2011 Texas Longhorn Recruiting

[TFloss32]

This thread is really obnoxious, just like UT fans.

Tech has a pretty decent class lined up.

I appreciate it.

Read through the thread and you'll see that I've covered Texas Tech's class pretty thoroughly and given the Red Raiders their props. We've also discussed Michael Brewer a lot. They'll end up having the second best class among Texas schools. I'm actually nervous that they'll end up with Kenny Williams AND Herschel Sims. That will be the best RB class in the country unless BOTH Malcolm Brown and Aaron Green choose Texas.

[RedRaider]

I appreciate it.

Read through the thread and you'll see that I've covered Texas Tech's class pretty thoroughly and given the Red Raiders their props. We've also discussed Michael Brewer a lot. They'll end up having the second best class among Texas schools. I'm actually nervous that they'll end up with Kenny Williams AND Herschel Sims. That will be the best RB class in the country unless BOTH Malcolm Brown and Aaron Green choose Texas.

I know, thanks. I just can't let my guard down with horn fans, they're everywhere!

Y'all have a very good class as usual and the past 2 years it has been good by April which is pretty scary.

[TFloss32]

I know, thanks. I just can't let my guard down with horn fans, they're everywhere!

Y'all have a very good class as usual and the past 2 years it has been good by April which is pretty scary.

It's cool, I understand.

If it makes you feel any better I actually did go to Texas. I'm not just some homer, t-shirt Longhorns fan. I'll keep you posted on everything I'm hearing (even if it's not Longhorn related).

[Whisky Dog]

This thread is really obnoxious, just like UT fans.

Tech has a pretty decent class lined up.

Says the fan of a bunch of kicking obnoxious ing cowboys. The thread le should give you a clear indication of the thread contents, if you don't like it don't read it. You just came in here to be an asshole.

[TFloss32]

Stud OL Matt Hegarty of New Mexico has committed to Notre Dame. Too bad there simply wasn't room for him with Texas already gathering six OL commitments.

[TFloss32]

DE Nathan Hughes of Klein Oak will be giving his commitment tomorrow. Looks like it will be Oklahoma.

[Ballcox]

^Hey TFloss, any ideas on a time table for our RB prospects? I've been reading all over the place that M. Brown will sign with UT, just a matter of time. , they even made sure to run a power type running game in the Spring game just to show him that we're committed to the run. Also, A. Green-any info on where he is at with recruiting?

One thing is for sure, if we don't land one of the big time RB prospects in the state in a recruiting year which is loaded with top quality RB's, something is up with Major and being the RB coach. Mack might have to take a serious look at that situation sooner rather than later. Hook'em

[TFloss32]

RB Herschel Sims of Abilene has committed to Oklahoma State.

[TFloss32]

^Hey TFloss, any ideas on a time table for our RB prospects? I've been reading all over the place that M. Brown will sign with UT, just a matter of time. , they even made sure to run a power type running game in the Spring game just to show him that we're committed to the run. Also, A. Green-any info on where he is at with recruiting?

One thing is for sure, if we don't land one of the big time RB prospects in the state in a recruiting year which is loaded with top quality RB's, something is up with Major and being the RB coach. Mack might have to take a serious look at that situation sooner rather than later. Hook'em

I've been hearing for a while that most suspect Malcolm Brown will commit at the end of his high school's spring training (which would be this week or next week), but he's since denied that claim. The writing is on the wall with him...it's just a matter of time. I think Texas gets a commitment from him before school starts up again (at the latest). I also expect DB Josh Turner of Oklahoma City to give a commitment to Texas around that time as well.

With Aaron Green, there's not much to report as he keeps pretty quiet. I've never been optimistic with his recruitment and I would've much rather the Longhorns have offered Herschel Sims from the beginning. Even though I think Green ends up at Nebraska with his brother, I still find it encouraging that he mentions teaming up with Malcolm Brown in a lot of his interviews. He talks about how it "wouldn't be fair for defenses" and how much fun it would be. He knows how good they'd make each other look and neither guy would have to carry a heavy load. He says that he and Brown text back and forth a lot and have formed a great friendship. It's pretty obvious that Brown is trying to get him to Texas. If the Horns end up getting a commitment from Green in the end, we'll all look back and see that Malcolm Brown was an integral part of his recruitment.

[scottspurs]

I've been hearing for a while that most suspect Malcolm Brown will commit at the end of his high school's spring training (which would be this week or next week), but he's since denied that claim. The writing is on the wall with him...it's just a matter of time. I think Texas gets a commitment from him before school starts up again (at the latest). I also expect DB Josh Turner of Oklahoma City to give a commitment to Texas around that time as well.

With Aaron Green, there's not much to report as he keeps pretty quiet. I've never been optimistic with his recruitment and I would've much rather the Longhorns have offered Herschel Sims from the beginning. Even though I think Green ends up at Nebraska with his brother, I still find it encouraging that he mentions teaming up with Malcolm Brown in a lot of his interviews. He talks about how it "wouldn't be fair for defenses" and how much fun it would be. He knows how good they'd make each other look and neither guy would have to carry a heavy load. He says that he and Brown text back and forth a lot and have formed a great friendship. It's pretty obvious that Brown is trying to get him to Texas. If the Horns end up getting a commitment from Green in the end, we'll all look back and see that Malcolm Brown was an integral part of his recruitment.

If Texas gets Brown and Green they will have a dominant running game for years to come.

[TFloss32]

DE Nathan Hughes of Klein Oak committed to Oklahoma last Saturday along with his high school teammate, TE Max Stevenson.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...n-Hughes-88846

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...tevenson-88845

Some other news...TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins of Gig Harbor, Washington has mentioned in his last couple of interviews that Major Applewhite has been in contact with him recently and he's also talked to the latest Texas commit, Cedric Reed, about what the Longhorns have to offer. Not sure where the relationship between Seferian-Jenkins and Reed began, but I'll post more as the story develops. It appears as if Florida is the clear leader in his recruitment, but I know that he really, really likes Texas. An offer from the Longhorns could change a lot.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...-Jenkins-87390

[TFloss32]

Cibolo Steele's coach, Mike Jinks, reported to the SA Express News today that DT Marquis Anderson has committed to Oklahoma.

[TFloss32]

RB Bradley Marquez of Odessa has committed to Texas Tech. He and Kenny Williams will be a nice little tandem in the backfield.

[TFloss32]

A duo from League City Clear Springs has committed to Texas A&M:

DB, Howard Matthews (6-2, 200)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...atthews-112198

LB, Donnie Baggs (6-1, 204)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...ie-Baggs-85193

[TFloss32]

I wanted follow up quickly on the nation's #1 TE, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, out of Gig Harbor, Washington. Things have turned in Texas' favor very suddenly in the past two weeks. He had this to say recently about his list of favorites:

"Texas would be at the top even though they haven't offered. They're pretty far up there and they have a really good program. I'm talking to coach (Bruce) Chambers a lot now. It's really exciting for them to recruit me and they have a really good school and they run a similar offense to my high school that I run right now so it would be an easy transition for me."

He also said in a recent article that he would "probably" commit to Texas when he gets an offer. I still think a lot of things have to go right for this one to go down, but Texas is in good position. He plans on making a trip to Austin this summer after he finishes the school year. I also found out that his high school quarterback's mother is a UT alum and that's how he got to visit Austin the first time around (he tagged along on their family vacation).

[NFGIII]

I wanted follow up quickly on the nation's #1 TE, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, out of Gig Harbor, Washington. Things have turned in Texas' favor very suddenly in the past two weeks.

That would be great news but Greg Davis hasn't really ultilized theTE position all that much. Would this be a change in philosophy? Though Gilbert performed admirally against 'Bama the more weapons UT can put on the field the better.

[TFloss32]

Ever since Blaine Irby tore his knee up, it seems as if Texas has had an ongoing curse at the TE position. I don't think it's about not using a TE as much as it is about not having a TE to use. Blaine Irby, D.J. Grant, Ian Harris...they've all been hurt. Combine that with a lack of a true running game and Colt's record-breaking accuracy, this is why you've seen such a pass-happy attack the past two seasons.

I truly believe that Mack Brown and Greg Davis want to develop a more balanced offensive attack, but it's easier said than done. They'll never get recruits like Malcolm Brown and Aaron Green to come to the 40 Acres if something doesn't change and they know that. Having two TEs like M.J. McFarland and Austin Seferian-Jenkins (hopefully he commits) will give you a lot of flexibility with play-calling and something that the Horns haven't had since David Thomas left. Guys like that will help improve the ground game tremendously. Look for TE Barrett Matthews to make a name for himself this year as well as true freshman TE Darius Terrell.

[mookie2001]

That would be great news but Greg Davis hasn't really ultilized theTE position all that much

I guess that's why he's put 3 TEs in the NFL in six years

[scottspurs]

I guess that's why he's put 3 TEs in the NFL in six years

And all three have one me Fantasy Football games. Bo, David, and JerMichael that is.

[TFloss32]

I've been slacking on my updates, but here's what I have:

**Texas' recruitment of TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins has been heating up over the past two weeks and Coach Bruce Chambers was in Gig Harbor, Washington yesterday for a visit. After the workout, Seferian-Jenkins confirmed through his coach that he will be in Austin on June 13th along with his mother for one of the Longhorns' summer mini-camps (more on that in a bit). He said he hasn't ruled out a commitment while in Austin, but I expect him to at least go home with an offer on the table. A lot of people have been questioning Seferian-Jenkins' motives as of late and wonder if he's just hunting for another big school to add to his incredible offer list, but he's done enough in my book to prove his interest is genuine. Texas has been burned a couple of times by stud out-of-state prospects in the past, so Mack Brown and Co. are doing the right thing by slow-playing the situation and getting him to campus before they officially offer. This appears to be a three-horse race between Texas, Florida and Washington with the Longhorns in the driver's seat.

**Texas will be hosting two mini-camps next month on June 6th and June 13th. The first mini-camp will be mainly for the current 2011 commits and big names such as OT Christian Westerman, LB Steve Edmond and DT Desmond Jackson will all be in attendance. It's more or less a way for the current commits to re-connect with the coaching staff and build camaraderie. The second camp will feature some uncommitted 2011 prospects such as CB Charles Jackson and numerous 2012 prospects. I'll have a full list for each camp at a later date.

**A new prospect has found his way into the recruiting mix and is being looked at pretty closely by the Texas staff. CB David Jenkins of Lewisville Hebron is vying for an offer from the Longhorns. He will also be in attendance for the June 13th mini-camp (along with CB Charles Jackson) and it will be interesting to see which prospect receives an offer. Some think the last DB spot will go to David Jenkins OR Charles Jackson, but not both. Others seem to think that both guys could leave Austin without an offer. We'll see what happens...
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Jenkins-112677

**This is somewhat of a "water is wet" kind of update, but RB Aaron Green has narrowed his list to four schools: Texas, Nebraska, Cal and Florida State. Make no mistake about it...this is a two-school race between the Horns and Huskers. The longer his recruitment goes on, the more positive I feel about the Horns' chances. I still see him going to Nebraska but take comfort in the fact that RB Malcolm Brown is always in his ear about going to Texas and forming a nasty backfield tandem. Aaron Green and Malcolm Brown currently have no plans for any summer camps, but don't be surprised if they make a couple of unofficial visits during their summer vacation to scope out Austin and the Texas campus a bit more (hopefully they decide to go together).

**Rivals is supposed to be coming out with their first set of ratings for the 2011 class in early June and the rumor is only 11 prospects in the entire country are five-star worthy at this time. Don't be surprised if three of those guys are future Longhorns: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Christian Westerman and Malcolm Brown.

[mookie2001]

Lov ASJ

this is a very large individual, we've been needing a larger individual at that position forever. Forever.

Props to ASJ for using his mouth for good, props to the coaching staff for not being afraid to fly across the country for a large large individual



Funny about green because we knew about 6 months ago it was a Nebraska-Texas showdown. Looking forward to seeing these SA boys their senior years in person, if anyones wants to go

(dio)

[TFloss32]

Funny about green because we knew about 6 months ago it was a Nebraska-Texas showdown. Looking forward to seeing these SA boys their senior years in person, if anyones wants to go

(dio)

Mookie...do you know if Cibolo Steele and SA Madison are playing each other this year? That's been the rumor for quite some time but I can't find a legitimate source that backs it up and the high school schedules haven't been released yet. Malcolm Brown vs. Aaron Green would be must-see Friday night football. I have plans on checking them both out whether they play each other or not. I want to see Mykkele Thompson play as well.

[scottspurs]

Mookie...do you know if Cibolo Steele and SA Madison are playing each other this year? That's been the rumor for quite some time but I can't find a legitimate source that backs it up and the high school schedules haven't been released yet. Malcolm Brown vs. Aaron Green would be must-see Friday night football. I have plans on checking them both out whether they play each other or not. I want to see Mykkele Thompson play as well.

I'm not sure when but, i'm 100% sure it's happening. I remember seeing that on the news and they were hyping up the matchup. Can't find a schedule though.

[Whisky Dog]

That ASJ recruitment came out of nowhere. Would be a nice addition, somewhat surprised he's so high on UT with the ton of scholarship TEs we've got and the staff being high on McFarland.

[TFloss32]

That ASJ recruitment came out of nowhere. Would be a nice addition, somewhat surprised he's so high on UT with the ton of scholarship TEs we've got and the staff being high on McFarland.

It was all ASJ. He's been extremely proactive in contacting the Texas coaches to convince them his interest is genuine. I don't expect him to commit on June 13th while in Austin but it says a lot that his mother is making the trip with him. My only wish is that he was making the June 6th camp so he could hang out with the rest of the 2011 commits.