Texas was busy this week. After not landing a single commitment at the First Junior Day Texas got on a roll landing Jake Oliver, A'Shawn Robinson, Tyrone Swoopes and Kyle Hicks in consecutive days. All 4 were Texas' top targets at their respected positions. Texas is far from slowing down. RSJ is expected to commit to the Horns on Wednesday afternoon.
Talking points:
* Texas ends the QB debate, and signs Tyrone Swoopes. Huge get, but is the staff done at the position? J.T. Barrett is expected to be at JD2.
* A'Shawn Robinson pulls the shocker and commits to Texas early.
* Jake Oliver picks Texas. Darrell Wyatt is cashing in.
* Kyle Hicks went from a possible DB evaluation to a Texas' top RB target. How did the fast rising junior get here?
* The Second Junior Day looms large. Favorites for offers, Bill's Guys. I have an updated list.
* The County Fair is in swing. I'll share my thoughts. Spring ball begins February 28th.
"Theo:"So Kareem rebounds, right? Feeds Worthy on the break, over to A.C., to Magic, then back to Worthy! Right? "
[Karl shoots and kills the desk guard with a perfectly timed aim]
Oh that Theo.
Fire away Citizens.
JD2 visitors
QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll baseball tournament
QB, Cody Thomas, Colleyville Heritage *baseball tournament
WR, Marcell Ateman, Wylie East
WR, Ellis Jefferson, Denton Guyer
WR, Quan Jones, Wylie East
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
WR, Robbie Rhodes, Fort Worth Southwest
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
TE, Trent Gow, Mansfield
OL, Austin Davis, Mansfield
OT, JJ Gustafson, Dallas Jesuit
OL, Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Maurice Porter, Fort Bend Marshall
OT, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
DT, Christopher Robinson, Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Daeshon Hall, Lancaster
DE/LB, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE/LB, Mike Mitchell, Plano Prestonwood Christian
DE, Torrodney Prevot, Alief Taylor **track meet
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Deoundrei Davis, Cypress Woods
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
DB, Alfred Pullom, Cypress Woods
DB, Maurice Smith, Fort Bend Dulles
ATH, Jacorey Warrick, Cypress Falls
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Lots of WRs...
If RSJ is a Horn on Wed, do you think any of them will get offers?
Track meet and baseball tourney? Does that mean they were invited but won’t show?
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
They might show
I think Texas is probably down at WR going into JD2. Massington is the best out of the JD2 group.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Not sure if this is right but...
I have DB Will Barrows on my list for some reason…
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
I don't believe Barrows has been invited at this time
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Wylie East has TWO WR's?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Yeah Quan Jones and Marcell Ateman
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Is their QB college material?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Most likely to be offered
Likely: Barrett, Gustafson, Porter, Hall, Miles, Maurice Smith, Jacorey Warrick, Deoundrei Davis, Mitchell
Locks: Prevot and Perkins.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Gustafson
Heard from close teammate that Gustafson will be committing to TAMU within the week
Turk12 - February 19, 2012
If so, Porter will get offered
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
His comments
on Texas weren’t too encouraging. Perhaps we can change his mind with the visit…
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
So kids just don't like Texas
Thankfully they’re aren’t many of them.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yeah
I think I remember him reading that it sounded like Texas had already made up their mind with Kent Perkins, so he wasn’t sure about his status, etc. etc.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
That's funny
because right now it’s really good to be a Longhorn
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Not to get political
But that’s where I do the Bill Clinton approach and focus a little more on that guy if he’s really that good
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
I hope you are wrong about Gustafson - Texas needs him.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
perkins
UT needs Perkins. Gustafson would be a great slice of pie after the meal.
codaxx - February 19, 2012 via mobile
and James
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Aaaaand
He’s committed to TAMU now
TxHorns989 - February 20, 2012
no RBs...
…so it seems its Wilson or bust?
vanterminatorhorn - February 19, 2012
Did you not see that
Kyle Hicks committed yesterday?
BurntOrangeTexans - February 19, 2012
Think he was referring to the JD2 Invite List
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
bingo!
yes, I saw hick’s commitment, I was commenting on the JD2 invitations Bill posted.
vanterminatorhorn - February 19, 2012
Tweet from Recruitocosm
“Hearing an elite prospect (mid 4 star) is looking to walk-on at Texas. Kid plays a need position. More to come in the Humidor tomorrow.”
Any idea who this is?
Turk12 - February 19, 2012
saw that as well...
is he talking about this year or next year?
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Very interesting
Hmm, maybe a quarterback, WR, or OL. Those are the only need positions.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
wait a sec... if he is a 4* looking to walk on for next year...
it should be pretty easy to find out who has not signed on the dotted line…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Maybe David Robinson's son?
He’s a wideout right? And was seen visiting recently.
BurntOrangeVeins - February 19, 2012
The Little Admiral?
kriess - February 19, 2012
Hmmmm
David Robinson was seen at the UT vs. KSU game at the Drum. Coincidence, I think not.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
No coincidence
Other son is already at Texas (which does help I suppose)
Dayward - February 19, 2012
I did not know that
cool.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
kids a legit WR...
would be a nice surprise if so
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
He can definitely afford to pay
It would be nice to get a starter without using a ’ship.
UPB13 - February 19, 2012
Probably better options out there right now, but you have to like those genes
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
one of those you take him on his own dime
why not.. he is just one more “prefered walk on”,,,
Which gets me to an odd NCAA question… If the kid plays for the team and his father is a multimillionaire… what keeps him from buying stuff for his friends? Would that be an NCAA violation?
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
I think Robinson will get scholarship offers
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I agree he will get offers
but none are from where his brother is currently enrolled.. he is a guy you take because his talent, but only if he doesn’t count this year because of the scholarship #’s
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
I don't see how anyone could get nailed for that.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Happened at USC with Leinart and Dwayne Jarrett
Jarrett was not paying his fair share of rent, according to the NCAA, for the place he and Leinart were living in. NCAA nailed USC because Matt Leinart (rather his dad) picked up the tab.
learned hand - February 19, 2012
Wow!
That is really surprising to me. Thanks for educating me on that one.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
When Boise is getting popped for letting recruits sleep on coaches
You know just about everything is impermissible.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Lol
That’s pretty funny.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Yeah
Also remember the pic of Leinart and Jarrett at a LA hotspot. Both had drinks in their hands. Only one was 21.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
How do the current UT and A&M classes stack up?
How many of the A&M guys slip in the rankings or decommit?
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
It'll be interesting when they get into the meat of the SEC schedule
I don’t think they’ll win many conference games with an unproven QB, a young team, and serious depth problems upfront.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I think a few guys are using A&M as placeholders
I think Wilson is gone as soon as LSU offers
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Dumb question, but here goes...
What is the purpose for “place holding” by a recruit?
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
some commit to one school to try and force an offer from another school
Lets also not forget that if a kid really really wants to go to school “X” and holds out the entire time for school “X” and they never offer, he has no place to land. Kids will find a placeholder that they consider as a fall back option…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Insurance and/or leverage...Got it! Thanks.
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
Committing early is smart to a school like Texas
If you get hurt while you are playing your senior year you know that the Longhorn family will take care of you and get you a medical schollie. Maybe that is why Mack doesn’t allow being the placeholder (if a kid takes a visit without permission he is pretty much off the list).
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
I always liked Mac's position on that.
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
I wonder if A&M will try to follow suit?
They are loading up this JR day.. If a kid starts to look elsewhere do they pull his scholly offer? If so, I will pay for screen shots of the TexAgs spin…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
+1
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
It would be freaking priceless if Sumlin decides to follow the Mack
principles of recruiting… The spin over there might knock the earth off its axis though..
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Haha!
BurntOrangeTexans - February 19, 2012
Hey Bill
How does the conversation with Barrett, Thomas, and Hill go? What will the coaches be telling these guys?
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
QBs
There’s some noise out there that Barrett will still be offered. I’m not sure how it would work, but Texas needs to be up front and honest with every party involved. No internet surprises.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
not Barret
If UT is gonna offer another QB, it should be Cody Thomas. No point in offering another dual-threat QB like Barrett or even Kenny Hill if UT has already offered Swoopes and Jalen Overstreet is already coming in (and possibly red-shirting).
Satam55 - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Overstreet...
was a really good safety too…if he gets frustrated at the QB depth I’m sure Akina would love to have him…
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Overstreet projects better as an OLB
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
true.....
Funny, all the posters from East Texas on OB think Overstreet is UT’s QB1 of the future. While everyone else has the same opinion as you.
Satam55 - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Oh I think he can be a QB at Texas
The offense would look very different, but Overstreet can play QB. I think he’s a football player, they’ll figure out the position later.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Cody Thomas
Thomas’ father basically told Inside Texas that they didn’t feel Texas’ interest in Cody was very serious. I think he’s out. Kenny Hill has plenty of options. I think it’s Barrett or bust on another QB.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I know....
I would still push hard for Thomas, he’s too good.
Satam55 - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Cody Thomas
His dad has already said he isn’t coming to Texas so he’s not in the discussion anymore.
boorad - February 20, 2012
Coaches are gonna be up late a couple of nights
if all those listed for JD2 make it to town. Could choose up sides and have 3-4 touch football teams.
edsp - February 19, 2012
I'm sure the coaches are putting in serious hours on the evaluations
No stone unturned.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Tell me about A'Shawn Robinson...
any info on why the early commit? Does he RS? What type of player is he? Spill the beans brother…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Robinson
The issue with him is playing 100% all the time. When Robinson is motivated, he might be the best player in the state. When he’s not playing with fire, he’s been average.
I think he projects better as an OT. Elite, elite wingspan, good punch. He can be an excellent DT.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
LB Position
Still seems like Hughes is the top target here… if Hughes is offered, is there not a spot for Wade? Heard we may just be taking 1 LB which is why I ask. Especially given our depth at MLB with Edmond and Santos, curious to know if Wade would be a bit redundant even though he’s extremely talented
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
Bill, I'm curious about your thoughts on Wade, too.
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
Wade is a tough one
I just don’t see where the offer is. Texas is deep at MLB with Edmond and Santos, and Tevin Jackson can also play there.
Wade is a take most years, but this year could be different.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I would like to see Jackson move there full time
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Jackson has been destroying the off season work outs.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Great to hear.
Was a 5* LB out of high school.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Speaking of workouts - name some names
Who is being called out?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Jesus at IT won't say
I don’t think those names will get out. Some things are just meant to stay in-house.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Jesus did make what I found a VERY TELLING
comment about Garrett Greenlea on Friday. Asked if Greenlea was responding to Wylie/Searles, Jesus said, “This is a very important offseason for Greenlea.” My hope for him contributing continues to dwindle, and this non-comment was enlightening.
edsp - February 19, 2012
Malcolm Brown, Edmond, and Moore are all getting pushed to get their body fat % down
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I would love to spend one summer with Bennie
He would likely kill me…but I heard he can resurrect and rebuild you, apparently Texas has the technology….wah nah nah nah nah nah. =D
dukeoforange - February 20, 2012
I should have included Hollins in the likely offer list
I think Mitchell or D. Davis should be the top target at LB. Hughes is a raw, elite athlete, but I like Mitchell and D. Davis better. Hughes is worth an offer, but I think he can be slow played.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bill, whats the latest at the county fair?
TxSportsFan - February 19, 2012
The time didn't respond very well one year, Wylie went off on the team
A correction was made. Hawkins and Moore are looking like starters. Bennie is working on reducing Moore, and Edmond’s body fat. Wylie is pushing Malcolm Brown very hard.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
from what I've read in drills
Hawkins is at LT while Cochran is at RT. Don’t know if it stays like that.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Always suspected that would happen
Righty QB, your best tackle is on the left (blind) side . . . actually, I was hoping Hawkins was good enough to make that happen.
edsp - February 19, 2012
not the worst thing in the world
if your juco transfer OT takes the LT job and runs with it.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Hawkins is a better athlete
Cochran will be a good player at Texas.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Really good to hear Hawkins getting starter consideration.
We really need him there.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
I'd be surprised if he didn't start
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Which MB?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Is better?
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
This one
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
The running back, Malcom Brown hasn't enrolled yet
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Really? I don't why I thought he enrolled early
Which then brings up a concern about MB, the running back. Why is he being pushed – what is wrong with him?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Some bad weight
He needs to be a work horse. His body must be in peak physical position for that to happen.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Ah, well here is hoping he is responding to Wylie
Both MB and Bergeron have to do better , in D1 football, than just playing in two games and then laying off from injuries!
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Honestly I think Bergeron has the better frame to be the horse
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
as stated earlier in thread
The Assett of JS says he’s freakin’ jacked.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I think Bergeron has been jacked since 6th grade
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Not knocking Bergeron, but MB was supposed to be the heir apparant to Peterson, when he was recrutied.
I didn;t see evidence of this last year, however and that is troubling.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
It's tough to be heir apparent
when your getting tackled in the backfield as soon as you take the handoff.
BurntOrangeTexans - February 19, 2012
you're*
BurntOrangeTexans - February 19, 2012
OH, no doubt.
But he had a troubling habit of running high and his cuts were a little slow to me.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Looked good to me
He was a freshman and always fought for extra yardage
atxdman - February 19, 2012
Disagree man, totally.
Go re-watch the UCLA game film (when he was healthy). Dude made some vicious cuts that game, and his vision is good enough that he usually didn’t even need to.
I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again: MB picks up four yards in his sleep.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
This
kriess - February 19, 2012
When is the County Fair I'm new to Texas
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
It's a segment of the off season work outs
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Thank U
I was about to text the Mrs. to take the day off
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Welcome to Texas. nt.
Ese-De-SA - February 19, 2012
Thanks Bro Namath
It’s great to be here
kcmorse - February 20, 2012
If this is the Blue Chips edition of SWB
Where is Shaq and Penny Hardaway?
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I'm more of a Ricky Roe man
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Kyle Hicks
How long had the coaches been evaluating him and how did he wind up from off the radar to the first RB commit? Can you tell us a little bit more on his story (knowing he was at CB last year, switched to RB this year).
I thought his film on Hudl was okay, but then I watched the free video clip they had on Orangebloods and it was very impressive… recommended for those who haven’t seen it yet!
PS Bill – kudos to you for identifying his talent 8 months ago.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
Hicks
I saw a special player at the Red Bull Tourney in July 2011, I just had no idea what position he would play.
Hicks stayed at RB almost exclusively at Martin and had a great junior season. 1600 yards rushing, 300 yards receiving, 28 total touchdowns.
He came on late. Ford is looking hard at OOS schools. The staff likes Hicks better than White, they went with Hicks.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Malcolm Brown's turf toe
A little off topic, but any insight into how his recovery is going? I understand that this can be a chronic, nagging injury and just hope it’s not hampering him as we go into spring ball… or worse, having it get reinjured.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
Asked Jesus on IT about Brown and Bergeron
During their Q and A on Friday. He told us the Asset said Bergeron was freakin’ jacked and Brown was carrying some bad weight but it was starting to come off.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I'm guessing the bad weight came from sitting around resting the injury
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bergeron
I really wouldn’t be surprised if he overtakes Brown… I absolutely love his game. Just a beast and a really difficult back to take down.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
I hope he gets right. Period
Even if it requires a minor surgery. Get it done now. I think he’ll be 100% for spring ball.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
James White commits to TAMU
Marks their 11th commitment of the 2013 class. They’re off to a hot start.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
I like their class, but there are some reaches in there
Might be a smart solution to take a lot now, decommitments are coming. They always do at TAMU.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
It's not how U start it's how U finish
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Any guesses on whether we go for a K or P this year?
I know it is early, but I am a fan of always looking for one K or P every class…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
On paper, Russ is the punter and Pruitt or Jordan is the kicker
Hopefully Nick Rose can handle the kick offs.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Being reported that Kenny Hill will not make it to JD2
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
I used to love watching his show on HBO
with that crazy music.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Hill is a pretty serious baseball player, not surprising
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
JT Barrett will attend JD2
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
Now it get interesting
I don’t Texas brings him for kind words. Just sayin.’
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
ummm... hypothetical..
if Swoopes and Barret both commit….
What do you do? RS both? develop a 2 QB package?
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Haha...
We would be having some epic QB arguments down the road… Ash vs. McCoy vs. Brewer vs. Overstreet vs. Swoopes vs. Barret…..
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
BON would implode
kriess - February 19, 2012
would be worth it...
screw a old fashion T backfield set…
Just do it with Brewer flanked by Overstreet and Swoopes..
Put Oliver and RSJ on one side and Gray out wide on the other…
and they play ball…
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
forgot about a certain #8!..
tim11ut - February 20, 2012
Hey What Starts Here Changes The World! Right
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Odds of him committing?
If he does receive an offer, what are our chances? I can’t see him committing with Swoopes and Brewer in the fold, but I’ve heard the staff is trying to find a way to take both JT and Tyrone… really curious about this.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
The common sentiment was that Barrett would commit to Texas on the spot
This was months ago, before Swoopes committed.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Just my opinion,
but I think we need to get all the capable QBs in as possible. Good competition only makes players better, and we don’t have the luxury anymore of pinning our hopes on just one QB.
40A - February 20, 2012
I'd be suprised if Barrett committed now that we have Swoopes.
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
Then why
would he be coming in for JD2 if he has already decided not to come here?
boorad - February 20, 2012
on the subject of how other teams in the state are recruiting
you think Texas will once again reel in the best recruiting class in the state?
horns1025 - February 19, 2012
I don't have any doubt that they will
White, Wilson, Griffin and Stewart are the only 4 that I really like. Texas will be fine.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
if you had your pick of any recruit in the nation
that Texas could have who would it be?
horns1025 - February 19, 2012
Robert Nkemdiche. Guy is a monster.
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
+1
I think he was grown in a lab… absolute freak
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Robert Nkemdiche
Without question. He would have been the top recruit in the 2012 class, easily the top recruit in the 2013 class. Beast from Georgia. Texas is recruiting him, but he is widely considered a Bama lock.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
if you could have any Offensive Line recruit in the nation who would it be?
and would you say Texas has a shot?
horns1025 - February 19, 2012
Laremy Tunsil is the top ranked OT in the country
Texas has shown some interest. He’s out of Florida.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Reuben Foster/Bama commit
Might be just as good.
b&g80 - February 19, 2012
Quite possibly
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
i like the rueben LB that commited to bama
hes a monster! one of the best highlight films ive seen from the linebacker position. Him and landon collins on defense is scary.
susuata - February 19, 2012
That's a very physical, fast defense
Should Texas get to another national championship game, I hope Bama isn’t on the other sideline.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Isn't there a very good chance that Kohl Stewart plays baseball instead?
I can’t remember if it was him or someone else, or both, that have a very high chance of being drafted by the MLB.
kriess - February 19, 2012
probably a top 50 kid right now if not better.. Was that this winter I thought
will ask around and see how high his stock is now
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Yep, I think he gets offered serious money to keep him away from football
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Didn't OU have a kid like that last year?
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
I can't remember if they did
Nebraska lost Bubba Starling to baseball.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Archie Bradley
Archie Bradley was the guy. He was drafted 7th overall by the diamondbacks
Turk12 - February 19, 2012
Nice pull
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I knew there was one recently
The interesting thing will be that since the MLB has changed their slotting rules and the 2 spot athlete clause that more kids might just go to college..
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Yes, the salary scale has been reworked
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yep,
Bradley was gonna walk on to the OU football team and play on scholly for the baseball team. Dude was an absolute stud on the football field too, I’m glad the Diamondbacks took him.
40A - February 20, 2012
Stewart is a leftie and throws in the mid 90s
Kids like that have a tendency to get offered LIFE CHANGING money. I know Stewart is saying all the right things, but things could change once he’s offered a MLB signing bonus. There’s a reason TAMU isn’t down recruiting QBs.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yeah....
he’s gone.
kriess - February 19, 2012
He could see max signing bonus money
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Didn't realize Stewart is a lefty
Doubt he’ll never play a down of college football (or an inning of college baseball).
dmitri kissov - February 19, 2012
Isaiah Golden?
Most everything I’ve heard is he’s right up there with A’Shawn Robinson (possibly better) and only a small step behind Justin Manning.
Andrew Wiggin - February 19, 2012
Any idea on what the state wide perception is of Neb, Col and Mizzou continuing to recruit in Texas?
and do you expect the blow back on TCU to be this recruiting cycle
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
TCU
I think the Frogs problems helps Tech, Arkansas,OSU, and possibly U of H and SMU.
TCU was right there at the edge of something special. It’s a shame.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
BLFT
Love this weekly feature, by far one of my favorites each week. But I have to be honest…and I don’t know if its been addressed before, but the Center Alignment thingy kills me. :)
kriess - February 19, 2012
Haha, I think it formats like that on the chat feature
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Why do you think A&M is off to such a fast start?
They have 3 or so top 100 guys..Do we have a chance at those guys especially that toprated tall WR?
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
Grades issues from what I've heard.
kriess - February 19, 2012
why dont we show A&M's commits a book of A&M football history
that’ll make anyone decommit
horns1025 - February 19, 2012
+1
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Or just email them a link
to aggietraditions.tamu.edu
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
TAMU
This always happens with a new staff. Hey kids, a new sheriff is town. We’re here to win. All that nonsense. They’ll have serious decommitment problems once they drop 3-4 in a row in the SEC. Don’t worry.
Sumlin hasn’t traditionally been an elite recruiter. He did do a nice job putting together his staff.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I am shocked that those guys committed early
But it may be just placholding liker earlier posters said. I mean, who really cares if you burn a bridge on A&M? It isn’t considered that strange to ditch them if you get LSU or Bama offer.
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
Ish Wilson is the only shocking commitment in my mind
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Fast start
A&M also has a much easier depth chart if that is what a recruit is after and like Bill says, the new sheriff in town always has a little momentum since he is new.
everything horns - February 19, 2012
I think Texas will stay away from Griffin, they like RSJ better
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Tall Recievers
This appears to be – I really don’t love speaking in declaratives this far out from NSD) the deepest class of WRs in Texas in a long time, particularly WRs with height, and we already have our staff’s pick for the best one. Hopefully on Wed we get a possible second. This was A&M’s year to get one also. Good for them.
Golden at DT is a different story. If we can flip him by NSD I am all for it.
SwimTexas - February 20, 2012
2010 was a pretty deep one
Texas got Darius White, Mike Davis, Darius Terrell, Chris Jones, and John Harris, but other four-star guys like Apo, DeAndrew White, and Terrell Reese went out of state. In total, 21 of the Rivals’ top 100 receivers for the year were Texas high school products. Wow.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/byu/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-2393
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Also, guys like Josh Huff, Bryant Jackson, and many others switched to WR
Quite a WR class for the state that year.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Should have said
“one of” the deepest classes in a long time. Because you are right about 2010.
Although, this helps prove my point about the WR position. Malcolm Williams, Darius White, Terrell, Timmons, etc, etc…. A combination of reasons, but just a lot of misses. Reminds me of DT from 2008-2010 where it just seemed we could not make a DT work.
Hopefully both of these trends are over now.
SwimTexas - February 20, 2012
Yeah, it's definitely a good illustration of the point that recruits are just recruits
It’s arguable which out of Mike Davis, Ross Apo, and Josh Huff has been the best receiver of that bunch of four-star guys, but that’s not saying a whole lot. I think a recent OL class was similar in that regard.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Was really hoping we could really get a prospect from the State I left behind at this next junior day
CALIFORNIA
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Fuck this game out sounding drunk
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
came
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Cravens could visit this summer
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
LonghornScott has a new post on Barking Carnival
If people haven’t seen it yet. On offense with Swoopes not really changing from offense with Ash or Brewer. Good read and visuals.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
One of the best in the business
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
RSJ? Thought he'd be in burnt orange by now
Why the wait now that Swoopes is committed?
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
My guess
Wanted to give the other guys the spotlight on their days… Let’s hope he commits before basketball playoffs start on Tuesday, I think.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
OB reporting that an announcement is set for Wednesday, 1 pm i think
junglerules - February 19, 2012
1:30 via 24/7
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
I agree
RSJ wants to commit on his own time. 130 pm Wenesday.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
so he's pretty much a lock?
horns1025 - February 19, 2012
I do feel that RSJ is a lock
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
So far it seems like nobody wants to steal the spotlight from 1 another
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
I tend to agree
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I read somewhere that RSJ wanted to play basketball as well
Any truth to this?
Darth Bevo - February 19, 2012
Any word on latest attrition numbers?
Seems like there’s some rumors that the numbers will go up.
zboy101 - February 19, 2012
I haven't heard that
I do think several non contributors will have transfer talks with the staff.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bill what's our cieling looking like 18 give or take
20 TOPS
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
Sounds about right
I think the number is currently 15 -18, that could change.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bill, Big XII vs SEC recruiting...
What changes are there for Misery and Little Brother in recruiting for the SEC that they couldn’t do in the Bix XII? Each conference has a different set of written requirements, right?
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
Right
SEC has a minimum wage requirement, while the Big XII does not.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Most recruiting rules are consistent across the NCAA
They are ignored more often in the SEC.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Some changed, like the SEC changed their standards to the NCAA minimum for Jerrell Powe
Prior to that they had a higher academic/admissions standard, like most AQ conferences do. The commissioner announced that the SEC’s standards would mirror the NCAA’s.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Would really love to see Texas try to nail 3-4 OOS kids a yr
kcmorse - February 19, 2012
I think that's a lot more likely than most people think
Probably doesn’t happy in 2013 because of the numbers, but I think that will be the new normal.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Predictions on commitments between now and next week?
Also, on the lines of county fair, any news on how the rest of the OL/DL/Davis is doing?
armsch - February 19, 2012
Predictions
I actually think Samples could commit before RSJ. I think Perkins commits in a couple weeks. I though Prevot would be in the same boat, but Texas is also looking at Hall. I think JD2 decides who gets the offer.
The other outstanding offers will take their time.
Cochran and Moore are doing very well. So well I think that Mack might be sold on JUCOs if they fit in well. I’ve heard Hopkins was playing center. Moore, Dorsey, Jeffcoat and Oak are my starting 4 at DL.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Mack looking at JUCOs is smart
He has always placed an undue burden on himself by not getting the best available at a spot of need. Tons of great players on the JUCO train. And, most of them know that they already are getting their second chance.
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
I think they continue to look at JUCOs for immediate needs
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
why not?
nothing wrong with cherry picking the best Jucos that still fit your University profile.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Augie has quietly taken JUCOs for years
No reason for Mack not to do the same.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I might ruffle some feathers
But I am hyped for the Spring Orange vs. White game on LHN. It’s on a Sunday so I can just sit there and ingest this goodness. I imagine they will show it 100 times and plan on watching it every time.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Hopefully it'll be on ESPN, I liked their campus tour last year
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
me too....
I love the LHN
laxtonto - February 19, 2012
Walk-on
Do have any information on who the possible walk-on could be? Recruitocosm tweeted that a mid 4 star prospect might walk-on.
matt103455 - February 19, 2012
I read that
I suspect we won’t get any information until the Inside the Humidor report comes out.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
on that Bill
I’m torn. I bought a subscription to IT because of JS and EN. It has the disclaimer that you shouldn’t share the info received there with other sites. But I feel much more loyalty to this site then that one. I’m big on following the rules, but you guys should know this stuff as well Oh, well I’ll figure something out.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Try a free trial and see how you like it
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Props to Jesus and Eric for getting paid but
I miss Recruitocosm Jesus. The interesting info has gone way down and the hokey teasing noninformation BS has gone way up at IT.
EHorn - February 19, 2012
I disagree
I don’t see any change. I think people wanted information more often, but how much can you really get until the team starts practicing? You’re still getting the same info about once a week. I think the teases are in addition to the main info, but I don’t think you’re getting any less than you were getting before. And I have a feeling the posts will pick up once spring practice begins.
UPB13 - February 19, 2012
exactly was JS said
practice report from the Asset weekly and humidors more often.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
perhaps it is the same amount of info
just diluted with more crap
it almost feels like the difference between watching tv with and without commercials though
EHorn - February 19, 2012
free trial?
I’m pretty sure IT doesn’t have any free trials.
Satam55 - February 19, 2012 via mobile
I would love to hear the sales spiel of Sumlin to recrutis
Surely, the SEC spin is not mesmerizing them?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
They're selling playing time and selling it well
Do they hold on to them? Time will tell.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
By-the-way, Bill
Since you have moved to Houston, your scouting sorties will have to end with the metroplex schools, right? Now you get to check out Northshore, Pearland, Katy, Klein x 10 and Cy-fair x 25 schools, true?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Ha I'm going to need a Toll Tag
I’ll probably make some CFISD area games. Maybe some North Houston if Nahlin is driving.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Watch out for the cops on the Beltway!
They are sneaky..
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
I wish there was some distant football inside the Loop
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
decent football*
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I'm a Houston HS affiendo my self and I would say you need to check the following schools out -
I think the schools to watch this year are Katy, Pearland Dawson, Pearland, LaPorte, Manvel, Northshore, 3 of the Kliens, 2 of the Cy Fairs, Friendswood and Memorial.
There are potential college players at all of these shcools. Unfortuantely, HISD has not really been supplying very much talent since the days of VY.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I'll try to attend commits' games and some North Shore games for sure
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Sadly
Not much down here in Clear Lake area either.. Except Blake Blackmar haha
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Actually, I forgot about the Fort Bend schools and Elkins as well.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
If Prevot commits to Texas, I'll make some Alief games
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
on that note..
Elsiks RB this year was pretty good… Anyone know if he’s going anywhere? I think his name is bynum.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Sealy probably isn't a bad trip heading out west. 30 minute drive or less from west houston
junglerules - February 19, 2012
Traffic could be tough, would have to be a Saturday game
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Traffic is ALWAYS tough in Houston - just take your medicine. :-)
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Sealy is 50 miles from Houston
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I'm not sure what part of Houston Bill lives in. I lived on the West side (Spring Branch) and could make it in 30 minutes on the weekend to visit family
junglerules - February 19, 2012
Yeah the part of Houston is big ha
Spring branch houston is a heckuva a lot closer to sealy than clear lake houston
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012 via mobile
No doubt!
My neck of the woods included Spring Branch, Katy ISD, and even some of the Cy Fair schools weren’t too bad of a drive
junglerules - February 19, 2012
Well, he is correct about Northshore - UT has a pipeline there - and the Pearland schools.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
North Shore has a really, really good 2014 class
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Sad to sdee the demise of some really good HS football schools
Yates has dropped to 3A and they were the team in Firday Night Lites. Schools like Wheatley, Bellaire, Sharpstown and Madison are just not rlevent anymore – sad.
There has been an exodus of families moving out to suburbia and beyond. And the big reason is that the HISD school progams suck!
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Yep people are moving to burbs for better schools
Expect Klein / Spring area to be on the best in the state in the coming years.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Cibolo Steele
Has stolen some of Converse Judson’s thunder in SA area.
Ese-De-SA - February 19, 2012
Yates had a factory for 20 years
But Yates got kids from all over HISD — top athletes — who transferred in because Yates was the only school offering one particular course. Which all the football players signed up for!
Sad for all the kids at the other HISD schools.
edsp - February 19, 2012
Interesting
I’m from Houston, and my dad told me Yates was THE school back in the day. He told me they got all the good HISD kids, but he never knew why. Thanks for the info!
TexaStunna - February 19, 2012
Ha! Yates was well known for it's football and basketball recruiting tactics.
So was Bellaire for it’s baseball team, as it was a magnet school
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Back in pre-historic times...
When 4A was the top classification, HISD was in four districts. Most of the minority schools were in two districts, and the west side was in the other two. Yates was in one, and Kashmere was in the other. I went to Lee, and our big rival was Lamar (who we beat all three years – while winning district). Bellaire and Westbury were in the other – so that bi-district was the city championship, always played at Jeppesen (which was a HISD field then).
My junior year we played Kashmere, with Delvin Williams at RB. They wore our asses out 41-15. Yates may have been good at some time, but in the late sixties, Kashmere was THE HISD program.
Happy to say that after a several year gap, Lee is playing FB again.
nvrfrgt63 - February 19, 2012
Ha - damn, you are old
I remember Kashmere though – it and Wheatly were generally BB state powerhouses for years.
Lamar was the rich kids school – all the River Oaks kids, that didn’t go to Kinkade, went to Lamar.
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
You moved to Houston?
As a former resident of Katy, TX, I’m so sorry.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Ha, I think the Inner Loop and Katy are little different
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Inside 610 is actually not too bad at all.
Check out Onion Creek/Cedar Creek cafe for an semi-Austin like environment and decent and cheap beer.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Well aware of both, excellent suggestions
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Grew up in Katy.
I echo your opinion.
Andrew Wiggin - February 19, 2012
Oh yeah? which HS?
I’m a Mayde Creek alum
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Taylor HS
Graduated 2007. Never played football or anything. I played tennis in high school actually, and in fairness, we were the tennis powerhouse in Katy at the time. The new rich kid schools (Cinco, 7 Lakes) stole that title the last few years though.
Andrew Wiggin - February 19, 2012
2007?
That is the year before I came to teach at Taylor. And I love it out here in Katy. Don’t know the reason for all the hate…
SwimTexas - February 20, 2012
Houston hate?
When you were an Austin native, it’s hard to love Houston. But at least there is great salt water fishing nearby.
And days of 105 degrees and 80% humidity. :-)
Dallas, on the other hand……..sucks!
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
meh...
I live in Dallas and its way better than Houston IMO…
I would rather live (and am working towards living) in Austin, followed by Ft Worth, then Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston last if I had to for work or something, I would never move their voluntarily, and this is coming from a lifelong Rockets/Astros fan…
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
It's all about personal taste.
My personal list would be something like: Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Dallas.
Texas Wahoo - February 20, 2012
Ha - well I have said before
I’ve lived in Houston since 1970, but I am only here temporarily. After I completed residency started looking for a home, I checked Austin first and income in Houston was 25% higher than any city in Texas – Austin was ridiculous, as was San Antone..
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
Austin has bad income/cost of living
My first job offers Austin was 15K less than the majority of job in the same field and houses were twice as high for the same sq/ft in similar neighborhoods than Dallas which is why I moved here…
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
I will admit - that is the "beauty" of Houston
Excellent average incomes, low unemployment and cheap housing.
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
Now, Austin - that's differennt
5 years ago I drove past the house I grew up in, Brykerwoods district, and I remember my parents paid $7500 for it – 1400 sq. ft., shaker shingle, post war house.
It was for sale and the realtor said they were asking $425,000 for it! Can you believe it?
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
Houston is cheap
And there is good food and good fishing nearby! IF you can stand all of the above listed problems. However, the Austin food is much better I will definitely admit that.
HookemHouston - February 20, 2012
I would argue the food
How can you beat Taste of Texas for steaks or Papadeaux’s for seafood and Papacita’;s/Chuy’s for TexMex?
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
those are in just about every major city now...
even Longview has 2 out of 4…
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
So what you're saying is that Houston's food is so good it is being exported?
Texas Wahoo - February 20, 2012
I don't really hate Katy.
It was a good place to grow up. Nice, quiet suburban community. Nothing wrong with that. Going to school in Austin was a fun change after 18 years in Katy though. Now, I just love Austin (who wouldn’t?) and stayed here after getting my engineering degree from UT. Austin is a helluva drug.
The humidity does suck in Houston though. That is one thing I actively dislike about Houston. The traffic sucks too, but tell me any freeway in Houston is worse than I-35 and I will call you a liar to your face. And my most recent impressions of Katy are spending 3 of my summer commuting from Katy/Cypress (where my parents moved to a couple years ago) in to downtown for internships. Even taking the Metro and getting to use the HOV lane, it’s an hour each way. Ouch. Houston is just that sprawling though, which is another annoying thing about it. All-in-all, I do not hate Katy though.
Andrew Wiggin - February 20, 2012
I always thought Houston traffic was bad until I moved here to the DC area.
DC traffic is like Houston traffic if Houston never expanded their freeways.
Texas Wahoo - February 20, 2012
Yeah I've heard horror stories.
The Katy Freeway is actually not bad at all, after the recent expansion. That is one massive freeway nowadays.
Andrew Wiggin - February 20, 2012
People here in New York think I'm joking when I describe the Katy Freeway.
pleaseplaykindle - February 20, 2012
D.C, NYC and LA Traffic can't hold a candle to
Honolulu. If you ever got caught in traffic there and that volcano erupted, you may as well make your peace – you’re dead!
Snide Aside - February 20, 2012
+1000
I’m in DC three weeks a month. There is nothing to compare to 66 at rush hour, the Beltway any time of day, or 95 from the Springfield Interchange south in the afternoon. I’ve see the Beltway between 95 and the Dulles Toll Road CRAWLING at 10:30 AM. I’ve taken three hours to go the twenty five miles from Springfield to Quantico on 95 on a Friday afternoon. I now time my flights based upon traffic there. Land mid day, depart early AM and stay right by the a/p that night. Anyone who bitches about Austin traffic hasn’t seen ANYTHING. And just imagine how much worse it would be w/o the Metro.
nvrfrgt63 - February 20, 2012
Can't rec this enough. We've basically lived the same life.
Grew up in Katy (I mean, after I got to Texas from Alabama, California, and India) and moved to Austin and never seriously looked back. Austin has a way of spoiling you.
Living in Houston is like living in the swamp of swamps, the humidity is so bad. Other swamps come and gather and pay respects to the swamp that is Houston. But I disagree about the traffic. Austin has perfected the art of finding new and ingenious ways to create traffic jams out of thin air. Houston’s traffic isn’t so bad by comparison, especially when you take into account the size of the city. If Houston roads were as poorly designed as Austin roads (a lot of this is due to how quickly Austin grew in the last 15 years and through no one’s fault), I’d still be stuck in traffic and not typing this.
Katy was a nice place to grow up, in conclusion.
pleaseplaykindle - February 20, 2012
Although a Chicago area native,
I’ve spent about half my life living in Texas (4.5 in Katy area, 3.5 in Houston for grad school, 8.5 in Austin). I love all three places and all have their pros and cons.
I moved back here to Chicago a little over a year ago from Austin and I must say that I generally agree with you about Houston vs. Austin re: traffic. Austin traffic is, relatively speaking, worse than in Houston. Houston did do a good job of building a road system that would keep up with growth about as well as could be hoped and, if you’re trying to get somewhere during a busy traffic time, just avoid the freeways and Galleria area if you can and it’s not that bad.
Austin, however, should not be given any kind of free pass by saying that “a lot” of the reason the traffic is as bad as it is now is because of growth and that is nobody’s fault. Indeed, back in the 60’s/70’s/80’s a lot of road growth/improvement (much in the form of freeways) was refused in the hope that enough people would stay away to the extent that it would never become a problem; this was done in spite of population growth concerns that have largely proven well-founded. Now the city is in a lot of trouble and improvement is hindered by NIMBY’s and various other headaches that weren’t there 35+ years ago.
All in all I certainly love Austin, sympathize with environmental concerns, and might end up there again someday, but that is one thing I’ll always have trouble tolerating: the incompetence, stubbornness, and/or general lack of foresight or “can do” attitude of city government/planning. Some things, such as building more roads, indeed have some unfortunate side effects, but it could have been done better than it has been and denying the inevitability of population growth was a poor decision that has made everything suck that much worse for everybody.
http://www.texasfreeway.com/Austin/historic/freeway_planning_maps/freeway_planning_maps.shtml
sc33 - February 21, 2012
As an old Austin native, I never saw a traffic problem.
When I left in 1962 there were only 179,000 people in Austin.
When it became the second silicon valley, all the west coast hippies, ecstatic over an opportunity to escape Cali, arrived with bags of money and drove up local housing costs to ungodly levels Furthermore, when you come from the traffic morasses of the big cities of Cali, Austin’s traffic just ain’t that bad..
Snide Aside - February 23, 2012
I'm a Mayde Creek alum, CO 2001.
Texas Wahoo - February 20, 2012
Congrats man.
I went to the elementary, junior high, and high school.
pleaseplaykindle - February 20, 2012
Good times - although I didn't go to the elementary school.
Texas Wahoo - February 20, 2012
Hypothetical
Texas goes undefeated for two years, beats two SEC teams to win back to back national championships. The catch: the basketball team and baseball teams are winless in those same two years and the laughingstock of the nation. Do you take the deal?
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Nooo
winless basketball and baseball is a deal breaker. Tha’d be terrible.. So many games in both sports!
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012
Sign me up
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Who cares if baseball and basketball go winless?
We’re natty champs two years in a row. That’s all we’ll be talking about! Football season never ends at UT.
BONation11 - February 19, 2012
If championships truly are the measuring stick, then probably, yes.
I’d be miserable, but I’d still take it
junglerules - February 19, 2012
Yes
Wrangler86 - February 19, 2012
going winless in basketball would be comical to watch
yes please
ibleedburntorange49-9 - February 19, 2012
Nooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Horn - February 19, 2012
Don't make me think about that.
Gosh.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Out of the six seasons (three sports over two seasons each), two championships would be excellent
Obviously Augie’s boys could win that many, and Mack could win one, but that’d be extremely unlikely. Two guaranteed national titles instead of up to three, but more likely zero? Sure.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Absolutely
Personally, I am barely aware that basketball on any level actually exists and college baseball is practically invisible to the point that it is difficult to follow with any worthwhile degree of intensity.
To those who know: will the LHN show a lot of baseball?
sc33 - February 21, 2012
The LHN will show every home game, as well as the UT games in Houston.
Texas Wahoo - February 21, 2012
How do you view the QB rotation will play out in the next 3-4 years with the recruits we have?
Will it be like the Leach years where a guy only gets to start in his Junior year when the older starter finally graduates?
zboy101 - February 19, 2012
By Leach years I meant like how it played out at Texas Tech. Sorry for the misphrasing.
zboy101 - February 19, 2012
does this make sense? is this possible?
2012: Ash-McCoy-Overstreet(wildhorn)-Brewer(redshirt)
2013: Ash-McCoy-Brewer-Overstreet(wildhorn)-Swoopes(redshirt)
2014: Ash-Brewer-Swoopes Overstreet(position change)
2015: Brewer-Swoopes
2016: Brewer-Swoopes
2017: Swoopes
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I'd love that
I’d rather have Brewer above McCoy in 2013, though. And there will be someone else in the pipeline by 2014. I think Mack said somewhere that he wants to recruit at least one QB a year.
UPB13 - February 19, 2012
I think the QB competition gets white hot in 2013
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Swoopes ain't gonna sit on the
bench for 4 years! If he’s not getting meaningful snaps by his third season, he’ll be on the first train headed for UH or Colorado
edsp - February 19, 2012
Absolutely - not to worry though
The minute he steps onto campus, he becomes the best QB on the team!
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I think Swoopes redshirts
Maybe sees a little playing time as a RS freshman, competes for the starting job as a RS sophomore.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Very Vince-like
UPB13 - February 19, 2012
Closer to Pryor
I don’t think Swoopes has the ceiling of Young. Watch Young’s HS tape. It’s absurd.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
In terms of his career trajectory
UPB13 - February 19, 2012
Well Swoopes
hasn’t played his senior year yet, so we will see.
40A - February 20, 2012
Oh, I agree and he should
But he will eventually push Brewer out, in my opinion.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I think Swoopes is closer to Pryor than VY
VY was on another planet.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Granted, that's not an extremely high bar
But that’s still a highly unlikely thing to be the case.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Bill
Who do you like the most at safety? I hope Texas continues the trend of speedy head-hunters.
BurntOrangeVeins - February 19, 2012
Safety
I like Marcell Harris the best at safety. Cravens is a close second. Miles is the best in state, but does he stay there. Baltimore is a good player, but I’m not sure if there’s room for him. Maurice Smith can probably play both (that’s big with Akina).
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
im shocked that you would take harris over cravens
i havent seen either’s tape but damn goes GHG love cravens.
ibleedburntorange49-9 - February 19, 2012
What is your take on Harris - is he too much of a reach?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Honestly, I think Cravens is a tougher get than Harris
Akina has done a lot of leg work on Harris.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
There's an awful lot of Receivers coming in on JD2.
With the Oliver commit and number we got in 2012, are we interested in adding much more in 2013? Do recruits get disappointed when they don’t get an early offer? Or is it they already know they’re chances after talking to their recruiters for JD2?
zboy101 - February 19, 2012
In the past, yes recruits would get disappointed if they weren't offered by Texas during the Junior Days
I think this will change as recruits begin to understand that Junior Days are about evaluations.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
And RSJ would be the top dog
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Yea, forgot about RSJ. Crowded field.
zboy101 - February 19, 2012
Wonder why RSJ is making some kind of Wed., whoop-de-doo, announcement?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
It's a big decision, RSJ wants to do his way, I'm good with that
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Any predictions on who you think will be our top recruit when it's all said and done? Defensively and offensively.
BONation11 - February 19, 2012
Top recruits
National: Robert Nkemdiche (defense) Altee Tennpenny (offense)
State: Raulerson (defense) Perkins (offense)
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I'll throw my 2 cents worth in
Tyrone Swoopes – followed by:
Raulerson
RSJ
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Mine
Perkins becomes the best player of the group. James is a 3 yr starter and NFL center.
codaxx - February 20, 2012
I think he meant in our class, not just in general.
Unless you legitimately think we’re going to land Nkemdiche. Now that’s optimistic! I like it!
Andrew Wiggin - February 19, 2012
Damn reply feature!
Thwarts me every time. Gotta pay more attention.
Andrew Wiggin - February 19, 2012
Correct the above mentioned 4 are best overall
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
How is Nkemdiche pronounced? Mispronouncing that is fraught with peril.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
I'm not sure
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I did some google and the consensus is kim-DEECH-ee.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Bill
Do you have any thoughts on why OU recruiting in Texas has collapsed? I know they are still getting good classes by recruiting elsewhere and maybe collapse is too strong a word but they just dont seem as much a factor in Texas the last couple of years. Maybe their coaches just like to fly.
BEW - February 19, 2012
It's a new direction
I think it’s a combination of a few things, namely losing repeated head to head battles with Texas and some of their players from Texas haven’t worked out. They recruit Florida and California well. They are also after JUCOs pretty hard.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Sounds right
I had wondered if some Texas HS coaches were not being as upfront with OU recruiters as with Texas. I dont think any HS coach here in Texas wants to be on Mack’s bad side by being less than honest with UT recruiters.
BEW - February 19, 2012
Interesting idea
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Offers
School – Total Offers – Offers in TX
Texas A&M – 53 – 32
Oklahoma – 57 – 15
LSU – 48 – 12
Texas – 12 – 11
Alabama – 84 – 3
Really I just thought this was an interesting juxtaposition.
SwimTexas - February 19, 2012
wow that's unreal...
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Bama has 84 offers, haha
An offer from Bama isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
no joke
I can’t believe these kids still haven’t figured it out, Bama stays in it with a bunch of the NSD kids until the end and bump off the solid borderline 4 star/high 3 star kid that’s been committed to them for over a year…when will they ever learn?
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Did y'all see this?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/alabama-send-recuit-105-letters-one-day-234515452.html
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Not surprised at all
A guy on my team got quite a few last year, and he’s good but not exactly amazing.
HookemHouston - February 19, 2012 via mobile
84, 57, and 48 are all ridiculous.
There should be a rule against this.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
You have it wrong
college coaches don’t want to be on high school coaches bad sides. Trust me on this.
CoachEtch - February 20, 2012
Come next season, who do you expect to be our starting QB and predictions on how his season will turn out?
BONation11 - February 19, 2012
I think Ash will start and remain the QB if healthy
It’s early for predictions, but I think Texas can win 10 games.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Can't wait to hear the inside scoop on how Ash plays this spring.
It’s a monumental question. I think that he will make significant advancements though.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Has to get more accrurate on his deep throws, but wow did the decision making improve in the bowl game
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yep, and that's the primary reason I'm bullish on Ash. And that improvement
was after only a few weeks of quality time as the unquestioned starter.
I’m thinking he still has some upside that he’ll develop into this off-season. Man, I hope he does, then that 10 wins will not be too much of a stretch.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Top notch receivers will make Ash look good.
I’m still not convinced we have those, outside of Shipley.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Lest we forget - Colt had TWO all american receivers in Cosby and Chipley
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Shipley - dang it!
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Yep. We might need some freshman assistance.
The existing WRs need to step up. Like your Cheech impression.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Watch out for Marcus Johnson, I just have a feeling about him
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Hope he doesn't have to redshirt
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
A healthy John Harris could be at the top of the depth chart
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
How about Jones - does he step in and grab a starters spot?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I like Cayleb
Not much middle ground with him. He’s either going to be a stud, or flame out. Having a NFL dad will help there.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
The WR position the last few years
sort of reminds me of the DT position from a few years ago. We just haven’t been able to get/keep/develop the talent very well there (Shipley exception applies)
SwimTexas - February 19, 2012
Well, Quan Cosby played a little. :-)
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Talking more recent
2009, 2010, 2011 – and I meant the other Shipley as the exception.
But yes, I was a huge fan of Quan. We had it good there for a while. Roy, Limas, Quan, Ship.
SwimTexas - February 20, 2012
A mean O-line and a good stable of RB's are the keys to Ash's success.
You can get by with Shipley and Davis/Goodwin. Those are solid receivers.
BONation11 - February 19, 2012
That's true
And I think we are headed to a very pleasant surprise with our OL.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
We'll have those. That's for damn sure. Need to use them wisely.
I will check into Betty Ford clinic if the all get injured again.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
I LOL'd - well played
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Ha, yeah thinking back on this season.
Ash wen’t through some serious shit this season and still managed to play decently. The situation was about as messed up as you could possibly make it : True freshman, new offense, new coaches, QB carousel, RB injuries, WR injuries, tough schedule, etc, etc.
And he handled it with class which is huge in my estimation. I really look forward to seeing what he can do this year since the entire situation will be so much less dysfunctional.
Of course, we’ll never know about injuries but everything else is shaping up to be a much better situation.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
Thought he made great strides in the bowl game.
Two really nice deep balls to Goodwin that were both called back for being out of bounds.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Bill's Guys
I hope Dashon Hall, Maurice Porter and Mike Mitchell are all offered at JD2. I think Porter is this year’s Camrhon Hughes. Daeshon Hall will play in the NFL. Period. Mike Mitchell might be the most athletic LB in the state. 38" vert.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
HOLY MOLY BILL...
haha, can we talk about the recruits that we JUST signed for one quick second…i personally think its crazy how much recruiting has evolved…my question tho is about kendall sanders…where does he play into next seasons team (if at all)?? thanks, enjoy your insight
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
Sanders
One the best athletes in the state. A legit 6’1’’ runs a 4.4 40. He will start on offense and play WR. I also think he will get touches on jet sweeps. Big enough to play outside. Ketch has compared him to Dez Bryant, but I don’t see it.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
wow!
starter? so who does he replace in the lineup?
ACnDaHorns - February 19, 2012
Sorry I think Sanders will start off on offense, I don't think he'll start
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
ketch compared him to Dez
saying he has that kind of electric athleticism but not physically comparable
B.A.J. - February 19, 2012
I see more Briscoe than Bryant
kriess - February 20, 2012
I'd take either?
pleaseplaykindle - February 20, 2012
Briscoe was horrendously underrated?
kriess - February 20, 2012
sad but true
KU had some real talent those years…my have they fallen
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
I agree.
Briscoe was a solid talent.
pleaseplaykindle - February 20, 2012
Baskeball Deal?
saw the deal above about you take back-to-back MNC for bad baseball and basketball season.
If i told you, that you can have Tx miss the Tourney this yr and play in the NIT for a Final 4 berth next yr
or
Take a first Rd exit this year and a guarantee sweet 16 spot nxt yr?
j64_tizzle - February 19, 2012
Final Four
all the way
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
not even a question
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Final Four berth
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
Brewer will redshirt
Right? I know he is doing well right now, but ultimately doesn’t he need a redshirt?
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I think he redshirts if both QBs stay healthy.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I wonder about this, Bill
Is this just internet musings or are the coaches really gooming him for the #2 spot?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
I've seen that Brewer has opened some eyes, he can still back Ash and redshirt
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
and just let McCoy...
have the garbage time minutes?
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
That would make sense to me
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
That's true and didn't Mack specifically say he would be allowed to compete for the back up?
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Mack said he could compete to be the starter.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yeah, you've got to, right? Since McCoy may be a flight risk.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
I like that he told all three they could start, makes them work harder and push one another
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
McCoy is no longer a flight risk, IMO.
Him “flighting” would really open things for up for us.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Random Question...
What’s up with 2012 LaMarque RB Tim Wright? I remember him being on GoBR’s big boards and he still hasn’t signed anywhere, is there more to the story?
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Grades, he probably goes the JUCO route, maybe prep school
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
that was my guess...
but didn’t know for sure thanks
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Wright sounds like a good kid, I hope he gets a chance somewhere
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Off season workouts
Any update on how the early enrollees are looking in the offseason workouts? Is there anyone just dominating in the workouts?
Just a curious question and if you can’t answer no big deal but how did you become a writer for this website?
matt103455 - February 19, 2012
Off season workouts
Hawkins is said to be doing very well. As is Moore, he’s reshaping his body and should have an early impact. Brewer has opened some eyes. Watch out for Duke Thomas, there’s a lot of excitement around him. I think he’ll be a great one at Texas.
To answer your second question, I started off just like everybody else. I signed up on Burnt Orange Nation and became a poster. I also posted frequently over at Recruitocosm. I quickly got a rep as a lengthy poster. It kind of just took off from there.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
You were a little more than a lengthy poster, my friend.
You were diligent in following recruiting and recruits and had very good insight – even though you were a yankee up in the Dallas area. At least you got south to Houston as soon as you could. :-)
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
Recruiting is certainly a hobby / obsession of mine
It’s difficult to explain, but it fascinates me.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Duke Thomas is the real deal
Saw him at his last playoff game at Jerry World against Rowlett…
Duke playing as a QB didn’t impress me much though he had some nice moves, it was his kick/punt returns that made me gwak in amazement…
Every time Rowlett kicked the ball off he would return it past the 50 save one time I think he only went to the 40…
He even muffed a catch and dropped it clear to the ground, turned around, picked it up and still made it across the 50. He was so scarey that in the final minutes Rowlett decided that they would try for a first down on a 4th and 7 on the 45 rather than punt the ball to Duke…
He was electric, glad he’s a Horn.
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Fantastic evaluation, this is why Akina is the best in the business
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bralon Addison was like this if not even better.
Texas missed out on this kid – no way in hell the kid should have gone to Oregon.
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
What would make me happy at the Second Junior Day
Porter, Prevot Hall, Mitchell, D. Davis and Maurice Smith all receive Texas offers. Perkins commits quickly.
I’d be happy with either Prevot or Hall. Same with Mitchell or D. Davis.
I’d like to Massington get an offer. I have no idea how that happens.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Hey bill...
I keep a sheet on UT’s recruiting targets, do you mind taking a look at pointing out any possible big names that I’m missing?
Here’s a link to the sheet
I can post it in the thread too, but I didn’t want to hijack it…
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Nice
jcrogers23 - February 19, 2012
You know how to work a spreadsheet my man
I agree with many of your percentages, I’d probably put Samples higher though.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
those were GoBRs
and what we can get out of the IT guy in Q&A…
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
The Manning percentage seems about right, but I'm tempted to knock it down
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I'd bump up RSJ
hopefully it will be that nice shade of orange on Wed around 2pm
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
Altee Tenpenny
Not because UT wants him, or has a chance to get him, but because that name should be required by law to be on every list of football names.
WreckerTex - February 19, 2012
lol
I actually had him on there for a while but UT didn’t really stand a chance so he was a guy that got trimmed off…
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
The Dime is my favorite nickname for Tenpenny
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bama
How long until someone catches up with Bama talent wise? Or is Saban just that good of a coach and motivator?
Dawnpatrol - February 19, 2012
I'll give Bama credit
Not the best home state to recruit out of, but they’re next to Florida and Georgia. 2 of the top 4 recruiting states in the country. This notion that Bama does more with less is laughable. They have plenty of resources and use them well. They do some questionable things, but those championship count.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
They had a lot of luck in getting them...
Colt going down (along with the rest of my California vacation), and the whole debate on whether or not to have a rematch and all..they’re good but any consistent top ten team could do it with that kind of luck.
Flip side just look at Boise, if ever there was a year to get in a NCG this was it, and then they lose on a FG to TCU on the blue…sad when you actually think about it (with the exception of the TCU fans).
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
It wasn't luck that took Colt down. Just one idiot OC who so disdained the need for....
implementing a running game that he used his spread passing QB as a running back for his faux running plays.
Nunna Yo Bizness - February 19, 2012
So much hate for GD,
I mean, he used Colt to Colt’s ability, it was just a couple unlucky plays that got him hurt. Can’t pin those on the OC. If we woulda won that game, it would be opposite.
40A - February 20, 2012
True regarding Colt
But it was his inability to produce a consistent running game, especially a power running game, that led to Colt getting hurt against KSU, and then took away the early momentum in the A&M game. With a healthy Colt, we most likely win both games, and then have a good shot at the MNC game that year.
Horncasting - February 20, 2012
He seemed to have no problem getting a terrific running game going with good OL and RB coaches
Ricky was already established when GD arrived, sure, but Mitchell and Benson were also highly productive.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Colt got hurt against KSU
because he took a bad hit to the shoulder/head. It had nothing to do with not being able to establish a run game. I’m positive most coaches would’ve called a sneak in that situation.
40A - February 20, 2012
hmm...
we HAD to sneak it because we could run it in short yardage situations…
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
Well,
HAVING to sneak it is a matter of discussion. But I’m just tired of GD being blamed for Colt getting hurt.
40A - February 20, 2012
I don't blame him...
but that’s the reason we did that play, but its a play we should have been able to do regardless
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
Right right,
I wasn’t pointing it at you in particular. I’m not a big GD fan, but it’s easy to say we lost Colt because he called that sneak. Well, a lot of coaches would’ve called that sneak. It was just a freak hit that doesn’t happen 9/10 times you run that play.
40A - February 20, 2012
Saban fits that culture like a glove
questionable tactics with a win at all costs attitude. championships trump everything else. the administration and fans will let him do his thing as long as he continues to win and win big. Saban is basically running a semi-pro team in college.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I agree, Bama fans could care less if they're on probation
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
they hit a homerun with that hiring
match made him heaven. plus, with Saban flaming out in pros, he will stick around for a long time.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
II think the saying
“If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin’,” originated in Alabama.
TexaStunna - February 19, 2012
I love it
If U aint cheatin U aint tryin
kcmorse - February 20, 2012
It's kind of Ricky Bobby Esque
If U aint 1st your Last
kcmorse - February 20, 2012
The 5 commitments
Oliver committing early was a bit of a surprise to me. I expected him to commit to Texas, but not so soon.
Robinson was very surprising. I thought he would at least take some visits first.
Getting Swoopes early is huge, he can Raulerson can do some damage recruiting for Texas.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Big time leaders
These are the guys that recruits will want to be playing with. First guys picked on the playground type kids
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
I like the analogy
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I don't get Sabans recruiting persona
He has the personality of a 3 week old Kumquat!
Snide Aside - February 19, 2012
have to look at what he is selling
Barron, Upshaw, Richardson, and Kirkpatrick are all consensus first round picks. Son you can be Bama’s next first round pick if you play for me.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Josh Thomas Ja'Braylin Thomas
What’s going on with these guys? They seemed to be some top targets early and seem to have faded.
Scout reports Josh Thomas has an offer.
Turk12 - February 19, 2012
Thomas and Thomas
I think Texas can slow both. I personally like Porter better than both. Could be telling that Ja’Braylin Thomas wasn’t invited to either Junior Day.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bill, I'd love your thoughts on our QB situation.
I’ve got a lot of worries about our depth chart getting a bit clogged up. Specifically, if Ash starts through his senior year (and I think after his bowl game performance this is not especially unlikely) what happens to Brewer and Overstreet?
We’re looking, in this vaguely relevant hypothetical, a situation in which both Brewer and Swoopes don’t have the opportunity to start until their respective redshirt junior years. This kind of thing has absolutely worked at other schools (USC is a great example of this) but we haven’t really pulled it off well here, like… ever.
Honestly, my take is that I wouldn’t mind seeing Brewer and Swoopes not play significantly until their redshirt junior years, but do you think we can keep them around long enough to make this work?
Thanks!
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
What I meant to say and badly conveyed was that:
How do we keep Brewer/Swoopes from going G.J. Kinne or Jevan Snead on us?
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
QBs are going to transfer if they're not playing
I don’t think there’s any way around that.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
How did USC pull off the Palmer-Leinert-John David Booty-Mark Sanchez thing?
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
In monthly payments
kriess - February 19, 2012
rec - rec - rec
ibleedburntorange49-9 - February 19, 2012
Some coaches sell it better
Leach had QBs waiting 4 full years before they started.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Well it doesn't hurt that
they have a 50% of re-writing the record books each season. I don’t know…maybe some kids think that’s cool.
kriess - February 19, 2012
For the most part
Leach was recruiting 3 star QBs. Some of them may not have as many options coming out of HS. Still, though, what Leach did is pretty remarkable. The longer he has been gone from Tech, the better he looks. Long live the Pirate at Wazoo. You are missed in the B12
BEW - February 20, 2012
QB depth chart
Certainly possible that Ash is something resembling a 4 year starter. Brewer would be a redshirt junior in that scenario. I know most players don’t like the idea of starting for just 2 years, but it’s very common. Make no mistake, Brewer and Overstreet are coming to Texas to take Ash’s job. That’s how it works.
I don’t think Overstreet will redshirt if he stays healthy and remains at QB.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Them's the breaks I guess
Good point about this being a competition after all. Part of the reason we were in the 2010 mess (Gilbert with backup McCoy and behind them basically nothing) was probably because of the “anointing” of a QB that Mack did.
We really got lucky that Colt owned the job so completely. Imagine if his career had stonewalled after Jevan transferred. 2010 could have come in 2007, with Chiles and the Wildhorn as a backup.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
Yep, Brewer and Overstreet shouldn't be at Texas unless they're here to be QB1
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Good points,
which is why I’m all for bringing in Barrett WITH Swoopes, if both will come.
40A - February 20, 2012
I just can't figure out how we have room for 2 QBs
when we only have room for 1 LB
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
Is it definitive we are only in one 1 LB?
I don’t know that’s why I’m asking. We do have youth and depth in the LB corps. I don’t see why we wouldn’t take two talents like Barrett and Swoops and go LB heavy a year from now.
40A - February 20, 2012
according to the people in the know it is...
they may add another after the attrition numbers start rolling in down the road but for now they told recruits that they were still evaluating LBs since they only had one spot…from what I’ve read/been told.
TowerPower - February 20, 2012
Interesting.
Again, I would rather take two QBs this year and go heavy LB next year if we have to, but I would be surprised if we don’t take at least 2 LBs when all is said and done.
40A - February 20, 2012
I mean,
it’s kind of early to say we absolutely won’t take other players at any position. Look at Swoopes’ commitment. It went from “QB recruiting=shut down” to “Well, Barrett is still coming for JD2, and it ain’t for cupcakes”. You know what I mean?
40A - February 20, 2012
Way off topic
but KD just hit the 50 point mark for the night as the Thunder are pulling away from the Nuggets in OT.
mattyj - February 19, 2012
Yup
Eternal beast mode.
kriess - February 19, 2012
Westbrook had 40
Ibaka had 14 pts, 15 rebs, and 11 blks
mattyj - February 19, 2012
Ibaka
His block numbers are insane. Really fun to watch him play
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
Funny thing is,
people last year condemned Ibaka for not being able to play defensively without a big center next to him. He was practically alone the whole second half and absolutely dominated the paint. I mean, last night, we are talking Bill Russell domination defensively inside.
40A - February 20, 2012
Next year's fantasy basketball league I'm just drafting the Thunder roster.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
That's an NBA
record right there. Glad I get to watch my boy KD so often. Great kid, success couldn’t have happened to a better person.
40A - February 20, 2012
KD autorec engage.
pleaseplaykindle - February 19, 2012
A&M
Of their recruits, how many are legit talents that we would love to have? And just a random comment, but would looooove to play Bama in the title game if we got there! Someone has to beat them, why not us!?
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
They have 5 verbals from 4 stars
I would take Isiah Golden and Ishmael Wilson. Maybe Griffin
kriess - February 19, 2012
TAMU commits
Hey it’s a good start. I think Texas should stay on Golden and Wilson. The Wilson commitment is strange. I’d like to read some of the post commitment quotes.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Quotes from TAMU Jr Day
“I had a blast. Apparently it was Mardi Gras Weekend at CS as well. It was udderly insane!”
kriess - February 19, 2012
Nicely done
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Bama
Is going to be elite for a number of years… their 2012 and 2013 recruiting hauls are going to be insane.
TxHorns989 - February 19, 2012
Yep, only off the field stuff could derail them
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Or the NCAA compliance department
cue laughter
GoHorns - February 19, 2012
Bama
Is perfectly capable of losing in a title game to whomever they play. They are a machine right now, no doubt. Texas can beat that team with a better offense. The defense is only going to get better in all phases.
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
I was at the title game last year.
That team can be beat
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
Quick thought on Hall and Porter
Porter is from Indiana. Notre Dame could be a problem here if they get serious. Baylor has already offered.
Hall is from Washington and is tight with ASJ. Watch out for UW. Texas is evaluating him as a TE and a DE. Could be a nice angle to take.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Hall
I need to watch more film on Farria, but Hall is my top DE in the Southwest. Prevot is a close second.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
The last championship game was not as impressive as it looked I believe
Don’t get me wrong, Bama’s team was clearly still one of the best teams in the nation, and they proved they deserved to play in the game 100%, but they are an SEC team playing an SEC team. Their defense was specifically designed to stop an offense like LSU’s. It is not a huge shock that they did so well. I would like to see a Bama team play a top offense from the Big 12 or even the Pac 12. If they had played one of those teams, i believe they would not have looked nearly as dominate because they would have to rework their whole defense.
Brkroger - February 19, 2012
In my opinion,
Saban has totally figured out the SEC and has created a beast of a team that is specially desinged to win the SEC west. Outside of the SEC, i dont believe the team is truely as good as its numbers show. Just look at who they played in their last two NCs: Texas without Colt and LSU (SEC).
Brkroger - February 19, 2012
1 SEC title in 5 yrs
So hard to say he figured out the SEC. Guy is a good coach that has had some luck on his side. Getting a shot to at a rematch. Got in over USC. Got to play OU in the title game despite OU getting beaten like a dog by KSU in champ game. He has had a blessed run
codaxx - February 20, 2012
Agree
He has rec’d all of luck that hasn’t gone to Mack:
-Benson hurt/Simms INTs/Geiggar roughing call against CU
-Colt hurt against KSU
-2008 3 way tie
-Colt hurt against Bama
Horncasting - February 20, 2012
I saw on ESPN
That 2013 Georgia JUCO OL Trenton Brown who was offered by UGA had us in his Top 5. Are we even looking at him? Do the coaches look at JUCOs this early, or is it more of a last minute “we need this now” thing?
bevoeatsbrains - February 19, 2012
Honestly that's the first time I've heard his name
Could be one to watch. Ish Wilson is off the board right now. Gustafson could join him soon. Texas knows how many OLs they need to take, and they’ll get them.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
What role do you see Jake Oliver taking in our offense?
BONation11 - February 19, 2012
Oliver
He’s obviously an outside receiver. Jaxon Shipley is the only WR that will come in more polished. Jake is a legit 6’4" and catches the ball at the highest point. Not sure if he’s a deep threat, but he’ll go get some jump balls. Jake needs to continue to improve his speed, that’s the only aspect of his game that needs work. I think he can be the next Eric Decker.
I don’t think Cayleb and Jake are redundant, but they will be in direct competition. One will play more than the other.
I think this is where Massington fills a need. Texas just doesn’t have a size / speed combo like him. 6’3’’ guys that run 10.7s 100s are pretty hard to find.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
RE: Oliver as a deep threat
I think he’ll get behind some DBs, but it’s going to be because of the play call, and superior route running. He’s not going to out run a CB in the Big 12 on a go route.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Get Oliver
a parachute, some large diesel truck type tires, and rope.
40A - February 20, 2012
And some trashcans to puke in
HookemHouston - February 20, 2012
Exactly.
Building speed is very very difficult. It has to naturally be there, just untapped. I would love to see him come off the line faster and break into and out of cuts faster. Those things can always be improved.
40A - February 20, 2012
Gotta bet a white receiver, right?
I was thinking Ron Gardner or Larry Fitzgerald in their college careers. A lot of people questioned whether they had the speed to get separation, but they had all those ball skills, size, strength, etc.
Another thing I believe I saw that Jake needs to improve is not body-catching. He didn’t do it a ton, but more than I expected to see.
burntorangehorn - February 20, 2012
Maybe I'm just seeing what I want to believe
But to me the last couple of classes and it seems already with this one, that we are getting tough minded, prideful, workaholic footballers. These guys are really WANTING to BE HORNS for all that right reasons. They all want to come in, work their tail off to get the respect of football nation! Win some tough games. It is fun to read between the lines, some the committed and on campus youngsters. They are buying in to the idea of hard work rather entitlement from previous teams’ accomplishments!
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
There was real problems with the 2009 seniors
They failed to lead their team. Sam Acho was one of the few leaders.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Yes please on massington!
Who else is in on that guy?
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
His best offers are Baylor, Ole Miss and Mississippi State
He’s right there for the taking.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
TCU and Oregon State have also offered
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Why so few I wonder
Size and speed are that good, seems odd
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
There will be a lot more in fall
Certainly an under the radar prospect.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
I don't think tcu counts now
How do you tell momma that you want to go play at a druggie school…
HookemHouston - February 20, 2012
Appreciate everything BFLT!
Thanks for taking the time! It is greatly appreciated. Adios! For what it’s worth, I think Texas will have what it takes to make to the title in 2013. Chances are always slim, but it can be done. Goodnight.
chefhorn - February 19, 2012
Thanks again Bill....these are great.
WE have the talent….my biggest concern on getting to the NC game in 13 is keeping the coaching staff together !
MeatchickenHorn - February 19, 2012
Mack said it best
If coaches are leaving for other jobs, it’s because Texas is winning.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
Been thinking
If I were a top flight recruit, why would I commit my junior year? Wouldn’t I want to visit schools and look around my senior year? Or would I like to have the ’ship in my back pocket just in case something bad happens? Or since I know where I would be going, Texas of course, why postpone the inevitable? Things that make you go hmmm.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
I can understand a recruit waiting until the fall to make a decision
He’ll likely have all of his offers in and he can make official visits. Staying at the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton, flying on a plane for the first time is a big deal for these kids. This often gets overlooked, the recruiting process can be fun. A player won’t be recruited again until he’s a NFL free agent. Most don’t make it that far.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
professional agents will recruit them
illegally and legally as their football careers come to an end.
TexasGarcia37 - February 19, 2012
Flip side of this is that uncommited players are constantly hounded
By coaches, recruiting services/media, fans of various teams, etc. and can grow tired of it very quickly.
Horncasting - February 20, 2012
Alright I'm out
Y’all have a good week.
billfromlaketravis - February 19, 2012
later bill
thanks again
TowerPower - February 19, 2012
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