2022 Transfer Thread - It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

[4th and 5 4914]

You spelled “off” wrong

 

[Harvdog 2288]

9 hours ago, closetohumping said:

Everyone else’s bingo card have Charlie’s “let’s ride” as the freebie?

Yes sir

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

Bobby

The recruitment of Jordan Addison, the Biletnikoff Winner and Pitt transfer, continues.

As previously reported, Inside Texas has learned that Addison has narrowed his decision to Texas and USC.

Some close to Addison, as recently as yesterday, were pushing a possible return to Pitt as a third option, but Addison is said to have moved on from that possibility.

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I’m not going to sit here and say definitively which school Addison will choose. I don’t know the answer to that.

However, I can say without question that there is growing confidence in Austin and around the Texas program.

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Some may try to compare this recruitment to that of Ochaun Mathis, the former TCU defensive end who selected Nebraska after most believed for a long time he would naturally pick the Longhorns.

But, in this instance, Texas feels more like Nebraska, the dark horse nobody took seriously until the very end.

Nobody gave the Horns a real shot at Addison and just assumed Addison would be going to USC once he entered his name in the portal given the behind the scenes discussions with Caleb Williams and Williams’ father prior to that.

But Texas is very much in this. Sarkisian’s success getting the ball to multiple talented receivers is resonating with Addison, as is Addison’s prior relationship with receivers coach Brennan Marion, and his feeling from being around the team.

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Earlier this week, I was told to look for a timeline of Thursday for a decision. But this could easily carry into the weekend and early next week.

Addison and those are around him are being thorough. And he understandably feels no immediate pressure from a timeline perspective but does want to get to work with his future team as soon as possible. Both Texas and USC return to work in the next two weeks or so.

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Eric Nahlin: 

These are touchy and difficult recruitments to cover that are susceptible to swings. We’re very confident things have gotten quite interesting in recent days. If your read is, he’ll simply go to the school that motivated him into the portal, your read is broken. While that is often the case in these recruitments, largely due to pre-existing relationships, that’s a bad assumption here.

The midweek visit last week should have been a good reminder who the strongest relationship was between, and that’s Addison and Brennan Marion. “He just visited to do his old coach a solid,” wasn’t the case. That visit threw a major kink in USC’s plans and Addison left UT with the impression he was not going to make a rushed decision. Any first-mover advantage USC had appears to be gone as of earlier this week.

As far as not making a quick decision, Addison held true to his word and since the USC visit, dialogue between Addison picked up right where it left off from his visit. This isn’t him stringing things out for appearances sake. If that was the case, he’d just wait to announce for USC rather than still being fully engaged in the recruiting process with Texas. Given his relationship with Marion, do you think he’d string him along?

We’re not going to make a prediction, at least not yet, because of the unknown associated with these recruitments. What we do know with certainty is Texas remains motivated and the midweek confidence from last week, that was premature in some circles, seems to be rising with the people who do matter as we get closer to resolution.

One final word, don’t waste your time trying to piece together nonsense on social media. To their credit, and to the environment Steve Sarkisian has fostered, the players are staying on Addison, but social media isn’t a reliable indicator of where things truly stand.

[Bevo 13577]

6 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

However, I can say without question that there is growing confidence in Austin and around the Texas program.

Fuck

[tokamak 6431]

7 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Some close to Addison, as recently as yesterday, were pushing a possible return to Pitt as a third option, but Addison is said to have moved on from that possibility.

Pitt's coach is technically close to Addison, yes.

[Hookem2147 21306]

 

[LTtxfan 49189]

23 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Eric Nahlin:  We’re not going to make a prediction, at least not yet, because of the unknown associated with these recruitments. What we do know with certainty is Texas remains motivated and the midweek confidence from last week, that was premature in some circles, seems to be rising with the people who do matter as we get closer to resolution.

 

[MuellerHorn 4251]

6 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

247 and the JMU 2021 roster list him at 5-foot-10, so he may be even a little bit shorter than that. I doubt Texas pursues.

JMU already 404'd him on their roster https://jmusports.com/404-1.aspx?url=%2froster.aspx%3frp_id%3d17790%26 . Their coaching staff must not take too kindly to entering the portal. 

Edited May 18, 2022 by MuellerHorn

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

As a grad transfer I think he's worth looking at.

[Hookem2147 21306]

1 minute ago, MuellerHorn said:

247 lists him at 5-foot-10. I doubt Texas pursues.

I tried looking on JMU's roster, but they already 404'd him https://jmusports.com/404-1.aspx?url=%2froster.aspx%3frp_id%3d17790%26 . Their coaching staff must not take too kindly to entering the portal. 

Man, I don’t care if a guy is 5’8 or 6’4. If he can diagnose, tackle and take proper angles I will take him in a heartbeat on this team.

[MuellerHorn 4251]

7 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

As a grad transfer I think he's worth looking at.

 

6 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Man, I don’t care if a guy is 5’8 or 6’4. If he can diagnose, tackle and take proper angles I will take him in a heartbeat on this team.

Again, I'm going off of what I think the coaching staff will do. At his size, I doubt they're going to spend a spot on a one-year rental that is potentially limited athletically/size wise and isn't guaranteed to beat out Overshown or Ford. For the same reason, I don' think Texas would be an attractive landing spot to Diamonte. He wants to trade up and start.

If the coaches think otherwise, then great. Go for it.

Edited May 18, 2022 by MuellerHorn

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

 

 

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

1 minute ago, MuellerHorn said:

 

Again, I'm going off of what I think the coaching staff will do. At his size, I doubt they're going to spend a spot on a one-year rental that is potentially limited athletically/size wise and isn't guaranteed to beat out Overshown or Ford. For the same reason, I don' think Texas would be an attractive landing spot to Diamonte. He wants to trade up and start.

We are 1 injury away from being completely butt fucked at that position.

[MuellerHorn 4251]

2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

We are 1 injury away from being completely butt fucked at that position.

Look, I'm not saying don't pursue LBs. There have been plenty in the portal, but the coaches haven't thought they'd be worth a roster spot/would upgrade the position. This is the same conversation posters have had ad nauseam regarding the OT position. However, we'll see when it comes to this one.

Edited May 18, 2022 by MuellerHorn

[Hookem2147 21306]

5 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

I doubt they're going to spend a spot on a one-year rental that is potentially limited athletically/size wise and isn't guaranteed to beat out Overshown or Ford.

If anything I think this makes them more inclined to pursue. He’s a one year rental who doesn’t clog up the depth chart or make it less attractive to younger guys/recruits. If he contributes great if he doesn’t he is off the roster in 8 months. We have open spots considering some of the misses we’ve had in the portal and the supply is getting limited at what is available.

Maybe he was recruited into the portal by another team or isn’t interested in competing for snaps considering he’s going to be a senior, but we would be dumb to not at least kick tires and see if he’s interested.

Edited May 18, 2022 by Hookem2147

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

1 minute ago, MuellerHorn said:

Look, I'm not saying don't pursue LBs. There have been plenty in the portal, but the coaches haven't thought they'd be worth a roster spot/would upgrade the position. This is the same conversation posters have had ad nauseam regarding the OT position. However, we'll see when it comes to this one.

OT is completely different because of the talent we've brought in through 2022 class. LB is a whole other animal that doesn't have the same kind of talent coming in via 2022 class.

[LTtxfan 49189]

2 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

 

 

Looks like kinda a guy that plays for horned toads and has a big game against Texas...

Worth kicking the tires on DTD for Horns.  

[Burt Macklin 19026]

4 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

 

Again, I'm going off of what I think the coaching staff will do. At his size, I doubt they're going to spend a spot on a one-year rental that is potentially limited athletically/size wise and isn't guaranteed to beat out Overshown or Ford. For the same reason, I don' think Texas would be an attractive landing spot to Diamonte. He wants to trade up and start.

If the coaches think otherwise, then great. Go for it.

It sounds like you’re worried about the numbers.

[Longboard Horn 40325]

10 hours ago, HornsofBevo said:

Definitely not winning a championship this year no matter who we add at this point but adding Addison and better line play should be enough help us win the BIg12 at least and have an outside chance of making the playoffs. That would be a monumental achievement.

You just said we're not winning a championship no matter who we add, yet adding Jordan can help us win the Big 12. Make up your mind. 

[Longboard Horn 40325]

 

[Horn Dog 9864]

17 hours ago, RaysBoomBoomRoom said:

 

Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long
And with the way you look I understand
That you were not impressed but I heard
You let that little friend of mine
Take off your party dress

Addison, I know this world is killing you
Oh, Addison, my aim is true

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20400]

34 minutes ago, Longboard Horn said:

 

Dave needs to get his shit together.

[Junior Bonner 6249]

I’m feeling very confident about Addison. Except when I don’t. Then I feel sad. Or kind of “well, bye!” But it’s trending upward now. Then back downward. It’s a volatile, stable situation, filled with turmoil. And peace. 

[Thiefery 4995]

12 minutes ago, Junior Bonner said:

I’m feeling very confident about Addison. Except when I don’t. Then I feel sad. Or kind of “well, bye!” But it’s trending upward now. Then back downward. It’s a volatile, stable situation, filled with turmoil. And peace. 

[Reese Bennett 3614]

Cautiously optimistic.

[The Beast 585]

1 minute ago, Reese Bennett said:

Cautiously optimistic.

[USNALonghorn 5078]

1 minute ago, The Beast said:

[texifornia 56972]

Sooooo OU's whole identity is just horns down now? Cool cool.

 

[tokamak 6431]

10 minutes ago, Reese Bennett said:

Cautiously optimistic.

might as well be the official gif of this thread

[JFKFC 4881]

1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

We are 1 injury away from being completely butt fucked at that position.

We are completely butt fucked at that position right now. 

[NoName 16352]

13 hours ago, Sandbagging Steve said:

I was scrolling from the bottom of the page when I read this and immediately considered an argument. I then noticed the poster's name.  

if you haven't put him on ignore...what are you even doing with your life?

[Jamaal.25 587]

2 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

We are completely butt fucked at that position right now. 

He meant without lube. Right now, at least a little lube is being applied.

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

13 hours ago, closetojumping said:

Garth Brooks ruined country music. Just took a big, heaving, steaming grumpy all over something beautiful. I agree he should not be used as the C&W example. 

You and @BurntOrange&White should get together and go bowling. Just leave the rape van and incel rage against women at home where it belongs. 

wtf! you're confusing me with @Orange&White again

[Hiphopopotamos 20875]

2 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

Banks and Kwiatkowski are both following on twitter.

[Scholz 11943]

GD that kid hits hard.

[Junior Bonner 6249]

2 hours ago, MuellerHorn said:

247 and the JMU 2021 roster list him at 5-foot-10, so he may be even a little bit shorter than that. I doubt Texas pursues.

JMU already 404'd him on their roster https://jmusports.com/404-1.aspx?url=%2froster.aspx%3frp_id%3d17790%26 . Their coaching staff must not take too kindly to entering the portal. 

London Fletcher was 5’10”

His film looks pretty good. We have any better prospects? 

[MuellerHorn 4251]

6 minutes ago, Junior Bonner said:

London Fletcher was 5’10”

His film looks pretty good. We have any better prospects? 

We all can cherry pick outliers for any argument. All I was saying is that I'm not sure they'll pursue due to body type. However, if they deem him to be an upgrade, that's great - they should pursue. Even if they do, I'm still skeptical he goes anywhere where he's not an instant starter.

Edited May 18, 2022 by MuellerHorn

[UDontKnow 10445]

2 minutes ago, Junior Bonner said:

London Fletcher was 5’10”

His film looks pretty good. We have any better prospects? 

 

[SimkinsMan 4387]

We're chasing the best WR in the country and Surly is having a pissing contest over country music pissing. I would expect nothing less from this band of degenerate malcontents.

 

 

[conVINCEd 21469]

4 minutes ago, Junior Bonner said:

London Fletcher was 5’10”

His film looks pretty good. We have any better prospects? 

It’s 2 a.m. and the bar is closing.  Under the circumstances I’m willing to overlook some physical deficiencies.

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

[Junior Bonner 6249]

7 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

We all can cherry pick outliers for any argument. All I was saying is that I'm not sure they'll pursue due to body type. However, if they deem him to be an upgrade, that's great - they should pursue. Even if they do, I'm still skeptical he goes anywhere where he's not an instant starter.

For the record, I’ve never touched anyone’s cherry… 

[Big Woodrows 4200]

55 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Sooooo OU's whole identity is just horns down now? Cool cool.

 

now?

[Hornlover 8830]

3 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Eric Nahlin: 

One final word, don’t waste your time trying to piece together nonsense on social media. To their credit, and to the environment Steve Sarkisian has fostered, the players are staying on Addison, but social media isn’t a reliable indicator of where things truly stand.

Translation: Don't use social media for recruiting information. The only true, reliable source of information comes from us $9.95ers. 

[RollLeft 5045]

1 hour ago, SimkinsMan said:

We're chasing the best WR in the country and Surly is having a pissing contest over country music pissing. I would expect nothing less from this band of degenerate malcontents.

So...you've got friends in low places? 

[TexasGolf 4905]

1 hour ago, SimkinsMan said:

We're chasing the best WR in the country and Surly is having a pissing contest over country music pissing.

[satyanash 14488]

2 hours ago, texifornia said:

Sooooo OU's whole identity is just horns down now?

[BurntOrange&White 39933]

2 hours ago, MuellerHorn said:

We all can cherry pick outliers for any argument. All I was saying is that I'm not sure they'll pursue due to body type. However, if they deem him to be an upgrade, that's great - they should pursue. Even if they do, I'm still skeptical he goes anywhere where he's not an instant starter.

 

 

 

 

Seems your thought process was a little off.

[Hookem2147 21306]

Transfer LB from JMU

[BurntOrange&White 39933]