Tough loss for Rice

[Harry]

They just lost their top commit... to a preferred walk-on offer at TU.. ugh the life of a p5 is tough.

 

[Ben Gooding]

Stupid decision. Walking away from a potential starter role and the best education in the state of Texas to almost certainly ride pine for the next 4 years. 

[UNTLifer]

Son of a former UT OL, Blake Brockermeyer.

Edited February 7, 2018 by UNTLifer

[greenminer]

I don't get this, but I also never had dreams of going to UT.

[MeanGreen13]

This is  an objectively poor life decision. Rice = save money, actually get to play, better education depending on major. Emotional decisions are rough!!!

[Cr1028]

I think he just wants to be like dad. He probably never wore anything but Texas gear until Rice offered him anyway.

[Wag Tag]

Follow your dream!

[Ben Gooding]

33 minutes ago, Wag Tag said:

Follow your dream!

[southsideguy]

What is texas telling him-PWO means he will not be starting and kinda of sorta believe in you.  Paid education at Rice is a better deal.

[Ben Gooding]

Just now, southsideguy said:

What is texas telling him-PWO means he will not be starting and kinda of sorta believe in you.  Paid education at Rice is a better deal.

It's a way, way better deal. And when you're a 3-star at Rice, with how Rice is recruiting/playing of late, you're probably getting on the field and probably as a starter. Starting/playing time at Rice with a free Rice diploma in 4 years is far and away superior than sitting on the bench for 4 years with an out of pocket paid for UT diploma. But hey, I guess academically, this kind of proves he was never Rice material anyway.  

[Withers940]

1 hour ago, Ben Gooding said:

Way too many dreams die on Election Day

[greenminer]

Just throwing this out there with zero evidence: maybe his family has agreed to pay for his Austin tuition.

[GMG_Dallas]

I'm sure his father told him he would gladly pay for his UT tuition. Honestly, can't say I blame him. His college experience at UT will be better than the one at Rice and if he doesn't mind the playing time it's not a hard choice. And those saying life as a p5 is tough, we have guys who turned down d2 and fcs offers this year to accept a PWO at UNT. Not they are not 3 star prospects but it's just the way it works. Some guys will take the flashier option even if it means paying more.

Edited February 7, 2018 by GMG_Dallas

[Tyler Maryak]

15 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Son of a former UT OL, Blake Brockermeyer.

Fun Fact: He was also a finalist in the competition for the most stereotypical UT white guy name.