2019 Recruiting - Football

Joe Fan said:
I posted this review of Strong's big 2016 class in another thread. Dropping it in here as well

After the transfer of Curtis, the entire 2016 class of Charlie's looks a lot different now
The class size was 28 total
It was #7 overall per the 247 Composite (#10 per ESPN and #11 per Rivals)
#1 in the Big 12

But many from the class, who should now be starting or close to starting, are already gone --
Erick Fowler (high 4-star)
Jean Delance (high 4-star)
Jordan Elliott (high 4-star)
Chris Daniels (4-star)
Eric Cuffee (4-star)
Marcel Southall (4-star)
Reggie Hemphill-Mapps
Davion Curtis
Demarco Boyd
Peyton Aucoin
Total = 11 players

Another 6 appear buried on the depth chart, some of whom have to also be considered transfer possibilities at this point --
Andrew Fitzgerald (4-star)
D'Andre Christmas (4-star)
JP Urquidez (4-star)
Kyle Porter (4-star)
Chris Brown
Donovan Duvernay

Another 6 from that are at least playing but are not starting, and definitely not stars at this point --
Patrick Hudson (high 4-star we landed only thanks to Baylor implosion)
Jeffrey McCullough (high 4-star)
Shane Buechele (4-star)
Denzel Okafor (4-star)
Gerald Wilbon
Tope Imade

That leaves 6 players from that class of 28 total who have been starters and have sometimes played very well --
Devin Duvernay (high 4-star we landed only thanks to Baylor implosion)
Brandon Jones (high 4-star)
Collin Johnson (4-star)
Lil'Jordan Humphrey
Malcolm Roach
Zach Shackleford

This is a poor hit rate.
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Any word in practice on Fitzgerald? I heard from some a few years that he was the rawest, most under the radar recruit in the glass. Many were excited about his potential.
 
RainH2burntO said:
I think

Seemed alot of them wanted to play for a black coach at a high profile school... irresistible. Thought it was a plus for us while he was here...then quickly became a minus as he faltered and subsequently was fired.
Not knocking it (the initial desire to play for him no matter what their motivation) on the part of those youngsters...but playing ball at a high profile school, pushing yourself to be your best, and getting a free, high-level education should have been enough once Strong left....at least you'd think it should be. Where are most of them now?
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I was a fan of the coaching change. He did NOT get it done. But...

He was also a very personable man that loved these young men. And sometimes loyalty gets in the way of smart decisions for these guys. I had a boss of mine once get demoted because he went to bat for me in a political mess. I was getting screwed, he had my back, and it cost him. Looking back, I wish he would have stayed the course. I love him for it, but I wish he hadn't done what he did. I think some of our attrition can be attributed to to that.
 
X Misn Tx said:
I was a fan of the coaching change. He did NOT get it done. But...

He was also a very personable man that loved these young men. And sometimes loyalty gets in the way of smart decisions for these guys. I had a boss of mine once get demoted because he went to bat for me in a political mess. I was getting screwed, he had my back, and it cost him. Looking back, I wish he would have stayed the course. I love him for it, but I wish he hadn't done what he did. I think some of our attrition can be attributed to to that.
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Good point. Lose the battle, win the war is better than the reverse. Usually it is a war of attrition.
 
X Misn Tx said:
I was a fan of the coaching change. He did NOT get it done. But...

He was also a very personable man that loved these young men. And sometimes loyalty gets in the way of smart decisions for these guys. I had a boss of mine once get demoted because he went to bat for me in a political mess. I was getting screwed, he had my back, and it cost him. Looking back, I wish he would have stayed the course. I love him for it, but I wish he hadn't done what he did. I think some of our attrition can be attributed to to that.
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I too am a very loyal.....fighting so....person, so I do understand your main point. It was a complicated set of circumstances, no doubt. I'd like to believe Charlie, if he does care for those guys and was being wise, would be/have been the first to tell them to stay the course, stay positive, take advantage of this opportunity you've been given here, and work your tails off for the next guy.
And they could say No Charlie no...We're coming with you to South Florida! Lol
 
We have been told WR Elijah Higgins was a heavy Stanford lean
Apparently that has changed
Maybe he was told not to expect admission? I dont know
But he has apparently re-opened his recruiting and is supposed to be attending our game with USC
 
From Super K of TFB --

I know some of you have been wondering when the most recent “shhh” is set to be announced.

I had heard that it was originally expected to happen a week or so after Bryan Carrington posted the shhh. I’m told that the delay is due to the production of a commitment video.​
 
Bru is pretty tight with many of the USC players, however if Texas beats USC and goes on to have a solid season while USC has a mediocre season. You never know.
 
Smith has tallied 11 TDs in two games. Eleven. He's caught, rushed, and returned 11 scores total and it's not even September yet.

 
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Joe Fan said:
Smith has tallied 11 TDs in two games. Eleven. He's caught, rushed, and returned 11 scores total and it's not even September yet.

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A player is a player, I don't care what his competition is, this kid can compete. He is special, and I really hope he sticks with his commitment.
 
247's "Director of Recruiting" Steve Wiltfong thinks we are currently a close 2nd to Washington for 5-star DT from Hawaii Faatui Tuitele, ahead of Bama and tOSU

But EJ Holland says --
Unfortunately for the Longhorns, Washington also took advantage of the situation and has emerged as the team to beat here. Texas will need a big season, a strong official visit and Jake Langi to use his Polynesian ties to press and close.

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We need to have Texas Lavalava day when he makes his official.

after watching this, I think every game day should be ladies lavalava day.
 
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I had a dream last night Jake Smith was in a burnt orange uni and torching people all over the field.
....maybe I've been too into this lately?
Anyway, hope it was prophetic.
 
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