Bunk Moreland Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 (edited) Nvm Edited December 17 by Bunk Moreland 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasFanatic Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 (edited) What are we going to do at DT? Still think we try for Bear? Edited December 17 by TexasFanatic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 18 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Tech just landed a starting OL from UNC. 6'8" and 330 lbs. They are playing big time portal ball. Doesn't mean much when you're still not very good in general. All that big spending, to do what exactly? Be average in the big 12? Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 17 Share Posted December 17 9 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said: What are we going to do at DT? Still think we try for Bear? Looks like he could be heading to SMU. There's still other options in the portal if we don't land Hunter, it's just that he's the top option in the portal with proven production (at his position). Guys like Blay, Shaw and even Silver are still out there. Maybe they wait and see who gets in during the Spring window? Maybe some guys haven't gone in yet? No one really knows. We're all freaking out over Tech offering Hunter big money but he hasn't even been to Austin yet. For all we know, we might match that offer and then the ball is in his court? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky P Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 40 minutes ago, AusMOJO said: Sorry, but these demands are ridiculous, lol. Why would anyone agree to that? Would've told him to kick rocks. Its the aggies lol. Were you expecting good decisions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Recruiter Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 20 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said: What are we going to do at DT? Still think we try for Bear? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Recruiter Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 10 minutes ago, AusMOJO said: Looks like he could be heading to SMU. There's still other options in the portal if we don't land Hunter, it's just that he's the top option in the portal with proven production (at his position). Guys like Blay, Shaw and even Silver are still out there. Maybe they wait and see who gets in during the Spring window? Maybe some guys haven't gone in yet? No one really knows. We're all freaking out over Tech offering Hunter big money but he hasn't even been to Austin yet. For all we know, we might match that offer and then the ball is in his court? The feeling is tech is trying everything possible to keep him from making it to Austin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdibbs Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 (edited) Keeshawn Silver? Edited December 18 by cdibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCoy2Shipley Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 59 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Tech just landed a starting OL from UNC. 6'8" and 330 lbs. They are playing big time portal ball. Gonna suck for them when they still go 8-4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 37 minutes ago, Ace Recruiter said: The feeling is tech is trying everything possible to keep him from making it to Austin I get ya, but we'll just have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 28 minutes ago, cdibbs said: Keeshawn Silver? That's the one I was talking about, but I'm not sure if they've been in communication (I'm not an insider or have that knowledge), but he has proven production and has the size. That's what I've been looking for with guys in the portal is the size Texas wants and some form of production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NothinButDaHorns34 Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said: Tech just landed a starting OL from UNC. 6'8" and 330 lbs. They are playing big time portal ball. Yet still wont win past 6 or 7 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookemTexas Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 4 hours ago, Rocky P said: insane for a receiver that hasn't done anything yet. This will be great for the lockerroom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.45s Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 20 minutes ago, HookemTexas said: This will be great for the lockerroom. Glad to know that his family is comprised of medical experts that can determine when he can play. All players should be so lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi im Boo Corrigan Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 Sydir visiting LSU... Interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 1 minute ago, Hi im Boo Corrigan said: Sydir visiting LSU... Interesting Well, Davis did recruit him. He'll need to improve quite a bit to get playing time. Actually put work in, something he's seemed to not do much of under Davis and now Baker. Someone said for his size, he gets washed out too easily and he still plays too high. Was hoping Coach Baker might've been able to help him out, but apparently not. Shame too, because I think if put the focus in and really got after it, he has a ton of upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_everyoneshere Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 IF Hunter doesn't work, Payne at 6'4 315 had a decent year for Bama. Also, Texas can't let all of the other SEC schools poach all of the players from each other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assistant Regional Manager Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 (edited) 20 minutes ago, _everyoneshere said: IF Hunter doesn't work, Payne at 6'4 315 had a decent year for Bama. Also, Texas can't let all of the other SEC schools poach all of the players from each other. 5 tackles this year with a fumble recovery against Mercer. I have no interest in taking players who haven’t done anything. I don’t care if other SEC teams are taking our scraps. If Payne was worth pursuing he wouldn’t be leaving a school like Alabama. Edited December 18 by Assistant Regional Manager 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi im Boo Corrigan Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 Did y'all see that Branch has do not contact tag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 18 minutes ago, _everyoneshere said: IF Hunter doesn't work, Payne at 6'4 315 had a decent year for Bama. Also, Texas can't let all of the other SEC schools poach all of the players from each other. I don't think it's a horrible idea. There's not a lot of 300+ pound guys in the portal with proven production. In saying that, I'm not sure this guy production wise fits the bill. He also looked like he got pushed around quite a bit considering his size. We also did lose out on Hunter, for what it's worth. Some places seem to confirm that he's officially committed to Texas Tech. Now, whether he signs with them is a whole other thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtank19 Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 @Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel @Bobby Burton have any of the 3-4 D linemen that you guys said if they enter Texas would be a player entered? And how many of those 3-4 if any are still expected to enter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_everyoneshere Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 17 minutes ago, Assistant Regional Manager said: 5 tackles this year with a fumble recovery against Mercer. I have no interest in taking players who haven’t done anything. I don’t care if other SEC teams are taking our scraps. If Payne was worth pursuing he wouldn’t be leaving a school like Alabama. 14 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR.. older rotational players are still a need. Bill Norton had 11, but still added value to the rotation I'm talking about Texas taking other schools' good players, not what we lose. Bama lost a couple on the D-line like Jehiem Oatis but gained Kelby Collins from Florida. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assistant Regional Manager Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 (edited) 45 minutes ago, _everyoneshere said: 14 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR.. older rotational players are still a need. Bill Norton had 11, but still added value to the rotation I'm talking about Texas taking other schools' good players, not what we lose. Bama lost a couple on the D-line like Jehiem Oatis but gained Kelby Collins from Florida. Kelby Collins is an edge rusher. My overall point stands. Schools like Georgia and Bama aren’t letting serviceable defensive lineman with no baggage walk away. If Payne had any hope of being a productive player moving forward for Bama he would still be there. He has made very little impact in 3 years. We are in day 8 of the portal. Throwing Hail Mary’s isn’t necessary yet. Edited December 18 by Assistant Regional Manager 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 I suspect that Hunter was a big piece of the puzzle for this staff, but he was clearly not the only piece. They have a need for 4-5 DTs and have thus far only signed one. I think there must be at least 1-2 that are currently on playoff teams that the staff expects to enter the portal. They appear to be taking their time, and this staff never panics in recruiting. They will figure out a solution, even if that doesn’t involve Lee Hunter (unfortunately). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusMOJO Posted December 18 Share Posted December 18 55 minutes ago, Bunk Moreland said: I suspect that Hunter was a big piece of the puzzle for this staff, but he was clearly not the only piece. They have a need for 4-5 DTs and have thus far only signed one. I think there must be at least 1-2 that are currently on playoff teams that the staff expects to enter the portal. They appear to be taking their time, and this staff never panics in recruiting. They will figure out a solution, even if that doesn’t involve Lee Hunter (unfortunately). I think if the kid from Clemson jumped in, Texas would be all over him. Woods I think his name is? There are guys in the portal that fit the bill for Texas, but they aren't going to rush their decisions on guys. Not how this staff rolls. The portal may close on the 28th but that only means guys can't jump in, I believe. Not that you still can't sign them. To your point about Lee Hunter, I've seen some places say he has committed officially to Texas Tech but I don't know if he's signed? Wonder if he would still take the visit to Austin or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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