Open Post | Monday, Dec. 29th
Posted on: December 29, 2014
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Also, best of luck to the Sooners who face Clemson later today!
– Pat Allen: One 2015 offensive lineman Oklahoma has continued to recruit for some time is Pat Allen (Reisterstown, MD) out of Maryland, who has been a Georgia commit since this past August. But behind the scenes has continued to speak to a select few coaches. We had a chance to speak to Allen at length this past weekend, and he made it very clear that Bill Bedenbaugh is someone who has continued to recruit him, respectfully, despite his commitment.
You may recall that Allen took an official visit to Norman back in September for the Tennessee game and came away very impressed. Allen also has family in this part of the country (in Texas).
Allen told us that Georgia’s offensive coordinator, Mike Bobo, leaving is just the lastest development that has caused him rethink his commitment. He also said that he’s currently only considering four schools. Those schools being; OU, Georgia, Tennessee & LSU.
He talked with us at length about his relationship to the staffs at both OU and Tennessee after having visited both schools (he’s visited Tennessee twice due to proximity). Pat said he had a relationship with the LSU offensive line coach because he was formerly at Virginia Tech and had offered him prior to making the move to Baton Rouge.
Allen asked us not to divulge his decision date, but we can tell you that a decision is coming very soon. Hard to really say what happens here, but it has to be viewed as at least somewhat of a positive that even just a week or two ago Allen wasn’t even on the radar of OU fans.
– Dominique Reed: Our guy Alex caught up with Coffeyville (Kansas) JUCO WR, Dominique Reed. Who confirmed with Alex that Oklahoma has offered, so it appears the Sooners are looking to bring in another JUCO talent. Reed said that he’s planning to visit Norman in January, but has yet to set an exact date.
He said he’s also considering Arkansas, Auburn & Louisville. Reed is originally from Arkansas and was being heavily recruited by both Razorbacks and Cardinals before going the JUCO route.
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Thoroughly enjoy TFB. I took advantage of the “free” promo for SoonerScoop, and I still feel like I’m not getting my money’s worth.
thank you for being a part of the site!
I did as well. TFB much better. More insightful content from guys who are supposedly on the outside.
Thanks Jake! You can always read both 🙂
I’ve tried, but man that site hurts my eyes lol.
Any word on high school recruits in the Orlando area that may have attended bowl practices this past week? I know a number of Louisiana kids made it to last years bowl prep…
Norvell going full Norvell on us. Heaven forbid you develop more than 1 player per season that you actually developed from HS.
How about Broyles and Stills?
Like I said, one per year. He has successfully developed from HS Broyles, Stills, and Shep. That’s it. The rest were juco or transfers. It is no coincidence that this is the first year we haven’t had a transfer/juco WR and it also happens to be the worst set of WRS we’ve had. These are all “Norvell” developed guys, and they are a very dispointing group.
Like I said, one per year. He has successfully developed from HS Broyles, Stills, and Shep. That’s it. The rest were juco or transfers. It is no coincidence that this is the first year we haven’t had a transfer/juco WR and it also happens to be the worst set of WRS we’ve had. These are all “Norvell” developed guys, and they are a very dispointing group.
I have been curious about this ever since Jordan posted his list of coaches he thought may need to go and the follow up article on Josh Heuple’s history developing QBs. Any chance you could do a similar style article on Norvell’s history with WRs Jordan? I think Spartacus has a solid point here.
Just read a comment from a poster on another site who ‘claims’ he’s friends with a former OU WR who was down the depth chart. Said Norvell works harder with the ‘1s’ than the other guys so maybe ‘some truth’ to the development thing?
If that is true, it certainly explains why none of the 2s seemed ready to start the season, especially considering that the only 1 returning from last year was Shepard. Very frustrating too considering how developing players/depth was something we used to be really good at.
It probably doesn’t help that Norvell is co-offensive coordinator either. I will be really curious to see what happens with the WRs moving forward.
I’m excited about the game today-get a win-finish recruiting strong and get ready for 2015. Boomer!
Brad, be careful. I’m not sure this type of optimism is still allowed on this board.
Indeed, though I think win or lose OU is going to have some nice recruiting goodies to end the 2015 class. Could easily see Gallimore, Campbell, Dalton, Orr, Lampkin and Wheeler.
McGuiness, please.
I’d drink a Guinness to McGinnis announcing to OU. You saw it, too!! Kid can ball.
McG is a stud!
That’s awesome. I wish there was a McGuiness, McKee or Houston in there too. Hope to hear about some LB’ers in your next post. Thanks K.
That’s awesome. I wish there was a McGuiness, McKee or Houston in there too. Hope to hear about some LB’ers in your next post. Thanks K.
did i just read ‘get a win?’
Sooners need to hit Stoudt every time he drops back to pass. He’ll turn it over a few times if they do
Not wishing ill intentions, but I wonder about Stoudt’s back up.
Probably would go to their WR who runs their wildcat formation
His name is Nick Schuesseler. I believe the only game he played in this year was Clemson’s game against Georgia Tech. More of a pocket passer type not very mobile from the very little I’ve seen from him.
Thanks.
Looked at their roster and they had five or more. One QB was listed as a R-Gr. WTH? Gray shirt?
That would be my guess.
What do you think about all of the WR offers? Do you think Coaches have a feeling DGB is leaving? Or do you just think it’s more about young guys not developing fast enough.
DGB is probably gone, and aside from Shepard no one has proven to be a difference maker on every play. Need all the talent they can get, plus dont be surprised by some transfers.
It’s frustrating that certain teams like Baylor and USC get speedy wide outs. I mean OU’s current crop does not seem to scare anyone on deep routes. Kenny Stills, Broyles, Saunders, beat people deep. What’s the problem here? Since it’s not the OL, it’s either the QB or the speed and ability of the WR to get separation. Is it Knight’s deep ball inability?
I think it’s the WR’s.
Last deep ball I remember TK making was to Shep on the first play of the Iowa St game.
Yeah I remember that as well. There were others, but by no means a consistent threat without Shepard. Neal does not look fast to me. May be it’s me but the WR and Secondary are not real speed burners.
None of them have elite speed unfortunately
Thanks, that’s what I thought. You’d think with Stills, Saunders, Brown and Broyles in the league we could get one or two speed guys like USC has. I mean, just one?
I believe OU missed out on Agholor, Treadwell, and of course KD Cannon. Those three in the fold and none of this WR talk would be happening
Thanks. That’s right.
You’re welcome
Just to make argument for arguments sake, but Quick is well… pretty quick. At least in my opinion. I recall a few times that we’ve had open deep over the top and Knight missed him.
I like Neal. It isn’t always straight line speed, but the ability to sell a move and get open.
I actually like our young secondary and think they will be very good. Having Thomas as the other corner is a difference maker, to me.
I agree, Thomas just needs to learn how to play flip his hips when playing man zone and ride him into the boundary instead of running two yards in front of him.
No doubt, I believe Knights deep ball is probably his best asset. He missed a few this year but, also dropped quite a few in too. I blame the WRs and hope that Humphrey can bring some speed to the field and either Mead or Todd some size to stretch the field as well, most of these WRs were brought in for screen passes and need RAC ability not so much straight line speed. The offense is turning over to a new style and while it is players wont fit the mold correctly.
There is an element of truth in that. Saunders and Shep had speed to burn and run really crisp routes. I noticed that younger WRs have struggled to either get open or are easily jammed at the LOS which may contribute to timing issues.
Hopefully they’ll be stronger and quicker next season
We’ve been of the mind that DGB is gone and we’ve noted that’s what we’ve been hearing on The Original Posters so yeah that could be it. As far as young guys not developing…I think it would be a scary notion to think that they’d be ready to give up on guys like Mead and Todd after only a few months on campus. So hopefully it’s more about DGB not about the lack of timely development. But I agree with you…it raises some questions in my mind.
Could it be they’re shuffling a couple of guys (Meier/Andrews) to TE?
Actually I think Meier is already a TE so that wouldn’t be the case with him.
And Andrews, at 6’6 240ish, is making the shift to TE.
They had Meier and Andrews at TE in fall camp…though Meier was doing a lot of work with the WRs. I think Andrews may actually have been moved back to WR but can’t recall for sure.
Saw on 247 that Jalin Barnett top 2 is Nebraska and okie light that Ou coaches are no longer pursuing him? Have the brainiacs heard anything on this?
We have heard of it. It isn’t so much that OU is done pursuing him. More so that he is at the back of a line.
Also looking good on gallimore what do you think our chances?
There looks to be a ton of momentum for ou to close strong. Most think we are the favorites for gallimore, wheeler, lampkin, dalton. Then others we’re either 1 or 2 on the list would be wariboko, Allen, Campbell, Daniels and neal.
Where are you guys seeing this info on Gallimore?
Here
https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/ou-oklahoma-sooners-football-recruiting-open-post-christmas-week
247Crystal ball is trending Ou for what it’s worth.
We wrote a few notes on Gallimore recently and have been feeling good about him for a while.
Agree Zack a nice win today and good close to recruiting is looking possible.
You would think you would make your top in state recruits priority. That’s just me. I would want somebody who loves OU vs someone you have to sell OU to.
Not sure he loves OU, or he could have been in the fold months ago.
EasTex is right…these Oklahoma kids are free to draw out their recruitment and make OU wait…but it goes both ways…they can’t get mad when OU happens to grab 5 great recruits themselves and decide that they want to be very selective about who they make their sixth commit. Perhaps it’ll be a lesson to Oklahoma kids. Either way we certainly wish Jalin well and he’s still on OU’s board…but just not as high as other targets.
I’m just curious, but any reason why we are no longer pursuing him? I remember earlier in the year it appeared Barnett was a lock, and he still appears high on multiple boards. Is there something that coaching staff has seen that others haven’t? Or did we just lose this race?
Tucker, this is a mix of Barnett waiting too long and him getting exposed as not good as we thought. Add to that the talk of him being too heavy and looking very slow, and things came back to bite ol’ Jalin. This has been the overall understanding on him for the past month or so.
I will take that as a good sign even if it would be good to keep top Okies in state.
I am not one to tell commits they should select their schools but, but with Arky and OU’s solid history of putting linemen in the league, it baffles me that this went out so long…
You guys get the memo from TFB about the rate hike in order to increase the travel budget? SpecK heading to St. Petersberg for live updates from practice all week. Jordan doing the same for the U.S. Army AA game in San Antone. JY drew the Semper Fi game in Carson, CA. LoL Wishful thinking. Intriguing news on Pat Allen. See he is playing in the Semper Fi game on Sun. the 4th. Planning to watch and maybe he will announce then?
haha next year buddy…next year 🙂 Once all that big ad money rolls in 🙂
Very excited for the game. Knight’s back.
https://twitter.com/TheFbBrainiacs/status/549599791202586625
No one can ever say Wheeler doesn’t at least look the part!
Surprised but Jefferson ‘looks’ thicker than Wheeler. Still hoping for Wheeler to OU. As someone said, noone gonna mistake that kid for a safety.
Hopefully McKee and wheeler are talking about playing at ou together.
Jefferson is a beast. And my next comment is not saying I dont think he will be a heck of a player in college but I have seen him up close multiple times and can tell you I have a concern with how narrow his shoulders are. Not a big framed kid at all so makes me wonder if he will be able to put on the weight needed at the next level. Again still think the kid will be a playmaker but just a concern of mine with him.
Where is all this Lampkin switching news coming from. All his posts seem pro Texas
He’s made waves saying he’s got a surprise for people at the beginning of January. Looks like he and his HS teammate dalton want to play together. I don’t think texas has offered dalton. And lampkin’s mom loves OU from what I’ve read and who doesn’t like monty?
Zack, was that a tweet? Been looking for that comment about him and Dalton ‘shocking the world’ or something like that in January.
I think so but I could be wrong.
It’s something that he’s tried to keep under wraps but there are definitely legs to the rumor. To me it isn’t a done deal til it’s done but I know where the rumor is coming from and it’s from a sound source.
And the rumor includes wariboko or is that just wishful thinking?
There are definitely people at OU that feel good about Wariboko. I know Brandon does as well. I personally don’t. Just feel like he’s set on living in California and will go to UCLA. But we’ll find out for sure here in a few days.
This would be awesome for two reasons. First, we’d be getting a pretty solid DL. Second, he’d be pulling the rug out from under UT, and while it might not be last minute, it’s getting pretty close.
Have read that Grissom and Romar are out; that Quick has been dealing with a groin injury and Shead is a game day decision with soreness.
What do we know of Q Hayes status?
No reason to believe Hayes won’t be available based on Stoops’ comments. Grissom has been known for a while now and Romar obviously got hurt in practice just a couple days ago.
As much as I like the way Parker has performed, glad to know Q will be there for his leadership.
https://twitter.com/austinseibert1/status/549599880503914497
At the end of his playing college career, he may just be the top gem of this class. How many games have we seen won/lost by a field goal. I am still curious if they will have him punt once in a while, after looking at his punting skills.
Interestingly enough Big Joe, OU under Stoops has never made a game winning field goal to end a game. Unbelievable, but true.
But we have lost by not making them at the end of a game.
Favorite Recruit this year. (Never said that about a kicker before)
Did he just come from a Motocross practice?
Speculative question here: How much money would DGB stand to lose by opting early vs having a year of proven production and good behavior?
To be honest and this is what an agent is probably telling him. “Sure you will lose 4-6 million initially but the lower you get drafted, the sooner the 2nd contract rolls around which is the big money deal.”
Thanks Zack. Just seems to me he would be better served by showing something positive. That’s just me though.
If he stays and blows out a knee next season, he stands to lose a lot. If you can get 1st round money, staying and hoping for an even higher scout rating next year is really rolling the dice.
Bob claims he gives sound advice to those considering leaving early. If so, I suspect he doesn’t twist DGB’s arm to stay.
I think I have seen a quip where Bob has advocated he stay 1 more year. forgot where though..
The only reason I can see for him to stay is if he feels an obligation due to OU sticking its neck out for him.
This is exactly why I think he stays and plays next year. A big thank you to Stoops’ support.
Or maybe his draft grade isn’t as high as most think it will be.
If he isn’t a top 15-20 pick, I think he could come back and easily jump into that range.
Looking at who is entering the draft I don’t think DGB would be a top 20 pick right now.
Ricky deberry sr. Is on Twitter trying to help recruit Daniels and neal. Maybe others but I only saw those 2.
we recruiting Neal as a DL or OLB?
My guess would be DE. If he’s athletic enough to play OLB then I would wait and see if he can transition once he’s on campus.
Zack is right. OU wants Neal as a DE.
I thought we were after to many DE’s but looked and we only have 4 if Orso moves to NG. Didn’t realize the lack of depth.
Quite a DE haul if Monty pulls in Mann, Neal, Campbell, & Gallimore.
Gallimore is a DT
Pretty sure they are recruiting him as a DE.
I think you’re right. He wants to play DE. And in not sure if he’s stout enough to be a NG anyways. He’s built more like ndulue than phillips.
Just going by what 247 has him listed as 6′ 3″ 300 DT
Rivals has him listed as a DT, also.
4.72 in the 40, 30 inch vertical. That screams DE in a 3-4 to me.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Neville-Gallimore-159839
Very true, they just need to find a spot for him. Not saying Tommie Harris 2.0 but this kid has all kinds of measurables and will likely play day 1
I think OU has a spot already picked out for him.
As athletic as he is can you imagine how he will develop with strong competition, S&C and nutrition?
I like Gallimore, have since I first saw his video and even more having read how thoughtful he and his parents are.
His size and speed on one side with Charles Walker on the other. That would be awesome. Having prototypical size DL and LBs for that matter will be nice to see.
Guessing Romar and Big ‘O’verton at NG with those guys on either side and DeBerry behind them. PJ, Haughton and Sunderland at S. I’m getting dang near giddy at the thought!!
Getting talent back on D is making me excited too
That makes bofus!
In a 4-3 yes. But in a 3-4 I don’t see it and he’s said he doesn’t want to be a NG.
Im fine with wherever, just referenced what they have him listed as
Yeah and 247 does some goofy things sometimes but I like their site. I don’t care for oui though.
Nah I refuse to read Homer Hales stuff, but I like their composite rankings. Seems more balanced to me
If he plays a 4i at Oklahoma he will play both a dt and dend, when a 4i is the end man he is a dend, when bond or stricter is up on the line covering him up he is a dt.
He needs to be in Gallimore’s ear, too. Both on the East squad.
I really want Daniels. Think he looks pretty solid.
Hopefully a couple of more quality LB’s commit …..Beyond filling THAT need, maybe another QB recruit , another CB, another DE or two………
I know I’m prolly goin’ to regret this but…Golly, Stephen. That’s almost positive. Who do you want that you see OU possibly getting?
too many names to narrow them down …. just trying to assess OU;s needs….hopefully the Sooners finish their class with some real quality talent…..
Score by quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
Oklahoma 138 134 114 81 0 467
Opponents 48 103 65 78 3 297
Looking for a fast start.
Yikes. From those numbers looks like we need a strong finish. Would love to get out front and wear their D down in the 4th with strong running and a few scores.
Would love to see the offense from early in the season, Ford at RB early, Perine in late.
Let us get up early and often, then make Stoudt beat us with his arm.
Would love to see it.
I think I saw someone mention about earlier, but just checked 247 and the crystal ball. They have OU being in the lead for both Gallimore and Wheeler. FWIW also have OU in the lead for Orr as well.
Any spiritual guidance on McGuiness?
According to past articles, he was an early lean to A&M but 247 has OU trending recently. Some felt a commit was imminent when he visited. Would feel much better if he would get to campus as he’s had to cancel 2 scheduled visits.
Gotta get him here for a visit. He would be a great addition to this class.
He topped my LB wish list after Jefferson. Now, I’m a bit torn after watching Josh Smith. Saw where Smith and DeBerry are LBs for the East squad at the US Army AA game. Gonna be fun to watch them. Would take either or both!!
Take them all.
What I saw on McGuiness was a 50/50 split between OU and A&M.
I like our chances.
I have a question for everyone Rodney Anderson is a high 4*and soso is a 5*Rodney had an awesome year what is he lacking to not increase to the 5*not that it matters but just would like to understand what the site’s aren’t seeing in him?
Considering the history of the rating services, I would think Anderson’s commitment to OU as a factor.
I remember last year when Garnett de-commited from Texsa he lost a star the next day.
That’s bad with Ou history at running back you’d think it would help not hurt.
It was pointed out once here over a year ago, the rating services base a lot of their stars on how many big time offers they have.
I take their ratings with a box of salt.
Agree with that.
I think scouts don’t believe anderson has great speed (which is wrong) he’s been timed faster than mixon. I think it has a lot to do with his mentality being a hard working kid a lot like perine. If he was flashy he might get more notice.
And those same scouts know that soso has some “bad habits” but they look the other way because he’s someone that fans follow.
That’s sad if it’s really that petty I believe he will be pretty successful at Ou so screw the scouts.Lol
I’ve watched him for three years and Anderson is as good as there is. When he gets S&C and doesn’t have to compete with two little brothers for the food in the house he will be even thicker and stronger.
The only knocks I have on him is he needs more upper body strength, and needs to work on his blocking and ball security. His patience in reading the holes, his speed and explosiveness, his great hands, along with his maturity are the things I like about him most. He also knows what it means to be a team player and to work within a system.
You also gotta love that he’s clearly not afraid of competition.
And I do.
I was thrilled when I saw he his commitment.
Surprised to not find Anderson on any all star game rosters. Am looking forward to seeing Soso in the UA game to see how he stacks up.
He doesn’t have time for that.
He’s packing his gear to be at Headington next week.
Me to.
I was under the impression that the star ranking was more towards NFL potential than college potential (which doesn’t make any sense to me). Because football IQ and work ethic are hard to extrapolate, they tend to focus on the measurables such as speed, size and strength.
Stars don’t strap on a helmet and play the game. I look at a kids heart more than I look at stars.
OU has no “swag” right now, thus if you go to OU, you don’t have any “swag” yourself.
Here is to hoping every couch in WV is on fire in a few hours.
Gonna be tough without Trickett, but I am hoping for a strong Big 12 showing this bowl season. Wins by Baylor, TCU, OU, and KSU would go a long ways in supporting that the Big 12 was either the best or 2nd best conference this season.
I just can’t get into the support your conference thing, unlike that one conference that gets promoted with every breath by the alleged experts. I still view those teams as rivals.
Normally I agree with you. I just think the Big 12 conf could use a “boost” this offseason, especially after what I think was the unfair jumping of Ohio State over two better teams from our conference.
But I get what you are saying.
And I understand your reasoning, just can’t go against the raised hackles when those rival teams are mentioned.
I actually understand OSU jumping those two. Such an overwhelming victory on national TV in a CCG against a highly ranked team is hard to ignore.
If it were a true playoff there would be at least eight teams and there would be two Big 12 teams involved. Four teams is a beauty pageant and the Frogs and Bears just didn’t look good enough in a one piece bathing suit and they don’t have the fan base OSU does.
I feel the same as you but I wasn’t shocked given the history at tOSU.
ESPN will spin the Big 12 victories as wins over “uninterested” teams.
I understand not wanting to adopt a practice I feel we all have grown to hate (rooting for a conference rather than a team). And I know from some of your posts below that you understand what SoonerfanTU is saying, but at this point you almost have to root for the conference to do well, in spite of rivalries (I know I’m going to get lit up by someone for saying that), because the negative perception of the Big 12 as being weak/playing no defense certainly won’t help OU going forward in the current playoff format. It already bit TCU and Baylor this year, so we know conference perception matters. And I’d say it maters even more now than it has in the past because IMO Ohio State getting picked over Baylor and TCU had a lot more to do with perception than it did with performance. You could point to the CCG win, but that’s one game and their body of work throughout the season didn’t support that choice to me.
But…my hackles.
At least I’m pulling for WVU. Got to go with the Hogs tonight, though.
I saw that! And as much as I want the conference to do well, you’re not going to see me hold it against you for not pulling for the whorns.
I can’t really get behind Arkansas either though. Bielema being against the spread and hurry up style of offense (I’ve never liked cry babies), plus Arkansas being in the SEC west is just too much for me to pull for them. So I guess I’m about as close to being a neutral party as you can get in the world of college football for that game.
Not a fan of the Hogs, only this time because it’s Texsa.
Actually, the teams we are competing with the most for recruits are the teams I want to lose.
I don’t see a down side with Sparty winning, but I do with Ole Miss.
If the Big 12 won out in the bowls, it wouldn’t bother me too much.
I agree the teams we are starting to have to fight for recruits need to end up with an L to end the season.
A loss to Sparty wouldn’t kill me either (if it happens), but I don’t know if I could stomach the offseason fallout if Ole Miss were to beat TCU. It’s long enough as it is without eSECpin and the other sports media outlets having extra fodder to add to the biased stream of sewage they consider reporting these days.
I don’t think anyone should light you up, as much as I hate rooting for other teams, we do need this conference (or what’s left of it) to make a good showing.
I don’t think the no defense perception was part of it. If it was then we need to throw these bums on the committee out. I believe if it was OU or Texas instead of Bay/TCU one of the traditional powers would not have been denied ever against OSU.
I agree with you regarding OU and Texas.
It just irritates the heck out of me that when teams in the Big 12 conference improve and their respective programs become stronger/more competitive on a consistent basis that it is viewed as Texas and OU losing a step. Other conferences don’t have that problem, but for some reason the Big 12 does. Baylor, OK State, KSU, WVU, and TCU are all programs that have improved significantly in the last 5 years. It’s about time they started getting the credit and recognition they’ve earned. And its also about time OU starts getting the credit it earns when it beats them because Texas isn’t the only other powerhouse in the conference anymore.
Well said.
Agree. Last year I went to a sports bar in my OU shirt on opening weekend and two guys wearing K St shirts shouted “Big 12 Baby” I said it’s OU or nobody. They didn’t understand that comment at all.
Looking good so far.
She’s awake!
Too early! I’m ready for the game.
I was hoping you woke up before kickoff! 🙂
I’ll be damned if I can’t wake up for OU Kickoff! Lol
Kids these days, I’ll tell you what.
I had trouble getting to sleep.
What messes me up is I like getting up early and staying up late, so I rely on afternoon naps to do both. Not today, though.
I will actually be watching the game at a friend’s. We win, as I expect, I will join the celebration thread tonight. If for some odd reason we don’t, I will not participate in a pity party.
I will put in an “OH SHUCKY DARN ” on your behalf if need be, let’s hope for the best.
As I’ve said I suffer in silence and I don’t use Ned Flanderisms when I’m by my lonesome. :-0
Hopefully we’re past the pity parties now.
We can only hope. I can hear the doom and gloomers chomping at their bits already.
What is the latest on Josh Smith? He might be my second favorite LB prospect that OU is after.
I believe he is the guy that decommitted from Vandy, no?
Seen on 247 he plans on visiting OU and UGA in January
Get a chance to watch him and DeBerry in the US Army AA game. Both LB for the East. High on him, too.
Don’t believe he has decommitted yet.
Two JUCO WR’s? Our WR recruits must be busting left and right.
I really like Reed’s film.
Ht:6’4″
Wt:175 lbs
40:4.35 secs
Looks good on paper too
Good luck covering that!
Wouldn’t say bust, need to be Jr’s before u call them bust, more like these freshman r not ready
Durron Neal is a JR. As far as I’m concerned, he’s a bust. Smallwood seems like he’s bombing too. They’ve rotated some of the younger guys in there and none of them have looked particularly good either. Nobody stands out. Can’t believe none of the younger guys can play. Kinda scary….
We really haven’t had a QB that’s got them the ball… and when we have, Heupel is calling a hot dumpster fire of a game.
Thats definitely part of it.
Smallwood also just a RSfrosh. Not ready to give up on these guys.
I really don’t want to agree with this, but I feel like there may be some truth.
I’d really love a breakdown of our passing attack. Our receivers having that much of a problem getting open one on one? Route combos too predictable? Not a good enough pocket for the QB? QB unable to read coverages? It was such a perfect storm of mediocre that it was hard to tell which was consistently lacking.
You and me both. I find it difficult to believe everybody sucks that bad.
I think you touched on all the problems there.
Pocket isnt an issue, we only gave up 8 sacks on the year.
With OU being in Orlando and with Ty’s dad the coach at Apopka has OU tried or ever really made a push for stud OT Martez Ivey? You would think, OU would have some kind of an in there to at least get a one on one conversation with him! Just curious, first time poster, I really enjoy reading these open posts and what TFB brings to us!
To heck with just Ivey- make a play for his dad as offensive coordinator! Innovative and hugely successful, we could let Heupel go back to coaching quarterbacks and make a big change that might even bring Ivey with it while putting new blood into our offense.
No way the Sooners kick off at 4:30, the way this game is going.
Probably be more like 5:30 or possibly an alternate channel.
Probably alternate and it better not be spin 3 because that’s the only one I don’t have.
Probably. All I know is it better be on.
Lots and lots of passes.
Yes and penalties.
Anyone else watching the WVU game and notice the aggie asst coach taking cheap shots at WVU players on the sideline? Freaking pathetic.
Yes! I was hoping I wasn’t the only one who noticed that.
No class whatsoever.
It’s a&m.. Should we expect anything different?
Good point sir.
Nope
Bitch ass aggies.
A and M is a dirty team. It’s amazing that they didn’t get a targeting call for that hit on the quarterback yet they don’t seem to be counseling their players against it at all!
Yeah saw that too. Not cool
Just saw on ESPN.com the guy’s name is Michael Richardson and he is a “student coach”. Sumlin was made aware of his actions at halftime and Richardson is not on the field for the second half. Good move on Sumlin’s part.
Didn’t Norvell sit out a game a few years ago for putting his hands on an opposing player or just going batshit nuts or something?
B0000MER!!!
http://vimeo.com/115587359
….heard about it on the radio…………did it happen more than this……..looks like the same tam ass on both occasions
…..https://vine.co/v/Owb0KqP3MuB
…..https://vine.co/v/Owb2whXXijh
Yes it did
did the announcers comment on these during the game?
Not initially, they did after half time when it was brought to their attention.
Wow