2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[billfromlaketravis]

Excellent quote from Andrus Peat during his return flight to Arizona:

AndrusPeat Andrus Peat
This other dude was like why would you go to Texas if u could go to Arizona St... ??

[billfromlaketravis]

Given the timing, I'm liking this quote:

@AndrusPeat
Andrus Peat
I have a good idea of my top schools.......
3 minutes ago via Mobile Web

[ThePop]

Given the timing, I'm liking this quote:

@AndrusPeat
Andrus Peat
I have a good idea of my top schools.......
3 minutes ago via Mobile Web

:tu:tu:tu:tu:tu

[billfromlaketravis]

@AndrusPeat
Andrus Peat
Id put Texas in the top 3..
1 minute ago via Mobile Web

[shyne]

might be just me but he doesnt sound like a very mature kid.

[ThePop]

might be just me but he doesnt sound like a very mature kid.

Why do you say that?

[shyne]

I dunno seems by his tweets, he likes the attention a lil much. Im sure hes a good kid, but just comes across to me as an attention whore.

[Kermit]

I dunno seems by his tweets, he likes the attention a lil much. Im sure hes a good kid, but just comes across to me as an attention whore.

He's seventeen.

[ThePop]

He's seventeen.

This. And he's not bad compared to some other recruits (zeke pike)

[TFloss32]

QB Gunner Kiel to Indiana. Incredible pull for that program.

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

[pkbpkb81]

QB Gunner Kiel to Indiana. Incredible pull for that program.

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

Just read he picked IU cause of Kevin Wilson and what he was able to do with qb's at OU

[TFloss32]

Just read he picked IU cause of Kevin Wilson and what he was able to do with qb's at OU

That's the main reason why, but I know he didn't want to venture too far away from home and OU doesn't exactly have a favorable depth chart. Once Trevor Knight committed to OU a few weeks ago, it was clear that they had lost the Kiel sweepstakes. Notre Dame must feel like shit today.

[billfromlaketravis]

That's the main reason why, but I know he didn't want to venture too far away from home and OU doesn't exactly have a favorable depth chart. Once Trevor Knight committed to OU a few weeks ago, it was clear that they had lost the Kiel sweepstakes. Notre Dame must feel like shit today.

Maybe the Brian Kelly recruiting praise will cease for a day or two, maybe.

[DesignatedT]

Doesn't his brother attend IU also or something? Probably played a big role

[BU Spur]

QB Gunner Kiel to Indiana. Incredible pull for that program.

Understatement. That is a huge pickup for them.

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma State's new unis:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Oklahoma-State-8217-s-postmodern-makeover-is-bl?urn=ncaaf-wp4271

[TFloss32]

North Carolina fired Butch Davis yesterday:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6810094/north-carolina-tar-heels-football-coach-butch-davis-dismissed

[Blake]

Oklahoma State's new unis:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Oklahoma-State-8217-s-postmodern-makeover-is-bl?urn=ncaaf-wp4271

meh. as mediocre as the original unis.

[TFloss32]

TE Dominique Jones is another guy to keep an eye on when it comes to potential transfers.

I don't know if you guys remember this discussion from back in June, but Hook 'Em 24/7 is reporting today that TE Dominique Jones is a major grade risk right now and UT may end up losing him. He hasn't been with the team for summer workouts. WR Malcolm Williams is a name people are keeping an eye on as well as he also has not been around.

[TFloss32]

^^^^

The 2009 class has been a huge pain in the ass.

[shyne]

I thought they were going to try Malcom at tight end?

[billfromlaketravis]

I don't know if you guys remember this discussion from back in June, but Hook 'Em 24/7 is reporting today that TE Dominique Jones is a major grade risk right now and UT may end up losing him. He hasn't been with the team for summer workouts. WR Malcolm Williams is a name people are keeping an eye on as well as he also has not been around.

I saw that earlier today Floss. We do need attrition at TE, but I would rather see Graham or Matthews go. Dominique Jones is Texas' best blocking TE, an integral part of Harsin's offense. The academic staff is working very hard to get Jones eligible, let's hope they pull off a minor miracle.

Malcolm Williams has had some very serious personal problems. I can't elaborate, but I would ask everybody to be sensitive about Williams' situation. You would expect and deserve the same if you were in his shoes. I know it sounds strange coming from me, but there are much bigger things than football.

In good news, the Texas players at media day were adamant that Blaine Irby is healthy. Blaine contributing at any level would be a HUGE emotional lift for team. When healthy, Irby and Grant are two of the better TEs in the Big 12.

[BU Spur]

Oklahoma State's new unis:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Oklahoma-State-8217-s-postmodern-makeover-is-bl?urn=ncaaf-wp4271

Now those are stupid.

[TFloss32]

OL Kyle Hix signed with the New England Patriots and TE Greg Smith has signed with the Carolina Panthers.

[DesignatedT]

Those uniforms are terrible.

[TFloss32]

Per GatorBait, Florida offered 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson recently. With his family having ties to Gainesville, it looks like a Texas/Florida battle. I like UT in the end, though.

[DesignatedT]

Alabama is definitely in the mix for Raulerson, I think A&M might have an outside shot as well. He was very impressive when he attended the camp here.

[DesignatedT]

DE Julien Obioha has committed to Texas A&M. He is better than his ranking suggests.

That's #21 for A&M. They are hoping for a Dalton Santos/Denzel Devall combo to pretty much finalize this class.

[BU Spur]

DE Julien Obioha has committed to Texas A&M. He is better than his ranking suggests.

That's #21 for A&M. They are hoping for a Dalton Santos/Denzel Devall combo to pretty much finalize this class.

Obioha is legit. That's a big pick up.

I think A&M splits between Santos and Devall. Landing Santos, but Devall slipping to Bama. If they get both, that's arguably the top linebacker class in the nation.

[DesignatedT]

With Obioha committing, Tomme Mark probably doesn't see an offer anytime soon. If they can somehow land Santos and Devall and maybe 1 more DB than they should be done with this class for now, still leaving a couple spots open for "best available type" players depending on how we perform on the field this season.

[ThePop]

Blake Monroe
The reports of Jackson Jeffcoat being Andrus Peat's host on his UT visit are false. Peat just told me it was RB Malcolm Brown. #Horns

The main recruiting sites now have some info on the visit. Have you guys read anything significant/interesting?

[ThePop]

Blake Munroe
Just spoke with Lousiana DB Landon Collins. He told me that he's definitely still interested in Texas and will take an official visit to UT

[DesignatedT]

Landon Collins is a beast. Best 2012 safety by far.

[TFloss32]

The main recruiting sites now have some info on the visit. Have you guys read anything significant/interesting?

Here are some quotes from Peat's coach:

“He gave me a big smile and said great,” Coach Joseph said. “It seemed like he really enjoyed it. He didn’t go into detail but it was a pleasurable visit.”

“I’ve never seen him light up like that when I’ve asked him about a visit.”

[TFloss32]

Some other random stuff:

- Vince Young has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles (supposedly)

- Roy Williams has signed with the Chicago Bears

- OU has verbally offered 2013 RB Altee Tenpenny of Little Rock, AR

- A&M has verbally offered 2013 RB Keith Ford of Cypress Ranch

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Keith-Ford-119517

- DE Victor Irokansi of Pflugerville Hendrickson has committed to Ok State

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Victor-Irokansi-100326

[billfromlaketravis]

Here are some quotes from Peat's coach:

“He gave me a big smile and said great,” Coach Joseph said. “It seemed like he really enjoyed it. He didn’t go into detail but it was a pleasurable visit.”

“I’ve never seen him light up like that when I’ve asked him about a visit.”


Good pull Floss. The Hook Em 247 guys seem to think that Texas has done everything on their end to put themselves in a good position with Peat. The official visit will be huge. Peat mentioned visiting Texas again when the 2012 commits are in town. I think the Football Banquet in December would be a good official visit weekend because all of the commits have historically attended. Texas could have some real momentum with Peat if he makes an official visit in November / December and then spends a week in January 2012 with 10 Texas commits at the UA All American Game.

Kudos to the Texas coaches for killing it with the OOS unofficial visits. Every blue chip OOS recruit has left Austin gushing about Texas. Whatever they're doing it's working. Hopefully, we'll see results soon.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some other random stuff:

- Vince Young has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles (supposedly)

- Roy Williams has signed with the Chicago Bears

- OU has verbally offered 2013 RB Altee Tenpenny of Little Rock, AR

- A&M has verbally offered 2013 RB Keith Ford of Cypress Ranch

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Keith-Ford-119517

- DE Victor Irokansi of Pflugerville Hendrickson has committed to Ok State

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Victor-Irokansi-100326


Tenpenny will probably be the most heavily recruited running back in the 2013 class. I think Texas will make a play for The Dime, but it'll be interesting to watch how patient the coaches are in their recruitment of Tenpenny. If Texas can lock up James White and Dontre Wilson early, I think they'll probably go that route rather than waiting on Tenpenny.

Keith Ford is an interesting back. He's listed at 5'11'' 195 and I believe he runs in the 4.6 range. I hate to admit it, but Aggie has done a good job evaluating running backs recently. An offer this early tells me that Aggie thinks Ford can play. It's interesting that Aggie offered Ford, but hasn't offered James White yet.

I was a Cy Fair ISD graduate, it's amazing how much talent is coming out of that area. The District is already the third largest in the state and growing. Northwest Houston / Cypress looks like an emerging talent hot bed. Cy Falls is loaded with 2013 Division 1 recruits.

[DesignatedT]

2013 ATH Ty Slanina has committed to the Aggies.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ty-Slanina-129141

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 ATH Ty Slanina has committed to the Aggies.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ty-Slanina-129141

Slanina runs like a deer.

[ThePop]

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=251277

Summer workout video

[atxbuttknocker]

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=251277

Summer workout video

I came.

[atxbuttknocker]

If we could just get some more videos of shirtless teen boys working out ITT I think that would be great!

[Axe Murderer]

atxbuttknocker I just sent you a pm.

[Blake]

I came.

Lol

[Spursfan092120]

2012 commit Connor Brewer....dude looks sick

vv0BFyj13KY

[TFloss32]

Good article on WR Dorial Green-Beckham and his family:

http://m.stltoday.com/STL/db_259774/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=YcVwpsQt&full=true#display

Random tweet that I came across from a columnist is St. Louis:

REIDLAYMANCE
And my Texas friends will be glad to see Mack Brown had dinner with Dorial Green-Beckham, family http://bit.ly/raclpv #hookem

[TFloss32]

Just an update that DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis hasn't heard much from UT in a while, but he says he may get to Austin before the end of the summer to visit campus and speak with the coaching staff in person. He's currently planning two official visits to OU and Florida State and will make decisions on the other three at a later time. Here are some quotes from him:

“A few weeks ago I would have thought they were going to offer me in the coming weeks but they still haven’t,” Blake said. “I don’t know if they’re still talking to other DBs but I have no clue with Texas.”

“It’s nothing where if they offer I’d commit right away, but that’s a school I grew up watching,” Blake said. “They played my favorite game ever to watch - the 2006 Rose Bowl game. I’ll never forget that game. I don’t know, I’ve always liked Texas and one of my good friends goes there. Mykkele Thompson, I became friends with him this past year. It would be a real cool offer and a blessing to have because it’s Texas, but I’d definitely still think about the other schools. I’m not some guy who just changes his mind like that.”

[TFloss32]

Surprised symple hasn't come on here and mentioned this, but I forgot to add above that Green-Beckham took an unofficial visit to Auburn this weekend. I think it's a race between OU and Mizzou with Texas making up ground.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just an update that DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis hasn't heard much from UT in a while, but he says he may get to Austin before the end of the summer to visit campus and speak with the coaching staff in person. He's currently planning two official visits to OU and Florida State and will make decisions on the other three at a later time. Here are some quotes from him:

“A few weeks ago I would have thought they were going to offer me in the coming weeks but they still haven’t,” Blake said. “I don’t know if they’re still talking to other DBs but I have no clue with Texas.”

“It’s nothing where if they offer I’d commit right away, but that’s a school I grew up watching,” Blake said. “They played my favorite game ever to watch - the 2006 Rose Bowl game. I’ll never forget that game. I don’t know, I’ve always liked Texas and one of my good friends goes there. Mykkele Thompson, I became friends with him this past year. It would be a real cool offer and a blessing to have because it’s Texas, but I’d definitely still think about the other schools. I’m not some guy who just changes his mind like that.”


Good stuff Floss. I'm a little surprised the Beckhams and Mack have dinner stuff is just coming out now and from a columnist in St. Louis. The Beckhams really do have a gag order in place with recruiting sites.

I hope Blake makes it down for an unofficial before the season. Blake has long been a BFLT favorite. Floss do you think Blake's offer is contingent upon what Geno Smith decides, or what Landon Collins decides? I don't like Blake making officials to OU and FSU. He could pull the trigger on either visit. I think the 2012 class needs a tall corner to round it out.

[BU Spur]

So if Texas has cooled on Blake, have they done the same with Justin Thomas?

I'd love to get him.

[TFloss32]

So if Texas has cooled on Blake, have they done the same with Justin Thomas?

I'd love to get him.

I am digging Baylor's secondary class so far. They just picked up Ryan Reid of Sherman today. I'm a little surprised by this since he's been about OU for so long.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ryan-Reid-121661

[TFloss32]

BU Spur-

I think Thomas to Baylor is a very realistic possibility. Seems to be between y'all and Oklahoma State if Texas doesn't offer.

[billfromlaketravis]

I am digging Baylor's secondary class so far. They just picked up Ryan Reid of Sherman today. I'm a little surprised by this since he's been about OU for so long.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ryan-Reid-121661

Nate Heupel (Sooner) over on the 'Cosm loves Reid. I'm a little surprised OU lost a recruit to Baylor. Good pick up for the Bears. I'd probably trade Griffin, Reid and Coleman for Echols and Duke Thomas.

[DesignatedT]

Baylor has also picked up DE Dominique Banks from Denton.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/houston/football/recruiting/player-Dominique-Banks-113344

[TFloss32]

I hope Blake makes it down for an unofficial before the season. Blake has long been a BFLT favorite. Floss do you think Blake's offer is contingent upon what Geno Smith decides, or what Landon Collins decides? I don't like Blake making officials to OU and FSU. He could pull the trigger on either visit. I think the 2012 class needs a tall corner to round it out.

I don't think so since Smith is scheduled to commit before his high school season begins in August. Alabama or Auburn there. Surely Akina knows that one is over outside of a major break.

Not only is it difficult to figure out what the staff is thinking for that last DB spot because there are so many good prospects to target, but I wonder if they're struggling with deciding to offer a CB or S type. They've yet to offer a true safety in this class and both Echols and Thomas are under six feet. Blake seems to fill that void perfectly, but the staff is obviously waiting to make an offer to any of these guys for a reason (or a couple of reasons).

It's pretty clear Blake is waiting on that UT offer despite not publicly stating it, so maybe he'll get it if he visits Austin before the season starts. Brandeis starts their two-a-days next week so he'll need to fit it in before then unless he can manage a weekend trip. Heavy hitters are going to come after him as his stock will only go higher, so hopefully UT makes a move during the first few weeks of the season (if not sooner) should Blake be their guy.

[TFloss32]

^^^^^

ATH Corey Coleman and DB Landon Collins are only making things harder for the staff since they've both been blowing up the camp circuit and 7-on-7 events.

[TFloss32]

Couple more things....

*For those of you already planning your weekends around football games, WR Dorial Green-Beckham and his Hillcrest team will be playing their season opener on Saturday, August 27th on ESPN. I don't have a time for that yet but just a heads up.

*Good news on WR Cayleb Jones. That finger he hurt in Orlando a few weeks ago will not require surgery and there isn't any ligament damage. He doesn't expect to be at 100% for a while, but he will be on the field when Austin High starts their two-a-days next week.

[DesignatedT]

This is from Orange Bloods regarding the AD meeting today if anyone is interested


Word from the Big 12 athletic directors' meeting is that DeLoss Dodds did a lot of the talking and helped to allay some of the fears of the rest of the league.

The ADs met out at the DFW airport and met pretty much all day. But the meeting is over now.

Here are the two big developments from the meeting.

--There will be no high school football games on the Longhorn Network. Not for the immediate future. And maybe not ever. I was told there is "a moratorium" on such games on LHN - even if the NCAA comes back and says it's OK.

For the short term, having no high school games on the LHN is meant to keep the peace in the Big 12. That's what a top source told me.


--Also, Texas laid out how it plans to share some revenue through appearance fees if LHN is to get more than one football game - a conference game - on the air.

Basically, Texas has up to 6 appearances available each season on ABC. And every game that appears on the LHN would count as one of those appearances on ABC. So if Texas were to get two games on LHN, it would have only four appearances available on ABC.

So it's possible that more than two games could appear on LHN going forward, and there might even be a second game this season. But it would also require approval from the other Big 12 school involved. And that could shrink the pool of schools willing to appear on LHN to those who: A) struggle with visibility, and/or B) revenue.

But the sources I talked to said the meeting was productive and that there appears to be no threat at the moment of schools still threatening to bust up the Big 12 over LHN - i.e., a school like Texas A&M bolting for the SEC.

Stay tuned.

[symple19]

Surprised symple hasn't come on here and mentioned this, but I forgot to add above that Green-Beckham took an unofficial visit to Auburn this weekend. I think it's a race between OU and Mizzou with Texas making up ground.

Sorry, don't really wanna spam the board with Auburn stuff, especially because I still don't think Auburn is a major player for DGB. It's early in the process, though, so who knows

First, Zeke Pike, Auburn's big time QB commit and Dorial are friends. Zeke came into town at the same time so they could see each other. He later tweeted that "I think we got a great shot at my boy, #DGB"

Kiehl Frazier, Auburn's big QB commit from last year, also got to know DGB and they exchanged info.

Rolled onto the plains with 9 of his family members (think he always brings a lot of family on recruiting trips)

excellent background article from STL Today http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_afc816c2-be90-5670-9c8f-33ff3f4ec607.html

Best guess is still OU/Ark/Mizzou. He's said he wants to stay close to home

[the chronic]

First, Zeke Pike, Auburn's big time QB commit and Dorial are friends. Zeke came into town at the same time so they could see each other. He later tweeted that "I think we got a great shot at my boy, #DGB"


i heard a month or so ago DGB was tight was gunnar kiel and the ou contingent saying they would both go there together. but my cousin knows kiel via camp circuit and kiel told him he never even met DGB. point being internet rumors are just that. all the top recruits all go to camps and are 'friends', so i wouldn't take what your recruits tweet as religion. they got their rose colored glasses on as do you or i.

i would be really surprised if he doesn't end up at mizzou from my limited inside knowledge, even ou is on outside looking in, although their chance magnitudes over bama/texas/ark/auburn

[billfromlaketravis]

i heard a month or so ago DGB was tight was gunnar kiel and the ou contingent saying they would both go there together. but my cousin knows kiel via camp circuit and kiel told him he never even met DGB. point being internet rumors are just that. all the top recruits all go to camps and are 'friends', so i wouldn't take what your recruits tweet as religion. they got their rose colored glasses on as do you or i.

i would be really surprised if he doesn't end up at mizzou from my limited inside knowledge, even ou is on outside looking in, although their chance magnitudes over bama/texas/ark/auburn

Locals in Missouri seem to like the Tigers' chances. I'd rather be chasing Mizzou than OU. The official visits loom large.

[symple19]

As I said before, at the beginning of my post (and despite the zeke tweet), I really don't think Auburn is a player here. Simply relaying information


symple19
Best guess is still OU/Ark/Mizzou. He's said he wants to stay close to home

I take almost everything I hear with a grain of salt when it comes to these kids, unless it's from the horse's mouth, and even then...

And yeah, from what I know, Zeke is friends with DGB from the camp circuit. How good of friends? Who knows.

This guy is gonna be ridiculous wherever he goes. Probably good enough to get a quarterback into the NFL on his own. I typically wouldn't say that kind of thing about a high-school kid, but he looks to be a legit freak. I'm happy with him landing anywhere but Bammer or Ark, cus' I don't wanna see him streaking through the Auburn secondary in the future

[TFloss32]

Per a rumor on OrangeBloods, it looks like WR Brock Fitzhenry will not be returning ot the team after all. He's going to finish up his degree this school year and will still be on scholarship, but he won't be considered a member of the team. I'm not sure how this affects the final 85-man limit, but I'll let you know when something definitive comes out.

[TFloss32]

i would be really surprised if he doesn't end up at mizzou from my limited inside knowledge, even ou is on outside looking in, although their chance magnitudes over bama/texas/ark/auburn

Welcome to the thread.

I agree that Mizzou just feels like the team to beat. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he ended up there since Green-Beckham appears to be a family-oriented kid who prefers to stay close to home. He'll have a clear path to the pros wherever he attends school outside of a major injury.

[TFloss32]

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/01/big-cigar-update-2012-oos-targets/

Update on some of the big 2012 out-of-state targets. In the section on Agholor, that particular UT commitment roomed with him at The Opening in Oregon and also spent time with him at the Champion Gridiron Kings in Orlando. A bit of sobering news, but things still look promising.

[the chronic]

Welcome to the thread.

I agree that Mizzou just feels like the team to beat. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if he ended up there since Green-Beckham appears to be a family-oriented kid who prefers to stay close to home. He'll have a clear path to the pros wherever he attends school outside of a major injury.

at this point i would consider DGB picking mizzou a big win just to keep him out of norman. the guy is a freak, but obviously receiver is not the biggest need. although after watching last year we obviously are of need of playmakers the caliber of DGB and agholor.

speaking on the front of biggest needs, was glad to see the 'cosm predicts we lead for peat. hard to not envision him getting on the field his freshman year with his talent and the need.

still puzzled by lack of news on us pursuing rush DE.

thanks for all the updates floss, have been reading this post for quite a while and you have some great info.

[the chronic]

rivals now have front page story with connor brewer in picture and refers to his stock slipping. probably not a shocker since by all accounts he is not a guy that is geared towards the camp circuit.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=&script=content.asp&cid=1246635&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid= ($$)

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Stock down: Shortcomings show in summer

Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals.com Football Recruiting
http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/CONNORBREWER_100_7_11.JPGhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/spacer1.gifThe summer camp season is over and following our look at prospects with rising stock, we look at some prospects whose stock slipped some, including Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral QB Connor Brewer.

[the chronic]

DGB notes, Hook'Em247-


TEXAS


In regards to his trip to Austin, Green-Beckham said, “there’s going to be great people pretty much everywhere I go, but I like the facilities, I liked the coaches, I try to get real close with the coaches, the players, just to see what it’s like, to see what I’ll be comfortable with because those people I’ll be around for three to four years when I get there. I like to check out the things like that to see how the players and coaches are going to treat me before I make a decision.”



AUBURN


“There’s a lot that I figured out about Auburn,” he said. “I liked the people around there, I liked the town, everything. But I’ll have to see what other choices will be. But I liked it down there, it’s real nice down there. The players are real cool, the coaches are good and pumped so I liked it down there.”

[ThePop]

So basically, he says the same about every school.

[BU Spur]

Jaylen Bond:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Jaylen-Bond-106945

My bad. Bond is a late addition to 2011.

[ThePop]

Sounds like Texas Basketball just got their second 2012 commitment. Jaylen Bond:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Jaylen-Bond-106945

Cool. Speaking of basketball commits, Gerry Hamilton says that there is a good chance that PF Kevin Thomas will not be eligible. This would hurt considering the lack of depth next season.

[BU Spur]

Cool. Speaking of basketball commits, Gerry Hamilton says that there is a good chance that PF Kevin Thomas will not be eligible. This would hurt considering the lack of depth next season.

I actually edited my post. Bond is 2011, so there's your answer for Thomas.

[symple19]

So basically, he says the same about every school.

pretty much

[pkbpkb81]

Off topic are you guys going to do the collage pick em again

[symple19]

Off topic are you guys going to do the collage pick em again

a collage pick em'?

sure

Which one do you like best?

http://oocnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1309097722-83.jpg

http://mppierce66.home.comcast.net/~mppierce66/web/fi/collage.gif

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/files/images/collage-00.jpg

personally, I like the second... You?

This would be where longhorn fan makes a comment about your education/affiliation and the fact that the "A" is a long way away from the "E"

[symple19]

If you're talking about a "college pick em'", then yes...Yes we will :lol

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[pkbpkb81]

lol at me

[TFloss32]

TE David Thomas has re-signed with the New Orleans Saints for three years.

[TFloss32]

Quick update on 2013 OL Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian. He recently got back from an LSU camp and he was not offered (he will be eventually). Good thing is he mentioned Texas quite a few times in this particular article. Here are some quotes of interest:

"I was a little disappointed that I didn't get it (the offer) on the spot but I understand the process that they have go through to pick who comes to the school or not," Thomas said. "I realized that (offensive) coach (Greg Studrawa) Stud has to talk to (head) coach (Les) Miles and really discuss it heavily and then give the offer. That was a good to know and I took that to heart."

"It (the LSU camp) was different than anything we normally do or at Texas (camp)," Thomas said. "They focused more on run blocking because they like to run the ball more. We're just getting used to running the ball more at Evangel so I wasn't really used to it.

"I'm going to try and it would be easier to make an LSU game rather than a Texas game," Thomas said. "I'll try to make one of the LSU games."

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Rivals, UT target Geno Smith will make his decision on August 17th. Bama and Auburn are the leaders. Keep your cell phone on Colin Blake.

[billfromlaketravis]

Quick update on 2013 OL Josh Thomas of Shreveport Evangel Christian. He recently got back from an LSU camp and he was not offered (he will be eventually). Good thing is he mentioned Texas quite a few times in this particular article. Here are some quotes of interest:

"I was a little disappointed that I didn't get it (the offer) on the spot but I understand the process that they have go through to pick who comes to the school or not," Thomas said. "I realized that (offensive) coach (Greg Studrawa) Stud has to talk to (head) coach (Les) Miles and really discuss it heavily and then give the offer. That was a good to know and I took that to heart."

"It (the LSU camp) was different than anything we normally do or at Texas (camp)," Thomas said. "They focused more on run blocking because they like to run the ball more. We're just getting used to running the ball more at Evangel so I wasn't really used to it.

"I'm going to try and it would be easier to make an LSU game rather than a Texas game," Thomas said. "I'll try to make one of the LSU games."

As I said previously, a recruit always remembers his first offer. If Texas is going to get recruits out of Louisiana, the coaches better get on them early. Shreveport seems to be Texas' focal point in Louisiana right now.

[TFloss32]

Per Rivals, UT target Geno Smith will make his decision on August 17th. Bama and Auburn are the leaders. Keep your cell phone on Colin Blake.

Good find, Bill. Looks like he's staying true to that August timeline.

[TFloss32]

As I said previously, a recruit always remembers his first offer. If Texas is going to get recruits out of Louisiana, the coaches better get on them early. Shreveport seems to be Texas' focal point in Louisiana right now.

I know he likes LSU, but I'm just not sure how much at this point. He's already been to campus a few times for camps and games. I wonder if that's more of a reflection of geography rather than an actual love for Baton Rouge. Anyway, he'll be a prospect that will be interesting to watch come February.

[TFloss32]

Pic of 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop at the Junior Olympics. Word is he favors Texas A&M right now mainly due to their track team's success, but hopefully that'll change by February. One of the top DBs in the state for his class.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/549/32549/191933.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

Pic of 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop at the Junior Olympics. Word is he favors Texas A&M right now mainly due to their track team's success, but hopefully that'll change by February. One of the top DBs in the state for his class.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/549/32549/191933.jpg

That picture is straight gangsta. Aggie should have offered Antwuan Davis when he attended their summer camp. In my opinion, Davis will be the top corner in the state next year. Many believe Davis will be a top 50 - 100 player nationally. Davis has posted sub 10.4 100 times, scary fast.

If Texas were able to get Josh Thomas, it would give the coaches the freedom to try A'Shawn Robinson on both sides of the football. The same could be said of Raulerson.

I think Geno Smith committing elsewhere, which he will likely will do, and Colin Blake making an unofficial visit before the season could be the catalyst for Blake to finally receive a Texas offer.

[DMX7]

Off topic are you guys going to do the collage pick em again

Hey, guess what? There's something you can do when you want to post something regarding an entirely different topic.

You can make another thread.

[TFloss32]

QB Jameis Winston of Hueytown, AL committed to Florida State today. Just another big name some of y'all might be familiar with.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jameis-Winston-102384

[TFloss32]

That picture is straight gangsta. Aggie should have offered Antwuan Davis when he attended their summer camp. In my opinion, Davis will be the top corner in the state next year. Many believe Davis will be a top 50 - 100 player nationally. Davis has posted sub 10.4 100 times, scary fast.

Size and speed.


If Texas were able to get Josh Thomas, it would give the coaches the freedom to try A'Shawn Robinson on both sides of the football. The same could be said of Raulerson.

Landing Peat will make those kind of decisions much easier.


I think Geno Smith committing elsewhere, which he will likely will do, and Colin Blake making an unofficial visit before the season could be the catalyst for Blake to finally receive a Texas offer.

I do believe that the staff wants to evaluate a handful of DBs through the first few weeks of the season, but it's an interesting thought that Blake not visiting campus yet could be a big factor in why he hasn't received an offer. Brown rarely ever offers anyone without a sit-down in his office first and surely Blake knows that. Could be the reason he's been showing some initiative lately to get to campus before his high school season starts.

[billfromlaketravis]

I do believe that the staff wants to evaluate a handful of DBs through the first few weeks of the season, but it's an interesting thought that Blake not visiting campus yet could be a big factor in why he hasn't received an offer. Brown rarely ever offers anyone without a sit-down in his office first and surely Blake knows that. Could be the reason he's been showing some initiative lately to get to campus before his high school season starts.[/QUOTE]

Floss, I don't see the DB evaluation going past Week 4 in the high school football season, do you concur?

[TFloss32]

Floss, I don't see the DB evaluation going past Week 4 in the high school football season, do you concur?

I'd say that's a good timeframe to look at.

[symple19]

lol at me

it's all good. Haven't seen you around much in awhile. welcome back (and stick around for CFB season)

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

As for Geno, I still say Bama. General consensus from Auburn people is Bama. His mom wants Bama.

But, he's been shifty and cryptic about what comes out of his mouth or on the internet, so who knows?

On Jameis Winston, I'm really surprised (and relieved) he went to FSU and not Bama. Jimbo Fisher is recruiting like a madman. ACC better watch out

[pkbpkb81]

Hey, guess what? There's something you can do when you want to post something regarding an entirely different topic.

You can make another thread.

Didn’t want to start a thread for one quick question.

[TFloss32]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the players are reporting today and practice will start tomorrow.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the players are reporting today and practice will start tomorrow.

I'm hoping for no surprises when the players report.

[TFloss32]

Anyone else seeing the rumor that DB Charles Jackson of Klein Collins has failed to qualify and won't be enrolling at Nebraska? I'll keep looking for a link throughout the day. He wanted that Texas offer so badly but likely why he didn't receive one if the rumor turns out to be true.

[Blake]

It's being reported that Tech QB Seth Doege ate a burger. Don't know if he had fries with it.......pure speculation at this point that he did.

[ThePop]

Mack is live right now on texassports.com if anyone cares.

[TFloss32]

Mack is live right now on texassports.com if anyone cares.

WR Malcolm Williams is done. Very unfortunate for him.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2011/08/04/malcolm_william_1.html

[TFloss32]

Brown also said in the press conference that WR Brock Fitzhenry, TE Trey Graham and LB Patrick Nkwopara are done as well, but will continue with school. I'm still unclear whether or not they will still be a scholarship liability, but the fat is starting to trim itself.

[TFloss32]

Another interesting note is LB Chet Moss will be moving to fullback for the time being and will meet with Major Applewhite tomorrow to start his new job.

[billfromlaketravis]

Brown also said in the press conference that WR Brock Fitzhenry, TE Trey Graham and LB Patrick Nwokopara are done as well, but will continue with school. I'm still unclear whether or not they will still be a scholarship liability, but the fat is starting to trim itself.

Attrition is finally here, thank goodness. All the above mentioned names needed to go. The Malcolm Williams news stings, but it was expected. Best of luck to Malcolm. Go take your family young man.

Floss, I have to think that some scholarship spots opened up today. I know people are hoping for Kendall Sanders gets an offer, but I think Colin Blake and Corey Coleman are more likely. Coleman could be offered as a ATH.

[TFloss32]

Attrition is finally here, thank goodness. All the above mentioned names needed to go. The Malcolm Williams news stings, but it was expected. Best of luck to Malcolm. Go take your family young man.

I can't believe you didn't mention Nkwopara, Bill. It feels like that dude was never even on the team.


Floss, I have to think that some scholarship spots opened up today. I know people are hoping for Kendall Sanders gets an offer, but I think Colin Blake and Corey Coleman are more likely. Coleman could be offered as a ATH.

Coleman is definitely being looked at and I know for a fact that UT has called his coach to inquire. I think UT still needs to take a TE and a true safety in this class if they can. TE Dominic Ramacher of Denton Guyer is one I'd like to see UT pursue. Great Boise State type prospect. He'd do a lot of dirty work for you like Bergeron. For those of you who haven't seen him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf69emqoqX0

[TFloss32]

Photos from check-in day:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

Is that QB Case McCoy and WR Jaxon Shipley rooming together?!? Oh, dear Lord. I hear Brent Musburger's corny commentating already.

[TFloss32]

On ATH Corey Coleman, I'll add that he'd probably be a Longhorn right now if Will Muschamp was still here. He loved the kid and was on him early. Don't be surprised if UT hits this one hard now that some attrition has occurred.

[TFloss32]

Photos from check-in day:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

QB Connor Wood sighting on #28 and #34.

[TFloss32]

With the news of ex-UT target DB Geno Smith making his decison on August 17th, I figured we'd add another. OL DJ Humphries of Charlotte, NC is supposed to commit before end of the week.

[billfromlaketravis]

I can't believe you didn't mention Nkwopara, Bill. It feels like that dude was never even on the team.



Coleman is definitely being looked at and I know for a fact that UT has called his coach to inquire. I think UT still needs to take a TE and a true safety in this class if they can. TE Dominic Ramacher of Denton Guyer is one I'd like to see UT pursue. Great Boise State type prospect. He'd do a lot of dirty work for you like Bergeron. For those of you who haven't seen him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf69emqoqX0

Floss does Colin Blake fit your bill as a true safety? He'd work for me. I can't think of any in state pure safeties that are interested in Texas and uncommitted.

Coleman is my take as an ATH. Yes over Sanders.

I'd be OK taking Ramacher with the understanding that he'll do the dirty work while Ricky Seals - Jones is catching touchdown passes. I think I'll support taking another H-back more when I see a H-back actually utilized in Texas offense.

Chet Moss getting moved permanently to fullback is fascinating to me. The 247 guys believe position changes are sometimes used to gently nudge players out of the program. I wonder if the coaches are trying to nudge Moss out the door? My understanding is that Moss is a Muschamp guy, he might not fit what Manny is looking to do on defense. What makes it so interesting is Moss' excellent performance in the Spring Game.

[ThePop]

I'll just leave this here: (the team actually watched this today)

VojpxEiPCEE

[billfromlaketravis]

I'll just leave this here: (the team actually watched this today)

VojpxEiPCEE

Fully amped and torqued.

[BU Spur]

Dalton Santos is supposed to make a decision Friday afternoon.

[TFloss32]

Pic of 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop at the Junior Olympics. Word is he favors Texas A&M right now mainly due to their track team's success, but hopefully that'll change by February. One of the top DBs in the state for his class.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/549/32549/191933.jpg

Following up on this...turns out I was mistaken with Davis. Before attending J5 and having the opportunity to work with Akina, he favored the Ags. Looks like things have changed (hence the shirt). Here's a quote from earlier in the week:

"I'm leaning towards Texas right now," Davis said. "I'd have to say they have a step on everybody right now."

[TFloss32]

Dalton Santos is supposed to make a decision Friday afternoon.

I'm too lazy to look it up right now because it's late, but did he ever make any of those SEC trips to Alabama or Tennessee? If not, sounds like the Ags are going to get a good one.

[TFloss32]

Good video interview with some of the upperclassmen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jzk8_5KqUg

[DesignatedT]

I'm too lazy to look it up right now because it's late, but did he ever make any of those SEC trips to Alabama or Tennessee? If not, sounds like the Ags are going to get a good one.

He had visits to A&M, Alabama and Tennessee within the same week around mid july. It was reported that he'd narrowed it down to A&M and Tenn and a decision is coming at 3:30 pm tomorrow.

[BU Spur]

I'm too lazy to look it up right now because it's late, but did he ever make any of those SEC trips to Alabama or Tennessee? If not, sounds like the Ags are going to get a good one.

T got it right. Either Vols or Ags. I say Ags but things have been really quiet since he went to Knoxville. Neither would surprise me.

[ThePop]

If it's between Tennessee and aggy then it is definitely aggy. I wonder why Bama isn't a contender

[DesignatedT]

Apparently playing time is at the top of his list, which i could see Tenn being a good fit in that regard. He has also showed a desire to play in the SEC and has said that staying close to home isn't really a big deal. He has great relationships with the coaching staff and A&M current/future players which could sway him our way. Well find out soon enough.

[TFloss32]

Pictures from the first fall practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

[ThePop]

Floss you beat me to the photos by 2 minutes

Pic 32 is my favorite

[TFloss32]

Floss you beat me to the photos by 2 minutes

Pic 32 is my favorite

I think mine is the picture of all the freshmen DBs.

[TFloss32]

DE Tim Crowder signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs today. He'll be joining DTs Roy Miller and Frank Okam on the team.

[DesignatedT]

2012 G J'mychal Reese from Bryan TX has committed to the Aggies. First pickup for new basketball coach Billy Kennedy.

[DesignatedT]

Dalton Santos to Tennessee. bummer

[billfromlaketravis]

Pictures from the first fall practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

I read that Tray Allen lost 16 pounds this off season and is down to 304. Very encouraging to see weights going the right way for once. It'd be huge if Allen can be the answer at LT.

Fozzy looks jacked, like a different person. Hopefully, 2011 is his breakout year.

[billfromlaketravis]

Dalton Santos to Tennessee. bummer

My biggest question is, will TexAgs continue to call Santos "Roadhouse?"

[DesignatedT]

My biggest question is, will TexAgs continue to call Santos "Roadhouse?"

Texags hates Santos now. You should know this.

[ThePop]

Texags full of hate? whaaaaaa

[symple19]

[RUMOR] Just read something interesting about Agholor. Said he contacted Auburn to inquire about playing WR and AU told him fine, we'll give you a look there if you want.


Anybody else heard anything along those lines? Has he said anything to any other teams about this?

It's a message board rumor, so tifwiw

http://www.auburneagle.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=35582.msg665964#msg665964

[symple19]

Also, on DGB, Auburn's Rivals guy, Jeff Lee, said AU will get an official visit from DGB in the fall. He also said that although OU/Mizzou lead big that Auburn is in third now after his recent visit.

[symple19]

Article on Geno from a couple days ago

http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2011/08/04/auburn-vs-alabama-for-georgias-no-1-db-prospect/

[TFloss32]

Pics from Saturday's practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

[billfromlaketravis]

Pics from Saturday's practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&

Great to see Irby practicing.

[TFloss32]

OL DJ Humphries of Charlotte, NC committed to Florida yesterday. Says he may still take official visits to other schools.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Humphries-111707

[TFloss32]

Here's the updated pics from yesterday's practice. They added the evening workouts with the younger players. Interesting to see DB Bryant Jackson working at WR.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=98986

[the chronic]

Andrus Peat, one of the country's top offensive linemen for the 2012 class, has cut nearly two-thirds of the schools that have offered him a scholarship and now has a lucky top 13, the 6-foot-7, 280-pound tackle told Sporting News this weekend.

Peat, a consensus five-star prospect, is out of Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, Ariz. — Pac-12 country — but his final list isn’t exactly full of Pac-12 schools.

Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oregon, Stanford, Texas and USC made the cut. Only three — Oregon, Stanford and USC — are Pac-12 schools. His brother, Todd Peat, signed with Nebraska in February.

“I don’t have any leaders,” Andrus Peat told Sporting News. “Those are in no particular order.”

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/feed/2011-05/cfb-recruiting-2012/story/andrus-peat-top-offensive-lineman-for-2012-class-trims-list-to-13#ixzz1UIudqAsl

[ThePop]

He's lying, at this point I don't think it's possible to have a top 13 without an order.
I see it coming down to us and Nebraska

[the chronic]

He's lying, at this point I don't think it's possible to have a top 13 without an order.
I see it coming down to us and Nebraska

general consensus i'm seeing seems to be nebraska, texas and fsu lead. i wouldn't rule out any of the other schools either. i expect peat will take some visits and doesn't want to burn bridges by playing his hand early which is smart way to play it.

man i hope we get peat, the idea of him on field as freshman block for brown and gray sounds pretty damn good. i miss the old power football days.

[Isitjustme?]

It's being reported that Tech QB Seth Doege ate a burger. Don't know if he had fries with it.......pure speculation at this point that he did.

:lmao

[ThePop]

August 7

Photos
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99058

Video
http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=253529 (http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=253495)

[TFloss32]

August 7

Photos
http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99058

Video
http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=253529 (http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=253495)

You can tell Ash took those summer workouts seriously. Physically, he looks like he's been in a college system for a while now. I don't think it means much, but interesting that he took all the reps with the 1s this morning.

Also, OL Garrett Greenlea may have to redshirt after all. He reported to camp with mono. No word on how long his recovery time will be.

[TFloss32]

Practice report:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/06/practice-tidbits-numero-uno-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

Sunday's practice report:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/07/practice-tidbits-number-2-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

LB Tariq Allen (who was pegged for a transfer earlier in the year) is back with the team for fall camp. He hasn't worked out as of yet, but word is he may try to be a member of the team this season. Odd development and I don't know where he'd see time, but he's been on the sideline for the past few practices.

[TFloss32]

Interview with C David Snow from last night:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=253529

[TFloss32]

Most you already know, but figured I'd post that today is the first day of full pads as well as the first day where all of the players (regardless of age) will be practicing together.

[billfromlaketravis]

LB Tariq Allen (who was pegged for a transfer earlier in the year) is back with the team for fall camp. He hasn't worked out as of yet, but word is he may try to be a member of the team this season. Odd development and I don't know where he'd see time, but he's been on the sideline for the past few practices.

I like Tariq coming back as a walk on. If Allen can earn an scholarship, more power to him. There are some concerns about Allen being able to play in space, but if Allen can contribute on special teams and doesn't occupy a scholarship that's a bargain for Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

Most you already know, but figured I'd post that today is the first day of full pads as well as the first day where all of the players (regardless of age) will be practicing together.

I am looking forward to the first glimpses of what Malcolm Brown can do against a college defense.

[ThePop]

I am looking forward to the first glimpses of what Malcolm Brown can do against a college defense.

Hopefully he will practice soon.

[billfromlaketravis]

Hopefully he will practice soon.

Orangebloods reported that Malcolm practiced on Sunday morning. It's very confusing with the closed practices. I do think Malcolm tweaked his ankle, but it was so mild that he didn't miss much / any practice.

[ThePop]

Christian Scott arrested.

ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY
CLASS A MISDEMEANOR --
TRAFFIC OFFENSE MULTIPLE
CLASS C MISDEMEANOR --

I guess we now know our starting safeties.

[TFloss32]

Christian Scott arrested.

ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY INJURY
CLASS A MISDEMEANOR --
TRAFFIC OFFENSE MULTIPLE
CLASS C MISDEMEANOR --

I guess we now know our starting safeties.

He wasn't starting above Gideon and Vaccaro, but makes me wonder if Bryant Jackson will have to move back to safety if Scott can't return. The story I read is this situation involved a woman and that probably won't be taken lightly (if true).

[ThePop]

New 2012 Basketball commit
http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/basketball/recruiting/player-Javan-Felix-92016

[TFloss32]

2013 WR Dannon Cavil of Austin Lake Travis has transferred to San Antonio Madison due to his father's job. A mental note for anyone who watches 26-5A football. I'm not sure if he's in the staff's recruiting plans or not, but he'll be a name we'll hear some.

[TFloss32]

Some good interviews with the coordinators: Applewhite, Harsin and Diaz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf-nAy2pkZE

[TFloss32]

OU's senior LB Travis Lewis is slated to miss around eight weeks with a broken foot.

[pkbpkb81]

Yeah this sucks but the kid backing him up is a blue chipper, He may be back for the Texas game wich is 2 months from yesterday. Will be most missed in the fsu where his leadership will be needed on the road agains a top 10 team

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's morning session:

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99161

[benefactor]

Dalton Santos to Tennessee. bummer
Just found out today from a co-worker. I've been so busy watching Texans training camp that I'd kinda lost track of him. Sorry you guys missed out on him.

Surprising but not overly surprising. I knew that the bright lights of the SEC had a shot at luring him away but I thought it would be Bama if any. After his mom told me that he was leaning towards staying home I thought for sure he would come back and go to A&M.

[TFloss32]

He wasn't starting above Gideon and Vaccaro, but makes me wonder if Bryant Jackson will have to move back to safety if Scott can't return. The story I read is this situation involved a woman and that probably won't be taken lightly (if true).

Details starting to surface on Scott. Looks like his car was getting repossessed from his apartment by a woman and he stopped her before she was able to leave the complex. Scott managed to open the door and pull her out and was accused of assault because of it. Can't touch a woman like that, so we'll see if his punishment is more harsh since this whole thing involved a female.

[ThePop]

That's not as bad as I imagined. I figured he punched his girlfriend or something....

Hopefully he's not kicked off the team for that. Assuming there is minimal jail time, I hope he is only suspended for some games.

[billfromlaketravis]

It sounds like Christian Scott is done at Texas if this is true:

http://www.statesman.com/sports/longhorns/warrant-scotts-arrest-stemmed-from-dispute-over-repossessed-1718825.html?cxtype=rss_longhorns

[ThePop]

Scott, whom Doyle said she recognized from a previous repossession of Scott's Cadillac last year, got out of the Mustang and began yelling profanities at her, according to the report. Doyle told police that Scott pulled her from the Cadillac and threw her to the ground.
Scott then fled in the Cadillac, according to the affidavit. He was arrested at a nearby gas station.




Ok nevermind. That's worse than I imagined

[billfromlaketravis]

Scott, whom Doyle said she recognized from a previous repossession of Scott's Cadillac last year, got out of the Mustang and began yelling profanities at her, according to the report. Doyle told police that Scott pulled her from the Cadillac and threw her to the ground.
Scott then fled in the Cadillac, according to the affidavit. He was arrested at a nearby gas station.




Ok nevermind. That's worse than I imagined

It's bad. Christian can't even claim that he thought the repo lady was trying to steal his car if he meet her before and knew that she worked for the repo company. Fleeing the scene is also not good.

[TFloss32]

Latest pictures in full pads.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99243

[the chronic]

Bad news guys. Kennedy Estelle now talking about taking official visits according to 247.

[billfromlaketravis]

Bad news guys. Kennedy Estelle now talking about taking official visits according to 247.

Estelle said repeatedly in the article that he was solid to Texas. Yes he did discuss official visits, but Gerry Hamilton said he's not concerned about Estelle's commitment.

[shyne]

Estelle said repeatedly in the article that he was solid to Texas. Yes he did discuss official visits, but Gerry Hamilton said he's not concerned about Estelle's commitment.

He better get a good job then to pay for the fare.

[BU Spur]

He better get a good job then to pay for the fare.

Official visits are paid for by the school.

[billfromlaketravis]

Taylor Bible sighting in photo # 3 . Link : http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99260

[the chronic]

Estelle said repeatedly in the article that he was solid to Texas. Yes he did discuss official visits, but Gerry Hamilton said he's not concerned about Estelle's commitment.

if your girlfriend said she is committed to your relationship but just wants to meet other guys and go on dates, to me i follow actions more than words.

[the chronic]

from gatorsports.com posted 8/9

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/11409/more-five-stars-for-florida/?pa=2&tc=pg


4. OT Andrus Peat (6-7, 290) Tempe, Ariz. — This rangy left tackle is long and athletic, basically looking like a prototype, and has won praise for his technique and disposition. Florida made his most recent cut-down to 13 teams, but getting Peat to Gainesville has been problematic so far. He said he wanted to visit in July but didn’t make it. Instead, he has raved about visits to Texas and Florida State.

8. WR Nelson Agholor (6-2, 180) Tampa, Fla. — Agholor is a remarkable athlete who can play multiple positions, but the Gators are recruiting him as a wide receiver. Still a bit raw, Agholor shows excellent speed, hands and instincts with the ball. He is close to narrowing his list to a top eight, and it would be surprising if Florida was not on it. It’s hard to know what Agholor is thinking, because he doesn’t believe in making his recruitment public. But his coach says Agholor’s interest in Florida is high, and he has already been on campus twice this year. If distance is a factor, Florida could be in great shape, as many of Agholor’s favorite schools (such as Texas and Southern Cal) are a lot farther away. Another factor for Agholor could be his close friendship with UF safety commit Marcus Maye, who has echoed the sentiment that Agholor is seriously considering the Gators.

[ThePop]

Any word on how Tevin Jackson and Malcolm Brown have been doing? I have yet to see either in the practice photos.

[billfromlaketravis]

Any word on how Tevin Jackson and Malcolm Brown have been doing? I have yet to see either in the practice photos.

Malcolm Brown has been limited by a leg injury, it's not considered serious.

Tevin has performed very well. Texas is very deep at LB, but Tevin could see some time this year. He's been described as a scud missle.

Good pull chronic.

[ThePop]

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/11/2012-targets-percentages/

Latest percentage updates from cosm
DGB at 40% is impressive

[TFloss32]

Here's an update from OrangeBloods this morning on the Texas A&M stuff:

"The House Higher Education Committee has scheduled a hearing to take up the issue of Texas A&M's possible move to the SEC at 2 p.m. on Aug. 16."

Apparently the same branch of the state government that got involved with the whole Pac-16 idea last summer. A&M's BORs was supposed to meet Aug. 22 to discuss the SEC but we'll see what the talk is after this hearing on Tuesday.

[symple19]

Here's an update from OrangeBloods this morning on the Texas A&M stuff:

"The House Higher Education Committee has scheduled a hearing to take up the issue of Texas A&M's possible move to the SEC at 2 p.m. on Aug. 16."

Apparently the same branch that got involved with the whole Pac-16 idea last summer. A&M's BOR were supposed to meet Aug. 22 to discuss the SEC but we'll see what the talk is after this hearing on Tuesday.

decent discussion going on in the other thread TFloss. What are your thoughts on this whole situation?

[stretch]

how badass is malcolm brown going to be this year

[ThePop]

how badass is malcolm brown going to be this year

I think he'll do fine. Just don't expect him to immediately be Adrian Peterson.

[TFloss32]

decent discussion going on in the other thread TFloss. What are your thoughts on this whole situation?

I'm indifferent at this point because I have more questions than anything. I'm most interested right now to see how the Ags plan on paying the Big XII exit fees or how they'll deal with a possible breach of contract on the TV deal. I'm not sure what their athletic department's current financial situation looks like as they were something like $16 million in the red last summer.

From UT's side of things, I can't help but wonder if Dodds has something up his sleeve or has secretly hoped something like this would eventually happen because UT would likely be approached with a handful of great possibilities. It's interesting to me that he always mentions Notre Dame. I'm just not a fan of a future Big 9 + Houston. That conference couldn't survive despite what that moron Beebe says.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm indifferent at this point because I have more questions than anything. I'm most interested right now to see how the Ags plan on paying the Big XII exit fees or how they'll deal with a possible breach of contract on the TV deal. I'm not sure what their athletic department's current financial situation looks like as they were something like $16 million in the red last summer.

From UT's side of things, I can't help but wonder if Dodds has something up his sleeve or has secretly hoped something like this would eventually happen because UT would likely be approached with a handful of great possibilities. It's interesting to me that he always mentions Notre Dame. I'm just not a fan of a future Big 9 + Houston. That conference couldn't survive despite what that moron Beebe says.

I agree with every single word.

[TFloss32]

For those that haven't read about it yet, the team will scrimmage tomorrow and it will be the first game like situation that the guys have faced since the spring game in April. Lots of personnel being moved in and out so we may see the depth chart change some by the beginning of next week.

[stretch]

I think he'll do fine. Just don't expect him to immediately be Adrian Peterson.

i fully expect him to immediately be adrian peterson

anything less = bust

[symple19]

I'm indifferent at this point because I have more questions than anything. I'm most interested right now to see how the Ags plan on paying the Big XII exit fees or how they'll deal with a possible breach of contract on the TV deal. I'm not sure what their athletic department's current financial situation looks like as they were something like $16 million in the red last summer.

From UT's side of things, I can't help but wonder if Dodds has something up his sleeve or has secretly hoped something like this would eventually happen because UT would likely be approached with a handful of great possibilities. It's interesting to me that he always mentions Notre Dame. I'm just not a fan of a future Big 9 + Houston. That conference couldn't survive despite what that moron Beebe says.

makes sense, thanks for responding

[TFloss32]

Some practice pics and videos:

August 12th

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&


August 13th

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99499

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256080

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256120


August 14th

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99535

[TFloss32]

Detailed scrimmage report from Recruitocosm for any who haven't seen it. Should be a big week for the QB race with another scrimmage scheduled for Friday. Another bad week from Gilbert will make for some tough decisions.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/14/scrimmage-report-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

Another report from Scout via Burnt Orange Nation has ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun making three official visits this fall: OU, Texas and Texas Tech. No dates were given.

[TFloss32]

DB LaDarrell McNeil of Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins is making his announcement today at 6:45 p.m.

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/wilmer-hutchins-ladarrell-mcneil-to-anno.html

[billfromlaketravis]

Some practice pics and videos:

August 12th

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/photogallery/gallery_index.html?school=tex&sport=m-footbl&


August 13th

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99499

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256080

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256120


August 14th

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99535

Re: August 14th practice pictures

Great to see Mack and the team interacting with members of the military. A lot of people forget that Camp Mabry is about 5 minutes from campus.

[ThePop]

DB LaDarrell McNeil of Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins is making his announcement today at 6:45 p.m.

http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/wilmer-hutchins-ladarrell-mcneil-to-anno.html

any idea who he is leaning towards?

[TFloss32]

any idea who he is leaning towards?

I don't. Oklahoma State sticks out from what I've read since they've always seemed to be a presence in his recruitment, but he could throw a curveball since he wants to go to school with his teammate, ATH Damien Lawry. I hadn't seen Michigan on his list until I read that article. Interesting since his coach's son, TE Chris Barnett, signed with them last year at the last minute.

[DMX7]

That's rough when a Dallas kid who is nearly a top 100 prospect doesn't get offers from Texas or OU.

[TFloss32]

That's rough when a Dallas kid who is nearly a top 100 prospect doesn't get offers from Texas or OU.

Weird deal, man. I don't know if y'all remember that he was an early favorite at DB to get an offer before Akina left for Arizona. McNeil was the only DB in attendance at the first Junior Day right after Gray left for the Tennessee Titans. Texas didn't offer him that day and then all communication just stopped after that (even though Akina returned quickly). I assume there is a non-football issue there that the staff didn't want to deal with. It's a shame because UT needs a safety in 2012 and he's a badass.

[TFloss32]

TCU may get him the more I think about it.

[TFloss32]

OL Jordan Roos of Celina, who attended UT's J5 summer camp, has committed to Purdue.

[ThePop]

lolwut. McNeil committed to Tennessee
don't tell aggy

[the chronic]

lolwut. McNeil committed to Tennessee
don't tell aggy

only because he wants SEC. once aggy goes to SEC he and santos will commit to a&m.

[DMX7]

RC must not have offered. I mean Sham-wow.

[TFloss32]

lolwut. McNeil committed to Tennessee
don't tell aggy

He did make a visit there this summer, but I didn't think he'd venture that far from home. Odd recruitment.

[TFloss32]

A Monday practice report. Things heating up with Ash.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/16/monday-practice-report-from-the-asset-the-offense/

[TFloss32]

Practice video and pics from Monday. Notice Brown is suiting up again.

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256393 (http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256393)

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99573 (http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99573)

[TFloss32]

UT's latest commitment, K Nick Jordan of Coppell, has been named an Army All-American. We'll get to see him kick a bit before he enrolls at UT.

[TFloss32]

Great quote from LB Emmanuel Acho today on QB David Ash:

“We’ve tried to break Ash, but we can’t. He doesn’t get rattled.”

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice photos. Another Brown sighting. Word is he'll participate in the second scrimmage on Friday.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99631

[DMX7]

Looks like he's just catching balls. Is he even playing contact football yet?

[symple19]

Today is Geno day, still think he's a bammer

[TFloss32]

Looks like he's just catching balls. Is he even playing contact football yet?

Yes sir. Here's the practice report from Tuesday:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/16/tuesday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

Today is Geno day, still think he's a bammer

He's set to announce at his school around 3:15 EST.

[TFloss32]

Good call, symple. Smith to Alabama.

[TFloss32]

Interesting article on former five-star WR Trey Metoyer of Whitehouse who is currently committed to Oklahoma. Looks like he won't even be eligible for JUCO ball this fall even though it's been reported he was close to enrolling in Norman.

http://etfinalscore.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186&catid=116&Itemid=137

[TFloss32]

Good to see OL Garrett Greenlea in pads.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99681

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=256963

[TFloss32]

Unbelievable to think about, but QB Connor Brewer and his Scottsdale Chaparral squad are already playing their first game on Saturday in the Rivals High Game of the Week. I can't find any info on television schedule right now, but it might be on FSNSW. Someone please post it if you come across it.

http://highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1252873

[TFloss32]

DB Leo Thomas of San Antonio Sam Houston committed to Arizona on Tuesday all but blowing up the idea of DT Javonte Magee and his buddies attending the same school together. Magee apparently reached out to Duane Akina in the past month, but I'm not sure the staff wants to deal with that high school after DT Quincy Russell's recruitment.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Leo-Thomas-121032

[TFloss32]

A Wednesday practice report:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/17/wednesday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

[stretch]

sounds like ash might have some great potential

[TFloss32]

sounds like ash might have some great potential

I have a hard time believing that anyone other than Gilbert will trot out there against Rice because I've gotten so used to Brown's emphasis on experience (sometimes not playing the better player because of age), but this Friday's scrimmage should tell a story. The coaches are going to have to start giving the majority of the reps to two guys and not four as the season gets closer. I think Ash is at least #2 right now.

[stretch]

whoever is out there at QB on gameday, as long as they dont turn it over 10 times a game, it will be an infinite improvement over last year

[TFloss32]

Strictly a rumor at this point, but it's been out there for a few days now. Lots of noise about QB Connor Wood transferring. Not sure why Tennessee would be his destination, but that's the school being talked about. Most of us have been waiting on this to happen as he's been a popular name when talking about potential transfers, so we'll see if anything comes of it. I don't see him ever getting significant time at UT (especially if Ash is coming along as well as some say).

[TFloss32]

Good piece on Manny Diaz. Dude wears cleats to practice...love it.

http://www.youtube.com/v/dsfv8_f8t1c

[stretch]

is it sounding like the offense should be less predictable, now that Greg Davis is gone?

I like what I hear of Diaz though, sounds like he has some good stuff going for the defense.

[TFloss32]

is it sounding like the offense should be less predictable, now that Greg Davis is gone?

The difference will be night and day if Harsin brings half of what he did at Boise State.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday practice video with sophomore DE Jackson Jeffcoat:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=257594

[the chronic]

according to jeff howe, javonte magee reached out to duane akina a month ago and the courtship has been renewed.

[BU Spur]

according to jeff howe, javonte magee reached out to duane akina a month ago and the courtship has been renewed.

Completely doable. One of his teammates committed to Arizona.

IMO, the package is off.

[TFloss32]

The second game being broadcasted on the Longhorn Network has been narrowed down to Kansas and Kansas State.

[billfromlaketravis]

according to jeff howe, javonte magee reached out to duane akina a month ago and the courtship has been renewed.

I have mixed feelings about Magee. Namely, I have reservations about Sam Houston High School. School administrators, staff and faculty did Quincy Russell a great disservice. It's a valid question to ask if they their student athletes college eligible.

I think Magee is a swing guy that grows into a DT. Scipio's pro scout beliefs Boyette switches to offense at some point, so there might be room for another DT. Magee is definitely the best remaining DE / DT in the state. If Magee is serious he should visit Texas and iron things out with the staff.

[Isitjustme?]

Sources indicate that billfromlaketravis is preparing to make his first spurstalk post outside of this thread in the coming week. After 328 posts in the same thread he reportedly has decided its time to show his tremendous versatility and depth as a human being. He is debating reviewing the most recent movie he watched (Hook Em' Horns...a documentary about the UT Longhorns), detailing his most recent trip (a tour of the Texas Longhorns weight room) or the most recent book he read (Mack Brown: The Early Years).

Meanwhile, some rumors are swirling that he is actually an alternate account of TFloss32 created so that he could talk to himself. But most consider that too pathetic to even imagine.

[TFloss32]

Pictures from Thursday's practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99738

[scottspurs]

Sources indicate that billfromlaketravis is preparing to make his first spurstalk post outside of this thread in the coming week. After 328 posts in the same thread he reportedly has decided its time to show his tremendous versatility and depth as a human being. He is debating reviewing the most recent movie he watched (Hook Em' Horns...a documentary about the UT Longhorns), detailing his most recent trip (a tour of the Texas Longhorns weight room) or the most recent book he read (Mack Brown: The Early Years).

Meanwhile, some rumors are swirling that he is actually an alternate account of TFloss32 created so that he could talk to himself. But most consider that too pathetic to even imagine.

I'm all about Texas and this is one of my favorite threads, but I thought this was hilarious.

Keep up the good work though TFloss and crew

[TFloss32]

Video from Thursday's practice:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=257931

[TFloss32]

A Thursday practice report:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/18/thursday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

[stretch]

A Thursday practice report:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/18/thursday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

im getting excited to see what the offense will look like, with no Greg Davis doing the exact same predictable shit every offensive series.

sounds like the defense is coming together and could be quite a force

[the chronic]

I have mixed feelings about Magee. Namely, I have reservations about Sam Houston High School. School administrators, staff and faculty did Quincy Russell a great disservice. It's a valid question to ask if they their student athletes college eligible.

I think Magee is a swing guy that grows into a DT. Scipio's pro scout beliefs Boyette switches to offense at some point, so there might be room for another DT. Magee is definitely the best remaining DE / DT in the state. If Magee is serious he should visit Texas and iron things out with the staff.

i'm actually quite surprised he's so highly ranked as he doesn't have the explosiveness you'd expect for such a highly ranked national recruit. i don't see magee at anything but a DT after a couple years in college. dude certainly looks powerful though and has a frame for piledriving people.

[TFloss32]

im getting excited to see what the offense will look like, with no Greg Davis doing the exact same predictable shit every offensive series.

sounds like the defense is coming together and could be quite a force

Big scrimmage tonight that will go a long way towards shaping the depth chart for Rice.

[TFloss32]

Sorry I haven't got around to it, but I updated the master list on the first page to reflect the most recent rankings for the state of Texas and I took off some of the out-of-state names that we no longer talk about.

[TFloss32]

Rumor out there today that RB Lache Seastrunk of Oregon is completing paperwork for a transfer and Baylor could be his next school.

[TFloss32]

Scrimmage report, video and pics from Friday evening:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/19/friday-scrimmage-report-from-the-asset/

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99851

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=258196

[billfromlaketravis]

Scrimmage report, video and pics from Friday evening:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/19/friday-scrimmage-report-from-the-asset/

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99851

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=258196

Unsurprisingly, most of the highlights described in JS' practice report are in the scrimmage video.

[Isitjustme?]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6059945907_dec6c27519_z.jpg

lawlz

[Isitjustme?]

"Or Die" is the best part :lmao :lmao

You'd think they were joining Navy Seal team 6 or some shit. Bunch of 16 year old football players........"Or Die" :lmao:lmao:lmao

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

The TexasGang thing is pretty cute tbh

A bunch of 17 year old spear chuckers, "We like Wiz Kalifa's TaylorGang ya feelz me nig, if ya dont know you betta ax somebody."

[BU Spur]

Rumor out there today that RB Lache Seastrunk of Oregon is completing paperwork for a transfer and Baylor could be his next school.

One year too late.

[Isitjustme?]

The TexasGang thing is pretty cute tbh

A bunch of 17 year old spear chuckers, "We like Wiz Kalifa's TaylorGang ya feelz me nig, if ya dont know you betta ax somebody."

I didn't even know thats what they were referring to. That just makes things worse because its even stupider than I fucking imagined. Now I'm worried that a lot of them won't qualify academically, and then of course the viability of suicide will be considered because they didn't make TexasGang.

[TFloss32]

Here's a quick write-up from QB Connor Brewer's game against Las Vegas Bishop Gorman last night. His Chaparral team lost 42-22.

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/21/bishop-gorman-throttles-chaparral-2012-longhorn-verbal-connor-brewer/#more-5786

[BU Spur]

TFloss, check your PMs if you haven't already.

[TFloss32]

TFloss, check your PMs if you haven't already.

Just wrote you back.

[TFloss32]

DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis represents our first piece of official visit news. He'll be in College Station on Saturday, 9/3, for A&M's game against SMU.

[TFloss32]

An update on the practice schedule...the team will practice today and Tuesday, have Wednesday off and Thursday's final scrimmage will close out fall camp.

[TFloss32]

Week 1 schedules for all of the 2012 Texas commitments and targets:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/22/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-1-schedules/