Texas Longhorns: Nick Harvey
Options for Texas' third RB in 2014 class 
May, 7, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
AUSTIN, Texas -- If all goes according to Texas’ plan in 2014, running backs Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron will both return for their senior seasons and Johnathan Gray will be back for his junior campaign.
That’s a lot of ifs, though, which can doom a coaching staff if there isn't a sound backup plan.
The Longhorns have made significant strides toward establishing that plan with commitments from running backs Duke Catalon (Houston/Eisenhower) and Daniel Gresham (Fort Worth, Texas/All Saints) in the Class of 2014.
That’s a lot of ifs, though, which can doom a coaching staff if there isn't a sound backup plan.
The Longhorns have made significant strides toward establishing that plan with commitments from running backs Duke Catalon (Houston/Eisenhower) and Daniel Gresham (Fort Worth, Texas/All Saints) in the Class of 2014.
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ESPN 150 ATH Harvey getting comfortable
April, 22, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
RICHMOND, Texas -- The first few weeks away from home weren't easy for Nick Harvey. The desire to be back in familiar surroundings in the Dallas area, with his Lancaster (Texas) High School teammates, was strong.
Slowly, but surely, the ESPN 150 athlete is getting comfortable in his new surroundings. With track season winding down and spring football about to get cranked up at Harvey's new home, Richmond (Texas) Travis High, he's smiling more, laughing more and building a bond with the teammates he'll suit up with this fall.
"I'm feeling better," said Harvey, a Texas A&M commitment. "Everything's going good school-wise. They're slowly becoming my brothers and the coaches are pretty cool so everything is going good."
Slowly, but surely, the ESPN 150 athlete is getting comfortable in his new surroundings. With track season winding down and spring football about to get cranked up at Harvey's new home, Richmond (Texas) Travis High, he's smiling more, laughing more and building a bond with the teammates he'll suit up with this fall.
"I'm feeling better," said Harvey, a Texas A&M commitment. "Everything's going good school-wise. They're slowly becoming my brothers and the coaches are pretty cool so everything is going good."
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Texas scores win over A&M with Alaka
April, 8, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
There is no telling when or whether the Longhorns and Aggies will resume their heated rivalry, for which Texas claims bragging rights, for now, with a win in the 118th meeting back in 2011.
While they might not be trading blows on the field, the battle waged on the recruiting trail is as heated as it has ever been.
While they might not be trading blows on the field, the battle waged on the recruiting trail is as heated as it has ever been.
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The Heard: UT recruiting news and notes
April, 5, 2013
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William Wilkerson and
Max Olson | ESPN.com
Welcome to The Heard, HornsNation’s weekly in-depth look inside the never-ending world of Longhorns recruiting with news, notes and interesting tidbits on the latest happenings around the program. We will now release this every Friday.
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
In this week's edition of The Heard:
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Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
In this week's edition of The Heard:
- Aggies have company atop Mack’s list
- Texas ‘a leader’ for 2015 RB
- Bama commit wowed by Texas trip
- Texas in good shape for Teuhemas
- UT not out of it for Whitley, but what about Harvey?
- 2015 RB uses non-offer as ammunition
- Return trips to Austin reaffirms Joe’s choice
Read The Heard after the jump.
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The Heard: UT recruiting news and notes
March, 28, 2013
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William Wilkerson and
Max Olson | ESPN.com
Welcome to The Heard, HornsNation’s weekly in-depth look inside the never-ending world of Longhorns recruiting with news, notes and interesting tidbits on the latest happenings around the program. We’ll release this every Thursday.
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few of the notes in today's 2014-heavy edition of The Heard:
Read The Heard after the jump.
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few of the notes in today's 2014-heavy edition of The Heard:
- Spring game comes at right time
- Gators commitment will visit Texas
- ESPN 100 G talks official visit
- Visit an important one for Alaka
- Louisiana DT making trip to Austin
- Louisiana DT likes Longhorns
- UT commit unwavered by OU offer
- DB Johnson back for spring game
Read The Heard after the jump.
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For months, you’ve been hearing about how the 2014 defensive backs class in Texas is flat-out loaded. It’s deep with top-end talent, both at cornerback and safety.
Texas has already offered scholarships to 10 defensive backs in 2014. None have become Longhorns, and three have already pledged elsewhere.
What are Texas' chances with the rest, and who’s out in front for them? Here’s a breakdown of where things stand entering March.
Texas has already offered scholarships to 10 defensive backs in 2014. None have become Longhorns, and three have already pledged elsewhere.
What are Texas' chances with the rest, and who’s out in front for them? Here’s a breakdown of where things stand entering March.
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Horns fighting off A&M for control of state
January, 15, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
If the state of Texas threw a sock hop for all of its universities, the Longhorns would be the popular student with the fancy, expensive attire that purposely arrived late to garner attention.
It'd turn heads, sure, but the buzz of the dance would be about that student with the flashy makeover (Texas A&M) who brought his hoity-toity friends one can tell aren’t from these parts (the rest of the SEC).
It'd turn heads, sure, but the buzz of the dance would be about that student with the flashy makeover (Texas A&M) who brought his hoity-toity friends one can tell aren’t from these parts (the rest of the SEC).
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Every Friday, HornsNation recruiting writers William Wilkerson and Max Olson will answer a question about the Longhorns.
This week's question: Which 2014 recruit is a must-get for the Longhorns?
William Wilkerson: Lewisville (Texas) Hebron S Jamal Adams
This week's question: Which 2014 recruit is a must-get for the Longhorns?
William Wilkerson: Lewisville (Texas) Hebron S Jamal Adams
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Top HS playoff games with Longhorns ties
December, 13, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
There is never a good week to lose in the playoffs, but taking an L this weekend would really sting.
The winner of each of these games will advance to play for their respective state championships next week at Cowboys Stadium. Here are four games that Longhorns fans should keep a particular eye on.
4A Region I semifinal | Denton Guyer vs. Tyler John Tyler
The winner of each of these games will advance to play for their respective state championships next week at Cowboys Stadium. Here are four games that Longhorns fans should keep a particular eye on.
4A Region I semifinal | Denton Guyer vs. Tyler John Tyler
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Aggies deal another blow to Texas on trail
December, 12, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
Now that he’s landed Hoza Scott and Ricky Seals-Jones, Kevin Sumlin might as well finish off the week by planting a maroon flag on the top of Chase Tower.
The celebration might be all too fitting. It is, after all, the tallest building in Texas and a 75-story behemoth towering over downtown Houston.
The man was introduced as Texas A&M’s new head coach exactly one year ago today, and already he has effectively declared he owns the city of Houston and its surrounding area in the recruiting game.
The celebration might be all too fitting. It is, after all, the tallest building in Texas and a 75-story behemoth towering over downtown Houston.
The man was introduced as Texas A&M’s new head coach exactly one year ago today, and already he has effectively declared he owns the city of Houston and its surrounding area in the recruiting game.
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Top HS playoff games with Longhorns ties
December, 6, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
We’re halfway through the Texas state high school football playoffs, three games to go until 2012 state champions are crowned.
Several Texas commitments and targets will still be playing this week in regional quarterfinal action. Here are the top five games with Longhorns interest:
• Denton Guyer vs. Birdville | 2 p.m. on Saturday at Southlake Carroll
Several Texas commitments and targets will still be playing this week in regional quarterfinal action. Here are the top five games with Longhorns interest:
• Denton Guyer vs. Birdville | 2 p.m. on Saturday at Southlake Carroll
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Top HS playoff games with Longhorns ties
November, 29, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
The third round of the Texas state high school playoffs will kickoff this weekend and several Texas commitments and targets are still playing.
Here are five games worth keeping an eye that have to do with those players:
• DeSoto (12-0) vs. Arlington Bowie (11-1) | 2 p.m. Saturday at Pennington Field
Here are five games worth keeping an eye that have to do with those players:
• DeSoto (12-0) vs. Arlington Bowie (11-1) | 2 p.m. Saturday at Pennington Field
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Q&A: 2014 CB Watkins talks recruiting
November, 28, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
The dominoes for the 2014 class of Texas defensive backs have begun to fall. Perhaps the biggest so far came Monday, when Lancaster (Texas) athlete Nick Harvey surprised many by giving his pledge to Texas A&M.
When it comes to scholarship offers, Nick Watkins is right up there with the best of the best. The Dallas Bishop Dunne cornerback holds offers from Alabama, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and a handful of other big-time programs.
Now that Bishop Dunne’s season is over, he’s ready to start focusing on his recruitment. But he’s in no hurry to end this process.
When it comes to scholarship offers, Nick Watkins is right up there with the best of the best. The Dallas Bishop Dunne cornerback holds offers from Alabama, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and a handful of other big-time programs.
Now that Bishop Dunne’s season is over, he’s ready to start focusing on his recruitment. But he’s in no hurry to end this process.
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Five from Friday: Hoza Scott a big talent
November, 26, 2012
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Max Olson and
William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
Every week through the football season, HornsNation’s William Wilkerson and Max Olson will break down five things they learned while on the road at Texas high school football games. From the latest on Longhorns commits and offers to game observations to players who caught their attention, they've got you covered. Here’s what they saw this weekend:
William’s game: San Antonio Brennan vs. Cedar Park Vista Ridge
Max’s game: La Porte vs. Fort Bend Bush
William’s game: San Antonio Brennan vs. Cedar Park Vista Ridge
Max’s game: La Porte vs. Fort Bend Bush
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Top HS playoff games with Longhorns ties
November, 20, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
The bi-district round of the Texas State high school football playoffs saw mixed results for Longhorns commitments.
For 2013, commitments Jake Raulerson, Jake Oliver, Erik Huhn (thoug he's not playing) are all that remain as the area round begins this week.
Class of 2014 commitments Jerrod Heard, Lorenzo Joe and Derick Roberson are still playing as well.
Here are five games that should be of particular interest to the Longhorns:
For 2013, commitments Jake Raulerson, Jake Oliver, Erik Huhn (thoug he's not playing) are all that remain as the area round begins this week.
Class of 2014 commitments Jerrod Heard, Lorenzo Joe and Derick Roberson are still playing as well.
Here are five games that should be of particular interest to the Longhorns:
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