Hmmm Hall, Smythe, Hicks, and RSJ.
I think Smythe was the biggest loss simply because we have no TE who is the full package. Swaim will be a great run-block guy but that's all he does, McFarland has the ideal height and athleticism but he's not particularly good at blocking or catching. He had two great throws from Ash in the alamo bowl that he didn't catch. Would have rather not lost any of the guys but losing Smythe hurts the most.
I really like Hall. He has the ideal frame and build. He just got the DMN DPOY award and is a player who can play immediately the day he steps on campus. We lose a lot on our already thin D-Line so we really need him IMO. One of my favorite players in Texas this year. Didn't think we had a shot but glad to see we do now. I would rather have him then Prevot.
Justin Hokanson @JHokanson
BREAKING... Orlando (Fla.) #Rivals250 4-star WR Tony Stevens has switched his commitment from Texas A&M to Auburn. More to come.
Apparently Sumlin pulled his offer for the visit as he took it without informing the staff. Could be spin, but that's what I've heard. I'm not worried about it, we have too many WR's as it is, especially if we get Larue
We have an in home with Levonte Whitfield tomorrow, current FSU commit. Strange, because people think Stevens may end up at FSU even after his flip to Auburn.
Recruiting has been crazy this season and with this staff. I have a feeling this isn't the last switch somebody will be making that we currently have committed. I also expect A&M to land some guys on NSD that people might not expect.
Sucks about Stevens, IMO he was the best WR in this loaded class we have. Sounds like Sumlin pulled his offer though once he found out about this visit, this is the same reason Kyrion Parker cancelled his visit to Cal this weekend and re-affirmed his commitment to A&M. Sumlin is in a crunch numbers wise and he isn't letting these guys take visits without knowing about them.
Blake Munroe @247Blake
Irving High OL Rami Hammad has officially decommitted from Baylor as of this afternoon. Will decide between Texas, OU, TCU & BU on Wed. #ut
Not sure why I haven't heard of this guy. He has a huge offer list.
Sounds good for Texas. I like this a lot because it'll allow Billings to focus on DT if he also commits.
He blew up after playing in the lesser known Semper Fi all-star game in Los Angeles earlier this month.
This is older news but JUCO OL Desmond Harrison will make his commitment tomorrow. Looks good for Texas according to reports.
New Baylor helmets are terrible.
Don't know if they'll actually use those but they're absolutely terrible.
2014 S Jamal Adams of Carrollton Hebron will be at the first Junior Day on February 10th, per OrangeBloods.
Really ugly helmets but recruits seem to like them.
Two new DB prospects for the 2014 class that have received junior Day invites:
S, Derrick Dixon, Dallas Skyline
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/421425/derrick-dixon
S, Jyaz Jones, Dallas South Oak Cliff
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...z-Jones-140546
According to 24/7, Texas has offered 2014 ATH Gerald Owens of Westville, NJ. He's currently ranked #60 overall by that network. No word yet on what position he's being recruited for.
http://247sports.com/Player/Gerald-Owens-20631
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oQ9PJMEv54
Another name to keep an eye on as a potential Junior Day invite and offer is 2014 DT DeShawn Washington of Nederland, per Inside Texas.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486113/#highlights/39679377
they are hilarious, and awesome. I hope they do. do seem like they would be equally blinding to teammates in a game tho
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He visited UT this weekend. We need him for depth issues, and he is a project player imho.
JUCO OL Desmond Harrison is scheduled to make his decision around 2 p.m.
Quotes from OL Rami Hammad after his official visit to Texas (24/7):
“It was awesome,” Hammad said of the visit. “I loved it. It was really nice. I had a great time this weekend and it was just awesome.”
“I did decommit from Baylor today after I left Texas,” Hammad told Hookem.com. “So now my plan is to announce on Wednesday. I’ll make my final decision and I’ll be choosing from Texas, Oklahoma, Baylor and TCU.”
“The whole trip was so impressive,” said Hammad. “The facilities were great. The education I could get there is outstanding as well. I loved the people I met and I loved the town. Everyone was very energetic and it felt really good being there. Just everyone and everything was so awesome.”
“As for the coaches, I really like them a lot,” Hammad explained. “I loved every single coach that I met. From Coach (Mack) Brown to Coach (Stacy) Searels to Bennie Wylie, they all were just great guys. I liked them all. I liked what I was hearing from them, especially Coach Wylie. If I were to go there, he would really make me into a better player. I thought a lot of him and the rest of the coaches there.”
“Education and football,” he said. “Education is a big part of my decision. The four schools I chose can all offer a good one, but they also all offers a top football program. I’m here to learn, but I’m also here to play at the end of the day. Whichever school I choose will have the best balance of both and I’ll feel the most comfortable with both playing and learning.”
Latest with 2014 CB Nick Watkins of Dallas Bishop Dunne (24/7). He will be at the first Junior Day on February 10th:
“Coach (Bruce) Chambers and Coach Brown stopped by on Monday,” Watkins said. “I didn’t get to see them since I was in class when they stopped by, but my coaches told me that it went very good. They invited me to their junior days on February 10th, so I’m going.”
“I like Texas a lot,” he told Hookem.com. “I grew up watching them, so I’ll always like them. They’re a program I’m definitely interested in. That’s why it’s fun to always head down there. I like the coaches a lot. They’re all very friendly and great people. Plus, it’s DBU. You have to love that. If you’re a defensive back, then Texas can get you prepared for the next level for sure.”
“I want to hear what they (Texas) have to say,” said Watkins. “They had a good season this past year. Some people might call it a slump, but I know they’re coming back. I see them having an even better season next year with ten wins or more. They’ll be good.”
“They’re definitely up there,” Watkins explained. “Texas, Alabama, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, Baylor, Michigan, Ohio State and SMU are the ones who are sticking out the most to me right now.”
As expected, Oregon promotes offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich:
http://espn.go.com/college-football/...football-coach
A'Shawn Robinson recently told ESPN insider that he really enjoyed his Alabama visit but still has Texas at #1.
Texas should be able to solidify things this weekend when he's in Austin.
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