Gerry H and CJ Talk Recruiting

[Bobby Burton]

7 minutes ago, SuckitKevin said:

Given that quality IDL are hard to find in the portal, the D’antre Robinson loss hurt. How concerned should we be about Melvin Hills making it to campus. I think we need him from a sheer numbers position. 

I think it’s a fair question. I suspect Kenny Baker will be making the trip to Lafayette soon enough. 

[dentonhorn]

4 hours ago, Rillo HOOK EM said:

Not sure if this makes sense, but the overall vibe seems to be better and more welcoming here at OTF. Really glad Gerry is back. CJ , Rod and Bobby are top notch. No attitudes, just great coverage. 

Oh it does for sure make sense. That other site had a group of posters who thought they ran the place. This place does have a different vibe, let’s hope it stays friendly and considerate. 

[Bobby Burton]

Just now, dentonhorn said:

Oh it does for sure make sense. That other site had a group of posters who thought they ran the place. This place does have a different vibe, let’s hope it stays friendly and considerate. 

That’s up to all of us!

This place will be what we all make it. 

[dentonhorn]

One of these days I would like to impart what following recruiting was like 4 to 5 decades ago. The evenings scanning radio channels hoping to hear a staticky Max Emfinger etal, Dallas Morning News clipping of top 100 and Texas Football Magazine in hand. Those were NOT the days. Yeah I been around.

[CJ Vogel]

2 hours ago, VaHorn said:

I am here because of CJ but I am happy that Gerry is back also. 
 

My man! Lets have a day!

[Gerry Hamilton]

24 minutes ago, SuckitKevin said:

Given that quality IDL are hard to find in the portal, the D’antre Robinson loss hurt. How concerned should we be about Melvin Hills making it to campus. I think we need him from a sheer numbers position. 

I do think that is still in the balance. Hills is a developmental player that needs a solid year to add 15-20 quality pounds. He will be 6-3, 300 on day … but not as a true freshman 

getting a second portal DT is so key 

[Gerry Hamilton]

11 minutes ago, dentonhorn said:

One of these days I would like to impart what following recruiting was like 4 to 5 decades ago. The evenings scanning radio channels hoping to hear a staticky Max Emfinger etal, Dallas Morning News clipping of top 100 and Texas Football Magazine in hand. Those were NOT the days. Yeah I been around.

It’s a fun topic for sure … Burton lived it lol

[goattalk100]

@Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel who are each of your respective top 5 favorite recruits in the 25 class? & who would you name as the 5 must get recruits in that class? Obviously some of these answers will overlap but would love to hear both of your favorites in particular!

[uthorn1374]

@Gerry Hamiltonand @CJ Vogel are two of the best in the business and watching the two going back and forth was nonstop entertainment.  Great job guys.

Edited February 2, 2024 by uthorn1374

[satyanash]

50 minutes ago, dentonhorn said:

One of these days I would like to impart what following recruiting was like 4 to 5 decades ago. The evenings scanning radio channels hoping to hear a staticky Max Emfinger etal, Dallas Morning News clipping of top 100 and Texas Football Magazine in hand. Those were NOT the days. Yeah I been around.

https://theathletic.com/4019142/2022/12/20/college-football-recruiting-900-numbers/

[Quinncent McManning, Jr.]

Long time listener, new to the board.  Wanted to say welcome back to Gerry as well!

Wondering if you had any input on WR tiers at this point.  DK Moore is an obvious #1 battle with LSU.  Sounds like staff trying to get into Lockett.. haven't heard much from Marsh and Taz Williams recently (Marsh an aggy lean?) .  Is Michael Terry III a good WR take for a super athlete playing QB now?  Staff still likes the Oregon commit Wilson it seems..   Then the out of state guys longshot Ffrench and the high possibility Harris from Mater Dei.    How different are the coach's talent ranking and fit ranking for these guys?

[Gerry Hamilton]

5 hours ago, goattalk100 said:

@Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel who are each of your respective top 5 favorite recruits in the 25 class? & who would you name as the 5 must get recruits in that class? Obviously some of these answers will overlap but would love to hear both of your favorites in particular!

Good question! I'll put some of that together soon in various stories ... great topics

[Gerry Hamilton]

5 hours ago, Quinncent McManning, Jr. said:

Long time listener, new to the board.  Wanted to say welcome back to Gerry as well!

Wondering if you had any input on WR tiers at this point.  DK Moore is an obvious #1 battle with LSU.  Sounds like staff trying to get into Lockett.. haven't heard much from Marsh and Taz Williams recently (Marsh an aggy lean?) .  Is Michael Terry III a good WR take for a super athlete playing QB now?  Staff still likes the Oregon commit Wilson it seems..   Then the out of state guys longshot Ffrench and the high possibility Harris from Mater Dei.    How different are the coach's talent ranking and fit ranking for these guys?

I would have Kelshaun Johnson (Hitchcock High) in that conversation. He's got real speed/shifty quickness that Sarkisian has coveted to this point. 

Would say the WR board is still developing and likely will through the spring headed into June OV's...

Texas seemingly has some guys higher than Marsh and Taz WIlliams, as of right now. 

[JennyB]

7 hours ago, satyanash said:

https://theathletic.com/4019142/2022/12/20/college-football-recruiting-900-numbers/

Great article! When I met Bobby in Austin in 1997 he was calling kids all day to find out about their season and official visits, then updating his 900 line at night. My friend spent over $400/month listening to updates and his wife was pissed!!! Though he was calling a porn line at first for sure 

[Ace Recruiter]

With a G of course!

[Shorthorn35]

Awesome having you back Gerry, love the all the info that you and CJ provide

[JennyB]

8 hours ago, dentonhorn said:

One of these days I would like to impart what following recruiting was like 4 to 5 decades ago. The evenings scanning radio channels hoping to hear a staticky Max Emfinger etal, Dallas Morning News clipping of top 100 and Texas Football Magazine in hand. Those were NOT the days. Yeah I been around.

Spill! Sounds like a great thread

[Modern Day Warrior]

Excited to have Gerry and CJ as a team!