2024 Recruiting Board/Thread

[BWilk55]

Man, why is DT recruiting consistently such a struggle? Since Sark took over we have yet to sign a top-30 DT. 

On the other hand, we have the best d-line in the nation so something must be working.

Are we recruiting different traits that don't often get kids rated highly? 

Is Coach Bo just that good at development that he takes our 3-4 stars and turns out top NFL prospects?

Do we go to a completely different level when we do get a few 5 star DTs?

 

[Baron]

40-14 is a good game for recruits to watch

You would think that this game moves the recruiting needle. Next week is icing on the cake.

 

[TFloss32]

From IT today...

"Expect the Longhorns to be very active in the portal after this season. Very active. Likely more so than after the 2022 season."

 

[Basis Points]

From IT today...

"Expect the Longhorns to be very active in the portal after this season. Very active. Likely more so than after the 2022 season."

I expect this also implies several portal transfers out if they aren't seeing the field today.

 

[TFloss32]

I expect this also implies several portal transfers out if they aren't seeing the field today.

I didn't get the sense they were focusing on that part of it, but it obviously has to happen to a degree if you're bringing new pieces in.

 

[Austin Horn]

What’s up with Kobe Black? Did he make it in? 

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

What’s up with Kobe Black? Did he make it in? 

No he didn't.  He was always a maybe to make it in. He is expected in Dallas this week. 

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

What’s up with Kobe Black? Did he make it in? 

I think it's fair at this point to think he may not be coming here. The fact he is still looking around says a lot. 

 

[Austin Horn]

I think it's fair at this point to think he may not be coming here. The fact he is still looking around says a lot. 

Unfortunately I’m getting those vibes with him. 

 

[TXFF]

The big intangible for this game is that ou was totally embarrassed last year and should be highly motivated to show that it was a fluke. For that reason I expect the game to be fairly close, but they won't have enough to pull off the upset.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

The big intangible for this game is that ou was totally embarrassed last year and should be highly motivated to show that it was a fluke. For that reason I expect the game to be fairly close, but they won't have enough to pull off the upset.

Also, Sark used a lot time to prepare for Bama. Venables didn't have to prepare for anyone but Texas. He was thoroughly embarrassed last year and his seat will be red hot if we blow them out again. He's throwing the kitchen sink at us.

All that to say, we'll kick their asses again, but they'll put up a fight this year.

 

[TB14]

I think it's fair at this point to think he may not be coming here. The fact he is still looking around says a lot. 

Agreed. Something is fishy here. Happens for a guy or 2 every class. 

 

[BWilk55]

Agreed. Something is fishy here. Happens for a guy or 2 every class. 

Worth noting that this weekend trip to A&M for Black has been scheduled for a while now. The fact that he is reconsidering attending may actually be more of a positive sign for Texas, and not a negative. 

IT has also been reporting for a while now that he was probably not going to commit for a while and wanted to enjoy the process and take trips. He cancelled his LSU trip and is considering cancelling this one as well. If he does, he may as well go ahead and commit to Texas. If he does trip to CS this weekend, definitely worth paying attention to but I wouldn't yet be too concerned about it.

 

[Wayne]

Also, Sark used a lot time to prepare for Bama. Venables didn't have to prepare for anyone but Texas. He was thoroughly embarrassed last year and his seat will be red hot if we blow them out again. He's throwing the kitchen sink at us.

All that to say, we'll kick their asses again, but they'll put up a fight this year.

If you prepared and beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa, just use what worked their.  Beat their asses on the both lines of scrimmage.  If you do that, you win.  Texas is winning because of the lines.  Keeping our QB and RBs clean opening wholes.  The defense is snuffing out runs and getting after the QB.  If you do those things, the second half is yours.  

 

[Steelhammer]

If you prepared and beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa, just use what worked their.  Beat their asses on the both lines of scrimmage.  If you do that, you win.  Texas is winning because of the lines.  Keeping our QB and RBs clean opening wholes.  The defense is snuffing out runs and getting after the QB.  If you do those things, the second half is yours.  

What if we are behind 28-7 @ half but come back beat them 38-31. That would be sweet but I would sweating.

 

[Wayne]

What if we are behind 28-7 @ half but come back beat them 38-31. That would be sweet but I would sweating.

They ain't scoring 28 points in the first half on us.  They scored 20 in a whole game against Cincinnati and 28 against SMU.  And those are the two best teams they've played.  The two best.  Cincinnati and SMU are not good.

 

[TFloss32]

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[RickyFlair]

I think it's fair at this point to think he may not be coming here. The fact he is still looking around says a lot. 

I think he’s a silent commit….to US. 

 

[texbound]

I think he’s a silent commit….to US. 

I tend to agree with this.  I think the staff knows he is coming and are not pushing for him to make it official.