Foreman is officially on pace to break 2000 yards, he might do it against Kansas.
Sure wish Malik Jefferson would have been able to finish out the game. He played a series or two and seemed to have had a few tackles in such a short span. Was on the way to another great outing.
Texas V. TCU also a 2:30 kick
ICYMI Tim Cole's father had a heart attack at the game 30 minutes before kick off on Saturday and they had to perform CPR. Good news is he's doing much better today.
Texas still major player for elite ILB Hines (24/7)
http://texas.247sports.com/Article/Texas-Longhorns-still-major-player-for-elite-ILB-Anthony-Hines--48971645
TE recruit who visited for WV game
Texas is still searching for a tight end after losing Major Tennison earlier in the recruiting process.
One new option at the position is St. Stanislaus (MS) product Chase Rogers, who made an unofficial visit to UT over the weekend.
“We started off by seeing the facilities,” Rogers said. “The weight room was second to none. I liked the atmosphere. It was a good game. I like the way they used their tight end. I think they are looking for a more versatile tight end that they can spread out a bit. They told me they are short on tight ends.”
A three-star prospect, Rogers was previously committed to Tennessee but backed out of his verbal commitment over the weekend. Rogers didn’t want to get into any details, but he did say that he is exploring all options.
Rogers currently holds offers from California, Memphis, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Wake Forest and others. He is hoping to add a few more now that he is on the open market.
“I have a couple in consideration,” Rogers said. “Miami, Texas, UCLA, USC and Florida State are some of the schools on my list. I’m hoping to get offers from them. I’m looking for a place that utilizes the tight end a lot. I want to make a difference early.”
If an offer from Texas does come his way, Rogers said his interest level in the Longhorns would be extremely high.
“They would be in my Top 4 or 5,” he said. “They’ve always been up there, but I just haven’t had a lot of contact with them until now. I was actually born in Dallas. My aunt and uncle live in Katy. My cousin is committed to play soccer there. I have a lot of family ties.”
While on campus, Rogers had an opportunity to converse with tight ends coach Jeff Traylor and offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert, who hinted at some potential good news.
“We didn’t talk much about an offer,” Rogers said. “Coach Gilbert said they like to focus on winning first and then recruiting after the season. Coach Traylor talked to me about my season a little bit. They said they were watching me closely. I’m hoping that insinuates an offer will come.”
At 6-foot-3, 238 pounds, Rogers is ranked as the No. 33 tight end in the country and No. 17 overall prospect in the state of Mississippi, according to 247Sports Composite.
Player BIO: http://247sports.com/Player/Chase-Rogers-79776
FWIW Bobby Burton on CS future at Texas
Not sure how else to say this other than just lay it out there.
I am told Charlie Strong must win the final two games of the regular season or he will likely be relieved of his head coaching duties prior to any bowl game.
The key word in the above sentence is "likely".
At 7-5, Charlie Strong is safe.
At 6-6, there is a problem.
There are divided factions over whether Strong deserves another year at the helm.
There are school administrators, like president Greg Fenves and AD Mike Perrin, as well as school donors, regents and powerful politicians.
I am told it will ultimately be Fenves' decision with the consult of Perrin, regents, donors and even the governor. I am told regents and donors will carry more weight in the decision than Perrin.
Why?
Because if Strong is to be fired, the donors are the ones who will be asked to commit funds for the coach's buyout. No president wants to see $15mm walk out the door without it being replaced somehow, some way.
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Donors and regents are somewhat divided on this decision.
There are a few major donors who felt like Strong should have been fired following last year. They have not changed their stance the entire time.
There is a second group of major donors who feel like this season has shown Strong is just not capable of pushing Texas over the top. They have been talking about and hoping for change since the Oklahoma State game.
Then there is a third group. And that's the final group where Strong has not yet lost support.
At 7-5, I am told this third group will win the day and Strong will receive an extension and coach next year.
At 6-6, I don't think the regents and university president can keep the wolves at bay, nor will they necessarily want to.
At 6-6, more large donors are willing to help kick in financially to make the change. A place like Texas works best if as many people as possible are aligned in a decision.
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For those first two groups who want Strong gone regardless, it's just not going to happen. Not when Texas has a chance to run the table on every other in-state Big 12 program this year.
Think about it.
Texas has won two of its last three games, beating both Baylor and Texas Tech in the process. A victory over TCU would give Texas a win over every other in-state Big 12 program this year.
And, to date, TCU is the only Big 12 team that Strong has not defeated in his three-year tenure.
Whether it's a win or loss against TCU, it supports whatever decision is made.
Charlie Strong needs to prove he can beat TCU to keep his job. And that's fair.
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I'm told Malik Jefferson will be available for the Kansas game.
I'm told it's wait-and-see on whether or not Jake McMillon will be able to play this weekend. It's possible Texas might hold him out just to give his knee another week of rest.
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I'm told contact between Texas and La Grange running back J.K. Dobbins, who is committed to Ohio State, has all but stopped. Dobbins and a girlfriend who attends Texas recently broke up.
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I'm still not overly worried about recruiting in the face of Strong's job uncertainty.
If Strong wins out, he'll recruit well. No other team in the state (including A&M) is exactly lighting the world on fire right now, which gives Texas a decided edge for the players who want to stay home and play.
If not, someone else will take his place.
2018 WR Jalen Preston (Manvel)
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