[College Football] Signing Day 2008

Wow. Just simply stunning and wow.

I was actually writing an article about this for my publication late last night.

This story is just unreal

 

The SEC is loaded.....again. Even sorry schools like Ole Miss have top 25 recruiting classes in some ranks.

 

This maybe the biggest pickup for Mack since VY. We've done a good job in picking up WR talent, now we have the QB to go along with them.

I hope this doesn't deter Shepard, he said he wants a shot at QB but he also said he'd change positions if need be. While Shepard is currently the #1 rated QB in Texas, I think Gilbert will take over the spot.

 

Here is a video of Gilbert.

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Just ignore the troll. It's all he's got when Rice is looking at another terrible season.

Mack has said over and over that he only wants guys that want to play at UT. That's why he gets so many to commit early. Great news about Gilbert, too. I'm looking forward to seeing the CB from Round Rock McNeil. His name escapes me, but he's going to be a stud.

 

LOL I've always been a closet LSU fan, and things are pretty good right now, bro.

 

post recruiting classes from three four and five years ago to see how schools did.

 

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2004
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2005

 

wow great looking prospect. throws it well, especially on the run. reminds me of j.brantley who ended up going to florida. i like his footwork, always on his toes ready to throw the ball.

 

I laugh at this. A coach wants the best players he can get and the players that can make him look good.

 

T-SHIRT FAN! T-SHIRT FAN!

 

I don't care one way, or another about UT, but why the need to be such a douchebag in *every* thread about them? It's pathetic.

 

He was not hugged enough when he was little. I blame mommy

 

Mack is making up for this year's class. He's got a great start to the '09 class already. All Texas kids, so hopefully no one switches.


Someone summarized on hornfans.

QB- Gilbert (Rivals #2)
RB- Whaley (Rivals #9)
WR- Timmons (Rivals #10)
OL- Porter (Rivals #30)
OL- Kelley (Rivals #31)
DB- Davis (Rivals #15)

 

With another "Junior Day" on the 23rd, that list should grow.

 

This has the making to be a 2002-type class (VY's class). I think we still need to bring in McFarland (Rivals #2 overall prospect) and Okafor too really fill in our needs.

Unfortunately, the front on Russell Shepard doesn't look too good. I really wanted this kid and he has said all he wants is a shot at QB. I think a lot will depend on whether Pryor goes to Michigan or not, if he does, I think Shepard will commit to the Horns almost immediately.

Regardless, picking up Gilbert and Whaley is HUGE for Mack.

 

Had they signed Scott, Whaley would not have signed. I think it works out for the best in the end.

 

Whaley might outgrow the RB position. Dude is already 6'3. Tight End or Linebacker maybe.