2012 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread (+ related news)

[TFloss32]

My gut tells me he will bolt for the SEC. His mom was awfully excited when they came calling and it was a big reason they shook OSU.

I agree that Santos will likely sign with an SEC team. Not sure how he passes that up. A&M is a legit option should he want to stay home, though.

[TFloss32]

To follow up on the talk about OT John Theus last night, he is definitely in the process of planning a trip to Austin. The only obstacle the family is dealing with right now is making sure at least one parent makes the trip along with him. July 26th is the only date that's been thrown out thus far but it's not set in stone. Hopefully he'll leave UGA this weekend uncommitted.

[TFloss32]

Tips is back from his vacation. You'll like the bit on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011...pdates-galore/

[BU Spur]

Also, What's going on with DT Donald Hopkins? Kid has an offer from Alabama and many others but none from UT or A&M?

A&M could be looking for for D-line prospects with the news that DT Lamarc Strahan didn't qualify for entry.

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah

[billfromlaketravis]

To follow up on the talk about OT John Theus last night, he is definitely in the process of planning a trip to Austin. The only obstacle the family is dealing with right now is making sure at least one parent makes the trip along with him. July 26th is the only date that's been thrown out thus far but it's not set in stone. Hopefully he'll leave UGA this weekend uncommitted.

Excellent news. I'm glad to see that finances aren't holding up a visit anymore. I think Theus might surprise us all, his interest in Texas seems genuine. Agreed, just get through Big Dawg Weekend Mr. Theus, stay strong.

[billfromlaketravis]

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah

Taylor Hamm has been the leading reporter saying that Hopkins doesn't hold a Bama offer. I wonder what Hamm is saying now. Agreed Missouri is likely the leader as of today.

[TFloss32]

Tips is back from his vacation. You'll like the bit on 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson:

http://recruitocosm.fantake.com/2011...pdates-galore/

Figured I'd elaborate for those who don't venture over to that particular site. The two most important things from this article are:

1.) 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson has been visiting several schools this summer and many of the Longhorn faithful think that's a bad sign. Not the case. He says he's being thorough with the process now so he'll know where he stands with UT by February. Very good sign.

2.) The 2012 commitments that participated in Nike's The Opening last week spent a good deal of time with DE Torshiro Davis of Shreveport, LA. See QB Connor Brewer's text to Recruitocosm below:

“Davis spent A LOT of time with us, and had a good time. He seemed really comfortable and he likes Texas!”

[Isitjustme?]

The recruiting saga concerning 2019 top prospect Kenny Jackson continues apace. Mack Brown made a recruiting trip to Lake Travis to see Jackson in person and met with him in his treehouse. Word is Mack tried to connect with him by promising to make all the campuses water fountains spray fruit punch flavored Hi-C instead of water by 2019, plus promising to meet Jackson's demands by installing a "Super-AWESOME playground with like shoots and ladders and stuff and one of those big rooms full of balls that you can jump up and down in."

Jackson may have been receiving inappropriate gifts from another school however, as his friends report him "having way cooler Wie games than us now, even though his mom like works in a McDonalds." With no nfl on the horizon some scouts are worried that Jackson may turn his interest to baseball, since he went to a Rangers game recently and said he liked how the "guys get to stand around most of the time and take it easy. Plus they don't have to wear all those dumb pads that just make you get all hot and sweaty." Brown is trying to convince Jackson's mother not to buy him a glove or any other baseball equipment for fear of losing him forever to that game. Will continue to provide updates...

[TFloss32]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, OL John Theus' visit to UT will go down on July 29th and 30th. We'll see if more sources confirm this throughout the day. If true, he'll just miss OL Andrus Peat by a few days.

[billfromlaketravis]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, OL John Theus' visit to UT will go down on July 29th and 30th. We'll see if more sources confirm this throughout the day. If true, he'll just miss OL Andrus Peat by a few days.

I like that Theus is making unofficial visit, period. Just a few weeks ago, all we had to look forward to was a distant official visit in the fall. An unofficial visit followed up with an official visit in the fall is about all you can ask for with high profile OOS recruits.

[Isitjustme?]

UPDATE: Brown has announced that he plans to meet Jackson's demands to install a real "kickass" arcade "with like every Street Fighter arcade game ever made!! and like all the Tekkens too. And like all of those games where you play a guitar."

Campus dorms will be retrofitted to waterbeds and the campus will now have a special "Harry Potter Movie Plex" which will show the Harry Potter movies 24/7/365. Lunchroom menu additions include gummi bears, twizzlers, and JawBreakers. Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and spinach will be removed from the menu.

[Isitjustme?]

BREAKING NEWS: Mack has just gotten jackson to sign a letter of intent!! Here is a photo from the press conference:

[DesignatedT]

Who knows whether or not his Alabama offer was legit. He said Saban called and said so personally. Either way, he doesn't look to be leaning there.

He's going to A&M on the 17th for the big day. Don't know if they offer. NT may be a stretch for him. He fits better at 4-3 DT.

If A&M and Texas don't offer him, I'd say

50% Missouri
25% Baylor
20% Alabama
5% Utah

The Benefactor with some inside information, nice. I'd like to see Santos go to Bama. It would take a miracle at this point for Texas to pursue and offer Santos.

Designated T I get up every morning hoping to hear that Colin Blake has been offered by Texas. Floss, has said before that Texas could continue to evaluate DBs into the season before another offer comes out. Unless Texas thinks they can get in on committed players Daje Johnson or DeVante Harris, Akina likely won't do better than Colin Blake. I think there's more to Blake than we're hearing. Akina loved Blake during spring evaluations, but has now seemingly backed off. I think Akina has some concerns about Blake staying at corner at the next level.

Additionally, some have said that Akina likes where Texas stands with Geno Smith and that is holding up a Texas offer to Blake. I'm very skeptical about Texas and Geno Smith.

The Recruitocosm guys believe that Donald Hopkins won't be offered by Texas unless another DT leaves the program. I'd like to see Cotton leave and Bo Davis offer Donald Hopkins.

Texas recruiting seems to be in a steady holding pattern right now as the coaches work on OOS recruits and wait out attrition.

[DesignatedT]

may have been for the best. i think strahan would have brought some character issues.
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Could have been, although hes a great fit at NG.

Plus, Doubt he'd bring any more issues that we don't already have with Demontre Moore.

[TFloss32]

Could have been, although hes a great fit at NG.

Plus, Doubt he'd bring any more issues that we don't already have with Demontre Moore.

What was the word on him? Was it a simple fight at Northgate?

[DesignatedT]

What was the word on him? Was it a simple fight at Northgate?

Well he got caught on a possession charge (marijuana) like a few weeks back and rumors saying he got in a fight at northgate and the person is going to press charges, although he hasn't been arrested yet, so hopefully that's nothing.

That would be a huge blow if we lost him for the season.

[billfromlaketravis]

The Texas Ten at the UA Game will have a chance for one final push on Andrus Peat:

@JHopkins247
Justin Hopkins
RT @TomLuginbill: Andrus Peat has accepted his invitation to play in 2012 Under Armour All-American game.

[TFloss32]

The Texas Ten at the UA Game will have a chance for one final push on Andrus Peat:

@JHopkins247
Justin Hopkins
RT @TomLuginbill: Andrus Peat has accepted his invitation to play in 2012 Under Armour All-American game.

Very good news. DB Landon Collins will also be there. We still don't know where WR Dorial Green-Beckham and ATH Nelson Agholor will play for their all-star games. Would be nice to have them there as well.

[TFloss32]

Here is the updated in-state rankings for all 2012 Texas prospects according to Rivals. I'll update the main page when I have time now that we have an official list.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...ings/rank-2938

[billfromlaketravis]

Very good news. DB Landon Collins will also be there. We still don't know where WR Dorial Green-Beckham and ATH Nelson Agholor will play for their all-star games. Would be nice to have them there as well.

Collins being there could be a big plus, if Texas gets serious after the official visit. You'd think Agholor would also be at the UA Game given that's just a few hours away. Who knows with DGB.

I believe John Theus has already decided to play in the Army All American Game.

[billfromlaketravis]

Lists, lists and more lists, the updated ESPNU 150:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...s/_/class/2012

[billfromlaketravis]

You gotta like this:

AndrusPeat Andrus Peat
Can't wait to visit THE University of Texas

[ThePop]

I hope our players aren't annoying Peat.

Kendall Thompson
@AndrusPeat \m/ #hookem

[billfromlaketravis]

I hope our players aren't annoying Peat.

Kendall Thompson
@AndrusPeat \m/ #hookem

Pop, I think Peat likes the attention. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, Peat is a young guy who hasn't experienced the recruiting process before. It's nice to be wanted.

[billfromlaketravis]

Connor Brewer interview on Inside Texas:

http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=3178