OU Football Spring Scrimmage Notes 4.2.16
Posted on: April 2, 2016
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Starting to gather a few notes from OU’s second scrimmage of the spring that took place earlier this morning and wanted to pass along what we’ve got so far. Decent chance we get some more and when/if that happens, we’ll update this post below.
* Was told the offense won today, but overall was pretty fairly matched for the most part. The defense had their share of success, but the general sense was that the offense probably had the better overall day as a whole.
* AD Miller really stood out during the scrimmage, and also shined in the team’s most recent practice as well. Miller had a big catch and run during the scrimmage and at least two long catches in the aforementioned practice. Was told he also had a touchdown grab today on which PI was called on the DB in coverage, but Miller still managed to bring it in for the TD.
* Jarvin Baxter and John Humphrey were fielding punt returns today. Not sure how permanent that is or if it’s just something they’re working on at the moment.
* Also heard Baxter continues to improve and had a good day today. Nothing huge necessarily, but just good consistency.
* Was told Jordan Smallwood had a good scrimmage, including a diving catch in the end zone for a TD.
* Was told Will Sunderland and Steven Parker both had INTs in a recent practice. As for today’s scrimmage, both Antoine Stephens and PJ Mbanasor hauled in INTs.
* Starting cornerbacks today were Dakota Austin and PJ Mbanasor. Was told Jordan Thomas is still not practicing.
* We continue to hear that the light is coming on for Mbanasor. Really starting to put things together according to those we’ve spoken with.
* Joe Mixon had a huge 70-yard run. Was told, “he just outran everyone.” Daniel Brooks had some pretty solid runs as well based on what we were told. And not surprisingly, Samaje Perine was held out of the scrimmage simply to get the other RBs some work.
* Starting defensive line today was Austin Roberts, Jordan Wade, and Matt Dimon. Roberts was in for Charles Walker, who tweeted out earlier Saturday that he was recovering from surgery (check the weekend OP for the latest on that).
Was told Roberts looked good, had at least one sack. Also heard Neville Gallimore continues to impress as he works his way back into things.
* Curtis Bolton is running with the second team, but did have a sack towards the end of today’s scrimmage.
* Dwayne Orso-Bacchus was taking some 2nd team reps at RT today.
Again, will try to bring you more later…
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Thanks for the info.
Good stuff right here, thanks.
Have a feeling we’ll be playing without Jordan Thomas this year.
Why do you think that?
Academics
Dayyuuummm.
You think? Is t he the engineering major?
I thought he was a brain and flipped from one of those ” prestigious” schools?
Northwestern, yeah
So it’s 100 percent academics that’s keeping him out? My stomach just flipped upside down ?.
Spring semester isn’t over until May 20ish. If it is academics, hopefully he can shore up any issues by then.
Can he take summer school at North Carolina?
This would be devastating news. Surprised it could be so bad that he couldn’t take a couple classes to rectify the issue this summer.
Bless you Jordan
Kinda suprized Mixon was playing in the scrimmage, not suprized he hauled off a long one!
One play 70 yards ” Ok Joe your done for the rest of the day, go get a shower”?
He’s a total hoss.
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Doc go easy on the giffs.If you read the open post some have found it offending,respectfully Jordan has requested we all back off a bit.See ya later
for the game BOOMER!!!!!!!!!!!! O Heres an air gif
I don’t understand this ignorant picture…honesty half a brain would tell you it’s flat out stupid…this is a classy place…
Have some class yourself!
Timely. Good read. Thanks.
the thing in noticing is the past few years, one side would totally dominate the other which was cause for concerns that would show up as weaknesses during the season. Last year and this year so far we’vebeen getting balanced reports!
So I think it’s safe to say the weight that Mixon has put on is good weight!
Without a doubt. I had and have no problem with him adding muscle to what is already a big body. The kid is special and I want him to have an even greater impact this season than last.
The kid is legit! On the 70 or so yard run during scrimmage…they were blowing the whistle any time he was grabbed. Nobody laid a hand on him which is also credit to oline. Dakota was coming from across field and had angle on him to be tackled around the 10 yard line….but Mixon outran the angle
thought I was gonna have to wait till Monday! TFB…you make me happy! Thanks for all the hard work guys!
Would really appreciate it if these BS crap posts could be kept off these boards as it is not the place for them. We really don’t give a damn what you do for a living and don’t want to hear about your scams. Try getting a real JOB and let the rest of us read about the sports we log on here to read about without having to scroll around your bullshit…….
Well said, but whoever posts these things is likely a bot, or a person who flat out doesn’t care. Regardless, your reply won’t get read. And if you ban them (Jordan’s tried it several times now), they just make a new account and keep posting. Better to just ignore them and move on.
There has to be a way of keeping this crap off here. I know we do t have this problem in other boards.
Well, Jordan’s banned them multiple times w/ Disqus, but I don’t think they have the ability to ban by IP address. Other boards use different systems that have different mod tools, so that’s probably why you don’t see it elsewhere.
Well, Jordan’s banned them multiple times w/ Disqus, but I don’t think they have the ability to ban by IP address. Other boards use different systems that have different mod tools, so that’s probably why you don’t see it elsewhere.
SACTOWN
on south ez……..are they adding an overhang over some seating…..seems strange if that’s the only purpose
I think that was in the plan on both sides of the scoreboard. It would be nice to be in the shade in September.
I looked at it again. There’s a covered area all across the South Endzone. It’ll be a popular place when it’s 100 degrees or raining.
if so, just find it odd for an overhang for a few ……..afterall, that does cost money………just curious, no biggie
Think of it as the ability to charge more for tickets in the shade and it will make sense.
All about the money at the end of the day lol.
Think it is looking good. Love the ‘bowled in’ look and once the big video board is in place …. it gone be crazy loud in there.
Was Bolton at MLB on the 2nd team?
God I love this site I’d be lost without it!!
Jarvis Baxter’s mom was offended.
Heard she’s urging him to transfer. Lol.
Is it time to start worrying about Jordan Thomas being held out of everything? Is this academic related? Him being ineligible would be disasterous for next season
No.
Not ‘worried’ per se. W/ Thomas’ continued ‘troubles’ now is the time to have someone ready to go at CB other than him. Not sure Thomas can be counted upon, unfortunately.
He was there yesterday. He wasn’t in jersey/pads but went thru most position drills yesterday before the scrimmage.
The final 4 game can’t get here fast enough!
This is the best basketball season I have ever seen. It’s been the most exciting by far. Wether it ends tonight or Monday night with a win or a loss it’s gonna be bittersweet. So proud of our boys.
This is my third Oklahoma Final Four. I loved Billy Ball and worked in the athletic dorms until Dec ’86 so I was much more familiar with the ’88 team. That one and this one are close in my mind. Of course, if we win it all this one will shoot to the top.
for those who missed billy ball is kinda like missing the switzer times……..they just don’t know
It was fun to watch. I still remember the time Billy told Waymon he could play point guard if we got up by fifty. Sure enough we did, and there came Waymon bringing the ball down court and shooting jumpers.
Waymon was a joy to watch, infectious good humor.
Well I was 5 in ’88
KREF had a good back and forth going on via Twitter pitting this team vs the ’88 team- I guess it got pretty funny once Stacey King chimed in. You can prob find it here if you dig far enough:
https://twitter.com/Stacey21King?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author
I think Billy will always be my favorite. Lon is proving to be a legend, but Billy was as entertaining as Switzer. Gotta love those guys.
In this era of ‘political correctness’ , Billy would have stayed in trouble all the time……..
I still HATE Danny Manning and that KU team. They were not great all year long and got the best breaks in their bracket. The real top teams were AU and OU. When they played in the semi-finals it took a lot out of OU. If KU had played AU in the semi’s, they would have been killed. It was a perfect storm against OU. That final game was a one-off for KU. If it was a series, OU wins every single time.
Cush … I upvoted your post. If I could, I’d like it 1,000 times. So true and takes the thoughts right out of my soul and puts them in print. They were clearly the inferior team and had absolutely zero business winning that game. To this day, Manning is my all-time least favorite athlete.
The big similarity for me Bob, was the awesome fun to watch both teams when they were playing well, for me the matchups on the Billy ball teams were UNLV/Tark the Shark, and Loyola/Marymount, obviously the 2 wins against KU/Manning before getting beat in the final.
this team does not have a Stacey King …..that’s the biggest difference to me…
This is my third Oklahoma Final Four. I loved Billy Ball and worked in the athletic dorms until Dec ’86 so I was much more familiar with the ’88 team. That one and this one are close in my mind. Of course, if we win it all this one will shoot to the top.
Yes!! Real football news!! Thank you TFB!! Love hearing Miller is beginning to stand out at WR. Someone needs to make a move there. Next? And apparently the added weight has not slowed Mixon.
Awesome notes!! Great job! But can you fix the type on Jarvis Baxter’s name since players occasionally read these? Great job though!
Geez, seriously? Just when I thought I’d seen it all. Smh.
When I was five years old someone mis-spelled my name and it lead me down a path of drug addiction and crime. Scarred for life. But really I wasn’t trying to be an a-hole.
Have you read the tweets these kids put out there? I think spelling is low on their priority list. LOL. 🙂
The best one I’ve seen is when a south Florida kid spelt Florida wrong twice when naming his top ten schools lol. Florda state and university of Florda ?
That’s because there’s no “i” in team.
I agree. I doubt Jargon will even see this.
Jarvin is a good kid, I don’t think he will mind.
I like Jaroviscious Baxter. Can we get him to change it?
Thanks! We appreciate all the info we can get with all the practices closed. If any of you TFB staff wish to add more tomorrow, we readers will gladly take it! 🙂 🙂 🙂
I don’t know if all of you know about Baxter’s roots, probably most of you do, but from homeless to D1 WR is an amazing story. http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/the-journey-of-jarvis-baxter-people-will-want-to-help/article_79c433c9-7f6a-5a40-a8b6-7fc2ae30fc22.html
I remember reading that story, very touching.
Don’t like the fact that light-weighted Dimon is unable get beat out. Was hoping to get more stout at that position.
Worries me too. I already feel like he’s a technically sound player, but just doesn’t have the size. We need War Daddies
Lampkin and Galimore are waiting in the wings. Both are photo typical size DEs in the 3-4.
He’s just filling in for the injured Charles Walker.
* Starting defensive line today was Austin Roberts, Jordan Wade, and Matt Dimon. Roberts was in for Charles Walker, who tweeted out earlier Saturday that he was recovering from surgery …..No Dimon is starting.
Are you suggestion Dimon would be the starter even is Walker was healthy?
The write-up (above) says that Roberts (not Dimon) is filling in for Walker. So with a healthy Walker, it would be Walker, Wade and Dimon.
lol thank you for clearing it up. Its pretty self explanatory if you ask me
Read what was written. It CLEARLY answers your question
Are you suggestion Dimon would be the starter even is Walker was healthy?