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Signee Hotseat: James Thomas

Signee Hotseat: James Thomas

In an <i>O-State Illustrated</i> exclusive, we go in depth with three-star safety and Oklahoma State signee James Thomas in our tenth installment of t

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 • Jay Fielder
Class of 2007: Breaking down the D

Class of 2007: Breaking down the D

Now that the flurry of signing day is over and all the LOI's are signed let's go back and breakdown the class that Mike Gundy and company have signed

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 • Jay Fielder
James Thomas ready to work

James Thomas ready to work

Really the only defined safety that will be included in the Cowboys' class of 2007 is La Marque, Texas product James Thomas. O-State Illustrated caug

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 • Reed Coldiron
OSU lands fifth of the weekend

OSU lands fifth of the weekend

Oklahoma State's last major official visit weekend for the class of 2007 just keeps getting better. With prospects like Rivals100 wide receiver Dez B

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 • Matt Malatesta
Thomas headed to Stillwater

Thomas headed to Stillwater

La Marque, Texas defensive back James Thomas tweaked an ankle during a basketball game Tuesday night and his recruiting process took a twist Wednesday

 • Matt Malatesta
La Marque has flurry of verbals

La Marque has flurry of verbals

After winning a Class 4A state championship this Fall, La Marque head coach Bryan Irwin announced that he would be taking the Flower Mound Marcus coac

 • Matt Malatesta
Thomas leaning to Razorbacks

Thomas leaning to Razorbacks

La Marque (Texas) safety James Thomas has been a priority recruit for Arkansas from the beginning, based on the interest they have shown, and he repor

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 • Trey Biddy
Thomas anxious to see Fayetteville for first time

Thomas anxious to see Fayetteville for first time

Arkansas has targeted La Marque (Texas) safety James Thomas since last spring, and the Razorbacks will get one of at least three more visits he will t

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 • Trey Biddy
Thomas still taking visits

Thomas still taking visits

La Marque, Texas' uncommitted headliner, safety James Thomas, is going down to the wire with three BCS conference leaders.

 • Matt Malatesta
Thomas talks state title, recruiting

Thomas talks state title, recruiting

James Thomas and his LaMarque teammates won the Texas 4A state title two weeks ago. After an exciting few weeks, Thomas has turned his attention to r

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 • Brian Freeman
Thomas an OSU target

Thomas an OSU target

Another one of the safety prospects that would help fill out the rest of the 2007 class for Oklahoma State is La Marque, Texas product James Thomas.

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 • Jay Fielder
Cats among five for Thomas

Cats among five for Thomas

LaMarque, Texas safety James Thomas has taken one official visit so far this recruiting season but has not spoken about the visit because he has staye

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 • Brian Gates
Thomas focused on one goal

Thomas focused on one goal

LaMarque safety Jameas Thomas has but one goal on his mind this year, get the 2006 footbball. This week, he had a special visitor in the halls of his

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 • Brian Freeman
Houston-area sleeper getting play

Houston-area sleeper getting play

At this time of year, the big names have probably already been gobbled up by the big programs. It's sleeper-time over the next few months in recruitin

 • Matt Malatesta
Pokes in on La Marque DB

Pokes in on La Marque DB

Another name for Cowboy football recruiting fans to pay attention to is three-star rated defensive back James Thomas. O-State Illustrated talked to t

 • Jay Fielder
Hogs target Thomas

Hogs target Thomas

One of the top safeties Arkansas is recruiting is La Marque (Texas) standout James Thomas, but it will be a while before he makes a decision. Thomas,

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 • Trey Biddy
Thomas off to a strong start

Thomas off to a strong start

LaMarque safety James Thomas has seen his season start well, but it is the start of a school with a former teammate that has really impressed him. Wh

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 • Brian Freeman
Houston-area superstore is stocked

Houston-area superstore is stocked

After a walk through during their athletic period, the La Marque (Texas) Cougar football team listens to music and checks their equipment before the l

 • Matt Malatesta
Houston-area superstore is stocked

Houston-area superstore is stocked

After a walk through during their athletic period, the La Marque Cougar football team listens to music and checks their equipment before the lunch bel

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 • Matt Malatesta
James Thomas looking all over

James Thomas looking all over

After a junior season in which James Thomas was selected Associated Press 4A first-team all-state, as well as District 23–4A Defensive Player of the Y

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 • Josh Gershon
Texas safety listening to former teammate

Texas safety listening to former teammate

La Marque (TX) safety James Thomas was named as one of the top 50 players in Texas. With several offers around the country, could a former teammate's

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 • Brian Freeman
Texas DB likes attention

Texas DB likes attention

La Marque, Texas three-star safety James Thomas isn't following the trend of an early commitment like several players across the state of Texas. The s

 • John Talman
Friday Night Lights Notebook

Friday Night Lights Notebook

Even an hour rain delay couldn't dampen the excitement felt in the Swamp on Friday night as some of the top prospects in the nation showed up at the U

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 • Mark Wheeler
Will Texas safety visit KU

Will Texas safety visit KU

More than anything else, James Thomas, the No. 50 ranked player in Texas, loves to make big time plays that have the potential to change or determine

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Thomas is hearing from all around

Thomas is hearing from all around

La Marque, Texas, safety James Thomas (6-0, 169, 4.67) has been touted as one of the top safeties in the state of Texas this season and he has 13 offe

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 • Jason Howell
The Big 12 is all over James Thomas

The Big 12 is all over James Thomas

La Marque, Texas has become a focal point this year for coaches looking for immediate help at the safety position. The reason why is because it's the

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 • Bob Dean
Thomas a Big 12 favorite

Thomas a Big 12 favorite

One of the top prospects that will come out of Texas in 2007 is La Marque, Texas safety James Thomas. O-State Illustrated was able to talk to Thomas

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 • Jay Fielder
KU a serious option for Texas safety

KU a serious option for Texas safety

James Thomas, the 6-foot-0, 175-pound safety from La Marque (TX) High School had an outstanding junior campaign. Playing in 14 games this past season,

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 • Shay Wildeboor
Huskers are next for Thomas

Huskers are next for Thomas

Things are really starting to pile up in the scholarship offer category for La Marque, Texas safety James Thomas. The 6-foot, 170-pounder picked up a

 • John Talman
Lone Star showdown

Lone Star showdown

The Lone Star state has never been short of high school football talent. In the past, the NIKE Training Camp has featured those future college and pro

 • John Talman
Texas tidbits: Quarterbacks leaving home

Texas tidbits: Quarterbacks leaving home

The state of Texas has several top quarterback prospects in the class of 2007, but many of those signal-callers may not choose to keep their playing d

 • John Talman
Iowa State offers  Texas DB, teammate

Iowa State offers Texas DB, teammate

La Marque (Tex.) safety James Thomas is excited about all the teams that have offered him at this early stage in the recruiting process. When spring b

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Texas tidbits: Williams next in line at AM

Texas tidbits: Williams next in line at AM

Filling certain needs was a priority for the Texas A&M staff early in the 2007 recruiting process. That was quite evident when the fifth commitment ca

 • John Talman
No break for Thomas

No break for Thomas

Last week schools across the state of Texas were on spring break. While most students took the time to rest, relax, and recover La Marque, Texas, safe

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 • Jason Howell
Video: The ballhawk James Thomas

Video: The ballhawk James Thomas

Video: The ballhawk James Thomas

 • Rivals.com
Cougar making quick impression

Cougar making quick impression

La Marque, Texas offensive lineman Andre McGaskey has made a quick impression on college coaches, and at 6-4, 290 he has already picked up two Big 12

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 • Jason Howell
La Marques Momentum Changer

La Marques Momentum Changer

Last fall James Thomas did everything within his power to ensure a win for the La Marque Cougars. As a result he was named 13-4A Defensive Player of t

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 • Jason Howell
Top junior DB has Horns on his wish list

Top junior DB has Horns on his wish list

The La Marque Cougars are a yearly stop for most college programs when scouting the Houston area for top prospects and next year will be no different.

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 • Gerry Hamilton
La Marque safety likes Gators

La Marque safety likes Gators

LA MARQUE, Texas - Safety James Thomas is part of a junior class that could be one of the best for La Marque High School that has come down the pipe i

 • John Talman