2015 Recruiting Season is in full swing
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Here is Max Olson on this class
Nothing you do not already know, but I liked the opening, so am going to drop it in here
Think back to Dec. 16, less than a month ago. We had just lost Jordan Stevenson. Jefferson/McNeal seemed like a long shot.
Compare that to what we are talking about today. We have come a long way in a short span of time.
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/94799/recruiting-surge-can-speed-up-texas-rebuild
AUSTIN, Texas -- Back on Dec. 16, Charlie Strong could only offer optimism.
Texas had just lost a commitment from a longtime running back pledge and recruiting momentum seemed potentially stagnant. A big announcement was coming in a few days, and the Longhorns' chances weren't looking so hot. Their head coach was urging caution and patience.
“There's still some key guys left out here,†Strong said.
Three days later, elite linebacker Malik Jefferson and four-star receiver DeAndre McNeal stood in their auditorium at Poteet High School (Mesquite, Texas) and stunned many by declaring they're going to Texas.
Malik Jefferson's commitment created much-needed momentum in Texas' recruiting.
“Whoever wants to come next, come on,†Jefferson said after his commitment ceremony.
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“You still have enough guys here where you look for classes just to build on what you already have,†Strong said.
Selling the results of what he does already have -- a frustrating 6-7 season -- might not sound easy, but this is standard practice for first-year coaches. We’ve already seen it at Ole Miss, UCLA, Tennessee and Kentucky in recent years. It’s coming soon to Michigan. The new guy’s first full class is the time to sell hope and the future. You’re offering not just playing time, but a chance to build something big.
“It's all about character and young men who wants to change their lives,†Strong said last month. “The thing about it, I'm not looking for players who want to be mediocre. We don't need to be mediocre. That's not who we are. We need to recruit players who love football and want to do something special with our life.â€
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And as Strong has said all along, there are still some guys left.
“It's still The University of Texas,†he said. “Great athletics, great athletics, and that's what it's all about. That's going to happen. We'll get the right players here.â€
Nothing you do not already know, but I liked the opening, so am going to drop it in here
Think back to Dec. 16, less than a month ago. We had just lost Jordan Stevenson. Jefferson/McNeal seemed like a long shot.
Compare that to what we are talking about today. We have come a long way in a short span of time.
http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/94799/recruiting-surge-can-speed-up-texas-rebuild
AUSTIN, Texas -- Back on Dec. 16, Charlie Strong could only offer optimism.
Texas had just lost a commitment from a longtime running back pledge and recruiting momentum seemed potentially stagnant. A big announcement was coming in a few days, and the Longhorns' chances weren't looking so hot. Their head coach was urging caution and patience.
“There's still some key guys left out here,†Strong said.
Three days later, elite linebacker Malik Jefferson and four-star receiver DeAndre McNeal stood in their auditorium at Poteet High School (Mesquite, Texas) and stunned many by declaring they're going to Texas.
Malik Jefferson's commitment created much-needed momentum in Texas' recruiting.
“Whoever wants to come next, come on,†Jefferson said after his commitment ceremony.
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“You still have enough guys here where you look for classes just to build on what you already have,†Strong said.
Selling the results of what he does already have -- a frustrating 6-7 season -- might not sound easy, but this is standard practice for first-year coaches. We’ve already seen it at Ole Miss, UCLA, Tennessee and Kentucky in recent years. It’s coming soon to Michigan. The new guy’s first full class is the time to sell hope and the future. You’re offering not just playing time, but a chance to build something big.
“It's all about character and young men who wants to change their lives,†Strong said last month. “The thing about it, I'm not looking for players who want to be mediocre. We don't need to be mediocre. That's not who we are. We need to recruit players who love football and want to do something special with our life.â€
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And as Strong has said all along, there are still some guys left.
“It's still The University of Texas,†he said. “Great athletics, great athletics, and that's what it's all about. That's going to happen. We'll get the right players here.â€
So who might qualify that fits these terms?
Richmond or Mack would be big but I dont think either would qualify as a surprise at this point.
Soso wouldnt qualify either.
A QB would be big and seems to fit, but Locksley would not be a surprise at this point.
Murray probably would qualify, but it seems impossible as he is out there actively recruiting for aggy.
Transfer? Miller probably would qualify but why would he come here?
What about this 5-star? http://247sports.com/Player/Jarrett-Stidham-30678 That would shock the planet
Richmond or Mack would be big but I dont think either would qualify as a surprise at this point.
Soso wouldnt qualify either.
A QB would be big and seems to fit, but Locksley would not be a surprise at this point.
Murray probably would qualify, but it seems impossible as he is out there actively recruiting for aggy.
Transfer? Miller probably would qualify but why would he come here?
What about this 5-star? http://247sports.com/Player/Jarrett-Stidham-30678 That would shock the planet
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My guess is it's a big name transfer, somebody that hasn't even been discussed.
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Stidham doesnt actually enroll in classes until Monday
So, there is still a chance!
OK, Stidham's not coming, but I cant see anyone else (other than Murray, who isn't coming either) who would qualify as both big and unexpected. To me, unexpected would be someone who we do not already know is visiting. Because whoever visits, we have a chance with. Thus. no one who we already know is visiting would count as "unexpected."
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Man I'm in the same boat but I gotta say we have become a tough crowd to please lol. A month ago we would of been thrilled with just McNeal and Boyd potentially committing. Now it it's not a big surprise if we get locksley, Mack, hill, Boyd, Strickland, Richmond, fields, brossette, warren, ect.. I got a lot to be happy about thanks to Charlie Strong and his team of closers.
According to Higdon, we now have 5-star players tripping over each other to get in for an OV. They know we have limited schollies left and want to get a face-to-face with Charlie before some other ranked recruit gets in there. We live in interesting times.
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It's possible Skyline teammates LB Anthony Wheeler (Texas commit) & WR Carlos Strickland will visit together on the same weekend. But not official yet.
Also possible now that OL Drew Richmond will not take a visit to Austin. He said it's "Up in the air."
Updated Final Visit List
The dead period ends Jan. 15
Signing day on Feb. 4
Jan. 16 Visitors
Holton Hill (Houston Lamar)
Nick Brossette (Baton Rouge, La./University Lab) - committed to LSU
Daylon Mack (Gladewater)
Jan. 23 Visitors
Kai Locksley (Baltimore, Md./Gilman) - committed to FSU
Deandre Baker (Miami, Fla./Northwestern) - committed to Georgia
Cameron Townsend (Ridge Point) -- Committed to Texas
Mark Fields (Cornelius, N.C./Hough)
Charles Omenihu (Rowlett) -- Committed to Texas
Du'Vonta Lampkin (Cy Falls) -- Committed to Texas
Patrick Vahe (Euless) -- Committed to Texas
Jan. 30 Visitors
Sheldrick Redwine (Miami, Fla./Killian) - committed to Louisville
Drew Richmond (Memphis, Tenn./University) - committed to Ole Miss
(unconfirmed) Xavier Lewis (Reserve, La./East St. John) - Committed to LSU
Visits have not been set
Matthew Merrick (Irving Cistercian) -- Committed to Texas
Breckyn Hager (Westlake) -- Committed to Texas
Kris Boyd (Gilmer)
Damarkus Lodge (Cedar Hill)
Soso Jamabo (Plano West)
Carlos Strickland (Skyline) -- committed to Tech
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Top Schools
Daylon Mack - TCU (current #1), Texas, aggy
Kris Boyd - Baylor, FSU, TCU, Texas, aggy
Holton Hill - Bama, LSU, Texas
Chris Warren - Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech, Washington
Ryan Newsome - Tenn, Texas, UCLA
Mark Fields - Clemson, Texas
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It's possible Skyline teammates LB Anthony Wheeler (Texas commit) & WR Carlos Strickland will visit together on the same weekend. But not official yet.
Also possible now that OL Drew Richmond will not take a visit to Austin. He said it's "Up in the air."
Updated Final Visit List
The dead period ends Jan. 15
Signing day on Feb. 4
Jan. 16 Visitors
Holton Hill (Houston Lamar)
Nick Brossette (Baton Rouge, La./University Lab) - committed to LSU
Daylon Mack (Gladewater)
Jan. 23 Visitors
Kai Locksley (Baltimore, Md./Gilman) - committed to FSU
Deandre Baker (Miami, Fla./Northwestern) - committed to Georgia
Cameron Townsend (Ridge Point) -- Committed to Texas
Mark Fields (Cornelius, N.C./Hough)
Charles Omenihu (Rowlett) -- Committed to Texas
Du'Vonta Lampkin (Cy Falls) -- Committed to Texas
Patrick Vahe (Euless) -- Committed to Texas
Jan. 30 Visitors
Sheldrick Redwine (Miami, Fla./Killian) - committed to Louisville
Drew Richmond (Memphis, Tenn./University) - committed to Ole Miss
(unconfirmed) Xavier Lewis (Reserve, La./East St. John) - Committed to LSU
Visits have not been set
Matthew Merrick (Irving Cistercian) -- Committed to Texas
Breckyn Hager (Westlake) -- Committed to Texas
Kris Boyd (Gilmer)
Damarkus Lodge (Cedar Hill)
Soso Jamabo (Plano West)
Carlos Strickland (Skyline) -- committed to Tech
http://texas.247spor...sitors-34465784
Top Schools
Daylon Mack - TCU (current #1), Texas, aggy
Kris Boyd - Baylor, FSU, TCU, Texas, aggy
Holton Hill - Bama, LSU, Texas
Chris Warren - Oklahoma State, Texas, Texas Tech, Washington
Ryan Newsome - Tenn, Texas, UCLA
Mark Fields - Clemson, Texas
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Just got a text from a clued in friend. An experienced QB who plays at another school has reached out to UT. This supposedly happened weeks ago.
This is the caliber of player we would have reached out to, but it's very interesting that this happened the other way around. We are very receptive.
He previously started, then got hurt, replacement was very good. You know who he is by now. I think this is Hig's surprise. Maybe.
This is the caliber of player we would have reached out to, but it's very interesting that this happened the other way around. We are very receptive.
He previously started, then got hurt, replacement was very good. You know who he is by now. I think this is Hig's surprise. Maybe.
If Higdon is to be believed, it's not a transfer qb. He has continually said that a transfer qb is the last thing you will see in this class, for now at least. That could change if some of the other qbs we are chasing dont come to fruition.
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