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Charlie Strong gets his fourth Baylor signee to commit to Texas since the scanda
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:46 am
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:46 am
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Wednesday morning surprise - Longhorns land top OL Patrick Hudson
Heading into this week, the Texas Longhorns had already put together an incredible 2016 recruiting class, bolstered by the recent additions of a few players who had previously signed with Baylor but were let out of their letters of intent.
On Wednesday morning, an already impressive UT class got considerably better with one more key addition.
Silsbee offensive lineman Patrick Hudson, another player who was recently released from his Baylor letter of intent, has committed to Texas, according to one of Hudson's family members. The 6-5, 330-pound Hudson had his paperwork faxed into the Texas football offices moments ago, making his decision to join the Texas program official.
Hudson becomes the fourth Baylor signee to commit to Texas in the last week, joining wide receiver Devin Duvernay, defensive back Donovan Duvernay and offensive lineman J.P. Urquidez.
A four-star prospect, Hudson was one of the nation's most sought-after prospects in the 2016 recruiting class. He was the nation's No. 3-ranked offensive guard prospect and No. 62-ranked prospect in the nation overall at the end of the recruiting cycle.
Hudson originally committed to Texas A&M back in March of 2014, only to decommit from the Aggies a few months later and flip to Baylor. Hudson continued to receive recruiting interest from a number of programs throughout his recruitment, including the Texas Longhorns, but Baylor narrowly held on to his commitment over Texas on National Signing Day and Hudson signed with the Bears in February.
Hudson was slated to enroll at Baylor in June, but decided against moving to Waco due to the sexual assault scandal that rocked the college football world and resulted in the firing of head coach Art Briles. In recent weeks, acting Baylor head coach Jim Grobe met with Hudson trying to convince Hudson to stick with his plan and enroll at Baylor, but Hudson decided to explore other options. He took an official visit to Oklahoma last weekend and on Monday told Orangebloods.com that he had narrowed his focus to four schools - Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and TCU.
An Under Armour All-American, Hudson was believed to be a Longhorn lean as soon as he was released from his letter of intent, and sources told Orangebloods.com all week that the Longhorns were the overwhelming favorite to land the talented offensive lineman. On Wednesday morning, Hudson's decision became official.
A player with a rare combination of size, strength and athleticism, Hudson should have a chance to step into the Longhorn program and compete for immediate playing time. Hudson will enroll for UT's second summer session in July and once practices begin in August, he'll have a chance to battle for a spot on the depth chart and possibly even challenge for a starting spot at left guard.
Hudson becomes the Longhorns' 28th commitment in the 2016 recruiting class and the sixth offensive lineman to sign with Texas. Per a source, a big part of the reason he chose the Longhorns was due to it being fairly close to home and Hudson having family and friends in Austin.
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Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:48 am to RLDSC FAN
How is it possible Strong has these spots open on his roster? He only had 80 guys on scholarship? Or do these guys count towards 2017 now?
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:48 am to Buckeye06
I believe they had 5 EE's that count towards the 2015 class.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:50 am to RLDSC FAN
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I believe they had 5 EE's that count towards the 2015 class.
Right but you can only have 85 guys on scholarship still right? Like there is some attrition every spring/summer but now you are basically taking normal attrition and adding 4 right?
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:53 am to Buckeye06
I'm not sure where they're at for the total # of scholarships. Maybe some UT fans will get in here and discuss.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 10:54 am to RLDSC FAN
Hudson and Duvernay are really big pickups for them. Two great prospects at positions where they've severely lacked talent recently
Posted on 6/29/16 at 11:33 am to RLDSC FAN
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I'm not sure where they're at for the total # of scholarships
When it comes to guys like Duvernay, Hudson and Urquidez, you add them now and worry about the 85 later. I think they have until late-July to early-August to meet that number
Posted on 6/29/16 at 11:37 am to GeauxAggie972
I don't think they are close to the 85. I seem to remember a TV report recently stating such, I could be wrong though.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 11:45 am to danfraz
There is always room
They usually hold back 3-5 and give them to walk ons from previous years as a gift. Now these will go to these guys
They usually hold back 3-5 and give them to walk ons from previous years as a gift. Now these will go to these guys
Posted on 6/29/16 at 11:53 am to RLDSC FAN
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I'm not sure where they're at for the total # of scholarships. Maybe some UT fans will get in here and discuss.
Texas has been digging out of a hole relative to getting back to 85 since Strong got to Texas. There has been a steady stream of attrition the whole time, mostly entitled upperclassmen who don't understand why Strong doesn't bend the rules for them.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 12:13 pm to JFKFC
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Texas has been digging out of a hole relative to getting back to 85 since Strong got to Texas. There has been a steady stream of attrition the whole time, mostly entitled upperclassmen who don't understand why Strong doesn't bend the rules for them
One of my friends who is a UT fan said the same thing
Posted on 6/29/16 at 12:26 pm to Buckeye06
He's had a healthy amount of dismissals and transfers I believe.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 12:32 pm to BluegrassBelle
Tell ya what, even if Strong doesn't succeed this year, I think he's building a solid foundation for the future of UT's football program.
Came in there and bulldozed it to the ground and rebuilding.
Came in there and bulldozed it to the ground and rebuilding.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 12:37 pm to BluegrassBelle
Well Texas's new coach next year will be happy about the new talent thanks to Baylor.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 12:54 pm to JFKFC
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Texas has been digging out of a hole relative to getting back to 85 since Strong got to Texas. There has been a steady stream of attrition the whole time, mostly entitled upperclassmen who don't understand why Strong doesn't bend the rules for them.
That plus, didnt that first signing class feature a Florida 5 that Strong pulled, but only like 1 of the 5 is still on campus? I remember that from that Cecil Cherry kids drama stories haha Kid was a cry baby.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 1:05 pm to mkibod1
You could easily make the case that while this is good to solidify the UT roster, it's sad Strong couldn't pull these players with a full strength Baylor. Texas should be #1 in the state and they were playing possibly even 4th fiddle behind Baylor, TCU, and maybe even A&M.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 1:08 pm to kkhere
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it's sad Strong couldn't pull these players with a full strength Baylor. Texas should be #1 in the state and they were playing possibly even 4th fiddle behind Baylor, TCU, and maybe even A&M.
Texas finished 1st in recruiting in the state of Texas this year, even before the Baylor fiasco.
Posted on 6/29/16 at 2:14 pm to kkhere
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You could easily make the case that while this is good to solidify the UT roster, it's sad Strong couldn't pull these players with a full strength Baylor. Texas should be #1 in the state and they were playing possibly even 4th fiddle behind Baylor, TCU, and maybe even A&M.
Strong has been a disaster in many ways, and he will most certainly start 1-4 this season in what will be another horrific year that will likely get him fired, but he has been recruiting well. Look at the recruiting rankings before Baylor's pro-rape athletics department was exposed on a national level.
Also, Baylor is filthy beyond words. They make Ole Miss look like Jesus. The BOR didn't want a written PH report for a reason. There is much more to this scandal, likely including recruits being paid. Things are far from over.
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