Last Minute Commitments

Censored by Laurie · February 3, 2009

Darius and Darnell Taylor LB/S Mesquite - Darnell Taylor was offered at safety by Wisconsin but his brother was not so he didn't commit...if we can land Darnell and find an agreement with Darius (grayshirt, preferred walk on, ect) this could be a huge steal for us.

Taylor Hughes JUCO QB - I don't think we can be comfrotable with heading into next season with Riley, Tune, Baine and Thompson as our depth at QB.

Walter Hardin TE Cedar Hill - He's 6'6" 230 and athletic...whether he plays tight end or gets moved to defensive end he'd be worth the risk. A good replacement for the kid from Everman who went to Baylor.

Pauli Latu JUCO DT - Depending on Atkinson's decision, adding two experienced DTs to our rotation should help stabilize the position and enable potential guys like DeSoto, Cantly and Franklin to develop

Josh Emmons DT Stephenville - Under-rated prospect from a H.S. program with a reputation for producing sound football players

Robert Spann JUCO LB - LB depth is a major concern...I don't need a guy to slide into a starting role...but I feel we're in real trouble with an injury or two. Spann is also big (6'2" 240)...giving us a different look than our smaller LBs can provide.

OldTimer · February 3, 2009

Darius and Darnell Taylor LB/S Mesquite - Darnell Taylor was offered at safety by Wisconsin but his brother was not so he didn't commit...if we can land Darnell and find an agreement with Darius (grayshirt, preferred walk on, ect) this could be a huge steal for us.
Taylor Hughes JUCO QB - I don't think we can be comfrotable with heading into next season with Riley, Tune, Baine and Thompson as our depth at QB.
Walter Hardin TE Cedar Hill - He's 6'6" 230 and athletic...whether he plays tight end or gets moved to defensive end he'd be worth the risk. A good replacement for the kid from Everman who went to Baylor.
Pauli Latu JUCO DT - Depending on Atkinson's decision, adding two experienced DTs to our rotation should help stabilize the position and enable potential guys like DeSoto, Cantly and Franklin to develop
Josh Emmons DT Stephenville - Under-rated prospect from a H.S. program with a reputation for producing sound football players
Robert Spann JUCO LB - LB depth is a major concern...I don't need a guy to slide into a starting role...but I feel we're in real trouble with an injury or two. Spann is also big (6'2" 240)...giving us a different look than our smaller LBs can provide.

It would be nice to add Latu...NT has a standing offer to him...even after he injured his knee and required surgery in I believe the last game of last season...same for Louisville...don't know what the hang up is.

NT committed Darius Carey...Dual QB from La HS 4,033 yds passing and 1520 yds running as Athlete..looking at him as a slot back and RB...could be switched to QB.

untgeorge · February 3, 2009

Darius and Darnell Taylor LB/S Mesquite - Darnell Taylor was offered at safety by Wisconsin but his brother was not so he didn't commit...if we can land Darnell and find an agreement with Darius (grayshirt, preferred walk on, ect) this could be a huge steal for us.
Taylor Hughes JUCO QB - I don't think we can be comfrotable with heading into next season with Riley, Tune, Baine and Thompson as our depth at QB.
Walter Hardin TE Cedar Hill - He's 6'6" 230 and athletic...whether he plays tight end or gets moved to defensive end he'd be worth the risk. A good replacement for the kid from Everman who went to Baylor.
Pauli Latu JUCO DT - Depending on Atkinson's decision, adding two experienced DTs to our rotation should help stabilize the position and enable potential guys like DeSoto, Cantly and Franklin to develop
Josh Emmons DT Stephenville - Under-rated prospect from a H.S. program with a reputation for producing sound football players
Robert Spann JUCO LB - LB depth is a major concern...I don't need a guy to slide into a starting role...but I feel we're in real trouble with an injury or two. Spann is also big (6'2" 240)...giving us a different look than our smaller LBs can provide.

We need both Latu and Emmons whatever Atkinson decides. We just don't have the numbers. As to Spann, you are right on.

UNT90 · February 3, 2009

Doesn't it seem eerily quiet for the day before signing day? Or is it just me?

SUMG · February 3, 2009

Doesn't it seem eerily quiet for the day before signing day? Or is it just me?

I think after the final weekend of recruiting....we go into a Dead Period....leading up until tomorrow. I'm pretty sure that coaches can't have any contact with recruits these last few days. So it's always a little quiet the day before signing date.