2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

An Ohio State site has a video interview with 2014 RB/FB Daniel Gresham and 2014 OL Demetrius Knox:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rUuhtTmxdA

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Gonna have to disagree with the comments here. RSJ is the best player in state and the Texas staff is paid top dollar to put in long hours to reel in talent that wins championships. Getting the 5* players will always be 100x harder b/c everybody puts it all on the line resource wise b/c guys like this win championships. To act like Texas is above this when the Bamas, USCs and LSUs grind out these recruitments does not make sense to me. Regarding Hunter Jr and Devon Allen, they are simply not the same caliber player nor do they have the upside of RSJ.

I can assure you there is more to the recruitment than we will ever know. Although I do not want to pass speculation off as fact, we do know he de-committed without the knowledge of his high school coach who was shocked at the news. Then, his AAU coach became involved in his recruitment and made a trip to Austin with RSJ. I don't want treat this as shenanigans just because he is getting help from his AAU coach b/c lots of these people could be good role models in a recruits life. However, I don't see how Texas would just drop RSJ based on speculation we didn't want to deal with prima donnas - when we wait for several top recruits to the end every year. That just doesn't make sense.

Well said. I agree. All signs point to something shady going on with RSJ's recruitment on HIS end, not ours.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting that there are transfer rumors surrounding WR John Harris. He's apparently not happy about the lack of playing time and that he's been somewhat passed up on the depth chart by two freshmen (Jones and Sanders).

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL/DL Andrew Billings' announcement date has been pushed back yet again. The family has decided to take an unofficial visit to TCU this weekend. He's also recently been offered by Oklahoma but that's not supposed have anything to do with the delay.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

How do we know that RSJ is the best player in the state? Because Ketch and Rivals says so? No single player is good enough to get worked up over losing. As good as Vince was he still had another 27 guys on that roster that made it to the NFL besides him.

I remember when we cried about losing Calhoun and Washington, neither has panned out.

Remember the can't miss Fred Rouse or Perrloser

RSJ is no can't miss prospect, he is going to be a TE by the time he reports to camp and he doesn't want to accept this fact.

Now I don't know if RSJ is being manipulated, but Texas has 2 guys committed that have season ending knee injuries. Both are lesser prospects than RSJ. So we know not recruiting him has nothing to do with his injury.

We recruited Jeffcoat to the end same with Hicks and a few guys we missed on, so we know we are willing to stick it out as kids drag out their recruitment.

So why do we stop recruiting a kid like him?

I think we know the real reason, it's the fire at the root of all that smoke.

RSJ is one of the top recruits in the state hands down. And you're right in pointing out that he may well not pan out as a great college football player but no one person is really a guarantee.... i.e. Garrett Gilbert. But you have to do what it takes to bring in the top players because they give you the best probability for production. We wouldn't be able to go out and get DII kids and win just based off of our name being Texas. Vince Young did play with alot of NFL talents but even still its hard to imagine Texas winning the National Championship without him. Football is the biggest team sport in America, you need 11 guys at a time doing the right thing to be successful. If you're missing one stud at one position that could be the clutch that trips you up against the Alabama's of the world. Like chronic said, if Alabama, LSU and other power house/national championship teams wait to the end then we can too. The coaches showed last year that they will wait on some top recruits, if its worth it. I think that they didnt stop recruiting RSJ because they didnt want to wait or felt like they didnt need a top player's services, but because of some other serious concern.

[TFloss32]

Utah fan gets stared down by BYU coach, Bronco Mendenhall:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFsTs9QhQNU

[the chronic]

How do we know that RSJ is the best player in the state? Because Ketch and Rivals says so? No single player is good enough to get worked up over losing. As good as Vince was he still had another 27 guys on that roster that made it to the NFL besides him.

I've seen RSJ play in person. My cousin is a '14 recruit and we saw RSJ at the rivals 5* challenge. Both of us though he looked better than expected, and even before I saw him in person I thought he was top player in state from his film. I think he can be a WR and don't understand all talk of TE either.

I think pointing Vince out may be a bad example considering his performance in Rose Bowls, although I agree with the point.

[Vito Corleone]

I've seen RSJ play in person. My cousin is a '14 recruit and we saw RSJ at the rivals 5* challenge. Both of us though he looked better than expected, and even before I saw him in person I thought he was top player in state from his film. I think he can be a WR and don't understand all talk of TE either.

I think pointing Vince out may be a bad example considering his performance in Rose Bowls, although I agree with the point.


The kid is very athletic, there is no doubt of this, but the fact is he is still growing and going to get heavier. He is already 230, by the time he reports I fully expect him to be over 240 and possibly 250. It's just what happens to kids with his body type. It's not a downgrade to say he is growing into a TE, he could be another Gresham or even Kellen Winslow, but the kid will not be a WR on the next level and he is kidding himself if he thinks he will be.

Even the kid from last year that went to Missouri is already so big he is playing a hybrid TE now.

This isn't about RSJ on the field, I guarantee this, this is about other people starting to get in his ear. Any time Oregon suddenly gets in the picture, a red flag always goes up in my mind. I'm not worried about losing out on a top WR prospect, I would rather play it safe and possibly go after another top prospect. Also keep in mind we have other receivers in our system with his body type what we need is receivers with speed that can stretch the defense.

[TheMex]

I can't believe that some of you guys are already making excuses about RSJ, that's ridiculous. Of course we want him!!! If he grows, play him somewhere else. The kid is a natural athlete. Lets just move on, this one stings, hopefully Devon Allen, Robbie Rhodes, or whoever we get as a WR pans out.

[TheMex]

The Big XII Conference is the best right now according to stats:

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=statsinfo&id=51408&wjb

[Vito Corleone]

I can't believe that some of you guys are already making excuses about RSJ, that's ridiculous. Of course we want him!!! If he grows, play him somewhere else. The kid is a natural athlete. Lets just move on, this one stings, hopefully Devon Allen, Robbie Rhodes, or whoever we get as a WR pans out.

Not making excuses, it is what it is. There is only two possible reasons for doing what they did.

1. He is becoming a circus and the staff wants no part of it.

2. There is fire with this smoke and this recruitment is starting to get dirty.

But you are correct, we need to just move on.

[TFloss32]

Two cool videos to recap the Ole Miss weekend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXw71EQBSpk

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/9/18/3353408/a-must-watch-ole-miss-roadtrip-texas-ole-miss-funny

[TFloss32]

Weekly meltdown thread. Mostly Tennessee fans this time:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2012/9/18/3349566/its-meltdown-time-week-three

[TFloss32]

A look at the BCS standings if they came out this week:

http://www.bcsguru.com/bcs_standings.htm

[DMX7]

I can't believe that some of you guys are already making excuses about RSJ, that's ridiculous. Of course we want him!!! If he grows, play him somewhere else. The kid is a natural athlete. Lets just move on, this one stings, hopefully Devon Allen, Robbie Rhodes, or whoever we get as a WR pans out.

Supposedly, he only wants to play WR... and might also want to play basketball. Also, someone mentioned that he is related to Eric Dickerson (Fmr. SMU running back), and that man absolutely hates Texas which means it would be even harder to get him.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per 24/7, Texas has reached out to blue-chip WR Laquon Treadwell of Crete, Illinois. He mentioned that the staff called him this afternoon and he plans on returning the call tomorrow. He was unofficially visiting Ole Miss last weekend so he's had the opportunity to see the Horns up close already. According to the report, he's not supposed to be making a decision any time soon, so Texas has an opportunity to get in the race.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Laquon-Treadwell-127250

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHixJO4m6g



Very opportune time to start hitting the deep ball and drop 66 points.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas has reached out to blue-chip WR LaQuon Treadwell of Crete, Illinois. He mentioned that the staff called him this afternoon and he plans on returning the call tomorrow. He was unofficially visiting Ole Miss last weekend so he's had the opportunity to see the Horns up close already. According to the report, he's not supposed to be making a decision any time soon, so Texas has a chance to get in the race.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Laquon-Treadwell-127250

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaHixJO4m6g

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, this is the list of S Marcell Harris' remaining official visits:

-September 22 = Oklahoma
-October 6 = Florida
-October 13 = Florida State
-October 27 = South Carolina

He may also unofficially visit Clemson somewhere in there.

[TFloss32]

TCU loses their starting RB for the year:

http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/8399902/tcu-loses-top-rusher-waymon-james-rest-season

[TFloss32]

24/7 mentioning that Stacy Searels will be in Louisiana tomorrow night to watch 2014 OL Cameron Robinson of West Monroe.

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, WR Devon Allen of Phoenix, AZ has named UCLA his current leader after his official visit last weekend. I think the gameday atmosphere for West Virginia weekend in Austin plus the football/track combo UT offers is going to make a huge difference here (assuming the staff continues to push). Tough to tell what their plans at WR are for now.

[TFloss32]

WR LaQuon Treadwell talked to UT sooner than we thought. Here's a tweet from him:

"Just talked to TEXAS!!! UT that's big !!"

[ThePop]

Tough to tell indeed, I hope they know what they're doing.

[Vito Corleone]

Tough to tell indeed, I hope they know what they're doing.

Well if they suck they will soon be unemployed so we shall see.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from WR LaQuon Treadwell (OrangeBloods):

"They (Texas) called my school today and talked to my offensive coordinator," Treadwell said. "Once I got home, they called and I talked to the wide receivers coach (Darrell Wyatt) for about 30 minutes. It was a long, nice talk about everything. We introduced ourselves and he just talked to me about Texas."

"Texas has a high-powered offense. Their running backs set up the deep passes on play-action passes. They can slow it down, speed it up. They have a great offense, they threw a bunch of deep passes and let their wide receivers make plays," Treadwell said.

"We kind of talked about visits. He said he wouldn't be calling me for nothing," Treadwell said. "I saw the offense last week, but he wants me to get down there. He said to talk to my mom, if I decide to give them a chance, he's going to recruit me hard. He said to talk to my mom, if she's okay with it, I'll call him back tomorrow and he's going to recruit me hard."

"It's Texas. What's not to like about Texas? It's been a great program for a long time, since Vince Young was there," Treadwell said. "They're high in the ranks of great programs. That's kind of big on my mind. They usually don't recruit out of state out Texas, so that's big for me."

[TFloss32]

Quote from WR Devon Allen (Rivals):

"UCLA is definitely No. 1 right now," Allen said on Wednesday evening. "I didn't really expect for it to be that great. I really enjoyed being there. UCLA is the top as of now, but that could change when I take my official to Texas. I haven't been to Texas yet."

[DMX7]

Quote from WR Devon Allen (Rivals):

"UCLA is definitely No. 1 right now," Allen said on Wednesday evening. "I didn't really expect for it to be that great. I really enjoyed being there. UCLA is the top as of now, but that could change when I take my official to Texas. I haven't been to Texas yet."

Is this guy the RSJ replacement recruit?

[TheMex]

Is this guy the RSJ replacement recruit?
The coaches are going for Devon Allen, LaQuon Treadwell, and Robbie Rhodes but my guess is that we end up with Tori Hunter Jr.

[TFloss32]

Is this guy the RSJ replacement recruit?

No. Allen was contacted around the time Rhodes committed to Baylor and the staff has been recruiting him for a while. I guess you could consider Treadwell somewhat of a "Plan B" for RSJ even though they're different players and RSJ's future at WR is unclear (still would love to have him). Treadwell is definitely a WR.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2014 S Edward Paris, 2014 S Brandon Simmons and ATH Chevoski Collins have all said they will be attending the West Virginia game on October 6th. The list of visitors will continue to grow in what may turn out to be the biggest game of the year.

2013
WR, Devon Allen, Brophy Prep (Phoenix, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Ed Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview

[TFloss32]

Marble Falls QB set state passing record last night:

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/scoreboard/?site=default&mkt=houston&Season=2012&tpl=Boxscore&ID=147633&Sport=&TeamID=5375&SearchType=Teams

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that 2014 DE Derick Roberson will be playing for San Antonio Brennan tomorrow night. He's done serving his three-game suspension.

[TFloss32]

Oh, fudge...

@SBNRecruiting
Thanks to @JC_Hoops (https://twitter.com/JC_Hoops) & @MustangsNation (https://twitter.com/MustangsNation) for letting us know Texas 4/5* DT @ashawnrobinson (https://twitter.com/ashawnrobinson) is on an official visit today to Florida State.

[TFloss32]

Update on DT A'Shawn Robison from OrangeBloods...he's definitely in Tallahassee on an official visit and the Texas coaches were aware of the trip ahead of time.

[ThePop]

Because of injuries and three players decommiting, this class sucks.

Yes I'm saying ashawn is gone.

[TheMex]

Because of injuries and three players decommiting, this class sucks.

Yes I'm saying ashawn is gone.
I have to agree. A'shawn was always the sketchy one in the class, even before we knew anything on DH and RSJ.

[the chronic]

I have to agree. A'shawn was always the sketchy one in the class, even before we knew anything on DH and RSJ.

supposedly robinson likely to visit bama as well.

[Sisk]

Honestly I'm pretty surprised to hear about A'shawn. That guy is a monster, I hope he doesn't go to bama...

[the chronic]

Honestly I'm pretty surprised to hear about A'shawn. That guy is a monster, I hope he doesn't go to bama...


guys at insidetexas think he's close to momma so think in the end he'll stay close to home. who knows though.

he is a monster, i was shocked everybody didn't put him as 5* after seeing him dominate at the opening. sadly i think he and RSJ were top two can't miss recruits in our class.

[DMX7]

I think there's a good chance he stays with Texas. RSJ was never going to happen.

[TheMex]

Darrion Johnson's brother said that Texas went by to Brenham to see DJ play.

[bluetrumpet]

Hunter jr commits to ND

[the chronic]

Submitted without comment

http://i522.photobucket.com/albums/w349/ScoPro/Armybrat3/Summer2012050_zps2912f5b3.jpg

[Sisk]

I have that TV.

I saw that live. It was so fast, I was hoping no one saw it. The weirdest part is the dude behind them pushing their heads together.

[Sisk]

I have that TV.

I saw that live. It was so fast, I was hoping no one saw it. The weirdest part is the dude behind them pushing their heads together.

[DMX7]

The weirdest part is the dude behind them pushing their heads together.

Yes, that is certainly weird, but not at all surprising. However, that "dude" looks like he's enjoying it as much as they are.

[the chronic]

I have that TV.

I saw that live. It was so fast, I was hoping no one saw it. The weirdest part is the dude behind them pushing their heads together.


just be glad it for a game only ags would be watching and not prime time game like florida.

as dylan said the times they are a changing

[TheMex]

I'm dure you guía Knight but it was "pride" weekend, glad we didn't expose ourselves to this haha

[TheMex]

it was "pride" weekend, glad we didn't expose ourselves to this haha

[TFloss32]

Darrion Johnson's brother said that Texas went by to Brenham to see DJ play.

I hope the purpose of Giles' visit was to see Johnson more than it just being a routine stop in Brenham. Kid is talented.


Hunter jr commits to ND

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

Texas apparently wasn't that close to offering, so I hope there's some good news on other fronts. Allen will be on campus in two weeks and Treadwell's family approves of Texas getting involved.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Bruce Chambers was in California this weekend to check out TE Geoff Swaim. He made a couple of other school stops before that and JUCO OL Desmond Harrison of Contra Costa CC (San Pablo, CA) is now on the radar:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Desmond-Harrison-139119

[TFloss32]

Rivals has updated their 2013 rankings for the state of Texas:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3138;_ylt=Ao5Ww3Lj1ZXj5zWSgm5uug1GPZB4

[TFloss32]

CB Cole Luke made an official visit to Notre Dame this weekend for the Michigan game. Here are some quotes from an anonymous source on his recruitment (24/7):

"All I know right now is that Notre Dame is still in the top three (with Oklahoma and Texas)," he said. "I won't know anything more until I visit Oklahoma (Oct. 26, playing Notre Dame) and Texas (Oct. 5, playing West Virginia) to get an overall feel of all the schools."
"Everything is still all Texas from the sound of it," said a source close to Luke's recruitment. "He had a good time at Notre Dame with Davonte (Neal) and enjoyed getting to see how they operate on game day, but I wouldn't say he was blown away. He did have a good visit though, so don't get me wrong there either."

"He's really looking forward to it all (the official visit to Texas)," the source said. "They're going to have so many high profile kids in, so I think the coaching staff will go all out. With both teams looking to be top 10, and with it being West Virginia's first time in Austin, Cole has mentioned he thinks it's going to be a great game. He knows that their (Texas) DBs will be put to the test by Geno Smith, so he's anxious to see how they respond and what Coach (Duane) Akina does. Like I said, he's really looking forward to it."

"I'm about 90-percent sure right now (he will pick Texas)," they said. "That number might be even higher after the visit."

[TFloss32]

Short list of prospects that took an official visit to Oklahoma this weekend:

OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL)
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

ESPN's bowl projections after Week 4:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections

[TFloss32]

West Virginia game will be on FOX. Kickoff set for 6 p.m.

[TFloss32]

Sorry if already posted. Bryan Harsin mic'd up:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=336073

[TFloss32]

Video from Mack's site. 1-on-1s; WRs vs. DBs.

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=336207

[TFloss32]

The master list on the front page has been updated to reflect the new rankings.

[TFloss32]

Arkansas coach, John L. Smith, doesn't know which team he coaches for:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqOD2iheFg

[TFloss32]

Texas comes in at #10 in the coaches' poll:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/2

[TFloss32]

Video interviews with players and coaches as they prepare for OK State:

http://vimeo.com/50105948

[TFloss32]

Quotes from WR LaQuon Treadwell (OrangeBloods):

"I talked to him (Darrell Wyatt) last night (Sunday). He wants to get me down there for a visit," Treadwell said. "We talked about the West Virginia game or another time, the first week of December. That's the weekend when they'll have a banquet and all their recruits will be in. He wants me to come down there for that if I can't get there for the West Virginia game."

"I don't think I'll be able to make it to the West Virginia game. If I do get a chance for that December one, I'll probably go," Treadwell said.

"They always have a good team. I like their offense, I like their coaches so far. That's what I've been looking into. I like coach Wyatt, his personality, the way he treats people and the way he says he coaches," Treadwell said. "The way he's been talking to me and telling me everything, he's a family-first coach."

[TFloss32]

From ESPN...

CFB's overrated, underrated teams

Florida could go unbeaten in SEC; TCU's defense will drop; more projections

This season I have been giving you my bold predictions on ESPN Insider every Thursday, but in addition to those picks this week, I wanted to provide you with my most overrated and underrated teams one quarter of the way through the season. In some cases, these teams are being overvalued or undervalued when it comes to overall ranking in the polls, and in other cases their statistical rankings on either offense or defense are being artificially inflated by misleading starts.


We'll begin with the three underrated teams, before tackling my three overrated teams.

http://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/ncaa/med/251.gif


1. Texas Longhorns (http://espn.go.com/college-football/team/_/id/251/texas-longhorns) (No. 12 in AP poll)

Reason: The QB play is better than you think.


Coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons, the Longhorns were my No. 1 dark-horse national title contender coming into this season and so far they have lived up to that billing with an undefeated start and blowout wins against each of their first three opponents.

Coming into the season everyone knew about the talent they had on the defensive side of the ball, with stars at defensive end in Alex Okafor (http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/481802/alex-okafor)and Jackson Jeffcoat (http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/501940/jackson-jeffcoat) to go along with a secondary that I ranked as the best in the country. The question mark on the team was at quarterback.

After three games, that perceived weakness has turned into a strength, as David Ash (http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/511262/david-ash) is completing 76 percent of his passes and, more important, has yet to throw an interception. This last point is particularly important, as turnovers have plagued Longhorns quarterbacks in each of the past two seasons. Throw in a solid 1-2 punch at running back with Malcolm Brown (http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/512837/malcolm-brown) andJoe Bergeron (http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/511263/joe-bergeron) and you have a Texas offense that resembles those potent units when Vince Young and Colt McCoy were lined up under center. In its last game against Ole Miss, Texas ran and passed for more than 300 yards on the road for the first time in school history.

This week the Longhorns get their first big test of the season at Oklahoma State, but I will call for them to get by in that one. When looking at the rest of their schedule, they get key games against West Virginia and TCU at home and Oklahoma at a neutral site. Realistically, the Horns will be favored in at least eight of their last nine games, and in light of Oklahoma's underwhelming performance to date, Texas is now my favorite to win the Big 12. The Horns have a solid chance at going 12-0 and spending their holidays in Miami.

[TFloss32]

Chris Simms hired by the New England Patriots:

http://articles.boston.com/2012-03-26/sports/31241246_1_chris-simms-new-england-coaching

[TFloss32]

Video from the LHN; "Earn the Right."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9OZ1pkY0Vc

[TFloss32]

OL Kent Perkins honored as an Army All-American today:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/880/1301556.jpg

[ThePop]

247 posted an update on Fera which I was able to see before they made it VIP.

Basically it said

-He is 75% healthy and day to day.
-His mother is not doing too well and will have surgery soon
-He received hate mail from Penn State fans after their kicker missed all those field goals vs Virginia where they lost by 1. I guess they don't understand why he transferred.

[TFloss32]

OK State breaking out new threads for the Texas game:

http://www.cowboysrideforfree.com/2012/9/25/3408282/Oklahoma-State-Cowboys-football-new-uniforms-texas-longhorns

[TFloss32]

Quotes on DT A'Shawn Robinson's recruitment (24/7):

“I don’t think anyone really knows what A’Shawn is going to do,” said a source close to the Arlington Heights program. “In fact, I’m not sure if A’Shawn knows what A’Shawn is going to do. He just isn’t a big talker like some kids. He doesn’t always let you know what exactly is going on. As you know, he went to the Alabama game in Arlington, then of course FSU this past weekend. I know he’s spoken with some members of the coaching staff about taking other visits. He likes USC and a couple of others too.”

“Just about all the top schools still come after him,” the source told Hookem.com. “USC might be one of the biggest. They are really interested in him. Alabama and Florida State are too, as you can see. He’s always sort of listened to what the Trojans have said though. I always thought if anyone had a chance to pull him away, it would be them.”

“A’Shawn has mentioned it before,” he explained. “But now, it’s seeming like it’s becoming more of a real possibility rather than just kicking the idea around. It wouldn’t surprise me the least bit to see USC and Alabama get those visits.”

“Well the good news for Texas is that he’ll see Texas again,” said the source. “He’ll take a visit down there, probably more than once. He still is committed to Texas and really likes the Longhorns. He hasn’t told anyone otherwise to my knowledge. Maybe going down there after seeing the others will only help their cause and make him realize why he committed to there in the first place.”

“They’re doing everything to can to make sure he’s ready academically,” the source said. “As of right now, A’Shawn isn’t even taking part in the usual athletic period. Instead he’s taking a foreign language class. German I think it is. He just needs to do a little making up in the classroom is all.”

[Kermit]

OK State breaking out new threads for the Texas game:

http://www.cowboysrideforfree.com/2012/9/25/3408282/Oklahoma-State-Cowboys-football-new-uniforms-texas-longhorns

Oh. My. Gentle. Jesus.

[leemajors]

wow those look like shit

[benefactor]

"Everybody gonna laugh at us."

[Vito Corleone]

I really hope we can hang onto Ashawn, but if we don't this is probably the best year for not taking an impact DT. Fact is we are pretty stacked in that area and if we can take a couple next year we will be fine.

Still as far as I'm concerned he is the jewel of the recruiting class.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas is scheduled to be at East Mississippi CC next week to check out JUCO DT Darious Cummings. He originally signed with Florida State out of high school and played in a few games for them as a true freshman in 2010. Just a reminder this is the same JUCO that DT Brandon Moore attended.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Darious-Cummings-86121

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting that LB Jordan Hicks will not travel to Stillwater with the team.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, ATH Chevoski Collins will be making his commitment on October 8th; the Monday following the West Virginia game. He plans on being in Austin that weekend.

[TFloss32]

Week 4 meltdown thread:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2012/9/25/3385526/its-meltdown-time-week-four

[the chronic]

Demetrius Knox going to Stillwater to watch the game.

@meechy77: OSU VS UT can't wait

[the chronic]

Demetrius Knox going to Stillwater to watch the game.

[ThePop]

How do you know he's not gonna watch it on TV?

[TFloss32]

DT A'Shawn Robinson had his Army-All American announcement today:

https://o.twimg.com/1/proxy.jpg?t=FQQVBBhNaHR0cDovL2Rpc3RpbGxlcnlpbWFnZT ExLmluc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20vMjM5ZWVlNTgwOGU3MTFlMmE4YjUy MjAwMGExY2Y1OTdfNy5qcGcUAhYAEgA&s=fpsSpJEs5WAx09ilbgtct1QKUDzRKHkQ9C1JzMz5kZE

[TheMex]

Maybe he is just playing NCAA 2013.

[the chronic]

How do you know he's not gonna watch it on TV?

According to ESPN guys

[the chronic]

@max_olson: Demetrius Knox is indeed heading up to Stillwater: RT @meechy77 OSU VS UT can't wait

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that the UT staff has invited 2014 CB Darrion Johnson of Brenham to the West Virginia game next weekend and he plans on being in attendance.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Darrion-Johnson-135052

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvGnA1nnKNU

[TheMex]

Bob Przybylo ‏@BPrzybylo OL Matt Beyer (@Beyer78) says #Sooners will not honor his scholarship at this time. Beyer forced to give up football b/c cervical stenosis

[TFloss32]

Bob Przybylo ‏@BPrzybylo OL Matt Beyer (@Beyer78) says #Sooners will not honor his scholarship at this time. Beyer forced to give up football b/c cervical stenosis

San Antonio kid. Sad story.

[TFloss32]

Bryan Harsin makes his weekly stop in the LHN studio:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=337351

[rkell87]

samples covered oliver tonight and pretty much got owned

[TheMex]

Sometimes we forget how much of a badass Oliver is. He needs more praise, he was consider the best WR in the state not too long ago, has an excellent route running and can block well. I'm excited about him.

[TheMex]

Sometimes we forget how much of a badass Oliver is. He needs more praise, he was consider the best WR in the state not too long ago, has an excellent route running and can block well. I'm excited about him.

[the chronic]

devon allen is not visiting texas and is off the board accordin to rivals

[TheMex]

devon allen is not visiting texas and is off the board accordin to rivals

Thats shocking. Just when you think that you know something, you really don't.

[billfromlaketravis]

devon allen is not visiting texas and is off the board accordin to rivals



Call Devin Lauderdale now. Right now Coach Wyatt.

Texas must get a vertical threat in the 2013 class. I like Warrick, but Texas needs more speed.

[TFloss32]

devon allen is not visiting texas and is off the board accordin to rivals

Crazy update to wake up to this morning. Almost everything I've read on him for a while has a quote about how much he's looking forward to seeing Texas. Even after naming UCLA his leader, he said that would probably change after his visit to Austin. Now, Texas is all of a sudden out of the race. Did Wyatt give him bad news?!

[TFloss32]

Article out of St. Louis on WR Dorial Green-Beckham's freshman year at Mizzou:

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/for-dgb-college-football-not-as-easy-as/article_5fa04bec-77c0-5038-a339-b59e56074614.html

[ThePop]

What the hell are we doing at receiver? I know we have Oliver and Warrick but like bill said, we need a vertical threat. Torri Hunter Jr, RSJ, and now Allen gone. That just leaves Laquon Treadwell as the lone receiver we are recruiting right now? We don't have much of a chance with him considering how late we started recruiting him.

[ThePop]

What the hell are we doing at receiver? I know we have Oliver and Warrick but like bill said, we need a vertical threat. Torri Hunter Jr, RSJ, and now Allen gone. That just leaves Laquon Treadwell as the lone receiver we are recruiting right now? We don't have much of a chance with him considering how late we started recruiting him.

I am not worried though with Sanders, Jones, and Johnson in the previous class.

[TheMex]

I still have hope for Robbie Rhodes.

[bluetrumpet]

Our d has a lot to work on for next week

[ThePop]

Our d has a lot to work on for next week

understatement

[ThePop]

You guys without the Longhorns skin (the logo below my avatar) need to get it. This thread needs more burnt orange.

[the chronic]

texas opens as -6.5 favorite versus west virginia. really???

[Sisk]

texas opens as -6.5 favorite versus west virginia. really???

What were you expecting?

[Vito Corleone]

Yes because Vegas is in the Horn's pocket

[stretch]

What were you expecting?

not to be favorites, for starters

this linebacking core sucks sooooooooooo bad

if they were at least playing at a decent level, this defense will look 1000x better.

the good thing is, the game against OU should be a lock. Landry Jones is a statue, and running QBs are what give the UT Linebackers trouble.

[TFloss32]

Quote from WR Devon Allen on why he will not be officially visiting UT (OrangeBloods):

"Just loss of interest on Texas' part," Allen said when asked the reason for cancelling the trip. "They said they are looking for a different kind of receiver."

[TFloss32]

Postgame interviews from Stillwater:

http://vimeo.com/50468494

[the chronic]

What were you expecting?

I already though WVU was going to beat us before this weekend. Seeing Geno Smith put up video game numbers, while later watching Okie St torch our D the entire game did not provide any boost of confidence for me. If you told me to guess who was a 6.5 point favorite in Vegas I would have guessed it was WVU. This game is going to be a shootout and I just gotta give the edge to Geno Smith in that case.

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Chevoski Collins (24/7):

“October the 8th (when he’s announcing his decision).” Collins said Friday. “It’s out of Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU and Baylor.”

“I know where I’m going fully, but I’m going to wait to let everyone know,” he said.

“Me and Coach Bo Davis, Coach (Duane) Akina, Coach (Darrell) Wyatt and Coach Mack Brown talk every week. We have a good relationship,” he said.

[TFloss32]

Quick highlights of the OK State game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOdNQ1BqRAY

[TFloss32]

Big XII just announced that Texas/OU will be an 11 a.m. kickoff.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OT Simo Kulmaviita of Chabot CC in Hawyard, CA is another JUCO prospect UT may pursue depending on what happens with OL/DL Andrew Billings. He's originally from Finland and is currently committed to Baylor.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Simo-Kulmaviita-137245

[TFloss32]

For those who like the longer highlight reels:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MS6uKfC8F4&feature=g-all-u

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Call Devin Lauderdale now. Right now Coach Wyatt.

Texas must get a vertical threat in the 2013 class. I like Warrick, but Texas needs more speed.

AGREED... Shouldn be that hard to persuade him from Texas Tech.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Our d has a lot to work on for next week

We should have Jordan Hicks and Brandon Moore back for West Virginia. That'll make a difference hopefully.

[TFloss32]

Alabama loses WR DeAndrew White for the year:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8448602/alabama-crimson-tide-lose-wr-deandrew-white-season-knee-injury

[ThePop]

Brandon Moore should be back because he just had a virus. With Hicks, who knows, guy is always injured.

[TFloss32]

Texas comes in at #9 in the coaches' poll. West Virginia at #7:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/2

[TFloss32]

Simulated BCS rankings after Week 5:

http://www.bcsguru.com/bcs_standings.htm

[TFloss32]

Interesting depth chart updates for West Virginia:

-Brown and Bergeron listed as co-starters even though Brown is wearing a boot today due to his ankle injury

-Phillips, M. Thompson and Turner listed as co-starters at SS

-Fera not listed on the depth chart at all

[TFloss32]

Video of Mack's Monday morning press conference:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=337768

[TFloss32]

2014 WR Armanti Foreman of Texas City has committed to OU:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Armanti-Foreman-128345

[TFloss32]

Henry Melton last night after a sack:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A4KaRrCCUAAL4kP.jpg

[TFloss32]

Manny Diaz in San Antonio this week:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/lfoundation/spec-rel/100112aaa.html

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2014 CB/S Tony Brown will be in Austin this weekend for the West Virginia game. He was in Baton Rouge last weekend for LSU/Towson.

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for West Virginia:

2013
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Bilings, Waco High
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
DT, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview

[ThePop]

WOW what a list. Even if we lose, the atmosphere should be amazing and enjoyable for the recruits.

[TFloss32]

WOW what a list. Even if we lose, the atmosphere should be amazing and enjoyable for the recruits.

Getting A'Shawn in is big. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think he's been on campus since Junior Days. Being back in Austin in a game day atmosphere should be a nice refresher for him before he takes other visits.

[TFloss32]

Forgot to add 2014 CB Darrion Johnson of Brenham.

2013
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Bilings, Waco High
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
DT, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview

[TFloss32]

We're getting to that time of year where we'll see a handful of new names pop up because Texas is evaluating several guys in hopes of closing the class in a strong way. They had some luck last night when blue-chip CB Mackensie Alexander of Immokalee, FL reached out to the staff and was able to talk to Duane Akina for about 45 minutes. He's currently ranked #39 by Rivals and #27 by 24/7. Clemson is considered the favorite right now and Florida is not supposed to be a player.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Mackensie-Alexander-130809

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDh311LlCQ

[TFloss32]

Barking Carnival on Texas' defensive performance against OK State:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/10/2/3444278/texas-longhorns-oklahoma-state-cowboys-post-mortem-defense

[TFloss32]

Adding 2014 WR Lorenzo Joe, 2014 OL Ty Barrett and 2015 QB Nathan Elliott to the attendees list for the West Virginia game.

Changed DT A'Shawn Robinson to a "maybe."

2013
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Bilings, Waco High
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
DT, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
OL, Ty Barrett, Dallas Skyline
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview

2015
QB, Nathan Elliott, Celina

[ThePop]

Malcolm Brown out for the WV game

[TFloss32]

2014 DE Myles Garrett of Arlington Martin will be in Austin on Saturday.

2014 LB Cameron Hampton of Dallas Carter can't make it but will be attending Texas/OU.

[shyne]

It's time for gray to bust out this weekend.

[ColinB]

Excited about Gray, but it's a damn shame Brown gets injured so often.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

We're getting to that time of year where we'll see a handful of new names pop up because Texas is evaluating several guys in hopes of closing the class in a strong way. They had some luck last night when blue-chip CB Mackensie Alexander of Immokalee, FL reached out to the staff and was able to talk to Duane Akina for about 45 minutes. He's currently ranked #39 by Rivals and #27 by 24/7. Clemson is considered the favorite right now and Florida is not supposed to be a player.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Mackensie-Alexander-130809

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDh311LlCQ

:wow He is Legit!! I wonder what sparked his initiation to contact Texas?

[UTHorns34]

I know this is a recruiting forum but I was thinking about some things in regards to this weekends game. I know alot has been said about DKR never being loud enough so I was doing some research and found this forum on shaggybevo.com

Just wanted some input from some of you who may have some more knowledge about this. I personally have never been to a college football game. I prefer to watch from my living room and have the best seat in the house but if I were to go, I would be acting a damn fool and probably not have a voice left after the game.

http://www.shaggybevo.com/board/showthread.php/118628-If-DKR-is-not-loud-as-hell-next-week...

[the chronic]

I know this is a recruiting forum but I was thinking about some things in regards to this weekends game. I know alot has been said about DKR never being loud enough so I was doing some research and found this forum on shaggybevo.com

Just wanted some input from some of you who may have some more knowledge about this. I personally have never been to a college football game. I prefer to watch from my living room and have the best seat in the house but if I were to go, I would be acting a damn fool and probably not have a voice left after the game.

http://www.shaggybevo.com/board/showthread.php/118628-If-DKR-is-not-loud-as-hell-next-week...


Yeah, the home crowd hasn't been loud at all the last few years. Being a guy that was at a bunch of home games the last few years, losing at home to UCLA, Baylor and Iowa State does not help in generating crowd noise. If we are competitive against West Virginia rest assured it will be a loud and a blast. The fans have serious pent up demand for two good teams and a competitive game.

[TFloss32]

Add another big name to the attendees list. 2014 WR KD Cannon is making the trip to Austin, per 24/7.

2013
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Bilings, Waco High
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
DT, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Cole Luke, Hamilton (Chandler, AZ) **OFFICIAL VISIT**
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
OL, Ty Barrett, Dallas Skyline
DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview

2015
QB, Nathan Elliott, Celina

[TFloss32]

:wow He is Legit!! I wonder what sparked his initiation to contact Texas?

He's been accused of being quite dramatic with his recruitment and changes his mind a lot, so there's a chance he's just fishing for another big offer. We'll see if anything comes of it but he's supposed to talk with Akina again.

[sahoopster]

Changed DT A'Shawn Robinson to a "maybe."



Hey Floss, what is the reason for A'Shawn wavering on a visit this weekend? This is a little disconcerting after the visits his been making.

[TFloss32]

Hey Floss, what is the reason for A'Shawn wavering on a visit this weekend? This is a little disconcerting after the visits his been making.

I changed him to a "maybe" because the pay sites have said as much. I don't think he's necessarily wavering but it's just that nobody knows what he's going to do. He's always extremely tough to get a hold of and rarely does interviews so any information on him is usually from secondary sources. Not that it's a bad thing but the kid just marches to the beat of his own drum. The public doesn't know that he's making a trip until he shows up.

[sahoopster]

Thanks for the insight Floss! It is certainly not a bad thing for a kid to march to the beat of their own drum, except perhaps for overzealous fans like us who follow recruits while they're in high school.

As someone who is not a member of all of the paysites I appreciate the quality info you bring on this board.

[TFloss32]

As someone who is not a member of all of the paysites I appreciate the quality info you bring on this board.

My pleasure. Hopefully recruiting news will continue to pick up.

Post more.

[TFloss32]

Coach and player interviews as the team prepares for West Virginia:

http://vimeo.com/50572788

[TFloss32]

Video of the team celebrating after a victory:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5zJaVRE4qs

[TFloss32]

Scout has released their Top 300 for the 2014 class:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=88&yr=2014

2.) OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (Monroe, LA)
3.) CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
5.) DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
6.) RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
11.) OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS)
12.) S, Laurence Jones, Neville (Monroe, LA)
14.) DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
16.) RB, Nathan Starks, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
21.) S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
29.) CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
32.) S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
37.) WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
42.) LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinesville, GA)
43.) ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster
49.) OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
60.) QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer TEXAS
61.) TE, Mark Andrews, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, AZ)
66.) S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
71.) RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower TEXAS
75.) WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper TEXAS
81.) TE, Jacory Washington, Westlake (Westlake, LA)
82.) WR, Keenen Brown, Alief Taylor
92.) DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan TEXAS
98.) LB, Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore
109.) S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
114.) RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
120.) CB, Cedric Collins, Dallas Skyline Texas A&M
126.) LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
131.) WR, Tony Upchurch, Pearland Dawson
141.) CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
148.) S, Davion Hall, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
149.) WR, Speedy Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
152.) OL, Ty Barrett, Dallas Skyline
159.) RB, Varshaun Nixon, Austin Lake Travis
165.) CB, Chris Hardeman, Alief Taylor LSU
169.) WR, Armanti Foreman, Texas City Oklahoma
180.) DE, Myles Garrett, Arlington Martin
191.) FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints TEXAS
214.) WR, Cameron Sims, Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA)

[TFloss32]

A couple of new names to learn, per OrangeBloods. There was a rumor going around today that Texas had offered JUCO WR Quantavius Leslie of Hinds CC in Raymond, MS. He said Bo Davis called last week and extended an offer. While he's metioned being a solid LSU verbal, he did say he would consider making a visit to Austin to have a look around. He originally committed to West Virginia out of high school. A second JUCO WR Quadarias Mireles of the same community college, who is currently committed to Ole Miss, is also claiming an offer from Texas.

http://76.13.116.113/basketballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quantavious-Leslie-136854

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IjR1XxvJRs


http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quadarias-Mireles-140307;_ylt=A2KLP3Ov_WxQIQwA7QVIPZB4

(http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Quadarias-Mireles-140307;_ylt=A2KLP3Ov_WxQIQwA7QVIPZB4)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Y-bG_Np9E

[ThePop]

Quantavius
Quadarias

what

We're really desperate at WR I guess if we are going after two Jucos and Treadwell.
Laquon Treadwell did say on twitter that he's getting a visit from "Hookem" on Friday, I'm guessing he means a Texas coach and not our mascot.

[TFloss32]

Laquon Treadwell did say on twitter that he's getting a visit from "Hookem" on Friday, I'm guessing he means a Texas coach and not our mascot.

Yep, OrangeBloods confirmed that a staff member (likely Wyatt) is going to Illinois on Friday to watch him play.

[TFloss32]

TCU QB Casey Pachall arrested for DWI last night. He's been suspended indefinitely:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2012/10/04/tcu-casey-pachall-arrested-dwi/1612973/

[TFloss32]

TE Christian Morgan has de-comitted from Florida State:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Christian-Morgan-113268

[ThePop]

Dorial Green-Beckham arrested for marijuana posession

[TFloss32]

Dorial Green-Beckham arrested for marijuana posession

#mackbrowncurse

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/20453727/missouri-wr-dorial-greenbeckham-among-three-players-suspended-after-marijuana-arrest

[TFloss32]

Pics of QB Tyrone Swoopes at his Army All-American ceremony:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1305220.jpg

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1305221.jpg

[TFloss32]

Nice video feature on OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

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

[TheMex]

#mackbrowncurse plz dont

[TFloss32]

plz dont

I'm totally kidding.

[TFloss32]

Boise State equipment truck hits a cow. No big deal.

http://static03.mediaite.com/sportsgrid/uploads/2012/10/Cow.jpg

[ThePop]

So...are we going to get Chevoski Collins when he announced monday? Out of all Texas targets, he's the least heard about recruit, there is nothing on his recruitment out there. I don't even know who his top choices are.

[TFloss32]

So...are we going to get Chevoski Collins when he announced monday? Out of all Texas targets, he's the least heard about recruit, there is nothing on his recruitment out there. I don't even know who his top choices are.

Looking like it. He took an official to Norman when OU played K-State. They would be the pick if it's not Texas. Baylor and OK State on the outside.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, S Marcell Harris' visit to Florida this weekend will be considered an unofficial. Basically means Florida will get the last official visit unless he decides in favor of Texas before that time.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that OL/DL Andrew Billings is planning on attending the West Virginia game.

[TFloss32]

Team gets a visit from VY before West Virginia:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=339064

[TheMex]

Team gets a visit from VY before West Virginia: http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=339064 Is it just my imagination or is VY starting to look like Ricky Williams?

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Chevoski Collins...his announcement will take place at 10 a.m. Monday morning at Livingston HS.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that things continue to move forward with JUCO OL Desmond Harrison of Contra Costa CC in San Pablo, CA. He's taking an official visit to NC State this weekend but it sounds like he's in the process of discussing a visit to Austin with the UT staff. He does have Texas ties as he was living in the Fort Bend Marshall area up until his freshman year in high school.

I think Searels wants to close the 2013 class with an interior prospect and a true tackle.

[ThePop]

Brandon Moore will be playing tomorrow. Still no word on Jordan Hicks, but don't get your hopes up.

[leemajors]

Brandon Moore will be playing tomorrow. Still no word on Jordan Hicks, but don't get your hopes up.

per BON hicks is out fera questionable

[rkell87]

fan trying to tell KD Cannon not to got to UT

It's still #PokeNation (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23PokeNation&src=hash) tho lil homie... that UT offense don't fit you. RT@IAmTheOne_9 (https://twitter.com/IAmTheOne_9) "Going To UT Game Tomorrow Imma Be In Austin All Day"

[rkell87]

#TCU (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23TCU&src=hash) CB commit RT @RTexada (https://twitter.com/RTexada): torii hunter was exposed. locked up the # 8 wr in the country. 4 catches 22 yards no tds.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that things continue to move forward with JUCO OL Desmond Harrison of Contra Costa CC in San Pablo, CA. He's taking an official visit to NC State this weekend but it sounds like he's in the process of discussing a visit to Austin with the UT staff. He does have Texas ties as he was living in the Fort Bend Marshall area up until his freshman year in high school.

I think Searels wants to close the 2013 class with an interior prospect and a true tackle.

24/7 reported last night that JUCO OL Desmond Harrison has been offered by UT. The staff wanted him to take a visit to Austin this weekend but he already had plans to officially visit NC State. He is now scheduled to visit campus on December 7th. I believe that will be the team's banquet weekend. Texas is also looking at Harrison's teammate, OL Damien Parris. On the surface it looks like OL Caleb Benenoch's window is closing quickly and even more so if OL/DL Andrew Billings commits soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZlDDm9p_VI

[TFloss32]

OL/DL Jake Raulerson had his Army All-American ceremony yesterday:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1305752.jpg

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1305753.jpg

[TheMex]

I'm looking at Fera kick field goals right now.

[TheMex]

Raulerson is working it

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/JJNip/92CA0312-4F49-42F0-857E-896234DB9DA3-640-00000042DF3C4001.jpg


And he has fans

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/JJNip/F883D71B-7C50-4FAB-8B14-AB92BC98287A-640-00000042E57E4D7B.jpg

[ThePop]

I have some pics I'll post later. Huge recruiting win IMO. Of course they won't be as good as whatever the mex has

[ColinB]

Really curious to hear some of the recruits' comments after attending the game.

[TFloss32]

Really curious to hear some of the recruits' comments after attending the game.

Cole Luke ‏@coleluke11
@DarriusMcCants They played jump around and I've never seen a whole team go to the middle of the field and go crazy. It's nuts bro.

Jake Raulerson ‏@JakeRaulerson55
Even if it was a loss.. yelling "Texas Fight" with 102k of my closest friends was the coolest thing ever #hookem #hellofagame

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO
This game is too live !!!!!!!!!!!!! #Hookem

KD Cannon
@IAmTheOne_9: UT game was CRANK!!!! They had 101,851 CRAZY Fans Last Night

[TFloss32]

DT A'Shawn Robinson did end up making the game last night.

[DMX7]

DT A'Shawn Robinson did end up making the game last night.

Did he have anything to say? Losing him would be rough.

[ThePop]

Really curious to hear some of the recruits' comments after attending the game.

I was at the game, every recruit had to have loved being there. It was INSANE.

In response to someone asking if it was the best environment he's been in. Remember Benenoch was the one who loved the a&m florida game enough to say that he wasn't sure if UT was still his top team.
Caleb Benenoch ‏@CalebBenenoch79 (https://twitter.com/CalebBenenoch79)
@jmontalbano33 (https://twitter.com/jmontalbano33) it was stupid intense bro lol #1 hands down
https://instagr.am/p/Qd1SKkk9Tj/media/?size=l

[ThePop]

I'm sure there are better pics out there, but I might as well share a few I took.

Notice Darius James and Celeb Benenoch. Malcolm Brown is towards the left on crutches.
http://i49.tinypic.com/14tslc4.jpg

Here is Raulerson standing next to who I think is Andrew Billings. Derick Roberson is close to the goal post
http://i47.tinypic.com/1z1eg3q.jpg

Benenoch
http://i47.tinypic.com/2v2jq6h.jpg

[ColinB]

Love it, thanks guys.

[ThePop]

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas football recruits in attendance for the Longhorns’ 48-45 loss to West Virginia got some extra entertainment out of their night, courtesy of the Mountaineers.

Late in the game Saturday night, a feud began between West Virginia players, including quarterback Geno Smith, and a group of Texas commits and recruits.
“Geno and a few other guys, they were turning around and punking us. I’ve never seen that before,” said Texas wide receiver recruit Jacorey Warrick(Houston/Cypress Falls).

Warrick said he believed the war of words began after Smith fumbled in the fourth quarter, his second of the night.

During games, visiting Texas recruits and their family and friends are seated on the east side of DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, behind the visiting team’s bench. When Smith returned to the sidelines, the Heisman Trophy frontrunner heard some jeers from the fans seated directly above him.

“There was this one dad who was yelling, “Geno! Geno!” after the turnover,” Warrick said. “He was like, ‘Way to handle the ball, Geno!’ That’s when it kind of started. Geno turned around and said, ‘Have you ever played football before?’ It was crazy.”

Some trash-talking between the recruits and West Virginia players ensued.

“The West Virginia players were talking trash and we were talking trash back,” said Katy (Texas) Seven Lakes offensive line recruit Caleb Benenoch. “They were yelling, throwing the horns down, talking a lot of smack.”

No Texas recruit was more vocal during the feud than A'Shawn Robinson. The Fort Worth (Texas) Arlington Heights defensive tackle commit was sitting in the front row on Saturday night and had plenty to say to Smith.

“West Virginia was talking noise to us, and A’Shawn was defending Texas,” said Texas commit Jake Raulerson (Celina, Texas/Celina).

Before attending Saturday’s game, Robinson had raised some doubts about his pledge to Texas after taking an official visit to Florida State last month.

When sitting among his fellow commits, though, he made his allegiances clear.

“That’s a good sign,” Raulerson said. “He said ‘Geno, I’ll see you next year.’ He was having a great time. I asked him if he was going to come to Texas. He said, ‘Yeah, don’t worry about it.’”

Unfortunately for Robinson, Smith is a senior. He and the Mountaineers got the last laugh and earned the victory, but they didn’t earn many admirers among the section of Texas recruits.

“Not a fan of west Virginia's players, no class at all, almost embarrassing,” Texas receiver commit Jake Oliver (Dallas/Jesuit) wrote on his Twitter account after the game.

Added Warrick: “I didn’t like it. Of all the games I’ve been to at any school, we usually sit behind the visiting team. If something is said to them, they usually don’t respond or anything. That kind of caught me off-guard.”

Though several recruits said they thought the back-and-forth jawing was harmless and funny, the future Longhorns now have some extra motivation when Texas travels to West Virginia in 2013.

[benefactor]

If I was WVU's coach and I found out about this I'd be pissed. Smack talking recruits is beyond stupid.

[Bloeddyr10]

ATH Chevoski Collins has committed to Texas this morning.

“I’ve been knowing their coaching staff for a really long time,” Collins said. “I have a really good relationship with Bo Davis, [Duane] Akina, Darrell Wyatt, Mack Brown. There’s just really good things they’ve got going on at Texas.”

"It's been good, just to know that I have the opportunity to play at the next level," Collins said. "Just getting recruited was a real good, fun process and everything. I had a coach helping me the whole way, [Livingston secondary] coach [Stevie] Moore, he was helping me the whole time. Whenever I needed something, I knew I could call him no matter the time of day, he's going to be there for me."

[Bloeddyr10]

Quote from '14 OT Cameron Robinson:

“It’s LSU, Alabama and Texas,” he said. “I’m kind of leaning more towards LSU and Alabama, but I still like Texas. I’m just leaning a little that way right now.”

[TFloss32]

ATH Chevoski Collins has committed to Texas this morning.

Haven't been able to access the site this morning but that's great news after a tough loss.

[TFloss32]

Texas comes in at #15 in the coaches' poll:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings

[TFloss32]

BCS standings if they came out today:

http://www.bcsguru.com/bcs_standings.htm

[TFloss32]

Much needed change on the depth chart; Mykkele Thompson has replaced Adrian Phillips at strong safety.

[TFloss32]

More quotes and film from ATH Chevoski Collins:

"It's been a long journey going through everything. All the schools I've been to I've seen a lot of things. I just felt like narrowing it down to my best fit and I'm ready to spend the next four years of my life at Texas," Collins said.

"When I went to UT I felt like family. It's close to home and my family can see me play," Collins said.

"I knew, but I prayed about it and I woke up one morning and knew I wanted to be a Horn."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YSXf1nMEs8

[rjv]

"I knew, but I prayed about it and I woke up one morning and knew I wanted to be a Horn."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YSXf1nMEs8

maybe he woke up next to a ut co-ed.

[TFloss32]

Interesting stat from Saturday for those that missed it. First time in 57 games that UT won the turnover battle and lost. Not capitalizing on that last West Virginia turnover (drive ended with the bad snap) was obviously huge.

[ColinB]

What is Collins projected as? A corner? RB?

[TFloss32]

What is Collins projected as? A corner? RB?

Safety. Luke is the lone corner prospect left on the board for the time being.

[TFloss32]

The Longhorn Network just posted on Facebook that they will have the Iowa State game on November 10th.

[leemajors]

The Longhorn Network just posted on Facebook that they will have the Iowa State game on November 10th.

that sucks.

[TFloss32]

Pictures of ATH Chevoski Collins at his commitment ceremony this morning:

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[Blake]

that sucks.

what sucks is when conference slappies like Iowa St and Kansas agree to it.

[TFloss32]

More injuries for the 2013 class. WR Jacorey Warrick is out for the year after tearing his meniscus in last week's game.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 S Edward Paris after his trip to Austin for the West Virginia game (24/7):

“My thought was it was an exciting game and great atmosphere,” Paris said Sunday afternoon. “It was exciting for both halves, the atmosphere was intense, it was a nice night for football with a cool breeze, and it was exciting.”

“I look at the positions, more than the game itself. How are they playing their scheme," he said. "I watched both secondaries, since both have offered me. I watched the corners and nickels, because I think I can cover and play the nickel.”

“They (coaches) just tried to get me on board with the program. I told them I like their scheme," he said. "I like man, in your face coverage and I like how Texas plays.”

“If I get tickets, I will go to the Texas-Oklahoma game. I’ll sit on the Oklahoma side as a guest of the Sooners because they are the home team," he said. "I went to the Texas-Oklahoma State game two weeks ago, too. I’m going to the Alabama-LSU game November 3rd after that.”

“LSU, Texas A&M, Texas, Oklahoma State and Alabama are recruiting me really hard. Alabama sends a lot of mail, like a lot of mail," he said. "I think Oregon will also offer me soon. It seems like some schools are also afraid to offer me. It’s going to be hard to look at narrowing things.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the coach of JUCO OL Desmond Harrison who Texas offered last Friday (24/7):

“He’s very excited,” said Carter. “Desmond told me it’s a dream come true for him actually. He’s originally from Texas, has family in Texas and has always kept tabs on Texas, so it’s a really big deal for him. He’s been ecstatic about it actually.”

“We actually have quite a few connections to the Texas staff,” explained Carter. “My defensive coordinator and Coach (Bo) Davis were frat brothers. My offensive line coach played for Coach (Bryan) Harsin at Boise State. So those two guys let them know about Desmond originally. Coach (Bruce) Chambers then stopped by when he was out this way and saw him. He really liked what he saw so he told Coach Davis and Davis stayed in contact. Then Coach (Stacey) Searels got to see him and liked what he saw. Soon after, they offered him over the phone.”

“We genuinely both feel comfortable with them (Texas),” said Carter. “I told Desmond he needs to find a place that fits him both on and off the field. He needed to find a place that he has a great relationship with the coaching staff and that’s what he feels with Texas. We both believe that Coach Davis would watch over him and that the whole Texas staff would guide him to do what’s best for him. We really just all feel good about Texas. Plus, you have Coach Mack Brown, who’s a coaching legend. We love Coach Brown, too. That whole staff is just great.”

“His mom lives in North Carolina,” he explained. “North Carolina State has offered him. If he went there, he would be very close to her, which is a big deal obviously. That’s one reason he took an official there, is to see the program and see her. Otherwise, he would have been in Texas for West Virginia. Besides them, he’s always said to me that USC is another program he’d like to hear from. They haven’t offered yet, but are showing serious interest. I think he really loves Texas though and genuinely likes USC. Like I said, Texas was a dream come true for him.”

“Right now he holds nearly 30 offers,” said Carter. “Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Arkansas, California, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, Boise State, North Carolina State, Rutgers, Kansas, Iowa State and plenty more have all offered.”

“He has quite a few visits planned,” Carter told Hookem.com. “Besides North Carolina State, he’ll visit Iowa State on November 23rd, Arizona State on November 30th and Texas on December 7th. There’s a chance he could visit Oklahoma, USC, Arkansas, Texas Tech or Oklahoma State as well sometime, but that hasn’t been set up yet.”

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch's thoughts on his unofficial visit to Texas (24/7):

“The game was out of control,” exclaimed Benenoch. “It was awesome. It was absolutely amazing. I don’t know if DKR is always like that, but it’s the best I’ve ever seen.”

“I’d say that they (Texas) are my leader,” Benenoch told Hookem.com. “It’s tough to separate the schools, but that game atmosphere was awesome. My top four now is Texas, Baylor, OU and then UCLA in that order. Baylor and OU are kind of tied though.”

“I think the offense did very well for the most part,” Benenoch said. “David Ash played extremely well too. One thing I thought was that they could have run blocked better down the stretch, especially in the red zone. That cost them some points. But overall they did well.”

“I might go back to some schools,” he said when asked about another Texas visit. “I don’t know yet though. Nothing is set.”

“I’m just waiting to visit UCLA,” Benenoch explained. “I’ll make my decision after that. I don’t want to wait until signing day.”

[TFloss32]

Update on OL/DL Andrew Billings after his unofficial visit for the West Virginia game (24/7):

“The visit went great,” Billings said. “It was very loud. Some of the fans told me it was the loudest they have heard it in years. I thought the game was a very good one too. It was a hard game for both teams and both teams played hard.”

“The atmosphere was ‘Go Texas’ 100-percent all the time,” Billings told Hookem.com. “The fans pretty much screamed the whole time. The crowd was standing the whole game too. I think the only other game I’ve seen come close to that was Baylor versus Oklahoma last season and that was a good game.”

“My decision will come soon,” he said. “Very soon actually. I’m really close to making it. I’ll decide between Texas, Baylor and TCU. It will probably be by the end of the month at the latest. It could be possibly even sooner than that.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, some Texas staff members traveled to Louisiana last Friday to check out 2014 RB Leonard Fournette and 2014 WR Speedy Noil.

[TFloss32]

An unexpected visitor at Saturday night's game was K Matt McCrane of Brownwood. Quotes from him (24/7):

“I was at the game on Saturday,” McCrane explained, “and I had the chance to talk to Coach (Major) Applewhite. I told him about some other opportunities I had and he told me to continue to stay in touch. He’s going to help with me with my application.”

“First I have to retake and score higher on my SAT,” he said. “After that I have to apply for the fall semester. The plan is for me to then walk-on, as of now, and earn the scholarship within the next four years.”

“Nothing compares to putting your Horns up in the air and singing the Eyes of Texas,” McCrane told Hookem.com. “It is home. The atmosphere of game day in Austin is the best in college football.”

[TFloss32]

It looks like the only recruit scheduled to be in Austin this weekend that did not make it in was 2014 DE Myles Garrett of Arlington Martin.

[TFloss32]

Georgia QB Aaron Murray's house egged and TPed on Saturday after a blowout loss to South Carolina:

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-georgia-sports/2012/10/07/home-of-uga-qb-murray-linebacker-egged-and-rolled/

[TFloss32]

2014 S Jamal Adams comments on Saturday night in Austin (24/7):

“The whole thing was great, especially for it to be my first game in Austin to watch Texas,” Adams told Hookem.com. “It was an action packed, couldn’t stop each other, offensive shootout type of game. It was real fun to watch and it was a great game. They might have lost, but it was still fun.”

“The stadium was loud last night,” he said. “Very, very loud actually. That atmosphere was amazing. I also spoke to some people who have been to other games and they told me that is the loudest it’s ever been, so I definitely went on a good night. It was just really loud and the crowd was into it all night.”

“I’ve been to two other college games,” explained Adams. “I’ve seen Alabama and Michigan play in Arlington and I saw Kansas State and Oklahoma. The Texas game last night was, without a doubt, the most fun I’ve ever had at a game. It was the best game and best atmosphere I’ve seen. I really had a good time.”

“I thought they played really good during certain parts of the game,” said Adams. “I’m certain they’ll continue to improve though. They had some big time sacks and got a lot of pressure on Geno Smith. There were times when they needed a big stop, but just couldn’t get it.”

“I thought the offense played great,” he said. “They put up a ton of points and were running and passing very easily. They too had a couple of mistakes, a couple of big ones actually, like the bad snap to Ash and the missed field goal, but they definitely held their own. If it wouldn’t have been for those two things, they would have won. Just some mental errors got them down and you can’t do that against a great team like West Virginia.”

[rkell87]

Instead of making the #LSU (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23LSU&src=hash) visit, #ESPN150 (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23ESPN150&src=hash) DT Justin Manning (@JustinGranger (https://twitter.com/JustinGranger)) taking in #HookEm (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23HookEm&src=hash)-#Sooners (https://twitter.com/search/?q=%23Sooners&src=hash)

[KTA]

An unexpected visitor at Saturday night's game was K Matt McCrane of Brownwood. Quotes from him (24/7):

“I was at the game on Saturday,” McCrane explained, “and I had the chance to talk to Coach (Major) Applewhite. I told him about some other opportunities I had and he told me to continue to stay in touch. He’s going to help with me with my application.”

“First I have to retake and score higher on my SAT,” he said. “After that I have to apply for the fall semester. The plan is for me to then walk-on, as of now, and earn the scholarship within the next four years.”

“Nothing compares to putting your Horns up in the air and singing the Eyes of Texas,” McCrane told Hookem.com. “It is home. The atmosphere of game day in Austin is the best in college football.”

I have spoken to his dad before and they were all about Texas. Contact between them has been going on for some time now (couple years). I believe he is friends with little Vaccaro as well. The kid has a STRONG leg.

[TFloss32]

Player and coach interviews on preparing for OU:

http://vimeo.com/51027368

[TFloss32]

An Ohio State site is reporting that QB JT Barrett has torn his ACL and is done for the year.

[TFloss32]

Video interview with ATH Chevoski Collins after his commitment to UT (OrangeBloods):

http://vimeo.com/51039118

[TFloss32]

Mack's Monday morning press conference for those who like to watch it:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=339657

[KTA]

An Ohio State site is reporting that QB JT Barrett has torn his ACL and is done for the year.

He has no pain walking and is seeking another opinion. With that said I still think that it is tore.

[TFloss32]

He has no pain walking and is seeking another opinion. With that said I still think that it is tore.

Found it odd that he's seeking another opinion considering it's fairly easy to diagnose. I guess they're looking at the severity of the tear.

[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently, according to Rivals, OG Tyrone Crowder out of Richmond County High School NC., has an offer from Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Tyrone-Crowder-131909
He sure do look like a guy I would rather have than play against.

http://clemson.greenvilleonline.com/media/clemson/content/photos/2011/10/07/C_FSU_0414_large.jpg

[TFloss32]

Apparently, according to Rivals, OG Tyrone Crowder out of Richmond County High School NC., has an offer from Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Tyrone-Crowder-131909
He sure do look like a guy I would rather have than play against.

http://clemson.greenvilleonline.com/media/clemson/content/photos/2011/10/07/C_FSU_0414_large.jpg

Apparently Texas inquired a while back and he shot them down because they were "too far" from home. He's come around a little bit and says he wants to take an official visit but hard to believe anything will materialize (especially if Billings commits by the end of the month).

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 CB Darrion Johnson of Brenham after the West Virginia game (OrangeBloods):

"I liked the game, how the crowd was," Johnson said. "I liked looking at (Quandre) Diggs, how he works in his back pedal. The crowd was were very loud. I didn't know they could get that loud."

"I talked to Coach Giles after the game. He was kind of upset because they loss, but said it was good to see me and he wished they could have won for me since I was there to watch," Johnson said. "He said to keep working hard and to come up for more games."

"I would prefer defense. I like to cover people and tackle," he said. "I can be a running back or I can play wide receiver too though."

"I really like Oklahoma. I like how their defense plays. I like the Texas' defense too though. They send their DBs to the league," Johnson said.

[TFloss32]

TCU QB Casey Pachall has decided to leave school...for now:

http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/mac-engel/2012/10/breaking-casey-pachall-dis-enrolls-from-tcu-but-can-return.html

[TFloss32]

Henry Melton makes his feelings about Texas' D known:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/texas-longhorns/20121008-ex-texas-dt-henry-melton-embarrassed-by-horns-defense-these-guys-can-t-stop-a-nosebleed.ece

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas is no longer recruiting JUCO DE Randy Gregory of Arizona Western. No reason was given. Gregory's season came to an end a few weeks ago after he discovered he had a broken fibula.

[UTHorns34]

I wanted to talk for a minute about the Longhorn defense. Henry Melton had a very good point and quite frankly, I get tired of watching this defense play game in and game out as well. Okafor and Jeffcoat are playing lights out as expected but then again, this defense was supposed to be our strong point this season. The only startes that we lost on defense from last year were Robinson and Acho for the most part. How in the world can our defense regress that bad with only the loss of two linebackers? Diggs and Byndom were lights out last year and even Vaccaro was a beast that tried to knock out every receiver that came his way. Now, they are all getting beat and Vaccaro looks SOFT AS HELL this season. His draft stock has got to be taking a huge hit. So my question is this...Is our defense really overrated or is Manny Diaz the problem? I know he is young and did great last year, but there is no way imaginable that a defense so strong can be so bad this fast. Just wanted some thoughts. I know I'm venting but DAMN I love some Texas D year in and year out. This year is hurts me to watch them on TV. They have their flashes of dominance but they are far from consistent as they should be.

[stretch]

I think Diaz is a lot of the problem.

Fundamentals seem to have completely gone out the window. And there are a lot of times where huge runs are a result of a massive gap due to a blitz being called and linebackers shooting through gaps that have no running back in them.

They need to cut back on all the blitzing crap, and start just playing more base defense, allow the defenders to read and react. Simplify the offense a bit for a young LB crew.

To cut him a little slack, they have played some pretty solid running teams through. Then a WVU team that has an incredibly prolific pass offense, which the Horns looked quite intent on containing (held them under 300 yards passing), and didn't pay much attention to the run.

[UTHorns34]

I agree. I think alot of times, Diaz tries to get too cute with all the blitzing and this creates problems for the young linebackers. I still don't understand how our secondary keeps getting bashed week in and week out.

[ThePop]

Diaz is the problem, but not because of his schemes IMO. I'm basically going to repeat what I heard Jeff Howe and Rod Babers say on the Longhorn Roundup podcast, because I agree with it. It seems that the players are not prepared for the offenses we are facing. Our defense knows knows our gameplan against the offense, but they don't know what the offense is going to be doing. Sometimes you see them panicking before the ball is snapped as if they haven't seen that play before. Guys like Vaccaro are constantly instructing players on where to be and what they're supposed to be doing. I expect a guy like Steve Edmond to mess up here and there but it's 5 games into the season now and they should have learned a lot by now.

Maybe Diaz isn't preparing them? Maybe they're not watching enough film on the opponent? Rod Babers mentioned how West Virginia NEVER runs the ball in the redzone, something a team should figure out just by watching a little film, yet we had players trying to prevent the run every time in the red zone.

The podcast mentioned a play where there was an uncovered receiver, and Adrian Phillips and Kenny Vaccaro were yelling at Edmond (who looked like he was going to blitz) to drop back and cover the guy. Both Phillips and Vaccaro called a timeout right as the ball was about to be snapped rather than leave the receiver open. Turns out, Edmond was never going to blitz on that play and was going to cover the guy. This is an example of miscommunication and trust issues with this defense, there is a lack of chemistry there.

Just hope Jordan Hicks returns soon, because when we had Hicks the only major problem with this defense was tackling. Without him, all sorts of problems have come up.

P.S.
Carrington Byndom has been abysmal this year. You can't explain that.

[stretch]

Byndom has been a pile of crap this season.

Definitely seems to be communication issues on D.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2014 CB/S Tony Brown after his visit to Austin last weekend (OrangeBloods). His sister, Bealoved, is taking her official visit (for track) to LSU this weekend and Tony will be accompanying her.

"It was a really good game, a record crowd. It was really hyped up," Brown said. "It was a good atmosphere, good game overall so I liked it a lot."

"It was loud. I don't know how they could hear any audibles on the field," Brown said. "I got to talk to the coaches after the game. We were just touching base. They were asking me about my dad, telling me I'd fit in perfectly with their press coverage. My mom talked to coach (Mack) Brown's wife for a little bit."

"It boosts them a little bit," Brown said. "But I'm really trying to stay neutral with my dad out of the recruiting process (Brown's father has been hospitalized since last month)."

"I'd rather play in atmospheres like (Texas-West Virginia) than a quiet, modest crowd," Brown said. "The bigger the stage, I feel like the better I play. The better the receiver I'm matched up against, the better I play."

[the chronic]

Looks like Malcolm Brown will be out for OU, but on the positive side it looks like Hicks plays.

[stretch]

Looks like Malcolm Brown will be out for OU, but on the positive side it looks like Hicks plays.

Hicks is definitely more important at this point in time.

I have a feeling Gray is going to make some big plays happen again, like he did against WVU. Hopefully he learned from his mistake in his lazy blocking last week, because arguably that's the play that really screwed UT over, even worse than the bad snap or missed FG.

[ThePop]

Looks like Malcolm Brown will be out for OU, but on the positive side it looks like Hicks plays.

This is what I'm expecting but what is the source?

[the chronic]

This is what I'm expecting but what is the source?

Straight from team source, he's been practicing.

[ThePop]

Straight from team source, he's been practicing.

Both listed as doubtful. I guess we'll see what happens in the morning.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Sooo... The Red River Bloodbath was once again a embarrassment to say the least. Last year I was Irate after the game. I blew up on how that should almost never happen to a Texas team with a top 5 recruiting class every year, the biggest pond to fish for recruits in the nation, and enough resources to support 10 universities. But after seeing it happen again this year i guess i didnt overreact. Something has to change and it might have to involve our beloved Mack. I Love Mack, but maybe its time. Use those resources to bring in a high profile coach. Can u imagine what a Nick Saban would do in the State of Texas at UT? Im not suggesting we throw a boat load of money at him but i will also say that I wouldnt be upset. I really just wanted to paint a picture of how it could and should be at UT. A loss like this scares me when it comes to recruiting, Im sure this has some effect on how these kids view the program. I can guarantee that some kid on saturday afternoon, after seeing the game, had some reluctance about Texas. And it wasnt because we loss, it was the manner in which we loss to a rival school that we should have been pumped up to play. But hopefully TFloss can provide us with some type of good news on the recruiting landscape, or any good news really.

[TFloss32]

Nice article from Barking Carnival on Mack's career coming to a close:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/10/15/3504670/when-you-write-a-piece-like-this-Mack-Brown-resignation-fire-Texas-football

[TFloss32]

The hits keep coming. DE Jackson Jeffcoat done for the year:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8506341/texas-longhorns-lose-jackson-jeffcoat-season-torn-pectoral-muscle

[TFloss32]

QB David Ash's wrist is not fractured despite initial reports saying the opposite:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/texas-longhorns/20121014-texas-david-ash-has-no-fracture-in-left-wrist-could-play-vs.-baylor.ece

[DrRich96]

Is this thread also gonna track the New Coaches Recruiting??
:depressed

That being said and following up on the post above, what coaches are out there that should be considered as a possible "New Beginning" for the UT football program??

The rest of this season is going to reveal a lot about this program. Do they rebound as they would have done a few years ago or do they fold and end up like 2 yrs ago??

[DrRich96]

The hits keep coming. DE Jackson Jeffcoat done for the year:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8506341/texas-longhorns-lose-jackson-jeffcoat-season-torn-pectoral-muscle

Floss, Do you really need to include a link that makes us watch highlights of the game??? It's like seeing a car crash over and over again; you have to just keep watching!!! (maybe it will be a different outcome the more I watch)

[TFloss32]

Is this thread also gonna track the New Coaches Recruiting??
:depressed

The rest of this season is going to reveal a lot about this program. Do they rebound as they would have done a few years ago or do they fold and end up like 2 yrs ago??

We'll definitely keep track of any new coaching hires much like in 2010. It may be the only thing we have to look forward to.

Judging by the players' body language on Saturday, it seems the coaches have lost them. I don't think a match-up with Baylor could be more ill-timed than the one coming up this weekend. They'll be out for blood after laying an egg against TCU. I'm definitely experiencing a 2010 type feeling right now and it will be worse if UT loses to Baylor three times in a row.


Floss, Do you really need to include a link that makes us watch highlights of the game??? It's like seeing a car crash over and over again; you have to just keep watching!!! (maybe it will be a different outcome the more I watch)

Haha, my bad. I didn't even realize it had highlights because I linked it so quickly.

[TFloss32]

I didn't have time to post the recruits of interest that were in Dallas this weekend, so here goes:

2013
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian

2014
RB, Devon Thomas, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
TE, Koda Martin, Manvel
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
ATH, Nick Harvey, Lancaster

[TFloss32]

Texas @ Kansas will be on FSN at 11 a.m.

[DrRich96]

I part of a conversation on FB and one of the guys mentioned Chip Kelly. I can see many advantages to this hire especially since he already recruits Texas well. My concern is his "shady" recruiting issues and if he could even be lured away from Oregon where he is KING??

[TheMex]

Chip Kelly's shady recruiting has been in part due to the people around him. People in Texas won't let him hire street agents. I really like him, I hope we can hire him. My second option is Shaw and if we want to gamble I say, get Kirby Smart. Thats just my realistic wishful thinking. Ive always wondered what will happen with our recruiting class if we changed our head coach. This is one recruiting class that I would not mind a bunch of guys decomitting.

[TFloss32]

First BCS rankings. Texas in at #25 and out of the AP:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings