2015 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[DesignatedT]

Nobody here knows shit about the environment of the football programs. All our information comes from third party sources. Unless you have been in the locker rooms of both teams and in the office of both head coaches when they are recruiting it's all hearsay. At the end of the day these recruits feel they relate better to Sumlin than to Strong. It's pretty simple. It's hard to get away with the "I'm not your friend, I'm your coach" style of recruiting when you have no proven results on your record. I'm sure if Strong starts to win then recruits will start to notice and commit but right now it's shown to be a pretty easy decision for these kids on who they would rather play for. Different coaches have different coaching styles and there isn't one correct way to doing things. It's whatever works and whatever translates into wins.

[DesignatedT]

And before you ags get started, I'm sure you are already better than Texas will end up, so lets get that out of the way. Still when it's all said and done, I'm thinking they might not have as highly ranked class as they think they will.


There's 8 months until signing day. Nobody should be getting too excited or down about recruiting right now.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, they spoke with LB Malik Jefferson and he mentioned to them he will "hopefully" be in town for the last summer camp in July. He mentioned the date of July 18th.

[Blake]

I feel confident Texas will beat BYU and Baylor.

Wut

[Needs More Bourbon]

Nobody here knows shit about the environment of the football programs. All our information comes from third party sources. Unless you have been in the locker rooms of both teams and in the office of both head coaches when they are recruiting it's all hearsay.

I'm picking nits, but it's more like second-party sources because it has come from the recruits themselves. More important, A&M might be leading the race for the Fulmer Cup (rankings are being updated) -- that speaks volumes about the environment.

[DesignatedT]

because it has come from the recruits themselves.

Because recruits say we have a more relaxed environment? It would take an idiot to not realize Sumlin is more laid back than Strong. Any time the recruits say something regarding Sumlin being cool and calm and you guys are taking it out of context and applying it our whole football program.

Plus, how many practices, games, weight room sessions have these recruits been apart of at A&M?

[Trill Clinton]

not to go off topic but, strong's resume is better than sumlin's in my opinion. i would pick him over sumlin in a heartbeat. its crazy these kids aren't running to texas considering his track record. but i understand a&m is the "in" program at the time.

[TFloss32]

not to go off topic but, strong's resume is better than sumlin's in my opinion. i would pick him over sumlin in a heartbeat. its crazy these kids aren't running to texas considering his track record. but i understand a&m is the "in" program at the time.

It sucks big time, but I can live with offensive stars like Lodge picking A&M because Sumlin's system will almost always score points and there's only one ball. However, it's a bitter pill to swallow when defensive studs pick A&M because Sumlin has never had anything close to a good defense. My worry is that could change if he continues to pick up the Alakas, Harveys, Boyds, etc. They could become a true contender if they ever get that side of the ball in order, so Strong has to have a great 2014 on defense and put a stop to that.

[TFloss32]

Speaking of which, LB Richard Moore of Cedar Hill also committed to A&M.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting this morning that A&M is back in the lead for CB Kris Boyd of Gilmer despite his family preferring him to be at Texas.

His plan right now is to get through the majority of his senior season before committing, so that's the good news for UT.

[djohn2oo8]

It sucks big time, but I can live with offensive stars like Lodge picking A&M because Sumlin's system will almost always score points and there's only one ball. However, it's a bitter pill to swallow when defensive studs pick A&M because Sumlin has never had anything close to a good defense. My worry is that could change if he continues to pick up the Alakas, Harveys, Boyds, etc. They could become a true contender if they ever get that side of the ball in order, so Strong has to have a great 2014 on defense and put a stop to that.
Sumlin cannot coach defense.

[Sisk]

Sumlin cannot coach defense.

People sure are quick to forget that our defense in 2012 was pretty good.

[djohn2oo8]

People sure are quick to forget that our defense in 2012 was pretty good.
Sherman's recruits?

[Sisk]

Sherman's recruits?

Didn't you just say cannot "coach" defense?

[djohn2oo8]

Didn't you just say cannot "coach" defense?
Yep. That defense was stacked, and you saw what happened the next year, just like what happened at Houston. When he doesn't have a defense that is not stacked, or give him an average defense, they will look shitty.

[Sisk]

Yep. That defense was stacked, and you saw what happened the next year, just like what happened at Houston.

Sumlin is recruiting at a higher level than Sherman ever did at Texas A&M. Sherman left us with nothing defensively in terms of young guys. We played a ton of true freshman last year.

[djohn2oo8]

Sumlin is recruiting at a higher level than Sherman ever did at Texas A&M. Sherman left us with nothing defensively in terms of young guys. We played a ton of true freshman last year.
Sherman got you the best player the school had ever seen.

[Sisk]

Sherman got you the best player the school had ever seen.

Was he on defense?

[Clipper Nation]

That Lodge isn't the first to praise the lax atmosphere at A&M after committing. Of course, that doesn't mean he and the others were afraid of the atmosphere at UT, or that it was the primary reason A&M was chosen over UT. But I'm not up in arms over the loss of a recruit who cites that as a plus.
The goods..... Aggy has started getting all the coddled recruits that Turdfaggot used to go after, while players who care and are willing to put the work in go elsewhere....

[TFloss32]

Update on OL recruiting from Inside Texas...a lot of people have been wondering what the offer to OL Tyler Moore means for guys like OL Madison Akamnonu and OL Garrett Thomas. Well, according to the report, Akamnonu has not been in touch with UT since he visited campus in May and Thomas talks to Coach Wickline daily. That's likely your explanation for the offer to Moore. Seeing as how Akamnonu comes from an OU family, that's probably his destination.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas did confirm that this last UT summer camp will be on Friday, July 18th.

WR Ryan Newsome told them he will be there.

[TFloss32]

2016 QB Malik Henry of Thousand Oaks, CA says he will be visiting UT in July, per Inside Texas.

http://247sports.com/Player/Malik-Henry-37025

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2507875/highlights/84067376

[Trill Clinton]

so is the starting quarterback spot going to come down to heard and ash?

[TFloss32]

so is the starting quarterback spot going to come down to heard and ash?

I don't see any way it's not Ash if he's healthy, but he's so injury prone that he could go down in fall camp and it wouldn't shock me.

Is he going to make it through the first big hit?

[Sisk]

2016 OL Greg Little has committed to A&M.

[TFloss32]

2016 OL Greg Little has committed to A&M.

Jesus H. Christ.

[Sisk]

Jesus H. Christ.

Definitely a great pickup. He plays with Kyler Murray so I figured A&M had a great shot to land him.

[DesignatedT]

Sumlin isn't fuckin around. Just win 8 games this year.

[TFloss32]

Definitely a great pickup. He plays with Kyler Murray so I figured A&M had a great shot to land him.

It's an amazing get. I figured he'd eventually commit there but didn't expect it this soon.

I hope Texas can at least get Urquidez.

[TFloss32]

Sumlin isn't fuckin around. Just win 8 games this year.

Even if A&M goes 7-5, Sumlin is going to sell the shit out of those future teams in 2015 and 2016 to keep kids on board.

[Trill Clinton]

2016 OL Greg Little has committed to A&M.

http://i61.tinypic.com/3502vxs.png

[DMX7]

Just win 8 games this year.

Pathetic. 8 wins in a wildly overrated SEC... is that the standard at A&M?

[DMX7]

I'm not worried about 2016... 1 year enough time for A&M to implode and start losing recruits... or not.. we'll see.

[Sisk]

Pathetic. 8 wins in a wildly overrated SEC... is that the standard at A&M?

Lol

[rjv]

a&m=miami heat;
texas=san antonio spurs.

if i had to make an analogy between NBA free agency and college football recruting.

[Clipper Nation]

a&m=miami heat;
texas=san antonio spurs.

if i had to make an analogy between NBA free agency and college football recruting.
Aggy's more like the Knicks, tbh....

[rjv]

Aggy's more like the Knicks, tbh....

that works too.

[DMX7]

Aggy's more like the Knicks, tbh....

lol, that's probably more accurate.

[DesignatedT]

a&m=miami heat;
texas=san antonio spurs.

if i had to make an analogy between NBA free agency and college football recruting.

makes zero since but whatever.

[BlueTiger]

Would someone go ahead and create a separate A&M recruiting thread already? Makes zero sense that you guys come into a texas longhorn recruiting thread and post all this gibberish. If we wanted aggy news we would go to one of the many aggy sites. Just my opinion

[DMX7]

Would someone go ahead and create a separate A&M recruiting thread already? Makes zero sense that you guys come into a texas longhorn recruiting thread and post all this gibberish. If we wanted aggy news we would go to one of the many aggy sites. Just my opinion

lol, Duck!

...but I hear ya.

[Blake]

2016 OL Greg Little has committed to A&M.

hornsessed

[TFloss32]

Texas has offered OL Connor Williams of Coppell. He was talked about quite a bit during the spring eval period as a guy Coach Wickline was interested in. Another sign UT is moving on without Akamnonu, imo.

[DMX7]

Future Longhorn Myles Turner is playing in the FIBA Americas Tournament.

http://fibaamericas.com/en/default.asp?lang=en

[TFloss32]

Two UT football players questioned in sexual assault investigation:

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jun/21/two-texas-football-players-questioned-campus-polic/

No word if they're being accused or just witnesses.

[TFloss32]

Two UT football players questioned in sexual assault investigation:

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jun/21/two-texas-football-players-questioned-campus-polic/

No word if they're being accused or just witnesses.

OrangeBloods saying the two players questioned have not been accused of a crime.

[DMX7]

2016 OL Greg Little has committed to A&M.

FAIL!

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi1157.photobucket.com%2falbums %2fp600%2fmparks10%2f90531817-7146-46EF-ABEC-C661E717C8C3_zpsnebc2k0o.png&t=1403486250&sig=GwUwWS8PEADb6ukIYmTIEw--~B

FAIL at LIFE!

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA will be at the July 18th summer camp.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying a national Top 100 prospect committed to an in-state school will be opening up his recruitment soon.

Most people think it's going to be QB Jarrett Stidham because the rest of the candidates are committed to A&M.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, OL Connor Williams of Coppell will be in town on July 3rd.

He is currently visiting a few West Coast schools and worth noting his sister lives five minutes from UCLA.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting Texas has offered 2016 OL Patrick Hudson of Silsbee.

He committed to A&M in March.

[Blake]

24/7 saying a national Top 100 prospect committed to an in-state school will be opening up his recruitment soon.

Most people think it's going to be QB Jarrett Stidham because the rest of the candidates are committed to A&M.

So you're saying an it's more likely for Stidham to open than any A&M commit because it's A&M. Mmmk.

I'll be concerned if Stidham changes his twitter page.

[TFloss32]

So you're saying an it's more likely for Stidham to open than any A&M commit because it's A&M. Mmmk.

I'll be concerned if Stidham changes his twitter page.

I want Stidham to stick wth Tech and hope he does, but...

-I'm giving you the most popular name based on clues offered up and the chatter that's out there.

-With the way A&M is recruiting right now, it's hard to point at one of their Top 100 guys and say he's opening it up. It doesn't fit the trend for their 2015 class right now. The candidates are QB Kyler Murray, WR DaMarkus Lodge, OL Trevor Elbert and DT Daylon Mack. Mack would be the logical choice out of that bunch, but he's been pretty quiet since Murray committed.

-FWIW, the guy from 24/7 who gave the report is Blake Munroe. He lives in Stidham's part of the state and has covered his recruitment. Plus, Stidham has visited Baylor since committing to Texas Tech and the recent Notre Dame offer might be a big deal.

[Sisk]

FAIL!

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi1157.photobucket.com%2falbums %2fp600%2fmparks10%2f90531817-7146-46EF-ABEC-C661E717C8C3_zpsnebc2k0o.png&t=1403486250&sig=GwUwWS8PEADb6ukIYmTIEw--~B

FAIL at LIFE!

What?

[Blake]

I want Stidham to stick wth Tech and hope he does, but...

-I'm giving you the most popular name based on clues offered up and the chatter that's out there.

-With the way A&M is recruiting right now, it's hard to point at one of their Top 100 guys and say he's opening it up. It doesn't fit the trend for their 2015 class right now. The candidates are QB Kyler Murray, WR DaMarkus Lodge, OL Trevor Elbert and DT Daylon Mack. Mack would be the logical choice out of that bunch, but he's been pretty quiet since Murray committed.

-FWIW, the guy from 24/7 who gave the report is Blake Munroe. He lives in Stidham's part of the state and has covered his recruitment. Plus, Stidham has visited Baylor since committing to Texas Tech and the recent Notre Dame offer might be a big deal.

Meh. We'll see.

[DMX7]

What?

Aggie flag goes down and suddenly Portugal scores.

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/9b/9b79cc1eafb91eaee61a2aff4f199fd84348f0548280814346 f2c382abbee05f.jpg

[Sisk]

Aggie flag goes down and suddenly Portugal scores.

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/9b/9b79cc1eafb91eaee61a2aff4f199fd84348f0548280814346 f2c382abbee05f.jpg

:lol It was shown throughout the game tbh.

[TFloss32]

Meh. We'll see.

Something I thought of later on...Mahomes is for sure enrolling at Tech, right?

[TFloss32]

2016 OL JP Urquidez tweeted this evening that he'll be returning to UT in July.

[TFloss32]

Baylor related news...

-WR Robbie Rhodes has been kicked off of the team:

http://www.ourdailybears.com/baylor-bears-football/2014/6/23/5836158/wr-robbie-rhodes-kicked-off-team-reportedly-for-second-failed-drug-test

-WR John Humphrey has de-committed. Likely headed to OU.

[Blake]

Something I thought of later on...Mahomes is for sure enrolling at Tech, right?

Yeah, but surely Stidham did the playing time math before committing

[Vito Corleone]

Two UT football players questioned in sexual assault investigation:

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jun/21/two-texas-football-players-questioned-campus-polic/

No word if they're being accused or just witnesses.

I guess I'll ask the question, who were the two player?

[TFloss32]

I guess I'll ask the question, who were the two player?

Nobody knows for sure, but the rumors suggested Sanders was there.

[TFloss32]

OL Tyler Carr of Gadsden, AL has committed to Auburn.

[TFloss32]

Yeah, but surely Stidham did the playing time math before committing

One would think, but I've realized recruiting and these kids don't make a lot of sense sometimes.

Hopefully Stidham sticks.

[TFloss32]

Article on Texas' July 18th summer camp:

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/colleges/texas/post/_/id/23591/texas-planning-new-under-the-lights-camp?src=mobile&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22http%3A%2F%2Ftexas.247s ports.com%2FBoard%2F21%2FContents%2FUnder-The-Lights-July-18th-Night-Camp-29306953%22%7D

[Blake]

One would think, but I've realized recruiting and these kids don't make a lot of sense sometimes.

Hopefully Stidham sticks.

Right, but it's your rumor that doesn't make sense at this point in time.

He told Scout ten days ago point blank that he's still committed:

http://texastech.scout.com/story/1411421-i-m-a-red-raider

I wouldn't blame him for playing the field. I just don't get where that rumor is coming from.

[TFloss32]

List of the more exciting non-conference match-ups:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/2014/06/16/most-anticipated-nonconference-games

[TFloss32]

ATH Kirk Johnson and 2016 WR Collin Johnson will be in Austin on July 18th as well.

[DesignatedT]

Right, but it's your rumor that doesn't make sense at this point in time.

He told Scout ten days ago point blank that he's still committed:

http://texastech.scout.com/story/1411421-i-m-a-red-raider

I wouldn't blame him for playing the field. I just don't get where that rumor is coming from.

hornsessed

[Blake]

hornsessed

Floss brought it up, not me.

you guys bring up Aggie stuff in this thread when nobody asks for it

[Sisk]

Floss brought it up, not me.

you guys bring up Aggie stuff in this thread when nobody asks for it

When they're horn targets, yes.

[Trill Clinton]

espn insider article:


SAN ANGELO, Texas -- A 20-minute slot for new Texas head coach Charlie Strong stood out on the three-day schedule at the recent coaching clinic at Angelo State -- one of my stops on a recent mid-June trip through Texas. The clinic is a 40-year tradition for the state's high school coaches to learn from their college counterpart and was one of his first outings in front of a large number of the state's high school coaches. I was intrigued to hear what Strong's message would be in one of his first outings in front of a large number of high school coaches.

Part of the intrigue stemmed from the perception -- held by many of his peers and even those who know him well ?- that Strong is something of an introvert, and that the social aspect of the UT job might not be his, ahem, strong suit.

Those in attendance didn't seem impressed by Strong's time on the stage. Maybe it was coincidence, but someone let out a loud laugh just as Strong wrapped.

"I think everyone was shocked. It was that bad," one coach told me later.

"It made me miss Mack," one joked.

Another: "If I was the coach at Texas, I would act like I had bigger balls than that."

Strong spoke so rapidly, jamming one sentence on top of another as if he were playing verbal Tetris, that you would have thought he had two minutes, not 20. It was difficult to follow his train of thought or discern the central points being made.

The bulk of the address sounded like something more suited for parents or boosters than people who also coach for a living.

An example: He said he intended to "put the 'T' back in Texas" with "toughness, trust, togetherness and teamwork."

Or the primary mission being, "We want to see young men graduate," and "We want to win championships," because "there's nothing more fun than a championship."

I jotted "LOL" in my notebook when he told coaches "either you're growing or you're dying."

What does it all mean for Strong in his first year at Texas? That's where we begin my Texas Takeaways, which include FSU's impressive new defensive coordinator, insight behind the Lane Kiffin hire and more.

Not a Strong impression

In the most connective moment of his speech, Strong closed by inviting coaches to visit campus, and he actually acknowledged the situation. It might have been a nice place to start; it was the only portion that didn't feel rehearsed or cliche-ridden.

"We are the premier university in this state," he said. "I know you're all watching to see what happens. We have some work to do. We're going to get that done because of the staff we have."

Beyond that genuine close, Strong seemed to miss his target audience. What's worse, I was later told that Strong irritated the clinic's leadership -- including former NFL coach Wade Phillips, whose family is coaching royalty in the state -- by bolting just after his allotted time.

Whether he felt socially uncomfortable or did not care to hang around, it was seen as a slight by those running the show and those who had traveled to the West Texas town.

"He obviously didn't want to be here," one coach told me. "If he did, he sure as hell didn't show it."

So what's it all mean?

Well, it isn't an indictment of Strong or what he will do at Texas. The guy has a track record of being an outstanding football coach, and most college coaches believe he'll fare well in Austin because of his X's and O's acumen.

But those 20 minutes did highlight some of those questions that coaches and college football observers had when he was hired for one of the most visible gigs in the country. They knew he would not be a Mack Brown-level ambassador, but they wondered if he could up his social game. San Angelo seemed to indicate he still isn't interested in messing with that side of the job.

It's undoubtedly a story worth monitoring.

I mean, I couldn't help but wonder how Baylor's Art Briles or Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin -- the hottest recruiting coaches going in the state -- would have handled the same room.

Speaking might not be Strong's gift. So be it. But not coming early or hanging around for a few minutes to shake hands and meet UT's de facto minor league coaches? That makes you wonder how he's going to connect with those theoretically supplying his next batch of players.

Don't take my word for it.

"It ended up being good for Art and Kevin," one coach told me. "How does that happen?

In the end, it was just one day and Strong will have plenty of other chances with the state's coaches. But it was an odd impression to make.

Who knows? Maybe he intends to just keep recruiting Florida kids to build his Texas roster.

[yavozerb]

Has been said already but well say again, "Winning takes care of everything."

[Needs More Bourbon]

A couple of coaches who were there have also already come out and said the article is BS. Haney's been shitting on Texas — and Strong, since Texas hired him — for a while.

[benefactor]

A couple of coaches who were there have also already come out and said the article is BS. Haney's been shitting on Texas — and Strong, since Texas hired him — for a while.
Haney = DMX7?

[Blake]

When they're horn targets, yes.

right, because you're hornsessed.

[DMX7]

Yeah, the ESPN insider article seems way over the top, but the results are not good so far. We will see though...

[rjv]

Too early to judge strong but he will have a shorter least thanost coaches at other schools.

[Vito Corleone]

Mack Brown was a great speaker and Ambassador for the school. But he sucked at holding kids accountable and he sucked at developing talent. If Charlie can excel at those things Texas will be better off.

I wonder how Pop would have handled a speech like that?

[Sisk]

Mack Brown was a great speaker and Ambassador for the school. But he sucked at holding kids accountable and he sucked at developing talent. If Charlie can excel at those things Texas will be better off.

I wonder how Pop would have handled a speech like that?

Pop didn't have to recruit. He just drafts players. Apples to oranges.

[Vito Corleone]

Pop didn't have to recruit. He just drafts players. Apples to oranges.

I get that but I'm talking about how his personality would do in situations like this?

[elbamba]

espn insider article:
Another: "If I was the coach at Texas, I would act like I had bigger balls than that."


If this coach had bigger balls, he would put his name to the quote. This whole article smacks of agenda. I'll begin to form my opinion on Strong after his first season. If he win 8 games, he has a good year, if he wins 9-10 then he will have greatly overachieved.

[TFloss32]

A pre-season hype video for the 2014 team:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aSOAxY4dwyU

[Needs More Bourbon]

I'm telling you guys, Haney's the same reporter who wrote this:


“[The Strong hire] isn’t scaring anyone in Texas,” one coach told me, referring to the state’s other programs. The same coach added that the prospect of the Longhorns hiring Baylor head coach Art Briles “terrified” those in the area. They felt Briles was the perfect football fit, even if he isn’t the most media-oriented coach in America. (Or if the thought of hiring Baylor’s coach was difficult to stomach for some UT die-hards.)

...

Maybe Strong does win at Texas, instilling toughness and discipline that coaches told me had dissipated under Brown. But the first-blush reactions from many I spoke with Friday night, as the news of the Strong hire began to break, were of skepticism. Some even laughed.

“I can’t believe Texas did this,” one of them said.

His angle is talking shit about Texas and Strong. These quotes were either cherrypicked or totally fabricated, and others — who have put their names to it — have said they had the opposite impression from the talk.

[DesignatedT]

Thank god they didn't get Briles.

[Blake]

Thank god they didn't get Briles.

No shit.

I was initially afraid A&M would snag him instead of Sherm.

[Sisk]

Thank god they didn't get Briles.

Or Franklin.

[Needs More Bourbon]

I'd take Strong over either, and I think time will show Patterson made the right choice. Also, this is one of several similar old threads: http://mobile.texags.com/Forums/5/Topics/1992598

[Sisk]

I'd take Strong over either, and I think time will show Patterson made the right choice. Also, this is one of several similar old threads: http://mobile.texags.com/Forums/5/Topics/1992598

A thread from the zoo is what you're going to bring up?

[Needs More Bourbon]

A thread from the zoo is what you're going to bring up?

It wasn't part of my argument, I just wanted to share. Franklin was too slimy for UT and Briles is older and hasn't shown he can field a good defense. I'd have been happy with Briles, but I suspect Strong has a higher ceiling; and I say that having — I believe — seen Briles' ceiling.

[TFloss32]

PerOrangeBloods, CB Kris Boyd will be attending the July 18th summer camp.

Both DTs Daylon Mack and Kingsley KeKe have invites and say they will "think about it."

[TFloss32]

Ohio State has offered 2016 CB Jared Mayden.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying QB Kai Locksley of Baltimore, MD will be in Austin on July 14th.

"I speak to coach Strong frequently, a few days ago was the most recent. He told me I need to come see what Texas is all about before I make a decision and that you're going to have to compete wherever you go in the country for the starting job, so don't let that dictate anything in your decision," Locksley said.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, WR John Humphrey will be in Austin for the July 18th summer camp.

They also said QB Zach Gentry, WR John Burt and 2016 QB Malik Henry are "maybes."

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods spoke with QB Zach Gentry and he will be in Austin on July 18th.

[Bloeddyr10]

It is worth noting that Baylor will hold an overnight camp on July 18th as well. 2016 5-star OT and A&M commit Patrick Hudson will most likely be at the Baylor camp, per 24/7.

I would expect most top recruits to be in Austin, but there'll probably be a few guys in Waco that we would have liked to see in Austin.

Also, I didn't see it posted, but saw the rumor earlier. The "Under the Lights" camp on July 18th is not an invite-only camp. Due to NCAA rules, all camps are open to everybody and can't be invite-only.

[TFloss32]

@WVWilkerson
@TeamKamMartin tells me he'll visit the #Longhorns soon.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, Strong is scheduled to have some sort of conference with the parents of WR John Humphrey next week.

I'm guessing Skype.

[TFloss32]

Both CB Ashton Preston of Edmond, OK and 2016 DT Michael Williams of Forth Worth All Saints tweeted they've been invited to the July 18th camp and will be attending.

http://247sports.com/Player/Ashton-Preston-36697

http://247sports.com/Player/Michael-Williams-38809

[TFloss32]

@WVWilkerson
@TeamKamMartin tells me he'll visit the #Longhorns soon.

2016 RB Kameron Martin will be in Austin on July 18th, according to OrangeBloods.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying LB Malik Jefferson has confirmed he'll be at the July 18th camp.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, 2016 RB Kameron Martin has been talking to Coach Bedford about a future at DB.

Supposedly Martin is open to the idea.

[TFloss32]

Also from OrangeBloods, 2016 QB Brennen Wooten of Marble Falls will be back in Austin on July 18th.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR John Burt will not be able to make the July 18th summer camp but he will be in Austin the following week instead:

“They (Texas) invited me down for the event they are having on the 18th but I can’t make that,” Burt told Horns247. “So instead I’m coming down the following week, for the entire week though. I’m not sure what day I will get there yet, but I will be there all week visiting and hanging out.”

“Texas is definitely my favorite school,” said Burt. “They are my number one. After them it is Auburn and then Florida State in that order.”

[TFloss32]

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

“We’ve been talking lately,” said Martin. “I’ve been talking to Coach (Vance) Bedford and Coach (Chris) Vaughn. I’m actually going there on July 18. I’ll be there for their recruiting event they are having.”

“Coach Bedford told me that he wants me to play defensive back,” said Martin. “I played it in middle schools but haven’t really since then.”

“Whatever it takes to get on the field,” he said.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying LB Cameron Townsend will not be in Austin for the last summer camp because he will be on vacation with his family.

[TFloss32]

Quotes from QB Zach Gentry of Albuquerque, NM (OrangeBloods):

"I feel really good about my decision. I still talk to the (UT) coaches regularly, about once a week," Gentry said. "I talk to coach (Shawn) Watson and coach (Charlie) strong a little bit. I'm extremely solid."

"It's definitely been a blessing. I can finally focus on my high school team. It's a big weight off my shoulders and I feel very comfortable that I made the best decision I could for me."

"I've been in the weight room a lot, working on my speed a little more, bulking up a little more," Gentry said. "I'm a hair under 235. I got my 40 time down to a 4.6 flat a couple weeks ago."

"Before last season, I was probably mid to high 4.6. A lot with me, I think it's just me finally growing into my body," Gentry said. "(The speed) pretty much happened when I stopped growing. I'm also working a lot lower body wise, working on footwork, sprinting."

"I just want to get back to Austin, check things out again, see the coaching staff, see the recruits we're trying to get over there," Gentry said. "It'll be good to connect with them, throw with some of them."

"I try to recognize and see some recruits online (i.e. Newsome, Johnson Brothers). I'll try to hit some of them up," Gentry said. "I think it's important to hit some of those guys up, so I stay in touch with some of them."

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying RB Tristian Houston and 2016 S Eric Monroe of Galena Park North Shore will be in Austin on July 18th.

OL Tyler Moore has already confirmed.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying DT Du'Vonta Lampkin will be officially visiting Texas for the BYU game on September 5th.

[TFloss32]

Texas Tech dismisses incoming freshman CB Nigel Bethel for punching girl in the face:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/06/29/texas-tech-cuts-frosh-db-nigel-bethel-ii/11707301/

http://247sports.com/Player/Nigel-Bethel-22967

[TFloss32]

The attendees list for the "Under the Lights" camp on the 18th is growing quickly, so here's a compilation from all of the sites so far:

2015
QB, Zach Gentry, Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM)
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore
WR, John Humphrey, League City Clear Falls
WR, Sam Mays, Houston Kinkaid
WR, Ryan Newsome, Aledo
OL, Tyler Moore, Galena Park North Shore
OL, Garrett Thomas, Many (Many, LA)
DE, Charles Omenihu, Rowlett
DE, Josh Uluocha, Stafford
LB, Malik Jefferson, Mesquite Poteet
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer
CB, Ashton Preston, Santa Fe (Edmond, OK)
S, DeShon Elliott, Rockwall-Heath
ATH, Kirk Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)

2016
QB, Brennen Wooten, Marble Falls
RB, Kameron Martin, Port Arthur Memorial
WR, Collin Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
OL, JP Urquidez, DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD)
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
DT, Michael Williams, Fort Worth All Saints
LB, Demarco Boyd, Gilmer
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco
S, Louis Kelley, Pflugerville
S, Eric Monroe, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, Maciah Long, Galena Park North Shore

[TFloss32]

2016 RB Sewo Olonilua tweeted he'll be in Austin on July 18th.

[Vito Corleone]

It's a great sign that Gentry will be there to throw to Newsome and Humphrey. They can see first hand how good he is. I'd also like to hear a comparison of Gentry to Stidham.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, CB Jaylon Lane of Nacogdoches has been invited to the "Under the Lights" camp and is thinking about attending.

He still speaks with Coach Bedford despite being committed to OK State.

[TFloss32]

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

"Texas, Maryland and Florida State are my leaders," Locksley said. One more visit could happen later this summer. "I may go to FSU once more, (but I'm) not sure," Locksley said.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Ishmael Wilson of Dallas Bishop Dunne is transferring from A&M to Baylor.

http://247sports.com/Player/Ishmael-Wilson-15603

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma unveils new uniforms for 2014:

http://newsok.com/ou-football-sooners-debut-new-uniforms-for-2014/article/4984578

[Kermit]

Oklahoma unveils new uniforms for 2014:

http://newsok.com/ou-football-sooners-debut-new-uniforms-for-2014/article/4984578

Those uniforms make Travis Haney want to suck more cock than he already does.

[Bloeddyr10]

A name to remember is '16 LB La'Darius Hamiton of Corrigan-Camden. Brian Perroni of 24/7 spoke with him, Perroni also said that there has been a lot of buzz about him by the Houston-are coaches lately. Perroni said he would probably commit on the spot if offered.

“I’m getting the most attention from Texas,” Hamilton said. “I went to camp there earlier this summer and they invited me back to the camp on July 18 so I’ll be there then."

“I think they liked me. Coach (Les) Koenning came by my school this spring and I think they are watching me pretty closely. They could eventually offer me, I think.”

“I’ve always loved Texas,” he said. “I like those other schools but, if Texas offered, I’d have to think about committing.”

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1853651/ladarius-hamilton (his highlights aren't in order. So watch the whole thing before you judge him)

http://247sports.com/Player/LaDarius-Hamilton-69938

[TFloss32]

Coaches on the hot seat entering the 2014 season:

http://msn.foxsports.com/college-football/photos/2014/07/01/college-football-coaches-on-hot-seat-2014-season-muschamp-weis-holgorsen-pelini-mullen.html#img_7

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying CB Keivon Ramsey will camp on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

S PJ Locke of Beaumont Central has committed to Oregon.

[DMX7]

S PJ Locke of Beaumont Central has committed to Oregon.

Was he even a target for us? I don't see him with an offer on Rivals.

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, ATH Louis Brown of Burton will camp on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting 2016 QB Shea Patterson of Shreveport, LA will be at the "Under the Lights" camp.

[TFloss32]

QB Max Wittek will be a walk-on at Hawaii.

What a dud that story turned out to be:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/report--former-usc-qb-max-wittek-might-join-hawaii-as-walk-on-143421822.html

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2016 LB Dontavious Jackson of Alief Elsik will be in Austin on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

CB Holton Hill will be in Austin on the 18th, per OrangeBloods.

[Bloeddyr10]

Surprise visitor?

485149036920315904

[BlueTiger]

24/7 saying that According to a report from Ralph Haurwitz of the Austin American-Statesman, University of Texas President William Powers must resign today or face termination early next week.

[Blake]

Surprise visitor?

485149036920315904

Probably an old pic. He's wearing long sleeves

[Bloeddyr10]

Probably an old pic. He's wearing long sleeves

Yeah, my bad. I knew the pic was old. I just read the tweet quickly and thought it said "On my way to Texas".

[Vito Corleone]

24/7 saying that According to a report from Ralph Haurwitz of the Austin American-Statesman, University of Texas President William Powers must resign today or face termination early next week.

WTF???

[DMX7]

WTF???

I can only hope this is all a lie. I am a huge supporter of Powers. He has done a GREAT job at UT.

[The Reckoning]

some of you must not be familiar with the UT administrative situation. this has been an ongoing clusterfuck for the past few years. he'll stay.

[ColinB]

Got this email this afternoon.


Dear Texas Ex,

We apologize for interrupting your Fourth of July weekend, but we have urgent news of the university to share with you.

Multiple (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118074&eid=66874) news (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118073&eid=66874) outlets (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118072&eid=66874) are reporting that UT-Austin President Bill Powers has been given an ultimatum to resign or be fired at this week’s meeting of the Board of Regents. We can confirm for you that this news is accurate, and that President Powers has declined to resign, instead asking to work together on a timeline for change.

A forced resignation or firing would be a travesty for UT. It would cause further tension with legislators regarding UT System, would compound unrest among faculty, students, and alumni, and invoke serious harm to the institution’s reputation in the national spotlight. President Powers has advanced the university through many tremendous accomplishments, and has been a great leader; he deserves better than this. This is about our university; it is a treasure that alumni need to protect and we need to stand up and fight for its stature. The University of Texas at Austin deserves better than this.

This latest news came from an unfortunate leak to the media which has caused a premature impression of an ongoing and unresolved personnel decision, and has inflamed the controversy. If the individual who leaked the details of the conversation between the chancellor and the president of UT-Austin to the media is in a fiduciary role over the university, this person has breached that duty and has not acted honorably nor in the best interests of the university. Despite this, the chancellor and the president should be able to work together on a mutual decision that provides leadership and a succession plan for the university. That is the way this kind of change is responsibly made.

For more information on this matter and resources for alumni to take action, please see this overview (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118071&eid=66874) on our Texas Exes website, www.texasexes.org (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118070&eid=66874)

Thank you for your loyalty to our great alma mater.

Kay Bailey Hutchison, President of the Board
Charles Matthews, Chairman of the Board

[Vito Corleone]

I hate Perry and all his cronies for screwing over Powers and their attempt to screw over The University.

Oh goodness, kids are dropping out so instead of raising the standard of the University lets lower it meet the standards of the students.

[The Reckoning]

about to publish the same email lol









Dear Texas Ex,

We apologize for interrupting your Fourth of July weekend, but we have urgent news of the university to share with you.

Multiple (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118074&eid=38523) news (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118073&eid=38523) outlets (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118072&eid=38523) are reporting that UT-Austin President Bill Powers has been given an ultimatum to resign or be fired at this week’s meeting of the Board of Regents. We can confirm for you that this news is accurate, and that President Powers has declined to resign, instead asking to work together on a timeline for change.

A forced resignation or firing would be a travesty for UT. It would cause further tension with legislators regarding UT System, would compound unrest among faculty, students, and alumni, and invoke serious harm to the institution’s reputation in the national spotlight. President Powers has advanced the university through many tremendous accomplishments, and has been a great leader; he deserves better than this. This is about our university; it is a treasure that alumni need to protect and we need to stand up and fight for its stature. The University of Texas at Austin deserves better than this.

This latest news came from an unfortunate leak to the media which has caused a premature impression of an ongoing and unresolved personnel decision, and has inflamed the controversy. If the individual who leaked the details of the conversation between the chancellor and the president of UT-Austin to the media is in a fiduciary role over the university, this person has breached that duty and has not acted honorably nor in the best interests of the university. Despite this, the chancellor and the president should be able to work together on a mutual decision that provides leadership and a succession plan for the university. That is the way this kind of change is responsibly made.

For more information on this matter and resources for alumni to take action, please see thisoverview (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118071&eid=38523) on our Texas Exes website, www.texasexes.org (http://community.texasexes.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=118070&eid=38523)

Thank you for your loyalty to our great alma mater.

Kay Bailey Hutchison, President of the Board
Charles Matthews, Chairman of the Board





tbh though kay bailey has the political pull to make sure this won't amount to anything...even though she's no longer in office

[DMX7]

I'm glad he didn't resign. How can I blame this on Perry or do I not even need to try because it really is him?

[Vito Corleone]

Perry has an agenda to make bachelors degrees more affordable all well and good, but the changes he is wanting to make at Texas will turn the University from a research University to a diploma mill.

[DMX7]

Perry has an agenda to make bachelors degrees more affordable all well and good, but the changes he is wanting to make at Texas will turn the University from a research University to a diploma mill.

Yep, exactly. Unreal how long perry has been in office.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DT Poona Ford will be heading to Austin this week after completing a summer school course.

[Bloeddyr10]

One of my personal favorites for the '15 cycle is DT Javier Edwards of Aldine Davis. He has a top 4 of Arkansas, Houston, Mississippi State (his lone offer at the moment) and Texas. Says he will sign with one of them on signing day.

[Bloeddyr10]

I don't like Gil Brandt and I don't trust his sources, but...

486162717053419521

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, add 2016 QB Shane Buechele of Arlington Lamar and 2016 QB/ATH Tristen Wallace of DeSoto to the camp list:

http://247sports.com/Player/Shane-Buechele-51368

http://247sports.com/Player/Tristen-Wallace-33744

[TFloss32]

OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA has told 24/7 he'll be committing on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

He did not visit OU (as scheduled) before making a decision so they're thinking it will be Texas.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/807665/highlights/118480383

[TFloss32]

@AutulloAAS
D'Onta Foreman's father tells me the Texas incoming freshman running back must get a B in summer class to gain NCAA clearance.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying WR Ryan Newsome will be officially visiting Texas for the Iowa State game on October 18th.

As of now, he will take all five visits. The other schools are Notre Dame, UCLA, Oregon and Oklahoma.

[Bloeddyr10]

486239613703299073

[DMX7]

486239613703299073

We desperately desperately need him, but it's never going to happen.

[Hook Em 88]

2016 LB La'Darius Hamilton of Corrigan, Tx. (Scout)

La'DariusHamilton is one of many top tier 2016 high school football players that will attend the Texas camp on July 18th. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound outside linebacker checks in from Corrigan (TX) Corrigan-Camden.La'Darius Hamilton (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=7911905) is a hard-hitting linebacker prospect from the class of 2016. He will be one of many top prospects trying to catch the attention of head coach Charlie Strong (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=7485862) under the lights.
"The recruiting process has been pretty good so far," Hamilton said. "It started out slow but things have sped up a whole lot lately. I feel like I have a better chance of being recruited now."
Hamilton is a bit of an unknown among recruiting fans, but college coaches are keeping a close eye on the talented backer.
"The schools showing me interest right now are Sam Houston, SFA, SMU (http://smu.scout.com/) andTexas (http://texas.scout.com/)," Hamilton said. "I have camped with Baylor (http://baylor.scout.com/) and Texas so far, and I've visited the University of Texas and I loved it. It all felt like home while I was there."
Hamilton is hoping to show his skills for Charlie Strong, Brian Jean-Mary (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=7799749)and Vance Bedford (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=7831919) on Friday night.
"I feel like the strength of my game is defending the run," Hamilton said. "Once I get my hands on the ball carrier he usually never gets away. I want to improve on my zone coverage while defending the pass."
Hamilton will attend camps with SFA and Texas in the coming weeks.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

CB Xavier Lewis of Laplace, Louisiana just committed to LSU on ESPNU.

[TFloss32]

2016 RB Rakeem Boyd of Houston Stratford will be in Austin on the 18th, per his Twitter.

[TFloss32]

It was reported today that the Iowa State game on October 18th will be televised by the LHN.

[TFloss32]

CB Xavier Lewis of Laplace, Louisiana just committed to LSU on ESPNU.

Patiently waiting for Coach Vaughn and Rumph to do some damage.

[pgardn]

I don't like Gil Brandt and I don't trust his sources, but...

486162717053419521

He is breathing some heavy life support gases.
Dude should have died years ago.

[Bloeddyr10]

According to Ryan Bartow of 24/7, during a video interview with Bleacher Report, '16 DB Deontay Anderson raved about the Texas staff and called Texas his top team over A&M and Alabama.

[TFloss32]

According to OrangeBloods, RB Nick Brossette of Baton Rouge, LA will take official visits to LSU and Texas.

He mentioned he's really hit it off with Coach Robinson and it seem as if UT is the only team that could flip him at this point.

[TFloss32]

According to Ryan Bartow of 24/7, during a video interview with Bleacher Report, '16 DB Deontay Anderson raved about the Texas staff and called Texas his top team over A&M and Alabama.

He's had similar interviews with other sites but everyone still has him as an A&M lean for some reason.

A lot of people don't know his uncle played for UT and roomed with Coach Bedford.

Unfortunately, he will not be at the "Under the Lights" camp because he had previous plans to be in Mississippi.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods caught up with WR Ryan Newsome recently and asked him about the upcoming "Under the Lights" camp. He mentioned he wouldn't be working out with all of the other prospects, but instead will be having a 1-on-1 throwing session with QB Zach Gentry before everything starts. Thought that was pretty cool.

[TFloss32]

Update on CB Holton Hill of Houston Lamar (Inside Texas):

"The recruiting process has been going really well," said Hill. "I'm actually enjoying it now. We're starting to get closer to the season so I'm traveling more and lining up my officials. I'm starting to get into it."

"(Strong and Vance Bedford) are just telling me I need to come down and have fun," Hill said. "They want me to get a feel for Austin and Texas. They want me there every chance and I like that. Being around the staff and being on campus, it's supposed to be fun. Get that Texas vibe."

"(Texas) wants me at corner and that's where I belong," Hill said. "It's where I feel most comfortable and that's where most people are recruiting me."

"I want that,' its feels like home feeling,' said Hill. "That's the most important thing to me. I'll know in my heart. It may come real soon or it may come after I take my official visits."

[TFloss32]

OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA has committed to Texas.

[ATX_Horn]

OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA has committed to Texas.

Nice pickup for the Horns...hopefully, a few of the more highly regarded recruits commit at the camp on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

Nice pickup for the Horns...hopefully, a few of the more highly regarded recruits commit at the camp on the 18th.

I think UT picks up OL Tyler Moore of Galena Park North Shore that weekend. I'm curious if that will be it for the 2015 OL class because Moore would make five, but I still think Texas needs another true tackle and OL Madison Akamnonu should be going Oklahoma. I hope they continue to recruit OL Connor Williams of Coppell regardless. He mentioned he would be making a visit in July but didn't give a specific date.

[TFloss32]

@Gil_Brandt‏
Mack Brown called me last night to tell me that he and John Saunders will be part of ESPN's pregame, halftime and wrap-up shows.

[TFloss32]

Per his Twitter, QB Kai Locksley has decided to attend the "Under the Lights Camp" instead of coming in on the 14th.

[TFloss32]

OL Ronnie Major tweeted he will be in Austin on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Toby Weathersby and OL Patrick Vahe will be in Austin on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas now has RB Jordan Stevenson listed for the "Under the Lights" camp.

[Bloeddyr10]

A guy to remember is 2017 RB J.K. Dobbins of La Grange High School. He was among the best, if not the best, offensive players at the Texas 7-on-7, per guys at the tournament. He claims to have no favorites, but likes Baylor, Florida State and Texas early. He was around 160 during these highlights, but added 20 pounds of muscle this spring.

http://247sports.com/Player/JK-Dobbins-37847

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3378902/jk-dobbins (I can't watch the highlights, but maybe you guys can?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6APNNQ9S1_M (For those who can't watch his Hudl videos)

[leemajors]

The Mack Brown ESPN Analyst BINGO Game:

https://twitter.com/DavidInAlief/status/487352235295133696/photo/1

[DMX7]

The Mack Brown ESPN Analyst BINGO Game:

https://twitter.com/DavidInAlief/status/487352235295133696/photo/1

Calls the players "kids" was the one I was thinking of. I hate that.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas now has RB Jordan Stevenson listed for the "Under the Lights" camp.

Per 24/7, his teammate, WR JF Thomas (committed to TCU), will be camping as well.

[leemajors]

No beer at DKR this year thanks to Cigarroa

[TFloss32]

Add RB Tyreik Gray of Houston Lamar to the list, per 24/7.

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyreik-Gray-29593/

[TFloss32]

Quotes from OL Garrett Thomas of Many, LA after committing to Texas (OrangeBloods):

"I was on a trip last week. We went Tennessee," Thomas said Tuesday about when he arrived at his decision. "We just go up to mountains and hang out. A lot of streams and stuff and you can tube down. It was a lot to thinking time. That's when I started to really weigh my options. I had a lot of free time; time to figure out things. I pretty much know all I needed to know about the schools. Some of them I visited more than others. I gathered knowledge from talking to coaches, players and doing my research."

"One thing that really helped me finalize my decision and break things down… so many of those schools are great football schools, great for o-lineman," Texas' newest offensive lineman commitment said. "What it really came down to is I wanted to have a Petroleum Engineering degree. My family is all in the oil industry. Texas and OU were the only two that had that degree. I was looking at the depth chart a lot and what the coaches liked and what was coming in and what was coming out. I had to make sure I could fit in with the coaching staff and looking around I really feel like I fit with my future school."

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Texas is beginning to re-gain momentum with 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill and they've had a big impact on his recruitment in recent weeks. He's currently debating on attending the "Under the Lights" camp in Austin or going to a Baylor camp that same day.

[Bloeddyr10]

This comes as somewhat a surprise on CB Kris Boyd, per 24/7.

"I don't know what exactly has happened and things can obviously change but (Kris) Boyd lists Texas and Florida State as his main two schools," Perroni posted from the Texas 7-on-7 which Boyd is participating in.

Many thought he would commit to A&M soon, but over the last week or two, there has been a lot of rumblings surrounding his brother, '16 LB Demarco Boyd. Apparently the two of them wants to play together, and Demarco Boyd has Texas and Florida State as his leaders. Boyd might earn an offer at the July 18th camp.

[TFloss32]

This comes as somewhat a surprise on CB Kris Boyd, per 24/7.

"I don't know what exactly has happened and things can obviously change but (Kris) Boyd lists Texas and Florida State as his main two schools," Perroni posted from the Texas 7-on-7 which Boyd is participating in.

Many thought he would commit to A&M soon, but over the last week or two, there has been a lot of rumblings surrounding his brother, '16 LB Demarco Boyd. Apparently the two of them wants to play together, and Demarco Boyd has Texas and Florida State as his leaders. Boyd might earn an offer at the July 18th camp.

That's really good news when words like that come from Perroni or Hamm.

Boyd's brother is an offer on his own, but UT needs to capitalize on that situation next weekend. Family wants Kris at Texas.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying 2016 QB Jalen Hurts of Channelview will be in Ausitn next weekend.

I really like this guy along with Patterson for 2016.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2166961/highlights/111662376

[Bloeddyr10]

That's really good news when words like that come from Perroni or Hamm.

Boyd's brother is an offer on his own, but UT needs to capitalize on that situation next weekend. Family wants Kris at Texas.

Hamm, of course, went out and denied it. He said that the words used by Boyd was that Texas and Florida State "held an edge". 247 dropped an article shortly after, and it has those words in it. No doubt that Hamm contributed even though it has Horns247 Staff as the writer.

Nonetheless, this one could be a lot more interesting than many believed.

[Bloeddyr10]

OrangeBloods saying 2016 QB Jalen Hurts of Channelview will be in Ausitn next weekend.

I really like this guy along with Patterson for 2016.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2166961/highlights/111662376

Welcome aboard! QB recruiting for 2016 looks awesome. I have 16 QB's on my own personal Texas recruiting spreadsheet, that either has been on campus or said that they will visit. Name-wise, it's a pretty incredible list.

[Bloeddyr10]

New 2016 offer has gone out, per 24/7.

RB Kyle Porter of Katy has received an offer from Texas and speaks with coach Koenning a couple of times a week. Porter ran for 1877 yards and 23 touchdowns on 255 carries last season.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kyle-Porter-37371

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3241608/kyle-porter

[Bloeddyr10]

Just for the laughs. Taylor Hamm says that the "buzz" at the Opening was that Malik Jefferson was down to A&M, UCLA and Notre Dame.

[TFloss32]

Just for the laughs. Taylor Hamm says that the "buzz" at the Opening was that Malik Jefferson was down to A&M, UCLA and Notre Dame.

Quotes from the mother of LB Malik Jefferson (OrangeBloods):

"Of course, as a mom I asked him to stay in Texas. I did," Mrs. Jefferson said. "I will honor his decision if he goes out of state, but I would really like for him to stay in Texas. I've asked him that. He's young. It's not that he has to be looked out for and watched. He'll do the right thing no matter where he's located."

"I'm rooting for Texas. I just have to say I'm rooting for Texas. I think Charlie Strong has a lot to offer. I think the program, just being at Texas, just to say I graduated from Texas, is a big thing. And I think he'll have structure and that's what I'm looking at for him."

"Malik is getting a lot of attention but Malik is very humble. I think he enjoys the attention up to a certain level. I think he's so proud of what he's accomplished. He did it with hard work," she said. "When he was a kid, he was not given anything. He was given a back yard, a football and two older brothers. I think he truly loves the game. He doesn't love all the attention, but he enjoys some of it. Like when he got his picture on a magazine, it was more of a proud moment than a boasting moment. "

"I was a little leery of Mack Brown. I told him, 'In my house, it's God first, education second and then football.' He looked at me like, are you joking? I said 'Trust me, it all comes together and you get a fantastic person out of that. You get an educated person, you get a God-loving person that will help your team get to a higher level,'" Mrs. Jefferson said.

"I think Texas has a tremendous amount of structure and ability and growth. I think they could take him to the next level, and that's getting the degree and then wherever it takes him from there."

"I have not talked to coach Strong since I've been down there. But I did sit down and talk to him, and I just came away with that warm, fuzzy feeling," Mrs. Jefferson said.

[TFloss32]

New 2016 offer has gone out, per 24/7.

RB Kyle Porter of Katy has received an offer from Texas and speaks with coach Koenning a couple of times a week. Porter ran for 1877 yards and 23 touchdowns on 255 carries last season.

http://247sports.com/Player/Kyle-Porter-37371

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3241608/kyle-porter

I'm ok with the offer even though I like Speights more. Katy players scare me the same way Lake Travis and Southlake Carroll kids do.

Their respective systems are so good for high school that it's difficult to project how they'll do on the next level.

[TFloss32]

Looks like this is the official hype video for the 2014 season:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1QYcIKxoGk&feature=youtu.be

[TFloss32]

2016 RB Kyle Porter (Katy) at the state 7-on-7 tournament:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsSQCzbCIAE4NaF.jpg

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, a coach at Houston Lamar has told them Texas is not currently recruiting QB/ATH JW Ketchum.

[pgardn]

2016 RB Kyle Porter (Katy) at the state 7-on-7 tournament:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsSQCzbCIAE4NaF.jpg

If the shirt fits...

Nope.

[Juan]

Aggie bud sent me this:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsKWWOCCIAANU8Q.jpg

He says malik jefferson, daylond Mack and Jordan Davis. Hopefully they don't get all three.

[DMX7]

Aggie bud sent me this:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsKWWOCCIAANU8Q.jpg

He says malik jefferson, daylond Mack and Jordan Davis. Hopefully they don't get all three.
At this point, I'm expecting no one. They are cleaning up shop. It's pathetic because Sumlin is so overrated.

[TFloss32]

Scout reporting 2016 DT Kendell Jones will be in Austin on the 18th.

[TFloss32]

Add DE Tyrell Thompson of Copperas Cove as well, per OrangeBloods.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, CB Holton Hill will visit FSU this week before heading to UT on Friday.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying 2016 CB Jared Mayden plans to attend the Friday night camp.

[ThePop]

Aggie bud sent me this:

Why was your aggy bud in a room with three 17 year olds?

[DMX7]

Why was your aggy bud in a room with three 17 year olds?

They don't look 17.

[the chronic]

Why was your aggy bud in a room with three 17 year olds?

One of the ag commits there posted the pic on twitter.

[TFloss32]

-QB/ATH JW Ketchum tweeted he will be in Austin on the 18th.

-OrangeBloods saying 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill will also be in town.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying 2016 CB Jared Mayden plans to attend the Friday night camp.

For what it's worth, 24/7 saying this report is false as the Mayden brothers have already made other plans.

[TFloss32]

Add 2016 QB Dillon Sterling-Cole of West Orange-Stark to the camp list, per Inside Texas.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, 2016 WR Tren'Davian Dickson of Navasota believes he will receive an offer this weekend if he decides to attend the "Under the Lights" camp.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying ATH DeUnte Chatman of Humble Summer Creek will be there on Friday.

Texas had some interest in the spring, but nothing materialized.

[Blake]

Inside Texas saying ATH DeUnte Chatman of Humble Summer Creek will be there on Friday.

Texas had some interest in the spring, but nothing materialized.

He got a 130 score at the Sparq in Houston.

...but only a three star and only has offers from Army and Illinois State and other small schools. What's wrong with this picture?

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2016 DT Ed Oliver of Spring Westfield will be camping on Friday.

Inside Texas mentioned his teammate, 2016 WR Tyrie Cleveland, should also be there.

[Vito Corleone]

He got a 130 score at the Sparq in Houston.

...but only a three star and only has offers from Army and Illinois State and other small schools. What's wrong with this picture?

An offer from Army is a really good thing. Sounds like both his grades and conduct are pretty high standard.

[TFloss32]

Also from 24/7, ATH Darrell Stewart (committed to Boise State) of Aldine Nimitz will be in Austin on Friday:

http://247sports.com/Player/Darrell-Stewart-25396

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1893801/darrell-stewart

[TFloss32]

He got a 130 score at the Sparq in Houston.

...but only a three star and only has offers from Army and Illinois State and other small schools. What's wrong with this picture?

Lack of position may be a big issue.

I hope he works out at LB on Friday night.

[TFloss32]

New championship trophy for college football:

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fcbssports.com%2fimages%2fcolle gefootball%2fcfbplayofftrophy.png&t=1405356293&sig=8Bm.jfkkNxFjV0cvwHDPSQ--~B

[Blake]

An offer from Army is a really good thing.

only if you're planning on being in the army

[TFloss32]

Already some funny pictures about that trophy:

https://imageshack.com/a/img840/4262/u137.png

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fi.imgur.com%2fkgOHbfC.jpg&t=1405356293&sig=DFvutWmZMMSUOb6sjfHX9g--~B

[ColinB]

lolololol.

[TFloss32]

lolololol.

Just keep the crystal ball, tbh.

[Blake]

Yeah, the crystal was cool.

[Vito Corleone]

only if you're planning on being in the army

A Sparc score of 130 tells me he is an elite athlete. An offer from Army tells me he won't have trouble in the classroom or with the rules. Army, Navy, and Air Force generally only offer kids who are fantastic in every aspect of their lives.

That is why an offer from Army is such a good thing.

[Blake]

A Sparc score of 130 tells me he is an elite athlete. An offer from Army tells me he won't have trouble in the classroom or with the rules. Army, Navy, and Air Force generally only offer kids who are fantastic in every aspect of their lives.

That is why an offer from Army is such a good thing.

That's absolutely untrue. They've relaxed a lot of their stringent standards in order to win football games.

[TFloss32]

SEC stealing my woman...

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
The SEC Network is making some great hires by adding folks like @KayleeHartung and @SECbooger. Definitely eye-opening.

[Bloeddyr10]

SEC stealing my woman...

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
The SEC Network is making some great hires by adding folks like @KayleeHartung and @SECbooger. Definitely eye-opening.

Go get Samantha Steele (Ponder?) back!

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying their original report on 2016 RB Kyle Porter was inaccurate.

Porter does not have an offer from UT at this point.

[DMX7]

New championship trophy for college football:

https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=http%3a%2f%2fcbssports.com%2fimages%2fcolle gefootball%2fcfbplayofftrophy.png&t=1405356293&sig=8Bm.jfkkNxFjV0cvwHDPSQ--~B

Not bad, but the crystal ball was iconic.

[TFloss32]

2016 TE Marquise Guinn of Carthage tweeted he will not be camping on Friday because he's in Florida on family vacation.

[TFloss32]

2016 RB Kameron Martin has committed to Baylor.

Needless to say he won't be in Austin on Friday night.

[TFloss32]

Update on 2016 WR Reggie Hemphill of Manvel who will be in Austin on Friday (24/7):

“I really like the new staff. They are probably the most chill coaching staff that I have met,” Hemphill said. “I’m just taking it slow this time because last time it showed me how much can happen in so little time so I’m being careful in my decision.”

“I like Texas. Something always just keeps pulling me back to Texas. I think it is just the tradition and the vibe they set,” he said. “Everything has changed. It’s overwhelming. Like I said, sometimes (recruiting) just leaves me speechless.”

[TFloss32]

Rivals saying 2016 OL Zach Shackelford of Belton will camp on Friday:

http://247sports.com/Player/Zach-Shackelford-35184

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2161768/zach-shackelford

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2016 DT Kendell Jones of Killeen Shoemaker will be in Austin on Friday night.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, Strong and staff have already made the decision to not have an end-of-the-year banquet.

No word what they'll do instead, but I imagine they'll come up with something to help with a late recruiting push.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying ATH DeAndre McNeal of Mesquite Poteet will be camping.

Unlikely LB Malik Jefferson comes at this point, though.

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, OL Connor Williams of Coppell will be in Austin next Friday, the 25th.

[TFloss32]

Updated list for this Friday's "Under the Lights" camp (from all sites) with "maybes" in red.

Keep in mind there is still the 2015 mystery recruit that is supposed to be in attendance, according to 24/7.

2015
QB, Zach Gentry, Eldorado (Albuquerque, NM)
QB/ATH, JW Ketchum, Houston Lamar
QB, Kai Locksley, Gilman (Baltimore, MD)
RB, Tyriek Gray, Houston Lamar
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore
RB, Jordan Stevenson, Dallas South Oak Cliff
WR, Gary Haynes, Manvel
WR, John Humphrey, League City Clear Falls
WR, Sam Mays, Houston Kinkaid
WR, Ryan Newsome, Aledo
WR, JF Thomas, Dallas South Oak Cliff
TE, Hunter Herndon, North Forney
TE, Hunter Thedford, Comanche
OL, Ronnie Major, Huntsville
OL, Erik McCoy, Lufkin
OL, Tyler Moore, Galena Park North Shore
OL, Garrett Thomas, Many (Many, LA)
OL, Patrick Vahe, Euless Trinity
OL, Toby Weathersby, Spring Westfield
DT, Jaleel Carter, Alief Elsik
DT, Darrion Daniels, Dallas Bishop Dunne
DT, Ross Donelly, Cy-Fair
DT, Du'Vonta Lampkin, Cypress Falls
DE, Nnanna Ezenwa, Houston Madison
DE, Charles Omenihu, Rowlett
DE, Tyrell Thompson, Copperas Cove
DE, Josh Uluocha, Stafford
LB, Dominique Hollie, Whitehouse
CB, Kris Boyd, Gilmer
CB, Holton Hill, Houston Lamar
CB, Jaylon Lane, Nacogdoches
CB, Will Lockett, Manvel
CB, Ashton Preston, Santa Fe (Edmond, OK)
CB, Keivon Ramsey, Converse Judson
CB, David Richardson, Rockwall-Heath
S, DeShon Elliott, Rockwall-Heath
ATH, Justin Bailey, Mayflower (Mayflower, AR)
ATH, Louis Brown, Burton
ATH, DeUnte Chatman, Humble Summer Creek
ATH, Kirk Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
ATH, DeAndre McNeal, Mesquite Poteet
ATH, Darrell Stewart, Aldine Nimitz

2016
QB, Logan Bonner, Rowlett
QB, Shane Buechele, Arlington Lamar
QB, Neiko Hollins, Fort Bend Hightower
QB, Jalen Hurts, Channelview
QB, Shea Patterson, Calvary Baptist (Shreveport, LA)
QB, Dillon Sterling-Cole, Spring Westfield
QB, Brennen Wooten, Marble Falls
RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
RB, Sewo Olonilua, Kingwood
WR, Tyrie Cleveland, Spring Westfield
WR, Tren'Davian Dickson, Navasota
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
WR, Collin Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
WR, Courtney Lark, Bellaire
OL, Austin Myers, Manvel
OL, Denzel Okafor, Lewisville
OL, Zach Shackelford, Belton
OL, JP Urquidez, DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD)
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
DT, Kendell Jones, Killeen Shoemaker
DT, Ed Oliver, Spring Westfield
DT, Michael Williams, Fort Worth All Saints
DE, Michael Johnson, Fort Bend Hightower
DE, Fredarian Tompkins, Hempstead
LB, Demarco Boyd, Gilmer
LB, Jordan Carmouche, Manvel
LB, La'Darius Hamilton, Corrigan-Camden
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
LB, Clifton Lewis, Fort Bend Hightower
LB, Jeff McCulloch, Aldine Davis
CB, Julian Chandler, Fort Bend Hightower
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco
S, Bryan Henderson, Mesquite
S, Louis Kelley, Pflugerville
S, Eric Monroe, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, D'Eriq King, Manvel
ATH, Maciah Long, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, Rajah Preciado, College Station
ATH, Christian Wallace, Katy Tompkins

[TFloss32]

Keep in mind there is still the 2015 mystery recruit that is supposed to be in attendance, according to 24/7.


If anyone is throwing guesses out there, the prospect is:

-2015
-plays high school ball in Texas
-committed to an in-state school
-his Texas offer has never been been public knowledge

He will possibly flip to UT this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Ryan Newsome has eliminated Notre Dame.

Down to Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and UCLA.

[ATX_Horn]

If anyone is throwing guesses out there, the prospect is:

-2015
-plays high school ball in Texas
-committed to an in-state school
-his Texas offer has never been been public knowledge

He will possibly flip to UT this weekend.

Interesting. Never heard about this...thanks for all the info, Tfloss.

[TFloss32]

Interesting. Never heard about this...thanks for all the info, Tfloss.

Not a problem.

That info has been out there for a few weeks now, but the way they threw it out there initially confused the hell out of people.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying 2017 QB Shawn Robinson of Denton Guyer will most likely be in attendance Friday.

It's obviously super early, but most people think this is Texas' guy for that class.

[TFloss32]

Dallas Prime Prep being shut down:

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/26026918/prime-prep-shutdown-by-state-officials

[TFloss32]

I believe the Statesman ran with the original story, but OrangeBloods reporting this evening that two Longhorn football players accepted a free meal from an NFL agent. The good news is the school already reported it to the NCAA, but no word how this will affect the eligibility of the players in question. Sounds like it was LB Jordan Hicks and LB Steve Edmond.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Unlikely LB Malik Jefferson comes at this point, though.

Why is that?

[Twisted_Dawg]

If anyone is throwing guesses out there, the prospect is:

-2015
-plays high school ball in Texas
-committed to an in-state school
-his Texas offer has never been been public knowledge

He will possibly flip to UT this weekend.

Jarrett Stidham?

[benefactor]

I believe the Statesman ran with the original story, but OrangeBloods reporting this evening that two Longhorn football players accepted a free meal from an NFL agent. The good news is the school already reported it to the NCAA, but no word how this will affect the eligibility of the players in question. Sounds like it was LB Jordan Hicks and LB Steve Edmond.
Fucking hell.

[Blake]

Jarrett Stidham?

lol

[TFloss32]

Jarrett Stidham?

Negative. Stidham's UT offer has been public for a long time and he has no interest in UT.

[TFloss32]

Fucking hell.

Hicks is borderline worthless at this point.

Always injured and goes full retard off the field.

[TFloss32]

Why is that?

Has a family related event to attend.

[pgardn]

I believe the Statesman ran with the original story, but OrangeBloods reporting this evening that two Longhorn football players accepted a free meal from an NFL agent. The good news is the school already reported it to the NCAA, but no word how this will affect the eligibility of the players in question. Sounds like it was LB Jordan Hicks and LB Steve Edmond.

Idiots...

Good God.

[benefactor]

Hicks is borderline worthless at this point.

Always injured and goes full retard off the field.
You'd think he'd learn after the incident with Case. Guess stupid is terminal for some.

[TFloss32]

QB Kai Locksley is supposed to make his commitment announcement before his first game:

@RivalsFriedman
If four-star QB Kai Locksley doesn't issue a silent commitment some time within the next 10 days I'd be shocked. #FSU #Texas

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying 2017 DT Marvin Wilson of Bellaire Episcopal will be in Austin on Friday.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2914209/marvin-wilson

[TFloss32]

I don't know who originally reported, but OL Madison Akamnonu has dropped Texas.