Sooners News Daily 4.11.14
Posted on: April 11, 2014
Happy Red/White game eve, everyone!
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Pics from the final practice before the spring game. (Sooner Sports)
“I hated ’em,” (Trevor) Knight said of the Sooners. “I did. Going to Texas games, I’d go to the one right before the Red River Rivalry game and yell, ‘OU sucks!’” (ESPN)
Quality read on Dionte Savage’s story. (Tulsa World)
Not sure if you’ll be able to watch tomorrow’s spring game? Here is a channel listing for you to check. (Sooner Sports)
Mizzou’s DGB isn’t going to be charged in his latest off-the-field incident, but the police report details are…shall we say…not good. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Pretty fascinating read on CFB ‘bag men’ (SB Nation)
And an accompanying video interview featuring the author of the bag men story that offers some interesting discussion on the issue addressed.
OTHER
Barry Switzer is just the best. (Landthieves)
It’s Stillwater, what else would you expect? (News9)
Former OU women’s b-ball’er Whitney Hand-Jones signs with the WNBA’s San Antonio Stars. (WNBA)
OU Baseball’s Ralph Garza Jr. is developing a rep as a dominant closer. (Norman Transcript)
Men’s Gymnastics advanced to the NCAA Finals, will compete for national title tonight. (Sooner Sports)
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Happy Friday, TFB!!
And thanks for the Switzer video!
2016 slot WR
https://twitter.com/SachseStangs/status/454431290775724032
Man OU is throwing out a lot of Early offers now a days. I hope it pays off.
https://twitter.com/DeeChilllin/status/454441430690172928
Wow! According to that article, those goats in Stillwater will be “absolutely loved on by two men.”
that whole story is hilarious and kinda describes the pukes in a nutshell. But if they don’t want peta causing problems for them, they better get those goats a chastity belt.
Looks like we dodged a bullet with DBG. I can remember all of us really wanting that kid at OU, but I’m glad he didn’t come now. Just think if OU would have had him and Metoyer on the same team, WR would look totally different right now.
Just another reason to not put too much stock in the whole recruiting affair. We’ve no idea what these kids are really like or how they’ll adjust to college life. If they even adjust at all.
I’d really like to get with a shrink and have them explain the psychological ramifications of being a blue-chip recruit in today’s NCAA. I can’t imagine how big these ego’s get when you’ve got adults telling you how great you are 24/7.
Just incase you didn’t want to read it, I pulled this quote straight from the article about Stillwater, You’re welcome:
“As far as the goats go. It gives you something
to get out of bed and come and do.”
Outstanding.
I wonder if their goat wives get jealous?
Here are a few notes from the student practice: Dakota Austin looks like he may be pushing to be the starter opposite of Zanchez. He picked off Knight on the first play of the short. scrimage.
Derrick Woods has a lot of potential at reciever, he caught a pretty sweet TD pass from Knight in the corner if the end zone.
The run game didn’t look as strong as one would imagine it to be, probably because of the changes with the O-line. However, it didn’t look weak either just average at this point.
In my opinon, Baker Mayfield would be the number two guy for sure if he was eligible. He and Trevor just throw much tighter/accurate passes than the other two.
Hatari Byrd was flying around in practice although one time he was out of position and Mike was pretty quick to let him know so.
Justice Hansen still looks like he has a lot to learn but at one point he threw about a beautiful 40 yard pass to K.J. Young (I believe) and it looks like he has a lot of potential.
All of this info is just coming from a 30 minute scrimage so there wasn’t a ton that could stand out but it is what I noticed
Appreciate the dirt. Thanks man.
That “Meet the Bag Man” story you linked to is eye-opening. Lots of intriguing quotes, but this one hits home for me:
“Hey, how’d he get that ride? His uncle bought it. How did his uncle buy
it? Paid cash. Paid cash, how’d he do that? S*&t, we don’t know, but
here’s the receipt where he paid cash, and now y’all ain’t got s*&t. Go
tell the NCAA you think we’re cheating because this kid’s uncle bought
him a used Tahoe in cash, you racist.”
True story I’m about to share here. I am very good friends, for the past 8.5 years, with the brother and 1st cousin of a very prominent recruit that went to Okie State. This kid was a really great player and had a long offer sheet, but decided to go to OSU. My friends and I were really excited for him because Gundy told him he’d play right away (this was several years ago, I’m not giving away his name or dates). Anyways, Christmas time rolls around and I go to pick them up in my 2004 Honda Civic. They get in the car and we head to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch a college bowl game. Here’s the conversation we had:
Brother: “Bro, when you gonna give me your car?” (They did not come from money).
Me: “Bro, you know I can’t do that. Maybe (this recruit’s name) will hook you up when he gets to the NFL.”
1st cousin: “S*&t, hope so. He came home for the break in that bad ass Escalade and everything.”
Me: “I call B.S.”
Brother: “It’s a couple years old, but it’s got rims, sound system, tinted windows, everything. Rode in it yesterday to McDonalds.”
Me: “Huh… So, how’d he afford that? He didn’t have a car in high school here.”
1st Cousin: “So you saying that since he’s black he can’t get a nice ride like that?”
Me: “Uh, no…I’m saying he couldn’t afford an old Pontiac just a year ago and now he’s got a nice Escalade.”
Brother: “S*&t you in college and everything, why do you care? You’ll buy a better car soon, he took the Escalade while he could.”
This went on for a while, basically ending up where I (a Caucasian) couldn’t ask where he got the Escalade from because he’s African American. When I hung out with the recruit and the rest of their family, it wasn’t brought up at all, but sure enough his silver Escalade was always sitting right out front.
That recruit isn’t at Okie State any more, but that article reminded me of that conversation. I know this isn’t surprising to anyone reading this, but it’s different when you personally know someone who’s received these “gifts.”
Sorry this was so lenghty, and great work as usual!
Very interesting. Appreciate you sharing!
Great story Leroy, sad thing is, it has always happened and likely always will.
That is so true!
…….just curious how tfb covers a live game and reports. I gather at least a couple of you don’t live in ok and don’t know about the others for sure. You’re not allowed to go to press conferences since that’s only for ‘regular media’, I think…………so, are at least one of you able to attend in person and that’s where the report will come from? Or do you rely on your own sources for the eyeball reports……or are these ‘state secrets’ and none of my business……enjoy the coverage……..thxs
Let me just preface all of this by CLEARLY stating this is in no way intended to come off as confrontational as it may possible read. So please just know that before going any further.
Who ever said TFB isn’t allowed to go to press conferences? TFB has been at press conferences, just one example —> https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/post-practice-quotes-and-notes-with-the-offense-we-will-keep-updating-this
But to your other point, no site/reporter worth a flip would reveal who their sources were. Thus no one here would be wiling to share that.
Which I can appreciate that is not what you’re asking, I just wanted to briefly make that point.
TFB is aware of the accusations being made from others and has, for the most part, refused to respond/acknowledge them because, quite frankly, they are ridiculous.
The premise that TFB has to be making up practice info because no one here is allowed to attend practices is ridiculous. Do other OU sites post practice info? Yes. Are other OU sites allowed to attend practices? No.
So by simple logic and reasoning wouldn’t that mean anyone propagating this asinine theory also then be guilty of the exact same thing they’re accusing another of being?
I’m not here to speak for the group, but I do feel confident in saying no one here is putting out info that is ‘make believe’ or something all of us wouldn’t stand behind. No matter what you might hear/read elsewhere.
Thank you for reading!
….mr esco……I understand the spirit of your answer. I just got curious after reading that one of you guys is in Chicago……just interested in generalizations on how it worked, not specifics. Re media, that was my assumption. In any event, perhaps I shouldn’t have asked but thxs for your response. Carry on…..
No worries whatsoever on you asking. That’s one of the reasons we’re here, at your disposal 😉
The gist of what I was trying to get at was that “seeing things first-hand” isn’t something any site, be it OU related or not, can claim when Stoops is closing practices.
Again, not to speak for TFB, but they’re not here saying their sources are better than what everyone else has. Clearly some, who IMO seem to feel threatened, seem to think that, but I’d welcome anyone to show me where that has ever been said on the site. If it has then I’ll gladly take back what I’ve said, but I don’t believe that will be the case.
TFB stands by their sources or they wouldn’t bother posting what they’ve been told in the first place. Now, are they gonna be right 100% of the time? No, obviously not. The Nick Saban thing being a primary example.
Sorry for the novel type lengthy response 😉
But, at the same time, no site/reporter is going to have an unblemished track record. When you rely on sources, you’re putting your trust in that person. Sometimes they burn you, or sometimes they’re just wrong. It happens to everyone.
Much like w/ anything in life, you try your best to learn from your mistakes in order to not repeat them in the future. IMO, I firmly believe that is what TFB is doing here on a daily basis.
Michiah Quick in town for tomorrow’s Red/White game
https://twitter.com/ItsQuicker/status/454633861196951553
LOL!!! Michiah already knows!
Red/White game visitors:
I saw this list from Borba22 on expected visitors for tomorrow’s spring game and it’s pretty close to what I’ve been able to find via the Twitter-verse. So I’m just going to put it here (w/ some minor edits) in lieu of making an entirely separate post about it. Mainly b/c I’ve always hated those type of posts b/c it’s such a fluid situation. Kids’ plans change all the time, so these type of lists are almost always impossible to be accurate on.
For instance, there is already talk on one OU $$$ board that Bo Wallace is now not going to be in Norman. So, like I was saying, this thing is fluid and almost impossible to get right.
Joe Mixon
Michiah Quick
Will Sunderland
Tay Evans
Bobby Evans
Dahu Green
Dwayne Orso
Matt Farniok
Du’Vonta Lampkin
Abdul Beecham
Conner Dyer
Drew Galitz
Kahlil Haughton
Reggie Hemphill
Jaylon Henderson
Wesley Horky
Denver Johnson
Caleb Kelly
Will Lockett
Kenneth Mann
Tyler Moore
C.J. O’Grady
Samaje Perine
Anthony Wheeler
Tim Settle
Jared Mayden
Jace Sternberger
Unless something has changed in the last day or so, Dallis Todd can be added to the list.
chances we land a commitment this weekend and if so, from who?
It looks to me that Derrick Farniok little brother Matt could be a big time recruit. Looks like he has offers from Iowa St, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wash St
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/454646309316608000
https://twitter.com/OU_MBBall/status/454651444767907840
I have never really paid much attention to recruiting until the closer to national signing day. But is it common for OU to have a bunch of recruits that the spring game or is that something new?
Very common
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/454671791605030912
Joe Mixon says he’s expecting to wear No. 20, which carries some inherent expectations from one Billy Sims.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/sports/ou/ou-sports-mixon-super-excited-to-attend-spring-game-plus/article_d70519fc-c1a2-11e3-bc6a-0017a43b2370.html
https://twitter.com/Jordan_Esco/status/454705738288353280
That’s good to hear.
I agree. I’d be incredibly happy w/ like 40k ppl there tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/GeorgeSchroeder/status/454709198169722880
Waiting for former mizzou players to call the coaches out for trying to ruin his career.
OMG, what will his beat up girlfriend do now, it was his only shot in life! 🙂 Stupid people, what are you gonna do?
And on the 8th day God created Coach Barry Switzer!!!! Long live The King!
https://twitter.com/TulsaShock/status/454715748426854400
I didn’t know Courtney Paris was at Tulsa, that’s awesome. I miss the Paris twins!
We are now friends on LT, just thought I’d let you know 🙂
Ah, that’s you! I don’t post much though.
I reserve my good behavior for over here.
Orlando Brown tweeted out recently that he would be wearing #51 for the next few years. Does that mean he has qualified and will be here this summer?
https://twitter.com/ZEUS__78/status/454723570342850561
I wouldn’t take it to mean that necessarily. At least not quite yet. As I understand it, he’s making progress but there is still work to be done.
Well hopefully he qualifies. Would be nice for him to be on campus this year even though he would likely redshirt.
https://twitter.com/ChuckCarltonDMN/status/454743767031902208
Just hate to hear bad news out of Austin. 🙂
Any word on Fehoko?
No he will be at the taco tech spring game.