2011 Texas Longhorn Recruiting

[TFloss32]

I really hope the rumor getting out doesn't effect out class. Obviously Mack didnt want Chambers to leave before NSD for a reason.

It won't and I think this is something that's been in the works for a while. Kids aren't going to decommit because of a TE coach leaving. Bruce Chambers, besides being the TE coach, is also the Recruiting Coordinator for UT. If he's truly leaving, he's sticking around to make sure the 2011 class is set in stone first before he does anything. I could see Tim Brewster coming in and not missing a beat since that was his position at UT before Chambers.

[TFloss32]

There's still no word on whether or not 2011 OL Spencer Drango of Cedar Park will be taking an official visit to Texas this weekend. We'll know something by tomorrow or Sunday considering this is the last weekend before National Signing Day. 2011 LB Chet Moss and 2011 TE M.J. McFarland were both at Drango's basketball game tonight and they were all spotted chatting after the game was over. Moss has been working hard to convince his high school teammate Drango to switch his commitment to Texas for the past week. The Drangos apparently walked out of the gym tonight with some members of the Baylor staff.

[Whisky Dog]

Drango isn't making the visit, he's staying with Baylor.

[TFloss32]

Thanks for the post, Whisky. It'll all work out the way it's supposed to. The bright side is this leaves another scholarship for the 2012 class if UT decides not to go after anyone else. Some other quick stuff:

*2012 OL Trey Keenan of Argyle was a surprise visitor today on campus. He was in Austin trying out for a future all-star game and decided to stop by and talk to the UT staff. He'll head to Baylor's Junior Day tomorrow. 2012 ATH Kiante Griffin of Lewisville Hebron may also do the same thing. He's a guy that I've heard is a flat-out stud, but there hasn't been much contact with UT so far. It'll be a great thing if he's able to visit with the staff as well. Apparently he has some grade issues that need get worked out. Otherwise, he's a guy Texas would seriously pursue.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Keenan-114491

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Griffin-110653

*Darrell Wyatt went by Austin High earlier this week to visit with 2012 WR Cayleb Jones. No word yet what his Junior Day plans are. My idea is he'll be one the first prospects to come in the weekend of February 11th-13th and get offered on a Friday night (much like the UT staff did with Jaxon Shipley last year). Like I've said before, he's a priority for this class.

[TFloss32]

Here are the Junior Day attendance lists for other schools that are going down this weekend. I've listed only the guys Texas is interested in:

Texas A&M Junior Day List (January 29th)

QB, Matt Davis, Klein Forest (6-2, 198)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...tt-Davis-94383

QB, Jeremiah Briscoe, Houston Stratford (6-3, 197)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Briscoe-89211

QB, Connor Brewer, Chaparral (Scottsdale, Arizona) (6-2, 185)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...r-Brewer-93534

OL, Camrhon Hughes, Harker Heights (6-6, 269)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Hughes-118772

OL, Michael Starts, Waco La Vega (6-4, 275)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Starts-116604

DT, Paul Boyette, Jr., Humble (6-4, 280)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...te%20Jr.-94436

DT, Malcom Brown, Brenham (6-2, 280)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...m-Brown-103353

DE, Eric Davis, Tyler John Tyler (6-3, 227)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...c-Davis-114451

DE, Devonte Fields, Arlington Martin (6-4, 200)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Fields-119099

LB, Tim Cole, Brenham (6-2, 212)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...hy-Cole-103352

LB, Peter Jinkens, Dallas Skyline (6-1, 208)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Jinkens-110751

DB, Shakiel Randolph, Waco Midway (6-5, 190)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Randolph-92087

ATH, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower (5-10, 182)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Addison-81314

ATH, Troy Green, Brenham (6-1, 192)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...oy-Green-99673


Oklahoma Junior Day List (January 30th)

QB, Trevor Knight, San Antonio Reagan (6-2, 190)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Knight-104915

WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline (5-11, 182)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Johnson-110750

OL, John Michael McGee, Texarkana Texas (6-4, 255)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...l-McGee-104801

OL, Kyle Marrs, San Antonio Brandeis (6-6, 302)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...e-Marrs-111613

LB, Jeremiah Tshimanga, North Richland Hills (6-3, 210)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...himanga-116424

DB, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston (6-0, 190)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...Marshall-99671

ATH, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower (5-10, 182)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Addison-81314


TCU Junior Day List (January 30th)

RB, Johnathan Gray, Aledo (5-11, 190)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...an-Gray-103880

DT, Malcom Brown, Brenham (6-2, 280)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...m-Brown-103353

LB, Tim Cole, Brenham (6-2, 212)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...hy-Cole-103352

DB, LaDarrell McNeil, Dallas Maceo Smith (6-1, 190)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...l-McNeil-89921


Baylor Junior Day List (January 30th)

OL, Trey Keenan, Argyle (6-5, 270)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...-Keenan-114491

DT, Javonte Magee, San Antonio Sam Houston (6-5, 262)
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...e-Magee-104642

[TFloss32]

*As of 6:30 Saturday night, I have not seen reports of Texas A&M getting a commitment from anyone today (good news for the Longhorns). We might see something tomorrow, but nothing as of right now. Commitment news usually comes out the same day a Junior Day occurs, so it's encouraging that we haven't seen anything.

*I think Oklahoma has a good chance at picking up OL John Michael McGee, OL Kyle Marrs, LB Jeremiah Tshimanga and DB Kenneth Marshall tomorrow. We'll see what happens there. Other than that, I wouldn't expect any prospects that UT has interest in to commit to another school this weekend.

[TFloss32]

2012 QB Connor Brewer of Scottsdale, Arizona made it to Austin last night and visited with Bryan Harsin the majority of the time. He went ahead and attended the Texas A&M Junior Day (he was offered) this afternoon but will be headed back to town tomorrow. His sister has a swim meet on campus. No news on whether or not he's been given an offer. Mack Brown has a policy of not offering prospects before Junior Days, so Brewer could be told he's going to get an offer but we won't know about it for a couple of weeks.

[TFloss32]

I wanted to add that 2012 DE Devonte Fields of Arlington Martin could be visiting the Oklahoma Junior Day tomorrow. He is considered to be a major OU lean. They're his childhood favorite and his high school teammate, 2011 RB Danzel Williams, is an OU commitment currently. He's already visited the Oklahoma campus a couple of times with Williams. Fields is another guy that could commit to the Sooners early.

[TFloss32]

A little summary of the weekend...

*2011 DT Quincy Russell did make it to Austin for his official visit and Jackson Jeffcoat was his host. He said he enjoyed his time with Bo Davis and is looking forward to National Signing Day. There are no plans to redshirt Russell in the Fall and the coaches told him that a spot in the rotation is up for grabs if he earns it.

*2012 QB Connor Brewer of Scottsdale, Arizona spent even more time with Bryan Harsin today breaking down film and talking about how he would be used in the future if he were to play for Texas. I wasn't sure if Brewer had plans to return to Austin for Junior Days, but turns out he is coming back for the second one on the weekend of February 25th-27th. Here's a quote he had today:

"I feel like Texas is a school where they want to offer sombody who is going to commit right then and there. I feel like there's a good chance of that happening," Brewer said. "If they offered me, that would be great. I feel like that would be a great place for me to go play. So now I just have to wait and see."

Interpret that how you will, but it says a lot about his intentions. Sounds like he's going to be a Longhorn when/if he's offered. I still think he ends up being the QB Texas goes with for 2012, but things will be interesting considering 2012 QB Trevor Knight will be in town for the first Junior Day. It's possible UT waits until Spring to evaluate these two players further before deciding which one to offer. I've also read an opinion that there's an outside chance UT offers both.

*It was announced today that redshirt freshman OL Dominic Espinosa will miss Spring practice due to shoulder surgery. He's already going through an intense rehab so that he's ready to play in the Fall, but he won't be ready for full contact when practice starts in a few weeks.

*Turns out 2012 OL Trey Keenan of Argyle had a change of plans and wasn't able to visit with the UT staff before heading to Waco for Baylor's Junior Day. I wouldn't worry about it too much considering he's been in consistent contact with the new staff and has plans on coming back for one of the two Junior Days. I do believe he ends up getting offered by UT as he's in that top tier of offensive linemen for the 2012 class.

*No news is good news when talking about 2011 DE Brandon Alexander of Brenham. He's back from his official visit to Arkansas over the weekend and he is still uncommitted. We'll find out in the next few days what his choice ends up being.

*Updates from Junior Days of other schools...Texas A&M and Oklahoma have received zero commitments as of tonight and I'm extrememly surprised by that (especially Oklahoma). TCU picked up a commitment from 2012 DT Joey Hunt of El Campo and Baylor got a pledge from 2012 RB LaDarius Anthony of Kilgore. Both are solid pick-ups for those schools.

[TFloss32]

*2011 DE Brandon Alexander is not expected at school today. Some are of the opinion that he's using the day to sort out his final decision. I told myself not to get my hopes up until Wednesday, but maybe we'll see some good news come down before then.

*Some more updates on the Oklahoma Junior Day. Here's a list of guys that received offers and those that went home empty-handed:

Offered

WR, Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline
OL, Kyle Marrs, San Antonio Brandeis (expected to commit at some point)

Not Offered

QB, Trevor Knight, San Antonio Reagan
LB, Jeremiah Tshimanga, North Richland Hills
LB, Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan
CB, Kenneth Marshall, South Houston
ATH, Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower

This is good news all around as Texas has legit interest in all of the prospects that weren't offered. Oklahoma will probably take a small class this year so they're having to be very selective. Addison is thought to be an OU lean because his sister currently plays basketball for the Sooners, but he won't be going there without an offer. I hope Texas gives him a good look as a DB. OL John Michael McGee of Texarkana had previously been offered by OU before this weekend.

[TFloss32]

Good highlight reel of 2012 QB Connor Brewer for those who haven't seen him yet:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv0BFyj13KY

[Whisky Dog]

Word is Alexander isn't in school today and is instead with his family trying to hash out this decision. We might get word later today.

[TFloss32]

*2011 DE Jermauria Rasco will have his announcement ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. He'll have LSU, Florida, FSU and Texas hats on the table. I think it'll be LSU or FSU.

*2011 DE Brandon Alexander will be part of an announcement/signing ceremony with other Brenham athletes at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. If we don't hear anything on him tonight, that's the latest we'll have to wait.

[TFloss32]

Spring practice starts on Thursday, February 24th and the annual Orange/White Spring Game will be held on Sunday, April 3rd.

[symple19]

Here is a look at how the top prospects in the 2007 ESPNU 150 have fared.



http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recru...ory?id=5652297

[ThePop]

Hmm....

I'd say our chances at Rasco are less than 5%
And our chances at Alexander at 40%. I still think he will commit to A&M.

[The Reckoning]

cam went to blinn??? wha wha?? what happened there, a&m?

[ThePop]

cam went to blinn??? wha wha?? what happened there, a&m?

$$$$

But seriously, what happened there, ALL texas schools?

[DesignatedT]

Cam was SEC all the way. There was no changing that.

[TFloss32]

Very slow news day. Seems to be the calm before the National Signing Day storm. Anyway, the only thing news worthy this morning is Florida State has pulled out of the race for 2011 DE Jermauria Rasco. I think they have other recruits that they consider more important. Not sure if would've mattered in the end, but Texas is now one of three (even if they're on the outside looking in). With Florida State out, everything points to LSU.

[ThePop]

If its between LSU and Texas, he will likely be a Tiger. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though.

As for Alexander, he committed to A&M.

[TFloss32]

If its between LSU and Texas, he will likely be a Tiger. I'm keeping my fingers crossed though. As for Alexander, I've heard that he commited to A&M already, but I don't know how credible that rumor is. Why would this info come out the day before he will announce it?

A few sites are reporting that 2011 DE Brandon Alexander has committed to Texas A&M. Alexander and his guardian called the staff earlier with the news. It'll be interesting to see how this affects the 2012 Brenham recruits. Solid pick-up for the Ags.

[shyne]

Is Connor Brewer a dual threat? I think Texas should go after a Colt Mccoy type. I guess they would have pursued Matt Davis for that if if didnt tear up his ACL i guessing.

[DesignatedT]

Yeah Alexander putting up a lot of smoke. Liucci saying that he's an Aggie but I won't believe it until tomorrow morning.

[Whisky Dog]

Great pick up for aggie, that kid was a rising legit 4 star this season and adds nicely to their defensive depth.