He needs attention.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: Fun times. Well let’s go back to the Austin side of the ledger and discuss what’s going on with recruiting.
Big Cigar: After talking to folks who would know, they’re confident Texas will land Devwah Whaley. His parents and everyone close to him want him at Texas. If the staff would just make it a priority, he would be a Horn by now I’m told by everyone in his circle. He’s got an illness in his family that makes Fayetteville an afterthought, but again, the Horns win if they make an early effort. On Zach Shackelford, they think he’ll be a Horn too. Last year, Tim Irvin had his bags packed and was headed to Austin after checking out Auburn, and we know how that went down. Shack isn’t a lock but the staff feels good. Mattox made Shack a priority after his hiring so that’s a good sign I’m told.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: What else is going on?
Big Cigar: Speaking of Mattox, Patrick Hudson will be the first stop of the new Texas OL coach after the dead period. LOL, did we hire Patrick Suddes or Eric Nahlin ? Unofficially or officially for the recruitniks, there’s a real chance and the sister isn’t a big hurdle, though the thought is that they will attend the same school. At the end of the day, the staff is very confident Hudson will at least officially visit. On Lil' Jordan Humphrey, they love him a lot more than recruitniks. They like his size and skillset as a WR but it’s not set in stone. This one looks like Texas all the way.
Jesus Shuttlesworth: What about some other prospects that we’re considering as we head down the stretch?
Big Cigar: I’m told Quartney Davis has an outside shot at getting an offer. Jake Spavital getting fired will almost assuredly net us the tight end Irvin Smith and they’re mostly confident one of Stephon Taylor or Christmas-Giles becoming a Horn. Taylor is probably more likely if you’re scoring at home. One interesting note is that Chris Daniels is likely to be commit even if he was a late offer. That’s the word around the campfire anyway. Strong and Daniel’s dad are from the same part of Arkansas and the staff knows they have messed the recruitment up due to miscalculations of athleticism. They definitely like his athleticism as a tackle. They’ll try one more time to flip him and roll the dice.
As for Madubuike, they feel better him as opposed to his public indications. Call it splitting aces at an Indian casino. Texas has an 18 versus showing 8 when it comes to Mark Jackson on a blackjack table.
In bigger and better news, they still feel good about Dontavious Jackson and Jeffrey McCulloch. They’re not as concerned about Jackson especially if they can sell him that Malik Jefferson isn’t a Mike linebacker. Umm, Charlie make the call. The staff like its chances with Erick Fowler or any player that visits. Coach Strong says and preaches, just get the kids to campus and I’ll do the rest.
Finally, Deontay Anderson is viewed as an Ole Miss commit in the waiting. The staff also still feels really good about Brandon Jones here, but there is some concern with TAMU. If Traylor stays, we’ll get Jones is what I’m told. Eric Cuffee is done as everybody knows but he’ll wallow in their suckage. Chris Brown is done unless he has a visit or two. We think he wants an excuse to come to Texas and hopefully someone gives him that.
2017 LB Levi Jones (Austin Westlake) - brother of Cayleb
http://247sports.com/Player/Levi-Jones-77674
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3886581/levi-jones
Shackelford starting following Vahe, Williams, Imade, Aucoin, Wilbon and Lil Jordan Humphrey last night.
Scout saying CB Eric Cuffee will be making his decision around February 1st.
He's filming a commitment video with Bleacher Report.
Hope he has a great time on the 16th.
He could very well be your starting center next year if UT can get him to flip.
As an early enrolle Shackelford could easily be in the mix for center. IMO the weak spot in Texas's OL next season.
Scout now saying his official visit date is January 23rd.
Would he have to sit a year? Greg Ward will be a senior that wouldn't be an easy steal of a job.
Great get.
I'm sure this has to do with that ty contract that he handed to Sumlin.
Not a great time to have a HC vacancy with all of the other ones out there.
How long until Traylor becomes a candidate for this job too?
Scout saying DT Stephon Taylor of New Orleans, LA is scheduled to take his UT official on January 16th.
His parents will be coming with him.
Erick Fowler update from 24/7:
After catching up with a couple people around the recruitment of Manor linebacker Erick Fowler the last few days, I can say it’s going to be an interesting month to follow the four-star LSU commit. It’s well known that Fowler is a huge LSU fan. He grew up rooting for the Tigers, and he hasn’t wavered much in his desire to head to the Bayou State. “I’m not just looking at LSU because they’re my favorite school,” Fowler said. “I’m definitely going through listing the things I like and don’t like about LSU. I haven’t really found anything I don’t like so far.”
But, at the same time, there is plenty pulling him toward Texas. A Manor resident, Fowler grew up in a town that’s 15 miles from Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium and the fandom in his home city reflects that. Fowlers family – mom, dad and grandparents – are all Texas fans, and they want Fowler to stay close to home. Even Texas commits, such as his friend Sam Ehlinger, are pushing for Fowler to stay in Austin. In addition to that, the eventual position Fowler plays is a major consideration. Fowler wants to stand up and rush the passer from the edge. Texas will give him that opportunity recruiting him at a “Fox” end. Currently, that’s not yet a guarantee at LSU with new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda just arriving in Baton Rouge. Fowler likes what he’s seen so far from Aranda’s tape, but the two have yet to talk.
So, yes, Fowler has a lot to think about. And despite his list about LSU, I continue to hear it’s close to 50-50 on whether Fowler ends up at LSU. In fact, I heard rumblings an announcement (details weren't clear of what form) could come from this week, but ultimately he’s decided to wait on a final decision until signing day. It’s a tough choice for Fowler, and one that will be interesting to follow over the next month. (Hummer)
DE Emmanuel Ogbah of OK State has declared for the NFL Draft.
Oregon Loses Top-Rated Recruit, 4-Star CB Jared Mayden
http://collegespun.com/pac-12/oregon...b-jared-mayden
Hhhhhmmmm wonder if he'll set up an OV or if this is something that we are not pursuing
LB DeMarco Boyd signed his Letter of Intent this morning:
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