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Bump for one of the 3 Texas posters.

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I like them both, with the right coaching Swoopes can be big time.

I don't disagree. I just thought Barrett was the better fit for where our offense is headed. We didn't need to take a risk, even though Swoopes may turn out to be a star. We should have taken the sure thing good passer imo.

I know he's 4A so it's really good high school football. 5A is a little better, but it's the second biggest in Texas, which makes it one of the best in the nation. As far as how good his district is I'm not sure exactly, but most are pretty good. Wichita Falls isn't too far north of Dallas so I can't imagine the teams being bad, but there are people on our home board who would know a lot more if you venture over there.

just keep it civil and you'll be fine. Also, I'm sure if you pm Gerry Hamilton or Jeff Howe they'd answer any of your questions for you if you don't want to risk it.

there is virtually no difference between 4a/5a talent and competition.

rider plays in kind of weak district, but they played 3 good teams ooc and won 3 games in the playoffs (made the regional finals). denton ryan is the best team in their division and sends kids d1 every year (de/dt mario edwards - fsu last year + 5 others to texas, baylor, mizzou, aggy and utsa). they lost to ryan, but that's nothing to be ashamed of. they beat the other good team in the district, lake dallas. lost one they shouldn't have to little elm.

barrett's the better passer, no question about it. texas has a pure passer in brewer from the 2012 class and feels very good about getting another in the 2014 class w/ jerrod heard (same district as barrett). the staff loves swoopes upside and he should have time to develop behind ash and brewer. they also felt like there would be zero chance of landing heard if they got barrett.

i think you got a great qb. glad he's out of the conference.

I think Heard is going to relegate Swoopes to the bench and eventually transfer. I'd take Heard over both Swoopes and Barrett. Swoopes is the best talent no question but is his mental ability close to on par with his athletic talent? I have huge doubts. Not saying he's a stupid or unsmart kid, just saying some kids process things slower and not as well as others. Some kids just get it and Barrett/Heard are in that category.

There is no question that if Tyrone Swoopes wasn't committed to Texas he wouldn't be a top 200 prospect. He is maybe the third or fourth best QB in the state.