2013 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[the chronic]

24/7 saying #2 is in the books but it may not be announced until the prospect gets home later this evening.


From IT on the '2nd commit' --


Guys, the other site jumped the gun with the commit news. There is no official "commit" in the true sense of the word. There are a handful of kids currently on campus who will commit after sitting down with their parents. Mack wouldn't have it any other way.

[TFloss32]

A little country called Denmark, halv the size of Virginia. We are known for being the happiest people on the planet, the mohammed cartoons, beer, Lego and Morten Andersen.

Works for me. Again...welcome.

[TFloss32]

From IT on the '2nd commit' --


Guys, the other site jumped the gun with the commit news. There is no official "commit" in the true sense of the word. There are a handful of kids currently on campus who will commit after sitting down with their parents. Mack wouldn't have it any other way.

I'm sorry if I worded it poorly. My understanding was this certain prospect had basically made his decision but wanted to wait a little longer before making it public. So, yes, there is no "official" commitment quite yet from the prospect in question. I'm expecting something later this evening or tomorrow.

[shyne]

Why is their so much bickering about each other on all these different Texas boards, you would think they all rooted for different teams.

[TFloss32]

Why is their so much bickering about each other on all these different Texas boards, you would think they all rooted for different teams.

It's all about that scoop.

[ThePop]

Why is their so much bickering about each other on all these different Texas boards, you would think they all rooted for different teams.

Our fans suck, they're the same guys complaining about Ash not throwing for a million yards as a freshman.

Here's a pic stolen from Sample's twitter

https://p.twimg.com/Ale5HjvCEAE36ex.jpg
Him and Oliver

[TFloss32]

Oliver sure looks happy. Hoping he's on the verge of committing.

[the chronic]

Our fans suck, they're the same guys complaining about Ash not throwing for a million yards as a freshman.

Here's a pic stolen from Sample's twitter

https://p.twimg.com/Ale5HjvCEAE36ex.jpg
Him and Oliver


Bergeron has a nice purse.

[ThePop]

Bergeron has a nice purse.


:lol

[Whisky Dog]

Yeah I don't get all the bickering between sites but I think it's hilarious. Especially Ketch throwing shots when he should just put in more work and let his product speak for itself. If anything, the posters on OB owe Gerry and 24/7 and JS and IT a big thank you if the pressure and subs theyve taken from Ketch makes him get off his ass and put work into the product again.

I'm really curious about a 2nd commitment. These next 3 to 4 days will be interesting.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from DT Justin Manning after the Junior Day per 24/7:

“It was a fun visit,” Manning said. “There is a lot of tradition at Texas. There was a lot of talking today.”

“I didn’t talk one-on-one with Coach (Mack) Brown a lot today. I talked to him when I first came in," he said. "He talked to me about the tradition and everything. I spoke with the defensive tackles coach (Bo Davis) most of the time. He told me I had an offer, and he told me I was his number one guy this year.”

“There was no pressure to commit and they didn’t ask me if I wanted to commit,” he said.

“Texas pulled even with everyone else today,” he said.

“I’m going to Texas A&M next weekend, and then I’ll probably go to LSU and USC. I may also go to Oklahoma March 3,” he said.

[TFloss32]

It's been an odd Junior Day compared to years past because there's not a lot of info available. It sounds like everyone was offered today except LB Naashon Hughes. He was told that UT is not ready to offer anyone at his position. The fact that he was not offered (being the brother of a current player) confirms that the staff is being extremely selective to start out the 2013 cycle. I think it's great because there are limited scholarships to work with at this time and it shows there's an emphasis on proper evalution rather than just offering every guy that sits atop the rankings.

[TFloss32]

Quote from OL Darius James to 24/7:

"It was fun, and I had a real good time," James said. "It just solidified that Texas has the top spot. In my mind they're at the top."

[TFloss32]

I did not expect TE Durham Smythe to commit today because has a visit to Stanford scheduled for March 3rd. Here's a quote:

"I did not commit, but I was extremely impressed and the overall visit went great."

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Ricky Seals-Jones. He was accompanied by his parents and brother today and basically everything went as expected. Their plan is to sit down as a family in the next few days and have a decision by the end of the week. Like I mentioned this morning, Mack and the staff likely encouraged all of the prospects to think about things and it was a pressure free environment. Quotes from his father:

"Any time you go to a junior day, schools are going to throw everything they can at you. Texas was excellent though," Mr. Jones said. "LSU did a good job too. You can't just jump in. You have to be sure when you make that decision. But he's going to make a decision in a week or so."

"We got a lot of questions answered that we needed. The whole staff was excellent, really nice to us," Mr. Jones said. "They answered all the questions we wanted answered."

[TFloss32]

WR Ra'Shaad Samples is saying some promising things. He was accompanied by his brother-in-law and sister in Austin today. He sounds much like Seals-Jones in the sense that a decision is looming.

"That's pretty prestigious," Samples said of the UT offer. "Texas is one of my favorite schools. It's a school I really like."

"It helps me get closer to a decision knowing who wants me, knowing Texas wants me," Samples said. "I want to talk to my parents and then we'll go from there."

"I really don't put any schools higher than others," Samples said. "But Texas is really high on my list. That's all I can say. Texas is really high."

"I like the coaching staff, coach (Bryan) Harsin, their ideas. And being there knowing your'e going to graduate, be in a town and be around people that can help you even if you're not playing football."

"I'm going to talk to my family about Texas. I may make a decision after that, I may not," he said.

[TFloss32]

Pictures of some memorabilia on display for the recruits today:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/394444.jpg

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/394448.jpg

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/457/457/394449.jpg

[ColinB]

Cody Thomas to attend JD2.

[TFloss32]

Cody Thomas to attend JD2.

Wow. Potentially three QBs at JD2 in Barrett, Hill and Thomas.

[TFloss32]

ATH Ricky Seals-Jones and family:
http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/04ba93ae55d511e180c9123138016265_7.jpg

WR Ra'Shaad Samples and RB Dontre Wilson
https://p.twimg.com/AlfaqQJCQAAFE4F.jpg

OL/DL Jake Raulerson
https://p.twimg.com/AlfhvbjCAAAl7aO.jpg

[TFloss32]

ATH Kyle Hicks told OrangeBloods this evening that he had a hard time leaving Austin without committing and thought about pulling the trigger, but decided it would be best to think things through a little while longer. Said he was very humbled by the offer and the highlight of the visit was sitting in Mack's office. Looking really good for UT.

[TFloss32]

Read into this update what you'd like, but 24/7 reported that WR Jake Oliver and his family are another bunch that will be sitting down this week to discuss recruiting. Things appear to be headed in a great direction if you believe the reports that UT is the heavy favorite.

[the chronic]

Naashon Hughes: They're still evaluating OLB, me and Darius will probably end up at the same school. UT still #1.

[TFloss32]

Message from OL/DL Jake Raulerson on those worrying about the lack of immediate commitments:

"I'd just say that it's a great time to be a Texas Longhorn," he said.

[TFloss32]

ATH Kyle Hicks
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/686/686/394616.jpg

[the chronic]

You guys see this pic of Ridgeway yet? Damn...

http://twitter.com/#!/TGow86/status/168826442652725248/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/#%21/TGow86/status/168826442652725248/photo/1)

[TFloss32]

You guys see this pic of Ridgeway yet? Damn...

http://twitter.com/#!/TGow86/status/168826442652725248/photo/1

chronic-

Please copy and paste the actual pic for those of us who don't have the Twitter. Is this the one where he's dunking? Dude looks like Diesel about to bring down the rim.

[the chronic]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z166/shinyfish/ridge.jpg

[billfromlaketravis]

There are reports out there that Terrell Williams has accepted the Oakland Raiders DL coaching position. Excellent news. I think Texas can definitely get back in with Isiah Golden.

[bluebellmaniac]

There are reports out there that Terrell Williams has accepted the Oakland Raiders DL coaching position. Excellent news. I think Texas can definitely get back in with Isiah Golden.

BFLT, isn't a bit late for that? Letters of intent are all signed. Aren't they binding?

Or should that have been in blue .... <sarcasm>…?

[shyne]

Golden is class of 2013

[billfromlaketravis]

Golden is class of 2013


Exactly. Who knows Golden is a small town kid, he might be more comfortable in CS. Aggies usually do well with legacies and small town kids.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from TE Durham Smythe. Sounds like the Stanford visit won't happen:

"Yes, Texas offered me," said the versatile tight end. "It was actually really laid back. I went into his (Mack Brown's) office and we talked for about 30 minutes. There was no pressure (to commit). He told me how to handle things. He said 'Obviously, you need to find the right place' and he said reasons why Texas was the right place. There was no pressure which I really liked. It was an honor."

"I was really impressed overall by everything," stated Smythe. "Coming in I was expecting to see all the great academic stuff. I knew that coming in. But the family atmosphere really stood out. Players and coaches were really close. They had top of the line facilities. I had a chance to speak to all of them today. Coach (Bryan) Harsin talked to me about the overall scheme. Coach (Major) Applewhite talked to me about utilization of tight ends, and I had a real long conversation with coach (Bruce) Chambers and he showed me some video. They're slim at the position right now because they have some guys that are graduating and some guys that are veterans. He focused on versatility. That's a big part of my game. They do a lot of things with their tight ends - flex, block, split them out and more."

"That's a tough decision," responded Smythe about the possibility of putting an end to the recruiting process. "I think I'm going to be making it in the next two days. I feel like I like all the places I've visited so far. I'll talk with my family in the next two days and decide. Obviously, it's still really early. Everything has really picked up recently. But I'm definitely starting to get an idea. I'm trying to keep it narrowed down as much as possible. I'll have to decide whether to take these other visits or not. Stanford has also showed serious interest and I did originally have an unofficial planned for the first of March."

[TFloss32]

More cool quotes from ATH Kyle Hicks:

“I was real nervous going in (Mack Brown's office) because I was like, 'Man, this is it',” Hicks said. “It was a great meeting and I walked out happy with the offer.”

“It's a relief, but it adds some pressure because I have a tough decision to make,” Hicks said. “Do I want to go play football at the University of Texas? That's a huge decision and if I choose it, I need to make sure it's the right one.”

“She really loved it. My mom loves Texas,” Hicks said. “My whole little entourage of people were cheering for me to commit. There are some disappointed people that I didn't do it there, but everyone knows that I need to sit down and make the right choice.”

[ATX_Horn]

Those are some great quotes, TFloss. Can't wait for the first commits to start rollin in...Smythe and Hicks would be a nice start to this years take on offense.

[Trill Clinton]

You guys see this pic of Ridgeway yet? Damn...

http://twitter.com/#!/TGow86/status/168826442652725248/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/#%21/TGow86/status/168826442652725248/photo/1)

This kid reminds me a lot of Pierre-Paul as far as sheer athleticism goes.

[TFloss32]

Updated list for the second Junior Day on February 25th:

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll ß------- has a baseball tournament that weekend
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage ß------ hasn’t made a decision
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Kerrick Huggins, Dallas Skyline
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

[TFloss32]

Those are some great quotes, TFloss. Can't wait for the first commits to start rollin in...Smythe and Hicks would be a nice start to this years take on offense.

I wouldn't be surprised if one came today, but like I told Whisky yesterday, I'm working on a rundown of all the guys with offers now that we've heard from most of them. Kind of a cheat sheet for everyone.

[TFloss32]

Forgot to address DT Kerrick Huggins of Dallas Skyline above. He is committed to Texas A&M but I haven't seen anything that says he won't be in Austin for JD2. The fact that A&M's DL coach, Terrell Williams, has left for the Oakland Raiders could shake things up a bit. Always hurts to lose a great recruiter.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from QB Tyrone Swoopes:

"It was pretty fun. I've really seen all the stuff they showed me today when I went for a camp last year and the BYU game. This one was more for my mom because she's never been there before," Swoopes said. "It was more for her. She had never met coach Brown or coach Harsin. It was good for her to get comfortable with them. She said she liked them both and was very comfortable with them, so that was good."

"I think it was pretty good. They really impressed my mom with the whole family aspect of things," Swoopes said. "At other places, the coaches' wives weren't there. My mom said she liked that, that everybody's wife was there at this junior day, as well as getting to know some of the players. She thought that was cool and really good."

"They just told me that I was one of the top recruits on their list," he said. "They're trying to get Texas back on the map. With some of the players there today, they think we could go back to the national championship if we all end up going there."

"I think with the whole thing, I'm just going to stay in Texas. The furthest I'd go is Oklahoma," Swoopes said. "I know that's what my mom and dad want. They don't say it, but I know that's what they want. That's what my friends and family would want me to do."

"I think it would just have to be me being comfortable at that place," Swoopes said when asked what will differentiate one school from the rest. "It will be the coaching staff and everybody there. That's pretty much it."

"I don't really have a time frame yet. I'm just going to sit down with my parents and maybe try to work something out. But I don't when I'll do anything yet," Swoopes said.

[bluetrumpet]

Do you think I Golden might drop by for JD2 since Williams left?

[TFloss32]

Do you think I Golden might drop by for JD2 since Williams left?

Not counting on it.

[TFloss32]

Conference USA and Mountain West joining forces:

http://brett-mcmurphy.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/29532522/34822810

[BU Spur]

Is there an official list of everyone who was offered?

[TFloss32]

Interview with Colt McCoy and a reminder of what he meant to UT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0rEfQIFBjE&list=UUuIa7xIvcRIPqCBpu_Lz9jg&index=1&feature=plcp

[TFloss32]

Add RB Kyle Hicks, right?

Yes, my bad. I copied an old list by mistake. This is the correct list of who was offered yesterday. OL Kent Perkins and OL Ishmael Wilson will receive their offer in two weeks at JD2. No offer for LB Naashon Hughes.

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
TE, Durham Smythe, Belton
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
ATH, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

[bluetrumpet]

I thought Taylor didn't make it since he had car trouble...I might be mistaken

[TFloss32]

I thought Taylor didn't make it since he had car trouble...I might be mistaken

You're correct on that. I just copied an older list by mistake and the list above your post is right. I deleted my original post and hope I didn't create confusion. I did not expect Taylor to get an offer even if he had showed up.

[BU Spur]

I guess I just missed it. Thanks TFloss.

[TFloss32]

I guess I just missed it. Thanks TFloss.

It's all good. I think I posted something on it yesterday but it might have gotten lost in all of the other information. Hope that helps.

[TFloss32]

ATH Ricky Seals-Jones
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/379/29379/395591.jpg

[shyne]

ATH Ricky Seals-Jones
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Boards/379/29379/395591.jpg

cool picture, like the gloves too

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

3rdCoast-

Would you mind deleting that post where you quoted my original list just so there's no confusion? Thanks.

Done Deal

[spy5417]

Does anyone have the Asset report from today???

[bluetrumpet]

I know...I've been waiting all day for it.

[shyne]

Here is the latest on WR Jake Oliver (Dallas/Jesuit)... from Gerry

1.He cancelled his February 18 junior day plans with Oklahoma State.

2.He called Arkansas, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Alabama, Oklahoma State and Ohio State to let them all know...

3.Oliver is down to Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Texas

[bluetrumpet]

Someone on another forum asked what happens if Tyrone holds off and we offer JT and/or Cody and one or both commit. Seems very possible and I don’t see anyone addressing it. Anyone know the plan?

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Jacorey Warrick to the JD2 list. I really like Warrick at corner.

[TheMex]

Add Jacorey Warrick to the JD2 list. I really like Warrick at corner.
Is he really the Kendall Sanders of this class??

[billfromlaketravis]

Add J.J. Gustafson to the JD2 list. One of my favorite juniors in the state. Strong as an ox (literally), mean as hell and elite feet.

I think there are parallels between Warrick and Sanders, but I Warrick reminds me more of Duke Thomas, maybe Corey Coleman. They're about the same height and have long arms.

[TFloss32]

Done Deal

Thanks.

[TFloss32]

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll ß------- has a baseball tournament that weekend
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage ß------ hasn’t made a decision
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OL, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Kerrick Huggins, Dallas Skyline
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

[TFloss32]

24/7 reported that both OL Darius James and LB Naashon Hughes picked up offers from LSU today. Hughes also added South Carolina.

[TFloss32]

Here is the latest on WR Jake Oliver (Dallas/Jesuit)... from Gerry

1.He cancelled his February 18 junior day plans with Oklahoma State.

2.He called Arkansas, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Alabama, Oklahoma State and Ohio State to let them all know...

3.Oliver is down to Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Texas

Looking good.

[DesignatedT]

WR Devin Lauderdale has committed to Texas Tech. He will still be taking visits though.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

24/7 reported that both OL Darius James and LB Naashon Hughes picked up offers from LSU today. Hughes also added South Carolina.

Damn.. So they offer Darius James but not Ishmael Wilson? Someone instigate this to him so he gets mad. ha

[the chronic]

24/7 reported that both OL Darius James and LB Naashon Hughes picked up offers from LSU today. Hughes also added South Carolina.

Don't like that one after the two of them saying they'd like to play together and us not offering Hughes.

[bluetrumpet]

We should have offered when he came in. Hope it doesn't bite us.

[TFloss32]

Updates for JD2. DT Kerrick Huggins has said he's solid to A&M and will not be attending. DE DJ Ward is still saying he's going to try and make it down and WR Robbie Rhodes is a "maybe."

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll ß------- has a baseball tournament that weekend
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OL, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

[TFloss32]

West Virginia is in:

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/wvu-settles-big-east-lawsuit-join-big-12-15585302

[yavozerb]

Sorry if I missed this but here is the complete big 12 schedule:

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=205379627

[TFloss32]

Update on five-star S Su'a Cravens...saw two different articles on Rivals today that link him to Texas. He's said that he has spoken with both Mack and Akina (not sure how many times) and he does want to take an official to Texas. He's also friends with Mack on Facebook which tells us there's a serious interest there as these coaches don't add random players.

"My official visits I know I'm going to are Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and I'm not sure where my fifth visit will be to."

[Whisky Dog]

LSU is doing like Bama and offering every OOS guy worth a damn. Surely not even half are commitable offers.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Update on five-star S Su'a Cravens...saw two different articles on Rivals today that link him to Texas. He's said that he has spoken with both Mack and Akina (not sure how many times) and he does want to take an official to Texas. He's also friends with Mack on Facebook which tells us there's a serious interest there as these coaches don't add random players.

"My official visits I know I'm going to are Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and I'm not sure where my fifth visit will be to."


So no Cali schools? We may actually have a shot if its up to OOS Schools. I always fear the pull of the in state schools when recruiting other states.

[billfromlaketravis]

Update on five-star S Su'a Cravens...saw two different articles on Rivals today that link him to Texas. He's said that he has spoken with both Mack and Akina (not sure how many times) and he does want to take an official to Texas. He's also friends with Mack on Facebook which tells us there's a serious interest there as these coaches don't add random players.

"My official visits I know I'm going to are Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and I'm not sure where my fifth visit will be to."



I don't see a single in state or West Coast name on Craven's list. Very encouraging. Texas can't go wrong with Cravens or Marcell Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if Kameron Miles had to wait awhile for an offer.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I don't see a single in state or West Coast name on Craven's list. Very encouraging. Texas can't go wrong with Cravens or Marcell Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if Kameron Miles had to wait awhile for an offer.

Oh yeah.... another good point that I overlooked, no west coast schools at all. Salivating!!!

[TFloss32]

I don't see a single in state or West Coast name on Craven's list. Very encouraging. Texas can't go wrong with Cravens or Marcell Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if Kameron Miles had to wait awhile for an offer.

All of the in-state schools and Washington (Lupoi = Polynesian) have offered and he's been to USC for sure, but it doesn't sound like staying close to home is a priority right now. Things obviously change for all prospects as their recruitment gets closer to the end and they start to really think about leaving home. He may visit Nebraska in the spring. Hopefully the staff will feel confident enough in their defensive numbers that they can go balls out for him and Harris and hope to land one.

[TFloss32]

It may be a bit of a reach on my part, but I'm still not convinced that DB Kameron Miles is being looked at as just a safety. He's already a tad bigger than Jinkens at 16 years old (he may already be 17) and could end up like Cobbs who's big enough to be an OLB, but can also cover Big XII WRs from that position when necessary due to his speed. He's a great talent so I'm hoping the lack of DB numbers doesn't affect him directly, but interested to see what will be said about him after JD2 and if Diaz has a specific plan.

[TFloss32]

More quotes from QB Tyrone Swoopes (HornsNation):

"As soon as we got out the car, we were walking out of the parking garage," Swoopes said, "and my little brother looks up at the stadium and was like, 'Oh my gosh, I want to go to Texas!' "

"I had already liked them (Texas) a lot from the first time I went down there," he said. "I don't think I could like them any more than I already did. They really want me, and it would be a good opportunity if I did go there."

"He (Mack Brown) just told me that he wanted me pretty bad to go down there," Swoopes said. "They need a quarterback, and he thinks I can help make something big down there with the guys they're getting next year and could get in my class."

"Coach Harsin said I'm going to be compared to Vince Young and Colt McCoy and Cam Newton and all them, but he won't expect any of that from me," Swoopes said. "He'll expect me to be Tyrone Swoopes, that's all."

"I don't really know (about a timeline for a decision), honestly. I don't know," he said. "I'm going to talk to my parents about everything the next couple days. I guess we'll see."

[TFloss32]

LSU is doing like Bama and offering every OOS guy worth a damn. Surely not even half are commitable offers.

I think Alabama and LSU both have 70+ offers out right now. It's a questionable tactic (although completely legal) that allows them to have several lines out at one time. If the big fish commit, you tell the lesser guys to grayshirt or their offer isn't committable. Allows them to pull in the best class possible year in and year out. Makes you wonder how much they value certain guys since so many are viewed as "Plan B" or even "Plan C" types.

[TFloss32]

Here's the "cheat sheet" that I was talking about for those that want to keep up with where Texas is at on the 2013 prospects who have been offered. This is strictly my opinion with some facts mixed in. I'll follow with some explanations since I don't have enough room to add comments. I want to know what everyone else thinks on these guys, so please chime in!

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright

Rivals Ranking: 11 (5-star)
UT Recruiter: Bryan Harsin, Bruce Chambers
Notable Offers: Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, TCU
Finalists: TCU, Texas
Future Visits: ---
Family/Friend Connections: Father played for Bruce Chambers at Dallas Skyline
Decision Timeline: Before Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto

Rivals Ranking: 186 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Major Applewhite, Bruce Chambers
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame, OK State, Texas A&M
Finalists: Oregon, Texas
Future Visits: OK State Junior Day (February 18th), Oregon (early March)
Family/Friend Connections: Several good friends from DeSoto are current UT players
Decision Timeline: Unknown
Final Choice: Texas

WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit

Rivals Ranking: 61 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Darrell Wyatt
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Clemson, Ohio State, OU, OK State, TCU, Texas A&M
Finalists: OU, Texas, Texas A&M
Future Visits: ---
Family/Friend Connections: Father played for Texas A&M, father coached Bennie Wylie at Sam Houston State, brother attends OU
Decision Timeline: Before Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

WR, Ra’Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline

Rivals Ranking: 191 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Darrell Wyatt, Bruce Chambers
Notable Offers: Baylor, Cal, K-State, Notre Dame, TCU, Texas A&M, UCLA
Finalists: Texas, Texas A&M
Future Visits: Alabama or Texas Tech Junior Day (February 18th)
Family/Friend Connections: Sisters have Texas A&M ties, several friends who play at both A&M and UT
Decision Timeline: Before Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

TE, Durham Smythe, Belton

Rivals Ranking: NR
UT Recruiter: Bryan Harsin, Bruce Chambers
Notable Offers: Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech, potentially Stanford
Finalists: Texas, Stanford
Future Visits: Stanford (early March, not set in stone)
Family/Friend Connections: Father played for Baylor
Decision Timeline: Before the UT spring game (April 1st)
Final Choice: Texas

OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights

Rivals Ranking: 92 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Stacy Searels, Darrell Wyatt
Notable Offers: Baylor, LSU, Texas A&M
Finalists: OU, Texas
Future Visits: OU Junior Day (March 3rd), Alabama and LSU (maybe in the spring)
Family/Friend Connections: Best friend, OL Camrhon Hughes, plays for UT
Decision Timeline: Before the UT spring game (April 1st)
Final Choice: Texas

OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands

Rivals Ranking: 25 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Stacy Searels, Darrell Wyatt
Notable Offers: Baylor, LSU, OU, OK State, Texas A&M
Finalists: Texas, Texas A&M
Future Visits: Texas (February 25th)
Family/Friend Connections: ---
Decision Timeline: On, or soon after, Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

OL, A’Shawn Robinson, Fort Worth Arlington Heights

Rivals Ranking: 69 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Stacy Searels, Darrell Wyatt
Notable Offers: Alabama, Arkansas, LSU, TCU
Finalists: Texas, ???
Future Visits: Maybe Alabama, USC or other out-of-state schools
Family/Friend Connections: ---
Decision Timeline: Unknown
Final Choice: Unknown (leaning towards Texas)

OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne

Rivals Ranking: 143 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Stacy Searels, Bruce Chambers
Notable Offers: Cal, Michigan, Nebraska, Vanderbilt, potentially LSU
Finalists: LSU, Texas
Future Visits: Texas (February 25th), OK State
Family/Friend Connections: Native of Louisiana, friends with OL Curtis Riser and DT Alex Norman of UT
Decision Timeline: Unknown
Final Choice: LSU (if offered), Texas (no LSU offer)

DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball

Rivals Ranking: 89 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Bo Davis, Darrell Wyatt
Notable Offers: K-State, LSU, Miami, TCU, Texas A&M, Tennesee, USC, potentially OU
Finalists: LSU, OU, Texas
Future Visits: OU Junior Day (March 3rd)
Family/Friend Connections: Brother, DT DeMarcus Granger, played for OU
Decision Timeline: Unknown
Final Choice: Unknown

ATH, Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin

Rivals Ranking: NR
UT Recruiter: Major Applewhite
Notable Offers: Arkansas, Baylor, TCU, Texas A&M
Finalists: Texas
Future Visits: Texas A&M Junior Day (this weekend)
Family/Friend Connections: ---
Decision Timeline: Before Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Rivals Ranking: 13 (4-star)
UT Recruiter: Oscar Giles
Notable Offers: Auburn, Baylor, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M
Finalists: LSU, Texas
Future Visits: ---
Family/Friend Connections: ---
Decision Timeline: Before Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
Final Choice: Texas

[bluetrumpet]

Awesome work TFloss. Do you think we will take 2 RB's this class? If I Wilson commits to Texas, do you see him switching to LSU with all their locker problems? Any news on C. Morgan? I would love for him to get an offer.

[the chronic]

Muchas gracias Floss.

Reports coming out RSJ will likely pick a school as early as within the week and you've got to think Texas is the leader. That could help a lot with Swoopes as well. Would be a nice start getting those two and would help tremendously with the other prospects as well.

Will be interesting next couple weeks.

[TFloss32]

Muchas gracias Floss.

Reports coming out RSJ will likely pick a school as early as within the week and you've got to think Texas is the leader. That could help a lot with Swoopes as well. Would be a nice start getting those two and would help tremendously with the other prospects as well.



No problem.

I'm with you and 24/7 that RSJ's quick decision could influence Swoopes. It was reported he asked about RSJ's commitment status a handful of times on Sunday and may have pulled the trigger if Seals-Jones would have. Still working on my comments but I have some more on that in there.

[TFloss32]

Awesome work TFloss. Do you think we will take 2 RB's this class? If I Wilson commits to Texas, do you see him switching to LSU with all their locker problems? Any news on C. Morgan? I would love for him to get an offer.

1.) The plan appears to be Hicks/D. Wilson and then shut it down, but I don't think they're set on two should their original plan not work out.

2.) On I. Wilson, your dream school is your dream school (see Daje, Santos and Cottrell). I fear LSU can slow-play him for months and then scoop him up whenever they feel like it much like Texas has done with certain guys. It's been said LSU may have dropped the ball a bit with Wilson by not offering at the last Junior Day, but it's usually easy to forgive your childhood favorite. It's a sure bet that Searels understands what he's up against but will stay on him with a "Plan B" in his back pocket.

3.) Nothing on Morgan, unfortunately. He's a great TE prospect but Texas simply likes other guys more at this time.

[TFloss32]

Possibly an out-of-state name to keep an eye on. Claims Texas may offer.

OG/C, Brandon Kublanow, Walton (Marietta, GA) (6-3, 290)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Kublanow-129249

According to Kublanow, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Vanderbilt are recruiting him the hardest. Of the schools that haven't offered, he thinks Alabama, Tennessee or Texas could be next to do so. Asked if he had any top schools at the moment, Kublanow replied, "I wouldn't say so. I have schools I like a lot, but I wouldn't make a top five or anything."

[TFloss32]

Added LB Deoundrei Davis of Cypress Woods to JD2.

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll ß------- has a baseball tournament that weekend
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OL, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma State WR Michael Harrison suspended for entire 2012 season:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OSU/article.aspx?subjectid=93&articleid=20120213_93_0_Oklaho12803&rss_lnk=93

[TFloss32]

Quote from DT Justin Manning to OUInsider. UT has some work to do:

“It was good (Texas Junior Day),” said Manning. “It really wasn’t that exciting. It was all business and it wasn’t that fun. It was just all business and it really wasn’t fun at all. I like Texas ‘OK’, but I don’t think too much about them right now. They are all pretty equal when it comes to my colleges right now and the visit to Texas was just ‘OK’.

[the chronic]

Quote from DT Justin Manning to OUInsider. UT has some work to do:

“It was good (Texas Junior Day),” said Manning. “It really wasn’t that exciting. It was all business and it wasn’t that fun. It was just all business and it really wasn’t fun at all. I like Texas ‘OK’, but I don’t think too much about them right now. They are all pretty equal when it comes to my colleges right now and the visit to Texas was just ‘OK’.


Sounds like time to write Manning off. Usually I don't take quotes too much to heart especially when it is to a rival teams reporter. But something that negative sounds like beyond an uphill battle.

[billfromlaketravis]

Sounds like time to write Manning off. Usually I don't take quotes too much to heart especially when it is to a rival teams reporter. But something that negative sounds like beyond an uphill battle.


I wouldn't write off a recruit in February of his junior year. Ever.

[the chronic]

Update on five-star S Su'a Cravens...saw two different articles on Rivals today that link him to Texas. He's said that he has spoken with both Mack and Akina (not sure how many times) and he does want to take an official to Texas. He's also friends with Mack on Facebook which tells us there's a serious interest there as these coaches don't add random players.

"My official visits I know I'm going to are Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, Texas, and I'm not sure where my fifth visit will be to."



Don't be deceived by lack of Cali visits on list for Su'a. He's already been on USC campus and he's only 90 minute drive away. Dude supposedly grew up a USC fan and his favorite player is Polamalu. He's a longshot. If he doesn't official there, it will simply be because he will do an unofficial and/or summer camp there (USC summer camp is pretty big).

If he doesn't do officials in Cali smart money is he sees those as short drive and wants to save the paid official visits for visits far away.

[ThePop]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/406415_10150508872412924_93405972923_8527352_12824 22879_n.jpg

[the chronic]

I wouldn't write off a recruit in February of his junior year. Ever.

don't mean to be a wet blanket, but i've never seen a guy make comments about a visit being simply OK and not fun, then commit to that school. and i've been following recruiting for quite some time.

maybe a 10 win season and a win over OU could get us back in the race, and bo davis is obviously a top recruiter. but if you aren't at least somewhat excited during a visit, i wouldn't expect a second. time will tell - first times for everything.

[TFloss32]

Don't be deceived by lack of Cali visits on list for Su'a. He's already been on USC campus and he's only 90 minute drive away. Dude supposedly grew up a USC fan and his favorite player is Polamalu. He's a longshot. If he doesn't official there, it will simply be because he will do an unofficial and/or summer camp there (USC summer camp is pretty big).

If he doesn't do officials in Cali smart money is he sees those as short drive and wants to save the paid official visits for visits far away.

I agree that USC is the early favorite.

[TFloss32]

Just saw on 24/7 that Will Muschamp offered a job to Stacy Searels recently. Searels turned him down, but worth mentioning.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Don't be deceived by lack of Cali visits on list for Su'a. He's already been on USC campus and he's only 90 minute drive away. Dude supposedly grew up a USC fan and his favorite player is Polamalu. He's a longshot. If he doesn't official there, it will simply be because he will do an unofficial and/or summer camp there (USC summer camp is pretty big).

If he doesn't do officials in Cali smart money is he sees those as short drive and wants to save the paid official visits for visits far away.

Great point. This completely nullifies my analysis earlier today along with my initial excitement, but it is very true. Thanks for bringing me back to reality.
:depressed

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Just saw on 24/7 that Will Muschamp offered a job to Stacy Searels recently. Searels turned him down, but worth mentioning.

Nice try Will.. :nope
I Dont blame you tho.

[the chronic]

LA Times blog on Su'a Craven. Considering he's got 40+ offers getting an official is a big deal so certainly great news. Apparently he just went to USC junior day last weekend.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2012/02/football-sua-cravens-can-be-the-traveling-man.html

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Darius James has accepted an invite to play in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game. He joins OL/DL Jake Raulerson and S Marcell Harris on the roster.

[TFloss32]

Highlights from DE Torrodney Prevot of Alief Taylor. He may be at JD2.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/456778/torrodney-prevot#

[billfromlaketravis]

Highlights from DE Torrodney Prevot of Alief Taylor. He may be at JD2.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/456778/torrodney-prevot#


Dedfischer seems to have found another recruit to get his hopes up about. Haha.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting #2 is in. Welcome WR Jake Oliver! Guy committed before I could finish my comments.

[the chronic]

24/7 reporting #2 is in. Welcome WR Jake Oliver! Guy committed before I could finish my comments.

Awesome pickup!

[Trill Clinton]

Just saw some Oliver highlights on youtube and he reminds me a lot of Randy Moss

[TFloss32]

Press release from the Oliver family:

Jake Oliver made his decision today regarding his future. Jake is excited to announce that he will be attending the University of Texas and playing football for Coach Brown and the Longhorns.

The recruiting process began, for Jake, the spring before his sophomore season and has been a great and fulfilling experience. Jake has had the opportunity to visit many campuses and meet many outstanding coaches along the way and would like to thank each school and coach for their interest in him. He is very appreciative of all the wonderful people that have helped through this process and couldn’t be happier with his decision.

The winning tradition, family atmosphere and feeling of home on the U.T. campus were key factors in his decision. Jake attended several U.T. games during their National Championship season and believes that with the current coaching staff, the players on campus, the 2012 recruiting class and another great class in 2013 a National Title will be coming back to Austin very soon.

Another major determining factor in his decision was a Degree from the University of Texas. Jake grew up in Dallas, Texas and attends Dallas Jesuit College Preparatory and education is very important in his life. Jesuit taught him how to balance a full academic load while also participating in athletics and community service. Jake believes the University of Texas will be a great extension for his academic future.

Jake is very thankful to Dallas Jesuit, Coach Hickman, Coach Wunderlick and the great Jesuit staff and Jesuit community that helped him become the young man he is today.

Jake would also like to thank all of the teachers, coaches, players and friends that he has met and played beside since beginning football in 4th grade. His football experience has been amazing with many Championships and FUN times along the way. Playing for the Horns is a dream come true.

Family has been a key component in Jake’s life and it was very important to be close to his grandparents, Bill and Linda Oliver and Dick and Anita Landenberger. His big brother, Jackson, has been very instrumental in Jake’s life and has thrown him many passes growing up. One of Jake’s most memorable moments was his 1st varsity touchdown reception when he was a freshman on the Jesuit varsity team and Jackson was the senior QB. Jake’s little sis, Emma, helps keep him grounded as it’s often stated that she is the best athlete of the family. Jake’s mom and dad, Ellen and Gary have been lifelong educators and coaches and are very happy with his decision and believe Texas will be a great fit for him.

Jake is excited about his decision to attend the University of Texas and play for the Longhorns. He is now looking forward to his senior year at Jesuit and a great football season with his friends and family.

Thanks to everyone and Hookem!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hyfr!!!

[Vito Corleone]

you guys are fast, I was just coming over to post it and you beat me too it. :toast

This kid looks legit.

[shyne]

Love this kid, he plays angry some of his blocks are flat out nasty.

[TFloss32]

you guys are fast, I was just coming over to post it and you beat me too it. :toast

This kid looks legit.

Welcome, Vito. Not a burner, but pretty much top-notch in every other area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52CaJyMAW_Y

[the chronic]

Ohio State offers Ra'Shaad Samples http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif
February, 15, 2012 12:59PM ET

Urban Meyer and his coaching staff have entered the game in the pursuit of coveted receiver Ra’Shaad Samples (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/138713/rashaad-samples) (Dallas/Skyline).

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound receiver said he had a chance to speak with the respected Ohio State coach and was offered a scholarship late Wednesday morning. Samples now has more than 20 offers, including scholarship opportunities from Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, California, UCLA and Notre Dame.

"[Talking to Meyer] was cool. He's a real dude," Samples said. "He tells you how he feels and how it is. It was exciting to hear from him."

[ColinB]

I love it. Oliver was my top want for this class. He can come in and play right away, especially because he is a good blocker which will be huge for the team's game plan going forward.

[TFloss32]

Ohio State offers Ra'Shaad Samples http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif
February, 15, 2012 12:59PM ET

Urban Meyer and his coaching staff have entered the game in the pursuit of coveted receiver Ra’Shaad Samples (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/138713/rashaad-samples) (Dallas/Skyline).

The 5-foot-11, 170-pound receiver said he had a chance to speak with the respected Ohio State coach and was offered a scholarship late Wednesday morning. Samples now has more than 20 offers, including scholarship opportunities from Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, California, UCLA and Notre Dame.

"[Talking to Meyer] was cool. He's a real dude," Samples said. "He tells you how he feels and how it is. It was exciting to hear from him."

Kid is a playmaker. Great offer.

[TFloss32]

Text to 24/7 from OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

"The Jakes are in!!"

For those that might've been a little worried after zero commitments on JD1, I compared it to a junior high dance. All of the guys are in one corner and the girls (in this case, Texas) are in the other. Raulerson is the cool chaperone telling the boys what they need to do and they're all looking around at each other waiting to see who will make the first move. Oliver has taken that first step and now the others will feel more confident in doing so. News travels fast (they're all connected through social media) and Oliver was a great ice breaker for the rest of the bunch. Great players want to play with great players.

[the chronic]

Tyrone Swoopes is a wanted man, as LSU makes offer
Top dual-threat quarterback has offers from nearly every top program.

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/ZFAS0bzlpESGUZGCiJCw9w/tyrone-swoopes-is-a-wanted-man,-as-lsu-makes-offer.htm

He's attend Junior Days at Oklahoma, Baylor and on Sunday, Texas. All of those schools remain in the mix for Swoopes, while Alabama and Ohio State are among schools outside the Big 12 vying for his services.

The latest offer came today from LSU, Whitewright head coach Jack Wylie told MaxPreps.

Perhaps the most interesting team in the mix is Stanford. Swoopes seems intrigued with the Palo Alto, Calif., school, and the Cardinal could have the best chance of any out-of-state team to land him. He plans to take a trip to the West Coast to see the campus, according to Wylie.

"I'm pretty sure he's going to visit Stanford in the summer," he said.

Wylie doesn't expect Swoopes to commit in the spring or the summer. Since he joins the basketball team directly after the football season, he may not have much time to take visits after this summer.

[shyne]

Tyrone Swoopes is a wanted man, as LSU makes offer
Top dual-threat quarterback has offers from nearly every top program.

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/ZFAS0bzlpESGUZGCiJCw9w/tyrone-swoopes-is-a-wanted-man,-as-lsu-makes-offer.htm

He's attend Junior Days at Oklahoma, Baylor and on Sunday, Texas. All of those schools remain in the mix for Swoopes, while Alabama and Ohio State are among schools outside the Big 12 vying for his services.

The latest offer came today from LSU, Whitewright head coach Jack Wylie told MaxPreps.

Perhaps the most interesting team in the mix is Stanford. Swoopes seems intrigued with the Palo Alto, Calif., school, and the Cardinal could have the best chance of any out-of-state team to land him. He plans to take a trip to the West Coast to see the campus, according to Wylie.

"I'm pretty sure he's going to visit Stanford in the summer," he said.

Wylie doesn't expect Swoopes to commit in the spring or the summer. Since he joins the basketball team directly after the football season, he may not have much time to take visits after this summer.

He's going to miss the burnt orange boat.

[billfromlaketravis]

He's going to miss the burnt orange boat.



Hook Em 247 is reporting that Swoopes won't take anymore visits. It's done after RSJ commits.

[DirkDoesWork]

I love taking aggy legacies. It warms my heart.

[UTHorns34]

Not a good way to start their Big XII career, eh?

http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?storyId=7577881

Four TCU football players arrested

Richard Durrett [ARCHIVE] ESPNDallas.com | February 15, 2012

Four football players were among 17 TCU students arrested on drug charges Wednesday, and an arrest warrant for one of the players alleges that at least three players were dealing drugs.

According to the warrant, one of the players also said that drug use was widespread on the Horned Frogs' team.

According to Fort Worth police, the players arrested are: junior linebacker Tanner Brock, junior safety Devin Johnson, junior defensive tackle D.J. Yendrey and sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Horn.

Brock entered the 2011 season as a starter and one of the team's best defenders, but he hurt his ankle in September and missed the rest of the season. In 2010, he led the team in tackles with 106 and was named an All-Mountain West performer.

His arrest warrant, which was obtained by ESPNDallas.com, states that an undercover police officer bought marijuana from Horn and Yendrey at their residence on Nov. 3, 2011.

The investigation continued for several months, and on Jan. 18, the officer asked to purchase a half-ounce of marijuana from Yendrey. The warrant states that Yendrey said he was out, but a friend could get the drugs. The officer then was able to buy marijuana from a man who turned out to be Brock.

The officer allegedly again bought marijuana from Brock a few days later. On Feb. 1, the officer was alerted by the TCU police force that the football team was surprised with a drug test. The officer contacted Brock and spoke about the test on the phone.

"Ya, they caught us slipping," Brock allegedly said.

The officer went to Brock's residence and bought $220 worth of marijuana, according to the warrant. The officer told Brock that the drug test was "bull----," and Brock responded, "I failed that b---- for sure."

According to the warrant, Brock said that he wasn't worried because there "would be about 60 people being screwed." Brock is alleged to have said that he and Horn had looked over the TCU roster and concluded that only about 20 players could pass the test.

The officer then asked Brock if he could get him any Xanax or hydrocodone pills. According to the warrant, Brock said he knew a girl who could get them and that he used to buy pills from two other football players, but they had graduated.

Johnson started eight games in 2011 and had 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Yendrey led TCU interior linemen in tackles in 2011 and was honorable mention All-Mountain West. Horn was expected to compete for a starting spot in 2012.

The investigation will continue after the sweeping drug sting, and there could be more arrests, according to TCU chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr.

Three of the students were arrested on campus; 14 were arrested off-campus. Boschini said the school has never experienced a mass arrest such as this.

"I'm extremely concerned," Boschini said. "If one kid is involved, it's one kid too many."

Football coach Gary Patterson and athletic director Chris Del Conte both said TCU student-athletes are expected to be ambassadors for the university, and that drug use and criminal behavior would not be tolerated.

"There are days people want to be a head football coach, but today is not one of those days," Patterson said in a prepared statement. "As I heard the news this morning, I was first shocked, then hurt and now I'm mad.

"Under my watch, drugs and drug use by TCU's student-athletes will not be tolerated by me or any member of my coaching staff. Period. Our program is respected nationally for its strong ethics and for that reason the players arrested today were separated from TCU by the University.

"I believe strongly that young people's lives are more important than wins or losses."

Patterson said the team has programs in place to help players make smart choices.

"At the end of the day, though, sometimes young people make poor choices. The Horned Frogs are bigger and stronger than those involved," he said.

Said Del Conte: "Our student-athletes are a microcosm of society and unfortunately that means some of our players reflect a culture that glorifies drugs and drug use. That mindset is not reflected by TCU nor will it be allowed within athletics."

The investigation began about six months ago, and the Fort Worth police worked with the TCU campus police. TCU police chief Steve McGee said the students arrested Wednesday were caught in an undercover operation selling marijuana, cocaine, Ecstasy and prescription drugs.

McGee says the six-month investigation was prompted by complaints from students and parents, among others.

Officials say all 17 students have been taken off the 9,500-student school's Fort Worth campus.

"This is a very clear messsage to everybody that if you want to do this kind of thing, you can't go to TCU," Boschini said.

The Horned Frogs are set to join the Big 12 later this year in a move expected to be a boon for their athletic program. Boschini was asked if he's concerned about the football team being scrutinized.

"I'm concerned about the safety and health of our campus and if anyone is involved in this, they have to undergo that scrutiny," Boschini said. "I don't think it's a football problem. It's four people on the football team."

He called the entire episode "very disheartening."

"We expect more of our student, faculty and staff and that's the message we've give them today," Boschini said. "And 99.9 percent of the students here do the right thing and we want to make sure the ones that don't aren't at TCU."

TCU, also known as Texas Christian University, is a private institution affiliated with The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a Protestant denomination. On its website, the university said 71 students -- less than 1 percent of the student body -- were disciplined for drug law violations in 2011.

Richard Durrett is a reporter for ESPNDallas.com. Information from ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan and The Associated Press was used in this report.

[TFloss32]

That Brock kid isn't very bright. Coach Patterson is cringing with that comment.

According to the warrant, Brock said that he wasn't worried because there "would be about 60 people being screwed." Brock is alleged to have said that he and Horn had looked over the TCU roster and concluded that only about 20 players could pass the test.

[the chronic]

https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/1814297246/19_HSFB_NORTH_1126tlpo_normal.JPG Su'a Cravens @21Sua (https://twitter.com/#%21/21Sua)
Gonna take more unofficials then official visits. Glad I got family in Texas

[the chronic]

Eric Nahlin @EricNahlin (https://twitter.com/#%21/EricNahlin)
From a great source re RS-J: LSU is the other bcuz if he didn't have an 'other' he'd already be committed to UT. #OrangeHouse (https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23OrangeHouse)

[TFloss32]

https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/1814297246/19_HSFB_NORTH_1126tlpo_normal.JPG Su'a Cravens @21Sua (https://twitter.com/#%21/21Sua)
Gonna take more unofficials then official visits. Glad I got family in Texas

Nice. UT has to try.


Eric Nahlin @EricNahlin (https://twitter.com/#%21/EricNahlin)
From a great source re RS-J: LSU is the other bcuz if he didn't have an 'other' he'd already be committed to UT. #OrangeHouse (https://twitter.com/#%21/search?q=%23OrangeHouse)

I'm thinking he's a Horn by, what, Friday-ish?

[shyne]

Texas has some big targets coming in especially if we get rsj. With Oliver and Cayleb jones, they need a speedy slot guy, hopefully they get samples.

[the chronic]

Read it and weep fellas...

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@RickySealsJones
Getting those burnt orange Nike Air Max for next year!

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/6aa743b0584611e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg

[bluebellmaniac]

Read it and weep fellas...

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@RickySealsJones
Getting those burnt orange Nike Air Max for next year!

http://distilleryimage11.instagram.com/6aa743b0584611e1b9f1123138140926_7.jpg

Awesome!

[TheMex]

The thing is that I'm more excited about the shoes than the tweet, they're sick.

[DesignatedT]

A&M has hired former Ole Miss, Auburn and current Texas Tech Defensive Line coach Terry Price to replace Terrell Williams. Very pleased with this hire.

[the chronic]

I'm thinking he's a Horn by, what, Friday-ish?

Good guess. RSJ just told HornsNation that he’ll announce his decision by the end of the week. Between Texas and LSU.

[TFloss32]

DE Torrodney Prevot has been offered by OU, per 24/7.

[billfromlaketravis]

DE Torrodney Prevot has been offered by OU, per 24/7.


Prevot could also be at JD2

[TFloss32]

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider (6-1, 209)
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll (6-1, 205) **baseball tournament
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage (6-4, 220) **baseball tournament
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East (6-4, 189)
WR, Ellis Jefferson, Denton Guyer (6-4, 190)
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East (6-4, 195)
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite (6-3, 188)
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest (5-10, 166)
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak (6-3, 235)
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield (6-3, 235)
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield (6-5, 295)
OT, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit (6-6, 265)
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer (6-2, 260)
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands (6-5, 300)
OT, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA) (6-7, 336)
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne (6-5, 275)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina (6-4, 250)
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) (6-2, 260)
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison (6-3, 240)
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall (6-2, 215)
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian (6-4, 215)
DE, Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor (6-4, 220) **track meet
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK) (6-4, 235)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods (6-3, 215)
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale (6-2, 215)
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield (5-11, 190)
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite (6-2, 200)
DB, Alfred Pullom, Cypress Woods (6-1, 180)
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles (5-11, 179)
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls (5-11, 165)

[TheMex]

Ashawn Robinson #3??!?!? Is it true?!!? I didnt expect this from this kid.

[the chronic]

Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Per Hook 'em 247 ($)

Breaking News: Texas gets commitment #3 (Thurs. 12:54pm)

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/Breaking-News-Texas-gets-commitment-3-Thurs-1254pm-7805412/1

[bluetrumpet]

Who is commit 3?

[the chronic]

Who is commit 3?


A'Shawn Robinson (http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/player-A%27Shawn-Robinson-123086;_ylt=Ao1wtJ2wg5YWkH6.U7MDoZ7ut5B4)

[ColinB]

Great news. Defense or offense? D seems to make the most sense.

[TFloss32]

Awesome news on Robinson. There was no doubt he liked Texas because he's said he wants a great law school and something close to home, but he doesn't talk much so he's hard to get a read on. I wonder if he'll be the staff's #1 DT eventually if things go south with Manning. It may open up a spot for a guy like Gustafson on the OL if Robinson is moved to defense.

[the chronic]

Arlington Heights’ Robinson becomes Horns’ third commitment (http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2012/02/16/arlington_heigh.html)

By Richard Tijerina ([email protected]) | Thursday, February 16, 2012, 01:21 PM

Texas has reportedly picked up its third commitment for 2013.

Fort Worth Arlington Heights offensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson, who is the state’s No. 7 overall recruit on our initial Fabulous 55 (http://www.statesman.com/sports/recruiting/2013-fabulous-55-list-of-the-states-top-2170436.html) list of the state’s top recruits, has given the Longhorns his commitment, according to Hookem.com (http://texas.247sports.com/), the American-Statesman’s Internet partner, which was informed of the commitment from Robinson’s coaches.

Robinson, who attended Texas’ junior day this past Sunday, is the Longhorns’ third commitment. He joins Celina defensive lineman/offensive lineman Jake Raulerson, who committed on Feb. 3, and Dallas Jesuit wide receiver Jake Oliver, who pledged on Wednesday.

All three of Texas’ early commitments are rated among the top eight recruits on the initial Fab 55: Raulerson is No. 4, Robinson No. 7, and Oliver No. 8.

Robinson is 6-5 and 302 pounds.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods and his Twitter page, DE Torrodney Prevot of Alief Taylor believes he has a Texas offer (or will receive one). He spoke with Oscar Giles on the phone earlier today and is supposed to sit down with his coach to go over things soon. We all know how UT operates so it sounds like he's been approved by the staff and he'll need to get on campus to make it official. He may be attending JD2 depending on his track schedule.

[Whisky Dog]

That's a surprise based on how the staff has held on to defensive offers. They must be sold on him as a DE if they're offering.

Great news about Ashawn. Really surprised me with all the Flenory talk.

[TFloss32]

Great news about Ashawn. Really surprised me with all the Flenory talk.

24/7 was saying his mother had a big influence on the decision after attending JD1 with him. Interested to hear an interview. We'll never know if the staff addressed Flenory, but they've been known to talk to recruits about those things and stay from those that aren't their parents or coaches.

[DesignatedT]

http://i44.tinypic.com/5oukvs.jpg

[TFloss32]

Quote from WR Jake Oliver after committing to UT yesterday:

"I talked to Ra'Shaad Samples on the phone yesterday and I'm trying to get him to come with me," he said. "Tyrone Swoopes, I'm trying to get him to come with me. And getting Ricky Seals-Jones, that would be fine with me, too."

[TFloss32]

He's a man of few words, but some quotes from OL/DL A'Shawn Robinson:

"I just wanted to help Texas win a national championship," Robinson said shortly after committing.

"I think it's my work ethic and my will to never stop trying. And I keep my head on straight with what I want to do," Robinson said. "On defense, I need to work on just getting off the ball a little quicker. I get off the ball pretty quick, but I can still get quicker. What I do best is swarm to the ball, get off blocks and just make plays."

"I'm a run stopper," he said. "I can make a lot of impact plays. I feel like I have a lot of playmaking abilities."

"It feels good. I wanted to just go into my senior season not having to worry about it and wanted to get it over with," Robinson said. "I'll be there next year to help win a national championship."

[the chronic]

http://i44.tinypic.com/5oukvs.jpg

Gerry at 247 put chances of Robinson eventually picking Texas at 10% just about one week ago! He said it was one he just felt like was going the wrong direction and I'm sure that was based on above.

[the chronic]

Great news. Defense or offense? D seems to make the most sense.

From Orangebloods -

Robinson has the potential to star on either side of the ball, but he's said previously that he'd like to play on defense. On Thursday, he said the Texas coaches have told him he can have his shot on that side of the ball, and Robinson believes he can help Texas on the interior of its defensive line.

[TFloss32]

Here's a guy who's starting to see his stock rise much like Prevot. Inside Texas wrote about him at the beginning of the year; OL Maurice Porter of Fort Bend Marshall. His film is included in the link.

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27672

[TFloss32]

A reminder that the first day of spring practice is in exactly one week (2/23).

[Whisky Dog]

A reminder that the first day of spring practice is in exactly one week (2/23).

One week to go until County Fair begins. Hope they're ready.

[ThePop]

Two of those spring practices will be open (March 2 and 3). I might go

[the chronic]

So is the next one going down this Friday? Sounds like Floss may have been dead on.


@RickySealsJones (http://twitter.com/RickySealsJones) "I straight outta Texas...so I'm major like applewhite"

[billfromlaketravis]

Here's a guy who's starting to see his stock rise much like Prevot. Inside Texas wrote about him at the beginning of the year; OL Maurice Porter of Fort Bend Marshall. His film is included in the link.

http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27672



Could be a guy to consider if Texas strikes out on Ish Wilson and J.J. Gustafson.

[the chronic]

Could be a guy to consider if Texas strikes out on Ish Wilson and J.J. Gustafson.

Sounds like Gustafson is not happy he was not invited to JD1.



Gustafson unsure after Texas junior day invite http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif (http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/texas/post?id=2048)

February, 16, 2012

By Max Olson

Texas coaches have put another offensive tackle target on their board, but they may already be too late.

Dallas Jesuit lineman J.J. Gustafson (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/143579/jj-gustafson), a teammate of new UT commit Jake Oliver (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/138696/jake-oliver), said Texas coaches called Jesuit coach Brandon Hickman on Monday to extend Gustafson an offer to the Feb. 25 junior day.

At this point, he’s not sure he wants to make the trip. Gustafson said he’s never spoken with a UT coach and assumed they weren’t calling because they preferred touted 2013 tackle Kent Perkins (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/143684/kent-perkins) (Dallas/Lake Highlands).

[Whisky Dog]

Gerry H making the call and states #4 commit goes down today.

[TFloss32]

Former DT Rod Wright is now officially a defensive assistant at UT:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021612aac.html

[TFloss32]

Gerry H making the call and states #4 commit goes down today.

Seems to be the overwhelming feeling from everyone. He's probably sporting those new burnt orange sneakers at school today.

[TFloss32]

WR Robbie Rhodes of Forth Worth Southwest says he will be at JD2:

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider (6-1, 209)
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll (6-1, 205) **baseball tournament
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage (6-4, 220) **baseball tournament
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East (6-4, 189)
WR, Ellis Jefferson, Denton Guyer (6-4, 190)
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East (6-4, 195)
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite (6-3, 188)
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest (5-10, 166)
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak (6-3, 235)
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield (6-3, 235)
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield (6-5, 295)
OT, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit (6-6, 265)
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer (6-2, 260)
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands (6-5, 300)
OT, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA) (6-7, 336)
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne (6-5, 275)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina (6-4, 250)
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA) (6-2, 260)
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison (6-3, 240)
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall (6-2, 215)
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian (6-4, 215)
DE, Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor (6-4, 220) **track meet
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK) (6-4, 235)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods (6-3, 215)
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale (6-2, 215)
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield (5-11, 190)
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite (6-2, 200)
DB, Alfred Pullom, Cypress Woods (6-1, 180)
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles (5-11, 179)
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls (5-11, 165)

[TFloss32]

Encouraging news from 24/7 on RB Dontre Wilson. They said the Texas staff made a greater impression at JD1 than previously thought. In fact, Wilson considered committing last Sunday. It basically boils down to the trust he and his family have developed with the staff and it helps that so many DeSoto players have gone to UT. He's scheduled to be in Stillwater tomorrow and the visit to Oregon next month is tentatively set.

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Kyle Hicks. He recently received an offer from Michigan and it doesn't look like he'll make the A&M Junior Day this weekend because he lacks transportation. He wants to see TCU before making a final decision but this is another one that looks like it's just a matter of time.

[TFloss32]

From Orangebloods -

Robinson has the potential to star on either side of the ball, but he's said previously that he'd like to play on defense. On Thursday, he said the Texas coaches have told him he can have his shot on that side of the ball, and Robinson believes he can help Texas on the interior of its defensive line.

Quoting chronic because all sites are saying Robinson is being brought in as a DT for now. That means Searels could have two spots work with if UT wants to take four OL because Raulerson is also looking like a defensive player at this point. UT locks up Darius James and Kent Perkins early and they're afforded the luxury of time. The staff can be patient with evaluations, chase Ishmael Wilson or pursue some OOS blue-chippers.

[TFloss32]

Weird recruiting tactic from Alabama:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1332534

[Whisky Dog]

Former DT Rod Wright is now officially a defensive assistant at UT:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021612aac.html
Big congrats to Rod Wright. Saw his piece on LHN on how he was cutting his teeth on the staff hoping to be a coach and get his start here. Go get em Rod.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying QB Tyrone Swoopes is #4. "Five-star" Friday is back.

[Sisk]

Ketch reporting Swoopes committed to Texas.

[Sisk]

Geoff Ketchum @gkketch

It's confirmed with Tyrone. Huge day for the Longhorns.

[TheMex]

I'm guessing he had to commit soon or we were going to offer Barrett. I wonder what's next in the QB position.

[TFloss32]

I'm guessing he had to commit soon or we were going to offer Barrett. I wonder what's next in the QB position.

Swoopes was not naive to the fact that the staff wanted their QB in early so they could focus on other needs. He knew Barrett was also a realistic option for them. Factor in the trouble with TCU and his desire to stay close to home and Texas was the right fit. That's a big piece of the recruiting puzzle that the staff just took care of.

[ThePop]

:danceclub

I was just about to come in here and ask who would commit today. I kinda like this one commit a day thing, better than all on one day.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hyfr!!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

:danceclub

I was just about to come in here and ask who would commit today. I kinda like this one commit a day thing, better than all on one day.

Was just thinking the same thing. Pretty exciting. I wonder will RSJ commit today or wait tomorrow to keep it on a dally roll?!

[billfromlaketravis]

Swoopes was not naive to the fact that the staff wanted their QB in early so they could focus on other needs. He knew Barrett was also a realistic option for them. Factor in the trouble with TCU and his desire to stay close to home and Texas was the right fit. That's a big piece of the recruiting puzzle that the staff just took care of.


RSJ has to be right behind him. Roommates III. Huge get. It's been a long time since the state produced an athletic QB like Swoopes. He will get compared to VY constantly. I hope he's strong enough to handle it.

Incredible 3 days. Texas has started the 2013 class with 4 top 100 national payers. Amazing.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Recruitocosm is saying that Texas and Coach Searels are actively recruiting #1 prospect in the nation Robert Nkemdiche. Supposedly Coach Searels has been recruiting the DLineman since Robert was 9 yrs old. Good to know that we are aggresively targeting the best in the nation. I love the new staff!

[TheMex]

I can get used to a commit per day til Jr Day II.

[ColinB]

Was anyone here Team Barrett? Truly a tough call, but it's hard to deny Swoope's upside. Should be interesting to see how each pan out in the coming years.

This class is looking great, by the way. Very exciting.

[the chronic]

#4 is in. Mandatory celebratory dance!!!!!!!!



http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z166/shinyfish/Victory-Celebration.gif

[the chronic]

From Shuttlesworth post today --

I will be mildly surprised if RSJ doesn't commit today. Some one close to the situation told us he would commit in the next 48 hours. That was Wednesday.

[benefactor]

Awesome news.

[bluetrumpet]

I wonder when Ra'Shaad Samples is going to commit. Would be nice to get 3 commits today.

[TFloss32]

Recruitocosm is saying that Texas and Coach Searels are actively recruiting #1 prospect in the nation Robert Nkemdiche. Supposedly Coach Searels has been recruiting the DLineman since Robert was 9 yrs old. Good to know that we are aggresively targeting the best in the nation. I love the new staff!

This kid is likely headed to Alabama, but it's similar to the Cravens recruitment in that the staff has to go after these guys if they want the best. Searels is just the guy for this recruitment since he's so familiar with Georgia and I believe he stopped by Nkemdiche's school during the spring evaluation period last year.

[stretch]

Great news on Swoopes... this is a very promising class so far.

[TFloss32]

From Shuttlesworth post today --

I will be mildly surprised if RSJ doesn't commit today. Some one close to the situation told us he would commit in the next 48 hours. That was Wednesday.

Sounding like he's decided to hold off and maybe is letting Swoopes have the spotlight for the day, so my prediction of Friday is down the tubes. I'll take Swoopes as a Friday replacement, though. RSJ isn't going to last much longer.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

This kid is likely headed to Alabama, but it's similar to the Cravens recruitment in that the staff has to go after these guys if they want the best. Searels is just the guy for this recruitment since he's so familiar with Georgia and I believe he stopped by Nkemdiche's school during the spring evaluation period last year.

I agree that he is likely to go to Alabama but i just like the mentality of the staff to go after these guys. The mindset of not leaving a stone unturned. I compare this to a guy asking out a girl. U know the girls that are a lock for u to get a date. Then there are some girls that are more of a stretch to get, and she might not be interested after all. But then every once in a while you find out that one of those ladies that u thought u could never get, u get because u asked her and she liked U. A person can only say yes or no then u go about your business. Ive always felt like Id rather ask and pursue and get a answer, then living with the "what If", or "I wonder" factor.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from QB Tyrone Swoopes and his father after his UT commitment:

"I just really wanted to stay inside of Texas because my parents, my family and everybody could see me play," Swoopes said shortly after confirming his commitment with Texas head coach Mack Brown. "I had already visited the other schools in Texas I was looking at and I just thought Texas was best place for me."

"It wasn't really anything that separated them in the football part of things, It's just the fact that they had wives there, some of the players were still there," Swoopes said. "I got to talk to coach (Mack) Brown's wife, coach (Bryan) Harsin's wife a little. That was really cool."

"I told Tyrone, it's always been a history that Texas has always been a good school to attend, both for football and education. Not only that, I feel it was the perfect fit or Tyrone," Mr. Swoopes said. (UT assistant coach Bruce) Chambers coaches me and coached my younger brother (in high school). Now he's going to be able to coach my son. He's always been a close friend to the family."

"And the look that Tyrone had when he was there, I was just happy with him saying Texas was where he wanted to be. As a family, we're all happy for him. It's not really about what we want, it's about him. We're glad to see him happy and we're excited for him."

"I made the decision yesterday. I called them after school and practice, told them I'd been praying about it and I was ready to commit," Swoopes said. "I called coach Harsin and coach Chambers. Coach Brown is in Hawaii and I talked to him today. They said they were excited for me, ready for me to get down there so we can start winning."

"It makes me very proud," Mr. Swoopes said of his son's commitment. "I always refer back to the toughness of Tyrone as a kid. He's always been tough on and off the field. He has great, great qualities about him as far s being a classy young man. He never gets in trouble, I've never had to discipline him."

"It makes me proud to know he's going to make himself a great name and do great things at Texas. It's a great day. I'm proud of him. The whole family's proud of him. We we have a close relationship. I'm kind of speechless."

"I had just got off my knees praying. He texted me and asked me to call him. I called him and he said 'Dad I'm ready.' I'm very proud of him," Mr. Swoopes said.

"I've never had to discipline him. I've said it many times before, but God has really blessed me with Tyrone," Mr. Swoopes said. "I'm honored to be his father. I know Texas will be proud when he steps on the field and he will contine to show the leadership skills that his mother and I have tried to instill in him."

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Recruitocosm is saying that Texas and Coach Searels are actively recruiting #1 prospect in the nation Robert Nkemdiche. Supposedly Coach Searels has been recruiting the DLineman since Robert was 9 yrs old. Good to know that we are aggresively targeting the best in the nation. I love the new staff!

Sorry. Coach Searels has been recruiting Robert since he was in the 9th grade, not since he was 9 yrs old. Lol

[TFloss32]

I agree that he is likely to go to Alabama but i just like the mentality of the staff to go after these guys. The mindset of not leaving a stone unturned.

All us fans can ask is that they try. The new staff is on a mission.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL/DL Jake Raulerson will not be attending JD2 because he's decided to accompany his brother to Tulsa next weekend. Tulsa has invited his brother in for their Junior Day and he wants to lend his support. Raulerson will be having surgery on Tuesday to repair a deviated septum.

[the chronic]

Sounding like he's decided to hold off and maybe is letting Swoopes have the spotlight for the day, so my prediction of Friday is down the tubes. I'll take Swoopes as a Friday replacement, though. RSJ isn't going to last much longer.

Over at ESPN Max Olson saying RSJ is holding off on committing. Not really elaboration as to why, but got the gist it's more that he just wants to make sure he thinks it through to make the right decision.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from DE/LB Mike Mitchell. He's definitely a favorite to receive an offer at JD2. Rivals has him down for a Florida offer (his home state) but he says he has yet to receive one (24/7).

“As of today, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU and Oklahoma have offered,” Mitchell said. “Well, I have to call OU to get the offer, and I will.”

“I knew of TCU and Texas growing up in Florida. I’m learning more and more about them," he said. "I like the coach from Texas A&M I’ve talked to, Coach (Brian) Polian. I talked to Coach (Darrell) Wyatt from Texas and they said they are very interested. Things have changed for me, it’s probably an even race for everyone now.”

“I might go to Texas A&M Saturday. Maybe TCU and Texas on Feb. 25,” he said.

“Baylor, is definitely one that I think will offer," he said. "UNLV (where his father Ken Mitchell played) would be another. And pretty soon, I think Florida will.”

“I think I’m going to talk to them (Florida staff) this weekend. It would be great to be offered,” he said.

[billfromlaketravis]

Quotes from DE/LB Mike Mitchell. He's definitely a favorite to receive an offer at JD2. Rivals has him down for a Florida offer (his home state) but he says he has yet to receive one (24/7).

“As of today, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU and Oklahoma have offered,” Mitchell said. “Well, I have to call OU to get the offer, and I will.”

“I knew of TCU and Texas growing up in Florida. I’m learning more and more about them," he said. "I like the coach from Texas A&M I’ve talked to, Coach (Brian) Polian. I talked to Coach (Darrell) Wyatt from Texas and they said they are very interested. Things have changed for me, it’s probably an even race for everyone now.”

“I might go to Texas A&M Saturday. Maybe TCU and Texas on Feb. 25,” he said.

“Baylor, is definitely one that I think will offer," he said. "UNLV (where his father Ken Mitchell played) would be another. And pretty soon, I think Florida will.”

“I think I’m going to talk to them (Florida staff) this weekend. It would be great to be offered,” he said.


I really like Mitchell. I hope this one works out for Texas.

[Whisky Dog]

I really like Mitchell. I hope this one works out for Texas.

Like his brother on hardwood too.

[billfromlaketravis]

Like his brother on hardwood too.



Quite possibly the best freshman baller in the country.

[DesignatedT]

For those interested below is the list of Texas A&Ms junior day attendees today:


Athletes - 5
Loureauville (LA) ATH Jermaine Antoine
Killeen ATH Deric Robinson
Kimball ATH Prentavious Morehead
Bryan ATH/QB Chris Johnson
Duncanville ATH Cordray Love

Quarterbacks - 2
St. Michael's QB Brandon Felix
Ruston (LA) QB C.J. Gatlin

Runningbacks - 6
Killeen Shoemaker RB Johnny Jefferson
Atlanta RB Corion Webster
Giddings RB Joseph Glenn
Bellaire RB Denzel Evans
Pearland Dawson RB James White
John Curtis RB Tevin Horton

Wide Receivers - 5
Lakeview Centennial WR Jarvis Baxter
Cy-Falls WR Jacorey Warrick
Wylie East WR Quan Jones
Whitehouse WR Dylan Cantrell
Dallas Kimball WR Prentavious Moorehead

Tight Ends - 3
Gilmer Harmony TE Lucas Askew
Red Oak TE Jeremiah Gaines
Belton TE Durham Smythe

Offensive Linemen - 6
Central Lafourche HS (LA) OL Brodi Hill
Van Alstyne OL Alex Mayes
Van Alstyne C Connor Mayes 2014
Bellaire OL Dwayne Johnson
Holy Cross (LA) OL Jeremy Arnold
Bishop Dunne OL Ishmael Wilson
Birdville OL Joas Aguilar

Defensive Linemen - 7
Duncanville DT Cornelius Henderson
Kimball DT Justin Manning
St. Thomas (LA) DT Taylor Cochran
A&M Consolidated DE Christian Lacouture
Rockwall Heath DT Jay Arnold
St.Amant DE Nick Bickham
Klein Forest DT Tyree Gray
Rockwall Heath DE Jordan Points
Cy-Falls DT Jacobi Hunter
Fort Bend Marshall DE/OLB Deon Hollins

Linebackers - 8
Loureauville (LA)LB Dre Fusilier
Kilgore LB AJ Davis
Sharpstown LB Reggie Chevis
Killeen LB Akeem Harrison
A&M Consolidated OLB Jimmie Gilbert
Rockwall Heath LB Raquan Davis
Bastrop LB Paul Whitmill
Mansfield LB Chad Whitener

Defensive Backs - 5
Cibolo Steele DB Jordan Sterns
Rosenberg Terry DB Victor Davis
Scotlandville (LA) DB Dondre Dobbins
Alief Taylor S Jonathan Wiggins
Arlington Bowie CB Steven Wesley

Wish the weather was better.

[jefe82]

You guys have 47 players there right now? That's crazy.

[DesignatedT]

You guys have 47 players there right now? That's crazy.

I know. Nuts. I guess this is the way Sumlin likes to do it. I guess there is no such thing as too many. Getting these kids on campus is always a plus and it should make for some good atmosphere. Just hope he has enough time to give everyone some love.

[shyne]

Ismael Wilson commits to ags, kinda glad we didn't get him I think he switches to LSU. Good get if he sticks though.

[ThePop]

No way he sticks with aggy if LSU offers.

[DesignatedT]

ATH Johnny Jefferson has committed to A&M

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Jefferson-128796

[TheMex]

Ishmael Wilson is a great add to Aggies. Really really wanted him to be a Longhorn but like its been mentioned, its all up to LSU. Great victory for Aggies if it sticks 11 months.

Let's go after Gustafson now.

[DesignatedT]

I hope the Ags can get JJ Gustafson as well. He apparently really enjoyed his visit last week to CS. If LSU comes calling then Wilson is likely gone but hopefully A&M has some time to solidify his commitment before they do. Or maybe they won't at all.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Ishmael Wilson is a great add to Aggies. Really really wanted him to be a Longhorn but like its been mentioned, its all up to LSU. Great victory for Aggies if it sticks 11 months.

Let's go after Gustafson now.

I wouldnt be excited about this commitment at all if i were a aggie. Nor would i be to excited if he committed to the longhorns. This seems like a strategic security blanket commit until LSU comes calling. Im glad he did pull the trigger, because as Mex said, "Let's go after Gustafson now." It works its self out and we can focus on a great prospect in Gustafson who is more likely to stick to a commitment.

[DesignatedT]

Wilson doesn't seem to be a high priority at all right now for LSU so there is a good chance they don't offer at all. Of course you be excited lmao

[ThePop]

Kyle Hicks has committed.

[DesignatedT]

DB Victor Davis has committed to A&M
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Victor-Davis-128397

[DesignatedT]

Kyle Hicks has committed.

That's a good pickup. I'd expect A&M to really go hard after James White now.

[bluetrumpet]

I wonder if the RSJ commit is going to go down tomorrow and Samples the next day.

How does rivals go about choosing a position for a player and do they ever change it? Ex. Kyle Hicks as an ATH.

[the chronic]

Ishmael Wilson is a great add to Aggies. Really really wanted him to be a Longhorn but like its been mentioned, its all up to LSU. Great victory for Aggies if it sticks 11 months.

Let's go after Gustafson now.

i think great chance he sticks with ags. aggies have been strong on offensive side of ball and sumlin is an offensive mind no doubt. not to mention don't rule out the bad blood of him feeling shunned by LSU.

really for me the biggest pickup and surprise for a&m has been isaiah golden. that one was huge. they need top DL recruits as their defense has been abysmal and now their headed to SEC where they need serious depth. they need to make their #1 focus manning at this point, because if they don't get guys like that they will never be competitive- no matter how many top offensive prospects they get.

[billfromlaketravis]

I'll agree TAMU is a safety blanket. Congratulations to the young man, he has his college education paid for regardless. If Wilson has a strong senior season, I think LSU will offer. At the very least, his commitment to TAMU will get LSU' decision.

I think Maurice Porter should be invited to JD2. My gut feeling on Gustafson is that he isn't very interested in Texas. Hopefully that changes. He's as good or better than Ish Wilson.

The Hicks news is awesome, but Searels lost one of his top 4. Things will get interesting if Wilson comes to JD2.

[ThePop]

Who will commit tomorrow? Samples, RSJ, and Smythe are possibilities.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Wilson doesn't seem to be a high priority at all right now for LSU so there is a good chance they don't offer at all. Of course you be excited lmao

Im not trying to discredit how big of a commit this is. No doubt that a commitment from Ishmael deserves excitement, but I just couldnt buy all the way into it knowing how much he likes LSU and how animate he is about it. That worry would nullify my excitement some. Texas was able to get 3 quality prospects late in the recruiting season last year just based off of their initial love for the school. Texas slow played them and a lot of people may have thought that those prospects weren't a high priority for Texas, but when Texas came around, showed interest and offered, they eventually committed. Not saying that this is a definite to happen, it just worries me. That would be a big get for the Aggies if he stays true to the commitment.

[billfromlaketravis]

El Mahico posted on OBs that RSJ committed last night at about 12:30 am. We'll see what happens today.

[shyne]

El Mahico posted on OBs that RSJ committed last night at about 12:30 am. We'll see what happens today.

That would be a good way to start the day, Sunday's with bill going to be booming tonight.

[billfromlaketravis]

That would be a good way to start the day, Sunday's with bill going to be booming tonight.



You ain't kidding. Should push a 1,000 comments tonight.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

El Mahico posted on OBs that RSJ committed last night at about 12:30 am. We'll see what happens today.

@JakeRaulerson55
It’s a longhorn Christmas… On the 5th day of longhorn.. Bevo gave to me… ONE Kyle hicks! On the sixth day of longhorn Bevo gave to me..?

(3rdcoast comes in)
RRRRRRRRRRR SSSSSSSSSSSS JAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

[TFloss32]

Thanks to Designated T for the Texas A&M Junior Day list. Here are the guys Texas is after that were in attendance yesterday:

TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Durham Smythe, Belton
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

Props to the Ags for picking up Wilson. I'm not sure anyone saw that coming. Definitely the recruiting surprise of the year so far in my eyes and probably their biggest pick-up so far if you exclude WR Derrick Griffin who seems to be headed for JUCO.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Kyle Hicks after his commitment to UT:

"It went down about 30 minutes ago. I talked to coach (Bruce) Chambers, and he put me on with coach (Mack) Brown," Hicks said. "I told them I wanted to play for the University of Texas. They were very excited about it. They said they can't wait to get me down there."

"I just love the coaching staff. Coach (Major) Applewhite and me have a great relationship," Hicks said. "I've been talking to (Texas) every other day, getting to know them. I just see myself playing there, and I didn't want to pass it up."

"They said we all have our different styles of playing. They were saying I could be a wildcat back, work in different formations, things like that," Hicks said. "Whatever they need. I'm just happy. I'll play hard, try to get Ws for my team. Whatever they ask."

"It's a pretty big relief, not having to worry about what school you have to go to," Hicks said of his decision. "Now I can focus on getting better in the off-season and winning a state championship next year."

[TFloss32]

Florida's recruiting class is worth paying attention to because of Will Muschamp, DE/LB Mike Mitchell and DB Marcell Harris. Anyway, they picked up six commitments yesterday at their Junior Day; five four-stars (#94, #111, #234) and two of them are safeties.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/commitments/2013/florida-67

[ColinB]

Wow, is Griffin really going to have to go the JUCO route? Hadn't heard that.

[DesignatedT]

It's February of his junior year. He might be a little behind schedule right now but it's impossible to say if he won't be able to qualify yet. Way to early.

[TFloss32]

It's February of his junior year. He might be a little behind schedule right now but it's impossible to say if he won't be able to qualify yet. Way to early.

You may be correct but he did flunk his way off of the Terry basketball team this season according to 24/7. Sounds like he's got quite a bit of work to do rather than just being a fringe qualifier at this point. He's an Aggie but I do hope he gets it together.

[TFloss32]

Wow, is Griffin really going to have to go the JUCO route? Hadn't heard that.

It's not definite but if this were his senior year instead of his junior year, it wouldn't be looking good for him.

[TFloss32]

Some mini-updates from OrangeBloods:

**OL Ishmael Wilson will not be attending UT's second Junior Day.

**QB JT Barrett says he still plans to attend JD2 and there is some talk that UT may offer despite having Swoopes committed. Barrett has always been a Texas fan so there could be an attempt to sell him on coming in and competing for the job. If that were to somehow go through, that's the ultimate recruiting job by the UT staff considering Barrett could be a star for another school.

**The commitment of ATH Kyle Hicks will not affect RB Dontre Wilson at all. They were offered with different roles in mind and UT is still sitting pretty with Wilson.

[bluetrumpet]

Ugh. It's 1:34 and still no commit for the day. Twitter is saying the RSJ commit is untrue.

I read somewhere that UT has a chance to get commits from both QB's. I wonder how Swoopes would feel about that.

[ColinB]

Ricky Seals-Jones to announce Wednesday.

[TheMex]

Wednesday at 1 pm to be more precise.

[billfromlaketravis]

Add Daeshon Hall to JD2 list.

[billfromlaketravis]

Some mini-updates from OrangeBloods:

**OL Ishmael Wilson will not be attending UT's second Junior Day.

**QB JT Barrett says he still plans to attend JD2 and there is some talk that UT may offer despite having Swoopes committed. Barrett has always been a Texas fan so there could be an attempt to sell him on coming in and competing for the job. If that were to somehow go through, that's the ultimate recruiting job by the UT staff considering Barrett could be a star for another school.

**The commitment of ATH Kyle Hicks will not affect RB Dontre Wilson at all. They were offered with different roles in mind and UT is still sitting pretty with Wilson.


Very interesting on Barrett. I didn't think it was possible to get both. I shouldn't underestimate this coaching staff.

[billfromlaketravis]

It's not definite but if this were his senior year instead of his junior year, it wouldn't be looking good for him.



I agree. There's already some talk out there about Gary Moore looking sign and place scenarios. Griffin isn't in the same boat yet, but he needs some good semesters. I also hope it works out for him. Very tough background.

[ColinB]

Wednesday at 1 pm to be more precise.

1:30 PM according to the Gerry Hamilton post, but yeah, should have put that in my post.

[billfromlaketravis]

Maurice Porter should also be at JD2. Rejoice!

[shyne]

Whats this tweet about an elite prospect looking to walk on at Texas, from recruitocosm? Anyone have any info?

[bluetrumpet]

Lol I was about to ask the same question

[shyne]

James white committed to aggy

[TFloss32]

Maurice Porter should also be at JD2. Rejoice!

Not a surprise with OL Ishmael Wilson off of the board. Porter's chances of getting an offer just got a lot better.

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll **baseball tournament
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage **baseball tournament
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East
WR, Ellis Jefferson, Denton Guyer
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OT, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Maurice Porter, Fort Bend Marshall
OT, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Daeshon Hall, Lancaster
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
DE, Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor **track meet
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Alfred Pullom, Cypress Woods
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls

[TFloss32]

James white committed to aggy

White is a solid RB. Nice get.

[ColinB]

White is a good pickup for the Ags. Will Prevot follow him? I hope not.

Prevot in regards to their other pick up, Wiggins. Sorry.

[DesignatedT]

Prevot regarding the Wiggins commit.


@TorrodneyPrevot: My boy Wiggins COMMITED TO A&M!!!!!"

[Sisk]

David Sandhop

Best 2013 DE in Texas Torrodney Prevot from Alief Taylor just told me he's visiting A&M on March 10

[TheMex]

I really like A&Ms class so far. Sumlin is doing a great job and he might actually keep them til the end.

[Sisk]

I really like A&Ms class so far. Sumlin is doing a great job and he might actually keep them til the end.

That's the key.

[shyne]

I know this is off topic, but how did Barnes convince Durant to come to Texas. Dude is a beast.

[Thompson]

I have to admit when I first read in this thread that James White had committed, I thought it was a sarcastic comment that James White! had given us his verbal after all the other commits we've had over the past few days. I'm impressed with Sumlin's recruiting so far, I hope he can keep it up.

[the chronic]

If ags can get at least 6 wins and avoid ugly blowouts they should have no problem holding on to their recruits. but with some nasty blowouts and less than 6 wins, i can't imagine not seeing defections. will be critical to have at least a mediocre year. nobody is expecting a ton in first year, but a horrible year would be death blow.

Sumlin can recruit like hell, and has been great benefit to get issues at TCU, and more notably (and surprisingly) the absence of OU in Texas relatively speaking. it appears sooners are taking more national approach and a&m is a major beneficiary of that strategy shift.

[Vito Corleone]

If ags can get at least 6 wins and avoid ugly blowouts they should have no problem holding on to their recruits. but with some nasty blowouts and less than 6 wins, i can't imagine not seeing defections. will be critical to have at least a mediocre year. nobody is expecting a ton in first year, but a horrible year would be death blow.

Sumlin can recruit like hell, and has been great benefit to get issues at TCU, and more notably (and surprisingly) the absence of OU in Texas relatively speaking. it appears sooners are taking more national approach and a&m is a major beneficiary of that strategy shift.

I expect LSU, Arkansas, and Alabama to try a make a statement in their games for recruiting purposes. I expect them to really put their foot on the throat and crush the aggsy just to show the elite Texas prospects what they can do.

[the chronic]

I expect LSU, Arkansas, and Alabama to try a make a statement in their games for recruiting purposes. I expect them to really put their foot on the throat and crush the aggsy just to show the elite Texas prospects what they can do.

i don't think anybody expects ags to be competitive with those three teams. only a few teams in the country could be. but at same time, they have to avoid being beat 49-3. but people will understand they need time to build up team and adjust.

ole' miss and miss state will be must win games though.

[TheMex]

Aggies got Gustafson. Crap!!

[DesignatedT]

Gustafson is huge. Great O line prospects with Wilson and JJ committed and would hurt less if Wilson were to bolt to LSU eventually,

[Bloeddyr10]

According to 24/7, we offered OLB Deoundrei Davis.
I really like that offer! He has a very intriguing video on hudl, but I can't find it (i'm on my phone)

Can anybody tell me about Mike Mitchell? Is he a good football player or just a phenomenal athlete? All I know is that he's a good athlete with a brother who might be the best basketball player at his age..

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Aggies got Gustafson. Crap!!

Damn, thats pretty huge. Not that surprising considering that he supposedly was turned off to Texas because he felt he wasnt a top priority. Well, Bill introduced me to Maurice Porter and he is a beast.

[TFloss32]

Gustafson is huge. Great O line prospects with Wilson and JJ committed and would hurt less if Wilson were to bolt to LSU eventually,

Gustafson may be a better pick-up than Wilson. I kept wondering why he was talking about so many different schools when it appeared he was all A&M. Very strong family ties. Crazy how quickly Sumlin is filling up this class.