2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

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

Great news. Unfortunately, I have no faith that Hicks or Jeffcoat stay healthy.

[TFloss32]

What does this mean.

It means it could change things in Brown's recruitment if his sister doesn't end up attending LSU.


Oh, and I hate your avatar.

Shut your mouth when you're talking to me!

[TFloss32]

This was posted on TexAgs from a longhorn site. Any idea who this is about?

My three guesses are CB Nick Foster (TCU) of Keller Fossil Ridge, CB Trai Mosley (Nebraska) of Pflugerville Hendrickson or ATH Trevion Roberts (OK State) of Aldine Eisenhower. On Roberts specifically, he attended the June 2nd summer camp with RB Donald Catalon but he didn't work out. He was asked by Akina to come back to the June 9th camp and work out at DB, but he couldn't make it. He admitted at the time he'd love a Texas offer. We'll see if the mystery guy shows up on Saturday.

[DMX7]

It means it could change things in Brown's recruitment if his sister doesn't end up attending LSU.



Shut your mouth when you're talking to me!

Where is she going then?

And I puked a little bit in my mouth the first time I saw said graphic.

[TFloss32]

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

Yep, definitely not Harvey because the mystery guy does not have a Texas offer.

[TFloss32]

Where is she going then?

Nothing is definite right now, she could still be going to LSU. That journalist was just mentioning there could be some issues.

[ThePop]

Pro style QBs should not be allowed to wear #7 at Texas ever again. Brewer screwed himself the moment he chose that number.

[Sisk]

:tu thanks for the info

[TFloss32]

There are a ton of these uniform videos on YouTube, but this is one for North Carolina is pretty good. I think they have the best presentation I've seen with the video and then the players' reactions are hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTqDYL0VHEY

[leemajors]

KSU's Walker: UT "laid down a little bit":

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/24/4552792/tre-walker-texas-big-12-media-days-2013

[TFloss32]

S Jamal Adams has a new official visit schedule:

September 14 (A&M vs. Bama)
September 21 (Florida vs. Tennessee)
October 19 (Ole Miss vs. LSU)
October 26 (Ohio State vs. Penn State)
November 16 (Texas vs. OK State)

[Vito Corleone]

S Jamal Adams has a new official visit schedule:

September 14 (A&M vs. Bama)
September 21 (Florida vs. Tennessee)
October 19 (Ole Miss vs. LSU)
October 26 (Ohio State vs. Penn State)
November 16 (Texas vs. OK State)

I like that we get the last visit.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, 2015 RB/ATH Chris Warren and 2015 S Justin Dunning will NOT be at the Texas Stampede this weekend.

Warren is understandable because he's been traveling all week (Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson). Not sure what's up with Dunning.

[TFloss32]

WR Cayleb Jones has decided to transfer.

[DMX7]

I need a good cayleb jones photo for my avatar.

[sahoopster]

Any idea of where he may land? Very disappointing he didn't pan out. Hope he gets his head on straight; would hate to see all of that talent go to waste.

[TFloss32]

Any idea of where he may land? Very disappointing he didn't pan out. Hope he gets his head on straight; would hate to see all of that talent go to waste.

No talk of possible destinations yet.

[TFloss32]

According to HornsNation, five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL will be in Austin next week with his family. He's currently committed to Florida:

http://247sports.com/Player/Dalvin-Cook-16619

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs_znz3kF3Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qUENYIunXo

[TFloss32]

Quotes from five-star RB Dalvin Cook (HornsNation):

“I’m always excited to travel and see new things,” Cook said. “I’m looking forward to meeting Mack Brown. Coach [Larry] Porter and I always chop it up and talk, and I really want to meet Mack Brown, see the whole facilities and tour the campus and all that, plus getting familiar with the people.”

“I just feel I have to give him a good shot to recruit me,” he said. “I met Coach Porter when he got to Texas and it’s been a great experience with him recruiting me. I like him as a coach. He’s a great person overall and his background speaks for itself.”

“He’s put a lot of running backs at the level I’m trying to get to,” Cook said. “That’s my No. 1 goal.”

“I watched them when they had Ricky Williams and a bunch more backs,” he said. “They have a great one now, Johnathan Gray. I watched a couple of his games. They get out there and run the ball downhill.”

“I’m just being open right now and looking at everybody and weighing my options,” Cook said. “I am really interested in Texas.”

[TheMex]

Great news. Unfortunately, I have no faith that Hicks or Jeffcoat stay healthy.
Or Malcolm Brown.


Any idea of where he may land? Very disappointing he didn't pan out. Hope he gets his head on straight; would hate to see all of that talent go to waste.
My first guess is East Carolina but thats simply because his brother who will be a freshman next year is going there and his dad went there.

[Bloeddyr10]

Jamal Adams on ESPN Official Visit;

"SEC football is me, but I can tell you Big 12 football is me as well". He also says that Texas is a school he would "love" to go to.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9507945

[Sisk]

Bob Stoops has signed an extension through 2020

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/26/sooners-to-extend-stoops-contract-through-2020/

[rjv]

Or Malcolm Brown.



which is odd because he was never injury prone when in HS. it would be nice to see what he can do when healthy for a season.

[lolwat]

Jamal Adams on ESPN Official Visit; "SEC football is me, but I can tell you Big 12 football is me as well". He also says that Texas is a school he would "love" to go to. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9507945 What does "SEC football" or "Big 12 football" even mean?

[ThePop]

Justin Dunning will be coming after all, riding with Daylon Mack.

[rkell87]

What does "SEC football" or "Big 12 football" even mean?

playing the pass vs playing the run

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods spilled the beans on the mystery DB. It's S Nick Orr of DeSoto. He will be in town tomorrow and 24/7 thinks he'll be offered and flip on the spot. He's currently considered a soft verbal to TCU.

http://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Orr-13608

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ove2ul7GVxM

[TFloss32]

Justin Dunning will be coming after all, riding with Daylon Mack.

Great news. Looks like Pryor is the only one out of that clique that won't be in town tomorrow.

Positive news on him is A&M still isn't interested.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, S John Bonney will be in Austin tomorrow.

[Ballin42]

What commits should happen today?

[TFloss32]

HornsNation saying CB/S Tony Brown will not be in town. He's in North Carolina for track.

[TFloss32]

2015 S Justin Dunning changed his mind again. He is NOT in town.

[TFloss32]

HornsNation saying 2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview has been offered.

All members of the "East Texas Six" now have offers from Texas.

[TFloss32]

What commits should happen today?

I would keep an eye on the names below. I'm curious to see how the staff handles the 2014 guys, because the guys most likely to commit are all DBs and I don't think they want to take THREE DBs today.

2014
S, John Bonney, Houston Lamar
S, Jason Hall, South Grand Prairie
S, Nick Orr, DeSoto (assuming he's offered)

2015
OL, Patrick Vahe, Euless Trinity
DT, Tevin Boone, Cleburne (assuming he's offered)
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer

[TFloss32]

Well, as I posted that, S Jason Hall committed to Texas according to 24/7.

[ThePop]

Of course he's not coming, I was surprised to see him on the list in the first place.

[TFloss32]

Of course he's not coming, I was surprised to see him on the list in the first place.

Me too. I just don't see that kid going to Texas.

[the chronic]

I never would have believed it with the talent level of the 2014 DBs in state, but it is looking more and more like Texas does not land a single 4-star player in the secondary this year. The amount of strike outs is mind-numbing.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2015 CB Kris Boyd and his family had car trouble and had to stay home. He tweeted last night they were leaving at 5 a.m.

Sounded like he was pretty upset.

[TFloss32]

I never would have believed it with the talent level of the 2014 DBs in state, but it is looking more and more like Texas does not land a single 4-star player in the secondary this year. The amount of strike outs is mind-numbing.

+1

Unless you count Freeman, it's not looking good.

[TFloss32]

Texas finally stepping up the name tag game for these events:

http://instagram.com/p/cRvhVui8jD/#

[TFloss32]

HornsNation saying DT DJ Williams of Lufkin did not make it in.

[the chronic]

+1

Unless you count Freeman, it's not looking good.


Yeah, didn't think about Freeman because I thought of him more as an athlete due to him being a bit of a tweener.

[TFloss32]

Mike Davis and 2015 WR Kemah Siverand

http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/92/5/1005092.jpg

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Trevor Elbert did not attend today, per HornsNation. His top two is currently A&M and Alabama.

[TFloss32]

S Edwin Freeman did not make it in, per 24/7.

[TFloss32]

Johnny Football asked to leave a UT frat party last night:

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/27/4563148/johnny-manziel-stops-by-west-campus-is-politely-asked-to-leave

[Vito Corleone]

Johnny Football asked to leave a UT frat party last night:

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2013/7/27/4563148/johnny-manziel-stops-by-west-campus-is-politely-asked-to-leave

When I picture Johnny Football now I see Neal Patrick Harris in the movie Herald and Kumar.

[TFloss32]

S Nick Orr of DeSoto was not offered today, per 24/7.

[Sisk]

With DB Jason Hall committing to the horns... how many more will they take this year? He makes 22.

[DMX7]

I absolutely love this guy. :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCI1RUmCEAAi9pU.jpg

[ThePop]

With DB Jason Hall committing to the horns... how many more will they take this year? He makes 22.

Best case scenario:

Bonney
Jamal Adams
Edwin Freeman
Solomon Thomas
An OL not yet known

Of course the likely scenario is we only get Freeman out of those guys, but we could go to 27.

[DMX7]

Keep in minder there is an extra scholarship available because of Jones' transfer.

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Patrick Vahe

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/999841_582995388419464_783872622_n.jpg

Rumor out there that he committed today but nobody has confirmed yet.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting ATH Kevin Shorter mentioned Texas gave him a lot to think about today, but no word if he's still being recruited as an all-purpose RB or as a DB. His decision is scheduled for Friday, August 2nd, and it will come down to A&M, Arkansas and Texas.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 DE James Lockhart of Ennis (24/7):

“Texas is probably No. 2 on my list behind Texas A&M,” said Lockhart. “This visit helped today though. Coach Giles told me some important information. It wasn’t just him, it was the whole coaching staff. They let me know how important I am to them. They basically told me I mean a lot to them and they mean a lot to me. They showed more interest than the last time I came here. I like them a lot.”

“I feel like Texas and TCU are showing me the most interest,” he said. “Those are the only teams where I’ve had 1-on-1 talks with the head coaches.”

“I feel like it’s something I can fit into to,” Lockhart said. “I feel like I could come in and help the Texas program. It’s similar to what we run in high school. In my school we’re multiple, but Coach (Oscar) Giles was talking to me and told me they run a defense similar to that. He said if I come I’d be a strong defensive end, like I normally play right now.”

“I plan on being back,” said Lockhart. “They told me I can come to the Oklahoma game, so I plan on coming to that.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 QB/ATH JW Ketchum from Fort Bend Marshall (24/7):

“You can say the visit helped Texas’ chances for me,” said Ketchum. “It seems like every time I come here they top it with something different (than before).”

“Texas, Texas A&M and Baylor in that order,” he said. “Those are my schools.”

“They’re recruiting me as a quarterback all the way,” Ketchum said. “They told me to just keep doing what I’m doing and it will all pay off.”

“I have a great relationship with them,” said Ketchum. “I feel pretty good about Coach (Larry) Porter and Coach (Major) Applewhite. They feel like I have that spark that they need. That same spark they seem in Vince, I guess they see in me and feel like I can bring it to their program.”

“I’m going to slow things down a little bit and take it slow,” he said. “I want to weigh out my options and take my time with making my decision.”

[TFloss32]

2015 OL Patrick Vahe, Earl Campbell and 2015 OL Maea Teuhema

https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/p480x480/1005784_582996808419322_548968257_n.jpg

[Vito Corleone]

I sure do love Polynesian offensive linemen. I played one year of JC football with a poly who went on to have a 13 year NFL career. He was so damn big, the first 300+ guy I ever witnessed run a sub five 40

[TFloss32]

HornsNation reporting the 2016 Manvel duo of WR Reggie Hemphill and S Deontay Anderson received official offers yesterday. Both attended the June 9th summer camp and were "approved" for offers at that time.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

It's official: 2015 ESPN Junior 300 OG Patrick Vahe has committed to #Texas, per MAX_olson es.pn/16qGeiC

[TFloss32]

OL Demetrius Knox has committed to Ohio State.

[rjv]

breaks me up to see earl campbell using a walker....

[ThePop]

Is the walker permanent? I thought I read he was getting some treatment a while ago.

[TFloss32]

Update on LB/S Edwin Freeman who was not able to attend the Texas Stampede (24/7):

“They’re still my favorite,” he said. “No one else. It’s them, then Texas A&M then TCU like always."

“I wished I could have made it down for that event this weekend,” Freeman added. “I always have a good time at Texas, but I wasn’t able to. I’m sure it would have been a lot of fun. Luckily I’ve seen it down there a lot though.”

“It might (happen),” said Freeman. “I could take one (an official visit) during the season to check them (LSU) out.”

“There’s still a chance I might go ahead and get to get it over with before we begin our season,” Freeman said. “I don’t know for sure yet. If not, I’ll do it after the LSU visit. If I go ahead and commit to Texas before the season begins though, I won’t be taking that visit.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2015 OL Patrick Vahe after committing to Texas (HornsNation):

“It feels amazing,” Vahe said. “It feels good. I’m very blessed.”

“It was really fun on Saturday,” Vahe said. “Everyone made me feel at home. I just wanted my family to be able to watch me play in college, and that was one of the reasons. I liked the opportunity and I feel like I should be a part of their team.”

“I told them (Texas staff) at the end of the day I was committing,” Vahe said. “It was really exciting. I just liked the way they brought me into their school and showed me around and made me feel at home.”

“They (Teuhema brothers) were really happy that we’re all going to go to college together,” Vahe said. “I’m happy, too.”

[TFloss32]

2015 RB JaMycal Hasty of Longview reviews the Texas Stampede (HornsNation):

“It feels pretty good (to get a Texas offer),” Hasty said. “I’m excited about it. I kind of had a feeling I was going to have one coming in. I’m just happy about it.”

“It was exciting and fun to get around the coaches and some of the players, and we got to see them work out,” Hasty said. “It was totally different than what I expected. It was nice. It was real good.”

“The running back coach said they thought pretty highly of me and he said they really wanted me,” Hasty said. “They don’t have a guy like me on their team right now. He said they were looking for something a little different and he said I could be that guy.”

“The guys on their team are 220-plus (pounds),” Hasty said. “I’m 180, 185. It’s size, quickness and speed, I guess.”

“That’s who I was hanging with pretty much the whole day, Malik (Jefferson) and Daylon (Mack),” Hasty said. “It was real fun, especially being with those guys.”

“I mean, I don’t know why he (Daylon Mack) feels that way (that Hasty is a lock for A&M),” Hasty said. “I’ll have to see how things play out. I have two more years. The guys these teams pick up, a coaching change -- anything can change.”

“Coach [Mack] Brown, he’s real nice and real cool,” he said. “Same way across the board with everyone on the coaching staff. We got a chance to look at the campus, and the campus is real nice. I loved it."

[TFloss32]

S Nick Orr of DeSoto talks about leaving Austin without an offer (HornsNation):

“Coach Akina said he wants to get to know me more and that's probably what they're going to do,” Orr said. “He said he'll be in touch. He didn't say exactly when but that he'd be in touch."

"He liked that I play bigger than I am,” he said. “I'm physical and I can play safety or corner."

"I don’t think I would’ve switched today,” Orr said. “I would’ve had to think about it, but it definitely would’ve changed things (if Texas had offered).”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from ATH Kevin Shorter of Newton after the Texas Stampede (24/7):

“Things with Texas stand very highly along with those two other schools (Texas A&M and Arkansas),” said Shorter. “It’s going to be a pretty tough decision I have to make. Right now I’m not leaning anywhere.”

“I’m going to announce on Aug. 2,” Shorter said. “I’m just looking for whatever is the best fit for me.”

“Coach Porter made a pretty strong one (impression),” said Shorter. “He showed me a presentation about how I can help their offense. Coach Porter is a great guy who’s down to earth and he’s going to tell you the truth. He’s not going to beat around the bush.”

“Texas really showed me how I can help their offense out,” Shorter said. “I can be a part of a good school and graduate. I like how they’ll help me if I don’t get my degree, where I can come back and get it. That’s a great feeling.”

[TFloss32]

Fun fact of the day...2015 RB JaMychal Hasty's mother is the second cousin of Earl Campbell.

[TFloss32]

Article on Ricky Williams transitioning to a coaching career at Incarnate Word:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9516149/ricky-williams-role-model-incarnate-word-cardinals-coach

[rjv]

just keep ricky away from the bongs.

[TFloss32]

The third game on the Longhorn Network will be the November 2nd match-up with Kansas:

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2013/07/longhorn-network-to-air-kansas-vs-texas-football-matchup-nov-2/

[playblair]

^ 5 bye weeks for those without lhn .............................................

[shyne]

Any bars in San Antonio that has the lhn that anyone knows of?

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL did make it to campus and should be in town through tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

^ 5 bye weeks for those without lhn .............................................

I'm still pretty pissed that LHN got the Ole Miss game. That's the ONE game I wanted nationally televised in case Texas looks competent this year, but get back to me in September.

[the chronic]

I'm still pretty pissed that LHN got the Ole Miss game. That's the ONE game I wanted nationally televised in case Texas looks competent this year, but get back to me in September.

desperation move to force carriers to pick up game. once again having own network actually hurts exposure, the irony...

[TFloss32]

QB Connor Brewer will transfer to Arizona.

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M defensive lineman killed in car crash. Terrible.

http://fansided.com/2013/07/30/texas-am-defensive-lineman-polo-manukainiu-killed-car-accident/

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Damn that's sad. I remember when he was being recruited. Prayers go out to his family and his extended A&M family.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

QB Connor Brewer will transfer to Arizona.

I wouldn't have thought that Rich Rod's offense would be a match for his skillset. By all accounts, he is a great kid. Good luck in AZ!

[TFloss32]

Damn that's sad. I remember when he was being recruited. Prayers go out to his family and his extended A&M family.

Three died and a fourth is in the hospital. All from Euless Trinity.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/216820-football-players-gaius-vaenuku-polo-manukainiu-dead-in-car-crash/

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Three died and a fourth is in the hospital. All from Euless Trinity.

http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/216820-football-players-gaius-vaenuku-polo-manukainiu-dead-in-car-crash/

Prayers out to all the families and friends. Hate to see stories like these.

[rjv]

2nd tragic car accident for aggies in the last five years and a horrible tragedy for the community of euless high school

[Sisk]

Utah DE Gaius Vaenuku was one of the victims of the same car accident Polo was in. Really sad.

Polo had just tweeted this, too:


Polo Manukainiu ‏@ManukainiuPolo (https://twitter.com/ManukainiuPolo)21h (https://twitter.com/ManukainiuPolo/status/361902020606705664)

22 hour drive back to Texas on no sleep. Oh my

[the chronic]

Polo had just tweeted this, too:


wow, that's brutal

[Sisk]

Just read another victim was One of the starting LB's at SHSU, Eric Fielo, Polo's cousin. They were all related. Terrible...

[shyne]

That sucks rip to those boys, driving tired is worse than driving drunk sometimes.

[Bloeddyr10]

Just read another victim was One of the starting LB's at SHSU, Eric Fielo, Polo's cousin. They were all related. Terrible...

Source?

I just read on Yahoo! that Utah freshman Salesi Uhatafe should be on of the survivors. Nonetheless, tragic incident! Thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends and the Trinity community.

[TFloss32]

ESPN just did a long piece on Manziel called "The Trouble with Johnny." Interesting read when you have time:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9521439/heisman-winner-johnny-manziel-celebrity-derail-texas-aggies-season-espn-magazine

[Sisk]

ESPN just did a long piece on Manziel called "The Trouble with Johnny." Interesting read when you have time:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9521439/heisman-winner-johnny-manziel-celebrity-derail-texas-aggies-season-espn-magazine

The Manziel family absolutely rips A&M. I haven't read it all, but many of the excerpts are damning. Football season cannot get here fast enough.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

That sucks rip to those boys, driving tired is worse than driving drunk sometimes.

I agree.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 RB Jordan Stevenson after the Texas Stampede (24/7). He's no longer at Dallas Skyline, he's now at Dallas South Oak Cliff:

“Basically the visit was a great deal,” Stevenson said. “There were so many top recruits there and we all had the best time. It was just a real fun day. Our parents did their own thing while we did ours. We hung out with the coaches a lot, which I loved. We got to do a lot of bowling with them and had that chance to really connect with them. We also got to do a lot of other great things, like meet the president of the University of Texas and meet all the staff. That stood out a lot to me.”

“I really got a vibe and got a personal feel for Texas,” said Stevenson. “That vibe about the school I got was strong, real strong actually. I won’t lie; Texas caught my eye with this visit. I already was before, but now I’m looking very closely at them. I enjoyed it. It was an outstanding visit.”

“They’re definitely there,” he said. “I’m thinking highly of them, higher than ever before. They have a lot to offer not only for athletics, but for academics too. I’m really feeling that vibe and I’m feeling strongly about their academics. I can picture myself being a Longhorn without a doubt."

“If you look at it, they’re the best school in the state when it comes to a combination of football and academics together. No other can offer what they do,” he added. “Some come close, but they’re the best when you combine academics and football.”

“Larry Porter is one of my favorite coaches now,” said Stevenson. “He’s very down to earth. He has a great heart and is a great coach. He told me something that really stuck with me too. He said ‘Don’t let the game of football use you. You use game of football to achieve your goals and to get your degree.' I loved that because that fits me."

“He also says he has a great vision to make me the best running back I can be,” he added. “He’s very positive and inspiring. I love that about him.”

“It depends on the circumstances (when he decides to commit),” Stevenson said. “Right now I'm praying on it. I’m thinking a lot about schools, especially Texas, after that visit. It could happen anytime really. I’m just taking it step by step.”

[benefactor]

That read on Manziel was completely unsurprising.

There is something you need to know about Tyler and it's well off inhabitants. It probably has the biggest "big fish in a small pond" complex that has ever been. The richers at the top of the food chain...oil money, medical money and real estate money...really do think that they live in a sort of a mini-Hollywood where they should all be worshiped and anything they do is above reproach. They will also blame anyone else the can find if they screw something up. Zero accountability, zero responsibility...and they pass it right on to their kids.

Starting to sound familiar? There is nothing rebellious about what Manziel is doing or the details of his current situation. The Mavs games, trips, etc...he's likely been doing that for years...and that's why it was no big deal for him to do it even though the media tried to make a big deal out if it. It's his and his families way of life. Some of Tyler's upper echelon will go broke trying to maintain it and keep up. My wife works in physician administration...and many of the docs here in town are begging for shifts because they can barley afford to keep up the payments on all the shit they have accumulated while trying to look important among their peers. It's nothing but a huge dick measuring contest gone bad.

So what exactly is going on with Manziel? Nothing. He's just doing what he's always done. He has a family with money and a Hollywood mentality and he's behaving like a Hollywood kid. He has fake ID's because he doesn't give a shit about getting caught. He gets kicked out of one frat party and goes to another one because he's always gotten what he wanted. The family taking shots at A&M falls right in line with all of this too. They are wanting Aggie to bend over backwards to stick up for him because that's how they live. The kids do what the hell they want and the parents sweep it all under the rug by throwing money at it. All of the talk about being worried and Paul trying to look like some sort of dad that wants the best for his son is just bullshit for ESPN to write in their article. If his son fucks it all up and comes back home then oh well...he do what the article says...he will be given a bunch of cash and a job somewhere with his Heisman behind him. He will show up at Rick's on the Square and Lago del Pino on the weekends with the rest of the richers and get trashed and live comfortably for the rest of his life.

[Sisk]

That read on Manziel was completely unsurprising.

There is something you need to know about Tyler and it's well off inhabitants. It probably has the biggest "big fish in a small pond" complex that has ever been. The richers at the top of the food chain...oil money, medical money and real estate money...really do think that they live in a sort of a mini-Hollywood where they should all be worshiped and anything they do is above reproach. They will also blame anyone else the can find if they screw something up. Zero accountability, zero responsibility...and they pass it right on to their kids.

Starting to sound familiar? There is nothing rebellious about what Manziel is doing or the details of his current situation. The Mavs games, trips, etc...he's likely been doing that for years...and that's why it was no big deal for him to do it even though the media tried to make a big deal out if it. It's his and his families way of life. Some of Tyler's upper echelon will go broke trying to maintain it and keep up. My wife works in physician administration...and many of the docs here in town are begging for shifts because they can barley afford to keep up the payments on all the shit they have accumulated while trying to look important among their peers. It's nothing but a huge dick measuring contest gone bad.

So what exactly is going on with Manziel? Nothing. He's just doing what he's always done. He has a family with money and a Hollywood mentality and he's behaving like a Hollywood kid. He has fake ID's because he doesn't give a shit about getting caught. He gets kicked out of one frat party and goes to another one because he's always gotten what he wanted. The family taking shots at A&M falls right in line with all of this too. They are wanting Aggie to bend over backwards to stick up for him because that's how they live. The kids do what the hell they want and the parents sweep it all under the rug by throwing money at it. All of the talk about being worried and Paul trying to look like some sort of dad that wants the best for his son is just bullshit for ESPN to write in their article. If his son fucks it all up and comes back home then oh well...he do what the article says...he will be given a bunch of cash and a job somewhere with his Heisman behind him. He will show up at Rick's on the Square and Lago del Pino on the weekends with the rest of the richers and get trashed and live comfortably for the rest of his life.

Unfortunately, I believe everything you just said.

[Sisk]

Back on the recruiting topic...

Kevin Shorter has postponed his decision. He's going to do his visits to Arkansas and Texas first then decide at a later date apparently. TexAgs said he was absolutely going to commit to A&M on the 3rd but obviously things have changed.

[ThePop]

That's good I guess. I hadn't even heard of Shorter until he visited last week.

[DesignatedT]

That read on Manziel was completely unsurprising.

There is something you need to know about Tyler and it's well off inhabitants. It probably has the biggest "big fish in a small pond" complex that has ever been. The richers at the top of the food chain...oil money, medical money and real estate money...really do think that they live in a sort of a mini-Hollywood where they should all be worshiped and anything they do is above reproach. They will also blame anyone else the can find if they screw something up. Zero accountability, zero responsibility...and they pass it right on to their kids.

Starting to sound familiar? There is nothing rebellious about what Manziel is doing or the details of his current situation. The Mavs games, trips, etc...he's likely been doing that for years...and that's why it was no big deal for him to do it even though the media tried to make a big deal out if it. It's his and his families way of life. Some of Tyler's upper echelon will go broke trying to maintain it and keep up. My wife works in physician administration...and many of the docs here in town are begging for shifts because they can barley afford to keep up the payments on all the shit they have accumulated while trying to look important among their peers. It's nothing but a huge dick measuring contest gone bad.

So what exactly is going on with Manziel? Nothing. He's just doing what he's always done. He has a family with money and a Hollywood mentality and he's behaving like a Hollywood kid. He has fake ID's because he doesn't give a shit about getting caught. He gets kicked out of one frat party and goes to another one because he's always gotten what he wanted. The family taking shots at A&M falls right in line with all of this too. They are wanting Aggie to bend over backwards to stick up for him because that's how they live. The kids do what the hell they want and the parents sweep it all under the rug by throwing money at it. All of the talk about being worried and Paul trying to look like some sort of dad that wants the best for his son is just bullshit for ESPN to write in their article. If his son fucks it all up and comes back home then oh well...he do what the article says...he will be given a bunch of cash and a job somewhere with his Heisman behind him. He will show up at Rick's on the Square and Lago del Pino on the weekends with the rest of the richers and get trashed and live comfortably for the rest of his life.

Didn't know that about Tyler but it was obvious what kind of family the Manziel's were way before this article. Just didn't think they were dumb enough to run to the media with this type of information like the media can somehow diffuse the problem when it's the same media who actually helped create the problem. Pretty obvious why Johnny acts the way he does when you have clueless parenting going on.

So A&M gets Johnny counseling for his alcohol problems. Dad Manziel says A&M is selfish, isn't helping Johnny and that he's worried about his sons excessive drinking. Dad Manziel proceeds to buy Johnny multiple beers while the interview is taking place. Hmmm ok.

[leemajors]

That read on Manziel was completely unsurprising.

There is something you need to know about Tyler and it's well off inhabitants. It probably has the biggest "big fish in a small pond" complex that has ever been. The richers at the top of the food chain...oil money, medical money and real estate money...really do think that they live in a sort of a mini-Hollywood where they should all be worshiped and anything they do is above reproach. They will also blame anyone else the can find if they screw something up. Zero accountability, zero responsibility...and they pass it right on to their kids.

Starting to sound familiar? There is nothing rebellious about what Manziel is doing or the details of his current situation. The Mavs games, trips, etc...he's likely been doing that for years...and that's why it was no big deal for him to do it even though the media tried to make a big deal out if it. It's his and his families way of life. Some of Tyler's upper echelon will go broke trying to maintain it and keep up. My wife works in physician administration...and many of the docs here in town are begging for shifts because they can barley afford to keep up the payments on all the shit they have accumulated while trying to look important among their peers. It's nothing but a huge dick measuring contest gone bad.

So what exactly is going on with Manziel? Nothing. He's just doing what he's always done. He has a family with money and a Hollywood mentality and he's behaving like a Hollywood kid. He has fake ID's because he doesn't give a shit about getting caught. He gets kicked out of one frat party and goes to another one because he's always gotten what he wanted. The family taking shots at A&M falls right in line with all of this too. They are wanting Aggie to bend over backwards to stick up for him because that's how they live. The kids do what the hell they want and the parents sweep it all under the rug by throwing money at it. All of the talk about being worried and Paul trying to look like some sort of dad that wants the best for his son is just bullshit for ESPN to write in their article. If his son fucks it all up and comes back home then oh well...he do what the article says...he will be given a bunch of cash and a job somewhere with his Heisman behind him. He will show up at Rick's on the Square and Lago del Pino on the weekends with the rest of the richers and get trashed and live comfortably for the rest of his life.

same kinda thing in victoria with richer kids :lol

[TFloss32]

Quotes from five-star RB Dalvin Cook after his visit to Austin (HornsNation):

“It went good and smooth,” he said. “It’s a great place, better than I thought it was going to be. I saw a lot of good things there.”

“I’m still solid,” Cook said. “I’m still 100 percent with Florida.”

“Oh man, that’s one of the best coaches I’ve ever met,” Cook said. “He’s (Mack Brown) a great person. There really isn’t much more I can say about it, he’s just great. We had a long talk, and Mack just talked about how bad they want me and how bad they need me.”

“Coach Porter, he’s a great person with a great personality and a great sense of humor,” Cook said. “That man talked about a lot of good things. He said they really need to recruit some South Florida talent and he just feels like I’m that guy for them.”

“It’s Running Back U. They put out a lot of running backs,” Cook said. “They showed me a little chart of their NFL running backs, and that’s what I’m trying to be. I’m trying to get to the next level.”

“He’s (Earl Campbell) a great guy and he loves the game of football,” he said. “He’s one of the greatest backs to ever play. He told me Texas is a great place and told me whatever I do, just be happy with it and go for it. I really liked what he had to say.”

“I could turn around the program and do great things with the Longhorns,” he said.

“They’re probably always worried when you’re talking about one of your top players going to see another school,” he said. “They were obviously worried.”

“They’re (Florida) probably always worried when you’re talking about one of your top players going to see another school,” he said. “They were obviously worried.”

“They helped themselves a lot,” Cook said. “I was just glad to go out there and see the place for myself with my own eyes.”

[the chronic]

ESPN just did a long piece on Manziel called "The Trouble with Johnny." Interesting read when you have time:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9521439/heisman-winner-johnny-manziel-celebrity-derail-texas-aggies-season-espn-magazine


Great read.

Lots of people bashing Manziel / parenting and sure fam will get heat over comments about A&M. However, I'm surprised there aren't more sympathetic people out there. No player has meant more to a school financially that Manziel to A&M in history of college athletics - and he and his fam are smart enough to know that. If Ags win 6-8 games nobody cares and they are long forgotten like Mizzou and people are talking about what a stupid move to SEC. Instead they have biggest year in school history in first year of SEC and now they're getting half-billion dollar stadium renovation. Manziel will make A&M money in the hundreds of millions range - literally. It has got to be hard making people and program rich and looking at what you get in return. I think his story just gets to the root of the problem with 'student-athletes'.

[rjv]

Great read.

Lots of people bashing Manziel / parenting and sure fam will get heat over comments about A&M. However, I'm surprised there aren't more sympathetic people out there. No player has meant more to a school financially that Manziel to A&M in history of college athletics - and he and his fam are smart enough to know that. If Ags win 6-8 games nobody cares and they are long forgotten like Mizzou and people are talking about what a stupid move to SEC. Instead they have biggest year in school history in first year of SEC and now they're getting half-billion dollar stadium renovation. Manziel will make A&M money in the hundreds of millions range - literally. It has got to be hard making people and program rich and looking at what you get in return. I think his story just gets to the root of the problem with 'student-athletes'. to be honest, i think it has been such a long time since the program at A&M has had a "star" that the school didn't know how to react to manziel's overnight success. as to the issue of what athletes give and get in return; i think that was probably most highlighted by the whole dynamic that went down with the 'fab 5'. manziel at least has a very well off family to fall back on. i do wonder though if the ricky williams scene would have played out differently had social media been on the scene at the time.

[TFloss32]

QB Casey Pachall of TCU is supposed to address the media today. Not sure if it has anything to do with it, but there have been rumors for the past couple of days that he had a relapse of some sort.

[TFloss32]

Texas Tech has lost WR Derrick Neal to UT-Arlington's basketball program. He's decided to follow his twin brother.

[TFloss32]

Well, for those who wondering what kids are seeing when they visit Oregon, here you go:

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348

[TFloss32]

And a look at OU's new residence hall:

http://newsok.com/ou-football-a-closer-look-at-headington-hall-ous-game-changer-of-a-residence-hall/article/3866994

[benefactor]

to be honest, i think it has been such a long time since the program at A&M has had a "star" that the school didn't know how to react to manziel's overnight success. as to the issue of what athletes give and get in return; i think that was probably most highlighted by the whole dynamic that went down with the 'fab 5'. manziel at least has a very well off family to fall back on. i do wonder though if the ricky williams scene would have played out differently had social media been on the scene at the time.
I can promise you that it's more about Manziel's family being a huge pain in the ass to the school. A&M is just taking the high road and keeping quiet about it...which is smart because as chronic said, they are getting paid handsomely with him being there. Well off Tyler families are spoiled brats that need constant coddling and want everything their way. I'm sure all Aggie wants now is to squeeze as much money as they can out of Manziel and his fame then send his ass packing.

[rjv]

Well, for those who wondering what kids are seeing when they visit Oregon, here you go:

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348 that is just gaudy. not even some pro teams can match that.

[DesignatedT]

Great read.

Lots of people bashing Manziel / parenting and sure fam will get heat over comments about A&M. However, I'm surprised there aren't more sympathetic people out there. No player has meant more to a school financially that Manziel to A&M in history of college athletics - and he and his fam are smart enough to know that. If Ags win 6-8 games nobody cares and they are long forgotten like Mizzou and people are talking about what a stupid move to SEC. Instead they have biggest year in school history in first year of SEC and now they're getting half-billion dollar stadium renovation. Manziel will make A&M money in the hundreds of millions range - literally. It has got to be hard making people and program rich and looking at what you get in return. I think his story just gets to the root of the problem with 'student-athletes'.

Seems like the Manziel's have an issue with the overall system of college football rather than A&M but the article doesn't do a very good job getting that point across. As for the stadium, it has been in the works for a few years now. It's not like A&M put some plan together and got a 450M dollar stadium approved in a couple months after Johnny hit the field and they saw they had success in the SEC. This stadium model has been in the works for a few years now and long before Manziel ever hit the field. Not sure why people think A&M is renovating it's stadium just because of the SEC move. Even if they had not moved leagues and Manziel never hit the field, this stadium renovation was proposed under the Sherman regime.

[ColinB]

That Oregon link is insane. Wow.

[the chronic]

Seems like the Manziel's have an issue with the overall system of college football rather than A&M but the article doesn't do a very good job getting that point across. As for the stadium, it has been in the works for a few years now. It's not like A&M put some plan together and got a 450M dollar stadium approved in a couple months after Johnny hit the field and they saw they had success in the SEC. This stadium model has been in the works for a few years now and long before Manziel ever hit the field. Not sure why people think A&M is renovating it's stadium just because of the SEC move. Even if they had not moved leagues and Manziel never hit the field, this stadium renovation was proposed under the Sherman regime.


I'd have a hard time believing a half-billion stadium renovation would have been approved and completed pre-Manziel/SEC considering the athletic dept was broke and needed to borrow money from the school. There is a big difference between 'plans' and having the support and funds to make the plans reality. I'm no expert in A&M athletics but I'm guessing the scale of the project went up 10x in scope from original proposal.

[elbamba]

Well, for those who wondering what kids are seeing when they visit Oregon, here you go:

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348

No strippers?

[DMX7]

Well, for those who wondering what kids are seeing when they visit Oregon, here you go:

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?SPSID=&SPID=&DB_OEM_ID=500&PALBID=970348

It's ridiculous what the University of Nike has put together there.

[Jimmiemac]

QB Casey Pachall of TCU is supposed to address the media today. Not sure if it has anything to do with it, but there have been rumors for the past couple of days that he had a relapse of some sort.

That is just one stupid comment. It was TCU's media day and Pachall is doing very well thank you.

[ThePop]

Basketball committment: Jordan Barnett, power forward from Missouri.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Jordan-Barnett-135887

[TFloss32]

That is just one stupid comment. It was TCU's media day and Pachall is doing very well thank you.

Casey?

[TFloss32]

For anyone that wants to see some fall practices, Mack announced today that there will be open practices next week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'm assuming it will be at DKR.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

I can promise you that it's more about Manziel's family being a huge pain in the ass to the school. A&M is just taking the high road and keeping quiet about it...which is smart because as chronic said, they are getting paid handsomely with him being there. Well off Tyler families are spoiled brats that need constant coddling and want everything their way. I'm sure all Aggie wants now is to squeeze as much money as they can out of Manziel and his fame then send his ass packing.

Not to distract from the intent, but isn't Manziel from Kerrville, not Tyler. I'm not an expert in TX geography, but to my knowledge Kerrville and Tyler are not in proximity to each other. Aside from that, I get the point. It tends to be the case with a lot of families that are privileged. They are accustomed to getting their way in all aspects of life.

[TFloss32]

For anyone that wants to see some fall practices, Mack announced today that there will be open practices next week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I'm assuming it will be at DKR.

More on this...Thursday's practice is at 5 p.m., Friday is 4:10 p.m. and Saturday is at 6 p.m.

All practices will be held at Denius Fields. Certain players will be available after each practice for autographs if you have kids.

[TFloss32]

Behind the scenes of a pre-season photo shoot for the Texas players:

http://www.youtube.com/v/qcR3rfR_MfE

[TFloss32]

2015 WR Kemah Siverand talks about UT after the Texas Stampede (24/7):

“I attended their Stampede event they had and I really enjoyed my time there,” said Siverand. “I would say that they definitely showcased everything they wanted to very well.”

“They treated us great there,” he said. “I thought a lot of them for that. That stood out the most. spent a lot of time with Coach Wyatt and he was very genuine. He was interested in me, talked to me a lot and said they will always have interest in me.”

“He (Darrell Wyatt) and the other coaches told me that they would come to one of my games,” Siverand said. “The one thing I want to do is work hard so I can have a tremendous season. That way when the coaches do come, they’ll be very impressed. Just the thought of Coach Wyatt and the other coaches coming to my school just to see me is mind blowing.”

“I don’t have any favorites yet,” Siverand said. “Those schools (A&M and Texas) are in it, but honestly everyone is on the map for me right now if they’re showing interest. I don’t even know when I will narrow it down now.”

"Yes it (the Stampede) helped them (Texas) out a lot,” he said. “There’s no doubt about it.”

[benefactor]

Not to distract from the intent, but isn't Manziel from Kerrville, not Tyler. I'm not an expert in TX geography, but to my knowledge Kerrville and Tyler are not in proximity to each other. Aside from that, I get the point. It tends to be the case with a lot of families that are privileged. They are accustomed to getting their way in all aspects of life.
His parents moved to Kerrville when he was in middle school. His whole family and extended family is from Tyler. They are the local crime family...though a lot of that has stopped as the older generation has died off. And believe me...privileged is not a strong enough word to describe Tyler's elite. They are obnoxious.

[TFloss32]

First Coaches Poll is out...Texas at #15:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf/polls/coaches-poll/?sf15615474=1

[TFloss32]

@BFeldmanCBS 3m
#TCU OT Tayo Fabuluje has quit the team for personal reasons. He started 12 games last season & was HM All-Big 12

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 LB Cameron Townsend of Fort Bend Ridge Point (24/7):

“I had a very good time there,” Townsend told Horns247. “We got to go bowling, which was a lot of fun. They had some of the current players there, along with the coaches too. It was very cool interacting with them. We also got to see the team work out for a little whole, which was also cool. Other than that, all the recruits were just getting to know each other. Overall though, I’d say it was a great event.”

“The fact that Coach Brown stood up and talked to everyone really impacted me,” said Townsend. “He basically addressed any question we would have before anyone, including the parents, could ask. That stands out to me because I think when you get the head coach and his coaches to interact with the player and their families on that personal of a level, it has a little different meaning to it.”

“It definitely helped Texas a lot,” Townsend said. “I feel like being close to the Texas coaches like we were makes me interact with them much more. It gave me a chance to get to know all the coaches a little more than I normally would.”

“I feel like no matter where I choose, I can adapt,” he said. “Texas is definitely a great university though. There’s no way going there could be a mistake.”

[TFloss32]

His parents moved to Kerrville when he was in middle school. His whole family and extended family is from Tyler. They are the local crime family...though a lot of that has stopped as the older generation has died off. And believe me...privileged is not a strong enough word to describe Tyler's elite. They are obnoxious.

I'm simply asking because of what I've read on various boards, but when you say "crime family", are you referring to wealth that was supposedly accrued during the Prohibition days? Is that part of their reputation in Tyler?

[benefactor]

From what I know it's mostly shady business dealings and drugs. The biggest local story is one of a business deal that went bad and a couple of guys went missing that were never found...but they were linked to the family. The running joke is that they are probably part of the Oil Palace parking lot now. I can't remember all the specifics of the story but my boss knows, so I'll ask her again. The Smith county justice system is a joke(that's why they wrote a book about it), so the Manziel's did a lot while the authorities looked the other way. That's why there is only word of mouth about it and not much documented. But it all went on...anyone you ask from Tyler can tell you.

But as I said...I think most of it has died out with the older generation, because you don't really hear much about it anymore.

[TFloss32]

Video interview with QB David Ash on the upcoming season and his role:

http://vimeo.com/71528846

[Biily Ray Valentine]

His parents moved to Kerrville when he was in middle school. His whole family and extended family is from Tyler. They are the local crime family...though a lot of that has stopped as the older generation has died off. And believe me...privileged is not a strong enough word to describe Tyler's elite. They are obnoxious.

Thanks for the info. Explains a lot.

[Needs More Bourbon]

TFloss, any guesses who the surprise visitor is who's coming in tomorrow? Bobby posted about him on 24/7.

[TheMex]

TFloss, any guesses who the surprise visitor is who's coming in tomorrow? Bobby posted about him on 24/7.
All we know is that it is a name that we will immediately recognize. I haven't heard of any other clues. A lot of people are hoping that it is Nick Harvey but nobody seems to know but the mods.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Looks like it's Kevin Shorter. Isn't he supposed to make his decision this weekend? I saw conflicting info that he'd pushed it back to tomorrow (instead of today), but then saw elsewhere that he'd pushed it back even further.

Unrelated, but how do I get the burnt orange around my posts instead of this default black? I want to show my true colors.

[ThePop]

Control Panel>General Settings>Favorite College Team

[DMX7]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff30/BarkingCarnival/Barking%20Carnival%20II/Nick.jpg

That's a real pic.

And yes, someone went there.

http://nicksaban-texasfootball.com

[TFloss32]

TFloss, any guesses who the surprise visitor is who's coming in tomorrow? Bobby posted about him on 24/7.

Sorry I wasn't able to get to this. I haven't been able to be by the computer today.

[TFloss32]

2015 QB Chason Virgil of West Mesquite picked up a UCLA offer today. Other than Texas, that's one he's been waiting for.

[TFloss32]

Heads up to the board...the open practice times have changed:

Thursday, Aug. 8th = 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9th = 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10th = 7 p.m.

[TFloss32]

Former Longhorns welcome the new freshmen to UT:

http://www.youtube.com/v/WQRF8ukRUP8

[TFloss32]

Louisville has picked up former Auburn RB Michael Dyer:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/eye-on-college-football/22977067/report-michael-dyer-is-going-to-louisville

[TFloss32]

Texas Tech's new uniforms:

http://footballscoop.com/news/10407-texas-tech-reveals-much-awaited-new-look-under-kliff-kingsbury

[benefactor]

Just as a heads up...I've got a buddy who has some tickets for sale if anyone here wants them. Sept. 21st against Kansas St. and Nov. 2nd against Kansas. Good seats...Section 7, Row 18, 4 seats and a parking pass. $75 bucks each so $300 for all four. Price is firm and tickets cannot be split. PM me if you are interested.

[Bloeddyr10]

'15 QB target Ricky Town of St. Bonaventure HS (Cal.) has committed to Alabama.

[Vito Corleone]

'15 QB target Ricky Town of St. Bonaventure HS (Cal.) has committed to Alabama.

The chances of this kid winning a MNC while he is at Alabama are pretty good. The chances of him being developed into an NFL QB not so good.

I have no idea why a top rated QB would take a chance on his career like that to go to a school that is across the country. If I'm a top rated QB, and had the desire to play in the SEC, I'd pick aggsy, or Georgia before I go to Alabama or LSU.

[TFloss32]

-OL Ty Barrett of Dallas Skyline has committed to TCU

-CB Chris Hardeman of Alief Taylor has de-committed from LSU

[TFloss32]

TCU has another casualty. This time it's starting LB Joel Hasley:

http://espn.go.com/dallas/college-football/story/_/id/9541330/joel-hasley-tcu-horned-frogs-leaves-program

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2015 S Johnny Shaw has officially enrolled at West Orange-Stark.

[TFloss32]

A look at Notre Dame's new unis:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1727449-breaking-down-notre-dames-2013-shamrock-series-uniforms

[TFloss32]

VY signs one-year deal with Green Bay:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2013/08/05/vince-young-contract/2621351/

[TFloss32]

Some position changes that were official as of the first day of camp:

-Jalen Overstreet has moved to RB

-Chevoski Collins is now at WR

-Orlando "Duke" Thomas is full-time in the secondary

[TFloss32]

QB David Ash and OL Mason Walters answer questions for the media after Monday's practice:

http://www.texassports.com/news/2013/8/5/FB_0805132520.aspx

[TFloss32]

Video of Cedric Benson coming back to UT to work out:

http://texassports.com/?path=football

[TFloss32]

August 5th practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JC82R5GJnY&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

Biggest note from yesterday's practice was OL Desmond Harrison working with the first team at left tackle.

[TFloss32]

A look at the incoming freshmen (and one JUCO) courtesy of 24/7:

QB Tyrone Swoopes
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/330/19/1019330.jpg

WR Jacorey Warrick
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/340/19/1019340.jpg

WR Montrel Meander
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/341/19/1019341.jpg

WR Chevoski Collins
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/367/19/1019367.jpg

WR Jake Oliver
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/345/19/1019345.jpg

OL Kent Perkins
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/447/19/1019447.jpg

OL Rami Hammad
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/363/19/1019363.jpg

OL Desmond Harrison
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/356/19/1019356.jpg

LB Naashon Hughes
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/415/19/1019415.jpg

CB Antwuan Davis
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/443/19/1019443.jpg

[TFloss32]

Texas A&M hires same lawyers that Auburn did for Cam Newton:

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/8/5/4592270/johnny-manziel-ncaa-cam-newton

[leemajors]

A look at Notre Dame's new unis:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1727449-breaking-down-notre-dames-2013-shamrock-series-uniforms

are there any good uniform redesigns?

[Biily Ray Valentine]

TCU has another casualty. This time it's starting LB Joel Hasley:

http://espn.go.com/dallas/college-football/story/_/id/9541330/joel-hasley-tcu-horned-frogs-leaves-program

The explanations are pretty vague. Are these isolated incidents or is there something going on in Ft. Worth?

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, ATH Kevin Shorter is down to Arkansas/Texas and is expected to make a commitment before next weekend.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that LSU will NOT target CB Jermaine Roberts after the de-commitment of CB Chris Hardeman.

[Sisk]

Per 24/7, ATH Kevin Shorter is down to Arkansas/Texas and is expected to make a commitment before next weekend.

Really? I thought he was a heavy A&M lean. That changed fast.

[TFloss32]

2015 DT Tevin Boone of Cleburne talks about the Texas Stampede (24/7):

“The visit went really well,” said Boone. “It was great actually. They hinted around that an offer was a big possibility soon. It sounds like they're going to wait until Sept. 1, when they're allowed to contact me, before doing anything. They told me to just be patient. I’m really hoping it comes through and happens.”

“I could definitely see myself playing there,” Boone said. “Without a doubt. I would have no problem committing to Texas as long as my mom was on board with it too. I would love to be a Longhorn if the opportunity presents itself.”

[TFloss32]

Really? I thought he was a heavy A&M lean. That changed fast.

Yeah, believe it or not. I'm expecting Arkansas because he's close with a cousin that plays there and they should be running the ball a ton now that Bielema is the head coach. Texas is doing something right, though. Two trips in two weeks.

[TFloss32]

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

“They (Texas) said I’m a great fit for that offense,” he said. “They told me they are looking for a special kind of running back that can do multiple things. A guy who can play running back and who can split out to the slot."

“They want an all-around athlete that can do it all,” he added. “They told me that they love my speed and I can play multiple positions. The coaches have told me they can use me in many different combo packages and just use me in a lot of ways.”

“It’s going to be a lot of fun to see what Coach Applewhite can do,” said Stevenson. “I think highly of what they said and I’d love to take advantage of that opportunity to do those things, so to see them preview it this season is going to be great. I can’t wait."

“If the coaches do what they tell me they’re going to do, it’s going to be one of the best offenses out there and I’d love to play for it.”

“When it comes to Mike (Davis) and me, we go way back,” Stevenson said. “He’s like my family member at Texas basically. He tells me all about it. He says that Texas is a great opportunity I shouldn’t pass up and tells me Texas is the place for me to be. I think a lot of his opinion."

[ThePop]

Photo gallery from the first practice
http://www.texassports.com/galleries/?gallery=79

[TFloss32]

VY's first workout with the Packers:

http://www.packerforum.com/attachments/76036_10151624995055073_212484669_n-jpg.2187/

[TFloss32]

Team getting fired up before fall camp:

http://texassports.com/news/2013/8/6/FB_0806130619.aspx

[rjv]

VY's first workout with the Packers:

http://www.packerforum.com/attachments/76036_10151624995055073_212484669_n-jpg.2187/

be nice to see him make it. can't see him with more than a practice squad role for now.

[Bloeddyr10]

Team getting fired up before fall camp:

http://texassports.com/news/2013/8/6/FB_0806130619.aspx

Of course is Jinkens the first to stand up:lol

[TFloss32]

Photo gallery from the first practice
http://www.texassports.com/galleries/?gallery=79

Another gallery from the Statesman:

http://www.statesman.com/gallery/sports/college-football/texas-longhorns-practice-080513/gCCjy/#3722900

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, ATH Kevin Shorter will be making his decision on Friday, August 16th.

[TFloss32]

Of course is Jinkens the first to stand up:lol

That dude is crazy. Not Artest crazy, but I think a little off which is what you want out of a defensive guy for games like OU.

I can't wait to watch him this year as he was coming on strong at the end of 2012 once he saw real playing time.

[TFloss32]

Sandusky scandal costs Penn State around $48 million:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9533043/jerry-sandusky-scandal-costs-penn-state-nittany-lions-close-48m

[TFloss32]

Iowa State to wear 1920s throwbacks on September 14th to honor Jack Trice:

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/08/iowa-state-throwbacks-jack-trice/

[TFloss32]

East Coast autograph broker says he paid Manziel for signing helmets in Connecticut:

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9544137/broker-says-johnny-manziel-took-7500-autographing-helmets

[TFloss32]

Practice footage from Monday courtesy of OrangeBloods:

http://vimeo.com/71829268

[ThePop]

It's beginning to look more and more likely like Manziel won't play.

[Vito Corleone]

It's beginning to look more and more likely like Manziel won't play.

I'm willing to put big money that he never misses a down of football. for any wrong doing.

[DesignatedT]

2015 RB Rodney Anderson (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Rodney-Anderson-131968) has committed to A&M.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I'm willing to put big money that he never misses a down of football. for any wrong doing.

They aren't offering that exact prop, but 5dimes will give you -110 that he plays vs. Rice. I was with you yesterday, but at this point I'll be moderately surprised if he doesn't miss at least a couple of games.

[TFloss32]

2015 RB Rodney Anderson (http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Rodney-Anderson-131968) has committed to A&M.

He's a good one. I noticed 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield was at the A&M practice yesterday as well.

Hoping UT can land Bradford/Jamabo/Stevenson.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reported last night that OL Desmond Harrison missed practice due to "academic issues." No details have been published since.

[TFloss32]

CB Carrington Byndom and DT Chris Whaley met with the media after Tuesday's practice:

http://texassports.com/news/2013/8/6/FB_0806134251.aspx#.UgI4T5_PwUY.twitter

[TFloss32]

Photos from Tuesday's practice:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?gallery=108

[TFloss32]

More pictures of the new players from 24/7:

QB Tyrone Swoopes
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/640/21/1021640.jpg

WR Jake Oliver
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/623/21/1021623.jpg

WR Montrel Meander
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/624/21/1021624.jpg

WR Jacorey Warrick
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/625/21/1021625.jpg

TE Geoff Swaim
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/627/21/1021627.jpg

OL Darius James
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/628/21/1021628.jpg

OL Rami Hammad
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/630/21/1021630.jpg

OL Kent Perkins
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/632/21/1021632.jpg

OL Jake Raulerson
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/634/21/1021634.jpg

LB Deoundrei Davis
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/636/21/1021636.jpg

S Erik Huhn
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/637/21/1021637.jpg

CB Antwuan Davis
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/638/21/1021638.jpg

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas is hosting 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield of Fort Bend Marshall today. He will be leaving before practice this evening.

[TFloss32]

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

[TFloss32]

More good news from 24/7. 2015 S Larry Pryor of Sulphur Springs is scheduled to be in town Saturday to watch practice.

[TFloss32]

Here's a link to the annual helmet schedule for every team in Division I. Good to have for the fridge at home:

http://www.fbschedules.com/college-football-helmet-schedules/

[the chronic]

More pictures of the new players from 24/7:

OL Kent Perkins
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/632/21/1021632.jpg



This guys a freshman?!? He looks 30+

[benefactor]

This guys a freshman?!? He looks 30+
lol...said the same thing the first time I saw Solomon Thomas' picture. Going to be a senior in high school this year and looks like he's 25.

[TFloss32]

Keller High School tweeted out that DE/LB Sione Teuhema will play in the 2014 US Army All-American Bowl.

[TFloss32]

Good short film from Grantland on Kingsbury's philosophy at Texas Tech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlOKkV45Hmc&feature=youtu.be

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying ATH Kevin Shorter will be visiting A&M on Saturday. They're supposedly trailing Arkansas and UT at this time.

I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but I believe Shorter is a cousin (or close family friend) of OL Terrell Cuney.

[playblair]

Here's a link to the annual helmet schedule for every team in Division I. Good to have for the fridge at home:

http://www.fbschedules.com/college-football-helmet-schedules/

3 bye weeks + 3 lhn games ..................... :nope

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting 2015 RB Jay Bradford should be at A&M this Saturday.

[TFloss32]

LB/S Edwin Freeman told HornsNation recently that he no longer plans to commit before his senior season.

He wants to take official visits to A&M, LSU, OU, TCU and Texas before making a decision.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield has decided to stay on campus for tonight's practice.

[Blake]

Those practice unis are ugly

[rkell87]

Those practice unis are ugly
I like them better than your new game ones lol, I have a brown one in black because I didn't tell my gf that the qbs wear black.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting that ATH Kevin Shorter has now decided not to visit A&M this Saturday.

[TFloss32]

Yesterday's practice was the second in a row where OL Desmond Harrison did not participate. Still no details available.

[TFloss32]

Mack gives his thoughts on certain players after the third practice:

http://texassports.com/news/2013/8/7/FB_0807133022.aspx

[TFloss32]

Pics from practice #3:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Short video clip from Wednesday's practice. Glad to see Mack is letting them hit this year:

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

[TFloss32]

Alex Okafor and his rookie hazing:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BRH6lRKCUAAmybZ.jpg:large

[TFloss32]

Kenny Vaccaro ends a teammate's season:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp13/story/_/id/9549697/new-orleans-saints-do-not-blame-kenny-vaccaro-joe-morgan-injury

[Blake]

I like them better than your new game ones lol, I have a brown one in black because I didn't tell my gf that the qbs wear black.

No doubt some of the unis Tech might roll out with are fugly as all hell.

[TFloss32]

In case you aren't reading the Manziel thread, here's an article on his personal assistant "Uncle Nate":

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9548973/uncle-nate-smarter-ncaa

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2015 QB Jarrett Stidham called Applewhite during practice earlier in the week and he was invited to practice this Saturday. He's going to try and make it if Stephenville's scrimmage doesn't get in the way.

[TFloss32]

Longhorn Scott breaks down film from the spring game:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BqKCIfYn1s#at=139

[Sisk]

24/7 saying 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield has decided to stay on campus for tonight's practice.

I guess his visit to CS went pretty well...

http://dcbl.org/sig/1375968037.jpg

[TFloss32]

No major news to report from Thursday's practice other than OL Desmond Harrison had to sit out again.

[TFloss32]

More good news from 24/7. 2015 S Larry Pryor of Sulphur Springs is scheduled to be in town Saturday to watch practice.

Things have changed according to Pryor's Twitter account. He apparently has to work tomorrow so won't be making it.

[TFloss32]

Thursday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?gallery=138

[Jimmiemac]

I guess his visit to CS went pretty well...

http://dcbl.org/sig/1375968037.jpg

How much did that set him back?

[Bloeddyr10]

WR KD Cannon has committed to Baylor

[DesignatedT]

24/7 saying ATH Kevin Shorter will be visiting A&M on Saturday. They're supposedly trailing Arkansas and UT at this time.


Shorter cancelled his visit to A&M. Rodney Andersons recent commitment probably didn't help the situation there.

[DesignatedT]

WR KD Cannon has committed to Baylor

Pretty impressive pickup by the Bears.

Weird recruitment.

[TFloss32]

Pics from Friday's practice:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Friday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3hMYSjOReE&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

WR Keenen Brown and CB Chris Hardeman of Alief Taylor have committed to OK State.

[TFloss32]

Saturday's practice pics:

http://texassports.com/galleries/?

[TFloss32]

Saturday's practice video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr0NJZjvesM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFINGaivm4gMWK-UFqNwZvA

[TFloss32]

Important notes from yesterday:

-CB Carrington Byndom was held out with a possible concussion a result of a collision with TE MJ McFarland

-OL Desmond Harrison missed his fifth straight practice

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reported earlier this week that DT Courtney Garnett and JUCO TE John Thomas are not expected to qualify at this time.

[Bloeddyr10]

Any word on '16 QB Tristen Wallace? I saw he had edited Ohio State into his Twitter picture?

[Vito Corleone]

What is the latest word on Myles Garrett? I thought he was a lock for a$m?

[Vito Corleone]

Inside Texas reported earlier this week that DT Courtney Garnett and JUCO TE John Thomas are not expected to qualify at this time.

What does this do for our depth at those positions?

[ThePop]

Inside Texas reported earlier this week that DT Courtney Garnett and JUCO TE John Thomas are not expected to qualify at this time.

They may not qualify but I don't trust IT at all.

[TFloss32]

More practice footage from OrangeBloods:

http://vimeo.com/72087027

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting the issue with OL Desmond Harrison is related to one or more online courses he took while still in JUCO. He won't be able to practice with the team until that issue is resolved. This may be taken care of soon but the vibe isn't great right now considering UT's academic support staff doesn't have the best reputation.

[TFloss32]

Rivals saying five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL will return to UT for an official visit this season.

[Vito Corleone]

OrangeBloods reporting the issue with OL Desmond Harrison is related to one or more online courses he took while still in JUCO. He won't be able to practice with the team until that issue is resolved. This may be taken care of soon but the vibe isn't great right now considering UT's academic support staff doesn't have the best reputation.

Mack Brown and Deloss Dodds are lazy

There are so many areas they fall short, my two biggest pet peeves with them are the lack of support they get from the academic staff and the lack of control they take over nutrition. When I see schools like Nebraska and Alabama having full dietitians on staff teaching their athletes how to eat like a true athlete I wonder what is going on at Texas. Why is the richest school in the country not leading the way in this area.

When I hear of athletes having clearing house issues I really lose it. Who monitors these things? Either he is in or out, he qualifies or not. This is a kid Texas was really counting on, how the hell can the athletic department not have someone on top of this?

As a business man Deloss Dodds has few peers, as an athletic director, he has been past by many many people. The same can be said for Mack as a coach, thank heavens we won't have to deal with either for much longer.

[ATX_Horn]

Mack Brown and Deloss Dodds are lazy

There are so many areas they fall short, my two biggest pet peeves with them are the lack of support they get from the academic staff and the lack of control they take over nutrition. When I see schools like Nebraska and Alabama having full dietitians on staff teaching their athletes how to eat like a true athlete I wonder what is going on at Texas. Why is the richest school in the country not leading the way in this area.

When I hear of athletes having clearing house issues I really lose it. Who monitors these things? Either he is in or out, he qualifies or not. This is a kid Texas was really counting on, how the hell can the athletic department not have someone on top of this?

As a business man Deloss Dodds has few peers, as an athletic director, he has been past by many many people. The same can be said for Mack as a coach, thank heavens we won't have to deal with either for much longer.

Vito,

I can't speak about the academic side of things but I do agree it seems to always be a problem with something falling through the cracks.
As for nutrition, I knew we had someone on staff and did some digging...here is a profile on Amy Culp, our sports dietician.

http://www.naturalhealthadvisory.com/person/amy-culp-rd-cssd-ld/

[Blake]

...considering UT's academic support staff doesn't have the best reputation.

That's inexcusable

[TFloss32]

CB John Plattenburg of Houston Lamar is a new name to get familar with. He spent his freshman year at Lamar before moving to California, but he's recently moved back to Houston. He's mentioned he'd have interest in Texas if they were to contact him, but he hasn't heard anything yet.

http://247sports.com/Player/John-Plattenburg-Jr-30360

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1920388/#highlights/23254405

[TFloss32]

Update on LB/S Edwin Freeman of Arlington Bowie and his desire to take official visits (24/7):

"Texas is still my number one, no matter what people think or say," he said. "They're my favorite school. They have been since I was a kid and that hasn't changed. It's them then Texas A&M and TCU as my top three, but they're far behind Texas."

"I want to use some official visits," said Freeman. "I don't really know where yet. I know Texas will get one and Texas A&M. Probably LSU too. I'm not for sure if I'll use all of them or what."

"It will be tough (to beat Texas)," he said. "I just want to be absolutely sure that Texas is the best place for me. I feel like it is, but I don't want to be left wondering. I have a great relationship with the coaches there, especially Akina. He's always been honest and real with me. They're the team I always rooted for. I don't think anyone will be able to do it, but I have to be sure."

[TFloss32]

Update on 2015 S Larry Pryor after he was unable to visit Texas this weekend (24/7):

“I really wanted to go,” said Pryor. “I couldn’t though because I got a new job just a couple of days ago and they want a ten days notice if I’m going to want off on a certain day. I decided earlier in the week to go to Austin, but since I got the job on Thursday I couldn’t give him an early notice.”

“I’m trying to make it down there very soon,” he said. “I’ve now missed out twice on trips to Austin because something came up, so I want to get down there as soon as possible.”

“I call them on my own and also my coach will tell me they want me to call them once in a while,” Pryor said. “I talk to Coach [Duane] Akina and Coach [Stacy] Searels the most. I was actually supposed to talk to them on Friday, but we didn’t get to, so I’m going to call them the first of this week and see about when I can get back down there.”

“Texas is my favorite school,” said Pryor. “They're my number one. After that I would say it would be TCU, Arkansas and maybe Texas Tech in that order.”

[TFloss32]

FYI that CB Tony Brown, 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield and 2015 RB Jay Bradford all attended Texas A&M's practice on Saturday. Reports have varied on what truly went down, but Bradford was about as close as you can get to committing. He either wasn't quite ready to pull the trigger or the A&M staff told him they needed him to wait. If you're a Longhorn fan, you're hoping for the latter scenario.

[TFloss32]

2015 WR DaMarkus Lodge reviews his unofficial visit to OU (24/7):

“The visit went great,” said Lodge. “I loved the facilities there. Everything was great down there, actually. I really like what I saw, especially since they've offered me already.”

“Man I would say everything there was just as nice,” Lodge told Horns247. “I love them both (OU and Texas). They're both very comparable.”

“They’re equal to Texas now as far as me liking them,” he said. “I don’t have any favorites or a favorite, but they're equal to me.”

[TFloss32]

That's inexcusable

A handful of those employees should have had their desks cleaned out during the 2010 turnover.

[TFloss32]

Any word on '16 QB Tristen Wallace? I saw he had edited Ohio State into his Twitter picture?

Have not seen much on him other than camp reports. He's so young and I've seen some say he may project to WR instead of QB.


What is the latest word on Myles Garrett? I thought he was a lock for a$m?

As far as I know, still a big A&M lean and it helps that his sister goes to school there. Not considering Texas.


What does this do for our depth at those positions?

I'd be lying if I said I knew for sure. Even if Garnett's grades were excellent, I still think Texas needs to, and will, look at JUCO prospects for a guy that can contribue immediately. It's a plus that McMillon is someone that will probably be moved up and down the line and can hold down different positions, but we don't know when he'll be ready. As far as TE goes, it's difficult to get too worked up about about the position because it seems like it hasn't even existed at Texas for several years now. TE Anthony Jones of New Orleans is a guy I would have offered already and he committed to Louisiana-Lafayette yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas reporting WR Marcus Johnson strained his MCL in the team scrimmage this morning and could be out six to eight weeks. That's tough news considering he was competing for a starting position in the new system.

[TFloss32]

The Houston Chronicle had a report on LB Hoza Scott recently saying he may not be in the line-up for La Porte's first game of the year. 24/7 went on to say that the team is pretty much preparing as if he won't be playing at all this year because he's so far behind with his academics and won't be eligible.

[TFloss32]

Deadspin with an article on the Manziel family:

http://deadspin.com/the-long-con-how-the-manziels-conquered-america-1040593220?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitte r&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

[ThePop]

Inside Texas reporting WR Marcus Johnson strained his MCL in the team scrimmage this morning and could be out six to eight weeks. That's tough news considering he was competing for a starting position in the new system.

Jason Suchomel ‏@jsuchomel (https://twitter.com/jsuchomel)2m (https://twitter.com/jsuchomel/status/367091064571559937)
#UT (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UT&src=hash) WR Marcus Johnson's injury is a sprained MCL. UT is hopeful he's back by end of fall camp or shortly after.

[TFloss32]

Photos from Monday's practices:

http://texassports.com/galleries/

http://texassports.com/galleries/

[TFloss32]

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

[TFloss32]

WR Cayleb Jones has decided to join QB Connor Brewer at Arizona.

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/2013/8/13/4618410/texas-receiver-cayleb-jones-will-transfer-to-arizona