OTF Premium On Isa Torres...

[Hank South]

Florida State softball transfer SS Isa Torres, the reigning national player of the year, is in the transfer portal and OTF is working the phones on where Texas stands in pursuit of one of the biggest names in college softball. 

Here's what we have at 2:25 p.m. CT on Tuesday ... 

OTF has communicated with two people in Torres' close circle, both of which have declined to share any specifics as to where things stand with Texas, or in the portal process as a whole. 

What does that mean? 

Torres is likely in decision-making mode and our belief is it's going to be a situation where Torres is announced at her school of choice, rather than there be a series of public visits, interviews, updates, etc. 

We know Texas has high interest in adding the All-American, and she happens to be right up the road in Georgetown. 

Just know this is going to be a very hush-hush recruitment until news breaks. 

One separate source outside of Torres' circle, but with knowledge of the college softball landscape, also mentioned Texas Tech in the race. 

Stay tuned. 

Her bio: https://seminoles.com/sports/softball/roster/isa-torres/8027

[HookemDTX]

Thanks Hank! This will be the most followed thread while you keep digging up info. We all appreciate your effort here.

[NothinButDaHorns34]

She want to play for back to back national champions or back to back runner up participation trophies? Easy choice for me especially since she’s from georgetown. 

[dentonhorn]

Want to play for Mike White with national championships on the wall or Elmer Fudd. 

[Hank South]

Meant to include this but take a look at the accolades 

https://seminoles.com/sports/softball/roster/isa-torres/8027

[HookemTexas]

14 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

She want to play for back to back national champions or back to back runner up participation trophies? Easy choice for me especially since she’s from georgetown. 

If only it were that easy; there's an extremely high likelihood that Tech is throwing crazy money a la million dollar Canady at her considering SS was the only position they weren't able to buy last year (though they did try chasing Torres last year from reports).  If it's significantly more than what Texas offers, it's a hard decision to make.  I hate Lubbock and Tech, but life changing money would be hard to pass up.

I know that NIL at Texas is good, but could it come close or surpass it?  That's what Torres needs to figure out.

[GoHorns1]

23 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

She want to play for back to back national champions or back to back runner up participation trophies? Easy choice for me especially since she’s from georgetown. 

Money

[Realist Horn]

Go to Tech, take their money and leave with no trophies. …or, play for the best. 

[awashbump]

Tech's motivation to outspend everyone will be at an all time high after all their embarrassments lately. Especially losing to Texas for the 2nd straight year

[stephanie]

I know I’m in the minority on this, so don’t drag me lol, but there’s not enough $$$$ anyone could throw at me to ever get me to go to ttu. Hook’em all freakin’ day! 🤘

Edited 32 minutes ago by stephanie
Nm

[jkates]

Vivi Martinez has more eligibility, right? So, if we get this stud SS, who plays where?

[Glass Joe]

Tech will do ANYTHING to change the topic and deflect the narrative from the last few weeks.  No amount of $$$ is too much for them to get the egg off their faces.

[WRNC]

Gigi Ganje (Penn)?

[LonghornFan4Ever]

Do you take the money that Tech is throwing at you, or do you take less money at Texas and potentially be a key cog in a run at a 3-peat and possibly the best season in Texas softball history?  She would be the Cam Coleman level addition for Texas softball in the portal if she chooses them.  Tough call to make.

Edited 18 minutes ago by LonghornFan4Ever

[Hank South]

4 minutes ago, jkates said:

Vivi Martinez has more eligibility, right? So, if we get this stud SS, who plays where?

Think you try to sign her and figure it out later. Probably want her more for her hitting than anything. 

[Hank South]

4 minutes ago, WRNC said:

Gigi Ganje (Penn)?

Lemme try and check. 

[Deep in the heart]

@Bobby Burton

I thought rev share was supposed to prevent schools like Tech from giving outrageous amounts of money? Or is that just football?

[GoHorns1]

2 minutes ago, Deep in the heart said:

@Bobby Burton

I thought rev share was supposed to prevent schools like Tech from giving outrageous amounts of money? Or is that just football?

Fair market value for high profile players in all sport is 6-7 figures 

[TexasEx_10]

12 minutes ago, jkates said:

Vivi Martinez has more eligibility, right? So, if we get this stud SS, who plays where?

Vivi played 2nd and SS her freshman year. She also played both in high school. I assume Vivi moves to 2nd.

Edited 14 minutes ago by TexasEx_10

[GoHorns1]

5 minutes ago, Hank South said:

Think you try to sign her and figure it out later. Probably want her more for her hitting than anything. 

2 errors  playing SS is fantastic glove work. Great defensive players up the middle are a worth a lot money.

[Deep in the heart]

8 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Fair market value for high profile players in all sport is 6-7 figures 

I would imagine we would offer that.

Edited 8 minutes ago by Deep in the heart

[georgethepunter]

18 minutes ago, jkates said:

Vivi Martinez has more eligibility, right? So, if we get this stud SS, who plays where?

I assume one will play second

[GoHorns1]

1 minute ago, Deep in the heart said:

I would imagine we would offer that.

Will less than Kavan 

[Hank South]

8 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

2 errors  playing SS is fantastic glove work. Great defensive players up the middle are a worth a lot money.

For sure.

Don't want to minimize her impact there. 

[Schamy55]

Do you think her being a Nike sponsored athlete will have any sway on where she end up? Tech is an Adidas school I believe.