2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[the chronic]

William Wilkerson at Scout says LB Anthony Wheeler has a new leader. Since OU was the leader and he was just here, I'd guess it's us.

Wheeler said Texas moved up to co-leader along with OU

[Whisky Dog]

:lol...and you expected them to be world beaters the spring after they gut the staff and start over?

No I don't expect them to be world beaters, on the contrary I expect a 6-5 type season because I believe the conference it better than it was last season and we're basically without a serviceable QB. I just don't believe in Ash at all and a USC program dropout doesn't seem like a guy who will light it up all of a sudden.

I think Swoopes has a chance to be good in 2016, but we're proper fucked for 2014 as far as I can tell.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting the Texas staff will remain in Austin this week instead of hitting the road to recruit. They want to stick around and put their stamp on spring ball by letting all of the players know where they stand going into summer workouts. It's an unusual strategy to not start recruiting immediately once the spring evaluation period starts, but most high schools don't begin spring practice until May anyway. They'll be ready to go next week.

[TFloss32]

Coach Strong recaps the spring game (OrangeBloods):

http://vimeo.com/92425418

[Hook Em 88]

Patterson (LA) HS Star Mykel Jones has Longhorns in top five after visit. http://t.co/JocZlii7Gv

[Bloeddyr10]

LSU commit RB Nicolas Brosette wasn't in attendance for the Spring Game. He told Scout that he would definitely visit soon.

[Bloeddyr10]

Patterson (LA) HS Star Mykel Jones has Longhorns in top five after visit. http://t.co/JocZlii7Gv

"The spring game was great,” Mykel Jones said. “The team looked good and they have room to get even better which Coach [Charlie] Strong will do. I spent a lot of time with coach Strong and he was great, showing us good hospitality. Like I said I talked to coach Strong and coach [Chris] Vaughn and they all loved me and said they need athletes like me to help get the program to that next level.”

”The best part of the trip was spending time with coach Strong and they are definitely in my top five as of now,” Jones said.

[Bloeddyr10]

A couple of free articles from Scout.

2016 WR Devin Duvernay
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1395738.html#.U1UzW0k0Jgk.twitter

2016 OT Greg Little
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1395728.html#.U1UyDsw56Og.twitter

2015 RB/ATH Chris Warren
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1395727.html#.U1Uxzy20mc4.twitter

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas has offered JUCO DE Quincy Vasser of Navarro College. He is originally from New York and committed to Georgia a few days ago. According to 24/7, he will likely take some visits, he is looking for a place that wins and where he can play early. He was at the Spring Game this weekend.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2400558/quincy-vasser

[Blake]

No I don't expect them to be world beaters, on the contrary I expect a 6-5 type season because I believe the conference it better than it was last season and we're basically without a serviceable QB. I just don't believe in Ash at all and a USC program dropout doesn't seem like a guy who will light it up all of a sudden.

I think Swoopes has a chance to be good in 2016, but we're proper fucked for 2014 as far as I can tell.

I think if the horns keep it more a basic smash mouth run geared offense by not asking the QB to do too much, I would expect them to win 9 or 10 and be in the hunt for the conference title.

just too much talent.

[TFloss32]

LSU commit RB Nicolas Brosette wasn't in attendance for the Spring Game. He told Scout that he would definitely visit soon.

DT Kingsley KeKe and CB Holton Hill were also not in attendance.

[TFloss32]

I think if the horns keep it more a basic smash mouth run geared offense by not asking the QB to do too much, I would expect them to win 9 or 10 and be in the hunt for the conference title.

just too much talent.

Even with McCoy at QB last year, UT was able to control the clock when Brown/Gray got going.

Watson makes it his priority to win time of possession, so interested to see how that will factor in along with a much improved defense.

[TFloss32]

2016 OL Greg Little of Allen talks about his visit to UT for the spring game (OrangeBloods):

"It was a blast," said Little about the Texas Spring Game. "I like Coach Wickline a lot; great coach, great man [that] has a lot of character. That's what kind of attracted me to Texas today."

"He sends guys to the league," Little stated about Texas' offensive line coach. "He's very honest and real with you. I like that about him."

"Great fans, good coach, and good offensive line coach because that's someone I'm going to be with a lot," responded Little about what factors he's looking for in his potential school. "Head coach is cool, but the offensive line coach… that's who I want to get to know the most."

"Pretty regularly," said Little, who mentioned Chris Rumph and Wickline as the coaches he talks to the most, about how much he and Texas communicate. "I try to give them a call once a week so seeing how things are going, they keep me updated. Just talking about how they like me, asking me how I've been, the small things."

"I watch my position like left tackle, right tackle and sometimes what the guards do because I never know what I'm going to play in college," he said. "So, that's what I like to watch."

"Honestly, I haven't narrowed it down," Little responded about his college choices. "I'm just trying to soak it all in. I'll probably narrow it down at the end of my next season."

"Coach Strong," stated Little in response to his impression of the Texas program. "Just what he's going to do, his discipline and his attention to details and all the things like that."

[TFloss32]

WR DaMarkus Lodge has his own mail bucket at Cedar Hill High:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BlwYX2PCMAAtMEk.jpg (http://twitter.com/RivalsJason/status/458268060315443202/photo/1)

[TFloss32]

Georgia Tech has 117 people attend their spring game on a rainy Friday night:

http://cdn.bloguin.com/crystalballrun/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2014/04/Georgia-Tech-attendance-593x356.jpg

[TFloss32]

A&M has offered 2016 S Deontay Anderson of Manvel.

[Blake]

Georgia Tech has 117 people attend their spring game on a rainy Friday night:

http://cdn.bloguin.com/crystalballrun/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2014/04/Georgia-Tech-attendance-593x356.jpg

Wow. Just take their football program away if they're that apathetic.

[playblair]

458472427841138688

:clap

[Bloeddyr10]

Saw this on Shaggy. I don't know who made it or why, but it is awesome!
http://imageshack.com/a/img843/1346/ffjp.gif

[TFloss32]

Read on Inside Texas this morning that QB/ATH JW Ketchum has been placed in an alternative school. The report was talking about QB depth and QB recruiting so he was only mentioned briefly, but not sure how hard UT will pursue him going forward knowing this. No word when he'll return to Fort Bend Marshall.

[Vito Corleone]

Read on Inside Texas this morning that QB/ATH JW Ketchum has been placed in an alternative school. The report was talking about QB depth and QB recruiting so he was only mentioned briefly, but not sure how hard UT will pursue him going forward knowing this. No word when he'll return to Fort Bend Marshall.

The real question is why? Is it for grade improvement, is he in a situation where he needs to be removed from a bad influence, or is he in trouble?

[TFloss32]

Ricky Williams interviews Coach Strong:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIsxd0xs8gE&feature=player_embedded

[TFloss32]

Comin' on Strong Tour makes its first stop in Fort Worth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dexpUL-hUFI

[Bloeddyr10]

Top 2016 QB Jacob Eason of Lake Stevens Senior (WA.) are thinking about visiting Texas for a Camp visit during the summer, per 24/7. His father played for Notre Dame, so he grew up being a fan of them, but says he has no favorites. Eason checked in as the 5th overall prospect in 24/7's early 2016 rankings.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Eason-47621

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2018903/highlights/86966375

[BlueTiger]

Saw this on Shaggy. I don't know who made it or why, but it is awesome!
http://imageshack.com/a/img843/1346/ffjp.gif

That is awesome. I can see that being used a alot if the season goes well.

[benefactor]

Comin' on Strong Tour makes its first stop in Fort Worth:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dexpUL-hUFI
:tu

Can't wait until Thursday.

[TFloss32]

Interesting post from the A&M 24/7 site:

"We’d be lying if we said the recent Aggie Football arrests are not affecting recruiting. Truthfully, there are families concerned about the discipline issues that have occurred this spring and those incidents have also allowed competing schools to use that against A&M when recruiting players like 5-star DT Daylon Mack.

This explains some of the recent Tweets from the Gladewater defender.

We’re not alluding to a decommitment from the All-American but it’s worth noting that the month of May is always a time in the recruiting cycle where you see kids second guess their commitment at times. That’s because colleges are doing their due diligence during the spring recruiting period and prospects that enjoy the process tend to get excited about all the attention again.

The Texas staff has reached out to the Mack family and want him to visit soon. This is something that Daylon may entertain over the next few months so we wanted to give you all the heads up so it doesn’t catch anyone off guard if he does make it down to Austin.

Many people close to Daylon’s recruitment, including family members, feel like A&M will still be his ultimate destination. However, it’s safe to say that Mack will be evaluating the Aggie defense closely next season, and depending on how things go, could affect where things stand in a positive or negative way."

[TFloss32]

From 24/7, a source told them CB Kris Boyd may have committed on Saturday had he showed up in Austin:

“Texas is in a good place for him,” said the source. “There was a chance that he just went ahead and shut everything down and committed. He would like to get committed and enrolled early. He’s focusing on choosing his best bet.”

“He was very upset that he wasn’t able to go to the spring game.”

[TFloss32]

Update on DE/LB Bo Wallace of River Ridge, LA after visiting Austin for the spring game (24/7):

“Things with my recruitment have changed after visiting (Texas),” Wallace said. “I’m still thinking so I haven’t said anything yet publicly, but they have changed now. I’m just keeping things to myself right now until I see more, but there’s no doubt that the visit to Texas changed things."

“It helped them a lot,” he added. “The campus was beautiful and the coaching staff was very cool.”

“Oh it’s going to be a while,” Wallace told Horns247. “I’m waiting until signing day.”

[TFloss32]

DT Du'Vonta Lampkin of Cypress Falls just de-committed from Oklahoma.

[Needs More Bourbon]

DT Du'Vonta Lampkin of Cypress Falls just de-committed from Oklahoma.

Based on tweets between him and Otaro Alaka, it sounds like he may have silently committed to A&M.

https://i.imgur.com/BXj3IIV.png

[Needs More Bourbon]

We may have a new juco target. Pat Thomas, a QB at Georgia Military College, tweeted this illuminating comment today:


@PatrickThomasJr: UT ?

He and Shawn Watson followed each other today, so there's been some contact. He visited Louisville last week but doesn't have an offer from them.

http://247sports.com/Player/Pat-Thomas-35461
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1361847/highlights/85638385

[Blake]

What's going on with OU that they're losing recruits? I would have thought after beating Bama that they'd have a great recruiting season.

[Blake]

Texas's pro day did not go well, as the offense struggled throughout the day and were unimpressive. In fact, A&M commit and current Tech target Jordan Davis left at halftime it was so bad. This may be good for the Red Raiders in picking up some in-state talent from the Longhorns.

http://www.vivathematadors.com/2014/4/22/5627216/possible-red-raiders-a-weekly-recruiting-update-4-22-14

Is this for reals?

[pgardn]

The real question is why? Is it for grade improvement, is he in a situation where he needs to be removed from a bad influence, or is he in trouble?

Alternative school in almost all Texas HS means he Fd up. And probably badly, like this probably was not his first time in trouble. An academic student can kiss an academic school goodbye with this on record.

[ThePop]

Is this for reals?

Yes but you don't want him. On multiple interviews he's talked about the importance of DJ's in practice.

[ColinB]

Yes but you don't want him. On multiple interviews he's talked about the importance of DJ's in practice.

:lol What the hell.

[Sisk]

Yes but you don't want him. On multiple interviews he's talked about the importance of DJ's in practice.

Huge red flag.

[DMX7]

Yes but you don't want him. On multiple interviews he's talked about the importance of DJ's in practice.

lol

[TFloss32]

We may have a new juco target. Pat Thomas, a QB at Georgia Military College, tweeted this illuminating comment today:



He and Shawn Watson followed each other today, so there's been some contact. He visited Louisville last week but doesn't have an offer from them.

http://247sports.com/Player/Pat-Thomas-35461
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1361847/highlights/85638385

Great find. Interesting timing because OrangeBloods mentioned UT looking to bring in another QB for the 2014 season in addition to Wittek. This kid matches that description.

[TFloss32]

Based on tweets between him and Otaro Alaka, it sounds like he may have silently committed to A&M.

https://i.imgur.com/BXj3IIV.png

Unless he was just offered by A&M, he will have a hard time committing.

[the chronic]

Unless he was just offered by A&M, he will have a hard time committing.

According to 247 a&m mods their coaches are going to be visiting Lampkin's high school

[the chronic]

Huge red flag.

Obviously wanting to have fun at practice and liking vibe of DJ is no red flag. That said you'd rather hear somebody's primary reason to choose your school is because best shot at NFL, the coaches develop players, to play for championships, etc, versus talking about how you like DJ at practice and it's not a grind like at other schools.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DT Bryce English is no longer committed to Texas.

[Bloeddyr10]

OrangeBloods reporting DT Bryce English is no longer committed to Texas.

I can live with that! Hopefully Claude Mathis understands and don't go all West Orange-Stark on the coaches (granted those stories are true).

For the second time in a few months, he have removed the "University of Texas commit" from his Twitter Bio. Hopefully OB has moret han that.

[Needs More Bourbon]

For the second time in a few months, he have removed the "University of Texas commit" from his Twitter Bio. Hopefully OB has moret han that.

247 is saying it now, too.
JeffHowe247: Per DeSoto HC Claude Mathis, three-star DT Bryce English is no longer committed to the #Longhorns

[TFloss32]

Recent quotes from DT Daylon Mack (24/7):

“I’ve always had big interest in them (Texas),” Mack said. “But production on the field is going to be big to me on some schools I’m looking at right now.”

“I think they'll improve,” he said. “Seeing them win ten games would be nice. If that happened it would be something to look at.”

“I think I will (visit Texas) at some point,” Mack told Horns247.

[TFloss32]

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

“Nothing is really going on right now,” Burt said. “I’m not taking any visits right now or anything. Texas is still the leader and I’m just thinking it over. Behind them is Florida State, Auburn, Florida and Miami, but they [Texas] are up there right now.”

“We spoke for a while,” said Burt. “We just talked about some different stuff, but he (Coach Vaughn) told me that he would be coming out to see me the second week of our spring ball. They want me to get back down to Austin, too. I’m not sure when it will be, but probably over the summer or an official.”

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying TE Devonaire Clarington of Hialeah, FL still has legitimate interest in Texas and there is a plan in place for him to visit Austin this summer. No date has been set at this time.

[ThePop]

THE KRAKEN. ‏@DeShonElliott_4
Texas has discipline. A&M is a circus.

Naturally he deleted this after the aggy backlash on twitter

[the chronic]

THE KRAKEN. ‏@DeShonElliott_4
Texas has discipline. A&M is a circus.

Naturally he deleted this after the aggy backlash on twitter


ags bringing in 'the program' which is essentially their own hell week in boot camp style.

the irony of copying off strong after all the negative recruiting for strong being too demanding, etc.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Aggy

[TFloss32]

TCU WR Brandon Carter arrested for marijuana possession:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/04/tcus-brandon-carter-arrested-for-marijuana-possession.html/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Mr. Peabody]

Great find. Interesting timing because OrangeBloods mentioned UT looking to bring in another QB for the 2014 season in addition to Wittek. This kid matches that description.

This morning Ketch said that report was a false alarm. It would be nice if they were looking at him. They need the depth.

[TFloss32]

This morning Ketch said that report was a false alarm. It would be nice if they were looking at him. They need the depth.

Good to know.

[Sisk]

Obviously wanting to have fun at practice and liking vibe of DJ is no red flag. That said you'd rather hear somebody's primary reason to choose your school is because best shot at NFL, the coaches develop players, to play for championships, etc, versus talking about how you like DJ at practice and it's not a grind like at other schools.

In those same interviews he mentions the horns not having a QB to distribute the ball. He listed a number of reasons as to why he prefers A&M.

[Vito Corleone]

In those same interviews he mentions the horns not having a QB to distribute the ball. He listed a number of reasons as to why he prefers A&M.

I wonder what he would have thought of Vince Young if he saw him as a freshmen? Swoops is no VY but I won't judge him until he has more time to develop.

[BlueTiger]

In those same interviews he mentions the horns not having a QB to distribute the ball.

That makes no sense to me because what exactly does A&M have at QB?

[Sisk]

I wonder what he would have thought of Vince Young if he saw him as a freshmen? Swoops is no VY but I won't judge him until he has more time to develop.

Wasn't Swoopes being moved to TE before Ash got injured? I could be wrong, but I could almost swear I read that.


That makes no sense to me because what exactly does A&M have at QB?

As far as proven QBs? Nothing. However, Sumlin is choosing between a 5A TX HS State Champion and the #1 PP QB recruit of the 2014 class.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying RB Rodney Anderson has de-committed from A&M.

[the chronic]

In those same interviews he mentions the horns not having a QB to distribute the ball. He listed a number of reasons as to why he prefers A&M.

Many recruits commented on Davis on pay sites and a common theme is he talked about DJ and not wanting a grind from multiple sources. I also heard comments of the sort from guys sitting with recruits as it was apparently discssued amongst many of them - so not just going off an interview. Guess the impression some guys got is he is not somebody excited to put in hard work. Who knows, they could be biased in truth.

That said I find the QB comment odd being A&M faces an equally dire situation at QB. Swoopes' performance wasn't that meaningful being he will be 3rd / 4th string when season starts - but certainly agree if I was recruit it wouldn't have gotten me fired up.

[Sisk]

24/7 saying RB Rodney Anderson has de-committed from A&M.

Color me surprised. Brice Jones says he's confident A&M gets him back... long way to go and such. But it just seems like it's pretty rare for a kid to end up at a school he decommitted from.

[playblair]

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[Needs More Bourbon]

Wasn't Swoopes being moved to TE before Ash got injured? I could be wrong, but I could almost swear I read that.

Not as far as I know, but a position change seems inevitable. He's too intriguing an athlete to waste as third-string QB.

[the chronic]

24/7 saying RB Rodney Anderson has de-committed from A&M.


Inferesting side note - Daylon Mack removed all A&M stuff from twitter (no mention of being commit, A&M centric pics gone, etc)

[TFloss32]

Inferesting side note - Daylon Mack removed all A&M stuff from twitter (no mention of being commit, A&M centric pics gone, etc)

Not a Twitter guy so I can't confirm, but I read his most recent follows on Twitter are Bedford, Rumph and Chambers.

Anyone know?

[TFloss32]

459173079462060033

Love the artwork, but is UT hiring 8 year-olds to write these notes?!

[the chronic]

Not a Twitter guy so I can't confirm, but I read his most recent follows on Twitter are Bedford, Rumph and Chambers.

Anyone know?


Yeah just confirmed he just started following them all recently.

[TFloss32]

Paging benefactor...

How was Strong's showing in Tyler?!

[TFloss32]

Yeah just confirmed he just started following them all recently.

Thanks, bud. Good to know.

[TFloss32]

Here are five guys 24/7 sees as potential offers during the spring evaluation period:

QB, Quinten Dormady, Boerne
WR, Carlos Strickland, Dallas Skyline
OL, Madison Akamnonu, Arlington Bowie
DT, Ross Donelly, Cy-Fair
S, PJ Locke, Beaumont Central

[TFloss32]

Update on OL Madison Akamnonu of Arlington Bowie (24/7):

“Coach (Joe) Wickline told me that he’s going to come see me then,” Akamnonu told Horns247. “He will be up here on Tuesday to watch me practice and to visit with me and my coaches. I’m really looking forward to that and I want to show him just what I can do.”

“I’m not going to lie, that would be a big deal,” he said. “A very big deal if they offered. It would shoot them right up to the top. That would be great.”

“Most importantly I want to go somewhere with an engineering program,” said Akamnonu. “I want to go to a place that has one of the best engineering programs out there actually. A good education is the biggest thing for me. Besides that though, just a place that I know I’ll get good coaching on the offensive line and a place that has talented recruits. All of that combined is what I want."

“I plan to make my decision sometime this summer,” he added. “I want to get it out of the way so I don’t have to worry about anything going into my senior year.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from K Drew Galitz of Rowlett (teammate of DE Charles Omenihu) after attending the spring game last weekend (24/7):

“Coach (Chris) Vaughn told me I was their main and only guy,” Galitz said. “Basically they're just waiting until spring to watch me in person and then we’re going from there.”

“If they offered me I would talk to my parents about it and then probably go ahead and commit,” he told Horns247. “I’m being recruited by Texas A&M, LSU, Auburn, Tennessee, Colorado and Toledo too, but Texas is my favorite.”

“I love the campus and the fans and the colors are great,” Galitz said. “The coaching staff is probably one of the best staffs I’ve ever been around. I like Coach (Charlie) Strong’s new rules, too. It’s just that the program is one of the best in the nation. They’ve had a lot of success and they win, which is what I like.”

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Watson is scheduled to stop by Boerne High on May 7th to watch QB Quinten Dormady throw.

Dormady is already scheduled to attend the QB camp in June.

[TFloss32]

Another name to look out for on the OL is Connor Williams of Coppell. He was just offered by OU this morning and attended the spring game on Saturday (24/7):

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2021811/#highlights/124964379

“I thought the visit (to Texas) was really neat,” Williams said. “It was a cool school and a lot of people were there. They have a good fan base there. And it looks like they have a good team."

He continued, “I visited with Coach (Joe) Wickline for a few minutes. He asked me my weight and said that I looked good. He wants to get a chance and come up and see me within a few weeks.”

“Well I have seven offers and OU and Michigan are coming soon to watch me,” he said. “I’m really looking for a good school with good academics and a good football team.”

“I haven’t put together a schedule for the summer, but I know I am going to try and make a Texas camp and a Stanford camp,” he said.

[TFloss32]

A&M's 24/7 site on DT Daylon Mack:

"Wouldn't be surprised to see him open things up for a short period."

[TFloss32]

Coach Strong hits Houston. Good to see some of the former players show up:

http://www.texassports.com/news/2014/4/24/FB_0424145015.aspx?path=football

[the chronic]

A&M's 24/7 site on DT Daylon Mack:

"Wouldn't be surprised to see him open things up for a short period."


Think that's putting it lightly. He's already been taking visits and talking to other schools regularly for months ie Auburn, LSU, etc. And now he removed his 'A&M commit' from his online profile. He also told Inside Texas he is not "100% committed". The distancing seems to be getting progressively stronger.

[TFloss32]

Coach Watson did end up making contact with JUCO QB Pat Thomas. I'd say the staff isn't too confident in Ash's health or Swoopes' development if they accept two transfers at QB. Quotes from Thomas (OrangeBloods):

"Yeah, they did. Coach (Shawn) Watson reached out to me the day before yesterday," Thomas said. "Just basically that they finished spring ball and they're evaluating the quarterbacks they have and feel like they need to bring in another QB. He told me of all the guys he evaluated I was the best prospect. He was just asking me my situation about when I'm trying to make a decision."

"Actually, I was supposed to graduate in December but I ended up having to take two more classes. I was done in winter quarter about February," he stated. "I initially signed with UAB but they had a coaching change and I got released."

"Initially during my recruiting it was, but once I signed with UAB they stopped," responded Thomas about a lot of schools contacting him. "I just took a visit to Louisville last week. Right now, that is my No. 1 school. I think this is where that came from - when I visited Louisville the Texas staff found out. Right now the timing is urgent. I'm not sure if they want to make it urgent. Texas just came out of nowhere in the last few days. I've been open to everyone. I've heard from some smaller schools. I did just take a visit to Louisville and they are no. 1. But he (Watson) was telling me they'd meet with the coaching staff and decide quickly about offering me or bringing me in for a visit."

"One thing I was telling coach Watson: I'm not a high school player," said Thomas. "I'm coming out of a JUCO and things are more urgent. I'm not going to pick a school just for the name. I basically haven't had enough time with anyone from Texas. From when I talked to Coach Watson, no one (other schools) else has reached out to me. It's a big possibility that Texas is interested but nothing is official about an offer or visit yet. I felt like they were really interested."

"Competing with everyone isn't a thing I'm worried about," the Georgia prospect said. "The thing is right now I'm trying to get the ball rolling and get in school which is why I want to decide in May. If Texas comes in the picture right now, they have to offer me more than what Louisville can right now - coming in and being able to compete, and play, and get the starting position at quarterback. I watched some of the Spring Game. I can compete right away. I'm going from UAB a smaller school to a bigger school. Originally I felt like I should be at a bigger school, but it didn't happen that way. I want to take advantage of that now. Texas came out of nowhere. If Texas is really interested in me, they have to show me that as well. And I told Coach Watson that and he said he'd get back to me. Honestly, they have to make a move before Louisville because I'm ready to sign with Louisville."

[TFloss32]

Think that's putting it lightly. He's already been taking visits and talking to other schools regularly for months ie Auburn, LSU, etc. And now he removed his 'A&M commit' from his online profile. He also told Inside Texas he is not "100% committed". The distancing seems to be getting progressively stronger.

Texas is obviously back on his radar and there's a loooooong way to go before even discussing him being a Longhorn, but Coach Rumph recruiting him is starting to remind me of Coach Bo recruiting Malcom (and Rumph is better than Bo). I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Just Mack de-committing from A&M has potential to affect a handful of others, so it will make the 2015 cycle more exciting. Right now he strikes me as that kid who ends up signing with the hot team.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Any Rivals subscribers able to see this post?


Rivals250 linebacker Anthony Wheeler has his top five, and a leader, but he is also keeping an eye on a few other top programs. (https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=880&script=%2Fcontent%2Easp&cid=1634213)


Another thing on Twitter that stood out was this tweet:


WVWilkerson: Was 2016 4-star DB @MaydenII (Jared Mayden) close to committing over the weekend? More on @HornsDigest: http://texas.scout.com/2/1396713.html #Hookem #UT
But I know enough to know the answer to those question-style teases is "Yes" 90% of the time.


Finally, Kyler Murray tweeted "May 1st," which, if it's recruiting-related, is probably when he'll make his decision.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Texas is obviously back on his radar and there's a loooooong way to go before even discussing him being a Longhorn, but Coach Rumph recruiting him is starting to remind me of Coach Bo recruiting Malcom (and Rumph is better than Bo). I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Just Mack de-committing from A&M has potential to affect a handful of others, so it will make the 2015 cycle more exciting. Right now he strikes me as that kid who ends up signing with the hot team.

Yep. If he makes a quick flip before the season, it wouldn't surprise me if he flipped once more before NSD. He's going to end up with the flavor of the month, which may not be Alabama or A&M after this season. (Not that we will be either.)

[rjv]

Texas is obviously back on his radar and there's a loooooong way to go before even discussing him being a Longhorn, but Coach Rumph recruiting him is starting to remind me of Coach Bo recruiting Malcom (and Rumph is better than Bo). I can't wait to see how this unfolds. Just Mack de-committing from A&M has potential to affect a handful of others, so it will make the 2015 cycle more exciting. Right now he strikes me as that kid who ends up signing with the hot team.

undoubtedly winning resolves everything.

[TFloss32]

From the article on LB Anthony Wheeler (Rivals):

"It's (the top five) pretty much still intact," Wheeler said. "It's pretty much the same. I'm just trying to wait to get about three or four more offers and visit other schools also."

"OU is standing out right now," Wheeler said. "It was just when I went over there I had a good sync with them, a good connection with the coaches and I got to talk to a few of the former players, and I got to talk to a true freshman who got a lot of playing time. He had a great freshman career. I just liked the process over there."

"Right now it's probably been Texas, OU and Baylor," Wheeler said. "They've been hitting me up on Twitter and have been telling me to call them. I've been talking to coach Strong probably about every week and talking to coach Kish from OU on Twitter about every week, and I've been talking with coach Gush from Baylor every week also."

"I know for sure I'm going to try and go down to Ole Miss during the summer and Alabama and probably get up to Michigan," Wheeler said.

"I'd like a Notre Dame, LSU, and Stanford offer," Wheeler said.

"My thought process would probably be just a good educational school, a good facility, a good family atmosphere," Wheeler said. "And I'll just see how my family feels about it and how I feel about it, about the coaches and the players welcoming the new freshmen."

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, JUCO QB Pat Thomas signed with Louisville today.

[Mr. Peabody]

Per 24/7, JUCO QB Pat Thomas signed with Louisville today.

He wasn't lying when he said Texas would have to move quickly.

[TFloss32]

LB Darrin Kirkland of Indianapolis, IN has decided to move his commitment date back to August.

He was originally scheduled to decide May 30th. Texas offered on Easter Sunday.

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrin-Kirkland-Jr-32396

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2739604/#highlights/69484390

[TFloss32]

CB Jaylon Lane of Nacogdoches has been offered by Florida State.

[TFloss32]

Just an FYI for OL recruiting. The newest national 24/7 rankings for these guys:

OL, Patrick Vahe, Euless Trinity = #124
OL, Ronnie Major, Huntsville = #160
OL, Madison Akamnonu, Arlington Bowie = #165
OL, Toby Weathersby, Spring Westfield = #172

[BlueTiger]

LHN: Charlie Strong visits Longhorn Weekly
http://youtu.be/IA_4iU5moSE

LHN 2014 SPRING GAME ALL ACCESS
http://youtu.be/Qy4G_oKO4Zo

[benefactor]

Just got back. Will post a few pictures shortly.

[benefactor]

Pretty easy to figure out where to go once I pulled up to the hotel.

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/10153027_10200864527575458_5356241699777751700_n.j pg

The bus.

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10270316_10200864526895441_8472787544076357829_n.j pg

Coach Strong signing posters.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t1.0-9/10309204_10200864525095396_3134018615961287790_n.j pg?oh=1762e8445bdbf8076aacd8147e0a8ea2&oe=53D51CF8
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10176000_10200864523975368_8217055023424906303_n.j pg

Room was a bit small. Could have picked a better venue but it worked out ok.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/10151418_10200864510095021_1529290931528495722_n.j pg

Tim Crowder and Tre Newton. They said Earl was there but I never saw him. Surprising he didn't come out and at least acknowledge the crowd.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10296568_10200864508614984_7010066107465799023_n.j pg
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/10155666_10200864507814964_6125889287548003656_n.j pg

Coach Strong on stage. Said a lot of standard issue motivational stuff but he has a solid stage presence and it's easy to see why the kids warm up to him so easily. Really has the feel of a guy you could just sit down and shoot the shit with.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1422493_10200864505334902_4058363223203765517_n.jp g

Coach Moorer

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/10314657_10200864504174873_8962161436786163781_n.j pg

Tre Newton and I.

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/l/t1.0-9/10259736_10200864502654835_6423612774058584334_n.j pg

[Blake]

Very nice.

[ColinB]

Good stuff benefactor. Thanks for posting man. :toast

[TFloss32]

Good stuff benefactor. Thanks for posting man. :toast

+1

[ThePop]

You didn't shit your pants when you saw Moorer?

[benefactor]

You didn't shit your pants when you saw Moorer?
He was standing behind me the whole time Strong was talking and I had no idea until Strong acknowledged him during his speech. I wanted to get a picture of him but I was hesitant because I he just gives you that uneasy feeling...like he might take the phone from you and shove it up your ass. I finally worked up the nerve and slid backwards a bit and snapped a shot of him. It was definitely and uncomfortable few seconds though.

[the chronic]

LB Darrin Kirkland of Indianapolis, IN has decided to move his commitment date back to August.

He was originally scheduled to decide May 30th. Texas offered on Easter Sunday.

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrin-Kirkland-Jr-32396

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2739604/#highlights/69484390

From the article -


Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence Central Top247 linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. will not make his college decision at the end of May as originally planned.

Michigan, Ole Miss, Penn State and Tennessee were considered the favorites for the nation's No. 6 inside linebacker, who picked up recent offers from Nebraska and Texas.

"Need more time to evaluate my options," Kirkland said, adding he'll release a top eight on Sunday.
"Just want to give the school that I haven't seen a fair shake."

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods mentioned in their latest War Room they think CB Holton Hill of Houston Lamar will be the next commitment.

Even went as far as saying he's already a silent commitment.

[the chronic]

Daylon Mack told Auburns 247 site that he's going to watch Texas intently this year. In particular he plans on watching DT Malcom Brown closely.

Scout also stated Mack may be wavering in his commitment and that Auburn in top group with Texas.

[TFloss32]

Nice quotes from OL Elijah Rodriguez of Cypress Creek who Texas picked up late in 2014 (OrangeBloods):

"It was a very hard decision," Rodriguez said about changing his commitment from Colorado to Texas. "It took a lot of prayer and thought. I never expected UT to come through with an offer with the coaching change and everything. It was a huge blessing. A few of the major reasons were: I get to be closer to home; UT has been my dream school ever since I've been a little kid… whenever they called me I was ecstatic about it. Once I committed to Colorado, I didn't want to switch because when I tell someone I want to do something, I want to stick with that. I just felt like for my future UT would be the best option. From the academic standpoint, I want to be a mechanical engineer and hopefully get into the oil industry, so it would be great to have a degree from Texas. My family has gone to school here. My grandpa played football on the team way back when, and my brother is going to walk on the football team so I get to play with him. He's going to do probably center or guard."

"I've been working out hard and doing everything I'm making sure I finish off strong with my grades," he said. "Sometimes you have to fight off "senioritis" a little bit. Thank God I've been doing a decent job at that. I'm so excited. I'm nervous too because I know it's going to be a lot of hard work, but I'm really excited to be a part of it. I've been hearing a lot of great things about what they're doing here with Coach Strong, and I'm so excited to be a part of that. Every time I'm working out I'm like, 'Should I do this extra rep? I'm going to UT next year I have to do the extra rep.' So, I keep that in my mind."

"I've gained about 10 pounds. I weigh 290 now. They said just gain as much weight as I can muscle-wise and stay fast and athletic. I'm going to do my job, very coachable, always want to be the best. I'm going to do whatever I can to be a leader."

[TFloss32]

Daylon Mack told Auburns 247 site that he's going to watch Texas intently this year. In particular he plans on watching DT Malcom Brown closely.

Scout also stated Mack may be wavering in his commitment and that Auburn in top group with Texas.

I'd push that angle hard if I were Coach Rumph. Watch Malcom.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I'd push that angle hard if I were Coach Rumph. Watch Malcom.

No kidding. Doesn't really look like you could go wrong watching Tank either.

[TFloss32]

Pic of CB Keivon Ramsey from last weekend:

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

[Needs More Bourbon]

Alabama came by to see Texas commit DE Charles Omenihu today, according to his Twitter.

@Charles_94: Humbling experience ...
@Charles_94: Still feel nervous and they left like 15 mins ago


https://i.imgur.com/STGAho6.png?1

[TFloss32]

Update on DT/DE Sterling Johnson of Clayton, NC ( 24/7):

“I talked to Coach (Chris) Rumph last week. He’s a good guy and he is a funny person,” Johnson said. “We talked about how the workouts were coming and how the defense was doing. They kind of want me to be like Jackson Jeffcoat."

“(Texas) is definitely important to me,” he added. “So far my leader is Tennessee, but Texas, I’m definitely going to give them a hard look."

“First of all, everything is bigger in Texas and that includes football and how everyone there takes it a lot more serious,” Johnson said. “The coaching staff is really good. I feel like Coach Strong is going to lead them to at least nine if not ten wins this year, easily. I feel like their defense is going to be better back to where it was before they hit their decline.”

“I’m trying to get out to Clemson, Ohio State, Penn State, Ole Miss, Texas, Florida, Florida State and back down to Alabama,” he said. “I’m not quite sure when I’ll visit Texas, but it will be during the summer for sure."

“I’m looking for a couple more schools to offer me and I will take a couple more visits. Then I will make a decision around the fall sometime. I’m hoping Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M come through with an offer.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from JUCO TE Andrew Davis of Iowa Western C.C. (24/7):

“I’m mainly interested in Illinois and Texas,” said Davis. “I’m especially interested in Texas though for sure. Their offensive style matches what I’m looking for, so I’m definitely interested.”

“I thinking I’m going to take an unofficial visit there (Texas) this summer sometime,” he said. “Probably sometime in June.”

“I’m just not sure right now when I want to make a decision or who I would pick,” Davis said.

[TFloss32]

DT Darrion Daniels of Dallas Bishop Dunne talks about where things stand with Texas (24/7):

“I expect some coaches will be coming by pretty soon, but usually when schools come by it's usually by surprise. I don’t know until that day that they are coming,” Daniels said. “I’m going to do the majority of my visits during the summer.”

“I haven’t received any calls yet, but I talked to Coach (Charlie) Strong, Coach (Bruce) Chambers and Coach (Chris) Rumph a few times,” Daniels said. “I think the last time was probably about two weeks ago."

“They just told me about how much they want me and how I’m a perfect fit for UT. They were just keeping it into my ear.”

“I have a pretty good relationship with Coach Rumph. He’s really cool,” Daniels said. “He seems like a very aggressive coach, but he also showed me how that if I come to UT that I don’t have to come to him for just academics or just for football, he said I could come to him for anything and any time I need him."

“That really did something for me,” he added. “I like when coaches want to deal with not just your football life with somebody, but also a personal life.”

“As of now, all of the schools have my attention right now,” he said. “It’s just the simple fact that the schools that I visited I am really impressed with.”

[Bloeddyr10]

LB Darrin Kirkland of Indianapolis, IN has decided to move his commitment date back to August.

He was originally scheduled to decide May 30th. Texas offered on Easter Sunday.

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrin-Kirkland-Jr-32396

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2739604/#highlights/69484390

In a Michigan recruiting article on 24/7, the writer says he is lead to believe that it is the Texas offer that pushed back Kirklands decision date. He also thinks that it is possible that Texas becomes a real player in his recruitment alongside Michigan and Tennessee, who seems to be the leaders right now.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Reposting myself from Shaggy: I think we may reconnect with Cali QB Travis Waller. Hear me out.

First, he said the other day that Oregon — who is at 57% to land him on 247's Crystal Ball — has backed off lately (possibly because of Kyler Murray).

Second, he said this to 247 back in mid-March:


“Growing up, I was a big Texas fan so I was always watching their games a lot. I like their style of play for sure. They utilize the quarterback a lot and I definitely believe I can help them win games. Right now my coach is trying to reach out to them so hopefully he’ll get back to me."

Finally, and most important, Shawn Watson followed him on Twitter today.

http://247sports.com/Player/Travis-Waller-35666
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1328146/highlights/88524377

[Bloeddyr10]

A few quote and notes from QB Kai Locksley of Gilman (MD.), per 24/7.

Locksley said that Texas was one of the 5-6 schools that made him feel like he was the biggest priority.

"Texas, I love Coach (Charlie) Strong," Locksley said. "I've known him since he worked with my father at Florida. I know what type of guy he is. He's a player's coach, and he gets the job done, and he's a real hardworking coach."

"Hopefully after the Texas and Baylor swing I'll be able to see the schools I can really see myself playing for, and recycle through that top six or five and narrow it down to three and make a choice."

Locksley also told 24/7, that he would like to make his decision before his senior season begins.

[Hook Em 88]

hamiltonESPN: If a fan of #Baylor #Oklahoma #Texas #gigem #Michigan #Oregon #UCLA #Stanford #Notre Dame...you are in it for #ESPN300 No. 70 (RB) Soso Jamabo

[Blake]

(RB) Soso Jamabo

Sounds pretty average to me.

[Hook Em 88]

Highlights of Texas' 2015 OL commit Patrick Vahe of Euless Trinity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmKxQWgx2Zw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Love the intensity and the idea of what he can become under Wickline.

[TFloss32]

According to his Twitter, Texas will be by North Forney today to see TE Hunter Herndon.

He is committed to Rice as a QB, but he was in Austin for the spring game.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1760758/highlights/91724377

[TFloss32]

LSU has offered 2016 S Deontay Anderson of Manvel.

[TFloss32]

24/7 talks about Texas' chances with newly available RB Rodney Anderson of Katy:

“He’ll still be looking at Texas A&M, but I wouldn’t be so sure he goes back there,” the source said. “I know Alabama, Texas, LSU, Oklahoma and maybe one or two more are schools that can definitely be in it if they choose to be.”

“That will be key for Texas,” the source said. “They’ll need to spend some time with him and then go from there. They definitely could have a good shot though if they press him.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Coach Vaughn will be in Newton today to see CB Roney Elam work out.

[Bloeddyr10]

A few quotes from DT Daylon Mack of Gladewater, per Scout.

"I'm still committed to them (A&M). I am looking at a couple of things right now though," Mack said.

"Just (looking through) some things in the process and some schools," he said. "I can't tell you all the schools but Texas is one of them."

[Hook Em 88]

Any new updates on Kam Martin?

[TFloss32]

A few quotes from DT Daylon Mack of Gladewater, per Scout.

"I'm still committed to them (A&M). I am looking at a couple of things right now though," Mack said.

"Just (looking through) some things in the process and some schools," he said. "I can't tell you all the schools but Texas is one of them."


bloeddyr-

Do you have a sub over there? If so, what you do think so far?

[TFloss32]

Any new updates on Kam Martin?

24/7 saying Coach Vaughn will be at Port Arthur Memorial today.

My feeling is the Texas staff may like a few 2016 RBs more than Martin right now.

[TFloss32]

Update on traveling coaches from 24/7....

-Coach Jean-Mary was in Aledo to see WR Ryan Newsome.

-Coach Rumph will be in Rockwall to see RB/ATH Chris Warren III.

-Unknown staff stopped by Burton to see ATH Louis Brown.

[The Reckoning]

http://hornsillustrated.com/cleveland-browns-try-vince-young/


vince young trying out again...this time for browns

[Bloeddyr10]

bloeddyr-

Do you have a sub over there? If so, what you do think so far?

No. I saw a free article earlier today. I did see an "offer" from Scout a few days ago, about paying for one month ($5) and get two more months for free. I don't know if the offer is still out there, but you could give it a try.

I'm considering taken the offer. From my understanding, ever since Wilkerson got hired, their quality has risen. My only "problem" is that it doesn't seem like they have in-depth articles. All the articles seems short. Also, I don't know what they have to offer outside of the recruiting updates. That's one of the reasons why I like 24/7 with all their "Daily 5" and "2-4-7" articles. Great reads.

[Blake]

Update on traveling coaches from 24/7....

-Coach Jean-Mary was in Aledo to see WR Ryan Newsome.


Don't do it Ryan. Listen to Jarrett.

[Blake]

Charlie Strong to be on the local show with Sheen on Ticket 760 sometime in next 30 minutes.

You can I heart radio it if out of town.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas mentioned OL Curtis Riser as an attrition candidate this afternoon because of his position on the depth chart. They think he's looking to transfer to Houston. Also, they are currently leaning towards both RB Daje Johnson and RB Joe Bergeron being unable to recover from their academic issues leaving them ineligible for 2014.

[ThePop]

So many busts from Desoto.

[Hook Em 88]

@NBrossette: The University of Texas showing me a lot of love!! ���������� #Blessed http://t.co/qzfhYgD8bD

[TFloss32]

The latest tweet from DT Du'Vonta Lampkin:

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

[TFloss32]

First two visits of the day according to 24/7...

-Coach Rumph is at Rowlett to see DE Charles Omenihu and K Drew Galitz.

-Coach Wickline is in Euless to see OL Patrick Vahe.

[TFloss32]

Update from a source close to CB Holton Hill on where things are with his recruitment (24/7):

“I think it’s just a matter of time,” said the source. “When he talks about Texas, he really talks about them highly, a lot more than any other school. He talks about other schools too, don’t get me wrong, but he’s not as enthusiastic about them as he is about Texas."

“It’s going to be either Texas or the Aggies, but at this point I think he’s all Texas,” the source added. “Based on conversations with him, Texas is going to be tough for anyone else to beat.”

[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 RB Kameron Martin of Port Arthur Memorial (24/7):

“They (Texas) came and saw me this afternoon,” Martin told Horns247 on Monday. “They told me to just hang on basically, but I don’t really know. I’m getting to the point where I’m beginning to move on and I’m not as interested in Texas anymore."

“They've always been my favorite but now all these other schools are offering me,” he added. “They’ve been my childhood favorite, you know? Other big schools keep offering though and I’m almost ready to shut it down and be done with the recruiting process.”

“I think at this point I pretty much know where I’m going,” he said. “It could change if they do, but I really don’t know. I do know that this summer I'll be committing to the best football program that is going to be 100-percent with me.”

[the chronic]

Update on 2016 RB Kameron Martin of Port Arthur Memorial (24/7):

“They (Texas) came and saw me this afternoon,” Martin told Horns247 on Monday. “They told me to just hang on basically, but I don’t really know. I’m getting to the point where I’m beginning to move on and I’m not as interested in Texas anymore."

“They've always been my favorite but now all these other schools are offering me,” he added. “They’ve been my childhood favorite, you know? Other big schools keep offering though and I’m almost ready to shut it down and be done with the recruiting process.”

“I think at this point I pretty much know where I’m going,” he said. “It could change if they do, but I really don’t know. I do know that this summer I'll be committing to the best football program that is going to be 100-percent with me.”


Based on his twitter he is really into FSU so I'd guess they are up there at top of list. I don't see him really posting anything on other schools.

[rjv]

So many busts from Desoto.

and katy too to be honest. cibolo steele is actually putting out some players.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Watson is headed to Marble Falls to see 2016 QB Brennen Wooten.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Coach Koenning was at Katy Tompkins earlier today to see 2016 ATH Christian Wallace (transferred from Sealy).

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Coach Vaughn is at Beaumont Central to see S PJ Locke and 2016 RB Devwah Whaley.

[Hook Em 88]

The latest tweet from DT Du'Vonta Lampkin:

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

Curious to know if the Texas staff has sent similar mail to targets at the DB position with Earl Thomas of the Seahawks as a draw. His accomplishments are just as tremendous and becoming the newly minted "highest paid safety" carries great weight.

[Bloeddyr10]

Curious to know if the Texas staff has sent similar mail to targets at the DB position with Earl Thomas of the Seahawks as a draw. His accomplishments are just as tremendous and becoming the newly minted "highest paid safety" carries great weight.

I'm a bit surprised that Texas went with Orakpo to a DT. I would probably go with Casey Hampton (Big-12 DPOY, 5 time Pro Bowler, 2 time SB champion etc.), but he is probably to old for the recruits to really know who he is. Henry Melton maybe? I don't know if Lamarr Houston is a guy that the recruits wants to be compared to this way, since he doesn't have all these different awards. He's a damn good player though!

[Hook Em 88]

Jason_Higdon: Coach Tommie Robinson went to see Josh Uluocha today

Uluocha is a 2015 DT target from Stafford, Texas.

[Bloeddyr10]

The Bowie coaches has told OT Madison Akamnonu that he needs to call Texas tonight, per 24/7.

Joe Wickline was by Bowie today. An offer might be coming, and that could lead to a commitment.

[TFloss32]

Be happy Texas didn't hire James Franklin:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2014/04/29/james-franklin-allegation-surfaces-vandy-filing/8476049/?sf25591322=%5B%271%27%5D

[TFloss32]

The Bowie coaches has told OT Madison Akamnonu that he needs to call Texas tonight, per 24/7.

Joe Wickline was by Bowie today. An offer might be coming, and that could lead to a commitment.


Good stuff. Been waiting on that news all day.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying Coach Wickline spoke with OL Madison Akamnonu of Arlington Bowie last night and told him the staff would like to evaluate him further. They want him at the first summer camp in June.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Coach Rumph will be at Sachse later today to see 2016 WR Devin Duvernay and 2016 CB Jared Mayden.

[TFloss32]

QB Jameis Winston arrested for shoplifting crab legs:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmecVQgIUAAppdh.png

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/4/30/5668004/jameis-winston-arrested-shoplifting-crab-legs-publix

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Does anyone know what time Myles Turner will be making his decision?

[leemajors]

Does anyone know what time Myles Turner will be making his decision?

3 i think

[texas4ever]

Does anyone know what time Myles Turner will be making his decision?
3:00 Between Kansas and Texas supposedly

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Thanks guys. I also found out that it will be televised live on ESPNU.

[Bloeddyr10]

Kansas coach Bill Self was on the golf course this morning, according to Kansas sources, which isn't something he typically would do if he expected a commitment, per 24/7.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Myles Turner picks Texas!!!!

[playblair]

taylor
walker
holmes
turner
ridley

:wow

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying a few coaches went to Silsbee today to see 2016 OL Patrick Hudson.

[Blake]

Myles Turner picks Texas!!!!

One and done is better than none

[ThePop]

One and done is better than none

He needs a bit of development. He may leave after one but he's not Kevin Durant ready.

[Blake]

He needs a bit of development. He may leave after one but he's not Kevin Durant ready.

He doesn't have to be Durant ready

[leemajors]

He doesn't have to be Durant ready

Yup, see Tristan Thompson

[TFloss32]

Coach Strong thinks Gray and Hicks back by June?

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2014/4/30/5669184/johnathan-gray-jordan-hicks-injury-achilles-texas-longhorns

[ThePop]

He doesn't have to be Durant ready

I know, which is why I said he may leave after one. The point I was trying to make is, he's not as developed as Durant coming out of high school. He's more like Aldridge.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting Texas has offered OL Madison Akamnonu of Arlington Bowie.

[Hook Em 88]

@CNee247: Went to see 4-star WR John Burt today. He was wearing this. #Horns. @Horns247 Profile: http://t.co/nBqhA0ibsV http://t.co/Y1RfbHS88G

[pgardn]

He needs a bit of development. He may leave after one but he's not Kevin Durant ready.

Barnes has been responsible for development...

He will possibly need rehabilitation.

[leemajors]

Barnes has been responsible for development...

He will possibly need rehabilitation.

Ridley made huge strides this year. Development is possible.

[The Reckoning]

Myles Turner picks Texas!!!!


http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/10862976/myles-turner-nation-no-2-recruit-attend-texas-longhorns



article here


wow read the comments. kansas fans are butthurt beyond belief.

[yavozerb]

Ridley made huge strides this year. Development is possible.

I also thought Holmes has gotten better each season under Barnes.

[leemajors]

I understand pgardn's skepticism though, the evidence is there.

[pgardn]

QB Jameis Winston arrested for shoplifting crab legs:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmecVQgIUAAppdh.png

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/4/30/5668004/jameis-winston-arrested-shoplifting-crab-legs-publix

He is a fine hungry young man.

-Shabazz Napier aka biggiesnacks

[pgardn]

Ridley made huge strides this year. Development is possible.

He lost mass.
So I will give Barnes a WeightWatchers credit for young Cameron.
The common theme of starving student athletes continues.

[Bloeddyr10]

A picture of WR John Burt at school yesterday. He states that Texas still is in the lead, slightly. Florida State has caught up a bit, per 24/7.
http://media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/466/875/2875466.jpg

[TFloss32]

Updates on coaching visits from 24/7...

-certain staff members stopped by Frisco Lone Star to see 2017 QB Jason Shelley.

-Coach Vaughn has been in Orange to see S Deionte Thompson.

-Texas is scheduled to see 2016 QB Jalen Hurts of Channelview today.

[the chronic]

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Guessing Murray will be committing to Ags today from his prior tweet, but we'll see.

[Hook Em 88]

justinwells2424: Texas swung by to visit Gilmer's Kris Boyd today. The 2015 DB was also selected as @ArmyAllAmerican.

[Hook Em 88]

459315999204855808

Guessing Murray will be committing to Ags today from his prior tweet, but we'll see.

Seen suggestions on twitter that this wasn't an announcement date and that he won't be comitting to a school today. Unsure if true or not but that's mostly what I've been seeing.

[Hook Em 88]

@ESPNTexas: The Cleveland Browns have signed Vince Young following his minicamp tryout, per AdamSchefter

[the chronic]

Seen suggestions on twitter that this wasn't an announcement date and that he won't be comitting to a school today. Unsure if true or not but that's mostly what I've been seeing.

Yeah now it's out there that he is not committing today.

[TFloss32]

More coaching visits from 24/7...

-Texas saw both LB Malik Jefferson and CB Kendall Sheffield yesterday.

-UT was in Dallas to see DT Joseph Broadnax (committed to TCU) earlier.

[TFloss32]

justin (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13596)wells2424: Texas swung by to visit Gilmer's Kris Boyd today. The 2015 DB was also selected as @ArmyAllAmerican.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmjxS59CMAAPjOF.jpg (http://twitter.com/BrandonOSports/status/461884278846935040/photo/1)

[yavozerb]

Apparently Browns liked young enough to sign him up, at least to appear in camp that is...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10868300/vince-young-sign-cleveland-browns

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Texas will be at Manvel today to see several prospects including 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill and 2016 S Deontay Anderson.

[Needs More Bourbon]

LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. said via Twitter that he'll be releasing his top 10 tonight.

[DMX7]

LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. said via Twitter that he'll be releasing his top 10 tonight.

Top 10, lol? Let me know when he gets serious.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Top 10, lol? Let me know when he gets serious.

Yeah. We're in it, at least. But I don't think you can or should take much away from top 5+ lists unless your team isn't it it.

[the chronic]

Top 10, lol? Let me know when he gets serious.

He was set to commit soon and postponed due to getting his Texas offer and called it a game changer. Not saying chances are good but not total pie in the sky either. Decent chance we get a visit.

[Blake]

LB Darrin Kirkland Jr. said via Twitter that he'll be releasing his top 10 tonight.

Pins and needles

[Hook Em 88]

Westlake High School names Todd Dodge Head Football Coach.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Wickline is in Shreveport this morning to see OL Jerry Tillery (committed to Notre Dame).

http://247sports.com/Player/Jerry-Tillery-24378

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1745484/highlights/41460389

[rjv]

Westlake High School names Todd Dodge Head Football Coach.

dodge was great at south lake and will do well at westlake. just keep him away from college ball.

[Blake]

Westlake High School names Todd Dodge Head Football Coach.

right place right time for both Westlake and Dodge. Both are fortunate.

[the chronic]

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D.Mack favorited the one about him

dude running this parody account is hilarious

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Rumph was in Plano today to see RB Soso Jamabo.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, Coach Chambers went by Dallas Adams yesterday to see DT Joseph Broadnax (committed to TCU).

He was invited to a Texas camp and said he will attend, plus he wants to meet Coach Strong.

[BlueTiger]

How can other schools such as Texas Tech upload their spring games onto the internet in under 2 weeks but Texas cant?

[Whisky Dog]

How can other schools such as Texas Tech upload their spring games onto the internet in under 2 weeks but Texas cant?

Did you watch that shit show? I would be embarrassed to upload it

[Blake]

Did you watch that shit show? I would be embarrassed to upload it

because you bleed burnt orange

[Bloeddyr10]

RB Jordan Stevenson posted a 113 SPARQ rating at the Nike event in Dallas. Ran a 4.44 coming off a hamstring injury. Per his coach, he is close to 100% healthy.

[Bloeddyr10]

Top 2016 QB Jacob Eason of Lake Stevens Senior (WA.) are thinking about visiting Texas for a Camp visit during the summer, per 24/7. His father played for Notre Dame, so he grew up being a fan of them, but says he has no favorites. Eason checked in as the 5th overall prospect in 24/7's early 2016 rankings.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Eason-47621

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2018903/highlights/86966375

He is in Dallas for the Elite 11 event. Will drive to Austin afterwards for an unofficial visit. 24/7 national recruiting analyst Barton Simmons has already "Crystal Balled" him to Texas. He calls it an "educated guess for now". Everything Eason is looking for in a college, Texas has.

[the chronic]

He is in Dallas for the Elite 11 event. Will drive to Austin afterwards for an unofficial visit. 24/7 national recruiting analyst Barton Simmons has already "Crystal Balled" him to Texas. He calls it an "educated guess for now". Everything Eason is looking for in a college, Texas has.


Thanks for the updates. That's great news.

[TFloss32]

He is in Dallas for the Elite 11 event. Will drive to Austin afterwards for an unofficial visit. 24/7 national recruiting analyst Barton Simmons has already "Crystal Balled" him to Texas. He calls it an "educated guess for now". Everything Eason is looking for in a college, Texas has.

His father told Inside Texas a few weeks ago that they would be visiting during the summer and would leave a certain football camp early to get to Austin, so I wonder if this is the one he was referencing. Either way it's pretty cool news based on his ranking alone.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Eason-47621

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2018903/highlights/86966375

[TFloss32]

Baylor WR Robbie Rhodes arrested:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/report-baylor-wr-former-four-star-recruit-robbie-rhodes-arrested-friday-on-drug-charges.html/

[BlueTiger]

The Longhorn spring game will be on ESPNU today at 4pm central. For those who have not seen it like myself.

[ThePop]

The Longhorn spring game will be on ESPNU today at 4pm central. For those who have not seen it like myself.

You didn't miss anything.

[BlueTiger]

I didn't have any expectations about it either. For the most part, spring games have zero impact on who the team is and how they will play in August. I never understood people who put stock into spring games and think they can conclude anything from it.

[Bloeddyr10]

Allen HS ATH/WR Gary Haynes shows his athleticism. He is a guy I could Texas go after if they miss on Ryan Newsome. Same kind of player.

https://twitter.com/ATMGEE_/status/462986712457957376

Normally I would say a video like this is fake, but I don't think he has the necessary computer skills/programs to make this sort of video.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Allen HS ATH/WR Gary Haynes shows his athleticism. He is a guy I could Texas go after if they miss on Ryan Newsome. Same kind of player.

I was really impressed with his highlights from the Houston NFTC (poor throws cost him two of those catches).

https://i.imgur.com/H6B6DiE.gif

https://i.imgur.com/cTOywkx.gif

https://i.imgur.com/kk8dhIN.gif

https://i.imgur.com/1MU2awH.gif

https://i.imgur.com/HvhXOy6.gif

[rjv]

Baylor WR Robbie Rhodes arrested:

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/05/report-baylor-wr-former-four-star-recruit-robbie-rhodes-arrested-friday-on-drug-charges.html/


that's just awful. what kind of college let's its athletes run amok like that?

[Blake]

that's just awful. what kind of college let's its athletes run amok like that?

it must be something in the Brazos

[leemajors]

OH NO HE HAD WEED

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting CB Kendall Sheffield will visit with the coaches this weekend while in Austin for the state track meet.

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, 2016 QB Jacob Eason has been offered by Alabama.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, the Texas coaches will see RB Nick Brossette, DE/LB Bo Wallace and 2016 OL Greg Little today.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying the coaches have also seen 2016 DE Justin Madubuike of McKinney North and 2016 QB Bladrick Veal of Baton Rouge, LA.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying S Deionte Thompson will also meet with the coaches this weekend.

[FkLA]

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[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, UT saw QB Kai Locksley today.

[Hook Em 88]

Du'Vonta Lampkin top three in no order: Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma St.
#Hookem #boomer #cowboys ��3⃣

[Hook Em 88]

@Rivals: After decommitting from Oklahoma #Rivals100 OL Josh Wariboko exploring options. Rival Texas firmly in the race.

[Bloeddyr10]

Per his Twitter, UT saw QB Kai Locksley today.

I'm really starting to hope that he will be Texas' QB for this class. If Texas goes with two QB's, throw in Dormady or Agnew as the second.

I also like that the staff is paying Madubuike some attention. I really like that guy.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Texas coaches will visit JUCO DT Motekiai Maile today, per IT.


http://www.hudl.com/athlete/473076/motekiai-maile

[Vito Corleone]

Texas coaches will visit JUCO DT Motekiai Maile today, per IT.


http://www.hudl.com/athlete/473076/motekiai-maile

I'm glad the staff is doing their due diligence but he is either really undersized or there are some huge juco linemen out there.

[ThePop]

Dormady's stock is gonna skyrocket next season. I agree, get both Locksley and Dormady.

[playblair]

2017

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[Needs More Bourbon]

If the chatter around Dormady is warranted, it doesn't seem likely we'd get both him and Locksley. He's going to have a lot of options where he may not have a competitor in the same class.

[Hook Em 88]

@RossTrail7: Had a great day throwing for Texas and Arkansas today! Ready for Oklahoma State Thursday!

[Needs More Bourbon]

The QB camp(s) is in June?

[TFloss32]

The QB camp(s) is in June?

Coach Bedford tweeted out their summer schedule a while back and it was listed as June 9th - 11th.

[TFloss32]

Kevin Durant's entire MVP acceptance speech:

http://www.nba.com/thunder/team/2014_mvp

[TFloss32]

NFL.com with a write-up on QB Garrett Gilbert:

http://www.nfl.com/labs/rr/cleanslate/cleanslate_gilbert

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Keisean Lucier-South of Orange, CA (24/7):

“I want to take an unofficial visit there this summer,” said Lucier-South. “I’m not sure exactly when yet, but I’m trying to set something up for the summer time. If everything goes well I might do an official later. I really don’t know honestly, but I like Texas a lot. They're up high on my list.”

“We talk probably every two weeks,” he said. “We have a great relationship. He’s a great man and he always keeps it real with me. I love the coaching staff there in general, but especially Coach Rumph.”

“Texas is just a great football school,” Lucier-South told Horns247. “They have a great tradition there and they’re always playing some of the best teams. I like them a lot.”

[TFloss32]

OL Jerry Tillery of Shreveport, LA told 24/7 yesterday he will attempt to visit UT this summer.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jerry-Tillery-24378

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1745484/jerry-tillery

[TFloss32]

Quotes from DT/DE Sterling Johnson of Clayton, NC (24/7):

“We last spoke about two weeks ago,” said Johnson. “We actually talk about three or four times a month, but this last time Coach Rumph was telling me how much they wanted me. They have already offered and they’re a school I like a lot, so it was good hearing that.”

“I really like the mindset that Coach Strong has,” he said. “Plus, there have been some great defensive linemen to come through the University of Texas.”

“I’m planning on visiting sometime this summer,” Johnson told Horns247. “It won’t be for a camp, just a straight up visit. I’ll be looking forward to it. I want to see what kind of quality education they offer and get a chance to really meet the coaches and people there.”

[TFloss32]

The coach of JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley gives an update on his recruitment (24/7):

“His recruitment is really picking up,” said Carter. “We’re seeing a lot of schools come in and they’re all very interested. Obviously Texas has offered and they’re very interested in him, along with many others.”

"He likes them (Texas) a lot,” Carter said. “We have some familiarity with Desmond Harrison going there, even though it’s a new staff. But this staff really likes him and he likes them. He’s heard many, many good things about what Texas has to offer. He’s actually trying to set something up to visit sometime this fall. That’s still all in the works.”

“Takk is going into this with an open mind,” said Carter. “He’s going to have a lot more options this go around. He does already actually. I wouldn’t say anyone has the lead right now, but a couple of schools, including Texas, are on his mind.”

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, CB Kris Boyd is another prospect we can expect to meet with the coaches this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Dormady's stock is gonna skyrocket next season. I agree, get both Locksley and Dormady.

I believe Coach Watson is supposed to be in Boerne tomorrow.

May 7th was the original date mentioned.

[TFloss32]

Saw this NFL Draft fact today.

Since the NFL/AFL merger, Texas has the most players selected in one draft class; 17 prospects in 1984.

[TFloss32]

Coach Wickline was in Nacogdoches today to see CB Jaylon Lane and 2016 S Brandon Jones.

[TFloss32]

-Alabama has offered WR Ryan Newsome of Aledo.

-Oregon has offered DE Charles Omenihu of Rowlett.

[Blake]

-Alabama has offered WR Ryan Newsome of Aledo.
.

Dammit. Guess it's time to scratch him off the tech wish list

[TFloss32]

Update on the coaches' travels from 24/7...

-Coach Rumph is at Dallas Parish Episcopal to see 2016 DT Douglas Tucker.

-some coaches will be in Tyler to see 2016 DT Braylon Jones.

-Coach Vaughn will see WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL later today.

[rkell87]

Saw this NFL Draft fact today.

Since the NFL/AFL merger, Texas has the most players selected in one draft class; 17 prospects in 1984.
that's because the usfl had their draft first and took all the top prospects first.

[Vito Corleone]

I remember that draft. The biggest story from that for Texas fans was Mossey Cade being accused of raping a girl. Don't know what the legal outcome was but it destroyed his NFL career before it ever got off the ground.

[TFloss32]

FYI Munroe, Barber and Simmons from 24/7 all crystal balled WR Kemah Siverand to Texas this morning at basically the same time.

He recently told OrangeBloods he'll be committing in July.

[TFloss32]

-Coach Vaughn will see WR John Burt of Tallahassee, FL later today.

Coach Vaughn had to cancel this visit.

He is supposed to see Burt next Friday instead.

[TFloss32]

Alamo Bowl will be in January:

http://www.alamobowl.com/main/press_release_detail.php?uid=431&camefrom=EMCL_287989_13449567

[Bloeddyr10]

OL Jerry Tillery of Shreveport, LA told 24/7 yesterday he will attempt to visit UT this summer.

http://247sports.com/Player/Jerry-Tillery-24378

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1745484/jerry-tillery

One of the posters over at 24/7 knows one of the coaches at Shreveport. He says that Texas is the school that Tillery is in most contact with. Texas talks with him more than Notre Dame does, where he is committed. He also says that Texas is more involved than anybody thinks. This could be one to watch down the stretch.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Texas did stop by Boerne today to see QB Quinten Dormady.

[Needs More Bourbon]

2016 QB Devin Williams @DevinWilliams_1: Coach Chambers came by today watched me practice. #HookEm��

[TFloss32]

Coach Vaughn saw CB Jermaine Roberts today:

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