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Seems there was some kind of a camp/combine held recently at SMU's Ford Stadium. Insiders has come up with some new players who report interest in SMU:

Wally Beaty
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 197 40: 5.2
Position: QB
Projected as: QB
Dallas (Metropolitan Christian School), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Arizona, Baylor, California, Kansas, SMU, TCU, Tulane, Tulsa, Vanderbilt
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Robert Boone
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 185 40: 4.7
Position: WR
Projected as: WR
Allen, Texas

Schools of Interest:
Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, North Texas, SMU, Southern Miss, TCU, Tulsa
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Andre Dixon
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 190
Position: DB
Projected as: S
Fort Worth, (North Crowley), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Baylor, SMU, TCU
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Courtney Herndon
Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 197 40: 4.75
Position: DB
Projected as: S
Dallas (Lincoln), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Iowa State, Kansas State, SMU, Tulsa
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Chris Parham
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 40: 4.85
Position: DE
Projected as: DE
Fort Worth (North Crowley), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Baylor, Missouri, Nevada, SMU, TCU, UTEP
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Clifford Gardner
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 275 40: 5.31
Position: OL
Projected as: OL
Dallas (Skyline), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Michigan, Notre Dame, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M
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Vincent Pervis
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175 40: 4.41
Position: RB
Projected as: RB
Texas City, Texas

Schools of Interest:
Arizona, Baylor, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, SMU, TCU, Texas Tech
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Steven Harper
Ht: 5-9.5 Wt: 178 40: 4.54
Position: RB, DB
Projected as: RB
Mesquite, Texas

Biography:
Steven Harper is a quick and strong back with great feet that can catch the ball out of the backfield. Harper was one of the top backs in every category at the Dallas TI-MSL Combine.

Schools of Interest:
Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, SMU, TCU, Texas State, Tulsa, UTEP
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David Allison
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 285 40: 5.4
Position: OL
Projected as: OL
Humble, Texas

Schools of Interest:
Baylor, Kansas, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Texas, Texas State
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Antonio Jones
Position: LB
Projected as: LB
Dallas (Lincoln), Texas

Schools of Interest:
Arkansas, Baylor, Colorado, Houston, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
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Justin Wells
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 169 40: 4.60
Position: S, WR
Projected as: S, WR
Huntsville, Texas

Schools of Interest:
Baylor, Houston, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, North Texas, SMU, TCU

Starting to see Tulsa listed more often these days. hmmm

Well, they had a breakout season last year, and didn't they also lower (or "modify") the academic standards required for admission for their student-athletes? Those two factors will increase their presence in the recruiting scene.

Based on size and speed, the most appealing name on that list is the Gardner kid. There are some small, slow kids on there! Some of them seem to be non-prospects, if those numbers are anywhere near accurate.

Amen - a lot of these guys seem marginal, at best.

that big OLM above David Allison is now reportedly leaning to SMU and will attend the SMU/Tech game this weekend. Claims offers from both Colorado and Syracuse.

Yeah, he said the coaches made a real impression on him at camp.

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From insiders:

Allison names current favorite

Humble, Texas proudly boasts two of Texas's finest offensive lineman in Tyler Compton and David Allison this upcoming fall. Allison had already drew in three offers before our conversation, but received his fourth verbally while I was on the phone with me.

"I just got off with the coach from Lousiana-Monroe, and he told me they want to send me an offer," said Allison. "That joins Colorado (1st offer), Syracuse, and SMU as the programs that have offered me. Otherwise, I've gotten a lot of interest from Baylor, and I did so at first from Kansas but they've fallen off a bit. I've been in contact with the Oklahoma State coaches a lot, and Arizona just emerged into this whole race and I like them since they have two players from my high school there."

Still, with the amount of quality programs coming after him, like most Texas kids, Allison favors the in-state school.

"I really like SMU the most right now. I went up to their camp on a Saturday this summer, and all of their coaches came outside and immediately knew who I was and greeted themselves. It was real cool, and I really enjoyed working with them that afternoon. I'm going to be heading to the SMU/Texas Tech game this weekend, actually."

Still, don't expect a decision anytime too soon.

"Right now, I also know that I want to take official visits to both Colorado and Syracuse."

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 288 40: 5.4
Position: OL
Projected as: OL
Humble, Texas

Schools of Interest:
Arizona, Baylor, Colorado (offer), Oklahoma State, SMU (offer), Syracuse (offer), Kansas

Be a part of the Thundering HERD of Big Men at SMU.

Can everyone just imagine BUS's reaction if four of the first five commitments were Southlake Carroll OL Mitch Enright, Allen OL J.D. Walton, Humble OL David Allison and Richardson Berkner DT Trey Bryant? OK, maybe we still have a lot of work to do to get those guys, but you'd never get that smile off BUS's face.

Oh Man would that be a great sign. You never know, Chris Hall may even have second thoughts and try to come to SMU.

Show them my Motto

Chase = Chris Hall?
Doesn't seem likely, but it sure would be nice.

DallasDiehard wrote:From insiders:

Allison names current favorite... received his fourth verbally while I was on the phone with me.

"I really like SMU... all of their coaches came outside and immediately knew who I was and greeted themselves..."

Not sure what is going on at Insiders but pretty funny stuff.

The big guy seems awfully slow for still being sub-three bills. I like the sounds of the 6'2 DB.

The PonyGrad wrote:

DallasDiehard wrote:From insiders:

Allison names current favorite... received his fourth verbally while I was on the phone with me.

"I really like SMU... all of their coaches came outside and immediately knew who I was and greeted themselves..."

Not sure what is going on at Insiders but pretty funny stuff.

Think Insiders might want to look into hiring an editor?

RGV Pony wrote: .... I like the sounds of the 6'2 DB.

So do I. I read somewhere recently that he really wants to join his teammate (Todd Alexander) at SMU. Anyone know how interested we are in Dixon?