2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

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

Saw a rumor on OrangeBloods from a random guy but nothing of substance yet. I've had myself prepared since he visited USC as I think that's the one school he'll leave Texas for.

[ThePop]

If we can hold on to Jerrod Heard, he's gonna be a special player. Should be the most hyped UT QB since GG, hopefully with opposite results.

He's about to win Denton Guyer the state championship. Man I wish he could trade spots with Swoopes.
Damon Sayles ‏@DamonSayles (https://twitter.com/DamonSayles)
Jerrod Heard's stats: 144 rushing yards, 5 TDs. 178 passing yards, 2 TDs. Those not good at math: 322 total yards, 7 TDs. #HookEm (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HookEm&src=hash)#txhsfb (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23txhsfb&src=hash)

[Bloeddyr10]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-vvLkwCQAEwDgZ.jpg:large

[Vito Corleone]

LOL Heard looks like he is about 8 years old in that picture. #19 is huge standing next to him.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas may be trying to steal DE Matt Dimon of Katy away from OU. Sounds like he'd be very receptive if things got serious.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Matt-Dimon-131969

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WldOdmYo41Y

[Ballin42]

According to OB A'shawn Robinson talked about his recruitment yesterday... I'm not a member does anyone know what was said?

[DMX7]

"Nothing's changed. I'm still committed"

"I'm just making sure I'm making the right decision"

Says he is still in regular communication with Texas and is excited to be playing in the Army All-American Bowl.

[Ballin42]

Awesome thanks

[TheMex]

He also said that he is still taking his official to Texas in January.

[Bloeddyr10]

I'm thinking about getting a membership for one the recruiting sites. Which one would you guys recommend, ESPN, Rivals or 24/7? I could end up being a subscriber to two of the sites, but I'll figure that out later. So what's your thoughts about the sites?

[ThePop]

Basically the difference between them is who breaks the news first. I had 2 months free on 247 and it was alright, I would recommend them if you had to pick one. Overall though I don't think any of them are worth it since any news they post is spread around to the rest of us very quickly through twitter, shaggy, or in this topic.

[Vito Corleone]

A few years ago we were recruiting a RB from California and he was the top RB in the nation. As it got closer to his commitment date, Ketch was so over the top in his coverage that I have a feeling he really turned off the family on Texas and pushed him to a commitment to Colorado. After watching what Ketch was doing, i cancelled my subscription and will never subscribe again.

[TheMex]

11W Recruiting ‏ @ 11WRecruiting
'14 # Texas commit OL Demetrius Knox RT @ meechy77: Man dang... I'm sorry but I'm going on some Ohio State visits �� it is The Ohio State

[TheMex]

A few years ago we were recruiting a RB from California and he was the top RB in the nation. As it got closer to his commitment date, Ketch was so over the top in his coverage that I have a feeling he really turned off the family on Texas and pushed him to a commitment to Colorado. After watching what Ketch was doing, i cancelled my subscription and will never subscribe again.
I never heard about that. What things did he do? Care to tell us more?

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that OL/DL Andrew Billings has set official visits to TCU (January 11th) and Baylor (January 25th). Looking more and more like a National Signing Day decision.

[TFloss32]

I don't know where the report originated, but WR James Clark of New Smyrna Beach, FL has set an official visit to Texas for January 18th. He's also looking at officials to Nebraska and Rutgers after already seeing Northwestern and Purdue.

[TFloss32]

Here's a quote from an anonymous source on DE Matt Dimon's recruitment (24/7):

“If Texas offered Matt, he would drop OU with quickness,” the source said. “He and his family really like Texas. Growing up all the kids wanted to be Longhorns if they could play at the next level, Matt especially.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO WR Quantavius Leslie of Hinds CC did not sign with LSU in time to enroll for the spring semester. Being from Georgia originally, Texas' chances with Leslie remain slim but this has bought UT some more time if they decide to continue recruiting him.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2014 DE Solomon Thomas of Coppell (24/7):

“Coach (Darrell) Wyatt stopped by originally,” explained Thomas. “Then Coach (Oscar) Giles and Coach Wyatt stopped by again recently, like a week or so before we got out for Christmas break. I’ve also been talking to Coach Giles on Facebook a lot, along with Coach (Mack) Brown as well.”

“They definitely let me know that they want me,” Thomas said. “They basically ask how I’m doing and tell me to keep working hard and continue to get better. They explain to me that they really want me and they say they need me.”

“I talk to Lorenzo (Joe) quite a bit,” said Thomas. “He works on me and tries to recruit me for Texas. He’s always asking what’s up with my decision and is always telling me that Texas is the place I need to be.”

“I’ll be going to one of the junior days at Texas,” he told Hookem.com. “I’m actually going to try and go to all the local schools like Texas, Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M. I know I won’t be able to make all of those, but I would like to. I’d also like to possibly go to Alabama, Notre Dame and Oregon.”

"I’m going to sit down and have a lot of good talks with my family about everything,” said Thomas. “Ideally I’d like to come out with a top 10 right after our Christmas Break. There’s a chance my coaches might ask me to wait until after spring ball, but I’m shooting for here in the next few weeks.”

“I know it wasn’t exactly the season they wanted, but in my opinion it was still a good season,” he explained. “They had a good winning record and made a bowl game, with the chance to improve on that record. I know they’ll continue to get better each year.”

[TFloss32]

Lane Kiffin continues to amaze. USC shows up an hour late for bowl dinner:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/usc-shows-hour-bowl-dinner-trojans-player-cusses-154236056--ncaaf.html

[DMX7]

El Paso is a pretty crappy city.

[Vito Corleone]

Any news on who the two Longhorns that got sent home by Mack? Evidently they are being investigated by the SA police for something.

[rjv]

Any news on who the two Longhorns that got sent home by Mack? Evidently they are being investigated by the SA police for something.

no names released-just that they have been suspended and are being investigated regarding allegations of a sexual assault.

[rjv]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Two-UT-players-accused-of-rape-in-San-Antonio-4151800.php

way too soon to speculate but that is the current story being reported

[the chronic]

From guys I know it sounds like Texas players not going to Alamo Bowl are Case McCoy and Jordan Hicks. Haven't seen reports on twitter or news to confirm 100% though.

[TFloss32]

From guys I know it sounds like Texas players not going to Alamo Bowl are Case McCoy and Jordan Hicks. Haven't seen reports on twitter or news to confirm 100% though.

Inside Texas just confirmed it's these guys.

Going to be an interesting next couple of days considering both of these guys are big names.

[leemajors]

morons

[TFloss32]

morons

If Mack was ever leaning towards retirement, you'd think this doesn't help at all. Especially considering it involves a McCoy.

[TheMex]

Case McCoy getting kicked out off the team and Jordan Hicks suspended from playing the bowl game.

[ColinB]

Case McCoy getting kicked out off the team and Jordan Hicks suspended from playing the bowl game.

What lol

[Blake]

Wow

[Kermit]

Lol. Jesus Christ.

Not only is this embarrassing for the program, one of them apparently watched while the other raped.

[ColinB]

http://deadspin.com/5971799/here-is-the-police-report-for-the-sexual-assault-allegation-against-two-university-of-texas-football-players

[UTHorns34]

Well at least for once we will know who the QB is for the game. Thats one way to solve a QB controversy. Dumb asses. Jordan better get his shit together. He has more class than that.

[TFloss32]

Lol. Jesus Christ.

Not only is this embarrassing for the program, one of them apparently watched while the other raped.

Chances are good that McCoy was the awkward guy watching.

[TFloss32]

Well at least for once we will know who the QB is for the game. Thats one way to solve a QB controversy. Dumb asses. Jordan better get his shit together. He has more class than that.

Unfortunately for Hicks, he may have to get his shit together after being kicked off of the football team.

[Twisted_Dawg]

So what appears to have happened is this woman meets two men in a bar, has drinks with them, then SHE INVITES them back to HER hotel, where they continue to drink at the HER hotel's bar, THEN SHE INVITES the two men up to HER room. What the fuck did this chick think was going to happen??? Watch fucking TV? GTFO.

[Blake]

Two guys and one girl?

What did they think was going to happen?

[Kermit]

Two guys and one girl?

What did they think was going to happen?
Another reason why two men threesomes are a bad idea.

[jeebus]

so if Case was the one watching, can he be called Case McCuck?

[leemajors]

voyeur would be the proper term

[benefactor]

Fucking hell.

[the chronic]

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2145529932/image.jpg

[Sisk]

Holy shit.

[Vito Corleone]

http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/2145529932/image.jpg

I'm sorry but I can't stop laughing at this picture, I wonder if this was a before or after picture. If Case was watching, where is his clip board?

[Homeland Security]

These guys are really dumb criminals. If you're going to do something like this, you need to make sure there are no witnesses. And the best way to make sure there are no witnesses is to televise it on the Longhorn Network.

[Homeland Security]

I heard Batman is going to take the rap for Case McCoy so that Gotham City doesn't lose hope.

[modtxspur]

Minnesota has a football team?

[TheMex]

Minnesota has a football team?
yup, so does Pittsburgh and Miami.

[the chronic]

If Case was watching, where is his clip board?


he had to drop it when he started masturbating.

[TFloss32]

Update on the Florida International situation:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/21460811/report-butch-davis-hire-at-fiu-stalled-by-contract-dispute

[TFloss32]

I don't know if y'all have seen this yet, but this is the office window of LSU's strength and conditioning coach:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_OzmH2CEAIxKkN.jpg:large

[Ballin42]

Any news on the QB that will be on campus?

[Sisk]

http://oi50.tinypic.com/okzxcg.jpg

[Ballin42]

http://oi50.tinypic.com/okzxcg.jpg


That. Is. HILARIOUS!!! Lol

[benefactor]

Great way to end the year. Offense looked a hundred percent better under Major and I don't know where that defense was all year.

HOOK 'EM

[jefe82]

Any news on the QB that will be on campus?

Nick Marshall?

[ThePop]

That. Is. HILARIOUS!!! Lol

Shaggy was gold yesterday. A lot more where that came from.

[leemajors]

Great way to end the year. Offense looked a hundred percent better under Major and I don't know where that defense was all year.

HOOK 'EM

det d was nowhere to be found in the first half outside okafor

[leemajors]

okafor was also a total beast as others have said, and made himself a shitload of money tonight

[DMX7]

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad252/marnold2000/thewatcher1_zps6954ebea.jpg

[Spurstro]

Great way to end the year. Offense looked a hundred percent better under Major and I don't know where that defense was all year.

HOOK 'EM

Offense looked the same to me, and that defense got lucky their running back didn't play the 2nd half and their QB doesn't know how to throw the ball away

[benefactor]

I thought the offense struggled a bit early but as soon as they adjusted with the hurry up things really got rolling. The play calling seemed more straight forward too...especially in the second half. Adjusting to those called runs for Ash kept the momentum rolling. There were very few, if any adjustments on offense during the regular season.

Yes, the QB for Oregon St. was balls but the whole defense seemed energized by Okafor's beasting. That pocket collapsed in a hurry on almost every pass play. The young LB's made some good reads and the DB's looked better too.

[TheMex]

Great way to end the year. Offense looked a hundred percent better under Major and I don't know where that defense was all year.

HOOK 'EM
are you kidding me?? Offense was horrible, way to stay positive though.

[leemajors]

yeah the first half on offense was just brutal outside of goodwin's run. i dunno why they kept trying to run inside, it hasn't really worked all year.

[Harry Callahan]

I hated the offensive play TBH. Not impressed at all for 3/4 of the game.

The defense still has problems controlling gaps and staying disciplined in the running game defense.

Ash is still just a guy. An upgrade is badly needed. He has too many stretches where he is an average or below average player. Way too many check-downs until the fourth quarter.

[leemajors]

I hated the offensive play TBH. Not impressed at all for 3/4 of the game.

The defense still has problems controlling gaps and staying disciplined in the running game defense.

Ash is still just a guy. An upgrade is badly needed. He has too many stretches where he is an average or below average player. Way too many check-downs until the fourth quarter.

i agree for the most part, but the o-line is just so bad. they have to get much better

[Twisted_Dawg]

I was at the game last night. A tale of two halfs. Ash and the UT defense did come up big when it counted and credited to them.

But I was shocked at two things from Oregon State: How totally shitty their QB is and how incompetent Mike Riley was. From that first totally stupid INT that kid threw, to his bad passes, holding the ball too long, etc. I bet he only threw/completed 4-5 strong passes. Second, why would Mike Riley keep him in the pocket and call deep pass routes all night long? Or, not call on screens (aside from that one TE screen that worked), shorter passes, or draws. Or, put a fucking back out to help block Okafor? Or, when UT would substitute on offense, Oregon would not sub on defense which would have slowed the pace of that UT hurryup offense. Finally, the scoreboard showed Oregon had one time out left at the end of the second quarter that the Oregon QB tried to stop the clock with a spike. If that scoreboard was correct and Oregon didnt use that time out, then they missed out on a FG attempt.

Good win for UT especially in view of the very bad year they had. But keep in mind, UT beat a bunch of 2 stars and a few 3 stars with a head coach that was half brain dead.

Edit: I just went to a couple of Oregon St boards and they are also incensed with Riley. And he did waste a time out at the end of the second which would have allowed a FG attempt. Also, the Oregon fans are incensed that Riley did not pull the starting QB and replace him with the back up who has had plenty of play time.

This is the second game in two days where bad coaching occurred. The Minnesota coached went brain dead in the fourth qtr against Texas Tech helping them to a victory.

[ThePop]

i agree for the most part, but the o-line is just so bad. they have to get much better

Holy shit does espinosa suck. That interception by Ash was his fault after letting the tackle right past him.

[Harry Callahan]

Holy shit does espinosa suck. That interception by Ash was his fault after letting the tackle right past him.

Espinosa is AWFUL!

I've watched him get beaten time and time again all year long. Nothing but a spare.

[DMX7]

Espinosa is AWFUL!

I've watched him get beaten time and time again all year long. Nothing but a spare.

He's pretty bad, but not as bad a M. Thompson at Safety on defense. The guy just freezes up whenever the play could be a run or a pass. He's so slow to react and his tackling is horrible. He's a good athlete, but defense is not his thing.

[Biggems]

you guys sure do a great job with these recruiting updates. thanks.

unfortunately this thread is over 100 pages long. Is there anyway to post a sticky at the top to show a list of updated Texas commits and decommits?

[TFloss32]

you guys sure do a great job with these recruiting updates. thanks.

unfortunately this thread is over 100 pages long. Is there anyway to post a sticky at the top to show a list of updated Texas commits and decommits?

Biggems-

Check the first page to see the class rankings and where everyone is committed.

[TFloss32]

Any news on the QB that will be on campus?

JUCO QB Nick Marshall has been offered by Texas and will be taking an official visit to Austin on January 18th. It's possible that he's being looked at as an ATH that could play in the secondary. He originally signed with Georgia out of high school as a CB.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midwest/post?id=7571

[TFloss32]

Pics of the commits checking in for the 2013 US Army All-American Bowl:

OL/DL Jake Raulerson
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1346882.jpg

OL Kent Perkins
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1346883.jpg

WR Jake Oliver
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1346884.jpg

CB Antwuan Davis
http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/902/1346888.jpg

[TFloss32]

CB Antwuan Davis and OL/DL Jake Raulerson

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/jwatts74/352BD0F9-0078-4ABD-93ED-BA47B476A702-185-000000080610C263.jpg

[DMX7]

Is OT Darius James good enough to start as a freshman? He is the #1 Center recruit in the nation.

[TFloss32]

Butch Davis will not be taking the Florida International job, per his attorney:

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/30/attorney-butch-davis-will-not-be-taking-the-fiu-job/

[ThePop]

Is OT Darius James good enough to start as a freshman? He is the #1 Center recruit in the nation.

No. As good as he may be, every single offensive lineman and quarterback that come to Texas have to redshirt. I don't have any stats but I can't think of many true freshman offensive linemen that come in and play really well.
Something has to be done about Espinosa though. I'm not sure our coaches are willing to bench him but maybe Major and Searels figure it out.
Move Walters to center and bring Flowers in or put Flowers at center. Curtis Riser redshirted, maybe he can step in. Just do anything.

[Vito Corleone]

Espinosa is AWFUL!

I've watched him get beaten time and time again all year long. Nothing but a spare.

Espinosa was the #1 center in the nation the year he came out of high school

[Harry Callahan]

Espinosa was the #1 center in the nation the year he came out of high school

A lot of guys with a lot of stars beside their names have been through Austin the last 4 years who simply are not that great. SMUs current quarterback was the #1 or #2 QB recruit in the country in 2009, but how'd he do at UT?

The lack of quality contributions from the 2008-2010 recruiting classes hurt this program significantly.

If Dominic Espinosa was the #1 center coming out of high school, that's fine and dandy. I watch the games and I see a guy getting beat too often - a guy lacking strength at the point of attack for run blocking - a guy lacking the athletic ability to recover and get in front of a rusher. I don't like him as a player right now. I just hope there are other guys on the 40 acres that can come in and take the center job next year.

[Bloeddyr10]

Some quotes from A'Shawn Robinson to Rivals.

"My commitment has been really solid a whole year," Robinson said. "It's been pretty cool going out to see some games and talking to some of my friends who go there and just being around the players and coaches and stuff."

"I was interested but I didn't really get to go see them (Alabama) because I had family issues," Robinson said. "I have the chance to go see them now, so I'm going to go see them ? (and) see if I'm making the right decision."

"They (Texas) were the first school to start talking to me and the first school to offer me," Robinson said. "I like the environment down there and the players, so I was like just get on board and go to Texas."

"It's solid (the commitment), solid as a rock," Robinson said.

Also said that he's going to visit Alabama on Jan. 18 and closes out with a Texas visit on Jan. 25.

[ThePop]

Interview with Kent Perkins by a bit of a biased interviewer
http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/army-kent-perkins-1111588

Damon Sayles ‏@DamonSayles (https://twitter.com/DamonSayles)
Antwuan Davis lining up at both CB and safety. Definitely showing his versatility. Most likely will see time at CB at #HookEm (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HookEm&src=hash). #ArmyBowl (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArmyBowl&src=hash)
Dustin McComas ‏@DMcComasOB (https://twitter.com/DMcComasOB)
Cold, wet, and rainy here in San Antonio but the West team going at it. Pretty solid day so far for Tyrone Swoopes, especially in the rain.
Damon Sayles ‏@DamonSayles (https://twitter.com/DamonSayles)
A'Shawn Robinson really looking good so far. Jake Raulerson showing worth at center. Still somewhat early. #HookEm (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HookEm&src=hash)#ArmyBowl (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArmyBowl&src=hash)
Dustin McComas ‏@DMcComasOB (https://twitter.com/DMcComasOB)
What I've liked about Swoopes is outside a few skipped throws early ball is coming out clean and a tad quicker. #Longhorns (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Longhorns&src=hash)
Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott (https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott)
Railerson just doesn't have the mass yet for OL in college, coaches don't want to redshirt him.
Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott (https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott)
Tough to miss Ricky Seals-Jones on a fade in RZ, but Tyrone Swoopes just managed it. Well overthrown."
Better throw into the flat for Tyrone Swoopes in continued RZ drills, hitting Torii Hunter, Jr. for a TD.
Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott (https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott)
Didn't catch much of morning session, but Tyrone Swoopes threw a nice wheel route to Thomas Tyner that was dropped. #ArmyBowl (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArmyBowl&src=hash)

(247)
-Tyrone Swoopes is struggling a bit with intermediate throws
-Jake Raulerson has good footwork but he's used to being the strongest kid. He just got driven back pretty easily
-Kent Perkins us what you draw up in an OT. Long and lean with a great frame and real good feet. Could stand to add some more upper body mass but that will come at Texas.
-Altee Tenpenny with a nice wheel route from Swoopes.
-[Jake Oliver] is the most polished of the West WRs. Catching everything smoothly and precise rouge runner.

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M DT Damontre Moore declares for NFL Draft:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2012/12/damontre-moore-on-monday-decision-to-leave-texas-am-wasnt-an-easy-one.html/

[Bloeddyr10]

A'Shawn Robinson passes the eye test at the Army game

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/827/773/7_773827.jpg

[ThePop]

He's a man and possibly 40. I really hope we can keep him, i'm glad his last visit is to Texas.

He and Kent Perkins were two of the top performers in practice today.

-DT A'Shawn Robinson (http://247sports.com/Player/AShawn-Robinson-11314), Fort Worth (Texas) Arlington Heights – The Texas commit is ranked as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the country but he was flat out dominant at defensive tackle on Monday. It will be hard for the Longhorn coaches to keep him away from that side of the ball. Robinson compares favorably with LSU defensive tackle Anthony Johnson in that they are both incredibly athletic for their size. In fact, Robinson even played some defensive end in practice.
The 6-foot-5, 302-pound defender was a force in the middle and only got beat once in one-on-ones – and that was by fellow top performer Boutte – as he used his lower body strength to bulrush as well as his quickness to beat the offensive linemen off the ball.

-OT Kent Perkins (http://247sports.com/Player/Kent-Perkins-229), Dallas (Texas) Lake Highlands – The Texas commit looks most like a prototypical offensive tackle of any of the linemen in the game. The 6-foot-6, 285-pound prospect spent the day at right tackle and that is probably his future position but he showed quick feet on screen passes and moved well in dropping back into pass protection.
Perkins has a very quick drop step in pass pro that allows him to cut off the quick edge rushers. He fires off low and keeps his legs moving in the run game too. He needs to add some muscle mass in his upper body but he is very good technique-wise at this point.

Also
It may have been the rain or it may have been being rusty from too much time off from the regular season but all three quarterbacks were erratic on the day. All three had their moments but LSU commit Hayden Rettig (http://247sports.com/Player/Hayden-Rettig-14778) was the most consistent of the bunch. USC commit Max Browne (http://247sports.com/Player/Max-Browne-12753) and Texas commit Tyrone Swoopes (http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrone-Swoopes-13061) both missed their targets badly quite a few times.

[ThePop]

Bobby Burton ‏@BobbyBurton247 (https://twitter.com/BobbyBurton247)
ASU asst coach Larry Porter is the "leading candidate" to join the Texas football staff, accd to source. #hookem (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hookem&src=hash)

[TFloss32]

Bobby Burton ‏@BobbyBurton247 (https://twitter.com/BobbyBurton247)
ASU asst coach Larry Porter is the "leading candidate" to join the Texas football staff, accd to source. #hookem (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hookem&src=hash)

He was interviewed by Texas today, per OrangeBloods.

Known as an absolute stud of a recruiter in Houston, East Texas, Louisiana and other parts of the Southeast. With that being said, he's been known to have had shady dealings while on the LSU staff so this one is kind of surprising knowing how Mack operates. My first thought is it's a move to counter A&M's recruiting momentum in the state.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Porter

[TFloss32]

Some good practice footage of the UT commitments in the Army All-American Bowl (OrangeBloods):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NuskMZBf5o

[DMX7]

Some good practice footage of the UT commitments in the Army All-American Bowl (OrangeBloods):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NuskMZBf5o

A. Robinson is going to be such a stud.

[ThePop]

Nka5BOu5N0g

Surprisingly
Dallas Jackson ‏@RivalsDallas (https://twitter.com/RivalsDallas)
From the coaches: Best QB so far on the West? #Longhorns (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Longhorns&src=hash) commit Tyrone Swoopes (@TyroneSwoopes1 (https://twitter.com/tyroneswoopes1)) #ArmyBowl (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArmyBowl&src=hash)
From the coaches: Best DL so far on the West? #Longhorns commit A'Shawn Robinson (@ashawnrobinson) #ArmyBowl


Only Longhorn in the UA game, Darius James, is also doing well, apparently pancaked nkemdiche today.

[TheMex]

Anything good on 247, The Eyes, yesterday?

[ThePop]

Porter seems like a done deal

[TheMex]

@footballscoop: Sources tell us Arizona State running backs coach Larry Porter is moving to Austin, TX http://t.co/wlPItI8Q

[Bloeddyr10]

"Well, what I’m about to say doesn’t make much sense, but I’d like to get your thoughts anyway. I would never suggest such an outlandish thing if it didn’t come from an unbiased, yet blow you away type of source. This is a hall of fame football coach talking with someone close to the Texas program. He says the day after the National Championship game, Nick Saban is getting on a plane to fly to Austin to sign a contract to coach the Longhorns. There wasn’t any discussion of money or terms, but the source was matte of fact an unemotional apparently. I don’t buy it and risk being laughed at, but the source of rumor is unreal. What are your thoughts?" - Jesus Shuttlesworth

I don't know what to think, and I didn't see it posted in here, so I thought I just wanted to share it.

[benefactor]

:lmao

That is all.

[ThePop]

Shuttlesworth is a joke, I don't believe a word of his recent post.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_nyZQ6CMAAXLqC.jpg:large

247 has always been really down on swoopes
Bobby Burton ‏@BobbyBurton247 (https://twitter.com/BobbyBurton247)
Rank of #Texas (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texas&src=hash) commits at Army prax by @Perroni247 (https://twitter.com/Perroni247). 1. A. Robinson, 2. K. Perkins, 3. A. Davis, 4. J. Oliver, 5. J. Raulerson, 6. T. Swoopes

[TheMex]

Jesus gained fame and credibility during the coaching changes in 2010 when he made a lot of spot on calls. He's been crap since.

[TFloss32]

WR Torii Hunter, Jr. broke his femur yesterday in Army Bowl practices. Out six to eight months. Damn.

[TFloss32]

Anything good on 247, The Eyes, yesterday?

"The Eyes" was not published this week because of the New Year.

[TFloss32]

@footballscoop: Sources tell us Arizona State running backs coach Larry Porter is moving to Austin, TX http://t.co/wlPItI8Q

More on Larry Porter from 24/7...he's arriving in Austin tomorrow and will get to work right away. He should be in the office for most of the weekend going over film of the current UT players, 2013 prospects and 2014 prospects. He's been recruiting Texas and Louisiana for Arizona State so he's already familiar with a lot of these players. He'll be on the road next week and it sounds like he'll be let loose in the Houston and Golden Triangle areas where he has several connections going back to his LSU days. Seeing several opinions that the Porter hire was clearly a big recruiting move by Mack in hopes to get momentum back on Texas' side. In 2011, he was named by Rivals as their "Recruiter of the Decade."

[TFloss32]

Tom Fornelli ‏@TomFornelli
FUN FACT: Since 2000 the B1G has won two Rose Bowls. The Big 12 has won three.

Eye on College FBall ‏@EyeOnCFBThe
B1G keeps falling on its face in the postseason - http://cbsprt.co/UkFOnt B1G is now 28-47 in bowl games the last 10 years.

[TFloss32]

Looks like Oregon may be getting a new coach...

Mike Garafolo ‏@MikeGarafolo
Chip Kelly isn't messing around. He has scheduled interviews w/ Browns, Eagles and Bills.

[TFloss32]

Bill O'Brien looking to get out of Penn State after only one year:

http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/2013/01/bill_obrien_likely_gone_to_eag.html

[jefe82]

Bill O'Brien looking to get out of Penn State after only one year:

http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/2013/01/bill_obrien_likely_gone_to_eag.html

Not so fast my friend!

[ThePop]

Anyone have espn insider? Positive article on Swoopes
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=8645

[TFloss32]

Florida International has their man and it's not Diaz:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130103/florida-international-ron-turner/

[TFloss32]

With Junior Days just around the corner, a new name to get familiar with is 2014 WR Emanuel Porter of Dallas Lincoln. He says he recently received a Junior Day invite from Texas and he plans on attending despite being committed to TCU since August.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Emanuel-Porter-141337

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/232249/#highlights/25057387

[TFloss32]

Possibly a new RB offer. RB Mark Dodson, Jr. of Memphis, TN tweeted last night that Texas has offered him a last-minute scholarship and he has some sort of connection to Larry Porter. He's been committed to Ole Miss since May and has already signed some non-binding paperwork that will allow him to enroll for the spring semester, so there's no telling if this will go anywhere. See his tweet, profile and some highlights below:

"Recruiting still ongoing for me Univ. of Texas just offered me last min scholarship"


http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mark-Dodson%20Jr.-127182

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

[TFloss32]

More on RB Mark Dodson, Jr. from OrangeBloods...Larry Porter did talk to him last night and made the offer. They've known each other since Porter was the head coach at Memphis. Sounds like Dodson is pretty torn on what to do but is looking into making an official visit to Texas next week since he's already done with high school. Dodson's coach told him that Porter had called to talk and Dodson had no idea that Porter left Arizona State for Texas. Once he realized this, he called Porter back right away.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from RB Mark Dodson, Jr. on his Texas offer (OrangeBloods):

"He (Larry Porter) called me last night and offered," Dodson said. "I was shocked. I didn't even know he had accepted the job at Texas. I didn't even know they were looking at me. I was clueless."

"My coach texted me yesterday and told me Texas was trying to get in touch with me. He sent me coach Porter's number. I thought it was a mistake. I didn't even know he was at Texas."

"It's really hard. It's a tough decision," Dodson Jr. said. "Growing up, I always liked the Florida Gators and the Longhorns. It's kind of a hard decision right now."

"I know Texas is a good place. I know it's a good school. If I make a decision, I would want to enroll early no matter where I go. Coming in early will play a major role because it really gives you a chance to play early," Dodson Jr. said.

"I'll talk to my coach about everything. It's hard on him too. I talked to some of my teammates after Texas offered. They all started laughing, telling me it's a hard decision. It's Texas. If they offer, you have to look at it. You can get a lot of exposure at the University of Texas."

[ATX_Horn]

Quotes from RB Mark Dodson, Jr. on his Texas offer (OrangeBloods):

"He (Larry Porter) called me last night and offered," Dodson said. "I was shocked. I didn't even know he had accepted the job at Texas. I didn't even know they were looking at me. I was clueless."

"My coach texted me yesterday and told me Texas was trying to get in touch with me. He sent me coach Porter's number. I thought it was a mistake. I didn't even know he was at Texas."

"It's really hard. It's a tough decision," Dodson Jr. said. "Growing up, I always liked the Florida Gators and the Longhorns. It's kind of a hard decision right now."

"I know Texas is a good place. I know it's a good school. If I make a decision, I would want to enroll early no matter where I go. Coming in early will play a major role because it really gives you a chance to play early," Dodson Jr. said.

"I'll talk to my coach about everything. It's hard on him too. I talked to some of my teammates after Texas offered. They all started laughing, telling me it's a hard decision. It's Texas. If they offer, you have to look at it. You can get a lot of exposure at the University of Texas."



Those are some really promising quotes...sure would be a nice pickup after losing Hicks.

[TFloss32]

Update on RB Ke'Aun Kinner from 24/7...he's scheduled to take the ACT on January 26th. Texas has told him that he needs to make a certain score and then an offer will follow. He's still expected to commit on the spot. The results of these tests don't come in for about two to three weeks and that would be after National Signing Day. From what's being reported, Texas can still take him should everything go as planned.

[TFloss32]

Some Junior Day news from Inside Texas...

-The biggest piece of news is a sophomore being invited to Junior Days. 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield of Fort Bend Marshall says he will be in Austin in February. This could be an indication of another recruiting shift by Texas and an attempt by Mack to keep pace with other in-state schools (A&M specifically). No word if there is a plan to have separate days for 2014s and 2015s. We'll see who else gets invited.

-The first invite to a junior prospect has gone out to 2014 OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper. He's projected as a center.

http://247sports.com/Player/Terrell-Cuney-26718

[DMX7]

Update on RB Ke'Aun Kinner from 24/7...he's scheduled to take the ACT on January 26th. Texas has told him that he needs to make a certain score and then an offer will follow. He's still expected to commit on the spot. The results of these tests don't come in for about two to three weeks and that would be after National Signing Day. From what's being reported, Texas can still take him should everything go as planned.

Why are we using a scholarship on him?

[TFloss32]

2014 S John Bonney of Houston Lamar has received a Junior Day invite, per Inside Texas.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-John-Bonney-141384

[Ballin42]

We need to look at trying to take Ty Slanina away from TCU... Go watch his highlights from the state championship

[Bloeddyr10]

Jake Raulerson and A'Shawn Robinson are both captains for the West team during the Army game. Raulerson seems to start the game at center, while Kent Perkins starts at right tackle and Robinson starts at defensive end. Interesting!

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Larry Porter is scheduled to visit RB Dontre Wilson in DeSoto either today or tomorrow. Wilson is expected to de-commit from Oregon in the coming days with Chip Kelly headed to the NFL. Ohio State is thought to be the new favorite so Texas has some work to do.

[DesignatedT]

Reports that 2014 LB Cameron Hampton has committed to A&M.

[DesignatedT]

That report might have been a bit premature by rivals.

Other news, 2013 WR Tony Stevens committed to A&M at the All American game.

[TheMex]

TA&M lost a recruiting battle for a Texas kid. Wow.

[TFloss32]

LB Mike Mitchell to Ohio State:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Mike-Mitchell-133392

[TFloss32]

Five-star OT Laremy Tunsil of Lake City, FL says he will be taking an official visit to Texas, according to HornsNation.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Laremy-Tunsil-117403

[FkLA]

Do any of you guys know anything about Ke'aun Kinner? Texas AP 4A player of the year, only UTSA and UL-Monroe have offered...supposedly is a huge grades risk. Can anyone confirm that ?

[ThePop]

Do any of you guys know anything about Ke'aun Kinner? Texas AP 4A player of the year, only UTSA and UL-Monroe have offered...supposedly is a huge grades risk. Can anyone confirm that ?

Yup huge grade risk. Texas will apparently offer if he does well on his ACT

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OT Laremy Tunsil (24/7). He has four official visits set up between now and National Signing Day (not including Texas). Won't be a surprise if he never makes it to Austin. He spoke with Stacy Searels over the phone on Friday.

“I'm going to go see how the facilities are, how the atmosphere is and the education,” Tunsil said. “Get a good view to see if they're good enough to put them in my top schools.”

“We've got to build that relationship,” Tunsil said. “The first conversation (with Stacy Searels) went good, so we'll see where it goes.”

“Everything,” Tunsil said when asked what he liked about Texas. “I think it was the coach (Mack Brown). It helps them that he's still there.”

“I talked to (Jake) Raulerson and told him that I was interested in Texas,” Tunsil said. “We kind of hit it off.”
“We've got one more month,” Tunsil said. “I'll give them a chance.”

[TFloss32]

There's a new OL prospect on the radar, per 24/7. OG/C Rami Hammad of Irving High (currently committed to Baylor) is likely to be offered soon. This is an interesting move because it could be linked to the recruitment of OL/DL Andrew Billings. Either Texas doesn't feel good about Billings at the moment or they'd like to bring in another interior prospect so that Billings can have a legit shot to play DT as that's the position he's always preferred. Hammad was hooked up with the Texas staff through LB Naashon Hughes. Both guys played in the lesser known Semper Fi all-star game in Arizona on Friday night. Hammad's high school coach is the father of FB Alex De La Torre.

“Naashon had been telling the Texas coaches about me this week,” said Hammad. “He was talking to Coach (Stacy) Searels about me and telling him that they needed to take a look at me. Coach Searels told Naashon to give me his number and that we could go from there after I call him.”

“He (Searels) said that he really liked me and that Texas was definitely interested in me,” Hammad explained. “Coach Searels said he was sorry that they didn’t begin to recruit me sooner, but that he liked me a lot and that they need another offensive lineman. He told me I could be that guy and that they might offer after he watches my tape again.”

“I’ve called him back and now I’m waiting on an email from him,” Hammad told Hookem.com. “We’re supposed to discuss everything in detail next time we talk. He’s going to tell me the plans they have and we’ll see where things stand after that.”

“I’m pretty solid to Baylor at the moment,” he said. “But I will say that I’ll never reject an offer, especially from a school like Texas. They have a solid reputation for winning games and getting championships. If they offer, then I definitely want to go take a visit and see them at least. I’m not going to tell them no.”

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Rami-Hammad-132694

[TFloss32]

Why are we using a scholarship on him?

I think it's as simple as Texas needing a solid RB prospect with Hicks de-committing and they've identified Kinner as one they really like. 4A Offensive Player of the Year. He just hasn't been recruited heavily because he's a grade risk and may not qualify.

[Bloeddyr10]

William Wilkerson seems to believe there is serious interest from Laremy Tunsil.

Also, Deoundrei Davis is getting off his crutches sometime next week in time to enroll early. Besides him and Swoopes, who is planning on enroll early? Raulerson and Antwuan Davis?

[FkLA]

Yup huge grade risk. Texas will apparently offer if he does well on his ACT

Thanks. Shouldve probably read the last few pages atleast before asking, since I just noticed he was mentioned on the previous page. :lol

[Bloeddyr10]

TFloss, can you, or someone else for that matter, make som kind of list with remaining targets? I mean, there's about a month to Signing Day, so it would be good to get a view off who the staff is still pursuing. Isn't there about 10 players out there with an offer, or potentially an offer?

QB/ATH Nick Marshall
RB Ke'Aun Kinner
RB Mark Dodson Jr. (Ole Miss)
WR James Clark
OL Desmond Harrison
OL Rami Hammad (Baylor)
OL Laremy Tunsil
OL/DL Andrew Billings
LB De'Vondre Campbell
S Shaquille Fluker (Georgia)

Am I missing anyone?

[TheMex]

I can't think of anyone else but maybe Dontre Wilson who will decommit from Oregon if Chip Kelly leaves. If he decommits I'd think that Ohio St and Texas will be his two main options.

[TFloss32]

WR Kenny Stills and S Tony Jefferson of Oklahoma will be declaring for the NFL Draft:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/1/6/3842628/nfl-draft-2013-kenny-stills-tony-jefferson-oklahoma

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Orlando Brown, Jr. of Georgia is looking at visiting Florida State or Texas soon (24/7):

"It depends on my family schedule which one I go to," Brown said. "I'll probably know in a week or two. Demetrius Knox, who plays [at Texas], has been hitting me pretty hard to go there. He's a friend of mine. They're recruiting me a lot. I want to go out and see Texas, see the campus and meet a couple coaches. With FSU, I think they're a pretty young team, but they have pretty good discipline on the offensive line and a great offensive line coach."

[TFloss32]

Introduction to Larry Porter from Mack's site:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=360660

[Bloeddyr10]

Florida just offered WR James Clark of Smyrna Beach. Too late to the party?

[TFloss32]

Mack had an in-home visit with JUCO QB Nick Marshall recently:


http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_8_yuhCQAEKM2N.jpg:large

[TheMex]

I've read a report that Sumlin pulled the scholarship of WR commit Quincy Adeboyejo. I'm sure that there will be a lot of happy HS coaches around the state.

Sumlin has to be smart about what scholarships to pull off. Not just the weaker players will go but also he can't pull scholarships from the very talented HSs bc he will be burning a lot of bridges.

[DesignatedT]

Quincy Adeboyejo has de-committed from A&M. No scholarship offer was pulled. He hinted awhile back that he was unhappy that A&M was taking on so many receivers and the recent pledge of WR Tony Stevens out of Florida put it over the edge. Likely destinations are TCU or Texas Tech.

2013 LB Jordan Mastrogiovanni has de-committed from Oklahoma and committed to Texas A&M.

[DesignatedT]

Direct quote from Quincy:
"I love Texas A&M football, but it's not whats best for me now. The fans are amazing and I hate to have de-committed, and I never thought I would do this."

[DesignatedT]

Anyhow, it should be interesting to see how Sumlin handles the influx of players in the next month. No doubt he offered a few guys too early but he didn't realize the type of success he was about to have either. Continuing to take on receivers when you know you already have disgruntled ones can leave a bad taste in some peoples mouth just the same, but the scholarship offer was not pulled.

[the chronic]

Quincy Adeboyejo has de-committed from A&M. No scholarship offer was pulled.


he was pretty pissed and has been jawing off about it to other players, i can confirm that from all the players i know. according to guys that talked to him what pissed him off was they told him directly he should 'consider other options' due to competition. no scholly pullled technically yes but i think he got the point.

[DMX7]

he was pretty pissed and has been jawing off about it to other players, i can confirm that from all the players i know. according to guys that talked to him what pissed him off was they told him directly he should 'consider other options' due to competition. no scholly pullled technically yes but i think he got the point.

Yes, that's pretty low class if true.

[the chronic]

William Wilkerson seems to believe there is serious interest from Laremy Tunsil.


Tunsil did not just all of a sudden start taking a last second look at Texas. The various national recruiting sites had interviewed him and he's mentioned interest in Texas on multiple occasions - this dating back at least a year. I wondering why the staff didn't get on him but figured they just assumed it was wasted energy. Strange that they appear to be reaching out to him at this point?

[DesignatedT]

he was pretty pissed and has been jawing off about it to other players, i can confirm that from all the players i know. according to guys that talked to him what pissed him off was they told him directly he should 'consider other options' due to competition. no scholly pullled technically yes but i think he got the point.

He's been flirting around with de-committing for awhile now so I see how this happened.

A&M really wanted LB Isaac Savaniaiaea from Hawaii but he recent;y said he was waiting until NSD to announce. Sumlin's crunching numbers like crazy right now so he is not willing to wait that long. That's why he went and took Mastrogiovanni instead. Adeboyejo has been talking about how upset he is that A&M was taking on 8 receivers and we just landed #9 yesterday. Sumlin knew he was upset and didn't want a last minute flip when he has so many guys still in play. Smart move by Sumlin and Quincy IMO but he definitely needs to be smart about this because you definitely don't want to upset some people.

[TheMex]

Direct quote from Quincy:
Sounds legit. I would think that the reaction from a recruit would be to slam the university that pulled the offer. The fact that he isn't doing it makes me think that no schollie was pulled.

[the chronic]

Yes, that's pretty low class if true.


Who knows how things truly transpired or what was said - i just know people got the vibe he felt he was shafted.

the reality is if the ags get better talent and offer to let him consider other options b/c they loaded up on the position - i don't think that is necessarily wrong (if done it in a tactful way).

and don't forget when thomas johnson was told we were not taking another WR and then we took marcus johnson. i was not a fan of that.

[DesignatedT]

Who knows how things truly transpired or what was said - i just know people got the vibe he felt he was shafted.

the reality is if the ags get better talent and offer to let him consider other options b/c they loaded up on the position - i don't think that is necessarily wrong (if done it in a tactful way).

and don't forget when thomas johnson was told we were not taking another WR and then we took marcus johnson. i was not a fan of that.

This is just speculation but I feel that after Quincy openly criticized A&M for signing 8 WR's we contacted and told him we were not taking anymore and he cooled off. Then yesterday WR Tony Stevens commits and that's how he felt he was shafted. Stevens isn't a player you turn down though. Tough situation.

[TFloss32]

This is just speculation but I feel that after Quincy openly criticized A&M for signing 8 WR's we contacted and told him we were not taking anymore and he cooled off. Then yesterday WR Tony Stevens commits and that's how he felt he was shafted. Stevens isn't a player you turn down though. Tough situation.

Sumlin made the decision for Adeboyejo.

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas seems out on James Clark. Florida, Northwestern, Clemson and Nebraska is his final top 4.

[TFloss32]

Texas seems out on James Clark. Florida, Northwestern, Clemson and Nebraska is his final top 4.

Just read that myself. And to answer your question from before, I don't think Florida is too late at all. I think that's the one he's wanted all along. According to that article from this morning, he'll visit Clemson on January 18th instead of Texas.

[TFloss32]

Update on OL Rami Hammad (24/7):

“We talked some more today,” Hammad told Hookem.com on Sunday evening. “It sounds like I’ll most likely be getting the offer. Coach Searels wants to double check and run everything by Coach (Mack) Brown again to make sure everything is good about scholarship numbers first. Then they’ll meet with me and I’ll either go visit them or they’ll come visit with me at home. He said we should have all this settled within the next week or two.”

“I feel like I’ll probably get the offer,” explained Hammad. “Through my recruiting process, I’ve gotten a good feel on who sounds very interested and who isn’t. I can tell Texas is definitely interested and this is all legit.” “I’d for sure visit,” he said. “I would probably go up there with my coach, Coach De La Torre. He knows Texas very well, because his son Alex plays for the Longhorns.”

“Growing up as a kid all I heard about were the Longhorns,” said Hammad. “Throughout my entire recruiting process, especially early on, I had really hoped and wished to get an offer from Texas, so it’s great that’s happening. Also, right now I really like their offensive line class that they already have committed that are going there. I’m a mean, nasty player, and the guys going there already can relate to that. My dream besides getting a college education and going to the NFL, is to play next to a group of guys in college that are a bunch of studs. I want to create a reputation across the nation as an offensive line group similar to what Alabama has now. We could do that at Texas.”

“I did have an in home visit with them (Baylor) on Saturday,” Hammad said. “That visit went really well. The entire Texas situation did come up and they were definitely worried about it. You know how that goes.”

[TFloss32]

Chip Kelly decides to stay at Oregon:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8819831/chip-kelly-spurns-nfl-return-oregon-ducks-sources-say

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas did not visit RB Dontre Wilson this weekend but they're expected to go by DeSoto HS at some point this week. Even with Kelly returning to Oregon, Wilson is expected to de-commit and Ohio State will be the favorite.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO OL Desmond Harrison could make a decision as early as this week. Some quotes from his coach:

“Texas is definitely right up there,” Carter told Hookem.com. “He feels very comfortable there. He says that it just feels natural there, because that’s where he’s from. He’s originally from Houston, so he feels at home. He described it as a natural fit to me. So I think because of that they’re right on up there for him.”

“They’ve stayed in contact as much as they possibly can,” Carter said of the Texas coaches. “Coach Bo Davis and Coach Stacy Searels have been on their A-game when it comes to his recruitment. They’ve done an excellent job in talking to him, alleviating any concerns he or his family had and staying in contact with me. They’ve been very, very professional about it all.”

[TFloss32]

TFloss, can you, or someone else for that matter, make som kind of list with remaining targets? I mean, there's about a month to Signing Day, so it would be good to get a view off who the staff is still pursuing. Isn't there about 10 players out there with an offer, or potentially an offer?

QB/ATH Nick Marshall
RB Ke'Aun Kinner
RB Mark Dodson Jr. (Ole Miss)
WR James Clark
OL Desmond Harrison
OL Rami Hammad (Baylor)
OL Laremy Tunsil
OL/DL Andrew Billings
LB De'Vondre Campbell
S Shaquille Fluker (Georgia)

Am I missing anyone?

Looks good. I'dd add WR Robbie Rhodes as Texas isn't giving up there. JUCO WR Quantavius Leslie is a guy who they may continue to work on and they're looking into WR Sebastian LaRue from Santa Monica, CA.

I'm not positive where things stand with S Shaq Fluker, but I do know he's not enrolling at Georgia for the spring semester. And FYI that RB Ke'Aun Kinner has until April 1st to sign his Letter of Intent. As long as he passes his ACT, there shouldn't be a problem getting him to Austin.

[TFloss32]

WR James Clark's official visit to Texas is officially off.

[DesignatedT]

"Cedar Hill WR Quincy Adeboyejo told our Damon Sayles that Texas did reach out to him following his decommitment from Texas A&M on Sunday. He's not interested in the Longhorns. Adeboyejo will take an official visit to Texas Tech on Jan. 18. Safe to bet that's where he ends up, either Tech or TCU."

[TFloss32]

^^^

What's the word on WR LaQuvionte Gonzalez opening things up?

[Sisk]

Liucci said this doesn't affect him at all. FWIW

[DesignatedT]

Quiv is solid. Just tweeted asking Aggie fans what number he should wear next year.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas has set their Junior Days: February 10th and February 23rd.

All of the 2014 commitments are expected to be there on the 10th.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation saying that JUCO QB Nick Marshall has been offered by Auburn and will take an official visit to see them on January 25th. I've seen some talk that Marshall could commit to Texas while in Austin, so we'll see what happens.

[TFloss32]

LSUfreek bringing it:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Alabama/CrystalDenied.gif?t=1357653664

[TFloss32]

The Hater's Guide to Notre Dame:

http://deadspin.com/5963736/the-haters-guide-to-notre-dame

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel to go pro. He had to do it.

http://www.aggiesports.com/blogs/from_the_press_box/article_32d840f8-59c4-11e2-b453-0019bb2963f4.html

[ThePop]

Texas A&M OT Luke Joeckel to go pro. He had to do it.

http://www.aggiesports.com/blogs/from_the_press_box/article_32d840f8-59c4-11e2-b453-0019bb2963f4.html

no brainer

[rjv]

matthews is reportedly leaning towards staying (primarily to play with his brother for one year; his brother is pegged to be the starting center)

[ThePop]

matthews is reportedly leaning towards staying (primarily to play with his brother for one year; his brother is pegged to be the starting center)

Ogbueh(sp?) said he's returning on twitter unless Joeckels decision has caused him to reconsider.

[ColinB]

LSUfreek bringing it:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a78/nursetpd/Alabama/CrystalDenied.gif?t=1357653664

Amazing gif.

[DesignatedT]

Matthews is staying. Lost 2 out of 3. That's what most people figured.

[benefactor]

Det gif wins.

[Sisk]

Cameron Echols-Luper (WR) has decommitted. Makes me wonder who we are making room for. Feel bad for these kids, but I guess it's the nature of the beast. Hope we aren't burning bridges, although he is from Auburn, AL. He is likely headed to Texas Tech or TCU.


I am no longer commited to Texas A&M, don't get me wrong, A&M is a great school, but it's not what's best for me for the next 4 years. I want to thank all the aggie fans for the support they've given me and also to the coaches who recruited me. Thank you!

[Sisk]

Sebastian LaRue is visiting later this month, so it could be for him.

[TheMex]

Sebastian LaRue is visiting later this month, so it could be for him. who the f&^ is that??

[ATX_Horn]

who the f&^ is that??

4 star WR from Cali...recently decommitted from USC.

http://247sports.com/Player/Sebastian-LaRue-20309

[TheMex]

4 star WR from Cali...recently decommitted from USC. http://247sports.com/Player/Sebastian-LaRue-20309 Awesome name.

[DesignatedT]

I like Echols-Luper and Adeboyejo but this WR class is pretty set as is. I never like to see de-commitments and who knows what's going on behind the scenes with the #s crunch but if this somehow opens up the doors for a flip commitment from Hall or Prevot (who are both planning to visit) then I'm all for it.

[TFloss32]

Just a reminder that we're in the middle of the final dead period so that's why recruiting news is lacking. It began on the Monday the 7th and will end tomorrow night.

[TFloss32]

Clemson QB Tajh Boyd returning to school:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8828954/all-american-qb-tajh-boyd-return-clemson-tigers-sources-say

[TheMex]

Mike[/MENTION]finger Lawyer for Jordan Hicks releases statement saying SAPD told him "no charges will be brought against Hicks or anyone else in this matter."

Mikefinger Lawyer's statement also said Hicks will be returning to UT after holiday break.

[TFloss32]

Mikefinger Lawyer for Jordan Hicks releases statement saying SAPD told him "no charges will be brought against Hicks or anyone else in this matter."

Mike (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7591)finger Lawyer's statement also said Hicks will be returning to UT after holiday break.

Mack better let Wylie rip him a new one. Hoping Case calls it quits.

[Sisk]

Pretty interesting comparison:


It's unreal the similarities betweeen Mack's first year at Texas and Sumlin's first year at Texas A&M.

To start, they both coached heisman trophy winners. Both those players went on to set conference rushing records. They both beat OU by 4 TD's in the Cotton Bowl. In addition, they both snapped the longest current home winning streak that year with Texas winning at Nebraska and A&M winning at #1 Alabama (yes I will give you more credit for that win than ours). Then to top it all off, they both won in the cotton bowl classic against former conference coaching foes with Texas beating cheating Jackie Sherrill (former coach at Texas A&M in the 80's for all you kids born in the 90's) and Texas A&M beating Bob Stoops.

To end it all off, Sumlin will probably have a top 5 recruiting class and Texas ended the year in recruiting with a top 5 class. I just hope for Aggieland's sake in that class they don't get the second coming of Chris Simms.

[BradLohaus]

If Sumlin and A&M are here to stay recruiting wise, and all signs point to yes on that, then UT will still get theirs for the most part. It's OU,LSU, and so on that will be really hurt.

[TheMex]

There's nothing wrong about getting Chris Simms. Now that I look back to those days, I wish that we had a QB that almost takes us to the national championship. What you don't want to have is a Garrett Gilbert.

[Sisk]

If Sumlin and A&M are here to stay recruiting wise, and all signs point to yes on that, then UT will still get theirs for the most part. It's OU,LSU, and so on that will be really hurt.

I agree that Texas will still get theirs. It's more about who can evaluate talent better since there is so much talent in this state.


What you don't want to have is a Garrett Gilbert.

That's for damn sure.

[Vito Corleone]

Simms wasn't a bad QB

He was only disappointing when compared to the hype he had coming in. He couldn't beat Oklahoma and had a .500 winning record in bowl games. He did beat LSU and Nick Saban in his last game. Every year he was at Texas he got better and better, by his senior year, he was a very solid QB.

I don't care what he did as a pro, he showed real heart and took way too much blame for our struggles against Oklahoma.

[TFloss32]

OK State RB Joseph Randle heading to the NFL:

http://m.newsok.com/article/3744722

[TFloss32]

Larry Porter is scheduled to visit RB Alex Collins of Plantation, FL tomorrow, per 24/7. It sounds like Porter called Collins' high school coach and Collins called back to show his interest so that's how everything got set up. Collins is currently ranked #115 by Rivals and #17 by 24/7. He's taken three official visits so far and has his remaining two already scheduled, but that could change if he likes what Texas has to say.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Collins-130370

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3CdA7HC2s

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma LB Tom Wort will declare for the NFL Draft:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20130110_92_B6_NRAoot913169

[TFloss32]

Texas Tech has hired Mike Jinks of Cibolo Steele to be their new RBs coach:

http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-01-09/reports-tech-hires-successful-san-antonio-area-hs-coach-assistant

[TFloss32]

Funny video of RB Alex Collins playing lacrosse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74yM1CcnEpk

[Bloeddyr10]

Larry Porter is scheduled to visit RB Alex Collins of Plantation, FL tomorrow, per 24/7. It sounds like Porter called Collins' high school coach and Collins called back to show his interest so that's how everything got set up. Collins is currently ranked #115 by Rivals. He's taken three official visits so far and has his remaining two already scheduled, but that could change if he likes what Texas has to say.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Collins-130370

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3CdA7HC2s

HOLY S***!! Collins is my favorite RB in this years class, and were actually happy that he went to Miami, where he would actually get the ball, which I don't think he would at Florida. If Porter, somehow, manage to get Collins (even though I think it highly unlikely), he is the recruiter of this decade to. Period!

[TFloss32]

Rivals reporting that OL Rami Hammad (or his high school coach) is supposed to hear from Alabama and Texas today on potential offers.

[TFloss32]

2014 OL Braden Smith of Olathe, KS told 24/7 last weekend that Oklahoma and Texas are recruiting him the hardest right now. Most analysts are projecting him at guard on the college level.

[TFloss32]

If Porter, somehow, manage to get Collins...

It should be a fun month until National Signing Day now that Porter has joined the staff. I'm excited to see what kind of damage he can do with the 2014 class and Junior Days right around the corner. He'll most likely be placed in Houston and the Golden Triangle in order to counter A&M's momentum.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2014 CB/S Tony Brown of Beaumont Ozen (OrangeBloods)...he's planning on attending Junior Days at both Alabama and Ohio State so that his mother can see those campuses. No word on his plans with A&M, Texas, etc. His track star sister, Bealoved, has narrowed her choices down to A&M and LSU. The recent scandal with UT's track program and Bev Kearney obviously didn't help things.

[TFloss32]

New offer out per 24/7. Texas has reached out to WR Cameron Echols-Luper of Auburn, AL since he de-committed from A&M. This is not a huge surprise as UT has been looking for their speedy WR for a very long time now. Echols-Luper is one of the fastest guys in the 2013 class with a 10.4 100m and a 21.0 200m. He said that Darrell Wyatt offered last night and he's looking into a January 18th visit to Austin.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Echols-Luper-127886

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Hs9Wyl5j8

[Sisk]

Oklahoma LB Tom Wort will declare for the NFL Draft:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20130110_92_B6_NRAoot913169

A lot of rumors that this is more of a "I'm done playing at OU" rather than a high potential of being drafted. Bad blood, apparently.

[Bloeddyr10]

New offer out per 24/7. Texas has reached out to WR Cameron Echols-Luper of Auburn, AL since he de-committed from A&M. This is not a huge surprise as UT has been looking for their speedy WR for a very long time now. Echols-Luper is one of the fastest guys in the 2013 class with a 10.4 100m and a 21.0 200m. He said that Darrell Wyatt offered last night and he's looking into a January 18th visit to Austin.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Echols-Luper-127886

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Hs9Wyl5j8

Wasn't he the reason that Reuben Foster considered visting A&M?

And here is his senior highlights:
http://vimeo.com/55641545

[TheMex]

New offer out per 24/7. Texas has reached out to WR Cameron Echols-Luper of Auburn, AL since he de-committed from A&M. This is not a huge surprise as UT has been looking for their speedy WR for a very long time now. Echols-Luper is one of the fastest guys in the 2013 class with a 10.4 100m and a 21.0 200m. He said that Darrell Wyatt offered last night and he's looking into a January 18th visit to Austin. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Echols-Luper-127886 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Hs9Wyl5j8 If he commits to us we'll be able to say that he decommitted from Aggies to come to us and we win the battle vs Aggies, a la Thomas Johnson.

[Sisk]

Wasn't he the reason that Reuben Foster considered visting A&M?

And here is his senior highlights:
http://vimeo.com/55641545

Yeah. Highly doubtful he visits now. Was a long shot either way.


If he commits to us we'll be able to say that he decommitted from Aggies to come to us and we win the battle vs Aggies, a la Thomas Johnson.

Thomas Johnson decommitted because your WR was stacked?

[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently Mike Davis has entered the '13 NFL draft. That's a pretty big surprise!

[TFloss32]

Apparently Mike Davis has entered the '13 NFL draft. That's a pretty big surprise!

LOL. Pretty sure he tweeted a few days ago that he was coming back.

[TFloss32]

Thomas Johnson decommitted because your WR was stacked?

He definitely wasn't happy that Texas decided to pursue Sanders, M. Johnson and DGB after he had been committed for almost an entire year. Knowing what we know now about T. Johnson, I'm not sure what the real reason was.

[TFloss32]

FYI that Curtis Luper (former RBs coach of Auburn under Chizik) has interviewed for the same position at TCU. Other than A&M being loaded with WRs for 2013, this could be part of the reason his son de-committed and now has high interest in TCU (they were originally his second choice after A&M). He will be taking an official to Fort Worth this weekend and is also looking into Texas Tech because of Kingsbury.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that WR Jacorey Warrick has been cleared by his doctors to work out after injuring his knee in the fall.

[Sisk]

Really unfortunate about TJ. He was a solid receiver - hope he can overcome his obstacles.

[TFloss32]

Really unfortunate about TJ. He was a solid receiver - hope he can overcome his obstacles.

He may have a difficult road ahead of him depending on what his real issues are. Agreed that he's a great football player and hope he has a chance to re-enroll.

[Ballin42]

Sucks about mike, but maybe it will open the door for more diverse players like Daje, or Marcus Johnson

[ThePop]

Caleb's dad can shut up now

[Ballin42]

What was he saying?

[TFloss32]

More on WR Cameron Echols-Luper from 24/7...not surprising but this offer isn't thought to be official since Darrell Wyatt has only spoken with Echols-Luper's family to this point. No visit to Austin has been set.

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma has offered OL Rami Hammad. Kid is blowin' up.

[TheMex]

Thomas Johnson decommitted because your WR was stacked? I hope that you know that I was just kidding. But glad you ask, the answer is YES. As TFloss said, we were very stacked and he was not happy about it.

[ThePop]

What was he saying?

He was complaining about Cayleb not playing during the Alamo Bowl, even talking bad about Goodwin during the game. I think Cayleb's mom said something along the lines of, "Stoops would have played him".

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/Caylebs-dad-15312880/1

[ThePop]

Well, it looks like Davis may not leave after all. Still no 100% confirmation either way.

[DesignatedT]

I'd be surprised if Echols-Luper didn't end up at TCU tbh. Not sure what his relationship was (if any) with Kingsbury but I guess they are a player as well. Texas reaching out to Adeboyejo and Luper is pretty funny though.

and all of a sudden, once Adeboyejo de-committed and Texas was "interested" Fat Ketch suddenly claims he's the best WR in the state haha.

[TheMex]

and all of a sudden, once Adeboyejo de-committed and Texas was "interested" Fat Ketch suddenly claims he's the best WR in the state haha. I wouldnt be surprised. Where did he said that?

[DesignatedT]

and for those who are interested.

Jeff Banks, former UTEP Special Teams Coordinator will take the same position at A&M taking Brian Polian's spot who recently left to be the head coach at Nevada.

Reports are that Jake Spavital, current West Virginia QB coach will soon join A&M in the same position which was recently vacated by Kliff Kingsbury. Seems Clarence McKinney will continue to be the A&M play-caller going into next season. Sumlin likes to find young up and comers and groom them into his system like Kingsbury and it seems Spavital is the perfect candidate for that. Young, bright, coached Geno Smith and tons of potential. Love him teaming up with Manziel.

Texas Tech continues to make a push at A&M LB coach Matt Wallerstedt offering him the DC position but reports are that he is still undecided.

[TFloss32]

I'd be surprised if Echols-Luper didn't end up at TCU tbh. Not sure what his relationship was (if any) with Kingsbury but I guess they are a player as well. Texas reaching out to Adeboyejo and Luper is pretty funny though.

It sounds like TCU has the edge and he's always liked them.

It does look a little desperate that Mack/Texas have contacted these guys even if they're just doing their due diligence. When you fart around for three years and lose games you shouldn't, you're eventually going to have to dig deeper for prospects. The bright side is this requires a step up in the evaluation/recruiting process instead of Mack going about things in a way that have annoyed fans for years. He no longer seems to have the grip on in-state recruiting that he's accustomed to so it's forcing him to work at it and go against his own ways (JUCO prospects, offering before visits, offering sophomores, etc.).


I wouldnt be surprised. Where did he said that?

I don't recall him putting that label on Adeboyejo, but he did say he'd get a nice bump in his next rankings. I think most everyone is in agreement that Rhodes is holding down that top WR spot in Texas.

[DesignatedT]

I was certainly exaggerating about Ketch's statements.

[shyne]

I was certainly exaggerating about Ketch's statements.

Ketch is a piece of shit he doesnt know what the fuck he is talking about ever. I put him in the same catagory as John McClain and Mike Taylor.

[Ballin42]

Mixed signals some saying mike is leaving and some are saying he is not... Espn recruiting nation just said he is but OB is saying he may not! What the FU*K is going on?

[the chronic]

I hope that you know that I was just kidding. But glad you ask, the answer is YES. As TFloss said, we were very stacked and he was not happy about it.


Thomas Johnson was told the staff was done WR recruiting with exception of DGB as possibility. Then shortly after we flipped Marcus Johnson and that went over like a turd in the punch bowl.

[ThePop]

@schadjoe (https://twitter.com/schadjoe) Texas WR Mike Davis said he changed his mind and will stay at Texas and not enter next NFL Draft.

[Sisk]

Interesting about Davis. Good thing he didn't immediately hire an agent (I'm assuming).

[DesignatedT]

Matt Wallerstedt has turned down Texas Tech's offer to be defensive coordinator and will remain LB coach at A&M. Very good news for us.

[Sisk]

TFloss - is there any more news about A'Shawn Robinson? Do you expect him to sign with yall?

[TheMex]

TFloss - is there any more news about A'Shawn Robinson? Do you expect him to sign with yall?
Orangebloods and Hornsnation both reporting that its very likely that he ends up at Texas. He is still visiting Alabama and Texas. He was also quoted as saying, "Im hard commit to Texas."

Hope this sticks.

[Sisk]

I thought he was gone to USC before they really fell off. Helps that they suck and look to remain that way for a few years.

[ThePop]

Brandon Moore is going pro. Not a big loss at all.

[Ballin42]

Good more room for A'shawn Robinson!

[the chronic]

Brandon Moore is going pro. Not a big loss at all.


what?!?!!?!!!??? would he even get drafted? i would question if he would even get picked up in 6th or 7th round.

[TFloss32]

Some updates from 24/7...

-WR Sebastian LaRue of Santa Monica, CA has been hearing a lot more from Texas in the past few weeks and is looking into an official visit to Austin right before National Signing Day. He's scheduled to see A&M on January 18th but there's been a lot of chatter back and forth about whether he'll actually visit.

-Texas is planning to go by Irving High on Tuesday to see OG/C Rami Hammad.

-UT is closer to offering 2014 OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper. Stacy Searels will be at his high school on Monday.

[TFloss32]

QB Zach Allen of Temple has switched his commitment from Syracuse to TCU.

[benefactor]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/148971_3994422551321_1250009230_n.jpg

[The Reckoning]

TUCKER! aggie bloader and cock blocker!

[Sisk]

Everyone on TexAgs loves the guy for giving us Sumlin :lol

[ThePop]

Sherman would be gone regardless.

[DesignatedT]

Sherman would be gone regardless.

No he would not.

[Sisk]

Sherman would be gone regardless.

Highly doubtful.

[DesignatedT]

Contrary to earlier reports, A&M LB coach Matt Wallerstedt has reportedly now accepted the DC position at Texas Tech. Looks like Kingsbury didn't have any other options and convinced Tech to open up the check book for Wallerstedt. It was reported yesterday that he had turned down the job and A&M matched what Tech was offering $ wise.


Kenny Hill is on an official visit at Baylor this weekend as well. Something to follow.

[DesignatedT]

Echols-Luper has committed to TCU.

[TFloss32]

UT has issued a release saying that...

-both QB Case McCoy and LB Jordan Hicks have re-joined the football team and will resume classes for the spring semester.

-OL Thomas Ashcraft, TE Trey Graham and DT Kyle Kriegel will not be returning for their last year of eligibility.

-QB Tyrone Swoopes, TE Geoff Swaim, OL/DL Jake Raulerson and LB Deoundrei Davis have arrived in Austin.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that Texas is no longer recruiting JUCO QB Nick Marshall, but they are still looking for a second QB for the 2013 class.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Rami Hammad. I highlighted one of the quotes below because I've seen rumors that Hammad would commit to UT once offered and all of these other visits wouldn't happen.

"Super crazy for like the last two weeks," Hammad said. "It was chill until the Semper Fi game and then afterwards I blew up."

"This is what I'm thinking, nothing is official yet," Hammad. "I'm thinking Ole Miss (official visit) Wednesday, Oklahoma this weekend. Texas is coming by Tuesday. Texas is going to get the first visit so that might bump OU. Until then OU, then after that TCU, and then Baylor official-wise."

"It was close to home and it was my first offer (Baylor) and the education part they had what I wanted to study which is kinesiology," Hammad said. "One thing that's really attractive is the past five years they've put o-linemen in the NFL."

"It's truly a blessing," Hammad said, "but crazy though."

[TFloss32]

QB Casey Pachall is officially back at TCU.

[TFloss32]

Video of VY reflecting on the national championship vs. USC:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=361952