2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[billfromlaketravis]

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

I'm pretty excited about Texas possibly pursuing Farria. Texas would be wise to take one recruit out of Arizona every single year.

The DE options in state for 2013 aren't great. I think Jake Raulerson could be a great SDE at Texas. Christian Morgan could also be a fantastic SDE at Texas. There's some talk that Ricky Seals - Jones could play DE at the next level. I love his athleticism. The common theme though is none of the aforementioned in state guys are pure DEs.

I'd like to see Texas go after Farria and Oklahoma DE DJ Ward hard.

[billfromlaketravis]

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.

If it took losing Nolan Brewster to injuries to actively pursue Landon Collins, I'm scratching my head. Collins could be the best 2012 recruit in the country. You find a spot for him.

[the chronic]

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)


Still a longshot, but the chance of immediate playing time is obviously growing and that can be huge for guys like Collins that are college ready. More from the article:

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Collins (6-foot-0, 210 pounds) isn't talking to many coaches, but Akina is one for whom he'll pick up the phone. Collins lists the Longhorns in his top five, along with Florida, Tennessee, LSU and Alabama.

Collins has said in the past that Alabama and LSU are ahead of the others.

"What I like about those two schools is that I have trust in the coaches," he said. "I have confidence in them and a good relationship with them. You can see that their players work hard every day and know that it is going to be a challenge every day in practice. It's not going to be boring, and would be exciting."

But he's impressed with Texas enough to take an official visit. He does not yet know when that will be, but that goes for all other finalists, too.

"They have all the talent in the world in the state of Texas," Collins said. "They have the top quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs. They don't really come out of the state. I kind of heard that this is the first time they have come out to get a Louisiana player. It really surprises me."

[TFloss32]

I'm pretty excited about Texas possibly pursuing Farria. Texas would be wise to take one recruit out of Arizona every single year.

Here's another Arizona kid for 2013 that may be worth a look:

LB, Chans Cox, Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ) (6-3, 220)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Chans-Cox-108419

Sophomore highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQEJQZMnly4&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Highlights from the first few games of 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes' junior season:

http://www.youtube.com/v/9agCz4UE7xI

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting notes...

**Add 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson to the list of recruits that will be in Dallas for Texas/OU. This will be his second Longhorn game of the year and UT is the only school he's been a guest of in the recruiting process so far. Remember he also attended UT's overnight camp back in June.

**2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson is listed as a "maybe" for Texas/OU at the moment. He may head to Baton Rouge and see LSU/Florida instead. He received a hand-written letter from Mack Brown last week and continues to stay in contact with Stacy Searels and Oscar Giles. Anyone else think this guy could be the first offer of the 2013 class next February?

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's another Arizona kid for 2013 that may be worth a look:

LB, Chans Cox, Blue Ridge (Lakeside, AZ) (6-3, 220)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Chans-Cox-108419

Sophomore highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQEJQZMnly4&feature=related

I like Cox's film. Big kid. Texas needs some size at linebacker after taking DLT, Jinkens and Tim Cole.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some recruiting notes...

**Add 2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson to the list of recruits that will be in Dallas for Texas/OU. This will be his second Longhorn game of the year and UT is the only school he's been a guest of in the recruiting process so far. Remember he also attended UT's overnight camp back in June.

**2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson is listed as a "maybe" for Texas/OU at the moment. He may head to Baton Rouge and see LSU/Florida instead. He received a hand-written letter from Mack Brown last week and continues to stay in contact with Stacy Searels and Oscar Giles. Anyone else think this guy could be the first offer of the 2013 class next February?

I think Robinson can be got early.

I agree on Raulerson. I think we'll hear offer rumors the day after Signing Day 2012.

[TFloss32]

I think Robinson can be got early.

I agree on Raulerson. I think we'll hear offer rumors the day after Signing Day 2012.

Agreed. I think UT can lock up Seals-Jones and D. James early as well.

[TFloss32]

Some realignment stuff from Hook 'Em 24/7 (as if you're not tired of it)...

To sum up the report, it looks like BYU could be added as the 10th member of the Big XII by this weekend. They weren't happy with the instability that the conference presented earlier last week, but they've come around a bit since new deals were agreed upon that put life back into the conference for a while longer. It is thought that the addition of BYU would actually give Mizzou more of an incentive to stay even though multiple sources from the SEC think they will be adding Mizzou in short time. No word on when an 11th and 12th school would be pursued, but Louisville and Cincinnati are thought to be the targets and Cincy supposedly wants in pretty badly. TCU will only be considered if Mizzou does indeed bolt for the SEC. Hard for me to imagine the Big XII surviving without Mizzou's television market.

[billfromlaketravis]

Agreed. I think UT can lock up Seals-Jones and D. James early as well.

There's some noise about RSJ moving to defense at the next level. I could seem him being a hell of a weakside DE, but we need difference makers at TE.

Interesting that you think Texas can lock up RSJ early. I could see Darius James being one of the first 3-5 commits of the 2013 class. Center of the future.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some realignment stuff from Hook 'Em 24/7 (as if you're not tired of it)...

To sum up the report, it looks like BYU could be added as the 10th member of the Big XII by this weekend. They weren't happy with the instability that the conference presented earlier last week, but they've come around a bit since new deals were agreed upon that put life back into the conference for a while longer. It is thought that the addition of BYU would actually give Mizzou more of an incentive to stay even though multiple sources from the SEC think they will be adding Mizzou in short time. No word on when an 11th and 12th school would be pursued, but Louisville and Cincinnati are thought to be the targets and Cincy supposedly wants in pretty badly. TCU will only be considered if Mizzou does indeed bolt for the SEC. Hard for me to imagine the Big XII surviving without Mizzou's television market.

I could live with BYU, Cincy and Louisville as the new additions.

[TFloss32]

Interesting that you think Texas can lock up RSJ early. I could see Darius James being one of the first 3-5 commits of the 2013 class. Center of the future.

I used to have K. Perkins in that group as an early commitment but the Ags are giving him something to think about offering him on the DL. He prefers defense even though he's a monster on the OL. Hopefully all of that will just go away once he receives a UT offer in February.

What's your feeling on the Seals-Jones recruitment, Bill?

[TFloss32]

I could live with BYU, Cincy and Louisville as the new additions.

While conferences are raiding the Big East, I'd like South Florida to get a look.

[TheMex]

**2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson is listed as a "maybe" for Texas/OU at the moment. Anyone else think this guy could be the first offer of the 2013 class next February?
Doesn't Mack normally get a commit from his first offer?? Brewer & Shipley, if Mack wants to keep the streak I don't think Raulerson will be the first offer. Raulerson going to the Florida/LSU game instead of the TX/OU game will say a lot about his recruitment. Any kid who really wants to go to Texas would die to go to the OU game.

[billfromlaketravis]

I used to have K. Perkins in that group as an early commitment but the Ags are giving him something to think about offering him on the DL. He prefers defense even though he's a monster on the OL. Hopefully all of that will just go away once he receives a UT offer in February.

What's your feeling on the Seals-Jones recruitment, Bill?

I'm concerned about basketball with RSJ. Not as much as Derrick Griffin, RSJ gets that he's a blue chip in football and not in basketball. That being said, both RSJ and Griffin have said in interviews that they will choose basketball if they continue to grow.

I think there's a good chance RSJ chooses football, and Texas appears to be in the driver's seat. However, I think RSJ could take an OOS unofficial visit or two. I believe RSJ is interested in USC, it wouldn't surprise me if he popped up in LA during his recruitment. Just a gut feeling, but RSJ doesn't feel like an early commitment.

I agree with your slight concern on Perkins. Michael Starts left a bad taste. I don't Perkins is on the same path, but I'd suggest Texas give me a shot at defense initially.

[billfromlaketravis]

While conferences are raiding the Big East, I'd like South Florida to get a look.

This. I'd love for Texas to have a regular game in Tampa. Good for the fans, and better for recruiting. USF in the Big 12 would give Texas a beach head in Florida.

[TFloss32]

Doesn't Mack normally get a commit from his first offer?? Brewer & Shipley, if Mack wants to keep the streak I don't think Raulerson will be the first offer. Raulerson going to the Florida/LSU game instead of the TX/OU game will say a lot about his recruitment. Any kid who really wants to go to Texas would die to go to the OU game.

Very good point, Mex. I had actually thought about that myself with Shipley and Brewer. The way I look it is by giving him that first offer (whether he accepts or not) of the class you're essentially telling Raulerson and his family that he is THE priority and you want him to be the cornerstone of the 2013 group (much like Brewer is for 2012). Bring him in on the Friday night before the first Junior Day and give him the red carpet treatment regardless of the outcome.

If Raulerson is in fact the guy that the staff genuinely wants to offer first, it would be a petty move of Mack to shoot that down in fear of him not accepting on the spot. Coach Brown's offer/commitment ratio isn't as good as he'd have you believe. Go all out for the guy whether you get a commitment from him in February 2012 or February 2013. The thing is we may not actually know who ends up getting the first offer anyway.

I agree with you partially on the game situation. It's important to remember that Raulerson returned to Austin the first chance he got and Texas/Rice was the first game he saw this year. I think that says a lot and I know for a fact that he's been attending so many camps and games because he wants to have an answer for UT in February. Also take into consideration that they may forgo Texas/OU because Florida is playing within driving distance and he hasn't seen them yet. The Raulersons are from Florida orginally and have members of the family that went to UF.

[TFloss32]

I'll add that the only things hurting UT right now in the Raulerson recruitment is his love for the SEC and the possibility that another team will offer his brother (who is also in the 2013 class and doesn't look like a D1 type player) in hopes that will give them a leg up with Jake.

[shyne]

Texas should recruit this Davonte Neal.

[TFloss32]

Film on 2013 RB Keith Ford's first few games of his junior season:

http://www.youtube.com/v/YO9V9Y7UsX4

[TFloss32]

A list of recruits that will be in attendance for TCU/SMU this weekend:

ATH, Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson (received mail from UT this week)
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QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
ATH, Greg Ward, Tyler John Tyler

[benefactor]

Talked to Dalton Santos' mom just now. She said that A&M never stopped contacting him even after he committed to Tennessee and is at stalker level now that the Aggies are part of the SEC. They facebook him almost every day.

All that said, she says he went to the game last Saturday but is still pretty much set on going to Tennessee. She says he thinks his personality fits better with their coaching staff.

[DMX7]

Aggie can't even win 3 star prospects from Texas now?

[TFloss32]

More news on the possibility of taking another QB in the 2012 class...Bryan Harsin took the opportunity to watch Arizona State verbal QB TJ Millweard last weekend while he was in Fort Worth to see 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes play.

QB, TJ Millweard, Forth Worth All Saints Episcopal (6-4, 230)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-TJ-Millweard-122988

[TFloss32]

Some big visit news...per Hook 'Em 24/7, ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson received a phone call from Bryan Harsin this morning and he was invited to campus on Monday afternoon after school. Johnson agreed and he's scheduled to sit down with the coaches around 5 p.m. Sounds like the staff is moving pretty fast on this one and it says a lot that Johnson agreed to come in so quickly. He's been waiting to hear more from Texas since the season started. Just three questions I have:

1.) Does he get an offer on Monday?

2.) How long does it take him to switch (or will he)? Good thing he's at the TCU game right now and hopefully they end up losing.

3.) What position is the staff recruiting him for? They could be using ATH Daniel Brooks' offer here or they may see him as a DB.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some big visit news...per Hook 'Em 24/7, ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson received a phone call from Bryan Harsin this morning and he was invited to campus on Monday afternoon after school. Johnson agreed and he's scheduled to sit down with the coaches around 5 p.m. Sounds like the staff is moving pretty fast on this one and it says a lot that Johnson agreed to come in so quickly. He's been waiting to hear more from Texas since the season started. Just three questions I have:

1.) Does he get an offer on Monday?

2.) How long does it take him to switch (or will he)? Good thing he's at the TCU game right now and hopefully they end up losing.

3.) What position is the staff recruiting him for? They could be using ATH Daniel Brooks' offer here or they may see him as a DB.

TCU did in fact lose. It will be very interesting to watch if Daje Johnson is offered on Monday. I think Texas is slipping with Daniel Brooks. Offer Johnson as a utility back and don't look back.

[TFloss32]

TCU did in fact lose. It will be very interesting to watch if Daje Johnson is offered on Monday. I think Texas is slipping with Daniel Brooks. Offer Johnson as a utility back and don't look back.

I'd like to know what happened with the Brooks recruitment. UT just didn't push very hard after they offered in April.

[TFloss32]

Correction on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson...he was actually in Gainesville tonight to see Florida/Alabama. It was orginally reported that he would be in Fort Worth for TCU/SMU. Sounds like he will be in Dallas next weekend for the RRR.

[billfromlaketravis]

Correction on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson...he was actually in Gainesville tonight to see Florida/Alabama. It was orginally reported that he would be in Fort Worth for TCU/SMU. Sounds like he will be in Dallas next weekend for the RRR.

Agholor was also at the Florida game tonight. Jake and Nelson couldn't have been impressed by a 28 point loss, and the Swamp emptying out before the 4th quarter.

I just wish TAMU was the home team today against Arkansas. Another Aggie 2nd half collapse would have turned off the Metroplex recruits.

Great news on Raulerson making the RRR. I anticipate that Texas will play well.

[ThePop]

Is it just me or are Jeffcoat and Okafor not really performing, well, great? I'd hate calling them busts (too early for that, at least for Jackson) but both were 5 star highly recruited players and they haven't really shown anything special. I was personally hoping one of them would end up being the next Orakpo, but I guess those expectations were too high.

Current Rivals 5 stars on the team:

Garrett Gilbert - Will probably transfer; bust
Tray Allen - Bust, mostly due to injuries. Has played ok this year though.
Alex Okafor -
Mason Walters - No complaints here
Jordan Hicks - Showing a lot of promise, I hope his injury wasn't serious
Jackson Jeffcoat -
Malcolm Brown - Looks to be the part

[the chronic]

Agholor was also at the Florida game tonight. Jake and Nelson couldn't have been impressed by a 28 point loss, and the Swamp emptying out before the 4th quarter.

I just wish TAMU was the home team today against Arkansas. Another Aggie 2nd half collapse would have turned off the Metroplex recruits.

Great news on Raulerson making the RRR. I anticipate that Texas will play well.

was just thinking what a great recruiting weekend for texas. look at results:

- a&m blows 18 point lead, their targets for 2013 didn't need to be there to see they have no heart and poor coaching and this is their up year.

- florida gets destroyed with raulerson and agholor there. i also thought marcell harris was supposed to be at that game from 2013 class but did not see him confirmed recently. all huge prospects for texas.

- nebraska absolutely crushed right before peat visits for official. now they play ohio state next who sucks this year for snoozer for a game in what earlier looked like national stage game. you have to think NU leads for peat regardless of some sites claiming they are not in his top 3.

- tcu loses to smu destroying any credibility they have gained.

- and last few weeks with florida state (edwards) and georgia (theus) both with two losses already and waivering on commitments.


if we beat the sooners, or even keep it very competitive, watch out. edwards and raulerson being there is huge.

[the chronic]

It's official, College Gameday will be in Dallas next week.


http://twitter.com/#!/CollegeGameDay (http://twitter.com/#%21/CollegeGameDay)

We are headed to Dallas this Saturday for the Texas/Oklahoma game at the Texas State Fair!

26 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/CollegeGameDay/status/120491650408660992)

[billfromlaketravis]

Great news, Bill.

Do you know if that was Agholor's official?

I'm fairly certain that Agholor was visiting unofficially. Has an official visit to Notre Dame planned. I don't think a date has been set yet.

My understanding is that Florida's big selling point to Agholor was proximity and how he'd be utilized in Charlie Weis' offense. Well Weis' offense was badly exposed last night by Alabama, and Florida's season is now very much in question after losing Brantley to an ACL injury. Gotta love that Florida is trending downward, and Texas is trending upward. Who would have thought we'd be back in the top 10 this soon?

[TFloss32]

I'm fairly certain that Agholor was visiting unofficially. Has an official visit to Notre Dame planned. I don't think a date has been set yet.

My understanding is that Florida's big selling point to Agholor was proximity and how he'd be utilized in Charlie Weis' offense. Well Weis' offense was badly exposed last night by Alabama, and Florida's season is now very much in question after losing Brantley to an ACL injury. Gotta love that Florida is trending downward, and Texas is trending upward. Who would have thought we'd be back in the top 10 this soon?

Yeah, I asked that question before I really thought about it. Unfortunately, that wasn't his official visit to Florida but what went down last night against Alabama can't hurt Texas' chances. He's supposed to take his first official to Notre Dame this upcoming weekend for the Air Force game because his high school has a bye week.

[billfromlaketravis]

Yeah, I asked that question before I really thought about it. Unfortunately, that wasn't his official visit to Florida but what went down last night against Alabama can't hurt Texas' chances. He's supposed to take his first official to Notre Dame this upcoming weekend for the Air Force game because his high school has a bye week.

Floss what's you're feeling on the OOS targets? My gut tells me a few will make official visits during game weekends, but I feel like more will visit during banquet weekend. My understanding is that the committed players are expected to be in Austin for the banquet. It would be great to FINALLY get Peat around the 2012 class.

[TFloss32]

Good piece on DB Bryson Echols where FSN followed him and the DeSoto team around on gameday a few weeks ago.

http://www.youtube.com/v/b7ewQtFpsfY

[TFloss32]

Is it just me or are Jeffcoat and Okafor not really performing, well, great?

I'm also a little suprised by the lack of pressure, but next weekend will be interesting since Landry Jones isn't a scrambler at all.

[TFloss32]

was just thinking what a great recruiting weekend for texas.

This weekend was pretty money when looking at it from a recruiting perspective. Hopefully the staff will offer ATH Daje Johnson tomorrow afternoon. Should be a lot of recruiting news this week with Texas/OU coming up.

[TFloss32]

Updated visitor list for Texas/OU (it will continue to grow):

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield <------ first live football game ever for him
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
K, Nick Jordan, Coppell
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QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[DMX7]

Are those considered UT visitors or OU visitors (or both)?

[TFloss32]

Are those considered UT visitors or OU visitors (or both)?

They will all be considered guests of UT since they are the home team this year. I think these guys may be allowed on the field before the game, but other than that there isn't much contact with the coaching staff (if at all).

[TheMex]

Texas visitors but there are a lot of restrictions (which I don't know about) because it is a neutral field.

[TFloss32]

Floss what's you're feeling on the OOS targets? My gut tells me a few will make official visits during game weekends, but I feel like more will visit during banquet weekend. My understanding is that the committed players are expected to be in Austin for the banquet. It would be great to FINALLY get Peat around the 2012 class.

I think the idea is to get a lot of these guys in on banquet weekend and around the other commitments. It's a great thing that UT seems to be headed in a positive direction, but there's such a long way to go and things will continue to change. Here's a breakdown based off of my opinions since I'm bored at work...

WR, Dorial Green Beckham, Hillcrest (Springfield, MO)

Finalists: Mizzou, Oklahoma, Texas
Sleeper: Arkansas
Official to Texas?: Definitely
Comments: I still think this is a Big XII battle when all is said and done but the kind of passing performance that QB Tyler Wilson had on Saturday against Texas A&M could keep Arkansas in the mix. Fayetteville is actually closer to his hometown of Springfield than any other campus in consideration. I'm not as confident in Mizzou and OU as I was a while back and I think Green-Beckham represents the Longhorns' best shot at landing an out-of-state prospect. DGB's father, John Beckham, has a lot of respect for Mack Brown and the family was blown away on their unofficial visit to Austin. It will help that Harsin's offense continues to be productive, fun and creative along with the fact that almost every freshman has seen playing time.


OL, Andrus Peat, Corona del Sol (Tempe, AZ)

Finalists: Florida State, Nebraska, Texas
Sleeper: Notre Dame and/or Auburn
Official to Texas?: Definitely
Comments: I honestly think this kid is UT bound if it weren't for his older brother at Nebraska. The family connection will be tough to overcome but it can be argued that schools such as Florida State and Texas offer him more as that cornerstone LT prospect. He is another guy that will take notice of all the freshmen playing early at UT. His parents are excited to get to Austin and meet the staff since they were unable to accompany Peat on his unofficial in July and this is where the war will need to be won. Although the Peat family says they're comfortable with whatever decision Andrus makes, one has to think it would be a favorable situation for them to have both of their boys at Nebraska. I take solace in the fact that this is where Mack Brown shines and Connor Brewer is still doing a hell of a recruiting job for the Horns. We'll have to wait and see how he reacts to his official visits and the first one is going down this upcoming weekend when he visits Lincoln for Nebraska/Ohio State.


OL, John Theus, Bolles (Jacksonville, FL)

Finalists: Florida, Georgia, Texas
Sleeper: Notre Dame
Official to Texas?: Highly possible
Comments: It's pretty obvious that Theus isn't comfortable with his commitment to Georgia since he's already scheduled his first official visit to South Bend for Notre Dame/USC on October 22nd. He and his family want to have that contingency plan in place when/if Mark Richt gets fired. Even if Theus does end up decommitting from UGA, I'm not convinced he looks at Texas before Florida but I'm leaning on the Stacy Searels factor. Searels still speaks with Theus on a weekly basis and he's one of the few coaches John will pick up the phone for. There's a trust factor there from when Searels recruited Theus' older brother, Nathan, for Georgia last year and that could be enough to get him to Austin. Sky's the limit from that point on.


DB, Landon Collins, Dutchtown (Geismar, LA)

Finalists: Alabama, LSU
Sleeper: Texas
Official to Texas?: Questionable
Comments: I probably shouldn't even label Texas as a "sleeper" in this recruitment because Collins has yet to visit Austin, but I will since he maintains that he's going to take an official visit. He continues to commend UT for their DB play, tradition and their communication school, but I don't see him venturing outside of the SEC. How often do studs from Louisiana not end up at LSU? Rarely. It also doesn't help that Alabama is a very strong second option for him.


ATH, Nelson Agholor, Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL)

Finalists: Florida, Florida State, Texas, USC
Sleeper: N/A
Official to Texas?: Questionable
Comments: I was pretty confident about this recruitment after Agholor visited Austin over the summer and gushed about it for weeks. However, it feels like he's leaning towards playing WR more and more and I don't think he's confident that UT will oblige despite assuring him that he'll have his pick of position. The good news is we're already in October and he hasn't scratched UT from his list, but he'll need to get back to campus for the Horns to have a shot. I've always felt that he'd end up staying in Florida even though he's talked up Texas and USC the past few months.

[TFloss32]

I'll add that it could help that three of the five (Agholor, Collins and Peat) are playing in the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game in January along with all of those Texas commitments. Theus chose San Antonio for his all-star game and Green-Beckham has yet to make a decision.

[TFloss32]

I forgot DE Torshiro Davis. I guess that shows how much I think about him. I think he takes the same route as Collins and stays in the SEC. Bo Davis will do his thing if Torshiro makes it to campus for an official visit, but those LSU and Alabama defenses are looking damn good and UT may just be too far behind to play catch up. The Horns will do themselves a huge favor with a lot of recruits by having a good showing against OU this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Injury update going into the OU game...

**OL Dominic Espinosa has a sprained ankle but should be available this weekend.

**LB Jordan Hicks is day-to-day with a strained hamstring but should be good to go.

**S Christian Scott sustained a wrist injury and is out indefinitely.

[TFloss32]

Latest on the Big XII and sharing television revenue:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/7054421/big-12-equalize-national-regional-tv-revenue

[billfromlaketravis]

Outstanding Floss. I like our chances with Peat, and I'm beginning to feel better about landing DGB.

Just a gut feeling, but I smell negative recruiting coming from Florida on Agholor. He's gone from gushing about Texas to believing that we only want him as a DB. Negative recruiting happens, it's a fact of life, but I still don't like it in any form.

The "offensive genius" Charlie Weis was exposed against Alabama, and I hope Agholor took notice. I strongly believe that Harsin would utilize Agholor better than Weis. I think Weis will prove to be a bad hire for Florida.

[TFloss32]

Week 6 stats and scores for the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/03/class-of-2012-week-6-stats-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/03/class-of-2013-week-6-stats-and-scores/

[the chronic]

i think peat and dgb are our only realistic chances.

i'd put peat as most likely though, he constantly has mentioned interest to play early in any interview i've seen from him, and we're fielding 18 true freshman and will have no experience next year at LT with allen a senior. having gray/brown RB combo doesn't hurt either, any OL worth his weight in salt prefers to run block. gotta love NU and FSU having bad starts to season too.

agholor / theus are longshots at best. i think davis/collins are pipe dreams. although early PT at texas could be considered lure, pulling guys out of SEC hard, especially guys looking at LSU/Bama and play D.

if you watched 'the opening' or film of agholor/collins this is not easy pill to swallow. guys are freak players - i can't imagine either not getting on field as freshman for texas under any circumstances.

[TFloss32]

The "offensive genius" Charlie Weis was exposed against Alabama, and I hope Agholor took notice. I strongly believe that Harsin would utilize Agholor better than Weis. I think Weis will prove to be a bad hire for Florida.

I deleted my original comment because I thought Brantley was out for the year, but it's just rumors at this point. Anyway, I've been waiting for the Weis experiment to go wrong since he was hired by Muschamp. Things will get interesting now that a true freshman who hasn't been prepared to play has to lead Florida for the next few weeks (possibly the rest of the season).

[TFloss32]

Hard to disagree with anything there, chronic.

[TFloss32]

Starting OU WR Trey Franks has been reinstated by Bob Stoops after serving a suspension since their home opener for an undisclosed violation of team policy.

[TFloss32]

The Hook 'Em 24/7 staff has been hearing today that ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson is being recruited by Texas for the offensive side of the ball as an all-purpose type. This is a good indication that the recruitment of ATH Daniel Brooks is all but on its last leg. We'll have to wait until tonight to see what the staff tells Johnson and if they will offer him a scholarship.

[the chronic]

landon collins senior film through first 5 games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-iToaXqu8E


even though he and agholor are longshots, obvious why we are still pursuing them both.

[TFloss32]

Still nothing on ATH Daje Johnson. He's not talking for the time being apparently. Hopefully he was offered last night and he just needs time to discuss everything with his family. It's also possible he wants to talk with the TCU coaches before anything goes public.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Wonderful thread TFloss. Ive been following for a while and ive seen accurate credible info mixed with strong opinions followed by good feedback. Good stuff.

I realize that agholor, collins, torshiro davis are serious longshots which is disappointing considering the film ive seen of these guys. Im most disappointed by possibly missing out on Collins. With the overwhelmingly need at safety and the athleticism displayed on the the film of Collins (posted by the chronic) makes u wish we were in a better place with the kid. But i know this is a big weekend for texas recruiting. But do u thing we have any legitimate chance in swaying Mario Edwards or is he just enjoying the recruiting process?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The Hook 'Em 24/7 staff has been hearing today that ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson is being recruited by Texas for the offensive side of the ball as an all-purpose type. This is a good indication that the recruitment of ATH Daniel Brooks is all but on its last leg. We'll have to wait until tonight to see what the staff tells Johnson and if they will offer him a scholarship.

I for one have thought that Daje Johnson is a better option then Daniel brooks for a while. Daje is more willing to contribute at cornerback or wherever he is needed. He has the performance at the Nike sparq competition and the NFL bloodline. I also feel like he will be alot easier to sway than Daniel, who is proving to be loyal to his commitment.

[TFloss32]

Wonderful thread TFloss. Ive been following for a while and ive seen accurate credible info mixed with strong opinions followed by good feedback. Good stuff.

Thanks. Welcome aboard. We've got a good mix here.


But do u thing we have any legitimate chance in swaying Mario Edwards or is he just enjoying the recruiting process?

Texas could start by winning the RRR this weekend and he's said he'll get to Austin for an official visit, but it's hard for me to imagine him decommitting from FSU despite his looking around because his father played for the Noles. Even if he did decide to flip his commitment to another school, I'm not sure Texas will get the first look. He's talked pretty favorably about OU for a while now and it's the only school (other than FSU) he's visited since committing to FSU back in March. Losing Muschamp hurt this recruitment. If UT continues to win, things will fall into place with a lot of talented guys.

[TFloss32]

I for one have thought that Daje Johnson is a better option then Daniel brooks for a while. Daje is more willing to contribute at cornerback or wherever he is needed. He has the performance at the Nike sparq competition and the NFL bloodline. I also feel like he will be alot easier to sway than Daniel, who is proving to be loyal to his commitment.

Both of those guys would be an asset to Harsin's offense, but I do like Daje better as well. I agree that he could end up being the better take because he's not as picky about positions. I think he'd be an excellent all-purpose back that doesn't need a lot of touches to be successful, he'd serve as a great decoy when called upon (much like Monroe has been this year), he'd help with special teams or he'd be a fine DB.

[TFloss32]

Minor Daje Johnson update...per OrangeBloods this morning, his high school coach is not yet aware if UT extended a scholarship offer last night. Things are still quiet. Like I said, it could be a good thing that there's no news because the Johnson family doesn't want anything to go public before speaking with the TCU staff. Everything I've read says Johnson is likely to switch his commitment when/if he's offered by Texas. An interesting "in" that UT has with Johnson, Darrell Wyatt roomed with his father, Clyde Johnson, at Kansas State. Dude knows everybody.

[the chronic]

But do u thing we have any legitimate chance in swaying Mario Edwards or is he just enjoying the recruiting process?

he's having serious 2nd thoughts and i believe namely b/c of distance being a factor. his father mentioned that being close to home became a concern and they wanted to hit some OU games (Denton closer to Norman than Austin). they went to missouri game in norman already. but also of note he didn't go to FSU/OU game b/c of his homecoming.

tfloss is right about seminoles still being huge favorite though.

as far as texas, i'm not holding my breath. he already visited and made statements that he 'has already visited austin' and picked FSU. i think it would take a major victory against OU to get back into the race (he will be at RRR). also of note they haven't made statements as positive about texas as OU for certain. but i do believe we will get a visit, which would be huge.

another thing of note, he mentioned that FSU said he could play DE even if he ballooned up to 300lbs. he said they were only school that adamant about that point - where other schools like texas said if he kept gaining weight he would be moved inside.

some articles below on subject that are free:



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http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/high-school/post/_/id/7918/denton-ryans-edwards-flirting-with-ut-ou

"I let Florida State know that other teams are interested in me, and that I want to continue to look around," Edwards told ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman. "But Florida State is still my team, my No. 1 team."

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http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6972609/mario-edwards-committed-fsu-looking-around

Denton (Texas) Billy Ryan defensive end Mario Edwards, No. 1 in the ESPNU 150 and committed to Florida State since March, continues to look at several other schools, notably Oklahoma.

The intensity of the Oklahoma players, especially for a summer drill without coaches in attendance, captured his attention. Largely, it's why Edwards wants to take another look at the Sooners.

[TFloss32]

Good stuff, chronic. He's sure holding on to that DE position. Realizing how far away he'll be from his mama may be coming into play as well.

[the chronic]

Good stuff, chronic. He's sure holding on to that DE position. Realizing how far away he'll be from his mama may be coming into play as well.

believe i already posted quotes previously, but his father made statements not long ago that mario didn't like fact it would be difficult for friends and family to make it to games in florida and it was major concern. and then stated they would be foolish not to look at #1 team in country (OU at time) for that reason. there was lots of very positive quotes about how great OU is and if i were a sooner i would have been pumped up.

since then i haven't seen any statements positive like that about texas, just news about us getting possible visit and he will be at RRR.

[TFloss32]

Good interviews from players and coaches in preparation for OU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=greGaD05Mc8

[TFloss32]

believe i already posted quotes previously, but his father made statements not long ago that mario didn't like fact it would be difficult for friends and family to make it to games in florida and it was major concern. and then stated they would be foolish not to look at #1 team in country (OU at time) for that reason. there was lots of very positive quotes about how great OU is and if i were a sooner i would have been pumped up.

since then i haven't seen any statements positive like that about texas, just news about us getting possible visit and he will be at RRR.

A good reason why I don't think Texas gets the first look if he decommits from FSU, but there is a long way to go until National Signing Day. UT just needs to keep winning or at the very least continue to show that they're steadily improving and serious about getting back to where they were. They got a little too fat and happy from all their previous success.

[TFloss32]

Interesting tweet for those who may not have run across it yet:

FootballBYU Byu Football
Wednesday at 4pm... Byu football embarks on yet another journey #Big12
11 hours ago

[the chronic]

A good reason why I don't think Texas gets the first look if he decommits from FSU, but there is a long way to go until National Signing Day. UT just needs to keep winning or at the very least continue to show that they're steadily improving and serious about getting back to where they were. They got a little too fat and happy from all their previous success.

if we pull off upset and beat OU and/or win 10 games, i would not write off any of the recruits, even those from SEC land.

never write-off how much recruits want to play their freshman year. if we play 18 true freshman and have that kind of success any 5-star recruit will listen.

[TFloss32]

2013 RB Dontre Wilson's highlights from his first five games:

http://www.youtube.com/v/0zCiuvj0aLw

Definite first Junior Day invite and offer, IMO.

[TFloss32]

More on ATH Daje Johnson...he's still not speaking to reporters and his father also isn't talking other than saying he won't get into the specifics of his son's recruitment and will let Daje speak for himself when he's ready. When asked if his son was given a scholarship offer by UT last night, he had this to say:

"If he can continue to do what he has to do in the classroom and do what he has to do on the football field, everything will take care of itself," Mr. Johnson said. "He's 17, almost 18 years old. It's his life. I'm just here to support him."

What do you guys think went down?

[the chronic]

"If he can continue to do what he has to do in the classroom and do what he has to do on the football field, everything will take care of itself," Mr. Johnson said. "He's 17, almost 18 years old. It's his life. I'm just here to support him."

notice how a lot of the guys that leave camps without offers often say texas coaches tell them to keep working hard and their work will pay off and an offer may be on the way if they keep plugging away... seems to blend with quote above.

[TFloss32]

Sounds like Mizzou is going to attempt to leave the Big XII. Their Board of Curators met this afternoon and granted the university president the power to to seek other conference options. Mizzou's president resigned from the Big XII Expansion Committee shortly after that.

[ThePop]

Very interesting barking carnival bit
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/10/04/mondays-in-the-humidor-3/

I'm all for Ash taking the job full time, or at least close to it. I just worry McCoy wouldn't hang around very long.

[TFloss32]

notice how a lot of the guys that leave camps without offers often say texas coaches tell them to keep working hard and their work will pay off and an offer may be on the way if they keep plugging away... seems to blend with quote above.

According to Hook 'Em 24/7's sources this morning, there wasn't any reason for them believe anything negative went down on Monday night. Let's just hope there's an offer in hand and the Johnson family wants to keep it quiet for now. I will say that's it interesting simply based on the fact that some guys will go completely silent before making a decision. I could be totally wrong, but it feels like Johnson would have no problem talking if UT hadn't given him something to think about.

[TFloss32]

Very interesting barking carnival bit
http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/10/04/mondays-in-the-humidor-3/

I'm all for Ash taking the job full time, or at least close to it. I just worry McCoy wouldn't hang around very long.

Things could get tricky if Ash wins the job outright, but I've felt like he's been the best full-time option UT has had since he enrolled in January. I think he gives the Horns the best opportunity to test OU's DBs this weekend. I expect to see a lot of things we haven't seen before from both Diaz and Harsin.

[TFloss32]

Here's another out-of-state OL from the 2013 class that UT has reached out to. He is the son of Pittsburgh Steelers' OL coach, Sean Kugler. Some of you may remember that his name was being mentioned at one time for UT's OL coaching vacancy before it was filled by Stacy Searels.

OL, Patrick Kugler, North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) (6-5, 265)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Patrick-Kugler-130050

[TFloss32]

Highlights from the first half of 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson's junior season:

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

[TFloss32]

Rumors out there that QB Garrett Gilbert was at an SMU practice yesterday along with his father. Could be a good landing spot for him with June Jones and much less pressure being a small program, but tough for me to imagine anyone lining up to give him a scholarship.

[Blake]

Rumors out there that QB Garrett Gilbert was at an SMU practice yesterday along with his father. Could be a good landing spot for him with June Jones and much less pressure being a small program, but tough for me to imagine anyone lining up to give him a scholarship.

that would be a great landing spot for him.

[TFloss32]

Updated visitor list for Texas/OU (it will continue to grow):

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield <------ first live football game ever for him
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
K, Nick Jordan, Coppell
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QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

Add these two 2013 prospects to the list:

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak

[TFloss32]

Week 7 schedules for the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/04/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-7-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/04/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-7-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Another name from the 2013 class to add for Texas/OU:

OT, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne (6-5, 275)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ishmael-Wilson-120555

This is the first I've heard of the kid, but supposedly he'll be heavily recruited and LSU is after him the hardest right now. Turns out he's originally from Louisiana but moved to Dallas after Hurricane Katrina. He attended a two-day camp in Baton Rouge this summer. The good thing is he plays with current Texas commit, DT Alex Norman, and will likely travel to the Cotton Bowl with him this weekend, but the bad news is LSU is the offer he wants and it's rumored he'll commit right away.

[TFloss32]

Some interesting quotes from 2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields about his recent visit to Texas A&M. Thankfully they haven't offered him quite yet.

“It was pretty amazing,” he said of his first game day experience in College Station. “All those fans were crazy. The coaches were great too. I talked to Coach (Randy) Jordan and (Terrell) Williams after the game. We just talked about me coming there to play football. At the moment, I was like, ‘I don’t know. I think I’m going wait it out.’ But I think I’ve made my mind up on where I want to go.”

“It’s close to home and it just feels like home too,” he said. “Playing time was another thing because by the time I get there I would be able to compete for a starting position. I’ve talked it over with my mom and my coaches already. They think that’s where I should go too.”

“I’m just waiting on A&M to offer me,” he said. “They haven’t given me a time-frame or anything but I’m supposed to go back up there for the Baylor game. If they offer I would commit.”

“I’ve been hearing from Baylor and Texas a lot,” he said. “I plan on going to see Baylor and maybe Texas. Right now, I think I could picture myself going to Texas but I don’t know. It’s five hours away from home so that’s what I don’t like.”

[TheMex]

Its official:

Garrett Gilbert has decided to transfer.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4674129/garrett-gilbert-to-transfer-from-texas

Wow. Just wow. And we thought that we had the best QB in the college world a few years ago.

[TFloss32]

A short video practice report from the UT site:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=268389

[yavozerb]

Its official:

Garrett Gilbert has decided to transfer.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4674129/garrett-gilbert-to-transfer-from-texas

Wow. Just wow. And we thought that we had the best QB in the college world a few years ago.

Good luck to him, the kid was always courteous and professional so I wish nothing but the best for him.

[TFloss32]

Its official:

Garrett Gilbert has decided to transfer.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4674129/garrett-gilbert-to-transfer-from-texas

Wow. Just wow. And we thought that we had the best QB in the college world a few years ago.

Makes me think UT will have to take an additional QB in the 2012 class or two QBs in the 2013 class. Depending on what happens the rest of the year, you could be looking at only two scholarship QBs on the roster starting the 2012 season (Ash, Brewer).

[billfromlaketravis]

Some interesting quotes from 2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields about his recent visit to Texas A&M. Thankfully they haven't offered him quite yet.

“It was pretty amazing,” he said of his first game day experience in College Station. “All those fans were crazy. The coaches were great too. I talked to Coach (Randy) Jordan and (Terrell) Williams after the game. We just talked about me coming there to play football. At the moment, I was like, ‘I don’t know. I think I’m going wait it out.’ But I think I’ve made my mind up on where I want to go.”

“It’s close to home and it just feels like home too,” he said. “Playing time was another thing because by the time I get there I would be able to compete for a starting position. I’ve talked it over with my mom and my coaches already. They think that’s where I should go too.”

“I’m just waiting on A&M to offer me,” he said. “They haven’t given me a time-frame or anything but I’m supposed to go back up there for the Baylor game. If they offer I would commit.”

“I’ve been hearing from Baylor and Texas a lot,” he said. “I plan on going to see Baylor and maybe Texas. Right now, I think I could picture myself going to Texas but I don’t know. It’s five hours away from home so that’s what I don’t like.”

Floss, I know those are direct quotes. I read the article too, but I wouldn't put too much stock into a Taylor Hamm interview. He asks extremely leading questions. See the now infamous Davante Bourque interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB2dNRXj8I0

[billfromlaketravis]

Makes me think UT will have to take an additional QB in the 2012 class or two QBs in the 2013 class. Depending on what happens the rest of the year, you could be looking at only two scholarship QBs on the roster starting the 2012 season (Ash, Brewer).

In a perfect world, Texas should take Swoopes and Barrett in the 2013 class, but they likely won't come together in the same class. I like Del Barnes athletic upside a lot, I wouldn't mind Texas taking him in the 2012 class.

I think the most likely scenario is to take 2 QBs in 2012 and Swoopes in 2013.

[DirkDoesWork]

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.

I love that kid. He's going to be a good one, no matter what position(s) he ends up playing.

[TFloss32]

Another updated recruiting list for Texas/OU with some big names added. Good to see Brewer coming down since he has a Thursday night game this week. Always a good thing to have your biggest recruiter around these other guys.

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)
RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield <------ first live football game ever for him
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
K, Nick Jordan, Coppell
-------------------------------------------------
QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Devante Kincade, Dallas Skyline
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Tyus Bowser, Tyler John Tyler
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
LB, Travon Blanchard, West Orange-Stark
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston
ATH, Greg Ward, Tyler John Tyler

[TFloss32]

Some big names that WILL NOT be in attendance for Texas/OU:

RB, Keith Ford, Cypress Ranch
RB, James White, Pearland Dawson
WR, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
TE, Derrick Griffin, Rosenberg Terry
OL, Ja'Braylin Thomas, Weimar
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop

[TFloss32]

Floss, I know those are direct quotes. I read the article too, but I wouldn't put too much stock into a Taylor Hamm interview. He asks extremely leading questions. See the now infamous Davante Bourque interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB2dNRXj8I0

Nobody has ever accused Hamm of being objective. Golden is a wide-eyed East Texas boy right now who had his first big college gameday experience when he attended Texas A&M/Oklahoma State. UT needs to get him to a home game and I'm glad that Bo Davis is his position recruiter.

[TFloss32]

In a perfect world, Texas should take Swoopes and Barrett in the 2013 class, but they likely won't come together in the same class. I like Del Barnes athletic upside a lot, I wouldn't mind Texas taking him in the 2012 class.

I think the most likely scenario is to take 2 QBs in 2012 and Swoopes in 2013.

I'm with that approach and taking a second QB in 2012. If Swoopes is UT's guy (and I think he is), then I'd like him to be the only QB in the 2013 class. Both Bryan Harsin and Bruce Chambers going to Swoopes' game during UT's bye week is pretty significant, IMO. It's also important to remember that Chambers coached Swoopes' father in high school. A good "in" to have in that recruitment.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

More talk on the possibility of missouri leaving the Big 12. Along with the usual suspects to replace the departed, and a surprisingly unexpected consideration of Tulane to join the Big 12 under certain circumstances.
http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/7063633/missouri-tigers-hope-join-sec-had-wanted-big-ten-invite-most

[stretch]

Another updated recruiting list for Texas/OU with some big names added. Good to see Brewer coming down since he has a Thursday night game this week. Always a good thing to have your biggest recruiter around these other guys.

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)
RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo
WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) <------ committed to LSU
DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan <------ committed to Florida State
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield <------ first live football game ever for him
LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan
LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun <------ committed to Oklahoma
K, Nick Jordan, Coppell
-------------------------------------------------
QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Devante Kincade, Dallas Skyline
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Christian Morgan, Plano Prestonwood Christian
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DE, Tyus Bowser, Tyler John Tyler
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
LB, Travon Blanchard, West Orange-Stark
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston
ATH, Greg Ward, Tyler John Tyler

no DGB?

[TFloss32]

no DGB?

I think chances are slim that he would make it in. He has a game on Friday night and then would somehow have to get to Dallas by 11 a.m. the next morning.

[TFloss32]

Some big names that WILL NOT be in attendance for Texas/OU:

DT, Malcom Brown, Brenham
LB, Tim Cole, Brenham
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RB, Keith Ford, Cypress Ranch
RB, James White, Pearland Dawson
WR, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
TE, Derrick Griffin, Rosenberg Terry
OL, Ja'Braylin Thomas, Weimar
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop

I'll add to this list as well as we get closer to Saturday's game. I'm still waiting to find confirmations on four guys in the 2012 class. 12 of the 18 commitments are accounted for and I can tell you that LB Tim Cole and DT Malcom Brown will not make it in (they have a game on Saturday). That leaves WR Cayleb Jones, OL Kennedy Estelle, OL Camrhon Hughes and DT Paul Boyette, Jr. as the only commitments who have not made their plans known.

[the chronic]

no DGB?

his father stated he would likely be going to arkansas home game this weekend against auburn. too bad not making RRR. but arky closer and night game, versus coming to dallas and 11am kickoff.

[TFloss32]

Looks like TCU is coming to the Big XII:

http://brett-mcmurphy.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/29532522/32536916

[Blake]

honestly, you should have your own Longhorn forum.

[the chronic]

Peat won't visit Nebraska http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2012 offensive lineman Andrus Peat (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/116423/andrus-peat) (Tempe, Ariz./Corona Del Sol) told HornsNation on Thursday that he will not be able to make it Saturday to Nebraska for his official visit because he couldn't book a flight.

This was the only scheduled official visit for one of the nation's top remaining uncommitted players. He promised his head coach, Tom Joseph, that he would wait until after the season to take his official visits, but was able to schedule this one because it was his team's bye week.

Peat couldn't say when he was going to reschedule his official visit to Nebraska. He was set to go watch his brother, Todd Peat Jr., suit up for the Cornhuskers as they hosted Ohio State in their first home game as a member of the Big Ten.

[TFloss32]

Peat won't visit Nebraska http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2012 offensive lineman Andrus Peat (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/116423/andrus-peat) (Tempe, Ariz./Corona Del Sol) told HornsNation on Thursday that he will not be able to make it Saturday to Nebraska for his official visit because he couldn't book a flight.

This was the only scheduled official visit for one of the nation's top remaining uncommitted players. He promised his head coach, Tom Joseph, that he would wait until after the season to take his official visits, but was able to schedule this one because it was his team's bye week.

Peat couldn't say when he was going to reschedule his official visit to Nebraska. He was set to go watch his brother, Todd Peat Jr., suit up for the Cornhuskers as they hosted Ohio State in their first home game as a member of the Big Ten.

You made my day, chronic. Great news.

[TFloss32]

honestly, you should have your own Longhorn forum.

I don't think it would be such a good idea. If I did, I'd have to get Designated T and Sisk on the phone because they'd want a piece of the revenue and then they'd potentially leave us to start their own Aggie forum if we couldn't come to an understanding. I don't want to mess up the good, harmonic vibe we've got going here. :greedy ;)

[TFloss32]

I'll add that "not being able to book a flight" is a weird excuse for Peat considering how long he's had this trip planned. The only reason he was going to Lincoln in the first place is because he knew he had a Thursday night game this week and his schedule opened up.

[benefactor]

I don't think it would be such a good idea. If I did, I'd have to get Designated T and Sisk on the phone because they'd want a piece of the revenue and then they'd potentially leave us to start their own Aggie forum if we couldn't come to an understanding. I don't want to mess up the good, harmonic vibe we've got going here. :greedy ;)
:lol

[billfromlaketravis]

Peat won't visit Nebraska http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2012 offensive lineman Andrus Peat (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/116423/andrus-peat) (Tempe, Ariz./Corona Del Sol) told HornsNation on Thursday that he will not be able to make it Saturday to Nebraska for his official visit because he couldn't book a flight.

This was the only scheduled official visit for one of the nation's top remaining uncommitted players. He promised his head coach, Tom Joseph, that he would wait until after the season to take his official visits, but was able to schedule this one because it was his team's bye week.

Peat couldn't say when he was going to reschedule his official visit to Nebraska. He was set to go watch his brother, Todd Peat Jr., suit up for the Cornhuskers as they hosted Ohio State in their first home game as a member of the Big Ten.

HUGE. Good to see that recruit actually watch games before making decisions. Nebraska getting destroyed by Wisconsin has to be a factor here given the timing. Sounding more and more like a USC, Florida State, Texas battle.

[ThePop]

Cayleb Jones will be at the game.

[TFloss32]

Cayleb Jones will be at the game.

Thanks, Pop. Good to know.

[the chronic]

You made my day, chronic. Great news.


then you're really gonna love that mario edwards will be visiting austin next week for OSU per 247

[billfromlaketravis]

then you're really gonna love that mario edwards will be visiting austin next week for osu per 247

huge.

[DMX7]

UT don't even need Mario Edwards. It's insane how stacked this recruiting class is. Got to get Peat though!

[ThePop]

Doesn't hurt to get him though. These remaining 5 stars (Peat, Theus, Agholor, Edwards) need to get together and decide to all come to Texas. With the 2011 class proving to be awesome and the 2012 class probably being even better, there is no way we don't win a national championship in the next few years if they come here.

#wishfulthinking

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Practice report leading into the OU game.

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/10/06/redacted-practice-report-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

then you're really gonna love that mario edwards will be visiting austin next week for OSU per 247

Great news. I'll follow up by saying that Edwards' father spoke with both Mack Brown and Oscar Giles yesterday while setting up the visit. They'll take an official visit to Baton Rouge on October 22nd for LSU/Auburn and then they'll go to Norman on November 5th for Oklahoma/Texas A&M. No word yet on an official visit to Florida State.

[TFloss32]

Other random notes...

**Add 2013 OL Darius James of Killeen Harker Heights to the visitors list for Texas/OU. Still no word on Texas commitment OL Camrhon Hughes, but those two usually travel together.

**Darrell Wyatt called ATH Corey Coleman this week to check in and invite him to the Cotton Bowl tomorrow morning. He says he's not sure if he'll make it at this time, but I bet he'll go since he's friends with a lot of the UT commitments.

**Bryan Harsin called the head coach at Wichita Falls Rider this week to request film from every game this year on 2013 QB JT Barrett. That's a good indication of how serious the staff is about Barrett, but I imagine they have all of Swoopes' film as well.

**Rumors out there of two Aggie commitments opening up their recruitments. LB Jordan Richmond of Denton Ryan is supposedly setting up official visits to other schools while 2013 WR Jamar Gibson of Baytown Sterling is also talking about looking around.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Great news. I'll follow up by saying that Edwards' father spoke with both Mack Brown and Oscar Giles yesterday while setting up the visit. They'll take an official visit to Baton Rouge on October 22nd for LSU/Auburn and then they'll go to Norman on November 5th for Oklahoma/Texas A&M. No word yet on an official visit to Florida State.

I think there is reason to be somewhat excited about this recruitment. I do know that i would rather him stay committed and sign with FSU then decomitt and join OU. He could possibly haunt us for years to come.

[ThePop]

I think there is reason to be somewhat excited about this recruitment. I do know that i would rather him stay committed and sign with FSU then decomitt and join OU. He could possibly haunt us for years to come.

The fact that OU has a chance with both Edwards and DGB is scary...

[TFloss32]

Good write-up on Bryan Harsin and his move to Texas:

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Co-offensive-coordinator-Bryan-Harsin-helped-make-Texas-Longhorns-matter-again-100611

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods just confirmed that QB Connor Brewer is on his way to Dallas and he'll possibly attend a high school game tonight to check out one of his future teammates. Love the dedication.

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods just confirmed that QB Connor Brewer is on his way to Dallas and he'll possibly attend a high school game tonight to check out one of his future teammates. Love the dedication.

Floss Brewer be at the Skyline - Dallas Jesuit game. I will also be there to write a piece for Burnt Orange Nation. There could be at least 20 D1 recruits playing in the game.

I'm going to try to get there early to see who's talking to who before the game. I hope Brewer chats up Jesuit's Jake Oliver.

[Spurstro]

Good write-up on Bryan Harsin and his move to Texas:

http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Co-offensive-coordinator-Bryan-Harsin-helped-make-Texas-Longhorns-matter-again-100611


Nice read.

I didn't realize Harsin was only on a one-year deal. Hate to dampen the mood, but do you think it's safe to say he's gone after the year if the offense continues to put up points?

[stretch]

Nice read.

I didn't realize Harsin was only on a one-year deal. Hate to dampen the mood, but do you think it's safe to say he's gone after the year if the offense continues to put up points?

i was thinking the same :depressed

[TFloss32]

Floss Brewer be at the Skyline - Dallas Jesuit game. I will also be there to write a piece for Burnt Orange Nation. There could be at least 20 D1 recruits playing in the game.

I'm going to try to get there early to see who's talking to who before the game. I hope Brewer chats up Jesuit's Jake Oliver.

Sweet. Keep us posted as that should be a great game.

[TFloss32]

Nice read.

I didn't realize Harsin was only on a one-year deal. Hate to dampen the mood, but do you think it's safe to say he's gone after the year if the offense continues to put up points?

Pretty much all of the guys Texas hired have this kind of structure to their deals. Don't read too much into that. However, Mack does ask for a three year commitment from his staff. I wouldn't worry about it for now as I think UT will manage to keep him for at least one more year. He will see offers from other schools, though.

[TFloss32]

LB Alex De La Torre will also be at the Skyline/Jesuit game tonight along with QB Connor Brewer.

[the chronic]

Damn, DGB is going to play in Army All-American Bowl and not UA game. Although Timothy Cole, Hassan Ridgeway, Nick Jordan are also in Army game; just not near the UT star power as will be at UA game.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1271266

[TFloss32]

Damn, DGB is going to play in Army All-American Bowl and not UA game. Although Timothy Cole, Hassan Ridgeway, Nick Jordan are also in Army game; just not near the UT star power as will be at UA game.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1271266

Good find, chronic. A bit disappointing but at least the UT coaches can be there while he's in San Antonio.

[TFloss32]

Big news of the day so far is that DE Mario Edwards of Denton Ryan is leaning towards OU after they completely destroyed UT yesterday in Dallas and Florida State lost their third straight falling to a poor Wake Forest program. He hasn't officiallly decommitted from the 'Noles just yet and still plans to take an official visit to Tallahassee later this season, but here's a quote from Edwards that pretty much sums things up:

"Right now," he said after watching Oklahoma dismantle Texas 55-17 at the Cotton Bowl Saturday, "OU seems like it's the team for me."

More quotes...

"I felt like I jumped a little bit at FSU," Edwards said, "because that was the team I had seen the most."

"Whether he made a bad decision, I don't know," Mario Sr. said, "but when he sat down and started thinking about it, he knew he made his decision a little early.

"I think it's smart for him to look around and see what else is out there."

[TFloss32]

No word if ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce made it to the Cotton Bowl yesterday, but he was definitely in Waco last night for Baylor/Iowa State.

[TFloss32]

More on DE Mario Edwards...

His father told OrangeBloods today that his official visit to UT for the Oklahoma State game next weekend is now up in the air. As of this morning, they are considering making Austin their last official visit of his recruitment. Interpret that how you will but UT will need some luck on their side to get him to campus (especially if he's seriously considering committing to OU soon). One good thing from the game yesterday:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1153134.JPG

DE Mario Edwards, QB Connor Brewer, WR Cayleb Jones

[billfromlaketravis]

More on DE Mario Edwards...

His father told OrangeBloods today that his official visit to UT for the Oklahoma State game next weekend is now up in the air. As of this morning, they are considering making Austin their last official visit of his recruitment. Interpret that how you will but UT will need some luck on their side to get him to campus (especially if he's seriously considering committing to OU soon). One good thing from the game yesterday:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1153134.JPG

DE Mario Edwards, QB Connor Brewer, WR Cayleb Jones

Feels like we're a distant thirdish right now. Connor and Cayleb can sell Edwards on the future all they want, but Texas got embarrassed yesterday. Not a good sign that he may or may not make his visit during OSU weekend.

Quite the coup if OU gets Edwards. Their recruiting seems to be picking up some momentum right now.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

To get pounced like we did was embarrassing and is sure to effect the recruiting landscape for any recruit considering Texas-OU. I sometimes wonder if there is a development issue with the staff on the players. I dont know if im just caught up in the moment of digesting this loss or what, but UT usually finishes in the top 5 in recruiting every year, right? We tend to get the first pick of the recruits coming out of texas, Ou usually gets the 2nd, right? So for OU to look so much better than us yesterday just made me wonder about it. Like i said before, maybe im just a upset fan(towards the loss, not players or coaches) but there is no way we should ever get beat that bad by anyone. How do yall feel?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

More on DE Mario Edwards...

His father told OrangeBloods today that his official visit to UT for the Oklahoma State game next weekend is now up in the air. As of this morning, they are considering making Austin their last official visit of his recruitment. Interpret that how you will but UT will need some luck on their side to get him to campus (especially if he's seriously considering committing to OU soon). One good thing from the game yesterday:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1153134.JPG

DE Mario Edwards, QB Connor Brewer, WR Cayleb Jones

Nice pic and find Tfloss... I think if we could have pulled that game off we would be in the running for Mario and pics with these guys together would come a dime a dozen. Not so much now.

[TFloss32]

A new DE for the 2012 class is on the radar per Hook 'Em 24/7:

DE, Jeremy Castro, Vista Murietta (Murietta, CA) (6-1, 240)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jeremy-Castro-120298

He considers himself a soft verbal to Washington right now (he committed earlier in the year) and currently has visits to other schools planned. Here's a quote from him about UT calling:

"Yeah when he told me Texas called I was speechless," he said. "They are very particular about who they recruit so that means a lot. I'm supposed to talk with them soon so who knows."

[billfromlaketravis]

A new DE for the 2012 class is on the radar per Hook 'Em 24/7:

DE, Jeremy Castro, Vista Murietta (Murietta, CA) (6-1, 240)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jeremy-Castro-120298

He considers himself a soft verbal to Washington right now (he committed earlier in the year) and currently has visits to other schools planned. Here's a quote from him about UT calling:

"Yeah when he told me Texas called I was speechless," he said. "They are very particular about who they recruit so that means a lot. I'm supposed to talk with them soon so who knows."

Good news Floss. That's a positive quote from Castro. I watched his film when the news broke and I liked what I saw.

Perhaps my prayers have been answered, and Texas will start recruiting California. OU kicked our ass on Saturday with 2 California studs in Jefferson and Stills.

[TFloss32]

Some Monday morning chatter from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**Even more on DE Mario Edwards...still no word if he'll visit Texas this weekend for the OSU game and it looks like he will re-schedule for a later date. There was talk yesterday of him "saving the best (Texas) for last" despite OU absolutely thrashing the Horns on Saturday. The remaining officials visits he has scheduled are still LSU on October 22nd and Oklahoma on November 5th. He's yet to schedule a return trip to Tallahassee. Here is another quote from Edwards:

“I told Florida State that I was going to open it up and take other visits,” Edwards said. “They didn’t want me to do it, but I told them I was doing it. Everybody is still on the same playing field. I’m favoring OU a lot, and Texas, but I need to go visit places.”

According to Hook 'Em 24/7's sources, they believe Texas has actually jumped FSU and currently sits second behind OU. The two factors working in UT's favor right now is distance from home and Edwards Sr.'s relationships with Mack Brown and Oscar Giles.

**UT has requested video on a lot of new prospects lately, but it looks like they may be re-visiting a recruitment that hasn't been talked about since this past summer. OL Greg Brantley of Carthage committed to Oklahoma State shortly after UT's June 5th summer camp when he left without an offer, but UT could be calling soon. He's thought to be firmly committed to the Cowboys right now.

**2013 OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson has set up quite a few visits since we talked about him last. He's going to South Bend to see Notre Dame/USC on October 22nd, Eugene for Oregon/USC on November 19th and then on to Baton Rouge for LSU/Arkansas on November 25th. Robinson grew up a fan of USC and says he wouldn't mind the opportunity to go to school outside of Texas, but the Longhorns still look good here.

**ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun did not attend Texas/OU this past Saturday and remains solidly committed to the Sooners. I think this one has been over for some time now and the staff has moved on.

**Speaking of the Brooks recruitment, the Longhorns are still going strong after ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson. Although talks with the Johnson family were very productive last Monday night, it is thought that an offer has not been extended quite yet. The family is still declining to talk about what went down. The good news is all the rumors on this recruitment are positive and most believe he will be a Longhorn eventually. Word is the TCU staff is already preparing for him to switch his commitment.

**Another big name the staff is still pursuing is ATH Corey Coleman of Richardson Pearce. Despite passing on the chance to attend the RRR on Saturday after speaking with Darrell Wyatt on multiple occasions last week, thing seem to be developing nicely here. He hasn't really talked about getting an offer from the Horns other than he thought he'd be a Texas commitment right now had Muschamp not left for Florida, but check out this quote:

“We've talked about it and they've told me that I'm probably going to get one and I could possibly be getting one soon,” Coleman said. “I'm sure if I went down there and went to a game, I'd probably get an offer.”

**I'll leave you with some encouraging quotes from 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson after he attended Texas/OU on Saturday:

“It's certainly understandable,” Raulerson said. “Texas has some young talent and they're going to be very good in a couple of years. Oklahoma is a great team and they have some veterans – seniors and fifth year seniors who have started for multiple years. I didn't expect it to happen like that, and it wasn't easy to watch, obviously, but it was certainly understandable.”

“It didn't change anything for me at all,” Raulerson said. “Texas has a great program with good coaches and Mack Brown is a great guy.”

[TheMex]

Looks like Torshiro Davis WILL be making it to the Texas vs Ok St game this weekend. He was unable to attend the RRR game.

[TFloss32]

Looks like Torshiro Davis WILL be making it to the Texas vs Ok St game this weekend. He was unable to attend the RRR game.

Also good news that it will be an unofficial visit.

[ThePop]

Great quotes from Raulerson. Not very many expected the game to be as bad as it was but at least he understands. Also good thing Torshiro didn't make the game, though I personally think we don't have much of a chance with him anyways.

[TFloss32]

Looks like 2013 ATH Chevoski Collins of Livingston and 2013 LB Brett Wade of Kennedale will be in Austin this weekend as well. We'll put together a visitors list as we get closer to the game on Saturday. 2013 OL Ja'Braylin Thomas of Weimar will definitely be in town.

[TFloss32]

No new changes to the depth chart for the OSU game other than freshman OL Josh Cochran being listed as the co-starter at LT with senior OL Tray Allen.

[TFloss32]

TCU has scheduled a press conference tonight for 6 p.m. to make special announcement.

[billfromlaketravis]

That's some encouraging recruiting news. Much needed on the Monday after an OU loss. The Edwards quotes are interesting. I'm skeptical, but the Edwards don't seem like insincere people.

[the chronic]

go ahead and write edwards off, he's going to OU barring an unforeseeable miracle. i was sitting in the same section as the recruits and although he wasn't making a scene of it, he was obviously cheering for OU even amongst all the UT commits, you could see him light clapping and he seemed to be smiling correlating to big sooner plays. by no means was he being disrespectful or making a big scene by cheering loudly or anything of that nature - it was all very subtle and respectful - but nonetheless seemed very obvious he was going for sooner win. actually i'll be surprised if he ends up making official visit at all.

[TFloss32]

go ahead and write edwards off, he's going to OU barring an unforeseeable miracle. i was sitting in the same section as the recruits and although he wasn't making a scene of it, he was obviously cheering for OU even amongst all the UT commits, you could see him light clapping and he seemed to be smiling correlating to big sooner plays. by no means was he being disrespectful or making a big scene by cheering loudly or anything of that nature - it was all very subtle and respectful - but nonetheless seemed very obvious he was going for sooner win. actually i'll be surprised if he ends up making official visit at all.

Crazy how things change in one weekend considering we both thought he'd remain with FSU until the end. I guess that's still possible but never did I think UT would lose so badly to OU -AND- FSU would fall to Wake Forest for their third straight loss. Those guys have just fallen apart and Edwards may rethink giving FSU an official visit if they fall to Duke on Saturday.

[TFloss32]

chronic-

Which recruits did you get a chance to see on Saturday? Did you see Swoopes?

[the chronic]

chronic-

Which recruits did you get a chance to see on Saturday? Did you see Swoopes?

we were trying to guess where swoopes was actually, i'm just not that familiar with his face; everything i've seen of him has pretty much been in pads/helmet. and there was a huge group there with lots of family members. so not certain.

mario edwards was easy to spot b/c he was besides de la torre and i was looking for him. also looked like raulerson was there - the bigger guys were easier to recognize. i'm familiar with toshiro davis and didn't notice him and i would recognize him as i saw him in person before - guessing he was no show.

[TFloss32]

OL Vadal Alexander of Buford, GA has committed to LSU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Vadal-Alexander-108515

[TFloss32]

Another name for the 2013 class to watch out for:

LB/DE, Mike Mitchell, Plano West (6-4, 215)

He's another prospect that's orginally from Florida and moved to Texas after his freshman year in high school. He played his sophomore year at Plano Prestonwood Christian before moving over to Plano West.

[billfromlaketravis]

Another name for the 2013 class to watch out for:

LB/DE, Mike Mitchell, Plano West (6-4, 215)

He's another prospect that's orginally from Florida and moved to Texas after his freshman year in high school. He played his sophomore year at Plano Prestonwood Christian before moving over to Plano West.

Good looking recruit. Tall, excellent muscle development.

[DesignatedT]

JUCO RB Marion Grice has committed to A&M

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marion-Grice-119939

[DirkDoesWork]

Great quotes from Raulerson. Not very many expected the game to be as bad as it was but at least he understands. Also good thing Torshiro didn't make the game, though I personally think we don't have much of a chance with him anyways.

It's incredible to see a guy that young to have that much perspective about the whole thing. It's pretty refreshing.

[TFloss32]

JUCO RB Marion Grice has committed to A&M

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marion-Grice-119939

Sounds like the Ags anticipate Michael leaving early for the NFL.

[DesignatedT]

Sounds like the Ags anticipate Michael leaving early for the NFL.

Hope that's not the case, but definitely needed some insurance if it were to happen. Our 3rd RB Ben Malena hasn't exactly shown he'd be able to handle it.

[DesignatedT]

JUCO LB Eddie Porter has committed to A&M as well. Him and Grice are teammates. Not surprising given our Linebacker performance so far this season.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Eddie-Porter-127467

[TFloss32]

Week 7 stats and scores from the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/10/class-of-2012-week-7-stats-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/11/class-of-2013-week-7-stats-and-scores/

Record week for Green-Beckham.

[TFloss32]

QB Stephen Garcia has been dismissed by South Carolina. Just waiting to see if Spurrier will allow him to come back for the 18th time.

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/32664312

[TFloss32]

Interviews from UT players and coaches on OU loss, prepping for OSU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2GQDRIV42s

[the chronic]

Ahhhhhhhh... this is why I didn't see Davis at RRR game.

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Torshiro Davis sets Texas visit http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

October, 11, 2011 Oct 11
By William Wilkerson


AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2012 defensive end Torshiro Davis (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/124217/torshiro-davis) (Shreveport, La./Woodlawn) told HornsNation on Tuesday that he will be in attendance with his mother for Texas’ home game against Oklahoma State on Oct. 15.

Davis, an LSU commitment, has been intrigued with the Longhorns ever since Texas’ defensive tackles coach Bo Davis came over from Alabama. The two Davis’ got to know each other during the summer going into Torshiro’s sophomore year at an Alabama camp where Bo Davis was the Crimson Tide’s defensive line coach.

Torshiro Davis was going to go to Texas’ game against Oklahoma on Oct. 8 so his mother could speak with the Texas coaching staff, but Bo Davis told Torshiro they probably wouldn’t have much time to talk. Thus, the reason for this trip, which could turn out to be a huge weekend for the Longhorns (4-1).

[TFloss32]

UT will have to flat-out WOW Davis to have any shot and it doesn't help that his mother is pretty comfortable with LSU.

[TFloss32]

More on the possibility of taking a second QB in the 2012 class...we all know that Harsin has requested film on the likes of Del Barnes of Henderson and TJ Millweard of Forth Worth All-Saints, but now there is a third QB in the mix; Tommy Armstrong of Cibolo Steele. This prospect excites me the most because not only is he from the San Antonio area, but he has the best combination of arm strength and speed/mobility out of the three guys. He recently committed to Nebraska so that will be a hurdle UT will have to overcome, but it doesn't hurt at all that his former running mate, RB Malcolm Brown, is already suiting up for the Longhorns.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tommy-Armstrong-113691

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgwuqhRW4q4

[ThePop]

Meh. I saw him play at least twice in high school and he didn't really impress me. Though I wasn't really paying as much attention to him as I was Malcolm.

[TFloss32]

I forgot to add to the post above that QB Del Barnes has not heard from the staff since Harsin called request film a few weeks ago, but he is going to call UT this week to find out if he can make an unofficial visit to Austin for the Oklahoma State game.

[billfromlaketravis]

More on the possibility of taking a second QB in the 2012 class...we all know that Harsin has requested film on the likes of Del Barnes of Henderson and TJ Millweard of Forth Worth All-Saints, but now there is a third QB in the mix; Tommy Armstrong of Cibolo Steele. This prospect excites me the most because not only is he from the San Antonio area, but he has the best combination of arm strength and speed/mobility out of the three guys. He recently committed to Nebraska so that will be a hurdle UT will have to overcome, but it doesn't hurt at all that his former running mate, RB Malcolm Brown, is already suiting up for the Longhorns.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tommy-Armstrong-113691

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgwuqhRW4q4

I really like what I saw in Armstrong's senior film. I'm not sure if Steele got a new quarterback's coach or a new OC, but he's made a leap from his sophomore and junior year to now. He's a true dual threat quarterback, he can really really spin it. I'll second that Floss, Armstrong is most exciting prospect being evaluated for the second QB spot.

I really like taking a dual threat quarterback to pair off with Connor Brewer. Brewer is a pro style quarterback, why take a quarterback with the same skill set? I always like the thought of taking Armstrong as an ATH, but if Texas offers him as a QB I think it could change his mind on Nebraska.

We live in interesting times.

[TFloss32]

I can understand why Pop said "meh" on Armstrong because he didn't jump out at you during his junior season although I thought he improved as he went along (especially through last year's state championship run). Now that he has to be the leader of that Steele team, I think he's just a different player. He's not the kind of guy where UT would put all of their eggs into the Armstrong basket and take only him at QB, but I think he'd be a nice insurance pickup to go along with Brewer and help with QB depth.

[TFloss32]

Another 2013 DB prospect to keep an eye on per Hook 'Em 24/7. Apparently another track star:

CB, Chad Davis, Fort Bend Bush (5-10, 165)

http://www.youtube.com/v/DoSSnX12dYo

[TheMex]

Dorial Green-Beckham to visit Missouri unofficially this weekend according to this tweet http://twitter.com/#!/GabeDeArmond (http://twitter.com/#%21/GabeDeArmond)

If its not us, I hope its them.

[TFloss32]

Dorial Green-Beckham to visit Missouri unofficially this weekend according to this tweet http://twitter.com/#!/GabeDeArmond (http://twitter.com/#%21/GabeDeArmond)

If its not us, I hope its them.

Thanks, Mex.

I haven't seen this yet, but he was in Fayetteville last weekend for Arkansas/Auburn. I still think that's a sleeper school for him. Mizzou isn't very good but they're close to home.

[the chronic]

Inna Lazarev from Scout reported yesterday teams sure to make Peat's visit list are Texas, Florida State, Nebraska and Stanford.

[ThePop]

I can understand why Pop said "meh" on Armstrong because he didn't jump out at you during his junior season although I thought he improved as he went along (especially through last year's state championship run). Now that he has to be the leader of that Steele team, I think he's just a different player. He's not the kind of guy where UT would put all of their eggs into the Armstrong basket and take only him at QB, but I think he'd be a nice insurance pickup to go along with Brewer and help with QB depth.

We played Steele in the third game of the season. At that point, they did not look like a championship contender (we won, though Malcolm of course pulled of a few 50+ yard touchdown runs.). Considering they went on to win it all, both Armstrong and the team must have improved by a lot. So you're right, he's not a bad choice for an insurance pickup.

[TFloss32]

Big Cigar report from Barking Carnival after OU loss:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/10/12/mondays-in-the-humidor-with-the-big-cigar-2/#more-34661

[TFloss32]

The NCAA has ended its investigation of Auburn and QB Cam Newton.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/10/ncaa_says_auburn_finds_no_majo.html

[TFloss32]

Some comments from recruits after the OU loss:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/11/texasou-weekend-recruiting-aftermath/

[TFloss32]

Comment from QB Tommy Armstrong of Cibolo Steele about UT recruiting him:

"Nebraska is where I'm going and Texas wasn't my first school to talk to me. They are a great program but I'm a Husker."

[the chronic]

sports illustrated article out today on johnathan gray...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/ben_glicksman/10/05/johnathan-gray/index.html

[TFloss32]

Add a fourth QB to that list of guys Harsin has requested video on. QB/ATH Jalen Overstreet of Tatum is now in the mix. Some of you may remember his name being mentioned earlier on in the year as a take at ATH, but nothing really materialized between him and UT. I believe he does want a shot at QB on the college level. Definitely the best runner of the bunch and he compliment Brewer's skillset.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jalen-Overstreet-119442

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1B9dvl0zQ8

[TFloss32]

Poor video quality but a good look at what Overstreet brings to the table:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa4ml5ZC_Lk

[TFloss32]

2013 WR Jamar Gibson of Baytown Sterling decommitted from Texas A&M today. LSU will supposedly be a player going forward. Not sure if UT will pursue him at this point.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jamar-Gibson-124446

[DesignatedT]

He committed way to early for a blue chip WR. He should take his time like most others that commit early like that.

[the chronic]

Inna Lazarev from Scout reported yesterday teams sure to make Peat's visit list are Texas, Florida State, Nebraska and Stanford.


* In addition to those four top leaders, Peat expressed he would like to take another visit if possible. Other schools with a chance would be Notre Dame, Michigan, USC and Oregon.

* Peat told Scout he missed Nebraska visit (tOSU game) to take SAT to make deadline. He stated he would make it to NU for official.

* Apparently, Stanford is recruiting him the hardest, with Nebraska a close second, and FSU also on him hard. Upsetting to not see Texas be mentioned here considering the need and his talent level.

* Peat is up to 300+ lbs from 280 lbs previously reported. Guy is a 6' 6" beast with incredible technique.


I'm glad Peat is playing in the Under Armour game as he will be surrounded by Texas commits, because this one looks like it is going to play out for a while. Am curious when he will come to Austin.

[billfromlaketravis]

I like Overstreet, but he's an ATH all the way in my mind. Personally, I'd be surprised if Overstreet played QB at the next position.

Ranking the 2nd 2012 prospects :

1) Tommy Armstrong. True dual threat and can really spin it.
2) Del Barnes. Also true dual threat, but I wish he ran more. Could be an instinctual thing.
3) TJ Millweard. Pro style. Good QB, but his skill set is too similar to Brewers'.
4) Jalen Overstreet. More of a runner playing quarterback in my mind. I can't project him as a QB at this time.

Honestly, it feels like Barnes might be the guy that Texas takes. He was the first on the radar, and is being lightly recruited by Division 1. Texas could snap him with one phone call. From Armstrong's public statements, he seems like a tough get.

[TFloss32]

Here's the most updated visitors list for Texas/OK State:

DE Torshiro Davis, Shreveport Woodlawn
ATH, Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson
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OL, Ja'Braylin Thomas, Weimar
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[ThePop]

Sweet photo of the Texas freshman basketball players. (from sterling gibbs's twitter)

http://s1.proxy04.twitpic.com/photos/large/423066506.jpg

[ThePop]

Speaking of basketball, huge commitment today. Prince Ibeh, 6'10 Center.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Prince-Ibeh-107267

[DMX7]

2013 WR Jamar Gibson of Baytown Sterling decommitted from Texas A&M today. LSU will supposedly be a player going forward. Not sure if UT will pursue him at this point.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jamar-Gibson-124446

lol, S-E-C, S-E-C, S-E-C!!!

[TFloss32]

Some random notes going into the weekend...

**DE Torshiro Davis will have some company when he arrives in Austin. His high school coach, mother and two of his teammates will be by his side. One of those guys includes 2013 DT Christopher Robinson who is supposedly going to be highly sought after in the next recruiting class. Bo Davis has been working hard on this one assuring Torshiro that he'll have the opportunity to play early should he pick Texas, but the Longhorns are going to have to absolutely wow him this weekend to have chance. The good news is this is considered an unofficial visit so he can still come back to Austin for an official at a later date.

**There still aren't many details of what went down when ATH Daje Johnson visited the UT campus last week, but he's finally mentioned that he "hasn't heard anything specific" from the coaching staff about an offer. This could be the weekend he finally gets one and it's looking really good for UT should that happen. He's just waiting for it at this point:

"It's just Texas," Johnson said. "I really like the tradition. It's Texas and it's right down the street."

**Things are still progressing slowly, but surely, with ATH Corey Coleman but the good news is he and Darrell Wyatt are supposedly in the process of setting up an official visit to UT. If that were to go down then it's safe to assume he'll get his offer. He's also staying in contact with WR Cayleb Jones on a regular basis. Coleman has two official visits set up so far; Oklahoma on November 5th and Cal after his high school season ends.

**2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop continues to be a recruit that's all about UT. He'll be attending his third Longhorns game this weekend. The bad news is he recently suffered a back injury and there's a chance he misses the remainder of his season. He's scheduled to see a specialist soon. It sounds like something a few months of rest will take care of, but we'll have to wait and see what those MRI results look like.

**2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson of Celina received yet another verbal offer this week. Michigan State came calling taking his total to 21 offers before his senior year. Pretty incredible. Still a Texas/Florida battle, imo.

**We haven't heard much thus far about UT contacting 2013 DT Isaiah Golden of Elysian Fields, but Stacy Searels (his area recruiter) called to check in this week.

**2013 LB Brett Wade of Kennedale added another offer to his list as well. Bill Snyder and Kansas State reached out to him this week. Oklahoma is also starting to pick up their efforts and it looks like they could offer down the road. Some more quotes from Wade about UT:

“It was really cool,” he said of the Texas-OU game. “Both teams fought hard. Obviously, Oklahoma got the best of Texas. I can’t be mad at Texas for what they’ve done, we’re in the same boat, we’re both young. They’ll get it together soon.”

“I got a letter from Texas like a month ago that said they started 20 true freshmen which is unheard of, that’s crazy” he added. “Playing young, that sounds like a great idea, but by the time I get there they will be ready to go and a team to be dealt with. Just about every team in that league is young. The teams that are not young are the top teams so that’s how it should be.”

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for the Texas/OK State game:

OL, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Curtis Riser, DeSoto
DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto
ATH, Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson
ATH, Duke Thomas, Copperas Cove
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QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
OL, Ja'Braylin Thomas, Weimar
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston
ATH, Randon Knotts, Austin LBJ <------ brother of Longhorn TE DJ Grant

[TFloss32]

Week 8 schedules for the classes of 2012 and 2013:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/13/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-8-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/13/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-8-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Good video feature on WR Jaxon Shipley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzGi4I7teyE&feature=player_embedded#!

[billfromlaketravis]

I really like the bolded quote from Wade. He seems to already be making plans.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7 today, the UT staff has been pursuing a committed player other than the usual names we talk about. They said they will release the name soon after they get permission from his coach to do so. Any guesses? No word if it's a big name or a second tier guy. OL Michael Starts, OL Greg Brantley, OL Tre'Von Armstead or DB Edward Pope are names that come to me right away. If I had my wish it'd be ATH Kendall Sanders.

[TFloss32]

DE Devonte Fields of Arlington Martin would also be nice.

[the chronic]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7 today, the UT staff has been pursuing a committed player other than the usual names we talk about. They said they will release the name soon after they get permission from his coach to do so. Any guesses? No word if it's a big name or a second tier guy. OL Michael Starts, OL Greg Brantley, OL Tre'Von Armstead or DB Edward Pope are names that come to me right away. If I had my wish it'd be ATH Kendall Sanders.


interesting floss. i'd love to hear we are on sanders, and just as much so for starts. i know the staff always loved starts and it was a major miss for him to commit to tech. at first i thought it was because we only offered him at OG; but apparently he was offered chance to play DL by staff. maybe the depth chart isn't looking quite as daunting to him at DL now. i think he'd be great on either side of ball.

[TFloss32]

Some additional recruits at the game yesterday that weren't previously mentioned:

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ)
WR, Cayleb Jones, S.F. Austin
DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield
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WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield

**Brewer is just awesome for UT right now with the miles he's putting in. Can't believe he made trips to Texas two weeks in a row to be with future teammates and recruit others. He was apparently talking up ATH Daje Johnson quite a bit yesterday. Is anyone else quietly confident about WR Jake Oliver? His recruitment reminds me of LB Tim Cole's a little bit. Everyone expects him to go to A&M but he likes UT a lot. Glad to see he's taking his time.

[TFloss32]

interesting floss. i'd love to hear we are on sanders, and just as much so for starts. i know the staff always loved starts and it was a major miss for him to commit to tech. at first i thought it was because we only offered him at OG; but apparently he was offered chance to play DL by staff. maybe the depth chart isn't looking quite as daunting to him at DL now. i think he'd be great on either side of ball.

The more I've been thinking about this, QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan could be the guy UT is talking to. He plays a position of major need for UT and the kid has always wanted to be a Longhorn. He was hoping for an offer in February before the staff ultimately went with Brewer. In addition to that, his cousin (who posts on both OrangeBloods and Hook 'Em 24/7) has been more outspoken on Knight lately than he usually is. Interesting timing there. Knight is easily a top candidate for player of the year in San Antonio right now.

Some candidates for who that committed secret recruit could be after thinking about it more. Trying to look at positions of need:

TE, Dominic Ramacher, Denton Guyer (Oklahoma State)
OL, Tre'Von Armstead, Port Arthur Memorial (Baylor)
OL, Greg Brantley, Carthage (Oklahoma State)
OL, Michael Starts, Waco La Vega (Texas Tech)
DE, Devonte Fields, Arlington Martin (TCU)
DE, Danielle Hunter, Katy Morton Ranch (LSU)
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan (Texas A&M)
LB, Dalton Santos, Van (Tennessee)
DB, Colin Blake, San Antonio Brandeis (Texas A&M)
DB, DeVante Harris, Mesquite Horn (Oklahoma)
DB, Jalen Mills, DeSoto (LSU)
DB, Edward Pope, Carthage (TCU)
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens (Oklahoma State)

[billfromlaketravis]

The more I've been thinking about this, QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan could be the guy UT is talking to. He plays a position of major need for UT and the kid has always wanted to be a Longhorn. He was hoping for an offer in February before the staff ultimately went with Brewer. In addition to that, his cousin (who posts on both OrangeBloods and Hook 'Em 24/7) has been more outspoken on Knight lately than he usually is. Interesting timing there. Knight is easily a top candidate for player of the year in San Antonio right now.

Some candidates for who that committed secret recruit could be after thinking about it more. Trying to look at positions of need:

TE, Dominic Ramacher, Denton Guyer (Oklahoma State)
OL, Tre'Von Armstead, Port Arthur Memorial (Baylor)
OL, Greg Brantley, Carthage (Oklahoma State)
OL, Michael Starts, Waco La Vega (Texas Tech)
DE, Devonte Fields, Arlington Martin (TCU)
DE, Danielle Hunter, Katy Morton Ranch (LSU)
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan (Texas A&M)
LB, Dalton Santos, Van (Tennessee)
DB, Colin Blake, San Antonio Brandeis (Texas A&M)
DB, DeVante Harris, Mesquite Horn (Oklahoma)
DB, Jalen Mills, DeSoto (LSU)
DB, Edward Pope, Carthage (TCU)
ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens (Oklahoma State)

Agreed it could be Knight, but it almost certainly a committed player at a school frequented by Texas and the recruiting sites. Hamilton keeps citing not wanting to burn the coaching staff as the reason for why he can't reveal the secret recruit. He's expressed a real concern for not being shut out at the school. Name a more valuable school information wise to a recruiting site than DeSoto. My wild guess is Jalen Mills.

Given JS' cryptic tweets yesterday about Case transferring, taking a second QB is a must. I wouldn't mind Texas taking Knight, he has improved as a senior, but I think we can do better. I think Armstrong is better athletically, and Millweard and Childress are more polished. Childress would be my top target out of the QBs under consideration.

[TFloss32]

Some Monday morning stuff...

**ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson finally told reporters this weekend that he has yet to receive a UT offer. He said he's still being evaluated by the staff and not sure when an offer will be extended. He plans on returning to Austin for the Kansas State game on November 19th partly because his father went to school there. UT is the only school currently recruiting him other than TCU.

**Not much to talk about when it comes to DE Torshiro Davis. He said he enjoyed his visit to Austin this weekend and Texas is now tied for second in his recruitment with Alabama, but still sits behind LSU (not a surprise). He still intends on taking three official visits and will return to campus later on in the year.

**DT Javonte Magee of San Antonio Sam Houston is still being very private about his recruitment, but it's worth mentioning that his good friend and teammate, DB Leo Thomas, decommitted from Arizona recently. This gives them and OL Ralphael Green a chance to revisit the possibility of the trio attending college together. Colorado is one school that is still trying to get all of them on campus at one time. With all of that said, A&M, Baylor and UT are the three schools pursuing Magee the hardest right now.

**No word if he is indeed that secret recruit we've talked about, but QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan has been contacted by the staff. Despite favoring the Longhorns early on, he stated that he's "very solid" to OU right now.

**2013 WR Jake Oliver was a bit of surprise visitor to Austin on Saturday. Here are some nice quotes from him about his gameday experience:

“He (Ash) looked pretty impressive to me,” Oliver said. “He was better than he was last week and I think if he keeps improving, he'll be really good.”

“It definitely raises my interest (Ash playing early),” Oliver said. “You see him have success and you feel like he'll be really good. Colt McCoy wasn't the greatest quarterback his freshman year and he ended up being one of the best in college football history.”

[TFloss32]

Injury update on DB Adrian Phillips. His shoulder came out of socket late in the OSU game on Saturday but it's supposedly happened to him once before. He's expected to be available for the Kansas game in two weeks.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some Monday morning stuff...

**ATH Daje Johnson of Pflugerville Hendrickson finally told reporters this weekend that he has yet to receive a UT offer. He said he's still being evaluated by the staff and not sure when an offer will be extended. He plans on returning to Austin for the Kansas State game on November 19th partly because his father went to school there. UT is the only school currently recruiting him other than TCU.

**Not much to talk about when it comes to DE Torshiro Davis. He said he enjoyed his visit to Austin this weekend and Texas is now tied for second in his recruitment with Alabama, but still sits behind LSU (not a surprise). He still intends on taking three official visits and will return to campus later on in the year.

**DT Javonte Magee of San Antonio Sam Houston is still being very private about his recruitment, but it's worth mentioning that his good friend and teammate, DB Leo Thomas, decommitted from Arizona recently. This gives them and OL Ralphael Green a chance to revisit the possibility of the trio attending college together. Colorado is one school that is still trying to get all of them on campus at one time. With all of that said, A&M, Baylor and UT are the three schools pursuing Magee the hardest right now.

**No word if he is indeed that secret recruit we've talked about, but QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan has been contacted by the staff. Despite favoring the Longhorns early on, he stated that he's "very solid" to OU right now.

**2013 WR Jake Oliver was a bit of surprise visitor to Austin on Saturday. Here are some nice quotes from him about his gameday experience:

“He (Ash) looked pretty impressive to me,” Oliver said. “He was better than he was last week and I think if he keeps improving, he'll be really good.”

“It definitely raises my interest (Ash playing early),” Oliver said. “You see him have success and you feel like he'll be really good. Colt McCoy wasn't the greatest quarterback his freshman year and he ended up being one of the best in college football history.”

I have a funny feeling about Jake Oliver and Texas. I'm very encouraged.

[ThePop]

Seems like Oliver is smarter than half our fanbase, who think we should be playing Case.
Great news on Adrian Phillips. After I saw this photo I thought for sure he would be out a long time.

http://alt.coxnewsweb.com/cnishared/tools/shared/mediahub/07/22/00/slideshow_1002277467_jwj_UT_OSU_01256.jpg

[the chronic]

malcom brown isn't ruling out a visit to norman. he talks to jackie shipp regularly and grew up a sooner fan. 24/7 said he still claims solid to texas for what that is worth, but not encouraging news as he is a staple of this class.

[TFloss32]

I have a funny feeling about Jake Oliver and Texas. I'm very encouraged.

It was his third UT game of the year and he's probably already been told by Wyatt (or someone else on the staff) that he's the first WR offer for 2013. He may be feeling a little pressure to go with A&M, but it looks like he will take his time. Just his actions alone suggest he likes UT quite a bit and always has.


malcom brown isn't ruling out a visit to norman. he talks to jackie shipp regularly and grew up a sooner fan. 24/7 said he still claims solid to texas for what that is worth, but not encouraging news as he is a staple of this class.

That update sucked from a UT fan's point of view, but it's encouraging that every year kids talk about looking around after being committed to UT for so long and it rarely happens. I don't see him going anywhere without Cole by his side and he also knows he'll probably start next year.

[TFloss32]

Update on DB Landon Collins...he's still saying he's making an official visit to Texas. His first official will be to Tuscaloosa for Alabama/LSU on November 5th followed up by a trip to Baton Rouge for LSU/Western Kentucky on November 12th. That leaves November 19th as the only open date that he'll be able to visit Austin for a UT home game. If he doesn't make it to town for the Kansas State match-up, he'll have to look at a December or January visit.

[billfromlaketravis]

It was his third UT game of the year and he's probably already been told by Wyatt (or someone else on the staff) that he's the first WR offer for 2013. He may be feeling a little pressure to go with A&M, but it looks like he will take his time. Just his actions alone suggest he likes UT quite a bit and always has.



That update sucked from a UT fan's point of view, but it's encouraging that every year kids talk about looking around after being committed to UT for so long and it rarely happens. I don't see him going anywhere without Cole by his side and he also knows he'll probably start next year.

I'd add that Jake picked the OSU - Texas game over the Baylor - TAMU game. Both were high profile games featuring ranked teams.

Oliver's dad has spent time in the Texas High School Football coaching circles, professional sports and in the performance training field. I'm not saying he's not a loyal Aggie, but he is very well informed. I get the feeling that Papa Oliver will let his son pick the college he wants to attend.

I get the feeling that Oliver doesn't have to be talked out of going to TAMU, but instead he needs be convinced into picking UT. For an Aggie legacy, he seems wide open.

Hell, even ultra cautious Hook Em 247 says Texas has a real shot, and is now listing Texas and TAMU as Jake's favorites.

For those interested (I know we get a lot of traffic from Shaggybevo):

I'll have a piece on 2013 Prestonwood Christian Academy TE / DE Christian Morgan this evening on Burnt Orange Nation. Great kid, and a very thoughtful interview. I'll post the link here when it's up on the site.

[billfromlaketravis]

Update on DB Landon Collins...he's still saying he's making an official visit to Texas. His first official will be to Tuscaloosa for Alabama/LSU on November 5th followed up by a trip to Baton Rouge for LSU/Western Kentucky on November 12th. That leaves November 19th as the only open date that he'll be able to visit Austin for a UT home game. If he doesn't make it to town for the Kansas State match-up, he'll have to look at a December or January visit.

I'm not going to fret if Landon doesn't make the K State game. Texas is fortunate in the Football Banquet in December is a big deal. All of the 2012 commits will be there, in addition to all the current players and many former players. It's a good environment for a recruit to be around.

Collins seems to really want to go into sports broadcasting. I think this is Texas' best card to play. With the Longhorn Network on campus in addition to a terrific broadcast school, there some potential wow moments from the academic side of things.

[TFloss32]

I'd add that Jake picked the OSU - Texas game over the Baylor - TAMU game. Both were high profile games featuring ranked teams.

Oliver's dad has spent time in the Texas High School Football coaching circles, professional sports and in the performance training field. I'm not saying he's not a loyal Aggie, but he is very well informed. I get the feeling that Papa Oliver will let his son pick the college he wants to attend.

I get the feeling that Oliver doesn't have to be talked out of going to TAMU, but instead he needs be convinced into picking UT. For an Aggie legacy, he seems wide open.

Hell, even ultra cautious Hook Em 247 says Texas has a real shot, and is now listing Texas and TAMU as Jake's favorites.

For those interested (I know we get a lot of traffic from Shaggybevo):

I'll have a piece on 2013 Prestonwood Christian Academy TE / DE Christian Morgan this evening on Burnt Orange Nation. Great kid, and a very thoughtful interview. I'll post the link here when it's up on the site.

Morgan is all UT when/if he's offered.

[billfromlaketravis]

Morgan is all UT when/if he's offered.

I hope he's offered. He can help Texas somewhere. I definitely agree, he's a Longhorn the second Texas offers.

[the chronic]

http://blogs.news-leader.com/hssports/2011/10/17/dorial-green-beckham-officially-named-to-u-s-army-all-american-bowl/

Dorial Green-Beckham officially named to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Hillcrest High School football star and mega-recruit Dorial Green-Beckham was officially named a player in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at a news conference at the school Monday.

Green-Beckham is one of 90 players selected from the top recruits nationwide by the game’s regional director and Rivals.com. His coach and adopted father will also be invited to take part in festivities surrounding the game, including an elite coaches clinic.

In a lighter moment, Green-Beckham’s younger brother Malachi had to cover up his black and orange Texas Longhorns t-shirt before game representatives would take a family picture. Texas is widely believed to be one of the schools in the hunt for the top-ranked receiver in the nation. He spent the past two weekends visiting the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri.

[billfromlaketravis]

http://blogs.news-leader.com/hssports/2011/10/17/dorial-green-beckham-officially-named-to-u-s-army-all-american-bowl/

Dorial Green-Beckham officially named to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Hillcrest High School football star and mega-recruit Dorial Green-Beckham was officially named a player in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at a news conference at the school Monday.

Green-Beckham is one of 90 players selected from the top recruits nationwide by the game’s regional director and Rivals.com. His coach and adopted father will also be invited to take part in festivities surrounding the game, including an elite coaches clinic.

In a lighter moment, Green-Beckham’s younger brother Malachi had to cover up his black and orange Texas Longhorns t-shirt before game representatives would take a family picture. Texas is widely believed to be one of the schools in the hunt for the top-ranked receiver in the nation. He spent the past two weekends visiting the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri.

NICE! Trying to keep it hush, hush. Yet another amazing pull chronic. Well done.

[billfromlaketravis]

Brenhamhorn, he's a poster on Hook Em 247 with a brother on the Brenham football team, laughed at the Malcom Brown rumor and said we're fine.

The guy is pretty keyed in and was nails before Malcom and Tim committed. I feel better right now.

[billfromlaketravis]

Texas offered Elk Grove, CA Pleasant Grove OT / DE Arik Armstead per Rivals and 247. He is widely regarded as one of the best recruits in the country.

Armstead decommitted from USC recently.

[TFloss32]

http://blogs.news-leader.com/hssports/2011/10/17/dorial-green-beckham-officially-named-to-u-s-army-all-american-bowl/

Dorial Green-Beckham officially named to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Hillcrest High School football star and mega-recruit Dorial Green-Beckham was officially named a player in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at a news conference at the school Monday.

Green-Beckham is one of 90 players selected from the top recruits nationwide by the game’s regional director and Rivals.com. His coach and adopted father will also be invited to take part in festivities surrounding the game, including an elite coaches clinic.

In a lighter moment, Green-Beckham’s younger brother Malachi had to cover up his black and orange Texas Longhorns t-shirt before game representatives would take a family picture. Texas is widely believed to be one of the schools in the hunt for the top-ranked receiver in the nation. He spent the past two weekends visiting the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri.

Hopefully that's an indication of things to come.

[TFloss32]

Texas offered Elk Grove, CA Pleasant Grove OT / DE Arik Armstead per Rivals and 247. He is widely regarded as one of the best recruits in the country.

Armstead decommitted from USC recently.

I was wondering if UT would pursue this kid after he decommitted from USC. I know his family isn't happy with their coaching staff and the way they've handled his brother. How anyone would let their child play for Kiffin anyway is beyond me. Do you have a link to a story, Bill?

[TFloss32]

I'm sure nothing will come of it, but WR Bryce Treggs of Bellflower, CA tweeted last night that he wants to take an official visit to Texas. He's apparently good friends with QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones. They participated in Nike's The Opening together earlier this summer up in Oregon. He's currently committed to a pretty bad Cal program. It's disgusting to me that UT doesn't take advantage of the West Coast.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Bryce-Treggs-108238

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

[billfromlaketravis]

I was wondering if UT would pursue this kid after he decommitted from USC. I know his family isn't happy with their coaching staff and the way they've handled his brother. How anyone would let their child play for Kiffin anyway is beyond me. Do you have a link to a story, Bill?

Fight On 247 (the USC 247 affliate) is acting funny, and I can't open their articles. There is a headline on Fight On about Armstead opening up his commitment written by Scott Schrader. Agent Schrader (Breaking Bad fans, anyone, anyone?) tweeted last night that Texas had offered Armstead. Nothing on Hook Em 247 just yet.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm sure nothing will come of it, but WR Bryce Treggs of Bellflower, CA tweeted last night that he wants to take an official visit to Texas. He's apparently good friends with QB Connor Brewer and WR Cayleb Jones. They participated in Nike's The Opening together earlier this summer up in Oregon. He's currently committed to a pretty bad Cal program. It's disgusting to me that UT doesn't take advantage of the West Coast.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Bryce-Treggs-108238

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

Texas not recruiting California is a miscalculation to me. The area is wide open right now. Even USC is having trouble locking down So Cal kids. I'm sure Oklahoma will be more than willing to step in and fill the void. I can't wait to watch the Sooners find another Kenny Stills and Tony Jefferson while Mack continues with his 90%+ Texas players nonsense.

Think of it like this. You're an employer in Texas and you want to find the best candidate for a job opening. Instead of a nation wide search to find the best candidate, you limit yourself to Texas candidates only. Did you truly hire the best person? My point is, if you cast a wider net you get better talent.

I revere Texas High School Football, it's the best in the country, but you can find diverse talents and skill sets out of state. For instance, Texas is shallow at DB in 2013. UT should look at out of state to fill their need and get the best player.

[the chronic]

Texas not recruiting California is a miscalculation to me.

amen. the competition out there is a lot less fierce and there are so many damn recruits. i believe LA county alone has ~200 D1 recruits per year. USC can only take so many and is down, and what other tough competition do you have out there? oregon? not to mention no pac-12 schools play defense.

i love going after agholor and collins etc. those guys are worth pursuing even though major longshots. but i'd rather be in battle against USC/UCLA/Stanford/Oregon versus LSU/Bama/Florida.

[the chronic]

andrus peat listed schools he would be visiting and texas wasn't on the list. the 24/7 guys do not sound optimistic on his recruitment. anybody else see this?

[billfromlaketravis]

Armstead offer link: http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/FYI-Arik-Armstead-4955338/1

[billfromlaketravis]

andrus peat listed schools he would be visiting and texas wasn't on the list. the 24/7 guys do not sound optimistic on his recruitment. anybody else see this?

Do you have a link chronic?

[TFloss32]

andrus peat listed schools he would be visiting and texas wasn't on the list. the 24/7 guys do not sound optimistic on his recruitment. anybody else see this?

That article you're referencing looked like he was just mentioning schools in passing, but the mods mentioned that the staff has been "frustrated" with "communication issues" from Peat. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what comes of it. Hard to imagine UT not getting an official visit from him unless they decide to cut the cord and pursue someone else. I hope Mack isn't just getting discouraged.

[the chronic]

Do you have a link chronic?

floss summed it up well, and i believe some comments under arik armstead thread - http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/...tead-4938013/1 (http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/1-player-in-the-country-Arik-Armstead-4938013/1)

yeah, why i posted, was curious if any intel what these 'communication' issues were? i believe searels went out there again, brewer is calling him all the time, etc. i thought we were pushing hard. then i saw comments he made that stanford was recruiting him hardest, then FSU and NU, and didn't hear any mention of texas. then saw this. not good to hear.

gerry posted he would be adding an update later

[TheMex]

We will find out how serious we are on Peat this weekend when the coaches have a week "off". If Searels is in Arizona this weekend, you can feel confident that the coaches are still pursuing strong. You can only imagine things if he is not there this weekend.

[TFloss32]

We will find out how serious we are on Peat this weekend when the coaches have a week "off". If Searels is in Arizona this weekend, you can feel confident that the coaches are still pursuing strong. You can only imagine things if he is not there this weekend.

Good point, Mex.

Bye week visits and evaluations tell a story. Searels was in Arizona during the last bye week to see Brewer and Peat so let's hope he can make it out again. It will be exciting to see where the coaches go this weekend.

[TFloss32]

More on OL/DL Arik Armstead of Pleasant Grove, CA. OU and Oregon both stepped in and offered along with Texas once he decommitted from USC, per his father. #1 player in the country according to 24/7 and #26 on Rivals. He will be visiting South Bend this weekend (lots of recruits in attendance) for Notre Dame/USC and Tuscaloosa on November 5th for Alabama/LSU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Arik-Armstead-99535

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNo0POEdbI4

[the chronic]

More on OL/DL Arik Armstead of Pleasant Grove, CA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNo0POEdbI4

wow


FYI -
Longhorns offer No. 2 OT Arik Armstead http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

A few days ago, Arik Armstead (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/114972/arik-armstead) (Elk Grove, Calif./Pleasant Grove) decommitted from USC. The idea was to open things up to see what other schools might jump in to the picture, who didn’t feel they had a realistic chance prior to the de-commitment.

It didn’t take long for schools to actively jump on Armstead, as three heavyweight programs have offered the lineman in the last 24 hours.

“Texas, Oregon and Oklahoma have all offered,” Gus Armstead, Aric’s father said. “The one school that hasn’t offered yet that we’re still waiting on is LSU. Hopefully, they’ll come through, but this is exciting. It’s what we were looking for when Aric de-committed. The more options the better right now, so it’s all good.”

[TFloss32]

QB Connor Brewer officially accepted his invitation the 2012 Under Armour All-American Game last night:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1158074.jpeg

[the chronic]

Arik Armstead 'pretty excited' about offer http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

October, 18, 2011 Oct 18 By William Wilkerson

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Longhorns could get an unofficial visit, an official visit, or both from four-star offensive tackle Arik Armstead (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/114972/arik-armstead) of Elk Grove, Calif., who recently de-committed from USC, according to his father.

Gus Armstead told HornsNation on Tuesday that his son was interested in doing both since he recently received an offer from Texas.

“Texas was one of the schools that he had identified that he had interest in the whole time,” Gus said. “I think Arik was pretty excited. We had had some discussion with [former Longhorns receivers coach] Bobby Kennedy before he left and went to Colorado. But we really hadn’t heard from Texas much until Arik de-committed. He’s excited.”

Arik Armstead is the No. 14 overall player in the 2012 class.
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0830/recruiting_arikarmstead_ms_300.jpg

[TFloss32]

Interview with DE Torshiro Davis' mother after their trip to Austin last weekend:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/19/status-check-on-torshiro-davis-unofficial-visit-thoughts/

[TFloss32]

Week 8 stats and scores for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/19/class-of-2012-week-8-stats-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/19/class-of-2013-week-8-stats-and-scores/

Swoopes = :wow

[TFloss32]

Pretty big news coming out of LSU today:

Adria_GoinsAdria Goins
Hearing reports that #LSU will suspend three players for the AU game Saturday. Mathieu, Simon, and Ware. Miles holding a 6 pm presser.

[billfromlaketravis]

The Hat runs a real tight ship.

[TFloss32]

Some quotes from 2013 OL Ja'Braylin Thomas of Weimar after the OSU game:

When we got there I was expecting to see a lot of people, but I couldn't believe how packed it was,” Thomas said. "It was a great experience. I got to talk to Mack Brown. He asked if I enjoyed it and we just talked for a little bit. He's a nice guy.”

“He's (Stacy Searels) a guy that I've heard so much about and I hadn't gotten a chance to really meet him,” Thomas said. “I talked to him for a little bit and we had a good meeting.”

“To have as many freshmen playing in key spots like they do, I think they actually played pretty good,” Thomas said. “Most teams with a lot of freshmen struggle, but I think they're going to be really good pretty soon.”

“I'm liking UT a lot,” Thomas said. “It's a really good environment. It's close to home so I could go away to a good college and my family would still only be an hour away and be able to come see me play.”

“It's something (good grades) I'm proud of and certainly something that keeps my parents happy,” Thomas said. “Without my grades, there is no football.”

[TFloss32]

Mark the first 2013 visitor down for the Texas Tech game on November 5th:

OL, Tristan Nickelson, League City Clear Falls (6-7, 281)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tristan-Nickelson-124556

[TFloss32]

Week 9 schedules for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/19/eyes-on-the-class-of-2012-week-9-schedules/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/19/eyes-on-the-class-of-2013-week-9-schedules/

[TFloss32]

Here's another 2013 prospect that UT has contacted:

WR, Devin Lauderdale, Houston Bellaire (5-11, 170)

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Devin-Lauderdale-128370

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtNDMMag18

[TFloss32]

Interview with QB Connor Brewer:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/20/midseasonish-report-from-connor-brewer/

[the chronic]

article on peat 10/19
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/7124474/espnu-150-ot-peat-receives-ua-jersey

'If Todd wasn't at Nebraska would I still want to go there?' I know I would, and that's why they're on my list and why I'm taking an official visit there in November."

Peat said there are several other schools on his list and he plans to make his next cut after his season.

"I'm looking at Stanford, Texas, Florida, Florida State, USC and Notre Dame still," he said. "I'm close to setting a visit with Stanford, but that's the only school I know I'll be visiting other than Nebraska.

"I really don't have a timeline of when I'll make my commitment. It could be at the UA game, it could be on signing day. Honestly, whenever I know, that's when I'll announce. I would like to take all five visits, but like I said, if I find the right place before taking all of them, I'll go ahead and make my choice."

[the chronic]

Connor Brewer notes from Typsie...
http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011/10/20/midseasonish-report-from-connor-brewer/

Connor's comments don't sound good on Peat --

WHAT ABOUT ANDRUS PEAT, RUMORS ARE THAT HE’S COOLED ON US
As far as I know we’re still pursuing him. I think he’s pretty wide open but he may have an idea of who is in his top two or three.

[TFloss32]

Updates on coaching evaluations during the bye week...

Both Bryan Harsin and Stacy Searels will be in Carthage tomorrow night for the Carthage/Henderson game. Harsin will be evaluating QB Del Barnes and Searels will be watching OL Greg Brantley.

[billfromlaketravis]

Updates on coaching evaluations during the bye week...

Both Bryan Harsin and Stacy Searels will be in Carthage tomorrow night for the Carthage/Henderson game. Harsin will be evaluating QB Del Barnes and Searels will be watching OL Greg Brantley.

I hate to say yawn, but I'll say yawn. Barnes and Brantley are nice players, but there are better options out there. I wish they were visiting more high profile recruits on the all important final bye week.

[the chronic]

a&m commit Kohl Stewart going to visit alabama for lsu game, and likely notre dame as well. ($)

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/...bama-4995550/1 (http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/AM-QB-commit-to-visit-Alabama-4995550/1)


“All the success they have and the players that they send to the NFL stands out. Alabama is a traditional program and they attract a lot of good players with Nick Saban and the winning tradition they have. It’s kind of hard to overlook them."

[the chronic]

Greg Biggins (ESPN West Coast recruiting) message:

"AZ OL Andrus Peat just had his his UA jersey ceremony, gut feel is this one comes down to a Nebraska- Stanford battle"


Speculation is he was hot on Texas and FSU but lackluster on-field performance cooled him off on both and he is looking hard at Stanford now.

[billfromlaketravis]

Nebraska is having a good season? WTF? Destroyed by Wisconsin, miracle comeback to beat a terrible tOSU team. I think he might have Westerman Syndrome.

[the chronic]

Nebraska is having a good season? WTF? Destroyed by Wisconsin, miracle comeback to beat a terrible tOSU team. I think he might have Westerman Syndrome.

seems like by all accounts the entire peat family is pretty tight, and not only would he play with his brother at NU, but the family could all go out to see games and see both play. i've always felt all along it was uphill battle all along with nebraska due to this. hopefully a strong close to the season and a official visit will at least get us in the running.

[DirkDoesWork]

What's the deal with Arik Armstead and this JUCO offensive player we're apparently recruiting? Anyone have any news on this?

[TFloss32]

Practice report from this week:

http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/10/20/a-practice-and-a-program-update-from-the-asset/

[TFloss32]

Some Friday notes going into the weekend...

**Stacy Searels is still headed to Carthage tonight to evaluate OL Greg Brantley, but he will also be heading to NW Mississippi CC to evaluate OL Donald Hawkins. An "in" that UT currently has at that school is Searels coached with NWMCC's defensive line coach at Georgia. Hawkins is considered to be one of the top JUCO OL prospects in the country and is also being pursued by Florida and Georgia despite being committed to Oklahoma State. It sounds like he will be offered by Texas this weekend. Here are some quotes from him along with his profile:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Donald-Hawkins-125009

"I just talked to him (Searels) about an hour ago. He said he's coming in on Saturday," Hawkins said on Thursday night. "I want to put on a show for him, give the man what he wants. He told me he wants 7 pancakes. I told him I can get 7 if they don't pull me."

"Early this week, I got a message relayed to me by one of my coaches. He asked me would I be interested in going to Texas because the O-line coach from Texas saw my film and they were having some inconsistent play with their lineman," Hawkins said. "That led him to come to Juco to look at me.

"He said I'm a big need for Texas. thought I told him I thought Texas didn't recruit junior college players. He said they don't normally, but will if it's a need. He said they're interested in me and he didn't want to waste time if not I'm not interested."

"I told him right now I'm committed to Oklahoma State but I'm not 100 percent on that."

"He's going to come in to watch the game, get to know me a little bit. He said he's pretty high on me," Hopkins said. "He wants me get me down there, wants me to be a Longhorn. He watched my film, he thinks I'm the best junior college OL there is."

**At least one more staff member will be in Richardson tonight at the Dallas Jesuit/Lake Highlands game evaluating both 2013 WR Jake Oliver and 2013 OL Kent Perkins. I assume it will be Darrell Wyatt.

**More on OL/DL Arik Armstead of Pleasant Grove, CA....a visit to Austin does look like it's in his future but the staff has two huge obstacles in front of them right now if they plan on signing Armstead in February. He's pretty much set on playing DL (UT wants him desperately for the OL) and he also wants a shot at playing basketball. Supposedly the staff has already been in touch with Rick Barnes and his guys about this, but nothing more to report other than that. Armstead will be on an official visit in South Bend this weekend for Notre Dame/USC.

**More from WR Bryce Treggs of Bellflower, CA...he still maintains that he'd take a trip to Austin if the coaching staff was willing to extend an invite for an official vist. Some more quotes from him:

"I've been thinking about Texas ever since the opening, when I met Cayleb Jones, Johnathan Gray and Connor Brewer. They had nothing but good things to say," Treggs said. "It's one of best programs in the country over the past decade so there's a some interest in Texas."

"They would def get a visit if they offered a visit," Treggs said. "Definitely."

"That's why I'm taking the visits, to see if there's anything that can sway me away," Treggs said. "It will come down to education, the opportunity for early playing time and my relationship with the position coach."

**Kind of a non-update on ATH Nelson Agholor of Tampa, FL, but his coach has stated he will not take any more official visits until his high school season ends. He was able to visit Notre Dame during his team's bye week, but no additional trips have been set up as of yesterday.

**It appears 2013 RB Keith Ford of Cypress Ranch is finished for the season after injuring either his foot or lower leg. He will still be heavily pursued by almost everyone regardless.

**Lastly, QB/ATH Jalen Overstreet of Tatum also received a call from Bryan Harsin this week. No word if UT will get out to one of his games this year.