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Afternoon Brewsky Isn't Shocked At Losing Nelson
Nelson picks the Aggies. Two days ago, Skyline linebacker Corey Nelson confirmed what many had anticipated for some time -- that the Longhorns had little chance with the rangy linebacker, as Nelson chose to become an Aggie ($). Rated as the no. 3 outside linebacker by Rivals, Nelson has a...
Morning Coffee Debunks Jeffcoat Myths
Jim Jeffcoat makes some clarifications. Throughout the recruiting process, little information has come from the camp of defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat, as the family has preferred to stay quiet and explore the myriad options available for their son. Jim Jeffcoat, however, did feel the need to...
Morning Coffee Talks Spring Storylines
John Chiles at Texas. Nearly dead? I wrote last week that I thought Connor Wood's commitment gives the Texas coaches more reason not to redshirt Garrett Gilbert. John Chiles is basically dead to me at this point as a Texas quarterback, unless he shows me three things during spring practice: 1) That...
Talkin Texas: Longhorns Class 2009
To kick off Signing Day festivities, I sat down for a solid chat with BON's resident recruiting writer, Big Roy. Read on for thoughts on the class of 2009, top targets for 2010, and some of Roy's thoughts on present day recruiting coverage. PB: Happy Signing Day, sir. I assume you took in a big...
Recruiting Spotlight: Alex Okafor
With Signing Day on Wednesday and the Longhorns' 2009 class essentially complete, it's time to look at the second-to-last commitment to analyze. Vitals Name: Alex Okafor Position: Defensive end Height: 6-6 Weight: 240 Speed: 4.6 40-yard dash High School: Pflugerville Rating (Rivals): Five...
Recruiting Spotlight: Calvin Howell
With Signing Day rapidly approaching and the great majority of the Longhorns' 2009 class already committed, it's time to look at each individual prospect. Vitals Name: Calvin Howell Position: Defensive tackle Height: 6-4 Weight: 280 Speed: 4.88 40-yard dash High School: San Antonio...
US Army All-American Bowl Analysis
Texas commits Greg Timmons (WR) - Overthrown on a deep pass from Tyrik Rollison that the producers missed because they were screwing around talking about something else. Failed to make a play on an underthrown deep ball after beating his defender, having to stop on the play, but letting the ball...




















