Sundays with Bill, Official Visit Weekend Edition
Texas picked up a big commitment from Pflugerville Hendrickson speed merchant Daje Johnson. Daje could contribute immediately on a Texas offense starved for playmakers. Texas also hosted Van MLB Dalton Santos, and Plano West LB / DE Bryce Cottrell. Santos just pulled the trigger. Cottrell is playing it close to vest, but Texas gave him something to think about. Texas needs them both.
DGB made a visit to Mizzou this weekend, how'd did it go? We'll discuss.
In team news, off season workouts are underway. We'll talk spring ball and what to look for.
Talking points:
* Let the Great Daje Johnson positional debate begin. He's needed on offense, but many believe he's the next member of the Millionare's Club at DBU.
* Dalton Santos becomes #26. Possible immediate impact?
* As I said, Bryce Cottrell is playing it close to the vest. Could proximity finally work in Texas' favor?
* DGB visited Mizzou, did the dark horses improve their standing. Columbia bouncers say no.
* Junior Days are just around the corner. I'll have the updated list for both JD1 and JD2.
* Hassan Ridgeway was allegedly looking around. He just told Orangebloods he's 100% committed to Texas. Hook that Sumlin.
Fire away.
"And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer." Benefits of a classical education.
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Santos is a Horn!
Hook ’em!
"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
ESPNHornsNation, 247 & Recruitocosm have reported it via Twitter.
"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
Some breaking stuff to start....
Per Orangebloods, Ridgeway says he is committed to Texas 100%. Here’s to hoping as he’s a great prospect
oh and Santos committed for sure
Has anybody actually read Ketch's article to make sure the heading isn't some false teaser?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
Just an open thread on DGB visiting Mizzou
I don’t think there’s anything substantial there.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:48 PM CST up reply actions
It could be the open thread, the War Room or DGB round table
Again nobody is sure.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
Unofficially committing to Mizzo on Arky thread… saw it on Recruitocosm…. not a lot of weight.. but an odd starting point.
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
Where on the 'Cosm?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Fellas rumors are going to fly like crazy in next 3 days
The best advice I can give is to chill.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
i heard that he was gonna commit to Angelo State University
or was it North Texas?
In The Morning To You
DGB is going to looooove S'nangelo
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
Definitely not credible... however a weighty insider with Arky.
Typical game of operator. Arky insider (real) gets wind of Mizzo story (unconfirmed) and relates to the audience.
http://www.tigerboard.com/boards/missouri-tigers.php?message=9339215
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
whats funny is the Parents LOVE Mack and Sally
so yea if thats true than i think hes gonna be at Texas lol
In The Morning To You
What I remember seeing over there were some unsubstantiated and unsourced reports.....
that DGB’s parents assured Mizzou coaches he’d be coming there.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Anybody with a computer can write that and float it around
I think we’ll have a better idea of what will happen on Wednesday in the coming days.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:47 PM CST up reply actions
LOL - I think we will have a GREAT idea on wednesday!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Doesn't the dead period start tonight? As such I'm guessing....
our staff won’t be a source of new info this week, unless they call and talk tonight.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
i heard that Mack already shut down all talk of the DGB recruitment
after he got back to Austin from his visit
In The Morning To You
Possible gag order
Ink blot recruitment.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
apparently the parents requested it
could be bad news or it could be the very best news no way to tell
In The Morning To You
Probably a good idea. Let someone from one of the other
schools be the ones to say something stupid. Just stay quiet and show respect for the family’s privacy in this matter.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
see above... still doens't mean a thing. Rumors.
http://www.tigerboard.com/boards/missouri-tigers.php?message=9339215
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Smaret move by Mack - taking no chances of jeopardizing a possible DGB committment
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I can't wait to see this pop up on a Rivals board
Haha.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Those people are professionals
They get paid for what they do. Think about that.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
I think that
ESPN has really dropped the ball lately with this recruitment, they still think OU is a legitimate destination compared to us
They need fact checker and editor in the worst way
I constantly see mistakes on their Recruiting Nation affiliates.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Is there any second source of confirmation on this other than Ketch?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:14 PM CST up reply actions
That is, confirmation of Ridgeway sticking.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
Per ESPN
AUSTIN, Texas — Four-star defensive end Hassan Ridgeway (Mansfield, Texas/Mansfield) is “100 percent with Texas” despite taking an official visit to Texas A&M this weekend.
Ridgeway, a U.S. Army All-American, relayed that message to HornsNation on Sunday as he returned home from his visit to College Station.
per @Recruitocosm on twitter
“Just talked to another source on Ridgeway and he confirmed that Hassan will honor his pledge to Texas after coaches explained playing time.”
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions
They have sources close to the situation
They weren’t that optimistic this afternoon. Again Texas targets visiting College Station NEVER hurts. Have you been there?
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
It really is a suckhole!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
State 7 on 7 tourney is moving out of College Station after 2012
I wish they’d keep it there for generations.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
LOL - well played!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Most current Junior Days visitors list
Junior Day #1 (February 12th)
QB, Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright
RB, Dontre Wilson, DeSoto
WR, Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit
WR, Ra’Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline
OL, Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights
OL, Kent Perkins, Richardson Lake Highlands
OL, Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne
OL, Josh Thomas, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, LA)
OL/DL, Jake Raulerson, Celina
OL/DL, A’Shawn Robinson, FW Arlington Heights
DT, Isaiah Golden, Elysian Fields
DT, Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball
DT, Vincent Taylor, San Antonio Madison
DE, Deon Hollins, Jr., Fort Bend Marshall
DE, DJ Ward, Lawton (Lawton, OK)
LB, Naashon Hughes, Killeen Harker Heights
DB, Will Barrows, Dallas Skyline
DB, Kameron Miles, West Mesquite
ATH, Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy
Junior Day #2 (February 25th)
QB, JT Barrett, Wichita Falls Rider
QB, Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll
WR, Eldridge Massington, West Mesquite
TE, Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak
LB, Brett Wade, Kennedale
DB, George Baltimore, Mansfield
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:10 PM CST reply actions
Kenny Hill surprises me
He went to my old high school so I got to see him a lot in the playoffs. He’s a good runner and makes smart decisions with his feet, but I don’t think he’s better than JT as a passer.
He’s a great high school player though
Kenny Hill
I think Texas can get Swoopes AND Kenny Hill. I think that’s why he got the JD2 invite. Texas can’t get Swoopes and Barrett. They’re powerful, but not that powerful.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Kenny Hill
seems like the kind of guy that goes to KSU and ends up being a first round draft pick.
by Hippie Killer on Jan 30, 2012 11:37 AM CST up reply actions
Isaiah Golden
Will he still be there after just committing to TAMU at their junior day?
I'm not sure of Golden's plans
I’d like to see him visit. He’s the second best junior DT in the state.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
What happened to the kid from Pearland Dawson?
He was on the list.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
James White could be at either J Day, as could Keith Ford
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
What about Harris
I noticed he wasn’t on your list…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Marcell Harris won't be attending a Texas Junior Day
The Texas coaches have told the Harris Family that they prefer Marcell visit during the June summer camp. Three days on campus are better than one.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:41 PM CST up reply actions
thx I guess I missed that
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
First dibs on DGB news!
Just kidding! 50/50 still.
Ridgeway is a Horn…maybe he was just swayed a little but usually when it’s this late, Mack has it shut down on recruits so no worries.
Santos and Daje are HUGE! Complete solidification of this class. Best class under Mack IMHO. Future stars in this class…bank on it.
DGB
A couple independent sources have reported that DGB was kicked out of a bar in Columbia for being underage. Not good when you’re with your parents on a visit. I’m sure mom, dad and Dorial had something to talk about when he got home. I think it hurts Mizzou quite a bit.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions
All along it has been us and Arky
That’s just how I feel. I think Mizzou had an outside chance since the Petrino news but now it looks like they have messed that chance up.
Wednesday morning will be interesting
9 am ESPNU DGB announcement special
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
do you think we got a better shot?
Considering petrino didn’t get to make a visit himself and considering this news about his Mizzou visit
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Twitter is crazy
Mizzou fans are convinced he already committed because of how great the trip was. Arkansas fans are saying Harpo’s ensured that he’s going to become a Hog. There are even some OU fans who still think they’re in it. What’s funny, though, is that no one is talking about Texas at all.
I saw the DGB recruitment compared to an ink blot
Each fan sees what he wants to see
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
that could be a good thing
Maybe DGB wants Texas but is holding off till signing to reduce the instate blowback
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Holding off because of blowback
My thoughts exactly. It could get ugly.
by Burnedsince61 on Jan 29, 2012 5:45 PM CST up reply actions
Are kids at Hillcrest that invested in Mizzou football?
Seriously. It’s Mizzou not Bama.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
not really blowback from his school
Blowback from the whole state because of his status as the nations best recruit if he chooses Texas the blowback from Mizzou fans and from people in the state could be ugly because they could view him as a traitor
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 6:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Meh, I'll let you know when I meet a Mizzou football fan
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
Head over to Inside Texas
It was reported by another source also. It happened.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:44 PM CST up reply actions
An alternative
Most articles say he was kicked out of the bar. One place, however, said that they brought him there for dinner and that they told him it was after dinner hours by that time of night, so it was really no big deal. If that’s true, it makes you wonder why someone would bring him to a bar for dinner. Are the restaurant options that bad in Como?
Another ink blot situation
That account sounds very Mizzou spun.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
They aren't
A few of my friends go there and I’ve gone there. You don’t eat at the bar in question, Harpo’s, that late at night as it’s a great bar to go drink at.
That and there are some pretty good restaurants in CoMo
More optimistic sure
I wouldn’t call it confidence. I strongly believe nobody knows for sure other than DGB and his mother and father.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
9 am CST
Yes he will commit on Signing Day.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
As a fan and author, I couldn't be happier for Dalton and Daje
These are two great kids who have loved Texas for most of their lives. I’m happy to see them work hard and finally attain their dream. Congratulations and welcome to the 40 Acres.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:16 PM CST reply actions
Now we wait
For DGB to decide on what he wants. I really wish this was like the Hicks situation couple of years ago if he decided on Florida or Texas his family was moving to Gainesville or Austin. If the Beckham’s plan on doing that then i think he ends up at Texas cause of the parents apparently love the coaching staff and we have a better shot at winning a MNC.
Texas has met all their needs and has put together a talented, deep class
DGB would be a cherry on top.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
Heh, well at least Mizzou completely dropped the ball
Getting denied at Harpo’s was a huge mistake as it getting out to his family. It’s a good bar, but not worth screwing up an entire trip
MIZ-DGB was pretty good though
It's a bad decision on Mizzou's part
DGB was on a business trip, and Mizzou treated it like a circus. I wouldn’t have played it that way.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
Right - pretty obvious that Pinkel was trying to get him drunk and airsick!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Bill - Speaking of DGB
Any credence to the OU claim that Stoops spent 6 hours with him on his in-home?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Is it 6 hours now? What I was hearing Friday was 3 hours. Sounds like the visit length grows an hour every day.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
On twitter - ou braying about a six hour sit down
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Not sure I can see why the visit would last several hours unless you're....
having to do some serious convincing, explaining, and selling.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Shuttlesworth said not worry about OU - he intimated some kind of veiled info that cancels OU out.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
6 hours
I think they meant it took 3 hours but DBG said it seemed like it lasted for 6!
by everything horns on Jan 29, 2012 7:53 PM CST up reply actions
LOL - excellent
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I wouldn't want to spend 5 minutes with Stoops much less 6 hours
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
5 minutes?
Just pop in a copy of Barbershop or Barbershop 2
by everything horns on Jan 29, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, people trying to sell the helicopter as being Pinkel's only choice since license is suspended.
Can’t find anyone who can tell me why he couldn’t simply drive down with another coach and have that coach do the driving.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
Also, don't forget his brother's interest in the Horns.
And, the possible medical support for him in Texas as well.
"Risks Surround everything worth having, hide from risks and you hide from its rewards..............SUCCESS"
Can we offer Coach Dad an assistant's position?
See ya later, alligator and sheep-mater.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 30, 2012 7:58 AM CST up reply actions
I mean, seriously,
from the “Texas is family” standpoint, he sounds like a good get.
See ya later, alligator and sheep-mater.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 30, 2012 7:58 AM CST up reply actions
Is it actually prohibited by NCAA rules?
See ya later, alligator and sheep-mater.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 30, 2012 2:01 PM CST up reply actions
it is not
I just saw a story on same situation. Momma Collins saying Saban offered her son’s girlfriend a job. Allowed in football, but not BBall
And like someone said
The state seal of Alabama should be a loophole
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
That'd be pretty unethical
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
Is there anyone else?
Could there a prospect that could pick up the phone and call Mack or is it DGB or else?
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Great question.
"Risks Surround everything worth having, hide from risks and you hide from its rewards..............SUCCESS"
I think it's DGB or bust at this point
Cottrell could obviously commit, but that’s it.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
What are your thoughts on Tim Cole?
I read the write up of GOBR and it makes me a little queasy, but at this point I dont turn my nose up at people who could help on ST and depth. With as many busts as we have had lately people who can contribute in any way are welcome as long as we get a few studs sprinkled in
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Cole and S&C
Look at Edmond. He is like Whaley 2.0 with the weight gain but Wylie has managed to keep him in there. Wylie’s system works. Cole has the ability to pack on about 20lbs of muscle with a redshirt. This will help in his ability to play
I think Cole is somewhere between a good starter and special teams specialist
His work and development will determine where he lands. He must get better in coverage to play OLB at Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:24 PM CST up reply actions
Mucho gracias, Senor Bill
Good thoughts. As I said a good ST player has value especially as putrid as out ST have been lately.
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
It's tough to say a kid isn't going to be a starter before he's even played a game
I hope Cole has a good game at the International Bowl and he keeps building from there.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
If Bobino started 45 games at Texas, then Cole could too, no?
Granted, Texas doesn’t look to be as desperate at mike as was the case then, but Cole’s no slouch, and a lack of size and speed doesn’t have to be a complete dealbreaker at the college level.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions
howw did addison visit to Oregon go?
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
I might have to ask Mr. Nahlin about that one
I haven’t heard anything thus far.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
I saw somewhere on twitter that he didnt like the 4 hour plane trip
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
Not a fun flight
I believe you fly into Portland and then have to drive to Eugene.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:36 PM CST up reply actions
I flew from DFW to Seattle a year and a half ago
wasnt too bad, but wouldnt want to do it a lot if I didnt have to………..on an unrelated note, I asked you a week ago on or so on twitter about the Spring Game, and you said it was not set yet but should be around Easter. Any chance it is on Easter this year, like it was 2 years ago? That would really ruin my plans.
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
I don't like the spring game on Easter
Recruits are going to go to church with their families.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:54 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds good
Im banking on the weekend before easter, hopefully.
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
Pure OL recruits for JD1
How would you rank them?
"Risks Surround everything worth having, hide from risks and you hide from its rewards..............SUCCESS"
Junior OL recruits
1) Perkins
2) James
3) Wilson
4) Robinson
5) Thomas
If JJ Gustafson was on that list, he’d probably be a very close third.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
Where would Raulerson be?
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Diaz would whip Harsin's butt if he tried get him for offense.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
He hasn't decided yet
I’d be surprised if he committed to Oregon. He hasn’t visited or ever been to Oregon to my knowledge. The Aggie hubris about landing TJ has been pretty amusing.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
its the their only source of revenge against Texas
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It' so nice.
I rarely think of them any more.
"Risks Surround everything worth having, hide from risks and you hide from its rewards..............SUCCESS"
Bingo
Texas won’t be playing them anytime soon.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
whats funny is them trying to pass of TJ as "flipping a Texas recruit"
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Meh
I remember the stat where of all of the commits from the 2011 class that had UT and TAMU offers, something like 0 had picked A&M. Probably still bitter from that.
Yeah I wouldn't classify him a "Texas flip"
Both parties went different ways. Texas isn’t trying to get back in it with TJ.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
TJ seems to have gotten mislead
Do you think there is going to be more to come via the NCAA regarding TJ and other parties or do you think the rumors will not amount to anything?
We're Texas, We're not OK.
I don't think anything will come of it with the NCAA
Texas will be more vigilant though.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:00 PM CST up reply actions
I like the messages being sent
Do you like the “threats” that Texas will lobby to get a new law passed that would make it criminal for a third party to jeopardize a Texas high school student’s eligibility? With the new Newton rule that could mean parents, so now it is very tricky.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
I'd like to see a law like that on the books
Other states have similar laws.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Wrangler86...
How has TJ been mislead?
by Hippie Killer on Jan 30, 2012 1:04 PM CST up reply actions
wierd
Started out he wanted to see the world. Then some Flenory rumors and now he is looking at a little cow town. You could not get less metropolitan. Whole thing is odd
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 5:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
maybe A&M has fully embraced $EC recruiting tactics already
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I wasn't implying
Aggie cheating, but heard Flenory/Oregon relationship talk was heating up then a quick change of plans
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 6:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
lol i was
Cheating is in the SEC’s blood
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 6:05 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
True
I predict that the Aggies will be woefully incompetent at cheating. They will probably do something stupid like send payoffs through Fed Ex or UPS or some other easily traceable method. Naaah. Nobody will be that stupid
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
I imagine something a bit more musical, possibly a glee club version of this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kfi-DWUYM8
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:11 AM CST up reply actions
No kidding
They are already under the NCAA view for the Temple Running Back, then they are dumb enough to do it again with TJ. I think it finally got high enough up for someone with a brain in Oregon to say maybe this isn’t the best route, let’s think about this.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Mack's curse is vicious
Sending a decommit to A&M is the worst punishment possible.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
bit of a non serious question
Darrell Royal…great coach or the greatest coach?
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Great coach
Greatest in Texas history. We all need to pray for DKR. I won’t say more than that, but he is a very old man.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
I was pretty close to DKR at one time
Not personally. But, back in the days that he was coaching, a reporter could talk to the players or the assistants or the head coach — if you went through the right channels. If you followed protocol. And if you kept your damn mouth shut and listened to what he had to say!!!!! You could disagree with him — but do it 1-on-1, not in a group setting. He’d spit you out whole if you tried that. Friend of mine tried it and still has the tooth marks.
Royal was a great . . . sorry, GREAT, people person. He attracted highly-motivated and upward seeking players and coaches and reporters and alumni/boosters. He had short shrift for the foolish, the lazy, the uninformed. Or those who didn’t LISTEN when he talked. He told great stories. Had a little country cornpone/down to earth humor about him. Knew how to work a crowd, and did if with a kind of malice that came across as aw-shucks. But was pre-meditated.
Most of all, he — through his staff — prepared his players as well as they could be prepared. And when an opponent thought they had him figured out, he’d throw a knuckleball at them. When he lost, it was because (1) the opponent had better players, or (2) Darrell got outcoached. And that happened on occasion, and he’d admit it. If you knew how to translate his words.
DX Bible was a terrific coach in his era. Fred Akers was underrated — better than you realize. Mack Brown is the classic organization man, the Head Honcho who coaches the coaches and pulls the strings from behind the curtain, like Frank Morgan (the actor playing the wizard) in the Wizard Oz.
Darrell Royal was the combination of all the best assets of all the rest. Good as Mack has been, Darrell never would have let instituational inertia creep in and devour the program like Mack did from 2006-2008.
I don't disagree
But don’t forget that the Royal teams in the years between his first championship and the wishbone were not so hot. 1965-1967: 6-4, 7-4, 6-4.
Mack Brown: the Wizard of Austin
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:13 AM CST up reply actions
Hey Bill...
Is Coach Royal dying or something?
Why so vague?
by Hippie Killer on Jan 30, 2012 1:07 PM CST up reply actions
Royal has an illness that the family prefers to keep private.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Bryce Cottrell
If they want a pass rusher so bad why didn’t they go after Devonte Fields? Cottrell only had 5 sacks his senior year and Fields is a stud
Pretty simple
Cottrell likes Texas and Fields isn’t interested.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:42 PM CST up reply actions
Any news on Cottrell? Are we supposed to believe the 3AM text to the Oregon....
recruiting service basically saying “Oregon is where he belongs”?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
Justin Hopkins is a good reporter
But he’s pro Oregon / Pac 12 everything. No I don’t like him talking to a kid on an official visit to Texas at 3 in the morning, but it’s possible that Cottrell texted him. Either way Hopkins responded at 3 am.
Some of the 247 reporters ask pretty leading questions. Hook Em 247 is one of the exceptions.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:58 PM CST up reply actions
So when would you expect to hear anything about him one way or the other?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
We should have recruited that Nigerian DE
who committed to Northwestern.
We probably could have wrapped that one up pretty decent.
by Hippie Killer on Jan 30, 2012 1:09 PM CST up reply actions
if you had to guess, who would you pick to have a breakout year for the horns this year?
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 5:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Breakout year
I think Johnathan Gray is the safest bet. I think Hawkins and Moore also have big impacts. Keeping my fingers crossed that McFarland goes off.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
McFarland was who I had in mind. what about MB2?
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 5:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think Malcom Brown has a good freshman year
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
cobbs
Setting the under/over at 7 sacks
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 6:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ridgeway
Glad to see he’s fully on board. Do you know how his visit went and anything that ultimately led him to solidify Texas?
Fear of Mack's curse!
"Risks Surround everything worth having, hide from risks and you hide from its rewards..............SUCCESS"
Details are sketchy right now
I’ll just take the comment at face value. Thank goodness TAMU can’t contact him again. Signing Day can’t get here soon enough.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
maybe he decided he didnt wanna be part of a cult
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
TAMU is going to do this every year
Realize they’re again screwed at DL and make a run at one of Texas’ commits with playing time nonsense. Same situation with Ced Reed last year. Reed played plenty this year, and I expect Ridgeway to play some in 2012.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
i saw something on BON that said A&M made a pass at Malcom Brown
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 5:55 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Indeed they did
I guarantee leading for him early had something to do with that. It wasn’t out of nowhere.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
think they are a threat to flip him?
Or is this just a act of desperation on A&M’s part?
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 6:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Malcolm Brown posted a pic of him self givng the horns up - he ain't leaving Texas!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Zero threat
It’s desperation. They are in real trouble at DT.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:07 PM CST up reply actions
SEC is not a league you want to play in with poor defensive line play.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
After Bama rolls up 300 yards rushing a few years in a row, the Ags will get more desperate
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:02 PM CST up reply actions
LOL - did you see where a few IYT posters went to Texags and jacked with them some?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Typo - IYT = IT (sorry)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Yeah, a little...juvenile, maybe?
Trolling agents provocateurs aren’t necessary to catalyze hilarity at texags anyway.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
Not only that...
but they totally screwed up the Q & A thread which is basically the only way we get information from Shuttlesworth now that he sold out his principles and is working for a pay site.
by Hippie Killer on Jan 30, 2012 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
they did totally ruin it.
dumbest shit i’ve ever seen.
think it’s kind of funny that people are pissed over the the guys monetizing their scoop/info. all of us would probably love to have that as an income source.
playing time
I really don’t understand that Hassan has the best possible situation for a SDE. If he is that good Manny will give him time and he will see 10-20 plays. Next year competing for a starting spot.
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 6:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If he actually made an offical to aggy, I say let him go!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
WE NEED DEs
this is one time I say we need to roll with the punches and stick it out…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
And I mean Ridgway
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
all pretty sketchy
His coach denied it. I assume by the Ketch report he denied it as official. I am not sure anyone knows the truth at this moment. Let’s wait and see what comes out before passing judgement
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 6:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think Ridgeway did the pop in
I don’t think it was a traditional official visit.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
He visited two weekends in a row
Last weekend was his second, both times with his parents. He may be solid to the Horns, but I dont think this is wrapped up yet, especially considering how it has transpired.
bigger picture
Hassan cut out his HS coach on the visit. Now if he was told to sneak into town and go behind his coach by Sumlin. That will not go over well with coaches. He also yanked an offer on a kid recently. Was an offer from previous staff, but still will not be taken well. We shall eventually hear how it all went down, but these are no the moves you want to have as first impressions on HS coaches in Texas. This will got endear him at all. Could come back to really haunt him.
codaxx
he yanked the offer of a 2013 kid. that happens all the time. Hell, BFLT’s “Good Man” yanked the offers of two 2009 guys when he came aboard in 2007.
Not unusual.
not unusual
the big strike is if he told Hassan to go behind his coaches back.. that will not be taken well
It concerns me that, after all of this committed time, he would still take an official to aggy.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
He can't be ALL that sold on UT!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Maybe
Just late jitters. A lot of players probably have them. Doesn’t mean he won’t be a solid contributor at UT and no need to cut him loose because he wants to assure himself that he is making the best decision for his next 4 years and future… just my $0.02
I would rather get a 4* by allowing him to eliminate his doubts....
than push him away just because he still has some uncertainty.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:17 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe it will actually make him a better Horn. Eliminate any doubt he might...
have been bringing with him.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
Who is running track this spring and how much time does it take away from football?
It's not that we think we're better than everyone else. It's that we know we are.
by luvcollegefootball on Jan 29, 2012 5:48 PM CST reply actions
DJ and Goodwin are running track
The news about DJ is interesting. It’s the first time he’s seriously pursued track at Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
Sheroid Evans
Is also running. Ran a 21.6 in the 200, and a 47.7 in the 400 in Arkansas this week.
Here in TEXAS we like our HORNS LONG and our DRINKS STRONG!
by BurntOrangeVeins on Jan 29, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Kind of off topic
Does anyone know how to get to this page on the sbn app?
by Frazier90 on Jan 29, 2012 5:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Go to "Line-Up" at the bottom
then Select “Blogs” and type in “Burnt Orange Nation”. Highlight it so that the star turns red, hit Done, and it will be on the “Line-Up” screen
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Arik Armstead
Commits to Oregon.
Off topic but worth mentioning.
I wish Texas had thrown their hat in the ring here
It could be as simple as they didn’t like Armstead at DE.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Wish we could have just gotten him to campus when he was in Texas for the Army game.
Auburn was a finalist
That could have easily been Texas instead.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think Bama is too far out in front
And they could only get better on Signing Day. I think Texas hold on the #2, regardless of what happens on Wednesday. Texas just added 2 more 4 stars to take the total to 19. Impressive.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
Bama should pick up some more 4 and 5 stars on NSD
They always do and they’re good positions with their remaining targets.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:06 PM CST up reply actions
how does the 25 SEC limit hurt them
they are at 25 or 26 I think
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
There's still loopholes
See early enrollees.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
so this year only?
no way that can happen every year
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
How does that work?
They can only sign 25 and they are already at 27?
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
I've been wondering this as well
They already told the Atlanta kid there wasn’t room for him, and he was their seventh commit…
If this is the case, how on earth can they ink any other 2012 targets? Bill, any inisght here? Maybe I am just missing something.
25 limit
With Alabama already at 27 commits with more to come on NSD, how do you think Saban manipulates his class
not coaches, presidents...
coaches pitched a fit…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
You forget that 25
in Alabama is 17 elsewhere. It’s 16 in Mississippi.
Numbers are very important in Alabama. The interstate highway that runs from LA to Florida through Houston and New Orleans, is called I-7.5 in Alabama.
by edsp on Jan 29, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
think daje could excel in the wildcat?
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 5:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think he's much more complete player than Monroe
So yes, unequivocally yes.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Haha if you're holding the gun, I'm saying Texas
I like the late developments for Texas’ chances. If DGB doesn’t sign with Texas, it’s because of the distance and little else.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
Arky
I don’t see DGB committing to Texas. Arky is in a much better position at QB, plus they are strong around the rest of the offense and will be highly ranked. Not to mention, it’s closer to home.
I don’t buy the argument that Texas is closer to an MNC than Arkansas, we have lost 13 games in two seasons and have a big fat ? At QB. Also, this non-sense about his brother being a fan is just stupid. What difference could that possibly make in a recruitment? Players like that don’t make choices like this based on whose jersey their little brother wears.
DBG ends up at either Arkansas or OU.
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 9:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Bored? Thought you might troll a bit?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Relax Snide
No need to accuse me of being a troll, I’m just a horns fan who doesn’t share in the optimism on DGB. That’s still allowed is it not?
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 9:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That wasn't really trolling
Just articulation of some of the things going against Texas in this.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
um actually yea family preference plays a big role in recruiting
look at Arkansas yea they have a QB this year but what about next year? doesnt look as bright does it. and as for OU they have been out for awhile. and look at Texas he’ll be playing for a young offense and will be playing for a team that will be in the Title hunt as early as next year
In The Morning To You
Family preference > little bro's fav
The fact that mom and/or dad like a team is significant and always impacts these choices. The fact that little brother likes a team is meaningless, IMO. You don’t honestly disagree do you?
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
i think with a guy like DGB he probably does care what his little brothers favorite is.
and either way parents love Texas according to reports they arent that thrilled with Petrino and Mizzou. as i said they LOVE Mack and Sally
In The Morning To You
I would disagree
Not because I don’t think you’re right, but becaues we don’t know what factors into each recruit’s decision making process. Some players commit because of a coach. Others because of playing time, family influence, facilities, academics, etc. etc.
I don’t think we can say for certainty we know what elements are most important for DGB at this point…
I strongly disagree that Arkansas is in a better place at QB
Wilson is gone after 2012, then a bunch of guys without any starting experience.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
May not be better
But certainly is not worse than Texas’ position. We are one bad Ash spring from a repeat of this year. Regardless, their next QB will have had more time in their system than Brewer will have had in ours, most likely.
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Every team has a great QB in the pipeline until they don't
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
The worst year for Petrino QB's in FBS have had was probably his first at Utah State
Patrick Mullins hit about 55% (209/383) for over 2700yds., 12TD, 16INT, and 7.20yds/att. Ash just hit 57% (99/174) for 1079, 4TD, 8INT, and 6.20yds/att.
That’s well over twice as many passing yards, a 50%-better TD:INT ratio, and a full yard more per attempt than Ash had. And that was Petrino’s worst QB performance, not a typical one, which is more like 3000+yds. and 25+TDs.
What the future holds after Tyler Wilson remains to be seen, but with even average talent, Petrino’s a pretty safe bet to trot out a very productive QB in 2013.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
you're chuggin the hell out of some koolaid here, bill
petrino is a qb maker. we’ve got an unproven guy in that dept.
assuming Ash stays and starts his whole career
DGB would only have to go through 1 year with a new QB thats assuming DGB doesnt go pro as a junior or something
In The Morning To You
I don't know that any of the current Texas QB's should be a selling point for a WR
Maybe for a QB recruit…
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
I know ONE element that is important to him
At least by his lovesick tweets
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
Then somebody needs to show the kid a map.
I understand she’s in Pine Bluff (or will be). That’s 3.5 hours from Fayetteville, but less than an hour from the Little Rock airport. LOADS of flights from LR to Austin, and they’d be arm-in-arm in less time than the drive from Hogville would take!
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
And as for the expense of a plane ticket? Love will find a way...
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Scholarship players get a stipend
For stuff like traveling home. Distance is a factor, but just because a recruit goes OOS, it doesn’t mean that he’ll never see his family again.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Right. But I was addressing the girlfriend meme that keeps popping up.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Ya know, how whenever she's discussed it's that he wants to "be close to her so he's picking Arky".
But in reality she won’t be that close at all.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
I don't like to speculate on the girlfriend stuff
That’s his business.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
Lets be real. how often will he be able to visit her or she him if they are both playing Fall Sports? and during the Spring I’m not sure what players weekend schedules are
I always like to play the devils advocate
Outside of the fact that you had to resort to theatrics like helicopters and hand out flash cards telling BB fans to chant MIZ DGB – or “bumping” into a recruit, what would you, as a Misery or Arky coach tell DGB that would sway him to your school?.
Would you lay all your cards on the “Location” table or what?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions
Where did you hear PB?
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
Where did you hear PB?
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
Arky QB
For what it’s worth, arky has their qb of the future in Brandon Allen. He redshirted this year and gets another year to develop behind Wilson. Not sure how you can simply discount it or argue that our situation at QB is any better.
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Because our future at QB has at least seen the field
You don’t know what you have until live action hits. See Garrett Gilbert
Who is our "future" qb? Ash?
Let’s see how he has progressed in the spring with the majority of the reps before we call him that.
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
well you can sell this to DGB
“with you here you can make us much better at throwing the football because we have a big need at WR for big playmakers, oh and we’ll win a NAtional Title before any of your other choices”
In The Morning To You
From talking to recruits, they really don't care about things like QB play
They go where they’re comfortable, where they like the school, the city. A place they can envision themselves living for 4 years. Other things matter sure, but those are the biggest factors in my opinion.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
Why wouldn't he be the future QB - because YOU don't like him?
Mack Brown says he is the starter – you don’t believe Mack?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Said the same thing about GG
I’m entitled to my opinion, especially since the fact set is incomplete at best. Still, debating Ash wasn’t the point of my thread, it was simply that the factors that BONers have been listing in Texas’ favor – better all around team, qb play, little brother etc – seem pretty biased. I hope he ultimately picks us, but I am just not that optimistic.
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What would you expect - on a Longhorn blog?
Which makes every one of your pessimistic comments suspect in themselves.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Suspect of what?
Go read the rest of the comments I’ve posted on this site since 2006 before you continue to insinuate that I’m a troll, Snide. Just because you don’t agree with me doesn’t mean you can simply insinuate anything about me.
This is the sort of shit I would expect to see on an aggy blog or C&C. Longhorns should tolerate differences of opinion.
by BMG on Jan 30, 2012 2:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That's cute.
Relate us to C&C and aggy because he disagreed. Because he disagreed he MUST not tolerate differences. If you read around at all you would understand Snide and how he addresses people in this forum. Get a clue, please, before you call us aggy or sooner. It makes YOU look aggy or sooner when you don’t. See what I did there?
Not buying it
OU is saying the same thing with Drew Allen. You don’t know until the bullets start flying. It’s all guesses at this point.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
The odds of productivity from a Petrino QB who has yet to play in college are better than from Ash or McCoy
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:53 AM CST up reply actions
It's assumed that Ash will have two years experience under his belt in the same time frame the new Arky QB steps in
I don’t understand your argument
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Assuming Ash is the real deal is a BIG assumption
Otherwise Brewer is going to be thrown into the fire with no experience and little development and it’s a crapshoot. Arky can negative recruit on that all day long and at least point to the fact that they have a plan…
by BMG on Jan 29, 2012 10:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
"Thread hijack, QB-argument. 15 yards from the spot of the foul. Repeat 3rd down."
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
by JoeT63 on Jan 29, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
(laughing)
See ya later, alligator and sheep-mater.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 30, 2012 8:09 AM CST up reply actions
Nicely done.
Oh. Aggies, I apologize; I forgot you were there. You may go now.
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 30, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ash's year
Very difficult to project how he will be next year.
We have to remember he was a 4th stringer this offseason and got very few reps. No time to mesh with receivers, and one of the starter WRs was injured the rest of the year (along with Shiple and the RBs). Not to mention the poor play from the starter WRs.
I think the offseason will do him wonders, especially given that he knows hes ‘the guy’ this year and will get the reps.
I don’t think you see a lot of success with true FR QBs, and especially with the lack of productivity from the players around him
Well, you are making an even larger assumption with a totally UNTESTED QB - I like my chances a helluva lot better than yours!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
I can't find it now
But one of the Oregon blogs tweeted that Cottrell has decided to stay at Oregon. Anyone have any info on this?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Give me the top 3 in state guys for me to pay attention to at OLB and RB..
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
my heart broke
When tenpenny commited to Darth Lord Saban.
by codaxx on Jan 29, 2012 6:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yeah... always forget that part
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Top 3 OLB and RB in 2013
OLB (it’s not deep)
1) Deon Hollins Jr. (and it’s not close)
2) Naashon Hughes
3) Take your pick
RB
1) Ford
2) White
3) OOS
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:05 PM CST up reply actions
Are you that sold on White?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
no love for
Dontre Wilson or Adam Taylor?
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Spring ball
What are your storylines? Any chance Bryant Jackson moves back to DB? Think he’s a good safety.
Here in TEXAS we like our HORNS LONG and our DRINKS STRONG!
by BurntOrangeVeins on Jan 29, 2012 6:15 PM CST reply actions
Onyegbule
Can you see him adding bulk and becoming a TE, just don’t know if he has the speed for wideout
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 6:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions
hey off topic
A friend of mine who is an aggie said there has been increased talk of them renovating that cesspool that is Kyle Field and increasing its capacity how can they possibly afford that?
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 6:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions
found a way to sell the excess bat shit for a huge profit?
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Well, when you package it as "Bat Shit from Kyle Field"
You can probably sell quite a few to aggie fans
by future_longhorn_dad on Jan 29, 2012 6:32 PM CST up reply actions
aw, they're just bat-shit crazy
See ya later, alligator and sheep-mater.
by Paleface Horn on Jan 30, 2012 8:10 AM CST up reply actions
Baylor is doing the same
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
McClain sold the Astros..
that is a large part of the Baylor stadium…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Urrggghh, don't like Drayton at all
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:27 PM CST up reply actions
Couldn't agree more
He destroyed the Astros!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Baylor got a huge pay increase
8 mil/yr to 20+mil/yr
Aggy didn’t
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
I'm not sure how TAMU will afford it
I hope the Higher Education Committee takes a look. I don’t want to see another inter – university loan (tax payer money)
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
I think it was a bond
Not sure on the details.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:29 PM CST up reply actions
who do you think might step up at WR next year?
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 6:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Caleb Jones - DGB if he commits
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
WRs
I think Shipley takes the next step in 2012. I think John Harris will also step up. I think Cayleb Jones, Kendall Sanders and Daje can do some nice things early.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:24 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I think DGB would likely start if he committed to Texas
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:24 PM CST up reply actions
How about TJ - would he have started if he stayed committed?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I think Harris will step up
He was already making a name for himself early then broke his foot. Great blocking WR with good hands too.
Don’t count Cayleb out…kid can ball pretty well. He has some trouble getting off jams but move him inside and he will kill with speed.
Cottrell
Autzen zoo is reporting Cottrell has decided to stick with Oregon
Ridgeway staying might have something to do with that
So it goes.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:30 PM CST up reply actions
I'd take Ridgeway over Cottrell any day
I wasn’t that excited about using a schollie on him anyway
Same
I think it’d be better saved for a 2013 player, even given the need at DE. Don’t want to reach on anyone
Cottrell isn't a reach in my opinion
His senior film is very good.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
not a reach but...
Hassan is better, and we did need more DE depth
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Cottrell could help at position
Would be a good depth / project add.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions
Hassan
His senior film is just fantastic. Knew some didn’t like the take at the time, but dude looks extremely strong and thick. I can see him contributing very soon.
Excellent senior film
GoHornsGo loved it.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
I think we will be in good shape...
when Jeffcoat and Okafor leave if we get Ridgeway to go with Reed still need more depth
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
DE
I’ll have some further thoughts at the bottom of thread, but I think Texas should look at JUCO DE. My gut tells me they will.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions
2012 or 2013?
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
2013
Should have recruited Autry harder.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:57 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of which
Bill I know I’ve seen it mentioned here before that Jeffcoat may potentially stay an extra year given his injury… what are the odds he stays for a senior season?
I'd say much better because of the injury
Jeffcoat has been banged up, I think if he’s healthy, has a good junior year and first round draft grade, he’s gone. Your body only has so much football in it.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:58 PM CST up reply actions
Not to be a debby...
but odds are he’ll be gone…the DTs are going to open up a lot of tackle for loss for the DEs this year…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
I see huge year coming for Jeffcoat
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:06 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder - he seems as injury prone as Fozzy.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Or as injury-prone as Orakpo?
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― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
D's gonna be stacked
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Yep
DTs are gonna stuff the middle very nicely, DEs are all-conference NFL picks, corners are looking like NFL-bound, LBs should be solid too… I don’t know how to attack this defense.
split the DTs down the middle
LBs will be the weakest spot, hopefully Hick & co won’t give up those big ones again this year (Okie St comes to mind)
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
best i've seen of any of our guys yet
outside of gray of course. love the sheer power. technique, etc leaves a ton of room to improve. think he should be a good one.
We'll what happens
I’m not ready to call this one done until I see direct quotes from Cottrell.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
60 Minutes has an interview with NFL Commish Goodell right now
Whoever did his makeup went overboard. He has on shiny red lipstick …LOL
We're Texas, We're not OK.
OK - realignment, ad nauseaum
Neinas said, yesterday, expansion right now is not on table. Day before yesterday, he said conferences are still unstable and Big XII is looking still – mostly at Louisville and BYU.
What is your opinon on this?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I'd like to see the conference straighten this out before it becomes an issue
Some programs want 10, others want 12. They need to settle it. I wouldn’t be a fan of adding UL.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
You don't like Louie?
You are in on the Mormons?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I think BYU brings more
I’m happy at 10 teams. Round robin scheduling will be fun.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
UL brings more than WVU
BYU is certainly a much more valid debate, but then, I don’t think the conference would just add one more team. Adding those two would round things out very, very nicely. UL is a fantastic candidate because budget, football capacity, facilities, and top-three basketball program revenues. They’re also in a much better football state than WVU.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
To follow up:
I believe a research post I did a while back indicated that UL’s basketball program makes more dough than Oregon and Auburn’s football programs…combined.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
Can I see that post?
Oh. Aggies, I apologize; I forgot you were there. You may go now.
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 30, 2012 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
that a bit of an exaggeration
but they do make tons in bball go check businessofcollegesports.com for the info
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Idk if I'd say Kentucky is in a much better football state
They’re both pretty weak but at least WVU has proven they can make it work year after year. I’d much rather have them than Louisville
You think there was anything to talk earlier this week about FSU and Clemson?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
I hope there is
Those are the two teams I want the most out of the ACC.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:39 PM CST up reply actions
I read that was a farce rumor - nothing actually to see there.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
WVU will play this year - book it!
The interesting thing about them is the might be the conference favorite, when all is said and done! They are going to be salty!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
It's sounding like WVU will play in the Big 12, courts be damned
WVU seems content to pay the financial penalty, whatever they might be. Coal money IMO.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
I think they both will be home games - OU to Morgantown this year.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I believe they will be
TCU will almost certainly be a home game on Thanksgiving. I’ve seen a very unofficial schedule with WVU on it on November 10 at home. WVU and beautiful weather, I’m so there
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:42 PM CST up reply actions
thats good we should be able to beat both of them at home
and i thought Tech was our Thanksgiving game
In The Morning To You
One could only hope that each would be a win!
Those two teams were better than Texas last year. Hopes rely on linear progression. Two steps forward, no steps back. Of course this first full off-season and such with the new assistants should indicate progression, but WVU will also have that, and TCU’s no slouch.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
That's what I keep reading.
I wonder if the Big XII is ponying up any financial help for them?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
The more I read about TCU and WVU, the more I think they are a tremendous upgrade over Misery and aggy.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I agree
I’ve long maintained it’ll be bad for business, but good for football.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions
It is hard to know if 10 or 12 is better
Until we know what the heck the BCS is going to do to have a playoff.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Everything I hear is that WVU assures Big12 they'll be here next year. Indications are....
they’ll come and just litigate damages over the issue with the Big East and deal with what comes of that.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
How did Orakpo not make it???
Injustice.
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
Those are terrible.
Let the caveman stuff go away.
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
I'm in love with the talking bably comm.'s
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
What's going to be the long term situation for a Thanksgiving Day/weekend opponent?
TCU in Austin 2012. Will we rotate back and forth with Ft.Worth and play them every year or will we play in Austin every year and rotate between 2 teams?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:42 PM CST reply actions
I've seen some encouraging talk about Notre Dame
Hey the Texas side of things is confident. I could see Texas rotating TCU and Notre Dame on Thanksgiving.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:43 PM CST up reply actions
That would be spectacular if it happens.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 6:45 PM CST up reply actions
I think we could see some exciting games with Notre Dame
I’ll leave at that.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions
also could be TCU and Tech
always at DKR
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
what about Texas vs Tennessee?
the UT Bowl. the trophy could be a statue of Davy Crockett
In The Morning To You
by horns1025 on Jan 29, 2012 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Played that on Jan. 1, 1969
Score was something like 36-13, good guys.
I love this idea.
Davy Crockett. Gold.
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
I don't see any way TCU/Tech would agree to that with a conference opponent
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
you mean they wouldn't want to play on Thankgiving...
I highly doubt it, either they agree to it or we schedule the Ags or Domers, ESPN and UT own that time slot not the Big 12, they do what we tell them to do…or they won’t get the exposure.
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
so Notre Dame on thanksgiving
as a regular nonconference opponent every year, or just 2015 and ’16?
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by 04'-05'-glorydays on Jan 29, 2012 7:04 PM CST up reply actions
Could be played at Reliant Stadium
For sure aggy and Arky have been jockying to play their game at Jerry’s world – for the recruiting exposure. UT could do the same! :-)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
More games in Houston please
Texas should recruit Houston better.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
We don't like wasting an away game...
we save those for the big OOC home and home, if we went back to 4 OOC games I’d be okay with having a game every year in Houston vs Rice or UH, hell I’d love to go to a Texas v LSU game at Reliant
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
A&M doesn't want to play Ark at a neutral site
They want the money to come into Collieville. Although they also want to upgrade their stadium. They don’t even know where they will play their home games next year. I love their planning. Join new and improved conference, and gut your stadium so you can’t have home games. Great move.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
I've always said this
I heard that is the reason that DKR promoted UH to join the SWC.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I'd be in favor of
A series with U of H. Let Bleacher Gate go. OR play Rice every year in Reliant. The former is more likely.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
again...
could happen with 4 OOC games but not with 3…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
I'd trade an annual game with Rice
for playing KU, KSU, ISU, WVU, Lville, BYU/Cinncy every year…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
The Rice game last year put over 85,000 in Reliant
and 45 Rice students
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
and they still had to...
play their fight song over the PA system so we could hear it…
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
ut games in houston=home games!
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 7:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
And always a recruiting bonanza!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Yeah I'd agree
It was all Horns at Reliant in 2010
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions
Big XII Championship against Colorado
If that doesn’t explain their move to the Pac 10, I don’t know what does.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
I was living in Houston at the time
No way do they ever play a home and home with Houston. That was so ridiculous.
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
Very unprofessional
They definitely showed their ass on that one. DeLoss probably doesn’t let it go.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:10 PM CST up reply actions
One of these days I will learn about the reply button - sigh!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Adrian Colbert
@ACtooCold1: My longhorn hat for Wednesday lookin too fresh:)
#HookEm’
by Liches on Jan 29, 2012 6:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I really like that kid
He will be a reporters’ dream at Texas. Quote machine, and one helluva football player.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
Boy is trying to get his burnt orange game on!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
haven't found one
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Bill
explain the Alexander the Great quote at the top?
"Three things can happen when you pass and two of 'em are bad."
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by 04'-05'-glorydays on Jan 29, 2012 7:07 PM CST reply actions
how huge
Was picking up daje and santos at this late stage?
by jtdoes on Jan 29, 2012 7:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think it's pretty substantial
Edmond is going to need some help at MLB, and the offense needed a big time playmaker. Texas met both needs 3 days before Signing Day. Well done staff.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions
Santos and Daje
Are both huge. Edmond will need some help at MLB, and the offense badly needed a playmaker. Both needs met.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
I've thought we desparately needed someone like Ramonce Taylor since he left.
DJ seems like he’s never been able to be that guy. Maybe Daje is the one.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:12 PM CST reply actions
I think Daje is more Ramonce than DJ
I’m very excited about him
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
I hope you're right. Would love to have that kind of weapon again.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
I hope Ramonce 2 committed to Texas on Saturday
One of my favorite players in recent memory.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
2012 Freshman of the Year?
DGB, MEjr, Gray, or who else?
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Not trying to be a homer, but Gray all the way!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I'd give to Gray
All will have nice freshman seasons
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
MB2
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
by BEW on Jan 29, 2012 7:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
JD1
Above, looks like 19 JD1 invites… Obviously numbers are tight in the 2013 class.
How many offers do you think go out, and of that number, how many will commit on the day itself?
I think 5 commitments is the magic number for JD1
I think 7 is the ceiling. Again Swoopes is my surprise commitment.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:31 PM CST up reply actions
do you think Texas has a legit chance to have 3 first rounders next year? (Vaccaro,Okafor, jeffcoat/byndom
by GooberSmoocher on Jan 29, 2012 7:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Interesting point
I think all those guys should go in the first 2 rounds.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
I think:
Vaccaro – 1st
Okafor – 3rd
Jeffcoat – 2nd
Byndom – won’t enter draft
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I think Vaccaro might get the tweener label if he doesn't run well
Regardless he cover TEs like Gronk. Huge need in the NFL right now.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know Bill - big lock down corners are rare
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
from what I've seen
Okafor is the one to look for as a 1st round pick
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 9:09 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed.
He may go unappreciated in Manny’s scheme because the LBs get more sacks. But the NFL guys should look at the film. Oak is a beast.
I think Vaccaro could go 1st round too, if he plays well, mostly because of his unusual size for the position. He may be better suited for the NFL than for college at the size he is.
God, just talking about this defense makes me want the season to start tomorrow.
Salty.
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
If Jeffcoat isn't 1st round I wonder if he'll just stay.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 7:34 PM CST reply actions
If Jeffcoat has an injury free year, he will be awesome and will move up to 1st
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Bullet dodged on Ridgeway
Cottrell seems genuinely conflicted. It’s not over until it’s over.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:40 PM CST reply actions
It's just now starting to sink in on me
We actually got Santos and Johnson. Folks, this is one HELL of a class!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Outstanding, talented, deep
I’m running out of adjectives here.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Totally Agree
I am psyched. We added depth at MLB to combat running teams and added a speedster to help replace Goodwin/Monroe. Wonderful pick-ups. Such a complete class.
by everything horns on Jan 29, 2012 7:48 PM CST up reply actions
If Texas lands Brett Wade in the 2013 class
They’re set at MLB for the next 5 years.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
2013 JUCO DE Thoughts
Ced Reed should be a fine player at Texas. Mack Brown has said as much publicly. Oak is gone after 2012. Texas could also lose Jeffcoat. If Reggie Wilson doesn’t take the next step, Texas is very, very young at the position. This is where Texas could plug in a JUCO DE to play on the opposite side of Reed.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:44 PM CST reply actions
2013 DE name to remember
Write it down. Memorize it. Brand to your skull. Lancaster DE Daeshon Hall. I really like this kid. I saw NFL frame and flashes in his junior film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/863183/daeshon-hall
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:49 PM CST reply actions
Cottrell
Could you expand on your interest in Cottrell? Doesn’t have the speed or do you see him as a Stanford type TE?
by everything horns on Jan 29, 2012 7:50 PM CST reply actions
I see a hybrid that has the frame to grow into a DE
His senior film is pretty good. Unless you a Rivals sub, you can’t watch it. Cottrell looked very disruptive trust me. Even with the Ridgeway news, Texas is still on Cottrell hard. That speaks to how much Texas likes him.
My gut tells me that Texas wants to land Cottrell because they like his talent, and character and because they MIGHT want move Bluiett to TE. Landing Cottrell would give Texas that freedom.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Was Cottrell a factor in Ridgeway's concerns about playing time? If not, what....
was he seeing in the depth chart to make him think he wouldn’t have a good chance at PT?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:22 PM CST up reply actions
He may not want to redshirt and was told he probably would by the staff
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Strange that would only concern him enough to look around during the last weekend.
Why not sooner?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
My point, exactly
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
The Ridgeway back story will be interesting
I don’t think Cottrell and Ridgeway effect each other. They play different positions.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Armstead committing to Oregon COULD effect Cottrell
Or it might not. Cottrell is being recruited at LB with Oregon.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 7:58 PM CST reply actions
Number 1 recruiting class
When was the last time Texas had a Number 1 recruiting class, and do you think the late push for Santos, Daje etc. are somewhat tied to pushing for the Number 1 spot on the recruiting lists? I remember reading that coaches bonuses are often tied to the class ranking.
Not sure on the formula for class rankings
I don’t think Texas will catch Bama. They have a great class too, and most sites seem to favor the Southeast.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:12 PM CST up reply actions
FIne with me if we are not #1
Just raises the expectations and Mr. Feb comments. I love this class regardless if 1, 2 or 3
by everything horns on Jan 29, 2012 8:16 PM CST up reply actions
I think it'll be a top 3 class with every site
Some sites prefer FSU’s class to Texas’.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Texas would close the distance if they landed DGB
But probably not pass Bama. Bama isn’t done.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
Even with DGB, would you trade our class with Bama?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
with=without
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I'd have to go back and look at their class
I personally like our class better, I’m speaking to the national perspective.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
Would not J. Gray always carry us over Bama?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I wonder if those who do the rankings take need into account, like we seem to have done this year.
I bet they just look at the shiny objects and rank according to # of stars.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
It's based on individual grades, not the stars
Additionally most sites prefer recruits from the SE. Look at the subs per capita, the SE is way out in front. They pander to their target market.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
I know Rivals is a SEC homer - who else is?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I think 247 and Scout are also guilty of it
Both good sites, but they prefer the SE.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Right...grades vis a vis a standard for the position.
Whereas we recruited very well this year according to our specific needs. In that regard, (and without knowing if Bama, etc. did similarly,) I’d call our class #1.
Not that I’m biased…
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
The best way to approach it in my opinion
Compare the commits side by side, which one would you rather have?
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Scout has it at no.1
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2012
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting
Scout.com has Texas # 1. If that holds up, you know it’s going into Mack’s NSD Presser.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Scout has us as no.1
"Most of my clichés aren't original." -Chuck Knox
by Dustin Brockelman on Jan 29, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
Funny thing about Santos
He was the example a lot of blogs/Aggies used when headed to the SEC as he originally committed to Tennessee since they were in the SEC. Now he’s going to the SEC in the Big XII…
Santos was always going to come to Texas if they offered
Burnt Orange House.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:18 PM CST up reply actions
completely agree
And I know it was originally just a numbers thing. It’s just funny to me how Aggies used him as an example of getting recruits from Texas that want to play in the SEC as a huge recruiting boom, and their example ends up flipping over to UT
The toughest lesson for Aggies to learn
Most kids that grow up playing football in Texas want to play at UT. TAMU has had some nice moments, but this fundamental truth has never changed.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Slocum had some success against UT - but aggy couldn't stand prosperity!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
they will never get another good coach to stick around.
Mark my words, they have become a place for coaches to get experience before going to the next level
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:25 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I have thought this as well
Texas A&M has become, even in the Big 12 and certainly in the SEC, a coaching graveyard
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Slocum was the best coach in their history and a good man
And they fired him. Says a lot about them. That University is basically run by TexAgs now. Sad state of affairs.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Sherman was a great guy too
And, they fire him while he is out recruiting.
They are passing OU on the stupid meter.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Sherman is unfortunately a really good guy
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm glad Sherman landed on his feet in the NFL.
He was far more classy than A&M deserved.
undefeated in Sun Belt play
A&M fired Slocum
because he wasn’t adjusting to the new paradigm established by Bob Stoops and Mack Brown.
Ty Willingham was a good man. Should Notre Dame have kept him?
ahhh yes...
Heard the same thing about:
Bama in 2007
LSU in 1999
Arkansas in 2007
Michigan State after John L Smith left
The right coach will resurrect the right program.
Similar to UCLA, Miami, etc., maybe
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
in 2007
ESPN talking heads were making fun of Bama for thier pursuit of Nick Saban.
LSU was basically A&M today in 1999
Michigan State is probably the most comprable program to A&M, but they have never had long term sustained success nor have had as much success as A&M, outside of 1966. Dantonio Changed that
Arkansas in recent years was basically given up for dead once Nutt’s success was waning and many were saying they made the wrong decision to move to the SEC. Petrino changed that.
UCLA has never been able to sustain the success because of a lack of enthusiasm around the program.
Miami caught lightning in a bottle in South Florida but once Florida and the other SEC schools became dominant, that ate into thier recruiting grounds.
A&M is one of the few schools in the United States to have the enthusiasm, resources, and location to build a quality football program. It remains to be seen if the leadership will make it work.
I disagree with your assertion about tAMU
aggy cannot get out of their own way. The school has a history of bad decisions, the move to the SEC is the mother of all of them.
A better analogy of this move would be SMU’s death penalty – tAMU has begun their inevitable slide into obscurity.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
by Snide Aside on Jan 30, 2012 12:55 PM CST up reply actions
I love it!
Bleeding burnt orange makes them love the program even more!
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Tradition, marketing certainly has something to do with it
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:25 PM CST up reply actions
success has a lot to do with it too
winning a ton of SWCs helps
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Most 2012 recruits probably don't remember that
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Which is why A&M's recruiting class is...
- in the B12 and #3 in the SEC.
Wait, #1 in the Big 12?
Do you mean that their recruiting class would be #1 in the Big 12, and if so, how do you figure?
Current Rivals team rankings:
Texas #2
Oklahoma #8
aggie #9
Current Scout team rankings:
Texas #1
aggie #10
Oklahoma #14
Current ESPNU team rankings:
Texas #3
Oklahoma #10
aggie #12
Current 247 team rankings:
Texas #2
Oklahoma #8
aggie #10
Did you mean something else?
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
you forgot to factor in the automatic star loss for every player who commits to texas
including the 1/2 star gain for every player that commits to aggie. novice mistake, i expected better of you. i mean, who do you think you are? posting accurate information from the 4 powerhouse recruiting sites that clearly depict texas as having a better class than aggie. people these days…take off your damn goggles!
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Jan 30, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
Automatic star loss?
What makes you say that? If anything, Rivals has the reputation for rating guys more highly after they’ve committed to UT.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
His logic was sound
Don’t know how you can triangulate with these sources and not see TAMU as #1 in the B12…
Lol at this
DGB
Feeling great, how bout you? Waiting to hear from the Big Cigar but with the bar incident, I feel 70%+
Are you quoting? What are you saying?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Cigar is nails on recruits
I know a lot of people besmirched the ‘Cosm guys about Malcolm Brown’s health, but almost every one got that wrong.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Which Malcolm Brown? What health issues?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
During the season
The Asset said Malcolm Brown was healthy and he would play. There’s some grey area there, but some people hold it against. I don’t think they should.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yes, I remember now
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Some people jumped on him about MEJ.
Cigar made a big deal about what a great shot we had with MEJ about the same time everything went south.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
Texas players though MEJ committed to Texas during his visit
I don’t think their info was all that inaccurate.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
Completely not fair to torch them for what they are passing along to us
They are trying to pass along info as they interpret it. So, It is not fair for us to act like they lied to us if the target changes. Lighten up and remember we are merely bystanders.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Bingo
Trust me. They have good sources. They’re not guys making stuff up. They’re passing along what they hear from connected people. Big Cigars exist. Trust me.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
The national perception is interesting
National sites have DGB going to Arkansas or Mizzou. Texas just gets mentioned in passing. Fascinating. So they believe Mizzou has a shot, but Texas doesn’t? Confusing as hell. I think some are mailing their DGB prediction in. Sick brother, wants to stay close to home, Arkansas or Mizzou. When’s lunch?
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:39 PM CST up reply actions
Would love to see the meltdown
If he picks Texas.
They wouldn't melt down. They'd claim it was some last minute development.....
rather than admit they’d been off target all along.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
posters on rivals.com would claim we paid him off
they claimed we bought Johnathan Gray and Malcom Brown this year
In The Morning To You
oh man those threads were taken a LONG time ago
but the day after Johnathan Gray committed those accusations started flying and somehow they figured that the only way Texas got Malcom Brown to commit to them and not the Aggies was by paying him
In The Morning To You
I think the problem is that people sometimes like to believe there's such a thing as an infallible source
There’s not. There are good sources, but even those shouldn’t be taken as guarantees.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
Of course there are infallible souces - how about from the mouth of the recruit himself?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Recruits themselves are fallible
As their tendency to reneg, commit, decommit, or make mistakes proves. But anyway, if DGB were to stand up and say which school he favors or has chosen, yes, I’d tend to believe it, but that’s why he has an announcement scheduled for Wednesday.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
Bill - on an off subljec - has Beergut been barred?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Ask Peter
I haven’t heard anything. He has been absent recently.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
He made a really, really nasty remark about UT - stepped over the line actually for a blog mod.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Couldn't repeat if even if I could find it
He threw the F bomb around quite often in reference to UT
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Maybe his gut was full of beer?
I’m banned on Crimson and Cream. It actually shocked me because I did not cuss or post personal attacks
Over a year ago I posted about Jenks OK HS coach getting suspended for playing Jarret Lake from VMA. Lake transferred his senior year to play at Jenks and an angry parent reported the cheating. Lake was not eligible. He was an OU commit in HS living with the parents of another OU enrolled football player (Gabe Lynn).
After the “bust” Lake had to be set free and he became a hog. Jenks HS and Stoops said they didn’t know anything about VMA, but the Jenks HS coach was suspended for a year!!
Then immediately afterTrey Metoyer didn’t squeak into OU after failing his summer school classes in Texas, Stoops sent him to VMA to get him rehabiltated and enrolled at OU. Now he is their newly signed star recruit WR. We should be all over this B.S.!!! This should be front page NCAA Football News.
OU also just got the top JUCO OL (Will Latu) enrolled although he could not pass his JUCO classes and could not qualify in the SEC to get into Auburn where he committed. (He first committed to WVu but had to go JUCO, then failed again and didn’t get into Auburn). But, low and behold, he can enroll as a Sooner. This is crazy. I need support in pointing out these crazy OU standards. We are fighting them with our hands tied and I’m tired of it. Let’s play on an even field!!
We need to challenge this stuff. Texas can’t take these players that can major in underwater basket weaving at OU. We need to balance the required academics that reflect on the field.
I personally don’t care at all what an aggie or sooner says here. I’ll shoot right back, so I don’t get the “banning” unless they were dropping curse words or personal attacks. I hate the personal attacks.
I’m still banned from C&C, and I stil believe it is simplly because I pointed out that Jenks H.S. and OU lied about VMA and the recruiting ties involving Jarret Lake. This was before Metoyer, so now I know 100% sure that I was right.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Actually being banned from C&C is sort of a badge of honor - revel in it!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Dude, lemme tell you about Oklahoma high school football.
Jenks and Union have won like the last 16 state championships between them. People say it’s because they have higher enrollment rates, and that is true, but they recruit and put ineligible players through their teams and have since the mid-to-late 1990’s. They have been caught on a couple occasions but nothing major has ever been put on their high school programs.
The high school association here in Oklahoma is a joke. They know that Jenks and Union recruit players and don’t do a thing, but they almost cost a kid playing for Guthrie a college ship because he wrote down the wrong address after his family moved to Guthrie about a year before the season.
It’s an absolute joke.
Then that school reminds me of De La Salle High School in CA
Catholic School but they have students that live over 45 minutes from the school. Most of there Football team probably couldn’t afford to go to that school. 12K a year.
It is a blessing actually
But, I did not do anything worthy of banning. If I was going to get banned I would have liked to say a whole lot more. I kind of feel ripped off.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
You probably displayed your UT avatar - that would be enough to get banned.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
i like how he says Texas plays "worse than mediocre football"
yet fails to mention that A&M not only lost to this Texas team but also finished with a worse record
In The Morning To You
Finally found it
texas can pound sand
I have no interest in playing them again. They can go to hell for all I care. If texas is afraid to play us, fine, we don’t ever need to play them again. Those cowards can go f..k themselves.
I Am The 12th Man.com
by Beergut on Dec 12, 2011 8:02 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." Darrell K. Royal
Yep
Few teams I’m more afraid of than lowly TAMU
haha that guy really is amazing
I’m new here so don’t have the experience with him y’all have but the crap he posts and seems to genuinely believe is jaw dropping. He’s got to be the ideal agroid
RE Aggies
It’s who they are, it’s what they do. You can’t cross a line, if you don’t believe the line exists. Cult Culture.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
He despises UT to the depth of his core - as does his cuz Miketag
He was also bleeding from some very particular numbers – like 27-25. :-)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Miketag is a little better
Moved on to the heralded halls of Bleacher Report.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:43 PM CST up reply actions
i would argue that puts him below Beergut
considering the drivel that bleacher report puts out.
In The Morning To You
Bleacher Report guessed that J Gray would pick Aggie
That really happened.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
Not the best development, but it might have gotten Texas Daje
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:54 PM CST up reply actions
well this one "writer" and i use that term loosely
claimed that TJ was the top WR in not only the state but the nation he of course has edited the article several times after publishing it
In The Morning To You
Given our issues at WR I don't think I would argue that losing TJ was a big blow.
But if we get DGB it will be put to rest.
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Landing DGB would cover up a lot of stuff
It might erase the Bobby Kennedy Day Care Era.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmm...I missed that. But then I'm fairly numb to BG's gar-bahge.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Who's beergut and what's the story?
by Nunna Yo Bizness on Jan 29, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions
Aggie SB Nation mod
He’s awesomely awful.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
kind of miss
Reading his outlandish claims ha
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I openly wonder
If TexAgs posters believe what they’re writing or they just trying to entertain Texas fans. It’s open to debate.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
lol
I loved reading the bowl game thread…they were so scared there was going to be another epic meltdown. Hilarious.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Aggies excel at one thing and that's comedy.
If you need a laugh, stroll over to their blog. I do it all the time!
Follow me at your own discretion: @fahimizzle
Oh when it's slow on the Texas boards, I'm at TexAgs
Funniest website on the internet.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:57 PM CST up reply actions
i was there yesterday enjoying their dillusions
and they said that Trey Williams was better than Johnathan Gray on this Luiggi (or however you spell his name) ratings.
In The Morning To You
Just went over there a second ago. The Ridgeway and Santos threads are full of aggys right out of central-casting.
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Santos is going to play NT
according to TexAgs
Haha wow
He’s the answer at ILB when they thought they led. No he’s too fat and can’t play.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:06 PM CST up reply actions
they did the same thing with Johnathan Gray
oh my God how they though he was gonna be a future Heisman Trophy winner and take A&M to the top…he commits to Texas and then he sucks and is never gonna see the field and suddenly Trey Williams is better
In The Morning To You
I like Trey Williams, I do
but he’s in for a culture shock when they play Bama and LSU.
Trey Williams better be Maurice Jones Drew solid
Made of granite, if he’s going to hold up.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
Bralon Addison is a better choice than Williams and Gray is better than either!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
haha oh my god they are hilarious
note how when he fails to commit to A&M he all of a sudden sucks
In The Morning To You
Regarding Ridgeway's flirtation then re-commit to Texas:
“I(t) sucks that these kids want to play against lesser competition.”
Classic!
We're going to play like we're in a bad mood.
Ha
The Big 12 is a good conference. That notion is nonsense. I’m sure they’ll regard the Big 12 as Big East bad in the future.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:05 PM CST up reply actions
Better yet
Hassan going to visit is the end of the world for Mack Brown, he’s quitting tomorrow
or that we have to pay recruits
lol this quote is priceless
“I posted about how your sip program puts more kids in jail than Denzel in Training Day. Book ’em hoes! Now run tell that!”
In The Morning To You
For a defensive end, playing against Big 12 offenses isn't lesser competition
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
it is better known as Job Security
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
by dukeoforange on Jan 30, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions
A few of our posters went over there to agitate
and had them so mad you could literally see slobber running down their chins.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Email me the best excerpts
I need some light reading for tomorrow.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
The posters at IT, led by the famous Fellache Me, faked themsleves as aggies
I can’t find their posts as they were eventually banned and deleted. But they were hilarious, aggies wanted to send their fake army to Austin and kill every sip they saw. :-)
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
hahahah
Blah bleh bleh agggyyyy bleh bleh yell leader
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I read the IT thread . . .
and mine is probably the minority viewpoint, but I thought what Fellache Me and the other guys did was pathetic and embarrasing to the UT fanbase. Different stokes for different folks. But I read that thread because I wanted to see what was happening in recruiting this past weekend, not to be entertained by a couple of maturity challenged college sophomores.
by Arroyo Grande on Jan 30, 2012 7:36 AM CST up reply actions
Santos
What’s the back story on Santos and why we didn’t offer him from the get go?
by jtdoes on Jan 29, 2012 8:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Wasn't it just
A miss by the staff? Diaz apologized later I think..
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 8:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Quick back story on Santos
Santos grew up a Texas fan (sounds familiar). Coach Searels went by Van High School during the spring evaluation period to look at other prospects. He liked what he saw from Santos and spoke to his coaches where it was revealed that Dalton loved Texas. Searels passed this along to Manny. Manny called Dalton to personally apologize and assure him if Texas’ had an opening he would be in play for an offer. Santos hadn’t even received a recruiting letter from Texas (they send out thousands of these) until that point.
Santos decided to commit to Tennessee over Texas in a move that surprised a lot of people. Tennessee lost most of their defensive staff in the off season, including the coaches that recruited Santos. Santos starting looking around at this point.
When the book was closed on MEJ, Texas had an opening for a defensive player and Santos was contacted. It was a foregone conclusion that Santos would commit to Texas if offered, despite the lack of contact. Thank you Edwards Family for not stringing Texas along.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:03 PM CST up reply actions
Daje
What role do you see him playing?
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I think the Ramonce role gets resurrected
Daje can play APB, feature back ( in a few years) slot. Very versatile. A lot of people think he projects better as a DB.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:08 PM CST up reply actions
But you see him staying on O
Barring any major shortage of guys in the secondary?
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah
It’s all hands on deck in the Texas for the Texas offense. Gotta get the ball in some playmakers’ hands.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
DGB
needs to realize how lethal he makes Texas upon committing, like into the MNC talk with his John Hancock on his LOI
If it's about a national championship then yes Texas is best destination
Arkansas has a good team / program but next year will be their best chance to get over the hump. That opportunity seems to come along once a decade at Arkansas.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
especially now that they have a&m
It will be an even tougher road to the top……
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think Arkansas will be a player with DFW recruits as long as the current staff is there
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
Must go OOS every single year
Pretty challenging in the SEC. They just lost their best in state recruit in maybe a decade to Alabama.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
Literally the only shot against us is
distance. His parents LOVE us, from all reports and Wyatt and Mack did a fantastic job of explaining his impact and assuring the QB issues would be gone with his help
John Beckham
has repeatedly mentioned the nonstop ATX to Branson, I love it
Direct flights from Austin to Branson
A lot of blue hair on those flights to be sure.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
this begs the question
Who is buying the airline tickets?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
$70-$80
Been living in Branson for many years now and one of the greatest things to happen here was the new airport.
so yea distance shouldnt be that much of a factor
because travel wouldnt be that hard
In The Morning To You
And, would they fly commercial or on Mack's private jet?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Maybe during recruitment - but how about after?
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Yes, even an athletic dept. employee's giving a student-athlete a ride in a car is a violation
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
haha if he wants to go home in a helicopter..h
He’ll go to misery.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Distance is obviously a big factor . . .
otherwise he would have seriously considered more of the traditional powers. From what I read Darryl Wyatt is the only reason we are in it.
by Arroyo Grande on Jan 30, 2012 7:51 AM CST up reply actions
There are other issues working against Texas in this
Some smaller than others, of course.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:38 AM CST up reply actions
Coaches
lets be honest Petrino could fly the coupe any time and new HC could have a different O and Pinkel could have another DUI or DWI and be fired or just be fired after next year after they get killed.
Pinkel basically runs that athletic department
He’s a big reason they’re in the SEC. He’ll be there for a long time.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
is it true that Mrs. Beckham is a member of MADD
and if so you’d think Pinkel’s recent criminal trouble would be a big negative to her as would taking her son to a bar
In The Morning To You
Now that would be something difficult for Mizzou to overcome
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
well i guess it only matters if she really is a member of the group
but i would think the whole taking her underage son to a bar thing would be a big deal anyways
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Rivals already has Swoopes as a 5 star
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
247 Sports has Barrett ranked higher than Swoopes
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Interesting - the UT staff obviously doesn't.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
Harsin seems to prefer Swoopes
I think they would like to take both, but it won’t happen.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
Harsin loves Swoopes
according to EN and JS at IT
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My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
I've heard similar things
He’s also confident he’ll land Swoopes.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
247 Sports has Barrett as the 36th best junior in the country
Wow. Swoopes is #74 on their list.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
Welcome Santos...
Enjoy FB DLT…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
That would like a lot of sense
I think Santos passes Chet Moss too.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Hey, those are two of our best recruiters
I can’t wait to see who they get us for 2013. Good guys and I hope they shine!
We're Texas, We're not OK.
so Big Bill
Is Daje actually the football player that a lot of people seem to think DJ is?
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
DJ is a good kid, but
There’s more to that not understanding the playbook. I won’t go into it, but he’s earned the amount of playing time he’s getting.
Daje has a better frame, a more complete skill set and by all accounts a great work ethic. Again I think he’s more Ramonce than DJ. If Daje’s hands get better, the sky is the limit.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
DJ is no Ramonce
So if Daje could reprise that role, he will be much more valuable to the team.
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
Is it possible at this point that Cole could be underrated?
Seems like a lot of places are already pegging him in as a backup. I loved what I saw from him though, and he seems like he just needs to redshirt to add mass to back up his game. Smart OLB
It's very possible
He has to get better in coverage. If he can get better there, he can be a very good player at Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:31 PM CST up reply actions
Perception of Cole
It seems like much of the Texas blogosphere is of the mind that Cole would be a wasted scholarship if he doesn’t become a starter at OLB and only plays on special teams.
I think what a lot of fans are forgetting, though, is that Cole was reportedly instrumental in bringing Malcolm Brown (the DT) to the 40. The two were a package deal, and from what I remember, Brown was willing to go wherever Cole went. Brown was reportedly the TAMU lean, while Cole was the Longhorn. And, because of Cole’s leadership, the Horns ended up with both him and Brown.
That doesn’t sound like a wasted scholarship to me.
by TheWineWorker on Jan 31, 2012 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
in Pro Bowl news
Derrick Johnson just got on the board.
Also, ET earlier “gave up” one of the most ridiculous touchdowns I can recall seeing.
Official Member of the Joe Bergeron Fan Club
DL Play
The DL play in this game is one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen…. I get it’s an AS game, but they literally just stand there
Just started going through 247's 2013 list
How did A&M already pick up 2 Top 60 guys. Derrick Griffin look like a beast – is he coming to JD1 or JD2?
He might not be invited to either
There’s a lot of smoke around transcript concerns on Derrick Griffin. After learning about his background, I could care less where he plays as long as he gets a chance somewhere.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:35 PM CST up reply actions
well... if he can't get into UT or A&M...
please send him to UNT… we will take him
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
speaking of UNT
anyone seen their new stadium? its actually pretty nice considering their program hasnt had success in forever
In The Morning To You
place is awesome
I love new stadiums..
built to be able to go from 32 to 42 in an offseason and then 42 to 57 in an offseason…
will never happen, but it is designed with growth in mind…
Wait till they build the pedestrian bridge across 35 and the convention center on the hill…
Now just hoping they get baseball before I finish my PhD
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Surprised they didn't a WAC offer
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
they did...
and said no thanks
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
been offered by the WAC 3 or 4 times the last 2 years...
the SB is better than the WAC longterm and unless they go to the pie in the sky merger of the MWC and CUSA rejects, they are better off staying put…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
UNT...
will be in CUSA if they go back to 12, they (along with LA Tech) barely missed the cut last time when they took UTEP, just curious to see how this pans out. Rumors that UTEP may go West and join the MWC could open doors for Sunbelt teams like UNT, Middle Tenn, Troy and WAC schools like LA Tech TX St and UTSA, it all revovles around whether they try to get back into Florida with FAU/FIU since they lost UCF.
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
waiting to see what happens with the merger tv deal..
if it goes how it sounds, then big markets are going to trump all and LT may get left out in the cold…
could get real weird in low level realignment for a while…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
With the talent coming in...
what is scarier…
Gray, MB and Bergeron in a Diamond set or Gray in the wildcat with Daje on the jet sweep and MB in the backfeild…
sick sick options to mix and match with,,,
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Harsin is going to have fun this coming season
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
would love to see a Diamond Wildcat look
with Gray Bergeron MB and Monroe… then put Daje and Goodwin on the outside….
Would scare the shit out of teams…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Add Overstreet in some packages
And DGB to stretch the field if he comes… yikes. Who do you cover
I want to see them throw in a winged T look at some point...
and throw out of it…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
I think you just exploded Mike Stoops' brain
If Ray Lewis gives the pre game speech, I think Texas has a shot in 2012.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
I'm even more convinced that the OU game is all about emotion and being ready to play
Stoops had that team better prepared and excited to play and they kicked Texas’ butts.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
its like a tool box..
you just reach in a throw some tools on the table and randomize locations and you got an offensive play set…
do that 5 or 6 times and you got a play book…
See… I got Harisin all figured out.. he is just playing athlete bingo..
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
look into your crystal ball big Bill
do we keep Bergeron, Brown, and Gray for all four years or is there an early NFL exit for one of them?
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
I think Gray would be the most likely to leave
Brown could have a tough decision in 2 years.
I think Bergeron stays all 4 years.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:44 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of which
MB – 4.3 YPC
JB – 6.4 YPC
Bergeron with 72 carries to MB’s 172 carries… If Joe keeps up that clip, how do you see the breakdown in carries going next year (including Gray)? Hard to argue with that productivity from Joe…
I think the most effective back will the most carries
The coaches really like Brown’s vision. I think he sees things better than Bergeron. Bergeron is better physically and hits the hole faster. Gray is probably better in every facet. I think Gray starts taking carries away from both starting in 2012. There’s enough footballs to go around fellas.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
Good stuff
Ash is going to need to show he can connect and I think this offense is gonna take off. Of course, this is all predicated on the OL development
You think Gray has better power and blocking skills?
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 11:44 AM CST up reply actions
I think, injury free, Gray sets the UT record for most TD's scored in a career!
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I know you have said he's the best ever
But if that were true, I don’t think there’d be any question about whether he’s the best recruit in the nation or not. I don’t think any evaluator has said that he is for this year, let alone for the past generation.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions
But you have to remember
A lot of those carries for joe were against a less than steller tech defense.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'd like to Brown hit the hole as hard as Bergeron
We knew the break away speed wasn’t there when we got him.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Good point
And Kansas too. MB had a lot vs them as well.
True.
And especially against tech I was so pumped about jb and was just thinking “not too many carries..” and then he got hurt ha.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 10:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yep
He was in that game way too late… I think they wanted him to eclipse 200 and it may have potentially cost us a game
Actually
Take that back. They aren’t looking at stats during games, that’s a stupid thing to say. Still, I think he ended with 29 carries and there was just no need for that in that game…
exactly
He was so close to 200 in his first game, but you could tell he was tiring.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 10:19 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Quick recruiting thoughts
I’d monitor 3 schools offer activity in Texas : Stanford, Baylor and TCU. If Stanford offers a TE in Texas, UT should also be recruiting that player. No program evaluates TEs better than Stanford right now.
Additionally, Baylor and TCU have outstanding evaluators. Baylor was the first to find Colbert , and TCU has been quite successful with under the radar prospect for quite awhile. Patterson has made a living doing it.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:44 PM CST reply actions
With that in mind....
Christian Morgan spent the weekend at Baylor and came away impressed according to his tweets. Why do you think our coaches haven’t invited him to a JD yet? I feel like the kid is a gamer and would be a great complimentary TE to RSJ. I know there’s other options but what’s the harm in bringing him in for an evaluation?
question
Who is peter jenkins? I haven’t really heard anything about him, but just saw that the houston chronicle rated him as the #1 LB in texas and is commited to ut?
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:44 PM CST via mobile reply actions
LB
extremely gifted athlete, needs to add some mass though. Should be a special teams star right away
yeah it also said 208 lbs so i was wondering if that was legit
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Probably around 200
I think he was right at 200 at the UA All American Game.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Dang
So a speedy lightweight lb.. definitely destined for special teams!
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 9:52 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Jinkens
I think he can maintain his athleticism, but not sure how much additional weight he’s going to need to gain. Maybe 25-30 lbs or so, just my guess.
If he can carry 235, watch out
I think nutrition has a lot of do with Jenkins being light. Once they figure out how to put weight on him, I think he’ll get heavier. He’s a fast metabolism kid.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
Demarco Cobbs
was 6’1" and 198 lbs coming out of school. At this pt in recruiting process people are finding reasons not to like kids. 20 Lbs over 4 yrs is not a lot of weight. Remember this kid ran the 40 faster than Gray. Cole is too slow (though reportedly ran a 4.68 since the open) and Jinkens too light. Just what it is after a kid has been commited for 6 months
Jinkens
I usually think too much is made about weight for certain positions (such as MEJ or ASJ)… it has some merit but not all of the time. I’d still love to see Jinkens put on some pounds which he will easily do at UT.
We need a guy like Jinkens who can fly around since we have Santos and Edmond now, a couple of bona fide run stuffers. Makes us more complete.
santos
ran a 4.7, some 4.65 reports. Guy is not slow. Could cut that down to 4.6 range with proper training. people get too caught up in labels. 250 and 4.7 is what we want. Big, fast and a bad disposition.
Folks have been saying Santos has the build for DT for a while now. When guys watched him at 7o7 a number of folks said he will not be LB long.
Get him in a collegiate weight program and all of a sudden he’s 275…That’s not a LB.
that is even better
if he can be 275 and run a 4.75. I am all in. Just depends on how he grows. Love big kids that can run. RB to DT is a Texas tradition now. People forget lot of these kids will be playing somewhere else when they get their first start at DKR.
uhh.
wont happen.
The kid has DT/DE written all over him.
Exhibit 1: Chris Whaley
???
isnt that what I said? If he grows into a 275 kid and maintains his speed that is even better. DL trades at a premium to MLB
Meant to say that maintaining speed at 275 wont happen.
Javorskie Lane was very athletic for his size at 250 and even 275. At 300…he was way to fat. Could have been a great one had he had the proper motivation.
Who cares about straight line speed in a LB?
It’s not needed. He could keep his lateral quickness and short burst and lose his straight line speed for all I care.
Lane was just a fat boy trying to find a position to play - highly overrated.
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
weight gain
pretty much is a lock. Baby fat gets converted into muscle. Teh question is how much weight and if it effects hi smovement.
See,
but that’s not necessarily true. You can cut weight and build muscle while still staying below your current weight. It’s all about the weight program.
Now some player are just going to gain weight, but that’s not always true, with the correct nutrition.
If you are cutting fat
and gaining muscle, and gain weight, who cares? I don’t.
It makes a big difference for speed
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 30, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Not really.
Using basic logic (not trying to be a jerk here), if you trim off the baby fat you can become faster.
There are ways to cut weight, gain muscle, and keep speed. Parachutes, tire pulls, etc come to mind.
Either way, who cares about straightline speed? It’s not needed at MLB. Give me lateral quickness over that any day.
Lateral quickness suffers even more
Inertia is harder to reverse when there’s more of it. It’s why a running back who weighs 250lbs. with the same approximate body composition as a RB who weighs 190lbs. is almost never going to have the same lateral quickness…or speed…or a lot of other things.
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by burntorangehorn on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
i was at the U of Arizona white out basketball game against washington this past saturday
(we got absolutely shafted by the refs at the end in my opinion) and you have no idea how surprised, hurt, and impressed i was watching ASJ play basketball. dude looks fantastic at his weight. THAT is one player that i wish we had gotten.
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Jan 30, 2012 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
OLB from Dallas Skyline
Long time Texas commit. Needs to get bigger but he runs like a corner. In fact, he ran a better 40 at The Opening than Johnathan Gray. He will be a player at Texas. Look for him on coverage teams in 2012. He will destroy special teams as a freshman.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
+/- on DJ Monroe's touches per game
5? I think if he would have had 7-10 decent touches game this season, he would have taken at least one of those to the house.
How do you see Monroe’s role next season?
I honestly think Daje passes him eventually
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Daje has elite speed as well, while I think Monroe just has straight-line speed… just from what I’ve seen.
Daje is a better football player
DJ is probably faster, but it’s closer than some think.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
Monroe
Sucks that he hasn’t been utilized the past few years. Hopefully he’ll some touches and return kickoffs and make it to the league.
List the top 5 guys in the UT class in terms of true football speed...
and how would they line up to the top 5 that are currently enrolled?
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Interesting question
Football IQ and football speed go hand in hand. If you know where to go, you’re going to be faster on the field.
1) Sheriod Evans
2) Daje Johnson (nobody has walked him down, and he might not get walked down in college)
3) DJ Monroe
4) Goodwin
5) Diggs
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions
If you are talking FOOTBALL speed - as oppposed to sprinters speed
1. J. Gray
2. Daje Johnson
3. DJ Monroe
4. Diggs
5. Goodwin
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by Snide Aside on Jan 29, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
Sheriod turned some heads this past season. I thought he was a track guy playing football, but he has some real skill and an excellent feel for the game.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 30, 2012 8:06 AM CST up reply actions
Vincent Hobbs
Has committed to Colorado, per Scout. Nothing unexpected here
Good for him
I’m happy to see him get a shot at a big school.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks for all the freat info tonite, Bill.
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Great...sorry
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by MeatchickenHorn on Jan 29, 2012 10:01 PM CST reply actions
Kendall Sanders
Now that we picked up Daje, do you think Kendall Sanders will start off at CB? Many were speculating that he would have a “Goodwin” role (sweeps, screens, etc) early, but Daje can take that role.
Also, although Daje will make a bigger impact on offense intially, do you think he’ll get a look at CB/S at one point?
I think Sanders is on offense until the DB depth chart clears
A lot of people forget that Byndom is a junior after 2012.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
NFL Potential
I think Sanders best NFL upside is at CB. 6"1 CBs don’t grow on trees and they are needed against taller WR’s. We’ve always had a taller CB in our lineup (C. Griffin, A. Ross, Chykie Brown, Aaron Williams, now Bynum). Could redshirt while we figure the best position for him.
Daje’s full potential might be at DB as well (he has the NFL DB genes!), but he is so explosive on offense. Could begin on O, we might get Dontre Wilson, then he can make the switch to DB, if necessary.
according to JS at IT
the Nike boys have been to Austin with some mock ups of combinations for uniforms for next year. apparently the colors are black, white and burnt orange. wondering what people think.
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
I think we could see them in a game a year
Might have to for recruiting. I hate it, but you gotta do what you gotta do to win.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
of course as you would guess
the kids all loved it supposedly
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 29, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions
Recruiting usually wins out
How important is recruiting? Bobby Bowden had cancer and didn’t tell any one because he thought it could hurt FSU in recruit. Mack just signed an extension for recruiting purposes only. It matters and it effects decisions.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Dangit
I like how our uniforms never really change. The traditional uniforms like ours, stanfords and hate to say it but bamas all seem to remind people of our tradition.
by HookemHouston on Jan 29, 2012 10:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
one thing for everybody
I bought the subscription for IT and it is totally worth it. A lot of good reading and highly recommend it.
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
hey Bill WHEN DGB chooses Texas
what would be an appropriate celebration drink? whiskey or tequila?
In The Morning To You
TAMU landed Edward Pope this evening
He’s being recruited at WR. Yeah we’ll see how long that lasts.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:41 PM CST reply actions
kids going to be a DB...
he just don’t know it yet…
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Makes a lot of sense, Pope played Texas High School Football so he's clearly better
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions
Patterson - Sumlin recruiting battles are going to be entertaining as hell
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions
while they fight Mack shall make his move and get all their recruits
cause he’s the recruiting ninja
In The Morning To You
Pope is undersized...
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Jameis Winston
Did anyone read that article where Winston said he was a Texas fan and Texas was one of the first schools he wanted to send film to. I guess the only reason we did not recruit him, for the fear he might commit/sign and we loose Brewer to another school and Winston ends up getting drafter 1st Rd MLB Draft and decides to play baseball instead
I was about to make a comment about Winston
wanting to come to Texas. Here is the link:
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/football_recruiting_not_so_cut.html
Saw that
I’m fine with Brewer. He has all the tools to be a good QB, and there would be a definite risk with Winston. Hard to turn down the kind of money he’s going to be shown and Brewer could potentially be a 4-year guy
fairly sure he is going ot be baseball bound...
hard to turn down 1st round $$
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Clowney said something similar
Not recruiting Clowney, idiotic. Not recruiting Winston, upsetting but forgivable with Brewer in the fold.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions
jameis winston!
has anybody read that article where he says that he loved the longhorns, texas was the first school he sent film too, he tried talking to the coaches. but they never really got back.
Funny
Didn’t Clowney say something similar about Texas too last year? Crazy
yeah.
thats crazy stuff man if he would of came to our school we would have alot more skill at the qb position. would of made our class almost perfect if we had him huh?
Eh
No telling how Brewer vs. Winston ends up, especially if Winston flips to baseball. Won’t have to worry about that issue with Brewer, so I feel a lot more secure.
We need stability at this position and Winston can’t offer that unfortunately.
Euless Trinity DE Polo Manukainiu also committed to TAMU
Much needed at at critical position. I think he’s a 3-4 end, but his final 2 were Baylor and TAMU. Interesting. TAMU is going back to the 4-3, switching just in time to miss out on Malcom Brown. Well done sirs.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:52 PM CST reply actions
Meh
Guess 11 warm bodies count as a defense
Polo Manukainiu to TAMU
Along with Pope.
Had a pretty good offer list… OU, Arky, UCLA, Miz, Miami, Oregon, etc….
I like Polo quite a bit, could have been a fit at Texas, but the coaches didn't pursue
14 years and counting without a Pacific Islander playing for Mack Brown.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds like Cottrell is seriously conflicted
Orangebloods is probably the most optimistic right now. This could go to NSD. Quite possible that Texas will have 2 Signing Day ceremonies to watch on Wednesday.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:11 PM CST reply actions
Exciting
That January has been such an interesting recruiting month for us
Gut feeling
Cottrell flips. The Jeffcoats and Cottrells are friendly. I’d say the Jeffcoats’ are pretty happy with Jackson’s development.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
hope he does...
but starting to worry about next year’s ship numbers…boats filling up quick
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Ships will be there.
Texas could have 2 DEs on the roster with more a year experience after 2012. There’s a need. Coaches seem to like Cottrell in a program for a year than some of the 2013 options.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
how do you feel about Reggie Wilson?
I think we move a few DTs to DE since we are so stacked there (Whaley in particular)
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
The light needs to come on for Reggie Wilson
Will it come in 2012. It will be his third year in the program it’s now or never. Texas really needs Wilson to be good.
Greg Daniels is an interesting player. I don’t know if he’ll ever push 290 pounds, not good for a DT. I wonder if he’s a guy that might get a look at DE. I think Daniels is buried on the depth chart at DT.
I feel pretty good about Ridgeway playing early. I think Bluiett should shirt while the coaches figure out his position.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
Boyette gonna shirt too?
DT will be 6 deep before we get to the freshman Dorsey Howell Whaley Jackson Moore and Daniels, and even then Brown is first off the bench…so even if Daniels and Whaley move to DE, Boyette would still have a hard time getting quality PT in year one, shirt seems like a no-brainer.
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Whaley will stay at DT
Will he play some DE. Sure. I could see NASCAR kind of package at Texas with 4 DEs playing on passing downs.
I Norman and Boyette should shirt. Brown is ready to go.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
Biggest miss (non-offer)
Coleman, Fields, Addison, Wheeler, or others?
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Wheeler
probably isn’t so much of a miss as the staff not wanting all of the issues that came with him…
I’d say Addison, just so much potential and playmaking ability there, but good question
Addison and it's not close
Addison could be a Longhorn right now if the coaches offered him on offense. Groan.
Coleman has a lot of potential, but Sanders is better and Daje is pretty darn close.
Fields wasn’t interested in Texas. I actually like Marcus Johnson better than Wheeler.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
You like Coleman over Daje?
I think Daje is more versatile (APB, Slot, DB) while Coleman is probably just a slot. The non-offer of Coleman could be an indication that the coaches liking 2013 Ra’Shad Samples better than Coleman.
You could be on to something there
Landing Daje could be hedging their bets on Dontre Wilson.
I do like Coleman better than Daje in a vacuum. Daje is probably a better fit and LOVES Texas.
I think Texas will get Samples. It’ll be interesting though. I think every offensive skill position at Skyline is going to get pulled in different directions.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
I actually want addison...
We need playmaking wideouts and he just seems to fit the mold.
"Slammed that hoe on the counter like I just got 35 on the domino table!!"
Sherrod Harris
I don't know how you see a defensive player when you watch Addison
Maybe had the best run of any player in the Texas HS playoffs.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 29, 2012 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
I agree - Addison is electric
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
I lean towards Fields
primarily because we have a huge need at DE but I heard he wasn’t interested in UT, and if that’s the case then I lean towards Coleman if he’d play DB
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Night Bill...
good talk
"We are who we are. People say what they say. The outcome is the outcome. We are proud of ourselves." -DeLoss Dodds 9/21/2011
Good stuff this week
Nice to see 700+ comments. Just keeps growing and growing
It's really taken off
I’m happy to see it grow. Just a few months ago, I was hoping for 200 comments.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 30, 2012 12:09 AM CST up reply actions
Ack
Spoke too soon. Meant to say 800+ comments. Haha
I'd second that.
Reading these threads is generally a great way to start the week.
Oh. Aggies, I apologize; I forgot you were there. You may go now.
by pleaseplaykindle on Jan 30, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm out guys
I’ll be back in the morning to moderate a little bit. Y’all have a good work / school week.
Again DGB will announce at 9 am CST on ESPNU. If you’re pinched for time, I’ve seen the announcement will come at 9:15 am CST.
No announcement time has been set for Cottrell. I’m sure he’ll get lost in the DGB hoopla, but he’s a an important recruit in my opinion.
by billfromlaketravis on Jan 30, 2012 12:11 AM CST reply actions
Thanks Bill
This has become a weekly staple along with IT’s Scoop and Humidor posts.
by hh500 on Jan 30, 2012 6:38 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Tulsa World Writer
@Johnehoover reporting that his inside source says that DGB is picking Mizzou. This is a guy with Sooner connections, so take it as you will.
not surprised to see the rumor mill getting cranked up today...
what’s more concerning is that there is ZERO buzz for Texas
don't think that makes any diff...
at all. all these dudes are hedging and trying to look like insiders. they don’t know any more about dgb than you or me
GOBR is buying it, but I think it's good old rumor mongering, Arky players still say he's a silent commit
There’s a rumor he texted some of our guys that he was coming to Austin, when JS has a write up, I’ll believe one way or another, but right now this is total BS as far as I’m concerned.
players are no different
that all of us. MEJ was a longhorn after his visit. They all want to believe it
HELL FREAKING YES
FATHER DENIES REPORT
HOOK EM BABY!!!
http://eye-on-recruiting.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26895818/34626598
Chill, folks and rejoice!
Once again, even without DGB, this class is….OFF….THE….CHARTS!
"The good news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football. The bad news is there's 17 million people who care about Texas football." DKR
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