2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[TFloss32]

Oklahoma received commitment #14 on Tuesday from DE Polo Manukainiu of Euless Trinity.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...y4hkwV461DPZB4

[TFloss32]

Just wanted to mention to keep an eye on OL John Theus' recruitment. Things will get interesting when/if Georgia's head coach, Mark Richt, is fired in the next few weeks. His seat will be really hot should Georgia lose to South Carolina this weekend (and they probably will). It's worth noting that Stacy Searels continues to speak with the Theus family every week. Even if Theus re-opens his recruitment, I think he'll look at schools like Florida that are closer to home first. A lot may also depend on what his older brother (who currently plays for Georgia) decides to do.

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 ATH Chevoski Collins of Livingston to the list of unofficial visitors for the BYU game:

ATH, Daniel Brooks, Rockdale **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

Highlights from Rice for those who haven't seen them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj5Xe...eature=related

[TFloss32]

Add OL Kennedy Estelle (and his family) to the list of unofficial visitors this weekend:

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

Oscar Giles has plans to watch 2013 LB/DE Deon Hollins, Jr. of Fort Bend Marshall tonight.

[the chronic]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

[TFloss32]

RB Johnathan Gray of Aledo broke the state of Texas' all-time career TD record tonight against Lake Travis after scoring his 147th TD. The record was previously held by current UT RB Traylon Shead.

[ThePop]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

[scottspurs]

I'm going to the game tonight vs BYU. Hopefully Texas doesn't disappoint.

[TFloss32]

Add 2013 TE Jeremiah Gaines of Red Oak to the list for tonight's game. He hasn't been talked about much thus far, but he's on UT's radar as an H-back type.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Gaines-130514

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[TFloss32]

I'm going to the game tonight vs BYU. Hopefully Texas doesn't disappoint.

Have fun and stay cool.

Gilbert is the storyline for me tonight and again next week against UCLA. Interested to see how long the coaches will allow mediocre QB play if UT ends up struggling (or even losing) in the next two games.

[TFloss32]

thanks for all the updates floss, good to have you back.

No problem at all, guys. I enjoyed catching up on everything yesterday and absolutely hate being out-of-the-loop. Sorry for the handful of repeat info. Updates should be consistent from this point on as recruiting is heating up. The next few months should be exciting closing out the 2012 class and the 2013 group is absolutely sick. I think UT will do very well again with a decent season.

[TFloss32]

Kind of a non-update, but Duane Akina is still in touch with DT Javonte Magee of San Antonio Sam Houston and his UT offer remains on the table. He hasn't visited Austin since the first Junior Day this past February, but he does want to get back to campus this fall for an unofficial visit and possibly an official as well.

[DMX7]

Javonte Magee actually has UTSA listed on his offer sheet.

He obviously has size, but his films aren't that impressive imho.

[billfromlaketravis]

RB Johnathan Gray of Aledo broke the state of Texas' all-time career TD record tonight against Lake Travis after scoring his 147th TD. The record was previously held by current UT RB Traylon Shead.

I was at the Lake Travis - Aledo game last night. Gray was impressive, but he always is.

Good to have you back Floss.

[TFloss32]

Javonte Magee actually has UTSA listed on his offer sheet.

He obviously has size, but his films aren't that impressive imho.

Some think he's actually better suited at OT instead of DT. I hate evaluating kids from SAISD because the teams in that district are pretty bad and guys like Magee don't have much compe ion. Dude caught an 80-yard TD last night when he lined up at TE.

[TFloss32]

I was at the Lake Travis - Aledo game last night. Gray was impressive, but he always is.

Good to have you back Floss.

Thanks, bud.

Lake Travis is a machine. They destroyed Aledo last night.

[billfromlaketravis]

Thanks, bud.

Lake Travis is a machine. They destroyed Aledo last night.

I challenge anybody to find a better Texas High School Football program than Lake Travis. Yes they are a machine. I think LT ISD Stadium needs to be upgraded, but other than that, the program is in a great place.

The Magee news is interesting. Such a strange recruitment, but why would anyone expect normalcy from SA Sam Houston? I read today that Magee holds a written offer from Texas. If true, and I believe it is, Texas is serious about Magee.

Magee should get a look at OT, but I think he could contribute at Texas as a swing guy before growing into a full time DT. Getting Magee and/or Autry would certainly soften the blow of losing Torshiro Davis.

It sounds like Autry has done everything necessary on his end to be admitted into Texas. If Autry makes an official visit to Texas in December, I hope he's offered. The Texas staff should know something definitive on Torshiro by then.

[TFloss32]

Update on the recruits who attended tonight's game:

OL, Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson
OL, Camrhon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DT, Paul Boyette, Jr., Humble
ATH, Daniel Brooks, Port Lavaca Calhoun **committed to Oklahoma
ATH, Orlando Thomas, Copperas Cove
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QB, Chris Johnson, Bryan
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
LB, Darius McClinton, Copperas Cove
DB, Antwuan Davis, Bastrop <-------------- ****second visit in two weeks
ATH, Chevoski Collins, Livingston

[shyne]

Every o linemen in the state should want to block for brown and gray.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun was a no-show for last night's game. Sounds like all of the other recruits were in attendance and accounted for. Some quotes from these guys should be available in the upcoming days.

[TFloss32]

ATH Daniel Brooks of Port Lavaca Calhoun was a no-show for last night's game. Sounds like all of the other recruits were in attendance and accounted for. Some quotes from these guys should be available in the upcoming days.

Scratch that. ATH Chevoski Collins of Livingston is another who didn't make it to Austin. He apparently couldn't get out of his ACT testing in time, but expect him to make it eventually.

[TFloss32]

daniel brooks??? he committed to ou no?

Yes sir. UT offered him in April after he had already committed to OU. Not sure how hard the UT staff is pushing for him right now.

[TFloss32]

Week 3 stats and scores for the 2012 and 2013 classes:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011...ts-and-scores/

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011...ts-and-scores/