Sooners News Daily 7.28.16
Posted on: July 28, 2016
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Pretty much sums up my thoughts as well.
"Awesome." – @OU_CoachStoops #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/C62VASC3sU
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) July 27, 2016
Jordan Evans is poised to lead the #Sooners' linebackers in 2016: https://t.co/sYsY7D75Ru pic.twitter.com/eOo3UoDOiV
— OU Daily Sports (@OUDailySports) July 27, 2016
Could Tulane be the Big 12 expansion wild card? https://t.co/ZGLpFCiktE
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) July 27, 2016
Perine @ No. 7
Top 15 juniors in college football (via @LanceZierlein).
➡️ https://t.co/Bu8NFvmxEb pic.twitter.com/UGvh58SAlz
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) July 27, 2016
Might have hurt them were their non-con not a joke, as per usual.
#OkState Football: Surgery To Shelve Ateman Into The Season https://t.co/1btPR4LL77
— John Helsley (@jjhelsley) July 27, 2016
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I asked 23 Big 12/SEC coaches who they would want their sons to play for. @OU_CoachStoops was the top vote-getter. https://t.co/wWZHS8d20W
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) July 27, 2016
OTHER
Congratulations to @QCumber0 for claiming the Oklahoma Amateur Championship! https://t.co/21JM720YZy #OUrtime
— Oklahoma Golf (@OU_MGolf) July 27, 2016
No real surprise here with OU making the cut, but still good news nonetheless.
My Final 6 Schools💯 #Blessed pic.twitter.com/1NMKxCHUfH
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 28, 2016
Bling-bling.
https://twitter.com/CoachSThompson/status/758463388347277312
If this really does have legs (which is a big if at this point), it could be a major problem for the worldwide leader.
Sources: securities class-action firm exploring lawsuit against ESPN parent company https://t.co/8GW2cplPk7 pic.twitter.com/RQ9pKWVOer
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) July 27, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78aw-pqK_I4
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First Boomer!!!!!!!
First SOOONER!!!
SOONER!
Sooner the stadium is done the better lol.
Sooner!
Magic.
Doc
down the list SOONER!!!!!
Good morning everyone!
Morning Football Dawg!
Morning Woofer
Howdy Dave…Football! Fall practice starts NEXT WEEK!!!!
Im ready! Preseason NFL games start a week from Sunday
Whoa..football is almost here!!
Morning Birddawg
Stoops is right – the stadium is awesome
The video board looks awesome.
Its beautiful and this is only phase one
That board is huge.
wowza
Perine making the top juniors list…”Perine can put tackler’s rotator cuffs in a blender” . lol.
And the rest of their bodies are subjected to the potato masher.
Every play he carries the ball is the Oklahoma Drill real time.
If that is Scott Thompson’s hand, that’s one big ring.
So I custom designed myself a new shirt…
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Phil Steele has OU in the playoffs. http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/ou-sports–phil-steele-says-sooners-have-clearest-path-to-college-/article_de59d051-61eb-512b-803e-d2d267c1b8c6.html
Hope he’s right. It looks good on paper.
So Casey Thompson was added to the visitors for the BBQ. They also discussed in an OP earlier that the Rising kid from California liked OU a lot, and it would be a first come, first serve type of deal for the 2018 OU QB. So which would you rather have, Thompson or Rising?
Whichever one was most serious about being all OU. Not talking to other schools.
Rising looks like a future #1 pick. Casey Thompson looks like the best of the Thompson family. Id be extremely happy with either at QB
Chris Robison, Kyler Murray and either one of these wouldnt be too shabby for QB depth in 2018
Just a little featurette for where I’ll be next weekend:
https://youtu.be/KYokL1mh3Us
So excited for this movie
Me too!
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Matt Moreland 07-10; Ben Hart 64-65; Todd Smith 82-85
Ben Hart
I see a lot of talk about Casey Thompson coming to the BBQ, which is great! But it does bring up a fun question to ask… once Baker leaves (after this year or next), who do you believe will be the new starting QB? Austin? Chris? Kyler?
I like Austin by 3″ over Kyler.
Depends on if LR is still here no? Assuming that he is, I think the best passing Qb will get the nod. But because Murray is such a threat with his legs, who ever is ahead of him will have to be a way better passer to beat him out.
Unless Kyler is willing to be a specialty guy ala “belldozer”, I think Austin is the guy and Kyler leaves.
I think I agree that Austin is the starter, but I don’t know if I think Kyler would leave. He knew Austin was coming when he came (although, admittedly, he didn’t know Baker would get one more year). He’s here to stay I think
Hope that is his mindset. Hard to blame a guy for wanting to play if buried on the depth chart. His “Texadous” still puzzles me. He would have started this year,
Texas A&M is in deep doo doo, I’d want out too.
Kyler could play baseball as well, wasn’t he recruited to play baseball to.
I think he stays and plays baseball. His Pro career earnings would be a whole lot better.
I think the coaches may see more in Kyler Murray than fans may think.
Unless he is a poor student there is no reason to transfer, unless he does it before the season starts. If he’s here for 2017 then he can transfer and sit one year and have one year left to play or he can stay here another year hoping he gets to play then graduate and still have one year left to play.
I wonder if there is a reason that Murray put on so much weight so far. Is there a chance they try to get him on the field as a scat back, returner, or in the slot? Just a theory.
If Baker stays next year which I am 90% that he will then it is a free for all between, Murray, Austin, and Chris. Knowing Bob he will push LR to look at Kyler just because he has true game experience. This is why it will be very important to give meaningful snaps to Austin this year when the team is up on teams. They need to let him truly run the offense not just come in and hand-off or take a knee. I know it isn’t the same as starting but still you get look at him in game scenario and speed.
If Baker leaves then I think it will be between Austin and Kyler while Chris takes a red shirt year.
Kyler without hesitation. We are going to be in really good hands with whoever steps up, but Kyler is a cut above by my view.
I just think if Kyler wants a chance in the NFL which all D-1 players do, he should switch positions and become a slot.. he is what 5’9” on a good day, with shoes on! I dont like watching Sooner qbs running aroung like a chicken with their head cut-off, no matter how exciting it may be!
i thought his pro career was going to be in the MLB
Ha or that.. I am specifically talking football, if his heart is in football the only reason to go to baseball would be for the money
As much as I would like to see the Sooners come play in New Orleans on a semi-regular basis, Tulane is NOT the answer. Horrible program that draws about 15,000 fans a game, if that many.
I’m in New Orleans also (went to Tulane law school), and I agree with you. If they came in they would be near the bottom of every single sport, except for baseball, and even there they are only good every four or five years. That said, selfishly I would love it if I had all of the additional opportunities I’d get to watch OU sports.
I would love for Tulane to evolve into something legitimate, but I’ve been here 31 one years and the teams from any sport that have been a factor nationally are few and far between.
So many of Tulanes alums are from out of state, it’s very difficult to build a strong alumni/benefactor base locally.
I agree wholeheartedly. There were maybe one or two people that I was friends with in law school that were from the New Orleans area. I know the undergrad is the same, with tons of transplants from the northeast.
That would change over time.
How many fans did Rutgers draw before joining the Big 10?
If you haven’t watched the trailer above for “Split”, check it out. Looks pretty darn crazy
Took a very odd mind to come up with that one, but it looks interesting.
Yes it did. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, so…… yeah
https://www.profootballfocus.com/daily-focus-what-to-make-of-ohio-states-offense/?utm_content=buffer4b6b5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=college good read on what Ohio State has returning on offense. It sounds like if the Sooners can control the run game, they can really control the game. Ohio State’s passing offense grades are not even good much less great
Stop JT Barrett and you stall the Buckeye Offense..
He could be their number 1 rusher this coming season.
They will throw more this year because their tailback situation looks grim.
He’s going to need help on the outside.
Noah Brown needs to have a monster season in order to keep the offense balanced.
see I kinda don’t think they will throw any more than they have in the past. Meyer is all about power running and JT Barrett isn’t even that good of a passer. He’s a great runner. Even last season, the offense sputtered most when they got away from the run. I wouldn’t be surprised if they doubled down on their running game this season.
I rather face a one dimensional offense vs a balanced attack.
That plays into the defenses favor.
agreed
We should want them to throw more.
It depends.. if its successful or not..
If they throw more because we stopped the run and can’t we win..
If they throw more and are finding just enough success to keep chains moving that’s not good.
Making them 1 dimensional, we win.
Barrett sucks at passing. Especially intermediate throws.
Their run game scares me. The teams last year that were willing to pund away with the Run game gave us fits. texas and clemson. Also when Meyer was at Florida I was at that NCG and was not afraid to find ways to pound us with the run game and it paid off.
Tennessee pounded away on the run game and got shut down for an entire half and so did Baylor.
Those two games came to my mind as well.
Baylor is a different style of running game though. They don’t stress the edges as much. The problem with the defense last year was not runs up the middle. Romar is really good at shutting those down. The problems come with edge runs.
Very true.
Something that will help the that, though, will be our bigger outside linebackers. I love Striker, but he was generously listed at 220. Now you have someone like Obo who’s listed around 245, it will make a big difference.
yeah I hope so
That Tennessee game was just awesome , Tennessee RB’s were the best running backs we faced last year and we straight smaked them.
Yep. They got some yards early but we strangled the sh*t out of them the entire second half.
Jalen Hurd is 6’4 240 lbs RB , that gives me hope that we can stop the Ohio st RB’s.
Tennessees coaches stopped theur run game more than the ou defense did..
Yep.
They are going to have a team loaded with studs even if they are young. It will be a battle.
How many more bombs does M. Night Himalayan need to make until he is on the hot seat?
Silence!
M. Night Shyamalan is my dude!
Used to be for me too. But that dude has thrown out quite a few stinkers since his debut.
I went over to the short horn site and had seen that they had their own “Freak” list made as a spin off of the Fox Sports version. 1) That would be a cool thing to read about if it involved the Sooners. 2) Malik Jefferson is 6’3″ 240lbs. How in the world does he run a 4.38 40 yd dash? Excuse me now as I go bleach my eyes since I ventured over into their territory.
to me whats even more impressive was his 3 cone drill was better than most corners. That’s not even fair.
I never really keep track of that drill for some reason. That means that he’s quick and twitchy as well as fast!
He’s going to be a nightmare….
Going to be? Kid’s already a stud.
The measurables and eye test is one part but this year he will get his production.
8+ sacks
Oh yeah. Too bad there’s no way around it with his skill set.
Hopefully he declares for the draft after this season. I don’t want to face him all four years.
Unfortunately he’s just a Soph this upcoming season.
True sophomore this coming season so we are stuck with 2 more seasons.
1 more for early declaring, not including this year.
Think he meant two counting this year.
yes…I expect he will play the 2016, 2017 seasons and then declare.
Maybe he will go all Ja’daveon Clowney and pretty much take his jr yr off to avoid injury.
He’s containable if they don’t have any other stud linebackers to worry about. Get another one to compliment him, whereas he can’t be keyed on, then he’s a serious problem. Dude is definitely a stud and one I wish we could have gotten.
Teddy Lehman ran a 4.4 at pretty much the same size. Some people are born fast. That’s just the way it is.
I was young when Lehman played, so I wasnt able to keep up with this kind o stuff. Definitely remember him playing, though!
Yeah. Lehman had RB speed. Crazy fast. He could run down anybody, anywhere, easily. Fastest LB Stoops has had during his entire tenure here.
Have you seen the dude lately? He’s jacked!
No I haven’t. I don’t live in Oklahoma anymore and haven’t in years. My experience with Lehman now is streaming KREF every once in a while on my laptop
I’ve seen some of the interviews he did on video with Toby Rowland and he’s definitely went to the gym a time or two.
If history is any indicator, after being coached at Tejas for a couple of more years, he’ll run a 4.7 forty and can’t tackle.
Let’s hope that trend starts this year!
That guy is a top 5 NFL pick in couple of years if he doesn’t have an untimely injury. I hate Texas, but that is one of the best players they’ve recruited in a long time.
He has an elite ceiling compared to Von Miller.. who had 17 sacks in 2009 big 12/ncaa leader
Hating losing that guy.
The new led board with the old scoreboard backing superimposed behind it. Shows how much bigger the new one will be. This was taken from the LT’s site.
Interesting article, “Oklahoma HS Coaches Flock To Arkansas Due To State’s Budget Issues”, http://5newsonline.com/2016/07/27/oklahoma-coaches-flock-to-arkansas-due-to-states-budget-issues/
I like this, if true. Would love to see Bolton at OLB at least some. “First, sophomore Curtis Bolton (6’0 230) had a great spring and impressed OU linebacker Coach Tim Kish. He is still considered an inside backer, which makes him the third inside backer going into camp, but he was so good that he will get a chance to earn playing time at outside backer.”
Might already been posted, from another site.
Where did this come from?
247, is that Hale I take it ?
I don’t know. I don’t see any misspelled words or obviously misused homophones. Must have been Joey Helmer’s work 🙂
Yeah, it’s Hale. Whoever authors the article will put their name on it at the top or bottom.
http://oklahoma.247sports.com/Article/OU-Football-Obo-Ricky-DeBerry-Orlando-Brown-Kapri-Doucet-Caleb-K-46462335
New Mel Gibson directed film. Looks pretty good. Awesome to see Mel getting back to directing and acting.
https://youtu.be/XGnrsGYZjZM
That looks really good.
This was a bloody mess for our soldiers on Okinawa..(actual picture of ‘hacksaw ridge’
another view of ‘hacksaw ridge’ from the air…
Okinawa. Tarawa. Peleliu. Learned that and more at an early age at home. From high-caliber teachers as well over the years. I thank them in my heart regularly. I had a remarkably well-rounded education especially considering we attended mostly civilian schools as SAC brats.
I remain always in awe of those young men who went through what the rest of us wouldn’t dream in our worst nightmares. And to know our sons and daughters have done much the same breaks my heart and humbles me beyond words.
My Uncle was in Okinawa for some time. He said it is not a place you want to visit.
Okinawa is sometimes forgotten because it was the last major island assault and the war ended 3 months later. (not forgotten by your uncle and other vets of that battle) My Dad was on a Cargo ship on the out skirts of Okinawa…
A lot of our history is forgotten these days. Drives me nuts! I am one of the few that remembers being taught this and I remember things my uncle told me. I wish he was still around to talk about it.
wow
I’ll be honest. When I started the trailer, my mind immediately went to politics and the thought that this would push some kind of anti-war agenda. But I doubt Gibson would do that. Looks like it will be a solid movie.
Unfortunately with the way things are now-a-days you start looking for things in movies to see if an agenda is being pushed, you can’t just go and enjoy a move anymore with thinking that. I doubt Mel is pushing any agenda outside of possibly one of faith.
The main character was an Army medic on Okinawa who was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was a devote Christian (Seventh Day Adventist).
On July 10, 1990, a section of Georgia Highway 2 between US Highway 27 and Georgia Highway 193 in Walker County was named the “Desmond T. Doss Medal of Honor Highway.”[11]
In July 2008, the guest house at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. was renamed Doss Memorial Hall.[12]
On August 30, 2008, a two-mile stretch of Alabama Highway 9 in Piedmont was named the “Desmond T. Doss, Sr. Memorial Highway.”[13]
Terrific information about a true hero.
I guess Imissed this, but OU offered a ’18 RB. Really want him to be a Sooner….
http://247sports.com/player/demarcus-townsend-80322
What do you know about him?
Nothing personally. Just film, and his interviews. Always sincere to other teammates on Twitter (football, baseball track not just football).
And he is a legit 4.4 kid.. lol
ESPN/Disney? fraud? I’m shocked! /s
ESPN Jr. 300 has Brey walker in at 18. CJ Moore from Union High School in at 67. Casey Thompson at 114, I believe. Pretty impressive for Oklahoma kids.
Lots of OU targets in ESPN jr 300 , Josh Procter was in the 300 as well , i think OU highest rated target at the moment is Jalen Hall and Xavier Williams.
We might possibly be at or near the top for Hall, right?
USC is but OU will be right their with him , Hall teammate is Joesph Lewis as well. I believe OU is the leader for Xavier Williams right now.
What position does Williams play? I see that he is listed as an athlete.
BJ Foster – Angleton, TX
good morning all, the suspense is killing me, think there might be a record of op this weekend. Need to do one everyday not for the whole weekend. lol, can you imagine reading through 2k post.
Yeah today kind of sucks, everyone is just waiting anxiously for the OP tomorrow.
At least that is how I feel…
Free at last free at last TFB and TFB’ERS good FOOTBALL morning and texsa SUCKS
BOOMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Metz!
Sooner!!!!!!!
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Steelers report to camp today so I am freakin PUMPED!! Football season is officially upon us!!!!
My 2nd fav pro team
To who?
Cowboys
I guess I’ll let that slide, Metz.
I should flag this as inappropriate, as i am a Green Bay die hard.
I have offended?
Yeah, because the Cowboys don’t really exude any FOOTBALL when they take the field. 🙂
I know they suck but not as bad as texsa!
Yeah, I used to follow the Cowboys back in the 1990’s when the big three were playing for them. How could you not admire the talent that team had? Since then they haven’t faired too well.
Yes pre salary cap!
Because they have Romo as their QB!!
Look around the league,alot of teams wish they had him.In all honesty he is not the problem,although after last years injuries well hes one hit from done!
I just don’t think that I will ever be sold on him as their starting QB. I know that he has good stats, but that doesn’t make him a winner.
Good FOOTBALL 737!
Go Pack! I’m a newly minted Packer fan, as I spend a lot of time there these days. Nice to have Ripkowski moving into the starting FB position.
GO PACK GO!
http://31.media.tumblr.com/f31f0c18fe8c5ae0af3381fd0cd2fee0/tumblr_niqnv7zXZP1s82z9fo1_250.gif
Ha my gif no showy!
Did you post one up top? I cant see it.
Yes i did, last time i just need to clear my history etc and then it works.
Morning Metz
Good FOOTBALL morning CW!
Did you say good bye like this?
No just the Germans have left my job site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha didnt see your gif tell now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for you Metz! Now, come free ME from my customers – business is good, but they are killing me with inquiries…
LET CUSH GO DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🙂 I appreciate your standing up for me 🙂
Split looks awesome!
Split looks awesome!
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Argyle’s King brothers commit to Oklahoma Baseball (couple weeks ago but never saw)
http://drchighschoolblog.dentonrc.com/2016/07/baseball-argyles-king-brothers-commit-to-oklahoma.html/
Argyle is producing some athletes these days.
Miller’s softball career comes to a close
“Miller was diagnosed with Spondylosis, a general term for age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks
http://www.normantranscript.com/sports/all_ou_sports/miller-s-softball-career-comes-to-a-close-but-her/article_996747f9-d29d-50b0-a877-c5d63a2ce368.html
Hate this for her hopefully she finds a way to contribute to softball. Whatever makes her happy as well.
Sad deal, wish her the best.
Former Sooner Gray outpitches Owasso native Bundy in Baltimore
http://ktul.com/sports/university-of-oklahoma/former-sooner-gray-outpitches-owasso-native-bundy-in-baltimore
Just a try———- ok works now
Get back to work!! It’s only Thursday! 🙂
Come on Oscar i have been TFB deprived for the last few days!
Ok, 5 minutes, then back at it.
Epic failure. Though I do see the GIF.
Thanks Bob!!!!!!
Always glad to be an encouragement.
And you always are sir!
Wow Metz! You should be building websites! arrrrgrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Or at least Myspace pages.
I miss myspace game MOBSTERS!
I don’t dribble. I dunk.
Last night.
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OU’s Austin Seibert, kicking fraternity grieves for Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/guerin-emig-ou-s-austin-seibert-kicking-fraternity-grieves-for/article_3f2b2afc-47b8-59db-9e91-f093adadc727.html
Baltimore Sun: “Big 12 would be wise to consider Navy football as an expansion candidate”
Really????? uh, no.
“Justin Timberlake lobbies for Memphis to join Big 12”. Ok, here is what we will do. Justin Timberlake can free-fight Toby Keith for the right to join the conference. (sell tickets of course)
Or share his wife with TFB’ERS!
He’s in.
Pics???
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I’m thinking more of a cage match and Jim Ross can do the announcing.
‘Ol snaggle tooth Pat Jones was on the Sports Animal a couple of weeks ago saying the Big 12 needed to get BYU and the 3 service academies. Army, Navy and Air Force.
Did he present a convincing argument?
Pat Jones “It’d be very very good. They are very very very good candidates. I’m very very tired”
No, he just said it would add some interest level, some pizzazz and tradition (Army v. Navy) to the league.
No, he just said it would add some interest level, some pizzazz and tradition (Army v. Navy) to the league.
Well that would certainly add a worldwide audience and dilute an already weak competition level.
those would be some incredible road trips though.
That is true. Crappy football but nice locations.
So now we’re going church schools, community colleges and service academies. That should make for exciting games…well worth $100+ for a ticket. /s
Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
https://twitter.com/Jake_Trotter/status/758404188674019331
They added another shower to the locker room! LOL
Named after?
One of their favorite Hurricanes.
North Carolina Gov’s argument for ECU into the Big 12: “ECU Pirate Athletics is a source of pride for fans across North Carolina.” WELL! There you have it! We should bring them in. LOL
They may bring some national viewers other schools don’t. I know I watch the Naval Academy when they are on TV.
https://twitter.com/grcalcaterra/status/758690755976138752
Nice.
We’re here for you, brother.
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Honestly, I’m fine with those dates. If you really want to watch a game you’ll find a way to, even on NYE.
New Years Eve was a horrible idea. 4 pm on a damn Thursday? People that work didn’t care for this much at all.
on the west coast it was fantastic. games ended around 9pm.
West Coast, Best Coast. I love waking up at 9 and having football on TV. Also, I liked getting done with football and going out to party.
Yeah, and when I lived in LA, I just “loved” waking up at 6:15 during an earthquake that knocked everything off the wall.
Don’t know what that has to do with anything. I had earthquakes in Virginia, too. and Hurricanes. And football that didn’t start until noon. I much prefer the pacific northwest.
I don’t like the New Year’s Eve games, regardless of the day of the week, but other than that it all seems fine to me.
ESPN lost 3 million subscribers? No wonder everyone is leaving or getting fired/laid off…
This was cool.
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/758709610471493632
Fun ride.
I would like to pretend my opinion matters for a second, and give my uneducated 2 cents on expansion. If The Big 12 expands to 12 teams I would like Memphis and UCF. If they expand to 4 teams I would like to add Houston and BYU along with the other two.
The first two because the Big 12 schools would get more of the money brought in (Both teams are desperate to join and will take a lot less $$). Also, UCF allows OU to recruit the state of Florida better and possibly SEC territory a little more. Memphis wants to take very little money, and is geographically convenient. BYU bring some tradition and Houston opens up Houston unless Houston becomes relevant, which then could be bad for recruiting but better for the BIG 12. Also, Hoping it’s only Memphis and UCF, for more money. End goal is to leave for SEC after making as much money as possible!
I’m not sure about Houston. I think Houston is open to OU recruiting already, and doubt it would help any, and it could hurt with some more great ones going their way. It could also help to hurt UT recruit there so freely. BYU seems to make sense in every way. Memphis, if FedEx gives $500m, how can the b12 turn that kind of money down. ucf is a huge school, and I think like you said it would open up things more for OU recruiting there. If we couldn’t get schools like Ariz or ASU, which I highly doubt, Cincinnati would give us another great state of football. tOSU like ut cannot take all the players from that state. It’s ripe for many to pick from, like Florida and CA. Plus, it opens up a big market (the state is huge population wise) and a big city. My choices would be BYU 1st, UCF b/c they are such a huge school in another TX-like recruiting state and would keep our games early therefore more/better coverage (P12 gets killed when they are just as good as SEC team b/c of this). Memphis if they give that much money to get in, and Cincinnati.
I’m not sure about Houston. I think Houston is open to OU recruiting already, and doubt it would help any, and it could hurt with some more great ones going their way. It could also help to hurt UT recruit there so freely. BYU seems to make sense in every way. Memphis, if FedEx gives $500m, how can the b12 turn that kind of money down. ucf is a huge school, and I think like you said it would open up things more for OU recruiting there. If we couldn’t get schools like Ariz or ASU, which I highly doubt, Cincinnati would give us another great state of football. tOSU like ut cannot take all the players from that state. It’s ripe for many to pick from, like Florida and CA. Plus, it opens up a big market (the state is huge population wise) and a big city. My choices would be BYU 1st, UCF b/c they are such a huge school in another TX-like recruiting state and would keep our games early therefore more/better coverage (P12 gets killed when they are just as good as SEC team b/c of this). Memphis if they give that much money to get in, and Cincinnati.
TAKE A RIDE UP TO THE SKY (stadium tour)
http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=211088995
5 reasons Houston vs. Oklahoma is one of 2016’s biggest college football games
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/7/28/12235038/oklahoma-houston-game-preview-schedule-2016
College Football Playoff moves most future semis off Dec. 31
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/college-football-playoff-moves-most-future-semis-off-dec/article_8de8dd1f-75e8-5679-b48f-fd123f76d794.html
235 WAKE UP TFB’ERS————————
What’s up, Metz?
Sam whats up,hows your golfing going?Edit FOOTBALL
I’ve played two times. I canceled my other tee times. I pulled a muscle in my back. Too painful to play.
Rub some tussin on it,dont be a quitter!
Too late.
Just funnin,your missed!
Thanks, Metz!
I miss hanging out. I’ve been too busy. Today we went kayaking. That wiped me out.
Well enjoy yourself and family!
I will. Thanks, Metz.
Tomorrow my birthday; we’re taking it easy. I’ll check in some. We are going to see the new Jason Bourne movie tomorrow.
Jason will be awesome.And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
Hey Sam good to see you. I hope your trip is/was great. Tomorrow morning we leave for the Bahamas, so i’ll go ahead and wish you a Happy Birthday now.
Nice
Thanks, SW.
Enjoy your trip, my friend.
Thank you, should be a lot of fun!
Thanks, SW.
Enjoy your trip, my friend.
Hey Sam! I’ve been on the other pole of your nice trip – work, work, work! Gotta’ get it out so I can see/hear ’bout all the BBQ info!
I catch up with you later, Cush.
https://twitter.com/BrandonTFB/status/758754219314720768
Is Tavien Feaster the fastest Freshman in the nation? Its July..
http://rubbingtherock.com/2016/07/23/tavien-feaster-fastest-freshman-nation/
Really would have liked to see what Riley could have done with Durvenay’s speed. If his brother was the cost of admission, I think he would have been well worth it. Already regretting losing that one.
I agree. Would have been fun to watch..
https://twitter.com/tyrese_robinson/status/758759730877566976
Well it should be rocking Friday see ya then,Thanks TFB and TFB’ers————-
This is a very interesting independent BYU promotion website making its case for the Cougars to join the Big 12. Some good info graphics for not only where BYU stacks up, but also a number of the other potential candidates.
As a Sooner living in Fort Collins, CO, I am honestly, selfishly pulling for Colorado State. Though on the smaller side by P5 standards, I will say the new on campus stadium is going to be incredible and will be a great venue, seating in the 40K+ range. I’m also trying to get some good insider info, as our AD Joe Parker’s (former Sooner, Longhorn and Red Raider athletic administrator) daughter works for my wife.
http://www.byutobig12.com/
With Boyce convincing Thompson to flip to Tejas…should we still allow him to come to the BBQ?
We are you hearing that?
Yesterdays Texas Football Brainacs post.
We are you hearing that?
https://twitter.com/EricBaileyTW/status/758784028048695296
Just saw that…What constitutes a key starter? I guess someone who can play in all the DB packages? Every down. But dont they already sub guys out as needed? Interesting.
Maybe coach thinks we have some decent depth and guys who can make plays so he is going to get them out there
I think with all the quality depth he’s obviously going to try to figure out a way to get everyone involved. Thats easier said than done. In the end theres still going to be starters and non-starters. Its a good problem to have regardless. Should make for a pretty competitive camp.
Trying to keep everyone happy?
Smart move with all of the hi-tempo offenses. Keep fresher legs in the game.
I’ve been saying this forever. Now the DLs, please.
THAT’S the way you develop athletes, and gets lots more to come.
https://twitter.com/TheGAMEisKiLLER/status/758768356610732032
we are becoming a throw in team with some big players…not a bad look really
You never know. We’ve picked up some players out of Florida in the past. Quite a list.
true…i just haven’t heard or read anything with him and OU mentioned.
I haven’t either, but all I know is from the boards and media. Looks like a good player.
I think the TFBers are just getting through this Thursday awaiting tomorrow and then the stories of the BBQ and recruitment.
https://twitter.com/TheGreat_Nate/status/758776721260752896
I feel pretty safe in saying he gets it!
If he stays a total of 4 years at OU, I think he can walk into any job he desires.
Ta’Quon Graham coming to ChampU BBQ! https://twitter.com/Quon_49/status/758804218819907585
Longest. Day. Ever. I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for Friday to get here. I can’t wait. I want to hear booms left and right and back to back to back to back to back to back. We can all dream right?
It’s like the anticipation on Christmas Eve when I was a kid.
Longest. Day. Ever. I’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for Friday to get here. I can’t wait. I want to hear booms left and right and back to back to back to back to back to back. We can all dream right?
What players are we watching for booms on? Tomorrow should be an interesting day.
K’lavon Chaisson and Xavier Newman would be my guess.
That would be nice. I can’t wait to hear about the updates all day and weekend long. I hope it is a great weekend.
#TRUTH
BBQ preparations underway! https://twitter.com/soonergridiron/status/758816201308905472
LOL! I think I’ll share this picture
Funniest thing I have seen in a while, just spit my drink out
https://twitter.com/GuerinEmig/status/758739724286562304
https://twitter.com/3parkj/status/758837160078217216
That dude Mykel will see some valuable playing time. Look at that size already. Jordan Parker is tatted up! My goodness.
https://twitter.com/BrandonTFB/status/758877155757477892
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