Because they're aggys. They could eff up a wet dream. Keep in mind these are the same people who ruined a 100-year old beloved ice cream maker (the 3rd largest in the country).
Recruiting Thread 2017
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Rick Cantu broke the story while everyone else sat on it. Stole Cade's glory. Cantu sucks. He's getting blasted on twitter right now. Just get rid of the AAS. Those guys suck.
Good. It is one of those unwritten rules that you let the kid(s) announce and have their moment.
It looks like we are filling the needs this time. It wont be a big class but the overall ranking is above atm and slightly below OU. I think we might end up with the best overall ranking this recruiting cycle. Looks like atm has lost its momentum with 5 stars.
Daniel Young. Thanks for the clips,these guys look like they can make plays on their own,must have ran the hurdles also.
Thanks for the clips as both look like they can make plays on their own and both ran hurdles at one time,good players.
You believe Texas might end up with the #1 class this year? How many 5 stars are waiting on deck? Must be some surprises I am unaware of. Ohio St. & Bama have enormous leads now. Who closes this gap, have heard nothing like that.
Good shot at best in state, no one is killing it (except Ohio State for the elites). OU will be tough to beat.
Tidbits from Christmas (EJ):
- ILB Marqez Bimage is extremely high on UT, but Baylor is in play.
- TE Reese Leitao is the top target for that 2nd TE spot, Chase Rogers is the 2nd option. Staff has also been in contact with Canadian TE Blake Williams. http://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Williams-89399 Blake's biggest offers are from Maryland and UNC but is big and athletic.
- Warehime has been recruiting Trestan Ebner, who just decomitted from TCU. Ebner wants to play WR at the next level.
- Staff might go after DT Corey Bethley.
- UT won't add Eno Benjamin after Daniel Young committed.
agree_if not LSU, we may have a higher chance due what Herman did with Oliver this season.
key question.. how strongly does his mom feel about the current staff
Yeh I mentioned awhile back he would never make it to Texas. There are way more problems there than anyone reported. Many off the field in the community. Hopefully he gets his act together.
War room
We’ll start things off with a pair of notes that should set the stage for Anwar’s section below.
1. In speaking with an Ohio State source in the last 24 hours, there is discussion that Meyer is preparing for a shake-up on his offensive staff and a lot of the discussion is centering around offensive coordinator Tim Beck. Although those in Columbus aren’t sure who is on their way out, the scuttlebutt is focused on Beck (see below).
2. As of Wednesday night, key Texas recruits were being told by Tom Herman that his offensive coordinator hire will not be made for another 2-3 weeks. Clearly, that timing would allow any team still playing its season to conclude things before Texas would step into the picture. Regardless, there’s a good chance this is a storyline that continues into the second week of January. Stay tuned. (Ketch)
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There has not been a lot of buzz about the offensive coordinator Tom Herman plans to hire, which shows how tight-lipped everyone involved in the process is. Obviously, Houston’s decision to promote Major Applewhite from offensive coordinator to head coach eliminated one of Herman’s options. The name we hear tossed around the most is Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Tim Beck. In fact, there has been some speculation that Ohio State offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Ed Warinner could join Herman’s staff, too, but it appears we may not learn Herman’s intentions until Ohio State’s season is over.
After checking with several sources who are familiar with Beck, it looks like Beck has a good chance to become Herman’s offensive coordinator at Texas. Ohio State interviewed former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson on Wednesday, and from what I was told, it was in anticipation of Beck leaving after this season.
Herman has hired coaches and support staff members with whom he is familiar since being named head coach, and Beck meets every requirement. In fact, Beck has a strong relationship with Herman, so he exceeds the basic requirements.
Here is what you need to know about Beck:
- When Herman was Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, he often consulted with Beck and Warinner about plays and concepts. In fact, Herman used to tell those close to him that OSU runs a Big 12 offense in the Big 10.
- Recruiting is the one thing everybody says Beck does well. To be specific, Beck is known as a guy who has a lot of connections in Texas, as a former coach at R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, (1999-2001) and Mansfield Summit H.S. (2002-04).
- Beck is Ohio State’s lead recruiter in Texas. He was the lead recruiter on incoming freshman running back J.K. Dobbins and linebacker Baron Browning. In addition, he locked down Georgia five-star quarterback Emory Jones in the 2018 class.
- The biggest knock against Beck at Ohio State is not developing a quarterback during his tenure. I was told, “J.T. Barrett didn’t progress at OSU. The receivers took a huge step back, but a lot of people were very concerned that Beck has not had a litany of successes with quarterbacks really growing and developing physically under his watch.”
- Here is an interesting quote from a source closely affiliated to Ohio State’s football program: “Ohio State had to change to structure of its offensive play-calling because most of Beck’s first year, he was in the booth and Ed Warinner, who actually had the title of offensive coordinator, but was a play-caller with Urban (Meyer). They were on the field and Beck was upstairs. After their debacle against Michigan State, the very next game, Ed moved upstairs, and they had a GA work with the offensive line. After that season, they ended up shuffling the staff around and ended up giving Ed the tight ends role, ended up bringing in a new o-line coach, and moved Ed upstairs. There was displeasure with the eye in the sky.”
- Warinner is the play-caller at Ohio State. I was told the two best called offensive games this season were against Nebraska and Oklahoma.
- A source in Nebraska said Beck was handcuffed by former coach Bo Pelini. For instance, Nebraska took a 21-7 lead into halftime against Minnesota in 2014. However, Pelini, a defensive-minded coach, forced Beck to call conservative plays in the second half. Pelini wanted Nebraska to run the ball, which eventually led to Minnesota defeating Nebraska, 28-24.
- One important thing to know about Beck’s tenure at Nebraska is he was never allowed to hire an offensive assistant coach familiar with his offense. Beck tried to hired David Beaty (current Kansas coach) and Warinner, but was overruled by Pelini. I was told to take Beck’s time at Nebraska with a grain of salt because he spent as much time teaching his system to the coaches as he did the players.
- Overall, everyone I spoke to believes Beck is a perfect fit at Texas because of his relationship with Herman and recruiting ability. Each Person thinks he will exceed if given the opportunity. We have to wait and see if Herman will add his close friend to the staff after Ohio State’s season. (Richardson)
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Herman was not interested in retaining any of former coach Charlie Strong’s assistant coaches. In addition, Herman has removed most of Strong’s support staff members since taking over.
Longhorn director of player personnel Mike Giglio was removed from his job after Herman arrived. Some of the other support staff members who were immediately removed were Katharine Sawyer (special assistant to the head coach) and Clifford Snow (director of football administration).
Meanwhile, I was told Marcus Tubbs, a former standout at Texas and support staff member under Strong, was recently relieved from his duties. The same goes for Eric Beverly, Assistant Athletics Director for Football Academics.
In fact, I was told Octavious Bishop is the only person who worked with Strong being retained by Herman. Bishop is listed as the Director of Student Leadership and Personal Development for Football on the athletic department’s website.
Speaking of former Texas employees, I expect most of Strong’s former offensive staff to be hired at the University of South Florida after the school faces South Carolina in Birmingham Bowl on December 29. From what I was told, Sterlin Gilbert will be Strong’s offensive coordinator in Tampa. In addition, Snow will join Strong in Tampa, too.
However, former special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Jeff Traylor and running backs coach Anthony Johnson would like to remain in this state and are entertaining job opportunities in Texas. Traylor’s daughter is a junior at Lake Travis High, and the family wants to remain in Austin until she graduates. (Richardson)
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There's been a lot of chatter on the board on Thursday about Texas moving up in the race for Blinn C.C. cornerback Kendall Sheffield, and in checking around on Thursday, the vibe on where Sheffield could wind up is all over the map.
Initially, Sheffield appeared to be a Texas A&M/Ohio State battle (his father said last week it would probably be one of those two) and the safest bet was on A&M winning out.
In talking to an Ohio State source on Thursday, people inside the Buckeyes program feel Texas A&M is still the safe pick, especially with OSU running low on numbers (the Buckeyes have four DB commits, including five-star CB Shaun Wade, Jeffrey Okudah is believed to be a silent commit for OSU and they still may get five-star CB Darnay Holmes ... incredible).
This one's tough to predict because Sheffield doesn't talk and those close to him have gone quiet as well. There's some thought from people I talked to who cover A&M that the Aggies' chances may be slipping, but nobody has heard that directly from Sheffield or anyone in his camp.
Because Sheffield can't seem to bring himself to commit to A&M, there's speculation that Texas could be moving into the driver's seat. Maybe ... but in talking to a source on Thursday, the Longhorns don't feel like they're in a great spot to land the commitment. Basically, it doesn't sound like anyone is feeling great about their chances. Tough one to predict and this thing could still take a turn or two, but the best guess right now is still with A&M. (Suchomel)
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Texas extended an offer to Los Angeles Cathedral wide receiver Jamire Calvin and while this one feels like an uphill climb for the Longhorns, Calvin said he does have some interest. The 5-10, 165-pound Calvin plans to commit at the Army Bowl on January 7, but said he may still try to visit UT.
"It’s a school I’ll look at. I’ll probably visit in January after I commit," Calvin said.
Calvin has already taken four official visits, but is hoping to visit either Texas or Miami in January. Again, uphill climb for Texas but there's a chance he at least makes it to campus.
"They’re a new coaching staff, what they were doing at Houston with small receivers is interesting to me," Calvin said. "It was kind of random when they offered me. They just kind of hit me on Twitter and it went from there."
And what would it take for Texas to pull this one off?
"Just me being comfortable with their staff and their coaches. Getting out there, seeing it. Just being able to have a comfortability with the people I’m around," Calvin said. (Suchomel)
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Five-star DT Marvin Wilson told OB last week that he hadn't completely shut the door on Texas, and there's a chance he could even pop up on the UT campus for an unofficial visit in January. I doubt it happens, but Wilson is at least willing to give Texas a chance.
"They just say we’re here, we want you to come down with your mom, see how everything is, how they interact with kids, talk to some of the guys like Charles (Omenihu) and Jeff (McCulloch), the guys that I know already, just see how they’re interacting with them," Wilson said.
Of note, Wilson said Omenihu is recruiting him harder of any player at any school. Unfortunately for Texas, it probably won't be enough. (Suchomel)
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Checked in with a Florida source this week to get his thoughts on recent UT offer Jordan Pouncey, who is currently committed to Notre Dame. My question was simply whether or not Pouncey would listen to Texas' pitch, or if he's locked into his Notre Dame pledge.
"I think he will listen," I was told.
Pouncey, out of Winter Park (FL.) has been committed to the Irish since June, but it sounds like he is entertaining the idea of taking some January visits. We'll keep an eye on this one. (Suchomel)
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We checked in earlier this week with Lake Dallas CB Kobe Boyce for an update on his recruitment.
His message was short, but a good one for Longhorns fans.
“I’m 100 percent committed to the University of Texas,” Boyce said.
While Boyce has given no reason to think he’s leaning elsewhere, the new staff has done a great job of reaching out to the Lake Dallas prospect and keeping him in the fold.
Boyce will participate in the Offense-Defense Bowl in Atlanta from December 26-31. (Larkin)
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Recruiting for the elite prospects of Texas seems to start earlier each year and no one embodies this trend more than 2019 Port Neches-Groves QB Roschon Johnson.
The talented sophomore was sensational in his first full season as a starting quarterback, racking up an impressive stat line of 3,968 total yards and 56 touchdowns. Such play has earned him early interest from programs across the country, including offers from Texas A&M and Florida.
For now, Johnson is taking the recruiting process in and says no school is making a really strong push.
“My recruiting process is going pretty good,” Johnson told Orangebloods. “All of the schools are about the same as far who I’m hearing] from the most.”
Tom Herman and his staff have already reached out to the talented quarterback prospect in what will probably be a busy recruitment. According to Johnson, the staff wants to evaluate him in person soon.
“I’ve heard from the Texas staff,” Johnson said. “They were saying how they hope to see me throw in person before they would offer me.”
Johnson said the Longhorns are a team he’s always followed growing up, and he already has familiarity with new head coach Tom Herman.
“Texas has been a school that I followed growing up and that I like,” Johnson said. “I really like Coach Herman and what he did at Houston, I kept up with him a lot while he was there.”
Texas fans may remember Johnson from a workout he recently did with sophomore cornerback PJ Locke that made its way onto Twitter. Johnson said he didn’t know Locke that well prior to the workout, but the two exchanged numbers and talked a little about the Texas program.
“We don’t really know each too well, but we exchanged numbers to keep in touch,” Johnson said. “We definitely talked about Texas and the new offense needing a mobile QB. [Locke] said he would surely let his coaches know about me.”
Johnson currently has no plans to visit Austin, but says he would like to arrange a visit whenever he could make that happen. (Larkin)
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2017 Lake Travis QB Charlie Brewer has made headlines across Texas in recent days, capping his senior season off with a 6A State Title and Texas AP Sports Editors’ player of the year honors.
With a series of impressive playoff performances, including one against incoming Longhorns QB Sam Ehlinger’s Westlake team, there were rumblings that the new Texas staff had reached out to the Lake Travis quarterback.
However, Brewer told Orangebloods.com he has not heard anything from Tom Herman’s staff yet.
“I have not talked to UT,” Brewer said. “When Coach Herman was at Houston, I talked to his staff, but not since they’ve been at UT.”
Brewer maintains he’s committed to SMU, and he did not specify if he would have any interest if Tom Herman and his staff came calling.
“Right now, I’m verbally committed to SMU,” Brewer said. “I have a great relationship with Coach Morris and the rest of his staff.”
New Baylor head coach Matt Rhule called Brewer on Sunday to extend a scholarship offer, but he said he has no plans to visit Waco yet.
We’ll keep an eye on this one, but it sounds like Brewer is satisfied with his SMU commitment. (Larkin)
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Instant Analysis: Texas Keeps Loading OL Cupboard
San Antonio Reagan OT Derek Kerstetter's commitment to the Texas Longhorns continues to solidify a green-and-growing tackle rotation for the future. I'm hesitant to give too many firm opinions on how Kerkstetter fits in to the overall picture as I haven't seen him live, something I hope to change during an Army All-American game practice next week. I'm going to guess he's between 6-4 and 6-5 and around 285-290 by the eyeball test alone.
Off the cuff, it's clear that he's a kid with good balance and average feet at this point in his development. At times while engaged in pass protection he can get them in cement and depend on upper-body strength versus weaker competition. He has nice length and keeps his hands inside. He is dominant at times in the run-game and does not get overextended. Understands leverage and angles but slow to the second level of the back side of plays. He's the number one player in the San Antonio area per Ketchum's newest LSR rankings.
As for his fit given current personnel and depth chart, I'll be penciling him in for now as a depth addition at the right tackle position behind Brandon Hodges, Tristan Nickelson, Denzel Okafor and possibly Patrick Hudson. It's a possibility this addition could give the staff incentive to begin working Hudson inside to guard as depth at the interior OL is thinner than tackle.
We’ll start things off with a pair of notes that should set the stage for Anwar’s section below.
1. In speaking with an Ohio State source in the last 24 hours, there is discussion that Meyer is preparing for a shake-up on his offensive staff and a lot of the discussion is centering around offensive coordinator Tim Beck. Although those in Columbus aren’t sure who is on their way out, the scuttlebutt is focused on Beck (see below).
2. As of Wednesday night, key Texas recruits were being told by Tom Herman that his offensive coordinator hire will not be made for another 2-3 weeks. Clearly, that timing would allow any team still playing its season to conclude things before Texas would step into the picture. Regardless, there’s a good chance this is a storyline that continues into the second week of January. Stay tuned. (Ketch)
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There has not been a lot of buzz about the offensive coordinator Tom Herman plans to hire, which shows how tight-lipped everyone involved in the process is. Obviously, Houston’s decision to promote Major Applewhite from offensive coordinator to head coach eliminated one of Herman’s options. The name we hear tossed around the most is Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Tim Beck. In fact, there has been some speculation that Ohio State offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Ed Warinner could join Herman’s staff, too, but it appears we may not learn Herman’s intentions until Ohio State’s season is over.
After checking with several sources who are familiar with Beck, it looks like Beck has a good chance to become Herman’s offensive coordinator at Texas. Ohio State interviewed former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson on Wednesday, and from what I was told, it was in anticipation of Beck leaving after this season.
Herman has hired coaches and support staff members with whom he is familiar since being named head coach, and Beck meets every requirement. In fact, Beck has a strong relationship with Herman, so he exceeds the basic requirements.
Here is what you need to know about Beck:
- When Herman was Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, he often consulted with Beck and Warinner about plays and concepts. In fact, Herman used to tell those close to him that OSU runs a Big 12 offense in the Big 10.
- Recruiting is the one thing everybody says Beck does well. To be specific, Beck is known as a guy who has a lot of connections in Texas, as a former coach at R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, (1999-2001) and Mansfield Summit H.S. (2002-04).
- Beck is Ohio State’s lead recruiter in Texas. He was the lead recruiter on incoming freshman running back J.K. Dobbins and linebacker Baron Browning. In addition, he locked down Georgia five-star quarterback Emory Jones in the 2018 class.
- The biggest knock against Beck at Ohio State is not developing a quarterback during his tenure. I was told, “J.T. Barrett didn’t progress at OSU. The receivers took a huge step back, but a lot of people were very concerned that Beck has not had a litany of successes with quarterbacks really growing and developing physically under his watch.”
- Here is an interesting quote from a source closely affiliated to Ohio State’s football program: “Ohio State had to change to structure of its offensive play-calling because most of Beck’s first year, he was in the booth and Ed Warinner, who actually had the title of offensive coordinator, but was a play-caller with Urban (Meyer). They were on the field and Beck was upstairs. After their debacle against Michigan State, the very next game, Ed moved upstairs, and they had a GA work with the offensive line. After that season, they ended up shuffling the staff around and ended up giving Ed the tight ends role, ended up bringing in a new o-line coach, and moved Ed upstairs. There was displeasure with the eye in the sky.”
- Warinner is the play-caller at Ohio State. I was told the two best called offensive games this season were against Nebraska and Oklahoma.
- A source in Nebraska said Beck was handcuffed by former coach Bo Pelini. For instance, Nebraska took a 21-7 lead into halftime against Minnesota in 2014. However, Pelini, a defensive-minded coach, forced Beck to call conservative plays in the second half. Pelini wanted Nebraska to run the ball, which eventually led to Minnesota defeating Nebraska, 28-24.
- One important thing to know about Beck’s tenure at Nebraska is he was never allowed to hire an offensive assistant coach familiar with his offense. Beck tried to hired David Beaty (current Kansas coach) and Warinner, but was overruled by Pelini. I was told to take Beck’s time at Nebraska with a grain of salt because he spent as much time teaching his system to the coaches as he did the players.
- Overall, everyone I spoke to believes Beck is a perfect fit at Texas because of his relationship with Herman and recruiting ability. Each Person thinks he will exceed if given the opportunity. We have to wait and see if Herman will add his close friend to the staff after Ohio State’s season. (Richardson)
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Herman was not interested in retaining any of former coach Charlie Strong’s assistant coaches. In addition, Herman has removed most of Strong’s support staff members since taking over.
Longhorn director of player personnel Mike Giglio was removed from his job after Herman arrived. Some of the other support staff members who were immediately removed were Katharine Sawyer (special assistant to the head coach) and Clifford Snow (director of football administration).
Meanwhile, I was told Marcus Tubbs, a former standout at Texas and support staff member under Strong, was recently relieved from his duties. The same goes for Eric Beverly, Assistant Athletics Director for Football Academics.
In fact, I was told Octavious Bishop is the only person who worked with Strong being retained by Herman. Bishop is listed as the Director of Student Leadership and Personal Development for Football on the athletic department’s website.
Speaking of former Texas employees, I expect most of Strong’s former offensive staff to be hired at the University of South Florida after the school faces South Carolina in Birmingham Bowl on December 29. From what I was told, Sterlin Gilbert will be Strong’s offensive coordinator in Tampa. In addition, Snow will join Strong in Tampa, too.
However, former special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Jeff Traylor and running backs coach Anthony Johnson would like to remain in this state and are entertaining job opportunities in Texas. Traylor’s daughter is a junior at Lake Travis High, and the family wants to remain in Austin until she graduates. (Richardson)
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There's been a lot of chatter on the board on Thursday about Texas moving up in the race for Blinn C.C. cornerback Kendall Sheffield, and in checking around on Thursday, the vibe on where Sheffield could wind up is all over the map.
Initially, Sheffield appeared to be a Texas A&M/Ohio State battle (his father said last week it would probably be one of those two) and the safest bet was on A&M winning out.
In talking to an Ohio State source on Thursday, people inside the Buckeyes program feel Texas A&M is still the safe pick, especially with OSU running low on numbers (the Buckeyes have four DB commits, including five-star CB Shaun Wade, Jeffrey Okudah is believed to be a silent commit for OSU and they still may get five-star CB Darnay Holmes ... incredible).
This one's tough to predict because Sheffield doesn't talk and those close to him have gone quiet as well. There's some thought from people I talked to who cover A&M that the Aggies' chances may be slipping, but nobody has heard that directly from Sheffield or anyone in his camp.
Because Sheffield can't seem to bring himself to commit to A&M, there's speculation that Texas could be moving into the driver's seat. Maybe ... but in talking to a source on Thursday, the Longhorns don't feel like they're in a great spot to land the commitment. Basically, it doesn't sound like anyone is feeling great about their chances. Tough one to predict and this thing could still take a turn or two, but the best guess right now is still with A&M. (Suchomel)
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Texas extended an offer to Los Angeles Cathedral wide receiver Jamire Calvin and while this one feels like an uphill climb for the Longhorns, Calvin said he does have some interest. The 5-10, 165-pound Calvin plans to commit at the Army Bowl on January 7, but said he may still try to visit UT.
"It’s a school I’ll look at. I’ll probably visit in January after I commit," Calvin said.
Calvin has already taken four official visits, but is hoping to visit either Texas or Miami in January. Again, uphill climb for Texas but there's a chance he at least makes it to campus.
"They’re a new coaching staff, what they were doing at Houston with small receivers is interesting to me," Calvin said. "It was kind of random when they offered me. They just kind of hit me on Twitter and it went from there."
And what would it take for Texas to pull this one off?
"Just me being comfortable with their staff and their coaches. Getting out there, seeing it. Just being able to have a comfortability with the people I’m around," Calvin said. (Suchomel)
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Five-star DT Marvin Wilson told OB last week that he hadn't completely shut the door on Texas, and there's a chance he could even pop up on the UT campus for an unofficial visit in January. I doubt it happens, but Wilson is at least willing to give Texas a chance.
"They just say we’re here, we want you to come down with your mom, see how everything is, how they interact with kids, talk to some of the guys like Charles (Omenihu) and Jeff (McCulloch), the guys that I know already, just see how they’re interacting with them," Wilson said.
Of note, Wilson said Omenihu is recruiting him harder of any player at any school. Unfortunately for Texas, it probably won't be enough. (Suchomel)
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Checked in with a Florida source this week to get his thoughts on recent UT offer Jordan Pouncey, who is currently committed to Notre Dame. My question was simply whether or not Pouncey would listen to Texas' pitch, or if he's locked into his Notre Dame pledge.
"I think he will listen," I was told.
Pouncey, out of Winter Park (FL.) has been committed to the Irish since June, but it sounds like he is entertaining the idea of taking some January visits. We'll keep an eye on this one. (Suchomel)
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We checked in earlier this week with Lake Dallas CB Kobe Boyce for an update on his recruitment.
His message was short, but a good one for Longhorns fans.
“I’m 100 percent committed to the University of Texas,” Boyce said.
While Boyce has given no reason to think he’s leaning elsewhere, the new staff has done a great job of reaching out to the Lake Dallas prospect and keeping him in the fold.
Boyce will participate in the Offense-Defense Bowl in Atlanta from December 26-31. (Larkin)
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Recruiting for the elite prospects of Texas seems to start earlier each year and no one embodies this trend more than 2019 Port Neches-Groves QB Roschon Johnson.
The talented sophomore was sensational in his first full season as a starting quarterback, racking up an impressive stat line of 3,968 total yards and 56 touchdowns. Such play has earned him early interest from programs across the country, including offers from Texas A&M and Florida.
For now, Johnson is taking the recruiting process in and says no school is making a really strong push.
“My recruiting process is going pretty good,” Johnson told Orangebloods. “All of the schools are about the same as far who I’m hearing] from the most.”
Tom Herman and his staff have already reached out to the talented quarterback prospect in what will probably be a busy recruitment. According to Johnson, the staff wants to evaluate him in person soon.
“I’ve heard from the Texas staff,” Johnson said. “They were saying how they hope to see me throw in person before they would offer me.”
Johnson said the Longhorns are a team he’s always followed growing up, and he already has familiarity with new head coach Tom Herman.
“Texas has been a school that I followed growing up and that I like,” Johnson said. “I really like Coach Herman and what he did at Houston, I kept up with him a lot while he was there.”
Texas fans may remember Johnson from a workout he recently did with sophomore cornerback PJ Locke that made its way onto Twitter. Johnson said he didn’t know Locke that well prior to the workout, but the two exchanged numbers and talked a little about the Texas program.
“We don’t really know each too well, but we exchanged numbers to keep in touch,” Johnson said. “We definitely talked about Texas and the new offense needing a mobile QB. [Locke] said he would surely let his coaches know about me.”
Johnson currently has no plans to visit Austin, but says he would like to arrange a visit whenever he could make that happen. (Larkin)
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2017 Lake Travis QB Charlie Brewer has made headlines across Texas in recent days, capping his senior season off with a 6A State Title and Texas AP Sports Editors’ player of the year honors.
With a series of impressive playoff performances, including one against incoming Longhorns QB Sam Ehlinger’s Westlake team, there were rumblings that the new Texas staff had reached out to the Lake Travis quarterback.
However, Brewer told Orangebloods.com he has not heard anything from Tom Herman’s staff yet.
“I have not talked to UT,” Brewer said. “When Coach Herman was at Houston, I talked to his staff, but not since they’ve been at UT.”
Brewer maintains he’s committed to SMU, and he did not specify if he would have any interest if Tom Herman and his staff came calling.
“Right now, I’m verbally committed to SMU,” Brewer said. “I have a great relationship with Coach Morris and the rest of his staff.”
New Baylor head coach Matt Rhule called Brewer on Sunday to extend a scholarship offer, but he said he has no plans to visit Waco yet.
We’ll keep an eye on this one, but it sounds like Brewer is satisfied with his SMU commitment. (Larkin)
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Instant Analysis: Texas Keeps Loading OL Cupboard
San Antonio Reagan OT Derek Kerstetter's commitment to the Texas Longhorns continues to solidify a green-and-growing tackle rotation for the future. I'm hesitant to give too many firm opinions on how Kerkstetter fits in to the overall picture as I haven't seen him live, something I hope to change during an Army All-American game practice next week. I'm going to guess he's between 6-4 and 6-5 and around 285-290 by the eyeball test alone.
Off the cuff, it's clear that he's a kid with good balance and average feet at this point in his development. At times while engaged in pass protection he can get them in cement and depend on upper-body strength versus weaker competition. He has nice length and keeps his hands inside. He is dominant at times in the run-game and does not get overextended. Understands leverage and angles but slow to the second level of the back side of plays. He's the number one player in the San Antonio area per Ketchum's newest LSR rankings.
As for his fit given current personnel and depth chart, I'll be penciling him in for now as a depth addition at the right tackle position behind Brandon Hodges, Tristan Nickelson, Denzel Okafor and possibly Patrick Hudson. It's a possibility this addition could give the staff incentive to begin working Hudson inside to guard as depth at the interior OL is thinner than tackle.
Quote from TE Chase Rogers of Bay Saint Louis, MS (Rivals):
"I’ve been talking to Texas quite a bit. After the coaching change about two days later, Coach Meekins, the new tight ends coach at Texas texted me and told me to give him a call and he was telling me about how they think I’m their guy and I can come in a play early. They’re looking for a guy to split out not just be a traditional tight end and I think I fit that role well. The previous staff was going to offer me right before they left but they didn't want to not knowing if they were going to be there or not."
http://247sports.com/Player/Chase-Rogers-79776
"I’ve been talking to Texas quite a bit. After the coaching change about two days later, Coach Meekins, the new tight ends coach at Texas texted me and told me to give him a call and he was telling me about how they think I’m their guy and I can come in a play early. They’re looking for a guy to split out not just be a traditional tight end and I think I fit that role well. The previous staff was going to offer me right before they left but they didn't want to not knowing if they were going to be there or not."
http://247sports.com/Player/Chase-Rogers-79776
And it's now official. Bummer.
Wells-The 6-foot-5, 270-pound DL from ETX Lagarynn Carson told me he's no longer committed to Texas.
He's talking to Blinn JC and Cisco JC right now about securing a spot. The writing has been on the wall for months now so this shouldn't come as a surprise.
He's in alternative school at the moment. Wish this kid the best.
That sucks. Academics are important. This needs to be stressed more and there needs to be proper "alignment" for student athletes in high school to reflect this.
This kid had it tough growing up. Hope he gets the guidance he needs to get his life straight, and is successful.
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