2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

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[TFloss32]

Barking Carnival breaks down defense and special teams against BYU:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/9/8/6121999/byu-41-texas-7-longhorn-football-defense-special-teams-post-mortem

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[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I'm not sure if Texas is still currently recruiting RB SoSo Jamabo but he had a monster games this past week. The 6'3", 210-pound playmaker erupted for 484 yards and six scores on 31 carries in a 49-31 win.

[playblair]

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[Needs More Bourbon]

Haven't they said in basically every update that UT would be a serious threat if we just called the guy? I'm fine with Brossette or Warren, but I hope this isn't one we regret.

[TFloss32]

Don't kill me, Pop....

Inside Texas saying WR Jaxon Shipley sustained a concussion in the BYU game and shouldn't be playing against UCLA.

[TFloss32]

CB Isaac Warren of Tyler John Tyler says he will be at the UCLA game.

[TFloss32]

S Josh Turner tweeted he's returning to the team this week.

[Blake]

I'm not sure if Texas is still currently recruiting RB SoSo Jamabo but he had a monster games this past week. The 6'3", 210-pound playmaker erupted for 484 yards and six scores on 31 carries in a 49-31 win.


Plano (Texas) West running back Soso Jamabo just completed his official visit to Notre Dame and he left with the belief that he could see himself playing for the Irish.

http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Soso-Jamabo-Can-See-Himself-At-Notre-Dame-31007502

[DMX7]

S Josh Turner tweeted he's returning to the team this week.

Well, that's good news. I already forgot what he was in trouble for to begin with?

[pgardn]

Don't kill me, Pop....

Inside Texas saying WR Jaxon Shipley sustained a concussion in the BYU game and shouldn't be playing against UCLA.

Ebola detected in Longhorn athletic complex...

[pgardn]

Well, that's good news. I already forgot what he was in trouble for to begin with?

Apparently some of the ex Longhorns did as well.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Any word on Daje?

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Some SMU coaching candidates:

http://texas.247sports.com/Article/SMU-coaching-search-candidates-31026537

[TFloss32]

Any word on Daje?

Not a thing. It's almost like he's not on the team.

[TFloss32]

UT released the following statement on WR Jaxon Shipley's injury:

Longhorn senior WR Jaxon Shipley sustained a head injury during the BYU
game and is questionable for Saturday's game with UCLA. "Jaxon is being
evaluated, treated and is currently going through our rigorous return to play
protocols," Texas Head Athletic Trainer for Football Anthony Pass said.

[Kermit]

No Daje.

[Bloeddyr10]

Some positive new during a week that has been mostly about BYU.

Per the LSU site on 24/7, they believe that, of the 3 runningback commits they have, Nick Brossette is the one most likely not to sign with LSU. They have sources close to him and to University Lab, that feel he would end up signing with Texas over LSU as things is today. Apparently Brossette has been through a lot with his family, so he is looking to make the best decision for them. Texas sells him on early playing time and lots of carries early in his career, which LSU can't with Fournette.

[Hook Em 88]

@ OBWire: Mesquite Poteet duo will attend Texas vs. UCLA

Malik Jefferson and DeAndre McNeal?

[DMX7]

@ OBWire: Mesquite Poteet duo will attend Texas vs. UCLA

Malik Jefferson and DeAndre McNeal?

Yep

[Bloeddyr10]

So the team got a new Walk-on this week. QB Jimmy Greenwood, aformer Kinkaid QB.

http://totalfratmove.com/you-know-the-texas-qb-situation-is-grim-when-a-fraternity-intramural-star-is-added-to-the-roster/

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2014/9/11/6136441/did-ut-reach-out-to-former-high-school-qb-and-regular-college-kid

Highlights from Kinkaid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maoXomgoo7w

[TFloss32]

JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley has committed to UCLA.

[DMX7]

Kinkaid is were the toughest of the toughest kids go to school.

[sahoopster]

Didn't see it posted. Article over on CBS Sports talking about Strong and the rebuilding process.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24704768/change-isnt-coming-easy-at-texas-but-strong-the-right-one-to-do-it

Also the latest meltdown edition over on Roll Bama Roll. TFloss posted these last year and I would always look forward to them. Unfortunately, we are front and center this week.

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/9/9/6120013/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-two-ohio-buckeyes-texas-longhorns

[benefactor]

Those guys over at BON deserve it. It's like a group home for retards over there sometimes.

[bluebellmaniac]

So the team got a new Walk-on this week. QB Jimmy Greenwood, aformer Kinkaid QB.

http://totalfratmove.com/you-know-the-texas-qb-situation-is-grim-when-a-fraternity-intramural-star-is-added-to-the-roster/

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2014/9/11/6136441/did-ut-reach-out-to-former-high-school-qb-and-regular-college-kid

Highlights from Kinkaid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maoXomgoo7w

Doing whatever it takes to save Heard's redshirt is what it looks like.

[Bloeddyr10]

JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley has committed to UCLA.

And he will enroll next week.

[benefactor]

Doing whatever it takes to save Heard's redshirt is what it looks like.
...which is the right move. Even before the disaster that was the BYU game we all knew this season was going to be nothing more than transition from the old guard to the new one. There's no real reason to lose a year of Heard's eligibility on that if they can prevent it.

[bluebellmaniac]

...which is the right move. Even before the disaster that was the BYU game we all knew this season was going to be nothing more than transition from the old guard to the new one. There's no real reason to lose a year of Heard's eligibility on that if they can prevent it.

Agreed.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The fact that BYU only bet Houston 33-25, puts further in perspective how far Texas has fell off. And honestly it's getting pretty sickening. I'm still optimistic that our defense we'll get it together but the offense is way to conservative to garner any level of hope. I'm not confident in the offense at this point not am I confident in the defense when facing a option heavy team but I think they'll stand stout against any other offense. I don't think we're facing another option team like BYU with a quarterback as good as Hill for the rest of the season. So I think that the defense will clearly be the strength of the team and the offense will be the crutch all year, unless they open it up.

[Needs More Bourbon]

As far as I know, the only other great option QBs we'll face are Knight at OU and Walsh at OKST, if he's back (and I don't think he will be). Some of the other guys can run, but I don't think any of them are as zone read-heavy as those two teams.

[Kermit]

The fact that BYU only bet Houston 33-25, puts further in perspective how far Texas has fell off. And honestly it's getting pretty sickening. I'm still optimistic that our defense we'll get it together but the offense is way to conservative to garner any level of hope. I'm not confident in the offense at this point not am I confident in the defense when facing a option heavy team but I think they'll stand stout against any other offense. I don't think we're facing another option team like BYU with a quarterback as good as Hill for the rest of the season. So I think that the defense will clearly be the strength of the team and the offense will be the crutch all year, unless they open it up.

I think we're just going to have to come to terms with the fact that Texas is not going to be good for a year or two.

[bluebellmaniac]

The fact that BYU only bet Houston 33-25, puts further in perspective how far Texas has fell off. And honestly it's getting pretty sickening. I'm still optimistic that our defense we'll get it together but the offense is way to conservative to garner any level of hope. I'm not confident in the offense at this point not am I confident in the defense when facing a option heavy team but I think they'll stand stout against any other offense. I don't think we're facing another option team like BYU with a quarterback as good as Hill for the rest of the season. So I think that the defense will clearly be the strength of the team and the offense will be the crutch all year, unless they open it up.

Very true. Swoopes is still a couple years away from being the QB that we would want. The coaches know this and having him make throws that they know he can not make could ruin him early. While it will lead to losses, I see what they are trying to do. We have to field a QB, but we do not want to ruin his psyche by having him make numerous interceptions, etc. They will grind out the season with the hope that he can use it to blossom in one year instead of two.

The defense is a beast, but any defense that will be kept on the field as long as ours will be worn down game after game. It will be hard to watch, but it will come around. I wouldn't be surprised to see the worst record we have had in a loooong time this year. But as our OL gets seasoned from all these games, they should become at least average in performance next year and superior in performance the following. It is just painful and agonizing to see it all happen in seemingly slow motion. It is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

[tlongII]

I think we're just going to have to come to terms with the fact that Texas is not going to be good for a year or two.

With as much talent as you guys get you could turn it around immediately. It's all about coaching IMO.

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[rjv]

the director of our entire department was in a suite for the BYU game with some of the really big spenders and from what i can tell you, the conversation going on in there was not very favorable towards strong. i really think if texas gets embarrassed on prime time TV tomorrow that the long term forecast for coach strong would not be a favorable one.

[Blake]

Strong seems like a good coach, but his personality just doesn't seem to jive with UT head coach expectations off the field.

[Kermit]

With as much talent as you guys get you could turn it around immediately. It's all about coaching IMO.

If Texas had talent, Mack Brown would still have a job.

[Vito Corleone]

The talent level is only going to go down after this season. I see no reason for a guy like Jonathan Gray to stay for his senior year behind a oline this bad, he has his health to think about. Same for Malcolm Brown (DT), no reason to come back to a team that is this far from contention. That means this team is going to be a shit sandwich for the rest of this year and all of next season.

After that I think you will see things get better if Strong is the right man for the job, if not he is gone after year 3.

[Needs More Bourbon]

The only way we can fuck this up is to not give Strong time to stack the lineup with his guys. We'd better not fuck it up.

[pgardn]

With as much talent as you guys get you could turn it around immediately. It's all about coaching IMO.

We don't have the talent.

That being said why do I feel like we can give UCLA a game...
Baylor would murder us at present. Can we play Oklahoma twice next season and forget about this year. How the hell did we beat them last year?

[pgardn]

The only way we can fuck this up is to not give Strong time to stack the lineup with his guys. We'd better not fuck it up.

[bluebellmaniac]

With as much talent as you guys get you could turn it around immediately. It's all about coaching IMO.

If it was all about coaching, why don't we ever hear about phenomenal freshmen OL? For the OL, you need size and strength. The sheer bulk of the dominant OL man takes years to obtain. Three of the starters for Texas are freshmen or Sophomores. It will take at least another one or two years just to get them bulked up and ready. The knuckleheads we had really screwed us by their actions.

I don't need to justify the QB issue, do I?

[benefactor]

The only way we can fuck this up is to not give Strong time to stack the lineup with his guys. We'd better not fuck it up.
Yep. Being impatient and firing Strong after this season or next season would only set the program back more. If the team is still not in the Big 12 title conversation after year 3 then they can talk about whether or not to head in a new direction. I think that's a fair amount of time and fair expectations.

[DMX7]

If Texas had talent, Mack Brown would still have a job.

If David Ash could have stayed healthy last season, he still probably would be coach.

[TFloss32]

Video of DT Desmond Jackson screwing up the coin-toss decision:

https://vine.co/v/Oagr6FQzBPA

[TFloss32]

the director of our entire department was in a suite for the BYU game with some of the really big spenders and from what i can tell you, the conversation going on in there was not very favorable towards strong. i really think if texas gets embarrassed on prime time TV tomorrow that the long term forecast for coach strong would not be a favorable one.

Thankfully we have two weeks to prepare for Kansas.

[DMX7]

Thankfully we have two weeks to prepare for Kansas.

It's a good game to finally air out the offense and see what Swoopes can really do. The game plan was still too conservative tonight. Hardly any balls thrown downfield and Swoopes has an amazingly strong arm that shouldn't be wasted.

Can someone fill me in on all the suspensions? I don't understand these indefinite length suspensions... what criteria is Strong using to determine who will and won't be back? It all seems very suspicious to me.

[Bloeddyr10]

LB and Baylor commit Breckyn Hager received an offer from Texas last night, per 24/7. Hager said it came out of nowhere and that it doesn't change anything regarding his commitment to Baylor, though it was an emotional one with his father being a Texas legacy.

I'm not sure I'm buying it. His coach doesn't know anything about the offer, and as far as I could see, some Twitter account first reported it, then Baylors 24/7 picked up the story. It seems like a very odd time to extend an offer.

[DMX7]

lol, are we losing fights for 2-star recruits now.... from Austin, no less? :lol

[Hook Em 88]

lol, are we losing fights for 2-star recruits now.... from Austin, no less? :lol

If the source is true about Breckyn Hager and he we're to stick with Baylor is shouldn't be too big of a surprise considering his brother Bryce Hager is the starting LB for Baylor. Bryce is a 5th year Sr. for the Bears and one heck of a player who was basically on all defensive award watch lists. Can't really blame the kid he other follows in his fathers footsteps or his brothers.

[TFloss32]

Five-star CB Iman Marshall of Long Beach, CA has eliminated Texas from his official visits list.

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Per 24/7, 2016 LB DeMarco Boyd of Gilmer still has Texas as his #1 after the UCLA game:

“They are still my number one,” Boyd said of the Texas Longhorns.

“Much better (performance),” Boyd said. “Charlie (Strong) is a great coach, man. Please believe he will change that program into something nice. I bet they win the next one."

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, WR Ryan Newsome has re-scheduled his official visit to Texas once again.

He will now visit UT last and it will be in November.

[TFloss32]

Didn't see it posted. Article over on CBS Sports talking about Strong and the rebuilding process.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/24704768/change-isnt-coming-easy-at-texas-but-strong-the-right-one-to-do-it

Also the latest meltdown edition over on Roll Bama Roll. TFloss posted these last year and I would always look forward to them. Unfortunately, we are front and center this week.

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/9/9/6120013/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-two-ohio-buckeyes-texas-longhorns

Thanks for posting as it's always great for a laugh. Shaggy guys bring the heat.

I have a feeling we'll be featured several times this season.

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings going into Week 4:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 4 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/4

[sahoopster]

Updated rankings going into Week 4:

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

You gotta love TAMU and Baylor going back-to-back at 6 and 7...

[TFloss32]

Kansas game set for 3 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.

[TFloss32]

If anyone is wondering, Strong said this morning:

-no official word on DT Desmond Jackson's injury as he has not been properly evaluated yet

-no timeline for the return of the suspended players

-Ash out indefinitely

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying ATH DeUnte Chatman will be speaking with Coach Robinson later today.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting UT has offered JUCO OL Brandon Hodges of East Mississippi CC:

http://247sports.com/Player/Brandon-Hodges-58854

[TFloss32]

Scout saying UT has offered S Jamile Johnson of Dallas South Oak Cliff.

He is currently committed to North Carolina after originally being with OU.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO OL Martinas Rankin of Mississippi Gulf Coast CC has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Martinas-Rankin-55079

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http://247sports.com/Player/Dixie-Wooten-III-49496#

[Bloeddyr10]

Per 24/7, 2016 DE Mark Jackson of Cibolo Steele has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Mark-Jackson-37489

[rjv]

Per 24/7, 2016 DE Mark Jackson of Cibolo Steele has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Mark-Jackson-37489

that was just a matter of time. see him every week. he's a beast at DE.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2016 DE Mark Jackson of Cibolo Steele has been offered.

http://247sports.com/Player/Mark-Jackson-37489

Been waiting for this one. 2016 DE Erick Fowler needs one too.

[Bloeddyr10]

Been waiting for this one. 2016 DE Erick Fowler needs one too.

As far as I know, Fowler has some academic issues. I believe his coach said during the summer, that a lot of the confusion regarding his academics, would be cleared this fall.

EDIT: I'm not 100% certain that the this is the situation. But there was a 2016 DE who had issues with his academics, and I'm think it was Fowler.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2016 DE Mark Jackson of Cibolo Steele will be attending the Baylor game.

[TFloss32]

As far as I know, Fowler has some academic issues. I believe his coach said during the summer, that a lot of the confusion regarding his academics, would be cleared this fall.

EDIT: I'm not 100% certain that the this is the situation. But there was a 2016 DE who had issues with his academics, and I'm think it was Fowler.

I have seen talk that he has either academic or off-the-field issues, but nothing more than rumors.

[TFloss32]

This is awesome. See if you can find what's weird about this sequence:

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/697598/dead.0.gif

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying UT also offered WR JF Thomas of Dallas South Oak Cliff:

http://247sports.com/Player/JF-Thomas-36214?Instit%20ution=20874

[TFloss32]

Meltdown time!

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/9/16/6151629/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-three

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[Hook Em 88]

BREAKING: Texas Flips North Carolina Defensive Back Commitment2 minutes ago
Horns247 has learned that the Texas Longhorns have flipped North Carolina defensive back commit Jamile Johnson (http://247sports.com/Player/Jamile-Johnson-20674) of South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Tex.).
The 6-foot-1, 194-pound safety/cornerback originally committed to Oklahoma last February, before switching to the Tar Heels in mid-August. When the University of Texas offered today, however, the three-star prospect decided he wanted to stay closer to home and made a decision to become a Longhorn.
Johnson chose Texas overs North Carolina, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Louisville, Maryland, Texas Tech, Nebraska, TCU, Washington State and many more.

[benefactor]

Well that was fast.:tu

[DMX7]

This is awesome. See if you can find what's weird about this sequence:

http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/697598/dead.0.gif

WTF happened here?

[The Reckoning]

Thanks for posting as it's always great for a laugh. Shaggy guys bring the heat.

I have a feeling we'll be featured several times this season.


there's some great mormon jokes in there. particularly the one about magic underwear.

and of course the comment section is full of aggies...

[rjv]

Per 24/7, 2016 DE Mark Jackson of Cibolo Steele will be attending the Baylor game.


he also has an offer from baylor so that works out well for him.

[TFloss32]

Texas agrees to deal with Michigan for future home-and-home series:

Austin -- The University of Texas has reached an agreement in principle with the University of Michigan for a home-and-home football series in Ann Arbor on Aug. 31, 2024, and in Austin on Sept. 4, 2027, the school announced Wednesday. The agreement will be presented to The UT System Board of Regents for their consideration on Nov. 5-6, 2014.The match-up brings together two of the winningest programs in NCAA history with Michigan ranking first in all-time wins with 912, while Texas is third with 876.The lone previous meeting between the two schools came in the 2005 Rose Bowl following the 2004 season. The two storied programs created a classic as Texas prevailed, 38-37, on Dusty Mangum's 37-yard field goal as time expired. Vince Young accounted for 372 yards and five TDs, including 192 yards and four TDs on the ground, as the Longhorns won in their first BCS Bowl appearance to cap an 11-1 season.

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[TFloss32]

24/7 saying they expect at least one offer, probably more, to go out today.

[pgardn]

Texas agrees to deal with Michigan for future home-and-home series:

Austin -- The University of Texas has reached an agreement in principle with the University of Michigan for a home-and-home football series in Ann Arbor on Aug. 31, 2024, and in Austin on Sept. 4, 2027, the school announced Wednesday. The agreement will be presented to The UT System Board of Regents for their consideration on Nov. 5-6, 2014.The match-up brings together two of the winningest programs in NCAA history with Michigan ranking first in all-time wins with 912, while Texas is third with 876.The lone previous meeting between the two schools came in the 2005 Rose Bowl following the 2004 season. The two storied programs created a classic as Texas prevailed, 38-37, on Dusty Mangum's 37-yard field goal as time expired. Vince Young accounted for 372 yards and five TDs, including 192 yards and four TDs on the ground, as the Longhorns won in their first BCS Bowl appearance to cap an 11-1 season.

Red was thrilled with this.
Seeing he will be died in 10 years.

I put this on my calendar as well, the same one that has the date the sun expands out and engulfs the Earth.

[Blake]

Texas agrees to deal with Michigan for future home-and-home series:

Austin -- The University of Texas has reached an agreement in principle with the University of Michigan for a home-and-home football series in Ann Arbor on Aug. 31, 2024, and in Austin on Sept. 4, 2027, the school announced Wednesday. The agreement will be presented to The UT System Board of Regents for their consideration on Nov. 5-6, 2014.The match-up brings together two of the winningest programs in NCAA history with Michigan ranking first in all-time wins with 912, while Texas is third with 876.The lone previous meeting between the two schools came in the 2005 Rose Bowl following the 2004 season. The two storied programs created a classic as Texas prevailed, 38-37, on Dusty Mangum's 37-yard field goal as time expired. Vince Young accounted for 372 yards and five TDs, including 192 yards and four TDs on the ground, as the Longhorns won in their first BCS Bowl appearance to cap an 11-1 season.

Michigan replacing notre dame with ut should be fun

[TFloss32]

Coach Strong announced today that QB David Ash has given up football and DT Desmond Jackson is out for the year.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

DT Desmond Jackson already saying it's his plan to return next year on a medical redshirt.

[DMX7]

It's unreal how many injuries we have been getting hit with ever since Colt got hurt in the BCS title game.

[DMX7]

Coach Strong announced today that QB David Ash has given up football and DT Desmond Jackson is out for the year.

The Ash decision was a no brainer. It was just going to happen again.

[pgardn]

The Ash decision was a no brainer.

Pun intended...

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Used to love this weekend:

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[pgardn]

Used to love this weekend:

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Noooo....

You were a frat man?

[ThePop]

Noooo....

You were a frat man?

I misunderstood that tweet at first too. He's trying to save west campus.

[pgardn]

I misunderstood that tweet at first too. He's trying to save west campus.

Yeah. I read further.
Thanks.

When I went to UT they actually had really good stuff going on.
Close to campus or on campus and it did keep things safer.

[DMX7]

Pun intended...

:hat

[The Reckoning]

round-up was always a trip...all the 18 year old girls running around haha

[Bloeddyr10]

An article about Britt Hager. The last quote is interesting.

Hager’s biggest enjoyment in life comes from watching his four sons thrive, as all of them received football scholarships. His oldest played for North Texas, while another played for Blinn College. Another of his sons, Bryce, is tormenting Big 12 offenses for Baylor as a fifth-year senior. And his youngest, Breckyn, is a two-star high school senior working to decide on a college now.

Breckyn can follow in his brother’s footsteps to Waco, where he has verbally committed. Or he can follow in his father’s, as Texas recently offered him a scholarship.

“It’s hard to tell [where he will go] because he emotionally loves both of them,” Hager said of his son’s decision. “He’s my only son that looked at me and said, ‘I’m going to beat your tackling record.’”

http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2014/09/16/where-are-they-now-texas-lb-britt-hager

[leemajors]

Yeah. I read further.
Thanks.

When I went to UT they actually had really good stuff going on.
Close to campus or on campus and it did keep things safer.

I just wonder if it's really "older" residents that have actually lived there for a while.

[Hook Em 88]

BREAKING: Lodge Decommits From Texas A&M13 minutes ago
According to multiple sources, Texas A&M wide receiver commit Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089) has opened up his recruitment and he informed David Beaty (http://247sports.com/Coach/David-Beaty-681) that he's formally de-committed. The four-star pass catcher told GigEm247 Wednesday night, “I still haven’t ventured out to everywhere I want to look at. This is all about me being able to go see other places.”
The Aggies depth at receiver and rushing into his decision were also cited as reasons for his decommitment.
Oklahoma, Baylor and TCU are schools the Cedar Hill product are highly considering at the moment. LSU and Ole Miss could be options as well but Lodge prefers to stay close to home.

[TFloss32]

BREAKING: Lodge Decommits From Texas A&M

13 minutes ago
According to multiple sources, Texas A&M wide receiver commit Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089) has opened up his recruitment and he informed David Beaty (http://247sports.com/Coach/David-Beaty-681) that he's formally de-committed. The four-star pass catcher told GigEm247 Wednesday night, “I still haven’t ventured out to everywhere I want to look at. This is all about me being able to go see other places.”
The Aggies depth at receiver and rushing into his decision were also cited as reasons for his decommitment.
Oklahoma, Baylor and TCU are schools the Cedar Hill product are highly considering at the moment. LSU and Ole Miss could be options as well but Lodge prefers to stay close to home.

Sucks that Texas won't even get a sniff from Lodge.

[rjv]

Sucks that Texas won't even get a sniff from Lodge.


not necessarily. he's been off to a slow start this year and skyline shut him down. be interesting to see what kind of year he winds up having but so far, he has been less than impressive. then again, UT has a very weak receiving corps at the present time.

[TFloss32]

not necessarily. he's been off to a slow start this year and skyline shut him down. be interesting to see what kind of year he winds up having but so far, he has been less than impressive. then again, UT has a very weak receiving corps at the present time.

My own theory is Lodge eliminated UT once Darrell Wyatt left, and I still wonder what happened. I tend to believe Lodge and his family were told, or believe, Wyatt had a messy interview with Strong and that pissed them off. There had been rumors out there that Wyatt wanted more playcalling responsibilities if he were to stay at UT, but Strong wasn't on board with that.

I can't think of any other reason why Lodge and his family haven't visited Texas once during Strong's tenure, because UT was his leader up until the day Mack got fired. The guy used to go out of his way to visit Austin, but has never had any interest in visiting with the new staff. And it wasn't like he committed to A&M right away; he committed five months after Strong was hired.

As far as his A&M de-commitment, maybe he got word Wyatt is getting a job somewhere.

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24/7 saying the coaching staff will be hitting the road starting today for fall evaluations.

Coach Strong will see CB Kris Boyd and 2016 LB DeMarco Boyd on Friday night.

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BREAKING: Lodge Decommits From Texas A&M

13 minutes ago
According to multiple sources, Texas A&M wide receiver commit Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089) has opened up his recruitment and he informed David Beaty (http://247sports.com/Coach/David-Beaty-681) that he's formally de-committed. The four-star pass catcher told GigEm247 Wednesday night, “I still haven’t ventured out to everywhere I want to look at. This is all about me being able to go see other places.”

Cost the poor young man a star, it looks like.


Lodge Commits To Texas A&MJun 19, 12:53 PM
Wide receiver Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089) of Cedar Hill, Texas, committed to Texas A&M on Thursday afternoon. Lodge, a five-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite, chose the Aggies over offers from LSU, Baylor, Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, USC and others.


In the span of the next two weeks following the Allen quarterback’s monumental pledge to Kevin Sumlin (http://247sports.com/Coach/Kevin-Sumlin-653)’s program, #WRTS popped up on Snyder’s twitter feed three more times in reaction to the commitments of Kemah Siverand (http://247sports.com/Player/Kemah-Siverand-29735), Richard Moore (http://247sports.com/Player/Richard-Moore-21088) and five-star wide receiver Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089).


Mesquite Poteet LB Malik Jefferson (http://247sports.com/Player/Malik-Jefferson-27668) is considered to be an Aggie lean, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball, so when five-star WR Damarkus Lodge (http://247sports.com/Player/Damarkus-Lodge-21089) committed to Texas A&M today, it caught his attention in a big way once again.

Etc. GigEm247 considered him a five-star prospect until today.

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Update on OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA (24/7):

“My team is doing very well right now and I have to do everything I can to make us better. I have to work on everything; from steps to sets to being more of a leader,” Thomas said. “I have really tried to shut my recruitment down completely and have been pretty successful in that.”

“He's (Coach Wickline) just really been stressing the importance of being ready for action in the spring and telling me that I'll be thrown in the fire early,” Thomas said.

“He told me on my first visit that his absolute plan is to redshirt everyone unless unavoidable. But lately he has been talking a lot about how important it is that Connor (Williams) and I come in and do everything we can to contribute because we are early enrolling.”

“I think that would be an awesome achievement and something I will do everything I can to accomplish,” he said.

“I’ve really been developing a relationship with Coach Wick. I talk with him weekly and sometimes multiple times in a week. Our relationship has really changed from him being a recruiter to him being a coach for me,” Thomas said.

“I really liked a lot of what I saw against UCLA,” he said. “I think they really came out to fight and showed a lot of heart. That really stood out to me.”

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JUCO OL Brandon Hodges of East Mississippi CC responds to his Texas offer (24/7):

"They (Texas) like my game, I'm a great pass-protection guy," Hodges told Horns247 on Tuesday. "Working against the pass-rush. We do a lot of pro-style offense with the inside zone, zone read and zone option, so they like the way I move — quick, long arms, fast type of guy."

"Coming to Texas would be nice, but I'll weigh my options," he said.

"You just want to go to a school that you feel comfortable at," Hodges said. "A good environment, great people and people that you know would go the extra mile for you, as you'll go the extra mile for them."

"I like that, yes sir, I like that a lot," he said. "You have to grow up and be a man. Those types of characteristics and traits (marijuana, stealing, guns) won't will make you a man."

"And education plays a big role. I love hitting the books. That's a big factor."

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24/7 saying a new name to look out for at DB is 2016 CB CJ Morgan-Walker of Bossier City, LA.

Says he is currently receiving letters from UT daily.

http://247sports.com/Player/CJ-Morgan-Walker-28452

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Update on CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer from an anonymous source (24/7). I think there's confusion in the last part about the A&M/Alabama game. Doesn't sound like the source and/or the Boyds know the game is in Tuscaloosa this time:

“He’s slowed down finally,” said a source close to his recruitment. “He’s actually been pretty chill about it all. He’s just playing ball right now and trying to lead his team to their goal as a team and that’s to head to AT&T stadium to win it all.”

“I know he’s also excited about what his brother has coming his way and is slowing it down because of that,” the source added.

“I think he stays in state,” the source said. “I don’t think that FSU is actually a realistic option. They are too far away and he’s aware of just how far it is. He hated the drive to Alabama and I know the FSU drive was just the same. He would rather be closer to home. It’s basically Texas versus Texas A&M now with Florida State being a dark horse and minor possibility.”

“I know they (Kris and DeMarco) want to see Texas A&M versus Alabama and Texas versus Oklahoma,” the source told Horns247. “Those will be the only two (visits) they take. Kris wanted to see Texas A&M and I know they both wanted to root for Texas in the Cotton Bowl."

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Blake Munroe says DeShon Elliott is thinking about visiting A&M, OU and Baylor. I thought I'd seen that Elliott said it wasn't true.

[benefactor]

Update on CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer from an anonymous source (24/7). I think there's confusion in the last part about the A&M/Alabama game. Doesn't sound like the source and/or the Boyds know the game is in Tuscaloosa this time:

“He’s slowed down finally,” said a source close to his recruitment. “He’s actually been pretty chill about it all. He’s just playing ball right now and trying to lead his team to their goal as a team and that’s to head to AT&T stadium to win it all.”

“I know he’s also excited about what his brother has coming his way and is slowing it down because of that,” the source added.

“I think he stays in state,” the source said. “I don’t think that FSU is actually a realistic option. They are too far away and he’s aware of just how far it is. He hated the drive to Alabama and I know the FSU drive was just the same. He would rather be closer to home. It’s basically Texas versus Texas A&M now with Florida State being a dark horse and minor possibility.”

“I know they (Kris and DeMarco) want to see Texas A&M versus Alabama and Texas versus Oklahoma,” the source told Horns247. “Those will be the only two (visits) they take. Kris wanted to see Texas A&M and I know they both wanted to root for Texas in the Cotton Bowl."
Gilmer will be playing my old HS in a few weeks. I'll get to get a good look at Kris Boyd in person. I'll report back with some in game impressions.

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Blake Munroe says DeShon Elliott is thinking about visiting A&M, OU and Baylor. I thought I'd seen that Elliott said it wasn't true.

He's always said there's nothing to worry about, but I believe Elliott and Weathersby have always flirted with the idea of taking official visits. Coach Strong basically has to recruit everyone as if they're uncommitted considering Texas will probably struggle to make a bowl.

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Gilmer will be playing my old HS in a few weeks. I'll get to get a good look at Kris Boyd in person. I'll report back with some in game impressions.

You went to JT, right? Maybe Warren has an offer by then.

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Per 24/7, Coach Wickline will be in Mississippi today to check on both of the new JUCO offers.

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Also from 24/7, another notable stop was Fort Worth Southwest to see LB Semaj Thomas.

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According to this article, Texas Tech's defensive coordinator was either high or drunk on the job:

https://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11547953/texas-tech-red-raiders-fire-defensive-coordinator-matt-wallerstedt-suspicion-being-influence-unknown-substance-campus

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24/7 saying 2016 WR Tren'Davian Dickson of Navasota (committed to Baylor) will be in Austin to see Texas play Baylor on October 4th.

[benefactor]

You went to JT, right? Maybe Warren has an offer by then.
Most of my elementary/middle school friends did but I moved to Bullard for HS. Small school just south of town. They are actually doing quite well this year. Their coach since 2010 is Shannon Wilson, who was DC at Southlake Carroll. They advanced out of the first round of the playoffs under him for the first time in school history, going three rounds deep. Got stuck in the District of Doom the past few seasons but the playoffs are once again realistic this season.

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Good find.

Look out for Stephenville's 2017 RB Kaegun Williams too.

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LHN does a feature on some former Longhorns who had to give up football because of concussions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50dV6bhbGhE

[Bloeddyr10]

I mentioned earlier in this tread that I really liked RB Sewo Olonilua for the 2016 class. This season he has been starting at safety as well and he actually looks pretty good. I think he can be a good LB/S in a few years depending on his growth. Texas is one of the teams to recruit him pretty hard early on.

(his games this season)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2606556/highlights

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Per OrangeBloods, a few UT coaches were at Mesquite Poteet this morning to see LB Malik Jefferson and ATH DeAndre McNeal.

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24/7 saying Texas has offered 2016 DE Justin Madubuike of McKinney North:

http://247sports.com/Player/Justin-Madubuike-35179?Institution=21345

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Updated rankings after Week 4:

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

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Week 5 schedule. Really good Thursday night starting with Tech at OK State:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/5

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If anyone missed it, QB Jameis Winston decides to dress for Clemson game even though he's suspended:

http://deadspin.com/suspended-jameis-winston-tries-to-dress-for-clemson-gam-1637269521

[Bill_Brasky]

Week 5 schedule. Really good Thursday night starting with Tech at OK State:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/5

were gonna get killed.

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Baylor game will be 2:30 on ABC.

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Per Coach Strong's press conference, none of the suspended players will play against Kansas.

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Update on LB Cameron Townsend who officially visited Oregon State over the weekend (24/7):

“It (official to Oregon State) went well,” Townsend said. “I hung out with the coaches and players and went to the game. I had a really good time.”

“It was a little warmer than expected, but still not exactly hot by Houston standards. It felt good for the most part though,” he said. “I had been there before, so I’d say it met my (expectations). It was really cool. I wish I could go again.”

“The Oklahoma visit is when they play Kansas State. I’m not sure the exact date. For Texas I’m probably going to go when they play West Virginia on Nov. 8,” he said. “My decision will still be in October. I’m going to commit a few days after I visit Oklahoma.”

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OL Connor Williams of Coppell speaks on his commitment status (24/7):

“It’s not something I even think about anymore,” Williams said of recruiting. “I am firm with my commitment to Texas and I don’t ever see that changing. I don’t think about other schools and really have no desire to. I love being a Longhorn. It’s the best place for me.”

“The main thing is that I love Coach (Joe) Wickline,” he said. “He’s such an experienced coach whose record speaks for itself. He’s done a lot with the guys he’s had in the past and putting them in the NFL. He was a major reason I picked Texas.”

“I also have a chance to see some early playing time if I continue to work hard,” Williams added. “Coach Wickline told me if I prepare and work hard, I could definitely see the field early, which is something I would love to do. I feel like I can help make an impact immediately as long as I keep putting in extra work.”

“It’s a rebuilding process,” he said. “It will take a little time, but Texas will be back on top real soon. We’ll be competing for national championships in no time. People better be ready. Get your shots in now, that’s all I can say.”

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High school player with overly enthusiastic postgame interview. Gotta be trolling:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f35_1411347849

[Bloeddyr10]

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Applewhite applies for SMU job:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/09/report-former-texas-offensive-coordinator-major-applewhite-applies-for-smu-head-coaching-job.html/

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Wow.

[pgardn]

High school player with overly enthusiastic postgame interview. Gotta be trolling:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=f35_1411347849

Preacher to be or a General.

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TE Will Gragg of Dumas, AR has committed to Arkansas.

[benefactor]

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Not surprised. He's had a foot out the door since Strong arrived...seeings how he couldn't even keep his shit together under Mack.

[Kermit]

Good. Who's next? Harrison?

[Bloeddyr10]

A pretty good read about Estelle and the other players that have been dismissed. Apparently both Estelle and Harrison was supposed to go through 6 weeks of rehab.

http://texas.scout.com/story/1454501-details-of-kennedy-estelle-s-dismissal?s=110

[Bloeddyr10]

LB Breckyn Hager has switched his commitment from Baylor to Texas, per 24/7.

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LB Breckyn Hager has switched his commitment from Baylor to Texas, per 24/7.

Good news. I had been wondering if something was up.

He hadn't said a word since receiving his Texas offer.

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:lol

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByV6BAqCAAE8UNa.jpg

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/matthew-mcconaughey-shows-texas-practice-013507010.html

[elbamba]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/report--drug-testing-at-texas-has-increased-dramatically-under-charlie-strong-211827945.html

Yahoo Article on the drug testing at UT.

[rjv]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByV6BAqCAAE8UNa.jpg

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/matthew-mcconaughey-shows-texas-practice-013507010.html


they should start doing this before games.

[Bloeddyr10]

Roger Goddell wants some good advice from Strong.

http://texas.247sports.com/Bolt/Goodell-wants-to-meet-with-Strong-31464423

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Roger Goddell wants some good advice from Strong.

http://texas.247sports.com/Bolt/Goodell-wants-to-meet-with-Strong-31464423

Need all of the good PR we can get.

[TFloss32]

Almost forgot this week's meltdown. Clemson, Florida and LSU:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/9/23/6829469/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-four-muschamp-miles-florida-lsu-clemson

[Kermit]

Need all of the good PR we can get.

Except it wasn't true. Fucking Chip Brown.

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Except it wasn't true. Fucking Chip Brown.

Tbh, I almost waited to comment on it because it was reported by the Chipper.

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LB Breckyn Hager of Austin Westlake talks about his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“We were trying to keep the offer quiet and that is why no one really knew about it. I didn’t want to be a distraction to my team and just wanted to keep it quiet,” Hager told Horns247 last night. “It happened about three weeks ago. Coach Strong called me and said he wanted a Hager out there on Texas’ field and doing great things and then he offered me.”

“I didn’t completely take the coaching standpoint out of my options, because coaches come and go. I loved the (Baylor coaches). It was the hardest decision and then I had to go tell those guys,” Hager said. “I was contemplating putting on that burnt orange uniform. Just every morning when I go to Westlake I see that UT tower every day.”

"I basically just asked him (Britt Hager) what do I do now? He wanted me to follow my heart and make sure that everything I did was respectful and really take into account the coaching situation. You know, I love Coach Strong and what he's doing there is great, and I love Coach Briles and all of them, but coaches come and go. You can't make a decision off of that."

“He really wants a guy loves Texas and wanted someone that really understood what Texas is. He wanted that on the field and that makes sense to me,” he said. “My emotions right now are just so happy. I’m just so blessed. I want to go in and start as a freshman and put on that uniform and beat my dad’s record.”

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24/7 saying the mother of RB Chris Warren III talked to Coach Strong on the phone for about 45 minutes recently.

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

“I definitely plan on going to that (Texas vs. OU),” he said. “That’s something I have wanted to go check out for awhile now. It should be a lot of fun.”

“Not (rooting for a certain team) at all,” Wheeler said. “It’s definitely not like that. I just want to see good things out of both of their defenses more than anything. It can end in a tie for all I care. I’m more worried about how their defense plays on both sides.”

“That was the only thing holding Texas back for me,” Wheeler said. “I just want to get to know that coaching staff like the coaching staff at Oklahoma. That’s the biggest deal.”

“The Sooners are still on top for that very reason,” he added. “But it’s close, real close.”

[pgardn]

“We were trying to keep the offer quiet and that is why no one really knew about it. I didn’t want to be a distraction to my team and just wanted to keep it quiet,” Hager told Horns247


This is the type of player we want even if he does not play.

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24/7 saying RB Jordan Stevenson of Dallas South Oak Cliff is officially visiting Wisconsin this weekend.

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Depth chart for Kansas game:

http://texassports_com.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2014/9/22/2014_Kansas_depth.pdf?id=3546

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A&M has offered ATH DeAndre McNeal of Mesquite Poteet.

[DMX7]

I don't like that Jason Hall isn't starting. He had some bad penalties last game, but he showed some flashes of greatness.

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I don't like that Jason Hall isn't starting. He had some bad penalties last game, but he showed some flashes of greatness.

I think he's in during our nickel package, when Mykkele goes down to corner.

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Kansas fires Charlie Weis:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11605447/kansas-jayhawks-fire-charlie-weis-lack-field-progress

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NFL meets with Coach Strong after all:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11606204/roger-goodell-meets-charlie-strong-texas-longhorns-coach-discuss-core-values

[DMX7]

NFL meets with Coach Strong after all:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11606204/roger-goodell-meets-charlie-strong-texas-longhorns-coach-discuss-core-values

Improving relationships with colleges make sense; however, I don't understand why you need to meet a coach to figure out how to treat women with respect.

[Hook Em 88]

@ TroyVincent23: .@ Strong_TexasFB’s emphasis on character & respect over talent is molding the next generation of football talent. Standards are key.

Executive VP of NFL, Troy Vincent with a few great tweets about Charlie Strong.

[Hook Em 88]

@ TroyVincent23: This morning, @ NFLCommish & I met w @ Strong_TexasFB to discuss core values, game integrity, & college relations. Great meeting, great input.

[Hook Em 88]

@ TroyVincent23: Appreciate leadership of @ Strong_TexasFB. Admire his 5 core values: Honesty, treat women with respect, and no drugs, stealing, or guns

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They're paying homage to Mike leach

[DMX7]

Wrong thread, blake?

[Blake]

Wrong thread, blake?

Dunno. I'm just responding to tfloss's tweet about Tech

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Inside Texas saying they expect RB Daje Johnson to be cleared this week.

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Baylor opens as a 13.5 point favorite against Texas.

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Per 24/7, 2016 WR TJ Vasher of Wichita Falls Rider will be in Austin on Saturday.

2016 RB Sewo Olonilua of Kingwood will also be there.

[rjv]

Baylor opens as a 13.5 point favorite against Texas.


if it stays there i'm all over baylor covering.

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24/7 saying after returning from Wisconsin that RB Jordan Stevenson is not a threat to leave the state and his mother wants him at UT.

[Blake]

if it stays there i'm all over baylor covering.

I think so, but I wouldn't touch it.

[rjv]

I think so, but I wouldn't touch it.

texas has an awful offense. their defense is solid but it will be worn down. i expect a result similar to the BYU outing.

[TFloss32]

texas has an awful offense. their defense is solid but it will be worn down. i expect a result similar to the BYU outing.

That's my thinking as well.

Texas D might be able to hold on for a half, but that's it.

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Updated rankings after Week 5:

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

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Week 6 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/6

[Blake]

texas has an awful offense. their defense is solid but it will be worn down. i expect a result similar to the BYU outing.

Yeah that seems like the way it should go, but that UCLA game brought some promise for the UT offense.

i wouldn't blame anyone for laying $ on it. I just don't like laying that many points against UT.

[Blake]

The line at Yahoo shows Baylor -16

[Bloeddyr10]

Strong will sit down with both Desmond Harrison and Daje Johnson this week. They might play against Baylor.

[TFloss32]

The line at Yahoo shows Baylor -16

Anxious to see how high it goes.

I remember Texas was a 2 TD dog to OK State at home in 2010.

[Kermit]

I'm going to drink copious amounts of alcohol just to be safe.

[rjv]

Anxious to see how high it goes.

I remember Texas was a 2 TD dog to OK State at home in 2010.


yeah-at 16, it gets a tad risky. but i'm still leaning towards taking the bet. there is no reason to think that offense is suddenly going to kick it in gear. it's broken in so many places it's not even funny.

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Per Rivals, TE Chris Clark of Avon, CT says he will take an official visit to Texas if Brady Hoke is fired:

http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Clark-16169?Institution=962

[the chronic]

Per Rivals, TE Chris Clark of Avon, CT says he will take an official visit to Michigan if Brady Hoke is fired:

http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Clark-16169?Institution=962

Believe you meant he would visit Texas as I've just seen reported.

[Bloeddyr10]

Per Rivals, TE Chris Clark of Avon, CT says he will take an official visit to Michigan if Brady Hoke is fired:

http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Clark-16169?Institution=962

24/7 says that the info regarding a potential visit comes from a Texas commit that has been in contact with Clark. Interesting. The Michigan mods says that Clark has reached out to the Texas staff "for sure". They can also confirm that he has "strong interest in Texas".

So Clark (the 2nd ranked TE per the Composite rankings) has strong interest in Texas but no offer or contact with the staff. Devonaire Clarington (the 4th ranked TE per the Composite rankings) has a "10 out of 10 interest" in Texas but hasn't heard from them in weeks. WTF is Bruce Chambers doing?! Thank god there is some talk about him being out after this season.

[TFloss32]

Believe you meant he would visit Texas as I've just seen reported.

Yes, I edited it.

[TFloss32]

OU game will be an 11 a.m. start.

[Hook Em 88]

Anyone have the list of visitors for this weekends game against Baylor?

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[DMX7]

NFL meets with Coach Strong after all:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11606204/roger-goodell-meets-charlie-strong-texas-longhorns-coach-discuss-core-values

My core values are "look the other way" and "win".

[Blake]

OU game will be an 11 a.m. start.

I'll never understand that

[DMX7]

I'll never understand that

Something to do with the fair? I don't really get it either.

[leemajors]

I'll never understand that

Nothing like a mostly hung over crowd!

[rjv]

it would be nice to see the OU/texas game go prime time one day. the only time i used to love morning games was when i was on campus at a&m and even then, it was only the ones with the nice fall weather that i really liked.

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Per 24/7, Texas has offered 2016 DE Erick Fowler of Manor:

http://247sports.com/Player/Erick-Fowler-47655?Institution=21320

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Some notes from Inside Texas...

-OL Dom Espinosa is likely done with football. He's supposedly been talking about going into coaching and is already starting to lose a good amount of weight like OL Josh Cochran did last year before ultimately retiring.

-they still feel strongly that RB Daje Johnson will play against Baylor.

-they aren't expecting OL Desmond Harrison back at all as he's reportedly been very frustrating for the coaching staff to deal with even while suspended.

[TFloss32]

Anyone have the list of visitors for this weekends game against Baylor?

I will definitely post something towards the end of the week.

[Bloeddyr10]

The 24/7 A&M site had an update on Malik Jefferson. Let's just say that is wasn't an update that A&M fans wanted. Most of them seem to believe that they are on the outside looking in and that he is headed to Texas. Only the most stubborn and delusional (I'm not trying to call out the entire fan base, but there is a handful of posters who are delusional. Even the A&M fans doesn't like them) thinks he ends up at A&M. I don't really get why, because there wasn't anything in the update that suggested he was going to Texas. It was very political. He said all the right things.

The only "new" (Jeff Howe and Hamm had a HUGE update yesterday on him), is that he is looking at Oregon, USC, LSU and Notre Dame for potential official visits. As we know, he won't use a OV on a school within driving distance. His moms birthday is the "Red River Rivalry"-weekend and she says she would love to spend it in Dallas for the game. The most interesting thing though, is that if Malik himself can't come to a decision, his father is the one who'll make the decision for him. His mother LOVES Texas, but no one really knows who his father likes.

[Bloeddyr10]

Does anybody know the rules regarding unofficial visits? Can you, as a recruit with an offer, go to a school and sit with "neutral" fans or do you have to sit with the home teams visiting recruits?

[Sisk]

The 24/7 A&M site had an update on Malik Jefferson. Let's just say that is wasn't an update that A&M fans wanted. Most of them seem to believe that they are on the outside looking in and that he is headed to Texas. Only the most stubborn and delusional (I'm not trying to call out the entire fan base, but there is a handful of posters who are delusional. Even the A&M fans doesn't like them) thinks he ends up at A&M. I don't really get why, because there wasn't anything in the update that suggested he was going to Texas. It was very political. He said all the right things.

His mom makes no secret that she loves the horns. His parents also say he will make his own decision and he said on the field performance was big for him this year. I don't know which way this one goes, it's definitely been interesting thus far, but I definitely hope we land him.

[DMX7]

I feel like we have a 60% shot at landing him.

[Kermit]

If Strong can pull off a Jefferson commitment with the clown show he's having to direct, that would be a miracle.

[TFloss32]

Also from Inside Texas...true freshman OL Elijah Rodriguez is taking first team reps at guard since OL Sedrick Flowers was injured during the Kansas game.

[benefactor]

...and the Oline gets thinner.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying CB Holton Hill of Houston Lamar will be in attendance Saturday.

[rjv]

http://tamu.247sports.com/Article/Malik-Jefferson-reacts-to-Swaggcopter-shares-the-latest-31612731


at this point, i'd say any one's guess is as good as any out there. would be amazing to have him, garrett and mack all on the front seven at the same time though.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, ATH DeAndre McNeal will officially visit Texas on November 7th for the West Virginia game.

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, 2016 DT Kendell Jones of Killeen Shoemaker released a Top 5 and Texas is now sitting in fourth behind LSU, Baylor and OU.

[TFloss32]

S Jamile Johnson of Dallas South Oak Cliff talks about his commitment to Texas (OrangeBloods):

"Texas has always been in the race. Ever since I started my recruitment, got in high school, Texas the place I always wanted to be," Johnson said. "It was my dream school. When I got that opportunity, I took it."

"Texas has so much history. It's only four hours down the road. And the history of DBs at Texas is insane," Johnson said.

"I just talked to my coaches when I got offered. Actually, Texas had been in contact and they were saying they were going to offer. Then it finally came through," Johnson said. "It surprised me at first. They told me they had always been interested in me. They also said they're hoping they can get me in for early enrollment, but they're looking for me to come in and make an immediate impact."

"I can bring versatility, physicality, speed, aggressiveness - bring a lot to the defense," Johnson said. "I actually still want to improve on my speed a little bit. I'm fast, but a bit of a long strider, so I want to shorten up my steps."

"It doesn't matter (which school tries to recruit me). It's a wrap," he said.

[TFloss32]

A new name to keep an eye on for 2016, RB Aubrey White of Wylie East:

http://247sports.com/Player/Aubrey-White-75196

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3290049/aubrey-white

[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 WR TJ Vasher of Wichita Falls Rider (24/7):

“I got invited to the game this weekend in Austin. I plan to be there,” Vasher said. “It’s going to be a good one. I’m just excited to go. I haven’t been to a game since my uncle (Nate Vasher) played.”

“I just have a natural bond with them,” he said. “I love the school.”

“That would be really nice, but the probability of that happening is very slim,” Vasher said laughing. “That is a lot of activity.”

“I think I like them evenly (basketball and football). It’s just whichever one gives me the best opportunity is the one I will take.”

[TFloss32]

Texas continues to push for WR JF Thomas of Dallas South Oak Cliff despite his commitment to TCU (24/7):


“They’ve been on me strong,” Thomas said. “That’s really who has been on me strongest.”

“They have some good players and coaches over there,” Thomas said.

“They (TCU) want me to stick with them and I’m going to stick with them,” Thomas said of TCU. “My mom wants me to stay with them.”

“Yeah for right now (I'm sticking with TCU),” Thomas said.

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[TFloss32]

Does anybody know the rules regarding unofficial visits? Can you, as a recruit with an offer, go to a school and sit with "neutral" fans or do you have to sit with the home teams visiting recruits?

All unofficial visits require the prospect to pay their way, unless the unofficial visit is on a game day where only tickets are free. I believe each prospect is still given 4 tickets (including the prospect). Each school will have a certain location where recruits can pick up their identification and/or tickets, and then they'll head to a section designated for recruits and their families. A lot of them will be on the field or in the facilities before the game starts. Unofficial visits are unlimited to any campus, but you can't have in-person contact with anyone during a dead period. Let me know if I didn't answer your question.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Texas has offered JUCO CB Justin Martin of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M:

http://247sports.com/Player/Justin-Martin-59479

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/809011/justin-martin

[Bloeddyr10]

All unofficial visits require the prospect to pay their way, unless the unofficial visit is on a game day where only tickets are free. I believe each prospect is still given 4 tickets (including the prospect). Each school will have a certain location where recruits can pick up their identification and/or tickets, and then they'll head to a section designated for recruits and their families. A lot of them will be on the field or in the facilities before the game starts. Unofficial visits are unlimited to any campus, but you can't have in-person contact with anyone during a dead period. Let me know if I didn't answer your question.

Pretty much. Thank you!

Just to be completely sure: If a recruit wants free tickets and to be on the field he'll sit the other recruits. If he buy his own tickets and don't want to go down to the field, he can sit wherever he want?

[TFloss32]

Pretty much. Thank you!

Just to be completely sure: If a recruit wants free tickets and to be on the field he'll sit the other recruits. If he buy his own tickets and don't want to go down to the field, he can sit wherever he want?

If he buys a ticket on his own, he'll have to sit wherever that ticket is for.

Doubtful he gets on the field if he wasn't invited, unless he's some blue-chip recruit that shows up without anyone knowing.

[The Reckoning]

http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/5061870/Strong-Swoopes-Gameday-Chest-Beat-Telcoag.gif


texags, but still funny

[TFloss32]

LB Cameron Townsend has told 24/7 that he will be in Austin on Saturday.

[TFloss32]

http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/5061870/Strong-Swoopes-Gameday-Chest-Beat-Telcoag.gif


texags, but still funny

http://media1.giphy.com/media/10cuF5z6VYzqW4/200.gif

[Bloeddyr10]

According to 24/7, Texas has offered JUCO CB Justin Martin of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M:

http://247sports.com/Player/Justin-Martin-59479

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/809011/justin-martin

Bobby Burton says that is hasn't gone as far as to him getting an official offer, yet. Apparently there is some issues with him that might make him a 2016 recruit instead of a 2015.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods another site now saying that RB Daje Johnson is expected to play Saturday.

The did say, however, that it isn't a sure thing that he'll be a major part of the game plan.

[TFloss32]

TE Chris Clark of Avon, CT has been offered by Texas.

[TFloss32]

Per Rivals, WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL will be officially visiting Auburn this weekend.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIT9LE_eIFo

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Per 24/7, 2016 DE Erick Fowler of Manor will be at the Baylor game.

[leemajors]

http://insidetexas.com/bedford/


“Defending Baylor is like chasing rabbits,” defensive coordinator Vance Bedford said Wednesday.


“I haven’t seen anybody that can stop Baylor,” Bedford said. “Baylor only stops itself. We’re a 14-point underdog, but I’ll give you 21 points. I don’t know if I can even show up for the game or wave the white flag. You’re talking about not eating and sleeping figuring out how to defend these guys.”

[Sdchargersfan1322]

Hey spurstalk, I've been a longtime lurker on the forum and have decided to be more active in posting. I'm a member on 247, which is great for recruiting but has been bone dry with practice reports. I saw a recent post By IT saying there was some shakeup on the OL, anybody know what that shakeup was?

[leemajors]

Hey spurstalk, I've been a longtime lurker on the forum and have decided to be more active in posting. I'm a member on 247, which is great for recruiting but has been bone dry with practice reports. I saw a recent post By IT saying there was some shakeup on the OL, anybody know what that shakeup was?

post #3228 I believe

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying LB Jordan Hicks will be applying for a sixth year of eligibility.