More on Larry Porter from 24/7...he's arriving in Austin tomorrow and will get to work right away. He should be in the office for most of the weekend going over film of the current UT players, 2013 prospects and 2014 prospects. He's been recruiting Texas and Louisiana for Arizona State so he's already familiar with a lot of these players. He'll be on the road next week and it sounds like he'll be let loose in the Houston and Golden Triangle areas where he has several connections going back to his LSU days. Seeing several opinions that the Porter hire was clearly a big recruiting move by Mack in hopes to get momentum back on Texas' side. In 2011, he was named by Rivals as their "Recruiter of the Decade."
Tom Fornelli @TomFornelli
FUN FACT: Since 2000 the B1G has won two Rose Bowls. The Big 12 has won three.
Eye on College FBall @EyeOnCFBThe
B1G keeps falling on its face in the postseason - http://cbsprt.co/UkFOnt B1G is now 28-47 in bowl games the last 10 years.
Looks like Oregon may be getting a new coach...
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo
Chip Kelly isn't messing around. He has scheduled interviews w/ Browns, Eagles and Bills.
Bill O'Brien looking to get out of Penn State after only one year:
http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/...ne_to_eag.html
Not so fast my friend!
Anyone have espn insider? Positive article on Swoopes
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfr...s/post?id=8645
Florida International has their man and it's not Diaz:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/col...al-ron-turner/
With Junior Days just around the corner, a new name to get familiar with is 2014 WR Emanuel Porter of Dallas Lincoln. He says he recently received a Junior Day invite from Texas and he plans on attending despite being committed to TCU since August.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Porter-141337
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/232249/#highlights/25057387
Possibly a new RB offer. RB Mark Dodson, Jr. of Memphis, TN tweeted last night that Texas has offered him a last-minute scholarship and he has some sort of connection to Larry Porter. He's been committed to Ole Miss since May and has already signed some non-binding paperwork that will allow him to enroll for the spring semester, so there's no telling if this will go anywhere. See his tweet, profile and some highlights below:
"Recruiting still ongoing for me Univ. of Texas just offered me last min scholarship"
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...n%20Jr.-127182
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDjzrWbNfCM
More on RB Mark Dodson, Jr. from OrangeBloods...Larry Porter did talk to him last night and made the offer. They've known each other since Porter was the head coach at Memphis. Sounds like Dodson is pretty torn on what to do but is looking into making an official visit to Texas next week since he's already done with high school. Dodson's coach told him that Porter had called to talk and Dodson had no idea that Porter left Arizona State for Texas. Once he realized this, he called Porter back right away.
Quotes from RB Mark Dodson, Jr. on his Texas offer (OrangeBloods):
"He (Larry Porter) called me last night and offered," Dodson said. "I was shocked. I didn't even know he had accepted the job at Texas. I didn't even know they were looking at me. I was clueless."
"My coach texted me yesterday and told me Texas was trying to get in touch with me. He sent me coach Porter's number. I thought it was a mistake. I didn't even know he was at Texas."
"It's really hard. It's a tough decision," Dodson Jr. said. "Growing up, I always liked the Florida Gators and the Longhorns. It's kind of a hard decision right now."
"I know Texas is a good place. I know it's a good school. If I make a decision, I would want to enroll early no matter where I go. Coming in early will play a major role because it really gives you a chance to play early," Dodson Jr. said.
"I'll talk to my coach about everything. It's hard on him too. I talked to some of my teammates after Texas offered. They all started laughing, telling me it's a hard decision. It's Texas. If they offer, you have to look at it. You can get a lot of exposure at the University of Texas."
Those are some really promising quotes...sure would be a nice pickup after losing Hicks.
Update on RB Ke'Aun Kinner from 24/7...he's scheduled to take the ACT on January 26th. Texas has told him that he needs to make a certain score and then an offer will follow. He's still expected to commit on the spot. The results of these tests don't come in for about two to three weeks and that would be after National Signing Day. From what's being reported, Texas can still take him should everything go as planned.
Some Junior Day news from Inside Texas...
-The biggest piece of news is a sop re being invited to Junior Days. 2015 CB Kendall Sheffield of Fort Bend Marshall says he will be in Austin in February. This could be an indication of another recruiting shift by Texas and an attempt by Mack to keep pace with other in-state schools (A&M specifically). No word if there is a plan to have separate days for 2014s and 2015s. We'll see who else gets invited.
-The first invite to a junior prospect has gone out to 2014 OL Terrell Cuney of Jasper. He's projected as a center.
http://247sports.com/Player/Terrell-Cuney-26718
Why are we using a scholarship on him?
2014 S John Bonney of Houston Lamar has received a Junior Day invite, per Inside Texas.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Bonney-141384
We need to look at trying to take Ty Slanina away from TCU... Go watch his highlights from the state championship
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Jake Raulerson and A'Shawn Robinson are both captains for the West team during the Army game. Raulerson seems to start the game at center, while Kent Perkins starts at right tackle and Robinson starts at defensive end. Interesting!
24/7 reporting that Larry Porter is scheduled to visit RB Dontre Wilson in DeSoto either today or tomorrow. Wilson is expected to de-commit from Oregon in the coming days with Chip Kelly headed to the NFL. Ohio State is thought to be the new favorite so Texas has some work to do.
Reports that 2014 LB Cameron Hampton has committed to A&M.
That report might have been a bit premature by rivals.
Other news, 2013 WR Tony Stevens committed to A&M at the All American game.
TA&M lost a recruiting battle for a Texas kid. Wow.
LB Mike Mitc to Ohio State:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...itc -133392
Five-star OT Laremy Tunsil of Lake City, FL says he will be taking an official visit to Texas, according to HornsNation.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Tunsil-117403
Do any of you guys know anything about Ke'aun Kinner? Texas AP 4A player of the year, only UTSA and UL-Monroe have offered...supposedly is a huge grades risk. Can anyone confirm that ?
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