2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

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Quotes from 2014 CB/S Tony Brown after his trip to Austin (24/7):

“It went great,” he said of his trip. “I really got to see how they practiced and how they worked. I was there to see what the coaches and players did in their meetings. I basically went through the whole deal, just like the players would every day. That was really cool to me. I liked getting to see that side of things. I liked it a lot actually.”

“You see these guys on TV and it doesn’t look that fast,” said Brown. “Then, I go this weekend and am standing right there and I’m blown away by the speed these guys have. You don’t realize how quick they are.”

“Coach (Manny) Diaz loves to blitz and he does it a lot. To be able to do that you have to have two really good man corners, which they said is why they like me a lot,” Brown said. “That was a big compliment and was nice to hear. I watched how their corners played and how they coached them too during the drills. I was impressed with it all really. I like what they do.”

“They’re sitting in a good position with me,” Brown told Hookem.com. “I don’t have any favorites or anything yet. I don’t have a top five or anything, but Texas is in the mix, especially after this weekend. They’re a really good school that I’m interested in and this weekend only helped me think that even more. I could see myself there.”

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

“I’m going to recruit as much as I can for Texas,” Gresham told Hookem.com. “I already am and I’d say my efforts are going well!”

“I’ve been talking to Jamal (Adams) since last week,” he explained. “I tell him that UT is a great place to be. I also tell him that he needs to make sure to be happy where ever he goes, but that he’ll definitely be happy here at Texas.”

“We’re (Gresham and Donald Catalon) already discussing the future,” said Gresham. “We have talked about staying on each other in practice when we get there. We also plan, by our sophomore year, to be the two headed monster at our position like Texas had last season, after Brown, Bergeron and Gray leave.”

“We’re (Gresham and Demetrius Knox) trying to get down there (Austin) to visit soon,” Gresham said. “This weekend looks bright, but nothing is set just yet.”

“We’re doing big things down in Austin, so hop on board,” exclaimed Gresham.

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And quotes from 2015 RB Jacques Patrick of Orlando, FL (24/7):

“I actually call Coach (Major) Applewhite and talk to him when I can,” said Patrick. “I actually called him the other day and he told me that they’ll be catching one of my games this year, but he didn’t know which one.”

“We talk a lot about how they would want to use me,” Patrick said. “He says that, right now, with me not graduating for a few years, I could come in and play early, maybe even as a true freshman with my talent.”

“The first time I watched college football I watched Texas,” he told Hookem.com. “Texas had Vince Young and they played for the national title against USC. That was my first game to watch. From that day on I became a big fan of them. Now that I’ve grown up some, and have that same team already start to recruit me, well, it’s just unbelievable.”

“I get that question a lot actually,” explained Patrick. “I’m currently 6-foot-1 and I just feel like I’m going to play running back for a while anyway. My doctor did say I probably have an inch or two left to grow though, so if for some reason I ended up at 6-foot-5, I wouldn’t mind changing positions. I’ll play anywhere that helps the team out the best.”

[TFloss32]

Recent quotes from S Vonn Bell (Scout):

"I am still at my seven schools I cut it down to a while back," Bell said. "It is still the same right now."

"I think I am really going to surprise some people when I make my decision," he said with a laugh. "Some think they know, but they will be surprised. Nothing is done yet and I still have a lot to look at and think about, but I think could have a big surprise when everything is done."

[TFloss32]

Jake Raulerson ‏@JakeRaulerson55
Just had a 9 year old boy come by my house and ask me to sign his mini Texas helmet #mademyday #blessed

[TFloss32]

FYI that the first team scrimmage will be held this evening.

[TFloss32]

Bryan Harsin talks Texas QBs:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=325812

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Saturday's practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=325812

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Horns Illustrated ‏@HornsIllus
Longhorns earned a total of 13 medals at the 2012 Olympics. Hook'em Horns!
Gold: 6 Silver: 5 Bronze: 2

[TFloss32]

More from 2014 CB/S Tony Brown (OrangeBloods):

"It was great. That was my first time being at Texas on a visit as one of the recruits, so it felt really good. It felt like they really liked me, genuinely wanted me a lot," Brown said. "Coach (Duane) Akina is really cool, one of best in business. I was trying to learn as much as I could while I was there in the meeting room. I met guys like Quandre (Diggs), Carrington (Byndom) and Kenny Vaccaro. He's one of the best safeties in football now. It's grueling for those guys and they're really tired in two a days, so I wanted to get a feel of what it's really like there."

"They were going through their one on ones. He was telling them the usual things that I would definitely hear from him if I went there - hand positioning, bring your feet with it, body positioning, where you should be when they're running certain routes, head lean and how they can tip you off, little things like that."

"I got a much better feel for Texas," Brown said. "It helped their chances greatly. This was my first time being around coach Brown like that."

"Vaccaro is really, really good. He's one of the best that I've seen in all the places I've been to. He's good in man coverage. He kind of plays like me, has some swag and is a big hitter," Brown said. "The speed of the practice stood out, especially when they were going no huddle. You watch it on TV but it's different when you're standing right there. You see how fast you have to come back and cover a guy after covering a fade down the field. You have to run back and be ready. And I really liked the uniforms. I saw them last time I was up (at camp), but they looked really good."

[TFloss32]

Five-star LB Reuben Foster already being investigated by NCAA:

http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2012/08/13/reuben-foster-ncaa-investigators-to-meet-with-auburn-5-star-lb-recruit/

[TFloss32]

Article from HornsNation on Mack's changes to get Texas back on top:

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/story/_/id/8261715/mack-brown-making-most-chance-reboot-texas-longhorns

[TFloss32]

HornsNation on RB Johnathan Gray and how he'll fit in at Texas:

http://espn.go.com/colleges/texas/football/story/_/id/8244736/humble-johnathan-gray-rbs-put-egos-aside-crowded-texas-longhorns-backfield

[TFloss32]

Update on QB Garrett Gilbert from The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/smu-mustangs/20120812-nichols-texas-transfer-garrett-gilbert-living-up-to-big-billing-so-far-with-smu.ece?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[TFloss32]

Latest with 2014 QB Jerrod Heard (OrangeBloods):

"I got chills and got nervous, but I just knew I was doing something good," Heard said of his feeling upon receiving the offer. "I was very proud."

"He (Bryan Harsin) fits what his quarterback can do," Heard said. "He fits around the quarterback so that's a real big plus."

"The favorite part was the one-on-ones," Heard said. "That was my favorite part. Watching the receivers and DBs and the QBs. It was real good."

"Texas, LSU, and Ohio St. Those are the top three right now. That's the order," Heard said.

"Just being a dominant school where they are," he said. "Ohio St. is probably the best school in the Big 10. In the SEC it's LSU. In the Big 12 it's Texas. Those are big schools and I think I can really fit in at these schools and get very good experience."

"I'm going to talk to my parents tonight and talk about the schools I'm really interested in and hopefully I can make my decision soon," Heard said.

"As a team we didn't have as good a year (last year), so this year we know we're going to come out with a statement and try to get that title," Heard said. "Right now we're working hard. This whole summer, me and the guys have been studying the plays, lifting weights. We're headed on the right track."

[TFloss32]

2014 CB Cedric Collins of Dallas Skyline will make his commitment on August 22nd. The finalists are Baylor, Nebraska and Texas A&M.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cedric-Collins-118296

[TFloss32]

Florida supposedly backed off of this kid even though he was committed, but it's rare that you see them lose a kid to Vanderbilt:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Tre-Bell-116690

[TFloss32]

Pictures from Monday night's scrimmage:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123309

[TFloss32]

FYI that there are lots of rumors of UT having #5 in the bag for 2014. Not sure when it will go public.

[TFloss32]

Disappointing news on 2014 DE Derick Roberson, per 24/7. He's not currently with his high school team for an undisclosed reason. See the quote from his coach below:

“As it stands right now he's not going to be with us for, basically the rest of the summer,” Basore said. “We'll just take it day by day and hopefully he'll be back with us at some point.”

[TFloss32]

Disappointing news on 2014 DE Derick Roberson, per 24/7. He's not currently with his high school team for an undisclosed reason. See the quote from his coach below:

“As it stands right now he's not going to be with us for, basically the rest of the summer,” Basore said. “We'll just take it day by day and hopefully he'll be back with us at some point.”

More on this...it was a violation of team rules and Roberson is expected to miss all of two-a-days and a few games. His high school coach said they plan for him to return in September if he follows through with what is expected of him. The UT coaches are aware of the situation and all will be well if he cleans things up.

[TFloss32]

Monday night scrimmage video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=326536

[TheMex]

Just read this but I havent read anything anywhere else, anyone know anything???

@RickyDoyle Talking to @ChipBrownOB, sounds like cause for concern with injury to RT Josh Cochran. Horns need him. Wonder if Mack will address today.

[the chronic]

Just read this but I havent read anything anywhere else, anyone know anything???

@RickyDoyle Talking to @ChipBrownOB, sounds like cause for concern with injury to RT Josh Cochran. Horns need him. Wonder if Mack will address today.


Mack just said in presser no player was hurt badly, although several players will be limited in practice. It's verified Cochran did limp off field in practice, so hopefully just dinged up. If there is somewhere we have absolutely no depth it is OT so hopefully it is nothing major.

[TFloss32]

Quandre Diggs ‏@qdiggs6
what other college have John Cena in their weight room? just Texas.

16m J Hill$ ‏@JHills5
So John Cena up here getting ah lift in...big dude

John Cena ‏@JohnCena
As #SummerSlam gets closer, tonight #RAW from Dallas is a big night. Then onto Austin, a great city with a great gym #hookemhorns

[TFloss32]

Stewart Mandel ‏@slmandel
RT @McMurphyESPN: Champions Bowl site "2-horse race" b/w Arlington & New Orleans

[TFloss32]

Case with the porn 'stache:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/899/607/607899.jpg

"It's gross. It's absolutely disgusting." - Major Applewhite

"It's so gross." - Bryan Harsin

[benefactor]

:lmao

[Vito Corleone]

:downspin::downspin::downspin: HEARD :downspin::downspin::downspin:

[TheMex]

Now people are going to say that he is better than Swoopes bc Heard is our latest commit.

[ThePop]

Now people are going to say that he is better than Swoopes bc Heard is our latest commit.

It will be years before either are the starting QB (assuming they will be). If Ash becomes a decent QB, he will be starting for 3 years, followed by Brewer who I definitely think will be good and people shouldn't forget about him. With both Swoopes and Heard having several seasons to play before college, and hopefully a redshirt year, they will be different players by the time they see the field here. It doesn't matter who is better, but I guess people have a sour taste about Swoopes because of the Opening (or whatever camp that was).

[the chronic]

cochran and cobbs both back to practicing so great news there

[TFloss32]

Tuesday practice pics:

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123403

[TFloss32]

Tuesday practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=326834

[TFloss32]

More from 2014 S Jamal Adams (OrangeBloods):

"It went really well. When I got down there, I got to see the practice live," Adams said. "I got to see them scrimmage, meet a couple players. I talked to coach (Duane) Akina, coach (Mack) Brown. They're all great guys down there, very cool."

"Texas is holding steady. They're still high on my list and always will be."

"They just said to keep working hard, don't let anyone pressure you and make the right decision when it comes time," Adams said. "They said they hope I know they really want me, they think I can be a top DB to come through Texas. When they give those kinds of props, that's a good feeling."

"I talked to those guys (Jerrod Heard and Tony Brown). We took the tour together. We looked at the dorms, the new dorms they'll have in 2013. We had lunch, ate barbecue and had a good time," Adams said.

"I'm not deciding right now. Just know Texas is really high on my list, and I'm really interested," Adams said. "You never know what could happen in the next two years. But I haven't thought about it that much."

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Great quote from 2014 QB Jerrod Heard after committing to UT (OrangeBloods):

"I kind of knew when they had interest, but I was just playing the field," Heard said. "When they offered I knew it was a done deal."

[TFloss32]

Weird update on 2014 KD Cannon after he visited both SMU and TCU last weekend. Recently he's listed OU and Texas as his two favorite schools, but after talking with SMU and TCU sites about his future, he isn't listing Texas at all and says he hopes to make a decision by the end of September. So much can change in two years but I thought it was an odd development.

[ThePop]

247's top 247 list has been released (or updated?). Players of interest:

Ed Paris #11 *****
Tony Brown #16 *****
Solomon Thomas #25
Hoza Scott #29
Nick Watkins #30
Demetrius Knox #47
Nick Harvey #68
KD Cannon #72
Myles Garrett #74
Jerrod Heard #76
Donald Catalon #85
Jamal Adams #93
Edwin Freeman #117
Daniel Gresham #195
Lorenzo Joe #198

May have missed a couple guys, but overall the state of Texas has a lot more talent in this class. 2013 is pretty weak compared to this.
http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool

[the chronic]

247's top 247 list has been released (or updated?). Players of interest:

Ed Paris #11 *****
Tony Brown #16 *****
Solomon Thomas #25
Hoza Scott #29
Nick Watkins #30
Demetrius Knox #47
Nick Harvey #68
KD Cannon #72
Myles Garrett #74
Jerrod Heard #76
Donald Catalon #85
Jamal Adams #93
Edwin Freeman #117
Daniel Gresham #195
Lorenzo Joe #198

May have missed a couple guys, but overall the state of Texas has a lot more talent in this class. 2013 is pretty weak compared to this.
http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool


Some of the out of state guys we're recruiting in the top 100 -

#4 Cameron Robinson OL (LA) - legit shot, LSU/Bama/Texas three favs
#5 Leonard Fournette RB (LA) - longshot, most likely to LSU
#15 Raekwon McMillan LB (GA) - pretty open, likes Texas
#26 Nathan Starks ATH (NV) - unsure about
#63 Speedy Noil WR (LA) - huge LSU lean


lots of good prospects in 2014...

[Sisk]

Weird update on 2014 KD Cannon after he visited both SMU and TCU last weekend. Recently he's listed OU and Texas as his two favorite schools, but after talking with SMU and TCU sites about his future, he isn't listing Texas at all and says he hopes to make a decision by the end of September. So much can change in two years but I thought it was an odd development.

SMU returning to their old ways? :lol

[TFloss32]

Wednesday practice pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123418

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HornsNation video interview with 2014 QB Jerrod Heard:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:8271465

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Justin Hopkins ‏@JHopkins247
#UCLA LB commit Deon Hollins talking to #Oklahoma and #Aggies

[TFloss32]

Erin Hartigan:
@imErinHartigan: If this is #Texas RB commit Kyle Hicks at 75% after foot injury, scared to see what he's gonna do when fully recovered. Ridiculous.

[TFloss32]

Weird update on 2014 KD Cannon after he visited both SMU and TCU last weekend. Recently he's listed OU and Texas as his two favorite schools, but after talking with SMU and TCU sites about his future, he isn't listing Texas at all and says he hopes to make a decision by the end of September. So much can change in two years but I thought it was an odd development.

More on this from OrangeBloods...Cannon told them UT is indeed in his five top schools and he wants to make a decision at the end of his junior season, but nothing is set in stone.

[billfromlaketravis]

More on this from OrangeBloods...Cannon told them UT is indeed in his five top schools and he wants to make a decision at the end of his junior season, but nothing is set in stone.



Tough to read. The kid is from a very small town in the Piney Woods. He seems to be figuring it all out. I'm glad he's taking his time.

[TFloss32]

A&M has named Johnny Manziel their starting QB:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/college-football-rapidreports/19807364/texas-am-starting-qb-johnny-manziel-has-potential-to-put-up-big-numbers

[the chronic]

Interesting highlight from practice today...

http://img.tapatalk.com/a693481c-e9f6-d05a.jpg

[TFloss32]

Update on OL/DL Andrew Billings from 24/7...he's reiterated that he will make a commitment before September 1st and there will be no official visits. He also mentioned that he had a difficult time not committing to Texas on the spot when offered and he may be in Austin this weekend with his family where they could meet with the coaching staff. With all of that said, Baylor is supposedly a legitimate threat so it's not a done deal. He attended one of their scrimmages recently and apparently liked what he saw.

[TFloss32]

Hopefully that picture of Diaz is a bit of foreshadowing for his defense this year. Photoshop material right there.

[the chronic]

Interesting note from 247 on former OT recruit Westerman that switched to Auburn

At Auburn, Alex Kozan is pushing Christian Westerman at guard, and is likely to beat him out.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Thursday Practice Pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123503

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Bengals waive Jordan Shipley.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Marcell Harris lists top 6 which consist of Florida, Florida St, Clemson, South Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma.

[TheMex]

Bengals waive Jordan Shipley.

Great news!!! He'll land somewhere else, hopefully a good team.

Cowboys?!? Oh wait, good team.

[ThePop]

Jordan isn't healthy, he shouldn't sign with anyone at the moment. He needs to take this year off and continue healing and rehab.

[DMX7]

Hopefully that picture of Diaz is a bit of foreshadowing for his defense this year. Photoshop material right there.

It's perfect the way it is. :lol

[DMX7]

If Texas had a great QB, they'd be a national title contender this year.

[TheMex]

If Texas had a great QB, they'd be a national title contender this year.

Remember when we thought that this would be the year because Gilbert would be a senior if still on campus??

[Bloeddyr10]

Pics from friday, I guess?

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123518

Didn't knew at Bergeron had that many tattoos (picture seven)?!

[the chronic]

Don't know if you guys ever see THujone's MS paints over at Shaggy but he had a good college football preview...

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[DesignatedT]

who's obsessed with who again?

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

DaSean Hales will forego his senior season. Guess the freshmen eclipsed him on the depth chart.

[KTA]

who's obsessed with who again?

Butt hurt? :rollin

[benefactor]

who's obsessed with who again?
They are just MS paint. It's not like they put a sign in College Station that says "This is Big 12 Country" with a Texas player on it or anything like that.

[benefactor]

All of those are gold tbh.

[DesignatedT]

They are just MS paint. It's not like they put a sign in College Station that says "This is Big 12 Country" with a Texas player on it or anything like that.

Those billboards are all over the place. It's part of a new billboard campaign that A&M launched. They were placed in Dallas, Houston, Austin and many other cities.

[benefactor]

Translation: "Let's be sure to put these in other places besides Austin so we don't look as obsessed and people already know we are."

[Vito Corleone]

The state of Texas is Longhorn country, you can call it SEC country no one but you and the aggsy cult following believes it's true.

[leemajors]

they are just stupid billboards who cares

[the chronic]

Ricky Seals-Jones after a scrimmage last night (HornsNation):

"Texas is still my No. 1."

He said they would be followed by LSU and A&M.

[the chronic]

Since everybody likes the billboards so much


http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z166/shinyfish/giblet/hogs.jpg

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[benefactor]

rofl

[Bloeddyr10]

The Texas Longhorns thought maybe after four years, receiver DeSean Hales had finally signaled his arrival with a strong performance in the spring.

As it turned out, that was just a prelude to the senior's departure. With two weeks to go before the start of the season, Hales has decided to quit the team.

He is the 19th player to be removed, voluntarily or not, from the Texas roster in the past 15 months.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8280344/texas-longhorns-receiver-desean-hales-quits-promising-spring

[KTA]

Since everybody likes the billboards so much


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[DesignatedT]

still talking about us in here?

lol obsessed.

[TFloss32]

Just a reminder that the second scrimmage of fall camp was held tonight.

[billfromlaketravis]

Just a reminder that the second scrimmage of fall camp was held tonight.



I hope we have one starting QB tomorrow. Ash needs to be pushed, but Case doesn't have the necessary arm strength and he never will.

[TFloss32]

DaSean Hales will forego his senior season. Guess the freshmen eclipsed him on the depth chart.

I can't believe this one took so long. Seems he's been an attrition candidate forever.

[bluebellmaniac]

I can't believe this one took so long. Seems he's been an attrition candidate forever.

Doesn't help in terms of freeing up a recruiting spot at this point, does it? Seeing as he is going into his senior season... maybe a few months ago...

[UTHorns34]

Does anyone know yet where we can watch the first 2 games for free online yet? I remember last year, links were posted for the games we couldnt watch due to the LHN, and they worked great. Problem is, I don't remember what sites they were on.

Thanks!

[the chronic]

still talking about us in here?

lol obsessed.


i can only speak for myself but i will always enjoy a good joke at a&m's expense. if that makes me obsessed then guilty as charged.

and i must add the irony of being called obsessed by an a&m fan that checks/posts on longhorn thread all the time is not lost on me.

[the chronic]

Rivals 5* article: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1398550



A'Shawn Robinson is now a 5* after moving up to #22 in latest Rivals rankings.

Swoopes dropped down to a 4*.

"With Swoopes, a lot of people felt we would simply free-fall him down the rankings, but he only fell nine slots overall," Farrell said. "Some thought we might move him to athlete as well, but he's going to be a quarterback in college. Swoopes is still pretty much what we thought he was, a very raw quarterback with great athletic upside. However, his field vision and mechanics really made us re-consider that fifth star and drop him down a peg. He's still a special prospect with an amazing ceiling, but he needs a lot of coaching."

[TFloss32]

Sunday's scrimmage pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123631

[TFloss32]

Doesn't help in terms of freeing up a recruiting spot at this point, does it? Seeing as he is going into his senior season... maybe a few months ago...

Probably not. My first guess is that scholly will go to a senior walk-on.

[TFloss32]

Video of Mack giving the team a break from practice:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328067

[TFloss32]

Video of Check-In Day from a few weeks ago:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328067

[TFloss32]

Great video of Manny Diaz talking Texas linebackers:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328067

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, CB Cole Luke has added another official visit to his agenda. He'll be visiting Notre Dame for their match-up with Michigan on September 22nd. The only other visit he has booked is his October 6th trip to Austin.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2014 WR Cameron Sims of Monroe, LA from 24/7. He's currently ranked #104 in the country by that network.

“I’ve actually been talking to them some recently,” said Sims. “Coach (Stacey) Searels, my recruiter, and I last talked about two weeks ago. We basically just talked about how I feel about this upcoming season and about me playing both wide receiver and free safety. We also talked about offers since they’re offering 2014 players now.”

“They’re planning on offering me,” Sims told Hookem.com. “They said that they are going to come see me play first. Soon after that they should offer.”

“Right now my top four is LSU, Texas, Washington and then Alabama,” said the 6-foot-3, 190-pounder. “In that order too. But if Texas offers me, then it will be a tie for my number one school, even if LSU offers too.”

“After visiting Texas and Alabama I just think that Texas was the better school,” Sims explained. “They have a better campus and I also think that they utilize their wide receivers better than Alabama does. That’s why they jumped up and have a chance to be my number one.”

“I really like LSU,” he said. “They have great fan support. They support the team day in and day out. They’re crazy and wild over their team. I also like the fact that my family can come to every home game because it’s not far.”

“Their (Texas) facilities are much better than LSU’s,” said Sims. “I like their weight room, locker room, stadium and everything better because it’s nicer. I also think the campus is a lot nicer than the LSU campus. I like all those things about Texas.”

“Right now I’m going to take it slow,” Sims said. “Probably after my season is over, sometime in January or February, I’ll make my mind up and pick a school.”

[TFloss32]

Rumor out there that Alabama's starting RB, Eddie Lacy, is out for the season with a torn ACL. The school should confirm soon.

[the chronic]

Per 24/7, CB Cole Luke has added another official visit to his agenda. He'll be visiting Notre Dame for their match-up with Michigan on September 22nd. The only other visit he has booked is his October 6th trip to Austin.


He also told one of the pay sites that he will be taking an official to OU although he was not sure which game.

[TFloss32]

DE Daeshon Hall has said he will return to Lancaster for his senior year. It'll be interesting to see if Texas tries to get back in on his recruitment.

[ThePop]

That is interesting. He may be returning, but what does that mean about his future after that? Are his parents still getting back together in Washington (or wherever it was on the west coast)? He could be returning simply for football because competition is better.

[TFloss32]

That is interesting. He may be returning, but what does that mean about his future after that? Are his parents still getting back together in Washington (or wherever it was on the west coast)? He could be returning simply for football because competition is better.

I just saw a random tweet so I'm uncertain on that. Not sure if he'll only be in Lancaster for the fall semester. As far as I know, his folks plan to settle in Washington.

[TFloss32]

Both Abilene Christian and Incarnate Word have been invited to join the Southland Conference.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/abilene-christian-incarnate-word-invited-to-join-southland-conference/2012/08/20/ea2d00c0-eafe-11e1-866f-60a00f604425_story.html

[TFloss32]

2014 WR KD Cannon tweeted this evening that he will be in Austin on September 1st for the Wyoming game.

[TFloss32]

Update on OL/DL Andrew Billings from 24/7...he did NOT make it to Austin this weekend with his parents and it seems UT is losing some momentum with Baylor rising fast. His parents loved everything about Texas when they visited in June, but it could come down to them wanting him at a smaller school that's closer to home. He remains in consistent contact with the staff and an unofficial to the UT campus before his commitment has not been ruled out, but this one could come down to the last school he visits. As of right now, that school is Baylor and they're supposedly recruiting him the hardest.

“I know he and his folks loved the place when they went down there,” the source said of Texas. “I think it might be too big. I can't say that for sure, but for whatever reason they've slipped back a little bit over the last couple of weeks.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 CB Nick Watkins of Dallas Bishop Dunne (24/7):

“It was great to get the offer,” Watkins said. “I grew up following the Texas program, so to get that offer is a dream come true. I didn't think it would happen this early, but I'm glad it did.”

“I'm just trying to keep everyone even and really look at all of my options,” Watkins said. “I'm only a junior, and I've got plenty of time to decide. I want to make the best decision I can and make the right decision.”

“I want to go to some Texas games,” Watkins said. “I want to try and see them as much as I can.”

[billfromlaketravis]

Update on OL/DL Andrew Billings from 24/7...he did NOT make it to Austin this weekend with his parents and it seems UT is losing some momentum with Baylor rising fast. His parents loved everything about Texas when they visited in June, but it could come down to them wanting him at a smaller school that's closer to home. He remains in consistent contact with the staff and an unofficial to the UT campus before his commitment has not been ruled out, but this one could come down to the last school he visits. As of right now, that school is Baylor and they're supposedly recruiting him the hardest.

“I know he and his folks loved the place when they went down there,” the source said of Texas. “I think it might be too big. I can't say that for sure, but for whatever reason they've slipped back a little bit over the last couple of weeks.”


Briles plays the small town kids like a fiddle. Everything that worries them about playing in a big city, I bet they're hearing from the Baylor staff. I hate negative recruiting, but it's part of the game. It's on the Texas staff to correct falsehoods.

[TFloss32]

Link to the new Rivals100:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3053

[TFloss32]

Monday's practice pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123710

[TFloss32]

Video from Sunday night's scrimmage. Watch the tackle that Santos and Jinkens make at the 1:24 mark:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328284

[TFloss32]

Link to Rivals250. Biggest drop I noticed is Prevot:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3054

[TFloss32]

Longhorn Network with a short video on Manny Diaz:

http://www.youtube.com/v/AJgh7ATTk-U

[TFloss32]

WR Devon Allen of Phoenix, AZ has set up his second official visit; Notre Dame on September 22nd. He'll see Arkansas on September 15th. Nothing has been finalized with Texas as of today, but he's wanting to see UT play either West Virginia (October 6th) or Baylor (October 20th).

[benefactor]

Great stuff TFloss...to add to the excitement I got my tickets today. I didn't know much about them when I bought them, only that I was assured they were good seats. 36 rows up from the field on the 50? Works for me. :)

[TFloss32]

Jake Trotter ‏@Jake_Trotter
OU has confirmed that safety Bennett Okotcha has left the team. #Sooners

Jake Trotter ‏@Jake_Trotter
Also former WR Trey Franks is now wearing No. 24 and working in the secondary.

[TFloss32]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‏@TBBuccaneers
WR Jordan Shipley just finished his first practice as a Buccaneer. He says he has no lingering issues from his 2011 knee injury.

[TFloss32]

Texas ranked 35th among best universities in the world:

http://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2012.html

[TFloss32]

Great stuff TFloss...to add to the excitement I got my tickets today. I didn't know much about them when I bought them, only that I was assured they were good seats. 36 rows up from the field on the 50? Works for me. :)

You're going to have a blast. I plan to be on campus with my brother-in-law around 7 a.m. to get our tailgate put together. Notre Dame/Navy starts at 8 a.m. since they'll be playing in Ireland. I don't know if I mentioned this before but both WR Jake Oliver and CB Cole Luke will be playing games in Ireland. That is a badass trip for a high school team to make.

[TFloss32]

Just a heads up that August 29th is the deadline for any Texas player that wants to transfer without losing a year of eligibility. For example, QB Garrett Gilbert should technically be a senior this year at SMU because he played in two games last season, but he was given his junior year back by the NCAA because of the shoulder surgery he had once he lost the starting job.

The roster looks pretty steady going into 2012, but the guys below stand out as attrition candidates even if nothing happens this season. I do think Hills will finish out his career:

RB Jeremy Hills (SR)
WR Bryant Jackson (SO)
OL Garrett Greenlea (FR)
DT Kyle Kriegel (JR)
LB Aaron Benson (SO)
K Will Russ (SO)

[TFloss32]

12th Annual Herbie (Kirk Herbstreit) Awards:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/preview12/story/_/id/8284250/top-players-coaches-teams-honored-herbie-awards

[tlongII]

I can't wait until kickoff! We have Wisconsin coming to Corvallis in week 2. Probably the biggest non-conference game we've ever had at home!

[TFloss32]

Not a surprise to the majority of the fanbase, but QB David Ash is reportedly going to be named the starter for Wyoming by Monday.

[TFloss32]

I can't wait until kickoff! We have Wisconsin coming to Corvallis in week 2. Probably the biggest non-conference game we've ever had at home!

I don't think I've ever been more excited for college football to start because of all the changes that have taken place with conference realignment. For some odd reason, I have vivid memories of that time Oregon State knocked off USC in Corvallis back in 2006. I remember where I was in Austin.

[benefactor]

You're going to have a blast. I plan to be on campus with my brother-in-law around 7 a.m. to get our tailgate put together. Notre Dame/Navy starts at 8 a.m. since they'll be playing in Ireland. I don't know if I mentioned this before but both WR Jake Oliver and CB Cole Luke will be playing games in Ireland. That is a badass trip for a high school team to make.
That's an amazing trip...something those guys will never forget.

We'll probably get down there late morning. I'm not sure where we will be but I have a buddy of mine that works with me who will be a bit a "tour guide" for me and my other buddy who is coming with me. He goes to several games a year and knows a lot of people there and the area well. I'm sure we'll just wander around a bit until he catches up with us to help us get the lay of the land.

On an unrelated note, I got to meet Dalton today. His dad brought him by the hospital to talk to his mom and she told me I could come out say hi if I wanted to. That is one big ass teenager. Really hard to believe the kid is a freshman. Not sure if I've mentioned it before, but there is a bit of a connection with his family and mine. I went to high school with his uncle and Dalton has been knocking heads with my nephew Josiah Johnson for the past couple of seasons, who is a senior and will be the starting QB for Lindale this year.

[TFloss32]

Bruce Chambers mic'd up:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328601

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328601

[TFloss32]

Tuesday practice pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123737

[TFloss32]

S Marcell Harris has set up an official visit to Florida for the LSU game on October 6th. Just a reminder that he will be in Austin next weekend for Wyoming.

[Bloeddyr10]

Didn't knew that Texas had an official YouTube channel? There is alot of great stuff on, mostly videos from TexasSports, but I couldn't find these on MBTF.

Bruce Chambers talks tight ends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTUILVGI7kI&feature=plcp

Darrell Wyatt talks receivers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dcjyb_GPlA&feature=plcp

Stacy Searels talks offensive linemen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47LTYNGZDJU&feature=plcp

Major Applewhite talks runningbacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBE3bXSlc5Y&feature=plcp

Bo Davis talks defensive tackles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMGenPLFerM&feature=plcp

Oscar Giles talks defensive end
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=637iHd4j3wk&feature=plcp

Manny Diaz talks linebackers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvacRkoPEcU&feature=plcp

Duane Akina talks defensive backs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCsaxUK4VOU&feature=plcp

[TFloss32]

Good find, Bloeddyr.

[TFloss32]

QB Tyrone Swoopes was in town on Sunday night for the second scrimmage, according to OrangeBloods. He was able to spend a good amount of time with Bryan Harsin and sit it in on position meetings.

[ThePop]

:clap Wyoming game is at night as we hoped. 7pm

[TFloss32]

:clap Wyoming game is at night as we hoped. 7pm

Very nice. New Mexico as well.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday practice pics:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=123761

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, 2014 S Jamal Adams will be in attendance for the West Virginia game.

[TFloss32]

According to Mack at his press conference this afternoon, RB Daje Johnson has been suspended for the Wyoming game for violating team rules.

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch has received his fourth star in the latest Rivals rankings.

[BevoBoom]

According to Mack at his press conference this afternoon, RB Daje Johnson has been suspended for the Wyoming game for violating team rules.

Daje suspension & Fera injury "only" negative news during presser...it appears to be 1 game suspension for Daje

Nice summary provided by TxStampede on BON
http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/8/22/3259951/texas-football-2012-mack-brown-fall-camp-press-conference-iii#comments

Final install situational scrimmage tomorrow night. Will be an entire walk through for game day. From meal, warm ups, entry into stadium, etc.
LHN not involved tomorrow or Friday. Guys off on Sunday. Game week press conference on Monday. Practice Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Preseason injuries have been less this year than past seasons due to conditioning. Credit to Maddog Madden and Coach Wylie. Freshman are more ready to play now than ever. Injury rumors are hard to manage due to social media.
Injuries:
Anthony Fera – groin pull
Jaxon Shipley – slight pull (doesn’t say what)
Mike Davis – a “little” tweak of his ankle; no update on scheduled amputation. Just because a young man wears a boot doesn’t mean it is a serious injury.
Depth chart is announced to players today in team and player meetings. Earlier than prior years.
We’re going to play the guys who will help us win the game.
Depth chart handed out to media during presser.
here’s the list:
Daje Johnson suspended for first game – violation of team rules.
Josh Turner starts on 4 of 5 special teams.
Wyoming game and New Mexico State game on LHN at 7:00 p.m.
Questions:
Depth Chart …
Quarterback position has come a long way. Case has come a long way and is one of the team’s best leaders. But Ash will start.
Mack said that guys will be played according to a plan. One of the worst things that happened to him while playing at Vandy is the coach forgot to put him in during a predetermined series.

I am suprised to not see MJ listed on TE depth chart...motivational ploy?

So ready for season opener in 10 days Hook' Em

[TFloss32]

Here's the link to the actual press conference. Hope it works for y'all:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=328630

[TFloss32]

I am suprised to not see MJ listed on TE depth chart...motivational ploy?

My first thought when I didn't see his name on the depth chart. Either that or the dude simply still sucks at blocking. Hopefully he hangs in there because he's so young and is still figuring it out.

The other big thing is there's no "or" listed next to the QBs. Hopefully this means Ash will be the sole guy unless it's a blowout or he completely bombs. I'd like to see the position treated as it was in the Holiday Bowl moving forward.

[TFloss32]

Texas depth chart for Wyoming:

http://mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/fb-depth-chart.html

[BevoBoom]

My first thought when I didn't see his name on the depth chart. Either that or the dude simply still sucks at blocking. Hopefully he hangs in there because he's so young and is still figuring it out.

The other big thing is there's no "or" listed next to the QBs. Hopefully this means Ash will be the sole guy unless it's a blowout or he completely bombs. I'd like to see the position treated as it was in the Holiday Bowl moving forward.


LB's with K Thompson running 2nd @ Mike (ahead of Dalton?) & 2nd @ WILL with no listing of Aaron Benson...nudging out the door?

[The Reckoning]

David Ash named starting QB.

Thank God.

[Thompson]

Cameron Echols-Luper committed to Texas A&M yesterday, and today 2014 (and possible 5-star) CB Cedric Collins committed to A&M.

http://v4.texags.com/Stories/5996

[shyne]

Cameron Echols-Luper committed to Texas A&M yesterday, and today 2014 (and possible 5-star) CB Cedric Collins committed to A&M.

http://v4.texags.com/Stories/5996

Unless Texas was actively recruiting either one who gives a shit.

[Thompson]

You think Mack wasn't recruiting a 5-star corner? Ah, that's right: 'Mack didn't offer.'

Others have already mentioned they don't mind seeing stuff like this in the thread, since we pursue some of the same recruits (and it's interesting to see who goes where regardless -it's not like the Spurs board has a lot going on right now anyway).

Put me on your 'ignore' list if you suffer an aneurysm whenever you see an occasional A&M post. Or continue your impotent bitching, whatever. I'm not stopping.

[ATX_Horn]

You think Mack wasn't recruiting a 5-star corner? Ah, that's right: 'Mack didn't offer.'

Others have already mentioned they don't mind seeing stuff like this in the thread, since we pursue some of the same recruits (and it's interesting to see who goes where regardless -it's not like the Spurs board has a lot going on right now anyway).

Put me on your 'ignore' list if you suffer an aneurysm whenever you see an occasional A&M post. Or continue your impotent bitching, whatever. I'm not stopping.

Collins won't be a 5 star...good player, but some better Texas DB recruits for Mack to go after in 2014.

[the chronic]

You think Mack wasn't recruiting a 5-star corner? Ah, that's right: 'Mack didn't offer.'


Collins is a definite take and is almost guaranteed to make top 250 players for all the services and is a lock for 4 star player. Huge get.

That said Texas DB top targets in state for 2014 are Tony Brown and Nick Watkins, then probably Nick Harvey and Jamal Adams. Also going after Ed Paris at S although he is probably ending up at LSU. I also believe you may have another 1-2 out of state targets.

It is a sick DB class for 2014.

It is no secret that Collins has disdain for Texas because they showed no love to him his sophomore year. I think had that not been the case they would have recruited him and likely offered him at some point. But they realized battle was already lost because Sumlin has been on him hard. I think most years we would recruit a player like Collins hard but there is major competition for being top DB in state.

[ColinB]

That's a real shame about Daje Johnson. One of the freshman I'm most excited about.

[shyne]

You think Mack wasn't recruiting a 5-star corner? Ah, that's right: 'Mack didn't offer.'

Others have already mentioned they don't mind seeing stuff like this in the thread, since we pursue some of the same recruits (and it's interesting to see who goes where regardless -it's not like the Spurs board has a lot going on right now anyway).

Put me on your 'ignore' list if you suffer an aneurysm whenever you see an occasional A&M post. Or continue your impotent bitching, whatever. I'm not stopping.

Exactly right I have no problem with it if it is a recruiting battle between both schools, but it wasn't. I'm also pretty sure there is an sec thread on this board now.

[billfromlaketravis]

According to Mack at his press conference this afternoon, RB Daje Johnson has been suspended for the Wyoming game for violating team rules.



This kind of pisses me off. It was necessary, but I was really looking forward to seeing Daje play after reading the practice reports.

[shyne]

This kind of pisses me off. It was necessary, but I was really looking forward to seeing Daje play after reading the practice reports.

Anyone know what he did yet, doesn't sound good.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Anyone know what he did yet, doesn't sound good.

Rumor is that he missed curfew at some point this fall.

[TheMex]

Cameron Echols-Luper committed to Texas A&M yesterday, and today 2014 (and possible 5-star) CB Cedric Collins committed to A&M.

http://v4.texags.com/Stories/5996

Thats a huge get, Cedric Collins is the man and one of the top guys in the state. Congrats, I do think that this is newsworthy, we might've not offered him but he was definitely a guy everyone who follows recruiting in the state of Texas had an eye on. Since Texas wasn't going to get him I'm glad Aggies did, not OU, not Baylor, not TCU or any other in the Big XII is somewhat of a win for Texas.

I don't know why Texas fans are so negative when Aggies get a good recruit, take away as many high profile players that we aren't going to get.

[the chronic]

Anyone know what he did yet, doesn't sound good.


Regarding Daje, word is the coaching staff was not happy with his dismissive attitude at times, being inattentive, and giving lip to coaches. Message to Daje and team is it won't be tolerated and time for attitude adjustment or ride the pine.

[the chronic]

Crazy to follow all the recent 5* RBs from Texas in recent years that all transferred back to Texas (Aaron Green, Lache Seastruck and Brandon Williams).

Most recent news is Brandon Williams (who transferred from OU to A&M) will have to sit out this year as expected. He petitioned for a waiver to be able to play this year at A&M although that seemed a longshot so no real surprise.

Am really curious how these guys do when they get back on the field considering the twists and turns for all of them.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Regarding Daje, word is the coaching staff was not happy with his dismissive attitude at times, being inattentive, and giving lip to coaches. Message to Daje and team is it won't be tolerated and time for attitude adjustment or ride the pine.

That's definitely a bit more concerning than a missed curfew. That's something that had to be addressed immediately. Very dissapointing.

[TFloss32]

Regarding Daje, word is the coaching staff was not happy with his dismissive attitude at times, being inattentive, and giving lip to coaches. Message to Daje and team is it won't be tolerated and time for attitude adjustment or ride the pine.

That sounds about right. I didn't think it was anything like drugs but possibly something small that he did repeatedly to force the staff's hand. He's obviously been out of line if he gets suspended for the first game of his career. Hopefully that's a much needed wake-up call for him because the dude might have been listed as a co-starter for Wyoming.

[the chronic]

That's definitely a bit more concerning than a missed curfew. That's something that had to be addressed immediately. Very dissapointing.


Just saw Inside Texas is reporting the same thing as well so my source must be right.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday's practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=329435

[TFloss32]

Thats a huge get, Cedric Collins is the man and one of the top guys in the state. Congrats, I do think that this is newsworthy, we might've not offered him but he was definitely a guy everyone who follows recruiting in the state of Texas had an eye on. Since Texas wasn't going to get him I'm glad Aggies did, not OU, not Baylor, not TCU or any other in the Big XII is somewhat of a win for Texas.

+1. For whatever reason, Texas didn't recruit the kid and I don't think they've even had contact with him since the spring game. However, that doesn't take away from the fact that he's a solid CB and that's a huge addition for A&M in many ways. Their secondary has been a weak link for a long time so they need playmakers there and he may end up in the top two or three guys they sign for 2014 (assuming it sticks).

[TFloss32]

Update on S Erik Huhn (OrangeBloods):

"In the back of your mind it was like 'That's where I want to go, so you always have that in the back of your mind," Huhn said. "But I knew if they (Texas) didn't offer me I was going to have to make a decision to go somewhere else. I was really looking hard into the other schools I was considering if Texas did not work out."

"Coach Akina came down to our school a couple of times and told me he really liked me," Huhn said. "He wanted to see if I could play man coverage so he asked me to go up to the camp. That's where it happened. I went up there and showed them I could do it and they offered me."

"It really wasn't hard at all (to commit to Texas). That's where I knew I wanted to go for a while and once I got the opportunity to go that's where I decided to go," Huhn said. "Basically it was so close to home and it's one of the best programs in the nation and they're always going to be good. My dad went there for a while and he told me he loved it."

"It's been really good (since committing to Texas). Everyone comes up to me and tells me they're really happy for me and I'm really happy for myself. So it's been really good," Huhn said.

"We just have to work hard and stay focused. Just the fact that everyone on the team … all we want is to win another one. So we have the drive and everyone is looking forward to it," Huhn said. "We seniors feel like it's our team this year and we have to take responsibility for it. For everything that happens, we can't fall back on anyone. It's all on you. That's the mindset we've been going with this year."

[TFloss32]

Tim Brewster joining the Mississippi State staff:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8295677/tim-brewster-coach-mississippi-state-bulldogs-wrs-source-says

[TFloss32]

Extremely unique story about five-star DT Kenny Bigelow's "high school":

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/magazine/08/22/high-school-football-virtual-powerhouse/1.html

[billfromlaketravis]

I received my Ole Miss tickets in the mail today. TCU tickets came yesterday. It's time to get excited everybody.

[TFloss32]

For those of you who attend any home games this year, UT is starting a new tradition called the "Stadium Stampede" where the players walk through campus before the games:

http://www.youtube.com/v/XIzmeLv1SH8

Mack Brown ‏@UT_MackBrown
Rehearsing everything before scrimmage. Guys just did new Stadium Stampede walk we'll take game day. 1st time 4 frosh!

Mack Brown ‏@UT_MackBrown
We now start @corner of 23rd & Dedman. Be there 2 hrs 30 min before game 2 greet us. 9 days from now, Can't wait 2 see U!

https://p.twimg.com/A1A_87dCUAA2KKy.jpg

[benefactor]

Holy shit that's going to be awesome. I picked a good year to come to my first game.

[billfromlaketravis]

For those of you who attend any home games this year, UT is starting a new tradition called the "Stadium Stampede" where the players walk through campus before the games:

http://www.youtube.com/v/XIzmeLv1SH8

Mack Brown ‏@UT_MackBrown
Rehearsing everything before scrimmage. Guys just did new Stadium Stampede walk we'll take game day. 1st time 4 frosh!

Mack Brown ‏@UT_MackBrown
We now start @corner of 23rd & Dedman. Be there 2 hrs 30 min before game 2 greet us. 9 days from now, Can't wait 2 see U!

https://p.twimg.com/A1A_87dCUAA2KKy.jpg



Wow. Awesome.

[ThePop]

They're just walking from the end of the street to the gate but still cool.

https://p.twimg.com/A1BBJ9fCYAE3GiN.jpg

[TheMex]

I always see them walk in the stadium before the game, I'm planning on taking a bunch of pregame videos this year.

[TFloss32]

According to OrangeBloods, OL/DL Andrew Billings is seriously considering pushing back his commitment date. He originally wanted to have everything done by September 1st, but it sounds like he's simply not ready yet:

"He talked to his family a little bit. He wants to try to get this done before the beginning of his season, but that may not happen," said a source close to his recruitment. "That's been his goal all along, but he feels like it's too tough of a decision to rush through it."

"He's just kind of in a holding pattern. Now that practice and everything has started, it's been taking up all his time until late at night," the source said. "That what he's looking at now."

"He and his family are discussing him possibly going to see some games. He hasn't figured out which ones. It really that just kind of came up the other day so it's still fresh. They have to look at his schedule. I know the first week of the season he plays on Saturday, so that won't happen."

"He wants to see a game-day environment. It's getting tough, so he thought 'Why not just take a couple visits, help me sort it out a little more?' He wanted to get it done early, didn't want to take it into season. But it's going to be a tougher decision than he thought. He's thinking he may go to a few games."

"I'm sure one will be a Texas game. He's never been to one. I can't confirm that for sure, but if he's going to a game, that will be high on his list," our source said.

"His answer is pretty clear. He just wants to play four more years of football. Offensive is fine with him," the source said.

"It's tough for him because those are some really good schools," we're told.

[TFloss32]

Video of the guys simulating their gameday routine. There was also a final scrimmage last night:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=329870

[TFloss32]

Another cool video to get amped up for the season. This one is for the Texas D:

http://www.youtube.com/v/R5Z507pdXWo

[TFloss32]

What would you have done if this happened at your freshman orientation? Geez, TCU:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfbnk-w_TM0&feature=fvwrel

[TFloss32]

FYI that there are some good high school games on this weekend. 2014 RB Nathan Starks of Las Vegas, NV plays at 8 p.m. (central) tonight and WR Devon Allen is on Saturday night at 9 p.m. (central). Both games will be broadcast by ESPN2. The link below gives the full line-up for this weekend:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8295455/espn-high-school-kickoff-previews

[TFloss32]

Special one-day Internet promotion for anyone that's still thinking of buying Wyoming tickets. Sale ends Saturday at noon:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/tickets/spec-rel/082412aab.html

[the chronic]

In a shocking turn, rookie (Justin) Tucker gets all the kicks while Cundiff sits

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-08-24/sports/bs-sp-ravens-cundiff-tucker-0824-20120823_1_cundiff-justin-tucker-coach-john-harbaugh-first

"In perhaps an indication of rising sentiment within the organization, Tucker, an undrafted rookie — not Cundiff, the incumbent — played the entire 48-17 victory (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-08-24/sports/bs-sp-ravens-cundiff-tucker-0824-20120823_1_cundiff-justin-tucker-coach-john-harbaugh-first#) over the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday night."



http://images.onset.freedom.com/brownsville/lv7xix-aptopixtexastexasamfootballbreadbrownsvilleherald. com19.jpg

[TFloss32]

Friday's practice video:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=329999

[the chronic]

Free article on 247 re Hoza Scott

“My top three are Texas A&M, Texas and LSU,” Scott said. “I also like Alabama and Florida."

http://texas.247sports.com/Article/Scott-gives-the-latest-top-three-87262?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[the chronic]

From Dallas Morning News on Longhorn Network.

Texas AD can't get Longhorn Network at home (http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/335270-texas-ad-cant-get-longhorn-network-at-home)

08:47 AM ET 08.25

University of Texas president Bill Powers and athletic director DeLoss Dodds were supposed to report to their board of regents this week on the status of the Longhorn Network. Instead they reversed fields and decided to skip it. Powers told reporters in Austin the timing wasn't right to publicly discuss the ESPN-owned network because of on-going negotiations that have the potential to elevate LHN from a rumor to a bona fide option in more than six million wired homes across the state of Texas. Let's assume then there isn't much coming down the pipeline anytime in the next couple of weeks. That means cable carrying heavyweight providers like Time Warner and Comcast and Charter will continue to ignore LHN. Ditto satellite's DirecTV and Dish Network. AT&T U-verse is on the board of dissenters as well. In other words, the overwhelming majority of cable subscribers in the state won???t get the network whose two marquee events of the year are scheduled for the next two Saturday nights. The Texas-Wyoming football season opener and the Texas-New Mexico follow-up belong to LHN. On a personal note, Dodds reported he cannot get LHN at his Austin area home. As for the upcoming Wyoming and New Mexico games, Dodds said they likely would not have made the cut when big-time network partners ABC, ESPN and Fox Sports Net divvied up the schedule. Most likely, he said, under existing contracts they would have been pay-per-view affairs.

[the chronic]

ESPN: "Kicker Billy Cundiff (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4245/billy-cundiff) was cut Sunday by the Baltimore Ravens (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens), who decided to keep rookie Justin Tucker (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/15683/justin-tucker) instead of the former Pro Bowler."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp12/story/_/id/8304572/baltimore-ravens-cut-pro-bowl-k-billy-cundiff

http://images.onset.freedom.com/brownsville/lv7xix-aptopixtexastexasamfootballbreadbrownsvilleherald. com19.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

Free article on 247 re Hoza Scott

“My top three are Texas A&M, Texas and LSU,” Scott said. “I also like Alabama and Florida."

http://texas.247sports.com/Article/Scott-gives-the-latest-top-three-87262?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter



"Scott recorded 60 tackles, 20 sacks, picked off four passes and scored four touchdowns on defense during his sophomore campaign."

Wow. Scott put up those numbers as a sophomore in a good 5A district. Baller. Orakpo, Kindle type baller.

Texas needs to land this kid. I know there are academic concerns. I hope Scott can get it straight in the classroom, but if he doesn't I think he's good enough for a sign and place deal. Just get him to the 40 Acres.

[KTA]

From Dallas Morning News on Longhorn Network.

Texas AD can't get Longhorn Network at home (http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/335270-texas-ad-cant-get-longhorn-network-at-home)

08:47 AM ET 08.25

University of Texas president Bill Powers and athletic director DeLoss Dodds were supposed to report to their board of regents this week on the status of the Longhorn Network. Instead they reversed fields and decided to skip it. Powers told reporters in Austin the timing wasn't right to publicly discuss the ESPN-owned network because of on-going negotiations that have the potential to elevate LHN from a rumor to a bona fide option in more than six million wired homes across the state of Texas. Let's assume then there isn't much coming down the pipeline anytime in the next couple of weeks. That means cable carrying heavyweight providers like Time Warner and Comcast and Charter will continue to ignore LHN. Ditto satellite's DirecTV and Dish Network. AT&T U-verse is on the board of dissenters as well. In other words, the overwhelming majority of cable subscribers in the state won???t get the network whose two marquee events of the year are scheduled for the next two Saturday nights. The Texas-Wyoming football season opener and the Texas-New Mexico follow-up belong to LHN. On a personal note, Dodds reported he cannot get LHN at his Austin area home. As for the upcoming Wyoming and New Mexico games, Dodds said they likely would not have made the cut when big-time network partners ABC, ESPN and Fox Sports Net divvied up the schedule. Most likely, he said, under existing contracts they would have been pay-per-view affairs.

More people would have been able to watch it via PPV then LHN:bang

[TFloss32]

Mack Brown ‏@UT_MackBrown
Just announced to team that walk-on snapper Nate Boyer & holder Cade McCrary were awarded scholarships for season. Great kids, well deserved

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Devon Allen has announced a top five of Stanford, Texas, Arkansas, Ohio State and UCLA (in that order).

[TFloss32]

Sorry if already posted. Video of Major Applewhite and the RBs:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=330122

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch will be in Waco this weekend for the Baylor/SMU game and he will be staying through Monday to tour the facilities with the staff, according to 24/7. Did not know this until today, but he has an older brother on the Baylor roster:

http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/benenoch_josh00.html

[TFloss32]

A new name to remember for the 2014 class is OL Ty Barrett of Dallas Skyline. He had a great performance at the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge in DeSoto this summer and UT has a nice "in" with his mother. Quotes from Barrett (24/7):

“I actually just heard from Coach (Bruce) Chambers not too long ago,” Barrett told Hookem.com. “He wanted me to come down to one of their practices a few weeks ago, when they had two-a-days. I really wanted to go, but the only problem was that we had two-a-days as well, so obviously I couldn’t make it.”

“My mom really likes Texas a lot just like I do,” said Barrett. “She and Coach Chambers actually go way back from when they were both at Carter High School. So they’re always joking back and forth about me going there and her doing her best to persuade me to go there. Obviously with them two being really good friends, she wants me to head down there and would love for me to go there. We’ll see what happens though.”

“I’m going to hurry up and try to get back down there for sure,” he said. “I’m trying to set that up. I speak to Coach Chambers often so I’m sure we’ll get it figured out. I always call and talk to him just to see how he’s doing and everything, so it won’t be a problem.”

[TFloss32]

Update on WR Devon Allen (24/7):

“They (ESPN) got it wrong,” said Allen. “They didn’t get my whole list. Stanford is my number one, Texas is my number two, then probably Arkansas three, Ohio State four and UCLA at five. After that, there’s not really an order for the remaining schools. Nothing is really solidified yet though.”

“I’ll be visiting Texas on an official, most likely during the West Virginia game weekend,” the four-star receiver told Hookem.com. “I’ll also most likely see Notre Dame, UCLA, Arkansas and a few others, with some of those being either official or unofficial visits.”

“I want to see the facilities (at Texas),” Allen said. “I also want to check out the coaching staff on both the football and track teams. That’s obviously a big thing and important. After that, we’ll go from there.”

[TFloss32]

Quote from DE Daeshon Hall (24/7):

“I haven't talked to Texas since July,” Hall said. “If they called me, I'd be willing to listen to what they have to say.”

[The Reckoning]

tucker's the man. i wish him well.

[TFloss32]

Looks like VY has been cut by Buffalo:

@VinceYoung
"I want to thank the Bills organization for the opportunity and wish the organization and my teammates good luck this season".

[BevoBoom]

Quote from DE Daeshon Hall (24/7):

“I haven't talked to Texas since July,” Hall said. “If they called me, I'd be willing to listen to what they have to say.”


:sleep Snooze & Lose ---Ship has sailed.

[TFloss32]

ESPN's pre-season bowl projections for 2012:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2012&week=0

[benefactor]

This week is going to be loooooong. C'mon Friday.

[TFloss32]

Initial list of recruits that will be in Austin this weekend:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes **maybe, will visit Baylor on Sunday**
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) **official visit**

2014
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant

**2014 OL Demetrius Knox, 2014 CB Nick Watkins and 2014 CB/S Tony Brown will be in Dallas on Saturday night for Alabama/Michigan.

[TFloss32]

Mack's Monday morning press conference:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=330304

[Vito Corleone]

:sleep Snooze & Lose ---Ship has sailed.

Heck no, if he wants back then I would love to have him back, he is a DE with NFL written all over him. you can't teach 6'5 240 and with our needs a DE he would be a must have.

[TFloss32]

OL Darius James says he will be in Austin this weekend, per 24/7. He has a Thursday game this week and the next.

[ThePop]

Finally moved back to Austin and have internet set up, ready for Saturday.

Not sure if he's joking or not but I'm thinking it's legit
Caleb Benenoch ‏@CalebBenenoch79
High ankle sprain before my first game of senior season.... Fml

[TFloss32]

Video interview with Diaz and several defensive players:

http://vimeo.com/48343206

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas could be looking at bringing WR Torii Hunter, Jr. (son of the MLB star) in for a game this fall. He didn't really arrive on the recruiting scene until his solid performance at The Opening in Oregon, but he's quietly collected several offers and seen his ranking increase significantly:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Torii-Hunter%20Jr.-120608

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA66jMrW0-k

“Texas recently got in touch with my coach actually,” explained Hunter. “They told my head coach they were interested in me and would like to get in touch with me. It was (wide receivers coach) Darrell Wyatt that contacted them. So I got his info and called him back. Since then we have been talking.”

“I’m trying to figure out when I’ll get down there to see Texas,” Hunter said. “It most likely won’t be an official visit, as I have those planned out. But I’m hoping to come down for an unofficial visit sometime, but I don’t know when yet. It really all depends on when I can get a ride down there from my friend and everything like that. I know we’ll get down there though, I’m just not sure when it will happen.”

“They were a team I watched since being a little kid,” Hunter told Hookem.com. “I remember seeing guys like Vince Young and Colt McCoy quarterback. Since I’m a receiver, that type of thing stands out to me for sure. I like everything I’ve seen from them on TV as well. They also have good players and good coaches. I’m definitely interested in them, but obviously I want to check out everything for myself once I get down on campus.”

“Coach Wyatt didn’t really talk about an offer or anything,” said Hunter. “I’m not really sure what they’ll do when it comes to that. I guess they’ll continue to evaluate me and take it from there once I get on campus. We’ll see what happens.”

[BevoBoom]

Heck no, if he wants back then I would love to have him back, he is a DE with NFL written all over him. you can't teach 6'5 240 and with our needs a DE he would be a must have.


Mack intimated that sometimes Texas moves on from a player/s...Hall & Prevot are examples of such players.

Hall was visting aggy & Baylor on the downlow.

They will not be Horns...period

[TFloss32]

Some of you may have seen this trailer already, but another video to preview the 2012 season:

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

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for Wyoming:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes **maybe, will visit Baylor on Sunday**
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) **official visit**

2014
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M/Louisiana Tech officially postponed until October 13th:

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120828/SPORTS0203/120828030/La-Tech-Texas-M-football-game-postponed-until-Oct-13?odyssey=nav%7Chead

[TFloss32]

According to Inside Texas, OL/DL Andrew Billings has decided to push back his announcement date while also narrowing his list down to three schools: Baylor, TCU and Texas. He's hoping to make his final decision the week of September 21st (Waco High's bye week). It sounds like he will make one last trip to Austin between now and that date. That's obviously great news considering it's not clear which school is really in the lead right now, but the vibe is Baylor with the slight advantage.

[TFloss32]

Ten toughest schedules for the 2012 season:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/preview12/story/_/id/8308377/college-football-notre-dame-faces-toughest-schedule

[modtxspur]

So A&M's only warm up game before getting bent over by the SEC has been canceled. Kind of comical. Think they play Florida next week...

[leemajors]

No. it's just kinda shitty. I hope LA comes out of this ok.

[modtxspur]

obviously speaking about A&M not LA. Didn't think it was necessary to specify that

[TFloss32]

I think HornsNaton was the first to report, but 2014 LB Zach Whitley of Galena Park North Shore has been offered by Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Zach-Whitley-130865

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/503985/zach-whitley#

[TFloss32]

More on WR Torii Hunter, Jr....he has been invited by the Texas staff to the Wyoming game this weekend, but he's not expected to make it in. He says he wants to attend a game at some point and plans on riding down with OL/DL Jake Raulerson who he's known since junior high. No word on where UT is currently at with a potential offer but worth noting that Hunter could go the baseball route if a good enough opportunity presents itself.

[TFloss32]

Manny Diaz visits the LHN studio for a chat:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=331253

[TFloss32]

Latest with WR Jacorey Warrick from OrangeBloods. He will be in town for the Wyoming game:

"I love (the wildcat). I'm still working on reading the defensive ends and linebackers, but I love having the ball in my hands," Warrick said. "On defense, I think I'm a pretty solid defender. I'm very confident at cornerback. From playing wide receiver, I can kind of tell the tendencies and in man coverage, I feel pretty good. This season, I'll get to go against some other wide receivers and really test my skills out."

"We (Warrick and the Texas coaches) chat rather often. I'll be at the game this weekend. After that, I may go to some others, but it just depends on when we have a game and when they have a game."

"I feel great. feel I'm very comfortable with my commitment. No other schools have even crossed my mind. I'm excited to be a Longhorn, ready to join them after my senior season."

"I call about once a week, every two weeks, just to see how things are going. I usually talk with coach Giles and I'll shoot coach Wyatt a call every once in a while," Warrick said. "They just tell me they're happy to have me as a Longhorn and to keep working hard this season."

"I watch it (how many WRs Texas is recruiting) a little bit, not too much. I've gotten to know Jake Oliver a lot and I feel really comfortable with him. If it's just the two of us, we'll get the job done. If anyone else is added, we'll welcome them aboard."

"I definitely want to score at least 20 touchdowns," Warrick said. "Yardage wise, that doesn't really matter. I just want to put the ball in the end zone a lot. All types - I just get the ball in the end zone."

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for Wyoming:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes **maybe, will visit Baylor on Sunday**
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) **official visit**

2014
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant

[leemajors]

obviously speaking about A&M not LA. Didn't think it was necessary to specify that

It's shitty for A&M too, lots of people had plans. Quit being a dick, they left and it's done.

[TFloss32]

ESPN's pre-season All-American team:

http://espn.go.com/ncf/feature/video/_/page/preseasonallamerica2012/2012-all-america-team

[TFloss32]

A&M/Arkansas have 10-year deal with Jerry World starting in 2014:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8313603/texas-aggies-arkansas-razorbacks-move-annual-game-cowboys-stadium

[TFloss32]

New Mexico suspends starting QB indefinitely:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8312604/new-mexico-lobos-suspend-qb-david-vega-indefinitely

[TFloss32]

I miss being at UT:

Quandre Diggs
@qdiggs6boy boy boy I've seen so many beautiful legs today on campus. it's going to be a great year! Living the dream.

[Sisk]

Recent interview with 2014 LB Hoza Scott

A&M, Texas, LSU top 3 in that order

On A&M

"It's because it's close to home and it's in the SEC so I don't have to go too far to play with the big boys," Scott said. "I've been going there a lot. Why go so far when you can play at home in the SEC?"

On Texas

"They're still No. 2 and when I've been going there, they make me feel like that's my home already," Scott said of the Longhorns. "[The offer] made me feel good because that's making me think that they really want me."

On LSU

When it comes to LSU, Scott said "The coaches are real cool, the players, I got along with them. Coach Les Miles is real cool. He kept it 100 with me, telling me, 'If you come here, we'll take care of you.' "

[TFloss32]

Allen opens up their new, ginormous stadium against Southlake Carroll this week. A look at the line this morning for tickets:

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/620921_10150997020417531_1262428201_o.jpg

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, TE Durham Smythe will be in Austin this weekend for the Wyoming game.

[DMX7]

Report: LHN may be added to AT&T U-Verse lineup this Friday

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1402585

[TFloss32]

Video of the Texas walk-ons getting their scholarships:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EULXhnn3CWY&feature=g-user-u

[modtxspur]

It's shitty for A&M too, lots of people had plans. Quit being a dick, they left and it's done.

With respect to the thread I won't argue with you anymore. Your obviously a little emotional over my grotesque comments. This might be the softest thing I've ever been called a dick for. I was commenting on something that was posted in this thread. Do you have a problem with somebody joking about Missouri, Nebraska, etc or do you just defend the honor of unlucky Aggies?

[TFloss32]

A look at the new entrance video for the team:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=l5f_ybXk22s

[TFloss32]

24/7 network confirms that Texas has offered blue-chip 2014 OL Braden Smith of Olathe, KS. His sister is currently on the TCU track team.

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

[TFloss32]

Article on UT's recruiting success in Central Texas:

http://kdhnews.com/kdhpressbox/blitz/article_0854fd56-f15c-11e1-aa5a-001a4bcf6878.html

LB Naashon Hughes, OL Darius James and TE Durham Smythe
http://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/kdhnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/d1/dd1c77ac-f21b-11e1-aaa0-0019bb30f31a/503e82dc9b3ed.image.gif

[Ballin42]

RSJ plays tonight on ESPNU on 9/6... He is playing St. Pius X.

[TFloss32]

RSJ plays tonight on ESPNU on 9/6... He is playing St. Pius X.

Week ahead of yourself, homie. It will be a good one, though.

[ATX_Horn]

Article on UT's recruiting success in Central Texas:

http://kdhnews.com/kdhpressbox/blitz/article_0854fd56-f15c-11e1-aa5a-001a4bcf6878.html

Great quote...



“You’re playing for THE school,” Southern said. “No matter what people want to say or agree about, kids in this state — yeah, there are people that want to grow up Baylor Bears or Texas A&M Aggies — but when you think football, you’re going to think the University of Texas first.”


Hook 'em!! :toast

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Week ahead of yourself, homie. It will be a good one, though.

Yeah, I caught that. I plan on attending that game so I'll post my opinions and observations from the game afterwards. I will also be checking out Donald Catalon and a few of his games for sure, so I will also share from that game and any other game that im able to catch that will be featuring one of our recruits or players of interest.

[TFloss32]

Yeah, I caught that. I plan on attending that game so I'll post my opinions and observations from the game afterwards. I will also be checking out Donald Catalon and a few of his games for sure, so I will also share from that game and any other game that im able to catch that will be featuring one of our recruits or players of interest.

Please post if you see anyone live.

[TFloss32]

K Matt McCrane of Brownwood says he will be at the Wyoming game. He's looking for preferred walk-on status at UT should he not receive a decent offer somewhere else.

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for Wyoming:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
WR, Torii Hunter, Jr., Prosper
TE, Durham Smythe, Belton
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes **maybe, will visit Baylor on Sunday**
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) **official visit**
K, Matt McCrane, Brownwood

2014
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting that WR Devon Allen officially received his Texas offer two weeks ago.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Please post if you see anyone live.

Most definitely, I hope everyone participates in sharing info from live games that they attend.

[ThePop]

Here's the intro video with better quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HtdeqiQrI4&feature=plcp

[TFloss32]

The reasons why you love (or HATE) the teams in the Top 25:

http://deadspin.com/5938628/the-2012-haters-lovers-guide-to-the-top-25#13463604744563&{"type":"iframeUpdated","height":1975}

[DesignatedT]

Heard a rumor about Hoza Scott getting in some trouble and maybe kicked off the team. Take with a grain of salt.

Any news?

[ATX_Horn]

Heard a rumor about Hoza Scott getting in some trouble and maybe kicked off the team. Take with a grain of salt.

Any news?

Nothing that I've seen other than this tweet...

Eric Nahlin‏@EricNahlin
Not hearing good things on the Hoza Scott front. Not sure how long he's off the team.

[billfromlaketravis]

Nothing that I've seen other than this tweet...

Eric Nahlin‏@EricNahlin
Not hearing good things on the Hoza Scott front. Not sure how long he's off the team.



I hope it wasn't something violent, and no one was hurt. Manny and Oscar must really like Scott to stay interested despite his issues.

[the chronic]

officially dumbest play in history of football. guy runs wrong way to score touchdown for other team. however, the other team tries (and succeeds) in stopping him. hard to believe.


http://deadspin.com/5939452/stupidest-football-play-in-history-occurs-as-player-returns-fumble-58-yards-in-wrong-direction-only-to-have-opponents-tackle-him

[the chronic]

Everything seems to point to U-verse announcement. Really weird all the posts on U-verse facebook page of ags going bonkers of how they will drop the service if they pick up LHN. I believe this best symbolizes that effort :bang

----------

@jodyserrano: Daily budget at the Texan at our big meeting table. Get ready for some #LHN news tomorrow #UT."


Associate news editor at The Daily Texan.

[ColinB]

Another 2012 season preview. Cool homemade video:

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

Love this video.


Also, good news on the LHN front. I have uverse, I wonder what package I will need though.

[DMX7]

love this video.


Also, good news on the lhn front. I have uverse, i wonder what package i will need though.

u-200

[DMX7]

Report: LHN may be added to AT&T U-Verse lineup this Friday

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1402585

LHN has been added to AT&T U-verse as of this morning. The announcement is coming soon, but it's live and available to all subscribers with at least a U-200 package (the 2nd most basic).

[the chronic]

Longhorn Network is now Ch. 1609 on AT&T U-verse. :hat

[shyne]

I wish time Warner would get their heads out of their asses.

[DMX7]

Time-Warner has always had its head up its ass.

[shyne]

Maybe now it will be easier to find on a stream.

[bluetrumpet]

Are there any hidden fees when switching to uverse? I called time Warner wednesday to cancel and they said uverse will charge for installation, fees for renting equipment, and that the $75 listed is not even close to what I will pay. My basic time Warner is at $125 right now

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Are there any hidden fees when switching to uverse? I called time Warner wednesday to cancel and they said uverse will charge for installation, fees for renting equipment, and that the $75 listed is not even close to what I will pay. My basic time Warner is at $125 right now

I have Uverse with Internet a only pay $95 a month. If you go online and sign up your will save money.

[TFloss32]

Note on WR Devon Allen from OrangeBloods. He official visit to Texas is scheduled for the West Virginia game on October 6th:

"He likes Stanford, but I get the feeling that's because he's been there a few times and knows the coaches," we're told. "If he has a great visit in Austin, UT could jump them. He wants this over with."

And a quote from Allen himself...

"If I see what I want on these visits, I might just commit then and there," Allen said. "That's what's going to happen. If I go to a school and I really like it, there isn't much more thinking to do."