2020 Recruiting - Football

[Chop]

Think Jimbo was busy shopping for $70k cows.
Not a joke.

Note to Jimbo: you can often get your ag exemption for property taxes by cutting some hay or running a small number of goats on your property. No need for a herd of $70k cows. Who knows, it could be a scam where he sells the calves to some big aggie backers at greatly inflated prices to boost his income.

Then again, maybe Jimbo has gone full aggie, and is "trying his hand" in the show cattle semen business.

 

[Joe Fan]

...Inside Texas today said they think we will now take 4 WRs instead of 3, as has been assumed for some time. Which could mean a couple different things. ,,,,,

...And on WR, it might also mean we know we may have an extra spot there.

I forgot about Josh Moore, so there you go
Or could also always just be someone else currently buried on the depth chart


Here is what IT wrote about Bunkley-Shelton -

LV Bunkley-Shelton, Junipero Serra (Gardena, CA): Fittingly, LV-BS fits in the Josh Moore mold. Moore fit pretty well into the Reggie Hemphill-Mapps mold. So we have similar skill-sets, hyphens galore, and maybe a curse or two. Bunkley-Shelton is a vertical H or Z who would be an unfair match-up on bigger defensive personnel. Since visiting he's said all the right things and he's clearly done his homework on the school. There's a thing or two we're watching behind the scenes on this one. 65% ​

 

[SabreHorn]

ou can often get your ag exemption for property taxes by cutting some hay or running a small number of goats on your property.

Has he bought any property in or around Brazos County? Last I knew he was renting a house in Miramont, because I joked that maybe Adams wouldn't approve him to buy a lot or house.

 

[Chop]

I forgot about Josh Moore, so there you go
Or could also always just be someone else currently buried on the depth chart

Here is what IT wrote about Bunkley-Shelton -

LV Bunkley-Shelton, Junipero Serra (Gardena, CA): Fittingly, LV-BS fits in the Josh Moore mold. Moore fit pretty well into the Reggie Hemphill-Mapps mold. So we have similar skill-sets, hyphens galore, and maybe a curse or two. Bunkley-Shelton is a vertical H or Z who would be an unfair match-up on bigger defensive personnel. Since visiting he's said all the right things and he's clearly done his homework on the school. There's a thing or two we're watching behind the scenes on this one. 65% ​

"There's a thing or two we're watching behind the scenes on this one."

Yeah, like that new sports car that just appeared in his family's driveway courtesy of USC.

 

[Chop]

We are at 17. Add these 5 = 22
CB Josh Eaton - should be the end of this week
APB Ty Jordan - this month
DL Alfred Collins - dont know when
WR Javian Hester - dont know when
Slot WR Levon Bunkley-Shelton - might not announce until after his season is over. Plus there is some grumbling he has to get some academics in order

Which leaves flip candidates -- I would really love to pull White out of that swamp. And I like Rogers better than Eaton (but everyone keeps saying Eaton has huge upside)
WR Jaxon Smith-Njiba and S Lathan Ransom - tOSU
CB Jahari Rogers - Florida
LB Josh White - LSU
S Chris Thompson, Jr - Auburn
S Bryson Washington - ou
WR Johnny Wilson Oregon
CB Kelee Ringo Longshot U. (but with kind of mo we have, who knows?)
RB Zachary Evans Mars U.


Here is what Inside Texas said about Rogers -

Jahari Rogers, Arlington (Arlington, TX) - FLORIDA: Because Rogers isn't a lock to sign with Florida I'm kind of surprised by the push for Josh Eaton but maybe they like Kitan Crawford and Ethan Pouncey and want to bet on Eaton's upside. If Texas didn't get in a hurry and stayed on Rogers I think they could make the recruitment interesting. They may not think the juice is worth the squeeze. 30% ​

Rogers is one I'd really like to sign, and he can do a lot more than just play CB. I get the work/risk/reward calculus that goes into the staff's decision on how much time and effort to put into flipping him. It's just that U. of Florida seems like a random place to lose a top prospect to... Maybe he really clicked with their staff and players?

 

[mchammer]

Think Jimbo was busy shopping for $70k cows.
Not a joke.

Texags were patting themselves on the back when they heard jumbo (new nickname for fisher) was buying prized cattle.

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

I hope we get Ty Jordan. He's versatile, and I could see him in a number of positions where he would create match up problems.

I suspect his height/size is pushing his ratings down. Tech used to take guys like this, put them in motion, and kill us. And with our thin RB depth, it's good to have guys like Jordan and Hullaby who could play RB (along with other skill positions).

He is impressive even if size is disregarded. A Darren Sproles like RB for sure. I would go after Jordan even if we had Cooper.

Hullaby is recruited to be an H back.

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

Is this a Ransom reference?
That would probably be the end for several sofas if we land all 3 of Bijan Robinson (who they thought they had), + Ranson and Smith-Njigba (both of whom they do have)

I am starting a Go Fund Me for my used couch bonfire round up.

Ransom could flip if he recognizes Texas is DBU and Sterns is his mentor like at the Opening in Dallas.

Alford over Rogers for DB because of frame. Rogers is an athlete, but he probably does not see many 6'6" WR.

But there was also an AZ linebacker Texas was pursuing. Did he go to Oregon verbally?

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

Texags were patting themselves on the back when they heard jumbo (new nickname for fisher) was buying prized cattle.

Instead of prize ewes in garter belts and fishnets?

 

[BevoJoe]

Has he bought any property in or around Brazos County? Last I knew he was renting a house in Miramont, because I joked that maybe Adams wouldn't approve him to buy a lot or house.

Jumbo Failures new digs as head coach of aggy on its way to aggyland. If things go really bad over yonder, he can hook up and skedaddle before the lynch mob can catch him.

 

[Chop]

He is impressive even if size is disregarded. A Darren Sproles like RB for sure. I would go after Jordan even if we had Cooper.

Hullaby is recruited to be an H back.

That makes sense re: Hullaby's likely position. Although with our rash of RB injuries at an already thin position, it helps to have players that could slide over to RB if needed, like Hullaby (and Rogers, and Ty Jordan).

 

[Joe Fan]

 

[RainH2burntO]

funny... on "aggy" thread we've been talking mascots...and on recruiting thread talking aggy.
Perhaps we need an aggy mascot recruiting thread....because all three need help over there.

 

[Joe Fan]

Completely agree. I like all 4 of our OL recruits, but IMHO, Karic is the best prospect. Rivals and 247 regard him as the worst (for now at least). .....

Todd Dodge agrees, he loves Karic. He not only thinks he is a college starter at OT but maybe beyond college too.

 

[hornde68]

I agree completely with Joe Fan and Chop regarding Karic. So many of the OL recruits mature later owing to nuances of skills combined with strength that doesn't come at age 16 or 17. The development of power, footwork, balance and leverage can only be learned when competing against like talent on the other side. Few HS have both sides of that exercise and those that do avoid one-on-one with them to avoid injuries. It's tough to impossible to learn footwork and balance against a 5* bull rush when you are practicing against the scout team in HS. We should do whatever Wisconsin is doing. They currently have an AA lineman and an AA Linebacker (per preseason lists) who were both 3* recruits. I haven't done the research on their OL about two or three years ago, but they had all 5 drafted and not one was a Justin Blalock type recruit.

 

[Pomspoms]

I agree completely with Joe Fan and Chop regarding Karic. So many of the OL recruits mature later owing to nuances of skills combined with strength that doesn't come at age 16 or 17. The development of power, footwork, balance and leverage can only be learned when competing against like talent on the other side. Few HS have both sides of that exercise and those that do avoid one-on-one with them to avoid injuries. It's tough to impossible to learn footwork and balance against a 5* bull rush when you are practicing against the scout team in HS. We should do whatever Wisconsin is doing. They currently have an AA lineman and an AA Linebacker (per preseason lists) who were both 3* recruits. I haven't done the research on their OL about two or three years ago, but they had all 5 drafted and not one was a Justin Blalock type recruit.

Maybe we'll soon be there with Coach Hand.

 

[Chop]

I agree completely with Joe Fan and Chop regarding Karic. So many of the OL recruits mature later owing to nuances of skills combined with strength that doesn't come at age 16 or 17. The development of power, footwork, balance and leverage can only be learned when competing against like talent on the other side. Few HS have both sides of that exercise and those that do avoid one-on-one with them to avoid injuries. It's tough to impossible to learn footwork and balance against a 5* bull rush when you are practicing against the scout team in HS. We should do whatever Wisconsin is doing. They currently have an AA lineman and an AA Linebacker (per preseason lists) who were both 3* recruits. I haven't done the research on their OL about two or three years ago, but they had all 5 drafted and not one was a Justin Blalock type recruit.

Wisconsin used to be the "gold standard" of college OLs. Sounds like they're maintaining that tradition. I used to think: "why can't we just hire the Wisconsin OL coach and pay him a lot more to come to UT?"

Then again, I think it would be hard for us to do much better than Hand when it comes to development. In a very short time he's turned our OL from a weakness to a strength, and he's recruiting better and better OLs. He was one of the nation's top OL position coaches at Auburn, and his excellent position coach performance has continued here. I'm extremely pleased with Hand. He's fixed a glaring weakness in our program.

 

[Chop]

This makes me think of when we used to recruit big TEs and turn them into All-Conference and All-American left tackles. Karic has the frame, and playing at 270lbs as a Sr. in HS, it's not like he's a small guy. You can take a tall lean player who's quick with good footwork and instincts, and add strength and quality weight. You can't take a big lumbering slow OL with lousy footwork and make him quick and agile.

The big/huge guys we recruit now are all pretty quick and with good footwork and agility--some are very quick and agile. IMHO, Shepard is our latest "freak of nature" in this dep't.*


*Shepard worked hard with TFK to get to where he is, but much of his size/agility combination is clearly natural.

 

[easy]

What’s all this about

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

Looks like Demas will miss his senior season at Tomball. The UIL did not approve his transfer from North Forest to continue his athletic eligibility.

https://news.google.com/articles/CBMiZGh0dHBzOi8vMjQ3c3BvcnRzLmNvbS9jb2xsZWdlL3RleGFzLWFtL0FydGljbGUvRGVtb25kLURlbWFzLVRvbWJhbGwtVUlMLWFwcGVhbC1pbmVsaWdpYmxlLTEzNDYwOTMwNy_SAWhodHRwczovLzI0N3Nwb3J0cy5jb20vY29sbGVnZS90ZXhhcy1hbS9BcnRpY2xlL0RlbW9uZC1EZW1hcy1Ub21iYWxsLVVJTC1hcHBlYWwtaW5lbGlnaWJsZS0xMzQ2MDkzMDcvQW1wLw?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en

He could transfer to a private school like IMG and play.

 

[SabreHorn]

It ain't rocket science.

Attending a school with "safety issues" that scored so poorly that the district was taken over and absorbed by HISD, which is so poor, it has been recommended that the board be replaced and it be taken over by TEA, in favor of a suburban district with much higher test scores.

Better education & safer. What parent wouldn't want that for their child?

Then you have to explain the maroon Escalade he is driving across town.

Let the kid play.

 

[Chop]

Hmmmmmmm. Perhaps Bellaire Episcopal, Strake Jesuit, or Kincaid is going to make a deeper run in the playoffs this year...

 

[Joe Fan]

Here is an article about Demas
The vote was unanimous
But agree with the idea that his orig school is a dumpster fire
Texas A&M 5-star WR commit Demond Demas denied eligibility by UIL after transfer prior to senior season

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

But agree with the idea that his orig school is a dumpster fire

He said he would not return to North Forest to play and would sit out at Tomball.

Now we will have to see if anything changes very soon.

 

[Joe Fan]

He said he would not return to North Forest to play and would sit out at Tomball.
Now we will have to see if anything changes very soon.

My impression is that it was not that the UIL was suggesting this was something underhanded but rather the decision was simply based upon the written guidelines about eligibility and waiver.

 

[SabreHorn]

I'm sure he would be approved if he transferred to Buna

 

[Joe Fan]

aggy reacts to the Demas news exactly like you might expect aggy to react

ps - although I do admit now to participating in various lobbying efforts to keep them from buying a law school

 

[everette]

I agree completely with Joe Fan and Chop regarding Karic. So many of the OL recruits mature later owing to nuances of skills combined with strength that doesn't come at age 16 or 17. The development of power, footwork, balance and leverage can only be learned when competing against like talent on the other side. Few HS have both sides of that exercise and those that do avoid one-on-one with them to avoid injuries. It's tough to impossible to learn footwork and balance against a 5* bull rush when you are practicing against the scout team in HS. We should do whatever Wisconsin is doing. They currently have an AA lineman and an AA Linebacker (per preseason lists) who were both 3* recruits. I haven't done the research on their OL about two or three years ago, but they had all 5 drafted and not one was a Justin Blalock type recruit.

They bale hay growing up!

 

[Joe Fan]

They just cannot help themselves. It's "cultural"

 

[BurntOrangeLH]

Wait! aTm has a law school? I did not know sheep law was a special practice.