When I was at UT, I just avoided everything during Texas Relays.
Quotes from LB Jeff Holland of Jacksonville, FL after receiving his UT offer last night (24/7):
“It’s definitely a big deal,” said Holland. “Texas is a school I really like a lot. They were a school I was big on when I was younger.”
“Of course I’m going to visit,” he said. “I plan to take an official visit this fall to check them out. I’m looking forward to it. I like Texas.”
Update on DT/DE Kingsley KeKe of Richmond George Ranch who may be in town on Saturday (24/7):
“I’m looking to come in on Saturday actually,” said Keke. “I want to come in and see a practice. The coaches invited me and told me to come to their scrimmage on Saturday so that’s what I am planning on doing.”
“That (an offer from UT) would be great,” Keke said. “Hopefully they do (offer). I talk to the coaches pretty regularly, but we haven’t spoken about that lately. It sure would be nice. It would definitely give me a lot to think about.”
Quotes from 2016 CB Malik Antoine of Baton Rouge, LA who attended the March 1st Junior Day (24/7):
“I’ve been talking to Texas a lot lately,” Antoine told Horns247. “I’ve talked to them twice since coming down a few weeks ago for the junior day. I’m just trying to build a strong relationship with them and they want me to visit again."
“I’m going to be coming down to Austin again real soon,” he added. “They really want all of us on campus, so I’m coming down to their first camp in June. There’s a pretty good chance that Nick (Brossette) and Dylan (Moses) come too. I think all three of us will be there in June for that first summer camp they have.”
“I believe it (a Texas offer) will all come in good time,” he said. “They really want me to come up there again with my family. They told me this time they want to talk with us and have a sit down one on one session with me while I’m there.”
“I don’t know how hard they come after him (Nick Brossette) but they’re definitely still recruiting him,” Antoine explained. “I’ve talked to him about Texas some after I visited there and told him it was a great place, so I think he wants to get up there and check out the campus and the program.”
Update on 2015 QB Zach Gentry of Albuquerque, NM after receiving his Texas offer yesterday (OrangeBloods):
"It's awesome. Texas is big time, lots of fan support," Gentry said. "They have great facilities, it's a great university with lots of tradition and history. It's a great program overall."
"My strength overall is my arm strength and my accuracy. Being the size I am, 6-6, 230, people think I'm not as quick or fast as a quarterback should be," Gentry said. "I timed in the mid 4.6 range last summer, so I'm a little faster than people think I am. Another thing people question is the strength of schedule in New Mexico. But I would say my strengths are my arm strength, accuracy and mobility."
"I think they're a great hire. Texas, I think they know what they're doing. He (Charlie Strong) was extremely successful at Louisville, and coach Strong built a really strong program there," Gentry said. "I was able to experience it first-hand last summer (at Louisville's camp). I have had a pretty good relationship with staff since last summer. I think it was a good hire."
I live in Crestview so I am not going to IN n Out this weekend I guess
According to Inside Texas, QB Kyle Kearns of Pleasanton, CA will be returning to campus the first part of April and it sounds like he'll work out for Coach Watson.
"Texas felt like a second home to me," said Kearns. "It's great to know they still want me because I hadn't heard from them after Mack Brown left. When coach Watson called, I was ecstatic."
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/161964...ights/77120394
Tuesday's practice photos:
http://texassports.com/galleries/?gallery=370
Some notes from OB and IT via Shaggy:
- LB Malik Jefferson was "really impressed" with Strong and Jean-Mary as well as the intensity of the practices. He plans to unofficially visit for the home opener vs. UNT. “I’d rate the visit a nine out of ten,” Jefferson said. When asked what stood out, he said, “Charlie Strong! I love his mindset.”
- Nothing but good stuff on RB/ATH Chris Warren. He insisted that his mom meet the coaches and loved the intensity of the practice. He'll be visiting OU and OK St. the next couple of weeks and plans to attend Texas, Tech and Arky spring games.
- DB Roney Elam left campus early, ostensibly because he didn't know the coaches wanted to meet with him after practice. He's visiting A&M Friday, Baylor later and his recruitment is wide open.
- RB Ronald Jones talked to Robinson last night. The coaches are trying to get him to come by during Texas Relays. Jones said he wants to see how the offense plays out next season.
- 2016 DB Jarey Mayden is expected to be at practice this weekend.
Early list of visitors for this weekend:
2015
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore (visiting Thursday)
RB, Ronald Jones, McKinney North
RB, Lexington Thomas, Aldine Davis (visiting Thursday)
DT, Javier Edwards, Aldine Davis (visiting Thursday)
DT/DE, Kingsley KeKe, Richmond George Ranch
DE, Dorance Armstrong, Galena Park North Shore (visting Thursday)
CB, Holton Hill, Houston Lamar
2016
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
CB, Jared Mayden, Sachse
What's the story on Lexington Thomas? I realize he's undersized but that's a nice (albeit brief) highlight tape for an unranked player. I can't even find him on any service other than 247.
Him and his teammate DT Javier Edwards (who I think is the most intriguing of the two) plays for a new school. Aldine Davis HS is 3-4 years old, so they haven't played a full varsity schedule yet. They will this year I believe. With that said, most of the clips in their highlights are from the 3-4 games they played last year against varsity teams. A few of the clips are from games against JV's. The head coach at Aldine Davis compares Lexington Thomas to Trey Williams who committed to A&M a few years ago. Aldine Davis has a third prospect that could become interesting down the line. 16' LB Jeffrey McCulloch. Aldine Davis' head coach raved about how smart he is and how athletic he is.
No word on Thomas and Texas. Yesterday Edwards told 24/7 that he always wanted to be a Longhorn, so if Texas gets in on him, they would sit pretty good.
More from QB Zach Gentry of Albuquerque, NM (24/7):
“Man, it’s an awesome feeling to get this offer,” Gentry told Horns247. “Texas is a great school and it’s definitely a huge offer for me.”
“I’m very familiar with most of those coaches,” Gentry said. “Many of them recruited and offered me when they were at Louisville, so I know them well and that’s a big plus for me. That sort of gives me an in with them already.”
Two more notes from 24/7...
-CB Xavier Lewis of Reserve, LA says he wants to narrow down his list to five schools this spring. He currently has A&M, Florida and LSU in there, but isn't sure where Texas sits at the moment. Sounds like UT will need to get him back on campus to stay in the race.
-DE James Lockhart of Ennis should still be considered a Baylor lean, but he's mentioned he's "feeling" the new staff and the positive momentum UT has going right now.
Update on RB Ronald Jones of McKinney North before he visits Austin for Texas Relays (OrangeBloods). He is currently contemplating stopping by the coaches' offices while he's in town:
"(Monday's conversation) was more about an emphasis on getting me down there," Jones said of his conversation with Robinson. "I'm going to be running in the Texas Relays, so he wants to talk to my coach, see if he can steal me after the meet. He wants to learn more about me and wants me to learn more about them."
"I really did like them (Texas) in the beginning, just don't know if it's going to be a good fit for me," Jones said. "I love their old offense, Texas is obviously the standard, but I don't know if it's a good fit now."
"I know coach Strong is going to get them back. I think they're still going to run the pistol, but I want to see how the offense does next year," Jones said.
That's exactly what I wanted to know and more. I really appreciate it.
4-star TE Will Gragg.
Strong has some weird connections this kid; mother grew up in a town close to Strong's hometown, so they know a lot of the same people and his principal was Strong's frat brother. Badass news. 24/7 saying he will get a tour from Strong tonight.
Also from 24/7, they're hearing that LB Kendall Thompson is likely retiring due to medical reasons.
Early list of visitors for this weekend:
2015
RB, Tristian Houston, Galena Park North Shore (visiting Thursday)
RB, Ronald Jones, McKinney North
RB, Lexington Thomas, Aldine Davis (visiting Thursday)
TE, Will Gragg, Pine Bluff (Pine Bluff, AR) (visiting for three days)
DT, Javier Edwards, Aldine Davis (visiting Thursday)
DT/DE, Kingsley KeKe, Richmond George Ranch
DE, Dorance Armstrong, Galena Park North Shore (visting Thursday)
CB, Holton Hill, Houston Lamar
2016
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
CB, Jared Mayden, Sachse
Charlie Strong won't allow his players to throw up the 'hook 'em horns' yet
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-...163814369.html
They should wait to do it when they're all in the tunnel before the North Texas game.
I'd love to see Strong's defense after a moment like that.
I'd like to know what he'd do if Vince Young slept in class the Wednesday before the red river game.
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