Texas Recruiting Notes 2021

[Scholz 11923]

38 minutes ago, ChampionshipLevelPiss said:

In terms of Hand's failures this cycle, I was always disappointed that we never really pushed for Matthew Wykoff. I think he would look fantastic in this class right now.

https://247sports.com/player/matthew-wykoff-46080998/

I see you’ve never visited scenic Magnolia.

[2300 Nueces 163]

We will be going the grad transfer route again next year.  Hand is on the Orlando plan.  Yurcich is going to have to take this over and turn it around.

[BurntOrange&White 39486]

Previous years’ OL recruiting seems fine. This year, we whiffed on a kid whose mom carries buckeyes in her purse, and a kid whose mom is as redass as they come. If Blake Brockermeyer wasn’t such a shithead, no one would be complaining right now. I’ll give Hand a pass until next year. 

Then next year comes and it’s the same shitty offensive line recruiting so now we have two years of bad offensive line recruiting and we know how that goes.

[LTtxfan 48928]

BobbyBurton -- Wednesday

Chris Ash, welcome to the Big 12.

Now go stop Texas Tech and Alan Bowman.

Saturday will be Ash’s true indoctrination to the pass-happy Big 12 as a defensive coordinator.

Sure, he’s seen it before while an assistant at Iowa State. But unlike his peer on offense, Mike Yurcich, Ash has never been the one calling the shots in this conference.

And he’ll be doing it against a potent Red Raider offense. Think whatever you want about the closeness of Tech-Houston Baptist game, the problem for the Red Raiders clearly didn’t come on the offensive side of scrimmage.

All eyes will be on Ash and his squad’s performance on Saturday. And rightly so.

If the Horns have problems slowing Tech, what will that mean for an offense like OU?

**

I like the recent scholarship offer to Strake Jesuit offensive lineman Max Merril.

At his most recent combine appearance, Merril came in at 6-4, 262 pounds.

If he is still growing, and has room to get even bigger, that’s not all that different than what Sam Cosmi was at the same point in his development.

Like most high school OLs, Merril must continue to work hard on improving in pass protection. But his run blocking is extremely good. He shows athleticism, determination and some functional intelligence in how he leveraged defenders on specific run plays.

I enjoy watching film of high school players. So if you’re like me and want to look a little further, here are some highlights from his junior year.

Pretty impressive to me.

http://www.hudl.com/v/2CbU95

[SydneyCarton 47809]

2 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

BobbyBurton -- Wednesday

Chris Ash, welcome to the Big 12.

Now go stop Texas Tech and Alan Bowman.

Saturday will be Ash’s true indoctrination to the pass-happy Big 12 as a defensive coordinator.

Sure, he’s seen it before while an assistant at Iowa State. But unlike his peer on offense, Mike Yurcich, Ash has never been the one calling the shots in this conference.

And he’ll be doing it against a potent Red Raider offense. Think whatever you want about the closeness of Tech-Houston Baptist game, the problem for the Red Raiders clearly didn’t come on the offensive side of scrimmage.

All eyes will be on Ash and his squad’s performance on Saturday. And rightly so.

If the Horns have problems slowing Tech, what will that mean for an offense like OU?

**

I like the recent scholarship offer to Strake Jesuit offensive lineman Max Merril.

At his most recent combine appearance, Merril came in at 6-4, 262 pounds.

If he is still growing, and has room to get even bigger, that’s not all that different than what Sam Cosmi was at the same point in his development.

Like most high school OLs, Merril must continue to work hard on improving in pass protection. But his run blocking is extremely good. He shows athleticism, determination and some functional intelligence in how he leveraged defenders on specific run plays.

I enjoy watching film of high school players. So if you’re like me and want to look a little further, here are some highlights from his junior year.

Pretty impressive to me.

http://www.hudl.com/v/2CbU95

Burton with another pathetic entry into what should be christened as his "Fart In The Wind Collection." What a worthless fucking contribution. Seriously, why bother? 

[Burt Macklin 18988]

This has always been the make it or break it year for Hand on the field, but with how poorly 21 and 22 OL recruiting continues to go, he’s going to have to prove himself to be a damn good OL coach to justify keeping him in the face of these recruiting woes, and the UTEP game didn’t do anything to show us he’s near that level. There’s going to have to be some serious improvement by the OL over the course of the season (beyond just Yurcich’s improved scheme protecting the OL better).

[Dbeasy 14953]

So you’re all saying Hand job must be good this year.

[Scholz 11923]

[crash_davis 23078]

6 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

So you’re all saying Hand job must be good this year.

hand jobs are good every year.

[Burt Macklin 18988]

6 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

Burton with another pathetic entry into what should be christened as his "Fart In The Wind Collection." What a worthless fucking contribution. Seriously, why bother? 

Because he gets praise from 247 subs every time he posts, regardless of vapidity. I would be willing to bet there’ll be at least 10 comments thanking Bobby for sharing his thoughts on this stuff. 
 

He does bring up one decent point though. while Tech probably isn’t very good overall, I think their offense will be at least decent this year, so we should be able to get a much better read on Ash and this defense. I do expect our offense to score in the 50s again this week, so the game shouldn’t be in doubt. 

[satyanash 14276]

1 hour ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

• You can fault him for not getting them on campus sooner, but Jonah Miller was impacted by lack of visits. I'm not putting that on Hand. 

Miller was "impacted" by Hand putting no real effort into recruiting them - likely due to overconfidence re: where we stood with in-state targets. We offered the kid back in April of 2019, there was plenty of time to prioritize him and get him to visit before the Covid situation threw everything out of whack.

[Ricky's one-hitter 9084]

5 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Miller was "impacted" by Hand putting no real effort into recruiting them - likely due to overconfidence re: where we stood with in-state targets. We offered the kid back in April of 2019, there was plenty of time to prioritize him and get him to visit before the Covid situation threw everything out of whack.

In April 2019, Rashaad Samples still worked for us, Blake Brockermeyer hadn't exposed his tiny dick yet, and they were slowplaying everyone else. Would you have preferred that they go hard at options 3-7 in April 2019 instead of play the game for the top of their board? Damned if you do, damned if you don't. 

[Burt Macklin 18988]

1 minute ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. 

That’s pretty much satya’s dream scenario. 

[Orange&White 5516]

26 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

So you’re all saying Hand job must be good this year.

It has become the "we have to win this big year" mantra that was bludgeoned to death in the spring and early summer.

[Fud 9543]

From the Bama side

JT Tuimoloau: Bama continues to be strongly in the mix there. Bama/Ohio State race. Maybe still slight OSU lean but Bama has closed the gap and there's a real chance there to land him.

Shemar Turner: Not liking Bama as much here at this point. That could change if he takes trips, but thinking he ends up staying in-state at this point.

Tunmise Adeleye: Sticking with my Bama pick here for now. I don't think he has any plans to announce soon though." -- Hank (BOL Recruiting Chat)

[LTtxfan 48928]

Since some don't stray to FB board...

 

[LTtxfan 48928]

4 hours ago, texifornia said:

While the dude seriously pulling the "we gotta fire him now after a 59-3 win" was clearly a bit special, I think this year is pretty make or break for him. If things suck, no reason to keep him into next year.

 

Fyi -- might be an obstacle for firing Coach Hand since his contract goes thru 2021 season...

 

[TexasRenegade 2391]

2 hours ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

The All-American alumnus would have benefitted greatly from some sort of cover. He and Kristy are currently experiencing the effects of not having any cover whatsoever because of how much kowtowing TH/Yancy/Hand eventually did.

I keep seeing this referenced, but haven't actually seen anything where the Brocks are getting treated like Pariahs?  Would love to though.

[Ricky's one-hitter 9084]

5 minutes ago, TexasRenegade said:

I keep seeing this referenced, but haven't actually seen anything where the Brocks are getting treated like Pariahs?  Would love to though.

There are posters here who can, and have, relayed specific situations and general dissent from prominent and not so prominent alums. There are also tangible actions Kristy is attempting to build bridges. Her husband is just following her with a flamethrower. 

[Ricky's one-hitter 9084]

Just now, Ricky's one-hitter said:

There are posters here who can, and have, relayed specific situations and general dissent from prominent and not so prominent alums. There are also tangible actions Kristy is attempting to build bridges. Her husband is just following her with a flamethrower. 

I'll take my 9.95er school diploma now, thanks. 

[Ricky Butler 2657]

31 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

 

Fyi -- might be an obstacle for firing Coach Hand since his contract goes thru 2021 season...

 

Let's look at the positive: If Ash and Yurcich hit big, it may be a couple of years before anyone can afford to poach them.

[2300 Nueces 163]

4 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

Let's look at the positive: If Ash and Yurcich hit big, it may be a couple of years before anyone can afford to poach them.

Let's hope Herman is taking notes.

[Hornius Emeritus 12403]

5 hours ago, Neonmoon said:

I'm not going to just ignore shitty results to make myself feel better.

You seem to be ignoring really strong results to make yourself feel worse.  I don't get it.

[Tex Pete 20136]

37 minutes ago, TexasRenegade said:

I keep seeing this referenced, but haven't actually seen anything where the Brocks are getting treated like Pariahs?  Would love to though.

Nobody will get within 6 feet of either of them.

[Mason Ramsey 3371]

Fuck The Brockermeyers

[JesusSweatDuck 17780]

23 minutes ago, Mason Ramsey said:

Fuck The Brockermeyers

@immamac this needs to be a reaction

[Elmer_Fudd 22084]

I can't even find Merrill on ESPN.  Maybe Gerry will deliver some BOMC.

[UTEX90 584]

4 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

2.) I disagree on the AZ guys. We barely flirted with them and never took them seriously. This is even more egregious, imo, than your post. He didn't invest any resources at all in 2 winnable recruitments. We ignored them because Brockermeyers, and Donovan Jackson, and Foster.

I don't understand why this year, in particular, the second the Brocks were out we didn't start flirting with more guys on the West Coast.  I am not even sure it is too late.  It may be for 2021 but not for 2022.   They have to be thinking twice about committing to a PAC school.

Edited September 23, 2020 by UTEX90

[UTEX90 584]

47 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

@immamac this needs to be a reaction

What do you want it pinned at the top of each page?

But I am for it as reaction.  Lord knows their names will be in recruiting threads for years to come.

Edited September 23, 2020 by UTEX90

[Ricky's one-hitter 9084]

Brooks and Roach with CBs for Merrill to Texas

[Hank Scorpio 17712]

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

Brooks and Roach with CBs for Merrill to Texas

I hope everyone who criticized Hand will come back to eat their crow. He just locked down a top 200* OT prospect. Pretty good if you ask me. 
 

*in Texas

[LTtxfan 48928]

8 minutes ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

Brooks and Roach with CBs for Merrill to Texas

One L right ???

https://247sports.com/Player/Max-Merril-46098821/ 

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/max-merril/5hAlndR7EeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/default.htm

Edited September 23, 2020 by LTtxfan

[golfclap 6903]

1 hour ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

I can't even find Merrill on ESPN.  Maybe Gerry will deliver some BOMC.

He's going to get a decent bump likely just from getting a profile on ESPN and with his barely having a grade on 247 and Rivals, if he shows that he can not fall into a puddle of goo at the snap he's likely going to get decent bumps across the board and be the source of many a BOMC whiny post. 

Edited September 23, 2020 by golfclap

[cafe society 2835]

I don't feel bad at all about this bit of news.

[futureman 22411]

9 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

This motherfucker is the new Giles. THERE. I SAID IT. 

if we could be so lucky.  Giles is a rainmaker and the best defensive coach in the conference. 

[westexhorn 2006]

If we lose at the RRS due to shitty Oline play, I want to see Hand's head rolling by Sunday evening.  (But budget may not allow...)  Don't wait until he fucks up 22 before making a move...

[Enchubben 5509]

1 hour ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

Brooks and Roach with CBs for Merrill to Texas

When at first you don’t succeed try try try try try try try try try try again. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22084]

1 minute ago, Enchubben said:

When at first you don’t succeed try try try try try try try try try try again. 

Eh, Merrill looks better than any of the Cade/Jackson/Lengyel trio. 

[texifornia 56434]

1 minute ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Eh, Merrill looks better than any of the Cade/Jackson/Lengyel trio. 

I for one love falling ass backward into the correct backup plan.

[MoJames 8241]

There will be years and volumes of debates on the best career out of the Merrill/Cade/Jackson/Lengyel group.

[satyanash 14276]

Mike Roach: Ishmael Ibraheem still '100 percent Texas'

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Ishmael Ibraheem is suddenly one of the senior leaders on his team. The four-star 2021 prospect from Dallas Kimball has been playing for three years, and now he’s on the verge of his final year. For Ibraheem and his teammates, the goal this year is to go to state and make history for Dallas ISD. “We’re trying to get to state,” he said. “Dallas ISD has never been to state before and that’s what we are trying to do. We’re going to go crazy on the field. We’ve got all our guys and want to go 10-0.”

Ibraheem committed to Texas back in June. That hasn’t stopped schools from trying to contact him, but Ibraheem said he told them that his recruitment is shut down. “I’d say two or three that stay texting me,” Ibraheem said. “They just check to see if I’m still open, but I told them I’m one hundred percent Texas.” Ibraheem got to see Texas against UTEP and came away impressed with how they performed. “They went crazy,” he said. “The defense improved a lot since last year. So, that’s good to see.”

Ibraheem was able to watch the cornerbacks, and he saw one of his friends turn in a strong performance in the debut. “They were lockdown,” he said. “Especially Josh Thompson. He and I have been texting a lot. I can’t wait to get down there and meet him.” Ibraheem is working on a few players to join him at Texas. Andrew Mukuba and Shemar Turner are his two main targets at the moment.” “I’m still working on Andrew Mukuba and Shemar Turner,” he said. “I’ve been telling them Texas is the move because we’re building something real nice.”

At 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, Ibraheem is ranked as the No. 12 cornerback in the nation and No. 23 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports Composite.

 

[LTtxfan 48928]

56 minutes ago, texifornia said:

I for one love falling ass backward into the correct backup plan.

 

[Beau Vine 53965]

2 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said:

I hope everyone who criticized Hand will come back to eat their crow. He just locked down a top 200* OT prospect. Pretty good if you ask me. 
 

*in Texas

Not just anybody can walk into Houston and snatch a recruit away from the Indiana Hoosiers!

[FunkSoulBrother 923]

2 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said:

I hope everyone who criticized Hand will come back to eat their crow. He just locked down a top 200* OT prospect. Pretty good if you ask me. 
 

*in Texas

We'd beat out all the other 39 offers he has including Harvard, Princeton, and Yale.

[hornfromdallas 334]

meh o line recruiting doesnt really matter in the end

if all else fails you can just go to an air raid & dink & dunk passes can replace the run game 

you dont need 5* o lineman to pass block for 2 seconds 

 

[Neonmoon 38127]

10 minutes ago, hornfromdallas said:

meh o line recruiting doesnt really matter in the end

if all else fails you can just go to an air raid & dink & dunk passes can replace the run game 

you dont need 5* o lineman to pass block for 2 seconds 

 

[texifornia 56434]

25 minutes ago, hornfromdallas said:

meh o line recruiting doesnt really matter in the end

if all else fails you can just go to an air raid & dink & dunk passes can replace the run game 

you dont need 5* o lineman to pass block for 2 seconds 

 

[FORTY NINE TO ZERO 2630]

6 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

Fyi -- might be an obstacle for firing Coach Hand since his contract goes thru 2021 season...

 

What a vague tweet. Is that athletics? university? The university system? 

[Hank_Hill 18458]

Meh Oline recruiting doesn’t matter in the end. Just change your entire Offense idiots.

[SydneyCarton 47809]

39 minutes ago, hornfromdallas said:

meh o line recruiting doesnt really matter in the end

if all else fails you can just go to an air raid & dink & dunk passes can replace the run game 

you dont need 5* o lineman to pass block for 2 seconds 

 

But those offenses get shit on by teams with elite talent. So while you don’t need 5* oline to run that offense, you do need them to run an offense that can actually win championships.