Yesterday's massive commitment from KJ Edwards to Texas A&M football sent ripples throughout the entire nation's recruiting departments, but those ripples were apparently felt as shockwaves 90 miles to the west. The Aggies were not surprised that Edwards ended up committing to them, but after long months of predicting that the Longhorns would win out, Texas beat writers had some egg on their faces.
It's a hard thing when you end up making some bad predictions. Heaven knows I've been wrong more than once! But sometimes, you just need to sort of shrug and move on— that is a tough thing, however, for some people to do.
I guess when people pay to access your site because they believe you to be well-informed, and then they hold your feet to the fire when you called your shot wrong, you have a couple of different routes to take. Insulting a high schooler is not one I would personally choose, but the bravery of Justin Wells of InsideTexas to choose against what I believe to be common wisdom is on full display.
Texas beat writer calls KJ Edwards' A&M decision "irrational" after months of predicting he'd land with Longhorns
According to Wells, what swayed Edwards was not the allure of playing for the Maroon and White, nor close relationships with East Texas guys like Terry Bussey, nor even relationships with coaches. No, it was the purported "anti-Texas Rally" that took place over his official visit (as if that's what's on the Aggies' mind when hosting prospects) leading to a "reactionary" move.
Would someone plz let me know when the next anti-Texas rally is I would like to be there pic.twitter.com/6oqEx9baR3
— John Patterson (@johnpaulp) June 18, 2025
This obviously slanted account led to some pretty funny comments from Aggie fans.
Let me know what you hear. I’d like to attend with my family.
— Drewtamu (@Drewtamu) June 18, 2025
The funniest part is, according to KJ himself in an interview with Jason Howell of Texags, the fact that A&M was going to be his choice was something that he had in the back of his mind for the past two months. That means his decision was anything but reactionary or irrational— it wasn't spur of the moment at all.
It can be a tough thing to admit that your information or read on a situation was misguided. It's not the easiest for everyone to do. But it sure looks better than stepping on another rake immediately in the aftermath.