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Post by rc on Jan 29, 2024 15:02:47 GMT -6
Interesting time at the barbershop... I noticed a big strong fellow wearing an ACU insignia while waiting in line for our haircuts. Turns out he was an experienced major player on our O-line so I asked him about things. He really likes Patterson, he agreed the quarterback position is changing in the modern game and requires more ability to get out of the pocket, a la Mahomes and others, but he did not mention them. He also was happy with the running backs we have for next season, especially Sunday. He seemed pleased with Maverick's 7 on 7 drills and thinks he is becoming more mobile. Then he shared that there was a game a while back where Mav got knocked very hard and he started playing a little too conservatively. I did not know about the incident or maybe forgot it but apparently it was a bit of a factor this past season. He was encouraged for this year because Maverick is back opening up more. The fellow I visited with was an impressive guy and an interesting and involved student. He seemed to feel strongly that the season ahead would be better.
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Post by mavsman53 on Jan 30, 2024 15:49:58 GMT -6
LB Trace Low from Midland Legacy HS has committed as a PWO. Low is listed at 6'0, 195 and this season had 62 tackles in 7 games. As a junior, he had 86 tackles and 7 sacks.
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Post by mavsman53 on Jan 30, 2024 21:39:13 GMT -6
Several of the staff members were in Oklahoma tonight visiting with Millwood HS LB Micho Lavine. Would be a big get if we can get him. As I said earlier today, the staff is in no way behind, but they are on the phone and in homes with recruits and their families
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Post by mavsman53 on Jan 31, 2024 21:00:16 GMT -6
New signees-
QB Carson Haggard- 6'0, 175, from Tulane Univ. Will be a RSoph. Was a 3-star from a Fla. HS. Has played in 1 game in his 2 years at Tulane
RB Isaiah Johnson- 5'10, 210, from UNT. Will be a Sr. Was a 3-star at Lubbock Cooper HS. In his 4 years at UNT, he had 902 yards on 190 carries and 12 touchdowns. Also had 25 catches for 181 yards and 3 touchdowns.
WR Trey Cleveland- 6'1, 193, from UNT. Will be a Sr. Was a 3-star from Arlington, TX. Played his first 3 seasons at Texas Tech, before transferring to UNT. In his 4 years, he has 68 catches for 981 and 5 touchdowns.
WR Nehemiah Martinez- 5'9, 205, from Texas Tech. Will be a Sr. Martinez is a former walk-on at Texas Tech that played his high school football at Lubbock Cooper. He really made a niche for himself. He played every game as a true Freshman, primarily on special teams. As a Sophomore, He had 32 catches for 394 yards and 2 touchdowns. At the end of his Sophomore year, he earned a scholarship. Last year, he had 2 catches for 32 yards, but also 13 rushes for 68 yards
WR JJ Henry- 5'9, 170, from Ole Miss. Will be a Jr. Henry was a 3-star according to 247, but a 4-star according to ESPN from McKinney North HS. For his career, he has 6 catches for 67 yards and 7 rushes for 34 yards
DE Chris Wright- 6'3, 230, from UNT. Will be a Jr. Wright was a 3-star from Aledo HS. In his 3 seasons at UNT, he has appeared in 6 games with 2 tackles
LB Rashon Myles Jr- 6'1, 209 from Northern Illinois. Will be a Sophomore. Was a 3-star from a high school in Indiana. He has 2 career tackles. His father played RB at ACU.
CB Marvin Covington- 5'11, 186, from New Mexico. Will be a Jr. Was a 3-star from Mansfield Lake Ridge. Started his first 2 seasons at TCU before transferring to New Mexico this past season. Has 8 tackles in his career
S Javen Ware- 5'11, 180, from Texas State. Will be a Sr. Played at a Mississippi HS. Started his career at Coahoma JUCO for 1 season. Has 5 tackles in his 2 seasons at Texas St
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 2, 2024 18:32:09 GMT -6
Not a huge surprise, but OL Evan McClure commits to Oklahoma as a PWO. I believe his father played there as well
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 3, 2024 18:20:19 GMT -6
While on his recruiting visiting, the staff offers Wichita Falls Rider DE/LB Jailyn Gibbs. Gibbs is listed at 6'1, 212. This season for Rider, he had 68 tackles and 12 sacks. He has offers from Tyler JUCO, Midwestern St and Blinn JUCO
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 3, 2024 18:23:43 GMT -6
Mansfield Legacy OL Jonah Pedroza has committed; believe this is as a PWO
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Post by bogeyman on Feb 4, 2024 13:51:39 GMT -6
Any idea about who was here this weekend? Were there some commitments?
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 4, 2024 13:55:47 GMT -6
Guys here that I know of
RB Nico Hamilton- Lake Travis HS WR Jackson Baird- Waco Midway HS WR Grant Jones- Burnet HS (committed) OL Jonah Pedroza- Mansfield Legacy HS (committed) DE/LB Jailyn Gibbs- Wichita Falls Rider HS LB Micho Lavine- Millwood Okla HS (committed) S Carson Finney- Brock HS
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 4, 2024 15:44:52 GMT -6
Staff picks up a commitment from Burnet HS WR Grant Jones. Jones is listed at 6'1, 185 and was the district MVP. He had 47 catches for 1014 yards, 41 carries for 348 rushing yards, and 18 touchdowns. On defense he had 58 tackles and 1 int and averaged 27 yards per kick return. He had offers from Air Force, HSU, McMurry and interest from South Dakota St
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Post by dry on Feb 4, 2024 16:19:09 GMT -6
Staff picks up a commitment from Burnet HS WR Grant Jones. Jones is listed at 6'1, 185 and was the district MVP. He had 47 catches for 1014 yards, 41 carries for 348 rushing yards, and 18 touchdowns. On defense he had 58 tackles and 1 int and averaged 27 yards per kick return. He had offers from Air Force, HSU, McMurry and interest from South Dakota St I know Grant well. Freak athlete.
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Post by acutrackfan on Feb 4, 2024 16:33:28 GMT -6
Grant is a great kid. His Dad played football at ACU (Kurt -- Athletic Director and former football HC at Burnet) and his uncle, David, played baseball at ACU. His paternal grandfather played football at Texas Tech and Howard Payne. His maternal grandfather was long-time ACU psych professor, Charles Rudolph. Love seeing legacy kids coming to the campus (just like Rashon Myles' son now at ACU). Kurt went to Burnet with his coaching mentor, Bob Shipley, and took the football HC spot when Bob left Burnet.
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 4, 2024 17:08:16 GMT -6
LB Micho Lavine, from Millwood Oklahoma HS committed. He was on his visit this weekend. He is a 3-star LB according to 247sports
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Post by acumedic on Feb 4, 2024 17:25:14 GMT -6
So, we still don’t have a 247 page? How? Utah Tech has one. Just seems like someone up there has a vendetta against us. Is this something Coach Patterson could help with?
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 4, 2024 17:47:08 GMT -6
It is not up to Coach Patterson. People in leadership are looking into it. That is all I know at the moment
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