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AUSTIN, Texas -- There was no way Kevin Shorter was going to be a well-kept secret for long.
Especially not after the statistics the Newton (Texas) athlete put up in 2012. His monster junior season has yielded an impressive number of offers this spring. The whole thing is becoming a bit more than he could have imagined.
Especially not after the statistics the Newton (Texas) athlete put up in 2012. His monster junior season has yielded an impressive number of offers this spring. The whole thing is becoming a bit more than he could have imagined.
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ESPN 150 DE Thomas pondering decision 
April, 22, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
ESPN 150 defensive end Solomon Thomas (Coppell, Texas/Coppell) is about as unassuming a high-profile recruit as one will come across.
He doesn’t get tangled up in the vastness of recruiting. He's not one to openly speak of his achievements. He’s also not one to rush a decision as important as his commitment to the college program of his choice.
Go ahead and ask him where he’s going or who he’s favoring and you’ll get an answer you’d swear was stuck on loop.
He doesn’t get tangled up in the vastness of recruiting. He's not one to openly speak of his achievements. He’s also not one to rush a decision as important as his commitment to the college program of his choice.
Go ahead and ask him where he’s going or who he’s favoring and you’ll get an answer you’d swear was stuck on loop.
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ALLEN, Texas -- The arrival of three scholarship offers in the past month means it’s officially time for Zach Rogers to start getting serous about recruiting.
The 2015 offensive lineman from Lewisville (Texas) Hebron knew this day would come eventually, but he wouldn’t have expected those big three -- Texas, Oklahoma and Baylor -- to jump into the mix so early on in his high school career.
The 2015 offensive lineman from Lewisville (Texas) Hebron knew this day would come eventually, but he wouldn’t have expected those big three -- Texas, Oklahoma and Baylor -- to jump into the mix so early on in his high school career.
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Jovan Pruitt still regrets the fact that he didn’t make it to Texas’ second junior day on Feb. 23 as planned, and he’s hoping to make amends later this month.
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2014 QB Cornwell with plenty of options
January, 6, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Quarterback David Cornwell (Jones, Okla./Jones) came out of nowhere to have an exceptional junior season and is now unquestionably one of the top in-state prospects for the Class of 2014.
Problem is, though, neither Oklahoma nor in-state power Oklahoma State have shown much interest. Cornwell camped at OU and had good contact with former OSU quarterbacks coach Todd Monken.
With Monken’s departure to become the Southern Mississippi head coach combined with little interest from OU quarterbacks coach Josh Heupel thus far, right now it looks like one of the state’s best prospects will have to look elsewhere.
Problem is, though, neither Oklahoma nor in-state power Oklahoma State have shown much interest. Cornwell camped at OU and had good contact with former OSU quarterbacks coach Todd Monken.
With Monken’s departure to become the Southern Mississippi head coach combined with little interest from OU quarterbacks coach Josh Heupel thus far, right now it looks like one of the state’s best prospects will have to look elsewhere.
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Texas tops in football profit, revenue
December, 13, 2012
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The University of Texas football program in 2011-12 generated the most revenue and highest profit among all programs, but the rest of the top 10 saw some changes. Michigan football replaced Penn State in second place with $14.8 million more in profits than in 2010-11.
Click through for the top 10 and the story from Kristi Dosh of ESPN Playbook.
Click through for the top 10 and the story from Kristi Dosh of ESPN Playbook.
Q&A: 2014 TE Koda Martin talks favorite
October, 17, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
When it comes to 2014 tight ends in the state of Texas, few have garnered more interest or offers than Koda Martin.
The Manvel junior already has ideal size at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, and he has picked up offers from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Baylor, Texas Tech, UCLA, as well as several other schools.
There is one issue, though: Martin doesn’t play tight end, at least not for Manvel. Despite that, the ESPN Watch List prospect has found that hasn’t slowed down his recruitment one bit.
The Manvel junior already has ideal size at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, and he has picked up offers from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Baylor, Texas Tech, UCLA, as well as several other schools.
There is one issue, though: Martin doesn’t play tight end, at least not for Manvel. Despite that, the ESPN Watch List prospect has found that hasn’t slowed down his recruitment one bit.
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OU-Texas a big deal for Charles Walker
October, 12, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Defensive tackle Charles Walker (Garland, Texas/South Garland) is one of the many college football recruiting prospects making the trip to the Cotton Bowl for Saturday’s Texas-Oklahoma showdown.
The 6-foot-4, 280-pound tackle claims an offer from Oklahoma and has received some interest from Texas. Like most of the uncommitted players there, he’s hoping for Saturday to offer an idea of what he wants in a winning program.
“I’m ready to see them get after it,” Walker said. “I want to see how the offenses execute and if the defenses can be on lockdown.”
The 6-foot-4, 280-pound tackle claims an offer from Oklahoma and has received some interest from Texas. Like most of the uncommitted players there, he’s hoping for Saturday to offer an idea of what he wants in a winning program.
“I’m ready to see them get after it,” Walker said. “I want to see how the offenses execute and if the defenses can be on lockdown.”
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Juco T Desmond Harrison gets Texas offer
October, 5, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
After signing two transfers for its 2012 class and landing a commitment from another for this year’s class, Texas isn’t finished recruiting junior colleges.
Contra Costa (Calif.) Community College coach Alonzo Carter confirmed that the Longhorns have offered a scholarship to offensive tackle Desmond Harrison.
The 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman scheduled an official visit to Texas for Dec. 7 for the Longhorns’ banquet weekend.
Contra Costa (Calif.) Community College coach Alonzo Carter confirmed that the Longhorns have offered a scholarship to offensive tackle Desmond Harrison.
The 6-foot-8, 300-pound lineman scheduled an official visit to Texas for Dec. 7 for the Longhorns’ banquet weekend.
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Solomon Thomas likes Texas DE tradition
September, 9, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2014 defensive end Solomon Thomas (Coppell, Texas/Coppell) got exactly what he wanted out of his unofficial visit to Texas for its game against New Mexico on Saturday.
“I went down here to try to have a good time, watch the game and try to get a better connection with the team,” Thomas said. “It worked out that way. I had a heck of a time.”
Thomas, who is one of three junior defensive ends that Texas offered on Aug. 2, was amazed at how comfortable he felt in the midst of all of the game-day activities the Longhorns had to offer, and even more so with the relationships he beileves he’s built with Texas’ coaching staff.
“I went down here to try to have a good time, watch the game and try to get a better connection with the team,” Thomas said. “It worked out that way. I had a heck of a time.”
Thomas, who is one of three junior defensive ends that Texas offered on Aug. 2, was amazed at how comfortable he felt in the midst of all of the game-day activities the Longhorns had to offer, and even more so with the relationships he beileves he’s built with Texas’ coaching staff.
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DE Myles Garrett has 'freakish athleticism'
September, 7, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
ARLINGTON, Texas -- There are guys working out at Muscle Beach on the Santa Monica Pier that might shy away from wearing a tank top around junior defensive end Myles Garrett (Arlington, Texas/Martin).
Seriously, when he flexes ever so effortlessly it looks like two wheels of cheese have replaced his bicep muscles.
“I mean, you ask him to flex and muscles pop out everywhere,” said teammate and 2013 Texas running back commitment Kyle Hicks.
Seriously, when he flexes ever so effortlessly it looks like two wheels of cheese have replaced his bicep muscles.
“I mean, you ask him to flex and muscles pop out everywhere,” said teammate and 2013 Texas running back commitment Kyle Hicks.
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UCLA offer a game-changer for Benenoch
September, 3, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
Caleb Benenoch (Katy, Texas/Seven Lakes) received an unexpected surprise on Monday, one that might throw off his original decision plans.
The four-star offensive lineman picked up an offer from UCLA. He has more than 20 offers already, but this one is a big one for Benenoch.
“I’m excited,” he said. “[UCLA is the] No. 25 ranked academic school nationally, and we talked about me starting as a true freshman.”
The four-star offensive lineman picked up an offer from UCLA. He has more than 20 offers already, but this one is a big one for Benenoch.
“I’m excited,” he said. “[UCLA is the] No. 25 ranked academic school nationally, and we talked about me starting as a true freshman.”
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Texas is getting serious about its recruitment of two-sport star Devon Allen (Phoenix/Brophy Prep).
The three-star receiver prospect told HornsNation he officially received an offer from Texas and receivers coach Darrell Wyatt nearly two weeks ago.
That’s a significant move for the Longhorns, who already have commitments from two touted 2013 receivers and continue to chase No. 1 receiver and former UT pledge Ricky Seals-Jones.
The three-star receiver prospect told HornsNation he officially received an offer from Texas and receivers coach Darrell Wyatt nearly two weeks ago.
That’s a significant move for the Longhorns, who already have commitments from two touted 2013 receivers and continue to chase No. 1 receiver and former UT pledge Ricky Seals-Jones.
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Seven schools on Caleb Benenoch's list
July, 30, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Since reopening his recruitment last month, four-star offensive guard Caleb Benenoch (Katy, Texas/Seven Lakes) has been enjoying the process on all angles. Part of his fun has been hearing from the already-committed players on a regular basis.
“I hear from Jake Raulerson a lot,” Benenoch said of the Celina, Texas, offensive lineman who has committed to Texas. “We’re pretty good friends and very good competitors. It’d be fun to be teammates with him. I’m probably going to let him know which school I’ll commit to before I announce it.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Committing to Texas has only made Deoundrei Davis (Houston/Cypress Woods) an even more coveted prospect.
The four-star linebacker hasn’t stopped hearing from big-time programs since giving UT his pledge in February.
“Bama has been knocking at the door, LSU, Arkansas, Texas A&M. They’ve all been saying they’re still here,” Davis said. “Oklahoma State still has me as their No. 1 guy. There’s still a lot out there.”
The four-star linebacker hasn’t stopped hearing from big-time programs since giving UT his pledge in February.
“Bama has been knocking at the door, LSU, Arkansas, Texas A&M. They’ve all been saying they’re still here,” Davis said. “Oklahoma State still has me as their No. 1 guy. There’s still a lot out there.”
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