Open Post | Monday, Jan. 25th (UPDATE 4:42 pm)
Posted on: January 25, 2016
Image of Zach Farrar via Dallas News
– Jared Mayden: This past weekend’s big visitor, 2016 DB Jared Mayden, released his Top 2 yesterday which included Oklahoma and Alabama. Coaches from Bama are in Texas today to see Mayden, and the Sooners will see him at some point later in the week.
I did speak to Mayden last night, but to be honest he didn’t tip his hand either way. Mayden just talked about how he liked the visit and really loves that the Sooners have invested in new facilities but noted, “what really stands out to me is my longstanding relationship with coach Cooks…he’s been recruiting me since back when he was at Notre Dame.”
Before the trip, the Mayden’s told us that for Jared this would be an opportunity to really get all the information he needed and all his questions answered. I also spoke to a family member of Mayden’s who said, “the visit with Jared and Brandon (Bowen) was packed, and we barely had any time during it to level set, but both seemed pleased with the wealth of information from coach Bob Stoops and his position staff.”
Before the trip Mayden himself mentioned that he may silently commit before National Signing Day. We obviously do not know if that happened on this trip, but prior to the visit a family member mentioned that after they would spend some time thinking through things. We’ve checked with folks on both the OU and Bama side of things, and it sounds like both feel good about their visits. Although based on what we’ve been told, neither side is 100% confident in their chances at the moment. OU certainly has the advantage of distance and family connections, but Alabama was a school in Mayden’s Top 7 prior to his commitment last summer. And it’s Alabama, so it looks like we’ll just have to wait and see how things play out. – (Brandon)
– Zach Farrar: As you all know by now, OU offered 2016 Southlake Carrol High School wide receiver & Miss. St. commit Zach Farrar over the weekend. Farrar is a physical specimen, who we had a chance to see at The Opening in Dallas a while back. And not only is Farrar a big, fluid athlete, but he can absolutely move for a kid his size. He was a nightmare in the 1-on-1 situations at The Opening, bigger and faster than everyone they put in front of him. The Sooners have actually been courting Farrar for a while, so this offer even though very late isn’t exactly coming out of left field either. The concern with Farrar was always just the fact that he hasn’t been playing receiver for very long. He switched over to receiver, from QB, his junior year.
Farrar is also a great baseball player and it appears as though having a chance to play both sports at the next level is a big deal to him. I spoke with Farrar shortly after OU offered, and he brought up Cody Thomas and baseball, mentioning that every other offer he’d received was accompanied with the promise that baseball was also an option.
When speaking with Farrar, he did tell me that Mississippi State would be by on Monday to see him, and that Bob Stoops and other OU coaches would be by on Tuesday to do an in-home visit. Farrar told me that after both in-home visits, he will decide on whether or not he will take an official visit to Norman.
During our conversation, however, Farrar did refer to OU has his “dream school.” That and the fact that the Sooners already have one of his teammates committed (2017 DB Robert Barnes) should help the Sooners, but it does sound like they’ll need to get this baseball thing squared away. – (Brandon)
– Chris Daniels: Just wanted to pass a long something Daniels’ father said to me in a text this past weekend…”I still feel they (OU) are the team to beat.” – (Brandon)
– Michael Onwenu: Michigan OL commit, Michael Onwenu (Detroit, MI) told me last night that he plans on visiting Oklahoma this weekend. I checked with a source and was told the visit has not been finalized yet, so we’re planning to check back in later this week to see if this visit will in fact happen. – (Brandon)
– UPDATE (10:34 am):
2016 RB Joshua Jacobs' father tells me that #Sooners HC Bob Stoops himself is on his way to Tulsa to visit with Jacobs. @TheFbBrainiacs
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 25, 2016
– UPDATE (11:40 am): Busy day for Stoops.
Coach Bob Stoops came to see @jonmichaelterry today! JMT is ready to play for @ou_football #boomer #CNQR #OKPREPS pic.twitter.com/98n8lp7TU9
— Conquerors (@vcstulsa) January 25, 2016
– UPDATE (11:45 am):
Joshua Jacobs' dad tells me Stoops invited Jacobs to visit #OU and an offer would be waiting on the visit.
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 25, 2016
– UPDATE (12:07 pm): 2016 K/P prospect, Braxton Pickard.
Excited for my Official Visit to Oklahoma this weekend⭕️🙌🏾
— B-pick (@PickardBraxton) January 25, 2016
– UPDATE (12:27 pm):
A Silsbee coach tells me, Patrick Hudson has cancelled his OVs to #OU & #Arkansas. Says its down to "Baylor & Texas". #Horns #Bears
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 25, 2016
– UPDATE (1:17 pm): Just off the phone with Joshua Jacobs’ father. He said Riley and Boulware stopped by this morning and talked to him and Josh. He said that visit was followed shortly thereafter by a visit from HC Stoops who told them that they are looking for explosive guys that fit into Lincoln Riley’s offense and they feel Josh is one of those guys. Said they want to use him in the slot and out of the backfield…basically just find ways to get the ball in his hands on offense. Jacobs father said that they were told if Joshua takes a visit to OU then an offer will be extended upon arrival. Jacobs father said they are going to see if it’s possible to set up a mid-week visit.
The Jacobs are being bombarded with a lot of interest right now. Missouri is bringing their offensive staff to see him tomorrow for the 3rd time and offer is expected. Also Jacobs mentioned that Ohio State called this morning and requested Joshua’s transcript. – (Super K)
– UPDATE (1:58 pm): Sooners throw their hat in the ring for 2017 five-star ATH Dylan Moses.
https://twitter.com/TheDylan1Moses/status/691709244442296321
– UPDATE (4:42 pm):
Parrish Cobb just told us that his choices will come down to Oklahoma (who has verbally committed to already) & Baylor.
— Paul Catalina (@PaulCatalina) January 25, 2016
627 Comments
numero uno
Is Maxs Tupai still scheduled for this weekend, & also what about Mark Jackson?
I hope so…love this kids film.
I won’t be the least surprised to see Jackson end up at OU. Can’t predict it yet but I think it’s between OU and Texas despite his commitment to TAMU
Who would you prefer between Jackson and Bowen?
C. All of the above.
YES! Opposing OCs should be asking their QBs that question on game day when they play against OU!
Will UT getting Jefferson and Wheeler last year, it’s only fair that we get Jackson this year.
I won’t be the least surprised to see Jackson end up at OU. Can’t predict it yet but I think it’s between OU and Texas despite his commitment to TAMU
What a fit that would be for our current defense.
Mark Jackson, yes. Brandon talks to Tupai’s family so I’d have to check with him on that.
make yourself at home here Super K, don’t immerse yourself with burnt orange turds anymore.
Boom. Thanks, K!
Mark Jackson, yes. Brandon talks to Tupai’s family so I’d have to check with him on that.
i dont think the door is closed on daniels i think hes just trying to make everyone happy and still just needs time i hope everyone doesnt still bash him
No need to criticize him. It’s a big decision for him at this point in his life. I think he realizes how much OU has to offer. Hope so. He’s a great prospect.
Good post Johnny. I can tell you the parents of the kids read this site and twitter and it’s tough to not be effected by negativity from fans.
K – Great having you post/respond over here. Also appreciate the Daniels’ transparency with y’all. Recruiting is an emotional journey as it affects a young man’s future. I think greatly of Chris as a football player and as a young man. I’ve followed him closely because he seemed like the type of guy you want at OU…fits in personality-wise with guys like Baker Mayfield and Chanse Sylvie. Guys that seem to be more than just football.
K – Great having you post/respond over here. Also appreciate the Daniels’ transparency with y’all. Recruiting is an emotional journey as it affects a young man’s future. I think greatly of Chris as a football player and as a young man. I’ve followed him closely because he seemed like the type of guy you want at OU…fits in personality-wise with guys like Baker Mayfield and Chanse Sylvie. Guys that seem to be more than just football.
yeah i mean were all adults here if a kid doesnt wanna come then wish him best and move on to the next one. it sucks cause you think well heck is ou not good enough but every school that didnt get picked is feeling the same way no on recruit makes or breaks a school
It is a personal decision for these young men and I will never criticize them for their decision. Disappointed if it doesnt go our way but it is solely their decision and we don’t have a vote in the matter.
I do not agree with negativity directed at the players who flip. These committments are not binding until they sign – that’s the rules. All of the negative “character” comments directed at players is misplaced. It’s up to our coaches to recruit high-level talent right up to NSD; if they miss out, they get paid high dollars to close on other players. Looking forward to a strong close.
Anyone with kids can understand that you can only support them, but ultimately the choices are theirs. If he goes to UT, best wishes to him (save for RRR). There’s actually lots of positive tweets from OU fans reflecting this on his dad’s page and I can tell he want’s to go to OU..
Good post Johnny. I can tell you the parents of the kids read this site and twitter and it’s tough to not be effected by negativity from fans.
Daniels news…YES!!! Really hope we land Farrar too. Thought we should’ve been going after him even before we landed/lost Velus Jones.
Can Farrar catch the football consistently? The kid has some serious speed.
Absolutely!!!
Big props to Cooks for recruiting Mayden until the very end. Glad he’s now seriously considering OU
Any word on Brandon Bowen’s visit?
Thanks for everything y’all do, TFB!
Thanks for reading!
Would we take 2, 3 or 4 between tupai, jackson, bowen and kelly?
All 4
I actually feel more confident in ou landing Daniels than mayden. But I think both are likely to end up at ou.
I’ve got Daniels, mayden, Moore, Kelly, Jackson and a okpreps. Not sure about farrar yet. And I don’t know if we lose Cobb yet, I’ll have to look at who Texas is recruiting at corner to see if he’s their top guy.
Cobb is now they lost their previous top to Standford.
Cobb is what??
the UTerus #1 guy at CB
I really hope Cobb sticks with the good guys. He is our top recruit IMO. A true lockdown type CB.
the UTerus #1 guy at CB
Stanford and Cobb is Texas’s top CB prospect now.
Their top CB target is cuffee.
Damn I thought he was a Safety my bad!
Its possible that they are recruiting him as a safety, just listed as CB on 247.
Well either way you know Texas is gonna try sell he is more important to them then he is us!
Im not sure if we can take cobb and mayden, and if it comes to it, id rather have mayden.
Im sure they will push pretty hard for cobb.
I’d say both mean they still have Cobb and they still recruited Mayden so who knows they have said we would take at least one more DB.
stanford
Yes auto correct got me again.
I put this through Google Translate and I still don’t know what it means.
trans….cobb is now top target since ut lost the previous top to ‘standford’
Ah, thanks for helping a brother out.
Single quotes good – (sic) even better.
My read on Daniels is dad likes OU…Son likes Texas. But it’s really really close. I feel Texas has a slight lead at the moment but I think it’s going to come down to the in-home visits this week.
Heard the same thing K, and I’ve also heard his dad say, “It’s his choice”, referring to his son’s choice to make. Hopefully we can get him one last time with the in-home.
Heard the same thing K, and I’ve also heard his dad say, “It’s his choice”, referring to his son’s choice to make. Hopefully we can get him one last time with the in-home.
Does he feel like Texas has been genuine though? They’ve hosted like 10 DL prospects the last 2 weeks haven’t they?
Good question.
If it was me, I would not choose texsa. It has nothing to do with the results on the field. Charlie Strong is on a short leash. He’s not wanted at texsa. It’s a matter of time before he’s gone. Everything he is doing is out of desperation. Don’t be surprised if some noise of violations start to surface.
It’s curious that dad has a relationship with UT HC yet likes OU for his son. Did I get it wrong?
I was thinking just the opposite…seemed Chris liked OU but was feeling family pressure w/ the links to Strong. But you would definitely be in the know.
Don’t forget about a surprise commit , it happens every year.
Jordon is there any talk about tring to get a Juco Quarterback in this class?
none that I’m aware of
Hansen?
Hanson is a no, he has already signed his LOI
Chanse Sylvie was on Periscope the other day, and when I asked him about trying to get Chris Daniels back on board I heard Austin Kendall in the back ground say “Hey is all UT”.
ugh. that’s gross and almost as hard to take as it is seeing Super K post on the UTerus board!
Those kids would know more than anyone at this point since both are trying to recruit all they can.
downdate
Surely someone has pointed out to Michael Onwenu that Oklahoma has lots of good drinking water. s/
Surely someone has pointed out to Michael Onwenu that Oklahoma has lots of good drinking water. s/
Getting a player at Maydens caliber to choose over CFB’s powerhouse program would be amazing get. Cooks has strung up together 2 quality classes already with possibility adding mayden.. and has 2017 already rolling with Barnes.
Cooks = Relentless.
Cooks is on another level. I didn’t think he could put together a class like he has this quickly in his time at OU. He’s the real deal as a recruiter.
my amateur opinion……..secondary seemed much improved since he came, also………yes/no?
Oh without question much better
I wholeheartedly agree with you assessment.
I think he has helped but most importantly they all had another year of experience
Think it also helped having ALL DBs in the same room w/ the same coach. Everyone had a better understanding and better communication on the field.
This!
Wis we could have had him with monty, not to say Diron couldn’t end up with a huge get or 2 down the stretch, but we all know good monty was getting kids in
The trade off is that if a recruit chooses OU, Coach Reynolds can better prepare them for the NFL techniques, culture and workout ethic/routine.
Not to say ur not right, or that he isn’t better, but I’m sorry tapper wasn’t any better with Diron then monty, and I’m not trying to start a fight, outside of striker and bond getting pressure we didn’t have that much, and to tell u the truth I don’t care how good of a pro they can or will be, I want great college kids, just cause ur a good pro doesn’t mean ur one of the best in college, look at all the greats we had in the 2000, mostly really good college players not a lot of great pris
I agree with you. Maybe we can see the best of both worlds next season; e.g., Lampkin – a Montgomery-class recruit with Reynolds-class coaching. (I’m shooting from the hip, here)
We didn’t have Monty long and Reynolds has only been her for one football season but from my perspective it appears that Monty may have been the better recruiter and Reynolds the better coach as I felt the DL was fundamentally much better this year. Of course, it is really too early to make a final determination on either Reynolds’ coaching or recruiting.
Indeed! He is turning the secondary from a weakness into a strength with his coaching and recruiting. Way to go Coach Cooks!
Stoops said last year that his DB class was the best ever for him. I think this year, if we get Mayden, may be as good.
I agree but keeping cobb and parker is a must with him
K, any chance OU looks at a JC QB for next year? I noticed there are 2-3 out there that may fit well with OU’s offense.
Don’t forget about that dawg Chip Viney.
You’re the real deal as a TFB Mod.
OU needs these type recruiters / coaches at every position to get back to being OU-dominant.
Getting a player at Maydens caliber to choose over CFB’s powerhouse program would be amazing get. Cooks has strung up together 2 quality classes already with possibility adding mayden.. and has 2017 already rolling with Barnes.
Cooks = Relentless.
update added
You thinking slot receiver for Jacobs or are some other RB’s possibly leaving (Ross or Brooks)?
They would have to graduate since both will be Seniors. Since Brooks was suspended for the OB, reportedly because of grades, I doubt he will. Not sure about Ross.
For anybody else that was curious. https://twitter.com/TheFbBrainiacs/status/691665352409767937
I want to know but there isn’t anything there, what did it say
Hmmm, showing up on my end. It says “Just a clarification, #Sooners are recruiting Joshua Jacobs as an athlete”.
Put a space between curious and https and the link should work.
I edited it right after posting it for that and is coming up fine for me now.
update added
If we land Chris Daniels, it would change how I feel about the class significantly. I feel we are getting quality players with the commitments we are getting, but balance is an issue, and there is no excuse for a school like OU not to be able to sign a 1 or 2 high-quality DTs every year. It’s one of those positions that sets apart the haves and have-nots in college football. Anybody can get quality skill players, but 300 lb. guys with strength and quickness just don’t grow on trees. OU is a school that should be in better position to get those guys than most others. I know we overloaded last year, but I’d just like to see more balance in our recruiting year over year at all positions.
yes, I think you are right. the skilled OL/DL are the biggest most important gets, other than QB, usually. There are lots of skill guys, but what makes the difference between the USC, OSU, bama, OU, etc, are the trenches. It does appear to me that we have done well the past couple of years, regardless of whether daniels comes or not
Yes, the onus/pressure is on Reynolds and Bedenbaugh to get us up to “winning the trenches” level.
I agree with the DT situation. I miss having the guys like Harris and Dvorcheck (I probably butchered his name), but you get the idea. Defense wins championships and I’m glad to see the defense coming back to Bob’s previous years when you had guys like Everage, Lehman, Calmus, Straight, Williams, Cody, and the list goes on. #Boom
Stoops going personally to seal the deal on Jacobs.
I hope we can steal him from Missouri State and New Mexico St…..I kid, I kid;)
Just my guess, but I imagine he is going to try to convince him to enroll as a preferred walk-on.
This would be my guess also, but I hope he is as good against D1 as he is against 4A
If he only has good hands, he will be good in the air raid. If he can block and run good technical routes, he will be great, if he has the requisite speed/quickness, then he will be a star. …I never heard of him before.
Film looks great, I can see the speed and at 5’1″” 205 he has size, could be a slot/rb
At 5’1″ and 205 he might be a bit chubby.
At 5’1″ and 205 he might be a bit chubby.
Ment 5’11”
Just yankin’ your chain.
And looks like my guess is wrong
Question: Who pays for official visits? OU or the kids parents?
The University
The school at least pays or airfare, food and lodging. If you go to Ole Miss you also get hookers and booze, or so it has been reported.
lol
Bob, Can WE get an OV to Miss? I know we are not top prospects, but we are talking Ole Miss brains here in the recruiting end – I’m thinking we sell ourselves as AAU development coaches for some made up player that we insert into the ESPN, Rivals, etc. data banks (4.1 40, 260, 6-6, etc).
If any posters on here have a son, nephew, cousin, etc. that is being recruited to Ole Miss, please schedule an OV, wire him up and get Ole Miss on tape in their dirty deeds. There is no way that school just out of the blue started pulling in 5* talent and top recruiting classes. I smell a rat….
So, has Pete Hughes gotten involved with Farrar yet & what are his projections as a baseball player?
Sounds like the Daniels’ family is just telling their audience what they want to hear. If OU was still in the picture, there was no need to de-commit. He gone!
Any information on Marques Bolden? We were listed a a long shot with Kentucky or Duke as the leaders.
OU has made a strong push, but I believe KU is thought to be his leader right now.
Is deshawn lookout still joining OU’s football team as a receiver? I don’t think he’d take up a scholarship since he’s a baseball recruit which would be advantageous. I also don’t know if he’s a game changer or not either, I just remember him committing to play both baseball and football for OU waaaaaaay back.
I thought he was a ’17 guy.. & if you play football, you’re a football scholarship guy.. It’s some sort of NCAA rule..
Not true. The rule is that you must participate in the sport that is offering you a scholarship first. So in this case, Lookout must compete in baseball his FR season, then could come out for football in the fall of his SOPH season.
Then i stand corrected.. Hypothetical.. What if he comes in midyear, early enrollee.. Can he play baseball that 1st semester & then play football the following fall??
Yes, but don’t know if he would be willing to give up his SR at Westmoore to just sit the bench for Sooner Baseball. Can’t see him contributing without going through fall baseball with Coach Hughes. You seem to know quite a bit about the kid. Is Lookout even that good of a WR prospect? Good enough to contribute?
I really don’t know a whole lot… Just from my own eyes, seeing some film.. I thought he would be more of a baseball guy, i think he’s a little more known in that realm..
He would count against football whenever he came out for football
He would count against football whenever he came out for football
I’m not polished on the NCAA rules haha. I’m hoping either way that he can do great things for the Sooners!
I know Crystal Ball doesn’t mean much but nice to see a lot of Ou picks for once.
My Crystal ball says that a lot of us will be on here on National signing day Holding our breath that whole morning.
Yep
seconded
You are correct. Carnac the Magnificent!
sim sala bim
We can only hope. Cobb and Daniels are still very important to this class.
They mean a little but more importantly are who made the predictions. Tom Loy is a Notre Dame writer and posted an article along with that prediction that he is hearing Kelly to OU is likely. Brian Kelly still has an in-home with Caleb so things could potentially change, but there really isn’t anything new that ND can bring to the conversation that Caleb hasn’t already heard from his official to ND or their renewed push last week.
Someone needs to send Caleb videos of how Kelly acts on the sidelines, and maybe a memorial poster of the poor kid who he got killed on that windy day.
The rumor mill has it that Brian Kelly carries artificial tears that he applies just before his “in-homes”.
They have Daniels to Texass
Eight more days of hope, hope, hope.
An opposing QB would pee pee if they looked right and saw Bowen, Kelly and Mayden looking back at him.
The Farrar WR looks to me like the kind of WR I was hoping for in Wims. I want a tall, big, fast WR, and Farrar looks the part
His height and ability to juke/run good routes would make him a star in the spread offense.
still baffled as to why he wasn’t offered sooner.
We have excellent position coaches and that necessary “fire in the belly” of every position coach; all we need is the current recruiting targets to see that if they all jointly commit to OU, there will be multiple years in a row to make NC runs. Isn’t this what social media is all about?
Got a feeling other schools are using our post season woes against us.
yikes! …but that’s what we are addressing by talking to these styled recruits.
True
https://twitter.com/SuperK_TFB/status/691671500869357569
Not choosing to commit to OU would be unfortunate for both OU and Southall.
Who’s the best recruiter in the Big 12? possibly Cooks?
Either him or Cale Gundy would get my vote
there might be some aces at UTerus. Who’s their top guy?
Maybe Charlie Strong. He’s selling a lot of nothingness, many are buying it, and according to the bookies, he may not even be around as long as the recruits.
it’ll be funny when that midget gets canned.
But unfortunate for the young men.
I tend to agree. He seems to be a capable recruiter, I don’t care for his tactics, and would prefer that all coaches had the integrity the OU coaches show, but that’s just not the way the world wants to work any more. He does seem to be making it happen.
Making promises you know you can’t truly keep is risky business.
The most important question any recruit or their parents could ask of Strong is, are you 100% sure you will still be around next year at the end of the season if you have another 5-7 or 6-6 season. (Personally, I think he will be fired after the 5th or 6th game if they lose more than a couple of those early games).
Remember how they landed Lampkin..his position coach straight up told him he would be there then bolted before the ink dried
It’s not hard to recruit to the state school of the state of texas. I could do it. You could do it. Rocky Calmus wanted to go to OU in spite of John Blake. People want to go to texas even if they didn’t have a coach.
ET has on many occasions reminded us that Strong has the local HS coaches association pretty pissed, he must do a pretty good job with the kids.
Yes but not the kids
All that hype from last week got him Zero recruits.
Slim Shady in Waco is pretty high on the list
Coach B is pretty salty!
Hate to say it but the Baylor staff (as a whole) are bringing them in.
i think private schools can offer things public schools cannot, and they may be a bit harder to tell whether they are cheating or not
Baylor University is average at best , Waco , TX is absolutely boring and nothing to do. If I’m picking between a Texas school its TCU.
Wish OU could get Montgomery back as the DC…that cat could flat get em
Maybe QC or something like that but he hasn’t shown to be able to coach anywhere near Reynolds or Mike for that matter
I just think DC would have to be the offer to steal him back. I thought the DL was making huge strides under him. He was killing it in recruiting.
He was killing in recruiting. Coaching is another story. Reynolds was a big upgrade
I liked Jerry, but Reynolds is a huge coaching upgrade.
Wish OU could get Montgomery back as the DC…that cat could flat get em
Probably, but Kendal Briles is pretty good
Can TFB give some kind of update on scholarship counts and remaining position target updates e.g. are we full at LB (counting Kelly)? Is there any additional transfer or dismissal rumors? Thanks for any information/speculation; its all getting a bit muddled in the last four days of ups and downs.
Second this request. Thanks guys!
Third and also thank u
This would be worthless because of all the flips that come up on NSD. If Kish lands Kelly, he will have absolutely demolished his expectations IMO. 5 studs in 2 years.
Its useless to know what positions we still are looking to fill and how many scholarships we think we have?
misread your note. disregard…my bad
Mike Stoops is recruiting Kelly not Kish.
update added
Time for Bob to don a beaver pelt fur coat and call these guys out in the lunchroom…ASAP!
Beaver pelts are for hats. Where’s the red fox coat!?
Dang. JMT looks big
Dude was a stud at the Semper Fi game.
Dude was a stud at the Semper Fi game.
Yeah. Recent Tulsa World article had him at 6-4/ 242.
Ya I think this guy is a major sleeper in the class. While everyone is talking Youngquist and Kelly this dude just might come out as the best. I love his game and size.
Big fan of JMT and think he’s a commit that gets overlooked. I think we will look back in a few years thankful the young man was a Sooner.
Could not agree more, JSam.
looks like CBStoops on road trip to Ttown
Whatever fur it is, he needs to put it on.
update added
Haha why not just offer the kid in person right then and there?
he’s already a commit
This update is about Jacobs
No, it’s about JMT
Whatever you say good sir. My question is about the update on Jacobs and there isn’t another “Update Added” post from Jordan and the Jacobs update is the latest one.
i think you need to refresh your browser
Ditto, I’m talking about the second update on Jacobs (11:45 am) , not the first (10:34 am)
right you are, my bad- just signed on and the JMT update was the “freshest” at sign in… closely timed updates
No biggie, happens to me all the time.
No biggie, happens to me all the time.
Ditto, I’m talking about the second update on Jacobs (11:45 am) , not the first (10:34 am)
It’s a way to see if he has any real interest.
We offer guys all the time that have no real interest. Why not say “Hey Mr. Jacobs, do you have any real interest in attending the best school ever?” If yes, then offer him. If no, don’t and move on to the next guy.
I think they want to close the deal with this guy and his recruiting with an in-the-moment (on campus) pitch. Plus, being an Oklahoma guy, who’s probably an OU lock, would be good to have among the other recruits this weekend.
Met Switzer in his at an OKC restaurant back in the day!
Met Switzer in his at an OKC restaurant back in the day!
What I’m hearing on Caleb Kelly is that Caleb loves OU, but his mother loves ND. This is one I hope the mama doesn’t win.
Cooks came from ND to OU. Mike Stoops in Catholic. What’s the problem? LOL
If caleb loves OU, and his mom ND = go to OU.
However, if daniels loves ut and his dad loves OU = go to OU
LOL! I like the way you think
If we don’t land Kelly it would be monumental IMO especially after we made the playoff.
I think the OU community would welcome Daniels back with arms opened wide.
Daniels has the size that OU just won’t back away from. The coaches will fight for him until he signs on the dotted line.
Daniel’s would be good for OU’s program goals, and OU would be good for Daniel’s career goals. It would be a win/win commitment to each other.
OU has no other viable options…..Southall is too small for a NT unless he gains 30-40 lbs…Taylor is SEC or Texas ………….
he can carry 30-40 more “protein pounds.”
Interesting about Jacobs… Any indication what position the coaches see him playing? Is it RB all the way?
https://twitter.com/TheFbBrainiacs/status/691665352409767937
Just watched some of Joshua Jabob’s highlights and WOW. That kid loves to hit the truck stick on kids. Gets great low pad level similar to our boy Perine.
Looks similar to ford.
Just as I was getting excited about his pad level, there are more highlights of him juking kids out in the backfield. Would be an asset wherever they put him should he commit.
Just as I was getting excited about his pad level, there are more highlights of him juking kids out in the backfield. Would be an asset wherever they put him should he commit.
any ’17 ok hs dts coming up that are worth a look
Well, is Jacobs going to visit? And does he have a childhood favorite?
His favorite colors are crimson and cream.
Well, is Jacobs going to visit? And does he have a childhood favorite?
Terry looks like both of our Juco LB’s put together.
I understand he’s not the fastest or quickest to his assignment….yet, but he’s like running into a stone wall.
JMT doesn’t get quite the hype that players like Youngquist and Kelly get, but the boy is freakin solid. MMW…our next great player who was underrated according to the famous “star system”.
Is it wrong that I’m seriously bummed about the Jones decommit? Thought that was gonna be a huge get/steal.
Not wrong, but hey man….
…
Is it possible that we might over sign this class and have to ask someone to gray shirt?
No, I doubt that we ever gray shirt someone. I think the coaches know somethings that we aren’t privy to about players currently on campus. The numbers always work themselves out.
Jacobs would be great in the slot. Speed quickness can cut at full speed. I’m not sure if that is where he’ll land but he is a natural with the ball in his hands. The big question: Can he catch the damn ball?
Maybe the coaches will shoot 3ooo Ping-Pong balls at him to catch every day. LOL
Puzzling, isn’t it, that OSU who desperately needs a RB, nor Tulsa has shown interest in Jacobs?
OSU thinks Sanders is the savior…at least talking to my orange-clad buddy anyway.
Has he made a decision? If so, I haven’t heard. Semesters start later on the west coast, but OSU has started back, haven’t they? I never heard where he had enrolled at OSU.
That’s all I’ve been hearing. Made it sound like a done deal, but very well could be speculation.
It certainly worked before. At least about as much difference as one man can make out of 11. They didn’t deserve Barry Sanders!
Jacobs can play. If no other position, let him return Punts and Kicks only. Athlete
I can return kicks and punts for ou. It’s not hard.
Punts especially. Just wave that hand and run away.
what is your return avg……zero?
Yep. But we will start at the 25 after every kickoff.
good, lol……..
hopefully that changes.
Will 6’3″ 360lb Michael Onwenu sign with OU as an OL or DL recruit?
I’ve heard he’s about as solid to Michigan as possible. However he must still be considering OU or why make the trip.
thanks for the info, I’m confused about the visit.
Anytime, sure would like to flip him!
He would be an excellent addition!!! A perfect fit, actually. I think he would really like the campus, athletic facilities, the position coaches, and the OU football program in general.
Get out of school. LOL
I believe that is Michigan State.
No, I think he’s committed to Michigan per his twitter bio. He just received his offer to Michigan St a week ago on the 18th. Seems to be one of those who like Harbaugh.
Will 6’3″ 360lb Michael Onwenu sign with OU as an OL or DL recruit?
update added
That kid has a pretty good leg on him.
split/share duties with seibert?
I think they will move seibert to whichever spot he’s best at. He can’t do both going forward. IMO
hodgson (sp) is gone too, right?
Yes
not really sure at this point. first i’ve heard at all about them even considering a K/P in this class
update added
I guess I don’t recall him.
Nevermind, just went back a few OP’s and saw. That’s a bummer, we could have used him.
*down*
Cooks is preparing to have a nationally elite DB program for as long as he wants to coach. CONGRATS!!! Coach Cooks!!!
No receiver should be a starter who cannot catch 3000 out of 3000 ping pong balls in one session. …or something like that.
not even remotely possible, even pro athletes have drops or in baseball, errors
Oh. Okay. What number would you consider to be reasonable? : )
2850(95% )
It might be more difficult to keep Caleb Kelly than to get Caleb Kelly. LBs come to OU, get their NFL training, then leave early for the draft.
that would be a good problem to have
Especially if we could get a Kelly/Youngquist/Terry combo every year.
Dont forget DeBerry from last year
Amen to that!
I saw Trinity play Southlake last year. Out of the four kids OU is recruiting (Daniels, Farrar, Barnes and the Southlake DB) I thought Zach Farrar was the most impressive. In that game he played mostly RB, which is odd because he is 6-4 and looks like a WR. However, he has good hands and is fast and powerful. He was very effective as anRB and WR in that game and made some big plays late. I hope he picks OU along with the other three.
It sounds like he’s built like the fella’s in the LSU and Alabama backfields last Fall. Is that overstating it?
they do have a running back that is 6-4 being recruited by texas that may be who your thinking about.. Lil jordan humphrey is his name but I saw Farrar play against Union this year and I was extremely impressed with him cuz he ended up being the difference in that game as he beat imo a future sooner in Tre Brown multiple times! I have been hoping for this for awhile and hope they close on him
You’re right. I did confuse the two. Farrar tore up the Trinity secondary in the second half and made some tough catches. He was impressive.
Yea I was looking for that game on Youtube but never found it.. I love watching those good high school games of possible recruits in the offseason
Southlake made a great comeback in the second half. But they couldn’t stop the Trinity QB. But, he got hurt early in the 3rd and left until late in the fourth with the game close. Just wasn’t impressed with what I saw out of Daniels. In fact, the kid he rotates with was more impressive just not nearly as big.
LOL
https://twitter.com/CCMachine/status/691689857727397888
Ohhh…well isn’t that cute.
Baylor uses a tv tray to hold up their trophies. Neat.
In regard to Daniels’ recruitment, does anybody know the typical process after a HC is replaced? Does the incoming HC replace anyone he wants as he brings in is own people?
they are not tinking about that. They will get better coaches IMO if strong, etc are released, so they can look at it as a positive: if strong stays, it means we are doing well; if he leaves, ut will get saban or the likes. We look at it from OU/crimson glasses; they aren’t
This is why people shouldn’t get caught up in stars. Offers matter. If you have sec offers you get invited to camps. If you have osu, tech and kstate offers, probably not going to a camp.
https://twitter.com/rivalscamp/status/691686922893131776
B-Pick. I like that nickname. Love Seibert who was definitely excellent for us this season and is the man for the future, but we don’t want to wear out his leg! Good idea to get another young kick man in the fold, right? Remember when we used to be over-signed in this department. Boom alert: it’s my nap time.
Can some one call Michael Onwenu in the next few minutes and tell him we all want to know when he will commit to OU?
OU basketball remains #1 in AP poll. BOOMER!
https://twitter.com/AP_Top25/status/691696561001205761
Wow! I’m a little surprised. Think NC has won 12 in a row… Or so. Good deal.
it’s crazy seeing Nova up there, that’s a very good win for the resume for OUr Sooners.
I know they talked about this on the broadcast but this is the club in the NBA for the 50-40-90 club (50% FG%, 40% 3pt% and 90% FT%). Except Buddy is currently in the 50-50-90 club which no one has ever done in the NBA. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50%E2%80%9340%E2%80%9390_club
Actually, Steve Kerr did it in ’95
But only took 78 FTs, which isn’t enough (needed 125) Still freaking remarkable nonetheless!
Well deserved, this team is a joy to watch!
as in an “edge-of-your-seat” joy 😉
Will those new recruits, who are expected to contribute immediately, be ready for Houston, Ohio State, TCU, and UT? Is it even possible?
We have the ” 6 God ” anything is possible.
I’m no sure what “6 God” means.
Baker Mayfield.
Oh, you’re right, even transvestitism. Who would’ve thunk it.
6 god is always watching…..
I saw a picture of Nick Saban dabbing with a recruit , so I’ve came to the conclusion that in recruiting anything is possible now.
Dabo went sledding on the hill at death valley with his, so there’s that too.
Nice update on Jacobs K, why would Stoops not just offer today while he was there? Is it just to get him on campus and fall in love with it? Also, Urban better keep his grubby little hands off of our OKPreps! LOL
Seriously. Urban is allowed to come to Oklahoma 1 time…This fall for the Ohio State beat down. AKA, launch-party for Baker’s 2016 Heisman Campaign.
Ok, I gotta break up the not so great news and the sort of ok news…. Warning there is NSFW language in this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJIlDVvB-Aw
It grew in that way.
LOL!
Want to know how the OU Coaches feel about the Velus Jones situation?
(See Zach Farrar offer).
Velus Jones? I thought it was Levus Jones.
Comethandlevus Jones
Keepin’ up with the Jones is quite difficult…
Concerning former OU commits, a wise man once stated:
well played
Seems to be a late bloomer, but OMG, what a bloomer, playing for SLC and 1100+ yds and 19 TDs in his Senior year. Probably better than the high 3* rating he’s getting.
No doubt about it. Love the size/athleticism.
I’ve read some of the guys disappointed in the “length” of the WR’s we are currently recruiting, but the long guys creates such a miss match at times, it’s obvious, if you’re long, fast and strong, the one on one balls are going to go your way.
For sure. Shep is the exception to the rule. But I want guys that have the right mentality, like Sterling. If you’ve got a frame but lack the killer, I’m-gonna-dominate-you mentality, I’ll pass.
I’m all in for a smaller dude like DeDe or Saunders from a couple years ago. I think Saunders was stronger than DeDe, so he may have been a little more effective, but there is definately a role for the smaller WR, but the bigger guys, make the jump balls and blocking schemes harder for the D.
100% with you. Need a complement of both kinds to get the most out of the scheme.
He could jump to become the number one receiving target, replacing Shep right away.
which is why we never offered Farrar until after Jones flipped on us…..
I hear ya. But they’ve been recruiting Farrar non-stop, just hadn’t offered yet. Had other WRs just above him on the recruiting board, and he is still pretty raw at WR (due to his position change).
It still looks like the coaches were ALL IN on guys that might help this year while BM is here. Jones was closer to ready this year, but Farrar down-the-line may be much better.
Gary Gibbs said something everyone needs to remember. He said, “Recruiting is not an exact science.” Never forgot that wise, true statement. Doesn’t mean that Farrar isn’t better or won’t be. Pretty close looking to me
Saw that the 4* guard Patrick Hudson will no longer take an OV to OU.
Will decide between Baylor and Texas
Hudson choose dumb and dumber….
its hard to get those SE Texsa boys out of texsa. sometimes LSU gets lucky.
JH with Mizzou doing some work … I like it.
A receiver of this caliber would suffice…
That’s not including last night but great numbers.
True story
The drop I saw last night was tipped at the line. Not sure if that counted…
Ha, oh boy…
He dropped another one on an out a couple of plays after the one you mentioned.
Like Tony Gwynn swinging and missing at the plate. One season, like ’87 or so, he swung and made NO contact like 44 times all season…#ridiculous
That Josh Jacobs went 0-100…real quick
Like a 429 Cobra – I’ll take two, thanks.
More like my 850 hp o8 vette.
Metz, Metz – I mis-typed
427 Shelby Cobra –
Nice indeed.
I may have crossed the age threshold for handling either one, but I have and will always be a Cobra guy.
I am and will allways be a Vette guy.Age is a number.
———— BOOM
Nice ride. Got a CD player?
Yes and turn signals.
Kongbo going to end up at bama or FSU?
What is the word on Kongbo?
I see most predictions to Bama, but I really don’t know. Seems like we got knocked out of the competition for him rather quickly.
Maybe the coaches still believe in Daniels?
Yea, but I also heard we feel good with our positions with Kelly and Jackson but some seem to think Jackson is all in with UTerus’.
That’s because that was his last official visit if I recall, I think we get him on campus this weekend right before signing day we clutch him.
I wouldn’t say I’m 100%, but I still do.
At this point im shaky on all of em very puzzling to me.
Metzker, I broke my own rule this year, and got tied up in the day to day changes these kids make. Pretty stupid on my part. They change their minds, and sometimes for the most stupid of reasons. I remember a recruit a couple of years ago, say he chose Oregon, because of the unis. He could see himself wearing the bling. Coaches, tradition, exposure sure, but unis, never!!! I am confident, though we will have another awesome class, it is already. As far as we are concerned, I’m always wanting the rich (OU) to get richer.
Yes this class will be good,as Bob says we get the players we want.
I’d say Jacobs is breaking in a big way with some thanks to TFB!
FINALLY we offered Dylan Moses , go get this man Bob Stoops.
Dude looks like an absolute animal. He’s already taken two visits to LSU on his on dime though
He’s from Louisiana, so I’m sure that has something to do with it.
I didn’t realize that, I just saw that he went to IMG in FL
Yeah most of those kids are transfers from out of state. It’s what Rashaun Smith did this past season.
going to be near impossible to pry him from LSU.
Dunno- lsu may have a big contingent on hand when they host the Sooner’s Men’s BB team on the 30th as part of the Big XII sec challenge- great chance to impress.
Wish I could believe it and hope I am wrong, but I know many people down in baton rouge. Kid is from LA and went to IMG which is becoming a pipeline for LSU. If he doesn’t go there it will be a minor miracle.
OU will have a chance to steal him , LSU is far from a lock.
Was going to say same HS as Frank Alexander but I did not know he transferred to IMG
I hope your Intel is better than mine. I really do.
Saw that he transferred to IMG Academy for his senior year.
Really hope in the future OU can start establishing a presence there. Offering Moses is a great start
Well hopefully it doesn’t matter that OU is starting to recruit Jacobs late in the process because everybody seems late to the party with this kid. Hope they are able to take that trip to OU!
“mid week visit”
I read it as..”Lets get down there as soon as possible and get our offer to play ball with the Sooners..whoo hoo” 🙂
I like seeing OK talent representing the sooners.
Lets get this guy.
Good article about OU mens BB.
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Oklahoma-thriving-on-three-stars-43139311
short and sweet
This kind of anti-star heresy in BB might start to leak into FB – watch out for riots, catastrophes, and switching of the magnetic field.
It made me think of the remarks of Coach Cal, saying he would rather have a team of 1 and dones, than a class full of upperclassmen any day.
Anyone have the details on the 247 article on Mark Jackson and where he stands post his A&M official visit?
And…Ole Mi$$ picks up another 4* WR Tre Nixon. He was projected to go with Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Penn St but he took an OV this last weekend to Ole Mi$$ and BOOM, a commitment. I just can’t get over Ole Mi$$ recruiting success. It makes no sense.
Zeros
Apparently a team that makes the CFP, runs an
Air Raid offense concocted by the Broyles Award winner and led by a Heisman
Trophy contender is overrated. SMH
It’s almost humorous at this point. Think about how much Ole Miss has to overcome to recruit and they still succeed in that area. A team that hasn’t won since Jack Kennedy. 1963,Type in “1963 Mississippi”. Zeros cents.
Sucks but better them than bama/horns/atm.
Have you seen the twitter account holder that is attempting to expose Ole Mi$$? He says he is pulling out all stop and digging deep into the legalities of all they do and he vows to uncover the truth of what’s going on there. I can’t remember the twitter accounts name but sounded like he was on a mission.
He’s probably on something.
No I haven’t seen this guy’s Twitter account. I’ll try to look for it though. My Auburn buddy and I believe something is going on down there. He’ll like this too. Thanks!
It’s just habit….but I am just used to calling them, Ole Piss.
via lt poster….Here are the Top 100 HS football players out of Texas and where they are currently committed:
SEC schools – 28
TCU – 10
Baylor – 14
Houston – 6
Texas – 6
B1G schools – 2
Pac 12 schools – 6
Ok State – 2
Texas Tech – 2
ACC schools – 1
Kansas – 1
OU – 1
Div 2 teams – 3
Uncommitted – 18
This is why I dont buy the argument that leaving this conference would hurt recruiting texsa. We recruited texsa much better when we were in Big 8, and NOT in same conference with 4 texass schools. It appears being in the same conference WITH all the texass schools is whats hurting our recruiting down there. If we play in Texass all the time anyway, those kids might as well stay closer to home, and go to the texass schools.
Yup, 100%
Well, I still think the RRR game would be somewhat necessary, but anymore than that and its almost a detriment it seems..
Some fans were recently complaining that OUr coaches weren’t recruiting nationally enough and were focusing too much on tejas. Some say they focus too much on Cali, while before that, they weren’t recruiting enough in Cali. Some still wanting changes made when Bob pretty much made wholesale changes after the 14 season.
Some fans can’t ever be pleased.
forget texas, just look nationally. How many top 300 guys does OU have compared to Baylor and TCU?
Here you go.. pic below
current top 300 commits as of right now. per rivals
Side note: There are 50 out of the top 250 players still uncommitted.
So lots of talent out there…
I think we end up with 3 more.
imo Baylor should NEVER have more than us. hopefully we flip Bowen. ESCO, do we flip Bowen or not?!
and, btw, clemson is going to be in the playoff picture for a long time. and if Les can’t win with all that talent he needs to scoot on down the road. you total the top 300 guys committed to all big 12 schools it still doesn’t pass the number Clemson and LSU are pulling in.
Real Talk – After Katy Perry cursed Trevor with her GameDay appearance (wheels completely fell off that that), are any of you worried that Baker’s recent lip syncing performance to Ms. Perry’s “California Girls” will cause a similar jinx? I wish he had picked a different artist to do .. better safe than sorry I say.
Baker was reversing the jinx. He is good friends with Trevor and wanted him to destroy the SEC schools.
I like the way you think sir
Does somebody know something we don’t??
most likely
Someone always does
He would be Alabama’s best current DB commit..
We have Cobb and Parker committed right now.
I think its going to be closer than that..
Alabama also has two freshmen CBs, who played very well this year
Havent heard much about #1 player from Okla, will he sign with the “good guys”? Tramonda Moore http://247sports.com/Player/Tramonda-Moore-80480
It’s a perfect fit, and best chance for him to learn both rushing and passing game to prepare himself for the NFL.
His coach being Rashaun Woods is the only reason he’s not already a Sooner, IMO
I thought it had more to do with, will he qualify academically.
I’ve heard mention of that as well. Do we know if there’s any credible information on that or is it just speculation?
HaHa!!! Is anything credible this time of the year! 😉
Super Keith came on here yesterday and shared info that Moore can qualify. I’d rather hear it from TFB, but he seemed sure that qualification is doable.
How many transfers we looking at?!?! I cannot believe all the list of potential guys with where we are on schollies. Going to be an interesting few weeks.
update added
At least Cobb won’t end up at UTerus….but it’s not much better going to Baylor.
Without Eboh, the texsa back end better hope they don’t get injuries.
Where did Baylor come from? Is he just trolling us when he is already silently committed to us?
not silent at all
I know, Baylor just popped out of no where imo.
WTF I give!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will be okay. No, really, I promise it will be okay…no, really.
Well, HERE >
Gotta drink to go with that?
Sure, but I think you better choose one OR the other.
Both please
cush must not know how to have fun. 🙂
I just prefer to wake up after my experiences 🙂
Take in the morning and after supper with water. That’s OK I always liked my Jack Daniel with water back.
Take two of these and call me in the morning.
http://www.juliosliquors.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Whiskey-and-Cigar-188076095-300×199.jpg
Bob, I am a little worried that normal methods may not keep our beloved Metzker off the wall.
I think these will work if he finds a nice quiet place to sit without any electronics. If he were in Alabama, I would invite him to sit in my front yard looking out over the valley. It’s very peaceful.
Thanks Bob
If I’m ever in Alabama, that’s where I want to be.
Here’s a picture my wife took. Maybe it can do for now.
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/12239302_964214033638995_6728010107411370051_o.jpg
Beautiful, perfect place to drink a cold one.
Yeah, it in the 50’s here so I may take my own advice this evening.
Saweeeeeeeeeettt
Beautiful. That looks familiar. Are you on Simpson Point?
We are over behind DAR school.
That is incredibly beautiful. Must be difficult leaving that to go to work. We really liked Grant. As we got older, we realized the need to be closer to infrastructure.
It is difficult. We are discussing moving back to HSV for the very reason you state. My wife has quite a few health problems and isn’t able to drive very far. Getting her to drs appt is getting to be a problem. Love it here but the drive gets to be burden.
Another thing. We can walk to seven different places to eat. We live close to Grissom High. I had surgery to reattach all the tendons in my right hand right after we moved here. Fifteen minutes to the doctor or the rehab place. Grant is wonderful. Wished we’d moved there back when we were younger. Instead of a 45 minute commute, it was only 10.
He’s in Lubbock. Only quiet place is in the tornado shelter.
Forgot he was in Lubbock. Prescription strength pain killers it is then.
I’m there. Wait for me, please.
Bob, how close do you live to the Georgia/Bama state line?
About 35 miles as the crow flies but about an hour by road.
I’m heading down in June. We will visiting the Albany, Columbus area. I was figuring we could meet up if you’re close.
It’s abut four hours from Columbus. I’m in northeast Alabama.
That’s way up there. That won’t work. We usually spend a day or two in Atlanta. I’m not sure if we are going to be able to work that in this year.
Hopefully Metz has a fear of heights like me. Keep him off the ledge for sure.
Yo Bob, what your stick of choice?
It kinda depends on my mood. One of my sons got me into smoking cigars recently and I am kind of in the process of finding what I like. Got a big sampler pack of a number of different brands and have been working my way through those and buying some larger quantities of the good ones.
The two I’ve like the best so far are the Diesel Unlimited and the Gurka Beast. Got some quantities of those on order.
If u like the bolder side look into liga privada unico series or the no. 9. Pricey but the best I have ever had. Perfect with 40 creek chaser.
Take a look at cigar bid.com if u want to try some at a cheaper price. eBay for cigars. Not as good as from ur local store but gets u some cheaper taste testing.
I’ll look into them. I actually have a shipment due tomorrow from cigarbid. Found out about them last week.
I have 10 liga privada feral flying pigs. Very hard to find, but my fav. When we win #8 I will send you one.
I have to admit some of the names crack me up. “feral flying pigs”
Another one that’s mid range but one of my go to’s – joya de Nicaragua 1970. Very strong.
Now Metzker push the envelope back a little.
There’s a war going on..
We came after a couple Baylor commits in Bowen and that WR.
Now they stepped up there “hometown” push to get cobb back.
Send in Kahil, he will tell him the right decision.
Cant let Baylor have any D.
Good. We shouldn’t be afraid to “challenge” Baylor.
What about Browning the LB who is committed to Baylor does a filp sound likely?
Baron Browning is a 2017 LB.
Brandon Bowen is a 2016 OLB/DE.
There’s a chance we might be able to flip Bowen (depending on how much he enjoyed his OV at OU this past weekend).
R-E-L-A-X. Its beyond our control.
^^^^this^^^ crying over young boys is for child molesters.
So, you’re saying it’s inappropriate for me to DM these players when they don’t commit to OU and call them losers or traitors, that they’re ruining their careers, or that their parents should be ashamed of themselves that their son doesn’t want to aspire to greatness?
OK, duly noted.
I have some dm’s to delete.
Theme song for when Stephen Dale or DCinAZ starts posting…anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WZ33w3B8Hw
Do NOT soil that Great One-hit wonder song of the 80’s. Brings back memories of my watching MTV with Martha Quinn. I was smitten. lol
Ohhhh, Martha….lol.
I was heartbroken when she never returned my phone calls. 🙂
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=OIP.M6c8291700a155f0415e7abd1d1a4eb32o2&pid=15.1&rs=1&c=1&qlt=95&w=271&h=216#inline
Wasn’t there something about stuffin a muffin and Martha?
Down Town Julie Brown was the bestest. But that was when musicTV played music on TV
Honestly if I wasn’t aware of all the hours Buddy has put into his stroke, I’d swear he’s sold his soul to the devil. There is only one other person on the planet with his touch.
Scout has a thread slamming TFB. hmmmmm. Jealous?
Jealous perhaps if the thread was started by Scout. Not jealousy at all if thread was started by a reader.
Carey Murdock is so adventurous.
What’s Scout? Is that the site with all the “secret messages” in the threads?
Someone is probably on Scout right now saying that Oscar on TFB is slamming Scout. See how that works?
I think we now know who started the “TFB using Ryan Broyles” thread.
Scout is an awful board, fwiw.
So this latest little “tidbit” originates from THE BAYLOR cover guy who was told this by the young man. Except for the very rare kid with an ironic sense of humor, won’t most kids give the guy asking at least something they want to hear?
8.5 days…tick…tick…
I find it funny when a player that’s committed narrows down schools. These kids have no idea what being committed means. Either commit and mean it or don’t commit. This guy is committed to OU but it’s down to OU and Baylor. Smh
But you have to remember they are in high school you may be committed to your girl, but……
No, if you are choosing then don’t be committed. That’s the whole purpose of the commitment. Its like having an appointment and having to wait, or getting married but telling your wife you would like an open marriage. You get what I’m saying.
You’re right, it’s just like the marriage thing, only the consequences are much different. That’s the difference here. What benefit they get from all the attention far outweighs anything bad that can come from it in their minds.
I didn’t get married when I was 18. When I was 18 I had multiple girlfriends, not at once. But you play the field. ?
So would it be fair to say BigJoe that you weren’t “committed” to any of those girls.
That’s kinda the point.
And your girl will drop your butt as soon as she knows your looking.
Will be very telling to see who Jacobs visits.
He has OUDNA.
Fun fill in the blank….
For the average 17-18 year old athlete, the word COMMITTED means ____________?
Nothing?
Nothing.
LOL!
Leaning.
Please hold a spot for me while I look around for a prettier girl.
Uh what’s a commitment, sounds hard!
It means they want to go to your school at that time! Things are just as fluid for recruits as they are for teams. If you don’t have an offer from your favorite school and you commit elsewhere then get said offer. The kid is not as much changing his mind as he is exploring new options! Most fans are pretty jaded about these circumstances but nobody cares Kendall was committed elsewhere and changed to OU and are hoping that Mayden chooses OU even though formerly committed to Oregan. Hoping that we close on Bowen even though committed to Baylor. Want Fowler to flip from LSU
We all just want everybody to play for OU!
Do we get mad at a kid for wanting to change his mind if he see a program isn’t heading where said school says it is, or if a coach leaves because the kid wanted to play for that coach regardless of what the school name is. There is different situations that come in to play for all these kids. I agree we want all kids to be all OU, but that’s not likely as well everyone has favorites. We need to stop acting like these kids are dumb or have no clue cause a good majority do and like most of us if put in the spot light we would eat it up. It’s a do as we say not as we would do type deal.
Um we had a kid commit then decommit the next day. Nothing changed here in less than 24 hours.
There definetely needs to be a rule that says if the coach that a kid put his trust in turns right around and goes to another school, that kid can transfer with no restrictions. Don’t they have a rule similar to that in basketball?
Not trying to nitpick here, but we didnt even offer kendall until after he had decommitted from tennessee, there was a 15 day gap there.
All I would ask, if I could, would be if a recruit has verbally committed to a school and has announced that he has, that he would verbally decommit and announce that he has, if he wants to look around. I know that’s not going to happen because the word “commited” no longer means what it means.
Saving my spot!
Until I change my mind.
Still looking
probably the same as when I was that age. It means I want this women right now so I’m gonna tell her what she wants to hear.
Potential Twitter followers?
Suckers!!!
Nuttin
everyone knows times have changed just be patient and wait until NSD if they want to play for a winner they will come to OU have the #OUDNA and win if not they will have to beat ou to make it to the national championship and they will lose
I’m just curious when a commitment all the sudden changed and really wasn’t a commitment after all. When did that change?
When social media started getting involved, turning recruiting into a spectacle.
They will have to go with an early signing period. If kid signs he is good if not then he is not a commitment yet.
It hasn’t. It’s just changed that we have social media. I’ll guarantee you that some very big ones “committed” to OU or elsewhere “changed” all of a sudden 40 years ago. If I’m not mistaken Earl Campbell was going to OU right up to the end and then signed with UT wearing an OU t-shirt. the only thing that has changed is we know more about the flips IMO
OU really loves Cobb and Daniels. They’ve never indicated otherwise.
Does anyone know if there is a reason that football players are not able to sign during the early signing period, like most if not all other athletes?
NCAA rules.
I assumed, NCAA rule. I just wonder what the NCAA’s “reason” for the exclusion is.
That I don’t know. There’s a lot of talk of an early signing date, which makes sense with so many early enrollees.
They should do an early signing period from December 1st through December 15th. The real hang up is that coaches want the opportunity to drag their feet with guys they have commit too early. Some people want basically free agency for players which would be chaos. As archaic as some ncaa rules are, I think this is one they should not worry about. If you can’t keep teams from poaching your players then you probably shouldn’t want those players anyways.
Because people will pay attention up until the end
Why would anyone want to end this live reality show? 🙂
Indigestion, high blood pressure, constipation…should I go on :>)
and put doctors out of work?
very good lol
People should stop slamming what “commitment” means to these kids. We know what it is all season long, also were trying to do the same thing to other schools recruits. When it comes to Cobb specifically I like that he’s made it between Baylor and ou. I think he could really hurt us at Texas but not so much at Baylor unless Baylor is looking at him at WR.
I hope he sticks with ou. I think he has a good opportunity at ou to redshirt then be in line to compete for a starting spot. He’s as talented as the other 2 corners we have committed and I like his game more than mbanasor’s.
Recruiting emotions are so high right now lol
LOUD NOISES!
K mentioned below that these kids and their families come on here and view what is being said. I think fans are like this everywhere but as proud as we are as ou fans, we have some idiotic ones that should stay off social media outlets. It’s embarrassing.
This is very true. For those that post comments please assume that the recruits could very well be reading you and that your negative comments could very well hurt OUs chances with those recruits.
Yeah, I don’t think fans often realize how easy it is for recruits and fans to see what they’re saying. Gotta be careful on here, twitter, landthieves. You’re representing the brand when you post.
Landthieves moves everything to the rant section now. I’m surprised they aren’t deleting them altogether but they would lose a bunch of posters if the over moderate.
There’s some good posters there and then there are just really terrible ones, too. No different than here, I will say it’s more tamed here.
I agree totally, I have followed this site since JE has posted here. I have never posted before, but to see these young men get blasted for changing their minds really disappoints me.
I have been a Sooner fan since I can remember,, my son only applied to one collage and I was very proud when he was accepted to OU and was even prouder when he earned his degree.
Please gentlemen think about what you post about these young men. We as Sooner fans represent the University Of Oklahoma, and as a parent I can assure any of these parents that are considering letting their sons attend this University there is none better.!!
Honestly, while I agree with what you’re saying, they should also expect that there’s going to be those idiots everywhere and what our idiots say online isn’t going to be anywhere close what rival team’s fans will say before, after and during games.
Also, most of the digs at recruits always seem to be the lurkers who pop up suddenly. Might not always be real OU fans.
Your last point is a very good point. I think it’s our job as fans to call them out for trolling.
it’s that time of year. usually several fan suicides
Good point! Our posters don”t seem to have a problem with us going after other people”s “committed” players. Double standard big time.
It’s not the flip flopping or the looking around that I have a problem with. Shop around as much as you would like and please make the best decision for yourself. The issue I have is if you do plan on looking around, please announce that you have reopened your recruitment. Don’t say, “I’m still committed to said university but I will be deciding on NSD between said school and said school”.
Basically he wants his spot at ou more right now than he wants to be open. He’s not using up someone’s scholarship, he’s a take no matter what just like mayden.
I look at it this way, he’s a kid and should be given the benefit of the doubt. Have you looked at John douchbaugh up at Michigan, he’s pulling offers left and right to guys who have been committed for awhile. Other schools do that stuff even ou when we’ve told kids to look around. It’s worked out well for us because the offers we’ve pulled had been behind closed doors and we’ve allowed players to land at other power 5 schools.
Can Cobb play wr/db?
Very much yes. He’s a pretty talented athlete.
Id put Motley at wr in a heartbeat
Guys you have to remember the new 40 is 30.the new white is black & the new committed is looking around!!This whole new world is why liquor stores are making $$$$$!Go Sooners!!!!
Except in Oklahoma liquor stores will never evolve…
Parrish Cobb recent decision between Baylor and OU sounds like it is playing off Mayden decision between Alabama or OU. I am wonder if Cobb did this because he did not like that OU was going after Mayden also.
The thing is Mayden isn’t committed anymore. He’s available now. Cobb is committed. He shouldn’t be available.
Committed:
1. Having residence in an insane asylum.
2. Telling coaches and the entire cyber world that you are coming to play football for their school, until another offer comes in.
If he’s afraid of mayden then I will take mayden. Not convinced that’s the case though.
I doubt he’s afraid of Mayden or anyone else.
I agree. Just saying that if OP point was indeed the case I would prefer mayden.
This whole recruiting bit is just crazy.The $$$,the sexy Women,the head coaches acting like idiots,but the recruits Love It!So do it or get left behind!!And OU is at risk??
I’ll have what your having…
Sooooo….how does a coach watch the Jacobs film and not offer as soon as they pick their jaw up off of the floor? That dude is impressive! Do want.
I finally watched his film, can’t believe I didn’t before. While the completion seemed real weak, there is zero question in my mind he’s seriously talented. My question is why the heck haven’t we, tOSU & others gone after him before now? Seems a no brainer, except ‘stars’. 2700+yds & 35 TD’s this year? That’s crazy.
Good question. He had several write ups in the Tulsa World. Their record was 6-5 last season. They played class 4-A in Oklahoma.
Bigger question is why haven”t Tulsa, KU or little OSU given him a look?
I agree. Just watched for the first time and wow.
Level of competition. Oklahoma football isnt near as competitive as it is in recruiting hotbeds, and he plays 2 divisions down from the top.
Hard to gauge his talent when he isnt playing against anyone with D1 talent.
They gotta make sure he actually wants to be there. See what programs they have and what not. Plus I think they want him but they don’t want to rush it.
He’s got some wheels.
I watched his film a while back and remember wondering about the level of competition. He was just so much better and so much faster than everyone else. It was like he had two gears, pre-snap and warp.
Who else might announce for OU on NSD or even before. Obvious OU can’t accept all even if they wanted too.
Caleb Kelly
Jared Mayden
Parrish Cobb
Tramonda Moore
Mark Jackson
Chris Daniels
Marcel Southall
Jauan Williams
Maxs Tupai
Brandon Bowen
Zach Farrar
Josh Jacobs
Briston Guidry
One impressive list.
They’ll have to do like I do on NCAA game, cut the low rated upperclassmen.
Not even sure right now how many open spots we have but just randomly fill them with anyone on this list and it makes a damn fine class. Don’t see how we can go wrong this cycle.
Cayleb Kelly
Zach Farrar
Joshua Jacobs
Tramonda Moore
Chris Daniels
Jared Mayden
Parish Cobb
Do we have seven open spots right now?
We are over recruiting SEC style
If everyone says yes, we will have to pull some gray shirts out of the laundry. 🙂
Can”t see Bob gray shirting anyone. That just really pisses HS coaches off and that is a reputation you just don”t want. I’m just thinking that the coaches know of players leaving or not making grades, etc.
Notice the smiley face? I’m with you.
*I”m
Are you sure about that?
Based on Dave”s punctuation, I”m sure it”s the correct way. I”m no Dustin, but I”ve taken multiple English classes.
LOL, I didn’t even look at his that close, thought you had lost your mind. 🙂
the word is moore doesn’t make it.
The word I hear is it “can” happen, it’s all up to him and his work ethic. Problem I see is limited spots and time.
hope u r right
Maxs visits this weekend- coming down to us and Utah, I like our chances.
Really hope we get him.
Reminds me of The Hammer…maybe we can call him the Jack Hammer
I wanted to call him MAXSIMUS. 🙂
This!
Like you said, one impressive list. I don’t see a bad choice on that list.
OT, but did u guys see what FSU paid the woman accusing Winston? So she gets rich, he gets off Scott free. How does this stop the crap from happening and/or false accusations of it happening? Maybe I missed some detail here, but wow.
But her Lawyers made off like bandits. $700k vs. her $250k. So the [alleged] victim gets almost 1/3rd of the victim. Insane.
Wow, even more rediculous.
That’s a lot of crab.
That is attorneys for you….
Down goes Kansas.
That’s the second time ISU knocked ’em in the head.
Time for us to take control of this conference.
I guess that was their only loss to ISU, but this is sure looking to be the year they come down. I’m a little disappointed seeing Kansas struggle, though. I would have much rather they be at the top of the BIG XII when they come to town next month.
And I’m shocked we’re still ranked number one in the AP.
I get what you’re saying, I’m just a little tired of Kansas always getting the free pass when it comes being the best in conference. As for the ranking, I expected it based on other top teams struggling and our strength of schedule.
I agree, but you know, it didn’t bother me quite as much when Roy Williams was coaching. Bill Self, there’s just something about that guy.
Wasn’t he a poke
Wow. So Saban shows up in Mayden’s living room tonight and does a dance. We’re boned.
At least he didn’t snuggle up in his bed and spend the night…that we know of.
Seriously, of all the ridiculous s*** the ncaa wants to regulate in recruiting, but yeah, slumber parties are ok.
It is disgusting. I know what Saban is doing and it has to do with 2018 more than now.
Correction: Don’t know. Suspect.
Saban hurt white people more than he hurt OU’s chances with Mayden.
See, if I’m Mayden I’m a little offended at Saban’s dance routine. I’m sure kids think it’s cool but as an adult I think he will look back at it and be little put off that he chose to “connect” in that way.
One of those things that are just painful to watch.
Stoops will have to up the anti and do a break dance including head spins.
Stoops is gonna bring Baker with him…can he do that lol
Man, if that is not a violation, that would go viral and possibly and more importantly put the nail in the coffin of this coach dance crap. Nobody topping that.
Hit the dab
And that is so unnecessary for Saban to pander to them like that. Just go in and be Saban and say “this is Alabama”. I know he doesn’t get every player they offer but any team in the nation would gladly take any player that signs with Alabama.
Harbaugh showing true colors.
Sorry if this has been asked already but what is the latest on Briston Guidry ? Did he visit already? Also with Jajuan Williams? Do we have any chance with any of these guys?