The state of Tech recruiting

[lonny23]

OK,

Boys and girls, here is where Texas Tech sits with a few days left in recruiting. They have 22 people signed up (Eric Ward is enrolled and part of the 22) and have room for the 25 max. We often see teams sign more than 25 and creatively find room for the rest and Tech might have to do that. Tech has some visitors this week and I'll comment on who is still out there for them. Most people are calmoring for Tech's 4 players rated 5.7 to all be ugraded to 4-star players.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

1 enrolled:

4-star

Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8

21 committed:

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8 (JUCO with 3 years to play 3)

3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8 and it's between Michigan and Texas Tech. He's cancelled 2 straight trips to OU and is a mama's boy. I think he signs with Tech to stay a little closer to home.

Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8 and it's still between Tech, Colorado, and Auburn. He'll announce on National Signing Day (NSD) and I think Tech gets him. His dad (Jeff Blake of East Carolina and the NFL) really likes how Tech has a great offensive system in place and Blake has had a blast with the Tech coaches. He has remarked about how the other 2 are rebuilding and that bodes OK for Tech, although the Ags got a player who also admitted that Tech was better off. Maybe SEC Aggie has the same effect on players as Big 12 Aggie, but Blake seems to be a smart, considerate, and thoughtful kid.

Jonathan Stewart LB 6-4 221 4.64 Shreveport, LA 5.8 and it's a 3-horse race between A&M, Cal, and Tech. He'll announce at 9:32 A.M. on Tuesday, the day before NSD. A&M only has room for 1 LB so it's either Mahoney or Stewart or they just might lose both to Tech!:p

3-star

Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7 and it's between A&M and Tech. A&M doesn't have room for Stewart and Mahoney, so 1 of them is definitely coming to Tech and both might. The odds say he comes to Tech.

2-star

Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3 and raw. He'll probably commit to Tech.

Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2, and he's raw and athletic. He might get an offer this weekend and would take it. Otherwise, he'll go to North Texas.

That's the 6 people out there that Tech is talking about this weekend being potential commits. Tech will almost assuredly get 3 commits out of the 6, but there is a good chance they'll get more.

[RocklandDragon]

OK,

Boys and girls, here is where Texas Tech sits with a few days left in recruiting. They have 22 people signed up (Eric Ward is enrolled and part of the 22) and have room for the 25 max. We often see teams sign more than 25 and creatively find room for the rest and Tech might have to do that. Tech has some visitors this week and I'll comment on who is still out there for them. Most people are calmoring for Tech's 4 players rated 5.7 to all be ugraded to 4-star players.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

1 enrolled:

4-star

Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8

21 committed:

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8 (JUCO with 3 years to play 3)

3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8 and it's between Michigan and Texas Tech. He's cancelled 2 straight trips to OU and is a mama's boy. I think he signs with Tech to stay a little closer to home.

Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8 and it's still between Tech, Colorado, and Auburn. He'll announce on National Signing Day (NSD) and I think Tech gets him. His dad (Jeff Blake of East Carolina and the NFL) really likes how Tech has a great offensive system in place and Blake has had a blast with the Tech coaches. He has remarked about how the other 2 are rebuilding and that bodes OK for Tech, although the Ags got a player who also admitted that Tech was better off. Maybe SEC Aggie has the same effect on players as Big 12 Aggie, but Blake seems to be a smart, considerate, and thoughtful kid.

Jonathan Stewart LB 6-4 221 4.64 Shreveport, LA 5.8 and it's a 3-horse race between A&M, Cal, and Tech. He'll announce at 9:32 A.M. on Tuesday, the day before NSD. A&M only has room for 1 LB so it's either Mahoney or Stewart or they just might lose both to Tech!:p

3-star

Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7 and it's between A&M and Tech. A&M doesn't have room for Stewart and Mahoney, so 1 of them is definitely coming to Tech and both might. The odds say he comes to Tech.

2-star

Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3 and raw. He'll probably commit to Tech.

Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2, and he's raw and athletic. He might get an offer this weekend and would take it. Otherwise, he'll go to North Texas.

That's the 6 people out there that Tech is talking about this weekend being potential commits. Tech will almost assuredly get 3 commits out of the 6, but there is a good chance they'll get more.

Good list Loony. I hope Tech gets the LB and the DT. Tech needs some assistance on stopping the run. However, don't you think that getting 3 on this list is too optomistic? Is this young man, Graves really interested in Tech or is he trying to get some assurances at Michigan? I would like to see Blake at Tech too, but usually when recruits reopen their lists for committments, doesn't that mean the original school they committed to is left out? Isn't that how it usually plays out? To me, Blake would be better at Tech than Colorado but it's his choice. I'll cross my fingers on Stewart. We need linebackers bad!

[AE 8008]

when did will ford switch his commitment from mobilhoma to tech?

[jtk1519]

when did will ford switch his commitment from mobilhoma to tech?

Months ago.

[AE 8008]

Months ago.

ok. never knew that. glad tho

[jtk1519]

ok. never knew that. glad tho

I'm glad too. No way I could have stomached seeing him play for the trash.

[lonny23]

OK,

Boys and girls, here is where Texas Tech sits with a few days left in recruiting. They have 22 people signed up (Eric Ward is enrolled and part of the 22) and have room for the 25 max. We often see teams sign more than 25 and creatively find room for the rest and Tech might have to do that. Tech has some visitors this week and I'll comment on who is still out there for them. Most people are calmoring for Tech's 4 players rated 5.7 to all be ugraded to 4-star players.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

1 enrolled:

4-star

Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8

21 committed:

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8 (JUCO with 3 years to play 3)

3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8 and it's between Michigan and Texas Tech. He's cancelled 2 straight trips to OU and is a mama's boy. I think he signs with Tech to stay a little closer to home.

Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8 and it's still between Tech, Colorado, and Auburn. He'll announce on National Signing Day (NSD) and I think Tech gets him. His dad (Jeff Blake of East Carolina and the NFL) really likes how Tech has a great offensive system in place and Blake has had a blast with the Tech coaches. He has remarked about how the other 2 are rebuilding and that bodes OK for Tech, although the Ags got a player who also admitted that Tech was better off. Maybe SEC Aggie has the same effect on players as Big 12 Aggie, but Blake seems to be a smart, considerate, and thoughtful kid.

Jonathan Stewart LB 6-4 221 4.64 Shreveport, LA 5.8 and it's a 3-horse race between A&M, Cal, and Tech. He'll announce at 9:32 A.M. on Tuesday, the day before NSD. A&M only has room for 1 LB so it's either Mahoney or Stewart or they just might lose both to Tech!:p

3-star

Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7 and it's between A&M and Tech. A&M doesn't have room for Stewart and Mahoney, so 1 of them is definitely coming to Tech and both might. The odds say he comes to Tech.

2-star

Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3 and raw. He'll probably commit to Tech.

Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2, and he's raw and athletic. He might get an offer this weekend and would take it. Otherwise, he'll go to North Texas.

That's the 6 people out there that Tech is talking about this weekend being potential commits. Tech will almost assuredly get 3 commits out of the 6, but there is a good chance they'll get more.
1. Barr committed to Tech on Saturday.
2. Three sources have confirmed that Tech got a LB commit on Saturday and it's somebody that's on campus right now. Mahoney is visiting this week, so the odds say it's him (Another guy that was an OU commit) and the only other options would be Greg King, but I didn't list him because everybody thinks he's staying in SEC country or Stewart, who isn't also known to be in Lubbock right now.
3. There is no word if Knighton is getting an offer. I think a lack of offer to him is a sign that Tech is getting at least 2 of the 3 between Stewart, Graves, and Blake. Although Graves and Blake are waiting to announce, that doesn't mean Tech doesn't know what they're going to do.
4. That's 24 people, but I think Ward counts for 2008 since he enrolled early and Tech might still have room for 2 more.

[lonny23]

Good list Loony. I hope Tech gets the LB and the DT. Tech needs some assistance on stopping the run. However, don't you think that getting 3 on this list is too optomistic? Is this young man, Graves really interested in Tech or is he trying to get some assurances at Michigan? I would like to see Blake at Tech too, but usually when recruits reopen their lists for committments, doesn't that mean the original school they committed to is left out? Isn't that how it usually plays out? To me, Blake would be better at Tech than Colorado but it's his choice. I'll cross my fingers on Stewart. We need linebackers bad!
1. I think Tech ultimately gets at least 4 on the list and maybe 5. The thought is that somebody might not qualify and they'll still have enough room for everybody.
2. Sometimes players stick with the original team. Tech got burned twice last year by players decommitting, committing to Tech, and then going back to their original teams.
3. I think it's usually a bad sign for a player to decommit, but Blake is different. He really didn't want to lead Tech on, but I think his dad really likes the coaches and system. I get the feeling Blake likes the location most about Colorado, and the history of Auburn, but he knows Tech has the best team and is closest to home. I think he stays.

[RocklandDragon]

When is national signing day? Is it February 2nd?

[Firebird]

Brandon Mahoney has pulled the trigger for TTU. I think that Stewart will be either an Ag or a Bear with this news.

[lonny23]

Like I thought, Greg King, LB, is out and will commit to either Auburn or Tennessee.

I left my original comments.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8 and it's between Michigan and Texas Tech. He's cancelled 2 straight trips to OU and is a mama's boy. I think he signs with Tech to stay a little closer to home. SoonerScoop says he's going to Tech.

Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8 and it's still between Tech, Colorado, and Auburn. He'll announce on National Signing Day (NSD) and I think Tech gets him. His dad (Jeff Blake of East Carolina and the NFL) really likes how Tech has a great offensive system in place and Blake has had a blast with the Tech coaches. He has remarked about how the other 2 are rebuilding and that bodes OK for Tech, although the Ags got a player who also admitted that Tech was better off. Maybe SEC Aggie has the same effect on players as Big 12 Aggie, but Blake seems to be a smart, considerate, and thoughtful kid. Word is Colorado is out. I think he still picks Tech.

Jonathan Stewart LB 6-4 221 4.64 Shreveport, LA 5.8 and it's a 3-horse race between A&M, Cal, and Tech. He'll announce at 9:32 A.M. on Tuesday, the day before NSD. A&M only has room for 1 LB so it's either Mahoney or Stewart or they just might lose both to Tech!:p Some think he won't have a press conference to stay with A&M. No new info.

Latest commits:

Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7 and it's between A&M and Tech. A&M doesn't have room for Stewart and Mahoney, so 1 of them is definitely coming to Tech and both might. The odds say he comes to Tech. Committed to Tech.

Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3 and raw. He'll probably commit to Tech. Committed to Tech.

Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2, and he's raw and athletic. He might get an offer this weekend and would take it. Otherwise, he'll go to North Texas. Took a Tech greyshirt and will arrive in Jan 2010, but will arrive in the Summer of 2009 if Tech loses out on the rest of the targets.

[TTURedRaider]

When is national signing day? Is it February 2nd?

I believe it's the fourth...

Brandon Mahoney has pulled the trigger for TTU. I think that Stewart will be either an Ag or a Bear with this news.

Mahoney still needs to qualify. Also we could manage to take both...

[lonny23]

i believe it's the fourth...



Mahoney still needs to qualify. Also we could manage to take both...
nm

[lonny23]

Stewart just signed his check to lose to Texas Tech for the next 4 years!:D

I think Tech gets good news with the other 4-star guys, though. Although I sometimes wonder why anybody that seriously looks at A&M and Tech both would go Aggie, I also come back to the realization that some people are just made to be an Aggie and let it go.

[Firebird]

Weaver might be a kid that tells a good story to every team, but right now it sounds to me like him and Stewart are going to leave the Ags at the altar and head to Lubbock.

LMAO. You should know that the "inside" information that you post is a main reason why I don't waste my money on pay sites.

0-2. You were right on Mahoney, though. He did choose Tech. Of course, we didn't offer him.

[lonny23]

LMAO. You should know that the "inside" information that you post is a main reason why I don't waste my money on pay sites.

0-2. You were right on Mahoney, though. He did choose Tech. Of course, we didn't offer him.
Don't quote old info about me and Stewart. When I gave my opinion on Blake and Graves a few days ago, I didn't say anything about Stewart going to Tech. For what it's worth, the guys at Tech thought there was an 80% chance he was going to be an Aggie.

What you quoted from me was several weeks ago, but since then I've heard several bits of info that didn't make it look like he was going to Tech, including his parents telling people to not expect any surprises today. The guy doing the on-scene reporting of the press conference was an Aggie.

What I say is a combo of what I hear and think. For what it's worth, my opinion about Blake and Graves is NOW (I didn't see this until last night) also backed up by the Tech guys having them as heavy Tech leans.

I can't definitively speak for other sites, but I know my money is well spent on Tech, but I'm pretty sure most of the other teams aren't nearly as good about their info.

Not only was I right about Mahoney, but I was right about everything else I've said in this thread so far to include the Greg King part.

Where I was wrong a few weeks ago was not properly accounting for the Aggie effect. The Aggie effect is where you say, "I'm about to walk off a cliff", and you still walk off the cliff. Stewart and Weaver both pretty much spelled out in words that Tech is a better place to go and they stuck with A&M. Most people that spell out one being better than the other will go with the one they think is better. Statistically, this world is required to have Aggies, who will reproduce more Aggies. That's somewhere between the 11th and 15th commandment.

[Firebird]

Don't quote old info about me and Stewart. When I gave my opinion on Blake and Graves a few days ago, I didn't say anything about Stewart going to Tech. For what it's worth, the guys at Tech thought there was an 80% chance he was going to be an Aggie.

What you quoted from me was several weeks ago, but since then I've heard several bits of info that didn't make it look like he was going to Tech, including his parents telling people to not expect any surprises today. The guy doing the on-scene reporting of the press conference was an Aggie.

What I say is a combo of what I hear and think. For what it's worth, my opinion about Blake and Graves is NOW (I didn't see this until last night) also backed up by the Tech guys having them as heavy Tech leans.

I can't definitively speak for other sites, but I know my money is well spent on Tech, but I'm pretty sure most of the other teams aren't nearly as good about their info.

Not only was I right about Mahoney, but I was right about everything else I've said in this thread so far to include the Greg King part.

Where I was wrong a few weeks ago was not properly accounting for the Aggie effect. The Aggie effect is where you say, "I'm about to walk off a cliff", and you still walk off the cliff. Stewart and Weaver both pretty much spelled out in words that Tech is a better place to go and they stuck with A&M. Most people that spell out one being better than the other will go with the one they think is better. Statistically, this world is required to have Aggies, who will reproduce more Aggies. That's somewhere between the 11th and 15th commandment.


That's kinda the point. The information they give you isn't really any good. You pay for this stuff to get an inside scoop and yet you really don't know anything about what's going to happen until it does. You're getting ripped off.

[lonny23]

That's kinda the point. The information they give you isn't really any good. You pay for this stuff to get an inside scoop and yet you really don't know anything about what's going to happen until it does. You're getting ripped off.
Keep in mimd these 2 things:

1. They only reported what the guys said to them.
2. I stated it as my opinion that they'd come to Tech. Weaver reaffirmed his Aggie love before I ever retracted my previous statement. There was enough additional info about Stewart that I had my doubts to include a quote I never posted from his dad that didn't necessarily sound the greatest for Tech's chances.
3. Nobody on Tech's side ever said they thought either player would sign with Tech instead of A&M, so they weren't wrong in that regard.
4. I hate the idea of paying for info, but I do agree that the money I spend on getting Tech info is worth it, but I don't think that's the case for many sites because the Tech guys aren't homers that only post positive info. I appreciate the fact that they tell the truth. Just today, I was reading about Taylor Bible. His first offer was from Tech, but the guys said that if he gets a UT offer at Junior Day, he'll probably sign with them.

[LionVarsityCheer]

too bad no one cares about Mississippi State's recruiting class, bc it looks like we're getting a good one :D

DAN MULLEN is the MAN

[lonny23]

too bad no one cares about Mississippi State's recruiting class, bc it looks like we're getting a good one :D

DAN MULLEN is the MAN
Tech fans were just saying a few days ago:

"How can a sorry team like Miss. State get that recruiting class?":D

[LionVarsityCheer]

it's true. we are sorry. But i feel a good season coming on.

[lonny23]

This isn't exactly the best sounding news, but it's the news.

1. Emory Blake claims to be really torn over his decision between Tech and Auburn. He and his dad spent about 5 hours talking on the phone to Tech coaches on Monday. Some fans say he's only claiming to be torn because he wants to let Tech down lightly. He might delay his signing because he says he's not 100% on what he wants to do.
2. The drama with Blake comes back on Leach, but part of it is the dirtbag coaches at Auburn and this is where Jeff Blake should step in and be a voice of reason. Blake decommitted after all the drama about if Leach is leaving or not. Leach has said quite a few times he isn't going anywhere, but the recruits also look at the fact that he hasn't signed an extension. Blake wants to play for somebody who will be around in 5 years. Tech lost Gerald Jones to Tennessee because Fat Phil said Leach wouldn't be at Tech and we all know that Leach is still around and Fat Phil isn't. Not only did the sleazeballs at Auburn say Leach won't be around, but they also told Blake that Leach wanted the Auburn job (Something that I've never seen substantiated). These are the words that came from Chizik, Malzahn, and Taylor, who have all had 3 or 4 different jobs in the last 6 years, while the Tech staff has been almost the same across the board.
3. Myles Wade won't sign yet. He's taking a visit to Nebraska this weekend. Time will tell who he ends up signing with. He says he wants to be sure of his decision. I'm not going to throw him under the bus over it because it's only been the last month that he's started getting these offers after Oregon pulled the carpet on him.
4. I'm not going to bash Blake, either. I think he is torn, but his dad needs to remind him of the negative tactics and lies that get told in recruiting.

[slorch]

you make it sound like none of this stuff has crossed anyone else's mind yet...

jeff Blake, on National signing day," You know Emory, there are some folks that will tell you anything to get you to come to their school..."

You really think they haven't discussed it? really?:eek::D

[lonny23]

you make it sound like none of this stuff has crossed anyone else's mind yet...

jeff Blake, on National signing day," You know Emory, there are some folks that will tell you anything to get you to come to their school..."

You really think they haven't discussed it? really?:eek::D
1. It should've been said.
2. Some people are still naive about it.
3. What gets me is scam artists get scammed, so anything is possible.

[lonny23]

I've bolded the people who have already sent in their LOI to Tech and have included the targets.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8
Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8


3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5- Will sign LOI next week when he returns from mission in Sweden
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2
Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8
Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8

[jtk1519]

A post on another board says Emory Blake is Auburn bound.

[lonny23]

A post on another board says Emory Blake is Auburn bound.
1. The Colorado guys still think he's their's, but they said today it's between them and Auburn.
2. The Tech guys thought earlier this week that he was to Auburn, but they feel better about Tech now. One Tech guy still says Auburn.

[lonny23]

I've bolded the people who have already sent in their LOI to Tech and have included the targets.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8
Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8


3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5- Will sign LOI next week when he returns from mission in Sweden
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2
Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2

Targets:

4-star

Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8
Emory Blake WR 6-1 194 4.6 Austin, TX 5.8

[lonny23]

The Blake to Auburn rumor was started by a Tech guy saying he had a text message from Blake's coach. Nothing has been confirmed yet.

[lonny23]

A school official says Blake to Auburn.

[lonny23]

Nice turn of events in this post with Graves and Wade on board!:D:notworthy

I've bolded the people who have already sent in their LOI to Tech.

5-star 6.0-6.1
4-star 5.8-5.9
3-star 5.5-5.7
2-star 5.0-5.4

4-star

Kyle Clark OL 6-5 267 4.9 Denton, TX 5.8
Eric Stephens RB 5-8 177 4.5 Mansfield, TX 5.8
Myles Wade DT 6-2 311 5.0 Yuma, AZ 5.8
Eric Ward WR 5-11 190 4.4 Wichita Falls, TX 5.8
Pearlie Graves DT 6-3 260 4.9 Tulsa, OK 5.8

3-star

Daniel Cobb DB 6-1 195 4.6 Killeen, TX 5.7
Aaron Fisher WR 6-3 175 Keller, TX 5.7
Will Ford DB 6-1 190 Abilene, TX 5.7
Joel Gray OL 6-6 288 5.1 Lewisville, TX 5.7
Brandon Mahoney LB 6-2 210 Keller, TX 5.7
Terrance Bullitt DB 6-2 178 4.58 Garland, TX 5.6
E.J. Celestie WR 5-11/173 Lake Charles, LA 5.6
Jacob Karam QB 6-1 197 4.55 Friendswood, TX 5.6
Dion Chidozie LB 6-1 190 4.45 Dallas, TX 5.6
LaAdrian Waddle OL 6-6 315 5.3 Columbus, TX 5.5
Romario Cathey DT 6-3 275 Nashville, TN 5.5
Kerry Hyder DE 6-2 246 4.6 Austin, TX 5.5
D.J. Johnson ATH 6-0 171 4.4 Austin, TX 5.5
Jarvis Phillips ATH 6-0 185 Dallas, TX 5.5
Trevor Reilly DE 6-6 220 San Diego, CA 5.5- Will sign LOI next week when he returns from mission in Sweden
Yahshua Williams DB 6-3 185 4.5 Denton, TX 5.5

2-star

James Scott LB 6-3 220 4.58 Coldspring, TX 5.4
Aundrey Barr DE 6-3 225 Carrollton, TX 5.3
Matt Goetz OL 6-4 270 Cibolo, TX 5.2
Derrick Mays WR 6-0 170 4.4 Killeen, TX 5.2
Chris Knighton DE 6-2 240 Longview, TX 5.2

[lonny23]

Well, that's everybody for Tech except Reilly next week. I still haven't seen anything definitive on Blake, but we did get Wade and Graves today.

[jtk1519]

Well, that's everybody for Tech except Reilly next week. I still haven't seen anything definitive on Blake, but we did get Wade and Graves today.

Blake is done. He already signed and faxed in his LOI.

http://texas.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?sport=1&school=7&year=2009#page1

[lonny23]

Well, that's everybody for Tech except Reilly next week. I still haven't seen anything definitive on Blake, but we did get Wade and Graves today.
OK, the picture is good enough proof. More and more it looks like Blake was lying when he said he wasn't concerned about Eric Ward signing with Tech. At the end of the day, he didn't want to compete with others for catches. I think he made a mistake, but time will tell. Now, he'll have another great WR in his class and it's not a slam dunk that Auburn will pass like Tech.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/varsitynews/entries/2009/02/04/blake_signs_wit.html

[jtk1519]

OK, the picture is good enough proof. More and more it looks like Blake was lying when he said he wasn't concerned about Eric Ward signing with Tech. At the end of the day, he didn't want to compete with others for catches. I think he made a mistake, but time will tell. Now, he'll have another great WR in his class and it's not a slam dunk that Auburn will pass like Tech.

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/varsitynews/entries/2009/02/04/blake_signs_wit.html

Translation for those who don't speak idiot: He signed with somebody else so he must be dumb and afraid to compete against the epic talent floating around Lubbock. End translation.

[RocklandDragon]

Glad to see that Tech got some 4-star Defensive linemen. We needed them badly.

For selfish reasons I would have liked for Blake to go to Tech. He would flourish in the pass-happy system of Tech and he would showcase his skills against big-time schools here as well. Be that as it may, he is now at Auburn and I think he'll have great success there. Ya know, it's just like when McElroy left for 'Bama...it is what it is. Tech was more so the beneficiary of the setup for the signing period and a good recruit will sign somewhere else.

It happens.

The saga with Leach didn't help matters though. They better get this contract situation fixed and Leach better deal with it that.

[lonny23]

Translation for those who don't speak idiot: He signed with somebody else so he must be dumb and afraid to compete against the epic talent floating around Lubbock. End translation.
I'm just calling it for what it is. Before Blake ever committed to Tech, there were many that thought he was just waiting for a better offer and even after he committed, some felt he would leave Tech at the altar for another girl. I never said anything on that one way or the other.

I've been nice to the guy all along, but my opinion about the whole deal started to change recently and not just because of today. That quote about showcasing his skills at Auburn ties in with one of his previous comments about the ball being spread around at Tech and what he really wanted (But didn't say emphatically) is to not share the spotlight and that conflicts with his statements about being happy over the Ward signing. He de-committed from Tech right after they got Eric Ward, but he claimed he'd been wavering for a few months. What the dummy doesn't realize is all of Tech's ball spreading still got Crab 2 Biletnikoff trophies, unanimous All-American for 2 straight years, and he'll be a Top 10 pick in the draft. At the end of the day, he's not the All-American kid he was portrayed to be. I wouldn't be all over Myles Wade even if he had gone to Nebraska. Wade's dad was trying to force him to visit Nebraska, but he did his own thing and went with the Red and Black, anyway. That guy ended up handling his deal better than Blake did and it's not because he's going to Tech.

[lonny23]

One way to put this recruiting class in perspective is Tech signed 6 guys that had offers from OU. That's the kind of headway I've been looking for them to make. Now we need to get rid the hypnosis that Texas puts kids through to keep them away from Lubbock.

[jtk1519]

I'm just calling it for what it is. Before Blake ever committed to Tech, there were many that thought he was just waiting for a better offer and even after he committed, some felt he would leave Tech at the altar for another girl. I never said anything on that one way or the other.

I've been nice to the guy all along, but my opinion about the whole deal started to change recently and not just because of today. That quote about showcasing his skills at Auburn ties in with one of his previous comments about the ball being spread around at Tech and what he really wanted (But didn't say emphatically) is to not share the spotlight and that conflicts with his statements about being happy over the Ward signing. He de-committed from Tech right after they got Eric Ward, but he claimed he'd been wavering for a few months. What the dummy doesn't realize is all of Tech's ball spreading still got Crab 2 Biletnikoff trophies, unanimous All-American for 2 straight years, and he'll be a Top 10 pick in the draft. At the end of the day, he's not the All-American kid he was portrayed to be. I wouldn't be all over Myles Wade even if he had gone to Nebraska. Wade's dad was trying to force him to visit Nebraska, but he did his own thing and went with the Red and Black, anyway. That guy ended up handling his deal better than Blake did and it's not because he's going to Tech.

I would respond to that, but I think deep down inside you already know that you're a moron, so I will let it pass.

[lonny23]

I would respond to that, but I think deep down inside you already know that you're a moron, so I will let it pass.
Recruiting is dirty and it's a game and there are plenty of lies to go around on both sides. I'm not blasting the kid like I did Keanon Cooper because he does have some good qualities, but I'd be foolish to not see a bunch of what he said in the last few months was a farce.

[jtk1519]

Recruiting is dirty and it's a game and there are plenty of lies to go around on both sides. I'm not blasting the kid like I did Keanon Cooper because he does have some good qualities, but I'd be foolish to not see a bunch of what he said in the last few months was a farce.

I know this is going to come as a shock to you, but it's not exactly hard to recruit against Tech and you don't even have to get dirty to do it. Just show the kid a picture of Lubbock or Tech barren trophy case.

Seriously, what does Tech offer? Stats... that's it. No title contention of any kind, little respect when you get to the next level, a horrible :Censor:-hole of a town to live it, no tradition and a coach that is always looking for another job. Auburn has tradition, they play in a better conference and have shown they can compete for titles and play in BCS bowl games. They put more players into the NFL and they are offering a new coach, one of the hottest OCs in college football and promise of a new and exciting offense that lead the nation in yards and was 2nd in scoring last year (better than Tech) with inferior talent. Unless you are a Tech legacy or just love dirt, it's seriously a no-brainer.

[lonny23]

I know this is going to come as a shock to you, but it's not exactly hard to recruit against Tech and you don't even have to get dirty to do it. Just show the kid a picture of Lubbock or Tech barren trophy case.

Seriously, what does Tech offer? Stats... that's it. No title contention of any kind, little respect when you get to the next level, a horrible :Censor:-hole of a town to live it, no tradition and a coach that is always looking for another job. Auburn has tradition, they play in a better conference and have shown they can compete for titles and play in BCS bowl games. They put more players into the NFL and they are offering a new coach, one of the hottest OCs in college football and promise of a new and exciting offense that lead the nation in yards and was 2nd in scoring last year (better than Tech) with inferior talent. Unless you are a Tech legacy or just love dirt, it's seriously a no-brainer.
1. Tech has been playing poker a card short ever since Leach got there. The tide has started to turn on competing for a title with better talent in the fold.
2. Auburn has been what Tech has been this decade, but with better talent and more substandard years.
3. I'm not sold on the new coach.
4. The new OC was running the head coach's offense at Tulsa and Tulsa plays in the no-D C-USA. It won't be as easy in the SEC, even with better talent.
5. Tulsa had better talent within C-USA than Auburn does in the SEC.
6. 4 years from now Tech will still be better than Auburn and Chizik will be someplace else.
7. Being a Tech legacy isn't a no-brainer for staying, either.

[Firebird]

1. Tech has been playing poker a card short ever since Leach got there. The tide has started to turn on competing for a title with better talent in the fold.
2. Auburn has been what Tech has been this decade, but with better talent and more substandard years.

Except for the whole conference championship and BCS Bowl and undefeated season, yeah, I guess you are right. :rolleyes:

3. I'm not sold on the new coach.
I guess that Blake is.;)

4. The new OC was running the head coach's offense at Tulsa and Tulsa plays in the no-D C-USA. It won't be as easy in the SEC, even with better talent.

Leach and Co. coach in the no-D. Big XII. Not to mention that the new OC at Auburn helped lead Arkie to a 10-4 record and SEC West Title, was named national OC of the year.

5. Tulsa had better talent within C-USA than Auburn does in the SEC.

Maybe so. Still, Auburn has been in the top 20 back to 2005 and in the top ten two of those years. There are plenty of playmakers on that campus.

6. 4 years from now Tech will still be better than Auburn and Chizik will be someplace else.

I'll take this prediction for what it's worth, keeping in mind your recruiting predictions for Blake, Weaver, and Stewert.

7. Being a Tech legacy isn't a no-brainer for staying, either.

......

[jtk1519]

What the Commie said.

[shslb15]

I'm just calling it for what it is. Before Blake ever committed to Tech, there were many that thought he was just waiting for a better offer and even after he committed, some felt he would leave Tech at the altar for another girl. I never said anything on that one way or the other.

I've been nice to the guy all along, but my opinion about the whole deal started to change recently and not just because of today. That quote about showcasing his skills at Auburn ties in with one of his previous comments about the ball being spread around at Tech and what he really wanted (But didn't say emphatically) is to not share the spotlight and that conflicts with his statements about being happy over the Ward signing. He de-committed from Tech right after they got Eric Ward, but he claimed he'd been wavering for a few months. What the dummy doesn't realize is all of Tech's ball spreading still got Crab 2 Biletnikoff trophies, unanimous All-American for 2 straight years, and he'll be a Top 10 pick in the draft. At the end of the day, he's not the All-American kid he was portrayed to be. I wouldn't be all over Myles Wade even if he had gone to Nebraska. Wade's dad was trying to force him to visit Nebraska, but he did his own thing and went with the Red and Black, anyway. That guy ended up handling his deal better than Blake did and it's not because he's going to Tech.

Well JTK you might not but I will. I am a really good friend of Emory's girlfriend and know Emory and you are completely wrong. That is all.

[slorch]

Translation for those who don't speak idiot: He signed with somebody else so he must be dumb and afraid to compete against the epic talent floating around Lubbock. End translation.

the competition piece is the only explanation. he rescinded his verbal almost inmmediately after ward committed to tech.

I don't agree with the "he must be dumb" part either. That's just sour grapes.

quickly, name the great WRs from Auburn in the last 100 years...

Bo Jackson and Carlos Dansby?

I think he could have done great things at Tech, but I respect Blake's decision. I think it had everything to do with ward's signing with Tech.

[slorch]

Seriously, what does Tech offer? Stats... that's it. No title contention of any kind, little respect when you get to the next level,.

contended every bit as much for a title as the Orange UTeri this season. And contrary to what so many people think, I anticipate a very nice campaign in '09 as well.

I'm pretty sure guys like Wes Welker and Zach thomas get plenty of respect at the "next level."

Of course UT has more guys in the pros, but it's not because they develop them any better than any one else...
they signed what 4 or 5 "five star" recruits today. tech signed 4 "four star" recruits today.

Your statements are pretty f-ed up and biased on this one, boy.

That's all fine and good. that's what makes y'all the f'ing Longhorns.

[jtk1519]

contended every bit as much for a title as the Orange UTeri this season. And contrary to what so many people think, I anticipate a very nice campaign in '09 as well.

I'm pretty sure guys like Wes Welker and Zach thomas get plenty of respect at the "next level."

Of course UT has more guys in the pros, but it's not because they develop them any better than any one else...
they signed what 4 or 5 "five star" recruits today. tech signed 4 "four star" recruits today.

Your statements are pretty f-ed up and biased on this one, boy.

That's all fine and good. that's what makes y'all the f'ing Longhorns.

My statements are not subject to bias because they are fact. 100% irrefutable. What is f'ed up is a middle-aged man like you're boy loony calling teenagers "liars" and "dummies" because they didn't choose to spend the next few years of their lives at the school he wanted. But that's par for the course for loony and the tin-foil hat brigade.

And Ole Miss has your "contention" sitting in their trophy case. Dallas, HOLLA!

[slorch]

My statements are not subject to bias because they are fact. 100% irrefutable. What is f'ed up is a middle-aged man like you're boy loony calling teenagers "liars" and "dummies" because they didn't choose to spend the next few years of their lives at the school he wanted. But that's par for the course for loony and the tin-foil hat brigade.

And Ole Miss has your "contention" sitting in their trophy case. Dallas, HOLLA!

your.( possessive, but no apostrophe)

and I agreed with that part of your take.

and OU has yours...

[cajun]

quickly, name the great WRs from Auburn in the last 100 years...



Frank Sanders was pretty good for Auburn...Had a pretty good Pro Career also...

Year(s): 1995–2003
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47
College: Auburn

Receptions 507
Receiving Yards 6,749
Touchdowns 24

[Dawg Fan]

your.( possessive, but no apostrophe)

and I agreed with that part of your take.

and OU has yours...

funny how the UT faithful did the same thing when Periloux (sp) ditched them for LSU. What short memories the hypocrites have;) and BTW nice slam on the last line

[jtk1519]

and OU has yours...

Funny, the scoreboard says otherwise.

[jtk1519]

funny how the UT faithful did the same thing when Periloux (sp) ditched them for LSU. What short memories the hypocrites have;) and BTW nice slam on the last line

I know, despite your best efforts, you're not that dumb. Perilliar actually said after signing day that he had intentionally lied to the Texas coaches about the status of his commitment because he liked the attention and would have liked to carry it beyond signing day because he was having fun. Even if Blake chose Auburn because he didn't want to compete at Tech, there's no comparison. Blake decommitted from Tech a couple of weeks ago. Perilliar never decommitted. He called the Texas coaches the morning of signing day to say he would sign with Texas.

[slorch]

Frank Sanders was pretty good for Auburn...Had a pretty good Pro Career also...

Year(s): 1995–2003
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47
College: Auburn

Receptions 507
Receiving Yards 6,749
Touchdowns 24

Unless you're hardcore football, most peopel couldn't even tell you which team Sanders played for, or know that he ever played.

I was talking more about the possibility of gaining fame in the NFL.

[Firebird]

Unless you're hardcore football, most peopel couldn't even tell you which team Sanders played for, or know that he ever played.

I was talking more about the possibility of gaining fame in the NFL.

Once a new coach takes over, all bets are off. When Leach came into Texas Tech, they had been a team known for producing solid running backs, some of whom could have been very good NFLers if not for other problems. From 1990-2000 Tech had five running backs drafted. If you started at RB for Tech under Dykes, chances are the scouts would take a long look at you. They've had none drafted since then.

Arguing about whether or not a school is good for producing a certain position player is useless when you are examining different coaching regimes. Wide recievers will have plenty of chances to shine with Auburn's new offense.

[lonny23]

Once a new coach takes over, all bets are off. When Leach came into Texas Tech, they had been a team known for producing solid running backs, some of whom could have been very good NFLers if not for other problems. From 1990-2000 Tech had five running backs drafted. If you started at RB for Tech under Dykes, chances are the scouts would take a long look at you. They've had none drafted since then.

Arguing about whether or not a school is good for producing a certain position player is useless when you are examining different coaching regimes. Wide recievers will have plenty of chances to shine with Auburn's new offense.
Here is what we know:
1. Tech throws the ball and receivers catch it a lot.
2. Tech did have an offense and won games before Harrell and Crabtree started playing in Lubbock and that won't change.
3. Chizik didn't do so hot at his last stop.
4. Chizik is a defensive coach and that usually leads to being more conservative on offense.
5. Malzahn was a successful HIGH SCHOOL coach.
6. Malzahn wasn't running his offense per se for Nutt. That was Nutt's brainchild and they had plenty of running talent on that team.
7. The jury is still out on who was better for Tulsa- Malzahn or the carpetbagger.
8. Malzahn looks good on the surface, but I'm not sold that the spread will be a lot better than last year's experiment.

[slorch]

Funny, the scoreboard says otherwise.

trophy case and 39-33 says you suck, more than OU

[slorch]

Once a new coach takes over, all bets are off. When Leach came into Texas Tech, they had been a team known for producing solid running backs, some of whom could have been very good NFLers if not for other problems. From 1990-2000 Tech had five running backs drafted. If you started at RB for Tech under Dykes, chances are the scouts would take a long look at you. They've had none drafted since then.

Arguing about whether or not a school is good for producing a certain position player is useless when you are examining different coaching regimes. Wide recievers will have plenty of chances to shine with Auburn's new offense.

speculating about Auburn vs substance of Tech

makes sense to me, Aggy...

[lonny23]

Here is the video of Wade doing his signing at his sister's school. That was a great gesture and I'm happy for the family. He has a huge dad.

http://qik.com/video/975954