'18 DE/OLB Trumane L Bell II - Lake Highlands, Dallas

[Withers940]

Need to let this kid know that there is nothing but evil down in San Antonio and Our facilities/education is much much better. They might be shiny now but........

[AustinFromUNT]

This is a new graphic, and I really like it.

[MeanGreenTexan]

1 hour ago, AustinFromUNT said:

This is a new graphic, and I really like it.

Glad we're still going after him, as Koonz's comments a few weeks ago made it seem like we would not be.
Clearly appears to be a head-to-head battle with UTSA.
Would instantly jump into the top 3 guys I'd be most excited about signing so far in this class.

 

EDIT:   Also, according to his 24/7 page, he has UTSA slightly above Us.   It looks like UTSA already has 3 players at his same position already committed, whereas we have 1.  They play a 4-3 base, so I'm guessing he'd have his hand on the ground as a DE there.   Whereas here, he'd likely be a JACK.   Or, they may do the same thing they're doing with Hambone and put him up on the line.
As of now, it looks like he's a UTSA recruit unless he gets the Baylor or TCU offer he seems to be looking for.   Still, I hope we stay on him.

Edited September 13, 2017 by MeanGreenTexan

[BTG_Fan1]

He is at UTSA this weekend as well

[GMG24]

2 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

He is at UTSA this weekend as well

Got a feeling He will be committing shortly after. Hey we just beat Baylor, jump on board

[cdizzle86]

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

[MGNation92]

10 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

Or when they don't, because there's no proof of them cheating. 

[Ben Gooding]

17 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

Not gonna be pretty when UTSA gets hit with sanctions.

Meh. They finished 2nd or 3rd last year in CUSA. It's not like they're pushing EVERYONE's face in at recruiting, just our's and like, Charlotte and UTEP's. We are on the same recruiting level of Charlotte and UTEP...Think about that. 

[TheReal_jayD]

 

 

Looks like commits to UTSA

[@UNTSportsFan]

 

[MGNation92]

He probably just wasn't enough of a "system" guy right?

 

[BTG_Fan1]

Disappointed that we didn't get him, had a solid list and someone we should have focused on..

He never was here on an Official visit, which is surprising since he was down the road... Would have been a great addition, but still a # of DE/OLB that we have offered that are still out there the kid Fowler and Brandford-Thomas...

Wonder how much the commitment of Vada King impacted, on top of UTSA beating a disappointing Big12 team impacted him.. I'm guessing it had a big impact. 

[cdizzle86]

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

[GMG24]

6 hours ago, @UNTSportsFan said:

 

He may have a hard time in comp 1/2 😁

[BTG_Fan1]

7 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

I do agree, and UTSA got Baylor but they are looking like trash..

But if Baylor keeps losing goes 1-11 or 3-8 (who knows) and Iowa finishes in the Top 25.. I would have to say our game vs Iowa was more impressive. yes I get that UTSA won and UNT lost, but if everyone is beating Baylor then they aren't impressive and Iowa had to fight back vs UNT.. 

[cdizzle86]

5 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

I do agree, and UTSA got Baylor but they are looking like trash..

But if Baylor keeps losing goes 1-11 or 3-8 (who knows) and Iowa finishes in the Top 25.. I would have to say our game vs Iowa was more impressive. yes I get that UTSA won and UNT lost, but if everyone is beating Baylor then they aren't impressive and Iowa had to fight back vs UNT.. 

I agree, but the problem is most people and recruits aren't going to look past the win/loss record. Winning vs. Baylor no matter how good they are is huge. Playing good against Iowa doesn't really do much for us in the short term. 

[BillySee58]

13 hours ago, cdizzle86 said:

This is what winning big games gets you. Don't be fooled by uniforms, graphics, etc.

They were pulling impressive recruits like this when Wilson's record at UTSA was 0-0

[cdizzle86]

Just now, BillySee58 said:

They were pulling impressive recruits like this when Wilson's record at UTSA was 0-0

Yep. Now they added fuel to the fire with the Baylor win.

[TheReal_jayD]

When dealing with 17-18 years olds:

It's easier for a saleman to sell a shiny new car

Than for a mechanic to sell a classic car with several problems  he is working to fix. 

[Cerebus]

3 star with nine G5 offers?  Exactly the kind of recruiting battles we need to win if we ever want to win CUSA.  

Disappointing loss, need the coaches to close these out.

[UNTLifer]

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA.  I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

[cdizzle86]

3 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA.  I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

Winning

[BTG_Fan1]

3 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

I just don't get the attraction to UTSA.  I would love to know what is so attractive that these kids go there.

The bells and whistles... 

Kids staying at resort style hotels, a dome (even if crappy) and the Baylor win (even if Baylor sucks now)... 

[MeanGreenTexan]

12 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

The bells and whistles... 

Kids staying at resort style hotels, a dome (even if crappy) and the Baylor win (even if Baylor sucks now)... 

Winning =/= "bells & whistles".  At all.

[UNTLifer]

45 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Winning =/= "bells & whistles".  At all.

Well then, let's kick their ass.