Jordan Hicks to Texas
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 12:07 PM CST
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[2:05 pm Update]: Commitment video. Coach Larry Cox has a spectacular, all-business flattop. High and tight. He starts by complimenting the way that Hicks has handled the process -- for which he also deserves great, great credit -- and then listing off Hicks' honors from his senior season. Summary -- he's everyone's All-American. Cox then calls Hicks "possibly and arguably the most decorated football player in the history of Ohio football." Wow. -- GoBR --
[2:48 pm Update]: Oh yeah, and just because the picture got removed: BOOM! -- GoBR --
Longhorn fans are greedy. They always want more. More. More. It's an insatiable lust for good news, with mammoth meltdowns always lurking just around the corner. But that will be for another day. A lesser day. On this day, January 29th, 2010, the Texas Longhorns received two commitments from five-star studs -- first Jackson Jeffcoat, now Jordan Hicks. This is obviously not a lesser day. No, this is the best of days. The future of football at Texas is so bright it's blinding.
Instant Analysis
Florida began to fall by the wayside when Charlie Strong left for Louisville, but the death blow probably came when Urban Meyer didn't visit. It's hard to say what exactly happened with Ohio State, but the weather, his mother's relationship with Jeff Madden, Jordan's relationship with Will Muschamp, and his overall lack of ties to the state of Ohio helped eventually eliminate the Buckeyes from contention when Hicks sat down to make his final decision.
Even picking up Jackson Jeffcoat was an incredible get for the Longhorns to help top off an amazing recruiting class in its own right, but adding Hicks to it as well is almost unfathomable -- it will probably take some time to process everything and put it all into proper perspective, but even Bill Walton might have trouble making hyperbolic statements. The class is just that good and that the announcements of both Hicks and Jeffcoat both came within 90 minutes of each other and both favored the Longhorns is just staggering. It's a bit of a conspiracy theory, but what are the chances that the two communicated about their decisions and decided to announce so close together as a show of solidarity for the Longhorns? That such a thing is even thinkable is almost beyond words.
Maybe it was just completely serendipitous -- both players just came to the same decision at the same time and wanted to end the process as quickly as possible before Signing Day. After all, Jeffcoat was expected to announce on Sunday night, but moved his press conference up two days.
Now, the next question is which recruit is the crown jewel of this class -- Hicks or Jeffcoat? But wait, Reggie Wilson, Tevin Jackson, Mike Davis, and Darius White all have strong claims to that title as well. Hell, why even debate something like that? They are all the crown jewels of the class. The class is the crown jewel.
And by the way, Jordan Hicks looks amazing in burnt orange. More later, of course, on the implications.
Instant Scouting Report
Hicks is a stud. Just about everything that Coach Boom could want from a linebacker, Hicks brings to the table. Toughness. Smarts. Speed. Striking ability. The ability to read and diagnose, then make the play when he gets there. Drop into coverage. Come on now, there's a reason that he's widely considered the best linebacker in the class. At this point, there's not much more to say than that.
Maybe the Rivals guys can help out ($):
"Hicks is a very explosive athlete that excels as a pass rusher and a pass defender. He will need to add some size and strength, but you can't teach aggressiveness and he has that and this should make him a difference maker at the next level." -- Barry Every
"Jordan is a long, lean linebacker that has great body structure. I think by the time he's through his freshman year, he'll be able to play at 235 pounds and still keep his ability to get to the football. It's a solid group of linebackers this year, but nobody has the pass-rushing skills that Hicks does. He is incredible coming off the edge and he's angry when he gets there.
"I think he's the type of kid that comes in and at least sees action on special teams as a freshman. Just imagine what he'd be like running down on the kickoff or punt coverage teams. He'd be a terror. He's also got the ability to come into the rotation in third-down situations when he can rush the passer or use his speed and athleticism in coverage." -- Jeremy Crabtree
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I think we UT fans need to take a moment to appreciate what a golden era we are enjoying in the realm of college sports.
it’s great to be a Longhorn.
Exactly
Enjoy these days while they last.
"Texas played without its best player for nearly 56 minutes. There's an asterisk." -- Ivan Maisel, ESPN.com
by Hopkins Horn on Jan 29, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
You said a mouthful..,
..it’s GREAT to be a Longhorn! Hook ’em, Horns!
by sooner_hater on Jan 29, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
I just found this
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
by spinmonkey on Jan 29, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Love that hat.
Been thinking about buying one and Hicks just made my decision for me. Gonna go buy it today — it’s gotta have some good karma with it, right?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
Perhaps if Kirkpatrick
had seen this hat he’d of thougt twice before saying he needed a hat with more swagger.
Obviously
the family is going to look happy when the decision is finally made, but it’s truly moving to me to see how happy they are to end the process and put on that burnt orange hat. The fact that I’m a Longhorn fan plays a huge role — that’s impossible to deny — but when I see the smiles on the faces of Darius White and Jordan Hicks and their mothers, there’s no convincing me that they aren’t in the perfect place to pursue their football careers and life. I don’t know how many times recently I’ve told people that I can’t imagine what my life would have been like had I gone to school somewhere else and seeing White and Hicks with those huge, unbelievably genuine smiles makes me believe they will eventually feel the same way. It’s a beautiful thing.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
Couldn't agree more, GoBR.
I’ve lived in Asia for the past fifteen years, and American football isn’t popular at all over here. Mention Vince Young, Brian Orakpo or Colt McCoy, much less Jordan Hicks or Jackson Jeffcoat, and you’ll get a blank look. But when I tell people, especially educated people, that I went to UT Austin, it always gets a positive response. I’ve taught at several universities in my time here, and almost every one of my colleagues studied abroad. All of them are fully aware of UT’s academic reputation and consider it to be among the finest institutions in the world. That impression of UT is held not just by the locals, but among the international expat community as well. It’s amazing how well respected UT is internationally, and I’m exceptionally proud to be a Longhorn.
That said, I am a football fan, I’m freaking ecstatic about picking these two guys up. Hook ‘em, baby!
Thanks for the insight.
Hook ’em, indeed.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
Colt McCoy & Jordan Hicks are brothers?
Hicks’ Mom is a looker and looks very similar to Colt’s Mom. Thought it was her at first.
You got that right!
She’s a total babe! Hook ’em, Jordan!
by sooner_hater on Jan 29, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Great work as always GoBR
I don’t think it can be overstates how much all of us appreciate how much work you put into all this. Cheers.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I can't overstate
how much I love doing this.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
I just have to agree...
..you’re doing a great job and I really appreciate it, your stuff is a pleasure to read.
by sooner_hater on Jan 29, 2010 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
A more polished
Sergio Kindle? Can’t wait to see these kids hit the field.
"big-time players make big-time plays in big games."
PleasePlayHicks?
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 29, 2010 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Its classic yet fresh
Gottta go with it
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Begging for Kindle playing time was a time in Texas football when Mack would not play underclassmen.
I don’t see Muschamp undervaluing players the same way.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 29, 2010 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Remember criticizing Mack for finishing up recruiting months ago?
Yeah. This.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 29, 2010 12:17 PM CST reply actions
Yep, he closed this recruiting class out with a bang.
Anybody know how this compares to the VY class?
I don't know the final tally
It’s tough to say, since Vince Young should have been rated 50 stars.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 29, 2010 12:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
VY was the #1 rated prospect in the country in 2002.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp
And I think he went to Texas.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 29, 2010 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
Without projecting?
No. By the numbers and quality stronger defensively, not as strong offensively (no VY).
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 29, 2010 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Davis, Darius White, Chris Jones and Cobbs
Plus Shead may be a real player. I’m thinking this adds up to a Vince Young.
That 2002 class is absurd.
You can judge that class on one play alone — “4th and 5, national championship on the line…”
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 29, 2010 12:30 PM CST up reply actions
Remember people criticizing Mack for not winning a Big XII title
Who knows maybe will get another MNC under our belt in the next couple years
I'm planning on it
Seriously, we should play for the title 2/3 of the next 3 years if Mack and Muschamp stick around and our players pan out as advertised. Our program is running at full tilt, it’s ridiculous.
Welcome Jordan!
This D class is nothing short of incredible.
Has to be a first, GBR.
The words “serendipitous” and “BOOM” all in the same post. Wow.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Buying my NC tickets now
Dang, this has been exhausting but so worth it!!! I was so afraid Will Russ was going to be a consolation prize.
Are those rumbles coming from aggieland?
or maybe it’s my stomach telling me it’s time for lunch.
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 29, 2010 12:29 PM CST reply actions
Aggieland update on Nelson
Nelson claims that he is firm and committed to A&M and he is not gonig to OU. That was all a rumor and not true per the Aggie insider sites (my brother-in-law just updated me).
Corey who?
Nelson?! Is Beergut going to come on here telling us how much better Nelson is than Hicks?
This is a great pick up
Bigger then Jeffcoat I think. Simply because we are stacked at the DE position. We have some holes at LB and I think Hicks can step right in and play/start for 3-4 years.
Really looking froward to seeing what he can do on the field.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Big, big day for Will Muschamp...
…… and Oscar Giles!
The defenses of 2012 & ’13 have the makings of opening big cans of whoop-azz.
--- All roads to the Big-XII Championship lead through OU/RRS. It's not just another game! We're all about championships here. ---
the Hat
put some curve in that hat bill, it doesn’t have to look like you just puled it out of the box. As long as Texas doesn’t add black accents or solid black to their uniforms.
what do you have against black accents .... you prefer WHITE accents!?!!?
joking
hook em
by abcdmetrius on Jan 29, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
I like accents of all sizes, shapes and colors.
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 29, 2010 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
Lots of sour grapes over in Ohio
“We make linebackers, we don’t recruit him…ten to one he doesn’t make it to the NFL, may not ever start at Texas”
http://www.cleveland.com/buckeyeblog/index.ssf/2010/01/jordan_hicks_ohios_top_footbal.html
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
Hahaha
Yes, Tressel has just spent forever recruiting him because he had an extra seat on the bench.
They sound very aggy-ish about this.
Defintely sour grapes
I just took a peak at the OU forum re: Jeffcoat. Same kind of quotes you’ll find here.
by goingforthecorner on Jan 29, 2010 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
I don't get it
We all know the disappointment of waiting till the last minute on a blue chipper and hearing the word no, and I understand the negativity in cases where the recruit is a punk who is milking the attention for all it is worth and never had any real interest in your program. But Hicks and Jeffcoat both handled their business about as well as you can expect highly sought-after 18-year-olds to handle it. They didn’t lie about their intentions, there was no posturing for attention. Everyone got a fair chance. Reasonable people should be able to put aside their disappointment and be appreciative of that.
Football fans are not 'reasonable people'
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 29, 2010 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Some of us are
The only time I get pissed off is when someone lies to our coaches about their interest, or lack thereof, in our program. Committing and then taking visits to other schools, promising a solid verbal and then pulling a signing day switch, pretending that we’re one of your top choices and then showing an incredible amount of disrespect for us in some press conference circus. I don’t have much tolerance for that sort of thing because I think it is rarely about having a change of heart and mostly about wanting attention.
I was disappointed when Devon Kennard chose USC last year, but I was so impressed with how much maturity he showed throughout the whole process, that I couldn’t help but wish him well. He gave us a fair shot, made every effort to get to know our coaches and our program, and considered us all the way to the end. He felt USC was a better fit. I could accept that without going all “he’s overrated anyway.” That level of bitterness is juvenile in the extreme.
agreed on Kennard
I was also impressed with his maturity and dignity. And I continue to wish him well – I hope he comes out of all that mess in LA and has both a great college and pro career. I will be rooting for him wherever he lands.
But don’t you think in his heart of hearts he wishes he’d donned the Texas cap about now?
I would add White and Davis to that post as well.
They handled their respective situations as well as could be expected also. This whole class is strong character, leadership type of guys.
Actually, Hicks might start as a freshman. Doubtful, but . . .
I figure he’s a MLB . . . Norton projects as the starter, and we all hope his shoulder will hold up to contact, but he’s been shut down for extended periods twice. . . . Dustin Earnest came miles this year, but on speed/quickness, I’d give Hicks the edge.
Tevin Jackson might be the top backup to EAcho and Robinson at both outside LB spots. Coach Boom will need facial surgery to get that grin reduced to a satisfied smile.
Couches all over Ohio
are going into hiding for fear of being burned
Sour grapes?
Last night I checked out a few OSU rivals threads, and most of the posters were a bit depressed over their chances to finish with Hicks. But almost everyone agreed that Texas and Mack were classy (in their words) and “Wouldn’t you want to live in Austin, dude?” was expressed a lot.
Almost NO sour grapes were expressed, lots of positives to Texas, but an undercurrent of depression that they would likely lose Hicks. Perhaps all the rabid emotion reappeared this morning, but it was not there last night.
Thank you
only idiots and loud mouths in Buckeye nation would be upset over this, the writing has been on the wall for a long time on this one
the main emotion I have seen is that if it isn’t Ohio State, Texas would be the number one choice if we could choose
Mack Brown is class all the way, and in my opinion Ohio State and Texas are two peas in a pod in terms of tradition, fan bases, in state talent, ect.
so yeah, if you are seeing a lot of sour grapes over this you are looking in the wrong places
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship...O-H-I-O
by Jim at The BBC on Jan 29, 2010 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
I was listening to Cincinnati talk radio today after the announcement
they kept playing Texas Fight over and over and sarcastically saying “Hook ’em Horns.” It made me lol.
Patience.
All in good time. I’ll ramp up the Junior Day coverage starting Thursday.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
We can wait
It amazes me how fast you can get this stuff out.
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 29, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
I bet it's hard to be you...
when things are this good…. :-)
feels like our mouth has been hooked up to a fire hydrant and we can’t swallow fast enough.
This is a great day!
How many days/hours until kickoff?
This gives us eight of Rivals' Top 100
with three other players (Dorsey, Wood, Espinosa) between 101 and 120.
hotsearches on Twitter
[1. jordan hicks] [2. jackson jeffcoat] [3. honda recall] [4. donnie simpson] [5. oscar de la renta] Weird.
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
Those hotsearches
on Twitter and Google always make me feel so out of touch. I mean, what did #4 and #5 do today that would qualify as “big news” for the Twitter crew?
Recruiting Rehab?
Can someone please recommend a rehab for me because I just don’t think I live through another year with this addiction?
it starts again in a few days with Junior Days
I love this.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
This
Hicks informed Mack Brown Thursday of his decision.
"It was great. He was real excited. I told him how I felt and how I was real excited. He actually screamed. It felt good to get it out and let the coach know I was coming there."
Love it.
Good article. Thanks.
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Jan 29, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
How about this quote:
Hicks said Longhorn defensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting Will Muschamp staying at Texas despite being courted elsewhere “showed a lot of loyalty to Texas. That’s key.”
How huge is that.
An UNBELIEVABLE and HAPPY Day!!!
There are few defenses that will compare to this ELITE class of athletes,… not to mention this OUTSTANDING class of offensive players!! When they all get on the practice/playing fields and start “kickin’ butt”,… it’s going to be an AWESOME sight!! Bring on the Florida’s,… the Bama’s,… the USC’s,… and whoever else you wanna’ throw in the mix.
Hook ’Em HORNS!!!!!
LONGHORNS,... Synonomous with WINNERS!! Hook 'em!!!
Yeah, my workday is pretty much shot now.
You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
by Infield Elephant on Jan 29, 2010 1:15 PM CST up reply actions
trying to make a Red River 2010 bet with a friend in Norman
wonder why he isn’t replying!!!! HA….maybe because we OWN them?
I'm still so excited
that I can’t even focus on my accounting homework
by struglin2thetop on Jan 29, 2010 1:24 PM CST reply actions
Congratulations
Hicks is a great kid.
If a kid ever moves from Ohio to Texas and turns out to be a 5 star talent, Buckeye nation expects you all to return the favor and send them back to Ohio for college ;-)
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship...O-H-I-O
Thanks for the classiness of your comments
Also, top tier football players grow on trees in Texas so tell Jim to come on down.
College Station made The Guinness Book of Records: World's largest tool shed
Tressel has a pretty good thing going
in Ohio with the in state talent, but if you’ve got leftovers feel free to send them our way
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship...O-H-I-O
by Jim at The BBC on Jan 29, 2010 1:59 PM CST up reply actions
Didnt they pull an OL that we wanted a couple years back?
by realmccoy on Jan 29, 2010 2:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
J.B. Shugarts is from Texas
started at RT this year for the Buckeyes
we’ve gotten players from Texas from time to time, Ashton Youboty was also from Texas and a multiple year starter for Ohio state, but it doesn’t happen very often
Time and change will surely show
How firm thy friendship...O-H-I-O
by Jim at The BBC on Jan 29, 2010 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
It's never a bad time to be a Longhorn
But it’s especially good to be one today.
AWESOMER!!
How many days till kickoff?
I just finished reading "The Eyes of Texas"...I'm a slow reader.
Haha.
It would kind of have to be, no?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
F'in awesome
Boom. Hook ’em. Horns up. Clap clap clap. All that jazz.
Mack, Muschamp and co. are doing an amazing job. It’s a great time to be a Horns fan.
Just saw the Vid
The Kid is POISED. He answered the questions in a very mature fasion. I like the answer he gave the hack who questioned Jordan as to why he turned his back on Ohio State THE state of Ohio
I just finished reading "The Eyes of Texas"...I'm a slow reader.
Question from a recruiting follower but not an expert.
How many guys that Texas went head to head with OU over, did they get and how many did the miss on?
I lived in OKC for 5 years and I remember they were so pissed because it seemed like they hadn’t gotten one guy in 2009 that the two teams were both going after.
Would love some insight on this.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jan 29, 2010 4:01 PM CST reply actions
From Displaced Longhorn’s post over on C&C Machine:
aaron benson
carrington byndym
demarco cobbs
deaires cotton
greg daniels
mike davis
ashton dorsey
john harris
tevin jackson
adrian phillips
darius terrell
darius white
reggie wilson
connor wood
Texas commits that OU offered (14)
aaron franklin
torrea peterson
OU commits that Texas offered (2)
If you add Jackson Jeffcoat to this count, it goes up to 15-2
Link
Not sure what the latest on Corey Nelson is
but if he ends up at Oklahoma that’s three for the Sooners.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 4:24 PM CST up reply actions
That's pretty sweet though.
To be able to beat your archrival on that many recruits is a huge power shift.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jan 29, 2010 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
But he chose A&M not OU first
Then we reneged the offer due to limited space, so we would never know if Nelson would have taken us over OU, if he in fact moves at all.
Nelson
It seemed like Nelson was hoping that Hicks chose OSU so the Texas coaches would offer him. The Texas coaches told Nelson they were waiting on Hicks decision after Nelson contacted Texas with interest in switching his decision from a&m. Once Hicks picked Texas, Nelson said he was solid with a&m.
Eric Humphrey is another for OU, I think.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 29, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Not offered by Texas
I believe the Longhorn coaches told him that they didn’t have enough room.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 29, 2010 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Scout shows an offer, Rivals shows no offer
Are you sure enough to break the tie? ;)
by burntorangehorn on Jan 29, 2010 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
Well
he never made it to campus and it’s my understanding that the coaching staff does not offer unless it happens in person. They may indicate strongly that a player has an offer but it’s not official until the kid sits down with Mack. Plus, Scout doesn’t have anyone working for their Texas site and has now gone through two different groups of people in the last 15 or so months. I’m going with Rivals on this one.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 12:48 AM CST up reply actions
Sounds reasonable.
I wasn’t doubting, but just pointing out the conflicting accounts. I think we’ve seen a few guys on Scout who have claimed to have had Texas offers, but didn’t.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2010 7:29 AM CST up reply actions
Depth
With the pace of offenses and past issues with attrition like against Tech and A&M, what a relief to have a Ton of Bullets in the Chamber for COACH BOOM!!!!!!!!!!
If I was a reporter
Out of curiosity I would have asked if he knew Jeffcoat or talked to him any and setup this Friday or was this just one hell of an awesome coincidence to lead to a fantastic day?
Jeffcoat knew
that Hicks was announcing on Friday and knew where he was going as well. Hicks said there was no plan, but Jeffcoat could have made the move to get his commitment out there sooner and there’s still a possibility that he wanted it to happen on the same day.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
It was a complete setup
If they toy with running backs and quarterbacks the way they did the media yesterday…. Those clever boys (gushing like a new parent). They played the recruiting game the best it can be played.
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Jan 30, 2010 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
Not arguing, just curious
In Hick’s press conference he said he called Mack Thursday to let him know his decision.
Jeffcoat set his Friday date earlier in the week.
So either Jeffcoat didn’t know but had a hunch….or Jeffcoat knew before the staff did Hicks was heading to Austin?
Or am I reading that wrong and you meant Jeffcoat knew Hicks was announcing Friday and (Jeffcoat) knew where he (Jeffcoat) was going as well.
Jeffcoat knew where Hicks was going
because Hicks texted him I believe around the same time that he let Mack Brown know.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 3:27 PM CST up reply actions
This video is from Jeffcoat’s announcement. Notice the large smile on his face when asked about Hicks and where he is going.
From MaxPreps
"(Jeffcoat) actually texted me right before I came up here and said ‘Hook ‘em’," Hicks said in the news conference earlier this afternoon.
Love this line too
Thompson said Hicks wanted to go to the mall to make sure he had the right size for the hat. Hicks adorned the same Longhorns hat as he announced his decision at the news conference Friday.
Someone made a comment that the hat was stiff and Hicks must have never worn it before…obviously not so.
Kid is always prepared!
Unrelated
But KD just got a block with one shoe on…..look like no Longhorn can do wrong today!!
We're in the heart of recruiting season
which will take us to spring football.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
Seems like a really good kid
I enjoyed his press conference. I have a feeling that if I were in his position, my presser would be very similar.
huge....quickly
Loved his poise and demeanor
and how well spoken he was. Sounds like a smart kid and handled the presser as well as he did his recruitment. Really impressive. It’s easy to say now, but I would have sincerely wished Hicks nothing but the best of luck if he had decided to go to Florida or Ohio State.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Jan 30, 2010 12:51 AM CST up reply actions
It's a great time to be a Longhorn!
Excellent work, GoBR. Some of the best writing on the Horns, anywhere.
by BurntOrangeBoom on Jan 29, 2010 10:40 PM CST reply actions
Always smiling
The scouting reports and the videos of Jordan HIcks paint a picture of a kid who is angry and aggressive, always playing with great intensity, etc. etc.
The pictures show a guy who is always lighting up a room with a good-natured smile.
What a juxtaposition.
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2010 7:33 AM CST reply actions
Loved this quote too
Sticking it to Meyer and all his recruiting tactics. His health was a big factor for Jordan:
In contrast, Florida coach Urban Meyer announced first in late December that he was stepping away from the game, then said he was taking a leave of absence, and most recently said he plans to coach almost uninterrupted.
“Honestly, that affected it a lot. It showed how much more stable Texas was, it seemed like, than Florida,” Hicks said. “It had a big effect on my decision. … In the end, how do we know what’s true?”
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