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  1. 1 minute ago, Hookem2147 said:

    You know what a cesspool is? When you hold your HC hostage but threatening to transfer a week before the season opener, forcing the coach to change his public plan of only playing one QB. A cesspool is when your dad releases pictures of your swollen thumb after the season to try to justify your poor play. A cesspool is when your dad cries to Brian Jones about race playing a role in the QB room even though the coach benched the white QB.

    I don't wish him bad or anything, but Casey Thompson and his father were a cesspool in this program. We talk about wanting to have a strong culture. Well, the culture got stronger Friday when he put his name into the portal. This program got better on multiple levels.

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  2. 3 minutes ago, Tylerocks said:

    This may be a dumb question, as I haven't seen him play at all.

    He's listed as an "EDGE".  At 6'3" and only 210, can he play LB?  Can he run at all?

     Seems like the other edges in this class already have 30-40 pounds on him (aside from Burke)

    I think they do plan to put him at off ball linebacker in the middle. 

    His high school lined him up out at WR a few times this year. 

     

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  3. IT Scoop:

     

    MORE SCOOP (9:53am):

    Texas suddenly looks better for 2023 On3 consensus four-star RB Javin Simpkins this morning.

    The 5-foot-8, 175-pounder from Norland (Miami) recently de-committed from Georgia Tech after Tashard Choice left for USC. Now, with Choice ATX bound, UT looks pretty good.

    “Coach Choice coming is just an addition to me being more interested in the program,” Simpkins tells IT, about the Longhorns.

    “I was making a top 7 soon and Texas was already in it,” said Simpkins. “Coach Choice coming (to Austin) doesn’t do anything but boost Texas higher on the list.”

    He’ll drop his top schools list soon and hopes to learn more about Texas. UT offered the four-star last summer.

     

     

    https://247sports.com/player/javin-simpkins-46114256/

     

    No sunshine...

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    OL Devon Campbell, Bowie (Arlington, TX) - 2022: While we wait until the second national signing period, the On3 five-star and No. 23 overall prospect keeps at it on the hardwood.

    He released his top two schools recently with Texas and OU nailing the final spots. There are whispers of Texas A&M trying to get into the mix lately, but Campbell is a relationship-based kid and Aggies OL coach, John Henson, is headed to Southern Cal as of last night.

    Texas continues to look strong here but we'll likely have to wait until February to get that decision.

    EDGE Omari Abor, Duncanville (Duncanville, TX) - 2022:

    The 6-foot-4, 240-pound On3 four-star EDGE has been an Ohio State lean for what feels like two years but with changes coming to the defensive side of the ball in Columbus, Texas was able to get its foot in the door.

    Despite rarely being mentioned as one of his top schools, Texas stayed t. If you hang around the rim long enough, you'll grab a rebound. Abor really likes defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski and sees a vision of himself on the UT defense, he told IT.

    One of things Abor mentioned about Texas was heading to SEC. He thinks this can make UT an even more attractive destination. That, coupled with the signatures of teammate Cam Williams and friend Terrance Brooks, puts the Horns squarely in the mix.

    Don’t be surprised to see a few more schools jump in given Abor's upside and potential.

    Abor wants to announce at the Adidas All-American game January 8.
     

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    CB Ryan Watts, Ohio State via Little Elm (Little Elm, TX):

    When the 6-foot-3, 187-pound corner from the metroplex recently entered the NCAA transfer portal, it was just what the Longhorns needed. An opportunity to snag a former four-star defensive back with both experience and plenty of eligibility remaining.

    Currently, Watts talks with Texas, LSU, and Baylor, while Texas Tech, USC, and Ole Miss have enquired about his services.

    "I love how I already had a relationship with most of the (Texas) staff," Watts told IT. "Think it's a great opportunity to come in and play. (UT) is an amazing university."

    We see a decision coming later this week as Watts prepares to enroll at his new institution in January. Texas looks fantastic here and just has to hold serve.

     

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  6. IT Scoop:

     

    By: Justin, Eric, and Gerry

    *Sark’s first couple of weeks of offseason seem about as perfectly scripted as his opening drives. The recruiting class finished incredibly strong, he’s poised to make staff upgrades, and groundwork is being laid to build momentum in the 2023 class.

    *With the expected departure of wide receiver coach Andre Coleman, Steve Sarkisian appears to have his eyes on Pittsburgh wide receiver coach Brennan Marion. However, there could very well be other candidates IT is unaware of. On November 27th we wrote we were paying attention to TCU’s Malcolm Kelly. We do believe Kelly and Sark have talked, but are unsure what came of it. Very likely, nothing.

    Marion is a Tulsa graduate well-known in Dallas/Fort Worth and East Texas as a volume recruiter. He coached with former Texas quarterback GJ Kinne in Hawaii in 2020 after stints as offensive coordinator at William and Mary and Howard.

    One source described Marion as "relentless in pursuit of talent." The source said Marion, “holds his players accountable and they flourish when bought-in." His youthful energy would add a jolt on the recruiting trail and serve as a needed course correction from Andre Coleman.

    Marion was instrumental in Pitt's Jordan Addison winning the 2021 Fred Biletnikoff Award, an award given to the nation's top wide receiver. That immediate success coupled with his personality would pair well on the trail.

    The sophomore and All-ACC first teamer was sensational this season racking up 1,479 yards receiving on 93 catches, and 17 touchdowns.

    Again, there could be other names we’re unaware of, but one thing is clear, Sark wants to get younger and more energetic with his position coaches. He proved that when he hired Tashard Choice, rather than chasing a big named veteran who expressed interest in the job.

    *With changes on offense being set in motion, we turn our attention to defense. However, there is much less certainty what Sark intends to do, if anything, on that side of the ball. IT has heard he intends to sit down with every coach, player, and personnel member associated with the program to have frank discussions. As you know, those discussions with the players have already occurred, resulting in numerous players entering the transfer portal. We expect more still.

    Sark is proving to be quite pragmatic, so it would be hard to fathom he would return the entire defense intact. However, we haven’t heard of any definitive moves he intends on making.

    There was justified talk Brian Kelly wanted to reunite with Texas cornerbacks coach Terry Joseph at LSU. IT hears Jospeh is happy at Texas and would prefer to stay in Austin. Context for his job performance this year is more favorable to him than some of the conventional wisdom.

    Along with defense, we’re unsure if or how Sarkisian intends to address strength and conditioning, but S&C falls under the umbrella of people he is going to have forthright discussions with.

    Whatever Sark decides to do (even if it’s inaction), he has the full support and checkbook of the AD. The men in charge are big believers.

    *There’s a good chance Texas won’t take an offensive lineman out of the portal given the O-line flourish over the last few weeks. If you don’t hear about a portal player at the position, it would be a good sign for UT’s chances with Devon Campbell.

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  7. 5 minutes ago, Jabberwocky said:

    Worth reading?

    New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning has already switched his focus from football season to basketball, where he plays forward for the Greenies, who are off to an 11-4 start.

    But the Five-Star+ football prospect and No. 1 overall player in the class of 2023 will lead the most-watched recruitment of any prospect in the internet recruiting era over the next year.

    This fall, Manning took game day visits to Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Texas and Ole Miss. That group has been considered his unofficial “top five,” though a new program could enter the mix. Manning told On3’s Joe Tipton Oklahoma, which just hired Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, could be a school he’s open to.

    “I’m open to everywhere,” Manning said recently at the City of Palms basketball tournament. “I haven’t narrowed anything down so I’m just taking it one day at a time.”

    Quinn Ewers’ transfer to Texas won’t affect Arch Manning’s decision 

    The Sooners’ arch rival, Texas, has been considered the leader to land Manning at different points because of his relationship with head coach Steve Sarkisian. The two first connected when Sarkisian was at Alabama, and their bond has only grown since then. But the Longhorns pulled off a huge coup by landing 2022 No. 1 overall prospect Quinn Ewers after he transferred from Ohio State a few weeks ago.

    Ewers is expected to compete for the starting spot this spring and would have a minimum of two years of eligibility remaining with the Longhorns. Manning said that won’t affect his decision on whether he ends up in Austin, though.

    “I think there are going to be good players everywhere,” Manning said. “You can’t really look at it based off other players and depth charts. I think you just have to find the best place for you. … He’s a really good player. I stay in touch with him. He’s a good guy. I’m excited to see what he can do this year and hear all about it.”

    Ole Miss remains in contention

    Despite Lebby’s departure for Oklahoma under new head coach Brent Venables, Manning said Ole Miss is still a school he is very much considering. He has built a good relationship with head coach Lane Kiffin and has obvious family ties with his dad, uncle Eli, and grandfather all playing for the Rebels.

    “He’s a really smart coach and got Ole Miss going this year,” Manning said of Kiffin.” I’m excited to see them in the Sugar Bowl, I’m going to go to that game.”

    The Rebels have made themselves into a real threat for his services, even while fighting against the likes of Clemson, Georgia, Alabama and Texas. Manning is expected to take another round of visits to at least some of his finalists this spring before ultimately making a decision. That is likely to include a trip back to Texas, where he can connect with Ewers.

    “I’ll definitely ask him all the questions I can,” Manning said. “But no, I don’t think him going there affects me at all. There are good players everywhere and he’s obviously a really good player. You just have to go in and do your job.”

    As for when that commitment will happen, only time will tell. Quarterbacks tend to commit earlier in the recruiting cycle to help recruit offensive talent around them. But Manning and his camp have kept a very tight lid on where he might want to commit and when. And he reiterated that.

    “I’m not really looking to make a decision any time soon because of all the stuff that goes on,” Manning said. “Changes with coaches and everything, it’s been crazy.” 

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  8. 46 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

    Does it concern anyone that Ewers couldnt beat out Kyle McCord on the depth chart?  Upside is noone ranked that highly ever fails to pan out ... except DJ Ooga because he fucking sucks.  Im big on Maalik.

    No, shut up. This is stupid.

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  9. Fuck Casey Thompson, anyone talking in good faith of him can fuck off. Dude threatened to portal/cleaned out his locker multiple times and fed that bullshit to Brian Jones. Fuck fake ass Casey, fuck his father, and fuck you for supporting that bullshit.

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  10. 1 hour ago, Getafix said:

    The streets have spoken!

    Five candidates that would make sense for Texas wide receiver job

    Mike Roach

     

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    Five candidates that would make sense for Texas wide receiver job

    Mike Roach
     

    Brennan Marion – Pittsburgh

    Marion has been working his way up through the lower levels, but he’s starting to gain some national acclaim for his work. A Hampton, Virginia native, Marion played at Tulsa and spent a little bit of time in the NFL before moving onto his coaching career. Marion spent time at the high school level before moving up to Arizona State as an analyst and then Oklahoma Baptist as a running back coach. After stints at Howard and William & Mary, Marion was hired at Hawaii in 2020. In 2021, Marion joined the Pittsburgh coaching staff and helped lead the Panthers to the ACC Title. Marion has been recruiting Texas and Oklahoma for quite a while, and he’s one of the best young innovative minds in the game. The creator of the Go Go Offense, Marion could add some new offensive ideas to Steve Sarkisian’s playbook.

    Joe Price – Director of Player Personnel at UTSA

    Price is one of the next rising stars in off-field personnel, but he would be at his best in an on-field role where he could be on the road recruiting. A native of Houston, Price played at Aldine Nimitz before playing wide receiver at Harding University in Arkansas. Price worked in the high school ranks as the recruiting coordinator at Galena Park High School before moving to North Shore in 2014 as Passing Game Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator. Price has deep ties to the Houston area where his father coached for over 30 years. He’s already gaining acclaim for his department’s ability to evaluate and recruit talent.

    Kevin Cummings – Arizona

    A Los Angeles native with a growing reputation as a coach and recruiter, Cummings played at Oregon State in college before a stint in the CFL. Cummings spent three years as a quality control coach at Oregon State before making a final play run at playing professionally during a short stint in the CFL. He returned to Oregon State as a graduate assistant and moved on to San Jose State as wide receivers coach. Cummings joined Arizona this year under first year coach Jedd Fisch. Seen as a major riser in the coaching ranks, Cummings landed elite wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan at the end of the cycle after flipping him from Oregon.

    Emmett Jones – Texas Tech

    Any time there’s an opening at wide receivers, I will push the name of Emmett Jones. Jones played his high school ball at Seagoville and then walked on at Texas Tech before entering the coaching profession after graduating from North Texas. Jones rose to prominence as the offensive coordinator for legendary high school coach Reginald Samples at Dallas Lincoln and Dallas Skyline. Jones then moved on to accept the head coaching position at South Oak Cliff before taking a collegiate position at Texas Tech in 2015. When Kliff Kingsbury was fired, Jones took a position on Les Miles’ staff at Kansas. On the field, Jones was integral in the development of Texas Tech receivers Antoine Wesley, TJ Vasher, and Keke Coutee. Jones remains a top name to know for a few reasons. The former Dallas South Oak Cliff head coach is seen as a great recruiter and a strong position coach as well. Jones has ties to the staff through close friend Chris Gilbert and guys like Jeff Banks who recruited his area for years. One south Dallas coach I spoke with said, “He would win recruiter of the year at Texas. It wouldn’t even be close. He will shut down Dallas if they let him loose.”

    Cortez Hankton – Georgia

    It might take a lot, but Texas could look to try and pull Hankton away from Georgia. His brother Cordae is already on the Texas staff, and Cortez has been a strong recruiter in his time with the Bulldogs. A New Orleans native, Hankton would give Texas some more boots on the ground in Louisiana where they’ve made an effort to be a factor. A Texas Southern grad, Hankton had half a dozen stops at the professional level before moving into coaching. He does have the title of Pass Game Coordinator, so Texas might need to match titles and give him a raise. During his time at Georgia, Hankton helped the Dawgs land players like George Pickens, Lewis Cine and Sedrick Van Pran.

     

     

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