Texas Prospects are no Better Than any Others.

Brasky · 01-30-2012, 05:25 PM

Texas prospects just like everyone else, believe it or not - ESPN

"The elite high school player may actually require a more significant adjustment to college than the marginal prospect, new Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said."

"Some guys," Sumlin said, "quite frankly, were better than everybody and didn't have that work ethic in high school. Some guys can adapt to it, and for others, it's too much of a culture shock."

Jamal Turner anyone?

"Then, there's the max-out factor, the existence of which is open for debate.

The theory goes like this: A Texas prospect, because of his superior coaching and extensive exposure to a better quality of football, offers less room for growth in college. He's closer to his peak as an athlete than a comparable recruit from elsewhere.

"Numbers don't measure pride. But that same pride drove the people of Pearland to build a striking new stadium at the school four years after Heath came to town and a woman fell through the bleachers in his first season.

The same pride drove Brandon Thompson every day as a 6-foot-4, 215-pound freshman at The Woodlands to work overtime in the weight room.

He signed with Nebraska in 2008 as a heralded offensive lineman. Thompson, a fifth-year senior next fall, hasn't started a college game. Injuries, including a double abdominal-wall hernia that required surgery, derailed his career.

Looking back, Thompson said he pushed himself too hard at a young age, fueled by the knowledge that his team would face the likes of Jamarkus McFarland or Dez Bryant nearly every week.

"At times, it was almost ridiculous," Thompson said. "People care so much about it. I think it's too much. It's that competitive. It helped me in a way, but I think it hurt me, too, because you want to just keep going and going."

No doubt, a delicate balance exists between the perils associated with the passionate Texas culture and its benefits.

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 06:23 PM

What the hell is this like and tweeter shiz.......

Brasky · 01-30-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkeyeHater

What the hell is this like and tweeter shiz.......

I don't like it and said as much.

Wasn't recieved well by ghost.

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 06:47 PM

LOL @ ghost getting money hungry and lettin this board turn into disney 2.0.......

chucksker · 01-30-2012, 06:53 PM

hows the idea of a huskerhoopla site coming along???

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 06:57 PM

Jack_John_Mark · 01-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Fuckers deleted my thread from last night where I took the 30 inch long shit and then told them to tweet that

TexasMan · 01-30-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chucksker

hows the idea of a huskerhoopla site coming along???

Y'all goin all dixie and shit?

huskers1217 · 01-30-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack_John_Mark

Fuckers deleted my thread from last night where I took the 30 inch long shit and then told them to tweet that

it was there this afternoon.

Tomhusker · 01-30-2012, 07:12 PM

re:Texas Prospects are no Better Than any Others.

According to the numbers they are actually lower than EVERYWHERE else. 3.06 is the lowest of all sample groups.

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomhusker

re:Texas Prospects are no Better Than any Others.

According to the numbers they are actually lower than EVERYWHERE else. 3.06 is the lowest of all sample groups.

Banned for responding to the OP.........

Tomhusker · 01-30-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkeyeHater

Banned for responding to the OP.........

Sorry, I didn't have a 30 inch shit to reference....

huskers1217 · 01-30-2012, 07:18 PM

both of you....just get the fuck out and stop contributing to the downfall of the hoopla....

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 07:30 PM

:dunno:

chucksker · 01-30-2012, 07:40 PM

lol, this hoopla downfall thing is getting kinda strange. maybe its because i wasn't here at the start of the hoop, and don't venture in to the cooler that much...but i haven't really seen any change other than the fag buttons

Jack_John_Mark · 01-30-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chucksker

lol, this hoopla downfall thing is getting kinda strange. maybe its because i wasn't here at the start of the hoop, and don't venture in to the cooler that much...but i haven't really seen any change other than the fag buttons

In the first year, this forum was the coolest forum on the web.........and it was due to the fact that almost all posters were quality posters.

Now we're opening the door for anything and everything to just walk in.

popeyecv64 · 01-30-2012, 08:06 PM

evening thar Husker Nation --- HH .... JJM ....Tomhusker ....1217 ...theee ol Chuckster ...Brasky ... and the greatest Husker fan of aaaaall times

thee Mighty TM

HawkeyeHater · 01-30-2012, 08:06 PM

me and JJM are two of the bestestest drunk bastard posters ye shall find on the innerwebs

huskers1217 · 01-30-2012, 08:07 PM

hey pops!

popeyecv64 · 01-30-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HawkeyeHater

me and JJM are two of the bestestest drunk bastard posters ye shall find on the innerwebs

Quote:

Originally Posted by huskers1217

hey pops!

why good evening thaaar sirs ---just having some fun

01-30-2012, 05:25 PM	#1
Brasky Got One? Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lincoln Posts: 20,417 Rep Power: 48639	Texas Prospects are no Better Than any Others. Texas prospects just like everyone else, believe it or not - ESPN "The elite high school player may actually require a more significant adjustment to college than the marginal prospect, new Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin said." "Some guys," Sumlin said, "quite frankly, were better than everybody and didn't have that work ethic in high school. Some guys can adapt to it, and for others, it's too much of a culture shock." Jamal Turner anyone? "Then, there's the max-out factor, the existence of which is open for debate. The theory goes like this: A Texas prospect, because of his superior coaching and extensive exposure to a better quality of football, offers less room for growth in college. He's closer to his peak as an athlete than a comparable recruit from elsewhere. "Numbers don't measure pride. But that same pride drove the people of Pearland to build a striking new stadium at the school four years after Heath came to town and a woman fell through the bleachers in his first season. The same pride drove Brandon Thompson every day as a 6-foot-4, 215-pound freshman at The Woodlands to work overtime in the weight room. He signed with Nebraska in 2008 as a heralded offensive lineman. Thompson, a fifth-year senior next fall, hasn't started a college game. Injuries, including a double abdominal-wall hernia that required surgery, derailed his career. Looking back, Thompson said he pushed himself too hard at a young age, fueled by the knowledge that his team would face the likes of Jamarkus McFarland or Dez Bryant nearly every week. "At times, it was almost ridiculous," Thompson said. "People care so much about it. I think it's too much. It's that competitive. It helped me in a way, but I think it hurt me, too, because you want to just keep going and going." No doubt, a delicate balance exists between the perils associated with the passionate Texas culture and its benefits. Last edited by Brasky; 01-30-2012 at 06:45 PM.

01-30-2012, 06:23 PM	#2
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01-30-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
HawkeyeHater DonTalk Like a Ignarosis Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Sioux City, NEBRASKA Posts: 19,398 Rep Power: 26175	LOL @ ghost getting money hungry and lettin this board turn into disney 2.0....... __________________ NORML.ORG If you know there is a play going on, there's nothing defenseless about it ~ Eric Martin

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HawkeyeHater DonTalk Like a Ignarosis Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Sioux City, NEBRASKA Posts: 19,398 Rep Power: 26175	__________________ NORML.ORG If you know there is a play going on, there's nothing defenseless about it ~ Eric Martin

01-30-2012, 06:58 PM	#7
Jack_John_Mark ¿Cómo está usted? Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 29,780 Rep Power: 21266	Fuckers deleted my thread from last night where I took the 30 inch long shit and then told them to tweet that

01-30-2012, 07:12 PM	#10
Tomhusker Big n Sexy Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shelby, NE Posts: 1,857 Rep Power: 14563	re:Texas Prospects are no Better Than any Others. According to the numbers they are actually lower than EVERYWHERE else. 3.06 is the lowest of all sample groups. __________________ Women are good for 70 things... Making sammiches and 69.

01-30-2012, 07:18 PM	#13
huskers1217 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 27,096 Rep Power: 67985	both of you....just get the fuck out and stop contributing to the downfall of the hoopla....

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01-30-2012, 07:40 PM	#15
chucksker Chuck Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tejas Posts: 11,447 Rep Power: 12781	lol, this hoopla downfall thing is getting kinda strange. maybe its because i wasn't here at the start of the hoop, and don't venture in to the cooler that much...but i haven't really seen any change other than the fag buttons __________________ "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die"

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