Notes from Day 4 at Under Armour 
January, 4, 2012
1/04/12
4:13
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By HornsNation staff | ESPN.com
The final practice before the Under Armour All-America Game is in the books.
The game kicks off Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
Check out the full notebook.
The game kicks off Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
Check out the full notebook.
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Chat wrap: Quieting Thomas Johnson rumors 
January, 4, 2012
1/04/12
2:30
PM CT
By HornsNation staff | ESPN.com
You asked, we answered. Carter Strickland answered questions in our weekly HornsNation chat.
Read the full chat wrap here.
Here are some of the highlights:
Read the full chat wrap here.
Here are some of the highlights:
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SAN ANTONIO -- Unlike many of the uncommitted athletes at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, four-star lineman Arik Armstead (Elk Grove, Calif./Pleasant Grove) said he has decided against announcing during Saturday’s football game at the Alamodome.
A massive defensive tackle at 6-foot-8 and 290 pounds, Armstead said he eventually will choose between Oregon, California, Notre Dame, Texas and Auburn. The decision, however, will not take place Saturday, as he wants to take as much time as possible to make the proper decision.
“Some schools are stronger academically than others, and some schools have more opportunities as far as education goes,” Armstead said. “All of the schools do a good job of putting guys in the pros, which is very important, too.”
Armstead, a two-sport star in football and basketball, has visited Oregon, Cal and Notre Dame, and he said an official to Texas may be next for him. He said of the five schools, there are no front-runners, but all five schools have agreed to let him play both sports in college.
A massive defensive tackle at 6-foot-8 and 290 pounds, Armstead said he eventually will choose between Oregon, California, Notre Dame, Texas and Auburn. The decision, however, will not take place Saturday, as he wants to take as much time as possible to make the proper decision.
“Some schools are stronger academically than others, and some schools have more opportunities as far as education goes,” Armstead said. “All of the schools do a good job of putting guys in the pros, which is very important, too.”
Armstead, a two-sport star in football and basketball, has visited Oregon, Cal and Notre Dame, and he said an official to Texas may be next for him. He said of the five schools, there are no front-runners, but all five schools have agreed to let him play both sports in college.
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More players who could make an early impact 
January, 4, 2012
1/04/12
9:50
AM CT
By
Carter Strickland | ESPN.com
HornsNation looked at newcomers who could make immediate impacts in 2012. Here is the full story.
While the offense dominated, the defense has a few places where an incoming player could step in and play immediately.
Despite having considerable depth along the defensive line, Texas is in need of an anchor to fill the void left by Kheeston Randall.
While the offense dominated, the defense has a few places where an incoming player could step in and play immediately.
Despite having considerable depth along the defensive line, Texas is in need of an anchor to fill the void left by Kheeston Randall.
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Big 12 play starts this week and Kansas, Missouri and Baylor are locks to make the NCAA Tournament, while Texas is hanging on to its postseason hopes.
In Joe Lunardi's expanded look at Bracketology, he looks at tournament odds and a bubble picture that is starting to take shape. The Longhorns find themselves firmly on that bubble.
Here's a look at what Lunardi said:
In Joe Lunardi's expanded look at Bracketology, he looks at tournament odds and a bubble picture that is starting to take shape. The Longhorns find themselves firmly on that bubble.
Here's a look at what Lunardi said:
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It was a chilly morning in Florida, but that didn't cool the action at Tuesday's Under Armour All-America Game practice.
ESPN's recruiting experts broke down all the action. Here's the chat wrap.
Check out the photos from Tuesday's practice.
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Video: UA interview with Johnathan Gray
January, 3, 2012
1/03/12
10:30
AM CT
By HornsNation staff | ESPN.com
HornsNation chat today at 2 p.m. CT
January, 3, 2012
1/03/12
9:42
AM CT
By HornsNation staff | ESPN.com
We're chatting today. Carter Strickland will join SportsNation at 2 p.m. CT to rehash the Texas season, look at the start of Big 12 basketball and look at Texas recruits in the various all-star games.
If you have questions, send them in.
If you have questions, send them in.
Chat reminder: Under Armour Day 3
January, 3, 2012
1/03/12
9:21
AM CT
By HornsNation staff | ESPN.com
Remember, you can follow the action at the third day of Under Armour All-America Game practice.
See updates and chat with the experts.
See updates and chat with the experts.
Murphy still deciding; Simmons injured 
January, 2, 2012
1/02/12
8:00
PM CT
By
Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- Four-star offensive tackle Kyle Murphy (San Clemente, Calif.) has a list of five schools, but don’t expect him to make a final decision during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Murphy said he will eventually choose between USC, Stanford, Oregon, Florida and California, but he is considering making a decision after two scheduled visits in January. Murphy, who has visited Oregon and Florida on officials, will visit Stanford the weekend of Jan. 13 and USC the following weekend.
“I was thinking about committing here a while ago,” Murphy said, “but my season in high school ran really late. I didn’t have time to take another official.”
Murphy said he will eventually choose between USC, Stanford, Oregon, Florida and California, but he is considering making a decision after two scheduled visits in January. Murphy, who has visited Oregon and Florida on officials, will visit Stanford the weekend of Jan. 13 and USC the following weekend.
“I was thinking about committing here a while ago,” Murphy said, “but my season in high school ran really late. I didn’t have time to take another official.”
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Big 12 hoops season starts this week and ESPN.com's Jason King takes a look at the conference favorites as well as which players will take home the postseason awards.
Here's a look at Jason's predicted finish:
1. Kansas: Never sell Bill Self short.
Here's a look at Jason's predicted finish:
1. Kansas: Never sell Bill Self short.
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