The Football Brainiacs

As most of you know, we have confirmed initial reports that Jay Norvell is no longer with the University of Oklahoma. Our source that confirmed the dismissal has also shared with us the following:

– One of the names Oklahoma is looking as a potential replacement is Western Kentucky offensive coordinator, Tyson Helton.

– Another name OU is also considering is TCU offensive coordinator, Doug Meacham.

– We were also told, by the same person and an additional source, that Oklahoma did indeed reach out to Will Muschamp before he was hired by Auburn. However, “he was too close to a deal with Auburn” at the time.

As most of you know, we’ve been pretty tight lipped with this coaching stuff. While we have been hearing a lot of what is out there for a while, it’s always difficult to be certain about these matters. And we’re sensitive to the fact casually throwing out speculation about the job security of any individuals would be irresponsible and disrespectful on our part.

If that means somebody gets the news out before we do then so be it. That’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make for the sake of what we consider to be doing things the right way. That said, we will continue to strive to bring you every bit of information we responsibly can as soon as possible.

Hence, we do feel comfortable sharing the information above. And, as you would expect, there will be more changes coming.

UPDATED (9:33 pm): We are receiving word that two more coaching departures are imminent. We have the names but are not ready to run them. But again, it sounds as though it will be coming out very shortly.