2019 Recruiting Board/Thread

[okiehorn]

I dont think it's going to be a test.  ISU also will be without the QB.

Well then, That will make 3 games that are against Duds. Still wont be proof to me that they are a top 4 team. I dont know much about ISU football, just that they are tough at home and beat sooners last year. Oh and have a badass coach 

 

[Eastexhorn]

Maybe it’s just cuz I Hate OU since I live here and deal with there BS everyday but I don’t believe they are solid. This week in Aimes will be a test. And no matter how you look at it, losing heisman hopefully Rodney Anderson hurts em. Sermon is no Anderson 

IMO Iowa St. holds them to 50 or40 pots.

 

[TexExSpur]

Well then, That will make 3 games that are against Duds. Still wont be proof to me that they are a top 4 team. I dont know much about ISU football, just that they are tough at home and beat sooners last year. Oh and have a badass coach 

It's simply a game they'll win though I do think they'll be held in check.   Kyler is raw. Winning is not as hard as Tom likes to lead on.

They'll have a blast running jet sweps on Orlando if the Horns dont hurry up and get their shit in order as well as get penetration on the DL. 

 

[Texas2725]

DKR took a 1-9 team that he inherited and by year two was playing in the Cotton Bowl as the No. 4 team in the country.

With no scholarship limits.  Different time and era and very different rules.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

With no scholarship limits.  Different time and era and very different rules.

The rules were the same for everyone, just like today.

 

[Coot]

Mack Brown as a head coach went:

Appalachian State: 6-5 in one season.

Tulane: 1-10, 4-7, 6-6 in three seasons.

North Carolina: 1-10, 1-10, 6-4-1, 7-4, before turning it around there.

He had 8 bad to mediocre seasons before he hit his stride as a head coach. I'm just saying that all successful head coaches are not immediate successes.

 

[Texas2725]

The rules were the same for everyone, just like today.

The rules are the same today, 85 scholarships max.  Texas stockpiled 5 star talent that rarely played in Royal's prime that would have otherwise gone elsewhere if he had the same restrictions then as now.  Playing field wasn't nearly as level then as now.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not at all impressed with how Herman is doing so far, which makes me sick to type, but I'm hoping like hell he can get it turned around this weekend.

 

[North Texas Golfer]

The rules are the same today, 85 scholarships max.  Texas stockpiled 5 star talent that rarely played in Royal's prime that would have otherwise gone elsewhere if he had the same restrictions then as now.  Playing field wasn't nearly as level then as now.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not at all impressed with how Herman is doing so far, which makes me sick to type, but I'm hoping like hell he can get it turned around this weekend.

My point is that back then, all the teams played by the same rules so the playing field was level for everyone in that era. No one had an advantage that wasn't also available to any other team that wanted to do the same thing. Other teams could have done the same thing that DKR did. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Mack Brown as a head coach went:

Appalachian State: 6-5 in one season.

Tulane: 1-10, 4-7, 6-6 in three seasons.

North Carolina: 1-10, 1-10, 6-4-1, 7-4, before turning it around there.

He had 8 bad to mediocre seasons before he hit his stride as a head coach. I'm just saying that all successful head coaches are not immediate successes.

While I like the point you're trying to make here, the comparison is skewed by the locations.

Tulane – hard for anyone win there.

UNC – Hoops school that had seldom won much in football. 

Appalachian State is the only place he coached where they had won some before he got there.

 

[Texas2725]

My point is that back then, all the teams played by the same rules so the playing field was level for everyone in that era. No one had an advantage that wasn't also available to any other team that wanted to do the same thing. Other teams could have done the same thing that DKR did. 

I guess I'm saying TCU, Baylor, Rice, Tech etc. weren't able to afford to stockpile scholarship players nor were kids as attracted to go there to begin with.  I'm not disagreeing that anyone could do it, but we were a bit more attractive to kids and we could afford it.  Regardless, doesn't change the fact Herman needs to turn things around asap or this season could be in big trouble.

 

[MikeV73]

2 or 3 more wins than last year I mean . 

Got it...thought you wanted 3-4 wins for the season.  That is a doable goal at least

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Buford (GA) RB Derrian Brown confirms he will officially visit Texas this weekend. 

 

[Slimer]

Hamm says Shepherd will be in Austin this weekend.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

Mack Brown as a head coach went:

Appalachian State: 6-5 in one season.

Tulane: 1-10, 4-7, 6-6 in three seasons.

North Carolina: 1-10, 1-10, 6-4-1, 7-4, before turning it around there.

He had 8 bad to mediocre seasons before he hit his stride as a head coach. I'm just saying that all successful head coaches are not immediate successes.

Mack Brown's start at Texas

9-3

9-5

11-2

11-2

Smart at Georgia

8-5

13-2

2-0

Urban Meyer

Bowling Green

8-3

9-3

Utah

10-2

12-0

Flordia

9-3

13-1

9-4

13-1

Ohio State

12-0

12-2

14-1

Bobby Bowden

Howard

8-1

8-1

WVU

8-3

7-4

8-3

FSU

5-6

10-2 

8-3

Chris Peterson

Boise State

12-1

11-2

Washington

8-6

7-6

12-2

Dabo Sweeney

4-3

9-5

6-7

10-4

Bo Schembachler

Michigan

8-3

9-1

11-1

Steve Spurrier

Flordia

9-2

10-2

9-4

Bear Bryant

aggy

1-9

7-2-1

8-0-1

Bama

5-4-1

7-2-1

8-1-2

I could list several more. Bottom line elite coaches get it done.... The data is clear. We will know very soon if Herman is the coach for Texas.

 

[Slimer]

I'll give you guys a name I really like:  Gus Malzhan.  That offense would be deadly in the Big 12, he calls the plays and gets it done in the SEC West, would probably retain Hand, and always has good defenses (especially up front), and could probably bring some elite recruiters.  Seems like his relationship with administration is shaky at best as well.  I would love it if that could happen.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

I'll give you guys a name I really like:  Gus Malzhan.  That offense would be deadly in the Big 12, he calls the plays and gets it done in the SEC West, would probably retain Hand, and always has good defenses (especially up front), and could probably bring some elite recruiters.  Seems like his relationship with administration is shaky at best as well.  I would love it if that could happen.

That seems to be the name many are throwing around.. Might be a good hire..

 

[Rotty22]

i can't believe there is talk about replacing the coach already.  i'll state what i stated for strong.  herman needs to get his players at the leadership positions, i.e. upperclassman.  he needs 4 or 5 years.  too much coaching turnover is not good for the program.

yes, it sucks we lost game one.  yes, we should have hung 50 on tulsa.  this is the first year in 3 that we didn't have a true freshman qb starting.

 

[DMAC]

Started counting the number times Herman says "really really".

12 times this afternoon in his PC and all I was thinking each time was Herman is really really full of shit

His response to the question about how some fans hate his arrogance and never admits to staff mistakes?  "I love our fans"   F this guy.

 

[Baron]

Really, really should be a drinking game. lol

 

[CharcoalPuppy]

i can't believe there is talk about replacing the coach already.  i'll state what i stated for strong.  herman needs to get his players at the leadership positions, i.e. upperclassman.  he needs 4 or 5 years.  too much coaching turnover is not good for the program.

yes, it sucks we lost game one.  yes, we should have hung 50 on tulsa.  this is the first year in 3 that we didn't have a true freshman qb starting.

It's ridiculous Rotty22.  It's what happens when football becomes like a religion to people.  It's a game. That's all it will ever be.  Lighten up a little and I'm saying that as a cynical glass half empty asshole that I am.