Texas recruiting notes 2019

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

Just now, satyanash said:

I really want to down vote you. 

[Tired of Lurking 637]

He's right, but that's pretty pathetic.

[Fug 540]

If FK was smart, he wouldn’t align himself so closely with Hamm like it seems he’s been doing lately. 

[RockyMountainHighHorn 889]

After looking at the CB's today, it was tough seeing young Henry (TE) still want to go to Arlie. I know, it's a family thing, but after that start you would think he would want something different. 

[texifornia 56487]

I mean, I understand that FWK is playing both sides of the game here and that's fine-ish (no one is clean in cfb recruiting), but EJ stanning for him on that level is just sad as hell.

[DeweyCox 366]

32 minutes ago, Horny Bull said:

I’m not singling anybody out, but it is hilarious how much some recruits care about that shit. There are almost no planned commitments these days where fans don’t know where they’re going before they announce.

Anyone else just think of Stanford?

[Machinator 32097]

EJ knows where his bread is buttered.

Or where his frappes are sugared, I guess.

Edited October 10, 2018 by Machinator

[Post Oak 20183]

6 minutes ago, satyanash said:

 

[SizzleChest 8275]

7 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Is this what an internet reach around looks like?

[Chuckie Finster 22598]

If Footwork King allows comments from random internet posters to influence his interactions with these kids, then every single bit of this criticism is more than warranted.

[Machinator 32097]

1 hour ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Also, I think Caleb Johnson would arrive in January.

Yes, his HUDL page says he's a December grad.

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If Footwork King allows comments from random internet posters to influence his interactions with these kids, then every single bit of this criticism is more than warranted.

Having said that, Footwork King, you're the fucking man.  Send them all this way.  

[billfromlaketravis 11358]

1 minute ago, Machinator said:

Yes, his HUDL page says he's a December grad.

Gary can show Caleb Johnson the ropes while training for the draft. 

[Kenny Powers 45]

5 minutes ago, Chuckie Finster said:

If Footwork King allows comments from random internet posters to influence his interactions with these kids, then every single bit of this criticism is more than warranted.

Yeah...kinda sad if he's that thin skinned tbh. 

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

2 minutes ago, Kenny Powers said:

Yeah...kinda sad if he's that thin skinned tbh. 

But also very admirable what you're doing for those kids, FWK.  

[irishtexan 11445]

He trains 50 NFL athletes but has time to constantly drive (4 and 5-star) high school kids across the state and up to Ohio. Yeah. Sure thing.

[Carl Winslow 130]

jordan whittingtons brother should move to houston & become the new ftwk

he has the credentials

Spoiler

 

Edited October 10, 2018 by Carl Winslow

[Richter 2230]

FWK should prove his skills by training EJ to be able to do 5 push-ups. 

[Butch Had Not 2940]

SIAP. Not sure when it was updated but Shephard dropped off the ESPN 300. 

[KYHorn 16856]

12 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

He trains 50 NFL athletes but has time to constantly drive (4 and 5-star) high school kids across the state and up to Ohio. Yeah. Sure thing.

This. Plus he's trying to develop a structure wherein we'll take what he gives us and we'll like it and ask no questions. This ain't the USSR!

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

The FWK only wants what is best for these kids, whom he sees as charity cases with no value to him monetarily. But if any of you anonymous internet posters say something bad about the FWK, the FWK may no longer want what is best for these kids.

[Bruh Man 3160]

24 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

He trains 50 NFL athletes but has time to constantly drive (4 and 5-star) high school kids across the state and up to Ohio. Yeah. Sure thing.

What are you trying to say here? There's evidence of him doing both of these things all over his twitter.

[UDontKnow 10439]

24 minutes ago, Richter said:

FWK should prove his skills by training EJ to be able to do 5 push-ups. 

Are those knee push-ups or real man push-ups? This is EJ we're talking about.

[Hank Scorpio 17721]

Reminds me of one of my favorite poems: 

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Footwork King. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the Footwork King about it.

"Footwork King, you said once I decided to follow you, You'd improve my 3 cone time and get me an offer from ATM. But I noticed that when my Footwork was the worst, there was only one set of footprints in the sand. I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, when you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I drove you to the campus of the college that paid me the most money for a visit. Now tweet that you are reopening your commitment and lets go to Georgia, I don’t have all fucking day” 

[irishtexan 11445]

What are you trying to say here? There's evidence of him doing both of these things all over his twitter.

You don’t really expect me to be accountable, or to research, my rash judgments about a petty shyster con man, do you?

[closetojumping 62206]

EJ Holland printing that tripe on behalf of his street agent buddy is fucking pathetic. The fact that Burton allows that bitch to earn a paycheck shilling for fucks like that is an embarrassment. 

Hey Footwork King, stop hustling players for money and we’ll stop mocking you. Keep doing it and eventually a private investigator is going to cover the game and report you to the IRS and the NCAA. It could be happening right now. You don’t get to tell those of us who give a fuck about college football what to do, you fucking shitbag. 

[TXpride 533]

^^ he didn't really mean that FWK...

[Coelenterate Fuccboi 13010]

^^ and if your actions do result in prison time, EJ will obviously arrange his conjugal visits at your request.

[SydneyCarton 47843]

I’d be surprised of theres lots of nfl athletes training with a 3rd party during the season. I’d be REALLY surprised if an NFL player ever paid a dime to the a 3rd party trainer, ever, except in pics and social media mentions. That leaves a couple open time wndows during the year and a need for an income stream that doesnt come from the rich parents of suburban, mediocre HS athletes that do pay to train. 

[MonkeyDoughnut 10138]

If you really have the best interests of these kids than don't social media crap that you KNOW is going to inflame people. You're the adult.

[HenryJames 65886]

[54_Strat 34]

I, for one, welcome Footwork King to this board and his clients to the Longhorns. 

[BevoFlyer 15]

FWK needs to hook the recruits up with that Cars For Kids program that Milo Hamilton is talking about. Then, he can keep training his NFL clients while still "helping" with their rides. 

[williemackgarza 1826]

Dear 7lb 8oz baby fwk Jesus. Please dont hold what my friends (I use this term loosely) here say. They know not what they say.

[KYHorn 16856]

8 minutes ago, BevoFlyer said:

FWK needs to hook the recruits up with that Cars For Kids program that Milo Hamilton is talking about. Then, he can keep training his NFL clients while still "helping" with their rides. 

 

[Newy25 7638]

How can we raise VC money to create a new Aggie recruiting site that EJ and Hamm can both work at? 

Edited October 10, 2018 by Newy25

[Slacks 6791]

So... All of the adults are crying on their internet... About a guy taking players on tripsor not taking them in a timely fashion... And then the guy points it out... And the adults complain about that, too?

Is that what this is?

[bigup2dahorns 3343]

We could use a good theme song for all the FWK chatter

[Elmer_Fudd 22100]

8 hours ago, Butch Had Not said:

SIAP. Not sure when it was updated but Shephard dropped off the ESPN 300. 

Noticed Liebrock is now in ESPN 300.  Don't think he was previously.

They have Owens #41 in-state now.

Edited October 10, 2018 by Elmer_Fudd

[KYHorn 16856]

26 minutes ago, Snacks said:

So... All of the adults are crying on their internet... About a guy taking players on tripsor not taking them in a timely fashion... And then the guy points it out... And the adults complain about that, too?

Is that what this is?
 

Are you really that dense, or just being obtuse?

[Enchubben 5509]

9 hours ago, irishtexan said:

He trains 50 NFL athletes but has time to constantly drive (4 and 5-star) high school kids across the state and up to Ohio. Yeah. Sure thing.

To be fair it’s the middle of the season so NFL players aren’t flying to Houston for training right now.

From what I’ve seen most of his professional athletes (not including Aggy commits) train during spring and summer before they report to camp. 

The guy is a legit trainer and is good at what he does.

[Magus Ossis 2783]

He may tell himself and others that he is helping kids in a spirit of charity, but one can’t escape noticing that he seems focused on helping not the marginal 3* guys in danger of failing to land a scholarship but rather blue chip guys who have a higher possibility of inspiring ‘gratitude’ from boosters and of becoming paying NFL clients.

[Atticus 3920]

6 minutes ago, Magus Ossis said:

He may tell himself and others that he is helping kids in a spirit of charity, but one can’t escape noticing that he seems focused on helping not the marginal 3* guys in danger of failing to land a scholarship but rather blue chip guys who have a higher possibility of inspiring ‘gratitude’ from boosters and of becoming paying NFL clients.

This isn't true. They are just the ones who get the most attention because of their blue chip status.

[golfclap 6903]

54 minutes ago, Enchubben said:

The guy is a legit trainer and is good at what he does.

Yep. 

Not to beat a dead fucking horse, and this thread has again turned to a festering fuckhole because non-recruiting board assholes come rambling over after a couple of big wins and spew a bunch of bullshit when they know nothing. FWK is very good at what he does and has trained a couple of kids that I semi-know from baseball and their siblings. None of whom are 5* athletes (or even 3*) but some of whom might play some DIII baseball or lacrosse. He is very good at what he does. There are some shitty "trainers" and "coaches"  and guys that are in this for all the wrong reasons and there's a ton of these guys that would be much more worthy of this boards vitriol, and we didn't even get to the street agents and wannabes. There are also guys that are trainers that are pretty good at what they do that are MUCH shadier and there are several of those that are very anti-UT. Of course his motives aren't altruistic, he's got a business to run that relies on these results, but in this world of 7on7 coaches and personal trainers, this dude doesn't even register on list of shady. So STFU and move on to recruiting, which is going really well and there's actual news and information to be found and discussed. 

 

 

[Magus Ossis 2783]

I apologize for the error. I did not know he donated his time to sub-3* kids or drove them around to college visits.

[Fondren & Main 6665]

18 minutes ago, golfclap said:

Yep. 

Not to beat a dead fucking horse, and this thread has again turned to a festering fuckhole because non-recruiting board assholes come rambling over after a couple of big wins and spew a bunch of bullshit when they know nothing. FWK is very good at what he does and has trained a couple of kids that I semi-know from baseball and their siblings. None of whom are 5* athletes (or even 3*) but some of whom might play some DIII baseball or lacrosse. He is very good at what he does. There are some shitty "trainers" and "coaches"  and guys that are in this for all the wrong reasons and there's a ton of these guys that would be much more worthy of this boards vitriol, and we didn't even get to the street agents and wannabes. There are also guys that are trainers that are pretty good at what they do that are MUCH shadier and there are several of those that are very anti-UT. Of course his motives aren't altruistic, he's got a business to run that relies on these results, but in this world of 7on7 coaches and personal trainers, this dude doesn't even register on list of shady. So STFU and move on to recruiting, which is going really well and there's actual news and information to be found and discussed. 

 

 

Hi FWK!

[BabaBooey 131]

11 hours ago, texifornia said:

I mean, I understand that FWK is playing both sides of the game here and that's fine-ish (no one is clean in cfb recruiting), but EJ stanning for him on that level is just sad as hell.

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[Machinator 32097]

Eric Nahlin: Random late night recruiting notes

Just emptying out the notebook.

MYRON WARREN

The Many, Louisiana senior defensive end was offered on Monday. He's a bit of an enigma, not unlike 2018 signee Michael Williams at this point last year. Warren isn't much for the camp scene so I doubt his 6-3, 230 listing is accurate. He looks bigger in pictures. Of the limited 2018 footage I've seen of him he's quite intriguing; he gets off the ball quickly and throws his frame around.

I messaged with him last week before he was offered and he said a visit was a possibility after the season but now that looks much more likely. Amazing what an offer can do. Obviously it's a positive sign for Texas that he de-committed a day after receiving his offer, but he's also hearing from Notre Dame, Mississippi State, and a little from Oklahoma.

Texas has two defensive linemen committed for the class. Both Peter Mpagi and T'vondre Sweat fit the mold for what the staff is looking for. Warren seems to as well.

Unlike d-line, I've mentioned B-backer isn't much of a priority in this class, though Texas seems a bit more interested in grabbing one as of late.

B-BACKER

Part of that could be linebacker calculus and the ability to move Jeffrey McCulloch to Mac. That could just be wishful thinking on my part, though Shark has acquitted himself nicely at B. Another reason could also be Orlando realizing Malcom Roach should have his hand in the dirt. Joseph Ossai will be ready to go full tilt next season, and judging by Byron Hobbs' physical development he may be a bit ahead of schedule, but the staff is looking at some interesting players.

Independence C.C. athlete Kuony Deng is one possibility, but there's a good chance he ends up at Va. Tech where he'll visit later this month. He's originally from The Commonwealth. I talked to the RC at Independence and he said Deng wasn't sure where he'll take his last two official visits too. Deng has some freaky traits and versatility but it might not be in the cards for him and Texas. Still, them being interested in him enough to offer is instructive.

The staff also checked in on Dallas South Oak Cliff's Steven Parker. SOC is playing a very weak schedule but Parker has something like 12 sacks already according to one of his coaches. He's originally from Lubbock and is committed to Texas Tech, but a lot of the big boys have been by to check on him, including Georgia recently. Will Georgia have room? No, but it's worth noting they took the time to stop by.

Parker's a tough kid with an edge, but also coachable, so he might be a program fit. He'll work in the weight room too. "I walked in the gym the other day and he had 225 on military press," said the coach. That's good for a player with his frame.

Oscar Giles and Todd Orlando are supposed to go see SOC play when Texas is on a bye next week. On tape he has a bit of Joseph Ossai to his game, along with the same wiry frame. If he's on that level, or close, it will be hard for the staff to not pursue. Often an in-person game scout by the coaches is really just a chance for face time, but Orlando wants to see him play and take stock of his frame.

Another name to file away is Myron Warren's teammate, Ni'Kendrick Carter. Carter's been hearing from Texas sporadically of late, but he's been given indications they're fond of him. He's also hearing from TCU, and probably even more so now (ha ha ha ha!), as well as Oklahoma State and Missouri. This is probably just the staff doing its diligence but I haven't seen Carter's film yet. He seems to play a lot of positions. At 6-foot-3, 230 pounds and versatile enough to play offense he might be a stud. Everyone is recruiting him for OLB.

RUNNING BACK

We know the staff will battle for the IMG tandem of Trey Sanders and Noah Cain until it feels like it's a waste of time, but there may come a point where it's time to hone in on a second running back take to pair with Derrian Brown.

Deondrick Glass is having a solid, 'I'm a volume back' kind of year, and there's a bit of renewed interest in the Katy runner. I mentioned liking what I saw when I watched him versus North Shore. He won't wow you, but he just keeps coming at defenses until he finally breaks one.

Texas touched base not too long ago for the first time in a long time.

Currently Glass is spying trips to Oklahoma State and Alabama. You may scoff at Glass being good enough for Alabama, but he hears from them every other day. They're going to lose some running backs after this year and apparently have genuine interest. I can see that being the case in a 'Montee Ball at Wisconsin' sort of way. Glass would do well there...if he was't recruited over.

As you know, I feel confident Trey Sanders is going to Alabama. If he does, that wouldn't phase the Glass' one bit. If nothing else, you have to admire the competitive nature.

It will be interesting to see what Texas does at the position.

CALEB JOHNSON

Fullerton College linebacker Caleb Johnson de-committed from Iowa State on Tuesday night. This is just a few days before he takes an official visit to Texas for the Baylor game.

The staff has prioritized him and I feel good about UT's chances of landing the potential plug-and-play 'backer.

Suchomel on Orangebloods reported that Johnson is red-shirting the rest of this season. This means he'll have three years at the four-year school of his choice.

With Texas losing Johnson and Wheeler, landing this Johnson makes perfect sense as a Rover. This would greatly bolster the depth chart at linebacker. Overshown might not be ready just yet, and DeGabriel Floyd should probably be a Mac.

The linebacker roster will be much better next year than this. How it shakes out is anyone's guess.

LADARIUS HENDERSON

Texas is doing a lot of evaluating to find the right offensive line targets. One name close to the top is Waxahachie offensive tackle Ladarius Henderson. He's 6-foot-4, 275 pounds, and only 16-years old. He has the look of a left tackle with his agility. What he's lacking -- punch and power -- are the easiest things to develop.

Said @Halas, who noted his age rather than grade: "He’s a good player. He has some body control stuff he needs to work on and he catches in pass pro more than he delivers a punch but if that kid is just a sophomore he’s going to be damn good."

The staff has kept tabs on Katy Taylor's Andrew Coker. He and Henderson couldn't be any more different. Do you want to build one up (Henderson) or reshape one (Coker). My buddy coached against Taylor recently and described Coker as slow. He'll require some time, but so to will Henderson.

Henderson's athleticism and youth makes this an easy call. Sam Cosmi looks like the LT of the future and there are options behind him. That gives Henderson all the time he needs to physically mature.

If Texas does offer they'll have to pry him from Arizona State.

This is the rich man's version of Kelvin Beachum from Mexia who ended up at SMU and has carved out a fine career in the NFL. If the mental evaluation checks out, and in my experience it usually does for kids who are young for their grade, go get him.

Plus it would be Javonne Shepherd insurance, even though they're different players.

JAVONNE SHEPHERD

This recruitment is yet again taking on a life of its own, exasperated by wall-to-wall coverage of visits and potential visits. This is what happens when recruits are constantly badgered.

We've always known he was planning on taking visits, including his officials. We've always known he was going to be a guy you have to recruit through the whistle. We said that even before he committed to Texas. We've known he's a guy Texas will want to get the last visit for.

Nothing has changed.

Tom Herman is personally involved, meaning it has as much attention as a staff can give a recruitment. If it doesn't work out, maybe they can just go find another Cosmi or Kerstetter.

[Machinator 32097]

TFB Open Post: https://texas.thefootballbrainiacs.com/2018/10/open-post-wednesday-october-10th/

Father of Bru McCoy Says “Texas is Back”
– Super K

After the Red River Rivalry game I caught up with Horace McCoy, the father of 2019 5-star ATH, Bru McCoy. I asked him for his impressions on Texas and their performance.

Horace said, “Texas is back! Super impressed with their play on both sides of the ball. Coach Herman knows how to win!”.

I’ll be in California later this week to see among other players, Bru McCoy as Mater Dei takes on St. John Bosco. So, we plan on having plenty more on where Texas is in this race for McCoy.

Recruits Reactions to Red River Shootout
– Will Baizer

We’ve already given you the reactions from Texas’ main two targets (Bru McCoy and Trey Sanders) to Texas taking back the Golden Cowboy Hat.

Here are some more reactions from across Texas’ targets and commits.

2019 CB Marques Caldwell (Alvin, TX)

“Loved what I saw. It was an all-around team win. We worked together throughout the whole game. It wasn’t a one-sided offensive/defensive win. This was a TEAM win.”

2019 DE Peter Mpagi (Richmond, TX)

“OU SUCKS and that team is something special.”

2019 LB DeGabriel Floyd (Westlake, CA)

“It went exactly how I wanted it to.”

2020 OL Chad Lindberg (League City, TX)

“Awesome to see them win over what is likely to be their toughest in-conference game… Texas’s defense looked good for the most part. The offense was rolling and getting better each week.”

2020 WR Troy Omeire (Houston, TX)

“Everybody played their hearts out.”

2021 OT Reuben Fatheree (Richmond, TX)

“It was very exciting and getting better as the season goes on. Impressive win.”

2021 OT Hayden Conner (Katy, TX)

“The game was amazing. Major statement by the Horns. The line continues to step up. Really happy for Coach Hand.”

Javonne Shepherd Visiting TAMU | Quick-Hitter
– Super K

Spoke with a source close to Texas commit, Javonne Shepherd, and am told that Shepherd visited Texas A&M Monday.

I asked whether the visit was an indication of renewed interest in Texas A&M and was told, “He’s solid to Texas. He’s just going because he’s out of school and bored”.

– UPDATE: I was just told that Shepherd is planning to visit Texas this weekend when the Longhorns host Baylor. So getting him back on campus right after he visits Texas A&M is good news. – (Andrew)

Lewis Cine | Quick-Hitter
– Super K

Won’t come as a huge surprise to you all, but I’m hearing that Texas will not be the choice for 2019 4-star DB, Lewis Cine. Texas made it closer than I had originally expected them to, but it wasn’t quite enough.

4-Star ATH To Officially Visit Texas
– Andrew King

I spoke with Odessa Permian (TX) ATH Peyton Powell.

He told me he is going to be in Austin this weekend for an official visit. There was some speculation he was going to commit last week between TCU, Ohio State, and Oklahoma. Looks like Texas will get a shot here.

Powell is a guy that could end up at a number of spots in college. He plays QB at Permian, but could end up at QB, WR, or DB. He told me Texas is saying they’ll give him a shot at QB, which could be appealing to him.

2019 DL Myron Warren | Texas Offers | Decommits From TCU

– Charlie S

– 2019 DE Myron Warren, out of Many, LA, was offered by Texas Monday…

At the time he was offered, Myron was committed to TCU.

That has changed yesterday, as he tweeted out his decommitment from the Horned Frogs…

Warren is listed as 6’3″ and 230 lbs.

We are reaching out to Myron and sources around him and will bring you what we get!

4-Star DB Jalen Catalon | Quick Hitter
– Andrew King

Talked to a source regarding Mansfield Legacy (TX) S Jalen Catalon, here are some notes.

*** He’s taken his first two official visits to Oklahoma and Arkansas. He’s expected to visit Texas this weekend, but for an unofficial visit. Texas is trying their best to get him in for an official visit after the season, which I think is a smart move.

*** Everyone is talking about how him wanting to play baseball is going to have a huge impact on his decision. But I would pump the breaks on that statement. Especially after his season-ending knee injury, I think Catalon might be starting to realize he needs to prioritize one sport in college.

*** Everyone seems to be talking about this being a Texas-Arkansas battle. Obviously, Arkansas can sell early playing time over Texas after the Longhorns landed an elite DB class in 2018. I was told the Hogs staff is doing that. But I was also told Texas winning big on the field this year and Arkansas starting 1-5 is counteracting that.

*** TCU seems to be the school most people aren’t talking about when it comes to Catalon’s Final Four. But don’t sleep on the Horned Frogs. I was told last night “His [Jalen’s] parents always talk about how they love how the staff over there treats him.” I’m sure his parents wouldn’t mind him being right down the road from them either.

*** I truly sense that a decision hasn’t been made as Catalon is weighing all the pros and cons of his Final Four right now. I also think winning over his parents could be a key in this recruitment.

 Caleb Johnson Decommits From Iowa State
– Charlie S

– 2019 JUCO outside linebacker Caleb Johnson has decommitted from Iowa State.

– Johnson, out of Fullerton College in Murrieta, CA, is scheduled to take an official visit to Texas this weekend

– Our Super K will be visiting him at practice on Thursday and will have much for you then!

[Sgt Hulk 13643]

7 minutes ago, Machinator said:

asked whether the visit was an indication of renewed interest in Texas A&M and was told, “He’s solid to Texas. He’s just going because he’s out of school and bored”.

bwaaaaaa