After making the morning drive down to San Antonio and stopping by the Grand Hyatt to pick up my credential, it was time to head out to the Blossom Athletic Complex to watch the West team practice in preparation for Saturday morning's US Army All-American game. The contest in the Alamodome will feature Texas commits Kendall Sanders, Hassan Ridgeway, Tim Cole, and Nick Jordan, as well as Texas targets Dorial Green-Beckham, Torshiro Davis, and Arik Armstead, who has been making noises this week about sticking around the area for the next week to take a visit up to Austin.
Head on after the jump for a few notes. Pictures will follow when I get back to Austin and can access my camera, as well as an interview with Nick Jordan and whatever else I can swing this evening when the players are supposed to be available again.
- Want to talk about a kid who passes the eyeball test? In this environment, most of the kids do, especially in the trenches and at linebacker, but massive Washington tackle Zach Banner is literally heads and shoulders above virtually everyone else on the West team, aside from Arik Armstead, who is virtually as tall as Banner.
- Armstead dominated a couple of reps against John Michael McGee, first bull-rushing the Oklahoma commit into the quarterback and then using a quick swim move to beat McGee quickly off the line. Pad level is always a concern for a kid that big trying to play defensive tackle and he certainly looks like an offensive linemen, but he hasn't wanted to play offense here and looked good on defense in the limited look.
- Banner struggled at times in one-on-ones against Javante Magee, as the coaches were working with him on his angles in his pass set and in getting his punch at the proper time. Still, the kid clearly has all the physical tools and carries his listed 330 pounds extremely easily. It's even likely that he did better in other reps.
- Dorial Green-Beckham is a lean 220 pounds and, as the film shows, moves extremely well for his size. He was quiet in the first scrimmage session before lunch before dominating afterwards, but did have some consistency issues catching the football, as he has a tendency to let it get into his body. It doesn't seem that he has poor hands, but looks rather like a technique issue. He also seems like a really nice kid who was willing to make time for people who wanted to take pictures with him.
- Kendall Sanders will probably get a look at receiver first when he gets to Texas, but has been working at cornerback in this setting and reportedly impressed in the first several days of practice. It looked to be more of the same on Thursday, as Sanders helped shut down DGB in the morning session and looked as natural, quick, and fluid at defensive back live as he does at receiver in his highlights. He lost about 15 pounds or so after getting sick during the season, so he's a bit on the skinny side right now, but he's shown the ability to put on some solid weight in the past.
- Hassan Ridgeway looks as good as any player on the defensive line for the West team after losing 15 pounds himself following the football season. In terms of upper body strength, Ridgeway looks ready to contribute immediately.
- John Michael McGee looked like a running back next to Banner and has a really thin lower body that raises some concerns about the strength in his base.
- Speaking of skinny, Edward Pope looks like his legs could snap in half at any minute. The kid is obviously a hard hitter and strong football player, but it's hard to imagine that thin body surviving four college football seasons without some durability issues.
- For the most part, the quarterback play wasn't particularly strong for the West team, especially from Zeke Pike, who struggled spinning the football and with his accuracy, throwing one duck downfield to DGB against the air that barely traveled 30 yards in the air when it needed to travel 45.
- Nick Jordan punted for Coppell last season, but doesn't look like a natural punter at this point, as he struggled to drive the football. In comparison, local product Ethan Perry was booming spirals down the field and the TCU commit looked worthy of the scholarship offer he received from the Horned Frogs. At times, he was able to get strong height and distance on his kickoffs, but sometimes left his kicks too flat.
- Didn't see much from Tim Cole, who is definitely on the small side for a linebacker and may be miscast at outside linebacker, but I did see some other reports from people who were impressed with what he did today.
- Trey Williams is every bit as fast and quick in person as he is in film and looks like a strong candidate to find the endzone on Saturday. On one screen pass during team work, he break off a big gain, but lost the football when it was knocked loose by none other than Tim Cole. Williams later jokingly blamed the fumble on the sleeves that he was wearing, noting that he never fears them in games. But he did at least admit that he was making excuses.
- The afternoon session was rather light-hearted, as Banner wore DGB's no. 5 jersey -- which he filled out quite well, exchanging the no. 73 with Green-Beckham, who didn't quite fill it out the same way that Banner does.
- The defensive line went against the offensive line in some 7on7 work, leading to a touchdown catch by Magee that spurred an extended dance from the uncommitted prospect.
- Hearing that Thomas Johnson could take another visit other than his trip to Oregon. Stay tuned on that one.
All sounds great except for the TJ situation
kcmorse - January 5, 2012
Agreed.
Someone on OB mentioned TAMU. That would sicken me. If he goes to Oregon, I can’t blame him….
junglerules - January 5, 2012
Outstanding GOBR
billfromlaketravis - January 5, 2012
Rock solid man.
You are by far one of the best reporters on this stuff around.
Keep em coming.
AlDe2356 - January 5, 2012
Thanks a lot GoBR.
Appreciate the work.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
off topic
but is anyone watching the UA game?
SDG - January 5, 2012
yes, was looking for a thread, but...
jmptexas - January 5, 2012
I was hoping for one as well
with 10 commits playing.
SDG - January 5, 2012
watching on ESPN3 at work
Peter Jinkens had a nasty hit showing speed to come from behind and hit the WR.
HookTech - January 5, 2012
Connor Brewer looking athletic!
From the looks of things so far Connor Brewer looking extremely athletic with a huge arm, I would like to see him hit a deep homerun ball to Cayleb jones…it looks like Connor is much larger than advertised…maybe we won’t need Bo Wallace, we might have our qb playing right now!
okhornfan - January 5, 2012 via mobile
Malcolm Brown looking like a monster early in UA Game
HornsUpInLA - January 5, 2012
we're going to need some good nicknames for our 2 Malcolm Browns
jmptexas - January 5, 2012
just to make things easier
jmptexas - January 5, 2012
I'm pretty sure
Malcolm Brown is the RB
Malcom Brown is the DLineman
Not 100% sure, but that’s what it looks like on espn. The next MB should try to get the #28 as well.
Mclovin1035 - January 5, 2012 via mobile
#82
Hobbes881 - January 5, 2012
MBO or MBRB vs MBD or MBDT?
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Love what i'm seeing out of MBII
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Keep nodding my head in disapointment every time I see TJ make a nice play
Just feeling really pessimistic about him.
kcmorse - January 5, 2012
I think we'll be alright. Hard to know what the motivation is...
GoBR was saying could be Oregon + another school. I’d rather it be more than one school, feels more like kicking the tires
HornsUpInLA - January 5, 2012
Perhaps the unsettled nature of the QB situation??????
Paleface Horn - January 6, 2012
if he is thinking about committing else where it doesn't seem like the other Horn commits know it.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Is Ken Griffey Jr.
on the Taylor Bible diet? I would not have recognized him if the announcers hadn’t identified him…
UTLawGrad - January 5, 2012
Picture of UT Commits
BringBackEarl - January 5, 2012
who's missing?
SDG - January 5, 2012
Alex Norman probably... he was hurt during the week and trying to get medically cleared
HornsUpInLA - January 5, 2012
Yea I think your right cause all these guys have pads on.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
speaking of Gray anyone see that catch he just made?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
got called back, but
It was a great catch!.
SDG - January 5, 2012
Yes maybe we can run a RB screen now.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Brewer
Needs a redshirt and atleast another year on the sidelines and practicing IMO.
Now I understand why Mack, Harsen and Applewhite are evaluating Wallace.
chupita - January 5, 2012
I agree but the oline in front of him is struggling.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
exactly what i was thinking
jmptexas - January 5, 2012
He hasn't had the chance to set his feet and deliver a good ball.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Pretty good practice for his college career at Texas I'd say.
I keed.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Agree with these points
Brewer has a good looking arm but won’t displace a more mature Ash; agree with the shirt, especially if Wallace comes. Brown and Gray look ready to go now; Gray has great hands. TJ looks terrific – gotta hope the commit holds. Estelle is a beast but his technique and lateral mobility look to need some work. And Riser just got a holding penalty.
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
Echols has made a couple good plays as well
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
White teams Oline
is giving their QB 2X as much time as the Black teams is. Bad thing is Black teams OL has Texas commits
fanoflosingteams - January 5, 2012
I'm surprised too.
Since the white team are notorious gym rats and heady players, but they lack the elite athleticism and speed that the black team has.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Estelle seems to be struggling
Paleface Horn - January 6, 2012
These games are not great for evaluation
The drills & practices are better.
The game shows off RB & WRs then DL occasionally CBs/Qbs
HornsUpInLA - January 5, 2012
Odds Collins Picks UT tonight?
2%?
GAR 1 - January 5, 2012
0.1%
is my take
chupita - January 5, 2012
So you're saying there's a chance
SDG - January 5, 2012
without
a doubt!
chupita - January 5, 2012
lol
Yes, because LSU has nothing to offer him.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Guess that's why he picked Bama.
Don’t be surprised if he changes to LSU on signing day. Mama was NOT happy with the Bama choice and the LSU alums seem to find a way to get cars and cash to recruits (e.g., Perrilloux). He could just be trying to up the ante.
Paleface Horn - January 6, 2012
And Brewer is concussed
fanoflosingteams - January 5, 2012
In front of the that oline i'd rather he sit.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Did you notice who hit Brewer ?
It was SUPER Mario with the LIFT and BODY SLAM and DRIVING Brewer into the turf!!
Does not look like Edwards will be at UT after the way he treated someone who would be a future teammate!
TYhoughts?
BurntOrange83 - January 6, 2012
Estelle missed the block, right?
Paleface Horn - January 6, 2012
I guess Im done watching this game
I was only watching to see how Brewer played. Black teams OL isnt doing as much as white teams. Sit Gray before he gets hurt
fanoflosingteams - January 5, 2012
NO Way Mario Edwards is a DE!
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
He is...
He is fast with a quick first step…great moves as well. He will be a DE without a doubt…hard to find guys his size that fast and with skills like his for a DE.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Maybe in a 3-4
the guys is pushing 300, if he isn’t there already
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Speed plays into position...
Not many guys his size are that fast. He will stay at DE until proven otherwise. He will also slim down some in college once he gets into a S&C program
STLaw - January 5, 2012
How many DL slim down when they get into a college S&C program?
Kid is still in highschool and may very well keep growing. He’ll definitely be adding more muscle.
He was quite a bit quicker than I thought though. Before this game I thought a permanent move to the inside was definite. Now I think he could have the versatility to play both DE and DT depending on the situation.
Still think he’s a DT in the NFL though. Just like Redding and now Melton.
Horncasting - January 6, 2012
wait...
I thought Mack was recruiting ME at tailback.
UTLawGrad - January 6, 2012
see: ASJ, TE Washington.
ibleedburntorange49-9 - January 6, 2012
According to the UW website
and his recruiting profiles from last year…….ASJ is up 8 pounds.
Horncasting - January 6, 2012
hes stayed at TE and excelled
was more my point
ibleedburntorange49-9 - January 7, 2012
I guess this is our UA thread too
I agree. The black oline is not helping out the QBs at all. But, it is typical in these games that the D has the advantage.
Brewer doesn’t look like the rough tough leader I was hoping to find.
Gray, MBII, Jinkens and Echols have played great. MBII is a monster, and Echols has had very good coverage.
Brewer failed to impress at all, but I put most of the blame on his O-Line.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Summary of what happened?
For those of me that missed the first half?
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
White
defensive line is flatout dominating the black O-line.
chupita - January 5, 2012
unfortunately
Few Texas kids are blocking for him, well trying to block
codaxx - January 5, 2012 via mobile
Great job GoBR
With your “credentials” and all that!!!
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Sterling Shephard
Ran the wrong pass rout on that interception to hurt recruiting chances for DBG.
Book it!
chupita - January 5, 2012
Good call!
SDG - January 5, 2012
Plus after the pick he threw his hands up and stood there while the DB took off and scored.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
All the WRs ( Jones included)
Seem to stand and watch if they didn’t get the ball. No sense of blocking at all.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Connor Brewer concussed?
Jesus, even committing to Texas as a QB means bad things happen to you.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
The white D Line is overpowering the black O Line making Brewer look less than great. They have also slowed Gray's runs.
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
Landon Collins could start for us at safety right now.
Or even last year..
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Vaccaro and Phillips
I doubt that… I will take them both at this point.
chupita - January 5, 2012
Phillips will have some competition with his surgery
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
I really like Collins, he is built like a fully grown man!
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
That just
sounds weird.
I wouldn’t mind him coming to UT, but I just don’t see it.
Still don’t think he would start over Vaccaro or Phillips next year.
chupita - January 5, 2012
ridiculous
Vaccarro would be drafted 3rd rnd if he left. Nobody on the field tonight would be drafted. 3 yrs Collins maybe 1st rnd, but right now he is not near Vaccarro or Philips. People get way too caught up in potential
codaxx - January 5, 2012 via mobile
Please allow me some hyperbole.
It’s been hard watching Texas commits drop like flies tonight.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
True
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
Duke Johnson
Really hurting the black team. 2 fumbles and a whiffed block leading to a safety…
TxHorns989 - January 5, 2012
Yup. Gray is hurt.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Did I just witness that?
They had an injured player hop alone to the opposite sideline? I’m no doctor, but that seems nonideal.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
hopped really quickly
good balance.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Gotta love the technique.
Clearly something he’s worked on.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
+1
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
Gray is hurt too.
Fan tastic.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
shit. seriously?
bad or just banged up?
jmptexas - January 5, 2012
hopped off the field.
may have just banged it up. let’s hope he just landed on the knee
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
FWIW
He fist-bumped as he was hopping.
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Either a hammie or a knee ...
Hope not a knee.
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
Probably his knees. They were injured during the state title game. Must have re-aggravated them again.
BONation11 - January 5, 2012
looked like an ankle
El_Hound - January 5, 2012
I thought it was his knee
but it didn’t look like it was really serious.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
could possibly be the knee, but I would lean more towards ankle. With a knee injury one wouldnt flex the knee and then hop on it adding more stress to it…but an ankle, it makes more sense to do what he did.
El_Hound - January 5, 2012
I did see him hop off the field
I just re-watched it. You are right, looked like it must be his ankle.
Dude hopped like a freaking kangaroo. No doubt he hopped on one leg faster than I can sprint. Great show of medical/trainers to not get out there. Geeze.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
oh sweet baby Jesus not Gray....
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Gray
has been a lot of miles over the last 4 years.
That is my biggest concern with him.
He will definitely benefit from having Brown and Bergeron in front of him.
chupita - January 5, 2012
So true
He is like buying an auto dealer’s own personal ride. Super cool car, but has a lot of miles for being “new.”
He and his family were smart to see the benefit of playing with M.Brown and Bergeron. RB is the shortest career and they need to save the mileage.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yeah, but they were highway miles. He was barely touched and I'm not sure he ever played a 4th qtr!
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
This is true
But he still is near the top of the all-time list for number of carries, if I’m not mistaken. Still takes a bit of a toll!
TxHorns989 - January 5, 2012
so to recap:
Texas QB commit – no time to pass and knocked out of game; Texas RB commit – few holes to run through, best play called back, knocked out of game….I feel like I’m still watching the 2011 season!
UTLawGrad - January 5, 2012
If I were a conspiracy guy
I would say it was OU recruits “blocking” for them
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
definitely
wasx an issue with Sterling SHephard standing around during that interception… and then not even trying to tackle the guy.
One thing is for sure… either Brewer or Shephard made a mistake on that play.
chupita - January 5, 2012
Well, let's be clear about it
It was our OL commit that made the hold (without need) that caused Gray’s long pass catch to be called back. LOL
Gray does have some sweet hands though….seriously.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yep
And Estelle gave up the sack where Brewer got crushed on
TxHorns989 - January 5, 2012
This is like a bad pee wee game
Ugh…now they are saying the black team is all Longhorn. I thought winning our bowl game would hold me over, now I’m biting my nails again. This black team has some talent, but the O has not been it.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
TE didnt chip the DE at all even though the DE lined up way outside the TE
absolutely impossible for a HS senior LT to get out there against any1 that quick.
ibleedburntorange49-9 - January 6, 2012
Curtis Riser
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Nice catch by Cayleb Jones.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Cayleb Jones made a nice catch for a first down
For those without the game. The White team’s QB Dusty Mangum? is now playing QB for the Black team. Obviously he didn’t practice with the black team, but he is the best QB that has played on the Black team. I think the white team may be letting more 2nd/3rd stringers play defense.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Tanner Mangum
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Thanks. I kept thinking I heard the name Dusty Mangum before and it wasn't at QB.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
lol...sounds more like a kicker, huh?
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
It will all depend on Searels and Wylie, and whether than can turn our O Line into a strong agressive group.
If they do, Ash/Wallace can take us to 10 or 11 wins. If they don’t, were back to 8 or 9. Our D will keep us in most games, but we have to have a strong O Line to excel.
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
White team runs back a a touchdown on a punt
I guess they don’t call holding during the run backs.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Is that Gray back on the field?
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
No. Sorry saw the number wrong
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
I believe in miracles and I believe Landon Collins will shock the world and commit to UT!
BONation11 - January 5, 2012
And the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus?
Tell us you know them too.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
We didn't even make final 2
Other guy just went to Bama….So I think it is safe to say
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Tough when your mom doesn't support you.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
Damn. That must have been hard for LSU fans to watch.
BONation11 - January 5, 2012
He needs to get away from Momma.
She could have ended up being a Craig James type of parent
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
i doubt his mom has killed 5 hookers
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Did you see that expression?
If they were from Bama she just might.
Ohio Horn - January 5, 2012
So you're saying We got a chance ?
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
Mom is not happy - bet this is subject to change
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
Landon Collins
His momma is NOT happy with his choice of Bama. I bet that he ends up in Baton Rouge…His mother isn’t messing around and she’s from NOLA.
I can’t believe he picked Bama
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
lol he picked Bama?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Yeah, and his mama shook her head NO
And then said Tigers are #1….very strange. She is still smacking his head.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
geez
Gray’s dad played for Tech but he was all smiles at his press conference saying he was going to UT
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
ESPN Agenda
This is all just a publicity stunt to promote the title game. Landon Collins wants to go to Texas but was pressured into choosing one of the teams in the title game. I wouldn’t be suprised if he decommits from Bama and switches to either LSU or Texas by signing day.
spakastu - January 6, 2012
Agreed
Gotta believe he ends up at LSU eventually
Hobbes881 - January 5, 2012
What a weeeiird commit
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Weird is say the least.
Against the whole family wishes is nothing you can proud of. He’s gonna be have a long not day but years to come. His ears will soon sicked and tired to hear of “I told you so…why you didn’t listen to me?” blah blah blah….
By the way, happy new year to you buddy! How’s your school going? Coming back to visit Austin soon?
Horns98 - January 5, 2012
I do not see his mother signing that LOI to Bama
I can’t imagine why he isn’t excited about his future at LSU, because that is where he is going.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
All I can think of
He just want to pull a “tv stunt”?
Horns98 - January 5, 2012
That's kind of how his mom looked at him
Like quit being a goof-off. You could tell he was creeping and she was not kidding.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
That's going to be a loooong car ride home tonight.
His mom was even waving around LSU purple and gold gloves. Eeesh.
Someone hit the nail on the head though — he may need to get away from her. Helicopter.
Just got back from Austin actually; couldn’t wait to get back to this zero degree weather .. grumble..
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Haha...the helicopter
Hope you’ve great time with your family there. In Hong Kong, I got the cold damp weather here with drizzle. I thought it happens often in Austin. But there’s no immune from the other side of the globe, either. Crap!
Horns98 - January 5, 2012
Just to clarify
I think you’re confusing me with someone else. I don’t know anyone from Hong Kong. You seem like a nice guy though!
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
Thanks and no problem
I thought we’ve chat to each other before. Haha…my bad.
Horns98 - January 5, 2012
He's going to LSU.
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
Mom had LSU colors on too!
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
Sooner or later, he will be at LSU
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
He's trying to show his mom he's a man
But he’s going to LSU…Saban should BACK off but wont’. That was weird. NONE of his friends/family clapped for him when he said it.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
wondering if Collins has heard of Saban and oversigning???
STLaw - January 5, 2012
ok i havent been around to watch the game since the 2nd quarter
i read earlier that Gray came off the field….please tell me its not serious….
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Dont know yet...he hopped off the field for whatever thats worth.
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
why does God hate us?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
he only
loves Tim Tebow.
chupita - January 5, 2012
MEJ drove Brewer into the turf....
Maybe gave him the concussion….either way, it doesn’t bode well for him committing to Texas IMO.
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
why would you say that?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Why would he pile drive his future QB and teammate in an all-star game?
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
Because he could
He wasn’t at all thinking like that.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
He has supposedly been hanging out with the Texas 10 all week
Surely, he could have made the tackle without driving into the turf.
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
im sure it wasnt malicious or anything like that
sometimes you hit harder than you meant to in a game like that
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
I hope I'm wrong....Dude is a beast!
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
You can't be serious
It isn’t like that..He tackeled the kid. He didn’t Suh Stomp him or nothing like that.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Are you Serious ?
He Picked up Brewer and slammed him into the turf!’
THEN DROVE HIM into the turf with his 300 LB self !
BurntOrange83 - January 6, 2012
hes a competitor
you think Rod Wright would think twice about slamming VY’s head into the turf during a high school all star game?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Exactly. I like that he targets any QB with extreme prejudice.
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
That wasn't the play he was hurt on.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Ward caused the consussion...made Estelle look bad
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Estelle
made himself look bad. He didnt block/pass protect all nite
fanoflosingteams - January 5, 2012
Sorry for my complete ignorance, but
Who is MEJ? Damn I hate acronyms.
GoHorns - January 6, 2012
Mario Edwards Jr.
BurntOrange83 - January 6, 2012
On another note
…these announcers talked about no Oregon commits playing in the game. Pray this doesn’t jinx TJ into being a duck.
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
TJ looked pretty good
Kid is quick.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yes indeed ...
And Jones, while not a speed merchant, looks like he has really good hands and mo fear of contact.
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
... no fear
pchorn - January 5, 2012 via iPhone app
Poor black team
Just scored with 20 seoconds left to make it 49-16, then pat is blocked. LOL
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
and how many of our players were on the black team?
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
10
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
well thats just great.....
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
kinda glad our guys were average
now we can put ego’s away and prepare to play football…
longhorn35 - January 6, 2012
I believe the term is
african american
pleaseplaykindle - January 5, 2012
These are not the people...
that built our railroads, Walter. Wait…
ColbyA - January 5, 2012
Well, overall this was a bit disappointing on a couple of levels.
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
ill say
QB=hurt
once in a lifetime RB=hurt
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
look i like john gray plenty
can we nip the once in a lifetime narrative in the bud already. ridiculous.
mattw - January 5, 2012
yes we had Ricky... He was once in a lifetime and then Cedric...
I guess Thrice in a Lifetime…
longhorn35 - January 6, 2012
Can this game please end
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
+1
jrod23mc - January 5, 2012
At least as to DGB
They just said this game won’t effect his decision between Ark, Mizzou and Tex. They didn’t mention OU…..
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Landen Collins aint gonna get no fried chicken dinner at home on Sunday !
MeatchickenHorn - January 5, 2012
UA Assessment
Brewer looked iffy and never really got into rhythm but he couldn’t because he was running for his life. He will benefit from a ’shirt. Hope he gets better soon.
TJ flashed but I did notice him not giving 100% at times. However, these games really aren’t a tell all…especially on O.
Estelle is RAW. Ward ate him alive. Hope we can ’shirt him but depth could be an issue. Riser did ok and should probably ’shirt as well…once again, depth issues.
Cayleb battling injuries and just didn’t look 100%. He should be a good one. Norman hurt as well.
JG is going to a special. Love his versatility. The lack of news about his injury concerns me though…not good.
Collins will be at LSU…his mom was pissed off and I mean PISSED. Not a good sign for Saban (although any chance to screw Saban is worth it).
MEJ is filthy. Should we flip him…we should be #1 again. Best DE ahead of Ward hands down. He is a gamer so don’t be concerned about him laying out Brewer.
As to TJ, I think the other visit is Cal from what Tipsy is saying. Hopefully we can hang onto him.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Forgot MB
Nasty nasty nasty…look for him in the rotation next year.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
YES MBII was a highlight
The dude has a definite motor and could definitely see some time early which is great news.
Agree with all the rest. Brewer needs a redhsirt just to be on the track team to learn to run faster if our O Line is anything like the black team’s.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
At least our OL is developing and coming together...
That Black OL was horrible…MEJ, Ward, and Collins all on white’s D was just wrong in so many ways
STLaw - January 5, 2012
MBII could possibly make an immediate impact.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
God how sick...
Would that D-Line be in two years, with Brown and Edwards.
ColbyA - January 5, 2012
Not too worried about Gray.
But it does make me wish he was enrolling early now…For my own personal selfishness I don’t want him hurting his knee any further.
ESPN Blogger said that Gray had fluid in his knee drained just before the State Championship game. Could’ve been the issue tonight he thought.
Wongworns - January 5, 2012
Be worried
Couldn’t put any pressure on that leg…usually a sign of a tear or cartilage damage. Fluid also builds after damage.
Usually in these games, if the injury is minor, they will say something…they said nothing about his injury which is a bad sign.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
They didn't even help him off the field
I have little faith that they had much of a clue as to anything. I’m sure he will get into a top doc and then we will know what is up. Fortunately he has some time to heal.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
STLAW-- I asume because of your name your field of profession is Law...
which leads me to believe you are playing internet doctor…which makes you a dumbass.
Maybe you should be the one worried.
Hippie Killer - January 6, 2012
wow
Paleface Horn - January 6, 2012
Not that anyone cares, but I officially HATE these classless, bullshit, worthless exhibition games.
It’s exists only so they can show Under Armour logo for 4 hours and you get to see embarrassing Springer bullshit commits like the Collins…ummm whatever that was. That is what being a scholar athlete is all about, right? Fuck the hat trick. Fuck the televised commits.
This is just the worst kind of spectacle and only leads to possible injuries. But only to our top two offensive recruits. No big deal, right?
Sorry for the rant, but Under Armour can bite me and seeing Brewer and Gray go down makes me think that Mack should FORBID his commits from attending. What’s the point if you’ve already committed? There is nothing but downside to these “games.”
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Damn, talk about taking the fun out of it
But, that game really was pretty much a hot mess. Nothing looked under control and those “kids” on D hit way to hard for an Offense to have so little practice. The O is clearly on the short end in these things.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yeah, it was a truly awful "game." Defense will always have an advantage over a team
that doesn’t even know each other’s name. I can’t think of worse football game. What’s the point?
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Bad for O usually
These games are pretty much worthless to evaluate O at all. Usually a D highlight reel. However, you’re right about the hype and spectacle crap…kids on TV.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Right. There is no evaluation except for fans hoping to see their commits do something good.
That’s the draw. Along with this televised commitments. There is no real coaching evaluation. It’s too late. Was Mack going to call Brewer and say, “You know, about that 93 yard pick six and the bell-ringing you took…I think we’re going to go in another direction. But thanks for your time. Buh-bye.” Click.
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Isn't Brewer supposed to enroll early?
Hope his consussion isn’t too bad so he can practice. He didn’t look so good on the sidelines. Estelle really sucked on that play. Yeah, these games always give me worries about injuries and tonight showed why. Hopefully the Army AA game goes better.
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Yes, he's supposed to enroll in time for Spring practice.
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
if we flip mario edwards JR
and he cites spending time with 10(TEN) texas commits at the UA game…would you change your mind?
ibleedburntorange49-9 - January 6, 2012
Point taken.
But no, I wouldn’t change my mind. This game shouldn’t exist. The NCAA should disallow these games, but since they do exist, are we really at a recruiting disadvantage if we have no presence?
Tough to say, but I still don’t think it’s worth the risk. I wonder if these last second recruits are the ones we want even if they are the top athletes. Yes, I would like Mario on the team. No, I wouldn’t risk the health of 10 players to maybe get his attention.
The injuries to Brewer and Gray scared me to death. And the Springeresque commitments made me sick. Next year expect chair throwing and a studio audience.
WreckerTex - January 6, 2012
Jeffcoat and Hicks were both last second recruits
Horncasting - January 6, 2012
too much money goes into the games for the NCAA to disallow it
but i think our recruits presence is good for national perception among OOS recruits.
ibleedburntorange49-9 - January 6, 2012
I guess it was nine commits. Do you think seeing UT commits bail helps our chances with Mario?
Sorry. Still hate this game. And if Mario signs with us I’ll still hate. And I’ll hate it when I watch it again next year. ; )
WreckerTex - January 7, 2012
I could Not agree more^^^^
evanmeikle88 - January 5, 2012
Well...I'm ready to be a K-State cheerleader
Good Luck K-State, beat the hell out of the hogs!!!!
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yes, I'd like to see wizard dig on swine.
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Collins...Mama Gonna Knock you out!
His mom was pissed. No way he ends up at Bama when its all said and done. Sad but it was funny. Best part of the game.
Dawnpatrol - January 5, 2012 via mobile
Everyone including the talking heads thought he was going to say LSU
It actually was funny, because his mom called him out to his face…..I really can’t wait to hear him say he did it on a dare. When they asked why Bama he didn’t even know what to say. She looked at him like, yeah, big man, why Bama?
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
LSU should offer her
I think she is tougher than him!!!
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
I think we saw why he's going to Bama...
To get away from his crazy mom. Can’t blame the kid one bit. His mom would prob be trying live in his dorm at LSU.
Dawnpatrol - January 6, 2012 via mobile
Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
JG Injury
Per post over at Recruitocosm/BC…JG Dad texted 247 and said it was his ankle and should be fine. Good news indeed
STLaw - January 5, 2012
Really?....slowly backing off the ledge....
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Yeah and ditto
STLaw - January 5, 2012
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Well, we also don't need to worry about Brewer getting a big head
And throwing us back if we do take JUCO Bo Wallace.
I was going to inseart a big head joke but that’s what she said.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Right, but even with UT's O-line, he will have more than .000001 seconds
to scan and release. Maybe like .00001. : )
WreckerTex - January 5, 2012
Question on your avatar.
Is that supposed to be Fozzy’s funeral?
2Cor12:9 - January 6, 2012
Haha. Even the North Koreans were mourning the loss of Fozzy for the season.
WreckerTex - January 6, 2012
dont tease me bro
horns1025 - January 5, 2012
Bryson Echols
He played pretty well. With all the bad, he was anothe bright spot.
Wrangler86 - January 5, 2012
Yep
Very technically sound. Small, but he’ll be good!
TxHorns989 - January 5, 2012
GoBR...
If T. Johnson de-commits, will Texas offer Corey Coleman?
Longhorns84 - January 6, 2012
Landon Collins
with the commit Bama is listed with 26 recruits. Didnt SEC put in a 25 limit scholarship? Is Bama ignoring it or was it all BS?
codaxx - January 6, 2012
I'm sure some of those recruits will enroll early or are junior college kids that won't count towards the 25
similar to what Texas is doing this year.
2Cor12:9 - January 6, 2012
What you are describing is the NCAA limit of 25 per class
I thought the SEC added some type of limit on top of the NCAA 25
Horncasting - January 6, 2012
yes
i was talking about the SEC imposed limit
codaxx - January 6, 2012
Saban doesn't worry about limits....from Michigan State, to LSU and now Bama, he will talk under performers or injured guys to give up their rides or take medicals. It is one of the reasons for his teams success for years.
MeatchickenHorn - January 6, 2012
codaxx - I was responding to 2Cor12:9
I have the same question as you as to how the 2 are different.
Horncasting - January 6, 2012
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