5* DT A'Shawn Robinson flips to Alabama
5 star DT A'Shawn Robinson, the prized recruit in Texas' class, has flipped to Alabama after being committed for over a year. This should probably end all speculation on Henry Poggi. On another note, Texas probably picked the worst time to turn into a dumpster fire. A&M leaves for the SEC and Manziel wins the Heisman, and now Texas is losing its grip on in-state recruiting.
At least Texas fans have the Longhorn Network. Hope it was worth it.
OB has confirmed that A'Shawn Robinson has informed the Texas coaches in an in-home visit that he will sign with Alabama on Wednesday.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:30 PM ^
But Saban can just greyshirt some guys to fit Poggi in! Still nervous! Still nervous!
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:41 PM ^
Poggi hasn't come out and outright squashed all rumors.
We have 4 major outlets and not one can get a quote?
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:45 PM ^
Not really news, so I'll share it.....
TomVH said they don't answer any questions regarding the whole recruiting thing. So you won't get anything out of the family one way or another. Might be why the 247 guy likes to start rumors with Poggi, he knows it will have a longer life because no one will squash them.
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:51 PM ^
I'm almost positive he gave interviews on his recruitment during the H.S. all-star game week. Squashed the Alabama rumors and had some nice things to say about his peers in the U-M class.
I agree that it's strange that he hasn't publically denied the Bama buzz this time around, especially since he, you know, visited there.
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:12 PM ^
February 3rd, 2013 at 2:14 AM ^
I think most of what came out during that week was from other recruits giving information from their conversations with Poggi, not him actually talking to the media.
February 3rd, 2013 at 2:47 AM ^
Do people mean to say "quashed" when they are talking about disproving, suppressing or otherwise debunking an untrue assertion?
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February 3rd, 2013 at 3:09 AM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:25 PM ^
Offtopic even if it's a direct response to a post.
February 3rd, 2013 at 10:10 AM ^
On Scout premium, they haven't asked the Poggi family for an interview because the Poggi's don't want to keep answering the same questions over and over. It would be a huge surprise if Poggi doesn't sign with UM.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:31 PM ^
Good news.
Need moer interior lineman. Poggi and Hurst bring both needed talent and depth.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:32 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 5:33 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:34 PM ^
Poggi is/ was being recruited by Bama as a TE. Freakout re-commence.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:55 PM ^
Ah, I've fallen behind ever since we lost the steady stream of unassailable info from RDT.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:40 PM ^
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:37 PM ^
The longer they hold onto Mack Brown, the deeper the hole will go for them. If they don't want Texas A&M to pass them for many years, its time to let him go, bring in a coach that will foster a competitive and aggressive football culture, and bring Texas back.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:38 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 6:17 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 6:48 PM ^
When are you going to write another blog entry on eatacheeseburger? It's been over a year.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:42 PM ^
The problem with Mack Brown is that, just when you think his coaching career is dead and buried, he comes up with a great year. His career is like a zombie in a bad movie.
February 2nd, 2013 at 7:10 PM ^
This is gravely erroneous, there are no bad zombie movies.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:42 PM ^
Commence beginning of the end of the Poggi panic.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:42 PM ^
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February 3rd, 2013 at 4:55 AM ^
So what does that make sliced bread? Chopped liver?
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:49 PM ^
he knows how to move on after Poggi told him no. . .
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:50 PM ^
do they want him in a AJ Williams / pass blocking TE kind of way?
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:50 PM ^
Texas finished with a better record than UM this season. If they are a "dumpster fire" what does that make Michigan?
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:00 PM ^
We played a much more diffucult schedule. With all the in-state talent and reach into west coast and various parts of the South, there's no excuse for Texas. Imagine if McCoy doesn't get hurt on the first play back in 09. Texas probably wins and Mack isn't on such a hot seat. Still, OU has been to Texas what OSU was to us under Tressell. Remember when McFarland's mom said she was so put off by Brown that she told her son OU would be a better fit? I don't think UT goes the RR route. They just need some fresh young blood in there. Maybe Manny Diaz gets promoted? Young guy, minority so maybe he connects a little better with the kids he's recruiting?
February 3rd, 2013 at 4:20 AM ^
Decline versus ascension.
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:02 PM ^
Why is this flamebait?
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:03 PM ^
lol....Texas' schedule wasn't even close to ours in terms in difficulty. Their OOC was Wyomind, Ole Miss, and New Mexico; their conference schedule was maybe the same as ours
February 2nd, 2013 at 9:02 PM ^
Wyoming. No D.
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:05 PM ^
Texas:
2010: 5-7
2011: 8-5
2012: 9-4
Michigan in the same period:
2010: 7-6
2011: 11-2
2012: 8-5
And considering the comparison of recruiting classes and expectation of fans at the time, I think you can fairly say that Texas fans are much more disappointed about the state of their program. Michigan is coming from a much different place than Texas the past 3 years.
February 2nd, 2013 at 6:59 PM ^
Look at our schedules, first off, and compare losses.
Second, they've got a coach that (while once great) seems to be losing his grip on the team and in-state dominance of recruiting. In the past they always got who they wanted as far as Texas recruiting; this year, they've completely crumbled.
Finally, we were a dumpster fire.. two years ago. Now we clearly are rebuilding under a new coach both on the field and in recruiting. This comparison is baseless.
P.S. They lost by 40 to their biggest rival.
February 2nd, 2013 at 8:18 PM ^
Regardless of who had the better 9-4 season, the Texas program is still in excellent shape. The Texas A&M is better talk is not unlike the MSU is better argument. It COULD come true (like it did in basketball wrt to UM vs MSU - for a decade or so), but there's a lot of history to overcome. Texas is still going to have one of the top 5 most talented teams in the country. Mac Brown has obviously struggled, but it's nothing close to a "dumpster fire"
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:52 PM ^
Sumlin is not going to be there long term. There is a very good chance he will be in the NFL after next season. He had alot of schools looking at him and the extension he signed will do nothing to stop that.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:52 PM ^
Texas will be back at some point, but I really don't see it happening with Mack at the helm.
February 2nd, 2013 at 5:54 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 6:02 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 6:35 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 7:01 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 6:38 PM ^
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February 2nd, 2013 at 7:42 PM ^
If Vanderdoes doesn't go to ND, expect a UCLA commit.