2016 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[Blake]

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.

Lol i like this post. It'd be really funny if he was right

[Vito Corleone]

Lol i like this post. It'd be really funny if he was right

That prediction is about as good as me saying Romney would beat Obama. This team was a house of cards and they have all come down. Strong is going to have to prove he deserves to be head coach by picking up the pieces and turning this around. I'll be happy if we go over .500 right now, but I'm thinking 4-8 is about right.

And if that happens then I'll know for sure we didn't hire the right guy for the job. I already know we didn't hire the right AD that's for sure.

[TFloss32]

2017 S Robert Barnes (Southlake Carroll)

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[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, ATH Lil'Jordan Humphrey of Southlake Carroll will be at the Cal game on September 19th.

[TFloss32]

DT Jordan Elliott (Houston Westside)

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[TFloss32]

More ugly stats from Saturday...

-Saturday night was the second worst opening loss in UT history.

-third straight loss by 20+ points....first time ever in UT history.

-Arkansas and Notre Dame are the worst back-to-back offensive performances since 1950.

-Zaire of Notre Dame completed 86% of his passes...second best in Notre Dame history.

-Notre Dame had 364 more yards than UT...third worst differential since 1950.

[TFloss32]

ATH Christian Wallace (Sealy)

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[DMX7]

More ugly stats from Saturday...

-Saturday night was the second worst opening loss in UT history.

-third straight loss by 20+ points....first time ever in UT history.

-Arkansas and Notre Dame are the worst back-to-back offensive performances since 1950.

-Zaire of Notre Dame completed 86% of his passes...second best in Notre Dame history.

-Notre Dame had 364 more yards than UT...third worst differential since 1950.

I didn't realize how bad it was.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW1Yn9ypRHU

[Blake]

I think they're gonna crush Rice. I'll take UT minus the points.

[Blake]

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easy money, imo. I'll put a dollar on the horns

[Kermit]

I think they're gonna crush Rice. I'll take UT minus the points.

See, I want them to win but in a way that causes Watson to get fired.

[elbamba]

I don't think Watson being fired will be a problem if they keep running Swoops out there. I think the reporter that asked about Watson being skewed for Swoops was right on the money. Its like he wants him to succeed that he is blinded by his ability. Swoops might have a stronger arm but accuracy is not there. Its not even close. I'd take my changes with short passes and run plays in an up-tempo offense, and Heard seems to be the guy for the job.

[Blake]

See, I want them to win but in a way that causes Watson to get fired.

sorry don't see it happening here.

Gray will get 30 carries 150+ yards 2+ TDs imo

[BlueTiger]

Any one got any info on the rumor of Watson not calling plays now?

Hopefully itll go to Traylor. The guy knows offense and would make an instant impact.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Any one got any info on the rumor of Watson not calling plays now?

Hopefully itll go to Traylor. The guy knows offense and would make an instant impact.

Scout said "big changes coming" earlier today.

Watson has his availability on Tuesdays, but he may not be the one speaking tonight.

[Hook Em 88]

I wouldn't mind the OC job going to Traylor mostly because the lack of trust I have in Watson but isn't Traylor in charge of Special Teams? It's well known now that Texas trotted out the Special Teams unit 3 times on Saturday with only 10 guys on the field. Wouldn't Traylor be responsible for the lack of detail? Not as big an issue as offensive problems just genuinely curious.

[djohn2oo8]

Strong announced Watson out as play caller.

[TFloss32]

Strong announced Watson out as play caller.

Novell taking over the OC position, per Strong.

[playblair]

I don't think Watson being fired will be a problem if they keep running Swoops out there. I think the reporter that asked about Watson being skewed for Swoops was right on the money. Its like he wants him to succeed that he is blinded by his ability. Swoops might have a stronger arm but accuracy is not there. Its not even close. I'd take my changes with short passes and run plays in an up-tempo offense, and Heard seems to be the guy for the job.

swoopes is a SPREAD qb until now he has not been used in the right system...............the evidence is there (swoopes in the hurry up = legit.........)with watson gone swoopes haters will become believers...............

[TFloss32]

Depth chart for Rice published.

Swoopes will start if this remains the same.

http://texassports.com/sports/2013/7/27/FB_0727133029.aspx?path=football

[benefactor]

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[TFloss32]

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I think this is significant for next year.

It's natural that Watson moves on after the season because the OC is usually the QB coach, but I'm thinking Wick could go too.

Doesn't help that his recruiting has been quite poor.

[benefactor]

Yeah...Wick hasn't done shit. I'll be happy to see him go.

[TFloss32]

Yeah...Wick hasn't done shit. I'll be happy to see him go.

We could be looking at two or three guys being replaced on the offensive side of the ball if we're being honest.

A new OC is going to want some of his own guys.

[playblair]

Yeah...Wick hasn't done shit. I'll be happy to see him go.

connor williams..............

[benefactor]

connor williams..............
Not enough tbh...Texas can pick up at least one elite prospect on name recognition alone.

[pgardn]

So what does this say about Strong's ability to select his staff?

What coach is doing a good job?

[Vito Corleone]

I'd like to see Texas go after that big fat guy that used to be the head coach at Kansas. He was a hell of a OC at Oklahoma. In fact, I believe he was the OC when they won the MNC back in 2000.

[TFloss32]

I'd like to see Texas go after that big fat guy that used to be the head coach at Kansas. He was a hell of a OC at Oklahoma. In fact, I believe he was the OC when they won the MNC back in 2000.

Mangino.

Currently the OC for Iowa State.

[TFloss32]

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[DMX7]

Novell taking over the OC position, per Strong.

I'm excited about this. Good move for now. Watson was horrible... completely horrible.

[Kermit]

swoopes is a SPREAD qb until now he has not been used in the right system...............the evidence is there (swoopes in the hurry up = legit.........)with watson gone swoopes haters will become believers...............

Swoopes is probably done.

[DMX7]

Swoopes is probably done.

I'm not so sure about that... not yet at least.

[djohn2oo8]

Some rumors that the offense Watson called in the game was not what they were using in practice.

[pgardn]

I have a hard time getting past the offensive line blocking. Even mentioning QB play or play calling seems futile when your team can't block.

[DMX7]

Some rumors that the offense Watson called in the game was not what they were using in practice.

That's not a rumor. Anyone with eyes that watched that game could see that.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPHjhwW0SyM&feature=youtu.be

[ColinB]

All of this should have been addressed during this past offseason, not after the first game. Hard not to blame Strong here.

[playblair]

http://www.scout.com/college/texas/story/1584000-alert-longhorns-get-5-star-visit

5 star pf Jarrett Allen

[Trill Clinton]

yup, the blame should fall squarely on the head coach. thats just the way it is. charlie is loyal to a fault and it bit him in the ass.

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[Blake]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/09/texas-charges-texas-tech-band-admission

$ smhlol $

Fucked up, imo

[Eastexhorn]

Wick should go ? It is hard to make silk purses out of sows ears espically when you have too few sows. One of Texas best ever OL thinks Wick is doing a great job.
Heard at starting QB maybe but roster for Rice says otherwise. If running is his strong suit -12 or -23 yds. doesnot look so good. Rice might be a cureall who knows?

[Kermit]

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/09/texas-charges-texas-tech-band-admission

$ smhlol $

Fucked up, imo


@ChuckCarltonDMN: All four Texas Big 12 schools agreed to the change on charging bands. One exception: Tech, Baylor bands comped at AT&T Stadium.


Still fucking idiotic though. The phasing out of one of the bests aspects of the college game day experience continues.

[The Reckoning]

college football tickets are outrageous man. i have to fork over $90 just to sit top shelf at the Cal game.

[Blake]

Still fucking idiotic though. The phasing out of one of the bests aspects of the college game day experience continues.

This has been terrible lazy journalism by the RedRaiderSports dude. I guess that's what we have these days

Strange they would all charge each other. Seems like charging one school and then paying another would cancel out at ~$0.

[Blake]

Oh and Patterson is still an ass by all accounts tho

[Kermit]

Oh and Patterson is still an ass by all accounts tho

We can't get rid of him soon enough. I have no idea what's taking so long. There is not a single entity on campus that likes the guy or thinks he's doing a good job. He's pissed off administration, alums, and big money donors. Every decision he makes is a giant cluster fuck. They could've had Oliver Luck and got the worst possible candidate instead.

[DMX7]

We can't get rid of him soon enough. I have no idea what's taking so long. There is not a single entity on campus that likes the guy or thinks he's doing a good job. He's pissed off administration, alums, and big money donors. Every decision he makes is a giant cluster fuck. They could've had Oliver Luck and got the worst possible candidate instead.

I still have some small faith in his decisions regarding coaching. I think Strong will get it turned around eventually and Smart seems like a good hire.

[Kermit]

I still have some small faith in his decisions regarding coaching. I think Strong will get it turned around eventually and Smart seems like a good hire.

The Smart hire was a no brainer. He doesn't get credit for that. I really hope Strong lasts, but Patterson is doing him no favors.

[TFloss32]

S Deontay Anderson (Manvel)

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[elbamba]

swoopes is a SPREAD qb until now he has not been used in the right system...............the evidence is there (swoopes in the hurry up = legit.........)with watson gone swoopes haters will become believers...............

I hope you are right. I just want to see some Ws against teams that are not Rice.

[TFloss32]

Looks like TE Chris Clark may have already left UCLA:

http://www.bruinsnation.com/ucla-bruins-unlv-rebels/2015/9/10/9309595/was-te-chris-clarks-first-for-ucla-game-his-last

[TFloss32]

CB Eric Cuffee of Waco High will not be at the Cal game (24/7):

“I talked to them last night, and they said they didn’t want me to come,” Cuffee said. “They didn’t really give me a reason. I don’t know why. Maybe I’ll take another official visit there some time. I don’t really know right now.”

“I still like Texas,” Cuffee said. “It’s one of my top schools. I just want to see Texas do better this season. You can tell that the coaches are doing a great job coaching, but I’m not sure if the players are owning up to it. I expect to see improvement in the defense.”

“Man, it was pretty tough to watch that game and watch Texas get thrashed like that,” Cuffee said. “But it happens. You just have to be able to bounce back from it and play your best.”

[pgardn]

CB Eric Cuffee of Waco High will not be at the Cal game (24/7):

“I talked to them last night, and they said they didn’t want me to come,” Cuffee said. “They didn’t really give me a reason. I don’t know why. Maybe I’ll take another official visit there some time. I don’t really know right now.”

“I still like Texas,” Cuffee said. “It’s one of my top schools. I just want to see Texas do better this season. You can tell that the coaches are doing a great job coaching, but I’m not sure if the players are owning up to it. I expect to see improvement in the defense.”

“Man, it was pretty tough to watch that game and watch Texas get thrashed like that,” Cuffee said. “But it happens. You just have to be able to bounce back from it and play your best.”

oh just great... Someone tell young Eric it appears obvious why they don't want him at the Cal game.

Thanks Floss. This adds some flavor to what we might expect from the team. This is depressing.

[benefactor]

Rolling out for Austin. I'm going to be so trashed that the outcome of the game won't really matter.

Let the bender begin.

[Vito Corleone]

I don't see this staff lasting very long.

I like Charlie, but I don't think he is the answer. With that said, I think he will be here until December 2016 and that will be the end of that.


When we signed him I was on board as long as he picked the right guys to run the offense. He pretty much screwed that up and i said so from the beginning. I had no idea why we would take a OC that sucked so bad at both Colorado and Nebraska and expect him to do better at Texas. I had no idea why we brought in a WR coach that sucked ass under Fred Akers. I said back then that we down graded WR coach when we let the previous WR coach go (can't remember his name). My only hope was Watson was a good enough QB coach that we would finally have a competent QB again.

The one hire I loved was bringing in Wickline, so far that has also been a huge cluster. I still don't know how good a coach he is since we don't have the talent, but I know I don't like him as a recruiter. How the hell do you bring in two juco onlinemen and they aren't even good enough to get on the field. I'm not just talking about getting on the field because the online is good, our line is pure crap and they still can't get on the field.

I feel sorry for Charlie, I really wanted him to succeed, I love the atmosphere he is building, but he sucks at choosing assistants, and that is not a good thing when you delegate the entire offense to a bunch of crappy coaches.

[TFloss32]

Rolling out for Austin. I'm going to be so trashed that the outcome of the game won't really matter.

Let the bender begin.

I should be at the Cal game next weekend.

I'm worried that will be another Route 66.

[yavozerb]

I should be at the Cal game next weekend.

I'm worried that will be another Route 66.

Dont be, Cal does not have anywhere near the offensive and defensive line talent of a Notre Dame..Look, I too was very dissappointed in that game but it was the perfect storm. Legit top 10 ten team on the road with upper classmen all over the field. This UT team well improve every week and well finish bowl eligible.

[DesignatedT]

Visitor list for A&M v Ball State / New Kyle Field Opener:

2016
Westfield WR Tyrie Cleveland
Westfield DT Ed Oliver
North Shore DB Eric Monoroe
Aldine Davis LB Jeffrey McCulloch
Fairfield DB Charles Oliver
Frankston WR Kendrick Rogers
Langham Creek WR Quartney Davis
John Ehret (LA) LB Michael Divinity (official visit)
Cy Fair K Braden Mann
Mineola OL Riley Anderson
Mineola OL Austin Anderson
Airline (LA) OL Colton Prater

2017
George Ranch DB Adam Beck
Langham Creek RB Toneil Carter
St. Thomas WR Jhamon Ausbon

2018
FB Elkins OL Luke Matthews

[TheMex]

Visitor list for A&M v Ball State / New Kyle Field Opener:

2016
Westfield WR Tyrie Cleveland
Westfield DT Ed Oliver
North Shore DB Eric Monoroe
Aldine Davis LB Jeffrey McCulloch
Fairfield DB Charles Oliver
Frankston WR Kendrick Rogers
Langham Creek WR Quartney Davis
John Ehret (LA) LB Michael Divinity (official visit)
Cy Fair K Braden Mann
Mineola OL Riley Anderson
Mineola OL Austin Anderson
Airline (LA) OL Colton Prater

2017
George Ranch DB Adam Beck
Langham Creek RB Toneil Carter
St. Thomas WR Jhamon Ausbon

2018
FB Elkins OL Luke Matthews
McCullough seems to be leaning towards you guys now.

[tlongII]

Dont be, Cal does not have anywhere near the offensive and defensive line talent of a Notre Dame..Look, I too was very dissappointed in that game but it was the perfect storm. Legit top 10 ten team on the road with upper classmen all over the field. This UT team well improve every week and well finish bowl eligible.

Cal is going to bitchslap UT.

[Vito Corleone]

McCullough seems to be leaning towards you guys now.

Can you blame him?

[playblair]

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[TFloss32]

Visitors list for the Rice game (all sites):

2016
QB, Shane Buechele, Arlington Lamar
WR, Tren'Davian Dickson, Navasota
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
WR, Collin Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
TE, Peyton Aucoin, Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
TE, Antoine Cannady, Pearland Dawson
DT, Jordan Elliott, Houston Westside
DT, Gerald Wilbon, Destrehan (Destrehan, LA)
DE, Erick Fowler, Manor
DE, Bronson Massie, Lufkin
DE, Rahssan Thornton, Killeen Shoemaker
LB, DeMarco Boyd, Gilmer
ATH, Ke'Mon Freeman, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
ATH, Keenen Johnson, Alto
ATH, Christian Wallace, Sealy

2017
QB, Sam Ehlinger, Austin Westlake
RB, Reidel Clayton, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff
RB, JK Dobbins, La Grange
RB, Carlos Grace, Crosby
RB, Travell Lumpkin, Cibolo Steele
RB, Abram Smith, Abilene
RB, Kaegun Williams, Cedar Hill
WR, Saiid Adebo, Mansfield
WR, Judah Bell, Tyler Bishop Gorman
WR, Trestan Ebner, Henderson
WR, Connor Howard, Brownwood
WR, Mannie Netherly, Crosby
WR, Dhailon Phillips, Lufkin
WR, Tyrell Shavers, Lewisville
TE, Chance McLeod, Victoria East
TE, Major Tennison, Bullard
TE, Brock Wright, Cy-Fair
OL, Dante Bivens, Klein Collins
OL, Tyler Castaneda, Round Rock
OL, Raymond Clayborn, Jr., Houston St. Pius X
OL, Dominic Pastucci, Pflugerville Hendrickson
OL, Grayson Reed, Cypress Creek
OL, Stephan Zabie, Austin Westlake
DT, Caleb Thomas, Mansfield
DE, Lagaryonn Carson, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
DE, Alexander Duke, Bellaire
DE, Spencer Misko, Keller
DE, Ondario Robinson, Hutto
LB, Josh Clarke, Riverdale (Jefferson, LA)
LB, Levi Jones, Austin Westlake
LB, Khyree Key, Whitehouse
LB, Derek Parish, Pearland
LB, Amaud Willis-Dalton, Cypress Ranch
CB, Taylor Perry, Crosby
CB, Kieston Roach, Galena Park North Shore
S, Chan Amie, Waskom
S, Daiquain Jackson, Mesquite Poteet
S, Derrick Tucker, Manvel
S, LaKendrick Van Zandt, Henderson
ATH, Darrion "Speedy" Green, Dallas Wilson

2018
QB, Jalen Mayden, Sachse
WR, Drue Jackson, Sachse
DE, Max Wright, Katy Taylor
CB, Verone McKinley III, Plano Prestonwood Christian
S, Jalen Preston, Manvel

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB-AAznX_Vg

[Eastexhorn]

Ke'Mon Freeman's stock should be rising like a rocket.

[Biggems]

I don't see this staff lasting very long.

I like Charlie, but I don't think he is the answer. With that said, I think he will be here until December 2016 and that will be the end of that.


When we signed him I was on board as long as he picked the right guys to run the offense. He pretty much screwed that up and i said so from the beginning. I had no idea why we would take a OC that sucked so bad at both Colorado and Nebraska and expect him to do better at Texas. I had no idea why we brought in a WR coach that sucked ass under Fred Akers. I said back then that we down graded WR coach when we let the previous WR coach go (can't remember his name). My only hope was Watson was a good enough QB coach that we would finally have a competent QB again.

The one hire I loved was bringing in Wickline, so far that has also been a huge cluster. I still don't know how good a coach he is since we don't have the talent, but I know I don't like him as a recruiter. How the hell do you bring in two juco onlinemen and they aren't even good enough to get on the field. I'm not just talking about getting on the field because the online is good, our line is pure crap and they still can't get on the field.

I feel sorry for Charlie, I really wanted him to succeed, I love the atmosphere he is building, but he sucks at choosing assistants, and that is not a good thing when you delegate the entire offense to a bunch of crappy coaches.


I know a new HC means a new staff. It is too bad they couldn't have kept Greg Robinson. Of all the coaches under Brown, he was my favorite. He could make some very tasty lemonade out of some very tart lemons. He instantly cleaned up the mess Diaz made of our defense. If we would have had any sort of offense, his defensive unit would have been even better......but they did wear down after being on the field basically all game.

I would love to see Malik with Robinson as our DC. IMO, he would be twice as impactful as he is right now.

[TFloss32]

I'm thinking Heard is starting based on how things look in warm-ups...

[djohn2oo8]

Anyone have a link to the game?

[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting 2017 OL Walker Little and 2017 DT Marvin Wilson of Bellaire Episcopal will be at the Cal game next weekend.

[Hook Em 88]

MAXwright2k18: Blessed and honored to have received an offer today from Texas #HookEm ���� http://t.co/B4qWZZzyuC

[TFloss32]

MAX (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=221)wright2k18: Blessed and honored to have received an offer today from Texas #HookEm ���� http://t.co/B4qWZZzyuC

2018 DE Max Wright (Katy Taylor)

http://247sports.com/Player/Max-Wright-77650

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4125933/max-wright

[TFloss32]

QB Shane Buechele, WR Reggie Hemphill, WR Tren'Davian Dickson, LB DeMarco Boyd and WR Collin Johnson

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[TheMex]

Do we have a list of attendees?

[Blake]

Malik has a big mouth. It's gonna get him in trouble pretty soon if they don't tell him to shut up

[Kermit]

Malik has a big mouth. It's gonna get him in trouble pretty soon if they don't tell him to shut up

Lol, sure.

[Blake]

I mean he's been talking shit about the coaching staff. I know he's the future, but a coach can't let a freshman get away with that. Imo.

[Kermit]

I mean he's been talking shit about the coaching staff. I know he's the future, but a coach can't let a freshman get away with that. Imo.

The coach he's discussing is persona non grata. He has been castrated. He has single-handedly fucked up the offense to the point where he held a talented player back. He is disliked immensely and will not be with the team next year. I seriously doubt Charlie gives a shit. Any other coach and you would be right, but Watson can suck a dick. IMO.

[djohn2oo8]

The coach he's discussing is persona non grata. He has been castrated. He has single-handedly fucked up the offense to the point where he held a talented player back. He is disliked immensely and will not be with the team next year. I seriously doubt Charlie gives a shit. Any other coach and you would be right, but Watson can suck a dick. IMO.
Yep. Watson set everyone up to fail. I'm sure no one gives a shit about him.

[Blake]

Then Charlie needs to fire him yesterday.

[Kermit]

Then Charlie needs to fire him yesterday.

That's the problem. Watson's going to Mack Brown it this year and get stacks. They're probably going to have to hire replacements for him and Wickline.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DE Erick Fowler (Manor) and DE Rahssan Thornton (Killeen Shoemaker) did not attend the Rice game last night.

[The Reckoning]

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[Hook Em 88]

Malik has a big mouth. It's gonna get him in trouble pretty soon if they don't tell him to shut up

Said no one ever...hahaa.

[Hook Em 88]

@EJHolland247: Nightly Notes: #LSU WR commit Dee Anderson (@DeeAnderson21) plans to see Texas in action next month #HookEm. http://t.co/zB8dzUCIM5

[TheMex]

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Baby steps baby!!

[TFloss32]

I forgot to post the meltdown thread from Week 1.

Of course, UT made it.

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2015/9/8/9274041/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-one-michigan-wolverines-texas-longhorns-notre-dame

[TFloss32]

Updated rankings after Week 2:

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

[TFloss32]

Week 3 schedule.

Solid Thursday night game:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/group/80/week/3

[TFloss32]

Chip claims Fenves is "almost done" with Patterson.

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[TFloss32]

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[elbamba]

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Can't say I am surprised. Through 2 games, UT's best player has 17 rushes for 57 yards. He needs to have a 200+ yard 3 td game in my opinion for UT to beat Cal.

[TFloss32]

24/7 and their take on the Patterson situation:

According to a high-ranking Texas official, UT president Greg Fenves is considering firing Texas athletic director Steve Patterson. The story was first reported by Chip Brown this morning, but Horns247 can confirm its validity.

"I am not sure Patterson makes it through the season," a source texted Horns247. "Lots of pressure on the new president to cut his losses."

But there is a catch, a sizable one.

"What most people do not know is that he (Patterson) negotiated a 6-year guarantee deal. It would cost over $6 million to can him."

Fenves is, in many ways, a typical university administrator. He wants things to run smoothly. That's not something Patterson has done to date, and it could cost Patterson his job.

According to the high-ranking source: "I would not can him (Patterson) personally. I would force changes."

Time will tell which way Fenves chooses to go.

I'm also told system chancellor Admiral William McRaven would support Fenves' decision to cut ties or stick with Patterson, but the situation is ultimately up to Fenves. McRaven is acutely aware of the situation.

[TFloss32]

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[TheMex]

247 said that Fowler was on campus talking to Ehlinger.

[TFloss32]

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

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

In case you missed it, Boston College put up 41 on Howard in the first quarter on Saturday.

Both coaches agreed to shorten the second half by 10 minutes:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/boston-college-eagles-howard-bison-coaches-shorten-game-091215

[Hook Em 88]

HORN SPORTS: Obi Eboh’s recent commitment to Charlie Strong's Longhorns has brought about more than just a talented player saying yes to the Longhorns.

Texas suddenly has inroads at the storied Southlake Carroll program. After nabbing Eboh it appears Texas could be in line to secure his extremely versatile teammate Lil’Jordan Humphrey. The class of 2016 athlete lines up all over the offense for the Dragons, and Texas has heavily recruited Humphrey since the early spring.

Humphrey will tag along with Eboh this weekend as both players visit The 40 Acres watch the Longhorns and Golden Bears play. According to a source, Humphrey is very high on Cal and was close to committing when visiting Berkeley over the summer. While the Golden Bears still represent a significant threat to Texas, we were told Humphrey is leaning more and more toward staying at home and playing in Austin. If Texas can play well against Cal this week and demonstrate to Humphrey they have a tailored plan on how he will be used in the offense, it’s safe to say his commitment could be secured very soon.

The third member of the SLC3 (Southlake Carroll Three), safety Robert Barnes, committed to Oklahoma last week. We were told by the aforementioned source that if Texas were to get Humphrey on top of Eboh, that Barnes would still be on the table in the long run. These developments are worth keeping a close eye on.

[TFloss32]

Damn.

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[TFloss32]

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[benefactor]

Well that escalated quickly.

[TFloss32]

Mother of God.

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[DMX7]

I just don't get it... what did he do that was so bad? I think most people have faith in the Strong and Smart hires... but what is he doing behind the scenes that is so disastrous?

[texas4ever]

I just don't get it... what did he do that was so bad? I think most people have faith in the Strong and Smart hires... but what is he doing behind the scenes that is so disastrous?

It's not about what he did. It's about the way he did it.

[DMX7]

It's not about what he did. It's about the way he did it.

Care to elaborate? How did he do it?

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Care to elaborate? How did he do it?

Brief description from Inside Texas:

"The guy pissed off his bosses and alienated his biggest clients. On 3 different occasions he begged for a mulligan. The boosters offering a check to buy him out was the last straw for Fenves."

[texas4ever]

http://www.scout.com/college/texas/story/1586647-sources-fenves-close-to-done-with-patterson
Care to elaborate? How did he do it?

Spot on!

[Blake]

Mother of God.

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As soon as I heard the firing, I was wondering if Mack's name wouldn't come up.

Honestly, you may not like it at first, but it would be a perfect hire. His salesmen skills would bring in great coaches and you'd get back a lot of booster alumni support you just lost.

Ifi was a horn I'd be thrilled with him being the AD.

[Blake]

Care to elaborate? How did he do it?

Chip Brown piece back in June:

http://www.scout.com/college/texas/story/1556266-hd-exclusive-ad-patterson-facing-heat

[TFloss32]

As soon as I heard the firing, I was wondering if Mack's name wouldn't come up.

Honestly, you may not like it at first, but it would be a perfect hire. His salesmen skills would bring in great coaches and you'd get back a lot of booster alumni support you just lost.

Ifi was a horn I'd be thrilled with him being the AD.

I'd be in major disbelief if the same powerful guys who wanted Mack and his culture out, want him back two years later.

And Mack proved he's done working in 2010.

[Blake]

I'd be in major disbelief if the same powerful guys who wanted Mack and his culture out, want him back two years later.

And Mack proved he's done working in 2010.

I could be wrong but it seems like they only wanted him off of the sidelines. He was done coaching in 2010 but he's still working for the school, traveling to Dubai and all that.

[TFloss32]

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[Kermit]

I could be wrong but it seems like they only wanted him off of the sidelines. He was done coaching in 2010 but he's still working for the school, traveling to Dubai and all that.

It's a horrible idea. They just fired him. He's the reason the program is in the mess it's in. He participates in cronyism. He's extremely thin skinned and vindictive. He's an egotistical asshole who stole from the university. He would meddle in Charlie's program the first day on the job. There is no way in hell this happens. They fucked up by not hiring Luck. It's a longshot but a mea culpa and groveling are in order.

[ChumpDumper]

lol UT.

Why did they hire this guy in the first place?

[Blake]

They definitely fucked up by not getting Luck. i think you're too close to see Mack Brown objectively but whatever. You might be right and he totally blows.

Who else is out there? Lynn Hickey might be a decent hire.

[Kermit]

lol UT.

Why did they hire this guy in the first place?

That's the 5 million dollar question. So far the explanations are...

1. According to Chip, Jeff Hunt (a paid advisor and confidant of ex pres Powers) recommended him and got Steve an interview.
2. Oliver Luck wanted Mack gone before he got there as they're friends.
3. Steve didn't mind getting his hands dirty with beheadings. Also touted his skills in arena construction.

[ChumpDumper]

I guess. I can't think of anyone he hasn't explicitly pissed off. Usually one kisses at least one ass. Hat tip to him for that.

[ChumpDumper]

They definitely fucked up by not getting Luck. i think you're too close to see Mack Brown objectively but whatever. You might be right and he totally blows.

Who else is out there? Lynn Hickey might be a decent hire.Progress has been pretty slow outside of football. Facilities for bball especially a huge problem that seems to be in permanent limbo. Still Southland level in a lot of ways, but the move up was faster than expected.

[djohn2oo8]

They definitely fucked up by not getting Luck. i think you're too close to see Mack Brown objectively but whatever. You might be right and he totally blows.

Who else is out there? Lynn Hickey might be a decent hire.

The AD from Louisville.

[DMX7]

Chip Brown piece back in June:

http://www.scout.com/college/texas/story/1556266-hd-exclusive-ad-patterson-facing-heat

Ouch...

[DMX7]

Progress has been pretty slow outside of football. Facilities for bball especially a huge problem that seems to be in permanent limbo. Still Southland level in a lot of ways, but the move up was faster than expected.

Lynn Hickey would be a huge step up... Seriously.

She has done a great job, but she simply doesn't have the financial resources generated by alumni that even Texas State has. That's why you don't see much upgrades to facilities (except soccer/track which was paid for mostly by city/county).

[the chronic]

Guys at Inside Texas have been discussing Patterson's ouster for a while, and they noted the qualities targeted in the next AD. Their booster source noted the following before this announcement even took place: "Instead of bringing in a guy that’s all bottom line oriented, the guy being talked about will be someone who can win the facility arms race, introduce a better game day atmosphere, and do things with uniforms and the like to improve recruiting."

[Blake]

The AD from Louisville.

If that happens then i guess you could expect Charlie to hang on a lot longer.

[TFloss32]

http://imageshack.com/a/img901/8853/qEsjMg.gif

[DMX7]

http://imageshack.com/a/img901/8853/qEsjMg.gif

The fact that he let the Jet Pack joke go on for the whole season was suspicious.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

The latest update from Scout says Fenves has given Patterson three options:

-reassignment
-take a one-year buyout of roughly $1.4 million
-possibly be fired with cause which would result in no buyout

[DMX7]

The latest update from Scout says Fenves has given Patterson three options:

-reassignment
-take a one-year buyout of roughly $1.4 million
-possibly be fired with cause which would result in no buyout

How could you really reassign him at this point?

[Blake]

The latest update from Scout says Fenves has given Patterson three options:

-reassignment
-take a one-year buyout of roughly $1.4 million
-possibly be fired with cause which would result in no buyout

Lol they don't want to pay buyout and don't want to get sued by Patterson

[Blake]

How could you really reassign him at this point?

I guess he and Mack could travel to Syria together to scout possible game locations

[ChumpDumper]

The latest update from Scout says Fenves has given Patterson three options:

-reassignment
-take a one-year buyout of roughly $1.4 million
-possibly be fired with cause which would result in no buyoutWhat would the cause be?

Losing to Notre Dame?

[playblair]

"Instead of bringing in a guy that’s all bottom line oriented, the guy being talked about will be someone who can win the facility arms race, introduce a better game day atmosphere, and do things with uniforms and the like to improve recruiting."


http://i.imgur.com/oBhebxW.png


word...........finally.............

[TFloss32]

How could you really reassign him at this point?

My guess is that's a nice way of saying "you're no longer welcome here."

They're not reassigning Patterson.

[Kermit]

What would the cause be?

Losing to Notre Dame?

Lying about funding? He did that with the tennis facilities. It's probably not cause though.

It would be hilarious if they went to court over the buyout seeing as how that motherfucker has hung Wickline out to dry for two years.

[TFloss32]

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[DMX7]

It's an important time right now with the apparel deal about to be negotiated so I hear.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9wEquHUEk

[the chronic]

What would the cause be?

Losing to Notre Dame?


Insubordination. Fenves has had multiple meetings with Patternson (I believe I read they had three recent meetings about) and corrective orders were apparently given which were not followed.

[tlongII]

Patterson is a joke. He was the worst team president we've ever had.

[Jimmiemac]

Can someone explain the Mike Perrin hire? Was here involved with the AD in some way?

[yavozerb]

Can someone explain the Mike Perrin hire? Was here involved with the AD in some way?

I thougt i read somewhere he was asst. to the AD, #2 man i guess.

[Kermit]

Can someone explain the Mike Perrin hire? Was here involved with the AD in some way?

Smart guy, well liked in administration and among the boosters. Stop gap until they can hire someone else long term. Not involved with Patterson.

Here's the Statesman's attempt at a biography.

http://www.hookem.com/story/who-is-mike-perrin-texas-interim-athletic-director/

[Bloeddyr10]

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[TFloss32]

Article from Sports Illustrated on QB Shane Buechele:

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/15/shane-buechele-texas-longhorns-quarterback-recruiting-roundup

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

It's an important time right now with the apparel deal about to be negotiated so I hear.

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[Blake]

Article from Sports Illustrated on QB Shane Buechele:

http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/09/15/shane-buechele-texas-longhorns-quarterback-recruiting-roundup

" ...Garrett Gilbert, looked in over his head against the Crimson Tide defense....."

That's not really true. Once he settled in, he showed flashes of being the five star recruit they thought he might be.

[TFloss32]

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[DMX7]

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No kidding... what did they expect though from someone who is a pro sports guy at heart?

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT7uXSmm9BQ&feature=youtu.be

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e76J7wdeWb8&feature=youtu.be

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

:depressed
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[pgardn]

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:toast

[ColinB]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh9wEquHUEk

That was a good listen. I'm a fan. Hopefully we see good results from him.

[Righaya]

Anyone got a visitor's list for this weekend? Last weekend seemed pretty good -- was hoping that we could spike some interest given the change in OC and QB.

Also, anything new on Hudson? I know he's still officially committed to Baylor, but the dude seemed to be genuinely interested a month or two ago. Now I gotta wonder what's going through his mind. Do lineman recruits typically go where they can play early or is it more important to work their way up while winning? Gotta think that Alabama/LSU/Ohio State level recruits just want to win and don't really care about waiting in line (lineman at least).

[texbound]

Anyone got a visitor's list for this weekend? Last weekend seemed pretty good -- was hoping that we could spike some interest given the change in OC and QB.

Horns Sports had this list:
2016 Prospects (Commits shown in bold)

Shane Buechele - QB - Arlington Lamar
Obi Eboh - CB - Southlake Carroll
Peyton Aucoin - TE - New Orleans (LA) Brother Martin
Reggie Hemphill - WR - Manvel
Jeffrey McCulloch - LB - Aldine Davis
Lil'Jordan Humphrey - ATH - Southlake Carroll
Jordan Elliott - DT - Houston Westside

2017 Prospects

Sam Ehlinger - QB - Austin Westlake
Marvin WIlson - DT - Bellaire Episcopal
Walker Little - OT - Bellaire Episcopal
Robert Barnes - S - Southalke Carroll (Oklahoma commit)
Robert Beal - LB - Norcross (GA)
Dante Bivens - OL - Klein Collins
Eno Benjamin - RB - Wylie East (Maybe)
Omar Manning - WR - Lancaster
Jeremy Singleton - WR - New Orleans (LA) Brother Martin
Dominic Pastucci - OL - Pflugerville Hendrickson
Preston Dimery - S - Kerville Tivy
Javelin Guidry - DB - Cedar Park

http://www.hornsports.com/forums/topic/10685-visitors-for-cal-game-updated-w-list/#entry177777

That site has come a long way. Pretty nice.

[Righaya]

Oh nice thanks!

Would like to see more fat dudes on that list... Hopefully we can get Elliott and Wilson to commit. Pipe dream though.

[texbound]

Oh nice thanks!

Would like to see more fat dudes on that list... Hopefully we can get Elliott and Wilson to commit. Pipe dream though.

I'd be wary of Elliott committing. Got a feeling he will committ/decommit at least one more time. The horns have a long way to go on Wilson. Be on the lookout for Humphrey. Would not be surprised to see him pull the trigger. Very underrated in my book.

[Righaya]

I'd be wary of Elliott committing. Got a feeling he will committ/decommit at least one more time. The horns have a long way to go on Wilson. Be on the lookout for Humphrey. Would not be surprised to see him pull the trigger. Very underrated in my book.

What position do you think he ends up at?

[texbound]

What position do you think he ends up at?

He is a WR at the next level (I'm pretty sure that's what UT is recruiting him as). Imo, if LJH by some chance commits this weekend then I'd expect Texas to close the books on WR recruiting for 2016. I'm not 100% sure what they would do if Dee Anderson wanted to flip from LSU, but I can't see Texas taking 5 WR in this class.

[TFloss32]

Week 2 meltdown thread.

"SEC is Overrated" Edition:

http://www.rollbamaroll.com/2015/9/15/9329285/nsfw-its-meltdown-time-week-2-sec-is-overrated-edition

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying CB Eric Cuffee will take an unofficial visit for the Cal game.

[Hook Em 88]

@sdlonghornfans: #hookem Texas LB Malik Jefferson on VY: "We gotta get his name outta here" http://t.co/whmA118cmY

Watch the video, got to love Malik's mindset.

[TFloss32]

@sdlonghornfans: #hookem Texas LB Malik Jefferson on VY: "We gotta get his name outta here" http://t.co/whmA118cmY

Watch the video, got to love Malik's mindset.

Can't disagree with that.

[pgardn]

@sdlonghornfans: #hookem Texas LB Malik Jefferson on VY: "We gotta get his name outta here" http://t.co/whmA118cmY

Watch the video, got to love Malik's mindset.

Still satisfied with the Rose Bowl win over ESPN's greatest team ever.
It is a problem. We got satisfied and complacent.

The older guys should have this attitude. But I guess you actually have to be talented to get away with saying such things,

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas hearing DT Alex Norman has re-injured his back and will most likely give up football.

[Vito Corleone]

makes getting DTs in here that much more important.

[TFloss32]

Updated visitors list for the Cal game (from all sites):

2016
QB, Shane Buechele, Arlington Lamar
WR, Tren'Davian Dickson, Navasota
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
WR, Collin Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
TE, Peyton Aucoin, Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
OL, Robbie Bell, Mill Creek (Hoschton, GA)
LB, Jeffrey McCulloch, Aldine Davis
DT, Jordan Elliott, Houston Westside
DE, Rahssan Thornton, Killeen Shoemaker
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco High
CB, Obi Eboh, Southlake Carroll
S, Deontay Anderson, Manvel
ATH, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Southlake Carroll

2017
QB, Sam Ehlinger, Austin Westlake
RB, Eno Benjamin, Wylie East
RB, Reidel Clayton, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff
RB, Rajan Cunningham, Dallas Bishop Dunne
RB, Dominic Williams, Dallas Parish Episcopal
WR, Omar Manning, Lancaster
WR, Jeremy Singleton, Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
WR, Cartrell Thomas, Lancaster
OL, Dante Bivens, Klein Collins
OL, Brenden Jaimes, Austin Lake Travis
OL, Walker Little, Bellaire Episcopal
OL, Dominic Pastucci, Pflugerville Hendrickson
DT, Marvin Wilson, Bellaire Episcopal
DE, Robert Beal, Norcross (Norcross, GA)
DE, James Lynch, Round Rock
DE, Nelson Mbanasor, Pflugerville Hendrickson
LB, Mohamed Sanogo, Plano West
CB, Javelin Guidry, Cedar Park
CB, Taylor Perry, Crosby
CB, Terry Petry, Fort Bend Ridge Point
S, Robert Barnes, Southlake Carroll
S, Preston Dimery, Kerrville Tivy
S, Derrick Tucker, Manvel

[TFloss32]

Big loss:

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[Vito Corleone]

Big loss:

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That one does hurt a bit. Not as a DE, he won't be a DE on the next level, he is going to grow into a DT and I think a great one. Good get for them.

[Righaya]

Big loss:

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I don't know what the f* our current recruiting strategy is but if Aggie's defense is indeed "fixed" (they sure do have the recruiting stars to work with lately) we're going to have a really hard time pulling a ton of guys and they may end up with Brandon Jones, Deontay Anderson, Madubuike, McCullogh, and maybe Elliott since he's a fickle mistress. Essentially, we're still screwing around with 3 star receivers and have needs all over the field and can't get anyone to commit. We do not need anymore receivers. Give it up guys -- jeeeeeze. Relying on flips the last month before NSD is going to bite us in the ass really horribly either now and/or later. Not good. Really hope that 2 Florida LB Shemar Smith and one or more of these WR pans out at Safety because this is getting really ugly really quickly. Few more blowout losses and nobody is going to want to come here. What a mess.

[TFloss32]

I'll post his full stats when I see them, but 2017 QB Sam Ehlinger supposedly went for almost 300 yards on the ground tonight.

[Hook Em 88]

I'll post his full stats when I see them, but 2017 QB Sam Ehlinger supposedly went for almost 300 yards on the ground tonight.
MichaelAdamsAAS: Westlake has 311 yards of total offense... 274 of those have come on the ground... 236 of the 274 have been from Sam Ehlinger. #centexpreps

[TheMex]

I went to the game. Ehlinger couldn't do anything on the air in the first half. He'd just tuck the ball in and ran. I wasn't impressed with his passing game. I left at halftime, I think that he did better but I didn't see.

[yavozerb]

I went to the game. Ehlinger couldn't do anything on the air in the first half. He'd just tuck the ball in and ran. I wasn't impressed with his passing game. I left at halftime, I think that he did better but I didn't see.

Thanks for report. I forget this kid is only in his 3rd or 4th start as a junior.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Highlights from Higdon's all-day chat:

- Higdon has "as many as 7 recruits" that he is pretty sure will end up at Texas on NSD. Don't expect a commitment from any of them this weekend' though. (lol)

- Norvell's move to OC probably won't pique the interest of any recruits who weren't already interested in us. We're set at the offensive skill positions (QB, WR, TE) and the RB position priorities remain unchanged.

- Jordan ****** will be part of this class on NSD.

- We will land one of either Brandon Jones or Deontay Anderson.

- Shawn Watson is loyal to Charlie and will do whatever he can to help these QB's and this offense.

- Cal will be Heard's coming-out party. Texas has finally found its QB.

- Charlie's ideal situation is to bring the recruits in after the season.

- Christian Wallace won't be the next DB to commit to Texas.

- Texas will finish #1 in the Big 12 in recruiting. Landing Madubuike is a big "shot in the arm" for A&M.

- The staff knew all along it was us vs. A&M for Madubuike. No need to hit the panic button.

- There's a good chance Kendell Jones doesn't take an official visit to Texas ("until I see it with my own eyes.")

- Texas will sign 3 DTs and 2 DEs in the 2016 class. At least 2 of these 2016 kids will start at some point next season.

- There's a good chance Rahssan Thornton decommits from LSU.

[TFloss32]

TE Donte Coleman of West Mesquite has de-committed from Texas Tech, per his Twitter.

[TheMex]

TE Donte Coleman of West Mesquite has de-committed from Texas Tech, per his Twitter.
Higdon thinks that Texas won't make a move for him right now.

[Righaya]

Highlights from Higdon's all-day chat:

- Higdon has "as many as 7 recruits" that he is pretty sure will end up at Texas on NSD. Don't expect a commitment from any of them this weekend' though. (lol)

- Norvell's move to OC probably won't pique the interest of any recruits who weren't already interested in us. We're set at the offensive skill positions (QB, WR, TE) and the RB position priorities remain unchanged.

- Jordan ****** will be part of this class on NSD.

- We will land one of either Brandon Jones or Deontay Anderson.

- Shawn Watson is loyal to Charlie and will do whatever he can to help these QB's and this offense.

- Cal will be Heard's coming-out party. Texas has finally found its QB.

- Charlie's ideal situation is to bring the recruits in after the season.

- Christian Wallace won't be the next DB to commit to Texas.

- Texas will finish #1 in the Big 12 in recruiting. Landing Madubuike is a big "shot in the arm" for A&M.

- The staff knew all along it was us vs. A&M for Madubuike. No need to hit the panic button.

- There's a good chance Kendell Jones doesn't take an official visit to Texas ("until I see it with my own eyes.")

- Texas will sign 3 DTs and 2 DEs in the 2016 class. At least 2 of these 2016 kids will start at some point next season.

- There's a good chance Rahssan Thornton decommits from LSU.

Jordan who? It's starred out (***) -- Humphrey?

[Hook Em 88]

Jordan who? It's starred out (***) -- Humphrey?

Jordan ******

[Vito Corleone]

I don't think Tank sticks with Texas past this year. His group is not performing up to snuff, I'd say they have performed piss poorly this year. If that is the case, I wonder if we can get Bo Davis back or Oscar Giles back. Davis is a guy I really wanted Charlie to hold over.

[Hook Em 88]

Jordan ******

E-L-L-I-O-T

[Righaya]

E-L-L-I-O-T

Lol thanks! That's GREAT to hear.

I wonder why that word is blanked on this forum? Spurs fans love Sean Elliott right? Hmm.

[td4mvp2k]

:wow heard

[td4mvp2k]

:lol

[playblair]

bonney:depressedgray:depressed

[td4mvp2k]

heard better then this **** texas team tbh

[Biggems]

Swoopes holding that clipboard, looks good on him.

[Biggems]

This D is the worst 3rd/4th down D I have seen in many, many years of watching football.

[td4mvp2k]

:lol good while it lasted

[td4mvp2k]

goff about to go rodgers in 2nd half

[td4mvp2k]

:bang

[Biggems]

Texas is falling apart on both sides of the ball......man this sucks

[Biggems]

I absolutely hate the playcalling since we went up 24-14......we stopped attacking downfield. We don't throw any slants or crossing patterns.

Our defense is garbage. I mean complete garbage. They can't tackle, cover, or put pressure on Goff.

Then there is all the stupid penalties......just killing drives or extending the one's for Cal.

[benefactor]

Heard had one special night taken from him by Nick Rose. This kid is Vince all over again.

[pgardn]

Do I believe in a moral victory? No.

But For this team, yes.

Got some confidence now. But ultimately the core of the team is still rotten. We can't block and our Dline is just bad. Heard will not last an entire season having to do what he did tonight. But if he does survive, we should not have to watch Swoopes again. We do have some talent at the skill positions. How much we get to use it against better teams will be interesting to watch.

[DMX7]

The legend of Heard was definitely born tonight... too bad Nick Rose shanked away the win though. 3 career missed PTs? Jezzz.

[pgardn]

Do I believe in a moral victory? No.

But For this team, yes.

Got some confidence now. But ultimately the core of the team is still rotten. We can't block and our Dline is just bad. Heard will not last an entire season having to do what he did tonight. But if he does survive, we should not have to watch Swoopes again. We do have some talent at the skill positions. How much we get to use it against better teams will be interesting to watch.

Rose has always been inconsistent. This kind of whiff is not unexpected.

And I have no idea why I responded to my own post.

[Trill Clinton]

heard is the real dealhttp://i60.tinypic.com/9ber9c.png

[Righaya]

I'm pleased to announce that I've committed to the University of Heard! Hook 'em!

[Biggems]

I think the refs stunk throughout the game.

I believe Cal got the first down on that first drive, it was a bad spot, but they were forced to punt. Then, that Cal receiver made the catch, and the overturn was garbage. The targeting call on Haines was complete BS (I see that type of play all the time and no call). Then after the fumble recovery in the end zone, the OL for Cal came in way late and dove into the defender who was lying on the ball). The stoppage of the play before the end of the 3rd, that cost us a chance to get a play off was horrible.

I still think our D is not so great.......However, I believe if we played on the WR at the snap, I believe our D would improve. Our DBs give way too much cushion at the snap of the ball, especially on short yardage situations. We need to shore up the stupid penalties.

[playblair]

vaccaro/locke>>>>>>>>>>>>>haines/hall...............

[Kermit]

I feel murderous rage. You have one fucking job. No goddamn words.

[playblair]

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[Righaya]

Any word on final list of visitors (for football)?

I feel like Thornton and Fowler have been confirmed for years but always end up not coming at the last moment. LSU just trolling us like effing OU and Lampkin.

[TFloss32]

Heard had one special night taken from him by Nick Rose. This kid is Vince all over again.

I was able to see Heard's arrival in person tonight. Kid is a monster and it's clearly his team.

520 yards by himself and 650 in total offense. Unreal.

Gives me hope that UT can be competitive in every game they play going forward.

[TFloss32]

vaccaro/locke>>>>>>>>>>>>>haines/hall...............

I was actually happy when Haines got thrown out for targeting.

[TFloss32]

FYI Heard broke Vince's single-game total yardage record tonight in his second career start.

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Kingsbury has some words for Bielema after Tech beats Arkansas:

http://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/red-raider-nation/kliff-kingsbury-says-bielema-just-got-his-a-kicked-twice-in-a-row

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[Biggems]

I was actually happy when Haines got thrown out for targeting.

why, Haines has been making plays out there. It was a horrible call tonight.

[Biggems]

I was able to see Heard's arrival in person tonight. Kid is a monster and it's clearly his team.

520 yards by himself and 650 in total offense. Unreal.

Gives me hope that UT can be competitive in every game they play going forward.

We need to heavily recruit OL, DL, and LB in the next few years and really build this defense up.

[ColinB]

I was actually happy when Haines got thrown out for targeting.

Same. He has been awful this year. He shouldn't have been out there after Notre Dame picked him apart.

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why, Haines has been making plays out there. It was a horrible call tonight.

Because I think Haines is a liability.

I agree it was a bad call, though.

[leemajors]

I think the refs stunk throughout the game.

I believe Cal got the first down on that first drive, it was a bad spot, but they were forced to punt. Then, that Cal receiver made the catch, and the overturn was garbage. The targeting call on Haines was complete BS (I see that type of play all the time and no call). Then after the fumble recovery in the end zone, the OL for Cal came in way late and dove into the defender who was lying on the ball). The stoppage of the play before the end of the 3rd, that cost us a chance to get a play off was horrible.

I still think our D is not so great.......However, I believe if we played on the WR at the snap, I believe our D would improve. Our DBs give way too much cushion at the snap of the ball, especially on short yardage situations. We need to shore up the stupid penalties.

the guy who slung heard down by his facemask is the one who should have been tossed. I couldn't believe they put that fourth quarter together after being beat down so bad in the 3rd. They need to free Heard a bit more, but damn he did great.

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Seeing highlights on ESPN


every Texas guy has a celebration after TD. These Austin fks think they are Rock stars.

[Kermit]

Seeing highlights on ESPN


every Texas guy has a celebration after TD. These Austin fks think they are Rock stars.

The horror.

[Eastexhorn]

It was a complete game. The coaches, the offense and the defense all contributed to the loss. Then IMO Texas does not have a player who would start for Cal.

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OrangeBloods saying 2017 DT Marvin Wilson went to LSU yesterday instead of going to Austin.

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And no surprise, but 24/7 reporting DE Rahssan Thornton cancelled again.

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[DMX7]

Then IMO Texas does not have a player who would start for Cal.

:rollin

[Righaya]

And no surprise, but 24/7 reporting DE Rahssan Thornton cancelled again.

Called it. All these LSU guys are just toying around, probably at the command of Miles who is a known wackjob. Conspiracy theory, yes, but the proof is in the pudding. That's two weekends in a row for these guys and it all just smells of Lampkin-esque scandal.

[pgardn]

Heard was running for his life on some of these plays.
I repeat, he will not last the year if the Oline plays poorly and he has to do what he did last night.
Our Dline also stunk. We got some confidence now but the schedule toughens up. When other teams see what Heard can do they will game plan for his scrambles. OUr Oline must help out here. And it's astounding practice did not reveal the difference between his ability compared to Swoopes. What the hell were the coaches watching?

[Blake]

Heard was awesome.

Couldn't stop lolsmh at the extra point miss tho

[playblair]

Called it. All these LSU guys are just toying around, probably at the command of Miles who is a known wackjob. Conspiracy theory, yes, but the proof is in the pudding. That's two weekends in a row for these guys and it all just smells of Lampkin-esque scandal.

:lol.............because lsu looking like a probable playoff team & texas with a legit possibility of being 1-5 has nothing to do with it :rolleyes.....................

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Looking like the line for the OK State game opened up at OK State -5.

[Righaya]

:lol.............because lsu looking like a probable playoff team & texas with a legit possibility of being 1-5 has nothing to do with it :rolleyes.....................

If someone says one thing but then does another thing repeatedly you gotta think it's pretty deliberate and actively misleading. It's nearly malicious. With a guy like Thornton who is already committed -- why even say you're going to visit? And then not? Twice (or more) in a row? It just doesn't add up.

[Righaya]

Looking like the line for the OK State game opened up at OK State -5.

My service showed a near-universal opening at -4 and the line is already -5 at several major books. Okie State getting pounded hard early on -- probably rightfully so considering the statistics must be enormously in their favor.

[Blake]

My service showed a near-universal opening at -4 and the line is already -5 at several major books. Okie State getting pounded hard early on -- probably rightfully so considering the statistics must be enormously in their favor.

Vegas is tempting everyone to take UT+5. I think Okie St wins by 10+ imo

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Per OrangeBloods, WR Collin Johnson is out for the year with a shoulder injury.

He still plans on enrolling at UT in January.

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Went down with a neck injury today...

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Updated rankings for Week 4:

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

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Week 4 television schedule:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule/_/group/80/week/4

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Update on ATH Lil'Jordan Humphrey of Southlake Carroll after attending the Cal game (24/7):

“It was a great game,” Humphrey said. “Texas fought really hard, and it was just an incredible game to watch. Texas has always been high on my list, so I can’t say if this visit changed anything with them."

“I just got a feeling of what gameday is like there, which is why I want to make the visit, and I really liked it.”

“They really spread the ball around,” Humphrey said. “They get the ball to their playmakers when needed, so I could possibly see myself fitting into their offense.”