UH Lands 5 Star DT

[HoustonEagle]

Why does this matter? Because I am F**king jealous. That's why

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2015/5/21/8641673/ed-oliver-commits-houston-cougars-tom-herman?utm_

[Harry]

A feather in their cap. If they start owning Houston recruits, Hermann could have that program skyrocketing.

It only takes one. Then you can build a story. I had hoped TMitch would be ours in hoops. Still a chance for him to make a splash but it will take time.

[LongJim]

I think "Lands" is a bit of a stretch, but no doubt--impressive.

[Cougar King]

UNT could do something similar with DFW.

Also we got a commitment from a 3 star olineman who chose UH over Illinois and Miami Florida. Be on the lookout for some other big names to possibly give commitments.

[UTSA Fan]

Uh oh...

[All About UNT]

I think "Lands" is a bit of a stretch, but no doubt--impressive.

I would say good luck holding onto him but he has ALREADY received the big offers and still said no. Guys like that just need to be reminded that if you are who everyone thinks you are then you're going to the NFL regardless of what team you played for in college. I would give my left nut to have a 5 star commit come to UNT.

[NTXCoog]

I hate to do this to you, but throw in 4 star Jordan Elliott and 3 star Dixie Wooten. We're in shock and so excited. Haven't seen anything like this at UH since the 70s.

I think the more that commit together, the better chance that most, if not all, sign.

[Green P1]

Meh... Let me know when they get Abbott to speak at their graduation. Then I'll be impressed.

[NTXCoog]

Meh... Let me know when they get Abbott to speak at their graduation. Then I'll be impressed.

We got stuck with Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright.

[Green P1]

We got stuck with Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright.

You poor bastards. I might have even cared enough to show up and protest.

[KRAM1]

We got stuck with Matthew McConaughey. Alright, alright, alright.

At a cost of about $100,000.00? At least that's what he wanted from us so the story goes.

[emmitt01]

At a cost of about $100,000.00? At least that's what he wanted from us so the story goes.

A small price to pay for more than half the graduating class being willing to attend the ceremony.

[NTXCoog]

At a cost of about $100,000.00? At least that's what he wanted from us so the story goes.

Grand total of about $160k. On the bright side, UH made the Washington Post, Huff Post, Breitbart, and others. And as emmitt01 said (from the article): "McConaughey will speak to a sold-out crowd at TDECU stadium"

[greenit]

Idiocracy.

Thousands show up to see movie star noted for his pot smoking.

Hundreds show up for the governor of the state.

[UTSA Fan]

Small correction. T.D.E.C.U.T.S.A. Stadium. First win and first touchdown. No five star commits though. Had to take what I could, may be a very long year.

[KRAM1]

Idiocracy.

Thousands show up to see movie star noted for his pot smoking.

Hundreds show up for the governor of the state.

Agree...they pay $160,000 to buy student attendance. UNT gets the current Governor of the State on its campus for free for several hours for a tour, for private chats with the President of the University and a sit down dinner with a group of significant donors. Then, those who cared to attend were treated to a very inspirational message from the Governor...a very non-political message I might add. I don't know, but I am thinking UNT wins!

Edit: oh, I forgot...as much positive press as negative in local and metroplex papers, lots of TV news time. Sort of a bonus. In fact, the protesters sort of gave the thing a 60's campus feel and added a bit of unscripted comedy...all what, five of them that is. I really am thinking....win for UNT.

Edited May 23, 2015 by KRAM1

[greenminer]

Are we playing UH while he's active? I don't know our future OOC off the top of my head.

[TheWestie]

But then it rained like hell and only about 5,000 people (including the graduates) showed up to see McConaughey speak. I feel bad that that happened.

[GMG24]

Politics in another board, thx!! Also houston just landed a 5 star OL from down there could get ugly!

[GreenMachine]

Meh... Let me know when they get Abbott to speak at their graduation. Then I'll be impressed.

or better yet, a dude that doesn't like being a dude.

[GreenMachine]

I'd prefer buying someone to selling out students graduation to throw Dr. With's husband a bone and tell the city of Denton go F itself, but that's just me.

more people wanted Abbott than didn't. It would have benefited the University so much to have a dude in a dress speak?

[Marty]

Herman has Oliver's old high school coach on his staff & also Oliver's brother signed at UH last year. Just a verbal, let's see if UH can hold on to him.

[UTSA Fan]

This is puzzling to say the least. I saw a previous post that declared the Houston H.C. an up and coming coach and he now has several highly recruited commitments. I also think of Sumlin (sp) going to A&M and how he was an up and coming coach (after leaving Houston?) and killed it in recruiting. What makes a coach an up and commer and how is that recognized?

Edited May 24, 2015 by UTSA Fan

[Ben Gooding]

Relatively young and/or minimal to no HC experience that has a very successful track record as a college coordinator. This given individual comes in and creates buzz around the program and recruits take notice to these kinds of things hence the usual commitments that start taking place in given scenario.

[UTSA Fan]

Has this been the case with H.S. coaches as well, or no?