40 Acres Sports http://www.40acressports.com 40 Acres Sports brings you all the latest news and info related to all Longhorn sports. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:26:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en 40AcresSportshttp://feedburner.google.com Video: Mack Brown discusses the newly signed 2010 recruiting class http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/video-mack-brown-discusses-the-newly-signed-2010-recruiting-class/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/video-mack-brown-discusses-the-newly-signed-2010-recruiting-class/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:26:00 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=9029 Probably my favorite press conference every year, Texas head coach Mack Brown is finally able to talk about the incoming recruits and sits down and goes over film of each one of them. Great to hear him talk about the entire incoming class and about the strengths of each player. Definitely worth your time to watch the entire thing:

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/video-mack-brown-discusses-the-newly-signed-2010-recruiting-class/feed/ Photos of UT recruits from National Signing Day http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/photos-of-ut-recruits-from-national-signing-day/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/photos-of-ut-recruits-from-national-signing-day/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:38:39 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=9020 Some great photos of the future Longhorns making their college choice official yesterday. The photos of Taylor Bible from Inside Texas are awesome. His choice of a Texas fishing/hunting choice is perfect if you heard how country he is during Under Armour game interviews. Check out a selection of the photos below:

Reggie Wilson

Reggie Wilson

Darius Terrell

Darius Terrell

Jackson Jeffcoat

Jackson Jeffcoat

Tevin Jackson & Adrian Phillips

Tevin Jackson & Adrian Phillips

Taylor Bible

Taylor Bible

Be sure to head over to Inside Texas, Statesman.com, and DallasNews.com for more photos of these recruits and all the future Horns.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/04/photos-of-ut-recruits-from-national-signing-day/feed/ Video: Mack Brown talks National Signing Day with ESPNU http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/video-mack-brown-talks-national-signing-day-with-espnu/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/video-mack-brown-talks-national-signing-day-with-espnu/#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:03:43 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=9018 Texas head coach Mack Brown talks to ESPNU about the incredible haul of recruits he brought in today and about Garrett Gilbert replacing Colt McCoy. Watch…

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/video-mack-brown-talks-national-signing-day-with-espnu/feed/ Letters of Intent roll in on National Signing Day http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/letters-of-intent-roll-in-on-national-signing-day/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/letters-of-intent-roll-in-on-national-signing-day/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:14:32 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8993 The first Wednesday of every February is the big one for recruitniks. National Signing Day is the first day high school seniors can sign their National Letter of Intent to play college football. A Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a player and a school so more changing their mind or flip flopping after their name is on the paper.

The Texas Longhorns don’t expect any big news, they got their big fish last Friday, but this is the day when the members of the Horns’ fantastic 2010 recruiting class can make it truly official. Three players are already enrolled and on campus, so 25 22 young men will be faxing in their letters today.

We’ll have updates throughout the day as the letters come in on Twitter at @40AcresSports and here on this page. Most of the action should take place in the morning so stay tuned.

Confirmed* Letters of Intent

Spring Enrollees

Updates…

RT @InsideTexas: Aaron Benson has signed his Letter of Intent to play for Texas. 12 to go. #ut (8:25am)

DE Greg Daniels, LB Tevin Jackson & DB Adrian Phillips are in. Daniels came up in recent decommit rumors so good to see his LOI in. #ut (8:40am)

According to @InsideTexas, record setting Cayuga RB Traylon Shead has sent in his LOI. #ut (9:10am)

RT @gkketch: Breaking news in recruiting. Multiple outlets have Dallas Skyline LB Corey Nelson signing with OU instead of Texas A&M today (9:25am)

RT @gkketch: Just spoke with Fort Worth WR Darius White and he told me that he’s signing and faxing to Texas as I type. 19 of 25 confirmed. (9:30am)

Only a few guys left to sign. A little nervous that Jackson Jeffcoat and out of state ATH Demarco Cobbs are 2 of them. #UT (9:37am)

RT @gkketch: 24 of the 25 commitments for Texas have signed and faxed in their letters. We’re only waiting on DeMarco Cobbs, who signs a … (10:44am)

RT @jeff_howe: Just talked with Demarco Cobbs. He has signed and sent his LOI to #ut. Texas has now signed all 25 verbal commitments. #ut (11:20am)

*Information on confirmed LOI from Orangebloods.com and Inside Texas.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/02/03/letters-of-intent-roll-in-on-national-signing-day/feed/ Link: Video of 5-star DE Jackson Jeffcoat committing to Texas http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/31/link-video-of-5-star-de-jackson-jeffcoat-committing-to-texas/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/31/link-video-of-5-star-de-jackson-jeffcoat-committing-to-texas/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:17:26 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8986 No embed available, but the Dallas Morning News has posted the video of Plano West defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat making his commit to the Texas Longhorns. On the video Jackson makes his announcement, answers a couple of questions, and then they talk to his coach and his dad.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/31/link-video-of-5-star-de-jackson-jeffcoat-committing-to-texas/feed/ Game Day Live: Texas vs. Baylor http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/30/game-day-live-texas-vs-baylor/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/30/game-day-live-texas-vs-baylor/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:08:31 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8977 Follow along live with 40 Acres Sports on Twitter and below for our thoughts and analysis during today’s Texas game versus Baylor on the Big 12 Network. We’ll be live right around tip so join us to discuss the game at 3:00pm Saturday.

Feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ‘em!

3:15
Brian: 

Texas vs Baylor game actually going to be on TV on time since OU/Neb game got delayed. Tipping off now.

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:15 Brian
3:15
Brian: 

Same starting lineup as most of the season. Balbay, Bradley, James, Mason, and Pittman.

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:15 Brian
3:15
Brian: 

At the 12:19 mark we have our 1st whistle in bout 7 mins. We’ll take the 16 min TO. Both teams, particularly the big men, are dead tired.

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:15 Brian
3:16
Brian: 

Balbay and Mason only starters on floor for Texas at 12 minute mark.

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:16 Brian
3:16
Brian: 

1st hafl, 12 minutes left: Texas 15, Baylor 17

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:16 Brian
3:25
Twitter
40acressports: 

Two bad turnovers by Jai Lucas. Can’t afford to have those from your PG. #UT

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:25 40acressports
3:26
Brian: 

Make that 3 turnovers in a row for Jai Lucas. He might not see the floor again today.

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:26 Brian
3:37
Brian: 

Other than James and Gary Johnson, the other forwards for this team are awful on offense. Wangmene has missed several from point blank in a row.
Saturday January 30, 2010 3:37 Brian
3:37
Twitter
doylerd: 

Horns really struggling vs the Baylor zone. Just 10-28 from the floor. #Longhorns

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:37 doylerd
3:44
Twitter
40acressports: 

Gary Johnson drawing a lot of contact on shots but no calls. #UT

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:44 40acressports
3:46
Twitter
40acressports: 

Horns go to halftime with an awful last 10 minutes of bad ballhandling, shooting & defense. Trail Baylor 38-29. #UT

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:46 40acressports
3:47
Brian: 

Halftime: Texas 29, Baylor 38

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:47 Brian
3:51
Twitter
40acressports: 

NFL Network just use Chris Johnson to prove Dexter McCluser size point. Johnson is 3 inches taller, 40 lbs heavier than McCluster. #NFL

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:51 40acressports
3:55
Twitter
mikefinger: 

Jordan Hamilton (2 mins, 0-3 FGs, 1 to) and Jai Lucas (2 mins, 3 tos) epitomized the #UT first half. This team is deep, but deep in what?

Saturday January 30, 2010 3:55 mikefinger
4:18
Twitter
40acressports: 

Horns with just a bit of momentum here 6 minutes into 2nd half. #UT has cut lead to 7.

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:18 40acressports
4:35
Twitter
40acressports: 

Back to back buckets for Dex pulls the Longhorns within 2. Texas trails 52-50 with 8:40 left. #UT

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:35 40acressports
4:37
Brian: 

Avery Bradley for 3! Texas within 1 point.

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:37 Brian
4:39
Twitter
doylerd: 

Horns have trimmed a 14 point Baylor lead to 1, 54-53 with 7 to play. Avery Bradley has come alive w 9 2nd half points. #Longhorns

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:39 doylerd
4:39
Twitter
mikefinger: 

#UT has cut a 14-pt deficit to 54-53 w 7:10 left. Avery Bradley is playing some serious defense.

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:39 mikefinger
4:39
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

I’d still get Jordan Hamilton in the game again for a heat check. #ut #horns #hookem

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:39 ChipBrownOB
4:45
Twitter
40acressports: 

Damion James 2nd chance on his 17th rebound gives the Horns their first lead since early. #UT up over baylor 57-56

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:45 40acressports
4:51
Twitter
40acressports: 

Whoa. On replay Baylor’s Dunn sure looked like he did that on purpose. Looks Brown right in the eye and then elbows him direct in face. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:51 40acressports
4:53
Twitter
40acressports: 

WTF was Balbay doing? No rush and ignored several open players on that inbounds play. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:53 40acressports
4:55
Twitter
40acressports: 

With Dunn out for Baylor, that let’s Bradley & Balbay take turns working on Tweety Carter. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:55 40acressports
4:55
Brian: 

3:17 left. Texas 57, Baylor 57

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:55 Brian
4:57
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

If Bradley is the only one who will attempt an outside shot, give Jordan Hamilton a chance. Hamilton can guard Anthony Johnson. #ut #horns

Saturday January 30, 2010 4:57 ChipBrownOB
5:03
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Then coach him not to. RT @pat_daniel: @chipbrownob the problem with hamilton is he’s a black hole. he shoots everytime he gets the ball

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:03 ChipBrownOB
5:04
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

That’s why J’Covan Brown has to be on the floor at least 20-25 mins per game. The guy’s a baller. #ut #horns

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:04 ChipBrownOB
5:06
Twitter
40acressports: 

42.1 left. Baylor down by 1 and going to the FT line. Bradley missed 3 straight open 3s. Balbay just fouled out. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:06 40acressports
5:08
Twitter
40acressports: 

#ut back up 1 with 32.9 left after Damion James hits 2 free throws.

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:08 40acressports
5:08
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Big free throws from Damion James. Here comes Texas’ defensive lineup, minus D.Balbay, who has fouled out. UT up 63-62 with 32 secs left.

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:08 ChipBrownOB
5:14
Brian: 

End of regulation: Texas 64, Baylor 64

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:14 Brian
5:14
Twitter
40acressports: 

Baylor desperate 3 and no one underneath it but Bears. They put back the miss so we’re going to overtime. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:14 40acressports
5:16
Twitter
mikefinger: 

Baylor’s Anthony Jones goes Lorenzo Charles to force OT at Erwin Center.

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:16 mikefinger
5:20
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

This is why you miss Jordan Hamilton right now. The guy wants the shot. Only J’Covan Brown right now wants the shot. #ut #horns

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:20 ChipBrownOB
5:21
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Big bucket by Dex right there.

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:21 ChipBrownOB
5:22
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Ekpe Udoh is ballin’ for Baylor. He has brought a swagger to the table for the Bears. #baylor #bu

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:22 ChipBrownOB
5:26
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas down 4 with 72 seconds left. Damion James going to the line. Baylor just lost Best post gut to fouls. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:26 40acressports
5:30
Twitter
40acressports: 

2 ft’s by James then he and Mason force turnover. James’ breakaway slam makes it 2 pt deficit with 42.3 left. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:30 40acressports
5:30
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Texas found ways defensively to win games against Michigan State and Texas A&M. Can UT do it again?

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:30 ChipBrownOB
5:31
Twitter
40acressports: 

Breakdown in full court press forces James to foul out. #ut

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:31 40acressports
5:36
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Anyone think Rick Barnes, the coach who refuses to talk about offense, can go Zen and get guys to make FTs? Didn’t think so. #ut #horns

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:36 ChipBrownOB
5:42
Twitter
ChipBrownOB: 

Now Barnes puts Jordan Hamilton in. Wow. Ballgame. Baylor wins in OT, first win in Austin since 1998. #ut #horns #hookem

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:42 ChipBrownOB
5:42
Twitter
40acressports: 

1.2 left. Bradley gets great look at a 3 to send the game into a 2nd OT but it bounces out. #UT falls to Baylor 80-77.

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:42 40acressports
5:43
Brian: 

Final score: Texas 77, Baylor 80

Saturday January 30, 2010 5:43 Brian
5:43
 

 

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]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/30/game-day-live-texas-vs-baylor/feed/ Video: Jordan Hicks picks Texas http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/video-jordan-hicks-picks-texas/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/video-jordan-hicks-picks-texas/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:52:29 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8971 ScoutingOhio.com has posted video of Jordan Hicks’ commitment announcement from earlier today. You can see Jordan’s coach heaping praise on the young man and then watch as he pulls a Texas Longhorn cap from under the table. He then answers questions from reporters, including an idiotic one asking him about turning his back on Ohio State. Watch…

Congratulations to what appears to be a level-headed young man on choosing the good guys. Welcome to the 40 Acres.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/video-jordan-hicks-picks-texas/feed/ Ohio LB Jordan Hicks commits to Texas http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/ohio-lb-jordan-hicks-commits-to-texas/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/ohio-lb-jordan-hicks-commits-to-texas/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:46:24 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8961 For the second time today, a 5-star defender has chosen the Texas Longhorns. Stud Ohio linebacker Jordan Hicks has announced he’s headed to Texas. He chose the Horns over Ohio State and Florida.

Add another one to the incredible 2010 Texas commit list.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/ohio-lb-jordan-hicks-commits-to-texas/feed/ Jackson Jeffcoat commits to Texas Longhorns http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/jackson-jeffcoat-commits-to-texas-longhorns/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/jackson-jeffcoat-commits-to-texas-longhorns/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:17:04 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8952 It’s official. Plano West 5-star defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat has committed to the Texas Longhorns. He chose the Horns over Oklahoma and Houston. Congrats to Jackson and welcome to the 40!

He’s been added to the 2010 commit list.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/jackson-jeffcoat-commits-to-texas-longhorns/feed/ Live coverage of Jeffcoat and Hicks announcements http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/live-coverage-of-jeffcoat-and-hicks-announcements/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/live-coverage-of-jeffcoat-and-hicks-announcements/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:47:26 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8946 Follow along live with 40 Acres Sports on Twitter and below for beat by beat coverage of the two big recruits making their commitments today. We’ll have breaking news and our thoughts during today’s Jackson Jeffcoat and Jordan Hicks press conferences. Things start early with Jeffcoat’s announcement from Plano West High School at 10am. We’ll be live here and on Twitter so join us to discuss the next Longhorn greats.

Feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ‘em!

From Jeffcoat’s announcement…

9:39
Brian: 

Weclome. Jeffcoat announcement coming up soon. Stay tuned…

Friday January 29, 2010 9:39 Brian
9:40
Brian: 

Please share any live TV or radio sources covering the commits that you find so others can join in.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:40 Brian
9:44
[Comment From treytrey: ] 

what time?

Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 trey
9:44
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Thoughts on the SI report that he is a Horn?

Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 Matt
9:44
[Comment From MalcolmMalcolm: ] 

Thanks for providing this service—it’s all very exciting!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 Malcolm
9:44
Twitter
KenGoe: 

RT @slmandel: RT @SI_24Seven: Elite DE jeffcoat to pick Texas over Oklahoma http://bit.ly/bwXAv0

Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 KenGoe
9:44
Twitter
sammybjr79: 

RT @UT_Longhorns: Official >> Plano West DE Jackson jeffcoat will announce college choice this morning: http://bit.ly/ccmCy1

Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 sammybjr79
9:45
Brian: 

@Trey: Jeffcoat press conf starts at 10 central. Hicks is at 11:30am CST

Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Brian
9:45
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

boomer sooner

Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Clarke
9:45
Brian: 

Welcome Clarke. It’s 9:45 and OU STILL SUCKS!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Brian
9:46
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

i hope both jeffcoast and hicks p!!ick Texas

Friday January 29, 2010 9:46 Guest
9:46
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

except when stealing texas’s top players

Friday January 29, 2010 9:46 Clarke
9:47
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

I hope they both come to Texas and become stars.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Matt
9:47
Brian: 

@Clarke. OU has actually really struggled in Texas this year. Good class nationally but they need Texas kids to compete.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Brian
9:47
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

did you hear we got nelson from a@m… aww those poor suckas

Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Clarke
9:47
Brian: 

haha. Yeah I heard rumor about NElson. Also heard he is visiting USC soon.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Brian
9:47
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

hell yeah!!! OU still sucks!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Guest
9:49
Matt: 

Lane will buy him a new car and he will be a Trojan!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Matt
9:49
Brian: 

Live video: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/subindex/community/chat

Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Brian
9:49
[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ] 

This is a insane class!!! OMG! It has to go down as one of Mack’s finest!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 The RobFather
9:49
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

i agree brian not great in texas this yr but still top 5… I was really surprised with darius white committing to you guys

Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Clarke
9:49
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

espn already has nelson committed to ou

Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Clarke
9:51
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

Do Hiocks and Jeffcoat know each other? Would JJ coming attract Hicks?

Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Chris
9:51
Brian: 

I imagine Hicks has already made up his mind. Too late to flip now but rumors are already strong for Texas.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Brian
9:51
Brian: 

Though I’m sure Hicks and Jeffcoat met somewhere on recruiting trail

Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Brian
9:52
Matt: 

I think they want this to be a Longhorn recruiting Christmas

Friday January 29, 2010 9:52 Matt
9:53
Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 
9:53
Brian: 

Eeek… Dallas Fox having trouble iwth live feed

Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Brian
9:53
[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ] 

He and his family handled the whole process with complete class…..we are very lucky!!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 The RobFather
9:53
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

brian i went to thatlink but only hear sound.. is that what you are getting

Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Clarke
9:53
[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ] 

oh there we go

Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Clarke
9:55
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

F. I’M ON A MAC. CAN’T GET IT

Friday January 29, 2010 9:55 Chris
9:55
Brian: 

We’ll keep you in the loop Chris.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:55 Brian
9:56
Brian: 

The setup in the Plano West gym is ready…

Friday January 29, 2010 9:56 Brian
9:56
Friday January 29, 2010 9:56 
9:57
[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ] 

Even though he is listed as a DE….Madd Dog and his genetics could move him a little more inside…

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 The RobFather
9:57
Twitter
shea_dog: 

Huge recruiting day for Texas as 5 star DE Jackson jeffcoat and 5 star LB Jordan Hicks announce soon! Hook ‘em.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 shea_dog
9:57
Twitter
DavidKoger: 

Getting ready to watch the jeffcoat announcement….starting to think I’m too interested in recruiting.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 DavidKoger
9:57
Twitter
j_lantz: 

I am a dork. Thank you @aTrubow for the link to watch the livestream of the jeffcoat signing!

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 j_lantz
9:57
Twitter
VypeDFW: 

@ jeffcoat announcement

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 VypeDFW
9:57
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

thanks

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Chris
9:57
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 

Feels like Christmas Eve and ready to unwrap a present:)

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Mike
9:57
Brian: 

Jeffcoat and his family have arrived.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Brian
9:58
[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ] 

He has the Hat trick!!!….

Friday January 29, 2010 9:58 The RobFather
9:58
Friday January 29, 2010 9:58 
9:59
Twitter
texasbuzztap: 

Bevo Beat >> First jeffcoat, then Hicks http://bit.ly/9E2baj

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 texasbuzztap
9:59
Twitter
texasbuzztap: 

Bevo Beat >> jeffcoat to Texas? http://bit.ly/cMbm5w

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 texasbuzztap
9:59
Twitter
radiohelmet: 

c’mon jeffcoat. choose the good guys

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 radiohelmet
9:59
[Comment From lueyluey: ] 

nervous

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 luey
9:59
Brian: 

Yep. I’m nervous too. Despite the rumors.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 Brian
9:59
Brian: 

Jackson has picked up the mic.Thanking his parents.

Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 Brian
10:00
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

this whol hat thing is out of control. what happened to the days when they just called the coach and that was it?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Chris
10:00
Brian: 

@Chris. He reportedly has already called the coaches.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian
10:00
Brian: 

@Chris. As long as you don’t do the fake out thing I don’t mind.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian
10:00
[Comment From MykletMyklet: ] 

Any way anyone know that we can watch it

Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Myklet
10:00
Brian: 

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/subindex/community/chat

Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian
10:01
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

I guess I’m just surpirsed a kid who comes from such a grounded background would put on a show, that’s all. Maybe I’m just nervous.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Chris
10:01
Brian: 

Not a show at all Chris. He’s very quietly thanking people right now.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Brian
10:01
Brian: 

In fact, I’m not sure the people in the gym can even hear him.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Brian
10:02
[Comment From KendallKendall: ] 

I have a mac and it wont even let me download anything to watch it. Any Ideas?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Kendall
10:02
[Comment From BenBen: ] 

The kid hasn’t said anything for months. This is nothing compared to some of the other crazy commitments.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Ben
10:02
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

this will be awesome

Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Chris
10:02
Brian: 

Jackson getting the crowd fired up with a Wolfpack chant.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Brian
10:02
[Comment From MountainJewMountainJew: ] 

The fox video isn’t working at all. I think that everyone has overloaded it. Thanks for keeping us updated

Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 MountainJew
10:03
Brian: 

It’s working for me. Barely.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian
10:03
Brian: 

Here it comes…

Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian
10:03
Brian: 

He is thanking UH and Oklahoma.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian
10:03
Brian: 

Jackson is going to be a longhorn!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian
10:04
[Comment From mykletmyklet: ] 

NIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 myklet
10:04
[Comment From CrawforceCrawforce: ] 

Is his pick official?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Crawforce
10:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Score

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Guest
10:04
[Comment From lueyluey: ] 

HOOK EM!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 luey
10:04
Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 
10:04
[Comment From ChrisChris: ] 

Thanks for the updates guys

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Chris
10:04
[Comment From CallieCallie: ] 

WE GOT HIM!!!! ITS OFFICIAL!! HOOK EM!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Callie
10:05
Twitter
brianlosoya: 

JACKSON jeffcoat CHOSE TEXAS!!!!!! TEXAS FIGHT!!!!! I can smell the National Championships already! Next to Jordan Hicks!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 brianlosoya
10:05
Twitter
jdturnerTX: 

Former Dallas Cowboy Jim jeffcoat’s son, Jackson jeffcoat, 5* DE from Plano West, has committed to Texas.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 jdturnerTX
10:05
Twitter
IsabellaFerraro: 

Just announced at Plano West Senior High: Jackson jeffcoat will be playing football for UT in the fall!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 IsabellaFerraro
10:05
Twitter
aphares210: 

RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30 CST.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 aphares210
10:05
Twitter
randysumner: 

RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land #2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 randysumner
10:05
Twitter
cwhite04: 

RT @thatsean: RT @gkketch: Plano West five-star DE Jackson jeffcoat has announced that he has committed to play for #Texas. Next up, Jordan Hicks…

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 cwhite04
10:05
Twitter
wfullerton: 

RT: @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 wfullerton
10:05
Twitter
ericlatcham: 

RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30 CST.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 ericlatcham
10:05
Twitter
MMeltonUT: 

RT @gkketch Plano West five-star DE Jackson jeffcoat has announced that he has committed to play for #Texas. Next up, Jordan Hicks…

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 MMeltonUT
10:05
Twitter
CraigKirby: 

@slmandel Yep, jeffcoat to texas.. just watched the video. I guess he wants to be a loser for life.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 CraigKirby
10:05
Twitter
dctf: 

Jackson jeffcoat, the #1 DE in nation will wear the Burnt Orange in his college career.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 dctf
10:05
Twitter
skhanjr: 

RT @texashsfootball: Plano West DE Jackson jeffcoat, #1 Defensive recuit in the country commits to… the Texas Longhorns

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 skhanjr
10:05
Twitter
jfoster640: 

Yes! (sorry but this is a big one for my #Horns!)RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 jfoster640
10:05
Twitter
davidgiesberg: 

RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 davidgiesberg
10:05
Twitter
speedye: 

Jackson jeffcoat to TEXAS!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 speedye
10:05
Brian: 

Jackson now answering questions from the media.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 Brian
10:06
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

yayay!!!!!!!! hook em horns!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:06 Guest
10:07
Brian: 

Jackson says he felt most comfortable at Texas

Friday January 29, 2010 10:07 Brian
10:07
[Comment From guestguest: ] 

F YA!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:07 guest
10:08
Brian: 

Coaches did not promise him any playing time but told him he should be able to come in and contribute right away.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:08 Brian
10:09
Friday January 29, 2010 10:09 
10:09
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 

Welcome to the 40 Acres Mr. Jeffcoat! You will join a long line of great DL at UT.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:09 Mike
10:10
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

whats the news on Hicks?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Guest
10:10
Brian: 

Jackson is done answering questions. Now it’s photo time.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Brian
10:10
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 

Isn’t Hicks supposed to announce at 10:30 CST?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Josh
10:10
[Comment From HenryHenry: ] 

great news!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Henry
10:10
[Comment From JoshJosh: ] 

anyone know where to watch hicks decision online?

Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Josh
10:11
Twitter
nichepro99: 

Jackson jeffcoat to play college football for Texas: The announcement comes just days before National Signing Day … http://bit.ly/8XOHJq

Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 nichepro99
10:11
Brian: 

@Josh: Hicks is at 11:30 CST

Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 Brian
10:11
Clarke: 

well should be a good ou texas match up next yr

Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 Clarke
10:11
[Comment From TMCTMC: ] 

awesome…Hook’em Horns

Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 TMC
10:12
Brian: 

Rumors are very good surrounding Hicks. Orangebloods’ Geoff Ketchum was more confident about Hicks than Jeffcoat last night.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Brian
10:12
[Comment From AaronAaron: ] 

One down one to go!!! Hook’em from Denver.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Aaron
10:12
[Comment From HenryHenry: ] 

yeah, next year should be pretty interesting for UT

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Henry
10:12
Clarke: 

have to give ou the nod with experience at qb

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Clarke
10:12
Brian: 

Fox live feed has switched back to the cold and rain.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Brian
10:12
[Comment From HenryHenry: ] 

thats great to hear. Hook ‘Em from Macau China!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Henry
10:13
Twitter
nathantevans: 

@tweetlesswonder Mack and Muschamp out-wooed the Coogs and Sooners for 5-star recruit, Jackson jeffcoat. Congrats. #texasobliterate

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 nathantevans
10:13
Twitter
N2theizzO: 

JACKSON jeffcoat! HELL YEAH!! #hookem #Texas

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 N2theizzO
10:13
Twitter
StarLocalSports: 

Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas: Plano West senior defensive end Jackson jeffcoat put months of speculation to r… http://bit.ly/c3EPS6

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 StarLocalSports
10:13
Twitter
SeseRocks: 

@ChrisObie Jackson jeffcoat is a Longhorn!!! Bring on Hicks……Hook Em!! #ut

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 SeseRocks
10:13
Twitter
JesseNgoo: 

Embarrassment of riches. RT @HookEmFans: Jackson jeffcoat is coming to UT!

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 JesseNgoo
10:13
Twitter
bspinn: 

RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 nat’l prospect on ESPNU 150.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 bspinn
10:13
Twitter
HHornets: 

RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 nat’l prospect on ESPNU 150.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 HHornets
10:13
Twitter
MartinGarza: 

Jackson jeffcoat to become a Longhorn! Big addition to incoming class (and loss for sooners) #Hookem

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 MartinGarza
10:13
Twitter
hockeynightdoc: 

RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat puts on the burnt orange cap and flashes the Horns: #UT http://yfrog.com/4i8abp

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 hockeynightdoc
10:13
Twitter
RossLucksinger: 

Texas lands jeffcoat. Instead of trashing the other school, jeffcoat’s twin sister takes OU hat (she’s going to play hoops for them). Class.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 RossLucksinger
10:13
Twitter
aTrubow: 

As reported, Jackson jeffcoat, the No. 1 recruit in the Statesma’s Fabulous 55, committed to #ut. http://tinyurl.com/oomcsa #horns #hookem

Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 aTrubow
10:17
Brian: 

Thanks guys for joining us… We’ll be back for another one around 11:30 this morning for the Jordan Hicks press conference.

Friday January 29, 2010 10:17 Brian
10:19
 

 

From Hicks’ announcement…

11:08
Brian: 

Site is having trouble right now. Be sure to tune in to are twitter feed at http://twitter.com/40acressports

Friday January 29, 2010 11:08 Brian
11:10
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

does anyone have a video link for this announcement?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 ryan
11:10
[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ] 

Where can I watch the video of the Jackson Jeffcoat committ?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 RickTex
11:10
Brian: 

@Rick. If I find something I’ll post it. I’m sure Fox DFW will have it or someone will post it on YouTube soon enough.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 Brian
11:10
[Comment From RolandRoland: ] 

so is it at 11:30 or 12? there are conflictng reports?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 Roland
11:11
Brian: 

@Roland: Originally reported as 11:30.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Brian
11:11
[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ] 

cool, thanks Brian

Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 RickTex
11:11
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

I hope Hicks Commits to Texas!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Jason
11:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Any clue? I hope its not UF Hicks could grow into the Kindle role.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Guest
11:12
Brian: 

UT people were VERY confident on Hicks last night. Hope they’re right. We’ll find out soon. He reportedly LOVES Muschamp as much as we do.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:12 Brian
11:12
[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ] 

If I played his position I would want to be coached by Muschamp

Friday January 29, 2010 11:12 RickTex
11:14
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

Hicks would be a good player to play the role that Kindle did.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Jason
11:14
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

I know but read something that OSU insiders were confident UF would get him!!! Cant take these things are too close to call.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Guest
11:14
Brian: 

Yep. With out of state guys I’m never confident.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Brian
11:16
[Comment From RustyRusty: ] 

is there no video feed of the announcement?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:16 Rusty
11:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Agree especially if the home team made the final three. Typically location wins out regardless we have a stud class

Friday January 29, 2010 11:16 Guest
11:18
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

hey, if we dont get Hicks, we could always call C.Nelson, I heard he is jumping back and forth to different schools (maybe back at a&m now)

Friday January 29, 2010 11:18 ryan
11:18
Brian: 

@Ryan: What did you hear about Nelson. Last night rumor was that he’d flipped to OU.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:18 Brian
11:20
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

Rumors are saying he switching to OU.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 Jason
11:20
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

sounds like his “official” commitment last night was not as firm as the OU site thought, and that although he may be leaning that way, he has not made anything official

Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 ryan
11:20
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

http://www.ouinsider.com/news/story.php?article=4166

Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 ryan
11:20
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Brain is your prediction UT for Hicks? I know what was said last night but sometimes these kids tell coaches what they want to hear.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 Guest
11:21
Brian: 

Yeah I think Hicks is headed to Texas. I’m sure UF and Ohio State have been working him all day though so you never know.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:21 Brian
11:24
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

If Hicks commits to Texas, when will he enroll. I remember hearing something while back that he was talking to all 3 schools about enrolling early.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 Jason
11:24
Brian: 

@Jason: THe only school Hicks can still be an early enrollee at is OSU. Too late for either Texas or Florida.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 Brian
11:24
Twitter
memereview: 

jordan hicks http://bit.ly/95lV1p

Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 memereview
11:24
Twitter
40acressports: 

Our site is chugging right now, try this link for our live open thread on hicks commitment announcement: http://bit.ly/ayLJ7q #UT

Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 40acressports
11:25
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Any Video links?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:25 Matt
11:26
Twitter
gkketch: 

Recruiting dominance like I’ve never seen before: Texas has 8 of the top 10 prospects in the state and the entire top five.Mack is rolling.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:26 gkketch
11:27
Brian: 

Direct link to this thread guys since the site is chugging: http://bit.ly/ayLJ7q please share

Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 Brian
11:27
[Comment From jasonjason: ] 

what do you think Ketch?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 jason
11:27
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

I have a odd feeling that he’s going to stay close to home. I still hope he commits to TEXAS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 Jason
11:28
Brian: 

@Jason: Ketch was more confident last night on Hicks than Jeffcoat. Called Hicks 99% sure.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:28 Brian
11:29
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

Thanks

Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Jason
11:29
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Is the announcement streaming live any where?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Matt
11:29
[Comment From KnapperKnapper: ] 

Will the Jeffcoat signing affect Hicks?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Knapper
11:30
Brian: 

Haven’t found any links Matt.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:30 Brian
11:31
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Thanks Brian

Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Matt
11:31
[Comment From Kyle in AustinKyle in Austin: ] 

It MAY have affected Hicks a week ago, but if Hicks didn’t know where he was going he wouldn’t have called a press conference today. What Jeffcoat did TODAY had no impact.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Kyle in Austin
11:31
[Comment From CallieCallie: ] 

I like these thoughts. http://www.burntorangenation.com/2010/1/29/1283088/jordan-hicks-announcement-thread

Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Callie
11:31
[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ] 

Guys, have we got a true confirmed time on Hicks’ commitment proceedings? ESPN is reporting a different time than what we see here at the 40, and elsewhere.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 HornDomination
11:32
Brian: 

@HornDomination: His mom and sis are already in the gym. Can’t be too long for now.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:32 Brian
11:32
[Comment From GatorGator: ] 

Hicks = Gator

Friday January 29, 2010 11:32 Gator
11:33
Brian: 

So you’re saying you’re Hicks?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Brian
11:33
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

reporter live at the announcement with tweets - http://twitter.com/MikeDyer

Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 ryan
11:33
[Comment From EddieEddie: ] 

12:30ET seems pretty universal

Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Eddie
11:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Gator=dumbass

Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Guest
11:34
Brian: 

Ohio State reporter saying it’ll be Texas: http://twitter.com/marcushartman/status/8376434644

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Brian
11:34
[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ] 

Thanks, Brian.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 HornDomination
11:34
[Comment From bigup2dahornsbigup2dahorns: ] 

so, no video on this? espnU?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 bigup2dahorns
11:34
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

Rumors saying He’s Commiting to TEXAS!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Jason
11:34
[Comment From GatorGator: ] 

dumbass = me

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Gator
11:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

TEXAS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Guest
11:34
Brian: 

Hicks is in the building

Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Brian
11:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

FIGHT

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Guest
11:35
[Comment From anonanon: ] 

FIGHT!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 anon
11:35
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Are you there Brian?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Matt
11:35
[Comment From CallieCallie: ] 

@Brian, where are you watching this?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Callie
11:35
Brian: 

Not watchig. Following various tweets and message boards.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Brian
11:35
[Comment From bungholebunghole: ] 

I can’t find live coverage anywhere???

Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 bunghole
11:36
[Comment From mpbmpb: ] 

http://twitter.com/MikeDyer is there

Friday January 29, 2010 11:36 mpb
11:36
[Comment From hookembrianhookembrian: ] 

Yet another way in which Texas is superior to Ohio

Friday January 29, 2010 11:36 hookembrian
11:37
[Comment From GatorGator: ] 

Confirmed Hicks is a Longhorn

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Gator
11:37
[Comment From MillwoodMillwood: ] 

Drake Bomber to Texas?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Millwood
11:37
[Comment From notderkanotderka: ] 

i like mack brown.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 notderka
11:37
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Pimping the Burnt Orange ….Holla

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Guest
11:37
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

confirmed where gator?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 ryan
11:37
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

HICKS TO TEXAS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Jason
11:37
Brian: 

Hicks’ coaches talking about him now.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Brian
11:38
Brian: 

Hicks speaking now..

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Brian
11:38
[Comment From HOOKSHOOKS: ] 

HOOKEM!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 HOOKS
11:38
[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ] 

C’mon baby!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 HornDomination
11:38
[Comment From bungholebunghole: ] 

suspense is killing me

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 bunghole
11:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Gentlemen, start thinking about what our front 7 will look like for the next couple of years. Coached by Muschamp. I think we might be decent

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Guest
11:38
[Comment From GatorGator: ] 

It’s live on WCOS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Gator
11:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

GOING TO TEXAS BABY

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Guest
11:38
[Comment From EddieEddie: ] 

1450WMOHNEWS: Bulletin: Jordan Hicks chooses Texas

Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Eddie
11:39
[Comment From mpbmpb: ] 

Ketch said TEXAS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 mpb
11:39
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Inside Texas reports Hicks is ours. http://www.insidetexas.com/

Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 Matt
11:39
[Comment From ryanryan: ] 

hook’em Jordan

Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 ryan
11:39
Brian: 

Jordan Hicks picks the Horns.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 Brian
11:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

Hook’em!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest
11:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

ahhhhhh!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest
11:40
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

HUGE DAY BABY!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Matt
11:40
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

HOOK’EM HORNS BABY

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Jason
11:40
[Comment From bungholebunghole: ] 

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 bunghole
11:40
[Comment From WhitneyWhitney: ] 

Amazing… HOOK ‘EM HORNS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Whitney
11:40
[Comment From DerkasucksDerkasucks: ] 

HICKS!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Derkasucks
11:40
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 

Wow!!! What a day for the Horns!!! This defense is going to be scary!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Mike
11:40
[Comment From JasonJason: ] 

ITS Offical JORDAN HICKS TO TEXAS

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Jason
11:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

hooray texas!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest
11:42
Twitter
thatsean: 

RT @gkketch: West Chester, OH linebacker Jordan hicks has announced that he will play for #ut. That’s UT 2nd 5-star commit of the day.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 thatsean
11:42
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Corey Nelson you want to come too?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Matt
11:42
[Comment From TexasTexas: ] 

Welcome to Austin

Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Texas
11:42
[Comment From CallieCallie: ] 

wowww. what a day!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Callie
11:42
[Comment From DudeDude: ] 

Hookem Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Dude
11:43
[Comment From guestguest: ] 

no we just need the kicker that everyone is talking about

Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 guest
11:43
[Comment From qb1012qb1012: ] 

what a freakin day! HOOK EM!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 qb1012
11:43
[Comment From bigup2dahornsbigup2dahorns: ] 

awesome day! woo hoo. derka stay calm

Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 bigup2dahorns
11:43
Twitter
gelander: 

RT @40acressports: For the 2nd time today, a 5-star defender has chosen the Longhorns. Ohio linebacker Jordan hicks picks #UT over #tOSU and #UF.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 gelander
11:44
Brian: 

@Guest: Shreveport news was reporting kicker Will Russ had committed to Texas yesterday. But nothign official yet.
Friday January 29, 2010 11:44 Brian
11:45
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 

Where are all these Scholarships going to come from? are there a lot more transfers coming?

Friday January 29, 2010 11:45 Matt
11:46
Brian: 

Brandon Collins, Marcus Davis, Dan Buckner all opened up some schollies

Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 Brian
11:46
Brian: 

I’m sure we’ll have some transfers at end of semester too

Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 Brian
11:46
[Comment From guestguest: ] 

after watching this past years NFL season, you have to have a reliable kicker. Never thought that I would hope that a kicker would close out a class, but with Lawrence gone, Texas needs him

Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 guest
11:48
Brian: 

Thanks guys for joining us. We’ll have thoughts on Jeffcoat, Hicks, and the rest of the defensive commits sometime this weekend.

Friday January 29, 2010 11:48 Brian
11:48
Brian: 

Hook em!

Friday January 29, 2010 11:48 Brian
11:48
 

 
]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/29/live-coverage-of-jeffcoat-and-hicks-announcements/feed/ Kevin Durant named to first NBA All-Star team http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/28/kevin-durant-named-to-first-nba-all-star-team/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/28/kevin-durant-named-to-first-nba-all-star-team/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:51:01 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8942 He didn’t get voted in like he should have, but Kevin Durant has been named as a reserve for the NBA All-Star game. The first of many I’m sure.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/28/kevin-durant-named-to-first-nba-all-star-team/feed/ Plano West defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat will announce college choice on Dallas TV Friday http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/plano-west-defensive-end-jackson-jeffcoat-will-announce-college-choice-on-dallas-tv-friday/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/plano-west-defensive-end-jackson-jeffcoat-will-announce-college-choice-on-dallas-tv-friday/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:58:37 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8929 Friday is going to be a busy day for fans of the Texas Longhorns.

According to Dallas sports reporter Mike Doocy, 5-star defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat will announce his choice live on Dallas’ Fox affiliate live on Friday. Linebacker Jordan Hicks will also make his decision known that day.

Jackson is the son of former Dallas Cowboy Jim Jeffcoat, who is currently a coach at the University of Houston. Texas, Oklahoma, and Houston are Jeffcoat’s three finalist with most believing. Jeffcoat will be choosing between the Sooners and the Longhorns. The Jeffcoat family has, as expected, handled the entire process very professionally. No press conferences, rumors, or other BS. They have followed their plan and thoughtfully considered all their options.

Jackson has his dad at Houston and his twin sister is headed to OU, but still Texas reportedly has remained at or near the top of his list. Longhorn fans have to feel good about their chances. Despite family pulling him towards his other finalists, the Horns are rumored to be the young man’s favorite.

Update: According to Orangebloods.com, Jeffcoat will make the announcement from his high school gym at 10am Friday. (Jan. 28. 12:32pm)

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/plano-west-defensive-end-jackson-jeffcoat-will-announce-college-choice-on-dallas-tv-friday/feed/ Game Day Live: Texas vs. Texas Tech http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/game-day-live-texas-vs-texas-tech/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/game-day-live-texas-vs-texas-tech/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:25:59 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8916 Follow along live with 40 Acres Sports on Twitter and below for our thoughts and analysis during tonight’s conference basketball match-up on ESPNU. We’ll be live right around tipoff for Texas versus Texas Tech so join us to discuss the game at 8:00pm Wednesday night.

Things might be a little less wordy than normal, but please feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ‘em!

8:26
Brian: 

Good sign. Damion James off to early start. #UT up 8-2 early against Tx Tech on ESPNU.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:26 Brian
8:28
Brian: 

ESPN U giving the new Texas iphone app some love, check it out for yourself at http://www.utexas.edu/iphoneapp/

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:28 Brian
8:29
Brian: 

Good start for Justin Mason tonight. 5 early points.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:29 Brian
8:29
Brian: 

Make it 7.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:29 Brian
8:31
Twitter
40acressports: 

Like most of ESPN’s announcers, these guys on ESPNU tonight are luddites afraid of scary things like message boards. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:31 40acressports
8:31
Twitter
40acressports: 

Justin Mason playing well with 5 early points. Make it 7 after a nice midrange jumper. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:31 40acressports
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Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:31 
8:32
Brian: 

Avery Bradley with an open 3. He’s shooting more often adn better tonight too. Guards all playing much better bball tonight.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:32 Brian
8:38
Brian: 

It’s pronounced Umble, not Humble.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:38 Brian
8:41
Brian: 

5 minutes left in the first half, Texas down 34-37.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:41 Brian
8:46
Twitter
40acressports: 

Oh my!! Dogus Balbay with the monster block on the fast break. Horns trailing 34-49 at the 4 min timeout. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:46 40acressports
8:53
Twitter
40acressports: 

Clank. Clank. Another 0 for 2 free throw trip for the Longhorns. This time Justin Mason misses both. #UT really struggling.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:53 40acressports
8:53
Brian: 

Texas had closed the Tech lead to 4 but Tech knocks down wide open 3.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:53 Brian
8:54
Brian: 

Texas tech has 8 three’s in the first half. Yikes.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:54 Brian
8:57
Twitter
40acressports: 

Mistake by Texas Tech gives Horns last shot of first half. Dex with the tip in to send it to halftime 47-50. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 8:57 40acressports
9:13
Twitter
40acressports: 

In non bball news, Ohio 5-star LB recruit Jordan Hicks to announce destination Friday morning. Our thoughts: http://bit.ly/dc1JF8 #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:13 40acressports
9:13
Brian: 

Halftime: Texas 47, Texas Tech 50

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:13 Brian
9:14
Brian: 

Dexter Pittman with quick bucket to start 2nd half. Hopefully a sign of him being more active from here on out.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:14 Brian
9:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas actually running offensive plays around Justin Mason. Post up and a bucket gives #UT early 2nd half lead.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:15 40acressports
9:17
Twitter
40acressports: 

Dogus Balbay has made TWO jump shots tonight. And Justin Mason has 15 points. But the Horns are LOSING? Where are James and Pittman? #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:17 40acressports
9:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

Really happy to see Gerry Hamilton on ESPN’s bottomline all the time. Anyone know if he’s on Twitter? @RossLucksinger ?#UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:21 40acressports
9:27
Brian: 

Damion James up to 17 points tonight. Much better and consistent game for James than recent weeks. No long stretches of quiet.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:27 Brian
9:30
Twitter
40acressports: 

Dogus Balbay is down after landing hard post layup. Holding rib area, appears to be in a lot of pain. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:30 40acressports
9:38
Twitter
40acressports: 

Anyone know where PJ Tucker is now? Playing bball somewhere? #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:38 40acressports
9:41
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas Tech scorer Mike Singletary just picked up his 4th foul. #UT leads 71-65 with 10 minutes left.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:41 40acressports
9:45
Twitter
40acressports: 

Impressed by how much ESPNU has covered #UT non-athlete students. Just mentioned the Texas Travesty.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:45 40acressports
9:48
Twitter
40acressports: 

Avery Bradley 3 pointer extends #UT lead to 11 with just under 8 minutes remaining in game.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:48 40acressports
9:52
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas forward Damion James has another double-double tonight. He is now the Big 12 leader in that category. #UT

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:52 40acressports
9:56
Twitter
40acressports: 

Damion James with the block on one end, comes back on the other for the fast break slam dunk. #UT leads 82-73 with 8 mins left.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 9:56 40acressports
10:06
Brian: 

2 rebounds and then finally a putback for Damion James on that one possesion. He makes the And 1 to finish things off. Great possession for Horns.

Wednesday January 27, 2010 10:06 Brian
10:11
Brian: 

Final score: Texas 95, Texas Tech 83

Wednesday January 27, 2010 10:11 Brian
10:11
 

 

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]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/game-day-live-texas-vs-texas-tech/feed/ Ohio LB recruit Jordan Hicks to announce destination Friday morning http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/ohio-linebacker-recruit-jordan-hicks-to-announce-destination-friday-morning/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/ohio-linebacker-recruit-jordan-hicks-to-announce-destination-friday-morning/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:01:25 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8923 Jordan Hicks is a talented, polished linebacker from Ohio. (Image: WLWT.com)

Jordan Hicks is a talented, polished linebacker from Ohio. (Image: WLWT.com)

Top linebacker recruit Jordan Hicks out of Ohio will finally make his college decision known on Friday morning. Hicks, a top 5-star stud out of Lakota West High School in Ohio, will announce his choice of college football programs at a press conference at his high school at 11:30am CST Friday.

Hicks is down to Texas, Florida, and Ohio State. He grew up a Longhorn fan and was long thought to be a Texas lean, but then recent rumors had him headed to Florida before the Urban Meyer waffling. Now, as things have drawn out longer than expected, people think the nearby Buckeyes may have pulled back in front. Hicks has handled the entire process very maturely and no one knows where he’s headed for sure. It may just be bias, but my money is on the good guys.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/27/ohio-linebacker-recruit-jordan-hicks-to-announce-destination-friday-morning/feed/ Game Day Live: Texas vs. UConn http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/game-day-live-texas-vs-uconn/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/game-day-live-texas-vs-uconn/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:12:15 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8902 Follow along live with 40 Acres Sports on Twitter and below for our thoughts and analysis during today’s big hoops match-up on CBS. We’ll be live right around tipoff for Texas versus Connecticut so join us to discuss the game at 3:00pm Saturday afternoon.

Things might be a little less wordy than normal, but please feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ‘em!

3:08
Brian: 

Cal and Oregon still on CBS. Texas game should tip off soon.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:08 Brian
3:17
Twitter
40acressports: 

Horns and UConn tipping off now on CBS. #UT has Balbay, Mason, Bradley, James, & Pittman starting.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:17 40acressports
3:18
Brian: 

Pretty clear goaltend IMO. Looked like it was eitehr off the glass or on its way back down.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:18 Brian
3:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

A little surprised to see Wangmene as first #UT big man off bench. Thought Clint Chapman might earn more minutes against KSU.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:21 40acressports
3:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas playing good defense early away from the basket. Lots of UConn turnovers. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:21 40acressports
3:21
Brian: 

Wow. Texas doesnt have anyone that can run or jump with UConn’s Stanley Robinson.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:21 Brian
3:23
Twitter
40acressports: 

Back to back bad calls against #UT. Wangmene hit on his shot then on other side of court UConn pushed off Bradley and they called it on AB.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:23 40acressports
3:24
Brian: 

Rough layup attempt by Matt Hill. Barely left the ground and bricked wide open shot.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:24 Brian
3:29
Twitter
40acressports: 

Seriously how much body contact is UConn allowed on “blocks”? Jordan Hamilton then tackes turnover and drains 3. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:29 40acressports
3:30
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

texas rules

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:30 Guest
3:30
Brian: 

9 turnovers on UConn already after that offensive foul. Lazy pick attempt by #34

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:30 Brian
3:33
Twitter
40acressports: 

Dexter Pittman picks up 2nd foul on high pick attempt. He might be headed to a 3 minute first half.#UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:33 40acressports
3:35
Brian: 

Hamilton does so many good things on offense but in his limited minutes but completely lost on defense a couple times in a row.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:35 Brian
3:40
Twitter
40acressports: 

My biggest complaint in college hoops is ticky tack fouls called away from basket, and then complete murder allowed inside on shot. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:40 40acressports
3:47
[Comment From Peter PfanPeter Pfan: ] 

Lets go Longhorns, sorry I’m late.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:47 Peter Pfan
3:47
[Comment From Peter PfanPeter Pfan: ] 

Why are no comments going through, been here and nothing being posted.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:47 Peter Pfan
3:47
Brian: 

Sorry Peter, got distracted by the game.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:47 Brian
3:51
Twitter
40acressports: 

Damion James just picked up 2 quick fouls in a row. #UT might be without both him and Dex for last 5 minutes of 1st half.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:51 40acressports
3:53
Twitter
40acressports: 

There was TONS of contact when Justin Mason went up for that layup right? I’m not just imagining things? #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:53 40acressports
3:54
Twitter
40acressports: 

BTW, I’m also live blogging the #UT game over on the site at http://bit.ly/5Jh8XN Add #40 to your tweets to have them included.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:54 40acressports
3:57
Brian: 

Great to have a player like Jai Lucas available off the bench who can handle the ball and knock down the 3.

Saturday January 23, 2010 3:57 Brian
4:01
Twitter
tylerjameslee: 

Watching TX/UCONN would be more fun if we had beaten Alabama…. still holding on to that #40

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:01 tylerjameslee
4:06
Twitter
40acressports: 

Justin Mason hits 2/2 free throws (!!!) to stretch the #UT lead over UConn to 42-34 at the end of the 1st half.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:06 40acressports
4:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

9 seconds into 2nd half Avery Bradley throws it down and UConn quickly calls a timeout. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:21 40acressports
4:21
[Comment From UTbornandbredUTbornandbred: ] 

anyone know the score of the Kentucky game?

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:21 UTbornandbred
4:21
[Comment From UTbornandbredUTbornandbred: ] 

how’s everyone feeling about our chances to be Kansas? I think we’re going to roll right over them!

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:21 UTbornandbred
4:23
Brian: 

@UTbornandbred: Kansas is heck of a team and if Dexter Pittman and Damion James get in trouble like they have today I don’t know if Texas can beat top competition. The fact that the game is in Austin is huge factor.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:23 Brian
4:25
Brian: 

Dogus Balbay just got called for 3 fouls in a 20 second span.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:25 Brian
4:28
lovemylonghorns: 

@UTbornandbred: At the moment Kentucky leads Arkansas 78-32 with just under 15:00 to play in the game.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:28 lovemylonghorns
4:29
Twitter
40acressports: 

In about 40 seconds Dogus Balbay picks up 3 quick fouls and UConn cuts 10pt #UT lead to 3.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:29 40acressports
4:36
[Comment From AaronAaron: ] 

whats the score

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:36 Aaron
4:37
Brian: 

Texas leads 52-48 with 14 minutes left in 2nd half.

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:37 Brian
4:41
Twitter
40acressports: 

UConn hammers Bradley on the shot. Random imaginary call against Dex Pittman is his 3rd. This game has been very poorly officiated. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:41 40acressports
4:44
Twitter
tylerjameslee: 

…. and this is why I give Rick Barnes crap. Seriously — you wait till now to call a timeout? I would like him to recruit only. #40

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:44 tylerjameslee
4:47
Twitter
40acressports: 

Damion James has been quiet this half. The senior leader has to take the team on his back, calm the troops, and demand the basketball. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 4:47 40acressports
5:08
lovemylonghorns: 

Kentucky game final: 101-70

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:08 lovemylonghorns
5:08
lovemylonghorns: 

looks like they’re going to be #1 come Monday

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:08 lovemylonghorns
5:11
Twitter
40acressports: 

Awful foul on Jai Lucas way away from basket with UConn down to a couple seconds on the shot clock. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:11 40acressports
5:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

Not sure which sinking ship to watch, the #UT basketball team or Titanic on TNT. Hopefully Horns recover better than Leo did.

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:15 40acressports
5:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

With the way UConn shoots free throws (almost as bad as Texas) this game isn’t quite over yet. Need some 3’s and some prayers. #UT

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:21 40acressports
5:34
Brian: 

Final score: Texas 74, UConn 88

Saturday January 23, 2010 5:34 Brian
5:34
 

 

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]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/game-day-live-texas-vs-uconn/feed/ Dan Buckner transferring to Arizona http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/dan-buckner-transferring-to-arizona/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/dan-buckner-transferring-to-arizona/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:57:29 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8897 Former Texas wide receiver/flex tight end Dan Buckner has found a new home. After the Texas coaching staff and Buckner decided to part ways due to his arrest last week, word came out yesterday that Dan will be transferring to Arizona. He is already enrolled and will participate in spring drills, but due to NCAA transfer rules he will sit out the 2010 season.

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/dan-buckner-transferring-to-arizona/feed/ Great video highlights of WR Darius White from Under Armour game http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/great-video-highlights-of-wr-darius-white-from-under-armour-game/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/great-video-highlights-of-wr-darius-white-from-under-armour-game/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:00:50 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8895 The Darius White highlights, commit, and interview start at about 3:26 in the video:

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/23/great-video-highlights-of-wr-darius-white-from-under-armour-game/feed/ Colt McCoy talks to ESPN about his health and NFL future http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/colt-mccoy-talks-to-espn-about-his-health-and-nfl-future/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/colt-mccoy-talks-to-espn-about-his-health-and-nfl-future/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:51:38 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8888 Texas quarterback Colt McCoy sits down with ESPN to talk about his shoulder injury, how he’s recovering from the mental aspect of missing the biggest game of his life, and his future in the NFL…

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/colt-mccoy-talks-to-espn-about-his-health-and-nfl-future/feed/ Marquise Goodwin named Big 12 Athlete of the Week http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/marquise-goodwin-named-big-12-athlete-of-the-week/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/marquise-goodwin-named-big-12-athlete-of-the-week/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:48:50 +0000 Brian http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8882 Football player or track star? How about both?

Little more than a week after the BCS Championship Game, Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is already receiving track & field honors. This week, the Big 12 named him the Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Male Athlete of the Week:

In his first collegiate meet, Goodwin notched two provisional qualifying times and two titles at the Arkansas Dual meet. The freshman clocked a 6.69 in the 60-meters and posted a mark of 7.72 meters (25-4 ft.) in the long jump. Both marks currently rank third in the nation.

Goodwin, who snagged 3 passes for 70 yards in the title game versus Alabama, is expected to be one of the Longhorns’ top wide receivers for the 2010 season.

Link: Goodwin, Pinder and Lucas Named Big 12 Track Athletes of the Week

]]> http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/20/marquise-goodwin-named-big-12-athlete-of-the-week/feed/ WTH Moments - BCS National Championship, Texas vs. Alabama http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/18/wth-moments-bcs-national-championship-texas-vs-alabama/ http://www.40acressports.com/2010/01/18/wth-moments-bcs-national-championship-texas-vs-alabama/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:02:08 +0000 Ross http://www.40acressports.com/?p=8874 WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas game against Alabama in the Citi BCS National Championship.

I know that this post is over a week late. I needed at least that much time to get some perspective from attending this National Championship game.

Pre Game (Coin Toss) WTH Saban?! Nick Saban, your team wins the coin toss and you decide to take the ball first. The big bad SEC which claims that no one else plays defense but you guys are the ones that decide to go on offense first. Nick, either you’re tremendously cocky or you saw something that the Horns could take advantage of which you felt you needed to put points on the board first.

1st Quarter (13:01) WTH Saban #2?! OK, Nick. I am starting to think you were scared of the Horns offense. You go for a fake punt on your own 20 yard line. Blake Gideon baited the punter PJ Fitzgerald to make the pass, but Nick you gave the green light for your players to execute this play. Hey Saban, looks to me your were a little concerned.

1st Quarter (10:54) WTH Moment of the Season?! The Tide’s Marcell Dareus hit was nowhere close to the shots that Colt McCoy has taken while on the 40 acres. One of the most irritating stats of the game was this was Dareus’ only recorded tackle of the entire game. The tackle caused a pinched nerve that affected his throwing arm which ended Colt’s storied career. I hear some people complaining that Colt should have never been carrying the ball because he is too important to the team. These same people said leading up to this week that Colt was going to have to run to keep the Tide’s defense off balance. Isn’t hindsight a beautiful thing?

2nd Quarter (:03) WTH Hix?! To top his only tackle of the game Marcell Dareus recorded an interception just before the end of the half (he won the defensive MVP based on this play alone). The frustrating part of the Garrett Gilbert shovel pass was not the drop by DJ Monroe. It was the lack of a tackle by offensive lineman Kyle Hix who could have held him up for at least a second or two instead of trying to barrel roll him down.

3rd Quarter (12:05) WTH Gold Streaker?! The gold masked man with a website on the back of his shirt wanted to interrupt the football game to protest… the BCS. I believe all universities need to be on look out for more masked streakers who want a playoff system.

3rd Quarter (:45) WTH Pass Catchers?! I have made this statement for a second consecutive game. This young group of receivers needed to come up big in this game even more so since Garrett Gilbert went in to replace Colt. Malcolm Williams’ finger tip touch of the football in the end zone would have brought UT within a single score before the start of the fourth quarter. Dan Buckner had a crucial drop early in the game until he made a solid catch in the endzone for a two point conversion. We need all the receivers including the newest recruits, Darius White and Demarco Cobbs, to help out a developing quarterback like Garrett next year. (Who knew these words would mean so much more with the dismissal of wide receivers Brandon Collins and Dan Buckner)

4th Quarter (3:14) WTH Mack Magic?! I thought of these words when Garrett took over the ball at the seven yard line. After the Longhorn faithful thought the game was over when Colt went down, the UT side of the Rose Bowl was stoked about a possible tie or go ahead score. Just a few seconds later, Alabama’s Eryck Anders recorded their only sack of the game which caused Garrett to fumble and end any momentum. I do need to point out that the OL protection got better towards the end of the game even after losing All-Big 12 center Chris Hall.

4th Quarter (1:48) WTH Saban #3?! With the score 31-21 in favor of Alabama, Nick Saban cemented himself as a red a** going in for a meaningless score. His own player, Javier Arenas, who intercepted the ball and fell to the ground instead of trying to score, showed more respect that Saban. Operating from the victory formation with only one timeout left on the Texas sideline would have ended the game. To use basketball terminology, instead of dribbling out the clock, Saban decided to dunk the ball over his opponent. I subscribe to the fact that the defense is the one responsible for stopping the other team from scoring. But when you can take a knee that will end the game with your team hoisting the ball in victory, that is the ultimate ending for a championship team.

Thanks for following my WTH articles throughout the football season. I appreciate the opportunity to rant about the greatest University sports program in the country. You can continue to follow comments on all of UT sports on Twitter at 40AcresSports or follow me at Horns1991. HOOK ‘EM!!

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