2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I highly doubt Conner Brewer was the architect behind, "TexasGang or die". That saying was undoubtedly created by a minority, not a paradise valley honky who went to Horizon High School.

[TFloss32]

:wow did you not see Connor and Alex on that list?

poorly thought out racism is, well like i said, poorly thought out

De La Torre actually started it.

[TFloss32]

Maryland's new uniforms. Smh.

http://www.testudotimes.com/2011/8/22/2378279/marlyand-unveils-new-football-uniforms-16-combinations-no-helmet-logo

[TFloss32]

Week 1 schedules for the big names in the 2013 class:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/22/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-1-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Props to Bill for finding this and telling me about it earlier today. 2013 RB Altee Tenpenny of Little Rock, AR injured himself last week and will most likely need surgery. Out at least half of his season.

http://www.arpreps.com/news/2011/aug/20/tenpenny-sidelined-broken-ankle/

[ThePop]

Mondays practice report......malcolm brown may actually be as good as advertised.
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/22/monday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

Cool picture I came across that I hadn't seen before.

http://insidetexas.com/classes/image.php?i=441

[TFloss32]

Pictures, video and audio from Monday's practice:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=99961

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=258559

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=258684

[TFloss32]

Pretty cool move by Vaccaro on the number change. Whittaker did the same for Brown.

ItzKeNnyV Kenny Dwayne Vaccaro
Wearing number 4 this year, didn't want to take 8 from young Shipley

[billfromlaketravis]

Pretty cool move by Vaccaro on the number change. Whittaker did the same for Brown.

ItzKeNnyV Kenny Dwayne Vaccaro
Wearing number 4 this year, didn't want to take 8 from young Shipley

I hope Shead is ready to give up # 32 next June.

[rjv]

Mondays practice report......malcolm brown may actually be as good as advertised.
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/22/monday-practice-report-from-the-asset/


moore hall or jester ?-the view that is

[ThePop]

moore hall or jester ?-the view that is

San Jac

[TFloss32]

I hope Shead is ready to give up # 32 next June.

Got that right. Shead may not be around to give it away.

[TFloss32]

Update on practice schedule...there is no longer a scrimmage scheduled for this Thursday. Sounds like it will be more of laid back session where the players will work within their positional groups and possibly simulate certain game situations as a team towards the end.

[TFloss32]

Thoughts on UT's fall camp and possible conference realignment scenarios:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/22/august-camp-thoughts-from-the-big-cigar/

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/23/big-cigar-with-some-realignment-news/

[TFloss32]

Week 1 schedules for the 2012 and 2013 A&M commitments:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/08/23/texas-am-commitments-week-1-schedules/

[TFloss32]

More on Maryland's new threads. Check out the "turtle power" helmet.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Actually-Maryland-8217-s-new-turtle-themed-hel?urn=ncaaf-wp5324

[TFloss32]

It's been confirmed that RB Lache Seastrunk of Oregon is transferring to Baylor.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/32110/ex-ducks-rb-lache-seastrunk-to-baylor

[TFloss32]

*Ruling came down today on DB Christian Scott's assault case. He plead guilty to the Class A misdemeanor and received two years of deferred adjudication along with some required community service and anger management classes. Mack Brown reinstated him after the verdict and he will serve a three game suspension.

*Other team news...senior walk-on FB Jamison Berryhill was awarded a scholarship today.

[billfromlaketravis]

*Ruling came down today on DB Christian Scott's assault case. He plead guilty to the Class A misdemeanor and received two years of deferred adjudication along with some required community service and anger management classes. Mack Brown reinstated him after the verdict and he will serve a three game suspension.

*Other team news...senior walk-on FB Jamison Berryhill was awarded a scholarship today.

Good for Jamison. He's a senior and he's allegedly in the 2 deep, he deserves a ship his last year.

[TFloss32]

Practice pics from Monday and Tuesday:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=100047

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=100066

[TFloss32]

Good interview footage talking about all of the incoming freshmen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2loNexVLQNs

[TFloss32]

Article on Bryan Harsin bringing the Boise State style to Texas:

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/story/_/id/6882613/bryan-harsin-brings-offensive-style-texas-fans-players-expect

[TFloss32]

Some nice tweets I came across:

MattSchochNL Matt Schoch
Just had presser with DGB. Most interesting thing was probably him saying proximity of school doesn't necessarily matte

Mizzou_Cardinal Rory
I'm kinda surprised. DGB had a little media day today, and the only football program metioned was #Texas. Not #mizzou #sooners or#razorbacks

MattSchochNL Matt Schoch
John Beckham interjected that ability to get to school (e.g. direct flight from Branson to Austin) is important to family

[billfromlaketravis]

Some nice tweets I came across:

MattSchochNL Matt Schoch
Just had presser with DGB. Most interesting thing was probably him saying proximity of school doesn't necessarily matte

Mizzou_Cardinal Rory
I'm kinda surprised. DGB had a little media day today, and the only football program metioned was #Texas. Not #mizzou #sooners or#razorbacks

MattSchochNL Matt Schoch
John Beckham interjected that ability to get to school (e.g. direct flight from Branson to Austin) is important to family

Branson to Springfield to is 42 miles, all interstate. Springfield, MO is not an easy place to get to.

[TFloss32]

Video interview with Green-Beckham:

http://www.kspr.com/sports/kspr-dorial-greenbeckham-recruiting-takes-back-seat-20110823,0,1692357.story

[TFloss32]

Rumor this morning that TE Chris Barnett has already left Michigan. Not a surprise considering he signed with them at the last minute and he transferred high schools about three or four times before he graduated. UT knew to stay far away from this one.

[TFloss32]

Rumor this morning that TE Chris Barnett has already left Michigan. Not a surprise considering he signed with them at the last minute and he transferred high schools about three or four times before he graduated. UT knew to stay far away from this one.

Done deal.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6894742/chris-barnett-leaves-michigan-wolverines

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice report:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/23/tuesday-practice-report-from-the-asset-2/

[BU Spur]

Rumor this morning that TE Chris Barnett has already left Michigan. Not a surprise considering he signed with them at the last minute and he transferred high schools about three or four times before he graduated. UT knew to stay far away from this one.

Do not want.

[TFloss32]

Do not want.

Is he considering Baylor now?

[TFloss32]

DB Justin Thomas of West Orange-Stark committed to Utah last night. One more DB off the board.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Thomas-99212

[TFloss32]

Pics and audio from Thursday's practice:

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=100163

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=260085

[the chronic]

Mondays practice report......malcolm brown may actually be as good as advertised.
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/22/monday-practice-report-from-the-asset/

can't wait to see him get some carries. it will not take long before he is clear #1. the kid not only has the skills, but is humble and has his head on straight which usually equates to being very special player.

[BU Spur]

Is he considering Baylor now?

People have suggested it just out of speculation. Regardless, I hope he isn't considered. There's something strange about his football career and any major conference school would be smart not to get involved with it.

[the chronic]

article with johnathan gray & mario edwards interviewing each other

http://rise.espn.go.com/football/articles/2011/08/15-ESPNHS-magazine-Mario-Edwards-Johnathan-Gray.aspx?pursuit=Football

[TFloss32]

New Rivals 100 is out and WR Cayleb Jones got his fifth star.

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

[the chronic]

depth chart announced

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.c...pth-chart.html (http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/fb-depth-chart.html)

[TFloss32]

Update on QB Connor Wood...he was not at a team meeting yesterday evening and is visiting Colorado today. He will be transferring.

[elbamba]

depth chart announced

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.c...pth-chart.html (http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/fb-depth-chart.html)

I didn't see Mike Davis on the chart. Is he injured? He seemed like the best receiver last year, when he wasn't hurt.

[TFloss32]

I didn't see Mike Davis on the chart. Is he injured? He seemed like the best receiver last year, when he wasn't hurt.

Go a bit lower where it says "WR X" and they have him there.

[elbamba]

:tu
Go a bit lower where it says "WR X" and they have him there.

Thanks

[shyne]

Ash 3rd string I thought he was lighting it up in practice. Colt must have made a call in to Mack so his brother wouldnt be embarrased sitting behind a true freshman.

[the chronic]

Ash 3rd string I thought he was lighting it up in practice. Colt must have made a call in to Mack so his brother wouldnt be embarrased sitting behind a true freshman.

i'm guessing we didn't want wood AND case to both transfer - and putting ash #2 may have sealed that.

i hope early reports are accurate that we plan to get ash on the field immediately in some packages.

[ThePop]

For those wondering:

Gray moved from 14 to 6
Jones 21 to 20 (and 5 stars)
Brown 26 to 27
Estelle 35 to 46
Johnson 50 to 30
Hughes 89 to off the top 100
Ridgeway 91 to off the top 100
Cole 99 to off the top 100
Riser 244 to 92 (camp performance?)

BTW, how bad are the nosebleed seats at dkr? Section 128, 50 yard line

[ThePop]

Justin Thomas won't play football this season

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/West-Orange-Stark-s-Justin-Thomas-won-t-play-2146773.php#ixzz1WWUPkMN3

Lied about his age.

[the chronic]

interesting note -- john theus, who recently committed to georgia to play with his brother, still talks to coach searels every week as reported by ESPN. "Every week," said Theus' dad, Paul. "Coach Searels calls us every week or we call him. No matter what, we talk."

that said he is still firm to georgia. but could get interesting if they fire richt as he is obviously on the hot seat.

[DirkDoesWork]

interesting note -- john theus, who recently committed to georgia to play with his brother, still talks to coach searels every week as reported by ESPN. "Every week," said Theus' dad, Paul. "Coach Searels calls us every week or we call him. No matter what, we talk."

that said he is still firm to georgia. but could get interesting if they fire richt as he is obviously on the hot seat.

Interesting. I hope Richt doesn't get fired because I'm a great admirer of his and like the Georgia football program. Still, Theus would be a huge get if anything like that went down. I just wonder if it would hurt our chances with Peat.

[leemajors]

lol malcolm brown

[benefactor]

I would gladly accept a stream if someone wants to PM it to me.

[leemajors]

I would gladly accept a stream if someone wants to PM it to me.

dirty

[leemajors]

5-7 doesnt look bad atm

[ThePop]

lol malcolm brown

Was awesome

[benefactor]

Was awesome
:tu

I was having some Earl flashbacks on one of his runs around the corner.

[leemajors]

Was awesome

yeah he kinda turned the game around when he finally got to play. it should help gilbert out a lot to have a decent running game, and they can actually effectively run play action. i am just worried this will be a selvin young type situation where fozzy starts every game for no reason.

[ThePop]

I don't think it matters if Fozzy starts as long as MB gets his share of carries. In other words, play Malcolm both halves please.

[rjv]

trey williams with 452 yards rushing, 10.04 yards per carry and 7 TDs just 2 games into the season. not bad.

[the chronic]

ou commit daniel brooks to visit during byu game per 247

[DesignatedT]

Colin Blake committed to the Aggies.

[ThePop]

Interesting, I guess he got tired of waiting, and I don't blame him.

[Fpoonsie]

ou commit daniel brooks to visit during byu game per 247

lol lakers/'horn fan.

[ThePop]

Good news

Marquise Goodwin back with the team, will not be redshirting.
I wonder if Bryant Jackson will be moving back to DB now.

[BU Spur]

Good news

Marquise Goodwin back with the team, will not be redshirting.
I wonder if Bryant Jackson will be moving back to DB now.

Interesting. What happened with him qualifying for the world track event or whatever he was doing?

[ThePop]

IIRC, he ended up getting 13th, when the top 12 went on to the world track thing. As for the olympics, I think he just really missed football.

[rjv]

Colin Blake committed to the Aggies.

nice

[pkbpkb81]

Was awesome

He looked good, With both OU and texas gettign the runing games going ti will make the rrso that much more fun

[stretch]

texas jumps back into the rankings. #24

[the chronic]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/re...nned-one-offer (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6940701/landon-collins-final-five-stunned-one-offer)

Landon Collins sorting through final five
UA All-American says Bama and LSU are top two, but he still talks about Texas offer

Newberg By Jamie Newberg
ESPN Recruiting

Rain couldn't slow down Under Armour All-American Landon Collins on the field as he led Geismar (La.) Dutchtown to a 32-8 win over rival Lutcher on Friday. Off it, though, it kept the four-star safety grounded.

"It was a lot of fun because we had all that rain," said Collins, who is No. 19 in the ESPNU 150. "It rained for three or four straight days. I rushed the ball seven times for 94 yards and two touchdowns. I had five or six tackles and an interception. I am playing both ways this season and I love it. People can't believe that I don't get tired out there. But getting the chance to play on both sides of the ball was extra motivation for me this offseason. Now I take a pounding playing running back but I also give it right back."

After the game, though, he stayed home because of the weather instead of hitting the road for an unofficial visit.

"I wanted to go to the LSU game but I watched them on TV," he said. "I saw Alabama and Florida. I watched the Miami-Maryland game. Auburn was supposed to lose that game to Utah State but they came back. I love watching ball. I was born into it. My dad and uncle played, and my mom and stepmom are both athletes. I love football."

Collins, who has offers from most of the nation's top programs, has things narrowed down to five schools: LSU, Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee.

"It is pretty much down to those five but someone could end up sneaking in," Collins said. "I spoke to Cal for a while the other day, and they were telling me how they are losing four defensive backs. I can step right in there and play."

While playing time is important to Collins, he's not afraid of competition. If he has to earn the job, he's prepared to do just that.

"I am determined that when I get to college I will work my butt off," Collins said. "I will earn my playing time. The trust in the coaches is important, too. I have to believe in them. And I have to feel like home. Academics is a must because I have to leave with a degree."

While he could have had his choice of schools, Texas offering him a scholarship seems to have made a big impression.

"I have to admit that I am still shocked by that," Collins said. "First, I can't believe that Texas offered me. But they have come out to watch me practice. They want me. They are recruiting me. They have all that talent in that state and they want me. I have been out there twice, and Texas is a big place. We have gotten lost twice."

While he has not set up an official visit to Texas, Collins said he has set up official visits to LSU (Oct. 8) and Alabama (Nov. 4).

"Those two are my top two right now," Collins said. "I am trying to reach the Florida coaches to set up that visit. Maybe I will go for the FSU game. I haven't set up a Tennessee visit and I need to look at the Texas schedule."

Collins plans to announce his decision during the Under Armour All-America Game in January on ESPN.

[ThePop]

:( What happened to tfloss and this topic

[DirkDoesWork]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/re...nned-one-offer (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6940701/landon-collins-final-five-stunned-one-offer)

Landon Collins sorting through final five
UA All-American says Bama and LSU are top two, but he still talks about Texas offer

Newberg By Jamie Newberg
ESPN Recruiting

Rain couldn't slow down Under Armour All-American Landon Collins on the field as he led Geismar (La.) Dutchtown to a 32-8 win over rival Lutcher on Friday. Off it, though, it kept the four-star safety grounded.

"It was a lot of fun because we had all that rain," said Collins, who is No. 19 in the ESPNU 150. "It rained for three or four straight days. I rushed the ball seven times for 94 yards and two touchdowns. I had five or six tackles and an interception. I am playing both ways this season and I love it. People can't believe that I don't get tired out there. But getting the chance to play on both sides of the ball was extra motivation for me this offseason. Now I take a pounding playing running back but I also give it right back."

After the game, though, he stayed home because of the weather instead of hitting the road for an unofficial visit.

"I wanted to go to the LSU game but I watched them on TV," he said. "I saw Alabama and Florida. I watched the Miami-Maryland game. Auburn was supposed to lose that game to Utah State but they came back. I love watching ball. I was born into it. My dad and uncle played, and my mom and stepmom are both athletes. I love football."

Collins, who has offers from most of the nation's top programs, has things narrowed down to five schools: LSU, Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee.

"It is pretty much down to those five but someone could end up sneaking in," Collins said. "I spoke to Cal for a while the other day, and they were telling me how they are losing four defensive backs. I can step right in there and play."

While playing time is important to Collins, he's not afraid of competition. If he has to earn the job, he's prepared to do just that.

"I am determined that when I get to college I will work my butt off," Collins said. "I will earn my playing time. The trust in the coaches is important, too. I have to believe in them. And I have to feel like home. Academics is a must because I have to leave with a degree."

While he could have had his choice of schools, Texas offering him a scholarship seems to have made a big impression.

"I have to admit that I am still shocked by that," Collins said. "First, I can't believe that Texas offered me. But they have come out to watch me practice. They want me. They are recruiting me. They have all that talent in that state and they want me. I have been out there twice, and Texas is a big place. We have gotten lost twice."

While he has not set up an official visit to Texas, Collins said he has set up official visits to LSU (Oct. 8) and Alabama (Nov. 4).

"Those two are my top two right now," Collins said. "I am trying to reach the Florida coaches to set up that visit. Maybe I will go for the FSU game. I haven't set up a Tennessee visit and I need to look at the Texas schedule."

Collins plans to announce his decision during the Under Armour All-America Game in January on ESPN.

Collins or Agholor, don't care who it is - I just want one of these bad MF's

[TFloss32]

:( What happened to tfloss and this topic

I'm here, bud. I've been out of town since last Tuesday and just got back in last night. I've had zero Internet service so I'm catching up on everything myself. I'm going through the thread to see what I should post and what I shouldn't, but I may do a comprehensive review to make sure we're all on the same page. Recruiting has really heated up since the fall evaluation period began last Thursday on September 1st. Hope everyone has been doing well.

Heard the Rice game was pretty mediocre and Gilbert looked a tad better, but not much. The next two games are going to be huge for his future at UT. BYU could give him fits if they go zone coverage. From what I've read, sounds like the classes of 2010 and 2011 are going to get more and more playing time as the year goes on. The young bucks are simply more talented than the upperclassmen and playing 18 true freshmen against Rice speaks volumes. Like Manny Diaz has said, you're always preparing for next year's team.

Anyway, I'll continue to read and see what I can find.

[the chronic]

Collins or Agholor, don't care who it is - I just want one of these bad MF's

indeed.

unfortunately, i think collins is a pipe dream, sounds like lip service b/c he is very appreciative of getting texas offer, but i can't imagine under any scenario him coming to texas.

with agholor sounds like we are very much in it though.

these guys are both athletic freaks.

[TFloss32]

A good portion of this will be old news, but I decided to just post everything that's happened since I left town to make sure we're all on the same page. Recruiting has heated up big time so there are lots of details to cover. We're finally through that hellacious summer and info will be constant from this point on. Here's to hoping UT has a little more fire against BYU on Saturday than they did against Rice...:toast

**It's official that QB Connor Wood has left the team and transferred to Colorado. News came down last week and it's been an inevitable storyline for quite some time. After being passed up by freshman QB David Ash (who already received some time against Rice), the writing on the wall was even more visible. Good luck to Wood in the Pac-12.

**DB Justin Thomas of West Orange-Stark committed to Utah on Thursday, August 25th despite wanting to follow in his cousin's footsteps and play for the Longhorns. Turns out there was a bit of drama with JT in recent weeks as it was discovered that he lied about his age and is now too old to play high school sports according to UIL rules. He'll turn 20 this September. He was a longshot to get offered by UT with other potential DBs deemed priorities ahead of him on the recruiting board, but this has likely sealed his fate that he'll never see Austin. Thanks to Pop for the link:

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/West-Orange-Stark-s-Justin-Thomas-won-t-play-2146773.php#ixzz1WWUPkMN3

**Another DB is off the board now as DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis committed to Texas A&M after his official visit to College Station this weekend for the SMU game. I don't think it's a secret that he did favor UT above others, but he was only willing to wait so long before committing elsewhere. I think the Horns would still have a shot if they extended an offer at some point this season, but Blake's father is very much behind his A&M commitment and Blake himself is a fan of the SEC move.

Just a brief rundown on who Texas is looking at for that one (or two) remaining DB spots:

ATH, Nelson Agholor, Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL)
ATH, Corey Coleman, Richardson Pearce **committed to Baylor
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens
DB, Colin Blake, San Antonio Brandeis **committed to Texas A&M
DB, Landon Collins, Dutchtown (Geismar, LA)

**One of the first calls the staff made after the opening of the fall evalution period on September 1st was by Darrell Wyatt to ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce. It's my opinion that Coleman has the highest chance of being the next UT offer. Here's a quote from him:

“I would be interested (in Texas if they offered), but I don’t know yet,” he said.

I also think he would switch his commitment with a UT offer. He's friends with several 2012 UT verbals, notably WR Cayleb Jones, and has participated in several camps and combines throughout the summer with those guys. If Will Muschamp hadn't left for Florida, he's probably already in the mix.

**It looks like the UT staff is still in touch with JUCO DE Denico Autry of East Mississippi CC. Bo Davis called his coach yesterday morning to check in. Just a reminder that Davis has recruited this school multiple times in the past when working for Alabama and has a good relationship with their coach. I hope UT gives this one a shot as DE Torshiro Davis of Shreveport Woodlawn looks like a longshot and the Longhorns still need a speed rusher in this 2012 class. Some quotes from Autry should surface this weekend. If he does end up taking an official visit to Austin, it would likely be in December after the JUCO season comes to an end.

**Not much going on with OL Andrus Peat of Tempe, AZ. He recently approached his folks about taking an official visit to UT and it's essentially a certainty that he will make a return trip to Austin outside of an early commitment to another school. Peat's relationship with Stacy Searels, early playing time, offensive scheme and academics are a few factors that give UT a great shot. An October 6th-8th official visit to Nebraska is the only one he has set in stone right now as that's Ohio State weekend in Lincoln. It's going to be tough for any school not named Nebraska to pull Peat away from his older brother. Florida State is the other school being mentioned as getting a definite visit at this time. Other than his official to Nebraska, it looks like the remaining visits will have to wait until the end of his high school season. He will be playing in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game in January and that's great news for the Longhorns if he's uncommitted at that time. Lots of UT commitments will be there and in his ear about his future. I'll leave you with some quotes from Peat's father. Even though the last quote sounds promising, I'm not sure his parents are crazy about the idea of their boys attending separate schools.

"One thing I've learned in all my years of playing, you have to be a good fit on certain offenses and defenses," Mr. Peat said. "I have tried to evaluate my boys' skill sets, see what they need to improve on and where they'll fit."

"I think it's going to be, in the end, with whatever university makes the case in in-home visits that Andrus can just be part of the university," Mr. Peat said. "That's what made the difference with Todd, that's what will make the difference with Andrus. I want boys to go to the place with best opportunity to reach their goals and get a great education."

"I'm confident he'll figure that out and we'll support him 100 percent wherever he goes. His brother has said the same thing, that he'll support Andrus wherever he goes."

**I don't trust that five-star DB Landon Collins of Geismar, LA is going anywhere other than the SEC, but he still says he wants to make an official visit to Austin. He's currently trying to set up an official to Florida and he's already has two others to LSU (November 25th vs. Arkansas) and Alabama (November 5th vs. LSU) scheduled. Like Peat, he will also play in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game and wants to make his commitment in Orlando because the game falls on his birthday. Here are some recent quotes from him about UT:

"I'm trying to pick a good game for Texas (for an official visit)," Collins said.

"I just know they (Texas) have a chance at the BCS every year. Plus they have great acadmics over there," Collins said. "They have one of the top academic setups for their players. And their classes I want to major in, broadcast, are top notch. They've got the ESPN center and things like that that I could learn from."

"It's not hard at all (to pull him away from LSU). I just have to have trust in the coaches, like the coaches," Collins said. "If they can make it feel like home, do that and you have a great chance of getting me. My parents and the people close to me have always told me, 'Wherever you go, we'll follow you.'"

**The following is a list of unofficial visitors who made a trip to Austin for last weekend's match-up with Rice:

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Cayleb Jones, Austin High
OL, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield
DB, Kevin Vaccaro, Brownwood **rumor of UT offering a grayshirt
ATH, Orlando Thomas, Copperas Cove
----------------------------------------
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
LB, Paul Whitmill, Bastrop
LB/DB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights **brother of Camrhon Hughes
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop

**The following is the current list of unofficial visitors who will be in Austin for the BYU game tomorrow night. We will know more about who attended the game early next week, but four big-name visitors so far:

ATH, Daniel Brooks, Rockdale **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights

[TFloss32]

Some more notes on the 2013 class:

**Turns out WR Jake Oliver of Dallas Jesuit has some connections to Texas that weren't previously known about. Oliver's father has known Darrell Wyatt for quite some time and they have a good relationship. Oliver's father also coached UT's strength and conditioning coach, Bennie Wylie, at Sam Houston State. Texas A&M is the clear favorite here with his father playing for the Aggies in the 80s, but Oliver is giving UT a fair shake and he will be offered come February if he's still uncommitted at that time. He's mentioned he grew up a fan of both UT and A&M.

**OL/DL Jake Raulerson of Celina attended UT's game against Rice and quickly made the drive to College Station for the Ags' game against SMU on Sunday. Raulerson loves him some UT but I think A&M could be a serious player in his recruitment with their move to the SEC and the fact that they may offer his brother who is also in the 2013 class (and won't be highly recruited). He had nothing but good things to say about his visit to Austin but seemed to enjoy the game in Aggieland more as things were "much louder." He is also a lock to be offered in February and may even be the first guy offered by the UT staff.

**DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop also enjoyed his experience in Austin and mentioned he loved the opportunity to meet Manny Diaz after the game. Luckily for UT, Davis brought stud LB Paul Whitmill along with him. Whitmill has long been considered a lock for OU should they offer, but he did tell Davis after the game that he "really liked this place (Austin)." Davis currently has UT leading in his recruitment above A&M and TCU and will be offered in February. He's already received two hand-written letters from Duane Akina and Bryan Harsin.

**The QB race for 2013 may be a little more interesting than we thought. UT will be hosting two Top 10 prospects in Tyrone Swoopes and Chris Johnson this weekend. Another name in the mix is JT Barrett of Wichita Falls Rider. All three attended camps in Austin this summer and the staff will be doing their homework on each. While I don't agree with this opinion right now, Hook 'Em 24/7 thinks Barrett is the leader for that first QB offer in February. No matter what happens, UT is going to get a stud prospect for this class. I can see them taking a guy like Swoopes as their QB and then offering Barrett as an ATH type a la Orlando Thomas (but keeping him on the offensive side of the ball) while also giving him a shot at QB once he hits campus. Some film on Swoopes and Barrett:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dNN_WZozQM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxuXjW7Vwbg

Barrett appears to be much quicker and the better passer, but it's hard to argue with Swoopes' ability as he's just nasty. Tough decisions to be made in a few months.

[TFloss32]

Some injury news that I hadn't seen posted...

**LB Demarco Cobbs is out indefinitely with a broken arm.

**LB Chet Moss is out a few weeks with unspecified back problems and looks to be headed for a redshirt season.

**2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields is out for two to three weeks after having knee surgery to repair a meniscus injury.

**2013 WR Dannon Cavil of San Antonio Madison looks to be out for at least two more weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered before the season began.

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma received commitment #14 on Tuesday from DE Polo Manukainiu of Euless Trinity.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Polo-Manukainiu-119907;_ylt=AsCBX2orbVK0qby4hkwV461DPZB4

[TFloss32]

Just wanted to mention to keep an eye on OL John Theus' recruitment. Things will get interesting when/if Georgia's head coach, Mark Richt, is fired in the next few weeks. His seat will be really hot should Georgia lose to South Carolina this weekend (and they probably will). It's worth noting that Stacy Searels continues to speak with the Theus family every week. Even if Theus re-opens his recruitment, I think he'll look at schools like Florida that are closer to home first. A lot may also depend on what his older brother (who currently plays for Georgia) decides to do.

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 ATH Chevoski Collins of Livingston to the list of unofficial visitors for the BYU game:

ATH, Daniel Brooks, Rockdale **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

Highlights from Rice for those who haven't seen them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj5XedrwDP4&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Add OL Kennedy Estelle (and his family) to the list of unofficial visitors this weekend:

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

Oscar Giles has plans to watch 2013 LB/DE Deon Hollins, Jr. of Fort Bend Marshall tonight.

[the chronic]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

[TFloss32]

RB Johnathan Gray of Aledo broke the state of Texas' all-time career TD record tonight against Lake Travis after scoring his 147th TD. The record was previously held by current UT RB Traylon Shead.

[ThePop]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

[scottspurs]

I'm going to the game tonight vs BYU. Hopefully Texas doesn't disappoint.

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 TE Jeremiah Gaines of Red Oak to the list for tonight's game. He hasn't been talked about much thus far, but he's on UT's radar as an H-back type.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jeremiah-Gaines-130514

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

I'm going to the game tonight vs BYU. Hopefully Texas doesn't disappoint.

Have fun and stay cool.

Gilbert is the storyline for me tonight and again next week against UCLA. Interested to see how long the coaches will allow mediocre QB play if UT ends up struggling (or even losing) in the next two games.

[TFloss32]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

No problem at all, guys. I enjoyed catching up on everything yesterday and absolutely hate being out-of-the-loop. Sorry for the handful of repeat info. Updates should be consistent from this point on as recruiting is heating up. The next few months should be exciting closing out the 2012 class and the 2013 group is absolutely sick. I think UT will do very well again with a decent season.

[TFloss32]

Kind of a non-update, but Duane Akina is still in touch with DT Javonte Magee of San Antonio Sam Houston and his UT offer remains on the table. He hasn't visited Austin since the first Junior Day this past February, but he does want to get back to campus this fall for an unofficial visit and possibly an official as well.

[DMX7]

Javonte Magee actually has UTSA listed on his offer sheet. :)

He obviously has size, but his films aren't that impressive imho.

[billfromlaketravis]

RB Johnathan Gray of Aledo broke the state of Texas' all-time career TD record tonight against Lake Travis after scoring his 147th TD. The record was previously held by current UT RB Traylon Shead.

I was at the Lake Travis - Aledo game last night. Gray was impressive, but he always is.

Good to have you back Floss.

[TFloss32]

Javonte Magee actually has UTSA listed on his offer sheet. :)

He obviously has size, but his films aren't that impressive imho.

Some think he's actually better suited at OT instead of DT. I hate evaluating kids from SAISD because the teams in that district are pretty bad and guys like Magee don't have much competition. Dude caught an 80-yard TD last night when he lined up at TE.

[TFloss32]

I was at the Lake Travis - Aledo game last night. Gray was impressive, but he always is.

Good to have you back Floss.

Thanks, bud.

Lake Travis is a machine. They destroyed Aledo last night.

[billfromlaketravis]

Thanks, bud.

Lake Travis is a machine. They destroyed Aledo last night.

I challenge anybody to find a better Texas High School Football program than Lake Travis. Yes they are a machine. I think LT ISD Stadium needs to be upgraded, but other than that, the program is in a great place.

The Magee news is interesting. Such a strange recruitment, but why would anyone expect normalcy from SA Sam Houston? I read today that Magee holds a written offer from Texas. If true, and I believe it is, Texas is serious about Magee.

Magee should get a look at OT, but I think he could contribute at Texas as a swing guy before growing into a full time DT. Getting Magee and/or Autry would certainly soften the blow of losing Torshiro Davis.

It sounds like Autry has done everything necessary on his end to be admitted into Texas. If Autry makes an official visit to Texas in December, I hope he's offered. The Texas staff should know something definitive on Torshiro by then.

[TFloss32]

Update on the recruits who attended tonight's game:

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
OL, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DT, Paul Boyette, Jr., Humble
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
ATH, Orlando Thomas, Copperas Cove
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Darius McClinton, Copperas Cove
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop <-------------- ****second visit in two weeks
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[shyne]

Every o linemen in the state should want to block for brown and gray.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun was a no-show for last night's game. Sounds like all of the other recruits were in attendance and accounted for. Some quotes from these guys should be available in the upcoming days.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun was a no-show for last night's game. Sounds like all of the other recruits were in attendance and accounted for. Some quotes from these guys should be available in the upcoming days.

Scratch that. ATH Chevoski Collins of Livingston is another who didn't make it to Austin. He apparently couldn't get out of his ACT testing in time, but expect him to make it eventually.

[TFloss32]

daniel brooks??? he committed to ou no?

Yes sir. UT offered him in April after he had already committed to OU. Not sure how hard the UT staff is pushing for him right now.

[TFloss32]

Week 3 stats and scores for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/11/class-of-2012-week-3-stats-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/11/class-of-2013-week-3-stats-and-scores/

[TFloss32]

Week 4 schedules for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/12/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-4-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/12/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-4-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting notes courtesy of Hook 'Em 24/7:

**DT Quincy Russell of San Antonio Sam Houston from the 2011 class, who did not qualify for enrollment at UT this past summer, could be available for spring training in 2012. He's currently attending Trinity Valley CC trying to earn enough credits to get another shot with the Longhorns. He successfully completed several credits during the summer and will have enough for an associates degree should he have a great fall semester as well. Having to go the JUCO route temporarily has apparently given Russell a necessary wake-up call as he became a bit lazy towards the end of high school. UT says his scholarship remains on the table and Bo Davis has made it clear that he needs DT reinforcements. If Russell does somehow make it back, chances are high that DT Taylor Bible and/or DT De'Aires Cotton would transfer out of the program.

**Good news on the ATH Corey Coleman front. Darrell Wyatt was in Richardson this weekend to watch him in action. I still think he has the highest chance of being UT's next offer and things continue to move in that direction.

**It's not much, but some quotes from 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes of Whitewright after his visit to Austin for the BYU game on Saturday:

“I like what they (Texas) do on offense. It’s kind of like what we do (at Whitewright),” he said.

“After the game, we got to go to the locker room and talk with the coaches," he said. "I talked with Coach (Bruce) Chambers, Coach (Bryan) Harsin and Coach (Major) Applewhite a little. Coach Harsin was asking me how I was doing, how our team was doing and stuff like that.”

**Read that 2013 ATH Desmond Mapps of Garland is actually the brother of current UT WR Marquise Goodwin. Unclear at this time if UT will go after Mapps, but it's not a secret that he loves the Longhorns.

**Texas tried to get 2013 stud RB Keith Ford of Cy-Ranch on campus this past weekend for the BYU game, but his schedule didn't allow him to make the trip. He has a tentative trip to Dallas planned for the Texas/OU game in October. I wasn't previously aware of this, but Ford has only lived in Texas for a few years after moving in from Jacksonville, FL. He may go back home if the big programs like Florida and FSU throw out offers.

[TFloss32]

Some depth chart news...

**QB Garrett Gilbert has been demoted to third string with QBs Case McCoy and David Ash named co-starters for the time being. Mack Brown mentioned in his press conference this morning the better performer in this week's practices out of McCoy and Ash would get the start against UCLA.

**WR Marquise Goodwin is already listed as a starter after being with the team for less than two weeks.

**RB Malcolm Brown is now listed as the co-starter with RB Fozzy Whittaker. I'll be surprised if Brown doesn't take the job by the OU game.

[ThePop]

Some depth chart news...

**QB Garrett Gilbert has been demoted to third string with QBs Case McCoy and David Ash named co-starters for the time being. Mack Brown mentioned in his press conference this morning the better performer in this week's practices out of McCoy and Ash would get the start against UCLA.

**WR Marquise Goodwin is already listed as a starter after being with the team for less than two weeks.

**RB Malcolm Brown is now listed as the co-starter with RB Fozzy Whittaker. I'll be surprised if Brown doesn't take the job by the OU game.

Everything about this post is awesome

[TFloss32]

More depth chart moves:

**DT Ashton Dorsey has been named a starter alongside DT Kheeston Randall. Dorsey was named the team's defensive MVP for the week after being suspended for the first game against Rice.

**DB Quandre Diggs has been named co-starter at right CB along with DB Adrian Philips. That basically tells me that Diggs will start at that spot and Phillips will continue to rotate at different positions throughout the secondary. I wish Phillips would return to safety (where he was last year) as there is a serious lack of playmakers/good pass coverage back there with Gideon/Brewster/Vaccaro. Interested to see if Manny Diaz and/or Duane Akina will ever address this.

[DesignatedT]

DE Eric Davis has switched him commitment from A&M to Oklahoma State.

[TFloss32]

DE Eric Davis has switched him commitment from A&M to Oklahoma State.

Weird considering OSU has lost a handful of commitments this year. What was the reason behind it?

[ThePop]

Weird considering OSU has lost a handful of commitments this year. What was the reason behind it?

Sherm didn't offer

[DesignatedT]

Weird considering OSU has lost a handful of commitments this year. What was the reason behind it?

Not really sure.

I have never been that impressed with Davis, just sucks that A&M had kind of stopped recruiting the position because of his commitment.

There are a couple JUCO Dlineman from MS that are still on A&Ms radar. Also highly recruited Aziz Shittu from CA has an official visit with A&M on the 24th (Oklahoma State) weekend. I also think Lufkin DT Tomme Mark will eventually end up receiving an offer and commit to the maroon and white.

[DesignatedT]

In other news, A&M finally gave an offer to Tech commit WR Marcus Johnson. I'm not sure how solid he is to Tech but the guy is going to be a stud, along with Reginald Davis.

[stretch]

lol A&M

[TFloss32]

Some quotes from 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson after his visit to Austin. Stacy Searels and UT are currently recruiting him as an OT, but that may change if the Longhorns manage to wrap up the 2012 class with one more stud OT allowing Robinson to stay on defense:

"Everything there stood out," Robinson said. "It was really good. They had a really slow start, but they kept trying to get connected with each other and got it done."

"I watch specific positions. I was watching the defensive tackles," Robinson said. "I liked it. I feel like it's something I can fit in with."

"They're high on my list," Robinson said. "They're in the top five for sure. I'm not sure who else would be in there yet, but I know Texas would be up there."

"I prefer defense. I like blocking, but I feel I can take more anger out when I'm hitting them and not just blocking," Robinson said.

[TFloss32]

A new name has surfaced for the class of 2013. In a year where it seems like LBs are are scarce, LB Brett Wade of Kennendale could have something to say about that. I don't see any of the guys Texas took in 2012 as being a true MLB threat (maybe Tim Cole) so Wade could fill that role eventually. UT has apparently been recruiting him since the spring and Bruce Chambers has visited his high school. He was another 2013 recruit in attendance for the BYU game. Here's some film on Wade...dude brings the wood:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brett-Wade-121801

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

[TFloss32]

Some quotes from OL Kennedy Estelle after he attended the BYU game:

“It was a good game,” Estelle said. “I was kind of nervous at half time, but we came back and won. I talked to Mack Brown and stuff, met all the players and had a good time with my family and my girlfriend and all that stuff.”

“We just have to get the quarterback thing settled. The running back, Malcolm (Brown), he did well and I like how the offense is moving faster this year. The defense is doing well too, but there are still some things that they can do better. Every team is like that right now, though.”

“We were really talking about the game most of the time. He asked about our (Dawson) season and how we were doing and we talked about me coming up there and playing. He asked if I was still working hard so I could come in and actually have the chance to play right away. I told him I’m keeping in shape,” he said.

"We didn’t talk about that (the possibility of Estelle taking visits to other schools). I haven’t talked about it with Coach Brown or Coach Applewhite,” he said.

[billfromlaketravis]

A new name has surfaced for the class of 2013. In a year where it seems like LBs are are scarce, LB Brett Wade of Kennendale could have something to say about that. I don't see any of the guys Texas took in 2012 as being a true MLB threat (maybe Tim Cole) so Wade could fill that role eventually. UT has apparently been recruiting him since the spring and Bruce Chambers has visited his high school. He was another 2013 recruit in attendance for the BYU game. Here's some film on Wade...dude brings the wood:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brett-Wade-121801

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

I really like Wade. I wrote a piece on Wade over at Burnt Orange Nation recently. He's a true MLB prospect. Texas only has one true MLB on the current roster in Steve Edmond.

[the chronic]

Some quotes from OL Kennedy Estelle after he attended the BYU game:

"We didn’t talk about that (the possibility of Estelle taking visits to other schools). I haven’t talked about it with Coach Brown or Coach Applewhite,” he said.

any news if it still on the table he is interested in other visits?

i liked the first part of the interview and referring to texas team as 'we', but still concerned about talk of other visits obviously. OT is priority #1 for this class at this point.

[rjv]

trey williams having a sick season so far. almost 300 yards rushing last week alone and over 110 yards in punt returns including a 40 yard one for a TD

[DesignatedT]

I noticed you mentioned Brett Wade. Guy is going to be great. He was in Austin this passed weekend, he will be in Stillwater this upcoming weekend to watch Ok State take on Tulsa and then he will be in College Station on the 24th to watch the Aggies and the Cowboys battle it out. Everyone is going to be trying to land this kid.

[TFloss32]

I noticed you mentioned Brett Wade. Guy is going to be great. He was in Austin this passed weekend, he will be in Stillwater this upcoming weekend to watch Ok State take on Tulsa and then he will be in College Station on the 24th to watch the Aggies and the Cowboys battle it out. Everyone is going to be trying to land this kid.

Good info there. Thanks.

Supposedly A&M is on him the most right now.

[TFloss32]

any news if it still on the table he is interested in other visits?

i liked the first part of the interview and referring to texas team as 'we', but still concerned about talk of other visits obviously. OT is priority #1 for this class at this point.

There's still talk that he's interested, but the coaches usually do a good job of preventing that from happening. Every year there's rumors of a couple of commitments wanting to take additional official visits, but it never happens. Hopefully that will be the case with Estelle as his family wants him close to home and attending UT.

[TFloss32]

OU announced this morning that RB Jermie Calhoun will be transferring out of the program at the end of the semester. The former five-star RB out of Van, TX wasn't recruited by UT during the 2008 cycle because of grade issues.

[TFloss32]

Good video of the players heading into the locker room after the BYU game. Nice to see some excitment from the guys after last year's troubles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOPYhD_T6oE&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, a name to keep an eye on during the fall evaluation period is ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson. He committed to TCU back in March and was kind of a no-name at the time, but his stock rose a lot after he attended The Opening in Oregon during the summer. He was a combine monster as he recorded a 4.34 at that time.

Good news on Johnson is he's not at all closed off to the idea of playing DB (even though he currently plays RB) because he realizes that could be his ticket to the NFL (his father played DB in the pros). We can expect Duane Akina to attend one or two of his games in the upcoming weeks. He's currently in the process of scheduling official visits and it sounds like he'll be in Lubbock the weekend of October 8th-9th and will make a trip to Cal the weekend of December 2nd-4th. His visit to TCU is still up in the air. He's made it clear that he wants to hear from Texas and it sounded like he'd have a hard time saying "no" if he were offered.

“I’m hoping to hear from the University of Texas, but I haven’t yet. I would really consider Texas like the others.”

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDIh2uL-5s

[TFloss32]

Another cool video. The Longhorn Band playing "All I Do is Win." Nice to see the players displaying some camaraderie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tls8EipM86s&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Rumor out there that A&M RB Mister Jones is set to transfer because of disciplinary reasons.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mister-Jones-88820

[DesignatedT]

He's been in the doghouse since the start of the season and hasn't been practicing recently also. He's the 4th RB on the depth chart right now but has a good chance to play next year once Cyrus leaves. Unfortunate.

Look for A&M to offer Blinn JUCO Marion Grice soon IMO.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marion-Grice-119939

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, a name to keep an eye on during the fall evaluation period is ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson. He committed to TCU back in March and was kind of a no-name at the time, but his stock rose a lot after he attended The Opening in Oregon during the summer. He was a combine monster as he recorded a 4.34 at that time.

Good news on Johnson is he's not at all closed off to the idea of playing DB (even though he currently plays RB) because he realizes that could be his ticket to the NFL (his father played DB in the pros). We can expect Duane Akina to attend one or two of his games in the upcoming weeks. He's currently in the process of scheduling official visits and it sounds like he'll be in Lubbock the weekend of October 8th-9th and will make a trip to Cal the weekend of December 2nd-4th. His visit to TCU is still up in the air. He's made it clear that he wants to hear from Texas and it sounded like he'd have a hard time saying "no" if he were offered.

“I’m hoping to hear from the University of Texas, but I haven’t yet. I would really consider Texas like the others.”

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDIh2uL-5s

Awesome news on Daje Johnson. Could be a big time late bloomer.

[billfromlaketravis]

Rumor out there that A&M RB Mister Jones is set to transfer because of disciplinary reasons.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mister-Jones-88820

With a first name like Mister, you'd think he was a perfect gentleman.

[DesignatedT]

A&M got a commit from 2012 SG Alex Caruso. #2 commit for Billy Kennedy and the 2012 class.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Alex-Caruso-107420;_ylt=Akjnc95PixoY9SWtEHi3nJzVO5B4

[TFloss32]

Quick update on 2013 QB J.T. Barrett of Wichita Falls Rider...he's been invited to the last two UT home games but was unable to attend. Since he camped at UT in June, he's received two hand-written letters from Bryan Harsin letting him know that he's in the mix for that first QB offer in his class. Here are some recent quotes from him about his recruitment:

"I'd probably say my top five right now, from most to least, would probably be Texas, Oregon, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and I'd probably say Oklahoma St.," Barrett said.

"Texas, this summer I went to one of their camps and I worked out with coach Harsin. I've been there so I know what the coaches are like. I kind of have a feel for it.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-J.T.-Barrett-129208

[the chronic]

Mario Edwards article --

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6972609/mario-edwards-committed-fsu-looking-around?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

"I let Florida State know that other teams are interested in me, and that I want to continue to look around," Edwards said. "But Florida State is still my team, my No. 1 team."

Edwards said Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher and assistant Lawrence Dawsey initially bristled when he told them of his plans. Now? They understand the situation, according to Edwards.

While OU ranks as the top option to unseat Florida State, Edwards said he'd also like to visit LSU, Southern California and perhaps Texas.
"I feel like I earned the right to look around," he said.

[TFloss32]

I think Edwards is a lot like OT John Theus in the sense that the staff never strays too far and keeps in constant contact. Great recruiting job if they can get him on campus before the end of the year. Texas would do themselves a favor in a lot of ways by beating OU.

[billfromlaketravis]

Quick update on 2013 QB J.T. Barrett of Wichita Falls Rider...he's been invited to the last two UT home games but was unable to attend. Since he camped at UT in June, he's received two hand-written letters from Bryan Harsin letting him know that he's in the mix for that first QB offer in his class. Here are some recent quotes from him about his recruitment:

"I'd probably say my top five right now, from most to least, would probably be Texas, Oregon, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and I'd probably say Oklahoma St.," Barrett said.

"Texas, this summer I went to one of their camps and I worked out with coach Harsin. I've been there so I know what the coaches are like. I kind of have a feel for it.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-J.T.-Barrett-129208

Barrett is interesting. Two handwritten letters from Harsin shows sincere interest. I personally like Swoopes better, but Hook Em 247 is really championing Barrett. It's probably down to Swoopes and Barrett for the 2013 QB spot.

I think it's possible that Texas takes 2 QBs in 2013, but i think it's one or the other for Swoopes and Barrett. I don't think the Texas coaches could convince both Swoopes and Barrett to come in together in the same class.

[TFloss32]

Barrett is interesting. Two handwritten letters from Harsin shows sincere interest. I personally like Swoopes better, but Hook Em 247 is really championing Barrett. It's probably down to Swoopes and Barrett for the 2013 QB spot.

I think it's possible that Texas takes 2 QBs in 2013, but i think it's one or the other for Swoopes and Barrett. I don't think the Texas coaches could convince both Swoopes and Barrett to come in together in the same class.

I just don't see how the staff is going to pass on Swoopes. The other thing is neither of those guys will have to play right away unless BOTH Ash/McCoy or Brewer fail to take over the team. Can't wait for the 2013 class.

[TFloss32]

Just an FYI that ATH Kendall Sanders of Athens is scheduled to make an official visit to Notre Dame on the weekend of October 8th-9th. The Irish are recruiting him as DB/ATH. He still says he's open to LSU and Texas if they offer.

[TFloss32]

Just wanted to mention to keep an eye on OL John Theus' recruitment. Things will get interesting when/if Georgia's head coach, Mark Richt, is fired in the next few weeks. His seat will be really hot should Georgia lose to South Carolina this weekend (and they probably will). It's worth noting that Stacy Searels continues to speak with the Theus family every week. Even if Theus re-opens his recruitment, I think he'll look at schools like Florida that are closer to home first. A lot may also depend on what his older brother (who currently plays for Georgia) decides to do.

Following up on this post from last Friday...Stacy Searels called Theus on Wednesday night of this week and there's already talk about an official visit to Texas and Mark Richt hasn't even lost his job yet. I think UT would like to get Theus to campus in December for the team's banquet weekend (which is traditionally a big recruiting weekend as well), but he may visit Austin earlier than that during the fall. He also wants to see Notre Dame at some point. Here are some quotes from Theus' father about his son's recruitment:

"But he told us that he did talk to coach Searels yesterday. He may possibly take an official to (Texas)."

"He really does have a good relationship with coach Searels. He feels like he could call on Thursday and want to come in on Saturday and they could make it happen," Mr. Theus said. "It's more than just a coach and a recruit. They're more like friends."

"I'll say this. Texas is in contact and he has been taking their calls. There are a lot of schools who he doesn't take calls from if that tells you anything."

"If something were to happen and if John would reconsider - and it probably doesn't even need to be a coaching change - there's no doubt Texas would be up there," Mr. Theus said.

The bold part is the most interesting to me and confirms that they're already looking around. There have been rumors in the past that Theus' brother, Nathan, wasn't all that happy at UGA, but there's nothing solid to back that up. If Theus does decide to decommit from Georgia, I think UT and Florida are the top two for his services.

[TFloss32]

DE Torshiro Davis of Shreveport Woodlawn spoke with Bo Davis last night and he told him that he will be in Dallas for Texas/OU as a guest of the Longhorns. He'll be in attendance with his high school coach and mother. It's important to remember that Bo has a good relationship with Torshiro's high school coach as they've been friends for a while, but Torshiro's mother will be a tough one to crack. She wants her son at LSU for the most part. He has no official visits set up at this time, but Alabama, LSU, OU and Texas will each receive one as of today.

[TFloss32]

Some other recruiting notes...

**Don't be surprised if the staff decides to pursue a second QB in the 2012 class. Lots of talk about that lately with Garrett Gilbert losing his job.

**Another rumor out there that UT has finally gotten their foot in the door with 2013 LB Paul Whitmill of Bastrop after his visit to campus for the Rice game. He's been a big OU fan for a while but left Austin impressed. The Longhorns are thought to be a player at this point but still have work to do.

**UT is currently the favorite for both 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop (who will surely help with the recruitment of Whitmill) and 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson of Forth Worth Arlington Heights.

[TFloss32]

Had to show you guys this article. An Arkansas high school team goes up 29-0 before their opponent can even run their first play. Never seen anything like it.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Arkansas-power-leads-team-29-0-before-it-can-tou?urn=highschool-wp5870

[Kermit]

Had to show you guys this article. An Arkansas high school team goes up 29-0 before their opponent can even run their first play. Never seen anything like it.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Arkansas-power-leads-team-29-0-before-it-can-tou?urn=highschool-wp5870

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/scorecasting/09/15/kelley.pulaski/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1160256/index.htm?eref=sisf

[TFloss32]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/scorecasting/09/15/kelley.pulaski/index.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1160256/index.htm?eref=sisf

I want to say I saw this team play on ESPN against RB Michael Dyer last year when he was a senior in high school. They did an onside kick almost every time but didn't recover it nearly as often as in those videos. Pretty incredible.

[Blake]

http://64.19.142.10/patrickmeredith.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/blog3.jpg?w=600&h=414

just curious, is this a regular thing at UT?

[Blake]

http://patrickmeredith.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/longhorn-aggie-volleyball/

third picture down

[BU Spur]

Just an FYI that ATH Kendall Sanders of Athens is scheduled to make an official visit to Notre Dame on the weekend of October 8th-9th. The Irish are recruiting him as DB/ATH. He still says he's open to LSU and Texas if they offer.

He just told Scout that he plans to visit A&M too.

[TFloss32]

2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson of Celina will be in Fayetteville, AR this weekend on an unofficial visit for Troy vs. Arkansas.

[TFloss32]

I don't like talking about conference realignment because a lot of it is just schools playing a big game of chicken with one another, but hearing about Pitt and Syracuse applying for ACC membership recently makes me wonder if that has anything to do with all of the talk this week about UT joining the ACC. Big Board of Regents meeting at UT going on Monday morning to discuss the future of the Big XII (OU also has one scheduled for the same time).

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/6980644/pitt-syracuse-apply-join-acc-ranks-source-says

[rjv]

UT joining the ACC could have some merit to it as it would probably take their basketball program to that next level.

[TFloss32]

The full Texas/UCLA game for those who didn't get to see it or want to watch it again. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3vnOpuBe8c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[billfromlaketravis]

Mario Edwards told Scout.com on Friday night that he planned to visit Texas this fall. HUGE.

Edwards also plans to visit Oklahoma, LSU and possibly Georgia. He is still committed to FSU and plans to attend the Miami - Florida State game.

[TFloss32]

Mario Edwards told Scout.com on Friday night that he planned to visit Texas this fall. HUGE.

Edwards also plans to visit Oklahoma, LSU and possibly Georgia. He is still committed to FSU and plans to attend the Miami - Florida State game.

Good news, Bill.

He should also be in Dallas for Texas/OU on October 8th. Getting him back to campus would definitely be a big step. Things seem to be steadily picking up with Magee as well.

[TFloss32]

Not much on ATH Nelson Agholor of Tampa, FL lately because he's pretty much put recruiting on hold while his senior season plays out, but he did attend the OU/FSU game in Tallahassee on Saturday night.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, they are hearing rumors that QB Garrett Gilbert could announce his intent to transfer as early as this week. Without injuries to the two QBs currently ahead of him, his playing days at UT are over. Cal, Princeton and UCLA are the schools being talked about as his next destination.

[TFloss32]

Here's the early list of recruits that will be in Dallas for Texas/OU:

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
-----------------------------------------------
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

2013 LB Brett Wade will be in College Station this weekend for Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State and there's a good chance he's offered by the Aggies while in town. Dat Nguyen was in Kennedale this past Friday night to watch him in action.

[TFloss32]

Per the Austin American-Statesman, the Texas/ISU game will be televised at 6 p.m. on FX.

[TFloss32]

Post-game highlights and interviews from Mack's site:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=264687

[TFloss32]

Turning out to be a "must win" situation for the Aggies this upcoming Saturday against Oklahoma State as far as their recruiting is concerned. They're also hoping to be officially accepted into the SEC by the end of the week. Here's a list of recruits that will be in College Station this weekend:

QB, Matt Davis, Klein Forest
RB, Trey Williams, Spring DeKaney
WR, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower
WR, Trent Momon, Hempstead
OL, Adrian Bellard, Brenham
DT, Damien Jacobs, East Mississippi CC <------ committed to Tennessee
DT, Aziz Shittu, Buhach (Atwater, CA)
DE/LB, Denzel Devall, Bastrop (Bastrop, LA)
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan
DB, Otis Jacobs, Gulf Coast CC
DB, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston
ATH, Troy Green, Brenham
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens
-----------------------------------------------
QB, Cole Hunt, El Campo
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
TE, Derrick Griffin, Rosenberg Terry
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

**The Ags' coaching staff has asked their current 2012 commitments to take unofficial visits this weekend rather than official visits because there will be a lot of other recruits making their first trip to College Station and the main focus will be on those guys instead (especially five-star DT Aziz Shittu out of California). Many other 2013 recruits are expected to attend but have no solidified plans.

[BU Spur]

Here's the early list of recruits that will be in Dallas for Texas/OU:

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina

They may be the best quarterback, running back and offensive linemen in the state for 2013.

[TFloss32]

Some highlights from QB Connor Brewer's game this past Friday:

http://www.youtube.com/v/ECV7if4uoUg

[stretch]

any updates on DGB

[TFloss32]

any updates on DGB

Pretty much status quo from what I've read unless someone else can add anything. Looks like it will come down to Mizzou, OU and Texas with Arkansas in there as a sleeper. No official visits set in stone yet. Green-Beckham's Hillcrest team is now 3-1 after Friday's victory in which he had 12 receptions/215 yards and 2 TDs. His season totals are now at 43 receptions/735 yards and 7 TDs.

[TFloss32]

They may be the best quarterback, running back and offensive linemen in the state for 2013.

Agreed...even though Wilson will be more of an all-purpose guy and won't tote the rock like Brown has been doing these past few games. Harsin will be giddy having that guy in his offense and I think UT locks him up rather quickly once offers go out. I think UT can eventually land Swoopes if they make him their QB priority (I'd be surprised if he wasn't) and the Horns haven't lost a head-to-head recruiting battle with TCU maybe ever. Raulerson could end up being the tough one out of those three since he loves the SEC and he's originally from Florida (there a few people with UF ties in his family). It's been rumored that he's visited so many different campuses over the past few months because he wants to have an answer for Texas once the first Junior Day rolls around in February. It'd be money if the 2013 class started off with a commitment from him, but it could end up being a tough recruitment depending on how UT finishes out the year.

[TFloss32]

From OrangeBloods as of 4:30 p.m.:

"The UT regents have just voted in favor of granting UT president Bill Powers the authority to continue to participate in the Big 12 and/or seek a home in another conference."

"They voted to give him the authority to act in the best interest of the University of Texas, whether that's in the Big 12 or changing conferences. It was a unanimous vote."

[ThePop]

Which few freshman haven't played yet?

Hutchins, Moss,.....?

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting updates...

**It's been rumored for a while now that DB Kevin Vaccaro of Brownwood has a grayshirt offer from Duane Akina. It's been confirmed that is indeed the case and he's also still in the mix for a regular offer. Louisiana Tech and UTSA are his only other offers at the moment.

**Texas A&M has verbally offered 2013 TE Ricky Seals-Jones. He is one prospect that might visit College Station this weekend for the Ags' battle with Oklahoma State.

[TFloss32]

Which few freshman haven't played yet?

Hutchins, Moss,.....?

I don't think McFarland and Doyle have played yet. I know Flowers had a possible concussion a few weeks ago, but I still think he's seen time. I also thought Hutchins had played at one point.

[TFloss32]

According to SoonerScoop, five-star DE Mario Edwards will be visiting Norman this weekend for the Missouri game.

[TFloss32]

Breaking news from Bellmont is QB Garrett Gilbert had shoulder surgery this morning to repair an injury sustained during the Rice game. He is out for the year. Now we know for sure he won't play anymore this season.

[TFloss32]

Week 4 stats and scores for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/20/class-of-2012-week-4-stats-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/20/class-of-2013-week-4-stats-and-scores/

[TFloss32]

According to SoonerScoop, five-star DE Mario Edwards will be visiting Norman this weekend for the Missouri game.

Edwards' father told OrangeBloods this morning that they are "definitely" going to Austin for a UT game. Just not sure which one yet.


Breaking news from Bellmont is QB Garrett Gilbert had shoulder surgery this morning to repair an injury sustained during the Rice game. He is out for the year. Now we know for sure he won't play anymore this season.

Lots of people are saying what a brilliant move this was by the Gilberts. Garrett can now apply for a medical redshirt when it had already looked as if he'd lost his entire junior year by playing against Rice. He just went from having two years to play one (he still has his regular redshirt) to now having three years to play two. This whole scenario tells us he'll likely be transferring by the end of the semester. The rumor of taking an additional QB in the 2012 class looks a bit more legitimate now.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some recruiting updates...

**It's been rumored for a while now that DB Kevin Vaccaro of Brownwood has a grayshirt offer from Duane Akina. It's been confirmed that is indeed the case and he's also still in the mix for a regular offer. Louisiana Tech and UTSA are his only other offers at the moment.

**Texas A&M has verbally offered 2013 TE Ricky Seals-Jones. He is one prospect that might visit College Station this weekend for the Ags' battle with Oklahoma State.

GOBR thinks Texas might be keeping their fingers crossed for another Vaccaro senior year growth spurt (Kenny had one as a senior). I agree, Kevin probably needs a few more inches to get a full scholarship offer from Texas. I like Vaccaro's film quite a bit. They know how to grow 'em out in Brownwood.

I feel like RSJ is a Texas lean. I think national powers, not TAMU will be threats for RSJ's signature.

Edwards is taking a lot of visits. FSU should be mildly concerned. Good to hear from Mario Sr. that his son will visit Texas. I have a gut feeling that the Edwards like free tickets to games and are solidly committed to FSU. A football fan would kill for the Edwards' upcoming lineup (OU - Missouri, OU- Texas, FSU - Miami). It wouldn't shock me to see Edwards at one of LSU's marquee home games.

The timing is convenient for the Gilberts, but I'd add that Garrett has had labrum surgery before. Once you injure it once, it's more likely to recur another injury. A medical redshirt would work out well for Gilbert. This tells me almost certainly that Gilbert will transfer to a Division 1 school. Clemson might be a good landing spot because of Gilbert's relationship with their OC Chad Morris (former Lake Travis head coach).

[DesignatedT]

Turning out to be a "must win" situation for the Aggies this upcoming Saturday against Oklahoma State as far as their recruiting is concerned. They're also hoping to be officially accepted into the SEC by the end of the week. Here's a list of recruits that will be in College Station this weekend:

QB, Matt Davis, Klein Forest
RB, Trey Williams, Spring DeKaney
WR, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower
WR, Trent Momon, Hempstead
OL, Adrian Bellard, Brenham
DT, Damien Jacobs, East Mississippi CC <------ committed to Tennessee
DT, Aziz Shittu, Buhach (Atwater, CA)
DE/LB, Denzel Devall, Bastrop (Bastrop, LA)
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan
DB, Otis Jacobs, Gulf Coast CC
DB, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston
ATH, Troy Green, Brenham
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens
-----------------------------------------------
QB, Cole Hunt, El Campo
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
TE, Derrick Griffin, Rosenberg Terry
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

**The Ags' coaching staff has asked their current 2012 commitments to take unofficial visits this weekend rather than official visits because there will be a lot of other recruits making their first trip to College Station and the main focus will be on those guys instead (especially five-star DT Aziz Shittu out of California). Many other 2013 recruits are expected to attend but have no solidified plans.

You could add these to this list as well.

RB Marion Grice
WR Jamar Gibson
DL/OL Jake Raulerson
DL Brandon Moore
DL Darrington Sentimore


and basketball...

SF Shabazz Muhammad
SF Jabari Parker
SG Kendrick Nunn
SG Alex Caruso
PG J Mychal Reese
C Prince Ibeh



Definitely a huge weekend in College Station recruiting wise.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook Em 247's Gerry Hamilton, Texas coach Stacy Searels is scheduled to visit Andrus Peat in Arizona on Friday. Go get him Coach Searels!

[TFloss32]

Good behind-the-scenes look at UT's trip to the Rose Bowl for UCLA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvB2WCZj-mI&feature=player_embedded

[TFloss32]

Per Hook Em 247's Gerry Hamilton, Texas coach Stacy Searels is scheduled to visit Andrus Peat in Arizona on Friday. Go get him Coach Searels!

Great news.

He followed up this morning after talking to one of his sources who said Peat's current top three consists of Texas, USC and Florida State (no specific order). Interesting that Nebraska isn't in there, but I'm sure that will all change after he goes to Lincoln for the Ohio State game on October 8th. Peat will be on the Arizona State campus this weekend for the USC game.

[billfromlaketravis]

Great news.

He followed up this morning after talking to one of his sources who said Peat's current top three consists of Texas, USC and Florida State (no specific order). Interesting that Nebraska isn't in there, but I'm sure that will all change after he goes to Lincoln for the Ohio State game on October 8th. Peat will be on the Arizona State campus this weekend for the USC game.

I saw that. Interesting that Peat is going to be a guest of Arizona State for the USC game, but he's more interested in USC than Arizona State. In fact, I don't think ASU even made his top 10. Good luck with that Sun Devils.

It's scary how much Gerry thinks Andrus likes USC. This will be a battle. I'd like to see Richt get fired and Theus open up his recruitment for a little insurance.

From an Oklahoma colleague, Mario Edwards will almost certainly be at Missouri - OU game. Washington OT Zach Banner is expected to make it down. It's possible that DGB could also be at the game.

OU and TAMU losses would be nice this weekend for Texas recruiting purposes.

[DMX7]

Isn't Theus visiting Texas despite being committed to Georgia?

[TFloss32]

Isn't Theus visiting Texas despite being committed to Georgia?

Nothing set in stone yet, but he's expected to make it to Austin (especially if UGA's coach gets fired). His father said that he probably takes visits regardless.

[TFloss32]

Week 5 schedules for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/20/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-5-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/21/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-5-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Here's a look at QB Del Barnes of defending 3A state champs Henderson out in East Texas. Hook 'Em 24/7 mentioned this guy last week as someone UT could call on for an additional QB spot in the 2012 class. He's gone unnoticed for the most part (which is hard to believe after looking at his film) but his recruitment could gain more steam if his team makes another deep playoff run. Henderson is currently ranked #2 in 3A.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gn5Ug5yXNE

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Del-Barnes-120564

[TFloss32]

Here's a look at QB Del Barnes of defending 3A state champs Henderson out in East Texas. Hook 'Em 24/7 mentioned this guy last week as someone UT could call on for an additional QB spot in the 2012 class. He's gone unnoticed for the most part (which is hard to believe after looking at his film) but his recruitment could gain more steam if his team makes another deep playoff run. Henderson is currently ranked #2 in 3A.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gn5Ug5yXNE

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Del-Barnes-120564

Wanted to add that Barnes did grow up a fan of UT and Bryan Harsin has already called to request film. The kid hasn't attended any big camps throughout his high school career so that's a big reason for the lack of attention.

[billfromlaketravis]

Wanted to add that Barnes did grow up a fan of UT and Bryan Harsin has already called to request film. The kid hasn't attended any big camps throughout his high school career so that's a big reason for the lack of attention.

Barnes and Brewer would be a good mix. A raw, athletic quarterback project to go with a polished, drop back passer.

Floss is it just for or is Texas moving towards taking dual threat quarterbacks over pro style quarterbacks? The coaches are interested in Barnes for the 2012 class, and are targeting Swoopes and Barrett for the 2013 class. I think a change has taken place.

[the chronic]

Isn't Theus visiting Texas despite being committed to Georgia?

the good news is that it sounds like pretty much a lock to get a visit (even if richt doesn't get fired). the relationship with searels can't be underestimated.

nice to have theus as insurance as BFLT mentions. by all indications Peat will go down to the wire and also seems to love FSU, and by Gerry's indications seems to be pretty into USC as well. i'm shocked by news that he doesn't think NU is in top 3? i can't imagine them not being leader, but who knows.

[TFloss32]

Barnes and Brewer would be a good mix. A raw, athletic quarterback project to go with a polished, drop back passer.

Floss is it just for or is Texas moving towards taking dual threat quarterbacks over pro style quarterbacks? The coaches are interested in Barnes for the 2012 class, and are targeting Swoopes and Barrett for the 2013 class. I think a change has taken place.

It sure seems that way but it also may be coincidence since three of the top four QB prospects in Texas for 2013 (Kohl Stewart is pro-style) are dual-threat guys (Swoopes, Johnson and Barrett). I think Harsin just loves having a mobile QB and we've seen how much more creative his offense can be with a quick-footed signal caller. Things opened up so much for UT once Gilbert was pulled and you insert guys like McCoy and Ash who can improvise when necessary.

[TFloss32]

Some quotes should be available soon, but Hook 'Em 24/7 is saying WR Dorial Green-Beckham has "officially" narrowed his list down to Alabama, Arkansas, Mizzou, Oklahoma and Texas. Most have already known this but it's nice to see that other schools aren't being considered outside of that group.

[TFloss32]

Manny Diaz will be speaking at the San Antonio Longhorn Foundation this Friday downtown. All of the info is linked with a schedule of future speakers as well. Notice the "recruiting roundup" with Duane Akina about a week before the first Junior Day of 2012.

http://www.texassports.com/sports/lfoundation/spec-rel/san-antonio.html

[TFloss32]

ATH Nelson Agholor of Tampa, FL has set up his first official visit. He'll be visiting South Bend on the weekend of October 8th when Notre Dame takes on Air Force. He's a guy I hope UT can get on campus towards the end of the year in December and then he'll play in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game a few weeks later with all of the Texas commitments.

[TFloss32]

Dan Beebe is officially out as the Big XII commissioner. Finally.

[DesignatedT]

You could add these to this list as well.

RB Marion Grice
WR Jamar Gibson
DL/OL Jake Raulerson
DL Brandon Moore
DL Darrington Sentimore


and basketball...

SF Shabazz Muhammad
SF Jabari Parker
SG Kendrick Nunn
SG Alex Caruso
PG J Mychal Reese
C Prince Ibeh



Definitely a huge weekend in College Station recruiting wise.


Also Pencil in for this weekend,


2012
DB Corey Thompson
OL Mike Matthews

2013
QB Kohl Stewart
ATH Ty Slanina
RB Keith Ford
TE Desean Smith
ATH Ricky Seals-Jones
LB Chad Whitener
DB George Baltimore
LB Tyus Bowser
WR Fred Ross

[TFloss32]

WR John Harris is out for the Iowa State game with a left foot injury.

[the chronic]

ESPN Insider on Peat -- http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/...l-schools-wait (http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/6968029/peat-making-potential-schools-wait)

"He certainly enjoyed all the trips, but he enjoyed Texas in a very big way," Peat Sr. said. "He felt very comfortable with the coaches, happy with everything he saw. He felt there was a lot of sincere interest in him from Texas."

Peat Sr. doesn't use the word "sincere" loosely. He and his wife Jana have stressed to Andrus to pay close attention to the prospective programs, because, as they see it, it's a life-changing decision that you only get to make once.

"Todd called me from Nebraska a few weeks ago and said, 'Dad, I love Bo Pelini and I would do anything for him,' " Peat Sr. said. "That went a long way in our hearts in knowing that he made a choice, from a spiritual point of view, that he feels very good about. We hope that wherever Andrus goes, whether that's Texas, Florida State, wherever, we will support him 100 percent. We just want him to feel comfortable with it."

Peat Sr. didn't know if Andrus would take the five official visits allotted to a recruit.

"Todd took three visits, and he saw enough," Peat Sr. said. "Will he take all five? I'm not really sure. But he has a vision in his mind of what he would like to do and what he would like to see."

Class of 2012 quarterback and Texas commitment Connor Brewer (Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral) would like to see Andrus on Texas' offensive line. The two speak often, and Peat Sr. thinks that could play to the Longhorns' advantage.

"I think that is a natural process," Peat Sr. said. "The kids want to win."

Andrus will be able to graduate in December and enroll early at his school of choice, if he chooses. But his father doesn't know if Andrus will do that, because he has a chance to play basketball this winter with his younger brother, Cassius (Class of 2015).

"They are pretty close," Peat Sr. said. "If you would say which boys would go to school together, I'd say Cassius and Andrus, opposed to Todd and Andrus, to be honest."



(http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/6968029/peat-making-potential-schools-wait)

[TFloss32]

Thanks for that report, chronic. I'm anxious to see how Peat responds after taking his official visit to Nebraska on October 8th.

[TFloss32]

Another practice report. Good news on Edmond and Cobbs.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/09/22/practice-report-from-the-asset-2/

[billfromlaketravis]

Good pull chronic.

Per Andrus, Cassius appears to be a better basketball player than football player right now. I want to say Cassius Peat is around 6'3'' 210, could be a hell of a linebacker. Given the bloodlines, Texas should take as many Peats as possible.

[the chronic]

Per Andrus, Cassius appears to be a better basketball player than football player right now. I want to say Cassius Peat is around 6'3'' 210, could be a hell of a linebacker. Given the bloodlines, Texas should take as many Peats as possible.

i read somewhere the family said cassius was clearly most athletic of the family. that's saying a lot with those bloodlines.

nice to read recent good news on OT position with peat and theus.

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting notes before the weekend begins...

**Stacy Searels will be in Tempe, AZ tonight to watch OL Andrus Peat play. Just a reminder that Peat will be attending the Arizona State/USC game tomorrow.

**Darell Wyatt was in Springfield, MO last night to watch WR Dorial Green-Beckham as his Hillcrest team had a Thursday night game. Green-Beckham ended up with 10 receptions for 230 yards and 2 TDs. He surpassed the 5,000 yard mark for his career.

**2013 DT Justin Manning of Dallas Kimball hurt his knee last night. No word yet on how serious it is.

**2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson will be attending the Mizzou/OU game tomorrow night in Norman.

[TFloss32]

Funny video of Ohio football players getting new jerseys that they've requested for years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOfNEBZbE4&feature=player_embedded

[TheMex]

Cayleb Jones broken arm??

[ThePop]

"Cayleb Jones back in after missing some time with a cut on his arm. Had one catch for seven yards in the first half."

Unless there is something i missed

[TFloss32]

Jones is fine.

[TheMex]

Good. Twitter can sometimes lie.

[TheMex]

Something that I came by on twitter about Agholor.

"Agholor, who was under the weather, showed flashes in his team's victory of what makes him a five-star prospect. He should definitely be on the offensive side of the ball in college with the ball in his hands, in space, where he is outstanding at making plays. The best play from Agholor was a 51-yard touchdown run where he shot a hole on his right on a counter play and quickly separated himself from the defense. He finished with three touchdowns. Agholor is both quick and fast, but what makes him special is his ability to quickly change direction and accelerate separating from defenders. He will be a special wide receiver for whichever team he opts for. "

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1269632

[TFloss32]

Thanks, Mex. Welcome to the thread.

Yeah, even though UT has told Agholor he can have his pick of position, I think he may start leaning towards schools that are recruiting him specifically at WR. He does enjoy playing that position more. Hopefully UT can get him back on campus to ease any concerns he has about not getting a shot to play WR. I don't feel good about this recruitment currently, but things can change in a hurry.

[ThePop]

Floss, Rivals has a pic of Nick Jordan now if you want to add it to your awesome sig picture. (i'm guessing you made that pic yourself)

[the chronic]

Turning out to be a "must win" situation for the Aggies this upcoming Saturday against Oklahoma State as far as their recruiting is concerned. They're also hoping to be officially accepted into the SEC by the end of the week. Here's a list of recruits that will be in College Station this weekend:

QB, Matt Davis, Klein Forest
RB, Trey Williams, Spring DeKaney
WR, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower
WR, Trent Momon, Hempstead
OL, Adrian Bellard, Brenham
DT, Damien Jacobs, East Mississippi CC <------ committed to Tennessee
DT, Aziz Shittu, Buhach (Atwater, CA)
DE/LB, Denzel Devall, Bastrop (Bastrop, LA)
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan
DB, Otis Jacobs, Gulf Coast CC
DB, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston
ATH, Troy Green, Brenham
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens
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QB, Cole Hunt, El Campo
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
TE, Derrick Griffin, Rosenberg Terry
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

**The Ags' coaching staff has asked their current 2012 commitments to take unofficial visits this weekend rather than official visits because there will be a lot of other recruits making their first trip to College Station and the main focus will be on those guys instead (especially five-star DT Aziz Shittu out of California). Many other 2013 recruits are expected to attend but have no solidified plans.

the good recruiting news for A&M is they had amazing turnout of recruits for the biggest game at kyle field in 36 years. the bad news is they had an amazing turnout of recruits to watch the biggest game at kyle field in 36 years.

[ThePop]

Oh wow, I forgot about all the recruits being there. Still doesn't beat Westerman's entire family coming here for the UCLA game.

[TFloss32]

Floss, Rivals has a pic of Nick Jordan now if you want to add it to your awesome sig picture. (i'm guessing you made that pic yourself)

Thanks. I will have to add him.


Oh wow, I forgot about all the recruits being there. Still doesn't beat Westerman's entire family coming here for the UCLA game.

I forgot the Westermans were there. How awful.

[TFloss32]

Some info on coaches' visits this weekend...

**Oscar Giles was in Sealy to watch 2013 TE Ricky Seals-Jones.

**Manny Diaz was in Kennedale to watch 2013 LB Brett Wade.

**Bruce Chambers was in Plano to watch 2013 TE Christian Morgan.

**Major Applewhite was in DeSoto to watch 2013 RB Dontre Wilson.

**Stacy Searels was in Tempe, AZ to watch OL Andrus Peat (repeat info).

[billfromlaketravis]

Some info on coaches' visits this weekend...

**Oscar Giles was in Sealy to watch 2013 TE Ricky Seals-Jones.

**Manny Diaz was in Kennedale to watch 2013 LB Brett Wade.

**Bruce Chambers was in Plano to watch 2013 TE Christian Morgan.

**Major Applewhite was in DeSoto to watch 2013 RB Dontre Wilson.

**Stacy Searels was in Tempe, AZ to watch OL Andrus Peat (repeat info).

Was Coach Harsin also in Arizona? I could have sworn I read that somewhere.

[the chronic]

Oh wow, I forgot about all the recruits being there. Still doesn't beat Westerman's entire family coming here for the UCLA game.

and that's the bad news for a&m, a choke like that turns a lot of recruits off just like that UCLA did for us. it really exposed them as a pretender.

[shyne]

Good news that peat watched USC get the shit kicked out of them last night.

[TFloss32]

Good news that peat watched USC get the shit kicked out of them last night.

I was thinking the same thing. I don't see how anyone would want to play for Kiffin or thinks that he's going to be there long-term. Peat and Agholor both like USC and Florida State. Glad the 'Noles have lost two in a row.

[DMX7]

I was thinking the same thing. I don't see how anyone would want to play for Kiffin or thinks that he's going to be there long-term. Peat and Agholor both like USC and Florida State. Glad the 'Noles have lost two in a row.

Has Peat given any indication as to when he may make a decision?

[TFloss32]

Was Coach Harsin also in Arizona? I could have sworn I read that somewhere.

I haven't seen that, but he may have been. I do know that Bryan Harsin and Bruce Chambers were in Forth Worth last night to watch 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes. He had 350+ yards of total offense last night. Oh, the possibilities.

[TFloss32]

Has Peat given any indication as to when he may make a decision?

No, not yet. He's taking an official visit to Lincoln in two weeks to see Nebraska/Ohio State and plans to take the rest of his officials once his senior season ends. My guess is he'll make his decision in Orlando at the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game in January or just wait until National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

Here's the early list of recruits that will be in Dallas for Texas/OU:

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
-----------------------------------------------
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

Add 2013 TE Christian Morgan of Plano Prestonwood Christian to the list of recruits for Texas/OU in Dallas.

[TFloss32]

**ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun will be in Norman this weekend on an unofficial visit for the OU/Ball State game. He's scheduled his official visit to OU when the Aggies come to town on November 5th. Brooks has said this could be the only official he takes. He's still expected to be in Dallas on October 8th for Texas/OU.

**Stacy Searels saw half of QB Connor Brewer's game on Friday night after his stop in Tempe to see OL Andrus Peat.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, looks like the Longhorns will have an out-of-state visitor on October 15th against Oklahoma State. 2013 OL Shawn Curtis of Olympia HS in Orlando, FL will be in Austin. He's already racked up a handful of offers from East Coast schools, but I have no idea how interested the staff is at this point with so many stud OLs in Texas for the 2013 class.

[TFloss32]

S Nolan Brewster has been forced to give up football.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092611aad.html

[billfromlaketravis]

S Nolan Brewster has been forced to give up football.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092611aad.html

Floss I think we were in agreement that Texas already needed to take a safety before Nolan Brewster went down. It seems imperative now.

Any idea of where Akina might have been this past weekend? All of the coaches seem to have made some visits this weekend, with Akina being the notable exception.

[ThePop]

Good thing Christian Scott is back. I agree bill that we need to pick it up in DB recruiting. WTF are we doing right now? Passing on Blake, no chance with Collins, no realistic chance with Agholor.

[billfromlaketravis]

Good thing Christian Scott is back. I agree bill that we need to pick it up in DB recruiting. WTF are we doing right now? Passing on Blake, no chance with Collins, no realistic chance with Agholor.

I honestly wonder if Colin Blake would have been treated differently if the Texas coaches knew that Brewster had concussion issues. It's not too late to flip him.

At the very least, I think 2013 Mansfield S George Baltimore will get a very long look from Texas. Texas is likely in 2013 Florida S Marcell Harris' top 2-3.

Mack said in the presser today that Texas will look at some safeties because they could lose 3 more safeties after the season. Scott and Gideon are seniors, and Vaccaro is a draft prospect.

[TFloss32]

Week 5 stats and scores for the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/26/class-of-2012-week-5-stats-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/26/class-of-2013-week-5-stats-and-scores/

[the chronic]

Good thing Christian Scott is back. I agree bill that we need to pick it up in DB recruiting. WTF are we doing right now? Passing on Blake, no chance with Collins, no realistic chance with Agholor.

chance of immediate PT is always big with recruits and that may get collins to look harder, but still 20-1 longshot.

i disagree on agholor, he is very realistic target. but with his stock going up at WR and all the schools recruiting as WR seems like it will take us offering position there with his expressed interest to play offense. sad because would love to see what akina could do with this kid at safety.

seems obvious from how this is playing out the staff just isn't that high on blake. curious to see who gets next offer.

[TFloss32]

Monday morning's press conference previewing Iowa State with Coach Brown, Harsin and Diaz:

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

[TFloss32]

Any idea of where Akina might have been this past weekend? All of the coaches seem to have made some visits this weekend, with Akina being the notable exception.

My guess is he came to San Antonio to at least get some Mexican food during the bye week. I figured he was at Alamo Stadium watching Magee play, but I haven't seen any reports on Akina's whereabouts.

[TFloss32]

Set your DVRs. QB Connor Brewer and his Chaparral squad will be playing on ESPN2 this Friday at 5 p.m.

[billfromlaketravis]

My guess is he came to San Antonio to at least get some Mexican food during the bye week. I figured he was at Alamo Stadium watching Magee play, but I haven't seen any reports on Akina's whereabouts.

How quickly I forget about Duane's side job at Mi Tierra.

[TheMex]

Thanks, Mex. Welcome to the thread.

I been following this thread for a a while now and until now I decided to say something. Love the contributions from everyone here. Every post brings something to the table, love that.

So, Agholor, I had a good feeling about him back in the summer but not anymore. His stock as a receiver is rising and we are mostly looking at him as a DB even though I know Mack offered him as offensive/defensive player. Teams who offered him solely as a WR will have an advantage over us.

[TFloss32]

OL John Theus of Jacksonville, FL is definitely looking around. According to a report from Rivals this morning, he's already scheduled his first official visit to South Bend for Notre Dame/USC on October 22nd. Hopefully UT can get him to Austin closer to National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

I been following this thread for a a while now and until now I decided to say something. Love the contributions from everyone here. Every post brings something to the table, love that.

Glad to hear it. It should be an exciting few months waiting to see if the 2012 class can close with a bang and then the 2013 class should start off in a big way if the Horns have a decent season.


So, Agholor, I had a good feeling about him back in the summer but not anymore. His stock as a receiver is rising and we are mostly looking at him as a DB even though I know Mack offered him as offensive/defensive player. Teams who offered him solely as a WR will have an advantage over us.

When one follows his weekly stats, it doesn't look like he's getting much work on defense this year. UT just needs to get him back on campus and reassure him that he'll have his pick of position (even though they prefer to have him at DB).

[the chronic]

I been following this thread for a a while now and until now I decided to say something. Love the contributions from everyone here. Every post brings something to the table, love that.


i echo your sentiments - funny that the best consolidated source of texas recruiting info out i could find is on a spurs fan site.

i appreciate the fact the content of this thread is not just opinions or ranting but actually almost all valuable content by almost everybody that makes posts.

thanks to all the posters that make contributions here and in particular tfloss!

[TFloss32]

Just FYI that DB Mykkele Thompson has been working with the QBs this week in practice. He'd be a huge asset in the wildcat.

[TFloss32]

Week 6 schedules for the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/27/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-6-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/09/27/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-6-schedules/

[the chronic]

in another twist dalton santos in re-considering A&M after committing to Tennessee. i believe he visited A&M saturday, and will do official to Tenn 10/15.

[benefactor]

in another twist dalton santos in re-considering A&M after committing to Tennessee. i believe he visited A&M saturday, and will do official to Tenn 10/15.
I've actually wondered if this might happen now that the SEC thing went down. Before he committed to Tennessee, his mom told me that she felt like he really liked A&M. Now that he can get the best of both worlds he may go ahead and stay in Texas. I'll see if I can catch up with her sometime in the next few days and get the skinny.

[TFloss32]

News is a bit slow today so here's some realignment stuff. Rumors floating around that BYU has an offical Big XII invite and the conference is also looking at other teams such as Boise State, Louisville, West Virginia and maybe TCU. A lot depends on what Mizzou decides to do and their bigwigs have a meeting tomorrow to decided upon their future:

http://denver.sbnation.com/air-force-falcons/2011/9/28/2455376/big-12-expansion-boise-state

[TFloss32]

Link for the Mizzou meeting about the SEC:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/09/20/missouri.calls.meeting.ap/index.html

[TFloss32]

Set your DVRs. QB Connor Brewer and his Chaparral squad will be playing on ESPN2 this Friday at 5 p.m.

Guys, I got my time zones confused. His game will be on ESPN2 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

[TFloss32]

Some info on 2013 QB JT Barrett of Wichita Falls Rider...he was at the OU/Mizzou game last weekend in Norman. He said UT has been recruiting him the hardest in recent weeks, but that OU and Baylor have picked up their efforts. Barrett says he wants to be at the Cotton Bowl for Texas/OU and is just waiting on an invitation. He's already been invited to Austin for every home game by the UT staff (he couldn't make Rice or BYU).

[ThePop]

According to his twitter, Andrus Peat will visit Nebraska next week. (sorry if this was already posted)

[TFloss32]

Link for the Mizzou meeting about the SEC:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/ncaa/09/20/missouri.calls.meeting.ap/index.html

This meeting is now scheduled for next Tuesday.

[TFloss32]

Coach Gundy and the OSU players after beating Texas A&M:

:lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3trEzCusvc

[TFloss32]

Practice report for the week:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/09/28/practice-report-from-the-asset-3/

[TFloss32]

2013 DE William Udeh of Coppell is another prospect that was in Austin for the BYU game. He's one of the higher ranked DEs in the state of Texas for the 2013 class, but I'm not sure he gets an offer at this point. Just a guy to keep an eye on for the upcoming year.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-William-Udeh-127972

[TFloss32]

Here's a 2013 out-of-state prospect to watch out for as well. I would not be surprised if the staff has already been by his school at some point.

DE, Marcus Farria, Centennial (Peoria, AZ) (6-4, 226)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Farria-124062

[TheMex]

TheChronic just posted this on Shaggy. Do not know exactly what it says but I am going to guess that it has a lot to do with Landon Collins being a priority for Texas now since the Longhorns lack safeties. Hope that something good comes out of Brewster's retirement and this might be Collins.

"AUSTIN, Texas -- There is never a bad time to get a commitment from a safety as polished and well-rounded as Under Armour All-American Landon Collins (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/115402/landon-collins) (Geismar, La./Dutchtown). But his addition to Texas' Class of 2012 would be especially meaningful, considering the state of the position next season for the Longhorns. Collins, who is ranked as the No. 19 player overall and the No. 1 player in Louisiana by ESPNU, would join a secondary that just lost junior Nolan Brewster, who quit football because of concussions and post-traumatic migraine headaches. "

http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/...exas-high-list (http://insider.espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story?id=7031271&_slug_=landon-collins-keeping-texas-high-list&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcol leges%2ftexas%2ffootball%2frecruiting%2fstory%3fid %3d7031271%26_slug_%3dlandon-collins-keeping-texas-high-list)

[TFloss32]

TheChronic just posted this on Shaggy. Do not know exactly what it says but I am going to guess that it has a lot to do with Landon Collins being a priority for Texas now since the Longhorns lack safeties. Hope that something good comes out of Brewster's retirement and this might be Collins.

Hopefully Chronic can pitch in and let us know what the rest of it says. UT's recruitment of Collins has been oddly quiet considering he's such a highly-touted prospect. It's possible the staff has been there all along even though it hasn't been publicized, but hopefully we'll hear more about him now that the safety position has taken a hit with the loss of Brewster. I won't get excited until Collins gets to Austin but I'm all for the effort.

[TheMex]

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[billfromlaketravis]

2013 DE William Udeh of Coppell is another prospect that was in Austin for the BYU game. He's one of the higher ranked DEs in the state of Texas for the 2013 class, but I'm not sure he gets an offer at this point. Just a guy to keep an eye on for the upcoming year.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-William-Udeh-127972

Coppell has another stud DE, 2014 recruit Solomon Thomas (6'3'' 248, 4.7). Thomas was also at the BYU game. Gerry Hamilton believes Thomas is a lock to be a top 100 player nationally.

Coppell plays @ Denton Guyer tonight at 7:30 on Fox Sports Southwest.