Sooners News Daily 7.26.16
Posted on: July 26, 2016
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Know your nonconference opponent: Houston https://t.co/ksm8bCXL0E
— ESPN Big 12 (@ESPN_Big12) July 25, 2016
Ranking the Big 12's running back tandems for 2016: @OU_Football has quite the dynamic duo. https://t.co/rXeGsRFnnW pic.twitter.com/r5Y2dNIlSu
— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) July 25, 2016
Oh, you don’t say.
#Oklahoma now has more commitments from the state of Texas than the #Longhorns have total pledges. Lamb the latest. pic.twitter.com/Xr9gvUaIJ7
— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) July 25, 2016
Baylor’s Jarrett Stidham granted release, but with restrictions https://t.co/58dwDzycUJ
— Suzanne Halliburton (@suzhalliburton) July 25, 2016
These are the biggest questions that need answers for Big 12 expansion. https://t.co/UKaMPmWq4Q pic.twitter.com/dj6De30A7w
— ESPN Big 12 (@ESPN_Big12) July 25, 2016
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The #Sooners will take on a familiar foe in the 2016 Big 12/SEC Challenge ➡️ https://t.co/Y3k7kTXW1E #BeUncommon pic.twitter.com/hNCInNRPMY
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_WBBall) July 25, 2016
Announcing a fun new event for OU fans. The inaugural Sooner Sports Experience Aug. 4 ➡️ https://t.co/xYKqMjTr8z pic.twitter.com/ZMGh4kBmyg
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) July 25, 2016
Mark Hunt rips UFC after company neglects to punish Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones. https://t.co/AvHZhaB8RK pic.twitter.com/XvWDOErqmF
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 25, 2016
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First Boomer!!!!!!!!!!!
Morning from 21:00 hours in Japan…Boomer….
SOONER!!!!!!!!
BOOMER Sanchez morning.
Ohayo! Genki desuka? Honjitsu mo YOROSHIKU!
That’s what I always say…
I’d expect no less
Hai, Genki des. Aragato brother!
Mondai Nai! Mainichi anata no ‘Nihon Ado-Bentcha’ o kangairimasu. Tanoshinde-yo!
SOONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beat Houston.
Destroy Houston!
Houstonii Delenda Est!
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Thanks again to the TFB crew for all of the info and this venue. Plus, for keeping it free. No reason for me to sign-up for anyone’s “deal”. Also, to my fellow board members for pretty much maintaining great discussions. Boomity boom boom boom !!
Ugh get Kentucky who OU is down
Its Women’s B-ball. Believe the men are playing Florida in the B12/SEC challenge.
It is the girls who get Kentucky.
That King Arthur movie looks really great! It will be cool to see what the new OU experience thing is all about at the fairgrounds. Boomer!
SOONER!!!!!!!
Sooner!!!
Sooner morning!!
39 DTG
Kevin Murphy AA 81-85; James Goode 86-90; John Andersen 91-94
Kevin Murphy
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Yes, Disqus is blowing chunks lately, poor dog!
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Murphy was a hell of a player. Great defenses.
Those years, nobody beat OU around the outside. Nobody.
Good Sooner morning
Good Morning ALL!!!!! Did everyone enjoy the light show last night?
Light show?
If you live in the OKC area, we had a helluva storm last night.
No. I missed that one. I thought they were warming up for this BBQ.
Loooooooong time lurker. Was on the ESPN Board years ago before it imploded. Was then on a number of sites when on the Scout free board and I kept noticing more and more posts indicating that “the guys at the Brainiacs are reporting . . .” or “TFB just broke . . .” I finally checked it out a few years ago and have been lurking every since.
I have been flushed out of the luker’s shadow because I am really curious about the ILB position. Anyone know if we could possibly land Hines AND Phillips (in addition to Draper), or are they more of an “or” proposition. Amazing athleticism and physicality if we can land all three of them.
Welcome aboard, Cabbage. Wish I knew the answer, but I am a believer.
I would try and get all three with the intention of moving Phillips or Hines to an OLB in the future. I think they all have high ceilings but I think Hines and Phillips have the skillset to play on the outside. Just my opinion
Welcome!
Thanks. You guys run an impressive ship. Really good research and reporting.
appreciate you saying that
Welcome!
Golf, thanks for the heads up on 123. I appreciate it.
Just trying to keep you OUt of trOUble. 🙂
I need all the help I can get!lol Us old guys depend on you tech savvy guys. ]
Welcome!!
From everything I’ve read here it’s a possibility. We lead for Phillips and are a top team for Hines (might be the top). Hines could play outside. Draper and Phillips inside.
That would be welcomed. 6’2.5”, 222 (Hines), 6’3.5”, 222 (Draper), and 6’3.5”, 228 (Phillips) before walking on campus. All athletic; all play with bad intentions.
Thanks for all the “welcomes” too.
Bad intentions are good.
Welcome to the crazy. Glad you’re here.
welcome.
Welcome , i think OU will take both Phillips and Hines.
Welcome, glad to have you here. From what i’ve seen here and on twitter, I think its definitely possible they take both.
Its a long time until signing day for 2017. Sure hope that Lamb stays put this time. He’ll be a star.
If Lester State truly cooled on him, I see his commitment being firm this time.
39 DTG!! Boom!!
With all the greatness that comes with the Oklahoma Sooners, there’s also heartbreaks. OU wouldn’t let a team come into Norman and beat them but after 39 straight wins at home, tech put a stop to the greatness. Let’s get back to the days that opponents feared coming to Norman each and every game. With our team now and how great our future looks, we can easily get back to those days of “Fear Norman”. We currently have a streak of 6 wins in a row at home, lets make it 40 in a row!
https://youtu.be/vVU5oM-S6ho
Indeed. I long for the days when a visiting team traveling to Memorial Stadium had already mentally tabbed it as a loss. A win over Ohio State will help return that mystique.
Top o’ the FOOTBALL AM to all ya’ll TFBs!! Next BOOM? I’m going w big Xavier. Who ya got?
Would like Hines or Chaisson, but I believe that it will be Newman, as well.
Newman on Friday, Chaisson on Sunday. Just my guess
just throwing out my opinion but to me it seems like Stidham will choose from Florida, Auburn and the Gaggies..
I read where their new coach indicated Stidham left Baylor because of competition…spin, spin, spin.
I could see gaggies. After Knight leaves, he’s guaranteed the starting spot. Granted, he’s probably guaranteed the starting spot at all 3 of those, but my money is on A&M
Interesting, Stidham is committed to TT. Then he gets a brand new truck just before signing day and commits to Baylor. I just find this interesting.
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Was ist das?
The owners from Germany!
Deutsch sprechen?
Das boot es verbotten shizkoff!
Mix that with coke and they say it’s good. 🙂
Cant post much today!!!!!!!Back to the field!
I’ve got a feeling the OP is gonna be huge.
Are they undocumented aliens by chance? Deport them.
LMAO!
Just tryin’ to be helpful.
Morning Metz.
WOOF!
Come on back, Bandy. There’s still time to get some BBQ..
sounds like the coaches feel good about their chances with Okudah, as awesome as that is, are they going hardest after Boyce or Jaylon Johnson to pair with him? Is Johnson a fallback for if they miss out on Okudah?
With all the new faces on Defense I am just curious what you guys think.
Who will be leading tackler on defense?
Who will be sack leader?
Who be the biggest surprise on defense?
Jordan Evans
DJ Ward
Tay Evans
I’m fine with Ward being the sack leader, but what makes you believe that he will be ahead of Walker or Obo or another outside linebacker when he hasn’t seen much time at all? Again, I’m just curious as to why you chose him.
To be honest, I’ve been waiting for Ward to erupt ever since he stepped onto campus. He’s silently been one of my favorite players, even though the production has not been there. I’m hoping that after finally being 100% healthy and getting a few games under his belt later year that he can turn into the player I always thought he could be. It’s now or never! Maybe I should’ve put him as my “biggest surprise” haha.
I was extremely high on him when he signed with the Sooners. Can’t wait to see him this year.
He played pretty well last year. Didn’t have huge stats, but he had an impact when he played.
– Jordan Evans
– Kelly =^)
– Kelly
Nice question.
1) Jordan Evans, new tackling machine
2) Rodriguez, I like his story.. he played well in spring game..
3) PJ Mbansor, if he’s a hungry dog he will have plenty of opportunities to make plays
Evans- he will be an animal this year.
Walker- other D-lineman will step up, allowing him to shine
Mark Jackson- I think he will get at least 4 sacks
Tackles: Evans
Sacks: Obo
Surprise: PJ
As advertised? Caleb Kelly
Tackles – Jordan Evans
Sacks – Obo. I’m thinking big things this year from him
Surprise – Romar. Dude’s a beast. Pairing him with Walker is a problem for opposing O’s
Also think Tay Evans is in for a surprise year too. Was skeptical when we signed him that it was just an in for his brother Bobby… but TE looked good in the spring game and IMO has a higher ceiling than Dom.
Also think Tay Evans is in for a surprise year too. Was skeptical when we signed him that it was just an in for his brother Bobby… but TE looked good in the spring game and IMO has a higher ceiling than Dom.
The hits just keep on comin’…
Baylor suspends 2 JUCO linemen who were potential starters
June 7, 2016
FILE – In this Dec. 5, 2015, file photo, Baylor helmets on shown the field after an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. Baylor University will look to rebuild its reputation and perhaps its football program after an outside review found administrators mishandled allegations of sexual assault and the team operated under the perception it was above the rules.
The Baylor football team got more bad news with the suspensions of two top linemen who might have started for the Bears this season.
A difficult situation with the Baylor football program keeps getting worse as two highly regarded junior-college linemen from the Bears’ 2016 recruiting class have been suspended, according to Baylor247.com.
Offensive guard B.J. Autry and defensive tackle Jeremy Faulk were suspended Tuesday for a violation of team rules. There is no word on whether they are still part of the program.
Autry, who played at Coffeyville Community College, signed with Baylor over top programs like Florida, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Arizona State. The Alabama native was a four-star recruit, the No. 1 guard in the juco ranks, and committed to the Gators at one point.
Faulk, a three-star recruit from Hastings, Fla., started his career at Florida Atlantic before transferring to Garden City C.C. The later bloomer was named National Junior College Defensive Player of the Year after making 85 tackles, including 18.5 for loss, with 7.5 sacks.
Autry and Faulk were both part of Baylor’s line rotations in spring practice and had a chance to start at depleted positions.
Baylor already has up to eight members of its 2016 class still not enrolled as they are pursuing releases from their Letter of Intent following the sex scandal that led to Art Briles’ ouster as coach.
With up to eight members of Baylor’s 2016 class still not enrolled as they await a decision regarding a release of their Letter of Intent, the news regarding the two junior college prospects could be even more damaging with both expected to be contributors their first season on campus.
Most of Baylor’s 2017 commitments already have backed out, as well.
Edit this down if its an article.. TFB don’t like copy n paste.( I got in trouble for it)
link it up.
Baylor is a swirling hot mess..
This is almost 2 months old, both of these kids left the program.
Brandon, K, Jordan, or someone with much better knowledge of the situation than most of us have, what chances do we have of getting:
Marvin Wilson
Anthony Hines
K’Lavon Chaisson
Jeffrey Okudah
Greg Rogers
That is my personal defensive wishlist.
Yes.
My personal opinion.
Wilson 25%
Hines 70%
Okudah 60%
Chaisson 80%
Rogers 25%
Okudah?
I’m just a nobody but that’s just my guess.
I personally think Chaisson is going to commit later this week. Everyone seems to be hinting at another commitment.
I hope so but I wouldn’t be shocked if he went with LSU. Stranger things have happened.
True. Nothing in recruiting shocks me anymore.
That’s about where I’d put it – Maybe even bump Chaisson a little higher
In all honesty I think that we will get Hines, Chaisson, Okudah, Rogers, Phillips and another DB. But if Wilson sees all of these people jumping on board then our shot with him will increase greatly. He and Chaisson have spoken about the possibility of playing together at the next level.
I tend to agree with you here, I feel pretty good with where we sit with Hines, Chaisson, and Okudah. At least from what I can tell from reading this site and looking at Twitter. I do think those guys, along with Lamb and Co. could convince Wilson that he needs to come here. If they managed to get those four, I truthfully would not even care what the rest of the offensive recruits looked like, the defense would be stacked.
I think we get Phillips, too. Rogers also has us in his top two I’m sure.
Rogers Top 2? Not sure we’re ahead of USC and UCLA right now…I’d put us at 3. Hope Thibs can keep at it.
I think we are ahead of UCLA.
I think it’s USC and us.
Agree completely
I don’t do %s and not big on predictions, but I’ll play along as best I can.
Wilson – decent-ish
Hines – pretty good
Chaisson – really good
Okudah – little better than pretty good (right now)
Rogers – decent-ish
Thanks Jordan. It does seem like a good sign that we are at least in on these people
Jeremy Crabtree from ESPN (I believe) said last night that a rival coach in the BIGXII told him that this might be Stoops’ best class ever, FWIW.
Interesting. So our chances of landing Okudah are better than our chances of landing Hines (at least at the moment).
-ish is good!
+ish is better.
Nein, Ich ist gut.
Nein, Ich ist gut.
So, where do they go if no Wilson or Rogers which is definitely a possibility, Watts, Bethley.. How big of a gap is that from Wilson and Rogers ? Any others true DTs they are looking at ?
Fred Hansield, top 10 DT.
Havent heard anything on him lately, but yeah would be great.
Kid is from New Jersey , another kid OU just needs to get on campus to see where we stand with him.
Yeah, true. Looks like FL right now but never know. We honestly might be a year away from getting a big time DE or DT like ’18 class just because of what is on campus now. Not from our (OU fans) view but a 17yr old that thinks he can and maybe he can come in right away and play day one..
Also the Conliffe kid is another to keep an eye on.
I like him.. Could be a DT or DE !!!
Hopefully not the ish of death.
We just need to get Greg Rodgers on campus. Once he gets that full on OU experience, this dude will sign with OU.
I was scoping out his Twitter and he was tweeting at K’Lavon and big Marv saying he hopes to see them soon and a few wink faces and stuff. I’m pretty sure we are the only school who is common amongst them.
Yup , his relationship with Coach T and SS17 seems pretty close. It’s a must to get him on campus.
We both know we are positive so we just need to keep those vibes going Scott.
Yup , right now im trying to decide if OU should go all out for Addison Gumbs or Baron Browning.
Well now I hate to do a complete 180 but I believe the ship has sailed with browning. I think it’s more of a scheme fit and the fact we are landing Hines to go along with Draper. Had we not signed Caleb last year then Baron would probably look at us a little harder but as of now, I don’t believe we are really in the mix anymore.
Gotcha , You think Gumbs is good enough to play the OLB or do you think OU could put Phillips at the OLB postion? Im assuming Chaisson will be playing the Striker position, we just need a guy to play the other OLB position.
I think Chaisson could put on a TON of good weight seeing how he’s already 6’4″. Maybe they slide him to a DE??
3/4 ends need to be run stoppers and big azz bodies. Chaisson is a freak athlete and we need him flying off the edge at the Jack position.
Just look at the kid the Bears took with their first pick. Kid is so raw but they drafted him almost solely on frame, quickness and potential.
I believe that Phillips could easily play that Lb spot that Caleb will hold down once he’s gone. Chaisson will certainly be that Jack position with Mark Jackson.
He was also the one telling Wilson to commit when McCoy was giving Big Marv shout outs on Twitter that night.
How did my creeping azz miss that? Lol that’s certainly great news. Gerald understands the game and we need him playing with these big fellas hearts!
Which part did you miss? McCoy talking to Marv, or Rogers telling Marv to commit?
Was this a couple months back? That I think I saw but if it was recent then I missed both aspects of the interaction between those 3.
I think it was a little over a month, yeah.
LMAO!
How does that fence fell up in your junk?
Love ya, Jordan!
Throw Joseph Lewis into the mix along with Tramonda and id be beyond happy with that haul.
I have seen Joseph Lewis’ name several times on here, I did not realize he is that high on us. Did he say something about it?
We’re in his top schools, that’s for sure. I think he’s said that he’s going to take an official to one of the games.
OV for the Bailer game.
Has he already set it?
Yes
I doubt we land him, but you know those Cali boys love them some Sooners. I think it’s total long shot ( especially after CeeDee ) but nothing would surprise me at this point in regards to this class.
Now she’s suing Joe. Figured it was just a matter of time.
Did you notice the venue and the court?
Yeah I dont really think she wanted to, but I’m sure she was getting approached by attorneys constantly.
Attorneys don’t really do that, do they? 😉
How do you sue someone for retaliating?
If a jury gets to watch the video then he’s screwed. Whether he is retaliating or not he’ll lose the case. IMO.
His attorneys will ultimately deal I believe. Should do it before the tape is released
Agree. Joe and company need to be proactive rather than reactive with the situation.
If it’s a jury trial it’s all about selection.
For sure, but it’s still a slippery slope.
Attorneys just want to get the tape released so they can attach a dollar amount. She doesn’t even want the video released.
But I’m sure she wants the $$ to cover her medical expenses.
If the states statue of limitations was a little longer ( 3 yrs now I think).. Joe would be making $$ in NFL and they could just settle.. move on..
Her lawyer had to get the process started and now the tape may be released.
Oh yeah definitely.
Maybe. I suspect her attorneys have a bit more than her medical expenses in mind.
My hope is that this season will be complete before his appearance happens that way he’ll have already declared for the NFL. He needs to get there ASAP.
I’m not sure he wouldn’t be better off staying broke as a college student for another year. You can’t get blood out of a turnip.
I would stick around too.
I think he stays because the fact Dalvin cook, LF7, McCaffery, Royce freeman and a few others will leave after this year.
Wonder if Trammel is getting a cut for services rendered.
If and it’s a big if ( which I don’t want to happen) Coach Lincoln Riley moves on to a head job after this season, would you take Kendal Briles as OC or you think Gundy gets it? I know everyone is going to think no way would we take Briles, but I have to say his offensive works plus has the track record ( a lot of it’s his dad’s) and the ties to Texas coaching we would want. If not Briles then who? I really don’t think Riley is going anywhere, but just something to talk about during off season.
I wouldn’t want to touch any of the Briles’ with a 10 foot pole. Don’t want the stink of them anywhere near this program, no matter what their offensive prowess is. Bob knows better than that
http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/those-20-something-ranked-as-gifs.453778041/
LOL, should be fun to watch. I would like to see who everyone would want as the OC if LR takes a HC next year.
I think with recruiting and the offensive players we have in place that you would want to stay with a similar offense. Briles would never get a shot though. Off the top of my head I can’t really say, other than the two down at TCU. There’s always a list in Bob or Joe’s pocket I’m sure.
Yeah, I was not real sure on LR when we got him. As it turns out Stoops made another of his many great hires. I think Stoops last couple of hires have been great. I hope Thibbs turns out to be a great hire as well.
I think the question mark on Thibs was recruiting. Not that he couldn’t, just not enough of a track record. His forte was in working with the guys and teaching technique. My personal guess is that he will be a good one and will get better with age.
I would let him go a couple of times with Cooks or Gundy, then I think he will be all set. 🙂
Seems like Gundy is not getting much credit for bring in any of the WR this year. I know he is in charge over all the player’s they go after, but seems he is more in the background this year or at least not getting the credit.
He got the TE’s. Also, I think he’s in charge of recruiting for OU football.
Yeah, I was not real sure on LR when we got him. As it turns out Stoops made another of his many great hires. I think Stoops last couple of hires have been great. I hope Thibbs turns out to be a great hire as well.
No need to hire him, he’ll sneak onto our sideline anyway. No need to waste a paycheck.
There is no way in hell David Boran would allow that to happen, in addition Bob and Joe C are highly respected in regards to character just don’t see that happening. But maybe an SEC team….
^^^you are correct, sir^^^
Sins of the father? I know there is no way he didn’t know what was going on.
He was more involved than anyone is willing to admit.
Don’t think it would ever happen as OU doesn’t want to send that message. If it did, I would let the season tickets I have had for close to a half a century. The name Briles is going to be toxic for the next few years. I don’t want OU to have anything to do with a Briles and don’t think that David or Joe does either.
What do you all think of this formation for the Offense? The Diamond back formation with
Rodney Anderson, Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine. The Def would go into heavy set, then you motion two of the three out to WR so the LBs have to cover them ( mismatch) and you can either run a wheel with the lone set RB ( ILB would have to cover) or any number of plays out of it, All three have great hands plus I hear the Freshman RB has great hands as well.
I personally like the 2 RB shotgun set w/ Andrews.
The multiplicity of Mixon going to the slot and blocking for perine… and Andrews flex slot and coming in to block.. would be a incredibly balanced attack.
Hinges on,
Andrews ability to block
Mixons ability to block/routes.
Go fast, pressure the defense all over the field.
Yeah you know LR is looking forward to what he can do with this team this year. I know our over all O Line should be better this year, but do any of you have some concern with the lack of PT in D1 ball?
No , will some of the newbies make some mistakes yes but i think the coaches will get the newbies ready.
No choice the way we come out of the gate. If we can make it past the the 1st five games I think we will be in good shape.
Yup , i think the real test will be at TCU.
That’s trap all over it.
Bye week, road game
BEAUTIFUL. I use that formation on NCAA 13 all the time. Lol the rosters updated recently so its even funner
There was a roster update in NCAA 13? I have it on PS3, where did you get the update? Thanks
youtube. I forgot who upoloaded it. I have it on PS3 as well
thanks
I think that sounds better than it would be. This isn’t a video game we are talking about lol.
Although I do enjoy your creativity:)
I love it man, the next evolution in football is to go full-on triple option runs out of spread formation. As the pendulum of defense swings to the pass, someone is going to look very smart when they use those same formations to dominate in the run game.
I like it. Maybe when KM can play next year we will have a package like that.
Are you saying that he beats out Mayfield next year ??
I think he means something akin to a Wild cat or the Bell Dozer!
Ah ok that make sense. I took it as KM was going to beat out BM. But your way makes way more sense.
could you imagine running a sweep with those 3 and being the corner and see that almost 700lbs coming at you at 4.5 pace, no lineman could help you lol.
I hope you people don’t accost Thibs when Wilson doesn’t come here. He was always a long shot. With him taking a random Tuesday visit to Texas, that says a lot about his interest there, versus not coming to the BBQ says a lot about his interest here (in my opinion).
He’s not visiting Texsa anymore. Supposedly going to reschedule. But I hear ya.
No longer visiting Texsa
He’s also a lot closer to Austin than he is Norman, which allows him to make those random mid-week visits.
I agree but there is still a long ways to go in his recruitment. Being in the top 5 now, they have plenty of time to make up the ground to land his signature. If they show up this season like I think they will, its going to make his decision very hard, or easy depending on how much he really does like OU at this point.
Not at all, it crazy to see the excitement on the DL when Thib’s has only been here a few months. He hasn’t had ample time to lay his roots or coach is squad. I am curious about “technique”. We saw improvement and focused technique with Renolds, would like to see that continued with Thibideux.
Soooo, can I get that answer of how was my comment negative the other day?
https://twitter.com/jordan_esco/status/757966447251304448
I’m surprised too, although I hope his big year is coming.
I mean he did only catch 19 balls last year. Sure 7 of them were TD’s but I think this year he goes bananas.
Tweets are showing up for me now!!! *knocks on wood*
I bet Metz is having withdraws today, LOL
Someone should msg him on twitter and tell him double boom about to happen. He’ll be on here in no time.
Plus that prank would be the cherry on top of getting him back for the fake OP.
http://insidethepylon.com/film-study/film-study-u/defense-film-study-u/2016/07/22/derek-barnett-interior-pass-rusher/
Curious on your thoughts about this article KJ, they basically do a whole article on how TENN’s Barnett dominated Alvarez last year. Do you think he made significant progress from this game to the end of the season? You think Alvarez is ready for the big time?
Alverez’s second start and third game played in. It’s a heck of a lot easier to mature as a DL than it is OL. I would say he will be quite a bit better this year than last.
I agree, Barnett owned Alvarez that game. Barnetts really good. But in all fairness, the whole OL was having issues that game. Next to Clemson, that was the best front that they faced. They all made significant progress, but I haven’t really watched Alvarez at center either, other than a few snaps here and there.
gotcha, one of the comments in the article was that Alvarez was too eager to make contact and Barnett used that to catch him off balance. I know literally nothing about o-line play but that sounds like more of a technique issue than anything to me.
That’s true, not patient enough, he lunged alot, feet were out of position alot. I’m sure nerves were at an all time high during that game.
B/R did an article yesterday on most expensive ticket prices for next seasons games. Im sure you all can guess what was #1. $342 average ticket price lol. Insane for a regular season game.
I thought I saw tOSU game is up around $800 for 50 yardline tix.
Scalpers gonna get paid on that one.
Both 2-0 going into that game, 2 top 10 teams, will put those tickets over the top.
I wonder what all time resell price of an OU ticket is? We used to sell our UT tickets and pay for the rest of the season.
For sure. I expect there to be a lot of Ohio state fans, much like the ND and Tennessee fans.
Good lord. That’s almost playoff prices. And it’s still 2 months away, still time left to inflate.
I thought 342$ was the least expensive according to the article
wow you’re right, it is cheapest. Thats crazy.
Yeah it is.. I’ll just have to watch from home, lol
Yep, couch row 1, seat 1, is going to have to suffice lol.
Yeah, I looked it up because I got a wild hair and thought I might splurge a little on a ticket for that game. Once I saw that the cheapest price was a little north of $300 I quickly closed the browser and immediately lost that “wild hair.”
Did the same. I’m with jl; good seats at my place and they serve snacks and beer right at your seat.
What do your seats cost? Those sound like good ones.
About half of my life’s savings, but well worth it.
What do your seats cost? Those sound like good ones.
Ya i dont blame you man.
Couch row 1, seat 1 is closer to the bathroom — and the fridge.
Im moving to a new house this weekend and finally getting a mancave, i dont think im going to have to move from the couch to get a new beer lol.
Im moving to a new house this weekend and finally getting a mancave, i dont think im going to have to move from the couch to get a new beer lol.
A pic of the video board as of last night. BOOMER!
Yet it still won’t be big enough to capture the full effect of Samaje Perine’s arms.
Bowling the stadium will really lead to claustrophobia for our man, Perine.
Some of these recruting outlets crack me up. If someone other than an OU recruit commits its, “All American ESPN 300 recruit commits to….” or “Breaking down ESPN 300 players commitment to..”. When it’s one of our guys it’s simply “WR commits to OU” end of story.
Fear the magic baby. The world isn’t ready for us. They thought 14 was going to be the norm and man are they worried.
Yep…storms coming…
http://i.imgur.com/q4YOGpF.gif
What’s hilarious is the fact they don’t realize this offense is about to be more deadly than that 08 offense ?
That’s a lot to live up to. 2 1,000 yard rushers and 4,000 yards passing? 5 straight end of season 60+ points games? Averaged 50 points a game! I hope you’re right.
We have the ability for 2 rushers over 1k and the other depends on the receivers catching the ball!
Bradford was better than Baker on the deep ball though. 08: Iglesias, Johnson, Broyles, Q Chaney…Gresham the mismatch…
2016: Westbrook, Andrews, then a committee?
https://twitter.com/CoachThibbs/status/757979177723101185
A DT commitment Thibbs?
Great line (Lego Movie)…”Life doesn’t give you seatbelts..”
https://twitter.com/CoachThibbs/status/757981889777065988
Looks awesome. Wish I could be there. Thanks!
The influence of #SoonerSquad17 on Lamb and many others cannot be
understated, hopefully the members of this class will fully understand
and embrace they’re recruiting influence, and pass the torch on this
powerful strategy as as “wholly-owned player initative” for years to
come.
Interested to see where Stidham ends up. Thinking college station.
Does he have to sit a year? If so, that would be a reasonable choice for him.
My understanding is that the release means he does not have to sit a year as long as he leaves the Big XII.
OK, that would mean he has to compete with Knight. From what I’ve seen (and I like TK), he has the better upside. Might come down to how atm wants to run their offense. Would for sure allow them to run TK without having to worry about a backup like we did.
I think by NCAA rule he has to sit a year.
I think by NCAA rule he has to sit a year.
NCAA rules dictate he has to sit a year. If he tries to go to a big 12 school, itll cost him 2 years(like they did with mayfield before the rule change).
Only way you can skip the year is be a graduate transfer, or get some kind of exception from the NCAA.
My understanding is that the release means he does not have to sit a year as long as he leaves the Big XII.
Auburn would be a good fit.
If he has to sit a year he should look at UCLA
A long shot and not real sure they would even ask him if he would be intrigued. But Tulsa, with Phillip Montgomery there could be an option however, I think Stidham was a Kendall Briles recruit and Chad President was Phillip Montgomery’s guy and once Stidham was on board President went looking elsewhere. He was a great sign for Montgomery once he came to TU. Kid has only played little behind Evans.
He should transfer to Houston,…………right before they announce that they are Big 12 bound.
Ha that would be something.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/early-enrollee-ole-miss-de-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge-165003458.html
Not sure how to post a link which sounds silly but it’s not wanting to come across. However, Ole Miss has another player who was detained for domestic violence. He was an early-enrollee & 4* DE that did well in the spring. Curious what Freeze does with this and also interested in how ESPN will air this info.
First, hope its not true. Innocent till proven guilty. But violence against women (domestic, assault, or sexual) is something even ESecPN can’t “tame” anymore. Anything else…well, I imagine it this way. Bristol has an epic compost heap that they just keep dumping all the SEC rotten apples/crap into. Its one big ass compost heap.
And then they use that to fertilize…their lawn folks aren’t happy…
SEC doing their normal work!
I need a new OU hat, anyone seen a good one lately? Looking for grey or black most likely.
By “grey or black” you mean crimson or cream right? jk
ya I figured I would catch crap for that… the current one I am replacing is grey with Crimson logo. I have others that are more traditional.
I’ve got two that are prime, but it’s taken me most of a decade of mowing and boating to get them into that condition. I’d entertain offers starting at $25 a piece, though.
Top of the world trucker hats are sweet. They have one with grey mesh. Like this.
I need a new OU hat, anyone seen a good one lately? Looking for grey or black most likely.
Hello, you filthy animals. What’s good today?
Charlie Strong’s record at Texsa…… oh wait, it’s 11-14, never mind
Well his 2016 record is about as good as its gonna get.. .500
I say that’s really good.. *clap………*clap………*clap………… 😐
OU getting the smoker all set up for some good cooking this weekend.
I believe Lamb’s tweet regarding having a “surprise” happened after his commitment… and if so, anyone have any idea who he might be referring to (assuming it’s an upcoming commitment) ?
Boom!
Maybe this guy will be so good, they end up calling him AD- All Day. ?
They were close…only messed up his rating by .0004
This guy’s name sounds familiar… hope we have a legitimate shot!
Parker and Hield are B 12 women’s and men’s athletes of the year.
http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=211082960
Double whammy
Future Live Look at Perine during tOSU game:
https://media2.giphy.com/media/k9kKWKaUEDBM4/200.gif
Bwahahaha, perfect
And Texsa.
I thought that was Gallimore’s first ‘tackle’. My apologies.
I’d say he made a good tackle. 🙂
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I want to see Gallimore and Walker both in at once. I have a feeling Romar will dominant this year as well. Dimon not sure…
Honest mistake, ha.
I shall strive to do better in future.
7 days 17 hours 52 mins til Fall Camp!
Looks like Tapp may be playing ALOT more with Gregory out for possibly 10 games.
if they play him at strongside end? He can be a big time player
Can OU just get out of the crappy Big 12 now!
Only if you loan them the $288 million they need to buy out their Grant-of-Rights contract with the B12.
Good lawd.. where did you find that number?
I guess no OP today, or did Disqus just eat it like everything else.
Disqus ate it like the blob. Maybe one for hump day.
https://twitter.com/TheAntHines_Era/status/758026935683297280
Second pic I’ve seen of him in this gym and both times there was something with OUr logo present. Me likey.
Kids gettin big (Hines)
Yes he is.
Who is that in the middle? That guy is jacked.
their trainer and obvi a big OU supporter. don’t know his name but others will
oh ok, thought he was a player too. I sure wish he was, looks like a monster.
His name is Jerome Givens. He owns a gym down there, he is their trainer. Not real sure of his connection to OU though.
Second picture he has taken with Hines in the gym and he had OU gear on in both.
Yes I have seen that. He seems to always be in OU gear.
Cool thanks. Glad to see our influence during their workouts =)
For real, definitely can’t hurt!
his facebook says he studied at OU and has lots of Thunder stuff too. seems to be an OK guy stuck in texas
I’m an Okie guy born and raised but been living in Tx for almost 30 years. I have to say, I don’t miss the cold weather and all that wind.
Thats kind of a shame he’s stuck down there. At least he’s doing his best selling OU to the recruits from texas.
Looks to me like he’s just a fan. That’s all I see him wearing. I ain’t complaining bout that tho!
I wonder if he has any eligibility left? LOL
Get that dude a helmet. He dont need any pads, got plenty of muscle for that.
KJ, I know we’re pretty full at the WR position, but do we have space to take Omar if we don’t land Lewis?
I think we take 4 tops. I still don’t think Lewis gets out of LA but Riley up in Neb has success in Cali as well. Im sure they’ll hold a spot for him if we’re getting his OV.
Thanks KJ!
They said in the post yesterday that they don’t think OU is done at WR, depending on the #’s. I’d say Lewis and Manning are both guys still on OU’s radar at WR.
if we sign 26 players in this class(we are at 16 now, lets assume all of them stay) who do you think would fill the last 10 spots??
1. Xavier Newman, C,OG
2. Chaisson, DE/OLB
3. Anthony Hines, LB
4. Deonte Watts, DT
5. Tramonda Moore, OG/OT(this spot could be ealy or filaga)
6. Okudah, DB/S
7. Mystery DT, I don’t think we get rogers or marvin wilson
8. hunter echols. DE
9. Jaylon Johnson, CB
10. Jacob Phillips, LB
This is the 10 you think the good guys will get?
just a blind guess on my part
Just getting Hines AND Okudah would be incredible imo.
I agree…i hope the magic continues and it happens. What do you think KJ? What are our chances landing both or any of the above guys?
Both guys not great in all honesty, one of them i’d say 50%. Just being realistic, I dont know when the last time we landed two 5 stars if ever.
haha good point, i think we have had a few classes with one 5 star but never 2.
BUT this class is turning into something special in the rankings and as a group, so you never know.
if this season goes really well it could end up being an insane class. handle business on the field and it will all be fine
Exactly, if we go thru the first half of our schedule unscathed… Houston, OhSU, TCU and Texas the recruiting momentum would be thru the roof. Basically own the state of Texas and beat OSU at home in OUr new stadium in front of the the biggest recruits in the country. Would do wonders for closing out ’17 and would probably make ’18 take off from a recruiting standpoint.
We actually signed 3 in 2004: Peterson, Bomar, and Chris Patterson.
1 outta 3 aint bad?
good ol’ Smoke
was curious so i looked it up
Four 5 stars. Hell of a class on paper.
I know AD was #1 and Bomar was top 5 so probably 2004
well one of them turned out ok…
Heard a funny story about Bomar this weekend from someone who grew up with him and played for his dad. My friend said Bomar was all in to go to Texsa and his dad flat out told him as long as that guy is here (Young) you will never sniff the field.
Bomar and AD is the last time I recall it happening
Six guys would have to transfer/go pro for us to sign that many. We’re currently at 81 scholarships for ’17.
true. but if i was basing this list on reality it may look a little different anyway haha
I don’t think Echols or Johnson are coming. And I’m pretty sure Moore would have to be an ’18 recruit since he was a NQ last year.
he’s classified as 17
Strange. Someone with more knowledge of his situation would have to chime in on that one then.
I don’t know any details but people were posting that T. Moore was a JUCO “one and done” either yesterday or over the weekend.
I dont know if he truly signed with Okie lite
I could see that happening.
i could too, 3 transfers and thomas parker walker go pro
and prolly at least one out of Perine/Mixon I would think
yup good point…but i am hoping at least one stays. perine might have to go just based on mileage. this mixon lawsuit isn’t helping out on him staying imo
I read somewhere that Mixon, had to give Stoops through at least his red-shirt Junior year before he could leave as part of the deal. Get his degree in 4 and all. But, if that is that is the case Mixon will be back and IMO the lawsuit may make him stay to get himself more money at the next level.
I do think Perine should go, especially after all the carries he already has. But he also seems to be a guy that will stay all 4 years in school to get his degree.
I would think Mixon would have to return for another year. With his past, I don’t see too many teams taking a chance on him. He needs 2 more years to prove himself on and off the field.
I agree with your assessment on Perine and feel the guy could go either way for the reasons you mentioned.
As far as, Mixon… I could also see it going the other way. If Mixon has a really strong season (which I believe he will due to a stronger Oline and Mayfield having another year and his belt) he will be 3 full years removed from the incident and from what I’ve read he’s been a good student athlete ever since. Also, he was said to be a strong character kid before with no prior trouble. I think he’ll be stronger/faster, understand the game better, and play himself right in to being a first or second rounder in next years draft. If all this happens I could see the kid wanting to go ahead and distance himself from Norman for a while and start trying to make a name for himself elsewhere. I do commend him for sticking it out her though. Could not have been an easy decision having just turned 18 in a new city/state.
Joe Mixon, possibly Samaje Perine
Parker JT and Walker on D probably will and Mixon and Perine on O
Attrition always happens and those are good candidates to declare early, but until they announce, I’ll reserve any speculation.
Good plan. I think Samaje comes back for some reason
Dont forget big Zeus.. Not out of the question for him to leave if he has a phenomenal year, which i expect
It would behoove him to stay another year.
Agree.
I see you un-blocked me. Awesome. 😉
It was your sad puppy eyes that got to me. 🙂
I’m really good at that.
I only count 78, unless we’ve awarded a couple to walk-ons that I’m not aware of. Besides, you have to project that youll lose at least a half dozen kids to early draft entree, transfer, weed, etc. 26 is probably about right.
78 for ’16.
13 Seniors
16 ’17 commits
Perine, mixon, walker, parker and thomas are all likely NFL candidates. Even if say 2 of them leave, 4 transfers wouldnt be unheard of.
Is that also counting Humphries and Todd?
Yes.
Think we have a better chance at K’Lavon Chaisson I think is a kid that could give us a boom this weekend. Probably wishful thinking, also I’d add Browning and Manning to the list instead of Echols or Johnson. Moore no way replace him with Boyce.
well, she’s swingin’ for the fences……http://newsok.com/picklemans-in-norman-faces-lawsuit-in-wake-of-joe-mixon-controversy/article/5511205
Lawyers probably telling her to cash grab.
They like money too
Of course, sue the city of Norman for licensing them in the first place while you’re at it.
Without hearing any details, if I was a father of a daughter who was punched by a male… I would continue to push until I felt justice was made.
I’m not saying anyone was right or wrong in this situation, I just understand where they’re coming from. Unfortunately it has to do with an OU player who is a tremendous player.
what if you owned the business
I’d tell them to F off before a bring the Boz to hunt them down ha.
She acts like she played no part in the whole thing. He didn’t just walk up to her and lay her out. What happened to the days when you got your ass kicked you just took it and went on. Now the losers of the fight think they have the right to sue.
She “has” to act that part. Taking any responsibility as decent human being does nothing for her case.
I mean, like I said, it’s not like he just walked up to her and knocked her out. She assaulted him twice. She just wasn’t charged with anything because of her gender.
She was drunk and lost a fight, that’s how the DA saw it. If everything makes it to court….who knows what may happen. None of this is good.
I understand your point about your daughter. I would seek justice too…. Whatever happened to men protecting and taking up for women instead of the other way around. Also, I got the impression her brother was there as well. If so, he should have kept her out of trouble, if she was impaired. Very ugly situation is likely to get worse with lawyers involved.
She’ll spend the rest of her life milking this incident for money. Probably going to join some non-profit organization and live the whiny life of a victimized activist telling her story to anyone that will listen.
I know one thing though, you spit on me, I’ll punch you, too. Disgusting.
I have a feeling all those video’s of her getting high and drunk etc, are going to come back to haunt her during this trial(if it ever gets that far).
As the prosecutor for this case said, he couldn’t charge Mixon for assault because she also assaulted him. As soon as it comes out that she called him a racial slur and slapped him, this case will be over.
As the prosecutor for this case said, he couldn’t charge Mixon for assault because she also assaulted him. As soon as it comes out that she called him a racial slur and slapped him, this case will be over.
Lady, you assaulted him first. You got your face smashed in as a retaliation. You deserve nothing. Be gone.
Lady? ;/
Touché
Shouldn’t she be suing the state for not picking her up, on a failure to appear in drug court, in fear she couldn’t pass a drug test? Seem’s she would have about the same chance as winning that case as well. JMO
https://twitter.com/JLMcCuistion/status/758066001762144256
not sure if the tweet will show up but Hines will not be at the BBQ this weekend according to rivals
Yeah that sucks but, still will be a good time.
sounds like someone already knew haha
I wonder how many times Josh texted Hines today, trying to get the jump on TFB.
27
I’ll take the over.
haha…im sure you saw Brandon said Hines will visit with his whole family on Monday which might even be better. more one on one time with coaches
https://twitter.com/BrandonTFB/status/758077692109475840
Save that man some brisket!
What kind of online test do you take over Summer break?
the kind you need to pass a class
He has said he wanted to graduate early… In doing so im pretty sure you have to do a little extra work in the summer
That’s right he is graduating early. I bet that’s it.
What kind of online test do you take over Summer break?
This is a good thing. Extra one on one attention plus family, nothing bad can come from that.
agreed
I love this “one-upping”.
He’s definitely Oklahoma’s to lose, I thought Texas had a chance but doesn’t seem like it anymore. Anyhow I like seeing a big 12 school in the top 10 in recruiting and would rather have OU grab them than a&m
Probably be better. More attention. May be a boom coming Monday night.
Even though it’s Texas related ( which is why it’s taken me this long to watch) The movie ” My All-American” ( on netflix) is a great movie. Even my place of employment was on the movie ( MD Anderson ( I know, It may surprise you all I work for UT, LOL) ) RRR week is always fun for me. They always come and cover up my OU stuff in my office with UT stuff that week. They think it’s funny, but I think their record the last couple of years is funny.
Even though it’s Texas related ( which is why it’s taken me this long to watch) The movie ” My All-American” ( on netflix) is a great movie. Even my place of employment was on the movie ( MD Anderson ( I know, It may surprise you all I work for UT, LOL) ) RRR week is always fun for me. They always come and cover up my OU stuff in my office with UT stuff that week. They think it’s funny, but I think their record the last couple of years is funny.
Kendal Thompson is a Washington Redskin https://twitter.com/Thurm405/status/758107192222371843
Good for Kendal!! I hope he lights it up when given his chance!
That’s great! WR number.
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I cant see the rivals forum but McCuiston puts out that Hines isnt coming. And Brandon goes hold up let me get to the bottom of this…..NICE.
I will patiently wait for Brandon’s decision.
He has a test to take and they are coming Monday. The whole family.
Edit: Sorry I didn’t see Brandon’s post.
Gotta love the time/effort Brandon puts in.
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