2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

Updated bowl projections. Texas still looking at the Cotton:

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

Believe it or not, Texas still has an outside chance at the conference title. Should Texas somehow win out and OU loses to OK State, there would a four-way tie for first place. After all of the tie-breakers have been evaluated, Texas would come out on top.

[TFloss32]

USC QB Matt Barkley out for the Notre Dame game:

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/8650748/matt-barkley-play-usc-trojans-notre-dame-fighting-irish-lane-kiffin-says

[TFloss32]

Now, he's fired. Derek Dooley out at Tennessee:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8648445/derek-dooley-tennessee-volunteers-return-another-season

[TFloss32]

Maryland officials to meet this morning on potential move to Big 10:

http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2012/11/19/maryland-to-vote-on-big-ten.html

[ATX_Horn]

Maryland officials to meet this morning on potential move to Big 10:

http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2012/11/19/maryland-to-vote-on-big-ten.html


Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN Maryland's board of regents unanimously approves move to Big Ten, source tells @ESPN (http://www.spurstalk.com/espn)


Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN Rutgers will announce move to Big Ten on Tuesday, sources told @ESPN (http://www.spurstalk.com/espn)


It seems that the long rumored conference expansion dominoes are starting to fall...I hope that FSU/Clemson to Big 12 finally happens.

[TFloss32]

Les Miles still the most quotable man in college football:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRXP5Bf8KFs&feature=related

[TFloss32]

Texas AD finally makes it official. LB Jordan Hicks out for the year.

[TFloss32]

OU loses their starting right tackle for OK State:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8652658/daryl-williams-oklahoma-sooners-vs-oklahoma-state-cowboys

[TFloss32]

Early list of prospects expected to be in Austin for Thanksgiving:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Billings, Waco High
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Javon Arnett, Waco La Vega
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Forth Worth All Saints
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas is starting to recruit two JUCO prospects from East Mississippi CC (former school of DT Brandon Moore). They are DE Za'Darius Smith and DT Jarran Reed. Smith is looking hard at Texas A&M (he was in College Station on Saturday) and Mississippi State. Reed recently de-committed from North Carolina, has visited Ole Miss and Florida is starting to pick up interest. Sounds like Bo Davis is the lead recruiter for both.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Za'Darius-Smith-137048

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Jarran-Reed-141694;_ylt=An8pbZhnbe5dfmsu2JQi.sRIPZB4

[TFloss32]

2014 RB Devon Thomas of Broken Arrow, OK committed to Oklahoma on Saturday:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Devon-Thomas-131970

[TFloss32]

Acording to the rumor board on 24/7, Darrell Wyatt is one of two serious candidates for the head coaching vacancy at UTEP.

[TFloss32]

Nike doing a special uniform for Ohio State this weekend against Michigan:

http://nikeinc.com/news/ohio-state-uniforms-deliver-innovation-while-honoring-the-past#/inline/15665

[TheMex]

New offer goes out to JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell who is currently committed to Tennessee. Remember, Tennessee just fired their head coach. http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/player-De%27Vondre-Campbell-140352 Anyone have any in depth details about what is going on with him?

[leemajors]

Nike doing a special uniform for Ohio State this weekend against Michigan:

http://nikeinc.com/news/ohio-state-uniforms-deliver-innovation-while-honoring-the-past#/inline/15665

that's not as bad as some of their others

[TFloss32]

New offer goes out to JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell who is currently committed to Tennessee. Remember, Tennessee just fired their head coach. http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/player-De%27Vondre-Campbell-140352 Anyone have any in depth details about what is going on with him?

You probably read the same report I did. All I saw is he's received a verbal offer and the staff is trying to get him on campus. He may be a little more receptive than usual with Dooley recently getting canned.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Oscar Giles offered JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell on Monday.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Oscar Giles offered JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell on Monday.

OrangeBloods reporting Campbell will be taking an official visit to Texas on December 7th (banquet weekend). JUCO OL Desmond Harrison will also be in town.

[TFloss32]

Cal has fired head coach Jeff Tedford:

http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/jeff-tedford-fired-watch/2012/11/20/3661394/jeff-tedford-cal-football-2012-california-golden-bears/in/3408007

[TFloss32]

Rutgers to Big 10 now official:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/pete_thamel/11/20/rutgers-big-ten-jim-delany/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a2&eref=sihp

[Bloeddyr10]

Acording to the rumor board on 24/7, Darrell Wyatt is one of two serious candidates for the head coaching vacancy at UTEP.

I hope he takes it, if he is offered. I like Wyatt and thinks he deserves it. I wouldn't mind him coming back, but I'm really starting to like Kendal Briles from Baylor. I would love to see him in Texas as the WR coach.

Do you know who the other candidate is Floss?

[TFloss32]

I hope he takes it, if he is offered. I like Wyatt and thinks he deserves it. I wouldn't mind him coming back, but I'm really starting to like Kendal Briles from Baylor. I would love to see him in Texas as the WR coach.

Do you know who the other candidate is Floss?

According to that particular rumor, the other candidate is Willie Fritz of Sam Houston State. I'll let you know if see anything else.

[TFloss32]

Official 2013 schedule released. Texas Tech to be in Austin for Thanksgiving:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112012aac.html

[TFloss32]

Here's another take on the UTEP job:

@BFeldmanCBS
Three possible candidates I've heard for UTEP job: Dan Hawkins, Dave Yost & Brian Polian.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that Texas is expressing interest JUCO DT Ben Bradley who also attends Hutchinson CC. Like his teammate JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell, he's committed to Tennessee but is looking at other options.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ben-Bradley-137480

[TFloss32]

OL Caleb Benenoch will be making an official visit to UCLA this weekend (OrangeBloods). He has been invited to take his official visit to Austin for team banquet weekend on December 7th, but those plans have not been finalized:

"I do (have a favorite), but I'm going to keep that to myself," Benenoch said.

"You just kind of wake up and it's on your mind all the time," Benenoch said. "That's kind of how it happened."

"I think there's a school I like a lot and I'm trying to see if other people can beat it out. Or I'm trying to confirm if that's the place I want to be. I would say that's where I'm at right now," Benenoch said. "I don't think I'm quite ready to make the call yet, but I'm trying to see if anybody else can come in and make an impression."

"I have an official to UCLA on Friday," Benenoch said. "I will be there until about middle of the day on Sunday. I'll be there to watch them play Stanford in the Rose Bowl, and hang out with the players and the coaches and get a feel for what it's about. I'm excited."

"I'll talk to them (Michigan) and see how it goes, but they're a little late," Benenoch said. "I'm coming down to the end of it."

"I'm coming down the homestretch," Benenoch said. "I should make my decision pretty soon in December, so I'm really looking forward to it."

[TFloss32]

Yet another JUCO that Texas is evaluating currently, per 24/7. DT Lavon Hooks of Northeast Mississippi CC:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Lavon-Hooks-144777

[TFloss32]

NCAA investigating Auburn...again.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--sources--ncaa-investigating-auburn-s-football-program-201343758.html;_ylt=Asz7kSkGDkZgQEs02xm64.UcvrYF;_ ylu=X3oDMTRvYjNwY3I2BG1pdANMSVNUUyBNaXhlZCBMaXN0IE 5DQUFGIEV4cGVydHMgMgRwa2cDNGZlMDA1NjgtMTQ4NC0zNGFh LWFiODctZGQzZmR

[bluetrumpet]

Anyone have a link to watch the game online? Thanks

[KTA]

Anyone have a link to watch the game online? Thanks

http://www.thefirstrow.eu/sport/american-football.html click on the link that says Texas vs TCU around game time

[leemajors]

bluetrumpet and KTA, have a little respect for the site owners please.

[D12]

bluetrumpet and KTA, have a little respect for the site owners please.
Crybaby

[leemajors]

Crybaby

They are the ones who can get in trouble when dipshits post in open forums with streaming links, shit for brains

[KTA]

They are the ones who can get in trouble when dipshits post in open forums with streaming links, shit for brains

They wouldn't get in trouble, the site hosting the stream would. :rolleyes

[leemajors]

They wouldn't get in trouble, the site hosting the stream would. :rolleyes

they could possibly lose press credentials and have asked people not to do it in the past.

[tlongII]

they could possibly lose press credentials and have asked people not to do it in the past.

That was for streaming NBA games. :rolleyes

[leemajors]

That was for streaming NBA games. :rolleyes

doesn't matter. i don't give a shit what people do, but at least be smart and keep it to pm's. No reason to provide a reason for a domain to be seized by the DoJ.

[KTA]

doesn't matter. i don't give a shit what people do, but at least be smart and keep it to pm's. No reason to provide a reason for a domain to be seized by the DoJ.

.eu they cant touch it

[TFloss32]

Early list of prospects expected to be in Austin for Thanksgiving:

2013
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL/DL, Andrew Billings, Waco High
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

2014
RB, Javon Arnett, Waco La Vega
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Forth Worth All Saints
DE/LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte
CB, Darrion Johnson, Brenham

DT A'Shawn Robinson and 2014 OL Demetrius Knox were two other prospects in attendance last night.

I haven't been able to find anything on Benenoch or Billings.

[TFloss32]

Rumor out there that Boise State coach, Chris Petersen, is going to be hired for the Arkansas opening. That would be a shocker.

[TheMex]

Where are the rumors that Malcolm Brown (RB) wants to transfer coming from?

[ThePop]

Where are the rumors that Malcolm Brown (RB) wants to transfer coming from?

People just assume that because he's not playing. There is no real rumor but I wouldn't be surprised if he did.

[DesignatedT]

List of recruits at A&M/Mizzou game:


Ricky Seals-Jones
Kyrion Parker
Jay Arnold
Jordan Points
Joe Walker
Tommy Sanders
Sione Sinna
Tony Brown
Kameron Miles
Jeremy Tabuyo
Jeremy Chapelle
Hardreck Walker
Troy Boyland

Tony Brown please

[Ballin42]

Chizik fired...

http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=8674097

[TFloss32]

Chizik fired...

http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=8674097

Purdue and Boston College have also fired their coaches. Rumors tonight that Gary Pinkel of Mizzou will be stepping down this week.

Another rumor being reported by an Arkansas site is Boise State contacting two of their former employees about a possible opening at head coach; Bryan Harsin and Brent Pease (offensive coordinator of Florida).

[TFloss32]

OL/DL Andrew Billings has set his official visit to Texas for December 7th (banquet weekend). He plans to make official visits to Baylor and TCU as well.

[the chronic]

People just assume that because he's not playing. There is no real rumor but I wouldn't be surprised if he did.

unfortunately i believe malcolm brown is seriously considering transferring. there is some friction with the staff and i have no doubt the rumor has some substance.

on a lesser note, overstreet is a big transfer candidate as well.

of course if mack is on the way out after a likely beat down by k-state who knows who will be going/staying. the bigger question is who would step in for mack if/when that happens.

[Bloeddyr10]

SIAP:

According to 24/7, JUCO safety Shaquille Fluker (Scooba, MS.) is the latest to receive a Texas offer. He is currently committed to Georgia.

He seems to be a hard hitting safety, that one time broke a receivers helmet into three pieces.

He is set to visit during the Banquet weekend.

[TheMex]

4 star 2014 OL Demetrius Knox apparently announcing sometime today.

[TheMex]

2014 S from Lancaster, Nick Harvey just committed to Aggies. Biggest recruiting loss to Aggies that I can think of in a long time.

[the chronic]

Nick Harvey just committed to Ags, one of best 2014 in state.

[ThePop]

2014 S from Lancaster, Nick Harvey just committed to Aggies. Biggest recruiting loss to Aggies that I can think of in a long time.

Thomas Johnson? If that counts.

[TheMex]

Thomas Johnson? If that counts. I wouldnt count that as a recruiting battle. Just someone who decomitted from Texas and fell into A&M's lap. Too much stuff in that recruitment to call it a straight out battle between Longhorns and Aggies.

[Kermit]

I wouldnt count that as a recruiting battle. Just someone who decomitted from Texas and fell into A&M's lap. Too much stuff in that recruitment to call it a straight out battle between Longhorns and Aggies.

In light of last weeks shenanigans, it's definitely addition by subtraction.

[TFloss32]

McCoy will be getting the start against Kansas State. Ash still questionable with injured ribs.

[TheMex]

McCoy will be getting the start against Kansas State. Ash still questionable with injured ribs. And Alex King will be our backup if Ash can't go. lol

[TFloss32]

2014 S from Lancaster, Nick Harvey just committed to Aggies. Biggest recruiting loss to Aggies that I can think of in a long time.

We all know Mack's best attribute is recruiting and Harvey will one of a handful of studs who will prove it's time for a change at UT. Aside from the two losses, things could not have gone more perfect for A&M in 2012 and they're riding a huge wave of momentum right now. Manziel potentially winning the Heisman only adds insult to injury and Texas won't help themselves in Manhattan this weekend against KSU. Hopefully the important decision-makers at UT recognize what's right in front of their faces.

[TFloss32]

4 star 2014 OL Demetrius Knox apparently announcing sometime today.

He did not attend Michigan/Ohio State this weekend, so that's encouraging.

[TFloss32]

SIAP:

According to 24/7, JUCO safety Shaquille Fluker (Scooba, MS.) is the latest to receive a Texas offer. He is currently committed to Georgia.

He seems to be a hard hitting safety, that one time broke a receivers helmet into three pieces.

He is set to visit during the Banquet weekend.

Texas also offered DE Za'Darius Smith of East Mississippi CC. Banquet weekend is turning into JUCO weekend with OL Desmond Harrison visiting and DE Za'Darius Smith, LB De'Vondre Campbell and S Shaquille Fluker setting up visits. FYI that Fluker is committed to Georgia but there may be some courses that he will be unable to transfer in order to enroll in the spring. If he can't work things out, he'll probably go with another school.

[TFloss32]

Recap of the job openings as of last night:

Arkansas
Auburn
Boston College
Cal
Colorado
Idaho
Kentucky
North Carolina State
Purdue
Tennessee
UTEP
Western Michigan

Mizzou is rumored to be joining that list soon.

[TFloss32]

And Alex King will be our backup if Ash can't go. lol

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I read that quote from Mack.

[ColinB]

The whole staff should be fired if Malcolm Brown transfers. Disgusting.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Caleb Benenoch has decided to take an official visit to Baylor this weekend. They'll be playing OK State.

[TFloss32]

And Alex King will be our backup if Ash can't go. lol

I also found it odd that Mack made this announcement at all. You don't give your opponent info on your QB and Mack always keeps injury info on lockdown. He also didn't give Ash a very good endorsement this morning as his future QB considering how politically correct he is. Dude is all over the place.

[TFloss32]

RB Jeremy Hills and LB Demarco Cobbs are done for the year after injuries against TCU.

[TFloss32]

Article from SB Nation on Mack's time coming to an end:

http://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-longhorns/2012/11/26/3688452/mack-brown-job-security

[TFloss32]

Updated BCS standings. Texas at #18. Kent State ranked higher (wish I was joking):

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

[TFloss32]

Updated bowl projections. Texas still looking at the Cotton but that could change with a beating at Kansas State:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2012&week=13

[ThePop]

So people saying we will face a&m are just assuming the bowl officials will pick them over LSU or Bama? It looks like we will face Bama if Georgia wins and LSU if Bama wins. I don't see the a&m match-up happening.

[TFloss32]

So people saying we will face a&m are just assuming the bowl officials will pick them over LSU or Bama? It looks like we will face Bama if Georgia wins and LSU if Bama wins. I don't see the a&m match-up happening.

Same here. According to last year's bowl payouts, A&M stands to make two million more if they go Capital One as opposed to the Cotton. I'm also not confident Texas even gets picked as a four-loss team. They surely don't deserve it and getting beat handily in Manhattan won't help their chances.

[DesignatedT]

If Oklahoma goes BCS then Texas will get Cotton. Win or lose against K-State IMO. As for A&M. It depends on the Cap1. They get a pick before Cotton. Cotton won't pass up A&M though if we drop. Even if LSU is still on the table.

[TFloss32]

If Oklahoma goes BCS then Texas will get Cotton. Win or lose against K-State IMO. As for A&M. It depends on the Cap1. They get a pick before Cotton. Cotton won't pass up A&M though if we drop. Even if LSU is still on the table.

Some factors to look at starting with the craziest:

-Kent State. They're currently ranked #17 (need to get to #16 or higher) and they play #21 Northern Illinois in the MAC final this week. That would almost guarantee them a BCS at-large bid if they win and a chance to knock OU down to the Cotton. OU still has to beat TCU in Forth Worth anyway. Texas would then go to the Alamo or a lesser bowl.

-OK State beats Baylor and they likely pass Texas in the Big XII standings. Not that conference record always matters, but UT wouldn't be the best team available after OU and Kansas State. Would the Cotton still take Texas if they get beat badly in Manhattan?

-Capital One would be a bunch of tards to pass up on the potential Heisman trophy winner and the hottest team in college football (other than Notre Dame). Better payout for A&M as well.

[DesignatedT]

I agree with that. Northern Illinois is a 5 pt favorite so I'm hoping they do us all a favor and keep Kent State out of the BCS.

Another thing that I'm not sure about is if Texas beats K-State and OU beats TCU does K-State still go BCS? Or would OU now be the only team to go from the big12 knocking K-State to Cotton?

[TFloss32]

I agree with that. Northern Illinois is a 5 pt favorite so I'm hoping they do us all a favor and keep Kent State out of the BCS.

Another thing that I'm not sure about is if Texas beats K-State and OU beats TCU does K-State still go BCS? Or would OU now be the only team to go from the big12 knocking K-State to Cotton?

Forgot to say that Nebraska is part of the equation. They're at #12 and losing to Wisconsin in the Big 10 final basically assures Kent State a BCS berth. Flip a coin for that game as that conference is putrid.

My simple guess is OU would go Fiesta to play Oregon, K-State/OK State would go Cotton to play Alabama/LSU and Texas would go Alamo. There may be a chance Texas gets picked by the Cotton for a big road win, especially if they manage to get A&M away from the Capital One. Both OU and Kansas State losing would be a mess.

[TheMex]

If Oklahoma goes BCS then Texas will get Cotton. Win or lose against K-State IMO. As for A&M. It depends on the Cap1. They get a pick before Cotton. Cotton won't pass up A&M though if we drop. Even if LSU is still on the table. Oklahoma State might be #3 after this weekend. LSU would be great for any bowl but Im not sure Cotton Bowl (most prestigious bowl in Texas) passes on Texas vs Texas A&M (biggest game in Texas )

[ThePop]

Knox to pick between Ohio State and Texas at 4pm central time.

[Homeland Security]

I can't believe there is a possibility that a team that lost to Kentucky 47-14 might get a BCS bid. They've worked their way up through the polls almost by default. Florida State would reduce Kent State to a pink mist within the first 5 minutes.

[TFloss32]

Knox to pick between Ohio State and Texas at 4pm central time.

Thanks, Pop. Texas needs some good news right now.

[TFloss32]

I can't believe there is a possibility that a team that lost to Kentucky 47-14 might get a BCS bid. They've worked their way up through the polls almost by default. Florida State would reduce Kent State to a pink mist within the first 5 minutes.

It would be hilarious if Kent State knocked OU out of the BCS so that they could play in a shittier game than arguably the worst BCS game to date: Oklahoma/UConn.

[DesignatedT]

If Northern Illinois wins and K-State loses who is going BCS?

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Demetrius Knox just committed to Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Demetrius-Knox-137783

[Sisk]

Damn. Solid pickup.

[Sisk]

Thought for sure he was Ohio State bound. Did you expect to land him TFloss?

[TFloss32]

If Northern Illinois wins and K-State loses who is going BCS?

National Championship = Notre Dame vs. Alabama
Rose = Nebraska vs. Stanford
Sugar = ??? vs. Florida
Fiesta = Oklahoma vs. Oregon
Orange = Florida State vs. Rutgers

I'm not great with these projections, but the Sugar would be looking for someone and they have taken a crap team in the past (see Cincinnati, Hawaii). The next highest ranked team would be #14 Clemson. LSU, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Oregon State and UCLA would not be eligible for BCS bids as two teams from their respective conferences would already have punched their tickets.

[TFloss32]

Thought for sure he was Ohio State bound. Did you expect to land him TFloss?

I said a few weeks ago that it would most likely be Texas because he hasn't visited Alabama or Ohio State and Gresham was already committed. Rare that a recruit commits without making a trip first. However, I wasn't completley sold because Texas is struggling, potentially going through multiple coaching changes and Knox loves throwing people off on Twitter. I'd mark his commitment down in pencil.

[DesignatedT]

In that scenario is probably would be Clemson.

[TFloss32]

TE DJ Grant has said that he will not be applying for a sixth year of eligibility.

[the chronic]

Thought for sure he was Ohio State bound. Did you expect to land him TFloss?


For me, I thought he was 98% to commit to Texas today.

Now keeping him, that is where the battle really starts...

[TFloss32]

Looks like Tennessee has hired Jim Tressel. No official link yet.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Looks like Tennessee has hired Jim Tressel. No official link yet.

He is going to need to ditch that sweater vest in the SEC.

[TFloss32]

Looks like Tennessee has hired Jim Tressel. No official link yet.

Sorry as I posted this too soon. After reading some more, I'm not sure Tennessee can even make this hire because of his violations at Ohio State.

[TFloss32]

Another job opens up. Southern Miss has fired Ellis Johnson:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/southern-miss-fires-football-coach-ellis-johnson-after-1-winless-season/2012/11/27/002a73f6-38bd-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html

[TFloss32]

Big East reportedly adding East Carolina and Tulane:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2012/11/27/tulane-east-carolina-big-east/1729541/

[ThePop]

Another job opens up. Southern Miss has fired Ellis Johnson:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/southern-miss-fires-football-coach-ellis-johnson-after-1-winless-season/2012/11/27/002a73f6-38bd-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html

I can't wait till the day this post says Texas and Mack Brown. Might be a while though :(

[TFloss32]

Kentucky has hired Florida State defensive coordinator, Mark Stoops.

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/11/27/3698108/mark-stoops-kentucky-football-coach

[TFloss32]

Crazy rumor of the day from SPORTSbyBROOKS is that Arkansas is offering Les Miles a deal of 5 years for $27.5 million.

[TFloss32]

A quick reminder that the last contact period of the 2012 recruiting year started on Sunday and will run through February 2nd. There are some quiet and dead periods in between these dates, but the important part to remember is college coaches are allowed to see individual prospects off-campus up to SIX times during this window (no more than once per week). A good example of this is Darrell Wyatt traveling to see WR Dorial Green-Beckham multiple times last year before he ultimately picked Missouri. There will be a lot of movement back and forth after the regular season ends on Saturday night.

2012 Recruiting Board

WR, Quantavius Leslie, Hinds Community College (Raymond, MS)
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Forth Worth Southwest

OL, Caleb Benenoch, Katy Seven Lakes
OL, Andrew Billings, Waco High
OL, Desmond Harrison, Contra Costa Community College (San Pablo, CA)

DT, Lavon Hooks, Northeast Mississippi Community College (Boone, MS)
DT, Jarran Reed, East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, MS)

DE, Daeshon Hall, Lancaster
DE, Za'Darius Smith, East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, MS)

LB, De'Vondre Campbell, Hutchinson Community College (Hutchinson, KS)

S, Shaquille Fluker, East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, MS)
S, Marcell Harris, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL)

[TFloss32]

S Marcell Harris is scheduled to announce this Thursday. Florida still the heavy favorite.

[TFloss32]

ACC takes Louisville over UConn:

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-huskies/hc-uconn-acc-1129-20121128,0,7749244.story

[TheMex]

ACC takes Louisville over UConn: http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-huskies/hc-uconn-acc-1129-20121128,0,7749244.story Too bad. I really wanted Louiville if we had gone to 14.

[yavozerb]

Too bad. I really wanted Louiville if we had gone to 14.

Still could happen..Lvile is set to join acc in 2014 and would get a very good pay raise if big 12 offered an invite. The problem with lvill is the the tv networks just do not see them as high profile program so there is no increase in $ from tv contracts with them coming over. I think realignment is far from over.

[TFloss32]

For those that like Jesus' stuff, the weekly Humidor was free this time around.

http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=4124

Word got out this morning that the Dallas Morning News published a portion of this article and it was pulled within hours. I was able to read it this morning online but the link is now broken. Bellmont acted quickly.

[TheMex]

For those that like Jesus' stuff, the weekly Humidor was free this time around. http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=4124 Word got out this morning that the Dallas Morning News published a portion of this article and it was pulled within hours. I was able to read it this morning online but the link is now broken. Bellmont acted quickly. Jesus started gaining credibility during the coaching changes after the 2010 season, after that he has not been very credible. But what I am trying to say is that when it comes to coaching changes, he has some credibility.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas has reached out to a late bloomer prospect in Florida. WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL received a call from Darrell Wyatt this week.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-James-Clark-140963

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxgxMuCTU

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that 2014 RB Varshaun Nixon of Austin Lake Travis is very close to committing to Texas A&M. He's already been close to pulling the trigger once before, but decided to wait things out.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Varshaun-Nixon-128994

[ThePop]

Hornsnation is saying Nixon already committed.

[TFloss32]

S Marcell Harris announced for Florida this morning.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marcell-Harris-111777

[TheMex]

What did 24/7 say about transfer rumors?

[ThePop]

Not sure what 247 is saying, but Applewhite mentioned that MB tweaked his ankle in the Iowa state game which is why he didn't play. That should quiet down some of the rumors.

[DesignatedT]

Shaun Nixon officially committed to A&M.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Varshaun-Nixon-128994

[TFloss32]

Shaun Nixon officially committed to A&M.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Varshaun-Nixon-128994

I like him a lot and don't think he'll be your typical Lake Travis guy that struggles in college. Other than having Catalon in the bag, I don't know why Texas didn't show more interest in Nixon. I think he'd be a great all-purpose guy and he should have a smooth transition into Kingsbury's offense.

[TFloss32]

What did 24/7 say about transfer rumors?

Bascially said the staff is prepared to let anyone walk if they don't want to be at Texas. The only player they mentioned by name was RB Daje Johnson, but they didn't exactly say he was thinking of transferring.

[TFloss32]

Louisville head coach, Charlie Strong, interviewed for Auburn job this week:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8689162/auburn-tigers-interviewed-charlie-strong-coaching-vacancy-according-report

[TFloss32]

LSU gives Les Miles a new contract:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8687452/les-miles-remain-football-coach-lsu-tigers-receive-extension-raise

[TFloss32]

Former LSU S Tyrann Mathieu says he will enter NFL Draft:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8689828/honey-badger-tyrann-mathieu-enter-nfl-draft

[rjv]

Louisville head coach, Charlie Strong, interviewed for Auburn job this week:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8689162/auburn-tigers-interviewed-charlie-strong-coaching-vacancy-according-report


that would be a nice fit.

[rjv]

Former LSU S Tyrann Mathieu says he will enter NFL Draft:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8689828/honey-badger-tyrann-mathieu-enter-nfl-draft

may not go until the 3rd round due to personal issues but he could be a steal for someone

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas has a new offer out to 2014 OL Orlando Brown, Jr. of Peachtree Ridge HS in Suwanee, GA. He is the son of former Cleveland Browns OL Orlando Brown and probably the biggest kid I've ever heard of at 6'9"/375:

“Texas called and offered me tonight (Thursday),” Brown told Hookem.com. “I didn’t talk to them personally, but they offered through my coach. Coach (Stacy) Searels told him to let me know I have an offer from Texas now.”

“I’m going to try and get out there in January or February,” said Brown. “I plan to come in for their junior day when they have it.”

“Overall it’s a great college,” Brown explained. “They have a great program and great tradition. I also think that their offensive line coach, Coach Searels, is awesome. I could definitely see myself playing for a Big 12 school like Texas. Texas is a powerhouse in the Big 12 every year. As for the conference itself, it’s a great conference for competition.”

“I have no problem playing far away from home,” he said. “Not at all actually. I’m open to all my options, especially schools like Texas. I just want to go somewhere that has good academics, that’s a proven winner, a place that will allow me the opportunity to play my freshman year and somewhere with a great coaching staff.”

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Orlando-Brown-123618

[TFloss32]

Update on WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL from 24/7. He was able to speak with Darrell Wyatt over the phone again last night but an offer has not yet been extended. Wyatt invited him to attend banquet next weekend and though he wants to take a trip to Austin, he already had a visit to Northwestern set up and doesn't want to go back on his word. Texas continues to push but no word yet on when Clark will be offered or when he plans to make it to Texas.

[TFloss32]

USC defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin, has stated that he will resign after the team's bowl game.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/8692724/monte-kiffin-resign-usc-following-bowl-game

[TheMex]

USC defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin, has stated that he will resign after the team's bowl game. http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/college-football/story/_/id/8692724/monte-kiffin-resign-usc-following-bowl-game Hopefully they will go after Manny Diaz!!!!

[TFloss32]

Reports out that Jon Gruden has officially turned down Tennessee for their opening:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/11/30/3710342/jon-gruden-tennessee-coaching-rumors-search

[TFloss32]

For those wanting an A&M/Texas Cotton Bowl:

Brett McMurphy (https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN)
Not official until Sunday, but Johnny Football's going to Disney World. Capital One Bowl will pick Texas A&M

[UTHorns34]

Hopefully they will go after Manny Diaz!!!!

Yea, and then we bring back Chizik to run the D. 2005 all over again! Him and Akina combined are money in the bank!

[TFloss32]

Nice to see Texas use their athletes consistently. Interesting dynamic with Harsin on the sideline for the first time.

[ColinB]

Hope it saves them from transferring...

Is it too late?

[UTHorns34]

Let Overstreet start at QB in the bowl game. Hell, he is gonna transfer anyways. Lol...Mack definately needs to step down too. This Texas team is not fun to watch as in years past. Time for a change of scenery.

[DesignatedT]

Ex-Auburn committ Jaquay Williams has committed to A&M.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-JaQuay-Williams-118053

[DMX7]

Ex-Auburn committ Jaquay Williams has committed to A&M.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-JaQuay-Williams-118053

Ok, that has nothing to do with UT.

[Ballin42]

A little late... But, during the game vs K-State Adrian Colbert and Kennedy Estelle retweeted tweets that were talking about starting a new QB... Both were about Jalen Overstreet...

[ThePop]

A little late... But, during the game vs K-State Adrian Colbert and Kennedy Estelle retweeted tweets that were talking about starting a new QB... Both were about Jalen Overstreet...

Maybe Jalen can finally throw the ball in the vicinity of the receiver?

[TFloss32]

Update on DT A'Shawn Robinson from an anonymous source (24/7). He will be taking an official visit to USC this weekend instead of attending banquet:

“Well that’s right. He is still solid to Texas,” the source said. “I know a lot of people may not think that because he’s taking visits and won’t be at the banquet this upcoming weekend, but he is. I can promise you that. If he were to sign today, it would be Texas.”

“I wouldn’t look too much into that (Robinson visiting USC),” the source said. “I’m positive they won’t land him. This is just a matter of A’Shawn checking out his childhood favorite, nothing more. There’s a lot of uncertainty there right now too, so we’re reminding him of that. Plus, that is a long way from home. The culture is different too. A’Shawn is more of a down south type kid if you know what I mean. Not some California surfer.”

“That’s the plan for right now anyway,” the source told Hookem.com. “He still wants to go check them (Alabama) out and they’ve been recruiting him hard. Do they have a legit shot to land him? I don’t think so. I wouldn’t count on it. They have a shot, yes, and it’s better than USC’s, but he’ll stick with Texas in the end.”

“I know he’s told a couple of kids that he’s going to be in Austin,” said the source. “He has friends down there already. He wants to be close to family and they want to be close to him. Texas is the logical choice. Besides, he feels like he can come in and make an impact sooner than later. He’ll be a Longhorn. I’m confident in saying that.”

[TFloss32]

Latest on OL Desmond Harrison from his JUCO coach (24/7):

“Up until the Oklahoma visit it seemed like Texas might have been the school to beat,” said Carter. “They’ve (Texas) just been real good to him and it reminds him of being home in Houston. I know he’s very excited about it all. Even though he lived in Texas, he had never been to Austin, so he’s pumped about everything. I expect them to do everything right for Desmond and I know they will. The Longhorns are going to be some tough competition for sure.”

“I’m not sure what to make of that situation (North Carolina State),” Carter explained. “His mom lives close to there, so they were always a big contender for him. Now their coaching staff is gone, so that isn’t really the case anymore.”

“He’ll head back east for Christmas,” said Carter. “He’ll sit down with his mom, family and friends and they’ll hash it out. He’ll make a decision then and come back after the break to let me know and then announce. If you don’t hear of one by the end of December, then it will be the first of January. It won’t be too much longer at all.”

“He’s very high on Texas and Oklahoma,” Carter said. “Both staffs have done a great job recruiting him. Coach (Bo) Davis and Coach (Stacy) Searels have been excellent. They’ve had a great presentation and work hard on him, just like Oklahoma does. Right now it might be a toss-up between the two, but he still has that Texas visit to go.”

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Demetrius Knox comments on Texas offering 2014 OL Orlando Brown, Jr. of Shawnee, GA (24/7):

“Me and him (Orlando Brown) are good friends,” explained Knox. “Just like Daniel and myself want to play together in college, Orlando and I do as well. We would love to play together. It could be me at guard and him at tackle. After a year in a college workout program, I think he could start and dominate.”

“I just told Orlando about the opportunities that Texas has,” Knox told Hookem.com. “Everyone knows I love Ohio State, but I picked Texas because I felt like I could succeed more here. Texas offers a great education and great program. It might not exactly look like that way now, but when we all get there it will feel so good to know that we are the ones who helped turn the program back to the way it should be.”

“I say think about your future six years from now,” Knox said. “Think about getting that degree from Texas and all the connections you will make along the way. Texas has the 15th best economy in the world, so just imagine what getting a degree and winning a national championship along the way will do for your future.”

[TFloss32]

A new name to remember for the 2014 class is OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper. He is being looked at as a center prospect and Stacy Searels is expected to be by his high school this week according to 24/7.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1241881/#highlights/28149383

[TFloss32]

Tennessee's Rivals site reported yesterday that OK State coach, Mike Gundy, interviewed for their opening:

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-state-football-website-reports-mike-gundy-interviews-for-tennessee-job/article/3734214?custom_click=pod_headline_osu-cowboys

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Caleb Benenoch who's saying his commitment will come this week (OrangeBloods). He took an official visit to Baylor this past weekend where his older brother is on the football team:

"Baylor, UCLA, Texas, and Oklahoma in no specific order," Benenoch said.

"UCLA, because of the youth, the coaching staff, and the atmosphere. What they're doing with that program is unbelievable and attractive to me and something I would like to be a part of."

"Baylor because the coaches they have - coach Briles, coach Clements, coach Kaz - they do what they need to as far as developing talent. They can do something special with their program once their defense plays better."

"Oklahoma, they've won a lot of games, put a lot of talent in the league, and done things the right way."

"Texas, because it's a childhood favorite to me. Playing in the state of Texas when UT offers you look. I like coach Searels a lot and you have to be one of the top offensive linemen. It's an honor to be recruited by Texas."

"The thing with UCLA was unless I had a bad trip, the trip was going to help them out because I like UCLA," Benenoch told BruinsReport.com's Edward Lewis following his trip. "But it was a good trip, I think it helped them out and I'll talk to my mom about that and we'll sit on things. I have an official to Baylor this weekend, and about a week after that, I should be wrapping it up."

"I've always wanted to go up there (to Baylor) and get a more in depth look. I got to talk to some people from the law school which is one of the best in the country. I got to hang out with coach Kaz, the strength coach, who I absolutely love. The things he does with the players is absolutely amazing. I got to spend a lot of time with coach Clements who is one of the best offensive line coaches."

"I'm not sure (about an official visit to Texas), after this visit I feel like I'm pretty much done, but we'll see how things go over the next couple of days," Benenoch said.

"Yes, I should be making a decision by the end of this week," Benenoch said.

"It feels great," Benenoch said. "It's been a long ride but I've had a lot of fun. But it feels good that it's almost over."

[TFloss32]

Chris Petersen to Arkansas has been heating up since the weekend. Rumors go that he'll be announced as their new head coach early this week.

[Kermit]

Chris Petersen to Arkansas has been heating up since the weekend. Rumors go that he'll be announced as their new head coach early this week.

This is the one I don't get.

If it's true, see you later Harsin.

[the chronic]

Chris Petersen to Arkansas has been heating up since the weekend. Rumors go that he'll be announced as their new head coach early this week.

I'll be so upset if we miss out on Peterson after already losing Muschamp.

[TFloss32]

Big recruiting news per 24/7. Bryan Harsin is in Yuma, AZ today to check out JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy. He's 6-6/215, dual-threat QB originally from New Jersey and signed with South Carolina in 2011. He redshirted his first year and had an alcohol-related charge in August. He transferred out to Arizona Western a few weeks later and ended up being the conference's MVP. It's odd that he doesn't have any offers at the moment but Arkansas and Oregon are very interested. McEvoy would be a spring enrollee and have three years to play. Is this a sign that the staff will be coming back?

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1734277/#highlights/33107373

[ATX_Horn]

Yeah, Petersen to Arky seemed like a message board rumor from waaay out in left field.
I've since heard that he is a long time friend with the Arky AD, Jeff Long.

[Bloeddyr10]

Yea, and then we bring back Chizik to run the D. 2005 all over again! Him and Akina combined are money in the bank!

I only watched one game with Chizik as the DC at Texas, but as far as i've heard, he was a pretty darn good DC. If Wyatt goes to UTEP as the HC, I wouldn't mind Chizik bringing Trooper Taylor alongside! He coached Dez Bryant at OSU and Robert Meachem at Tenn. Besides that, he pretty much has the same influence on Carl Lawson and Reuben Foster as Tosh Lupoi had on Shaq Thompson back in january.
Two guys I believe Texas could squeeze in :p:

[Bloeddyr10]

2014 OL Demetrius Knox comments on Texas offering 2014 OL Orlando Brown, Jr. of Shawnee, GA (24/7):

“Me and him (Orlando Brown) are good friends,” explained Knox. “Just like Daniel and myself want to play together in college, Orlando and I do as well. We would love to play together. It could be me at guard and him at tackle. After a year in a college workout program, I think he could start and dominate.”

This is very encouraging to me! It's very rare to see a tackle be willing to move inside to play guard! I like the attitude!

Anybody knows if Orlando Brown is more than "just" big?

[BevoBoom]

"Yea, and then we bring back Chizik to run the D. 2005 all over again! Him and Akina combined are money in the bank!"


"I only watched one game with Chizik as the DC at Texas, but as far as i've heard, he was a pretty darn good DC. If Wyatt goes to UTEP as the HC, I wouldn't mind Chizik bringing Trooper Taylor alongside! He coached Dez Bryant at OSU and Robert Meachem at Tenn. Besides that, he pretty much has the same influence on Carl Lawson and Reuben Foster as Tosh Lupoi had on Shaq Thompson back in january.
Two guys I believe Texas could squeeze in :p: "






Whoa...Tap the brakes. Auburn recruiting being investigated yet AGAIN. Chizik is fall guy but Taylor is just as "dirty".

No Flucking way they are on the 40!!

Hook 'EM

[ATX_Horn]

I only watched one game with Chizik as the DC at Texas, but as far as i've heard, he was a pretty darn good DC. If Wyatt goes to UTEP as the HC, I wouldn't mind Chizik bringing Trooper Taylor alongside! He coached Dez Bryant at OSU and Robert Meachem at Tenn. Besides that, he pretty much has the same influence on Carl Lawson and Reuben Foster as Tosh Lupoi had on Shaq Thompson back in january.
Two guys I believe Texas could squeeze in :p:

Trooper Taylor is a walking, talking, towel swinging NCAA violation waiting to happen. Everywhere that dude has been from Tulane, Tennessee,
to Auburn there have been talks of him and dirty deeds. Auburn/Taylor are under investigation as we speak.

[ThePop]

Big recruiting news per 24/7. Bryan Harsin is in Yuma, AZ today to check out JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy. He's 6-6/215, dual-threat QB originally from New Jersey and signed with South Carolina in 2011. He redshirted his first year and had a marijuana charge in August. He transferred out to Arizona Western a few weeks later and ended up being the conference's MVP. It's odd that he doesn't have any offers at the moment but Arkansas and Oregon are very interested. McEvoy would be a spring enrollee and have three years to play. Is this a sign that the staff will be coming back?

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1734277/#highlights/33107373

I'm not against this but it confuses me. We said no to Wallace, allowed Ash to start, Ash outplayed Wallace. Getting this guy means we have him Ash, McCoy, Brewer, Overstreet, and Swoopes on campus this year. Maybe this is an indication that a QB wants to transfer?

[TFloss32]

I'm not against this but it confuses me. We said no to Wallace, allowed Ash to start, Ash outplayed Wallace. Getting this guy means we have him Ash, McCoy, Brewer, Overstreet, and Swoopes on campus this year. Maybe this is an indication that a QB wants to transfer?

Other than it reeking of Mack's desperation and it signaling his return for 2013, it's an odd move to me. I understood the staff taking a hard look at Wallace last year, but the timing of this move doesn't make sense on the surface considering Ash had a nice year. No matter how you feel about Ash, QB is not one of the gaping holes in this program right now. Investing in a wildcard, JUCO QB seems unnecessary.

[ThePop]

Other than it reeking of Mack's desperation and it signaling his return for 2013, it's an odd move to me. I understood the staff taking a hard look at Wallace last year, but the timing of this move doesn't make sense on the surface considering Ash had a nice year. No matter how you feel about Ash, QB is not one of the gaping holes in this program right now. Investing in a wildcard, JUCO QB seems unnecessary.

100% agree with all of that. I don't get this at all.

[Bloeddyr10]

Trooper Taylor is a walking, talking, towel swinging NCAA violation waiting to happen. Everywhere that dude has been from Tulane, Tennessee,
to Auburn there have been talks of him and dirty deeds. Auburn/Taylor are under investigation as we speak.

I thought he had been cleared by the NCAA? I didn't knew that he's been under investigations before.

[TFloss32]

100% agree with all of that. I don't get this at all.

McEvoy is supposed to have a meeting with Harsin today.

[TFloss32]

Update on JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy from 24/7. Sounds like Texas is pretty damn serious and Mack is flying out to see his family in the near future. I don't know if his folks still reside in New Jersey or have moved since McEvoy graduated high school. The word is he will commit if offered by UT.

“They (Texas) are coming by,” Minnick said. “I just found out from Tanner a little bit ago. They just called last week, got tape on him, and really liked him.”

“I heard Mack Brown is flying out to see his dad, so it’s probably a done deal, I would think,” he said.

[Kermit]

Update on JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy from 24/7. Sounds like Texas is pretty damn serious and Mack is flying out to see his family in the near future. I don't know if his folks still reside in New Jersey or have moved since McEvoy graduated high school. The word is he will commit if offered by UT.

“They (Texas) are coming by,” Minnick said. “I just found out from Tanner a little bit ago. They just called last week, got tape on him, and really liked him.”

“I heard Mack Brown is flying out to see his dad, so it’s probably a done deal, I would think,” he said.

lol. This program is the goddamn Titanic on steroids.

[TFloss32]

lol. This program is the goddamn Titanic on steroids.

I'm sitting at my desk at work trying to process this. Texas is out trying to get a commitment from a JUCO QB while the biggest problem is probably in Bellmont somewhere drawing up new blitz schemes for the Alamo Bowl. It's just disheartening all the way around.

[ColinB]

http://i.imgur.com/ESNtj.gif

[TFloss32]

South Florida has fired Skip Holtz:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8701597/south-florida-bulls-fire-skip-holtz-third-year

[TFloss32]

Pretty cool story. Northern Illinois offering free tickets to students who can make the Orange Bowl:

http://espn.go.com/chicago/college-football/story/_/id/8705677/northern-illinois-offering-students-free-orange-bowl-tickets

[DesignatedT]

Yet, A&M charges students $140.00 a ticket for Cotton bowl :lol

[the chronic]

Other than it reeking of Mack's desperation and it signaling his return for 2013, it's an odd move to me. I understood the staff taking a hard look at Wallace last year, but the timing of this move doesn't make sense on the surface considering Ash had a nice year. No matter how you feel about Ash, QB is not one of the gaping holes in this program right now. Investing in a wildcard, JUCO QB seems unnecessary.


I'm certainly in the minority amongst Texas fans, but I don't think Ash will ever get us there. I thought this last year and this year did not change my opinion one bit.

Yes I agree he stat line drastically improved this year. However, if you watch the film, all of Ash's big games were when the other team loaded the box with 8-9 men and dared him to throw. People know to beat Texas you shut down the run and they gave man on man coverage constantly - and that is against a lot of bad defenses we played constantly getting man-to-man. Note Ash only played against a 7 man front for pretty much an entire game against OU - that's it. Nobody else gave him respect to play the pass. And we saw the result against OU. That defense that gave up 788 yards to West Virginia only allowed what, like 30 passing yards to Ash in the first half - pretty much all on one play being a jump ball? Yikes. But hey, at least OU has talented players, lest we bring up result for Kansas.

The QB position is in dire need. I sure hope Connor Brewer is developing to compete for job next year. And PS - for those waiting on Overstreet - he is very much a work in progress, I have seen him in practices and he seriously lacks any accuracy (and this is just in drills w/o pressure). I just don't see that happening.

[the chronic]

http://i.imgur.com/ESNtj.gif


classic

[the chronic]

Big recruiting news per 24/7. Bryan Harsin is in Yuma, AZ today to check out JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy. He's 6-6/215, dual-threat QB originally from New Jersey and signed with South Carolina in 2011. He redshirted his first year and had a marijuana charge in August. He transferred out to Arizona Western a few weeks later and ended up being the conference's MVP. It's odd that he doesn't have any offers at the moment but Arkansas and Oregon are very interested. McEvoy would be a spring enrollee and have three years to play. Is this a sign that the staff will be coming back?

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1734277/#highlights/33107373

Don't think he ever had drug charges. He was charged for having booze in his system while driving, not enough for DUI but since he was under 21 any amount is illegal.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8245728/backup-qb-tanner-mcevoy-transfer-south-carolina-gamecocks

[TFloss32]

Yes I agree he stat line drastically improved this year. However, if you watch the film, all of Ash's big games were when the other team loaded the box with 8-9 men and dared him to throw. People know to beat Texas you shut down the run and they gave man on man coverage constantly - and that is against a lot of bad defenses we played constantly getting man-to-man. Note Ash only played against a 7 man front for pretty much an entire game against OU - that's it. Nobody else gave him respect to play the pass. And we saw the result against OU. That defense that gave up 788 yards to West Virginia only allowed what, like 30 passing yards to Ash in the first half - pretty much all on one play being a jump ball? Yikes. But hey, at least OU has talented players, lest we bring up result for Kansas.

I understand those who aren't big on Ash, I just think he's way down the list of issues with this program. The biggest question I have with this move is what Texas thinks they're going to get out of it. Is he going to be a clear upgrade over Ash? We know it's a high risk move but have no idea what the reward will be. Even if McEvoy turns out to be great, will any positive production be nullified by another terrible defense in 2013? I just feel like Texas is all over the map and they're trying to conceal a gunshot wound with a band-aid.

[TFloss32]

Don't think he ever had drug charges. He was charged for having booze in his system while driving, not enough for DUI but since he was under 21 any amount is illegal.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8245728/backup-qb-tanner-mcevoy-transfer-south-carolina-gamecocks

That's my bad, I misread the report. It was alcohol.

[ThePop]

Regardless of what you think about Ash, having 6 scholarship quarterbacks doesn't make sense. Someone has to be transferring; Overstreet is my guess.

[TFloss32]

Regardless of what you think about Ash, having 6 scholarship quarterbacks doesn't make sense. Someone has to be transferring; Overstreet is my guess.

Nahlin over at Inside Texas just mentioned Harsin and Overstreet aren't getting along.

[Kermit]

Nahlin over at Inside Texas just mentioned Harsin and Overstreet aren't getting along.

Well, combine that with the fact that Case McCoy is a needy, whiny, sensitive, coddled, quasimodoesqe bitch, you're probably going to need a new quarterback in the mix.

[TFloss32]

Rumors that RB Kyle Hicks has de-committed from Texas and committed to TCU. Jesus H.

[DesignatedT]

Ouch. That's a tough break.

[ThePop]

Kyle hicks to TCU. We pretty much traded him for Daje.

[Kermit]

Kyle hicks to TCU. We pretty much traded him for Daje.

Daje who is about to transfer? That Daje?

[ColinB]

:lmao

Unreal.

[TheMex]

:lmao Unreal. The program has gone from "should we be worried?", to we are screwed, to this is laughable. wow. Can someone press the restart button please?

[TFloss32]

Kyle hicks to TCU. We pretty much traded him for Daje.

The Hicks thing took a weird turn because he said recently (after watching Texas lose to TCU in Austin) he would be sticking with Texas because they stood by him through all of his injury issues. He didn't think Patterson of TCU would do the same for him. I don't blame him for dropping Texas, just found it odd that he changed his mind so quickly.

[Kermit]

The Hicks thing took a weird turn because he said recently (after watching Texas lose to TCU in Austin) he would be sticking with Texas because they stood by him through all of his injury issues. He didn't think Patterson of TCU would do the same for him. I don't blame him for dropping Texas, just found it odd that he changed his mind so quickly.

Rats. Sinking ship. You know.

[TFloss32]

Rats. Sinking ship. You know.

Or Hicks knows something about Applewhite's future.

First head-to-head Mack has lost to TCU, I believe.

[TFloss32]

Updates on coaching changes from the 24/7 rumors board...

-Chris Petersen has supposedly turned down Arkansas. James Franklin of Vanderbilt and Gary Patterson of TCU have done the same. Art Briles of Baylor is the hot name now.

-Auburn has reportedly interviewed Arkansas State's Gus Malzahn. Alabama defensive coordinator, Kirby Smart, and Clemson offensive coordinator, Chad Morris, are also on the interview list. A final decision is supposed to be made this week.

-Jimbo Fisher intends to stay at Florida State.

[Ballin42]

This shit is getting rediculous....

[TFloss32]

Another JUCO name to possibly keep an eye on, per 24/7. RB Rodriguez Moore is a prospect that could be making a trip to Austin this weekend for banquet. He also attends East Misissippi CC. He's originally from Bastrop, LA and committed to Texas Tech in mid-November. Bo Davis will be in Scooba, MS tomorrow to check on him, DE Za'Darius Smith and S Shaquille Fluker. Hopefully all three guys will finalize official visit plans to UT for this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Darrell Wyatt will be visiting WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL on Wednesday in hopes to set up an official visit to Texas (24/7). Just a reminder that Clark will not be available to attend banquet this weekend because he already had a visit to Northwestern scheduled and wanted to keep his word.

[Ballin42]

What's the deal with us going after recruits who are committed to smaller schools such as northwestern? Why are we not trying for the top players in the nation? It seems as if the coaches just write off that they can not get them, I'm tired if trying to steal recruits from Baylor when we should be trying to steal more from Bama or USC...

[yavozerb]

What's the deal with us going after recruits who are committed to smaller schools such as northwestern? Why are we not trying for the top players in the nation? It seems as if the coaches just write off that they can not get them, I'm tired if trying to steal recruits from Baylor when we should be trying to steal more from Bama or USC...

:lol, since those same top rated players the horns have gotten over the past 3 years have been so great. Time to recruit players for the system the horns want to run (whatever that is) instead of getting players who are considered elite and then finding out later they are average in the longhorns system.

[TFloss32]

What's the deal with us going after recruits who are committed to smaller schools such as northwestern? Why are we not trying for the top players in the nation? It seems as if the coaches just write off that they can not get them, I'm tired if trying to steal recruits from Baylor when we should be trying to steal more from Bama or USC...

Just to clarify...WR James Clark is uncommitted. He's considered a late bloomer and he's been talking to smaller schools such as Northwestern for a long time. He decided to visit there first because of that reason, but is still open to UT. We should know more on him after Wyatt visits on Wednesday.

[the chronic]

:lol, since those same top rated players the horns have gotten over the past 3 years have been so great. Time to recruit players for the system the horns want to run (whatever that is) instead of getting players who are considered elite and then finding out later they are average in the longhorns system.


As a guy involved in high school camps I can shed light on the 'highly recruited guys' busting out, in particular at Texas. The top recruits are always promised immediate playing time and the overwhelming majority of them just aren't prepared to play as a freshman. Not only are these guys put in too early, but doing so busts their confidence to some extent when they are humbled on the field against more seasoned players.

The staff has been in desperation mode in recent years so we've been playing guys that should obviously be redshirting. It kicks the problem down the road. And that is why we are recruiting JUCO players so hard once again trying to make up for those mistakes. It is desperation at work.

[TFloss32]

Update on JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy from OrangeBloods....Mack will not be meeting with his parents this week. He was in New York for a couple of days and planned on stopping in New Jersey but those plans fell through for some reason. No formal offer was extended to McEvoy yesterday after he met with Harsin but they intend on speaking again in a few days to discuss a future visit and the academic side of things. Harsin also told him he'd like to meet his folks before he makes a decision.

[TFloss32]

Will Muschamp has hired former Kentucky coach, Joker Phillips, to be his WRs coach and recruiting coordinator. Turns out Phillips is the godfather of 2014 S Jamal Adams who was once considered a heavy Texas lean. Could be a storyline to watch considering Texas' future looks shaky at the moment.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from JUCO QB Tanner McEvoy (OrangeBloods):

"It was good. We were basically just getting to know each other," McEvoy said. "He didn't officially say I have a scholarship offer but he kind of talked like I did."

"We talked about things like trying to see if I can get there, graduate by December and enroll, get there in January, things like that."

"He said I need to go visit before I decide, he wants to meet my parents and things like that," McEvoy said. "They want to go over some things like the academic side of things."

"I was impressed. He's a great coach. When he was at Boise, he was really successful. He's still a young guy, very energetic, which is the kind of guy I'd like to play for," McEvoy said. "He was very truthful about their quarterback position and the competition. I'm all for that."

"I would like to wait things out a little bit. I wouldn't commit or anything," McEvoy said.

[TFloss32]

Multiple outlets, including Arkansas' Rivals site, reporting that OK State head coach, Mike Gundy, will be the new coach of Arkansas. Announcement to come tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

Updated Rivals250 for 2013:

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

[TFloss32]

Baylor and Art Briles agree to a new long-term deal:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8709109/art-briles-baylor-bears-agrees-new-deal-source

[Kermit]

Multiple outlets, including Arkansas' Rivals site, reporting that OK State head coach, Mike Gundy, will be the new coach of Arkansas. Announcement to come tomorrow.

WTF? Way to step down there buddy.

[ThePop]

Eldridge Massington decommits from USC, is "open" to all schools. I don't know why he would want to come here, but we need a WR, get on this Texas.
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=7498

Also Malcolm Brown clearly stated on twitter that he is NOT transferring and has no desire to do so.

[TFloss32]

Eldridge Massington decommits from USC, is "open" to all schools. I don't know why he would want to come here, but we need a WR, get on this Texas.
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=7498

Without knowing anything about what went down, my first thought is Kiffin pulled the scholly or encouraged him to move on.

[ThePop]

It's worth pointing out that he has a teammate, Kam Miles, committed to a&m.

I don't know if they have any more room for commits though considering they have somewhere around 35

[TFloss32]

WTF? Way to step down there buddy.

That job search continues to be a circus. Check these out:

Mike McCartney‏MikeMcCartney7
Just heard who the next Coach of Arkansas (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/search?q=%23Arkansas&src=hash) will be. If true, an absolute shocker. Should know in next few hours.

(@WallyLikeItIs):
"Hogs have their coach, Not Gundy. Should be announced today."

[ThePop]

That job search continues to be a circus. Check these out:

Mike McCartney‏MikeMcCartney7
Just heard who the next Coach of Arkansas (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/search?q=%23Arkansas&src=hash) will be. If true, an absolute shocker. Should know in next few hours.

(@WallyLikeItIs):
"Hogs have their coach, Not Gundy. Should be announced today."



It sounds like we can say goodbye to Harsin.

[TFloss32]

It's worth pointing out that he has a teammate, Kam Miles, committed to a&m.

I don't know if they have any more room for commits though considering they have somewhere around 35

Definitely. They have eleventy billion guys committed and every time I tell myself "they don't have any more room", a couple of more guys jump on.

[ColinB]

Looks like it is Bret Bielema to Arkansas.

[TFloss32]

It sounds like we can say goodbye to Harsin.

Yahoo! now saying Wisconsin head coach, Bret Bielema, to Arkansas.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--sources--arkansas-to-hire-bret-bielema-195732340.html

[TFloss32]

More craziness from Texas according to 24/7...

-Texas is expected to see at least one more JUCO QB this week but no names have been released yet. Sounds like the coaches aren't as dead set on McEvoy as reports made it seem yesterday.

-Texas is expected to offer more 2014 prospects this month.

-And the craziest...the 2015 class has arrived. Texas is looking at offering up to 10 sophomores in the near future. Mack Brown is expected to make several of these offers in person when he does his routine school visits before National Signing Day.

[Kermit]

More craziness from Texas according to 24/7...

-Texas is expected to see at least one more JUCO QB this week but no names have been released yet. Sounds like the coaches aren't as dead set on McEvoy as reports made it seem yesterday.

-Texas is expected to offer more 2014 prospects this month.

-And the craziest...the 2015 class has arrived. Texas is looking at offering up to 10 sophomores in the near future. Mack Brown is expected to make several of these offers in person when he does his routine school visits before National Signing Day.

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! Holy shit. We're desparate as fuck. Let's just offer eighth-graders and be done with it.

[ATX_Horn]

It looks like Auburn is going to hire Gus Malzahn as HC.

http://auburn.scout.com/2/1246296.html#.UL5b5ZbY6UI.twitter

[TFloss32]

It looks like Auburn is going to hire Gus Malzahn as HC.

http://auburn.scout.com/2/1246296.html#.UL5b5ZbY6UI.twitter

That could affect Texas. Applewhite an early candidate for the Arkansas State opening along with Texas A&M offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury. Louisiana Tech is another job to watch out for when discussing Applewhite's future.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that OL Caleb Benenoch is not expected to officially visit Texas this weekend for banquet. Baylor is now thought to be his pick and the Texas staff has supposedly had limited communication with him in recent weeks.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, JUCO QB Nick Marshall of Gardner City CC in Gardner City, KS is another prospect the staff is looking at. He's originally from Georgia and was a record-setting high school QB, but signed with UGA as a DB and later transferred after being dismissed from the team due to theft charges. In 10 games for Gardner City CC this year, he had 2,800+ yards through the air and almost 1,000 on the ground. Highlights below...if you look at the second link, that might be Bryan Harsin in the end zone at the 2:20 mark.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1341350/#highlights/17332439

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyXKVgC3_pc&feature=youtu.be

[TFloss32]

To add to the post above, 24/7 reporting a third JUCO QB is being evaluated.

[the chronic]

Without knowing anything about what went down, my first thought is Kiffin pulled the scholly or encouraged him to move on.

Good instincts Floss. Massington apparently got injured while at a Tennessee camp and that did not bode well with USC; they apparently encouraged him to move on.

[TFloss32]

Good instincts Floss. Massington apparently got injured while at a Tennessee camp and that did not bode well with USC; they apparently encouraged him to move on.

As much as I dislike Kiffin, I would've been pissed if one my commits had a season-ending knee injury at another school's camp.

[TFloss32]

Mike Gundy reportedly offered the Tennessee job:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/12/5/3731082/mike-gundy-tennesee-football-head-coach

[TFloss32]

Just a reminder that Darrell Wyatt is in Florida today to see WR James Clark.

OrangeBloods saying that Oscar Giles is also in Florida to visit JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell in his hometown.

[TFloss32]

For those wondering about WR Eldridge Massington since he de-committed from USC, he told 24/7 that he has not heard from Texas lately and also that "they're not really school I'm interested in anymore."

[TFloss32]

FYI that JUCO OL Desmond Harrison of Contra Costa CC was offered by Alabama this past weekend. He'll have one remaining official visit to take after he sees UT. He's narrowed it down to Alabama, Texas Tech and USC. It's been reported that he'll spend Christmas break with his mother in North Carolina and he should be making a decision by the end of the year. His mother and brother will be in Austin with him this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Two quick notes from 24/7...

-JUCO DE Za'Darius Smith is still expected to be in Austin this weekend for an official visit. His teammate, JUCO S Shaquille Fluker, will not be in town according to a staff member at East Mississippi CC. Bo Davis is supposed to be in that area of the country today.

-There should be at least one surprise visitor for banquet this weekend.

[Bloeddyr10]

Two quick notes from 24/7...

-JUCO DE Za'Darius Smith is still expected to be in Austin this weekend for an official visit. His teammate, JUCO S Shaquille Fluker, will not be in town according to a staff member at East Mississippi CC. Bo Davis is supposed to be in that area of the country today.

-There should be at least one surprise visitor for banquet this weekend.

RSJ?! I don't think so, but I will keep hoping until it will be known who it is.

Any word out there that Fluker will visit another day?

[Ballin42]

Justin manning?

[TFloss32]

RSJ?! I don't think so, but I will keep hoping until it will be known who it is.

Any word out there that Fluker will visit another day?

I'm pretty comfortable saying it's not RSJ or Manning.

No mention of Fluker visiting in the future, but things change from day to day with these guy and he still may visit. He's pretty dead set on Georgia if he can get those credits to transfer from East Mississippi.

[TFloss32]

Mike Gundy to stay at OK State:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8714519/mike-gundy-remain-coach-oklahoma-state-cowboys-sources-say

[Bloeddyr10]

According to 24/7 the coaches has reached out to '14 QB Foster Sawyer out of All Saints Episcopal in Forth Worth (teammate of '14 commitments Daniel Gresham and Demetrius Knox).

I'm not a subscriber, so I cannot see who else they have reached out to.

[DesignatedT]

Manning is announcing tomorrow. Most think it will be OU but don't sleep on A&M here.

Our receiving class is just insane for 2013 but RSJ will join the Aggies as well IMO.

[ColinB]

Was hoping it was Robbie Rhodes.

edit: In reference to the "surprise" guest

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7 the coaches has reached out to '14 QB Foster Sawyer out of All Saints Episcopal in Forth Worth (teammate of '14 commitments Daniel Gresham and Demetrius Knox).

I'm not a subscriber, so I cannot see who else they have reached out to.

It was mainly just a rundown on where the coaches have visited this week. Nothing on Sawyer other than Darrell Wyatt is taking his film back to Austin. The following are some other stops made:

Chambers = 2014 CB Nick Watkins
Wyatt = 2014 DE Solomon Thomas
Akina = 2014 DE Derick Roberson
Giles = 2014 RB Donald Catalon

[DesignatedT]

24/7 reporting that OL Caleb Benenoch is not expected to officially visit Texas this weekend for banquet. Baylor is now thought to be his pick and the Texas staff has supposedly had limited communication with him in recent weeks.

Kid could have picked wherever he wanted this summer but chose the waiting game and A&M and UT both stopped recruiting him. Should have committed earlier.

[TFloss32]

Kid could have picked wherever he wanted this summer but chose the waiting game and A&M and UT both stopped recruiting him. Should have committed earlier.

I'm hoping Texas has a good feel with both Billings and Harrison.

Benenoch is scheduled to commit on Monday at 11:30 a.m. I think it's Baylor with his brother being there.

[TFloss32]

Uniforms for Army and Navy this weekend:

http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/LNdMbU5LUIcmbOkor_RZtQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/navyresize.jpg

http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/1wSG5.gr6VqHe7drgWS7pQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/Armyuni.jpg

http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/95PTJgLm_OJLp3I9IYqakw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTMxMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en/blogs/sptusncaafexperts/28783_491048540939604_1576760380_n-copy.jpg

[ThePop]

I'm hoping Texas has a good feel with both Billings and Harrison.

Benenoch is scheduled to commit on Monday at 11:30 a.m. I think it's Baylor with his brother being there.

All he's been tweeting about recently is Baylor or UCLA. DesignatedT is right, Benenoch has been dragging this out way too long.

[the chronic]

Manning is announcing tomorrow. Most think it will be OU but don't sleep on A&M here.

Our receiving class is just insane for 2013 but RSJ will join the Aggies as well IMO.


Manning never got over getting his feelings hurt by OU not being amongst first offers. Still, I'd be shocked if he goes anywhere but OU.

Now RSJ, I'm 99% convinced he is an ag lock and that comes directly from HS level from players that know him. Which pains me because I've seen him in person post de-commitment and he is more impressive live. Those that say he cannot be a star WR and will turn to TE or DE are not looking closely enough. Top player in state no question. I will always wonder what happened to this recruitment.

[TFloss32]

Louisiana Tech's coach, Sonny Dykes, has taken the Cal opening:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8718273/sonny-dykes-hired-california-new-coach

[TFloss32]

Louisville head coach, Charlie Strong, has turned down Tennessee:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8714108/charlie-strong-remain-coach-louisville-cardinals

[TFloss32]

OL Trey Hopkins is out for the year with a stress fracture in his leg.

[TFloss32]

Was hoping it was Robbie Rhodes.

edit: In reference to the "surprise" guest

No Rhodes according to 24/7.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas has made contact with RB Corey Clement of Glassboro, NJ this week. He's currently committed to Wisconsin but obviously their new hire will be key in whether or not he decides to open up his recruitment. That's all for now.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Corey-Clement-133919

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0Y0skspK9Q&feature=fvst

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting that JUCO QB Nick Marshall is supposed to visit Texas in January.

[TFloss32]

There isn't an official visitors list out there for banquet yet, but it should look like the following assuming all of the commitments show up. No commitment is still in the playoffs except for S Erik Huhn and he's been injured all year, so he could still attend. TE Geoff Swaim may not be able to make it in from California and DT A'Shawn Robinson will be officially visiting USC.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
OL, Andrew Billings, Waco High
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Desmond Harrison, Contra Costa CC (San Pablo, CA)
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
DE, Za'Darius Smith, East Mississippi CC (Scooba, MS)
LB, De'Vondre Campbell, Hutchinson CC (Hutchinson, KS)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
CB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop
S, Erik Huhn, Cibolo Steele
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston
***Surprise Visitor***

[TFloss32]

Forgot to mention that Mack is not allowing any sort of media coverage at banquet outside of the Longhorn Network and he says he will wait to name a starter for the Alamo Bowl.

[DesignatedT]

Justin Manning is announcing today at 4PM CT.

Ricky Seals-Jones is announcing Monday at 10AM CT

FYI

[TheMex]

Justin Manning is announcing today at 4PM CT. Ricky Seals-Jones is announcing Monday at 10AM CT FYI Im seeing Justin Manning to A&M all over twitter. And RSJ is an A&M lock. Sickest class man. Congrats.

[the chronic]

Im seeing Justin Manning to A&M all over twitter. And RSJ is an A&M lock. Sickest class man. Congrats.

Just heard RSJ has told some close people it will be A&M - this is not internet rumors but from family (I got cousins in '13 and '14 classes and they know guys from camps).

Manning about to announce, still be shocked if not OU, we'll see...

[the chronic]

Manning to Ags, wow.

[DesignatedT]

:tu

RSJ on Monday.

[DesignatedT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpTDQwU7Dc&feature=youtu.be

[TheMex]

Manning to Ags, wow.
Im glad he picked Ags, between them and OU, I rather he goes to a team we don't play. I stopped hearing about him a long time ago and it seems like Robinson jumped him in the rankings but Im sure him and Robinson are 1a and 1b best DT in the class in Texas.

[Sisk]

Pretty surprised - thought he was OU bound. 4 of the top 20 DT's verbally committed.

[DesignatedT]

2014 LB Hoza Scott set to announce December 12.

[Sisk]

Pretty crazy:


"Texas A&M now has 5 DTs in its class. Four of them OU offered. #Sooners still without a DT commit."

[ColinB]

That is pretty impressive. Well done, Ags.

[the chronic]

2014 LB Hoza Scott set to announce December 12.

Manning, RSJ and Hoza all in one week, when is last time Ags had recruiting week like that? Top player in state for '13 and '14 days apart.

Now I know how the Ags have felt over the last decade watching Horns recruit.:bang

[the chronic]

Im glad he picked Ags, between them and OU, I rather he goes to a team we don't play. I stopped hearing about him a long time ago and it seems like Robinson jumped him in the rankings but Im sure him and Robinson are 1a and 1b best DT in the class in Texas.

Gotta disagree Mex. Ultimately on surface having Sooners suck seems great. But you need your conference to represent in the end. That has been Texas' problem -- all the money grubbing at the expense of conference partners and you are stuck with teams OK with that and they can't be competitive with other top teams. Texas needs OU to be a top team.

After watching Robinson at the opening I think he is clearly top D-lineman in state - actually close 2nd in state behind only RSJ IMO. Hopefully we can cling on to his recruitment. Thankfully USC has stunk it up this season as well b/c he was really hot on them.

[DesignatedT]

Also, for those wondering about how many guys we have signed and attrition and all that this is what it's looking like for our class:

Currently 33 commits (hopefully 34 with RSJ)

Early enrollees who will count back to last season:

WR Jaquay Williams
LB Reggie Chevis
ATH Alex Sezer
DE Jordan Points
LB Kenny Flowers (juco)
LB Brett Wade
TE Cameron Clear (juco)
OL Jeremiah Stuckey (juco)

8 out of 34 will count back towards last season. The Aggies can count a total of 9 to 11 back to last years class.(not sure) That now leaves the total of commits at 26.

These are the guys that are committed but not expected to make it in:

WR Derrick Griffin (grades)
DT Kerrick Huggins (grades)
DB Victor Davis (grades)
QB Kohl Stewart (MLB)

Now after all this you're looking at 22 commits being counted towards this year which makes a lot more sense for those wondering.

[the chronic]

After watching Robinson at the opening I think he is clearly top D-lineman in state - actually close 2nd in state behind only RSJ IMO. Hopefully we can cling on to his recruitment. Thankfully USC has stunk it up this season as well b/c he was really hot on them.

BTW Sumlin is going after A'Shawn hard if that hasn't already been posted.

[Thompson]

Now I know how the Ags have felt over the last decade watching Horns recruit.:bang

Not yet you don't; give it a decade, though, and you will. :lol

[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently Texas has reached out to a third JUCO quarterback. This time it is Jake Waters out of Iowa Western. He led Iowa Western to a NJAA National Championship a few days ago. From what I've heard, he was down to Penn State, N.C. State and Kansas State. He threw 39 touchdowns and three interceptions this past season.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jake-Waters-139953