2016 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

Per Orangebloods Strong is interviewing Cal offensive coordinator Tony Franklin this morning. Sounds like a weird twist to things

24/7 saying while Strong is interviewing Franklin, he is expected to go with Gilbert.

However, Gilbert has not been offered the job yet.

[texas4ever]

Some updates per Rivals --

Denzel Okafor now 4-star (#243 overall)
Shane Buechele now #106 overall
Collin Johnson now #167 overall
Devwah Whaley went from #244 to #172
Little Boyd with a 4* bump on Rivals

[Vito Corleone]

This ranking crap means nothing to me, but how the hell does the top QB at the Elite 11 camp not even rank in the top 100 players in the country?

Well, you know what, I'm glad. How many times did our recruits get a bump up because they were committed to us, it seemed to always set us up for a disappointment. Now we can fly under the radar a bit.

[texas4ever]

24/7 saying while Strong is interviewing Franklin, he is expected to go with Gilbert.

However, Gilbert has not been offered the job yet.

Nahlin over at IT is also reporting people at Tulsa are under the impression Gilbert is leaving for the Texas job, and that he believes this as well

Said would be shocked if Gilbert isnt announced.

[TheMex]

It's not a bad idea to have many interview so whenever someone like Cumbie rejects you, then it doesn't look like he was the only option.

[texas4ever]

[QUOTE=Vito Corleone;8315871]This ranking crap means nothing to me, but how the hell does the top QB at the Elite 11 camp not even rank in the top 100 players in the country?



Measurables?

[Eastexhorn]

Is it just me or does anyone else think Franklin offence look more pro. style?

[BatManu20]

Why the hell is CS interviewing Cal's OC if both Texas and Gilbert are under the impression that he's going to be the new OC?

[BatManu20]

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[TFloss32]

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LB Jeffrey McCulloch (Aldine Davis)

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[TFloss32]

OL Connor Williams and LB Malik Jefferson are Freshman All-Americans:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/12/10/college-football-freshman-all-america-team/77081654/

[playblair]

OL Connor Williams and LB Malik Jefferson are Freshman All-Americans:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/12/10/college-football-freshman-all-america-team/77081654/

keep wick...................

[djohn2oo8]

Nahlin on Cumbie

I'll let JS hash out the drama, but real quickly, Strong was left to negotiate some things that weren't nearly as cut and dried (or approved) as people think. WTF is Mack Brown drawing a pay check for? He's in NYC, that's good enough. Send Deloss. This is the most important week of the offseason (unrelated to Spring football) and Perrin's in NYC? What's more important to the University? Further, Strong could be in Michigan midweek while still trying to get the OC situation handled but Perrin can't do both? It's utterly comical to me.

But, Strong's the easy mark right now and Perrin's untouchable. Both f***** up the Cumbie deal.

[TFloss32]

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[TheMex]

WOW. I was expecting him to fight for a starting spot next year as a center.

[Jimmiemac]

Nahlin on Cumbie

I'll let JS hash out the drama, but real quickly, Strong was left to negotiate some things that weren't nearly as cut and dried (or approved) as people think. WTF is Mack Brown drawing a pay check for? He's in NYC, that's good enough. Send Deloss. This is the most important week of the offseason (unrelated to Spring football) and Perrin's in NYC? What's more important to the University? Further, Strong could be in Michigan midweek while still trying to get the OC situation handled but Perrin can't do both? It's utterly comical to me.

But, Strong's the easy mark right now and Perrin's untouchable. Both f***** up the Cumbie deal.

Guess phones and internet were down in NYC?

[Needs More Bourbon]

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Kevin sounds scared, and Ian's been campaigning for Traylor to get promoted because apparently we just need to stay the course and not put too much effort into developing a competent passing attack.

[TheMex]

Kevin sounds scared, and Ian's been campaigning for Traylor to get promoted because apparently we just need to stay the course and not put too much effort into developing a competent passing attack.
We obviously know that, we just played against Cody Johnson.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, OL Denzel Okafor has scheduled his official visit for January 16th.

[texbound]

Per 24/7, OL Denzel Okafor has scheduled his official visit for January 16th.

Tfloss, is there a consolidated list of recruits coming to campus this weekend?

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Tfloss, is there a consolidated list of recruits coming to campus this weekend?

I'll get it posted tomorrow.

[TFloss32]

Sterlin Gilbert has agreed to become the new OC, per 24/7.

[texbound]

I'll get it posted tomorrow.

You're awesome.

[Blake]

Sterlin Gilbert has agreed to become the new OC, per 24/7.

Not terrible but pretty underwhelming, based on his last two seasons in Bowling Green and Tulsa

[playblair]

add another big name to this weeks visitors list .............

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One of the best available prospects still left on the board is about to venture off to what could be, his final visit until making a commitment. While nothing has been verbalized, it seems that the recruiting process is wearing thin on Andrew Jones and that the end could be in the nearby future.


“They’re telling me that I will be able to come in and play the point and most likely start,” the MacArthur star told HoopSeen. A commitment could come before the new year

[TFloss32]

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DT Marcel Southall (Duncanville)

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[TFloss32]

TE Irvin Smith and TE Peyton Aucoin (New Orleans, LA)

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[TFloss32]

WR Tyrie Cleveland of Spring Westfield to Houston:

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[Kermit]

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Lol.

[playblair]

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would take do want

[benefactor]

would take do want
Agreed...but I'd rather have Dakota Prukop.

[TFloss32]

Lol.

There was also this from the article:

"There's also the "little" things like where Murray's head is at in all of this (I've heard from more than one college coach in this state that Murray, in fact, is also strongly considering a transfer),"

[playblair]

Agreed...but I'd rather have Dakota Prukop.

word........unfortunately looks oregon bound

[playblair]

yo...........

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[spankadelphia]

Allen is a good QB. Sumlin just threw him to the wolves too early, and after he got hurt he threw him under the bus. First Kenny Trill, now Kyle Allen.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

24/7 reporting Coach Vaughn saw OL Patrick Hudson of Silsbee yesterday.

[TFloss32]

Per Scout, TE Jamal Pettigrew and CB Kristian Fulton will not be in town this weekend.

[pgardn]

Stuff is going down.

And it's very difficult to determine where we stand overall.
It's almost like a head coach needs a PR hire. If Strong could have "leaked" word that the Cumbie situation was highly fluid and not close to anything definitive it would have been nice.

Looks like the Aggies are hoping the Offensive situation ends up like pulling Chavis out of a hat. Then QB defections might be brushed away as trivial.

Thanks to all for obtaining this info
Good stuff, thanks for sharing

[Trill Clinton]

Coach Gilbert is officially in Twitter as of today and is only following 5 people. One of which s Dakota prukop

[TFloss32]

Coach Gilbert is officially in Twitter as of today and is only following 5 people. One of which s Dakota prukop

I think it's a fake, but I'm keeping an eye on it.

[TFloss32]

CB Eric Cuffee (Waco High)

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[Hook Em 88]

I think it's a fake, but I'm keeping an eye on it.

His real Twitter handle is @_CoachGilbert.

This is is a retweet from the account:
Philsteele042: Teams running the most plays per game1. Tulsa 86.2
2. Bowl Green 83.7
3. TCU 83.1
4. Texas Tech 82.9
5. West Virginia 82.8
6. Memphis 82.3

Pretty impressive.

[Trill Clinton]

yup it was a fake.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting S Adrian Colbert and CB Bryson Echols are considering transferring as well.

[TFloss32]

Also from OrangeBloods, DE Erick Fowler should be officially visiting UT on January 16th.

[Bloeddyr10]

This is somewhat encouraging.
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[Bloeddyr10]

2018 OT Will Lawrence of Harding Academy of Memphis (TN.)
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http://247sports.com/Player/Will-Lawrence-32949

[texas4ever]

Orangebloods

It is almost safe to say Tulsa’s Sterlin Gilbert will be Texas’ new offensive coordinator.

No, we are not predicting there will be a fourth candidate who will emerge on Friday. We are not expecting Texas coach Charlie Strong to withdraw his offer at any moment. From what we can tell, Gilbert should be wearing burnt orange pretty soon.

Nevertheless, this might be remembered as one of the wildest coaching searches Longhorn fans have ever seen. The moment Longhorn observers are ready to close the book and move on, it seems like another unexpected chapter is added. Reporting this story has been difficult for everyone who follows this football team – not just the Orangebloods staff – because the unexpected continually occurred.

The majority of us expected TCU’s co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie to take this job. He was viewed as the top candidate several weeks before the season ended. After Texas defeated Baylor in the season finale, we expected Strong to immediately sit down with Cumbie and have a contract hammered out very soon. Our sources believed Cumbie’s hiring could be announced this past Monday.

Strong did meet with Cumbie on Sunday, and Cumbie flew into Austin with his wife on Monday. He received a contract offer during that visit, and Cumbie was given time to decide.

As most of us know, Cumbie took his time, and eventually turned down the Longhorns on Wednesday.

However, while Cumbie was contemplating his options, Strong decided to contact his second choice – Gilbert.

Before Cumbie turned down the offer, Gilbert met with Strong on Wednesday morning. The meeting went so well, sources indicated to OB that it appeared Gilbert would be the next UT OC barring any last-minute turns. From what we were told, Gilbert believed he had the job, and was ready to become the new offensive coordinator.

That was until Cal offensive coordinator Tony Franklin interviewed for the job on Thursday in Austin.

Right now, we are still waiting for Gilbert’s deal to be finalized. Even though we believe Gilbert will eventually be named Texas’ offense coordinator, this week has taught us to wait until all the Is are dotted and Ts are crossed.

No matter what, everyone within the program understands they must win next season in order to retain their jobs. The search may not be going how many envisioned, but ultimately, Strong is conducting the most important coaching pursuit the way be prefers. If Texas wins next season, the search will be viewed like Strong’s recruiting – starts slow, but finishes strong. If the team is not successful, this search will be just one more thing used against him by his critics.

For now, we are waiting for Gilbert to sign that contract to enter the safe zone. (Richardson)

This should put an end to the OC search, on to recruiting guys.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, S Devin Studstill of Palm Beach Gardens, FL will make his commitment on Tuesday, December 15th.

He is considered a Notre Dame lean, but he'll be in Austin this weekend for an official visit.

[pgardn]

No matter what, everyone within the program understands they must win next season in order to retain their jobs.

Like 6-5 or what? It's more than the final score. We could have been 6-5 this year but it would not have mattered imo. We were so horrible at times it was flat out embarrassing. So if we go 8-3, with some lucky wins and 3 blow out suckage losses like Iowa State, Notre Dame TCU this year, all is well? Not for this fan. We must be competitive immediately and get better. Then you can pick the record it takes...

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Coach Gilbert will not be bringing in Tulsa OL coach Matt Mattox as previously expected.

He will bring in Arizona State OL coach Chris Thomsen or Temple High School head coach Mike Spradlin.

Spradlin worked under Briles at Houston and Gilbert used to be Spradlin's OC at Abilene Cooper.

[TFloss32]

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LB David Reese (Farmington, MI)

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[pgardn]

24/7 saying Coach Gilbert will not be bringing in Tulsa OL coach Matt Mattox as previously expected.

He will bring in Arizona State OL coach Chris Thomsen or Temple High School head coach Mike Spradlin.

Spradlin worked under Briles at Houston and Gilbert used to be Spradlin's OC at Abilene Cooper.

We have a freshman all American that Wickline... did not really develop... ? I hate to lose good teachers. This teaching/recruiting "I gotta have my own guys" stinks.

So what is the word on Wickline (since we grabbed him with baggage)? He has to go where he has buddies or what?

[texas4ever]

Williams and Jefferson first team Freshman all Americans.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2015/12/10/college-football-freshman-all-america-team/77081654/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=college-football

[TFloss32]

LB Shemar Smith of Miami, FL has committed to Oregon State:

http://247sports.com/Player/Shemar-Smith-77787

[TFloss32]

A&M's 24/7 site reporting LB Jeffrey McCulloch has cancelled his official visit to College Station for this weekend.

Potentially great news for UT.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Per Scout, QB Shane Buechele is on campus and already had a 45-minute conversation with Strong.

[texas4ever]

Per Scout, QB Shane Buechele is on campus and already had a 45-minute conversation with Strong.


Good, I saw on another site Ohio St. trying to court him hard. Someone stated they're dropping Tristen Wallace and looking for another QB in this class. Fortunately, they're running out of time (Shane's an early enrollee).

[playblair]

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[Jimmiemac]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/661387378301386752/1cUOzOG5_bigger.jpgMartina Del Bonta ‏@MartinaFOX23 (https://twitter.com/MartinaFOX23) 19m19 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/MartinaFOX23/status/675389319582904320)
BREAKING: Sources tell us Sterlin Gilbert has turned down the Texas OC position, will stay with TU.

[DMX7]

Too much pressure for him. I don't blame him.

Let's be honest. If he doesn't get things turned around in one season, then Strong probably gets fired and he's out of a job like that.

[ColinB]

Just make Traylor OC.

[Trill Clinton]

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they're trying to fuck charlie over, man

[Kermit]

Omg we are a fucking dumpster fire of bonfire sized proportions.

[DMX7]

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they're trying to fuck charlie over, man

Who? the BMDs???

[Kermit]

So let me get this straight...

We've offered two offensive coordinators a princely sum with guaranteed contracts (allegedly) to come and turn around the offensive (one of whom coaches at fucking Tulsa) and they have both said no under inauspicious reasons? The second of which actually (according to paysite reports which have been wrong more often than not lately) accepted the job? And nobody seems to know if Charlie fucked it up, or if the Admin fucked it up? Is he not getting the support he needs for these hires? Because just fire the guy and put him out of his misery. What in the actual fuck is going on?

[Kermit]

Anwar Richardson ‏@AnwarRichardson 4s4 seconds ago Austin, TX
Sources told me Texas didn't land TCU's Sonny Cumbie because administrators wouldn't tell him if Charlie Strong would be around after 2016


Anwar Richardson ‏@AnwarRichardson 1m1 minute ago Austin, TX
Charlie Strong was set to hire Tulsa's Sterlin Gilbert but the administration couldn't get the contract done. Strong's support is limited

And there you go IF THIS SHIT IS TRUE BECAUSE IT'S PROBABLY NOT BUT WHO THE FUCK KNOWS BECAUSE APPARENTLY NO ONE DOES . We are a giant fucking clown circus on fire sticking nails into our balls whilst cutting off our dicks and screaming all is well.

[ColinB]

If there wasn't so much money on the table, Strong should just quit. What a shame.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Wow! Did not see that coming. Feel bad for Charlie. I really like what he is trying to build, but can't do it with this lack of support. If they want him out of here, put him out of his misery already. This will definitely hurt perception, recruiting and in the next search for a HC. SMH!!!

[Kermit]

And now Burton's putting it on Strong.

So that's OB and Inside for Charlie, Burton for the Admin. Let's see who else wants to dump gasoline on the fire.

[Blake]

Too much pressure for him. I don't blame him.

Let's be honest. If he doesn't get things turned around in one season, then Strong probably gets fired and he's out of a job like that.

That was probably the issue Cumbie had as well.

[Blake]

And there you go IF THIS SHIT IS TRUE BECAUSE IT'S PROBABLY NOT BUT WHO THE FUCK KNOWS BECAUSE APPARENTLY NO ONE DOES . We are a giant fucking clown circus on fire sticking nails into our balls whilst cutting off our dicks and screaming all is well.

Lmao

[DesignatedT]

That was probably the issue Cumbie had as well.

:cry but you guys are texas! every oc should wanna go there! you will always be relevant! :cry you guys will turn it around, i know you will! :cry

[Kermit]

:cry but you guys are texas! every oc should wanna go there! you will always be relevant! :cry you guys will turn it around, i know you will! :cry

Lol. Speaking of dumpster fires...

[Blake]

:cry but you guys are texas! every oc should wanna go there! you will always be relevant! :cry you guys will turn it around, i know you will! :cry

Lol aggy

[DesignatedT]

Lol. Speaking of dumpster fires...

A kid who is extremely close to his position coach and offensive coordinator (who's awful) got told that said coordinator would not be returning next season. Therefore, he transferred. Not that surprising tbh.

[DesignatedT]

Lol aggy

You guys are texas! you will turn it around, i know you will! everyone wants to go to texas! :cry

[Biily Ray Valentine]

And now Burton's putting it on Strong.

So that's OB and Inside for Charlie, Burton for the Admin. Let's see who else wants to dump gasoline on the fire.
Who cares who is at fault. Everyone involved knew how important this was and didn't handle it correctly. The question is what now? They'll have time to point fingers later. If no one is place going into silent period, it will only get worse..

[Kermit]

A kid who is extremely close to his position coach and offensive coordinator (who's awful) got told that said coordinator would not be returning next season. Therefore, he transferred. Not that surprising tbh.

uh huh. [aggy logic}also, we want to recruit in Tennessee and shit[/aggy logic]. What other lines of bullshit are we going to throw out today?

[DesignatedT]

uh huh. [aggy logic}also, we want to recruit in Tennessee and shit[/aggy logic]. What other lines of bullshit are we going to throw out today?

Not sure what that means but alright. Allen wouldn't have been at A&M if it weren't for Spavital. They were extremely close. Him getting canned didn't help his already murky situation.

[Kermit]

Who cares who is at fault. Everyone involved knew how important this was and didn't handle it correctly. The question is what now? They'll have time to point fingers later. If no one is place going into silent period, it will only get worse..

It will get worse.

Fault is important because we need to know who fucked this up. If it's Charlie, bye bye. If it's the Admin and the BOR, it's a systematic effort to undermine the coach you just threw your support behind. According to DJohn, we're Texas. We should able to throw money and whip anyone we want. So, it's interesting that they won't pay out what these coordinators want. If it's true, then it's pretty obvious Charlie doesn't have any support and needs to either move on or just hire some high school squad to back up Traylor.

BTW, there is no what now. Someone just fucked up an important hire (again) and right before an important recruiting weekend. The plane has crashed into the mountain.

[djohn2oo8]

It will get worse.

Fault is important because we need to know who fucked this up. If it's Charlie, bye bye. If it's the Admin and the BOR, it's a systematic effort to undermine the coach you just threw your support behind. According to DJohn, we're Texas. We should able to throw money and whip anyone we want. So, it's interesting that they won't pay out what these coordinators want. If it's true, then it's pretty obvious Charlie doesn't have any support and needs to either move on or just hire some high school squad to back up Traylor.

BTW, there is no what now. Someone just fucked up an important hire (again) and right before an important recruiting weekend. The plane has crashed into the mountain.

I told you Strong was going to get forced out by Big Money donors. This shitshow is their doing.

[yavozerb]

Lets be honest, both Texas Schools well not be very good next year..Both well be behind Baylor,TCU,TT, and Houston after next season. so sad

[Kermit]

I told you Strong was going to get forced out by Big Money donors. This shitshow is their doing.

This is going to have repercussions. I don't give a fuck who the next coach is, because if it's truly that dysfunctional behind the scenes...

[TFloss32]

Omg we are a fucking dumpster fire of bonfire sized proportions.

Holy shit. I log off for a few hours and come back to this.

Not a good start for Perrin and a terrible look for Charlie's program no matter who's at fault.

[ColinB]

Where is Bianco? Did the dude forget UT rehired him? Media is having a field day.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

It will get worse.

Fault is important because we need to know who fucked this up. If it's Charlie, bye bye. If it's the Admin and the BOR, it's a systematic effort to undermine the coach you just threw your support behind. According to DJohn, we're Texas. We should able to throw money and whip anyone we want. So, it's interesting that they won't pay out what these coordinators want. If it's true, then it's pretty obvious Charlie doesn't have any support and needs to either move on or just hire some high school squad to back up Traylor.

BTW, there is no what now. Someone just fucked up an important hire (again) and right before an important recruiting weekend. The plane has crashed into the mountain.

I agree that whoever is at fault needs to be held accountable. There will be time for that. Going into this weekend, having an OC in place was paramount. You bring up a very good point. Does he just hand it over to Traylor? In that case, as connected as Traylor is with Texas HS coaches, he lacks those contacts in the college ranks. Wickline has run an offense similar to what Traylor has run in HS, so does he stay? Same with Jay. At that point why not just keep him and the RB coach and play musical chairs with their titles. The only one out is Watson and you only have to hire a ST coach… Not at all the plan going into this….

[Blake]

A kid who is extremely close to his position coach and offensive coordinator (who's awful) got told that said coordinator would not be returning next season. Therefore, he transferred. Not that surprising tbh.

remember det time you said Sumlin was an offensive guru and det Kingsbury was just playing off of Sumlin's schemes?

Yeah that was funny then, fucking hilarious now. :lol

[benefactor]

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[TFloss32]

Wow! Did not see that coming. Feel bad for Charlie. I really like what he is trying to build, but can't do it with this lack of support. If they want him out of here, put him out of his misery already. This will definitely hurt perception, recruiting and in the next search for a HC. SMH!!!

It's totally backwards right now.

Texas doesn't have enough of a unified front to fire him, but it seems they're giving him the gun to shoot himself in the dick.

[benefactor]

I'll be amazed if they hang on to Buechele through all of this.

[BatManu20]

Holy shit what a dumpster fire. This is so embarrassing. How doe this happen to the biggest, richest, more powerful and most resourceful athletics programs in the country..? Unreal.

[Blake]

You guys are texas! you will turn it around, i know you will! everyone wants to go to texas! :cry

Is that supposed to be me? I don't get it.

[texas4ever]

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[TFloss32]

I'll be amazed if they hang on to Buechele through all of this.

Strong is very lucky the dead period starts Monday and Buechele is an early enrollee.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Strong is very lucky the dead period starts Monday and Buechele is an early enrollee.
Going to be an interesting weekend with all the recruits in town. A lot of questions for him to answer.

[TFloss32]

From Nahlin at Inside Texas:

I'm in a bad spot to write but maybe now you're picking up what I've been putting down.

Texas would prefer the illusion of support rather than actually supporting Strong. The BOR is dragging its feet with Gilbert like with Cumbie. Whoever leaked the terms for Cumbie (and it wasn't Strong's camp) are gumming up negotiations with other candidates.

Basically, because the political cost of firing Strong was too great we're left with something that looks like this, something worse.

I'm in a bad place to write right now. The plan was to get with JS and write everything we know on Monday but that won't suffice. I'll talk to him in a few and he'll get something posted.

If you're blaming this on Strong you are incredibly disingenuous.

Remember how I said a parting of ways was best? That's because Strong is bad for Texas and Texas is definitely bad for Strong. I knew it would be bad but not THIS bad.

What an absolute embarrassment. The best course now, imo, is to probably part ways with Strong and shame the people who f***ed this last week up.

[texas4ever]

From Nahlin at Inside Texas:

I'm in a bad spot to write but maybe now you're picking up what I've been putting down.

Texas would prefer the illusion of support rather than actually supporting Strong. The BOR is dragging its feet with Gilbert like with Cumbie. Whoever leaked the terms for Cumbie (and it wasn't Strong's camp) are gumming up negotiations with other candidates.

Basically, because the political cost of firing Strong was too great we're left with something that looks like this, something worse.

I'm in a bad place to write right now. The plan was to get with JS and write everything we know on Monday but that won't suffice. I'll talk to him in a few and he'll get something posted.

If you're blaming this on Strong you are incredibly disingenuous.

Remember how I said a parting of ways was best? That's because Strong is bad for Texas and Texas is definitely bad for Strong. I knew it would be bad but not THIS bad.

What an absolute embarrassment. The best course now, imo, is to probably part ways with Strong and shame the people who f***ed this last week up.


Sounds like Strong was Sabotaged!

[Jimmiemac]

:cry but you guys are texas! every oc should wanna go there! you will always be relevant! :cry you guys will turn it around, i know you will! :cry

Really, from an Aggie? Hahahahahahaha!

[DesignatedT]

remember det time you said Sumlin was an offensive guru and det Kingsbury was just playing off of Sumlin's schemes?

Yeah that was funny then, fucking hilarious now. :lol

I think it's certainly come to light that Sumlin is no offensive guru I will give you that but the schemes used by Spavital and A&M are the same exact ones currently used at Tech. There are some minor differences sure, but for the most part they run 80% of the same playbook (if you want to even call it a playbook). They just don't work near as easily against the caliber of defenders/defensive coordinators that the SEC has. Spavital's offense would probably beast it up in the Big12 tbh. Zero defense.

[Trill Clinton]

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they're killing him in the comments

[DesignatedT]

Holy shit what a dumpster fire. This is so embarrassing. How doe this happen to the biggest, richest, more powerful and most resourceful athletics programs in the country..? Unreal.

LOL

[TFloss32]

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they're killing him in the comments

Dreaded vote of confidence?

[Jimmiemac]

From Burton

Texas’ offensive coordinator search has taken place for less than a week, and it’s already devolved into a mess of cosmic proportions.

Thursday evening Horns247 reported Tulsa co-offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sterlin-Gilbert-3718) had agreed to become Texas’ next offensive coordinator. According to sources close to the situation, Gilbert had been offered the job and accepted it in a verbal agreement with Strong.

The pair had a working understanding of what the parameters of the deal would look like, which is commonplace in the coaching industry. However, Thursday afternoon a FOX News affiliate in Tulsa reported Gilbert had turned down Texas' job. We at Horns247 can confirm he spurred Texas' initial offer, but cannot yet say negotiations between the two parties are finished.

As for the details, that is where Strong came up short to close the deal.

Gilbert told Strong from the outset that he wanted a three-year deal.

But, for the second time in four days, when the contract details were supposed to be sent to the candidate, only a two-year deal had been approved.
In both instances, including the contract negotiations with TCU co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sonny-Cumbie-451), Strong failed to get any prior approval from the Texas administration for a three-year deal.

Strong has had months to get prior approval of a three-year deal for candidates, and he knew the candidates wanted a three-year guarantee but never took the action necessary or even adequately communicated that to the Texas administration.

After getting further details and making sure the president of the university was OK with it, the Texas administration agreed to the three-year term and money with Gilbert today.

But by then, it appears the level of trust between Strong, Texas and Gilbert had been stretched too far.

Furthermore, Gilbert, I am told, wanted to bring his offensive line coach Matt Mattox (http://247sports.com/Coach/Matt-Mattox-2846) from Tulsa, but Mattox did not want to move and was not expected to follow Gilbert giving Gilbert even further reticence.

So for the second time in less than a week, Strong did not get a three-year deal pre-approved by his bosses until contract negotiations had nearly reached their conclusion.

In both instances with Cumbie and Gilbert, the Texas admin approved the money and the three-year contract.

Charlie Strong (http://247sports.com/Coach/Charlie-Strong-567) just couldn't close the deal.

[Blake]

I think it's certainly come to light that Sumlin is no offensive guru I will give you that but the schemes used by Spavital and A&M are the same exact ones currently used at Tech.

well yeah, of course there's more to it than schemes. I'll agree that your OC sucks.


There are some minor differences sure, but for the most part they run 80% of the same playbook (if you want to even call it a playbook). They just don't work near as easily against the caliber of defenders/defensive coordinators that the SEC has. Spavital's offense would probably beast it up in the Big12 tbh. Peewee football.

Funny, Kliff didn't have that kind of trouble when he was there in aggyland.

......or against Arkansas this year...

And we'll see pretty soon how many points he'll put up on LSU.

I'll bet it'll be more than the 7 aggy scored.....and while using less talent to boot..

[Blake]

:lol aggy showing up now that Austin is burning down

[Trill Clinton]

From Burton

Texas’ offensive coordinator search has taken place for less than a week, and it’s already devolved into a mess of cosmic proportions.

Thursday evening Horns247 reported Tulsa co-offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sterlin-Gilbert-3718) had agreed to become Texas’ next offensive coordinator. According to sources close to the situation, Gilbert had been offered the job and accepted it in a verbal agreement with Strong.

The pair had a working understanding of what the parameters of the deal would look like, which is commonplace in the coaching industry. However, Thursday afternoon a FOX News affiliate in Tulsa reported Gilbert had turned down Texas' job. We at Horns247 can confirm he spurred Texas' initial offer, but cannot yet say negotiations between the two parties are finished.

As for the details, that is where Strong came up short to close the deal.

Gilbert told Strong from the outset that he wanted a three-year deal.

But, for the second time in four days, when the contract details were supposed to be sent to the candidate, only a two-year deal had been approved.
In both instances, including the contract negotiations with TCU co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sonny-Cumbie-451), Strong failed to get any prior approval from the Texas administration for a three-year deal.

Strong has had months to get prior approval of a three-year deal for candidates, and he knew the candidates wanted a three-year guarantee but never took the action necessary or even adequately communicated that to the Texas administration.

After getting further details and making sure the president of the university was OK with it, the Texas administration agreed to the three-year term and money with Gilbert today.

But by then, it appears the level of trust between Strong, Texas and Gilbert had been stretched too far.

Furthermore, Gilbert, I am told, wanted to bring his offensive line coach Matt Mattox (http://247sports.com/Coach/Matt-Mattox-2846) from Tulsa, but Mattox did not want to move and was not expected to follow Gilbert giving Gilbert even further reticence.

So for the second time in less than a week, Strong did not get a three-year deal pre-approved by his bosses until contract negotiations had nearly reached their conclusion.

In both instances with Cumbie and Gilbert, the Texas admin approved the money and the three-year contract.

Charlie Strong (http://247sports.com/Coach/Charlie-Strong-567) just couldn't close the deal.
i don't believe none of this

[Biily Ray Valentine]

From Burton

Texas’ offensive coordinator search has taken place for less than a week, and it’s already devolved into a mess of cosmic proportions.

Thursday evening Horns247 reported Tulsa co-offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sterlin-Gilbert-3718) had agreed to become Texas’ next offensive coordinator. According to sources close to the situation, Gilbert had been offered the job and accepted it in a verbal agreement with Strong.

The pair had a working understanding of what the parameters of the deal would look like, which is commonplace in the coaching industry. However, Thursday afternoon a FOX News affiliate in Tulsa reported Gilbert had turned down Texas' job. We at Horns247 can confirm he spurred Texas' initial offer, but cannot yet say negotiations between the two parties are finished.

As for the details, that is where Strong came up short to close the deal.

Gilbert told Strong from the outset that he wanted a three-year deal.

But, for the second time in four days, when the contract details were supposed to be sent to the candidate, only a two-year deal had been approved.
In both instances, including the contract negotiations with TCU co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sonny-Cumbie-451), Strong failed to get any prior approval from the Texas administration for a three-year deal.

Strong has had months to get prior approval of a three-year deal for candidates, and he knew the candidates wanted a three-year guarantee but never took the action necessary or even adequately communicated that to the Texas administration.

After getting further details and making sure the president of the university was OK with it, the Texas administration agreed to the three-year term and money with Gilbert today.

But by then, it appears the level of trust between Strong, Texas and Gilbert had been stretched too far.

Furthermore, Gilbert, I am told, wanted to bring his offensive line coach Matt Mattox (http://247sports.com/Coach/Matt-Mattox-2846) from Tulsa, but Mattox did not want to move and was not expected to follow Gilbert giving Gilbert even further reticence.

So for the second time in less than a week, Strong did not get a three-year deal pre-approved by his bosses until contract negotiations had nearly reached their conclusion.

In both instances with Cumbie and Gilbert, the Texas admin approved the money and the three-year contract.

Charlie Strong (http://247sports.com/Coach/Charlie-Strong-567) just couldn't close the deal.

I call BS on Burton. Really? It takes that long to go from a 2 to 3 year offer? You already went through this once and weren’t prepared in case 3 years was asked for? Stop blaming Charlie and give him what he needs or the program will continue to lose long after Charlie is gone.

[texas4ever]

I call BS on Burton. Really? It takes that long to go from a 2 to 3 year offer? You already went through this once and weren’t prepared in case 3 years was asked for? Stop blaming Charlie and give him what he needs or the program will continue to lose long after Charlie is gone.



THIS ^^^^^^^^^^^^!

[benefactor]

Nothing Burton said makes sense.

[Blake]

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Yeah you guys are stuck with Charlie for the foreseeable future

[Kermit]

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Yeah you guys are stuck with Charlie for the foreseeable future

Foreseeable future might be a couple of days at this rate.

[Kermit]

From Burton

Texas’ offensive coordinator search has taken place for less than a week, and it’s already devolved into a mess of cosmic proportions.

Thursday evening Horns247 reported Tulsa co-offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sterlin-Gilbert-3718) had agreed to become Texas’ next offensive coordinator. According to sources close to the situation, Gilbert had been offered the job and accepted it in a verbal agreement with Strong.

The pair had a working understanding of what the parameters of the deal would look like, which is commonplace in the coaching industry. However, Thursday afternoon a FOX News affiliate in Tulsa reported Gilbert had turned down Texas' job. We at Horns247 can confirm he spurred Texas' initial offer, but cannot yet say negotiations between the two parties are finished.

As for the details, that is where Strong came up short to close the deal.

Gilbert told Strong from the outset that he wanted a three-year deal.

But, for the second time in four days, when the contract details were supposed to be sent to the candidate, only a two-year deal had been approved.
In both instances, including the contract negotiations with TCU co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie (http://247sports.com/Coach/Sonny-Cumbie-451), Strong failed to get any prior approval from the Texas administration for a three-year deal.

Strong has had months to get prior approval of a three-year deal for candidates, and he knew the candidates wanted a three-year guarantee but never took the action necessary or even adequately communicated that to the Texas administration.

After getting further details and making sure the president of the university was OK with it, the Texas administration agreed to the three-year term and money with Gilbert today.

But by then, it appears the level of trust between Strong, Texas and Gilbert had been stretched too far.

Furthermore, Gilbert, I am told, wanted to bring his offensive line coach Matt Mattox (http://247sports.com/Coach/Matt-Mattox-2846) from Tulsa, but Mattox did not want to move and was not expected to follow Gilbert giving Gilbert even further reticence.

So for the second time in less than a week, Strong did not get a three-year deal pre-approved by his bosses until contract negotiations had nearly reached their conclusion.

In both instances with Cumbie and Gilbert, the Texas admin approved the money and the three-year contract.

Charlie Strong (http://247sports.com/Coach/Charlie-Strong-567) just couldn't close the deal.

This is what a blowjob looks like in written form. Some booster or BOR came, and Burton swallowed.

[Blake]

Foreseeable future might be a couple of days at this rate.

At least one more season

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting President Fenves is flying to Tulsa tonight to try and close Sterlin Gilbert.

Sources say he's agreed to a three-year deal that will pay him $600K, $700K and $800K respectively through 2018.

The hold-up right now is if Tulsa OL coach Matt Mattox will be coming with him.

[Kermit]

OrangeBloods reporting President Fenves is flying to Tulsa tonight to try and close Sterlin Gilbert.

Sources say he's agreed to a three-year deal that will pay him $600K, $700K and $800K respectively through 2018.

The hold-up right now is if Tulsa OL coach Matt Mattox will be coming with him.

Where the fuck is Perrin? This dude sucks worse than Patterson.

edit: he's on the plane.

This is beyond shameful that Texas has to beg Tulsa's offensive coordinator to come coach there. We've fallen so low, there's now a tenth level of hell.

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[BatManu20]

Got the whole crew going. Better have a briefcase full of cash with them. This is ridiculous.

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[djohn2oo8]

Got the whole crew going. Better have a briefcase full of cash with them. This is ridiculous.

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Yes it is embarrassing.

[benefactor]

The Begging

[texbound]

The Begging

You guys got this all wrong. You should be looking at the bright side of this.......Watson is no longer with the program.

[Hook Em 88]

Yes it is embarrassing.

At this point this was the best outcome. Cumbie fell through, land Gilbert and start this all over.

[texas4ever]

Sounds to me like someone's cashing in. Wonder who the agent is of Gilbert and Mattoxx? Cha Ching!

[TFloss32]

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[ColinB]

The Begging

:lol

For the Co-OC of Tulsa. Hope he is legit.

[Kermit]

http://i.imgur.com/TFPVg.gif

This is going to be me when Gilbert says no. From embarrassment.

[TFloss32]

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[Kermit]

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I fucking hate Brian Davis's fat fucking face.

[benefactor]

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He'd better fucking deliver. Chasing this faggot down to have him shit the bed would be worse than initial snubbing.

[TFloss32]

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[pgardn]

Good God who is leaking all this?

This is ridiculous.
You can't have people reporting on every damn minute of every negotiation.

[TFloss32]

Official visitors for this weekend:

QB, Shane Buechele, Arlington Lamar
WR, Collin Johnson, Valley Christian (San Jose, CA)
TE, Peyton Aucoin, Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
TE, Irvin Smith, Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
DT, D'Andre Christmas-Giles, St. Augustine (New Orleans, LA)
LB, DeMarco Boyd, Gilmer
LB, David Reese, Farmington (Farmington, MI)
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco High
S, Devin Studstill, Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

[Kermit]

Good God who is leaking all this?

This is ridiculous.
You can't have people reporting on every damn minute of every negotiation.

Fat Ketch is hiding in the refrigerator getting his scoop. Of ice cream.

[texbound]

Good God who is leaking all this?

This is ridiculous.
You can't have people reporting on every damn minute of every negotiation.

Bingo. Someone needs to take their phones away from them. Quit trying to be the first and report facts when it's finished. That's the problem. This situation would not look bad if everything was kept close to the vest.

[TFloss32]

Some notes from 24/7...

-everyone has made it to Austin except LB DeMarco Boyd. He had a playoff game tonight and will be in after that.

-Swoopes is hosting QB Shane Buechele and TE Irvin Smith, C. Williams is hosting TE Peyton Aucoin and Jefferson is hosting CB Eric Cuffee.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Scout says it's a done deal...for real this time.

[DMX7]

I have a bad feeling about this guy.

[pgardn]

Scout says it's a done deal...for real this time.

Now it's time to look into procedures and ferret out any vermin or kinks.

I will expect that Pres, AD and Strong will meet.
Big Donors that might have messed with the process will be summarily executed.
Goring by way of a large bovine should be the preferred method.

[TFloss32]

2017 QB Sam Ehlinger and Austin Westlake just dethroned Allen.

On to the state championship.

[pgardn]

I have a bad feeling about this guy.

Why?

[TFloss32]

Scout says it's a done deal...for real this time.

OrangeBloods saying Matt Mattox will be the OL coach.

http://tulsahurricane.com/coaches.aspx?rc=3&path=football

[TheMex]

When do we start firing coaches?

[Kermit]

When do we start firing coaches?

Well, Wickline doesn't have a job now and Watson's been gone. Hopefully they can convince Norvell to stay and hire some pipe-hitting, badass recruiters.

[Biggems]

2017 QB Sam Ehlinger and Austin Westlake just dethroned Allen.

On to the state championship.

My Judson Rockets are 1 win away from facing him.

[Trill Clinton]

My Judson Rockets are 1 win away from facing him.
woop woop!!! back 2 back state semi's and our 18th time there. i like our chances against galena park.:toast

[Biggems]

woop woop!!! back 2 back state semi's and our 18th time there. i like our chances against galena park.:toast

From what I am seeing, the game will not be televised in San Antonio. I find this to be complete horseshit. We have one of the top programs in TX HS Football history, and they won't put us on TV for the state semi-finals? Fuck the San Antonio TV market and fuck the sports channels that neglected to show this game. Not only did we get shit on, but so did North Shore. In fact, I was also searching for the Judson game, I couldn't find the Steele/Katy game either. Maybe, they are on Time Warner or ATT, but they are not on Grande and that upsets me greatly.

I guess I will just have to listen to 860 AM.

[yavozerb]

I think the Steele game is on fox sw on both att and time warner

[TheMex]

I think the Steele game is on fox sw on both att and time warner
How about the Lake Travis game?

[yavozerb]

How about the Lake Travis game?

Have not seen any listings for Lake Travis game, at least not here in San Antonio.

[TFloss32]

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[Bloeddyr10]

I wonder if the players have been informed now, or this is like the reactions when Cumbie didn't get hired?
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[Bloeddyr10]

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[Hook Em 88]

ATXANT10: They cant change the name, they cant change the tradition and that's what means the most to me.
-#4 Sam Ehlinger QB Westlake HS

[djohn2oo8]

Now it's time to look into procedures and ferret out any vermin or kinks.

I will expect that Pres, AD and Strong will meet.
Big Donors that might have messed with the process will be summarily executed.
Goring by way of a large bovine should be the preferred method.
What the fuck was Perrin doing in NYC?

[benefactor]

ATXANT10: They cant change the name, they cant change the tradition and that's what means the most to me.
-#4 Sam Ehlinger QB Westlake HS
Well that's good to hear. Really excited about our two incoming QB prospects. Still wish they could pry away Dakota Prukop to fill the void until those guys are ready. Oregon is in the drivers seat, but perhaps Gilbert will make a run at him.

[playblair]

need a great showing vs unc

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[playblair]

great crowd :wow............... where has this crowd been bruh............

cant stress enough how fantastic this crowd is............... moar plz...................

[benefactor]

Looking good so far.

[benefactor]

The offense looks worlds better.

[TFloss32]

UT has made it official.

Gilbert and Mattox in, Watson and Wickline out.

[TFloss32]

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[benefactor]

Nice job cutting into the lead after it looked like UNC was going to take control.

[TheMex]

Recruits and staff not at the game?!?

[playblair]

Nice job cutting into the lead after it looked like UNC was going to take control.

davis is legit..........

[benefactor]

Recruits and staff not at the game?!?
They probably are. That tweet was from earlier this afternoon.

[TFloss32]

JUCO QB Jerod Evans of Trinity Valley C.C. to Virginia Tech:

http://247sports.com/Player/Jerod-Evans-85846

[playblair]

Recruits and staff not at the game?!?

no norvell/robinson/vaughn

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[pgardn]

I've watched a few games.

We are so much more fun to watch now because fundamentals are being taught. We were a good rebounding team just through athleticism. Now we get more bodies on people.

The guard play is still sketchy imo. Smart wants aggressive attack of the rim and sometimes it's just not there. And we are not a good 3 point shooting team. This game is an aberration imo based on prior games. Felix is playing way over his head tonight.

But it's now a decent watch. So glad Barnes is elsewhere.

[djohn2oo8]

Yes!!!!

[djohn2oo8]

Hell Fucking yes!

[playblair]

andrew jones commitment watch underway

[pgardn]

First big win.

[benefactor]

That was fucking awesome. Went to a restaurant/bar to eat with my wife. Whole place cheered.

[TFloss32]

Transfer QB Dakota Prukop will not be an option for UT:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/oregon-ducks-alabama-crimson-tide-dakota-prukop-montana-state-qb-grad-transfer-121215

[benefactor]

Transfer QB Dakota Prukop will not be an option for UT:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/oregon-ducks-alabama-crimson-tide-dakota-prukop-montana-state-qb-grad-transfer-121215
:pctoss

Well at least we know they were looking at a potential transfer and not standing pat.

[playblair]

Transfer QB Dakota Prukop will not be an option for UT:

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/oregon-ducks-alabama-crimson-tide-dakota-prukop-montana-state-qb-grad-transfer-121215


Texas came in really hard late. And while it’s my hometown, the situation I’m in, I want to go to a place that’s competing for a national championship next year

:bang

[TFloss32]

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[Biggems]

:bang

well if he is as good as advertised, come here and show you can take us from a struggling team to a national championship contender. Honestly, if we had a competent, throwing threat for a QB, our offense would be awesome.

[TheMex]

Seems like McCullough is trending our way once again but mostly bc something is going down in College Station.

[DMX7]

Seems like McCullough is trending our way once again but mostly bc something is going down in College Station.

who is McCullough?

[TheMex]

McCullogh, stupid auto correct.

[DMX7]

Anyone know where we stand with PF JARRETT ALLEN?

[benefactor]

Anyone know where we stand with PF JARRETT ALLEN?
Hopefully in a better spot after the UNC game, but it's still going to be tough to beat out Kansas for him head to head.

[DMX7]

Hopefully in a better spot after the UNC game, but it's still going to be tough to beat out Kansas for him head to head.

That would suck to lose an Austin kid to Kansas especially with Shaka here.

[TFloss32]

who is McCullough?

http://247sports.com/Player/Jeffrey-McCulloch-47648

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting DT D'Andre Christmas-Giles "loved" his visit this weekend and should be de-committing from Tennessee soon.

The problem is he received an LSU offer yesterday, so that is also probably a big reason for his de-commitment.

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, Coach Gilbert is already on the road recruiting visiting an out-of-state prospect.

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas says they're hearing Coach Norvell will be retained.

[playblair]

matt mattox first player follow JP Urquidez :stirpot:

[benefactor]

Inside Texas says they're hearing Coach Norvell will be retained.
I was hoping he would be. I don't like him as an OC but he certainly has value as a recruiter and WR coach.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

:clap:clap:tu
matt mattox first player follow JP Urquidez :stirpot:

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Gilbert should give a boost in the head to head recruitments with Baylor.

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

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via twitter potential transfer qb? http://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Ferguson-2035


That most recent follow by Sterlin Gilbert is certainly interesting.]

Sterlin Gilbert was apparently OOS today recruiting. I would bet it was his most recent follow Riley Ferguson. Jumped on him quick.

Mattox was also the OC at Coffeville for a year.....where this JUCO QB is from.

[benefactor]

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via twitter potential transfer qb? http://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Ferguson-2035
Can't find a bit of tape on him.

[playblair]

Can't find a bit of tape on him.

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1602133-2015-juco-highlights-of-qb-riley-ferguson

[benefactor]

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1602133-2015-juco-highlights-of-qb-riley-ferguson
http://www.quickmeme.com/img/71/71aef38ebd9d16f393adeb88d199fe4b1b94cbaf22a5d7f80e 2d7492ef613784.jpg

Some nice throws. Not as exciting as Prukop but I'm not against it.

[TFloss32]

Here's the official tape for JUCO QB Riley Ferguson of Coffeyville C.C.:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/911011/riley-ferguson

[Hook Em 88]

@EJHolland247: S/O to the dude Tristen Wallace (@Official_Wall5) on his new commitment to Oregon. Excited to see what he can do in that offense.

Looks like Tristen Wallace won't pursue a QB career. He's committed to Oregon as a WR/ATH.

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods reporting Coach Gilbert did indeed meet with JUCO QB Riley Ferguson in his hometown today.

The staff is supposed to meet tomorrow to decide if they will extend an offer.

He currently plans on making a decision this week, but a UT offer could change his timeline.

[TFloss32]

matt mattox first player follow JP Urquidez :stirpot:

Coach Mattox did an in-home visit with him today, per 24/7.

[TheMex]

@EJHolland247: S/O to the dude Tristen Wallace (@Official_Wall5) on his new commitment to Oregon. Excited to see what he can do in that offense.

Looks like Tristen Wallace won't pursue a QB career. He's committed to Oregon as a WR/ATH.smart and no wonder Ohio St was after Buechele.

[TFloss32]

According to 24/7, CB Eric Cuffee of Waco High has A&M and UT as his two leaders currently after his official visit to Austin.

He mentioned he may move his commitment back to National Signing Day.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Strong had an in-home visit with OL Jean Delance this evening.

He took Coach Mattox with him.

[TFloss32]

Scout saying UT had another in-home visit with S Brandon Jones today.

Not sure which coaches were there, but I'm guessing it was several.

[TFloss32]

Scout reporting OL JP Urquidez of Copperas Cove will take an official visit to UT in January once the dead period is over.

Also, Coach Mattox had an in-home visit with OL Zach Shackelford today as well.

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[benefactor]

OrangeBloods reporting Coach Gilbert did indeed meet with JUCO QB Riley Ferguson in his hometown today.

The staff is supposed to meet tomorrow to decide if they will extend an offer.

He currently plans on making a decision this week, but a UT offer could change his timeline.
I think you go ahead and go after him. Texas badly needs a real stop gap until Buechele is ready.

[DMX7]

Scout saying UT had another in-home visit with S Brandon Jones today.

Not sure which coaches were there, but I'm guessing it was several.

Strong finished out last year's recruiting class amazingly well. Hopefully he can do it again.

[yavozerb]

I think you go ahead and go after him. Texas badly needs a real stop gap until Buechele is ready.

You go after anyone who well be an upgrade, regardless of position.

[pgardn]

I think you go ahead and go after him. Texas badly needs a real stop gap until Buechele is ready.

These guys decided to join Strong in a tenuous situation with shaky QB status.

Instead of begging them to come, I'm hoping they had a great plan that impressed all involved. I'm telling myself they do.

[TFloss32]

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[Hook Em 88]

SuperK_TFB: Just chatted w @thatsean @Andrew_TFB about #Texas recruiting. Wow, what a difference having a new OC and OL coach have made.

[Bloeddyr10]

From Matt Mattox bio on TexasSports.com,

"Prior to Coffeyville, Mattox was the offensive line/tight ends coach at Butler (Kansas) Community College. During five seasons with the school from 2007-11, he helped coach the program to four conference and NJCAA Region VI Championships. In his tenure, he coached 31 all-conference offensive linemen and six junior college All-Americans."

Can anybody verify this? It seems impossible to average 6 guys per year as All-Conference players?!

[TFloss32]

Quotes from CB Eric Cuffee after his official visit to UT (24/7):

“Overall, Texas and Texas A&M are the schools in the lead,” Cuffee said. “Austin is a great city, and UT has a great atmosphere. The business school is also an upside. A&M is more laid back, and they are in the SEC. Who wouldn’t want to play in the SEC?”

“I talked to Coach Strong a lot,” Cuffee said. “When he came to my house, we talked about pushing the decision back. He also talked to my dad and my stepmom. My mom and my two sisters came for the official, and he talked to us about the program and things like that. It was great.”

“Malik (Jefferson) was actually my host, and he was real with me,” Cuffee said. “He talked to me about the positives and negatives of not only Texas but other schools. He was real, and I appreciated that. I had a great time hanging out with him, DeShon (Elliott) and Holton (Hill).”

[TFloss32]

Update on TE Irvin Smith of New Orleans, LA after leaving Austin (24/7):

“The visit went really good,” Smith said. “I got a chance to meet all the coaches. My conversations with them went really well. It was just a good time. The players were all cool, too. Tyrone Swoopes answered a lot of my questions. It was great.”

“Coach Strong just told me that they don’t have a guy like me and that they could really use me,” Smith said. “Coach Traylor said I could have a big impact and be a part of something great at UT. Coach Gilbert talked to me about the offense and joked around. It was great.”

“I guess it changed things a little bit,” Smith said. “I don’t really want to talk too much about it right now. But Texas is a great university. The coaches and the players were all very welcoming.”

[TFloss32]

Inside Texas saying CB Eric Cuffee plans on returning to Austin on January 16th once the dead period ends.

That will be UT's next big recruiting weekend.

[TFloss32]

FWIW, 24/7 thinks S Devin Studstill of Palm Beach Gardens, FL will choose Notre Dame on Wednesday.

They feel LB David Reese of Farmington, MI will commit to Florida although there is still a bit of hope for UT.

If Reese pushes back his decision, that's a positive.

[playblair]

They feel LB David Reese of Farmington, MI will commit to Florida although there is still a bit of hope for UT.

If Reese pushes back his decision, that's a positive.

disappointing............

[TFloss32]

disappointing............

Only if you don't get Jackson, who's the much better prospect.

Problem is...he wants to wait until Signing Day.

[playblair]

Inside Texas saying CB Eric Cuffee plans on returning to Austin on January 16th once the dead period ends.

That will be UT's next big recruiting weekend.


via twitter


Taylor Hamm reported that Eric Cuffee called the A&m staff to inform them he is no longer a silent commit! Texas could be the favorite now.

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

TFloss32 whats the traylor rumor from 247

[TFloss32]

TFloss32 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=16684) whats the traylor rumor from 247

A poster said he's heard he'll interview for a Co-OC job this week with an SEC school (not A&M).

I'll let you know if anything else comes of it.

[TFloss32]

Wilkerson of Scout said RB Kameron Martin tried to call him during the Gilbert press conference.

He wasn't able to answer the phone, but Martin claims "Texas coming hard."

[Kermit]

A poster said he's heard he'll interview for a Co-OC job this week with an SEC school (not A&M).

I'll let you know if anything else comes of it.

Goddammit.

[playblair]

Wilkerson of Scout said RB Kameron Martin tried to call him during the Gilbert press conference.

He wasn't able to answer the phone, but Martin claims "Texas coming hard."

do want whaley/martin


A poster said he's heard he'll interview for a Co-OC job this week with an SEC school (not A&M).

I'll let you know if anything else comes of it.

cant lose traylor

[texas4ever]

Shaka picks up big time commit Andrew Jones!

[playblair]

Shaka picks up big time commit Andrew Jones!

scout has jones listed as a 5* shakas first..............

[texas4ever]

More on Jones:

Jones held offers from numerous top programs, and chose Texas over Arizona, Louisville, Baylor, and SMU. He's currently rated as the No. 38 prospect in the country, but that ranking will improve thanks to his continued improvement and production each time he steps on the floor. Texas' 2016 class is now up to three with Jones, guard Jacob Young (https://texas.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=157404), and big man James Banks (https://texas.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=173831). Young and Banks signed during the early period.

[TFloss32]

A poster said he's heard he'll interview for a Co-OC job this week with an SEC school (not A&M).

I'll let you know if anything else comes of it.

The interview is at Mizzou.

Inside Texas saying they're hearing this as well.

[DMX7]

Shaka picks up big time commit Andrew Jones!

Hopefully that helps the cause with JARRETT ALLEN who is a must. Can't let an Austin kid leave the state.

[Vito Corleone]

Traylor needs a raise, we need to keep him.

More than anything, this program needs stability, and Strong needs to keep his good assistants.

[TheMex]

The interview is at Mizzou.

Inside Texas saying they're hearing this as well.
By the sounds of it, Traylor was looking to leave Texas because Strong was receiving very little support and he was looking to get out of this mess. With what happened Friday night, a lot of these concerns about support towards Coach Strong have now been answered. Traylor will probably get a raise and everything will be ok.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5WV0cd4dxo