2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying all of the Texas coaches will be off of the road and back in Austin today to prepare for recruiting during the state track meet.

Events begin tomorrow.

[Bloeddyr10]

Interesting update from 24/7.

They've spoken with a source close to QB Kai Locksley. They are being told that, right now, it is Auburn, Florida State or Texas (alphabetical) that he is most likely to sign with. Florida could jump in if/when they offer. 24/7 don't expect Maryland to be a factor anymore.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Texas has offered JUCO DT Mote Maile of Tyler JC.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/473076/highlights/94618375

[TFloss32]

Interesting update from 24/7.

They've spoken with a source close to QB Kai Locksley. They are being told that, right now, it is Auburn, Florida State or Texas (alphabetical) that he is most likely to sign with. Florida could jump in if/when they offer. 24/7 don't expect Maryland to be a factor anymore.

Admittedly I don't know much about his interest in Auburn, but Maryland was always the team that bothered me because of his father coaching there.

[TFloss32]

CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer has been offered by Alabama.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Texas has offered JUCO DT Mote Maile of Tyler JC.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/473076/highlights/94618375

They're now saying they don't know if it's a "formal" offer, so we'll have to wait.

[TFloss32]

QB Quinten Dormady of Boerne talks about Coach Watson's visit yesterday (24/7):

“Coach Watson stayed for about an hour and a half,” Dormady told Horns247. “It went very well. He watched me throw and I did some footwork and different throws. It was sort of like an NFL pro day type deal. Then I threw to receivers who were going one on one against defensive backs. After that we did 7-on-7 at the end.”

“Basically Coach Watson said they’re going to be in touch and we’ll see how things go,” Dormady said. “I had a good day so I definitely feel like I’m getting closer to that (an offer from Texas). Obviously it’s not my decision though, so we'll see soon."

“I think he’s a great person,” Dormady said of Watson. “He’s going to coach you up and get you to the top of your game and do it the right way.”

“I’m keeping my options open right now,” he said. “I'll say that Texas is definitely up there for me though.”

[Needs More Bourbon]

CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer has been offered by Alabama.

He tweeted that he will definitely be visiting. I don't like our chances anymore.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying JUCO DT Mote Maile does NOT have an offer from Texas right now, but he did speak with Coach Rumph on Tuesday night and the staff is supposed to be in touch again soon. An offer may come at that point.

[TFloss32]

He tweeted that he will definitely be visiting. I don't like our chances anymore.


Don't get too discouraged because one of the things always said about Boyd is his family wants him close to home and the Longhorn ties are there. We'll see what comes of his meeting with the staff this weekend.

[TFloss32]

According to his Twitter, DT Tim Settle of Manassas, VA has Texas listed at #5 in his current Top 15.

[TFloss32]

FYI 24/7 moved QB Quinten Dormady of Boerne up to 172nd overall in the nation today:

http://247sports.com/Player/Quinten-Dormady-28115

[Needs More Bourbon]

Calif. DE Keisean Lucier-South has us in the top 16 he just released. The list expanded to 17 an hour and a half later when he added FSU. You can't make this shit up.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Two Charlie Strong players taken in the first round of the NFL Draft: three-star safety Calvin Pryor and three-star QB-turned-DE Marcus Smith.

[Hook Em 88]

@jrevonte: Charlie Strong's stock just shot threw the roof!!!#hookem Horns!!!

Father of 2017 stud RB/LB Dylan Moses, following Strong's showing of having 3 former players from Louisville drafted in the 1st round.

[TFloss32]

Quote from CB Xavier Lewis of Reserve, LA (24/7):

“The Texas Longhorns are recruiting me the hardest right now. Coach Vaughn has really been on it and in touch with me a lot. I really like what he’s had to say.”

[TFloss32]

@charless_94
I am excited and blessed to announce that I have been invited to the Semper Fields All American game!! ����������

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods mentioned this morning that JUCO DT Mote Maile is a cousin of OL Patrick Vahe.

[TFloss32]

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

“I mean I really feel a connection with those guys and I like Coach (Joe) Wickline and Coach (Charlie) Strong a lot,” Akamnonu said. “Both of them are very cool and I enjoy talking to them. I’m looking forward to them stopping back by.”

“I’m going to go down there (Texas) for a camp and compete,” he said. “I know they already offered me, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t show them what I got. Plus, it gives me a chance to really bond with the staff there and see more of the school. I enjoyed it my first time there but wanted to see more and this will give me that chance.”

“Oh yeah they’ll be in it,” he told Horns247. “You know they’ll be up there at the top. I would expect to have Texas and Oklahoma right there side by side. I really like the both of them.”

[TFloss32]

A new name Texas could be interested in is ATH Tony Nicholson of South Grand Prairie (24/7):

“I would definitely like to talk to them (Texas) if they are for sure interested in me,” Nicholson told Horns247. “That’s something I would like to learn more about. I’ve been talking to Charles Omenihu about it and I would be interested.”

“I’d be down to go (to a Texas camp) and show them what I can do,” he said. “That’s something that I would love to go do and a place I’d love to check out and learn more about.”

“Texas is a great place from what I hear,” added Nicholson. “I want to go down and see how they do it in Austin this summer.”

[TFloss32]

OL Patrick Vahe of Euless Trinity talks about his commitment to Texas (24/7):

“No (I'm) not (wavering) at all,” he said when asked while at Trinity on Thursday. “I love Texas. A lot. I can’t see myself anywhere else besides there. The coaches and I are tight and the campus is just great. Me and my family have fell in love with the place the past couple of times we have been there.”

“I’d say (to other recruits) you need to come on and get on board while you can,” Vahe said. “Don’t miss it and wait until it’s too late. We’re coming and have something to prove. It’s about to be a whole new ballgame from the University of Texas. We’re changing things in a big way.”

[Hook Em 88]

@BlessedJones33: In Austin for State track meet but also stopped by to see UT���� #Hookem http://t.co/AkQfNKJSey

2016 Safety Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches, Texas

[Needs More Bourbon]

CB Jordan Tolbert committed to Baylor.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Eric Nahlin: Text from Cecil Sheffield: Kendall Sheffield just won the 4A 110 high hurdles at the Texas State Track Meet today in Austin Texas. 13.65

[Hook Em 88]

@SBN_Wescott: Newton CB Roney Elam has Texas, Texas A&M in his top group right now. LSU has fallen back a bit. Wants to play early. http://t.co/qdIX1SWF0q

[pgardn]

Two Charlie Strong players taken in the first round of the NFL Draft: three-star safety Calvin Pryor and three-star QB-turned-DE Marcus Smith.

What round will the 1st UT player be taken...

[TFloss32]

@BlessedJones33: In Austin for State track meet but also stopped by to see UT���� #Hookem http://t.co/AkQfNKJSey

2016 Safety Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches, Texas

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnN6TFOIgAAEG7-.jpg

[TFloss32]

CB Jordan Tolbert committed to Baylor.

Disappointed to see this. I like Tolbert a lot.

[TFloss32]

Teddy Bridgewater talks about his relationship with Coach Watson:

http://youtu.be/BurZA9QM0As

[TFloss32]

El Arroyo bringing it today:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BnNnU-qCQAAM7xy.jpg

[TFloss32]

@SBN_Wescott: Newton CB Roney Elam has Texas, Texas A&M in his top group right now. LSU has fallen back a bit. Wants to play early. http://t.co/qdIX1SWF0q

Hopefully he will meet with the coaches at some point this weekend.

[TFloss32]

24/7 said this morning CB Kendall Sheffield should be meeting with the coaches around noon.

[TFloss32]

ATH Louis Brown of Burton has told Inside Texas he would flip to Texas if offered.

Most are projecting him as a DE first and TE second.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Texas has offered 2016 S Deontay Anderson of Manvel.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, CB Kris Boyd will meet with the staff on Sunday.

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, S Deionte Thompson has said he plans on taking multiple visits this summer and all five official visits.

[TFloss32]

Rumor on OrangeBloods that S Deionte Thompson has de-committed from Alabama.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas was told by Thompson himself he has NOT de-committed.

[TFloss32]

No Texas players taken in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1937.

Thanks, Mack.

[Blake]

Wow

[pgardn]

No Texas players taken in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1937.

Thanks, Mack.

I knew it.

Jackson Jeffcoat was the #1 or 2 player in the nation out of HS.

Progress...

The elephant in the recruiting room has been unleashed.
Unfrkn believable.

[TFloss32]

I knew it.

Jackson Jeffcoat was the #1 or 2 player in the nation out of HS.

Progress...

The elephant in the recruiting room has been unleashed.
Unfrkn believable.

We can still claim Gilbert, right? :downspin:

[vander]

No Texas players taken in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1937.

Thanks, Mack.

seriously, Wow. I thought after "the Rose Bowl" and heading into the Longhorn Network, that Texas was going to own College football...

[The Reckoning]

seriously, Wow. I thought after "the Rose Bowl" and heading into the Longhorn Network, that Texas was going to own College football...


longhorn network was a disaster waiting to happen. yes the money was good, but they ostracized a lot of their support basis because of how exclusive it was. retarded decision all around. especially for the other big XII teams who didn't want a share in it.

[Thompson]

longhorn network was a disaster waiting to happen. yes the money was good, but they ostracized a lot of their support basis because of how exclusive it was. retarded decision all around. especially for the other big XII teams who didn't want a share in it.

Uh, are you referring to A&M? I'd say their decision not to accept a 20-80 split of the LHN has worked out incredibly well for them. A&M had more players (3) drafted in the first round than the entire Big 12 (2). We're extremely happy with how things have worked out so far.

[The Reckoning]

probably the best thing about the longhorn network is the aggies leaving. i'm SO happy we don't have to play them anymore. they're like a bad girlfriend that you just want to dump and forget about. i'd be perfectly fine if the longhorns didn't play a&m in any sport ever again. probably the worst fan base ever. their obsession with UT is pretty pathetic.


even when they don't play UT for two years, they're still quick to compare their draft day with UT and no one else. bitter much? pathetic.

and i'm speaking for all the aggies i know in my family, friends, and what i read online.

[Sisk]

even when they don't play UT for two years, they're still quick to compare their draft day with UT and no one else. bitter much? pathetic.


He literally compared it to the entire big 12. Reading is hard. Not to mention, which coaching staff can't keep the Aggies out of their heads? :lmao

[ThePop]

Imagine no players getting drafted while Mack was still coach. The negative recruiting would be at an all time high. Luckily we can just turn around and say, "Hey, he ain't here no more".

[DMX7]

longhorn network was a disaster waiting to happen. yes the money was good, but they ostracized a lot of their support basis because of how exclusive it was. retarded decision all around. especially for the other big XII teams who didn't want a share in it.

I assume you mean current Big XII teams? It's worked out fine for Aggie so far.

[The Reckoning]

yes i meant current teams. i've completely forgot about a&m until they show up out of the woodwork.

[Vito Corleone]

Congrats to Mike Sherman for having 3 of his former players drafted in the first round. It's obvious he knew talent when he saw it. Congrats to Sumlin for developing that talent. Now it remains to be seen if he can duplicate this with kids he recruited.

[DMX7]

yes i meant current teams. i've completely forgot about a&m until they show up out of the woodwork.

I don't think the other BIG Xii teams were really ever invited to join the network, were they?

[The Reckoning]

I don't think the other BIG Xii teams were really ever invited to join the network, were they?


they certainly didn't do much at the bargaining table. i'm sure they could have shown more muscle than whining and threatening to leave the conference.

[DMX7]

Uh, are you referring to A&M? I'd say their decision not to accept a 20-80 split of the LHN has worked out incredibly well for them. A&M had more players (3) drafted in the first round than the entire Big 12 (2). We're extremely happy with how things have worked out so far.

Where are you getting this 20-80 split from? I doubt that's based on anything credible. But who's really to say it wouldn't have worked out well for Aggie if they are part of the network but still in the SEC with Sumlin and co (assuming the SEC allowed them to keep the network affiliation)?

[DMX7]

they certainly didn't do much at the bargaining table. i'm sure they could have shown more muscle than whining and threatening to leave the conference.

I don't think they were ever invited -- I'm sure they would have loved to be part of an all Texas (state, not University) Network.

[Thompson]

Where are you getting this 20-80 split from? I doubt that's based on anything credible. But who's really to say it wouldn't have worked out well for Aggie if they are part of the network but still in the SEC with Sumlin and co (assuming the SEC allowed them to keep the network affiliation)?

I remember hearing something around that figure (I don't recall the exact split, but I remember it was very unequal, along those lines). Maybe it would have worked out 'well' for A&M to take a place at the table for leftovers - but I think things are much better as they are. And we likely wouldn't be in the SEC if we agreed to that; our opposition to the LHN (including its broadcasting high school recruits' games, etc.) was one of the driving factors in our leaving the Big 12.

[Blake]

Uh, are you referring to A&M? I'd say their decision not to accept a 20-80 split of the LHN has worked out incredibly well for them. A&M had more players (3) drafted in the first round than the entire Big 12 (2). We're extremely happy with how things have worked out so far.

Except you have nothing to show for having the greatest Aggie ever except meager bowl wins over a big 12 team and Duke.

:cry we're so happy :cry

[Oscar DeLa]

there once was a school in college station.
that's right, the name of the town was college station.
well one day something happened that i don't really remember
and something or other aggy anal vacation


I don't know what it is but aggies like glory holes

[Thompson]

Except you have nothing to show for having the greatest Aggie ever except meager bowl wins over a big 12 team and Duke.

:cry we're so happy :cry

Yes, the immediate results these past 2 years are all we should use to evaluate the decision. Fantastic top-10 recruiting classes won't accomplish anything in the future. The $400-some-odd-million renovation to our stadium doesn't matter. Popularity exceeding every other school in the state won't make any long-term difference (especially among kids / eventual recruits). It wouldn't surprise me if you were one of the horde predicting A&M would get humiliated in its inaugural SEC season - and even then we acknowledged the possibility, but were looking to the long-term benefit. Now that we've already had some short-term success (especially compared to what many -including you- were predicting), and the future looks very promising for A&M, you want to focus on A&M winning 'only' 11 games that first season, winning 'only' the last two bowl games. You've always been and will always be a twit Blake. There's no point arguing with you.

[pgardn]

Things worked out well forATM.

They have excitement, the dollars donors are shelling out. But as far as winning. It got a whole lot tougher.
They were not exactly dominating the Big 12 either so all in all it worked out well.

I just wished we could play them. It's pure stupidity not having a game that draws so much interest.

[DMX7]

I remember hearing something around that figure (I don't recall the exact split, but I remember it was very unequal, along those lines).

You remember hearing? Yeah, probably from someone on an internet chat room as equally uninformed as you are -- not exactly confidence inspiring as far the credibility of that assertion goes. I imagine the real number was probably much more equitable even considering UT's considerably stronger market value.

[Vito Corleone]

According to everything I read was Deloss Dodds had the idea about a network and got a feasibility study on the costs of developing one, he approached Dollar-Bill about going in 50/50 on costs and profits. A&M didn't think it would workout because of not enough programming, they were for starting a Big 12 network. When Texas announced it's partnership with ESPN and the dollars that were going to be involved, A&M wanted in but by then it was too late. That started the downward slop that resulted in the Aggsy moving to the SEC.

The network is now on the brink of becoming very profitable to both ESPN and the Longhorns and the Aggsy are about to be part of what looks like a very profitable SEC network. All is well, that ends well, except we no longer have a game with the ags and likely never will again. The bad blood between these two schools is at an all-time high, not only between alumni but also leadership has gotten into the fight.

I have a very good aggsy buddy who actually played for Jackie back in the late 80's. He is a director at a huge construction company and when he is hiring engineers or management the first thing he does is pull all the aps that list Texas and discards them. He refuses to work with a Longhorn in any way shape or form.

[Blake]

Yes, the immediate results these past 2 years are all we should use to evaluate the decision. Fantastic top-10 recruiting classes won't accomplish anything in the future. The $400-some-odd-million renovation to our stadium doesn't matter. Popularity exceeding every other school in the state won't make any long-term difference (especially among kids / eventual recruits). It wouldn't surprise me if you were one of the horde predicting A&M would get humiliated in its inaugural SEC season - and even then we acknowledged the possibility, but were looking to the long-term benefit. Now that we've already had some short-term success (especially compared to what many -including you- were predicting), and the future looks very promising for A&M, you want to focus on A&M winning 'only' 11 games that first season, winning 'only' the last two bowl games. You've always been and will always be a twit Blake. There's no point arguing with you.

No reason to think that money wouldn't have come in if they stayed in the big xii and made it to a national championship game.

Lol twit smack

[Thompson]

I imagine the real number was probably much more equitable even considering UT's considerably stronger market value.

But still unequal. I certainly understand how you and other horns might justify it, but A&M wouldn't accept perennial status as 2nd rate - nor should they have, as events have shown.

[Blake]

But still unequal. I certainly understand how you and other horns might justify it, but A&M wouldn't accept perennial status as 2nd rate - nor should they have, as events have shown.

What rate are you now

[DMX7]

What rate are you now

They are Gods.

Didn't you watch their come-from-behind victory over perennial power Duke in the Chicken Sandwich Bowl? Almost as good as a Rose Bowl victory.

[rkell87]

What rate are you now
6th

[Needs More Bourbon]

Oklahoma State offered QB Quinten Dormady. It's worth mentioning they already have a three-star (0.8969 composite) QB, John Kolar, committed to them.

[benefactor]

Welp...that didn't take long.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24559558/browns-release-qb-vince-young

He's got a job waiting in Austin. He's better off just taking it.

[Hook Em 88]

2015 New Mexico Pro-Style QB Zach Gentry just committed to the Longhorns.

[Hook Em 88]

Gentry is ranked 72nd overall in the ESPN300. Offers from Alabama, Baylor, Nebraska and OK State among others.

[yavozerb]

Gentry is ranked 72nd overall in the ESPN300. Offers from Alabama, Baylor, Nebraska and OK State among others.

:toast..Great news following an abyssmal wkd for UT football..

[rkell87]

2015 New Mexico Pro-Style QB Zach Gentry just committed to the Longhorns.
not sure how 247 can list him as a pro style QB with a straight face, he is running the spread option and 1/3 of his highlights are passing 1/3 designed runs and 1/3 him taking off.

[benefactor]

Rivals story on Gentry. Great news indeed.

https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1640449

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying DT Khalil McKenzie of Concord, CA has been offered by Texas.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kahlil-McKenzie-25259

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORFme3HJ16k

[TFloss32]

2015 New Mexico Pro-Style QB Zach Gentry just committed to the Longhorns.

@Strong_TexasFB
Huge #LetsRide for the future of this program!

[Needs More Bourbon]

Interesting comments from Trent Dilfer on QB Quinten Dormady at Elite 11 the other weekend:

"His juice is about size and the fact that he’s a good athlete. As a sophomore, he was a really good player. With the injury, he’s just not together right now. He’s wildly inconsistent. George Whitfield uses a term I like — organized. He’s not organized with his movements right now. Doesn’t mean that he can’t be in three weeks or a month, it just wasn’t together.

If this thing was about height, weight, speed, athletic ceiling, he probably would have made it.

He has good upside. He has very good upside, but I would give a word of caution. Everyone gets jacked up about it. I see 50 kids a year who have great upside. There’s a lot of Dormady’s out there in terms of 6’3, 210 that can move that haven’t gotten it figured out yet."

[Hook Em 88]

Zach Gentry on His Decision to Join Texas

Head coach Charlie Strong and quarterbacks coach Shawn Watson are very familiar with what QB Zach Gentry brings to an offense. They saw first-hand what Gentry can do when he attended a quarterback camp at Louisville last summer.
Zach Gentry (http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7049180) is a four-star signal caller from Albuquerque (NM) Eldorado High School. The standout quarterback stands 6-foot-6, 232-pounds. He is very athletic - not for a guy with his size - but for any size. He has a short, compact delivery and can make every throw. But he can also make plays with his feet.
He's a player who impresses other recruits and could help sway some of the other 2015 targets on Texas' list. In short, Gentry is a potential game changer for Texas (http://texas.scout.com/) at the most critical position on the field. And now he's committed to being part of the Longhorn Nation.
Gentry has offers from Alabama (http://alabama.scout.com/),Arkansas (http://arkansas.scout.com/), Maryland (http://maryland.scout.com/), Nebraska (http://nebraska.scout.com/) and just about every other major program in America.
One of the most impressive things about Gentry is not that he can make all the throws but that he makes them look easy. He makes the game seem effortless and is comfortable throwing on the run from either direction.
He is a 6-foot-6 quarterback who moves around like he’s 6-foot-2 and will have a chance to compete for the starting job from the day he steps foot on campus.
”They offered me a couple of months ago,” Zach Gentry said. “I was very excited about that. They traveled fromLouisville (http://louisville.scout.com/) to Texas and for them to still think about me was a big deal. I wanted to check Texas out and reconnect with the staff and how Coach Watson deals with his players.
"And I fell in love with the campus, the facilities and everything about Texas. We kept the conversations going from that point on about twice a week or so. I had a great feeling about Texas ever since that visit.”
Gentry is down to earth and hasn't gotten carried away with being one of the nation's top QB prospects.
”A lot of the process has not hit me yet - even the offers," Gentry said. "But I think that’s good, because it has helped me maintain a level head.
“Being a quarterback at Texas is a big deal. I think it will hit me at some point, but it hasn’t yet.”
Gentry and his family are very close, and this was a family decision they are all proud of. It will allow Gentry to focus on trying to win a state championship during his senior season.
"It’s nice to get the weight off my shoulders,” Gentry said. “I don’t feel I rushed it. I made the best decision and feel great about it.
"It makes me feel that much better to get it out of the way and feel great about it. I can focus on my senior season and winning a state title and my family now knows the plan.”
When Gentry spoke to Texas head coach Charlie Strong (http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7485862), Gentry said he could hear Strong's excitement about his commitment.
”He was very excited, very elated - him and Coach Watson both,” Gentry said. “Coach Strong was very happy and told me I was their guy. Texas is on the rise, and I am going to help them change the program. It was nice to hear that from the head guy.”

[TFloss32]

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

-Coach Rumph was in California to see JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley of Contra Costa CC.

-Coach Vaughn was finally able to see WR John Burt.

-a couple of coaches went to Spring Westfield to see OL Toby Weathersby and 2016 DT Ed Oliver.

-Coach Wickline will be in Louisiana tomorrow to see OL Garrett Thomas.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I can't access it, but here's something to look out for on the other sites:

William Wilkerson @WVWilkerson: #Longhorns should expect a visit from one of the state's top uncommitted OL pretty soon, per Jason (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6865)_Higdon: http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=110&f=2441&t=12879225 …

EDIT: A post on Shaggy says Madison Akamnonu is visiting with his parents on the 31st so it's probably him.

[TFloss32]

Kansas State QB Daniel Sams transferring:

http://msn.foxsports.com/southwest/story/K-State-QB-Sams-announces-transfer-051214

[djohn2oo8]

lol aggy
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/05/aggies-regent-wants-house-that-johnny-built-added-to-kyle-field-name/#19485101=0&20782103=0

[Needs More Bourbon]

Kansas State QB Daniel Sams transferring:

http://msn.foxsports.com/southwest/story/K-State-QB-Sams-announces-transfer-051214

KSU writer says Snyder was trying to move him to RB. Glad we won't be facing him anymore.

[leemajors]

KSU writer says Snyder was trying to move him to RB. Glad we won't be facing him anymore.

I thought it was WR?

[Needs More Bourbon]

I thought it was WR?

That's what they tried this spring. Sounds like it wasn't working out and he was going to be moved again.

[Blake]

lol aggy
http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2014/05/aggies-regent-wants-house-that-johnny-built-added-to-kyle-field-name/#19485101=0&20782103=0


COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M regent Jim Schwertner stole the show at Monday afternoon’s update on the $450 million Kyle Field renovation.Schwertner said he hoped one day Kyle Field is renamed “Kyle Field: The House that Johnny Built,” in honor of 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel.“I hope the Aggie Nation will come together and decide that’s something they want to do,” Schwertner said....

The awesome part of this?

Schwertner is a Tech grad that just won a distinguished alumnus award in January.

So so so good. :lol

[TFloss32]

The awesome part of this?

Schwertner is a Tech grad that just won a distinguished alumnus award in January.

So so so good. :lol

Another great part is he thought John David Crow's name was John Kimbrough.

[Blake]

Another great part is he thought John David Crow's name was John Kimbrough.

:lmao :lmao :lmao

ahhhhhh fuck yes. my man Schwertner.

:lmao

[Blake]

That's worse than John Travolta butchering the frozen chick's name

:lmao so good so good soooo good.

[Blake]

Ah. Turns out Kimbrough was a real player that finished second one year.

Still good though. :lol

[Needs More Bourbon]

LSU and A&M have both offered CB Kris Boyd today.

[TFloss32]

Updates on where the coaches are from 24/7...

-certain coaches were in Athens today to see 2016 CB Travon Fuller.

-Coach Rumph is in Gladewater to see DT Daylon Mack.

-Coach Koenning was in Houston to see 2016 DE Isaiah Chambers of Aldine MacArthur.

-Coach Vaughn saw DE Charles Omenihu, K Drew Galitz, 2016 WR Devin Duvernay and 2016 CB Jared Mayden.

[TFloss32]

LSU and A&M have both offered CB Kris Boyd today.

This was before he got offered by A&M (24/7):

“On Sunday he and Coach (Charlie) Strong had a long, one-on-one meeting,” the source said. “It had a positive impact on him. They answered a lot of questions and told him that they absolutely needed him. They made him feel welcomed. He loved it and is now even higher on Texas.”

[the chronic]

Hard to believe how quickly people photoshop these things but I couldn't resist posting...


http://imageshack.com/a/img834/9836/a2pg.png

[Blake]

:lol banners for 3rd and 4th place

[benefactor]

:lol

[benefactor]

I just noticed passed out Kenny Hill.:lol

[leemajors]

Glory hole express :lol jerruh woukd be jealous

[ThePop]

Jokes aside, what an ugly stadium.

[Clipper Nation]

Hard to believe how quickly people photoshop these things but I couldn't resist posting...


http://imageshack.com/a/img834/9836/a2pg.png

:lmao

[DMX7]

:lol banners for 3rd and 4th place

In the DIVISION, no less. They want to name the place after a guy who took them to a near loss in the Chicken Bowl and a 3rd/4th place in the division. Pathetic.

[Vito Corleone]

DKR the house that Texas built. There is no one player that can come close to defining Texas football.

[Blake]

DKR the house that Texas built. There is no one player that can come close to defining Texas football.

Yeah, it's pretty silly to give that moniker to a player that is there a max of 4 years, let alone 2.

Fingers crossed that it happens.

[djohn2oo8]

http://www.utexasclan.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/317192_10150313110927779_685652778_8056767_1612440 988_n.jpg


:lmao

[TFloss32]

Some interesting things happening with the QB situation. Last night JUCO QB AJ Thigpen of Scottsdale CC tweeted that he may be throwing for Texas on Thursday. This comes before rumors start surfacing that the Max Wittek deal could be falling apart after UT found an issue they're not happy with. A mod on OrangeBloods confirms he's hearing the rumors as well. Below is some high school film of Thigpen:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1624034/highlights/35263416

[ATX_Horn]

Some interesting things happening with the QB situation. Last night JUCO QB AJ Thigpen of Scottsdale CC tweeted that he may be throwing for Texas on Thursday. This comes before rumors start surfacing that the Max Wittek deal could be falling apart after UT found an issue they're not happy with. A mod on OrangeBloods confirms he's hearing the rumors as well. Below is some high school film of Thigpen:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1624034/highlights/35263416

Yeah, it's not looking good for Wittek...IT also posted some rumblings yesterday about some "issues" that may prevent his coming to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, UT staff is in Arkansas today to see TE Will Gragg and TE CJ O'Grady.

[TFloss32]

@kellyhinestw
#okstate football will lose one practice day per week in 2014 as result of APR sanction. Scored 929.41, needed at least 929.5

[Sisk]

http://www.utexasclan.com/photos/albums/userpics/10001/317192_10150313110927779_685652778_8056767_1612440 988_n.jpg


:lmao

The father of a corps member saved the miners that were trapped in Chile before this game. This was to honor them. Try again

[TFloss32]

More updates from 24/7...

-Coach Watson will be in Celina today to see QB Nathan Elliott throw.

-UT staff will be at Cypress Ridge to see WR Kemah Siverand.

[Kermit]

The father of a corps member saved the miners that were trapped in Chile before this game. This was to honor them. Try again

I'm sure they were honored. Many balls were squeezed. Many jars were jizzed in. God bless.

[The Reckoning]

http://alcalde.texasexes.org/2014/05/uts-dalton-santos-raring-to-go-after-mothers-surgery/


pretty cool of texas exes and fans to step up and help fund dalton santos' mom's surgery

[TFloss32]

24/7 joining in and saying Max Wittek unlikely to enroll at Texas.

The story he's giving is he now wants to be in a pass-heavy offense, play for one year and go pro.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Texas has offered OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA.

[TFloss32]

OL Toby Weathersby told A&M's Rivals site he plans on taking visits in the future.

[TFloss32]

Statesman saying the Wittek deal is off the table.

He has also supposedly deleted his Twitter account.

[TFloss32]

Update on QB Max Wittek from Inside Texas...their source says Wittek has a pending legal issue that is preventing him from enrolling at Texas, so UT basically has to move on even though the charges will likely be dropped. There is a remote possibility he could still enroll in the fall assuming those charges go away, but the timing of that doesn't really work for either party. Wittek needs to find a home and UT needs a QB now.

[DMX7]

Wow, that's lame as shit. What legal issues?

[ThePop]

466741529663393793

[rjv]

wittek would have been a loaner and expectations for ut next season or not unreasonable ones. it may work out for the best two years from now.

[TFloss32]

@BDavisAAS
While it's not officially official, listening to Patterson talk this a.m., I have no doubt they will sell beer at DKR this fall. #triblive

[TFloss32]

Per Max Olson, Coach Bedford was at Fort Bend Marshall today to see CB Kendall Sheffield.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Bedford also went to Manvel to see 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill and 2016 S Deontay Anderson.

[TFloss32]

New name to know is 2016 TE Hunter Thedford of Comanche. Texas saw him today and he will camp in June:

http://247sports.com/Player/Hunter-Thedford-41360

[TFloss32]

Update on DT Daylon Mack of Gladewater (24/7):

“We talk regularly,” Mack told Horns247. “[Rumph] actually stopped by on Tuesday to check in on me. We talked later on that evening. Coach Rumph was telling me that they are building something special and to be looking at them this year. He also said for me to try and come up for a visit.”

“It’s (visiting Austin) a possibility,” Mack said. “I’m going to have to check and see with my parents first.”

[TFloss32]

RB Jordan Stevenson recently told 24/7 he plans to visit Ohio State, UCLA and Alabama this summer.

He also mentioned he will visit Texas again and is waiting for Oregon to offer.

[TFloss32]

Wow, that's lame as shit. What legal issues?

Still unclear, but the charges are serious enough that it's preventing enrollment.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Max Olson checked in with LB Cameron Townsend today. Townsend said he's still a Texas lean but wants to wait until midseason to make his commitment decision.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Former Texas target QB Chason Virgil committed to Mississippi State.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, DT Daylon Mack has set up a visit to Alabama for June 13th.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley is eyeing Thanksgiving week for his official visit to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Rice writes letter to a recruit's cat, gets commitment:

https://espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/54922/letter-to-cat-helps-land-rice-a-qb-commit

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas went by both Cedar Hill and Dallas South Oak Cliff yesterday.

They also saw DT Kingsley KeKe of Richmond George Ranch.

[TFloss32]

Update on OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA after receiving his Texas offer (24/7):

"I'm very excited about the offer," Thomas said. "We've been talking about it a while and once the coach finally got in contact with me he told me he really liked my film from the start and he really wanted to meet me and get to know my personality and attributes that you can't really watch on film."

"He saw all of that (at practice) and told my coaches he was really excited and they were definitely going to offer me."

"We didn't really talk in person. I talked to him on the phone," Thomas said. "He told me he really likes my physicality and my toughness and the way I carry myself out there on the field. He told me I have a lot of good attributes that make me look like a Texas football player."

"Texas is definitely an option for me. It's one of the closest schools I have an offer from; probably the closest major school,” Thomas said. “That definitely makes them an option for me being that close and being the team that they are with their tradition."

"My family would support me wherever I go, but with schools definitely being closer would be a huge positive for them. I know I would like to still see them as much as possible and they'd still like to see me as much as possible so being a close school is definitely a huge plus."

"I've been talking to them about when they are all going to be in and when will be a good day to visit. I'm thinking sometime in June is a time he said would be good so I will be over there sometime around then," he said. "I really want to make a decision this summer pretty quickly, but it's probably going to take a little bit longer because all of the coaches won't be there at the same time at all the different schools so it will take me longer to get all the visits in."

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying another JUCO QB UT is looking at is Daniel Fitzwater of Copiah-Lincoln CC in Wesson, MS:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1316543/daniel-fitzwater

[Bloeddyr10]

Louisville offered 10 players from Dallas South Oak Cliff today. Pretty loaded team.

RB Jordan Stevenson (Texas commit)
WR JF Thomas (TCU commit)
DT Jalen Goss
DE Marvin Terry (2016)
DE/LB Hal Vincent (2016)
CB Juanthony 'Juicy' Parker (2016)
CB Takadrae Williams
S Jamile Johnson (Oklahoma commit)
S Prentice McKinney (Notre Dame commit)
DB X'Zaviae Ausborne

[leemajors]

Update on QB Max Wittek from Inside Texas...their source says Wittek has a pending legal issue that is preventing him from enrolling at Texas, so UT basically has to move on even though the charges will likely be dropped. There is a remote possibility he could still enroll in the fall assuming those charges go away, but the timing of that doesn't really work for either party. Wittek needs to find a home and UT needs a QB now.

Hear he's not gonna be eligible, not graduating till december now

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas has re-offered 2016 DT Ed Oliver of Spring Westfield.

[Bloeddyr10]

Quick quote from 5-star DT Tim Settle of Manassas (VA.), from 24/7.

"When I went to Alabama I actually went to their camp and I was actually able to work with their D-line coach at the time (Chris Rumph) who is now at Texas. So, I know how he works and how he coaches. That is why Texas is in my top five and I love how he coaches."

[TFloss32]

Hear he's not gonna be eligible, not graduating till december now

Inside Texas mentioned in their report on Wittek that he was kicked out of USC at one point because of the charges that were being brought against him. I wonder if that delayed his coursework or if this is just an excuse to take attention away from his legal issues. Kind of odd to visit Texas three times and tell everyone you're going to Austin if you knew you weren't going to graduate on time. Doesn't add up.

[TFloss32]

I don't know the original source of this info, but CB Jordan Tolbert (just committed to Baylor) will miss his senior year due to an ACL tear.

[TFloss32]

Quick quote from 5-star DT Tim Settle of Manassas (VA.), from 24/7.

"When I went to Alabama I actually went to their camp and I was actually able to work with their D-line coach at the time (Chris Rumph) who is now at Texas. So, I know how he works and how he coaches. That is why Texas is in my top five and I love how he coaches."

Hoping Texas can get Settle and OL Matthew Burrell in Austin together at some point.

[Bloeddyr10]

Hoping Texas can get Settle and OL Matthew Burrell in Austin together at some point.

From what I've gathered around the web, Settle will most likely end up at Virginia or JUCO. Apparently he is HUGE grade risk. Whether or not that is true, I don't know. But it comes from fans and analysts from Virginia and the surrounding states.

Colt Barber (who crystal balled Burrell to Texas) says it seems more and more unlikely to happen. He would change his CB to either Penn State or Ohio State, but he don't know which one yet, so he's kind of "wait and see"-mode. It is worth remembering that Settle, Burrell and Jeff Holland all talked about attending the same college. To my knowledge, Texas is the only school all 3 have genuine interest in (all three have said they would like to make an official visit to Texas).

[TFloss32]

Good video interview with OL Toby Weathersby:

http://vype.com/houston/2014/05/12/vype-coverboy-westfields-toby-weathersby-is-no-push-over/

[Needs More Bourbon]

UT commit Kirk Johnson ran a 4.57 40 and 4.00 shuttle at the Oakland NFTC today.

[TFloss32]

LB Darrin Kirkland of Indianapolis, IN has committed to Michigan.

[Hook Em 88]

Meridian High School in Mississippi produces talent. Scout 100 safety C.J. Hampton signed with Ole Miss in 2014, quarterback J'Mar Smith is their top junior, and Daniel Crowell is a wide receiver to know in the 2016 class...
Daniel Crowell (http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7772969) had over 150 yards receiving and he scored two touchdowns Thursday night against West Point in a scrimmage game.
Mississippi State (http://mississippistate.scout.com/) is the only school showing interest in Crowell right now, but that is expected to change soon.
The 6-foot-1, 191 pound sophomore is strong and he has good speed down the field. He is thought of as one of the best athletes in the area.
There are a few schools he likes early.
"LSU (http://louisianastate.scout.com/), Ole Miss (http://mississippi.scout.com/), Mississippi State, and probably Georgia (http://georgia.scout.com/) are schools I am really interested in," said Crowell. "I am planning to go to camps at Alabama (http://alabama.scout.com/), Georgia, and Ole Miss this summer."
The 2016 wide receiver out of Meridian, Miss. grew up a fan of theTexas (http://texas.scout.com/) Longhorns. He has no ties to the school, but he has followed many of their top players.
"I have always liked Texas. I have watched them a lot and I have grown up watching guys like Ricky Williams, Colt McCoy, and Vince Young. They have had some great players."
Not many know much about Crowell yet, but those close to Meridian expect his first offer to come this summer, then many others to follow. Scout was at his school earlier this week and he is an impressive young man.

[Hook Em 88]

Brandon Jones is one of the top prospects in the class of 2016. The four star safety checks in from Nacogdoches (TX) and has offers from some of the biggest schools in the country.
Head coach Charlie Strong (http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7485862) and defensive coordinator Vance Bedford have a prove track record with defensive backs. One defensive back they have targeted for the 2016 class isBrandon Jones (http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7398168).
”My thoughts on the program is it’s a really good yet growing one that produces a lot of players to the next level and a team that gets better each year,” Jones said.
Jones grew up a fan of the Longhorns and he will be a top priority for defensive backs coach Chris Vaughn moving forward.
”The coaches do what they can to make it as much like home as possible and I really like that,” Jones said. “My relationship with the coaches is going great and still growing everyday. Very nice facilities and growing up with them being a favorite team I really enjoy Texas (http://texas.scout.com/)!”
Why is Jones so highly recruited?
Jones is fast and compact. He has great ball skills and is very physical. Jones has great burst and nice straight line speed.

[Hook Em 88]

@SBNRecruiting: 2015 Texas commit Kirk Johnson with the SPARQ MVP after turning in the highest score in testing here. #OAKNFTC

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

High School recruits speak on how the fact that no longhorns were drafted will not effect their decision to join the program.

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=ncfrecruitingon-the-trail&id=54861

[TFloss32]

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

“You can tell that he (Coach Wickline) really wants me,” said Akamnonu. “Texas has really been after me hard lately and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. The attention they’re showing me really stands out.”

“I plan on heading down there (Austin) in a few weeks,” he told Horns247. “Most likely the first of next month, probably for their camp or something like that. I want to get to know the coaches more and talk more with Coach Wickline in person."

“I'd also like to compete against some of the nation’s top guys and I know they’ll be there. I’m looking forward to it.”

“I’m still thinking it over,” said Akamnonu. “Those two schools (Texas and Oklahoma) will be in there for sure, it’s the others I’m trying to figure out.”

[TFloss32]

Quotes from a source close to CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer (24/7):

"The visit went very well,” said a source close to Boyd. “He (Coach Vaughn) stayed for about four hours. He watched Kris practice and then went with Kris' position coach. I know the coaching staff had a great time with him."

"Kris really enjoyed it too,” added the source. “He thought a lot of Coach Vaughn coming in and spending all that time there. He loves Texas, as you know, but the fact of how interested they are in him and how much they show him they love him are very big in his book. That's something they need to keep up."

"I think he commits sometime during football season,” the source said. “He wants people to see him as a wide receiver too, not just as a defensive back and running back, but as a complete athlete."

[TFloss32]

More on JUCO QB Daniel Fitzwater (24/7). If he enrolls at his next school this summer, he'll have four years to play three:

“They (Texas) talked to my coach earlier in the week,” said Fitzwater. “I don’t have all the info on what was said, but I know that they're interested in me. I just know they have expressed interest and they want to learn more about me as a quarterback and then we’ll go from there.”

“I’m excited,” he said. “Being from Texas, it’s very exciting. I lived in Dallas, then Amarillo and then Houston, so if they offered it would be a good opportunity for a Texas boy to go back to Texas.”

[TFloss32]

2016 RB Sewo Olonilua of Humble Kingwood made an unofficial visit to Texas yesterday (24/7):

“It was great,” Olonilua told Horns247. “I stayed for about an hour and a half, took a tour through all the facilities and saw everything. What really stood out about that was their game field. You really get to see just how big the stadium really is when you are on that field.”

“I like how Coach (Charlie) Strong is rebuilding that team,” he said. “I hope to see them shock some people next season.”

“I will be camping there on June 1,” Olonilua said. “Coach (Chris) Vaughn said if I show out at the camp, then they will have an offer waiting for me. If that happened, it would put them way ahead of the pack.”

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2606556/highlights/80896383

[texas4ever]

2016 RB Sewo Olonilua of Humble Kingwood made an unofficial visit to Texas yesterday (24/7):

“It was great,” Olonilua told Horns247. “I stayed for about an hour and a half, took a tour through all the facilities and saw everything. What really stood out about that was their game field. You really get to see just how big the stadium really is when you are on that field.”

“I like how Coach (Charlie) Strong is rebuilding that team,” he said. “I hope to see them shock some people next season.”

“I will be camping there on June 1,” Olonilua said. “Coach (Chris) Vaughn said if I show out at the camp, then they will have an offer waiting for me. If that happened, it would put them way ahead of the pack.”

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2606556/highlights/80896383

Wow... BRUISER!

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying Coach Wickline is in Jenks, OK today to see blue-chip DT Marquise Overton (committed to OU).

http://247sports.com/Player/Marquise-Overton-25903

[TFloss32]

Wow... BRUISER!

Olonilua is another reason why 2016 RB Kameron Martin hasn't been offered, imo.

Lots of good options in that class.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Update on Pine Bluff (Ark.) TE Will Gragg from Scout:

"We talk about once a week," Gragg said. "They are in a great place with me and I'm in a great place with them."

"We were really talking about things outside of football, relationships in life and things like that. Then we get into football."

"Just talking it over with my family, we haven't started to settle down and narrow things down just yet," he said. "Once the school year is over we will cut things down. I definitely want to get out and see some schools that I haven't seen yet. Then we will just go from there."

He's got OVs set up for Texas, Alabama, FSU, LSU and Ole Miss.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Gladewater DT Daylon Mack told Scout that he would visit LSU (May 31) and Alabama (June 13-14) but didn't know if he'd visit Texas.

[Bloeddyr10]

2016 RB Sewo Olonilua of Humble Kingwood made an unofficial visit to Texas yesterday (24/7):

“It was great,” Olonilua told Horns247. “I stayed for about an hour and a half, took a tour through all the facilities and saw everything. What really stood out about that was their game field. You really get to see just how big the stadium really is when you are on that field.”

“I like how Coach (Charlie) Strong is rebuilding that team,” he said. “I hope to see them shock some people next season.”

“I will be camping there on June 1,” Olonilua said. “Coach (Chris) Vaughn said if I show out at the camp, then they will have an offer waiting for me. If that happened, it would put them way ahead of the pack.”

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2606556/highlights/80896383

I headsome good things about him at the NFTC in Dallas. Apparently he has two brothers who graduated from Texas. My favorit back of those I've checked so far.

I'm not worried about the Kam Martin situation, at all.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I really wasn't impressed with Olonilua. If Jamabo's going to outgrow the position at 6-2 206, what's Olonilua going to do at 6-2 212 as a sophomore? He also ran a 4.86 at the NFTC — he's got better acceleration on film than that time would suggest, but the top-end speed is certainly lacking. And he doesn't break as many tackles as I'd expect from a back his size.

Someone on Shaggy introduced me to Rakeem Boyd the other day — he's easily the best in-state back I've seen in the class out of the 15 or so I've watched so far.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1604222/highlights/141612375

[TFloss32]

I'm not worried about the Kam Martin situation, at all.

I like that Strong and staff aren't letting the hype determine who they target. It's interesting to me that Martin is receiving all of these OOS offers, but A&M and UT aren't in any hurry at all. If you simply look at film and ignore the names, I like a handful of guys in the '16 class more. I have no problem with how UT is playing that one and it's already obvious they like RBs with size. Some film for everyone to view and want to hear who y'all like:

RB, Darius Anderson, Richmond George Ranch
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1343402/highlights/68181376

RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1604222/highlights/118723139

RB, Sewo Olonilua, Humble Kingwood
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2606556/highlights/80896383

RB, Kyle Porter, Katy
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/3241608/highlights/138274396

RB, Nic Smith, Arlington Martin
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2594964/highlights/109277376

RB, Trevor Speights, McAllen Memorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxv53fm2eX8

RB, Devwah Whaley, Beaumont Central
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2628796/devwah-whaley

RB, Ja'Ron Wilson, Euless Trinity
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2162738/highlights/98066376

[TFloss32]

Someone on Shaggy introduced me to Rakeem Boyd the other day — he's easily the best in-state back I've seen in the class out of the 15 or so I've watched so far.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1604222/highlights/141612375

I'm a fan of Boyd as well, but Whaley is my guy right now.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Good list. Bryson Denley from Cibolo is supposed to be good but I can't find film anywhere.

I didn't like Darius Anderson much — he's a dancer who isn't quick enough for it. Ja'Ron Wilson looks good but is hard to project because his OL is just mauling people. Trevor Speights was one of the first backs I noticed, just before he committed to Arizona. He looks like a better version of Kam Martin.

[TFloss32]

Coach Vaughn and 2016 RB Sewo Olonilua

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bn8K0xbCcAAjBGI.jpg

[TFloss32]

@scoutrecruiting
The #Longhorns have reached out to Oregon's QB, Jake Rodrigues. Who do YOU think #Texas needs?

[Needs More Bourbon]

@scoutrecruiting
The #Longhorns have reached out to Oregon's QB, Jake Rodrigues. Who do YOU think #Texas needs?

Rodrigues told Scout that Texas, Michigan, Miami, SDSU and Utah St. have shown interest. He said he's very interested in UT and understands the needs at QB. He'll start taking official visits as soon as next weekend.


However, he told Oregon 247 writer Justin Hopkins the other day that he's talking a lot to SDSU and that they're the favorite to land him.

[rkell87]

Good list. Bryson Denley from Cibolo is supposed to be good but I can't find film anywhere.

I didn't like Darius Anderson much — he's a dancer who isn't quick enough for it. Ja'Ron Wilson looks good but is hard to project because his OL is just mauling people. Trevor Speights was one of the first backs I noticed, just before he committed to Arizona. He looks like a better version of Kam Martin.
anderson was constantly looking for the inside cutback, great for punt returns, bad for runningbacks at the next level. olonilua was pretty meh to me, solid all around and fights for yards but nothing special about his game. Whaley was always trying to get to the edge, not a fan of that unless you have elite speed which he doesn't. Best of the bunch to me was boyd, making people miss on inside runs is something special that few backs do well ala shady, he also has great acceleration through the hole when it opens up, definitely my early favorite.

[pgardn]

I like Whaley as well, very quick immediate change of direction from the get go.

Never know how they will grow up though.

[Bloeddyr10]

I would like to correct myself, Sewo is my personal favorite. I love big backs who can pound the ball and runs north/south more than east/west. I believe Boyd, Speights or Whaley are the best. I wouldn't mind Sewo as a compliment to one of the three others.

I found some quotes from VarsityPreps from Rakeem Boyd (who seems to be a favorite here), basically a Q&A:

- Who are you hearing from right now?
"Right now I'm gearing from Oklahoma, Kansas State, Texas and UCLA."

- What schools are you interested in?
"I really like Texas a lot, but Alabama is my dream school."

- Do you have any camp plans for the summer?
"Just the Texas camp for now."

- Will distance be a factor in your recruitment?
"Not really, I'm from New Orleans, but I live in Houston. It won't be a factor."

[TFloss32]

Allen's football stadium will close for 2014:

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20140519-exclusive-60m-allen-football-stadium-deemed-not-safe-will-close-this-season.ece

[Blake]

Allen's football stadium will close for 2014:

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20140519-exclusive-60m-allen-football-stadium-deemed-not-safe-will-close-this-season.ece

We may suck at math and science compared to the rest of the world but as long as the football stadium is big and bad ass, wgaf

[Needs More Bourbon]

Amy Campbell @MsAmyCampbell: 4* 2016 DE Joseph Jackson grew up a #Wolverines fan. Has early 3 favorites: http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1404160 #Michigan #Bama #LongHorns

http://247sports.com/Player/Joseph-Jackson-35065
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1699556/highlights/97427375

[Bloeddyr10]

So much for slow-playing the RB's for the 2016 class. Trayveon Williams of C.E. King in Houston claims to have received an offer from Texas. The mods over at 24/7 are trying to see how legit the offer is. But the first 2016 RB offer might be out.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trayveon-Williams-55099

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2146528/

[rjv]

Good list. Bryson Denley from Cibolo is supposed to be good but I can't find film anywhere.

I didn't like Darius Anderson much — he's a dancer who isn't quick enough for it. Ja'Ron Wilson looks good but is hard to project because his OL is just mauling people. Trevor Speights was one of the first backs I noticed, just before he committed to Arizona. He looks like a better version of Kam Martin.

my daughter is in the band at cibolo steele so i see all their games. if you know anything about justin stockton (going to tech) who ran a 4.3 then i can tell you that denley is just a shade slower than stockton was (my guess would be he runs a 4.4). he was not used much as a receiver so i can't say how good his hands are. he is not big but may grow (his dad is well over six feet). i would say he is about 5'8" or 5'9" at the end of last season and probably 170 or 165 soaking wet. but he is shiftier than stockton was. not tough between the tackles but very elusive and very hard to catch when he gets in the open field (whereas stockton was absolutely uncatchable). not sure how he'll get the ball next year as steele has some deep threats and their QB also runs a 4.4 so he will certainly get some reps as well. i'll keep you all posted on all cibolo steele prospects as next season starts. the positive is that steele has a brutal schedule (madison, judson, smithson valley, wagner and desoto as a non-district game) so i can even watch some other local prospects.

[leemajors]

my daughter is in the band at cibolo so i see all their games. if you know anything about justin stockton (going to tech) who ran a 4.3 then i can tell you that denley is just a shade slower than stockton was (my guess would be he runs a 4.4). he was not used much as a receiver so i can't say how good his hands are. he is not big but may grow (his dad is well over six feet). i would say he is about 5'8" or 5'9" at the end of last season and probably 170 or 165 soaking wet. but he is shiftier than stockton was. not tough between the tackles but very elusive and very hard to catch when he gets in the open field (whereas stockton was absolutely uncatchable). not sure how he'll get the ball next year as steele has some deep threats and their QB also runs a 4.4 so he will certainly get some reps as well. i'll keep you all posted on all cibolo prospects as next season starts. the positive is that steele has a brutal schedule (madison, judson, smithson valley, wagner and desoto as a non-district game) so i can even watch some other local prospects.

Ty for the info

[Needs More Bourbon]

So much for slow-playing the RB's for the 2016 class. Trayveon Williams of C.E. King in Houston claims to have received an offer from Texas. The mods over at 24/7 are trying to see how legit the offer is. But the first 2016 RB offer might be out.

Really good-looking APB. Excellent feet, good burst and balance. He sets up a few of his runs really nicely. His testing scores are strange: He doesn't seem like he's got great top-end speed but like he's shifty as hell, yet he ran a respectable 4.65 40 but a 4.71 shuttle at the Houston NFTC. Was that the event that had some rain? I don't know how else to explain that shuttle. Measured 5-9 179 for those who are curious; 34.0 powerball and 34.4" vertical.

[Needs More Bourbon]

my daughter is in the band at cibolo so i see all their games. if you know anything about justin stockton (going to tech) who ran a 4.3 then i can tell you that denley is just a shade slower than stockton was (my guess would be he runs a 4.4). he was not used much as a receiver so i can't say how good his hands are. he is not big but may grow (his dad is well over six feet). i would say he is about 5'8" or 5'9" at the end of last season and probably 170 or 165 soaking wet. but he is shiftier than stockton was. not tough between the tackles but very elusive and very hard to catch when he gets in the open field (whereas stockton was absolutely uncatchable). not sure how he'll get the ball next year as steele has some deep threats and their QB also runs a 4.4 so he will certainly get some reps as well. i'll keep you all posted on all cibolo prospects as next season starts. the positive is that steele has a brutal schedule (madison, judson, smithson valley, wagner and desoto as a non-district game) so i can even watch some other local prospects.

Good stuff. Appreciate it.

[Bloeddyr10]

So much for slow-playing the RB's for the 2016 class. Trayveon Williams of C.E. King in Houston claims to have received an offer from Texas. The mods over at 24/7 are trying to see how legit the offer is. But the first 2016 RB offer might be out.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trayveon-Williams-55099

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2146528/

Brian Perroni from 24/7 has cleared some things. Perroni checked in on a few of his offers, and they are NOT legit. He believes that the Texas offer isn't legit either. Perroni thinks that Williams is genuinely confused at this moment about which offers that is legit. Perroni also says that his stats are way off compared to what he has seen other places and from what he has heard.

EDIT: Nevermind the comments on his stats. Perroni has changed them to the correct stats.

[Needs More Bourbon]

EDIT: Nevermind the comments on his stats. Perroni has changed them to the correct stats.

Ha, he's lost about 500 yards and like a dozen touchdowns since I looked at it half an hour ago.

[TFloss32]

Lou Holtz retiring from ESPN?

http://collegespun.com/independents/notre-dame/report-lou-holtz-will-retire-from-espn-after-season-says-its-time-to-step-aside-and-let-the-younger-people-do-it#

[TFloss32]

my daughter is in the band at cibolo steele so i see all their games. if you know anything about justin stockton (going to tech) who ran a 4.3 then i can tell you that denley is just a shade slower than stockton was (my guess would be he runs a 4.4). he was not used much as a receiver so i can't say how good his hands are. he is not big but may grow (his dad is well over six feet). i would say he is about 5'8" or 5'9" at the end of last season and probably 170 or 165 soaking wet. but he is shiftier than stockton was. not tough between the tackles but very elusive and very hard to catch when he gets in the open field (whereas stockton was absolutely uncatchable). not sure how he'll get the ball next year as steele has some deep threats and their QB also runs a 4.4 so he will certainly get some reps as well. i'll keep you all posted on all cibolo steele prospects as next season starts. the positive is that steele has a brutal schedule (madison, judson, smithson valley, wagner and desoto as a non-district game) so i can even watch some other local prospects.

Good stuff.

Look out for 2016 DE Mark Jackson.

[rkell87]

So much for slow-playing the RB's for the 2016 class. Trayveon Williams of C.E. King in Houston claims to have received an offer from Texas. The mods over at 24/7 are trying to see how legit the offer is. But the first 2016 RB offer might be out.

http://247sports.com/Player/Trayveon-Williams-55099

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2146528/

5:09 other team takes out his own teammate and he is pissed lol. #80 and #88 were doing work blocking for this guy the whole video, 3:52 WR blocks guy to ground with one arm to spring the TD. That whole thing was fun to watch.

[TFloss32]

I don't usually copy/paste, but this is too much to summarize and it's the latest on QB Kyler Murray from 24/7. Interesting storyline now that Oregon has seen two QBs transfer. You're looking at a situation where Murray potentially starts at Oregon as a true frosh.

The Latest on Kyler Murray

May 28th may be a more interesting date than many Texas A&M fans had planned on.

Last month, Allen (Texas) quarterback Kyler Murray took an unofficial visit to Oregon. Shortly after the visit, Oregon offered two more quarterbacks in the 2015 class which appeared on the surface to indicate that the Ducks did not think that their chances with Murray were very good. In addition, there were rumors that Murray intended to announce his college choice in early May.

At that point in time, all signs indicated that Murray was headed to Texas A&M. Murray was the son of former A&M great Kevin Murray and the Aggies had recruited Murray very hard since offering him last June with offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jake Spavital leading the push (Spavital even used the ‘Swaggcopter’ to watch Murray against Plano West last season). Although Murray had visited a few other programs along the way (none of them more than twice), he had developed a tremendous relationship with Spavital and had visited A&M multiple times since being offered (including twice this spring). In addition, the Aggies ran virtually the same offense that Allen did.

By April, the Aggies had actively stopped recruiting other quarterbacks in the 2015 class. Murray and his family had basically told the A&M staff that they were on their way to Aggieland and A&M’s board at the position consisted of just one name: Kyler Murray.

However, within the past week or so, Murray’s decision started become increasingly foggy. Murray told Gigem247.com at the regional Elite 11 event that he wanted to make a decision in May and just a few days later the family announced that he would be indeed be making an announcement concerning his commitment on May 28.

Shortly thereafter, Murray tweeted that his mother's malignancy (she had been undergoing treatment for some time) was in remission. At about the same time, Gigem247.com learned that Murray had reached back out to the Oregon staff on his own accord. This came as something of a surprise to Oregon’s coaches, who did not believe that their chances with him were very good after his visit there last month. In fact, the Ducks’ staff had moved on which is why the reports came out from the Oregon side of things that Murray was headed to A&M.

Shortly thereafter, word filtered from the A&M staff that they were feeling less confident about their chances with Murray. Separate sources, who’ve also been in contact with Murray and his family, have also indicated that Oregon has creeped back into the picture in a big way.

In the days since Murray set a decision date, Oregon has announced that both of its backup quarterbacks were transferring which essentially left senior Marcus Mariota as the only scholarship quarterback on the roster until true freshman Morgan Mahalak arrives in the fall. They also have told Travis Waller, a quarterback from Anaheim (Calif.), that they would be looking at offering him but would be holding off until Murray announces a decision.

It’s become apparent just by watching Oregon’s latest roster moves that they feel better about landing Murray than did just weeks ago. From what we understand, the catalyst on Murray’s end in reaching back out to Oregon is potential playing time. All prospects want to come in and play right away but this takes higher precedence at the quarterback position.

Gigem247.com has learned that early enrollee and true freshman Kyle Allen is considered to be the leader to emerge with the starting job at A&M coming out of spring practice ahead of sophomore Kenny Hill. If Allen started the 2014 season and Murray enrolled at A&M, Murray would be facing an entrenched starter at the position (always a tough proposition for a quarterback) and perhaps be a backup for the 2015 and 2016 seasons and perhaps even the 2017 season if Allen did not turn pro early. In contrast, as of right now, Murray could go to Oregon and face minimal competition to be the starter as a freshman.

It also should be noted that high level Oregon sources still don’t feel overly confident in landing Murray. We’re told their staff is basically to the point where they’re saying, “if he comes, great, we’d love to have him,” but they are not jumping up and down as if they’ve got this one in the bag. Additionally, Oregon inquired about Waller as recently as Sunday.

More than anything else, it appears that A&M’s current depth chart is driving Murray to consider the Ducks much more heavily than he previously did even a couple of weeks ago (something that we have confirmed that via people close to the family). As a result, Oregon has now become a real factor in the race for Murray’s signature. May 28 now stands less as a coronation for A&M’s next great quarterback commitment as opposed to being a real date of decision to see if the Aggies can land the prized 247sports.com five star recruit. (Tarp/Hamm)

[Bloeddyr10]

Texas was by North Little Rock (Ar.) today to see '15 WR K.J. Hill, per 24/7. Hill caught 83 passes last season for 1210 yards and 20 touchdowns.

http://247sports.com/Player/KJ-Hill-23756

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1415303/highlights/84996391

[Hook Em 88]

2016 (4-star) DE Joseph Jackson of Gulliver Prep in Miami has named an early Top 3 of Texas, Alabama and Michigan.

[rkell87]

Texas was by North Little Rock (Ar.) today to see '15 WR K.J. Hill, per 24/7. Hill caught 83 passes last season for 1210 yards and 20 touchdowns.

http://247sports.com/Player/KJ-Hill-23756

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1415303/highlights/84996391

I'll take one kj hill please

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, Texas has offered five-star CB Iman Marshall of Long Beach, CA:

http://247sports.com/Player/Iman-Marshall-19987

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1450228/iman-marshall

[TFloss32]

Quotes from the father of CB Iman Marshall (Rivals):

"For coach Tommie Robinson to come down and personally offer Iman, knowing how Texas doesn't historically recruit this area, tells us that coach Strong and his staff are doing an excellent job evaluating talent outside the state of Texas."

"How can you not take that offer seriously looking how coach Strong turned around Louisville. Can you imagine what he can do with the resources that the University of Texas has? It's mind-blowing considering the possibilities."

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, yesterday Coach Strong mentioned there's been no change with the status of RB Joe Bergeron.

[TFloss32]

DE Keisean Lucier-South of Orange, CA tweeted Texas came by yesterday.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley will officially visit Texas on December 12th instead of Thanksgiving weekend.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying the coach of JUCO QB Daniel Fitzwater is supposed to call Coach Watson today about possibly setting up a throwing session.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Scout's LSU site says Charles Omenihu is open to visits but has no plans to. They said he'll narrow down a list of possible visits and that LSU, Florida, A&M and Oregon "have his interest."

[TFloss32]

A new name Texas is looking at is JUCO DT Deonte Reynolds of Contra Costa CC in San Pablo, CA (teammate of JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley). Here are some quotes from his coach:

“They (Texas) said that they really like what they've seen from Deonte,” said Carter. “So they’re in the process of evaluating him. He’s an absolute giant and a beast on the line. He currently stands 6-feet-6-inches and is right at 335 pounds. He’s a big dude with a lot of upside. He’s very physical."

“Right now he holds offers from Arizona State, Maryland, Oklahoma, Boise State and Kansas State,” Carter added. “We’ll see what Texas has to say, but hopefully they’ll offer him. I know they like what they’ve seen so far, so we’ll see where that goes.”

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3070418/highlights/107202380

[TFloss32]

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

“It went great (the conversation with Coach Wickline). We were just discussing days to try to visit and it nothing definite yet, but sometime after May 27,” Thomas said. “I’m excited. I can’t wait to visit.”

[TFloss32]

Scout's LSU site says Charles Omenihu is open to visits but has no plans to. They said he'll narrow down a list of possible visits and that LSU, Florida, A&M and Oregon "have his interest."

24/7 saying A&M may offer soon.

[Bloeddyr10]

24/7 saying A&M may offer soon.

And it caused a hilarious meltdown on the Aggie site.

[Hook Em 88]

GREAT READ on CHARLIE STRONG with Bergeron Update

One of the byproducts of a head football coach who has a full sweat going by 6 am every day (because of a 6-mile run at 4:30 am), is the coach having a constant presence in a 6 am study hall for roughly a dozen players last semester.
So when the entire team wasn’t working out at 6 am, there were heads in books at 6 am, and Strong and his coaches were right there with them.
With finals completed last week, the results of those 6 am study halls and a coaching staff willing to invest that same time, side by side, appear to have paid off in all the right ways.

Players considered on the fence as far as buy-in dating to last year – players whose names are well known because of previous academic or off-field turbulence – Daje Johnson, Desmond Harrison, Kennedy Estelle and Jalen Overstreet – all turned in strong spring semesters.
And Joe Bergeron, who may have questioned authority at every turn in the past, now seems to realize Charlie Strong and his coaching staff aren’t just talk. The word is Bergeron has so turned around his attitude and approach - to everything - after last semester that coaches expect him to be a team leader.
That may sound like fluff. But Bergeron had a reputation as a locker room lawyer, a guy whose anger might cause his mouth to get him trouble - especially with coaches.
The sense when Bergeron was basically excused from football by Strong to focus on his academics during spring football was Bergeron could bolt. Transfer. Even though he’s going into his senior year.
Strong wasn’t going to let that happen. Not if Bergeron truly wanted to listen. And Bergeron wanted to listen.

Strong has said he can’t count how many times he’s had black players in his coaching career who were not used to male authority - away from home - because those players were raised in a single-parent household by their mother.
Getting those players to understand why they might resist men telling them what to do is another matter. And that’s why Strong himself spends so much time around his players, pushing, prodding, dictating, teasing, laughing but ultimately listening.
They have to know he cares. He and his staff, led by strength coach Pat Moorer, are going to move the finish line in terms of grind, sweat and expectations. But because of the personal investment by Strong and his staff, the players know all the tough love is to improve a kid’s life. Not his football. His life.
Strong doesn’t harp on making sure kids are in class and paying attention as some form of punishment (when other students at UT may skip classes on a whim).
At his other coaching stops - at Notre Dame and South Carolina under Lou Holtz, at Florida under Ron Zook and Urban Meyer and as head coach at Louisville - players eventually find out Strong’s mission is a personal one to give players the tools for a successful life - whether or not they ever make it as a football player.

And Strong doesn’t let up. The 6 am study halls aren’t a shitty part of the job for him. It’s the most important part of the job for him. When Shawn Watson told me Strong “parents” his players. This is the tough love aspect of the job where Strong wins the hearts and minds of his players by going into their personal foxhole.
No one wants to go to a 6 am study hall. But in that time before sunrise, player and coach are getting to know each other in ways neither expected. The player’s bullshit excuses are exposed for what they are. But if the coach exposes it in a way that pushes, pulls but ultimately praises the player, then the player knows it’s real.
In the end, that player will go through hell for that coach. And if he ultimately makes a decision that leads to failure, that player will know he not only failed himself, but he failed someone who went all in to help improve that player’s life. Not his football. His life.

[Vito Corleone]

I absolutely love Strong's approach, I really hope it translates to success as he could be here for several years and become the next great coach at Texas.

[Hook Em 88]

Update on Ennis DE James Lockhart

If Mack Brown and his staff were still in charge at Texas, four-star defensive end James Lockhart (Ennis, Texas) thinks things would be drastically different between he and the Longhorns.
As it stands, UT has a commitment from rising star Charles Omenihu (Rowlett, Texas) and is in the market for at least one, possibly two more defensive ends.
But with plenty of attention spreading to other prospects (Takkarist McKinley and Motekiai Maile), Lockhart doesn’t feel like he’s receiving the attention he believes he should warrant if Texas is serious about him.

“The relationship with the new coaching staff is a little different,” he said. “I know when Mack Brown was there they recruited me harder than they do now. I know last week they were in town. They came and watched me practice. But as far as talking with them, I talk to them very rarely now.”
The reason for this is lost on Lockhart, the No. 75 player in the country, who stands 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds.
“I really don’t know. I have met Coach [Charlie] Strong during the offseason,” he said. “He came and met me, he and Coach [Bruce] Chambers. I hear other commitments from UT say that the coaching staff loves me, and they think highly of me, but I really don’t talk to them much. I used to talk to them like crazy.”
The good news for Texas is Lockhart hasn’t begun to narrow things down yet, and the Longhorns are still very much in the mix.

“I know they have a defensive end committed there already,” he said. “I’m not trying to brag but he’s not ranked as high as I am. I don’t know what the case is. I don’t know if they feel like they can’t get me. I don’t know. I’m interested in Texas. I haven’t narrowed anything down. But it’s just if they aren’t going to show me interest I will move on. I have other options.”
And not just any options but life-changing options. In addition to Texas, Lockhart has offers from Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Baylor, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas State, Miami, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Penn State, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Washington State.
“All the smaller schools are starting to back off and the bigger schools are taking a toll,” Lockhart said. “I talk to Alabama a lot, A&M a lot, Florida State a lot. All these big time schools are starting to come in and recruit me really hard.”
All of this attention has only made Lockhart hungrier to be the best. He’s not satisfied with being the top-rated DE in the state of Texas, he wants that No. 1 spot in the country (currently 10th).
“I’m not satisfied. To tell you the truth, I don’t think I’m at my full potential right now,” he said. “I see so much room for improvement. I just think I’m decent. I’m very critical and hard on myself.

“Let’s talk numbers real quick. Last season I had 122 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 21 QB pressures and three forced fumbles. To tell you the truth, that’s really nothing. I’m going to go out and work harder than I ever have and try to go out with a bang my senior year.”
Perhaps that will entice Texas to go after him harder than he says it is. Or not. Either way, Lockhart is all in on trying to become the best player he can be.
And while he hasn’t narrowed anything down just yet, he gets the sense that he’ll do so sooner rather than later considering all the commitments that are happening right now.
“It’s hard. I want to take my official visits,” he said. “But, at the same time, once football season is here, I’m really gambling. Really I’m gambling as it is right now. The end of your junior season is when people start to commit. On top of that, knock on wood, but if I get hurt then there goes a bunch of offers. I’m not doing this intentionally. I really don’t have an idea where I want to go. I have a general idea. But I want to take some visits.”
That includes another visit to UT and then to “Arkansas, Alabama and Florida State.”
“I’ll try to commit in August,” he said. “If not I’ll commit when I play in an All-American game.”

[Hook Em 88]

Update on Cy Ridge WR Kemah Siverand

There’s been plenty of Internet fodder about four-star wide receiver Kemah Siverand (Houston/Cy Ridge) and his desire to stay in Texas for college, particularly at either UT or Texas A&M.
When asked to confirm or dispel those rumors, Siverand answered like a veteran recruit who’d been through this a time or two before.
“I don’t want to say that there’s no truth,” he said. “Texas and Texas A&M, I like both schools but there are things I have to look at. You can’t base your decision on just making it in your home state. There are plenty of opportunities outside of the state too.”
So there’s one way of looking at it. Both rivals are in good shape but there could be opportunities outside of the state’s borders that interest him enough.
However, when pressed a bit more about his comfort level with leaving the state of Texas for college you get a sense for where his allegiances really are.

“I don’t have any issues, really,” he said of going out of state for school. “But you never know how that experience is going to be once you actually get to that school. I could enjoy a visit but it’s not always going to be like that.”
Texas, for one, is making it hard for him to leave. As one of the Longhorns main receiving targets, UT is putting a full court press on the 6-foot, 180-pound playmaker. But they are not alone.
“Texas came by last week on Wednesday,” he said. “That day, Arizona State came, Texas A&M was there, TCU was there, and Maryland was there too. All these fingers are pointed at you. You can’t please everybody. It’s hard dealing with all that attention.”
Siverand said he’s been to Texas and Texas A&M too many times to count. He mentioned he’d visited UT’s campus at least five times, including twice for Texas Relays and then at least three or four unofficial visits with his parents and coaches. But there are other schools he needs to visit before he really begins to narrow things down.
“As far as new schools, I just got offered by Washington,” he said. “That went pretty well when I spoke to the coaches. Like I’ve said, I’m just trying to build relationships with these coaches. For the most part I just need to try and get up there and see what the feel is. If I’m going to spend the next three to five years of my life somewhere it has to feel like home.
“I’ve already been to all the schools here in the state except for Baylor and TCU. Baylor just mentioned to me that they wouldn’t be recruiting me because they are stacked at receiver. I’m going to have to visit Texas Tech too. I haven’t visited them yet.”
Aside from a pass-heavy offense, Siverand is hoping to find a coaching staff he can feel at home with and one he feels will be there through the entirety of his career.
“I need a coaching staff that’s going to stay there for my time,” he said. “Because once that coaching staff leaves everything messes up because I wont have the same recruiter, the same position coach, etc. A lot of things get messed up.”
In addition to Texas, Texas A&M, and Washington, Siverand has offers from Arkansas, Louisville, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, and Wake Forest.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Texas offered Skyline WR Carlos Strickland.

http://247sports.com/Player/Carlos-Strickland-28086
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421354/carlos-strickland

[TFloss32]

Texas offered Skyline WR Carlos Strickland.

http://247sports.com/Player/Carlos-Strickland-28086
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421354/carlos-strickland

On the phone with Coach Strong getting his offer...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoSY0K3IcAA2qsX.jpg

[rkell87]

Texas offered Skyline WR Carlos Strickland.

http://247sports.com/Player/Carlos-Strickland-28086
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421354/carlos-strickland
love his first step, full speed in 3 steps, and I've never seen that many pancake blocks from a WR in his highlights lol

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Oregon offered ex-UT commit CB Jalen Campbell yesterday.

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Charles Omenihu Charles (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9906)s_94: After the Spring game big decision for my future will be announced

He followed that with a response to a Texas 24/7 intern:

Charles Omenihu Charles (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9906)s_94: @ZaneEllis247 don't worry you'll like what you hear

Speculation on Shaggy that he's enrolling early.

[TFloss32]

Charles Omenihu Charles (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9906)s_94: After the Spring game big decision for my future will be announced

He followed that with a response to a Texas 24/7 intern:

Charles Omenihu Charles (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9906)s_94: @ZaneEllis247 don't worry you'll like what you hear

Speculation on Shaggy that he's enrolling early.

I'd say early enrollee or picking an all-star game.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas is picking up their efforts with LB Clay Johnston of Abilene Wylie.

He is scheduled to be in Austin at the end of the month or for the June summer camp.

http://247sports.com/Player/Clay-Johnston-44697

[TFloss32]

Pic of RB Jordan Stevenson from Dallas South Oak Cliff's spring game last night:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoSNEvPIAAAp5hD.jpg:large

[TFloss32]

Update on JUCO DE Takkarist McKinley of Contra Costa CC in San Pablo, CA (OrangeBloods):

"Each school that offers me, I try to do my research on them, see how it fits me. Out of high school I signed with Cal and I kind of rushed into things. I want to take it slow, see what every school has to say, take my time with it."

"Cal was close to home, 10, 15 minutes. I felt like Cal was a great fit for me. I was from a small-town school, they offered me and five minutes later I called them back to commit. Now I want to take things slower."

"Those are Big 12 schools. Texas has an amazing coaching staff with coach Strong and coach Bedford, all of them. I feel he's going to change Texas back to their national championship days. At Louisville, he had one of the best defensive ends picked in first round of the draft. If he can progress a quarterback into a first-round draft pick, he's doing something right," McKinley said. "At Oklahoma, that's just Oklahoma. They beat Bama in their bowl game. To get offered by them is an amazing experience."

"That's kind of what I ask the coaches, what about your depth chart. Are there any seniors leaving or any upcoming freshman? I know at Texas they have Cedric Reed, by the time I go there he would be gone, so it would be a battle," McKinley said. "I don't want anything to be given to me, I'll have to earn my spot. All I want is an opportunity and I think I'd get that at Texas."

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, JUCO DE Quincy Vasser of Navarro College has said Texas will be one of his official visits despite being committed to Georgia.

[Bloeddyr10]

Brian Perroni says JW Ketchum will play QB for Houston Lamar today at the 7-on-7 tournament in Houston. I guess we can say that's where Ketchum ends up after his troubles at Fort Bend Marshall.

[Bloeddyr10]

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[Oregon transfer QB Jake] Rodrigues told told Oregon 247 writer Justin Hopkins the other day that he's talking a lot to SDSU and that they're the favorite to land him.

Signed with SDSU.

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[Whisky Dog]

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That's why recruiting is such a bitch to follow anymore. Nobody is legit these days. Only good to follow in late January up to signing day.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Is this about Stevenson, Omenihu or Weathersby?

‏justinwells2424: Which Texas commit might be wavering? He's right here: http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49820 … ($) #HookEm

[TFloss32]

Is this about Stevenson, Omenihu or Weathersby?

‏justinwells2424: Which Texas commit might be wavering? He's right here: http://insidetexas.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49820 … ($) #HookEm

Omenihu, but no info other than the tweet by Rowlett HS.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying both OL Madison Akamnonu and OL Garrett Thomas will be in town this weekend.

[Vito Corleone]

I have found over time the kids with the biggest mouths tend to be the ones that do the least and are more likely to waiver on their commitment.

[TFloss32]

BobbyBurton247: Nation's No. 1 player visiting Austin this weekend for @Strong_TexasFB first mini-camp as Texas coach.

That's QB Ricky Town, according to 247's rankings.

Misleading title by them.

It's 2017 ATH Dylan Moses of Baton Rouge, LA. He will be in town for the first summer camp this weekend.

[TFloss32]

I think this is an awesome and hilarious idea on UT's part:

http://www.charliestrongtexasfootballcamp.com/Fantasy_Camp.html

[Bloeddyr10]

DE Charles Omenihu has removed his "Texas commit" part from his Twitter bio. So it begins.

He also retweeted this from a teammate "My boy Charles will make decision tomorrow!!!!!! #Hookem (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hookem?src=hash) #Florida (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Florida?src=hash) #LSU (https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSU?src=hash) #Oregon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oregon?src=hash) "

[Needs More Bourbon]

DE Charles Omenihu has removed his "Texas commit" part from his Twitter bio. So it begins.

He's definitely gone out of his way to draw attention to himself. He does still have a pic of DKR as his header photo and "Garland -> Austin" in his info.

[TFloss32]

DE Charles Omenihu has removed his "Texas commit" part from his Twitter bio. So it begins.

He also retweeted this from a teammate "My boy Charles will make decision tomorrow!!!!!! #Hookem (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hookem?src=hash)#Florida (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Florida?src=hash)#LSU (https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSU?src=hash)#Oregon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oregon?src=hash) "


He's definitely gone out of his way to draw attention to himself. He does still have a pic of DKR as his header photo and "Garland -> Austin" in his info.

The only thing that surprises me, and what's unique about this situation, is Rowlett going along with it. You don't really see a public de-commitment unless it's National Signing Day which makes me think this will amount to nothing and the UT coaches have been assured all is well. If the worst happens and Omenihu chooses another school, I think it's a bad look for that community condoning recruiting games and advertising it on Twitter.

[TFloss32]

FYI QB Kyler Murray of Allen is supposed to make his commitment today. A&M or Oregon.

[TFloss32]

FWIW, 24/7 saying DE Charles Omenihu will be sticking with Texas and his announcement will not be a de-commitment.

Makes sense because I didn't see his high school coaches letting him make this spectacle and then burn Texas.

[DMX7]

FWIW, 24/7 saying DE Charles Omenihu will be sticking with Texas and his announcement will not be a de-commitment.

Makes sense because I didn't see his high school coaches letting him make this spectacle and then burn Texas.

Recruiting with Strong has been shaky to say the least.

[leemajors]

Recruiting with Strong has been shaky to say the least.

Considering when he started, I think he's doing pretty well.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Recruiting with Strong has been shaky to say the least.

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No. 11 class and our lowest-rated recruit has offers from everyone — after Strong had already identified him and locked him up. There's a ways to go, sure, but I'm not sure how anyone who has been paying attention could say Strong isn't doing well.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Kyler Murray committed to A&M.

[TFloss32]

Recruiting with Strong has been shaky to say the least.

I'm a happy camper based on the evidence we have to work with. I think the overall opinion of Strong so far is skewed because he's not going to operate like Mack. He's going to let commitments take visits because that's the real college football recruiting world. It isn't this marriage, or two-way street, that Mack made it out to be and we have to get out of that mindset.

He's also selling a product made of what Mack left behind. Reading the various message boards the past few months has shown me how quickly we've forgotten the dismal shape the team has been in the past 4+ years. This team started Case last year...sell that to a recruit, Charlie. It's just unrealistic to think he'd set the recruiting trail on fire right out of the gate. Other than two miracles like Auburn experienced last season, it's going to take time to right the ship.

I think keeping Gentry from Alabama is a small victory that could be an indication of what this staff is capable of if they can get a solid season under their belt. I take solace in the fact that the new regime is recruiting for a system, identifying the proper talent for that system and working their asses off to acquire that talent. I can't say the same for the old staff.

[TFloss32]

Kyler Murray committed to A&M.

How that depth chart unfolds will be fun to watch. Big personalities.

That's the momentum boost A&M needed. Huge deal.

[rjv]

How that depth chart unfolds will be fun to watch. Big personalities.

That's the momentum boost A&M needed. Huge deal.

i think it depends on the success of allen. if he starts as a frosh and does well then he may be a two years and then gone QB which would play out perfectly for murray. hard to say in today's turnstile world of college blue chips.

[ThePop]

Momentum boost indeed. Kevah Siverand to commit to aggy tomorrow (per twitter)

[pgardn]

Sumlin has made huge progress again.

The Aggies rule... For now.

[TFloss32]

Momentum boost indeed. Kevah Siverand to commit to aggy tomorrow (per twitter)

A&M isn't even recruiting him as hard as the other WR targets, so this one stings a little.

Have to get Burt/Strickland/Newsome.

[Clipper Nation]

Aggy will still find a way to disappoint, as they're still Aggy....

[Bloeddyr10]

'16 QB Josh White of Walton HS (Ga.) just tweeted his summer camp schedule, including a Texas camp. He said that it would be with some of his teammates, which hopefully includes '16 CB Chad Clay.

http://247sports.com/Player/Chad-Clay-34618

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2571119/chad-clay

[the chronic]

i think it depends on the success of allen. if he starts as a frosh and does well then he may be a two years and then gone QB which would play out perfectly for murray. hard to say in today's turnstile world of college blue chips.

Can't enter draft after only two years.

[TFloss32]

ATH DeAndre McNeal of Mesquite Poteet, teammate and friend of LB Malik Jefferson, says Texas has offered him.

[TFloss32]

DE Charles Omenihu confirmed in a tweet this evening that he's sticking with Texas and not entertaining other schools.

[TFloss32]

Can't enter draft after only two years.

Yep. Assuming Allen keeps his job, Murray is on the bench for two years minimum. What interests me is the possibility of Murray going pro after one season (his redshirt sophomore year) in that scenario. It's a good problem to have signing five-star QBs back-to-back.

[Bloeddyr10]

WR Damarkus Lodge and LB Richard Moore of Cedar Hill Will both make their College decision on July 1st. A&M trends for both.

[Bloeddyr10]

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[rjv]

Can't enter draft after only two years.

i reread my post and realized my faux pas. meant to state it as murray redshirting his frosh year and then sitting behind allen for 2 years. unless allen is a flop (which i seriously doubt) or gets injured.

[rjv]

cibolo steele has their spring game tonight. i can say that last week the defensive coordinator for baylor and mike jinks from texas tech were at their practice probably looking at denley and jackson. both are starting to get multiple offers now. LG williams has been offered by utsa. LG received tons of praise from trent dilfer after the dallas E11 QB camp; called him the best under 5'11 QBs he's seen from the upcoming class of QBs. several steele players have listed texas as a camp they will attend this summer. i'm going to try to make the spring game tonight. if i do i will update everyone on tonight's standouts but particularly on denley and jackson (whom i heard recently received an offer from ohio state). there are several other standouts on the defensive side and i hear there are some blazers at the WR spot as well. will update tomorrow if i attend.

[Blake]

Aggy will still find a way to disappoint, as they're still Aggy....

Problem is that Murray doesn't play defense

[Vito Corleone]

Problem is that Murray doesn't play defense

Don't be too quick with that one, I don't see a 5'10 - 5'11 kid making it as a QB so he might want to keep his DB skills up.