Recruiting report

Aggies get two

Scout.com reports that Killeen offensive tackle Rhontae Scales (6-5, 285) committed, along with Spring Klein Oak offensive tackle Clinton Naron (6-5, 275). -Trae Thompson

Lewis-Moore relieved

Weatherford defensive lineman Kapron Lewis-Moore was like many other Aggie fans after Cyrus Gray announced his commitment to Texas A&M.
"You like that? You like that?'' he said. "We've got a dang good class man, I'm not joking."
Lewis-Moore, a Star-Telegram State 100 recruit, recommitted to Texas A&M on Thursday, ending a long and frustrating process.
"The recruiting was hectic, I was fed up,'' he said. "It was taking its toll. I was tired of it."
Lewis-Moore originally committed to Texas A&M, but decided to take all his visits after former coach Dennis Franchione resigned. Lewis-Moore said he returned from a visit to Notre Dame last Monday, and got a call from Aggies coaches asking what was going on, and if he was in or out.
"I was like, 'Hold on, I don't like how you're putting that pressure on me,''' he said.
So he decommitted. Contrary to Internet rumors, Lewis-Moore said Texas A&M didn't pull its offer. Word spread, and Lewis-Moore got a call from former North Richland Hills Birdville quarterback Tommy Dorman, who was understanding. By Thursday, he made his decision.
"Most definitely it's a burden off my back,'' he said.
Lewis-Moore took his visit to College Station on Jan.11, and got to meet new coach Mike Sherman.
"He's awesome,'' Lewis-Moore said. "He's real tight, real tight.''
-Trae Thompson

Gray "comfortable" with Aggies

DeSoto quarterback Cyrus Gray (6-0, 188) called it a "hard decision" but said on Fox 4 that Texas A&M was the school he was the most comfortable with. Gray, a Star-Telegram State 100 recruit who will play running back, was in studio with family and friends. He thanked them, God and the city of DeSoto. When breaking down each of his finalists, Gray said on Fox that what attracted him to A&M was their great tradition and football and the chance to earn a great degree. -Trae Thompson

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

Way to go Aggies

It's official. DeSoto's Cyrus Gray has committed to Texas A&M. -Trae Thompson

Back in the fold

Weatherford defensive lineman Kapron Lewis-Moore confirmed he's back with the Aggie nation, and re-committed to Texas A&M. "I'm back man, I'm back,'' he said. Kapron's at work, so more to come later.... -Trae Thompson

Weekend recap...

Just some leftover notes, according to Rivals.com -
*UNT picked up three commitments from Arlington Martin defensive lineman Joe Hawthorne (6-4, 250), running back Jeremi Mathis (6-1, 205) and Houston Cypress Ridge defensive back Royce Hill (5-11, 170).
* Texas A&M added another commit from Eric Harper (6-4, 220), a defensive lineman at John Ehret High School in Marrero, La.
* OU picked up another commitment last weekend from Joshua Jarboe (6-3, 195), a wide receiver from Ellenwood, Ga. -Trae Thompson

It's true

Got the e-mail, and just checked - Wichita Falls Rider defensive back Markelle Martin has switched his commitment from Texas A&M to Oklahoma. More on this in the coming days... -Trae Thompson

Lewis-Moore still an Aggie

Weatherford defensive lineman Kapron Lewis-Moore called back and said he is still committed to Texas A&M. "Right now, I'm still with A&M,'' he said. But Lewis-Moore admitted he's considering his options. "I'm not going to de-commit for right now even though 65 percent of my body is teling me to de-commit,'' he said. "I'm going to take all five of my visits. I'm definitely going to take my visits. I'd say I'm a soft verbal.''

Lewis-Moore plans to visit Wisconsin, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. One key factor in his decision will be who replaces Dennis Franchione. "I'm going to wait and see who the new coach is,'' he said. "I don't want to play for a coach who's a jerk. Some coaches can be different behind closed doors. I want to see where I fit in with the new coach's philosophy. The new coach is going to be different than coach Fran. I want to see who it is and if it's someone I'd play for.''
-- Trae Thompson

Two more chime in

Got to talk to Colleyville Covenant offensive lineman Jeffrey Hyde and Euless Trinity tight end Josh Ayers. Both also said they remain committed to Texas A&M.

Still haven't heard back from Weatherford defensive lineman Kapron Lewis-Moore.

-Trae Thompson