Jamarkus McFarland just about ruined my Christmas.  I was getting so pumped thinking about the possibility of landing a combination of McFarland, Kennard, and Kirkpatrick.  And then this happened.  Alright McFarland... have fun playing for Stoops and co. while we trash your defense for the next four years.

So, what are your thoughts on who Mack has left on the recruiting board.  Devon Kennard is done with his visits and his decision has pretty much come to USC and Texas.  He's a powerhouse defensive end.  I'm not so sure how confident I feel about him coming to Austin, though. Pete Carroll has a lot of pull with those western recruits... not to mention good recruits in general.  However, the Muschamp factor may come into play with Kennard.  Seeing him line up on the other side of a stronger Okafor in a few years could be magical.  This one is a toss-up.

The other major prospect I'm high on is Dre Kirkpatrick.  I don't need to speak much about his game.  Think of Duane Akina's dream cornerback and you'll get Dre.  While I don't know as much about this corner, I do know he's a 'Bama kid and we have a certain defensive coordinator/head coach in-waiting that has Auburn ties.  I also know Kirkpatrick is taking his official visit to Austin on January 23rd, which is very close to the signing date.  There's a lot of potential as far as the recruiting goes.  The only downside is that he is from Bama and two of his top schools are Alabama and Auburn.  He's also looking at Florida, but one can only cross their fingers that he won't end up in Gainesville.  My gut feeling is that if he wants to leave his homestate, he'll commit to Texas.  But he could very well end up at a Bama school.  I don't feel too good about his case... but you never know.

Any additional information about these two guys would be much appreciated along with your opinions.  Also, does anyone know about Craig Loston's status.  He never really looked at Texas unitll he withdrew his commitment to Clemson, so I never had much faith in the kid.

Here's to a strong last push in recruiting, a throttling of the Buckeyes in Arizona, and to the fact that it's 12:19 a.m. on December 26th and OU (and McFarland!) STILL SUCKS!!!