2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently TCU commit ATH Darrion Flowers is the "mystery recruit" that 24/7 has been talking about since the summer. But given the lack of re-communication on his behalf, it remains unknown if Texas is still interested, per 24/7.

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrion-Flowers-38288

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas offered TCU commit LB Semaj Thomas during the summer, most expected him to stay because he was a VERY strong TCU commit. But now he wants to visit TCU, Texas and Oklahoma after his senior season, per 24/7.

“I talk to their (Texas) linebackers coach (Brian Jean-Mary). He tells me how Texas is a great program. The way they have their linebackers. They tell me I’m a pretty good fit about their program. I like that Charlie Strong is trying to clean up a lot of bad things happening at Texas. He’s trying to rebuild the program. Their linebackers are pretty good. They have a pretty good defense. Education wise it's pretty good.”

[TFloss32]

Visitors list for the Baylor game (from all sites):

2015 Commitments
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore
RB, Jordan Stevenson, Dallas South Oak Cliff
OL, Ronnie Major, Huntsville
OL, Connor Williams, Coppell
DT, Du'Vonta Lampkin, Cypress Falls
DE, Charles Omenihu, Rowlett
LB, Breckyn Hager, Austin Westlake
S, DeShon Elliott, Rockwall-Heath
S, Jamile Johnson, Dallas South Oak Cliff
ATH, Louis Brown, Burton

2015 Prospects
RB, Chris Warren III, Rockwall
OL, Tyler Moore, Galena Park North Shore
LB, Malik Jefferson, Mesquite Poteet
LB, Michael Scott, Irving Nimitz
LB, Cameron Townsend, Fort Bend Ridge Point
CB, Holton Hill, Houston Lamar
CB, Isaac Warren, Tyler John Tyler
ATH, JW Ketchum, Houston Lamar

2016 Prospects
QB, Logan Bonner, Rowlett
QB, Jalen Hurts, Channelview
RB, Sewo Olonilua, Kingwood
RB, Kyle Porter, Katy
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
WR, TJ Vasher, Wichita Falls Rider
TE, JC Chalk, Argyle
TE, Kaden Smith, Flower Mound Marcus
OL, Zach Shackelford, Belton
OL, Dixie Wooten III, Houston Lamar
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
DT, Chris Daniels, Euless Trinity
DT, Braylon Jones, Tyler John Tyler
DE, Mark Jackson, Cibolo Steele
LB, Jordan Carmouche, Manvel
LB, Erick Fowler, Manor
LB, La'Darius Hamilton, Corrigan-Camden
LB, Jeff McCulloch, Aldine Davis
CB, Grayland Arnold, Kountze
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco
S, Bryan Henderson, Mesquite
S, Deontay Anderson, Manvel
ATH, Maciah Long, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, Jeremy Smith, Fort Bend Marshall

[TFloss32]

S DeShon Elliott has told 24/7 he has decided not to visit other schools and his only official will be to UT.

[TFloss32]

2016 WR Reggie Hemphill of Manvel has re-committed to Texas.

[TFloss32]

From Inside Texas, 2016 LB Jeff McCulloch of Aldine Davis has been offered by UT.

[DMX7]

2016 WR Reggie Hemphill of Manvel has re-committed to Texas.

What's his story? Did he commit elsewhere before re-committing to us?

[benefactor]

What's his story? Did he commit elsewhere before re-committing to us?
I think he was a casualty of the regime change iirc.

[Sdchargersfan1322]

What's his story? Did he commit elsewhere before re-committing to us?
Strong pulled his offer and he was later re-offered.

[TFloss32]

RB Daje Johnson sustained a hamstring injury today.

Not sure when he left the game exactly.

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John Burt

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[Bloeddyr10]

The commitment from Reggie Hemphill-Mapps, made me go back and look at Collin Johnson. His mid-season highlights are pretty good for a guy coming from an option-offense.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2018955/highlights/180255379#

[DMX7]

John Burt

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I don't wan to know what that means, but he would be an idiot to watch our game and not think he could be a star on our offense on day one.

[TFloss32]

Quote from QB Bryce Petty on the Texas defense:

"I'll have to be honest with you, my head is still spinning trying to think about it. They threw so many looks at us, coverage-wise…I couldn't tell you what they did on consecutive plays. It's good for us and I really think defenses are going to do that, they are going to throw things at us that we haven't seen before and we have got to get through it. I've got to get better because I can't have games like that, I don't want games like that. I feel like I'm the best in the country, so if you are going to be the best in the country, you've got to be able to decipher that kind of stuff and still be able to hit things. There was a lot of miscommunication out there, but at the end of the day, the ball is on my hands and I've got to put it out there."

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Texas opens up as a 14.5 point underdog for the Oklahoma game.

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[TheMex]

I don't wan to know what that means, but he would be an idiot to watch our game and not think he could be a star on our offense on day one.
I thought the complete opposite, he must look at our offense and think, "how in the world can I be a star in that horrible offense."

[rjv]

Texas opens up as a 14.5 point underdog for the Oklahoma game.

i think the sooners will cover on this one.

[TFloss32]

This guy covers Florida football...

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[TFloss32]

Week 7 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/7

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings after Week 6:

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

[TFloss32]

Update on WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL after his official visit to Auburn (24/7):

"I'm still committed (to Texas) at this point," Burt said.

"Maybe something (could change my commitment), but I'm not sure right now," he said.

"Is it a concern about Texas? A little bit, but it's not unexpected. They have a new coaching staff and you can't expect a team that's going through all of this to perform like they should be. Do I think they will bounce back? Yes. How much time that will take, I'm not sure."

[TFloss32]

2016 WR Reggie Hemphill of Manvel talks about his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“Texas was just where my heart was at,” Hemphill-Mapps told Horns247 on Sunday.

“When I opened up my recruitment it was basically just me seeing how fast things stuff can change at the college level,” Hemphill-Mapps said. “I was taking my time to like really go about what I wanted and what I need from different schools."

“Recommitting was like: This is the place for me. This is what I need to be doing. This is where I need to go.”

“The fans, it’s crazy,” Hemphill-Mapps said. “People coming up to me when I was at the concession stands, they knew who I was. That’s crazy.”

“After the game Coach K said, ‘When you get here, be ready to play.’”

“It’s nice knowing that I’ll get to play right away,” Hemphill-Mapps said. “I got to do what I got to do in high school because I’m graduating early.”

“It’s much more of a pro-style mix right now,” Hemphill-Mapps said. “You know, it’s a good balance between run and pass. I think they hadn’t really opened up the playbook that much because it’s all kind of the same play.”

“I’ll mess with them (Manvel teammates) about it. I won’t push them, I’ll just mess with them, be like ‘we’d be good together at UT,’” he said. “(It) would be great. Keep that friendship going.”

[TFloss32]

More from WR JF Thomas of Dallas South Oak Cliff (24/7):

“I was feeling good about it. I was waiting on them (Texas) to offer me, to be honest, and they finally did it,” Thomas said. “TCU is good, but Texas is on the next level. That is the next big step. But TCU is where I want to be and I’m going to go ahead and stick with them.”

“She (Thomas' mother) just wants to see me up there. TCU is about 25 minutes, 30 minutes from home,” he said. “The new offense is good. We run the same thing here. I’m just going in with different routes, but mainly the same thing with same formations.”

“The head coach. He’s really cool. He’s telling me come on over there, that’s what he wants me to do,” he said. “I’m going to be at Texas’ next game. Their next home game. Austin isn’t too far from home.”

[TFloss32]

RB Jordan Stevenson discusses the latest with his recruitment (24/7):

“Wisconsin is a very beautiful place. It was a great opportunity to really go see what life is really about outside of Texas because I really don’t get that opportunity very often,” Stevenson said. “I’m still solidly committed to Texas.”

“It also let me really take the time out to evaluate different options just in case because you’ve always got to have plans ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ in case things don’t go as planned. Besides that I really enjoyed myself, I can say that. Just an honest opinion.”

“Coach Strong is a really good guy. We have a brief relationship that we have been working on for the past few months since he first stepped foot on the Texas campus. I feel like he’s a very intellectual guy when it comes to what he wants to get done."

“The plans he has for the freshmen that he has for the class that is coming in for the class of 2015, everything he is reconstructing right now is a big deal for the years ahead. The academic plan that he loves for his athletes to be on for everyone to get their degree within three years. I think he has a great warehouse that he’s still working on and also building on to go into the next football season for us.”

“Academic wise I feel like that’s a better step, the support system, because that’s always been my main struggle that might set me back a little bit, but knowing that I have those certain resources that will keep me on track and keep me focused.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, RB Chris Warren III did not make it to the Baylor game on Saturday.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2016 OL Greg Little of Allen will be at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday for Texas vs. OU.

He mentioned he has not heard from the Texas staff since committing to A&M.

[TFloss32]

2016 LB Jeff McCulloch of Aldine Davis discusses receiving his offer from Texas on Saturday (24/7):

"I was happy that my dream school offered," McCulloch told Horns247.

"My parents won't let me (make a quick decision). But Oklahoma and UT are very high up right now along with a few other schools," he said.

"Texas played a great defensive game. I feel it will only only get better," he said.

[TFloss32]

Mack Brown contacted by SMU:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/10/report-former-texas-coach-mack-brown-contacted-by-smu-representatives.html/

[TFloss32]

This guy covers Florida football...

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Florida back-up QB Treon Harris, who helped guide the comeback over Tennessee, has been accused of sexual assault and is now suspended:

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gators/gators-qb-treon-harris-suspended-involved-in-legal-investigation/2200902

[TFloss32]

Has to be a recruiting first...

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[rjv]

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they were all over knight's jock because of one bowl game. i've always thought he was overrated.

[benefactor]

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As bad as he gave it to Texas the past two seasons, I really feel bad for the kid. Shitty way to end your career.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, JUCO OT Brandon Hodges of East Mississippi CC will visit UT on November 8th.

[pgardn]

Quote from QB Bryce Petty on the Texas defense:

"I'll have to be honest with you, my head is still spinning trying to think about it. They threw so many looks at us, coverage-wise…I couldn't tell you what they did on consecutive plays. It's good for us and I really think defenses are going to do that, they are going to throw things at us that we haven't seen before and we have got to get through it. I've got to get better because I can't have games like that, I don't want games like that. I feel like I'm the best in the country, so if you are going to be the best in the country, you've got to be able to decipher that kind of stuff and still be able to hit things. There was a lot of miscommunication out there, but at the end of the day, the ball is on my hands and I've got to put it out there."

Its not all on him, his receivers dropped some balls, one an early touch down.

[ColinB]

You really can't blame Burt. His latest comments are pretty damn honest. If I were him, I wouldn't want to play in this offense either.

[TFloss32]

You really can't blame Burt. His latest comments are pretty damn honest. If I were him, I wouldn't want to play in this offense either.

His parents supposedly went with him on that visit, so hard to pass it off as a kid simply having fun.

[pgardn]

Mack Brown contacted by SMU:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/10/report-former-texas-coach-mack-brown-contacted-by-smu-representatives.html/

Dont relish the thought of recruiting against, Sumlin, Briles, and Brown.

Not to mention Stoopes, Patterson, ...

Get him to another State.

[TFloss32]

I do not know who reported originally, but Taylor Doyle will be getting the start at center instead of Jake Raulerson.

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[Bloeddyr10]

2016 4-star Derrick Brown of Lanier (Ga.) has been offered, per Rivals.

http://247sports.com/Player/Derrick-Brown-36984

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2213642/derrick-brown

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas has offered Penn State commit 2015 4-star DT Adam McLean of Quince Orchard (MD.), per his Twitter.

[TFloss32]

Update on CB Holton Hill of Houston Lamar (24/7):

“The season has been going pretty good. I was fortunate enough to catch my fourth pick last game so with that I’m hoping to keep it going. I scored my second touchdown of the season today,” Hill said following Lamar’s win last Thursday night over Chavez.

“They’ve (Texas) been coming at me really hard. I would just like to see them keep it rolling more and get a little bit more momentum,” he said. “I talk to all of (the coaches). From the head coach down to the running backs coach, I try to keep a good relationship with all of them.”

“John (Bonney) says that he’s having a good time. He actually started the season off, but he’s redshirting,” he said.

“That’s been one of my favorite teams since I was little so I always want to see Texas win,” Hill said.

“I’m probably going to take my official to Florida State when they play Florida,” Hil said. “That’s the only one for sure.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO DE Quincy Vasser of Navarro College (committed to Georgia) will officially visit Texas in November.

He's currently looking at the Thanksgiving game with TCU.

[Kermit]

Texas has offered Penn State commit 2015 4-star DT Adam McLean of Quince Orchard (MD.), per his Twitter.

Hopefully the rhythmic slapping of our defense, as it pounds Oklahoma like water hitting the floor of a shower, can convince him to come here.

[TFloss32]

Georgia RB Todd Gurley suspended indefinitely:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11671378/todd-gurley-georgia-bulldogs-suspended-indefinitely

[BlueTiger]

Wish we could play BYU now....

[rjv]

no OU-UT thread this year. i guess everyone is just counting this as a loss for the horns?

[rjv]

oh wait! i just saw it. never mind then.

[TFloss32]

RB Daje Johnson did not travel with the team to Dallas.

[benefactor]

HUGE (and almost unbelievable) news. Just fantastic all the way around. Mack and Harsin aren't f***ing around on this one. Harsin called Wallace tonight and wants him in Austin by this weekend. He's set to visit Indiana tomorrow and then he'll make his way to Baylor shortly after that. It's looking like Saturday could be his official visit to Texas, but he and Harsin will discuss plans in more detail tomorrow. All you need to know is he's been waiting on this call and he's said UT has "moved straight to the top" of his list. The Horns may have their JUCO QB in less than a week. This news tells us a few things:

1.) Mack wants to win NOW
2.) McCoy is most likely gone
3.) Brewer and Overstreet will get their much needed redshirts

For those that don't remember, Wallace is the JUCO teammate of DT Brandon Moore so he already has a connection with UT. Both guys helped East Mississippi CC to the NJCAA national title this season. Wallace set NJCAA single season records for total offense (4,810 yards), passing yards (4,604 yards) and most TDs thrown (53). He's also had four games of at least seven TDs.

Quick quotes from QB Bo Wallace along with some film:

"He (Harsin) talked to my coaches last week I think. He said they were trying to see how Case (McCoy) and (David) Ash played in the bowl game," Wallace said. "McCoy didn't really play. He said when we talked that he wanted to get a gauge on my interest and everything that's going on."

"The whole situation, being Texas, they go straight to the top. If I'm coming on a visit, I'm really excited about it."

"I'm just a competitor. Going back to high school, I've been lucky enough to win a lot of games," Wallace said. "I consider myself a winner. We had good stats this year but it wasn't' about the numbers. It was about winning games and winning a championship, and that's what I plan to do wherever I go."

"It's Texas. It's one of the biggest programs in college football," Wallace said. "Growing up, watching Colt, VY (Vince Young), even back to Simms, I've always watched Texas when they're on TV. I like their whole program."


Well, more bad news. QB Bo Wallace is not visiting Texas this weekend. Sounds like things were called off because UT wants to move forward with the QBs they have in place. I don't really understand the move at all because UT needs depth, but there are some rumors out there that McCoy decided against transferring in the past day or two. Sucks how quickly positive developments can change.

:lol...thanks again, Mack.

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[TFloss32]

From TE Will Gragg on his official visit to Arkansas this weekend...

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[TFloss32]

:lol...thanks again, Mack.

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Dang, you dug deep in the vault for that one.

Hate reading old stuff I wrote years ago...:lol

[benefactor]

Dang, you dug deep in the vault for that one.

Hate reading old stuff I wrote years ago...:lol
Been talking about it all week with other Texas fans. Now I've been drinking and it wound is only deeper. Fucking hell.

[TFloss32]

Been talking about it all week with other Texas fans. Now I've been drinking and it wound is only deeper. Fucking hell.

Guy was in facking Waco that week and we told him, "nah, we're good." :lol

[TFloss32]

2016 WR Tyrie Cleveland of Spring Westfield has committed to A&M.

[benefactor]

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[pgardn]

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:lol

Ok. This is good.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Ryan Newsome said his official visit to Texas is now "pending."

He doesn't know if he will take an official to UT and will decide in a few weeks. He's been to Ole Miss and has Tennessee and OU scheduled.

[Vito Corleone]

Too bad considering Texas is actually starting to develop their passing game now and we will have Swoops for 2 more years and behind him we have Heard and the kid from New Mexico. Our passing game is going to be in good hands for the next 5 seasons.

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I was hoping somebody would put this on social media...

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[benefactor]

^:lol

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Texas DE/OLB target Bo Wallace.

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[TFloss32]

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Texas DE/OLB target Bo Wallace.

Sucks.

[Bloeddyr10]

A quick quote from JUCO OT target Martinas Rankin of Mississippi Gulf Community College, per 24/7.

"Me and a couple of my teammates have been talking about possibly going out for an official visit", Rankin told Horns247.

Those teammates includes Auburn commit ATH Jason Smith (ranked as the 12th best player in JUCO) and A&M commit S Justin Evans who had a brief connection with the Texas staff back in August.

It is worth noting, that Rankin said in an interview with one of the Mississippi schools, that he, basically, was zoomed in on three schools, Miss. State, Ole Miss and Oklahoma. He calls them his favorites.

[TFloss32]

2016 S Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches...

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[TFloss32]

K-State game next week will start at 11 a.m.

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 8 television schedule. Tuesday game this week:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/8

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Heard a rumor that Joe Burgeron got kicked off of his new team.

[TFloss32]

Heard a rumor that Joe Burgeron got kicked off of his new team.

Saw a bunch of rumors about him too. I'll post if I see anything concrete.

[TFloss32]

Last week's meltdown thread. I can't remember to post these, so my bad:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/10/7/6917497/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-six

[Bloeddyr10]

Penn State DT Adam McLean. He has already spend one official visit at Penn State.
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[Bloeddyr10]

Pretty solid mid-season stats from DT commit Du'Vonta Lampkin.
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[TFloss32]

Texas A&M-Commerce has suspended RB Joe Bergeron:

http://ketr.org/post/bergeron-suspended-unspecified-violation-policy

[TFloss32]

If anyone missed Coach Strong chewing out S Adrian Colbert:

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi.imgur.com%2fjvKRWzg.gif&t=1413239592&sig=NAP.sd1G7cfAsPFCkOzoaQ--~B

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying TE Will Gragg of Dumas, AR is all set for his official visit to Texas this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Meltdown time! UT and A&M featured this week:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/10/14/6973705/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-seven

[Bloeddyr10]

A few quotes from Auburn commit ATH Jason Smith, from 24/7.

"They told me I could play quarterback, and if that spot doesn't work, they have receivers leaving so they'll give me a shot there," Smith told Justin Hokanson of 247Sports. "I'm thinking I may visit this fall for a game."

"I know Coach Strong coached one of my favorite quarterbacks in Teddy Bridgewater and I'm as mobile as him. That's a factor in why I'm interested in Texas," Smith said.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/386139/jason-smith

http://247sports.com/Player/Jason-Smith-16569

It is worth mentioning, that coach Koenning recruited Smith out of high school, when Koenning was at Mississippi State.

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http://247sports.com/Player/Tim-Irvin-14196
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/492027/highlights/110367378

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http://247sports.com/Player/Tim-Irvin-14196
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/492027/highlights/110367378

He's mean and he was offered at DB, per 24/7.

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Florida recruiting day...

Per 24/7, Texas has also offered CB Ronnie Hoggins of Pompano Beach, FL and CB Sheldrick Redwine of Miami, FL.

http://247sports.com/Player/Ronnie-Hoggins-34384

http://247sports.com/Player/Sheldrick-Redwine-41472

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, S Carlton Davis of Miami, FL (committed to Ohio State) has been offered by UT:

http://247sports.com/Player/Carlton-Davis-36452

[Bloeddyr10]

I saw these updates while I was out and wanted to post, that Miami commit S Jaquan Johnson probably would be next in line for an offer. But according to 24/7, he has received one as well. Alongside two other DB's. That makes it 7 for today.

Shawn Burgess-Becker, Monarch HS (FL.), 8th ranked ATH in the country and currently committed to Alabama.
http://247sports.com/Player/Shawn-Burgess-Becker-29816

Jaquan Johnson, Killian HS (FL.), 9th ranked S and currently committed to Miami.
http://247sports.com/Player/Jaquan-Johnson-20896

Davante Davis, Booker T. Washington HS (FL.), 26th ranked CB and currently not committed.
http://247sports.com/Player/Davante-Davis-29287

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TCU QB Trevone Boykin potentially out for the season with wrist surgery:

http://www.frogsowar.com/2014/10/14/6976009/breaking-news-tcu-trevone-boykin-out-4-6-weeks-with-wrist-injury

[Bloeddyr10]

Florida recruiting day...

Per 24/7, Texas has also offered CB Ronnie Hoggins of Pompano Beach
http://247sports.com/Player/Ronnie-Hoggins-34384



Apparently, this guy has 13 picks through 5 games as a senior. I hope that is a typo, because that's unreal!

[texbound]

Apparently, this guy has 13 picks through 5 games as a senior. I hope that is a typo, because that's unreal!

That is apparently a real stat. Hopefully Strong and Co. can get him. Been a long time since we had a ball hawk in the secondary (Earl Thomas).

[TFloss32]

TCU QB Trevone Boykin potentially out for the season with wrist surgery:

http://www.frogsowar.com/2014/10/14/6976009/breaking-news-tcu-trevone-boykin-out-4-6-weeks-with-wrist-injury

Turns out this story was false:

http://www.frogsowar.com/2014/10/14/6976009/breaking-news-tcu-trevone-boykin-out-4-6-weeks-with-wrist-injury

[Bloeddyr10]

That is apparently a real stat. Hopefully Strong and Co. can get him. Been a long time since we had a ball hawk in the secondary (Earl Thomas).

There has already been made two Crystal Ball projections in favor of Texas with Hoggins. 7 for Wisconsin and 2 for Texas. One of the Texas CB's are made by a Wisconsin mod, who switched his projection from Wisconsin. Interesting!

[Hook Em 88]

@ NBrossette: I will be taking an Official Visit to the University of Texas just to let everyone know!! ����

Big time LSU RB commit Nick Brossette.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, CB Ronnie Hoggins of Pompano Beach, FL will be calling the UT coaches as early as tomorrow to set up an official visit.

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@ NBrossette: I will be taking an Official Visit to the University of Texas just to let everyone know!! ����

Big time LSU RB commit Nick Brossette.

And RB Derrius Guice of Baton Rouge, LA has de-committed from LSU.

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And RB Derrius Guice of Baton Rouge, LA has de-committed from LSU.

From what I can find, his final four were LSU, Alabama, Texas and Tulane. I would think that list might have changed, but 247 doesn't show any offers from major programs aside from those three — no Mississippi schools and no Arkansas, which are the three that immediately came to mind for me. Interest from Georgia and Wisconsin but no offer.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

From what I can find, his final four were LSU, Alabama, Texas and Tulane. I would think that list might have changed, but 247 doesn't show any offers from major programs aside from those three — no Mississippi schools and no Arkansas, which are the three that immediately came to mind for me. Interest from Georgia and Wisconsin but no offer.

I was hearing a while back that his grades were poor and that's the reason that he doesn't have many offers.

[Bloeddyr10]

A good article by Max Olson from ESPN about the "new" Texas defense.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/90951/despite-losses-texas-d-becoming-dominant

This year’s group has given up nearly 700 fewer yards and cut its yardage rate down a full 1.3 yards per play. The Longhorns rank No. 3 nationally in pass defense, No. 4 in yards per play, No. 2 in QBR defense and No. 3 in sack rate. And they’ve done it against a far tougher schedule.

[TFloss32]

S Jason Hall will miss the Iowa State game due to a minor knee injury.

[TFloss32]

And RB Derrius Guice of Baton Rouge, LA has de-committed from LSU.

Per Rivals, Guice clarified this morning he is still committed to LSU but will take official visits.

[Bloeddyr10]

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[ThePop]

Vance Bedford video-bombs an orangebloods segment
http://vimeo.com/109054276

[ColinB]

Always love a Bedford interview.

[TFloss32]

Cool video of all the fan support at the end of RRR:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7yPZbnLVk4#t=115

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying LB Steve Edmond also has a knee injury and could miss three weeks.

[benefactor]

Son of a bitch.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying LB Steve Edmond also has a knee injury and could miss three weeks.

OrangeBloods confirmed he has not been practicing this week.

[TFloss32]

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[ThePop]

Texas vs LSU
2019 in Austin
2020 in BR
http://texas.scout.com/story/1469500-texas-and-lsu-to-face-off-in-2019-and-2020?s=110

[Darth_Pelican]

:tu look forward to the home & home series. I'm gonna have to make the road trip to Austin.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying TE Will Gragg of Dumas, AR will be re-scheduling his official visit to Texas at the request of the UT coaches.

He wasn't going to be able to bring his parents this weekend, so they asked him to come in at a later date closer to National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

Tosh.0 does a Lane Kiffin skit:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/outkick-the-coverage/tosh-o-lane-kiffin-skit-is-funniest-thing-you-will-see-all-season-101414

[TFloss32]

Per Scout, LB Anthony Wheeler of Dallas Skyline says Texas is once again tied with OU for his top team based on their performance last Saturday.

[playblair]

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[Bloeddyr10]

2018 OT Will Lawrence of Hardin Academy of Memphis (TN.). He started at LT as a freshman.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3052412/highlights/160906375

http://247sports.com/Player/Will-Lawrence-32949

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[Bloeddyr10]

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24/7 spoke with Burt following this, he states it's untrue. Burt said "at some point possibly" when asked about a potential official visit to Texas.

[pgardn]

Vance Bedford video-bombs an orangebloods segment
http://vimeo.com/109054276

Sammy Davis Jr...

If that underbite continues to develop like his D.

[Blake]

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http://247sports.com/Player/Tim-Irvin-14196
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/492027/highlights/110367378

I like the mug shot in the tweet. Seems more suited for Mack than Charlie

[Needs More Bourbon]

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http://247sports.com/Player/Calvin-Brewton-23196

[Bloeddyr10]

WR John Burt has told Jason Higdon of Scout, that he will be in Austin this weekend.

[Bloeddyr10]

Another offer to a Florida DB. USF commit S Khalid McGee of Northwestern (FL.) has been offered per 24/7. This is the second Northwestern player that Strong has offered in this cycle, Georgia commit CB DeAndre Baker is the other.

http://247sports.com/Player/Khalid-McGee-29323

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1664853/khalid-mcgee-5

[TFloss32]

I like the mug shot in the tweet. Seems more suited for Mack than Charlie

I have been wondering if that's a legit mugshot.

[TFloss32]

A&M's 24/7 site said he should also be officially visiting Oregon...

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[Clipper Nation]

A&M's 24/7 site said he should also be officially visiting Oregon...

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:lol Aggy
:lol What happened to all det swag?
:lol Recruits getting the fuck out of Crap Station

[TFloss32]

Updated attendees list for the Iowa State game (from all sites):

2015
QB, Matthew Merrick, Irving Cistercian Prep
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore
RB, Chris Warren III, Rockwall
WR, John Burt, Lincoln (Tallahassee, FL)
WR, Sam Mays, Houston Kinkaid School
OL, Tyler Moore, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, Louis Brown, Burton

2016
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
DE, Mark Jackson, Cibolo Steele
LB, Jeff McCulloch, Aldine Davis
S, Brandon Jones, Nacogdoches
S, Eric Monroe, Galena Park North Shore

[TFloss32]

Basketball stuff, but had to post:

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[TFloss32]

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[benefactor]

:lol...looks like Popovich's long lost brother.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying LB Steve Edmond re-joined the first team yesterday and it looks like he will play tonight after swelling in his knee has gone down.

[DMX7]

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:lol

[TFloss32]

Another offer to a Florida DB. USF commit S Khalid McGee of Northwestern (FL.) has been offered per 24/7. This is the second Northwestern player that Strong has offered in this cycle, Georgia commit CB DeAndre Baker is the other.

http://247sports.com/Player/Khalid-McGee-29323

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1664853/khalid-mcgee-5

That first hit is incredible. Poor kid looks like he's out cold.

[benefactor]

Inside Texas saying LB Steve Edmond re-joined the first team yesterday and it looks like he will play tonight after swelling in his knee has gone down.
Awesome news.:tu

[TFloss32]

Charles O getting after it...

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[TFloss32]

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[Bloeddyr10]

Charles O getting after it...

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Has a recruit ever got so many retweets and favorites on a single tweet without committing?

[benefactor]

Missing Edmond badly. Santos looks terrible.

[leemajors]

they are just getting shredded by ISU :lol

[The Reckoning]

yeah once again shitty clock management by the coaches.

[The Reckoning]

lol they still had a timeout they could have ran it to the middle of the field

[DMX7]

lol they still had a timeout they could have ran it to the middle of the field

I think they wanted to keep the extra seconds in case of a bad snap so they could re-kick if necessary.

[TFloss32]

Strong said in the press conference they call OL Camrhon Hughes "NCAA...No Contact At All".

Said the "boy don't block anybody, but I had to start him at tackle."

[TFloss32]

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[DMX7]

When is Malik expected to announce?

[The Reckoning]

oh man oh man. looks like a&m won't have the "recruiting championship" moniker anymore

[The Reckoning]

i do like how coach strong handled the press conference, saying that the defense needed that game so they wouldn't be so cocky.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Strong said in the press conference they call OL Camrhon Hughes "NCAA...No Contact At All".

Said the "boy don't block anybody, but I had to start him at tackle."

Did he say why? Where was James?

Also, we missed Edmond and Hall a lot.

[ThePop]

Strong said in the press conference they call OL Camrhon Hughes "NCAA...No Contact At All".

Said the "boy don't block anybody, but I had to start him at tackle."

What the fuck does this mean? He's admitting that Hughes sucks but he played him anyways?

[Kermit]

Did he say why? Where was James?

Also, we missed Edmond and Hall a lot.

Edmond played. Or am I taking crazy pills?

[benefactor]

Edmond played. Or am I taking crazy pills?
He wasn't starting. He played some in the second half.

[DMX7]

i do like how coach strong handled the press conference, saying that the defense needed that game so they wouldn't be so cocky.

I don't have a problem with it.

[DMX7]

If Muschamp is fired at Florida, will we be able to raid his 2015 recruiting class considering Strong's Florida connections?

[Bloeddyr10]

If Muschamp is fired at Florida, will we be able to raid his 2015 recruiting class considering Strong's Florida connections?

I wouldn't count on it. Only three of the players currently committed to Florida, has been linked with Texas. ATH/WR Derrick Dillon has been to Austin and early in the process, he was pretty high on Texas. He was never offered. OT George Brown Jr. was one of the first OL offers by the new staff. He said he would visit Austin in the spring, but that didn't happen. He seems locked in on playing in the Southeast. ATH/LB Adonis Thomas was a player that Strong aggressively recruited at Louisville, but when Strong got to Texas, he was re-offered, but nothing ever happened.

[Sisk]

Charles O getting after it...

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Didn't Iowa State put up 40+ in Austin yesterday?

[DMX7]

Didn't Iowa State put up 40+ in Austin yesterday?

That tweet was made at 4:11 PM, before the UT game. But yes, Texas D was not good last night. Injuries are in part to blame for it though (e.g., Hall and Edmonds). It had been good for most of the season though.

On a brighter note:

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[Kermit]

Didn't Iowa State put up 40+ in Austin yesterday?

Yeah, but the Horns scored more. How many did Aggy score?

[Sisk]

That tweet was made at 4:11 PM, before the UT game. But yes, Texas D was not good last night. Injuries are in part to blame for it though (e.g., Hall and Edmonds). It had been good for most of the season though.

On a brighter note:

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:lol

Well played. Can't even attempt to talk shit after that performance.

[TFloss32]

What the fuck does this mean? He's admitting that Hughes sucks but he played him anyways?

He was saying Hughes was basically his only option at tackle with James out.

[TFloss32]

When is Malik expected to announce?

He and ATH DeAndre McNeal are supposed to announce about a week before Christmas.

[Hook Em 88]

@ SportsCenter: Comeback complete! Colt McCoy replaces Kirk Cousins, leads GW drive. WSH beats TEN, 19-17.
McCoy: 11-12, 128 Yds, TD http://t.co/6PIBgT1b5I

[TFloss32]

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[Bloeddyr10]

Strong said in the press conference they call OL Camrhon Hughes "NCAA...No Contact At All".

Said the "boy don't block anybody, but I had to start him at tackle."

Jeff Howe of 24/7 says, that he has been told some personal issues came up for Darius James. It was all cleared with the staff and he is NOT in the doghouse. The original plan was for Hughes to start one or two series, and then swap James in, but the staff liked what they saw from Hughes. Howe is also hearing that both James and Hughes could start at OT next week against K-State.

[TFloss32]

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LB Cameron Townsend is committing on October 26th, so he's a solid guess.

[Phillip]

Didn't Iowa State put up 40+ in Austin yesterday?


Yeah, but the Horns scored more. How many did Aggy score?

:lmao

[TFloss32]

Quotes from 2016 S Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches after his visit to UT this weekend (24/7):

"I love it, man," Jones said. "It was awesome!"

"Just the atmosphere on game day. The people in the community, the coaching staff, and the football team of course was great," Jones said.

"They told me they need me up there and they already have my jersey reserved for if I come and stuff," Jones said. "I was like 'hey, pad me up.'"

[TFloss32]

Update on WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL (24/7):

“It kind of just worked out that way,” Burt told Horns247. “I didn’t know that I was taking the trip until after my game on Thursday. (My parents) just happened to get some plane tickets out here at a pretty good price.”

“We were (trying to get to Austin),” Burt said. “It just worked out this time.”

“(They were) saying pretty much the same stuff they’ve always been telling me,” Burt said. “That they really want me, and they have a need for me, but they say they don’t want to pressure me or anything, and they do a pretty good job of that, which is always good.”

“He (Tyrone Swoopes) has really improved since his first start,” Burt said. “He’s getting better. He’s throwing for more yards and a lot more passes."

“They’re (Auburn and Texas) pretty similar in every aspect at this point,” Burt said. “I feel like they both have pretty much the same things to offer. That’s kind of where I’m having some thoughts.”

“I couldn’t say (anything about my commitment),” Burt said. “I’m not really sure. They’re kind of moving around.”

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 9 television schedule. Another Tuesday game this week:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/9

[leemajors]

Updated rankings:

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

Damn Aggie still got one vote

[TFloss32]

Strong mentioned this morning in his press conference that utilizing the zone read with Swoopes the past two weeks has been all Coach Wickline.

[Phillip]

Strong mentioned this morning in his press conference that utilizing the zone read with Swoopes the past two weeks has been all Coach Wickline.

Cool, they need to utilize it a little bit more IMO. Which I'm sure they will as Swoopes continues his growth.

[TFloss32]

Cool, they need to utilize it a little bit more IMO. Which I'm sure they will as Swoopes continues his growth.

Swoopes is somewhat of a plodder as a runner, but he's good enough to run that look.

[Phillip]

Swoopes is somewhat of a plodder as a runner, but he's good enough to run that look.

He's not supremely fast but hes not quite as slow as people may have begun to think, simply because he is so big. He looks slower than he actually is IMO.

[benefactor]

I think Swoopes biggest problem with the zone read in previous games was decisiveness. His reads and reactions were much quicker against Iowa St.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I don't know what else Burt needs to see. He's going to be a blocker first and foremost at Auburn, whereas he can be THE GUY at Texas. It's not often you see a skill player who doesn't want to touch the ball.

[TFloss32]

I think Swoopes biggest problem with the zone read in previous games was decisiveness. His reads and reactions were much quicker against Iowa St.

That's where I'm at as well.

He wasn't as assertive or decisive at first and it made him look really slow.

[TFloss32]

I don't know what else Burt needs to see. He's going to be a blocker first and foremost at Auburn, whereas he can be THE GUY at Texas. It's not often you see a skill player who doesn't want to touch the ball.

Maybe it's a family thing behind the scenes and he's torn.

If he needs to see something on the field, John Harris may be a 1,000 yard receiver this year as unbelievable as that sounds.

[TFloss32]

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[Blake]

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If only VY had Colt's work ethic

[ThePop]

Jeff Howe of 24/7 says, that he has been told some personal issues came up for Darius James. It was all cleared with the staff and he is NOT in the doghouse. The original plan was for Hughes to start one or two series, and then swap James in, but the staff liked what they saw from Hughes. Howe is also hearing that both James and Hughes could start at OT next week against K-State.

I'm down with Hutchins not starting.

[ThePop]

Maybe it's a family thing behind the scenes and he's torn.

Or you know....
http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1359734019_tumblr_ly6hv6BgSP1r72wi0o1_500.gif

[Needs More Bourbon]

Scout has a Kingsley Keke update.

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[the chronic]

Taylor Hamm from 247 Ag site -"The general consensus is both inside and outside that this team has no discipline on and off the field...."

Follows up by saying some negative things about Ags status with Daylon Mack, Kyler Murray, and Malik Jefferson after the train wreck last 3 games for them.

Kyler Murray, their top recruit, apparently went to Texas-OU as guest of OU then followed that up with official visit to OU for Kansas State game. Apparently he is planning on official to Oregon now. He and Daylon Mack and lynchpins to their recruiting classes so if they continue to look around will get interesting.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Hamm also just switched his crystal ball pick for Kris Boyd from Texas to Baylor. That's currently the only Baylor pick.

And there are three picks today for Malik to Texas (two by Bama writers and one by national writer JC Shurburtt).

[DMX7]

Strong mentioned this morning in his press conference that utilizing the zone read with Swoopes the past two weeks has been all Coach Wickline.

Wickline should be the only offensive coordinator.

[Vito Corleone]

Wickline should be the only offensive coordinator.

I hated the hire of Watson, but now I'm on board. His development of Swoops has been nothing short of incredible and I actually like the passing game. I get why we are making the passes we make but now I think we are starting to see the real passing game he has in mind for this offense. And to be honest, I love seeing the Texas QBs under center doing play action pass with a 5 to 7 step drops. That will go further in preparing our QBs for the NFL draft than tossing the ball 65 times a game like these spread offenses do.

I don't know how much influence Wickline has in the offense but I do know that the two are working well, the development is beyond what I would expect both in the oline and the QB.

I can't say enough about how well Swoops is throwing the ball, he is showing great touch on short passes and very good accuracy on deep passes.

[TFloss32]

Good piece on LB Malik Jefferson:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZHE8qztcl8

[Bloeddyr10]

Hamm also just switched his crystal ball pick for Kris Boyd from Texas to Baylor. That's currently the only Baylor pick.

And there are three picks today for Malik to Texas (two by Bama writers and one by national writer JC Shurburtt).

Regarding Hamm and Baylor, Hamm said that Boyd "gushed" about Baylor during an interview a few days ago. Also said, that he don't think Boyd is a Charlie Strong type of kid. Not that he is a bad kid at all, but the discipline that Strong requires is/could be a problem. He don't expect Boyd to end up at A&M with all that he has heard the last few days. Finished off by saying, that people shouldn't be surprised if Hamm changes his Crystal Ball again.

[TFloss32]

Scout reporting Texas has offered 2016 LB DeMarco Boyd of Gilmer (brother of Kris):

http://247sports.com/Player/Demarco-Boyd-53443

[TFloss32]

Nice write-up on Swoopes:

https://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/101263/texas-qb-swoopes-defying-all-expectations

[TFloss32]

Recent quote from QB Kai Locksley of Baltimore, MD (24/7):

“I haven’t officially come to that conclusion,” Locksley said of taking official visits. “I definitely brought it up to Coach Sanders and (area recruiter) Coach Sal (Sunseri) as well as my father. I may take an official to Texas, but I am not entirely sure of that yet."

[TFloss32]

Texas Monthly gets in on the A&M/Alabama postgame fun:

http://www.texasmonthly.com/daily-post/am-fans-went-through-five-stages-grief-saturday

[TFloss32]

Meltdown time! Doesn't get much better than A&M, Baylor and OU in one week:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/10/21/7014903/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-eight

[Blake]

Good piece on LB Malik Jefferson:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZHE8qztcl8

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/787811/thumbs/o-KEL-MITCHELL-GROWN-UP-facebook.jpg

[TFloss32]

http://i.huffpost.com/gen/787811/thumbs/o-KEL-MITCHELL-GROWN-UP-facebook.jpg

Nice.

I'm guessing Malik's future salary won't be anywhere close to that of a Good Burger employee.

[TFloss32]

Some Swoopes facts I came across:

-With 334 passing yards vs OU that was the most ever by a first time starter in UT/OU series history. Josh Heupel had the previous best with 311 in 1999

-With 384 yards of offense vs OU that was the most yards ever in UT/OU series history. Sam Bradford had the previous best in 2008

-Only 7 times in Texas history has a player posted at least 300 yards passing and 50 rushing yards in a game. Only Colt McCoy and Tyrone Swoopes have done it twice

-With 321 yards passing and 95 yards rushing vs Iowa St Swoopes became just the 3rd Longhorn ever to post at least 300/90 in a game

-Swoopes had at least 300 yards passing, and 50 rushing yards the last 2 games. 1st player in UT history with back to back 300/50 games (334/50 vs OU)

[TFloss32]

2016 LB DeMarco Boyd of Gilmer responds to his Texas offer (Inside Texas):

"My first offer is so special," said Boyd. "Just really excited. I've always liked Texas so this is great. I just need to keep working now."

"It's just a great feeling."

[playblair]

:nope
a&m now has the #2 2015 basketball recruiting class ......................

[Bloeddyr10]

:nope
a&m now has the #2 2015 basketball recruiting class ......................

Yeah, but Texas lean SG Kerwin Roach of North Shore is extremely close friends with 2016 5-star S Eric Monroe (also of North Shore). That's not too bad.

[ThePop]

:nope
a&m now has the #2 2015 basketball recruiting class ......................

The term $EC doesn't just apply to football.

[Bloeddyr10]

A name that HornsDigest brought up last night is Colorado commit DE T.J. Fehoko of Cottonwood (UT.). He has 59.5 sacks in his first three years of varsity football.

http://247sports.com/Player/TJ-Fehoko-27954

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1666683/highlights

[Blake]

A name that HornsDigest brought up last night is Colorado commit DE T.J. Fehoko of Cottonwood (UT.). He has 59.5 sacks in his first three years of varsity football.

http://247sports.com/Player/TJ-Fehoko-27954

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1666683/highlights

surely Tech will offer him very soon.

Breiden, VJ and Sam Fehoko all at Tech

[Sisk]

:nope
a&m now has the #2 2015 basketball recruiting class ......................

This whole year is weird.

[Needs More Bourbon]

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http://247sports.com/Player/Ronnie-Harrison-26841
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/404231/ronnie-harrison

[TFloss32]

For the Boyds...

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[TFloss32]

DT Bryce English of DeSoto has de-committed from UCLA.

[Bloeddyr10]

One of the funnier things I've read in a long time regarding Malik Jefferson. From Gigem247:


Guys, you are missing the point. We don't want him.

We were slow playing him. Few guys will actually do what he and his parents will do. I don't particularly agree with how we handled it, but it's part of the messy part of business.

They showed up. Don't want to put the HC in a position (particularly after a loss) to have to make a determination.

We probably eye balled him. He's slender. We don't need slender outside lb/s hybrids.

we need some barrell chested, bubble asses that can crack skulls

The same guy also wrote that Malik isn't even the best LB on his own team.

[The Reckoning]

bubble asses?

[benefactor]

:lol

[pgardn]

bubble asses?

Gotta look good in suspender farmer jeans at yell practice.

[ATX_Horn]

One of the funnier things I've read in a long time regarding Malik Jefferson. From Gigem247:



The same guy also wrote that Malik isn't even the best LB on his own team.

That has to be the most BS post that I've read in a loooong time. Brandon Marshall thinks that post was unacceptable. :lmao

The Aggies need all the defensive help they can get but now they don't want the top LB in the State??
http://i.imgur.com/etmrrWJ.gif

[TFloss32]

Article on Texas giving more money to their scholarship athletes:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/headlines/20141021-texas-athletic-director-with-new-rules-longhorns-will-pay-each-player-10000.ece

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO TE Raymond Epps of Arizona Western says he is looking into an official visit to Texas:

http://247sports.com/Player/Raymond-Epps-56658

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2778218/raymond-epps

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Has anyone else heard the rumor that former Texas commit Maea Teuhema may de-commit from LSU? Also that his older brother, who at one time was a 2014 Texas commit, is looking to transfer from LSU?

[Clipper Nation]

One of the funnier things I've read in a long time regarding Malik Jefferson. From Gigem247:



The same guy also wrote that Malik isn't even the best LB on his own team.
Same old "we didn't want him anyway" excuse from Aggy :lol

[Bloeddyr10]

Has anyone else heard the rumor that former Texas commit Maea Teuhema may de-commit from LSU? Also that his older brother, who at one time was a 2014 Texas commit, is looking to transfer from LSU?

He's been to a couple of Oklahoma (both K-State and RRR) games this year. I think a lot of it has to do with Sione's experience at LSU. A lot thought the flip to LSU for both brothers was due to Maea Teuhema wanted to go there. Jeff Howe said, that whatever Sione told Meae about his first year there, would have a HUGE impact on his recruitment.

Edited to clarify a few things.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 LB DeMarco Boyd from Inside Texas. He does NOT have an offer. An unidentified reporter told his brother, Kris, yesterday that he did indeed have an offer from Texas. Kris tells DeMarco about the offer and DeMarco starts to confirm the offer with other sites. Coach Strong has to put in a call last night to Gilmer's head coach to explain that a certain reporter jumped the gun.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying while their game status is still uncertain, RB Daje Johnson and S Jason Hall are practicing this week.

[Needs More Bourbon]

He's been to a couple of Oklahoma (both K-State and RRR) games this year. I think a lot of it has to do with Sione's experience at LSU. A lot thought the flip was due to Maea Teuhema wanted to go there. Jeff Howe said, that whatever Sione told Meae would have a HUGE impact on his recruitment.

Sione has been playing, so I'm not sure why he'd want to transfer.

[TFloss32]

Update on CB Ronnie Hoggins of Coconut Creek, FL (OrangeBloods):

"We plan to set it up a visit (to Texas) sometime in December," Hoggins said. "I don't have any other visits set up right now."

"Texas and TCU are Big 12 schools, the type of defense they play, they're playing teams that throw the ball a lot," Hoggins said. "And just the way they're recruiting me and the coaching staff at those schools. With Marshall, they've been there from the start, they're sticking with me."

"We've talked about the way they play defense, the way they produce DBs. They said I'd be a good fit in their defense," Hoggins said. "They've also talked about their roster. If I was to go there, what it would be like. If I go in and make my mark, I'd have a shot since they are losing two key DBs at the end of this year."

[Bloeddyr10]

One of the funnier things I've read in a long time regarding Malik Jefferson. From Gigem247:



The same guy also wrote that Malik isn't even the best LB on his own team.

I don't know if the A&M fans is trying to save a little bit of dignity, but now they claim that this was about Quart'e Sapp (a LB out of Georgia who drove all the way down to visit A&M but Sumlin didn't even talk to him during the visit). I don't know why it was written in a thread about Malik Jefferson.

[Bloeddyr10]

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[Bloeddyr10]

Hamm had an article about how he feels A&M is losing ground on Jefferson. He then commented this "Malik is recruiting Daylon to look around. Something to keep an eye on."

Hamm also said that Oklahoma is really making a push for Kyler Murray.

It could get really ugly for A&M.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2016 LB DeMarco Boyd officially has an offer now.

Hopefully the reporting is correct from everyone this time.

[Blake]

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What that tells me is that ut's defense has been on the field a lot more than normal

[BlueTiger]

What that tells me is that ut's defense has been on the field a lot more than normal

http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608001437684665458&pid=15.1&H=72&W=160

[TFloss32]

A few notes from 24/7...

-WR Ryan Newsome of Aledo has changed his tune a bit and is now saying he will definitely take an official visit to UT in January. If he goes through with all of the official visits he already has scheduled, Texas will be his fifth and final visit.

-Texas continues to keep in contact with LB Michael Scott of Irving Nimitz. He's mentioned UT wants him to come in as an ATH and see where he fits best, and he has no problem with that. He mentions a UT offer would be hard to turn down.

-S Carlton Davis of Miami, FL is another 305 DB saying he will likely take an official visit to Austin once his high school season ends. He is currently committed to Ohio State.

[TFloss32]

What that tells me is that ut's defense has been on the field a lot more than normal

I wish I still had the stat, but for at least the first month of the season, Texas' defense was in the Top 10 (possibly Top 5) for the amount of plays defended per game. Luckily the offense is improving.

[elbamba]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/11748528/oklahoma-state-cowboys-sue-texas-longhorns-joe-wickline-600000

OSU suing Wickline for $600,000.00 for breach of contract alleging that he is not calling plays for Texas. Basically by making a lateral move he triggered the liquidated damage clause in his contract.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

A&M has offered 2016 QB Shea Patterson of Shreveport, LA.

[TFloss32]

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[Bloeddyr10]

WR John Burt got his Under Armour All-American jersey today at a ceremony at his school. Here is a quote from ESPN.

"Really the only two programs I still have interest in are Auburn and Texas, and I’m trying to kind of decide if I want to stay committed to Texas or commit to Auburn,” Burt said. “It’s kind of hard to say which way I’m leaning. It kind of moves around a little bit. But really I’m just kind of flip-flopping and weighing out all of the options.”

"I might visit both schools; it all really just depends if I flip to Auburn,” Burt said. "Pretty much after I make this final decision, I’m pretty much going to be done after that. So it really all depends."

[TFloss32]

Full Iowa State game for those who don't have LHN:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udjJcq6cbaA&feature=youtu.be

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[Blake]

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They must have just realized Oregon is good

[DesignatedT]

Typical scheduling conflict. A&M realized they only have three conference games at home in year 2018 and asked Oregon to flip locations/years in '18/'19 to gain another home game for season ticket holders. Oregon declined so A&M dropped. A&M will add another top program to the schedule to take the place of Oregon in the coming days.

[Blake]

Typical scheduling conflict. A&M realized they only have three conference games at home in year 2018 and asked Oregon to flip locations/years in '18/'19 to gain another home game for season ticket holders. Oregon declined so A&M dropped. A&M will add another top program to the schedule to take the place of Oregon in the coming days.

Hey, that's a pretty good excuse to drop Oregon and replace them with a school like Lamar

[DesignatedT]

Hey, that's a pretty good excuse to drop Oregon and replace them with a school like Lamar

Yeah, that's what were doing. You nailed it. Tech education put to use.

[Kermit]

Typical scheduling conflict. A&M realized they only have three conference games at home in year 2018 and asked Oregon to flip locations/years in '18/'19 to gain another home game for season ticket holders. Oregon declined so A&M dropped. A&M will add another top program to the schedule to take the place of Oregon in the coming days.

Is that long-form for "we're pussies"?

[Needs More Bourbon]

Typical scheduling conflict. A&M realized they only have three conference games at home in year 2018 and asked Oregon to flip locations/years in '18/'19 to gain another home game for season ticket holders. Oregon declined so A&M dropped. A&M will add another top program to the schedule to take the place of Oregon in the coming days.

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[Blake]

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lol "storied venues"

I was hoping for storied programs so i could lol harder

[pgardn]

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Army/Navy of the South...

A veritable battle of the ages, for a couple of years.

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[TFloss32]

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Step in the right direction.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, LB Cameron Townsend will make his announcement at 2 p.m. Sunday at his house.

OU or Texas.

[TFloss32]

Some Friday notes from 24/7...

-Texas is starting to put the "full court press" on JUCO OL Martinas Rankin of Mississippi Gulf Coast CC. He is in contact with several coaches including Strong, Wickline and Koenning. Rankin has said he will likely officially visit Texas before making a decision.

-CB Kendall Sheffield of Fort Bend Marshall may be coming around when it comes to Texas. Word is he has decided to visit UT before committing in January and wants to give Coach Strong an opportunity to make his pitch. No news on whether he would visit unofficially or officially.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The basketball program just picked up a commitment from Kerwin Roach of North Shore High School. Supposedly he is best friends with 2016 Safety prospect Eric Monroe of North shore High School also. Pretty sure this has a significant impact on Eric Monroe's decision.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/196024/eric-monroe
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2616575/eric-monroe