Texas Junior Day Open Thread
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 10:09 AM CST
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PrintThis is your open thread for the first Texas Junior Day today. Updates as they become available.
Some resources: Offensive needs and numbers, defensive needs and numbers, offensive predictions/percentages, defensive predictions/percentages.
Here's the list of attendees:
- Tyrone Swoopes, Whitewright QB (offered)
- Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin RB (offered)
- James White, Pearland Dawson RB (not attending)
- Dontre Wilson, DeSoto RB (offered)
- Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit WR (offered)
- Ra'Shaad Samples, Dallas Skyline WR (offered)
- Ricky Seals-Jones, Sealy WR/TE (offered)
- Durham Smythe, Belton TE (offered)
- Darius James, Harker Heights OL (offered)
- Kent Perkins, Lake Highlands OL (unable to attend)
- Ishmael Wilson, Dallas Bishop Dunne OT (re-scheduled to JD2)
- A'Shawn Robinson, Fort Worth Arlington Heights OT
- Jake Raulerson, Celina OL/DL (committed)
- Justin Manning, Dallas Kimball DT (offered)
- Vincent Taylor, SA Madison DL (will not attend, car trouble)
- Naashon Hughes, Harker Heights OLB/DE (not offered)
Random note -- PCA TE Christian Morgan was in Fayetteville this weekend at an Arkansas Junior Day and told Scout that he nearly committed ($). Window of opportunity for Texas there could be closing quickly.
Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions here.
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Thank you for posting a thread Wes
James, Oliver and Manning have all received their official offers.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 10:15 AM CST reply actions
What's the deal with Morgan?
If he commits to Arky, we really need to land RSJ and Smythe.
C’MON JAMES! Pull the trigger.
Certainly a fan favorite, the coaches don't feel the same
Texas has some TEs ranked in front of him.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions
Think the coaches made a mistake w/ Morgan
He should have had a JD invite just based on his rankings alone…and it’s not like there are a ton of quality TEs just lying around that we can ignore kids like him. Slow play doesn’t mean to completely ignore…
"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 wondering whether the interest is there on Morgan's side
I’m not accusing you of this, but there’s been a lot of criticism of the staff at times for supposedly recruiting by the rankings instead of doing in-depth evaluations. I’m not convinced the staff ever did that. But would you really want the staff to make recruiting decisions based on recruiting rankings? I wouldn’t, although the prevailing opinion on Morgan is that he’s a quality guy who should be in the crosshairs, and I’m in no position to disagree.
GOBR and BFLT, do you guys know whether he received an invitation to either JD and just declined, or simply hasn’t been courted in the JD phase?
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
Have u seen his JD schedule?
If going to UNT’s, I’m pretty sure he’d go to Austin if invited, and with the most in depth recruiting sites out of all FBS programs I think we would have found out if he was offered. And what I put up there wasn’t necessarily a critisicism of the staff, it was just an opinion.
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by TowerPower on Feb 12, 2012 11:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Good blocking TE in Morgan
But I’m wondering who else is in the mix.
What about DeSean Smith? Or get in the mix for Breneman?
How about Dylan Chmura?
If nothing else, he has the bloodlines to play football and throw wicked hot tub parties.
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions
2 More on JD2
2 are coming in on 25th, J. Gaines (Red Oak) and Trent Gow (Mansfield). Heard Gaines is possibly WR option. Gow on the other hand is end of line TE who catches well but is a freaking monster on the edge, from what I saw on YouTube. Maybe there looking for and end of LOS type guy to go along with Smythe.
by jockitch on Feb 13, 2012 5:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Nothing to do with nothing
but this song is killing it for me today. cannot stop listening to it so I thought I would share it with fellow Longhorns:
think of it as my birthday gift to you BFLT.
Oh, my bad.
My bad?!
Your bad don't work in my world! -Ray Lewis
No Kent Perkins today.
Not sure of the reason, but it’s certainly disappointing and he was one of the more likely kids to pull the trigger early. Right now, I wouldn’t be shocked if there aren’t any commitments today.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 10:45 AM CST reply actions
Used car salesman time:
Sure he left the office without buying, but you can still catch up with him by the courtesy donuts before he leaves the building.
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
That Would Be Disappointing
Maybe all the Aggie crowing on Perkins was not delusional. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn now an then.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Tough to say.
No word yet on why Perkins didn’t make it.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
Not Good News At All
You have an opportunity to play with Texas, the culmination of your hard work and dreams, and you don’t show? Unless we are talking death in the family type of stuff – this is a bad omen.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
I say we wait to hear more before assuming anything.....
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by junglerules on Feb 12, 2012 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
Guess I am Longing for the Good Ole Days
Where we get 10 commitments and a chubby on JD1
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
OB reporting
that James White isn’t coming in today and may not make the second Junior Day either. Starting to become more convinced that Kyle Hicks is the guy at running back for Texas in this class.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 10:59 AM CST reply actions
Don't mind going with Hicks
We have the RB depth to wait for 2014 and see if we can land another stud.
Should the staff really be set on who they take at RB
Just based on who does and who doesn’t attend an event 12’months before signing day?
by Horncasting on Feb 12, 2012 1:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Also,
Tyrone Swoopes apparently hasn’t made it in yet, but is still expected.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 11:00 AM CST reply actions
Jeff Howe
now reporting over at Hookem.com that Swoopes is in town. That’s a relief.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Naturally
One of the first posts after that is some guy upset that Swoopes made it in.
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by GoHornsGo90 on Feb 12, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
On the grounds that he/she prefers Barrett to Swoopes?
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
Only 11 guys… Is Raulerson going to JD2 or is he not going at all or what? I would think it’d be nice to have him there recruiting guys along with the coaches.
Sorry
meant to include Raulerson on this list, as he is in town today and will be in attendance for JD2 as well.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
Sounds like it was a family emergency for Kent Perkins
that kept him from being able to attend the Junior Day today.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 11:49 AM CST reply actions
That sucks- hope all is well for him and his family. Certainly more important than coming to JR day. If he is all he's cracked up to be, he'll get another shot to meet with the staff and see the school. Hook 'em
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by junglerules on Feb 12, 2012 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah but realmccoy says this is a bad omen.
because if you don’t commit to Texas on February 12, 2012…then the chances of us signing him must drop drastically. Sheesh. Talk about a knee jerk reaction.
For the record…I still think we land him.
by Hippie Killer on Feb 12, 2012 12:28 PM CST up reply actions
I think he was saying
That it would be a bad omen that Perkins didn’t go unless there was a family situation, which would make it bad news for Perkins but would not necessarily hurt our chances of landing him.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 12:31 PM CST up reply actions
Apologies - Pessimist - "I worry therefore I am"
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Kent Perkins
can have his own Junior Day whenever he wants, I’m sure. No worries for us. I just hope everything’s OK with the kid’s family.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
This could be working in our favor guys.
It’s not as exciting as Junior days in the past, but having so few commitments this early, leaves room for re-evaluation and gives us a chance to hold onto those extra scholarships for quality players.
True
But I also kind of like having at least a solid core class so we do not have to scramble for guys at the last minute if we lose some key recruits (like we had a good class this year so DGB was not as crucial).
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely
It’s a different vibe, but it’s for the best since as of right now, it’ll have to be a smaller class. Want to emphasize quality over quantity when numbers are smaller. With that said, any attrition this offseason will help us increase the class size. So, it’ll be something to watch
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by junglerules on Feb 12, 2012 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
Aggies off to fast start
Whats up with Aggies starting so fast? Are we after any of their early commits?
We're Texas, We're not OK.
by Wrangler86 on Feb 12, 2012 12:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
But it's not how you start, it's how you finish! They had a rash of decommits toward the end of the recruiting season.
If they struggle big time this season (as many of us foresee,) it’ll be interesting to see how that affects them.
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by junglerules on Feb 12, 2012 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
They open the season at Shrevesport against La. Tech
I’m not even conceding that as a win. If they lose that and the next game against Fla., the meltdown will start
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
But they are playing at Kyle Field
so scary for Florida. They’ve never seen anything like that. It is the most inimidating/tradition rich stadium in the world. yawn.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
And A&M's lack of quality quarterbacks and defensive backs
will play no role in the outcome, I’m sure.
Florida folks aren’t sold on Muschamp yet but I don’t think they understand how Meyer’s crappy/unfortunate recruiting in the late Tebow years was bound to leave his successor in a hole. Personnel-wise, Florida’s in the same spot that we’ve been in, and without the benefit of Duane Akina. You just don’t fix that overnight.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, I would definitely put money on that
Florida was atrocious last year. Unless getting rid of Weis massively upgrades their offense, it wouldn’t surprise me if they barely make a bowl game or even have a losing season.
TEXAS FIGHT
Getting rid of Brantley
will help. He was Florida’s Gilbert. With an offseason of work Jacoby Brissett should be an upgrade.
And I think you underestimate how much bringing in a new QB and a new offense will hurt A&M’s chances in the second game of the season. Florida will be in the same boat but at least they’ve got some real NFL-caliber talent in the defensive front seven. From a betting standpoint I wouldn’t touch that game with a ten-foot pole. Unless it was a cattle prod.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:11 PM CST up reply actions
I really think it takes time sometimes, especially with a real system turnover
Meyer left an undisciplined mess with some great talent, but mostly stacked at a select few positions, and not very good translatability to a conventional offense. It’s a tough job undoing all that in one shortened off-season.
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
Expected
With the coaching change. But once they are seen struggling in the SEC, the momentum will die down.
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Offers out for Kyle Hick and Ra'Shaad Samples.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 1:01 PM CST reply actions
And Dontre Wilson
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently Kerrick Huggins
the Skyline DT who was expected to attend JD2, committed to Texas A&M yesterday.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 1:05 PM CST reply actions
Just made an account on this blog
but ive been reading it like every day for the passed couple months.. haha, thanks for all the great information and insight
Welcome, and good choice! Wes and Bill from LT (amongst others) will make it worth your time!
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No doubt.
Great source of info. Well written. Knowledgeable posters. Great place to be.
by Hippie Killer on Feb 12, 2012 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
Glad to have you here
Enjoy your citizenship.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 9:13 PM CST up reply actions
Seconded.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
I think this year will be very diffrent
We rocked it in 2012 and so we are going to be very picky in 2013, and the kids in 2013 are going to be concerned about the depth chart at Texas now.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
Eh, I meant more so about people missing rather than a lack of commitments
I understand why certain positions would be hesitant about coming
Offer for Ricky Seals-Jones.
Also. Hookem.com is reporting that a commitment may be in, but isn’t releasing the name. Guessing Kyle Hicks.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 1:49 PM CST reply actions
Hope they end up playing together in college.
Odds are that if they do, it will be at Texas.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions
I don't realy have a preference.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions
Westcott is the name of my street
So I’m going with Wes if you don’t mind.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
RSJ
Does he intend to play basketball in college? Could that be there reason he’d like to be a WR instead of TE? Wouldn’t have to gain as much weight….
1 commitment could start a chain though
puts the idea in the players’ heads that "hey, this is why I am here?
so much for supplementing writing my paper with reading about the newest UT commits
this is more painful than last year.
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 1:53 PM CST reply actions
247 has a thread that says commitment #2 is in
i should complain more, raulerson committed immediately after i said something like this…
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
anyone have a sub? this is bugging me lol
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
My guess is...
Hughes and Smythe, possibly Hicks
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Horns Nation
is saying that Hughes wasn’t offered, as Texas will apparently continue to evaluate the linebacker position, as the coaches only plan on taking one player there. Wonder if the coaches kind of let him know about that and it was part of the reason that Hughes was saying that he wouldn’t necessarily commit on the spot.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
Not trying to be critical, guys
But there’s a lot of Nervous Nellies out there.
There’s, like, 11 1/2 months until signing day. Today’s commitment to Arkansas or A&M is tomorrow’s target for our assistant coaches. If it’s somebody we want, we still have as much to offer as anybody, more than most, and we learned over the last six months that the staff doesn’t hang the hammock after April 15.
These guys keep recuiting. They keep talking, keep working, keep contacting — and we get what we got from November through Feb. 1 — a pile of late commitments. Those count the same as commitments made last week.
by edsp on Feb 12, 2012 2:11 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I agree this is just a starting point...
No worries
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LOL
Who knew that we’d be recruiting players to be recruiters. But, in Jake I trust.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
From what it seems like
No better way to ensure that a player does not make it onto to A&M’s roster is to have him commit early to A&M.
Oh. Aggies, I apologize; I forgot you were there. You may go now.
by pleaseplaykindle on Feb 12, 2012 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
Those Aggies and their second halves..
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by pleaseplaykindle on Feb 12, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
If an early committment to aggy or Arky means nothing then what does Raulersons committment mean?
"Statistics are for losers, I like winning games!" Will Muschamp
I'm off to celebrate my dad's birthday
I hope Raulerson has done some work by the time I get back.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
His performance review
Is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday. I hear his bonus is contingent.
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by beast in bama on Feb 12, 2012 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds like Texas
will land at least one prospect today. Horns Nation now saying that someone has given their pledge, but they aren’t releasing the name yet either.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 2:31 PM CST reply actions
Bill
can former players play any part in the recruiting process?
I think showing Swoopes how well VY did would be a plus for us.
by TCB Orange Dino on Feb 12, 2012 3:02 PM CST reply actions
Pretty sure that is a violation my friend
You can show the tape of VY to show a kid how he would fit in – any personal contact is a violation.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Yup
Former players are technically boosters for the program, and boosters can only contact prospective athletes if they have a friendship with their family that pre-dates the athlete’s prospective status.
And besides, I think Swoopes is plenty aware of VY’s greatness. He would’ve been eight or nine back in 2006, and that’s a formative age for football fans. Once you’ve been in a backyard game and proclaimed “I’m unna be Player X” to your friends…well, you can figure it out.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
And incidentally
that’s no little part of our recruiting successes the last couple of years. And also why we need to climb back up the mountaintop ASAP. In a couple years we’ll be recruiting kids who won’t be old enough to remember Vinsanity.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Just in case any of y'all weren't feeling old enough
by Frazier90 on Feb 12, 2012 3:41 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Hookem247.com updated offer list
Jake Raulerson – committed
Justin Manning – JD1
Jake Oliver – JD1
Darius James – JD1
Marcell Harris
Dontre Wilson – JD1
Ricky Seals-Jones – JD1
Kyle Hicks – JD1
Ra’Shaad Samples – JD1
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Did he make it in?
And if so, is it possible the offer just hasn’t happened/been reported yet? Is there any chance he leaves without an offer?
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
I've been wondering the same thing all day. Have heard his name very little.
I don’t want to assume anything, but that strikes me as odd unless they told him they want to evaluate more QB’s before offering any of them. Hmmmmmm……
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Reported that he made it to campus today.
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Yeah, I've heard that he was there. But nothing about an offer. I guess I assumed he'd be offered, at the least
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Swoopes does have an offer.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
Thats a pretty solid offer list.
No real head scratchers there.
by Hippie Killer on Feb 12, 2012 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
It was reported that Swoopes actually came in yesterday.
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I can dig it
…does anyone remember when Oliver was a surefire Aggy commit? Seems like just yesterday.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
European Handbag? Murse?
So many names…so little appeal
by STLaw on Feb 12, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Murse=male nurse I believe
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
by dukeoforange on Feb 12, 2012 7:38 PM CST up reply actions
I was about to say
how does Bergeron afford a Gucci?
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
Heh, my mom has that exact same purse
and no, it’s not a “satchel”. It has like, holders for lipstick and stuff.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
And now I have to explain
why I know what the inside of my mom’s purse looks like….
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
nailed it
as the only child of a single mom, I was dragged along on a lot of mall expeditions.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
Keep digging!
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by beast in bama on Feb 12, 2012 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Ok so I googled Google
Still trying to figure out why the “images” are all of Mark Cuban…does he have some kind of dirt on the Google people or what?
That's what happens when you break the Internet
The Net goes all “Being John Malkovich” except it’s Mark Cuban for some reason. Maybe he’s the seventh seal of the netpocalypse.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
nt.whills
I have it on good authority that if you type "Google" into Google, you can break the Internet. So please, no one try it, even for a joke. It's not a laughing matter. You can break the Internet.
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by beast in bama on Feb 12, 2012 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
I got T. Boone and Rupert Murdoch!
Tri-Lateral Commission?
Your search results may vary…
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by beast in bama on Feb 12, 2012 4:46 PM CST up reply actions
That's BS!
You get two and I get one…even Google favors Alabama? Saban is either really Satan or a spawn thereof
Feeling Lucky?
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by beast in bama on Feb 12, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
Oh good
I was a little worried for you for a minute there…
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 4:31 PM CST up reply actions
He was in an okie jersey the other day
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
OK, now you're just being obtuse
Neither RSJ or Raulerson are small enough for me to bench press.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
LOL, you may be dumb
but you’re also posting pics that are verrry interesting, so thank you.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:23 PM CST up reply actions
It was tweeted by Samples:
Rashaad Samples @10justscored
Me and my boy Jake #Hookem pic.twitter.com/crgChI9E
Sounds like player confirmation to me
Expect a BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE on Orangebloods momentarily.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Quick question for GoBR, or whoever
Isn’t Hicks and Wilson a bit redundant, especially now with Daje Johnson in the fold? All three seem to have very similar Ramonce-ish skill sets.
I see A LOT of Fozzy in Hicks
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Very hard to tackle
for a kid his size. One of those kids who’s constantly adjusting his footwork and balance so defenders can’t get a bead on him. I love the take, I just wonder if we need three of those guys in two years.
by Dagga Roosta on Feb 12, 2012 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
confused
I thought wilson was oregon lean. I never heared him being a Texas lock. Am I mistaken?
by codaxx on Feb 12, 2012 5:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That's correct
I’m not sure that Texas has ever been in a great spot with Wilson, but they certainly haven’t been recently.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
Was talking about the pipeline and some "statements" made before
Some people had talked about how Texas would have the DeSoto “in” and also be able to sell themselves to Wilson pretty easily. Statements are just statements but a pipeline usually doesn’t go against a school I thought…
Texas did have great relationship with Claude Mathis,
who moved to DeSoto from Austin LBJ a few years ago. There’s no question that the strong ties there helped bring kids to Texas. But Wilson just hasn’t been that high on Texas in his public statements. Would hazard to guess that Mathis isn’t steering kids to Texas and in the case of Wilson, the thought is that there are other people around him who believe that Oregon is a better fit. And those people could very well be saying that with sincerity. I’ve been saying this a lot, but I don’t think that I would disagree with them or imply that they aren’t looking out for his best interests. As hard as it is for some diehard Texas recruitniks to realize, the school isn’t always the best fit for every kid and that’s just a reality rather than something that needs to be bemoaned to any great degree. (Not implying that you are one of those people either, by the way.)
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 7:22 PM CST up reply actions
Kind of like
A&M isn’t the place for anyone with a brain, right?
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 7:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I completely agree with you
Especially on Oregon fitting him better. There’s no denying that their offense would fit Wilson’s skills perfectly. I also think he realizes that he would be running into a big logjam on the depth chart at Texas.
I didn’t realize that Mathis and Texas didn’t have a good relationship though. Could explain the die down in DeSoto kids to Texas or highly interested in Texas. Thanks for the new piece of info.
No, Texas has a great relationship with Mathis.
He just moved on Texas to coach running backs there, though there were reports yesterday that he left and may be headed back to DeSoto. Not sure if that is official yet. Relationship is still strong, just spoke of it in the past tense because he had left.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 9:17 PM CST up reply actions
Wilson maybe a little bit,
Hicks I don’t think so as much.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 5:37 PM CST up reply actions
Tyrone Swoopes confirmed via text to Jeff Howe at Hookem247 he received offer.
He is reviewing offer with family. No word yet if stenciled wallet on order.
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RSJ and Samples could be close to making a decision
Bodes well for Texas. Be patient Citizens.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 6:07 PM CST reply actions
Yup.
OB saying RSJ decision will come this week. I think this happens for the Horns and if it does, that probably helps a lot with Swoopes.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 6:15 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly
Swoopes and RSJ are thick as thieves. It is interesting that Cody Thomas was invited to JD2. 3 QBs will be at JD2.
Not saying it has anything to do with Swoopes, but it’s interesting.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 6:18 PM CST up reply actions
SKY IS FALLING! SKY IS FALLING! SKY IS FALLING!
lol
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 6:12 PM CST reply actions
idk how to post the picture but yeah
time to panic!!
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 6:28 PM CST up reply actions
chicken little "the sky is falling"
someone help me out? we’ve had it posted here basically the entire 5-7 season.
by ibleedburntorange49-9 on Feb 12, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions
Smythe is reported as Coach Brown's last visit. Received offer.
Thought bubble is he’s considering it.
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Hoping he pulls trigger for Horns
before taking that trip to Stanford. I imagine that Mack Brown feels the same way.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 6:21 PM CST up reply actions
Will be tough to outsell that Stanford visit.
Especially given his parochial experience. They are really building a strong Pac12 program.
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Their band is hilarious though.
Ha. Just saying.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 7:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think I prefer the MOB
Any band who gets themselves banned from College Station is alright in my book! those Rice nerds are usually pretty hilarious.
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by Andrew Wiggin on Feb 12, 2012 11:25 PM CST up reply actions
He should be told
Texas girls are prettier than Stanford girls and they shave their pits
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
you are confusing Stanford with Berkley friend
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by dukeoforange on Feb 12, 2012 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
I'm a big fan of Austin girls
But appearance-wise, I thought Palo Alto girls really had it going on, and they tend to have that relaxed California style that, while more prevalent at UT than most of Texas, is pervasive in NorCal.
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by burntorangehorn on Feb 12, 2012 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
I'd post a pic of the song girls but I am afraid of inciting a riot...
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by dukeoforange on Feb 13, 2012 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
Some thought out there
that the Texas coaches are pushing less for commitments on the spot and recommending to kids that they go home and talk about the decision with their family. If so, that’s a bit of a change in strategy and could result in several pledges over the next few days.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 12, 2012 6:43 PM CST reply actions
Disappointing but Trusting
I sure was hopen for a few signings today, and am actually just shocked there aren’t any. Still, these guys are pros, so I trust we will get the majority of our targets, and a heckuva recruiting class.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
I call it the Torishiro plan
It was the thing that Shiro said stood out for him. Texas cared about him as a person and not just a number. Perhaps they learned to highlight something we all already knew, Mack is a good guy.
I think it protects against decommitments
I want recruits to be sure and confident in their decisions.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 6:49 PM CST up reply actions
This
If they are certain when they commit, we can be sure that we won’t ever have an epic recruiting meltdown – aggy style.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 7:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
decommittments
We didn’t have much of them with our old method of recruiting. Maybe one Texas recruit every two years.
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I don't think it has to do with de-commitments
It’s two words. Well, 2 1/2 words.
We’re . . . Texas
With the exception of tight end, we’re BLANKING loaded. At least if our staff has done its due dilligence in the signing classes of 2011 and 2012. Other than TE, we don’t NEED anything now.
Other than the one thing we always need. Word starts with “Q” and ends with “Y”. Synonoym would be STUD. We only need quality studs, and at age 16 with almost three HS semesters and a spring training and a full season in the future, what’s the BLANKING rush?
Obviously, we made some offers this weekend. We’ll get some “yesses” right quick.
As to the rest . . . We like you now and you’re still good in nine months, we offer. We like you now and you’re not so hot in nine months, we’ve avoided the kinds of mistakes the staff made from 2006-2010. We’re not sure on you now but we like you in nine months. See Johnson, Daje . . . Santos, Dalton . . . Sanders, Kendall.
Etc.
Much wisdom in here.
But as a fan, I’m greedy as hell.
by Hippie Killer on Feb 12, 2012 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
sorta like those guys
but a major reason Daje, Dalton, and Kendall were so late is because the new staff couldn’t review as many recruits in the smaller amount of time they had. Thus, they missed some players who they might have gone after sooner.
Though I do agree that Texas has pulled the trigger too quickly on some of the guys the passed couple of years and this might be a combination of trying to avoid that, and also the new staff feeling that because they are still relatively new as a group, they want to take things slightly slower and make sure they are on the same page. I think Mac really wants to get things set right, all of us are tired of loosing games.
I also think Texas is taking their time, being careful with their evals
Texas had some big misses in 2012, that were luckily corrected later. The staff doesn’t want to make the same mistakes again.
Additionally, I think the defensive class is going to be smaller than many of us anticipated. It feels like an offensive heavy class.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Mack's Press Conference on National Signing Day
During his press conference, Mack talked about not wanting kids to make decisions when they’re all excited and caught up in the moment. He indicated he’d prefer the student go home and talk to his parents, and that Mack would call him on Tuesday following a visit.
He was speaking more about the late in the process visits, but my guess is that the coaching staff is generally following a “we don’t need to rush, we just need to get it right” approach.
That's what I was thinking.
There can be some drawbacks to spur of the moment commitments. De-commitments are really damaging to momentum and morale. Got to cut down on those.
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Sundays with Bill
This weekend was particularly crazy for me Citizens. It was my birthday / anniversary, and I’m moving. I might have to move it to a weekday until I get settled.
I’ve tentatively scheduled a Sundays with Bill for Wednesday night. Should have some commitments by then.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:42 PM CST reply actions
Thanks
My two year nephew sang me Happy Birthday today. Definitely the highlight of the weekend and one of life’s special moments.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome....enjoy
I just celebrated my dad’s 76th with him and the little ones were running all around. I asked him if he got what he wanted for is birthday and he said, well, everyone’s here aren’t they.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
+ 1
It’ll be more fun to discuss the commits anyways.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 8:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Much happiness, youngs!
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All you had to do was ask and I would have had a case of your favorite beer waiting here in Houston for you…that should take care of half of your worries!
I might need it after I move.
This next month isn’t going to be fun. At least I don’t have to move during football season.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:45 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah I'm looking forward to some high schools with Nahlin
Possibly catch a couple Klein / Spring area games with the great Davey O’Brien. I’ll be inside the loop, so unless Lamar gets good again, I’m heading out to the burbs.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
I'm up North
So I’ll be in the northern areas but I want to take a few trips South. Hoping to catch some late bloomers
I'm surprised
More talent hasn’t come out of Pearland, considering they won state last year and made a good run this year too.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 8:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I like James White quite a bit
I’m good with taking Hicks, and pursuing Dontre Wilson, but James White is going to be a good player.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah he's good
But he goes to pearland dawson. I meant pearland (5a)
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 9:01 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's funny, Lake Travis moved up to 5A and they're district actually got easier
Yeah you’d expect more D I recruits to come out of Pearland.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
I had heard that.
Down here, friendswood and pearland dawson could probably beat quite a few 5a teams.
by HookemHouston on Feb 12, 2012 9:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Fozzy came from Pearland
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by Snide Aside on Feb 12, 2012 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
Oh yeah.
Forgot about that. I was just thinking last year and this year I guess. Thanks!
by HookemHouston on Feb 13, 2012 5:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Also
From Pearland -
Dustin Garrison – starting tailback for WVU
Trey Anderson – backup QB for Pitt
Both of these kids came in as freshmen, last year, and accomplished this.
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by Snide Aside on Feb 13, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
Plenty of talent out of Pearland.
Casey Carrier, Scott Derry, Ken. Estelle, Fozzy Whittaker, just to name few.
Also, our linebacker is going to Baylor, our defensive end is at Boise State, our running back is at West Virginia, our QB is at Pitt, and we just had a center at North Carolina. Don’t forget Fozzy’s friend at Oklahoma! Plenty of talent here!
PERALAND
I believe we also have a player at Utah right now as well! That’s a decent amount, and much more than many people thought I’m sure.
Estelle
I thought he went to Dawson… And Erlich is pretty good. But I’m just saying, Texas hasn’t recruited a lot of guys from pearland lately! I also know Miles Kanipes was pretty good but he got busted several times – Ramonce style – I believe. Not taking anything away from Pearland, they beat the hell out of us and they’re real good. I guess Texas just isn’t constantly recruiting the Pearland area as much as they are in some of the other places in state. All in all, should’ve thought that out a little more, but Erlich, Fozzy, and Garrison were the only guys I remembered going. So as you have pointed out, many more than I remembered! Thank you.
by HookemHouston on Feb 13, 2012 3:56 PM CST up reply actions
I have some connections to the Cy Fair area
I might have to go a game at the Berry Center. Especially if I can sit in the press box.
by billfromlaketravis on Feb 12, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Mack told everyone to go home and think it over
No commits until tomorrow or Tuesday. Doesn’t want another tj.
by everybodygodeep on Feb 12, 2012 9:15 PM CST reply actions
Good blocking TE in Morgan But I’m wondering who else is in the mix.
I read on one of the threads theres a blocking TE there bringing in on JD2, watched his YouTube video and he seems to be very high on there list. Trent Gow from Mansfield, anyone seen this kid play?
Hughes?
This may have been asked and answered, since I haven’t had the time to read the 200+ comments here, but it looks like Hughes was about the only attendee who was not offered? Anyone have insight into this?
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