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Texas offers top 2022 player from Kansas

Texas has offered four-star ATH Dasan McCullough. Ranked a four-star prospect, he is the top-rated player in the class to come out of Kansas.

The Longhorns have offered 2022 athlete Dasan McCullough out of Leawood, Kansas. Ranked a four-star prospect by 247Sports, he is the top-rated player in the class to come out of the state of Kansas. Coming in at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds, McCullough’s main position at Blue Valley North High School is safety.

If McCullough were to sign with the Longhorns, he would be the highest-rated recruit from the state of Kansas to ever play at Texas. Linebacker Gary Johnson who played two seasons in 2017 and 2018 was recruited from Dodge City Community College in Kansas but was originally from Birmingham, AL.

Kansas and Oklahoma are the only other two Big 12 schools to offer McCullough. Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and LSU from the SEC have also reached out, while other big-time programs like Florida State, Michigan, and Oregon have also offered him.

Over the next two recruiting cycles, the Longhorns have already offered six other safeties. If McCullough were to stay at the position, he would just add to the possible depth for Texas.

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Three takeaways from Oklahoma’s 69-59 win over No. 13 West Virginia

Hosting the No. 13 team in the country, Oklahoma played their most complete team game of the season

Oklahoma (15-8, 5-5) and West Virginia (18-5, 6-4) battled hard all afternoon with the Sooners coming out on top 69-59.  Hosting the No. 13 team in the country, Oklahoma played their most complete team game of the season.

DOOLITTLE DOES A LOT

Kristian Doolittle had arguably the best game of his career Saturday afternoon. The lone Sooner senior had 27 points, 12 rebounds, a block, two steals, and an assist in the win over the Mountaineers. Being stagnant offensively over the past handful of games, Doolittle exploded to will Oklahoma over West Virginia. His fingerprints were all over the game as he led fastbreak after fastbreak alongside De’Vion Harmon.

IS THIS THE CORNER THAT NEEDED TO BE TURNED?

The Sooners have been all over the place in the rollercoaster that is the 2019-20 season. With close calls against No. 3 Kansas at home and No. 1 Baylor on the road, a win over No. 13 West Virginia may be exactly what they needed to turn the corner this season. Coming into the game, West Virginia was projected as a two-seed in the NCAA Tournament and Oklahoma a 10-seed. Today’s game is a reminder that March Madness often begins in February.

COFFEE’S FOR CLOSERS

Despite getting the win, the Sooners failed to close out the game in a proper fashion. Nearly falling victim to West Virginia’s patented press defense Oklahoma saw their 18-point lead dwindle down to five over the final six minutes. Oklahoma had their flaws down the stretch but came through when it mattered most.

Oklahoma is back in action Wednesday when they host Iowa State at 8p.m.

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Bleacher Report’s Top 25 2021 Recruits: Texas Targets

Bleacher Report has come out with their top 25 recruits of the 2021 class. The Texas Longhorns have six targets among the list.

Bleacher Report college football writer Tyler Brooke has come out with his list of the top 25 recruits in the 2021 class. There are more than a few names on the list that have offers from Texas.

24. Atiye Hall, Wide Receiver, IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

MG Academy produces elite athletes across a number of different sports, and Agiye Hall is no different. At 6’3″ and 190 pounds, Hall is listed as the No. 1 receiver in the country with 43 FBS offers already on the table. His commitment is scheduled for March 14. Alabama, Arizona State, Clemson and LSU are among those in on him.

Hall has an offer from the University of Texas but teams listed in the post have the inside track on his commitment in 2021.

21. Troy Franklin, Wide Receiver, Menlo-Atherton (Menlo Park, CA)

An explosive playmaker that plays in all three phases of the game, Troy Franklin will be a big-time wide receiver in college. His wiry 6’2″, 170-pound frame still has plenty of room left to grow into, and his potential is through the roof. Alabama’s Jeff Banks and Oregon’s Jim Mastro are already hard at work trying to lure Franklin to their respective programs.

While Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah are among his top offers, the Texas Longhorns are right there in the mix for the five-star wide receiver who is ranked the number one receiver of the class. Composite rankings have him as number two receiver in the country and 23rd overall.

13. Landon Jackson, Weakside Defensive End, Pleasant Grove (TX)

At 6’6″ and 240 pounds, it’s not surprising to anyone that Landon Jackson already has 27 FBS offers. The Texas native is such a prized recruit that even Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been personally involved in his recruitment. Jackson is putting up video-game numbers in high school, and there’s a whole season left for him to generate even more buzz

The Texas product has a wealth of offers on the table including from the Longhorns. 247 has him at 67 percent to the Aggies. It would be a great get for Texas if they can flip him to Austin. Jackson has yet to commit to a program early on in the cycle, but his 36.5 sacks in three seasons shows the level of disruption that he can create. He is rated the number one WDE in the nation.

10. Savion Byrd, Offensive Tackle, Duncanville (TX)

As 6’5″ and 265 pounds, Texas’ Savion Byrd has plenty of room to grow and already looks like one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the country. He hasn’t committed anywhere yet, but in-state schools like Texas and SMU have a strong chance to bring him in.

The defending National Champions in LSU are among the top teams in pursuit of the state’s second-best offensive tackle recruit. Byrd was tasked with protecting Texas’ signee Ja’Quinden Jackson and he could be doing that in the future. He is projected to sign with the Longhorns in 2021.

8. Tony Grimes, Cornerback, Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, VA)

Is there a chance an in-state school can snag the No. 1 recruit in Virginia? Top-ranked cornerback Tony Grimes is already drawing interest from the likes of Alabama, Clemson and Georgia thanks to his lengthy frame and smooth play at cornerback. It’ll be tough for Virginia or Virginia Tech to pull it off, but it would be a huge win for either program.

Grimes has received an offer from the Texas Longhorns but it seems like the number one rated cornerback in the country might be out of reach. He is likely to sign with Virginia Tech with the Aggies also in the running.

2. Tommy Brockermeyer, Offensive Tackle, All Saints Episcopal (Ft Worth, TX)

Being the top offensive tackle in the country is a huge honor for any recruit. For Brockermeyer, that’s the expectation given his family. Tommy’s father, Blake Brockermeyer, was an offensive tackle in the NFL and for the Texas Longhorns. His brother Luke is a linebacker with the Longhorns. It’s no guarantee that Brockermeyer follows his family’s footsteps because he’ll have a lot of top-tier schools heavily recruiting him over the coming year.

While the Longhorns do have the inside track on Brockermeyer, it doesn’t feel like it is a foregone conclusion. However with his broker Luke already in Austin, that could bode well. Another note is that Tommy’s twin brother James is the third-rated center in the country and is likely to join Luke in Austin.

 

Three keys for Oklahoma basketball against No. 13 West Virginia

Oklahoma (14-8, 4-5) and No. 13 West Virginia (18-4, 6-3) face off in a crucial Big 12 matchup.

Oklahoma (14-8, 4-5) and No. 13 West Virginia (18-4, 6-3) face off in a crucial Big 12 matchup.

The Sooners last won exactly one week ago, laying the wood against Oklahoma State 82-69 in the first Bedlam matchup of the season. On Tuesday, Oklahoma fought for 35-minutes, coming up short in the final five minutes of the game against Texas Tech on the road.

To get back on track, here is what the Sooners have to do.

FIND DOO

Once again Kristian Doolittle is M.I.A. offensively. Averaging nearly 18 points a game a month ago, Doolittle has slipped down to just 14.1 points per game. Granted, Brady Manek has been a walking heat check and the emergence of Alondes Williams has led to fewer shots for Doolittle, but still, Doo has to be a  part of the offense for Oklahoma to have a chance against ranked opponents.

STAY HOT

Not so much in their game against Texas Tech, but the Sooners showed they can shoot against Oklahoma State. If they want to keep the Mountaineers sweating for all 40 minutes, Oklahoma needs to get hot early and stay consistent from the field throughout the game. Having lulls not only kills momentum but it has shown it can affect the Sooners’ defensive efforts as well.

CHANGE UP

Defensively, Oklahoma has done a relatively good job with a few exceptions. West Virginia is going to test the Sooners’ defense as head coach Bob Huggins loves to give different looks throughout the game. Lon Kruger is going to have to be just as creative in changing from man to zone frequently to try and slow down the Mountaineers’ attack.

Oklahoma and West Virginia are set to tip-off at 1p.m. CT on ESPNU. For more broadcast details, click here.

When, where, how to watch, how to stream Oklahoma- No. 13 West Virginia

Oklahoma (14-8, 4-5) plays host to No. 13 West Virginia (18-4, 6-3) in a pivotal Big 12 matchup.

Oklahoma (14-8, 4-5) plays host to No. 13 West Virginia (18-4, 6-3) in a pivotal Big 12 matchup.

The Sooners are coming off a mid-week road loss to Texas Tech. As for the Mountaineers, they are coming off a home win over Iowa State.

Under Lon Kruger, Oklahoma is 19-13 when hosting a Top-25 opponent. This season the Sooners are 0-2 against ranked opponents, losing to No. 3 Kansas at home and No. 1 Baylor on the road.

However, Kruger’s crew is 9-1 at home this season with the lone loss to Kansas. Protecting homecourt is extremely important in Big 12 play.

Despite the solid home record, the Sooners are 3-point underdogs against Bob Huggins’ Mountaineers.

Here’s how to catch the action this afternoon.

WHERE: Norman, Oklahoma (Lloyd Noble Center)

WHEN: 1:00 p.m. CT

HOW TO WATCH: ESPNU

HOW TO LISTEN: Sooner Sports Radio Network—KOKC AM 1520 and KRXO 107.7 FM in OKC, KMOD FM 97.5 and KTBZ AM 1430 in Tulsa (click here for more options if not in either of those markets)

HOW TO STREAM: WATCH ESPN

Texas Women’s Basketball At Texas Tech: How to watch, stream and listen

The Lady Horns will head to Lubbock to take on the Texas Tech Lady Raiders. Texas owns the all-time series 74-29. Here is how to watch.

The Texas women’s basketball has enjoyed an extended layoff after dropping their last game to the second-ranked Baylor Bears at home. The team has been off for a week and will get ready to get back to the court on Sunday afternoon.

The Lady Horns will travel to Lubbock to take on the Lady Raiders of Texas Tech at the United Supermarkets Arena. Texas won five in a row prior to the Baylor game and that streak started against Texas Tech. The Longhorns will begin the second half of the conference schedule as they push towards the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments. This marks the 104th meeting between the two schools, Texas owns the rivalry 74-29.

Date: 2/9/2020

Time: 1:00 p.m. CST

Location: United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas

Watch: ESPNU

Listen: TexasSports.com/audio —Austin 104.9FM, 99.3FM, 98.5FM, 1260AM; Dallas 1080AM; El Paso 600AM; Houston 790AM; San Antonio 1200AM — Spanish: Austin 105.3FM; Dallas 990AM, 99.9FM

Stream: Watch ESPN

Updated list of Texas’ all-time football recruits

Now that the most recent recruiting class has been finalized, lets take a look at the all-time best recruits in Texas history.

There’s no shortage of highly-rated recruits who have had impactful collegiate careers at the University of Texas.

It’s not the only path to success, as some recruits begin their careers as underrated diamonds in the rough. However, many were highly sought-after prospects out of high school.

Now that the most recent recruiting cycle has been finalized, lets take an updated look at Texas’ all-time list of the highest-rated commitments since 2000, courtesy of 247Sports Composite.

Whether these athletes were able to live up to their rating on the field or not while at Texas, they were the most targeted players in their respective recruiting classes at the time. The Longhorns top recruit in the 2020 class lands at No. 13 overall.

No. 1 – Vince Young – QB – 1.0000 rating

No. 2 – Sergio Kindle – ILB – 0.9981 rating

No. 3 – Jackson Jeffcoat – SDE – 0.9976 rating

No. 4 – B.J. Johnson – WR – 0.9976 rating

No. 5 – Johnathan Gray – RB – 0.9973 rating

No. 6 – Rodrique Wright – DT – 0.9970 rating

No. 7 – Jordan Hicks – OLB – 0.9962 rating

No. 8 – Tray Allen – OG – 0.9948 rating

No. 9 – Malcom Brown – DT – 0.9944 rating

No. 10 – Bru McCoy – ATH – 0.9944 rating

No. 11 – Mike Davis – WR – 0.9940 rating

No. 12 – Malik Jefferson – OLB – 0.9934 rating

No. 13 – Bijan Robinson – RB – 0.9928 rating

No. 14 – Malcolm Brown – RB – 0.992 rating

No. 15 – Justin Blalock – OG – 0.9922 rating

No. 16 – Eddie Jones – WDE – 0.9919 rating

No. 17 – Garrett Gilbert – QB – 0.9918 rating

No. 18 – Frank Okam – DT – 0.9918 rating

No. 19 – Chance Mock – QB – 0.9918 rating

No. 20 – Roy Williams – WR – 0.9916 rating

Notable current Longhorns who appear on the all-time list:

No. 24 – Caden Sterns – S – 0.9886 rating

No. 30 – B.J. Foster – S – 0.9865 rating

No. 37 -Jordan Whittington – ATH – 0.9836 rating

No. 55 – Jalen Green – CB – 0.9762 rating

No. 62 – Jake Smith – WR – 0.9752 rating

Joining running back Bijan Robinson from the 2020 recruiting class, quarterback Hudson Card and defensive end Alfred Collins are among the top 80.

No. 68 – Hudson Card – QB – 0.9724 rating

No. 74. – Alfred Collins – SDE – 0.9708 rating

 

 

 

Texas Longhorns Make Top Five For 2021 Offensive Guard

The Texas Longhorns were listed among the top five schools for Katy offensive guard Bryce Foster who is ranked second in the state.

The 2021 recruiting is in full swing with the 2020 cycle now but behind us. For the Texas Longhorns, they will need to continue rebuilding their offensive line to open holes for the running game and protecting the eventual heir to Sam Ehlinger. One of the top offensive lineman released his top five schools on Monday.

Bryce Foster is listed as the second rated offensive guard in the country according to his 247 profile. The four-star rated recruit is also listed as the 11th ranked Texas product and 68th nationally. Foster is yet to take a visit with the Longhorns and crystal ball projections have him linked to Texas A&M where his brother attended.

The Longhorns would be well on their way to another top tier class if they could secure his commitment. He is a physical mauler in the middle of an offensive line. Foster’s recruitment is one to keep an eye on over the next several months leading up to the early signing period for the Texas.

Former Longhorns’ staffer Tim Beck Named Top 10 Recruiter

Former Texas Longhorns’ offensive coordinator named top ten recruiter by 247 Sports. He secured seven major recruits for Texas in 2020.

Now that the recruiting cycle is complete for the 2020 season, 247 Sports has put out their list for the top ten recruiters. Among the list is former offensive coordinator and quarterback’s coach Tim Beck. Beck was demoted from offensive coordinator following the regular season finale before ultimately taking the OC job with the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Commits: 7

Average Rating: 93.17

Points: 76.46

Newly hired by the Wolfpack, Beck’s recruiting buzz focuses upon major commitments on the road at Texas before Tom Herman demoted him at the end of the regular season. Beck was  the primary recruiter at Texas for No. 1 overall running back Bijan Robinson. NC State hopes for similar magic in the ACC.

Beck was responsible for seven recruits signing with the Texas Longhorns for 2020. He was the primary recruiter for four signees and the secondary on three others.

  • Bijan Robinson (Primary)
  • Hudson Card (Primary)
  • Ja’Quinden Jackson (Primary)
  • Jaylon Ford (Primary)
  • Prince Dorbah (Secondary)
  • Jaylen Garth (Secondary)
  • Andrej Karic (Secondary)

Regardless of how fans felt about Tim Beck the coach, there is no denying the impact that he made recruiting the trails in Texas. Four of the top guys who signed with the Longhorns were directly linked to Beck. What a parting gift from him on his way to the ACC.

NFL Combine Invites: Four Longhorns Heading To Indianapolis

The NFL Scouting Combine workouts start on February 28th and there will be four Texas Longhorns who will participate in the festivities.

The dream of playing in the NFL has a few steps along the way such as the post season bowl games like the NFLPA Bowl, the East West Shrine Game and the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Another one of those steps prior to Pro Day workouts will be the NFL Scouting Combine.

The scouting combine takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana at the home of the Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium. For this event 337 NFL Draft hopefuls will workouts on February 28th and it goes through March 2nd. This marks the biggest job interview for some of these players looking to make the jump to chasing their dream. Of the 337 invitees, 29 hail from the Big 12 Conference and four are Texas Longhorns.

Invite list:

  • Devin Duvernay, Wide Receiver
  • Collin Johnson, Wide Receiver
  • Brandon Jones, Safety
  • Malcolm Roach, Defensive Lineman

Friday the 28th will feature the running backs, offensive lineman and special teams. Saturday the 29th will feature the quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends. On Sunday March 1st the feature positions will be edge rushers, defensive lineman and linebackers. The cornerbacks and safeties will finish up on Monday March 2nd.