Hank South

Very cool of JJ Watt!

I have a cramp just watching.

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Why wouldn't they?

I'm here. Doesn't surprise me. He's been reporting he thinks LSU is trending. As I wrote up top, even if he flips, Texas expects this to go the distance and they'll keep recruiting him. Fwiw Royal took to twitter to say he hasn't talked to a single reporter in recent weeks in response to Steve's pick.

Pretty much saying he hasn't been talking to anyone including reporters on the heels of Steve's LSU prediction.

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https://x.com/easton_3k/status/2078259781702193652?s=46

He does like Lovejoy recruits

Yep.

Having fun with it, that's for sure lol.

They would stay after him and try to get him by signing day then go portal need be. There's always the possibility of a senior eval too but obviously nobody would rise to the caliber of Royal.

While the Longhorns were very competitive for Monshun Sales and wanted him in the class, the heaviest focus has been on keeping Easton Royal in the fold. So where do things stand with Texas and Royal? OTF checked in with a few sources close to the situation on Friday morning. Here’s the latest: Since the end of Royal’s official visit slate, the nation’s No. 1 wideout has gone somewhat radio silent in terms of communicating with college staffs. Texas, LSU and Florida all remain in the mix, with the focus seemingly narrowing to the Longhorns vs. Tigers. That doesn’t mean people in Royal’s camp aren’t communicating with each program involved, but Royal has largely taken a step back into the day-to-day conversations with college coaches. That hasn’t kept him from keeping up a very active social media presence, showing love to each school involved, whether wearing LSU gloves and Texas cleats, or posting visit pictures, etc., etc. One of the sources OTF communicated with this morning wasn’t sure of where things truly stood due to Royal stepping back to evaluate all of his options. While another source with direct knowledge of the five-star’s recruitment described the situation as “back and forth” while he’s in decision-making mode. That same source relayed that this is a “four quarter” situation. What quarter are we in? I’d say probably halftime. OTF has been adamant in reporting that regardless of whatever comes out this summer, whether Royal reaffirms his commitment to Texas or flips to LSU, this recruitment is going to December, with each program motivated to sign the Bayou State standout to their 2027 class.

He committed to Indiana. Huge win for the Hoosiers.

Didn't break news. Gave our prediction.

When it's the five-star receiver that's one of 2 major targets we're still closely tracking on decision day, I think it's important to keep paying subscribers abreast of the situation.

Just our prediction. No different than someone putting in an RPM or Crystal Ball.

OTF believes Monshun Sales will commit to Indiana on Friday at 11 a.m. CT. Texas remained in communication with the talented wideout through Thursday, but Indiana appears to still be holding the momentum ahead of his announcement later today.

https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/nike-strengthens-the-most-dominant-roster-in-football-with-top-prep-and-college-nil-athlete-signings On top of Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman, which have already made headlines with the brand this past spring.

Note: OTF does not condone stealing the Arch Manning display. (I've been messaged several times about plans to steal this lol)

I'm curious to hear from Arch in general after his last spring availability where he was the most talkative we had seen him so far in his career. Definitely carrying a more relaxed vibe.