Matthews Extending Timetable ($)

Fort Bend Elkins offensive lineman Jake Matthews has been vocal about wanting to end the recruiting process as soon as he is able to reach a decision. Early in the process, it looked like that would happen in the spring, though he is now saying that he needs more time to reach the needed comfort level. To reach that comfort level, he plans on trying to take another visit to Austin and will also try to make it out to see USC, a little bit of a departure from previous statements.

For the past month he has been maintaining that Texas and Texas A&M are the leaders, while mentioning USC as a sort of distant third, but it looks like the Trojans will get another visit from the talented lineman and now have an increased chance of landing Matthews.

almost 3 years ago Wescott Eberts (GoBR) 10 comments 0 recs |

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Waiting for A&M

If he’s interested in A&M, he should wait until at least midway through the season. It’s very possible that A&M will endure back-to-back losing seasons. This would bring major changes, including changes in the coaching staff. It also would mean playing for a perenial cellar dwellar that struggles to keep up with Baylor. Who cares if you’re immediately on the two-deep in a pro-style offense if you’re getting beat by Louisiana-Monroe.

by Eskimohorn on May 18, 2009 11:33 PM CDT reply actions

Not sure how much of a leash Sherman has

He didn’t seem like the right choice when he was hired and doesn’t seem like the right choice now, but the offense could make improvements if the offensive line can stay healthy, which might buy Sherman more time. If Matthews is truly smitten with Sherman and his ability to coach offensive lineman, maybe he thinks there Sherman has more job security than you predict. Only time will tell, I guess.

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on May 19, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Plus he could sign and rescind his LOI if Sherman gets the axe.

Or he could man up with Texas who has a bright future.

"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden

by run Bevo run on May 19, 2009 7:10 AM CDT up reply actions

He wouldn't sign an LOI until Signing Day in February.

Anything until then is a verbal.

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on May 19, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions

You are right, they will fire him way before February.

"From the waist down, Earl Campbell has the biggest legs I have ever seen on a running back." -John Madden

by run Bevo run on May 19, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Problem with that logic

is that the OL is projected to be really, really bad this year, even if they stay healthy. Bad year for A&M, plus playing like one of the worst OL in the conference (potentially) has got to hurt their chances the longer he strings this out.

The fact that he is still considering UT (planning to make another visit to Austin), is great news considering the speculation lately that he is a big Aggie lean.

by Horncasting on May 19, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Comfort Level.

It sounds like he does not really want to go to A&M regardless of his comfort level with their present coaching staff. This may be one of those unusual cases where time is on our side.

by Arroyo Grande on May 19, 2009 8:02 AM CDT reply actions

I agree.

I think he just doesn’t want to go to A&M too. He definitely wants to get more comfortable with Texas and USC and then make a decision on those two schools!

"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite

by Sunkist on May 19, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

Any Aggie Indecision = No to A&M

Lets face it, the Aggies are not your typical university. Where else could getting %% by a cheerleader turn a large percentage of their student athletes’ stomach? I may be over simplifying – but you will either fall in love with Aggieland – or look at it with a surreal perspective that rivals Alice and Wonderland. Matthews reconsidering Aggieland means he will not go there. This logic does not apply to second tier prospects that go there because it is their best opportunity.

by realmccoy on May 19, 2009 10:21 AM CDT reply actions