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Welcome back to The Outsiders Edge, and thanks to all of you who read each week. Anyone ready for cooler temperatures again? I can’t believe I’m roasting and it is still 70 degrees in Ohio. Anyway, let’s get to chopping it up.
Johnny Manziel: The relationship between him and the Aggies is much like I envision the relationship between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries was like. Neither one of them really wanted to be there, but they did the deed to exploit each other for everything they could get before parting ways as soon as possible. It really chaps their backsides that he won’t embrace their culture and conform to their ideals, such as not being friends with Texas players. I’m sure he loves the fan bases attempt to change him from what he is, a rich kid from Kerrville with the talent to play college QB at an elite level, into some fake army uniform wearing fool. This is going to be a most interesting relationship to follow during the season. So he tweeted he wanted to get out of College Station as soon as possible? Who cares…everyone wants to get out of College Station as soon as possible!
Bad Aggie Merch Continues: The “we control the Tide” shirt was already a bad idea, akin to poking a hornets nest with a stick, but then the topper came out. If you are not aware, an Aggie male cheerleader doll is now being sold. Your son could now sport a ridiculous shirt and be beaten up by bullies for playing with dolls. Â This is quickly headed toward them auctioning off that dog’s turds on Ebay.
Who’s on First?: If you are familiar with the joke, then you will see the comparison to it and the eventual commitment of WR Emanuel Porter. The folks over at Scout broke the story near midday, and it somehow carried over to multiple other sites during the day, only no one appears to have asked the kid. I have it from the man himself as of four and a half hours after Scout reported the commitment, Porter clearly stated he had not even yet made it to Austin and had not committed to anyone. Porter ended up not committing that night but did shortly thereafter. There is a growing rush in this business to be first instead of being right, and it leads to things like this. Sometimes slowing down a bit does not hurt at all.
[colored_box color=yellow]Exciting Project at Horn Sports:
After discussion of the idea with the bossman, we’ve decided to help out some of the kids in this State who are working their tails off trying to get an offer, but not getting the exposure. If you know a recruit or are a recruit and they:
1. Have been invited to camp at an FCS/FBS school
2. Have no scholarship offer or only ones FCS or below
3. Are willing to give us some time
We would love to do a story on them. Not everyone gets attention from Scout, 247 etc, and all these kids deserve the exposure. We’ve started off with Burnet HS K Austin Huff and Burleson QB Isaiah Hall, who are both hard working kids on and off the field. Spread the word. [/colored_box]
Wes Bankston: For 50 points, anyone remember this recruit? Two Star Dual Threat QB out of Plano East, signed with Texas in the 2002 class? Me neither, but he’s an interesting story. Was taken in the MLB draft that year by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, bounced around the minors, made a brief appearance in the majors in 2008, and now plays in the Mexican League. Granted, he signed in the same class as some dude named Vince Young, who was a decent player and probably would have held him off anyway, but it’s interesting how things play out sometimes. If he had it to do all over again, would he play baseball or maybe commit elsewhere and go the football route?
You can BBQ just about anything: Heard a recipe from Matt Vincent @MattyVTX for…wait for it….. smoked meatloaf. I’m told this is the way God prefers his meatloaf, and I’m honestly dying to try it out. Anyone here ever smoke/BBQ something unusual like this?
OU: Still Sucks
Giving a dog his due: @BuddyKilgore – If you are not following this dog you are missing out. Buddy handled business with the trolls this week and is as fine a bulldog as I know. I imagine him being much like Mr. Beefie from Little Nicky.
Parting Shot: I’m looking for some amusement. Wild college party stories…you have them, so lets hear some.
Until next time, Hook Em!
