Wilson Close to Decision ($)

Reggie Wilson, Haltom's stud defensive end and native of the Ivory Coast, will announce his decision in a formal announcement at his school within the next month, likely after his school's spring break, according to his high school coach. The final three under consideration are Texas, Oklahoma, and TCU, with Wilson declining to conduct interviews until the announcement, making it hard to determine the leader, though Texas is certainly in good shape. If he decides he wants weather similar to his native country, Austin seems like the easy choice, though academics are professedly more important for Wilson.

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I would think

that academics being his primary concern would only further help Texas.

Further, I think with both he and White it seems somewhat promising that they are announcing soon. Maybe they realize Texas only has so many scholarships to go around and want to commit asap. Or perhaps that is just my wishful thinking.

by andmyster on Mar 8, 2009 10:09 PM CDT reply actions

by burntorangehorn on Mar 8, 2009 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I think they want to get the process out of the way

Both are going to enroll early, so they obviously can’t wait until Signing Day — it’s a great thing about the December graduate, in addition to the fact that they clearly have everything together academically to get done early.

It will also help Texas in terms of deciding if they need to go in another direction with recruiting. I could see another defensive end or cornerback getting an offer if White and Wilson decide to head elsewhere else.

For Wilson to rule out all the national schools is a good sign for Texas, and I have to think that TCU is a long shot, leaving only OU and Texas. I have to think Texas has the edge there because of academics (he wants to go into business) and the weather, which is just speculation.

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Mar 8, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Everything I've read lately...

Indicates OU is the odd man out on this one, and that it’ll come down to TCU and Texas. Gotta like our odds on that one.

by jw4425 on Mar 9, 2009 2:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Adrian White

Also rumored to be close to committing to the Horns.

by BMG on Mar 9, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Friday on Ketchum's radio show!

by jw4425 on Mar 9, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Its exciting...

We seem to have a pretty good chance to land both Wilson and White within the next month. That’s awesome. A huge thanks goes out to you GhostofBigRoy. We all love these updates!!

by GoComets! on Mar 8, 2009 11:56 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah, thanks a ton, Ghost. I don’t know what I’d do without the updates. That top tier of my wishlist definitely has to include Wilson.

by burntorangehorn on Mar 9, 2009 7:20 AM CDT reply actions

Quick Question Roy

If Wilson signs – the odds of getting Jeffcoat go:

a. Up
b. Down
c. Completely Unaffected

Thanks for the great updates!

by realmccoy on Mar 9, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

My impression is that...

They’re two different types of defensive end, and would likely play opposite each other, but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t play a factor either.

by jw4425 on Mar 9, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions

I've thought about that question as well

and I’m not really sure. As jw says below, Jeffcoat is a rush end and Wilson a power end, so they would make perfect bookends on the line. I would say, c, completely unaffected.

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Mar 9, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions