Jermauria Rasco Commits to LSU

The following views expressed are my opinion based on logic, common sense and my understanding of the situation, This is not intended to be fact:

Looking at the roster during Junior Days in 2010, Texas can see that DE will be a position of critically low depth. So instead of offering dyed in the wool Texas fan Nathan Hughes, Texas passes because they feel good about Rasco and Ced Reed. Rasco is national recruit from Louisiana, a state in which Lies Miles has effectively built a fence around.

Texas succeeds in getting Ced Reed in April. YAY! You still need at least one more DE in 2011. So instead of checking on Nathan Hughes’ interest in Texas, the coaches wait until November / December to offer Brandon Alexander, a kid Aggy has been on since the beginning of his senior year.

Logically, Texas has to think they are out of it with Rasco when Boom leaves for Florida. This leaves Texas about 2 months to find a suitable replacement. Texas fails to do this, they like their long odds with Rasco, and have a good feeling about Alexander.

Texas then waits until after a majority of the bowl games to hire a DC or DL coach. Remember this is when they know they have to get 2 or more DEs before February. The hire Manny and Bo several days after their respective bowl wins. YAY! Instead of asking hey Manny and Bo do you have any kids at DE that we should be recruiting, Texas decides it’s best to stay on Alexander and hope for rainbows and unicorns with Rasco.

When it doesn’t look good with Alexander, the Texas coaches then make an all out push with Rasco. The in home visit with Rasco goes well. Does Rasco want to come for a visit? Nope. Mack at this point has to realize that Rasco ain’t coming to the 40 Acres.

So here Texas is , about a week from Signing Day with one DE in the hopper for 2012, a position that requires at least 2 players to be on the field at the same time. Texas remains hopeful with Alexander, probably know it’s a long shot with Rasco, so they sit on their hands. Alexander commits to Aggy on the eve of Signing Day and Texas is screwed for 2011 DEs.

My questions:

Who were the decision makers on DE recruiting? Mack obviously, Oscar, Manny and some input from Bo Davis. This is Oscar’s position, holy s*** how does he not know better. You’re an old pro Oscar please use better common sense. Mack you witnessed how depth problems hurt your team in 2010, but you don’t ask your new assistants to bring any recruits with them that could help provide depth at DE.

Why didn’t the new coaches bring any prospects with them at a need position? Did Mack instruct the new coaches to leave committed players alone? This is part of the game Mack. I know you’re trying to win a Nobel Peace Prize for diplomacy, but holy hell there has to be a limit on your politeness.

I understand Boom instructed his recruits to go to Texas and I thank him for that. Is this why Mack did not ask the new coaches to bring a DE or 2 with them? This would make sense.

What is wrong with Nathan Hughes? Yeah he had a bad game against Greenlea. Granted. Do the coaches not project Nathan Hughes as a DE at the next level? It’s better to have Nathan developing in the Texas program than jaded and at OU. Mark my words, Nathan Hughes will go Cape Fear on Texas. Revenge is a damn strong motivator. Nathan will be ready to play in the Cotton Bowl. Maybe Hughes spins down and Okafor can go back to DE. The point is , Hughes provides depth.

Great recruiting class. Groundhog Day. Another top 5 class for Texas. Blah, blah. We missed at a critically important position in 2011. At least Searels tried to go out and get another OT.

Hook ’em. Coming soon “DE Needed at Texas” ad in the Greensheets.

Eric Davis and 2 more 4 stars for DE in 2012 please.