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Texas Recruiting Notes 2024: Bags Don't Beat Bankrolls

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  • Finally can tell my aggy story.    Have a good insight into this kids recruitment and I’m still laughing about his visit to aggy. Dude gets his player host (I’ll let y’all find who that is) and

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    How do you think this is helpful? Not being a jerk, just asking y'all to keep your shit together and use common sense. In any event, I know for a fact that nothing ever happens with Texas until a

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    He could have if he isn't. Play devil's advocate and tell us why you feel about this guy's overall approach to his recruitment and how that either translates to the next level or doesn't matter.

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46 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

Thompson is an all-conference safety. Crawford could easily be greatly improved as we have seen 2nd year development of a lot of players. I said I hope he doesn't leave, but Texas has plenty of quantity and quality to throw at the position. Williams is likely the best long term player at the position the minute he checks into the dorm.

Thompson has a while to go before he's an all-conference level safety, IMO.

Thompson has a while to go before he's an all-conference level safety, IMO.

Your opinion is well known, sir
1 hour ago, Codaxx said:

Thompson is honorable mention. I never thought he was special or even a play maker. I Have rooted for Crawford for 3 years, I am not sure he can actually play safety. Agreed on Williams. Just never know how long it takes for a young guy to acclimate to safety.. I would have EDge below safety, but I think if you think about it and rank the positions. Safety will be at the back 1/3 on the list 

I'd prefer to retain depth at a position that could easily go south fast if injury bug hits.

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Ari is a 247, Rivals tier team beat writer that managed to get hired by a national outlet. He is very vocal in his dumb opinion of stars trump everything and when people point out how dumb this opinion is and use Texas as an example he doubles down and says Texas is a special case and he’s still right. That’s also why he has thrown in with A&M, Jimbo’s elite recruiting was going to turn A&M into an elite program and prove his thesis right, and we now see how that’s going. Most coaching staffs and ADs don’t want to talk about recruiting in general and they certainly aren’t going to sit down with a national write who is a “recruiting/NIL” guy so Ari can only talk to handlers and bagmen or programs that are insecure enough that they desperately seek any sort of media approval. Which is how you end up with the Cook A&M NIL bullshit, the Texas side ignored him so he ran with what ever bullshit damage control A&M fed him. It also doesn’t help that he is also thin skinned as fuck and gets upset when people call him out, and he seeks out the approval of takes.  In short Ari Wasserman is basically just a national writer version of Billy Liucci.

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9 minutes ago, Not a Sock said:

Ari is a 247, Rivals tier team beat writer that managed to get hired by a national outlet. He is very vocal in his dumb opinion of stars trump everything and when people point out how dumb this opinion is and use Texas as an example he doubles down and says Texas is a special case and he’s still right. That’s also why he has thrown in with A&M, Jimbo’s elite recruiting was going to turn A&M into an elite program and prove his thesis right, and we now see how that’s going. Most coaching staffs and ADs don’t want to talk about recruiting in general and they certainly aren’t going to sit down with a national write who is a “recruiting/NIL” guy so Ari can only talk to handlers and bagmen or programs that are insecure enough that they desperately seek any sort of media approval. Which is how you end up with the Cook A&M NIL bullshit, the Texas side ignored him so he ran with what ever bullshit damage control A&M fed him. It also doesn’t help that he is also thin skinned as fuck and gets upset when people call him out, and he seeks out the approval of takes.  In short Ari Wasserman is basically just a national writer version of Billy Liucci.

It's a fact that if you average good recruiting classes and your roster has lots of bluechips, you're probably going to be good. Texas is the outlier, that happens (and sucks for us).

Aside from that, yeah, he mostly just says obvious shit and carries water for Ohio State because he's an unoriginal hack.

15 hours ago, irishtexan said:


Your opinion is well known, sir

Is it an opinion, or more of an ethos?

On 4/20/2023 at 8:24 PM, Not a Sock said:

Ari is a 247, Rivals tier team beat writer that managed to get hired by a national outlet. He is very vocal in his dumb opinion of stars trump everything and when people point out how dumb this opinion is and use Texas as an example he doubles down and says Texas is a special case and he’s still right. That’s also why he has thrown in with A&M, Jimbo’s elite recruiting was going to turn A&M into an elite program and prove his thesis right, and we now see how that’s going. Most coaching staffs and ADs don’t want to talk about recruiting in general and they certainly aren’t going to sit down with a national write who is a “recruiting/NIL” guy so Ari can only talk to handlers and bagmen or programs that are insecure enough that they desperately seek any sort of media approval. Which is how you end up with the Cook A&M NIL bullshit, the Texas side ignored him so he ran with what ever bullshit damage control A&M fed him. It also doesn’t help that he is also thin skinned as fuck and gets upset when people call him out, and he seeks out the approval of takes.  In short Ari Wasserman is basically just a national writer version of Billy Liucci.

This seems exactly right. 

On 4/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, Not a Sock said:

Ari is a 247, Rivals tier team beat writer that managed to get hired by a national outlet. He is very vocal in his dumb opinion of stars trump everything and when people point out how dumb this opinion is and use Texas as an example he doubles down and says Texas is a special case and he’s still right. That’s also why he has thrown in with A&M, Jimbo’s elite recruiting was going to turn A&M into an elite program and prove his thesis right, and we now see how that’s going. Most coaching staffs and ADs don’t want to talk about recruiting in general and they certainly aren’t going to sit down with a national write who is a “recruiting/NIL” guy so Ari can only talk to handlers and bagmen or programs that are insecure enough that they desperately seek any sort of media approval. Which is how you end up with the Cook A&M NIL bullshit, the Texas side ignored him so he ran with what ever bullshit damage control A&M fed him. It also doesn’t help that he is also thin skinned as fuck and gets upset when people call him out, and he seeks out the approval of takes.  In short Ari Wasserman is basically just a national writer version of Billy Liucci.

Perfect post. I have nothing to add. 

The Stanford guy is a one year rental, and we are fresh out of Aussie punters. Come start as a freshman. 

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Sam Spiegelman RPM'd Kobe Black (55% confidence) and Corian Gipson (70% confidence) to Texas

3 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Sam Spiegelman RPM'd Kobe Black (55% confidence) and Corian Gipson (70% confidence) to Texas

Interesting, I'd heard that Clemson led for Gipson. 

Or was that Gibson?

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1 minute ago, Park Gothic said:

Interesting, I'd heard that Clemson led for Gipson. 

Or was that Gibson?

His explanation:

Texas has been a staple in Gipson’s recruitment dating back years due to the pivotal connection between the On300 defensive back and former Lancaster (Texas) High School head coach Chris Gilbert, who as Steve Sarkisian’s Director of High School Relations bridged a gap between the Longhorns and some of the best talent across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Gilbert, now the running backs coach at North Texas, left the Longhorns in a strong position that Joseph and Sarkisian have continued to strengthen, according to sources familiar with Gipson’s recruitment. Alabama and Clemson are both threats that intend to recruit the four-star defensive back until he inks his letter of intent in December.

I’ve upped my confidence level in my RPM to Texas earlier this spring to 70 percent with the sense that the shine of those out-of-state visits has worn off and the Longhorns continue to stand tall in Gipson’s recruitment. A decision is expected this summer before his senior season.

25 minutes ago, Park Gothic said:

Interesting, I'd heard that Clemson led for Gipson. 

Or was that Gibson?

GH said that if Gipson doesn't commit to Clemson soon that he likes Texas' chances.  Feels like there is a reason he hasn't committed yet.  

Who knows? He could commit to Clemson tomorrow.  

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We are shaping up to land a pretty stout DB haul this cycle.  Hopefully we do the same on DL.

Shit, I think I could do that.

 

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23 hours ago, NoName said:

enhance!

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ENHANCE!

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I SAID ENHANCE!

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yeah, that guy is a punter.

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I have a feeling the reason we are off to a slow start is because recruits are worried they aren’t sec good with us going to the sec 

3 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

I have a feeling the reason we are off to a slow start is because recruits are worried they aren’t sec good with us going to the sec 

Kombucha No But GIF

8 hours ago, Gut Wagon said:

Are we also looking at Barnett? Kicking potential also seems strong, which could obviously be helpful. 

No idea, only pointing out the irony in offering the #4 punter from Iowa when #3 can see campus from his backyard. 
 

The Kohls player evals indicate Barnett is ranked higher based mostly on potential. Big leg, less form. Seems Banks favors consistency, which is also proved out in Trejo

 

Edit to add: It’s also worth noting that Banks brought Trejo from relative  obscurity to an anticipated UDFA. Good story to tell, at minimum. Real. Coaching. 

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Not sure which site updated (maybe ESPN?), but Owens dropped to a composite 3* on the 247 composite.

Not sure which site updated (maybe ESPN?), but Owens dropped to a composite 3* on the 247 composite.

Duh, it’s because his last name isn’t Manning.
55 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Not sure which site updated (maybe ESPN?), but Owens dropped to a composite 3* on the 247 composite.

I thought that’s what he was the entire time. 

6 hours ago, texifornia said:

I like his film. Good frame.  Moves well.  Obviously you have to take into consideration the competition but the guy makes plays behind the LOS. Turns and chases.  Seems to have a good motor.  It's easy to see him at 6'6 270 and being able to play multiple positions on the line.

http://www.hudl.com/v/2JuH7v

 

 

12 hours ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Not sure which site updated (maybe ESPN?), but Owens dropped to a composite 3* on the 247 composite.

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4 minutes ago, Texas Wahoo said:

LOL

 

 

It's probably been answered but is he still a take?

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13 minutes ago, Texas Wahoo said:

LOL

 

 

Do they know that?

3 minutes ago, RGBIII said:

Do they know that?

Of course Jabba the Hut retweets this shit.  Can he just eat himself into a ham induced coma already?

 

 

11 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Choice is out and about

 

Fuck, you about gave me a heart attack half-way through that sentence.

7 minutes ago, Kwix said:

Fuck, you about gave me a heart attack half-way through that sentence.

tldr?

39 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said:

Of course Jabba the Hut retweets this shit.  Can he just eat himself into a ham induced coma already?

 

 

Sir, that's a hell of a thing to wish upon esteemed poster The MailBox357lbsOfShit

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