Sundays with Bill: Wipe Out in Waco; Texas Strikes Recruiting Gold
5 years ago if you told me Baylor would beat Texas in consecutive seasons, and the Bears would boast a Heisman candidate, I would have said you were crazy. Things change. There's not many silver linings from the game. Jaxon Shipley, Marquise Goodwin, Jeremy Hills and few others played hard. Otherwise it was a lost day in Waco.
Talking points:
* The Baylor Game: Art Briles has put Baylor on the map, Case McCoy gets picked. The Defense disappears. Injuries devastate Texas again. Jaxon Shipley and Marquise Goodwin have their best days as Longhorns.
* The Bowl Game: It's looking like the Holiday Bowl against the the explosive Cal Bears, the importance of bowl practices, getting the team healthy. Yes I expect Bergeron and Brown to able to play.
* Recruiting: Texas lands 2 explosive playmakers in 72 hours, what it means for the offense.Donald Hawkins commitment looks imminent. Brandon Moore a silent commit? Banquet Weekend, I'll have a complete list, hint, it's impressive, LSU - Bama impressive. What to expect from Banquet Weekend.
* Texas Hoops gets a big road win against UCLA.
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I just saw that, Holiday Bowl will work
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Who would we be playing?
If i remember correctly, it’s the 3rd or 4th team in the Pac-12. Would that be Washington, UCLA, or Cal?
Despite losing this weekend
Is Armstead still rescheduling his visit?
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Armstead
Yes Armstead will have to reschedule because of the ACT. Curious timing IMO
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Precisely
It’s possible Armstead is taking it again to improve his score. No way he can enroll early if he hasn’t taken the ACT.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Armstead
What are the Longhorns chances of actually landing Armstead?
Armstead
I was thinking about this the other day. Maybe it’s not the worst thing for Texas if Armstead doesn’t make the banquet. Armstead’s father said they could make a bowl practice. Armstead would get a chance to see a practice (recruits really like what they saw in the spring). The Armsteads are also tight with Longhorn Legend LaSalle Thompson. Thompson could play host to the Armsteads and Texas could give Arik their full and undivided attention. If Armstead visits, I’d like to see J Gray, Brewer or Cayleb Jones show him around.
I think Texas has a shot if they can get Armstead to visit. Oregon is said to the leader right now. USC is trying to get back in it (Armstead originally committed to USC).
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
A deciding factor could also be the basketball team right. Isn’t Arik looking to also hoop with whoever he goes to?
Correct
As I’ve said before, Texas offers Armstead the best football and basketball combo. I think Armstead’s size would be very welcome and he would get early minutes on the basketball team.
I like Armstead playing basketball, it’ll keep his weight down and keep him at DE.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
remember when jackson jeffcoat wanted to walk on to the basketball team?
what ever happened to that?
Jackson decided not to pursue basketball
Armstead seems more serious about basketball, and he’s 6’8."
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Banquet Weekend Visitor List, special thanks to Hook Em 247
Confirmed visitors:
No. 3 in the 247 S Landon Collins (Geismar, La./Dutchtown)
No. 6 DE Mario Edwwards (Denton Ryan)
No. 18 DT Malcom Brown (Brenham)
No. 71 OLB/DE Torshiro Davis (Shreveport, La./Woodlawn)
No. 81 OG Curtis Riser (DeSoto)
No. 82 QB Connor Brewer (Scottsdale, Az./Chaparral)
No. 87 S Adrian Colbert (Mineral Wells)
No. 100 WR Cayleb Jones (Austin High)
No. 144 Ath Orlando Thomas (Copperas Cove)
No. 151 WR Kendall Sanders (Athens)
No. 186 DE Hassan Ridgeway (Mansfield High)
No. 205 OLB Tim Cole (Brenham)
No. 234 OT Camrhon Hughes (Killeen/Harker Heights)
DE Caleb Bluiett (Beaumont/West Brook)
DT Alex Norman (Dallas/Bishop Dunne)
LB Alex De La Torre (Denton/Ryan)
WR Marcus Johnson (League City/Clear Springs)
CB Bryson Echols (DeSoto)
DT Paul Boyette (Humble)
K Nick Jordan (Coppell)
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:10 PM CST reply actions
Mario?
Any chance that played a part in McGee losing his offer?
Really not happy
With Magee losing his offer. Don’t comprehend that. He’s so much better than most of the DL recruits we have committed.
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Grade issues are popping up all over the place with Magee
I’m not sure if I buy it, but after Quincy Russell, it could be a problem at SA Sam Houston.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure why Magee's offer has rescinded
Texas has a better shot with Torshiro Davis IMO.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
Doesn't look good
Peat has said recently he won’t be at the Banquet. Texas seems to be focusing on Hawkins.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
Last week
I asked this question last week. If the Longhorns can land Hawkins, then Peat is not necessarily a need anymore.
Agreed
I think Texas should still pursue him, but it doesn’t look good. Hard to read where Peat is leaning. Nebraska, Stanford and USC are all in the mix.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
Mack rumors
Any chance this starts to effect recruiting
Mack sent a letter to all the players telling them he has no plans to retire
I imagine that he sent similar letters to recruits. No I don’t think it will have any affect on recruits that are in regular communication with Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Where does the commits of Marcus Johnson and Kendall Sanders
place Texas with DGB? I know he’s not afraid of competition and would play day 1 should he come here but is the staff targeting these two give any sort of indication as to where we stand with him?
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
DGB
Sanders and Johnson have nothing to do with on how Texas stands with DGB. Dorial was always going to be a bonus player, not a player Texas plans around.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
Are we taking 25 or 26 for this class
And again how does that affect JUCO recruiting? Do they count on that list
Kendall Sanders committed to Texas on Friday, Marcus Johnson committed today
Both committed over the phone after speaking with Mack and the coaches.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions
excellent
Must admit I have been disappointed with the development of our WRs over the past several seasons.
Texas seems to be cleaning house
If Shipley and possibly Mike Davis and Marquise Goodwin are the only playmakers on the roster, something has to be done.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
I have been hard on Davis all yr
Probably one of the more vocal guys about the wr Corp. I was happy to see Mike shut me up. He looked good vs Baylor. Maybe he got the message.He showed some wiggle for the first time. Mike if you are reading this, please continue to give me the finger.
by codaxx on Dec 4, 2011 6:31 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Haha, yes that is correct, this one will stick though
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
as far as i can tell....
he wanted to be a Horn the whole time? (and was just hoping/waiting for an offer from the good guys)
Quick scouting report
Marcus Johnson: 4.4 speed. Outside receiver. A legit 6’1." Tracks the ball in the air well. Makes good adjustments on poorly thrown balls (huge given our QBs), deep threat.
Kendall Sanders: 4.4 speed, 40 inch vertical, will probably play inside or outside at Texas. Can also give Texas some snaps at utility back. Has position versatility, played corner, QB, RB and WR at Athens High. Makes defenders miss, can take a short pass and house it.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Not sure about Johnson's speed
He doesn’t look that fast on the field. He certainly doesn’t look as fast as Sanders
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Yeah I'd like to see his timed speed translate better on the field
Johnson has been timed in the 4.4s. The Cosm guys feel that Johnson is third best WR in the state.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:24 PM CST up reply actions
long stride
I think his long stride makes him look slower but Roy was the same way. Always looks a little slower on the field but he made plays a lot. I really like the Johnson pick up.
Kendall sounds like percy Harvin
dont really know who to compare Johnson to
Davis burns a lot of people
He just doesn’t have a QB who can throw him the ball. One of Case’s picks yesterday was because he couldn’t throw the ball to a wide open Davis on a fly. Mike needs to learn to focus better and catch easy passes, but he’s a master at getting open on deep routes.
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I can't count on two hands
how many times Davis has had about 2-3 steps on CBs only to have to track back to the ball because it was underthrown.
A fair comparison
Hopefully Johnson is more explosive and has better hands.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
Sanders
Does Sanders stick as a WR or will he eventually be moved to defense where I’ve read he’s one of the best CBs in the state? What does your gut tell you? And would he handle the move well if it happened?
Sanders
Texas has playmakers at DB, they have a lot of them. At WR, not so much. I think Sanders is a WR unless something changes.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
Any chance
We could bring in QB who has graduated and starting on masters degree like Wisky did with Wilson? I dont who is available other than Crist at ND
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
by BEW on Dec 4, 2011 5:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Ryan Katz from Oregon State is graduating early and has 1 year of eligibility
Katz is from Santa Monica originally.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Saw Katz play against TCU
And thought he had pro talent. Was surprised to not see him succeed at OSU.
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Katz is MUCH better than Crist
Texas should want nothing to do with Crist.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I've been thinking
He got pushed down and down on the ND depth chart until it was assured he wouldn’t play next year there.
TEXAS FIGHT
Bingo
I think Karam is also a better option.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Offense and defense are both good statisticically
There are team that surprises you with a lack of a better record. Exactly the kind of team we don’t want to play. Personally I think their offense is better (and certainly more talented) than their defense.
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It's been a crazy year in the Pac 12
I’m not sure what to expect. Thank goodness for the bowl practices, and Bergeron and Brown getting healthy.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Watched them play a few times
Although not very carefully….. Maynard seems to have been doing lately once Tedford simplified the offense for him. He’s not very accurate, but mobile and wants to get the ball to his brother (Keenan Allen, also their best athlete), whenever possible. Really have enjoyed watching their running back. He’s a tough runner, but not as explosive as some of their past running backs. Would say their defense is average at best. Haven’t really seen anyone jump out (hard since in each game they struggled defensively i.e. ASU, USC, and Oregon)
This is a good summation
Also, their no. 2 WR Marvin Jones is very talented, especially with the ball in his hands. Elusive. Very good pair of WRs. Second best group, behind USC, in the conference.
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I think he's a RT or possibly a LT
It depends where Coach Searels likes him better.
Texas wouldn’t be recruiting Hawkins if they projected him as a guard.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
How close are we to getting him, Bill?
I am thinking this might be about as important a commit in this class. Am I right?
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 4, 2011 6:19 PM CST up reply actions
Hawkins is the biggest need left on the board
I think he could commit sometime next week. He seems to be getting close to a decision, isn’t making visits, and recently decommitted from OSU.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Fantastic ...
Did not know he had decommitted from Oke State. Great news.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 4, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Things are trending very well for Texas on Hawkins
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
Banquet
I am guessing the team will be getting some commits the weekend of the banquet. What say you Bill?
Banquet
Hawkins and Moore might not be there, but they could commit sometime during the week or weekend.
I would say Colbert is the most likely recruit to commit at the Banquet. I think there will be some surprises though. Texas is putting quite a lot into this weekend. The Banquet is making a come back.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:08 PM CST up reply actions
Hopkins
I sure do hope that Searles recognizes that he is a liability at RT and moves him over to start along with Walters at Guard.
Either that, or Walters moves outside to RT or LT.
Help Me Out
In Case McCoy, I see a quarterback who regularly locks on a receiver, does not make reads, and consistently throws off the wrong foot. His arm strength is nothing special. Finally, I see no progression from the first third of the season to the final third of the season save for one drive against aTm.
In David Ash, I see a quarterback with a strong arm who is surrounded with dud receivers.
What am I missing here? What does the game film reveal? What do these guys do or not do in practice?
I am baffled why McCoy sees the field.
Both make poor decision, have poor mechanics and aren't very accurate
Case’s mechanics and footwork are dreadful, but Ash isn’t much better. Both need to realize they don’t have the skills to win games by themselves. I think whichever one emerges as a better game manager will emerge as the starter next season.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
Ash lacks experience and some confidence
McCoy seems to have confidence because he is a McCoy. My hope is Ash can build on what he did earlier for the bowl game.
Case hadn't turned the ball over like Ash had in his starts
So he had to have his chance. There was an erroneous notion that because he hadn’t turned it over, he was some kind of caretaker at the QB position. That is untrue; he has the mentality of a playmaker. You saw that in the Baylor game for both good and bad. Ultimately, he reverted to what he is and started throwing interceptions.
Other than psychologically, there is not a single aspect of quarterbacking that Case has over Ash. But he had a better mentality than David did, as was seen in the KSU game when Ash basically lost his mind on that second pick. If he can regain his confidence, he has the tools. He just needs to take what is there and be more accurate. If it’s a spot where he has to be Aaron Rodgers to make the completion, don’t throw the damn ball.
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Don't agree at all
Case is far more accurate than Ash, at least right now. Perhaps a confident Ash is as accurate, but we don’t have that. If Ash plays against Baylor we lose 44-10, and I’m not sure how we get that 10.
I’m no Case homer, I hope Ash pulls it together in the offseason and wins the job in Spring/Fall, because with Case our ceiling is limited. But right now, there’s little question that Case is the better QB.
by cornbread n flapjack on Dec 4, 2011 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I am baffled
why we would recruit a guy like McCoy for the pro style offense that we are trying to run.
Also, why we let more talented QB’s like Wood and Gilbert leave town for this noodle arm.
When we recruited Case
We hadn’t decided on this offensive switch yet. The better question is why did we recruit him at all. I think you know the answer to that one.
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McCoy
McCoy had a wild throwing motion yesterday. I am no Troy Aikman, or Gruden, but to me McCoy seemed to be jumping around and never set his feet. I feel if he would have set his feet instead of throwing his whole body and sould into the throw more positive things could have happened.
I tweeted yesterday
That whenever Case takes a snap, it ultimately ends with me wanting to say, “BALLIN’!!!” He’s a freestyle player. Should play And 1 Football, if it existed.
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Collins?
Are we to late or do you think we have a chance. Wanted him since seeing him at the opening.
by Stahldog on Dec 4, 2011 5:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Collins
Well he’s visiting, that’s certainly something. We’ll know more after the Banquet. Honestly, I’m happy Texas is in the mix.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
Early enrolles from the 2012 class
1) DLT
2) Hughes
3) Boyette
4) Brewer
5) Kendall Sanders
- Brandon Moore and Donald Hawkins are both potentially early enrollees should they commit to Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:36 PM CST reply actions
Not the most inspiring list
Of that group, would only expect Sanders to see significant time next year, and even he may not be ready for full-time WR obligations. Obviously the Jucos getting in early would be huge, as they would both be expected to play early
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I think Hughes will help himself enrolling early
I don’t expect him to play, but maybe he jumps ahead of Estelle the first year.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
He and Thomas Johnson both. Now we’re just hoping Johnson stays committed. Been some rumors on 247 that he’s not 100%.
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I wouldn't worry about Thomas Johnson
Now if makes an official visit to school other than Texas, I’d get worried. No plans for that right now. Johnson is solid to Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
After Baylor
IMHO Case is what he is and very little improvement should be expected.Ash seems to have more upside and could turn out to be aTebow clone or not.
It’s not fair to Brewer and Overstreet to expect them to come in and do what our present Qbs can’t.
If Mack can’t see what we see then he has used up his Mulligans and needs to move on.
I have to put most of the failure on old Greg Davis, who was supposed to be one of the best QB coaches in the nation.Gilbert was not only a failure on the field he ended up costing us Wood and Kinne and was a progress stopper for McCoy.
We won’t be lucky enough to find a Huepel like the Okies did but at least we should be able to find someone who can manage the game and give young pups a year to get ready.
Mack seems to have changed his tune on JUCOs and there must be somone out there that can help us.
Mack passed on RGIII and Jaquzz Rogers probably on the advice of Davis now those moves have come back to haunt us.
Do you think that all the present coaches will stay for next year?
With all the talent here and the class coming in we should be competative.What do you think.
Coaches
Believe it or not, yesterday could have helped Texas retain Manny Diaz. The luster is off his star.
I don’t think Harsin will be considered for a HC gig other than Boise State, and that position is currently occupied.
I think all the position coaches stay. Searels and Davis seem to be loving Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
I thought the same thing about Diaz
I think he thought too much … trying to be something we weren’t. We were going to have to make plays/TO’s to win. He was too conservative. We had very little pressure on RG3.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 4, 2011 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
Texas needed to put more pressure on RGIII
The defense as a whole didn’t play well.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:25 PM CST up reply actions
Jeffcoat
I noticed that Reggie Wilson logged a lot of minutes yesterday. What do you know about his health?
Reggie Wilson
Suffered some kind of back injury in the Baylor game. It isn’t considered serious.
Both Jeffcoat and Wilson should be healthy by the bowl game.
Bergeron and Brown should also be healthy. I think John Harris should apply for a medical redshirt.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
Ash is no Tebow
He actually has a decent motion. He just needs to take a Zanex. He can throw the ball, just needs to keep his feet under him. ASh’s issue are strictly mental at this pr
assuming the coaches think Brewer is the one and they intend to redshirt him
what do we do at the QB position until 2013?
In The Morning To You
Brewer
Personally, I’d be surprised if Brewer wasn’t in the mix for the starting QB as a redshirt freshman. Plenty of QB controversies on the horizon.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
i miss having one QB that we could all have faith in.
i think Brewer could be very good but i dont wanna see him play as a true freshman because we run the risk of breaking another QB’s confidence. so i guess next year we are stuck with either Case or David……would Mack take a transfer QB or JUCO?
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QB
If the QB play doesn’t improve during the bowl practices or during the bowl game, then and only then does Texas MAYBE look at a JUCO or transfer. I think a transfer is more likely.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
2012 Offense
Will be extremely young at the skill positions. As I said earlier, I expect Thomas Johnson, Cayleb Jones, Kendall Sanders and Marcus Johnson to play early. Johnathan Gray could be our best running back by OU. Brown should get better with another year in the weight room. Bergeron will have a more diverse role in the offense.
Whatever QB accepts the game manager role will the be the starter. I’d be surprised if Case ever accepted that role.
The OL should be very good with Hawkins and Cochran at T, and Hopkins, Espinosa and Walters making up the interior.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:40 PM CST reply actions
10 wins
I am basing that on an improved OL play and a big uptick in explosive plays. Hello Mr. Gray. Defense will be very good. QB hopefully will be better, but I would expect so mostly because the pieces around him
Also the fact that
Our schedule should be very, very favorable. To get to 10 wins, though, we have to have better QB play than we had this season.
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nah, we would have been in the mix for 10 wins this year had we not screwed up managing our running backs.
the poor level of qb play this season is enough for 10 wins, it just doesn’t give much room for error or injury at other places on the field.
Injuries are to be expected though
Look at what OU and A&M had to go through as well. Can’t just assume we’re going to be healthy every year.
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Before you answer that
I agree with healthy RB play we at least have 9 wins, but I don’t want to risk another season on that. Have to try to load up at as many positions as possible with as much depth and talent as possible. The stakes are just too high and there’s no downside to being as prepared as possible. Yeah, we got unlucky this year, but a year is a long time and you’re season is ruined with injuries like that. I’d rather at least have an option at QB that can win the game for us. I’m not even going to ask for us to have a prepared backup. I just want a prepared starter.
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i’m saying that it’s not typical for that to happen and that all those injuries at the same spot are the reason we didn’t have a shot at 10 wins, not the QB play. QB play sucked but was good enough to give us a shot if not for the running back injuries which weren’t just your normal, every year set of injuries.
yes, i’m comfortable entering every season and saying that our top 3 runnings backs won’t all be hurt at the same time. and maybe the only time i’ll ever be wrong is this year.
2012 record
Honestly I think it depends on the NFL Draft. Weeden is gone, RGIII and Landry Jones could both leave. Blackmon THANK GOODNESS will be gone as will Ryan Broyles. That’s 5 players right there that torched Texas.
The new additions should be tough games, but both could be at home. OOC schedule is VERY winnable.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
To answer your quesiton
10 wins should aboselutely be the goal. If all of the aforementioned players leave, Texas should be in contention for the conference title.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
Forgot
TCU has great momentum going into next year. They could be very stout.
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TCU
It’ll be fascinating to see where Texas plays this game. Amon Carter will be much too small. TCU could sell 50,000 tickets to DFW UT fans alone.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
I’m predicting Texas wins the BigXII next yr given the talent that is leaving Ou, OSU, and hopefully RGIII leaves
The Texas coaches are on the road, the December Evaluation Period has started
Expect plenty of in home visits this week.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:47 PM CST reply actions
Can Cobbs and Edmond
replace Acho and Robinson? Or will it be someone else?
What about the safety position…who will step up there?
Replacements
Cobbs should be a helluva OLB at Texas, but replacing Acho will be tough.
Edmond should also be an excellent MLB, but Robinson has played well as a senior.
At safety, I pray Vaccaro comes back, and Phillips takes over for Gideon.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
Cobbs
Just my opinion, but I think he can surpass Acho. It will be very path dependent. I think he has a higher ceiling and could become special. Acho has just been so steady, with a couple great games. I expect to see a lot more volatility in the LB Corp next yr. I think talent wise we are better, but production and potential are not the same thing. So basically, I don’t think there is anyone who can say by the end of next yr will we better or worse at LB than this yr
I think Cobbs is a better athlete and better pass rusher
But give me Acho in every other category. I think Cobbs will be damn good at Texas. He can get to the passer.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
Zabransky and Moore
To what extent were they coached up by Harsin – or were they outliers from the time they stepped on campus?
Biggest question is where Petersen ends and Harsin begins
Bryan can certainly claim credit for both, but so can Chris Petersen. I think it’s a little early to start judging Harsin. He inherited some below average personnel.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
No Judgment Implied
I couldn’t agree more that it’s too early at UT. I just wondered whether Harsin had a track record of taking wet clay and molding something from it.
by dmitri kissov on Dec 4, 2011 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Understood
Moore was a good evaluation and a better development. Not sure who can claim the most responsibility.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds minor, but nagging
He’ll have 23 days to get right.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
Johnathan Gray and QB situation
Any news on if Gray will enroll early??? also I think Connor Brewer can come in and start he looks much more polished and ready than both Mccoy and Ash.
Mccoy doesnt have the arm strength to be an effective qb at this level.
Ash just isnt ready nor do I think he could turn into an effective qb at the level that Texas needs their qbs to play to compete for National Championships.
Brewer has to be the guy, if not then Tyrone Swoopes !!!!!!
Gray
Johnathan is going to run track. He seems to really enjoy track. He will not enroll early. I’d like for him to enroll early, but at least he’ll be in good shape when he reports in June.
Brewer must redshirt. Texas should never play a true freshman quarterback again.
Harsin has a difficult evaluation deciding between Swoopes and Barrett. Texas won’t get both.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:08 PM CST up reply actions
Malcom could start
It’ll be tough to keep Ridgeway off the field.
Echols is so fundamentally sound, he could see time in nickel and dime packages. He will not make mistakes at Texas.
Jinkens will be a terror on special teams.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
DT Malcom Brown likely will
Possibly Ridgeway at DE. I’m not too impressed with our defensive recruiting so far in 2012. Lot of guys that will need a lot of time to develop and aren’t going to scare people with their physicality or frame.
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The offensive class is much better in the 2012 class
That being said, 2011 was a defense heavy class.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
This is in stark contrast to our offensive recruiting
Which I think has been just about spot on, including the guys we are trying to close up shop with.
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Defensive recruiting
Brandon Moore could be a silent commit. Texas has a great shot of landing S Adrian Colbert. In the mix for Torshiro Davis. Trying to get Armstead on campus. Collins will also visit.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions
Who will throw the ball to these WR recruits?
Any indication y’all are going to get a juco QB, even for depth purposes alone?
Jacob Karam is available.
Karam
Wouldn’t be a bad pick up at all. I saw him play at Friendswood. Nice little QB.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
He graduated from Tech in 2 1/2 years, so he is available.
Think he has two years of eligibility left.
Yeah I saw that
Great pass in the Baylor Game for Tech.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
What are the best JUCO QB options
is that kid from Blinn any good?
NWMCC Ryan Mossakowski
Is the top rated JUCO QB in the country, and from Frisco, TX originally. He’s also teammates with Donald Hawkins.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:22 PM CST up reply actions
I've been very impressed with what Wylie has done
Do you think he will help our players make a quantum leap in performance next year?
I expect Wylie to again be the off season MVP
Another year with Wylie could have huge dividends next year. By all accounts, Wylie is doing a hell of a job.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
I think it 's big to get our Frosh RB's some time with him to build durability.
I will change my legal name to "I. M. Harsin" if Texas scores on a Statue of Liberty or Hook-and-Ladder vs. OU."
by Distributor of the Football on Dec 4, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
Does JGray basically just take Fozzys place next year? and if you had to guess, who would be starting QB next year?
by GooberSmoocher on Dec 4, 2011 6:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Wildcat
I think Gray can play QB in the Wildcat. He won’t throw, but I trust him to make good football decisions. Thomas Johnson could also be the trigger man in Wildcat. As could Kendall Sanders. Jalen Overstreet could be the best run / pass option. Texas has a lot of options in that formation.
I think the bowl practice and bowl game will determine the starting QB for next year.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
the guy is fast
Karate? The Dane Cook of martial arts?
by Rocket94 on Dec 5, 2011 1:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
bill mind explaning
the number we might take this class and how we would be able to get over 25 with jucos/early enrollees? short primer on how/when those count etc?
Sure
JUCOs are considered mid term enrollees and not part of the 2012 class. It’s a nice little loophole that other schools have used with a lot of success.
I think the highest number Texas could go would be 25 high school seniors and 2 JUCOS. Texas is at 21 as of tonight, with Hawkins looking imminent and Moore is possibly a silent commit. That’s 21/23 right there.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
Don't quote me on this
But early enrollees also might not count against the 2012 class. I’m not sure on the rule here. Regardless of the numbers, Texas is confident that will have all the spots they want to meet their needs.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
Unless Big 12 rules state differently
Early enrollees can count for either 2012 or for 2011, if you have space. Texas should be able to, assuming they are consistently counting their early enrollees to the previous class every time.
Texas will have room for the 2012 early enrollees
They could definitely count against 2011. I don’t think the class is headed for 32, but technically, it could go that high.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
Problems between Harsin and Mack?
Sideline reporter indicated Ash was told he was coming in after Case’s interception at the end of the third quarter, then Mack is shown pushing Case into the sideline huddle to go into the game. Seemed that Mack overruled Harsin. What was/is your reaction? Any danger Harsin leaves? Any danger Ash decides Case is Mack’s golden boy and decides to leave?
by longhorn charlie on Dec 4, 2011 6:40 PM CST reply actions
Haha, wow a lot of hasty conclusions there
This kind of stuff happens in a loss. I’m sure the staff will iron out any internal problems next week. Harsin would have to interview for another job to leave.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions
They were questions not conclusions
Note the punctuation.
by longhorn charlie on Dec 4, 2011 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
Technically correct
Again this kind of stuff happens in a loss. I’m not concerned. I’ve heard zero about Mack and Harsin having problems.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
Surprised
I was surprised Case was not pulled.
Texas needs to pick a direction and go with it
At least for the bowl game.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
for next year
who’s on the nonconference schedule and when would you expect the TCU game to be played, and in FT Worth or Austin?
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by 04'-05'-glorydays on Dec 4, 2011 6:51 PM CST reply actions
2012 schedule
Texas has all the leverage, and TCU is the new guy in the conference. I expect TCU to be in honest, possibly on Thanksgiving.
The 2012 OOC schedule ain’t pretty:
Sept. 1 WYOMING TBA
Sept. 8 NEW MEXICO TBA
Sept. 15 at Mississippi TBA
There’s some talk that Ole Miss might get moved to Dallas. If that happens, well done DeLoss.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
Really enjoy these....thanks Bill but.....
Case McCoy is a coaches kid. But yet his footwork is awful, throwing mechanics awful and an extremely weak arm. He appears to be uncoachable, which to me is the worst trait that any athlete can have. How does this happen??
Case
Coachability should probably be a concern with Case at this point.
Not sure what happened with Case learning from his father. Crazy Legs is a cute nickname, but also an indication of Case’s awful footwork.
The bowl practice should help, if they don’t take with Case or Ash. It’s red alert time.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
QB camp??
I seem to remember Connor Wood attending a camp of some sorts in his attempt to win the job last fall. I’d love to see Ash attend something like that. I really believe he has the tools if he can get his head right. I seem to think Nuke LaLoche is a good comparison.
Those camps aren't free and Texas can't pay for them
The Woods certainly have the means. I hope both Case and David do everything they can to get better in the off season.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
D.J Monroe
how can we get this guy more touches?
I still feel like he could have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving…
DJ would have to catch some passes for that to happen
Love him on the jet sweeps. I’d like to see him catch some passes out of the backfield. Gives Texas another weapon next year.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:00 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
I don’t think he is dropping passes. UT is just not throwing the ball to him.
Shovel passes, short hooks, flares and drags…. we just don’t try to get him the ball all that often at all.
That'd work
But DJ doesn’t have real good hands.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
unfortunately, I remember a certain shovel pass that didn't work out.
I can see why the coaches have reservations
by Texastriplecrown on Dec 4, 2011 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
OL and TE
Any word in the TE recruiting arena? Also, is Cochran going to stay at RT or do you think he goes LT because of his athleticism?
Guess at starting safeties next season?
Cochran is already LT
Vaccaro and Phillips at S. Thompson/Evans as the FS when Vaccaro is moved to nickel. Probably will start with Thompson ahead of Evans, but I think the latter has higher potential. We don’t have to worry any more about every WR in the country being faster than both of our safeties in nickel+ situations any more. Hip. Hip. Hooray.
Don’t expect anything from TE till 2013, when it will be on of the most interesting positions to watch in the class.
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Texas is taking a look at 2012 Mesquite Horn VIncent Hobbs
I think he would help with depth, but I would probably wait until next year to take another TE. Give me Griffin and Morgan if RSJ is a defender.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
2013 Red Oak TE JEREMIAH GAINES
Is a better option than Hobbs also.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
I think Cochran will stay at LT
Unless Searels likes Hawkins better at the position. Hawkins playing RT seems to be the plan right now.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Yes he is and doing an excellent job in spurts
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Frosh
For a freshman, he has done his job fairly well. Another offseason of bulking and I think he will be fine. Seems like they really like his upside…as do I.
The recruitment of Case McCoy
obviously he had no business being recruited in the first place, as UT could easily find a much better talented QB.
Is it safe to say his brother and his dad’s influence on the program is the only reason why he’s here? Who’s responsible for basically encouraging this toxic atmosphere of politics and nepotism? Isn’t that on Mack?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 4, 2011 7:11 PM CST reply actions
Brad McCoy is a Little League dad
That’s all I’ll say. The full Case McCoy recruitment story hasn’t come out.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
In hindsight, I wouldn't have recruited Colt if the catch was being forced to recruit his lesser brother
and honestly Mack promoting this environment with zero accountability is pretty much a fire-able offense. At least he cleaned house though the program is still clearly being affected by this.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 4, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Where's the action going to be during the selection special?
Are we kicking it here? On HH’s thread from early? An entirely new thread? Something completely kinky and strange I don’t even know exists?
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Alright...
I’ll take that as a maybe…
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Who else?
Can we steel from Aggy in recruiting… just to jab the dagger in a little deeper?
Any recruits that are Texas worthy?
Trey Williams
But we are already loaded at RB for the foreseeable future, and Trey makes Jai Lucas look tall…
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Marcus Johnson....
Was an Aggie commit for about 27 to 25 hours wasn’t he ??
Already took Marcus Johnson from them
I think Bralon Addison, and Trey Williams are worth a look. Maybe some of their defensive players, but I don’t expect to drink anymore of the Aggies’ milk shake.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:19 PM CST up reply actions
I feel sorry for Purple Kansas
I like what they’ve done with their program. Maximize, maximize.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:20 PM CST up reply actions
What a joke Craig James is...
saying that Bama’s D is a difference maker and OSU’s isn’t. Has he not seen the stats of forced turnovers from OSU??? They change the game all the time.
Bryce Hager
Off topic, but god I wish UT had recruited this kid as a legacy instead of Case… if he is anything like his father, which I think he is, we would have a hell of a LB at UT.
Legacies are tough calls
I hope Kevin Vaccaro accept the grayshirt offer, he’s currently waiting out an official offer as he should.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
Have any thoughts on Kevin from his film?
Not a huge proponent of gray-shirt offers when there might be someone better in the next class & limited scholarships available.
I didn't like it when Case got an offer, and I don't like it now
I justified it in my mind by thinking Case will be a career back up. That didn’t happen.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
2012 vs. 2013 class
From what I can tell, it looks like it’ll be a small class that Texas will be able to take unless attrition is high (12 currently listed as juniors).
Is the talent higher in 2012 in terms of playmakers at WR than 2013? It sounds like we are going all in on Jake Oliver, until he makes a decision.
2012 is probably deeper and more talented at the top
2013 is also a deep class, but some positions are extremely shallow.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
QB, WR, OL, and DT are loaded
RB and TE are decent, with TE having great potential if guys end up playing there. LB is meh. DE and DB are ugly unless some guys decide to play on that side of the ball instead of offense.
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DE
I kind of like Naashon Hughes and Deon Hollins, but yeah they’re not as good as Edwards and Fields.
LB is pretty ugly after Wade.
At DB, Davis will be a top 100 player. Baltimore can play.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:03 PM CST up reply actions
I want Hughes to stay at LB right now
Hollins…eh. I would only want him if he could play LB as well. I don’t know what we do if neither Morgan nor Raulerson play DE. Passing on Fields was some kind of stooopid.
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Hollins
I love this kid. He is disruptive as hell. I think he can definitely play Buck at Texas. DE might be a stretch. I think Hughes keeps growing and becomes a TE.
I like Morgan better at TE. Raulerson is a strongside DE all the way for me, but he could easily play offense.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:14 PM CST up reply actions
I take this to mean that the staff has to see
Marcus Johnson & Kendall Sanders as being right now better than all the other WR (minus Oliver), as given scholarship #’s for 2013, it might be hard to take more than 1
Is it just me or did les miles seem like he thought the rematch idea is stupid. Like he thinks the game will be boring.
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by matthew62 on Dec 4, 2011 7:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Miles was treated well and had success at OSU before leaving for LSU
I’m sure he’s disappointed for his old team.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Sooooo
is it confirmed?
Holiday?
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
A friend of mine
Who is subscribed to something with the school just said she got a text from UT that we’re going to Holiday. Unless they jumped the gun, it’s official.
Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men. - The Boondock Saints
The fans get a bowl in San Diego
In a 7-5 year, most people would take that.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
Its official now
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
OK, Horns. Beat the Red bastards at Cal! And get healthy, Brown & Bergeron, please.
Is there any indication that either RB has an injury that is long-term? We’ll need them big time.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
I'm more concerned with the hippies living in trees
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Right. It has to be a concern. Naked hippies everywhere. : )
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
We have hippies, but nothing like Berkeley hippies. Don't make me prove it.
And I see the B&B question has been answered already. Sorry.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
Curiosity killed the cat.
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View at your own risk. This is just a tiny sampler. There are reams of similar or worse examples from this hot bed of societal decay.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
You asked for it. It's all your fault.
I will not be held responsible for any charges from your therapist.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
SEC cartel bribing bared its ugly head tonight. BOYCOTT the championship game.
27-25: SCOREBOARD - to infinity and beyond!
by spinmonkey on Dec 4, 2011 7:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I will
boycott the NCG. Although, I gotta admit… it wouldn’t be that hard to do anyway.
Well, I'm just emotional right now but I'll probably break down and watch it...
though I won’t like it.
27-25: SCOREBOARD - to infinity and beyond!
Part of Rock M Nation is flipping out right now
Kind of funny in a schadenfreude sort of way.
Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men. - The Boondock Saints
They have a history of alleging the Big 12 has never looked out for their best interests
And advocating for them to get better bowls.
2007 – 11-win team gets passed over for kansas, a team we beat.
2008 – 9-win team gets passed over by Nebraska, a team we beat.
2009 – 8-win team gets passed over by Iowa State, a team we beat.
2010 – 10-win team gets passed over by aTm, a team we beat.
2011 – 7-win team gets passed over by aTm AND Iowa State (and Texas as pointed out by another poster below), both teams we beat.
They were discussing that rumors were that they were going to the Holiday Bowl earlier. I think one of their players even tweeted it. Almost poetic justice that we we finish lower in the conference standings and end up getting the better bowl selection with their history of whining and very ungraceful exit.
Now, we must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men. - The Boondock Saints
Rubbing salt in my own wound
I can’t help but think that if we had this staff (or one like it) 4-5 years ago we would have ended up with RG3 (among others) because they would have seen him as valuable, told him he would get a shot at QB, and the if that didn’t work out put him anywhere else. Please tell me I’m wrong.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Bill,
Should we expect anymore attrition via transfers?
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
Yes
I don’t want to speculate on names, but there will be more. The coaches have figured out who can play for them, and who can’t.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'll take a stab
WR White, DT Bible, DT Cotton, K Russ
I hope:
QB McCoy, OL Hutchins as well.
Haha
I don’t think Hutchins is going to transfer yet. He has only been in the program for one season.
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Where is this guy gonna play?
Hutchins is tiny. Is he depth at Center?
We seem to be bringing in a lot of linemen.
He's a guard
Won’t expect him to contribute significantly for a couple more years.
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Oline depth next year...
so far!
C Espinosa,Soph
G Ashcraft,Jr
G Walters,Jr
G Flowers,Fr/Soph
T Cochran,Soph
T Greenlea,Fr
T Kelley,Jr
OL Porter,Jr
OL Doyle,Fr – I expect as a T
OL Kriegel,Jr – I expect as a G
OL Hutchins,Fr – I expect as a C/G
Incoming recruits
OL Estelle – I expect as a T
OL Hughes – I expect as a T
OL Riser – I expect as a G
I think Kriegel should consider transferring
I don’t see any scenario where he plays significant snaps.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
Hopkins
Damn, I forgot about him too.
That means, so far:
OT Cochran, Greenlea, Estelle
OG Walters, Ashcraft, Hutchins
C Espinosa, Porter
OG Hopkins, Flowers, Riser
OT Kelley, Doyle, Hughes, Kriegel
Still pending more kids coming in… and not a single Senior in the group
I think Darius James is the next center at Texas
I think he’ll succeed Espinosa. Probably plays a lot at guard before that happens.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Yes James is a 2013 OL/ DL
James is a teammates with the Hughes’ brothers at Harker Heights, and allegedly loves Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
What about Riser.
Is he expected to come in and play immediately?
by 40A on Dec 5, 2011 1:22 PM CST up reply actions
Darius White?
What happened? He was awesome in HS, looks to be a complete washout on a team iwth limited talent at WR
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
Agreed
All the natural talent in the world.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
What a waste of talent
Thought he could be AJ Greene lite
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
Kid has talent
We just haven’t had anyone to get him the ball… seems like the classic Ochocinco type of player. If he isn’t getting his butt kissed and recognized for how awesome he is, he isn’t as motivated to practice and impress.
He should have readshirted last year, or had an opportunity to return punts to let him make plays and prove himself.
Bill, California lost to UCLA by 17...what is their claim to fame, if any ?
I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize
I think it just a poor showing
Cal is a pretty good team and they’re well coached.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
Brandon Moore
I’m getting the feeling that Brandon Moore is in fact a silent commit. The writing is certainly on the wall.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:27 PM CST reply actions
It is a sure thing he is better than what we have on campus?
He isn’t considerably more experienced that Howell or Dorsey, and Whaley and Jackson both got a lot of quality snaps this year.
I don’t know anything about him other than he isn’t very highly rated.
How likely is it that we'll get to see Irby next year?
Does he want to come back and will he get the medical redshirt? He’s really come on strong recently. He’s caught a TD pass in 3 consecutive games.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 4, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions
That's what I'm wondering
He should easily qualify for the grayshirt, but will he choose to come back and play?
TEXAS FIGHT
Yes Irby would have to apply for a 6th year of eligibility
He’ll get it if he applies.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Irby has said publicly that he hasn't made his mind yet
I would like to see him come back. He should only get healthier in the off season. He can definitely help Texas next season.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Ugh. I don't know. As much as I'd like to have his help and as much as I'd like him to succeed
I get too nervous every time he’s on the field. Just don’t want to see tragedy strike again.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
What do you think we'll do with the QB situation for the bowl week?
I’m expecting more of the same as what we saw against Baylor. Case will get most of the snaps and then we’ll have our Ash package. Don’t like it though as Ash won’t get the development he needs.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 4, 2011 8:39 PM CST reply actions
I'd like them to split snaps during the bowl practices
The bowl practices are about more than the bowl game, they’re about next season. The bowl practices should develop both QBs.
If Case struggles, Ash should be inserted. The bowl game is important. It could provide much needed momentum going into the spring and next season.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
I hope the split
is more like what we saw against Iowa State and OU. The more David Ash, the better. I can’t help but cringe every time I see Case attempt to execute a passing play.
If Brown and Bergeron are 100% or close to it, then there is much less pressure on the QB(s).
I sure hope that’s the case.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
Yep
23 days should be enough time to get right.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
I haven't seen any mention of the Minor Leagues. Have we scoured them for a QB recruit.
I’m ready for a Weedenesque 25 yr old recruit.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
Ha, there's gotta be somebody in the Rangers Organization
They are loaded.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Mack should have Nolan over for dinner this week.
All I want for Christmas is a quarterback recruit.
Looks like Landon Collins won't be at the Banquet
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Colbert is an elite recruit in his right. If Texas didn’t have a plan in place, this would be troublesome.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 8:56 PM CST reply actions
damn.
favorite player this for me. he’s gonna be a beast.
Collins brother has a playoff game in Louisiana
I didn’t see him missing any official visits to LSU or Alabama though. Keep recruiting Collins, but the focus should be on Colbert.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
yea i think he's goin to lsu
saw those db’s out there acting like rock stars, in state, etc
he just said on twitter that he would pretty much pick the winner of the natl champ game to go play for. Sucks cause he could start right away at safety. He is a thousand times better than Gideon right now. One more game for sorry Safety play from Gideon.
I'm waiting for the time...
When the top recruit in the nation announces for Harvard or Yale. Too bad they don’t give schollies.
Summer
Will Ash work out with some kind of a QB guru this summer? If so, who? What kinds of results do these guys get? What are the odds that Ash comes back infinitely better?
I haven't heard anything about that
I hope Ash gets whatever help he can get.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
Alright Citizens I have work things to get to before bed
As always, y’all have a productive work / school week. I’ll be back for Sundays with Bill next week. If news breaks during the Banquet, GOBR, GoHorns or myself will have something for y’all.
by billfromlaketravis on Dec 4, 2011 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Out of Coleman, Sanders, D Johnson, M Johnson etc..
Do any compare favorably to Ramonce Taylor? I’m still waiting for a dynamic player like Taylor to come to Texas
27-25. 76-37-5. (25-22-1 at Kyle Field) BYYYEEEEEEEEEE
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