By Kevin Lonnquist
Publisher
Recruiting’s dead period officially ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday. The quiet period began Tuesday. But the traction that Baylor has made with the future has been ongoing.
There’s nothing hush hush about that.
While the 2024 class a ways off from coming together building the relationship now matters. That started with Forney defensive back Aaron Flowers whom Baylor just offered.
Literally started. As in Flowers having his first FaceTime call with Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and defensive backs coach Kevin Curtis on Monday.
“They were really nice and chill guys,’’ Flowers said. “They made a good impression greeting and talking to me. Coach Aranda talked to me that after spring break they’re going to try to bring me in to watch a spring practice.’’
Baylor had been in touch with Forney coaching staff led by head coach Jeff Fleener. Fleener had a lot to sell about the prospect who just completed his sophomore season. The Bears are one of five programs, which have stepped in along with Texas Tech and SMU.
“I’m surprised with the offers,’’ Flowers said. “But I knew that the hard work I put in the off season and the summer would have paid off.”
Flowers surge in 2021 was emblematic of Forney’s surge. The Jack Rabbits finished winless in 2020 (0-9) and had not enjoyed a winning season or made the postseason since 2015. Well, not only did Forney make the playoffs at 7-4 it finished second in District 8-5A.
For Flowers he collected two interceptions and had 58 solo tackles. That’s quite a total for someone usually playing at the third tier. District coaches named him an all-first team district selection.
“I would describe my style as good man to man skills with well-rounded tackling,’’ he said. “Our coaches use me sometimes for run support. But most of the time it was off perimeter runs. It’s mostly the closing speed on the tackles. With some good angles here and there.’’
It’s an offseason for growth and refinement for Flowers. He’s running track this spring in the 200 and the 400.
“I’m working on my press technique and my stance,’’ Flowers said. “I’m also trying to do something to where I’m flipping my hips faster and being more efficient.’’
Like his newfound dialogue with Baylor, everything is building. But it’s a good sign that Baylor has expressed a desire for Flowers to attend a spring practice.
Publisher
Recruiting’s dead period officially ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday. The quiet period began Tuesday. But the traction that Baylor has made with the future has been ongoing.
There’s nothing hush hush about that.
While the 2024 class a ways off from coming together building the relationship now matters. That started with Forney defensive back Aaron Flowers whom Baylor just offered.
Literally started. As in Flowers having his first FaceTime call with Baylor head coach Dave Aranda and defensive backs coach Kevin Curtis on Monday.
“They were really nice and chill guys,’’ Flowers said. “They made a good impression greeting and talking to me. Coach Aranda talked to me that after spring break they’re going to try to bring me in to watch a spring practice.’’
Baylor had been in touch with Forney coaching staff led by head coach Jeff Fleener. Fleener had a lot to sell about the prospect who just completed his sophomore season. The Bears are one of five programs, which have stepped in along with Texas Tech and SMU.
“I’m surprised with the offers,’’ Flowers said. “But I knew that the hard work I put in the off season and the summer would have paid off.”
Flowers surge in 2021 was emblematic of Forney’s surge. The Jack Rabbits finished winless in 2020 (0-9) and had not enjoyed a winning season or made the postseason since 2015. Well, not only did Forney make the playoffs at 7-4 it finished second in District 8-5A.
For Flowers he collected two interceptions and had 58 solo tackles. That’s quite a total for someone usually playing at the third tier. District coaches named him an all-first team district selection.
“I would describe my style as good man to man skills with well-rounded tackling,’’ he said. “Our coaches use me sometimes for run support. But most of the time it was off perimeter runs. It’s mostly the closing speed on the tackles. With some good angles here and there.’’
It’s an offseason for growth and refinement for Flowers. He’s running track this spring in the 200 and the 400.
“I’m working on my press technique and my stance,’’ Flowers said. “I’m also trying to do something to where I’m flipping my hips faster and being more efficient.’’
Like his newfound dialogue with Baylor, everything is building. But it’s a good sign that Baylor has expressed a desire for Flowers to attend a spring practice.
