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Finally can tell my aggy story.    Have a good insight into this kids recruitment and I’m still laughing about his visit to aggy. Dude gets his player host (I’ll let y’all find who that is) and

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How do you think this is helpful? Not being a jerk, just asking y'all to keep your shit together and use common sense. In any event, I know for a fact that nothing ever happens with Texas until a

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He could have if he isn't. Play devil's advocate and tell us why you feel about this guy's overall approach to his recruitment and how that either translates to the next level or doesn't matter.

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2 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

I don’t boo people for correcting ignorance. It’s also why I don’t complain about people mocking my childlike misspellings and shit. Because it’s all a group effort to keep us from resembling Texags. 

You've been on this board long enough to know it's a thing (like your fat fingers) - I even added leagal just to make sure people got it.

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Some 2024 updates from Gerry

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There were a number of top Texas targets on the board in the 2024 cycle making visits to future SEC foes this weekend.

Steve Sarkisian and staff have remained in communication throughout the weekend with prospects and families as a number of targets are moving up timelines, and getting close to announcing decisions.

Inside Texas provides the latest on a number of targets with unofficial visits having wrapped up, or in the process of wrapping up.

Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas) High

The No. 1 ranked EDGE was back in Baton Rouge over the weekend. He’s scheduled to return home this afternoon. The Tigers made a push to get the 5-star back on campus knowing his timeline is in the process of moving up from December.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder brought the entire family to Baton Rouge this weekend. LSU ace recruiter Frank Wilson has taken on a bigger role in this recruitment of late. This was also a first opportunity for Simmons to spend a lot of time with defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey. Former Tigers defensive line coach Jamar Cain leaving for the NFL slowed the Tigers momentum for a while.

On the Texas side, confidence remains. The Longhorns understand this is a true battle with the early favorite LSU. Texas knocked the June 23-25 official visit out of the park, as LSU did this weekend with the unofficial visit.

The big question with the Simmons recruitment is when will he announce. People in his circle are pushing for a decision prior to his senior season. As of Friday, Duncanville High had not set a date for their media day. Ideally, they hope Simmons announces a decision prior. But we shall see how it plays out.

Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret

On3 Industry Ranking 4-star cornerback Mack was back in Gainesville this weekend for a two day visit. The 6-foot-0.5, 175-pound cover corner openly talked about how much he likes Florida when Inside Texas visited John Ehret recently. There was some chatter questioning how much the Gators wanted Mack, but IT can say that Florida head coach Billy Napier is all in. The Gators side believes Texas is the main competition. Florida also believes Florida State still has an outside shot too. And they wouldn’t completely rule out LSU yet either — but that may be more in the fall.

Inside Texas believes the decision is more likely to come down to Florida vs. Texas. Terry Joseph and Steve Sarkisian have put the Longhorns in a good position. They have done a very good job with the Mack family. The family has been consistent in saying that the decision is Wardell’s to make.

IT believes Mack will announce his decision in August.

Ryan Wingo, WR, St. Louis (Mo.) University

The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pound wide receiver was on campus at Tennessee, Missouri and Texas A&M this week with a decision date still in December currently. Intel continues to trend more to a Texas vs. Tennessee and Missouri decision as of today. The Longhorns continue to have a level of confidence in this recruitment.

Wingo and family continue to be in consistent communication with Steve Sarkisian and Chris Jackson. Arch Manning and Wingo are also in contact. That has not changed in the least.

Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

The 5-star right tackle still doesn’t have a firm timeline for a decision. With that said, an August or early September decisions by the 6-foot-4.5, 305-pounder wouldn’t come as a surprise. Once source continues to lean to Texas vs. Ohio State. Another source believes Oregon remains in the hunt.

Nebraska is all in on this one, but there hasn’t been behind the scenes chatter that the Cornhuskers could win out. Same with Tennessee.

There is a feeling that some inside the Baker circle like the idea of Texas headed into August.

T.J. Lindsey, DL, Bryant (Ar.) IMG Academy

Inside Texas has reported that Auburn is going to make it difficult for the 6-foot-3.5, 268-pounder to say no. IT can also report that Texas remains in contact, and remains in the fight for the On3 Industry Ranking 4-star. Texas has been in communication with Lindsey throughout the weekend. This continues to be a Auburn vs. Texas decision.

Lindsey hasn’t set a date to commit as of Saturday. He is currently planning to release a top 5 in the coming days.

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Even if San Marcos (Texas) High left tackle prospect Ory Williams commits to LSU today, the Longhorns will likely remain in contact. The same goes for Texas A&M 4-star tackle commitment Weston Davis.

Texas will also continue to watch Texas Tech verbal Jacob Ponton closely this season.

The Longhorns would like to sign two tackles in the 2024 class, but aren’t going to reach.

 

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The coaches who have publicly bemoaned the “pay for play” nature of NIL-era college football (like Saban, Dabo, and Kiffin) are coincidentally at programs that have benefited massively from the traditional, old-fashioned bag game. They’ll push for NIL regulations purely out of self-interest to regain their competitive advantage.

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1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

There were a number of top Texas targets on the board in the 2024 cycle making visits to future SEC foes this weekend.

Steve Sarkisian and staff have remained in communication throughout the weekend with prospects and families as a number of targets are moving up timelines, and getting close to announcing decisions.

Inside Texas provides the latest on a number of targets with unofficial visits having wrapped up, or in the process of wrapping up.

Colin Simmons, EDGE, Duncanville (Texas) High

The No. 1 ranked EDGE was back in Baton Rouge over the weekend. He’s scheduled to return home this afternoon. The Tigers made a push to get the 5-star back on campus knowing his timeline is in the process of moving up from December.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder brought the entire family to Baton Rouge this weekend. LSU ace recruiter Frank Wilson has taken on a bigger role in this recruitment of late. This was also a first opportunity for Simmons to spend a lot of time with defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey. Former Tigers defensive line coach Jamar Cain leaving for the NFL slowed the Tigers momentum for a while.

On the Texas side, confidence remains. The Longhorns understand this is a true battle with the early favorite LSU. Texas knocked the June 23-25 official visit out of the park, as LSU did this weekend with the unofficial visit.

The big question with the Simmons recruitment is when will he announce. People in his circle are pushing for a decision prior to his senior season. As of Friday, Duncanville High had not set a date for their media day. Ideally, they hope Simmons announces a decision prior. But we shall see how it plays out.

Wardell Mack, CB, Marrero (La.) John Ehret

On3 Industry Ranking 4-star cornerback Mack was back in Gainesville this weekend for a two day visit. The 6-foot-0.5, 175-pound cover corner openly talked about how much he likes Florida when Inside Texas visited John Ehret recently. There was some chatter questioning how much the Gators wanted Mack, but IT can say that Florida head coach Billy Napier is all in. The Gators side believes Texas is the main competition. Florida also believes Florida State still has an outside shot too. And they wouldn’t completely rule out LSU yet either — but that may be more in the fall.

Inside Texas believes the decision is more likely to come down to Florida vs. Texas. Terry Joseph and Steve Sarkisian have put the Longhorns in a good position. They have done a very good job with the Mack family. The family has been consistent in saying that the decision is Wardell’s to make.

IT believes Mack will announce his decision in August.

Ryan Wingo, WR, St. Louis (Mo.) University

The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pound wide receiver was on campus at Tennessee, Missouri and Texas A&M this week with a decision date still in December currently. Intel continues to trend more to a Texas vs. Tennessee and Missouri decision as of today. The Longhorns continue to have a level of confidence in this recruitment.

Wingo and family continue to be in consistent communication with Steve Sarkisian and Chris Jackson. Arch Manning and Wingo are also in contact. That has not changed in the least.

Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

The 5-star right tackle still doesn’t have a firm timeline for a decision. With that said, an August or early September decisions by the 6-foot-4.5, 305-pounder wouldn’t come as a surprise. Once source continues to lean to Texas vs. Ohio State. Another source believes Oregon remains in the hunt.

Nebraska is all in on this one, but there hasn’t been behind the scenes chatter that the Cornhuskers could win out. Same with Tennessee.

There is a feeling that some inside the Baker circle like the idea of Texas headed into August.

T.J. Lindsey, DL, Bryant (Ar.) IMG Academy

Inside Texas has reported that Auburn is going to make it difficult for the 6-foot-3.5, 268-pounder to say no. IT can also report that Texas remains in contact, and remains in the fight for the On3 Industry Ranking 4-star. Texas has been in communication with Lindsey throughout the weekend. This continues to be a Auburn vs. Texas decision.

Lindsey hasn’t set a date to commit as of Saturday. He is currently planning to release a top 5 in the coming days.

 

Reading between the lines - most optimistic on Wingo and Baker followed by Mack and then Simmons.

 

 

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Some Sunday afternoon chuckles.  Anyone surprised, given the source?  

 

TV gif. Ola Ray as Michael Jackson’s girlfriend in the Thriller video screams in terror, her hands shaking in fear.

 

 

 

 

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It looks like they just raided the kiddy aisle in the frozen food section.

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Reading between the lines - most optimistic on Wingo and Baker followed by Mack and then Simmons.
 
 
If Simmons ends up at LSU, I will never buy into the "amazing recruiting weekend" bullshit from our 9.95ers again. Across the board they hinted for weeks we either got a silent or close to it
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If Simmons ends up at LSU, I will never buy into the "amazing recruiting weekend"emoji769.png bullshit from our 9.95ers again. Across the board they hinted for weeks we either got a silent or close to it

It won't be the first "silent" that we didn't get.  Silent doesn't mean jack squat, imo.

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8 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

If I recall wasn’t LSU a little slow out of the box with recruiting last year then ramped pretty well? I thought it was because Kelly was new, but maybe he takes it a little slower than LSU in the past. 

They have already processed several kids this cycle. It’s been somewhat of a weird class for them. 20 commits but sit outside the top 10. Average player rating is 14th.

They do have a chance to finish strong though.

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27 minutes ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:


These are decisions being made by high school juniors? They may change their minds from time to time.

when I was a HS Junior, my dad offered to give me his seriously straight 55 chevy. 

"Fuck that, I'm a Ford guy.  I'll buy this beat-to-shit Mustang instead".

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6 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

Maybe he meant British Knights?

Yep, LSU has a new shoe deal with BK Footwear. Reportedly, they've distinguished themselves as an inner-city and music-driven brand, appealing to the predominantly male youth in urban communities. But now, they've found a new material for cleats based on fluocinoid rubber.

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