2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Patrick Vahe has plans to visit Austin on July 10th since he missed the June 9th summer camp (HornsNation):

“I missed the camp because I was in Alaska for some church business,” Vahe said. “We were gone for the weekend and came back that Sunday night.”

“I’m really excited,” Vahe said. “I’ll finally get to go out there and meet the coaches. I just want to go out there, visit the coaches, see how the campus is and come back and tell my parents.”

“It’s a match to watch when we (Vahe and the Teuhema brothers) compete,” Vahe said. “These guys are both really good. Especially when I went against Sione, that was good competition. We went head-to-head three times.”

“He (Sione Teuhema) was the hardest guy I went against. Let’s just say I won two out of three.”

“Right now I’m going to wait until I visit their campus, and maybe that will support my decision or make me think about it more.”

[King]

Michael Huff tweeted this out. Nice shirts:

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

Holy crap. Who is the guy on the right? His arms are enormous.

[TFloss32]

Holy crap. Who is the guy on the right? His arms are enormous.

I think it's Bobby Tatum from Fort Worth (class of '04).

[TFloss32]

Yeah, it's Tatum. He transferred out in 2005. Here's another pic of him I came across. He's a big-time trainer in Dallas now:

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/522296_542428635773414_1650621824_n.jpg

[TFloss32]

Great news on the recruiting front and something to look forward to. According to 24/7, Texas is basically doing a round-up of the key 2014 and 2015 recruits on the weekend of July 27th and 28th. Sounds like they're aiming to have 25 to 50 guys on campus right before they all have to start two-a-days. The first annual "Sophomore Day" received amazing reviews back in March, so hopefully this will be similar and a way to start building momentum in case Texas has a nice season.

[TFloss32]

24/7 also saying Texas is in the beginning stages of recruiting an in-state DB that is currently committed elsewhere.

It's not ATH Nick Harvey because UT has been on him since he committed to A&M and will continue to recruit him through NSD.

[TFloss32]

My first guess for the mystery DB is CB Nick Foster of Keller Fossil Ridge who is committed to TCU. If I remember correctly, Texas had plans on offering him in February but ne never made it to Austin for either Junior Day.

http://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Foster-28675

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/519838/#highlights/36157391

[TFloss32]

Good news on S Arrion Springs. He told 24/7 his visit to Texas today was "crazy" and UT did everything they could to make an impression. He had a meeting with President Powers, ate lunch with the current secondary, toured the campus and had talks with some of the NFL DBs (Ross, T. Brown, etc.) who are currently in town for summer workouts.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from S Arrion Springs (OrangeBloods):

"The visit went real good," Springs said. "I had lunch with some of the players and just toured the campus."

"Umm, let's just say I got some thinking to do," Springs said. "What was different about this visit was how well I bonded with the players. It was a real family and it definitely made an impression on me."

"It is simple," Springs said. "Be a part of a great tradition or starting tradition. DBU is something not to take lightly. I looked up to a lot of those guys that paved the way. I guess I need to figure out if I want to be a part of carrying on that tradition or if I want to go to Oregon and try to help start a tradition of defensive backs at Oregon."

"I really don't know," Springs said. "They are such opposites. It'll be a great decision either way. I feel like I can't really lose no matter what I do. I just need to take some time, talk to my family and friends and come up with the best decision for me."

[TFloss32]

Arrion Springs ‏@A_Springs4
Got some thinking to do

[ThePop]

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[Ginofan]

Not a UT fan, but how any kid that plays DB and wants to make it to the NFL doesn't choose UT is beyond me.

[ThePop]

^Pretty much what we've all been saying for years. Now if they go to somewhere like LSU it's understandable but choosing Oregon over Texas as a DB is laughable.

[TheMex]

Not a UT fan, but how any kid that plays DB and wants to make it to the NFL doesn't choose UT is beyond me.
How about someone who wants to win?

[Blake]

How about someone who wants to win?

:lol good one

[DMX7]

son. the last few years have been obvious flukes. certainly, they have exposed Mack's coaching abilities as a fraudulent. however, this isn't about coaching, it's about just putting the best players on the field and letting them do "dar thang". Texas will get back to where it belongs soon if we can get some players who can actually play (i don't care about the Rivals.com rankings since they don't mean shit).

[Vito Corleone]

Texas is #3 in wins all time, I'd say you have a better chance of winning at Texas than just about any other school.

Don't forget, a down year for Texas is still 9 wins. Hell, aggsy win 10 and they think they are gods.

[leemajors]

Texas is #3 in wins all time, I'd say you have a better chance of winning at Texas than just about any other school.

Don't forget, a down year for Texas is still 9 wins. Hell, aggsy win 10 and they think they are gods.

contender for the boutons of the college forum tbh

[Blake]

son. the last few years have been obvious flukes. certainly, they have exposed Mack's coaching abilities as a fraudulent. however, this isn't about coaching, it's about just putting the best players on the field and letting them do "dar thang". Texas will get back to where it belongs soon if we can get some players who can actually play (i don't care about the Rivals.com rankings since they don't mean shit).

No doubt. Just funnin.

If I was a five star athlete and wanted to be coddled......UT all the way.

[DMX7]

No doubt. Just funnin.

If I was a five star athlete and wanted to be coddled......UT all the way.

This is true. All said prospect has to do is sign on the dotted line and said prospect's only worry will be whether or not Sally Brown will be serving chocolate chip cookies during half-time.

...and of course she will, so needn't truly worry.

[Vito Corleone]

I admit that right now Brown and his family atmosphere has created a environment that resembles a little kids soccer league where everyone gets a trophy for participating, but that is not the University, that is Mack Brown, he won't be here forever. And even with such a environment, he has had success in the past so he has stuck by it.

When you have a environment like this, you need leaders on the field that can rise above it and force the rest of the team to their level, that is what has been missing the last 3 years, leadership on the field. I will say that if Texas can field some leaders you will see a return to the good days, if not, you will see Texas continue to slide and Mack will be gone.

[The Reckoning]

no it's dodds and powers sucking each other off in the back office wanting to build UT athletics to be a pro farm teams that dont care about wins but how much apparel they can sell.

fucking run on sentences.

[TFloss32]

Newest video out there previewing Texas' 2013 season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSX5l9ZtpgI

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas is no longer thought to be actively recruiting WR KD Cannon.

[TFloss32]

A few quotes from 2015 CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer (24/7):

“I was very impressed when I was there (in Austin) a few weeks ago,” said Boyd. “I loved it there and Texas is my favorite. There are a few others, like Texas A&M, TCU, Texas Tech, Baylor and Alabama that I’m looking at, but Texas is the top school.”

“Texas is known for having a winning program with great coaches and they’re known for their defensive backs,” he said. “That's what I’m going for – Coach (Duane) Akina is a very good coach. His success with all his players that he has in the NFL really stands out to me.”

“I’ve talked to them (Texas) at least a few times since I left the camp,” said Boyd. “I call Coach Akina a lot. Our last talk was probably four or five days ago. I like talking to him.”

“Recruiting has been going good and I’m getting a feel for how the coaches are,” he said. “That helps my process a lot. I also want to take a visit to Texas A&M and Baylor, because I’m still thinking on my decision."

“I also want to visit Texas again though,” he added. “I want to see how the city is. I’d like to spend some time with the current players too. I just don’t know when I will go visit yet.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the father of DE Derick Roberson on the status of his son's Texas commitment (HornsNation):

“He is still 100 percent with Texas,” Erick Roberson said. “Some of those tweets, he, uh, he got upset with one of his little girlfriends and was saying ‘I can’t wait to get out of Texas to get away from some of these people at his school.’ That’s all it is. It has nothing to do with UT. He even told me the other day that as long as Mack [Brown] is there [he’ll stay] because he chose to play for him.”

“The last two schools that he spoke to are LSU and Alabama,” Erick Roberson said. “I know both of them have offered him. As far as we talked last, and that was a couple of weeks ago, he hasn’t mentioned any of them.”

“He’s been a Longhorns fan for a while,” his father said. “I think it all goes back to, ironically enough, when we were out in Las Vegas and UT beat USC in that championship game. That’s really when he became a Longhorns fan. That’s what it comes from."

“He was a big Vince Young fan. He was actually born in San Antonio so we stayed here for a while then we moved out to Las Vegas and he was a USC fan for a while. But he’s always been UT.”

“That’s all it is. He’s solid with UT,” Erick Roberson said. “I’m pretty sure he is firm with UT. His interest has sparked a little bit but I don’t anticipate him changing his commitment unless something dramatic happens at UT as far as the coaching staff goes. But he’s not planning on decommitting or going anywhere else. We have coaches call here all the time and he doesn’t even want to talk to them. That’s where he is right now.”

[TFloss32]

QB/ATH Aaron Sharp committed to Utah on Friday, de-committed on Saturday and committed to Kansas State.

[TheMex]

What's that about Fournette and Jevan Felix? I can't see The Eyes but got an email with incomplete updates.

[TFloss32]

SBNation interviews QB Jerrod Heard at the Elite 11 Finals / The Opening:

http://www.sbnation.com/elite-11-quarterback-camp-recruit-football-college-qb/2013/6/30/4481096/jerrod-heard-elite-11-finals-interview-texas-longhorns-football-recruiting

[TFloss32]

What's that about Fournette and Jevan Felix? I can't see The Eyes but got an email with incomplete updates.

All it says is Felix keeps in touch with Roberts and Fournette since he went to St. Augustine.

They hang out whenever those guys are in Austin.

[DMX7]

According to 24/7, Texas is no longer thought to be actively recruiting WR KD Cannon.

This is far from the end of the world. He is similar to Jacorey Warrick and I rather have Warrick to be honest. Also, we have 6 WRs in the class, it's time to get some DBs and DTs.

[TFloss32]

Here's a roster of familar names that will be participating in Nike's The Opening this week:

QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
RB, Joe Mixon, Freedom (Oakley, CA)
RB, Racean Thomas, Oxford (Oxford, AL)
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
WR, Speedy Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
OL, Jacob Bragg, Nacogdoches
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (West Monroe, LA)
DE, Lorenzo Carter, Norcross (Norcross, GA)
DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell
DE, Andrew Williams, Eagle's Landing Christian (McDonough, GA)
DE, Gerald Willis III, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA)
LB, Dillon Bates, Ponte Vedra (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinesville, GA)
CB, Chris Hardeman, Alief Taylor
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron
S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar
S, Mattrell McGraw, John Curtis (River Ridge, LA)
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview
S, Brandon Simmons, Mansfield Timberview
S, Arrion Springs, San Antonio Roosevelt
S, Dylan Sumner-Gardner, West Mesquite
ATH, Armani Watts, North Forney

[TFloss32]

This is far from the end of the world. He is similar to Jacorey Warrick and I rather have Warrick to be honest. Also, we have 6 WRs in the class

Texas knew where it was positioned in that race.


it's time to get some DBs and DTs.

JUCO DT is a must, imo.

[TFloss32]

Two A&M players facing assault charges:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/22597906/report-two-texas-am-players-facing-assault-charges

[Bloeddyr10]

Tony Brown with an interesting haircut at The Opening.

http://instagram.com/p/bOz7ITjS1b/

[ATX_Horn]

Tony Brown with an interesting haircut at The Opening.

http://instagram.com/p/bOz7ITjS1b/


Tony Brown is just a sick athlete...

Wescott Eberts ‏@SBN_Wescott 8m (http://www.spurstalk.com/SBN_Wescott/status/351753579272470529)Insane. RT @Perroni247 (http://www.spurstalk.com/Perroni247): Wow. Tony Brown ran a 4.35 40 and a 3.83 shuttle

[TFloss32]

WR Speedy Noil posted the second best SPARQ score ever. 4.4 40 and a 45"+ vertical were some of his results.

[TFloss32]

Scratch LB/S Edwin Freeman. It doesn't look like he made the trip to Oregon.

[DesignatedT]

WR Speedy Noil posted the second best SPARQ score ever. 4.4 40 and a 45"+ vertical were some of his results.

BEAST.

[TFloss32]

Kind of a weird update on S Jamal Adams from 24/7. He says he's probably pushing back his decision date to September because he knows he's not ready, but he plans on taking an official visit to Florida on November 30th when they take on FSU. So, either he's a Gator in September or he's not making a decision until after his senior season.

[TFloss32]

Texas has hired a new offensive quality control coach. Not sure if he'll report to Shipley or Suddes:

http://mcneesesports.com/coaches.aspx?path=&rc=258

[Sisk]

Yall see this? UT grad Jeff Hildebrand is donating $35mm to build A&M's new equestrian center :wow. His daughter is on the team.

[Vito Corleone]

Yall see this? UT grad Jeff Hildebrand is donating $35mm to build A&M's new equestrian center :wow. His daughter is on the team.

Good friend of mine owns a construction company and is an Aggsy grad, but his wife is a former Baylor athlete and his daughter goes to Texas, this guy is donating mad money to all 3 schools. But the business contacts he has made at all three schools have made him 10x in money for his business. He has a recent golfing picture with him RC Slocum, Mack Brown, and Gene Stalling.

[TFloss32]

Reminder that S Arrion Springs is committing today at The Opening. It's expected to be Oregon.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Looks like UT made an impression at the 11th hour. Any chance he shocks everyone and chooses Texas?

[Ballin42]

Looks like UT made an impression at the 11th hour. Any chance he shocks everyone and chooses Texas?

If you go watch his interview on bleacher report, there is no way he is not committing to Oregon

[Biily Ray Valentine]

I didn't think that there was much of a chance, but wasn't sure if maybe his parents prefered UT. With 21 commits, who rounds out the recruiting class?
1. Realistic gets
2. Dream list

[rkell87]

Geoff Ketchum ‏@gkketch (https://twitter.com/gkketch)23m (https://twitter.com/gkketch/status/352245350079283200)
OB$ Instant analysis: @A_Springs4 (https://twitter.com/A_Springs4) just picked Oregon over the Longhorns... now what? http://texas.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=500&tid=189350225&mid=189350225&sid=902&style=2 … (http://t.co/CUGvpcXe1p)

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[TFloss32]

Texas still the most valuable college football team, according to Forbes. Another trophy for Dodds :rolleyes.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/emdm45el/1-university-of-texas-longhorns/

[TFloss32]

A few quotes from RB Leonard Fournette on Texas (24/7):

“Me and my parents have been talking to Coach (Mack) Brown and Coach (Larry) Porter,” said Fournette.

“I love it out there (in Austin),” Fournette said. “I’m going to take one of my officials to Texas. Me and Jermaine have taken a look at them before and now he’s committed. I’m going to take another look at them again and see how I like it. I haven't scheduled any official visits just yet though.”

“Jermaine (Roberts) and Courtney (Garnett) are not trying to influence me to do anything,” he said. “Whatever decision I make, they’re happy with it.”

“I do talk to Javan Felix some though,” added Fournette. “He tells me about the college experience. He tells me how it’s like coming from high school to college. He loves it down there. I talked to him last time I visited.”

“I do not have any favorites at all,” Fournette said. “I’m just looking for a school where I can feel at home.”

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 OL Trevor Elbert of Rockwall-Heath (24/7):

“I’ve had time to really think about that (Texas) offer now,” said Elbert. “It’s been a month, so I’ve reflected on it. The one main thing is that I’m no longer in shock about it, but at the same time, I’m still definitely greatly appreciative of it.”

“Right now I’d say that the Texas offer is one I’ll always keep in my options of schools,” Elbert said. “But for the moment, I’m open. I’m going to try and get more offers if I can to see. I don’t really have any favorites right now. I don’t even know when I want to have a list of favorites.”

“They’re a school I like a lot,” he said. “They’re recruiting me very hard, probably one of the hardest. There’s a lot to like about them and I’ve been very impressed with everything I’ve seen from them.”

“I’m heading down to Texas on July 27th,” Elbert said. “I plan to tour the campus and see more of it. It’s actually going to be my first real unofficial visit, so I don’t really know what to expect or to look for, but I’m ready to go check them out some more.”

“The coaching staff at Texas is one of the best,” said Elbert. “What stands out to me about them is their determination to be the best team in the nation. They have a great attitude, so that, along with how determined they are and how straight to the point they are, really makes me like them a lot. I’m anxious to get a chance to know them all better.”

[TFloss32]

I didn't think that there was much of a chance, but wasn't sure if maybe his parents prefered UT. With 21 commits, who rounds out the recruiting class?
1. Realistic gets
2. Dream list

I'll break this down into four groups based on all of the prospects Texas has offered; "Leaders", "In the Mix", "Pipe Dreams" and "Commitments". Just keep in mind this is only my opinion based everything I've read and what's going on as of right now. Some of y'all may feel differently:

Leaders
DT/DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell (ALA, STAN, TEX)
DE, Victor Evans, Dallas Skyline (MISS, TEX)
LB/S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie (TCU, TEX)
CB/S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar (BAY, TEX)
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron (FLA, TEX)
S, Jason Hall, South Grand Prairie NEBRASKA

In the Mix
RB, Leonard Fournette, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA) (ALA, LSU, TEX)
WR, D'haquille Williams, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) (A&M, AUB, LSU, TEX)
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen (A&M, ALA, LSU, TEX)
S, Arrion Springs, San Antonio Roosevelt OREGON
ATH, Nick Harvey, Fort Bend Travis TEXAS A&M
ATH, Tyler Luatua, La Mirada (La Mirada, CA) (ALA, NOTRE, tOSU, TEX)

Pipe Dreams
QB/ATH, Aaron Sharp, Humble Summer Creek KANSAS STATE
RB, Auston Anderson, Plano West NORTHWESTERN
RB, Adam Choice, Thomas County Central (Thomasville, GA) CLEMSON
RB, Nick Chubb, Cedartown (Cedartown, GA) GEORGIA
RB, Joe Mixon, Freedom (Oakley, CA) (CAL, ORE, USC, WASH)
RB, Nathan Starks, Cherry Creek (Englewood, CO) (ALA, NOTRE, OKLA, USC)
RB, Racean Thomas, Oxford (Oxford, AL) (ALA, AUB)
RB/FB, Daniel Gresham, Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal LOUISVILLE
WR, KD Cannon, Mount Pleasant (BAY, OKLA, OKST)
WR, Demarre Kitt, Sandy Creek (Tyrone, GA) CLEMSON
WR, Speedy Noil, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) (A&M, LSU)
WR, Trey Quinn, Barbe (Lake Chalres, LA) (CLEM, LSU)
OL, Orlando Brown, Jr., Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, GA) TENNESSEE
OL, Demetrius Knox, Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal (ALA, FLA, tOSU, UCLA)
OL, Zach Ledwik, La Grange TEXAS A&M
OL, Joseph Paul, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA) FLORIDA
OL, Cameron Robinson, West Monroe (West Monroe, LA) (ALA, LSU)
OL, Braden Smith, Olathe South (Olathe, KS) (A&M, NOTRE, TCU)
OL/DL, Koda Martin, Manvel TEXAS A&M
DT, Elisha Shaw, Tucker (Tucker, GA) (ALA, MISS, UGA)
DT, DeShawn Washington, Nederland TEXAS A&M
DE, Lorenzo Carter, Norcross (Norcross, GA) (ALA, UGA)
DE, Deondre Clark, Douglass (Oklahoma City, OK) LSU
DE, Myles Garret, Arlington Martin (A&M, TCU)
DE, Davon Godchaux, Plaquemine (Plaquemine, LA) (FLA, LSU)
DE, Mike Smith, Northwestern (Miami, FL) MIAMI
DE, Andrew Williams, Eagle's Landing Christian (McDonough, GA) (AUB, CLEM, MISS, NOTRE)
DE, Gerald Willis III, Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) (A&M, FLA, LSU)
LB, Dillon Bates, Ponte Vedra (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) (ALA, FLA, TENN)
LB, Raekwon McMillan, Liberty County (Hinesville, GA) (ALA, CLEM, tOSU, UGA)
LB, Hoza Scott, La Porte TEXAS A&M
LB, Josh Walker, Gilmer TEXAS A&M
LB, Zach Whitley, Galena Park North Shore ALABAMA
CB, Darrion Johnson, Navasota (JUNIOR COLLEGE, ????)
CB, Nick Watkins, Dallas Bishop Dunne (ALA, NOTRE)
S, Mattrell McGraw, John Curtis (River Ridge, LA) (ARK, ORE, UCLA)
S, Edward Paris, Mansfield Timberview LSU
S, Steven Parker, Jenks (Jenks, OK) (A&M, OKLA, OKST)
S, Dylan Sumner-Gardner, West Mesquite TEXAS A&M
ATH, Davion Hall, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau BAYLOR
ATH, Kevin Shorter, Newton (A&M, ARK)

Commitments
QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB, D'Onta Foreman, Texas City
WR, Roderick Bernard, Houston Sharpstown
WR, Armanti Foreman, Texas City
WR, Garrett Gray, Marble Falls
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
WR, Dorian Leonard, Longview
WR, Emanuel Porter, Dallas Lincoln
TE, John Thomas, Trinity Valley CC (Athens, TX)
OL, Terrell Cuney, Jasper
DT, Courtney Garnett, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
DT, Trey Lealaimatafao, San Antonio Warren
DT/DE, Jake McMillon, Abilene
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
DE, Sione Teuhema, Keller
LB, Otaro Alaka, Cypress Falls
LB, Andrew Beck, Plant (Tampa, FL)
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB, Jermaine Roberts, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
P, Corbin Daly, Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, NC)

[TFloss32]

And just for the record, I do know that chances with Fournette and Luatua aren't that good, but I'll keep them where they're at since they keep talking about making an official visit. Obviously Texas has no shot if that doesn't happen. Harvey and Springs are considered candidates for late flips.

[ATX_Horn]

Thanks for the breakdown, TFloss! I would also add Jamal Adams to the Leaders list. I think it is
up to Mack & Co. to close the deal with him based on the team's performance on the field this season.
If not, he'll be a Gator.

[Bloeddyr10]

Floss, do you really think Darrion Johnson is a pipe-dream? You name JUCO as a possibility, but I've never had the expression that grades were that big of a problem, to be honest. But I might be, and possibly are, wrong on that one. I'm really looking forward to see what happens to him this season, since he could become a "main target" again if all the other CB's goes to other teams. We do know he have the talent to be a great cornerback!

[TheMex]

Texas still the most valuable college football team, according to Forbes. Another trophy for Dodds :rolleyes.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/emdm45el/1-university-of-texas-longhorns/
winning these money trophies has made Dodds lazy at winning.

[TFloss32]

Floss, do you really think Darrion Johnson is a pipe-dream? You name JUCO as a possibility, but I've never had the expression that grades were that big of a problem, to be honest. But I might be, and possibly are, wrong on that one. I'm really looking forward to see what happens to him this season, since he could become a "main target" again if all the other CB's goes to other teams. We do know he have the talent to be a great cornerback!

I haven't seen anyone mention Darrion as a possibility at this stage. 24/7 has reported a few times it would be difficult getting him into school and there seem to be other issues nobody wants to talk about (including him having a child). I really hope JUCO or a D1 college is in his future because this one has the feel of an extremely talented kid who seems to just fade away once high school ends.

[the chronic]

Leaders
DT/DE, Solomon Thomas, Coppell (ALA, STAN, TEX)
DE, Victor Evans, Dallas Skyline (MISS, TEX)
LB/S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie (TCU, TEX)
CB/S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar (BAY, TEX)
S, Jamal Adams, Carrollton Hebron (FLA, TEX)
S, Jason Hall, South Grand Prairie NEBRASKA


To those not following closely, seems the two prize recruits that have always been huge Texas leans seem to be fading in probability. By all accounts, Jamal Adams is infatuated with the SEC and in light of quotes/twitter/comments circulated I would have to think he is definitely a Florida lean at this point. Additionally - the experts all seem to be picking Solomon Thomas to Stanford. Those are your two big need positions and top targets - not good. To add insult to injury, some experts think John Bonney may be favoring Baylor.

[the chronic]

Stewart Mandel>COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAILBAG
Don't buy into Texas' 2013 chances just yet; more mail


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20130703/texas-longhorns-surprise-teams-mailbag/#ixzz2Y1SueA22


Stewart, Phil Steele has Texas listed at No. 4 in his preseason rankings. While he may have received some inside information from Bevo, I remain skeptical. I like Texas and would enjoy seeing it hang 50 points on Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. What are your thoughts on the Longhorns this year?
-- Mark G, Folsom, Pa.

Phil puts a lot of stock into recruiting rankings and NFL draft potential. In other words, he places a lot of weight on raw talent. It's no coincidence, then, that he seems to have a soft spot for the sport's bluebloods: He ranks Florida State No. 3 (current preseason consensus (http://preseason.stassen.com/consensus/2013.html) No. 13), Texas No. 4 (consensus No. 14) and, most astonishingly, USC No. 6 (consensus No. 21).

Conversely, he's a bit lower than most on the likes of No. 11 Stanford (consensus No. 4), No. 13 Texas A&M (consensus No. 6) and No. 14 South Carolina (consensus No. 7).

Phil is right about one thing: I saw Texas in the spring, and the 'Horns most certainly pass the eye test. In regard to size and speed, they look very much like a vintage Mack Brown team. Most notably, quarterback David Ash is now surrounded by a plethora of playmaking receivers (Mike Davis, Jaxon Shipley, Cayleb Jones, running back/receiver Daje Johnson and more). They've still got the talented running back trio of Malcolm Brown, Johnathan Gray and Joe Bergeron, who may finally all be healthy at the same time. Potential All-America Jackson Jeffcoat's return from last year's season-ending injury boosts what should be an excellent front four, and Texas has good experience in the secondary, led by cornerbacks Quandre Diggs and Carrington Byndom.

Still, unlike Phil, I'm reluctant to completely buy in. If this were 2009 and Texas returned 19 starters, I'd be inclined to pencil the 'Horns in for a BCS championship game berth. But after watching them flounder to an 11-15 Big 12 record over the past three seasons, I'm not confident saying Texas will rise up and go 12-1. Brown has assembled a solid staff. Offensive coordinator Major Applewhite had a nice play-calling debut in the Alamo Bowl against Oregon State, and the decision to go full-on no-huddle makes sense in the already frenzied Big 12. He'll get the ball in playmakers' hands. Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz's unit was a train wreck last season, but he's earned the right to a mulligan. Texas will be the most talented team in the Big 12 and perhaps the favorite to win the league, but the past few years have instilled too much doubt, and there are too many questions defensively to assume the 'Horns will make it past Oklahoma (which has crushed them the past two seasons), Oklahoma State, TCU, Kansas State and Baylor with one loss or fewer.

[Bloeddyr10]

Not sure if relevant or not, but I'm posting it since he is from Texas.

Arizona State got a commitment from a 6'1 230lbs 14-year old linebacker, Loren Mondy, who will be a freshman at Mansfield Lake Ridge High. I think he's a 2017 recruit, but not sure on that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbvQy40LrAs

[Ballin42]

Not sure if relevant or not, but I'm posting it since he is from Texas.

Arizona State got a commitment from a 6'1 230lbs 14-year old linebacker, Loren Mondy, who will be a freshman at Mansfield Lake Ridge High. I think he's a 2017 recruit, but not sure on that one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbvQy40LrAs


This is what's dumb about offering such young kids... He is 14 at 230lbs, he is most likely going to get gain weight when he gets older... How do you project a 14 y/o becoming a D1 athlete?

[ThePop]

Jerrod Heard makes the Elite 11, finishes 4th overall. Events like these are meaningless but for a dual threat QB to do this well is pretty impressive.

[rkell87]

dillon bates commits to the other UT

[DMX7]

Texas still the most valuable college football team, according to Forbes. Another trophy for Dodds :rolleyes.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/emdm45el/1-university-of-texas-longhorns/

That's from like two years ago, but I think they are still on top.

[TFloss32]

S Jason Hall of South Grand Prairie has de-committed from Nebraska. He's expected to commit to Texas soon.

[TFloss32]

Good news from 24/7. 2015 DT Daylon Mack has re-scheduled his unofficial visit to Texas and will be in town the weekend of July 27th when Texas will be having their big recruiting round-up before two-a-days start for high schools.

[TFloss32]

And hope y'all had a nice 4th. The month of July is brutal for updates but just a few more weeks and we're in business.

[rkell87]

http://i.imgur.com/NKJYi6s.jpg

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Is 5'12" taller or shorter than 6'0"??:rollin

[DMX7]

Is 5'12" taller or shorter than 6'0"??:rollin

equal to? lol, get your act together, Nike.

[ThePop]

2015 OL Zach Rogers to Arkansas

[Blake]

http://i.imgur.com/NKJYi6s.jpg

He's committed to Oregon.

Fishy but it is what it is

[rkell87]

He's committed to Oregon.

Fishy but it is what it is
I posted it because of the height listed

[Blake]

Yeah, that was funny

[TFloss32]

Texas with some small changes to the jerseys for 2013:

http://instagram.com/p/beaPTuSKAP/

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Zach Rogers to Arkansas

He has been to Arkansas like nine times already or something crazy. I'm not sure if he has a connection to that school but he's always favored them followed by OU. I like him a lot and would take him over both Garza and Vahe for 2015.

[TFloss32]

RB Larenzo Stewart of Klein Oak has committed to Nebraska.

[TheMex]

I like it!! Modern enough without much changes. Looks like Superman too lol

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I like them too!

[TFloss32]

Rumor on OrangeBloods that 2015 S Johnny Shaw is going to be transferring to West Orange-Stark and will be lining up next to 2015 S Deionte Thompson.

[TFloss32]

Looks like we can move OL Joseph Paul of New Orleans, LA back into the category of realistic targets. He's saying he will be in Austin on July 27th, according to 24/7. This is the third or fourth time he's scheduled a visit to campus since committing to Florida and he's never made it, so we'll see if he shows up. Personally, I hope he doesn't show because UT doesn't need additional guards in the 2014 class and I don't feel he's a take if his teammate weren't the the best RB in the country.

[TFloss32]

DE Victor Evans will also be in town on July 27th, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

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

“I wouldn’t call these favorites,” said the source. “I think that right now he’s interested in just a few main schools. Texas, of course, is in it, the California schools he’s visited (Stanford and UCLA), Ohio State, Alabama and Notre Dame would be the ones I feel like he’s mainly interested in.”

“From what he’s told me he wants to get it down to right around five schools,” the source said. “I’m thinking he’ll go to five or six schools right when the season begins or right before it. The plan for him at this moment is to take five official visits, then narrow it down again and make a decision.”

“I feel like they’ll (Texas) be in it until the very end,” the source said. “They are a team he’s always really liked, so I can’t imagine a scenario where they aren’t in it until the day he makes his decision. I’m not saying he’ll pick Texas, but they should always be an option.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Joseph Paul on his recruitment (24/7):

“I’m going out there (Austin) on July 27,” Paul said. “I’m just trying to make sure that I’m making the right decision by choosing Florida. There's always a chance that I could change my mind if I had a really good visit.”

“I’ve still been hearing from them (Texas),” he said. “Honestly though, Jermaine (Roberts) is really the one doing all the recruiting. The coaches send messages through him for me as well. Personally, he tells me that Texas is the team I need to come to. The coaches tell him to tell me they need me and want me to be a Longhorn and that type of stuff.”

“Them having Jermaine (Roberts) is something that really helps them,” said Paul. “Plus, they have Courtney (Garnett) committed to them and I know that Leonard (Fournette) really likes them a lot, too. With those guys all looking at Texas or being committed to them, then I have to be as well.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, another prospect who will return to Austin on July 27th is 2015 CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation discusses OL Rami Hammad observing Ramadan from July 8th to August 7th and how he's keeping up with his workouts while fasting:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:9447082

[TFloss32]

QB Everett Golson says he's returning to Notre Dame next spring:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9457579/everett-golson-says-return-notre-dame-fighting-irish-spring

[TFloss32]

The Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge was held in DeSoto yesterday. Some articles covering the event are linked below:

Top Offensive Performers
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1522816

Top Defensive Performers
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1522827

[TFloss32]

Some of you may know this already, but UT bought the land Players is on so it won't be around much longer.

It will be weird driving down MLK and not seeing it.

http://alcalde.texasexes.org/2013/07/whats-next-for-players/

http://alcalde.texasexes.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/players.jpg

[rjv]

Some of you may know this already, but UT bought the land Players is on so it won't be around much longer.

It will be weird driving down MLK and not seeing it.

http://alcalde.texasexes.org/2013/07/whats-next-for-players/

http://alcalde.texasexes.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/players.jpg


blasphemy-that was a hangout of mine when i was taking grad classes there. just a short walk from the PCL. brother first started taking me there when he was attending UT.

[ColinB]

Yup, many drunken nights at Players when I was at UT. When I was sober, I didn't even think the burgers were that good. :lol

[rjv]

..and to top it off- i hear the daily texan may be on the way out..scandalous !

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 DT Daylon Mack on his recruitment (24/7). He's told both A&M and Texas sites that Alabama is not in the running:

“I’m not going to be committing anywhere anytime soon,” Mack said. “At this point I’m not thinking about committing right now and I’m not really heavily leaning on any school anymore like I was. I just plan to take my time out and check out certain schools.”

“Texas has a good chance just like Texas A&M does,” he said. “At this point I’m not sure where I'll go now. I’m definitely equal and high on both of them. They’re both sitting in the same spot now.”

“Now it's Texas and Texas A&M at the top,” Mack explained. “Then it’s Miami, Clemson and Texas Tech making up the rest of my list.”

“I talked to Coach (Bo) Davis and rescheduled my visit,” said Mack. “I’ll be coming down there on July 27 and I can’t wait to get down there and visit. When talking to him I also explained to him that I’m wide open now and Texas was a school I’m strongly considering.”

“One of the things I’m looking forward to the most is getting to chill with Coach Davis,” Mack said. “He is my favorite defensive line coach out of everyone I’ve met in this process. So getting down there to get to hang out with him and be around him is very big. I’m looking forward to that a lot really.”

“I think I’ll be making it by the end of this upcoming season,” he said. “I’ll make it after I see more from my favorite schools.”

[TFloss32]

The latest with S John Bonney of Houston Lamar (OrangeBloods):

"My family and I are going to sit down and talk about everything, try to get down to a decision," Bonney said. "I'd rather just get it together, do what we have to do to make a decision."

"I have 30-something offers. I know I'm not going to go to all of those schools, but I don't even really know the number (that are still under consideration). That's how crazy this stuff is," Bonney said. "There are some schools that you think about and some that you say 'They're really good but I'd need to look into them more.' But all that stuff has to get cut down pretty soon."

"They're (Texas) definitely on my list. It's a great school," Bonney said. "Coach Akina's track record is awesome. They're one of the schools that I've liked since they've offered me. Especially being in Texas - I plan on living in Texas so that's always a good thing."

"But being out on the West Coast, it's pretty nice weather and being able to see Stanford was good. The academics are great, as well as Cal-Berkely and UCLA. And my brother lives out here, so I have family out here too. It's a tough decision. I can only go to one school, so I have to figure that out."

"That definitely helps (good academics). With my dad being a lawyer, he knows the importance of academics. So that definitely plays a big part and helps some schools," Bonney said. "A perfect example is Cal - they didn't do great this year on the field, but they have good academics and that draws my family and me to that. Stanford had a great year and is good in football. That (academics) is a big factor."

"It's Texas. They have some luxuries that most schools don't have," Bonney said. "Beyond the football point, politics and all that stuff, they know people that you want to know, especially in the business world."

[DMX7]

Are there pics of what's replacing Players (the business school extension)?

[leemajors]

Yup, many drunken nights at Players when I was at UT. When I was sober, I didn't even think the burgers were that good. :lol

Too many times I would order a double cheeseburger, shake, and mozz sticks :lol I lived at 18th and West and it was just down the street. Ahh, 20s metabolisms

[TFloss32]

WR Jake Oliver just posted this. Looks like another version of the home jersey:

http://distilleryimage0.ak.instagram.com/899e860ee8a811e2925f22000aa81f8f_7.jpg

[TFloss32]

Road whites still look awesome:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOvoZFOCYAE2Iuz.jpg:large

[rjv]

i've never liked the home unis for texas but the road unis are solid.

[ThePop]

Stormtrooper whites are the best uniform in college football /bias

[rkell87]

Stormtrooper whites are the best uniform in college football /bias
I agree but the whole team needs to wear white under armor leggings.

I do like some of Oregon's and the boise blue helmet with that demon horse

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that the big recruiting event on July 27th is being called the "Texas Stampede."

All of the 2014 and 2015 commitments are expected to be there and a full list of uncommitted guys should be available later in the month.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying that 2015 OL Patrick Vahe will NOT be visiting UT tomorrow as scheduled.

He's pushing his unofficial visit back to the 27th most likely.

[Vito Corleone]

OrangeBloods saying that 2015 OL Patrick Vahe will NOT be visiting UT tomorrow as scheduled.

He's pushing his unofficial visit back to the 27th most likely.

If what I understand about the 27th is true then that is really good news, he will get time to bond with lots of already committed players and hang with his cousins.

[DesignatedT]

Blake Munroe ‏@247Blake 16m
Longhorn redshirt freshman backup quarterback Connor Brewer is transferring and is no longer with the Texas football program. #hookem #horns

Any news on why he is transferring? Has this been known for awhile now?

[bluetrumpet]

He probably didn't want to sit on the bench his entire college career

[sahoopster]

He probably didn't want to sit on the bench his entire college career

Seems like the writing is on the wall for Swoopes to take over after Ash leaves. What else could it be?

[ThePop]

Seems like the writing is on the wall for Swoopes to take over after Ash leaves. What else could it be?

or Heard

[benefactor]

Yeah...there wasn't really a place on the team for Brewer with Swoopes and Heard on the team. I wish him the best wherever he goes.

[TFloss32]

Any news on why he is transferring? Has this been known for awhile now?

Definitely not a surprise. He just won't ever see significant snaps at Texas. Swoopes passed him up almost immediately once he enrolled.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying if Texas were to look at a second QB because of Brewer's transfer, it would be QB James Tabary of New Orleans, LA. He supposedly showed very well when he camped at UT in June and impressed Applewhite quite a bit.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1071343/#highlights/21249373

[TFloss32]

Good video of QB James Tabary's offseason workouts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi8VENv7a38

[Vito Corleone]

After watching that video I came away loving this kids footwork and at the same time thinking, I bet this is what Chris Simms looked like between his junior and senior year in high school. I'm watching him throw to NFL wide receivers and thinking it is much easier to throw to a receiver who is so damn good he can make even a bad throw look perfect. With all the air he was putting under the ball I don't think he has a very strong arm, but this is college not the NFL so you never know.

I do trust Applewhite so if he like him, I'd feel great about picking him up.

[TFloss32]

Free article from HornsNation with quotes from QB Connor Brewer on his decision to transfer:

http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/texas/post?id=16703

[TFloss32]

A few quotes from 2015 DT Tevin Boone (OrangeBloods):

"Right now, Texas really," Boone said when I asked if one school was standing out. "I like their coaching staff. I love their staff. They talk to their players like family. When we were there (for camp), they treat us like we 're their players at the camp. I like the facilities too. It's beautiful there. I loved it."

"Man, that's tough. I would probably talk it over with my parents and see if I should take it (a Texas offer) or if I'd wait," he said.

[TFloss32]

More from OL Joseph Paul of New Orleans, LA (OrangeBloods):

"It was about last week," Paul said of the decision to visit Texas. "Jermaine (Roberts) keeps trying to get me to come to Texas with him. He keeps putting that thought in my head. He's recruiting me hard."

"I know they're not practicing. I just want to go meet with the coaches and all of that," Paul said of the upcoming Texas visit. "The last person I talked to was coach (Larry) Porter about a month ago. He was just telling that they could really use me, that they like my style of play."

"I can't really say right now - just show me more of the campus. I just want to go out there, see how the experience is, see how I feel when the games are going on," Paul said.

[TFloss32]

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

"I've already visited Texas a bunch of times. When I visit Ole Miss, I'll know for sure. If I'm sure where I want to go, if it's Ole Miss, I'll call the coaches. If it's Texas I'll do it at the Stampede," Evans said.

"I know they're (Ole Miss) a team coming up, a team ready to compete and they'll be a good team next year. But I really don't know a lot, so I'm going up there to see what they have to offer."

"I like the coaches (at Texas), how they coach, how they're energetic about their craft. I like the facilities. I have a few friends down there, so that gives them the edge. The field is always nice and how they treat us while we're there, that's always nice."

[TFloss32]

The latest with 2015 QB Jarrett Stidham of Stephenville (24/7):

“I mostly talk to Coach (Major) Applewhite,” said Stidham. “He’s been the one who has recruited me, talked to me and came to see me for everything. We haven’t had a chance to talk much the last few weeks though. I’ve tried to call a few times but he’s been on vacation and I’ve been busy with camps, so we haven’t talked recently.”

“I like Coach Applewhite a lot,” he said. “I like that he’s really intense. I love that about him actually. I also love how he coaches his quarterbacks and all that. He’s just a great guy both on and off the field. I always enjoy getting to talk to him and look forward to getting to know him better. He’s a big reason I like Texas.”

“I leave after the state 7-on-7 tournament to visit two SEC schools,” Stidham said. “I’m going to Alabama on Sunday and staying there Monday and Tuesday to check them out. After that I’m going to Kentucky for a week to see family, do a camp there and visit the school."

“I know Texas is having a camp later this month,” he added. “So it’s possible that I go to it as well, but I honestly don’t know yet. I haven’t heard a lot about it, so it’s up in the air for right now. I’ll absolutely be down for some games though. I’m not sure which ones yet, but I'll be there for sure.”

“I have no favorites right now,” said Stidham. “I won’t have any for a while. I’ll probably start narrowing it down more next winter and into the spring.”

[TFloss32]

Article from Barking Carnival on Texas' QB situation now that Brewer has transferred out:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2013/7/11/4514264/texas-longhorn-quarterback-shallows-case-mccoy-david-ash-tyrone-swoopes-connor-brewer

[TFloss32]

2015 TE Bobby Evans of Allen, brother of LB Tay Evans, has committed to OU. The elder Evans committed to the Sooners last week.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, S Jamal Adams will be using his official visit to Texas on September 14th against Ole Miss.

That will probably be a really big recruiting weekend.

[Sisk]

TexAgs just reported that Aggie commit Dylan Sumner-Gardner said he didn't try to recruit Jamal Adams at the opening because everyone knows where he's going already. Florida was the implication.

Not surprising of course, but just thought that was an interesting note.

[DMX7]

Per 24/7, S Jamal Adams will be using his official visit to Texas on September 14th against Ole Miss.

That will probably be a really big recruiting weekend.

We could obviously use him.

[TheMex]

Any news on Harrison?

[TFloss32]

Any news on Harrison?

As of yesterday, nobody knew anything which is pretty discouraging.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 DT Daylon Mack of Gladewater (HornsNation):

“I did it (opened up his recruitment) because I really don’t know where I want to go,” Mack said. “I’m high on a couple of teams but I’m not really 100 percent sure.”

“I called and told him (Bo Davis) I was very open,” Mack said. “I’m not making a decision anytime soon. It’ll probably be this time next year. They (Texas) have a lot of time to recruit me.”

“I guess the SEC thing has worn off on me,” Mack said. “If you’re a good player, you’ll get drafted regardless. It’s all about winning. That’s all it is for me.”
“It’s really open,” he said. “The A&M fans still think no matter what I’m going there. But it’s not like that. I really don’t know where I’m going to go. I really don’t.”

“One of the reasons I like Texas and want to go there is they’re set up for a huge class,” he said. “Soso Jamabo, that’s a five-star. Maea Teuhema is a five-star. Then there’s me, Larry Pryor, Malik Jefferson. That’s going to be a pretty dominant class and all just Texas kids. That’s a big reason -- I want to play with great players.”

“Coach Davis said they’re going to bring in the guys they’re highly recruiting,” Mack said. “I was happy, because it’s been a while since I talked to Coach Davis and I always love talking with him. We have a good relationship. Getting to talk with him 1-on-1 would be really nice. It’s going to be a family-type thing, just chilling and hanging out with the staff.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer (HornsNation):

“I’ll either commit sometime before the season or next year,” Boyd said. “I’m waiting until I feel right.”

“I did kind of expect they (Texas) would offer me, but I didn’t think it would be this year,” Boyd said. “I was pretty shocked. But the performance I had at camp shocked even myself.”

“I got excited about that (hearing from Oregon),” he said. “I like everything about Oregon. Besides the weather – I know it’s pretty cold out there – everything else is OK.”

“I’m pretty excited about that (the Texas Stampede),” Boyd said. “I want to see some of the players there and spend time with them. I want to see what the place is like and what there is to do on campus.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 S Justin Dunning of Whitehouse (HornsNation):

“I think it’s my size and my athleticism,” he said. “I think the size that I have sticks out to a lot of schools. I’m a bigger safety. I think my size might give me more range and I can cover more area than other players playing my position.”

“Texas is probably, I don’t want to say they are my favorite, but they are one of my favorites,” he said. “The whole coaching staff is real cool. I went down there for a couple of visits and just really like it down there. It’s a family atmosphere.”

“Oh yeah, Coach Akina and me are real cool,” he said. “He’s a great coach. I like his attitude and the way he coaches. I know about his track record. He has a lot of guys in the NFL.”

“It’s really important because I am going to spend most of my time around the coaches and the players,” he said. “I definitely have to like the coach. I definitely love Coach Akina.”

“That’s real important because I want to go somewhere that is going to help me succeed and help me get to the league,” he said

[TFloss32]

The latest with 2015 LB Cameron Townsend of Fort Bend Ridge Point (HornsNation):

“Those are the two conferences showing me the most interest,” Townsend said. “If those are the people who want me, that’s who I want to be around too. I’ve got big looks from most of the Pac-12 and Big 12 schools. I do believe that the spread attack is something I should be playing against. They have a lot of that.”

“I’m only 16, man!” he said. “I’m only 16. I can move real good. I’m still developing. Of course I want to gain weight, but I’m not about to jump to 215 or 220 now. That’s just not me."

“I’m doing well, I had a good sophomore season, I plan on having an even better junior season. I think my play will speak for itself for the schools that really matter.”
“Texas was my first offer. They really set the standard,” Townsend said. “Everything I see now -- and I’m going to be honest, nobody got Texas on the weight room -- I’m comparing them.”

“I don’t have any top anything just yet,” Townsend said. “But Texas is one of of the best schools in the Big 12, they were my first offer, they’re close to home. I wouldn’t just say, ‘Oh yeah, they’re my No. 1 right now,’ but I am heavily interested in them.”

[TFloss32]

Johnny Football sent home from Manning Passing Academy:

http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/report_johnny_manziel_booted_from_manning_passing_ academy_by_archie_manning_for_showing_up_staying_o ut_late/14050265

[TFloss32]

S John Bonney talks about a possible August decision (HornsNation):

"Yeah, I still want to make a decision before my first game this year," Bonney said.

"There are a lot of schools that are on the top of my list," Bonney said. "I haven't put out a top-numbered list. I like Texas. I liked all the California schools I went to. TCU, Baylor, Oklahoma, I really like a lot, coach [Bob] Stoops and everybody up there. We'll just see how everything goes."

"It was a great trip (to Cal, Stanford and UCLA)," Bonney said. "I learned a lot about the three campuses I was at. I knew about Stanford's academics and everything, but I didn't realize the campus was as big as it was. Cal-Berkeley, I didn't realize their academics were as high as they were, so I learned a lot about that. UCLA has a great campus. I really like the coaching staff over there."

"I've got only a couple of weeks before two-a-days start, so if I'm going to do it, it has to be soon," he said. "We're hoping we can get that out of the way."

"I'm going wherever the best fit is for me," he said. "If that's out of Texas, then that's how it's going to have to be."

[TFloss32]

Something to keep an eye on...Inside Texas mentioned DT Courtney Garnett may have a wandering eye at this point, and I don't think UT minds. His grades are still a question mark despite what has been reported and he attended a Mississippi State camp a few days after he attended Texas' summer camp on June 2nd. OrangeBloods reported recently that the staff has informed DT DJ Williams of Lufkin that he will receive good news at the upcoming Texas Stampede recruiting event.

[TFloss32]

An anonymous source speaks on the recruitment of DE Victor Evans (24/7):

“I’m pretty sure he’s going to commit to Texas,” said the source. “Texas is his favorite school and has been since they offered. I’m almost positive he’ll end up being a Longhorn soon.”

“He just wants to see some other places,” the source said. “It’s nothing really to be concerned about if you’re Texas. I know his family wanted him to slow it down a little so he could be absolutely sure and not be a kid who commits then de-commits. If it wasn’t for that, he would already have committed to Texas.”

[TFloss32]

A name that hasn't been brought up at all when it comes to Texas recruiting is 2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview. However, 24/7 thinks UT may have serious interest and he's scheduled to be at the Texas Stampede along with his teammate, WR Dorian Leonard. Even though nobody takes it too seriously, Hasty is a member of the "East Texas Six" (J. Hasty, D. Mack, M. Jefferson, K. Boyd, L. Pryor, J. Dunning) that wants to attend the same college. All of them will be in Austin together on July 27th.

http://247sports.com/Player/JaMycal-Hasty-21627

[TFloss32]

Quotes from a source close to OL Demetrius Knox (24/7):

“The coaching staff there at All Saints told him that it was a bad move,” said a source close to the All Saints program. “They did just about everything possible to try and convince him to stay at Texas. They thought it was the best fit for him and for his personality. He just wasn’t having it though. They told him it was a bad decision and that it was the best program closest to home for him.”

“I honestly believe he will end up at TCU,” the source said. “It wouldn’t surprise me at all."

[TFloss32]

Good news on 2015 QB Ricky Town of Ventura, CA. 24/7 says he's considering making a return trip to Austin for the Texas Stampede on July 27th. Also, sources say his recruitment looks like it will come down to UT and Georgia.

[TFloss32]

More from 2015 DT Daylon Mack (24/7):

“The last time I talked to him (Bo Davis) was about three days ago when I called him,” said Mack. “He told me he couldn’t wait to get me and my family down there. He said he’s ready to hang out with us. I told him I couldn’t wait to get down there and talk with him and the rest of the staff. He also explained how much he really wanted me at Texas.”

“It could be something that does affect my decision,” Mack said. “I have the best relationship with Coach Davis. He's my favorite coach to talk to out of all of them. He's just a good, cool guy and someone I’d be friends with even if he wasn’t a coach or I wasn’t a player he was recruiting."

“Coach Davis is really good at teaching players how to get better,” he added. “He teaches you how to get better with your hands especially and that’s something you can never be too good at. It’s something I want to improve on more and he’s one of the best to do that.”

“I also talk to Coach (Mack) Brown and Coach (Stacy) Searels,” said Mack. “They’re both great. I love talking to both of them. Coach Searels is actually my main recruiter, but Coach Davis is after me a lot too. They’re all great coaches, just like Coach Davis.”

[TFloss32]

The latest with 2015 DT Bryce English of DeSoto (OrangeBloods):

"I still get a lot of mail, a lot of coaches trying to get me to come to their school. I just come to work out every day, try to be better and really don't worry about the recruiting process very much," English said.

"It's the atmosphere, the family I already have there, the brothers I have there, the coaches (Bruce Chambers) are basically part of my family for a while," English said.

"I'll be a short, stocky defensive tackle that wants to get after it," English said. "I can rush the passer, clog the hole, do whatever they want me to do."

"The other schools just say come to their school, we're SEC country and those types of things. I just read it and let it go by," English said. "I want to focus more on my pass rushing. They're going to move me out to end a little bit to see how that works."

"He's (Mack Brown) a great guy. He's energetic, he's classy and he likes to win," English said of Brown. "I'm glad I made the decision I did."

[TFloss32]

Some photos from this weekend's State 7-on-7 Tourney in Leander courtesy of 24/7:

LB Otaro Alaka
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/200/990/990200.JPG

WR Dorian Leonard
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/379/990/990379.jpg

2015 ATH KeKe Coutee
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/309/989/989309.jpg

2015 S Justin Dunning
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/338/989/989338.jpg

S John Bonney
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/193/990/990193.JPG

S Jamal Adams
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/360/990/990360.JPG

2015 LB Malik Jefferson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/321/989/989321.jpg

2015 QB Jarrett Stidham
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/192/990/990192.JPG

[Bloeddyr10]

Some photos from this weekend's State 7-on-7 Tourney in Leander courtesy of 24/7:


WR Dorian Leonard
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/379/990/990379.jpg


Heard that Leonard was a beast at the event, and that some of his private workouts has been slipped out to the public, resulting in ESPN's Damon Sayles calling him a stud and bigtime player. I won't lie, I was one of those who didn't understand the idea of offering Leonard and Emanuel Porter. I'm starting to really like Leonard, but Porter still strikes me as a "why"-offer. So does LB Andrew Beck.

[TFloss32]

More on 2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview...24/7 says a Texas offer will change his recruitment up and he's mentioned that UT would be in it until the very end should he decide to let the process play out. He plans on calling the staff this week to discuss his recruitment. He's thought to be an A&M lean as things currently stand.

[TFloss32]

Just in case it got lost on the last page, JUCO OL Desmond Harrison was scheduled to enroll at UT today for the second summer session but there is no word on whether or not that's going to happen at this time. There have been rumors in the last week that Texas won't be able to make it happen until fall at the earliest.

[ThePop]

Heard that Leonard was a beast at the event, and that some of his private workouts has been slipped out to the public, resulting in ESPN's Damon Sayles calling him a stud and bigtime player. I won't lie, I was one of those who didn't understand the idea of offering Leonard and Emanuel Porter. I'm starting to really like Leonard, but Porter still strikes me as a "why"-offer. So does LB Andrew Beck.

247 mods are very high on Porter saying if any 3 star commit becomes a 4 star it's him. They said injuries have held him back.

Also if Beck doesn't work out at LB he could always move to TE where Florida recruited him. No guarantees John Thomas will qualify.

[Bloeddyr10]

Floss, earlier you stated that July was a slow period recruiting wise. Any chance, that you could make some kind of "scheme" with the different periods of recruiting? Maybe with which periods coaches are allowed to call players and how many times and which periods recruits are allowed to call coaches?

I hope it makes sense. But a friend of mine asked me about the recruiting periods, and I thought you were the best to answer the question. All of you guys can answer if you know if, of course.

[TFloss32]

Floss, earlier you stated that July was a slow period recruiting wise. Any chance, that you could make some kind of "scheme" with the different periods of recruiting? Maybe with which periods coaches are allowed to call players and how many times and which periods recruits are allowed to call coaches?

I hope it makes sense. But a friend of mine asked me about the recruiting periods, and I thought you were the best to answer the question. All of you guys can answer if you know if, of course.

Here's a good breakdown. You can see that college football recruiting is currently in a "quiet period" and coaches aren't allowed to visit recruits or call them which is why you see a lack of news. However, I believe Facebook interaction is still allowed year-round. You'll see prospects starting to take official visits on opening weekend which is August 29th through September 2nd (Labor Day). You'll also notice that the rules are different depending on which grade a prospect is in.

http://recruitlook.com/blog/id_1694-2012-2013-college-football-recruiting-calendar.html

[TFloss32]

Alabama has offered 2015 RB/ATH Chris Warren III.

[benefactor]

Come on opening weekend. I'm headed back for round two.

[Bloeddyr10]

Here's a good breakdown. You can see that college football recruiting is currently in a "quiet period" and coaches aren't allowed to visit recruits or call them which is why you see a lack of news. However, I believe Facebook interaction is still allowed year-round. You'll see prospects starting to take official visits on opening weekend which is August 29th through September 2nd (Labor Day). You'll also notice that the rules are different depending on which grade a prospect is in.

http://recruitlook.com/blog/id_1694-2012-2013-college-football-recruiting-calendar.html

Thanks Floss! I really appreciate it! But I'll have to dig out some articles about the new rules with coaches being allowed to talk/contact recruits as much as they want on Facebook or mail, IIRC.

[TFloss32]

Alabama has offered 2015 RB/ATH Chris Warren III.

Alabama also offered 2015 OL Trevor Elbert at their camp yesterday.

[TFloss32]

EDIT: OrangeBloods says JUCO OL Desmond Harrison is in, 24/7 says he's not.

[TFloss32]

EDIT: OrangeBloods says JUCO OL Desmond Harrison is in, 24/7 says he's not.

Ok, everyone agrees that he's in. Good news.

[the chronic]

ESPN 300 for 2015 class

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/rn300jr/sort/rank/class/2015

[TheMex]

ESPN 300 for 2015 class

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/rn300jr/sort/rank/class/2015
It's incredible how many players are in the top 13 from Georgia and Florida.

[TFloss32]

Update from S Jamal Adams (OrangeBloods):

"Am I tired? I'm worn out, honestly," responded Adams with a smile about his summer filled with camps across the country and tournaments. "It's a blessing, really, to complete with the top guys in the nation."

"Really being humble about yourself," said Adams about what he's taken away from the events this summer. "It's an honor. A lot of people would love to do it, and I couldn't complain about it."

"It's not unsure," said the four-star about the decision-making process. "I have some schools in my mind. It's really just breaking it down, not about football, just breaking it down one-by-one."

"They're both in Texas and one is in Florida," said Adams about the trio of schools associated with him the most. "I'm looking at Ole Miss as well and Ohio State. Looking at everyone and it really doesn't play any factor how far it is. It's just the best fit for me."

"They're kind of all hitting me hard," Adams said. "Texas and Florida are really hitting me pretty hard."

"They're all the same. Nothing really different. They feed you everything," Adams said. "You have to separate the real from the fake."

"You find out the real ones and the fake ones that really want you, and who feed you some of the stuff you don't want to hear and some of the stuff you want to hear," Adams said.

"Honesty, I would have to say coaches who say, 'You can come here and start right off the bat.' And then they say 'But if you go to Florida or Alabama or LSU they won't even know who you are there and you won't start and won't play.' All that stuff," Adams said. "[I] can play. There are so many people that have started there and played. I would have to say that's probably the worst thing I've heard."

"It does (make the process tougher), but then again it makes it easy. A coach that tells you that really doesn't want you," Adams said.

"I feel I can play anywhere," the Hebron standout said. "I pretty much have all the offers. For a coach to tell me that, that doesn't matter to me. I feel for myself I'm the best safety in the country so I keep a positive attitude about everything."

"I'm shooting for an August date, but if not, it's after my officials," he said.

[TFloss32]

The latest with LB/S Edwin Freeman of Arlington Bowie (24/7):

“There’s really nothing going on now with my recruitment,” said Freeman. “Texas is my favorite school like they've been since the spring. It’s Texas, Texas A&M and TCU in that order.”

“I still want to visit them,” Freeman said of LSU. “I still would like to make that trip happen, but I don’t know if it'll for sure [happen] or not. I sort of want to see what they have to offer, but I just don’t know when I'd be able to make it down there. My season is right around the corner so I don’t know if I'll visit any other schools now. I guess we’ll see. I haven’t worried about it too much really.”

“I still talk to all three coaching staffs,” Freeman said. “I’d say I probably talk to Texas the most, especially on the phone, but it’s not like we talk every day or anything. They also send me a lot of mail and hand written letters. The Texas A&M coaches try to talk to me on Facebook, but honestly I don’t even get on there much at all. TCU talks to me as well and they still try to recruit me.”

“If I were to make a decision today I would be picking Texas,” he said. “I’ve always been such a big Longhorn fan and they’ve always done a good job of recruiting me. I like them a lot. I’m not sure anyone will be able to knock them off from the top spot now.”

[TFloss32]

A new name to remember is the teammate of S John Bonney. He's 2015 CB Holton Hill of Houston Lamar (24/7):

http://247sports.com/Player/Holton-Hill-33036

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1659239/#highlights/49769375

“I feel like recruiting is going really well for me at this point,” said Hill. “I’m going to these camps, putting in hard work and getting really good feedback. I guess they like me because they’ve all offered at every camp I’ve gone to except one."

“I’ve camped at Texas, Baylor, TCU, Colorado and Texas Tech,” he added. “All of them offered me right after they saw me except Texas, which has been great for me. I’m very appreciative of all those offers that I have received so far.”

“I’m going to work as hard as possible to get that offer from the Longhorns,” Hill said. “I really want it. I’ll be steady working to get the Texas offer. I’ll be glad to do whatever it takes, whether that is having a great season and impressing them that way, or by going to more of their camps so I can keep showing them what I can do.”

“I like their program a lot,” he said. “I like their defensive schemes and their defensive backs coach especially. From what I hear, he’s the best defensive backs coach there is out there and I know he’s done really well with getting his guys recognized and into the NFL. The way he uses his DBs and just how he has so much success with them is something that stands out to me. It definitely grabs my attention, that’s for sure.”

“I must say, an offer from Texas would mean a lot to me,” said Hill. “They are a school I really like. I’ve always been a fan of theirs and would love to get that offer. If something like that happens, it’s one of those situations where it could change everything for you. It would be a big deal.”

“If John (Bonney) ended up picking them (Texas) that would definitely be another thing that would help that decision if I got offered,” said Hill. “It would be great to play with him again at the next level. We could keep on making big plays together, just like we do in high school.”

[TFloss32]

2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge of Cedar Hill talks about his recruitment (24/7):

“I like Texas a lot,” said Lodge. “They’re a great school. They have a great football program, great football team and a great coaching staff. On top of that they have a great education down there too. It’s one of the best.”

“Coach Darrell Wyatt is the one who I talk to the most from Texas,” Lodge said. “He's just such a great receivers coach. He’s very energetic and knows what he’s doing. It will be hard to find a better position coach than him. I have a lot of trust in him and I think he’ll begin to get a lot out of his guys this year."

“I like the entire coaching staff that’s there though,” he added. “They’re just all great guys and coaches. They’re some of the best at what they do.”

“They told me they want me to come down later this month on the 27th (for the Texas Stampede),” said Lodge. “I’ve been there three times now, with my last one being just a few weeks ago. Still though, I enjoy it there and will try to make it down again.”

“Everything is still the same with my recruitment,” said Lodge. “I plan to really take my time. I’m going to take a lot more visits before I commit to anywhere. I want to see where I fit in, so I’m just taking my time with the process. I’m chilling and am in no hurry. I want to see what everyone has to offer, because I’ve only visited three schools so far."

“I have a few visits in mind that I'd like to take,” he adeed. “LSU, Auburn, Florida and maybe Ohio State are some of those. I like those southern schools where it stays warm.”

“When I make a choice the name of the school isn’t going to make a difference,” Lodge said. “I wouldn’t pick a school like Texas or LSU or Florida just based on their name and because they’re popular. I feel like some players do that, but I don’t want to. The main thing is that I want to choose a school based on their quality education. If football doesn’t work out, you have to have something to fall back on, so that’s very important."

“I want to make sure that I can come in and be a factor on their team,” he added. “I want to know that they’ll be able to use me in their offense. That doesn’t mean I have to see the field right away, but I want to make sure they can use me effectively and have big plans for me in the future.”

[TFloss32]

2015 S Johnny Shaw talks about his life since Hurricane Rita hit his hometown of Beaumont (HornsNation):

“I believe that if Hurricane Rita wouldn’t have happened I would have just been a schoolboy, just worried about my school work instead of a football player,” said Shaw Jr., who is ranked as the No. 174 player in the ESPN Junior 300. “Growing up my mom and dad were really hard on us about school. We had to have As and Bs.”

“I didn’t know where we were going (after leaving Beaumont), if we were ever going to make it back, if we were even going to survive,” Shaw Jr. said. “I didn’t know where we were going to stay, what school I was going to go to, how was I going to meet new friends.”

“It’s like a total loss. It’s devastating,” Shaw Sr. said. “It displaced us. But still God made a way for us in the midst of the storm.”

“For me, it just really made me think that I had to get out there and try and make my life better,” Shaw Jr. said. “I still think about it all the time today.”

“It was a blessing,” Shaw Jr. said of the hurricane. “If the hurricane didn’t come I wouldn’t be where I am at today. There is a reason why I am in this situation. I am thankful. God did that for a reason to get us out of there. There are a lot of people in Beaumont. I didn’t think I’d get recognized there. But here, there is a smaller population on the football team.”

“Texas was on my mind before other teams came and saw me,” he said. “I always wanted to go to Texas. But when TCU offered me it was a full ride. I could go to college. A lot of people down here in Center don’t get D-I offers. So I jumped on that opportunity. So TCU came first and surprised me. Then Texas came.”

“The feeling -- I couldn’t even believe it at first,” he said. “It’s been a dream to play for the Longhorns. When they offered me I was shocked. Time just stopped for me. I was shocked that it happened.”

[TFloss32]

WR Devin Lauderdale of Houston Bellaire has been ruled ineligible and will be heading to JUCO instead of Texas Tech.

Some of you may remember him as a guy Texas never showed interest in despite his talent.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview (OrangeBloods):

"Right now I have offers from Texas Tech, TCU, Baylor and Texas A&M," Hasty said. "As far as the one that's sticking out, with it being so early, they're all about the same. No one is really ahead of anyone else."

"Growing up, that (A&M) was my favorite school," Hasty said. "I had a cousin that went there, so ever since I was young A&M was my favorite school."

"Back in the spring, coach (Stacy) Searels gave me a card to contact them but I haven't talked to them very much yet," Hasty said. "I do know that they load up on running backs. That's the first thing that comes to mind. They love to pick up running backs. If my recruitment picks up from them, I'll definitely be interested."

"I want to go somewhere that I feel comfortable. I plan on majoring in kinesiology, so somewhere that's good in that field," Hasty said. "Early playing time really is not that important, but if I can play, that's great. Really, just somewhere where they take me in and I feel like I'm at Longview all over again."

[TFloss32]

Can't find an official report yet, but there's a rumor out there that Ricky Williams will be joining the Incarnate Word staff.

[TFloss32]

Taiwanese animation of Manziel leaving the Manning camp last weekend:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XO-4kiiXecs

[TFloss32]

Texas has hired former defensive coordinator, Greg Robinson (2004), as a defensive analyst.

Diaz insurance?

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071713aag.html

[Vito Corleone]

Tomey and Robinson did a great job back in 2004, I like it a lot.

[sahoopster]

Can't find an official report yet, but there's a rumor out there that Ricky Williams will be joining the Incarnate Word staff.

Interesting if true. My wife was telling me this earlier. Would help with recruiting for sure; they need something to draw interest. As an alum I still haven't been to a game but have season tix for UT and UTSA.

Time for a UIW recruiting thread yet?

[benefactor]

Tomey and Robinson did a great job back in 2004, I like it a lot.
Agreed. Good move.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting CB/S Tony Brown has said he "should be" in Austin on July 27th for the big recruiting event.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods also saying S Jason Hall will be in Austin on the 27th. Commitment watch.

[TFloss32]

Texas picked to finish fourth in Big XII pre-season poll. Thoughts?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/18/4534908/big-12-preseason-poll-texas-longhorns-fourth

[sahoopster]

Seems kind of low, but I'll agree with the writer that it seems few are able to give the Horns any credit after the results the past three seasons. Myself, I'm remaining cautiously optimistic. Keyword...cautiously.

[lolwat]

Texas picked to finish fourth in Big XII pre-season poll. Thoughts? http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/18/4534908/big-12-preseason-poll-texas-longhorns-fourth Wasn't last year's defense statistically the worst defense in the school's history? Yeah... voting Texas to finish in the top 4 of this conference is being extremely, extremely generous.
Seems kind of low, but I'll agree with the writer that it seems few are able to give the Horns any credit after the results the past three seasons. Myself, I'm remaining cautiously optimistic. Keyword...cautiously. What makes you even remotely optimistic? Did you not see last year's defense? Did you forget that Vaccaro is now gone? Did you not watch the Spring Game where Ash through multiple interceptions? This team is going to be horrible.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Texas picked to finish fourth in Big XII pre-season poll. Thoughts?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/18/4534908/big-12-preseason-poll-texas-longhorns-fourth

You can make an argument that they can finish higher, but until they live up to their potential, I think it's a fair place. It truly is a make or break year, so hopefully they can end in the top 3 at worst. Any lower than that and the program could be in for a few more lean years. At least by Texas standards.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Wasn't last year's defense statistically the worst defense in the school's history? Yeah... voting Texas to finish in the top 4 of this conference is being extremely, extremely generous. What makes you even remotely optimistic? Did you not see last year's defense? Did you forget that Vaccaro is now gone? Did you not watch the Spring Game where Ash through multiple interceptions? This team is going to be horrible.

Define horrible. What do you predict their record will be? As good as Vaccaro is, last time I checked it, took more than one player to win games. I think the games against the Oklahoma schools will determine how good or bad their season will be.

[rjv]

i can see texas finish at anywhere between 1-4. i actually think that tcu and baylor will challenge for the title, it would be crazy if baylor actually wins the big XII this year. they do have a favorable schedule and i think they will finally have a defense that will be able to get them some stops. seastrunk is a stud.

[shyne]

i can see texas finish at anywhere between 1-4. i actually think that tcu and baylor will challenge for the title, it would be crazy if baylor actually wins the big XII this year. they do have a favorable schedule and i think they will finally have a defense that will be able to get them some stops. seastrunk is a stud.

Baylor will be breaking in a new qb, he he can limit mistakes they will be good.

[TFloss32]

This team is going to be horrible.

"Horrible" by my definition is .500 or below. A lot of bad things had to happen for 2010 to turn out the way it did.

I don't think Texas wins the conference, but I don't see any way they're "horrible" without someone like Ash going down.

[Vito Corleone]

Wasn't last year's defense statistically the worst defense in the school's history? Yeah... voting Texas to finish in the top 4 of this conference is being extremely, extremely generous.

What makes you even remotely optimistic? Did you not see last year's defense? Did you forget that Vaccaro is now gone? Did you not watch the Spring Game where Ash through multiple interceptions? This team is going to be horrible.


I was not very optimistic until recently. Bringing Robinson in to help with the defense was the smartest move Mack has made in a very long time. You can say what you want about Greg Robinson as a head coach but the man knows how to coach and run a defense. When he took over back in 2003, that defense was much like our defense we had today, lots of talent but little direction. In 2004 he made that defense the best in Mack's tenure at Texas. If he can duplicate that, then you will see Texas challenge for the MNC.

There is no doubt this is a talented team, all the doubt lies with the coaches, well for me, a lot of that went away when Greg Robinson came aboard.

[lolwat]

Define horrible. What do you predict their record will be? As good as Vaccaro is, last time I checked it, took more than one player to win games. I think the games against the Oklahoma schools will determine how good or bad their season will be.

7 or fewer wins = horrible imo. With the resources that Texas has, a "bad year" should be a 10 win season. Vaccaro was an excellent safety and an excellent cover corner. Losing him will not make the team better. I'm thinking Texas will lose to both Oklahoma schools.


"Horrible" by my definition is .500 or below. A lot of bad things had to happen for 2010 to turn out the way it did.

Horrible, imo, is fewer than 8 wins. 7-5 is what I think this team will go and that's just absurd with the resources that Texas has.


When he took over back in 2003, that defense was much like our defense we had today, lots of talent but little direction. In 2004 he made that defense the best in Mack's tenure at Texas.

Texas gave up 30 or more points 5 times in the 2 years combined before Robinson took over the defense. In 2004, when he was running the defense, Texas gave up 30 or more points 2 times. It's not like the defense was horrible before he took over and he made it the #1 defense in the country. He did improve it some, but it wasn't some drastic change. To put it into perspective, the Texas defense gave up 30 or more points 6 times in 2012.

[sahoopster]

Wasn't last year's defense statistically the worst defense in the school's history? Yeah... voting Texas to finish in the top 4 of this conference is being extremely, extremely generous. What makes you even remotely optimistic? Did you not see last year's defense? Did you forget that Vaccaro is now gone? Did you not watch the Spring Game where Ash through multiple interceptions? This team is going to be horrible.

Aside from what others have already mentioned, there is also the fact that this team is no longer a young team and has gotten progressively better over the tenure of most of the players. I think they have as good a shot as anyone in the conference right now to come out on top. I do agree with you though that if they lose four this season we may see some big changes.

[Vito Corleone]

7 or fewer wins = horrible imo. With the resources that Texas has, a "bad year" should be a 10 win season. Vaccaro was an excellent safety and an excellent cover corner. Losing him will not make the team better. I'm thinking Texas will lose to both Oklahoma schools.



Horrible, imo, is fewer than 8 wins. 7-5 is what I think this team will go and that's just absurd with the resources that Texas has.



Texas gave up 30 or more points 5 times in the 2 years combined before Robinson took over the defense. In 2004, when he was running the defense, Texas gave up 30 or more points 2 times. It's not like the defense was horrible before he took over and he made it the #1 defense in the country. He did improve it some, but it wasn't some drastic change. To put it into perspective, the Texas defense gave up 30 or more points 6 times in 2012.

one of those two games you mention was against Michigan and it wasn't the defense that game up 30 pts it was the special teams that got it's but kicked with several huge run backs.

The other game was to OSU which was the game we spotted them 35 pts and came back and beat them 56-35. One of the greatest comebacks in Texas history. Not only did we come back from 35 down but Texas didn't allow a single point in the 2nd half.

Like I said, I'm excited about this years team and only a dumbass aggsy troll would call this team a 7-5 team even without Robinson this team is much better than that.

[TFloss32]

The latest from LSUfreek:

http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1715255/4mp2.gif

[ThePop]

lolwat must be a troll, even shaggy isn't that negative. He even brought up the spring game lol.

[lolwat]

only a dumbass aggsy troll would call this team a 7-5 team

Is this site just another hornsfans where if you don't claim "this is the year" that you're a troll? It sure seems that way.

Oh, and it's "aggy" you stupid ****. Who the fuck calls aggy "aggsy"?


lolwat must be a troll, even shaggy isn't that negative. He even brought up the spring game lol.

Shaggy is turning into another hornsfans, at least on the football board. I got neg repped to hell when I said this team wasn't going to win 10 games. Seriously.

I'll give you a minute to figure out why you're an idiot for mocking my use of the Spring Game, you know, actual game-like experience that shows the players performing (or not).

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying S Jamal Adams will be making an unofficial visit to Ole Miss this weekend.

[TFloss32]

A few recruiting notes from 24/7...

-the in-state, committed DB that they have been referencing is still in talks with Texas and should be in Austin with his family on July 27th for the Texas Stampede. They aren't releasing his name at the request of the family.

-2015 OL Patrick Vahe of Euless Trinity is scheduled to be in town on Monday with his family.

-DE Victor Evans will also be visiting Ole Miss this weekend. Texas is still considered the heavy favorite.

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, 2015 QB/ATH JW Ketchum will be in Austin on the 27th.

[ThePop]

I'll give you a minute to figure out why you're an idiot for mocking my use of the Spring Game, you know, actual game-like experience that shows the players performing (or not).

Go watch every spring game in the last 10 years. Then come back and talk.

[TFloss32]

OL Jovan Pruitt of Dallas Bishop Dunne has committed to Arkansas.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting ATH Kevin Shorter will be at the Texas Stampede.

UT may possibly be looking at him on defense now as opposed to RB.

[TFloss32]

We're almost a week out, so here's the first list of attendees for the upcoming Texas Stampede event. This a compilation from all of the sites:

2014 Commitments
RB, Donald Catalon, Aldine Eisenhower
RB, D'Onta Foreman, Texas City
WR, Roderick Bernard, Houston Sharpstown
WR, Armanti Foreman, Texas City
WR, Garrett Gray, Marble Falls
WR, Lorenzo Joe, Abilene Cooper
WR, Dorian Leonard, Longview
WR, Emanuel Porter, Dallas Lincoln
TE, John Thomas, Trinity Valley C.C. (Athens, TX)
DT, Trey Lealaimatafao, San Antonio Warren
DT/DE, Jake McMillon, Abilene
DE, Derick Roberson, San Antonio Brennan
DE, Sione Teuhema, Keller
LB, Otaro Alaka, Cypress Falls
LB, Cameron Hampton, Dallas Carter
CB, Jermaine Roberts, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)

2014 Targets
RB, Treyvon Hughes, Carrollton Hebron
OL, Joseph Paul, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
DT, DJ Williams, Lufkin
DE, Victor Evans, Dallas Skyline
LB/S, Edwin Freeman, Arlington Bowie
CB/S, Tony Brown, Beaumont Ozen
S, Jason Hall, South Grand Prairie
ATH, Kevin Shorter, Newton

2015 Commitments
OL, Aaron Garza, Sherman
OL, Connor Lanfear, Buda Hays
OL, Maea Teuhema, Keller
DT, Bryce English, DeSoto
CB, Jalen Campbell, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff
S, Johnny Shaw, Center
ATH, Keke Coutee, Lufkin

2015 Targets
QB/ATH, JW Ketchum, Fort Bend Marshall
RB, Rodney Anderson, Katy
RB, Jay Bradford, Splendora
RB, JaMycal Hasty, Longview
WR, DaMarkus Lodge, Cedar Hill
WR, Kemah Siverand, Cypress Ridge
OL, Trevor Elbert, Rockwall-Heath
DT, Tevin Boone, Cleburne
DT, Daylon Mack, Gladewater
DE/LB, Anthony Wheeler, Dallas Skyline
LB, Malik Jefferson, Mesquite Poteet
LB, Cameron Townsend, Fort Bend Ridge Point
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer
S, Justin Dunning, Whitehouse

Not Attending
QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer **wedding
OL, Terrell Cuney, Jasper
LB, Andrew Beck, Plant (Tampa, FL)
2015 CB, Kendall Sheffield, Fort Bend Marshall **Junior Olympics (track)
2015 S, Larry Pryor, Sulphur Springs

[the chronic]

We're almost a week out, so here's the first list of attendees for the upcoming Texas Stampede event. This a compilation from all of the sites:

2015 Targets
QB/ATH, JW Ketchum, Fort Bend Marshall
RB, Rodney Anderson, Katy
RB, Jay Bradford, Splendora
RB, JaMycal Hasty, Longview
WR, DaMarkus Lodge, Cedar Hill
WR, Kemah Siverand, Cypress Ridge
OL, Trevor Elbert, Rockwall-Heath
DT, Tevin Boone, Cleburne
DT, Daylon Mack, Gladewater
DE/LB, Anthony Wheeler, Dallas Skyline
LB, Malik Jefferson, Mesquite Poteet
LB, Cameron Townsend, Fort Bend Ridge Point
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer
S, Justin Dunning, Whitehouse

Not Attending
QB, Jerrod Heard, Denton Guyer **wedding
OL, Terrell Cuney, Jasper
LB, Andrew Beck, Plant (Tampa, FL)
2015 CB, Kendall Sheffield, Fort Bend Marshall **Junior Olympics (track)
2015 S, Larry Pryor, Sulphur Springs




Don't know if it's been discussed but the 2015 class has a group that calls themselves the "Gang of Five" - they talk constantly about how they're all going to play together in college. Yeah I know group deals never work but it is interesting that 4 of the 5 will be on campus together. I highlighted the group in blue. Hasty is the only one on the outside as far as getting an offer but we'll see.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Don't know if it's been discussed but the 2015 class has a group that calls themselves the "Gang of Five" - they talk constantly about how they're all going to play together in college. Yeah I know group deals never work but it is interesting that 4 of the 5 will be on campus together. I highlighted the group in blue. Hasty is the only one on the outside as far as getting an offer but we'll see.

Not sure who the other one is, but I thought they were being called "The East Texas Six"??

[TFloss32]

The sixth one is Boyd.

[TFloss32]

Speaking of the "East Texas Six", Inside Texas reported yesterday that 2015 RB Soso Jamabo of Plano West is a fan of the idea and wants to play with that group of guys. There's also talk that the group is looking for a QB which is interesting because one of Jamabo's best friends is 2015 QB Kyler Murray of Allen.

[TFloss32]

More quotes from 2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview (HornsNation):

“I have a little bit of interest in Texas, but after I go down there that’s when I’ll really decide if I like them or, you know, nah,” Hasty said. “I’m giving it a shot. I’m not ruling anyone out until I do make my decision.”

“I’m looking forward to it (the Texas Stampede), especially with Daylon Mack and all those guys coming,” Hasty said. “I can’t wait for that. I’m not really sure what we’ll be doing that day, but I’m going to give coach [Larry] Porter a call in a few and see what he has to say.”

“Those are the two (Baylor and Texas Tech) that have been showing me the most interest,” Hasty said. “The coaches and their whole staff, they all showed a whole bunch of love. I mixed real good with those coaches from Tech and from Baylor. They sound excited about me, and that makes me excited about them.”

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Speaking of the "East Texas Six", Inside Texas reported yesterday that 2015 RB Soso Jamabo of Plano West is a fan of the idea and wants to play with that group of guys. There's also talk that the group is looking for a QB which is interesting because one of Jamabo's best friends is 2015 QB Kyler Murray of Allen.

This is new to me with Mack new approach of offering younger kids, but I think the 2015 class could be one of his best. This is going to be a huge year. I think they need to win 10 to keep this class together and add a few 5-star types. Manziel and a&m taking a step backwards would help.

[TFloss32]

This is new to me with Mack new approach of offering younger kids, but I think the 2015 class could be one of his best. This is going to be a huge year. I think they need to win 10 to keep this class together and add a few 5-star types. Manziel and a&m taking a step backwards would help.

I believe the unsung hero is Patrick Suddes. I wish he would've been in Austin in time to get his hands on the 2014 class because it's obvious interest from big-time prospects has been lacking. Up until he arrived, Texas was relying on program prestige to get by hoping kids would continue to crawl to Austin, but that's just not the case anymore. The implementation of his ideas has made a huge difference and generated a positive buzz. I do agree that winning is the biggest issue, however. We could very well see the 2015 guys start looking elsewhere if the upcoming season doesn't go well.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 LB Malik Jefferson from Mesquite Poteet (HornsNation):

“I can say it (recruiting) is fun and it is annoying, because I’m used to it now,” Jefferson said. “I really don’t have a lot of time, though. It’s going by faster than I thought it would.”

“I didn’t think I was going to be interested in Baylor, honestly. I’ll tell you that right now,” Jefferson said. “But I went and had the time of my life. Just going for that little visit, stuff like that makes me think I should slow down. I was going a little too fast.”

“I’m giving everyone a chance,” he said. “With Texas, I wouldn’t put them No. 1 on my list yet because it’s a battle.”

“I really can’t wait to see what that is (the Texas Stampede),” Jefferson said. “I’m kind of thinking it’s a big dinner or something like that.”

“It’s going to be hard (making a decision),” Jefferson said. “I’m going to break some hearts someday.”

[Biily Ray Valentine]

I actually like the 2014 class. Ultimately I see it as a top 15-20 class without the star power that you spoke about. A great season could change that, but this team is an enigma at this point. Add a JUCO DT or 2 and a couple dbs and call it a day.

[TFloss32]

2015 DT Daylon Mack talks more about his recruitment (OrangeBloods):

"I just hope to get up there (Austin) and have another good time. I always have good time up there talking with coach (Stacy) Searels, (Bo) Davis and Mack Brown," Mack said. "But what's really going to sell me on Texas is the upcoming season. I've already seen the campus and all those things, now I just need to see how they do."

"He (Bo Davis) really was the person that recruited me the hardest. He kind of slowed down because he figured I was going to A&M. rightfully so. I don't blame him. But he was the first person I told that I was slowing it down," Mack said. "I want to commit this time next year."

"He was really excited. He said that's great and he's going to continue to recruit me hard. He does - he recruits me harder than anyone. I have the best relationship with him. He's just a guy I could be friends with even if I wasn't a high profile football player and he wasn't a coach. That's something I cherish."

"I guess you could say they (Mack's parents) favor UT. My dad did grow up being a Longhorn fan, but he also wants to make the decision that's going to make me happy," Mack said. "They really don't push me to any one school, they just want me to be happy."

"We're (the "East Texas Six") still trying to do it (commit to the same school). We're really serious about it. I just got done texting Malik (Jefferson) not too long ago. We talk about it quite often," Mack said. "If it happens, it's good. I don't think all six of us would end up at the same place, but maybe four of the six would end up there."

"That's funny. I texted them (the other recruits) with a question like that not too long ago (about Malik Jefferson committing to Texas). They kind of said I don't know what we'd do, but it would be pretty tempting. They'd (Texas) have a good chance of getting me if that happens. Get that to happen and a 10-win season and they'd probably have me," Mack said.

[ThePop]

Any idea why Soso isn't attending?

[TFloss32]

I haven't seen anyone say he's definitely not attending. Just unconfirmed at this point.

Have you seen anything?

[windboy226]

Victor Evans commits to Ole Miss. Weird timing.

[ThePop]

I haven't heard anything I just figured him not being mentioned meant he wasn't going.

Evans committing to Ole Miss after one visit sounds legit.

[TFloss32]

Evans committing to Ole Miss after one visit sounds legit.

Is Ole Miss in luxury tax territory yet?

[Needs More Bourbon]

Impossible to know what's fact, but from Eric Nahlin's Twitter:
EricNahlin 3h
From what I've heard a certain SEC booster is buddy buddy with a DFW power. Once I get the booster's name...fireworks. Just need his name. EricNahlin 2h
Probably shouldn't tweet this, but don't care. Ole Miss' newest recruit was emotional when his parent said he couldn't commit to UT 1 mo ago

[TFloss32]

Team injury update released by UT recently:

*The following players have been released to return to full participation:

Junior OT Josh Cochran (lower left leg), senior OG Trey Hopkins (lower left leg), junior LB Tevin Jackson (right shoulder) and senior DE Jackson Jeffcoat (right shoulder/pectoral muscle).

*The following players all had recent procedures to address lingering hip injuries. All three will be limited at the start of preseason training camp, progressively work back into full practice and are expected to be at full speed and ready to go for the season opener: Junior CB Quandre Diggs, junior WR Jaxon Shipley and junior S Josh Turner.

*Senior WR Mike Davis underwent hernia surgery recently, will be limited at the start of preseason training camp, but is expected to be at full speed and ready to go for the season opener.

*Senior LB Demarco Cobbs (right knee surgery), will be out for the beginning of preseason training camp but is expected to return to practice near the end of that session.

[Vito Corleone]

Impossible to know what's fact, but from Eric Nahlin's Twitter:
EricNahlin 3h
From what I've heard a certain SEC booster is buddy buddy with a DFW power. Once I get the booster's name...fireworks. Just need his name. EricNahlin 2h
Probably shouldn't tweet this, but don't care. Ole Miss' newest recruit was emotional when his parent said he couldn't commit to UT 1 mo ago

Look for the DMN to nail Ole Piss to the wall. I've seen it before, SMU, Tech, Aggsy, ...

[the chronic]

Not sure who the other one is, but I thought they were being called "The East Texas Six"??

They started on twitter calling themselves the Fab Five and then changed to East Texas Five. They picked up another and pretty soon it will be more - they twitter about getting a QB all the time

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Add Kyler Murray and the could be the Magnificent Seven!!

[ATX_Horn]

Dhaquille Williams commits to Auburn. http://247sports.com/Player/Dhaquille-Williams-8133

[Vito Corleone]

Dhaquille Williams commits to Auburn. http://247sports.com/Player/Dhaquille-Williams-8133

I hear he is an impact player, but there is no way I would want another WR in this class. With this news do we close the books on the WR portion of this class?

[ThePop]

I thought I read somewhere that Ricky Town is visiting Stanford this weekend, so no Stampede.

[symple19]

Dhaq Williams is a great pickup for Auburn. Might be the best offensive player on the team the second he steps on campus.

Apparently decommitted from LSU due to concerns over his safety. His cousin was shot at a party (he's from Reserve, La.) and then he was told that he was next. He also got beat up and robbed outside of a gas station.

Anyway, LSU people just rave about him, even after he moved to Auburn. Might be a one and done, and there are even rumblings that he may just declare for the draft since he's old enough (and apparently good enough, from what I've seen and read)

[TFloss32]

I thought I read somewhere that Ricky Town is visiting Stanford this weekend, so no Stampede.

True. I'll mark him as "not attending" on the next list.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 WR Kemah Siverand from Cypress Ridge (24/7):

“I’m going down there (Austin) on Saturday,” said Siverand. “Since I’ve been there a couple of times already, I’m not going for any particular reason other than just to keep on getting a better feel for Texas, the program they have and their coaches.”

“I keep in touch with them the most I can,” Siverand said. “I mainly talk to the offensive coaches though. They’re a school I’m still considering pretty heavily. I’m definitely interested in them, a lot actually. I’m not going to say they’re a favorite, because I have none, but they’re definitely on my mind, I'll say that.”

“They (Texas) are being the most genuine about things,” he said. “I'd say that they've kept in touch the most, more than anyone. Due to the NCAA rules I haven’t talked to them much lately, but they're recruiting me harder than anyone right now.”

“Like I said, Texas has been good keeping up with me,” Siverand said. “They were also the first school to show up in the picture for me. I’m open to anyone, but I have a solid relationship with them. There's a lot to like about Texas.”

“I’m not going to pick anyone yet,” he said. “I might come out with a top three after my junior season is over and go from there."

[TFloss32]

2015 DT Tevin Boone of Cleburne is on commitment watch this upcoming Saturday (24/7):

“Texas told me to come down and that they wanted me there (at the Stampede),” Boone said. “They told me to bring my parents or a guardian like my coach when I came. I’m really hoping it leads to an offer honestly.”

“If they did offer I would talk to my mom to see what I should do,” said Boone. “Most likely, she would tell me to take it. I feel like I’d probably commit to Texas as soon as I got done talking it over with her.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from an anonymous source on 2015 CB Kris Boyd (24/7):

“I don’t see him remaining uncommitted much longer,” said the source. “It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see him putting an end to his recruitment and committing to Texas. It could happen any time now. He loves Texas. They’re his favorite and I don’t see anyone changing that.”

[TFloss32]

The latest with 2015 QB Chason Virgil of West Mesquite (24/7):

“Nothing is really going on with recruiting right now,” said Virgil. “It’s just really slow. It’s not heavy. It’s just calm and I’m just trying to take it all in. I haven’t really heard from anyone. It’s quiet.”

“I’m anxious to get down there (to Austin),” Virgil said. “I just want to get a chance to see the campus again mostly. I also want to continue to build a closer relationship with the coaches there, like Coach (Major) Applewhite.”

“I’m just open to everyone who is interested in me,” said Virgil. “Texas is just like every other school. I’m interested in them because they’re interested in me."

“I don’t see myself even having a favorites list until after my junior season. I don’t really want to focus on that during my season. I’ll focus on that after my season is over with,” he added.

[TFloss32]

Just a reminder that 2015 OL Patrick Vahe is supposed to be in Austin today with his family.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 OL Patrick Vahe before he headed to Austin (24/7):

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Vahe said. “It’s me and my family that are going. We’re supposed to get there around 10:00 a.m. and we'll be staying there for the day. I’ve heard it’s a great place, so it should be a great time.”

“I just want to visit with the coaches and take a good tour around the school more than anything,” said Vahe. “I’ve never been on campus, so I’m ready to check everything out for myself. I’m hoping to find out a lot more about the University of Texas."

“I want to check out everything, including the school. That’s very important to me. It sounds like they have really good academics and that’s something that I like about them. That, along with the success of their football program,” he added.

“Texas is my favorite school,” he said. “I have an offer from them and I’ve always grown up liking them. They have been my favorite team since I started watching football. I haven’t even looked at other teams too much. I’m not visiting any other schools either. I don’t know yet if I’ll commit or not, but it could happen.”

“It won’t really impact my decision one way or another (that the Teuhema brothers are committed to UT),” said Vahe. “I’m just trying to do my own thing. But knowing that they're going there is something I’m very proud of. If it did end up happening where we had that chance, it would be something we'd all love. It would be great to share the field with those guys.”

[TFloss32]

West Virginia player commits robbery with team-issued sweatpants on... :lol

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-07-22/west-virginia-korey-harris-dismissed-from-team-armed-robbery-jersey-number

[ThePop]

Quotes from an anonymous source on 2015 CB Kris Boyd (24/7):

“I don’t see him remaining uncommitted much longer,” said the source. “It wouldn’t surprise me at all to see him putting an end to his recruitment and committing to Texas. It could happen any time now. He loves Texas. They’re his favorite and I don’t see anyone changing that.”

I think Boyd likes to mess with people, I've seen him say on social media that he would commit to Oregon immediately once offered. Hoping this isn't Springs all over again (though Boyd actually likes Texas to begin with).

[Bloeddyr10]

The latest with 2015 QB Chason Virgil of West Mesquite (24/7):

“Nothing is really going on with recruiting right now,” said Virgil. “It’s just really slow. It’s not heavy. It’s just calm and I’m just trying to take it all in. I haven’t really heard from anyone. It’s quiet.”

“I’m anxious to get down there (to Austin),” Virgil said. “I just want to get a chance to see the campus again mostly. I also want to continue to build a closer relationship with the coaches there, like Coach (Major) Applewhite.”

“I’m just open to everyone who is interested in me,” said Virgil. “Texas is just like every other school. I’m interested in them because they’re interested in me."

“I don’t see myself even having a favorites list until after my junior season. I don’t really want to focus on that during my season. I’ll focus on that after my season is over with,” he added.

Virgils mother is actually active on HornsNations message board. She says that the Stampede conflicts with his niece's 1st birthday, but he will definitely be there at the Stampede.

[ThePop]

We're probably not getting Kyler Murray. We need 2 QBs so ideally I'd love to get Virgil and Town.

[TFloss32]

I think Boyd likes to mess with people, I've seen him say on social media that he would commit to Oregon immediately once offered. Hoping this isn't Springs all over again (though Boyd actually likes Texas to begin with).

For anyone that reads OrangeBloods and knows mcphaul, he posted that UT is expecting commitments from at least S Jason Hall, 2015 DT Tevin Boone and 2015 CB Kris Boyd this weekend.

[TFloss32]

We're probably not getting Kyler Murray. We need 2 QBs so ideally I'd love to get Virgil and Town.

What would be interesting is if A&M got a commitment from Stidham before Murray, even though I expect Murray to make a decision first.

I agree Texas needs to take two. Town is a really nice prospect, but I hate the idea of putting all your hopes into pro-style guy without the ability to tuck and run. He's the only 2015 offer that's not a threat with his legs.

[ThePop]

Yeah after GG I don't have faith in a top ranked pro style QB as the only take. Which is why Town + a dual threat would be great, assuming we actually have a chance with him.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

What would be interesting is if A&M got a commitment from Stidham before Murray, even though I expect Murray to make a decision first.

I agree Texas needs to take two. Town is a really nice prospect, but I hate the idea of putting all your hopes into pro-style guy without the ability to tuck and run. He's the only 2015 offer that's not a threat with his legs.
Do y'all feel like a top rated quarterback would come here with Swopes and Heard on campus ahead of them? UT hasn't been very successful in managing that in the past. I don't know how USC under Carroll was able to convince all those top QBs to come in and sit until their Sr year in most cases, but I haven't seen Mack being able to stack that position in the past. One of the main reasons for their current situation.

[Vito Corleone]

Do y'all feel like a top rated quarterback would come here with Swopes and Heard on campus ahead of them? UT hasn't been very successful in managing that in the past. I don't know how USC under Carroll was able to convince all those top QBs to come in and sit until their Sr year in most cases, but I haven't seen Mack being able to stack that position in the past. One of the main reasons for their current situation.

What ever happened to Norm Chow, he was the mastermind behind all those high powered offenses at USC?

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Patrick Vahe has left campus and did not commit, but see his quotes below. He also said he'll be back on Saturday, per 24/7:

"freaking amazing!"

"I haven't committed yet," said Vahe. "I'm thinking about committing though."

[TFloss32]

What ever happened to Norm Chow, he was the mastermind behind all those high powered offenses at USC?

Head coach at Hawaii. He filled the position Akina interviewed for.

[TFloss32]

2015 RB Soso Jamabo took an unofficial visit to College Station today. I'm wondering how long he was wearing that jacket?!

http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/f24191b8765911e2843f22000a9e0722_7.jpg

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2015 RB Soso Jamabo and 2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge (going out of town with family) will NOT be at the Texas Stampede.

Also, 2015 OL Trevor Elbert says his visit is now "up in the air" after being offered by A&M.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

What ever happened to Norm Chow, he was the mastermind behind all those high powered offenses at USC?

HC at The University of Hawaii

[Bloeddyr10]

Also, 2015 OL Trevor Elbert says his visit is now "up in the air" after being offered by A&M.

Has a top two of Alabama and A&M, but will not rule out Texas or Texas Tech, per ESPN.

[ThePop]

That Soso picture is 5 months old

[TFloss32]

That Soso picture is 5 months old

Good to know. I figured he wouldn't do that, but I remember Catalon wearing a Texas shirt to an OU camp so I didn't want to dismiss it.

[TFloss32]

Fall roster is up on Mack's site:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tex-m-footbl-mtt.html

[swc fan]

Why is Connor Brewer showing up on the roster. I thought he was transferring? Did I miss something?

[TFloss32]

Why is Connor Brewer showing up on the roster. I thought he was transferring? Did I miss something?

It's just an error on their part. WR Jacorey Warrick isn't listed at all but he's enrolled.

[TFloss32]

Pictures from 2015 OL Patrick Vahe's visit to campus yesterday, courtesy of OrangeBloods:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1000412_580497288669274_286849918_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1004899_580493558669647_986840046_n.jpg

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[TFloss32]

2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis will be in Austin this weekend, per 24/7.

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2013 uniforms officially unveiled:

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This is an excerpt from the Times-Picayune out of New Orleans about the sister of CB/S Tony Brown. Interesting development if true...

"I am hearing that there could be some concerns/complications as to whether she is going to make it on campus. Getting out of her LOI with the family hardships that they have is fairly easy. And it isn't a binding LOI like it is in football."

[the chronic]

Jordan Hicks get medical redshirt for 2012, so he now has two seasons of eligibility left

[Sisk]

This was posted on TexAgs from a longhorn site:


"We've been mentioning for a few weeks now that the Longhorns are high on a defensive back recruit committed to another school. We mentioned that the recruit and his family were scheduled to sit down last weekend and talk about visiting Texas."


"It looks like that conversation happened and the recruit is going to visit Texas at some point, possibly on July 27 for Texas Stampede The visit isn't set in stone, but we believe the recruit will visit Texas soon.

At the request of the recruit and his family we're not going to release his name. We'll continue to follow this one and bring you any further information as it becomes available."

Any idea who this is about?

[DMX7]

It's just an error on their part. WR Jacorey Warrick isn't listed at all but he's enrolled.

He's on there now and I think he is going to be a stud.

[DMX7]

This is an excerpt from the Times-Picayune out of New Orleans about the sister of CB/S Tony Brown. Interesting development if true...

"I am hearing that there could be some concerns/complications as to whether she is going to make it on campus. Getting out of her LOI with the family hardships that they have is fairly easy. And it isn't a binding LOI like it is in football."

What does this mean. Oh, and I hate your avatar.

[ThePop]

This was posted on TexAgs from a longhorn site:



Any idea who this is about?

I think some 3 star no name committed to TCU. No need to worry about Harvey at the moment.