Why aren’t the Wildcats looking at Southlake Carroll’s RB?

Owen's only two schools of interest are Army and Air Force on the 247 website. So maybe he is interested in the military to the exclusion of other teams.

You may understand better if you know how ACU recruiting works. 

1. There’s No chance that Allen hasn’t been scouted. Coaches visited SC this summer plus elite camps. this summer. He was likely sent a letter that invites him to apply. 
2. If the player expresses interest - follows up the letter somehow - then ACU sends him an information packet. The player reports grades, test scores, accomplishments, religious activities plus a referral from the coach. The player also is asked to send film. Not huddle highlights, rather real game film. This is likely on line these days rather than printed. 
3.  If the player does not respond or does not indicate an interest in ACU,  the coaches move on. If the player does respond with interest, then a determination is made whether to recruit him. i.e. is he good enough, smart enough and has good character. 

Plus, they expect the player to do the legwork and submit the materials. In the past, coaches wouldn’t consider materials submitted by parents, etc.

I can’t say about Patterson for sure but I don’t think I’m too far off. MavsMan probably knows more details. 

Badon can usually be found at Abilene High games on Fridays to watch his son play. I'm not sure how much ACU coaches go to high school games to actually scout players.

Patterson was there at the Crosstown game this year, but that was also the day after they played Lamar -- so he had an open Saturday ahead of him.