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Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:22 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:22 am
As @theHart_ofTX on Twitter noted, our potential starting 11 on offense vs UCLA (3WR/1TE/1RB) is way heavier on transfers tham most realize
Transfers (including JUCOs):
QB Knight
RB Ford
WR Reynolds
WR Ratley
TE Cline
LT Gennesy
RT Eluemunor
HS recruits:
WR Kirk
OC McCoy
LG Prater/Lanfear
RG Sutherland
Transfers (including JUCOs):
QB Knight
RB Ford
WR Reynolds
WR Ratley
TE Cline
LT Gennesy
RT Eluemunor
HS recruits:
WR Kirk
OC McCoy
LG Prater/Lanfear
RG Sutherland
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 11:26 am
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Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:30 am to NanosTacoRun
Froggin' in 
Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:36 am to NanosTacoRun
This is one thing I commend Sumlin for. Unable to win recruiting battles for HS kids (which is somewhat due to his own doing) he crushes transfer recruiting. These kids no longer have stars in their eyes and have lost their naïveté regarding the reality of playing in college - they just want playing time in a system that will showcase their skills. That kind of player is more likely to come here, since they no longer care about living in "Cool City, USA" or playing for "Prestige Helmet School University", and no longer give a rat's arse about who "shows them the most love". At the point of transferring, unless it is due to major rules violations, you are talking about kids with NFL aspirations who are going to look at coming here as a JOB.
Tra Carson, our only freaking running back last year, was a transfer. Carson was the epitome of a Lunch Pail Guy.
Tra Carson, our only freaking running back last year, was a transfer. Carson was the epitome of a Lunch Pail Guy.
This post was edited on 8/24/16 at 11:58 am
Posted on 8/24/16 at 11:51 am to Cooter Davenport
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These kids no longer have stars in their eyes and have lost their naïveté regarding the reality of playing in college - they just want playing time in a system that will showcase their skills. That kind of player is more likely to come here, since they no longer care about living in "Cool City, USA" or playing for "Prestige Helmet School University", and no longer give a rat's arse about who "shows them the most love". At the point of transferring, unless it is due to major rules violations, you are talking about kids with NFL aspirations who are going to look at coming here as a JOB.
Yup, completely different mindset.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 1:05 pm to Cooter Davenport
Mr Brandon Williams goes from all world 5 star RB to NFL corner. It was all about NFL aspirations.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 1:15 pm to Farmer1906
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Mr Brandon Williams goes from all world 5 star RB to NFL corner. It was all about NFL aspirations
Bingo. He was a guy who was real about treating it as a job. Put aside dreams of being Mr. Star RB, listened to his coaches and switched positions as a freaking senior, got a 4 year NFL contract. It's a different mentality.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 2:33 pm to NanosTacoRun
Auburn, Baylor, and TCU also use this approach to building competitive teams.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 3:16 pm to Cooter Davenport
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This is one thing I commend Sumlin for. Unable to win recruiting battles for HS kids (which is somewhat due to his own doing) he crushes transfer recruiting. These kids no longer have stars in their eyes and have lost their naïveté regarding the reality of playing in college - they just want playing time in a system that will showcase their skills. That kind of player is more likely to come here, since they no longer care about living in "Cool City, USA" or playing for "Prestige Helmet School University", and no longer give a rat's arse about who "shows them the most love". At the point of transferring, unless it is due to major rules violations, you are talking about kids with NFL aspirations who are going to look at coming here as a JOB.
Well that and the fact that we are close to momma for a lot of Texas guys who signed outside the state.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 3:26 pm to cardboardboxer
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Well that and the fact that we are close to momma for a lot of Texas guys who signed outside the state.
Or baby mamma.
This goes Louisiana kids who signed far out of state, too.
Some guys have to learn the hard way that Eugene, Oregon, however nice I personally think it is there, is much different culturally, in terms of climate, and in terms of the landscape, in addition to the distance. It's like going to a different planet for a kid from a city in Texas or the South. For some it is a better planet. For some it is just too far away and too alien to deal with.
Posted on 8/24/16 at 4:59 pm to Cooter Davenport
Kirk Merritt could be a huge get. A&M is building a large contingent of LA athletes.
Speedy
Merritt
Colton Prater
Noel Ellis
Clifford Chattman
Don Wilson
Dwaine Thomas
Deshawn Capers-Smith
Kendall Bussey
Claude George
Shaan Washington
Clayton Bantle (probably a walk-on)
Clyde Chriss
TD Moton
We should have had Tyron Johnson too, but you can't beat stupid. Now he will have to be stuck in Stillwater.
Speedy
Merritt
Colton Prater
Noel Ellis
Clifford Chattman
Don Wilson
Dwaine Thomas
Deshawn Capers-Smith
Kendall Bussey
Claude George
Shaan Washington
Clayton Bantle (probably a walk-on)
Clyde Chriss
TD Moton
We should have had Tyron Johnson too, but you can't beat stupid. Now he will have to be stuck in Stillwater.
Posted on 8/25/16 at 11:55 pm to Chill98
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Auburn, Baylor, and TCU also use this approach to building competitive teams.
yeah, except baylor gets em fresh out the pen
Posted on 8/26/16 at 8:08 am to Masterag
Did. They did. That program is sunk now. They are going back to the good old Guy Morriss 'riding my Harley and acting tough' days.
Posted on 8/26/16 at 9:58 am to Cooter Davenport
Maybe they start recruiting at Twin Peaks
Posted on 8/26/16 at 12:19 pm to Howdyagssec
Doesn't everybody? I don't go there for the food...
Posted on 8/26/16 at 12:28 pm to Chill98
I actually like their food a lot. So does wifey.
Posted on 8/26/16 at 9:31 pm to TbirdSpur2010
I'm embarrassed for you.
Rodo
Rodo
Posted on 8/26/16 at 9:42 pm to Rodo
I'm embarrassed for you.
Pat
Pat
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