WR Thomas Johnson decommits from Horns

[ABQCOWBOY]

Thomas Johnson Decommits From Texas Longhorns And Will Visit Oregon Ducks

By Bud Elliott

Jan 6, 2012 - Thomas Johnson, one of the top receivers in the country, has decommitted from the Texas Longhorns, per Burnt Orange Nation. Johnson stars for Dallas Skyline and is widely considered one of the top ten receivers in the country. Johnson had been committed to Texas since February 21st of 2011.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2012/1/6/2688516/thomas-johnson-recruit-texas-longhorns-oregon

[ABQCOWBOY]

This could mean a couple of different things. Could be that he didn't like what he saw with Conner in the UnderArmor game or it could be that he thinks Green-Beckham might be coming to Texas.

[rkell87]

This could mean a couple of different things. Could be that he didn't like what he saw with Conner in the UnderArmor game or it could be that he thinks Green-Beckham might be coming to Texas.

it means mack pulled his offer because he wanted to take his visits and texas didnt want him to

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

:mad:

[jimmy40]

it means mack pulled his offer because he wanted to take his visits and texas didnt want him toding ding ding. We have a winner. I'm amazed that any receiver wants to come to Texas with the abortions we have trying to throw the ball.

[jimmy40]

This could mean a couple of different things. Could be that he didn't like what he saw with Conner in the UnderArmor game or it could be that he thinks Green-Beckham might be coming to Texas.Conner looked like he had no business anywhere near that game.

[Cythim]

He wants to visit Oregon, who has been recruiting Texas fairly well lately. I seriously would not be surprised if money is involved for this move.

[joseephuss]

Conner looked like he had no business anywhere near that game.

Which is still better than what Texas currently has at QB. :)

[rkell87]

from another forum...

DB DeVante Harris of Mesquite Horn has heard from UT since he decommitted from OU, but the staff isn't expected to bring him in for a visit at this point. No reason given as to why. I've seen some reports that he is kin to WR Thomas Johnson and it's funny that both decommitted at the same time and both are expected to visit Oregon.

Some rumors are swirling around about Johnson and Harris being involved with a street agent. You gotta admit it is pretty suspicious how they decommitted at the same time and are both visiting Oregon. There are also a lot of other decommits around the country right now, many of them including Johnson seem to have some sort of relation with this agent. The guys name is Baron Flenory Jr.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/3694/flen.jpg

[RS12]

Wonder if somebody in Austin started the Chip Kelly to the NFL rumors I heard today?

[MC KAos]

wow, if thats true about that agent thats pretty hardcore

[Cythim]

from another forum...



Seastrunk and two others who are now in Oregon were also connected to Flenory. Also, Flenory played for UNH under Chip Kelly. How much longer will this go on until the NCAA steps in to stop it?

[rkell87]

Seastrunk and two others who are now in Oregon were also connected to Flenory. Also, Flenory played for UNH under Chip Kelly. How much longer will this go on until the NCAA steps in to stop it?
a long time, but here is something you might be interested in

from another forum

Some interesting news. DB DeVante Harris has cancelled his official visit to Oregon this weekend and will instead visit Texas A&M. Oregon is not out of it but I wonder if this has anything to do with his name being attached to street agent Baron Flenory in the last week. WR Thomas Johnson is still scheduled to make a trip to Eugene.

[Sam I Am]

This could mean a couple of different things. Could be that he didn't like what he saw with Conner in the UnderArmor game or it could be that he thinks Green-Beckham might be coming to Texas.

...or he just received something under the table from some other University or University booster.

[kev8822]

Harris is taking an official visit to Ohio State on Jan 27th. Johnson's name popped up on an Ohio State insider board. No clue if there is any intrest from Johnson or not.

[Cythim]

a long time, but here is something you might be interested in

from another forum

I live near Portland, Oregon and the belief around here from non-Ducks is that Seastrunk left because he realized things were going to get ugly for the U of O. Hopefully more of these kids will realize the potential trouble and will stop following these "street agents."

[rkell87]

I live near Portland, Oregon and the belief around here from non-Ducks is that Seastrunk left because he realized things were going to get ugly for the U of O. Hopefully more of these kids will realize the potential trouble and will stop following these "street agents."

$$$$$

[ABQCOWBOY]

A little bit of good news for the Horns thou, 2011 4Star DT commit Quincy Russell will finally be headed to the 40. Russell was unable to qualify for classes in 2011 but since has attended Trinity Community College and is expected to be enrolled at Texas in the Spring. Quincy is now at 6'4" 315.

[rkell87]

A little bit of good news for the Horns thou, 2011 4Star DT commit Quincy Russell will finally be headed to the 40. Russell was unable to qualify for classes in 2011 but since has attended Trinity Community College and is expected to be enrolled at Texas in the Spring. Quincy is now at 6'4" 315.

nice.

we also invited swoopes to junior day, maybe he will be an early commit and we can look forward to another vince young type qb threat

[rkell87]

Per Hook 'Em 24/7, Mack Brown, Darrell Wyatt and Major Applewhite are doing a school and in-home visit with WR Marcus Johnson today.

[dboy214]

TJ flat out lied to the staff for the last month. his mind was made up on Oregon for awhile, even said so on twitter, before he deleted his tweet a few weeks back. the kid has immense talent, i'm not going to lie it hurts to see him go and i kind of understand why he wouldn't feel comfortable with the qb position these days. but he has to be upfront with the staff and not lie.

[ABQCOWBOY]

nice.

we also invited swoopes to junior day, maybe he will be an early commit and we can look forward to another vince young type qb threat

No kidding. This is the thing I hope DGB is considering.

[dboy214]

A little bit of good news for the Horns thou, 2011 4Star DT commit Quincy Russell will finally be headed to the 40. Russell was unable to qualify for classes in 2011 but since has attended Trinity Community College and is expected to be enrolled at Texas in the Spring. Quincy is now at 6'4" 315.

spring 2013 at the earliest. he is scheduled to graduate from trinity in December 2012.

[ABQCOWBOY]

spring 2013 at the earliest. he is scheduled to graduate from trinity in December 2012.


This is where I got spring 2012

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2011/9/16/2429000/texas-football-recruiting-thirsty-thursdays-the-notebook

But if it's 2013, I'll take it.

[dboy214]

This is where I got spring 2012

http://www.burntorangenation.com/2011/9/16/2429000/texas-football-recruiting-thirsty-thursdays-the-notebook

But if it's 2013, I'll take it.

that article is from september.

orangebloods and hookem.com both interviewed quincy and his coach last week ...said the plan is Jan. 2013.

Quincy Russell's journey to the University of Texas took a detour to Athens.

As in Athens, Texas. As in the home of Trinity Valley Community College. As in an expected ro on the way towards fulfilling his vast potential.



Quincy Russell is already making a mark in his short time at Trinity Valley.
However, what doesn't break you only makes you stronger, and the 6-4, 315-pound defensive tackle is determined to make it to Austin soon.

"I'm on track. Actually I'm ahead of time," Russell said. "I threw in some on-line classes over the Christmas break and every semester I take two on-line classes so I'm ahead of the game right now so I can finish in three semesters."

As a senior at San Antonio (Texas) Sam Houston, Russell was a U.S. Army All-American, ranked No. 125 in the Rivals250, and the No. 16 prospect in the state of Texas. He signed with Texas in February of 2011 with hopes of working under Longhorn defensive tackle coach Bo Davis and defensive coordinator Manny Diaz.

Russell still plans to join the Longhorns, and while he was disappointed he was not able to do so for the 2011 season, he has hit the ground running at Trinity Valley.

"Honestly, Quincy has been a blessing," Trinity Valley head coach Brad Smiley said. "He has an extremely good work ethic. When he first got here in the summer he was working out twice a day and he's just a great kid. He has a smile on his face and goes to work every day.

"He's doing well academically. He's taken care of everything so far and is doing some things online. So, hopefully we'll get him in and out of here in about 18 months and get him back down there to Texas. I'm excited for him and I think he's excited too and he's doing a really good job."

He has been a standout in the classroom, the weight room, and on the field for the Cardinals, showing the skills that helped make him such a highly sought recruit out of high school.

"Quincy's main strength, especially playing defensive line, is his athleticism and his ability to run. He's a big guy who can really move," Coach Smiley said. "To me, he's a big powerful guy who can move well and will get better as he improves technically. The more sound his fundamentals become the guy is just going to get better and better and better. The sky is the limit for Quincy. He's a heck of a talent and heck of a kid."

Russell did suffer a setback when he suffered a bone bruise on his shoulder during a practice session during the season.

"It didn't really cost him any playing time. We held him back on some reps during some games later in the year, but he's fine," Smiley said. "He gets up in the morning and does what he's supposed to do. Right now he's been a model college student athlete."

The shoulder is back to full strength according to Russell, and he is working to take the most out of his time at Trinity Valley.

"The best thing is I don't have all the distractions like you have a university with all the people and fans. We have a small community college, so I have more time to study and more people to help me and what I need. I have tutors for everything I do. If I pick up a class I have a tutor for it. That helps me out along the process for what I need to go onto the next level."

As a freshman Russell worked his way into a starting nose-tackle role on the Cardinal defense before suffering his injury, and coach Smiley is excited about what possibilities lie ahead for Russell as a member of the Cardinals' 2012 squad.

"He's 310-315, extremely powerful. I can't wait to see him go through offseason," Smiley said. "He moves so well for a big guy and plays with a lot of effort and a lot of heart. He runs around really well and makes a lot of plays obviously. Next year he's going to make an incredible amount of plays."

Russell is on track to graduate from Trinity Valley in December of 2012 with three years to play two seasons.

[StylisticS]

nice.

we also invited swoopes to junior day, maybe he will be an early commit and we can look forward to another vince young type qb threat

Id rather Texas go after JT Barrett over Swoopes.

[rkell87]

Id rather Texas go after JT Barrett over Swoopes.

i know that is the debate, but it is kind of ready now vs. high ceiling and i think between ash and brewer we will be ok to roll the dice on a talent like swoopes