2020 Recruiting - Football

duff_man said:
I remember we decided to go with Malcom Epps rather than him.
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We decided ? OR did the kid decide to go to Michigan and we went with our next choice ? I think that has been true for several recruits lately. Like the Dobbins kid from LaGrange who chose tOSU instead of Charlie's Horns. We may pass on some guys due to grades, etc but many choose other schools no matter how much Texas wants them. They leave for $$$, just to leave the state, the lure of ESPN's beloved $EC.....etc.
 
To me this is a symptom of an obvious problem: Our defense is historically bad. We can spin it until the cows come home...

“It’s just one recruit.”
“He committed too early.”
“Once we get players healthy everything will be fine.”
“He wants to play in a 4-3.”

We have a problem, and Herman knows it. He may downplay the issue but inside, he has to be sweating bullets.

We can fix this problem but it may take a DC change to get it done.

I’m concerned that we may have seen the beginning of a trend...
 
Me too duke. That’s why I’d like to know just what is the issue, or what the players are saying. I sure don’t like the report by JF that a starter didn’t go to practice.
 
dukesteer said:
To me this is a symptom of an obvious problem: Our defense is historically bad. We can spin it until the cows come home...

“It’s just one recruit.”
“He committed too early.”
“Once we get players healthy everything will be fine.”
“He wants to play in a 4-3.”

We have a problem, and Herman knows it. He may downplay the issue but inside, he has to be sweating bullets.

We can fix this problem but it may take a DC change to get it done.

I’m concerned that we may have seen the beginning of a trend...
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So we need to cater to every kid who has not bought in and ignore those who have?

Sounds like a Jimbo Fisher program.
 
IF there is a problem, there needs to be a players only meeting called. That's why we have captains & leaders. Hash it out and the captains go to the coaches for a "what's said in this room stays in this room" meeting.

Any signs of retribution by a coach and he is the new valet at Antone's.

:hookem2:
 
There is speculation that we are about to lose Eaton, Fillinger and Pouncey. All defensive recruits. Don't care about Eaton as he was a bit of a reach but really sorry to hear about Fillinger, but also can't blame him. Pouncey might be more about his brother's situation and lack of playing time. If we lose Pouncey, you can bet we will also lose his brother to the transfer portal.
 
The way the defense is playing you'd think these recruits would be salivating to come in a start early. You dont fall in love with a program and decommit after a few shakey performances just like that. Texas only 2 losses are to top 5 teams. Theres more going on if these rumors are true.
 
2003TexasGrad said:
The way the defense is playing you'd think these recruits would be salivating to come in a start early. You dont fall in love with a program and decommit after a few shakey performances just like that. Texas only 2 losses are to top 5 teams. Theres more going on if these rumors are true.
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Agree, With the defensive issues, recruits should be excited about coming in and playing right way.
 
2003 that’s exactly why this worries me. I always look at the potential to contribute angle as a positive. Because of that I am concerned with all this disgruntlement.
Good Lord think what it would be if we were actually losing!
 
Handler said:
Agree, With the defensive issues, recruits should be excited about coming in and playing right way.
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Thinking logically, yes. But when a program gets successful, it gets a lot of jumpers on the bandwagon for the glory.

Herman before at UH had to find the lean and hungry junkyard dogs.
 
Austin_Bill said:
There is speculation that we are about to lose Eaton, Fillinger and Pouncey. All defensive recruits. Don't care about Eaton as he was a bit of a reach but really sorry to hear about Fillinger, but also can't blame him. Pouncey might be more about his brother's situation and lack of playing time. If we lose Pouncey, you can bet we will also lose his brother to the transfer portal.
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I doubt Van Fillinger will leave. He is very committed.

Pouncey? He is out all year with an injury, but a terrific upside. His brother has not been on the field a whole lot, so .....
 
Is it just me or does it feel like the wheels are starting to fall off the Longhorn Wagon?

I’m normally very positive when it comes to the Horns. But when we start losing commitments and recruits then it’s time to become concerned.
 
If I personalize this a bit I think I see it differently than my original thought. My Grandson plays soccer at a small Tn school and without doubt ( prejudice aside) is one of the best in the squad. I could see him looking around at other opportunities because the team is not so good. Difference here though in that he’s a Frosh so playing on JV but I can see the motivation to someone that sees what he thinks is a sinking, or not rising, ship and their talents are wasting. You only have 4 years or 4 seasons so one would want the best experience possible.
 
Unfortunately those who bleed orange and would be the exception to above are not abundant enough. TG for Sam.
 
BurntOrangeLH said:
So we need to cater to every kid who has not bought in and ignore those who have?

Sounds like a Jimbo Fisher program.
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No. We need to provide evidence that the coaching a kid receives at the University of Texas is elite, innovative and prepares them for the NFL.

Not what we saw in the Kansas game (which coincidentally was the final straw that broke Charlie's back).
 
I35 said:
Is it just me or does it feel like the wheels are starting to fall off the Longhorn Wagon?

I’m normally very positive when it comes to the Horns. But when we start losing commitments and recruits then it’s time to become concerned.
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We'll know after the next 3-4 games. All it takes are several wins in a row against Big 12 competition, including a good thumping or two, and most of the luster returns. The competition is tough and there's a target on our back. I still think our guys will rise to the occasion.
 
bystander said:
No. We need to provide evidence that the coaching at the University of Texas is elite, innovative and prepares them for the NFL.
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So Texas should be an NFL minor league team and not prepare its athletes for real life off the field? Like say Alabama or Clemson or LSU? I would walk away form UT if they made that choice. At Texas, like Herman has said, it is not about the next 3 or 4 years, it is about the next 30 or 40 years of the athlete's life.

bystander said:
Not what we saw in the Kansas game (which coincidentally was the final straw that broke Charlie's back).
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Newsflash: Charlie Strong has not been here for the last 3 years.
 
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