'15 DB Ashton Preston (Oklahoma)

BillySee58 · August 22, 2014

Another #OKGTop50 player scores for Santa Fe as Ashton Preston intercepts John Kolar and takes it to the house. #OKPreps
— OKGridiron (@okgridiron)
August 22, 2014

Pick six for Preston. Really hope we can hang on.

Edited August 22, 2014 by BillySee58

BillySee58 · August 22, 2014

#MeanGreen commit as a CB. RT @BPrzybylo INT TD Ashton Preston, has improved immensely since Jr season #okpreps
— Gabe Brooks (@gabrieldbrooks)
August 22, 2014

NT Alum '04 · August 22, 2014

MEAN GREEN! ?? #GMG
— Sweet Feet™ (@A_preston27)
August 20, 2014

UNTLifer · August 22, 2014

He will be signing with us come February. He knows where he fits in and where future success is to be had. Preston is Mean Green all the way!

NT03 · August 22, 2014

Ashton Preston still committed to North Texas but admits #SMU offer is a big deal #okpreps
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo)
August 22, 2014

UNTLifer · August 22, 2014

The last time SMU was a big deal was...ummm...was...hmmm. Stick to your committments young man or don't make them at all. See you in Denton next year wearing green.

BillySee58 · August 22, 2014

The last time SMU was a big deal was...ummm...was...hmmm. Stick to your committments young man or don't make them at all. See you in Denton next year wearing green.

Meh. It's part of the process. This is a very common outlook towards decommitting, but it's easy to forget that these are 16 and 17 year olds making these decisions. They have to look out for their best interests. I'm not going to hold anything against Tillman Johnson for deciding on second thought that North Texas may be better for him than Texas State.

As for SMU, unfortunately they have gotten the better of us lately in recruiting. They are ahead of us in the state's recruiting totem pole. But we still do beat them out from time to time and hopefully we pass them up. Preston would be a good step towards that.

Beating SMU would go a long ways towards getting Preston. Even then, I'm concerned about the $100 handshakes he would get if he visits SMU. There's also a good chance they aren't the last school to offer him. He has all the tools, he just needs to put it together on the field. Sounds like he's well on his way towards that. Hopefully we can still hang on to him.

UNT90 · August 22, 2014

Meh. It's part of the process. This is a very common outlook towards decommitting, but it's easy to forget that these are 16 and 17 year olds making these decisions. They have to look out for their best interests. I'm not going to hold anything against Tillman Johnson for deciding on second thought that North Texas may be better for him than Texas State.
As for SMU, unfortunately they have gotten the better of us lately in recruiting. They are ahead of us in the state's recruiting totem pole. But we still do beat them out from time to time and hopefully we pass them up. Preston would be a good step towards that.
Beating SMU would go a long ways towards getting Preston. Even then, I'm concerned about the $100 handshakes he would get if he visits SMU. There's also a good chance they aren't the last school to offer him. He has all the tools, he just needs to put it together on the field. Sounds like he's well on his way towards that. Hopefully we can still hang on to him.

Pretty sure SMU has gone full late 1980s, especially in basketball. Football won't be far behind.

DeepGreen · August 22, 2014

"Beating SMU would go a long ways towards getting Preston. Even then, I'm concerned about the $100 handshakes he would get if he visits SMU."

Smu.....$100 handshakes? Say it isn't so!

BillySee58 · August 22, 2014

Last night Edmond Santa Fe CB @A_preston27 told me he is leaving his recruiting a little open, but remains committed to North Texas #OKPreps
— Matt Reynolds (@MattPrepHoops)
August 22, 2014

Nothing a whole lot different from what we've been hearing.

BillySee58 · August 22, 2014

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=146&f=2445&t=13070387

Lot of good coverage in OK.

UNT90 · August 22, 2014

All the write ups talk like this kid isn't committed to anyone. Hope he sticks. He may be able to play day 1 at UNT.

meangreenacct · September 6, 2014

Was at the game behind me. Seemed really impressed with the D. His buddy who was with him was way more into the game overall. Hopefully his visit went well and he decides to "firm" up his commitment...

BillySee58 · September 7, 2014

Was at the game behind me. Seemed really impressed with the D. His buddy who was with him was way more into the game overall. Hopefully his visit went well and he decides to "firm" up his commitment...

https://twitter.com/a_preston27/status/508292002384207872

His buddy was Calvin Bundage. Forgot to post this when I saw it yesterday. Bundage is a guy to watch. He's a big safety who plays with Preston. He's 190 as a junior, and I think he'd project well as a speedy outside linebacker in the defense we run. That Will position where we put speed at. Like Ellis, Marshall, Will Wright, etc. All of the guys who cover Oklahoma prep sports have been very high on Bundage as well.

Ben Gooding · September 7, 2014

Wonder if that SMwho offer is still a big deal? Haha. North Texas is your home! Keep to your commit so you can come help lay the boom!! GMG

MeanGreenTexan · September 8, 2014

Yep. He was rocking his UNT gear as well.

C'mon Ashton, I know SMU needs immediate help, but dude... no.

BillySee58 · September 17, 2014

Check out Ashton Preston highlights early in the season. 3 ints, 16 tkls, 3 PBU. #UNT commit. http://t.co/OWTtwAn0Cs
— QuickTwitch Athletes (@quicktwitchlive)
September 13, 2014

He has vastly improved from his junior year. Was always very talented but he looks like a completely different football player. Really hope we can hang on here.

northtexassigep · September 17, 2014

He's going to unt. Unlike most of you he loves coach Mac.

BillySee58 · October 3, 2014

http://m.newsok.com/guide-to-no.-3-westmoore-at-no.-9-edmond-santa-fe/article/5348053?custom_click=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Going up against Dahu Green tonight, Louisville commit who is the top receiver in Oklahoma. Should be a good matchup.

NT03 · October 4, 2014

Edmond SF CB Ashton Preston, who is verbally committed to North Texas, injured his ankle in the second quarter and did not return. #OKPreps
— Trent Shadid (@Shadid13)
October 4, 2014

MeanGreenTexan · October 4, 2014

hope its just a mild sprain or something less...

Get well soon Ashton!

Withers940 · October 6, 2014

Any News on his injury and how serious?

BillySee58 · November 2, 2014

https://twitter.com/a_preston27/status/508292002384207872
His buddy was Calvin Bundage. Forgot to post this when I saw it yesterday. Bundage is a guy to watch. He's a big safety who plays with Preston. He's 190 as a junior, and I think he'd project well as a speedy outside linebacker in the defense we run. That Will position where we put speed at. Like Ellis, Marshall, Will Wright, etc. All of the guys who cover Oklahoma prep sports have been very high on Bundage as well.

https://twitter.com/brodrick_morkes/status/528245476538454016

Big hit by Calvin Bundage, Preston's teammate. He's really become one of the 2016 guys I hope we target and offer early. Big-time hitter who is kind of a tweener between safety and linebacker, when projecting to the next level. That may fend off bigger schools, which could play in our favor. And if we can end up signing Preston.

BillySee58 · November 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/brodrick_morkes/status/528245476538454016
Big hit by Calvin Bundage, Preston's teammate. He's really become one of the 2016 guys I hope we target and offer early. Big-time hitter who is kind of a tweener between safety and linebacker, when projecting to the next level. That may fend off bigger schools, which could play in our favor. And if we can end up signing Preston.

https://twitter.com/bundage27/status/532008570779234304

Bundage gets offered by Tulsa. I hope we follow suit soon.