are really taking their time now after rushing into a commitment with OSU, which is completely understandable. I would say it's going to be the first part of August at the earliest.

[TFloss32]

You gotta like this:

AndrusPeat Andrus Peat
Can't wait to visit THE University of Texas

Looks like Brewers's sister (who is a swimmer for UT) is getting in on the act:

Ash_Brew
@AndrusPeat I hope you have a great time at Texas! Connor and I would love to see you in burnt orange :) #hookem

[TFloss32]

Jrog83 Jason Rogers
cc: @Ash_Brew RT @gkketch How hard is Connor Brewer working it for the Longhorns? RT

Andrus Peat
@Jrog83 @Ash_Brew @gkketch Best recruiter in the nation lol

[Blake]

@Jrog83 @Ash_Brew @gkketch Best recruiter in the nation lol


February 3rd, 2011
Texas Tech assistant coach Robert Prunty was named Big 12 Conference recruiter of the year Thursday by Scout.com/FoxSports.com.

http://www.redraiders.com/2011/02/03/tech-notes-prunty-named-top-big-12-recruiter/


qb kid aside, lol

[billfromlaketravis]

Hey guys I'm finally on Twitter, please follow me @BFLT_at_BON

[DesignatedT]

Trevor Knight has switched his commitment from A&M to Oklahoma.

Not shocking after Matt Davis committed and Manziel already on the roster.

Good get for OU though, although Knight isn't that impressive to me.

[billfromlaketravis]

Trevor Knight has switched his commitment from A&M to Oklahoma.

Not shocking after Matt Davis committed and Manziel already on the roster.

Good get for OU though, although Knight isn't that impressive to me.

I agree DT. Knight isn't a big loss loss for Aggie, it is the 4 Aggie decommitment though. OU seems to be out of the Kiel sweepstakes, Knight could be the back up plan.

[DesignatedT]

I'm okay with it. Especially with A&M and Kohl Stewart being a real possibility. Opens up another ship for our defense this class

[TFloss32]

I agree DT. Knight isn't a big loss loss for Aggie, it is the 4 Aggie decommitment though. OU seems to be out of the Kiel sweepstakes, Knight could be the back up plan.

That's not a big surprise as I figured Knight would eventually see the writing on the wall. I do wonder how that affects OU, though. Does that mean they don't feel too confident about QB Gunner Kiel? I'm hoping he goes elsewhere because Green-Beckham doesn't need another reason to choose the Sooners.

[TFloss32]

I don't know if you remember me mentioning 2013 WR Marcell Ateman of Wylie East and his teammate 2013 WR Quan Jones. Anyway, both receivers are hot names right now. Jones was supposed to be on campus this week but he's pushed his visit back to Monday the 18th.

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

[TFloss32]

That's not a big surprise as I figured Knight would eventually see the writing on the wall. I do wonder how that affects OU, though. Does that mean they don't feel too confident about QB Gunner Kiel? I'm hoping he goes elsewhere because Green-Beckham doesn't need another reason to choose the Sooners.

Just read that the OU staff supposedly told Knight he's the only QB they're taking. I can't believe Kiel might actually pick Indiana. I guess it makes sense since that's his home state and OU's former offensive coordinator, Kevin Wilson, is now their head coach. Other than that, hard to believe such a high profile recruit would go to a non-football school.

[TFloss32]

Good article for our trolling friends. 2029 five-star prospect in the making.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/11/16-pound-baby-jamichael-texas_n_894473.html

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't know if you remember me mentioning 2013 WR Marcell Ateman of Wylie East and his teammate 2013 WR Quan Jones. Anyway, both receivers are hot names right now. Jones was supposed to be on campus this week but he's pushed his visit back to Monday the 18th.

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

Floss Ateman visited Texas recently right? How would compare and contrast Ateman and Jones?

[Blake]

Good article for our trolling friends. 2029 five-star prospect in the making.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/11/16-pound-baby-jamichael-texas_n_894473.html

Axe, Dirk, DoK, Ron Mexico, JT, Atrain, CapnMike, johngateswhitely, lebomb, Symple, Brutalis, Gemini Method, Homerfan90210, duckz, koriwhat-

I'm going to send you guys a message

[TFloss32]

Floss Ateman visited Texas recently right? How would compare and contrast Ateman and Jones?

Bill-

Ateman has already visited. Ateman and Jones have similar builds but Ateman is currently ranked as the better prospect. I honestly don't know much about them other than the schools they're interested in because info on the 2013 kids is still surfacing.

Jones pushed is his Texas visit back a few days in order to allow him to visit Tennessee. He has UT in his top three right now.

[TFloss32]

The 2013 LSR was updated today but here's a look at the 2013 headliners from the Recruitocosm perspective. Gives us something to look forward to and talk about while times are slow. I think UT gets the majority of this list with a decent season. Who else do you guys want Texas to go after in the next class?

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/14/texas-recruiting-2013s-early-headliners/

[billfromlaketravis]

The 2013 LSR was updated today but here's a look at the 2013 headliners from the Recruitocosm perspective. Gives us something to look forward to and talk about while times are slow. I think UT gets the majority of this list with a decent season. Who else do you guys want Texas to go after in the next class?

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/14/texas-recruiting-2013s-early-headliners/

Good work Floss. I enjoyed the article. It'll be interesting to see where Robinson ends up.

[TFloss32]

Good work Floss. I enjoyed the article. It'll be interesting to see where Robinson ends up.

Thanks.

Just get him in burnt orange.

[billfromlaketravis]

Thanks.

Just get him in burnt orange.

Agreed. Floss do you see any surprises at OL in 2013? I wonder if there's another Camrhon Hughes next year.

[Isitjustme?]

Axe, Dirk, DoK, Ron Mexico, JT, Atrain, CapnMike, johngateswhitely, lebomb, Symple, Brutalis, Gemini Method, Homerfan90210, duckz, koriwhat-

I'm going to send you guys a message

:depressed

[dirk4mvp]

ha. CaptainMike. I hope he starts posting more when the season starts.

[Phillip]

garrett gilbert = 2011 heisman winner :smokin

[benefactor]

Some interesting news for our Aggie faithful...Santos' mom dropped in at work today to say hi to everyone. I asked how things were going and she said they were getting ready to head to College Station this weekend then Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas next week. Then she said something I wasn't expecting...that she felt like Dalton was leaning towards A&M.

Now all that said, I still don't feel like he will fully commit this weekend. He's a kid and could easily be swayed by a harder pitch by one of the SEC programs. However, with this new info I will be less surprised if he does wind up jumping at an Aggie offer.

[ThePop]

What's so special about Santos? I'm sure he's better than DLT but is he better than his 3 star label?

[billfromlaketravis]

Some interesting news for our Aggie faithful...Santos' mom dropped in at work today to say hi to everyone. I asked how things were going and she said they were getting ready to head to College Station this weekend then Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas next week. Then she said something I wasn't expecting...that she felt like Dalton was leaning towards A&M.

Now all that said, I still don't feel like he will fully commit this weekend. He's a kid and could easily be swayed by a harder pitch by one of the SEC programs. However, with this new info I will be less surprised if he does wind up jumping at an Aggie offer.

I'm shaking my head, Santos just falls into Aggie's lap. DLT get ready to be compared to Dalton Santos for the rest of your career.

In other disappointing news, John Theus just committed to Georiga. Time to push the pile of chips in on Andrus Peat. Mack is standing up and wearing snake eyes shades.

[ThePop]

I read on Shag about a possible grayshirt offer to Kevin Vaccaro.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vy9ORFu8mSQ/SbVLhH62ycI/AAAAAAAAAwY/UYf8LrT5XqA/s400/do-not-want.jpg

[DesignatedT]

http://media3.texags.com/0008889-daxc-640x360.jpg
Cayleb Jones (center) and Dalton Santos (right) with Jordan Richmond, Michael Richardson and Matt Davis

Picture from todays camp. Luicci reporting that Santos and Devall are close to committing to A&M but did not pull the trigger today. Huge turnout today in College Station.

[benefactor]

Nice picture. I figured he wouldn't commit today...but the Aggies are probably in the drivers seat. Just pray that one of the SEC schools doesn't swoop in a woo him away.

[BU Spur]

Jones on his twitter claimed he was there only to support his little brother who was a camp participant.

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Interesting story happening right now is that Mario Edwards is taking a visit to Oklahoma today. Florida State has a couple of other top DE commits and people are wondering if he is wavering.

[rjv]

http://media3.texags.com/0008889-daxc-640x360.jpg
Cayleb Jones (center) and Dalton Santos (right) with Jordan Richmond, Michael Richardson and Matt Davis

Picture from todays camp. Luicci reporting that Santos and Devall are close to committing to A&M but did not pull the trigger today. Huge turnout today in College Station.

nice pic. matt davis already looks like he is physically ready for division I ball.

[TFloss32]

DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista has committed to Mizzou.

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

[billfromlaketravis]

DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista has committed to Mizzou.

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

Floss I think we're done at DT for 2012. Why reach on Mark or Antoine with so man talented 2013 DTs looming?

[pkbpkb81]

any word on Green-Beckham is ut in on him at all?

[IronMexican]

Matt Davis has a roid gut.

[TFloss32]

Floss I think we're done at DT for 2012. Why reach on Mark or Antoine with so man talented 2013 DTs looming?

I agree. I think someone will have to blow up at that position for UT to offer another guy.

[TFloss32]

any word on Green-Beckham is ut in on him at all?

Very much so. OU and Mizzou are the clear leaders but I think Texas will remain in the race with Darrell Wyatt heading up his recruitment and as long as the Longhorns have a respectable season. His unofficial visit to Austin over Father's Day weekend supposedly went very well.

[TFloss32]

Looks like both OT Andrus Peat and ATH Nelson Agholor will be playing in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game. If they're both still uncommitted at that time, they'll be receiving a lot of love from all of the 2012 UT commitments in attendance.

[TFloss32]

Here's a breakdown from the past two days at the Elite 11 QB camp out in Malibu, CA. For those that are wondering, QB Connor Brewer will not be making it to Austin for OT Andrus Peat's unofficial visit next Monday and Tuesday. I'm not completely sure why, but I think he has obligations to his high school team. He had to cancel once Peat moved his visit from this weekend to early next week. I think that might actually be a good thing if UT can sell itself without Brewer around.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1241670

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1242056

[TFloss32]

One of the best LBs in the country for the 2013 class committed to Alabama on Monday. LB Reuben Foster of LaGrange, GA is off of the board already. Texas would have had a slim shot to begin with but I would've liked to see them get in the mix at the very least.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reuben-Foster-108287;_ylt=AnAPRZ3coHfMVfERmt5a21ZDPZB4

[TFloss32]

The UT freshmen got their numbers today. Here are some pics:

LB Kendall Thompson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/918/69918/179100.jpg

[TFloss32]

DE Cedric Reed
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/918/69918/179107.jpg

[TFloss32]

LB Tevin Jackson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/179109.jpg

[TFloss32]

DT Desmond Jackson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/918/69918/179110.jpg

[TFloss32]

DB Mykkele Thompson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/918/69918/179111.jpg

[TFloss32]

LB Kendall Thompson & LB Steve Edmond
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/817/12817/179189.jpg

[TFloss32]

WR Jaxon Shipley & WR Miles Onyegbule
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/90/1090/179250.jpg

[TFloss32]

RB Malcolm Brown
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/179455.jpg

[TFloss32]

DB Quandre Diggs & DB Leroy Scott
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284732_2290591103812_1220033312_2781442_3069783_n. jpg

[TFloss32]

OL Garrett Greenlea
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270421_2283686295325_1343886129_32688981_176905_n. jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

TFloss is back in a big way!

Tevin Jackson wearing # 11 gives me goose bumps. You have to be a special LB at Texas to wear that number.

Geez, Desmond Jackson looks a hell of a lot like Roy Miller already.

[TFloss32]

TFloss is back in a big way!

Man, I've been out of town so I have some catch-up to do. I'll address a few other things later (even though most of you might already know). Y'all keep posting what you're hearing because I've been out of the loop for a few days.

[TFloss32]

2013 RB Jamel James of Katy Cinco Ranch committed to Arkansas over the weekend. Interesting as he also had an LSU offer.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jamel-James-109382

[TFloss32]

Tevin Jackson wearing # 11 gives me goose bumps. You have to be a special LB at Texas to wear that number.

Whenever I see a kid wearing a legendary number like 11, I always wonder if they asked for it. Horns are in good shape if Jackson plays half as good as DJ.

[billfromlaketravis]

Whenever I see a kid wearing a legendary number like 11, I always wonder if they asked for it. Horns are in good shape if Jackson plays half as good as DJ.

If Jackson asked for the number, I like his confidence. If the coaches gave Jackson # 11, they must think very highly of Tevin.

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 RB Jamel James of Katy Cinco Ranch committed to Arkansas over the weekend. Interesting as he also had an LSU offer.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jamel-James-109382

Jamel James would be a good pick up for Texas if Bergeron was a junior, not a freshman. Kind of bad timing that 2 very versatile, athletic running backs/ fullbacks emerged within 2 years of one another. Before Bergeron, Texas had been searching for a fullback since Ahmard Hall left.

[TFloss32]

DB Jalen Mills of DeSoto has committed to LSU. If you remember, UT brought him in this summer to camp.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jalen-Mills-120556

[TFloss32]

Quick update on DE Eryon Barnett. He had surgery on that torn ACL of his last week (not sure why he waited so long) and is expected to miss the entire season and maybe even spring ball of 2012. I have him pegged as an attrition candidate with all of the up-and-coming talent at DB.

[benefactor]

nice pic. matt davis already looks like he is physically ready for division I ball.


Matt Davis has a roid gut.
If you are referring to the guy in black...that's Santos. Pretty sure it's all natural too. His parents are both rather large human beings.

[ThePop]

Danielle Hunter committed to LSU.

[billfromlaketravis]

DB Jalen Mills of DeSoto has committed to LSU. If you remember, UT brought him in this summer to camp.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jalen-Mills-120556

One would think LSU will not be offering Justin Thomas after taking Jalen Mills. I like Mills, could really come on as a late bloomer. Mills to LSU takes another DB option off the table, but it might also take one Justin Thomas suitor out of the running.

Floss if Barnett leaves the program, does Colin Blake receive an offer at that point?

I like Danielle Hunter's film a lot, I wish he would have waited longer to make a decision. The Texas staff probably wanted to evaluate Hunter during his senior season. It's likely Torshiro or bust now.

[DesignatedT]

Logan Lee has reported that Dalton Santos has narrowed it down to A&M/Alabama and Tennessee and will make a decision in the next 2 weeks (He has visited all 3 schools this week). Apparently immediate playing time is a big deal for the kid.

[billfromlaketravis]

Floss there are rumors out there that Geno Smith has committed to Alabama per Auburn Undercover. Have you heard anything about this?

[benefactor]

Logan Lee has reported that Dalton Santos has narrowed it down to A&M/Alabama and Tennessee and will make a decision in the next 2 weeks (He has visited all 3 schools this week). Apparently immediate playing time is a big deal for the kid.
Pretty much in line with everything that I've heard. Hearing from Alabama was what made him shake OSU...so now it's going to come down to how bad he wants to say close to mom(they are very close) vs. the publicity that comes with an SEC school. You can bet they were filling his head with visions of the NFL while he was there.

[benefactor]

One thing is for sure...I'll get first hand look at him a few times this year. He plays in the same district as my nephew and when Lindale is away I will probably head to Van to watch them play as it's pretty close to me.

[DesignatedT]

I've always liked the kid, back when he was an OSU commit. Definitely think he merits 4 stars and will eventually.

If he was a Texas commit, he would probably already be a 4 star tbh.

[symple19]

Floss there are rumors out there that Geno Smith has committed to Alabama per Auburn Undercover. Have you heard anything about this?

there are rumors he's committing tomorrow after finishing up his trip to UA. Nothing in stone yet, though.

Still pretty sure he's going to choose Bama, whenever he decides.

24/7 is saying he has an Auburn trip planned with his mom for next week.

This kid is playing things pretty close to the vest, so I don't think anyone really knows anything except him

[billfromlaketravis]

there are rumors he's committing tomorrow after finishing up his trip to UA. Nothing in stone yet, though.

Still pretty sure he's going to choose Bama, whenever he decides.

24/7 is saying he has an Auburn trip planned with his mom for next week.

This kid is playing things pretty close to the vest, so I don't think anyone really knows anything except him

I'm shaking my head right now, the writing has been on the wall since Geno Smith cancelled his unofficial visit to Texas. Texas should have already moved on at CB.

[ThePop]

Our recruitment in DE and DB is really unusual. I have a bad feeling we will miss out on Blake and Thomas.

[DesignatedT]

What's up with Ladarrel Mcneil? I haven't heard anything about this kid in awhile.

[DMX7]

LB Tevin Jackson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/179109.jpg

Great to see Tevin back (no pun intended).

[billfromlaketravis]

Our recruitment in DE and DB is really unusual. I have a bad feeling we will miss out on Blake and Thomas.

Not that he would accept, but I'm not sure why Justin Thomas hasn't been offered a greyshirt like Kevin Vaccaro. Thomas seems just as high on Texas as Vaccaro.

[ThePop]

Any word on if Josh Turner is on campus? I haven't heard anything about him since he was wavering on his commitment.

[billfromlaketravis]

Any word on if Josh Turner is on campus? I haven't heard anything about him since he was wavering on his commitment.

Both Turner and M. Thompson are doing very well at corner during the 7 on 7 work outs. I believe both will see playing time this fall.

[TFloss32]

RB Joe Bergeron
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/308/51308/180527.jpg

[TFloss32]

http://eye-on-recruiting.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/30762766

Feature on QB Connor Brewer from the Elite 11 with some great quotes from him.

[rjv]

If you are referring to the guy in black...that's Santos. Pretty sure it's all natural too. His parents are both rather large human beings.

he does seem naturally big boned so to speak. i was actually referring to the player on the far left with the A&M shirt

[DesignatedT]

he does seem naturally big boned so to speak. i was actually referring to the player on the far left with the A&M shirt

far left would be LB Jordan Richmond. Matt Davis is in the A&M hat.

[rjv]

far left would be LB Jordan Richmond. Matt Davis is in the A&M hat.

richmond looks pretty solid. probably only need about 10 more pounds on him

[TFloss32]

Interesting story happening right now is that Mario Edwards is taking a visit to Oklahoma today. Florida State has a couple of other top DE commits and people are wondering if he is wavering.

Wanted to give a few quotes and follow up on DE Mario Edwards' visit to Norman on Monday:

"Mario told me that he wanted to see other places, he said he committed early to Florida State and just wanted to see what other places were like and see what they look like," Edwards Sr. said. "I told him 'man, hey, Oklahoma is the No. 1 team in the country, they are good year in and year out. If you want to look at other places, Oklahoma would be a great place to start. They play a defense like you like to play and what you are in now'."

"They (OU) recruited him, but after he committed a lot of schools were just respecting his commitment and we respect that all the way," he said. "It was just a situation where he wanted to see other places, we've already seen Texas and Oklahoma was closer to us than Texas so we decided to take a trip across the state line, we kind of set up and went from there," he said."

"We're definitely going to come back and watch them play. It makes no sense to not come watch the No. 1 team in the country, and it makes no sense not to come back. We had an opportunity to meet Bob, coach Shipp and we're definitely going to come back and watch a game, We're going to even watch the game in Tallahassee. We're going to watch them play in the Cotton Bowl, I want to see them play a whole game see what the interest in home. We love good football and it makes no sense not to come back and see them play."

If Edwards decides to follow through with attending the TX/OU game and wants to be on the sideline, that interests me because he'd have to be a guest of Texas since they'll be the home team.

[TFloss32]

Here are some quotes for those wondering about the status of ATH Daniel Brooks:

"I'm really strong with OU. They've treated me really well. They were the first ones who saw what I had and that really means a lot. They said I can contribute to what they have," Brooks said. "OU and UT are both prestigious schools and they both have winning tradition. It's going to be in between those two but I'm really strong with OU at this point."

"I don't know what they (Texas) could do. They've just got to show that they want me more, like OU has. They've treated my family well, OU did," Brooks said. "UT can probably do that too, but they haven't got around to it just yet."

"I might be neutral (at the Red River Shootout). Orange on one side and crimson on the other side," Brooks said.

I still think Brooks will switch to UT if the staff steps it up a bit and recruits him like they were during the spring. It seems like he keeps looking back at UT and has second thoughts about his commitment to OU.

[TFloss32]

Not that he would accept, but I'm not sure why Justin Thomas hasn't been offered a greyshirt like Kevin Vaccaro. Thomas seems just as high on Texas as Vaccaro.

Bill-

Where are you seeing that UT offered Vaccaro a grayshirt?

To answer your other question about DB Eryon Barnett, I'm not sure what losing him would mean for the DB situation. His scholarship may be used for another position should he decide to leave the program. Another issue is it may not matter with guys like Thomas and Blake anyway because the 2012 class could have already signed their LOIs by the time Barnett makes a decision one way or the other.

[TFloss32]

What's up with Ladarrel Mcneil? I haven't heard anything about this kid in awhile.

Just a little timeline for you as the guy has fallen completely off of the map it seems. For some reason he's just set on going to the same school as his teammate, ATH Damien Lawry. They both camped at Oklahoma State in mid-June and followed that up with an unofficial visit to Kansas. McNeil's latest trip was a camp last week at Tennessee (he brought Lawry with him) and then he stopped at Alabama before going home. McNeil says Tennessee will get an official visit this fall but he's not naming favorites. Both players actually have a lot of offers and similar options: Arizona, ASU, Arkansas, Cal, Clemson, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, KSU, Notre Dame, TCU, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Utah.

[TFloss32]

^^^^^

These guys actually no longer attend Dallas Maceo Smith. Dallas ISD decided to turn it into a magnet school for technology so the kids who didn't want to attend that school were dispersed among a couple of other campuses. They both now attend Wilmer-Hutchins HS.

[DesignatedT]

What position do you see Damien Lawry being at the college level?

[billfromlaketravis]

Bill-

Where are you seeing that UT offered Vaccaro a grayshirt?

To answer your other question about DB Eryon Barnett, I'm not sure what losing him would mean for the DB situation. His scholarship may be used for another position should he decide to leave the program. Another issue is it may not matter with guys like Thomas and Blake anyway because the 2012 class could have already signed their LOIs by the time Barnett makes a decision one way or the other.

I believe Inside Texas reported the greyshirt.

I would hope the staff feels out Barnett during the fall so they can make a decision about offering another 2012 DB.

[TFloss32]

New Baylor uniforms:

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072011aah.html#_

[TFloss32]

What position do you see Damien Lawry being at the college level?

It'll depend on which school he attends (obviously), but I think the majority of teams are looking at him as a DB.

[TFloss32]

Just an FYI that ATH Nelson Agholor and 2013 DB Marcell Harris will be on Florida's campus tonight for their annual Friday Night Lights recruiting event.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just an FYI that ATH Nelson Agholor and 2013 DB Marcell Harris will be on Florida's campus tonight for their annual Friday Night Lights recruiting event.

Agholor didn't make Friday Night Lights. Possibly good news for Texas.

[TFloss32]

Agholor didn't make Friday Night Lights. Possibly good news for Texas.

Can't hurt. Good news.

Everyone check your local listings for ESPN's Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament this weekend. Handful of UT commitments at that headlined by WR Cayleb Jones.

[billfromlaketravis]

Can't hurt. Good news.

Everyone check your local listings for ESPN's Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 tournament this weekend. Handful of UT commitments at that headlined by WR Cayleb Jones.

Floss do you think it's a USC vs. Texas battle for Agholor? It certainly appears so to me. I think if UF is vulnerable anywhere with Florida recruits, it's with offensive prospects. My understanding is that Weis isn't very personable with recruits and their families.

[DesignatedT]

2013 QB Kohl Stewart has committed to the Aggies.

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 QB Kohl Stewart has committed to the Aggies.

Good pick up for Aggie. Gerry Hamilton loves Stewart. It appears that Jake Oliver will be the only 2013 Aggie legacy Texas will battle Aggie on.

[billfromlaketravis]

Geno Smith appears in a Bama uniform on his new Twitter profile picture. Good bye.

[BU Spur]

New Baylor uniforms:

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072011aah.html#_

They're kinda cheesy. Sticking with the Baylor-egon theme.

[symple19]

Geno Smith appears in a Bama uniform on his new Twitter profile picture. Good bye.

like I told you, he loves fucking with people. He's appeared in an Auburn one too.(As well as a few others)

Dude really enjoys the limelight. The more he does it,the less I like him tbh.

Certainly at this point I can honestly say that if he goes somewhere besides Auburn I won't be upset at all (which is very likely)

[BU Spur]

From Greg Powers (Scout) twitter:

GPowers79 Greg Powers
Nelson Agholor “How could I say no to Texas" keep an eye out for Milani Beadreault's #Scout update soon.


WOW

[ThePop]

From Greg Powers (Scout) twitter:

GPowers79 Greg Powers
Nelson Agholor “How could I say no to Texas" keep an eye out for Milani Beadreault's #Scout update soon.


WOW

:hungry:

[billfromlaketravis]

From Greg Powers (Scout) twitter:

GPowers79 Greg Powers
Nelson Agholor “How could I say no to Texas" keep an eye out for Milani Beadreault's #Scout update soon.


WOW

BU Spur with another amazing pull. Well done sir. I would have a Dr. Pepper with you, and Judge any day.

[shyne]

Floss do you think it's a USC vs. Texas battle for Agholor? It certainly appears so to me. I think if UF is vulnerable anywhere with Florida recruits, it's with offensive prospects. My understanding is that Weis isn't very personable with recruits and their families.

If this is between Texas and USC I like our chances. In the end why would anyone want to play for piece of shit Lane Kiffen.

[billfromlaketravis]

If this is between Texas and USC I like our chances. In the end why would anyone want to play for piece of shit Lane Kiffen.

FSU is definitely still in the Agholor sweepstakes, as is Florida, but there's a lot of chatter about USC and Texas as Possible leaders.

[TFloss32]

Floss do you think it's a USC vs. Texas battle for Agholor? It certainly appears so to me. I think if UF is vulnerable anywhere with Florida recruits, it's with offensive prospects. My understanding is that Weis isn't very personable with recruits and their families.

It seems that way. I know the staff feels pretty good about where they stand right now. Great tweet on Agholor over the weekend. Hope it works out.

[TFloss32]

Good stuff over the weekend, guys. Here's some other stuff I came across:

*WR Cayleb Jones chipped a bone in his left ring finger over the weekend at the Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 event and is slated to miss at least six weeks. Hopefully it won't affect his high school season.

*Speaking of that event, WR Thomas Johnson was arguably the top performer in attendance depending on who you talk to. Supposedly had a great weekend.

*We talked about this guy briefly back in February as a possible DT offer, but Zorrell Ezell of Humble has committed to Baylor.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Zorrell-Ezell-119686

*Big news of the weekend was 2013 OL Kent Perkins of Dallas Lake Highlands visiting the UT campus. He wasn't able to make any of UT's summer camps but finally made it to Austin. I think he's a Junior Day offer and likely commits on the spot next February.

*Finally...just a reminder that five-star OL Andrus Peat of Tempe, AZ will be in Austin today and tomorrow. Time to roll out the red carpet.

[TFloss32]

2013 QB Kohl Stewart has committed to the Aggies.

Obviously a great get for the Ags. If it's true that Stewart is already throwing in the 90s from the mound and he's not even a junior in high school, it'll be interesting to see if he has to make a choice between football and baseball at some point.

[TFloss32]

Nice quote from 2013 OL Kent Perkins after his visit to UT:

“I didn't think it was going to be that awesome,” Perkins said. “They definitely gave me a lot to think about.”

[TFloss32]

OU received a commitment from this guy over the weekend:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Charles-Tapper-121292

[TFloss32]

The UT roster has been updated with the freshman class:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tex-m-footbl-mtt.html

[TFloss32]

To update on QB Connor Wood...there were lots of rumors floating around going into the weekend that he wasn't enrolled in school and was absent from workouts with the team. I think the rumor started over at Inside Texas (they're usually accurate), but those reports look to be false. It may end up being a moot point, however. Wood has been a transfer candidate for a while now and is the most likely to do so out of the four QBs on the UT roster.

[TFloss32]

Here is a recap of the Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 event. The Southwest team full of A&M and Texas commits won the entire thing and QB Matt Davis of Klein Forest was given Offensive MVP honors.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1243516

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1243680

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1243673

[TFloss32]

Team Southwest's victory photo. UT commitments LB Tim Cole and DB Bryson Echols are to the right in the middle row. WR Cayleb Jones isn't present.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/880/1113306.jpg

[TFloss32]

Interesting note I came across this weekend has to do with ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce. He's been blowing up the camp circuit and both Cal and UT have called his high school coach in recent days to inquire. I guess his performances at Nike's The Opening and the Champion Gridiron Kings have been simply too good to ignore. That should make BFLT happy.

[TFloss32]

For those that are wondering, OL Andrus Peat is scheduled to be in Austin around 1 p.m. and he will be accompanied by a family member. I know for sure that it's not his father because he's recovering from hip surgery, but I've seen a rumor that it might be his grandfather. I'll let you know when I find out more.

[TFloss32]

"2013 Dream Team" from Recruitocosm:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/07/25/2013-dream-team-class-with-percentages/

[TFloss32]

Via the Twitters about 30 minutes ago:

AndrusPeat
At the airport about to leave for Texas

[TFloss32]

FWIW...RB Fozzy Whittaker predicted that QB Garrett Gilbert will start for Texas against Rice, according to an interview he did this morning at Big 12 Media Days. Not a surprise at all, but just interesting to hear someone say actually say it.

[TFloss32]

Ugh!

AndrusPeat
My flights delayed an hour..

This probably pushes his arrival on campus back to some time after 2:00.

[TFloss32]

To update on QB Connor Wood...there were lots of rumors floating around going into the weekend that he wasn't enrolled in school and was absent from workouts with the team. I think the rumor started over at Inside Texas (they're usually accurate), but those reports look to be false. It may end up being a moot point, however. Wood has been a transfer candidate for a while now and is the most likely to do so out of the four QBs on the UT roster.

To follow up on this...Hook 'Em 24/7 reported what I wrote above, but they also mentioned this morning that there's a rumor going around Big 12 Media Days that Wood is no longer with the team. Not sure what to believe at this point, but I don't see how he sticks around if McCoy and Ash get snaps before he does.

[TFloss32]

Lots to keep up with this morning...forgot to mention that QB Connor Brewer did not make the finals of the Elite 11 last week in Malibu, CA. BYU commitment, Tanner Mangum, was the camp MVP.

[DMX7]

From Greg Powers (Scout) twitter:

GPowers79 Greg Powers
Nelson Agholor “How could I say no to Texas" keep an eye out for Milani Beadreault's #Scout update soon.


WOW

Nice to hear that, but I wouldn't book anything until he signs on the dotted line.

[billfromlaketravis]

Obviously a great get for the Ags. If it's true that Stewart is already throwing in the 90s from the mound and he's not even a junior in high school, it'll be interesting to see if he has to make a choice between football and baseball at some point.

Floss I read that Stewart is also an excellent third baseman, his coach called him the best third baseman they've had in a long time. Great athlete.

[billfromlaketravis]

It seems that way. I know the staff feels pretty good about where they stand right now. Great tweet on Agholor over the weekend. Hope it works out.

I just read that Agholor's father works for the University of South Florida. It's interesting that they're not bigger players in his recruitment.

[billfromlaketravis]

Nice quote from 2013 OL Kent Perkins after his visit to UT:

“I didn't think it was going to be that awesome,” Perkins said. “They definitely gave me a lot to think about.”

Perkins probably commits on the spot. Texas has actually done a ton of leg work on Perkins. I have a cousin that is in the Lake Highlands football program tell me that Texas has been looking at Perkins since 8th grade. My cousin is a year behind Perkins in school.

[billfromlaketravis]

Interesting note I came across this weekend has to do with ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce. He's been blowing up the camp circuit and both Cal and UT have called his high school coach in recent days to inquire. I guess his performances at Nike's The Opening and the Champion Gridiron Kings have been simply too good to ignore. That should make BFLT happy.

I really, really like Coleman. Coleman's camp performances have justified my affection. Coleman is as good or better than message board favorite Kendall Perkins. I like Coleman's versatility more than Daniel Brooks' skill set.

[TFloss32]

Perkins probably commits on the spot. Texas has actually done a ton of leg work on Perkins. I have a cousin that is in the Lake Highlands football program tell me that Texas has been looking at Perkins since 8th grade. My cousin is a year behind Perkins in school.

Junior Day 1 has potential to be pretty exciting if Texas has a respectable season. UT likes their posititoning with a handful of these guys.

[TFloss32]

I really, really like Coleman. Coleman's camp performances have justified my affection. Coleman is as good or better than message board favorite Kendall Perkins. I like Coleman's versatility more than Daniel Brooks' skill set.

I would have no problem it UT decided to offer Coleman that last DB spot. I know Muschamp was on him early when he was a part of the staff. He's going to be a good one. FYI Bill...I read that DB Colin Blake is pretty much waiting on UT's next move to decide what he'll do.

[billfromlaketravis]

I would have no problem it UT decided to offer Coleman that last DB spot. I know Muschamp was on him early when he was a part of the staff. He's going to be a good one. FYI Bill...I read that DB Colin Blake is pretty much waiting on UT's next move to decide what he'll do.

Floss, I read that too on Blake. Blake deserves a lot of credit for being patient and thoughtful during the recruiting process. If Blake and Justin Thomas are waiting to pounce on a UT offer, I fully support Texas waiting out Landon Collins.

[TFloss32]

Here's the transcript from Mack Brown's time at the podium today:

http://www.big12sports.com/fls/10410/pdfs/mediaday/texas-072511.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=10410

[ThePop]

Sucks that Mack isn't even there during his visit (I hope Searels is at least there). Also sucks that it's both cooler and raining in Phoenix.

[shyne]

Will Zeke Pike STFU with his dumbass tweets already.

[shyne]

Gridiron Kings is on ESPNU at 6pm texas time.

[DesignatedT]

Matt Davis is a boss

[ThePop]

Rivals has finally released their 2012 recruiting rankings, Texas is #1 of course.
Top 5 is:

OU
Florida
Florida State
Michigan
Texas

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/teamrank/2012/all/all

[Spursfan092120]

Hopefully the Horns can show everyone up this year...never thought of UT as a dark horse, but that's exactly what they are this year.

[tlongII]

Rivals has finally released their 2012 recruiting rankings, Texas is #1 of course.
Top 5 is:

OU
Florida
Florida State
Michigan
Texas

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/teamrank/2012/all/all

The Beavs are at #21. I'll take that. We're doing really well in our recruiting.

[shyne]

Listening to Mack's press conference today, I get the feeling that Ash is going to be the starter sooner rather than later.

[ThePop]

Link to audio/video?

[shyne]

I saw it on ESPNU, im sure its somewhere. I think Tfloss posted a link on the last page

[TFloss32]

Sucks that Mack isn't even there during his visit (I hope Searels is at least there). Also sucks that it's both cooler and raining in Phoenix.

Peat did make it to Austin finally but I can't confirm the time. He's scheduled to depart tomorrow around 7 p.m. Stacy Searels left Big 12 Media Days early to meet him on campus. We'll know tomorrow if Mack Brown was able to make it back or not. Peat knew that this would be the set-up ahead of time for anyone who's wondering. He'll be back for an official visit in the fall and he'll be treated even better then.

[TFloss32]

Some NFL news on former Longhorns...

-WR James Kirkendoll to sign with the Tennessee Titans

-WR John Chiles to sign with the New Orleans Saints

-P John Gold to sign with the Seattle Seahawks

[billfromlaketravis]

Peat did make it to Austin finally but I can't confirm the time. He's scheduled to depart tomorrow around 7 p.m. Stacy Searels left Big 12 Media Days early to meet him on campus. We'll know tomorrow if Mack Brown was able to make it back or not. Peat knew that this would be the set-up ahead of time for anyone who's wondering. He'll be back for an official visit in the fall and he'll be treated even better then.

Floss wasn't Monday the primary media day for Texas? OK State, OU, Kansas, KSU and ISU are going today. I would hope that Mack can find a couple hours to go meet Peat and his grandfather in Austin. I like that Searels is in town, but Peat deserves the Mack and Sally treatment.

[TFloss32]

Floss wasn't Monday the primary media day for Texas? OK State, OU, Kansas, KSU and ISU are going today. I would hope that Mack can find a couple hours to go meet Peat and his grandfather in Austin. I like that Searels is in town, but Peat deserves the Mack and Sally treatment.

I'm honestly not sure how it all works as far as his schedule. He may very well have other engagements afterwards. We'll know for sure today.

Good news is WR Cayleb Jones will be on campus today according to a convo he had with QB Connor Brewer's dad:

@crbrew2215
robert brewer
@Cayleb_JonesTx4 ..have you hooked up with Andrus yet. ?? Its CB dad..

Cayleb replies:
@crbrew2215 what's up! Not yet. I plan to tomorrow.


@crbrew2215
robert brewer
@Cayleb_JonesTx4 ..Connors up north at high school camp .seal the deal with Andrus , we need him,he's the anchor of that line.he's the best.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm honestly not sure how it all works as far as his schedule. He may very well have other engagements afterwards. We'll know for sure today.

Good news is WR Cayleb Jones will be on campus today according to a convo he had with QB Connor Brewer's dad:

@crbrew2215
robert brewer
@Cayleb_JonesTx4 ..have you hooked up with Andrus yet. ?? Its CB dad..

Cayleb replies:
@crbrew2215 what's up! Not yet. I plan to tomorrow.


@crbrew2215
robert brewer
@Cayleb_JonesTx4 ..Connors up north at high school camp .seal the deal with Andrus , we need him,he's the anchor of that line.he's the best.

Per Hook Em 247 , Mack is on his way back to Austin to meet with Peat. You have to like Texas' chances. Mack doesn't miss on many recruits that he is able to meet with in his office.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook Em 247 , Mack is on his way back to Austin to meet with Peat. You have to like Texas' chances. Mack doesn't miss on many recruits that he is able to meet with in his office.

Great news.

Brown did end up having some sort of press conference this morning. He left Dallas around 10 a.m. according to that same report.

[TFloss32]

Looks like the Philadelphia Eagles picked up former A&M QB Jerrod Johnson today.

[billfromlaketravis]

Looks like the Philadelphia Eagles picked up former A&M QB Jerrod Johnson today.

Let's hope Johnson has better luck with this former Green Bay Packer than the last one.

[TFloss32]

The Dallas Cowboys cut big Leonard Davis.

[ThePop]

That's not the only Longhorn they cut. Roy Williams was also cut.

[TFloss32]

That's not the only Longhorn they cut. Roy Williams was also cut.

I was actually surprised by this. Unless there's some new rules in the labor agreement that I'm unaware of, cutting Williams will actually cost them a bunch in 2012. Jerry was quoted saying that the Cowboys will basically be able to do whatever they want in free agency, so maybe they've figured out a way to work things out. If someone here can expound upon this, please let us know.

[ThePop]

I really need some Peat info.
All we know as of now is:

Peat is in Austin
Mack and Stacy are there
Peat likes the weather
Cayleb Jones might be there
Peat's been spending time with Jackson Jeffcoat, his "host"

[billfromlaketravis]

I really need some Peat info.
All we know as of now is:

Peat is in Austin
Mack and Stacy are there
Peat likes the weather
Cayleb Jones might be there
Peat's been spending time with Jackson Jeffcoat, his "host"

Pop, per Orangebloods, Peat's visit went well. Nothing more to mention right now.