Big recruiting day

[Matt Cotcher]

3 announcements are happening today:

JW Ketchum

Cam Townsend

Anthony Wheeler

While none are considered can't-miss prospects, all 3 are the kinds of players that can contribute on a winning roster.

Predictions?

 

[Matt Cotcher]

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[Aaron Carrara]

Checked in with Lamar HS QB JW Jetchum and his announcement time is set for 2:30 pm.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Townsend visited Norman last week.  I think Texas has a better-than average shot at landing him.

 

[monarch]

to date, TEXAS has a football team that is LOADED with (4&5 *****) paper mache / paper dolls!​

no matter how you may dress them up.. they just do not have enough heart to officially contribute to win games that they should indeed win.​

i would GLADLY take anyone of aforementioned prospective recruits, no matter their respective pedigrees.​

all they shall need is a all american heart... charlie strong can instill the rest...​

 

[Aaron Carrara]

The vitals on each of the recruits:

JW. Ketchum

QB - Houston Lamar High School (Houston, TX)

6-0, 200 lbs.

Offers: Alabama, LSU, Nebraska, OU, Texas, UTSA, Wisconsin, Auburn, Baylor, Cal, Northwestern, Texas A&M

Cameron Townsend

OLB - Ridge Point High School (Missouri City, TX)

6-1, 200 lbs.

Offers: Houston, Louisville, Michigan, Baylor, Nebraska, Northwestern, Missouri, Texas, TCU, Oklahoma, Syracuse, Oregon State, Wisconsin, USC, Utah

Anthony Wheeler

6-2, 225 lbs.

ILB, - Skyline High School (Dallas, TX)

Offers: Alabama, Texas, OU, Baylor, SMU, Texas Tech, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Michigan State, UCONN, Michigan, Iowa, Arkansas, Texas A&M

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

I trust Ketchum is willing to consider another position?  Not that we should write him off at QB

 

[Agmaniacmike]

Is Ketchum really deciding today? Schools are starting to reengage with him . He supposedly is flourishing in the structured system at Lamar and has been stating that he is willing to play other positions more and more lately.

 

[svhorns]

I'm pretty sure Wheeler is not announcing today.  Not sure where you got your info.  

 

[monarch]

welcome to the 40 acres cameron townsend!​

 

[Matt Cotcher]

Is Ketchum really deciding today? Schools are starting to reengage with him . He supposedly is flourishing in the structured system at Lamar and has been stating that he is willing to play other positions more and more lately.

Per his Twitter, JWK decided to postpone his announcement.

I'm pretty sure Wheeler is not announcing today.  Not sure where you got your info.  

Wheeler info came from a Sooner source. I don't see much about it today, so it might be incorrect.

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Ketchum has committed to Baylor.

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[svhorns]

Per his Twitter, JWK decided to postpone his announcement.

Wheeler info came from a Sooner source. I don't see much about it today, so it might be incorrect.

Trusting any sooner for anything is risky.  Always comes back to bite you in the rear. 

 

[UTK66]

I'm really liking the Townsend commitment. I'm thinking he may be a little underrated.

Solid pick up for us.

 

[utisdabomb12]

I don't think Ketchum had a commitable offer. Baylor got a good one though. Ketchum is a project and a huge risk because of his attitude, but he is an elite athlete. Not sure if he would ever have meshed with Strong so not really disappointed. 

I love the Townsend pickup, fills a huge need and he's underrated. 

 

[java]

I am suffering from cognitive dissonance.  A report from Matt saying announcement postponed, then a report from Aaron with Ketchum postponing.  Attempting to be quite eloquent.  Say what?

 

[Aaron Carrara]

I am suffering from cognitive dissonance.  A report from Matt saying announcement postponed, then a report from Aaron with Ketchum postponing.  Attempting to be quite eloquent.  Say what?

I talked to JW earlier today and he told me his announcement would come at 2:30.

Shortly after 2:30 he posted via his twitter account:  "Sorry everyone that was waiting for my commitment but it will be postponed for now !"

Next thing that followed was his announcement that he was committing to Baylor.

Wild day, for sure!

 

[Matt Cotcher]

I am suffering from cognitive dissonance.  A report from Matt saying announcement postponed, then a report from Aaron with Ketchum postponing.  Attempting to be quite eloquent.  Say what?

JWK said he was going to wait to commit only a few hours before picking Baylor. Odd situation.

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[utisdabomb12]

Zaycoven Henderson has apparently left the Aggies (it's just rumor right now but it's all over the Aggie boards). If it's true, I wonder if Texas will try and pick him up. I think he has upside at DT.