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Saban is maybe exaggerating a bit or forecasting but he will likely be proven correct. Brooks (6.1 ypr and over 1,100 yds) was the best RB last year before his injury and the 1st RB in the NFL draft. Impressive run of NFL drafted TX running backs, Bijan (1st RB drafted in '23), Roschon, Keilan and Brooks (1st RB drafted in '24). Baxter and Blue are next in line at Texas. Baxter battled and didn't appear elite early on but he did show significant improvement. Early in the year, true freshman Baxter only ran for 2.8 ypr and 31 total yds vs Bama. In the CFP, Baxter went 9 for 64 (impressive 7.1 avg) with 1 TD. 16 yds longest run. Baxter ran for 4.8 ypr for the season. Baxter showed better vision at the end of the year and looked stronger in the spring game. Like most freshman RBs, Baxter needed to be developed and have the game slow down for him. With another year of development, Baxter should show overall improvement. Baxter won't be going down as often on first contact. Baxter should have higher yards per rush this season. Expecting Baxter to have a breakout season like Saban suggests. Blue should also get recognized since he is documented as the fastest (over 23mph) returning RB in college. On limited carries, Blue had an impressive 6.1 average last season. In the CFP, Blue went 9 for 59 (impressive 6.6 avg) with 1 TD. 16 yds longest run. Blue is superb in space. Blue has good hands. Blue will be bigger and stronger. Blue went from 191 to 200 on the TX roster. Blue should also have a breakout season if he gets enough touches. Wisner on even fewer carries and in mop up duty also had an impressive 6.1 ypr. Wisner went from 185 to around 200 based on the TX roster weights. Wisner can make plays in the Keilan role. Last season, Texas ran 527 times for 2,638 yds (15th) for a 5.0 avg (tied for 19th) along with 29 TDs. Hoping Texas rushes for over 2,800 yds and averages over 5.3 ypr this season while having 2 RBs go over 1,000 yards. If we stay healthy, TX should be a great rushing team behind our developed OL with a trio of improved RBs - Baxter, Blue and Wisner.

Michael Terry is a combo between Cordarelle Patterson RB, LJH WR, JT Sanders TE and a Superhero. 90 rushes for 806yds - 9ypr 31 catches for 436 yds and 7 TDs - 14ypc and almost 4-1 catch to TD ratio 2 KR TDs MT may play at 6-3 225-245. He is capable of playing offense or defense. Let him play offense if he wants. Just get him to Texas. It should work out fine. 🏈 🤘

Thank you for this info. MT is not as tall as LJH but bigger and faster than HS LJH (LJH 210 college predraft weight and ran 4.75 40). LJH is now listed at 6-4 225 with the Denver Broncos.

I never saw 6-5. Listed at 6-4. In actuality, LJH was officially 6-3 5/8 pre-draft.

Thanks for the highlights. Norton was listed at 6-6 300 so he is a tall guy with sufficient size. His fundamentals and techniques can still be improved upon. Hope he has continued to physically develop his lower body this off-season. Norton should be playing lower and more explosive with more lower body development. While Norton didn't get any sacks, Norton used his length to affect the passing lanes and tipped 3 passes last season. I like to see that Norton caused 2 FFs. Last season was his most disruptive season. Glad we have his length and another experienced IDL player (Jr yr - 32 TKLS, 2.5 TFL, 0 SACKS, 3 PD, and 2 FF, Career 45 TKLS, 6 TFL, 0 SACKS, 3 PD, and 2 FF). Hoping he develops this season under Baker. 6-4 293 Tiaoalii Savea is another helpful IDL addition (Career 36 TKLS, 7.5 TFL, 1.5 SACKS, 1 PD, and 0 FF). The IDL transfer I find most intriguing and potentially important is 6-2 305 Jermayne Lole. He was impressive before his serious injuries (Soph yr - 72 TKLS, 10 TFL and 6.5 SACKS; Career 142 TKLS, 25 TFL, 12.5 SACKS, 10 PD, and 3 FF ). Lole is active, quick for a big and disruptive.

That is awesome! Fools were questioning and criticizing the Arch/Manning family business decision to not take the opening standard EA Sports offer. Arch and the Mannings had other ideas. In the end, both sides won. That is how you do business. 🤑 PS Like Eli said, TX could just run 4 verts. 🏈🤘🤘 Sark you listening? 😜

Many don't include em but borderline teams are Penn St, Nebraska, FSU, TN, GA and LSU.

Bama, Michigan, Ohio St, ND, Oklahoma, TX and USC

Appreciate OTF getting our recruits on for an insightful interview. Pleased to learn Smith Orogbo is young for the class. He already has great length. When he gets to his preferred weight of maybe 250-260 he will have NFL Edge measureables. Great junior season highlights. Fantastic commit for TX! HOOK EM Smith Orogbo! 🏈

Getting off the 2025 recruiting roller coaster. Finalization happens during signing days and transfer portal windows. Looking forward to the football season.

Ok, I will ask him what he wants for the pair and get back to you tomorrow or soon after.

My group has a pair in section 7 row 5 that are available because they guy that has them long term has some family medical issues and needs to sell this season. Not sure what he is asking. He can't get TX/OU, just the 7 home games. Message me if interested.

Just give us the commit announcements for the good guys. We've got some here with PTSD. If we tune in to it all, we may all get PTSD before August is over.

Who hasn't sensed for some time these two are headed east of us? TX must get DJ Sanders and keep recruiting. Hopefully a good prospect surfaces from a late evaluation. After signing day, TX will know how many DTs and NTs to get in the portal to plug the gaps. Believe 2026 is the litmus test for Baker's recruiting. Will likely need 3-4 IDL in our 2026 class. No excuses for TX 2026 IDL recruiting! 🤘 🤘 TX 🏈

Early Pettijohn predictions were at least 8 and all for TX. Top 3 Cali LBs likely leaving the state, ND?, A&M and O. USC only got a tweener S/LB so far. USC is LB desperate. New USC DC Lynn has made Riley a top priority. Now some USC reports and rumors. So far, I've only seen 1 switch from TX to USC, Brandon Holland of Rivals on 7/1. I'm now concerned USC made a move up. TX over USC in the end? USC HC Riley is known for having subpar defenses. USC didn't have a good D last season. USC fired their DC. USC hasn't had a LB drafted since 2019. Riskier for LBs to got to Riley and USC compared to TX. We had a better D than USC last year and should have a better D going forward. We are developing LBs well. TX had multiple LBs drafted recently, DeMo and Ford. More to come. We soon lose Gbenda, Blackwell and Hill if he leaves early for the NFL. We only took 1 developmental LB last year so early playing time is a good possibility at TX for Barnes and Pettijohn or Faraimo. TX is the better choice for LBs. I've seen multiple Faraimo to ND predictions after his ND OV without any predictions for TX. Hope we get in state Pettijohn July 6 because I surmise Faraimo OOS will be harder to sway. TX needs to add either Pettijohn or Faraimo along with rock solid Barnes to have an elite LB class. I've seen highlights of all 3 LBs. While the 3 have their differences, I would be thrilled with 2 of those 3 LBs. Johnny Nansen is capable of winning out in the end. 🤘 Haven't read or heard the latest. Need to catch up. Will be interested in learning any updates from Gerry and CJ on our LB recruiting.

NICE! Was hoping for this news. Schloss is working fast to counter Aggie. Core coaching looks fantastic with Schlossnagle, Weiner, Cain, Tulo and Bishop. Now time to keep the right players, bring in the portal transfers and get the right recruits. 🤘 🤘 ⚾

Same here, no LHN on Spectrum starting at noon. What are we to do without the entertainment of repeating commercials?

Since Ags couldn't find an existing HC to say yes and they stole our Assistant Earley to be their HC, do we bring back Tulo to fill the void?

Horns are now the best combo for football, baseball, potential championships in both sports, school, city, NIL and life after sports. Hopefully that combo moves the needle for Marco Jones. CDC and Texas savagely gutted the Ag baseball program when we took their coaches. Numerous Ag players hit the portal. It's bad for them. If Ag was the decision because of baseball, a smart move would be to reconsider.

Guessing you weren't Plan II. It is a silly Haiku I wrote. I know all about Sanchez and Offord.

AA CB was likely a Hi but he may be enticed by the recent LSU offer.

Ducks with the big bucks. Buckeyes and Longhorns miss out. Brew with the cheddar.

Fantastic Leadership! UT is fortunate! Thank you!

Update, Kaleb Edwards is now predicted to Bama by at least 8 sources as of yesterday. Kiotti Armstrong is committed to the Gomers. Townsend listed a top 4 of USC, Bama, Ags and Texas. Townsend could have his pick of teams but I get the feeling Townsend commits to TEXAS! 🤘🤘🏈 Hi Gerry🤞

2 OOS go elswhere, it happens. When TX was top 10, Mack didn't target and get OOS recruits often. But agree with your general position. Must say, TX knew it would be difficult for Baker in yr 1. Baker is 1 or 2 years behind other IDL coaches with building relationships. Baker doesn't have the established track record of development at the power level. Needs to show IDL development and recruit through the whistle. Bo Davis didn't do us any recruiting favors. Like this year, it's definitely portal time after this season since we failed to get enough top recruits when Davis was here. I have my concerns going forward but if we get some IDL development, hold on to Brown, land Sanders and maybe flip somebody we will be on our way. Litmus test for Baker as a recruiter is 2026 IDL results. NO EXCUSES FOR IDL IN 2026.