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#12302
7 minutes ago, Mason Ramsey said:

well at least this is a little more exciting than the hudl

 I Guess Anders Holm GIF by Workaholics

Oh baby be styled on that kid. I wonder how highly that CB is ranked. Oh he's 5'9 165 and unranked? Furk...

#12305
3 hours ago, cdain3 said:

 

Damn, looks way faster than a 4.7....and then that catch radius!!

#12313

Probably not a bad thing.  Presley and Cain are similar types.  We need some speed guys like Alexis, K. Jackson, ect.  Curious if Cain/Presley was whoever wanted to commit first or maybe they liked Cain more??

#12314
1 minute ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Probably not a bad thing.  Presley and Cain are similar types.  We need some speed guys like Alexis, K. Jackson, ect.  Curious if Cain/Presley was whoever wanted to commit first or maybe they liked Cain more??

That's what I'm wondering.

#12316
57 minutes ago, EZ$ said:

Damn, looks way faster than a 4.7....and then that catch radius!!

Agreed. No pads and all that, but he blew by the poor DBs. Now, those DBs may not have the stellar offer list Cain has...

#12317
18 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Probably not a bad thing.  Presley and Cain are similar types.  We need some speed guys like Alexis, K. Jackson, ect.  Curious if Cain/Presley was whoever wanted to commit first or maybe they liked Cain more??

We offered Presley over two months ago, and the $9.95-ers have all but outright said he and Ketron Jackson were the main targets on our WR board ever since our chances fell off with Earle and Knox. We offered Cain three weeks ago, and the $9.95-ers' reactions have ranged from lukewarm to barely mentioning him.

Seems pretty evident that a) Presley was higher on our board and b) the staff took Cain's commitment once they knew Baylor beat us for Presley. But I'm sure we'll see some spin claiming otherwise from the usual suspects, coupled with the usual "But look at all the three-star WRs he had at Kansas State!!1!" take.

Edited by satyanash

#12318
7 minutes ago, Chili dog said:

Agreed. No pads and all that, but he blew by the poor DBs. Now, those DBs may not have the stellar offer list Cain has...

One undersized, slow-footed DB, one overmatched linebacker prospect, and two safeties with average looking athleticism

It's easier to see his tools in that vid though

Edited by Atticus

#12319
4 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Just some other thoughts why a kid from Texarkana might choose blOU instead of Texas

  • Quicker path to playing time
  • blOU's damn recent B12 dominance
  • Gallimore drafted by Dallas Cowboys
  • Texarkana smaller town like Norman
  • Norman 90 miles closer for family and friends to travel

I evened up the neg rep you got because nothing you said was untrue. All Lincoln Riley has to do is point to their Big XII championship trophy cabinet and they can get essentially anyone not completely sold on playing in the esheeshee.

#12321
17 minutes ago, satyanash said:

We offered Presley over two months ago, and the $9.95-ers have all but outright said he and Ketron Jackson were the main targets on our WR board ever since our chances fell off with Earle and Knox. We offered Cain three weeks ago, and the $9.95-ers' reactions have ranged from lukewarm to barely mentioning him.

Seems pretty evident that a) Presley was higher on our board and b) the staff took Cain's commitment once they knew Baylor beat us for Presley. But I'm sure we'll see some spin claiming otherwise from the usual suspects, coupled with the usual "But look at all the three-star WRs he had at Kansas State!!1!" take.

 
 
 
7H AGO FOOTBALL

Texas lands commitment from Louisiana WR Casey Cain

 
Sam Spiegelman • Rivals.com
Recruiting Analyst
 

THE SITUATION

 

 could not hold back from his decision any longer.

Less than a month after landing the coveted offer from the Longhorns, the three-star wide receiver from Warren Easton (La.) committed to Texas.

Cain selected Texas over offers from Virginia, Vanderbilt, Memphis, Houston, Louisiana Tech and Tulane. Texas offered just less than a month ago on April 27 and due to the ongoing NCAA dead period, Cain has yet to visit the Forty Acres.

Cain, the No. 23 overall prospect in The Boot for 2021, is the 10th member of the Longhorns' 2021 recruiting class, which entered the day sitting No. 14 nationally in the Rivals team rankings knocking on the door to crack the top 10. Cain is the first player not from the Lone Star State to join the fray and the first wide receiver in the class.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

"Since they've offered me, they haven't let up. I'm guessing other schools figured they had time, so they came at me a little lazier, but the Texas staff brought nothing but effort since Day 1. They usually don't recruit wide receivers out-of-state, but Mike Yurcich would text me and call me every day. He felt I was a sleeper so I guess that's why they went all out ... I feel good about committing today because I've built a relationship with the staff I'm going to be around most and I feel as if I can trust them."

"Picking a college for the next four years is a difficult task, especially with not being able to visit. But Texas found a way to do that online, along with the whole staff on board. Confidence comes from my preparation. My mom and I have been researching nonstop between my top schools and Texas was a great fit. Coach Yurcich explained specifically how he wanted to use me in his offense, so I couldn't complain. Also, I'm not a big fan of recruiting. I was relieved I found the school for me."

"At Texas, I'll be able to be a back-side receiver or outside receiver where I can win 1-on-1 matchups and force a safety to play over the top because I'm a deep threat. They also plan to move me around, play in the slot, to utilize my route-running."

RIVALS REACTION

Cain is a 6-foot-3, 182-pound vertical threat out of New Orleans powerhouse Warren Easton, which has competed for Class 4A state championships each of the past two Decembers. Cain has been one of those regular contributors for Easton -- as a junior in 2019 on both sides of the ball -- that saw his recruitment take off early on this spring.

Cain is a massive target for any quarterback and you have to factor in a 77-inch wingspan on top of his obvious height advantage. He's also a multi-sport star, competing in basketball and track when he's not playing football. Cain competes in the 200-meter (24.01 seconds), the 110-meter hurdles (16.83 seconds) and 300-meter hurdles (45.45 seconds) in addition to the high-jump and triple-jump and the 4x200-meter relay teams.

Last spring, Cain clocked a 4.71-second 40 time at a regional camp, though there's reason to believe that time has improved over the past year-plus. He consistently stretches the field vertically for the Easton offense and tends to separate more often than not. It is becoming less of a factor for Cain, who is one of the best in the state at coming out on top for contested balls. Cain boasts a fantastic catch radius and improved hands, proving that even when he's covered he can make a play on the ball with a high success rate.

For a bigger-bodied wide receiver, Cain is a dangerous playmaker with the ball in his hands. He's especially agile and makes sharp cuts to keep defenders off-balance in the open field. It's never easy to corral a 6-foot-3 receiver in space and Cain made a habit out of plays after the catch as a junior last fall, which translated to 47 receptions for 934 yards and 12 total touchdowns.

Cain is a mismatch in red-zone situations as well. The combination of height, hands and ability to get vertical over defensive backs is rare and a distinct advantage for his offense. Cain often beats double-teams and makes it look rather seamless. His ability to reel in catches away from his body is another added edge.

One of the biggest cheat codes with Cain is hitting the receiver on a slant over the middle. Easton coaches look that way on critical downs and in the red zone because Cain's ability to make contested grabs in the middle of the field is a surefire go-to option.

It's worth mentioning that Cain is also a willing, effective blocker that'll contribute even when the ball isn't heading his direction. Last year, he saw spot duty at defensive back because of injuries to his high school team and he fared very well. Cain seemed poised for a true breakout season in 2020 after a strong start to the spring. Two areas of his game that'll have to improve are his route-running and continuing to work on his hand catching abilities.

#12323

Cain is big, has soft hands and catches difficult balls in traffic. I'll trust the coaches on that one. 

I like Brooks as an RB2 I just hope they aren't throwing in the towel for the elite tier backs 

#12324
4 minutes ago, Junior Bonner said:

Maybe Jaydon Blue. See the 2022 thread. 

I’m gonna guess it’s Coffey and ibraheem. Judging by some commits tweets it’s on the defensive side. 

#12325
7 minutes ago, canadianhorn21 said:

I’m gonna guess it’s Coffey and ibraheem. Judging by some commits tweets it’s on the defensive side. 

Coffey is nice but if it's Ibraheem I'm gonna pop bottles 

#12327
8 hours ago, RGBIII said:

This dude is already enrolling if Roach is going to write that big of a write up on him

A write up?  Only documentaries mean it’s a lock.

#12329
1 hour ago, satyanash said:

We offered Presley over two months ago, and the $9.95-ers have all but outright said he and Ketron Jackson were the main targets on our WR board ever since our chances fell off with Earle and Knox. We offered Cain three weeks ago, and the $9.95-ers' reactions have ranged from lukewarm to barely mentioning him.

Seems pretty evident that a) Presley was higher on our board and b) the staff took Cain's commitment once they knew Baylor beat us for Presley. But I'm sure we'll see some spin claiming otherwise from the usual suspects, coupled with the usual "But look at all the three-star WRs he had at Kansas State!!1!" take.

I am shocked, shocked(!), you have jumped to the worst possible conclusion as the definite truth

#12330

Hmm... Casey didn't mention his position coach Andre Coleman at all in the Rivals interview. Hopefully Yurcich is right about his assessment of Cain's WR talent.

Casey:  "They (Texas) usually don't recruit wide receivers out-of-state, but Mike Yurcich would text me and call me every day. He felt I was a sleeper so I guess that's why they went all out ... 

Coach Yurcich explained specifically how he wanted to use me in his offense, so I couldn't complain. Also, I'm not a big fan of recruiting. I was relieved I found the school for me... At Texas, I'll be able to be a back-side receiver or outside receiver where I can win 1-on-1 matchups and force a safety to play over the top because I'm a deep threat. They also plan to move me around, play in the slot, to utilize my route-running."

#12332
10 hours ago, westexhorn said:
 
 
 
7H AGO FOOTBALL

Texas lands commitment from Louisiana WR Casey Cain

 
Sam Spiegelman • Rivals.com
Recruiting Analyst
 

THE SITUATION

 

 could not hold back from his decision any longer.

Less than a month after landing the coveted offer from the Longhorns, the three-star wide receiver from Warren Easton (La.) committed to Texas.

Cain selected Texas over offers from Virginia, Vanderbilt, Memphis, Houston, Louisiana Tech and Tulane. Texas offered just less than a month ago on April 27 and due to the ongoing NCAA dead period, Cain has yet to visit the Forty Acres.

Cain, the No. 23 overall prospect in The Boot for 2021, is the 10th member of the Longhorns' 2021 recruiting class, which entered the day sitting No. 14 nationally in the Rivals team rankings knocking on the door to crack the top 10. Cain is the first player not from the Lone Star State to join the fray and the first wide receiver in the class.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

"Since they've offered me, they haven't let up. I'm guessing other schools figured they had time, so they came at me a little lazier, but the Texas staff brought nothing but effort since Day 1. They usually don't recruit wide receivers out-of-state, but Mike Yurcich would text me and call me every day. He felt I was a sleeper so I guess that's why they went all out ... I feel good about committing today because I've built a relationship with the staff I'm going to be around most and I feel as if I can trust them."

"Picking a college for the next four years is a difficult task, especially with not being able to visit. But Texas found a way to do that online, along with the whole staff on board. Confidence comes from my preparation. My mom and I have been researching nonstop between my top schools and Texas was a great fit. Coach Yurcich explained specifically how he wanted to use me in his offense, so I couldn't complain. Also, I'm not a big fan of recruiting. I was relieved I found the school for me."

"At Texas, I'll be able to be a back-side receiver or outside receiver where I can win 1-on-1 matchups and force a safety to play over the top because I'm a deep threat. They also plan to move me around, play in the slot, to utilize my route-running."

RIVALS REACTION

Cain is a 6-foot-3, 182-pound vertical threat out of New Orleans powerhouse Warren Easton, which has competed for Class 4A state championships each of the past two Decembers. Cain has been one of those regular contributors for Easton -- as a junior in 2019 on both sides of the ball -- that saw his recruitment take off early on this spring.

Cain is a massive target for any quarterback and you have to factor in a 77-inch wingspan on top of his obvious height advantage. He's also a multi-sport star, competing in basketball and track when he's not playing football. Cain competes in the 200-meter (24.01 seconds), the 110-meter hurdles (16.83 seconds) and 300-meter hurdles (45.45 seconds) in addition to the high-jump and triple-jump and the 4x200-meter relay teams.

Last spring, Cain clocked a 4.71-second 40 time at a regional camp, though there's reason to believe that time has improved over the past year-plus. He consistently stretches the field vertically for the Easton offense and tends to separate more often than not. It is becoming less of a factor for Cain, who is one of the best in the state at coming out on top for contested balls. Cain boasts a fantastic catch radius and improved hands, proving that even when he's covered he can make a play on the ball with a high success rate.

For a bigger-bodied wide receiver, Cain is a dangerous playmaker with the ball in his hands. He's especially agile and makes sharp cuts to keep defenders off-balance in the open field. It's never easy to corral a 6-foot-3 receiver in space and Cain made a habit out of plays after the catch as a junior last fall, which translated to 47 receptions for 934 yards and 12 total touchdowns.

Cain is a mismatch in red-zone situations as well. The combination of height, hands and ability to get vertical over defensive backs is rare and a distinct advantage for his offense. Cain often beats double-teams and makes it look rather seamless. His ability to reel in catches away from his body is another added edge.

One of the biggest cheat codes with Cain is hitting the receiver on a slant over the middle. Easton coaches look that way on critical downs and in the red zone because Cain's ability to make contested grabs in the middle of the field is a surefire go-to option.

It's worth mentioning that Cain is also a willing, effective blocker that'll contribute even when the ball isn't heading his direction. Last year, he saw spot duty at defensive back because of injuries to his high school team and he fared very well. Cain seemed poised for a true breakout season in 2020 after a strong start to the spring. Two areas of his game that'll have to improve are his route-running and continuing to work on his hand catching abilities.

Oh, ok sam. So he’s basically a perfect 5 star prospect. 

#12333
10 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Nahlin must be pissed at the staff for some reason 

IT pumps sunshine pretty often and they start believing their own bullshit. Then Nahlin gets all moody when it doesn’t actually come to fruition. 

#12334
10 hours ago, Thiefery said:

I hope it's cooks so LB is finished

Should keep recruiting Andrew Jones ever we land Cooks 

#12335
15 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

Nahlin must be pissed at the staff for some reason 

For not landing Clayton Smith, which they should have 

#12336

I will second that if we land Ibraheem today, that’s a pretty big cause for celebration. Would be a big boost at a need position, and a ratings boost for a class that regardless of how we feel about the upside of some guys is looking a bit Mrs. Bairdsy at the moment. I’ll take Coffey too. We might be needing safety bodies sooner than later. 

#12337
1 hour ago, Fud said:

Should keep recruiting Andrew Jones ever we land Cooks 

ah.. i forgot about him, but point stands with Cooks.  Hope it's him and we have the LB position set, with hopefully a shot at Jones as the cherry on top?

I agree with Sydney, Ibraheem would be really big, especially after how it seemed he was gone out of state from late last year and early this year recruiting tidbits.

#12340
13 hours ago, satyanash said:

We offered Presley over two months ago, and the $9.95-ers have all but outright said he and Ketron Jackson were the main targets on our WR board ever since our chances fell off with Earle and Knox. We offered Cain three weeks ago, and the $9.95-ers' reactions have ranged from lukewarm to barely mentioning him.

Seems pretty evident that a) Presley was higher on our board and b) the staff took Cain's commitment once they knew Baylor beat us for Presley. But I'm sure we'll see some spin claiming otherwise from the usual suspects, coupled with the usual "But look at all the three-star WRs he had at Kansas State!!1!" take.

Its possible to offer a player later in the year and have him higher on your board than a player you offered earlier.

I'm not saying that happened here - but the idea that we had Pressley higher on our board because we offered him earlier isn't much of an argument.

And isn't it pretty much canon at this point that the 9.95'ers don't have a clue regarding Herman and this staff's evaluations?

 

Edited by Hiphopopotamos

#12344
4 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Where's all this Coffey/Ibraheem/Blue chatter coming from? Other boards?

I think Blue was just a result of 

 

and 3 mins later followed up with

 

idk on the 2021s. Maybe:

 

 

 

Edited by TommyGufano

#12345
4 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Where's all this Coffey/Ibraheem/Blue chatter coming from? Other boards?

Seems like all speculation from King and Harris tweet, coupled with the eye emojis x2 from Drayton after Blue shared some longhorn edit

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#12346
17 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

Its possible to offer a player later in the year and have him higher on your board than a player you offered earlier.

I'm not saying that happened here - but the idea that we had Pressley higher on our board because we offered him earlier isn't much of an argument.

And isn't it pretty much canon at this point that the 9.95'ers don't have a clue regarding Herman and this staff's evaluations?

 

Isn’t it pretty much canon that satya thinks the 9.95ers know exactly what they’re talking about if they have bad news, but aren’t plugged in at all if they have good news?

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#12348
19 hours ago, UDontKnow said:

Is @Katfid54's asinine comment on Duvernay's hands the reason for his (what appears to be) self-imposed exile?

That would be fucking stupid.

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