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  1. Eerily prophetic quote from Herman in May 2018:

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     “In coaching, if you say it once you say it 1,000 times and I wish more people would listen — it really is not the ones that go to other schools that beat you,” Tom Herman said. “A kid leaves here and goes to the Midwest, we’re never going to play him. He’s not going to beat us. It’s the ones that you take that can’t play because you only have 85 scholarships. If you take a guy that’s a cancer in the locker room, or he’s not as good as you thought he was and you mis-evaluated him, you’re stuck with him for four years.”

     

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  2. 1 hour ago, Vito Andolini said:

    I remember back in the early days of the internet, innocently clicking away and seeing horrific images of a guy getting his armed pulled off in a tug of war match, shotgun victims, things that were prolapsed that shouldn’t be prolapsed, girls in tubs (not the good kind), Pickle Incidents, etc. 

    Whitehouse.com surprised a lot of parents back in the day 😁

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  3. On 1/27/2024 at 9:28 AM, closetojumping said:

    They need to hold on to Glasscock. The role he is in is like cap manager in the NFL and an incubator for new CFB GM roles and the pros. Harris is adjacent to that and it is a good fit for them being a team on this stuff. 

    Didn't even last a week after this post...

    Is Harris a candidate to replace Glasscock?

  4. Eric Nahlin: What would make for a successful 2025 recruiting cycle for Texas?

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    A successful class goes a bit deeper than a ‘Top 3’ ranking, though a Top 3 ranking would surely be a good start. Class success should be measured by meeting needs across the board, not just a position or two, and especially at the positions of greatest need. Texas has a ton of favorable tailwinds as the 2025 class begins to take shape. A successful class is certainly more likely than not. Here’s what I’ll be looking for at the end of the cycle.

    1. A great defensive line class

    In Sydir Mitchell and Alex January, Texas has taken only two true interior prospects in the last two classes. Melvin Hills is on the outer edges of being an interior guy, at least early in his career. The plan was to take four last cycle and they fell two short. It is time to load up. Fortunately it’s a good cycle to do just that, but this is the greatest need in 2025 and it’s at perhaps the most competitive position to recruit. Resource allocation may come into play at other positions so Texas can land a hallmark iDL class.

    2. Hold on to the current commits, especially K.J. Lacey and Brandon Brown

    Brandon Brown‘s a couple inches away from being a five-star which means he has uncommon movement skills. There’s a strong sense he’s firm to Texas, and that he committed to Texas and not Bo Davis. That’s good. Keeping Brown ties into No. 1 above. Texas feels ‘good’ about keeping the commitment of K.J. Lacey, the quarterback from Alabama, but the coaches aren’t blind to the competition within his home state. If Lacey were to flip, the sooner the better. (I’ll have some interesting notes from an insider in the deep Southeast regarding both of these two and most every other offer Texas has out in the region.)

    3. Load up at TE and LB

    Strike while the iron is hot, make hay while the sun shines, etc. These are looking like big classes with plenty of talent available to Texas, especially given UT’s ever-growing national footprint. The good news at tight end is Texas already has a commitment from Emaree Winston. Winston is a versatile piece from Georgia. Meanwhile, many of Texas’ other top targets hail from in-state.

    There’s sentiment out there that landing Jasper’s Tyanthony Smith in 2024 will be a big help for landing his former teammate Kiotti Armstrong in 2025. I’m in favor this sentiment, though I need to verify it for myself. In-line tight ends who are credible receiving threats are always a priority Then there’s Nick Townsend from Spring Dekaney who could be Ja’Tavion Sanders reincarnate.

    We’ve talked about linebacker a lot. There are studs from sea to shining sea, including the Gulf of Mexico. I feel at the position but there will be steep competition for Texas’ key targets. That’s a good thing but you always have to protect against misses because you rarely land your ideal class. A positive about linebacker recruiting, besides the baseline talent of the big board, is many of these guys are already demonstrating the ability to play the position, rather than just being athletes.

    4. Flip a five-star or two

    Individuals don’t typically make or break a class but missing on obvious high-end NFL talent is never a good thing if you’re trying to compete with Georgia and Ohio State. Wide receiver Dakorien Moore and cornerback Devin Sanchez are those sorts of players. You can never have enough elite cornerbacks while Moore has the look of an ideal No. 1 receiver for Steve Sarkisian. At this point I expect both to be treated like priorities well into December.

    5. Land key in-state targets

    This ties into No. 4. Texas has to protect home field advantage when it’s a recruitment that truly matters. Given the prevalence of NIL and the move to the SEC, in-state recruiting has taken a back seat in importance. That doesn’t mean in-state priorities are easily replaceable by looking elsewhere. In-state recruiting still has its advantages, especially when Texas is ‘up’. Proximity and the holistic appeal of the school are also huge factors.

    There are times the coaches won’t want to make things harder than they should be. This is a good in-state class with priority targets all over the state and at pretty much every position group. But, if an individual recruit or position group isn’t up to the staff’s championship standard then it’s time to break out Rand McNally and do some travelin’.

    (Justin Wells) Texas Longhorns Recruiting Intel: Texas coaches hitting the trail

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    Inside Texas takes a look at the latest from Texas coaches on the recruiting trail from East Texas to Georgia in Thursday’s recruiting intel.

    Zion Williams, DL, Lufkin (Texas) – 2025

    One of the first stops for UT’s new defensive line coach Kenny Baker was in the piney woods of East Texas to see four-star monster Zion Williams. “Not going to lie, he seems like a great man,” Williams told Inside Texas after his meeting with Baker. Texas assured Williams he’s certainly a priority for the 2025 cycle and the Longhorns will continue to build the relationship.

    Steve Sarkisian has held the reins since Bo Davis’ departure. Now it’s Baker’s turn to pick up where Davis left off. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has been popular of late with a recent visit to LSU, where Davis is now pushing for the East Texas stud. Alabama, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU and others are in the mix. Williams is looking to get back to Austin sometime this Spring.

    Jontae Gilbert, S, Atlanta (Ga.) Douglass – 2025

    The On3 Industry Ranking’s No. 3 safety for 2025 got a visit from Texas safety coach Blake Gideon this week. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound four-star is one of the most coveted athletes in the nation and UT is treating him as such. He told Inside Texas that the Horns have assured him “I’m a priority to them,” and they’ll do everything to get a player of his caliber.

    Georgia, Clemson, and South Carolina stand out today for the No. 31 overall prospect in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking. He hit Georgia’s Junior Day in mid January. Gilbert is looking at a trip to Austin either in the Spring or for an official visit in June.

    Michael Fasusi, OT, Lewisville (Texas) – 2025

    Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian stopped by Lewisville on Wednesday to see one of the top prospects on UT’s big board for 2025. Fasusi absolutely loves Texas and Oklahoma at this stage and was excited to see UT’s head coach on campus. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound future five-star was on the road of recently with stops at Texas A&M and Missouri.

    IT knows Texas, Oklahoma, Oregon, and USC are schools Fasusi is really paying attention to at this moment, but Fasusi also recently canceled a trip to Eugene to see the Ducks. He’s looking at visiting Texas on April 20th for the annual Orange-White scrimmage.

     

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  5. 25 minutes ago, NoName said:

    Filsame was the one bumped out as a 5+ because of the re-classification of Williams. 

    From the above December list, ten recruits who were five-stars last month got bumped down to four-stars. Three of them are Texas signees. Three are Ohio State. The other four are Clemson, SCar, Auburn and Notre Dame commits. It's pretty clear Charles Power is playing favourites.

  6. Collin Ginnan: Breaking down the new additions to the final 2024 On300

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    On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class. This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games. The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 41 prospects that are new to the On300. Thirty-nine of the 41 players have signed a National Letter of Intent with their current school.

    One new On300 recruit has yet to sign with any program. Another is a ‘Short-Term Signee’ — a recruit that signed early in December, enrolled and entered the NCAA Transfer Portal prior to the February National Signing Day. Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power and National Scout Cody Bellaire break down 10 marquee additions to the final 2024 On300.

    EDGE Zina Umeozulu — Texas

    Allen (Texas) EDGE Zina Umeozulu committed to Texas on September 6 before signing with the Longhorns to join his brother, Neto, in Austin. Zina chose Texas over Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas A&M. He checks in at No. 93 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Zina Umeozulu was a big riser coming out of the Under Armour All-America Game. He had a fantastic showing throughout the week in Orlando. He had one of the best showings among EDGE prospects in attendance. Umeozulu has a big frame at around 6-foot-5, 230 pounds and plus-length. We saw him do some things in Orlando that quite frankly, he has not put on film over the last season or two at Allen High School. Umeozulu showed very good bend, good power, good first-step quickness and really gave offensive tackles a bunch of issues throughout the week. He was a guy who was a national name early in the process and has kind of flown under the radar a little bit over the past two seasons. But kind of reminded everyone of why he was considered to be a national talent as a sophomore. But just what he showed with his overall physical and technical skillset made him one of the more pleasant surprises that we evaluated on the national all-star circuit.” – Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power

    QB Trey Owens — Texas

    Cypress (Texas) Cy-Fair quarterback Trey Owens committed to Texas last January and signed with the Longhorns in December. Owens chose Texas over Baylor, SMU, Texas Tech, Rice and others. He checks in at No. 217 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Trey Owens is arguably one of the most improved players at the quarterback position for us. His jump from his junior to senior was extremely impressive. His production was through the roof for Cy Fair (TX) High School and compounded that stellar senior season with an excellent showing during the week of practice at the Adidas All-American game. His size with his ability to place the football and make plays downfield was tremendous and showed that he deserved to be considered as one of the top signal callers in the country.” – National Scout Cody Bellaire

    DL Alex Foster — Baylor

    Greenville (Miss.) St. Joseph defensive lineman Alex Foster committed to Baylor on July 4 and remains unsigned ahead of the February National Signing Day. He checks in at No. 152 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Alex Foster is a huge riser for On3. He has several positive indicators as a prospect overall. For starters, he has an outstanding frame. This guy is 6-foot-4.5, 280 pounds with elite length. His arms measure over 35 inches and he is very young for the class. Should be a 2025 prospect, won’t turn 17 until September. Alex Foster put together really good senior film, he runs sideline to sideline, is a big, explosive athlete who is just scratching the surface of his potential. I think when you look at how he stands up physically and athletically among the defensive line group, we came away being bullish on his upside. This is a guy who is really just beginning to tap into what looks to be a mint potential.” – Charles Power

    WR Kylan Billiot — LSU

    Houma (La.) Terrebonne wide receiver Kylan Billiot committed to LSU on June 14 and signed with the Tigers in December. Billiot chose LSU over Georgia Tech, Florida, and Troy. He checks in at No. 108 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Kylan Billiot is a prospect that we always continued to find ourselves saying “he’s got a shot, we just want to see a bit more.” After seeing him at LSU summer camp for two years in a row heading into his senior season, it was obvious that he had the physical and athletic traits to be a top-tier prospect but the skillset was just so raw.

    “The senior film showed improvement in some positional traits, but seeing him compete during the week at the Adidas All-American game pushed him over the edge for us. He displayed the ability to separate from corners at all levels of the field and proved that he can go out there and win at the catch point consistently against the best competition in the country.” – Cody Bellaire

    WR Dominic Overby — Iowa State

    West Jordan (Utah) wide receiver Dominic Overby committed to Iowa State on December 17 before signing with the Cyclones three days later. He checks in at No. 155 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Dominic Overby is a prospect that we got wind of late in this 2024 recruiting process. It wasn’t until late in his senior season were we aware of just how gifted of an athlete was hiding in West Jordan, Utah. Overby didn’t pick up his first FBS offer until November of 2023, but when we turned the film on it was a no-brainer. With his size and movement skills combined with his ability to attack the football and make plays after the catch, Overby made it an easy decision for us to place him in the On300.” – Cody Bellaire

    IOL Eugene Brooks — Oklahoma

    Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon interior offensive lineman Eugene Brooks committed to Oklahoma on July 25, choosing the Sooners over rival Texas. Brooks signed with Oklahoma in December. He checks in at No. 182 in the final edition of the 2024 On300.

    “Eugene Brooks had a phenomenal showing at the Under Armour All-America Game. I think he was probably the strongest interior offensive lineman we saw at the point of attack. He’s just a bull on contact. Really was able to stone defensive linemen once he was able to get his hands on them and had a really good showing. Brooks has kind of transformed his body over the past year or so — cut a ton of weight, probably 60 pounds and is just moving much better. He’s a guy who is very explosive in short areas, strong, just has explosive power. He is a great shot-putter and just has a lot of natural play strength. Going to need to continue improving athletically and not overly long, but he’s just a rock-solid guard propsect and one who certainly helped himself in Orlando.” – Charles Power

     

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  7. 10 hours ago, HoustonHorn said:

    There are so many watch brands out there making some extremely cool watches using a variety of Japanese and Swiss movements. Most for under $1k and many for just a few hundred dollars. These people have actually spent time designing, creating, developing and manufacturing a watch, not ripping off someone else's design and using off the shelf parts from China to create a knockoff of a mass produced watch.

    Seriously, what is the reasoning?

    And a caveat, I don't know what Long Island Watch is selling these days. Just responding to the post of the homages.

    The reasoning, and I'm not saying that I agree with it, is that Seiko has recently been jacking up their prices without really improving their product.

    For a long time Seiko has been on par with Citizen in that mid-tier watch range. Recently, Seiko's management decided they wanted to move up a tier and be seen as competition for Tissot/Hamilton (chasing would-be Swiss buyers). They took the chance during the transition from the 7S26 movements (found in the old Seiko 5 SKXs, which you used to be able to get for ~$150 or so) to the 4R36 movement which added hacking/hand-winding. Now Seiko 5's go for $400 MSRP, with the same Hardlex crystal, a decreased water resistance of 100m, very cheap pressed-clasp bracelets, and a movement with +45/-35s accuracy. In other words they're heavily overpriced now.

    Long Island saw the chance to fill the void Seiko left behind (Orient has done this too, to an extent) and started to release their own watches. They deliberately use Seiko's designs and movements, but with sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance. They want that segment of buyers who are disgruntled with Seiko's price hikes and want similar-looking alternatives at better price points.

    Edit: This is a $575 watch with a Hardlex crystal. What are you doing, Seiko.

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  8. Quoting this list from earlier. There were a decent number of P5 DL coaches we could have made a run at after missing out on Wright. Betting that Baker will turn out to be a better hire is a pretty big gamble. Alternatively we could have gone the separate DE/DT coaches route if the numbers allowed for it.

    Has his salary been announced yet? Should be interesting to see what he makes. 

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