Smith Orogbo update (1:27 pm CST)

[Gerry Hamilton]

OnTexasFootball believes the Texas Tech chatter may have been premature, as of 1pm 

OTF believes Smith really likes the idea of Texas, but the father not making it in this weekend is not the best data point. 

Orogbo is scheduled to OV to OU next weekend.

[Gerry Hamilton]

OTF just spoke with Orogbo … OU OV still happening

Texas is right there in this one. Sarkisian told him he was wanted and needed

He spoke about Zina coming in at 235 in January and is 260 now.

The S&C and nutrition program is big 

[Gerry Hamilton]

[lloydchristmas]

12 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

OnTexasFootball believes the Texas Tech chatter may have been premature, as of 1pm 

OTF believes Smith really likes the idea of Texas, but the father not making it in this weekend is not the best data point. 

Orogbo is scheduled to OV to OU next weekend.

Is there a reason his dad didn’t make it?  I thought he wanted to meet with everyone on the academic side of the school since that’s so important to him

[horns96]

Just echoing above- if academics are so important, why did his father skip UT, the only school he’s considering with any academic reputation?

[Gerry Hamilton]

His father had work this weekend per Smith.

From what I was told … dad loves the academics at Texas … does he push a smaller university or city environment? We shall see

Smith really likes Texas IMO 

[Gerry Hamilton]

His dad made the April unofficial visit 

[horns96]

Is he down to OU, Tech and Texas?

One of those is a top 50 university in the US, and a top 10 public, the other two… aren’t.

[CJ Vogel]

 

[cochamps]

20 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

I like our chances here.

[horns96]

Ah, didn’t realize he had visited UW, that seems like another good fit.

[NothinButDaHorns34]

1 hour ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

OTF just spoke with Orogbo … OU OV still happening

Texas is right there in this one. Sarkisian told him he was wanted and needed

He spoke about Zina coming in at 235 in January and is 260 now.

The S&C and nutrition program is big 

Zina is already 260? My gosh! We sure he isn’t lifting and “nutritioning” himself into an interior defensive lineman? 

[GoHorns1]

5 minutes ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Zina is already 260? My gosh! We sure he isn’t lifting and “nutritioning” himself into an interior defensive lineman? 

Nope, Texas wants big Jacks to set the edge in the SEC 

[Beard N Balls Bundle]

11 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Nope, Texas wants big Jacks to set the edge in the SEC 

Wonder if he could move into sorrel’s spot

[GoHorns1]

8 minutes ago, Rhenk6768 said:

Wonder if he could move into sorrel’s spot

That would be Lance Jackson

[Adam Lane]

2 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Looks good in the orange and icey whites

[Beard N Balls Bundle]

55 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

That would be Lance Jackson

I could see that in a couple of years but as a true freshman? I don’t know about that

[qaertyisthatdude]

1 hour ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Zina is already 260? My gosh! We sure he isn’t lifting and “nutritioning” himself into an interior defensive lineman? 

Torre Becton is that dude.

[CJ Vogel]

1 hour ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Zina is already 260? My gosh! We sure he isn’t lifting and “nutritioning” himself into an interior defensive lineman? 

Zina is a tank lol

[GoHorns1]

1 hour ago, Rhenk6768 said:

I could see that in a couple of years but as a true freshman? I don’t know about that

Ethan Burke or Colton Vasek will be the Jack next year.

[Kelvin D]

Sounds like he wants to get on the field early thats not happening on this roster with our edges

[horns96]

3 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

Gerry just tweeted that it was Texas, Tech, OU and Arkansas?  Is it Arkansas or Washington?

 

[Beard N Balls Bundle]

55 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said:

Ethan Burke or Colton Vasek will be the Jack next year.

I like the idea of vasek moving over. Good call

[Gerry Hamilton]

2 hours ago, Kelvin D said:

Sounds like he wants to get on the field early thats not happening on this roster with our edges

I think that will be interesting with his decision. 

Texas could lose three EDGE this year, but two of those don't factor into his position. 

I believe Smith sees himself more at Texas than the others (prior to OU visit this weekend), but that doesn't mean he ends up Texas. 

One thing here to consider is does he see himself on a bigger stage than Texas Tech/Big 12? If so, it will be Texas or OU.

[FatherofMinky]

Well if his parents have any say and insist on the institution with the best academics, Texas is the obvious choice