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Posted by Scipio Tex on May 4th, 2009 under Basketball, Recruiting
And it’s not to our Honors Accounting program.
Meet 6-5 super sophomore (2011) wing Sheldon McClellan. h/t $$ Burnt Orange Beat
If you like free, here’s a write-up from the Statesman.
And a clip of Sheldon playing a club team of emo boys and random buffoons:
ursa major commented on the blog post Why The 1994 Goodwill Games Might Be A Sign of Things To Come ago
I’d like to think that Ken Starr is Hans, the benevolent hockey shop owner.
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James commented on the blog post Sending Aggies to the NFL ago
JJ is listed in most people’s Top 5 quarterbacks for the 2011 Draft. Ideal size, mobile. His accuracy has also improved dramatically. While Sherman runs a ton out of the shotgun, it is still a semblance of a pro offense.
Hell, McGee got drafted after a couple years of being a running back
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Huckleberry commented on the blog post That Silly Away Goals Rule ago
That’s quite a stretch to view the away goals rule as a harkening to the territorial origins of the game. The game is now split between matches taking place entirely in one town or the other.
The rule is a bad one, IMO. You don’t even have to take it to its logical extreme
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Roscoe wrote a new blog post: Why The 1994 Goodwill Games Might Be A Sign of Things To Come ago
There is no question as to why Baylor is favored to beat Texas tonight – they are two teams on completely different paths since January, and Baylor is coming off perhaps its most impressive win of the year, the dunk-filled dismantling of Texas on Saturday. A Baylor fan should feel confident about tonight’s game, how
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ghostofagroundgame commented on the blog post Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 4 minutes ago
Ronaldo = Johnny Weir.
Nothing pleases me more than watching Real Madrid lose. Except watching Chelsea lose. But whatever, I won’t quibble. I loved it.
Truth is truth. You can’t just flat-out buy an entire team of super-stars. There is only one ball to go around.
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ursa major wrote a new blog post: Baylor v. Texas – Preview 30 minutes ago
Baylor hasn’t beaten Texas three times in the same season since 1981-82. Can we break that streak tonight?
Rather than some esoteric discussion of the relative merits of each team, I think it’s relevant to do a quick look at the stats from our first two matchups.
Baylor 80, @Texas 77 (OT)
Baylor: 28-64 (43.8% FG), 3-12SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: ””, url: ”” });
James wrote a new blog post: Sending Aggies to the NFL 44 minutes ago
A&M had its pro day this week and it was a damning reminder of where the exiled regime left this program. Not one A&M football player was invited to the 2010 NFL Combine. Pro day featured a depressing cluster of Fran recruits clinging to the dream of earning a living in the NFL.
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ursa major commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
I got a 50. Thanks Larry Sager!
P.Drez commented on the blog post Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
His hair really is getting ridiculous… he’s having a case of the Beckhams.
As far as his play, he just couldn’t take over the match like we’ve seen him do, but his supply was weak as well, with Higuain missing his late runs to the far post multiple times. He found space, but wasn’t
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BatesHorn commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 2 hours, 8 minutes ago
35 while ignoring a conference call with some corporate types in Delaware.
J Rog wrote a new blog post: Stretch Run 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
If the season ended today, the Spurs would be in a tie for the 7th seed in the Western Conference with the Portland Trailblazers. With the Grizzlies only 3.5 games back, there is not much room for error down the stretch. And unfortunately, there are a lot of land mines ahead.
The Spurs have 20 games left
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P.Drez wrote a new blog post: Real Humiliation: Los Galacticos Ousted 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
Over $300 million spent, zero improvement. Real Madrid brought in two world players of the year to usher in a new Galactico era and win the European title, but it was Lyon’s committed teamwork and diligent defending that sees the French champions through to the quarterfinals.
Not sure what Ronaldo’s doing here, but we do know
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Kevin Berger wrote a new blog post: Quick Preview of Today’s Big East Tournament Action 3 hours, 15 minutes ago
Georgetown vs. Syracuse.
The battle of bitter Big Beast rivals. Ronnie Seikaly vs. Patrick Ewing. Stevie Thompson vs. Reggie Williams. Pearl Washington vs. Michael Jackson. Now Wes Johnson vs. Greg Monroe.Syracuse is coming off of an embarrassing loss at Louisville and solidify its claim to a national 1 seed. Georgetown is
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czarcw commented on the blog post If A Stopwatch Clicks In The Woods… 3 hours, 17 minutes ago
I’ll comment on that game. The Ags didn’t quit because, unlike their customary curb-stomping against K-State and OU, they actually had some early success where they scored on a broken coverage. Secondly, no doubt, Jerrod Johnson was on fire. If he plays like that every game next year, the Ags are going to be tough
James commented on the blog post Big XII Day 2 – Preview 3 hours, 29 minutes ago
Page is actually a Smurf
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Sailor Ripley commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 3 hours, 35 minutes ago
“Man, it’s really just a dream come true to commit to Texas,” Diggs told Hamilton. “I’ve grown up watching the Texas Longhorns and have loved those guys my whole life. Of course, my brother is a Texas Longhorn playing in the NFL and I love being around all the guys that have played at Texas
Drew Dunlevie commented on the blog post Top 8 Seed Round Robin: The One Seeds 3 hours, 53 minutes ago
Was talking with Kevin yesterday and I think he likes Kansas the best of the 1’s but has a different favorite to cut down the nets in Indy…
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hodad commented on the blog post Mack’s practice thoughts 4 hours, 13 minutes ago
“The impending lack of depth at corner along with an ability to cover a slot receiver could earn him a spot next year as the starting nickel when Aaron Williams leaves us for a huge payday after stomping through the Big 12 next year like Sasquatch through the mosh pit of a Green Day show.”
This
hodad commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 4 hours, 19 minutes ago
Mike Davis and Darius White play a position that Texas has up to five of on the field on any given play. Malcolm Brown and Hershel Sims play a position That UT that hasn’t had more than one of on the field since the early 80’s.
Hiphopopotamus commented on the blog post Top 8 Seed Round Robin: The One Seeds 4 hours, 32 minutes ago
So it looks like you’re leaning Kansas. I like where your head’s at.
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hodad commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 4 hours, 53 minutes ago
Even with the great class we’ve already signed I’m going to be really worried if Malcolm Brown doesn’t come to the 40 acres. Expecting more than one of the elite four in the state is just hubris. Why would a kid come and compete with another one of the elite four when he
Blues commented on the blog post Colt McCoy: Smarter Than An Apostle, Dumber Than An Okie 5 hours, 3 minutes ago
“Bradford was able to do so well by having one eye concerned with the question he was currently answering while having his other eye pre-read the next one.”
If they ever do a movie of Richard Pryor’s “Mudbone” stories, Bradford can play “Cockeyed Junior.”
ghostofagroundgame commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 5 hours, 4 minutes ago
I vote we now increase our concern about landing a stud running back?
Ag_in_TX wrote a new blog post: Big XII Day 2 – Preview 5 hours, 9 minutes ago
So – one for four yesterday is about par for me. In fact, it reminds me of the time my wife was taking note of my picks for a given weekend. I told her I had studied trends, noted injuries, and done all my research. She told me: “Perhaps you should keep
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Blues commented on the blog post Texas Hoops vs. Iowa State: Post-Mortem 5 hours, 11 minutes ago
I watched this game out of the corner of my eye and avoided live threads. I think I helped the team and my blood pressure. Thanks for re-capping the finer points I missed by letting go.
Hiphopopotamus commented on the blog post Big XII Tourney: Day One 5 hours, 18 minutes ago
Agreed. I think people forget that to be a 6 seed you have to be one of the best 24 teams in the country. That’s not Missouri.
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Blues commented on the blog post Mack’s practice thoughts 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
Nice thoughts, Rover.
James commented on the blog post Big XII Tourney: Day Two 5 hours, 30 minutes ago
Good previews.
I think you guys coast to a double digit win over Tech.
We should be able to guard Corn better than Mizzou did thus giving them tougher shots.
The evening games should be good viewing. I like Okie Lite in the upset over K-State. I also think the Baylor guards guide the Bears to
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Magnificent Bastard commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 5 hours, 34 minutes ago
sizzle’s hands are permanently chapped and raw.
BatesHorn commented on the blog post Our long national nightmare is over 5 hours, 35 minutes ago
Well, the San Francisco connection is strong here, so…….
If I had to guess, they wanted to take one more look at the numbers, expected attrition, etc, and make sure they had all their numbers locked down before they offered, which the first week of Spring Practice would help them suss out, and they probably told
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Straight out of brenham said:
May 4th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Wow!The recruiting claases we are putting together over the next three years are kansas-north carolina like.
Never thought i wouls see the day we would recruit this well year in and year out.
Sheldon Quarles said:
May 5th, 2009 at 12:25 am
I was an RTF major.
I think. I’ll have to check actually.
Dirk Diggler said:
May 5th, 2009 at 3:52 am
“McClellan is a long and athletic play maker . . . He attacks the rim in transition where he can finish above the rim with his great length.”
I’ve got the touch.
NateHeupel said:
May 5th, 2009 at 5:23 am
Correct me if I’m wrong, but with his graduation date being 2011, wouldn’t this young man currently be a sophomore? And people make fun of Mack Brown for selling his soul on Junior Day. Rick Barnes is a couple of baby steps away from appearing in person at junior high tournaments.
On a serious note, this is absolutely impressive, and it looks like UT is serious about challenging KU for long-term Big 12 basketball supremacy.
Steve Nebraska said:
May 5th, 2009 at 5:53 am
It’s encouraging to see our wing/sg recruiting moving away from almost exclusively 6′1″-6′2″ guys.
t1climb1 said:
May 5th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Harry Burns: Shel? Sheldon? No, no, you did not have great sex with Sheldon.
Sally Albright: I did too.
Harry Burns: No you didn’t. A Sheldon can do your income taxes, if you need a root canal, Sheldon’s your man… but humpin’ and pumpin’ is not Sheldon’s strong suit. It’s the name. ‘Do it to me Sheldon, you’re an animal Sheldon, ride me big Shel-don.’ Doesn’t work.
Never Out Yourself said:
May 5th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Gettin’ close there t1..
Now go drink a six pack, watch an Eastwood western and kick your poodle…
CallKevin said:
May 5th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Safe to assume he’s grown since those clips? He certainly doesn’t look 6′5 there. Looks great, just not that tall.
t1climb1 said:
May 5th, 2009 at 7:28 am
Sorry, there weren’t any guys named Sheldon in old Westerns or Steve McQueen movies. I’ll turn in my mancard now.
Scipio Tex said:
May 5th, 2009 at 8:02 am
CallKevin:
Sorry, I should have specified – if you look at the clip date (’07), you can see that he is in either 8th or 9th grade when this was shot.
So pretty impressive.
SizzleChest said:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:31 am
If they run a weave, Barnes can scream out “Serpentine, Shel!!” and it actually be a relevant instruction.
HenryJames said:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:31 am
How did they get Frankenstein to officiate in that first clip?
Texoz said:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:47 am
“How did they get Frankenstein to officiate in that first clip?”
Teen Wolf wasn’t available????
Bob in Houston said:
May 5th, 2009 at 9:53 am
Great In-Laws reference, sizzle…
f3driver said:
May 5th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Wow, very athletic; but shoots like a girl. I hope whoever is coaching him between now and college is strong on fundamentals.
Scipio Tex said:
May 5th, 2009 at 11:31 am
His shot release is amusing, but there’s plenty of time to get it higher.
CallKevin said:
May 5th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Thanks for the clarification, Scipio. Makes more sense now.
Scipio Tex said:
May 5th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Yeah, I just noticed the April as well.
So that’s him as an eighth grader. He’s no Damon Bailey, but that’s pretty impressive.
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May 5th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Bartoncreek said:
May 5th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
The only ones making fun of Mack Brown’s recruiting are the one’s getting their collective asses handed to them. Same goes with Barnes.
We are a well oiled machine right now in both sports. This will be one helluva ride in football and b-ball for the next 5-6 years at least. I’m calling two final fours and 2 shitty crystal footballs bcs bullshit championships. But I will still enjoy it.
huge said:
May 5th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
i think that could be considered “best case scenario”
Petey said:
May 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
YAY!
SizzleChest said:
May 5th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
You think it takes talent to play Frankenstein? That limey cocksucker can rot in hell.
Trips Right said:
May 5th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Kid probably shoots that way because he’s just growing into his body. I’d bet you dollars to donuts that he was 5-9 a year and a half ago and this release was the only way he could get the ball to the rim. Scip’s right about being able to adjust his release. Other than that, all I can say is sick, sick, sick. Handles, coordination, quickness, size…you name it, he’s got it.
SkyMonkeyHorn said:
May 6th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Sheldon, does not sound ,yeah, how about Mc or Mac, anyway he is Smooth as my Mr.Patron…
He needs to get stronger in the next 2 years and add 20/25 pounds but if he puts in the work he will be a monster !
His release point is good right now but will get better with 2years of shooting in his short pants needs a little work on his handle , stronger hands would help. He is good.
Say does anyone know how the NCAA ticket allotment worked in 2002-2003 season for the final four. How many bucks ?
Beeman said:
May 7th, 2009 at 11:06 am
We can only hope he’s as good as Sheldon Quarles.