Gerry
Some thoughts ...
On the move in Austin Monday afternoon, I spoke with another source on the Texas No. 1 ranked class. The word received was a very focused, and mature group of 22. To say Texas is pleased with the freshman to this point would be an understatement.
All three WR's received mention, again.
Three DB's too - Zelus Hicks, Kade Phillips and Gracescon Littleton ahead early on.
Nick Brooks continues to receive praise. As does Justus Terry.
James Simon, Elijah Barnes and K.J. Lacey have at times as well.
Spring practice ...
The Arch Manning era officially begins today. It will be a wild ride of the media building him up (making money off of it), and tearing him down (making money off that). Make no mistake, he will be the most publicized, and scrutinized football player in my two+ decades in the industry. It already happened in high school, and that was just the beginning.
Battles worth watching:
Right tackle with Brandon Baker the favorite over Andre Cojoe, but Cojoe has had his best off-season yet by far.
D.J. Campbell and Neto Umeozulu with Nate Kibble ready challenge one or both depending on where Kyle Flood plays Kibble the majority of snaps.
Cole Hutson vs. Connor robertson and Daniel Cruz at center.
The corner opposite Malik Muhammad. Jaylon Guilbeau, Kobe Black, potentially Santana Wilson and possibly Kade Phillips competing for the spot.
Both kick off and punt return.
Kicker between Bert Auburn and Will Stone.