2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[Bloeddyr10]

According to 24/7, '15 DT Daylon Mack out of Gladewater, has received an offer.

Apparently the Texas coaches has reached out to runningback Johnny Jefferson out of Shoemaker High School. But he turned them down.
A few of his tweets:
"UT try to take me away from Baylor"

"They thought they was gone get me to decommitted ... Naaaa not happen Im A Baylor Bear !!"

[Vito Corleone]

We have had some great classes over the last 3 years and done absolutely nothing with them, lets see what we get when we have to fill up on 3-star kids.

[the chronic]

Impressive Floss, your 2013 class thread now has over 500,000 views. You've built up quite an audience.

[Sisk]

2014 LB Cameron Hampton is in college station today and rumors are he could commit today. Currently holds offers from LSU, OU, horns, and others.

[Sisk]

He left campus without committing.

[DMX7]

We have had some great classes over the last 3 years and done absolutely nothing with them, lets see what we get when we have to fill up on 3-star kids.

Colt McCoy was a 3 star and Garret Gilbert was a 5 star. How did that work out for us?

[ThePop]

Benenoch pretty much 99% confirmed to commit to either Baylor or UCLA. Can't believe schools like OU and Texas will not finish in his top 2.

[DesignatedT]

Texas stopped recruiting him, just as A&M did.

[Sisk]

Colt McCoy was a 3 star and Garret Gilbert was a 5 star. How did that work out for us?

Whatever makes you feel good.

[DMX7]

Whatever makes you feel good.

Whatever makes you feel good.

[DMX7]

Player Profile: Johnny Manziel
Rivals Rating: 3 - Star

http://rivals.yahoo.com/tamu/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Manziel-89597

[the chronic]

Texas stopped recruiting him, just as A&M did.


That has been the common belief, but actually Texas didn't stop recruiting Benenoch. They may have backed off somewhat? But Texas coaches just visited Benenoch's HS within the last week.

[leemajors]

Diaz to FIU?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/12/8/3743448/coaching-rumors-manny-diaz-to-florida-international

[DesignatedT]

That has been the common belief, but actually Texas didn't stop recruiting Benenoch. They may have backed off somewhat? But Texas coaches just visited Benenoch's HS within the last week.

I don't like him anyway. He's just a big body.

[TheMex]

Tuberville to Cincy. Wow!!

Does Tech have any recruits that we can steal? A WR possibly?

[DMX7]

Diaz to FIU?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/12/8/3743448/coaching-rumors-manny-diaz-to-florida-international

Please be true! That man has got to go!

[DMX7]

Tuberville to Cincy. Wow!!

Does Tech have any recruits that we can steal? A WR possibly?

Are you kidding? Tech has like no commits that we even offered.

[ColinB]

Wouldn't mind Lauderdale.

[ThePop]

Yep Lauderdale is the only decent guy they have.

[TFloss32]

The final list of visitors is below. TE Durham Smythe did not make it in because his parents supposedly had obligations (he's rumored to be a soft verbal), DT A'Shawn Robinson did make it to USC, S Erik Huhn didn't visit because of the high school playoffs and the surprise visitor did not show. No name was given but it's a JUCO LB according to 24/7.

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
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

JUCO DE Za'Darius Smith was not at the banquet last night but arrived in Austin this morning with his mother:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/900/749/749900.jpg

[TFloss32]

Diaz to FIU?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/12/8/3743448/coaching-rumors-manny-diaz-to-florida-international

Rumor out there that Florida State is also looking at him for their open defensive coordinator position.

[TFloss32]

Tuberville to Cincy. Wow!!

Does Tech have any recruits that we can steal? A WR possibly?

Have to wonder if they'd take a shot at Kingsbury.

[TFloss32]

Hadn't seen this posted yet, but 24/7 reported recenty that Texas has all but moved on from QB Tanner McEvoy of Arizona Western College. It could be just a matter of Harsin liking the other two JUCO QBs more.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from JUCO QB Jake Waters of Iowa Western who is officially visiting Kansas State this weekend (24/7):

"I would definitely like to get down there (Texas)," Waters said on Thursday night. "I would definitely be interested in them."

"I talked to Coach Harsin and he told me that if I really am interested in going down to Texas that he would make that happen. He told me they have a QB friendly offense and that they have a lot of weapons around the position."

"They (Alabama) came by the school yesterday," Waters explained. "They told me they liked me, that they wanted me to visit, but it kind of depends on what their quarterback does (as it relates to the NFL draft). They told me they'd know more about his decision next week."

[TFloss32]

Three defensive players for Oregon State arrested and likely out for Alamo Bowl:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/08/three-beavers-arrested-for-assault/

[TFloss32]

Some film on JUCO QB Jake Waters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXNxO385-k

[Vito Corleone]

Watched the video of Jake waters and the only thing I could tell was that he is 100x the player that case McCoy is.

[ThePop]

Naashon Hughes has an official offer now and won't grayshirt

[TFloss32]

Naashon Hughes has an official offer now and won't grayshirt

Easily the best news from an extremely boring banquet weekend. Happy for the guy.

[TFloss32]

A few pictures of JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell on his official visit to UT:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/401715_290064537762930_1208051791_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/487056_290065217762862_303739337_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/403537_290065034429547_1516208770_n.jpg

[TFloss32]

WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL told a national 24/7 reporter today that his next official visit should be Texas.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the coach of OL/DL Andrew Billings after his official visit to UT (24/7):

“I had a chance to talk to them for a little bit this afternoon,” said Herbst. “From all accounts, it sounds like they had a really good time. In fact, they said it went way better than expected. Andrew really, really liked it. He enjoyed his time down there in Austin.”

“They’re going to sit down this week and discuss it all,” Herbst explained. “They had some prior commitment to sit down with a few certain people to discuss everything. They’ll fulfill that and talk everything over. That will happen before they announce anything.”

“It’s not set in stone yet, but I think he will go ahead and announce this week,” Herbst told Hookem.com. “That’s probably what is going to happen anyway.”

“I’m about 95-percent sure that won’t be happening (official visits to Arizona State and Mizzou),” said Herbst. “I’m almost certain he’s going to stay in state now. He told Arizona State he would be making that visit to them on January 18th, but I don’t look for that to happen now. I believe we’ll definitely have a decision before then.”

[TFloss32]

JUCO OL Desmond Harrison informed 24/7 that he'll use his final official visit for USC next weekend.

[DMX7]

Here's a break down of Texas' 5th Ranked (per Rivals.com) 2009 Recruiting Class:

1) LB Tariq Allen (4*) - no longer on the team.

2) OL Thomas Ashcraft (4*) - backup

3) DB Eryon Barnett (4*) - transferred to Montana State

4) DB Marcus Davis (4*) - transferred to Oregon

5) QB Garrett Gilbert (5*) - transferred to SMU

6) TE Trey Graham (3*) - right knee injury in 2010 fall camp derailed career

7) DT Calvin Howell (4*) - transferred to Illinois State

8) DT Derek Johnson (4*) - transferred to Arkansas State after 2009 season

9) DE Dominique Jones (3*) - no longer on the team

10) OT Paden Kelley (3*) - announced he was no longer playing football

11) DT Kyle Kriegel (3*) - Backup who switched from DT to OL in 2010 and back to DT in 2012

12) TE Barrett Matthews (3*) - Backup TE

13) DE Tevin Mims (4*) - transferred to Navarro Junior College in 2011 and to South Florida in 2012

14) LB Patrick Nkwopara (3*) - no longer on the team

15) DE Alex Okafor (5*) - Headed for the NFL

16) OL Garrett Porter (4*) - Backup C and OG

17) WR Greg Timmons (4*) - left the team after 2010

18) S Kenny Vaccaro (4*) - On his way to the NFL

19) OG Mason Walters (5*) - A starter and seen as a leader

20) DT Chris Whaley (4*) - Was the only RB in the class, but now is trying to recreate Henry Melton's path

[ThePop]

That makes me sick. 08 and 09 classes are a big part of why we're not winning like we should.

Calvin Howell technically transferred, but he was really kicked off the team for his marijuana arrest.

[DMX7]

Calvin was actually a good player. We could have used a run stopping type DT. Too bad.

[TFloss32]

Facebook post from JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell after his UT visit:

"I REALLY ENJOYED MY VISIT AND IM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT'S AHEAD #HOOK EM HORNS"

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that the UT staff told OL/DL Andrew Billings that his scholarship offer is now for defensive tackle as well. He had been offered strictly as an offensive lineman up until this past weekend. Goes to show how badly he's wanted in Austin.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods also mentioned that the staff informed OL/DL Jake Raulerson that they'd like him to start at DE once he enrolls.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas should be by Iowa Western today to see JUCO QB Jake Waters.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from JUCO OL Desmond Harrison after his official visit to Texas (24/7):

“My visit was good,” Harrison said Sunday. “What I saw down in Austin was great. The coaching staff, the players and everybody I met were great. There was nothing negative, I enjoyed all of it.”

“Coach Searels told me I could come in and help a lot at left tackle. He said they really need me and thought I was a great fit. I talked a lot with Desmond Jackson, Paul Boyette, Sheroid Evans and Kennedy Estelle. Desmond was my host, I knew Sheroid from junior high and Kennedy talked to me a lot about the offensive line. Kennedy said I would be a great fit and how they were going to develop into a dominant offensive line in the future,” he said.

“I don’t know for sure when I will decide. They (Texas and Oklahoma) are pretty much even right now and I’m probably going to visit USC next weekend (Dec. 14)," he said. "Those plans should be finalized Monday. After the visit, I’m going back home to North Carolina and talking everything over with my mom and family. I’m not in a rush to commit, and want to be sure of everything before I do commit anywhere.”

“I can’t say there was a difference in the my thoughts on how well the visits went. They were different, all of them have some things different, but I could see myself at Texas or Oklahoma,” he said

[TFloss32]

Boise State head coach, Chris Petersen, linked to yet another job. He's supposedly interviewing with Wisconsin this morning:

http://www.thebig1070.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=125287&article=10626055

[TFloss32]

Reminder that WR Ricky Seals-Jones will be making his commitment this morning and it should be A&M.

2014 DE/LB Hoza Scott will be announcing on Wednesday.

[TFloss32]

Pittsburgh Steelers OL coach, Sean Kugler, has been hired for UTEP's opening.

http://www.minerrush.com/2012/12/8/3743764/reports-sean-kugler-is-utep-head-coach

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that OL/DL Andrew Billings has plans to announce his commitment on Thursday.

[TFloss32]

For those wondering about the Texas Tech job, there are three names being talked about:

Chad Morris (Clemson offensive coordinator, former head coach of Lake Travis HS)
Kliff Kingsbury (Texas A&M offensive coordinator, former Texas Tech QB)
Brent Venables (Clemson defensive coordinator, former OU defensive coordinator)

[Sisk]

RSJ has committed to Texas A&M.

[TFloss32]

Forgot to mention that OL Caleb Benenoch is set to announce around 11 a.m.

[Sisk]

Found this interesting

“@TamuHighlights: Seals-Jones said when he got hurt he had to find out from a website that t.u. (where he was currently commited) was no longer recruiting him”

[TFloss32]

Impressive Floss, your 2013 class thread now has over 500,000 views. You've built up quite an audience.

I just click on this thread a hundred times a day and pad my stats! :smokin

2014's thread should be interesting since apathy is starting to set in with a lot of Texas fans. The idea of Mack coming back for one more go has a lot of people down, but I'm sure us hardcore guys will manage somehow.

[the chronic]

Found this interesting

“@TamuHighlights: Seals-Jones said when he got hurt he had to find out from a website that t.u. (where he was currently commited) was no longer recruiting him”


that tweet is ignorant. texas did not pull a scholly b/c he got injured. the timing of this does not even line up. not to mention texas has honored scholarships of players that were diagnosed by doctor to never being able to play football again before they signed.

it is because a) they felt like it was wasted effort and they thought there was no way he was going to re-commit, or b) they felt shady practices were going on with his recruitment.

i think they (wrongly) stopped recruiting him b/c the negative recruiting was so strong and was impacting him and they thought he was lost cause. bad move. dude is top player in state.

[Vito Corleone]

Found this interesting

“@TamuHighlights: Seals-Jones said when he got hurt he had to find out from a website that t.u. (where he was currently commited) was no longer recruiting him”

wow, that is so misleading, especially since we have 2 lower ranked kids with serious season ending injuries still committed.

RSJ is showing himself to be a total POS, good luck to aggsy with that kid.

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[Bloeddyr10]

Caleb Benenoch is officially a UCLA commit.

[DesignatedT]

lol Baylor.

[TFloss32]

Caleb Benenoch is officially a UCLA commit.

Wow. Figured he'd stay close to mama and go Baylor.

[Fpoonsie]

Found this interesting

“@TamuHighlights: Seals-Jones said when he got hurt he had to find out from a website that t.u. (where he was currently commited) was no longer recruiting him”

Rofl. God bless the internet and gullible nigbrains.

[the chronic]

RSJ is showing himself to be a total POS, good luck to aggsy with that kid.


there's nothing wrong with this kid. the reality is the ags just out recruited us IMO. i will always wonder why we stopped recruiting him :bang

let's just say i am very close to a '14 player that is being recruited this year by texas and the ags. and the feedback i got is they are negatively recruiting the hell outta these kids. the staff sat him down and literally went through past classes from texas and how much attrition we've had and how many players faded away - literally player by player. emphasis on how many players were top recruits and transferred, etc. and this guy on defense, so i can only imagine if they are recruiting WRs and can talk about our QB issues etc. i'm not a fan of negative recruiting but hell, when they are recruiting WRs they are going to do what it takes to land these kids.

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS on his report that FIU is interested in Diaz: "I don't think there are any young coaches more respected than Manny."

[TFloss32]

Bobby Petrino has landed. Western Kentucky agrees to booze and lots of strange:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8732857/bobby-petrino-coach-western-kentucky-hilltoppers-source-says

[TFloss32]

Darrell Wyatt stopped in Mount Pleasant to see 2014 WR KD Cannon last Thursday, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas should be by Iowa Western today to see JUCO QB Jake Waters.

Waters has told at least one media outlet that he's pretty much narrowed it down to Kansas State and Penn State. Sounds like Texas needs to offer quick and convince him to delay his decision.

[Bloeddyr10]

According to De'Vondre Campbell himself (Facebook), there is 50 percent chance that he will be playing for Texas.

[Blake]

For those wondering about the Texas Tech job, there are three names being talked about:

Chad Morris (Clemson offensive coordinator, former head coach of Lake Travis HS)
Kliff Kingsbury (Texas A&M offensive coordinator, former Texas Tech QB)
Brent Venables (Clemson defensive coordinator, former OU defensive coordinator)

There are a few more than that, tbh.

[Sisk]

There are a few more than that, tbh.

Who?

[TFloss32]

Texas Tech offensive coordinator, Neal Brown, has been hired for the same position at Kentucky.

[TFloss32]

There are a few more than that, tbh.

Only other names I've seen are Briles and Georgia offensive coordinator, Mike Bobo.

Who else have you read about?

[Sisk]

wow, that is so misleading, especially since we have 2 lower ranked kids with serious season ending injuries still committed.

RSJ is showing himself to be a total POS, good luck to aggsy with that kid.


RSJ's Mom: When asked about how they found out Texas was withdrawing his
offer, she stated that she found out by searching google. A reporter in
the room asked, "that's how you found out?"

Her reply: "Not even a phone call, that's Texas..."

[TheMex]

Jerry Gray

http://m.kcbd.com/autojuice?targetUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.kcbd.com%2fst ory%2f20306718%2fdefensive-coordinator-for-titans-interested-in-tubervilles-job

[TFloss32]

Jerry Gray

http://m.kcbd.com/autojuice?targetUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.kcbd.com%2fst ory%2f20306718%2fdefensive-coordinator-for-titans-interested-in-tubervilles-job

A defensive-minded head coach in Lubbock?!

[DesignatedT]

Gray would make a fine coach but that would be an odd fit.

[DesignatedT]

According to Rivals, LB Reuben Foster (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reuben-Foster-108287;_ylt=AnBUlwiMQdKsUeWqJewQnlxGPZB4) will make an official visit to A&M

[yavozerb]

According to Rivals, LB Reuben Foster (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reuben-Foster-108287;_ylt=AnBUlwiMQdKsUeWqJewQnlxGPZB4) will make an official visit to A&M

I know this has been discussed in the past but why do we mix ATM recruting info with UT info? I enjoy reading both schools news and with ATM stepping up and out this year I think is as good a time as any to start a thread on just ATM info. Just a thought

[TFloss32]

OK State offensive coordinator, Todd Monken, has been named the new head coach at Southern Miss:

http://newsok.com/article/3736427/

[DesignatedT]

I know this has been discussed in the past but why do we mix ATM recruting info with UT info? I enjoy reading both schools news and with ATM stepping up and out this year I think is as good a time as any to start a thread on just ATM info. Just a thought

We don't have a TFloss.

[TFloss32]

According to Rivals, LB Reuben Foster (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reuben-Foster-108287;_ylt=AnBUlwiMQdKsUeWqJewQnlxGPZB4) will make an official visit to A&M

He's going to leave College Station with a giant "Johnny Heisman" tattoo on his ass. That guy...

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/reuben-foster-auburn-tattoo-530x314.jpg

[TFloss32]

We don't have a TFloss.

Touché.

[the chronic]

According to Rivals, LB Reuben Foster (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Reuben-Foster-108287;_ylt=AnBUlwiMQdKsUeWqJewQnlxGPZB4) will make an official visit to A&M


Taking Cameron Echols-Luper could be a well calculated risk by the Ags if you can get Foster on campus. For those that don't know Luper (Ag commit) is a close friend and HS teammate of Foster at Auburn HS. Some friends of mine on the circuit joked like 6 months ago that Luper would probably get some big time offers added this year due to this relationship. He is a good player but somebody I thought was a stretch for a program like A&M especially with Ags limited space and momentum. I must say the A&M staff is no holds barred and it is paying off in recruiting, I hope the Texas staff is taking notes.

For those that aren't aware Foster is without questions one of the best players in the country if not the best. That said I think this could be a case of lip service to a friend and would not surprise me if he doesn't make it for a visit. Can't ignore A&M momentum though.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that OL/DL Andrew Billings has plans to announce his commitment on Thursday.

Not a surprise, but this decision date has been pushed back.

[TFloss32]

Boise State head coach, Chris Petersen, linked to yet another job. He's supposedly interviewing with Wisconsin this morning:

http://www.thebig1070.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=125287&article=10626055

Petersen did not interview after all.

[TFloss32]

South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore says he will enter NFL Draft:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/marcus-lattimore-reportedly-enter-nfl-draft-instead-returning-174219268--ncaaf.html

[Bloeddyr10]

Rivals mentions RB Adam Taylor out of Katy High School as a possible Texas target.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Adam-Taylor-127994

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh93rTtOmA4

Also, former Texas target '14 RB Devon Thomas of Broken Arrow (Ok.) has decommitted from Oklahoma. Or Oklahoma pulled his offer, I'm not sure.

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

[TFloss32]

Rivals mentions RB Adam Taylor out of Katy High School as a possible Texas target.

Glad you posted this because I had forgotten that Texas picked up his film. He was a big fan of UT at one time if my memory serves me right. Katy is just destroying everyone right now.


Also, former Texas target '14 RB Devon Thomas of Broken Arrow (Ok.) has decommitted from Oklahoma. Or Oklahoma pulled his offer, I'm not sure.

He's had undisclosed behavioral issues and didn't play much this season. I wouldn't be surprised if the offer was pulled but damn that was quick.

[TFloss32]

K Matt McCrane of Brownwood, who Texas was looking at as a preferred walk-on, committed to Kansas State yesterday. He mentioned that a full ride from another school was too much to pass up even though he grew up loving UT and attended several games this year.

[TFloss32]

A national reporter from 24/7 tweeted this morning that Mack Brown is in Alabama recruiting today. I'm not sure if he's there to see a specific prospect but I do know that JUCO DE Za'Darius Smith is originally from Alabama.

[TFloss32]

Some recruiting notes from 24/7...

-word is that Tennessee no longer considers JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell a commitment and they know Texas is legit competition. A coach from Tennessee will head to Hutchinson CC today to see him. Worth noting that the coach responsible for recruiting Campbell to Tennessee was once on the staff at Hutchinson CC, so that is a connection that Texas will have to overcome. Campbell plans to sign his LOI on December 19th and he'll have three years of eligibility at his next school.

-bad news of the morning is JUCO QB Jake Waters saying that he's shutting down his visits and won't make a trip to Austin. Bryan Harsin is still scheduled to meet with him in Iowa today, so there's an outside chance that things could change. Waters' current plan is to announce on Thursday and he'll be choosing from Kansas State and Penn State. Texas has not offered.

-TE Durham Smythe continues to be the one name mentioned when it comes to de-commitment rumors. The fact that he was unable to attend last weekend's banquet is not helping things. Notre Dame and Stanford are the two schools being talked about and while there's nothing of substance to mention right now, 24/7 made a good point that Texas could be the last to know if anything changes.

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS
Been told that Texas OC Bryan Harsin is expected to interview for the ARK St head coaching job.

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS
Been told that Texas OC Bryan Harsin is expected to interview for the ARK St head coaching job.


San Jose State is another opening to watch with Harsin. Their athletic director, Gene Bleymaier, was at Boise State for decades before being fired in August 2011.

[TFloss32]

WR Devin Lauderdale of Houston Bellaire just de-commited from Texas Tech.

I offer if I'm in Mack's shoes and the kid checks out. I don't see Rhodes happening at all.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Devin-Lauderdale-128370

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLtNDMMag18

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS
Been told that Texas OC Bryan Harsin is expected to interview for the ARK St head coaching job.


OrangeBloods confirmed that Harsin is interviewing with Arkansas State today.

[Ballin42]

What players are possibly leaving early for the NFL?

[ThePop]

What players are possibly leaving early for the NFL?

No one

[TheMex]

What players are possibly leaving early for the NFL?
Just Jackson Jeffcoat but he recently said that he was coming back.

[leemajors]

Article on how much Robinson likes USC now:

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/12/11/3756256/ashawn-robinson-usc-trojans-official-visit-texas-longhorns-football-recruiting

[stretch]

Article on how much Robinson likes USC now:

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2012/12/11/3756256/ashawn-robinson-usc-trojans-official-visit-texas-longhorns-football-recruiting

smh

[the chronic]

MAX_olson: Tanner McEvoy told me he gets sense Texas isn't interested. If so, not looking like UT ends up with any of 3 juco QBs it evaluated.

[the chronic]

I have no idea how much credibility can be given to this site but it is reporting Harsin to Arkansas State.

http://www.sportinglifearkansas.com/a-state-set-to-name-new-head-coach-of-the-red-wolves/

[Sisk]

It's all over twitter now too. Not that that is credible, but yeah.

[TheMex]

Orangebloods saying that there will be an announcement tomorrow at 2pm.

[Ballin42]

What are the possible replacements for Harsins job?

[ThePop]

Applewhite

[ColinB]

278731782399094784

:lol

[Ballin42]

Maybe this will keep some of them around... Like the ones that didn't get along with him, which seems to be a good amount of players.

[ThePop]

It's an odd feeling, I just don't care anymore. When Muschamp left I was panicking, now I feel no positive or negative emotions towards this program.

[ColinB]

Doesn't bother me at all. Harsin really couldn't do much anyway under Mack Brown. Brown is just way too conservative.

Hope this doesn't mean we see Case start next year though, haha.

[ThePop]

Doesn't bother me at all. Harsin really couldn't do much anyway under Mack Brown. Brown is just way too conservative.

Hope this doesn't mean we see Case start next year though, haha.

Didn't even consider the QB situation. Harsin was the main guy sticking up for Ash .

[TFloss32]

Applewhite

+1. I'd like to see Applewhite to offensive coordinator and QBs, hire Claude Mathis of DeSoto HS for RBs.

[TheMex]

Two years ago when I found out that Muschamp and Akina were leaving I felt sick. With Harsin, I couldn't care less. I don't see this as a downgrade but also not an upgrade. We'll see what happens.

[TheMex]

+1. I'd like to see Applewhite to offensive coordinator and QBs, hire Claude Mathis of DeSoto HS for RBs.
If that's the case, do we go after their RB too??

[leemajors]

Category 2012 2011
Points Per Game 36.1 (24)
28.1 (55)
Rush YPC 4.67 (45) 4.47 (39)
Rush TD 31 (20) 24 (40)
Pass YPA 8.6 (12) 6.9 (64)
QB Rating 155.4 (12) 122.1 (89)
Total Offense YPP 6.41 (21) 5.39 (70)
3rd Down Convert 50.3% (8) 43.7% (34)
Red Zone Attempts 60 (20) 53 (39)
Red Zone Score% 85% (37) 72% (110)
Red Zone TD% 70% (23) 51% (104)

It may not have shown in some games, but the offense improved at a fairly high rate overall this year. I have no faith in Applewhite whatsoever, personally. I don't even know why Harsin took this job having to share a title with him.

[TFloss32]

Longhorn Network reporting that Applewhite is Texas' new play caller and Wyatt has been promoted to co-offensive coordinator. The title change for Wyatt is likely a way to get him more money and prevent him from going elsewhere. Unfortunately, Mack is still the boss, but hopefully we see a more up-tempo offense under this new arrangement.

[TFloss32]

If that's the case, do we go after their RB too??

It'd be worth a shot. I just think Mathis would be an excellent hire and a great recruiter for the DFW area.

[Kermit]

Dumpster fire.

[Bloeddyr10]

+1. I'd like to see Applewhite to offensive coordinator and QBs, hire Claude Mathis of DeSoto HS for RBs.

What is it about Mathis that makes him such a popular choice by Texas fans? I know he is well respected and like by the other HS coaches in Texas, and that he will give Texas a huge advantage in Texas recruiting. But I know nothing else. Didn't he have the RB coaching job at Houston for a month or so?

Basically, I just want to know why he should have the job instead of a proven RB coach at the collegiate level. No offense or anything, just cure curiosity.

Personally, I would rather let Major keep his RB job and let him be the OC. Then hire an old QB coach with a proven record of developing QB's, and with no desire to leave the program if he is offered an OC or HC job somewhere else. Texas needs stability right now, IMO.

[Kermit]

What is it about Mathis that makes him such a popular choice by Texas fans? I know he is well respected and like by the other HS coaches in Texas, and that he will give Texas a huge advantage in Texas recruiting. But I know nothing else. Didn't he have the RB coaching job at Houston for a month or so?

Basically, I just want to know why he should have the job instead of a proven RB coach at the collegiate level. No offense or anything, just cure curiosity.

Personally, I would rather let Major keep his RB job and let him be the OC. Then hire an old QB coach with a proven record of developing QB's, and with no desire to leave the program if he is offered an OC or HC job somewhere else. Texas needs stability right now, IMO.

They'll get stability when Mack leaves.

[Vito Corleone]

Texas will never have stability with it's staff, we will aways get the best assistants and we will always be a launching pad for them to get head coaching gigs

[coyotes_geek]

I have no faith in Applewhite whatsoever, personally. I don't even know why Harsin took this job having to share a title with him.

Granted I'm an outsider, but I don't get the fascination with Applewhite as a coach either. The fact that 5 years into having that co-OC title, Mack still feels the need to pair Applewhite up with yet another co-OC should be a pretty big indicator to everyone that Mack doesn't think Major can do the job. Major not even getting to coach the very position he played is also telling.

[TheMex]

Granted I'm an outsider, but I don't get the fascination with Applewhite as a coach either. The fact that 5 years into having that co-OC title, Mack still feels the need to pair Applewhite up with yet another co-OC should be a pretty big indicator to everyone that Mack doesn't think Major can do the job. Major not even getting to coach the very position he played is also telling. Agreed. It blows me away the fact that Saban hired him as an OC at Alabama.

[coyotes_geek]

Agreed. It blows me away the fact that Saban hired him as an OC at Alabama.

Yep. And one season later he wasn't Saban's OC anymore. Seems pretty obvious in hindsight that Major's return wasn't entirely his idea.

[ThePop]

Durham Smythe is going to decommit soon, so don't be shocked when it happens.

[Blake]

UT would have done good to pick up Neal Brown from the wreckage at Tech.

....but MBTF continues to coddle instead of demand excellence....

[TFloss32]

Durham Smythe is going to decommit soon, so don't be shocked when it happens.

24/7 reporting it's done. He called Diaz (his area recruiter) earlier today and de-committed. I guess Harsin leaving was the excuse he needed to make it official. Too much smoke around his recruitment the past few weeks.

[ColinB]

:lmao

:depressed

[TheMex]

We saw this one coming the day he did not show up to the banquet. Robinson is next.

[leemajors]

Granted I'm an outsider, but I don't get the fascination with Applewhite as a coach either. The fact that 5 years into having that co-OC title, Mack still feels the need to pair Applewhite up with yet another co-OC should be a pretty big indicator to everyone that Mack doesn't think Major can do the job. Major not even getting to coach the very position he played is also telling.

Who knows, he parlayed having a noodle arm and getting creamed by OU yearly into near mythical status on campus

[Kermit]

Granted I'm an outsider, but I don't get the fascination with Applewhite as a coach either. The fact that 5 years into having that co-OC title, Mack still feels the need to pair Applewhite up with yet another co-OC should be a pretty big indicator to everyone that Mack doesn't think Major can do the job. Major not even getting to coach the very position he played is also telling.

The Co shit is a pay of paying an assistant more money to keep them from jumping shit. Wyatt will have nothing to do with play-calling. But it's fucking stupid nonetheless.

[Kermit]

Who knows, he parlayed having a noodle arm and getting creamed by OU yearly into near mythical status on campus

Chris Simmmmmmmsssssssssss.

[TheMex]

Hoza Scott to Aggies

[TFloss32]

Kliff Kingsbury to Tech rumors heating up.

[TFloss32]

A national reporter from 24/7 tweeted this morning that Mack Brown is in Alabama recruiting today. I'm not sure if he's there to see a specific prospect but I do know that JUCO DE Za'Darius Smith is originally from Alabama.

Mack did have an in-home visit with Smith yesterday.

[the chronic]

We saw this one coming the day he did not show up to the banquet. Robinson is next.



http://media.advisorone.com/advisorone/article/2011/11/11/HindenburgCrashing_MI-resize-380x300.JPG

[TFloss32]

Some updates from 24/7...

-Mack made school visits to Celina (OL/DL Jake Raulerson) and Whitewright (QB Tyrone Swoopes) today.

-Texas continues to recruit RB Corey Clement of Glassboro, NJ and the plan is to get him in for an official visit in January. Another name at the position worth keeping an eye on is RB Ke'aun Kinner of Little Elm. He hasn't received much attention this year because he's been behind academically, but things are supposedly looking up for him in the classroom. He rushed for almost 3,000 yards and 28 TDs this season. UT was by his school yesterday.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/606637/#highlights/31737036

-TE Durham Smythe is expected to end up at Stanford.

[TheMex]

I'm hearing Greg Davis to A&M as OC.

[benefactor]

I'm hearing Greg Davis to A&M as OC.
Not sure if serious.

[DMX7]

I'm very excited about the Brian Harsin departure. Having two offensive coordinators is so stupid, and Applewhite is a true Longhorn. We need someone with a little loyalty.

[leemajors]

I'm very excited about the Brian Harsin departure. Having two offensive coordinators is so stupid, and Applewhite is a true Longhorn. We need someone with a little loyalty.

Not sure if serious.

[DMX7]

Not sure if serious.

Very.

[Blake]

What has Applewhite done to deserve this gig?

[DMX7]

What has Applewhite done to deserve this gig?

Oh, just about nothing, but just look at Kliff Kingsbury.

[ThePop]

I'm hearing Greg Davis to A&M as OC.

:lol I needed this

[TFloss32]

OL Christian Westerman is transferring to Arizona State:

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2012/12/report_auburns_christian_weste.html

[TFloss32]

Article from Barking Carnival on Bryan Harsin's departure:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/12/12/3759582/bryan-harsin-arkansas-state-rising-through-the-ranks-or-fleeing-a

[leemajors]

Barking Carnival on Harsin's exit, this part made me :lol


- Harsin and Applewhite had some tension. Both believed they should be the primary coordinator of the offense. Only one was - Harsin. Both are roughly the same age, bright, highly opinionated, and neither felt they should take the backseat to the other. Applewhite was forced to be the junior man in the relationship and he resented Mack's imposition of training wheels. Particularly with a guy he considers his coaching peer.



http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/12/12/3759582/bryan-harsin-arkansas-state-rising-through-the-ranks-or-fleeing-a

[Bloeddyr10]

From ESPN radio:
Don't be surprised if Jimbo Fisher targets Alabama defensive backs coach Jeremy Pruitt after the national championship game for the Seminoles' defensive coordinator job. Jimbo could target Texas defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as well.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Thomas Hammock, Wisconsin's RB coach, is the favorite for Texas' opening now that Applewhite has been promoted.

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hammock_thomas00.html

[TFloss32]

From ESPN radio:
Jimbo could target Texas defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as well.

Hoping FSU or Florida International will pull the trigger.

[TFloss32]

JUCO QB Jake Waters committed to Kansas State this morning.

[TFloss32]

Much better highlights of RB Ke'aun Kinner of Little Elm. Check out the play that starts at the 3:30 mark:

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

[TheMex]

24/7 saying Thomas Hammock, Wisconsin's RB coach, is the favorite for Texas' opening now that Applewhite has been promoted. http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hammock_thomas00.html Isnt there a RB recruit that we were looking at from Wisconsin as well?

[Blake]

Oh, just about nothing, but just look at Kliff Kingsbury.

Kliff absolutely deserves to be an OC.

not sure he deserves to be a head coach this soon.

[TheMex]

Kliff absolutely deserves to be an OC. not sure he deserves to be a head coach this soon. He obviously deserves to be an OC right now, the question is what about before he ended up as an OC in the first place,

[Blake]

He obviously deserves to be an OC right now, the question is what about before he ended up as an OC in the first place,

Kliff had three years as a QB under Leach and as an assistant, he learned from Leach Jr Hologorson while at Houston.

Who did Applewhite learn how to be an OC from?

[TheMex]

Kliff had three years as a QB under Leach and as an assistant, he learned from Leach Jr Hologorson while at Houston. Who did Applewhite learn how to be an OC from? Few coaches that he learned from: Mack Brown, Nick Saban, Todd Graham, Greg Davis, Greg Robinson and Bryan Harsin. Im not saying that he is ready because we won't know until we see results but he has a resume. And yes, I would rather have Kliff than Major right now.

[Blake]

And yes, I would rather have Kliff than Major right now.

of course you would

[TheMex]

of course you would Yup, why not. Even though, Mack doesnt let their OC be free with their own choices. Mack dictates what is done and what is not done. Major was one of the few players in Texas who rebelled against Mack as a play caller and he would audible, Im hoping that Major will do the same as an OC and overrule Mack. But thats highly unlikely.

[Blake]

Exactly

[TheMex]

Exactly So whats your point? I dont get it. That Major is not qualified bc Kliff is better? I dont get it.

[TFloss32]

Isnt there a RB recruit that we were looking at from Wisconsin as well?

RB Corey Clement. Committed to Wisconsin and from Glassboro, NJ.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the high school coach of OL/DL Andrew Billings (24/7):

“Well it sounds like we won’t know anything until next month now,” Herbst explained. “Obviously that wasn’t the news I had earlier in the week, but now that’s the news I have at the moment. They’re going to wait until later in January before a decision is made. He’ll hash out a decision after taking the rest of his visits. That’s where things stand right now.”

“I don’t believe he’ll be visiting Arizona State or Missouri now,” said Herbst. “However, he’s going to take an official visit to both Baylor and TCU. Those will happen somewhere in the middle of January sometime. I don’t think the definite dates are set yet, but that’s where he’ll be going. As I said, from there, he’ll be making a decision. So I would look for it to happen mid to late January.”

“Texas offering him at defensive tackle was really big for him,” Herbst told Hookem.com. “He was really excited about that. I think that’s why there was some confusion earlier in the week in regards to his announcement. Them doing that was really big in his eyes.”

“He basically told them that he wasn’t too keen on the idea of playing on the offensive line,” Herbst said. “He said he didn’t really want to. So they talked it over on his official visit and decided it would be best to offer him as a defensive lineman.”

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS
Three yrs ago Kliff Kingsbury was making under $20k at Houston. Now he's making $2 million a year at Tech. That's a 9,900% increase. Not too shabby...

[DMX7]

Kliff absolutely deserves to be an OC.

not sure he deserves to be a head coach this soon.

I know, I'm talking about him becoming Tech's head coach.

[TheMex]

DMCComasOB: '14 stud DB Jamal Adams MT @ThaJudgeKO: Univ. of Florida just offered me! All glory to God, Thank you for everything you blessed me with.

[Blake]

So whats your point? I dont get it. That Major is not qualified bc Kliff is better? I dont get it.

Not really making any point. I asked a question, you answered.You asked a question, I answered. Then you aid something I concurred with.

[Blake]

I know, I'm talking about him becoming Tech's head coach.

Then yeah....similar to Major.

[leemajors]

Major's well coddlefied for this position tbh

[Ballin42]

From Peter Jenkins.... @RIPS_SHIRT_OFF: Bro Applewhite was doing his thing today I like him in that position rt����

[rkell87]

they have no head coach, O or D coordinator so obviously nobody else had a chance to get the kid as he just wants to attend that school

[TFloss32]

Quotes from RB Ke'aun Kinner of Little Elm (24/7):

“Texas came to my school very recently,” said Kinner. “It was the wide receivers coach, Coach (Darrell) Wyatt. He visited with my coaches and visited with me as well. We talked about school, football and that type of stuff.”

“He said that they had another running back decommit so there was a spot open,” Kinner explained. “Coach Wyatt then told me that spot could be mine, but I need to take the ACT and score a certain grade or higher. If that happens, then he’s going to come back and visit with me. That’s when he said that Texas would offer me. I take it in early January, so hopefully everything will get worked out very soon.”

"There’s no doubt that would be a huge deal to me,” he told Hookem.com. “I love Texas. I’m a huge Longhorn fan, so if they offered I would accept. That would be so crazy. I’m going to do everything I can to make sure I do well on that test. I would love for them to come back and give me a scholarship. I wouldn’t believe it!”

“It’s not just me that likes Texas,” Kinner said. “It’s my whole family. We all love the Longhorns. I’ve grown up watching them and rooting for them every weekend during football season. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been all about Texas. They have such a great winning tradition and I would give just about anything to be a part of that. Plus they offer one of the best educations around, so you can’t go wrong with them. It would really be a dream come true for me.”

“Lately schools like California, Boise State, Baylor, TCU, Illinois, Utah, Oregon, UTSA, Louisiana Monroe, North Texas and others have been in touch and have been asking about me. Texas is the big one though,” said Kinner.

[TFloss32]

@TomahawkNation
Heard from 2 diff sources that Texas' Manny Diaz reached out to Jimbo Fisher about DC opening, but can't confirm he has/will interview.

[Vito Corleone]

Manny sucks and needs to move on, my guess is Mack has told him such

[Bloeddyr10]

OB is reporting something about a new safety target for '13. Anyone who knows who it is?

[TFloss32]

OB is reporting something about a new safety target for '13. Anyone who knows who it is?

I think they may be referencing WR/DB Kyle Fulks of Katy. He's currently commited to Baylor. Really, really fast.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kyle-Fulks-138057

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1524pw3_Vk

[TFloss32]

There are definitely conflicting views when it comes to the promotion of Major Applewhite, but here's a good piece from the LHN on how he's viewed as a players' coach. Hopefully something to look forward to even though Mack is still in charge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ZDhvk_NO0

[DesignatedT]

ZaDarius Smith has narrowed it down to Mississippi State and Texas A&M. A&M has room for 1 more JUCO mid-termer.

Grade risk and A&M DT commit Kerrick Huggins is officially opening up his recruitment. Would be surprised to see another high level BCS program take a chance on him since he has such a long way to go in the classroom.

[DesignatedT]

Top100 LB Mike Mitchell Has Cancelled His Texas A&M Official, what does that mean for Ohio State?

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M picks up a commitment from 2014 WR Jamal Jeffery of Lufkin:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jamal-Jeffery-137702

[TFloss32]

I've wondered for a while now what's taking Mitchell so long. He's had "out-of-state" written on him since the beginning.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting that 2014 CB Darrion Johnson of Brenham has been offered by Texas.

[DesignatedT]

Looks like OU, who's desperately in need of a DT is taking a chance on Huggins.

[The Reckoning]

applewhite has been with the program as long as i remember. when i went to the football camps around 2003 he was always there running drills with us. caught a few passes from him and ate meals with him as well. he's a really down to earth, stand up guy who loves the program. id have no problem with him as OC, honestly.

[leemajors]

I remember he had Ricky's sloppy seconds after ricky went pro, she lived in Dobie and was very, very hot.

[DMX7]

COX has supposedly picked up LHN. It seems like only a matter of time 'till those of use with TWC and Comcast get it.

[TFloss32]

2014 RB Devon Thomas of Broken Arrow, OK has committed to OK State:

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

[TFloss32]

Florida State will not be hiring Diaz...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8753776/florida-state-seminoles-expect-hire-jeremy-pruitt-defensive-coordinator

[Vito Corleone]

Florida State will not be hiring Diaz...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8753776/florida-state-seminoles-expect-hire-jeremy-pruitt-defensive-coordinator

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[TFloss32]

David Ash named the starter for the Alamo Bowl.

[TFloss32]

Florida State will not be hiring Diaz...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8753776/florida-state-seminoles-expect-hire-jeremy-pruitt-defensive-coordinator

OrangeBloods reporting that Manny Diaz was in Dallas today boarding a flight to Miami in business attire. Most are assuming he's going to interview for the Florida International job. He's definitely not on campus.

[DMX7]

OrangeBloods reporting that Manny Diaz was in Dallas today boarding a flight to Miami in business attire. Most are assuming he's going to interview for the Florida International job. He's definitely not on campus.

That's fine with me.

[Vito Corleone]

Sounds like Manny will not be back

[TFloss32]

Sounds like Manny will not be back

If he's interviewing, I'm sure he'll interview very well. Other than the speech impediment, he's great in those situations.

[TFloss32]

Wisconsin's RB coach, Thomas Hammock, will be heading to Arkansas.

[TheMex]

Crap!!!

[TFloss32]

24/7 confirmed that Diaz interviewed with Florida International yesterday. He's now back in Austin.

[TFloss32]

More on Manny Diaz...Florida International is taking things slow for the time being. It's said that their target date for making their new hire is around the time all of the media is in Miami for the Orange Bowl. Another reason for the wait is FIU attempting to kill two birds with one stone. Butch Davis, the former North Carolina head coach, is said to be their main target. Because North Carolina still owes Davis money and FIU now owes Mario Cristobal who they just fired, they're looking for a middle ground on a new contract that works for both parties. Diaz appears to be a strong runner-up being a young, Cuban, charismatic guy and the son of the former mayor of Miami. As of now, he will be the defensive coordinator for UT in the Alamo Bowl.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting that JUCO QB Nick Marshall has stated that he will be delaying his commitment so that he can take an official visit to Texas. He was set to make a decision today between Kansas State and Indiana.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting that JUCO QB Nick Marshall has stated that he will be delaying his commitment so that he can take an official visit to Texas. He was set to make a decision today between Kansas State and Indiana.

Worth noting that Texas could be looking at Marshall as a safety prospect. He originally signed with Georgia as a defensive back.

[coyotes_geek]

Worth noting that Texas could be looking at Marshall as a safety prospect.

Allow me to be the first to congradulate Marshall on the Heisman trophy he's about to win at Kansas State. :)

Sorry, couldn't resist.......

[rjv]

texas loves to play QB's at safety

[TFloss32]

Allow me to be the first to congradulate Marshall on the Heisman trophy he's about to win at Kansas State. :)

Sorry, couldn't resist.......


texas loves to play QB's at safety

That didn't even cross my mind when I posted; so true.

Marshall is clearly a great athlete but his numbers are scary. 18 TDs and 19 INTs in 2012.

[Vito Corleone]

I'd rather play QBs at safety than coaches sons.

[TFloss32]

FYI that recruiting news will be slow until the beginning of January. A "dead period" started yesterday and will last until January 3rd. That means no coaches can visit high schools, no players can visit colleges and no complimentary tickets are given out to games. Phone calls from coaches are permitted once a week to a single prospect. To my knowledge, communication through Facebook is still allowed and players can call coaches as much as they want as always.

The signing period for JUCOs starts tomorrow. JUCO LB De'Vondre Campbell originally intended to sign as early as possible, but he's still waiting for his final grades to determine whether or not he can enroll at his next school in the spring semester. Otherwise, he'll have to wait until summer. The good news is he will still have three years of eligibility. JUCO OL Desmond Harrison will be a summer enrollee.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2014 DE Myles Garrett of Arlington Martin has set a Top 3 of A&M, LSU and TCU. Long way to go, but no Texas.

[TheMex]

DeVondre Campbell to Texas? Can anyone confirm?

[ThePop]

DeVondre Campbell to Texas? Can anyone confirm?

Scott Eklund ‏@ScottEklund (https://twitter.com/ScottEklund)
Hutchinson LB/DE De'Vondre Campbell commits to #Texas (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texas&src=hash)...

247 confirms as well

[TheMex]

Orangebloods now saying that Campbell had NOT committed.

[Blake]

I'd rather play QBs at safety than coaches sons.

Why

[DesignatedT]

Z'darius Smith sent his paperwork into Kentucky this morning. Was being reported that he was down to A&M/MSST but Kentucky hired his JUCO D-Line coach for the same position and he followed. A&M signed JUCO LB Tommy Sanders (http://rivals.yahoo.com/tamu/football/recruiting/player-Tommy-Sanders-141177;_ylt=Ar4s1F0BVWGpBSoqDP9ocw48t5B4) with there last JUCO mid-term spot bringing that total to 9 early commits who count back to 2012.

That puts our total at 25 commits with 2 or 3 not expecting to make it in (2 grade risks and 1 MLB draft). Current targets A&M is still pursuing are LB Isaac Savaiinaea (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Isaac-Savaiinaea-119190), CB Mackensie Alexander (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mackensie-Alexander-130809), WR Stacy Coley (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Stacy-Coley-120153), WR Sebastian Larue (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Sebastian-Larue-131471) and a couple others.

Looks like Mitchell is headed out of state. I wonder how solid Daeshon Hall is to Washington because that's definitely somebody they should take one last look at. Prevot seems solid to SC.

[leemajors]

Why

I believe that is a Blake Gideon dig.

[ThePop]

Z'darius Smith sent his paperwork into Kentucky this morning. Was being reported that he was down to A&M/MSST but Kentucky hired his JUCO D-Line coach for the same position and he followed. A&M signed JUCO LB Tommy Sanders (http://rivals.yahoo.com/tamu/football/recruiting/player-Tommy-Sanders-141177;_ylt=Ar4s1F0BVWGpBSoqDP9ocw48t5B4) with there last JUCO mid-term spot bringing that total to 9 early commits who count back to 2012.

That puts our total at 25 commits with 2 or 3 not expecting to make it in (2 grade risks and 1 MLB draft). Current targets A&M is still pursuing are LB Isaac Savaiinaea (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Isaac-Savaiinaea-119190), CB Mackensie Alexander (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mackensie-Alexander-130809), WR Stacy Coley (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Stacy-Coley-120153), WR Sebastian Larue (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Sebastian-Larue-131471) and a couple others.

Looks like Mitchell is headed out of state. I wonder how solid Daeshon Hall is to Washington because that's definitely somebody they should take one last look at. Prevot seems solid to SC.

Are you posting this for Texas fans to read?

[leemajors]

Are you posting this for Texas fans to read?

Aggies are welcome in this thread, as their recruiting is relevant. T-Floss is fine with it, let it go dude.

[TFloss32]

TE Geoff Swaim signed his Letter of Intent for Texas today.

[TFloss32]

Former Texas signee, DT Quincy Russell of San Antonio Sam Houston, has committed to Oklahoma.

[DesignatedT]

Are you posting this for Texas fans to read?

I know ZaDarius just recently took a visit to you guys. Hall used to be committed. Usually the people reading this thread are recruiting buffs who follow it pretty regularly. I like to know what all teams are doing, especially the ones that we recruit against. At the same time I am kind of posting it for myself as well. Helps me understand it more when I write it out somewhere and I don't really have anywhere else to post it.

[DesignatedT]

Do you know anything regarding Tony Brown TFloss? Any rumors on what schools he's most interested in?

[TFloss32]

A few notes from 24/7...

-RB Corey Clement of Glassboro, NJ is expected to stick with Wisconsin and will not visit Texas.

-WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL remains UT's priority at WR. OrangeBloods reported the exact opposite this morning saying UT has moved on from that recruitment.

-Texas has not given up on JUCO S Shaq Fluker even though he decided to skip UT's annual team banquet. Because Georgia is also recruiting another JUCO safety and Fluker may not be able to enroll at UGA for the spring semester, Texas wants to be there in case he wants/needs another option.

[DesignatedT]

Found this to be an interesting quote:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8756404/mitch-sherman-recruiting-junior-colleges-underpublicized-often-vital-piece-success


Two weeks ago, Alabama offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier visited Waters and Scott Strohmeier's staff at IWCC. The Crimson Tide considered recruiting a junior college quarterback in case AJ McCarron declared early for the NFL draft next month.

Alabama never offered a scholarship. Neither did Texas, which also inquired late about Waters. The Longhorns' former co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin, now the head coach at Arkansas State, told Waters they would consider an offer only if the quarterback agreed in advance to accept it.

Last Thursday, when Waters and defensive end Devon Nash announced their pledges to K-State in a news conference at Hoover Hall, the quarterback's name was trending nationally on Twitter.

[TFloss32]

Z'darius Smith sent his paperwork into Kentucky this morning. Was being reported that he was down to A&M/MSST but Kentucky hired his JUCO D-Line coach for the same position and he followed.

Weird deal. He was a Florida State lean at one time when Stoops was still their defensive coordinator and it's understandable that he would want to follow his DL coach to Kentucky, but he apparently never mentioned Kentucky a single time and all reports on him usually talked about how hard it would be to pull him out of Mississippi.

[TFloss32]

Orangebloods now saying that Campbell had NOT committed.

The Hutchinson CC website went premature on us. I think the announcement had already been written (as Campbell is expected to pick Texas eventually) and someone goofed by publishing it. Campbell says he's going to take at least one more visit in January and then make a decision. Still no word if he'll be able to enroll in the spring.

[TFloss32]

Last Thursday, when Waters and defensive end Devon Nash announced their pledges to K-State in a news conference at Hoover Hall, the quarterback's name was trending nationally on Twitter.

Clearly Waters is going to win the Heisman next year.

[DesignatedT]

Snyder loves him some JUCOs

[TFloss32]

Hey, Texas is still college football's most valuable team according to Forbes. We need some good news around here:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2012/12/19/college-footballs-most-valuable-teams-texas-longhorns-still-on-top/

[TFloss32]

JUCO TE Beau Sandland is headed to Miami.

[TFloss32]

Gary Andersen of Utah State agrees to deal with Wisconsin:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8760368/gary-andersen-utah-state-aggies-become-new-coach-wisconsin-badgers

[TheMex]

Hey, Texas is still college football's most valuable team according to Forbes. We need some good news around here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2012/12/19/college-footballs-most-valuable-teams-texas-longhorns-still-on-top/ This is the crap that embarrasses me and makes me mad bc the athletic department probably thinks that its ok to be average as long as the big $$$$ keep on coming. The day that we fall behind is the day major changes will come in. The major changes that we need in our university to succeed in sports, not in $$$$.

[TFloss32]

This is the crap that embarrasses me and makes me mad bc the athletic department probably thinks that its ok to be average as long as the big $$$$ keep on coming. The day that we fall behind is the day major changes will come in. The major changes that we need in our university to succeed in sports, not in $$$$.

Sad but true.

[TFloss32]

Rumor out there that WR Thomas Johnson has withdrawn from Texas A&M.

[TFloss32]

RB Fozzy Whittaker has signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

[the chronic]

Interesting comparison on KSU and Texas From Matt Hayes - http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/feed/2012-08/firstand10/story/mack-brown-texas-longhorns-trouble-vs-kansas-state-ole-miss-hugh-freeze

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1. I don't want to get on a soapbox but ...

It was fitting, really, that Texas finished another disappointing season earlier this month with a big loss to Kansas State.

No other program more clearly defines or better illustrates the state of the Texas program under Mack Brown than Kansas State.

Kansas State: winning by overachieving.

Texas: losing by underachieving.

“I really believe we’re headed in the right way, in the right direction,” Brown says.

And you want to believe him, you really do. There’s not a more perfect fit for Texas than Brown; the charming, graceful yet punchy-when-he-has-to-be coach who has won big at Texas—but now can’t stop a disturbing down cycle.

Before the Kansas State game earlier this month, Brown said he didn’t have an answer for the Longhorns’ struggles against the Wildcats. They’ve lost to K-State when they had the better team, and lost when they didn’t.

They lost at home, on the road and with one of the teams playing for a championship. All told, five straight losses.

The question: How?

The answer is simple: coaching.

In the three seasons since Texas last played for a national championship in 2009, the Longhorns are 21-16 with no double-digit win seasons, no conference championships and a 2-11 record vs. ranked teams.

In those same three years, K-State—in its second stint under coach Bill Snyder—is 28-10 with two double-digit win seasons, one Big 12 title and a 7-6 record vs. ranked teams.

Now, the biggie: in those three years, Texas has finished third, third and second in the Rivals.com recruiting rankings. K-State finished 63rd, 68th and 58th.

Texas signed 54—more than half an 85-man roster—elite four- and five-star recruits. K-State signed three.

In the last three seasons, K-State beat Texas by a combined 98-51—yet there was Texas president Bill Powers earlier this month steadfastly standing behind Brown with a public statement that Mack has his “full support.”

Two straight blowout losses to Oklahoma. The Longhorn Network is barely breathing. Rival Texas A&M is thriving in the SEC, and new rival TCU went into Austin on Thanksgiving Night and beat the Longhorns.

Mack Brown embodies everything that’s good and right about college football. He’s just not winning enough anymore.

And that’s what this eventually will become—more than likely, by this time next year.

[the chronic]

Rumor out there that WR Thomas Johnson has withdrawn from Texas A&M.

According to my friend Sumlin just said in press conf that he has withdrawn and is deciding on whether he returns, takes time off, or transfers.

[the chronic]

In the three seasons since Texas last played for a national championship in 2009, the Longhorns are 21-16 with no double-digit win seasons, no conference championships and a 2-11 record vs. ranked teams.

In those same three years, K-State—in its second stint under coach Bill Snyder—is 28-10 with two double-digit win seasons, one Big 12 title and a 7-6 record vs. ranked teams.

Now, the biggie: in those three years, Texas has finished third, third and second in the Rivals.com recruiting rankings. K-State finished 63rd, 68th and 58th.

Texas signed 54—more than half an 85-man roster—elite four- and five-star recruits. K-State signed three.



I can directly confirm that coaching staffs are having a field day recruiting against Texas using stats like this. A couple recruits I know say that stats get brought up negative recruiting Texas by every single coaching staff, but in particular the Ags are being extremely aggressive. Certainly can't blame them.

[DesignatedT]

According to Rivals all 6 JUCO commits Texas Tech had, signed with Cincinnati today.

[DMX7]

According to my friend Sumlin just said in press conf that he has withdrawn and is deciding on whether he returns, takes time off, or transfers.

What's his deal?

[Blake]

According to Rivals all 6 JUCO commits Texas Tech had, signed with Cincinnati today.

I saw three. The ones Tubs recruited from mississippi.

I wonder if those jucos will use up their eligibility before Tubs moves on to someplace even lower.

[Vito Corleone]

I think Tubberville realized that the expectations at Tech are much higher than reality of where anyone not named Saban can take them.

[TFloss32]

WR Eldridge Massington committed to UCLA earlier this week.

[Twisted_Dawg]

According to Rivals all 6 JUCO commits Texas Tech had, signed with Cincinnati today.


I saw three. The ones Tubs recruited from mississippi.

I wonder if those jucos will use up their eligibility before Tubs moves on to someplace even lower.

I'm curious as to why those JUCO's would rather go to a smaller program in a conference that is imploding and will likely wind up as a non AQ conference. Even with all of Techs warts, playing in the Big 12 had to have been a better option. I guess they are JUCOs for a reason.

[Blake]

I'm curious as to why those JUCO's would rather go to a smaller program in a conference that is imploding and will likely wind up as a non AQ conference. Even with all of Techs warts, playing in the Big 12 had to have been a better option. I guess they are JUCOs for a reason.

With a juco, you pretty much have to guarantee them starting position from day one.

I'm sure they got that guarantee from Tubs

[Twisted_Dawg]

With a juco, you pretty much have to guarantee them starting position from day one.

I'm sure they got that guarantee from Tubs

As bad as the talent level is at Tech, the would have started.

[Blake]

As bad as the talent level is at Tech, the would have started.

Not if they wanted to develop the younger guys

[TFloss32]

Figured the media would pick this up. Some of you may have seen this on TNT when Johnny Manziel was sitting courtside:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/johnny-manziel-sits-courtside-mavs-game-while-tnt-133721527--ncaaf.html

[Vito Corleone]

LOL aggsy are quick learners when it comes to SEC style cheating

[TFloss32]

Do you know anything regarding Tony Brown TFloss? Any rumors on what schools he's most interested in?

Sorry for the late response on this. I've linked an article that updates things with both Tony and his sister. With Tony, I still think it's LSU and then everyone else with A&M and Texas being legit back-up schools. The school that his sister picks supposedly will have a quite a bit of influence on him and she'll be making her commitment at some point in January. Another thing that can't be overlooked is an "in" that LSU has. It's a weird connection but Tony's godmother is the adopted daughter of LSU's defensive line coach, Brick Haley.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/Ozen-s-Tony-Bealoved-Brown-making-recruiting-4120330.php

[DesignatedT]

Sorry for the late response on this. I've linked an article that updates things with both Tony and his sister. With Tony, I still think it's LSU and then everyone else with A&M and Texas being legit back-up schools. The school that his sister picks supposedly will have a quite a bit of influence on him and she'll be making her commitment at some point in January. Another thing that can't be overlooked is an "in" that LSU has. It's a weird connection but Tony's godmother is the adopted daughter of LSU's defensive line coach, Brick Haley.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/Ozen-s-Tony-Bealoved-Brown-making-recruiting-4120330.php

Thanks for this. Kid is a stud.

[ATX_Horn]

Sorry for the late response on this. I've linked an article that updates things with both Tony and his sister. With Tony, I still think it's LSU and then everyone else with A&M and Texas being legit back-up schools. The school that his sister picks supposedly will have a quite a bit of influence on him and she'll be making her commitment at some point in January. Another thing that can't be overlooked is an "in" that LSU has. It's a weird connection but Tony's godmother is the adopted daughter of LSU's defensive line coach, Brick Haley.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/hs/article/Ozen-s-Tony-Bealoved-Brown-making-recruiting-4120330.php


LSU also has an "in" with 2014 WR Speedy Noil...he happens to be a cousin of LSU RB coach Frank Wilson.

[rjv]

Figured the media would pick this up. Some of you may have seen this on TNT when Johnny Manziel was sitting courtside:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/johnny-manziel-sits-courtside-mavs-game-while-tnt-133721527--ncaaf.html

i get it...kerr went to arizona, manziel was all friendly with harden who went to ASU...

[rjv]

LOL aggsy are quick learners when it comes to SEC style cheating

SEC style cheating must trump big XII cheating

[TFloss32]

LSU also has an "in" with 2014 WR Speedy Noil...he happens to be a cousin of LSU RB coach Frank Wilson.

And Noil's high school coach, Jabbar Juluke, is the uncle of 2014 S Edward Paris. Two guys that were never happening for Texas.

[Thompson]

Figured the media would pick this up. Some of you may have seen this on TNT when Johnny Manziel was sitting courtside:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/johnny-manziel-sits-courtside-mavs-game-while-tnt-133721527--ncaaf.html

Kerr had no basis for his insinuation other than a college kid was sitting courtside. Apparently Manziel's family is rich, and I think he gets money for Heisman-related appearances also. He's already said he bought it himself for his birthday (he's a LeBron James fan).

Kerr is a jackass. Didn't he try to extort an extension from the Spurs by threatening not to play any more in the playoffs after the 2003 WCF unless they extended him for another season? And back in the Suns-Spurs series, he kept trying to argue (as a commentator) that Duncan should be suspended like Amare (while conveniently forgetting to mention his conflict of interest - Kerr was invested in the Suns).

[Thompson]

By the way, I've read that A'Shawn Robinson is bolting Texas for USC. Can anyone confirm?