New Coaches, New Vibe
Posted on: March 2, 2015
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I’m sure many of you are wondering what impact the new coaches are having on the mood of the team. I know I am. Most of the elite programs have the talent to win. Many, however, don’t have the will to win. That will comes from a willingness to fight and, to borrow coach Leavitt’s often used word, “battle” for your team. Last year, in my opinion, OU lost that fire. And I have long been an advocate of having/bringing in coaches to Norman who can connect with and motivate their players.
I talked to a very well connected source recently and just wanted to share a brief comment they shared with me. I can assure you that while the observations are strictly this person’s opinion, they are based on a true knowledge of the team and their current situation:
“The new coaches are home run hires as far as meshing with players and improving the locker room…there is an entirely new sense of urgency and enthusiasm…Cooks and Riley are absolutely amazing guys, and they get along with everyone.”
I believe some of us are taking a wait and see approach to things right now, but even with that said I think it is glaringly obvious that Bob Stoops’ agenda in hiring the new coaches was to bring a new vibe and energy to the team. I’m hopeful we are seeing that happen as evidenced in the quote (from someone who would know) above.
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Cautious optimism…
People respecting “authori-tay!”
I can’t wait for spring practice. Just want to watch the new drills and energy, see more competition
And the photos on the Sooner Sports site. It’s awesome to see the physical changes from year to year for these players under Schmitty and now Coach Byrd.
I think TFB should have a running clock on the front page until Perine does the OU drill.
You sound so sincere:
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Seriously though K, thanks for the update. I appreciate your keeping us informed. I will however be very cautious on my optimism. Hit the ground too many times.
Cautious — or maybe patience — is the operative word. I’m optimistic but not buying into the hype that will most certainly emerge once spring drills begin. It’s wait and see for me.
Trust me, I’m VERY cautious in my thoughts on the team right now. But this info came from someone I trust so whether the new vibe translates to the field or not, I can’t say…but a new vibe can’t hurt.
Oh, I get it and I appreciate the update. But I will temper my optimism remembering how many times in the past I have bought in and things did not go well. I find that, if I go into a year with a healthy dose of skepticism , then I am usually pleasantly surprised. When I go in expecting great things is usually when I am disappointed.
I’m with you on the being cautious part. I still can’t shake the feeling that we’re in trouble for not addressing the defensive staff. Josh & Jay were fired for putting up the #23 offense, but the defensive staff was retained after being in the 100s. That is incongruous. I remain skeptical.
We ended the year 54th in total Defense. TCU finished 18th, but only 40 yards per game better than us. A couple more conversions on offense, a couple fewer conversions allowed by the defense, and maybe we give up 40 yards fewer. It’s a really fine line. Especially in the Big 12. Our pass defense was 75th, our run defense 8th?
But IMO, it’s the hidden stuff that you don’t see in stats. We were 64th in 3rd down conversions on offense. We couldn’t make easily makeable 3rd and 4th down conversions late v. TCU and KSU that might have allowed game winning chances. We were 95th in turnover margin. Even worse, we had game turning pick sixes v. TCU, KSU, and Baylor. Our offense didn’t perform at crunch time, in big games.
If we improve, in small chunks, on both sides of the ball, that may be enough to result in a massive turnaround in W-L.
But the coaches must be aggressive, not like last year. And the players must develop some leadership and mental toughness.
I like the early signs we’re hearing, from Riley, Gundy, Cooks, etc. If the old Mikey shows up, who knows…..
Say your prayers and enjoy the ride…..it could be fun. It certainly will be interesting.
Completely agree.
Can’t be worse than last year.. Can it ?
Does the name John Blake mean anything? It can definitely be worse, doubt that it will be but it can.
Bob Stoops is far from Blake. Lol I am excited as I always am and I expect them to compete for the conference championship and a spot in the CFP. No reason not to. No one expected OSU win with a 2nd team QB let alone a 3rd team.
Well I agree that Stoops is not Blake, and that is why I tempered my statement by saying that I doubt that it will be.
Geez, I hope not. I’m thinking we’re better because of the high energy the new coaches bring. Might even rub off on Mike. Looks like it has with Kish. He’s changed his whole approach to recruiting.
I have never been one to think Kish is or was a problem, it seemed like a lot of other issues on the field besides LBs.
Me too. I’m just glad he’s not waiting to offer anymore. He’s on big-time LBs early.
Good news about the new vibe! I think Phillips statement about the coaches a few weeks ago was telling. There was a toxic environment, and there was enough culpability on the coaches that Bob felt he needed to make quite a few changes. Let’s hope the vibe translates into better motivation and desire. The issue I still have is talent, and I think we are lacking talent/speed at quite a few positions.
I have always disagreed when people say OU has lacked the talent to be competitive. Perfect example TCU, never 4 or 5 stars but always competitive.
I can understand why you would say that, as it is hard to imagine. In this case, I think it was clear that we were void of talent at DB and Secondary last year. We simply couldn’t keep up with the speed of opponent’s receivers.
And it’s worth mentioning that TCU may well have been the best team in the country last season, although they were denied the opportunity to prove it.
I hope this new “vibe/enthusiasm/ mojo/ moxy” whatever you want to call it works out for OUr sooners. They have always had the talent, always had the fans, and always had the persona of a championship team. For whatever reason, last season being the epitome of it all, the team lost something. I hope these “New” aspects bring it all back to Norman for number 8. Have a blessed day fellow sooner fans. Brainiacs as always thanks for the info.
Sounds good but I remember reading pretty much this same thing last year? I didnt realize the locker room needed improving. All Stoops talked about last year was how hard everybody worked and how much he loved that group of kids. I guess time will tell.
That does sound good, but I will reserve judgment until I see the performance on the field. The problem, as I see it, is that the coach with the worst “vibe and energy” from last season is still on staff & in a position of authority over the new coaches, & there is no chance of his leaving b/c he shares DNA with the head coach.
I hope the new coaches are good psychologists and able to stiffen the backbone of the players , who as Super K, alluded, lost their ‘fire’ last season and basically quit against Baylor, Okie St., and Clemson….time for the team leaders to emerge and lead by example ; time for the ‘trash talkers’ to keep quiet and improve their play…got some upper class ‘ talkers’ who are more a burden than a blessing—–they look like Tarzens and play like ‘Janes’………
OUffseason.
Anyone looking for a Big12 Championship and Playoff appearance in the first year of all the Stoops coaching changes isn’t being realistic. I’m not saying it won’t happen, but the probability of both happening is slim. (Assuming an OU Big12 Championship equates to a Playoff birth) I’d be happy with 3 or 4 losses, and I believe the second season of all this change is where Bob will be judged.
I’m not saying playoffs or bust, but 4 losses is unacceptable imo. 2 losses would be a pretty good improvement and 3 should still be a letdown for OU.
It’s tough to be my normal, cynical self with Bob when it ‘appears’ he’s effecting change for the better.* I believe he should be given a modified pass for the first season due to all the staff changes. Modified pass meaning his record should be no worse than last season. (I know I know, just shoot me) It’s the second season where he should be held to the ‘we win championships here’ standard.
* – It seems keeping Mike was/is a compromise between family and better coaching on the D.
Four losses equals a coaching change, IMHO. Not good enough. Ever.
I have been as concerned as anyone about the D and the team chemistry/attitude. Just as the end of 2013 did not lead to a successful 2014, the poor 2014 finish may not lead to a poor 2015. As for bad-to-good turnarounds, Auburn and Missouri did it two years back and last year TCU went from horrid to top of the conference and top FIVE in the country in a single season.
Lack of time keeps me from researching the coaching changes Patterson effected before last season, but I’m pretty sure Cumbie (sp?) was solely responsible for the QB performance improvement and the new OC really created a system that ‘fit’ the players. TCU already had the outstanding D, if I remember correctly. Bob is going even further and deeper with his modifications, so I don’t see him getting immediate, profound results aka Mr Patterson. I would love to see it happen, but realistically, I will not allow myself to have ANY expectations for the upcoming season.
Heard anything good from the DLine coach?
Yeah made a few notes about him in the open post last week but hope to post more soon 🙂
After last season, I’m excited about the new Coaches.
I was looking over the edge at the end of last season.
These new hires have me off the roof completely at this point, very excited about what im hearing from, and about, them.
I hope they can justify my faith.
Anytime there are staff change/s it’s helps the players as they have a clean slate. Off season, spring ball, & summer will be incredibly competitive. For that reason, I’m more optimistic about our upcoming year.
I think Lincoln Riley’s high scoring offense will win some games for us this year by just out scoring them and it will give the defense a little cushion to be aggressive.
I can’t wait to see what Riley does with the offense. I miss hanging half a hundred on our opponents.
Half-hundred by halftime!
Have to get better play out of the QB position and I think this offense and Riley’s coaching will do that. OU 3rd in B12 at 38 ppg last season should improve. Most worried about the D with Mike still DC. Maybe magically somehow he comes up with the right scheme this season and Cooks can get the DBs playing effectively together.
I think the throws will get easier with everyone being spread further out.
Saw something somewhere about Riley teaching his QBs to make 2 reads instead of reading the entire field. Anything that simplifies and allows the QB to play quicker is going to help him be more effective.
On paper last year we were not far from a good season. An automatic kick that Mr Automatic missed against KSU. A first down with a minute left against OSU. No pick six against TCU. Three plays were the difference between 8-5 and 11-2. It didn’t happen but it shows how just a little improvement could have made a big difference.
Totally agree. Only getting beat by Baylor last year could have put us in the CFP last year as well. If the defense doesn’t get worse I think it could be a real good year.
And I wonder how the Baylor game would have gone if we had confidence in the offense. I wonder if Mike was not just trying to slow things down knowing that he could not stop Baylor. That would make sense if you had lost confidence in the offense. Force them to take a larger number of plays to score and hope that you get a turnover. In the mean time hope that the offense can get things figured out and require them to make fewer scores to stay in the game. Obviously did not work, but would make some sense of what Mike was doing.
I wrote the above before I read this. We seem to think alike, my friend.
Plus, Mike didn’t have the players to play press last year. Baylor still got a long TD in the 2nd Q on us, even playing a cushion. I can’t wait to see PJ playing press coverage.
I saw what you saw in that it seemed the defense had no confidence in the offense, by the Baylor game. Seemed the defense thought they had to play perfect to win. Pick sixes v. TCU, and KSU, and missed FG’s, and the inability to convert makeable 3rd and 4th and shorts late, can do that. Worst of all, we all saw that in the DC. Coaching scared, tentative.
But it also seemed that the offense had lost confidence in the defense. They seemed to start pressing, whenever they encountered any adversity, and then the offense unraveled. Remember we led 14-3 v. Baylor. Then a 7 play 80 yard drive by Baylor, a near pick six by TK, and the offense was done. Everything tightened up.
It was a whole team melt-down.
On past teams, with other configurations of the coaching staff, coaches on both sides would have dialed up some aggressive play calling, to help snap the team out of the funk. Not last year. Seemed that the worse the games, the season went, the more conservative the play calling, the more stupid the play calling.
But new blood in the coaching, new leadership (?) on the team, so we can hope and pray for a reversal of this.
This team is not devoid of talent. Light on experience in some areas. And needing better leadership, both from the coaches and team leaders. This could be a dramatic turnaround from 2014, in 2015. I for one, will pray for and believe in that, for now.
I can believe it went the other way (offense losing confidence in the defense). I do think it is interesting to hear Riley. Dude just oozes confidence. That has got to rub off on the players. That’s why I think Trevor may end up being the guy. I think he lacked confidence and that caused him to be tentative and make mistakes. Whether that was in the receiving corps, in himself, or in his coach I can’t tell but he sure did not seem like the guy who played against Alabama.
I like what I’ve heard that Cooks is telling the DB’s. Aggressive signs from both. Maybe that can resurrect the aggressiveness in Mikey.
We ended the year 54th in total Defense. TCU finished 18th, but only 40 yards per game better than us. A couple more conversions on offense, a couple fewer conversions allowed by the defense, and maybe we give up 40 yards fewer.
The line is so fine. New blood, aggressive coaching, can turn things fast. Say your prayers!!!!!
you are 100% right. The problem with that point (and I’ve made the point myself, so this is not criticism) is that we would have been about the weakest azz 11-2 team in the history of college football. And would have need look no further than our two losses to prove it.
I’m hopeful that fundamental change has been made, but profound change was needed.
I would say that, long term, last year was what was needed. If we had gone 11-2 we probably would not have made the changes that were needed. Yet there were some pretty obvious problems. On offense we seemed to win mostly on talent at RB combined with a senior laden OL. The passing game was a confused mess and we clearly needed a change in that area. Would that change have been made at 11-2? Maybe, but I doubt it. Stoop’s pain level had to get pretty high to get rid of a Sooner legend and a long time friend.
Agree. Frankly, coaching is and should be a hot seat business for anyone other than the HC. The HC can stay, in my view, so long as he produces adequate numbers of wins and championships and manages a program that his admin can live with. Assistants? In all but a rare number of cases, they should be rewarded by being able to move on to bigger and better things.
It’s sort of the Saban model and you don’t hear too many bitching about being on his staff.
Great post, Bob. Even the Baylor game was winnable. We led 14-3 after 1 and had the ball. Then the pick 6 minus 1 yard, Parker was so slow to help the CB on a deep pass for 6; OU drove the field and Hunnicut missed a chip shot. Finally, just before the half, Trevor seriously underthrew a wide open Quick on a post for an easy TD. The D gave up in the second half.
Last year I saw a team that was very fragile emotionally. When you get success, the O and D feed off each other. Last year, the O gave the D negative emotions. Someone posted that the team quit on the coaches. I think the team quit on each other; specifically the D’s motivation to play hard was sabotaged by the offense’s lack of success and turnovers.
I think that if we get good performances from the new starting offensive tackles and good QB play, then OU will have success next year. I think the D will be improved. I think 2016 is even more likely to be our year.
Fragile is a good word. Though I think part of that fragility was Heupel. He seemed to be really good at planning during the week. Some of the things he did were brilliant. But once he got off script, he sometime had problems. I think you saw that in the delay of game penalties. He just seemed to get lost at times and could not think what to do. Probably would have been worse if it had not been for Perine. I could almost hear Bob from my house in Alabama yelling “Run the d^%$# ball.”
Things were going bad before the season started. Mixon, Shannon, DGB, and Mayfield. All lost to the team. Just a snake bit season. BTW, have to agree with the fragile comment. You could feel it when we missed that field goal at the last of the KState game.
I agree that OU will win some games by outscoring opponents in a shootout. What concerns me is going back to a hurry-up, no-huddle offense that runs 100+ plays per game. If we put the defense on the field for that many plays they will break at some point against the good teams (i.e., non-Big12) we won’t have a very good D.
Pretty easy to see with who these guys replaced: JH was not a fiery kind of guy. Had some good qualities but visible ‘passion’ was not one of them. Love BJW but an ‘Old Guard/old skool’ kinda guy that the players found amusing. Appeared to be pretty intense at times. Great enthusiasm for golf. Norvell showed some fire but had not ‘advanced’, for myriad reasons, maybe alleged favoritism among them. The replacements are younger and, in Riley’s case, have something to prove. He was like a fat kid in a candy store talking about walking into hs wearing an OU jacket. Simmons has been ‘around’ but not in a high profile place like OU. Reynolds has something to prove, too. Only Cooks has ‘been there’ at Notre Dame. Am tempering my enthusiasm somewhat and waiting to see how it all translates to results on the field.
I would really be interested to know what Mike is doing this off-season to improve his leadership skills. Is he a players coach or after 3-4 years in the program are kids counting the days to get away from him. I think Julian Wilson’s confrontation with him on the sidelines is telling. Ultimately, Mike’s leadership, or lack thereof, will determine how next season goes. It will also weigh heavily on how well Cooks and Reynolds perform. Since Bob has gone all-in with blood, then it had better pan out.
I would like hear what Mike has been doing this offseason to improve his leadership skills. I wonder if kids enjoy playing for him or, if after 3-4 years in the program, are counting the days to when they have used up their eligibility? I think Julian Wilson’s confrontation with Mike on the sidelines last year was telling. I hope Mike is making positive steps –
I think we should legalize Marajuana in Oklahoma and that would help Mike.
Just give him Xanax.
Rohrer 714
Had to look that one up, Lol.
I hope he’s on heart medicine too … I’m sure there are other high strung coaches out there, but at times it looks like he’s going to explode. I kindasortajustalittlebit feel sorry for him.
Dart pistol. Dilaudid. Enough said.
Don’t think they make those anymore. The student infirmary used to hand those out like candy back in the day.
Way back in the Hippie Day, the odd thing about Quacks/loods and Soapers was that taking several and drinking caused belligerent behavior (and heart arrest). Either way, I see them being fatal for MS.
I hope he is taking Anger Management courses with Jack Nicholson.
Great update. Appreciate it, along with your perspective. After buying in to wild hyperbole surrounding this program before, I am going to need to see it on the field producing results first. But it’s good to know someone things things are better.
“I am going to need to see it on the field producing results first”
— WELL SAID!
My enthusiasm is tempered. While excited about the coaching changes and think the offense will be much better, I still have flashbacks of the opening drive of the 2nd half of the Baylor game. Locked in my brain is the image of the OU defense playing 7-8 yards off the Baylor receivers and Petty just tossing the ball out and gaining 7-8 yards on every play. That was the easiest drive I have ever seen in college football.
And you know they will go back to it until the well runs dry.
If that happens I just hoop Cooks gets in Mikes face and says “We’re not doing that” period.
That exact drive was my “breaking point” too. Its when I said to myself ok no adjustments at half time and Mike really needs to go.
I thought Perine vs. Kansas every drive was the easiest drive I have ever seen in college football.
Man, where are the negative police to put all of you in your place like they would me for saying similar things? 😉
We get a pass ’cause we are usually positive whereas you… ; > ) JK Still, optimistic but gotta curb your enthusiasm after the collapse last year.
Don’t know about others but I’m choosing to ignore those who only post negative stuff. I’ve said it before, you don’t fall into that catagory to me.
having a healthy understanding of whats good and bad for your favorite team makes you a great fan.
This is true.
Whine much? Traber is that you?
Aren’t you whining about someone else whining?
Would either of you like some cheese with that whine.
Meh, these kind of articles don’t do much for me… The new guys almost always make a positive impression, especially if there were some players that were frustrated with the role they were given by the previous guy.. It’s kind of a “duh” thing for me.. Proof of positive change will be in the next 6 to 12 months…
yeah, not buyin’ the feel good hype this yr……..let’s see it on the field with w’s
Pretty fair point. Can you imagine how fast it would hit the press if someone came in and players were like man, this guys sucks. Doesn’t get us, isn’t going to be a good fit, etc. I would hope most guys can come in and make a good impression, apparently after his apparent outstanding interview. Proof will be in the pudding when he starts recruiting and coaching in the spring.
That big target you wear on your back must be easier to hit. 🙂
Just couldn’t resist.
Over on LandThieves demanding positivity, Jordan. 🙂
What about the new d-line coach Reynolds? We all knew Cooks is a solid coach and Riley is young/personable.
Reynolds is the real unknown. I believe he’s a good hire but he’s got big shoes to fill
I remember those days stoops got hell for *only* winning a bunch of big 12 championship… Yeah, I could use one of those this year. If it takes 72 points a game, I’ll take it.
Kruger’s boys are averaging 72 ppg and are 2 wins from a B12 championship
ESPN’s Big 12 blog has been running a series on units, comparing different teams in the Big 12, and one of the takeaways (at least for me), is that our offense last year wasn’t even that bad. We were in the top 3 in a number of key metrics. Yet, when you look at defensive red zone performance and other metrics on that side of the ball, that’s where we’re in the bottom of the Big 12 — not 8th in the country, 8th in the BIG 12. Think about that. So, why did we clean house on the offensive staff but make window-dressing changes on the defensive side (aside from Monty leaving)? That leaves me not very optimistic.
In this case numbers lie. You have to let your eyes tell you what you saw on the field not the stat sheet. The offense was efficient in some areas as far as yardage and scoring but not as efficient in 3rd down conversions. When I look at a good offense it should be top 20 in 3rd down conversions. That means to me that when it matters most what did you do?
When I watched the games this year as bad as the defense was I couldn’t believe how bad the offense was in critical situations. This is the era where anyone can make offense look good ie. Baylor, tech, ecu, Boise among many others. And yet at the university of Oklahoma which is a top 5 program, we looked like we had no clue on offense.
Meanwhile on defense yes the numbers look bad but many would argue that is skewed a bit because of bad offense. But also I read that 2013 OU was #1 in the big 12 in passing defense. 2014 they were #1 in rush defense. The other thing is that mike stoops had a proven track record and being bobs brother has to help as well.
Yup. If all was really well with the offense, wouldn’t we have scored a little more against Baylor?
And Clemson!
Not a bad assessment Zack. From experience your defense will only be as good as your offense and vice versa.
Hello Sonny.
Good to see your nic.
Defense can’t stop a pick 6 by TK9!
I can’t say I was always happy with the offense, but if you are implying that our defense didn’t deserve a substantial amount of blame for our losses, then I don’t think we watched the same 13 football games last season.
No I’m just saying that I think bob and mike believe the talent is there its just a matter of making it work. If you look at the defense last year there wasn’t a ton of experience going into the year. I wouldn’t know the average or even total career starts but I would guess it wasn’t very high relative to the average top 10 team. in the secondary last year only Sanchez and Hayes had starter experience going into the season but only one season, Wilson had a ton of snaps but never at corner and was not meant to play corner and then Byrd/Thomas/Parker were freshmen. At LB we had striker with one season of starts at LB and Grissom who started like 5 games at DE, to go with Evans who barely played as a freshmen and Alexander who mostly played the second half of his true freshmen year. On the Dline there was a lot of depth but not a lot of starts and Phillips may have been the most overrated player since granger or Alexander.
After all that though bob made it known that he wasn’t happy with the offense. He believes he needs an offense that can put up 50 if it needs to. For most of his time here that’s what he was used to and since landry’s senior year we haven’t had that kind of offense.
So is the consensus that we had a pretty “meh” NFL combine? I thought a few players would really improve their stock.
I am glad that it looks like the weather is going to be cleared up for this weekends Junior Day.
I hope this new enthusiasm makes it past the honeymoon
I have said it for quite a few years now, OU has not had that killer instinct. That vibe of “You think you’re as good as us?”.
Lack of confidence, lack of those who have that attitude being able to transmit it to others. It’s on Striker this year to fire this d up.
This is OU, there should never be a need to transfer that attitude- they should all have it. If they don’t they should have been a Poke. Just sayin’
I LOVE the idea that the new guys bring a new perspective to the team, and that they seem to be a perfect fit (and brought a much needed attitude). However (and this is not to knock this article AT ALL), last year I heard about how the team had “worked harder in the off season than ever before”, and all of the excitement coming off of the Bama win. I guess I’m desensitized to it all now.
I’m not going to be able to get overly excited about the coming season, because I’ve been down that path too many times in recent years. This time, I’m going to have to see it with my own eyes.
I’m not trying to be negative, I just can’t get excited about things I can’t see for myself.
(Thanks for the info though! I don’t want to come across as not being grateful for this kind of information, because it is good to hear!)
It seems sometimes that coaches feel obligated to spin a positive outlook on their situation to please boosters and fans and I understand that, it’s good business, but I’m with you in that I only believe what I see with my own eyes now.
I have high hopes and I think some changes we’ve seen could have a positive impact on the field but I’m checking my excitement for just a few more months.
I know that BS is a positive guy and I think the coaches always try to publicly emphasize the positive. I appreciate that and certainly have no problem with it.
Frankly, the coaches don’t owe us any explanations or “inside” look into the program. All they owe us is a good product on the field, as we support them (or not) with our donations and ticket-buying. It’s nice to get a glimpse of what is happening inside the program, but we could never get a true picture of that anyway. That is just part of the marketing of the team and some coaches do it more than others.
I’m just hoping for a better product on the field. We’ve supplied the resources and should expect better than we got last year. I suspect we’ll see a better product next year.
As an Oklahoma fan…..I realize we are gonna have some close games….and lose one or two of them from time to time…..this I can live with…..its the complete butt whipping we took from Baylor ….BAYLOR….on our home field…..that makes fans livid…..hopefully these coaches can help
Sidney Murray 5⃣ @SM_5Cinco 14m14 minutes ago
@OU_CoachMike FOLLOW BACK COACH! Need to talk with you!!!
Really Mike? Recruits have to yell at you to follow them on twitter?
https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/bob-stoops-is-sad.gif
http://247sports.com/Player/Sidney-Murray-38128
He’s a kid that has no rating on any site yet. The kid is wanting an ou offer. I don’t agree with you implying mike doesn’t know how to recruit.
I didn’t say he didn’t know how to recruit. I’ve commented on his lack of social media savvy before and how dumb that is.
You didn’t say it, you implied it. This is what Zack specifically stated.
You may not mean it that way but that’s just how it reads to me. It’s no big deal but mike did just take part in bringing in one of the best if not the best secondary class in the stoops era without a big social media game. And me personally I wish we landed 25 kids each year that don’t use Twitter. Because of that I say watch out for Rodney Anderson he’s the only kid from this class that I don’t think has a Twitter and I bet he’s going to make people notice him in the spring.
Thanks for the insight, Super K, always appreciated.
This will be my 59th year of following Sooner football and I am just as eager now as I was way back then.
I too will be interested in seeing if it can all come together, the athletic skills, team chemistry, schemes and coaching. With so much that is new this year, it gives us a great deal to ponder and watch.
Quite a list.
https://twitter.com/calebkkelly/status/572500933562638336/photo/1
I like our chances, the competition appears weak. 🙂
Had to edit it, it came up in triplet.
But yeah, being on the same list with those wimps I like our chances too.
Win or lose, I think it’s a good thing when we’re in a list with other top programs because a lot of recruits see these tweets and the advertisement can be positive.
Absolutely!
Coach Reynolds is firing up that twitter.
http://twitter.com/Coach_Diron/status/572508477391679488/photo/1
Damn that’s pretty!
BOOMER!
S000NER!
I fully support a new vibe. I’ll be curious to see how it translates on the field.
That’s funny right there, I don’t care who you are.
My top 5 no particular order
1 Steak
2 Mudbugs
3 Cajun Catfish
4 BBQ
5 Blacken chicken/burger
I would swap BBQ with mudbugs. 🙂
No particular order. Pork butt I smoked tasted mighty fine this weekend so I may have to go with you on that one.
Can’t beat a Boston Butt for absorbing flavor.
Sorry, I’m hungry right now and missed the “no particular order”.
Well, he did give them numbers so there had to be some order to it.
It was my first top five so I was a little nervous.
I need to eat something too, so I can be ready for the tip off at 8.
That’s what I’m gearing up for. I will eat good tomorrow night in OKC but worried about driving back towards Tulsa Wed. night with the forecast for ice and snow.
Winter hadn’t been too bad until this past week with all the ice and snow.
Only 18 more days until spring.
1)Smoked pork shoulder
2)Pork tenderloin
3)Beef tenderloin
4)Smoked brisket
5)Fried channel catish
1. Pulled pork
2. Steak
3. Smoked sausage
4. Crawfish/crawdads
5. Bacon
Bacon doesn’t need to be mentioned, it’s a given.
Isn’t bacon one of the major food groups?
Yes and sweet tea is the major drink group. Oh, and beer.
There are some real characters in the 2015 class.
https://twitter.com/JSmoove_02/status/572558088626024448/photo/1
Congrats to this Stud athlete! There will be a place for him on this team
https://twitter.com/okgridiron/status/572559006176133120
He says it’s as a QB, FWIW
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/658672/highlights/173392375/v2
I remember this young man being mentioned a while back.
Curious what the story is with him, not one of the schools he was interested in gave him an offer.
He seems to have some skills in his video.
Undersized is his biggest fault and not the greatest arm out of other quarterbacks but he has the height and athleticism and great grades, he’s an OU fan and is willing to work on his game so why not have another athlete on the team?
I wouldn’t think 6’4″ 188 is undersized.
He sure throws a nice ball for a wrong-handed QB.
Well last time I posted about him people said he was too small LOL but maybe he can become ambidextrous
If he runs well it’ll be okay at 188. But that putz Johnny Football weighs what 170?
Yeah, but Miley Football is 5 foot nuthin’.
Know some folks who have a bud in Cleveland’s organization and they told him they are slowly phasing Miley out.
And they should, he has been doing the same thing to himself since high school. 🙂
he runs a low 4.4, clocked at 4.37 He just needs to develop the throwing mechanics.
That’s some good news.
Did he get Sims’ spot or already have a “preferred” spot
That’s a good question, I guess that would make sense
Watching Lady Bedlam on FSS Pacific. Don’t know if it is live or a replay.
It’s bedlam, wish they didn’t overlap these things.
it’s on FoxSW as well….sucks both games being on at the same time
Men starting good.
Spangler is a tapping machine.
Yes he is…with his eyes closed.
ISU is looking like the lug nuts are loose.
000ps!
Looks like they found the lug wrench.
losing a 20 pt lead in 3 minutes is extremely hard to do
Looked pretty easy to me.
Big XII refs are the worst, FB and BB. They are bandwagon whistle blowers, when the momentum switches so do they.
new coaches but the same flawed athletes…………………the ‘new’ will wear off as the players get acclimated to the strengths/weaknesses/ biases of the hires. How well the new hires impact the squad won’t be known till the fall ; however, how well the coaches handle the likely beat down by Tennessee in Knoxville ( probably by 30 pts or more) and help the team regain its self confidence before the RRS inn Dallas will be telling….This upcoming season is fraught with tough road games against tough teams so how well the team holds together in the face of a 4-8, 5-7, 6-6, 7-5 type season will be telling about the squad staying the course or imploding and that, likewise, will define the coaches impact on the team as well as Bob’s belated decision to redirect the staff and change the course of his program….we’ll know so much more by Thanksgiving 2015………..
Haha trolling hardcore here