2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

So Sumlin offered the kid then pulled it away? Surely Strong can use for a little negative recruiting fuel you would think

I guess it's a result of trying to keep Nixon happy and they already have two 2015s in Anderson/Bradford.

[TFloss32]

@DamonSayles: 4-star RB/FB Daniel Gresham (@DanielGresham33) is now down to #PonyUp & #BirdsUp. A decision will come Sunday.

I know many folks don't care to hear updates on Gresham but I find it extremely odd that he went from being committed to Texas to know having to decide between SMU and UTSA. Very odd recruitment to say the least.

How ironic that he messed with UT, commited to go home to Louisville, UT took his coach and then Strong didn't want him at Texas.

What a crazy way it all worked out for him, but I'm glad he'll find a home and probably play a lot.

[Vito Corleone]

The football aspect aside, how could that even be a choice? UTSA is a cheap commuter school, while SMU has history, and is a hell of a school to get degree from. Just the contacts he will make will give him such a leg up for the rest of his life. I have nothing against UTSA, my wife teaches there, but no way I'd pick UTSA over SMU.

[Kermit]

The football aspect aside, how could that even be a choice? UTSA is a cheap commuter school, while SMU has history, and is a hell of a school to get degree from. Just the contacts he will make will give him such a leg up for the rest of his life. I have nothing against UTSA, my wife teaches there, but no way I'd pick UTSA over SMU.
Now you've done it.

[Hook Em 88]

How ironic that he messed with UT, commited to go home to Louisville, UT took his coach and then Strong didn't want him at Texas.

What a crazy way it all worked out for him, but I'm glad he'll find a home and probably play a lot.

I really do wish him well but just goes to show that sometimes handling your recruitment as professional and as honest as possible is always the best way to go. In this case it appears that playing the game backfired on him. Circumstances such as these is why I respect the way certain prospects such as our Jerrod Heard, LSU's Jamal Adams and Solomon Thomas handled their recruitment. They were as high level a prospect as one could be but they never led schools on and consistently managed themselves well. Surely there are other recruits who did just as well but those are the recent ones who come to mind.

[Hook Em 88]

@jr_2015Athlete: Got to meet coach strong today ��

2015 Safety Larry Pryor Jr. of Sulpher Springs
4 Star, Ranked 91st in ESPN Jr. 300

[pgardn]

The football aspect aside, how could that even be a choice? UTSA is a cheap commuter school, while SMU has history, and is a hell of a school to get degree from. Just the contacts he will make will give him such a leg up for the rest of his life. I have nothing against UTSA, my wife teaches there, but no way I'd pick UTSA over SMU.

It shows one has money.

But a hell of a degree? Compared to what? UTSA?

[Kermit]

It shows one has money.

But a hell of a degree? Compared to what? UTSA?

It's one degree that makes it almost impossible not to get a job. Of course, your daddeh is probably the CEO of something if you went there.

[playblair]

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speed :wow
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/900155/highlights/110207376?********=1

[Blake]

The football aspect aside, how could that even be a choice? UTSA is a cheap commuter school, while SMU has history, and is a hell of a school to get degree from. Just the contacts he will make will give him such a leg up for the rest of his life. I have nothing against UTSA, my wife teaches there, but no way I'd pick UTSA over SMU.

lol SMU.

Rice would be a hell of school to get a degree from

[pgardn]

It's one degree that makes it almost impossible not to get a job. Of course, your daddeh is probably the CEO of something if you went there.

The nepotism cronyism degree.

Peachy...

And for females you get a beau to support the shoppn. Enlightening. Pass on that degree, thanks.

[Sisk]

So Sumlin offered the kid then pulled it away? Surely Strong can use for a little negative recruiting fuel you would think

Well, we have 2 RB's committed already. Not sure of his official offer date, but there just isn't much room for another RB.

[Vito Corleone]

It shows one has money.

But a hell of a degree? Compared to what? UTSA?

It's a tier two school, same as ags, Baylor and TCU, but the connections when you graduate are what make it so valuable. The same can be said for Texas, atm, and Rice. Again, comparing it to UTSA, there is no comparison.


The nepotism cronyism degree.

Peachy...

And for females you get a beau to support the shoppn. Enlightening. Pass on that degree, thanks.

Welcome to the real world

[Blake]

It's a tier two school, same as ags

yeah, you don't know what you're talking about. I recommend you just stop.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Any news on Poona or Bonney? I also imagine we're going to pull in a DE from somewhere with all the feelers we've put out in the past few days — the only question is whom will it be?

[playblair]

I'd offer his brother, Kaleb.

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[playblair]

strong in poteet

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[mcubeaus]

Rumors that big '15 Texas target, potentially Boyd or Pryor, comes off the board soon and commits to A&M

[Hook Em 88]

@SBN_Wescott: #Horns may land OT in 2014, as Colorado commit Elijah Rodriguez will take OV this weekend. #hookem http://t.co/GotLHoxUvy

[Vito Corleone]

yeah, you don't know what you're talking about. I recommend you just stop.

You're right, they are a tier 1 school, they are ranked 60 in USNWR rankings and behind only Rice and Texas.

Post less you will look smarter

[Blake]

You're right, they are a tier 1 school, they are ranked 60 in USNWR rankings and behind only Rice and Texas.

Post less you will look smarter

Whatever works for you

[Vito Corleone]

Whatever works for you

Just admit you were wrong and then STFU

[Blake]

Just admit you were wrong and then STFU

You already admitted I was right about you being wrong.

Weirdo.

[Vito Corleone]

I guess you have no idea what sarcasm is, so let me spell it out for you.

A degree from SMU is better than a degree from any other school in Texas outside of Rice and Texas. There are only 59 universities in the US ranked higher, so yea,you were wrong

[KTA]

I guess you have no idea what sarcasm is, so let me spell it out for you.

A degree from SMU is better than a degree from any other school in Texas outside of Rice and Texas. There are only 59 universities in the US ranked higher, so yea,you were wrong

Winner

[Needs More Bourbon]

Arrion Springs will unofficially visit this weekend, per 247.

[Whisky Dog]

I guess you have no idea what sarcasm is, so let me spell it out for you.

A degree from SMU is better than a degree from any other school in Texas outside of Rice and Texas. There are only 59 universities in the US ranked higher, so yea,you were wrong

Gotta admit I thought you were talking about aggie being #60 since that's who the post you quoted was talking about.

[Blake]

I guess you have no idea what sarcasm is, so let me spell it out for you.

A degree from SMU is better than a degree from any other school in Texas outside of Rice and Texas. There are only 59 universities in the US ranked higher, so yea,you were wrong

You said A&M was tier 2. That makes you wrong.

You're an idiot.

Post more. :tu

[Needs More Bourbon]

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[Needs More Bourbon]

The unidentified in-state lineman (different from the under-the-radar juco lineman) was identified. It's Elijah Rodriguez.

http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Rodriguez-27648

Also, 2015 S Larry Pryor committed to A&M.

Finally, Arkansas' 247 page says DE Solomon Thomas will sign with them over Stanford. In response, David Shaw said, "Are you motherfuckers sure this kid was smart enough to get in to Stanford?"

[Needs More Bourbon]

Bobby said Emanuel Porter will NOT be visiting this weekend.

[the chronic]

Expect 3-star 2015 OT soft verbal Connor Lanfear to switch commitment to Ags this weekend. Heard he's visiting CS this weekend and will almost certainly commit.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Connor-Lanfear-148197

[Needs More Bourbon]

Not surprised about Lanfear. I don't think the new coaches have even contacted him. Anyone heard if Rodriguez made it to campus?

[ThePop]

He looks like Brock Lesnar.

[playblair]

Lakeland Victory Christian defensive tackle Chris Nelson said something on Thursday night during a phone interview that could very well have been foresight into his college football future.
The 6-foot-2, 295-pound lineman, who was committed to Louisville before head coach Charlie Strong pulled up stakes and bolted for Texas, says he is down to Texas, UCF (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/topic/sports/college-sports/ucf-knights-ORSPT000222.topic) and USF (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/topic/sports/college-sports/south-florida-bulls-ORSPT000000286.topic) as his final three choices.
When asked to put into his own words what type of player one of those three schools would be getting Wednesday, National Signing Day, Nelson said, "The kind of player who is a motivator. I like to bring a lot of energy to the players around me and I also like to bring that Florida swag."

There wouldn't be much reason to bring Florida swag to an in-state school. Nelson, however, laughed at the suggestion that his comment sounded like he was leaning toward Texas.

"Nah man, it's not like that," he said.



He visited Texas this past weekend and had a great time in Austin. Nelson is one of few Louisville decommits who Strong has actually chased since leaving for the Longhorn State.
"They showed me a lot of love ... made me feel at home," Nelson said.
In return perhaps he'll eventually be showing his "Florida swag."


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/blogs/recruiting/os-chris-nelsons-choice-comes-down-to-final-weekend-at-ucf-20140131,0,2231243.post

http://polkcountyfootball.com/?p=5932

[Vito Corleone]

You said A&M was tier 2. That makes you wrong.

You're an idiot.

Post more. :tu

LOL US News has gotten rid of their tier ranking system so how can I be wrong?

[Sisk]

Expect 3-star 2015 OT soft verbal Connor Lanfear to switch commitment to Ags this weekend. Heard he's visiting CS this weekend and will almost certainly commit.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Connor-Lanfear-148197

Apparently he will be in Norman first.

[Needs More Bourbon]

There was so much rejoicing when Mack "stepped down" that this didn't garner the attention it deserved. John Bonney spoke with the ABC affiliate in Houston recently and said, "I was at my official visit when Mack Brown resigned and he told us to go look around. He'll even, you know, talk to other coaches for you and everything."

At the time, 247 wrote this: "Mack Brown has told recruits their scholarships will still be honored. However, if they want to look around he will help them." (http://texas.247sports.com/Article/Mack-Brown-has-resigned-as-the-head-football-coach-at-Texas-166234)

The pro-Mack crowd will argue that he was just looking out for the "kids." But I have to wonder how our recruiting class would have been affected if he had instead said something like, "You didn't commit to me; you committed to the University of Texas."

[Vito Corleone]

I've lost all respect for Mack

[ThePop]

http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/mack-brown-middle-finger.jpg

[Blake]

LOL US News has gotten rid of their tier ranking system so how can I be wrong?

Lol because you're an idiot

[TFloss32]

Hope everyone is doing well.

FYI I'm out of town and have to be until Feb 10th, so I won't be able to post much.

[Vito Corleone]

Lol because you're an idiot

LOL because you are acting like you were right, when you were full of shit. I'm sure it completely caught you be surprise that SMU was ranked higher than A&M. I'm sure you think changing the argument will some how make you look smarter, but you are still a fool.

Your grasping at the whole tier II thing, well guess what, when US News used their tier ranking they assigned the top 50 schools in the nation as tier I and the next 50 as tier II, so in fact since SMU is ranked 60 and Aggies are ranked 79 that means that according to US News ranking they would still be considered tier II schools.

The only ranking that would put A&M as a tier I is if you look at ranking for research institutions, they rightfully have A&M as a a top tier research school and SMU as a tier II, but since we are talking about undergraduate school it has no bearing on this argument.

This whole argument started because I said SMU was on the same level as A&M you disagreed and I showed you where they are ranked ahead of A&M, now you think you can change the argument, well guess what idiot, your still stupid and I'm tired of making you look bad, because it's just too easy.

Now go back to your tier III tech buddies and finish your tech is better than UTSA circle jerk.

[Kermit]

There was so much rejoicing when Mack "stepped down" that this didn't garner the attention it deserved. John Bonney spoke with the ABC affiliate in Houston recently and said, "I was at my official visit when Mack Brown resigned and he told us to go look around. He'll even, you know, talk to other coaches for you and everything."

At the time, 247 wrote this: "Mack Brown has told recruits their scholarships will still be honored. However, if they want to look around he will help them." (http://texas.247sports.com/Article/Mack-Brown-has-resigned-as-the-head-football-coach-at-Texas-166234)

The pro-Mack crowd will argue that he was just looking out for the "kids." But I have to wonder how our recruiting class would have been affected if he had instead said something like, "You didn't commit to me; you committed to the University of Texas."

Such a great coach. We were lucky to have him. He made all those "Kids" better children. God bless that Class Act.

[Blake]

LOL because you are acting like you were right, when you were full of shit. I'm sure it completely caught you be surprise that SMU was ranked higher than A&M. I'm sure you think changing the argument will some how make you look smarter, but you are still a fool.

Your grasping at the whole tier II thing, well guess what, when US News used their tier ranking they assigned the top 50 schools in the nation as tier I and the next 50 as tier II, so in fact since SMU is ranked 60 and Aggies are ranked 79 that means that according to US News ranking they would still be considered tier II schools.

The only ranking that would put A&M as a tier I is if you look at ranking for research institutions, they rightfully have A&M as a a top tier research school and SMU as a tier II, but since we are talking about undergraduate school it has no bearing on this argument.

This whole argument started because I said SMU was on the same level as A&M you disagreed and I showed you where they are ranked ahead of A&M, now you think you can change the argument, well guess what idiot, your still stupid and I'm tired of making you look bad, because it's just too easy.

Now go back to your tier III tech buddies and finish your tech is better than UTSA circle jerk.

Your reading skills blow. You're wrong in several places here about several different things, including you saying I disagree.

If you don't understand what tier 1 means outside of the one subjective source your getting all your info from, that's on you.

[Kermit]

Do we need to start a college ranking thread?

[Blake]

Do we need to start a college ranking thread?

no, I'm good with watching vito get angry over this right here, thx.

[Kermit]

no, I'm good with watching vito get angry over this right here, thx.

This post alone will generate a 2000 word response.

[Blake]

This post alone will generate a 2000 word response.

Unless he's figured out how to google Texas tier 1 colleges

if so, he might avoid this thread for a while.

[Hook Em 88]

Coach_McGuire50: Very impressed with Coach Strong this morning. Talked about building relationships & accountability #TTHL

Head Coach Joey McGuire of the Cedar Hill Longhorns High School. Great program with an enormous amount of talent every year, good to see Coach Strong building some important connections within the state.

[Hook Em 88]

Damarkus Lodge plays for Coach Mcguire as a 2015 WR for the Cedar Hill Longhorns. Lodge is ranked 44th overall in the ESPN Jr. 300. Was thought to be a Texas Longhorns lean for awhile but recently put out an early Top 10 excluding the 'Horns likely because of the departure of Mack Brown and his unfamiliarity with the new staff. I imagine he will take his time with his recruitment and am hopeful that this buys Texas time to regain his interests.

[Hook Em 88]

Craigway1: In attendance for today's UT-Kansas game; Head Football Coach Charlie Strong, former QB Colt McCoy, and Packers' Head Coach Mike McCarthy.

Texas is supposedly hosting 2014 commits in QB Jerrod Heard, WR Lorenzo Joe and an OL target in Elijah Rodriguez. These are just those that I'm aware of. I'm sure by days end we'll come to find others were on campus as well. Thought it was noteworthy because it appears all visitors are being treated to a huge Longhorns basketball game. Hopeful we can pull the upset over Kansas.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I never heard if Arrion Springs made it to campus. This thread went to the shitter without TFloss.

[Vito Corleone]

no, I'm good with watching vito get angry over this right here, thx.

LOL not angry at all, I know exactly what I said, I backed it up with facts so I'm done. All you have done was talk shit and provide nothing to back your BS except name calling. Par for the course for you.

[Bloeddyr10]

I never heard if Arrion Springs made it to campus. This thread went to the shitter without TFloss.

Let me help you out then.

A few notes from 24/7..

- Both Jerrod Heard and Lorenzo Joe made it to Austin last night.

- OL Elijah Rodriguez made it in last night as well on his official visit. He's currently committed to Colorado.


I haven't seen any confirmation on Arrion Springs yet. Normally if a recruit wouldn't have visited we would have known now. I believe that Springs is in Austin right now. I will update when I see something.


On another note, I've heard that 5-star PF/C Myles Turner is in Austin as well for a visit. Apparently he's down to Kansas and Texas.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Thanks, B. All I've found on Springs is this tweet from this morning.

@247Blake: yes #Top247 four-star Arrion Springs is visiting Texas this weekend :)

Also saw this from Myles Turner:

@Original_Turner: I SEE YOU TEXAS!!! DANG

[benefactor]

Horns doing work so far...big Ridley going Shaq daddy on Kansas.

[benefactor]

Holy shit how is that not a foul? :lol

[Bloeddyr10]

On another note, I've heard that 5-star PF/C Myles Turner is in Austin as well for a visit. Apparently he's down to Kansas and Texas.

My bad. He's in Stillwater visiting Oklahoma State.

[ATX_Horn]

Let me help you out then.

A few notes from 24/7..

- Both Jerrod Heard and Lorenzo Joe made it to Austin last night.

- OL Elijah Rodriguez made it in last night as well on his official visit. He's currently committed to Colorado.


I haven't seen any confirmation on Arrion Springs yet. Normally if a recruit wouldn't have visited we would have known now. I believe that Springs is in Austin right now. I will update when I see something.


On another note, I've heard that 5-star PF/C Myles Turner is in Austin as well for a visit. Apparently he's down to Kansas and Texas.

Thanks, Bloeddyr for the info. :toast

[sahoopster]

Let me help you out then.

A few notes from 24/7..

- Both Jerrod Heard and Lorenzo Joe made it to Austin last night.

- OL Elijah Rodriguez made it in last night as well on his official visit. He's currently committed to Colorado.


I haven't seen any confirmation on Arrion Springs yet. Normally if a recruit wouldn't have visited we would have known now. I believe that Springs is in Austin right now. I will update when I see something.


On another note, I've heard that 5-star PF/C Myles Turner is in Austin as well for a visit. Apparently he's down to Kansas and Texas.

Rescuing the thread!!! Thanks for the info. Hoping for some good news with Springs...

[Blake]

LOL not angry at all, I know exactly what I said, I backed it up with facts so I'm done. All you have done was talk shit and provide nothing to back your BS except name calling. Par for the course for you.

Naw, you made up your own rules of what a tier 2 means

[Halberto]

Good god stfu about this whole tier shit

[Needs More Bourbon]

Sione and Maea Teuhema are visiting LSU and "love the academics" (WTF?). These past couple of weeks have been slow and miserable. Wednesday can't come soon enough.

[Blake]

Good god stfu about this whole tier shit

That makes me want to discuss it further, tbh.

[Whisky Dog]

This thread without Tfloss is tier shit

[Bloeddyr10]

According to 24/7, Texas held some kind of Senior Day yesterday. These were the recruits in attendance. People keep saying that Texas are hosting Springs, so I'm guessing he made it.

QB Jerrod Heard
RB D'onta Foreman
WR Armanti Foreman
WR Roderick Bernard
WR Lorenzo Joe
DL Jake McMillon
LB Cameron Hampton
DB John Bonney
DB Arrion Springs (Oregon commit)

[Bloeddyr10]

2015 OT commit Conner Lanfear is visiting Oklahoma this weekend. It's expected that he flips to A&M next weekend when he's supposed to visit them again.

[Hook Em 88]

I don't believe Texas has contacted Conner Lanfear so could it be that the new staff is interested in pursuing OL's of different strengths than the previous staff sought out? I believe this is what led Aaron Garza to decommit because the staff did not show interest.

[playblair]

teammate of aarion springs

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http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2126530/highlights/71332376

[Needs More Bourbon]

I think Elijah Rodriguez was in town as well. I haven't seen anything to suggest he wasn't.

[playblair]

Sione and Maea Teuhema are visiting LSU and "love the academics" (WTF?). These past couple of weeks have been slow and miserable. Wednesday can't come soon enough.

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[Jimmiemac]

nm

[Bloeddyr10]

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I believe Maeas girlfriend attends LSU.

[Needs More Bourbon]

The Sione/Maea-LSU situation doesn't look good for us at all. Seeing everything from they silently committed to Sione is going to announce his final decision on Wednesday.

[Kermit]

The Sione/Maea-LSU situation doesn't look good for us at all. Seeing everything from they silently committed to Sione is going to announce his final decision on Wednesday.

Pussy is undefeated.

[playblair]

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[Clipper Nation]

Daniel Gresham has commited to SMU....

lolutsa

[playblair]

National Signing Day schedule

Eastern Time

10:30 a.m. Travonte Valentine No. 3 DT LSU, Miami, Texas

6 p.m. Poona Ford No. 24 DT Texas, Purdue, Missouri

[ThePop]

Valentine isn't even considering Texas, I guess he just wants a third hat on the table.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Valentine isn't even considering Texas, I guess he just wants a third hat on the table.

Same exact thing I was thinking. He never even visited did he?

[Bloeddyr10]

3-star OL Elijah Rodriguez is expected to decide between Colorado, where he's committed to right now, and Texas. All signs points towards Texas in this one.

[the chronic]

Interesting to watch the interview with Bonney

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/texas-recruit-says-mack-brown-told-verbally-committed-173638664--ncaaf.html

[Bloeddyr10]

Interesting.

Swedish born QB/ATH Kevin Dillman has transferred from La Mirada High School (Ca.) to Denton Guyer. He was one of the quarterbacks that Major Applewhite visited last summer and he was supposed to visit, but La Mirada stopped that.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kevin-Dillman-20292

Sophomore highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5tlF6rKOoE

[Bloeddyr10]

Quick notes from 24/7.

- DT Poona Ford looks to be down to Texas and Missouri. With Texas holding the edge.

- DT Chris Nelson seems to be a UCF and Texas battle. 50/50 at the moment.

- CB Arrion Springs enjoyed his visit, but don't expect him to flip.

- S Jah'Shawn Johnson will sign with Texas Tech.

- Dozens of Junior Day invites have been going out these last few weeks.

[Whisky Dog]

Get Poona, Nelson, and 1 decent offensive recruit and call it an ok finish to the class.

[Needs More Bourbon]

@DamonSayles: RB Corey Avery (@_PrinceAvery) will make decision tonight on local TV (Fox affiliate). Will he choose #HookEm? #Huskers? #Jayhawks? #PonyUp?

I didn't think we were still pursuing this guy, and the recruiting services can't agree. Scout and 247 say he doesn't have an offer, Rivals and ESPN say he does.

[ThePop]

I trust Burton when he says Avery doesn't have an offer.

[Blake]

- S Jah'Shawn Johnson will sign with Texas Tech.



I'm glad UT was half hearted in their attempt. He's gonna be a player, imo.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Three-star OT Elijah Rodriguez flipped to Texas from Colorado, according to ESPN.

[benefactor]

The UIL released the district realignment. The 3A District of Doom is now the 4A District of Doom.

Brownsboro
Carthage
Chapel Hill
Palestine
Henderson
Kilgore

[rjv]

Locally, Judson, Wagner, New Braunfels, NB Canyon, Smithson Valley and Cibolo Steeele all in one district. Pretty tough.

[pgardn]

So NISD locally has 2 five team divisions.

Does this change their playoff allotment?

The UIL has already allowed too many teams in the playoffs. Division I and II within each A grouping, its as bad as the NBA letting 16 teams into the playoffs imo. They will probably end up having the I and II winners play each other.

[yavozerb]

Locally, Judson, Wagner, New Braunfels, NB Canyon, Smithson Valley and Cibolo Steeele all in one district. Pretty tough.

Damn, thats harsh..feel for NB schools in this one.

[bluetrumpet]

@DamonSayles: 4-star RB Corey Avery chooses #Jayhawks over #Huskers and #Horns he said #Jayhawks could use him in the backfield & as a slot WR. He's a player. Didn't think he was coming over but thought I would share. Showed up on twitter a while ago.

[playblair]

Quick notes from 24/7.


- Dozens of Junior Day invites have been going out these last few weeks.

invited

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[Bloeddyr10]

invited

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One of many. The trio of WR Tyron Johnson, LB Arthur McGinnis and ATH DeShawn Capers-Smith from Warren Easton (La.) have been invited. According to McGinnis they plan on attending. They planned on attending the A&M JD as well, but didn't show up. Take it for what it's worth.

[Bloeddyr10]

Interesting.

Swedish born QB/ATH Kevin Dillman has transferred from La Mirada High School (Ca.) to Denton Guyer. He was one of the quarterbacks that Major Applewhite visited last summer and he was supposed to visit, but La Mirada stopped that.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kevin-Dillman-20292

Sophomore highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5tlF6rKOoE

I've found out that Shawn Watson loves him and that Dillman visited Louisville last summer. Murray is an A&M lock, Stidham likes Baylor a lot and Texas Tech is slowly becoming a real player in his recruitment. I believe that Dillman could become Texas' top QB target.

[Blake]

Stidham likes Baylor a lot and Texas Tech is slowly becoming a real player in his recruitment.

The 24/7 crystal ball prediction poll currently has Tech in the lead at 53%, which means he'll end up somewhere else.

[ThePop]

Teuhema brothers have officially decommitted. We can expect Vahe to follow eventually and Lanfear is switching this weekend. So...

[Vito Corleone]

Losing the younger brother is a pretty big blow, he is a huge talent, I was hoping the older brother would excel under coach strong but to be very honest who cares, there is a year before 2015 and plenty of time replace the younger brother with a top talent

[rjv]

Teuhema brothers have officially decommitted. We can expect Vahe to follow eventually and Lanfear is switching this weekend. So...


....LSU?

[bluetrumpet]

I totally agree with Vito. Why worry about 2015 when we have an entire year left to recruit? Coach Wickline will find some solod replacements. Also JeffHowe247 said that for UH and Houston Lamar QB Bram Kohlhausen will walk on for the #Longhorns this fall. It'll be nice to have a backup with some experience.

[Bloeddyr10]

2015 DB Xavier Lewis from East St. John (La.) has an invite for the Junior Days. I know Chris Vaughn visited last week.

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[Blake]

I'm not sure why these guys commit so fast to begin with.

These recruiters must be bad ass salesmen

[Whisky Dog]

I'm not sure why these guys commit so fast to begin with.

These recruiters must be bad ass salesmen

I think for a lot of them it's for security. By committing early they lock in their spot at the school they think they want and still can keep options open to see how things go. For the recruit (especially the top couple hundered in the nation) there is no downside to committing early but you get the insurance that most schools will honor your scholarship even if you get injured your senior year.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I think for a lot of them it's for security. By committing early they lock in their spot at the school they think they want and still can keep options open to see how things go. For the recruit (especially the top couple hundered in the nation) there is no downside to committing early but you get the insurance that most schools will honor your scholarship even if you get injured your senior year.

Yep. See Kevin Shorter. A&M has a guy in the same situation, IIRC. Cedric Collins, maybe.

[Blake]

I think for a lot of them it's for security. By committing early they lock in their spot at the school they think they want and still can keep options open to see how things go. For the recruit (especially the top couple hundered in the nation) there is no downside to committing early but you get the insurance that most schools will honor your scholarship even if you get injured your senior year.

I get that if you sign a letter of intent. There's no obligation from the school though for just giving a verbal.

if it were me, I'd want to make sure I get in all the official/unofficial visits possible.

[Blake]

Yep. See Kevin Shorter. A&M has a guy in the same situation, IIRC. Cedric Collins, maybe.

Are they giving him a full four year ride, or just one year?

[rjv]

Are they giving him a full four year ride, or just one year?

last i read it was a full ride and he will be a member of the team in some capacity (even it is just assisting with the coaches)

[Blake]

last i read it was a full ride and he will be a member of the team in some capacity (even it is just assisting with the coaches)

since it's a full ride, I'm guessing it's just a classy move and not some kind of ncaa rule.

[Whisky Dog]

since it's a full ride, I'm guessing it's just a classy move and not some kind of ncaa rule.

It's not an NCAA rule but it's something that most programs do as a sign of goodwill because that guy only counts toward the scholarship limit the first year. After that he goes on full medical and it doesn't impact the football program at all. To coaches that's a very small price to pay for goodwill toward the HS coaches and to avoid the reputation that they'll turn their back on you if you get hurt.

This also isn't just for career ending injuries. Say a guy is committed to a school before his senior season then tears an ACL. The chances are much greater that the school will honor his scholarship and still bring him on than give him a scholarship if he wasn't already committed. Unless the guy is a Fourette or Clowney type elite prospect he might not get his offer honored if he isn't committed and suffers a serious injury.

[Whisky Dog]

I get that if you sign a letter of intent. There's no obligation from the school though for just giving a verbal.

if it were me, I'd want to make sure I get in all the official/unofficial visits possible.

As you can see with just about every prospect their original school is still honoring their scholarship offer even if they visit right before signing day. Harvey visited Texas, Bonney visited Baylor, Alaka did A&M etc but each of those schools would still take the guy if he chose to stay with his commitment. There's almost no downside for an early commitment from the prospect perspective.

[playblair]

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[Blake]

As you can see with just about every prospect their original school is still honoring their scholarship offer even if they visit right before signing day. Harvey visited Texas, Bonney visited Baylor, Alaka did A&M etc but each of those schools would still take the guy if he chose to stay with his commitment. There's almost no downside for an early commitment from the prospect perspective.

I should have said "I don't get why players sign LOIs early". I muddled loi and verbal commitment.

I guess there's a guaranteed rule of at least one year of scholarship? I also guess some want to get going on their education so that by the time their 4 th year of eligibility comes around, they've already graduated?

[rjv]

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i'd bet texas...by the way playblair, you have the most distracting sig i've ever come across.

[playblair]

would be huge get

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[Needs More Bourbon]

would be huge get

430822891350163456

Dude didn't even visit. Like Valentine, he's just putting us up there for drama and the attention that the brand (still) brings.

[Whisky Dog]

I should have said "I don't get why players sign LOIs early". I muddled loi and verbal commitment.

I guess there's a guaranteed rule of at least one year of scholarship? I also guess some want to get going on their education so that by the time their 4 th year of eligibility comes around, they've already graduated?


Guess I'm not really sure what you mean here. Football doesn't have any early signing period so unless you're an early enrollee who wants to start the spring semester instead of the summer then you sign and fax your LOI on national signing day. Some kids enroll early for spring semester if they're JUCO or have the credits to graduate HS by December of their senior year. I guess the upside there for an athlete is a chance to get acclimated to school while going through spring workouts and not the hectic time during the season.

[Blake]

Guess I'm not really sure what you mean here. Football doesn't have any early signing period so unless you're an early enrollee who wants to start the spring semester instead of the summer then you sign and fax your LOI on national signing day. Some kids enroll early for spring semester if they're JUCO or have the credits to graduate HS by December of their senior year. I guess the upside there for an athlete is a chance to get acclimated to school while going through spring workouts and not the hectic time during the season.

Ah yeah, when I'm looking at all the guys that have signed loi's already, they're jucos. I never caught that.

I guess I'm wondering this stuff for nothing. :tu

[pgardn]

As you can see with just about every prospect their original school is still honoring their scholarship offer even if they visit right before signing day. Harvey visited Texas, Bonney visited Baylor, Alaka did A&M etc but each of those schools would still take the guy if he chose to stay with his commitment. There's almost no downside for an early commitment from the prospect perspective.

How about teams passing you over? Is there a way to indicate I still proclaim the right to date others but you are my boyfriend for now? You might miss a really good opportunity because a school that might really fit thinks you are monogamous?

The sluts... Just kidding.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Quick notes from 24/7.

- DT Poona Ford looks to be down to Texas and Missouri. With Texas holding the edge.

- DT Chris Nelson seems to be a UCF and Texas battle. 50/50 at the moment.

What a joke. Ford is trying to decide between Texas and Missouri? Give me a fucking break. We're not talking Texas and LSU, or Texas and Alabama, etc. Yeah Missouri had a nice year with a roster full of ex Texas HS players they no longer are able to recruit en mass due to their move to the SEC.

And Ford is struggling between Texas and UCF. UCfreaking F??? A All American POS conference? What a fucking joke.

I hope if they do commit to UT that Strong works the shit out of their narcisstic punk asses.

[Twisted_Dawg]

So NISD locally has 2 five team divisions.

Does this change their playoff allotment?

The UIL has already allowed too many teams in the playoffs. Division I and II within each A grouping, its as bad as the NBA letting 16 teams into the playoffs imo. They will probably end up having the I and II winners play each other.

The UIL has had 128 5A teams in the playoffs split into two 64 team Div I and Div II brackets. Way too many teams especially when so many have losing records. But it makes a lot of money.

[Whisky Dog]

How about teams passing you over? Is there a way to indicate I still proclaim the right to date others but you are my boyfriend for now? You might miss a really good opportunity because a school that might really fit thinks you are monogamous?

The sluts... Just kidding.

I'm assuming you're joking about the teams passing you over because you committed to a school early. I don't want to believe there is someone out there who would actually believe that.

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas have received LOI's from QB Jerrod Heard, WR Lorenzo Joe, WR Roderick Bernard and DE/TE Jake McMillon so far. OL Elijah Rodriguez' have been sent as well. S John Bonney has sent his LOI, 24/7 is working on confirming if that was sent to Texas.

DE Solomon Thomas sent his LOI to Stanford.

[Bloeddyr10]

Despite talk about Nick Harvey doing a NSD flip to Texas, sources have told ESPN that he has faxed his LOI to A&M.

WR Emanuel Porter sticks with TCU instead of LSU, who seemed to be the favorite.

[Bloeddyr10]

S John Bonney has send his LOI, 24/7 is working on confirming if that was send to Texas.

Delete that. Lamar recruits have not sent out their LOI's yet. No known reason.

[Bloeddyr10]

The Foreman brothers have faxed their LOI's to Texas.

[Bloeddyr10]

RB Donald Catalon have faxed his LOI as well.

[Bloeddyr10]

Last one before I'm out for a few hours. Everybody please keep the updates coming!

CB Jermaine Roberts have faxed his LOI.

[ATX_Horn]

Jason Hall (S/South Grand Prairie) has faxed in his LOI to Texas.

[Risto]

Jeff Howe@JeffHowe247Follow (https://twitter.com/JeffHowe247)Arlington ISD confirmed four-star LB Edwin Freeman (@Free_mee4life (https://twitter.com/Free_mee4life)) has signed his LOI with the #Longhorns (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Longhorns&src=hash) #HookEm (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HookEm&src=hash)

[Risto]

Blake Munroe from 24/7 just tweeted "Working on some exclusive huge news at http://Horns247.com (http://t.co/hErcnOBWUv). More coming..."

Any guesses on who or what he's talking about?

[Kermit]

Blake Munroe from 24/7 just tweeted "Working on some exclusive huge news at http://Horns247.com (http://t.co/hErcnOBWUv). More coming..."

Any guesses on who or what he's talking about?
Yeah. He's trying to sell subscriptions.

[Bloeddyr10]

Blake Munroe from 24/7 just tweeted "Working on some exclusive huge news at http://Horns247.com (http://t.co/hErcnOBWUv). More coming..."

Any guesses on who or what he's talking about?

All that is known right now, is that it isn't NSD related. There have been some rumblings these last few weeks about Tim Brewster joining the staff as TE coach after NSD and Chambers moving to a athletic department. I have no idea if it is that, but it's out there.

[the chronic]

Sounds like we got Nelson

[Bloeddyr10]

WR Garrett Gray is in.

[ATX_Horn]

Cameron Hampton (LB/Dallas Carter) LOI is in...

Garrett Gray (WR/Marble Falls) is in...also Chris Nelson(DT/Lakeland, FL) signs with Texas.

[Ballin42]

Heard is in

[elbamba]

As of 8:55 a.m., the Horns247 staff has confirmed 14 LOIs have been sent to the 40 Acres. Included in that group are Jerrod Heard, Duke Catalon, Lorenzo Joe and Armanti Foreman #HookEm #NSD

https://www.facebook.com/Horns247/posts/815303681820096

[Ballin42]

No surprise, YEARGIN signed with clemson

[bluetrumpet]

Max Wittex possible QB transfer from USC

[the chronic]

John Bonney will stick with Texas, per Sam Khan.

[Ballin42]

John Bonney's LOI is in per Ketch

[Bloeddyr10]

Derick Roberson is in.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Jim Kleinpeter @JimKleinpeter
Follow
DT Trey Lealaimatafao picks to #LSU.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

4-star DT Travonte Valentine also just committed to LSU.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

LSU is killing it right now. They got Malachi Dupree as well.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

#WhereWillPoonaGo videos as he heads to ESPNU to choose his school:

http://youtu.be/DTAFyINN2Xs

http://youtu.be/-8Toxc_Keyk

[ThePop]

Is TFloss alive?

[leemajors]

Is TFloss alive?

out of town till 10th

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Is TFloss alive?



He posted about 4 days ago that he would be out of town until Feb 10th, so he won't be able to post much.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Poona Ford will be announcing soon at 11:25am Central on ESPNU.

[Bloeddyr10]

Poona Ford will be announcing soon at 11:25am Central on ESPNU.

Poona is in!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF5pXgF85f0&feature=youtu.be

[rjv]

nice get for strong

[benefactor]

:tu

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Poona Ford chooses Texas! :toast

[Whisky Dog]

Blake Munroe from 24/7 just tweeted "Working on some exclusive huge news at http://Horns247.com (http://t.co/hErcnOBWUv). More coming..."

Any guesses on who or what he's talking about?

Those punks at 247 are damn sorry for flat lying to their subscribers and trying to trick people into signing on when the only news they had was the shitty QB Wittek from USC might grad transfer to Texas. Not that he will, their "huge news!" That will make longhorn fans extremely happy by tonight as Howe put it was nothing but speculation that he might.

Screw those guys.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Now we just need T to come back and set us up for 2015 so we can do this all over again.

[bluetrumpet]

Hopefully with better end results

[Ballin42]

Well it's that time again, any news on a 2015 thread?

[ColinB]

Probably get a new thread when TFloss returns.

Anyone have any good videos from the commitments? Interviews or anything like that?

[ThePop]

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/sports/video.html?clip=http://static.baynews9.com/newsvideo/bn9/web_video/NSD_CHRISNELSON.f4v&vtitle=BHSN%3A%20Victory%20Christian%27s%20Chris%2 0Nelson%20signs%20with%20Texas

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/hssports/2014/02/video-top-area-recruit-roberson-discusses-signing-with-ut/

[benefactor]

Good article with all the recruits and breakdowns of each one.

http://www.texassports.com/news/2014/2/5/FB_0205145630.aspx

[playblair]

http://www.keyetv.com/sports/features/sports/stories/a-minute-ut-lbs-edwin-freeman-864.shtml
http://www.keyetv.com/sports/features/sports/stories/a-minute-ut-wr-garrett-gray-863.shtml

[ColinB]

Great links guys, thanks.

:lol That Roberson interview. Loved it. Gray's as well.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Feb. 22 Junior Day List

PLANNING ON ATTENDING


QB/ATH J.W. Ketchum III*, Fort Bend Marshall
QB Ryan Agnew, Southlake Carroll
QB Jaylon Henderson, Humble Kingwood Park
RB Ronald Jones III, McKinney North
WR Ryan Newsome, Aledo
WR Kemah Siverand*, Houston Cy Ridge
WR KeKe Coutee, Lufkin
WR John Humphrey, League City Clear Falls
OL Connor Lanfear**, Hays Consolidated
OL Patrick Vahe**, Euless Trinity
OL Ronnie Major, Huntsville (BAYLOR)
DE Charles Omenihu, Rowlett
DT Darrion Daniels*, Dallas Bishop Dunne
LB Cameron Townsend, Ridge Point
LB Anthony Wheeler*, Dallas Skyline
DB Xavier Lewis, Reserve, La./East St. John
DB Jalen Campbell**, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff
DB/WR Jaelan Austin, South Grand Prairie
DB Jordan Tolbert, Ridge Point (HOUSTON)

POSSIBLY ATTENDING


QB Chason Virgil*, West Mesquite
QB Jarrett Stidham*, Stephenville
RB Jacques Patrick*, Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek
WR James Proche, Dallas Prime Prep Academy
LB Malik Jefferson*, Mesquite Poteet

NOT ATTENDING


RB Chris Warren*, Rockwall
RB JaMycal Hasty*, Longview
WR Carlos Strickland, Dallas Skyline (track meet)
DT Daylon Mack*, Gladewater (TEXAS A&M)
DB Kendall Sheffield*, Fort Bend Marshall (taking SAT)
DB Deionte Thompson*, West Orange-Stark (ALABAMA)
DB Larry Pryor*, Sulphur Springs (TEXAS A&M)

Has a Texas offer = *
Committed to Texas = **

[pgardn]

I need to Floss.

The guy needs to get back soon.

[ThePop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drxd8w1LZCY

[Halberto]

Yesterday I was rolling down Congress with my windows down (beautiful day) and was waiting to pull a u-turn. While waiting I saw a badass black lexus with the windows rolled down, inside was a big, bald black guy with a burnt orange fleece. I managed to catch up to the guy at the next red light and said "Coach Strong!" and he replied "Nah, it's just the haircut." I laughed and said "Welcome to Austin, really glad to have you on board." He said thanks and that he appreciated it and asked for directions to the Bank of America. I gave him directions and my weekend was made. Best. Day. Ever.

[Needs More Bourbon]

^^^ Cool story. I hope he and his family are liking Austin.

Also, Happy Day of TFloss's Return, everybody.

[Ballin42]

Mike Mitchell the 5 star LB from last year is transferring from OSU

[KTA]

^^^ Cool story. I hope he and his family are liking Austin.

Also, Happy Day of TFloss's Return, everybody.

+1, it has sucked around here without him!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Mike Mitchell the 5 star LB from last year is transferring from OSU

Anyone think that Coach Strong has interest? Mike Mitchell was redshirted last year, so he has 4 more eligible years of play. Supposedly his father is diagnosed with a serious illness and that's the reason for his transfer. He wants to be closer to home(Plano) so it's very likely that he chooses a Texas school.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Anyone think that Coach Strong has interest? Mike Mitchell was redshirted last year, so he has 4 more eligible years of play. Supposedly his father is diagnosed with a serious illness and that's the reason for his transfer. He wants to be closer to home(Plano) so it's very likely that he chooses a Texas school.

From what I saw it's going to be TCU or SMU.

[DesignatedT]

Mike Mitchell was one of my favorite prospects last year. I think wherever he lands he will be a good one.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Hope everything's good with TFloss. I was expecting him back by now.

[DChatman2008]

Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High School will be attending the junior day on the 1st of March.Chatman is a 3-star running back /athlete that is 6'1 220lbs and runs 4.49 40.What does Texas feel about Chatman is a prospect

[Bloeddyr10]

Hope everything's good with TFloss. I was expecting him back by now.

Didn't he say 10 days and not by the 10th?

[Needs More Bourbon]

Didn't he say 10 days and not by the 10th?

Nah, he's MIA.


FYI I'm out of town and have to be until Feb 10th, so I won't be able to post much.

Rations are low, morale is lower.

[bluebellmaniac]

I thought he said Wed...

[ThePop]

morale is lower.

That's mostly because we are getting our ass handed to us in recruiting.

[Kermit]

That's mostly because we are getting our ass handed to us in recruiting.

I think they're doing pretty good all things considered.

[Harry Callahan]

An update to an earlier post in this section.

I asked everyone in general about preferred walk-on status a few weeks ago as it relates to my nephew, who is in the 2014 graduating class.

Well, a scholarship to UL-Monroe did not materialize, so my nephew, Kellen McAlone (Dallas Jesuit WR) will walk on at the University of Pittsburgh.

The staff seemed genuinely interested in him and he's excited about the opportunity. They have what appears be a pretty solid coaching staff (lead by coach Chryst). Hopefully he will get on the field at some point in time (probably not until 2015 at the earliest).

Thanks again for the info you guys provided.

[ATX_Horn]

An update to an earlier post in this section.

I asked everyone in general about preferred walk-on status a few weeks ago as it relates to my nephew, who is in the 2014 graduating class.

Well, a scholarship to UL-Monroe did not materialize, so my nephew, Kellen McAlone (Dallas Jesuit WR) will walk on at the University of Pittsburgh.

The staff seemed genuinely interested in him and he's excited about the opportunity. They have what appears be a pretty solid coaching staff (lead by coach Chryst). Hopefully he will get on the field at some point in time (probably not until 2015 at the earliest).

Thanks again for the info you guys provided.

Thanks for the update and best of luck to your nephew.

Hook 'em!!

[Hook Em 88]

A look at current players on roster for 2014 and how it determines the possible number of takes at each position group for the 2015 recruiting class.
Texas in 2015; Behind the Numbers: http://t.co/pP0w9EvAOG

[DChatman2008]

A look at current players on roster for 2014 and how it determines the possible number of takes at each position group for the 2015 recruiting class.
Texas in 2015; Behind the Numbers: http://t.co/pP0w9EvAOG
Do you think that Texas will offer rb Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High in Houston.He is a 3-star 6'1 220 lbs and runs a 4.49 40

[DChatman2008]

Chatman has a 4.1 GPA and has taken the SAT and ACT twice so far and did well

[benefactor]

Do you think that Texas will offer rb Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High in Houston.He is a 3-star 6'1 220 lbs and runs a 4.49 40

Chatman has a 4.1 GPA and has taken the SAT and ACT twice so far and did well
All 2015 recruit discussion has been moved to the new thread:

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229061

[Biernutz]

USC QB Max Wittek will visit Texas and Coach Strong. Max will graduate in May, but will be eligible to
play next season and have two years left. Max lost the USC QB job to Cody Kessler and is now looking for
another school to play with. He will visit other schools but Texas was his first stop.