It has been announced that both Taylor Bible, from Denton, and Darius White, of Fort Worth are leaving UT to get a new start elsewhere. White was a Parade All-American when coming out of high school and Bible was rated the 12th best defensive tackle in the nation. They both were part of the highly touted 2010 football class and thought to be one of the best recruiting classes ever in Texas.
With these two young men deciding to search for other options, although the mecca for high school football stars in Texas, it is very apparent that UT, is not the best place for the best players. Texas does an excellent job in coaching kids up, and even if you are the top player at your position coming out of high school, there is no guarantee you will see the field at UT. I remember hearing about both players, and couldn't wait to watch them at Texas. This year, until now, I had forgotten they were there.
High school recruits and their families must be prepared for such a situation when they are considering the school the athlete will attend. They must decide when choosing, if the school is where they want to be, or is the football opportunity the most important thing. College is about learning, not athletics. A sport is the mechanism that may get a student athlete recognized by a school, but ultimately it is the academics that should keep a student there.
I do not know what the situation is for either player, but most likely it is about playing time,or the lack of it. Sometimes it is about character, work ethic, or academics, but remember, there is always some one who will be bigger, stronger, and faster than you coming in and wanting your playing time. Bigger is not always better when it comes to selecting your college/university.
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