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Why is everyone so worried about the Pizza Man taking the job at UL-La. As far as my accounting goes he is still about $90 million short on his promise. And that’s if you give him credit for the Mattress Mac Million and the money donated for the tennis center. I seem to recall when he was hired. He claimed (lied about) raising $95 million in 5 years. He has done a nice job getting us a foundation for a Women’s soccer program (back2back SBC titles and tourney appearances), established a Women’s Softball program and set it back 5 years with hiring of the wrong coach to start the program. The Women’s track program seems to be in a little better shape than when he got here, but the Men are still in the same spot. He finally hired a Women’s golf coach, under threats of a Title lawsuit. The Volleyball team is still in the bottom of one of the most average conferences in College volleyball. He allows the Bell-Cow program’s (football) coach to continually bad-mouth fans and allows his employees (Ramon Flannigan & George Dunham) to physically confront fans without any repercussions. He doesn’t force Darrell Dickey to run a tight ship, which results in embarrassing failures for the program. (i.e. the problems with the Cougar McBride and the others 4 or 5 years ago. The problems Jeremy Pearl had with the law before the N.O. Bowl. The bar fight after the Air Force game. Refusing to discipline players for on-the-field activities.) It is a well-known fact that RV and DD do not get along and are not on good terms. Rick takes credit for the four Football Conference titles and turning the Football program around and Dickey does not like it. He allows the Women’s basketball team to continue to stew in its own mediocrity under a coach who has been at NT 12 years longer than she should have been. The Men’s basketball team is getting turned around. But where were the promotions for the SBC Conference Tournament last year. The attendance at the Tournament was embarrassing and it has been even worse this season. There is a lack of organization in the NT athletic department and it starts at the top with Rick V. I am still looking for something that has so many on this board ready to proclaim him GOD of all Athletic Directors. He has done a decent job, but he needs to move on and let somebody who really wants this University to succeed at being a major player in College Athletics take over. We need somebody who can deliver on the NEW football stadium, not just make impressive videos that make it look good. We need a fundraiser that will not stop until everyone that has ever attended NT is a member of the Mean Green Club. This university deserves a great athletic department with a great leader and the Pizza Man is not that leader.

Looks like Cody Hodges of Tech will get a long look at QB for the West team. Nealy of TXSt-SM and Smith of Mizzou are also listed at WR. Game is at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN2. Good chance to watch Patrick and Nick close out their college careers. Hula Bowl Roster

WILLS recruiting chat from 1/17 A lot of tU drivel, but no NT questions. _________________________________________________________________ moderator: Todd Wills is ready to take your recruiting questions. He'll be with us for 45 minutes, perhaps longer. We'll start with the e-mail questions first. Shades: The Austin American-Statesman reported, in the wake of UT's Rose Bowl victory, that two HS defensive backs from California are considering the Horns. Is there anything new on that, or any other hot recruiting news on UT? Todd Wills: Afternoon. Hope everyone is having a good lunch today. Let's get started, we have a bunch of UT questions, so any not-UT fan out there, please send your questions. It has been reported that Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. DB Devin Ross had gotten some interest from Texas after the Rose Bowl, but Ross told Rivals.com today that his decision has been made and it will be between Oregon and Arizona. He did say that his father was dealing with Texas. The hottest news going as far as Texas is concerned is a renewed interest in Klein Collins speedster Michael Goodson. I thought he was the best RB on the West squad at the All-American Bowl. Goodson could visit Texas this weekend. A Big 12 source I consider very reliable told me this morning that he thinks Goodson will end up at UT. We'll see. Shades: Will the Horns' national championship help them recruit more big-time prospects outside Texas? With so many quality recruits in state, it must be difficult deciding how much time and energy to devote out of state. Todd Wills: Well, I'm sure Texas will start looking and takin a few more big-time prospects from out-of-state, but let's face it, the Longhorns proved in the Rose Bowl that they can win a national championship with -- what was it? -- 21 starters from Texas (only OL Austin Sendlein was not from Texas). And remember, They've tried for big-time out-of-state recruits...LenDale White, Ryan Perrilleax, etc...so it's not like Mack Brown wasn't giving it his best shot. I would think Texas has an even better chance and plucking the one or two national recruits it goes after. moderator: Baylor seems to be recruiting mainly in DFW. Who are some sleepers that are not rated highly, but are very good players like Reid Prince? (via e-mail) Todd Wills: I suppose the list would probably start with Corsicana running back Jay Finley and my personal favorite, because I'm a big fan of his father, Arlington defensive back Dominique Criss. One to really watch for is Plano West receiver Ben Randle. He really jumped out at me when I saw him play against Plano this year. Great size, great hands. Of the receivers I saw this season, my rankings would be Lakeview's Terrell Turner (Arizona), Carroll's McKay Jacobson (BYU) and then Randle and Plano's Greg Rideaux and Alex Lott. moderator: Did winning the national championship suddenly attract three top 100 recruits? The Austin paper reported that two DBs from California might visit the UT campus, while a different online source rumors that RB Micheal Goodson is flirting with the Horns. Do you know anything more about this? Also, should we expect another Perriloux-esque last-minute snub? Do you have any reason to believe it will happen again with one of top UT recruits? (via e-mail) -Lucas Todd Wills: Lucas -- You'll see I dealt with the first part of your question earlier. I would say of the three, Goodson is the best possibility at this point. As for a-Perrilloux-like snub, I wouldn't worry about it. I don't see anyone on the Horns' list that is a possible snub. My guess is Perrilloux was an unusual case. BTW, wonder how life is on the LSU depth chart behind JeMarcus Russell and Matt Flynn? Wonder if Mr. Perrilloux regrets not sticking it out with Texas. moderator: Will UT's championship affect this year's recruiting class at all? I wonder if Mack is regretting a couple of early commitments since he could probably steal a couple of high profile signings if he had not already committed to 25. What five star recruits should we be hoping for next year? Chad (via e-mail) Todd Wills: Chad -- A national title can only help, but this year, probably not. And looking at the Texas class right now, I can't imagine Mack Brown having any regrets at all. And you have to believe Texas will find a way to get someone like Michael Goodson or Devin Ross signed if needed. You'd have to say right now of the juniors the one Texas will really go after his Texarkana Texas High quarterback Ryan Mallet. He will be the No. 1 or 2 quarterback in the nation. You'd think Texas really needs him. Also Lincoln linebacker Richetti Jones, who will likely be SportsDay's top area recruit for 2007, is very interested in the Longhorns. moderator: Will Texas A&M be able to compete with Texas and Oklahoma in recruiting, now, since both have won national championships recently? Will Texas A&M be able to recruit enough quality linebackers in the near future? Todd Wills: Wow. The $64 million question. Obviously, just taking the Malcolm Williams' situation, it's going to be really difficult. Williams told me point blank that he switched his commitment from A&M to OU this weekend because he believes he can win a national title with the Sooners. The Aggies, even though he said he thinks they can win, aren't as close. As for linebackers, the Aggies do have Haltom's Anthony Lewis and are trying for Skyline's Michael Morgan. Morgan has a key visit to Florida State this weekend. He's going alone, so if I'm an Aggie fan, I'm hoping he gets homesick. A&M always has a chance. It will just take some hard work to catch up to UT and OU. moderator: I was wondering how is the recruiting process is going for Baylor so far? Are there any guys under the radar that might be coming to Baylor? Baylor looks like that they might make a run for a bowl game this upcoming year. Your thoughts? Todd Wills: Baylor's class looks promising. The Bears' coaching staff has to be excited about players like Jay Finley, Dominique Prince, Ben Randle and Highland Park's Reid Prince. As for "under the radar," there could be a possiblility that Carter quarterback Michael Crabtree winds up in Waco. I've been impressed by Baylor's progress under Guy Morriss. Still don't get why he didn't try to score at the end of regulation against A&M with Baylor on the verge of an upset, but I guess we can let that slide. But why go to overtime, coach? Why? moderator: -Whatever ever happened to DeMarco Murray from Vegas? I thought we were in pretty good for him. -What is the recruiting status of Michael Crabtree (ATH), Daniel Johnson (DB), Ian Symonette (OL)? Todd Wills: OK, I'm guessing this is an OU fan. Murray is committed to Oklahoma. He's going to be a Sooner. And he looks like he's going to be a really good one. Crabtree isn't considering OU anymore. He's down to Kansas, Texas Tech, Iowa and Baylor. Symonette is probably Miami, Fla. bound. As for Johnson, it's looking like Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, or Texas Tech. moderator: Todd will be with us for 15 more minutes or so. Keep the questions coming. moderator: Hindsight is always 20/20, but with Vince Young going pro and Matt Flynn's performance in the Peach Bowl, do you think Ryan Perriloux is regretting his last minute commitment change to L.S.U? He looks at best the 3rd string QB at L.S.U., whereas he would most likely be the #1 at Texas given Young's decision. Todd Wills: I've never talked to Ryan Perrilloux in my life, but you would have to believe there is some regret there. When's he going to get on the field at LSU? Russell and Flynn both have two more years with the Bayou Bengals. At Texas, Perrilloux would be competing against Colt McCoy, Jevan Snead and Sherrod Harris. Nothing against the UT trio, but you would have to like his chances in Austin. moderator: It seems that the Mitch Mustain fever as started up again with the seemingly odd absence of Texas . . . Have we stopped pursuing him and are we content with the two guys we have coming in? I’ve seen Mustain perform and he’s the real thing. David Mills, Texan in AR (via e-mail) Todd Wills: Mustain re-committed to Arkansas last night. He's in the Razorbacks' fold again. I'm sure Texas is happy with Jevan Snead and Sherrod Harris. Both are very talented players. And I know it was just an all-star game, But Snead looked like the better player vs. Mustain. SA123: What is the latest with the defensive backs Mouton and Ross out of CA. Saw an article indicating interest in the Horns. Todd Wills: I'd say both are long shots at this point. moderator: do u think anthony norice will have success as a qb at baylor Todd Wills: I know Baylor has recruited Norice as a wide receiver, but it looks like he'll get his shot at quarterback. I didn't see Anthony play this season. But he was told he'll get a shot at the starting job, so we'll see. moderator: Todd is going to take two more questions. Thanks for participating today. Hook'em: Do you think Texas will end up in the top 3? Todd Wills: Top 3 recruiting classes in the nation? I would say yes. It looks like it will be Florida and Texas battling it out for No. 1 and we'll see who slides in at No. 3. Maybe Notre Dame or OU??? Aggie69: What does the Williams loss to OU do to the A&M recruiting picture? Todd Wills: Well, losing Malcolm Williams certainly hurts. He's an outstanding football player. The moment that stands out for me about Malcolm is when he kept Plano's Justin Jordan from getting to the corner of the end zone in the SGP-Plano playoff game. I saw Plano 11 times this season and no one, and I mean no one, came close to keeping Jordan from getting to the pylon. Williams did. moderator: How is TCU doing in recruiting? Todd Wills: TCU always recruits well. That's why the Horned Frogs put up 11-1 seasons. Getting Euless Trinity's Henry Niutei and South Garland's Alex Ibiloye are just the latest examples of how well TCU recruits its own backyard. Jerry: Hey Todd, here with my weekly Texas Tech question. EJ Shankle (Lufkin HS) is listed as a verbal to Tech, but I read that he took a visit to Texas A&M this weekend. Has he switched to A&M or is he still a solid verbal to Tech? Todd Wills: Shankle switched his commitment to A&M, but follow this one closely. He's a guy who seems to switch at every turn. I'd pay attention to where his teammate Leonard Hewitt ends up. moderator: Thanks for participating. If you have more questions for Todd, e-mail him at twills@dallasnews.com.

Clint Renfro of Southlake Carroll wore Number 19.

ROTF

Why do you say that Silver. I believe he is enrolled under scholarship, or at least he was. We've paid for two year and a half year's of this young man's education, why not throw more money after him in hopes that he can be eligible for at least one season and whet our appetite even more than the great Jonathan Ieans.

West Georgia drops Braves nickname in favor of Wolves in move to abide by NCAA regulations CARROLLTON, Ga. — West Georgia dropped its Braves nickname in favor of Wolves in a move to abide by NCAA regulations. West Georgia president Beheruz Sethna on Thursday accepted the recommendation of a task force that chose Wolves over two other finalists: Patriots and RedHawks.

Why don't the football coach and Men's & Women's Basketball Coach take advantage of this situation as well. The Metroplex is one of the most fertile recruiting areas in the Country in all three sports.

The cop from Die-Hard

Ditka versus Ramon Flannigan -> Ditka!

You can call it defication in solid form from the anus, but it is still a TURD. It doesn't matter what your name is. It matters how you play on the field. And I'll be the first to admit we played like $h!t in 2005.

If they are I wish they'd PM or email me.

Markeith Knowlton, Jonas Buckles and Craig Jones are at and what they're doing?

Name someone in the athletic department who has just ONE of those traits?

Wear Crimson & Gold to support USC. F the Longhorns!!!

App State is no ordinary 1-AA team. They won the National Championship 21-16 over Northern Iowa.

Another great Tic Vanilla signee

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And he used to be the coach for y'all's beloved COWBOYS. What a joke!!

They never officiated an NT home game!!

This is correct: From the official website for UTPB. Following the consensus of athletes, students and members of the community, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin has accepted the invitation to join the Heartland Conference. UTPB will also leave its current national association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and will apply for membership of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level in June. The change in conference and NAIA membership are contingent upon approval from The University of Texas Board of Regents in February. The Falcons will begin play in the Heartland Conference in the fall of 2006.

Classic!

Here are the San Antonio Express-News All-Area Football teams. Some good players still available. All-area football teams: 5A Offense All-area football teams: 5A Defense All-area football teams: Sub-5A Offense All-area football teams: Sub-5A Defense