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ITYT: Recruiting intel on Riley Pettijohn, the 2025 TE picture, new Longhorn predictions

Joe Cookby:Joe Cook•07/02/24•

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Joe Cook, Justin Wells, and Charlie Williams look at the latest recruiting news including details on Riley Pettijohn, Nick Townsend, Michael Terry III, and more in the latest episode of Recruiting Intel.

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Official visit season has ended, and it’s now “kitchen table time” where recruits make their final decisions. The discussion highlights key recruits like Smith Orogbo and the significant recruitments happening over the July 4th weekend.

Insight into what coaches do during this period, balancing family time with recruiting efforts. Coaches like Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire are still actively recruiting even while on vacation. The recruitment of top linebacker prospect Riley Pettijohn is detailed, highlighting the competition between Texas, Ohio State, USC, and Texas A&M. The Pettijohn family’s approach to keeping the decision close to the vest is noted.

The emotional and strategic difficulties faced by recruits and coaches during decision-making is discussed. The integrity of Pettijohn’s process in informing coaches of his decision is praised.

Texas’ current linebacker commitments, including Elijah Barnes and the competition for Madden Faraimo, are discussed. The importance of securing top talent and the strategies used by coaches are analyzed. The video explores Texas’ recruitment strategies, including their efforts to bring in versatile athletes like Nick Townsend and Michael Terry. The impact of official visits on these recruitments is emphasized.

The video wraps up with predictions and insights into key recruits like Nick Townsend, Michael Terry, and others. The importance of special teams and how recruits like Michael Taaffe and Tre Wisner have made an impact is also highlighted.

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