2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread [Archive] - Page 7

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:06 AM

And quotes from the third commitment of the day, 2015 OL Connor Lanfear of Buda Hays (24/7):

“You don't understand,” Lanfear said just moments after he committed. “This is the greatest day of my life.”

“Ever since I was a little kid and started playing football all I've wanted to do is play Division I college football and I hoped I'd be fortunate enough to go to a program like this,” Lanfear said. “My family and I are so thrilled and we couldn't be more excited.”

“There's so many [good things about Texas] it's tough to decide,” Lanfear said. “It's all so surreal. I had no choice but to take it.”

“Everything was top notch. Everything was impeccable,” Lanfear said. “The staff was amazing. I couldn't be more impressed.”

“I kind of had some hints along the day that I'd be offered,” Lanfear said. “At the end of camp I talked to the coaches and the offer was extended. It was something I just couldn't pass it up.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:21 AM

Texas' next commit could very well be S Jason Hall of South Grand Prairie...like today or tomorrow. He's on record saying he does plan to de-commit from Nebraska since he grew up a big Texas fan. A quote from 24/7:

“Nebraska didn't do anything wrong,” Hall said. “It's just Texas. Hopefully I do it really soon.”

http://247sports.com/Player/Jason-Hall-28634

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2003106/#highlights/40643382

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:25 AM

Per 24/7, the father of WR Garrett Gray of Marble Falls says that he wouldn't be surprised if a decision is made at some point this week. However, there is a chance they take a step back to make some more visits before a commitment.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:28 AM

WR Emanuel Porter of Dallas Lincoln talks about his Texas offer (24/7):

“I didn’t think I would get an offer at all,” said Porter. “I was shocked when they told me. I didn’t know what to say. It’s great to get such a big time offer from a big time program like Texas. A program like this, it was just shocking to get it."

“I’m still solid to TCU,” he added. “I don’t really know what to do now though. At the moment I’m still solid, but it’s going to give me a lot to think about, that’s for sure.”

“Everything today was great,” Porter said. “This is a great coaching staff. I’ve liked every single one I’ve talked to a lot. They’re all great coaches and great people. That’s one of the biggest reasons I like them so much. The visit was just real good. There are a lot of nice things around campus. I loved the atmosphere and everything about it.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:33 AM

Quote from 2015 WR Kemah Siverand of Cypress Ridge (24/7):

“I didn't commit but I did have a great time here at Texas. I really like Coach Mack Brown and the staff here at Texas. I want to let everyone know I'm big on Texas right now. I'm going to make my decision down the road and continue to let God lead me to the right place, and I really like this facility right here.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:38 AM

A new 2015 name to know is OL Trevor Elbert of Rockwall-Heath. He talks about being offered by Texas yesterday (24/7):

“I really enjoyed it,” said Elbert. “All my hard work really paid off today by getting that offer. It was a lot of fun being down here seeing everything Texas had to offer. I loved the facilities and getting to meet with the coaching staff. They’re great coaches, especially Coach (Stacy) Searels. I could really see myself playing for him.”

“You know, this is my first offer, which really means a lot to me,” said Elbert. “But right now I just want to keep my options open. I’d like to see other schools and see how they stack up against Texas. I’m going to work out with Texas Tech tomorrow, but don’t have any other visits planned at the moment.”

“I think a lot of the team and staff here,” he said. “They have a great tradition and can’t wait to see what more they have to offer. I’m looking forward to watching them this season and seeing how they perform.”

http://247sports.com/Player/Trevor-Elbert-31938

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1385295/#highlights/40480375

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:41 AM

Update on 2015 CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer who also received a Texas offer yesterday (24/7):

“Man you should have seen my face,” said Boyd. “I had the biggest smile I think I ever had in my life. It was like ear to ear, seriously. I couldn’t quit smiling. When they told me I had an offer I probably smiled for like 20 minutes straight and I’ve just been happy about it all. I still can’t believe it.”

“Right now it’s Texas, then TCU and Baylor and Texas Tech,” Boyd said. “Right now TCU and Texas have offered me. But I love everything about Texas. They remind me a lot of my school back home and how they win a lot and have that desire to win. They work hard and have no days off. I also like them a lot because of Coach (Duane) Akina. He’s the best defensive backs coach there is and I love the way he coaches.”

“I want to make a decision before the season starts,” said Boyd. “Today’s offer means a lot and I’m going to go home and think hard about it. It’s something that really affects my recruitment you could say.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:54 AM

Good links from OrangeBloods if you want to see pictures and highlights of the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge:

Saturday's highlights
https://vimeo.com/orangebloods/review/67970491/bc03b67966

Pictures of several prospects
http://texas.rivals.com/photofeature.asp?SID=902&fid=43490

Top Offensive performers
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=1513647

Top Defensive performers
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=1513630

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 09:59 AM

2015 OL Trevor Elbert (Rockwall-Heath)
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/369/953/953369.jpg

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:05 AM

The latest with 2015 QB Jarrett Stidham who was offered by both A&M and Texas this weekend (HornsNation):

“He (Major Applewhite) just said they were excited about me, liked my personality and the way I threw,” he said. “They just went ahead and offered. I was just fired up about it and told him I appreciated it and all that stuff.”

“They both have positives about them,” Stidham said of the Longhorns and Aggies. “But, like I’ve said, everything is just really wide open and I don’t want to make a commitment anytime soon. I told Applewhite that. I don’t have a favorite. Everything is wide open.”

“It is definitely cool. They (Texas) are one of the top teams in the nation year in and year out,” Stidham said. “Their tradition is crazy. Just to be recruited by them is pretty cool. Just to say that you’ve been recruited by them is awesome. But to actually say you have an offer is pretty special in itself.”

“First and foremost, I’ve got to worry about my high school team first and win a state championship,” he said. “Then I’ll worry about college. I just do my thing and don’t really worry that much about it.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:11 AM

2015 OL Aaron Garza of Sherman reviews the June 9th summer camp (HornsNation):

“I definitely wanted to prove that I deserved the offer and didn’t get it based off my highlight film,” Garza said. “I wanted to show them that I do have the qualities and have what it takes to be a college football player.”

“I started out kind of slow but woke up,” he said. “My conditioning was on point so I think they saw that. Toward the end of the day I went against the big defensive tackles and did really well. In my opinion I dominated.”

“It felt like a tease,” he said. “It just sucks that I have to wait a few more years to get down there. I have to see if I can cope with it for another two years. I am definitely ready to get down here."

“I want to have the best team I can,” he said. “I am not going to push them to not come to Texas. I want to have the best team I possibly can. I want a national championship. I kind of feel like it is my responsibility to push some of the best recruits to go to Texas to improve our winning chances. I mean everyone wants what’s best for their team, right?”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:18 AM

Per 24/7, both DE Myles Garrett and DE Solomon Thomas are visiting Notre Dame today.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:19 AM

A&M offered OL Zach Ledwik and 2015 TE Jordan Davis this weekend.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:22 AM

ATH Kevin Shorter of Newton was NOT at Texas yesterday. He was at Arkansas' camp instead. Important to remember he has a first cousin that plays for them.

Bloeddyr10

06-10-2013, 10:24 AM

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:32 AM

A reminder that 2015 QB Ricky Town and TE Bryce Dixon of Ventura, CA will be visiting Texas this week. Those are two more offers you can expect.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:42 AM

Floss, any idea of what/who Texas wants at WR? Two already on board. Armanti Foreman looks like a done deal if D'onta get's his offer. Garrett Gray now has Texas on top, it seems. Emmanuel Porter has some serious thinking to do. Texas still wants Trey Quinn on campus, he want's to visit and we all know what the 40 Acres do to recruits. Then there is KD Cannon, who could be a NSD decision.

I know that you're going to take Quinn (longshot, I know. Just taking him in the equation) and Cannon, no matter what. But if Gray, Porter and Foreman are all on board, I doubt it, but it could happen. Then you are sitting with 6-7 WR's and that's without JUCO D'haquille Williams who has Texas in his top five.

It's an extreme situation, I know, but hopefully you get the point.

It is difficult to tell because we've never seen Texas throw out offers like this. With Bernard and Joe on board, I think they're willing to take all three of Foreman, Gray and Porter with the idea that Gray could be a flex TE type (even though I think he's plenty fast on the outside). We'll just have to wait and see what Applewhite's offense looks like in the fall.

Cannon isn't making a decision soon so this allows Texas to get their WR situation squared away with some nice talent and you can continue to go all-out for him and JUCO WR D'haquille Williams. Either one would simply be a bonus if you can swing it. You also have to consider Williams would be an automatic starter and most likely one-year guy, so he can be taken regardless of numbers at the position.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 11:26 AM

Quotes from 2015 QB Chason Virgil of West Mesquite after receiving his Texas offer (24/7):

“I feel like it changes things for me,” Virgil said. “Texas could be a good fit for me. I want to talk to Coach Applewhite and get to know him a lot better. Now that I have a Texas offer, maybe teams will start looking at me harder too.”

“It was kind of overwhelming,” said Virgil. “It was my goal to come down here to get it. So it wasn’t that shocking to me. I knew I could do it. I just set my mind to it and that’s what I came out here to do.”

“I think that Texas has a lot of positives,” he said. “They’re a winning program. They’re in a little bit of a rebuilding stage, but they’re going to get back to the top. I truly believe that. They work hard and they have great coaches.”

“Right now I don't know when I want to have a decision made,” he said. “I just know I’ll be committed to a school going into my senior year. I don't know when that decision will be made.”

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 12:22 PM

As expected, WR Emanuel Porter has de-committed from TCU per OrangeBloods.

TheMex

06-10-2013, 12:37 PM

As expected, WR Emanuel Porter has de-committed from TCU per OrangeBloods.
Dumb question, but expected because he is expected to commit to Texas?

ATX_Horn

06-10-2013, 01:15 PM

Dumb question, but expected because he is expected to commit to Texas?

Things seem to be leaning that way after camp yesterday. IT and 247 think he eventually follows Shaw and flips to Texas.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 01:59 PM

Dumb question, but expected because he is expected to commit to Texas?

Basically what ATX said. Lots of rumors out of camp yesterday that Texas knows they can flip him.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 02:05 PM

Update on 2015 DE/LB Anthony Wheeler of Dallas Skyline (24/7):

“Texas is at the top for me,” he said. “The visit helped a lot. I like them even more after this visit.”

“I’ve really always liked Texas when I was growing up as a kid,” Wheeler said. “I really like them now too though. It’s just how the coaches treat me here and how they handle all the others kids too. The facilities stick out a lot for me too.”

“They’re still recruiting me as a linebacker, but they’re also talking to me about defensive end now,” said Wheeler. “When we were doing our drills, they had me working on pass rush as a defensive end. Then they had me do one on ones with the linebackers."

“I feel like I can contribute at both. I got a little speed that allows me to rush the edge,” he added.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 05:15 PM

If any of y'all want to see profiles or film for the new 2015 guys, I've added them to the 2015 section on the front page.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 05:20 PM

WR Emanuel Porter shows his hops on the basketball court:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZRIn5VQ-qo

KTA

06-10-2013, 05:21 PM

TFloss, just wanted to let you know I appreciate the updates!

DChatman2008

06-10-2013, 08:00 PM

Updated list for J9. Guys in red are unconfirmed:

2014
RB, Corey Avery, Dallas Carter
RB, Treyvon Hughes, Carrollton Hebron
WR, Garrett Gray, Marble Falls
WR, Armanti Foreman, Texas City
WR, Dorian Leonard, Longview
WR, Trey Quinn, Barbe (Lake Charles, LA)
WR, TV Williams, McKinney
TE/DE, Justin Hollins, Arlington Grace Prep
TE/DE, Zach Vaughan, Round Rock McNeil
OL, Robert Castaneda, Round Rock
OL, Phillip Haynes, Dallas Skyline
DT, DJ Williams, Lufkin
S, Payton Hendrix, Dallas Bishop Dunne
ATH, Davion Hall, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
ATH, D'Onta Foreman, Texas City
ATH, Kevin Shorter, Newton

2015
QB/ATH, JW Ketchum, Fort Bend Marshall
QB, Trey Cumbie, Lufkin
QB, Damian Lindley, Round Rock Stony Point
QB, Chason Virgil, West Mesquite
RB, Rodney Anderson, Katy
RB, Jay Bradford, Splendora
RB, Raymond Sheard, Arlington
RB, Jordan Stevenson, Dallas Skyline
WR, D'Aundrey Bradley, Dallas First Baptist
WR, Terry Mark, Lufkin
WR, James Proche, Dallas Prime Prep Academy
WR, Kemah Siverand, Cypress Ridge
OL, Ryan Cox, Jefferson
OL, Connor Dyer, Mesquite Horn
OL, Trevor Elbert, Rockwall-Heath
OL, Aaron Garza, Sherman
OL, Connor Lanfear, Buda Hays
OL, Erik McCoy, Lufkin
OL, Chett Munden, Marshall
OL, Patrick Vahe, Euless Trinity
OL, Josh Wariboko, Casady (Oklahoma City, OK)
DT, Tevin Boone, Cleburne
DT, Hanner Shipley, Marble Falls Faith Academy
DE, James Lockhart, Ennis
DE/LB, Anthony Wheeler, Dallas Skyline
LB, Nathan Fox, Houston Clear Lake
LB, Malik Jemsion, Dallas Skyline
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer
CB, Markale Moses, Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK)
CB/S, Keivon Ramsey, Converse Judson
S, Darreon Jackson, Mesquite Horn
S, James Locke, Beaumont Central
S, Johnny Shaw, Center
S, Deionte Thompson, West Orange-Stark
ATH, DeUnte Chatman, Humble Summer Creek
ATH, KeKe Coutee, Lufkin
ATH, Morie Evans, Huntsville
ATH, Prentice McKinney, Dallas South Oak Cliff
ATH, Chris Warren III, Rockwall

2016
QB, Tristan Wallace, DeSoto

What are the chances of Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High School getting an offer before the summer is up

DChatman2008

06-10-2013, 08:02 PM

What are the chances that Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High School gets an offer by the Longhorns

ThePop

06-10-2013, 08:13 PM

What are the chances that Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High School gets an offer by the Longhorns

Are you Deunte Chatman?

DChatman2008

06-10-2013, 08:54 PM

Does Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High has A CHANCE TO GET TAN OFFER FROM THE LONGHORNS

DChatman2008

06-10-2013, 08:55 PM

NO I AM HIS FATHER

DChatman2008

06-10-2013, 08:55 PM

I AM HIS FATHER

benefactor

06-10-2013, 08:56 PM

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/vader2.jpg

ThePop

06-10-2013, 09:14 PM

http://www.badassoftheweek.com/vader2.jpg

:lol

Well Mr. Chatman (if you really are his father) you're better off asking on Horns247 because we here don't know who will or will not get offered.
http://texas.247sports.com/Board/Texas-Longhorns-Message-Board-Forum-21
It's free to post on there.

ThePop

06-10-2013, 09:54 PM

Garrett Gray commits.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:16 PM

Garrett Gray commits.

Excited about this one. He's a player.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:22 PM

Some evening notes from 24/7...

-OL Zach Ledwik of La Grange made a follow-up visit to UT today to speak with the staff. He left Austin with Texas atop his list of schools despite not wanting to name any favorites last week.

-WR Armanti Foreman and RB D'Onta Foreman are supposed to have a family discussion with their folks tonight.

-WR Emanuel Porter was supposed to speak with the staff earlier this evening or at some point tomorrow.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:23 PM

TFloss, just wanted to let you know I appreciate the updates!

No problem. Lots going on right now.

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:33 PM

Does Deunte Chatman of Summer Creek High has A CHANCE TO GET TAN OFFER FROM THE LONGHORNS

Were y'all able to make the camp on Sunday? Have you, or his high school coach, sent film out to schools?

TheMex

06-10-2013, 10:42 PM

Stold this from Shaggy. Awesome picture, and by the way, #8.

#15 commit, Garrett Gray

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/JJNip/null-8.jpg

TFloss32

06-10-2013, 10:50 PM

Per 24/7, 2015 TE Jordan Davis is going to de-commit from Florida State soon and will likely commit to A&M later in the week.

DChatman2008

06-11-2013, 09:00 AM

Were y'all able to make the camp on Sunday? Have you, or his high school coach, sent film out to schools?

yes,we have sent out film to schools and no we could not make the camp Sunday.We did attended the spring game and coach Akina did review his film on csaprepstar.com

Bloeddyr10

06-11-2013, 10:38 AM

SIAP, but HornsNation reported last week that Jake McMillon will be taken as a DT instead of a DE. That means three DT's and only two DE's.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 12:02 PM

RB Rodney Anderson of Katy talks about his Texas offer (OrangeBloods):

"It happened (Saturday)," said Anderson. "I came down into Austin and went and had a meeting with Mack Brown and coach Larry Porter and we just talked about the campus and academics and the football aspects."

"It was a little bit of a surprise," responded the running back. "They contacted my coach and told him to tell me to give them a call and they asked me to come down."

"We just talked about the opportunities of a running back at Texas and thought I'd be a good fit," the Katy product stated. "It did make sense. This past season I ran out of the backfield and was in the slot. It (the meeting) was a lot more focused around what they wanted to do with me. I was impressed with the way the coaches acted and what they were about."

"He's a great coach," said Anderson about the Texas running backs coach. "He knows his stuff. He's real down to earth and I can tell he knows what he's talking about. He's easy to relate to."

"She (Anderson's mother) liked it," stated Anderson. "She was very happy. She had a good time."

"I was impressed," said Anderson about the trip. "They're definitely up on my list. And I've still got two years so I'm still trying to feel my way through things at this point and will try to get together a top five soon."

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 12:03 PM

SIAP, but HornsNation reported last week that Jake McMillon will be taken as a DT instead of a DE. That means three DT's and only two DE's.

I've always thought he was a swing guy who can play different positions on the defensive line depending on the sets that are being run.

Same goes for DE Solomon Thomas, imo.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 12:06 PM

24/7 saying both WR Montrel Meander and OL Darius James enrolled yesterday.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 12:14 PM

Quotes from RB Jay Bradford after Sunday's Texas camp (24/7):

“Honestly, I just went out there and had a good time,” Bradford said. “I gave 100 percent on everything.”

“It feels great,” Bradford said. “All of my hard work is finally paying off.”

“I love how Texas is just one big family,” Bradford said. “It's the main thing I'm looking for in a team.”

“I love how the coaches worked with us, especially Coach Porter,” Bradford said. “He made the camp feel like an actual practice. I actually felt like I was a part of the team.”

“They are now (one of his favorites),” Bradford said.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 12:21 PM

WR Garrett Gray discusses his commitment to Texas (HornsNation):

“It's amazing, man. I’m excited about it,” Gray said. “I was always real high on them. They made me feel like family, and they’re going to win. They offered me because they want to go three- and four-wide with their offense, and I went home and thought about it and reached my decision.”

“It’s where I want to be,” Gray said. “I grew up around here and I love where I’m at. I want to be part of that program. They’re going to turn the corner, and I want to be part of that.”

“They told me my role depends on how I grow. If I put on 10 or 15 more pounds they’ll put me out wide, but I can play inside," Gray said. "Wherever they can find a mismatch, really. If I get to 240 or 260, they’ll put me at tight end and I can go against linebackers. That’s not Major Applewhite’s plan, but I can be a matchup problem out there.”

“I’m a wideout,” he said. “I’ve proved my speed. Major Applewhite tells people you’ve got to see it to believe it.”

ThePop

06-11-2013, 12:29 PM

I think Gray is what we want Jake Oliver to be. Oliver may have to move inside.

TheMex

06-11-2013, 12:32 PM

RB class of 2015 seems to be stacked:- Jay Bradford- Rodney Anderson- Soso Jamabo- Chris Warren I'm kind of hoping that we don't recruit any more in the 2014 class and take three in the 2015 class.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Quotes from one the new offers, S Jason Hall of South Grand Prairie (24/7):

“It feels great to be offered by a school you've been watching since you were little,” Hall said. “From Vince Young and Michael Huff, all the way to [Kenny] Vaccaro this year. Since I've been little it's been Texas.”

“The chances are very strong,” Hall said of the possibility he chooses the Longhorns. “I don't have a set time to decide or anything like that.”

“Nebraska didn't do anything (wrong),” Hall said. “It's just Texas. They came in.”

“Beautiful. Great,” Hall said. “It's a great school.”

“Overall it's just a great school,” Hall said. “Everything is just top notch and 100 percent.”

“They have that connection with their players,” Hall said. “They're going to take care of you and show you what's right and what's wrong in the drills. They'll bring out the 110 percent in you.”

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 02:25 PM

Update on OL Zach Ledwik who took an unofficial visit to Texas yesterday (24/7). He will be in College Station again tomorrow after attending their camp on Sunday:

“The visit was good,” said Ledwik. “I was there from about 9:30 in the morning until 3:00 that afternoon. I got to see a lot of what Texas had to offer and see a lot of different things about their program and their academics."

“Their strength and conditioning program, their coaches and their academics are what stood out the most about it,” he added.

“The quick pace of their (A&M) camp was kind of surprising,” Ledwik said. “I really didn’t get to work with Coach (B.J.) Anderson long enough to build a strong opinion of the program though. That’s not a negative comment, but I just didn’t get a lot of time.”

“I’ll just say that Texas and Texas A&M are at the higher part of my list,” said Ledwik. “I want to make a decision either after the summer or early during the football season. That’s the plan now.”

“I just want a school with good academics and a good, preferably winning, program,” he said. “If you have those then the rest sort of takes care of itself.”

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 02:33 PM

RB class of 2015 seems to be stacked:- Jay Bradford- Rodney Anderson- Soso Jamabo- Chris Warren I'm kind of hoping that we don't recruit any more in the 2014 class and take three in the 2015 class.

It's a great year for sure. I'd get greedy and try to wrap up all five:

Anderson- versatile in that you can put him the slot
Bradford- every down back, great size and amazing speed
Jamabo- every down guy or he ends up at another position
Stevenson- Daje type role, situational back you can use on sweeps and in the slot
Warren- already huge, least likely to stay at RB and someone you take no matter what

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 05:01 PM

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 05:03 PM

Also from 24/7, 2015 QB Ricky Town of Ventura, CA is expected in Austin this afternoon and 2015 QB Kyler Murray of Allen will be in town tomorrow.

Both guys are expected to receive offers so it should be a fun next couple of days.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 05:15 PM

Footage of the June 9th camp courtesy of OrangeBloods. The WR talent in attendance was excellent:

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Texas-Football-Camp-1116129;_ylt=AnghFFqzTlLDQu67Gg46Td6atJB4

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 05:24 PM

OrangeBloods interviews RB Leonard Fournette at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge:

http://vimeo.com/68137907

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 05:26 PM

Forgot to mention CB Jermaine Roberts is on his way as well.

sahoopster

06-11-2013, 06:05 PM

Warren- already huge, least likely to stay at RB and someone you take no matter what

Took my family to Dallas this weekend and on the way back home ran into him and a few others at a gas station outside of Austin. Was shocked at how big he was; my first thought was there is no way this kid is a RB. Will be interesting to see how he grows and develops.

TFloss32

06-11-2013, 08:54 PM

Took my family to Dallas this weekend and on the way back home ran into him and a few others at a gas station outside of Austin. Was shocked at how big he was; my first thought was there is no way this kid is a RB. Will be interesting to see how he grows and develops.

Every time I see an updated picture of that guy, he's bigger. And he does have NFL genes.

I've seen a few writers say he was the most physically impressive guy at the camp on Sunday, which I don't doubt.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 08:33 AM

According to OrangeBloods, RB Corey Avery of Dallas Carter will be on campus today or tomorrow.

http://247sports.com/Player/Corey-Avery-19489

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 11:28 AM

OrangeBloods also saying 2015 DT Daylon Mack has decided he will not be visiting Texas this week. Commitment to A&M coming soon.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 11:31 AM

Quotes from 2015 CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer after Sunday's camp (OrangeBloods):

"I showed them what I can do, that I went down here for a reason and TCU offered me for a reason," Boyd said of the UT camp visit.

"I'm thinking about Texas a lot right now," Boyd said. "I really just need to think on my own, see how I fit in there, if I'd be comfortable."

"I think of Curtis (Brown) first when I think of Texas. He came here and he's my first cousin. Then I think of winning, how they win a lot of games," Boyd said. "I can really picture myself playing for them."

"Really, I'm just going to look around and see if I like anything, but my mind is on Texas right now," Boyd said.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 02:12 PM

24/7 reporting the Foreman twins (WR Armanti Foreman and RB D'Onta Foreman) are making a return trip to Austin this weekend with their parents and grandmother. The staff has been insistent that the brothers and the family are on the same page before any decisions are made. Hopefully this one gets done in a few days.

Looks like this has already changed a bit. 24/7 now saying it will only be RB D'Onta Foreman and his mother on campus this weekend. These things change so we'll have to wait and see who shows up.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 02:16 PM

A few more notes from 24/7...

-TE Bryce Dixon of Ventura, CA did not accompany his teammate, 2015 QB Ricky Town, to Austin this week.

-WR Emanuel Porter of Dallas Lincoln is scheduled to be in Austin on Friday with his mother so they can meet with the staff.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 02:19 PM

S Jamal Adams released his Top 6 today (alpha order): Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M.

The real list is likely Florida, Texas and Texas A&M. I don't see him going anywhere else.

TFloss32

06-12-2013, 04:33 PM

2015 QB Kyler Murray has picked up a Texas offer, per 24/7.

Bloeddyr10

06-12-2013, 05:17 PM

2015 top QB Ricky Town are in Austin, and has been for a few hours.
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3rdCoastTexasBoy

06-12-2013, 08:21 PM

Where is he? Visiting Ohio State?

the chronic

06-12-2013, 09:38 PM

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 09:12 AM

Inside Texas saying 2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge and 2015 S Deionte Thompson should be in town on Friday.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 09:13 AM

2015 TE Jordan Davis officially de-committed from Florida State yesterday and is scheduled to be in College Station today where he is expected to commit to A&M.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 09:18 AM

Also from Inside Texas...

-DE Josh Malin of Cibolo Steele was at Wednesday evening's camp session and worked out at several positions; OT, DE and TE. No word yet if things will move forward with him but the staff was showing him a good amount of attention.

-2015 OL Connor Dyer of Mesquite Horn and 2015 OL/DL Josh Wariboko of Oklahoma City, OK are two guys that weren't able to make it to the June 9th camp but may be in town this weekend.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 10:29 AM

CB Jermaine Roberts (purple shirt)

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/329/958/958329.jpg

Bloeddyr10

06-13-2013, 11:27 AM

WR Dorian Leonard of Longview has committed to Texas, per HornsNation.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 11:56 AM

WR Dorian Leonard of Longview has committed to Texas, per HornsNation.

Whoa! That's a nice pick-up and completely unexpected. Someone knew the WR spot was filling up quickly.

I hope Porter still has a committable offer.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 11:57 AM

2015 QB Ricky Town of Ventura, CA has been officially offered.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 12:06 PM

Just a thought...Texas may accept an extra WR commitment for 2014 because of the possibility WR Cayleb Jones won't be back.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 12:29 PM

Short clip of 2015 QB Ricky Town throwing this morning:

https://vine.co/v/blTnF1vFiq2

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 12:31 PM

Don't hold your breath, but I've seen a few sites say there's a chance OL Jovan Pruitt finally makes it to campus tomorrow. I think he's offered if he does but the kid just never makes it to town.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:08 PM

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:16 PM

DE Solomon Thomas is on an unofficial visit to Alabama today, per 24/7.

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:20 PM

WR Dorian Leonard talks about his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“When Texas offered it didn't take me long to get down to those two schools,” Leonard said. “It changed things for me. I just kept doing more research, and the more research I did the more I realized Texas was the best fit.”

“Texas has a great academic program and that's the one thing that really set them apart,” Leonard said. “The way it's set up is good. I feel like I can go to Texas and succeed academically and the academic program is what I liked the most.”

“I had it in my mind for a while that Texas is where I wanted to be,” Leonard said. “I decided to go ahead and call the coaches today, but my mind has been made up for a while.”

“Everybody thinks Longview is an Oklahoma school because of Trent (Williams) and those guys,” Leonard said. “Hopefully now more people from here will look at Texas.”

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:23 PM

Picture of WR Dorian Leonard from Texas Tech's satellite camp in East Texas yesterday:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/955/957/957955.jpg

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:27 PM

Update on 2015 QB Ricky Town after the Texas camp (24/7). He will be visiting Georgia tomorrow:

“I've always been a Texas fan,” Town said. “I've always had Texas clothes and hats.”

“I remember Vince Young killed them (USC),” Town said. “I was really excited because I was the only one rooting for Texas. It was cool.”

“It's awesome. It's an honor,” Town said. “To receive something so big from this program is a blessing.”

“It was awesome to build that relationship (with Major Applewhite),” Town said. “He's a great guy. I'm definitely compatible with him. I really liked working with him.”

“I feel comfortable with it (UT offering other QBs),” Town said. “They said they're very interested in me and I'm very interested in them.”

“Absolutely,” Town said. “They're really high on my list. I really liked what I saw – everything.”

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 02:34 PM

Film on WR Dorian Leonard:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:9141267

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 04:41 PM

UCLA offers an 8th grader from Southlake:

http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2013/06/ucla-offers-scholarship-to-8th-grade-quarterback-from-southlake/

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 04:48 PM

2015 TE Jordan Davis has committed to A&M.

the chronic

06-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Update on 2015 QB Ricky Town after the Texas camp (24/7).

Great quotes. The coaches apparently walked away pretty damn impressed with him.

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/720/958/958720.jpg

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/713/958/958713.jpg

TFloss32

06-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Video interview with DE Solomon Thomas from OrangeBloods:

http://vimeo.com/68330473

Bloeddyr10

06-13-2013, 05:26 PM

Video interview with DE Solomon Thomas from OrangeBloods:

http://vimeo.com/68330473

They have an interview with DB Jamal Adams as well.

http://vimeo.com/68219970

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 08:45 AM

Some notes from 24/7...

-OL Jovan Pruitt and S Payton Hendrix of Dallas Bishop Dunne are supposed to be on campus today.

-2015 DT Daylon Mack is supposedly opening his recruitment up again. His mother isn't happy that he seems to be rushing the process. With that said, A&M is still the overwhelming favorite and he'd be committed right now if he had his parents' blessing.

-S Arrion Springs has decided to make his commitent at the The Opening. The bad news is he's headed for an unofficial visit to Oregon on June 18th, but the good news is the Texas staff will get the last word as he'll be in Austin on June 28th before heading to The Opening.

-It appears that A&M is out front for OL Zach Ledwik after he visited College Station recently. He cited the "small town feel" as something he can relate to and he likes the engineering school. He's not sure if he wants to make a decision soon or wait to take official visits in the fall.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 08:52 AM

S Jamal Adams is unofficially visiting Florida this weekend, per 24/7.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 10:20 AM

2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill is on campus, according to 24/7.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 10:54 AM

Several unofficial reports that WR Emanuel Porter is on campus and has committed to Texas.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 10:59 AM

24/7 saying Texas is hosting a punter today. Corbin Daly of Charlotte, NC is in town.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/596720/#highlights/43852373

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 11:02 AM

Some good reads from Barking Carnival on the offense and defensive schemes we're seeing from UT. I don't know how many of y'all are familiar with LonghornScott, but he makes things pretty simple to understand.

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2013/6/11/4419744/spring-clinging-part-2#comments

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 11:49 AM

2015 QB Kyler Murray of Allen discusses his Texas offer (HornsNation):

“Definitely excited about Texas,” he said. “With the A&M offer people say ‘Blah, blah, blah’ and whatever. That’s not true. I am definitely weighing my options and am highly interested in Texas. They do everything I like. I love the coaches. We’ll have a better relationship as this goes on. But I love everything about Texas right now.”

“Basically he (Mack Brown) said that he was all in,” Murray said. “They like what I can do. They said they need a guy that can move around and throw the ball at the same time. I can do all of that. He definitely likes me and wants me to come down.”

“Whether he (Murray's father) hates them or not, he definitely loves Coach Brown and Coach [Major] Applewhite,” Murray said. “He is good friends with Bruce Chambers so he’s psyched.”

“Texas A&M, I mean, yes, of course, it’s a big thing that my dad went there,” he said. “If it wasn’t Texas A&M it wouldn’t be this big. People wouldn’t be making as big a deal about it as they are. To me, Texas A&M is just another school. I’m going to look at it the same as every other school. I have a good relationship with the coaches. I’m just going to go wherever I feel is best for me. Texas, I definitely have an interest in Texas. Wherever I go is where I am meant to be.”

“I’m still 15,” he said, laughing. “It is crazy with the state championship, all the offers, the attention. It is a dream to be a young kid and be able to go wherever you want to play football, and I have that chance. It’s pretty cool.”

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 11:52 AM

2015 QB Ricky Town's father talks about the trip to Austin (HornsNation):

“We liked it a lot. They’re straight shooters. They're genuine dudes,” Town said. "It’s a good fit. It’s not one of those schools that’s like, ‘blah, blah.’ They get down to business and they wanted to see very specific stuff and know that you were interested in them. I think they hit it off with Ricky really well.”

“Their stadium is huge. Top-notch facilities. It’s just a classy place,” Town said. “I think it’s a really good fit. It’s just a matter if him really seeing these top three or five schools he’s interested in and going from there.”

“He (Mack Brown) has to put on his recruiting face and he’s a very friendly and cordial guy, very talkative and informative,” Town said. “But when I asked if he had any advice for the kid, his recruiting face came off. He got real intimate."

“He talked about what you really have to do, and he gave us genuine, genuine information and advice. There were a couple times when he was more of a family member than a coach at this point. He gave extremely valid and great advice.”

“Texas may have caused us to slow it down a little bit,” Rick Town said. “You can’t just jump into decision. His mom wants to see the school before he commits, so we really starting thinking about us coming to a game at Texas, a game at Alabama, a game at a couple other schools and really get a feel before we commit.”

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 11:57 AM

More quotes from 2015 DE/LB Anthony Wheeler of Dallas Skyline (HornsNation):

“I want to keep the linebacker tradition going at Skyline,” he said. “There is a little bit of pressure because so many good linebackers have come out of Skyline. Some are doing good in college. It’s a lot of pressure.”

“It went pretty good down there (in Austin),” he said. “I actually played linebacker some. They played me at defensive end, too, and I did pretty good with that. I liked the way the whole camp went, the presentations about the school and the way the coaches treated everyone. I liked how the camp went.”

“I actually like linebacker the best but it really doesn’t matter where I play,” he said. “They are very similar. I feel like I like linebacker more because of the mental part of the game. You have to train yourself more to understand the game and show how much more critical you can be.”

“He (Manny Diaz) talked to me and said that he liked the way I look,” Wheeler said. “He just told me I need to work on the mental part of the game and on my footwork some. He sees me being a good prospect in 2015.”

“My goal was just to show what all I could do, how good of a player I could be and to see how the coaches interact with other players during the camp,” he said. “It’s a family atmosphere at Texas.”

“UT, SMU, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, LSU and OU (are the favorites),” he said.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 11:59 AM

2015 RB Jay Bradford says he considered comitting to Texas last Sunday (HornsNation):

“I really wanted to commit,” Bradford said. “But I’ve got to have more time to think about things.”

“When I got that offer from the Mack Brown, my heart kind of just stopped,” he said. “I was like, ‘Wait, what? An offer from the Mack Brown?’ I was speechless."

“He’s (Mack Brown) one of a kind,” he said. “He’s funny, he knows what he’s talking about, he has so much experience and one thing I really did like was his office. You don’t see an office like that anywhere. It was amazing. I liked that. I held the rings and held the Heisman. Whew, that Heisman was heavy.”

“I talked to my grandma and grandpa all about it. They’re leaning toward Texas because it is close to home and it’s a great school for business, and I want to go into business,” he said. “But I’ve got a few more years to think about this stuff.”

“It was hard to get my name out there coming from such a small school,” Bradford said. “I guess now the word is getting out.”

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 12:04 PM

2015 WR Kemah Siverand gives an update on his recruitment (HornsNation):

“The (Texas) staff was pretty cool with me,” Siverand said. “I like the staff and I could see myself playing for Texas. But I could also see myself playing at some other universities as well.”

“Texas took their time and brought in two professors from my major that I want to major in, engineering,” Siverand said. “I don’t think any other university would do that. I know I’m going to be taking an official visit to Texas next year.”

“My mom, she said she could see me going there because she likes the staff and they have good mentors, and she likes coach Brown because he’s honest,” Siverand said. “That’s the one thing she really liked about the coaches, they’re honest.”

“It’s still a long way away,” Siverand said. “I did not tell them I was going to commit or anything and they got excited and said I might commit. That wasn’t what I said. I just have to watch what I say.”

“Texas rolled out the red carpet for me, they did all this for me and they really want me,” he said. “It’s been meaningful to me. Like I said, I could see myself at Texas someday.”

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 12:13 PM

Take a look at these Texas Longhorn yoga poses. I'm a big fan of "the Diaz" and the "AD Head in the Sand":

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/295161/lhn-yoga.jpg

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 12:32 PM

Several unofficial reports that WR Emanuel Porter is on campus and has committed to Texas.

As of an hour ago, 24/7 saying he's not quite in Austin yet but his mother is with him. This should get done today.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 03:13 PM

WR Emanuel Porter is in the books, per 24/7.

TheMex

06-14-2013, 04:02 PM

Geoff Ketchum ‏@gkketch 26sApparently, we've seen the second "sike!!!" moment of the day. Nothing official yet with Emmanuel Porter... Yet is a key word.

Bloeddyr10

06-14-2013, 04:21 PM

I honestly believe this is the first time I've seen Jermaine Roberts being close to smile on a picture. The person on the left goes as "Coach Lee", but I'm not sure if that's St. Augustines head coach?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMvVX1cCYAAUZMU.jpg:large

Another one alongside Quandre Diggs
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMuv24QCEAEYJ80.jpg:large

DMX7

06-14-2013, 05:51 PM

I don't get why the practice field is grass but the stadium surface is turf. Stupid.

Ballin42

06-14-2013, 06:34 PM

The outside practice field is grass and the bubble is turf...

ThePop

06-14-2013, 06:40 PM

24/7 saying Texas is hosting a punter today. Corbin Daly of Charlotte, NC is in town.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/596720/#highlights/43852373

committed

leemajors

06-14-2013, 08:05 PM

Another one alongside Quandre Diggs
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMuv24QCEAEYJ80.jpg:large

wtf kinda filter is that

bluetrumpet

06-14-2013, 09:24 PM

So is Porter committed or not? Who is the decommit that wants to recommit?

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 09:26 PM

So is Porter committed or not? Who is the decommit that wants to recommit?

Porter is official.

There hasn't been any follow-up to that de-commitment rumor. If it's true, most assume it's Gresham.

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 09:30 PM

Quotes from P Corbin Daly and his kicking coach on his commitment to Texas (24/7). He was offered a full ride so he'll count against scholarship numbers:

“It feels fantastic,” Daly said. “I'm so excited. I can't wait to play here.”

“I've always loved Texas,” Daly said. “Growing up I always told myself I want to play at Texas. It finally came true and I'm excited by that. I love the state, too. It's a heck of a state.”

“He's a great guy. He's such a nice guy,” Daly said of Longhorn coach Mack Brown. “He's a family man. He really cared about family relationship.”

“I grew up loving this place. It's amazing that I got the opportunity to come here.”

"Corbin is as ready as they come for a high school punter," Sailer said. "His athleticism, natural ability, and confidence point towards immediate success. I expect Corbin to be an All-Conference (or) All-American Player in his time at Texas."

"Corbin has been training with Chris Sailer Kicking for some time now. He proved himself time and time again. I'm not surprised Texas pulled the trigger. They got a good one!"

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 09:39 PM

P Corbin Daly
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMwstwsCYAA_PmF.jpg

TheMex

06-14-2013, 09:47 PM

Orangebloods continues to claim that Porter has NOT committed and now there are quotes out there.

"I'm going to wait a little longer" "My mom wants me to wait a little longer."

TFloss32

06-14-2013, 10:02 PM

Orangebloods continues to claim that Porter has NOT committed and now there are quotes out there.

"I'm going to wait a little longer" "My mom wants me to wait a little longer."

Yeah, sorry bluetrumpet. 24/7 says yes, OrangeBloods says no.

The pay sites haven't been able to nail this one down all day.

TFloss32

06-15-2013, 11:49 AM

Per 24/7, the Foreman brothers, their mother and grandmother are currently on campus.

TFloss32

06-15-2013, 11:51 AM

Also from 24/7, CB Nick Watkins said recently that contact with Texas has pretty much been non-existent.

Sisk

06-15-2013, 03:21 PM

La Grange OT Zach Ledwik has committed to Texas A&M.

Thompson

06-15-2013, 03:44 PM

Why does Ledwik have so many offers if he's only a 2-star? Are the offers based on significant potential room for development, or is this just another case of inaccurate rivals ratings?

ThePop

06-15-2013, 06:14 PM

meh I wouldn't really pay attention to rivals stars/rankings. 247's composite rankings are the way to go.
That said I think he has a normal amount of offers for a 3 star.

bluetrumpet

06-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Who is the new TE commit?

ThePop

06-15-2013, 08:29 PM

John Thomas from Trinity Valley CC. Originally committed to LSU before going Juco. Good pickup.

TheMex

06-15-2013, 08:32 PM

Max Olson ‏@max_olson 45s
New #Texas commit John Thomas is a big 6-6 TE from Trinity Valley C.C. Former #LSU commit in high school. #longhorns

TFloss32

06-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Why does Ledwik have so many offers if he's only a 2-star? Are the offers based on significant potential room for development, or is this just another case of inaccurate rivals ratings?

It's probably a reflection of him not getting to camps earlier and being from a small town. You can usually tell from a minute of film what kind of prospect you're looking at.

lolwat

06-16-2013, 09:56 AM

La Grange OT Zach Ledwik has committed to Texas A&M. You do realize this is the Texas recruiting thread and not the aggy recruiting thread, right?

TheMex

06-16-2013, 10:35 AM

You do realize this is the Texas recruiting thread and not the aggy recruiting thread, right?
We were recruiting him as well. He was our top OL that we were going after and committed to another school.

Sisk

06-16-2013, 10:50 AM

You do realize this is the Texas recruiting thread and not the aggy recruiting thread, right?

We were recruiting him as well. He was our top OL that we were going after and committed to another school.

ThePop

06-16-2013, 10:57 AM

I hope a 2-3 star guy wasn't our top target

TheMex

06-16-2013, 11:51 AM

I hope a 2-3 star guy wasn't our top target
Realistically yes. We're not getting Cameron Robinson.

Needs More Bourbon

06-16-2013, 02:13 PM

We were recruiting him as well. He was our top OL that we were going after and committed to another school.

Gerry Hamilton said Texas had backed off after deciding to load up on WRs. We thought he was good enough to play here and almost certainly wouldn't have gotten him if we had kept trying, but I don't think he was any longer our top OL target. In fact, I'm not sure there is one for 2014; I think we're content with Cuney and big OL classes in 2013 and 2015.

TheMex

06-16-2013, 02:52 PM

Gerry Hamilton said Texas had backed off after deciding to load up on WRs. We thought he was good enough to play here and almost certainly wouldn't have gotten him if we had kept trying, but I don't think he was any longer our top OL target. In fact, I'm not sure there is one for 2014; I think we're content with Cuney and big OL classes in 2013 and 2015.
I agree but the Aggie post was relevant nonetheless.

TheMex

06-16-2013, 02:52 PM

RB D'Onta Foreman got his offer.

DMX7

06-16-2013, 03:24 PM

wtf kinda filter is that

Probably some shitty ass HDR filter.

leemajors

06-16-2013, 03:45 PM

HDR blends multiple images, this looks more likea tilt shift thing

TFloss32

06-17-2013, 09:16 AM

Quotes from the father of the Foreman brothers (24/7):

“I can tell you without a doubt that Texas is the top school now,” Mr. Foreman said on Saturday. “With the visit going the way it did, it made both mom and grandma very happy. They ironed out the details about D’Onta’s offer and everyone is very happy about it all. The University of Texas is definitely sitting on top now for both of my sons.”

“Texas is first (for Armanti),” Mr. Foreman said. “But after them it’s in no order. The other schools he’s considering are Oregon, USC, Florida and Miami. Kansas State and Oklahoma are also out there, but it’s those top five for right now, with the Longhorns being the top school.”

“Texas is Texas. We’ve always had a great amount of respect for them and have always liked them as a program,” Mr. Foreman said. “For them to offer both of my sons and provide them with a chance to play together is big. It’s very big. They already thought a lot of Texas and the coaches before this happened, so now that everything is set and in order, well I can’t stress how big of a deal this is to them."

“Like I said, there’s no doubt that the University of Texas is on top. They’re the favorite, hands down.”

TFloss32

06-17-2013, 12:28 PM

OrangeBloods reporting RB D'Onta Foreman called the coaches last night with the intent to commit, but was unable to get through. He said he'll try again today. No word on Armanti but you have to think he'll follow suit.

TFloss32

06-17-2013, 04:52 PM

OL Connor Mayes of Van Alstyne has committed to Minnesota.

ThePop

06-17-2013, 04:56 PM

How ridiculous would it be if D'onta committed but Armanti went somewhere else.

DesignatedT

06-17-2013, 06:15 PM

Jamal Adams tweet

Jamal Adams ‏@ThaJudgeKO 1h
Thinking about committing before the season so I can concentrate on helping my team win a state championship !!
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Florida in the lead?

ThePop

06-17-2013, 06:21 PM

Jamal Adams tweet

Florida in the lead?

Unfortunately, it's looking that way. He went from a heavy Texas lean, to an A&M lean, and now Florida is on top.

the chronic

06-17-2013, 07:57 PM

Jamal Adams tweet

Florida in the lead?

From his twitter he loves Florida and his Dad looks into it as well. Doesn't hurt his Godfather is a coach at Florida. But of course the killer is him talking about wrapping up his recruitment right after visiting. I'd said he is solid Florida lean at this point.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BM2MuqECMAAlwQk.jpg:large

ATX_Horn

06-18-2013, 07:20 AM

Unfortunately, it's looking that way. He went from a heavy Texas lean, to an A&M lean, and now Florida is on top.

I think the message boards are making too much of a recruits comments after a visit. I still think he ends up at Texas until proven otherwise.

TFloss32

06-18-2013, 08:46 AM

QB Jerrod Heard puts on the helmet cam at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge:

http://vimeo.com/68587384

TFloss32

06-18-2013, 11:49 AM

Top 10 softest non-conference schedules for 2013:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/bruce-feldman/22464158/top-10-softest-non-conference-schedules

TFloss32

06-18-2013, 11:53 AM

Update on LB Cameron Hampton of Dallas Carter (24/7):

“Everything has been going great since I committed to Texas,” said Hampton. “I really like that I don’t have to worry about recruiting anymore. That’s actually the best part of it."

“Now I get to focus on my season and getting better as a player instead of worrying about the recruiting process. It’s been real nice. No more stress.”

“I still hear from a lot of schools,” he said. “Ohio State, Oklahoma State, USC and Florida are still probably recruiting me the hardest. I tell them not to even worry about me, but they keep on. I tell them that I’m definitely a Longhorn and that won’t be changing. I’m not worried about other schools besides Texas.”

“I’m definitely 100-percent committed to the Horns,” said Hampton. “I don’t care about any other schools. I talk to Coach Diaz at least two or three times a week. We talk often and have a great relationship. I don’t want to be anywhere else. I’m a Longhorn for life.”

“It was a lot of fun to participate and hang out with my future teammates and coaches (at the June 2nd camp),” Hampton said. “I enjoyed hanging out with the other commits the most. I’ve gotten to know them very well and I feel like we’re all already a family. A lot of those guys are now my best friends, especially Jerrod Heard. He and I are very tight and are always talking about Texas.”

“We’re going to be doing big things soon,” he said. “We’re all focused on getting things turned around down there and I’m very happy to be a part of that. Texas is 100-percent real. We’re coming back and we’re going to win a lot. Other teams need to be on the lookout.”

TFloss32

06-18-2013, 12:02 PM

CB Jermaine Roberts talks about his recent trip to Austin (OrangeBloods):

"It was fun knowing that (Akina) does some of the things I already train for with my high school coach. Coach Akina spends a lot more time on it but it's similar things, so I liked that," Roberts said. "It's mostly different types of movements, putting your body in different positions, things like that."

"That was my first time working out with him but he's a cool coach," Roberts said. "He's always energized and ready to work."

"That was also my first time really walking around the campus by myself, seeing different things. It's a big campus, but it's cool since it's right by downtown there is lots to do and everybody is cool."

"It just made me even more solid with my commit, knowing that's the place for me, my relationship with the coaches and how they treat their players, knowing I'll do a great job there with coach Akina."

"I'm just going to shut it (recruiting) down right now. I'm still lifting and running with my teammates, but that's about it," Roberts said.

TFloss32

06-18-2013, 02:10 PM

Quotes from JUCO TE John Thomas (24/7). He is scheduled to enroll at UT in Summer 2014:

“The first time I talked to Texas was three weeks ago,” Thomas said. “Maybe now that I'm here in Texas it's different than when I was from Louisiana.”

“I just happened to be in town so I just went there,” Thomas said. “They showed me a lot of stuff. They showed me around the Moncrief Complex and I got to look at all of the trophies, the lounge, the locker room and the weight room. It was a good visit.”

“He (Mack Brown) was very excited,” Thomas said. “It was my first time ever talking to Coach Brown and my heart bumping kind of fast. I told myself I just needed to relax. He basically said that if I'm 100-percent committed to them then they'll be 100-percent committed to me. That was pretty much it.”

“My junior year of high school I was an OK blocker, but now I'm driving bigger kids off the ball,” Thomas said. “I'm much more disciplined in my footwork and technique. I've always been that guy who can attack vertically and make plays.”

“My education is important to me and I'm majoring in communications,” Thomas said. “Texas has it's own network and that really stood out. My mom can come see my play all of my home games and all of the Big 12 games. We actually just moved to DeSoto, so everything is right around there where she can make it.”

“I don't know about all of the big expectations. I'm there just to put in work,” Thomas said. “That's all I want to do is go in and work hard. I'm going to do everything I can to play and if I end up starting then it happens. If the coaches want me to be a backup guy who comes in and makes plays then I'll be the best I can doing that."

Bloeddyr10

06-19-2013, 10:03 AM

I don't know if it has been posted in here before, but USA Today have a serie about St. Augustine High School and their preparations prior to this season. The serie are called Next Year Now.

3rd episode is about RB Leonard Fournette.
http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/videos/video/0000013f-42f0-d771-a97f-c2f6790d0000?showComments=true

4th is about DB commit Jermaine Roberts.
http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/videos/video/0000013f-57e7-d067-af3f-d7eff9760000

Episode 1.
http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/videos/video/0000013f-1fe2-d771-a97f-9ff6302a0000?showComments=true

Episode 2.
http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/videos/video/0000013f-343f-d771-a97f-b4bf970e0000?showComments=true

The Reckoning

06-19-2013, 04:07 PM

Top 10 softest non-conference schedules for 2013:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/bruce-feldman/22464158/top-10-softest-non-conference-schedules

UTSA :lol

the chronic

06-19-2013, 04:26 PM

You can't make this shit up...:lol

Barbie releases A&M Yell Leader dolls

http://www.kvue.com/news/state/AM-Yell-Leader-is-new-Barbie-collection-doll-212133471.html

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/assets_c/2013/06/AMBarbieDolls-thumb-565x343.jpg

DMX7

06-19-2013, 07:10 PM

HDR blends multiple images, this looks more likea tilt shift thing

Nah, tilt shift looks totally different.

benefactor

06-19-2013, 07:24 PM

You can't make this shit up...

Barbie releases A&M Yell Leader dolls

http://www.kvue.com/news/state/AM-Yell-Leader-is-new-Barbie-collection-doll-212133471.html
:lol

TFloss32

06-20-2013, 08:47 AM

Texas is contemplating a move on S Payton Hendrix of Dallas Bishop Dunne (24/7). He camped at UT last Friday:

http://247sports.com/Player/Payton-Hendrix-30241

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCCKp0tKRz4

“Recruiting for me has blown up,” said Hendrix. “I have 19 offers now. I don’t have any favorites or anything like that though. I’m just open to everyone. The schools that have recently come on strong though are ones like Texas, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Iowa and Washington. They’re all recruiting me pretty hard.”

“The contact with Texas actually started about a month before spring football started,” said Hendrix. “Coach (Bruce) Chambers came by and saw me workout. Ever since then they’ve been talking to me and recruiting me.”

“I visited Texas on Friday and it went really good,” Hendrix said. “It was my first visit there. It sort of opened my eyes to their program down there. I really like the staff they have at Texas, especially Coach (Duane) Akina. I had a chance to do a 1-on-1 workout with him and that was a big deal to me. I really like Texas now for sure. It’s a nice place and they have a great campus.”

“I didn’t receive an offer but we did talk about it some,” said Hendrix. “They want to bring in like five or six defensive backs in my class, which is something we talked about. Coach Akina told me they currently have some offers out right now to other guys, but that one could be coming my way soon.”

“I think that if they did end up offering I would be very grateful and it would be an honor to receive it,” Hendrix said. “I’d have to say that they would be one of my top schools when I narrowed it down and I’d have to consider them a lot. They’re DBU, so as a defensive back, you have to look at them hard if they offer. They’re one of the best.”

TFloss32

06-20-2013, 08:49 AM

TE Bryce Dixon says Texas is currently recruiting him the hardest, according to Rivals.

He was unable to make it to Austin last week with his teammate, 2015 QB Ricky Town.

Bloeddyr10

06-20-2013, 02:11 PM

Interesting, and quite scary, read on D'haquille Williams and his decommitment, from a poster on one of the 247 boards.

basically the reason why he decommitted and maybe wants to go elsewhere is because of his home environment.

sometime after his commitment, he attended a party at his aunt's in laplace or something like that and some thugs came by and killed his 16 year old cousin. they later found a note at the house saying that d'haquille was next.

next day, DW gets mugged and robbed at a gas station as his cell phone and wallet are stolen.

he then flies to colorado to stay with a relative and get away from it all. basically, he's scared to come home to that environment.

Bloeddyr10

06-20-2013, 02:15 PM

Interview with TE Tyler Luatua of La Mirada (Cali.), from Orangebloods.

http://vimeo.com/68627103

Interview with '15 WR DeMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill, from Orangebloods.
http://vimeo.com/68729521

For some reason, I can't play any of the videos, so I don't know if it's positive or negative?

Vito Corleone

06-20-2013, 02:20 PM

TFloss32

06-20-2013, 02:35 PM

Video of the day VY graduated from Texas:

http://www.texassports.com/allaccess/?media=393801

Bloeddyr10

06-20-2013, 02:42 PM

No kid should have to go through that. He needs to get the hell out of Texas and stay as far away as possible.

I believe these incidents happened in Louisiana, but I'm not sure where Laplace is? I'm not that much into US geographic.

TFloss32

06-20-2013, 03:01 PM

I believe these incidents happened in Louisiana, but I'm not sure where Laplace is? I'm not that much into US geographic.

Yeah, the rumors have it happening in his hometown of LaPlace. Looks like it's about 30 miles west of New Orleans close to Lake Pontchartrain.

No idea if that whole story is true but I did see someone link an article about a 16-year old kid killed at a house party in that town.

Bloeddyr10

06-20-2013, 05:31 PM

I found this because I'm a Lil Snupe fan, but apparently one of the top players in the state of Texas for the '16 class, RB Kameron Martin, have a Texas wall and curtains. Don't know if I'm putting to much into it, but in Europe you wouldn't do that unless you are a hardcore, passionate and very dedicated fan.

https://vine.co/v/bLwLhY2JiLq

TFloss32

06-21-2013, 08:39 AM

Update on 2015 QB Chason Virgil of West Mesquite (24/7):

“It’s been over a week since I’ve received that Texas offer, so I have had some time to think about it,” said Virgil. “It’s a great feeling to know you have one from a school like Texas. Going down there, I really wanted that offer, so to get it was a blessing for me. It was a little shocking, but I was confident that I would get it.”

“I’ve been talking to Coach Applewhite some since I left Austin,” he said. "I called him up a couple of times and told him thank you for offering me and for working with me when I was down there."

"He’s a great quarterback coach. It’s nice to learn from someone who played at the position. Not only that, but played at the position of the school that you’re talking about going to. He’s a great coach and a great guy.”

“That Texas offer was sort of a game-changer for me,” said Virgil. "It definitely affects my recruitment. To have them label me as one of the top players in the state means a lot and, at the same time, it helps my recruitment out. People see that you’re offered from Texas and they take notice. It’s definitely a big deal for me.”

“Right now I’m just letting everything play out,” Virgil said. "I’m at least going to wait until after my junior year. I don’t want to make a decision until it’s over with, at the earliest. I’m not really trying to think about it. But after next year, during my offseason, we'll see what happens then."

“Right now I don’t have any favorites,” he added. "I’m wide open with my recruitment and am interested in anyone who’s interested in me. There are a few schools like Texas, Auburn and UCLA that have my attention early on, but they aren’t what I’d say are my top three or anything like that. I’m open to everyone.”

“The most important thing to me when I do pick a school is just feeling comfortable,” said Virgil. "I want to feel like a big family when I’m on campus. Other than that, I want a good quarterback coach, a good system that fits me and a school that offers a great education.”

TFloss32

06-21-2013, 10:33 AM

The latest with RB D'Onta Foreman and his twin brother, WR Armanti Foreman (HornsNation). Looks like Texas isn't going to take one without the other:

“I told him (Larry Porter) that I want to commit, and he was proud and happy,” D’Onta said. “He said they really like me and they’re glad I committed, but he couldn’t accept my commitment yet because he had to go through Mack [Brown], because everything goes through Mack first.”

“I really don’t know what he’ll (Armanti) do,” D’Onta said. “I talked to him about it and he’d really like to play with me, but he has a lot of options. He doesn’t want to choose right now. It’s kind of crazy, because he knows Texas is a wonderful fit for him. But he’s been saying, ‘I want to weigh my options. I want to take my visits.’ That’s mostly what it is, he wants to take his visits.”

“To me, I think it’s going to come down to Texas or Texas A&M for Armanti,” D’Onta said. “It would kind of surprise me if he went to another school. I honestly feel like he wants to go to Texas. I honestly feel that he’s eventually going to say, ‘Forget it, I want to play with you and we’re going to do this thing together."

“He wants to play at Texas, but he also wants to weigh his options. He’s stuck in between those two things and he’s really in a hard place. He told me he’s been thinking about it a lot. He really doesn’t know.”

TFloss32

06-21-2013, 10:36 AM

S Jason Hall of South Grand Prairie talks about where his recruitment stands (HornsNation). It was mentioned on 24/7 this morning that Texas could pull back on both Hall and S John Bonney if LB/S Edwin Freeman commits before they do:

“Right now, I couldn’t really tell you the heads or tails of it,” Hall said. “It’s still the summer. I don’t know. I’m still committed. I’ll just lay the things out and see how things work out.”

“It was a big thing,” Hall said. “As a kid watching Texas football and living in Texas, I’m not saying the offer was a shocker, but it was an overwhelming feeling.”

“I feel like some people are putting me on the spot with, ‘Is he gonna decommit? Is he going to stay committed?’” Hall said. “People are making a big scene about it. Texas and Nebraska are both great schools, don’t get me wrong.”

“They both have great attributes of what I’m looking for,” he said. “It’s going to be a hard thing to decide on. I really couldn’t tell you right now.”

TFloss32

06-21-2013, 10:39 AM

A few quotes from 2015 DT Daylon Mack of Gladewater (HornsNation):

“The reason I didn’t make my decision earlier was Texas,” Mack said. “Texas did tell me they’re going to get it turned around, so I want to see for myself if it does get turned around. They told me they’re on the rise and they’re going to be good. They said, ‘Don’t commit early. Watch us and see for yourself.’”

“Winning could really change that,” he said. “If Texas comes on with it and has a good, winning season, I just might change my mind. I really am thinking about going there, even if they don’t win the national championship. Even if they have an 8-5 season I’m still considering them because they were my childhood favorite team growing up.”

ThePop

06-21-2013, 10:44 AM

Lol @ 8-5. He has low standards.
Does he think we went 5-7 each of the last few seasons?

TFloss32

06-21-2013, 11:50 AM

Lol @ 8-5. He has low standards.
Does he think we went 5-7 each of the last few seasons?

It's quite suprising at times how little some of these kids know about the programs that recruit them.

DMX7

06-22-2013, 08:49 AM

DMX7

06-23-2013, 11:08 AM

Bloeddyr10

06-23-2013, 01:59 PM

Not that it means a damn thing, but check this out from last week:

Saw that picture 3 times last night, and missed Fournettes "HookEm" all three times! Thanks for pointing out!

playblair

06-23-2013, 09:10 PM

348952659841134592

Ballin42

06-23-2013, 09:38 PM

So I guess he isn't kicked off the team?

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 08:24 AM

So I guess he isn't kicked off the team?

He's not with the team or in school this summer. I think it's still up in the air whether he returns or not.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 08:25 AM

S Jamal Adams tweeted over the weekend that he wants to make his commitment in August.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 08:41 AM

Update on S Arrion Springs after his unofficial visit to Oregon last week (HornsNation):

“Oregon is definitely No. 1,” Springs said. “Yeah, they’re No. 1.”

“It was awesome. It exceeded my expectations,” Springs said. “It’s a great time to be at Oregon, and they’re doing big things right now. The vibe was good and they’re doing good things. Nothing but positives.”

“I’m just going to hear their (Texas') last pitch before I go make my decision,” he said. “My mom and I will go up that day and visit and hang out with Mack Brown and coach [Duane] Akina before I go to Oregon (for The Opening).”

“We all get along well and click,” he said. “Coach [John] Neal, he’s like a father figure to me and a great person. Me and coach [Scott] Frost get along great, and me and coach [Mark] Helfrich get along, too. The whole staff was great. There isn’t a thing about them I don’t like or don’t want to be a part of.”

“I’m not really too worried about it,” he said. “Oregon is really not that far for me to come back home sometimes, and I’m ready to get away. I’ve been here my whole life. Eugene seems like the place to be.”

“They’re pretty much opposites,” Springs said. “Texas is a big city and Eugune is a small college town. They both have great fan support and facilities, great DB coaches. It’s just how I feel there, since I’m going to be there for a long time.”

“I’m leaning toward Oregon a lot harder now,” he said, “but I’m sure coach Akina and Mack Brown have some tricks up their sleeve for my final visit there.”

3rdCoastTexasBoy

06-24-2013, 09:17 AM

Welp... Nike wins again.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 10:21 AM

RB/FB Daniel Gresham has committed to Louisville.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 10:53 AM

Quotes from LB/S Edwin Freeman of Arlington Bowie (24/7):

“It was a great visit (the June 2nd camp),” said Freeman. “I wasn’t planning on going down there originally, but the coaches told me that they really wanted me back down on campus, so I decided to go. I’m glad I did because I had a really good time and it was a lot of fun. The coaches treated me good like always and that was my favorite part, especially getting to hang out with Coach (Duane) Akina.”

“Everything is still about the same,” Freeman said. “Texas is still my top school. They’re my number one without a doubt and none of the other two schools are close to them. After Texas though, it’s Texas A&M and then TCU as my number three, but Texas is definitely my favorite.”

“I wanted to get down there (Baton Rouge) soon, but now I don’t know,” he said. “I’m now trying to go to The Opening, so I don’t know about my LSU trip. I’m not sure what’s going to happen with that now."

“I’d still like to go check them (LSU) out, but I’m not too worried about it,” he added. “I guess I'll have to see what happens, but I’m not too worried about it.”

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 10:55 AM

Euless Trinity's recruiting coordinator talks about the recruitment of 2015 OL Patrick Vahe (24/7):

“I can tell you he likes Texas a lot,” said the source. “He really, really likes them and they're his favorite team. He talks about them a lot and tells everyone they're his favorite team. I thought by now he might have already committed, especially after his cousins (the Teuhema brothers) committed. They’ve talked to him about it as well and are recruiting him for Texas.”

“I really don’t think he goes anywhere else (other than Texas),” the source told Horns247. “Like I said, he’s always made it clear he loves Texas and now, with Maea and Sione going there, I’m pretty sure it’s going to happen, I just don’t know when. I could see it going down as soon as tomorrow, but since it hasn’t happened yet, I wouldn’t be surprised if it was next year.”

“He’s very high on Texas and is still sort of in shock that they offered him,” said Thompson. “He’s still been very excited about everything that transpired. A lot of schools have looked at him since the Longhorns have offered, and before, but Texas is the one he seems the highest on.”

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 10:56 AM

24/7 saying S Arrion Springs' last visit to Austin is scheduled for this Friday.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 02:02 PM

Update on 2015 S Larry Pryor of Sulphur Springs (24/7):

“If it ended today I'd pick Texas,” Pryor said. “I'm not done though. I've still got a ways to go.”

“It's the coaches,” Pryor said. “They've shown me a lot of interest so far, and the fact that it's DBU speaks for itself.”

“He's (Mack Brown) real fun,” Pryor said. “He was funny. He showed me around his office and everything. It was fun.”

“I honestly don't know,” Pryor said. “I was just a kid who grew up in Texas liking Texas I guess.”

“They (Texas coaches) wanted me to come to a camp, but I told them I had a pretty good feel for them,” Pryor said. “I'm just trying to get out and see some other schools.”

“They (Texas A&M) said I probably won't be getting an offer soon,” Pryor said. “As of right now that's what they've said."

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 02:05 PM

Per 24/7, looks like 2015 DT Daylon Mack visiting Austin is back on. Scheduled for this Thursday.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 02:19 PM

Not that it means a damn thing, but check this out from last week:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNZeNASCcAAIh6V.jpg:large

Hard to envision any scenario where Texas lands Fournette, but having his best friend can't hurt. I hope they take their officials to Texas together.

TFloss32

06-24-2013, 03:31 PM

Not that UT had much of a shot in the first place, but OrangeBloods saying ATH Davion Hall is no longer considering Texas.

TheMex

06-24-2013, 03:51 PM

Per 24/7, looks like 2015 DT Daylon Mack visiting Austin is back on. Scheduled for this Thursday.
It feels like the coaches really think that they can change this kid's mind but they know that they need a strong season.

ThePop

06-24-2013, 04:22 PM

It feels like the coaches really think that they can change this kid's mind but they know that they need a strong season.

Can't emphasize enough how important this season will be for the future of the program and the state.

Vito Corleone

06-24-2013, 05:27 PM

Can't emphasize enough how important this season will be for the future of the program and the state.

Another bad year and you might see a repeat of late 80-90's for both Texas and aggsy.

TFloss32

06-25-2013, 08:25 AM

DE Deondre Clark of Oklahoma City has committed to LSU.

TheMex

06-25-2013, 08:51 AM

DE Deondre Clark of Oklahoma City has committed to LSU.
Wow. Can OU not recruit anymore?

TFloss32

06-25-2013, 10:52 AM

Nebraska will be wearing these for one of their non-conference games:

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/32/971/971032.JPG

TFloss32

06-25-2013, 02:53 PM

Oregon receives their punishment from the NCAA tomorrow:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9422002/ncaa-reveal-decision-oregon-ducks-findings

leemajors

06-25-2013, 04:04 PM

Oregon receives their punishment from the NCAA tomorrow:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9422002/ncaa-reveal-decision-oregon-ducks-findings

And Kelly gets away.

TheMex

06-25-2013, 04:08 PM

Oregon receives their punishment from the NCAA tomorrow:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9422002/ncaa-reveal-decision-oregon-ducks-findings
So tomorrow we will find out if we get Arrion Springs or not?

DChatman2008

06-25-2013, 10:26 PM

Wow. Can OU not recruit anymore? How do you guys feel about Deunte Chatman of summer creek high school in Houston,Texas.He is 6'1 215lb. running back /linebacker that runs a 4.49 40 and is rated #22 in the state of Texas Class of 2015 based on LSR Rivals.com.He has a 3.9 GPA and has taken the ACT and Sat already.

Vito Corleone

06-26-2013, 12:44 AM

Sounds like your son is a heck of an athlete, I wish him well in finding the right school. There is an old country song from the 70's I will adapt to your situation.

Papa's don't let your babies grow up to be aggies
don't let them screw sheep or handle jizz jars
Make em be Longhorns, horn frogs and such

Risto

06-26-2013, 07:58 AM

Per Bleacher Report, looks like we might have a better chance than many think with Fournette.

"Michigan, I like Michigan. School-wise, they're more focused on grades than football. That's what I like about them. I think Jabrill made a good choice."
Fournette went on to say that he would like to visit Ann Arbor in the fall for an official visit, per Sullivan's report.

While this is potentially groundbreaking news for Brady Hoke and his staff, Fournette also talked about Texas, per Herndon's piece:

"Oh Texas, it's beautiful out there. I love Texas," Fournette told Rivals (http://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1514737) of his visit to Austin. "Me and coach (Mack) Brown, he's so laid back and he keeps it real with you. It's his approach. It's different. He'd rather be your friend before he's your coach."

Wherever he does end up, Fournette has star potential.

The whole article can be read at: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1683930-no-1-recruit-leonard-fournette-opens-the-door-for-michigan-texas

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 08:16 AM

Welcome to the board, Risto.

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 08:17 AM

Per 24/7, 2015 OL Trevor Elbert of Rockwall-Heath will be back in Austin next month for an unofficial visit.

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 08:21 AM

More from 2015 DT Daylon Mack on his recruitment (24/7). He's expected in Austin tomorrow with his parents:

“Everything with recruiting has been going good,” said Mack. “I’m holding off on committing now though. I just felt that I needed more time before I made my final decision, because once I commit, I'm completely done with recruiting.”

“It could definitely happen,” said Mack. “The others just have to have a great season and continue to recruit me hard. I also have to continue to get along with them all. All of their success this upcoming season, including Texas A&M, will have a big impact on my recruitment.”

“I think my mind could change and it’s possible,” he added. “People don’t recruit me as hard because I say Texas A&M is my top choice, but I feel like there is a possibility of a change if I got recruited hard enough.”

“Oh yeah (Texas is a good candidate to change his mind),” he said. “I feel like they are and Miami too if they started to recruit me. Texas was my childhood team and I love the staff there. With Miami I love the old players they had and how they dominated. Both schools definitely could make me change.”

“I’ll be going down there on Thursday,” Mack said. “It’s going to be me, my mom, brother and my dad going on the trip. The coaches said they are going to take us around the campus and let us see it, along with doing a few other things."

“I think it'll be a great time,” he added. “I always enjoy getting to talk with Coach (Bo) Davis, Coach (Mack) Brown and Coach (Stacey) Searels.”

rkell87

06-26-2013, 09:45 AM

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 09:59 AM

2015 DT Daylon Mack has cancelled his visit to Austin tomorrow saying the family had an emergency, according to 24/7.

He's trying to re-schedule with Searels.

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 10:00 AM

Max Olson ‏@max_olson (https://twitter.com/max_olson)2m (https://twitter.com/max_olson/status/349900581655150593)
ESPN 150 DB Arrion Springs, upon being told of Oregon sanctions: "Ahaha yeah." Deciding between Oregon, Texas next week.

Not sure what that means, but I take that as he doesn't care. And he shouldn't because there was essentially no punishment.

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 10:05 AM

Full list of "punishment" given to Oregon:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2013/06/26/oregon-football-ncaa-investigation-probation/2459297/

TheMex

06-26-2013, 10:55 AM

Full list of "punishment" given to Oregon:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/pac12/2013/06/26/oregon-football-ncaa-investigation-probation/2459297/
Yup, Arrion Springs is going to be a Duck.

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 11:29 AM

Quotes from the father of the Foreman twins on where things stand with their recruitments (OrangeBloods):

"I was trying to get in contact with them to make everything official. D'Onta, his mind is made up about the University of Texas and him wanting to go ahead and commit there," Mr. Foreman said. "I guess the timing was just bad. The day he actually received the offer, that was the day they (the UT coaches) were going on vacation. Everyone has been gone, so he hasn't been able to make it official. But he's definitely going to commit to the University of Texas."

"I've spoken with coach (Larry) Porter. When a person commits, coach Brown would like to give his blessing on the commitment. That's really what we're waiting on."

"They didn't know if we (the family) would be on board with Texas, especially mom. One thing I can appreciate, when they recruit someone, they recruit the family. They wanted to make sure everything was good," Mr. Foreman said. "I've been to Texas a few times, seen the campus, met everyone. But mom had never been up there and toured the campus, shook hands and met everyone. They went up there, had a good time, felt at home with Texas and thought Texas was a good fit. Shortly after, D'onta was like, 'I'm ready to commit.'"

"We talked about that. I said, 'Are you solid on this. You don't want to take visits?' He said he Illinois or K-State would have been his next choice. But when Texas came, he knew that was where he wanted to go," Mr. Foreman said. "I think D'Onta is solid enough with Texas. Texas offered him at the position he wants to play, which is running back. A&M was looking at D'Onta as an outside linebacker with his size, speed, ability to cover out of the backfield. That's what they were looking at, but his heart is at playing running back. When Texas offered him at running back, he said 'I don't have to look any more. This is what I want.'"

"Before Texas offered, I saw the possibility of them not playing together. The frontrunner probably was K-state because they offered both of them," Mr. Foreman said. "When Texas came into the fold, there wasn't any more thinking for D'Onta. He was going to go to Texas, going to perform, do what he has to do."

"I think the end all, be all, I think Texas is the front runner (for Armanti) just because of the relationship he has with the coaches there and his brother. And we all like Texas. We've all been there, both his grandmothers have bee there, we all love Texas."

"Let me make this clear. Nobody trying to hold Texas hostage," Mr. Foreman said. "If I had my dream, it would be, let's commit and get this out of the way. Let's focus on your senior season and trying to win a state championship and avoid all the hoopla and unnecessary phone calls."

"That's why I told him to narrow it down to a top five. There's no need for September to roll around where colleges can start calling their phones, with them getting calls every day and night and you know you're not interested in their school. It's a waste of your time, a waste of their time."

"Armanti is strong headed. He's not going to be constricted to any time frame. His attitude is ... I'm going to take my time."

TFloss32

06-26-2013, 11:31 AM

@DaylonMack
Not going to commit or even think about committing for a while.. Slowing the process down

Sisk

06-26-2013, 01:08 PM

@DaylonMack
Not going to commit or even think about committing for a while.. Slowing the process down

Not too concerned since he has a long way until signing day, but this whole thing changed quick. Wonder what happened.

TheMex

06-26-2013, 02:27 PM

Not too concerned since he has a long way until signing day, but this whole thing changed quick. Wonder what happened.
This is starting to look like DT Malcom Brown's recruitment.

the chronic

06-26-2013, 02:35 PM

Not too concerned since he has a long way until signing day, but this whole thing changed quick. Wonder what happened.

Sounds like Daylon's family (Mom in particular) advised him to take his time and think things through and not make impulse decision considering he hasn't even started junior year. Think he slowed down and took advice to heart.

DesignatedT

06-26-2013, 02:56 PM

Oregon with the ultimate slap on the wrist. What a joke.

Vito Corleone

06-26-2013, 05:43 PM

I think Springs might commit to the ducks, but I don't see him signing with them, I think once he takes that big ass road trip to Oregon he is going to think twice about sticking with them.

Vito Corleone

06-26-2013, 05:43 PM

The longer Mack takes the better it is for Texas.

Sisk

06-26-2013, 08:10 PM

This is starting to look like DT Malcom Brown's recruitment.

I hope you're wrong.

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 08:28 AM

Quotes from WR Emanuel Porter after committing to Texas (OrangeBloods):

"It was really crazy. Everyone was calling my phone. I wasn't expecting it to be this big of deal. It shocked me," Porter said. "I really don't even know where it came from. Someone said some dude said I committed, but I didn't even talk to that guy."

"My mom thought I was moving to fast. She just wanted to look over stuff, make sure I was making the right decision. Then she wanted to meet the coaches too."
"We visited the campus, talked to all the coaches. After that, she liked what she saw, said she was up for it, said to do it when I was ready to," Porter said. "I committed the day after that. I called coach (Mack) Brown."

"It feels really good. It's a lot of stress off my shoulders," Porter said. "All the pressure is off of me now."

"It's like they want everyone to be the best person they can be on and off the field," Porter said. "They just want everyone to be their best."

"I can bring a lot of stuff. Leadership. I'll do anything they need me to do to help the team win," Porter said. "My strength is really my blocking. That's my biggest strength because the majority of other wide receivers don't block. It's equal to block for a running back or the other wide receivers if I'm not getting the ball, and I want them to do the same for me."

"I'm just working out, trying to get better with my routes. My commitment is solid, really solid."

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 08:33 AM

Video interview with 2015 OL Connor Lanfear of Buda Hays (HornsNation). Well-spoken kid:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:9427366

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 08:37 AM

More quotes from 2015 OL Connor Lanfear (HornsNation):

“He (Stacey Searels) said to me, ‘Connor, do you want to be a Longhorn?’ ” Lanfear recalled. “I said, yes sir, yes I do. And he said, ‘All right. We’ll be talking pretty soon.’ The whole time, I was trying to contain myself.”

“They like how I work and that I’m a nasty player, but a nice guy off the field,” Lanfear said. “I can turn off the aggression and be well-mannered off the field. I finish blocks and I’m a nasty player, and I think that’s what put me ahead in his book.”

“The thing with the commitment is, this is the start of a whole new era for me,” Lanfear said. “It’s not the end. Just because I committed doesn’t mean I’ll quit working. I’m planning on working even harder now, so that when the time comes that I’m playing for Texas, I’ll be ready.”

“He’s exactly what you’d want all football players to be,” LaHue said. “He’s a gentleman off the field, a team-first guy. But when you put him on the field, he’s a competitor. He gets after it. He’s got a little mean streak in him.”

“The night before Texas camp, I remember praying,” Lanfear said. “I said, ‘I want this so bad, I’ve worked for it, and ever since I was a little kid I’ve wanted it my entire life.’ I had that feeling in my gut that something good might happen. And sure enough, that offer came.”

“It’s so far in the future, but I’ve played that scenario through my head multiple times already,” Lanfear said. “The first time in the locker room, seeing my name and picture on one of the lockers. Getting assigned my number. The first day I run out of the tunnel onto the field in burnt orange, seeing everyone holding up the horns."

"It’s just going to be such a great moment. I can’t wait, I really can’t.”

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 11:43 AM

Latest with 2015 S Justin Dunning (24/7):

“Those (A&M and Texas) were two of my favorite schools growing up,” Dunning said. “That's probably what it is.”

“Texas, that was always my favorite school most of the time. It was fun watching them,” Dunning said. “A&M, they have a great environment. I've been to a game and it was pretty loud.”

“When she (Dunning's mother) went on the (Texas) visit she felt like she got the full experience,” Dunning said. “She thinks it's the total package. She thinks it's the best school for me, I guess.”

“She still wants me to go where I want to go,” Dunning said. “I'm going to do what I want to do.”

“I'm thinking whatever happens happens,” Dunning said. “I guess they're trying to make it work (the "East Texas Six"), but it's not a priority or anything.”

“I'm not in a rush or anything,” Dunning said. “I'm taking it as it goes.”

DesignatedT

06-27-2013, 01:41 PM

Looks like you guys will lock up Armanti Foreman tonight after offering his brother.

TheMex

06-27-2013, 01:57 PM

Looks like you guys will lock up Armanti Foreman tonight after offering his brother.
I was confused about this but I just found out that he is announcing tonight.

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 02:02 PM

Looks like you guys will lock up Armanti Foreman tonight after offering his brother.

24/7 saying the Foremans already informed A&M that Armanti won't be going there. Supposedly the family sat down last night and a decision was made. What a weird week it has been.

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 02:08 PM

Two of Oregon's new helmets for the upcoming season. Yikes:

http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/xFW4jwu2im5cxoPpBQw5kQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTYwMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/publish-images/sports/2013-06-27/ce489915-c63b-4a69-b544-f9562cd53e41_limegreenoregon.jpg

TFloss32

06-27-2013, 02:14 PM

S Arrion Springs talks about his last visit to Texas going down tomorrow (24/7):

“I don't have any expectations going in,” Springs said. “I'm going let them (Texas) give it their last shot. They told me that no matter what they were going to go down swinging until the end, so I'm going to give them a shot.”

“He's (Duane Akina) the biggest factor as to why Texas has been under consideration,” Springs said. “He's a great person and a great coach. His body of work speaks for itself. He's a father figure and you see why his players respect him because you can go to him for anything.”

“Until it's over you can't be biased towards one school,” Springs said. “You have to listen others, especially when it's a school you're considering.”

“It was exactly what Coach (John) Neal told me,”He said all of the Oregon haters were blowing it out of proportion. They didn't think they were going to get in serious trouble and they didn't."

“That was the only thing holding back Oregon,” he added. “If they really got in trouble I was going to have to rethink things.”

“That's what I wanted to do. I wanted to do it over Twitter or have it be on a national stage,” he said. “I was going to do it on ESPN regardless (he's playing the Under Armour game in January. The Opening is perfect.”

ThePop

06-27-2013, 02:22 PM

Armanti better be damn good considering we're wasting a scholarship on his brother.

TheMex

06-27-2013, 03:24 PM

Armanti better be damn good considering we're wasting a scholarship on his brother.
Four stars!! He must be!

Ballin42

06-27-2013, 04:27 PM

When is this supposed to go down?

DMX7

06-27-2013, 08:20 PM

Ballin42

06-27-2013, 08:48 PM

Its official Armanti Foreman is #21

TheMex

06-27-2013, 08:54 PM

Its official Armanti Foreman is #21
You got it wrong!

#21 D'onta Foreman
#22 Armanti Foreman

ok. I kid. Finally it's over.

BobcatSoldier

06-27-2013, 09:33 PM

So which one of the 6 WR Commits will decommit first?

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 08:18 AM

2015 OL Patrick Vahe. He's not a twin, just some app he was using on his phone:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424555_567436236642046_1902202830_n.jpg

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 08:18 AM

So which one of the 6 WR Commits will decommit first?

It will be something to keep an eye on if Wyatt continues to pursue JUCO WR D'haquille Williams.

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 08:22 AM

Quotes from the Foreman twins after committing to Texas (24/7):

"I just felt like it was best decision for both of us," D'Onta said. "We get to continue to play together and keep pushing each other. We can back each other up on bad days."

"All of our life the only thing we've known is to play together. Now we get that chance at the next level and we're very excited. We all felt comfortable there. I love it, my brother loves it and my entire family loves Texas. It's the place for us."

"I made the decision in my head a long time ago that Texas was right for me. I knew it was where I wanted to be," Armanti said. "I considered Texas A&M quite a bit and they went hand in hand, but I like Texas a lot more."

"The reasons for picking the Longhorns were just a lot stronger. I compared both programs and knew that Texas was the better choice of the two. It's where I want to be."

"I knew within a week after I went to their camp that Texas was the place," D'Onta said. "I love Texas."

"I felt like it was the best offer for me. It's close to home and I felt like it was, without a doubt, the best place to go and play," D'Onta said. "Our parents can come see us play all the time, too. My entire family loves the Texas program and it's just an opportunity I couldn't pass up."

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 09:38 AM

Michael Huff tweeted this out. Nice shirts:

http://distilleryimage4.s3.amazonaws.com/08085e56d76b11e2892d22000a1fb82c_7.jpg

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 09:48 AM

Update on DE Victor Evans of Dallas Skyline (HornsNation):

“They (Ole Miss and Texas) are both places where I can fit into the scheme of the defense,” Evans said. “They are places where the coaches are real cool. I can come and play. They are both places that I can have a good education at. They both have my major.”

“Education is real important to the whole decision,” he said. “I want to major in sports science. That is kind of the basics of becoming a trainer and that is kind of what I want to do if football doesn’t work out for me. I want to be a trainer for a college or NFL team.”

“I know that Robert Nkemdiche plays the same position as me,” Evans said of the nation’s No. 1 player in 2013, who signed with Ole Miss. “I’m going to end up playing more linebacker than DE, or I would be a stand-up DE on the opposite side of him.”

“Texas is more hand-in-the-dirt DE, which is something I am better at than the other things,” he said. “It is something that is easier to understand and that’s what I like about how they want to bring me in.”

“Honestly it is a pretty cool thing that they (Ole Miss) are getting top high school players,” he said. “But at the end of the day it doesn’t really mean anything if you have all of those high school players and you don’t make a difference. It’s good that they are getting it but I would go for my own personal reasons.”

“One doesn’t have the edge right now because I haven’t visited Ole Miss,” he said. “Once I do then I’ll pretty much make my decision. But if I had to say right now, Texas has the edge over Ole Miss.”

TFloss32

06-28-2013, 09:51 AM

2015 RB Rodney Anderson of Katy talks more about his unofficial visit to Texas a few weeks ago (HornsNation):

“I came and had lunch with coach Mack Brown, and it was really good,” Anderson said. “We talked about the school, and it was really nice. Coach [Larry] Porter had lunch with us, too. I like him a lot. He’s really good at connecting with you. We talked about the campus and what all they have to offer, what their plans were for the upcoming year, stuff like that.”

“I thought that was pretty cool to be offered by Texas,” he said. “I was a Texas fan growing up. I had a couple teams growing up, really, but they were one of them.”

“Everything was great. It was top-notch stuff,” Anderson said. “It was really cool to see everything. I like their campus and how their coaches treat their players. I’m excited to see more of their coaches.”

“It’s really early for me, so I’m just waiting to look at more schools before I make my decision,” Anderson said.

“I mean, everyone has told me it’s a strong 2015 class for running backs,” he said. “I need to take my choice slowly and make sure I pick the right school.”