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27 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

I forgot Hiestand had left ND. THat's the guy I was thinking of. He'd definitely be the one we'd want. 

I've had this conversation on the board with someone previously. It was pointed out to me that he went back to the NFL to get enough time to get his pension and then retired. Obviously, I'd like to get him as well, but it sounded like he's done.

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28 minutes ago, IDIOTsavant said:

I've had this conversation on the board with someone previously. It was pointed out to me that he went back to the NFL to get enough time to get his pension and then retired. Obviously, I'd like to get him as well, but it sounded like he's done.

Chicago fired him last season. My sources say he has unfinished business to take care of. 

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3 hours ago, HenryJames said:

I’d prefer he bring Harry Hiestand.

Harry went back to the NFL so he could get his pension and retire. Hell, he was retired his last year with the Bears. 
 

* I should have read to the end of the thread. Anyways - yeah Hiestand was a huge disappointment in his second run with the Bears.

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Random question - I was discussing the Bruce Feldman book Meat Market with a friend, and it brought to mind how big Hargrave Military Academy, BYU online classes, and other "creative" ways to help get kids eligible used to be.  I feel like these were much more prevalent pre-2010 and I never hear about them anymore.  Is that true?  If so, are high schools just better at keeping kids eligible?  Did conferences loosen their standards?  TIA.  

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29 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

Harry went back to the NFL so he could get his pension and retire. Hell, he was retired his last year with the Bears. 
 

* I should have read to the end of the thread. Anyways - yeah Hiestand was a huge disappointment in his second run with the Bears.

Exactly this. He didn't do shit. Would prefer to let someone else take over. 

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The Stampede: Texas' Top 10 most wanted 2022 in-state prospects

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Texas added another member to the 2021 class in the last week following a Christmas commitment from Keithron Lee. As the Longhorns move closer to finishing off the 2021 group, it’s time to turn an eye to the 2022 cycle. While the Longhorns once looked to be off to a fast start with the current junior class, they’ve had to pretty much start from scratch after some setbacks in the fall.

Horns247 will be introducing readers to the 2022 class starting this week with a more in-depth look at each position, but starting off with a big board will serve as a good primer. In this week’s edition of The Stampede, Horns247’s weekly gathering of recruiting intel, we break down the top 10 biggest targets on the board for the Longhorns in 2022 and discuss where Texas stands as of now.

Austin Westlake QB Cade Klubnik OR Cypress Bridgeland QB Conner Weigman

Quarterback is an important position for Texas to nail in the 2022 group. The Longhorns scored a commitment from No. 1 overall prospect Quinn Ewers in the summer, but now they will have to look elsewhere following the short-lived commitment of the Southlake Carroll gunslinger. Luckily for Mike Yurcich and Tom Herman, the state of Texas isn’t short on passers. I could have just listed the quarterback position in general here, but it’s likely that Texas is going to find its man in one of Klubnik or Weigman. Neither are ranked as high as Ewers, but the gulf between the group isn’t as wide as you’d anticipate. Texas sits in a good position for both passers with some natural ties. Klubnik is close to home at Westlake, and despite growing up in a family of Texas A&M alums, he is fond of Texas and close with Sam Ehlinger. Weigman said on multiple occasions that Texas is a childhood favorite for the dual-sport star. Based on the talent and performances in their junior seasons, Texas wouldn’t go wrong landing either of these passers. Texas recruited this position well under Tom Herman, but there needs to be another infusion of big talent in 2022.

Klein Cain RB Jaydon Blue

One of the top running backs in the country, Blue had a lot of interest in Texas with what looked like some serious momentum in the summer. In checking recently with a source near the four-star back, I was told there is still considerable interest in the Longhorns by Blue and he was keeping a close eye on the coaching situation with Tom Herman in December. Blue has a great relationship with both Bryan Carrington and Stan Drayton, and assistant running backs coach Brandon Harris has been a factor in this recruitment as well. It speaks volumes that Blue still has a high interest in Texas despite its struggles. The Longhorns will have to take on some heavyweight programs for Blue, but Texas is still very much in the thick of things.

Frisco Liberty WR Evan Stewart

The priority for Texas is adding dynamic playmaking ability and Stewart shows that in spades. The dynamic deep threat and TikTok superstar seemed like a lock for the Longhorns when Quinn Ewers was on board. Where do things stand now? I was told that Stewart still feels some ties to Ewers, but he’s also still high on Texas. Florida, Oregon, Tennessee and Penn State are other schools I’ve heard about in the mix for Stewart, but Jay Valai has been doing a phenomenal job keeping Texas in it for the big play receiver. Stewart is one of several big targets at the receiver position, but he’s arguably the most important uncommitted target on the board for the Longhorns.

Humble Summer Creek OL Kelvin Banks

Offensive line is a major position of need, and Banks represents one of the top talents in the country. The good news for the Longhorns is that they are likely in the top group for the Houston-area tackle, but the bad news is they will have a tough opponent in Texas A&M. The Aggies are the favorite for Banks, and a strong season with a great performance by their offensive line will help Texas A&M offensive line coach Josh Henson and Jimbo Fisher in pursuit of the big-bodied tackle. Herb Hand’s back is against the wall following his performance in the 2021 class, and he needs to strike back in a big way in the 2022 group that is talented but has less depth than 2021.

Arlington Bowie OL Devon Campbell

Texas offered Campbell early and recruited him as hard as anyone since that time. The Longhorns opened a big lead early and almost secured a commitment. Since that time, programs like Oklahoma, LSU and Alabama have been coming on strong for Campbell, but Texas appears to still hold a slight edge. Campbell looks to be a guard at the next level, but his lofty ranking and talented skillset are a must-have for a Texas roster that needs players who can come in and play early up front.

Duncanville DE Omari Abor

Abor represents some of the highest pro-upside in the state, and he should be a threat to make an instant impact as soon as he reaches college. Where will that be? Texas is definitely in the mix, but the Longhorns sit in third place at best behind Ohio State and Oklahoma. The Sooners have been on Abor longer than Texas and I was told that Quinn Ewers makes it a point to contact him every day on behalf of Ohio State. Fit and development are going to be big for Abor, so Texas can sell the success of Joseph Ossai a bit. Oscar Giles and Chris Ash will have to get creative to land a true difference maker in Abor.

Cy-Park LB Harold Perkins

Perkins will be a major target for every school in the country, and Texas was early to offer the dynamic Houston athlete. Coleman Hutzler is one of the best recruiters on the Texas staff, and sources tell Horns247 that he’s been doing a great job with Perkins. LSU will be tough to beat, but Texas is at least in position to make a move. The Longhorns will have to slug it out with some of the top programs in the nation for Perkins, but the performance of Hutzler in his first cycle should give Texas fans some confidence when it comes to the recruiting trail.

North Shore CB Denver Harris

Sources were bullish on Texas and its standing with Harris during the summer, but the intel is a little fuzzier following Texas struggles in the fall. Ohio State and LSU are the programs we continue to hear about when it comes to Harris with schools like Alabama in the mix as well. Jay Valai is working hard to win over the state’s top cornerback, but there is probably some work to be done at the moment.

Plano John Paul II DB Terrance Brooks

Brooks isn’t ranked quite as high as several others on this list, but sources in Austin are high on the potential of the private school safety. When we talked with Brooks during the early fall, Texas was performing as well as anyone in the race for Brooks, and Chris Ash is keeping the pressure up on him. Texas A&M, LSU and Oklahoma are three other schools I’ve heard mentioned for Brooks, and his father Chet Brooks is a former Aggie. Brooks keeps quiet, but Texas is in firm standing and it seems like there could be a ways to go before he pulls the trigger.

Spearman ATH Brenen Thompson OR Lexington ATH Jarred Kerr

Kerr and Thompson are both valued by the staff for different reasons. Thompson’s blinding 10.32 speed is tough to find in recruits, and he could be used as a kick return specialist and a slot receiver with the versatility to play running back too. Kerr is probably more of a straight projection to safety than anything else, but he does have some offensive versatility. Thompson recently released a Top 12 that included Texas. Oklahoma and Alabama are expected to be the biggest competition, and Clemson should make things interesting after just recently entering the race. Texas A&M, Oklahoma and TCU are also expected to be the main sources of contention for the Longhorns for the central Texas athlete.

 

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On 12/29/2020 at 3:12 PM, texifornia said:

Pretty sure this kid grew up pulling for aggy, so we'd need an ace recruiter on the case to win out. So... yeah

Not sure this is true. I've heard he's a really good kid and is pretty wide open. He might get a push toward A&M from the Atascocita coaching staff, but I think that's the only headwind UT has here. Obviously, Bama has a lot to sell to OL as well, but I don't think we're fighting a childhood allegiance by any means.

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On 12/31/2020 at 8:32 PM, texifornia said:

https://247sports.com/player/samuel-okunlola-46102277/

I interrupt my NYE viewing of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to bring you this message

On the one hand - who? On the other hand, the staff has had some pretty strong evals on less heralded DL.

Edit: Full offer list is a little better than I realized but not great. Have to like a guy with ivy/West Point offers though.

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14 minutes ago, ChampionshipLevelPiss said:

Trying not to get my hopes up here, but... 

 

Some more long-form info...

"I've heard the news," Ewers said. "I'm rocking with my guys at Ohio State. Obviously, success comes into account and they've had a lot of success. I want to be apart of something like that."

Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is rumored to be the next head coach.

"I've visited with Sark a few times just to chop it up," Ewers said. "He's a cool guy."

https://www.hookem.com/story/recruiting/2021/01/02/former-texas-commit-quinn-ewers-reacts-tom-herman-firing/4113964001/

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