2016 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[Blake]

I can't say I've ever seen UT so low in recruiting rankings on Rivals. 59?

I know it's because of only 8 commits but damn. Are they gonna crack the top 25 by signing day?

[TFloss32]

I can't say I've ever seen UT so low in recruiting rankings on Rivals. 59?

I know it's because of only 8 commits but damn. Are they gonna crack the top 25 by signing day?

I'm willing to bet they'll be in the Top 20 easy, unless they absolutely bomb and don't make a bowl.

Most of their highly-ranked targets won't be making a decision until 2016.

[Vito Corleone]

I'm willing to bet Texas ends up with another top 10 class.

Texas will take

1 RB probably a 4-star
2-3 Olinemen at lease one will be a 4-star
1 more WR guaranteed to be a 4-star

2 more DTs both likely to 3-star but maybe one will be 4-star by signing day.
1-2 DE both will be 4-star
2 Linebackers both will be 4-star
2-3 DBs all should be 4 star.

When it is all said and done I expect a full class of about 22 - 25 signees with 12 to 14 being 4-star kids.

[pgardn]

I can't say I've ever seen UT so low in recruiting rankings on Rivals. 59?

I know it's because of only 8 commits but damn. Are they gonna crack the top 25 by signing day?

Im fine with whatever if we can get football players. Hager was a 3 star and Strong is talking him up as the type of player he is looking for. Although a few more Malik types could go a long way as well. Patterson has found gems among lower rated recruits so why can't Strong and staff...

I want good teammates that are football players. I'm tired of just waving away guys like Drew Brees.

[Vito Corleone]

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TCU will be tough to beat but I suppose this is a positive sign for Texas?

This is really good for Texas, the longer he goes the better chance Texas has of making a big impression.

[Righaya]

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Didn't he get a 26 on the ACT? That's good enough to get into any state school in the country except, maybe, Berkeley or Michigan, in some cases. Guarantee that score was reported wrong if that's the case. Unless they've changed the scoring on that test too since I last knew it -- out of 36, correct? I'm originally from the midwest and that's the only test a lot of kids take.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Didn't he get a 26 on the ACT? That's good enough to get into any state school in the country except, maybe, Berkeley or Michigan, in some cases. Guarantee that score was reported wrong if that's the case. Unless they've changed the scoring on that test too since I last knew it -- out of 36, correct? I'm originally from the midwest and that's the only test a lot of kids take.

From what I've read, the NCAA doesn't believe it's a legit score.

Hopefully he'll enroll at a prep school for one semester, get the test score he needs and move to Austin in January '16.

[Hook Em 88]

From what I've read, the NCAA doesn't believe it's a legit score.

Hopefully he'll enroll at a prep school for one semester, get the test score he needs and move to Austin in January '16.


@BDavisAAS: Full story: Texas signee Devonaire Clarington could retake ACT exam next week. STATesman
http://t.co/hnbpmJVXdx

[TheMex]

He should gray shirt. Best case scenario, a redshirt.

[TFloss32]

He should gray shirt. Best case scenario, a redshirt.

The good news is he won't lose any eligibility should he go through a prep school.

If he somehow gets into UT this fall after re-taking the test, I wonder if the coaches would still try to use him.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting Texas is "starting to get in the mix" for DE Jonathan Marshall of Shepherd:

http://247sports.com/Player/Jonathan-Marshall-68827

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1393215/jonathan-marshall

[TFloss32]

Recent practice pictures:

http://www.texassports.com/galleries/?path=

[yavozerb]

24/7 reporting Texas is "starting to get in the mix" for DE Jonathan Marshall of Shepherd:

http://247sports.com/Player/Jonathan-Marshall-68827

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1393215/jonathan-marshall
Doesn't look to serious since according to 247 he committed to ok st today

[texbound]

@BDavisAAS: Full story: Texas signee Devonaire Clarington could retake ACT exam next week. STATesman
http://t.co/hnbpmJVXdx

It sounds as though Dev is taking the test next week.

Note to Devo (if you're reading this): DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT score higher than a 26 on this test or the NCAA may never let you go to college. Apparently, they don't like smarter athletes.

[TFloss32]

Doesn't look to serious since according to 247 he committed to ok st today

I should follow up and say they think a UT offer would change things despite his commitment to OK State.

[TFloss32]

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[Blake]

It sounds as though Dev is taking the test next week.

Note to Devo (if you're reading this): DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT score higher than a 26 on this test or the NCAA may never let you go to college. Apparently, they don't like smarter athletes.

Right, they're suspicious of him being too smart.

If it was a legit test score, he should be extremely pissed. Where's the anger?

[Sdchargersfan1322]

Right, they're suspicious of him being too smart.

If it was a legit test score, he should be extremely pissed. Where's the anger?

He's been pissed for weeks and weeks now, I know since I follow him on snapchat. However in the past week he has seemed defeated. I understand an athlete cheating isn't out of the question but having him retake the test based on pure suspicion seems completely unfair.

[Blake]

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He sounds livid!

[DMX7]

I haven't been following this closely... what is the issue with his score? Too high? What does that mean? They think it was inconsistent with his GPA or what?

[Blake]

I haven't been following this closely... what is the issue with his score? Too high? What does that mean? They think it was inconsistent with his GPA or what?

Seems that's the case, yeah.

[Jimmiemac]

He should gray shirt. Best case scenario, a redshirt.

He can't red shirt if he cant enroll.

[Jimmiemac]

I haven't been following this closely... what is the issue with his score? Too high? What does that mean? They think it was inconsistent with his GPA or what?

way out of line with everything else.

[Vito Corleone]

can you cheat on the ACT? Outside of having someone else smarter than you take the test for you or someone feeding you the answers how is it possible to cheat?

Most of the time if you know how the test works you can take it and do well.

EXAMPLE - I took the FINRA Series 7 exam a few years ago. First time I took it was was prepared but I misjudged my time and ended up running out of time for part 1. I missed on passing it by 3 pts. I retook the exam a month later, my knowledge didn't improve that much but I used better judgement in taking the exam and for both Part 1 and Part 2 I finished with over 40 minutes and I blew the test away getting an 89%. I didn't get smarter, i just understood going in what that test was and used good strategy in my test taking skills.

He can do the same. I believe he has taken the test twice now, so this third time will be the same.

Good luck to him.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Per Scout, TE Blake Whiteley tore his ACL yesterday and is out for the year.

And TE Andrew Beck has an unknown knee injury that will sideline him at least for the rest of fall camp.

[Righaya]

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Lol that's what the dude wanted the whole time anyway. What a f*ing mess. I cannot believe this saga. If this involved Saban or Les Miles I'd be inclined to think it was all setup to screw with us but I don't think Stoops is like that nor do I think the rivalry would "stoop" so low. Moreover, I'm pretty sure it's all just Lampkin being immature.

[Righaya]

Per Scout, TE Blake Whiteley tore his ACL yesterday and is out for the year.

And TE Andrew Beck has an unknown knee injury that will sideline him at least for the rest of fall camp.

It's a good thing we've moved half of our team to the TE position. Recently saw that not only is former Mack Brown WR recruit Garrett Gray working at TE but also Alex De La Torre (???). Is Alex our FB? Maybe it's just a generic title for a blocking specialist at this point since the TE can line up wherever.

More power to McNeal to become a beast, I guess. Full on youth movement everywhere.

[Blake]

I'll be impressed if UT wins 6 games this year. Seriously.

[playblair]

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[TheMex]

Lol that's what the dude wanted the whole time anyway. What a f*ing mess. I cannot believe this saga. If this involved Saban or Les Miles I'd be inclined to think it was all setup to screw with us but I don't think Stoops is like that nor do I think the rivalry would "stoop" so low. Moreover, I'm pretty sure it's all just Lampkin being immature.

If I remember correctly, there were rumors that he was going to decommit on Signing Day and commit to Oklahoma. Apparently, it was a plan that Stoops, the OU coaching staff, and Lampkin had at some point before Signing Day. Texas discovered this plan when Norvell became a coach at Texas. Lampkin went on Twitter and dismissed these rumors and continued to talk about his commitment to Texas specially after Malik committed. When Lampkin signed with Texas, many of us dismissed this rumor since he ended up signing with Texas.

Well, now this. I believe that this is why Strong made it so difficult for Lampkin to switch to another school.

Does anyone have quotes from the paysites about this?


He can't red shirt if he cant enroll.
Yea, I later found out that the last day to enroll is September 11th and his ACT test is September 12th.

[TFloss32]

I'll be impressed if UT wins 6 games this year. Seriously.

I have to acknowledge the defense will probably take a step back and that won't help, but I'm telling myself they're going to win 7.

They got to 6 last year despite losing half of their starting offense before the second game.

[TFloss32]

I haven't been following this closely... what is the issue with his score? Too high? What does that mean? They think it was inconsistent with his GPA or what?

I'm guessing the NCAA thought Clarington's last test looked something like this:

http://cdn0.dailydot.com/uploaded/images/original/2013/2/19/oscheat.gif

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Kind of old news, but good thing he's still planning on visiting:

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http://247sports.com/Player/Caleb-Kelly-51688

[TFloss32]

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[the chronic]

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[pgardn]

I'll be impressed if UT wins 6 games this year. Seriously.

I certainly won't be impressed.
But I certainly won't be surprised either.

[Kermit]

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No wai.

[Blake]

I certainly won't be impressed.
But I certainly won't be surprised either.

Yeah, impressed wasn't the best word. I'll be mildly surprised if they win 6. Looking at the schedule, I see 5-7 at best. Luckily it's a favorable home schedule though.

[texbound]

Yeah, impressed wasn't the best word. I'll be mildly surprised if they win 6. Looking at the schedule, I see 5-7 at best. Luckily it's a favorable home schedule though.

9/5/15 @NDame Loss
9/12/15 Rice Win
9/19/15 Cal ???
9/26/15 OkState Win
10/3/15 @TCU Loss
10/10/15 OU ???
10/24/15 KState Win
10/31/15 @IState Win
11/7/15 Kansas Win
11/14/15 @WViA ???
11/26/15 TTech Win
12/5/15 @Baylor Loss

Looking at the schedule, I see Texas winning 6 games with swing games against OU, WVA, and Cal (I can easily see them lose all 3, but I can also see them winning 1 or 2). I think the ceiling is 8 wins with the bottom being 6. I'll split the difference and predict a 7 win regular season. I'll hold off on the bowl prediction until later.

[Righaya]

9/5/15 @NDame Loss
9/12/15 Rice Win
9/19/15 Cal ???
9/26/15 OkState Win
10/3/15 @TCU Loss
10/10/15 OU ???
10/24/15 KState Win
10/31/15 @IState Win
11/7/15 Kansas Win
11/14/15 @WViA ???
11/26/15 TTech Win
12/5/15 @Baylor Loss

Looking at the schedule, I see Texas winning 6 games with swing games against OU, WVA, and Cal (I can easily see them lose all 3, but I can also see them winning 1 or 2). I think the ceiling is 8 wins with the bottom being 6. I'll split the difference and predict a 7 win regular season. I'll hold off on the bowl prediction until later.

It's really too bad we play Notre Dame first, or even early. I don't really see Notre Dame as contending in the national spotlight this year (their QB has less tosses than Swoopes and is an enormous wildcard -- he could end up like Trevor Knight, who isn't all that great). ND's offense will be fairly inept in many of the same ways ours is and their defense is missing some key figures due to injury. While they probably beat us, if we played later in the season after our freshman get going it'd be very close, maybe. As it stands now, ND is just an overrated piece of crap in the same vein as UCLA last year. UCLA was totally beatable and did not deserve any of that preseason hype. The key difference now, though, is that we play AT ND. We at least had UCLA at home and their QB got a little messed up. But anyway, it's sad we can't play those chumps later on without the deer-in-headlights look we'll undoubtedly come out of the tunnel with.

[Blake]

9/5/15 @NDame Loss
9/12/15 Rice Win
9/19/15 Cal ???
9/26/15 OkState Win
10/3/15 @TCU Loss
10/10/15 OU ???
10/24/15 KState Win
10/31/15 @IState Win
11/7/15 Kansas Win
11/14/15 @WViA ???
11/26/15 TTech Win
12/5/15 @Baylor Loss

Looking at the schedule, I see Texas winning 6 games with swing games against OU, WVA, and Cal (I can easily see them lose all 3, but I can also see them winning 1 or 2). I think the ceiling is 8 wins with the bottom being 6. I'll split the difference and predict a 7 win regular season. I'll hold off on the bowl prediction until later.

Neh, I just don't see UT going 4-0 against Okie St, KSt, Iowa St and Tech. I think 2-2 would be solid, but then you'd have to best an up and coming Cal team and WV on the road.

It's gonna be tough to hit 6, imo, but I guess well know more once the season gets going.

Fwiw, Tech will be much much better this year, either with Mahomes or Webb at QB

[DMX7]

Neh, I just don't see UT going 4-0 against Okie St, KSt, Iowa St and Tech. I think 2-2 would be solid, but then you'd have to best an up and coming Cal team and WV on the road.


So are you picking Tech to be UT?

[Blake]

So are you picking Tech to be UT?

Too early, but sure why not. I don't think it's a gimme for sure

[DMX7]

Too early, but sure why not. I don't think it's a gimme for sure

Unless UT is heavily injured, I'll put that game in the win column. But we will see.

[Silver&Black]

About the kid who must re-take the ACT....

Anybody heard anything else about this? I read (on here) that a couple people are speculating that GPA didn't match ACT score. Any truth to this?

[pgardn]

All our home games are against opponents we can beat. If TCU and Baylor were both in Austin, and TTU and OKST away, you are looking at 4 losses right there. So IMO the schedule is favorable within the conference.

[Kermit]

I feel like a battered woman. 6 wins. 8 wins. It's so fucking sad what they've become. I really hope Charlie gets enough time to figure it out.

[Blake]

I feel like a battered woman. 6 wins. 8 wins. It's so fucking sad what they've become. I really hope Charlie gets enough time to figure it out.

Lol troof. If you're not vying for a playoff spot then you're not vying for anything but a bowl participation trophy

[TFloss32]

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[Righaya]

All our home games are against opponents we can beat. If TCU and Baylor were both in Austin, and TTU and OKST away, you are looking at 4 losses right there. So IMO the schedule is favorable within the conference.

I'm not sure why everyone is so scared of Cal coming to town. Most analysts are saying it's a tossup game... but... yah, it's a home game and Cal just never has a ton of talent. A few guys, sure, but they're far from spreading it out in the same way Baylor/TCU do. They're probably more on the level of Tech to be honest. Pac-12 just isn't that scary right now. Sure it could be an overlooked game for us since ND plays a different style but it's not something I'm totally scared of.

Granted this was years ago (2011? 2012?) that we played Cal in a bowl game but we beat them down pretty handedly and they had a bunch of NFL caliber players. Keenan Allen was a monster in college (and pretty solid pro now too). Very different teams now, but Cal is just Cal. They can only top out so high.

[Hook Em 88]

I'm not sure why everyone is so scared of Cal coming to town. Most analysts are saying it's a tossup game... but... yah, it's a home game and Cal just never has a ton of talent. A few guys, sure, but they're far from spreading it out in the same way Baylor/TCU do. They're probably more on the level of Tech to be honest. Pac-12 just isn't that scary right now. Sure it could be an overlooked game for us since ND plays a different style but it's not something I'm totally scared of.

Granted this was years ago (2011? 2012?) that we played Cal in a bowl game but we beat them down pretty handedly and they had a bunch of NFL caliber players. Keenan Allen was a monster in college (and pretty solid pro now too). Very different teams now, but Cal is just Cal. They can only top out so high.

Agreed I'm surprised at how low expectations are from some of the fellow posters but maybe I'm more of an optimist. I think we can contend on a better level against some of the teams people have us down as losing. TCU and Baylor I see as sure losses and I think OU and ND are toss-ups, the rest of the games I can see us winning.

[TFloss32]

A&M picked up five-star 2017 QB Tate Martell of Las Vegas, NV last night:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tate-Martell-30208

[Righaya]

A&M picked up five-star 2017 QB Tate Martell of Las Vegas, NV last night:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tate-Martell-30208

I saw this -- the hype behind this guy seems really suspicious. Not only is he only 5'11 (probably shorter since they exaggerate heights), but he's from Las Vegas! What kind of high school competition do they have out there? I know Johnny f*ing Football was really short too but the dude came from the state with arguably the most competitive HS football scene. Just feels really wonky to have a 5* QB from some place other than Texas or California (or even Florida or somewhere in the Bayou). Don't trust it at all.

[TFloss32]

Not a shocker, but DE Brandon Bowen of Trophy Club Byron Nelson told Rivals that UT is out of the race.

He's down to Baylor and USC.

[Jimmiemac]

Not a shocker, but DE Brandon Bowen of Trophy Club Byron Nelson told Rivals that UT is out of the race.

He's down to Baylor and USC.

Well Baylor did just get an opening at the DE position.

[TFloss32]

Starting to be reported that QB Ricky Town will be headed to Arkansas.

[playblair]

A&M picked up five-star 2017 QB Tate Martell of Las Vegas, NV last night:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tate-Martell-30208

props DesignatedT (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13220) Sisk (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16350) A&M recruiting is legit ..............5 star qb in '14 '15 '17................. Top 5 class in basketball..................

[Kermit]

Well Baylor did just get an opening at the DE position.

That shit is getting ugly fast.

[TFloss32]

That shit is getting ugly fast.

The part I don't understand is they've protected this dude as if he's some All-American.

Stoops is relieved he's no longer the Big XII's black eye.

[Kermit]

The part I don't understand is they've protected this dude as if he's some All-American.

Stoops is relieved he's no longer the Big XII's black eye.

No shit. What the fuck was Briles thinking? Peterson just nailed his ass to the tree of woe. The whole thing is just sordid.

[TFloss32]

This comes after Briles said he never talked to Petersen...

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[TFloss32]

I'm not well-versed in all of the Letter of Intent stuff, but UT hasn't even officially denied this guy.

So, I'm not sure how he already got accepted by OU.

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[Kermit]

I'm not well-versed in all of the Letter of Intent stuff, but UT hasn't even officially denied this guy.

So, I'm not sure how he already got accepted by OU.

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Ask him to translate that into Spanish.

[Righaya]

Ask him to translate that into Spanish.

:toast

[pgardn]

I feel like a battered woman. 6 wins. 8 wins. It's so fucking sad what they've become. I really hope Charlie gets enough time to figure it out.

He better be given time.

[Blake]

props DesignatedT Sisk A&M recruiting is legit ..............5 star qb in 14' 15' 17'................. Top 5 class in basketball..................

Recruiting championship banners to be hung soon

[DMX7]

Recruiting championship banners to be hung soon

Don't give them any ideas. Seriously...

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWsiAOtb2A

[TFloss32]

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[spankadelphia]

:lolAll the 5 star quarterbacks in the world won't help A&M if they keep recruiting manginas on D.

[TFloss32]

Two notes from Strong's Saturday morning press conference...

-TE Andrew Beck is fine and will play.

-they have not released DT Du'Vonta Lampkin from his LOI

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting ATH Christian Wallace will not be on campus this weekend.

[Blake]

-they have not released DT Du'Vonta Lampkin from his LOI

And they shouldn't unless he agrees to go to some school far far away

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vryi9-xH4iQ

[TFloss32]

I think this one is A&M or Texas right now...

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[TFloss32]

S Deontay Anderson (Manvel)

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[Hook Em 88]

OrangeBloods reporting ATH Christian Wallace will not be on campus this weekend.

According to this article he made it to Austin.

@WVWilkerson: Just spoke with Kingwallace22. Weekend visit recap + who is his No. 1 school? http://t.co/bHAByU3lKm
@HornsDigest http://t.co/4KOduca5ST

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Four-star safety Christian Wallace (Sealy, Texas) was scheduled to come to Austin to watch the Longhorns practice and to speak with the coaches over the weekend. Wallace made it to Austin but didn't get to do everything that he wanted to. "To be honest I really couldn't make it to the practice," he said. "I was just chilling with some players. I had a great time with them, hanging out with Adrian Colbert, Kevin Vaccaro, and basically all of the DBs. I fit perfectly here." Wallace, the No. 11 safety in the country, named a top 5 exactly a month ago of Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Oregon State, TCU and Texas. Then at The Opening he named a top three of LSU, UT and Mississippi State. So where does Texas fit in right now? "Well Texas right now is probably my top school and the only reason why I haven't committed yet is because my parents want me to wait," he said. "I had committed to TCU and then decommitted so they just want me to take my time and not do the same thing." Wallace said he plans on committing after he takes all five of his official visits. Right now he knows he'll take one to Oregon State Mississippi State and Texas. He's not sure which UT game he'll make his official visit but he will be in Austin for the Longhorns home opener against Rice on Sept. 12.

[TFloss32]

According to this article he made it to Austin.

@WVWilkerson: Just spoke with King (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=148)wallace22. Weekend visit recap + who is his No. 1 school? http://t.co/bHAByU3lKm
@HornsDigest http://t.co/4KOduca5ST

OrangeBloods edited their post this morning and said he did make it after all.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9PxG-5zVkQ

[Kermit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9PxG-5zVkQ

Haines just dropped a "from the outside looking in you might not understand it".

[playblair]

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[TheMex]

44s tackling is worrisome there. Who is that?

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

44s tackling is worrisome there. Who is that?

Hager...been having a shoulder problem too.

[Hook Em 88]

DellengerAdv: Breaking: #LSU frosh TE Hanner Shipley has left the program & transferred to Abilene Christian http://t.co/2HRx11PLkg http://t.co/WVbwXhdfJa

Jordan and Jaxon's cousin. Pretty certain Texas was recruiting him before he decided on LSU.

[TFloss32]

Del (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7180)lengerAdv: Breaking: #LSU frosh TE Hanner Shipley has left the program & transferred to Abilene Christian http://t.co/2HRx11PLkg http://t.co/WVbwXhdfJa

Jordan and Jaxon's cousin. Pretty certain Texas was recruiting him before he decided on LSU.

For some reason, he thought he was going to play TE at LSU.

[TFloss32]

QB Baker Mayfield named Oklahoma's starter:

http://newsok.com/sources-baker-mayfield-to-be-named-sooners-starting-quarterback/article/5442030

[playblair]

texas lean .................

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[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting DE Caleb Bluiett is being moved to TE.

[Hook Em 88]

@WVWilkerson: I've just learned of another position move for the #Longhorns (not Bluiett). This 1 could drastically impact offense: http://t.co/ecd8BDRQJb

Anyone have the scoop on this story?

[TFloss32]

@WVWilkerson: I've just learned of another position move for the #Longhorns (not Bluiett). This 1 could drastically impact offense: http://t.co/ecd8BDRQJb

Anyone have the scoop on this story?

McNeal back to WR.

[Vito Corleone]

When you are as big as Mcneal is, does it matter if they call you a TE or a WR? Can you imagine his crack back blocks as a WR, it might look like a Mortal Combat fatality move.

[TFloss32]

When you are as big as Mcneal is, does it matter if they call you a TE or a WR? Can you imagine his crack back blocks as a WR, it might look like a Mortal Combat fatality move.

It's a non-story, imo. The plan has always been to move him around and create mismatches.

If you're looking for a negative angle, McNeal working exclusively with the WRs now could be a sign that Norvell is worried about drops with certain guys.

[TFloss32]

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[Bloeddyr10]

That was cool. When is the next episode going to be up?

I just returned from Greece, so I'm trying to catch up. But I didn't see any other videos posted in this thread. Here are 11 other episodes https://www.youtube.com/user/StudentSports1/videos

[DMX7]

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They need time to get their story straight.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Big 12 ADs moving to adopt SEC-style transfer rule


The proposal would help keep some players with troubled pasts elsewhere from enrolling at Big 12 schools.

[Hook Em 88]

calebkkelly: 5 officials., Blessed for these opportunities�� s/o @Claywill3_ for pic edits and @valkel19 for setting up visits! http://t.co/rutHtuzsWV

[TFloss32]

CB Tavares Garner of Manvel is transferring out of A&M.

There are 13 players left from that 2013 Top 10 class which had 32 total.

http://247sports.com/Player/Tavares-Garner-19360

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Erick Fowler article w/ video


http://kxan.com/2015/08/26/fowler-st...r-is-sec-next/


This looks like a flip to Texas at the end of the day!

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Higdon on Art Briles:


Sooner or later it becomes less about football and more about doing the right thing for these young men. The “He Said — She Said” is out of control and who knows what each kid did or didn't do. One thing I can tell you is Art Briles was 100% made aware of every single action of the young man in question (From what I am told) He understood the risks and proceeded because he needed a player to rush the quarterback, and that was the message he explained back to Peterson (From what I am told.)

[TFloss32]

Per Inside Texas, CB Eric Cuffee will take an official to UT on Sept. 19th against Cal.

Same weekend as S Deontay Anderson.

Cuffee will be officially visiting Notre Dame next weekend for the UT game.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqjqRRKQ0NY

[Hook Em 88]

What it means to be a Longhorn http://t.co/9BLEL6nf0g #Texas #HookEm

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting RB Brandon Stephens of Plano will make his commitment next Friday.

It shouldn't be UT because they're all-in on Whaley, but looks like A&M or Stanford.

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[the chronic]

Erick Fowler article w/ video


http://kxan.com/2015/08/26/fowler-st...r-is-sec-next/


This looks like a flip to Texas at the end of the day!



Scout thinks Fowler may have firmed up a bit with LSU over last few weeks. Still possible but not looking as likely.

[benefactor]

Two weeks until I roll to Austin for the home opener. Fucking pumped.

[Vito Corleone]

Two weeks until I roll to Austin for the home opener. Fucking pumped.

When I first saw this post, I got mad thinking it was a quote from a recruit and you didn't tell us who it came from. :p:

[Jimmiemac]

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Looked like the play should have been blown dead because the OL moved before the snap. Still was a defensive penalty but TD should not have counted.

[Jimmiemac]

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Bet that makes Swoopes & Heard feel good.

[TFloss32]

Illinois fires their head coach one week before season starts:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-tim-beckman-fired-illinois-football-20150828-story.html

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting RB Brandon Stephens of Plano will make his commitment next Friday.

It shouldn't be UT because they're all-in on Whaley, but looks like A&M or Stanford.

FWIW, A&M 24/7 has him going to Stanford.

Possibly why A&M offered RB Rakeem Boyd earlier in the week.

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RB Rakeem Boyd of Houston Stratford to A&M:

http://247sports.com/Player/Rakeem-Boyd-33411

[Vito Corleone]

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Either got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy.

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24/7 reporting DT Michael Williams of Fort Worth All Saints will be taking official visits to Ohio State and Texas.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBYmkLQAA7c

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[TFloss32]

Rankings going into Week 1:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 1 schedule. First game is on Thursday at 5 p.m.:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/group/80



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UBcF6n-skk

[TFloss32]

Not a surprise, but Swoopes will start at Notre Dame:

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[TFloss32]

Posting this just in case y'all can see it.

Highlights of 2017 QB Sam Ehlinger and his first game against Southlake Carroll:

http://www.scout.com/college/texas/story/1580593-over-8-minutes-of-sam-ehlinger-highlights

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, WR Collin Johnson will be in Austin on Sept. 12th and Sept. 19th for the Rice and Cal games.

His official visit will be after the season.

[Vito Corleone]

Lot of people talking about the number of freshmen and redshirt freshmen in the two deep. I counted only 5 on offense and 6 on defense in the two deep.

Offense has

Burt
Vahe
Williams
Heard
Rodriguez

Defense

Jefferson
Davis
Roberson
Townsend
Wheeler
Locke

Honestly it's not ideal but it isn't as bad as some would want us to believe. Biggest concern to me is two freshmen starting on the oline. Other than that I'm really liking what we have in experience and youth.

[ColinB]

Damn, Gray on kick returns. Hope he stays healthy.

[Righaya]

I know Ridgeway is a little knicked up but it's a little odd that Poona Ford is listed ahead of him. You'd think that if he's going to play he'd be listed as the no. 1, even if it's just a figure of speech with Poona taking a larger number of snaps. Seems really odd.

Other oddities:

- Dickson the Australian as the no. 1 punter? Wasn't he overtaken in camp by the walk-on, at least temporarily?

- No "Mack" Wide Receivers at all -- Garrett Gray (TE), Jake Oliver, Lorenzo Joe... maybe some transfer candidates since it's well known Strong doesn't like the Mack guys.

- Cameron Townsend as no. 2 Strongside Linebacker! Haven't heard anything about this guy in camp but it's good to see that he's coming along.

- No Breckyn Hager -- is he officially out for the ND game?

- Kevin Vaccaro as the no. 2 SS! Probably won't get to play much but at least he's still pushing for playing time. Another good sign that the guys are buying in, even the older ones.

Last thought: gotta wonder what the future of Fox End is going to look like since all three of those guys (Hughes, Roberson, Omenihu) are very young. That's really great and all but they all seem very talented and I'd hate for someone to transfer out. Maybe the Linebacker rumors for one of them is true? Especially if Townsend is no. 2 at Strongside LB and we haven't heard much about him.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying DT Gerald Wilbon will not officially visit Texas Tech this weekend as previously scheduled.

[TFloss32]

Damn, Gray on kick returns. Hope he stays healthy.

Curious decision.

[TFloss32]

Commitment coming?

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[TFloss32]

Scout saying a commitment is in.

[TFloss32]

Talking about RB Devwah Whaley...

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[Righaya]

Doesn't make a ton of sense given the info on 24/7 but McTelvin Agim is supposed to commit this weekend via Twitter and Higdon said somewhere that our new commit will announce this weekend.

Normally I'd be like this is too wack (nobody has us on Agim's radar and he's from Ark.) but given how out of the blue Dickson's commitment was... you just never know.

Of course this is wild speculation. He's probably going to Arky.

With all that's been said, this might be Christian Wallace -- but since he's probably a safety in college, I'd much much rather have Brandon Jones and/or Deontay Anderson. We seem to have a very good shot at at least one of them. Wallace seems to have wanted to commit for awhile now.

Maybe it's a flip, also? Wishful thinking but... Hudson?!

[pgardn]

Commitment coming?

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Based on the surrounding features I'm guessing a big halibut.

[Hook Em 88]

@EJHolland247: More on four-star CB Byron Murphy (@byronmurpy) naming Texas in his Top 8 #HookEm. http://t.co/qC5Tf96XKi

[Vito Corleone]

Based on other sites I'm going to speculate that it's Whaley.

So if it is, then we are set at every skill position on offense. All we need now is big uglies. I'd say 3 or 4 and we can shut it down on offense.

[Blake]

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Somebody gunna be runnin extra laps

[the chronic]

Commitment coming?

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I'm going to guess Denzel Okafor or DeMarkus Acy as they are both guys that seem probable to make a decision soon.

[TFloss32]

I'm going to guess Denzel Okafor or DeMarkus Acy as they are both guys that seem probable to make a decision soon.

Acy was one of my first guesses as well, but a few sites said it's not him.

Speaking of Okafor, he tweeted this last night before that news broke:

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[DMX7]

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Somebody gunna be runnin extra laps

Damn, that is cold.

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http://247sports.com/Player/Obi-Eboh-53437

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GVlQ1a-gdE

[TFloss32]

A source on CB Obi Eboh of Southlake Carroll (24/7):

"Look for him to commit to Texas. He was taking his time until Texas offered. His mom is going to push him to commit."

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEexP4g2eOY

[pgardn]

760 AM

Mike Taylor said:

our program was in disarray and ND will absolutely crush us 40-7
Wickline will be/was calling plays and worried about the Ok St lawsuit.

So for those in San Antonio/Austin there's that.

*note: I don't listen to much sports radio and I am not totally familiar with Mike Taylor*

[yavozerb]

760 AM

Mike Taylor said:

our program was in disarray and ND will absolutely crush us 40-7
Wickline will be/was calling plays and worried about the Ok St lawsuit.

So for those in San Antonio/Austin there's that.

*note: I don't listen to much sports radio and I am not totally familiar with Mike Taylor*

Ya, I listen to a little Taylor a little bit a couple of days and I cannot say I totally disagree to be honest. The mention of Wickline is pretty dumb, but he is huge TCU fan and like most big12 non UT fans they realize they better get there barbs in now, cause I think most think Strong well get this turned around. Not s big deal really, think he gets the most feedback for talking shit about UT since there are so many fans...Rarely mentions ATM actually

[playblair]

texas missed the cut for bolden ................ texas has missed on its top 3 5*targets.................... bolden/fox/ferguson............

[TFloss32]

FYI OrangeBloods hinting the guy who committed last night was CB Obi Eboh.

We should know for sure this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Per Scout, walk-on WR Ty Templin has been awarded a scholarship.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53OQeDYmZkE

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting deep snapper Kyle Ashby has also been given a scholarship.

[Jimmiemac]

Ya, I listen to a little Taylor a little bit a couple of days and I cannot say I totally disagree to be honest. The mention of Wickline is pretty dumb, but he is huge TCU fan and like most big12 non UT fans they realize they better get there barbs in now, cause I think most think Strong well get this turned around. Not s big deal really, think he gets the most feedback for talking shit about UT since there are so many fans...Rarely mentions ATM actually

I think Strong has already turned it around.............the wrong direction.

I really don't see any positive movement towards returning to the top 3 in the conference any time soon.

[yavozerb]

I think Strong has already turned it around.............the wrong direction.

I really don't see any positive movement towards returning to the top 3 in the conference any time soon.

Everyone has there opinion about where the UT football program is headed but I disagree with your assessment. You state top 3 as positive movement but do you really think UT is that far behind K-state or OU? This program I believe has reached the bottom when your record indicates an average to subpar team with no future. I believe this team has very good young players and think more or on the way so therefore I believe this team well only get better each season under strong.

[Jimmiemac]

Everyone has there opinion about where the UT football program is headed but I disagree with your assessment. You state top 3 as positive movement but do you really think UT is that far behind K-state or OU? This program I believe has reached the bottom when your record indicates an average to subpar team with no future. I believe this team has very good young players and think more or on the way so therefore I believe this team well only get better each season under strong.

Will see what happens this year but think the defense takes a step backwards from 2014 and the offense stays anemic. I think OU will improve and KSU maybe down a little but both still ahead of UT.

[DMX7]

I think Strong has already turned it around.............the wrong direction.

I really don't see any positive movement towards returning to the top 3 in the conference any time soon.

We haven't even seen the team play with one of his full recruiting classes... let's see how this season starts out before judging.

[TFloss32]

Hope you guys enjoy my latest venture:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kofJzGcV9jE

[Vito Corleone]

Texas will not beat Notre Dame, but they will beat every team on their home schedule and also win at lease 2 of their road games, likely 3.

By the end of the year, I expect to see Texas become a very salty team, Baylor is not going to like playing Texas in December.

I also really like our chances against OU, Texas will have played two top 10 teams and OSU before we step foot in Dallas, Oklahoma will have only played Tennessee in that same time span. Texas will be much more battle tested for Oklahoma than the Sooners will be for Texas.

I still expect 9 wins this year possibly 10 with a bowl victory.

[TFloss32]

Lost his appeal in Austin today:

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[Kermit]

I think Strong has already turned it around.............the wrong direction.

I really don't see any positive movement towards returning to the top 3 in the conference any time soon.

That's what happens when you clean house. Take your lumps in the present and build for the future. Be patient.

[playblair]

from same city as OL hudson ................ recruit him mark...............
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[Blake]

I also really like our chances against OU

:lol

[the chronic]

Hope you guys enjoy my latest venture:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kofJzGcV9jE


No.

[TFloss32]

I think Strong has already turned it around.............the wrong direction.

I really don't see any positive movement towards returning to the top 3 in the conference any time soon.

From an outsider's perspective, why do you think that after only one year? I'm not trying to argue, but just curious.

I can point to a few things Strong did initially that I very much disagreed with, but I can't say he's doomed.

If he manages to put up 7 or 8 wins in 2015, I'm pretty jacked up and think that's huge for things to come considering your roster is so young.

[TFloss32]

:lol

I think you're underestimating that one, but I'll eat crow if I'm wrong.

[pgardn]

:lol

Yeah they blew us out last year.

I guess with a QB from TT Oklahoma now is a sure bet.

[Blake]

I think you're underestimating that one, but I'll eat crow if I'm wrong.

Really? You like your chances?

I bet Vegas doesn't.

[Blake]

Yeah they blew us out last year.

I guess with a QB from TT Oklahoma now is a sure bet.

I'd be more worried about the offensive coordinator from TT now running the OU offense.

[TFloss32]

Really? You like your chances?

I bet Vegas doesn't.

I'm not saying they're for sure winning that game, but I don't think it's laughable to say it's possible.

I can't automatically mark that one as a loss like I can with Baylor, TCU and Notre Dame.

I mean, Texas had no business being close last year and they almost won the game.

[TFloss32]

And not that it even matters, but UT was a double-digit dog to OU in 2013 and beat them convincingly.

[Blake]

I think OU's offense will be instantly upgraded with Lincoln Riley just like TCU's was when Sonny Cumbie (TTUQB) took over as OC last year.

The Sooners will make a serious push to win the conference. Very underrated, imo.

[benefactor]

The Red River Rivalry is just that for a reason. It's just like the in state rival games with other schools. Toss the records...because anything can happen...and it's not like Texas doesn't have talent on it's roster.

[Blake]

Ok, you guys will be taking Texas plus the points on the spread. Should be easy money!

[pgardn]

Ok, you guys will be taking Texas plus the points on the spread. Should be easy money!

Nope.

Wont be doing that. Still would not be freaked if we beat them.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, LB Jeffrey McCulloch will be in Austin for the Cal game.

Unofficial visit.

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2017 OL Walker Little of Bellaire Episcopal will visit for the Rice game.

[TFloss32]

Scout saying TE Devonaire Clarington will re-take the ACT today.

He should have his results in 24 to 36 hours.

Supposedly he can enroll at UT for the fall semester up until September 11th (next Friday).

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ypY2XDO780

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTahmkL8QzM

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, DE Erick Fowler of Manor will be attending both the Rice and Cal games.

[TFloss32]

2018 QB Jalen Mayden of Sachse will be at the Rice game, according to OrangeBloods.

Older brother, Jared, will not be with him.

[TFloss32]

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Five Rutgers players arrested for home invasion and assault:

http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/index.ssf/2015/09/multiple_rutgers_football_players_arrested.html

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[Vito Corleone]

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Not since Charles Thompson has a player and a University deserved each other.

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[benefactor]

Haven't seen Dalton's dad in quite a while. He hasn't been at the gym. I'll try to catch up with him this week. I have a lot of time off leading up to the opener so perhaps I'll get to talk to him.

[TFloss32]

Haven't seen Dalton's dad in quite a while. He hasn't been at the gym. I'll try to catch up with him this week. I have a lot of time off leading up to the opener so perhaps I'll get to talk to him.

Looks like the talk of him taking a medical redshirt was accurate, but I hope he can come back.

[Hook Em 88]

hamiltonESPN: Congrats to #ESPNJr300 No. 159 @eno_benjamin5 on a huge game in a "W": 41 carries, 265 yards & 4TD's + 44 receiving yards & a TD.

[TFloss32]

RB Brandon Stephens of Plano has committed to Stanford:

http://247sports.com/Player/Brandon-Stephens-36368

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndM3lNYpffQ

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[texbound]

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That picture is so funny to me. Looks like Dalton is about to have a baby. I think my wife and I took a similar picture Before my daughter was born.

[TFloss32]

A lot of people saying they just played the "Eyes of Texas" at Wrigley.

I'll post a video if I can find it.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/935288/texas-longhorns-fans-take-wrigley-field

[texbound]

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Art Briles was just quoted as saying, "I have no knowledge of this and no one informed me of the situation"

That is a joke (probably not a very good one) for those of you that take things too seriously.

[Vito Corleone]

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Probably a true statement, I'm sure there is a lot going on in his program he knows nothing about.

[TFloss32]

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http://247sports.com/Player/Ondario-Robinson-84150

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3QS5rv7zvs

[benefactor]

My body is ready. At least show up and make it interesting.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

If you didn't see it, here's the end of the Kansas game where they lost to South Dakota State.

Don't think I've ever seen this happen:

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2015-09-05/kansas-spike-attempt-fumble-loss-south-dakota-state-montell-cozart-clint-bowen?modid=http%3A%2F%2Ftexas.forums.rivals.com%2 Fthreads%2Fvideo-kansas-loses-on-fumbled-spike-attempt.61878%2F&eadid=SOC%2FTwi%2FSNMain&utm_source=desktop&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=http%3A%2F%2Ftexas.forums.rivals.com% 2Fthreads%2Fvideo-kansas-loses-on-fumbled-spike-attempt.61878%2F

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DE McTelvin Agim to Arkansas:

http://247sports.com/Player/McTelvin-Agim-34545

[benefactor]

Is Jonathan Gray playing?

[Jimmiemac]

Is Jonathan Gray playing?

Is anyone on the offense?

[Kermit]

Embarrassing. I know they're bad, but this is disgusting.

[benefactor]

Embarrassing. I know they're bad, but this is disgusting.
They were DOA against this Oline. They are badly overmatched. Thankfully, we are finding out what we needed to find out about Swoopes...he's exactly the same. They need to just throw Heard in there and let him learn on the fly.

[Kermit]

They were DOA against this Oline. They are badly overmatched. Thankfully, we are finding out what we needed to find out about Swoopes...he's exactly the same. They need to just throw Heard in there and let him learn on the fly.

Is he hurt? Because im pretty drunk and I can't figure out why they keep trotting Swoopes out there.

[Jimmiemac]

They were DOA against this Oline. They are badly overmatched. Thankfully, we are finding out what we needed to find out about Swoopes...he's exactly the same. They need to just throw Heard in there and let him learn on the fly.

why, Heard looked worse than Swoopes? OL is non-existent, DL had a few good plays but was man-handled by the ND OL and none of the youngsters came to play. 3 best players on a weak team are seniors.

Who was is that said we get 9 wins this year? Reality hit tonight, Strong has a lot of work to do and personally I don't think he can do it.

[Jimmiemac]

UT players finally getting fired up down 35 with a minute to play against third team for ND.

[benefactor]

why, Heard looked worse than Swoopes?
He actually has upside. He's going to make mistakes, especially in an environment like tonight, but it's better to roll the dice on him than stick with the known commodity that will take you nowhere.

[benefactor]

Last year was just awful.
I can't take another year of a bad O-line.


You may have to. In talking to Dalton Santos' dad he says this is the biggest worry the team has...even more so than who will play QB. He says the talent just isn't there.
Welp

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[Vito Corleone]

We are also learning a lot about this staff, can they keep this team together, can they make the right decisions with regards to developing the younger guys.

Wickline and Watson are on the clock. I'd say the same for our Dline coach. Those three right now are the weak link in this staff and if Charlie can't make the call then he is the weak link and needs to go.

[TFloss32]

Two San Antonio Jay players being investigated for targeting....a referee:

http://deadspin.com/high-school-football-players-target-light-up-poor-offi-1728999161?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitte r&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

[benefactor]

I can't believe Gray had only 8 fucking carries.

[bluebellmaniac]

Two San Antonio Jay players being investigated for targeting....a referee:

http://deadspin.com/high-school-football-players-target-light-up-poor-offi-1728999161?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitte r&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

After seeing that... Wow... They should both be banned from all UIL activities for the remainder of their eligibility. A suspension from school would also be in order. That is felony assault.

[Eastexhorn]

Heard vs Swoopes looked about the same to me except possibly he cannot take a hit. No QB can play with that OL and Watson;s calls.

[djohn2oo8]

Heard vs Swoopes looked about the same to me except possibly he cannot take a hit. No QB can play with that OL and Watson;s calls.

It was Heard's first game. And the offense moved better in one series with Heard than Swoopes. Swoopes held on to the ball too long, and instead of making reads was looking dead at the oncoming rushers.

[djohn2oo8]

If Strong isn't willing to make changes to his staff, then he needs to go. He holds players accountable but not his coaches.

[Hook Em 88]

It was unfortunate Heard was hurt on the first series. It seemed he just had the wind knocked out of him which is why they threw Swoopes back in and seemingly gave Heard less of a chance thereafter. I think the defense will improve I just believe we faced a truly superior offensive line which we knew going in. What was disheartening was seeing an offense similar to what we had last year. Poor reads from Swoopes, poor offensive line play and questionable play calling. If I was Strong I'd roll with Heard from here on out. Swoopes is still the same. He simply makes too many mistakes and holds on to the ball way too long. Even when he decides to run he's not fast enough getting to the edge and making cuts.

[the chronic]

The constant Heard/Swoopes talk is puzzling to me. No QB can operate successfully under pressure that Swoopes was under all night. I've played and coached a lot of football and can't remember ever seeing a QB having so little time to make a decision before a defender was in his face. Tom Brady would struggle under those circumstances. Heard may be better suited to run from the constant pressure but the coaches aren't starting him for a reason (he struggled through fall and has had hard time grasping playbook).

[djohn2oo8]

The constant Heard/Swoopes talk is puzzling to me. No QB can operate successfully under pressure that Swoopes was under all night. I've played and coached a lot of football and can't remember ever seeing a QB having so little time to make a decision before a defender was in his face. Tom Brady would struggle under those circumstances. Heard may be better suited to run from the constant pressure but the coaches aren't starting him for a reason (he struggled through fall and has had hard time grasping playbook).

Swoopes doesn't even look at his receivers when the pocket is collapsing

[benefactor]

Swoopes doesn't even look at his receivers when the pocket is collapsing
...and when he did he plain missed them.

You said it yourself, chronic...Heard is a better option against pressure. If he's having trouble with the playbook then the offense should be adjusted to play to his strengths...a healthy does of zone read and some fast underneath stuff/screens to beat the pressure. Moving the pocket would help too.

[Kermit]

The constant Heard/Swoopes talk is puzzling to me. No QB can operate successfully under pressure that Swoopes was under all night. I've played and coached a lot of football and can't remember ever seeing a QB having so little time to make a decision before a defender was in his face. Tom Brady would struggle under those circumstances. Heard may be better suited to run from the constant pressure but the coaches aren't starting him for a reason (he struggled through fall and has had hard time grasping playbook).

I'd rather see Heard cash and burn than have to endure one more second of Swoopes.

[pgardn]

Welp

Welp now we got a bad D-line to complement the O-Line

I am completely embarrassed.
And I want to throw up.

[DMX7]

...and when he did he plain missed them.

You said it yourself, chronic...Heard is a better option against pressure. If he's having trouble with the playbook then the offense should be adjusted to play to his strengths...a healthy does of zone read and some fast underneath stuff/screens to beat the pressure. Moving the pocket would help too.

I think Heard has a quicker release on the balls he throws. That's not something to overlook. It means the screens plays are more effective because he can get the ball in the hands of the receiver with more time and space to make a move upfield like we saw with his only pass of the night in the ND game. Plus, he is so much better of a runner than Swoopes.

[Biggems]

Thank goodness for my Judson Rockets, cause my Texas Longhorns are a complete eyesore......I can't wait to see my Dallas Cowboys.

[Blake]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns

[Biggems]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns

on game? this is the same bullshit QB play we have been watching for 6 years now. This is the same bullshit OL play we have been watching for 6 years. On defense, ND receivers were wide freakin open. There is no excuse for receivers to be so open so often. Also, the over-pursuit was bad. I know ND has a very good OL, but they just manhandled our DL. I am disgusted by this crap. I hate going into a game feeling hopeless about our success......and that is how I have been feeling as of late.

[texbound]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns


Welcome to a Texas message board. Not that much different from a Spurs message board is it?

Everyone is allowed to vent frustration and I get that. We were going to lose this game no matter what. I know people wanted offensive movement, but that is a DAMN GOOD Notre Dame team that we just weren't ready to face in game one (especially in that environment). Am I frustrated about the offense? you bet your ass I am, but I temper my frustration knowing that is a top 5 team in my book. They're experienced, disciplined and GOOD. That secondary was locked on our young receiver corps and the front seven played smart. They attacked our freshman O-lineman on every play and rightfully so. Vahe and Williams will win their share of matchups, this wasn't one of them. The offensive line for ND is the best O-line we will face all year. Good teams will have one, maybe two guys that will play on Sundays. ND has a legitimate 4 guys that will be playing in the NFL and they're experienced at the college level (meaning they've worked together for a couple of years now).

I'm not trying to pump sunshine up everyone's ass, but give it a couple of games against similar talent to see where we are. We are certainly not at the level of ND, Alabama, or Ohio State. We are a fringe 2nd tier team with upside. Nothing more, nothing less.

If we played Western Illinois University and beat them 46-10 we would all be praising this team. However, that would be fools gold, imo. This game shows us that we're not at that level and we need time and development or that changes need to be examined before conference play play (coaches and players). It's a process, process, process. However, people want instant results in today's world. If we still stink after Cal, then it's time to push the alarm button.

[pgardn]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns

Watch the games.

Its not if you lose, it's how you lose.
Give me an improvement you see in UT over last year?

[Kermit]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns

More than one game. Hardly knee jerk.

[pgardn]

Welcome to a Texas message board. Not that much different from a Spurs message board is it?

Everyone is allowed to vent frustration and I get that. We were going to lose this game no matter what. I know people wanted offensive movement, but that is a DAMN GOOD Notre Dame team that we just weren't ready to face in game one (especially in that environment). Am I frustrated about the offense? you bet your ass I am, but I temper my frustration knowing that is a top 5 team in my book. They're experienced, disciplined and GOOD. That secondary was locked on our young receiver corps and the front seven played smart. They attacked our freshman O-lineman on every play and rightfully so. Vahe and Williams will win their share of matchups, this wasn't one of them. The offensive line for ND is the best O-line we will face all year. Good teams will have one, maybe two guys that will play on Sundays. ND has a legitimate 4 guys that will be playing in the NFL and they're experienced at the college level (meaning they've worked together for a couple of years now).

I'm not trying to pump sunshine up everyone's ass, but give it a couple of games against similar talent to see where we are. We are certainly not at the level of ND, Alabama, or Ohio State. We are a fringe 2nd tier team with upside. Nothing more, nothing less.

If we played Western Illinois University and beat them 46-10 we would all be praising this team. However, that would be fools gold, imo. This game shows us that we're not at that level and we need time and development or that changes need to be examined before conference play play (coaches and players). It's a process, process, process. However, people want instant results in today's world. If we still stink after Cal, then it's time to push the alarm button.

We gave them almost zero resistance. That score could have been 56-0. We are not second tier. Second tier by my definition would put up a fight and then wear down. We were steamrolled.

And then we have the nerve to bark at them near the end of the game and tackle them way out of bounds?
Not what I want to see.

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[TFloss32]

Lol one game knee jerk meltdowns

List is much longer than this, but I think the concerns are warranted.

-Texas is averaging 6.6 points in their last three games and have been outscored 117-20.

-that's the fifth time under Strong that Texas has scored less than 10 points. It only happened six times from 2000-2013.

-since the beginning of last year, they've gone three-and-out 78 times for third most in the FBS. That's 33% of their possessions.

-they are currently dead last in the FBS for total offensive output after Week 1.

-there was no "up-tempo" in our new up-tempo offense.

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[djohn2oo8]

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And Swoopes basically said that he doesn't know what the coaches see in him :lol

[swc fan]

List is much longer than this, but I think the concerns are warranted.

-Texas is averaging 6.6 points in their last three games and have been outscored 117-20.

-that's the fifth time under Strong that Texas has scored less than 10 points. It only happened six times from 2000-2013.

-since the beginning of last year, they've gone three-and-out 78 times for third most in the FBS. That's 33% of their possessions.

-they are currently dead last in the FBS for total offensive output after Week 1.

-there was no "up-tempo" in our new up-tempo offense.


There also was no "new" in our new up tempo offense!

[TFloss32]

And Swoopes basically said that he doesn't know what the coaches see in him :lol

That quote made me cringe.

I fear Swoopes starts against Rice and we dig ourselves in too big a hole.

And I mean 10 points or more.

[spankadelphia]

Doesn't matter who they have at QB; Texas's O-line and D-line play has been abysmal for 4 or 5 years now. Priority #1 in recruiting should be stocking the offensive and defensive lines with as much talent as possible.