2015 Recruiting Season is in full swing

[texasdobbs]

There you go.... I guess it's time to move on...

 

[shotime73]

— Twitter API (@twitterapi) November 7, 2011

that was expected

 

[Juan]

say ummm Juan? do you have a list at the other prospects that Texas has a good legitmate shot at????

Dead period ends Jan. 15

Signing day Feb. 4

Jan. 16 Visitors

Holton Hill (Houston Lamar) 

Kris Boyd[SIZE=14.4444446563721px] (Gilmer) [/SIZE]

Nick Brossette (Baton Rouge, La./University Lab)  - committed to LSU

[SIZE=14.4444446563721px]Kirk Johnson[/SIZE][SIZE=14.4444446563721px] (San Jose, CA/Valley Christian) [/SIZE][SIZE=14.4444446563721px] -- Committed to Texas[/SIZE]

Louis Brown (Burton) -- Committed to Texas

[SIZE=14.4444446563721px]Patrick Vahe[/SIZE][SIZE=14.4444446563721px] (Euless) -- Committed to Texas[/SIZE]

(maybe) Jamile Johnson (South Oak Cliff) -- Committed to Texas
(maybe) Ronnie Major (Huntsville)  -- Committed to Texas
 
Jan. 23 Visitors

Kai Locksley (Baltimore, Md./Gilman)  - committed to FSU

Deandre Baker (Miami, Fla./Northwestern)  - committed to Georgia

Mark Fields (Cornelius, N.C./Hough)

Soso Jamabo (Plano West)

Matthew Merrick (Cistercian Prep) -- Committed to Texas (as a grayshirt)

Anthony Wheeler (Skyline)-- Committed to Texas

Cameron Townsend (Ridge Point) -- Committed to Texas 

Charles Omenihu (Rowlett) -- Committed to Texas

Du'Vonta Lampkin (Cy Falls) -- Committed to Texas

DeShon Elliott (Rockwall/Heath) -- Committed to Texas

Tristian Houston (Galena Park North Shore)  -- Committed to Texas
Breckyn Hager (Westlake) -- Committed to Texas 
Jan. 30 Visitors

Sheldrick Redwine (Miami, Fla./Killian)  - committed to Louisville

Drew Richmond (Memphis, Tenn./University) - committed to Ole Miss

Xavier Lewis (Reserve, La./East St. John) - Committed to LSU

John Burt (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) 

Visits have not been set

Damarkus Lodge[SIZE=14.4444446563721px] (Cedar Hill) [/SIZE]

Carlos Strickland (Skyline)

 

[Juan]

— Twitter API (@twitterapi) November 7, 2011

 

[Juan]

Soso Jambo is visiting TAMU this weekend.

Will have two OVs left. Does Texas have a shot at one of the remaining visits?

OB says yes

Scout says we should be the favorites as long as he visits.  However, distance was one of the reasons (comparing UCLA/ND).  But that doesnt work with aggy

 

[shotime73]

Dead period ends Jan. 15

Signing day Feb. 4

Jan. 16 Visitors

Holton Hill (Houston Lamar) 

Kris Boyd[SIZE=14.44px] (Gilmer) [/SIZE]

Nick Brossette (Baton Rouge, La./University Lab)  - committed to LSU

Kirk Johnson[SIZE=14.44px] (San Jose, CA/Valley Christian) [/SIZE] -- Committed to Texas

Louis Brown (Burton) -- Committed to Texas

Patrick Vahe (Euless) -- Committed to Texas


(maybe) Jamile Johnson (South Oak Cliff) -- Committed to Texas
(maybe) Ronnie Major (Huntsville)  -- Committed to Texas
 
Jan. 23 Visitors

Soso Jamabo (Plano West)

Kai Locksley (Baltimore, Md./Gilman)  - committed to FSU

Deandre Baker (Miami, Fla./Northwestern)  - committed to Georgia

Mark Fields (Cornelius, N.C./Hough)

Cameron Townsend (Ridge Point) -- Committed to Texas 

Charles Omenihu (Rowlett) -- Committed to Texas

Du'Vonta Lampkin (Cy Falls) -- Committed to Texas

DeShon Elliott (Rockwall/Heath) -- Committed to Texas

Tristian Houston (Galena Park North Shore)  -- Committed to Texas
Breckyn Hager (Westlake) -- Committed to Texas 
Matthew Merrick (Cistercian Prep) -- Committed to Texas (as a grayshirt)

Jan. 30 Visitors

Sheldrick Redwine (Miami, Fla./Killian)  - committed to Louisville

Drew Richmond (Memphis, Tenn./University) - committed to Ole Miss

Xavier Lewis (Reserve, La./East St. John) - Committed to LSU

John Burt (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) 

Visits have not been set

Damarkus Lodge[SIZE=14.44px] (Cedar Hill) [/SIZE]

Anthony Wheeler (Skyline)-- Committed to Texas

Carlos Strickland (Skyline)

thanks juan appreciate it ..i didnt wanna go back to all these threads to find it lol

 

[Juan]

There you go.... I guess it's time to move on...

Others have already disagreed with me on this point, but I dont think Irvin is easily replaceable.

When our defense was at its best last season, we were in the 3-3-5 which effectively became our base.  The nickel was a starter.

The two who played nickel are now gone (Diggs/Thompson) and the other DBs on the roster did not get many snaps.

Irvin is the only safety/nickel we have (or had).  IMO, he is uniquely suited for this role with his physicality, toughness, quick feet and fluid hips.  We have other safeties committed but they are traditional safeties.  And although we have one CB committed and two more highly likely (now possibly even 3 more) they are all man-cover, boundary corners.  None of them are built like Irvin, with his strength and willingness to pound people.  Fields might come closest but he looks like a corner all the way to me (at least for now).

On the other hand, one of the reasons we were able to get away with the 3-3-5 so much was because of the outstanding play of Malcom Brown.  So, there is a chance we might go with more 4-3 in 2015 to better suit the DTs on campus.  if so, that might relieve the pressure here somewhat.  But, it's still the Big 12 and a nickel will be needed.

Candidates -- Jason Hall, John Bonney, DeShon Elliott, Jermaine Roberts? (Edwin Freeman is too big now to even consider)

IMO, Irvin fit like a glove.  No one else does.

 

[Juan]

thanks juan appreciate it ..i didnt wanna go back to all these threads to find it lol

I added Hager who set his OV for 23rd

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

— Twitter API (@twitterapi) November 7, 2011

Did CFS and the staff give Irvin an ultimatum, "No more visits or you'll lose your spot"? Just curious

I can see how this frustrates CFS considering Irvin was supposed to be an early enrollee and already on campus.

 

[Juan]

— Twitter API (@twitterapi) November 7, 2011

 

[Juan]

Did CFS and the staff give Irvin an ultimatum, "No more visits or you'll lose your spot"? Just curious

I can see how this frustrates CFS considering Irvin was supposed to be an early enrollee and already on campus.

 

Ryan Bartow (247) confirming that Irvin has been told if he visits Auburn he won't be a Texas commit

Damnit

 

 

[Mike Garland]

what do you think Mr. Garland texas chances with Jamabo???

If they can get him to visit I'd say they have a pretty decent chance.
Edit: Jamabo will take OV the 23rd.

 

[BevoBlake]

I'm honestly a bit surprised that Irvin opted for the visit, although nobody else around here really was. Something about the kid made me feel like he was going to ride it out with Texas. He seems like a natural born leader. Hopefully he'll stick out his commitment with Texas. If he doesn't, good luck to him at Auburn. Texas can and will find another body to play the slot and special teams.

 

[shotime73]

CFS??? lol i gotta be stupid for  a second here but who is CFS?

 

[Mike Garland]

CFS??? lol i gotta be stupid for a second here but who is CFS?

Charlie F'n Strong

 

[Hiphopopotamos]

CFS??? lol i gotta be stupid for  a second here but who is CFS?

Charlie 'Fu%^'ing' Strong

 

[Tejas fan]

Anyone heard anything on Newsome as far as where he may be leaning. With some weight on him he reminds me of Harvin.

 

[Mike Garland]

Anyone heard anything on Newsome as far as where he may be leaning. With some weight on him he reminds me of Harvin.

I think he's a Texas lean.

 

[shotime73]

lmao lmao i knew for some reason lol thats what it stood for lol lmao oh my goodness we cannot be stressed over Irvin..it is what it is lol :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[shotime73]

I thought Newsome took Texas off his list...or was that Strickland?