2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news) - Part 1

[TFloss32]

DE Armstead just committed to Oregon, I wonder if this means anything with Cottrell.

The reports of Cottrell sticking with Oregon were a bit premature. A source of OrangeBloods has said he's "truly conflicted" at the moment and a decision could come at any time. I'll take a guess as to where his parents would prefer to have him.

[TFloss32]

Quote from LB Dalton Santos' father after committing to UT:

"He is extremely proud to be a Longhorn and vows to make his family and hometown of Van, Texas proud too."

[TheMex]

More quotes from Ridgeway on ESPN.com

Hassan Ridgeway plans on sticking

By William Wilkerson

AUSTIN, Texas - - Four-star defensive end Hassan Ridgeway (Mansfield, Texas/Mansfield) is “100 percent with Texas” despite taking an official visit to Texas A&M this weekend.

Ridgeway, a U.S. Army All-American, relayed that message to HornsNation on Sunday as he returned home from his visit to College Station.

What prompted the impromptu visit?

“Different reasons,” said the soft-spoken Ridgeway. “Playing time, some other things.”

Ridgeway did not elaborate on what those other things were. But he did say once he left his visit with the Aggies, he felt confident in his decision to become a Longhorn.

“I looked at it, and I didn’t care [about playing time],” Ridgeway said. “I want to be a part of Texas anyway, whether I got playing time or not.”

Ridgeway spoke with Texas defensive end coach Oscar Giles after the trip to ease any doubts on him leaving.

Ridgeway, the No. 20 defensive end in the country, has been committed to Texas since Feb. 16. He is one of two defensive ends committed in this class along with Beaumont (Texas) West Brook’s Caleb Bluiett.

When asked what it will feel like to sign his letter of intent to Texas on national signing day, Ridgeway responded, “It will be a big relief to finally get this over with.”


Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/texas/#post-1592

[TFloss32]

More quotes on the commitment of LB Dalton Santos from OrangeBloods:

"He committed to Texas this morning and he's fired up to be a Longhorn," said Santos' father, Albert Santos.

"It's a huge honor, a huge privilege," Santos said of the opportunity to be recruited by Texas. "I'm very blessed that I got this opportunity."

"Part of it is my attitude. I have an attitude that I don't care, I'm going to go make plays, going to do it the right way. I'm going to do it 100 percent, full speed, with no regrets in my mind. That's how I feel," Santos said. "I can improve on little things, my flexibility, things like that - just to know that no matter what I do or wherever I go, I can be a three-down linebacker. I want to make sure I can play all the time."

"Really, Texas is Texas. If it was just about being close, Arkansas would be there, Texas A&M, schools like that," Santos said. "There's just something about that place (Texas).

"I grew up in a family that's Texas Longhorn fans to the end," Santos said. "Growing up a Texas fan, that helps them out a ton."

[TFloss32]

Ridgeway spoke with Texas defensive end coach Oscar Giles after the trip to ease any doubts on him leaving.

First report we've seen of him communicating with the staff. I won't be sure of his status until he inks his LOI on Wednesday, but good to know he's at least having some sort of of contact with Giles.

[TFloss32]

Any more word on the DGB visit?

Just a bunch of rumors. Even the pay sites are admitting that info is hard to come by. Nobody will speak.

[TFloss32]

How do people know he was there last week? If he was spotted we would have known then, not now.

Both A&M and Texas' 24/7 sites have said they think that Ridgeway being in CS last weekend as well is false. Doesn't meant he wasn't there obviously, but there are reports refuting that.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

DE Armstead just committed to Oregon, I wonder if this means anything with Cottrell.

So I guess this means his brother is going as well. I wonder was the baggage of his brother a issue with Texas? If he was considering Auburn then I think we could have been in consideration if we could have just gotten him to campus. But how good is he really at end? Maybe Texas just didn't like him at end but rather he played tackle. Most sites rate him so high based on the OT position.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Well... There's nothing really more to discuss (unless aggie fans want to fuss on a TEXAS thread some more) smh.. We got Santos and Daje. Ridgeway seems to be in place. Now we just wait until NSD. If we get DGB the bad taste from loosing TJ will be overwhelmed with sweet victory. Thanks TFloss and supporting cast for such a great informational thread this recruiting season. Everyones contributions were well appreciated and I look forward to starting fresh with approaching junior days.

[Sisk]

You Mad? Yeah, you mad.

Nope. Never expected Santos to come to A&M.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I don't mind aggie fans or any other fans visiting this thread. It's a great thread. But I'd like to also mention that I'm yet to visit a aggie site. I don't care who posts, as long as it's relevant. And if someone posts something that is meant to be distractional then just ignore it and keep it moving. People like that feed off of reactions, don't give them that benefit and they'll find something better to dol. Try it and see. Just sayin...

[UTHorns34]

Wow. What do you guys think of this article? Jameis Winston would have commited to Texas if offered. Too late now, he says....recruiting is crazy and thats why I love it. You just never know...

http://mobile.al.com/advbirm/pm_29180/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6W3Oxzud

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Wow. What do you guys think of this article? Jameis Winston would have commited to Texas if offered. Too late now, he says....recruiting is crazy and thats why I love it. You just never know...

http://mobile.al.com/advbirm/pm_29180/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6W3Oxzud

Ive heard something of this nature before. Never directly heard him say that he would commit to Texas if offered, but heard that he was very bitter to not receiving a offer from Texas. He said something like, " I guess i wasnt good enough." Idk what to think about this. He is a damn good quarterback for sure.

[bluetrumpet]

I call BS.

[jefe82]

I've read Winston was also an OU fan growing up too. Harsin has had a chub for Brewer even when he was at Boise and he seems to have locked on to Swoopes next year too (not that that's a bad thing).

[DesignatedT]

A lot of smoke saying current TCU commit Edward Pope has switched his pledge to A&M.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Edward-Pope-109373

And for those interested, Polo Manukainiu is making his decision on local Dallas news around 10:15 tonight.

[shyne]

A lot of smoke saying current TCU commit Edward Pope has switched his pledge to A&M.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Edward-Pope-109373

And for those interested, Polo Manukainiu is making his decision on local Dallas news around 10:15 tonight.

Hope you do get him, better for us

[Sisk]

Hope you do get him, better for us

Much like it's better Santos is with yall and not Tennessee.

[shyne]

Much like it's better Santos is with yall and not Tennessee.

Well maybe we can help you out with
DGB also, y'all don't want that dude at Arkansas.

[Sisk]

Well maybe we can help you out with
DGB also, y'all don't want that dude at Arkansas.

I think he ends up at Mizzou.

[DesignatedT]

Definitely hoping DGB ends up at Texas or atleast Mizzou. Not Arky please.

Polo Manukainu has committed to A&M.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Polo-Manukainiu-119907

[ThePop]

Unfortunately I think he goes to Arkansas, hope i'm wrong. I don't have any inside info or anything but I would guess Mizzou would actually be in third behind Texas.

[TFloss32]

Another quote from DE Hassan Ridgeway. We'll know soon enough if he follows through:

“I saw everything I needed to see at Texas A&M and plenty more,” Ridgeway said. “But at the end of the day, it just didn't beat Texas. That's why I'm going to sign with Texas on Wednesday.”

[shyne]

If DGB cares about winning he won't go to mizzou.

[Sisk]

If DGB cares about winning he won't go to mizzou.

I just have to think the pressure to stay in state is pretty great. Plus, his last visit was Missouri. We'll know very soon though.

[The Reckoning]

arkansas has solid recruiting. the entire state is arkansas territory, and im sure DGB is getting ALOT of attention from arkansans.

he'll go to arkansas because he will be king there and play in the SEC. however, itll be a sight to see if he doesnt perform. arkansans arent friendly toward underperforming gifted athletes.

[jefe82]

arkansas has solid recruiting. the entire state is arkansas territory, and im sure DGB is getting ALOT of attention from arkansans.

he'll go to arkansas because he will be king there and play in the SEC. however, itll be a sight to see if he doesnt perform. arkansans arent friendly toward underperforming gifted athletes.

Arky just let Tenpenny go to Bama so I'm not sure how locked down they have their state.

Also, it is rumored that DGB's parents do not like Petrino which is why I think it is between Texas and Mizzou with Mizzou winning out (close to family, close to his girlfriend)

[The Reckoning]

vbookie bet, anyone? :lol

[ThePop]

vbookie bet, anyone? :lol

Arkansas, all in

[bluebellmaniac]

Wow. What do you guys think of this article? Jameis Winston would have commited to Texas if offered. Too late now, he says....recruiting is crazy and thats why I love it. You just never know...

http://mobile.al.com/advbirm/pm_29180/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=6W3Oxzud

We normally concentrate within Texas. I don't think the staff calls every recruit in the top 250 or so to gauge their interest. Maybe they do, if so then maybe he should have seemed more interested. Or maybe he should have picked up a phone or sent them an email. I don't fault our recruiters.

[DMX7]

DGB could go anywhere.

[TFloss32]

TE Vincent Hobbs has committed to Colorado:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Vincent-Hobbs-127226

[DesignatedT]

Rumors saying Addison may switch to Oregon. Would be a shocker to me and a huge loss. If it happens to be true that makes getting Thomas Johnson a must for the Ags.

[DesignatedT]

Also a lot of smoke saying DGB has chosen Missouri over Texas and Arkansas.

[TheMex]

Also a lot of smoke saying DGB has chosen Missouri over Texas and Arkansas.
Yup, if its not Texas I like Mizzou the most.

Tulsa World columnist

johnehoover John E. Hoover
Dorial Green-Beckham will choose #Mizzou instead of #Arkansas or #Sooners, source says. No. 1 prospect in America. #DGB

[TFloss32]

Yup, if its not Texas I like Mizzou the most.

Tulsa World columnist

johnehoover John E. Hoover
Dorial Green-Beckham will choose #Mizzou instead of #Arkansas or #Sooners, source says. No. 1 prospect in America. #DGB

Then there's this...

http://eye-on-recruiting.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/34626598

[ThePop]

Rumors saying Addison may switch to Oregon. Would be a shocker to me and a huge loss. If it happens to be true that makes getting Thomas Johnson a must for the Ags.

I think ya'll will get TJ, having Devante Harris really helps.

[benefactor]

I leave on vacation for a week and all kinds of crazy shit happens. :lol

FWIW...Santos' mom talked a lot about how relocating to Tennessee was going to be tough(the whole family was going to relocate) because her husband was going to have a hard time finding a job. She's a nurse so there were no problems for her, but he was a different story. Still...I'm shocked at the news. Hopefully she is at work tomorrow so I can find out the whole story behind the switch.

[TheMex]

I really don't want Addison to go to Oregon. Now that A&M is not playing vs us I care less about they recruiting. Aggies won't do much with or without him, Oregon is just getting so much better though.

[Sisk]

I leave on vacation for a week and all kinds of crazy shit happens. :lol

FWIW...Santos' mom talked a lot about how relocating to Tennessee was going to be tough(the whole family was going to relocate) because her husband was going to have a hard time finding a job. She's a nurse so there were no problems for her, but he was a different story. Still...I'm shocked at the news. Hopefully she is at work tomorrow so I can find out the whole story behind the switch.

You work with his mother? Nice.


Addison would be a big loss. I don't expect him to flip considering he's close friends with Matt Davis (who already signed his LOI) and he's been all about the "AggSwaggMovement" that Davis, Williams, and him started.

Can't wait for Wednesday so all this shit is over with.

[TFloss32]

Senior highlights of ATH Daje Johnson:

http://www.youtube.com/v/VNBu_TQC0G4

[the chronic]

Also a lot of smoke saying DGB has chosen Missouri over Texas and Arkansas.

Funny how his recruitment has played out.

My cousin said he met some guys close to DGB on camp circuit and he sincerely felt DGB gave them no idea whatsoever where he was leaning. Yet all the pay sites and analysts feel they know - while his teammates he sees every day still have no idea. At that point it was rumored he was OU lean and he was package deal with Gunnar Kiel (my cousin pointed out DGB's teammates thought this was hilarious because he told them he never even met or even talked to Kiel when this was blowing up the internet).

The only true inference to make is that he is close to family and has tons of twitter posts to his girlfriend on how they are perfect together. That is only solid info and why I've always felt he would go to Mizzou or Arky for proximity.

All the smoke is from an Oklahoma reporter that claims to have a source that leaked. I'm not believing it. But At this point I think Mizzou is solid leader with Arky in second and Texas pretty much a hail mary.

[the chronic]

I really don't want Addison to go to Oregon. Now that A&M is not playing vs us I care less about they recruiting. Aggies won't do much with or without him, Oregon is just getting so much better though.

Free article on rivals on why Addison looking at Oregon for those interested.

http://oregon.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1324871

"That is one of the things that made me take another look at Oregon," Addison said. "A lot of kids growing up and about to become a young adult like myself, going thousands of miles away from home is hard. To have your best friend possibly be there with you that takes some of the stress of being away from your family away. To have my best friend there would be a great addition to being at Oregon."

Allen agreed.

"That would be just awesome, playing on the same team as your best friend, being college roommates," he said.

[Sisk]

Just saw that article. Not good. He hasn't said anything on twitter worth noting. Hopefully Matt Davis and Trey Williams are in his ear these next couple of days.

[DesignatedT]

Don Harris is reporting that Colin Blake is going to sign with Florida State. Pretty good news for you guys considering he isn't going to TCU or OU.

[TheMex]

5 star OT Zach Banner picks USC over UW and OU

[ColinB]

Hope Hobbs enjoys Colorado and sees some success there. I commend him for how he handle the whole situation with UT.


As for DGB, I'd be surprised if he chose Missouri. I really thought he would choose Arkansas. I won't believe anything until Wednesday though. Also, he is another player who has handled his situation with class, so good luck to him. :toast

[TFloss32]

5 star OT Zach Banner picks USC over UW and OU

I remember the kid saying how much he likes Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA even before the 2011 class signed. It was meant to be.

[TFloss32]

The drama of DB Landon Collins' recruitment won't go away:

http://outkickthecoverage.com/five-star-recruit-landon-collins-mom-alleges-nick-saban-promised-job-to-recruits-girlfriend.php

[shyne]

Gerry Hamilton at hookem 247 is saying good news is coming for Longhorn fans. It has to be either Cottrell or DGB. I hope its DGB!

[TFloss32]

Gerry Hamilton at hookem 247 is saying good news is coming for Longhorn fans. It has to be either Cottrell or DGB. I hope its DGB!

My guess is Cottrell will announce for UT tonight or early tomorrow. "Good news" is too mild for landing DGB.

[shyne]

My guess is Cottrell will announce for UT tonight or early tomorrow. "Good news" is too mild for landing DGB.

lol ya just wishful thinking

[TFloss32]

My cousin said he met some guys close to DGB on camp circuit and he sincerely felt DGB gave them no idea whatsoever where he was leaning. Yet all the pay sites and analysts feel they know - while his teammates he sees every day still have no idea.

I'm still of the opinion that nobody truly knows but also feel that it's down to Mizzou and Texas. I think Arkansas and OU are out at this point. I keep going back to this one quote from Inside Texas that pretty much sums it up as to how I think this whole thing is going down. I'm giving the slight lead to Mizzou hoping the kid will go with his gut:

"First, we (Texas) think we’re out in front but this is where it gets tricky. We discussed how the parents trust Mack and the Texas staff more than the other schools. We discussed how Sally Brown has endeared herself to Mrs. Beckham so we lead there. So in terms of the parents, we are the preferred school. The problem is you have a young man in high school with a girlfriend and tons of friends in the area so he’s having second thoughts about going so far from home. We think he’ll have the best chance for success at our school and the parents agree, but right now the young man is torn."

[TFloss32]

lol ya just wishful thinking

Good way to stir up your readership, though.

[shyne]

Good way to stir up your readership, though.

I used my 30 day free trial at a time that I thought some good stuff would come out lol.

[the chronic]

My guess is Cottrell will announce for UT tonight or early tomorrow. "Good news" is too mild for landing DGB.

Haha exactly my thoughts. Now if it said "earth shattering news", then we may be in business.

[the chronic]

I'm still of the opinion that nobody truly knows but also feel that it's down to Mizzou and Texas. I think Arkansas and OU are out at this point. I keep going back to this one quote from Inside Texas that pretty much sums it up as to how I think this whole thing is going down. I'm giving the slight lead to Mizzou hoping the kid will go with his gut:

"First, we (Texas) think we’re out in front but this is where it gets tricky. We discussed how the parents trust Mack and the Texas staff more than the other schools. We discussed how Sally Brown has endeared herself to Mrs. Beckham so we lead there. So in terms of the parents, we are the preferred school. The problem is you have a young man in high school with a girlfriend and tons of friends in the area so he’s having second thoughts about going so far from home. We think he’ll have the best chance for success at our school and the parents agree, but right now the young man is torn."


I started getting sucked into the Texas hype from reading from Texas sites, but remember JS and Cigar / Asset have the burnt orange glasses on. And they are reporting what DGB is telling Texas directly. I'm guessing DGB is giving all the schools strong feedback like that to be polite - as he comes across as a smart and respectful kid.

Even if he does strongly prefer Texas coaches, the deal breaker for me thinking Mizzou has huge lead is the girlfriend. For us it may seem foolish - but his girlfriend is probably his sanity at this point and young love is young love. Hell, follow his twitter posts (@DorialGB5) and I think that speaks louder than everything. He is either a few hours drive away, or a plane ride away from the girlfriend.


Latest post from DGB (he must be sick of hearing it from everybody haha)-


http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1741956951/image_normal.jpg
DorialGB5 (http://twitter.com/#%21/DorialGB5) DGB5

It's my time to make my own decision. Dnt need anyone to tell me where to go cuz it's all on me #mytime (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23mytime)

7 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/DorialGB5/status/164131188976525313)

[the chronic]

Funny comment from Sporting News story just posted on DGB picking Mizzou rumor -


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http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-01-30/national-signing-day-2012-dorial-green-beckham-keeps-them-guessing#ixzz1kzOSYVkl

But coming off this weekend’s official visit to Missouri, it appeared that somebody told somebody that somebody heard that Green-Beckham loved the visit and was already on board with the Tigers. That’s about as “official” as the rumor was, yet it nearly went viral that Green-Beckham was heading to Missouri.

John Beckham, the receiver’s father and high school coach put the rumor to rest, telling one media outlet that nothing was decided yet.

[shyne]

Gerry just posted this at 247

Earlier today based on multiple sources it appeared that everything was trending the way of Missouri in the race for the five-star receiver.

I'm here to tell you right now, the Longhorns are absolutely still in this thing.

[billfromlaketravis]

Funny comment from Sporting News story just posted on DGB picking Mizzou rumor -


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http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-01-30/national-signing-day-2012-dorial-green-beckham-keeps-them-guessing#ixzz1kzOSYVkl

But coming off this weekend’s official visit to Missouri, it appeared that somebody told somebody that somebody heard that Green-Beckham loved the visit and was already on board with the Tigers. That’s about as “official” as the rumor was, yet it nearly went viral that Green-Beckham was heading to Missouri.

John Beckham, the receiver’s father and high school coach put the rumor to rest, telling one media outlet that nothing was decided yet.


An unfortunate development of the internet age.

I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but Bryce Cottrell would be a good get. I watched his senior film on Rivals, and the kid can play.

GH followed up his "Good News Mysteriso" thread with a thread about Texas absolutely still being in it with DGB, and said the two threads were related. Fingers crossed.

[The Reckoning]

ill make it rain with my vbookie if we get DGB

[shyne]

Bill how much in the know is Gerry?

[billfromlaketravis]

Bill how much in the know is Gerry?


I've also liked Gerry Hamilton's work, but not necessarily his ego. I've followed his work since the beginning. He is allegedly tight with Major. He is a really talented guy, who sometimes gets into some bad patterns. I will give him credit for calling out Justin Hopkins texting Cottrell while he was on an official visit to Texas. That was bullshit. I don't curse very often on here, but that was necessary.

To answer your question, I think Hamilton has the best sources on the Hook Em 247 staff. He is far and away 247 Sports' best reporter. There's a reason why he's writing so many national articles.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook Em 247 , Cottrell is in. Welcome to the 40 Acres Bryce.

[shyne]

Another good pickup

[DesignatedT]

Hmmm. Ridgeway concerned about playing time and now they sign another DE.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Ridgeway looks like he can contribute as a freshman whereas Cottrell looks like he needs a redshirt year before receiving playing time.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Bryce looks like he could switch to LB.

[billfromlaketravis]

Hmmm. Ridgeway concerned about playing time and now they sign another DE.


And TAMU received a commitment from a DE yesterday. Does Polo effect Ridgeway?

[DesignatedT]

Everyone knows we're incredibly thin at the position. He would undoubtedly be the best DL recruit we've landed in the past 4 years (its been that bad). Polo doesn't change that.

[billfromlaketravis]

Everyone knows we're incredibly thin at the position. He would undoubtedly be the best DL recruit we've landed in the past 4 years (its been that bad). Polo doesn't change that.


Yes Aggies can have it both ways.

[billfromlaketravis]

Corey Thompson has decommitted from TAMU and committed to LSU. If that sounds familiar, it should.

[TFloss32]

Hmmm. Ridgeway concerned about playing time and now they sign another DE.

FWIW, it's being reported that one has nothing to do with the other. Different players, different positions. Texas has been chasing a weakside DE in this class for a long time.

[TFloss32]

DorialGB5 DGB5
It's my time to make my own decision. Dnt need anyone to tell me where to go cuz it's all on me #mytime

Mods on both Hook 'Em 24/7 and OrangeBloods have changed their tones from earlier in the day. Not sure what happened or what information they came upon, but the mood is a bit different.

[UTHorns34]

Changed their tones to the effect that it's not looking bright for Texas? I have always thought that he would end up here. With the relationship we have had and the negative feelings towards Petrino and Arky, Missouri IMO just is not better to go to than Texas. I realize he wants to stay closer to home, but damn, Austin is a direct flight from Springfield. ish him the best and no hard feelings. He has been class act the whole time!

[TheMex]

DorialGB5 DGB5
It's my time to make my own decision. Dnt need anyone to tell me where to go cuz it's all on me #mytime

Mods on both Hook 'Em 24/7 and OrangeBloods have changed their tones from earlier in the day. Not sure what happened or what information they came upon, but the mood is a bit different.

From positive to negative or from negative to positive??

[TFloss32]

Changed their tones to the effect that it's not looking bright for Texas? I have always thought that he would end up here. With the relationship we have had and the negative feelings towards Petrino and Arky, Missouri IMO just is not better to go to than Texas. I realize he wants to stay closer to home, but damn, Austin is a direct flight from Springfield. ish him the best and no hard feelings. He has been class act the whole time!


From positive to negative or from negative to positive??

Sorry to the other guys that posted the info earlier tonight. I didn't see it on the previous page until just now. Basically Texas is very much in the race and it's not all Mizzou as it seemed earlier.

[TheMex]

Also, what have you heard about offering Corey Coleman?? Anything about an offer coming up if we don't land DGB Wednesday morning??

[billfromlaketravis]

Also, what have you heard about offering Corey Coleman?? Anything about an offer coming up if we don't land DGB Wednesday morning??



I think it would be too late at that point. I think Texas is all in on DGB, it could always change tomorrow, but I don't see another offer going out.

Side note, I like Corey Coleman quite a bit. He was the logical replacement for TJ, but I'm very happy that Texas got Daje.

[bluetrumpet]

Anyone know a good website (for iPhone) to watch DGB commit tomorrow? 8 am?

[benefactor]

So according to Santos' mom, Texas had a player decommit and that is how they were able to sign him. They were always interested but had no scholarship available until now. She said it was a player that went to A&M instead. Who was that?

It was funny hearing her talk about the reps for both OSU and Tennessee. They kept asking them, "What are you going to do when Texas comes calling?" They were scared to death...and for good reason. She also said that Diaz told him that there would a lot of competition, but "you are mine." Sounds like Diaz is confident that Santos will be on the field contributing sooner than later. Mack also took them to his house and gave them a tour. She said the house is otherworldly. I didn't know Mack's wife was an architect...you learn something new everyday.

Mack also played the family card with Dalton's brother...told him to "check his track record" when it comes to family members. Ugh...I wish Mack would go away from this approach. I don't want to get burned again with the whole family loyalty thing.

[TheMex]

Anyone know a good website (for iPhone) to watch DGB commit tomorrow? 8 am?

Days here 9am

https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/drt/si?p=CAA&ut=AFAKxlQAAAAATyf39ZXXhKA-ao_GO-5yDivz1kwWjmWO

[TFloss32]

So according to Santos' mom, Texas had a player decommit and that is how they were able to sign him. They were always interested but had no scholarship available until now. She said it was a player that went to A&M instead. Who was that?

It was funny hearing her talk about the reps for both OSU and Tennessee. They kept asking them, "What are you going to do when Texas comes calling?" They were scared to death...and for good reason. She also said that Diaz told him that there would a lot of competition, but "you are mine." Sounds like Diaz is confident that Santos will be on the field contributing sooner than later. Mack also took them to his house and gave them a tour. She said the house is otherworldly. I didn't know Mack's wife was an architect...you learn something new everyday.

Mack also played the family card with Dalton's brother...told him to "check his track record" when it comes to family members. Ugh...I wish Mack would go away from this approach. I don't want to get burned again with the whole family loyalty thing.

Thanks for the update. Sally apparently made quite a bit of money in North Carolina back in the day when she was in real estate, but I didn't know she had an architecture background. Their current house looks pretty sick from the outside. I think Brewer took a picture of it over banquet weekend.

[TFloss32]

Manny Diaz visited 2013 TE Durham Smythe of Belton recently:

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28197

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekHo_50HhNM

[ColinB]

You can see a couple pictures of Brown's house here:

http://www.piarch.com/portfolio.php?cat=3&id=12&img=77

[billfromlaketravis]

You can see a couple pictures of Brown's house here:

http://www.piarch.com/portfolio.php?cat=3&id=12&img=77


C Brew tweeted some ridiculous photos of Mack's house. You can probably find the photos on his Twitter Profile.

I also saw some video of the interior on All Access. It's a palace.

[TFloss32]

Five-star DB Shaq Thompson has switched from Cal to Washington:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Shaq-Thompson-113768;_ylt=ApDLAk4Es_3RkJRjEy256JPwOrF_

DB Darion Monroe has switched from A&M to Tulane:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Darion-Monroe-114457;_ylt=AopJ0HjSypLuaRQHlekOZ6JIPZB4

[TFloss32]

Good picture of 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes to show you what he's working with:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420465_343678808986283_100000325005449_1191395_149 451619_n.jpg

[ColinB]

Shaq Thompson is a stud. Pretty big move for the Huskies. Lupoi must of had a big impact on him.

[billfromlaketravis]

Good picture of 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes to show you what he's working with:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420465_343678808986283_100000325005449_1191395_149 451619_n.jpg



I believe Swoopes swatted and dunked on Julius Randle in a Whitewright - PCA game. Great athlete.

[the chronic]

Good picture of 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes to show you what he's working with:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420465_343678808986283_100000325005449_1191395_149 451619_n.jpg

those poor white boys never stood a chance haha


nice find floss, seems like the ceiling is pretty high for swoopes

[TFloss32]

those poor white boys never stood a chance haha


nice find floss, seems like the ceiling is pretty high for swoopes

It was posted on OB. Definitely one of the best athletes in the state.

[the chronic]

I love how Swoopes has that deceptive burst of speed like Vince. Doesn't look like the legs are churning so it throws you off a bit.

[the chronic]

Recruiting Nation ESPN news:


Lastly will be tomorrow's inevitable news of the nation's top receiver, Dorial Green-Beckham, donning the cap of either Arkansas or Missouri, and not Texas, during his live announcement at 9:15 a.m. CT on ESPNU.

Texas gave a valiant effort in pursuit of DGB, getting him to come on an official visit and making several stops to Springfield, Mo. But it doesn't appear to be enough.

[the chronic]

DB Darion Monroe has switched from A&M to Tulane:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Darion-Monroe-114457;_ylt=AopJ0HjSypLuaRQHlekOZ6JIPZB4


I saw that earlier. I get losing recruits to LSU or Oregon. But Tulane? Wow.

[ThePop]

I don't think we get DGB, but ESPN doesn't know anything.

[the chronic]

I don't think we get DGB, but ESPN doesn't know anything.

I don't believe anything the national guys say. But this came from local Hornsnation guy. Only way this is valid comment is if DGB contacted Texas staff to let them know, in which case Hornsnation guys may have found out. But who knows - I think 98% of comments on DGB are people talking out of their ass.

[TFloss32]

Updated the rankings to reflect Rivals’ most recent list since there have been so many guys switching schools at the last minute. The OOS names Texas has pursued in the past are at the bottom.

1.) DE, Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan (6-4, 275) Florida State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mario-Edwards-106231;_ylt=AitQE8IdGCiDcYU7V70T4tPwOrF_

2.) RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo (5-11, 190) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Johnathan-Gray-103880;_ylt=AtZ5yIKmfd1xgrgwpaE.HDzwOrF_

3.) RB, Trey Williams, Spring DeKaney (5-8, 175) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Trey-Williams-104073;_ylt=AuOA8YIQQSk.HY7QdKAZS8tIPZB4

4.) DT, Malcom Brown, Brenham (6-2, 280) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Malcom-Brown-103353;_ylt=AoOdXcmWmN6dpQu7GBRqY7vwOrF_

5.) WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline (6-0, 180) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Thomas-Johnson-110750;_ylt=AkyTWZw.OwEB0cJPpUgSvm7wOrF_

6.) ATH, Kendall Sanders, Athens (6-1, 175) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kendall-Sanders-100333;_ylt=AiwNqMW6VEQuYh8DMmc30dDwOrF_

7.) WR, Cayleb Jones, Austin High (6-3, 198) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Cayleb-Jones-98700;_ylt=AnUNgTJcOigKdf3EpBkvh7ZIPZB4

8.) DT, Javonte Magee, San Antonio Sam Houston (6-5, 262) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Javonte-Magee-104642;_ylt=AlbB7iwgohbfQ1XbeqDnkZfwOrF_

9.) OT, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson (6-7, 300) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kennedy-Estelle-119649;_ylt=AgQGkUGQTstvh40mGOPZD4rwOrF_

10.) CB, DeVante Harris, Mesquite Horn (5-11, 160) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-DeVante-Harris-113226;_ylt=AhU4TQyeDeN_KsmSmEfzDWpIPZB4

11.) S, LaDarrell McNeil, Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins (6-1, 190) Tennessee
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-LaDarrell-McNeil-89921;_ylt=AkWzvBg15MAjc__Cwt1JVYNIPZB4

12.) OG, Curtis Riser, DeSoto (6-3, 283) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Curtis-Riser-102649;_ylt=Avi16MNWYSDp_xeKcINrttJIPZB4

13.) ATH, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower (5-10, 182) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Bralon-Addison-81314;_ylt=AkSAvjWjolaLInewDO7yVbVIPZB4

14.) OT, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights (6-6, 269) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Camrhon-Hughes-118772;_ylt=AjmnsgfBmQADHSukdFnDbsVIPZB4

15.) QB, Matt Davis, Klein Forest (6-2, 202) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Matt-Davis-94383;_ylt=AmXYrK58zgNfZra5mC7iuC1IPZB4

16.) DE, Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield (6-4, 250) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Hassan-Ridgeway-110962;_ylt=AiAY3LN3ue4p1kDTpTJMC8VIPZB4

17.) LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline (6-1, 208) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Peter-Jinkens-110751;_ylt=AstgG2fEywGG5Tx_O0Vpqy7wOrF_

18.) ATH, Orlando "Duke" Thomas, Copperas Cove (5-11, 175) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Orlando-Thomas-123002;_ylt=AjhiA9lCLnznuvsk9_cVWdXwOrF_

19.) C, Mike Matthews, Fort Bend Elkins (6-3, 260) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Mike-Matthews-80517;_ylt=AkMXcsitup5DtEvlcJfcn_1IPZB4

20.) OG, John Michael McGee, Texas High (6-4, 260) Oklahoma
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-JohnMichael-McGee-104801;_ylt=AvI6BAb9orvNWYROeSWxGf5IPZB4

21.) S, Colin Blake, San Antonio Brandeis (6-3, 185) Florida State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Colin-Blake-124103;_ylt=Anfloca4823rPBtvMUJElkNIPZB4

22.) DE, Devonte Fields, Arlington Martin (6-4, 240) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Devonte-Fields-119099;_ylt=AnxPNKaRQdaRpX6.Wrjj4hJIPZB4

23.) WR, Dominique Wheeler, Crockett (6-1, 176) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Dominique-Wheeler-122216;_ylt=ApTOXhUJtm17gRtHNjuzC5ZIPZB4

24.) DE, Michael Starts, Waco La Vega (6-4, 282) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Michael-Starts-116604;_ylt=AgfK6q2Kr01qYaj4.S8GFmdIPZB4

25.) QB, Trevor Knight, San Antonio Reagan (6-3, 195) Oklahoma
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Trevor-Knight-104915;_ylt=AvWTi3FZUXXfsIsdyP68ZVlIPZB4

[TFloss32]

26.) RB, Jonathan Williams, Allen (5-11, 205) Arkansas
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jonathan-Williams-120250;_ylt=AnZ8ZeLGRc0ZZQ6ven2MJG9IPZB4

27.) ATH, Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson (5-10, 185) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Daje-Johnson-123363;_ylt=ApifhrpjHYOp5n18Q8iV6wBIPZB4

28.) ATH, Edward Pope, Carthage (6-3, 170) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Edward-Pope-109373;_ylt=AlL48KXvwpnWrDLoZv1s7TNIPZB4

29.) ATH, Corey Coleman, Richardson Pearce (5-11, 180) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Corey-Coleman-107077;_ylt=AkQA8Wg.0n2PKLNLfMRWJBZIPZB4

30.) ATH, Reginald Davis, Tenaha (6-1, 185) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reginald-Davis-115123;_ylt=Ank5ivrpTlR6KFuKUzqdbFJIPZB4

31.) CB, Justin Thomas, West Orange-Stark (5-9, 170) Utah
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Justin-Thomas-99212;_ylt=AtjW_JgISG1jVkvSCUqOjxFIPZB4

32.) CB, Bryson Echols, DeSoto (5-10, 175) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Bryson-Echols-118357;_ylt=AiC2Boz3auM2Y4MnmIX9uK7wOrF_

33.) LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan (6-1, 220) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jordan-Richmond-113340;_ylt=As1GEpaKNxhQKdaqRTx85hRIPZB4

34.) LB, Brian Nance, Euless Trinity (6-3, 210) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Brian-Nance-115050;_ylt=AjRfESv8uV0z7td3wqgSFN1IPZB4

35.) TE, Griffin Gilbert, Austin Lake Travis (6-5, 215) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Griffin-Gilbert-99674;_ylt=AmMkxcB4tjh4XylzfqlfpFbwOrF_

36.) DT, Paul Boyette, Jr., Humble (6-4, 280) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Paul-BoyetteJr.-94436;_ylt=AjrJ0m0S3ibflwxMyrv6bpfwOrF_

37.) DE, Danielle Hunter, Katy Morton Ranch (6-5, 235) LSU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Danielle-Hunter-119658;_ylt=AsBZMM2cMc9EA.kxMDy5zrRIPZB4

38.) LB, Tim Cole, Brenham (6-2, 220) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Timothy-Cole-103352;_ylt=AsBtiYnrvep8zhVLmeg27JxIPZB4

39.) QB, Ford Childress, Houston Kinkaid (6-4, 210) West Virginia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ford-Childress-118697;_ylt=AvK0kTZ9fsl9YT32CrC4wz1IPZB4

40.) S, Corey Thompson, Fort Bend Elkins (6-2, 205) LSU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Corey-Thompson-94381;_ylt=Aolsvf.1GyATFubI4aM.J_RIPZB4

41.) S, Adrian Colbert, Mineral Wells (6-1, 193) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Adrian-Colbert-132889;_ylt=AkyzLYqd71fNCjRE2JsxbvxIPZB4

42.) ATH, Dominic Ramacher, Denton Guyer (6-3, 230) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Dominic-Ramacher-122502;_ylt=AqtvdB0dTfVUrlqtrcPPh.pIPZB4

43.) WR, Marcus Johnson, League City Clear Springs (6-1, 180) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Johnson-108805;_ylt=AgSoYN.L5CuvFZyh549E0P9IPZB4

44.) RB, BJ Catalon, Houston Westside (5-8, 190) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-B.J.-Catalon-114729;_ylt=AnfOjrNGuSEi.QfrLljOkyJIPZB4

45.) QB, Clayton Nicholas, Abilene Cooper (6-3, 205) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Clayton-Nicholas-113703;_ylt=AtoGyEhbkUrW430C4IqqceFIPZB4

46.) OT, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Haltom (6-6, 265) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Halapoulivaati-Vaitai-105447;_ylt=AhLzjEvOneYnA6WODUuwEwNIPZB4

47.) DE, Michael Richardson, DeSoto (6-2, 228) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Michael-Richardson-110515;_ylt=Ahb_4w4EDF7EuDAX.RxtUkHwOrF_

48.) DE, Polo Manukainiu, Euless Trinity (6-6, 256) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Polo-Manukainiu-119907;_ylt=AnUktEG4oBrzlQ7b.JshQ0NIPZB4

49.) QB, Tommy Armstrong, Cibolo Steele (6-2, 210) Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Tommy-Armstrong-113691;_ylt=Ag7BMU.gVPZZ3JQfQy93oh1IPZB4

50.) OT, Adam Butler, Duncanville (6-5, 288) Vanderbilt
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Adam-Butler-122635;_ylt=AqcGJQwdy4r4XrNuIfIqObLwOrF_

[TFloss32]

51.) RB, Tim Wright, La Marque (5-10, 185)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Tim-Wright-99211;_ylt=AteFWpZBx77VlsLTpLLgVIZIPZB4

52.) LB, Dalton Santos, Van (6-3, 252) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Dalton-Santos-109994;_ylt=AjZH_rLiBJLQ1A0FUx_8rPFIPZB4

53.) WR, Kiante' Griffin, Carrollton Hebron (6-0, 200) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kiante'-Griffin-110653;_ylt=AlbOhwEWoaEfhpFauhS1yfvwOrF_

54.) CB, La'Darius Newbold, Lancaster (6-0, 180) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-La'Darius-Newbold-95717;_ylt=AupGZCy6dmfokXz1__SPpJpIPZB4

55.) OT, Kyle Fuller, Wylie (6-5, 265) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kyle-Fuller-122638;_ylt=AiGcizW7HObGHnBJi.X95aBIPZB4

56.) DT, Alex Norman, Dallas Bishop Dunne (6-4, 285) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Norman-123256;_ylt=AjcVMaUmcAfG68n71Mpv8L5IPZB4

57.) ATH, Nicky Baratti, Klein Oak (6-2, 215) Notre Dame
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Nicky-Baratti-113682;_ylt=Aju_YFzu0EVCOuD60EPZq5xIPZB4

58.) LB, Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan (6-2, 225) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alex-DeLaTorre-94917;_ylt=AgREJenwWBOxW2EJS_vUDX3wOrF_

59.) DE, Taiwan Johnson, Manvel (6-3, 240) Arkansas
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Taiwan-Johnson-122553;_ylt=ArhT_opMpGhKzMQuUKxhbU9IPZB4

60.) OT, Trey Keenan, Argyle (6-5, 270) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Trey-Keenan-114491;_ylt=ArAb1NtuIEamfyvzy9adMwjwOrF_

61.) OT, Michael Wilson, Aledo (6-6, 265) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Michael-Wilson-100334;_ylt=ApO0rDsuIUsZ9Vp9abu7NM9IPZB4

62.) CB, Will Hines, Waco High (6-1, 175) Arkansas
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Will-Hines-122202;_ylt=AvCn8N6Gb_eaeLbapPiJlCpIPZB4

63.) OG, Kimo Tipoti, Hurst Bell (6-3, 330) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kimo-Tipoti-119659;_ylt=Ap3YqrVf41_0lgdfGhJAtHBIPZB4

64.) DT, Donald Hopkins, Lago Vista (6-2, 270) Houston
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Donald-Hopkins-120669;_ylt=Akbmlf1_ybo.gaEVttrF1z1IPZB4

65.) ATH, Kolby Listenbee, Arlington Bowie (6-0, 170) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kolby-Listenbee-110672;_ylt=AkZ0R8A_C58o9tMxyAQV.cdIPZB4

66.) OG, Germain Ifedi, Houston Westside (6-5, 304) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Germain-Ifedi-109365;_ylt=ArGV.htuOjA2XG8yMTZKYErwOrF_

67.) DE, Deatrich Wise, Carrollton Hebron (6-5, 235) Arkansas
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Deatrich-Wise-114289;_ylt=AqG.1bJ8uEMemmrCLefu0MVIPZB4

68.) WR, Quan West, Willis (6-4, 208) Iowa State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quan-West-105811;_ylt=AqQW0g9vmkeXfduv3i70b7FIPZB4

69.) CB, Ashton Lampkin, Fort Worth Dunbar (6-1, 185) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ashton-Lampkin-122637;_ylt=AlU7XpVDnQQKGbFXY.ItphHwOrF_

70.) OT, Tim Hines, Bryan (6-5, 305)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Tim-Hines-110734;_ylt=Ap9wTzSqj16iCtJ5BEZY6mxIPZB4

71.) LB, Jeremiah Tshimanga, Richland (6-3, 229) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jeremiah-Tshimanga-116424;_ylt=Av9VMB9TR9woh2z59cOIrDrwOrF_

72.) LB, AJ Hilliard, Klein Oak (6-2, 215) TCU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-A.J.-Hilliard-118712;_ylt=AjERxqpmmhEfgq7rNbphzgJIPZB4

73.) OT, Simon Goines, Keller Central (6-7, 290) UCLA
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Simon-Goines-119143;_ylt=AgPAIgpMpaK3vqrFALAc89pIPZB4

74.) CB, Ryan Reid, Sherman (5-11, 187) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ryan-Reid-121661;_ylt=ApXh0TWKIKMQFY_aCmZNiYlIPZB4

75.) DE, Eric Davis, Tyler John Tyler (6-3, 240) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Eric-Davis-114451;_ylt=AkL2qPil_fiEphbm5z932JDwOrF_

[TFloss32]

76.) S, Aiavion Edwards, Stephenville (6-1, 205) Baylor
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Aiavion-Edwards-104772;_ylt=Aj_mEcOCjq_AG0iR_93Ic9NIPZB4

77.) OT, Seaver Myers, Friendswood (6-6, 290) SMU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Seaver-Myers-120416;_ylt=AuHP31A.9mANWrB91B2ycb1IPZB4

78.) ATH, Zack Sanchez, Keller Central (6-0, 172) Oklahoma
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Zack-Sanchez-109995;_ylt=AkzJGS1_Ef3inHivVrLi0qdIPZB4

79.) TE, Vincent Hobbs, Mesquite Horn (6-3, 230) Colorado
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Vincent-Hobbs-127226;_ylt=AgD84.CNyuR1L1MylxR7RstIPZB4

80.) CB, Jalen Mills, DeSoto (6-0, 180) LSU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jalen-Mills-120556;_ylt=AlrpkIvdmJ.ngpqRFjGGt.pIPZB4

81.) OG, Hiva Lutui, Euless Trinity (6-3, 284) Utah
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Hiva-Lutui-109431;_ylt=AkSfVQyxUNfkF5pjlcJ8ZpPwOrF_

82.) ATH, Damien Lawry, Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins (6-0, 175) Iowa State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Damien-Lawry-89920;_ylt=AqL7YxKPwWpnAuEI5NM8WxTwOrF_

83.) ATH, Daniel Brooks, Rockdale (5-10, 170) Oklahoma
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Daniel-Brooks-109588;_ylt=AnK10GuhwCsV5gsvoZj0Nw_wOrF_

84.) LB, Ben Weaver, Klein (6-1, 225) Boise State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ben-Weaver-125856;_ylt=AkirmCvW9aARdzMVw6h8.H7wOrF_

85.) QB, Jalen Overstreet, Tatum (6-2, 205) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jalen-Overstreet-119442;_ylt=Avsxh5YGO4442k7YsbHFtXhIPZB4

86.) RB, Quinton White, A&M Consolidated (5-8, 180) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quinton-White-125601;_ylt=AqaYJx41C_3Zhlvk8uYaWNHwOrF_

87.) OG, Aderius Epps, Cedar Hill (6-2, 295) Kansas State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Aderius-Epps-110019;_ylt=AsU0f04Yrnu_ASyZpF0Eo59IPZB4

88.) S, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston (6-0, 191) Texas A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Kenneth-Marshall-99671;_ylt=An_1050OCmX11l5WlNyE52HwOrF_

89.) QB, TJ Millweard, Fort Worth All-Saints (6-4, 230) UCLA
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-TJ-Millweard-122988;_ylt=AnUgng66hNIiXl9E7zm5a6xIPZB4

90.) RB, Shane Rhodes, Klein Collins (5-6, 160) Boise State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Shane-Rhodes-114247;_ylt=Apqk14WuCePaGY7QSrkWEolIPZB4

91.) DE, Caleb Bluiett, Beaumont West Brook (6-3, 235) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Caleb-Bluiett-118580;_ylt=ArBCycafRg879LZ3w5yNvhZIPZB4

92.) CB, Laiu Moeakiola, Euless Trinity (6-0, 185) Arizona State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Laiu-Moeakiola-111453;_ylt=Ap3DLpUt6w6SMEjVQDK0pHXwOrF_

93.) OG, Jared Kaster, Rice Consolidated (6-4, 268) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jared-Kaster-124111;_ylt=ApnS.NKeMVZVYSQj1t99M.RIPZB4

94.) DE, Victor Irokansi, Pflugerville Hendrickson (6-4, 230) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Victor-Irokansi-100326;_ylt=An2hi7hb2hhrFHyPvCshSOpIPZB4

95.) OG, Toye Adewon, Frisco Liberty (6-4, 285) Navy
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Toye-Adewon-133912;_ylt=AoCfYNZ.CxK2pY.4DlH8N07wOrF_

96.) OT, Christian Okafor, Houston Westbury (6-6, 300) California
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Christian-Okafor-116423;_ylt=AhFXYzirRfHvGdTfWSvHoBZIPZB4

97.) OT, Jordan Roos, Celina (6-6, 300) Purdue
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jordan-Roos-116636;_ylt=AmEXDo4.urlVYJD_IX8ttiFIPZB4

98.) LB, Ryan Flannigan, Fort Bend Marshall (6-1, 200) Texas Tech
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Ryan-Flannigan-123271;_ylt=Amz9AfS0DFsT4jxEMBx0LGZIPZB4

99.) LB, Lincoln Richard, Everman (6-3, 215) SMU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Lincoln-Richard-106019;_ylt=AiH726OJg8BsQAlE_fggsVnwOrF_

100.) OT, Greg Brantley, Carthage (6-7, 305) OK State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Greg-Brantley-120175;_ylt=AtzdBqkNAju.WF5iMGoI9rfwOrF

[TFloss32]

Out-of-State Prospects (listed by overall national ranking)

1.) WR, Dorial Green-Beckham, Hillcrest (Springfield, MO) (6-6, 220) Missouri
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Dorial-Green-Beckham-98834;_ylt=AqOrioiH3fF6V9nUGG1jDZdGPZB4

2.) OL, DJ Humphries, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC) (6-5, 265) Florida
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-D.J.-Humphries-111707;_ylt=AireSoHzB1en6S8uAd2V8uZGPZB4

9.) DE, Noah Spence, Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, PA) (6-4, 245) Ohio State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Noah-Spence-93798;_ylt=ArZ0uWkLqBi0NerWd2RD1sBGPZB4

16.) OT, Zach Banner, Lakes (Lakewood, Washington) (6-9, 310) USC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Zach-Banner-98654;_ylt=AmSuxqSz4Q4b53CTgE0Eh7tGPZB4

17.) S, Landon Collins, Dutchtown (Geismar, LA) (5-11, 199) Alabama
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Landon-Collins-102551;_ylt=Ai2REDVIEV7AfMy1iJ5brUxGPZB4

18.) ATH, Nelson Agholor, Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL) (6-2, 180) USC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Nelson-Agholor-115476;_ylt=AlXkPCNNFERLofkAFfflo4ZGPZB4

23.) OT, John Theus, Bolles (Jacksonville, FL) (6-6, 292) Georgia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John-Theus-99173;_ylt=AsYtJMdJ1S1mUsyJIXOThj9GPZB4

32.) OT, Andrus Peat, Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) (6-7, 305) Stanford
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Andrus-Peat-105073;_ylt=AqnGBBpRzaFEh8sxqF_3pZlGPZB4

61.) DT, Arik Armstead, Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, CA) (6-8, 280) Oregon
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Arik-Armstead-99535;_ylt=AqGpwZePWxQ5_03sPx5PO8bwOrF_

88.) CB, Geno Smith, St. Pius X (Atlanta, GA) (5-11, 180) Alabama
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Geno-Smith-109646;_ylt=Ao9CF8fnDC3WJLP1RKoafk5GPZB4

125.) DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) (6-3, 222) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Torshiro-Davis-121419;_ylt=AoG8S2auQ.AjldTofA4FZ7xGPZB4

194.) TE, Christo Kourtzidis, Lutheran (Orange, CA) (6-4, 230) Florida State
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Christo-Kourtzidis-124234;_ylt=AlSq1ueOm5iGcMn87fGYRifwOrF_

234.) OT, Vadal Alexander, Buford (Buford, GA) (6-6, 310) LSU
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Vadal-Alexander-108515;_ylt=AgzEank1uROm.LraufT5mRBGPZB4

NR.) QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ) (6-2, 195) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Connor-Brewer-93534;_ylt=AtfnLhZLl1vfuhCaS0FZEcbwOrF_

[the chronic]

Out-of-State Prospects (listed by overall national ranking)

23.) OT, John Theus, Bolles (Jacksonville, FL) (6-6, 292) Georgia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-John-Theus-99173;_ylt=AsYtJMdJ1S1mUsyJIXOThj9GPZB4

32.) OT, Andrus Peat, Corona Del Sol (Tempe, AZ) (6-7, 305)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Andrus-Peat-105073;_ylt=AqnGBBpRzaFEh8sxqF_3pZlGPZB4



Not surprised at all Peat dropped so much. He looked really unimpressive all week in UA practices and especially in the game. He was getting beat almost every play if you watched him closely. I figured he'd drop at least 20-30 spots if not more after watching.

Sure playing AZ ball doesn't help with low competition, not to mention these games favor D-Line big time. Be that as it may, I felt a lot better losing out on him in seeing he is obviously a guy that does not look ready for prime time.

[the chronic]

From the Cigar on DGB

First off, it sounds like hints and tone are starting to change the coaching staff's thinking about DGB, and now they feel pretty confident they aren't going to get the five star wideout. The family hasn't notified the staff definitively one way or the other, but the way they've answered certain questions along with certain questions they've asked the staff indicates Texas won't finish first in this thing come tomorrow morning. If we had to call it now we'd say about 20% Texas at this point. Or let's put it this way, the Cigar says the staff would be very surprised if the Horns get DGB's signature. Our staff still thinks it's Missouri.


Other updates on DGB

Supposedly OU was called and told they were out. Their sources believe he will pick Mizzou.

Arkansas told Javon Williams WR his offer is committable - which most thought was a backup if they lost out on DGB. So looking like they may be out.

No news Texas has been eliminated, but thoughts are Mizzou has too much to lose and will win this battle.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas also reporting DT Calvin Howell has been dismissed by UT.

[shyne]

Inside Texas also reporting DT Calvin Howell has been dismissed by UT.

What did he do? Oh well guess we will see more Malcom Beast early on with Moore and Jackson.

[shyne]

I was never confident we would get DGB, but its a shame that a player this good is going to a team that will be irrelevent throughout his college career. He wont even sniff a BCS bowl much less a national championship. If he goes to Mizzou hes gone to the NFL in 2 years, cause he wont do much winning there.

[TheMex]

I was never confident we would get DGB, but its a shame that a player this good is going to a team that will be irrelevent throughout his college career. He wont even sniff a BCS bowl much less a national championship. If he goes to Mizzou hes gone to the NFL in 2 years, cause he wont do much winning there.
I know what you mean here but he needs to stay in college 3 yrs (per NCAA rules).

[shyne]

I know what you mean here but he needs to stay in college 3 yrs (per NCAA rules).

cool i didnt know I thought it was two.

[billfromlaketravis]

Inside Texas also reporting DT Calvin Howell has been dismissed by UT.




It's nice to have Quincy Russell waiting in the wings and getting better while not occupying a scholarship. We'll be fine at DT.

[TheMex]

cool i didnt know I thought it was two.
Players who have left after their sophomore year left because they red shirted their first year in college, that's why you were confused. Like Earl Thomas and Vick.

[BevoBoom]

It's nice to have Quincy Russell waiting in the wings and getting better while not occupying a scholarship. We'll be fine at DT.

I gotta think that ship (pun intended) has sailed for Russell...2013 numbers will be tight.
IMO 2013 prospects (especially @ DT) are Blue Chippers.

[TFloss32]

I gotta think that ship (pun intended) has sailed for Russell...2013 numbers will be tight.
IMO 2013 prospects (especially @ DT) are Blue Chippers.

Welcome to the board, Boom.

2013 will be fun at DT because you've got Golden (who was #2 on UT's board) already committed to A&M. Then you have Manning (UT's #1) who is an OU legacy. He'll be at their Junior Day this weekend and I'm hoping he won't get an itch to commit early. It will be interesting to see where Russell fits in and if his spot is controlled by someone else.

[the chronic]

Rivals signing day prep article -
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1324954

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Southwest Region

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/DSC_0039_200_1_5.JPGhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/spacer1.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/spacer1.gif
Missouri might be the winner for top prospect Dorial Green-Beckham

http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/rivalsdes/2004/bullet.gif DGB's day The No. 1 storyline in the country is where the nation's No. 1 recruit will end up. Dorial Green-Beckham (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=98834) hasn't done a recruiting interview in close to a year and those around him have remained tight-lipped as well. Arkansas (http://arkansas.rivals.com/) was thought to be the favorite but Missouri (http://missouri.rivals.com/) now seems to have moved into the driver's seat. Nobody will really know anything until signing day when he makes his decision on national television. Even Oklahoma (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/) and Texas (http://texas.rivals.com/) remain somewhat cautiously optimistic.


http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/rivalsdes/2004/bullet.gif A&M vs. Oregon
With few uncommitted top recruits left in the state of Texas, many eyes will be on wide receiver Thomas Johnson (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=110750) on signing day as he chooses between California (http://cal.rivals.com/), Oregon (http://oregon.rivals.com/), TCU (http://tcu.rivals.com/) and Texas A&M (http://tamu.rivals.com/). However, the Aggies and Ducks have another battle brewing as longtime A&M pledge Bralon Addison (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=81314) is strongly considering switching to Oregon. The U.S. Army All-American will make his ultimate decision known on signing day.


http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/rivalsdes/2004/bullet.gif Mack the man
Texas usually has its class completely full by the summer, if not even by the end of February. However, head coach Mack Brown (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp?Coach=64) took a different approach this year and it paid off with the Longhorns' best late haul in years. Texas flipped Kendall Sanders (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=100333) from Oklahoma State (http://oklahomastate.rivals.com/), Daje Johnson (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=123363) from TCU, Adrian Colbert (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=132889) from Baylor (http://baylor.rivals.com/), Dalton Santos (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=109994) from Tennessee (http://tennessee.rivals.com/), Bryce Cottrell (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=115056) from Oregon and Marcus Johnson (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=108805) from Texas A&M all relatively late in the game.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2013 QB JT Barrett from OrangeBloods...the staff called his coach recently and basically said he's been approved for an offer. He is supposed to speak with Wyatt and/or Harsin tonight to get more information. The report said he's still scheduled for the second Junior Day. Swoopes will be getting offered for sure at the first Junior Day, so I'm really curious as to how the staff plans on proceeding. Like we've talked about in the past, Barrett's future with UT could depend on what kind of vibes Swoopes gives the staff in two weeks. It doesn't seem as simple as offering both guys and taking the first to commit, but we'll see what happens.

[TFloss32]

http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/rivalsdes/2004/bullet.gif A&M vs. Oregon
With few uncommitted top recruits left in the state of Texas, many eyes will be on wide receiver Thomas Johnson (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=110750) on signing day as he chooses between California (http://cal.rivals.com/), Oregon (http://oregon.rivals.com/), TCU (http://tcu.rivals.com/) and Texas A&M (http://tamu.rivals.com/). However, the Aggies and Ducks have another battle brewing as longtime A&M pledge Bralon Addison (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=81314) is strongly considering switching to Oregon. The U.S. Army All-American will make his ultimate decision known on signing day.

Seeing which kids sign with Oregon tomorrow is the thing I'm most excited about other than DGB's announcement. I can't convince myself that Addison, TJ and Harris are all Aggies at this point.

[TFloss32]

Not surprised at all Peat dropped so much. He looked really unimpressive all week in UA practices and especially in the game. He was getting beat almost every play if you watched him closely. I figured he'd drop at least 20-30 spots if not more after watching.

Sure playing AZ ball doesn't help with low competition, not to mention these games favor D-Line big time. Be that as it may, I felt a lot better losing out on him in seeing he is obviously a guy that does not look ready for prime time.

He's definitely been accused of having "senior-itis."

[ThePop]

Ketch says Texas has received the DGB phone call. Lucky Mizzou

[shyne]

Ketch says Texas has received the DGB phone call. Lucky Mizzou

Well i'm glad they are out of our conference, and hes not going to Oklahoma.

[The Reckoning]

i'm anxious to see how he develops in college, or if he's already reached his full potential. good luck to him.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Ketch says Texas has received the DGB phone call. Lucky Mizzou

Lucky Mizzou and poor DGB. He won't be able to really showcase his ability to the fullest nor compete for a championship. I'm looking forward to seeing him compete in the SEC. I wish him the best and I'm convinced that if we were closer that we would have won out. The staff did a hell of a job in this one, TJ sure looks attractive again.

[shyne]

I wish we would have went after another WR, oh well I guess Sanders will get his wish and play on the offensive side of the ball.

[the chronic]

Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
By the way, Hassan Ridgeway is in according to the Cigar. He was actually upfront with our coaches just before the second visit. He'll sign
3 hours ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/164455223069392896)






gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum
Breaking: According to two sources with knowledge of the recruitment, DGB has told the UT staff that he will not be a Longhorn.
56 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164496290351284226)

[TFloss32]

Update on 2013 QB JT Barrett from OrangeBloods...the staff called his coach recently and basically said he's been approved for an offer. He is supposed to speak with Wyatt and/or Harsin tonight to get more information. The report said he's still scheduled for the second Junior Day. Swoopes will be getting offered for sure at the first Junior Day, so I'm really curious as to how the staff plans on proceeding. Like we've talked about in the past, Barrett's future with UT could depend on what kind of vibes Swoopes gives the staff in two weeks. It doesn't seem as simple as offering both guys and taking the first to commit, but we'll see what happens.

OrangeBloods pulled back on this report essentially saying that things are in the beginning stages with Barrett and no decisions have been made at QB for the 2013 class. I believe that to be false considering Swoopes has been confirmed for the first Junior Day for a few weeks now. I think the staff tries their damndest to get him locked up early and there are a lot of positive rumors that they will.

[TFloss32]

Lots of talk that DB Colin Blake of San Antonio Brandeis has informed FSU he will be signing with them tomorrow.

[the chronic]

Howell leaving Longhorns
http://a.espncdn.com/i/columnists/Wilkerson_William_35.jpg (http://search.espn.go.com/william-wilkerson/) By William Wilkerson
HornsNation
Archive (http://search.espn.go.com/william-wilkerson/)

AUSTIN, Texas -- Before Texas can go about adding new names to the roster Wednesday, the Longhorns had to scrub one of the existing names off. Calvin Howell, a sophomore defensive tackle, has decided to transfer, a source within the program told HornsNation. Howell was projected to contend for a starting spot in 2012 along with Ashton Dorsey, Chris Whaley, Brandon Moore and Desmond Jackson. Howell started seven games in 2011 and played in all 13 games. The 6-4, 290-pound sophomore had 16 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, one caused fumble, one fumble recovery and three pressures. It is not yet known where Howell will transfer. He joins a long list of players who have left the program since August including Garrett Gilbert, Connor Wood, Darius White, Traylon Shead and Chris Jones. But Howell's situation is slightly different. While all of the other players left due to playing time, Howell was playing, a lot. He played in 27 games at Texas, starting the aforementioned seven. Texas is in a position to absorb the loss of Howell because defensive tackle might be the deepest position on the field. Texas brought in Brandon Moore from junior college to fill the tackle spot left open by the departure of Kheeston Randall. Whaley, who has moved from running back to end to tackle since he signed in 2009, is expected to be a force at defensive tackle. Dorsey started four games in 2011. Jackson is the strongest of the bunch and played in every game as a true freshman. Then there is incoming recruit Malcom Brown (Brenham, Texas/Brenham). Brown is rated the No. 2 tackle in the country by ESPNU. He is expected to come in and contend for playing time as a true freshman.

[TheMex]

Anybody know any funny Arkansas threads crying the loss of DGB???

[billfromlaketravis]

I want to urge everyone to head over to Burnt Orange Nation for Signing Day coverage. Ghost of Big Roy, GoHornsGo and myself have written recruiting spotlights for every member of the 2012 Class. http://www.burntorangenation.com/

[ThePop]

I want to urge everyone to head over to Burnt Orange Nation for Signing Day coverage. Ghost of Big Roy, GoHornsGo and myself have written recruiting spotlights for every member of the 2012 Class. http://www.burntorangenation.com/

I've been reading some of those, good work.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Anyone know a good website (for iPhone) to watch DGB commit tomorrow? 8 am?

9am EST 8am CST DGB announces first. I know u can watch it on Espn3 website. Not sure if the Iphone can pick it up.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I want to urge everyone to head over to Burnt Orange Nation for Signing Day coverage. Ghost of Big Roy, GoHornsGo and myself have written recruiting spotlights for every member of the 2012 Class. http://www.burntorangenation.com/

Nice and Thanks!

[UTHorns34]

Somethin tells my gut that he is still Texas bound. Maybe im wrong but I dont see how he sees himself at Mizzou or Arky over Texas. Even his parents want Mack teaching and taking care of their son...regardless, i respect the kid for the way he handled his recruitment.

[billfromlaketravis]

Addison to Oregon. It's official now. I think our Aggie friends will be hiding under a rock until Junior Days.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Has Landon Collins made it official to Alabama yet? Lots of talk of him possibly listening to mom and going to LSU after all.

[billfromlaketravis]

Has Landon Collins made it official to Alabama yet? Lots of talk of him possibly listening to mom and going to LSU after all.


Interesting by most accounts, Collins and his mother aren't very close. Allegedly Landon doesn't even live with her.

[DesignatedT]

Why would we be hiding? He doesn't make or break our class.... Stole DT Edmund Ray from Mizzou earlier today. A much needed pickup.

[yavozerb]

Why would we be hiding? He doesn't make or break our class.... Stole DT Edmund Ray from Mizzou earlier today. A much needed pickup.

:lol, Mizzou fans could probably care less as long as they get DGB. I agree with not hiding cause every school will be losing somebody, but losing your best wr prospect at the last minute sucks and getting a fill in DT to take his spot does not help..

[TheMex]

Rumors of 28??

[billfromlaketravis]

Why would we be hiding? He doesn't make or break our class.... Stole DT Edmund Ray from Mizzou earlier today. A much needed pickup.


Roll eyes. Sure chief, Addison isn't a big loss.

[billfromlaketravis]

Rumors of 28??


I've seen some hints of that. All speculation right now though. Where did you see it Mex?

[billfromlaketravis]

From Hook Em 247:

BobbyBurton said...

I was just told by a high school coach that a surprise commitment has signed with Texas.

We will not release the name until he sends the paperwork in.

[TheMex]

Heard on 104.9

[TheMex]

Hope it's coleman

[DesignatedT]

Roll eyes. Sure chief, Addison isn't a big loss.

where did i say that bill?

[TFloss32]

Hope it's coleman

OrangeBloods has been hinting at DE Torshiro Davis as well.

[billfromlaketravis]

where did i say that bill?


You didn't. My apologies.

Hey we got a surprise commitment to worry about here.

[TFloss32]

Addison to Oregon.

TJ will reportedly sign with A&M at 11 a.m. this morning, but I'm still waiting on what Harris will do.

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods has been hinting at DE Torshiro Davis as well.


I saw that. Interesting.

I think it's definitely a committed player given the secrecy.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods has been hinting at DE Torshiro Davis as well.

Yep, it's Davis. OrangeBloods is actually in Shreveport this morning. They got word last night that Davis is going to sign with Texas, but nobody truly knows what's going to happen. Maybe Davis is the same guy Hook 'Em 24/7 is referencing. What an epic turnaround that would be.

[Whisky Dog]

Yeah it's Torshiro Davis, huge news if he indeed faxed that LoI to Texas

[Whisky Dog]

Yep, it's Davis. OrangeBloods is actually in Shreveport this morning. They got word last night that Davis is going to sign with Texas, but nobody truly knows what's going to happen. Maybe Davis is the same guy Hook 'Em 24/7 is referencing. What an epic turnaround that would be.

That's who they're referencing I believe, my post there got deleted and the only two names on it were Landon Collins (joking) and TD. Bobby's been deleting any posts with this guy's name

[TFloss32]

Torshiro is expected to announce at 10:30 a.m., but it appears he's already made his decision.

[TFloss32]

Yeah it's Torshiro Davis, huge news if he indeed faxed that LoI to Texas

Whisky-

You going to stick around for the new 2013 thread? You're one of the OGs around here.

[the chronic]

OrangeBloods has been hinting at DE Torshiro Davis as well.


Whoa, that's incredible news if so.

Damn, LSU would really be taking it in the shorts if that happened. After losing Kiel, Landon Collins, etc. Ouch.

[billfromlaketravis]

If he faxed his LOI, it's done. The Cajuns can't do anything to stop telecommunications.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Eddie Goldman to Florida state too! Beast ass D-Line.

[TFloss32]

Tell me this guy isn't a problem in high school recruiting:

@BaronFlenoryJr: "Oregon Doin work in Texas!!! How yall love that!"

[the chronic]

gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum
Per Torshiro Davis moments ago at the HS, he hasn't signed yet but will within the hour. Didn't confirm his school of choice. #RivalsNSD (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23RivalsNSD)
5 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164725664379965440)



gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum
Ok, here's the scoop. @JHowellOB (http://twitter.com/JHowellOB) is in Shreveport for Torshiro Davis announcement. Got a tip last night. Stay tuned. #RivalsNSD (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23RivalsNSD)
10 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164724443367743489)



gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum
Waiting on one more name... Peter Jjenkins of Skyline.. just a formality and then the Class of 27 for the #Longhorns (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Longhorns) will be set. #RivalsNSD (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23RivalsNSD)
30 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164719376686252032)

[Whisky Dog]

Whisky-

You going to stick around for the new 2013 thread? You're one of the OGs around here.

Of course bro, wouldn't miss it. Hopefully will be around more than I have been these last several months now that the life stuff has calmed down. This is always one of my favorite Longhorns places thanks to you.

[TFloss32]

Of course bro, wouldn't miss it. Hopefully will be around more than I have been these last several months now that the life stuff has calmed down. This is always one of my favorite Longhorns places thanks to you.

Appreciate it, man. A lot more contributions nowadays.

[TFloss32]

gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum
Waiting on one more name... Peter Jinkens of Skyline.. just a formality and then the Class of 27 for the #Longhorns (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23Longhorns) will be set. #RivalsNSD (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23RivalsNSD)
30 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164719376686252032)

Glad Ridge is in. I was a little worried from the weekend.

[TFloss32]

WR Dorial Green-Beckham to Mizzou is a done deal.

[Whisky Dog]

Now rumbling on tiger droppings that Torshiro faxed his LOI to LSU, who knows what's going on down there.

[ColinB]

Love signing day. It's like Christmas morning.

We really had a great finish to this class.

[TFloss32]

Now rumbling on tiger droppings that Torshiro faxed his LOI to LSU, who knows what's going on down there.

We'll know for sure in about an hour.

[TFloss32]

From LSU's Scout site:

"Just talked to a source that tells me the Torshiro Davis LOI has not come in yet. Not sure why he was listed on the board at the bash (recruiting party in Baton Rouge)."

[ColinB]

Hard to believe Davis would cut ties with LSU and sign with Texas in a public press conference in LA. It would definitely be nice, but maybe this is just to instill some drama in the whole thing. Makes it exciting, which it successfully did. Hope I'm wrong though.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

DGB's dad didnt look to pleased when DGB announced for Missouri.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Dante Fowler Jr. switched from Florida St. to Florida. We might reach back up to #2 class.

[the chronic]

gkketch (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch) Geoff Ketchum



@JHowellOB (http://twitter.com/JHowellOB) is in the gym. There are hats from Alabama, LSU and Texas on the table. Nothing has been signed yet. Level one all the way.

13 minutes ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164734326297202691) (http://twitter.com/#%21/gkketch/status/164734326297202691)

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

@EricNahlin: Torshiro's mom wouldnt have called me to tell me to watch today for no reason. We had already said good bye

[billfromlaketravis]

@EricNahlin: Torshiro's mom wouldnt have called me to tell me to watch today for no reason. We had already said good bye


Eric is tight with the Davis Camp. I feel pretty good about this one.

[TFloss32]

Hard to believe Davis would cut ties with LSU and sign with Texas in a public press conference in LA. It would definitely be nice, but maybe this is just to instill some drama in the whole thing. Makes it exciting, which it successfully did. Hope I'm wrong though.

See that tweet from Tips. One of the insiders on OB (El Mahico) said Torshiro is actually the one who re-opened the lines of communication with Texas last week. Something about LSU didn't sit right with him so he wanted to look in another direction. It's hearsay at this point but worth passing along.

[billfromlaketravis]

Have faith Colin.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

TJ official to A&M

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

TJ replaces Bralon. Has Trey Williams signed yet?

[DrRich96]

Damn, this job!!! How am I supposed to keep up with breaking news??? Thanks for keeping us lurkers informed!!

[TFloss32]

Some National Signing Day pics for everyone:

WR Marcus Johnson, DT Paul Boyette, Jr. and OT Kennedy Estelle
http://p.twimg.com/Akk7t_3CMAAsEHa.jpg

DT Malcom Brown
https://p.twimg.com/AkkxBUrCQAEIgz3.jpg

DE Bryce Cottrell
https://p.twimg.com/Akk7X_bCAAEaJ42.jpg

[bluetrumpet]

I hate work/school. I can't keep up with the news

[Sisk]

TJ replaces Bralon. Has Trey Williams signed yet?

Yes

https://p.twimg.com/AkkpLZ2CQAAQVnq.jpg

[TheMex]

I dont think that my coworkers like me right now.

[TFloss32]

LB Dalton Santos
https://p.twimg.com/Akk74zLCIAALUZ-.jpg

WR Marcus Johnson
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204072.jpg

DE Bryce Cottrell (and his lady I'm assuming)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204063.jpg

RB Johnathan Gray
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204071.jpg

[TFloss32]

Tweets from Diaz earlier:

Manny Diaz @UT_MannyDiaz
#TGOD pic.twitter.com/rsdXkPSn

Manny Diaz @UT_MannyDiaz
Who will be the first fax?...10 minutes to go...#TGOD

Manny Diaz @UT_MannyDiaz
Horns Up and get those pens up! 20 minutes until Signing Day

[billfromlaketravis]

Marcus Johnson's sign is pretty legit.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Davis is announcing in a few minutes if not already!!

[TFloss32]

Davis is announcing in a few minutes if not already!!

Can't see it but his coach is apparently at the podium right now.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Wow.. Deontay Greenberry Scorns Notre Dame for University of Houston!!!!

[TFloss32]

Torshiro at the podium.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Torshiro at the podium.

:worthy:

[TFloss32]

Wow, Torshiro is giving me blue balls. What is going on over there?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Wow, Torshiro is giving me blue balls. What is going on over there?

Lol.... he is really torn i guess!!

[ATX_Horn]

Wow, Torshiro is giving me blue balls. What is going on over there?

Ok, Tfloss confirms I'm not the only one. :lol

[billfromlaketravis]

Torshiro Davis to Texas. It's official.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Davis to texas babeeeeee!!!!

[TFloss32]

Texas.

[scottspurs]

Davis to Texas awesome done deal

[bluetrumpet]

Omg!!!!!!

[ColinB]

Holy shit.

I love being wrong.

[stretch]

Yes

[TFloss32]

Holy shit.

I love being wrong.

It only took until the very last minute for Texas to get their speed rusher. Loving it. Great consolation prize since UT missed on DGB.

[scottspurs]

On paper this class is stacked unbelievable. Can't wait for TFloss to start the 2013 Recruiting thread.

[ThePop]

:danceclub WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TFloss32]

125.) DE, Torshiro Davis, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) (6-3, 222) TEXAS
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Torshiro-Davis-121419;_ylt=AoG8S2auQ.AjldTofA4FZ7xGPZB4 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Torshiro-Davis-121419;_ylt=AoG8S2auQ.AjldTofA4FZ7xGPZB4)


Because it looks so good.

[TFloss32]

On paper this class is stacked unbelievable. Can't wait for TFloss to start the 2013 Recruiting thread.

Very soon, my friend. Working on the links.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Texas.

Right Texas, fuck that TEXAS!! To excited! :rollin

[Trill Clinton]

The D-line is going to be a sight to see.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daje Johnson, DT Malcom Brown, LB Tim Cole and DE Caleb Bluiett
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/563/563/379583.jpg

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Nelson Agholor to USC.

[Whisky Dog]

That's a fabulous recruiting job and a prize of persistence. Great job by the staff and Bo to land the speed rush end we need badly.

Great class wraps up, hopefully some future stars and a championship backbone group.

[TFloss32]

Nelson Agholor to USC.

Wow. He followed through.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Is the paper work in so i can get back to work?

[ThePop]

Is the paper work in so i can get back to work?

Yeah...I need to go to class soon.

[TFloss32]

Is the paper work in so i can get back to work?

LOL. Yeah, everyone's good including Torshiro.

[TheMex]

Wowowowowowwoowwowow!!!! Never when I went to bed last night did I expected this!!! Speeeeeeeeeed rusher!!

[ThePop]

Is it too late to withdraw Cottrell's offer :rolleyes

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Landon Collins has yet to send in LOI to Alabama.

[TFloss32]

DE Torshiro Davis

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204143.JPG

[scottspurs]

LOL holly rowe

[TFloss32]

Quotes from DE Torshiro Davis' coach:

"He just sat down and thought about best place for him," former Woodlawn head coach DeCarlos Holmes said.

"He became his own man. He didn't let anyone make the decision for him," coach Holmes said.

"You need pass rushers in the Big 12," Holmes said. "He went to (Army All-American Game) and played linebacker. He didn't get a lot of action. He's a pass rusher."

"He talks to Bo (Davis) just about every night. Bo's like a father to him," coach Holmes said.

"He's just a speed rusher. He's relentless," coach Holmes said.

[TFloss32]

LOL holly rowe

I can't see it, but I've heard she may not actually be aware that it's National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

WR Cayleb Jones

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204097.png

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1204114.png

[sahoopster]

Wow! Awesome developments!

Thanks for the thread TFloss -- this whole thread is un-freaking-believable!

Now...time to get back to work.

[TFloss32]

Wow! Awesome developments!

Thanks for the thread TFloss -- this whole thread is un-freaking-believable!

Now...time to get back to work.

No problem at all. We'll retire this one soon.

[TFloss32]

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/546/27546/379689.jpg

[TFloss32]

max_olson: I just told Tim Cole that Texas snagged Torshiro Davis. He ran out of the room smiling to go tell everyone else. #longhorns #signingday

[stretch]

what a great way to finish this recruiting class

[ColinB]

Has anyone read Matt Davis' twitter? Dude seems a bit too obsessed with UT. I guess he cut on Gideon and got a lot of flack for it. Sherrod Harris went off. :lol

[TFloss32]

Has anyone read Matt Davis' twitter? Dude seems a bit too obsessed with UT. I guess he cut on Gideon and got a lot of flack for it. Sherrod Harris went off. :lol

They broadcast his tweets on ESPN earlier right after Addison flipped.

Did Sherrod tweet him back?

[ColinB]

Ah okay, I'm at work so I've missed all the ESPN stuff. For some reason, it doesn't stream here.

I hope he realizes UT doesn't play them this year.

[ColinB]

I actually think Harris supported his take.

[TFloss32]

Ah okay, I'm at work so I've missed all the ESPN stuff. For some reason, it doesn't stream here.

I hope he realizes UT doesn't play them this year.

Oh, I didn't see it either. I thought you did. The announcers were supposedly just laughing at him for posting those things on National Signing Day (of all days). Even TexAgs was telling him to STFU.

[Whisky Dog]

Ah okay, I'm at work so I've missed all the ESPN stuff. For some reason, it doesn't stream here.

I hope he realizes UT doesn't play them this year.

I think that's the precise reason he felt comfortable popping off like that. Seems cowardly to me.

[The Reckoning]

:lmao at everyone saying missouri botched their visit

everyone knows 18 yr olds love to party

[TFloss32]

Front cover of the Shreveport Times:

http://cmsimg.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Avis=D9&Dato=20120201&Kategori=SPORTS0202&Lopenr=120201016&Ref=AR&MaxW=300&Border=0&LSU-loses-Torshiro-Davis-Texas (http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120201/SPORTS0202/120201016/LSU-loses-Torshiro-Davis-Texas?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|FRONTPAGE)

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/

[TFloss32]

Brief report on why DE Torshiro Davis picked Texas over LSU:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/2/1/2763997/top-recruit-torshiro-davis-cites-poor-morale-at-lsu-as-reason-for

[TheMex]

Andrus Peat picked Stanford, who said him to Nebraska was a done deal?? wow

[Sisk]

I think that's the precise reason he felt comfortable popping off like that. Seems cowardly to me.

Who's more cowardly? The one that wants to play or the one who refuses to?

[the chronic]

Who's more cowardly? The one that wants to play or the one who refuses to?


you aggies win in the spirit category - i'll give you that. if texas went 6-6 with best team in 15 years and then lost at home to you with a really down team, i wouldn't be posting on texags. then again, i wouldn't ever post on texags anyway. but i'm sure some dipshit texas fans do.

don't they have good a&m forums out there or SEC fan sites to post slash cry to mama on? nobody wants to read the endless debate, move on, it's over.

[the chronic]

Andrus Peat picked Stanford, who said him to Nebraska was a done deal?? wow

whoa, that is a shocker.

[Sisk]

you aggies win in the spirit category - i'll give you that. if texas went 6-6 with best team in 15 years and then lost at home to you with a really down team, i wouldn't be posting on texags. then again, i wouldn't ever post on texags anyway. but i'm sure some dipshit texas fans do.

don't they have good a&m forums out there or SEC fan sites to post slash cry to mama on? nobody wants to read the endless debate, move on, it's over.

I didn't bring up the Matt Davis thing, your boy did.

HTH

[DesignatedT]

you aggies win in the spirit category - i'll give you that. if texas went 6-6 with best team in 15 years and then lost at home to you with a really down team, i wouldn't be posting on texags. then again, i wouldn't ever post on texags anyway. but i'm sure some dipshit texas fans do.

.


I didn't realize we were posting on "Longhorntalk.com"

[the chronic]

I didn't realize we were posting on "Longhorntalk.com"


Re: 2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[DesignatedT]

Only place to talk recruiting on SpursTalk. Not like we went over to shaggybevo to talk recruiting. We were already here.

[TheMex]

Guys come on, I think TODAY we are aloud to talk about recruiting OVERALL. Everyone wants to voice an opinion, this is a good place.

cheers

[stretch]

Only place to talk recruiting on SpursTalk. Not like we went over to shaggybevo to talk recruiting. We were already here.

Or you could do like Blake did for Texas Tech recruiting, and create a thread on Texas A&M recruiting.

[stretch]

Who's more cowardly? The one that wants to play or the one who refuses to?

That's like saying, who's more cowardly? The poodle that wants to fight the pit bull, or the pit bull that refuses to (because he doesn't give a shit about the poodle)?

[DesignatedT]

Or you could do like Blake did for Texas Tech recruiting, and create a thread on Texas A&M recruiting.

Aren't enough Aggies on this board. San Antonio is flooded with ut t-shirt fans hence all the longhorn posters.

[TFloss32]

More good news...rumor is still out there that Texas will pick up their first 2013 commit in the next day or two. Smells like Raulerson.

[TFloss32]

NSD interview with WR Cayleb Jones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8vGeQEsNjI

[stretch]

Aren't enough Aggies on this board. San Antonio is flooded with ut t-shirt fans hence all the longhorn posters.

There aren't many Tech fans either, but that didn't stop Blake.