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  1. 17 hours ago, Hornlover said:

    I dont see how we expect to compete in the SEC if we dont do what it takes to get guys like this. 

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  2. 10 minutes ago, RGBIII said:

    I have been to Oregon multiple times, that flight is a fucking bitch. I couldnt imagine making it multiple times per year

    My cousin went to Oregon. He was the type that needed a change of scenery and an experience completely unique from where he came from. He loved it, but the flights completely wore him out. I get it if you're from California but even then southern CA is a long flight. 

  3. 2 minutes ago, victory88 said:

    The same guy that left us out of his top 2?  I just feel like Banks' family or coaches are feeding Gerry and the guys at IT what they want to hear.  

    As for Dewberry, he's close to a lot of the aggy commits and leans.  He's close with Perkins, Green, Anderson and a bunch of the Houston guys.  His family is also close to Kenyon Green's family.  He's the least likely of any of the OL prospects in my opinion.

    Honestly, we need to find a few juco guys, portal guys like Calvin Anderson and Donald Hawkins.  I know that's easier said than done, but we need some grown men with physical and mental maturity.  Those type of guys have talent and know they need to showcase it at a big school to get more notice from scouts.  I would put 100% effort in bringing in 4-5 guys like this on top of the incoming high school recruits.  We need to throw numbers at the position at this point and hope we can get a few to hit.  Flood needs to sell his resume.  If he can't get elite talent with his experience to come here, then I'm at a loss of words.  I've just see multiple coaches over multiple cycles struggle to recruit that position to Texas.

    Keep in mind I didnt say we have a great shot with Banks or anything like that. I just dont think he ends up at Oregon and I think he's actually willing to listen to our pitch. @RGBIII has clearly been talking to the same people as me. Sometimes life happens and you start to second guess going to BFE Oregon. I'm also skeptical about the thumb drive. I'd just be surprised if its as heavy as has been rumored. I'd think they have a heavier one waiting for him once he signs and shows up to campus. 

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  4. 1 hour ago, Best served cold said:

    So what have you heard about Dewberry that makes you think he's gone? Wasn't he a lean back in the summer? Do you think he's going the way of K. Green?

    Dewberry has never even been close to a Texas lean. He likes Texas in a "sure its fun to visit during my recruitment" way. I thought aggy to begin with and I still do but I dont really know. I just know I dont even want him on campus this weekend. He's part of a group of top recruits that talk a lot, we have to court him.

    I cant say either way on Banks, but he certainly has sincere interest in Texas. I don't think he ends up at Oregon. I think we get Campbell. No clue on Neto, Greene, or Agbo. I consider our two committed guys to be solid depth additions but nothing to get excited about. 

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  5. 3 minutes ago, RaysBoomBoomRoom said:

    Thanks. @Barbacoa, was there nothing on the defensive coaching tidbit they mentioned?

     

    The story of the week — well, other than Bo Davis’ well-received tirade — is health. Since IT has been doing practice notes over the last 10 years we can’t recall this much injury uncertainty heading into a game. Along with bruised egos, there are a number of guys who are maybe for Saturday. The good news is, not a lot of players are sure to be out at this point, and some players who were held out earlier in the week returned today.

    Health concerns necessarily alter practice format. Some guys have briefly switched positions to shore up depth; the coaches are not worried about pace as much as teaching; they did more 7 on 7 than in recent weeks; etc.

    IT would predict Casey Thompson gets the nod to start this week but also that Hudson Card will likely play. Either way, KU will be planning to see both.

    Kansas could catch Texas at a better place (in Lawrence) but not at a better time. Unless….the team responds positively to the Bo Davis outburst having become public. Then it could be a very bad time. We get the sense Davis’ viral oration might have been a wake-up call to the players — not just from Davis himself but the support he received nearly unanimously from football people and fans alike.

    As an example of a possibly re-focused team, we would have privately predicted a couple players to miss time on Saturday who may actually play now.

    Sark left it up to the players to determine the fate of the player who released the video.
     

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    A lot of these players have to know they’re playing for the chance to finish their degree at a school like Texas, or that they won’t have nearly as good of football prospects once they’re in the portal.

    Regarding the player in question, yesterday I mentioned the player was “known.” That player did not practice today and we have the portal article ready to go, but there might be some echo chamber involved with the name we’re hearing. It is not one of the convenient names fans attach to everything that ails the program. But, we wouldn’t release the player’s name even if we knew it for 100% rather than 90%.

    And while we’re not releasing names, IT has heard the program has reached out to a former college DC to offer some assistance with self-scouting/scouting. We haven’t been able to confirm it to a satisfactory level but we believe this known DC, though not well-known DC, has been assisting the last week or so. To be clear, we’re not reporting it as fact, but it’s a good morsel to chew on while we work to confirm it. If it’s true, it sends a positive message about Sark and Pete Kwiatkowski.

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  6. 7 minutes ago, turtlepond said:

    Just hearsay, but coworker’s son plays at Frisco Liberty. I asked my coworker today, and his son said Stewart is for sure committed to aggy, fwiw. 
    I think it’s safe to assume that’s correct, and move on. Also, apparently Stewart is in an “alternative schooling program”, and coworker still insists that failed drug tests were the primary reason he was kicked off the team. 
    Don’t shoot the messenger…

    Wouldnt be surprised if he's "committed". But he's still in play. 

  7. Inside Texas checks in with top 2022 OL target Kelvin Banks, offers the latest from 2023 Isaiah Robinson, and speaks with newest OL offer Nate Kibble. Enjoy the evening news.

    OL Kelvin Banks, Shadow Creek (Humble, TX) (OREGON) – 2022:

    The 6-foot-5, 315-pound On3 consensus five-star and No. 27 overall prospect is keeping the Horns close. The Oregon pledge was set to see College Station last weekend, but didn’t make the trip. He fully intends on making it to Austin on Saturday.

    “Texas stays on me,” said Banks. “Coach Sarkisian and coach Flood just want me to stay closer to home. They say I could come in and play early and not have to wait.”

    He remains solid to the Ducks and coach Mario Cristobal, who texts Banks daily. But the idea of playing closer to home, where his family and friends can watch him, is becoming more of a possibility.

    Right now, he’s trying to improve his own game.

    “I really want to improve my technique,” Banks said. “I’m focused on being a better leader for my teammates. I want to bring that mentality to college.”

    Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU are pushing the most. The Tigers are still trying to get him back to Baton Rouge. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Aggies try to reschedule his visit.

    For now, the Horns are holding their own in this pursuit. A strong showing by the Longhorns on Saturday could go a long way in these sweepstakes.

    OL Isaiah Robinson, Lamar (Arlington, TX) – 2023

    Texas needs tackles. Isaiah Robinson fits the profile.

    At 6-foot-7, 278 pounds, the 2023 On300 prospect keeps in touch with the Texas staff as he continues to fill out his frame.

    “For Texas, I just really loved the campus when I was there in the summer,” Robinson said. “Austin looks like a pretty cool place to be. They have a top theater program and that’s what I want to major in. I want to be an actor. Coach Flood is just a cool guy. He wanted to come over and meet my parents at the camp. He stopped what he was doing to come meet them and that was big to me. I’m actually coming down to Austin this weekend for the game.”

    One thing that stands out for the Horns is Kyle Flood.

    “He always sends me text messages and a Hook’ Em afterwards,” said Robinson. “Sometimes they’re motivational, sometimes it’s just how you doing, and sometimes it’s about the team. He also has a good track record of putting guys in the NFL.”

    Some of the schools standing out early are Texas, Baylor, USC, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M. He’s seen College Station a few times as well. His plans are set for the next few weeks.

    “I’ll be at Texas this weekend,” said Robinson. “We may go to Texas Tech next week, and we’re definitely going to Baylor on November 27th.”

    Texas looks good here, and I expect Texas Tech to be involved. Him and his family got to know Joey McGuire at Baylor and are interested in what he has to say in Lubbock.

    But for UT, the search for offensive tackles continues and they’re building a great bond here with the Arlington native.

    OL Nate Kibble, Atascocita (Humble, TX) – 2024:

    At 6-foot-3, 290 pounds, the sophomore is the latest from the OL factory known as Atascocita. Sam Cosmi, Kenyon Green, and Kam Dewberry are a few of Coach Moses’ best prospects recently. Kibble knows he’s next.

    “It been fun learning on the go but it’s a fun process,” said Kibble about early recruiting. “Just want to find a place like home.”

    With four offers including Texas, Houston, Texas State, and UTSA, his stock will only rise. The Horns are attacking these early evaluations.

    “(Texas) told me they were going to keep looking at me,” said Kibble. “I have work to do but they like the way I play and I can’t wait to get better.”

    His teammate and fellow O-linemen, Kam Dewberry, is showing Kibble the ropes, just like bringing him to Austin for the first game of 2021.

    “Kam (Dewberry) told us he still undecided, but I came to UT when they played Louisiana week 1,” Kibble said. “The atmosphere is crazy there. Everyone was a Texas fan.”

    Of note: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian will be at the South Oak Cliff game tomorrow night. The Bears are full of dudes like Jamyri Cauley, Kyron Chambers, and Jayvon Thomas.

    EDIT (4:37pm):

    On3's Scott Schrader reports Larry Turner-Gooden will be back in Austin for an UOV on Saturday. He took his official to UT on October 16th. Good news getting the Bishop Alemany (Mission Hills, CA) defensive back on campus.

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  8. Just now, Thiefery said:

    how are the  current committed guys doing so far?  Hear any rumblings of de commits (other than Winfield)?

    I havent heard anything negative. Stewart is still in play for us. I still like our chances with Campbell. Dont know what to think about Banks. I'm not hitting the panic button yet, but I know where it is if its time to push it. Frustrating day. 

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