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

[H.A.L.]

This is a continuation thread, the old thread is 171798

[UTHorns34]

Welcome.. I'm pretty new as well. Damn good Stuff going On here. But I can see him at DE or like a hybrid. I like the philosophy of getting the most talented players on the field anyway u can, but I get most excited imagining him at the linebacker spot reading plays and attacking! it's looking good but I hope we seal the deal with him. This is something to be excited about considering so much negative news we've been getting lately.

I totally agree! Edwards already threw us to the curb (and suprisingly, I am not all that upset about it) and the DGB sweepstakes seem to have my most attention. I still feel that it is an Arky / Texas battle to the end because let's face it, helicopters just don't have nothing to do with foooooosball.

[ThePop]

I miss the old thread.

[billfromlaketravis]

I miss the old thread.


Affirmative.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I miss the old thread.

Was it to full?

[ThePop]

Was it to full?

Idk. It was about a week away from retiring too, with signing day approaching.

[TheMex]

DGB video, Mizzou making final three:

http://www.ksdk.com/sports/article/298867/6/Frank-Cusumano-sits-down-with-nations-top-recruit

[ThePop]

DGB video, Mizzou making final three:

http://www.ksdk.com/sports/article/298867/6/Frank-Cusumano-sits-down-with-nations-top-recruit

Hearing those Mizzou fans in the end made me cringe. Dumb.

[ColinB]

Yeah, HAL closes any thread that reaches 4,002 posts.

Can't believe Pinkel showed up in a helicopter. :lol

[jefe82]

Long time lurker first time poster. Glad I finally made it in!

[DrRich96]

Finally made it myself!! Class of 92 represented!! Yeah, I'm an old fart!! Thanks for all the great info, it makes me look smart in front of all my friends!!!

[TFloss32]

Yeah, HAL closes any thread that reaches 4,002 posts.

Can't believe Pinkel showed up in a helicopter. :lol

Dude apparently can't drive right now because of his DUI.

[TFloss32]

Long time lurker first time poster. Glad I finally made it in!


Finally made it myself!! Class of 92 represented!! Yeah, I'm an old fart!! Thanks for all the great info, it makes me look smart in front of all my friends!!!

Nice to have you guys.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from TE Vincent Hobbs about his official to UT. I love his mature take on the situation but also feel for him since he's probably nervous as hell waiting for the staff to call him back.

"What stood out was the family atmosphere. They have good people there," Hobbs said. "I already knew a couple people on the team when I got down there. Everyone is really cool with each other, they have a good time with each other."

"They showed us a lot of the academic parts, where we'd be practicing, what they do at practice, basically the routine for the football team," Hobbs said. "We talked a lot throughout the whole weekend. Me and coach (Bruce) Chambers watched film on what the tight ends do and that kind of stuff."

"Today before I left, I had a talk with coach Chambers and Mack Brown. That's when they told me what's going on, how things are going to work."

"They said they'll let me know by Wednesday or Thursday (on a possible offer)," Hobbs said. "Coach Mack Brown approved me and they had a staff meeting and they all approved me. If they can fit another scholarship in, then I've got it. If they can't, that's just how it goes."

"I was planning on that one (an official to Colorado), but (Horn head) coach (Rodney) Webb and I are planning to talk about it tomorrow," Hobbs said. "I told coach Webb, if Texas doesn't offer, there's a pretty strong chance that I'm going to Memphis."

"If they (Texas) give me the offer, I'm going to take it," Hobbs said.

"I wouldn't say I'm nervous. I'm anxious. Obviously, if they offer, I'm going to be excited. If they don't, it's just business. It's nothing personal. I still like the staff there. I know it's nothing personal. It's business."

[TFloss32]

Interesting. Chip Kelly has change of heart and is staying at Oregon.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7492379/chip-kelly-oregon-ducks-passes-tampa-bay-buccaneers-offer-general-manager-says

[TFloss32]

Updates from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**Big week for WR Dorial Green-Beckham. He'll be receiving an in-home visit from Bob Stoops on Tuesday, Bobby Petrino on Thursday and he'll officially visit Mizzou on Saturday. Mack is scheduled to be by this week but plans have still not been solidified because of the recent communication with LB Dalton Santos and the scheduled in-home visit with DE Torshiro Davis on Wednesday.

**The official visit for ATH Daje Johnson is still on for this upcoming weekend. The Texas coaches even called him again recently to tell him what to expect on his official visit and reiterate that they want to bring him in as an all-purpose back on offense. Some thought the staff may have been leaning towards defense, but he's still being recruited as an offensive/return specialist.

**A talented prospect that hasn't been talked about that much in recent weeks is 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop. He's still recovering from a back injury that required him to sit out towards the end of the 2011 season. Duane Akina went by his high school on Friday to see him work out so interest from Texas is still there. Davis is scheduled to attend Junior Days at Baylor, SMU, Texas Tech and TCU. Nothing yet on an invite to Austin. Because of that back injury, I can see him as a guy the staff may wait on until after spring evaluations.

**Looks like Texas got on 2013 S Kameron Miles of West Mesquite just in time. A handful of colleges have come by his high school and called his coach recently to express their interest. An early commitment in the making? See his quotes below:

“The only coach I really talk to is Coach (Bruce) Chambers at Texas," he said "I talk to him every now and then. I love Texas. They are high on my list, but I’m open to other schools too.”

“There are a lot of schools starting to show interest. Miami (Fla), Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Oregon. There are a lot,” he said.

“I don’t know (about a commitment on Junior Day), but probably," he said. "Or it’s a possibility, but I don’t know for sure.”

**Lastly, see this quote from an East Texas source on LB Dalton Santos concerning his official visit to UT this weekend:

“He will visit (Texas) next weekend and commit,” the source stated. “That's what the family always wanted and [it's] his dream destination.”

[TFloss32]

I misinterepreted the report on DE Torshiro Davis from Hook 'Em 24/7. It was actually the Texas staff that called and cancelled the in-home visit. With Santos now in the mix and the writing on the wall with Davis, I guess the staff figured it was the right time to pull the plug and focus their efforts elsewhere.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack is in Aledo today to do a school visit with RB Johnathan Gray and he's scheduled to be at Dallas Skyline tomorrow.

[billfromlaketravis]

Updates from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**Big week for WR Dorial Green-Beckham. He'll be receiving an in-home visit from Bob Stoops on Tuesday, Bobby Petrino on Thursday and he'll officially visit Mizzou on Saturday. Mack is scheduled to be by this week but plans have still not been solidified because of the recent communication with LB Dalton Santos and the scheduled in-home visit with DE Torshiro Davis on Wednesday.

**The official visit for ATH Daje Johnson is still on for this upcoming weekend. The Texas coaches even called him again recently to tell him what to expect on his official visit and reiterate that they want to bring him in as an all-purpose back on offense. Some thought the staff may have been leaning towards defense, but he's still being recruited as an offensive/return specialist.

**A talented prospect that hasn't been talked about that much in recent weeks is 2013 DB Antwuan Davis of Bastrop. He's still recovering from a back injury that required him to sit out towards the end of the 2011 season. Duane Akina went by his high school on Friday to see him work out so interest from Texas is still there. Davis is scheduled to attend Junior Days at Baylor, SMU, Texas Tech and TCU. Nothing yet on an invite to Austin. Because of that back injury, I can see him as a guy the staff may wait on until after spring evaluations.

**Looks like Texas got on 2013 S Kameron Miles of West Mesquite just in time. A handful of colleges have come by his high school and called his coach recently to express their interest. An early commitment in the making? See his quotes below:

“The only coach I really talk to is Coach (Bruce) Chambers at Texas," he said "I talk to him every now and then. I love Texas. They are high on my list, but I’m open to other schools too.”

“There are a lot of schools starting to show interest. Miami (Fla), Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma State, Oregon. There are a lot,” he said.

“I don’t know (about a commitment on Junior Day), but probably," he said. "Or it’s a possibility, but I don’t know for sure.”

**Lastly, see this quote from an East Texas source on LB Dalton Santos concerning his official visit to UT this weekend:

“He will visit (Texas) next weekend and commit,” the source stated. “That's what the family always wanted and [it's] his dream destination.”


It's good to hear that Antwuan Davis ripped off a sub 4.4 recently. I hope he gets all the way back soon. If he's healthy, he could be the best junior corner in the state of Texas. I'm glad to see that Akina is still in contact. Texas should wait until he's healthy and offer. Davis loves Texas. I think both sides are willing to be patient.

I have high hopes for Kameron Miles. I think he's the best junior safety in the state, and it's not really close. Landing Miles early would giveTexas plenty of insurance to pursue Marcell Harris until the very end.

[billfromlaketravis]

I misinterepreted the report on DE Torshiro Davis from Hook 'Em 24/7. It was actually the Texas staff that called and cancelled the in-home visit. With Santos now in the mix and the writing on the wall with Davis, I guess the staff figured it was the right time to pull the plug and focus their efforts elsewhere.



As I said on Twitter: Lose a Samurai, gain a Maulerson. Torshiro would be a nice edge rusher at Texas, but the program will survive. I'd like to Kendall Thompson get spun down to DE with Santos likely in the fold next season.

Raulerson, Daeshon Hall and possibly D.J. Ward would be an outstanding DE class for Texas in 2013.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

2012 Offensive Class Breakdown from the Cosm:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2012/01/23/2012-offensive-class-breakdown/#more-7204

[The Reckoning]

all the orange on that top 25 list sure does look pretty

[Whisky Dog]

Awesome to see Tflosses' thread get so many new people, I still remember the first one he made.

I'm stoked on Santos, was wanting him to get a serious look since last spring.

[billfromlaketravis]

Dalton Santos' senior highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zlikf80QKY&feature=player_embedded

Built like a brick shit house, and hits like a Mack truck. I like it.

[billfromlaketravis]

Darius James will be at JD1. Add him to the list.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I hope the coaches don't slow play the recruitment of Antwuan Davis to much. He's a top prospect nationally at CB. He has good size and speed. Injuries are the nature of football, it happens to everyone. He should be fine.

[Horns_Up]

Awesome to see Tflosses' thread get so many new people, I still remember the first one he made.

I'm stoked on Santos, was wanting him to get a serious look since last spring.

Should be an excellent run stuffer. I don't know how good he will be in coverage, seems like he might be a liability against some of the pass heavy offenses. But, against the likes of KSU he will be a beast attacking the line of scrimmage.

[Blake]

Finally made it myself!! Class of 92 represented!! Yeah, I'm an old fart!! Thanks for all the great info, it makes me look smart in front of all my friends!!!

DrRich?

Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.

[TFloss32]

DajeJohnson daje'
STAYING WITH TCU

No details yet what brought this on.

[shyne]

Daje Johnson says he's staying with tcu per his twitter.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Manny Diaz is scheduled to drop by Kennedale HS this week to check on 2013 LB Brett Wade. Hope a Junior Day invite is the result.

[TFloss32]

DajeJohnson daje'
STAYING WITH TCU

No details yet what brought this on.

It's still unclear what made Daje decide to stay put before visiting UT, but he told Hook 'Em 24/7 that he is indeed ending his recruitment and will sign with TCU next week.

[shyne]

Daniel brooks deciding to stick with sooners also.

[ColinB]

I wish we would have made a move for Corey Coleman, but I guess he is pretty solid to Baylor.

Too bad about Daje.

[ThePop]

As strong as our staff has been with recruiting this year, they are starting their recruitment of some players way too late. Most kids will stick with the school they have been committed to for months. A few months ago, Daje Johnson would have been committed to Texas, that TE that is committed to FSU would have actually taken his visit here and who knows, maybe he would be coming here as well.

[ColinB]

Kirk Bohls reporting Mack will get a 4 year extension.

kbohls (http://twitter.com/#%21/kbohls) kbohls



Despite a 13-12 record over two seasons, Texas extends Mack Brown four years and has now nine years left on contract at $5.2M per. #ut (http://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23ut)

[DrRich96]

DrRich?

Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time. A long time.

Yeah, it's been a while! Glad to be back!!

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Daje Johnson on deciding to stick with TCU. Texas just waited way too long to make a move:

"The more I thought I just didn't ever understand why they couldn't at least touch base with me every now and then to let me know what was going on," Johnson said. "I felt like they could have at least let me know something."

"He (Harsin) took it alright," Johnson said. "He wanted to know why I didn't want to visit. I didn't want to get into details, but he really wanted to know why and I basically told him what I really felt. He seemed okay with what I told him."

"I don't hold grudges," Johnson said. "In the end it was more about what I felt for TCU. I'm ready to get to Fort Worth and get the season started. I'm ready to go compete in the Big 12."

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

As strong as our staff has been with recruiting this year, they are starting their recruitment of some players way too late. Most kids will stick with the school they have been committed to for months. A few months ago, Daje Johnson would have been committed to Texas, that TE that is committed to FSU would have actually taken his visit here and who knows, maybe he would be coming here as well.

I don't think the late recruitment is a result of them procrastinating but more so about them feeling like some guys that they made a priority before the later recruited guys not panning out. So now they're fishing around for some quality talent to fill those spots. Because we missed out on Mario, Torshiro, Landon an whoever else it has opened the door for these new recruits.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I hope were not to late on Dalton Santos. I think Daje's pride got in the way of him switching to Texas but it's his decision. Hope Dalton doesn't feel like Daje.

[ThePop]

Major will visit Daje to change his mind.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Major will visit Daje to change his mind.

Really? I love the new attitude and approach of the coaches in recruiting this year. A little stroking of his Ego will help deflate his pride. But we'll see.

[ThePop]

Really? I love the new attitude and approach of the coaches in recruiting this year. A little stroking of his Ego will help deflate his pride. But we'll see.

Well I don't like how Major is having to get involved in this recruitment. Harsin should have done a better job keeping in contact with Daje so that he wouldn't have had his feelings hurt. Poor job by Harsin on this one.

[jefe82]

Johnson said that he feels Texas is, "in my heart," and after talking with his father and godfather tonight, he feels like he has to take the visit to Texas. He also said he holds a degree from Texas in high regard and that he's looking at which school can best benefit him after football is over.

[UTHorns34]

The more I read about this kid, the more I want him on the 40 acres. I give him all the credit in the world for his decision. I understand his take on sticking with TCU after they stood by him from Day 1 and Texas has mixed in and out after other prospects ruled them out. I agree that Texas and Harsin screwed this one up and even if Daje stays with TCU, I have to admit I wouldn't blame him one bit for doing so. As stated, credit Applewhite for going to him and trying to talk him into flipping. Kid is going to be a stud and I love his attitude during all of this. Dream school or not, the truth is, Texas didn't do their part and I felt another since of entitlement coming out of Texas on this one with them feeling as if, " we are his dream school, and we can flip him at any time." Hate that it happened to such a good kid. Hope we can seal the deal...we shall see!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Mario Edwards tweet's that he's sticking with FSU. It stings for the top recruit in the nation to leave the state of Texas, especially for a already talent rich state. Maybe if we're able to pull Marcel Harris I'll feel better.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Well I don't like how Major is having to get involved in this recruitment. Harsin should have done a better job keeping in contact with Daje so that he wouldn't have had his feelings hurt. Poor job by Harsin on this one.

True... I feel like Harsin's lack of contact, communication, and direction is what caused Thomas Johnson to decommit. He did come from Boise to talent rich Texas so maybe he's getting used to having so many kids to evaluate and keep up with. IdK..

[TFloss32]

Great news to wake up to this morning. What a crazy past couple of weeks UT has had with Wallace, Kourtzidis, Santos and now Daje. Hope it works out.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The more I read about this kid, the more I want him on the 40 acres. I give him all the credit in the world for his decision. I understand his take on sticking with TCU after they stood by him from Day 1 and Texas has mixed in and out after other prospects ruled them out. I agree that Texas and Harsin screwed this one up and even if Daje stays with TCU, I have to admit I wouldn't blame him one bit for doing so. As stated, credit Applewhite for going to him and trying to talk him into flipping. Kid is going to be a stud and I love his attitude during all of this. Dream school or not, the truth is, Texas didn't do their part and I felt another since of entitlement coming out of Texas on this one with them feeling as if, " we are his dream school, and we can flip him at any time." Hate that it happened to such a good kid. Hope we can seal the deal...we shall see!

I feel u on this, but like I mentioned before, I think he was only slow played like this because there were other prospects rated higher and therefore were a higher priority at the time. He's really a plan B guy but a damn good one. In the perfect recruiting world kids understand the business side of things and feelings and pride don't come into play. But athletes young, old, professional, and amateur can have their feelings hurt. Ex being Lamar Odom this year. Just hearing that he was talked about in a trade rumors left him feeling unwanted and he ultimately asked to be traded as a result of that.

[TFloss32]

Hook 'Em 24/7 definitely likes their mystery recruits. There's another name on the radar as of this morning and he's "out of left field." No details given other than that. Should have more info later on in the day.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hook 'Em 24/7 definitely likes their mystery recruits. There's another name on the radar as of this morning and he's "out of left field." No details given other than that. Should have more info later on in the day.

Infamous "Mystery Recruit"! I would try to guess but I'm always off. But I'll just say who I wouldn't mind it being. Javonte Magee.

[billfromlaketravis]

Infamous "Mystery Recruit"! I would try to guess but I'm always off. But I'll just say who I wouldn't mind it being. Javonte Magee.



If it's Magee, Taiwan Johnson or Danielle Hunter, I will do the Ickey Shuffle.

If it's Corey Coleman, I will do the Electric Slide. I'm talking about Ernest Givens y'all.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

If it's Magee, Taiwan Johnson or Danielle Hunter, I will do the Ickey Shuffle.

If it's Corey Coleman, I will do the Electric Slide. I'm talking about Ernest Givens y'all.

:lol I'll follow u up with the stanky leg and D-Town boogie.

[shyne]

[QUOTE=billfromlaketravis;5600955]If it's Magee, Taiwan Johnson or Danielle Hunter, I will do the Ickey Shuffle.

If it's Corey Coleman, I will do the Electric Slide. I'm talking about Ernest Givens y'all.[/QUOT

Ernest givens one of my all time favs

[bluetrumpet]

Is the daje visit back on? Class of '09 and a 1st time poster

[billfromlaketravis]

Daje visit is back on. The young man sounds conflicted, but he's said a few times now that his heart is with Texas.

Per OB, Mack Brown will make his in home visit with DGB tomorrow. Coach Wyatt will also be with him.

I hope Mack gets a chance to do the school tour also. Mack DESTROYS the school visits. From the principal to a freshman hanging on a locker hook, everybody gets a hand shake and an autograph.

[TFloss32]

Is the daje visit back on? Class of '09 and a 1st time poster

Seen you lurking, bluetrumpet. Welcome.


Daje visit is back on. The young man sounds conflicted, but he's said a few times now that his heart is with Texas.

I'm not quite sure who's visiting him on Thursday in Pflugerville, but it will be Applewhite and/or Harsin. Glad things were smoothed over by Applewhite. Hopefully it's a learning experience for all. Gary Patterson is supposed to do his in-home visit with Daje on Wednesday.


Per OB, Mack Brown will make his in home visit with DGB tomorrow. Coach Wyatt will also be with him.

I hope Mack gets a chance to do the school tour also. Mack DESTROYS the school visits. From the principal to a freshman hanging on a locker hook, everybody gets a hand shake and an autograph.

I'm confident Mack will stop by Hillcrest HS. He and Wyatt have to absolutely kill it tomorrow as it's their last chance. I hope the rumors of the Beckhams not being too high on Bobby Petrino off the field are true. Bob Stoops was in Springfield yesterday but the overwhelming feeling continues to be OU has been pretty much out of it for a while.

[TFloss32]

If it's Magee, Taiwan Johnson or Danielle Hunter, I will do the Ickey Shuffle.

If it's Corey Coleman, I will do the Electric Slide. I'm talking about Ernest Givens y'all.

DE Taiwan Johnson- Does he really want to play in Fayetteville?

DE Danielle Hunter- Could he be looking elsewhere now that Torshiro is solid?

DE Bryce Cottrell- True definition of "out of left field."

[TFloss32]

:lol I'll follow u up with the stanky leg and D-Town boogie.

Weekend at Bernie's was one of my favorite movies growing up. Tell me y'all have seen this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRBLmogRL4c

[billfromlaketravis]

DE Taiwan Johnson- Does he really want to play in Fayetteville?

DE Danielle Hunter- Could he be looking elsewhere now that Torshiro is solid?

DE Bryce Cottrell- True definition of "out of left field."


Taiwan Johnson is interesting. He tore up the playoffs, that alone would put him on the Texas coaches' radar.

Stealing Danielle Hunter from LSU would be nice payback for Rasco and Torshiro Davis.

If it's Bryce Cottrell, I'm going to be pissed I didn't make a Plano West game. Mike Mitchell and Bryce Cottrell and they didn't make the playoffs. That's a strong district.

[billfromlaketravis]

There's some noise on Orangebloods that Bryce Cottrell is telling people he was offered this morning by Texas. I can't speak to the validity, but Ketchum personally responded to the first post and said he was making calls about it.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Weekend at Bernie's was one of my favorite movies growing up. Tell me y'all have seen this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRBLmogRL4c

Yeah.. Funny dance. I've seen a saints player do the dance as a touchdown celebration this year. Lol

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Bryce Cottrell's ESPN Profile:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/130242/bryce-cottrell

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Brett Wade to Second Junior Day list. It might be time to start a list for JD2.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hey.. What's the scoop on Polo Manukainiu? Didn't he decommit recently, he's obviously looking around.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/141125/polo-manukainiu

[TFloss32]

There's some noise on Orangebloods that Bryce Cottrell is telling people he was offered this morning by Texas. I can't speak to the validity, but Ketchum personally responded to the first post and said he was making calls about it.

No idea if Cottrell is the mystery guy 24/7 is referencing, but the staff has made contact with him recently. It's uncertain how far along this one is and he's been committed to Oregon for a while.

[TFloss32]

Add Brett Wade to Second Junior Day list. It might be time to start a list for JD2.

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale

[TheMex]

Big Cigar on Inside Texas:

"So I talked to the Big Cigar this morning about a sundry of Texas football items. There was a little recruiting, some team news, and a splash of off-the –field rumblings that should get the conversation flowing. So without further adieu step in for a smoke.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: So first things first, talk to me about Mario Edwards, Jr. What happened?

Big Cigar: Exactly what I told you this time last week.

(Editor's note: Here's what he said: "The real news is that he's been hesitant to schedule the in-home visit with Texas which is not a good sign. I know that our staff is working hard to make that happen but until it gets scheduled I don't like our chances, and I don't think our coaches like them either.")

Big Cigar: I think he genuinely liked us and was blown away by the visit but FSU was too much to overcome and we were eventually out of sight and out of mind for too long. We're fine at Dline, however, so our Staff isn't all that worried about it. ME, Jr. was always going to be a luxury.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: So let's switch gears to Dorial Green-Beckham. What are you hearing?

Big Cigar: Our staff isn't as confident as they were after the visit but we still feel very much in the thick of the race. Again, Wyatt did a great job to set the table for Mack and now it's up to Mack to close the deal. Like I've told you before, his folks aren't all that thrilled with the head coaches at the other schools, but distance kind of equals things out. Our key is selling family atmosphere and the ability to play for championships because the other schools in the running can't compete there. Of course, we can't compete with geography.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: Percentages?

BC: I'd revise your 65% prediction down a bit because the coaches aren't as confident as they were a couple weeks ago.

JS: Fair enough. I know the squad is only involved with individual strength and conditioning and there isn't any official practice, but what's going on with the team from what you've gathered?

BC: Lots of weight vests and running is what I'm hearing to get ready for Wylie's version of the Navy Seals "Hell Week". Trying to get a base-line of conditioning and initial soreness out of the way before they go all out. There will be lots of hard work and subsequent vomiting when they get into the meat of Wylie's spring preparation. They call it County Fair (laughing) and believe me it's a lot less pleasant than it sounds.

JS: I'm assuming Wylie just has someone mop up the vomit unlike some other programs?

BC: (Laughing) Yes.

JS: So during the pre-County Fair workouts, what's participation like so far?

BC: It's 100% attendance for those that are healthy is what I'm hearing. The kids are afraid of coming in out of shape to the County Fair—especially the linemen.

JS: What about the overall attitude of the team and some standouts individually?

BC: Overall, the team is excited about next season so they're really throwing themselves at Wylie's program. I guess you can say they're hungry even though some are dreading what's on the horizon with County Fair. They know there will be a sink or swim mentality.

JS: It also sounds like there will be some attrition as a result.

BC: The staff has accounted for it to be honest. Mike Davis is one they had an eye on, but he's saying all the right things and doing the work. I've been told they think he's turning the corner. But, rest assured there will be attrition. As for individuals emerging as leaders, I was told Vacarro, Walters, Desmond Jackson, and Calvin Howell were mentioned by name as holding players accountable for showing up and working hard. Demarco Cobbs is another name that you need to pay attention to. Cobbs is an animal in the weight room. He voluntarily works out twice a day when he's only required to do one workout. I don't know how he does it but he's living at Moncrief. The guy is on a quest is what I hear. Also, David Ash is carrying himself much differently than he did a month ago. He knows he's the guy and he's starting to rub off on other guys. He's organizing passing workouts and conditioning stuff with his wideouts. In fact, I've been told that John Harris has vowed to be Ash's go-to-guy next season. He's telling people he's going to follow David Ash around everywhere he goes to work on their timing. I don't know if you're seeing a Pied-Piper effect, but Ash is starting to fill a leadership void.

JS: Any other team anecdotes you can share?

BC: The defense is as cocky a group as we've seen come through on the 40 and not in a bad way. We had Vince Young's swagger rub off on the rest of the team, and that defense seems to have the same type of swagger. The secondary is full of talent, the defensive line is nearly three deep at every position, which leaves the linebackers feeling a bit left out. Chock it up to Cobbs living in the weight room, Steve Edmonds rededicating himself to conditioning, and Jordan Hicks living up to his talent after nagging injuries, but this group is developing its own swagger. I'm told that these three are seeking single digit jersey numbers--#1 Demarco Cobbs, #2 Steve Edmond, #3Jordan Hicks. I don't know how that will look come game day, but the kids think it's cool.

JS: Number 2 should have a slimming effect on Edmond. Any other tidbits?

BC: Yep, and quite frankly I hate it. Evidently Nike has sent three different uniform mock-ups for us to test this spring and potentially implement for next season. I'm told they involve black, white, and burnt orange and are similar in nature to what Oregon does with their uniforms. I don't know if the shiny helmet thing is being discussed but I don't like going away from tradition. Especially the whites. If we messed with the road whites I think we'd be crossing the line.

JS: How do the kids like it though? I imagine this would help recruiting.

BC: I suppose it would, but they better win if they're going to make changes to the uniform. But yes, the kids absolutely love the stuff. Heck, they loved the subtle change we made to the socks during the bowl games. I can't imagine if they went to the mirror helmet. I think that would be too much.

JS: I agree. But I can't wait to see what they're proposing.

BC: You'll see it in spring practice. But for now that's all I've got.

JS: Thanks.

I'll leave you with a final tidbit on 2013 recruiting. We were told that the staff has told some recruits at key positions that they're going to take their time on some decisions because they've made some hasty offers in the past. In line with that thinking look for the staff to look nationally for some prospects at positions they can't necessarily fill in state. We know of three national OOS prospects that the staff has been inquiring about. More on that later."

[Note: For more on several of the Horns' remaining 2012 prospects, see the Inside Texas Members Only forum: http://insidetexas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2]

[sahoopster]

Thanks Mex! It's a shame they moved those conversations to the pay portion of the site, even though they've been saying that for a while. Interested to see how recruiting finishes up, and count me as one who is interested in the new unis.

[TFloss32]

2013 QB Cody Thomas of Colleyville Heritage has been offered by Florida.

[the chronic]

Rivals analysts predictions on where top recruits on the board are going --
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=1322138

Not surprisingly, 6 of 6 pick DGB to Arkansas.

On a side note they are all projecting TJ to A&M.

[billfromlaketravis]

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale



Nice Floss. Thanks.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daje Johnson on the whirlwind that is his recruitment from Hook 'Em 24/7:

“I just felt in my heart like I wasn't making the right decision yet,” Johnson said. “It was just in my heart that I need to go down to Texas. I like Coach Applewhite a lot. I like him as a coach and he's a nice person and I feel like I need to go down there and take the visit.”

“He (Applewhite) didn't really ask why I turned it (the official visit) down, he just told me about why I needed to be at Texas and why I needed to take the visit,” Johnson said. “After talking with him, I felt in my heart again about Texas.”

“I love TCU, but there's something about Texas that means a lot,” Johnson said. “Again, I just feel going down there to take the visit is something I have to do.”

“I felt like Texas didn't really want me when I made the decision (to cancel the visit), but right after I made the decision I just felt sick to my stomach,” Johnson said. “I felt like I needed to give Texas a chance and I had the feeling that I need to go check it out.”

"I don't think they'd be spending all of this time and energy trying to get me to not go to TCU if they weren't going to offer," Johnson said. “I feel I've got a good chance, but we'll just see.”

“That's all fine and well (playing early at TCU), but I feel like I can come in and have that same opportunity at Texas,” Johnson said. “I know Texas does a great job getting their guys ready for the NFL. I'm going to come in and work hard, but I feel like at Texas with the coaches pushing me to, I can come in and be able to compete with anybody and earn my spot. I don't mean to sound cocky, but that's the kind if impact I think everything that Texas has to offer can have on my game.”

“I'm looking at what's best for me in the long run and when I'm done with football,” Johnson said. “I feel TCU and Texas are close academically, but a degree from Texas is something I have to consider. There are so many Texas alums that when I'm looking for a job, a degree from Texas is going to mean a lot.”

[TFloss32]

Rivals has confirmed that DE Bryce Cottrell received a Texas offer recently.

[ATX_Horn]

Wow! I really feel for Daje...I will be excited for him to get a Texas offer and commit.
He must feel like he's on a roller coaster ride with his recruitment and can't wait to get the hell off.

[billfromlaketravis]

Rivals has confirmed that DE Bryce Cottrell received a Texas offer recently.


And the plot thickens. A lot of people are going to look at Cottrell's 3 stars and not like this, but he's a true edge guy. I'm fine with this development.

It stands to reason if the Texas coaches know about Cottrell, they definitely know about Mike Mitchell.

[BU Spur]

Hey.. What's the scoop on Polo Manukainiu? Didn't he decommit recently, he's obviously looking around.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/141125/polo-manukainiu

Picking between Baylor and A&M.

[billfromlaketravis]

Picking between Baylor and A&M.


BU Spur, what position does Baylor like Polo at?

[UTHorns34]

Been doing some reading and it sounds as if Texas and Thomas Johnson may get their disagreements worked back out. Anybody know any truth to this? If I count correctly, we still have 3-4 schollies to give out and with that, I wouldn't mind:

DGB
Daje
Santos
and "Way Out of Left Field Mystery Recruit" (Thomas Johnson?)

Better yet, scratch that and screw Johnson, give me:

DGB
Daje
Santos
"Mystery Recruit" other than Thomas Johnson...

[TFloss32]

Been doing some reading and it sounds as if Texas and Thomas Johnson may get their disagreements worked back out. Anybody know any truth to this?

UTHorns-

I haven't seen anything on TJ yet talking about that. Do you have a link? Hook 'Em 24/7 mentioned this morning that the staff was at Dallas Skyline yesterday and they didn't request to meet with him.

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Bryce Cottrell...despite being committed to Oregon for about six months, he and his family are definitely considering the offer. It's similar to ATH Daje Johnson in the sense that he may have to go back on his word with one school, but he'd be making the right decision for himself. It's an unconfirmed rumor at this point but Cottrell's girlfriend may be headed to Texas on a soccer scholarship. It's something UT has working in their favor if true.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

TJ is a bad MF'er. Maybe after visiting A&M he genuinely felt like Texas was a better school for him. I would hope that they could possibly mend that relationship. It seemed to be nothing more than a lack of communication. I'd hate to miss out on a potential star for something that can be easily corrected. As far as the two scenario's, I love both because we get DGB in both! Lol. But I'd take the first scenario because other than a few (probably unobtainable) remaining recruits there isn't any guys as good as TJ. The name talked about as the mystery recruit has been rumored to be Bryce Cottrell. I'm not saying Bryce won't be a productive player eventually but TJ is clearly the better prospect right now.

[TFloss32]

More quotes from 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson on his visit to UT last weekend, per Hook 'Em 24/7:

“It was good. I mean, it was very good,” Raulerson said. “It was a very good trip for me and my family.”

“I talked with Coach (Oscar) Giles and Coach Diaz and in talking with Coach Harsin it sounds like they could use me at tight end depending on what packages they're using as basically another lineman,” Raulerson said. “Basically, they want me to play wherever I can come in an make an impact early.”

“Coach Searels talked to me about playing offensive line, but the main thing he told me was they'd just like to get me there and then see how my body develops,” Raulerson said.

“I had a lot of fun being around Coach Brown,” Raulerson said. “I had breakfast with he and (Bill Powers) the President of the University and I had a great weekend. It's been fun to get to know him because he's an amazing coach and an amazing person.”

“They were all really cool guys,” Raulerson said. “I already knew Johnathan Gray and Kennedy Estelle and some of the other guys. Cayleb Jones was around a lot. Alex De La Torre and Connor Brewer were both around quite a bit. Those guys are group of really good people.”

“This time right now is about the 2012 class and this the time for those guys to enjoy things and have all eyes on them,” Raulerson said. “When signing day passes, we'll see what happens from there.”

[TFloss32]

Sorry I didn't clarify. DE Bryce Cottrell is the "mystery recruit" in question.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reported this morning that 2013 RB James White of Pearland Dawson has spoken with the staff about attending the first Junior Day. He does not have any set plans as of this morning so we'll mark him down in red:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-James-White-114789


Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, James White, Pearland Dawson
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale

[TFloss32]

Big day for Texas as they visit WR Dorial Green-Beckham in Springfield. DGB told a local news station that he will make a National Signing Day decision to be broadcast on ESPNU shortly after 9 a.m. Countdown has reached one week.

http://www.ky3.com/sports/ky3-espnu-to-air-dorial-greenbeckhams-college-choice-live-from-hillcrest-high-school--20120124,0,5572074.story

[billfromlaketravis]

Update on DE Bryce Cottrell...despite being committed to Oregon for about six months, he and his family are definitely considering the offer. It's similar to ATH Daje Johnson in the sense that he may have to go back on his word with one school, but he'd be making the right decision for himself. It's an unconfirmed rumor at this point but Cottrell's girlfriend may be headed to Texas on a soccer scholarship. It's something UT has working in their favor if true.


The more I read and hear on Cottrell, the more I like him. There could possibly be some bloodlines there, and he might not be done growing. I'll take a poor man's Jackson Jeffcoat this late in the game.

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods reported this morning that 2013 RB James White of Pearland Dawson has spoken with the staff about attending the first Junior Day. He does not have any set plans as of this morning so we'll mark him down in red:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-James-White-114789


Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, James White, Pearland Dawson
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale



I really like James White. His junior film is every bit as explosive as Keith Ford's heralded sophomore film. He won't test as well as Ford, but I like White's frame and upside better. White strikes me as a raw project. Exactly what Texas is looking for with the 2013 back looking up at Brown, Bergeron and Gray.

I also think White would be more receptive to Texas' sales pitch than Ford. Texas needs to make a good evaluation with the 2013 back. Yes the depth chart is crowded right now, but Bergeron and Brown will be juniors by the time the 2013 backs get to campus.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack and Diaz will be in Van today to do a school and in-home visit with LB Dalton Santos. They're also saying Texas will NOT be in Springfield today to see DGB which contradicts other reports. Just have to wait and see.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack and Diaz will be in Van today to do a school and in-home visit with LB Dalton Santos. They're also saying Texas will NOT be in Springfield today to see DGB which contradicts other reports. Just have to wait and see.


Burton went mysterious with the DGB visit. Basically said Mack will make an in home visit with DGB, but they don't want to give away the timing.

The only other day DGB has available is tomorrow. Mystery solved Hook Em 247.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The more I read and hear on Cottrell, the more I like him. There could possibly be some bloodlines there, and he might not be done growing. I'll take a poor man's Jackson Jeffcoat this late in the game.

Is he set to visit this weekend?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Burton went mysterious with the DGB visit. Basically said Mack will make an in home visit with DGB, but they don't want to give away the timing.

The only other day DGB has available is tomorrow. Mystery solved Hook Em 247.

Lol.. They're going far with this "Mystery" stuff!

[billfromlaketravis]

Is he set to visit this weekend?


To my knowledge nothing is set yet with Cottrell. As of last night, Cottrell and his family were thinking things over.

[TFloss32]

Burton went mysterious with the DGB visit. Basically said Mack will make an in home visit with DGB, but they don't want to give away the timing.

The only other day DGB has available is tomorrow. Mystery solved Hook Em 247.

24/7 made a good point that DGB almost has to visit Mizzou this weekend from a policitical angle because his father is a high school football coach in that state, but I wonder if that visit is now up in the air since Texas is willing to change their plans. I'm pretty sure Arkansas is in town tomorrow night so that may not be an option. Or is Petrino now coming on Friday? Should be fun to watch.

[billfromlaketravis]

24/7 made a good point that DGB almost has to visit Mizzou this weekend from a policitical angle because his father is a high school football coach in that state, but I wonder if that visit is now up in the air since Texas is willing to change their plans. I'm pretty sure Arkansas is in town tomorrow night so that may not be an option. Or is Petrino now coming on Friday? Should be fun to watch.


It's not a good point, it's a great point. Coach Beckham needs to have a good relationship with Mizzou and their staff. Mizzou is going to be interested in Beckham's 5 star players of course, but a good relationship gets them to take his 2 star players.

I believe DGB's official visit to Mizzou would begin on Friday evening if it were to happen as expected.

[TheMex]

DGB's decision will be on ESPN at 9am on February 1st:

http://www.ky3.com/sports/ky3-espnu-to-air-dorial-greenbeckhams-college-choice-live-from-hillcrest-high-school--20120124,0,5572074.story

[TFloss32]

It's not official yet but the staff is expecting DE Bryce Cottrell to visit campus this weekend along with ATH Daje Johnson and LB Dalton Santos.

[leemajors]

DGB's decision will be on ESPN at 9am on February 1st:

http://www.ky3.com/sports/ky3-espnu-to-air-dorial-greenbeckhams-college-choice-live-from-hillcrest-high-school--20120124,0,5572074.story

something about high school students either making themselves available or being promoted for spectacles like this bothers me. Society of the spectacle indeed.

[the chronic]

Looks like Hobbs didn't get offer after all.

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Texas will not offer TE Hobbs http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

January, 25, 2012 Jan 25, 1:38PM CT[/URL]

The Longhorns will not offer tight end [URL="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/133254/vincent-hobbs"]Vincent Hobbs (http://sendtofriend.espn.go.com/sendtofriend/SendToFriend?URL=http%3A%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com% 2fblog%2fcolleges%2ftexas%2fpost%3Fid%3D1504&title=Texas+will+not+offer+TE%26nbsp%3BHobbs) (Mesquite, Texas/Horn), according to his head coach.

Rodney Webb told HornsNation on Wednesday that Hobbs did not get an offer from the Longhorns after talking with Texas tight ends coach Bruce Chambers.

"They got another commitment," Webb said. The coach did not know who the commitment was.

[billfromlaketravis]

Looks like Hobbs didn't get offer after all.

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Texas will not offer TE Hobbs http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

January, 25, 2012 Jan 25, 1:38PM CT[/URL]

The Longhorns will not offer tight end [URL="http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/133254/vincent-hobbs"]Vincent Hobbs (http://sendtofriend.espn.go.com/sendtofriend/SendToFriend?URL=http%3A%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com% 2fblog%2fcolleges%2ftexas%2fpost%3Fid%3D1504&title=Texas+will+not+offer+TE%26nbsp%3BHobbs) (Mesquite, Texas/Horn), according to his head coach.

Rodney Webb told HornsNation on Wednesday that Hobbs did not get an offer from the Longhorns after talking with Texas tight ends coach Bruce Chambers.

"They got another commitment," Webb said. The coach did not know who the commitment was.


You have to think the commitment is Daje Johnson.

[TFloss32]

Looks like Hobbs didn't get offer after all.

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Texas will not offer TE Hobbs http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

January, 25, 2012 Jan 25, 1:38PM CT

The Longhorns will not offer tight end Vincent Hobbs (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/133254/vincent-hobbs) (Mesquite, Texas/Horn), according to his head coach.

Rodney Webb told HornsNation on Wednesday that Hobbs did not get an offer from the Longhorns after talking with Texas tight ends coach Bruce Chambers.

"They got another commitment," Webb said. The coach did not know who the commitment was.

Feel a bit sorry for Hobbs. He was all but ready to commit and then three new names came into the mix bumping him down the list of priorities. Tough call for Chambers to make.

[TFloss32]

Another update on DE Bryce Cottrell...an Oregon staff member will be in Plano tonight to try and convince the family to not visit Texas. They may decide to pull his offer if he does, but luckily for him he has that UT offer in his back pocket if he's willing to chance the visit to Austin.

[TFloss32]

You have to think the commitment is Daje Johnson.

That'd be nice. Unless Santos confirmed his intentions with Mack today.

[TFloss32]

Rumor on OrangeBloods that a certain 2013 prospect will be offered on February 2nd (day after National Signing Day) and will commit to be the first member of the class. Raulerson is the easy answer, but just something to keep in mind.

[TFloss32]

Don't know what to make of this quite yet, but Bobby Petrino of Arkansas will not be visiting DGB in Springfield on Thursday. Other members of the staff are said to be there, however. Does this go along with the rumors of DGB's mother not liking Arkansas?

http://dennis-dodd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6270202/34571702

[jefe82]

From what I understand, Petrino "ran into" DGB in San Antonio and that was counted as a contact. HC are only allowed one contact per year so it would be a recruiting violation if he did an in-home.

[billfromlaketravis]

Don't know what to make of this quite yet, but Bobby Petrino of Arkansas will not be visiting DGB in Springfield on Thursday. Other members of the staff are said to be there, however. Does this go along with the rumors of DGB's mother not liking Arkansas?

http://dennis-dodd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6270202/34571702



It would be nothing short of astonishing if Mrs. Beckham has such a low opinion of Petrino that the Arkansas staff is attempting to distance themselves from him in DGB's recruitment. It's their head coach we're talking about here.

There's plenty of negative recruiting ammunition that can be used against Petrino, especially his exit from the Atlanta Falcons. When push came to shove, Petrino wasn't a man and declined to face his players to tell them he had taken the Arkansas job.

Credit to CBS Sports. They have been all over the DGB news today. Hopefully every single one of the Rivals National Analysts were wrong in their predictions on DGB's college destination.

[TFloss32]

From what I understand, Petrino "ran into" DGB in San Antonio and that was counted as a contact. HC are only allowed one contact per year so it would be a recruiting violation if he did an in-home.

You're correct about that. However, take it a step further. The way I'm comprehending it is Petrino had in-person communication with DGB during a "quiet" or "dead" period which forbids all contact with recruits. Coaches aren't even allowed to call them during that timeframe, yet Petrino mistakenly "bumps into" DGB while in San Antonio. It's not a matter of Petrino using up his one visit because that happened, but that he wasn't supposed to make any form of contact at all and another school saw it happen. It went down at a time when it was completely illegal.

[shyne]

This is why im not sold on DGB to Arkansas yet, cause Petrino is such an asshole.

[ColinB]

Best of luck to Hobbs. He seems to have been pretty mature throughout the situation, it must have been tough.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Feel a bit sorry for Hobbs. He was all but ready to commit and then three new names came into the mix bumping him down the list of priorities. Tough call for Chambers to make.

Yeah.. Thats tough for him. I know its especially sour because he visited and had a taste of being a Texas commit. But all the other prospects are better than him, and it doesnt help that RSJ is a good possibility next year.

[TFloss32]

Hook 'Em 24/7 reporting that 2013 WR Jake Oliver has had to cancel his Junior Day visits to both Texas A&M and Arkansas because of the SAT and ACT. The only Junior Day visits remaining for him are OU on February 4th and Texas on February 12th.

[TFloss32]

This is why im not sold on DGB to Arkansas yet, cause Petrino is such an asshole.

The only question that needs to be answered; was it a dead period when Petrino made contact with DGB? There wasn't a specific date given. Either way it seems he cancelled the in-home visit because of the contact he made in San Antonio whether it was legal or illegal.

[UTHorns34]

ATH Daje Johnson...

“There’s a 90% chance that if I got an offer I would switch to Texas,” Johnson said. “I have respect for the TCU program, but after I tweeted that I felt like Texas is where my heart is, so I’m going to take the official visit this weekend. I came to a lot of Texas games this year so I know the campus. On my visit, I want to use the time to talk to the coaches about playing early.”

http://texas.scout.com/2/1152192.html

[billfromlaketravis]

Hook 'Em 24/7 reporting that 2013 WR Jake Oliver has had to cancel his Junior Day visits to both Texas A&M and Arkansas because of the SAT and ACT. The only Junior Day visits remaining for him are OU on February 4th and Texas on February 12th.


Could be a lucky break for TV, or it could be more than that. OB's Suchomel called Texas the "clear leader" for Jake Oliver today. Hook Em 247 has said Texas is in a really good position for Oliver. Could make for some interesting theater on TexAgs. "We can't even sign a legacy!!"

[billfromlaketravis]

ATH Daje Johnson...

“There’s a 90% chance that if I got an offer I would switch to Texas,” Johnson said. “I have respect for the TCU program, but after I tweeted that I felt like Texas is where my heart is, so I’m going to take the official visit this weekend. I came to a lot of Texas games this year so I know the campus. On my visit, I want to use the time to talk to the coaches about playing early.”

http://texas.scout.com/2/1152192.html


Good pull. That's a commit in the making.

[TheMex]

For those who wondered about Coleman, from ESPN insider:


Coleman staying with Baylor

Another dark-horse candidate for late attention from Texas has told HornsNation he's done with his recruiting process.
Four-star receiver Corey Coleman (Richardson, Texas/Pearce) told our William Wilkerson today he hasn't heard from Texas coaches lately and is sticking with his verbal commitment to Baylor.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound prospect is ranked 17th among wideouts on ESPNU's rankings. Back in November, he told HornsNation that Texas receivers coach Darrell Wyatt had called him to say an offer was coming "really soon."

When receiver Thomas Johnson (Dallas/Skyline) decommitted last month, Texas coaches didn't turn their attention to Coleman. They've continued to recruit TCU commit Daje Johnson (Pflugerville, Texas/Hendrickson) - even though he now insists he'll stay with the Horned Frogs - and remain in the race to sign No. 1 receiver Dorial Green-Beckham (Springfield, Mo./Hillcrest). 1/24/12

Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/insider/texas/forums/_/light-the-tower#!/topic/1327439613-807-685

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**WR Dorial Green-Beckham- Today is the day. Mack and Wyatt (and possibly some other coaches) will be at Hillcrest HS this morning and should stay until lunch time. With the information about Bobby Petrino being publicized yesterday, you can understand there are several different rumors being thrown out over which school is the favorite right now.

**ATH Daje Johnson- Mack, Wyatt, Applewhite and Harsin are all scheduled to see him this afternoon after the DGB visit is finished. Gary Patterson from TCU will follow the Horns in the evening. The link that Mex posted last night pretty much sums up the feelings of where this one is going. Daje knows he's getting an offer and there doesn't seem to be anything standing in his way right now to prevent becoming a Longhorn. Texas has already been endorsed by his mother who lives out-of-state in North Carolina.

**DE Bryce Cottrell- Despite Oregon making a trip to Plano last night to convince him not to visit Austin this weekend, it appears that the visit to UT is going to happen. It is fact that his girlfriend is going to Texas on scholarship for soccer.

**LB Dalton Santos- Both Texas and Tennessee were in Van yesterday to visit him and he says the official visit to UT is definitely on despite the Vols' efforts to shut down his recruitment. He's much like Daje in the sense that a trip to Austin and a sit-down with Mack will change everything.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some recruiting notes from Hook 'Em 24/7...

**WR Dorial Green-Beckham- Today is the day. Mack and Wyatt (and possibly some other coaches) will be at Hillcrest HS this morning and should stay until lunch time. With the information about Bobby Petrino being publicized yesterday, you can understand there are several different rumors being thrown out over which school is the favorite right now.

**ATH Daje Johnson- Mack, Wyatt, Applewhite and Harsin are all scheduled to see him this afternoon after the DGB visit is finished. Gary Patterson from TCU will follow the Horns in the evening. The link that Mex posted last night pretty much sums up the feelings of where this one is going. Daje knows he's getting an offer and there doesn't seem to be anything standing in his way right now to prevent becoming a Longhorn. Texas has already been endorsed by his mother who lives out-of-state in North Carolina.

**DE Bryce Cottrell- Despite Oregon making a trip to Plano last night to convince him not to visit Austin this weekend, it appears that the visit to UT is going to happen. It is fact that his girlfriend is going to Texas on scholarship for soccer.

**LB Dalton Santos- Both Texas and Tennessee were in Van yesterday to visit him and he says the official visit to UT is definitely on despite the Vols' efforts to shut down his recruitment. He's much like Daje in the sense that a trip to Austin and a sit-down with Mack will change everything.


I'm not saying Mack's approach hasn't work or it's not effective, but why can't he formally offer players when he visits them? If Daje and Santos are ready to commit during the in home, formally offer and take their commitment then and there.

The DGB visit sounds to be going according to plan.

The girlfriend coming to Texas has to help with Cottrell. I wonder if the coaches noticed this in? If so, well done coaches.

[Spurstro]

I thought Mack still had an in-home visit with DGB and his family? I guess he has to go to either the school or home but not both?

[billfromlaketravis]

Interesting. DGB had a brother graduate from West Point recently. The family seems alright with their kids going far from home.

[TFloss32]

I thought Mack still had an in-home visit with DGB and his family? I guess he has to go to either the school or home but not both?

It is a bit confusing but apparently Mack has had it planned this way for a while. It works out well because Coach Beckham is already at Hillcrest High and won't miss anything since there will be no in-home. I imagine DGB's mother will be around as well. Texas will definitely get their message across.

[UTHorns34]

Interesting. DGB had a brother graduate from West Point recently. The family seems alright with their kids going far from home.

I read this somewhere too but I think its a bit different now. His youger brother now has Leukemia and thats why they say DGB doesnt want to go too far. The other brother was already at West Point during this time. To me though, Texas isnt that far from Missouri and I am sure Mack and the rest of the coaching staff would have no problem with him going back home if he needed to be there for any emergencies.

[TheMex]

I read this somewhere too but I think its a bit different now. His youger brother now has Leukemia and thats why they say DGB doesnt want to go too far. The other brother was already at West Point during this time. To me though, Texas isnt that far from Missouri and I am sure Mack and the rest of the coaching staff would have no problem with him going back home if he needed to be there for any emergencies.
Also, his brother who has leukemia is not just his foster home brother but his blood brother. His other brothers and sister and foster home brothers and sisters. Thats my understanding anyway.

[TFloss32]

Link to Mack's flight. He was scheduled to leave Springfield at 1 p.m. but hasn't taken off yet.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N552HV

[TFloss32]

Greg Schiano of Rutgers to Tampa Bay Bucs:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7505668/tampa-bay-buccaneers-hire-rutgers-scarlet-knights-greg-schiano-coach-source-says

[TFloss32]

ATH Bralon Addison will visit Oregon this weekend.

[shyne]

Heard trey metoyer became eligible today.

[TheMex]

Heard trey metoyer became eligible today.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

[TheMex]

For those still optimistic:


InsideTexas Source: DGB Race Between Texas and Missouri with Arkansas 3rd

Per IT this morning:

Early this morning I had a chance to speak with our source at Hillcrest High School, where Texas wide receiver target Dorial Green-Beckham attends. Mack Brown is expected to be in Springfield, Mo. as early as this morning.

“It’s a big day for Dorial,” said the source. “Coach Brown is expected sometime early today. This week has been a lot of fun due to all the coaches coming and going, but everyone is excited about Coach Brown being here.”

So what’s the latest as far as his recruitment goes?

“I think I underestimated Texas last week when we spoke,” the source said. “But I also think I was right on Missouri. So, gun to my head, it’s Texas and Missouri with Arkansas as a distant third. I’m sure you’ve heard now about Coach Petrino and all that. That doesn’t help their cause any. I really think it will come down to the Longhorns and Tigers.”

DGB will still take an official visit to Missouri this weekend. We’ll try to touch base with the source later today to see how Brown’s visit went.

[billfromlaketravis]

Daje sounds like a done deal. Per Hook Em 247, Mack, Major, Harsin and Wyatt are en route to his house. TCU will not be coming by the Johnson house tonight, and have made their final sales pitch. Patterson went by Hendrickson today, but only spoke with Daje's father.

[shyne]

So is it safe to assume Pinkle was the one who ratted Petrino out.

[TFloss32]

So is it safe to assume Pinkle was the one who ratted Petrino out.

Apparently not Missouri either.

[TFloss32]

2013 QB Kenny Hill of Southlake Carroll says he will be at Texas' second Junior Day.

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale

[billfromlaketravis]

2013 QB Kenny Hill of Southlake Carroll says he will be at Texas' second Junior Day.

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale



I really like Kenny Hill's game. I don't think he's better than Swoopes, but if Texas were to take 2 QBs in 2013, I wouldn't mind seeing Hill as the other QB.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Orangebloods, Cottrell will make an official visit to Texas this weekend. It's on. Big weekend, Santos, Daje and Cottrell.

[billfromlaketravis]

I like what I've been reading on the message boards about Texas and DGB.

[ThePop]

I like what I've been reading on the message boards about Texas and DGB.

Any tidbits on Mack's visit today?

[billfromlaketravis]

Any tidbits on Mack's visit today?


Some plugged in posters said Mack and Wyatt were upbeat after the visit. There's some other positive Texas rumors out there.

[ThePop]

I guess all we can do now is wait

[shyne]

Is hookem 247 working for you guys? I can't see the posts on any thread.

[Biggems]

Hey my fellow Judson alums.....the new head coach will be announced tomorrow, probably the 5pm news. I will not give you his name, but I will tell you this, he is an offensive minded coach and he isn't coming from a San Antonio area HS.

BTW, Dodge almost became the coach, but at the last minute picked Marble Falls instead for family reasons. Gibbons, from Wagner, interviewed but he wasn't picked, as they felt it would not be appropriate to steal him from Wagner. And as we all know, Jinks declined an interview for the position, choosing to remain at Steele, where he is building a very strong program.

One last thing, look for the districts to be re-aligned this year. 25-5A will not look like it did the last two years.

ROCKET PRIDE


One last thing....thanks for all the UT recruiting info guys and gals.....I also like updates about other Texas and Big 12 schools.....HOOK EM HORNS

[shyne]

It's kerrville's old coach, heard it on the ticket today. People pissed soto didn't get job.

[TheMex]

http://www.kspr.com/news/kspr-dorial-greenbeckham-hillcrest-super-recruit-gets-punked-with-pie-in-the-face-20120126,0,5447061.story

[Biggems]

It's kerrville's old coach, heard it on the ticket today. People pissed soto didn't get job.

yep Kerrville Tivy's coach Bruce Smith...

I am very pleased that Soto didnt get the job....his defenses lack discipline, focus, and tackling.

From what I understand, Judson will still have a bootcamp, still do their pre-game routine, and Smith will have to keep 3 current Rockets assistants.

[ThePop]

Mark Smith actually

[Biggems]

Mark Smith actually

Yeah thanks.....I knew his last name, had trouble trying to remember his first name.

[the chronic]

From Gerry on DGB visit --

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Texas head coach Mack Brown and other Longhorns assistant coaches were in Springfield, Mo. on Thursday, making their in-school visit with Dorial Green-Beckham, the nation's No. 2 overall recruit and the top-rated wide receiver.

The Longhorns remain very much in the hunt for Green-Beckham, who will decide between Texas, Arkansas and Missouri.

As previously reported, Green-Beckham's family has given its blessing if the receiver decides to sign with Texas. But while there is family support for the Longhorns, it shouldn't be considered a deciding factor.

Arkansas head coach Bobby Petrino did not make an in-home/in-school visit, and Green-Beckham's legal guardians didn't make the trip to Arkansas when the receiver took his official visit there.

The fact that both Texas and Arkansas need receivers, if anything, is a positive for both schools.

According to a source familiar with the situation, Texas' visit Thursday went "about as good as those visits can go."

[ColinB]

I love the Mark Smith hire. Glad it wasn't Soto as well. It will be interesting to see what the offense will look like. He has so much more talent at his disposal than at Kerrville, so I don't think it will be too difficult to develop a QB.


As for DGB, I'm not feeling too confident, but I'm definitely hoping for some good news. Did Major go on the visit?

[RollTide2012]

lol Texas gets first run at blue chip players from the state yet still can't win. Roll Tide bitches.

[Biggems]

lol Texas gets first run at blue chip players from the state yet still can't win. Roll Tide bitches.

There is no need for this nonsense up in this thread. Bear Bryant just rolled over and showed you his Tide.....

BTW, you probably just became a Bama fan after either this year or when they beat Texas 2 years ago. Last year, you were probably rooting for LSU.

[RollTide2012]

There is no need for this nonsense up in this thread. Bear Bryant just rolled over and showed you his Tide.....

BTW, you probably just became a Bama fan after either this year or when they beat Texas 2 years ago. Last year, you were probably rooting for LSU.

LMFAO TAMU-CC...is that even a real school? JOKE

Kind of like how everyone in Texas calls themselves longhorns right?

[leemajors]

LMFAO TAMU-CC...is that even a real school? JOKE

Kind of like how everyone in Texas calls themselves longhorns right?

try that bit out in east TX.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Daje Johnson after Mack's visit yesterday. Looking good.

“It was real smooth, very smooth,” Johnson said. “Basically my dad had questions for them (UT coaches) and he asked them and they answered them. It was good.”

“I’m pretty sure it (a UT offer) will come this weekend. They wouldn’t come to my house and do all this stuff and not offer,” he said. “They told me it was coming.”

“They told me that today actually because coach (Duane) Akina just approved me. Saying he would take me at DB,” Johnson said.

“They (TCU) came right before Texas,” Johnson said. “There was a little bit of tension in the room, but they came for about 10 or 15 minutes. Coach (Patterson) had to catch a flight. They weren’t here that long. Basically coach P and my dad were talking the whole time and me and coach Haverty were just listening.”

[TFloss32]

Per Orangebloods, Cottrell will make an official visit to Texas this weekend. It's on. Big weekend, Santos, Daje and Cottrell.

Sounding like UT will get a clean sweep this weekend and then wait for DGB's answer on Wednesday. Things seem to be extremely positive after the visit to Springfield yesterday.

[billfromlaketravis]

Sounding like UT will get a clean sweep this weekend and then wait for DGB's answer on Wednesday. Things seem to be extremely positive after the visit to Springfield yesterday.


I wonder if Oregon effectively pulls Cottrell's offer when he shows up in Austin this evening? That would jive with their hard sell tactics.

If the clean sweep goes down as planned, Texas will meet many of their needs. As talented as this class is, getting impact players at need positions is just as important. Extremely well done. After Sunday, we wait on the gravy.

[TFloss32]

I wonder if Oregon effectively pulls Cottrell's offer when he shows up in Austin this evening? That would jive with their hard sell tactics.

If the clean sweep goes down as planned, Texas will meet many of their needs. As talented as this class is, getting impact players at need positions is just as important. Extremely well done. After Sunday, we wait on the gravy.

Cottrell has already left Plano for Austin.

[TFloss32]

Hook 'Em 24/7 reporting that ATH Daje Johnson will be on campus around 4:30 this afternoon. His host for the weekend was supposed to be DB Quandre Diggs, but Diggs has a family obligation so it will now be DB Carrington Byndom. LB Dalton Santos is expected to leave Van with his family about 1:00 or so.

[TFloss32]

Also from Hook 'Em 24/7, Chambers was in Whitewright earlier this week to watch 2013 QB Tyrone Swoopes play basketball and then he picked up his transcripts. The first Junior Day is only two weeks away.

[TFloss32]

This article is a few days old, but Mike Stoops is officially in at OU:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7499449/oklahoma-sooners-give-mike-stoops-3-year-18m-deal

[TFloss32]

Good article on UT recruiting and the negatives of Twitter, Facebook, etc. Texas has made a very smart move; see this snippet from the article.

"Texas' football program has partnered with UDiligence, a company whose software provides automated monitoring of the social networking of student-athletes. Every time a football player drops a curse word or refers to drugs, alcohol, race, sex or violence, Texas' athletic department receives a notification."

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/story/_/id/7508597/texas-longhorns-recruits-watching-social-media

[Trill Clinton]

wow.... Judson got a innovative head coach and I'm seeing nothing but good things regarding DGB. great news.

[the chronic]

DGB update from JS
------

Some prefer Wheaties but for my money a Breakfast of Champions consists of a Big Cigar talking to someone close to the Staff about perhaps the best player in a America, DGB, over some sunny-side ups and a side of bacon.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: So what’s the story?

Big Cigar: Eggs were a little runny.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: How was the DGB visit?

Big Cigar: Oh that. The visit couldn’t have gone better but that doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing for the good guys. We’ll still have to sweat this one out.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: I figured that, but what were the takeaways from the visit according to your friend?

Big Cigar: First, we 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.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: So are you saying Dorial isn’t feeling Texas?

Big Cigar: No, not at all. He loves the school, the program, the city, you name it. He hit it off with our recruits especially Johnathan Gray and he knows the talent in the pipeline will allow him to do special things as a football player. This might be a rehash but Harsin and Applewhite have done a good job of showing him plays over the course of last season that were near misses that would have been successful had we had his talent on the offensive side of the ball. So the only real concern right now is distance.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: That makes sense. Can you touch on why Mack visited the school instead of doing the true in-home?

Big Cigar: Mack knows the parents are in Texas’ corner, so this was a good opportunity to visit with Dorial in a public environment. The one obstacle facing the Horns is DGB going away from home and leaving friends so this was the best way to address that issue. I can’t say more than that in terms of visit specifics.

Jesus Shuttlesworth: Fair enough. Can you handicap how this thing finishes? I’m not going to ask for percentages because I know you don’t do those.

Big Cigar: I think Texas left Springfield under the impression that they lead for DGB. The parents aren’t particularly fond of Arkansas and OU is out of it. That leaves Missouri who’s been running second or third for a while now. If Missouri blows him away on the visit this weekend they’ll probably become the compromise choice for DGB. If not, I think he ends up in burnt orange. I have an idea on how Missouri should play the official visit based on some things my friend told me, but I’m not going to say anything that helps them out. Let’s just say all the pressure is on that program to put their best foot forward and hope it’s in the same ballpark as Texas. If they do, they’ll probably get this once in a decade prospect. If not, he’s going to Texas.

[shyne]

John McClain of the Houston chronicle tweeted today that les miles was in Houston talking to recruits, bet he made his way to sealy to see rsj. Or maybe trying to steal aggie commits.

[UTHorns34]

2012 Texas Schedule

Date... Team...

09/01 Wyoming
09/08 New Mexico
09/15 at Mississippi
09/29 Iowa State
10/06 at Oklahoma (at The Cotton Bowl)
10/13 at Oklahoma State
10/20 Baylor
10/27 at Kansas
11/03 at Texas Tech
11/10 West Virginia
11/17 at Kansas State
11/22 TCU

Hook 'Em Horns

[jefe82]

2012 Texas Schedule

Date... Team...

09/01 Wyoming W
09/08 New Mexico W
09/15 at Mississippi W
09/29 Iowa State W
10/06 at Oklahoma (at The Cotton Bowl) L
10/13 at Oklahoma State W
10/20 Baylor W
10/27 at Kansas W
11/03 at Texas Tech W
11/10 West Virginia ?
11/17 at Kansas State L
11/22 TCU ?

Hook 'Em Horns

[ThePop]

Where did you find this? I don't see any official schedules anywhere, and WV isn't even confirmed to be in next year. I'll do my predictions anyways.

Wyoming W
New Mexico W
at Mississippi W
Iowa State W
at Oklahoma (at The Cotton Bowl) L
at Oklahoma State W
Baylor W
at Kansas W
at Texas Tech W
West Virginia W
at Kansas State L
TCU W

I have no clue how good Tech, Okie State, and Baylor will be next year, but the last two shouldn't be as good as the prior year. As good as WV looked against Clemson, our D should take care of them. If Ash becomes a decent QB that at least doesn't turn the ball away, I think we have a shot against OU and even K State.

[billfromlaketravis]

2012 Texas Schedule

Date... Team...

09/01 Wyoming
09/08 New Mexico
09/15 at Mississippi
09/29 Iowa State
10/06 at Oklahoma (at The Cotton Bowl)
10/13 at Oklahoma State
10/20 Baylor
10/27 at Kansas
11/03 at Texas Tech
11/10 West Virginia
11/17 at Kansas State
11/22 TCU

Hook 'Em Horns

West Virginia and November weather. Very nice. Likely the best home game of the year.

[TheMex]

Cotrell sticking with Oregon per 247.

Anyone has the details??

[shyne]

Cotrell sticking with Oregon per 247.

Anyone has the details??

Its got to be weird for him if hes still on his official visit, wining and dining with Mack if he already knows where he is going.

[the chronic]

Good article about DGB and his recruitment/background if you haven't seen yet...

------

Green-Beckham, nation's No. 1 prospect, ready for recruitment to end

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/17022873/greenbeckham-nations-no-1-prospect-ready-for-recruitment-to-end

[the chronic]

Mizzou fans went ape-shit when DGB arrived, at least 100 fans with crazy home made signs to greet him. Pressure to stay in state doesn't worry me a fraction as much as the girlfriend. He constantly twitter messages his g-friend back and forth about how perfect they are for each other. I just don't see him moving that far away in the end. Well, we will see.


http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg612/scaled.php?tn=0&server=612&filename=ibmhfo.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

https://api.plixi.com/api/tpapi.svc/imagefromurl?size=medium&url=http%3A%2F%2Flockerz.com%2Fs%2F178338245
https://p.twimg.com/AkMtCtjCQAEIcfS.jpg:large


http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg862/scaled.php?tn=0&server=862&filename=69180752.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[shyne]

Recruitocosm reporting daje Johnson will sit down with coaches and commit to Texas.

[the chronic]

Recruitocosm reporting daje Johnson will sit down with coaches and commit to Texas.

Another interesting twitter from them...

Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
You take him to bar where he gets carded and thrown out. That's how you blow it considering parents are on the visit w him.
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313986371207168)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
Sorry guys, the link is pay. bit.ly/wDYakf (http://t.co/shEOwUmg) Update is basically UM is trying to turn it into a party visit instead of selling school
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313694325997568)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
I'm hearing Mizzou may be blowing the DGB visit. Wow, what a bunch of amateurs...http://bit.ly/wDYakf
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163311855949979648)

[shyne]

Another interesting twitter from them...

Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
You take him to bar where he gets carded and thrown out. That's how you blow it considering parents are on the visit w him.
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313986371207168)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
Sorry guys, the link is pay. bit.ly/wDYakf (http://t.co/shEOwUmg) Update is basically UM is trying to turn it into a party visit instead of selling school
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313694325997568)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
I'm hearing Mizzou may be blowing the DGB visit. Wow, what a bunch of amateurs...http://bit.ly/wDYakf
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163311855949979648)

LOL thats crazy, what the fuck were they thinking?

[bluebellmaniac]

Another interesting twitter from them...

Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
You take him to bar where he gets carded and thrown out. That's how you blow it considering parents are on the visit w him.
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313986371207168)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
Sorry guys, the link is pay. bit.ly/wDYakf (http://t.co/shEOwUmg) Update is basically UM is trying to turn it into a party visit instead of selling school
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163313694325997568)


Recruitocosm (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm) Recruitocosm
I'm hearing Mizzou may be blowing the DGB visit. Wow, what a bunch of amateurs...http://bit.ly/wDYakf
1 hour ago (http://twitter.com/#%21/Recruitocosm/status/163311855949979648)

Wow. If true, his parents should just cut short the visit and leave. How could you trust a school that would try/allow such a stunt on the biggest recruiting visit for them since bread was invented. The person in charge of activities for that night should be suspended.

[the chronic]

Max Olson of ESPN -- “According to some Mizzou fans on Twitter, DGB’s visit hasn’t gone as planned. They say he got carded, couldn’t get into Harpo’s last night.”

[TheMex]

Mizzou's visit has been so weird. It's like the republican campaign, they keep screwing themselves up.

[TheMex]

RB Altee Tenpenny from Arkansas committed to Alabama today at their Jr day. Huge pickup.

[Hook 'em Horns]

Altee Tenpenny has committed to Bama

[Hook 'em Horns]

Well shit, Mex, you beat me to the punch.

[TheMex]

Oh wow that was a close one.

[shyne]

Daje Johnson officially a longhorn, nice pickup.

[bluetrumpet]

Great news. Anything on the other 2 guys?

[ColinB]

Major just kills it with recruiting. Love it.

"Texas is where my heart is,” Johnson said. “I love the coaching staff. They made everything smooth for me. I love Coach Applewhite. He was great and he's a big reason why I decided to pick Texas. He was honest with me and told me like it was and I like that.”

[ThePop]

I'm sure floss or someone else will find a better/larger pic than this but for now

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/102/1027585.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm sure floss or someone else will find a better/larger pic than this but for now

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/102/1027585.jpg


I love that Daje is wearing #2. I hope, I pray he can become the player that Fozzy should have been before injuries cut him down.

I am so happy for this young man. It'd be hard to find another kid that loves Texas as much as Daje does.

[shyne]

If he grew the beard out, he would look Alot like Fozzy in that pic.

[TheMex]

Put #11 on him!! Dammit!!

[TheMex]

How many commits do we have?? I may be making a fool of myself in shaggy. Isn't it 27 with Daje??

[TFloss32]

More quotes from ATH Daje Johnson after his commitment to UT:

"Coach Applewhite explained it really well," Johnson said. "I respect all the coaches, but I told him I like him the most out of all the coaches on the coaching staff at UT. And this is why I like him, he's very real and he just tells it like it is."

"He said he doesn't want to lead on a player so when they stopped (communicating) they didn't have an offer for me then and they didn't want to blow smoke and just lead me on and tell me the offers coming when there was no offer there at the time. When the offer was available they jumped right on it and started talking to me."

"I had told myself if I had an opportunity to go to Texas, I would go to Texas. That's why I decided to give them another chance. I feel like that is where my heart is," Johnson said prior to the visit."

"Texas, they've told me if I work hard, I'm going to have a chance. I feel like I could come in and start at any school," Johnson said. "I'm confident in my talents and I'm going to work hard, so I think I could come in and play at a place like Texas."

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M had their first Junior Day today. Here's a list of notable attendees:

QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
QB, Kohl Stewart, Houston St. Pius X
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
ATH, Laquvionte Gonzalez, Cedar Hill
ATH, Ty Slanina, East Bernard

The Ags haven't received any commitments so far but it's being reported that Sumlin actually pulled the offer of Slanina who has been committed since the end of July. Interested to hear why he was even invited to College Station in the first place unless the staff didn't want to tell him the news over the phone.

[ColinB]

How many commits do we have?? I may be making a fool of myself in shaggy. Isn't it 27 with Daje??

ESPN says 25.

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/recruiting/commitments

[jefe82]

I'm sure the shoulder surgery Ty just had didn't have anything to do with pulling his offer.

[ColinB]

Any news on Hassan Ridgeway? A lot of rumors floating around.

[shyne]

Recruitocosm saying ridgeway is torn between Texas and faggie

[ColinB]

Damn, not the news I was looking for. Hope we don't lose him.

[DesignatedT]

2013 DT Isaiah Golden committed to the Aggies.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Isaiah-Golden-127971


Ty Slaninas offer was indeed pulled.

[DesignatedT]

Regarding the Hassan Ridgeway news. A&M was really trying to keep this quiet and I guess Recruotocosm finally got ahold of it. Should be interesting to see how that plays out. We need him badly.

[DesignatedT]

and is Paul Boyette Jr completely solid to you guys or what? I've heard a few things regarding his name also but I don't really know anything about his recruitment.

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 DB George Baltimore to the second Junior Day list, per Tips at Inside Texas:

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield

[TFloss32]

and is Paul Boyette Jr completely solid to you guys or what? I've heard a few things regarding his name also but I don't really know anything about his recruitment.

Have not heard anything that would lead me to believe Boyette wasn't solid. Grew up a huge UT guy and wants to play for Bo Davis.

[DesignatedT]

Appears Ridgeway is in College Station tonight and was here last weekend as well.

[TFloss32]

Regarding the Hassan Ridgeway news. A&M was really trying to keep this quiet and I guess Recruotocosm finally got ahold of it. Should be interesting to see how that plays out. We need him badly.

Hamm of Gig 'Em 24/7 is saying he's in College Station this weekend on an official visit. Texas may make his decision easy if that's true. Tough pill to swallow, if true, considering both he and his coach have talked about how solid he is to UT in recent weeks.

[DesignatedT]

Hopefully Mack pulls the offer :lol

[shyne]

Pussy knew if he went to college station his ship would be pulled, so instead of having to decommit he let Texas do it for him.

[the chronic]

bralon addision (a&m) and chance allen (okie lite) reportedly having a great time on oregon visit - they're best friends and have stated in past they'd like to play together. also word of other potential aggie decommits. maybe realization is kicking in that 5 win season will be a fight next year for a&m. i'm putting over/under at 4 wins. :lol

[ThePop]

Sept. 1: MCNEESE ST. W
Sept. 8: FLORIDA L
Sept. 15: SMU in Dallas W
Sept. 22: open date or non-conference opponent W
Sept. 29: ARKANSAS (site TBD) L
Oct. 6: at Ole Miss W
Oct. 13: open date or non-conference opponent
Oct. 20: LSU L
Oct. 27: at Auburn L
Nov. 3: at Mississippi State L
Nov. 10: at Alabama L
Nov. 17: open date or non-conference opponent W
Nov. 24: MISSOURI Tossup

I'm assuming non-conference opponents will be weak, so
5-7 / 6-6

[the chronic]

Sept. 1: MCNEESE ST. W
Sept. 8: FLORIDA L
Sept. 15: SMU in Dallas W
Sept. 22: open date or non-conference opponent W
Sept. 29: ARKANSAS (site TBD) L
Oct. 6: at Ole Miss W
Oct. 13: open date or non-conference opponent
Oct. 20: LSU L
Oct. 27: at Auburn L
Nov. 3: at Mississippi State L
Nov. 10: at Alabama L
Nov. 17: open date or non-conference opponent W
Nov. 24: MISSOURI Tossup

I'm assuming non-conference opponents will be weak, so
5-7 / 6-6


good picks. it has to be 5-7 for over/under.

you are definitely right on the non-conf opponent, say hello to east tennessee state or some rollover like that for those games.

you have to pick mizzou though. they beat ags in college station and will be improved team, while ags will be breaking in new QB.

and i don't think ole' miss is a given. will gilbert be starting for SMU? haha

[Biggems]

LMFAO TAMU-CC...is that even a real school? JOKE

Kind of like how everyone in Texas calls themselves longhorns right?

Actually, no. There are those in Texas who call themselves Aggies, Red Raiders, Horned Frogs, Bears, and even Javelinas.

I graduated from TAMU-CC....but I have been a lifelong fan of the Longhorns.

I have also liked Alabama ever since George Teague played for them......and that is probably longer than you have been a fan of theirs.

But continue trolling and bringing absolutely zero to this thread. Continue to do nothing but make yourself look like a clown. If that is what brings you entertainment and joy, so be it.

[bluetrumpet]

Anyone have an update on Santos or Cottrell? Did Ridgeway have his 'ship pulled or is that still speculation?

[TFloss32]

Anyone have an update on Santos or Cottrell? Did Ridgeway have his 'ship pulled or is that still speculation?

Nothing definitive on Ridgeway yet other than a few reports that he was indeed in College Station this weekend. The details about who knew and who didn't know about his trip are still up in the air. Unless the kid simply has his heart set on A&M, things don't add up.

HornsNation reported recently that Santos is scheduled to announce on Monday. My assumption is he wants to return to Van first and take the time to inform the Tennesse coaches before making his commitment to UT public. On Cottrell, there have been a couple reports that he will stick with Oregon but no UT sites have said he's informed the UT coaches of that. He was supposed to meet with Mack today.

[bluetrumpet]

Great news. I hope the visit with Mack will convince him to switch. There was mention of Hobbs not getting a scholarship because we had a new commit. Was that Daje? Seems like it to me.

[ThePop]

Apparently Ridgeway is concerned with early playing time.

[Sisk]

So there's speculation that Ridgeway had his scholarship revoked because he might switch to the Aggies? Of course there is. Because that's the only way he'd switch right? Incredible.

[TFloss32]

More on DE Hassan Ridgeway...

Jesus Shuttlesworth:
"Ridgeway has not been completely above board with either his high school coach or the Texas staff, and that's what the young man has been ADVISED to do."

TexasForever:
"Who ADVISED him, the aTm coaching staff or someone outside the family and coaches??"

Jesus Shuttlesworth:
"We're working on that part of the story.

And then from OrangeBloods:

There's more to it than that (playing time), I can assure you.

The kid isn't being upfront with his own coach (I'm told his coach isn't happy about things at all) and he's not being upfront with Texas either. To paraphrase what one person I talked to earlier said, "there are some things going on that aren't going to sit well with high school coaches."

[TFloss32]

So there's speculation that Ridgeway had his scholarship revoked because he might switch to the Aggies? Of course there is. Because that's the only way he'd switch right? Incredible.

Sisk-

Take off the maroon glasses for a second or two. Like I said previously, a kid committed to UT for almost an entire year who would we willing to hop into an uncertain situation right before National Signing Day doesn't add up. If you like A&M so much, why not just be honest about it and do it the right way? Why not inform your own coaches of your intentions instead of sneaking around behind their backs? If we're looking at this purely from a defensive player's persepective, leaving Diaz's defense to go play for what A&M calls defense is similar to me moving out of a mansion in Westlake Hills for a cardboard box on 6th Street. Let's be real. This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

[the chronic]

Sisk-

Take off the maroon glasses for a second or two.

Floss, you obviously underestimate the delusion of the Ags if you think that is a possibility. That is like asking a turd not to smell.

When they try to ruin the thread just remember, that is what makes them Aggies.

But what makes us Longhorns is we kicked their ass on the field. So let them have their little moral victories. They will be few and far in between and small and insignificant.

[DesignatedT]

Mack is notorious for pulling scholarships from players who take other visits or who aren't being honest. Ridgeway could have been afraid his 'ship would be pulled by Mack if he found out he was visiting, therefore elected not to tell him or maybe he's already made up his mind and wants to be an Aggie. He obviously gets along with our new staff compared to our old and that could be the reason he took a look at us and he obviously ended up liking what he heard. It's really not that surprising. This happens every year in recruiting and if you follow it you should know this. It might be surprising for Texas fans because they are usually on the other side of these commitment flips but it happens all the time.

Lol at the scholarship revoked, he is getting paid, he has an advisor group. Please.

[DesignatedT]

Floss, you obviously underestimate the delusion of the Ags if you think that is a possibility. That is like asking a turd not to smell.

When they try to ruin the thread just remember, that is what makes them Aggies.

But what makes us Longhorns is we kicked their ass on the field. So let them have their little moral victories. They will be few and far in between and small and insignificant.

What is delusional? That we aren't shocked that a player picked our university? A university we think is great.

When has an Aggie tried to ruin the thread? I enjoy coming here and reading the write ups. Especially since we tend to be after the same players every year. If anything is ruining the thread it's your immature responses to anything and everything Aggie related.

[the chronic]

For our Aggie visitors -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iotOdjqumn4

[DesignatedT]

Exactly what I'm talking about........... Thanks for proving my point.

[Sisk]

Yeah, 18 year olds have NEVER changed their minds a week before signing day. Or the day of.

This is just one of many, many more recruiting battles Texas A&M will win.

http://rushthecourt.net/mag/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sec-tamu.jpg

[the chronic]

Lol at the scholarship revoked, he is getting paid, he has an advisor group. Please.

I'll agree with this. Yes this shit happens, but yes fans throw it out assuming other schools don't have something to offer is annoying as hell and I hate to see Texas fans throw this out.


Regarding our thread, it is a Texas thread, we are not in the same conference as you, and quite frankly, I don't get why Ags come over here? Yes we go after some same recruits. But TJ and Ridgeway and only two recruits we have offered that may go to Ags. That is not a lot of "going after same recruits".


To sum things up, would you want Texas Tech going over an A&M recruiting thread and posting shit about who they have committing and their updates? I doubt it.


Not saying A&M doesn't have anything to offer recruits. But BCS bowls, conference championships or nat'l championships are not part of it. Yes you can offer 'immediate playing time'. But so can Baylor, UTEP or SMU. I don't see their fans on here.

[the chronic]

This is just one of many, many more recruiting battles Texas A&M will win.



good, because you got your ass beat on the field.

[the chronic]

Exactly what I'm talking about........... Thanks for proving my point.


Good, your point is proven. Now go away. Start A&M thread. Start SEC thread. Go post on some Tech forums. Whatever. You win. I agree. Done.

[Sisk]

Good, your point is proven. Now go away. Start A&M thread. Start SEC thread. Go post on some Tech forums. Whatever. You win. I agree. Done.

It's much more fun to piss you off than to start a new thread.

[TFloss32]

Mack is notorious for pulling scholarships from players who take other visits or who aren't being honest. Ridgeway could have been afraid his 'ship would be pulled by Mack if he found out he was visiting, therefore elected not to tell him or maybe he's already made up his mind and wants to be an Aggie.

There's no point in being dishonest in the times we live in with Twitter and Facebook. If you're in the public eye, you will get caught if you're not being forthright with people. Ridgeway is not dumb to the point where he would just dismiss something like this happening. He knew A&M mods would report it the second he was spotted in CS but continued to lie about his intentions (even to his own coach). Tell me something doesn't stink about that.

Why do that if you already had your mind made up about being an Ag? What can't you be like Daje Johnson and just admit you love a certain school more and decommit the proper way? Being "scared" is not a legitimate excuse especially if it comes at the cost of burning bridges with several people. The fact that y'all are failing to acknowledge this makes zero sense has me worried.

[DesignatedT]

I'll agree with this. Yes this shit happens, but yes fans throw it out assuming other schools don't have something to offer is annoying as hell and I hate to see Texas fans throw this out.


Regarding our thread, it is a Texas thread, we are not in the same conference as you, and quite frankly, I don't get why Ags come over here? Yes we go after some same recruits. But TJ and Ridgeway and only two recruits we have offered that may go to Ags. That is not a lot of "going after same recruits".


To sum things up, would you want Texas Tech going over an A&M recruiting thread and posting shit about who they have committing and their updates? I doubt it.


Not saying A&M doesn't have anything to offer recruits. But BCS bowls, conference championships or nat'l championships are not part of it. Yes you can offer 'immediate playing time'. But so can Baylor, UTEP or SMU. I don't see their fans on here.

There are plenty of Tech, Texas, Baylor, LSU whoever other fans you want that post in recruiting threads at TexAgs or whatever the site may be. I have always posted at SpursTalk and don't really post much anywhere else hence I am talking recruiting here. Signing Day is always an exciting part of the year and while it may have dwindled down to a few recruits between us I still like to see where other players end up (like Dalton Santos, etc) and TFloss gives out really good information about other recruits.

Also when you start to look at junior days and all that we virtually have all the same kids attending.

[DesignatedT]

There's no point in being dishonest in the times we live in with Twitter and Facebook. If you're in the public eye, you will get caught if you're not being forthright with people. Ridgeway is not dumb to the point where he would just dismiss something like this happening. He knew A&M mods would report it the second he was spotted in CS but continued to lie about his intentions (even to his own coach). Tell me something doesn't stink about that.

Why do that if you already had your mind made up about being an Ag? What can't you be like Daje Johnson and just admit you love a certain school more and decommit the proper way? Being "scared" is not a legitimate excuse especially if it comes at the cost of burning bridges with several people. The fact that y'all are failing to acknowledge this makes zero sense has me worried.

The fact that we're dealing with 17 year old kids here should tell you all you need to know. What are you expecting out of them?

Plus, the reports of him being here last weekend as well show that he went an entire weekend here without anyone knowing or reporting it. Maybe he thought he could get away with it again. Who knows.

[ThePop]

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

[Sisk]

They're 17-18 years old. You expect them to handle these things like professional adults? That has me worried.

[DesignatedT]

A&M pay sites knew he was here last weekend and elected to keep it quiet. Maybe it was upon request from the player or the staff. I don't really know.

[The Reckoning]

Yeah, 18 year olds have NEVER changed their minds a week before signing day. Or the day of.

This is just one of many, many more recruiting battles Texas A&M will win.

http://rushthecourt.net/mag/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/sec-tamu.jpg


tramp stamp, tbh

[shyne]

Sisk hasnt shown up since thanksgiving lol, he's back now all is right in the world again.

[Sisk]

I've been here the whole time. Posting on this specific forum. hth

[shyne]

I've been here the whole time. Posting on this specific forum. hth

Well good I'm glad your ok, wasn't sure how you took thanksgiving night.

[Sisk]

Well good I'm glad your ok, wasn't sure how you took thanksgiving night.

I was pissed. Glad Sherman got fired.

Thank you for your concern.

[Jimmiemac]

Why do that if you already had your mind made up about being an Ag? What can't you be like Daje Johnson and just admit you love a certain school more and decommit the proper way?

You mean like the Daje who commits to a school while publicly stating he wants to be elsewhere? Or like the Daje who says he has shut down his recruiting and calls his TCU recruiter and says he is definitely going there? Or maybe the Daje who then says an hour later he has re-opened his recruiting but still did not decommit?

Cannot believe you use Johnson as an example of someone who did it right.

Not faulting the kid for picking the school he wanted, but he sure handled it about as poorly as anyone I can recall.

[TFloss32]

They're 17-18 years old. You expect them to handle these things like professional adults? That has me worried.

I expect a 17 or 18 year-old kid to be honest with his head coach. How hard is that? Do you know how embarrassing this must be for Coach Hulme at Mansfield right now? Passing this situation off as "National Signing Day flips happen all of the time" or thinking kids are incapable of common courtesy is ignoring the facts at hand. How often do we see recruits operate in that manner (especially Texas kids)? Rarely. In fact, all of the guys Texas has flipped recently have been encouraged to inform everyone around them of their intentions before making a move and that's exactly what they've done. Ridgeway has done the exact opposite yet it appears you're condoning that behavior or are under the assumption that it's normal. I assure you that it is not.

[DesignatedT]

Nice pickup with Santos. Really wanted that kid.

[TheMex]

Santos to Texas!! Hopefully this will get you guys talking about recruiting instead of Internet fights.

[TFloss32]

You mean like the Daje who commits to a school while publicly stating he wants to be elsewhere? Or like the Daje who says he has shut down his recruiting and calls his TCU recruiter and says he is definitely going there? Or maybe the Daje who then says an hour later he has re-opened his recruiting but still did not decommit?

Cannot believe you use Johnson as an example of someone who did it right.

To say that Daje handled it poorly or was dishonest is not taking into account what he's gone through with Texas. Why would he publicly decommit from TCU without a Texas offer in hand? The UT staff had been dangling that offer in front of his face for months and when he felt slighted by them he reaffirmed his commitment to TCU. Johnson wasn't 100% sure he was getting an offer until Thursday of this week (after talking with TCU). He admitted he had a knee-jerk reaction and handled things accordingly once UT assured he'd be a Longhorn. He explained everything to everyone involved and the TCU coaches had seen this one coming for months. It's been reported just as long that TCU was expecting to lose him. It's not a new development. I have no problem with a kid publicly showing affection for his dream school if that's where he truly wants to be and if he thinks it will help him get an offer. That's what happened and nobody was surprised by it. Bottom line; he was honest.

[shyne]

Any more word on the DGB visit?

[Sisk]

Wait... Santos changed his mind just days before signing day? He's been committed to Tennessee for a few months. Crazy.

Street agents.
Money.
Cheaters.

[TFloss32]

2013 QB Chris Johnson of Bryan has committed to Baylor:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/baylor/football/recruiting/player-Chris-Johnson-114968

[bluetrumpet]

Hmmm hasn't Santos been a soft commit for a while?

[TheMex]

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

[DMX7]

Wait... Santos changed his mind just days before signing day? He's been committed to Tennessee for a few months. Crazy.

Street agents.
Money.
Cheaters.

You Mad? Yeah, you mad.

[TFloss32]

Hmmm hasn't Santos been a soft commit for a while?

Yes, he's been listed as a "soft verbal" to Tennessee for some time. No-brainer when your childhood favorite throws you an offer.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/77/77/375382.jpg