Open Post | Weekend, Dec. 4th – 6th (UPDATE Sat., 10:07 am)
Posted on: December 4, 2015
Image of Levi Draper via Scout
– Levi Draper: Okay, we told you to keep on eye on this one and for good reason. Draper announced his decommitment from Oklahoma State yesterday, and TFB will be on hand for Collinsville’s game against Altus for the 5A state tittle. The game is in Yukon at 1pm if anyone wants to come out.
After the game Draper will announce his commitment, and we will have it for you here on the site. So look for that sometime late afternoon, early evening on Saturday.
As for why he decommitted? Draper said, “ I loved Coach Spencer and Mike Gundy, but I just didn’t see myself spending the next five years at OSU.” I get the sense from Draper that decommitting was understandably a very difficult decision. Draper said coach Spencer made it clear he isn’t done recruiting him and, in fact, is planning to stop by Collinsville today.
On the OU front, Mike Stoops and Tim Kish will be in attendance for his game on Saturday. – (Brandon)
– Sci Martin: I caught up with Oklahoma 2016 DE target and recent official visitor Sci Martin (New Orleans, LA), who said he is expecting OU coaches to drop by and see him (and DT Stephon Taylor) soon. However, Martin will be in Fort Worth this weekend for an official visit to check out TCU.
In speaking with a source, I was told Martin is TCU’s to lose right now. So it sounds like the Sooners are sitting in, at best, second place right now. – (Super K)
– Jordan Parker: 2016 defensive back commit Jordan Parker (Pittsburg, CA) was visited by DBs coach Kerry Cooks last Sunday. Parker said the visit went extremely well, and he cannot wait to get to Norman. Parker is somewhat of a vocal guy for OU, and both he & Chanse Sylvie have been Twitter recruiters for a while. Parker will get his in-home with Bob Stoops sometime in January. – (Brandon)
– Lincoln Riley: No real breaking news here, just wanted to mention that folks I know out in SEC country — who are fairly well connected — feel pretty strongly the new South Carolina head coach will be someone other than Lincoln Riley. Obviously these people are not decision makers so nothing is certain at the time of this story, but it seems the common theme from folks I talked to is that Riley is viewed as just too young right now.
Having said that, this morning East Carolina let go of HC Ruffin McNeill. No word yet on whether Riley is a candidate but we will obviously be watching for this. – (Super K)
– UPDATE (Sat., 10:07 am):
https://twitter.com/Ej_Price77/status/673157003578077185
784 Comments
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Do we need to worry about this??….http://www.ecupirates.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120415aaa.html
Discussion already on the News thread. Short answer no.
Good afternoon, Bob. How’s the family?
Family is OK overall. Right now I am at Mayo Clinic with my wife. Be here a couple of weeks.
God Bless her, hope they can ameliorate or eliminate her malady.
Bob, I’m sorry to hear that. I will pray for you and the health of your family.
Thanks
Thoughts and prayers Bob.
Thanks.
You and Ramona are in my thoughts and prayers.
BOOMERRRRRRRRRRR
SOONER!
Good catch, Golfluvr. We all left Metzker hanging for like 30 minutes.
I just got here. I always read the oldest comments first. I hate leaving someone hanging with a Boomer out there. Heck, that is how I meet people whenever I travel. I always wear OU stuff and am always meeting people yelling Boomer to me. 🙂
In the truckstops, when someone yells BOOMER, everyone hits the deck!
LOL! I was at a KC Royals game this summer and a kid about 7 was screaming Boomer at me. It was great. I went over and showed him my OU tattoo.
Had a friend on a crowded Pebble Beach in the summer with his OU cap on when he hears someone yell, “Boomer !” His head spins around and its some dude with a Cal Bears cap on. My friend asked, “How did you know that ?”. And the dude gives a response for the ages: “Everyone knows who OU is !” Classic !
awwwwww thanks guys
http://images.wildammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Boozer.gif
I like how Boozer finishes through the high five. He’s like “eff it, I’ll high five the air, I’m not being left hangin…”
How crazy would it be for OU to land 3 of Californias top LBs in Kelly Youngquist and Juarez? I think Juarez is less likely than Kelly but still that would be big.
Incredible fire kish /s
Hes’ terrible! /s
I have a weird feeling Juarez will pull a Mixon and commit to us. No one really knew where Mixon was leaning and I feel like Juarez is kind of the same
Before these guys commit, there’s still some football to be played. OU having a great run through the playoffs could sway some decisions.
Hell yea
Hell yea
I think there was more to feel good about with mixon. He wasn’t coy about his infatuation with ou.
You are right, I do feel he was enjoying the attention he was getting from Adrian too.
Ehhhh idk, I know he was high on us but even his mom did not know who he was going to commit to when he announced (or at least that’s what he told us)
I’ve watched Juarez in person twice and there is nothing he can’t do on the football field. He would be our #3 QB, #4RB, #2PR in addition to being a stud LB.
your thoughts on Brandon burton, Gardena Serra wr/db ? guess OU is still recruiting him ?
Their the frontrunner right now for him , OU has never gotten a kid from that school before. We have gotten close but all end up at USC
Burton will end up at UCLA unfortunately
Can’t get any sort of feel for Juarez…….at all.
UCLA is the front runner but OU can easily steal him this weekend on his OV , Ole Miss really impressed him on his OV back in Nov. So anything can happen with him.
Yeah…..I dunno. He just strikes me as a kid who probably isn’t going to leave Cali and is just enjoying OVs.
That is why Juarez is someone you hope for, but don’t count on.
It would be a huge steal if OU managed to pull him out of there.
hopefully UCLA’s failure to capture the Pac 12 South will factor in on Juarez’s decision……
Any time Ole Mi$$ is involved you never know. Seems like UCLA might have a coach or two doing some odd things in recruiting. SMH. Of course, to us there’s only one choice. The good guys.
SMH??????
I am flattered you used the picture I edited 😉 means you actually read my post!
Kyle whats your take on reindeer’s?
the quarterback or the creepy fan?
Just funnin the fan of course
haha, I thought it was pretty funny. the poor kid probably had no idea what it looked like…
Maybe, or…….
dont say it 😉
dont say it 😉
I would definitely take “or”.
Maybe so but there are things adults should never do in private, even more so publicly.
ehh, it only looked inappropriate when he was riled up and cheering. But I dont think we will see that outfit ever again.
Every fan base has their weirdos, it goes with the territory. Last night there was some OSU fan that (verbally) attacked Draper on Twitter. In my books a creep like him goes way beyond creepy, he almost seemed dangerous. The reindeer rider doesn’t even hold a candle to this nutcase.
That dude was a complete jerk. He was hoping Draper tears his ACL. I have never wished an injury on anyone, and I have torn my ACL, it’s not a fun process.
He was absolutely SICK. His twitter page is really sick also. What he did and said should be illegal, especially with a what, 16 year old kid. I would absolutely feel the same way if he were an OU fan. Total idiot.
I agree with you and if I read correctly, Draper’s father said something to the guy. At least that was the impression I received. Something about meeting behind a barn somewhere to have a “talk”. I would like to be there for that!
If it was the guy with the “pornhub” link in his twitter, I am no 100% sure he is an OSU fan – rather some troll unloading on Draper. But sheesh, if hes an OSU fan, I cant claim him
Yep it was that guy. He was a complete jerk.
Like I said, I wouldn’t feel any different if he were an OU fan. I get pissed at OUr fan base when they take it out on a decommit, there is no excuse for that. This tool was a genuine nutcase.
agreeed
it’s funny how recruiting can bring out the best (and worst) in every fanbase, though. It really should not get to that point. And just think, ten years ago, this was virtually non-existent. So much info spread by social media nowadays
That whole thing was just terrible.
He was going all “gusto” on that deer. I’m sure some poor custodian cleaned up some cotton. I was looking for the eyes to the back of the head that signals ecstasy. That looked erotic and I suspect he smelled of coitus to the fans nearby.
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
He was committed. Maybe Gundy should offer him.
Your killing me Sam
Maybe a partial scholarship. There will be a need to repair the bricks he knocked out of the wall. I don’t mean by using that paddle, either. Do you follow me? I’m sure he was as sore as that deer.
stopppppppp your hurting my gut
It’s too late. They need to get some bricks and mortar: hire him because he already has the jackhammer.
lmaooooooooo
LOL! Ok, that one got a big chuckle out of me.
He already has his own shoulder pads, could be a money saving item for TBP.
He seems to have aggressive tendencies. Might be a good get.
who do you all want to play in the playoffs? bama or clemson?
I think OU would like a chance at redemption with Clemson. I personally would love to shut up the overrated Bama folks and those people screaming how great the $ec is.
I suppose you all could play BOTH teams, if all goes well.
That would be preferable to me. LOL
Although it would definitely hurt my teams recruiting (even more), im definitely pulling for em. I think they have as good a shot as any
I have several friends that are Poke fans. They hate it when I root for their team. LOL But I do when they are playing out of conference and against the shorthorns and Baylor.
Both any order
the quarterback or the creepy fan?
Kyle, welcome back. That was a tough loss for the Cowboys last week. What’s been the general mood of the team?
Tough to watch (for me). Overall they are in good spirits, although Rudolph’s injury puts a bleak outlook on the upcoming bowl game. Great season that ended in disappointing fashion, but I think they are keeping a good perspective
Well, I hope Rudolph recovers quickly.
Teasing you here: they flexed first and it was annoying; OU flexed and, well, you know.
Never want to see a player get “really” hurt. I laugh a little when certain coaches get run over during the play, but not the kids.
Never want to see a player get “really” hurt. I laugh a little when certain coaches get run over during the play, but not the kids.
define “flexed”…
and no doubt I can’t be mad as a fan, OU was clearly the better team. Not sure if a healthy Rudolph would have much of a difference. Our defense was pathetic, gassed or not.
Rudolph was confused. He was playing the role of a misfit toy
Team’s pretty young, isn’t it? Wasn’t this to be a rebuilding year? I would think your optimism would be high for next year.
Relatively young, yes. Optimism still about the same, given the blown opportunity they had. But they have a lot of RS Freshmen who should be pretty good next year. Replacing Ogbah will be hard….
That’s what we thought about Phillips last year and Striker this year. But the young kids always step up!
yeah, definitely. Walker and Tapper are beasts, though. We had a pretty solid 2014 defensive recruiting class. Lot of talent at LB and DE should be on the field next year, which is nice. Now if we could just get an OL…
What is their outlook on RB’s? Did not seem to run the ball well this year, or was that an o-line issue?
yeah, 18 returning starters. but some of those starts, probably wont be starters.
RB outlook — Chris Carson, Rennie Childs, Jeff Carr all returning. Likely that order on the depth chart.
We have Justice Hill (Booker T.) coming in, and LaDarren Brown (Desoto) also coming in. Brown likely redshirt (small scatback), Hill may play if he can get some weight on.
It was an OL/RB problem. Carson ran scared most of the year (his first year at D1 level) but he was a top 100 recruit last year. Think he will be much better next year. We had Ronald Jones committed until last December, then he hopped ship and went to USC. Now hes leading USC in rushing.
You guys are returning what? 18 starters next year anyway.
I hope he has a speedy and full recovery. I never wish injuries on any kids.
word on the street is it was a jones fracture. luckily has all offseason to recover.
Also, keep an eye on Mason Rudolphs younger brother. Stud DE/TE from Rock Hill. has offers from a lot of big time schools. 2017 prospect.
Kyle, welcome back. That was a tough loss for the Cowboys last week. What’s been the general mood of the team?
Props to Kyle for visiting all year, and for his even-handed perspective! I think TFB is a better place by having fans for other teams drop by. Keep it up, friend!
Kyle is cool. He likes his team and understands that other people like their team. I’m good with that.
My dudes! Appreciate that
Agree. Ballsy and inquisitive, makes him endearing to some extent.
Props to Kyle for visiting all year, and for his even-handed perspective! I think TFB is a better place by having fans for other teams drop by. Keep it up, friend!
I refuse to like you, Kyle. No matter how likable and how cool, you must not be liked. Now you gon git nah. Run ‘long to your kind.
We can pretend we arent besties on here RR. Dinner still on for 7 tonight?
ROTFLOL!
Yes. Bring a side dish.No! 🙂
Kyle is alright.
Does the OU shirt, make the man, or does the man make the OU shirt?
This is just priceless. Watch the reaction of some Lions fans after the winning catch last night:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BwK2E2v2g
Haha that’s funny…
I bet it takes those fellas longer to get ready than it does for my wife 🙂
LOL! I was thinking along those lines!
Go Pack go!
Happy 12-4-15
Winning last night was an early Christmas present.
They still aren’t a serious player this year. Go Vikes and AD!
Yep. Much better than Vikes when healthy. Now? Not so much.
I gotta get one of those lion hats.
That looked just like me (sans hair/horns/helmet/etc), many, many, many times. I guess you could say I’ve had many priceless moments.
Levi’s a smart kid. He’s seen how Spencer uses his linebackers when it matters. That’s all I heard all year: “Dis es der beth defenth Mike Gundy’th ever had!” I don’t doubt that, but they were slaughtered like sheep in prime time.
Uhhh….you said sheep. You realized that right?
Assaulted like reindeer?
Good job with the sheep inference in that post. Nothing Baaaaad about that.
Wool you stop that, please?
Ewe aren’t the boss of him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49VXZwfup8
Lamb me a hand, will you?
Mutton is better than nothin.
Maybe I’m alone in this but there is mutton funny about that.
^^^Winner!
Good one.
This is an improvement over hallmark talk
Slight, but upside nonetheless.
Speaking of Hallmark…
Mike Gundy’s favorite QB is Dan Merino.
Deer lord… you guys need a life. And new jokes.
Flock you. 🙂
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHAAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH
New winner^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
getting a little RAMbunctious are we?
I…uh. I. I got nothing.
I’m going to screenshot this comment… that’s gotta be a first.
Lol! Every barrel has its bottom.
Wonder if Paddle Boy uses WOOLite on his clothes ?
Shear stealth…
Stop busting his “chops”
Flock ewe (FIFY)
Gah! Just when I thought Charlie Brown would finally kick the football.
This may very well be the greatest thread on TFB ever. I’m ewe-phoric to be a part of it.
Be still, my bleating heart.
What?
https://flavorwire.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/howard-the-duck.jpg?w=1200
Love em, but the duck looks kinda like MS…it’s the eyes!
hmmmmmmmmmmmmLea Thompson in a camisole…….nice…….
I agree, these are some sheap jokes if you baaaask me.
I agree, these are some sheap jokes if you baaaask me.
Ok here is a new joke for you…..
Why do bald men have holes in their pockets?????
So they can run their fingers thru their hair.
There you go. Now don’t ask me for another joke. This a football board. Go Sooners
Ok here is a new joke for you…..
Why do bald men have holes in their pockets?????
So they can run their fingers thru their hair.
There you go. Now don’t ask me for another joke. This a football board. Go Sooners
Hey… it’s December, which means Christmas is right around the corner.
FLEECE NAVIDAD AMIGOS!!
the Hallmark movie channel has been showing Christmas movies nonstop since November 1st !!!!! already ready for January 1st…….
What eweniform do you think OSU will wear to their bowl game?
Uh. Wool?
Turtleneck sweaters?
LOL! Imagine for a second the sort of funk that would reek up from an all-wool, turtleneck uniform. Put a microscope to those at the end of the season and you’d have a PBS special.
We could always ask these guys…
They dead. But good point.
They will probably go for the Blaaaaaack out look.
Ya gotta wonder if and when TFB reads these posts they bust a gut like i am
He saw a QB truck OSU’s linebacker on a TD run last week and figured he should go somewhere with a strength program.
‘Tis better to give than to receive.
Slaughtered like a Reindeer…
If interested, Fox Sports SW is showing the 4th round playoff game between Katy and Manvel tonight at 7pm. A lot of D1 talent on both teams.
Any of them considering following Dimon and Anderson to OU?
Not from Katy that I know of. Couple of them going to Northwestern. Baylor may have one commit. Porter, the RB is uncommitted. Manvel has something like 10+ players with D1 offers.
that’s an insane amount of talent for a HS team.
Manvel:
D’Eriq King QB – TCU
Pinnamon RB – Ole Miss
Sean Dukes WR – Memphis
Hunter Hagdom WR – Dartmouth
Reggie Hemphill WR – Texas
K. Murphy OL – UH
M. Norah OL – Missouri
H. Glasgow DL – UH
Jordan Carmouche LB -Arkansas
Deontay Anderson DB – uncommitted
Brandon Bell DB – New Mexico St
Katy has five listed as top 100 in Houston area all with D1 offers.
wowzorz
Have you looked at IMG? they have 4 5 stars by themselves…
Of course, its 70k a year to go there lol.
Katy and Manvel are public schools in growing suburbs.
I get that. Its still insane to see 4 5 stars, and 7 4 stars, all on 1 team.
I dont know how they ever lose lol.
It happens all the time, the most talented team is not always the best team.
Case in point, Bama.
OU 2003
Ouch
truth though, all of these awards went to Sooners Heisman, Thorpe, Nagurski, Bednarik
So true
It happens all the time, the most talented team is not always the best team.
Wish I could see it, the Dallas market, as always, shows the Mavericks when they are playing. None of the other channels on my sports package are showing it, but I will get the Jenks-Broken Arrow game.
Pulling for Katy, but sure wish the Elliott kid from Manvel would come to OU.
*Edit: thinking of a Westfield player, Oliver…my bad
Wish I could see it, the Dallas market, as always, shows the Mavericks when they are playing. None of the other channels on my sports package are showing it, but I will get the Jenks-Broken Arrow game.
Pulling for Katy, but sure wish the Elliott kid from Manvel would come to OU.
*Edit: thinking of a Westfield player, Oliver…my bad
He’d never go back EC. LR is looking to be a big fish in a giant ocean.
I know whales aren’t fish but…
Funny, I didn’t mean the biggest fish…but perhaps…you know…
I was pretty sure LR would not consider the ECU position, but after seeing this I’m 100% sure he wouldn’t answer the phone, and any other candidate would be an idiot to do so also.
https://twitter.com/SBNationCFB/status/672854008961376257
That’s what you call “burning bridges.”
These articles are all over the web this afternoon, not just SB nation.
These articles are all over the web this afternoon, not just SB nation.
ECU thinks they are a big time program, and they are a really good non P5 team but this is just a bad move.
Big or small program, I do admire the coach for sticking to his guns. Most of the twitter chatter, pretty well supports the thought that he will end up in a better situation very shortly than he was in at ECU.
Ruffin is a good coach. He won’t be unemployed long.
Would you have felt the same way had Stoops kept Josh on staff for this season?
Good question, but I still do admire the loyalty.
There a couple of significant differences. First, JH’s offenses had been in decline for years. Second, he was a good QB and position coach but had difficulties managing his offense in-game and seemed to struggle in recruiting (others here would know about this much better than me). Third, OU is built for championships. ECU is built to show up regularly in low end bowl games and pull the occasional upset. McNeil did great things with that program.
If Bob wanted it that way…you can’t micro manage a staff..hire a coach and let him do it
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A PIRATE! Needs to check with Mike Leach ASAP! He’ll give him a job and an Arghhh!
wasn’t Leach’s DC at TT at one point?
wasn’t he Leach’s DC at TT at one point?
Yes.
https://twitter.com/OU_CoachStoops/status/672873852385550337
East Carolina: ESPN’s Joe Schad notes three possible names for ECU include Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill, NC State offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Matt Canada and Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey.
phewwww
Doesn’t impact us but I don’t get why ECU got rid of ol’ Ruffin. He was a good fit for the program and won a bunch of football games. I think he got as much out of that program as anyone can.
Is it just my brain being overactive or is it weird that ECU waits until after a lot of the FBS jobs were filled to fire McNeil?
Would it have mattered? ECU /s
It’s only been a week, and Im kind of missing the “What I’ll be watching” thread…
http://45.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljv241MsLZ1qhknr9o1_500.gif
sad, last ‘big’ day…….
horns/bears………go bears
owls/coogs……….go coogs
gators/tide………..rtr
trees/trojans………trees
heels/tigers……..down with dabo
sparta/hawks………hawks any good?
This a prediction? or who you want to win? Cuz I’m shocked you want Bama to win.
I want bama, Michigan state and Clemson to win. I hope we draw Clemson first and right that wrong from last year. Then play bama for all the marbles and watch their excuses after getting blown out again by a team with Trevor knight on the roster.
I can get behind that thinking. Not like behind a reindeer behind, but behind nonetheless.
I don’t care if we play a community college or the Green Bay Packers as long as we win.
None of this matters to me. OU is in, that’s all that matters.
I sure Hope Riley sticks around for one more year. The offense next year, minus Shepard, Neal, and a couple of others, should be even better than it is this year, and it will only enhance his resume.
https://twitter.com/OU_MBBall/status/672900184590827520
If you wanna be a big boy, you gotta beat the big boys.
BOOOOOOMER!
Nova would be a big boost. One poll has OU higher the other poll has Nova higher, should be a great game. I’m actually quite shocked, this game is not one of the marque games for ESPiN monday night. It is on FS1.
What!? wow. I totally thought that was going to be an espn Big Monday game. Why the hell is it not? Surely there is not a better game that night?
Yea, the polls have both teams up this year, I was just thinking “Big Boy” as in historically.. A win against NOVA is big, almost any year.
Monday Night Football
OH thats right. Big Monday doesn’t start until AFTER nfl season I dont think.
I’ll probably watch some of “those playoff games,” but I will be just waiting around for some BOOMS.
Bronco Mendenhall to Virigina, that’s interesting.
Byu coach takes a job at Virginia and yet everyone thinks the big 12 should add byu…
BYU wouldn’t be on my list to join the B12. I thought Bronco would never leave BYU. There have been alot of job openings since he’s been there.
Mine either. He was there 11 years… But, he did say he wanted them in a P5 soon, and its probably apparent to him thats not happening.
Virginia to the Big 12! lol
That’s a joke now but the UVa alumni have deep pockets and is situated in a nice market with good recruits. If Bronco gets them winning consistently the boosters will pour the money in. It could be a very attractive program for expansion in 5 years.
I actually wouldn’t mind to see it. I like Virginia. Wouldn’t mind taking both Virginia schools from them! lol
And Virginia is kind of a step down. Yes it’s in a real (weak) conference and in a good recruiting area but I don’t see that as a better job.
I do. I think Virginia could do really well with the right coach, and challenge for the ACC. It might be a weak P5, but it’ll still get ya to the playoffs.
EDIT: Plus their stadium is cool. Small, but cool.
Could be with the right coach but they’ve got a lot of power schools in that area that recruit well. He’s got to get the tide turned quick if he wants to make them a contender.
I have not been to that stadium in a while, but I don’t recall anything extraordinary. However, UVA’s campus is very, very cool.
I’ve never been, but have always liked the white pillars. Though it makes it look really cool.
I think you’re right Zack. BYU is in a pretty good market, Logan down to Provo is a pretty good population base, I don’t think Virginia probably has that type of fan base, but it is in a conference.
Don’t be fooled. That area has a lot of good recruits.
UVa has a similar problem to Northwestern and Stanford. Their academic standards eliminate many recruits. Bronco would do well to model that rebuilding job (is it rebuilding if they were never any good?) on what Harbaugh did out West.
I was surprised. I thought Bronco was at BYU for the long haul. If I were a coach BYU would be more attractive than most jobs out there, to include SC in many ways. As far as expansion, I liked BYU before but not now due to geography. Of course, expansion is irrelevant if we make a run.
By everyone, do you mean everyone? 😉
Just saw that…
Thats a pretty amazing name, if he weren’t a FB coach, one could almost surmise that he was a rodeo champion.
Edited:
https://twitter.com/lincolnriley/status/672912697667776512
This is turning out to be the worst kept secret….sorry dont mean to jinx it.
LOL I attached the wrong link at first. This is the BIG XII trophy. Sorry about that.
ROTFLMAO!
I was wondering why the Big XII Trophy was some super secret.
ssshhh dont tell anyone but…….we won
Could NOT happen! Everyone with TCU, BU, oswho, ESPEEin, and S. Dale told me so.
hahahaha
How crazy would it be if Draper was playing everybody, and decided to re-commit to little brother on the TFB exclusive! HA!
I have NO thoughts of this actually happening, but would be kind of funny.
That would be funny, Bedlam was huge, just watching how we took it to their defense was enough to decommit. The media wanted to say oh OU hasnt played a starting QB…or this or that…the fact is…aside from when Baker went out against TCU…we made their highly ranked teams look average. Period. And if Bama gets us next well then, they’ll get to see if first hand too.
fact is, ou got a major break not having to play the starting qb’s for the ‘gauntlet 3’………
Agreed on playing Baylor’s 2nd team QB. I only agree on TCU for the 2nd half without Mayfield in the game. We were 4 pts away from beating a better TCU team last yr in Fart Worth with TK9. If Mayfield played the whole game and so did Boykin, OU wins by more than 1 point. Had Baker stayed in the 2nd half without Boykin, OU wins by 3 TDs.
Absolutely disagree on oSu. Walsh is more complicated to defend than Rudolph. Rudolph is one dimensional and throws a fair number of picks. I’d pick the same score or worse if Rudolph played the entire game.
I’m not really certain its supposed to be a secret at this point..
I believe this is just a way to allow him to commit to his dream school and give him a soap box and media attention like all kids want. Don’t blame him.
As long as this is his Final Answer!
Who remembers the gameshow reference?
I don’t remember, but can I use my life line?
50/50?
Let’s ask the audience, shall we?
Hope he doesn’t phone a friend.
Or make a deal…(behind Door #3)
Let’s see if anyone remembers this one…
No Whammy, no Whammy, no Whammy…STOP!!!!
I need to phone a friend.
That was speedy!
I hope it is his Final, Final Answer!
Levi Draper… Come on downnnnnnn!!!
Survey says?!?!
I bet all those people who committed hari kari earlier this year over Draper wish they hadn’t now, or would have wished they hadn’t if they were still alive. Of course if he doesn’t announce OU tomorrow, hoards others will ill-advisedly follow those earlier suicides. A program like OU does hang or fall on ANY one player. In basketball, that’s another sport, another story.
Yep. And we are awaiting some more. I hope the new stadium expansion includes putting up all those NC dates. You know like 1950, and all those in between 2015.
Cant wait to see the new upgrades….I hope Nike pours some money into it.
Maybe we should use the A&M NC titles school of thought in which case we can claim like 300 NCs. That could decorate the whole North side of the stadium.
OMG now I see the B12 trophy….im confused now
I think it’s pretty clear now LR is staying put for the time being:
http://oklahoma.247sports.com/Bolt/Shurburtt-Oklahoma-can-rest-easy-at-prospect-of-losing-Riley-41684783
“But I just didn’t see myself spending the next five years at OSU”. That about sums it up, who would?
After that game and “the reindeer,” I expect a lot of kids have said that this week.
I’m sure seeing fans (once again) trying to trip an OU player in the endzone and fans throwing garbage at OU players was enough for the kid. Every fanbase has trashy fans, but theirs seems to be a bit larger…
That’s just poor. It’s like them saying “We’re awesome and are ranked high and you guys just kicked our a$$e$ and we’re tired of being little brothers and you made us look like crap!” Gotta win classy and lose classy.
I think Riley stays one more year at least simply because he knows he has Baker Mayfield for at least another season
–UPDATE (5:43 pm): No update.
That’s weird. It’s only 4:48 pm here.
4:50
That explains it,
How ya doing man? Been up to Stoney’s this year at all?
My family and I made it for the Kansas game.. It was pretty sweet!
Doing great. Didn’t make it to Stoney’s this year but I did make it down to quite a few games as well as the game at kstate. A lot of travelling but much fun was had! How are you?
Doing well also. Thanks!
Wow, that is a lot of traveling, Nice!
Would love to make it back to a game.. Been 6-7 years since I’ve been to one.. At least the next time will be at the “new” stadium! can’t wait! Glad to hear you’re well.
8:12 am here
Where the heck are you?
In a row boat 213.58 nautical miles from Fiji. Thank God for wifi.
That’s freaking amazingly awesome!!
and you are on TFB? Get to rowin son! lol
Where I go my TFB goes…end of story
There used to be a 7-11 at the 217 mile marker if memory serves me correctly. Maybe you can pick up some beer for later, LOL.
You want him to turn around and go back…for beer?
Im sure they deliver
Depends on which direction he is headed..
Don’t confuse me!
Im on the case
Get off the case and start drinking it! 🙂
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http://media.riffsy.com/images/6e65fcfc0a17f442ea7f01667bdb13df/raw
Just turned the tv on and the channel was already on espnu. Your favorite fatty-fatty-bo-fatty-fatty football player was on.
It’s Whale Week on Discovery, is it?
He was talking about his dainty ankles. :-0
wow even that update got me excited!
— UPDATE (6:10 pm): Fear The Magic got excited.
ok maybe this shouldnt be for public consumption
— UPDATE (6:12 pm): The public has been barred from Fear the Magic updates.
How bout 6:40 pm, update?
My bad, Rick. Signed off. How ’bout a 6:40 am update?
–UPDATE (6:40 pm): R/R 2016 is stirring batter for some pancake action.
I know we are still all excited about this season and all and the recruiting year still has a few more months but have you all seen the list for next season? Despite Draper who we all believe will commit tomorrow we have Chris Robinson and Robert Barnes both committed and look to be highly ranked recruits heading into next season. But you have kids like Anthony Hines, Chaz Ah You, Tylan Wallace, Tre Brown, Charleston Rambo, and Quindon Lewis that all ssem to be high on OU already and are all ranked highly in next years class. Then kids like J.K. Dobbins, Joseph Lewis, Wyatt Davis, Tyrese Robinson, A.J. Epenesa, Haskell Garrett a Bishop Gorman kid for what it’s worth, Bruce Jordan-Swelling, Jaylon Reed, Isaiah Pryor who is an tOSU commit but a kid I know OU likes a lot, and Jeffrey Okudah are all names to keep an eye on. Plus we all expect big things next season as well on the field. Sorry I am nerd when it comes to recruiting.
There is one name I would dearly love to see added to that list, Cameron Haller. Shifty, fast, strong and quick as a hiccup.
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/cameron-haller/RtS-z696EeO00gAmVebEWg/default.htm
Jenks/Broken Arrow kicking off in about an hour. Rowdy Frederick is the only player I know to watch for BA.
Tre Brown from Union probably will be a Sooner!
What does that have to do with Jenks/ BA tonight?
Sorry I got mixed up my friend but I was thinking Union-Jenks tonight just get used to it. LOL
I was wondering, based on your post above, where you were going to watch Union/ BA. LOL.
I had BA right just keep wanting to put Union and Jenks in the other spot if not both LOL I think I needa drink been a long day I dont know what to do usually have to work Friday nights
I was thinking maybe you already had a few drinks, lol.
I wish I could use that excuse I am just like Ricky Bobby cant figure out what to do with my hands lol
Be careful with that…(refresh for pic)
Okay, I’m all kinds of confused… Who the hell is playing??! lol
Jenks and BA at TU lol
Jenks/ Broken Arrow for the Oklahoma 6A championship.
Josh Proctor from Jenks, DB, great prospect
Likely an OSU lean
I wish we could flip Dillon Stoner.
I’m sure we could but I think we’re in a good spot with burton and safety will likely be his landing spot. I like the quillen kid though.
Josh Proctor is from owasso.
Patrick Collins nephew I believe.
I’ll be watching.
Should be a good game. BA beat Jenks in the regular season but it’s been like 20 years since a team other than Jenks or Union has won the title.
I thought it had been that long since anybody other than Jenks-Union even played in the title game.
Seems that way.
Norman north lost to jenks in the 2012 title game. jenks-union was a semi that year.
Broken arrow lost to union by 1 in the 2011 title game. Jenks-union a semi game that year too.
I’m a Jenks alum…while I was there we won the state championship every year. Then I went to OU, where we competed for national championships every year. It was a good time.
Have a goodnight Gentleman and any ladies that may pop in, heading to the Jenks-BA state title game, may hit up the Collinsville game tomorrow not sure yet tho stay warm and safe my friends!
Thought it was Jenks and BA. (?)
Been edited, refresh.
No, then I would have to edit. 🙂
After Saturday I think our 2017 class will be well on its way to a top 10 or even 5 class.
Wow, what a start for Jenks.
WOW is right!
That Jenks QB better quit carrying that ball like a loaf of bread when he runs.
Yep. Will not get away with that for long.
More details on ba/jenks updates. Trying to keep while announcing high school banal game
13-0 Jenks near.end of 1st Qtr.
Now 13-7 Jenks early in the 2nd.
Thx. Keep em coming
Actually closer than the score indicates. BA fumbled the opening KO and Jenks returned it to about the one yard line.
BA scores on a long pass.
Yea
Anybody got advice on buying tickets to the playoff game(s)?
Mucho dinero
Heh. Yes. But I’ve suddenly got a place in Scottsdale and my mind began to churn…
Looks like the cheap seats are going for $800-$1000 thru the online vendors.
Can I just sit on your lap? 🙂 I’ll buy the beer and popcorn.
You mean, like reindeer style?
I’m not wearing antlers on my head and you’re not allowed to have a paddle and shoulder pads. Ground rules man! 🙂
It’s all good, man. I was just checking for a friend.
Jenks 13 – BA 7
Good to see BA get back into the game. Nice pass and catch for the long TD.
I’m torn. I really think it would be nice for BA to win their first ever championship ( just another day at the office for Jenks) but I can’t say that out loud because my girl is at the game in the Jenks student section. 🙂
Understand completely. My son just graduated from Baylor. Nuff said.
Nothing wrong with a Baylor education….just don’t care much for their football. lol.
Agreed. Academic scholarship, Honors College. Could not pass that up. I’m sure your girl is thinking BA needs to go DOWN!
Oh, she wants revenge for earlier in the season. She’s been accepted to OU and will find out in a few days if she was accepted at Stanford. I’m glad, as I’m sure you are, that these schools offer money for academics.
Yes, go to Stanford to obtain brainwashing by higher priced snobs.
Did you go there?
Spent twenty years writing three lengthy papers contradicting Einstein’s relativity theories and explaining the mechanism for the gravitational force; in the process, discovered the propaganda that Einstein was “the” great genius.
Born in Oklahoma, went to NM Tech in mathematics.
There’s propaganda everywhere all the time. Raise your kids properly and those concerns disappear.
Was there an answer in there somewhere?
Positively, absolutely, maybe.
The gravitational force is the mechanism for transferring the energy of the deBroglie wave clocks, which must slow down by a factor of (1-alpha/r)^1/2, into the energy of motion of a particle.
Exactly, conserving energy
Are you ok…looks like you are talking to yourself
I think we are in a Catch 22.
de Broglie is two words.
edited
Don’t spray it …just say it!
Don’t spray it …just say it!
Never give up…America needs you …seriously we need to stay ahead
I’m confused about how the twenty years you spent writing three papers diminishes the quality of a Stanford education.
The quality of that education is part of the propaganda.
If they are offering academic scholarship money, that adds to the quality from my end.
Yes, indeed. I love sports, but have always felt that Academics should be a bigger factor in recruiting. Love the fact that intelligence and fortitude is rewarded.
http://49.media.tumblr.com/f816f47d0560da409d5635a925e69459/tumblr_mlj581PIka1ry3k4co1_250.gif
That was my motto……about 30 years ago LOL!
I’ve seen pictures of some of the BA facilities. They should win a trophy for justification.
It’s a lil cool but it’s a good game #18 for BA is pretty explosive.
Nice TD by BA. Jenks up 16-14 42 seconds left in the half
The plot thickens.
Those pesky extra points always come in to play.
Pesky points always messing with us.
Looking forward to a good second half. BA was beginning to not only match the intensity of Jenks, but was starting to move the line off the ball much more effectively.
Jenks won’t go down easy. Too much pride and coaching.
They are up #7 for Jenks is a stud also at wr anyone have any info on him lol
Antwan Woods-6’3″ 185lbs.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Antwan-Woods-183150
Early, I thought not good for BA. But then BA started taking back control of the line of scrimmage. Look forward to seeing this second half.
BA has an honest chance. This isn’t the best Jenks team ever and they have beat them once already so there is no intimidation.
I look for some big plays from Jenks in the 2nd. If they let BA get up and grind them the game is done.
BA is strong in the trenches.
Bet the Jenks coach has some tricks from his lengthy career.
Stoner strikes just like that. Damn, I wanted OU to get that kid.
https://twitter.com/LincolnRiley/status/672912697667776512
Someone should tell him that we don’t store those in the office at OU. After awhile people can’t get in and out of their offices. That may have worked at TT or ECU, but not at OU.
Take a picture, tweet it out, put it in the back with the others.
Maybe put them all on a merry go round then after an hour or so you can see all of them.
I’m sure the new facilities have a big electric Lazy Susan just for that purpose.
That would actually be pretty cool. I could see a two story tall Lazy Susan with the forty something conference trophies, NC trophies, Heismans, etc.
You would have to find a way to power it, hmmm….Three-phase motor, turn it on and the lights dim all over campus.
Or just use all the hot air coming out of Texas.
Excellent idea and a win-win. The energy savings would be tremendous and Texas fan would finally taste success, albeit vicariously.
I think a 1,000 KVA transformer with a 10,000 KVAR capacitor bank could swing it. I’ll wire it up if needed. 🙂
Does that allow much room for future growth?
Would hate to have to replace the entire system five years down the road.
Absolutely, parallel wiring can be used as needed.
Excellent! We’re covered thru 2025! I assume nuclear power cells will be widely available by then.
* Hydrogen.
* Hydrogen.
Cold fusion
Cold fusion
Glad it’s where it belongs. If in Stillwater the pokes would be trying to feed reindeer out of it
Idk if it’s been posted but looks like Stoops will be at the Collinsville game tomorrow as well.
Bob that is
It has, the Brainiacs posted it.
I’ve only seen Mike and Kish. Hope Bob goes also, that would be cool.
They reported that mike and kish would be there.
My bad, was thinking it was Bob.
Those pesky Brainiacs strike again.
JENKS vs BA game
It’s a shame two high schools can fill that stadium better than a college team can. SMH.
From Houston, Katy up 28-10 vs Manvel. Almost halftime. Katy RB Porter scored all 4 TDs.
GO TIGERS!!!
Don’t go to sleep on Manvel, they can score in a hurry.
So is Jim Nantz the new Brian Williams. He is promoting the sez championship as the biggest game in the best conference… lmao.. the gaytors are almost a 3 TD underdog
On cbs? That’s their motto. “Best game from the best conference”
Yep. We have all been worn down to accept this propaganda on espin and the cbs college football talking heads, but to hear jim nantz promo it during a nationally televised NFL game is absurd, especially this season.
To put it into perspective, according to the odds, Vegas views the sez championship mostly the same as 4losstexass v. baylor today. Does jim nantz also view this as the best game?
Very good point.
I didn’t know if you guys had an opportunity to see this story. I loved it! and SIAP, but thought I would share a pretty good story https://twitter.com/SInow/status/672969917587693568
Big time hustle for the Jenks defense there.
Wow, can not do that inside the 5.
Had a ball game there for a second.
Jenks just gutted it out on that series. They wanted it more.
I find it difficult to believe that out of a 128 man roster Jenks can’t find a punter.
Poor recruiting. 🙂
That Rowdy Frederick is a big boy.
Indeed, Mr. Holmes. 🙂
I don’t know as much about the trench play as you but it seems like he has a good base and moves well.
He looks the part as a solid recruit. Needs a lot of work to excel at the next level.
I’ve been back and forth on him. He has interest from our staff, worth a chance in your opinion?
Definitely. Would need to red shirt.
That Rowdy Frederick is a big boy.
Did not realize that PI was not an automatic first down in HS Football.
Nope, yards only.
I am thinking that needs to change. I realize that in this case the penalty was questionable, however if the play had been completed it would easily have been a first down.
Meanwhile somewhere in Stillwater http://i.imgur.com/XwgFXaY.gif
Score?
23-14 Jenks, start of the 4th.
29-14 Jenks. 7:30 left in the game.
Turnovers, the opening kick and a scoring drive, have taken this game away from BA.
Jenks made all of the big plays…game/set/match.
35-14 Jenks. 1:05 left in game.
Didn’t think BA would punt there.
I’m with you on that. The window of opportunity is closing fast.
I will say this….the BA defense will flat hit you hard.
Not the WRs, they won’t. 🙂
Yeah, but looking like the girl is gonna be happy with the outcome.
BA had the chance, turnovers kill.
That and penalties. Had some key penalties in the first half and now the latest TO could have sealed the game for Jenks.
Just crushing. Absolutely crushing.
Just crushing. Absolutely crushing.
To me, Offsides on the Defense is the most inexcusable penalty there is.
Wow, three state titles for the Jenks QB.
And he didn’t look anything like Kyler Murray.
All he has ever done is win, isn’t a big time recruit.
For the most part he had a ton of time to throw. OL did their job. BA dropped several ints that were bad passes. Jenks QB got away with several iffy throws. Made the big ones when it counted.
A QB at Jenks has many luxuries, I don’t think anyone would dispute that.
Who is he and where is he going to college?
Cooper Nunley and he has been nothing but a winner but is under sized and not heavily recruited. Reminds me of this other guy that no one has heard of….Baker Mayfield. 🙂
At 5’11” 185lbs he won’t get any P5 offers.
I know, that’s why I made the Baker reference. He will walk on somewhere and win.
Doubt it will be a P5 school, though. It’s hard enough for a 6’1″ QB like Baker to see over the line.
He under threw balls all night. If the coverage was even mediocre those passes would have been picked off or deflected.
I never said he was a five star QB, he just wins and has 3 state titles under his belt. lol.
I never said he was a five star qb either. Jenks always wins. What I’m saying is imo he doesn’t look good enough to play qb at the next level.
NFL no, P5 unlikely, but he could play at a few colleges. I didn’t make the Baker reference to mean he would be going to NY some day for a trophy, I just meant he is a gamer who isn’t getting respect in HS.
Congrats to jenks. BA made to many mistakes. Jenks took control in 2nd half.
That long 3rd down pass from deep in their own territory seemed to give Jenks a surge and deflated BA.
When BA couldn’t get the ball in the EZ then fumbled was the dagger. Horrible play calling on the goal line for BA IMO. Put QB in bad position for 3 rd down. Felt bad for QB as he had been running for his life most plays.
BA had the players to take it, just made too many errors and a team like Jenks will make you pay.
What kind of Houdini sleight of hand was that? Even in the replay I couldn’t tell how #18 got the ball. Fumblerooski?
They’ve been using it all night and I still haven’t figured it out. Coach is a genius.
Hats off to the Jenks coach, the man knows how to win.
I thought bs call. Show some class and run clock. Trick play with 1 min to go is weak
He ran right up the middle, they should have stopped him…not that it mattered.
Trick play with over 2 TD lead and 1 min to play. Not me.
They had run the play before in the game, not really that tricksy just perfectly executed. Good for Jenks.
I think that was the third time for that play, BA didn’t adjust, not sure it was even a trick after the first time.
I applaud them for running it so perfectly. It’s not like they ran a triple reverse WR pass to a QB in the end zone or something, they ran it right up the gut.
Pretty shady. Classless.
Me and a buddy was chatting after work and became enanmored that this title run was a little errie similar to the run in 2000. Now before I get hammered for this think about the similarities… preseason rankings 19, gutsy qb that brought his A game when it mattered most, displaying tremendous leadership and play making ability. Great running game behind a no name offence line. Defence led by a outstanding, trash talking (backed it up!) Lb group, play making dbs and a solid dl….
Glad you finally noticed. 🙂
The one loss was what we needed and unlike the team in 2000 I don’t think it would of been offered the same forgiveness in the current system this team is reaping based off the recent and current success.
What is more surprising is how both teams kind or came out of no where.. With limited expectations yet quietly grew into a monster nobody wants to play.
I have always liked this team, the coaches and the players. The only thing I couldn’t tell until it showed up was that “championship chemistry.”
If they continue to play up to their capabilities they bring home #8.
At this point in the season, this team’s biggest hurdle is itself.
Striker said in an interview on Monday that there were many “unreported” injuries for players that no one knew about. I took that to mean nothing that would prevent them from playing, just nagging injuries from the grind. Glad they had this week off for the guys to heal up, stay in shape and work on their term papers and prep for finals. They will know Sunday who and where their semi is, just in time to start practice and game prep.
All indications are that this is a special year and a special team.
With the back loaded schedule with no break, I imagine there are many bruises and strains that could use some healing time. Hopefully we will be fresh and ready to fight again soon.
In the old big 12 we would of had a game this weekend against most likely lOSUer state in the big 12 title game.. glad we avoided that nothing good could come from it nightmare…
We get to do that on this weekend next year.
The last few years we had last week off and played Bedlam this week. Glad the schedule allowed this week off.
I know obviously the week off could of been used during the red November run but, I wonder if having to grind out the last part of the season with no break only helped keep the momentum and consistency on the both sides of the ball flowing.
I kind of like the idea of getting to smoke their asses twice in the same season.
What’s even more exciting if the standings hold and we get Bama at Jerry’s World. Will be the first time we get to play a national title game (semi) in a packed house because of ability for most sooner fan to drive to the game (3 hours for me) and create a “home”setting.
I fully expect the semi to be at the “Death Star” and will be very surprised if it isn’t. It will be great for so many Sooner fans to be able to drive in the day of the game, if they wish, and not be forced to arrange travel, hotel and food.
Personally It not plausible both economically and timely based on time off from work the holidays.. but one thing is for sure I will be in Dallas to see how far Saben can throw hos head set this year 😉
There is a lot of similarities between 2003, 2004, and 2008 teams in that they boost great qb in Bradford and White and a great oline as well.. With that being said it seemed when we faced top notch defence that could neutrilize and close the talent gap across the board. Neither posses that “it” factor that could will us to victory in the face of adversity and certain defeat. Unknown qb such as Heuple and Mayfield has shown time and again that that rare ability to steal victory from the jaws of defeat time and again.
That one loss though. 🙁
That is true.. just thought some of the similarities to the overall makeup of the team was intresting.
It has been very similar.
504 is the NOLA and surrounding area.
https://twitter.com/Coach_Diron/status/672955536413876225
One thing I have heard from former players is his attention to technique, detail, and ability to teach it in a calm and confident manner is second to none. Now let’s see it show up on the recruiting trail, and bring in some war daddys!
Came across a blip that said Temple returned 2950 tickets from the 3000 they were allotted for the AAC championship game.
/weak
Just like teddy lelhman said today. “this is the difference between big time college football and fringe college football”. What’s sad is this a solid football team.
I don’t even want to know what their home game attendance is like.
/*shudder*
They showed up for the Notre dame game and thought yeah this isn’t alot of fun lol..
Temple of doom.
If Riley was to leave (pray every night this blows over), does this open the door for Cale Gundy?
I can’t figure Cale out, has been in the “next up” position but seems perfectly content just coaching a position and taking home a paycheck. If he’s happy, I’m happy.
One thing for sure he gets it done on the reciting trail. While displaying his flexibility to coach running backs as long as he did, now inside receivers. I have the upmost confidence he could keep this offence rolling, because of his familiarity within the system.
He is an awesome recruiter and coach and I would trust him completely. I wonder if he is happy here and fears that a higher position would bring too much outside attention/ temptation to relocate.
He has the ideal situation, gets to coach at his Almer matter, part of a championship team, and staying under the radar during a bad season or two while other coaches was showed the door. Definitely a true display of consistency. That could make alot of sooner fan breath a little easier if the bad news breaks, and Bob hands the torch over to one of his most trusted lieutenants.
Happy doing what he’s doing- prob doesn’t like the politics of being a HC
I’m thinking he’s thinking what we’re thinking.
Good thinking.
If the unthinkable happens and Riley leaves he will most definitely receive a promotion.
It’s not out of the question that Cale talks to his brother about what being head coach is like and, so far, has decided he doesn’t want the stress and the limelight enough to relocate. Bob’s comments made it seem that the relocation to wr’s was in part to put his best guy where most needed, and also in part to improve Cale’s resume. So it wouldn’t be surprising to see him on the market in a year or so. Hope not. He’s clearly one of the reasons for OU’ls successes, no doubt.
One word: PERINE.
Him and Mixon will definitely make anybody job easier, but it’s how you mix them in the game plan. Putting them in spots they will succeed aginst top notch defence is a big task for any oc.
I wonder who is the toughest to to bring down with a head of steam Perine or Henry?
Henry is a horse. Imagine,
bama almost had both these guys. But I like Mixon and Perine together. Plus, our OL is always better than Bama’s.
The thing that makes Perine so hard to bring down is not only his sheer size and strength, is nimble ness and ability to stay on his feet after each hit he absorbs. Hardly ever see him get shoestring tackled.
Perine is an Earl Campbell clone. It’s hard to wrap up on them because of the size and power in their lower bodies. They said Campbell had 24″ thighs – I bet Samaje is in that range.
If Samaje got the number of carries Earl got, he would win the Heisman, period.
What’s even more astonishing I see a little Q in him as well with the his change of direction, balance and the ability to get lost behind that mammoth offensive line.
Thats a pretty good comparison..
I don’t know if out oline is better than Bama… yeah we got the best guys on the field and a scheme that fits their style. I don’t remember them struggling to protect their qb or open holes.. at best I thinks it’s a wash.
Henry is bigger but Perine is better. Henry is strictly N-S.
Ross and Henry are similar in that they are N-S type runners.
Guys bounce off Perine because he’s a bowling ball. I would bet he’s tougher to bring down where Henry might be harder to catch. Although I don’t think Henry is as fast as he appeared against us in the sugar bowl. And I know Perine has gained some speed.
If you’re asking me I would rather try to take down brooks.
I’m thinking Perine has looked quite a bit faster than Henry. And, thats on these last few long runs he’s had, even with a slighty bum ankle..
I think it’d be easier to trip Henry up. More leg length to work with. Perine is all balled up..making hard to even get to his legs.
And we’ve seen guys get pretty good shots on him and he keeps his balance. Nobody really wraps up.
Bo Jackson
Bo was great. But Perine broke three long td runs in the three biggest games of the year. Baylor, TCU, and Okie St.
Can’t believe you didn’t just call him out for using more than one word after you clearly laid down the game rules. 🙂
I’m sure you could find some Bo Jackson highlights out there if you looked.
Yeah yeah yeah. Peterson has surpassed Bo and Bo knows!
I think that you could flip a coin between Peterson and Bo. I think if it weren’t for the injury of Bo, he would have own the rushing records. Both guys were/are great.
ONLY because of Bo’s injury.
Bo ran over Bozworth.
I never saw bo besides highlights. But I heard traber talking about him once when they played against each other in baseball and that bo sounded like a freight train running around the bases.
Bo was freaking nuts. I grew up idolizing him with the raiders… A bad ass at baseball too. That damn injury though.. Man, took the wheels off arguably the greatest “athlete” of all time. Never got to play football again, and never the same in baseball.
I think that play has been way overblown….just sayin
Me too, but considering “The Boz’s” rep at the time, I can see it. Man on Man, and “The Boz” lost. Two of the 80’s best college players, finally meet.
Bo ran over a LOT of people.
True. I’d brag about that one though.
He ran over the Boz, Bozworth was MIA.
Tu ‘che.
I love Peterson and Perine. But I have to say Bo wins all-time freak athlete award hands down IMO. That guy just wasn’t human.
Only word that matters.
How many true freshman urned a nickname as cool Optimus Prime his freshman year..
Nobody! Cuz PERINE!
Optimus Perine…but yeah it wasis cool
Coach Stoops on Game Day?
They just said he couldn’t make it because of fog.
And he told them he was at home, in his slippers.
I know. Thought that was strange. Wonder why they didn’t just get him on for TV interview?
Prob don’t want to promote the Sooners if they dont absolutely have to. Could have at least done the phone though..
Lol….sounds like his way of telling them he’s got more important things to do with his Saturday.
One question did Ross seem slower on that kickoff return? I know he got caught because of the angle, but he didn’t seem right all year.
Nah. He was gassed.
He was a track star in high school I don’t know what happened between now and last year but he wouldn’t have gotten caught that’s for sure.
Do you think he could be made into a receiver? He has speed and good hands. But not too quick.
Straight line runner
He was more involved in the game plan last year and made the most of it. I think he definitely could do some damage in the screen game and end around stuff.
A magazine can only hold so many bullets but there is definitely a play or two in this offense where he could shine.
I agree he can take it to the house any given play. I guess we could add it to the wish list right behind Andrews.
I have been waiting for them to run Ross on a wheel route. Maybe it’s still coming.
I don’t think he kicked in his track gear because he thought he couldn’t be caught and also, that dude from state was damn fast.
I thought he looked a tad slower as well, but getting caught by a monstrously speedy guy will do that. 🙂 I can’t remember, but maybe his track gear came earlier in the run, last year, not in the final 10 yards. For sure he didn’t have any trouble pulling away from everyone else on the field, so looks may be deceiving on this one.
He was running a bit awkwardly toward the end. I almost thought he might have gimped an ankle slightly. But I think he may have just run out of gas.
He looked back. That will always slow you down.
I noticed that also
He also made no attempt to elude his pursuer by swerving or jump step when the guy dove at him.
He also made no attempt to elude his pursuer by swerving or jump step when the guy dove at him.
I was actually expecting at least an attempt at a stiff arm. Even a half ass stiff arm would have probably gotten him into the endzone.
His longest run prior to that was like 30 yards. And he hasn’t tried running many back this year so I think he is just a bit out of shape. Hopefully he’s got his head right and will try running a few back because we will need to shorten the field against whoever we draw in the playoff.
Heard an epic comment from an OSU friend of mine………..”Those Effing Sooners of yours are the most balanced team left” “you guys are relentless”. What was I to say?
LOL. How about, “You’re right.”
Should have told him thanks for the compliment and that it’s in their DNA.
Boomer Sooner! I’m going to watch the rest play one more game while waiting on the best.
I will watch some of the goings on out of curiosity.
Lots of good high school football going on today, too.
No Championship Saturday for me today. I promised Mrs. Me that I would accompany her for some Christmas shopping. Of course, my presence requires a quid pro quo upon which the terms have been decided. The following football commentary will provide you a hint at the favor returned. May it fill your imagination with the forbidden images of no-no time and scar you for life.
“I-formation. QB goes under center. Tight end to his right.”
“Can’t be passive now, Chris. He’s done everything right so far.”
“I think you’re right, Herbie. There’s the snap. He hands it off to the big man. Wide open and down the middle he goes. There is nothing between him and the win. He’s at the thirty. The twenty. The ten. He’s going all the–Good heavens! He stumbles! Down just short of the endzone. There’s the buzzer, and that’s the game. What a heartbreaking end to an otherwise strong performance.”
“Did you see how hard he hit that hole, Chris? I mean, wow. He had a full head of steam and just ran out of gas. It’s inexcusable at this point in the season.”
“Goes to show you that conditioning pays off, Herbie. My goodness fifteen minutes flies by.”
“If only Brent were here to see this.”
…
http://media.riffsy.com/images/26f46112a0a0a78fb3d039f89090b9f0/raw
Always. 🙂
What do you mean 15 minutes Chris? this was the 2 minute drill !
That’s more accurate, yeah. LOL!
…
Provocative Thought:
No question Riley has a gift for offense strategy, play calling, player motivation and confidence. He is an outstanding OC. We want to keep him, pay him more money; give
him recognition, praise and credit.
His stature in the football world has been magnified by his performance at OU.
This does not mean that he is ready to be HC. The skills of judgement, hiring coaches, administrative duties, public relations, delegating responsibility, discipline, media are not required to be a successful OC.
IMHO Riley has exercised poor judgement in pursuing the North Texas Job before the regular season ended and now pursuing the SC job as we are entering the play offs for the
NC. This would be justifiable if at OU for at least one – two years but not now.
I believe he initiated contact because he is to young and inexperienced to be considered for a HC. How long was BS a DC at Florida before he came to OU?
Riley reveals himself to be a very ambitious man who exercised poor judgement by not waiting until at least next year and not putting the team first in pursuit of a NC which he expects of the players.
I expect BS has a plan to deal with his untimely exit – this year or next.
Comon’ Riley didn’t pursue the NT job. He was called and he turned it down. And, we simply don’t know if he is pursuing the SC job. We only have what has been reported by some media and that doesn’t make anything a fact or is what Lincoln has actually done. I haven’t seen a single written word or sound from Riley yet. If you can post something where Riley said what he is doing I would love to see the link :).
Riley could have simply said NO if not initiated by Riley and there would be no issue.
He’s taking notes from Bob, to not answer the question one way or the other.
He needs to stay and learn more.
He probably will but who are we to judge him for interviewing for a bigger job.
This year, YES.
Next year, No.
If leach didn’t lock a kid in timeout or whatever then he would be the shining example of leaving after one year. He’s still done pretty well aside from that incident.
The thing is this isn’t Riley’s first year as an OC. He’s been calling plays for 6 years now and he’s been given a lot of praise for his knowledge.
Leach was an anomaly. He and Mummy of UK were the only two who knew the Air Raid Offense. Otherwise he would not have been offered the OC at OU and the Texas Tech job.
And now a lot of programs want that offense and Riley is considered one of the top air raid guys. Holgerson and cumbie may be the only guys ahead of him from that leach tree.
Leach isn’t the only person capable of being such an anomaly. Plus, the “Air Raid” isn’t a new invention that only 2 people held the keys to…it is based off existing offenses, starting with LaVell Edwards’ version of the West Coast offense at BYU, Glenn Ellison’s Run & Shoot offense, Don Coryell’s Air Coryell offense, Sid Gilman’s offense, etc.
Mike Leach succeeds using a narrow playbook because he’s a good coach and teacher. So is LR. LR has been calling the plays for several years. When Leach worked for Mumme, he was called OC but he didn’t call the plays. Mumme did. He had 1 year as the sole play caller at OU before getting the TTU job.
BTW…OU was 7-5 when TTU hired him away, not 11-1 like LR.
Bennie Owen basically ran a version of the “air raid” when he was at OU, YEARS ago. They threw the ball more than anyone else around at that time..
Or maybe he doesn’t. That’s for him to decide.
The man needs interviewing experience. He needs to know what programs expect from HC’s. Nothing wrong with interviewing.
It affects recruiting and his perception. If you need interviewing expierence, you are not ready to be HC.
How is it affecting recruiting so far? He’s been out visiting his targets and no one has decommitted from the offensive side of things. I think there’s a chance we lose hardy but it won’t have anything to do with Riley being tied to interviews.
Do you want someone telling you that you can’t interview for other jobs?
How can you recruit a future QB if its obvious you are seeking another job.
Riley is not the head man, BOB is. It’d be different if this was Bob interviewing for other jobs. OC’s are vital to recruiting, but much of this falls on the head man to keep them interested and taken care of.
That’s the line that Colleges give when a key assistant coach leaves but it’s not reality.
It is when you have a head man the Caliber of a Bob or Saban. You think Saban is losing any recruits because Smart left? I highly doubt it…
He might lose some but he will find other 4 stars to replace them.
His number one job is to sell the kid on the school not himself as a coach.
You go knock on their door.
Seriously? You say we had the Heisman runner up under OC Mark Mangino. We had the Heisman winner under Chuck Long. We had the Heisman winner under Kevin Wilson. We currently have a Heisman candidate under LR. Bob Stoops has shown he knows how to get OC’s in who develop QB’s. If the current OC leaves, it’s next man up.
Seriously? Interviewing for an assistant position is different than interviewing for HC. Just look how many BIG name coaches he’s up against for the S. Car job… If he doesn’t gain interview experience, how is he ever supposed to beat out those other coaches? If not this year, but in future years? Interview experience is good for folks of all ages. Just ask many a great DC or OC who stuck around too long and never got that experience, and never got those head jobs. It’s certainly happened.
I’m not saying I think Riley should bolt, especially for a job like ECU or N. Texas, BUT, if a team like S. Carolina comes calling, and actually wanted to hire him, I think he’d be crazy to pass up an opportunity like that. And besides even being hired, just getting your name out there, and the experience interviewing, is crucial to landing a head gig, eventually.
As for recruiting, If I was a recruit, I’m playing for the school, and the Head man. And if my OC was good enough to become the head man somewhere else, then frankly, thats exciting. Means I probably made the right choice, and I would trust the head man (Bob Stoops) to get me another coordinator who is up and coming, and can showcase my talents as well as the previous coordinator.
You’re misinformed.
Oh yea. It’s just killing our recruiting. /smh
And why should he? If someone calls me and says hey I want to talk to you about of job with us that potentially pays 3 times what I’m making you would have to be an idiot to not at least listen. Sheesh.
it works differently for top offensive assistants and top defensive assistants. Just look around (and feel free to correct me if I’m wrong) but the big schools mostly take former head coaches or top defensive coordinators. If you’re a great OC you end up either being hired within like they’ve done at Oregon and I believe at Stanford, or like Herman you take a job at Houston or mclewayne (sp?) taking the Colorado state job first before Florida.
it works differently for top offensive assistants and top defensive assistants. Just look around (and feel free to correct me if I’m wrong) but the big schools mostly take former head coaches or top defensive coordinators. If you’re a great OC you end up either being hired within like they’ve done at Oregon and I believe at Stanford, or like Herman you take a job at Houston or mclewayne (sp?) taking the Colorado state job first before Florida.
He has been here ONE year. He looks great , so far, not many flaws. After a couple more years will shortcomings appear and he doesn’t look so wonderful? ?
Thats kind of what I am thinking…what’s the old saying, “strike while the iron is hot.” Sometimes if great opportunities arise, you have to jump on it. Not saying there won’t be more for him, but it is not a guarantee, as many folks are suggesting. Multiple things could happen that derail coaches from moving up.
A lot of rumors popped up around Heupel after that Sugar Bowl for sure. I bet he’s wishing he had taken them now.
Speaking of this, I saw an article yesterday that mentioned Huep may be the new OC at missouri..
There is little chance that the view of the college football world in general is as jaundiced towards Heupel as many in the OU fan base are. He coached some great teams and great quarterbacks, and has the pedigree of winning a national championship as a player. Just because he had short notice to find his current job, doesn’t mean that with a bit more time he won’t find a better one, if he chooses.
I agree. I think he will get some good jobs. If he can get this one, and do well for a year to two, he’ll get a shot at HC somewhere…
There is little chance that the view of the college football world in general is as jaundiced towards Heupel as many in the OU fan base are. He coached some great teams and great quarterbacks, and has the pedigree of winning a national championship as a player. Just because he had short notice to find his current job, doesn’t mean that with a bit more time he won’t find a better one, if he chooses.
But he needed to stay longer to improve his resume. Yeah right.
Dude. Mike Tomlin was 32 when Hired by the PITTSBURGH STEELERS. Young coaches can excel at times, and I believe schools around the nation are seeing if Riley just might be one of those guys. I have no doubt SC contacted him. You don’t just “call up” a big school, in a big conference and say you want to interview when you are 32 years old…. They call you. At least thats my thought on this…
Sure you can call South Carolina or any other Division I football programs. Like most employers, they don’t interview people they aren’t interested in though.
Okay, I guess you could call, but its not like you get one “just because.” They have to be interested in you first..
Exactly.
Lincoln Riley didn’t pursue the N Texas job. He had no interest in them.
And his agent probably has a green light to throw his name out there and see who’s interested.
Sorry but if I’m LR and other programs came calling I would interview for the experience bare minimum
Are you a troll?
Of all the games on tv today, the game I am most interested in seeing is the Texas high school playoff game between two undefeated teams, Allen and Denton Ryan.
GO ALLEN EAGLES!
I’m also most interested in a TXHS football game today. My old team, Mansfield, is on a historic playoff run and I’m reeeeaaally hoping Denton Guyer doesn’t kill their dreams haha. Go Tigers!!!!!
Great day to be a Sooner fan!…. wait….
http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/Bob_Stoops_xpevv6.jpg
Its okay to root for a winner Kyle. Really, it is.
So, we going to see some upsets today, and hence some playoff chaos? Or nothing exciting?
It’s rare that everything goes as expected, so I’m betting one of the top 4 goes down today.
More than likely Iowa. Although, if NC can play even a little defense, they could put a hurt on Clemson. I’m predicting Clemson wins a shootout but I’m cheering for an NC victory which makes the committee scramble to make the final 4.
#1 Bama vs #4 NC in Miami
#2 Boomer Sooner vs #3 Mich St. in Dallas
#1 Bama vs #4 NC in Miami
#2 Boomer Sooner vs #3 Mich St. in Dallas
This is what Corso Said too! lol
Let’s hear it for nonsensical fandom! I want to watch the committee scramble, also I’m just happy there are no Oregon’s. That final 4 has 4 nice uniforms. No neon racing stripes or texture or fishnets.
Or bird wings.
Ohh, just noticed you had NC beating Clemson! Corso still had Clemson in there, but barely winning, and getting dropped to 4th.
I told one of my friends last night that this would be the final 4
I would rather Clemson stays #1 so we and Bama stay 2 and 3. Would love to get the tide in the Cotton Bowl.
You really want to put it on Bama in the Dirty D? Did you have to endure the LSU Sugar Bowl? -Silly question, we all had to endure the LSU Sugar Bowl.
Uhhhh…the Dirty D? Does that mean Dallas? And what does that have to do with LSU in the Sugar Bowl???
A puzzler.
Everyone has bitched about having to play LSU in New Orleans, and Florida in Miami. If that’s an advantage then Dallas would definitely be OUrs. Also Dirty D is just a nickname everyone jumped on that, I did not make it up. If you want I’ll say Big D, there you go Dallas, you are Big D every love Dallas, Dallas number 1, Dallas big strong, good.
I’ve lived in Dallas for 25 years and never heard it called Dirty D by anyone, until now.
I really couldn’t care less how you refer to Dallas; I don’t live there. I wasn’t sure why you were singling out LSU, but it’s all the same to me.
Dallas is probably my least favorite city in this part of the country.
Dirrty D? Dallas isn’t dirty, but New Orleans is filthy.
If Bama is 1, they’ll be in Dallas. According to google maps, Dallas is 2-300 miles closer to them than Miami.
On top of that, it has the benefit of getting OU out of Dallas without having to drop them to number 4.
I expect Bama to move to 1 or OU to move to 4, to get them out of Dallas.
Ugh…I’d rather play Bama. MSU’s D scares me a little bit.
There defense last year was scary, this one not nearly as much.
OU will NOT be in Dallas. Not a chance.
I think it is most likely they will.
This!
I hope so, but think there is exactly 0 chance.
I’ll happily eat crow tomorrow, as I’d rather fly to Dallas with a bunch of OU fans than drive to Miami, from my home in Sarasota, mostly alone.
I just see Dallas as too much of an advantage for OU, which is why all the Sooner fans want it, and don’t think the Committee will give OU tht advantage unless they are number 1.
Have you actually read the language on the Playoff site about assigning locations? There is nothing in the language that allows the Committee to seed a team in order to make the locations work better. Meaning, OU won’t get dropped to the 4 spot JUST to keep us from Dallas. If Clemson is the 1 seed, I don’t see any way they don’t go to Miami. That means if OU is the 2/3 seed, we’ll play in Dallas. If we’re the 2 seed, and Bama is the 1 seed, Bama to Miami and OU to Dallas.
I think Dallas is very likely UNLESS the Committee drops us to the 4 spot for other reasons. Which is possible.
Respectfully I ask, “what’s your point?”
I just stated my opinion. I don’t care what the Committee says. My opinion is that the Committee will not put OU in Dallas unless they are number 1…so they make Bama 1 “because whey won more convincingly than Clemson” or make OU 4 “because the B1G champ was a winner of a 4 vs 5 matchup” or some such.
Perhaps the reasoning will not be “to keep OU out of Dallas”, but the result will be the same.
Heck, GameDay kicked off the first hour talking about Bama moving to number 1. That alone, would do it.
I agree, I think that they dont want us in Dallas as well. If the B1G winner wins by 2 TDs or more the committee will have its excuse to drop OU to #4.
It’s your opinion with zero support. All opinions are not equal.
We’ll know tomorrow. It will be easy to see if I’m right or wrong.
If you are going to demand that people support their opinion with facts, you might as well shutdown the Internet.
Baylor is trying like hell right now to give them that other reason.
I’ve yet to see a single Bowl Projection also that didn’t have OU in Dallas as the 2/3 seed.
Bama vs OU in Dallas if Clemson wins today.
Thank you Nostradamus.
This question has sparked some interesting discussion. Most raking predictions right now think OU holds #3, but at collegefootballnews.com they don’t think the committee will ever allow us such a break. It’s ok for LSU to play in the Sugar Bowl, USC in the Rose Bowl, Florida/Miami/FSU in the Orange Bowl. But OU in Dallas??? HELL NO!! I swear some of these people have no integrity.
Exactly. I used to think I was just paranoid as an OU fan. But when the King was coaching they called us cheaters out here in Southern Cal country. After Bob brought us back we were the darlings (2000-2002). But then the BCS controversies (OU doesn’t deserve it) I feel since 2003, a lot of coaches and media people hold us in derision.
I feel it too. And it became all too clear the last week or so watching some of the talking heads act as though OU doesn’t even belong in the playoff discussion. Just unbelievable. And I hope all our boys are seeing this. When they take the field next, I want them pissed and out for blood.
I think UNC will at least put a good scare into Clemson
Heupel Might be headed to SEC country…
http://www.mwcconnection.com/2015/12/4/9848990/is-utah-state-josh-heupel-heading-to-missouri
Sabotage Mizzou from the inside. Excellent.
Just saw this on the twitter:
https://twitter.com/Ej_Price77/status/673157003578077185
Nice.
Awesome!
That will be the weekend after the Sooners win #8.
You know, the lack of a conference championship game may not hurt our chances at getting into the playoff, but it damn sure is going to hurt Baker’s chance to win the Heisman. Not really fair for him that the other front runners get to play today.. Lets hope they lay an egg! Henry needs to fumble twice, 1 ran back for a td, and under 60 yards. Watson needs to throw 3 picks, and 1 for a pick 6. 🙂
We’re MUCH better off without a CCG.
You are right about the Heisman voting, though.
Yea, the big 12 sort of screwed the
poochreindeer, with this years schedule. Could have at least had a bye for the 4 major teams before that November gauntlet, pushing those final “good games” until this weekend.I disagree. It’s going to work out for OU and the Big 12 this year, but there will be a year, probably soon, where we are going to wish we had a CCG.
I said this earlier this week or last week, but I hope OU making the Playoff this year doesn’t keep the Big 12 from looking at expansion.
I agree- my thoughts are to have 6 power conferences of 10 teams where they ALL play a round robin, facing EVERY team in their conference where there is a true champion. Then select the conf champ from each conf plus two at large teams for the playoffs.
I would like to see the Big 12 add an extra non-conference game or add one more conference opponent to get us to 13 games. I love playing EVERYBODY in the conference every season.
I like that we’ve moved OsU to Championship Weekend next year. I think that helps, especially if games like that are for all the marbles, like it was this year.
Are they allowed to do that? I don’t think they are. I think the regular season is 12 games for everybody, and has to be that way. Not positive on that though.
With the new autonomy rules, they should be able to. Also, teams used to play extra games at the beginning of the year like the Pigskin Classic, Kickoff Classic, Hispanic College Fund Classic, etc. I don’t see why they can’t do that now. I’d bet other conferences with a CCG would support us doing it.
too much money in the game to risk injury.
Yeah, with the way the season ended I can’t see him winning it. But I do see him invited. He ended the season eerily similar to Heupel, putting up lower totals, battling injury but gritting out wins.
If you call that shellacking of little brother gritting it out! lol
I’m just sayin. Sports writers don’t really watch games.
How convenient for stoops not to be able to fly into Indy today for his appearance on game day
I know espn controls a lot of things in college football, but I’m not sure they control the fog. LOL
Just saying they could have done an interview on remote like they just did for dabo
But that would require going out of their way to prop up OU. /s
They’re gonna be late to the boat. I hope ou shuts out ESPN when/if we win the title. Give fox all the time in the world.
HA! That would be nice. We can break their stage again, but this time, break it and walk off. A “walk off” snub.
Ha! Throw his visor down on top of the rubble and walk away! LOL
Let Jim Ross choreograph
HA! That would be nice. We can break their stage again, but this time, break it and walk off. A “walk off” snub.
Haven’t those folks ever heard of Skype?
or the media center at memorial stadium or that at the journo school. they didnt try very hard.
I wouldn’t put anything pass the committee, but I think if they leave us out, s$#@ would hit the fan. I mean, the game day crew believes OU is locked in. We are in. If not, I am done with this sport.
https://twitter.com/AdrianPeterson/status/673167174945472513
This made me smile. Miss watching #28.
https://youtu.be/AP5RgOy5fjA
The run at the 2:02 mark against OSU is like freaking Secretariat pulling away from the field, winning by 20 lengths. Absolutely beautiful.
Those runs against OSU are what jumped out at me too. once he cleared the line it was over so fast they couldn’t believe it.
I’ve watched this at least a hundred times. A.D. is awesome
Really, really wish it was clearer video..
Watching the explosion when he plants his foot is jaw-dropping.
update added
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/673159160964341760
Can it be diverted to Dallas? Perhaps he can sit in and enlighten the committee about this weekends games?
They are sending the chick thats on Gameday to Norman tomorrow to be with Bob during the selection show process..
It’s nice to be able to sit back and watch other teams under pressure knowing that we did our job and that we are a lock.
It’s nice to be able to sit back and watch other teams under pressure knowing that we did our job and that we are a lock.
Fog still hasn’t lifted here in Indy.
Lots of fog in Southern Indiana as well.
Wondered why I couldn’t find it on the recording. Not there!
Any of you boys in Oklahoma know how Poteau did in the playoffs?
Looks like they lost to Oologah in playoffs…
http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/poteau-pirates-(poteau,ok)/football/schedule.htm
I hate it when that happens. Thanks, couldn’t find anything on it.
Went to that game last Friday since it was close to me. Rainy, just above freezing temperature, Poteau lead by 1 or 2 points at the half. My 10 yo son was with me, I told him the game was over at that time, you could just tell the energy that Oolagah brought out of the locker room was much better than Poteau’s. Think they ended up losing by around 15.
Thank you. I was riding at Cedar Lake with my brother for a week and we listened to the previous game on the radio. Was hoping they would go all the way but it was a great season anyway.
The one scenario College Game Day did not even consider was FL-Bama. I’m with them. SEC is SO WEAK except for Bama that FL has no chance of winning. You have to score points to win, and FL can’t score even against FAU (not a made-up name). Elon (a frequent SEC non-conference game) and Presbyterian Blue Hose (also a frequent SEC non-conference game and not made-up name), Samford (not Stanford!; the only Samford I’d ever heard of was Samford, TX, just south of Wichita Falls, TX) would have pretty good D stats against FL and other sEC teams.
I didn’t know these schools existed, much less had football teams, until about 3 years ago I wanted to see who SEC teams played in their non-conference games.
Samford home of the fighting pharmacy college. It’s a really good pharmacy school. around 2000 students. iow Just LIKE BAMA. /s
Florida coach: “I think a lot of people never believed we would be here right now.”
Yeah coach. That’s because you guys suck so bad on offense you look like you belong in a Pop Warner league. I don’t have a prediction for that game, but if Bama let’s the Gator O score at all, it’s evidence the Bama D is overrated.
I was just telling a buddy of mine that I doubted Florida made it past midfield today. Their O is atrocious.
https://twitter.com/adrianpeterson/status/673167174945472513
Esco already posted below…
Oops
I honestly can’t figure out why OU is not recruiting the Jenks stand out Dillon Stoner. I know we are deep in the D-backfield, but that boy can catch the ball as well. Would be a great receiver down the road. Plus it would keep him away from the Pukes. I’ve watched him play for several years, he’s a dynamic in state player that we’re missing out on.
Lincoln Riley sending out tweets about OUDNA again today. I would think that is a good sign after a few days of silence.
Poor Baylor. They look lost. There’s a serious lack of leadership. I don’t care what has happened at QB, you still have your defense, your receivers, your RB.
They have come totally unravelled. Reminds me of OU the year the pukes kicked their butt and then got demolished by Texass a and m
You hit 4th string at QB you are pretty well screwed. Not a lot of teams can fight through that. Check OU second half at TCU for a reminder. That was only 2nd string. Imagine OU getting to 4th.
Who would that even be!?
Ok….. Someone tell us about EJ Price….. Give me a reason to be excited.
EJ Price 6’6″ 317lb 4*s #7 OT #112 overall player Over 25 offers from the who’s who of College Football. Was considered a long shot for a long time but the recent firing of the Georgia coach has opened things up a bit. Still figures to stay in in SEC country but if OU can get him on campus (scheduled OV in January ) then they have decent shot of making a good impression. I will put Coach B up against anybody in OL recruiting!
Man…texas is wupping da bears!
Crazy that Brey walker might be a top 10 national player at the rate he’s going but draper is a star in okpreps. Hope both stick with it and play for the good guys.
Both are studs at their positions. I think with Draper it had a lot to do with how fast he blew up. It’s pretty amazing the talent that is in okpreps right now. Those two are the leaders, for sure.
What time are we looking at for the Draper announcement?
After his title game which starts at 1pm so it should be over by 4 or 5 o’clock! Not much later than that. Hopefully!
Altus 31, Collinsville 28 – Final.
It absolutely sucks that Collinsville lost today. Especially on a last second FG. I wouldn’t blame Levi if he waited to announce but I think he still will.
https://twitter.com/BrandonTFB/status/673261703648296960
As part of the Altus High alumni, I’m really proud of my Bulldogs going on to win state! Levi and Collinsville should be darn proud of the fight they gave to the Bulldogs. It really could have gone either way. Time just ran out with Altus in favor. Congrats to both Altus and Collinsville for a fantastic year!
When were you in Altus?
99 graduate
Very cool. I was a youth pastor there for a couple years 2001-2003. So just missed ya. great place and it is great to see them back in championship
I had to turn of the Florida- Bama game after that slappy announcer describe Henry as a runaway train from a Denzel Washington movie. What that heck!?!?!? He goes on and on about every little thing Bama does and call it great and the best…… I think he is hoping Saban will ask him out on a date.
FWIW Mique Juarez is visiting Washington on Monday
Draper made it official
Beat me to it by a few seconds…
Boom
https://twitter.com/Ldraper_10/status/673328590910562305
Boom!
This is the same thing as Kevin Peterson, we recruited Peterson first and harder but he was a die hard osu fan and that won out in the end, same here Levi is a die hard ou fan, but the jumped on him first and hard
Great home visit in the 334 tonight. I feel a Boom coming soon. He has that #OUDNA— CaleGundy (@OU_CoachGundy) December 7, 2015
Who would this be?