Open Post | Weekend, Jun. 19th – 21st (UPDATE Fri., 1:41 pm)

Image of Tramonda Moore via Scout.com

Tramonda Moore: Last night Oklahoma offered 2016 OL Tramonda Moore (6’6″ 330 – Oklahoma City, OK) out of John Marshall. Moore is a guy Alex discovered about two months ago (here), and we were all really impressed with his size and athleticism. To me, Moore and Tyler Brown were the two in-state OL both in-state programs should go after. Both Moore and Brown are raw prospects, but in my estimation when it comes to a combination of length, fluidity throughout the lower body, initial burst, and snap in the hips, they are about as good as it gets in offensive linemen.

Moore also picked up an Ok State offer last week if you weren’t already aware. When I had a chance to speak with Moore, I asked if a commitment was at all imminent. He said the current plan is to “take a little time” before making a decision. It may also be worth noting Moore’s head coach over at John Marshall is former Oklahoma State player, Rashaun Woods. Not sure just yet how, if at all, that may factor into Moore’s decision. – (Super K)

Bryce Youngquist: For a while now OU has been sitting in the Top 5 for talented 2016 linebacker Bryce Youngquist (Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Youngquist is a prospect I am personally very high on, and I previously offered some notes about his game here.

Yesterday, Youngquist let me know he will finally make his trip out to Oklahoma next week. During the trip, he is planning to visit OU, Wisconsin, Illinois & Northwestern.

In a recent conversation I had with Youngquist, he told me he was very high on Oregon right now. He said he loved his visit there and it sounds like if he had to pick right now, that’s where he would go. This, despite the fact his mom ran track at Arizona State.

But the Sooners will still have their chance to turn his head on this upcoming visit. He’s likely going to leave the state of California wherever he eventually winds up committing, so this is a battle that can definitely still be won. – (Super K)

Team News: Checked with a couple sources on the young linebackers and one name I keep hearing over and over is Curtis Bolton. I have been told by two separate sources now that Bolton can ‘really run’ and is having ‘a great summer.’

I also asked about Ricky DeBerry and Arthur McGinnis as well. Was told DeBerry has not been cleared just yet (as of yesterday) since he arrived late. So I’d expect him to be good to go next week. Also told McGinnis hasn’t been able to run or participate in much thus far, other than weight lifting, due to some kind of minor (key word) lower body issue. But again, just to be clear, based on what I was told it sounded very minor, so I’d expect him to be good to go here soon. – (Super K)

– UPDATE (Fri., 11:12 am): OU has offered 2017 WR Jhamon Ausbon (6’4″ 214 – Bellaire, TX).

-UPDATE (Fri., 1:41 pm):

 

324 Comments

  • Charles Flood says:

    first!!!! BOOMER!!!!

  • Jordan Esco says:

    update added

  • Randy says:

    I like Bolton the fact that he is playing inside is still a pleasant surprise him and Tay Evans both impressed me in the Spring game. I hope both McGinnis and DeBerry redshirt. I guess special teams would be ok, but sometimes seems like a wasted year.

    • SoonerfanTU says:

      Agreed. Been high on Bolton since he signed. Gut feeling, he is going to be a good player for us.

      • Randy says:

        DeBerry has the same film pretty much, but Bolton seems to have those quicker feet and moves better but still makes wonder if they try DeBerry inside.

      • Cam says:

        Something about a LB named Curtis gives me high hopes.

    • KJ1123 says:

      I honestly dont think McGinnis and Deberry will play this year. It would be way more beneficial if they sit in my opinion.

      • EasTex says:

        If they earn their way onto the field, it bodes well for the defense.

        • soonerthunder says:

          yep, likely it means they are better than Bolton and others

          • EasTex says:

            Not only that, if the offense is as productive as many of us expect it to be, depth on the D will be critical.

          • Exiled In Ohio says:

            Great point! Short drives (whether score or punt) makes for more series that the D will have to play, with less rest in between.

          • EasTex says:

            Exactly.
            I actually watched the fourth quarter of the toads and bears. By then the toad defense(with an excellent starting 11) was completely gassed, but they had no depth on D and got blasted.

        • KJ1123 says:

          Most definitely, if they are good enough to play their first year then by all means….I just dont think they are, but we’ll see. I think the WRs, DBs, OL, and maybe one DL will see time this year.

          • EasTex says:

            If the offense scores quickly and often, having two of everything on defense that can play well is essential.

        • Randy says:

          I would think the opposite if we need freshman LBs to play we are in trouble. If they earn back up time in blowouts maybe then. But redshirting them still sounds better to me.

          • Mr. Jones says:

            Think it could go either way, just depends on each specific circumstance. Are they too good not to play as freshmen or do we need them to play because the current LB’s aren’t good enough.

      • Super K says:

        Agree.

      • Jason Vos says:

        Deberry could play just because he is a rusher, and you cant go wrong with using pass rushers. But McGinnis will likely sit for the year

  • Sooner Ray says:

    Love the team news section of these posts.

  • KJ1123 says:

    5th!!!!!!!!!!!

  • EasTex says:

    Ausbon was a sophomore in this video?
    Someone needs to check his birth certificate, it can’t be possible for such a young man to be so big, fast and fluid.

  • L'Carpetron Dookmarriot says:

    I see what you all are doing here. We love the updates the most. Therefore, create an Open Post just to update it and work us into a froth.

  • SamSooner says:

    Tramonda Moore is a violent blocker. He reminds me of Jamaal Brown. He wants to beat you down mentally and physically. If you let the former happen, you might not make it through the first half because this kid doesn’t stop coming at people.

  • EasTex says:

    Love the team notes, Super K. Nuggets of knowledge.
    The only thing I can think of now(being an old lineman) is the fact that the OL doesn’t get any work on the field with 7on7. While conditioning and classroom work is important, what the OL will be facing this coming year is ominous.
    First of all, lots of new faces and even with the old faces it is a new offense. Defenses will be blitzing much more, they always do Air Raid offenses and inexperienced OLs.
    Summer camp can’t get here soon enough so the big boys can get the work they will need to make the offense work.

  • Jason Vos says:

    Jordan Evans getting a lot of national attention as a LB. I think it will be him and Shannon starting with Alexander as the back up.

    Anytime a previous starter is most likely gonna come off the bench, you know depth has improved in that position

    • Daryl says:

      I am not saying I disagree but I don’t u defer and why Evans is getting so much attention. Alexander was a freshman all American and when he played with Shannon they played very well together. Last year was Rvans first year and I do t think he played poorly but I wouldn’t say it was good either. All that to say I have see. More good from Alexander than from Evans. So my view is if we are a 3/4 it will be striker and bond on outside with Alexander and Shannon in middle.

      • Cam says:

        I agree, but I think we’re in the minority. Alexander seems pretty polished to me, but Evans has a lot of growing to do.

      • John Garner says:

        Forgot about Dom. Duh! Yes Dom and Shannon would be impenetrable.

      • Jason Vos says:

        Easy Evans is bigger, stronger, faster & better in coverage

        Evans played his first year, how many LB’s dominate their first year? Even Striker didn’t do much his first year. Expect big things from Evans this year

        • EasTex says:

          Sure makes it tougher to complete passes over him or Tay Evans in the middle.

          • JD says:

            Yep…Tay caused an int in the SG

          • EasTex says:

            And Jordan had at least one and caused another in game action last year.

          • EasTex says:

            Oh and stay away from IH-35 today.

          • JD says:

            I had to take 35 yesterday evening and was fine…Caddo was up to the railing…pretty freaking crazy…did you see the skunk riding on the floating round bale lol…wasn’t mine lol..got mine in the barn…creek made it just up to the barn but going down now

          • JD says:

            Go check out Meteorologist Brad Sowder’s Facebook page…he has the vid of the skunk

          • EasTex says:

            Not that, the rock slide on I-35 near Ardmore.

          • JD says:

            oh..yeah 35 north bound is closed thru the Arbuckles…I’m a few miles south of that w no plans to head north…sounds like the red river 35 bridge will stay open…I’m staying in town this weekend for Kooterfest anyways …3p-10p at red dirt brew house..come on

          • EasTex says:

            Have fun.
            It’s Father’s Day weekend, I ain’t going nowhere.

          • paganpink says:

            There are sections of the Arbuckles where you can tell by looking at te he layers that even though it’s a topographical dome, it started as a structural basin. It is an OLD mountain range when you see valleys become hills. We took a field trip in a geology class I took at OU. The only geology class I have ever taken I might add! And yes, I know everyone is fascinated by my trivia, heh heh. OH! Also tombstone topography- where the rocks end up looking like grave markers is quite rare and very apparent there as well. You’re welcome!

          • JD says:

            I knew these things but thanks for the trivia hehe

        • Daryl says:

          Ya I agree but that his what I am saying. If you go back and look at Doms numbers his first year they were pretty sick. So again I think Evans is a better athlete but I have not seen him be a better LB yet. But I am no means an expert just my thoughts. Either way LB has potential to be strong a deep position this year.

      • JD says:

        Dom has been set back with a wrist injury over the winterspring…Jordan has past him physically and he along with Tay and Curtis got a lot of reps this spring…I just don’t see Dom keeping his spot between those three and Shannon coming back…good for depth of our backer group

    • JB says:

      The guy I expect to the most improvement from is Devante Bond

  • bloodwrk says:

    Anybody remember Trey Lealaimatafao? former ou recruit, now an LSU player. Well he was arrested this morning for assault and robbery plus he apparently struck a female. Crazy

    • Clint Lenard says:

      From reading the report last night it sounds like he’s a real POS. Tried robbing a concussed dude and then punched the guys girlfriend when she tried to stop him. Another scumbag.

    • JB says:

      I never could read that guy’s last name without thinking “LMFAO”

    • Sooner 4Ever says:

      Any truth to the rumor that the Daily Jokelahoman sent their entire reporting staff to Baton Rouge to cover the story?

  • BleedCrimson says:

    G-Day minus 78

  • John Garner says:

    Geez, Tremonda reminds me of Michael Oher in the move “The Blindside”. Why did we wait so long to offer?

  • Sooner 4Ever says:

    Fiftieth! SOONER!!!

  • Doobie74OU says:

    You know it is goin to be a great day when the 2nd comment on the Open Post is from good ol Jordan saying “Update Added!”

    • Exiled In Ohio says:

      Well, not all updates are positive. Some read like “:X just committed to ….”

  • Zack says:

    I’m surprised brown and Frederick haven’t been offered. I say take the 4 instate OL and Parker B. and call it a day.

    • Jordan Esco says:

      With the Roberson commit, Frederick may not wind up getting an OU offer.

      • Stephen Dale says:

        according to a Bleacher Report today, Boudreaux’s favorites are Clemson & Notre Damn with Florida 3rd & OU 4th……….if BR is correct, Boudreaux won’t be headed to Norman………………..

        • Jordan Esco says:

          I stopped reading at Bleacher Report

        • Zack says:

          Well based on br track record, I’m saying Boudreaux is an OU lock. Thanks for the heads up.

        • Malicong says:

          Thanks! I was needing some unwarranted negativity today. Actually the odds they gave were 2-1 ND, 3-1 Clemson, 4-1 Oklahoma, 5-1 Florida, and 8-1 Ga Southern, so in this exercise they were 3rd. They gave those odds based solely on 247 Crystal Ball projections (which mean next to nothing), not on info from Boudreaux.

          • Stephen Dale says:

            Malicong—-would agree with any crystal ball projection……just reporting what BR printed……

          • Sooner 4Ever says:

            You mean “Misreporting” what BR said… since based on the odds given, OU was 3rd, ahead of Florida, not 4th.

          • Malicong says:

            Except you didn’t. You misrepresented what they said as Boudreaux himself was saying OU is fourth in his top 5 in an attempt to make OU look bad (misquoting the report in the process as well). Instead of seeing that OU was a 4-1 chance to land a coveted prospect from half-way across the country, you took it as OU isn’t a lock 9 months before NSD and it is a complete failure. I am a self-professed sunshine pumper, but I do appreciate a counterperspective when it is constructive and relevant. We get you don’t like the program right now and they don’t do anything right in your eyes, but the act is getting old. People don’t log on to TFB for the daily Negativity Forecast from Stephen Dale.

          • thill says:

            “People don’t log on to TFB for the daily Negativity Forecast from Stephen Dale.”
            Wait a sec I do. It makes me appreciate my life so much more.

          • Stephen Dale says:

            thank you, Thill………

          • ccmosaic says:

            No you did not. You purposely put OU at 4th and the article had them at 3rd. Nice try though.

        • John Garner says:

          BR is never correct. Basing their projection on a 247 report which means they’re just guessing.

        • D Hunter Sanchez says:

          You always assume OU is the last place any talented recruit will want to come to. Do you know the recruiting rankings have OU as a consistent top 15 program?

          Pardon my language (TFB), but…Dale, you sure make Norman out to be a shit-whole. Stop comparing OU now to the King’s Sooners. I don’t think Barry would be able to recruit the way he was able to in 70’s and 80’s.

          • SamSooner says:

            D, it’s so natural to him he’s probably not aware of it. He-who-must-not-be-named thinks he’s being positive. There’s no winning with that one.

          • D Hunter Sanchez says:

            Okay. I guess I should stop replying. I am not a rose-colored glasses fan, but the reality is young high school players need to know that OU develops pros and does not take a back seat to the Bama, USC, OSU etc when it comes to preparing players for the league. This is a top 5 program.

          • Stephen Dale says:

            the little 12-2 ranks 5th ( behind the other Power-5 conferences ) in providing talent for the NFL…..the recent draft was no exception..

          • ccmosaic says:

            Sorry not true. NFL says we are their O line pipeline. We also have place d a couple stud running back in the leave recently with a couple more headed that way in two or three years.

          • D Hunter Sanchez says:

            My last dialogue with Stephen. Just this last draft OU tied Bama with 6 drafted players. What do you want from OU?

          • SamSooner says:

            Exactly.

          • Stephen Dale says:

            D hunter………….never said anything about Norman. spent 15 yrs in that city and got my bachelors degree from OU….I will say the location of the university –and every other town / city in the conference other than Austin TX—does little to attract the elite talent now flowing to other conferences…….that is the reality of 2015 when comparing Barry’s recruiting to Bob’s……I agree, everything about recruiting is different than in the 1970’s / 80’s……the way people view the conference, the TV exposure, the density of population, beaches, mountains, winning games , etc—-a lot of factors…….

          • D Hunter Sanchez says:

            Granted that Ames, Norman and Stoolwater etc…are not Los Angeles, Austin, etc…but Tuscalosa, Columbus, and wherever FSU plays aren’t much better. I disagree about talent flowing away from the Big 12. This past recruiting cycle OU achieved a higher average star ranking than in years past. So, no, at least talent is not flowing away from OU.

          • paganpink says:

            We’re in the middle of the country and certainly a LOT of folks would never want to live in a place like Florida. It’s like a third world country transported to America with crazy amounts of crime and humidity. I spent 3 months there on assignment in the Miami area and didn’t like the rude people, the arrogant gold chain wearing Cubans who think they’re better then everyone else, and store clerks who expected me to speak Spanish. The ocean is very warm so it’s a nice place to visit.

          • Sooner born, Sooner bred says:

            You’re right, recruiting now is a whole different animal. Scholarship limitations being the biggest obstacle. That said though, I would never bet against Barry Switzer.

        • OohRah Mama says:

          Well, by golly, then, let’s just pull PB’s offer. Let’s just assume we’ll never break better than 8-5. Matter of fact, let’s just cancel the program because Bleacher Report tells you so. Honey, don’t exactly know what you need but your chin’s getting road rash from constantly dragging the ground. Lighten up and smile, Francis. You’re worrying yourself into an early grave. It’s old.

      • Zack says:

        Could Frederick play center or am I thinking of someone else? I know Alvarez is in line for center in 2016 but didn’t we burn his RS just like darlingtons for no reason?

        • Stephen Dale says:

          I think you are entirely correct about Alvarez & Darlington……….

        • j l says:

          What happened to dalton? I thought he was slated to take over the center spot when he came in.

          • Zack says:

            You may be right. I haven’t heard much about dalton

          • j l says:

            Probably not a good sign for his chances if we haven’t heard anything about him.

          • Sooner 76 says:

            Dalton and Alvarez both played guard in the spring. Alvarez played very little to justify burning his RS. He didn’t even play ST.

            The transfer walkon Erick Wren held the 2nd team center spot and looked pretty good in the spring.

  • Randy says:

    Funny, seems like we have good LBs now. But if we don’t get Youngquist this yr or Draper next I am sure the Kish must go chant will follow.

    • JB says:

      Um…when did our LBs become good? They weren’t very good laat year. We have little depth unless we go back to a 4 man front and avoid the injury bug for the whole season.

      • JD says:

        You said last year…we’re talking about this year..I get that you’re a “wait and see” guy (and that’s alright)…all reports suggest the young guys are growing up and doing pretty good…they looked good in the SG as well…we’re on the up and up…cheers….edit…depth is fine considering we have 3 guys for the “striker” spot and only two other positions to fill

        • JB says:

          Yes, it must be proven to me first. Our defense was so awful last year that I’m having a hard time picturing any scenario where our D is suddenly a strength or even competent. I hope I’m wrong, but I think we fired the wrong 2 coaches. With Riley & Simmons on staff, I expect our best defense will be our offense scoring 50 points a game. Sorry to be Debbie Downer but last year’s repeated failures took a lot out of me. So much so that I didn’t renew my season tickets for a 25th season, dating back to my freshman year at OU.

          • JD says:

            I will leave you to your suffering…sad that you give up season tickets for one bad season…I’m sure another feller was happy to get those tickets

          • Boom says:

            Hes always a debbie downer. Wehad 3 freshman playing in the secondary that were learning on the job. We have a new DB coach and seems like everyone is pumped. Offense feeds of defense and vice versa. That said, if we kept JH & Norvell, it’s a debbie downer for the D. New guys on offense, LBs solid and secondary that should be better. I’m excited. Also, I’m sure the folks who sat next to him are excited he left.

          • JD says:

            I’m excited too…I’m prob one of the view that think we can make a playoff run

          • Randy says:

            It’s not the LBs has been the performance and depth of the secondary last yr and this year.

          • ccmosaic says:

            Our secondary was awful last year. The D line was good (not great) and the LB crew was good (not great). Where the LB crew broke down was in their drops and depth on pass coverage. That will not happen this year I promise.
            Our problem last year was a very young secondary and a very scared DC along with an outdated secondary coach.

        • Sooner 76 says:

          Shannon is back as well and that’s big.

          The LBers were a little light last year, but that seems to have been cured. Shannon and a much bigger Evans should do a great job on the inside. At the OLB slots, Striker will be Striker and in the 4 LBer set, Bond or Obo will be on the other side.

          What’s not to like?

          • JD says:

            Your asking the wrong guy lol…throw in Bolton and Tay and I think we have nice depth all around really

  • jmac says:

    Tramanda Moore (sp): When you guys first posted his film (back when), my first thoughts were “it’s like getting hit by a truck”. Kid is just so massive and moves his feet so well. Would really like for coach B to get that kid – so much upside. Really good find (back when) and kudos to you guys for finding and publicizing those kids.

  • Jeremy Phillips says:

    Baker sure seems to have taken a leadership roll on this team..

    • cush creekmont says:

      It looks like he has. His statement was well-stated. I’m sure the overwhelming majority of Americans concur with him – I sure do.

      • Drew says:

        What’d he say?

        Edit: Nvm, saw the update. Well stated indeed.

      • Steve-O says:

        If racism is taught, where did the first racist come from? Turtles all the way down?

        Makes more sense to me that racism is an outgrowth of a tribal instinct that human beings have, and that people need to use reason to overcome their baser instincts.

    • Jeremy Phillips says:

      Viney seems to be cranking out these videos.. Is he a recruiting coordinator by title & i missed it?

    • thill says:

      Love seeing Viney openly pumping us….wish we knew how they plan to keep him around!

  • Jason Vos says:

    We need to offer Tyler Brown, he said he is an OU fan

  • Jason Vos says:

    I like the face that Curtis Bolton is a pass rush specialist also.

    We need someone that can rush consistently from the ILB position, so that we are not as predictable in our blitzes

  • Sooner 4Ever says:

    Did Jhamon Ausbon get held back in school 3 times? That is one big, athletically mature 15 year old sophomore. Very impressive looking young athlete.

  • Matt says:

    Remember when we had defensive backs that ran 4.7 and 4.8
    (Marcus Walker, Lendy Holmes, Nic Harris) and played better pass D than we have
    the past few years? We’ve had safeties and corners running 4.5 or better lately
    and still can’t cover

    • SoonerinLondon says:

      Bring back BV!

    • JD says:

      Lendy could carry his pads…sprinters speed and football speed aren’t the same thing and being able to carry your pads and not lose speed is another

      • Sooner 4Ever says:

        Michael Irvin says “Hi.” Word around Dallas was early in his career he ran 3 straight 40s at something like 4.59 in shorts and a tshirt. Put on full pads and ran 3 straight 4.59 40s.

    • William Ryan says:

      I agree with you on that but these guys are young with the incoming freshman this year and a new dB coach and having everybody in the same room hopefully we can see the results on the field

  • Super Keith says:

    I’m almost positive I saw Moore at the OU/Tennessee game last year. He had his JMHS jacket on (that’s my alma mater, so that’s why it stood out to me), and was waiting in front of the Switzer Center (and went inside later). That could be a good sign. If it wasn’t Moore, I don’t know who else it would be, since it was a really tall kid in a JMHS letter jacket…unless there’s someone else that we’re looking at from JM.

    • SamSooner says:

      He’s a beast.

      Given the number of offensive lineman OU has put in the pros, he really needs to come to OU. The line that we have on campus are outstanding. Once they’re coached up by Coach B., are going to attract a lot of NFL scouts. That’s going to be a lot of visibility for Moore.

  • Matt says:

    is Sterling fully recovered?

    • WOW! What river is that?

      • Sooner Ray says:

        Red River.

        • Stephen Dale says:

          that’s what 11 plus inches of rain in a 24 hr period of time upstream gets you—–a flood of historical magnitude….somewhat surprised the bridge did not collapse as others crossing the Red River between Okla-Tx have done in the past……have to agree with SoonerBred4ever—–a tense and dangerous situation……….

      • Brien Brown says:

        UM UM UM seriously it said in the picture and the fact it is RED mean you know. Are you a Texas fan trolling lol jkjk had to bust your chops man!!!

      • Patvan says:

        Red river

    • rphokc says:

      good grief………been across that innumerable times……..wonder about the weight of the water, speed of current so high on the structure and what it can take…….that’s quite a force hitting it…….there’s also a rail bridge just out of the pic up stream

      • hOUligan says:

        Same. Born and raised, lived my 1st 25 years there and never saw anything remotely approaching that. Stunned.

    • Boom says:

      went over it yesterday heading to Norman for a wedding. Gotta say, i was scared it would break at any minute.

      • rphokc says:

        good thing the triple X adult, texas welcome store is on hi ground…….lol

      • Sooner Ray says:

        I would NOT drive across that…….unless I was headed North, might be worth the risk then.

    • Jeremy Phillips says:

      That looks safe..

    • EasTex says:

      It has peaked at a record level, 42 feet. The previous record was 40 in 1987.

    • soonerbred4ever says:

      I drove over it a 2:00pm today and it was above the bottom of the bridge. You couldn’t have driven a pin in my butt with a sledge hammer! I came back over at 6 and it had dropped about 6″. I could at least see the bottom edge of the bridge.

  • BoomerDave says:

    Is it just me or does the board seem more kind and gentle now that Levi Draper has gotten his offer? That’s a good thing IMO.

  • ccmosaic says:

    Amen Baker. Amen!

  • William Ryan says:

    The kid from Hollis looks good on film as well possibly one of the best oline class we seen in the state in years.

  • OceanDescender says:

    What Baker posted needs to be shouted from every mountain top on the planet until the message starts to sink in.

  • EasTex says:

    To all the Dad’s here.
    https://youtu.be/QTfwbtVVtAY

    • Zack says:

      I think OU will be favored to win. I haven’t looked but I think the early line should be at least 3 1/2. Vegas loves OU which tells me the public bets OU more than we would think. And I doubt we will look bad against the zips.

      • Brien Brown says:

        I believe and I say believe cause I could be wrong I think very early reports are that the Vols are a 3.5 favorite right now. For what it’s worth at least

      • hOUligan says:

        @Jordan_Esco: w/ the requisite 5Dimes qualifier, some super early #Sooners lines: (-29.5) vs. Akron, (+3) @ Tenn, (-26.5) vs. Tulsa, (-9.5) vs. WVU

        • Zack says:

          I think that will change but maybe I’m wrong. To me it should be a pick em which is probably why tenn is plus 3. Maybe the shine has worn off of OU enough in Vegas

          • hOUligan says:

            Not familiar wth Vegas but seems I read 3 pts given for home field right off the top. So basically a ‘pick’.

  • BleedCrimson says:

    With 77 days to go, here is one of my favorite games of Sooner Magic. Lott, Peacock, Simms, and Ewe just to name a few greats. I remember watching Peacock drop the ball going into the pile, and chasing the bounce and behold, bounced right back up to him.
    https://youtu.be/01qIrdfWlAs

    • D Hunter Sanchez says:

      Thomas Lott said we fumbled 10 times should have hung half a hundred on those boys. Darryl Hunt crushed the QB…can we get a LB who drives the ball carriers back?

  • Brien Brown says:

    So just throwing out there that I think everyone has their wish list of recruits that OU lands this year. I may be missing out on a few names reports or if any of the following kids are names OU has really offered or if we have a legit chance at but just asking what’s up with Willie Allen OL prospect from LA, Rashard Lawrence DT prospect from LA, McTelvin Agim DE prospect from AR, Brandon Jones great OU name btw S prospect from TX, Keion Joyner OLB prospect from NC, Deontay Anderson S prospect from TX, and Michael Divinity OLB prospect from LA. Mean anything on these kids as they all look like studs to me or is there any real shot at them? People have been high on Whaley, C. Kelly, Youngquist, Boudreaux, Dickson and Jackson oh and Mayden and rightfully so but, any other names I am missing I should take a look at? my wish list is currently Lawrence, Jones, Joyner, Whaley, Youngquist, Divinity, Boudreaux, Mayden, C. Kelly, Eboh S from TX, Bledsoe DE from KS, McDoom WR from FL. I kept it to these 12 cause we currently have 7 so if we signed these 12 with the 7 we have committed it would be an impressive haul. People would forget missing out on LB’s this year if they could land, Kelly, Youngquist, Joyner, and Divinity they look as good if not better than the guys we missed out on this year IMO.Jones, Mayden, and Eboh would be 3 DB’s to go along with Chandler considering they would take 4 this class as I know numbers suggested 3. Bledsoe and Lawrence would go with JMT to make a nice DL class considering they don’t use JMT as a OLB. Hardy, Parker, and McDoom would be great replacements for the guys we lose this year. Mittermeier, Boudreaux, and Roberson would be solid OL to add, def would like to add probably a 4th though last years haul was nice. Then Whaley and Kendall setup your backfield nicely for years to come. Sorry was bored and this was my list of guys that I feel would make this a fun class to watch for years to come that would mesh nicely with the incoming guys. Have a great fathers day weekend friends.

    • eastoksooner says:

      I’m pretty sure Agim has committed to Arkansas

      • hOUligan says:

        247 crystal ball points to Ark but no commit. With Monty, OU had a good shot at him and Lawrence and a better shot at Xavier Kelly and Bledsoe. Small chance now.

    • hOUligan says:

      IMO, with OUr stable of RBs, will have a better shot at a top back next year. Boudreaux in my top 3, but <50% chance. OU in on several ILB/OLB prospects like D. Jackson, C. Kelly C. Bundage and ones you mentioned. Think that's OUr best shot at some top players on OUr board. DE to a lesser extent. Might get a WR (Duvernay, Williams), CB and S you mentioned. Good year to take some OK kids. Like K has been saying, a bit 'raw' but could be good players in a couple of years.

      • Brien Brown says:

        I agree, but feel the talent in OK is on the OLine and at WR mainly I know Bundage is a LB recruit but I rather, Kelly, Jackson, Joyner, Divinity, or Youngquist over him just IMO. The RB comment I can see and agree with but, also you can never have too many RB’s again IMO. Also Boudreaux is def a must get in my eyes he would be the anchor of the OL for many years and a great building block. Have your center piece in Kendall, Boudreaux, and a kid like Duvernay at WR could be your center pieces on O, an don D Kelly and another one of the before mentioned LBS and a kid like Mayden or Jones could be the center pieces on the D. But I think this years DB’s could be very special and I think DeBerry and McGinnis will be studs.

  • Stephen says:

    Just ran into Arthur McGinnis, can confirm he is a monster sized human.

  • D Hunter Sanchez says:

    Bored. Here’s my list of the greatest FB’s in that I’ve seen play in OU history. Stanley Wilson, Trey Millard, Kenny King, Aaron Ripkowski, Lydell Carr.

    • John Garner says:

      Given our history, there’s a bunch who could have been mentioned but to have left off Joe Washington was sacrilegious. 🙂

      • D Hunter Sanchez says:

        Ah, Little Joe never played Fullback. My list is fullbacks. Apology accepted.

        • John Garner says:

          Whoops! I saw FB and thought football players. Not Fullbacks. I really braincramped on that one.

    • SoonerinLondon says:

      Waymon Clark has to be number one. Also the meanest and perhaps the one with the most jail time.

      Edit:

      Just found this:

      Switzer tales: Waymon Clark

      by Berry Tramel Modified: March 27, 2013 at 3:20 pm • Published: May 15, 2010

      Waymon Clark hasn’t played played football for OU in 37 years, and Clark is mostly remembered as the wild man who got kicked off the team in 1974 and has spent most of his life in Texas prisons and mental rehabilitation wards.

      Barry Switzer still bittersweetly recalls how Clark got in trouble for stealing as a Sooner. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to pay for the item; he just didn’t want to stand in line to do it. Some have characterized Clark as criminally insane. I know at the least, he is a tragic figure in OU football history.

      But grim expressions turn to smiles when the subject turns to football. Those who remember Clark remain amazed at the ballplayer he was.

      Switzer recruited Clark out of junior college, where he was sort of a reverse Lucious Selmon. Clark was a defensive lineman who belonged at fullback. Clark’s juco coach told Switzer that if he put Clark at fullback, he’d never put him back.

      Switzer assistant coach Gene Hochevar recalled the first play in practice that Clark ran the ball. “Everybody on the whole team’s on him,” Hochevar said. “He’s dragging them.”

      Clark rushed for 1,014 yards in 1973, joining Joe Washington as 1,000-yard rushers on Switzer’s first team.

      Clark was an intimidating force. In August 1974, before Clark was booted from the squad, Elvis Peacock was a freshman halfback. They were in the same backfield for a practice drill, when Peacock went the wrong way.

      Peacock still remembers the conversation: “Look freshman,” Clark told him, “When I’m getting the ball and we’re running the lead play, you get that defensive end.”

      Said Switzer, “He got their attention more than Galen Hall did.”

      Clark stayed in hot water with his teammates. He once angered Gary Baccus, a tough-as-nails defensive end. Baccus told Hall, the offensive coordinator, to run the fullback stunt. Baccus wanted a piece of Clark.

      Switzer assistant coach Gene Hochevar recalled the scene. “Run it again,” Baccus said after the first play. “Run it again,” he repeated. After the third collision with Clark, Baccus said, “That’s enough.”

      The Switzer Era began with a road game at Baylor, in September 1973. Tim Welch, nicknamed We-We, started at fullback. Clark entered the game and reeled off a 50-yard run.

      “Everybody on the sidelines was going, ‘We-We, where you going to play?’” Hochevar laughed.

      • D Hunter Sanchez says:

        Forgot about him. With Pruitt and Mildren. I chose Wilson because he finished 4th in all-time rushing when he graduated.

        • SoonerinLondon says:

          My favorite Clark story was the one Steve Davis told about how they had marched down the field without giving him the ball, play after play they faked to him. Galen Hall called for another fake and Clark told Davis in the huddle “if you don’t give it to me, I’ll kill you.” Davis decided he was more afraid of Clark than Galen Hall and gave the ball to him.

          I’ve been really lucky to see great Sooner football. My freshman year was 1973, Switzer’s rookie season. I was 18, so started driving in 1971 and began to attend games regularly that year.

          I didn’t miss more than a handful of games from 1971 until 1980. I went back to school for a graduate degree from 1985-1987, so I was really lucky to see all of The King’s great teams.

          Since then, I’ve lived all over the US, in Brazil, in London, in Hong Kong, but I still made it back for several games each year. I now live in Florida and fly back for every game. Gotta support the Sooners…especially now, when they need it the most.

    • Brien Brown says:

      My all time favorite FB is JD Runnels he was the start of the hybrid FB for us Fazade was more a FB then a RB as well. Just throwing in some names.

  • Jeremy Phillips says:

    Apparently it’s getting out on Twitter that BBJ was killed in a motorcycle accident today.. Man, life is short.. Prayers for the family & friends…

  • Stephen Dale says:

    tragic news about BBJ …….occurred in OKC this afternoon…..

  • rphokc says:

    ……http://kfor.com/

    ……..dok says motrocycle crash

    …….man, didn’t know him personally but if you listened to him for any length of time on air he sounded and acted like a jovial, friendly person just like his father

  • Jeff says:

    RIP BBJ

  • Stephen says:

    Sad news about BBJ, was always exciting to listen to.

  • Zack says:

    RIP BBJ. Life is too short

    • Zack says:

      JD is one of my favorite Sooners. I’ve ran into him a few times at bars and the guy always takes time to talk to fans.

      • Cory Reedy says:

        Yep, met him at Lake Tenkiller one 4th of July weekend. He wasn’t partying like the few others he was with. Just chilling. Talked to me for about 15 minutes about OU football. Cool cat.

    • Jeremy Phillips says:

      JD is a dude that you can tell, loved being a Sooner.. & he love’s it still every day.. Even in bad times, always has positive things to say…

  • Boomer4life says:

    Rip…BBJ! So sad…

  • trusoonerA53 says:

    Wow BBJ you will be missed

  • OohRah Mama says:

    Oh no, I’m just hearing about BBJr. I’m stunned. May God hold all who love him gently in the palms of His loving hands.

  • BleedCrimson says:

    Sorry to hear about BBJ, prayers for him and his family.

  • BleedCrimson says:

    Happy Fathers day
    G-Day minus 76
    Dr. Death

  • 47 Straight OU Know says:

    It doesn’t matter what side your on. When something like this happens we all come together to mourn the loss of a great one. RIP BBJ.

    • EasTex says:

      All I can think about is how his family is suffering right now.

      • 47 Straight OU Know says:

        They definatley need prayers from everyone right now. I ride so it hit close to home, it doesn’t matter how safe you try to be there is always dangers out there.

        • EasTex says:

          I rode from the age of 10 until a few years ago when I sold my last bike. Still plan to ride in the future.
          Nothing can save you from a scum bag driver, though.

          • 47 Straight OU Know says:

            Absolutely, me and my wife were riding last night and there was a drunk person in front of us on the highway doing45-50 miles per hour swerving all over the place. Hate to assume but by the looks of the vehicle very seriously doubt they were driving legally.

          • EasTex says:

            I see that crap, I call it in.
            Too many innocent lives are destroyed by scum bags.

  • kt-raida says:

    havent seen it posted here but along with rip to BBJ My condolences to the families of the 9 people killed in Charleston,SC.

  • Cush Creekmont says:

    R I P BBJ.

  • EasTex says:

    Not only is it Father’s Day, as of now(12:38p.m. EDT) it is officially the start of Summer.

  • SamSooner says:

    Happy Father’s Day, TFB Family.

  • trusoonerA53 says:

    HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL DAD’S IN SOONER NATION. RIP BBJ. FOOD for thought if any time you think you see a drunk driver please, please, please report it. Here’s why, someone maybe having medical issue’s ie… Heart attack, diabetic on set for the first time or just a diabetic attack, seizure, choking, blindness happened to me had to stop safely as I could until help came, anxiety attack or anything not covered. It’s really important to save lives. Thank you TFB for everything you all do, especially to the new editions that where born this year. I promise you THE SOONER NATION DAD’S are praying for you.

    • SoonerGoneEast says:

      I was hit by a drunk driver about 14 years ago. He was so drunk he could barely stand, and if that wasn’t enough, he was running off at the mouth. I listened to all I was going to listen to and went after him. My wife and several bystanders kept us apart.

      After the cops arrived he became even more unruly. They gave him a breathalyzer but he didn’t have any alcohol in his system. Although he exhibited the signs of a drunk driver, he was actually suffering from a brain aneurism. He went into a coma shortly afterwards.

      He eventually came out of his coma, but I haven’t heard anything since. I shudder to think what may have happened had I gotten ahold of him. It’s doubtful he would have survived the fight and I would likely be in prison still today.

  • Rick says:

    Lots of my work takes me through the south, Florida, N. and S. Carolina, Georgia, etc. I was on my way to deliver this morning at a military base in the south. Nearly every Church I passed this morning had at least 1 law enforcement vehicle at or near the entrance of the Church. Not that I care that the officer is there, I just think it is a sad state when one nut case can demand so much attention through a malicious act, that dozens of law enforcement people are tied up so folks can Worship on Father’s day. My prayers goes out today to the families of the murdered people in S. Charleston this morning.

    • RocketCitySooner says:

      You sure the police were not there to direct traffic? Most of the churches here in North Alabama will have police present on Sunday morning to direct traffic.

      • Rick says:

        Could have been, I suppose, but, these were all small churches in small communities on non-busy highways. My assumption was as stated, not like at home in a busy community where dozens of cars are getting out into heavy traffic.

  • Robertson / Robertson 2016 says:

    Faith, family, and football. A big thanks to all you Sooner dudes who sacrifice for your families. Feeling the love from my babies. A couple of months and I’ll have them under my arms in jerseys, waiting for kickoff.

  • BleedCrimson says:

    G-Day minus 75
    All American: Terry Crouch