Congratulations to what appears to be a level-headed young man on choosing the good guys. Welcome to the 40 Acres.

Add another one to the incredible 2010 Texas commit list.

Feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ‘em!

From Jeffcoat’s announcement…

9:39	Brian:  Weclome. Jeffcoat announcement coming up soon. Stay tuned… Friday January 29, 2010 9:39 Brian

9:40	Brian:  Please share any live TV or radio sources covering the commits that you find so others can join in. Friday January 29, 2010 9:40 Brian

9:44	[Comment From treytrey: ]  what time? Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 trey

9:44	[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Thoughts on the SI report that he is a Horn? Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 Matt

9:44	[Comment From MalcolmMalcolm: ]  Thanks for providing this service—it’s all very exciting! Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 Malcolm

9:44	KenGoe:  RT @slmandel: RT @SI_24Seven: Elite DE jeffcoat to pick Texas over Oklahoma http://bit.ly/bwXAv0 Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 KenGoe

9:44	sammybjr79:  RT @UT_Longhorns: Official >> Plano West DE Jackson jeffcoat will announce college choice this morning: http://bit.ly/ccmCy1 Friday January 29, 2010 9:44 sammybjr79

9:45	Brian:  @Trey: Jeffcoat press conf starts at 10 central. Hicks is at 11:30am CST Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Brian

9:45	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  boomer sooner Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Clarke

9:45	Brian:  Welcome Clarke. It’s 9:45 and OU STILL SUCKS! Friday January 29, 2010 9:45 Brian

9:46	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  i hope both jeffcoast and hicks p!!ick Texas Friday January 29, 2010 9:46 Guest

9:46	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  except when stealing texas’s top players Friday January 29, 2010 9:46 Clarke

9:47	[Comment From MattMatt: ]  I hope they both come to Texas and become stars. Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Matt

9:47	Brian:  @Clarke. OU has actually really struggled in Texas this year. Good class nationally but they need Texas kids to compete. Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Brian

9:47	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  did you hear we got nelson from a@m… aww those poor suckas Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Clarke

9:47	Brian:  haha. Yeah I heard rumor about NElson. Also heard he is visiting USC soon. Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Brian

9:47	[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  hell yeah!!! OU still sucks!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 9:47 Guest

9:49	Matt:  Lane will buy him a new car and he will be a Trojan! Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Matt

9:49	Brian:  Live video: http://www.myfoxdfw.com/subindex/community/chat Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Brian

9:49	[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ]  This is a insane class!!! OMG! It has to go down as one of Mack’s finest! Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 The RobFather

9:49	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  i agree brian not great in texas this yr but still top 5… I was really surprised with darius white committing to you guys Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Clarke

9:49	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  espn already has nelson committed to ou Friday January 29, 2010 9:49 Clarke

9:51	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  Do Hiocks and Jeffcoat know each other? Would JJ coming attract Hicks? Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Chris

9:51	Brian:  I imagine Hicks has already made up his mind. Too late to flip now but rumors are already strong for Texas. Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Brian

9:51	Brian:  Though I’m sure Hicks and Jeffcoat met somewhere on recruiting trail Friday January 29, 2010 9:51 Brian

9:52	Matt:  I think they want this to be a Longhorn recruiting Christmas Friday January 29, 2010 9:52 Matt

9:53	Friday January 29, 2010 9:53

9:53	Brian:  Eeek… Dallas Fox having trouble iwth live feed Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Brian

9:53	[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ]  He and his family handled the whole process with complete class…..we are very lucky!! Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 The RobFather

9:53	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  brian i went to thatlink but only hear sound.. is that what you are getting Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Clarke

9:53	[Comment From ClarkeClarke: ]  oh there we go Friday January 29, 2010 9:53 Clarke

9:55	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  F. I’M ON A MAC. CAN’T GET IT Friday January 29, 2010 9:55 Chris

9:55	Brian:  We’ll keep you in the loop Chris. Friday January 29, 2010 9:55 Brian

9:56	Brian:  The setup in the Plano West gym is ready… Friday January 29, 2010 9:56 Brian

9:56	Friday January 29, 2010 9:56

9:57	[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ]  Even though he is listed as a DE….Madd Dog and his genetics could move him a little more inside… Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 The RobFather

9:57	shea_dog:  Huge recruiting day for Texas as 5 star DE Jackson jeffcoat and 5 star LB Jordan Hicks announce soon! Hook ‘em. Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 shea_dog

9:57	DavidKoger:  Getting ready to watch the jeffcoat announcement….starting to think I’m too interested in recruiting. Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 DavidKoger

9:57	j_lantz:  I am a dork. Thank you @aTrubow for the link to watch the livestream of the jeffcoat signing! Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 j_lantz

9:57	VypeDFW:  @ jeffcoat announcement Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 VypeDFW

9:57	[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  thanks Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Chris

9:57	[Comment From MikeMike: ]  Feels like Christmas Eve and ready to unwrap a present:) Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Mike

9:57	Brian:  Jeffcoat and his family have arrived. Friday January 29, 2010 9:57 Brian

9:58	[Comment From The RobFatherThe RobFather: ]  He has the Hat trick!!!…. Friday January 29, 2010 9:58 The RobFather

9:58	Friday January 29, 2010 9:58

9:59	texasbuzztap:  Bevo Beat >> First jeffcoat, then Hicks http://bit.ly/9E2baj Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 texasbuzztap

9:59	texasbuzztap:  Bevo Beat >> jeffcoat to Texas? http://bit.ly/cMbm5w Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 texasbuzztap

9:59	radiohelmet:  c’mon jeffcoat. choose the good guys Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 radiohelmet

9:59	[Comment From lueyluey: ]  nervous Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 luey

9:59	Brian:  Yep. I’m nervous too. Despite the rumors. Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 Brian

9:59	Brian:  Jackson has picked up the mic.Thanking his parents. Friday January 29, 2010 9:59 Brian

10:00

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  this whol hat thing is out of control. what happened to the days when they just called the coach and that was it? Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Chris

10:00

Brian:  @Chris. He reportedly has already called the coaches. Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian

10:00

Brian:  @Chris. As long as you don’t do the fake out thing I don’t mind. Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian

10:00

[Comment From MykletMyklet: ]  Any way anyone know that we can watch it Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Myklet

10:00

Brian:  http://www.myfoxdfw.com/subindex/community/chat Friday January 29, 2010 10:00 Brian

10:01

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  I guess I’m just surpirsed a kid who comes from such a grounded background would put on a show, that’s all. Maybe I’m just nervous. Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Chris

10:01

Brian:  Not a show at all Chris. He’s very quietly thanking people right now. Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Brian

10:01

Brian:  In fact, I’m not sure the people in the gym can even hear him. Friday January 29, 2010 10:01 Brian

10:02

[Comment From KendallKendall: ]  I have a mac and it wont even let me download anything to watch it. Any Ideas? Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Kendall

10:02

[Comment From BenBen: ]  The kid hasn’t said anything for months. This is nothing compared to some of the other crazy commitments. Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Ben

10:02

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  this will be awesome Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Chris

10:02

Brian:  Jackson getting the crowd fired up with a Wolfpack chant. Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 Brian

10:02

[Comment From MountainJewMountainJew: ]  The fox video isn’t working at all. I think that everyone has overloaded it. Thanks for keeping us updated Friday January 29, 2010 10:02 MountainJew

10:03

Brian:  It’s working for me. Barely. Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian

10:03

Brian:  Here it comes… Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian

10:03

Brian:  He is thanking UH and Oklahoma. Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian

10:03

Brian:  Jackson is going to be a longhorn!!! Friday January 29, 2010 10:03 Brian

10:04

[Comment From mykletmyklet: ]  NIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 myklet

10:04

[Comment From CrawforceCrawforce: ]  Is his pick official? Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Crawforce

10:04

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Score Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Guest

10:04

[Comment From lueyluey: ]  HOOK EM! Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 luey

10:04

Friday January 29, 2010 10:04

10:04

[Comment From ChrisChris: ]  Thanks for the updates guys Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Chris

10:04

[Comment From CallieCallie: ]  WE GOT HIM!!!! ITS OFFICIAL!! HOOK EM! Friday January 29, 2010 10:04 Callie

10:05

brianlosoya:  JACKSON jeffcoat CHOSE TEXAS!!!!!! TEXAS FIGHT!!!!! I can smell the National Championships already! Next to Jordan Hicks! Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 brianlosoya

10:05

jdturnerTX:  Former Dallas Cowboy Jim jeffcoat‘s son, Jackson jeffcoat, 5* DE from Plano West, has committed to Texas. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 jdturnerTX

10:05

IsabellaFerraro:  Just announced at Plano West Senior High: Jackson jeffcoat will be playing football for UT in the fall!!! Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 IsabellaFerraro

10:05

aphares210:  RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30 CST. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 aphares210

10:05

randysumner:  RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land #2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 randysumner

10:05

cwhite04:  RT @thatsean: RT @gkketch: Plano West five-star DE Jackson jeffcoat has announced that he has committed to play for #Texas. Next up, Jordan Hicks… Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 cwhite04

10:05

wfullerton:  RT: @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 wfullerton

10:05

ericlatcham:  RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 national prospect on ESPNU 150. Jordan Hicks announcement coming at 11:30 CST. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 ericlatcham

10:05

MMeltonUT:  RT @gkketch Plano West five-star DE Jackson jeffcoat has announced that he has committed to play for #Texas. Next up, Jordan Hicks… Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 MMeltonUT

10:05

CraigKirby:  @slmandel Yep, jeffcoat to texas.. just watched the video. I guess he wants to be a loser for life. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 CraigKirby

10:05

dctf:  Jackson jeffcoat, the #1 DE in nation will wear the Burnt Orange in his college career. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 dctf

10:05

skhanjr:  RT @texashsfootball: Plano West DE Jackson jeffcoat, #1 Defensive recuit in the country commits to… the Texas Longhorns Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 skhanjr

10:05

jfoster640:  Yes! (sorry but this is a big one for my #Horns!)RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 jfoster640

10:05

davidgiesberg:  RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat is going to be a Longhorn!! #UT Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 davidgiesberg

10:05

speedye:  Jackson jeffcoat to TEXAS! Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 speedye

10:05

Brian:  Jackson now answering questions from the media. Friday January 29, 2010 10:05 Brian

10:06

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  yayay!!!!!!!! hook em horns!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 10:06 Guest

10:07

Brian:  Jackson says he felt most comfortable at Texas Friday January 29, 2010 10:07 Brian

10:07

[Comment From guestguest: ]  F YA! Friday January 29, 2010 10:07 guest

10:08

Brian:  Coaches did not promise him any playing time but told him he should be able to come in and contribute right away. Friday January 29, 2010 10:08 Brian

10:09

Friday January 29, 2010 10:09

10:09

[Comment From MikeMike: ]  Welcome to the 40 Acres Mr. Jeffcoat! You will join a long line of great DL at UT. Friday January 29, 2010 10:09 Mike

10:10

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  whats the news on Hicks? Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Guest

10:10

Brian:  Jackson is done answering questions. Now it’s photo time. Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Brian

10:10

[Comment From JoshJosh: ]  Isn’t Hicks supposed to announce at 10:30 CST? Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Josh

10:10

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]  great news!!! Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Henry

10:10

[Comment From JoshJosh: ]  anyone know where to watch hicks decision online? Friday January 29, 2010 10:10 Josh

10:11

nichepro99:  Jackson jeffcoat to play college football for Texas: The announcement comes just days before National Signing Day … http://bit.ly/8XOHJq Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 nichepro99

10:11

Brian:  @Josh: Hicks is at 11:30 CST Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 Brian

10:11

Clarke:  well should be a good ou texas match up next yr Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 Clarke

10:11

[Comment From TMCTMC: ]  awesome…Hook’em Horns Friday January 29, 2010 10:11 TMC

10:12

Brian:  Rumors are very good surrounding Hicks. Orangebloods’ Geoff Ketchum was more confident about Hicks than Jeffcoat last night. Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Brian

10:12

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]  One down one to go!!! Hook’em from Denver. Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Aaron

10:12

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]  yeah, next year should be pretty interesting for UT Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Henry

10:12

Clarke:  have to give ou the nod with experience at qb Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Clarke

10:12

Brian:  Fox live feed has switched back to the cold and rain. Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Brian

10:12

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]  thats great to hear. Hook ‘Em from Macau China! Friday January 29, 2010 10:12 Henry

10:13

nathantevans:  @tweetlesswonder Mack and Muschamp out-wooed the Coogs and Sooners for 5-star recruit, Jackson jeffcoat. Congrats. #texasobliterate Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 nathantevans

10:13

N2theizzO:  JACKSON jeffcoat! HELL YEAH!! #hookem #Texas Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 N2theizzO

10:13

StarLocalSports:  Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas: Plano West senior defensive end Jackson jeffcoat put months of speculation to r… http://bit.ly/c3EPS6 Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 StarLocalSports

10:13

SeseRocks:  @ChrisObie Jackson jeffcoat is a Longhorn!!! Bring on Hicks……Hook Em!! #ut Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 SeseRocks

10:13

JesseNgoo:  Embarrassment of riches. RT @HookEmFans: Jackson jeffcoat is coming to UT! Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 JesseNgoo

10:13

bspinn:  RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 nat’l prospect on ESPNU 150. Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 bspinn

10:13

HHornets:  RT @InsideTexas: Jackson jeffcoat commits to Texas! Horns land No. 2 nat’l prospect on ESPNU 150. Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 HHornets

10:13

MartinGarza:  Jackson jeffcoat to become a Longhorn! Big addition to incoming class (and loss for sooners) #Hookem Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 MartinGarza

10:13

hockeynightdoc:  RT @40acressports: Jackson jeffcoat puts on the burnt orange cap and flashes the Horns: #UT http://yfrog.com/4i8abp Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 hockeynightdoc

10:13

RossLucksinger:  Texas lands jeffcoat. Instead of trashing the other school, jeffcoat‘s twin sister takes OU hat (she’s going to play hoops for them). Class. Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 RossLucksinger

10:13

aTrubow:  As reported, Jackson jeffcoat, the No. 1 recruit in the Statesma’s Fabulous 55, committed to #ut. http://tinyurl.com/oomcsa #horns #hookem Friday January 29, 2010 10:13 aTrubow

10:17

Brian:  Thanks guys for joining us… We’ll be back for another one around 11:30 this morning for the Jordan Hicks press conference. Friday January 29, 2010 10:17 Brian

10:19

From Hicks’ announcement…

11:08

Brian:  Site is having trouble right now. Be sure to tune in to are twitter feed at http://twitter.com/40acressports Friday January 29, 2010 11:08 Brian

11:10

[Comment From ryanryan: ]  does anyone have a video link for this announcement? Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 ryan

11:10

[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ]  Where can I watch the video of the Jackson Jeffcoat committ? Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 RickTex

11:10

Brian:  @Rick. If I find something I’ll post it. I’m sure Fox DFW will have it or someone will post it on YouTube soon enough. Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 Brian

11:10

[Comment From RolandRoland: ]  so is it at 11:30 or 12? there are conflictng reports? Friday January 29, 2010 11:10 Roland

11:11

Brian:  @Roland: Originally reported as 11:30. Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Brian

11:11

[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ]  cool, thanks Brian Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 RickTex

11:11

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  I hope Hicks Commits to Texas!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Jason

11:11

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Any clue? I hope its not UF Hicks could grow into the Kindle role. Friday January 29, 2010 11:11 Guest

11:12

Brian:  UT people were VERY confident on Hicks last night. Hope they’re right. We’ll find out soon. He reportedly LOVES Muschamp as much as we do. Friday January 29, 2010 11:12 Brian

11:12

[Comment From RickTexRickTex: ]  If I played his position I would want to be coached by Muschamp Friday January 29, 2010 11:12 RickTex

11:14

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  Hicks would be a good player to play the role that Kindle did. Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Jason

11:14

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  I know but read something that OSU insiders were confident UF would get him!!! Cant take these things are too close to call. Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Guest

11:14

Brian:  Yep. With out of state guys I’m never confident. Friday January 29, 2010 11:14 Brian

11:16

[Comment From RustyRusty: ]  is there no video feed of the announcement? Friday January 29, 2010 11:16 Rusty

11:16

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Agree especially if the home team made the final three. Typically location wins out regardless we have a stud class Friday January 29, 2010 11:16 Guest

11:18

[Comment From ryanryan: ]  hey, if we dont get Hicks, we could always call C.Nelson, I heard he is jumping back and forth to different schools (maybe back at a&m now) Friday January 29, 2010 11:18 ryan

11:18

Brian:  @Ryan: What did you hear about Nelson. Last night rumor was that he’d flipped to OU. Friday January 29, 2010 11:18 Brian

11:20

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  Rumors are saying he switching to OU. Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 Jason

11:20

[Comment From ryanryan: ]  sounds like his “official” commitment last night was not as firm as the OU site thought, and that although he may be leaning that way, he has not made anything official Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 ryan

11:20

[Comment From ryanryan: ]  http://www.ouinsider.com/news/story.php?article=4166 Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 ryan

11:20

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Brain is your prediction UT for Hicks? I know what was said last night but sometimes these kids tell coaches what they want to hear. Friday January 29, 2010 11:20 Guest

11:21

Brian:  Yeah I think Hicks is headed to Texas. I’m sure UF and Ohio State have been working him all day though so you never know. Friday January 29, 2010 11:21 Brian

11:24

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  If Hicks commits to Texas, when will he enroll. I remember hearing something while back that he was talking to all 3 schools about enrolling early. Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 Jason

11:24

Brian:  @Jason: THe only school Hicks can still be an early enrollee at is OSU. Too late for either Texas or Florida. Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 Brian

11:24

memereview:  jordan hicks http://bit.ly/95lV1p Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 memereview

11:24

40acressports:  Our site is chugging right now, try this link for our live open thread on hicks commitment announcement: http://bit.ly/ayLJ7q #UT Friday January 29, 2010 11:24 40acressports

11:25

[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Any Video links? Friday January 29, 2010 11:25 Matt

11:26

gkketch:  Recruiting dominance like I’ve never seen before: Texas has 8 of the top 10 prospects in the state and the entire top five.Mack is rolling. Friday January 29, 2010 11:26 gkketch

11:27

Brian:  Direct link to this thread guys since the site is chugging: http://bit.ly/ayLJ7q please share Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 Brian

11:27

[Comment From jasonjason: ]  what do you think Ketch? Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 jason

11:27

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  I have a odd feeling that he’s going to stay close to home. I still hope he commits to TEXAS Friday January 29, 2010 11:27 Jason

11:28

Brian:  @Jason: Ketch was more confident last night on Hicks than Jeffcoat. Called Hicks 99% sure. Friday January 29, 2010 11:28 Brian

11:29

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  Thanks Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Jason

11:29

[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Is the announcement streaming live any where? Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Matt

11:29

[Comment From KnapperKnapper: ]  Will the Jeffcoat signing affect Hicks? Friday January 29, 2010 11:29 Knapper

11:30

Brian:  Haven’t found any links Matt. Friday January 29, 2010 11:30 Brian

11:31

[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Thanks Brian Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Matt

11:31

[Comment From Kyle in AustinKyle in Austin: ]  It MAY have affected Hicks a week ago, but if Hicks didn’t know where he was going he wouldn’t have called a press conference today. What Jeffcoat did TODAY had no impact. Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Kyle in Austin

11:31

[Comment From CallieCallie: ]  I like these thoughts. http://www.burntorangenation.com/2010/1/29/1283088/jordan-hicks-announcement-thread Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 Callie

11:31

[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ]  Guys, have we got a true confirmed time on Hicks’ commitment proceedings? ESPN is reporting a different time than what we see here at the 40, and elsewhere. Friday January 29, 2010 11:31 HornDomination

11:32

Brian:  @HornDomination: His mom and sis are already in the gym. Can’t be too long for now. Friday January 29, 2010 11:32 Brian

11:32

[Comment From GatorGator: ]  Hicks = Gator Friday January 29, 2010 11:32 Gator

11:33

Brian:  So you’re saying you’re Hicks? Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Brian

11:33

[Comment From ryanryan: ]  reporter live at the announcement with tweets – http://twitter.com/MikeDyer Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 ryan

11:33

[Comment From EddieEddie: ]  12:30ET seems pretty universal Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Eddie

11:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Gator=dumbass Friday January 29, 2010 11:33 Guest

11:34

Brian:  Ohio State reporter saying it’ll be Texas: http://twitter.com/marcushartman/status/8376434644 Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Brian

11:34

[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ]  Thanks, Brian. Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 HornDomination

11:34

[Comment From bigup2dahornsbigup2dahorns: ]  so, no video on this? espnU? Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 bigup2dahorns

11:34

[Comment From JasonJason: ]  Rumors saying He’s Commiting to TEXAS!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Jason

11:34

[Comment From GatorGator: ]  dumbass = me Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Gator

11:34

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  TEXAS Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Guest

11:34

Brian:  Hicks is in the building Friday January 29, 2010 11:34 Brian

11:35

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  FIGHT Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Guest

11:35

[Comment From anonanon: ]  FIGHT! Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 anon

11:35

[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Are you there Brian? Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Matt

11:35

[Comment From CallieCallie: ]  @Brian, where are you watching this? Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Callie

11:35

Brian:  Not watchig. Following various tweets and message boards. Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 Brian

11:35

[Comment From bungholebunghole: ]  I can’t find live coverage anywhere??? Friday January 29, 2010 11:35 bunghole

11:36

[Comment From mpbmpb: ]  http://twitter.com/MikeDyer is there Friday January 29, 2010 11:36 mpb

11:36

[Comment From hookembrianhookembrian: ]  Yet another way in which Texas is superior to Ohio Friday January 29, 2010 11:36 hookembrian

11:37

[Comment From GatorGator: ]  Confirmed Hicks is a Longhorn Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Gator

11:37

[Comment From MillwoodMillwood: ]  Drake Bomber to Texas? Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Millwood

11:37

[Comment From notderkanotderka: ]  i like mack brown. Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 notderka

11:37

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Pimping the Burnt Orange ….Holla Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Guest

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[Comment From ryanryan: ]  confirmed where gator? Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 ryan

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[Comment From JasonJason: ]  HICKS TO TEXAS Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Jason

11:37

Brian:  Hicks’ coaches talking about him now. Friday January 29, 2010 11:37 Brian

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Brian:  Hicks speaking now.. Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Brian

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[Comment From HOOKSHOOKS: ]  HOOKEM! Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 HOOKS

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[Comment From HornDominationHornDomination: ]  C’mon baby!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 HornDomination

11:38

[Comment From bungholebunghole: ]  suspense is killing me Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 bunghole

11:38

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Gentlemen, start thinking about what our front 7 will look like for the next couple of years. Coached by Muschamp. I think we might be decent Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Guest

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[Comment From GatorGator: ]  It’s live on WCOS Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Gator

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  GOING TO TEXAS BABY Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Guest

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[Comment From EddieEddie: ]  1450WMOHNEWS: Bulletin: Jordan Hicks chooses Texas Friday January 29, 2010 11:38 Eddie

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[Comment From mpbmpb: ]  Ketch said TEXAS Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 mpb

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Inside Texas reports Hicks is ours. http://www.insidetexas.com/ Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 Matt

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[Comment From ryanryan: ]  hook’em Jordan Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 ryan

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Brian:  Jordan Hicks picks the Horns. Friday January 29, 2010 11:39 Brian

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  Hook’em! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  ahhhhhh!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]  HUGE DAY BABY!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Matt

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[Comment From JasonJason: ]  HOOK’EM HORNS BABY Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Jason

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[Comment From bungholebunghole: ]  YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 bunghole

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[Comment From WhitneyWhitney: ]  Amazing… HOOK ‘EM HORNS Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Whitney

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[Comment From DerkasucksDerkasucks: ]  HICKS!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Derkasucks

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[Comment From MikeMike: ]  Wow!!! What a day for the Horns!!! This defense is going to be scary!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Mike

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[Comment From JasonJason: ]  ITS Offical JORDAN HICKS TO TEXAS Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Jason

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]  hooray texas!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:40 Guest

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thatsean:  RT @gkketch: West Chester, OH linebacker Jordan hicks has announced that he will play for #ut. That’s UT 2nd 5-star commit of the day. Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 thatsean

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Corey Nelson you want to come too? Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Matt

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[Comment From TexasTexas: ]  Welcome to Austin Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Texas

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[Comment From CallieCallie: ]  wowww. what a day!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Callie

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[Comment From DudeDude: ]  Hookem Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday January 29, 2010 11:42 Dude

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[Comment From guestguest: ]  no we just need the kicker that everyone is talking about Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 guest

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[Comment From qb1012qb1012: ]  what a freakin day! HOOK EM! Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 qb1012

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[Comment From bigup2dahornsbigup2dahorns: ]  awesome day! woo hoo. derka stay calm Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 bigup2dahorns

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gelander:  RT @40acressports: For the 2nd time today, a 5-star defender has chosen the Longhorns. Ohio linebacker Jordan hicks picks #UT over #tOSU and #UF. Friday January 29, 2010 11:43 gelander

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Brian:  @Guest: Shreveport news was reporting kicker Will Russ had committed to Texas yesterday. But nothign official yet. Friday January 29, 2010 11:44 Brian

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]  Where are all these Scholarships going to come from? are there a lot more transfers coming? Friday January 29, 2010 11:45 Matt

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Brian:  Brandon Collins, Marcus Davis, Dan Buckner all opened up some schollies Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 Brian

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Brian:  I’m sure we’ll have some transfers at end of semester too Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 Brian

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[Comment From guestguest: ]  after watching this past years NFL season, you have to have a reliable kicker. Never thought that I would hope that a kicker would close out a class, but with Lawrence gone, Texas needs him Friday January 29, 2010 11:46 guest

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Brian:  Thanks guys for joining us. We’ll have thoughts on Jeffcoat, Hicks, and the rest of the defensive commits sometime this weekend. Friday January 29, 2010 11:48 Brian

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Brian:  Hook em! Friday January 29, 2010 11:48 Brian

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Jordan Hicks is a talented, polished linebacker from Ohio. (Image: WLWT.com)

Top linebacker recruit out of Ohio will finally make his college decision known on Friday morning. Hicks, a top 5-star stud out of Lakota West High School in Ohio, will announce his choice of college football programs at a press conference at his high school at 11:30am CST Friday.

Hicks is down to Texas, Florida, and Ohio State. He grew up a Longhorn fan and was long thought to be a Texas lean, but then recent rumors had him headed to Florida before the Urban Meyer waffling. Now, as things have drawn out longer than expected, people think the nearby Buckeyes may have pulled back in front. Hicks has handled the entire process very maturely and no one knows where he’s headed for sure. It may just be bias, but my money is on the good guys.

(via The Sporting Blog)

So what does it all mean? Well there’s still one weekend of football remaining, but the Heisman Pundit has almost called the race for the good guy:

The weekend’s games are done and here’s how I think the Heisman race looks right now:

1. With one week to go, Colt McCoy is the current front runner and likely winner. Pending a status report on the health of Mark Ingram, I am close to calling the race in his favor.

2. With his monster game against Notre Dame, Stanford’s Toby Gerhart has assured himself of a trip to New York and he has a shot to finish a strong second in the race.

3. Ingram is fading fast, but he could rebound with a heroic performance against the Gators. As it stands, he had his least-productive game of the season at the worst possible time: When Heisman ballots had gone out and many voters were seeing him up close for the first time.

4. With his emotionally-driven performance against Florida State, Tim Tebow might’ve solidified his place at the Heisman ceremony. He won’t win, but he’ll get one last go-around in the Big Apple.
He won’t win, but he’ll get one last go-around in the Big Apple.

If Colt goes out and puts up his typical performance and the Horns win the Big 12 title, the trophy is likely his. Tim Tebow would have to put up incredible numbers (300+ yards, 3 TDs) in an exciting SEC Championship game to win his second Heisman. Colt is likely to get a lot of first places votes across the country, but more importantly he’ll probably snag no worst than second place on most ballots and those votes should carry him over the other competitors.

(via Barking Carnival)

Iowa and TCU made big jumps in the rankings but Texas should still control their own destiny. As we see every Saturday, anything can happen so just worry about what you can control between the lines. Keep winning and the rest should take care of itself.

Link: SI.com’s 2009 midseason Crystal Ball

Link: Florida No. 1 in first BCS standings
Video: Brad Edwards’ BCS take

3 Alabama at 20 Ole Miss (+4) – 3:30 PM EST on CBS. Ole Miss definitely has a lot to prove today against Alabama if they want to be taken seriously in the SEC. Alabama is looking to bounce back after probably their worst game of the season. Ole Miss QB Jevan Snead is also looking to rebound, after going 7 of 21 for 107 yards in their loss to South Carolina. With the spread so close, mistakes will probably decide this one. Alabama seems like the more controlled team, and I see them winning the turnover battle. Take Alabama minus the points.

Colorado at 2 Texas (-33) – 7:15 PM EST on ESPN. At the start of the season I would have told you I was a little worried about this Colorado matchup, especially with the big game against OU the week after. Thankfully Colorado has struggled this year and I don’t see them putting up much of a fight. They are outmatched in every way, and have to deal with playing in front of 100,000 opposing fans. Basically there is no chance for the Buffaloes week. Texas wins big and will cover the 33 point spread.

1 Florida at 4 LSU (+9) – 8 PM EST on CBS. Night game at Death Valley, need I say more? LSU has won 32 consecutive Saturday night games, and I don’t see that changing this weekend. Tebow’s status is questionable, and even if he does go I don’t see him being 100%. Florida has had an extra week to prepare, but most of that time has probably been spent coddling Tim Tebow and stroking his ego. LSU is proving to be a good running team, and if you give Jordan Jefferson enough time he is a very capable quarterback. It really doesn’t get much better than this in college football. Florida’s 14 game winning streak ends tonight. Take LSU plus the points.

Tennessee at (1) Florida (-30) – 3:30 PM EST on CBS. I don’t expect this to be much of a game (either does Vegas), but I am interested in seeing how serious Florida takes this game after the comments Lane Kiffin made last season towards Urban Meyer and his team. Florida has probably had this game pinned up in their locker room for quite some time now, and they will probably take out all of their frustrations on a weak Tennessee team. Enjoy the beautiful CBS HD picture and take Florida in this one.

(19) Nebraska at (13) Virginia Tech (-5) – 3:30 PM EST on ESPN. If you are looking for a physical game, this is the one for you. Both of these defenses fly around the ball and expect to see many big collisions. This is Nebraska’s first big test of the season and I think they will get off to a slow start. Virginia Tech is really tough to beat at home, and with an early lead I expect them to cruise to victory. Take Virginia Tech and give the points.

Texas Tech at (2) Texas (-18) – 8:00 PM EST on ABC. One question I have hear is how badly do we have to beat them in order to stop seeing the Michael “Oh My Phong is Ringing” Crabtree highlight from last year? My guess is 30, and honestly that could happen tomorrow. Muschamp has had a whole year to prepare for this game and I think our defense is faster and smarter from a year ago. Taylor Potts may be like Chuck Norris and we know how crazy the Tech fans can get, but I think Texas pulls away easily late in the game. Take Texas and give the points.

For the Longhorns, their season will come down to one game. 60 minutes on October 17th determine their standing within the college football landscape and their ability to control their own destiny in terms of the Big 12. Expect a contest that is truly worthy of the superlatives it will receive both before and after, and expect a close and exciting Longhorn win. The Longhorns make up half of our national title picture, as they finish the regular season 12-0, win the Big 12 title, and try their best to right the wrongs from 2008.

Check out their full Texas preview now and the entire OTP top 25.

Coaches’ preseason poll top 5

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. Oklahoma
4. USC
5. Alabama

View the full top 25 preseason rankings.

Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship

Let’s see what else looks good this weekend. I went a decent 3-2 last weekend and should continue my 75% pace this weekend.

#1 Alabama at #4 Florida (-10) – 4:00 PM EST on CBS. This is probably one of the more shocking lines that I have seen in a while. And not necessarily because I don’t agree with it, but because the undefeated, #1 team in the nation is double digit underdogs playing in their conference championship. Needless to say Alabama will have a chip on their shoulder for this one. I am still not convinced that Tim Tebow can throw the ball effectively against a good defense. Have you seen his passing touchdown highlights? They are always ugly lobs to a receiver that is wide open, never a crisp pass into coverage. I think Alabama will be able to contain the run and force Tebow to beat them through the air (which he can’t), and not only cover the spread but win outright. Take Alabama moneyline.

#5 USC at UCLA (-33) – 4:30 PM EST on ABC. Some weird controversy in this game with Pete Carroll wanting to wear the home jersey even though they are the road team. You know what, who cares, I say let them both wear home jerseys. It’s not like it is going to matter. Last weekend USC’s defense only allowed 4 first downs. This weekend they will only allow 3. UCLA is not playing well right now and is too young in the talent positions. This game was over before it even started. Take USC and give the points.

#20 Missouri at #2 Oklahoma (-17) – 8:00 PM EST on ABC.I hate when you can’t control your own destiny, but yet again Texas fans have to sit back and root against Oklahoma for a shot at the national championship. At the beginning of the year I would have said Missouri has a shot, but after we destroyed them at home this season and seeing how they have been playing lately, I will go ahead and say they have no shot at winning this game. In fact, they really don’t have a shot at covering this game. Oklahoma will get up 21-0 in the first quarter and never look back. Take Oklahoma and give the points.

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State

Another solid 2-1 last weekend and I am planning on going undefeated today. Let’s see what’s going on:

#22 Georgia Tech at #11 Georgia (-7.5) – 12:00 PM EST on CBS. Georgia doesn’t have a shot at going to the National Championship, but they probably don’t care much about that this Saturday as all they want to do is kill Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech, and the whole ACC for that matter, has been very up and down this season. Since Georgia Tech played so well last weekend, they are due to get blown out this weekend. Take Georgia and the easy win.

Auburn at #1 Alabama (-14.5) – 3:30 PM EST on CBS. Even Auburn had ANY semblance of a real quarterback, I would probably take them in this game. Even though this is a heated rivalry game, since Alabama already has the SEC West wrapped up, I feel they may be looking ahead to Florida. But that won’t really matter much since they will jump out early and dominate this game from the beginning. Take Alabama, but buy the half point just in case.

#4 Florida at #20 Florida State (+16.5) – 3:30 PM EST on ABC. The same thing applies in this game. Florida already has the SEC East wrapped up and all anyone can talk about it their matchup against Alabama. Florida State actually has the athletes that can keep up with Florida and won’t be too surprised by their speed. Now that won’t help them win, but I do think it will help them cover. I am thinking Florida State covers this one.

Baylor at #7 Texas Tech (-23) – 3:30 PM EST. The big question in this one is whether or not Texas Tech will have a letdown game after getting drubbed in Norman. Baylor has played pretty well this season and I think this 23 points might be a tad high. Yeah Tech can score some points, but I bet a lot of them think their season is over. Baylor might even win this one. Take the Bears and the points.

#3 Oklahoma at #12 Oklahoma State (+8) – 8:00 PM EST on ABC. Obviously the biggest game of the day for Texas fans. Luckily this weekend we actually get to root against OU. As much as I would like to think Oklahoma State can hang with OU, I just can’t make myself believe it. Oklahoma State does have the extra week to prepare for this one, but if OU plays up to their potential that doesn’t matter. I expect Stoops to have Oklahoma extra ready for this one and they probably plan to make another statement this weekend. Take Oklahoma and give the points, and say goodbye to our National Championship dreams.