2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[TFloss32]

Crazier if ends up in austin..Probably would be best qb next season

24/7 just mentioned that QB Michael Brewer basically had an unofficial deal in place to transfer to Texas before Mack retired.

We'll see if those talks proceed with the new staff. He would arrive in Summer '14.

[Blake]

He would lose a year of eligibility if he goes to UT.

I'm a bit surprised by the news of that, tbh. I still think he could win the job at Tech if he has a good spring.

[yavozerb]

He would lose a year of eligibility if he goes to UT.

I'm a bit surprised by the news of that, tbh. I still think he could win the job at Tech if he has a good spring.

He graduates in may so I am not sure if he loses a yr or not..I guess since he is a graduate TT cannot keep him from going to other b12 schools as well

[rjv]

He graduates in may so I am not sure if he loses a yr or not..

if you are a graduate you do not. showers left A&M last year but because he had graduated he was able to start this year as the QB for UTEP.

[Blake]

He graduates in may so I am not sure if he loses a yr or not..I guess since he is a graduate TT cannot keep him from going to other b12 schools as well

Ah , I didn't realize he's graduating.

That sucks ass.

[Thompson]

I actually really wanted Strong before A&M got Sumlin; I'm happy with Sumlin, but I didn't want Texas to get Strong. I think he'll be a good coach for y'all; those rules should improve the team mentality and avert some future 'extra-curricular' issues.

[Blake]

Lol this dude will now be Webb's backup as a walk on:

http://m.statesman.com/news/sports/h...setting/nSLZR/

Interesting that his high school coach was Dodge. I had no idea he was in marble springs.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Soooo.. I'm thinking that the OC is already on the staff. If that's already been stated my apologies for missing it but the writing seems to be on the wall. I'm thinking that they would hire a OC first so he would have some input on who his position coaches are. They've hired all the position coaches on the offensive side already. Or maybe.. he is orchestrating all of this as he works out his deal. What do you guys think?

[Kermit]

Soooo.. I'm thinking that the OC is already on the staff. If that's already been stated my apologies for missing it but the writing seems to be on the wall. I'm thinking that they would hire a OC first so he would have some input on who his position coaches are. They've hired all the position coaches on the offensive side already. Or maybe.. he is orchestrating all of this as he works out his deal. What do you guys think?

I think it's Watson and I'm worried about Vito's health.

[TFloss32]

Soooo.. I'm thinking that the OC is already on the staff. If that's already been stated my apologies for missing it but the writing seems to be on the wall. I'm thinking that they would hire a OC first so he would have some input on who his position coaches are. They've hired all the position coaches on the offensive side already. Or maybe.. he is orchestrating all of this as he works out his deal. What do you guys think?

The consensus seems to be Watson/Wickline as co-OCs with Wickline having the majority of the say. Texas is sitting at the limit of 9 assistant coaches, but there still may be a chance Watson goes NFL. Robinson (the RBs coach) said today he's staying and won't pursue NFL opportunities.

[TFloss32]

Per 24/7, Texas offered 2015 DE Chauncey Rivers of Stone Mountain, GA this morning.

He's currently committed to South Carolina.

http://247sports.com/Player/Chauncey-Rivers-23709

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/485080/chauncey-rivers

[Needs More Bourbon]

The consensus seems to be Watson/Wickline as co-OCs with Wickline having the majority of the say. Texas is sitting at the limit of 9 assistant coaches, but there still may be a chance Watson goes NFL. Robinson (the RBs coach) said today he's staying and won't pursue NFL opportunities.

I've also seen somewhere that Chambers could be moved to an administrative position, which would free up a spot.

[TFloss32]

The consensus seems to be Watson/Wickline as co-OCs with Wickline having the majority of the say. Texas is sitting at the limit of 9 assistant coaches, but there still may be a chance Watson goes NFL. Robinson (the RBs coach) said today he's staying and won't pursue NFL opportunities.

Forgot to mention the other theory is Wickline will be co-OC in le, but will simply coordinate the run game.

Watson will be the guy in the booth calling plays.

[ProgramaticNonFit]

I'm for everything, especially with this bunch who have had it made. I've been so frustrated the past few years at all of the people who incessantly claimed Mack was trying his best. The guy was preaching how great everything was and "we expect to win 'em all", but he was absent constantly and didn't allow harsh punishment. He didn't even attend full practices. Because of all of that, you're left with a team so detached from reality without a sensible view of how to reach their goals (assuming they all even care). The culture is rotten to its core and it's time to cull the herd. For example, did y'all know Daje failed the majority, if not all, of his classes? How the F does that happen?!

I nominate this as post of the year.......you deserve a Longhorn Network Espy for this......

[Clipper Nation]

[TFloss32]

I've also seen somewhere that Chambers could be moved to an administrative position, which would free up a spot.

Correct. I can understand wanting him as recruiting coordinator to help ease the transition, but no idea why anyone would think he should remain the TE coach.

[Bloeddyr10]

EDIT: Sorry, didn't see Clippers post.

[Bloeddyr10]

Travonte Valentine will no longer visit Texas and is now down to LSU/Miami, per 24/7.

Apparently he's a grade risk.

[Vito Corleone]

I will hold off on my aneurysm until after the announcement, but so far I'm not happy with the BS about Watson. The guy has sucked more than Greg Davis at running an offense.

[ThePop]

Alright guys, today is the big day. Today we find out that Michael Jordan was right and this was a very elaborate smokescreen. Props to Saban for pulling this off.

[rjv]

by the way, where the is jordan. you'd think he would stick around to gloat.

[Hook Em 88]

@ESPNTexas: Texas coaching staff is official. Joe Wickline will be OC/OL coach, Shawn Watson will be assistant HC/QB coach.

[Bloeddyr10]

Official release:

http://www.texassports.com/news/2014...?path=football

The coaching staff includes:
• Vance Bedford: defensive coordinator/secondary - click for complete release
• Bruce Chambers: tight ends - click for bio
• Brian Jean-Mary: linebackers/recruiting coordinator - click for complete release
• Les Koenning: wide receivers - click for complete release
• Tommie Robinson: running backs - click for complete release
• Chris Rumph: assistant head coach for defense/defensive line - click for complete release
• Chris Vaughn: defensive backs/special teams coordinator - click for complete release
• Shawn Watson: assistant head coach for offense/quarterbacks - click for complete release
• Joe Wickline: offensive coordinator/offensive line - click for complete release
• Pat Moorer: head strength and conditioning coach for football - click for complete release

[benefactor]

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying JUCO TE Blake Whiteley was finally approved to enroll today.

His paperwork took longer than usual because he is considered an international student being originally from Canada.