iRockNewbzz Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 57 minutes ago, Lobo97 said: Definitely a great class. Now if he can get one or two more top DT's and LB's, it will be a stellar class. Is the departure of Bo the sole reason we've missed out on few DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 7 minutes ago, iRockNewbzz said: Is the departure of Bo the sole reason we've missed out on few DL? It's been the reason on a couple, but not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Sark needs to concentrate on getting a 5 running back ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Shake your head now @Lobo97, you will find out down the road ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Just now, KirtFalcon said: Shake your head now @Lobo97, you will find out down the road ..... I shake my head because you clearly don't understand how RB rankings work. Just going back to 2020, do you know how many times there's been more than 1 5* RB in the country? Once. That was in 2020. That means that MOST of the RB's that go on to the NFL are NOT 5* RB's. Roschon Johnson was the 10th rated RB in his class. Jonathan Brooks was the 16th ranked RB in his class. CJ Baxter, who you don't think that highly of as it is, was the #1 ranked RB (and 5*) in his class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 13 minutes ago, Lobo97 said: Just going back to 2020, do you know how many times there's been more than 1 5* RB in the country? Once. That was in 2020. That means that MOST of the RB's that go on to the NFL are NOT 5* RB's. Yep, a common misunderstanding is that five-star ratings are just the cream of the particular crop for that recruiting year, but it's actually even more selective. As you said, it's exceedingly rare to have more than one five-star RB in a recruiting year, and recruiting four-star RBs is hardly a consolation prize. Plenty of four-stars become elite college RBs, and many make it to the next level. Also... in the pre-NIL era it was far easier for two or three programs to stack five-stars. All you needed was a big enough Brinks truck. But it's going to become far more nuanced now. It's not enough for a coach to coast on his rep, the top-elite recruits are looking at how many guys he's sent to the League. It's not just how prolific a school's system might be, but how many touches the RB will get in that system. It's not as simple as just buying BMWs for the recruit's momma but are there NIL opportunities at top-shelf dealerships? The idea that Sark needs to just "focus on five star RBs" is hopelessly naive and outdated. The bygone practice of just money-whipping and stacking five-stars year after year is obsolete. It's going to take a complete recruiting apparatus that exists above and beyond any single coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 3 hours ago, Lobo97 said: I shake my head because you clearly don't understand how RB rankings work. Just going back to 2020, do you know how many times there's been more than 1 5* RB in the country? Once. That was in 2020. That means that MOST of the RB's that go on to the NFL are NOT 5* RB's. Roschon Johnson was the 10th rated RB in his class. Jonathan Brooks was the 16th ranked RB in his class. CJ Baxter, who you don't think that highly of as it is, was the #1 ranked RB (and 5*) in his class. My point is Sark needs to upgrade the RB position, especially since they are so injury prone ... go after the best available whether that's a 5* or 4* ... you are right about one thing, I don't have a lot of confidence in what's now on the roster .... I hope they prove me wrong .... but offensively I believe at the skilled positons that's our biggest need ...... I think the QB and WR positions are solid .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 8 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: My point is Sark needs to upgrade the RB position, especially since they are so injury prone ... go after the best available whether that's a 5* or 4* ... That's fair. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 51 minutes ago, Mr. P said: That's fair. To be blunt, I wasn't all that confident about the Longhorn's stable of RBs going into the season .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 1 hour ago, KirtFalcon said: My point is Sark needs to upgrade the RB position, especially since they are so injury prone ... go after the best available whether that's a 5* or 4* ... you are right about one thing, I don't have a lot of confidence in what's now on the roster .... I hope they prove me wrong .... but offensively I believe at the skilled positons that's our biggest need ...... I think the QB and WR positions are solid .... He does, lol. Current Roster: CJ Baxter - #1 RB in his class Tre Wisner - #30 RB in the same class (4*) Jaydon Blue - #11 RB in his class Jerrick Gibson - #7 RB in his class Christian Clark - #21 RB in the same class 2025: Currently have the #6 and #24 RB's committed Then you look at the success Texas has had at the RB position going back several years...but for giggles, let's just focus on the Sark years....and I'd say he, Sark, has done a great job recruiting RB's. Not sure what else you want. Injuries happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 6 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: To be blunt, I wasn't all that confident about the Longhorn's stable of RBs going into the season .... And the starter was a 5* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockNewbzz Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Not every recruit turns into solid gold anyway; Hell, I'd take the whatever stR recruits that end up like Malcolm Brown or D'Onta Foreman (obv would also take the Ricky Williams, Bijan's, Cedric Benson's, Jamaal Charles) of the world too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted August 30 Author Share Posted August 30 8 hours ago, Lobo97 said: Definitely a great class. Now if he can get one or two more top DT's and LB's, it will be a stellar class. Jackson Blackwell DL 6'2.5" 305 from Lorena and a Baylor commit is visiting for tomorrow's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 21 minutes ago, Baron said: Jackson Blackwell DL 6'2.5" 305 from Lorena and a Baylor commit is visiting for tomorrow's game. I’m hoping they get the kid currently committed to FSU, Myron Charles, to flip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 1 minute ago, Lobo97 said: I’m hoping they get the kid currently committed to FSU, Myron Charles, to flip. Gerry Hamilton says he still answers when Texas calls. So there's that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 9 hours ago, Lobo97 said: He does, lol. Current Roster: CJ Baxter - #1 RB in his class Tre Wisner - #30 RB in the same class (4*) Jaydon Blue - #11 RB in his class Jerrick Gibson - #7 RB in his class Christian Clark - #21 RB in the same class 2025: Currently have the #6 and #24 RB's committed Then you look at the success Texas has had at the RB position going back several years...but for giggles, let's just focus on the Sark years....and I'd say he, Sark, has done a great job recruiting RB's. Not sure what else you want. Injuries happen. I want Earl Campbell, I want Bo Jackson, I want Ricky Williams .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 6 hours ago, KirtFalcon said: I want Earl Campbell, I want Bo Jackson, I want Ricky Williams .... You just want to complain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 15 minutes ago, Lobo97 said: You just want to complain. I'm not complaining, just pointing out a position I wish we were stronger at ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion7000 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 19 minutes ago, Lobo97 said: You just want to complain. Just at his age he still here. Hopefully if I make it to 180 that I can talk trash too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRockNewbzz Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Gameday! Hook'em Horns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Jaydon Blue was the top running back in the country until he decided not to play his senior year. He’s a stud back and he’s about to show it with the injuries at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatbambino Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Texas doing what they should be doing. Missed/dropped a few passes, but still look solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 Texas D plays fast, I like it. The Offense looks good right now. Initial overreaction is that they will make a run for the SEC title (not necessarily win it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 So far they’re doing what they should be against an inferior opponent. The real test will come next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted August 31 Share Posted August 31 (edited) CSU is an air read team with a WR that many say could be a day 2 pick, but it feels they are just contempt to call run plays, milk the clock down and get out. They have 25 yards passing at half. Edited August 31 by Red90fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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