2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

OU loses their starting center and reinstates WR Jaz Reynolds:

http://newsok.com/sports/ou

[TFloss32]

Love stories like these. US soldier playing for Clemson after tours in Iraq and Afghanistan:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8222969/purple-heart-recipient-daniel-rodriguez-cleared-join-clemson-tigers

[ThePop]

I figured you were going unless those engineering courses had you by the balls.

Football gets me through my weeks during the fall, wouldn't miss it.


OU loses their starting center and reinstates WR Jaz Reynolds:

http://newsok.com/sports/ou

They might be thinner at OL than we are at this point. Our D Line should dominate them.

[TFloss32]

They might be thinner at OL than we are at this point. Our D Line should dominate them.

I'm not going to pretend the OL is going to be all-world or anything like that, but I think both groups (OL and DL) are going to be the best they've been since '05 assuming serious injuries don't take place. Diaz, especially, has so many weapons to work with.

[ColinB]

I'll be at the game as well. Hope that start time is wrong though.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 S Brandon Simmons on his UT visit (24/7):

“I liked the campus a lot,” Simmons said. “We talked with Coach (Duane) Akina and I liked him a lot. He’s put a lot of DBs in the NFL, which is a big plus. Obviously, you go to a big school because you want a chance to make it to the NFL.”

“Really, he (Brown) just told us how he runs the program. You could tell he’s really just a relationship building guy. He said they can’t do too much until they build the relationship," he said. "He said he thought I was a really good player, and I will have an offer when the time comes. He said they don’t offer this early, but will next year at junior day."

“Right now, I’m just looking to slow everything down," he said. "I went to a lot of places this summer and had a lot of interest in the spring. I’m really open to everyone because you only get recruited once. I’m really focused on the upcoming season and having another great year.”

[TFloss32]

OK State is losing their potential starting left tackle. Tough blow for a team who will be starting a true freshman at QB:

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oklahoma-state-lt-michael-bowie-204424263--ncaaf.html

[TFloss32]

Great video of a little Arizona Cardinals fan with Sam Acho:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_MOpySFrhM&feature=youtu.be

[benefactor]

Kinda suprised you would get this info from LHF...my guess---it is/was their guess.

If i was a betting man :toast Kick -off will be 6 or later and available on the LHN.

Hook' Em
The guy on the line said it back to me pretty quickly...like he had answered the question already. It's whatever though. I'll work it out if I need to. Just happy to be seeing them live. :)

[billfromlaketravis]

Now TCU, OU, and WVU will be another story! Already have tickets lined up for those!



I like your style Ballin.' I'll be at Ole Miss, WVU, OU and TCU.

[TFloss32]

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[DirkDoesWork]

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee101/panicstream/21b2893f.jpg

Ha!

What school as accumulated the most Olympic medals? I'd assume USC.

[Ballin42]

Thanks Bill! Coincidentally I Graduated from Dripping Spring H.S but we will put that aside... Lol

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that K Anthony Fera has decided to transfer to Texas.

[ThePop]

Thanks Bill! Coincidentally I Graduated from Dripping Spring H.S but we will put that aside... Lol

Hey we (Tivy) beat you guys in a low scoring game a couple years back in the playoffs. Lake Travis however beats us (and everyone else to be fair) every year. My freshman year of high school Garrett Gilbert btho of us in the Alamodome.



OrangeBloods reporting that K Anthony Fera has decided to transfer to Texas.

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[DirkDoesWork]

OrangeBloods reporting that K Anthony Fera has decided to transfer to Texas.

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1268566/awwyeah.gif

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods reporting that K Anthony Fera has decided to transfer to Texas.


Huge if true.

[billfromlaketravis]

Thanks Bill! Coincidentally I Graduated from Dripping Spring H.S but we will put that aside... Lol


You're forgiven. Now if you were Westlake... different story.

Pop, I know a few people from Kerrville, and I've always enjoyed my time there. Pretty little town in one of the best parts of Texas.

[ThePop]

Pop, I know a few people from Kerrville, and I've always enjoyed my time there. Pretty little town in one of the best parts of Texas.

It sucks living here though when under the age of 75.

[Ballin42]

I was the running back and defensive end on that team in '09! That was a fun game, a heart breaker, but fun!

[The Reckoning]

It sucks living here though when under the age of 75.


i have some family land near center point/comfort that id stay at during the summers and i think its some of the best area in the hill country. good hunting as well with all the axis around now. i had some fun keggers there while i was at UT.

kerrville also has a badass river park on the guadalupe that we'd post up at.

not to mention the folk festival :sombrero: and a quick drive to fredericksburg.

you should look up the alamo springs cafe...their burger was on the cover of the texas monthly

[TFloss32]

I was the running back and defensive end on that team in '09! That was a fun game, a heart breaker, but fun!

I was at the Tivy/LT game that year. One of my all-time favorite high school games I've seen live.

[TFloss32]

"@MarkRosnerAAS
Recruiting: American-Statesman partner 247Sports hears Penn State punter Anthony Fera will announce transfer to Texas on Thursday #Longhorns"

[TFloss32]

USA Today has released their pre-season college football poll. Texas checks in at #15. I'd prefer that they started lower but that's solid positioning. I think they're better than at least five or six teams ahead of them.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/usatpoll.htm

[Bloeddyr10]

Anybody who can give me a quick summary of the last 14 days?

[Hook 'em Horns]

Zeke Pike dismissed from Auburn.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/08/auburn_quarterback_zeke_pike_t.html

[ThePop]

USA Today has released their pre-season college football poll. Texas checks in at #15. I'd prefer that they started lower but that's solid positioning. I think they're better than at least five or six teams ahead of them.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/usatpoll.htm

15 is a little too good, I'd have us around 17-20. I do expect a top 10 finish of course.

[TFloss32]

Zeke Pike dismissed from Auburn.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/08/auburn_quarterback_zeke_pike_t.html

Kid did not carry himself well.

[ThePop]

Huge news in Texas football recruiting, stay tuned.

[shyne]

2014 WR Lorenzo Joe has committed to Texas

[ThePop]

Texas is now offering 2014 players.

Commit #1 - Lorenzo Joe
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Lorenzo-Joe-137727

Other offers -
RB Donald Catalon
S Edwin Freeman
CB Nick Watkins
QB Jerrod Heard (per hornsnation)

Expect more offers and maybe a few commitments.

[shyne]

Did hell freeze over??

[ThePop]

I updated my previous post to add QB Jerrod Heard to the offers list.

Lorenzo Joe on his commitment
http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/texas/post/_/id/5504/2014-ath-lorenzo-joe-commits-to-texas

Per 247, Donald Catelon may be the next commit.

[rkell87]

Quotes from 2014 S Brandon Simmons on his UT visit (24/7):

“I liked the campus a lot,” Simmons said. “We talked with Coach (Duane) Akina and I liked him a lot. He’s put a lot of DBs in the NFL, which is a big plus. Obviously, you go to a big school because you want a chance to make it to the NFL.”

“Really, he (Brown) just told us how he runs the program. You could tell he’s really just a relationship building guy. He said they can’t do too much until they build the relationship," he said. "He said he thought I was a really good player, and I will have an offer when the time comes. He said they don’t offer this early, but will next year at junior day."

“Right now, I’m just looking to slow everything down," he said. "I went to a lot of places this summer and had a lot of interest in the spring. I’m really open to everyone because you only get recruited once. I’m really focused on the upcoming season and having another great year.”


Texas is now offering 2014 players.

Commit #1 - Lorenzo Joe
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Lorenzo-Joe-137727

Other offers -
RB Donald Catalon
S Edwin Freeman
CB Nick Watkins
QB Jerrod Heard (per hornsnation)

Expect more offers and maybe a few commitments.

I wonder if this will hurt us with simmons?

[ThePop]

Offers -
WR Lorenzo Joe (committed)
RB Donald Catalon
S Edwin Freeman
CB Nick Watkins
QB Jerrod Heard
S/CB Jamal Adams
DB Tony Brown
OL Demetrius Knox
RB/FB Daniel Gresham
CB/S Nick Harvey
LB Hoza Scott
DE Myles Garrett
WR Devante Noil
S Ed Paris
DE Solomon Thomas

[BevoBoom]

Any word on Ed Paris & Brandon Simmons? Go along way on slammin door on Solester Miles

[BevoBoom]

Per IT following were also offered
Hoza Scott
Myles Garrett

Horns are after some serious STUDS in this class...

[ThePop]

Horns are after some serious STUDS in this class...

2014 seems like a much stronger class, at least in Texas. Besides RSJ and a couple linemen, 2013 isn't that great.

[shyne]

How bout they offer KD Cannon already

[BevoBoom]

2014 seems like a much stronger class, at least in Texas. Besides RSJ and a couple linemen, 2013 isn't that great.

THIS...is why Mack & Co. have changed course. No doubt 2014 recruiting class was being "influenced" by SEC.

Horns will make sure negative recruiting not part of equation. This will make it harder for Saban & Miles to use that angle.

[TFloss32]

Did hell freeze over??

:rollin


http://thewanderlustdiary.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/is-this-real-life1.jpg

Holy shit. The ONE afternoon I don't check anything and UT recruiting is turned on it's head. Is Mack just trolling the masses with this!? Unprecedented move. I seriously hope the other 2014 studs are afforded the same opportunity as Joe.

[TFloss32]

Offers -
WR Lorenzo Joe (committed)
RB Donald Catalon
S Edwin Freeman
CB Nick Watkins
QB Jerrod Heard
S/CB Jamal Adams
DB Tony Brown
OL Demetrius Knox
RB/FB Daniel Gresham
CB/S Nick Harvey
LB Hoza Scott
DE Myles Garrett
WR Devante Noil
S Ed Paris

Floodgates have definitely opened. No telling who all the staff has reached out to. Mack had been dropping little hints here and there that they were thinking about changing some things with early recruiting, but I never saw this coming.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

FYI that there are rumors of two more commitments on the way. Time will tell.

[TFloss32]

Per 247, Donald Catelon may be the next commit.

Didn't see it posted but 2014 S Jamal Adams is also seriously considering committing to UT.

[TFloss32]

Official release on K Anthony Fera's transfer to Texas:

Austin -- Junior kicker Anthony Fera has announced he will transfer to The University of Texas. Fera will join the Longhorns after spending three years at Penn State, including a redshirt season in 2009. He will be eligible to play immediately in the 2012 season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

A native of Cypress, Texas, and graduate of St. Pius X High School in Houston, Fera was named first-team All-Big Ten at punter by ESPN.com and second-team all-conference by the media and coaches as a sophomore in 2011. He was also selected as a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award as the nation's top placekicker, and was a candidate for the Ray Guy Award as the nation's top punter.

Last season, Fera connected on 14-of-17 field goals (82.4 percent) and was 20-of-20 on extra point attempts, scoring a team-high 62 points. He became the first Nittany Lion since Chris Bahr in 1975 to be the starter for field goals, kickoffs and punts during the Eastern Michigan game and maintained those roles for the rest of the 2011 season.

Fera, who was the first player from Penn State to be selected Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week three times in a season, also averaged 42.0 yards on 64 punts, with 18 kicks landing inside the 20. He also delivered 12 punts of 50 or more yards, led by a career-best 69-yard effort late in a close win over Purdue. In addition, he handled 45 of the team's 55 kickoffs, with 10 touchbacks. He ranked third in the Big Ten in field goal percentage (82.4), fourth in punting average (42.0) and fifth in field goals made (1.17 per game).

As a redshirt freshman in 2010, Fera won the punting duties in preseason and was selected a 2010 second-team Freshman All-American by Rivals.com. He punted in 10 games, averaging 41.4 yards on 46 punts, including 13 inside the 20-yard line, 19 fair catches, and nine of 50 or more yards. He missed two games that season following an appendectomy.

Fera redshirted during the 2009 season. In high school, he was selected a 2008 Under Armour All-American and earned first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior. During his senior season, he was 37-of-39 on PAT attempts and 8-of-9 on field goals, with a long of 58 yards, while 55 of his 60 kickoffs went for touchbacks. Fera also averaged 44.1 yards on 36 punts.

Comments from Anthony Fera on transferring to Texas:


"The past few weeks have been extremely difficult as I've wrestled with the decision on my future. It's been tough to endure, not only for me, but for my entire immediate family back in Texas, and the Penn State football family I have grown so fond of over the past three-and-a-half years. It has been hard to separate the two as my family and I have been accepted and treated so wonderfully by everyone in the Penn State community. For that, we are all truly grateful.

"The decision to remain at Penn State has been complicated due to an illness in my family. Shortly before I arrived on campus, the most important person in my life was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis), making it more and more difficult to travel each weekend from Texas to see me play. The Lord works in mysterious ways, and I've been afforded the opportunity to give back to my family and make their lives a little easier by transferring to a university much closer to home, The University of Texas.

"I love Penn State University, my teammates, my coaches - both present and past - along with all of the great fans who have supported me and my teammates over the years. I made a promise to Coach Paterno and my family the day I arrived on campus to obtain a degree from Penn State University, which with the cooperation of the folks at Texas, I plan to fulfill over the next year. I will always proudly say that I am a Penn State alum!

"A new chapter in my life begins next week, and I am very excited to play for such a well-respected coach in Mack Brown, and a Longhorn football program that is traditionally one of the finest in the nation. My family and I had a chance to visit Austin and get to know the coaches and some of the players last weekend. It is a wonderful place and we had a great time. I feel like I can have another extended family in Austin, and I'm really looking forward to being a part of the team and campus community.

"I cherish my time at Penn State, but look forward to challenges ahead and the ability to compete on the playing field and in the classroom at another tremendous institution in The University of Texas. I want to wish Coach (Bill) O'Brien and his entire staff, my fellow teammates, and all of Nittany Nation the very best this upcoming season. I will be giving my all to the Longhorns, but will always be pulling for my friends and Nittany Lions family as well."

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, 2014 QB Jerrod Heard will be visiting UT on Saturday, August 11th.

[billfromlaketravis]

The UT staff met recently to discuss recruiting. I think the decision was at the meeting to offer pending juniors.

I don't think we'll see Texas offer sophomores, but it looks like pending junior offers are here to stay. Good move. Texas can see them at the June camps, evaluate and make a decision.

Hopefully satellite camps in DFW, Houston, East Texas and other states are next. There's a work around with satellite camps in other states. OU uses McMurray State to host satellite camps in Texas. UT could do something similar with small schools in Louisiana and Oklahoma.

[billfromlaketravis]

Didn't see it posted but 2014 S Jamal Adams is also seriously considering committing to UT.



Adams and Catalon as the next commits would be good guesses.

Not in love with Joe, but Adams and Catalon are a good start.

[ThePop]

Offers -
WR Lorenzo Joe (committed)
RB Donald Catalon
S Edwin Freeman
CB Nick Watkins
QB Jerrod Heard
S/CB Jamal Adams
DB Tony Brown
OL Demetrius Knox
RB/FB Daniel Gresham
CB/S Nick Harvey
LB Hoza Scott
DE Myles Garrett
WR Devante Noil
S Ed Paris
DE Solomon Thomas
WR KD Cannon
RB Nathan Starks

[TFloss32]

Add 2014 WR KD Cannon to the offer list. That's a big one. He just got off the phone with the UT staff.

[TFloss32]

This can be kind of confusing separating the guys who have received "the call" from the staff, those who are still waiting or won't receive an offer just yet. Basically everyone we've talked about in the past with an "approved offer" is expected to have a committable offer as of tonight, but we'll break it down. Thanks to Pop for getting the list started. The guys in red are unconfirmed at this point:

2014 Committable Offers

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
WR, Devante "Speedy" Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinseville, GA)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB/S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[TFloss32]

Adams and Catalon as the next commits would be good guesses.

Catalon should be in the bag tomorrow. Good way to start the weekend with arguably the best RB in Texas for the 2014 class.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB Leonard Fournette did hear from Texas today. His offer is official.

[TFloss32]

Great quote from an anonymous high school coach commenting on Texas' change in their recruiting philosophy (24/7):

“They basically said that they were done beating around the bush, they liked our kid and they wanted to make it public,” the coach said. “They decided that it was just time to change the way they do things, and if there are kids that they want, kids that they've evaluated and really like, then they're not going to wait anymore.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 WR Lorenzo Joe on his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“The serious recruiting all started when I attended the camp in June,” said Joe. “After the camp the coaches told me they really don’t like offering early and that they wanted to wait until February to offer me at junior days. But then they told me they really liked what I did out there that day and they wanted to offer me right then, but to keep it on the down low. Originally they didn’t want me to say anything until February, but then Coach (Bo) Davis called me today and said I can make it public.”

“The decision was easy,” Joe told Hookem.com. “Like I’ve said before, Texas has always been my favorite. They’ve always been my school that I’ve rooted for and liked. So to hear them say that they want you to play for them is just incredible. It didn’t take me anytime to take them up on the offer.”

“I’m blessed,” Joe exclaimed. “Being a Longhorn is just such a great honor. You can’t ask for anything else. I’m just so blessed. I wake up every day and thank God for letting me be a Texas Longhorn. I’m so excited and pumped to be a part of such a great team. It feels great to know I’m going to Texas. I just can’t describe the feeling I get thinking about it. It’s awesome.”

“My offer is strictly for wide receiver,” Joe explained. “And that’s exactly where I want to be. I know that’s the position for me. Not quarterback or anywhere else. I may play quarterback the next year or two, but I’ll always be a receiver. That’s my thing.”

“Coach (Darrell) Wyatt told me he really likes me a lot,” said Joe. “He’s seen my film of me playing receiver as a sophomore and really liked what he saw. When I went to the camp he told me he was real impressed and said that he knows I may be playing quarterback in high school, but that at the next level I have the skills to succeed at receiver and that’s where they want me. I plan to do big things there.”

[bluetrumpet]

Who is commitment #2?

[ThePop]

DE Derick Roberson

[billfromlaketravis]

DE Derick Roberson



Stud, stud, stud. Roberson is best in state weakside DE in recent years. Akina strikes again. Nobody recruits San Antonio better.

Solomon Thomas is a lock. Strongside end will be covered.

Texas is in an excellent position with Myles Garrett. Most complete in state 2014 DE. He play both either side and get after the quarterback.

I hope Texas slow plays Denton Ryan DE Sekou Clark. I don't think they need 4 DEs in the 2014 class, but Clark might play himself into an offer this fall.

Texas should be very, very selective at DE in 2013. If the coaches like where they sit with Thomas and Garrett, I think they should sign 1 JUCO DE and shut it down.

[ThePop]

Every day will be lame in the Texas recruiting from now on.

[TFloss32]

Stud, stud, stud. Roberson is best in state weakside DE in recent years. Akina strikes again. Nobody recruits San Antonio better.

Solomon Thomas is a lock. Strongside end will be covered.

Texas is in an excellent position with Myles Garrett. Most complete in state 2014 DE. He play both either side and get after the quarterback.

I hope Texas slow plays Denton Ryan DE Sekou Clark. I don't think they need 4 DEs in the 2014 class, but Clark might play himself into an offer this fall.

Texas should be very, very selective at DE in 2013. If the coaches like where they sit with Thomas and Garrett, I think they should sign 1 JUCO DE and shut it down.

I was getting nervous yesterday because there was ZERO talk of Roberson and I was hoping the staff wasn't going to wait. Kid is going to blow up these next two years. Hope Texas can also lock up Garrett because Thomas may gain the good weight to move inside eventually.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Derick-Roberson-137676

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/341432/derick-roberson

[TFloss32]

2014 Committable Offers

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
WR, Devante "Speedy" Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinseville, GA)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB/S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[TFloss32]

This one is still unconfirmed but 2014 S Laurence Jones of Monroe, LA is also listing a Texas offer.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Laurence-Jones-118252

[TFloss32]

Latest on OL/DL Andrew Billings as of this morning from 24/7...he's stated that his commitment will come prior to his senior season (that means this month). He also mentioned that his future position will not be a factor in his decision. Great news considering his preference for defense was thought to be somewhat of an issue.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB Donald Catalon has pulled the trigger. He's #3 for 2014. He'll be official on Monday once he sends in his transcript.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Donald-Catalon-131149

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/856153/donald-catalon

[TFloss32]

2014 Committable Offers

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
WR, Devante "Speedy" Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinseville, GA)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB/S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[bluetrumpet]

So, what's left for the '13 class now that we are working the '14?

[ThePop]

So, what's left for the '13 class now that we are working the '14?

Well, RSJ is the top prize. We need a DE in this class (just one, preferably a Juco DE), Caleb Benenoch and Andrew Billings are likely future Texas commits, one or two more DB commits are also expected (Marcell Harris? Cole Luke?).

On Catelon
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Houston area product recently told Hookem.com in July that he was down to just two schools, LSU and Texas, but with the Longhorns offering so early, it made the choice easy for him.

This is why we started offering early, no more missing out on players we want.

[TFloss32]

So, what's left for the '13 class now that we are working the '14?

These are the 2013 guys that we know of:

WR, Devon Allen, Brophy Prep (Phoenix, AZ)
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Forth Worth Southwest
WR, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Billings, Waco High
DE/DT, Marcus Hardison, Dodge City CC (Dodge City, KS)
DE, Kewan Alfred, Trinity Valley CC (Athens, TX)
DE, Randy Gregory, Arizona Western JC (Yuma, AZ)
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ)
S, Vonn Bell, Ridgeland (Rossville, GA)
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL)
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

It will be a pretty impressive finish to the class if Texas can land Allen, RSJ, Benenoch, Billings, Luke, maybe Harris and a great pass rusher.

[TFloss32]

This is why we started offering early, no more missing out on players we want.

Pretty crazy that all of these kids are coming out and saying how much of a difference yesterday made when it comes to how they look at UT. No more misunderstandings on whether or not Texas is serious.

[TFloss32]

Anybody who can give me a quick summary of the last 14 days?

Bloeddyr-

I'll try to hook you up soon with a summary. The last two days alone have been wild.

[TFloss32]

Kd Cannon ‏@IAmTheOne_9
Just Got Officially Offered By Texas #Hook'EmHorns

[TFloss32]

Pete Thamel ‏@SIPeteThamel
Florida spokesman just confirmed that recruiting coordinator Aubrey Hill is resigning in the wake of the Shapiro mess at Miami.

[TFloss32]

A video message from Mack to WR Marquise Goodwin before he competes in the Olympics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWV5jaEMsq8&feature=player_embedded

[TFloss32]

Nevermind on 2014 RB Donald Catalon's transcript. He cleared that up with UT coaches this morning and things are good to go.

[the chronic]

A video message from Mack to WR Marquise Goodwin before he competes in the Olympics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWV5jaEMsq8&feature=player_embedded


Long jump finals for Marquise Goodwin start tomorrow at 1:55pm CST.

[TheMex]

I'm enjoying the beach of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three data without Internet and all these happens?!?!? Wow!!! I'm excited about the next three days without Internet.


You're forgiven. Now if you were Westlake... different story.


I'm from Westlake, lol.

[TheMex]

Any word on Darrion Johnson??? He's the only big name in the state of TX that I haven't heard much from.

[Sisk]

Kd Cannon ‏@IAmTheOne_9
Just Got Officially Offered By Texas #Hook'EmHorns

That kid is going to be a monster.

[Vito Corleone]

LOL there is a total meltdown thread on texags.com There are 3 lines of group think, 1 is that it doesn't matter because Texas will never touch aggsy in recruiting. 1 is worried with the changes in Texas recruiting and 1 is busy patting themsleves on the back because Texas/Mack is scared of the aggsy recruiting juggernaut

[Ballin42]

LOL there is a total meltdown thread on texags.com There are 3 lines of group think, 1 is that it doesn't matter because Texas will never touch aggsy in recruiting. 1 is worried with the changes in Texas recruiting and 1 is busy patting themsleves on the back because Texas/Mack is scared of the aggsy recruiting juggernaut

I'm really happy they started offering earlier... But I do think tamu is a threat in recruiting now, but I think it was more of a LSU and bama thing. Especially since they are giving commitable offers to 7th graders now! Time will show when the season starts on how many tamu recruits decomit, but it could be a huge problem if tamu has any kind of a good season, say if they beat LSU or Florida.

[the chronic]

Long jump just started for those who want to watch Goodwin on live stream -

http://www.nbcolympics.com/liveextra/video-watch.html?video=mens-long-jump-final

[ThePop]

if they beat LSU

:lol

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that 2014 WR KD Cannon is attempting to set up an unofficial visit to UT next week. He supposedly wants to see a few of the schools that are high on his list before Mount Pleasant begins their fall practices.

[the chronic]

Texas not only school getting help from Penn State transfers. WR Justin Brown transferring to OU.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8234820/penn-state-nittany-lions-justin-brown-transfer-oklahoma-sooners-according-source

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2014 QB Jerrod Heard spoke with Bryan Harsin on the phone yesterday to make his offer official and he was informed that he is definitely the QB Texas wants for the 2014 class. He'll be on campus next Saturday. The offer is apparently a "game changer" and the Heard family is "fired up."

[TFloss32]

Clemson star WR Sammy Watkins has been suspended for the first two games of the season for his May drug arrest:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8232108/clemson-tigers-sammy-watkins-suspended-two-games-start-season

[TFloss32]

TCU QB Casey Pachall admits to failing drug test in February. He also said he's used ecstasy and cocaine:

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/8232466/tcu-qb-casey-pachall-admitted-failed-drug-test

[TFloss32]

For those that didn't have a chance to watch or read about it, WR Marquise Goodwin did not make the finals in the long jump today.

[Bloeddyr10]

From '14 DB Darrion Johnsons twitter:
Every1 asking me if I got offered by Tex.. Naw I didn't. The say I gotta prove off the field that I'm ready. It's not talent. Ima top player

So, once again, you were right Floss, it is about grades and off the field. Good to know!

I'm pulling for this kid!

[billfromlaketravis]

For those that didn't have a chance to watch or read about it, WR Marquise Goodwin did not make the finals in the long jump today.



Tough break for Marquise, but the team will be happy to have him back.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per 24/7, 2014 QB Jerrod Heard spoke with Bryan Harsin on the phone yesterday to make his offer official and he was informed that he is definitely the QB Texas wants for the 2014 class. He'll be on campus next Saturday. The offer is apparently a "game changer" and the Heard family is "fired up."



I like this move quite a bit. Ronald Monroe MIGHT have a higher athletic upside, but Heard is a very well developed passer for a dual threat quarterback.

Swoopes is very raw, and Heard is a hell of an insurance policy. One of these two will succeed. I'm starting to like the QB depth at Texas moving forward.

[billfromlaketravis]

OrangeBloods reporting that 2014 WR KD Cannon is attempting to set up an unofficial visit to UT next week. He supposedly wants to see a few of the schools that are high on his list before Mount Pleasant begins their fall practices.


Makes you wonder where the "OU leads for Cannon" speculation comes from. If Cannon makes it in before the season, and visits again in the fall, I could see Texas edging ahead.

[billfromlaketravis]

I was getting nervous yesterday because there was ZERO talk of Roberson and I was hoping the staff wasn't going to wait. Kid is going to blow up these next two years. Hope Texas can also lock up Garrett because Thomas may gain the good weight to move inside eventually.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Derick-Roberson-137676

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/341432/derick-roberson



If Thomas can maintain his speed and quickness, I think he'll stay outside. He will likely be on of the larger DEs to play at Texas.

[billfromlaketravis]

This one is still unconfirmed but 2014 S Laurence Jones of Monroe, LA is also listing a Texas offer.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Laurence-Jones-118252



Texas hitting the I -20 corridor hard. I love it. Could be a huge recruiting development if the staff sticks with it.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'm enjoying the beach of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for three data without Internet and all these happens?!?!? Wow!!! I'm excited about the next three days without Internet.



I'm from Westlake, lol.


Haha. Bring it Mex. With LT and Westlake in the same district, the rivalry is just going to get more heated. I love it.

[billfromlaketravis]

Well, RSJ is the top prize. We need a DE in this class (just one, preferably a Juco DE), Caleb Benenoch and Andrew Billings are likely future Texas commits, one or two more DB commits are also expected (Marcell Harris? Cole Luke?).

On Catelon
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound Houston area product recently told Hookem.com in July that he was down to just two schools, LSU and Texas, but with the Longhorns offering so early, it made the choice easy for him.

This is why we started offering early, no more missing out on players we want.


RSJ will join the fold again. He'll take his visits, he'll see some great games in person, but he'll be a Horn eventually. Texas offers the best academics, and the best football / basketball combination.

I agree I think Texas gets Benenoch and Billings. I think Texas will land Luke. I'm optimistic on Harris. He has had hundreds of chances to commit to Florida, and he hasn't done it yet. Remember Akina was all over Harris early. There's a relationship there. Could come down to playing close to home (Mama Harris and Florda) or the best path to NFL (Papa Harris, Coach Akina and Texas).

I think Texas can definitely use the "pass happy" Big 12 offenses card when recruiting pass rushers and DBs against SEC competitors. It worked with Shiro Davis.

If Texas were to miss on Marcell Harris, I think they will aggressively pursue Chevoski Collins. If that happens, I think they land him.

Billings gives Texas some flexibility. The center battle at Texas could be epic. Billings, Raulerson and Darius James slugging it out. My gut feeling is that Billings remains at center, Raulerson plays guard and James gets a shot at OT.

I like Benenoch's upside. You can't go wrong with a raw, athletic Nigerian American. I think he has a big senior year and shoots up the rankings. Redshirt him and watch him grow into an excellent RT at Texas.

[TFloss32]

Today is reporting day. First practice is tomorrow! Once everyone gets settled in and does the whole media thing, they'll all head over to Mack's for a BBQ.

[the chronic]

Makes you wonder where the "OU leads for Cannon" speculation comes from. If Cannon makes it in before the season, and visits again in the fall, I could see Texas edging ahead.

It came directly from Cannon, he said he's more of a 'small town guy'. His father stated he thinks he may open up more to Austin after more visits but at this point OU has edge.

[TFloss32]

It's official that the first two games of the year will be on the Longhorn Network. Plan accordingly.

[TFloss32]

Photos of all of the players checking in from Mack's site:

http://www.texassports.com/view.gal?id=122864Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Year=2012

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Ricky Seals-Jones is looking to make an unofficial visit to UT for the West Virginia game on October 6th. He's also going to be in College Station for the Week 2 game between A&M/Florida. These are the only two games on his agenda so far.

[TFloss32]

JUCO OL Trenton Brown has committed to Georgia. We've discussed him in the past because of his family ties to Austin and Bastrop.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trenton-Brown-136023

[TFloss32]

24/7 also mentioning that WR Marquise Goodwin is expected to be back in Austin by Thursday or Friday. Both special team transfers, K Anthony Fera and P Alex King, should be at practice tomorrow but aren't scheduled to participate until they get some minor paperwork taken care of.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per 24/7, WR Ricky Seals-Jones is looking to make an unofficial visit to UT for the West Virginia game on October 6th. He's also going to be in College Station for the Week 2 game between A&M/Florida. These are the only two games on his agenda so far.



RSJ is filling up that social calender nicely.

[TFloss32]

TCU says QB Casey Pachall will not be suspended for failed drug test:

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/8236818/tcu-horned-frogs-qb-casey-pachall-face-discipline-team

[TFloss32]

The Texas secondary is going into 2012 with big expectations:

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8229041/ranking-10-best-secondaries-nation-ncf

[TFloss32]

Latest from 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham (24/7):

“Honestly it was hard to not commit right when Texas offered me,” said Gresham. “Immediately after I got offered, I called Demetrius and told him ‘Are you ready to be a Longhorn? Are you ready to commit to UT?’ We were both excited about the whole deal. I’m still ecstatic about it really. I almost cried when I got the offer. I like Texas a lot. I don’t know if I can hold out that long like Demetrius. I honestly don’t know. Maybe, but I don’t know.”

"We’ve already been talking about it a lot really,” Gresham explained. “We’re going to sit down, talk it over with each other, our families and (All Saints head coach) Coach Beck. So for right now we’ll wait and see what’s up. It’s tough though (to hold off on committing). I am really, really excited about this.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 S Jamal Adams (24/7):

“I’m just trying to take everything in right now,” said Adams. “It (a decision) could be ten minutes it could be in two years. I’m just going to wait for it. I’m just going soak it in right now, talk to my family and see how they feel about everything. I’m just going to let it flow.”

“Everything’s going through my head right now, honestly,” Adams said. “I’m seeing a lot of people committing, and I mean, dang, just to know that Texas, as a big powerhouse school… It’s great. All of my family is going to be able to see me. But man, it’s just a blessing to get this offer because this is a really big offer. I’m just really glad they offered me because they’re really, really high on my list. I’m just excited. I really don’t know what I’m going to do right now, but it’s a good chance. You never know.”

[TFloss32]

Quote from a source close to CB Cole Luke (24/7):

“Texas is definitely still very much on top,” the source told Hookem.com. “They are still the team to beat. At this point we’re just sitting back and waiting for it (a commitment) to happen. We just don’t know when exactly that will be, that’s the only problem.”

[the chronic]

The Texas secondary is going into 2012 with big expectations:

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8229041/ranking-10-best-secondaries-nation-ncf


Pretty strong intro...


"The Horns' secondary is so talented that it would not be a misnomer to call it close to NFL caliber."

[TFloss32]

OL Dom Espinosa tweeted a picture of his practice jersey this morning. Looks like the team is rolling with the alternates for fall camp:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/283/594/594283.JPG

[TFloss32]

Manny Diaz ‏@UT_MannyDiaz
Day one, practice one - vets work, rookies watch & learn, everyone get to the ball in a bad mood! #hookem

Cayleb Jones ‏@Cayleb_JonesTx4
Two a days.. Outta touch for a while! only with my teamates! ��

Adrian Phillips ‏@Phillips_17
One seven checking in baby!!! Let’s get this money DBs!!! #DBU #LongHornNation #RISE

[TFloss32]

Mack's pre-fall camp press conference from yesterday:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=324259

[TFloss32]

TCU picked up a commitment from LB Dac Shaw of Mineola yesterday. He's a guy to keep an eye on this fall if Texas decides they want to offer another LB.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dac-Shaw-139565

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmHVh5czVbU

[TFloss32]

Some sneak peeks of the practice jerseys. Okafor (#80) is kind of scary:

https://p.twimg.com/Azn0KOjCUAA9F0N.jpg

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w390/maxolsonespn/2012-08-06093522am.png

[TFloss32]

I don't think anyone has mentioned this yet, but both DE Jackson Jeffcoat and S Adrian Phillips have been cleared for full contact after their injuries last year. A healthy Phillips will go a long way for that secondary.

[BevoBoom]

LHF site has posted/updated DonorNet:Season Tix holders can check your seat assignment & park pass

Hook' Em

[TFloss32]

Some of you may remember OL John Michael McGee from Texarkana. UT was recruiting him for a short time last year and he came down for the spring game. Searels didn't offer at the time and he pledged to never return to Austin. Ended up signing with OU.

SoonerScoop.com ‏@SoonerScoop
Freshman all American offensive guard John Michael McGee nowhere to be found at practice today as well.

Guerin Emig ‏@GuerinEmig
Counted 14 #Sooners o-linemen in drills. That number not exactly reassuring, for a unit that's a supposed strength.

John M. McGee ‏@UnappreciatedJM
Football isn't for everybody.

John M. McGee ‏@UnappreciatedJM
I love my mom. Texarkana in my future.

[TFloss32]

For those of you hate Craig James and like David Pollack, it's good news:

Ralph D. Russo ‏@ralphDrussoAP
David Pollack takes Craig James' spot on Thursday's with Rece Davis, making Thursday night the most handsome night in sports TV.

[ThePop]

Some of you may remember OL John Michael McGee from Texarkana. UT was recruiting him for a short time last year and he came down for the spring game. Searels didn't offer at the time and he pledged to never return to Austin. Ended up signing with OU.

SoonerScoop.com ‏@SoonerScoop
Freshman all American offensive guard John Michael McGee nowhere to be found at practice today as well.

Guerin Emig ‏@GuerinEmig
Counted 14 #Sooners o-linemen in drills. That number not exactly reassuring, for a unit that's a supposed strength.

John M. McGee ‏@UnappreciatedJM
Football isn't for everybody.

John M. McGee ‏@UnappreciatedJM
I love my mom. Texarkana in my future.


I don't know whether to be happy or feel sorry for their OLine. They lost yet another (starting) OLineman today with a possible ACL injury.

[TFloss32]

I don't know whether to be happy or feel sorry for their OLine. They lost yet another (starting) OLineman today with a possible ACL injury.

They're having to replace two starters and only have fall camp to get acclimated. Minus Broyles on the outside and it could be tough for Jones. I'm not nearly as high on OU as the media but Stoops usually finds a way.

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch loves the Twitter game:

Caleb Benenoch ‏@CalebBenenoch79
Lol yeah u could say I'm a fan

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/840/594/594840.JPG

[shyne]

OL Caleb Benenoch loves the Twitter game:

Caleb Benenoch ‏@CalebBenenoch79
Lol yeah u could say I'm a fan

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/840/594/594840.JPG

I wish he would just commit already.

[TFloss32]

I wish he would just commit already.

I know. It won't go past September if he sticks with his current timeline.

[ThePop]

Demetrius Knox also likes to mess with people on twitter, he's teasing a big announcement today but last time he did that it was something unrelated.

[bluetrumpet]

I'm gonna have to stop following him if this is all bs. Can't handle it

[TFloss32]

Demetrius Knox also likes to mess with people on twitter, he's teasing a big announcement today but last time he did that it was something unrelated.

It could be different this time, but I'm not holding my breath. See the quote from 24/7 below. Gresham's only offer is UT (that we know of) so it looks pretty good.

"It may happen today. Me and Daniel (Gresham) both. We have to make a lot of calls first."

[TFloss32]

Quote from 2014 OL Demetrius Knox (OrangeBloods):

"Really thinking about it (committing)," Knox texted.

"...but we don't know anything without this call. We have to wait a couple hours."

[TFloss32]

Quote from 2014 OL Demetrius Knox (OrangeBloods):

"Really thinking about it (committing)," Knox texted.

"...but we don't know anything without this call. We have to wait a couple hours."

My two guesses for the above:

a.) They can't commit until the UT coaches get back from practice and take their call.

-OR-

b.) Knox/Gresham are calling several schools to see if anyone will offer Gresham before they commit to UT.

[TFloss32]

QB Brandon Weeden named the Cleveland Browns' starter today. Hope that's the first step towards Colt getting out of there. I was disappointed when the Green Bay rumors didn't pan out.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000046653/article/brandon-weeden-named-cleveland-browns-starter

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas just posted that 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham is meeting with his parents about a potential commitment.

[TFloss32]

Monday practice pics are up:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=122916

[TFloss32]

Daniel Gresham ‏@Dgresh33
great to know that @meechy77 (Knox) and i will be spending the next few years together at the same college!!!!

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Demetrius Knox says he will NOT be making a decision today, but all of phone calls he needed to make have been taken care of. He said expect something in "the next couple of days."

[TFloss32]

Demetrius Knox ‏@meechy77
Just got off the phone. Nothing is happening today but something will in the next couple of days that's all I can say. @Dgresh33

[billfromlaketravis]

Demetrius Knox ‏@meechy77
Just got off the phone. Nothing is happening today but something will in the next couple of days that's all I can say. @Dgresh33



Something tells me offering Gresham to get Knox was another Major master stroke.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2014 blue-chip OT Braden Smith of Olathe, KS should be officially offered by UT soon. If you remember this kid has quite the story. His coach said before the summer started that he wouldn't be participating in any camps, visiting any schools or talking to any college coaches until their high school season was over. He even skipped the Rivals Five-Star Challenge. He has a sister currently attending TCU.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Braden-Smith-130866

[Sisk]

Knox apparently said that RSJ will be a horn. Not sure of the source, but that's what some people on TA are saying.

[ThePop]

Knox apparently said that RSJ will be a horn. Not sure of the source, but that's what some people on TA are saying.

Nothing Knox says should be taken seriously, assuming he did say that. I do think we have the best shot to get RSJ.

Also, more pictures have been added to the first day practice photos, just letting everyone know. This includes one picture of Fera and King, who Mack said wouldn't be practicing the first few days but there they are (unless the caption is wrong).

[TFloss32]

Also, more pictures have been added to the first day practice photos, just letting everyone know. This includes one picture of Fera and King, who Mack said wouldn't be practicing the first few days but there they are (unless the caption is wrong).

Jesus H. Christ! in response to Overstreet.

http://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz174/ericg320/hars.png

[TFloss32]

Big visit news for the days to come. 2014 DE Solomon Thomas is attempting to set up a trip to UT for Thursday and 2014 S Jamal Adams will be in town with his family this weekend. His mother hasn't had a chance to see campus yet and her seal of approval is thought to be the last step towards an eventual commitment. Don't forget 2014 QB Jerrod Heard is scheduled to be in town with his family as well. The official offers have really lit a fire under some of these kids. That's three Top 100 prospects in Austin one after the other assuming they all make it in.

[TFloss32]

Monday practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=324477

[TFloss32]

What is going on down in Auburn?! See their practice unis:

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/article/media_slots/photos/000/509/077/untitled_original_original.jpg?1344280888

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tre-mason.jpg

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/auburn-short-shorts.jpg

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/shorts-auburn-football.jpg

[shyne]

Anyone know how Ash looked yesterday?

[TFloss32]

Good article from HornsNation on the development of QB David Ash over the past year:

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/story/_/id/8240699/year-life-development-texas-longhorns-qb-david-ash

[TFloss32]

10 cities have been asked to bid on the new Champions Bowl:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/06/report-10-cities-asked-to-bid-on-champions-bowl/

[benefactor]

Well...looks like you guys were right. Per Dalton Santos, the opener will be a 7pm kickoff.

[TFloss32]

2014 DE Andrew Williams of McDonough, GA is another top OOS prospect that could be on Texas' radar. He hasn't had much contact with the staff to this point but he says he's always been a fan of UT and would like to make a trip to Austin this season if the opportunity presents itself.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Andrew-Williams-141809

"I followed Brian Orakpo all through his college career. That's what drew me to Texas, that's what got me excited when they had an interest in me," Williams said. "All their D-ends aren't that big when they come there, but when they leave they're monsters. That's always amazed me. And Brian Orakpo is one of the best defensive ends in the NFL right now."

"I think I had an all right season, but I guess the coaches saw my size and my pass rush. This summer, I've been trying to perfect that and get that down. And also the strength I have for my size," Williams said. "I can always improve on my size. I'm taller and my frame is a little longer, so just add more mass. That's what most coaches have said. And as always, speed kills, so you can't be fast enough."

"At this point, I don't have any tops, but I've had a long interest in Texas," Williams said. "I'm hoping to make a visit there this sometime, maybe during the season. I'm really interested."

"There are a lot of things that go into if I like a school - like how they produce. Texas really produces. It's pretty far away, but I've managed to watch every other game since Brian Orakpo was there. He's been one of my inspirations."

[TFloss32]

Anyone know how Ash looked yesterday?

I haven't seen anything to suggest Ash is favoring that hamstring. This is from Inside Texas:

On the field, Ash excelled today on the deep ball throwing to the outside shoulder while keeping the receiver in bounds. He received lots of praise from Harsin on those plays as well.

Overall Ash had the majority of snaps as we reported he would yesterday. My source say it was about 70 – 30 with the first teamers.

In terms of specific plays, Ash had a big time throw to Jaxon Shipley in team drills to beat Byndom and the safety (mostly the safety). He also hooked up with John Harris a couple of times in tight windows to beat the first team defense according to our guy. More Harris in a minute, but according to my source, there is no QB battle. When I asked about it my source said, “Ash is the man. Everyone knows it.”

[shyne]

I haven't seen anything to suggest Ash is favoring that hamstring. This is from Inside Texas:

On the field, Ash excelled today on the deep ball throwing to the outside shoulder while keeping the receiver in bounds. He received lots of praise from Harsin on those plays as well.

Overall Ash had the majority of snaps as we reported he would yesterday. My source say it was about 70 – 30 with the first teamers.

In terms of specific plays, Ash had a big time throw to Jaxon Shipley in team drills to beat Byndom and the safety (mostly the safety). He also hooked up with John Harris a couple of times in tight windows to beat the first team defense according to our guy. More Harris in a minute, but according to my source, there is no QB battle. When I asked about it my source said, “Ash is the man. Everyone knows it.”


Good to hear!

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that 2014 OL Demetrius Knox tried to call the UT coaches a few times yesterday while everyone was out on the practice field. Important to remember that the coaches can't call him back because of the recruiting rules in place during this time of year. Nothing was said beyond that.

[ColinB]

2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham has committed.

[TFloss32]

Pictures from the A.M. workout (freshmen). Veterans should be added tonight:

http://www.texassports.com/view.gal?id=122971Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Year=2012

[ColinB]

Link has the "Luck the Fakers" thing going.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham has committed.

Nice. We'll see what happens with Knox. He's been talking big but it feels like he just isn't ready.

[shyne]

How many kids are we looking to take this class?

[TFloss32]

2014 Committable Offers

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
WR, Devante "Speedy" Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinseville, GA)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB/S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Laurence Jones, Neville (Monroe, LA)
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[TFloss32]

How many kids are we looking to take this class?

I think it will be a bigger class like 2012. A big reason they wanted to start offering sophomores is because the 2014 class is so deep.

[TFloss32]

Here is another looks at 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham's highlights. Someone will make nice living running behind this guy at UT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWQ1WAol9e0&noredirect=1

[TFloss32]

Article on the Texas defense from ESPN's main page and it will also appear in ESPN The Magazine on August 20th:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8239779/texas-longhorns-coach-mack-brown-wants-transform-squad-mirror-image-sec-espn-magazine

[TFloss32]

Eric Nahlin ‏@EricNahlin
Pending a ride D. Gresham and D. Knox will visit UT this weekend. Mini jr day if they make it along w/ J. Adams and J. Heard.

[TFloss32]

Video of 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham talking about his commitment to UT:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8244352&categoryid=4179954

[TFloss32]

Quote from 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham (OrangeBloods):

"(Demetrius) and I were thinking of coming down this weekend. But it's kind of up in the air. We have practice on Saturday and then a dinner, so we may have to postpone it until the next weekend. We wanted to get there because I heard lot of other recruits are coming down on Saturday," Knox said.

[TFloss32]

2014 WR KD Cannon just told OrangeBloods that he's also thinking of making a visit on Saturday or Sunday. So, your visitors this weekend could look something like this:

2014 Prospects

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron

[billfromlaketravis]

2014 WR KD Cannon just told OrangeBloods that he's also thinking of making a visit on Saturday or Sunday. So, your visitors this weekend could look something like this:

2014 Prospects

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron



Hell of a group. I hope they all make it down.

[TFloss32]

Hell of a group. I hope they all make it down.

Same here. Gresham and Knox have practice on Saturday so that could prevent them from making it down.

[TFloss32]

Video of all the guys checking in on Sunday:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=324569

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham after his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“I thought about it a lot,” Gresham said of his commitment. “I talked to Demetrius (Knox) about it, talked to (All Saints head coach) Coach (Aaron) Beck and my family about it. I couldn’t see any reason why not to commit, you know? I didn’t see anything wrong with it. I fell in love with Texas, so I figured I better just go ahead and be a Longhorn.”

“I really decided to do it on Monday,” explained Gresham. “I was actually talking to Demetrius and I told him I think we should commit. We talked to a bunch of people about it all and got their advice. We decided it would be better for me to commit and him to wait. So on Monday night I called Coach (Major) Applewhite and told him that I was going to go ahead and commit, but I wanted to announce it tomorrow. He was fine with that, so this morning I called and told him I was ready. Once he heard that he gave the phone to Coach (Mack) Brown and I told him I want to be a Longhorn.”

“Coach Brown was very excited to hear the news,” Gresham told Hookem.com. “He told me he was glad to have me on board with the team and that he was very excited that I committed. He said that they really need me down in Austin and can’t wait until I get there. He went on and on with me for a while, which was really cool.”

“My role will be very important in the offense at Texas because I’ll be lined up everywhere,” Gresham said. “Coach Applewhite told me to watch the running backs this year for sure. He said they’re going to use me in certain packages with another running back. Before I committed I asked if I’ll just be used as a fullback and they told me no. I’ll be a tailback, fullback and lining me up to run a bunch of routes. They really like my soft hands and said I have good feet, so they want me to get involved in the passing game as much as possible.”

“I’m actually about to start working on people now,” said Gresham. “I’m going to get a hold of these different recruits Texas is after and recruit them for Texas. I’m going to tell them being a Longhorn is where it’s at and that’s what they need to do. They need to go ahead and commit.”

[TFloss32]

Another big time name could be in Austin this weekend per OrangeBloods. 2014 CB/S Tony Brown is trying to set up a visit. The list of visitors is seemingly growing by the day so there's no telling who will end up showing. Bring 'em out!

[TFloss32]

Linking Tuesday's practice photos again since they've added the older guys. Amazing how much different some of them look:

http://www.texassports.com/view.gal?id=122971Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Year=2012

[ThePop]

Linking Tuesday's practice photos again since they've added the older guys. Amazing how much different some of them look:

http://www.texassports.com/view.gal?id=122971Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Year=2012

Everyone looks really built, even the freshman.
Speaking of built

https://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/47437f20e0f811e1a953123138104e29_7.jpg
https://instagr.am/p/ODHHXZv7Ga/media/?size=l

Also, Goodwin tweeted that he's headed back to Austin. So he should be back in practice either tomorrow or Thursday.

[Bloeddyr10]

Good interview about Cole Luke. Not much on the recruiting, but a lot of info about Luke as a person.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1393999

"Right now I'm leaning toward USC, Texas, Oklahoma and Notre Dame," Luke says after wrapping up a two-hour practice. "I'm going to talk to Texas tonight about a date to visit. I'm still trying to set it up with OU and trying set it up with Notre Dame. I talked to USC, too."

[Bloeddyr10]

Demetrius Knox ‏@meechy77
Im proud my boy Daniel committed 2day but Im going 2 wait a little longer We r still going 2 the same college Im just letting this play out

[TFloss32]

Good interview about Cole Luke. Not much on the recruiting, but a lot of info about Luke as a person.

Seems like a nice kid. I'm pumped to see how the '13 DB class turns out. With Davis and Huhn already on board, adding Luke and possibly Harris makes for an exciting, balanced group.

[TheMex]

With the amount of good DBs in the 2014 class, I just don't understand Huhn's offer.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham and Fort Worth All Saints coach, Aaron Beck, give the latest on 2014 OL Demetrius Knox (24/7):

“Demetrius decided it wasn’t his time yet,” said the 5-foot-11, 225-pound Gresham. “He wanted to wait because he feels like he can help out the team. By that I mean that he feels like if he’s not committed anywhere, then more schools will come to All Saints to watch him, which will gain exposure for our other teammates. It will get them more recruiting interest as well.”

“I’m committed to Texas and we’re playing together in college,” Gresham told Hookem.com. “People can read into that how they want to. I’m not going to come out and say that Demetrius is going to Texas, because I don’t want to take anything away from his recruitment. I’ll just say that we’re going to the same school and I’m already a Longhorn, so you can figure that one out.”

“I think that a slower recruitment for Demetrius is better,” explained Coach Beck. “For Daniel, Texas is the perfect situation. He’s a fullback mainly and many schools don’t use them anymore. So when you have a great school like Texas knocking on your door, which has great academics and is a great team who uses a fullback, well, then you better answer that door. For Demetrius, everyone needs a tackle. Everyone, no matter who you are. He hasn’t gotten to see all the places like Daniel has, so it’s better for him to take it slow and make sure this is what he wants.”

“His mom wants him to visit other schools,” Beck said. “She wants him to see what everyone has to offer and make sure that it’s the right decision and fit for him. Don’t get me wrong, she loves Texas and the coaches there, but she wants him to be happy. She wants him to go visit, go look, go talk with coaches, ‘kick the tires’ and then make a decision. She knows her son loves Texas, Ohio State, Alabama and those types of schools, so she just feels like he needs to slow it down and check things out.”

“These guys are very close,” said Beck. “For many kids, especially with sophomores who have received big offers, this is a whole lot to process. Kids get excited, they say ‘hey lets go to college together’ and have big plans to do it. But the reality of it happening is rare. It rarely lines up. With these two guys, they both have talent to do that. They both have the big time offer(s) to do that. They’ve told me for the last year or two, almost every time we talk about recruiting, that they want to go to the same school. I believe it has a good chance of happening here, even if it might take a while.”

[TFloss32]

Update on 2014 CB/S Tony Brown after receiving his Texas offer last Thursday (OrangeBloods):

"I was happy. My dad was telling me this is the first time they've ever offered players before their junior year," Brown said. "So it feels good to be part of a little bit of history. Now I want to prove their early offer was the right decision, become the No. 1 player like I feel I can be. I'll give my all this season, prove their offer correct."

"To be honest, I truly did have faith and belief in my dad. He just told me if I stick to the plan, give 110 percent in workouts, get in the weight room, do it on the field and show up in camps it will take care of itself," Brown said. "He said to leave it on the field and it will come out like that, so I had total faith and I believed him. I'm happy all this has happened to me, and I just thank God and try to stay humble."

"That they would go against their traditional ways, go out of their way to offer early, that's a big deal to me," Brown said. "I compare it to this - Texas doesn't change uniforms. If you're going to Texas, they're not changing their uniforms like a lot of other schools do. I almost feel like they changed something big like that, so it definitely goes into consideration."

"They had said ever since I left camp, they didn't want to have me thinking I'm only approved for an offer. He said I was one of the first guys they thought about doing this for and they just wanted to get it out of the way," Brown said. "He just said him and Mack Brown are really excited about giving me the offer early. He said hopefully it affects my decision, and it definitely will affect my decision. It's too early for anything final, but I have a good feel for Texas."

"I'm shutting it (recruiting) down. Next week, two-a-days start, so I'm ready to get in with my teammates, try to get the team to state, which I feel like we can do this year."

[TFloss32]

Two guys that I haven't seen confirmed as having official offers are 2014 LB Cameron Hampton of Dallas Carter and 2014 OL Cameron Robinson of Monroe, LA. Both guys are now on the board according to OrangeBloods.

[TFloss32]

2014 Committable Offers

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
WR, Devante "Speedy" Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinseville, GA)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB/S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
S, Laurence Jones, Neville (Monroe, LA)
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[TFloss32]

Quick quote from JUCO DE Kewan Alfred (24/7). Glad to know he's still in the mix:

"I'm still talking to Coach Giles," Alfred said. "He's called to check up on me and everything. I really hope to visit soon. Hopefully on a game day, because that would be really cool. I'm just waiting for my coaches to set it up with Texas, then I'll be there for sure."

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma has offered 2014 S Jamal Adams.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday A.M. workout (the freshmen):

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123030

[TFloss32]

Practice video for Tuesday:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=324793

[TFloss32]

According to a Rivals report, WR Devon Allen is currently in the process of setting up an official visit to Texas. The only official he has locked in at this point is Fayetteville for Arkansas/Alabama on September 15th. He also wants to get back to Ohio State but there is no date set.

[TFloss32]

Some disappointing news although things could change. Per Inside Texas, 2014 WR KD Cannon is going to stick with his plans to visit Baylor on Friday and OK State on Saturday. Sunday is open as of right now but it's not looking good for him to make the long drive back to Austin.

[TFloss32]

Some of you may remember OL Greg Brantley of Carthage who was almost offered by UT last year but he ended up signing with OK State. Well, he's already headed home for "personal reasons". This coming after they already lost their starting left tackle last week.

http://blog.newsok.com/osu/2012/08/02/oklahoma-state-roster-update-incoming-freshman-greg-brantley-leaves-team-for-personal-reasons/

[ThePop]

Some of you may remember OL Greg Brantley of Carthage who was almost offered by UT last year but he ended up signing with OK State. Well, he's already headed home for "personal reasons". This coming after they already lost their starting left tackle last week.

http://blog.newsok.com/osu/2012/08/02/oklahoma-state-roster-update-incoming-freshman-greg-brantley-leaves-team-for-personal-reasons/

Who knew our OL could end up being the best in the Big 12?

[ThePop]

Despite Gresham committing, I'm not confident in getting Knox. Check out this interview with Hornsnation

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8247100

He says because UT is Gresham's only offer, they are his #1, but he hopes Ohio State offers him. Clearly tOSU is his childhood favorite and even if he does commit to UT, they are a threat anytime they offer Gresham.

[TFloss32]

Another 2012 season preview. Cool homemade video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70c7ebx92qU

[TFloss32]

Inside look at Stacy Searels:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=324966

[TFloss32]

Quote from JUCO DE Randy Gregory (24/7):

"I'm going to give him (Giles) a call today. We message on Facebook and he wants me to call," Gregory wrote via text to Hookem.com.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday's practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=325054

[TFloss32]

Despite Gresham committing, I'm not confident in getting Knox.

There's no telling with Knox since he's probably going to be one of those guys that likes to play the game, but there's a post on 24/7 claiming that he and Gresham's Saturday visit to UT is back on. We'll see.

[TFloss32]

Latest with 2014 five-star OL Cameron Robinson of Monroe, LA (OrangeBloods):

"Since I transferred (high schools) I haven't been able to keep in touch with coach (Stacy) Searels. I heard he's been trying to get in touch with me, but it's been kind of hard because I switched schools," Robinson said. "He told the coaches at West Monroe about it and told them to tell me they have officially offered and that he would be in touch."

"It was fun. I had a lot of fun at that camp (Texas)," Robinson said. "Out of all the camps I've been to, their camp actually had the most competition. That was a real fun camp right there. I enjoyed myself a lot."

"It was cool working with coach Searels. A lot of stuff we did, we did at my old high school," he said. "It wouldn't be hard for me to adjust at all and coach Searels is a lot like my offensive line coach."

"Out of all the campuses I've been to I felt the most at home at those places (Bama, LSU and Texas)," Robinson said. "They're all very good football teams and places I could see myself playing for the next four years."

"It's been a smooth transition. Everything is going good. Everything is cool," Robinson said. "Preparations are going good right now. We're trying to get ready and get better each day so during the season we reach our goals that we have set for ourselves."

"I just try to go out there and play hard every snap and handle my business," Robinson said. "Whatever comes from that will just happen."

[TFloss32]

WR Marquise Goodwin is home:

UTexas Equipment ‏@UTexasEquipment
Good to see @FlashGoodwin stop by the Equip Room this morning. Still sporting the red white and blue. #LondonLonghorns

[TFloss32]

...but there's a post on 24/7 claiming that he and Gresham's Saturday visit to UT is back on. We'll see.

Nevermind. Gresham shot this one down and said "soon" but not this weekend.

[ThePop]

Another 2012 season preview. Cool homemade video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70c7ebx92qU

That's made by the guy who made the rocky one last year. Cool Stuff.

[TFloss32]

Update on WR Devon Allen of Phoenix, AZ (24/7):

“I talk to somebody from Texas about once a week,” said Allen. “Usually I hit them up through Facebook mostly, because it’s the easiest way for me to communicate with them since they can’t call me. Then I usually call them once every two weeks or so as well. I talk to both the football coaches and the track coaches about everything, so I’d say I’m in touch with them quite a bit.”

“One of the things I want to speak with Coach Wyatt about is setting up an official visit to Texas,” Allen told Hookem.com. “That’s something I definitely want to get set up. I don’t really have a set date in mind, because I have to look at my schedule first. I want to see if we’re playing any Thursday night games and, if so, that would be the best weekend to go. I would like to see them play West Virginia or Baylor if I could have my choice. I think those would be fun games to watch, so hopefully one of those will work out. I just don’t have anything planned out at the moment.”

“Obviously wanting to see Texas is a big priority,” explained Allen. “But I also want to see Arkansas, Nebraska, UCLA, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Mainly it’s just the schools that I haven’t seen yet and the ones that are interesting to me.”

“I just got back from my trips to the Midwest and California,” he said. “I really liked what I saw at all the schools.”

“The campuses were all beautiful,” Allen said of his many visits. “Notre Dame especially. The tradition at Michigan and Ohio State were pretty crazy. The fan base at those two were out of this world. Stanford’s ‘Monday Night Ball’ camp I attended was fun, and I got to visit the school again with my dad and sister. As for Cal, it went pretty well, too. I met the new receivers coach and track coaches, along with touring the facilities. All the visits were really cool.”

“I haven’t started cutting down my list yet,” Allen said. “I’ve been really busy lately so I haven’t had a lot of time to worry about recruiting. Plus I want to take some visits, both official and unofficial, to see some more schools before that starts happening. After that, I’ll cut it down some more.”

“I’ve thought about it some,” Allen said of when he would like to end his recruitment. “I’d like to commit before National Signing Day. That’s my goal is to get it over with when I find the right school. I obviously want to take my official visits and see how the schools stack up, but I would like to get it over with. Plus, I’d like to give the coaches my respect by committing so they can focus their efforts on other prospects besides me.”

[TFloss32]

Ready for 2015 yet?! Sophomore RB Jacques Patrick of Orlando, FL already has a pretty sick offer list and he's a big fan of UT. He's planning on making a trip to Austin this season per 24/7:

"I'm definitely ready to get down to Texas," said Patrick. "I'm really excited about it. I want go come in for a big game so I can get a feel for the atmosphere. Maybe when they play Oklahoma or a team like West Virginia."

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jacques-Patrick-132673

[TFloss32]

kbohls ‏@kbohls
Texas' bookends Alex Okafor and Jackson Jeffcoat both made SI's preseason All-America second team. #ut

[Vito Corleone]

Can I make a request

Can we get 2014 kids updated on the 2014 thread I started, makes it a bit easier to follow 2013 if we keep them separated.

And if we have to do a 2015 let's do that one as well.

[ThePop]

Can I make a request

Can we get 2014 kids updated on the 2014 thread I started, makes it a bit easier to follow 2013 if we keep them separated.

And if we have to do a 2015 let's do that one as well.

No offense, but Tfloss should be the one to create a new topic IMO, if it's even necessary.

[the chronic]

No offense, but Tfloss should be the one to create a new topic IMO, if it's even necessary.



i definitely prefer one thread for all updates as it saves time in checking. i don't care if it is '13 or '14 kid i want to see all updates regardless.

plus i'd like to see if floss can get this thread to 500,000 views as a new milestone before it is shut down.

[TheMex]

We should only keep one. I don't want to be checking two different places.

[billfromlaketravis]

Dalton Santos is allegedly tearing up practice. Just sayin.'

[TFloss32]

Thursday practice pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123136

[benefactor]

Dalton Santos is allegedly tearing up practice. Just sayin.'
Yup...one of his teammates that obviously sees him as a threat ran him off the go cart track and he wound up getting stitches in leg. The wound was pretty superficial from what I heard though. Guess he's making a pretty big impression.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reported this initially and it's not good news...

David Watkins ‏@dwatkinsNBC5
Hearing that new Texas Longhorns K/P Anthony Fera injured his leg and will be out indefinitely. He transferred from Penn State last week.

[TFloss32]

2014 ATH Nick Harvey of Lancaster was supposedly on campus last week, per OrangeBloods.

[benefactor]

Inside Texas reported this initially and it's not good news...

David Watkins ‏@dwatkinsNBC5
Hearing that new Texas Longhorns K/P Anthony Fera injured his leg and will be out indefinitely. He transferred from Penn State last week.
Well shit.

[the chronic]

HornsNation chat on RSJ, does not sound good.

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

Tony (Richmond, CA )
The Horns received some nice 2014 commits, but still have unfinished business in 2013. What are the most pressing needs that still need to be addressed by the Texas staff? And who is most likely to fill those voids?

Carter Strickland (3:10 PM)
Well defensive end is going to be big. Actually all of the defensive line.I'm starting to hear that RSJ is not going to come back to Texas so the coaching staff really needs to work on that. He is a priority.Defensive backs, like Luke, are also something Texas needs to recruit. But 2014 is a good year for DBs.

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

Chris (Houston )
What % would you give Trxas of landing Billings, Luke, Benonch, Harris an RSJ to wrap up te 2013 class

Carter Strickland (3:15 PM)
OK lets go through this one at a time.Benonch: 75Harris 40Luke: 50RSJ: 30Billing: 60

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

Thomas (Austin)
You say RSJ is not coming back to Texas, is that a big time blow to our chances with him?

Carter Strickland (3:16 PM)
I am just hearing things that make me believe he might be interested in another program over Texas if everything works out at that program. Now Texas still has a chance but I put them at a disadvantage right now.

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

Tim (San Antonio)
I have to say, you saying Texas has only a 30% chance of landing RSJ almost made me vomit on my desk. After he commits to LSU, any chance UT tries to poach Samples from OSU?

Carter Strickland (3:34 PM)
Samples is pretty much done. Texas told him they were off him.I will say that LSU is the leader on RSJ. But TAMU has a lot to offer.Now don;t get too upset. Nobody thought Texas could pull of Shiro Davis and they made some moves to make it happen. But I'm not sure if the right moves can be made in the case of RSJ.

[TFloss32]

Well shit.

I never trust what UT has to say about injuries, but here's the word on Fera:

"Longhorn junior kicker/punter Anthony Fera came into preseason camp with a groin strain that he recently aggravated, Texas' Head Athletic Trainer for Football Kenny Boyd confirmed on Friday. The Longhorns athletic training staff is holding him out of workouts while they continue to evaluate the injury and allow him to fully recover. There is no timetable on his return, and Boyd said Fera will gradually progress back into action when he is cleared to return."

[TFloss32]

2014 ATH Nick Harvey of Lancaster was supposedly on campus last week, per OrangeBloods.

To follow up on this, Harvey definitely visited UT recently per 24/7. It was the last weekend in July.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation chat on RSJ, does not sound good.

If it makes you feel any better, I believe Strickland had Texas at a 40% chance of getting Luke recently. He seems out of touch on certain things and comes across as anti-Texas at times, but I'm not sure anyone really knows what's going on with Seals-Jones.

[Ballin42]

Just heard the honeybadger was kicked off LSU today... Any truth to this??

[Ballin42]

WOW! DB Tyrann Mathieu aka "Honey Badger" has been dismissed from LSU.

HA! I win!!

[TFloss32]

HA! I win!!

You win the Internet today, Ballin. I'm coming for you.

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/830784/Miles_Taunt.gif

[TFloss32]

ESPN story on the dismissal of DB Tyrann Mathieu:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8255988/lsu-tyrann-mathieu-kicked-team-violating-rules

[TFloss32]

Good stuff from this weekend's visitors:

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO
Heading to University of Texas tomorrow morning !

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO
@JHeard2 You heading out tomorrow

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO
@JHeard2 yeah I texted u but u didn't hit me bck

2JerrodHeard™ ‏@JHeard2
@ThaJudgeKO oh my phone messing up I get messages late sometimes but I will see you there than

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO
@JHeard2 oh foreal igght then bet

Lorenzo Joe™ ‏@LoJoe12
@ThaJudgeKO @jheard2 hook'em!!

[TFloss32]

Lovely new sign in Pflugerville off of I-35:

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lrtfJNmvHiEOydG_77HrbQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/Aggies_Austin.jpg

[TFloss32]

A walk-on at Vanderbilt gets his scholarship. Don't tear up.

http://www.youtube.com/v/JOJu5P7hBbo

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 WR KD Cannon on his Texas offer (24/7):

“It was great when I found out I had an offer from them officially,” said Cannon, who got in touch with receivers coach Darrell Wyatt last week. “I know Texas doesn't offer too many people, so it felt really good to know that a good program like that wants you.”

“I saw that it's a great program (while at the Texas summer camp),” Cannon said. “They have a lot of tradition and everything there is great. You could see the people were real enthusiastic about the football team and the coaching staff was real nice.”

“I like his (Tyrone Swoopes) ability to create plays,” Cannon said. “As a receiver it's a good feeling knowing your quarterback can make things happen when there's nothing there.”

“My dad really likes Coach Wyatt a lot,” Cannon said. “He likes that he was straight up with me. When I went to the camp he told me what I did good, but also told me what I needed to work on. My dad liked that he was honest and wasn't just trying to tell us what we wanted to hear.”

[TFloss32]

Friday practice pics:

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123172

[ThePop]

Kinda off topic but Cedric Benson will be signing with Green Bay, nice steal for the Packers.

[Bloeddyr10]

I'm going to continue the off topic for a moment.

A danish player, Andreas Knappe, just got a scholarship offer from Uconn, and he signed. He enrolled yesterday. He's a 6'8/6'9 300lbs lineman.
http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/fasttrack/clientimages/752354clid.jpg
The last dane to get a Div-I scholarship was NFL all-time leading scorer Morten Andersen, when he signed with Michigan State in the late 70's.

This probably isn't important news, but as a danish football fan I cannot stop smilling about this. Great news for danish football. Even though both teams in the "European Super Bowl" was danish, this tops it.

Just thought I would share.

EDIT: If you guys think this is too off topic, let me know and I will delete the post.

[the chronic]

Lovely new sign in Pflugerville off of I-35:

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lrtfJNmvHiEOydG_77HrbQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/Aggies_Austin.jpg


http://i36.tinypic.com/ww0jk2.jpg

[benefactor]

Lovely new sign in Pflugerville off of I-35:

http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lrtfJNmvHiEOydG_77HrbQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/Aggies_Austin.jpg
Trying way to hard. It's sad to watch.

[TFloss32]

Great news. 2014 CB/S Tony Brown is headed to Austin with his father. 2014 QB Jerrod Heard and 2014 S Jamal Adams are also on their way to campus with their families.

[TFloss32]

Video of Harsin and Diaz speaking about the first week of camp:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AszWLaS2YQQ

[TFloss32]

**OL/DL Andrew Billings is attending a Baylor scrimmage today.

**OU has just offered LB Mike Mitchell and he will be in Norman tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

Auburn holding an incoming freshman out of fall camp due to a potential fake transcript from his high school:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8257979/ncaa-reviewing-prep-transcript-auburn-tigers-jovon-robinson

[TFloss32]

I'm going to continue the off topic for a moment.

A danish player, Andreas Knappe, just got a scholarship offer from Uconn, and he signed. He enrolled yesterday. He's a 6'8/6'9 300lbs lineman.
http://recruit-match.ncsasports.org/fasttrack/clientimages/752354clid.jpg


It's definitely relevant and a cool story. There are obviously some legit international players out there. Hell, Canada just beat the US in the Under 19 game a little over a month ago. I believe a Division I program (can't recall which one) signed a kid from Finland last year.

[Vito Corleone]

I believe one of the starting DE from FSU was recruited from Germany.

[billfromlaketravis]

**OL/DL Andrew Billings is attending a Baylor scrimmage today.

**OU has just offered LB Mike Mitchell and he will be in Norman tomorrow.


Hamilton said yesterday Baylor was making a late push for Billings. I'm sure Briles promised him he could play quarterback if he wanted to.

Some think Mitchell could be a work out warrior, and little more. I've heard some concerns about Mitchell being too rigid. I still want him out of conference.

[Bloeddyr10]

Practice report with Jordan Hicks
http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=325900
Am I the only one, who has very high expectations for him this year? He looks bigger, stronger and faster than last year.

And pics from todays practice
http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123215

[ThePop]

Not everyone on here goes to shaggybevo (I know all the guests that are always in this topic are from there) so I must definitely share this with you guys. I'm getting this T-shirt for sure, and you guys may be interested.

Front
http://i.imgur.com/IX3iN.jpg
Back
http://i.imgur.com/0RhKY.jpg

Go to this topic and pm the topic creator if you want to buy one.
http://www.shaggybevo.com/board/showthread.php/115495-2012-Texas-Football-T-shirt-Ideas

[ThePop]

Getting back on track...

Mack Brown oddly tweeted that Onyegbule will work some at TE, possibly moving there permanently. I like this because we have more talented freshman receivers, though I don't like what this means for MJ Mcfarland. May not actually mean anything, but if MJ was performing well this might not happen.

[DirkDoesWork]

Getting back on track...

Mack Brown oddly tweeted that Onyegbule will work some at TE, possibly moving there permanently. I like this because we have more talented freshman receivers, though I don't like what this means for MJ Mcfarland. May not actually mean anything, but if MJ was performing well this might not happen.

Wait...Mack Brown tweets?

[DirkDoesWork]

Everyone looks really built, even the freshman.
Speaking of built

https://distilleryimage8.s3.amazonaws.com/47437f20e0f811e1a953123138104e29_7.jpg
https://instagr.am/p/ODHHXZv7Ga/media/?size=l

Also, Goodwin tweeted that he's headed back to Austin. So he should be back in practice either tomorrow or Thursday.

Vaccaro just has the look of a bad ass, hard hitting safety. Can't wait to watch this defense skullfuck offenses.

[TFloss32]

Per Rivals, CB Cole Luke has set his official visit to Texas for October 6th against West Virginia. WR Devon Allen is also eyeing that game along with WR Ricky Seals-Jones.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Rivals, CB Cole Luke has set his official visit to Texas for October 6th against West Virginia. WR Devon Allen is also eyeing that game along with WR Ricky Seals-Jones.



HUGE weekend. Should be a crazy two weeks with WVU and OU back to back.

Allen has grown on me. I want Texas to land that kid. A few more recruiting cycles and we might be able to forget about the Bobby Kennedy slow, unathletic and tall WR experiments.

[DirkDoesWork]

HUGE weekend. Should be a crazy two weeks with WVU and OU back to back.

Allen has grown on me. I want Texas to land that kid. A few more recruiting cycles and we might be able to forget about the Bobby Kennedy slow, unathletic and tall WR experiments.

What? You weren't happy with the likes of George Walker, Myron Hardy, Josh Marshall, Phillip Payne, Montre Webber, etc.?

[TFloss32]

Sunday practice pics. Notice Shipley running the huddle in pic #18:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123280

[TFloss32]

Another player Texas thought about offering last year has already left school to go back home. DT Donald Hopkins of Lago Vista is no longer at Houston.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Donald-Hopkins-120669

http://blog.chron.com/cougars/2012/08/highly-rated-freshman-leaves-uh-football-program/

[TFloss32]

Here's another homemade video to preview the upcoming season. This one is for the Texas running game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivctAjA-mMA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[TFloss32]

Interview with WR Marquise Goodwin after the Olympics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIhMFtaLz6Y

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, today will be OL Darius James' first practice since he broke his foot.

“He's in phenomenal shape right now,” the source said. “He worked out twice a day all summer. He went to Texas for a practice recently and Searels and Bennie (Wylie) were blown away at how much muscle mass he's added. In his arms, shoulders and chest he looks like a full-grown man.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from CB Cole Luke on where he stands with UT (24/7):

“I try to talk to them all the time,” he said of the Texas coaches. “I would say that I talk to Coach (Duane) Akina probably every other day or two actually. We talk about a lot of things. When it comes to football though, we discuss facts about the school, how the depth chart is looking and talk about the academic side of things.”

“Coach Brown is the other coach I talk to,” said Luke. “We talk every now and then, but not as often as me and Coach Akina. We basically talk about simple stuff. Not really anything generic on why I should come to Texas, but he does lay out the reasons for me. We discuss stuff that’s really supposed to be held between the two of us.”

“I’m coming down to Austin for the West Virginia game,” Luke told Hookem.com. “It will be my first official visit and is the only one I’ve set right now. To me, the West Virginia game seems like it’s going to be a good one. I also picked it because it’s early on in the season.”

“It’s not going to go to National Signing Day or anything like that,” said Luke. “My plan is to probably end it before the end of my season. I want to see Texas and I’d like to see Oklahoma and Notre Dame for sure too.”

“Right now I’m to the point where I’ve narrowed it down,” explained Luke. “I have a top four now that consists of Texas, USC, Oklahoma and Notre Dame. Those are in no specific order though.”

[TFloss32]

Thoughts from 2014 S Jamal Adams after his weekend visit to campus (24/7):

“The day went well,” he explained. “I got there that morning around nine and I had the chance to see a little bit of the practice they were having. I talked to Coach (Mack) Brown and Coach (Duane) Akina quite a bit. I also got to talk to and meet some of the players too. The whole visit went well.”

“They were really fast,” Adams said. “It’s a lot different than what you expect going in. There’s a very fast, high, up-tempo feel to everything. Everyone there is in shape too. Top notch athletes who were aggressive, intense and just getting after it out there. I was impressed with it.”

“I think they’re going to be the number one secondary in college football,” Adams told Hookem.com. “I think Quandre Diggs, Kenny Vaccaro, Carrington Byndom and the rest of them practice hard and work hard every single play. It’s going to be fun watching them and I know they’re going to be great this year. It really speaks a lot of them, the team and Coach Akina.”

“They want you to win and compete, but they also want you to have fun doing it. I like that,” said Adams. “They have fun at practice, but put in a lot of hard work too. It just gives it a real down to earth feeling and makes the coaches seem down to earth. It’s a good feeling.”