2021 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[texas4ever]

Another DC candidate pops up.

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[pgardn]

no at this moment i dont think texas could win the natty next year, but i certainly think they can win the big 12 and get into the CFP, which is far better than anything thats been done during hermans years, even though they had the talent level to do that every year hes been here



you said you think they aren't even close. i disagree.

no I did not.

I said we don’t have it now.

[texas4ever]

24/7 is reporting that current DC Chris Ash is in very strong consideration to be retained.

They're also hearing increasing buzz on Blake Gideon. He is very well respected as a special teams coach, along with experience coaching safeties. He is currently a member of the Ole Miss staff.

[GAustex]

Isn't Blake Gideon the fellow who ran behind opponents as they ran for touchdowns

[Neo.]

no I did not.

I said we don’t have it now.

o rly?


so you think Sarkissian was referring to conference championship talent?
because we are not even close to a division one championship

bet yew dewnt wanna go to the sideline and talk to the ol ball coach after det one i saiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidddd !

[Neo.]

24/7 is reporting that current DC Chris Ash is in very strong consideration to be retained.

They're also hearing increasing buzz on Blake Gideon. He is very well respected as a special teams coach, along with experience coaching safeties. He is currently a member of the Ole Miss staff.

as long as he teaches the DBs not to drop game saving INTs that would get the team to a NC game, sounds good to me tbh

but i really hope ash is retained

[Juan Grande]

Another DC candidate pops up.
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Good discussion on Arnett
https://www.si.com/college/mississippistate/football/zach-arnett-success-121820

[texas4ever]

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This is very telling to me. No way a DC would sign off on this unless we have our guy already.

[playblair]

tosh lupoi has started following ut admins............texas is about to hire the best bagman of all time..........texas is tired of losing & sees how the ncaa wont punish blue bloods........long overdue but texas is finally ready to play the $ec game...........\

look at that resume bruh............
https://247sports.com/Coach/Tosh-Lupoi-715/AllTimeRecruits/

[pgardn]

24/7 is reporting that current DC Chris Ash is in very strong consideration to be retained.

They're also hearing increasing buzz on Blake Gideon. He is very well respected as a special teams coach, along with experience coaching safeties. He is currently a member of the Ole Miss staff.

Excellent.

[pgardn]

o rly?



bet yew dewnt wanna go to the sideline and talk to the ol ball coach after det one i saiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidddd !

oops...

Touche'

That definitely reeks of a time inference on my part.
I stand saddened and corrected.
I humbly ask for an apology even though I should not be granted one.


I still believe we dont have the talent however. We will already start behind with this incoming class unless some big switches take place.

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[Neo.]

oops...

Touche'

That definitely reeks of a time inference on my part.
I stand saddened and corrected.
I humbly ask for an apology even though I should not be granted one.


I still believe we dont have the talent however. We will already start behind with this incoming class unless some big switches take place.

lol it's all fun, no apologies needed

I agree the talent right now is not enough for a natty. but I think a good coach like saban or meyer could have them legit competing within 2 years.

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He’s only drinking top shelf from now on!

[pgardn]

lol it's all fun, no apologies needed

I agree the talent right now is not enough for a natty. but I think a good coach like saban or meyer could have them legit competing within 2 years.

Agree.

But I could not be a fan.
So it’s Sark or bust for me at present.

[Biggems]

More importantly, isn't Gideon the player who dropped the absolute gimme int that would have prevented the Crabtree winning TD?

[Neo.]

More importantly, isn't Gideon the player who dropped the absolute gimme int that would have prevented the Crabtree winning TD?

yes

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying that they now expect Alabama OL coach Kyle Flood and QB/OC AJ Milwee to join the Sarkisian staff. This is pretty much what has been the consensus for a few days now from most sites. Just them giving further confirmation.

[Juan Grande]

Mike Roach unloaded on Herman's recruiting

— Since the news of Tom Herman’s dismissal, I’ve been talking to many sources trying to find out where everything went wrong. Struggles on the field played out for everyone to see, but the recruiting difficulties late were something I didn’t see coming. As I wrote in The Stampede, it’s hard to knock a guy who cashed two Top 5 classes and a Top 10 class in his first three years on campus. In talking to sources, it seems that many times Texas excelled in recruiting despite its head coach.

— Perhaps I should have known right off the bat. When Herman was first hired, the reputation he had as a recruiter was fantastic. When I started calling around to gather reaction from coaches and recruits in the Houston area, I didn’t quite get the excitement I expected. In fact, some outright rolled their eyes when I asked about him. In Monday’s edition of The Stampede, I wrote about how arrogance and a lack of self-awareness plagued Herman and that was magnified at Texas.

— One source I spoke with who was close to Herman at Texas said he felt that his ego got the best of him. “Coming from Houston and Ohio State, he expected everything to be easy. When he faced adversity he didn’t know what to do.” For Herman, having some strong recruiters near him made up for it. Tim Beck was involved in just about everything Texas did in recruiting and covered up a lot of those issues. When Herb Hand was hired, Beck would go along on offensive line prospects and close. One such story I was told concerns Jaylen Garth. He was pretty much a slam dunk for Texas from the beginning, but Hand couldn’t quite close the deal. Because of his relationship with Roschon Johnson, Beck was able to step in and close it. As I came to find out, that type of pack recruiting was common.

— One former staffer I spoke with said the struggles in recruiting weren’t because the previous staff was great and the new staff was bad. They said that the old staff recruited well together, and gang recruited top kids. It was something they learned while at Houston because there were times when Herman wasn’t as involved with the recruiting effort. There were also times he meddled where he shouldn’t. The source told me that Drew Mehringer and Corby Meekins never got the credit they deserved because they were handcuffed on players at the position. Herman’s background was in coaching wide receivers and he wanted to have more oversight on that position than anything else. That caused Texas to stall or delay on targets like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Marvin Mims. It was the reason Texas was late offering Jordan Whittington and initially offered him on defense. Even Garrett Wilson was in question when others on the staff wanted to move forward with an offer. Herman loved size in his receivers and valued it over the insane production of those previously mentioned.

— Many times, recruits mentioned that Tom Herman wasn’t as involved in the day-to-day recruitment like Lincoln Riley and Jimbo Fisher were. A former Texas staffer confirmed that Herman saw his role as primarily a closer. One source told me “Good head coaches recruit just as hard assistants do on the daily. It’s not just about the 20-minute meeting that you have with them on an unofficial visit.” In his role as a closer, Herman overestimated his position. One story that sticks out to me is the recruitment of Noah Cain. I had an excellent source near the four-star running back, and he told me that Noah agonized all night over the decision, but Tim Beck and Stan Drayton were bringing it home for Texas. After almost being ready to make the decision, Cain stalled one last time and Herman “blew his top” on him in a phone call. From that moment, the decision for Cain to move on and pick Penn State became easy and left a bad taste in the mouth of Cain’s parents.

https://247sports.com/college/texas/Article/Tom-Herman-recruiting-Texas-Longhorns-Football-Mike-at-night-158593985/

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[Billybass]

Kyle Flood is reported to be coming to Texas !!! Hell yes !

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[woofwoof]

Background on Becton....

https://calbears.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/torre-becton/4135

[texas4ever]

Background on Becton....

https://calbears.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/torre-becton/4135

IT is saying he will be the strength coach. They expect Sark to hire a separate conditioning coach and split duties like Bama does.

[texas4ever]

Things are looking much better for Grad transfer CB Darion Dunn sticking with Texas after Sark reached out to him recently. Gerry Hamilton reported this earlier today. OU and TCU have been talking to him.

[woofwoof]

Would love to have a conditioning coach from Oregon in the Chip Kelly days.

[texas4ever]

https://youtu.be/GRT6w8dMpUI

[Tx4Life]

Would love to have a conditioning coach from Oregon in the Chip Kelly days.

Jim Radcliffe

https://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/3717703-jim-radcliffe-strength-and-conditioning-coach

Oregon Ducks Use Speed School

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/9630732/oregon-ducks-use-speed-school-train-fastest-offense-espn-magazine

[woofwoof]

Jim Radcliffe

https://teamusa.usahockey.com/page/show/3717703-jim-radcliffe-strength-and-conditioning-coach

Oregon Ducks Use Speed School

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/9630732/oregon-ducks-use-speed-school-train-fastest-offense-espn-magazine

exactly... thanks for that. But a good combination of speed work, even for lineman, would be good with a solid weight "rah rah" guy. Those 2 together could make some monsters. appreciate the effort in that research

[Tx4Life]

exactly... thanks for that. But a good combination of speed work, even for lineman, would be good with a solid weight "rah rah" guy. Those 2 together could make some monsters. appreciate the effort in that research

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[texas4ever]

WR Evan Stewart

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https://247sports.com/Player/Evan-Stewart-46096676/

[texas4ever]

The Ol' Chipster says to keep an eye on Dan Quinn for DC at Texas. He was told Quinn wants to get back into coaching the college game and is interested in the Texas DC job.

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[Juan Grande]

There was some grumbling the new DC might be Pete Golding, who Saban is reportedly considering running off
Their defense did slip some this season - from 9th in DFEI last season to 34th
But 247 says it wont happen

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I like it

[Juan Grande]

Football Scoop says Sark has made Corey Raymond (LSU cb coach) a serious offer
He is a top shelf recruiter

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[texas4ever]

Football Scoop says Sark has made Corey Raymond (LSU cb coach) a serious offer
He is a top shelf recruiter

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[rjv]

Mike Roach unloaded on Herman's recruiting
https://247sports.com/college/texas/Article/Tom-Herman-recruiting-Texas-Longhorns-Football-Mike-at-night-158593985/

texas, for now at least, has an advantage over all other schools because of its reputation and strong traditions. of course, being located in austin also helps. but if texas doesn't get back on track with winning soon one has to wonder how younger players, who did not grow up seeing texas as a winner, will be drawn to the program for that reason.

[woofwoof]

I feel ya RJV, but Texas isn't like Tech or Kansas State. Purely just having the name "TEXAS" on the front of the jersey and the colors, traditions, plus past excellence in VY and "old-timers" talking about Earl and Ricky... it is hard to say Texas will ever be in a baddddd place. Well worse off than this. I mean seriously, it's been 10 years of mediocrity/flat out embarrassing games to be a fan of, but we are still getting commitments from players like Quinn Ewers, JaTavion Sanders, Bijan, even though not Quinn isn't currently committed, Bijan is a man who could've went anywhere.

[Billybass]

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=TX

you need to look at top recruits in Texas last year. We got our ass KICKED ! It is embarrassing. Herman was miserable at recruiting that cycle, and was getting his ass handed to him again this cycle.

Hopefully Sark can get it turned around. Like rjv said he HAS to win. I think he will do a good job, but wonder if has what it takes to compete with OU.

A few top recruits will always come here, but a few is not gonna get us where we can compete for the nattys. we need to retain Texas talent, if we keep our top Texas talent and get a couple from other states we’ll be fine.

only way for that to happen is start winning.

[texas4ever]

From Ketch:

In talking to a couple of different sources about the vacant defensive backs job, I've been told that current Tennessee defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley (https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/derrick-ansley/3291) is a coach of interest for Steve Sarkisian.

One source I spoke with on Thursday night believes that Ansley is ahead of LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymomd, who I will have more in tonight's War Room.

Ansley has three things really going for him.

a. He's a monster defensive backs coach and regarded as one of the best young defensive coordinators in college football.

b. He's a monster recruiter.

c. He's a Jimmy Sexton client.

d. He wants out of Tennessee from what we're hearing.

[Hook Em 88]

From Ketch:

In talking to a couple of different sources about the vacant defensive backs job, I've been told that current Tennessee defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley (https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/derrick-ansley/3291) is a coach of interest for Steve Sarkisian.

One source I spoke with on Thursday night believes that Ansley is ahead of LSU cornerbacks coach Corey Raymomd, who I will have more in tonight's War Room.

Ansley has three things really going for him.

a. He's a monster defensive backs coach and regarded as one of the best young defensive coordinators in college football.

b. He's a monster recruiter.

c. He's a Jimmy Sexton client.

d. He wants out of Tennessee from what we're hearing.

I think the hire of Corey Raymond would turn some more recruits heads taking the coach responsible for continuing to turn out all the DB’s at LSU. Hopefully we grab whoever was Sarks first option.

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[Hook Em 88]

Unbelievable the mess Herman left us in with this year’s recruiting class. Had no clue until now that Bama has 7 players in their class from Texas and every single one of them blue chips that we either had committed or led for at one point and time with exception of Jaedon Roberts. Such a letdown. Hope Sark has some tricks up his sleeve to end this cycle.

[Juan Grande]

texas, for now at least, .....

lol, how long you guys been uttering that qualifier?

[texas4ever]

Horns 24/7

— One intriguing name to keep an eye on as a possible receivers coach candidate for Steve Sarkisian would be his former BYU teammate - Dennis Simmons, who just happens to be the receivers coach at Oklahoma.


Sources told Horns247 Sarkisian has an interest in Simmons, who played linebacker at BYU in the mid-1990s when Sarkisian played quarterback for the Cougars under LaVelle Edwards.


Simmons' first big break in coaching came with Mike Leach at Texas Tech as a quality control analyst and then as receivers coach, helping Michael Crabtree earn the 2009 Biletnikoff Award. Simmons went with Ruffin McNeill and Lincoln Riley from Texas Tech to East Carolina (2010-11) before rejoining Leach at Washington State (2012-14).


In 2015, Simmons joined Oklahoma's staff, helping Dede Westbrook win the Biletnikoff Award in 2016 and helping Ceedee Lamb win the Biletnikoff Award in 2019. Simmons added the title of associate head coach at OU in the spring of 2019.


It wouldn't be easy to lure Simmons away from OU, but we're hearing Sark has an interest in his former BYU teammate, who is considered a strong recruiter.

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas

Dennis Simmons is beginning to surface as a possible option as a wide receivers coach. He was teammates with Steve Sarkisian at BYU.


Nick Saban has tried on two different occasions to hire him away, but Simmons has stayed with Riley and Oklahoma.


Simmons has coached with and under Lincoln Riley for over a decade at this point.


To this point, it's been considered highly unlikely Simmons would leave Oklahoma.


if you are Sarkisian, it's worth the effort. Simmons has been one of the best wide receiver recruiters in the CFB the last few years. He has long standing relationships with Texas high school coaches, is a volume recruiter outside of his position and is very good friends with influential position instructors in the state.

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Thank you for keeping the thread going, fam.

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Freeman's off the list, he is headed to Irish.

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[crawdad]

Terry Joseph is joining Sark's staff.

https://footballscoop.com/news/breaking-texas-keys-in-on-top-notre-dame-assistant-coach/

[crawdad]

Terry Joseph is joining Sark's staff.

https://footballscoop.com/news/breaking-texas-keys-in-on-top-notre-dame-assistant-coach/

247 is saying it as well

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[Billybass]

Went to the Denton Ryan game last night...Mansfield Summit double teamed JaTavion all night. Quiet game for him. Billy Bowman put on a show. Kids a baller. Sure wish we hadn’t lost his commitment, especially to OU.

State championship game next weekend ! Second in a row for Ryan, hopefully better results this year

[crawdad]

Matt Campbell to interview for Jets opening.

[texas4ever]

Bo knows

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[texas4ever]

https://youtu.be/d5Tnuch0-M0

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying that Dan Quinn is more than likely staying in the NFL. IMO, it's the Alabama DC. It just makes sense.

[bluetrumpet]

Texas, what is your guess for all the new coaching staff hires? Any of them elite recruiters? I’ve seen so many names pop up that it’s getting confusing.

[texas4ever]

Texas, what is your guess for all the new coaching staff hires? Any of them elite recruiters? I’ve seen so many names pop up that it’s getting confusing.

So far the staff is turning out to be way better from a recruiting standpoint than Herman's, IMO. We need to see how it finishes out. Bo Davis is considered an A+ recruiter. I'd love for Texas to get Jeff Banks from the Tide to Coach TE.

[Billybass]

Texas, thank you for all you do! Definitely enjoy this site !

[texas4ever]

Happy for AJ!

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[Juan Grande]

IT thinks LJ Johnson trends our way since the Sark announcement. We speak to him daily. Sarkisian, Drayton, Bryan Carrington and Brandon Harris all working on him

Gerry Hamilton, however, thinks he is trending toward anm

[pgardn]

IT thinks LJ Johnson trends our way since the Sark announcement. We speak to him daily. Sarkisian, Drayton, Bryan Carrington and Brandon Harris all working on him

Gerry Hamilton, however, thinks he is trending toward anm

I really miss those Carrington tweets...

[pgardn]

IT thinks LJ Johnson trends our way since the Sark announcement. We speak to him daily. Sarkisian, Drayton, Bryan Carrington and Brandon Harris all working on him

Gerry Hamilton, however, thinks he is trending toward anm

Spiller will be a Junior and ATM has a very good offensive line.
I can see this as a destination unless we can convince our oline can actually block or will be able to...

[texas4ever]

From IT:

Non-update update.


To our knowledge things have not heated up with Arnett.


That leads us to believe barring a total unknown Golding is the most likely, but we haven’t heard that definitively. Call that an educated guess.


Previously we’d heard Golding would want to bring CB coach Karl Scott but Saban might have something to say about it. Saban is the de facto DB coach so if he wants to keep Scott that’s saying something. If he doesn’t want to keep Scott, it just means he’s the de facto DB coach.


Scott and Golding have formed a partnership over the years. Scott’s from Houston and has coached in the state. He makes a lot of sense for the position. However, everything we’ve heard regarding the duo is speculation.


Try as we might, we haven’t heard anything recent on Raymond or Ansley.

[texas4ever]

They also said any rumors of Drayton joining Urban in the NFL can be put to bed. Drayton is happy at Texas.

[texas4ever]

Roach said Texas might be in play for WR Xavier Worthy (Fresno, CA). He signed with Michigan and there could be an issue with him enrolling early there and he may ask for his release. Sark was his primary recruiter at Alabama.

https://247sports.com/Player/Xavier-Worthy-46085856/

It also looks like CB Ishmael Ibraheem's court date is this week and the charges are expected to be dismissed. It sounds like Texas probably will keep him as part of this class.

https://247sports.com/Player/Ishmael-Ibraheem-46059429/

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[bluetrumpet]

How quick are you guys thinking that the hires become official and when do we get the next commit?

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[Juan Grande]

How quick are you guys thinking that the hires become official and when do we get the next commit?

1. After Monday Night
2. If not then, perhaps as NFL teams are eliminated

[texas4ever]

24/7:

I’ve been told there have been substantial conversations between Tosh Lupoi and Texas. From what I know, if he wants a job there’s an opening here from him. He and Sark are close but I’ve been told it is not for any play calling duties on defense. As I reported last week, Lupoi really wants to come back as a DC and play caller to get back on track towards being a head coach.


One school to watch out for is Oregon. The Ducks have a DC opening and head coach Mario Cristobal is also close with Lupoi. Lupoi also has family in the Pacific Northwest so Oregon would be very intriguing. If Cristobal offers him play calling duties that could be a wrap.


I’m told he’s still mulling over options.

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A couple notes:

1- There is a growing feeling from a few boards that WR coach Andre Coleman likely will be retained. I'm not 100% sure whether this will be as an on the field coach or as an analysis.

2- Inside Texas is saying the door isn't completely closed with Ewers.

3- Expect pretty much the entire coaching staff to be finished up and named by the end of the week.

4- LJ Johnson's recruitment may have swung back in favor of Aggy, per IT. He should be enrolling somewhere by 1/19. So this will be over shortly.

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[GAustex]

Fowler and Herbstreet talking up Sarkisian

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[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is not expecting Arnett or Golding to be named DC. They are not expecting a DC to be named today.

Per 24/7, it's looking like Ash may be headed to Florida. However, he has not been told anything official from Texas and still remains a candidate at DC.

Pretty much, no one knows anything about the DC.

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Texas finishes ranked 19th in the final AP poll.

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FYI- Texas' press conference with new head coach Sark is today at 4pm on LHN.

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[Trill Clinton]

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Time to play big bank takes little bank

[billfromlaketravis]

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Where's the Fake Army Marching Band?! - Jimbo Fisher

[texas4ever]

Texas adds a commit from 2022 WR Armani Winfield (Lewisville, TX)

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https://247sports.com/Player/Armani-Winfield-46056649/

[billfromlaketravis]

It feels like the fish are going to start jumping in the boat in Austin.

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[bluetrumpet]

Damn that’s huge considering he was pretty locked into Ohio State! Wish we could figure out this DC things so we can start working on recruits

[texas4ever]

2021 RB Commit Jonathon Brooks

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[texas4ever]

Former OU WR Charleston Rambo transfers to Miami.

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[Billybass]

It feels like the fish are going to start jumping in the boat in Austin.
Where you been ? Good to see you posting again

[Billybass]

2021 RB Commit Jonathon Brooks

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come on back Ewers !

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[woofwoof]

Texas4ever, just want to thank you for the work you are doing. I've bookmarked 3 sites for my browser to open to. 1) 247horns page, 2) Spurstalk horns page 3) IT... when in doubt I have to come here. my friend and I share accts on the other 2 sites and truly, with your connection to Twitter, you put out more posts of substance. I don't believe in social media so I don't have any of them, so the content you provide is awesome. Great Job and thanks.

[billfromlaketravis]

Where you been ? Good to see you posting again

I just couldn't do it anymore with Herman and the stupefying losses.

It's a small miracle Texas held on to Sanders. He could be the best TE since Finley or a first round pick DE. It's really up to the new staff. The 2021 class ain't great, but there could be some nice pieces.

[Tx4Life]

Texas4ever, just want to thank you for the work you are doing. I've bookmarked 3 sites for my browser to open to. 1) 247horns page, 2) Spurstalk horns page 3) IT... when in doubt I have to come here. my friend and I share accts on the other 2 sites and truly, with your connection to Twitter, you put out more posts of substance. I don't believe in social media so I don't have any of them, so the content you provide is awesome. Great Job and thanks.

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[Billybass]

I just couldn't do it anymore with Herman and the stupefying losses.

It's a small miracle Texas held on to Sanders. He could be the best TE since Finley or a first round pick DE. It's really up to the new staff. The 2021 class ain't great, but there could be some nice pieces.

yes, the last year was especially tough with Herman. The losses were bad, but when all the top recruits left, that was even worse for me.

And you are right about Sanders. I’ve watched him a lot (got a grandson on the Ryan team) and he is a good guy besides being a top talent. Really looking forward to what Sark can do with him.

[Juan Grande]

Not official yet but Bama folks confirming Wiggins will join Flood and Milwee in Austin. They seem to have known this longer than we have


Banks and Golding are the unknowns

[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/TaylorEstes247/status/1349143320715472896

[Juan Grande]

LSU 247 is saying Arnett was not offered the job.

[Juan Grande]

This may be why Arnett was not offered by LSU

https://twitter.com/JohnDBrice1/status/1349169018700247041

[texas4ever]

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[texas4ever]

Not official yet but Bama folks confirming Wiggins will join Flood and Milwee in Austin. They seem to have known this longer than we have


Banks and Golding are the unknowns

There were some rumors yesterday that Wiggins was in. That must mean two WR coaches with him and Coleman.

[Juan Grande]

There were some rumors yesterday that Wiggins was in. That must mean two WR coaches with him and Coleman.

Or maybe Coleman will be retained as an analyst?

[texas4ever]

Arnett must not give strong first impressions. However, with the stink at LSU right now, I wouldn't read too much into it.

As stated above his buyout might be an issue. I think he needs a few more skins on the wall to actually get a gig at a big time program, but then what do i know.

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[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/CoachDreColeman/status/1349021625073676290

Coleman's eyes were supposed to have been about Worthy who has already signed with Michigan but is trying to get out of it
I have seen him compared to Deshean Jackson which is pretty exciting if true
Sark almost got him to flip to Alabama at the early signing time
But not sure that the covid free transfer rule is open to 2021s

https://247sports.com/player/xavier-worthy-46085856/

[texas4ever]

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[billfromlaketravis]

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Jimbo isn't going to like that picture of John King posing for a picture with Sark.

[texas4ever]

Gerry Hamilton saying Bo Davis, Terry Joseph and Blake Gideon are in town.

Coach AJ Milwee is in town too, per Justin Wells.

[texas4ever]

Mid-year guys started showing up yesterday.

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[billfromlaketravis]

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Not a short drive from Katy. He must really like Pinkerton's.

I'm sure he'll be able to comfort himself in a giant pile of Franklin's.

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas noted earlier today Juco CB Darrion Dunn made it to Austin. OU with a swing and a miss.

[texas4ever]

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[Juan Grande]

Milwee, Davis, Joseph and Gideon all arrived today
Unclear on the status of Wiggins

https://twitter.com/Ianfitzespn/status/1349511512608661507

[Neo.]

Milwee, Davis, Joseph and Gideon all arrived today
Unclear on the status of Wiggins

https://twitter.com/Ianfitzespn/status/1349511512608661507

:clap :clap :clap

[DMX7]

Milwee, Davis, Joseph and Gideon all arrived today
Unclear on the status of Wiggins

https://twitter.com/Ianfitzespn/status/1349511512608661507

We need to do some work in the transfer market. Great coaching without enough talent won't win early for Sark.

[pgardn]

We need to do some work in the transfer market. Great coaching without enough talent won't win early for Sark.

Absolutely.

And the D needs help.

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying Alabama TE coach Jeff Banks is still an option to join Sarks staff at Texas.

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying Alabama TE coach Jeff Banks is still an option to join Sarks staff at Texas.

Banks makes 800k at Alabama, so Texas must have ponied up big time, if they somehow get him to make the move.

[woofwoof]

I'd love to see Sarks' offensive wishlist for the 2021 class... oops meant 2022

[Juan Grande]

Inside Texas is saying Alabama TE coach Jeff Banks is still an option to join Sarks staff at Texas.

Banks is an interesting guy. On the one hand he is both a good recruiter and good coach. The nice 1-2 punch.
On the other hand, his off field life reads like a movie script.

[texas4ever]

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[texas4ever]

Texas offers 2022 S Jacoby Mathews (Ponchatoula, LA)

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https://247sports.com/Player/Jacoby-Mathews-46082680/

[Juan Grande]

Arnett seems out
What would you think of Jeremy Pruit as DC?
Might be a tricky show cause to navigate, but he can definitely recruit
https://247sports.com/Coach/Jeremy-Pruitt-267/AllTimeRecruits/


https://twitter.com/TalkinVAWLS_pod/status/1349522700583239687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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[Juan Grande]

Sark is supposed to have a pipeline to Mater Dei
For example WR CJ Williams
https://247sports.com/Player/CJ-Williams-46082278/

And these two West Coast WRs contacted us after watching the Bama-Ohio St game
https://247sports.com/player/tobias-merriweather-46059232/
https://247sports.com/player/darrius-clemons-46058500/

[texas4ever]

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[texas4ever]

Sark's interview last night on SVP.


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

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying Alabama TE coach Jeff Banks is still an option to join Sarks staff at Texas.

Ketchum is saying Texas is more than in the mix for Banks:

New Texas coach Steve Sarkisian has identified Alabama tight ends/special teams coach Jeff Banks as a must-have target for his new staff and the Longhorns could be on the verge of adding one of the most impactful recruiters in the nation.


Multiple sources with knowledge of Banks' situation at Alabama believe that it would take a significant increase from the $700,000+ per year he's already making at Alabama.


While a specific amount of the offer is unknown, we were told that it is believed to be substantial.


There's a sense behind the scenes that Banks could be on the cusp of accepting the offer as of Wednesday night.

[Billybass]

Sark is supposed to have a pipeline to Mater Dei
For example WR CJ Williams
https://247sports.com/Player/CJ-Williams-46082278/

And these two West Coast WRs contacted us after watching the Bama-Ohio St game
https://247sports.com/player/tobias-merriweather-46059232/
https://247sports.com/player/darrius-clemons-46058500/

Juan, appreciate your input ! Between you and Texas4ever this site is GREAT !

[billfromlaketravis]

Banks is in per multiple outlets including Inside Texas.

https://i.imgur.com/GVFbI3L.jpg

[texas4ever]

Boom!

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[texas4ever]

Pony up indeed!

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[bluetrumpet]

Damn! We are poaching a ton of coaches from Bama...heard we were looking at their DC as well. Not sure if that’s a good thing though

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas is saying Texas is zeroing in on Alabama DC Pete Golding to become Texas' next DC. There is a seven figure buyout on his contract, but with the hiring of Banks, money doesn't seem to be a barrier.

[bluetrumpet]

What are your thoughts on Golding?

[Billybass]

Money wasn’t an issue when Ags got Jimbo. Running with the big dogs ain’t cheap.

[Dennis the Menace]

Championship level coaching isn’t cheap. Either pay up or lower your expectations.

[Dennis the Menace]

Really puts into perspective how much confidence these coaches have in Sark by leaving Saban for him.

Might as well order the uhaul services as one big bundle. Wonder how the brockermeyers feel right now.... lol

[DesignatedT]

Nice staff so far.

[texas4ever]

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https://247sports.com/Player/Rueben-Owens-46086843/

[Trill Clinton]

Make it rain

[DesignatedT]

Not really impressed with Golding though tbh. Guy wasn't nearly as good as Pruitt or Kirby at Bama.

[pgardn]

Wow

what happened to getting Sabin or Dabo or urban or else we were toast?

Defense in the Big 12 requires depth. We need to get moving.

[Kermit]

Wow

what happened to getting Sabin or Dabo or urban or else we were toast?

Defense in the Big 12 requires depth. We need to get moving.

CDC got some big checks is what happened.

[pgardn]

CDC got some big checks is what happened.

but he missed his target(s), or the board’s target.
A lot of wasted checks?

well by golly I can’t wait to find out. i’ll still be here.
that’s probably not an exciting development.

[Juan Grande]

Cannot help we are finally going to get back up there where (I strongly feel) we belong

https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1349859687177437184

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[pgardn]

Cannot help we are finally going to get back up there where (I strongly feel) we belong

https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX/status/1349859687177437184

The Brocks said no.
Get em back along with Ewers and I will begin to believe.

[Eastexhorn]

IMO Ewers good chance, Brocks not so much.

[Eastexhorn]

Wow

what happened to getting Sabin or Dabo or urban or else we were toast?

Defense in the Big 12 requires depth. We need to get moving.

Depth is good at DL and LB DB is a littlethim at present. Two DBS unsigned will help if they sign.

[Billybass]

IMO Ewers good chance, Brocks not so much.
There will be other lineman, and the brocks are just the latest in a long line of OL failures. Before them was Little, and before him was Mathews. It’s been a while since we could get Texas top OL recruits.
I’m hoping that trend is going to stop.

[bluetrumpet]

Ingram has entered the portal :/

[DMX7]

Ingram has entered the portal :/

We knew about that one though. He didn’t play in the bowl.

[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/Sharkisian/status/1349812829612892160

[Juan Grande]

The Brocks said no.
Get em back along with Ewers and I will begin to believe.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EroMaPJXIAEk0ac?format=jpg&name=small

[Juan Grande]

What are your thoughts on Golding?

His DFEI slipped from 10th in 2019 to 20th in 2020


"DFEI ratings (DFEI) represent the per-possession scoring advantage each team's defense would be expected to have on a neutral field against an average offense. Current DFEI ratings are based on opponent-adjusted results to date with no preseason projection weight"

[Juan Grande]

I have read some negative comments from Alabama fans about Golding

On the other hand, there are these guys ....

https://twitter.com/cjogara/status/1349012121099579392
https://twitter.com/mikerodak/status/1348900058675220480
https://twitter.com/CoachingMSmith/status/1348857313466208257

[texas4ever]

Ingram has entered the portal :/

Hopefully helps with LJ.

[texas4ever]

Inside Texas has learned that Texas player personnel director Derek Chang has been relieved of his duties as of yesterday.

[Juan Grande]

Sounds like Ash to the Jags is confirmed (Higdon)

[Juan Grande]

Inside Texas has learned that Texas player personnel director Derek Chang has been relieved of his duties as of yesterday.

Lovo too, who was apparently one of the staff leakers

[Hook Em 88]

Lovo too, who was apparently one of the staff leakers
What you mean?

[Trill Clinton]

What you mean?

He leaked info to the press. Specifically Anwar Richardson from OB.

[bluetrumpet]

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[Juan Grande]

What you mean?

Fernando Lovo was the "Director of Football Operations" or sometimes called the "Football Chief of Staff" but it looks like he has already been scrubbed from the Texas Athletics website

[bluetrumpet]

He’s joining the Jags staff

[Juan Grande]

Turns out Lanning and Sark have the same agent
And apparently this made negotiating somewhat easier
So it sounds like Sark has his guy
Quite the staff he is putting together

They played this season, Alabama hung 41 on them but here is an article from PFF about what Georgia did
https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-film-room-georgias-defense-dominates-and-alabama-still-scored-41-points

In terms of modern defensive stats, they were #12 in DFEI this season and were #3 in 2019. Tops in the SEC

And he obviously must have impressed Sark

[texas4ever]

Texas DB Jalen Green enters the transfer portal.

[texas4ever]

Lanning >>>>>>Golding, IMO.

[Juan Grande]

About that idea .... never mind


https://twitter.com/Mansell247/status/1350241803094646786

[Eastexhorn]

Lanning will proabily replace Goldingat later date.

[texas4ever]

RB LJ Johnson is having a student visit to Aggy today. More than likely he will be committing to them. Several CBs in to Aggy today, including Wiltfong.

[texas4ever]

Sounds like Ash to the Jags is confirmed (Higdon)

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[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/dchang10/status/1350134149995237377

[Juan Grande]

Lanning’s agent saw an opportunity


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er5mFlRWMAAS8WE?format=jpg&name=medium

[bluetrumpet]

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[rogcl1]

I hope UT concentrates on the Westlake QB and lets Ewers go freeze through the Ohio winters. Klubnik seems to be a better athlete with more versatility and escape capability and just seems to carry himself really well. Ewers and southlake did not handle the defensive pressure all that well although he did throw some nice balls and also some not so nice.. Fun game to watch.

[Juan Grande]

Mike Roach (247) says another name is Johnny Nansen who worked with Sark on the West Coast. He's worked at Idaho, Washington, USC and UCLA. Position unclear.

[texas4ever]

https://youtu.be/2oaKOlvskwc

[texas4ever]

I hope UT concentrates on the Westlake QB and lets Ewers go freeze through the Ohio winters. Klubnik seems to be a better athlete with more versatility and escape capability and just seems to carry himself really well. Ewers and southlake did not handle the defensive pressure all that well although he did throw some nice balls and also some not so nice.. Fun game to watch.

Ewers is still number 1 on the big board. Klubnik will be a baller no doubt. Westlake’s defense is number one in the state and allows only 5 point per game this year, so I wouldn’t put all of Southlakes issues on the QB.

[texas4ever]

From OrangeBloods

Our Rivals partner BamaInsider.com is reporting that Steve Sarkisian has made a substantial financial offer to Alabama defensive coordinator Pete Golding and that Alabama head coach Nick Saban is fighting to keep him.

Orangebloods reported going into the weekend that Golding was front and center in Sarkisian's plans and now we'll wait to see what Golding decides to do.

One source with knowledge of the situation felt good about UT's positioning as of last night.

We'll keep you posted.

[Eastexhorn]

Ewers vs Klubnik next season will tell.No doubt who was best in head to head meeting 18-20 O incpts.

[bluetrumpet]

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[rogcl1]

Ewers is still number 1 on the big board. Klubnik will be a baller no doubt. Westlake’s defense is number one in the state and allows only 5 point per game this year, so I wouldn’t put all of Southlakes issues on the QB.

Obviously Ewers throws a beautiful ball and with protection is deadly, but it looks to me like Klubnik is faster and maybe can escape pressure better and do more than pass if needed. Both should have a very good future. Do they play next year or just chance meeting in playoffs. What a fun game to watch.

[Vito Corleone]

Obviously Ewers throws a beautiful ball and with protection is deadly, but it looks to me like Klubnik is faster and maybe can escape pressure better and do more than pass if needed. Both should have a very good future. Do they play next year or just chance meeting in playoffs. What a fun game to watch.

Ewers is a very good runner, he is not what I would call Colt McCoy good, but he can run when needed. This however is not his strength.

Ewers can make every throw on the tree. He makes great decisions, and his biggest asset is his incredibly quick release. He is right up there with Trevor Lawrence as a passer.

[Eastexhorn]

He also threw two picks.

[Vito Corleone]

He also threw two picks.

I wasn't concerned about that because he was facing one of the best defenses in the state and if you watched the game, he had zero time to throw the ball most every time he dropped back. It's still a team game and he needs help from the oline to do his job.

[Eastexhorn]

Sounds like Texas.Every QB needs protection some more than others. Two picks to meis saying did not protect the ball.
Next season will tell then a third QB might be better time tells.

I remember a all world went to texas and was beat out by a third all district QB high school to Univ. is sometimes a big jump.

[texas4ever]

Let's see how the dominoes start to fall now....

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[Juan Grande]

heh

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1351218543350738947

[bluetrumpet]

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[Juan Grande]

Kwiatkowski’ became the DC at Boise St in 2010
Here are his defensive ranks using FEI and SP

2010: 2nd (FEI), 6th (SP)
2011: 24th, 15th
2912: 19th, 19th
2013: 68th, 58th
2014 (hired by UW): 23rd, 31st
2015: 5th, 27th
2016: 6th, 4th
2017: 14th, 13th
2018: 8th, 4th
2019: 16th, 24th
2020: 65th, 10th (just 4g total)

They only played 4 games in 2020 and were missing many defenders to covid-related stuff in the last game which skewed those stats

[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/OrygunMallard/status/1351425771403948033

https://twitter.com/cjvogel3/status/1351404597605261312

[Juan Grande]

Washington played Alabama in the playoffs in 2016
Bama's offense was the usual unit full of 5-stars unit (this was the 13-0 team with Hurts at QB and Lane Kiffin as OC)
Bama won 24-7 by scoring off UW turnovers, including a pick-6. The Wash defense gave them fits
At the time Sarkisian was an Offensive Analyst and interim OC for Alabama -- I guess he remembered that defense
https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400876107

[Tx4Life]

FootballScoop can confirm Kwiatkowski is headed to Austin.


https://footballscoop.com/news/texas-reportedly-targeting-washingtons-pete-kwiatkowski-as-defensive-coordinator/ (https://footballscoop.com/news/texas-reportedly-targeting-washingtons-pete-kwiatkowski-as-defensive-coordinator/)

[Billybass]

FootballScoop can confirm Kwiatkowski is headed to Austin.


https://footballscoop.com/news/texas-reportedly-targeting-washingtons-pete-kwiatkowski-as-defensive-coordinator/ (https://footballscoop.com/news/texas-reportedly-targeting-washingtons-pete-kwiatkowski-as-defensive-coordinator/)
Hell yes !!! This guy has some serious cred. Things are definitely looking up !

[Vito Corleone]

Last season I felt Herman did a great job retooling with assistants I liked his coordinators more than I liked him. This go around I love most every hire and I have great faith in Sark as a play caller and Washington as a DC. This might be the best group of coaches Texas has ever started out with.

[Juan Grande]

Edge rusher Garfield Lawrence from Tyler getting CBs to Texas
https://247sports.com/Player/Garfield-Lawrence-46094670/

Here is what Gerry Hamilton wrote about him --

"Lawrence, who I met at a satellite camp in Kilgore two years ago, was a young man with a death gripe handshake, that looked you in the eyes. The gangly tight end/OLB always had the frame, he just needed time. Former HC Kurt Traylor once said, “he could be a star with the right development and growth.” Traylor is looking pretty smart today. This recruitment won’t last very long if Texas really wants him."

[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/J_Whitt3/status/1351330677082488836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

[Eastexhorn]

Looks like Sark was serious when he said DE needed shoreing up.

[Juan Grande]

transfer Ray Thornton

https://twitter.com/Raymeen_/status/1351769533393088513
https://twitter.com/RealJSibley/status/1236349666658312193

[Juan Grande]

New OL coach Flood is making offers to the top 2022 OLs, including 3 of the top 10 nationally
#1 https://247sports.com/player/zach-rice-46086346/
#2 https://247sports.com/player/gunner-givens-46094025/
#8 https://247sports.com/player/jacob-allen-46058503/
Banks was already recruiting them to Bama. Hand had not offered.

Plus the in-state guys
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/kameron-dewberry-218772
https://247sports.com/Player/Kelvin-Banks-46082828/

[Juan Grande]

Terry Joseph is also contacting DBs --
Chace Biddle of Garland
Denver Harris of Galena Park North Shore
Zion Branch of Bishop Gorman, Safety
Lando Hullaby
Kyron Chambers of SOC

[Juan Grande]

https://twitter.com/kbohls/status/1351905104597835776

[Eastexhorn]

New OL coach Flood is making offers to the top 2022 OLs, including 3 of the top 10 nationally
#1 https://247sports.com/player/zach-rice-46086346/
#2 https://247sports.com/player/gunner-givens-46094025/
#8 https://247sports.com/player/jacob-allen-46058503/
Banks was already recruiting them to Bama. Hand had not offered.

Plus the in-state guys
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/kameron-dewberry-218772
https://247sports.com/Player/Kelvin-Banks-46082828/

Three OL from Virginia Campbell top OL in Texas bysome raters. Good start now get 4-5 to commit.

[Eastexhorn]

Terry Joseph is also contacting DBs --
Chace Biddle of Garland
Denver Harris of Galena Park North Shore
Zion Branch of Bishop Gorman, Safety
Lando Hullaby
Kyron Chambers of SOC

What the scoopon Chambers not rated and notin DCTF. Late riser?

[Vito Corleone]

Texas needs to bring in about 5 offensive linemen in the 2022 cycle. They should have done it in the 21 cycle but was terrible at it. Now they need to rely on the transfer portal and maybe pick up a JC transfer or two. Out of all the positions on this team Oline is the most devoid of talent. Second on that list is DE. However with the coming class there is a couple of guys that can give relief I'd still like to see a transfer or 2 to get those numbers up as well.

[Eastexhorn]

With Tyler in portal it leaves 12 OL not seniors that might return. A little over two depth. Hopefly can get some grad transfers Horns has not had much luck with JC players recently. Maybe beat out Stanford for Uke seeif new coaches are better than last ten years of coach recruiting.

Next year will give a better idea as new bunch got a late start.

[Billybass]

Damn I am glad Herman is gone

[Trill Clinton]

Herb Hand really didn't do shit while he was here smh