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  1. Wells:

     

     

    Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff EDGE Billy Walton might be committed to Oklahoma State, but he's returning to Austin for an official visit this weekend.

    "I hope to see the culture," said Walton. "I'm hoping to see why they want me (in Austin) and where I can fit. I’m looking to see what they have for me as a player and a college student. They are down-to-earth, real dudes. They don’t sugar coat anything.”

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  2. Nahlin

    Uncertainty remains over when Arch Manning will make his decision. It wasn’t recent, but he has said behind the scenes he could commit and not even announce it. That’s a little insight into how averse he is to the limelight. As you’d expect, he’s been in touch with coaches at UT and Georgia since his weekend official visit to Texas. He may have talked to Alabama, too, we just haven’t heard it. Any discussion on timeline is guesswork. The range we’ve heard is one or two weeks and up to a month. One thing is clear, he knows what he would mean to recruiting wherever he goes so we don’t think his decision will extend into the season.

    Texas sources remain in good spirits on this one.

     

    Malik Muhammad has become one of the key targets on the defensive side of the ball. The Dallas South Cliff corner is fresh off of his Texas official visit. IT caught up with someone key in his circle and here, “he really likes the environment, Sark’s great, and Texas will be special.” If Muhammad moves his timeline up from August, it will favor Texas in our opinion. But we’re still watching A&M and to a lesser degree, Bama.

    Jayden Bonsu canceled his Texas official visit for this weekend. Interest wasn’t serious enough to bring him in. Looking at the visitors list, this is more time for Derek Williams to spend with coaches. If one on one time is to your advantage, you want a lot of it. Terry Joseph and Blake Gideon have a good relationship with the Louisiana product.

    Reminder on another Louisiana product, Baton Rouge cornerback Jordan Matthews. He’ll visit for the Texas BBQ in July but is expected to save his official visit for the Alabama game in September. That would be two visits in close proximity, giving the staff a great chance to win that recruitment even with his recent run of offers (Clemson, Bama, LSU).

    Rueben Owens picking Louisville might be more firm than you’d think. And yes, I know how crazy that sounds. Not saying he’ll end up there, but it’s probably a 30% chance rather than 5%. Texas got off the gas and applied the brakes some time ago. They’re all in on Florida’s Cedric Baxter, which means they will likely need some secondary options. They also have to keep Tre Wisner committed. Wisner is said to be pretty open per one college coach.

    We’ll catch up with Johntay Cook soon. Word is he really liked his Oregon visit, and he’s at Michigan currently.

  3. 1 hour ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

    IT Monday Scoop (nothing Arch related)

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    By: Justin and Gerry

    Most post-trip information and insight after the big official visit weekend in Austin. Latest from Jaden Greathouse, Mikal Harrison-Pilot, Makari Vickers, Sydir Mitchell, Hunter Osborne, and hoops news in the Scoop. Grab the Sunday Scoop if you missed it.

    Jaden Greathouse, WR, Austin (Texas) Westlake:

    When Greathouse put out his top four schools - Texas, OU, Notre Dame, and South Carolina - he was to take officials to all four programs, then make a decision in early July. Coming off his official trip to South Bend, Notre Dame feels good about its position in this pursuit. It felt like the Fighting Irish might've pulled ahead over the last month, but those close in Austin believe the Horns are still squarely in the mix, and that the family might prefer he stay closer to home.

    Greathouse surprised the Texas staff when he showed up to camp last week and wanted to compete. For a prospect with multiple offers, that's rare. It really impressed the Horns coaches, and now Greathouse will see Texas in the official capacity this weekend.

    We don't have the best feeling about Jaquaize Pettaway post-visit, but feel much better about Greathouse heading into the final stretch. A 2023 haul of Ryan Niblett, Johntay Cook, Mikal Harrison-Pilot, Jaden Greathouse, and possibly Jalen Hale, who is currently trying to get his UT official locked in, would certainly make the burnt orange faction happy at the end of day.

    Mikal Harrison-Pilot, WR/ATH, Temple (Texas):

    That post-visit buzz is real. After the 6-foot, 180-pound four-star arrived home on Sunday, he tells Inside Texas he had an absolute blast. Harrison-Pilot and family loved the hospitality of the players and staff, where Derrick Brown took over hosting duties. Harrison-Pilot loved the interaction with the team, chatting with Brennan Marion about life, and beating Blake Gideon in pop-a-shot.

    After two officials to Norman and Austin, he's set to see California on June 24-26. That leaves two more official trips - UH and Arkansas - and we expect Harrison-Pilot to take them. The CenTex stud is still on track for a December announcement.

    Makari Vickers, S, Tallahassee (Fla.) John Paul II Catholic:

    The 6-foot-1, 190-pound On3 four-star safety has canceled his official visit to Texas this weekend. At this time, we do not expect Vickers to reschedule. With 20+ offers including Alabama, Michigan, OU, and Florida State, Vickers is trending to Tuscaloosa at the moment coming off his official trip over the weekend.

    Texas isn't giving up on the talented Sunshine State star, but getting him on campus is imperative for the Longhorns chances.

    DEFENSIVE LINE NEWS

    Make no mistake, Texas is going to battle for On3 Consensus four-star defensive lineman Sydir Mitchell. The battle is coming down to Georgia vs. Texas A&M vs. Texas.

    Georgia has held the cards for a while, but Bulldogs defensive line coach Tray Scott hasn’t been front and center in the recruitment for large stretches. But Inside Texas was told recently that Georgia would accept a commitment from the near 6-foot-5, 340-pounder. There is some chatter behind the scenes that Mitchell wants to play with On3 Consensus Jamaal Jarrett, if possible, at Georgia. The Longhorns put together a terrific official visit for Mitchell and family. He's now scheduled to officially visit Auburn this weekend, but that visit is in doubt. Miami received an OV June 10, but that visit wasn’t considered a home run.

    Texas is right there in the fight for On3 Consensus four-star Hunter Osborne. The Longhorns did very well with the Osborne family over the weekend. Clemson and Tennessee are the competition, unless Alabama makes a late push headed into an August 25 decision. It’s up to the Vols this weekend to keep pace with Clemson and Texas. Both visits were impactful with Osborne, and immediate family.

    Hoops recruiting:

    And make no mistake, newly minted On3 five-star point guard/combo guard A.J. Johnson (Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft) has become a top target for the Texas Longhorns. UT assistants Rodney Terry and Bob Donewald Jr. were in Phoenix over the weekend to been seen by Johnson and his circle. The 6-foot-4.5 explosive playmaker is scheduled to make an unofficial visit Tuesday. Johnson spends time in Houston with his trainer, and training parter/“big brother” Jalen Green. The Longhorns getting Johnson on campus this week is huge, as his recruitment is in the process of blowing up. Kansas is the latest offer. Duke also watched this weekend. Kentucky as well.

    Wing/guard target Gehrig Normand (North Richland Hills, Texas/Birdville) is expected to lock in his official visit date to Texas this week. That visit date is expected to be June 27-28. The 6-foot-5.5 shot-maker made an official visit to Missouri last week, and is on his way to Wisconsin for a June 20-22 official visit. Close to home is expected to win out, and the Longhorns are the favorite.

     

    Interesting.....

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    By all accounts, the Horns helped themselves in recruiting this weekend with the following players:

    QB, Arch Manning
    WR, Mikal Harrison-Pilot
    TE, Will Randle
    DL, Hunter Osborne
    DL, Sydir Mitchell
    DB, Malik Muhammad
    DB, Jamel Johnson

    Obviously Johnson was already committed, but his visit seemed to cement things for the Horns. Randle had planned on committing to Texas for a while and finally made that a reality this weekend.

    As for the others on this list, it’s nuanced.

    While IT hears good things behind the scenes about Manning, it’s clear that this recruitment is as competitive as they come.

    Harrison-Pilot, according to one source, “just seemed to fit in” with the team.

    Big bodies like Osborne and Mitchell both see Texas as an opportunity to play in the SEC and play early. Osborne, in particular, was thought to be leaning to Clemson but after the visit the Horns have given him an attractive option maybe he wasn’t quite thinking about as hard prior to the visit.

    As for Muhammad, he’s a key piece to the recruiting puzzle for the Horns and the staff seems to be pushing the right buttons, not only with Muhammad himself but also with those close to him.

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    As fun and interesting as this week was to watch transpire from a recruiting perspective, another big weekend is on tap.

    As we’ve been writing for a while now, the next two weeks are going to be big for the Horns. Stay tuned.

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  5. 51 minutes ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

    Gerry says Vasek not likely after OV, hence the move on Walton.

    Walton has a higher ceiling and lower floor than Vasek. He'll take time. They need at least one early contributor at edge out of this class, imo. If they don't get Vasek, they need to get Shelby. 

    Honestly kind of happy about that.....Vasek seems maxed out.

     

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  6. Nahlin on Arch

    What better way to enter the Arch Manning visit weekend than with a post that’s part recap, part sharing our thoughts and opinions. This template is a good delivery system for just that.

    What we know

    — Texas has been squarely in this recruitment since Steve Sarkisian was hired. While Sark’s reputation for offense and quarterback development is the driving force behind this recruitment, he is aided by the Manning family’s appreciation for the university stretching back decades.

    — We nailed very early key aspects in this recruitment that have led us to this point — lack of interest in Ole Miss, Clemson falling off, Bama being passed by Georgia, and Texas still standing despite going 5-7 last season. The reasons Texas has outlasted everyone, save Georgia, are the reasons UT is still in it — the Mannings have a holistic approach rather than simply centered on football wins and losses. However, that isn’t to minimize the football component. The Mannings are very business oriented — which is another plus for Texas — but football is also business school for them.

    — Of course winning is important, but a key reason for that is it creates stability. We will come back to stability, but the only reason this recruitment is ongoing is because Texas didn’t do enough on the field last season.

    — An enduring legacy (at a third school) is another component to account for. We know it’s a factor, but what we don’t know is how much weight it carries.

    — Arch is a well adjusted, normal teenager. He wants to blend in and be one of the guys. While there is a very bright spotlight that comes with being the quarterback at Texas, that is an aspect he’ll never be able to escape due to his last name. In that regard, it doesn’t matter where he goes. As a student, however, it is easier to blend in at UT (unless you grow a mullet and drive an Aston Martin). He already has a good feel for campus life and is comfortable due to having numerous friends at Texas. He wants to shoulder as little Big Man on Campus status as he can.

    — Arch wants to be class leader but also wants to have a decent understanding of who he can help bring to UT. He has certainly put out feelers to Texas targets, but the same can be said of players Georgia is pursuing as well. His recruiting impact would be greater at Texas.

    — There are a handful of quality prospects who would pick Texas to land Arch. We are not as familiar with recruits in the Southeast so buyer beware on that point.

    What we think we know

    — I think I personally misjudged the importance of the weekend. Though I believe Texas remains the team to beat, this isn’t a coming home party where it’s time to celebrate. This will be Sark’s last in-person chance to show how different the program is from last October/November.

    — This is boiling down to the two different types of stability: Program stability at Georgia and offensive/development stability at Texas. If Arch selected Georgia, there would be uncertainty over what offensive minds he would play for. Current offensive coordinator Todd Monken is upwardly mobile and unlikely to be in Athens much longer.

    — I think Bama is out. The only thing keeping me from declaring it a two-horse race is respect for Nick Saban. Can you ever really count him out? I mostly have at this point, but not 100% entirely.

    — Sark receives praise from the football side of the Manning family, to include Archie, Peyton, and Eli. We heard this when Sark was hired and believe it to be true today, but we’re not sure if it extends to program management or is based more so on offensive acumen, development, and play calling.

    — Depth charts about cancel each other out. If Arch selects Georgia, he would be in a three-way battle to start with Carson Beck and Brock Vandagriff, two talented players who will have waited their turn behind Stetson Bennett. If Quinn Ewers wins the job at Texas this season, he’s probably a two-and-out starter like CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. It’s likely Arch would redshirt at each school as he adjusts from high school to college.

    What we’re unsure of

    — How much influence does his father Cooper wield and what is his ultimate preference? We’ve all heard this decision is Arch’s to make, but when push comes to shove, as it will shortly, will that remain the case? This isn’t to say Cooper doesn’t prefer Texas, we just don’t know. He’s probably a good card player.

    — Are there any other family concerns that carry weight?

    — How much does legacy, and all that comes with it, mean? Is he a builder or a joiner? I think if he was purely a joiner he’d already be committed to Georgia or Alabama. But again, how much does it factor in on his decision?

    — Are relationships on the UGA side as strong as the ones at UT? This question extends to relationships of all types, especially between the player and coaching staffs. We know Arch’s relationship is very strong with Sark and AJ Milwee.

    — How will the trade-offs between the two types of stability shake out. That’s the key to the drill, as Sarkisian would say. If Manning chooses Georgia, assuming he eventually becomes the starter he’ll be drafted, but how ready will he be for the NFL? We very likely will have no idea who developed him. If Manning chooses Texas, assuming he eventually becomes the starter he’ll be drafted high and will likely be well prepared for the NFL…you know, assuming Sark is still the head coach.

    — Finally, it’s impossible to know what we don’t know. Is there a key factor or factors we’re unaware of?

    The 5-7 season aside, win or lose, I’m not sure what the Texas side could have done better in this recruitment.

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  7. 44 minutes ago, UTEE97 said:

    Do you know the terms of Bijan's NIL deal with lambo? It could just be the privilege of free rental for a year, which isn't worth much in dollar terms. Let's say a lambo costs $300k and has a 10-year depreciable life, you're talking only $30k value per year. Bijan probably would just buy one when he goes pro.

    Why does that matter? The fact that he's driving around in a Lambo is just a NIL status flex.....most recruits/players wouldn't care about the value of the Lambo as long as they're driving it due to the image it gives off.

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