2016 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[playblair]

Higdon said this morning that he was moving someone below the line and someone above the line. Porter is the one moving above the line as we've seen. Sounds like we are not getting someone who we thought we could get. My guess based on Saturday night is Brandon Jones.

:depressed

[djohn2oo8]

Props to Strong. Has anyone seen DesignatedT and Sisk? I don't think they want to miss tomorrow.

[TheMex]

Props to Strong. Has anyone seen DesignatedT and Sisk? I don't think they want to miss tomorrow.
They'll get Brandon Jones. They'll be back. Aggies will claim that they out recruited us because of ONE guy.

[TFloss32]

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[Kermit]

Props to Strong. Has anyone seen DesignatedT and Sisk? I don't think they want to miss tomorrow.

There is no need for them to leave the sanctity of texags.

[DMX7]

Until the ink is dry, anything can happen!

[lemine]

Forgot Du'Vonta Lampkin:bang?


Until the ink is dry, anything can happen!

[Vito Corleone]

If we get all 5 DTs I highly doubt we will see another Du'Vonta Lampoon situation again.

[TFloss32]

Forgot Du'Vonta Lampkin:bang?

Ironically the ink was dry there.

Pero no hablo.

[TFloss32]

DT Jordan Elliott (Houston Westside)

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[playblair]

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Reserving his spot early?

[DesignatedT]

Props to Strong. Has anyone seen DesignatedT and Sisk? I don't think they want to miss tomorrow.

Charlie has done a great job this recruiting cycle. While we will still have a formidable class, Sumlin really dropped the ball this year. He undoubtedly hurt himself when he refused to publicly address the state of the program when rumors were swirling out of control. The perception of the program really took a turn at that time thanks to the media and his inability to address things. Saying all that, when you fire your offensive coordinator and one of your best recruiters, it makes sense that you will take a hit. Especially when more offensive coaches could very well be out the door after signing day. Makes it tough to recruit with that uncertainty around.

At the end of the day though I am less concerned about where you guys finish then I am about finishing 5th in the SEC West. Anyhow, I used to love following this shit but man the kids these days really make it hard to enjoy. Your word means nothing anymore.

[DMX7]

Tomorrow is going to be fun... I think.

[TFloss32]

Another crystal ball in for OL Patrick Hudson from a national analyst at 24/7.

[spankadelphia]

Charlie has done a great job this recruiting cycle. While we will still have a formidable class, Sumlin really dropped the ball this year. He undoubtedly hurt himself when he refused to publicly address the state of the program when rumors were swirling out of control. The perception of the program really took a turn at that time thanks to the media and his inability to address things. Saying all that, when you fire your offensive coordinator and one of your best recruiters, it makes sense that you will take a hit. Especially when more offensive coaches could very well be out the door after signing day. Makes it tough to recruit with that uncertainty around.

At the end of the day though I am less concerned about where you guys finish then I am about finishing 5th in the SEC West. Anyhow, I used to love following this shit but man the kids these days really make it hard to enjoy. Your word means nothing anymore.

This is the new normal for Aggie. How do you like the single 3* LB Chavis bothered to recruit this year? One LB this year, one LB next year, pretty soon you won't have any linebackers worth a shit. Once Garrett and the other D lineman are gone, A&M will be 2009-2011 Ole Miss tier.

https://m.popkey.co/a10f7e/vkEpJ.gif

[TFloss32]

:depressed


They'll get Brandon Jones. They'll be back. Aggies will claim that they out recruited us because of ONE guy.

Looch from TexAgs predicted Jones to Texas this afternoon.

[Hook Em 88]

Another crystal ball in for OL Patrick Hudson from a national analyst at 24/7.

Hope they're right. I had stated before that I thought Chris Daniels would be the biggest steal if we could pull it off but I now say Hudson if we can get him. The chase for him was so left field and he seemed to visit us on a whim and for us to potentially have a shot at him is outrageous.

[TheMex]

Looch from TexAgs predicted Jones to Texas this afternoon.
I know someone who works at BJ's school who keeps telling me that something super sketchy occurred on Saturday and that he would sign to Texas A&M after that. It definitely made me think that it won't happen for Texas. Hope that this person is wrong.

[texas4ever]

Looch from TexAgs predicted Jones to Texas this afternoon.

From what I'm hearing and reading, 50/50 at this point.

[djohn2oo8]

This is the new normal for Aggie. How do you like the single 3* LB Chavis bothered to recruit this year? One LB this year, one LB next year, pretty soon you won't have any linebackers worth a shit. Once Garrett and the other D lineman are gone, A&M will be 2009-2011 Ole Miss tier.

https://m.popkey.co/a10f7e/vkEpJ.gif

:lol

[Vito Corleone]

Charlie has done a great job this recruiting cycle. While we will still have a formidable class, Sumlin really dropped the ball this year. He undoubtedly hurt himself when he refused to publicly address the state of the program when rumors were swirling out of control. The perception of the program really took a turn at that time thanks to the media and his inability to address things. Saying all that, when you fire your offensive coordinator and one of your best recruiters, it makes sense that you will take a hit. Especially when more offensive coaches could very well be out the door after signing day. Makes it tough to recruit with that uncertainty around.

At the end of the day though I am less concerned about where you guys finish then I am about finishing 5th in the SEC West. Anyhow, I used to love following this shit but man the kids these days really make it hard to enjoy. Your word means nothing anymore.

From the outside looking in, I thought everything fell apart when you lost two 5'star QBS. Not saying losing your OC didn't have an affect, but lets look at everything.

1. Two 5'Star QBs transferred
2. Ended the Season 8-5 after starting off 5-0.
3. Lost your bowl game to Louisville. How does an SEC school lose to Louisville?
4. Defense took a step forward, offense took two steps back
5. Your coach has become a lame duck, as the school wants to fire him but can't afford to.
6. Your top recruit from last year has become your worst recruiting nightmare as he is now negative recruiting against you.
7. You replaced your OC with a guy that couldn't get the job done at his previous school.

With all those things, you think the biggest issue was PR?

[playblair]

Higdon said this morning that he was moving someone below the line

stephon taylor?

2 cbs in for stephon taylor to south carolina..............

[TFloss32]

stephon taylor?

2 cbs in for stephon taylor to south carolina..............

Always worried that there was going to be an odd man out.

Didn't want it to be Taylor.

[TFloss32]

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[Biily Ray Valentine]

Had to be someone. Taylor would need to RS in my opinion.

[yavozerb]

Always worried that there was going to be an odd man out.

Didn't want it to be Taylor.

If I told you Ut had a chance on Jordan ell.,DCG,and Daniels a month ago would you have been happy? I like Taylor as well, but do not blame him if he doesn't want to come in with this many DT's..

[playblair]

Always worried that there was going to be an odd man out.

Didn't want it to be Taylor.

IT says there is a grade risk on the dl haul & its not dcg.................

[Hook Em 88]

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[TFloss32]

IT says there is a grade risk on the dl haul & its not dcg.................

Southall, imo.

[TFloss32]

If I told you Ut had a chance on Jordan ell.,DCG,and Daniels a month ago would you have been happy? I like Taylor as well, but do not blame him if he doesn't want to come in with this many DT's..

Of course and you're correct that it's a matter of perspective.

Texas' depth on the the lines has been poor, so I'm greedy.

[Hook Em 88]

Along with Taylor's CB's to South Carolina a person on Twitter said D. Jackson recieved 2 CB's to FSU. I can't believe anything until the pledges come through especially after Porter's commitment which not one person had predicted. In my opinion a kid could tell reporters anything to throw them off track and really create suspense. Just my opinion or what I hope is the case here since so many assumed D. Jackson was full on Texas.

[yavozerb]

Along with Taylor's CB's to South Carolina a person on Twitter said D. Jackson recieved 2 CB's to FSU. I can't believe anything until the pledges come through especially after Porter's commitment which not one person had predicted. In my opinion a kid could tell reporters anything to throw them off track and really create suspense. Just my opinion or what I hope is the case here since so many assumed D. Jackson was full on Texas.

I never read or assumed d-jax was at any point in his recruitment more than 50% to UT, so would not shock me to see him go elsewhere. The key gets tonight and tomm. are DCG, Jordan E., mcculloch,and jones in my opinion. If UT can get 1 of Fowler,D-jax,or Hudson on board then Strong has outdone himself...

[TFloss32]

CB Parrish Cobb to Baylor.

[TFloss32]

I know someone who works at BJ's school who keeps telling me that something super sketchy occurred on Saturday and that he would sign to Texas A&M after that. It definitely made me think that it won't happen for Texas. Hope that this person is wrong.


From what I'm hearing and reading, 50/50 at this point.

Hamm of A&M 24/7 has Jones to Texas now, but he did give himself an out by saying he was hearing some pro-A&M stuff.

[TFloss32]

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[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I think this is the link for the DCG commitment tonight.


http://www.wwltv.com/


Website says they broadcast their 10pm news live but YMMV.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I think this is the link for the DCG commitment tonight.


http://www.wwltv.com/


Website says they broadcast their 10pm news live but YMMV.

Or not, I think this is it:

DCG link:

http://archive.wwltv.com/legacy/ifra...-newscast.html (http://archive.wwltv.com/legacy/iframes/mobile/live-newscast.html)

[spankadelphia]

IMO the fact that Fowler set up an 'announcement' at his school is a very bad sign for LSU. I don't see why he would do that if he's simply going to reaffirm his commitment. I think he flips.

[TFloss32]

IMO the fact that Fowler set up an 'announcement' at his school is a very bad sign for LSU. I don't see why he would do that if he's simply going to reaffirm his commitment. I think he flips.

You never know.

Sometimes it's an attempt to prop up the school you're currently committed to and shit on a rival while everyone's watching.

I will say Fowler doesn't seem like that kind of kid.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

This DCG link is currently working:

http://archive.wwltv.com/legacy/iframes/mobile/live-newscast.html

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

DT D'Andre Christmas-Giles has committed to Texas.

[bluetrumpet]

Nice get there...mom needs to learn how to hook'em

[Kermit]

Merry Christmas ?

[playblair]

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32 spots?..................

[TFloss32]

Christmas-Giles said UT has a "great recruiting class you don't know about yet" after committing.

[TFloss32]

32 spots?..................

Ha, I noticed that too but not reading into it.

[pgardn]

DT D'Andre Christmas-Giles has committed to Texas.

Let the avalanche commence...

[TFloss32]

Malik, DeShon and Charles O on Periscope.

Hilarious.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1YpKkbvnVoZxj

[playblair]

Let the avalanche commence...


Christmas-Giles said UT has a "great recruiting class you don't know about yet" after committing.

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[Vito Corleone]

Malik, DeShon and Charles O on Periscope.

Hilarious.

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1YpKkbvnVoZxj

That is pretty damn funny, but where the hell did Charles O get a hover board, he just go Back to the Future or something?

I THINK THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR, COME TO TEXAS AND YOU TOO CAN GET A HOVER BOARD!!!!!!!

[TFloss32]

FWIW, Scout saying they're expecting another offensive commitment.

[TFloss32]

That is pretty damn funny, but where the hell did Charles O get a hover board, he just go Back to the Future or something?

I THINK THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR, COME TO TEXAS AND YOU TOO CAN GET A HOVER BOARD!!!!!!!

The video from this morning when Porter committed was funny too.

[Vito Corleone]

So I absolutely have no idea what a hoverboard is. I went to youtube to look it up, it looks like one of those gagets that Paul Blart rides. I thought it was pretty stupid until I saw a video of a 7 year old kid doing tricks on it.

Must admit, I wish I was young again.

[Vito Corleone]

FWIW, Scout saying they're expecting another offensive commitment.

Literally, there is only one offensive guy left on our board. Hudson.

[TFloss32]

24/7 posted a committed prospect is considering signing with UT tomorrow.

No clues were given if this is a player who has been talked about already.

[TFloss32]

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[Biily Ray Valentine]

Enjoy it fellas. All signs point to a great day tomorrow. Those dont come very often. Unique year for sure.

[playblair]

So I absolutely have no idea what a hoverboard is. I went to youtube to look it up, it looks like one of those gagets that Paul Blart rides. I thought it was pretty stupid until I saw a video of a 7 year old kid doing tricks on it.

Must admit, I wish I was young again.

https://localtvkstu.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/mike-tyson-hoverboard-fail.gif?w=370&h=204&crop=1

[Hook Em 88]

24/7 posted a committed prospect is considering signing with UT tomorrow.

No clues were given if this is a player who has been talked about already.

Pretty vague way for 24/7 to be mentioning Patrick Hudson, no?

[benefactor]

Let's do this.

http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/12/My-Body-Is-Ready-GIF-2015_1.gif?gs=a

[TheMex]

I couldn't sleep!!! I'm so pumped haha

[benefactor]

I couldn't sleep!!! I'm so pumped haha
I was the opposite.:lol Worked my fucking ass off yesterday. Couldn't even stay awake for the DCG announcement.

[spankadelphia]

I'm nervous as shit about Fowler. Our class will be great either way but we really need him. Good luck with everyone else.

[TheMex]

Higdon saying that we lead for everyone but D Jackson.

[djohn2oo8]

Southall to Texas!!

[Hook Em 88]

Marcel Southall has comitted to Texas.

[TFloss32]

Fun while it lasted, but OL Patrick Hudson has signed with Baylor.

[TFloss32]

DT Chris Daniels of Euless Trinity has committed to Texas.

[playblair]

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behind the scenes look from malik jeffersons periscope

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1MYxNadworOJw

(https://www.periscope.tv/w/1MYxNadworOJw)

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

did he film this on the visit ?
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[playblair]

erick fowler stream

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1gqxvmVrnRWJB

[TFloss32]

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[George Gervin's Afro]

Jones to Texas

[TFloss32]

S Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches has committed to Texas.

[playblair]

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[benefactor]

S Brandon Jones of Nacogdoches has committed to Texas.
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[benefactor]

:cry but little brother now :cry

[TFloss32]

S Deontay Anderson to Ole Miss.

[playblair]

:cry but little brother now :cry

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erick fowler stream is live

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

dt stephon taylor to south carolina

[TFloss32]

Reaction to S Brandon Jones.

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[TFloss32]

DE Erick Fowler of Manor has flipped to Texas.

[unleashbaynes]

DE Erick Fowler of Manor has flipped to Texas.

Huge.

[Vito Corleone]

Never go against Mama

[playblair]

peep charlies reaction to traylor

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[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

rankings update #25 espn...........#11 247........#15 rivals.............scout #9..............

[ColinB]

Today is a good day for this thread. Hook 'em.

[spankadelphia]

Fowler is a future first round pick. Huge loss.

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

:lol

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[playblair]

hook em dab ............
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[TFloss32]

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[Vito Corleone]

:lol

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Mack seems to be the one that fell into the trap. He is going to look back on his time as an aggsy and wonder what might have been if he picked Texas.

Charlie Strong has a proven track record of putting guys into the NFL. Especially on defense. Now if Mack was an offensive guy talking about offensive guys, I could see his point, but he has no where to stand on this. His team is falling apart, and recruits see it, he might not, but those of us on the outside looking in see it.

[TFloss32]

S Chris Brown of Alief Elsik has committed to Texas.

[TFloss32]

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[djohn2oo8]

S Chris Brown of Alief Elsik has committed to Texas.

#Errbody

[TFloss32]

LB Dontavious Jackson to Florida State.

[TFloss32]

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[Vito Corleone]

Lets take inventory so far

QB - killed it
RB - Got a guy that fills a big need
WR - Killed it
OL - Killed it, wish we could have gotten Hudson
TE - Killed it, especially with LJH who might be the real deal there

DE - Killed it
DT - So far we have knocked this one out of the park
LB - We shall see
DB - Killed it.

We get the Shark and DJax and this class is perfect. Not bad for a coach who completed his second losing season in two years.

You can say many bad things about Strong, but one thing is true, the man can recruit.

[Vito Corleone]

Damit Jackson, why you have to spoil the party??? :bang

[TFloss32]

Damit Jackson, why you have to spoil the party??? :bang

I wonder if it was UT if Fowler didn't switch.

[yavozerb]

If it was between fowler or jax, I think most would pick fowler cause of his position flexibility

[TFloss32]

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[yavozerb]

Anyone know when shark is going to announce?

[TFloss32]

If it was between fowler or jax, I think most would pick fowler cause of his position flexibility

I agree as D-Jack is solely a Mike, but I'm greedy and wanted him regardless.

2017 has some ballers in Browning, L. Jones and Hines.

[TFloss32]

Anyone know when shark is going to announce?

Should be anywhere between now and 10:30.

[TFloss32]

WR Tyrie Cleveland of Spring Westfield has flipped from Houston to Florida:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrie-Cleveland-43042

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[Vito Corleone]

WR Tyrie Cleveland of Spring Westfield has flipped from Houston to Florida:

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrie-Cleveland-43042

I look at U of H and they have potential, they kind of remind me of U of Miami. Inner-City school in an area loaded with talent. Big difference is Miami had a string of great coaches that won championships.

If Houston could get and keep a coach, you can bet they have the potential to be right up there.

[George Gervin's Afro]

Mcculloch to Texas

[TFloss32]

Shark!

[DMX7]

If only we had gotten Hudson, that would have been the icing on the cake, but the cake is tasting pretty damn good right now.

[benefactor]

So what's the updated class rank. Gotta be moving towards top 5.

[bluetrumpet]

I would say definitely top 10...what real targets do we have left on the board?

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

So what's the updated class rank. Gotta be moving towards top 5.


I would say definitely top 10...what real targets do we have left on the board?

#11 espn..............#10 247.................#6 scout.................#10 rivals

[pgardn]

Man I busy but had to check in.

Thanks guys for the updates.

Fn Hudson ate our damn steak and went to Waco... The rest looks wonderful:toast

[playblair]

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more? elliott & ?....................
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[rkell87]

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so many questions, why is an Indian porn star tweeting about Texas?

[playblair]

so many questions, why is an Indian porn star tweeting about Texas?

posted the wrong tweet............:lmao

[Vito Corleone]

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[BatManu20]

Chahlie going balls deep in this National Signing Day. Me likey. :tu

[rkell87]

Chahlie going balls deep in this National Signing Day. Me likey. :tu

thats what the porn star should have said

[benefactor]

thats what the porn star should have said
:lol

[TFloss32]

posted the wrong tweet............:lmao

You pulled a half Gerry.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

A look at the War Room after LB Jeffrey McCulloch committed:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBVSqznzRRm/

[TFloss32]

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[playblair]

moved into the top 10 on espn rankings

[benefactor]

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lmao

[TheMex]

Any more rumors going on? It is so hard to keep up. I am being more entertained by AGGY TEARS at this point.

[BatManu20]

Texas #10 class now according to ESPN. And still working.

[TFloss32]

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[TFloss32]

Any more rumors going on? It is so hard to keep up. I am being more entertained by AGGY TEARS at this point.

Nothing at this time, just waiting on Elliott.

[BatManu20]

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[TFloss32]

CB Jared Mayden has signed with Alabama.

[TFloss32]

Updates on some names we haven't talked about in a while...

DT Keyshon Camp of Lakeland, FL to Pitt.

JUCO DT Tyrell Chavis of Nassau C.C. to Penn State.

DE Kelvin Lucky of Elmore, AL to Troy.

[TheMex]

Nothing at this time, just waiting on Elliott.
The offensive player that Higdon spoke about was Hudson?

[playblair]

:wow https://www.reddit.com/live/wck9u7t2c445/updates/dcb67bd6-caa4-11e5-af60-0e04f3f4df87


Malik teased in a 30 second Periscope to be on the look out at about 8 PM because some "unreal stuff may be happening."

[TFloss32]

The offensive player that Higdon spoke about was Hudson?

I honestly don't know who he was referencing.

If anyone wants to filter through 35 pages of chat, let us know.

[TheMex]

I honestly don't know who he was referencing.

If anyone wants to filter through 35 pages of chat, let us know.
Yea, its hard to go through all that.

[BatManu20]

:wow https://www.reddit.com/live/wck9u7t2c445/updates/dcb67bd6-caa4-11e5-af60-0e04f3f4df87

Just watched that. Has me wondering.. Only 7 hours away :rolleyes

[TFloss32]

:wow https://www.reddit.com/live/wck9u7t2c445/updates/dcb67bd6-caa4-11e5-af60-0e04f3f4df87


Just watched that. Has me wondering.. Only 7 hours away :rolleyes

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Chris-Farley-Black-Sheep-No-Idea.gif

[TFloss32]

Yea, its hard to go through all that.

They need to start doing a chat recap with all of the relevant info.

Too many dumb questions mixed in.

[TFloss32]

If you want a juicy rumor, a poster on 24/7 is saying Texas will be getting three more commitments.

Elliott plus two flips.

Possibly connected to what Malik was talking about on Periscope.

[TFloss32]

Video of S Brandon Jones committing:

https://vimeo.com/154084565

[TFloss32]

DT Jordan Elliott has committed to UT.

[TheMex]

Malik just tweeted "That's a wrap"

Sounds like we are done. uuuffffff..... that was exhausting

[DMX7]

We got Jordan Elliott. Charlie is closing f***ing Strong.

[DMX7]

I guess we won't be seeing Sisk today. :lol

[playblair]

If you want a juicy rumor, a poster on 24/7 is saying Texas will be getting three more commitments.

Elliott plus two flips.

Possibly connected to what Malik was talking about on Periscope.


Malik just tweeted "That's a wrap"

Sounds like we are done. uuuffffff..... that was exhausting

:wakeup

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

HUGE sign. We needed another stud DT. Charlie working his magic.

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[BatManu20]

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[Biily Ray Valentine]

Hearing possibly some staff news soon, as early as tonight. Not sure if this was what MJ was talking about.

[ColinB]

Another great thread almost in the books. Props to TFloss and all the other contributors. Really appreciate all the work you guys do.

[TFloss32]

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Like VY once said..."dats bootiful."

[TFloss32]

Another great thread almost in the books. Props to TFloss and all the other contributors. Really appreciate all the work you guys do.

2017 thread by Friday, bruh.

[ColinB]

2017 thread by Friday, bruh.

:toast

Already ready.

[TheMex]

2017 thread by Friday, bruh.
Fuck it, let's ride.

[playblair]

irvin smith http://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/cache/7e/bb/7ebba1cca0dc4098d2460ff6b7a05dd5.png

[benefactor]

We back.

[BatManu20]

irvin smith http://emojipedia-us.s3.amazonaws.com/cache/7e/bb/7ebba1cca0dc4098d2460ff6b7a05dd5.png

He cancelled his last in-home visit with Texas coaches last week. Think he's a Bama lock. Unless there's something idk about.

[Biily Ray Valentine]

Smith hasn't signed his LOI yet, but I think he's announcing late for some reason.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Irvin Smith is scheduled to announce today at 3:15pm. Rumor is that Alabama doesn't have room for him and has asked him to grey shirt. In response to being asked about this, Nahlin said, "smith is in play and I'll leave it at that."

[TheMex]

McCulloch just said that one more is coming.

[playblair]

Irvin Smith is scheduled to announce today at 3:15pm.


McCulloch just said that one more is coming.

irvin smith stream

http://www.nola.com/recruiting/index.ssf/2016/02/watch_irvin_smith_pick_alabama.html


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[TFloss32]

Irvin Smith is scheduled to announce today at 3:15pm. Rumor is that Alabama doesn't have room for him and has asked him to grey shirt. In response to being asked about this, Nahlin said, "smith is in play and I'll leave it at that."

That's super awkward since Smith didn't give Charlie a chance to have an in-home.

But we'll take it. Dude is a stud.

[TFloss32]

Hearing possibly some staff news soon, as early as tonight. Not sure if this was what MJ was talking about.

Could be.

He didn't say it was recruiting related.

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[Kermit]

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They don't plan to do it until after you sign.

[TFloss32]

TE Irvin Smith to Alabama.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

They don't plan to do it until after you sign.

This!

[BatManu20]

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[pgardn]

Now...

Out of all these recruits who are most likely starters?

And, will any of these guys impact the W-L's.
Charlie can't have another last year.

[benefactor]

Now...

Out of all these recruits who are most likely starters?

And, will any of these guys impact the W-L's.
Charlie can't have another last year.
:lol...come on man. Can't we just enjoy today for now? There's plenty of time to try to fire Strong again. Hell...at least wait until the spring game.

[Vito Corleone]

On offense it's got to be Collin Johnson and Shane Buschele.

On Defense it would be Eric Fowler, Brandon Jones, and DCG.

Ton of these guys are going to get lots of playing time.

[spankadelphia]

Can't be mad at the kid or Texas, anyone with half a brain saw the Fowler flip coming a mile away. Major fail on LSU's part not having a proper backup plan or even bothering to offer instate guys like De'jion Harris or Malcom Roach who could potentially play MLB. Miles is a great recruiter, but this is the 4th or 5th year in a row we have flat out whiffed on one of our most crucial positions of need.

Dontavious Jackson was the only legit MLB prospect who actually left the state. LSU should have been on him like stink on shit instead of playing footsie with a kid who can hit UT with a rock from his backyard.

[Clipper Nation]

I see Aggy got pimp-slapped by daddeh as usual. All is right with the world. :tu

:lol Sisk
:lol DesignatedT
:lol Thompson

[benefactor]

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[djohn2oo8]

Higs said Texas could be close to adding a 2017 kid.

[TheMex]

Higs said Texas could be close to adding a 2017 kid.
TFloss! 2017 thread hurry!!! Just kidding.

[yavozerb]

Now...

Out of all these recruits who are most likely starters?

And, will any of these guys impact the W-L's.
Charlie can't have another last year.

I honestly cannot see too many starters from this group for game 1 except Jones and possibly one of these incoming OL. Now as far as major PT, there is going to be quite a few guys from this class, but I see this group providing that depth which was sorely needed.

[yavozerb]

Also, thanks to floss and the rest of you guys for providing all the info. Looking forward to 2017..

[pgardn]

:lol...come on man. Can't we just enjoy today for now? There's plenty of time to try to fire Strong again. Hell...at least wait until the spring game.

Strong is obviously a great recruiter. I want him to stay. So I'm wondering what it will take to extend him. Imagine getting kids in the top 10 of the entire country again. I think we all want more days like today in the future.

[Vito Corleone]

Strong is obviously a great recruiter. I want him to stay. So I'm wondering what it will take to extend him. Imagine getting kids in the top 10 of the entire country again. I think we all want more days like today in the future.


Slow your roll.

He is a witch of a recruiter and he runs a good program, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. So far he sucks at picking a staff and he also hasn't proven he can win jack at Texas. Win some games and then we talk about extensions.

[Biggems]

So is Texas done with their recruiting? I was hoping for at least 2 CBs and 2 TEs.

Unfortunately we only got 1 of each. This was a very good haul this year. To get 15 of 19 recruits from that one weekend is just insane.

I really wanted Mark Jackson, but he would have been an embarrassment of riches at that position. And, oddly enough, I am more accepting of him at OU than A&M. I can live with losing a recruit like Jackson to OU, cause of their national status as a program.....but it would have pissed me off if he chose A&M over UT. I feel the same about Irv Smith and the DT who ended up at South Carolina.

The two that truly bother me are losing out to Baylor and Ole Miss. Both programs are shady as hell. I am disappointed that Hudson chose that sham Art Briles over Strong. I am also upset about losing DA to Ole Miss, even though we still have 2 safeties in this class.

[Hook Em 88]

Anyone have the link for the full Brandon Jones documentary? Serious question...

[bluebellmaniac]

Thank you TFloss!

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTgSbN-xY6A

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[TFloss32]

A&M fired their OL coach Dave Christiensen.

[BatManu20]

A&M fired their OL coach Dave Christiensen.

Naturally, his wife is not happy.

http://oi64.tinypic.com/2u9nwxe.jpg

[Mr. Peabody]

Awesome work on this thread as always TFloss and the rest!

[TheMex]

Of course Sumlin waited to fire him until after signing day.

[pgardn]

Slow your roll.

He is a witch of a recruiter and he runs a good program, but lets not get ahead of ourselves. So far he sucks at picking a staff and he also hasn't proven he can win jack at Texas. Win some games and then we talk about extensions.

So the question...

What does it take THIS season to extend him?

[pgardn]

Strong is obviously a great recruiter. I want him to stay. So I'm wondering what it will take to extend him. Imagine getting kids in the top 10 of the entire country again. I think we all want more days like today in the future.

[Blake]

Awesome work on this thread as always TFloss and the rest!

Speaking on behalf of the rest, you're welcome

[bluetrumpet]

This jones documentary? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q9RWU6bCgso

[TFloss32]

2017 RB Eno Benjamin (Wylie East)

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[TFloss32]

Hilariously bad recap of the 2016 class.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=292&v=lJX2IfyIrmE

[TFloss32]

Commitment video for LB Jeffrey McCulloch:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14704694

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[TFloss32]

Spring practice is starting on March 7th.

Spring game is scheduled for April 16th at 1 p.m.

The spring evaluation period starts the following week, so perfect timing for the coaches to hit the road and recruit.

[TFloss32]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTgSbN-xY6A

Biggest thing I took from this is the staff hosted 32 recruits for officials, and 24 signed (75% hit rate).

Good thing to remember when recruiting slows down again and everyone thinks Strong is behind.

[Kermit]

Biggest thing I took from this is the staff hosted 32 recruits for officials, and 24 signed (75% hit rate).

Good thing to remember when recruiting slows down again and everyone thinks Strong is behind.

The whole "evaluate players until their high school career is over and then target them" has taken some getting used to for folks.

[TFloss32]

Some post Signing Day notes from 24/7...

-DE Rahssan Thornton of Killeen Shoemaker called the staff yesterday inquiring about signing with UT. He was supposedly not happy earlier in the year about Strong waiting so long to offer him.

-a big factor in the unwillingness of RB Devwah Whaley to visit UT after de-committing from Georgia was the departure of Coach Robinson.

-DT Jordan Elliott and S Brandon Jones faxed in their LOIs before announcing their commitment publicly.

-one reason UT came up short with TE Irvin Smith was the staff's inability to win over his father who lives in Scottsdale, AZ. He did not go to Austin for Smith's visit, but he did go to Tuscaloosa. Alabama was very likely to win that recruitment anyway.

-DT Stephon Taylor left his South Carolina official visit a day early.

-Texas would not have picked up OL Zach Shackelford if weren't for Coach Wickline leaving. OL Denzel Okafor was turned off as well and Wick was a big reason he was leaning towards TCU initially. OL Austin Myers of Manvel had an early interest in UT, but pretty much eliminated UT after speaking with Wick for the first time.

-some current UT players and commitments were able to get DE Justin Madubuike on their group text late and Malik was working him hard, but it obviously wasn't enough.

-the father of DE Erick Fowler was the mystery visitor on campus last weekend.

-LB Dontavious Jackson has mentioned he ultimately chose Florida State because he wanted to be different and going out-of-state was more appealing. It's my opinion that FSU sold him hard on not being a fit when it came to defending Big XII offenses.

-Texas cancelled the official visits of DE Kelvin Lucky and S DeMarkus Acy late in the process because they felt good about the other prospects on their board.

-the A&M site reported this previously, but LB Jeffrey McCulloch did tell Sumlin during his official visit that he wouldn't be signing with them in large part due to Allen and Murray transferring out of the program.

[TFloss32]

The whole "evaluate players until their high school career is over and then target them" has taken some getting used to for folks.

Mack's approach has been difficult for fans to shake, but Charlie's process seems ideal.

It's a bit risky for my taste coming off of a 5-7 record, but if the winning ever begins, the process should only get better and better and certain kids won't be as turned off by UT being slow to offer.

It'll also put him in a position to cherry-pick along the way and start seeing more success out-of-state which was something Mack was rarely willing to try.

[TFloss32]

Not much conversation on who the new RB coach will be, but OrangeBloods is still hearing Luke Wells of Utah State as a popular candidate.

They think the position will be filled within the week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=vjvzuZE0mxs

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[TFloss32]

CBS Sports calling out Baylor:

http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/jon-solomon/25473202/open-letter-to-ken-starr-stop-stonewalling-about-baylor-rapes

[TFloss32]

Texas Monthly discusses the recruiting finishes of UT and A&M.

Talks about Hamm.

http://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/382020/

[TFloss32]

A&M 24/7 reporting their '17 QB commitment, Tate Martell, is displeased with their staff for offering another QB without telling him first.

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[The Reckoning]

haha damn so many butthurt QBs coming out of A&M

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[Hook Em 88]

Yeah D-Jax going to Florida State had nothing to do with Fowler committing to Texas. Fowler was told by the staff he'd be playing fox DE, similar to the role Naashon Hughes has. He and Dontavious would have been at different positions, Jackson was simply a player who wanted something different than what we had to offer.

[Hook Em 88]

This jones documentary? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q9RWU6bCgso

That was the one. I could only find the short clip but I knew the video was floating around. Thanks.

[Hook Em 88]

So Rasshan Thornton wanted to committ to Texas and the staff denied him?

[Hook Em 88]

Commitment video for LB Jeffrey McCulloch:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:14704694

I watched the commitment live and wow, Jeffrey is impressive with the professionalism and thankfulness he displayed during the process. Reminds me of Malik with the maturity and the physical ability to match. Safe to say the linebacker postion will be in great standing for some time.

[Bloeddyr10]

WR Damion Miller just posted on Kris Boyds Periscope (I love that thing), that he's coming for Junior Day on the 27th of February.

[TFloss32]

So Rasshan Thornton wanted to committ to Texas and the staff denied him?

I think LSU was able to shut it down.

Maybe spank can chime in from the LSU side of things.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, 2017 TE Chance McLeod of Victoria East will be in Austin for Junior Day on February 27th.

http://247sports.com/Player/Chance-McLeod-36617

[playblair]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGIgCcupg3M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d16ezWH15yM
@8:40 announcement @14:17 interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJTjzhb8kLA

[playblair]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cexKATmh6jY

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWURqw5ExEg

[playblair]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlWu2v1X0n4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qlxoKnzVcE

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPCq6y7-S5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhD744tBfY8

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[texas4ever]

Some final notes from Orangebloods:

--- Twenty-four commitments total. Two commitments on Tuesday and seven on Wednesday.

--- Texas ranks No. 13 in the team recruiting rankings. The Longhorns were at No. 39 late last night.

--- Texas signed the top class in the Big 12.

For those keeping score, as things stand right now ...

1. Texas (13)
2. Baylor (16)
3. TCU (20)
4. Oklahoma (25)
5. West Virginia (38)
6. Texas Tech (44)
7. Oklahoma State (46)
8. Iowa State (51)
9. Kansas State (72)
10. Kansas (84)

--- Six players who signed with Texas were committed elsewhere ...

De'Andre Christmas-Giles (Tennessee)
Davion Curtis (Georgia)
Chris Daniels (Oklahoma)
Jordan Elliott (Michigan, Houston, Baylor)
Erick Fowler (LSU)
Zach Shackelford (Kansas State)

--- Some background on guys who went down to the wire ...

D'andre Christmas-Giles - He was telling UT players, commits and coaches for the past few weeks he was coming. Anyone who thought he wasn't going to be a Longhorn wasn't paying attention. That includes the Aggies ... who inaccurately acted like DCG was considering them after his A&M visit. He wasn't. Not for a second, not even during his visit.

Eric Cuffee - He's been locked in for Texas for the better part of a month. Yes, he was doing some pro-Texas talking during his visit to Arkansas. No, he didn't get sent home from that trip early for recruiting for Texas. Regardless, there was never a doubt with this one.

Chris Daniels - Even when he was committed to Oklahoma, I thought this one would fall Texas' way due to Charlie Strong's connection with Daniels' family members. Truth be told, I heard a few weeks ago that this one was in the same category as Zach Shackelford - that it was in the bag, it was just a matter of when he'd announce. I hedged my comments a bit since he was still taking visits, but this one looked good for Texas all along and it's why I predicted the Longhorns to win out for a while.

Jordan Elliott - This one was obvious. Once he decommitted from Michigan, he was a Texas lock. Didn't take a brain surgeon to figure this one out.

Andrew Fitzgerald - Charlie Strong mentioned Fitzgerald in his Signing Day press conference as a dark horse candidate to be a star of the class. He mentioned his work ethic and motor.

This goes along with something I heard after Fitzgerald's official visit last month. From the War Room a couple weeks ago ...

"Finally, a quick note on another possible "sleeper" from this year's class.

"In gathering information from last weekend's official visitors, a trusted source brought up DE commitment Andrew Fitzgerald.

"'You know who may be the best of all the defensive linemen we sign? Fitzgerald,'" the source said. "'When he gets here, he may have the best motor of anyone on the team. He'll be right up there with a guy like Kirk Johnson with his motor.'"

Don't sleep on Fitzgerald, who was terrific at the Semper Fi game as well.

Erick Fowler - This one truly went down to the wire. I wrote last night that people were "cautiously optimistic" he would flip from LSU to Texas, but something about this one had me reluctant to stick my neck out too far.

I should have listened to a good source of mine, who sent me the following text early Monday morning ...

Source: "Fowler - in the boat, coming to Texas"

Me: "Something about the Fowler thing makes me uncertain. Can't put my finger on it."

Source: "I'm hearing he is 100% in the bag."

I should have put more stock in what my guy was telling me.

Brandon Jones - It's been trending Texas for a couple months and this was one in which the Longhorns simply had to hold on to win.

The talk of A&M and Baylor made it interesting down the stretch, but a text I got on Tuesday night saying Jones was 70 percent sure he was coming to Texas barring him feeling differently when waking up on Wednesday had me feeling pretty confident this one was going UT's way.

Jeffrey McCulloch - This one's been locked in for a while. Great pick-up and I like the fact that McCulloch waited to get the people who have supported him involved in his announcement.

Kyle Porter - Truth be told, any projections on Porter were no more than a guess. I leaned TCU a bit because that's where most of the chatter was and he apparently didn't do back flips on his UT official visit, but that's just Porter's personality. I did hear on Monday night that a person close to Porter advised him Texas was his best option, but with Porter it's tough to say whether or not that input had any impact. The random timing of this one was a big surprise and him picking Texas was a minor surprise.

Marcel Southall - Nothing too crazy, but a little back story on how we worked this week. We had originally planned to have our friend Rodrigo Periera lined up to cover Chris Daniels' announcement. But we knew that one was going to be Texas and Jason Howell already had a commit story written with quotes, so we sent Rodrigo to cover Southall's commitment instead. It worked out and Rodrigo did a great job, as always. I owe that dude dinner.

--- A couple guys who got away ...

Patrick Hudson - Everyone got excited about Hudson coming to Texas when some national and local writers predicted a late flip. Honestly, that had me wondering what I was missing and it sent me scrambling a bit since Hudson is so quiet and hard to read. I got word yesterday from a person who had communicated with Hudson directly that Hudson was picking Baylor and was just trying to drum up suspense. However, that conversation took place a couple days ago, so I did keep the door open a bit to the possibility of him coming to Texas. Hudson sent his LOI to Baylor very early so I think he really was just trying to build up some suspense.

Irvin Smith - Smith sent in his LOI early but didn't publicly announce for Alabama until this afternoon. Rumor has it he did have an interest in coming to Texas, but once his letter was sent in his hands were tied. Completely unconfirmed, but comes from a source I trust.

Rahssan Thornton - There was a brief moment this morning when he was on the fence about his LSU commitment. In fact, I've heard he actually communicated with the UT coaches today. He ended up signing with LSU though so it's a bit of a moot point.

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[texas4ever]

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For the better IMO!

[TheMex]

Wait... so you're saying that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my family rather than having to work at the stadium!?!??! YEEEEEESSSSSS

[TheMex]

This thread beat last year's thread by two pages. Awfully close.

[Hook Em 88]

Lampkin proved in this last signing period that your hands are never completely tied. Thornton and Irvin need to pull a Lampkin and they too could be 'Horns.

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[TFloss32]

Arkansas' RB coach just left for the Colts.

Tough spot for Whaley who didn't like Coach Robinson leaving.

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/02/05/jemal-singleton-indianapolis-colts-running-backs-coach

[TFloss32]

Wait... so you're saying that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my family rather than having to work at the stadium!?!??! YEEEEEESSSSSS

I didn't realize you were still working on game days.

Good news for you and your family.

[playblair]

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For the better IMO!


Wait... so you're saying that I get to spend Thanksgiving with my family rather than having to work at the stadium!?!??! YEEEEEESSSSSS

turrible news........... aggy gets even more national exposure................lsu/aggy = ratings............. families tune in during thanksgiving................texas must play a thanksgiving game

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