'18 DE/OLB Trumane L Bell II - Lake Highlands, Dallas

Withers940 · September 5, 2017

Need to let this kid know that there is nothing but evil down in San Antonio and Our facilities/education is much much better. They might be shiny now but........

the outsiders c thomas howell ponyboy curtis stay gold nothing gold can stay GIF

AustinFromUNT · September 13, 2017

This is a new graphic, and I really like it.

MeanGreenTexan · September 13, 2017

1 hour ago, AustinFromUNT said:

This is a new graphic, and I really like it.

Glad we're still going after him, as Koonz's comments a few weeks ago made it seem like we would not be.
Clearly appears to be a head-to-head battle with UTSA.
Would instantly jump into the top 3 guys I'd be most excited about signing so far in this class.

EDIT: Also, according to his 24/7 page, he has UTSA slightly above Us. It looks like UTSA already has 3 players at his same position already committed, whereas we have 1. They play a 4-3 base, so I'm guessing he'd have his hand on the ground as a DE there. Whereas here, he'd likely be a JACK. Or, they may do the same thing they're doing with Hambone and put him up on the line.
As of now, it looks like he's a UTSA recruit unless he gets the Baylor or TCU offer he seems to be looking for. Still, I hope we stay on him.

Edited September 13, 2017 by MeanGreenTexan

BTG_Fan1 · September 14, 2017

He is at UTSA this weekend as well

GMG24 · September 14, 2017

2 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

He is at UTSA this weekend as well

Got a feeling He will be committing shortly after. Hey we just beat Baylor, jump on board

cdizzle86 · September 14, 2017

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

MGNation92 · September 14, 2017

10 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

Or when they don't, because there's no proof of them cheating.

Ben Gooding · September 14, 2017

17 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

Meh. They finished 2nd or 3rd last year in CUSA. It's not like they're pushing EVERYONE's face in at recruiting, just our's and like, Charlotte and UTEP's. We are on the same recruiting level of Charlotte and UTEP...Think about that.

TheReal_jayD · September 17, 2017

Looks like commits to UTSA

@UNTSportsFan · September 17, 2017

MGNation92 · September 17, 2017

He probably just wasn't enough of a "system" guy right?

BTG_Fan1 · September 17, 2017

Disappointed that we didn't get him, had a solid list and someone we should have focused on..

He never was here on an Official visit, which is surprising since he was down the road... Would have been a great addition, but still a # of DE/OLB that we have offered that are still out there the kid Fowler and Brandford-Thomas...

Wonder how much the commitment of Vada King impacted, on top of UTSA beating a disappointing Big12 team impacted him.. I'm guessing it had a big impact.

cdizzle86 · September 17, 2017

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

GMG24 · September 18, 2017

6 hours ago, @UNTSportsFan said:

He may have a hard time in comp 1/2 😁

BTG_Fan1 · September 18, 2017

7 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

I do agree, and UTSA got Baylor but they are looking like trash..

But if Baylor keeps losing goes 1-11 or 3-8 (who knows) and Iowa finishes in the Top 25.. I would have to say our game vs Iowa was more impressive. yes I get that UTSA won and UNT lost, but if everyone is beating Baylor then they aren't impressive and Iowa had to fight back vs UNT..

cdizzle86 · September 18, 2017

5 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

I do agree, and UTSA got Baylor but they are looking like trash..

But if Baylor keeps losing goes 1-11 or 3-8 (who knows) and Iowa finishes in the Top 25.. I would have to say our game vs Iowa was more impressive. yes I get that UTSA won and UNT lost, but if everyone is beating Baylor then they aren't impressive and Iowa had to fight back vs UNT..

I agree, but the problem is most people and recruits aren't going to look past the win/loss record. Winning vs. Baylor no matter how good they are is huge. Playing good against Iowa doesn't really do much for us in the short term.

BillySee58 · September 18, 2017

13 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

They were pulling impressive recruits like this when Wilson's record at UTSA was 0-0

cdizzle86 · September 18, 2017

Just now, BillySee58 said:

They were pulling impressive recruits like this when Wilson's record at UTSA was 0-0

Yep. Now they added fuel to the fire with the Baylor win.

TheReal_jayD · September 18, 2017

When dealing with 17-18 years olds:

It's easier for a saleman to sell a shiny new car

Than for a mechanic to sell a classic car with several problems he is working to fix.

Cerebus · September 18, 2017

3 star with nine G5 offers? Exactly the kind of recruiting battles we need to win if we ever want to win CUSA.

Disappointing loss, need the coaches to close these out.

UNTLifer · September 18, 2017

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA. I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

cdizzle86 · September 19, 2017

3 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA. I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

Winning

BTG_Fan1 · September 19, 2017

3 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA. I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

The bells and whistles...

Kids staying at resort style hotels, a dome (even if crappy) and the Baylor win (even if Baylor sucks now)...

MeanGreenTexan · September 19, 2017

12 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

The bells and whistles...

Kids staying at resort style hotels, a dome (even if crappy) and the Baylor win (even if Baylor sucks now)...

Winning =/= "bells & whistles". At all.