2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news) - Part 1

[The Reckoning]

Overstreet getting some packages would be pretty sick.

thats exactly what ive been thinking. line overstreet up with 3 very good backs rotating in.

just think of the possibilities.

[the chronic]

Rivals top 5 surprises of the day. Davis at #2. Normally you'd think that could qualify for #1, but the #1 is obvious after reading - dude switched to Houston over Notre Dame. Head scratcher to say the least.

www.footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1326326


2. Davis switches
It is almost impossible for any school to get a top player away from LSU and out of Louisiana. Alabama received a commitment from five-star Landon Collins last month and the Tigers took another huge hit when the state's No. 3 prospect, outside linebacker Torshiro Davis, made a last-minute switch to Texas. Davis was one of the earliest commits for the Tigers in the class and, as late as Tuesday night, seemed 100-percent solid to LSU. He ended up holding a late morning press conference, though, where he announced his intentions to be a Longhorn. The switch meant LSU was shut out on the top three prospects in the state of Louisiana.

[the chronic]

All these comments about packages and players, and no mention of Brown and Bergeron in backfield with Gray taking direct snap?

You guys disappoint me sometimes.

[UTHorns34]

LOL...I was thinking the same thing chronic. But I think those packages are the obvious. This offense is going to have more options to use than Harsin knows what to do with. With that, our defense, IMO will be more explosive too with them not having to stay on the field. Quick question though...

This is my first couple months on spurstalk. Will there be a link in this thread to get us over to the 2013 recruiting thread? I have already stopped looking at 2012. Ready for junior days!!

[shyne]

LOL...I was thinking the same thing chronic. But I think those packages are the obvious. This offense is going to have more options to use than Harsin knows what to do with. With that, our defense, IMO will be more explosive too with them not having to stay on the field. Quick question though...

This is my first couple months on spurstalk. Will there be a link in this thread to get us over to the 2013 recruiting thread? I have already stopped looking at 2012. Ready for junior days!!

I'm sure it will be a new thread.

[the chronic]

Interesting side story on Winston and FSU. Between baseball and Stanford the Noles fans can't be feeling too good about this one. Think the delay may have to do with seeing if he will be accepted into Stanford.

Dude looked pretty damn impressive in UA game.



http://espn.go.com/blog/acc/post/_/i...t-on-signature

Jameis Winston holding out on signature

Quarterback Jameis Winston, rated No. 1 at his position in the country and the No. 14 player overall in the ESPNU 150, is teasing Florida State fans. He says he's a Nole. He repeated he's a Nole. But he might not sign until Friday. Or maybe next Wednesday. And Stanford? Well, that's intriguing, and so is the possibility of playing baseball.

Decisions, decisions.

"I just really want to get home and talk to my folks," Winston said in his interview on ESPNU. He is in Texas today for an all-star game.

Winston also said, "I'm a Nole, man, I'm a Nole."

Unfortunately for FSU, there won't be a fax today confirming it.

[Biggems]

Stealing Davis from LSU gives me vindication after they stole Ryan Perrilegal trouble from us at the last minute.....


I am not all that disappointed about losing out on DGB....especially considering all the wealth we were able to ac ulate.....and to be honest, you simply cannot get em all.

[TFloss32]

Breakdown of each recruit from Mack's site along with his NSD press conference transcript. Cool to see some of the early enrollees in their burnt orange.

http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-...020112aaa.html

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.c...020112aae.html

[ThePop]

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...ro-Davis-Texas

Torshiro picking Texas video.

[benefactor]

Nice pic of Dalton and Mack from his mom's FB.

[DMX7]

#2 Ranked National Signing Class... not bad considering all but one of Texas' recruits came from SEC Country.

[TFloss32]

Nice pic of Dalton and Mack from his mom's FB.

benefactor-

What was his mother's review of Mack and the staff?

[TFloss32]

A lot of good interviews to sift through from ESPN Austin including clips from Mack today:

http://espnaustin.com/audiovault/

[benefactor]

benefactor-

What was his mother's review of Mack and the staff?

She said she was blown away impressed and they made it very easy for them to decide to come to Texas. She said she couldn't believe how easy it was to visit with Mack like he was someone she had known forever. Touring the house with him and having him just talk about their lives(him and his wife) and the things they did day to day made them feel more like good friends over for dinner instead of someone there on a recruiting visit. As I mentioned before, Diaz was very engaged with Dalton and told him that there would be compe ion but he was "his guy." Also Mack pulling the family card with her younger son Wyatt made them feel special too(though I don't care for the family loyalty approach).

[TheMex]

Floss, when are we starting the new thread?? I hear #1 is coming soon, lets do it. haha

[Whisky Dog]

Dalton looks like just an every day geeky, somewhat doughy white kid in every picture but you watch his film on the field and he's a beast.

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 TE Durham Smythe of Belton has been invited to the first Junior Day and will attend. Mack mentioned in his press conference yesterday that they would be focusing on TEs in the 2013 class. Stanford is known for their TE play and they're trying hard to get Smythe on their campus right now, so that tells you what kind of talent he is. I've linked his highlights again for a reminder:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekHo_50HhNM

Junior Day #1 (February 12th)

QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
TE, Durham Smythe, Belton
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A'Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy

Junior Day #2 (February 25th)

QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite

[TFloss32]

She said she was blown away impressed and they made it very easy for them to decide to come to Texas. She said she couldn't believe how easy it was to visit with Mack like he was someone she had known forever. Touring the house with him and having him just talk about their lives(him and his wife) and the things they did day to day made them feel more like good friends over for dinner instead of someone there on a recruiting visit. As I mentioned before, Diaz was very engaged with Dalton and told him that there would be compe ion but he was "his guy." Also Mack pulling the family card with her younger son Wyatt made them feel special too(though I don't care for the family loyalty approach).

Good stuff. Thanks.

[TFloss32]

Floss, when are we starting the new thread?? I hear #1 is coming soon, lets do it. haha

Still working on the links, my friend. I'm sorry for the wait. I believe Raulerson will drop on Friday, so I'll try to have it up tonight. We'll retire the 2012 thread very soon.

[TFloss32]

I made another change to the list above. 2013 S Kameron Miles has decided to attend the second Junior Day with his teammate.

[TFloss32]

More National Signing Day photos courtesy of Hook 'Em 24/7:

DT Malcom Brown


LB Tim Cole


WR Marcus Johnson


QB Jalen Overstreet


DT Paul Boyette, Jr.


LB Tim Cole and DT Malcom Brown


DE Caleb Bluiett


DE Bryce Cottrell


ATH Kendall Sanders

[TFloss32]

The UIL put out there new district realignments today. See where your high school falls. The biggest difference I can see so far is Lake Travis moving up to 15-5A.

http://www.texasfootball.com/highsch...ws/view/179753

[billfromlaketravis]

She said she was blown away impressed and they made it very easy for them to decide to come to Texas. She said she couldn't believe how easy it was to visit with Mack like he was someone she had known forever. Touring the house with him and having him just talk about their lives(him and his wife) and the things they did day to day made them feel more like good friends over for dinner instead of someone there on a recruiting visit. As I mentioned before, Diaz was very engaged with Dalton and told him that there would be compe ion but he was "his guy." Also Mack pulling the family card with her younger son Wyatt made them feel special too(though I don't care for the family loyalty approach).

It was pretty obvious to me watching the Mack Brown National Signing Day Presser, that the staff loves Dalton Santos. Mack was kind of giddy watching Santos' highlight reel. On one play Santos jacked up the opposing QB and Mack ran it back and said that hit got lots praise from the team.

[billfromlaketravis]

The UIL put out there new district realignments today. See where your high school falls. The biggest difference I can see so far is Lake Travis moving up to 15-5A.

http://www.texasfootball.com/highsch...ws/view/179753

You could make the argument that Lake Travis is actually in an easier district. AISD teams are awful. Hopefully, LT - Westlake will be the season finale every year. Big time rivalry.

[billfromlaketravis]

I made another change to the list above. 2013 S Kameron Miles has decided to attend the second Junior Day with his teammate.

I hope they both get offered. There's a spot for Massington.