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    FYI - just cross-posting a really nice story.     Embedded tweet w/ anecdote.      

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    13,000 posts on surlyhorns.com is the hallmark of a guy who's just too busy to tune into commitment ceremonies. 

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16 minutes ago, Chili dog said:

What position are we looking at for him, and do we know where he’s leaning? Haven’t heard his name in a while. 

RB #1

48 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

Fong with some good intel

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Quarterback Dia Bell coming back to campus to recruit

The jewel of the Texas class is excited for his official visit.

Bell is doing his part to help the Longhorns push their way back to No. 1 for a second-straight cycle.

“There’s a couple for sure, guys like Jalen Lott, guys like Kaydon Finley, guys like Malakai Lee, Felix Ojo, we’ve got Vodney Cleveland,” Bell said. “There’s a whole bunch of names we can list. Xavier Griffin, we’ve got EJ Crowell out in Alabama.

“From what I can see I feel like Felix is feeling us, I feel like Vodney is there as well. I’m going to work Kaydon as much as I can this weekend. I feel me and him can do big things at Texas. I feel like he already has that connection with his dad going there. I’ve been trying to work Jalen Lott as well.

The latest on Kaydon Finley

As Bell said, he’s pushing hard to add the legacy recruit to the Longhorns staff and Sarkisian and company have prioritized him the entire cycle.

It’s Notre Dame or Texas. Sources that spent time with him in South Bend like where ND stands following two summer visits. Confidence has always been high around Austin.

I do think Finley is probably a better bet than Jalen Lott at this point to land at Texas but we’ll see how it plays out.

Five-stars coming to campus

Five-star defensive lineman Richard Wesley and five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro take their official visits to campus. The Longhorns are working to make up ground on Oregon with Wesley and Georgia with Prothro coming into the weekend.

Add another five-star

On3 has confirmed Loganville (Ga.) Grayson five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson is coming back to Texas.

The Longhorns have had Atkinson on campus in the past, for the Georgia game last fall. Perhaps this becomes a Texas-Bulldogs battle down the stretch.

Texas is pushing the opportunity to come in and play right away in the spot Anthony Hill will be leaving following the season as a potential first round pick.

Atkinson trains in Texas as well.

The On3 Industry ranks Atkinson as the nation’s No. 1 linebacker and No. 8 prospect overall. Steve Sarkisian and company are pushing to get him on campus for the last official visit.

Atkinson has already taken officials to Georgia, Oregon and Clemson.

Quick hitters on other top targets

I still like my On3 RPM in favor of Texas for the nation’s No. 2 interior offensive lineman John Turntine. Same goes for my prediction in favor of Felix Ojo who visited last weekend.

USC is trending up for coveted edge rusher Luke Wafle but this has been a fluid recruitment and there is confidence around Texas they can still make another move.

I still like my prediction in favor of Texas for four-star safety Chace Calicut. I’m close to logging a prediction in favor of UT for On300 defensive lineman Kendall Guervil.

Texas is emerging as the favorites for in-state linebackers Calvin Thomas and Kosi Okpala.

Corona (Calif.) Centennial tight end Keawe Brown is on commit watch.

More Longhorns buzz

Texas has the momentum with On300 cornerback Samari Matthews going into this weekend’s OV to South Carolina.

Logged a new prediction for Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland. 

A source feels UT is trending up with On300 offensive tackle Malakai Lee.

Still feel good about the On3 RPM in favor of blue-chip defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton.

The prospects are out there for Texas to make another run at a second-straight No. 1 class.

 

The TL;DR:

  • Fong thinks we get Turntine, Ojo, Calicut, Guervil, Keawe, Cleveland, and Carlton
  • Thinks we lead for Calvin Thomas, Okpala, Samari Matthews, and Malakai Lee(?)
  • Noncommittal on Finley. Fades our chances with Lott.
  • In the hunt but not leading for Atkinson, Prothro, Wesley, and Wafle.
14 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Oh boy we get to be a hat on the table

https://247sports.com/player/aaron-thomas-46149832/

Orange helmet, orange pants, adidas logo on the jersey. Clearly the relationship between him and Texas goes way back. 

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Throw in a stripe on the helmet for good measure.

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1 minute ago, satyanash said:

And why the fuck does the Texas jersey have an Adidas logo, orange pants and orange helmet? 

AI gonna AI

2 minutes ago, texifornia said:

AI gonna AI

AI gonna put your buddy Hayes Fawcett out of business? Can AI do extreme oversaturation filters?

Calvin Thomas looks like a future pass rushing DE to me. He's got that long lanky body type and seems to be move better in a straight line than side-to-side. Get him up to 245 and turn him loose on the line of scrimmage, IMO.

I like Okpala better as a pure LB. More sudden feet and has a thicker body type. His tape shows him doing a good job fighting through traffic to meet ball carriers head on.

Thomas: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/17959459/6730e51bb8639319350d7bc1

Okpala: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15261697/67327a3f001106a963bc9658

 

11 minutes ago, tokamak said:

Calvin Thomas looks like a future pass rushing DE to me. He's got that long lanky body type and seems to be move better in a straight line than side-to-side. Get him up to 245 and turn him loose on the line of scrimmage, IMO.

I like Okpala better as a pure LB. More sudden feet and has a thicker body type. His tape shows him doing a good job fighting through traffic to meet ball carriers head on.

Thanks Ribby.

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Florida 247 who recently put in a Gator pick for Cleveland.

 

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27 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Florida 247 who recently put in a Gator pick for Cleveland.

 

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1 hour ago, satyanash said:

Who uses the Studio Ghibli AI filter for football photographs?

And why the fuck does the Texas jersey have an Adidas logo, orange pants and orange helmet? 

And...no capes? 

1 minute ago, Gut Wagon said:

And...no capes? 

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Luke Wafle getting tOSU picks on 247.  They are trying to get him to cancel the Texas OV.

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So he's got more than just a random weekend trainer in Texas it sounds like:

 

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Hank South (Horns 247), re: Tyler Atkinson.

 

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40 minutes ago, texifornia said:

So he's got more than just a random weekend trainer in Texas it sounds like:

 

Not to jinx it, but I also recall inferring that Kelee Ringo was headed here after spending all of his spring break on campus….

27 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

Hank South (Horns 247), re: Tyler Atkinson.

 

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If Sark actually pulls this off the reaction from the spoiled Georgia fans might be worst than last cycle when we got Justus Terry :D

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21 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

Hank South (Horns 247), re: Tyler Atkinson.

 

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The trainer he's been training with in Texas for the past month has been Derrick Johnson

If Sark actually pulls this off the reaction from the spoiled Georgia fans might be worst than last cycle when we got Justus Terry 

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If you're interested in some of the Georgia reactions to the Atkinson/Texas OV news ... lulz.

 

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24 minutes ago, LCHorn said:

Not to jinx it, but I also recall inferring that Kelee Ringo was headed here after spending all of his spring break on campus….

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4 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

Fong with some good intel

  Reveal hidden contents

Quarterback Dia Bell coming back to campus to recruit

The jewel of the Texas class is excited for his official visit.

Bell is doing his part to help the Longhorns push their way back to No. 1 for a second-straight cycle.

“There’s a couple for sure, guys like Jalen Lott, guys like Kaydon Finley, guys like Malakai Lee, Felix Ojo, we’ve got Vodney Cleveland,” Bell said. “There’s a whole bunch of names we can list. Xavier Griffin, we’ve got EJ Crowell out in Alabama.

“From what I can see I feel like Felix is feeling us, I feel like Vodney is there as well. I’m going to work Kaydon as much as I can this weekend. I feel me and him can do big things at Texas. I feel like he already has that connection with his dad going there. I’ve been trying to work Jalen Lott as well.

The latest on Kaydon Finley

As Bell said, he’s pushing hard to add the legacy recruit to the Longhorns staff and Sarkisian and company have prioritized him the entire cycle.

It’s Notre Dame or Texas. Sources that spent time with him in South Bend like where ND stands following two summer visits. Confidence has always been high around Austin.

I do think Finley is probably a better bet than Jalen Lott at this point to land at Texas but we’ll see how it plays out.

Five-stars coming to campus

Five-star defensive lineman Richard Wesley and five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro take their official visits to campus. The Longhorns are working to make up ground on Oregon with Wesley and Georgia with Prothro coming into the weekend.

Add another five-star

On3 has confirmed Loganville (Ga.) Grayson five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson is coming back to Texas.

The Longhorns have had Atkinson on campus in the past, for the Georgia game last fall. Perhaps this becomes a Texas-Bulldogs battle down the stretch.

Texas is pushing the opportunity to come in and play right away in the spot Anthony Hill will be leaving following the season as a potential first round pick.

Atkinson trains in Texas as well.

The On3 Industry ranks Atkinson as the nation’s No. 1 linebacker and No. 8 prospect overall. Steve Sarkisian and company are pushing to get him on campus for the last official visit.

Atkinson has already taken officials to Georgia, Oregon and Clemson.

Quick hitters on other top targets

I still like my On3 RPM in favor of Texas for the nation’s No. 2 interior offensive lineman John Turntine. Same goes for my prediction in favor of Felix Ojo who visited last weekend.

USC is trending up for coveted edge rusher Luke Wafle but this has been a fluid recruitment and there is confidence around Texas they can still make another move.

I still like my prediction in favor of Texas for four-star safety Chace Calicut. I’m close to logging a prediction in favor of UT for On300 defensive lineman Kendall Guervil.

Texas is emerging as the favorites for in-state linebackers Calvin Thomas and Kosi Okpala.

Corona (Calif.) Centennial tight end Keawe Brown is on commit watch.

More Longhorns buzz

Texas has the momentum with On300 cornerback Samari Matthews going into this weekend’s OV to South Carolina.

Logged a new prediction for Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland. 

A source feels UT is trending up with On300 offensive tackle Malakai Lee.

Still feel good about the On3 RPM in favor of blue-chip defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton.

The prospects are out there for Texas to make another run at a second-straight No. 1 class.

 

No intel on RBs.

Panic and run. Panic and run!!!

6 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

No intel on RBs.

Panic and run. Panic and run!!!

Well just recruit all the 5 star edge/LB’s and the loser will start at RB.  Problem solved.

9 minutes ago, Foosters said:

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That is very off putting 

1 hour ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Luke Wafle getting tOSU picks on 247.  They are trying to get him to cancel the Texas OV.

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Per someone writing the checks we are upping the bid on Atkinson and several others. He’s not gonna end up here but others will have to pay. We are managing things on a high level and even in recruitments we aren’t likely to win we are a big fucking problem for everyone else out there. It’s a fantastic time to be a Texas fan. I’m enjoying it immensely. Once it officially became a game of money and intelligence we rose to the top in a hurry. Fun times.

17 minutes ago, BlackCat said:

He’s not gonna end up here but others will have to pay.

I particularly like this on out of state recruits for whom the natural fit is closer, like a Georgia or U of F.  

55 minutes ago, Getafix said:

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This sounds like something you write when you know things are heading south quickly and you are preparing the masses for the bad news.

2 hours ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Luke Wafle getting tOSU picks on 247.  They are trying to get him to cancel the Texas OV.

Has he made a decision yet, or.......is.......he........

2 minutes ago, MirrOlure said:

Has he made a decision yet, or.......is.......he........

Just taking a stab at it…waffling?

2 hours ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Luke Wafle getting tOSU picks on 247.  They are trying to get him to cancel the Texas OV.

The last fucking position I’m worried about right now is Edge. We’re so stacked there Kirby Lane is jealous. I’m more worried about retaining everyone we have on campus after next season. 

12 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

The last fucking position I’m worried about right now is Edge. We’re so stacked there Kirby Lane is jealous. I’m more worried about retaining everyone we have on campus after next season. 

So you’re worried about the numbers?

21 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

The last fucking position I’m worried about right now is Edge. We’re so stacked there Kirby Lane is jealous. I’m more worried about retaining everyone we have on campus after next season. 

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21 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

The last fucking position I’m worried about right now is Edge. We’re so stacked there Kirby Kerbey Lane is jealous. I’m more worried about retaining everyone we have on campus after next season. 

They are more famous for pancakes, not waffles, but I can see why Luke Wafle brought you there.

2 minutes ago, Yesh said:

They are more famous for pancakes, not waffles, but I can see why Luke Wafle brought you there.

I’m so glad you can see that pancakes come in stacks and Kirby lane serves breakfast, including pancakes. Must have been real leap for you. 

5 hours ago, satyanash said:

Who uses the Studio Ghibli AI filter for football photographs?

And why the fuck does the Texas jersey have an Adidas logo, orange pants and orange helmet? 

This is what it would be like if the Nazis won the war.

3 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

I’m so glad you can see that pancakes come in stacks and Kirby lane serves breakfast, including pancakes. Must have been real leap for you. 

I actually thought you had meant to say Kirby Smart was jealous, but had mistyped it as Kirby Lane.  It was actually just normal misspelling, how disappointing.

4 hours ago, Yesh said:

I actually thought you had meant to say Kirby Smart was jealous, but had mistyped it as Kirby Lane.  It was actually just normal misspelling, how disappointing.

It’s what I’m known for, sir. This is like an aggie saying they’re disappointed by 8-4….ok nevermind. 

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1 hour ago, LCHorn said:

I particularly like this on out of state recruits for whom the natural fit is closer, like a Georgia or U of F.  

I was surrounded by about 80 rabid LSU fans with 20 or so fans from other SEC schools. They hate us so much. At a round table during a golf tourney weather delay an old dog orthopedic surgeon LSU fan gave me the dig that it took being able to pay players openly for Texas to be good again. I just said, “Yea we are all real excited and loving this new era. It’s been really fun.” The scowl he gave was better than a birdie putt. Welcome to the fucking show you fucking dildo. 

On 6/11/2025 at 6:33 PM, closetojumping said:

Longhorn netdom legend and personal friend to a number of us, PhxHorn, used to have a saying to address this POV:

”The problem with taking a bunch of guys that are there more as program fits is that, well, eventually you have to play them. “

RIP Phx

That caught up to Mack. Can it catch Thirteen Win Theven? Well, the portal says “hopefully not”.  Parker Livingstone, however, says “probably so”. 

i really miss that guy

phxhorn was great

1 hour ago, MirrOlure said:

Has he made a decision yet, or.......is.......he........

...at a stagmire?

2 hours ago, BlackCat said:

Per someone writing the checks we are upping the bid on Atkinson and several others. He’s not gonna end up here but others will have to pay. We are managing things on a high level and even in recruitments we aren’t likely to win we are a big fucking problem for everyone else out there. It’s a fantastic time to be a Texas fan. I’m enjoying it immensely. Once it officially became a game of money and intelligence we rose to the top in a hurry. Fun times.

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