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Hit or Miss: Highest-ranked QBs ever at each Big 12 school

Hit or Miss: Highest-ranked QBs ever at each Big 12 school

Josh Freeman was taken in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Flippin Gators

Mind of Mike: Flippin Gators

Do the Gators, hot off their win over LSU, carry the cache to lure players such as Jalen Ramsey?

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Ranking the Big 12 by position

Ranking the Big 12 by position

Rivals.com analyst Brian Perroni ranks the Big 12's 2011 recruiting classes by position. Texas coach Mack Brown sure didn't show any signs of a losing

 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big 12

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big 12

The Texas recruiting class, led by five-star running back Malcolm Brown, finished on top of the Big 12 and No. 3 nationally. Check out the breakdown o

 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Team rankings stock report

Team rankings stock report

Alabama overtook the top spot in the team recruiting rankings from Texas last week, but can Nick Saban's Crimson Tide sustain their lead through Signi

 â€¢ Chris Nee
2010 All-State: Class 5A

2010 All-State: Class 5A

AAA Texas is the presenting sponsor for the 2010 Class 5A All State Team.....

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was won by the East 13-10, had plenty of excellent individual performances, including a record day for D

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 â€¢ Barry Every
2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl gallery

2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl gallery

Photos from the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, won by the East, 13-10.

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 â€¢ Darren Abate
Army Bowl predictions by position

Army Bowl predictions by position

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every breaks down Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, position-by-position. Most positions are matched up well, according

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 â€¢ Barry Every
Army Bowl depth chart released

Army Bowl depth chart released

The starters for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl have been announced. Order is subject to change, but here is how the complete depth chart looks

 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Army Bowl West Thursday practice gallery

Army Bowl West Thursday practice gallery

De'Anthony Thomas was among the players in action during West team practices on Thursday in San Antonio.

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 â€¢ Jeff Johnson
Kessler looks sharp in final practice

Kessler looks sharp in final practice

The West squad wrapped up its preparation on Thursday, and even though coach Bob Johnson kept the hitting to a minimum, players were able to have an i

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 â€¢ Ryan Abraham
Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Army Bowl West Tuesday practice gallery

Versatile player Colt Lyerla had a big day during the second day of practices for the West team for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 â€¢ Jeff Johnson
Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Army All-American West Monday practice gallery

Wide receiver Trey Metoyer was one of the standouts for the West team during the first day of practices for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Ant

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 â€¢ John Talman
Players learning new teammates ... and positions

Players learning new teammates ... and positions

West notebook: Coach Bob Johnson loves skills of Colt Lyerla and De'Anthony Thomas.

 â€¢ Gerard Martinez
Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off in a week and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell offers 10 things he'll be watching during the next week. Atop

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
TOC DFW Class 5A All Area Team

TOC DFW Class 5A All Area Team

Brandon Carter snagged MVP honors for the DFW area in Class 5A, check out the rest of the all DFW Class 5A team right here as we continue with our pos

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
2010 All-District: 7-5A

2010 All-District: 7-5A

7-5A accolades include District MVP, Cam McDaniel, Coppell, along with .....

 â€¢ The Old Coach Staff
Whats next for Walsh

Whats next for Walsh

The most highly touted of the two high school commitments that OSU will bring in for the spring semester in 2011 is Denton, Texas native J.W. Walsh.

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 â€¢ Jay Fielder
Saturday State Championship Recap

Saturday State Championship Recap

Lake Travis QB Michael Brewer led the Cavaliers to their fourth straight state championship with a convincing 27-7 win over Denton Ryan in the first g

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Barnes leads Lions to 3A Division I title

Barnes leads Lions to 3A Division I title

Joe Hale takes an inside look at the top games from East Texas....including Del Barnes and the Henderson Lions winning the Class 3A Division I State C

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 â€¢ Joe Hale
Class 5A State Championship Previews

Class 5A State Championship Previews

J.W. Walsh will look to lead Denton Guyer to a state championship on Saturday afternoon as his Wildcats take on Cibolo Steele in what should be one of

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
East Texas Playoff Insider

East Texas Playoff Insider

Joe Hale takes an inside look at games from East Texas for the fifth round of the playoffs....LaMarcus Brown and the Henderson Lions playing Chapel Hi

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 â€¢ Joe Hale
Video: Walsh commands the huddle

Video: Walsh commands the huddle

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/JW-Walsh-Highlights-4-934077

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 â€¢ Corey Burton
Walsh, Guyer ready for rematch

Walsh, Guyer ready for rematch

Arguably Oklahoma State's most valuable commitment in their 2011 class at this point is that of Denton, Texas native J.W. Walsh. Many expect the 6-fo

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
From the road: QB Starling shines

From the road: QB Starling shines

Nebraska-bound quarterback Bubba Starling of Gardner (Kan.) Gardner-Edgerton had 31 carries for a school-record 396 yards and five touchdowns in a sta

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 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Look Ahead: Playoff drama continues

Look Ahead: Playoff drama continues

Tampa (Fla.) Plant QB Phillip Ely, an Alabama commitment, has had an up-and-down season with injuries and a marginal offensive line. He'll be on the s

 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Category rankings: Quarterbacks

Category rankings: Quarterbacks

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Does anyone have a stonger arm than Ovidedo (Fla.) Hag

 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
5A Region I Bi-District Insider

5A Region I Bi-District Insider

It's time for the playoffs and THEOLDCOACH is there to bring you all the action!!! Tevin Williams and the Euless Trinity Trojans will look to defend t

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Walsh recaps official visit

Walsh recaps official visit

Oklahoma State's lone 2011 quarterback commitment in the person of J.W. Walsh has been set to graduate in December for a while now. Being an early gr

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Walsh talks Army AA honor, Guyer football

Walsh talks Army AA honor, Guyer football

Already widely considered the top quarterback prospect coming out of Texas in the 2011 recruiting class, Denton (TX) Guyer signal caller J.W. Walsh wa

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Walsh lands spot on Army Bowl roster

Walsh lands spot on Army Bowl roster

Denton (Texas) Guyer quarterback J.W. Walsh has used his arms and feet to lead Guyer to two deep playoff runs and colleges all across the country took

 â€¢ Brian Perroni
Walsh has big second week

Walsh has big second week

As several OSU recruiting fans are aware, the Cowboys' prized quarterback commitment J.W. Walsh out of Denton, Texas was able to display his talents t

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
AMP: Walsh starts 2010 season on fire

AMP: Walsh starts 2010 season on fire

The top ranked quarterback in the state of Texas J.W. Walsh was on fire in Denton Guyers opening game last Saturday against Waxahachie, in the Old Coa

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 â€¢ Gregg Peterson
The Old Coach Classic Top Performers

The Old Coach Classic Top Performers

The Old Coach Avery Air Kickoff Classic hosted some talented athletes over the three days and four games. Check out this exclusive review of the top p

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 â€¢ The Old Coach Staff
Stewart, Brown put on show in season opener

Stewart, Brown put on show in season opener

Denton Guyer corner and Texas A&M commit Josh Stewart had his hands full in his season opener, facing off against Waxahachie wideout LaDarius Brown, b

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 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
From the Road: Grading the prospects

From the Road: Grading the prospects

QB Cardale Jones proved his worth during a 16-play, game-winning drive that capped a 250-yard passing night for Cleveland (Ohio) Glendale. His ability

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 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Guyer handles Waxahachie in Classic

Guyer handles Waxahachie in Classic

Denton Guyer proved moving to 5A is just a number and their state ranking in The Old Coach preseason top 25 is no fluke. Behind quarterback J.W. Walsh

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 â€¢ C. W. Starr
Two new five-star prospects in the Rivals100

Two new five-star prospects in the Rivals100

With huge events such as the Top Gun Camp and Gridiron Kings, 7-on-7 tournaments in Texas, Oregon and Alabama as well as big-time college prospect cam

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Walsh recaps busy summer

Walsh recaps busy summer

One of Oklahoma State's most prized commitments in their 2011 recruiting class is obviously Denton, Texas native J.W. Walsh. One of the more highly r

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Elite 11: Driskel is best of the best

Elite 11: Driskel is best of the best

One Elite 11 counselor compared Jeff Driskel to Troy Aikman and Peyton Manning, an outstanding honor for the Florida commit who was named the MVP of t

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

State Supremacy: Fla., Calif. or Texas

The annual debate continues in 2011. Which of the three big talent-producing states - Florida, Texas or California - has the most talent this year? Wh

 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NIKE 7on Tournament top performers

NIKE 7on Tournament top performers

Some of the nation's top players attended the NIKE 7on Tournament last week and many of them, including James Wilder Jr. backed up their rankings and

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 â€¢ Adam Gorney
State 7 on 7 Gets NY Times Treatment

State 7 on 7 Gets NY Times Treatment

Look for the state 7-on-7 tourney to get national coverage in the New York Times.. State champ Lake Travis will get a lot of the pub with Texas quarte

 â€¢ David McNabb
Stewart has outstanding showing at 7on

Stewart has outstanding showing at 7on

There was Josh Stewart, tape hanging off his banged up right hand, cleats off and flip flops on, out of the sun sitting under a tent sipping Gatorade

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Many talented players in 7on field

Many talented players in 7on field

He lined up mainly on defense all day, made some spectacular plays, showed off his superb athleticism, kept up stride for stride with wide receivers i

 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Backs lead the way in Texas state ranking

Backs lead the way in Texas state ranking

It is a good year to need a running back in the midland region. The state of Texas always has backs to choose from but this year has produced a differ

 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Whats the latest with Walsh

Whats the latest with Walsh

Arguably the top quarterback prospect coming out of Texas in the 2011 class, Denton native J.W. Walsh is certainly doing his part in the spring and su

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
Abilene Up to Their Same Old Tricks

Abilene Up to Their Same Old Tricks

On a brutally hot day at Oak Grove Park in Grapevine it was the Abilene Eagles led by QB Ronnell Sims who took home one of two spots in July's 7 on 7

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Colleyville 7 on 7 SQT Preview

Colleyville 7 on 7 SQT Preview

Herschel Sims and the Abilene Eagles make the trip east to participate in the Colleyville SQT at Oak Grove Park on the shores of Lake Grapevine!! Can

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Redhawk SQT Preview

Redhawk SQT Preview

Frisco Liberty WR Cameron Brown will try and lead the Redhawks to their first ever 7 on 7 State Tournament at the Liberty SQT! Check out the full pr

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
AMP: Walsh represents OSU at Elite 11

AMP: Walsh represents OSU at Elite 11

J.W. Walsh represented the Oklahoma State Cowboys quite well on April 9th. The star dual threat quarterback from Denton Guyer High School was one of

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Walsh talks camp performance

Walsh talks camp performance

Oklahoma State's lone quarterback commitment for the 2011 class looks to have made a very solid impression this past weekend at the Elite 11 regional

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
TCU Nike Training Camp Audio: J.W. Walsh

TCU Nike Training Camp Audio: J.W. Walsh

The Nike Training Camp came to TCU on Sunday and THEOLDCOACH was on hand for the action. Check out today's installment of our audio series as we catc

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Running backs lead the way at TCU Nike

Running backs lead the way at TCU Nike

There may not be a state in the country that has more talent at a single position than the state of Texas at running back. So when the Nike Training C

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 â€¢ Barton Simmons
TCU Nike Training Camp Recap

TCU Nike Training Camp Recap

Over 200 of the top prospects in the Southwest converged on Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday for the Nike Training Camp on the campus of TCU. Denton Guyer'

 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Fort Worth Elite 11 Regional top performers

Fort Worth Elite 11 Regional top performers

The second stop on the EA Sports Elite 11 tour hit the Lone Star State on the campus of Texas Christian University. More than 90 gunslingers from Texa

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 â€¢ Barry Every
Walsh impresses at Elite 11 Regional

Walsh impresses at Elite 11 Regional

J.W. Walsh had nothing else to prove. With an early commitment already out of the way, Walsh had established himself as one of the best in Texas. But

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 â€¢ Jeremy Crabtree
Walsh recaps junior day highlights

Walsh recaps junior day highlights

Undoubted the early cornerstone of the 2011 recruiting class for the Oklahoma State coaching staff is Denton, Texas native J.W. Walsh. The impressive

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 â€¢ Reed Coldiron
OSU lands their top 2011 QB target

OSU lands their top 2011 QB target

While signing day for the 2010 class is merely hours away, the Oklahoma State coaching staff has picked up a 2011 commitment that might already be the

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 â€¢ Jay Fielder
Big 12 Blitz: Signing Day surprises

Big 12 Blitz: Signing Day surprises

Though Oklahoma missed out on five-star defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat on Friday when he committed to rival Texas, there could still be some late thea

 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Walsh hearing from the Frogs

Walsh hearing from the Frogs

Denton (TX) Guyer hasn't played football long but that hasn't stopped the Wildcats from having success. The 2009 season was the best in the school's y

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 â€¢ Jeremy Clark
Video: J.W. Walsh commands the huddle

Video: J.W. Walsh commands the huddle

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/JW-Walsh-Highlights-3-57606

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 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Notebook: The states top playmakers come out

Notebook: The states top playmakers come out

Around the state district title battles were waged over the weekend, with several coming down to final moments. Here's a full breakdown of the action

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 â€¢ Jason Howell
Walsh a top QB prospect

Walsh a top QB prospect

It is starting to become evident that one of Oklahoma State's top 2011 quarterback targets is Denton, Texas native J.W. Walsh. One could make a case

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 â€¢ Jay Fielder
Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more

Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more

Here's a look at the stats and scores from the entire Texas Class of 2010, as well as other key names/targets/prospects from 2010-2012. It's a complet

 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more

Friday Night Lights: Stars, stats and more

Here's a look at the stats and scores from the entire Texas Class of 2010, as well as other key names/targets/prospects from 2010-2012.

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 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
From The Sideline: Week Six

From The Sideline: Week Six

Texas is football... and there is no other place for High School Football coverage like TheOldCoach.com. Today, we revisit highlights and reflections

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 â€¢ C. W. Starr
Friday Night Lights: Stars and stats from states best

Friday Night Lights: Stars and stats from states best

It was a weekend of showstopping performances across the state of Texas this weekend on the high school scene. Perhaos no player was as dominant as Ci

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 â€¢ Geoff Ketchum
Top QB prospect takes in UT

Top QB prospect takes in UT

Denton Guyer quarterback J.W. Walsh made his way to Austin last week to take in the Longhorns' win over Texas Tech, and Texas is sitting high on the b

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 â€¢ Jason Suchomel
Top 2011 QB has ties to AM

Top 2011 QB has ties to AM

Denton Guyer's J.W. Walsh is arguably the top junior quarterback in the state of Texas. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound dual threat passer led his team on a s

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 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Texas State 7-on-7 Hot 11: 2011 Class

Texas State 7-on-7 Hot 11: 2011 Class

Pool play at the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament on Friday was followed by a consolation and championship tournament on Saturday, giving prospects plent

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 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Top 2011 passer puts on show in College Station

Top 2011 passer puts on show in College Station

Denton (Texas) Guyer quarterback J.W. Walsh is regarded as one of the top 2011 quarterbacks in the Lone Star State and over the weekend in College Sta

 â€¢ Jason Howell
Stars power Texas 7-on-7 event

Stars power Texas 7-on-7 event

One of the top 7-on-7 events in the nation year after year is the Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament. On Friday on the campus of Texas A&M a loaded group o

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 â€¢ Barton Simmons
State 7-on-7 buzz: How good will Katy be

State 7-on-7 buzz: How good will Katy be

At the Fox Sports Southwest 7-on-7 State Tournament, the buzz was about just how good Katy will be with a super-talented move-in running back, who the

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 â€¢ David McNabb
OSU camp showcases surprises

OSU camp showcases surprises

Boone Pickens Stadium was the backdrop as more than 120 players attended Sunday's Oklahoma State's one-day prospect camp. There were a few surprises t

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 â€¢ Eddie Radosevich
DeSoto  Guyer Overcome Heat to Qualify for State

DeSoto Guyer Overcome Heat to Qualify for State

It was the hottest day of 2009 but that didn't stop DeSoto WR Darius Terrell and his teammates from qualifying for their first ever 7 on 7 State Tourn

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Sooner commits steal camps spotlight

Sooner commits steal camps spotlight

NORMAN, Okla. - During Oklahoma's first one-day camp there were a ton of storylines to follow from new names emerging to established prospects buildin

 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Commits and other Stars take over Sooner Camp

Commits and other Stars take over Sooner Camp

NORMAN, Okla. - The first day of Oklahoma's camp may not have been as star-filled as one might have hoped but Wednesday may have seemed like Christmas

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 â€¢ Josh McCuistion
Top 2011 QB camps at Texas

Top 2011 QB camps at Texas

Many 2011 prospects will be in Austin June 14, but a few did make their way to the 40 Acres last weekend. One 2011 prospect with several eyes on him w

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 â€¢ Jason Howell
Walsh looking to repeat success as a junior

Walsh looking to repeat success as a junior

Denton Guyer had gone 1-19 in their first two years of varsity play but broke out last year, reaching the state semifinals. A big reason was QB J.W. W

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 â€¢ Jeff Tarpley
Arlington Bowie Steps Up to the Challenge

Arlington Bowie Steps Up to the Challenge

Montra Nelson and the Arlington Bowie Volunteers were impressive going 6-0 in the Bowie SQT on Saturday beating South Garland for the championship.

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 â€¢ Matt Stepp
Top 2011 quarterback visits UT spring game

Top 2011 quarterback visits UT spring game

The 2011 class for Denton Guyer looks to continue the program's string of Division I athletes, and quarterback J.W. Walsh, son of head coach John Wals

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 â€¢ Jason Howell