{"id":13842,"date":"2023-08-16T22:28:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T03:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=13842"},"modified":"2023-08-16T22:28:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T03:28:11","slug":"joshua-lair-i-talk-to-coach-sark-three-times-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/joshua-lair-i-talk-to-coach-sark-three-times-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua Lair: \u201cI talk to Coach Sark three times a week\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missouri City, Texas <\/strong>\u2013 The Texas Longhorns continue the pursuit of Marshall (Texas) high hard-hitting safety Joshua Lair<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound walking hit stick made an official visit to Texas June 16-18. And since that time has been in constant communication with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\u201cI talk to Sark three times a week. We texted back-and-forth Monday. He tells me to come home. That\u2019s it. Just come home, and play for Texas.\u201d <\/p>\n

The interest by the Longhorns began with an evaluation by Blake Gideon<\/strong>. Since Gideon offered March 21, 2023, the relationship has become one that includes daily communication. <\/p>\n

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#AGTG<\/a> After a great conversation with coach @Coach_Gideon<\/a> I am blessed to say I\u2019ve received an offer from the University Of Texas @On3sports<\/a> @LonghornNetwork<\/a> @TFloss32<\/a> @LoneStarStop<\/a> @MarshallBuffs<\/a> @coachjameswill<\/a> @Rivals<\/a> @247Sports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9MbuoQaBUG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LAIR. \u271e (@LairJoshua) March 21, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe atmosphere and the coaches. Coach Blake (Gideon). That is my guy. We have built a strong relationship from the beginning up until now. I know some of the players on the team too. Coach Gideon and I text every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

When Lair thinks about Texas Longhorns football, one prevailing thought comes to mind. <\/p>\n

\u201cHistory. Really it\u2019s just history. I grew up watching UT all my life. It\u2019s their history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lair says he talks to Texas cornerback commitment Santana Wilson<\/a> the most. The two visited Texas the same weekend. <\/p>\n

Texas is recruiting Lair to play Star and free safety. <\/p>\n

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pic.twitter.com\/BnBdKK1p2z<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LAIR. \u271e (@LairJoshua) June 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

When Inside Texas asked Lair who he was still considering, it became apparent there has been a change to the top 3. LSU is no longer in the mix. <\/p>\n

\u201cUT and Baylor and Washington. That\u2019s who I\u2019m considering.\u201d <\/p>\n

Dave Aranda has Baylor in the hunt<\/h2>\n

Baylor head coach Dave Aranda<\/strong> has left zero doubt how much Lair is coveted by the Bears.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day. It\u2019s like a group chat. Every day he talks to my mom, my uncle, my papaw. It\u2019s very constant. It helps because they are pushing hard with my family. I like that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Arnada\u2019s message on the football side is, and has been very consistent for months. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe feels like I would be a good fit in their scheme at the Star position.\u201d <\/p>\n

One official visit date remains<\/h2>\n

Lair has been contemplating make a commitment prior to the start of the season. While that could still happen, he does have one my official visit on the books. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be taking my OV to Washington for the game against Oregon October 14.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Huskies were in the top four, but then Lair cancelled his June official visit after trips to LSU, Baylor and Texas. Washington never gave up, however, and are now in the running once again. <\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, the atmosphere is great. The depth chart as well. I love all the coaches. Coach Juice (Julius Brown) and the guys.\u201d <\/p>\n

The decision<\/h2>\n

Those around the Marshall High program still think there is a chance Lair could commit prior to September. If that doesn\u2019t happen, an October decision is a lock. <\/p>\n

\u201cI want to go Washington. After I take that OV, just sit and weigh my options.\u201d<\/p>\n

Two of those options will be close to home. An idea his mom is fond of. <\/p>\n

\u201cShe is big on me staying close. She is not digging me going far from home. That\u2019s one thing, and I understand that. I\u2019m keeping that in my pocket. I want to major in sports medicine, so that will be a factor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lair is the No. 429 ranked prospect nationally in the 2024 cycle. He checks in as the No. 39 ranked safety as well. <\/p>\n

The post Joshua Lair: \u201cI talk to Coach Sark three times a week\u201d<\/a> appeared first on On3<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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