I was looking at the Rivals Power Rankings by position today and noticed on the quarterback list that NINE of the top 25 QBs are from Texas. That also includes 3 of the top 5, and 4 of the top 9.
I like the idea that we have a Texas QB in our pocket waiting to take the reigns in the near future, and it reminded me how glad I am that we're over there (here) recruiting in Texas.
Nine of the top 25 QBs are from Texas, yet five of them play outside the state of Texas, with THREE of them leading SEC teams (and it's no coincidence that they are 3 of the top 4 SEC QBs). The same is true at receiver, where seven of the top 25 are from Texas, yet SIX of them play outside of Texas, and as far away as Oregon State and Missouri. Offensive line? Six of the top 25, with four of them playing outside the state of Texas (including one way over at Miami).
Point is, there are a lot of all-conference caliber prospects that leave Texas every year to go play elsewhere. Many to Oklahoma, LSU, etc. There is an assumption that most stay in the Big 12. But Missouri and Kansas and Colorado are not much different than Auburn in terms of distance. I like that we're looking over there and think it will pay off in the future if the staff keeps relationships with their ties out there.
Other notes:
Ben Tate is in at #24 at running back.
Lee Zeimba is in at #24 on offensive line.
Antonio Coleman is up to #15 on the defensive line.
And our hero Gus Malzahn is now the #3 offensive coach.