2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[ATX_Horn]

Update on OL Desmond Harrison from OrangeBloods...the issue is online classes that he took through BYU that would help him maintain eligibility and ultimately transfer to Texas. Turns out the NCAA banned student-athletes from taking these particular classes THREE years ago in 2010, but this rule slipped by the UT academic support staff. So, essentially, those classes are no good and he's ineligible as things stand. These credits are going to have to be re-certified somehow before Harrison can get back on the field. It's looking like a giant, season-changing mistake on Texas' part if we assume Harrison was going to be the starting left tackle.


Wow! What an inexcusable f**K up! We need a new sheriff in town as way too much crap has fell through the cracks with the Texas program over the last few years. We need a higher level of accountability from the HC all the way down the line. We've been a poorly run organization...but hey, we're still #1 in merchandising. :bang

[Jimmiemac]

Update on OL Desmond Harrison from OrangeBloods...the issue is online classes that he took through BYU that would help him maintain eligibility and ultimately transfer to Texas. Turns out the NCAA banned student-athletes from taking these particular classes THREE years ago in 2010, but this rule slipped by the UT academic support staff. So, essentially, those classes are no good and he's ineligible as things stand. These credits are going to have to be re-certified somehow before Harrison can get back on the field. It's looking like a giant, season-changing mistake on Texas' part if we assume Harrison was going to be the starting left tackle.

Not mentioned in the movie but that was the route Michael Oher took to get qualified. Sad, because I even knew that was no longer allowed.

[TFloss32]

Video from Monday's scrimmage. DT Chris Whaley with a monster hit on RB Malcolm Brown at the 0:40 mark:

http://www.texassports.com/news/2013/8/13/FB_0813133731.aspx

[Sisk]

2016 WR Reggie Hemphill (Manvel) commits to the horns.

[TFloss32]

2016 WR Reggie Hemphill (Manvel) commits to the horns.

As a refresher for the board, this is the freshman prospect (sophomore to be) that was offered at the Stampede two weeks ago.

http://247sports.com/Player/Reggie-Hemphill-23451

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fou2gwHE6ns

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Some of Reggie hemphill's highlights:

http://search.yahoo.com/mobile/s?rewrite=72&.tsrc=apple&first=1&p=Reggie+Hemphill+highlights&pintl=en&pcarrier=AT%26T&pmcc=310&pmnc=410&fr=onesearch

[pgardn]

Can't wait for the signings in utero.

Recruiting via ultra sound...

[TFloss32]

Quotes from Texas' newest commitment, 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill of Manvel (24/7):

“I was talking to my family members about different colleges today,” said Hemphill. “We were talking about different ones and they were telling me that stuff I needed to know about each of the schools I was considering. It really got me thinking so I called my head coach from high school and we talked about it as well."

“He said there are a lot of good things about committing early,” Hemphill added. “He told me there are a lot of pros to it and said the only negative thing was other schools passing you by. I told him that I felt Texas was the place for me though, so he said to go ahead and do it if I felt comfortable with it.”

“I called Coach Wyatt and told him I wanted to be a Longhorn,” Hemphill told Horns247. “I talked to both him and Coach [Mack] Brown about it all. I told them I felt Texas was right for me and that it would be the best place for me."

“They were both very excited,” he added. “Coach Brown said I wish you could be here this year so they could put me to work right away. He was real happy. They both were and I am too about the decision.”

“Texas has been one of my favorites for a while now,” he said. “I have a lot of family who went there and I can’t wait to be the next in line. I’ve always been a fan of program and now I’ll get to play in that program. I’m excited about it all. I’m proud to be a Longhorn.”

[TFloss32]

More on OL Desmond Harrison from OrangeBloods...I don't usually copy and paste stuff but it's a difficult situation to explain. I'm interpreting this as BYU taking away Harrison's credit for this online course once they found out he was not a BYU student-athlete. There is even a disclaimer on their website saying any non-BYU athlete seeking collegiate eligibility (NCAA, NAIA or NCJCAA) is ineligible for this class. That rule slipped by somehow.

BYU on Tuesday confirmed to Orangebloods.com that junior college transfer offensive tackle Desmond Harrison has appealed "an action" taken by BYU with regard to a single, independent study (online) class Harrison took through BYU to help become eligible at Texas.

"Desmond Harrison disagrees with the action that we've taken, and he's petitioning that action," BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said Tuesday.

When asked when BYU would complete its review of Harrison's appeal, Jenkins said, "I don't think it's going to be a lengthy process - probably this week or next week."

Jenkins said BYU has prohibited student-athletes "from schools other than BYU" from taking their independent study (online) classes since 2006 after an "internal review."

BYU student-athletes can take the online classes and receive college credits that help them remain eligible, and sources tell Orangebloods.com Texas is ready to file a legal challenge to that policy if Harrison's appeal is not successful.

Sources say Texas will be able to show extensive evidence that student-athletes from schools other than BYU have been able to obtain course credit from BYU's (online) Independent Study to help them gain eligibility or to remain eligible since the policy went into effect in 2006. Sources say Texas also questions BYU's ability to determine what course credits another school (Texas) is able to accept - and how BYU has used its online classes for its own student-athletes.

Orangebloods.com broke the story on Sunday that Harrison's "academic issue," as described by Texas coach Mack Brown, involved an online class at BYU. After practicing the first day of fall camp, Harrison has been allowed to attend classes at Texas, but he can't practice or work out with the team, Brown said.

And did we mention Texas plays football at BYU on Sept. 7? That game just got a whole lot more interesting.

Here is BYU's policy, which is addressed under "Courses" in a tab titled "NCAA Courses" on the BYU Independent Study web site.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

* Students seeking NCAA initial eligibility certification cannot enroll in BYU Independent Study courses for core credit.

College athletes from schools other than BYU are not allowed to enroll in BYU Independent Study university-level courses. This restriction applies to students who are currently eligible as well as those seeking eligibility to participate in any collegiate athletic program (e.g., NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, etc.) If you have questions regarding this policy please call us toll free at 1(800)-914-8931.

In 2010, the NCAA passed a proposal, No. 2009-64, which addresses non-traditional courses and initial eligibility for high school athletes seeking eligibility at higher education institutions. Our high school courses that have been approved by the NCAA for many years no longer meet the new criteria for core credit. Students seeking NCAA eligibility can enroll in any BYU Independent Study high school-level course for graduation purposes.

The NCAA's 2010 policy only pertains to high school athletes seeking to use the BYU online classes to satisfy the 16 core courses required to gain initial eligibility. The NCAA's action came after BYU's online education program gained attention in the book The Blind Side, by Michael Lewis, about Michael Oher.

In the book, Lewis documents how Oher loaded up on credits from BYU online classes to improve his grades in high school core courses required to gain eligibility at Ole Miss.

Sources told Orangebloods.com BYU certified the credits earned by Harrison that helped him become eligible at Texas, and UT accepted those credits.

But sources said BYU later notified Harrison they were rescinding the course credit, because Harrison had violated the program guidelines prohibiting student-athletes from "schools other than BYU" from taking such classes.

"I want to emphasize that this is something we do address with the independent study courses, right up front, at the very beginning," Jenkins said.

Jenkins wouldn't discuss the specifics of Harrison's case. But in general, she said, when BYU learns of a student-athlete "from a school other than BYU" taking an independent study (online) course, officials conduct "a thorough review" and then take "appropriate action."

"That action can include rescinding the course," Jenkins said.

When asked how often that occurs, she said, "From time to time it has.

"We are not talking a large number, and if we are made aware of these situations, we certainly take appropriate action after a thorough review.

"This is why we put so much right up front to inform students that if they are a student-athlete, they will not be allowed to take these independent study courses."

A student-athlete "from a school other than BYU."

[leemajors]

Can't wait for the signings in utero.

Recruiting via ultra sound...

Mr Show covered this subject in the mid-late 90s :lol

[TFloss32]

Not mentioned in the movie but that was the route Michael Oher took to get qualified. Sad, because I even knew that was no longer allowed.

You're correct. Turns out that rule is specific to high school athletes, where the issue Harrison is dealing with goes back to 2006. Texas says it has evidence that other non-BYU athletes have taken this class in the past and maintained their eligibility, so they're claiming the rule hasn't been enforced consistently. OrangeBloods saying that Texas isn't necessarily confident this will be resolved. Makes you wonder how UT would even have that kind of evidence in the first place.

[ThePop]

A 2016 commit seems odd but we're not the first school to get one.
http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/CompositeTeamRankings

[TFloss32]

Applewhite meets with the media for the first time since fall camp began:

http://vimeo.com/72317720

[Bloeddyr10]

A 2016 commit seems odd but we're not the first school to get one.
http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/CompositeTeamRankings

Washington even got a commitment from a QB Tate Martell, who's a '17 recruit. Recruiting is getting crazy!

[ThePop]

Did Stidham end up making it to Austin?

[TFloss32]

Did Stidham end up making it to Austin?

If he did, nobody reported it.

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

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Wednesday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hhe-tlwmfw&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting the following...

-2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill will be in town this weekend.

-CB John Plattenburg of Houston Lamar had a conversation with Akina and Giles recently about an unofficial visit in the near future.

[TFloss32]

2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill will be in town this weekend.

24/7 saying Lodge isn't the only prospect expected in town this weekend. We shall see.

[TFloss32]

WR Mike Davis and WR Jaxon Shipley have returned to team practice after dealing with their respective injuries, per 24/7.

[ThePop]

If he did, nobody reported it.

Blake Munroe just said he didn't make it.

[TFloss32]

Update on ATH Kevin Shorter from 24/7...he is still set to make a decision this Saturday, but it will be done over Twitter at noon.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting DT Quincy Russell has finally enrolled at Oklahoma.

[Sisk]

Update on ATH Kevin Shorter from 24/7...he is still set to make a decision this Saturday, but it will be done over Twitter at noon.

Think it's Texas or Arkansas?

[DesignatedT]

Thought id share this here.

UTSA's new gloves for next season: Pretty sweet

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

[The Reckoning]

Gonzales? lol

[The Reckoning]

Goliad by far had the best flag imo

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTS3NEwkvjR96OICB6f2_FMcNWUqj5Wo MmA0TiTnykZmeEocFHBbg

[TFloss32]

I don't want to copy and paste this, but it's a difficult situation that's hard to explain. Here's an update on OL Desmond Harrison from 24/7:

I've learned a little more about the Desmond Harrison situation.

As Jeff mentioned earlier today, the issue - as of right now - is between Contra Costa and BYU.

But there's more to it than that I am told.

Contra Costa accepted and posted the initial grade provided by BYU. Importantly, BYU rescinded the grade AFTER the grade was already posted by Contra Costa.

The word is that there is a California state law that says that a school in the state can not rescind a grade or credit at a later date unless academic dishonesty or fraud is proven. No one anywhere is saying that fraud or academic dishonesty occurred with Harrison.

So even though BYU wants to rescind the credit, California state law supposedly will not allow Contra Costa to do so if they even agreed with the folks from BYU, which I am told they do not.

Going even further, Texas has already accepted the grade and the credit that was passed through by Contra Costa.
So here's the deal.

BYU can choose to rescind its ruling on principal or on technicality (that Harrison was not taking it to gain eligibility as much as he was to graduate from Contra Costa).

On principal, BYU may also choose to re-award the coursework because a) there was no fraud or academic dishonsety, the student took the course and did the work, and b) the idea that only "BYU" student athletes or potential student athletes can take their courses brings into question whether any BYU online courses taken by any BYU student athletes should be accepted by the NCAA or even by BYU itself.

However, there are still other possibilities.

For example, if BYU does not choose to rescind its ruling, then the NCAA may decide whether or not to accept the credits without BYU. After all, BYU's rule is not an NCAA rule and vice versa. BYU can't tell the NCAA what to accept.

Long story short, this is a complex issue.

If BYU doesn't re-award the credit, then the NCAA must make a ruling.

Then if the NCAA were to say no and makes a ruling that is not in accordance with state law in California, well then that's a whole other mess.
IMO, somebody here needs to do what is right. Accept the grade he earned and received and let young man move forward.

[TFloss32]

Think it's Texas or Arkansas?

That's how it's still being reported.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 RB Kameron Martin of Port Arthur Memorial (24/7):

“I want to hear more from Texas,” Martin told Horns247. “Off the field, it’s a great school to attend and I really like the city of Austin. On the field, they always have a great program every season."

“They also have some of the best running backs every year,” he added, “and they send a lot of those guys who go to school there to the NFL. Texas just seems like a great program to be a part of. A lot of great players have played there.”

“Jamaal Charles is from my home town and that’s my favorite NFL running back,” said Martin. “He’s like family to me. He’s basically a cousin. We’ve talked a lot about football and I try to pattern my running style after him.”

“It definitely influences how much I like them (Texas),” Martin said. “It’s a big reason why I like them so much. To see him do what he did, coming from the same town as me and being where he is now is big. I would love to have those same opportunities.”

“I’m interested in both Baylor and Texas Tech, but, Texas is my favorite,” Martin said. “Coach (Carlton) Buckels and coach (Kliff) Kinsgbury are both great coaches but there is something about Texas. If they offered, I would maybe have to think about shutting it down and committing.”

[TFloss32]

Wednesday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu9EeNXN4SE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

More on CB John Plattenburg of Houston Lamar (OrangeBloods):

"It was a little bit of a surprise," Plattenburg said about the Longhorns making contact. "I know coming down here it opens up more opportunities in the south. Kind of a surprise but kind of expected. I was glad to hear about it."

"I've known about the tradition for a while," he said. "Of course growing up here, there are mostly Texas fans in Houston. I've known a lot about it. Tracking football all the way back to Cedric Benson. I've watched them over the years through the ups and downs."

"They were just asking me how things were going how it was getting the feel of being back at Lamar. And that they reviewed my tape and had an interest," stated Plattenburg about the conversation with UT. "They wanted me to come up this week but I couldn't. I might do an unofficial to a game sometime this season. It was more about a good interest than [a scholarship] offer, just building a relationship."

"I know sometime today or even tomorrow I was supposed to get on the phone with them again and maybe talk to coach (Mack) Brown. That was the feel I got."

"It's a good possibility that I might make the decision before the first game. It's about two weeks away," Plattenburg said. "I'd like to… but if things happen, some things don't … regardless of if I do, I'm going to take all five visits - some during and some after the season."

"Washington, Oregon, Baylor, TCU and Wisconsin (are recruiting him the hardest)," responded Plattenburg.

"I've never really been up north so I want to see … see if I need to get a [heated] coat or not," he said with a laugh.

"Maybe not right away (making a decision if Texas offered) … the way I do it and the way I've been doing it… I've got to look into things like majors and depth chart and the little details and stuff like that. Do my research," Plattenburg stated about his reaction to a potential Texas offer. "They said that they saw my film and that I would be a good fit because I am able to play both positions, even in the nickel I can play. They said it would be a good fit- guys like (Michael) Huff and Earl Thomas did that. To me that's a good thing."

[TFloss32]

Good video clip of QB Connor Wood at Colorado:

http://vimeo.com/72041518

[leemajors]

Good video clip of QB Connor Wood at Colorado:

http://vimeo.com/72041518

looks like he is losing his hair already

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying UT is looking into DE Dimarya Mixon of West Mesquite (class of 2013) who ended up not qualifying for Nebraska. He's currently at Trinity Valley CC in Athens, TX and wants to find his next Division I school as soon as possible. Bruce Chambers has already contacted the West Mesquite coaching staff. Sounds like he would enroll in January.

http://247sports.com/Player/Dimarya-Mixon-17652

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/441882/#highlights/15262379

[Jimmiemac]

Inside Texas saying UT is looking into DE Dimarya Mixon of West Mesquite (class of 2013) who ended up not qualifying for Nebraska. He's currently at Trinity Valley CC in Athens, TX and wants to find his next Division I school as soon as possible. Bruce Chambers has already contacted the West Mesquite coaching staff. Sounds like he would enroll in January.



If he is a non-qualifier how can he enroll in January? Didn't he fail his TAKS exams so really had nothing to do with Nebraska, so if he does qualify why would he change programs?

[Vito Corleone]

The smartest kid I ever saw was Aaron Ross. Out of high school he didn't qualify so he stayed in high school one extra summer term and an extra semester got all his grades up and came in in January and blew up. He ended up never having a problem in college and was a 4 year starter.

I would probably advise all high school kids this is the smartest route they can take, it preserves all their eligibility and they come into college more prepared.

[leemajors]

The smartest kid I ever saw was Aaron Ross. Out of high school he didn't qualify so he stayed in high school one extra summer term and an extra semester got all his grades up and came in in January and blew up. He ended up never having a problem in college and was a 4 year starter.

I would probably advise all high school kids this is the smartest route they can take, it preserves all their eligibility and they come into college more prepared.

Or, they could like, go to class in high school, pay attention and not have to.

[Vito Corleone]

Or, they could like, go to class in high school, pay attention and not have to.

What, East Texas Kids? your kidding right.

[ThePop]

4 new crystal ball predictions tonight on Kevin Shorter to Texas FWIW. One of these 4 is from Bobby Burton.

[The Reckoning]

failing your TAKS exam? lmao how dumb can you be?

[Vito Corleone]

4 new crystal ball predictions tonight on Kevin Shorter to Texas FWIW. One of these 4 is from Bobby Burton.

Link?

[TFloss32]

Link?

Hopefully you can see this. One of the 24/7 guys was at Shorter's scrimmage last night and several changed their predictions afterwards.

Texas may pull the upset on this one. Decision time in an hour.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kevin-Shorter-21665/PlayerInstitutionPredictions

[ThePop]

Shorter to Texas

[TFloss32]

Shorter to Texas

Awesome news. I like his versatility in that he could end up at DB.

[DMX7]

Awesome news. I like his versatility in that he could end up at DB.

I hope you're kidding.

[TFloss32]

I hope you're kidding.

I know what you're thinking. A lot of people think his build translates better to DB and he plays both ways successfully in high school.

It's not at all the same as Mack offering a QB to play safety whose never been on the defensive side.

[TFloss32]

If he is a non-qualifier how can he enroll in January? Didn't he fail his TAKS exams so really had nothing to do with Nebraska, so if he does qualify why would he change programs?

After reading some of the Nebraska boards, the way I understand it is his grades and SAT/ACT are fine but he failed at least a portion of the TAKS test. Because of that, I don't know that he falls under the category "non-qualifier" because the TAKS test is specific to the state of Texas. It's different than poor GPA or failing to make an adequate score on a college entrance exam. He technically qualified for college but the state test is holding him back, so he shouldn't have to do two years of JUCO. Apparently he's not even playing football this season but is going to Trinity Valley CC to get a semester of college under his belt. He'll then transfer to his next Division I school assuming everything checks out and he passes the TAKS the second time around (he should've already taken it again). He's kind of like a grayshirt prospect at this point. I will post anything relevant on Mixon going forward.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Kevin Shorter after committing to Texas (24/7). He mentioned his second unofficial visit to UT on August 2nd was when he knew what his decision would be:

“It's just great all over,” Shorter said of Texas. “They showed me they really care about me.”

“He (Larry Porter) sat down with my family and just told the truth,” Shorter said. “He told me how many backs they have on scholarship, everything like that.”

“All he said was I had a chance that if I come to Texas and work hard I have a chance to get some playing time as a freshman,” Shorter said. “I liked that.”

“When I started getting offers I never thought I'd blow up like I did and it's been fun to see all of the different schools that have recruited me,” Shorter said. “Then the phone calls started. Coaches want to you to call them back at the same time and there's no way you can. Then reporters call and they all ask the same questions."

“I'm just ready for it to be over.”

“It's a relief,” Shorter said. “It's not going to slow things down. I'm sure some schools will still call, but I'm done. I'm 100-percent committed to Texas."

[TFloss32]

ATH Kevin Shorter (last night at Newton's scrimmage)

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/121/37/6_1037121.jpg

[TFloss32]

WR Trey Quinn of Lake Charles, LA has committed to LSU.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trey-Quinn-16974

[TFloss32]

JUCO QB Nick Marshall has won the starting job at Auburn.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/08/17/nick-marshall-auburn-quarterback-jonathan-wallace--jeremy-johnson/2667863/

[TFloss32]

According to his Twitter, 2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis will be visiting UT tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

Pre-season AP poll released. Texas at #15:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/poll/1

[TFloss32]

Friday and Saturday practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Friday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK_pK7VUO08&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[rkell87]

ATH Kevin Shorter (last night at Newton's scrimmage)

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/121/37/6_1037121.jpg

anybody else notice he is wearing an aTm shirt inside out in this picture?

[DMX7]

anybody else notice he is wearing an aTm shirt inside out in this picture?

HAHA, that's a pretty good catch. Our backfield is loaded, but it can never stay healthy, so we could use him at back.

[TFloss32]

anybody else notice he is wearing an aTm shirt inside out in this picture?

He was wearing red cleats (Arkansas) on Friday as well. He mentioned he didn't want anyone knowing where he was going, but he decided to tell the 24/7 guys that he was choosing Texas once everyone left.

[TFloss32]

Saturday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXmy7DnKGe0

[TFloss32]

Not sure who reported first, but S John Bonney was a surprise visitor to campus this evening.

2015 CB Darrell Miller of Cedar Hill is also in attendance.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2016 QB Tristen Wallace of DeSoto will be in Austin on Tuesday.

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2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/544/38/1038544.jpg

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/556/38/1038556.jpg

[TFloss32]

Another trailer for the 2013 season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APzpdIL7hzU

[ThePop]

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[ThePop]

Normally I wouldn't post a Daylon Mack update because we know how he feels and only our season can change that. However I thought it was interesting that on twitter he said he's not considering any Florida schools because of the Trayvon Martin incident. Malik Jefferson agreed with him. I hadn't even thought about the recruiting impact of that.

[the chronic]

Normally I wouldn't post a Daylon Mack update because we know how he feels and only our season can change that. However I thought it was interesting that on twitter he said he's not considering any Florida schools because of the Trayvon Martin incident. Malik Jefferson agreed with him. I hadn't even thought about the recruiting impact of that.


Daylon also mentioned his parents told him they didn't want him to be that far away and put an end to talk of FL schools.

He also said his two current favorites are LSU and Ags.

It is very obvious from his comments Texas is well behind. He is big on a team winning and I believe it would take 11+ win season for him to seriously consider UT.

[TFloss32]

List of all Division I players that have either been injured or are no longer with their respective teams in 2013:

http://www.philsteele.com/miscpages/Injuries/prior_to_ssn.html

[TFloss32]

Quotes from S Jamal Adams (24/7):

“I may have to reschedule it (the official visit to Texas),” he said. “I’m not exactly sure yet. There’s a chance I could have to reschedule two or three of them because of my high school football. My coach wants me to be there on certain dates."

“No matter what, if I do have to reschedule, they’ll (Texas) still get a visit,” he added. “That’s for sure. That’s not changing.”

"I’m still talking with Coach Akina quite a bit here and there,” said Adams. “They don’t really stay on me because sometimes it’s annoying. I’m actually glad he’s cool and doesn’t bother me all the time. We have a great relationship and he’s a coach who I really enjoy talking to and a coach I really trust. He’s one of my favorite coaches to talk to.”

“Coach Akina is a huge reason why I like Texas so much,” Adams said. “What he’s done speaks for itself. They’ll be in it until the end because of him. His history of producing DBs is a major deal to me. That makes you think long and hard about them.”

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Solomon Thomas of Coppell (24/7). He's saying he won't be taking any official visits until his high school season ends:

“Texas is probably one of the schools recruiting me the hardest, if not the hardest,” he said.

“I keep in touch with Texas a lot through social media,” said Thomas. “We definitely talk a lot. I also try to call Coach [Mack] Brown at least once a month or so. I have a very good relationship with him and the coaching staff. It’s good always talking to him."

“Coach [Oscar] Giles is who I talk to the most though,” he added. “He’s just such a great guy to talk to about football and off the field stuff, too. We have a very strong relationship, especially since he’s been recruiting me for a long time. He’s a guy who I put a lot of trust in and feel like I can talk to about anything.”

“There’s a very strong possibility that Texas will get an official visit from me,” Thomas said. “I also plan to visit them a couple of times this season for some games. I’ve been down there quite a bit, but at the same time it’s also been awhile. I plan to get down there sometime soon and then probably go back for an official.”

[TFloss32]

2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis talks about his unofficial visit to Texas yesterday (24/7):

“We spent a full day there and it was great,” said Lockhart. “It was real great actually. My family and I really enjoyed it. They showed my family around campus and around the facilities. I also got to meet Earl Campbell, which is what stood out the most to me."

“They’re (the Texas coaches) great,” Lockhart said. “They’re all nice and took care of me. Coach [Oscar] Giles is my main recruiter and he’s a very cool coach. It really looks like he takes care of his players.”

“I'd say Texas is my number one school now,” Lockhart told Horns247. "I love everything there. Texas is really growing on me. They’ve always been in my favorites list, but yeah, I saw my number one now.”

“It’s Texas first,” he said. “Then Texas A&M and TCU now. Texas, Baylor, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, TCU and Texas Tech have all offered, but those three are my favorites with Texas on top.”

“I’m not going to commit anytime soon,” said Lockhart. “I’m going to wait until this time my senior year.”

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Quotes from 2015 S Larry Pryor of Sulphur Springs (24/7):

“I’m going to call Coach [Stacy] Searels and get it figured out,” said Pryor. “Ideally I want to make it down before the start of the season. I need to see when he wants me to come down though."

“If it’s not before my season starts, it'll be soon after,” he added. “I’ll also be coming down for some games this year, too. I’m just really trying to come down there as soon as I possibly can.”

“I probably won’t (commit on a trip to Austin),” he told Horns247. “I’d say probably not, because I’m thinking I’ll make a decision before my senior season. I don’t know yet for sure though.”

“Texas is definitely my favorite,” said Pryor. “It would be tough for anyone to change that. I feel like Texas is home. It’s where I’m the most comfortable. It’s a great school with a good coaching staff and good team.”

[TFloss32]

2015 S Larry Pryor also talks about where things stand with the "Fab Five" or "East Texas Six" group (24/7):

“None of us are worried about that anymore,” Pryor said. “Now it’s more like whatever happens, happens. Some of us in that group have different interests than the others.”

“I wouldn’t force it on them because it’s their decision,” Pryor said. “But I would talk to them about joining me at Texas. I would definitely recruit them.”

[TFloss32]

Sunday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting OL Desmond Harrison's appeal to BYU has been denied.

Texas will now have to take his case to the NCAA.

[Vito Corleone]

Daylon also mentioned his parents told him they didn't want him to be that far away and put an end to talk of FL schools.

He also said his two current favorites are LSU and Ags.

It is very obvious from his comments Texas is well behind. He is big on a team winning and I believe it would take 11+ win season for him to seriously consider UT.

I think it will take more than that. We are going to need for both aggsy and LSU to have less than stellar seasons and for Texas to be in the BCS championship hunt. I think that would sway him over, but nothing less.

[Vito Corleone]

OrangeBloods reporting OL Desmond Harrison's appeal to BYU has been denied.

Texas will now have to take his case to the NCAA.

I think there is a strong case for a lawsuit against BYU, if it can be proven others took the course and were given credit then he can sue them for a lot more than what the cost of the course was. I think Texas can also do the same thing.

Now if he was made known and still tried to take the course then he is probably screwed. I'm actually leaning towards the latter since there is no talks of lawsuit, especially with the number of lawyers in the Austin area associated with UT.

There is a possibility he can take a online course that allows him to finish quickly enough to join the team but even then it might be that he has to be a partial qualifier and redshirt this year.

[TFloss32]

I think there is a strong case for a lawsuit against BYU, if it can be proven others took the course and were given credit then he can sue them for a lot more than what the cost of the course was. I think Texas can also do the same thing.

Now if he was made known and still tried to take the course then he is probably screwed. I'm actually leaning towards the latter since there is no talks of lawsuit, especially with the number of lawyers in the Austin area associated with UT.

There is a possibility he can take a online course that allows him to finish quickly enough to join the team but even then it might be that he has to be a partial qualifier and redshirt this year.

It sounds like Texas was talking a big game on having proof of other athletes (outside of BYU) taking this course for eligibility. BYU didn't take long to deny the appeal. It seems Contra Costa CC and/or Texas didn't make it perfectly clear that he wasn't a BYU athlete before taking this class and that's a major disappointment.

[ThePop]

We'll probably win the appeal but not any time soon.

[TFloss32]

Sports Illustrated with a write-up on QB David Ash:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130819/david-ash-texas-longhorns/?mobile=no

[TFloss32]

More on the status of OL Desmond Harrison from OrangeBloods. At this time, he's basically considered a regular UT student. Because he's in limbo and the NCAA now needs to make a ruling on his case, he can't act as a member of the football team. The only way he can even be at practice is if it's open the public. If Texas proceeds with letting him participate in practice, they risk losing his eligibility altogether. It won't help his case with the NCAA if they know that Texas was letting him practice and ignoring the rule. Crazy situation but Texas has look out for Harrison's future and not risk any kind of punishment for the team, so he's going to sit until further notice.

[TFloss32]

kbohls ‏@kbohls
Texas CB Carrington Byndom said he suffered mild concussion, missed 3 days, perfectly fine now.

[TFloss32]

Sunday's scrimmage video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ezFPP9-Ws&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[Vito Corleone]

kbohls ‏@kbohls
Texas CB Carrington Byndom said he suffered mild concussion, missed 3 days, perfectly fine now.

Best news of the day, concussion are nothing to screw around with

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, WR Bryant Jackson broke his foot in last night's scrimmage.

[TFloss32]

More from OrangeBloods on OL Desmond Harrison:

Texas basically got assurances, from its own admissions officials in contact with the NCAA, that because Harrison enrolled in BYU's online independent study, took the class, passed the class, received the course credit and graduated from Contra Costa College (Calif.), clearing the path for him to enroll at Texas that too much had transpired for BYU to rescind Harrison's course credit.

Adding to the matter is a California law that says school transcripts in the absence of "mistake, fraud, bad faith, shall be final."

Even though BYU denied an appeal by Harrison in a decision mailed to Harrison via certified mail last Thursday, Texas officials went into overdrive on Monday to get a preliminary ruling involving the NCAA on Harrison's situation.

By the end of the day Monday, Texas officials felt confident that putting the matter in front of the NCAA would result in Harrison's return to the football team.

Ultimately, BYU's policy of prohibiting non-BYU student-athletes from taking its online independent study classes may not have been policed well enough by BYU for BYU to rescind Harrison's course credit after learning he was a college student-athlete, sources said.

The sources said some phone calls and paperwork would need to be completed this week, but that Harrison figured to be back in practice next week.

After enrolling at Texas for the second session of summer school and going through workouts with teammates, Harrison went through one fall camp practice before UT officials got word BYU was rescinding his course credit.

While his eligibility at Texas is being determined, UT compliance officials have prohibited Harrison from practicing with the team or working out with the team.

I got some clarification on this Monday. Harrison hasn't been able practice with the team or act in any way like a student-athlete at Texas, because as long as he acted as a normal student, Texas could accept the BYU online course credit.

If he acted as a student-athlete, the BYU course credits would become null and void (under BYU's 2006 policy).

So until Texas can get an official ruling from the NCAA, Harrison can't practice, or work out with the team or even attend a team scrimmage that is considered "closed to the public."

He can't receive any privileges as it pertains to football that a normal student wouldn't receive. UT compliance officials basically determined as long as Harrison acted as a normal student his enrollment at Texas would remain intact.

Soon, according to sources, Harrison will be back practicing and working out with his teammates for a season that includes a Sept. 7 road trip to … BYU.

BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins told Orangebloods.com she could not comment on the details of Harrison's case.

Harrison's Texas teammates want him back on the team after seeing him in the first practice of fall camp.

"He's a talented guy, and we want him back. He can definitely help with the depth on our offensive line, so we'll see when he gets back," said senior defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, who was defeated by Harrison in a one-on-one drill.

Harrison continues to go to class while Texas takes the next step and seeks an NCAA ruling on the matter.

"I see Desmond around. I talk to him. I saw him in the academic center on the computer," RB Joe Bergeron said. "I'm excited to see him play. That's one very large person. I just keep telling him, 'I can't wait until you get here. I have mad love for you.' I love all my linemen."

His teammates continue to encourage Harrison to keep his head up.

"When I see him, I just pick him up and tell him, 'Thanks for working hard, and I'm glad you're here,'" said David Ash. "And I am glad he's here. I think he's going to be a great benefit to our team."

Earlier Monday, it was hard to tell if that was well-placed hope or wishful thinking.
It's starting to look like well-placed hope.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Desmond Harrison is expected to practice with the team today. Big news.

[TFloss32]

Monday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[ThePop]

Kent Perkins has a strained ankle. Not a huge deal since he should redshirt anyways.

[playblair]

:wakeup

[TFloss32]

Updated national rankings from Rivals:

http://texas.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=500&tid=190779640&mid=190779640&sid=902&style=2

[TFloss32]

Team welcomes OL Desmond Harrison back to practice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA1Djw60HJI

[TFloss32]

Tuesday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM9YH6AIFeg&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

Looking like QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan will be OU's new starting QB:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/20/4641962/trevor-knight-oklahoma-quarterback-blake-bell

[rjv]

Looking like QB Trevor Knight of San Antonio Reagan will be OU's new starting QB:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/20/4641962/trevor-knight-oklahoma-quarterback-blake-bell
cool. i'm happy for him. he definitely made the right choice switching schools

[TFloss32]

Check out these open record requests at UT. Fourth from the bottom:

http://www.utexas.edu/business/vp/open_records_requests.html

[rkell87]

Check out these open record requests at UT. Fourth from the bottom:

http://www.utexas.edu/business/vp/open_records_requests.html
any idea what for?

[TFloss32]

any idea what for?

No. It could be anyone requesting documents, but the first impression is someone affiliated with A&M trying to find out if UT had anything to do with outing Manziel and his autograph situation.

[rkell87]

No. It could be anyone requesting documents, but the first impression is someone affiliated with A&M trying to find out if UT had anything to do with outing Manziel and his autograph situation.
If that were the case would they only be asking us or would they pretty much be asking all schools? I highly doubt we would have anything to do with it and if they were just asking us that would be pretty petty but if they are just doing their due diligence that is more understandable

[TFloss32]

kbohls (@kbohls)
NCAA has given Texas the clearance for OT Desmond Harrison, source says.

[pgardn]

Check out these open record requests at UT. Fourth from the bottom:

http://www.utexas.edu/business/vp/open_records_requests.html

Maroon paranoia...

We also tried to bring Jackie Sherrill down.

[Sisk]

Splendora RB Jay Bradford has committed to A&M

[TFloss32]

Splendora RB Jay Bradford has committed to A&M

Damn. Great get.

[Sisk]

Damn. Great get.

Thanks. Happy we got him after Mixon (long shot from the beginning) cancelled his visit for the bama game.

[TFloss32]

Thanks. Happy we got him after Mixon (long shot from the beginning) cancelled his visit for the bama game.

I figured it could happen quickly after Shorter chose UT and Mixon cancelled.

Some talk on UT boards that Applewhite may have wanted him more than Jamabo.

[TFloss32]

Wednesday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

QB Matt Davis has decided to transfer from A&M.

[Sisk]

QB Matt Davis has decided to transfer from A&M.

Apparently going JUCO for a year before finding a permanent home. Best of luck to him. Good kid by all accounts.

[ThePop]

Apparently going JUCO for a year before finding a permanent home. Best of luck to him. Good kid by all accounts.

He slept they coach tho

[DesignatedT]

Sad to see Davis go. He was the first recruit to really start turning it around at A&M. After falling to 4 on the QB depth chart though, he obviously couldn't stay.

Makes it ultra important for A&M to hold onto #1 QB Kyle Allen now though. Have to keep this kid no matter what.

[the chronic]

Apparently going JUCO for a year before finding a permanent home. Best of luck to him. Good kid by all accounts.

Surprised to see him go JUCO and that he fell to bottom of depth chart, kid looked damn promising at Opening camp.

[benefactor]

Davis will play here in Tyler. Looks like I'll be making a few games this year.

[Bloeddyr10]

Quick note from the 24/7 guys who attended a St. Augustine scrimmage last night

Texas CB commit Jermaine Roberts breaks up a pass. He has been very physical at LOS.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/447/43/1043447.jpg

[TFloss32]

Thursday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis (OrangeBloods):

"That was pretty cool to have some family members actually go with me this time. It was the first time for my grandfather to ever be in Austin. He met Mack Brown. It was good to see him happy," Lockhart said.

"I really am big in to the SEC. I love the SEC. But so far, I think Texas is my No. 1 school," Lockhart said. "Of all my offers, that's the school that's hunted me done, shown me the most interest. I'm not saying other schools aren't showing interest, but Texas is just after me. They're my number one right now."

"That's basically what I already play (strong side DE). Unfortunately, I haven't talked to any other schools about where they're recruiting me besides TCU. I haven't talked to my other offers about what they're recruiting me as. Texas, we talk a lot, they have everything I want. to me, they're blowing the rest of the schools out of the water."

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Because college football starts Thursday, I offer up my favorite read to remind us all to enjoy every minute of the season while it lasts. This is a Texas fan's entire day when he attended the Big XII championship game (Texas vs. Nebraska) in the Alamodome:


A chronology of events for Saturday, December 4, 1999, and the early morning hours of Sunday, December 5, 1999: Can you relate?????

6:00 Arise, play the Eyes of Texas and Texas Fight at full_freaking blast

6:20 Get in car, drive to New Braunfels for golf.

7:30 Tee off (me and a buddy were the FIRST tee_time of the morning)

8:50 Turn 9 (crack open first beer)

8:53 Crack open second beer

8:58 Crack open...(you get the idea)

10:30 Finish 18 (holes, as well as beers), sign scorecard for smoooooth 95

10:35 Headed for San Antonio

10:50 Buy three 18_packs for pre_ and post_game festivities

11:10 We decide we don't have enough booze, so we double_back to a liquor store and buy the good ol' 750 ml plastic bottle "Traveler" Jim Beam

11:50 Arrive at the tailgate spot. Awesome day. Not a single cloud in the sky. About 70 degrees.

11:55 I decide that we're going to kick the s**t out of Nebraska.

11:56 I tell my first Nebraska fan to go f**k himself.

12:15 The UT band walks by on the way to the Alamodome. We're on the second floor of a two_story parking garage on the corner (a couple hundred of us). We're hooting and hollering like wildmen. The band doubles back to the street right below us and serenades us with Texas Fight and The Eyes of Texas. AWESOME MOMENT.

12:25 In the post_serenade serendipity, 50_100 grown men are bumping chests with one another, each and every one of them now secure and certain of the fact that we are going to kick the s**t out of Nebraska.

1:00 The Nebraska band walks by on the way to the Alamodome. Again, we hoot and holler like wildmen. Again, the band doubles back and stops right below us to serenade us, this time, however, with the Nebraska fight songs. Although somewhat impressed by their spirit and verve, we remain convinced that we are going to kick the s**t out of Nebraska.

1:30 I begin the walk to the Alamodome, somehow managing to stuff the "Traveler" and 11cans of beer into my pants.

1:47 I am in line surrounded by Nebraska fans. They are taunting me. I am taunting back, still certain that we are going to kick the s**t out of Nebraska. I decide to challenge a particularly vocal Nebraska fan to play what I now call and will forever be remembered as "Cell_Phone Flop Out." Remember flop out for a dollar? The rules are similar. I tell this Nebraska jac***s that if he's so confident in his team, he should "flop out" his cell phone RIGHT NOW and make plane reservations to Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl. And then I spoke these memorable words: "And not those dang refundable tickets, either! You request those non_refundable, non_transferrable sons_of_bi***es!" He backs down. He is unworthy. I call Southwest Airlines and buy two tickets to Phoenix, non_refundable and non_transferrable. Price: $712. He is humbled. He lowers his head in shame. I raise my cell phone in triumph to the cheers of hundreds of Texas fans. I am KING and these are my subjects. I distribute the 11 beers in my pants to the cheering masses. I RULE the pre_game kingdom.

2:34 Kickoff. Brimming with confidence, I open the Traveler and pour my first stiffy.

2:45 I notice something troubling: Nebraska is big. Nebraska is fast. Nebraska is very pi$$ed off at Texas.

3:01 The first quarter mercifully ends. 9 yards total offense for Texas. Zero first downs for Texas. I'm still talking s**t. I pour another stiffy from the Traveler.

3:36 Four minutes to go in the first half: the Traveler is a dead soldier. I buy my first $5 beer from the Alamodome merchants. While I am standing in line, a center snap nearly decapitates Major Applewhite and rolls out of the end zone. Safety.

3:56 Halftime score: Nebraska 15, Texas 0. I wish I had another Traveler.

4:11 While urinating next to a Nebraska fan in the bathroom at halftime, I attempt to revive the classic Brice_ism from the South Bend bathroom: "Hey, buddy, niiiiiiiiice c**k." He is unamused.

4:21 I buy my 2nd and 3rd $5 beer from the Alamodome merchants. I share my beer with two high school girls sitting behind me. Surprisingly, they are equipped with a flask full of vodka. I send them off to purchase $5 Sprites, so that we may consume their vodka. I have not lost faith. Nebraska is a bunch of pu****s.

4:51 No more vodka. The girls sitting behind me have fled for their lives. I purchase two more $5 beers from the Alamodome merchants.

5:18 Score is Nebraska 22, Texas 0. I am beginning to lose faith. This normally would trouble me, but I am too drunk to see the football field.

5:27 I call Southwest Airlines: "I'm sorry, sir. Those tickets have been confirmed and are non_refundable and non_transferrable."

5:37 I try to start a fight with every person behind the concession counter. As it turns out, the Alamodome has a policy that no beer can be sold when there is less than 10 minutes on the game clock. I am enraged by this policy. I ask loudly: "Why the f**k didn't you announce last call over the f**king PA system??!!"

5:49 Back in my seats, I am slumped in my chair in defeat. All of a sudden, the Texas crowd goes absolutely nuts.

"Whazzis?," I mutter, awaking from my coma, "Iz we winnig? Did wez scort?" Alas, the answer is no, we were not winning and we did not score. The largest (by far) cheer of the day from the Texas faithful occurred when the handlers were walking back to the tunnel and Bevo stopped to take a gargantuan s*it all over the letters "S", "K", and "A" in the "Nebraska" spelled out in their end zone. I cheer wildly. I pick up the empty Traveler bottle and stick my tongue in it. I am thirsty.

6:16 Nebraska fans are going berserk as I walk back to the truck. I would taunt them with some off_color remarks about their parentage, but I am too drunk to form complete sentences. With my last cognitive thought of the evening, I take solace in the fact that if we had not beaten them in October, they would be playing Florida State for the national championship.

6:30 Back in the car. On the way back to Austin for the 8:00 Texas_Arizona tip off. We can still salvage the day! I crack open a beer. It is warm. I don't care.

7:12 We have stopped for gas. I am hungry. I go inside the store. I walk past the beer frig. I notice a Zima. I've never had a Zima. I wonder if it's any good. I pull a Zima from the frig. I twist the top off and drink the Zima in three swallows. Zima sucks. I replace the empty bottle in the frig.

7:17 There is a Blimpie Subs in the store. I walk to where the ingredients are, where the person usually makes the sub. There is no one there. I lean over the counter and scoop out half a bucket of black olives. I eat them. I am still hungry. I lean further over the counter and grab approximately two pounds of Pastrami. I walk out of the store grunting and eating Pastrami. The patrons in the store fear me. I don't care.

8:01 We are in South Austin. I have been drinking warm beer and singing Brooks and Dunn tunes for over an hour. My truck_mate is tired of my singing. He suggests that perhaps Brooks and Dunn have written other good songs besides "You're Going to Miss Me When I'm Gone" and "Neon Moon" and that maybe listening to only those two songs, ten times each was a bit excessive. Perhaps, he suggests, I could just let the CD play on its own. I tell him to f**k off and restart "Neon Moon."

8:30 We arrive at the Erwin Center. My truckmate, against my loud and profane protestations, parks on the top floor of a nearby parking garage. I tell him he's an idiot. I tell him we will never get out. I tell him we may as well pitch a f***ing tent here. He ignores me. I think he's still pissed about the Brooks and Dunn tunes. I whistle "Neon Moon" loudly.

8:47 I am rallying. I have 4 warm beers stuffed in my pants. We're going to kick the s**t out of Arizona.

9:11 Halftime score: Texas 31, Arizona 29. I am pleased. I go to the bathroom to pee for the 67th time today. I giggle to myself because of the new opportunity to do "the bathroom Bernice." There are no Arizona fans in the bathroom. I am disappointed. I tell myself (out loud) that I have a "Niiiiiice c**k." No one is amused but me.

9:41 I walk to the bathroom while drinking Bud Light out of a can. Needless to say, they do not sell beer at the Erwin Center, much less Bud Light out of a can. I am stopped by an usher: "Where did you get that, sir?" I tell him (no s**t): "Oh, the cheerleaders were throwing them up with those little plastic footballs. Would you mind throwing this away for me?" I take the last swig and hand it to him. He is confused. I pretend I'm going to the bathroom, but I run away giggling instead. I duck into some entrance to avoid the usher, who is now pursuing me. I sneak into a large group of people and sit down. The usher walks by harmlessly. I am giggling like a little girl. I crack open another can of Bud Light.

9:52 I am lost. In my haste to avoid the usher, I have lost my bearings. I have no ticket stub. I cannot find my seats. Texas is losing.

10:09 Texas is being sc***ed by the refs. I am enraged. I have cleared out the seats around me because I keep removing my hat and beating the surrounding chairs with it. A concerned fan asks if I'm OK and perhaps I shouldn't take it so seriously. I tell him to f**k off.

10:15 After the fourth consecutive "worst f**king call I have EVER seen," I attempt to remove my hat again to begin beating inanimate objects. However, on this occasion I miscalculate and I thumbnail myself in my left eyelid, leaving a one_quarter inch gash over my eye. I am now bleeding into my left eye and all over my shirt. "Perhaps," I think to myself, "I'm taking this a bit too seriously."

10:22 I am standing in the bathroom peeing. I'm so drunk I am swaying and grunting. I have a bloody napkin pressed on my left eye. My pants are bloody. I have my (formerly) white shirt wrapped around my waist. I look like I should be in an episode of Cops.

10:43 Texas has lost. I put my bloody white shirt back on my body and make my way for the exits. I am stopped every 20 seconds by a good samaritan/cop/security guard to ask me why I am covered in blood, but I merely grunt incoherently and keep moving.

10:59 With my one good eye, I have located the parking garage. I walk up six flights of stairs, promise that when I see my friend I will punch him in the face for making me walk up six flights of stairs, find the truck, and collapse in a heap in the of the bed of the truck. I look around and notice that traffic is lined up all the way around the garage, six whole flights, and no one is moving. I take a nap.

11:17 I awake from my nap. I see my friend in the driver's seat. I lift my head to look out the bed of the truck and notice that traffic is lined up all the way around the garage, six whole flights, and no one is moving. I am too tired to punch my friend. I call my friend a "Stupid c******ker."

11:31 I lift my head to look out the bed of the truck and notice that traffic is lined up all the way around the garage, six whole flights, and no one is moving. I call my friend a "Stupid c*******er."

11:38 I lift my head to look out the bed of the truck and notice that traffic is lined up all the way around the garage, six whole flights, and no one is moving. I call my friend a "Stupid c*****cker."

11:47 I lift my head to look out the bed of the truck and notice that traffic is lined up all the way around the garage, six whole flights, and no one is moving. I call my friend a "Stupid c*****cker."

11:58 I am jostled. The truck is moving. I lift my head to look out the bed of the truck and notice that traffic is beginning to move on the second floor. I jump out of the truck, walk to the edge of the parking facility, and pee off the sixth floor onto the street below. My friend looks at me like I just anally violated his minor sister. I turn around and pee on the front of his truck while singing the lyrics to "Neon Moon."

12:11 We are moving. We are out of beer. I jump from the truck and go from vehicle to vehicle until someone gives me two beers. I am happy. I return to my vehicle.

12:26 We have emerged from the parking facility. We make our way to my apartment and find Ed sitting on the couch with a freshly opened bottle of Glenlivet on the coffee table in front of him. We are all going to die tonight.

12:59 We have finished three_quarters of the bottle of Glenlivet. We decide it would be a wonderful idea to go dancing at PollyEsther's. Ed has to pee. He walks down the hall to our apartment and directly into the full length mirror at the end of the hall, smashing it into hundreds of pieces. We giggle uncontrollably and leave for PollyEsther's.

1:17 The PollyEsther's doorman laughs uncontrollably at our efforts to enter his club. "Fellas," he says in between his fits of spastic laughter, "I've been working this door for almost a year. I've been working doors in this town for almost 5 years. And I can honestly say that I ain't never seen three drunker mother f******s than you three. Sorry, can't let you in." We attempt to reason with him. He laughs harder.

1:44 We find a bar that lets us in. We take two steps in the door and hear "Last call for alcohol!" I turn to the group and mutter: "See, dat wasn't that f**kin' hard. Day don't f**kin' do that at the Awamo...the awaom...the alab...f**k it, that stadium we was at today.." We order 6 shots of tequila and three beers.

2:15 Back on the street. We need food. We hail a cab to take us one and one half blocks to Katz's. The cab fare is $1.60. We give him $10 and tell him to keep it.

2:17 There is a 20 minute wait. We give the hostess $50. We are seated immediately.

2:25 We order two orders of fried pickles, a Cobb salad, a bowl of soup, two orders of Blueberry blintzes, two Reuben sandwiches, a hamburger, two cheese stuffed potatoes, an order of fries, and an order of onion rings.

2:39 The food arrives. We are all asleep with our heads on the table. The waiter wakes us up. We eat every f***ing bit of our food. Most of the restaurant patrons around us are disgusted. We don't give a f**k. The tab is $112 with tip.

2:46 I'm sleepy.

9:12 I wake up next to a strange woman. She is the bartender at Katz's. She is not pretty.

[TFloss32]

Friday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL has set an official visit to Texas for the Ole Miss game on September 14th.

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Solomon Thomas from an anonymous source (24/7):

“Texas is still very much in it,” the source said. “Where people get that they aren’t sort of puzzles me, because that simply isn’t true. He has nothing but respect for the University of Texas and still likes them a lot."

“Is he looking at his options? Yes,” the source added. “But that doesn’t mean anything. I see Texas being in this until the very end for him. They’ve put a lot of work into his recruitment and he has nothing but positive feelings for them.”

“I read the article you guys had where he said that they are recruiting him the hardest and I’d say that's probably true,” the source added. “Solomon has a very good relationship with those guys and he likes the coaches there a lot.”

“A lot of kids say that (they want a great academic school), but you know they’re really just going for the football because they pick somewhere that truly doesn’t have some of the best academics,” said the source. “I won’t name names or anything, but there are those schools out there. That’s not the case with him."

“The first thing he’s done is look at each school and what kind of education they can offer him. Then he looks at the football program,” the source added. “It’s going to come down to which school can offer the best of both worlds. They could win a national championship every year, but if he’s not going to get anything out of it that makes him a better person and smarter man, then those championships won’t mean a thing.”

“With his sister going there (Arkansas), he visits a lot,” said the source. “If she wasn’t there, those visits wouldn’t be anywhere near the number they are. Not at all. They have no desire to go to the same schools. Don’t get me wrong, they love each other, but they don’t want to be around each other like that.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 QB Jarrett Stidham of Stephenville (24/7):

“Right now it’s looking like I will be there (Austin) on week four,” he said. “I’m going to go for the Kansas State game. I don’t know if I’ll go before then or not, but I’m definitely planning on coming down for the Kansas State game if it all works out.”

“I just want to try and get a better feel for everything down there,” said Stidham. “I want to get a better feel for the campus and the coaching staff.”

“Currently I feel like Texas is coming after me the hardest,” Stidham said. “I’d say that I speak with them like once every week or two. I feel like I’m starting to develop a quality and sound relationship with the staff there, especially Coach [Major] Applewhite."

“I like him a lot and I actually need to call him to talk to him about the upcoming visit and everything,” he added. “He’s just a great guy and coach that I really get along with. Like I said, we have a good relationship and I’m looking forward to getting to know him even more over the course of this season.”

[TFloss32]

The latest with CB John Plattenburg of Houston Lamar (24/7):

“We last talked a few days ago actually,” Plattenburg said. “We’ve stayed in contact since I’ve been back in Houston, but the last time we spoke was earlier in the (last) week. Coach Akina was just telling me more about the school and program they have going on there at Texas. We’ve mainly just been talking about the program lately.”

“Oh yeah, I’m definitely still very interested in them,” he said. “I want to find out all I can about them and probably visit them sometime this season. I just don’t know when yet is the only thing. We’ve been working on that, so probably sometime here soon.”

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield says he will also be in town for the K-State game on September 21st.

[TFloss32]

A look at the uniforms TCU will wear against LSU this Saturday in Jerry World:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/tcu-unveils-blood-streaked-uniforms-season-opener-against-232803612.html

[TFloss32]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Asked if QB Colt McCoy is his backup quarterback now, 49ers HC Jim Harbaugh said, “Yeah, yes he is. He played very well."

[TFloss32]

Max Olson ‏@max_olson
First 3 unofficial visits for state's top 2015 recruit, DT @DaylonMack: LSU @ TCU, Alabama @ A&M, Auburn @ LSU

[TFloss32]

UT releases the first depth chart of the season:

http://texassports.com/sports/2013/7/27/FB_0727133029.aspx?path=football

[TFloss32]

Week 1 television schedule:

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

[TFloss32]

DT Ashton Dorsey is not listed on the depth chart because he has a strained calf and is questionable for Saturday.

[Bloeddyr10]

UT releases the first depth chart of the season:

http://texassports.com/sports/2013/7/27/FB_0727133029.aspx?path=football

Interesting to see that Daje Johnson is listed as a receiver. But damn I love the talent there is at cornerback and nickel, it's ridiculous!

[TFloss32]

FYI that this Saturday each Texas player will have their number on their helmet (like Alabama does) above the Longhorn logo to honor the '63 national championship team. Like the picture below:

http://helmetgame.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/UT_Pro_Combat_HELMET_Right_hiRes.jpg

[TFloss32]

I don't know if y'all remember the guy, but QB Jake Waters has been named the starter for K-State. Harsin was looking at him for a few weeks as a JUCO transfer, but Texas got in the game too late:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9601619/kansas-state-wildcats-name-jake-waters-starting-quarterback

[TFloss32]

FYI that this Saturday each Texas player will have their number on their helmet (like Alabama does) above the Longhorn logo to honor the '63 national championship team. Like the picture below:

OrangeBloods saying the team will vote after the New Mexico State game if they'll keep that look for the rest of the season.

[TFloss32]

MBTexasFootball þMBTexasFootball
2013 TEAM MOTTO: For the man on my right and left.

To honor Nate Boyer and his service overseas.

[TFloss32]

ESPN's pre-season bowl projections. Texas is too high for me, but what the hell...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2013&week=0

[Vito Corleone]

ESPN's pre-season bowl projections. Texas is too high for me, but what the hell...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections?season=2013&week=0

I think it's just about right, anything less is a disappointment and I feel pretty safe in saying Mack won't be back.

[ThePop]

I like Texas vs Georgia, I don't think we can beat Stanford.

[DesignatedT]

Thought this was interesting .


quote:
Recruiting is a huge focus in the book, ranging from the rise of 7-on-7 teams, the task of NCAA investigators trying to control things and even a chapter on the pursuit of Sealy (Texas) High School star Ricky Seals-Jones.

Seals-Jones, once a Texas commit who wound up signing with Texas A&M last February, and his family open themselves up to the entire process. The juiciest part is an alleged offer to the Jones family from a "top-20 program" – not A&M – for the following: $300,000 in cash, use of a luxury suite during football season, eight season tickets and $1,000 per month for Ricky and $500 for the family.

"Oh, it was higher than that," Chester Jones, Ricky's dad said. "It was a lot higher than that." Chester Jones said the offers grew as high as $600,000 for his son's signature on a national letter of intent – one SEC school and one ACC school said they'd double any offer – but he declined them all out of principle and the fear of inevitably getting caught.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf---the-system--a-great-read-on-college-football-s-inner-workings-202143287.html

[ThePop]

top 20 program - not a&m

lol

so how much did a&m pay?

[Sisk]

top 20 program - not a&m

lol

so how much did a&m pay?

What he was saying is A&M did not offer money.

[DesignatedT]

Lol what. Did you even read the article?

Ricky's dad would obviously not come out and talk about how much money he was offered if he did indeed take cash lol. He refused multiple offers for money and his son ended up at A&M.

[The Reckoning]

DJ Monroe coaching high school backs at St Joseph High School in Victoria, TX. Interesting that he chose a private school to coach at.

http://www.crossroadstoday.com/content/sports/local/story/D-J-Monroe-Now-Coaching-the-Flyers/Q68aB56L0kCJ_8LaKOth3g.cspx


D.J. Monroe Now Coaching the FlyersA year ago, D.J. Monroe was getting ready for his senior year as a Texas Longhorns running back. This year, Monroe is helping St. Joe running backs get ready in his first coaching job with the Flyers.

[the chronic]

Thought this was interesting .

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf---the-system--a-great-read-on-college-football-s-inner-workings-202143287.html



The pundits hinted at this over a year ago. Of course it never made sense when RSJ said Texas still was clear leader in his recruitment even after de-committing, and then said the Horns told him they were no longer interested.

[TFloss32]

OK State has lost their starting left tackle for the season due to an ACL tear.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9603639/oklahoma-state-loses-left-tackle-devin-davis-knee-season-source-says

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DT Ashton Dorsey has "elected to transfer."

Sounds like he was kicked off of the team based on the timing.

[Vito Corleone]

I thought Dorsey leaving was due to his place on the depth chart, any word as to what he might have done to get kicked off the team?

[TFloss32]

I thought Dorsey leaving was due to his place on the depth chart, any word as to what he might have done to get kicked off the team?

It's odd mainly because he's a senior, but to make this decision four days before the first game is even more unusual. Plus, Dorsey would've had a nice idea of where he was at on the depth chart after spring training. It just doesn't seem like this was solely Dorsey's decision. I'll let you know if I see any rumors on the situation.

[leemajors]

DJ Monroe coaching high school backs at St Joseph High School in Victoria, TX. Interesting that he chose a private school to coach at.

http://www.crossroadstoday.com/content/sports/local/story/D-J-Monroe-Now-Coaching-the-Flyers/Q68aB56L0kCJ_8LaKOth3g.cspx


D.J. Monroe Now Coaching the FlyersA year ago, D.J. Monroe was getting ready for his senior year as a Texas Longhorns running back. This year, Monroe is helping St. Joe running backs get ready in his first coaching job with the Flyers.

that's some pretty sad shit.

[Vito Corleone]

DJ Monroe was a very talented athlete, but I'm pretty sure the reason he is in the place he is now has more to do with lack of desire to continuing his career. You don't run a 4.27 40 and not have a job somewhere. I'm pretty sure he could have been in the CFL if nothing else.

[TFloss32]

More on Dorsey...Inside Texas mentioned last night that he probably wasn't injured and him not being on the depth chart was basically the staff sending him a message to shape up and focus. They have reported in the past that he has marijuana issues and he allegedly struggled with that during Alamo Bowl preparations and other occasions.

[Bloeddyr10]

Sad to see Dorsey leaves, I've always liked the guy.

I wonder if that opens up for another DT in the '14 class or this move has been calculated? With McMillon a tweener and Garnett a grade risk, Lealaimatafao is the only "sure DT? I hope they go the JUCO way and adds atleast one more DT for this class

[TFloss32]

I wonder if that opens up for another DT in the '14 class or this move has been calculated?

It wouldn't matter because he's senior. Texas needs a JUCO defensive lineman with or without Dorsey.

[Bloeddyr10]

It wouldn't matter because he's senior. Texas needs a JUCO defensive lineman with or without Dorsey.

My bad, I thought he was a redshirt junior.

[TFloss32]

ESPN covers all of the uniform changes in college football:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/preview13/story/_/id/9600623/the-biggest-baddest-college-football-uni-watch-preview-history

[TheMex]

So what happened to Hornsnation?

[ThePop]

Looks like they got rid of all the team sites

[Bloeddyr10]

So what happened to Hornsnation?

No one really knows. On the HornsNation forum, a message popped about the forum would shot down on august 26th. Since it shot down, everything changed to what it is now. A lot of users asked about a lot of things, but none of the ESPN writers could or were allowed to say anything. As ThePop said, they got rid of all the Nationsites and brought in CFBNation things? I'm still curious to see if there will come any "major" changes.

[Bloeddyr10]

It looks like Texas is back in it with Nick Watkins, per his Twitter.

Uh-Oh, University of Texas is back in the mix. *The crowd goes WILD!

Someone asked why, to which he replied "That's been my school since birth!"

[TFloss32]

It looks like Texas is back in it with Nick Watkins, per his Twitter.

Uh-Oh, University of Texas is back in the mix. *The crowd goes WILD!

Someone asked why, to which he replied "That's been my school since birth!"

Curious to see if he reached out to UT or the other way around.

[TFloss32]

DT Ashton Dorsey will transfer to Lamar.

[ATX_Horn]

Bobby Burton mentioned recently that ESPN is scaling back big time on recruiting and would probably
drop most of the team sites. One of the posters also mentioned (and Burton confirmed) that Gerry Hamilton is back
with ESPN.

[lebomb]

DT Ashton Dorsey will transfer to Lamar.

WTF? Seriously???

[TFloss32]

WTF? Seriously???

Yessir.

[benefactor]

Anyone that wants a purple checkered parking pass to the opener I have one I'm not going to use. PM and I will tell you where to meet me on game day. Best cash offer gets it.

[benefactor]

I can also meet the day before. Will be in Austin Friday late afternoon if that works better for anyone interested.

[TFloss32]

Manziel suspended for one half. I feel like we're being trolled...

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9609389/johnny-manziel-texas-aggies-suspended-1st-half-season-opener-rice-owls

[Biily Ray Valentine]

The NCAA is a joke..

[TFloss32]

The NCAA is a joke..

There are various reports out there right now on who is making this decision. Some think this is simply A&M's decision and the NCAA has yet to rule. ESPN worded it as this was the agreement between A&M and the NCAA.

[TFloss32]

Update on CB Nick Watkins from 24/7. There still isn't detailed info on what's going on, but he's all of a sudden showing major love for Texas when there hasn't been much communication at all since spring time.

"They're my favorite school," Watkins said of Texas.

He also mentioned that he loves that they're so close to home.

[TFloss32]

24/7 also reporting that 2015 DE James Lockhart was invited to the New Mexico State game and he said he'll be in attendance if everything works out with his schedule. His high school team plays on Friday night.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

There are various reports out there right now on who is making this decision. Some think this is simply A&M's decision and the NCAA has yet to rule. ESPN worded it as this was the agreement between A&M and the NCAA.

That's what I saw as well. I found it interesting that they said that this would close the book on the matter. I'm curious to see what happens if one of the memorabilia dealers decides to speak up later on.

[Sisk]

That's what I saw as well. I found it interesting that they said that this would close the book on the matter. I'm curious to see what happens if one of the memorabilia dealers decides to speak up later on.

Or with the other players (Bridgewater, Clowney, etc) that have mass amounts of signed merch for brokers.

[the chronic]

That's what I saw as well. I found it interesting that they said that this would close the book on the matter. I'm curious to see what happens if one of the memorabilia dealers decides to speak up later on.

If somebody speaks to NCAA and can validate their claims it could re-open the case and Manziel could still be ruled ineligible and past wins could be vacated. However, the Ags get big win here as school would almost certainly avoid future sanctions (scholly loses, bowl bans, etc) should this happen since they cooperated with NCAA.




Or with the other players (Bridgewater, Clowney, etc) that have mass amounts of signed merch for brokers.

I know the Ags like to bring up the fact tons of players have lots of signatures out there. But the Manziel case is unique due to the evidence of mass signings done in sequence in same sitting (having 999 signatures in sequence, same pen, same angle in sigature, etc - which corroborates story). Having 50 signatures on ebay at one moment for Bridgewater could likely mean he sold some signatures, but it's no smoking gun that doing 1000 signatures for a stranger in one sitting would be. However, we all realize lots of players take money etc and break rules including selling their autographs like Manziel did if that is point.

[ThePop]

"They're my favorite school," Watkins said of Texas. .

I feel like favorite school =/= that school being his leader.

[TFloss32]

Deadspin with "Hater's Guide to the Top 25":

http://deadspin.com/the-2013-haters-guide-to-the-top-25-1221167616

[TFloss32]

S John Bonney is announcing this afternoon, per 24/7. Baylor mods think it will be Baylor over Texas.

[Sisk]

On Cedric Collins 2014 CB out of Skyline


There has been a lot of speculation about the future of Cedric Collins football career over the past few months. Today, his dad took the time to shed light on the situation regarding his son.

"First of all I would like to thank TexAgs for respecting our wishes and handling this the right way. As you know at one of our playoff games last year Cedric got a little bit of a stinger. At the time we didn't think it was anything big, but we went in for a routine checkup and found out he had two vertebra that were fused together. It was something that he was born with. So, at this time we're weighing our options on if we should play football or not anymore."

"Either way Cedric is healthy right now, and is continuing to run and lift weights. I appreciate TexAgs holding on to this information for as long as you did, and putting our family first. I've been working with A&M since we found out, and they are going to honor Cedric's scholarship. He will be at A&M in the fall, and he's going there to make an impact in a different way if he chooses not to play football."

"Cedric wants to thank all of the Texas A&M fans for their support through his commitment, and he will continue to help recruit the 2014 and 2015 classes for A&M. We love Coach Sumlin, Coach Beaty, Coach Yates, and the whole staff. Also, TexAgs for the integrity and trustworthiness while we sorted things out, and for not releasing anything until the family was ready."

[TFloss32]

On Cedric Collins 2014 CB out of Skyline

That's a shame. I had a read a rumor a while back that he wouldn't end up at A&M for some reason.

I wonder if Texas knew about this issue because they showed zero interest and I always thought that was odd.

[DesignatedT]

If somebody speaks to NCAA and can validate their claims it could re-open the case and Manziel could still be ruled ineligible and past wins could be vacated. However, the Ags get big win here as school would almost certainly avoid future sanctions (scholly loses, bowl bans, etc) should this happen since they cooperated with NCAA.





I know the Ags like to bring up the fact tons of players have lots of signatures out there. But the Manziel case is unique due to the evidence of mass signings done in sequence in same sitting (having 999 signatures in sequence, same pen, same angle in sigature, etc - which corroborates story). Having 50 signatures on ebay at one moment for Bridgewater could likely mean he sold some signatures, but it's no smoking gun that doing 1000 signatures for a stranger in one sitting would be. However, we all realize lots of players take money etc and break rules including selling their autographs like Manziel did if that is point.

You're first point is true but like you mentioned A&M was smart to handle this the way they did. As for the case being able to be re-opened, that's true but if new evidence were to come to light the NCAA would again have to investigate the matter and that could once again take a very long time. Unless something clear comes out linking the money with solid proof, Manziel should be good for the season. If there was indeed Cash exchanging hands, he seems like he was very smart about hiding the money aspect. If more people come out claiming to see it, that's still all hearsay and the NCAA couldn't just pull the trigger immediately with that.

Secondly, I agree that the company uploading 999 straight Manziel autographs is pretty ridiculous and unique. That same company did upload close to 300 straight Clowney autographs around the same time as well. We're not talking about 50 signatures.

[benefactor]

Still have that parking pass if anyone wants it for tomorrow. I should be in Austin around 3pm today so I can meet anytime after that.

[lolwat]

Thought this was interesting . http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf---the-system--a-great-read-on-college-football-s-inner-workings-202143287.html If he actually turned down $600,000 to play at aggy (assuming aggy didn't offer anything...), he's an idiot.

[Vito Corleone]

If he actually turned down $600,000 to play at aggy (assuming aggy didn't offer anything...), he's an idiot.

If his recruitment is as dirty as many are saying, I'm pretty sure aggsy made him an offer he couldn't refuse, probably something with a lot of down the road perks. There are so many aggsy in high places that can offer him so much stuff that is untraceable. Really this stuff is like trying to catch a drug dealer. You try to follow the money trail but it usually leads no where.

The only way aggsy will get caught is if someone talks, and again, why would someone talk when there is so much shut up money available.

Texas is no different in this, they completely shut down the Cleve Bryant story by buying everyone off.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting that 2015 WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL could be visiting for the New Mexico State game.

http://247sports.com/Player/John-Burt-26494

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1819873/#highlights/26285402

[TFloss32]

A list of possible visitors for this weekend's game, per 24/7. A lot of guys will be in Dallas for LSU/TCU:

2014
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
S, Jason Hall, South Grand Prairie

2015
OL, Connor Lanfear, Buda Hays
DE, James Lockhart, Ennis
CB, Jalen Campbell, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff

2016
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel

[TFloss32]

MBTexasFootball ‏@MBTexasFootball
Stadium Stampede tomorrow at 4:30 pm. Greet team at corner of 23rd/Robert Dedman Dr. (just west of LBJ Fountain)

[ThePop]

Rivals has released their 2015 watchlist. 6 of our 8 commits are on it, all rated 4 stars.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-3370/2015
http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/commitments/2015/texas-83 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/commitments/2015/texas-83)

[Bloeddyr10]

OrangeBloods reporting that 2015 WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL could be visiting for the New Mexico State game.

http://247sports.com/Player/John-Burt-26494

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1819873/#highlights/26285402

Great player! Hadn't seen anything on him prior to this, but his highlights are very good. Love all the special teams plays! Shows good character with him not being "too good" to play special teams, if that term exist in english?

Bu apparently, he didn't play much receiver last year or he wasn't targeted a lot. But opened this season with four receptions for 130 yards and two scores against S. Gwinnett. Also sealed the victory with a late interception.

[TFloss32]

@Ourand_SBJ Source:
Time Warner Cable to add Longhorn Network. Official announcement coming soon.

[TFloss32]

Injury update for tomorrow's game. Reminder that WR Kendall Sanders will be serving his one-game suspension for DUI:

WR Bryant Jackson (broken foot) = inactive
WR Marcus Johnson (knee) = probable
WR Jaxon Shipley (hamstring) = probable
TE Miles Onyegbule (leg) = inactive
LB Demarco Cobbs (knee) = inactive
LB Deoundrei Davis (knee) = inactive
S Josh Turner (hip) = inactive
S Kevin Vaccaro (ankle) = inactive

[DMX7]

@Ourand_SBJ Source:
Time Warner Cable to add Longhorn Network. Official announcement coming soon.

EPIC HUGE NEWS.... Get on your fucking game, Comcast!

[Vito Corleone]

I look for dish and direct TV to follow suit or they are going to be losing a lot of subscribers

[lolwat]

aggsy

Why do you keep calling them this? Do you have down syndrome? It has always been aggy. It will always be aggy.

[leemajors]

I look for dish and direct TV to follow suit or they are going to be losing a lot of subscribers

Dunno about that. Going from Directv to anything else picture wise is torture if you have a 1080p TV

[Bloeddyr10]

Vince Young has been released by the Packers.

[TFloss32]

Pretty cool idea by the Texas staff. I'm guessing all of the commitments got these:

https://twitter.com/D33_foreman/status/373276930206093312/photo/1

[TFloss32]

S John Bonney is announcing this afternoon, per 24/7. Baylor mods think it will be Baylor over Texas.

Just an FYI that Bonney still has not made a decision.

[Bloeddyr10]

Anybody knows if this really is Derick Roberson? He post it as "tbt" and make a comment about he "had to". I can't tell if it's really him or not.

http://instagram.com/p/cwyWBgC8mk/

[TFloss32]

Anybody knows if this really is Derick Roberson? He post it as "tbt" and make a comment about he "had to". I can't tell if it's really him or not.

http://instagram.com/p/cwyWBgC8mk/

That looks like him for sure. That's not good...at all.

If this was posted three weeks ago, I'm surprised nobody saw it sooner.

[Vito Corleone]

Two kids fighting, no guns no knives, no weapons of any type.

IMO no big deal.

I've been in fights like that and won, I've been in fights like that and lost. Back in my high school days I had a good friend who got into a fight with his girl friends ex, he rushed him and my friend got in a lucky punch that knocked the kid completely unconscious. It happens, both kids will live to fight another day.

[The Reckoning]

that maybe the case but you don't post it with #tbt....that means you've never matured passed that.

[Sisk]

Two kids fighting, no guns no knives, no weapons of any type.

IMO no big deal.

I've been in fights like that and won, I've been in fights like that and lost. Back in my high school days I had a good friend who got into a fight with his girl friends ex, he rushed him and my friend got in a lucky punch that knocked the kid completely unconscious. It happens, both kids will live to fight another day.

What if it was Johnny Manziel?

[pgardn]

That looks like him for sure. That's not good...at all.

If this was posted three weeks ago, I'm surprised nobody saw it sooner.

Personally, I would ask him to try an SEC team...

Pass...

[Vito Corleone]

What if it was Johnny Manziel?

If I'm not mistaken, johnny did get in a fight like that back in high school.

I'm not one of the guys busting anyones chops over the manziel thing, I think he should have a right to sell his signature.

I'm sick of the NCAA with their double standards of enforcing their rules one way for one kid, and another for a superstar. And keep in mind I'm pretty confident that if Texas were caught breaking the rules the NCAA would go very light on them because of their popularity and money.

[Ballin42]

What if it was Johnny Manziel?


Dont forget his fight on Northgate

[Hook Em 88]

Anyone have any updates or prospect commentaries? I am in need of my Texas recruitment fix. Hornsnation being down is getting to me. Thanks.

[benefactor]

Anyone have any updates or prospect commentaries? I am in need of my Texas recruitment fix. Hornsnation being down is getting to me. Thanks.
Go back the last four or five pages of this thread. TFloss and others keep it pretty up to date so the must current stuff should be here.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, the following prospects attended the New Mexico State game:

2015
WR, John Burt, Lincoln (Tallahassee, FL)
OL, Aaron Garza, Sherman
OL, Connor Lanfear, Buda Hays
CB, Jalen Campbell, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff

2016
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Solomon Thomas of Coppell (24/7):

“My plan is to go visit (Texas) twice this season,” said Thomas. “I want to see at least two games of theirs, but I just don’t know which ones. I definitely want to visit twice though because I really like Texas and going down there is always a lot of fun. I always enjoy visiting with the coaches and it looks like they’ll have a great team this season.”

“As far as other visits the only other one I’m taking is Stanford,” Thomas said. “I’m going to go see them when they play against Washington (Oct. 5).”

“All the visits I take during the offseason will be unofficial,” he said. “I’ll take all five officials after the season and then go from there.”

[TFloss32]

that maybe the case but you don't post it with #tbt....that means you've never matured passed that.

Yes, and Roberson hasn't been without his problems. His head coach suspended him for the first four games last year.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2015 WR Kemah Siverand, 2015 DT Tevin Boone and 2015 S Larry Pryor have already said they'll be at the Ole Miss game on September 14th.

Five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL will also be in that day for his official visit.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 S Larry Pryor of Sulphur Springs (24/7):

“I talked to Coach [Mack] Brown today,” Pryor said on Sunday. “So now I’m planning on being down there at Texas on the 14th of this month. Coach Brown wanted me down there for their game against Ole Miss and I plan on being there.”

“It was awesome and a good game (LSU vs. TCU),” said Pryor. “Both teams played well. Afterward I talked with Coach (Kenny) Perry for a second. He was just glad I came and enjoyed the game.”

“Texas is still definitely the favorite,” he said. “It’s Texas, TCU and then Arkansas. Texas is my number one though."

[TFloss32]

The latest with 2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill (24/7):

“The last few times I’ve been to Texas I didn’t actually get to view the facilities,” Lodge said. “I was just mainly there at practice and that was it. So this past visit I had a chance to view everything and check out the academics. It was a great day and I thought the visit was one of the better ones I’ve ever taken.”

“It seems like they give their players a lot of academic support,” he said. “That probably caught my attention more than anything. They prepare you for life after football and I know after seeing everything that they’ll push you to go far in life. I thought a lot of that.”

“I loved the up-tempo offense,” said Lodge. “When he said they were moving through each snap at 15 seconds before I visited, I didn’t really believe it. So I sat there and counted every single second and usually they were doing a snap every 13 seconds. I couldn’t believe it, but I loved it. It was an eye opener. I loved it and I can definitely see myself in that offense, I’m not going to lie.”

“After seeing that I can say Texas is a great school,” he added. “I mean I already knew that before this last visit, but now after I’ve seen everything, I can say they’re without a doubt a great school.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 RB Jordan Stevenson of Dallas South Oak Cliff (24/7):

“Texas is still up there for sure,” Stevenson said. “They are the one you could say. That’s a school I really, really like a lot and I don’t think that will change. They’re basically on top for me. I mean I’m open to everyone he’s open to me and will check anyone out, but man there’s a lot to like about being a Longhorn.”

“I’m ready to get down there and check it all out for myself,” he said. “From what I’ve been hearing about that new offense, it’s right up my alley. It’s made for someone like me with my skill set. I’m a guy who likes to get the ball in a hurry and get in space, so it sounds like it would be perfect for me. I’m ready to see it and see if I can see myself in it. I don’t think I’ll have any problem with that at all.”

“I really don’t know (about a commitment). I doubt it’s anytime real soon,” he said. “It’s just going to be when the time feels right. When I feel like I’m 100-percent sure I want to be somewhere. I’ll just continue to pray about it and talk to my family and coaches about it and when I’m ready, I’ll do it.”

“Could be,” he said while smiling. “That definitely could happen (committing to Texas), I just don’t know when.”

[TFloss32]

A few quotes from WR Dorian Leonard from Longview (24/7):

“I keep talking to him (2015 RB JaMycal Hasty) about going to Texas,” said Leonard. “I keep telling him that being a Texas Longhorn is where it’s at and being in Austin is where he needs to be. I’m filling his head up with all that all the time."

“I’m going to keep on, too. He needs to be at Texas,” he added. “He needs to be a Longhorn with me. I’m going to talk him into it. It may just take me a little while.”

[TFloss32]

Suzanne Halliburton ‏@suzhalliburton
JW Walsh will be starting QB for Oklahoma State this Saturday. Gundy just announced

[TFloss32]

FYI that the team has voted to keep the numbers on their helmets for the rest of the season.

[TFloss32]

Georgia fan calls into a radio show crying after losing to Clemson. Click the sound clip in the article:

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/09/georgia_fan_calls_post-game_sh.html#incart_river

[TFloss32]

Fox Sports Southwest gets rid of Craig James after one appearance:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130902/craig-james-will-not-return-to-fox-sports-southwest/?sct=cf_t2_a1

[TFloss32]

Week 2 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/2

[TFloss32]

Georgia WR tears ACL while celebrating TD:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9625483/malcolm-mitchell-georgia-bulldogs-hurts-acl-celebrating-teammate-td

[TFloss32]

Notre Dame extends Brian Kelly's contract:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9621242/notre-dame-fighting-irish-extends-contract-coach-brian-kelly

[TFloss32]

Updated depth chart for the BYU game:

http://www.texassports.com/sports/2013/7/27/FB_0727133029.aspx?path=football

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Fox Sports Southwest gets rid of Craig James after one appearance:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130902/craig-james-will-not-return-to-fox-sports-southwest/?sct=cf_t2_a1

I guess killing hookers catches up with you at some point. :rollin

[TFloss32]

Alabama high school coaches brawl after game:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1759324-alabama-high-school-football-coaches-brawl-after-game?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

[Trill Clinton]

jameis winston said he wanted to go to Texas but they never called him backhttp://i44.tinypic.com/2n6r7zr.png


can someone explain this failure of recruiting at the qb position?

[ThePop]

jameis winston said he wanted to go to Texas but they never called him backhttp://i44.tinypic.com/2n6r7zr.png


can someone explain this failure of recruiting at the qb position?

If you followed recruiting that year you'd know he would go to Bama or Stanford if not FSU. Don't believe everything a 16 year old says, they like to play the recruiting game.

[Bloeddyr10]

Kind of like this:

Despite growing up in Gamecocks country, (Jadeveon) Clowney was a Texas fan, idolizing Longhorns stars such as Ricky Williams and Vince Young. Texas never recruited him, but he said he would have taken an official visit there if he had ever heard from the Longhorns.
“I didn’t think I’d ever get to play for them, but I like them,” he said.


It's just shows that the old staff didn't turn many rocks around the nation.

[Trill Clinton]

If you followed recruiting that year you'd know he would go to Bama or Stanford if not FSU. Don't believe everything a 16 year old says, they like to play the recruiting game.


Kind of like this:

Despite growing up in Gamecocks country, (Jadeveon) Clowney was a Texas fan, idolizing Longhorns stars such as Ricky Williams and Vince Young. Texas never recruited him, but he said he would have taken an official visit there if he had ever heard from the Longhorns.
“I didn’t think I’d ever get to play for them, but I like them,” he said.


It's just shows that the old staff didn't turn many rocks around the nation.


word. texas needs to take a leap of faith on the out of state kids. i see they've started targeting a lot of louisiana kids as of late, though.

[Blake]

Brett McMurphy:

Jameis Winston: "I'm an OU fan but I always wanted to go to Texas. If I'd gotten offer from Texas I'd be going to Texas right now"10:25pm*- 2 Sep 13

[ThePop]

Again, if you follow Texas recruiting you'd know not to believe that.

[TFloss32]

New AP poll out. Texas remains at #15:

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

[Blake]

Again, if you follow Texas recruiting you'd know not to believe that.

Did UT offer him?

[lolwat]

Most of these kids that say "I would have gone to Texas if I had been offered" just wanted an offer from Texas to put on the wall. They had no intention of ever signing a LOI.

[TFloss32]

Dr. Lou is always good for a laugh:

Dallas Jackson ‏@RivalsDallas
Lou Holtz thinks a one-loss #TAMU team should play for the national title cuz they go against LSU, SoCar, UGA, and Florida. They dont.

[TFloss32]

Highlight video for the New Mexico State game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM0y55wOuBU&feature=share&list=UUZy5hM60U1IYQ_kGxISNFeg

[the chronic]

Again, if you follow Texas recruiting you'd know not to believe that.


Not true - Winston's coach couldn't even get a call back from Texas staff. I've heard Texas didn't recruit him b/c Harsin loved Conner Brewer and remember Winston was high risk to take baseball route.

I don't blame Mack for Manziel or RGIII bc everybody passed on them - but Winston was top recruit. Insane miss.

Read this for yourself - why would they lie about?

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/23460445/the-curious-jameis-winston-recruiting-tale-

[the chronic]

Most of these kids that say "I would have gone to Texas if I had been offered" just wanted an offer from Texas to put on the wall. They had no intention of ever signing a LOI.

So if #1 QB in country says your school is favorite, is best route to not bother even contacting him in fear it is ploy to boost his ego? They shouldn't even invest a few minutes to call him or coach? I don't get logic implied.

Even if true Texas wasn't top, door was open and top recruits take hard work.

[ThePop]

I'm done addressing the issue, tired of talking about it on the shag.

OG Aaron Garza picked up offers from Ole Miss and USC today. Already has a Baylor offer as well.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

So if #1 QB in country says your school is favorite, is best route to not bother even contacting him in fear it is ploy to boost his ego? They shouldn't even invest a few minutes to call him or coach? I don't get logic implied.

Even if true Texas wasn't top, door was open and top recruits take hard work.
I'm usually in the "In Mack we trust" camp, but by his own admission, he made a phone call to a trusted source and he told Mack the kid was not going to UT and he was wasting his time. You have to do more than make an inquiry to a third party when it comes to the top rated kid at his position, particularly a QB. Once you get the kid on campus, crazy things can happen. It looks like this staff has a different approach and won't allow another situation like this to occur.

[Kermit]

I'm usually in the "In Mack we trust" camp, but by his own admission, he made a phone call to a trusted source and he told Mack the kid was not going to UT and he was wasting his time. You have to do more than make an inquiry to a third party when it comes to the top rated kid at his position, particularly a QB. Once you get the kid on campus, crazy things can happen. It looks like this staff has a different approach and won't allow another situation like this to occur.

Mack has had plenty of fuckups in the recruiting process the last 4 years as it pertains to the quarteback position. Gilbert. Wood. Griffin III. JFF. Brewer. This isn't one of them. This shit happened late in the process. He was already committed. Alabama was in the picture. There aren't too many recruits of this caliber that Texas could even think about pulling out of that state. This screams of a kid who wanted an offer just to say he got one. Texas has dropped the ball recently, but if they had any indication he was serious he would've visited. Maybe the fucker saw that the way to win a Heisman is to say Texas spurned you, because he's playing the part perfectly.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Mack has had plenty of fuckups in the recruiting process the last 4 years as it pertains to the quarteback position. Gilbert. Wood. Griffin III. JFF. Brewer. This isn't one of them. This shit happened late in the process. He was already committed. Alabama was in the picture. There aren't too many recruits of this caliber that Texas could even think about pulling out of that state. This screams of a kid who wanted an offer just to say he got one. Texas has dropped the ball recently, but if they had any indication he was serious he would've visited. Maybe the fucker saw that the way to win a Heisman is to say Texas spurned you, because he's playing the part perfectly.

I agree with everything that you said, but what would it have hurt to bring him in? See if he was serious and ask him to visit. At that time Mack wasn't offering anyone unless it was in person. If he comes, game on. If not, than it was all smoke.

[Blake]

Connor Wood looked great for Colorado this weekend.

Lolsmh UT

[Kermit]

Connor Wood looked great for Colorado this weekend.

Lolsmh UT

Of course he did.

[Blake]

Of course he did.

Was he slotted to play safety or corner for UT? I forget.

[Kermit]

Was he slotted to play safety or corner for UT? I forget.

He was slotted to ride the bench behind Colt's slightly creepy, videographer brother. Daddeh would have pitched a fit if Case didn't play. Can't have that. Scares you to death.

[Vito Corleone]

Connor had many opportunities to prove he could play QB at Texas, and he never showed anything to the coaches that would have afforded him that opportunity. Not only that but he also got passed on the depth chart by Swoops.

[Kermit]

Connor had many opportunities to prove he could play QB at Texas, and he never showed anything to the coaches that would have afforded him that opportunity. Not only that but he also got passed on the depth chart by Swoops.

That's not possible considering Swoopes was still in high school when Wood transfered. And our staffs judgement of quarterback play is fubar.

[the chronic]

Mack has had plenty of fuckups in the recruiting process the last 4 years as it pertains to the quarteback position. Gilbert. Wood. Griffin III. JFF. Brewer. This isn't one of them. This shit happened late in the process. He was already committed. Alabama was in the picture. There aren't too many recruits of this caliber that Texas could even think about pulling out of that state. This screams of a kid who wanted an offer just to say he got one. Texas has dropped the ball recently, but if they had any indication he was serious he would've visited. Maybe the fucker saw that the way to win a Heisman is to say Texas spurned you, because he's playing the part perfectly.


Not true - this did not happen late in the process. Winston and his coach both stated they tried to contact Longhorns 4-5 times early in the process, and this started before Connor Brewer committed early according to their statements.

Reality - Mack and Harsin loved Connor Brewer and they viewed him as the higher probability guy to commit - and they promised him he would be only QB taken in the class to secure early commitment. They did not want to risk losing his commitment in going after a lower probability to secure recruit like Winston - who I agree was likely to go to FSU, Bama, or even skip football for baseball route. I certainly understand them wanting to go the safer route - but once again where is Brewer and it goes down to evaluations.

I do not disagree that some players do not have interest in Texas and just want an offer - but to not even call or spend 5 minutes reaching out to the #1 rated QB early in the process when he says he would commit to you is a massive fuck up.

You could not possibly rationalize that it was not worthwhile for Mack or Harsin to call Winston or his coach back early in the process to gauge first hand if he was indeed serious. Maybe you are right that he was not, but that was 5 minutes of effort they did not take to truly find out.

[Blake]

you have access to all these QBs that are kicking ass, yet somehow David Ash is that starter and Creep McCoy is the backup.

It's painfully retarded