2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

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24/7 confirmed today that WR Gilbert Johnson of Miami, FL does have a Texas offer after officially visiting last weekend:

http://247sports.com/Player/Gilbert-Johnson-21068

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3497498/highlights/124986376

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Update on TE Devonaire Clarington of Miami, FL after his official visit to UT (24/7):

"[Texas] stands the same and I can't really pull the trigger," Clarington said. "They need to keep building their dynasty. (Charlie) Strong needs to do what he did at Louisville at Texas and as soon as he does that he's probably going to be the highest paid coach in America."

"It was cool because it was a college town," Clarington said. "I see Texas everywhere. It was a college town and a big city at the same time. Miami is just a city and not a college town."

"At Texas, if you (other fans) are in any other color jersey, they are going to say something about it."

"I like to play early," Clarington said. "And the University of Texas is the biggest school in Texas and that is a big state. So if I go there, I am going to set an example for Miami and Texas at the same time."

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A few quotes from WR JF Thomas of Dallas South Oak Cliff on where things stand with UT (24/7):

“‘(Texas) wants you bad, bro,’” Thomas says of the recruiting pitch from his teammates. “‘Just come with us.’”

“I was feeling good about it,” Thomas said after receiving the offer. “I was waiting on them to offer me, to be honest, and they finally did it. TCU is good, but Texas is on the next level.”

“They (Texas) are very much still recruiting me,” Thomas said. “I didn’t get to go to their last game against West Virginia. Next time Jordan (Stevenson) goes back I’m going with him.”

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Pretty sweet site. How to (sort of) convince anyone your team is better than their team:

http://www.myteamisbetterthanyourteam.com/

[the chronic]

Pretty sweet site. How to (sort of) convince anyone your team is better than their team:

http://www.myteamisbetterthanyourteam.com/


Nice find, that is clever.

Funny it even works when comparing to undefeated teams.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Hearing that Kent Perkins was carted off the practice field yesterday. Any in depth reports on that?

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Hearing that Kent Perkins was carted off the practice field yesterday. Any in depth reports on that?

OrangeBloods says he is telling those around him he is fine and shouldn't miss time.

OL Darius James, however, is out for the year with structural damage in his knee.

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Recap of the 1994 Tyler John Tyler vs. Plano East playoff game. Take a few minutes to watch if you've never heard of it or if you're too young to remember. Some of you may recognize the play-by-play guys from "Varsity Blues."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FkNP9jggB2I

[Blake]

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...come to tech.....

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More from LB Cecil Cherry of Lakeland, FL (Scout):

”Man, the atmosphere, the town, the school, the football program… everything was amazing,” Cherry said.

“Coach [Charlie] Strong is just an amazing person. He keeps it real and he’s so genuine. Coach Strong tells it like it is. He’s just a wonderful man and we all know what a great coach he is. He knows what he’s looking for and that can come from different places. Look at me, I am a guy from Polk County in Florida and they want me. Then again, coach Strong knows better than anyone what kind of players come from Polk County.”

”Believe it or not Texas is my dream school,” Cherry said. “I have loved them ever since I was little. I am a huge fan of Vince Young and Colt McCoy. It’s those guys that had me loving Texas. I remember when they played in the national title game.”

”It’s the SEC and they are a team that’s really coming on,” Cherry said. “That has really stuck with me. They are on their way to doing some big things. I know that’s what coach Jones will be doing there in Knoxville."

”I am still committed to Tennessee. But I want to make all five of my visits. I just came from Texas. At the end of the day, I have to make the best decision for me. It’s a life decision and I have to make sure I go to the school that benefits me. I am the one that will be putting in all the work.”

”I will also visit Tennessee for sure,” Cherry said. “I am not sure about the fifth visit but I know I would like to take it. All I know at this point is that I am leaving the state of Florida and I will tell everyone where on February 5.”

[Blake]

Tyrone Swoopes distant cousin gonna play basketball for Tech: Jordan Jackson

....Sheryl's boy

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A bunch of other recruits received new edits as well...

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Recap of the 1994 Tyler John Tyler vs. Plano East playoff game. Take a few minutes to watch if you've never heard of it or if you're too young to remember. Some of you may recognize the play-by-play guys from "Varsity Blues."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FkNP9jggB2I
We had listened to a lot of it on the radio and quit after it got out of hand. Me, my brother and a girl that was with us left the house we were at to go to another friend's house so he turned it back on to see if we could catch the end...you know...just to be sure. Sure enough, it was just before the last onside kick. We all just kind of stared at one another in disbelief. It was our local announcers and it sounded like a funeral. Then that last kickoff happened...we were sitting at a red light as the announcers voice screamed out the yard lines..."he's at the 40! 30! 20!" The car was rocking like crazy as all of us bounced around in the seat, yelling and screaming.

Man those JT teams in the 90's had some horses. Allen Wilson split those backs in the backfield and ran to the right and left...and no one could stop it. Felt like he had ten backs rotating through there.

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Texas did offer...

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Nice quote from LB Jordan Hicks:

"This coaching staff, they teach. They do a really good job of teaching. Everybody is really involved with everybody. Coach Bedford sits in on every single meeting, whether it's linebackers, DBs, defensive line. He's in every room. Coach Strong is the same way, walking in and out, constantly teaching constantly making comments. It's nice to have three different heads you can kind of pick and learn things from. Obviously, I believe my IQ is higher this year than it has been in a while."

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There were a few posts last night on 24/7 and Scout talking about RB Soso Jamabo of Plano West. Apparently he told a 24/7 reporter that Texas is back in the mix and he's looking into setting up an official visit. Both threads have since been deleted for some reason, so I'll post if I see anything else.

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A newer name to remember for 2016 is OL Jean Delance of North Mesquite (24/7):

“Yes, I have interest in them (Texas),” Delance told Horns247. “I hope they do in me. They’ve offered a couple of 2016 guys though.”

“So far I like their hunger down there in Austin to pull off a great accomplishment,” he said. “They are building something special down there everyone is saying."

“They’ll be a more complete team in due time, but there’s many recruits and commits looking to build something massive there,” he said. “I can’t wait to see what they’re about to do in the next two-to-three years.”

http://247sports.com/Player/Jean-DeLance-76869

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4181744/jean-delance

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Quotes from JUCO OL Tristan Nickelson of Navarro College (OrangeBloods):

"In the summer, in July, I went to one of their camps. I kind of got to know all the coaches there, met coach (Joe) Wickline, some of the other coaches. They said the whole year, we'll be in touch, watch some game film. I had heard a little bit from them the past couple games," Nickelson said. "They invited me up for the game and I kind of of knew where it was going, but it's never a sure thing. I came in, met with the coaches, said hi. Coach Wickline brought me down to Coach Strong, that's when I got to talk to him, that's when they officially offered and I committed on the spot."

"Being from Texas, a Texas offer, that's the tops. You cant' get much better than that," Nickelson said. "I grew up in Texas watching Texas football. It's always been a dream of mine to play at a big-time school in Texas. It doesn't get any bigger than the University of Texas."

"(Wickline) thinks I'm a guy who can come in, pick things up really quickly, and play for him immediately. That's a big selling point," Nickelson said. "I know they're pretty shallow on the o-line. They have like six guys that were available in the West Virginia game. I think he just sees that I can come in and pick up the system really quickly and help them."

"I think probably I would say I'm not a flashy player, don't make all the highlight blocks. I'm just really disciplined, don't mess up a whole lot," Nickelson said. "I just go out there and get the job done. Pass blocking is probably my best, out of a two-point stance, since I'm so long and it's really hard to run the edge on me. I don't mind doing run blocking, getting down in a three-point stance. I'm just an overall player."

"I got to talk to (Zach Gentry) a little bit. He's really pumped up that I committed," Nickelson said. "He said 'It's nice to finally have a lineman that I can look up to.'"

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Update on ATH Tim Irvin of Palmetto Bay, FL (OrangeBloods):

"It was great place," Irvin said. "When I went up there, I liked the facilities, it's a great environment, everyone around there stood out. It was a great place overall."

"I spent time with the coaches. They were telling me how I could make an impact to the Longhorns, how they really want me and how they can make me a better man on and off the field, how I can get a great education. It wasn't just about football."

"I'm really still open to every school. I don't have a top school. But Texas is a great program. I liked everything about it when I was there," Irvin said.

"It was crazy. Everybody was pumped up, everybody was excited," Irvin said. "It was crazy, an exciting win over a good West Virginia team. Crazy."

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More quotes from LB DeMarco Boyd of Gilmer (OrangeBloods). He mentioned his brother, Kris, will be announcing his decision at the Army All-American Bowl in January and he should follow shortly after that.

"I liked the atmosphere of it. I could see myself playing for them," Boyd said. "They really opened my eyes up and it put them on top of my recruiting list. I didn't think it was going to be that fun, the atmosphere that good. I felt like I was at home."

"I'm really just waiting right now, since I'm only a junior. I'm waiting for more offers to come in, just sitting back, chilling, doing my thing with my grades," DeMarco said. "Wherever (Kris) goes, I'll look at the school, see how the grades are, and then make my decision."

"I just liked the coaches, the kids. They're all coming together," DeMarco said. "It's like a brotherhood with the players and coaches. It's like family there."

[ATX_Horn]

Quotes from JUCO OL Tristan Nickelson of Navarro College (OrangeBloods):

"I got to talk to (Zach Gentry) a little bit. He's really pumped up that I committed," Nickelson said. "He said 'It's nice to finally have a lineman that I can look up to.'"

Funny quote. Being so tall, I wonder if Gentry has ever had to look up to one of his OL. :lol

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Funny quote. Being so tall, I wonder if Gentry has ever had to look up to one of his OL. :lol

I'm guessing no.

Everyone who reported on the "Under the Lights" camp in July said that dude is a legit 6'7".

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The worst fake punt ever from last night's Cal/USC game:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-vb76tOtZL4

[Blake]

Weird

[Blake]

Per OrangeBloods, WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL will be at Auburn this weekend for their game against A&M.


I'll never understand why a premier WR would even look at a predominantly running team. Or a premier RB look at a passing team.

But they do and will continue to do.


And despite how terrible Texas' offense has been, John Harris has the most receiving yardage in the state and more than anyone at Auburn.

His father wants him at Auburn, apparently.


Sounds so shady


And repetitive for Auburn.

So there's this 5 star WR Tyron Johnson that has made official visits to Tech and even though LSU has been recruiting him pretty hard to play in home state, I was liking Tech's chances of landing him.........

.....all of sudden Auburn literally comes out of nowhere to be at the top of this kid's list....

http://texastech.247sports.com/Article/For-5-star-WR-Tyron-Johnson-Auburn-came-out-of-nowhere-32861538


Smh

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So there's this 5 star WR Tyron Johnson that has made official visits to Tech and even though LSU has been recruiting him pretty hard to play in home state, I was liking Tech's chances of landing him.........

.....all of sudden Auburn literally comes out of nowhere to be at the top of this kid's list....

http://texastech.247sports.com/Article/For-5-star-WR-Tyron-Johnson-Auburn-came-out-of-nowhere-32861538


Smh

Hate it when they start recruiting a guy Texas is in on.

I remember Mack did an in-home visit with QB Nick Marshall and then his recruitment came to a halt when Auburn got involved. And that was when Auburn was transitioning from Chizik to Malzahn and had a 3-9 record.

[Blake]

Hate it when they start recruiting a guy Texas is in on.

I remember Mack did an in-home visit with QB Nick Marshall and then his recruitment came to a halt when Auburn got involved. And that was when Auburn was transitioning from Chizik to Malzahn and had a 3-9 record.

Some shady shady shit.

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Some shady shady shit.

We just have to...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajCYQL8ouqw

[Blake]

I thought you were going to go Frozen for a second.

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Tallahassee police gonna Tallahassee police...

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I thought you were going to go Frozen for a second.

When I have little TFloss chirren running around, this thread will be overwhelmed with Disney references.

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Update on RB Soso Jamabo of Plano West (Scout):

"It was a great way to start off the playoffs," Jamabo explained. "We came out and did what we wanted to do. We played well as a starting core and I think we are going in confident to our next game."

"Brian Kelly (of Notre Dame) came out see me a couple of weeks ago, but coach Mora is my man (too), so I was real happy to see that," Jamabo said with a big smile. "Coach Mora, an NFL coach now the coach at UCLA it is awesome to have a guy like that come out and watch me play."

"I really got to see what the whole Westwood experience (on the official visit to UCLA) like you would expect, so it was a whole awesome day and an awesome experience for me," Jamabo informed.

"Although they took an 'L' it was still a great weekend. It showed a little bit more that they took and 'L' and still showed me a great time. They took and said we are going to come back string and still bounce back."

"I definitely want to try and get out to Texas," Jamabo explained. "They are definitely on the map again."

"It definitely evened out," Jamabo stated. "It was both great official visits and I had a great time on both, so it has definitely evened back out."

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Per 24/7, LB Malik Jefferson had a nice phone call with Coach Strong before his first round playoff game. He is attempting to schedule visits to UT and UCLA before he makes his final decision on December 19th. He'll be in College Station this evening.

“He just gave me motivation for today and he wanted me to focus on today,” Jefferson said. “That's why I like Coach Strong – he's an in-the-moment guy. He cares about what's happening right now and not what might happen in the future.”

“People are getting weird because I haven't scheduled a visit to Texas,” Jefferson said. “But I've been to Texas more than I've been to A&M.”

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JUCO CB Justin Martin of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M who UT has offered:

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24/7 saying S DeShon Elliott will not be at A&M tonight.

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[Bloeddyr10]

Apparently, S DeShon Elliott is in a car with a bunch of Rockwall-Heath players (including A&M commit OT Trevor Elbert) on their way to the A&M-Missouri game.

[Bloeddyr10]

As much as I love the current uniform/helmets, these look pretty sweet!
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[texbound]

Per 24/7, LB Malik Jefferson had a nice phone call with Coach Strong before his first round playoff game. He is attempting to schedule visits to UT and UCLA before he makes his final decision on December 19th. He'll be in College Station this evening.

“He just gave me motivation for today and he wanted me to focus on today,” Jefferson said. “That's why I like Coach Strong – he's an in-the-moment guy. He cares about what's happening right now and not what might happen in the future.”

“People are getting weird because I haven't scheduled a visit to Texas,” Jefferson said. “But I've been to Texas more than I've been to A&M.”

For the old-timers on this board, Malik Jefferson's recruitment reminds me of Anthony-Michael Hall's recruitment with State in "Johnny Be Good". I'm just waiting for Gary Delaune from KENS to come out in a God awful suit to report on it.

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Apparently, S DeShon Elliott is in a car with a bunch of Rockwall-Heath players (including A&M commit OT Trevor Elbert) on their way to the A&M-Missouri game.

Well, there ya go.

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As much as I love the current uniform/helmets, these look pretty sweet!
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I don't care for the metallic but it feels like the uniform text/numbers already had a metallic look to them.

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Can't believe we're going bowling.

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Can't believe we're going bowling.
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:lol...that gif never gets old.

[Pelicans78]

Charlie's gonna get this ship on top sooner than later.

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From WR John Burt:

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[DMX7]

From WR John Burt:

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That must be a reference to Auburn needing to play better defense.

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They are going to make that UT/Aggie bowl happen.

Please, please make it happen.

[ThePop]

That must be a reference to Auburn needing to play better defense.

Yeah I highly doubt that tweet has anything to do with Texas.

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Muschamp fired.

Man UT dodged a bullet on that one. Dealing with Mack not giving a fuck for the last couple of years to get Strong>>>>promoting Muschamp.

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Muschamp fired.

Man UT dodged a bullet on that one. Dealing with Mack not giving a fuck for the last couple of years to get Strong>>>>promoting Muschamp.

Unbelievable stat:

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[Bloeddyr10]

CB and LSU commit Xavier Lewis will visit Texas for the TCU game on Thanksgiving, per 24/7.

[Blake]

They are going to make that UT/Aggie bowl happen.

Please, please make it happen.

.....please please please please......

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JUCO OL Brandon Hodges told 24/7 this weekend that he will take his official visit to Texas on Thanksgiving.

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24/7 saying the coaches will be on the road today and tomorrow as the team has those days off.

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Updated rankings:

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

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Week 13 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/13

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Last week's meltdown:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/11/11/7191807/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-eleven

[ThePop]

Taylor "see me in the bathroom" Hamm is saying that Malik Jefferson to aggy is all but done.

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Taylor "see me in the bathroom" Hamm is saying that Malik Jefferson to aggy is all but done.

Saw that as well.

Texas should get the last shot, so we'll see on December 19th.

[Bloeddyr10]

Taylor "see me in the bathroom" Hamm is saying that Malik Jefferson to aggy is all but done.

My biggest problem with Hamm is his "sources". It is well known that his "high level" sources are A&M commitments. His biggest "nugget" (his own words) was a group chat Jefferson had with WR Christian Kirk and QB Kyler Murray, that was very pro-A&M. Of course Jefferson won't say a bad thing about A&M to those two, he has too much respect for the program and he is too level headed to talk smack at a program.

I remain optimistic on this one, especially if Texas gets the last visit.

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FYI Vegas has Mike Gundy of OK State as the favorite to land the Florida job.

[playblair]

aggy leading for jefferson isnt a surprise his idol is von miller...............

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aggy leading for jefferson isnt a surprise his idol is von miller...............

And who can forget Sumlin's great work with Von?

[yavozerb]

And who can forget Sumlin's great work with Von?
Damn, I even remember the wrecking crew that year (2010) which by there standards that year were subpar..Have no idea why a defensive player would not want to play under Strong.

[Blake]

FYI Vegas has Mike Gundy of OK State as the favorite to land the Florida job.

can you bet the field?

Why the hell would he leave his cushy job in Stoolwater?

[Blake]

I can't think of which coach it was, but I've heard another coach say the same thing as Briles.

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2016 QB Tristen Wallace of DeSoto:

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can you bet the field?

Why the hell would he leave his cushy job in Stoolwater?

Not sure, but the other candidates and their odds are here:

http://texas.247sports.com/Bolt/Florida-coaching-search-rumors-Bovada-picks-Mike-Gundy-for-UF-33024778

FWIW, Bovada correctly picked Strong as Texas' head coach.

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FWIW, you can see the odds here without signing up. http://sports.bovada.lv/sports-betting/college-football-team-props.jsp

Gundy and McElwain are both 5/1 now.

[Blake]

I'll take the Colorado St coach for the win

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

The state's top 2015 prospect took an official visit to Texas A&M over the weekend and one of Orangebloods' top insiders (Esoteric2112) on his recruitment posted the following last night on page three of the following thread. Considering the importance of Jefferson's recruitment, I thought I would showcase Esoteric2112's post in this column because so many would miss it if I didn't.


Therefore, here's a look at what Esoteric2112 had to say following Jefferson's visit this weekend:


"What he said I could share. Okay so A&M showed him a good time. He got to catch up with some guys and meet a few new ones. He was very impressed with their facilities (best part of the trip). He spent most of his time (except game time) with Sumlin which made him feel special. He didn't hang with Snyder very much. He said they have a lot of energy and have a good time during their warm ups and walk through. The campus was..... Nice. Their academic support wasn't as good as LSU. He said the feeling at the game was good in the first half (but not in the same universe as Texas/OU or LSU) but the crowd just disintegrated sometime in the 3rd quarter. He is very, very worried about how they looked on defense. Finally he was concerned that the Aggie players seemed not very troubled by losing. More accepting of it.


My takeaway is he loved their facilities. His relationship with Coach Sumlin is still very strong. But he has huge worries about the state and future of the defense. He is also troubled that the Aggies seem to be accepting of losses like this. It doesn't affect them.


He hasn't seen the Texas game yet. That is on the agenda for tomorrow if he can fit it in between film study.
omorrow if he can fit it in between film study.


I think LSU has made up ground at the expense of A&M. This was A&M's chance to lock him down and they couldn't do it.


The facilities and his relationship with Sumlin (and the fact that Sumlin is as good of a snake oil salesman you will find) are the main things keeping A&M in this thing. The tide has turned from the aftermath of the firing of Diaz.


Below are my thoughts culled together from talking to him, not direct quotes:


LSU has great academic support, a history of success, putting guys in the NFL, and great defense. But distance and the fact he has no relationship with Miles and finds him a little eccentric are the drawbacks. LSU also had a game day experience that was like sitting in an electric chair (I reminded him electric chairs are deadly).


A&M has the best facilities and Sumlin is like a best friend to him. Plus someone close in his life (but not family close) being a huge Aggie. Finally they were playing from the lead, got a bump with the Auburn win, and Sumlin is a hell of a salesman (selling come here, play early, bring a couple of friends and with the young talent we have on offense we will make a run next year).


Texas has Coach Strong's reputation for defense, his ability to put players high in the draft, and his domination of some high powered BigXII offenses. Texas has the best game day experiences and the best educational opportunities. But Strong is selling come here, work hard, have a chance to play early, and be part of building a legacy. He and his family love Strong and he is used to coaches in the Strong mold. Texas facilities aren't on the level and they don't have the academic support LSU does. Texas has no significant win, and the offense looks very
suspect sometimes and doesn't seem to have the talent that A&M does.


So there you have it. Texas continues to gain steam. LSU is coming on hard, and Aggie is fading. My feeling is that it is no longer a tossup.


If I had to bet $10,000 today, I would say Texas.


If Texas beats TCU (no matter how) or Texas gets him on campus, I get the feeling it is all over.


Tonight 50/30/20 Texas/A&M/LSU."

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[Bloeddyr10]

Should we go ahead and count LB Cecil Cherry as a silent commit?

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Per Scout, Coach Rumph went to see CB Mark Fields of Cornelius, NC yesterday.

He continues to say he will take an official visit to UT in January.

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Per 24/7, below are a few prospects Texas checked on yesterday:

2015
RB, Nick Brossette, University Lab (Baton Rouge, LA)
RB, Derrius Guice, Catholic (Baton Rouge, LA)

2016
RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
WR, Mykel Jones, Patterson (Patterson, LA)
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
ATH, Christian Wallace, Katy Tompkins

2017
OL, Adrian Ealy, University Lab (Baton Rouge, LA)
DT, Marvin Wilson, Bellaire Episcopal
ATH, Dylan Moses, University Lab (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Also from 24/7, 2016 RB Rakeem Boyd of Houston Stratford and 2016 ATH Christian Wallace of Katy Tompkins expect to attend the TCU game.

[Blake]

Austin American statesman citing unnamed source from UT that Tech's defensive signals have been passed around like a $2 whore

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Tech's D was gonna suck regardless but shit....

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/11/reports-texas-tech-interim-dc-fuming-about-defensive-signals-passed-around-by-former-staffer.html/

[Hook Em 88]

Hope Cecil Cherry makes that flip soon.

@ cecil__cherry3: Can't wait http://t.co/ucLP3uHjlP

[jimbo]

Damn, I even remember the wrecking crew that year (2010) which by there standards that year were subpar..Have no idea why a defensive player would not want to play under Strong.

There were a lot of "THE WRECKING CREW IS BACK" posts on Facebook that year down the stretch. Especially after that abortion Nebraska game

Lmao at the UT/A&M game that year though. Those passer ratings....

http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=303290251

[Bloeddyr10]

Hope Cecil Cherry makes that flip soon.

@ cecil__cherry3: Can't wait http://t.co/ucLP3uHjlP

I hope he waits until after December 6th. I, personally, prefers Darrin Kirkland over Cherry and wants to see how Texas stands with him after his visit. Both a great players and I would be happy with either, but I just think Kirkland is a better fit for the Big 12.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying a coach will be in Indianapolis today to see LB Darrin Kirkland, Jr.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I hope he waits until after December 6th. I, personally, prefers Darrin Kirkland over Cherry and wants to see how Texas stands with him after his visit. Both a great players and I would be happy with either, but I just think Kirkland is a better fit for the Big 12.

You don't think they would take both if possible?

[the chronic]

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[ColinB]

Would suck for Texas, but would be kind of awesome if he is just trolling. Dude is not quiet about Texas. Almost too excessive.

[Bloeddyr10]

You don't think they would take both if possible?

I don't think Texas can. Texas will take a class of 28-30 (approximately), and right now they sit at 18. So they have room for 10-12 more players. They will take at least one more OL, Brandon Hodges is a good guess even though Alabama has picked up their interest in him. Notre Dame commit OT Jerry Tillery is another guy that staff has kept contact with. Ryan Newsome (or another slot guy) and potentially another outside guy (D'erren Wilson, A.D. Miller etc.). Two seems to be the number when you talk about TE's. Another RB (Brossette, Guice or Warren). The staff have been all over QB Matthew Merrick, and has offered him a spot as a walk-on. He could get an offer closer to NSD if the staff wants another guy.

Offense
QB - 1 (maybe)
RB - 1
WR - 2
TE - 2
OL - 1

Texas currently has 3 DL commitments (1 DT, 2 DE's) and would probably take a DT or two more alongside a third DE. Two LB commitments (Hager could spin down to DE), and Texas is probably looking to add two more (Malik and an ILB). If Texas misses out on Malik, things could get interesting. There are currently two safeties committed and Texas is probably looking to add 2-3 CB's and a safety more.

DL - 3 (2 DT's, 1 DE)
LB (1 ILB, 1 ILB)
DB (3 CB's, 1 S)

Thats 15, 16 if you count another QB, so I'm looking forward to seeing how this shapes up. As of now, LB Malik Jefferson, OL Connor Williams and OL Connor Garrett are all early enrollees and could count towards last years class. I'm not entirely sure about S Jamile Johnson, but I think he is December grad as well.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, RB D'Onta Foreman broke his hand against OK State.

[TFloss32]

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For those that don't know, Strong told the team to take off their hand warmers and Under Armour before the game started.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Update bowl projections from ESPN:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections

[TheMex]

Hope Cecil Cherry makes that flip soon.

@ cecil__cherry3: Can't wait http://t.co/ucLP3uHjlP
Apparently he wants to commit and sign on NSD but we will probably be full by then, he needs to commit way before if he really wants to play at Texas.


You don't think they would take both if possible?
Not if Malik commits to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Meltdown time!

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2014/11/18/7233383/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-twelve

[TFloss32]

Apparently he wants to commit and sign on NSD but we will probably be full by then, he needs to commit way before if he really wants to play at Texas.

I think, at the very least, he's already told some staff members he's coming. He's got like 12 crystal balls for UT in two days. But obviously a situation like that is tricky and you have to conduct business as usual. You're not going to turn down a Kirkland if he's ready to make it official before Cherry.

[TheMex]

Update bowl projections from ESPN:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections
Apparently Brett McMurphy doesn't think that we will get selected for a bowl game.

[TFloss32]

Multiple sites reporting LB Cecil Cherry is expected to de-commit from Tennessee any time now.

[TFloss32]

Posting this because I think it's a really well done Photoshop edit:

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[TFloss32]

Update on S DeShon Elliott after his official visit to A&M last weekend...Inside Texas saying he would flip to the Ags if they had room, but they're in need of another corner. The guy to watch here is JUCO S Justin Evans who is still being recruited by some other SEC schools. If he were to de-commit from A&M, that safety spots opens up and Elliott may want it. No immediate threat right now unless he starts giving OU a harder look. Need to get him on campus for his official.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Nice uniform. Wish they really wore it.

[Blake]

Looks like an Oklahoma State uni

[Needs More Bourbon]

Update on S DeShon Elliott after his official visit to A&M last weekend...Inside Texas saying he would flip to the Ags if they had room, but they're in need of another corner. The guy to watch here is JUCO S Justin Evans who is still being recruited by some other SEC schools. If he were to de-commit from A&M, that safety spots opens up and Elliott may want it. No immediate threat right now unless he starts giving OU a harder look. Need to get him on campus for his official.

Unbelievable. You'd be all but handed the starting safety spot as a true freshman, getting coached by some of the best defensive minds in the country at a program nicknamed DBU ... and you'd throw that away.

I still maintain that Elliott and some others will be locked up after Thanksgiving. Hopefully, we'll have a good showing against TCU, get a bunch of recruits on campus in early December and get Malik's commitment a couple of weeks later. That should be all the momentum we need.

[TFloss32]

Unbelievable. You'd be all but handed the starting safety spot as a true freshman, getting coached by some of the best defensive minds in the country at a program nicknamed DBU ... and you'd throw that away.

I still maintain that Elliott and some others will be locked up after Thanksgiving. Hopefully, we'll have a good showing against TCU, get a bunch of recruits on campus in early December and get Malik's commitment a couple of weeks later. That should be all the momentum we need.

He wasn't happy that the coaches wouldn't let him schedule an official visit when all of the Florida boys came in, but Strong and staff had their reasons. He may still feel slighted and less important because of it, but hopefully he'll realize it was a strategic move. The staff wants him, Omenihu and a few others to be on campus when they host big names like Malik. Hopefully everything will get cleared up in the near future. And, yes, a win or a great showing on Thanksgiving would be huge.

[the chronic]

Update on S DeShon Elliott after his official visit to A&M last weekend...Inside Texas saying he would flip to the Ags if they had room, but they're in need of another corner. The guy to watch here is JUCO S Justin Evans who is still being recruited by some other SEC schools. If he were to de-commit from A&M, that safety spots opens up and Elliott may want it. No immediate threat right now unless he starts giving OU a harder look. Need to get him on campus for his official.


To be specific, one of the mods said "I get the feeling he'd flip" based on things said. Apparently one big issue is he was upset Texas staff made him change his official visit date. This has upset some other recruits too (like Burt) as no other staffs try to dictate so hard when guys take officials.

For those that don't know, the staff has been pushing for end of season officials, such as the big weekend December 5th. This allows staff to spend more time with recruits one on one instead of having to focus on game planning. Note almost no other staffs dictate officials like Texas. For example, Malik Jefferson supposedly spent most of his visit to Ags with Sumlin a huge chunk of the time even though staff had to worry about upcoming Mizzou game.

[TFloss32]

To be specific, one of the mods said "I get the feeling he'd flip" based on things said. Apparently one big issue is he was upset Texas staff made him change his official visit date. This has upset some other recruits too (like Burt) as no other staffs try to dictate so hard when guys take officials.

For those that don't know, the staff has been pushing for end of season officials, such as the big weekend December 5th. This allows staff to spend more time with recruits one on one instead of having to focus on game planning. Note almost no other staffs dictate officials like Texas. For example, Malik Jefferson supposedly spent most of his visit to Ags with Sumlin a huge chunk of the time even though staff had to worry about upcoming Mizzou game.

It's a tough call on how to approach it because I know Charlie is doing it to spend more time with recruits and their families, and it's difficult to do that on a game day. But part of me thinks you need to let these kids visit whenever they want and not turn them away. I don't know what the answer is because there will always be certain prospects like Elliott who need to be recruited as if they're uncommitted.

[TheMex]

To be specific, one of the mods said "I get the feeling he'd flip" based on things said. Apparently one big issue is he was upset Texas staff made him change his official visit date. This has upset some other recruits too (like Burt) as no other staffs try to dictate so hard when guys take officials.

For those that don't know, the staff has been pushing for end of season officials, such as the big weekend December 5th. This allows staff to spend more time with recruits one on one instead of having to focus on game planning. Note almost no other staffs dictate officials like Texas. For example, Malik Jefferson supposedly spent most of his visit to Ags with Sumlin a huge chunk of the time even though staff had to worry about upcoming Mizzou game.
Isn't he also upset that he can't wear a visor?

[TFloss32]

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[Needs More Bourbon]

This guy usually just tweets whatever the pay sites report and pretends its his own news, but anyway ...

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[TFloss32]

Scout reporting Coach Robinson checked on 2016 RB Kameron Martin today.

[TFloss32]

This guy usually just tweets whatever the pay sites report and pretends its his own news, but anyway ...

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1.) Shows that he's likely told certain staff members he's coming.

2.) Staff is still pursuing Kirkland, so that seems to be the answer to whether or not they'd take both.

[TFloss32]

DT Adam McLean of Bethesda, MD:

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[DMX7]

Update bowl projections from ESPN:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections

Even if it's not Aggy, I think we will get a fun bowl opponent.

[TFloss32]

Another cool edit:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B2xQqh9IAAEOM9H.jpg:large

[Bloeddyr10]

DeShon Elliott recently added "Trying to make ATX home" to his Twitter bio. Not sure it means anything, but I guess it's good considering these last few days rumors regarding him.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

They are going to make that UT/Aggie bowl happen.

Please, please make it happen.

Article on how the SEC doesn't want the Aggies facing Texas in a bowl game. Says, "The Aggies have too much to lose". The loss they're refering to is the recruiting edge within Texas borders. Lol... This is the weakest shit I've ever heard... Especially coming from the conference that's supposed to be the "big bad wolf" of college football. I guess they'll tip toe around games for favorable match ups just so they can sell the perception of dominance. Hope recruits realize the scary shit they're doing.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfqsW

[Bloeddyr10]

ATH Jordan Cronkrite of Westminster (teammate of S Tim Irvin) MIGHT visit for the TCU game on Thanksgiving, per 24/7. It depends on Westminsters play-off run.

[Bloeddyr10]

A quick quote from LB Darrin Kirkland, from 24/7.

“I’m looking forward to getting down there,” he said. “Coach Bedford has been a friend of mine since the beginning of my process when he got to Louisville, and Coach Strong is a great guy and I look forward to getting down there.”

[elbamba]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/charlie-strong-says-texas-won-t-lose-five-games-again-125325019.html

Charlie Strong says Texas won't lose five games again

[Blake]

Article on how the SEC doesn't want the Aggies facing Texas in a bowl game. Says, "The Aggies have too much to lose". The loss they're refering to is the recruiting edge within Texas borders. Lol... This is the weakest shit I've ever heard... Especially coming from the conference that's supposed to be the "big bad wolf" of college football. I guess they'll tip toe around games for favorable match ups just so they can sell the perception of dominance. Hope recruits realize the scary shit they're doing.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfqsW

:lol wow

[Sisk]

Article on how the SEC doesn't want the Aggies facing Texas in a bowl game. Says, "The Aggies have too much to lose". The loss they're refering to is the recruiting edge within Texas borders. Lol... This is the weakest shit I've ever heard... Especially coming from the conference that's supposed to be the "big bad wolf" of college football. I guess they'll tip toe around games for favorable match ups just so they can sell the perception of dominance. Hope recruits realize the scary shit they're doing.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfqsW

:lmao

[TFloss32]

Saw this video tweeted to a few of UT's DB targets:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H19_HZjDMM8

[TFloss32]

Scout reporting Coach Robinson checked on 2016 RB Kameron Martin today.

Inside Texas added that Coach Robinson is also putting out feelers with RB Corey Dauphine (committed to Tech).

He told the Port Arthur Memorial staff that UT wants him and an offer is forthcoming.

http://247sports.com/Player/Corey-Dauphine-22171?pi=34987

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1203313

[the chronic]

:lmao

Killing that potential matchup isn't really funny. Actually it's quite sad. You'd think the team and conference that claims superiority would want to prove it on the field. Sad that the decision is about politics and marketing and not backing up the talk. I get A&M (and Texas) would have a lot to lose but that is what makes it compelling. The SEC is the top conference according to just about everybody so don't know why they would be concerned to be manipulating bowl matchups. One game will certainly not impact that perception.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhmN9x7oMBg&feature=player_embedded

[Sisk]

Killing that potential matchup isn't really funny. Actually it's quite sad. You'd think the team and conference that claims superiority would want to prove it on the field. Sad that the decision is about politics and marketing and not backing up the talk. I get A&M (and Texas) would have a lot to lose but that is what makes it compelling. The SEC is the top conference according to just about everybody so don't know why they would be concerned to be manipulating bowl matchups. One game will certainly not impact that perception.

I'm laughing at everyone taking this as fact. Especially people like Blake who always question sources.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, 2017 QB Sam Ehlinger of Austin Westlake attended Texas' practice today:

http://247sports.com/Player/Sam-Ehlinger-65584

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3185948/highlights/206598378

[Needs More Bourbon]

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


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8omox5PY0ag


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szz9UIFBIiQ

[Phillip]

I'm laughing at everyone taking this as fact. Especially people like Blake who always question sources.

Considering who Aggy is (the same insecure people who claim about 15 national and conference championships that they in no way earned), there is no need to question the source. It's quite obvious its fact. :rollin :rollin :rollin

[Needs More Bourbon]

LB Cecil Cherry sounds like a commit in this latest Scout article:

"Coach [Charlie] Strong is an awesome man. He shows you what you have to do to start and plus he's the head coach and linebacker guy. He cares about his players not just on the field but off. He's a man of his word, and he understands the type of player I am coming from Florida and a little town called Frostproof. All I have seen my whole life is orange trees, and I am trying to make it out of here. Plus, he's a defensive minded coach and he loves the physical linebackers like me, like Ray Lewis."

"I have a chance to put the Cherry family name on the map. I am going to be the first to do it. Everyone might hate me for the move but as long as God and my dad and mom and family support me here I'm good. I am straight because I am going to play ball and big time players make big time plays."

"Hook'em. They stand No 1 for me. My game is physical, and I try to end career's that's what my daddy taught me since little league. The Texas staff and coach Strong I believe want killers like me and ball players. That's why he came to Florida to get some players, but people have to understand he's a black head coach that's the head coach for the Longhorns. He is going to turn that program around, and he did it everywhere he's been. It's no different, everyone knows what he's going to do and that's why people are scared of a player like me because I can make a big impact. Every where coach Strong has been the defense is strong and sets you up for the league not just to win a national championship. He doesn't just care about football he cares about your school work. He said you making plays speaks for itself, and I need players like you. I am going to make a big impact for my uncle Bobby Cherry, my dad, my mom and family and the people who supported me and for my little city of Frostproof, God and the world. They are number one and Hook'em."

[Sdchargersfan1322]

"I try to end career's" - this dude is mean and a violent hitter. Along with Khalid McGee (check his hudl if you haven't already), Tim Irvin, and Kirkland you can tell Strong is planning on having a ruthless defense. I love it.

[DMX7]

Article on how the SEC doesn't want the Aggies facing Texas in a bowl game. Says, "The Aggies have too much to lose". The loss they're refering to is the recruiting edge within Texas borders. Lol... This is the weakest shit I've ever heard... Especially coming from the conference that's supposed to be the "big bad wolf" of college football. I guess they'll tip toe around games for favorable match ups just so they can sell the perception of dominance. Hope recruits realize the scary shit they're doing.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dfqsW

Surprise, surprise... Like we didn't already know this though.

It would be a complete catastrophe for them if they played and lost to us.

[Vito Corleone]

Truth or not, the fact is Texas would destroy the ags, they tend to quit when they get hit in the mouth and this is a Texas team that likes to hit.

[Bloeddyr10]

Malcom Brown has been named one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski award. Brown is the third Nagurski finalist in school history, joining Derrick Johnson (2004) and Brian Orakpo (2008), both of whom won the award. The 2014 winner will be announced Dec. 8.

The other finalists are Senquez Golson (DB, Ole Miss), Gerod Holliman (S, Louisville), Landon Collins (S, Alabama) and Scooby Wright (LB, Arizona).

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[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Shot of an old program from the 60s:

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[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 RB Kameron Martin of Port Arthur Memorial (Scout):

“I just told [Coach Robinson] that I feel like they were playing around,” Martin said.

“He told me they weren’t playing around. He started laughing. I told him I was still committed to Baylor and he said, ‘We gonna get you. We gonna get you,’ and stuff like that. He was confident. He said he wasn’t going to stop recruiting me and that he was going to recruit me until the end.”

“Until I get that (Texas) offer, I’m staying solid to Baylor,” he said. “When Texas does offer me, I don’t know, things could change. I am going to keep my options open. But I’m still committed to Baylor though.”

“Yeah if Texas would have offered me at a young age I would have been committed to them,” he said. “They were my childhood favorite.”

[Sisk]

Surprise, surprise... Like we didn't already know this though.

It would be a complete catastrophe for them if they played and lost to us.

Reliable source.

http://www.goodbullhunting.com/2014/11/19/7246871/chip-brown-sources-wrong-greatest-hits-twitter

[Bloeddyr10]

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[TFloss32]

Reliable source.

http://www.goodbullhunting.com/2014/11/19/7246871/chip-brown-sources-wrong-greatest-hits-twitter

Love old Chipper tweets.

Dude still gets hammered on OBs for the Pac-12 stuff.

[Sisk]

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What's this regarding?

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

What's this regarding?

Reads like a kid who is sick of the process.

I don't think he's happy about things being reported since his A&M visit, especially from reporters who he hasn't even spoken with.

[TFloss32]

Speaking of LB Malik Jefferson, he spoke with Inside Texas over lunch and they feel A&M has a slight lead currently even though he didn't come out and say it. Good news is they don't think it's anything insurmountable and he's adamant he will visit Texas before making a decision. It's basically come down to Strong beating Sumlin straight up.

[Bloeddyr10]

What's this regarding?

Texas fans thinks this is Hamm, Hamm says "No clue (what's it's about). I haven't talked to him. No need to. He's not going to give anything up.". Hamm was quick to throw it at Chip Brown, saying that "Coincidentally after Chip Brown posted an interview with him?".

The only other "interviews" I can think about is one he did with William Wilkerson of HornsDigest on tuesday/wednesday. But that article doesn't have any quotes from him. Malik did tell Wilkerson his top 5, but Wilkerson would say anything else outside that Texas was in it. Not anything Malik can be upset about. It could be about a long update by a poster on Orangebloods, who apparently is a coach/teacher at Poteet HS, that's been posted on many Texas boards.

EDIT: Floss covered it in one line :lol

[Bloeddyr10]

Speaking of LB Malik Jefferson, he spoke with Inside Texas over lunch and they feel A&M has a slight lead currently. Good news is they don't think it's anything insurmountable and he's adamant he will visit Texas before making a decision. It's basically up to Strong beating Sumlin straight up at this point.

Hamm said during a chat on the A&M 24/7 site, that Jeffersons mother told him, that Malik most likely would visit Texas one last time.

[TFloss32]

Hamm said during a chat on the A&M 24/7 site, that Jeffersons mother told him, that Malik most likely would visit Texas one last time.

As a Texas fan, I'm banking on Jefferson's parents siding with Strong when it comes down to crunch time.

[TFloss32]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B26KJaaCUAA0gzh.jpg

[Bloeddyr10]

Malik Jefferson favorited these two tweets. I think it's fair to think that he was referring to the Hamm piece from earlier this week.
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[Blake]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B26KJaaCUAA0gzh.jpg

That's horrible, tbh

[Needs More Bourbon]

So we have Hamm saying A&M's got a clear lead for Malik, Nahlin saying it's a slight A&M lead, Wilkerson saying it's a slight Texas lead and that coach/teacher at Poteet saying it's a decent Texas lead. Then we had Malik call out Hamm for misrepresenting where Malik stands. Did I get that all right?

[TFloss32]

So we have Hamm saying A&M's got a clear lead for Malik, Nahlin saying it's a slight A&M lead, Wilkerson saying it's a slight Texas lead and that coach/teacher at Poteet saying it's a decent Texas lead. Then we had Malik call out Hamm for misrepresenting where Malik stands. Did I get that all right?

I think so, but I didn't see Malik call out Hamm.

I believe he just retweeted an A&M fan apologizing for Hamm's reporting.

[Needs More Bourbon]

In case there was any doubt.

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[Needs More Bourbon]

Something I've been wondering, maybe one of the Aggies on here can answer. Who would Malik overtake if he committed to A&M? Alaka and Walker will be sophomores and Washington, the team's fourth-leading tackler despite having missed a few games, will be a junior.

[Needs More Bourbon]

West Mesquite's head coach
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[pgardn]

Shot of an old program from the 60s:

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Texas lost this game and I think Chris Gilbert had the longest run from scrimmage for UT, 96 yards.

[Needs More Bourbon]

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The post-visit reports from A&M's 247 site had a similar tone for both of those guys.

[Needs More Bourbon]

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[TFloss32]

Great video of Marcus Luttrell, the Navy SEAL from "Lone Survivor", giving a pre-game speech to Alabama:

http://yellowhammernews.com/faithandculture/lone-survivor-navy-seal-marcus-luttrells-speech-bama-football-team-will-floor/

[TFloss32]

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I'd like to see Texas grab one more QB and let there be a wide open competition between four guys in the spring.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

QB Matthew Merrick of Irving Cistercian Prep has committed to Texas.

As of now, he will count towards the 2016 numbers.

http://247sports.com/Player/Matthew-Merrick-58872?Institution=25015

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/521042/matthew-merrick

[TFloss32]

Quote from QB Matthew Merrick after committing to Texas (Inside Texas):

"I couldn't be more excited," said Merrick. "It's a dream come true. I love the direction of Texas football. Love coach Strong and coach Watson. Watson has been up front and honest with me the entire time. I couldn't be happier."

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Good piece on "how to be a college football coach who doesn't get fired for a while":

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/11/19/7245005/college-football-coach-hot-seat-avoidance

[TFloss32]

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[Needs More Bourbon]

Mullen's handling of the Chason Virgil situation is starting to backfire already.

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http://247sports.com/Player/Anthony-Hines-31715
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2459582/highlights/100008381

[pgardn]

Good piece on "how to be a college football coach who doesn't get fired for a while":

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/11/19/7245005/college-football-coach-hot-seat-avoidance

Good fat belly laugh.
Thnx.

Faux Pelini

[DMX7]

Good fat belly laugh.
Thnx.

Faux Pelini

What they forgot about the Mack Brown rule is that he also had Delo$$ Dodd$ in his back pocket. That helps in not getting fired.

[Ballin42]

Jaylon Lane out of Nacadoches was arrested last night and is no longer committed to OK State...

[Bloeddyr10]

Florida CB Sheldrick Redwine.
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[TFloss32]

FYI The Colony just upset Mesquite Poteet so LB Malik Jefferson should definitely be on campus before making a decision.

[sahoopster]

FYI The Colony just upset Mesquite Poteet so LB Malik Jefferson should definitely be on campus before making a decision.

Forgive my ignorance, but what is "The Colony"?

[pgardn]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is "The Colony"?

HS in North Texas around Lewisville, North of Dallas.
Pretty wealthy me thinks.
They occassionally get some contending FB teams.

The city strangely is officially named The Colony. Lots of rich burbs in North Dallas and up Further into Plano area.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Shaky Michigan Commit TE Chris Clark tweets that "Michigan has hit rock bottom"

http://texas.247sports.com/Bolt/Commit-Michigan-has-hit-rock-bottom-33181468

[Bloeddyr10]

OL Patrick Vahe with a message to Texas' fans.

https://vine.co/v/O1a7vwUKKtT

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Mike Gundy Reportedly Pursuing Florida Head Coaching Job



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2270453-florida-head-coach-search-latest-news-and-rumors-on-position

[Blake]

Mike Gundy Reportedly Pursuing Florida Head Coaching Job



http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2270453-florida-head-coach-search-latest-news-and-rumors-on-position

Incredible.

I guess you can only take living in a place like Stoolwater for so long

[TFloss32]

DE Keisean Lucier-South of Orange, CA committed to UCLA yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, both CB Kris Boyd and CB Holton Hill will officially visit Florida State next weekend.

[TFloss32]

According to Rivals, OL George Brown, Jr. of Cincinnati, OH has been speaking with Texas lately and an official visit could be set up soon:

http://247sports.com/Player/George-Brown-Jr-28366

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 14 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/week/14

[TFloss32]

Updated bowl projections:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls/projections

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DT Du'Vonta Lampkin (Cypress Falls)

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[Bloeddyr10]

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More than ready for this one to be over.

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A few days old, but...

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[TheMex]

More than ready for this one to be over.
So glad that this will be over by next month rather than early February

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More on RB Joe Bergeron's troublesome situation at Texas A&M-Commerce:

http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/ex-texas-rb-bergeron-allegedly-punched-slapped-pushed-female-112414

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So glad that this will be over by next month rather than early February

Part of me wishes it did last until February so there was a little bit more time. I feel like Sumlin is closer to Malik at this point and that could be what tips things in favor of A&M. We'll see how the official goes if he gets to Austin on the 13th; UT needs a really good visit.

[TheMex]

Part of me wishes it did last until February so there was a little bit more time. I feel like Sumlin is closer to Malik at this point and that could be what tips things in favor of A&M. We'll see how the official goes if he gets to Austin on the 13th; UT needs a really good visit.
Being behind is all on Strong, doesn't even seem like he is trying hard enough. Kuddos to Sumlin if he pulls this one, specially with the atrocity of a defense that he fields on a weekly basis. Strong had all the momentum in his favor and he did nothing about it. I hope that Strong has a masterplan.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Being behind is all on Strong, doesn't even seem like he is trying hard enough. Kuddos to Sumlin if he pulls this one, specially with the atrocity of a defense that he fields on a weekly basis. Strong had all the momentum in his favor and he did nothing about it. I hope that Strong has a masterplan.

How so?

[yavozerb]

Being behind is all on Strong, doesn't even seem like he is trying hard enough. Kuddos to Sumlin if he pulls this one, specially with the atrocity of a defense that he fields on a weekly basis. Strong had all the momentum in his favor and he did nothing about it. I hope that Strong has a masterplan.

Dude, that is what all recruits are going to answer. Do you want to play for a coach who is your friend (sumlin) or do you want to play for a coach who will guide you as a father figure (strong)?

[DMX7]

A win on Thursday could go a long way in recruiting.

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@ Clark8Chris: Texas #Hookem visit December 6th

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@ OB_JasonS: #UT DT Tank Jackson announces on facebook he plans to return to the #Longhorns for one more year along w/this pic http://t.co/eXD6l7G4SZ

[Vito Corleone]

Good news on Tank, he and Green Mile will be as good a DT combo as any in the country.

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Take it FWIW, but LB Cameron Townsend told Scout today that he believes CB Holton Hill will ultimately sign with Baylor.

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Two notes from 24/7...

-JUCO OL Tristan Nickelson of Navarro College will take his official visit to Texas on Thursday for the TCU game.

-TE Will Gragg of Dumas, AR is looking to officially visit UT the weekend of December 13th, but plans aren't set yet.

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A new name to remember is 2016 OL Parker Boudreaux of Orlando, FL. He's been speaking with Coach Rumph about a once a week and thinks an offer could be on the way:

http://247sports.com/Player/Parker-Boudreaux-42650

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2605605/parker-boudreaux

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Quick quotes from CB Sheldrick Redwine of Miami, FL who will officially visit UT on January 30th (Scout):

“He’s a good guy (Coach Vaughn). We found out that our family has ties together, they’re from like the same neighborhood down here, so that was interesting. He’s just a great guy, he tells me that he feels I can come in and make an early impact and be a good contributor to their team,” Redwine said.

“I never was in contact with them (Texas), never got any mail, they just came out of the blue one day. Now we talk a lot.”

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Update on JUCO OL Brandon Hodges of East Mississippi CC who will be in Austin on Thursday (OrangeBloods):

"I'll just be looking at the environment, the coaches, how they perform at the game," Hodges said. "I'm looking forward to seeing the coaches and the players play (against TCU)."

"He (Coach Wickline) just tells me it's the perfect place to be, coming in as a JUCO guy, filling that void," Hodges said. "Their line is going to be young, they've got someone leaving, he wants me be that guy and start for them."

"Texas has always been one of my favorite schools," Hodges said. "When I think of Texas, they're always at the top. I think of Vince Young, all those guys. I grew up in Mississippi but grew up watching Texas football."

"You have to have great coaching wherever you go," said Hodges, who also said distance will not factor into his decision. "I'm just looking at coaching, who is going to take time out to coach, who is going to take the time out to help me get my education."

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@ max_olson: Texas DT Malcom Brown’s girls are why he plays. How he balances life as husband, father of two: http://t.co/GoYt6BRa2A

Great read, sure hope MB2 receives a 1st round selection he's deserving.

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OL Dom Espinosa makes it official that he is giving up football:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3ThcnyCAAAGOsH.jpg

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[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Texas CB Quandre Diggs on initially being snubbed by Mack Brown: "It pissed me off." @AutulloAAS with great read.

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/sports/college-football/it-took-awhile-but-diggs-and-ut-found-each-other/njF9x/#ae6e3884.3703420.735562

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Vegas odds were taken down but IDK when. Likely was days ago. I don't really care about Gundy, but IMO Stoops staying at OU is good for us in the same way Mack staying at Texas was good for them.

[TheMex]

Dude, that is what all recruits are going to answer. Do you want to play for a coach who is your friend (sumlin) or do you want to play for a coach who will guide you as a father figure (strong)?

[yavozerb]

Malcom listed at #40 for overall draft status and #5 DT on board. Listed as late 1st or early 2nd rd pick. Hicks,Reed,Brown(rb),and Diggs also listed around the 5th rd for there position. From cbssports.com

40 *Malcom Brown DT 5 Texas Jr 6-4 320 1-2

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

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Vegas odds were taken down but IDK when. Likely was days ago. I don't really care about Gundy, but IMO Stoops staying at OU is good for us in the same way Mack staying at Texas was good for them.

A few rumors yesterday that Florida is going to, or already has, offered Hugh Freeze of Ole Miss.

[texbound]

Malcom listed at #40 for overall draft status and #5 DT on board. Listed as late 1st or early 2nd rd pick. Hicks,Reed,Brown(rb),and Diggs also listed around the 5th rd for there position. From cbssports.com

40 *Malcom Brown DT 5 Texas Jr 6-4 320 1-2

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

The selfish person in me hopes that keeps him around for another year at Texas (hoping to move up into the top 15). However, having to support a family changes all that. The risk of injury would be enough to make me move on if I was him. Would love to see him, Tank, and Ridgeway back for next year, but he belongs in the NFL.

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[leemajors]

man, if LSU got the right new coach...

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If anyone missed it, RG3 has been benched and Colt is the new starter.

Have to think RG3's stint in Washington is coming to an end.

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

2015
OL, Evan Curl, Flower Mound
OL, Brandon Hodges, East Mississippi CC (Scooba, MS)
OL, Ronnie Major, Huntsville
OL, Tristan Nickelson, Navarro College (Corsicana, TX)
DT, Du'Vonta Lampkin, Cypress Falls
DE, Charles Omenihu, Rowlett
DE, Quincy Vasser, Navarro College (Corsicana, TX)
LB, Breckyn Hager, Austin Westlake
CB, Justin Bickham, Pflugerville
CB, Xavier Lewis, East St. John (Reserve, LA)
S, DeShon Elliott, Rockwall-Heath

2016
QB, Logan Bonner, Rowlett
QB, Tristen Wallace, DeSoto
RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
RB, Sewo Olonilua, Kingwood
RB, Trevor Speights, McAllen Memorial
RB, Devwah Whaley, Beaumont Central
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
WR, Zecharius Nash-Kelly, Round Rock
WR, Herb McGee, Riverside Academy (Reserve, LA)
WR, TJ Vasher, Wichita Falls Rider
OL, Chris Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Darrius Mosley, Killeen
OL, Braxton Webb, San Angelo Central
DE, Mark Jackson, Cibolo Steele
LB, Jordan Carmouche, Manvel
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
LB, Jeff McCulloch, Aldine Davis
LB, Robert Revels, Houston Reagan
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco High
CB, KeShawn Somerville, Pflugerville Hendrickson
CB, Rodarius Williams, Calvary Baptist (Shreveport, LA)
S, Bryan Henderson, Mesquite
S, Louis Kelley, Jr., Pflugerville
ATH, Grayland Arnold, Kountze
ATH, DD Jackson, Cleveland
ATH, Christian Wallace, Katy Tompkins

2017
OL, Walker Little, Bellaire Episcopal
DT, Marvin Wilson, Bellaire Episcopal
LB, Baron Browning, Kennedale

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WR Jaxon Shipley is out with a hamstring injury.

[BlueTiger]

I think we win this game if we had Case McCoy at QB..lol

No excuse being down 17 points when their offense hasn't pissed a drop either except for one jump ball.

[playblair]

rehire GD:lol............texas needs a spread/read option play caller/oc.................. utilize heards read option next season >>>>>>>

[benefactor]

I take an ass beating, but we were fucked on lots of critical calls. Texas was never winning this game.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Swoopes isn't very good and I see nothing in him that suggest that he'll ever be anything better. If we had a decent QB to go along with our solid defense, we would be damn good team.

[ThePop]

Defense will get worse next year with loss of key players. Offense will depend on QB.

Strong has 3 years to find a quarterback or he'll be Muschamp 2.0.

[The Reckoning]

Strong will be fine. Imagine if Mack had this team this year....

[Vito Corleone]

Strong will be fine. Imagine if Mack had this team this year....

Mack would have won more because he wouldn't have kicked anyone off and he get most out of guys by giving them orange slices at the end of every game.

[Kermit]

Diggs played one on the worst games I've seen from him. The whole team shat the bad, but I never thought I'd see that from Diggs.

[leemajors]

I bet those recruits were mighty impressed.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Defensive Coordinator Mark Snyder fired from A&M:

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dftXq

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

We knew it was coming eventually. I wonder will it effect any defensive recruits decision.

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[The Reckoning]

I don't understand...if I was a 5 star QB looking to be the big man on campus I would be first in line for Texas. Maybe I'm delusional who knows.

[bluebellmaniac]

I don't understand...if I was a 5 star QB looking to be the big man on campus I would be first in line for Texas. Maybe I'm delusional who knows.

Texas needs to show that an average or bit above-average QB can excel in this offense and that the O-Line can protect him. 5-Star QB's want to go where there is a track record of success. I'd be understandably wary of going where a QB has recently "retired" from football due to concussions.

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Longhorns likely to head to Texas Bowl, per 24/7. Opponent will be either Aggy or Arky.

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Navarro JUCO defensive end Quincy Vasser texted 247Sports on Saturday afternoon to say he's "75 percent sure" he's going to flip his commitment from Georgia to Texas.

[Bloeddyr10]

A pretty good, but short, spotlight video on WR John Burt. Nothing on his recruitment, but he sounds like a smart kid and like a good leader.

http://watch.scout.com/john-burt-spotlight

The way he holds the ball, is that some sort of secret "Hook 'Em" or is it just a way that WR's hold the balls now a days to show how strong their fingers are?

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Navarro JUCO defensive end Quincy Vasser texted 247Sports on Saturday afternoon to say he's "75 percent sure" he's going to flip his commitment from Georgia to Texas.

Great news and much needed.