2023 Recruiting Board/Thread

[Wayne]

It goes back to David Ash. First game of the season against some cupcake and Ash gets his first concussion. I think he had the potential to be a solid QB. But not without blockers.

But Ash was a bit of a kamikaze. He would run and lean his shoulder into guys. That lowers the helmet and can lead to helmet to helmet hits. It’s a wonder that Sam didn’t get more than we heard about. He didn’t try avoid contact either. 

 

[TFloss32]

IT saying the Texas staff caught up with DL Hunter Osborne of Trussville, AL after his Tennessee official visit concluded, and they aren't thought to be a threat to Clemson and Texas.

https://247sports.com/player/hunter-osborne-46104085/

 

[Coot]

But Ash was a bit of a kamikaze. He would run and lean his shoulder into guys. That lowers the helmet and can lead to helmet to helmet hits. It’s a wonder that Sam didn’t get more than we heard about. He didn’t try avoid contact either. 

I'm not sure Ash was such a kamikaze until Mack told him he needed to be tougher. Anyway it seems like I remember it that way.

 

[TFloss32]

[No message]

 

[TFloss32]

IT is saying Texas does have the lead for LB Anthony Hill, Jr. of Denton Ryan.

https://247sports.com/player/anthony-hill-46097274/

 

[TFloss32]

Per IT, OL Zalance Heard of Monroe, LA reached out to Texas over the weekend despite not taking his official visit.

https://247sports.com/player/zalance-heard-46116355/

 

[TFloss32]

[No message]

 

[TFloss32]

I don't think anyone should be worried about this dude. 

 

[TFloss32]

IT reporting RB Cedric Baxter, Jr. has been in touch with multiple Texas staff members since last night.

https://247sports.com/player/cedric-baxter-jr-46098809/

 

[okiehorn]

Fun fact for all the star chasers. Trust the process with the big uglies 

 

[TFloss32]

https://247sports.com/player/billy-walton-46102638/

 

[TFloss32]

IT reporting RB Cedric Baxter, Jr. has been in touch with multiple Texas staff members since last night.

https://247sports.com/player/cedric-baxter-jr-46098809/

He supposedly removed all Aggies stuff from his Instagram.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

21 minutes ago, okiehorn said:

Agree completely. OL is the hardest position to project in my opinion. I love the highly rated class last year followed up by a bunch of huge human beings with a chip on their shoulders. A couple of years in the weight room and look out.

 

[El Luchador]

 

[TFloss32]

Wow.

IT just said Texas is his leader, and it's now a reality that he could decide soon as opposed to an extended timeline into the season.

 

[TFloss32]

https://247sports.com/Player/Daymion-Sanford-46129605/

 

[dssl]

1 hour ago, okiehorn said:

This seems misleading,  it makes it seem like stars don't matter.  When you consider there are about 30  5*, 330 4* and 1300 3* each year you realize that there's a strong correlation between stars and success.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

This seems misleading,  it makes it seem like stars don't matter.  When you consider there are about 30  5*, 330 4* and 1300 3* each year you realize that there's a strong correlation between stars and success.

You're not wrong and I would normally agree with you, however:

* Flood evaluated and targeted this group very early. I trust his evaluation and development. He showed last year that he was willing to wait for the right guys. If he took the commit, they must be his guys this year.

* Their offer lists were strong. Sometimes I put more stock on this than star ratings

* Part of Mack Brown's demise was his reliance on recruiting service rankings. He got lazy and relied on star ratings too much

* We have our share of 4 stars and a couple more high 4 and 5 stars are probably on the way (Cook, Baxter). We're making up a ton of ground on Hill and Hicks

* A lot of these guys will get a bump now that they commited.

I like stars too don't get me wrong. I just think that a little patience and trust go a long way. Don't forget Cooper is making some calls now. That carries a good amount of weight. 

 

[TexCoyote]

 

[UTfish]

4 minutes ago, TexCoyote said:

Hill or Hicks?