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We'll be fine at DL if we keep getting better each game. People need to accept that OL recruiting is 85% dog shit 3* recruits, but that 15% of the 4/5* actually do well, which is rare considering we only have like 5 combined right now. It's almost like if Flood actually recruited, you know, higher rates guys, we might actually produce an o-line that doesn't have a Connor Stroh taking up a scholarship. Also, Turntine isn't going to aggy. That's a dream for them. 

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Charlie Williams: Billy Napier’s Firing Could Put Florida Commits Back in Play for Texas

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Florida’s decision to part ways with head coach Billy Napier has created immediate ripple effects on the recruiting trail. Several Gator commits could re-evaluate their options, and Texas is among the programs that stand to benefit. The Longhorns were firmly in the mix for multiple blue-chip prospects now pledged to Florida. If any of them choose to reopen their recruitment, Texas could quickly move back into contention.

Kendall Guervil – Defensive Lineman

Guervil, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound four-star prospect, ranks as the No. 18 defensive lineman nationally. Texas was firmly in the picture before Guervil committed to Florida. If Texas decides to recruit another interior defensive lineman not named Jaimeon Winfield, Guervil could be an option. Right now, the Longhorns have four defensive linemen committed in the 2026 class — Corey Wells, James Johnson, Vodney Cleveland, and Dylan Berymon. Still, if the staff wants to add another big body in the middle, Guervil could be it.

Jareylan McCoy – Edge Rusher

With his length, athleticism, and relentless motor, McCoy would fit perfectly into the Texas defensive front if he reopens his recruitment following Napier’s firing. If Texas chooses to pursue him again, the staff could quickly get back in the fold with the explosive edge defender.

Heze Kent – Tight End / Offensive Tackle

Listed as a tight end but likely to move to tackle in college, Kent brings a rare combination of size and athleticism at 6-foot-6, 265 pounds. He’s rated the No. 12 tight end nationally, yet his frame and movement skills make him a natural fit for the offensive line. If Texas looks to add another lineman in the 2026 class, Kent’s physical traits and upside make him an intriguing target. His versatility could make him one of the more valuable late additions should he revisit his commitment status.

 

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On 10/19/2025 at 8:53 PM, satyanash said:

Heze Kent – Tight End / Offensive Tackle

Listed as a tight end but likely to move to tackle in college, Kent brings a rare combination of size and athleticism at 6-foot-6, 265 pounds. He’s rated the No. 12 tight end nationally, yet his frame and movement skills make him a natural fit for the offensive line. If Texas looks to add another lineman in the 2026 class, Kent’s physical traits and upside make him an intriguing target. His versatility could make him one of the more valuable late additions should he revisit his commitment status.

Sounds like another project. Great frame to grow into as an OT, but we don’t have the best development track record on the OL. Another Goosby seems best case scenario. 

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It won't matter. Flood will be gone. Someone has to take the fall for this, and since the o-line is two FR, a RS-SOPH, two upperclassmen guards trying to play Center, and a senior, that's all on Flood for not developing what he recruited, which is almost identical to his two years at Bama, but he got to coach Doug Marrone's players, while someone else got to coach players Flood recruited who eventually transfered, busted, and had two first rounders. 

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13 hours ago, William Bludworth said:

It won't matter. Flood will be gone. Someone has to take the fall for this, and since the o-line is two FR, a RS-SOPH, two upperclassmen guards trying to play Center, and a senior, that's all on Flood for not developing what he recruited, which is almost identical to his two years at Bama, but he got to coach Doug Marrone's players, while someone else got to coach players Flood recruited who eventually transfered, busted, and had two first rounders. 

And both those 1st rounders were 5* I think. 

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3 hours ago, Atticus said:

Pretty sure Doug Marrone was hired to replace Flood, but don't let facts get in the way of a good narrative.

Flood replaced Brent Key

You are pig wrestling, which is fruitless, unless you're the pig. All you get is muddy, as there is no winning. Meanwhile, the pig enjoys it. 

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17 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

You are pig wrestling, which is fruitless, unless you're the pig. All you get is muddy, as there is no winning. Meanwhile, the pig enjoys it. 

Even worse because there’s zero chance you’ll end up with bacon.

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Are we at the point where we are wishcasting for a new OL coach? Because I have some thoughts and none of them are reasonable or well informed. This seems like the thread for that kind of speculation. 

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13 minutes ago, Park Gothic said:

Are we at the point where we are wishcasting for a new OL coach? Because I have some thoughts and none of them are reasonable or well informed. This seems like the thread for that kind of speculation. 

 

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4 hours ago, Bevo14 said:

And both those 1st rounders were 5* I think. 

They were. JC Latham and Evan Neal. Latham wasn't even coached on the line because Flood was here and Latham didn't start until his JR year, and then went pro. Neal started as a FR, but as a guard. He was a FR AA before moving to RT where he struggled, then Flood left and he was moved to LT where he earned AA and All-SEC. 

Three OL players from that 2019 class are still in college and all transferred, outside of the Evan Neal.

He only took two in 2020 and both transferred and are still in college.

 2021 he took 4, and only one was drafted in Latham, while the other three all transferred, one to Syracuse,  one transferred/retired (Tommy Brockermeyer), and his brother, James is at his third school at Miami. 

Basicallly erase the 2020-2021 classes outside of recruiting since he didn't coach them, and the one he did was for 1 season (2020). He gets no credit for these two. No credit for Neal, either, since he was basically his Banks, and then put him at the wrong position (shocker, I know), left, and then whomever coached next put him at his preferred position. 

Flood is a joke. 

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Are we at the point where we are wishcasting for a new OL coach? Because I have some thoughts and none of them are reasonable or well informed. This seems like the thread for that kind of speculation. 

Flood can’t keep his job after this. There’s just no way.

Wonder if first crack goes to the former Stanford and Michigan OL coach currently on staff as an analyst whose name I’m forgetting at the moment.
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1 minute ago, Red Five said:


Flood can’t keep his job after this. There’s just no way.

Wonder if first crack goes to the former Stanford and Michigan OL coach currently on staff as an analyst whose name I’m forgetting at the moment.

Tim Drevno

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10 minutes ago, Red Five said:


Flood can’t keep his job after this. There’s just no way.

Wonder if first crack goes to the former Stanford and Michigan OL coach currently on staff as an analyst whose name I’m forgetting at the moment.

If he hires that guy then just be prepared for a 40 million buyout. 

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23 minutes ago, Red Five said:


Flood can’t keep his job after this. There’s just no way.

Wonder if first crack goes to the former Stanford and Michigan OL coach currently on staff as an analyst whose name I’m forgetting at the moment.

My point is less that Flood should keep his job and more that we should move that tangent to the Coaching Staff thread or the Texas O Line thread. 

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3 hours ago, closetojumping said:

You are pig wrestling, which is fruitless, unless you're the pig. All you get is muddy, as there is no winning. Meanwhile, the pig enjoys it. 

Didn't realize who he quoted, I have that guy on ignore

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9 hours ago, Atticus said:

Pretty sure Doug Marrone was hired to replace Flood, but don't let facts get in the way of a good narrative.

Flood replaced Brent Key

 

 

You're correct, I got them mixed up. Regardless, Marrone was stuck with shit, while Flood benefitted from Key's recruits.  

 

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6 hours ago, closetojumping said:

You are pig wrestling, which is fruitless, unless you're the pig. All you get is muddy, as there is no winning. Meanwhile, the pig enjoys it. 

Should we, uh, point out all of your dumbassary? We could write a novel larger than the Odyssey and the Illiad on it. But you keep wrestling that pig, sport. 

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2 hours ago, Atticus said:

Didn't realize who he quoted, I have that guy on ignore

Yeah, we're all sure you didn't realize it when 

1) my name is on it

2) if you have me on ignore it shows to the right not only my name, but also....you guessed it, poster ignored. You don't have to lie, dumbass. 

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