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Why David Perno Should be on the Phone Right Now
Following a 2010 baseball season that was the worst in Georgia history largely because the Diamond Dogs' pitching was epically bad, David Perno finally pulled the trigger by firing Brady Wiederhold and ending our long national nightmare. Last month, I recommended four candidates Coach Perno should...
Four Candidates David Perno Should Consider if He Decides to Replace Brady Wiederhold as the Georgia Bulldogs' Pitching Coach
I’m trying to be upbeat about this weekend’s baseball series. Even so, while hoping for the best, I’m preparing for the worst. I’m not necessarily saying that David Perno is going to need a list of possible replacements for Brady Wiederhold, but, just in case Coach Perno feels the need to go out...
Afternoon Brewsky Gears Up For Fall Practice
Franklin still torn over decision. Marshall linebacker Aaron Franklin almost made his decision without ever being able to sit down with Mack Brown and company and tour the Texas campus. Almost. After a last-minute change of heart on taking a trip to Austin in an effort to give the Texas coaches a...
Afternoon Brewsky Bears Poor News For Baylor
"Three-Ring Circus." On March 30, Ahmad Dixon told Burnt Orange Beat that he was 100% committed ($) to becoming a Texas Longhorn. That all changed less than two months later, when Dixon switched his commitment to Baylor. Less than a month after that, Dixon was still "100%" committed ($) to signing...
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 Ponders The Defensive Tackles
Has the 'ship sailed for Peterson? As scholarships become increasingly limited for the 2010 class with 21 players already committed, one of the foremost questions has become whether an offer is still on the table for defensive tackle Torrea Peterson, the lowest priority of the final nine...
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...
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...
Recruiting Spotlight: Derek Johnson
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: Derek Johnson Position: Defensive tackle Height: 6-3 Weight: 310 Speed: 5.0 second 40-yard dash High School: Hoxie...
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