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  1. 40 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

    Despite lower-ranked class, Elko completely boxes out Longhorns in important area

    Pending one big announcement, Texas A&M football cleaned up in one area where the Longhorns' class is lacking.

    Now, Texas didn't go o-fer. They brought in DE Lance Jackson, who the Aggies never pursued, but is highly-rated by at least one service. They're waiting on the announcement of another five-star in DL Justus Terry, but it's not likely they'll get a five-star DL out of Georgia when the Bulldogs are in the mix.

    The Longhorns brought in plenty of talent at DB and WR, that's true. But we saw in the Tom Herman era how overloading classes at those spots will end up for your program. You need to have the proper amount of talent on the lines of scrimmage—and in that respect, the Longhorns should be worried.

     

    lulz.

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  2. 23 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

    Based on my limited conversations with his family at the Cotton Bowl, he's one and done at Texas. They were pissed with the lack of targets, but he's been our only reliable and healthy WR over the back half of the season. NIL can change minds, but right now I would say he's moving on to the NFL.

    Shit's changed since the cotton bowl. He emerged as Quinn's #1 target when Bond went down. Led all WRs in receptions, yards, and led the team in TDs. I can't imagine the family could still be unhappy with his targets. And when you consider what's coming back, I'd expect that trend to continue. He's too good. 

    That being said, he could probably sneak into the 5th round in this year's draft, maybe? Tough to say because I doubt his combine numbers will be elite. He is an excellent college WR that does all the things you want at the position. 

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  3. So what's the consensus on the in-state class? Seems like there aren't a ton of elite+ prospects as compared to the last few years. However, I do notice that early in the rankings cycle they tend to underrate prospects from Texas, and a lot of guys end up shooting up after the spring.

    Turntine obviously the #1 overall target. Seems like he's been Flood's #1 guy for two cycles, and that he's reciprocating.

    Interesting to see four RBs in the Texas top 10. Do we know who we're prioritizing? Is it Osborne? 

    In 2026, there are four Texas kids in the top 32, 11 in the top 100, and 35 in the top 250 according to 247. 

    In 2025 there were nine Texas kids in the top 32, 19 in the top 100, and 29 in the top 250.

    I took a look at the top 50 in state to see where the depth is:

    Very deep at RB. There are 6 RBs in the top 50. Last cycle there were 2.

    As has been the trend, the state is exceptionally top-heavy at WR. 14 of the top 50 are WRs, and four are ATHs, which will likely become WRs.

    Only 6 OL in the top 50 - 3 OTs and 3 IOL.

    No elite QB prospects. Only the kid from Del Valle committed to Arizona State, who is at 124 nationally. We've got our guy so it doesn't matter, but that seems strange there's not at least one kid out there that's highly regarded. 

    One TE in the top 50, and he's ranked 49 in state and 373 nationally.

    On defense, there are 5 DLs in the top 50, but only Hola is a true DT prospect. We're gonna have to go out of state to get some guys, which means only signing 2 or 3 this cycle stresses the 26 cycle even more. 

    Only 1 Edge and only 3LBs in the top 50. 

    I'm very surprised at how thin the class is at CB and S. There's only one CB in the top 50, who comes in at 35 in Texas and 250 nationally. 

    Only two safeties in the top 50, with the highest ranked guy at 31 in-state and 208 nationally. So neither are high four stars.

    I can't tell if WRs are being overvalued and artificially suppressing the rankings of non-WRs. Or is it a really thin class - particularly at positions where we need numbers - OL, DT and LB? 

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  4. 19 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

    Who are the legacies? Lott and Finley?

    Seems like Lott is going to be highly ranked with everyone wanting him. I haven’t started following heavily so I can’t tell if Finley is in that same range or what. 

    Finley's in the top 100-150 in both on3 and 247, which are the two that I pay attention to. Seems he's legit. 

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  5. 3 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

     

    Given these comments and posting the guy’s stuff, I thought “who is his nemesis?” and clicked to view the ignored post. It didn’t disappoint. 

    1) The guy still has no grip on how recruiting works. It’s hard to be “wrong” when providing info and establishing that things change, and particularly around signing day. 

    2) The irony of citing guys as sources and then accidentally mocking those same people because the idiot doesn’t understand the intertwined nature between some of us is delicious. 

    3) To watch an admitted cuckhold call other people “bitch made” and “hoes” shows that, through all of his timult, he’s sadly learned nothing.

    4) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

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  6. 2 minutes ago, Funk Doctor Spock said:

    Bitch made 

     

     

     

    I have no doubts he's seen the ocean and 11 things surrounding him 

    Bobby has said they're taking an aggressive aapeoah to the portal this year and it's already lined up. 

    Gullette will get his turn at LB/Edge is this season. People forget he has a nasty injury his senior yewe. 

    Sark saw both QB'S and decided Lacey would fit better. Russell only got a bump because he committed to Bama. He'll get lost in shuffle at Bama with being behind (Milroe if he's smart to come back, and then Austin Mack ahead of him. Will he be patient enough, especially when they bring in a '26 QB?

    God this is delicious. Wrong again? Wow.  

    Nothing makes me hapoier than seeing you shit your pants hoe.

    On the one hand, I commend you for using multi-quote and consolidating this into a single post. 

    On the other hand, good luck with this post. 

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  7. 7 minutes ago, Texas Wahoo said:

    Each commit has an actual value, so while the start system makes it look like all four stars are the same, the class ranking is based on the recruit's actual ranking value, which can vary quite a bit even within each star level.  

    I understand, but it still doesn't seem to make much sense.  We have 9 in the top 100 (6 in the top 50) and 15 in the top 250. They have 7 in the top 100 (but all are in the top 50) and 14 in the the top 250. So I guess having three more top 100 commits puts us over the top. Whatever, I don't want to have to actually do math here. Just seems strange to me. 

  8. 9 minutes ago, NoName said:

    The next time "staff" actually land a big time player will be the first 

    I get he's pointing to the development of dudes over longer term but the specific coaches who developed those two guys, Non S&C category, are elsewhere now.

    I'm not sure what point you're trying to make in your first sentence. Position coaches don't recruit in a silo. They're supported by a staff. I can understand criticism of Baker the recruiter if we only land one DT, but it's a group effort. 

    But why wouldn't Kenny Baker get credit for Broughton and Collins' play this year? I've still got some concerns with Baker as a recruiter, but the unit's performance this year has exceeded almost everyone's expectations, and he should get some credit for that. 

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  9. 2 minutes ago, Davis Lane said:

    What a fuck up, man!

    During OTF stream Gerry says, "Terry to Texas!"

    And then they went to the Terry's announcement ceremony and Terry hadn't made the announcement yet.

    Gerry had to save face and say Hayes Fawcett already made it public.

    Good job Mr. Fawcett you idiot.

    It's a live stream with a public chat where the Fawcett post was being discussed. He had to acknowledge it. I seriously doubt M. Terry gives a shit. 

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