2019 Recruiting Board/Thread

[Slimer]

5 minutes ago, Daniel Seahorn said:

Another one. 

Jones or Hookfin.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

It truly could be either

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Texas looks good for Hookfin and Jones, so I wouldn’t be surprised by either. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Spoke to my buddy in Austin. 

– Sam's fine. Was a little stiff Sunday but was fine today.

– Coaches are concerned game will be taken too lightly, so they're pushing on the gas a little this week. KU isn't a bad team.

– Jones and Hookfin are going to be Horns. He did not say which was about to pop. Couldn't get him to understand my sentence, the bar was loud. lol

– He would not elaborate, but said staff's confidence in the Bru McCoy recruitment has increased this week. They don't see a big name out there who will make a move this early so they don't think the situation will have time to resolve itself. Staff calls or texts him almost daily.

– I asked about DT recruiting. They're still exploring the JUCO ranks. Don't see a lot to choose from otherwise. If that doesn't work, they'll look at a GT but honestly, they aren't so worried. They talk about Sweat like he's the next big thing in the middle.

– He spent some time talking about the Herman-CDC relationship. Said it could not be better. CDC is doing things that Herman loves. The Journey thing was just a small touch and just the beginning. CDC is looking to max the "fun" in the game experience. I'm really liking CDC.

– Things still look good with Noah Cain. Sanders continues to show us the love, but we don't have a real good read on him right now.

 

[Slimer]

Hoping for a finish of Cain, Bru, C. Johnson, Hookfin, Jones, and a JUCO OL.  Also look in the winter at the Grad Transfer market at OL and DT.

Roll into the offseasons with tons of momentum for 2020 that'll be a top 5 class.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[java]

Sweat is amazing and he is a good kid. Very talented. Size wise, he looks college ready now. 

At the pep rally for his Senior night game, he was dressed in Longhorn gear, head to toe. Always smiling & full of energy. 

His enthusiasm for UT has spread through school like wildfire. Now there is Texas gear everywhere.

Hook ‘em!

 

[Bear19]

Java

You seem to know a lot about Sweat. Do you live in Huntsville?

 

[Slimer]

Chris Adimora Sr. season highlights.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6729292/5bebea38578df90d1c824d65

 

[oldhorn2]

Java

You seem to know a lot about Sweat. Do you live in Huntsville?

Java seems to know a lot about a lot.....always a good read.

 

[prosfromdover]

What do we think this class will end up ranked? Looking at numbers on the list I think we may only just sneak into the top five even if we sign all of our targets. But that's all.

Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, OU and OSU all have better averages and plenty of room to grow. Even the Aggies may hold on enough. Though I don't know anything about their remaining targets.

If they do all close strong, that leaves us where we are, at seven, but I think we'll move up one or two.

 

[oldhorn2]

I dont care where we are ranked. I just hope we get players that are really good. I dont know that I buy into HS kids ratings all that much anyway. We have had 5 star busts and 3 star AA guys

 

[prosfromdover]

I dont care where we are ranked. I just hope we get players that are really good. I dont know that I buy into HS kids ratings all that much anyway. We have had 5 star busts and 3 star AA guys

Nor do I. I trust our evaluations. But it matters from a national perspective to have a top 5 class.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

What do we think this class will end up ranked? Looking at numbers on the list I think we may only just sneak into the top five even if we sign all of our targets. But that's all.

Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, OU and OSU all have better averages and plenty of room to grow. Even the Aggies may hold on enough. Though I don't know anything about their remaining targets.

If they do all close strong, that leaves us where we are, at seven, but I think we'll move up one or two.

Somewhere between 4th and 6th

 

[Captain Hookem]

I dont care where we are ranked. I just hope we get players that are really good. I dont know that I buy into HS kids ratings all that much anyway. We have had 5 star busts and 3 star AA guys

The rankings aren't as important as the evaluations, but they are an indicator of the relative strength of the class versus other schools. It's difficult to compete at a top level if you aren't consistently getting classes that are ranked in the top 10 (maybe 15). So in that sense, the ranking in aggregate gives a snapshot of the health of recruiting overall. 

From an individual player perspective, I've always looked more at the other schools who took an interest than the player rank. If all of the top schools evaluated a player and wanted him also, then that player has been vetted pretty thoroughly. 

 

[java]

Java

You seem to know a lot about Sweat. Do you live in Huntsville?

I don’t live in Huntsville, but I am very involved with the high school. I have worked on an academic level Tee. I really respect him as a person. 

The day he committed, he brought Corby Meekins by to see me, and told me about his commitment. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to steal his moment. 

He is everything you could want in an athlete, a real team player and leader. 

Hook ‘em!

 

[Bear19]

For some reason I thought you lived in Dallas. That would certainly be a long drive to Huntsville high school.

I think he was a great early evaluation by our staff. 

 

[java]

I spend a lot of time in Dallas and Houston. I also work with kids in Huntsville. 

Love working with high school age kids. Most of them, that is. 

Oh, and it depends on how fast you drive. My last trip to Dallas was quick, really quick.  

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Chris Adimora Sr. season highlights.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/6729292/5bebea38578df90d1c824d65

S-T-U-D.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

What do we think this class will end up ranked? Looking at numbers on the list I think we may only just sneak into the top five even if we sign all of our targets. But that's all.

Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, OU and OSU all have better averages and plenty of room to grow. Even the Aggies may hold on enough. Though I don't know anything about their remaining targets.

If they do all close strong, that leaves us where we are, at seven, but I think we'll move up one or two.

Could end up being a Top 5ish class if things pan out favorably.