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Despite lower-ranked class, Elko completely boxes out Longhorns in important area

Pending one big announcement, Texas A&M football cleaned up in one area where the Longhorns' class is lacking.

By Graham Harmon | 9:33 AM EST

Texas A&M football just signed quite the impressive class for Mike Elko's first year at the helm. Though things didn't end up going the way that Aggie fans wanted down the stretch of the year, the talent that is coming in via the high school ranks is considerable, with plenty of instant impact players to go around.

Late in the game, the Aggies added two five-stars at premium positions: highly-regarded wideout Jerome Myles and elite tackle prospect Lamont Rogers. Those are two players who will no doubt make a huge impact on this roster going forward.

The strength of this class, though, is in the trenches. That's where you win games in the SEC, as we've seen for years now, and so it's imperative to bring in top prospects at those positions. Mike Elko did so—at the expense of an in-state rival.

Texas A&M football helped shut out the Texas Longhorns on elite line prospects in-state

The most obvious evidence of this is from the three elite offensive tackle prospects from DFW. Ty Haywood, Michael Fasusi, and Lamont Rogers are all five-star tackles; the Aggies got Rogers, while Fasusi—despite a huge push from the Longhorns—ended up with OU. Haywood still has yet to sign, but is down to Alabama or Michigan.

Then, you have what happened with the defensive tackle talent in state. DJ Sanders, out of Bellville, was a guy that Longhorn insiders believed they were getting right up until his commitment, and then they believed once more that they were flipping him right up until he signed.

Of course, neither of these things materialized, and he inked with the Aggies. A similar story happened with another of the Ags' top DT prospects in Chace Sims, who Texas kept trying to get on campus during the fall. The Aggies weathered the storm there as well.

And we can't forget about Landon Rink. The uber-productive DT out of Houston is a Longhorn legacy, coached by his father Shane Rink—but he will wear the Maroon and White in college.

Now, Texas didn't go o-fer. They brought in DE Lance Jackson, who the Aggies never pursued, but is highly-rated by at least one service. They're waiting on the announcement of another five-star in DL Justus Terry, but it's not likely they'll get a five-star DL out of Georgia when the Bulldogs are in the mix.

The Longhorns brought in plenty of talent at DB and WR, that's true. But we saw in the Tom Herman era how overloading classes at those spots will end up for your program. You need to have the proper amount of talent on the lines of scrimmage—and in that respect, the Longhorns should be worried.

 

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40 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Despite lower-ranked class, Elko completely boxes out Longhorns in important area

Pending one big announcement, Texas A&M football cleaned up in one area where the Longhorns' class is lacking.

Now, Texas didn't go o-fer. They brought in DE Lance Jackson, who the Aggies never pursued, but is highly-rated by at least one service. They're waiting on the announcement of another five-star in DL Justus Terry, but it's not likely they'll get a five-star DL out of Georgia when the Bulldogs are in the mix.

The Longhorns brought in plenty of talent at DB and WR, that's true. But we saw in the Tom Herman era how overloading classes at those spots will end up for your program. You need to have the proper amount of talent on the lines of scrimmage—and in that respect, the Longhorns should be worried.

 

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51 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Despite lower-ranked class, Elko completely boxes out Longhorns in important area

Pending one big announcement, Texas A&M football cleaned up in one area where the Longhorns' class is lacking.

By Graham Harmon | 9:33 AM EST

Texas A&M football just signed quite the impressive class for Mike Elko's first year at the helm. Though things didn't end up going the way that Aggie fans wanted down the stretch of the year, the talent that is coming in via the high school ranks is considerable, with plenty of instant impact players to go around.

Late in the game, the Aggies added two five-stars at premium positions: highly-regarded wideout Jerome Myles and elite tackle prospect Lamont Rogers. Those are two players who will no doubt make a huge impact on this roster going forward.

The strength of this class, though, is in the trenches. That's where you win games in the SEC, as we've seen for years now, and so it's imperative to bring in top prospects at those positions. Mike Elko did so—at the expense of an in-state rival.

Texas A&M football helped shut out the Texas Longhorns on elite line prospects in-state

The most obvious evidence of this is from the three elite offensive tackle prospects from DFW. Ty Haywood, Michael Fasusi, and Lamont Rogers are all five-star tackles; the Aggies got Rogers, while Fasusi—despite a huge push from the Longhorns—ended up with OU. Haywood still has yet to sign, but is down to Alabama or Michigan.

Then, you have what happened with the defensive tackle talent in state. DJ Sanders, out of Bellville, was a guy that Longhorn insiders believed they were getting right up until his commitment, and then they believed once more that they were flipping him right up until he signed.

Of course, neither of these things materialized, and he inked with the Aggies. A similar story happened with another of the Ags' top DT prospects in Chace Sims, who Texas kept trying to get on campus during the fall. The Aggies weathered the storm there as well.

And we can't forget about Landon Rink. The uber-productive DT out of Houston is a Longhorn legacy, coached by his father Shane Rink—but he will wear the Maroon and White in college.

Now, Texas didn't go o-fer. They brought in DE Lance Jackson, who the Aggies never pursued, but is highly-rated by at least one service. They're waiting on the announcement of another five-star in DL Justus Terry, but it's not likely they'll get a five-star DL out of Georgia when the Bulldogs are in the mix.

The Longhorns brought in plenty of talent at DB and WR, that's true. But we saw in the Tom Herman era how overloading classes at those spots will end up for your program. You need to have the proper amount of talent on the lines of scrimmage—and in that respect, the Longhorns should be worried.

 

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These dudes love huffing their own farts.  It's what they do best, right up to game time when they drop a deuce for the big L ,and then it's on to the next year on repeat. Enjoy watching the Longhorns in both the SEC championship and playoffs--atm fightiin' choads.  

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Talk about the mother of all non sequiturs ... 

 

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God damn, we truly waltzed into the SEC and exposed the shit out of everything.  Georgia and aggy taking it the hardest. 

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I think he did. But he was always mediocre. He just dominated the New Mexico States of the world. 

He had 2 sacks and 6 pressures against Michigan in 2023.  He is a very good DE who can set the edge and stop the run and who is going to get drafted very high.  What he isn't is a speed rusher who is going to get double digit sack totals.

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Damn this is like last year. All the players are bailing, I wonder what’s happening

I know we do this every year but their schedule is also a lot more difficult next year.

Their away games of @ ND, @ Arkansas (no longer a neutral field), @ LSU, @ Missouri, @ Texas are brutal. Then South Carolina and Florida should both be decent next year assuming Lagway doesn't bounce. 

 

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9 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said:

I know we do this every year but their schedule is also a lot more difficult next year.

Their away games of @ ND, @ Arkansas (no longer a neutral field), @ LSU, @ Missouri, @ Texas are brutal. Then South Carolina and Florida should both be decent next year assuming Lagway doesn't bounce. 

 

Becoming bowl eligible next year will be a massive achievement. 

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3 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Did Bryce Anderson have a good enough year to declare? I know some people said he had an up-and-down year but I really haven't followed him that closely.

He has a PFF grade this year of 68.8. His run defense grade is below 50 and he was one of the worst run supporting safeties in college football. He's too slow to play CB and not physical enough at NB or S. I hope he sticks around. If he goes pro, I'm not sure what there is to like about drafting him versus other options.

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He has a PFF grade this year of 68.8. His run defense grade is below 50 and he was one of the worst run supporting safeties in college football. He's too slow to play CB and not physical enough at NB or S. I hope he sticks around. If he goes pro, I'm not sure what there is to like about drafting him versus other option

honestly that is sad. I assume just a few years ago he had a bright future. Why didn’t The Elk coach him up?

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On Zeno from TexAgs. They're having trouble getting fired up.

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This is some serious mutinous talk here. Not even one, "if he chose A&M, he must be an Elko culture guy! Look at the film."

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You know these 23 guys were roaming around waiting for a shepherd to show them the way. Every team wants a back up qb with a history of throwing interceptions. Hope we can find at least one!

More insight coming in:

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Disaster-proof was Zeno's nickname! image.png.ccc3dd52434096c14e1845e75130e406.png

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The 20 upvotes are sips, too? The nickname: bitterness and dawning realization about the direction of the program. Stunning to see this early on TexAgs. The naivetes are restless.

Cue sunshine with accompanying pump.

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The parrots are studying the above to spread the copium. That phrase will return often in the coming month. Maroon Dawn isn't having it:
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Charlie is a fast-learning parrot. Moving towards "Zeno is perfect for us."

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Parrots

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Just cruising past the rest of the dross, I come upon Yogi Berra Ag:

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You played at A&M! Wow! Were you a starter?

I started at back-up quarterback.

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A little more from the Marroon Dawn v Vander cage match:image.png.c8f8e18e34cee89e4d91db35fddcc559.png

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[I'm just going to point out the psychopathy of jcag recalling a Maroon Dawn post from three years ago and actually having it bookmarked. That's some heavy Aggie stalker shit there, man.]

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Vander returns to take up the argument leaving jcag to keep on eye on Maroon Dawn. (Feels like I'm writing a screenplay.)

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Will he even practice? I see him with wizened visage sagely leaning on a fence post filing his nails. "You boys have any questions about throwing interceptions, I'm your man."

Muk agrees:

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But, wait! Now it seems like he is a stud:

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That accounts for all of his touchdown passes last year. Wait, he didn't play Georgia last year.

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From the UAB site for 2023

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Had the most prolific single season for a quarterback in UAB history…Set the single season record for completions (279) and completion percentage (73.6)…Threw for the second most yards in a season with 3,126…Threw for 20 touchdowns and added four rushing scores…Finished the season ranked second nationally in completion percentage, seventh in completions per game (25.4), 11th in total offense (299.5) and 14th in passing yards per game (284.2)…Set UAB FBS single game passing record with 484 yards and five touchdowns against Florida Atlantic…Had 353 yards and four touchdowns in a win against South Florida…Threw for over 300 yards three times.

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On 12/9/2024 at 4:06 PM, Rickylovesweed said:

I know we do this every year but their schedule is also a lot more difficult next year.

Their away games of @ ND, @ Arkansas (no longer a neutral field), @ LSU, @ Missouri, @ Texas are brutal. Then South Carolina and Florida should both be decent next year assuming Lagway doesn't bounce. 

 

No months long whine about how they're owed the first arky game at home?  Huh.

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Reminds me of 2019 TCU. After a disastrous 3-9 2018 season with no decent QB, Patterson brought in Alex Delton from KSU, supposedly just to provide senior leadership. TCU fans knew that was desperate and ridiculous. Delton started 3 games, lost his starting role to true freshman Duggan, and then quit after 4 games. So much for senior leadership. 

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On 12/10/2024 at 5:19 AM, BurntOrange&White said:

They're not blue collar hard working lunch pale types! 

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On 12/10/2024 at 6:24 AM, Tex Pete said:

They have to pay a shit ton of money to Jimbo Fisher AND a whole new staff. They’re not exactly flush with cash. 

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As an experienced, veteran Texags troll I have to admit that most posters without an ag tag are trolls. For nearly 15 years I’ve pursued the elusive ag tag to no avail.

This knowledge might diminish your joy in reading Texags, but it also brings joy in knowing that there are many, many people who enjoy trolling aggy.

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27 minutes ago, Navin R. Johnson said:

As an experienced, veteran Texags troll I have to admit that most posters without an ag tag are trolls. For nearly 15 years I’ve pursued the elusive ag tag to no avail.

This knowledge might diminish your joy in reading Texags, but it also brings joy in knowing that there are many, many people who enjoy trolling aggy.

How hard can it be to get a fake TAMU degree and thereby an ag tag?  Probably only marginally harder than getting an actual TAMU degree. 

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