BillySee58

Sounds good to me!

Wow. This might explain why we took a 3rd 6'2", lowly recruited shooting guard (even if he may be the best of them), with seemingly the last scholarship. When all we have in the post is Flannigan, Combs, Voss, and Ahmed. Benford's first early signing period class was Arthur Casimiro, Tony Nunn, Josh Friar, Anthony Norris, and Greg Wesley. Wesley was/is Benford's last chance at salvaging that disaster.

I figured out what it was. I googled his name and his MGS player profile came up. You can still access it even though he isn't listed on the roster anymore. He should be good to go, but you never know. http://www.meangreensports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/greg_wesley_851135.html

That's weird. He has been on the roster all year, at least until last week I saw he was still on there. I've seen him on campus as well. I was under the impression that he'd be good to go for next year. He may still be, but that is a little concerning.

La Tech D-tackle just got drafted. SN: I don't see La Tech taking a big step up this year, like some are predicting, after they fell off last year. They actually lost more seniors than we did, including a lot of their best players, save for their RB Dixon. And they still are weak at qb.

I really hope so. He's definitely worth a draft pick.

I know you're kidding, so know I'm not coming down on you personally. I just wanted to make things clear that I do not want this to turn into a DT-bashing thread. I mainly wanted to see what 09 though about DT's throwing motion and if he thought that would hurt his chances, because I think it does. Just like with Tebow, as earlier mentioned. But if I just wanted his opinion I would've pm'ed him. Everyone else's opinions are more than welcome, I just don't want it to be another shot to make a dig at DT. Just discussing football.

Commits to Texas Tech

Yeah, him personally I'm not too worried about. Especially on offense. Not so sure about defensively, as GMG24 brought up. But as a whole, having only guards who were not offered by any other D1 schools could spell disaster. Especially if we go that route when replacing CJ, TJ, and Jordan.

6'3" 210 lb linebacker from CS A&M Consolidated. Had 110 tackles, 12 sacks, an int, 5 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, and returned 2 fumbles for touchdowns last year as a junior. Named first team district 14-5A. Also holds offers from Colorado, Rice, Arkansas, Utah, and Texas State. Texas State surprisingly leads for his services at the moment, according to Rivals. Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1658148/riley-garner--jr--olb- http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/176152/riley-garner http://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Garner-34188 http://texas.scout.com/a.z?s=110&p=8&c=1&nid=7547538 https://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Riley-Garner-159652

Interesting. Like you said, it just takes 1 team, but I just can't see Orr being drafted after the numbers he put up on pro day. We all love Zach and everything he's done, but those numbers were killer in his chances at getting drafted. I agree that I think he gets invited to a camp and does great on the field, but I can't see a team actually using a draft pick on him. As for Chancellor, he has to be the most likely to get drafted. I don't see the injury concern. He only got injured once in his career. I get that he's little, but he's very strong and was one of our strongest players, pound for pound on our team. Not to mention he had by far the most combine comparable numbers at our pro day. I don't think he's likely to get drafted, but he's our only player who I could actually see a team spending a draft pick on, because of his return abilities. A Marc Mariani type late round pick. I'm interested in what you think about DT. All his UNT criticism aside, I think his throwing motion is what would deter NFL scouts first. He has the long, pitcher-type motion that got Tim Tebow just hammered by NFL analysts. And they ended up being warranted. I agree that he has a check for size and arm strength, I just don't know if that's enough to overcome the X marks for his production and throwing motion. Even if these guys don't get drafted, I can't wait to hear them getting invited to camps. They all deserve it and will represent us well.

I'm not so sure about that. GWP is more of a shooting guard, but can be a good distributing guard and run the point in a pinch. It just seems that his primary position is off guard. If anything I'd say more of a TJ Taylor replacement. Because TJ does some of that combo guard type stuff for us. I really was hoping this kid would commit. Could be a fun player to watch for 4 years, if we can actually keep a player that long. He's a legitimate 3-point shooter which we need if we're going to go small, and he needs to be able to do in order to consistently score as a 6'2" guard at the D1 level. But looking at this commitment objectively, GWP was dropped by Tulane after committing early in his junior year. Despite putting up great numbers, they didn't think his game would translate well to the D1 level and they felt they could get better players available, from reading their fan board. And other teams seemed to agree, as he didn't officially report any other offers, just listed interest from other schools. So GWP may technically be our 4th guard commitment 6'2" or under with no other D1 offers. That being said, I think he's the best and has the highest ceiling.

Yup. And to add to your and Emmitt's points, those are the type of guys you take your chances with in man coverage on the outside. As much under-center offense as we run, and play-action as we run, these tall outside receivers are what we need. You don't have as much time to get open as a receiver when your team is throwing from under center vs. shotgun. Thus, you need guys who don't need as much to get open. I.E. guys who are taller than the defender they are matched up against and guys who can "outrebound" their opponent and make a tough, physical catch in tight coverage.

He's got all the tools, he just has not produced much up to this point. Only had 368 yards last year as a junior, but I think he's going to have a big senior year. If he had more production he would have a lot more offers. I've really liked this offer since it came out, looking into this kid. Of our outside receiver offers who we realistically had a shot at, he was right up at the top for me, in my inexpert opinion. Very happy about the potential of this pickup.

If he qualifies. But it even says in the article that he's going to play another year for his JUCO.

Good job by the staff! This is a kid who could really blow up with a big summer in 7on7 tournaments, camps, or if he has a big senior season. That's what I've been saying its going to take. Convincing recruits that, even though their recruiting could blow up, he doesn't need to wait, and that we're the right choice for him. Still have a lot of time that we're going to have to hold onto his commitment. But I think it's easier to fight off the big boys for a kid if he's already committed to you, rather than uncommitted with offers from P5 schools.

Committed per Vito! http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2014/05/unt-picks-up-first-commitment.html/

This Jones kid is a recruit for next year's class. He's still got another year left at his JUCO. That's why Brett put this in the recruiting forum and not the basketball forum.

6'3" 185 lb receiver from Frankston, Texas. Had 324 yards and 4 scores on 18 catches as a freshman in 2012. First team all district 10-2A last year. Good job by the staff to get in on this one early. We are the first to offer. http://etsn.fm/north-texas-first-to-offer-frankstons-kendrick-rogers/ Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1683206/kendrick-rogers http://247sports.com/Player/Kendrick-Rogers-35182 http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/201917/kendrick-rogers https://rivals.yahoo.com/dlb/football/recruiting/player-Kendrick-Rogers-164104 http://texastech.scout.com/player/7758538n-kendrick-rogers

6' 200 lb linebacker from Richland high school in NRH. First team all district 4-5A last year as a junior. Was named sportday DFW player of the week for the week of October 28th after making 14 tackles, 3 sacks, a pass broken up, and a forced fumble against Keller Central. Plays outside lb in a 3-4 scheme, so plays a lot by the line of scrimmage. Hard hitter. We appear to be his first offer. Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1351810/hayden-davidson

6'3" 248 lb defensive lineman from Graham. Visited spring practice this year. First team 5-3A all district at defensive end, but is big enough to grow into a 3-tech naturally. Also plays offensive tackle for his school. Colorado State has also offered. Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/939794/dustin-mcwhorter http://247sports.com/Player/Dustin-McWhorter-57249 http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dustin-McWhorter-137060 http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/182457/dustin-mcwhorter http://ucla.scout.com/a.z?s=12&p=8&c=1&nid=7655985

We offered.

The DeSoto kids committed in late May last year. But still, compared to what these other teams are doing that's not that early. Especially considering they didn't have any other offers. We had a breakthrough year, but it's still not enough where our name alone recruits for itself. We need the coaches to be able to sell the program and convince these kids that we are a great destination, and not just an offer that they'll take if they don't get anything better by the time their senior season is over.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1404736/highlights/94708390?autoplay=1

We will. But his alarm is not completely unwarranted. They are doing a great job selling their program. And with less to sell than us IMO. So many of our targets in Vito's recruiting series are talking about waiting the process out. That's not uncommon, but UTSA is doing what we have not, as of yet. Selling their program enough to convince the kids that there is no reason to wait.