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Hookem2147

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  1. I think Saunier might be trending towards the draft. Throwing well on The Cape and has an interesting pitch mix. Weiner seemed to unlock something in the second half of the season. Any pick after round 10 can sign for up to $125k without counting towards the bonus pool MLB teams are allotted, so he could be in line for a six-figure signing bonus even as a late-round pick.
  2. Michigan 247 writer on Turntine (the last bullet point is peak 9.95) Last week, Michigan landed two of their top three overall tackle targets in four-star Malakai Lee and three-star Marky Walbridge. With top target Bear McWhorter also committed on the interior, the Wolverines (as we reported upon Lee's verbal) are in a position of power. One name who remains out there is Top100 John Turntine, who is expected to make his college decision on July 4th. A couple things on his recruitment: - It's believed that none of Turntine's four finalists know what he's going to do. After announcing his commitment date, he and his family/camp have gone radio silent and appear dead set on deliberating close to the vest before making a decision. - Michigan adding Lee and Walbridge (who are two clear tackles) made things more difficult but not impossible with Turntine as they've been pitching him as a prospect who could play anywhere along the line. Add in Ty Haywood and Andrew Babalola last cycle and Michigan's depth chart at tackle is a factor. - Texas, meanwhile, is in a position of relative desperation as far as wanting to add another tackle. They look like they'll still be the pick for Felix Ojo but after missing out on Zaden Krempin and Malakai Lee (after a late run) they will be able to pitch tackle or guard to Turntine with a clearer path to either position. - Last note comes from a great source: 'it could be any four of his finalists' Later added in the comments: "My personal read remains that he'll end up choosing Texas."
  3. IT IT is hearing from multiple sources Texas is trying to pick up the pace on Frisco athlete Jalen Lott. This is likely tied, at least in part, to Texas' trailing position for Kaydon Finley. We don't know how far this will go but it's a development in the right direction. Previously it seemed Texas was resigned to letting him go to USC or Oregon. At last check USC had the most aggressive offer on the table. Relative to this cycle (where costs are lower than last year), it's a big offer. Lott commits on July 8.
  4. Looking around some classes in the SEC and what the hell is happening at Auburn? https://www.on3.com/college/auburn-tigers/football/2026/commits/ I feel like we’ve barely heard their name connected to targets we are after in the southeast.
  5. Gerry mentioned over the weekend that we had the highest NIL offer on the table for James Johnson, so I don't think we are just sitting back and taking it on the chin.
  6. Maybe OTF has done it before and I missed it, but that’s the first time I’ve seen NIL referenced in the Finley recruitment.
  7. Full update from Florida On3 mod Yes I know the buzz thats been out there points to 4-star Kendall Guervil ending up at Texas when he commits on July 2. However, I heard today that he and UF remain in contact, and there is still a feeling on UF's end that they are still battling for him. Most of the info we've heard since he set his commitment date points to Texas. He's named them his No. 1 for a few months, and it's felt like him setting a commitment date while on his Texas OV is telling. Wouldn't say I've heard any sort of confidence or optimism yet on UF's end. Hell, Texas still is confident I'm told. Just passing along that I was told UF doesn't feel like they are out of it as they try to fight for him these last few days before his commitment date. I'm assuming NIL is what the key piece will have to be for this to turn another way. Will update if we hear anything more on this.
  8. IT Florida has had a rough time with DL recruiting in 2026 and there’s some talk they’re upping the NIL offer for Sunshine State four-star Kendall Guervil. We still believe Texas looks good here, but UF is desperate and could make this interesting ahead of his announcement this week.
  9. They've been big game hunting for years now, but this cycle does seem to be a notch higher with the amount of high-profile OOS guys. Last year, we had 7 top 100 players from Texas (Williams, Lockett, Phillips, Jackson, Terry, Barnes and Townsend). This cycle that number could be as few as 3-4. We were never getting Lee, Roseborough, Ojo, and Turntine, but that is who Gerry continually brought up as top targets when peppered with questions about OL recruiting all spring, so some got it stuck in their mind that those must be the most likely guys to end up in the class. Then, when a few go elsewhere, they wonder what happened. I also think some of what has happened has just been some shitty timing with a bunch of guys who probably weren't ending up here lining up their announcements all in a row.
  10. He also saved our ass several other times with outstanding catches. Winfield had 2-3 different instances where he dropped routine fly balls 100 feet in front of the fence, and also had a noodle arm.
  11. While we are at it, Easton Winfield was maybe the worst defensive outfielder I've ever seen at Texas.
  12. Looks like on 6/19 he confirmed there were 3 outstanding hi's, and he added 3 more hi's during the last official visit weekend. One of those was Calicut and I'm assuming Vodney Cleveland was another. So if Richard Wesley was a hi then that leaves 3 that haven't been announced, if he wasn't then there are 4 left.
  13. The roster numbers are going to be a mess for a few years because of all the grandfather rules for guys that signed prior to the house settlement. You can also designate guys as dudes who would have been cut, and I'm pretty sure they don't count against the 34-man limit for Texas or any school they transfer to (think dudes like Duplantier, etc.).
  14. I would have my eye on someone like Navarre, considering the lefty arms we've brought in.
  15. I think the word was LSU or Arkansas probably tampered.
  16. Pretty sure Florida wanted Cleveland and Guervil too so it has been a rough cycle for them on the DL if they miss on Henderson
  17. Few interesting snippets from Johnson about his decision from the Georgia on3 site
  18. The only guys I’ve seen them consistently use those phrases on are Okpala, Turntine, Guervil, Ojo, Carlton and Matthews, which is of course the last group to announce in these string of commitments. I don’t think Gerry ever blew smoke up our ass about Simeon or Lee. Only said stuff like “Texas is right there”. I don’t remember his stance on Calicut.
  19. Using 50/50 for a recruitment seems like such a 9.95er thing. I don’t doubt there are recruitments from time to time where a kid is actually torn but there is no way it happens as frequently as 9.95ers like to use that phrase.
  20. -The freshman receivers combining for 58 catches and 9 touchdowns feels a little aggressive. Maybe one of them ends up with 20 or more catches, but I have a tough time seeing two. I'd probably take away some of their catches and yards and add them to Mosley. -Moore's catches and yards seem about right, but I think he has more touchdowns (7 last year on 39 catches) -Can we get Will Randle a catch against UTEP for being Arch's friend? Maybe McJaggerson can hit him on a trick play pass?
  21. Coaches are going to continue to hoard pitching and carry fewer position players. Would rather have a lottery ticket arm than a 3rd string SS.
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