Insiders Look at Local Non-BCS Recruiting

[Stallion]

On the Trail (BCS)

TCU, 4 commits


While TCU does not boast perennial top-25 recruiting classes to match its on-field success, Gary Patterson continues to bring in prospects that fit his offensive and defensive systems. It's a small class thus far, but Yogi Gallegos (Irving, Texas) possesses the quarterback intangibles needed to move the chains for the Horned Frogs.


North Texas, 11 commits


Former Southlake Carroll head coach Todd Dodge was hired in December to turn around a struggling Mean Green program, and he wasted no time hitting the Texas recruiting trail. Talented quarterback Riley Dodge (Southlake Texas/Carroll) decommitted from Texas to join his father in the rebuilding effort.


Houston, 16 commits
Houston has early numbers but continues to pick up second-tier talent in Texas. Michael Goodnight (Houston, Texas/Westside) shows some upside at quarterback, and the Cougars landed two defensive commits from Dodge City Community College.


Rice, 7 commits
Smaller class with an early emphasis on offense. We project offense tackle Eric Ball (Katy, Texas) will slide inside to guard or center at the next level and become a solid lineman for the Owls.


UTEP, 10 commits


Adequate depth for the Miners thus far but the quality is lacking. Quarterback Tim Curry (Elysian/Texas) does possess the physical size and tools to polish up at the next level.


SMU, 8 commits
Eight commits at this point for SMU but worthy talent is lacking. Ralston Dews (Galena Park, Texas/North Shore), the No. 22-rated center prospect, moves deceptively well for his great girth and could develop into a fine offensive lineman for the Mustangs.



Christopher Lawlor's Game of the Week

Arlington Bowie (3-0) at No. 18 Cedar Hill (3-0), Friday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Arlington Bowie rode the arm of QB Christian Matthews, who threw for 222 yards and two TDs, in a hard fought 17-7 victory over Skyline (Dallas). Roddy Maginot, Carlton Cannon and Trae Hawkins are among his favorite targets. The nationally ranked Longhorns, who are Texas' reigning Class 5A, Division II champions, are well rested after a bye week. Two weeks ago, Cedar Hill thumped North Crowley (Fort Worth), 52-7, for its 19th consecutive win. -- Lawlor


Billy Tucker is a recruiting coordinator for Scouts Inc. and has close to a decade of coaching experience at the college and high school level. Tucker has served as a recruiting coordinator for two nationally ranked Division II colleges. Most recently, he was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator for Merrimack College, which advanced to the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Division II playoffs.

[Scoops]

Dews is recruited as a defensive tackle.

[George S. Patton]

Recruiting is going to take a beating this year anyway as the Bennett era ends and the new one starts. At this point, you just salvage what you can and try and make a better push on the class of 2008.

I no longer consider this year's class relevant in the big picture unless one or two big hits come along. Frankly, that's about all anyone can expect.

[PhirePhilBennett]

Recruiting is going to take a beating this year anyway as the Bennett era ends and the new one starts. At this point, you just salvage what you can and try and make a better push on the class of 2008.

I no longer consider this year's class relevant in the big picture unless one or two big hits come along. Frankly, that's about all anyone can expect.

I guess you should have been on board with me last year and quit crapping your pants