The Football Brainiacs

– Charleston Rambo: Cedar Hill High School has produced a bunch of D-I athletes over the years and 2017 figures to be no different. Among those for OU fans is 2017 wide receiver Charleston Rambo. We had a chance to speak with Rambo Monday night about his latest visit to Norman this past weekend. Rambo said he enjoyed the visit, as he says he always does whenever he can make it to the OU campus.

He credited Sooners outside wide receiver coach Dennis Simmons for his interest in OU saying, “he (Simmons) and I talked about my goals I have set while I was down there this time.” Rambo says he and Simmons communicate pretty often throughout the week.

This was Rambo’s second visit to OU this month and third trip to Norman in total. I asked Rambo about his timeline when it comes to making a decision. “My parents and I are still talking. Not quite sure, though it could possibly come on signing day.” Rambo added that he is planning to try to make it back up to Norman for the OU spring game on April 9^th. – (Brandon)

– Earnest Brown: 2017 DE Earnest Brown (Denton, TX) made his first trip to OU this past weekend and apparently loved it. Brown told TFB the visit far exceeded his expectations. “It really was amazing. Better than I expected, and I expected a lot. But the facilities, the game, the coaches, we liked everything.”

Brown is a guy who is going to continue picking up offers. To that point, just a couple days after OU offered their Red River rival, Texas, also threw their hat in the ring. And evidently Brown has already made plans to get over to Austin soon for a visit. Brown also has trips planned to Northwestern and Duke.

I don’t expect a decision for Brown to come anytime soon, as his family has told me they want to ensure he sees as many schools as possible before making a decision. But the Sooners put themselves squarely in the mix this past weekend.

Something else of note, Brown’s family is not originally from Texas. They are from Detroit, so they didn’t really grow up fans of any particular program in the region. – (Super K)

– Team Note | Chanse Sylvie & Austin Kendall: Spoke with someone who had some positive things to say about a couple true freshman in safety Chanse Sylvie & quarterback Austin Kendall. According to this person, both have stood out early on for their hard work during winter workouts and the extra effort they have already been putting in.

In terms of development, Kendall throws a pretty ball but it’s still way too early to get that excited because the majority of what they’re doing right now is 1-on-1’s and/or 7-on-7.

With regards to Sylvie, I’ve been told the athleticism is definitely there but he is still working through the process of defending college level wide receivers. Which certainly isn’t a surprise to hear and in no way discouraging so early into his development. But I’m told he doesn’t shy away from competition and is doing everything he can putting in the extra work needed to prepare himself for the coming season. – (Super K)