Recruiting report

Barnett finds best fit

Eryon Barnett has kept a close watch on the Texas Longhorns.
The Euless Trinity junior defensive back, who committed to Texas over the weekend, said he wanted to see how the people and coaches were during Junior Days.
"It was a great atmosphere,'' said Barnett (6-2, 187). "For the past couple of years they've had a really good program and put several of their secondary in the NFL, and had back-to-back Jim Thorpe Award winners."
Barnett had received interest from Miami, Oklahoma and Texas A&M, but none of them had made offers yet. Barnett said he doesn't know if he will graduate early, adding that he's "going to try, but if not, it will still be all good."
Barnett also said that Trojans head coach Steve Lineweaver was "very, very happy" about his decision.
-Trae Thompson

Trojans DB picks Horns

Texas continues to add to its list of early commitments. Euless Trinity junior defensive back Eryon Barnett committed to the Longhorns. -Trae Thompson

Here you go UT fans

A highlight video of Lake Travis QB Garrett Gilbert, who committed to the 'Horns on Thursday. Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments. -Trae Thompson

Longhorns add five more

Junior Days have begun, and once again, the University of Texas isn't messing around. Rivals.com and the Austin American-Statesman report the following players committed this weekend - Clear Creek defensive back Marcus Davis (6-1, 185), Austin Lake Travis offensive lineman Paden Kelley (6-6, 285), Madisonville running back Chris Whaley (6-3, 220), Odessa Permian offensive lineman Garrett Porter and Houston Aldine Eisenhower receiver Greg Timmons (6-3, 194). -Trae Thompson

Horns land QB

The Texas Longhorns have got their first commitment for 2009, and it's a big one: Lake Travis junior quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who helped lead his team to a state title in 2007, committed to the Longhorns today, according to the Austin American-Statesman. -Trae Thompson

Scott update

The headline right now on Orangebloods says it all: "Swing and a miss."

Running back Darrell Scott signed with Colorado, snubbing the University of Texas. Scott, who said before that he doesn't like the cold, said on ESPNU earlier today that "I'll get over it. I'll get used to it." Here's an article for Colorado fans.The top photo is hysterical.

-Trae Thompson

Wow! UT snubbed too

Darrell Scott, the nation's No.1 running back, just announced on TV he's headed to Colorado and not Texas. It's OK, UT fans. You're pretty deep at running back. -Trae Thompson

Enjoy Longhorn fans

A little quick something of Nederland linebacker Dravannti Johnson. Believe me, you'll see him.

The race is on

OK, with Cyrus Gray going to A&M, you've got to think it's going to be a great race in the final days for the Big 12's best recruiting class. Leave a comment, give me your predictions. Time to call your shot now.        -Trae Thompson

Scott to announce later

Don't expect Ventura (Calif.) running back Darrell Scott to announce his decision anytime soon. Jon Mack, Scott's former coach at St. Bonaventure High School, said he stays in touch with Scott, the nation's No.1 running back, and that he's narrowed his list to Texas, Colorado and LSU. Mack, now the coach at Ventura Junior College, said that "he won't announce until Signing Day." -Trae Thompson