Open Post | Wednesday, June 20th

– The Sooners recently picked up a commitment from 2019 Wichita (KS) Northwest HS DL Marcus Hicks. Hicks is wasting no time in getting back to Norman as he is visiting OU this weekend.

Hicks father, Kelvin, passed the news along to me recently. He told me, “We’re just going to hang out and connect with coaches since the commitment. Meet with academics again. A no stress, relaxed visit.”

Hicks and his family seem all in at OU. Something Sooners fans, obviously, love to hear. We will be checking to see who else is visiting this weekend as the week progresses. – (Brandon)

 


 

– Some of you may recall defensive end, Walter Brady. Jerry Montgomery recruited Walter briefly when Walter was a senior in high school.

Brady ended up going to Missouri where, as a redshirt freshmen he was named a freshman All American under the tutelage of now Alabama DL coach, coach Kuligowski. Anyone who knows anything about defensive line development knows you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone better than coach Kool.

When coach Kool left for Miami, it was hard in Brady. He and Kool were very close.

Brady ended up transferring to Middle Tennessee State. He has graduated and has a year of eligibility left. Brady has decided to become a graduate transfer.

I am told that among the schools currently showing interest are TCU, Oregon, Memphis, Rutgers, Alabama and…Oklahoma.

I’ve been told that the Sooners have some initial interest. Still waiting to see if they will go ahead and offer but it is something to keep an eye on.

I’m traveling this week but I’ll continue to stay on top of this… – (Super K)

 


 

– Had a few people inquire about Offensive Tackle recruiting for the 2019 cycle today on the heels of the one-time target, Justin Osborne, announcing his decommitment from TCU so Super K and I did a little digging…

*Osborne, who at one time was thought to be a Sooner lock by many, still has interest in OU. He mentioned to K that OU has not been in touch for a while, however, that could conceivably change with his decommitment which leads us too…

*Checking in with sources, the Sooner’s focus continues to be on Jonah Tauanu’u (Harbor City, CA), Stacey Wilkins (Camden Fairview, AR)

*OU is also continuing to pursue a couple of JUCO offensive linemen in recently offered Anthony Whigan (Lackawanna CC) as well as Finley Felix (Coffeyville CC)

As you know, Brandon has covered Stacey Wilkins recruitment extensively, and Super K will have much more on Jonah Tauanu’u in the near future. – (Charlie)

 


 

The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents Meeting:

– Lincoln Riley’s contract extended to January 31. 2023 with a $1,000,000.00 raise (4.8 million) Contract also calls for $500,000.00 annual raise

– Mike Stoops gets a $30,000.00 raise ($950,000.00) and contract extended through 2020

– Tim Kish – $30,000.00 to $400,000.00  – 2019

– Kerry Cooks – $25,000.00 to $500,000.00 – 2020

– Calvin Thibodeaux – $55,000.00 to $325,000.00 – 2019

– Ruffin McNeill – $10,000.00 to $570,000.00 – 2020

– Bill Bedenbaugh – $90,000.00 to $625,000.00 – 2020

– Cale Gundy – $70.000.00 to $500,000.00 – 2020

– Jay Boulware – $35,000.00 to $435,000.00 – 2020

– Dennis Simmons – $50,000.00 to $400,000.00 – 2019