The Football Brainiacs

Image of Chanse Sylvie via @Chanseluvgod

– Jr. Day #2: If you were busy on Sunday or just haven’t had a chance to catch up yet, both Alex and Brandon posted multiple extensive updates yesterday that are certainly worth checking out. You may have to scroll through a bunch of Twitter pics, but the updates shouldn’t be hard to find. In the meantime, we’ll keep working to get you more updates from others in attendance and get them up on the site as soon as we can. – (Jordan)

– Chanse Sylvie: If there was any one prospect OU fans may have been expecting a commitment from this past weekend, it was probably 2016 DB Chanse Sylvie (Shreveport, LA). It was, after all, his second visit to Norman in less than a month. However, Sylvie doesn’t appear to be in a hurry to make a decision and is enjoying the process of getting to know coaches from both OU and other schools. Each visit has a new experience.

On this most recent visit, Sylvie and his family focused on campus life and education. Sylvie said he “enjoyed it greatly” but also made sure to point out there are “no favorites” when asked if OU might be his leader at the moment. He did, however, say he plans on being back in Norman for the Red/White game on April 11th. I asked what he thought of the OU coaching staff and pointed out that he is close with Kerry Cooks and Chip Viney because they are “cool dudes.” He expanded on that saying, “they have great personalities and they understand you. They understand players and are out to achieve the same thing we are, and that’s greatness.” Sylvie also pointed out that he and his family love Bob Stoops because, “he’s so down to earth and not cocky.”

It seems as though OU is making considerable inroads with the Calvary trio (Sylvie, Rodarious & Andreaz Williams) and the fact all three are planning to be in attendance for the spring game can be taken as nothing but a good sign. That said, all three all seem open-minded to the recruiting game and want to make sure they make the best decision for themselves. I do, however, believe OU will be in it with them until the end. – (Brandon)

– Javaris Steward: As you many of you are aware, we are constantly watching film of kids to try and uncover unknown prospects. One 2017 recruit we feel is going to blow up soon, and one we’ve recently been in touch with, is Denton Ryan DE/OLB, Javaris Steward. The 6’2” 220-pound prospect is extremely impressive on film with his quick first step, speed off the edge & ability to bend the corner. Love the athleticism & relentlessness he displays as well.

Steward’s name is just starting to get out there, and Oklahoma is one of the first schools to really start to show interest. In fact, Steward let us know he is planning to be up for a spring practice next Saturday, March 14. Evidently there has been some confusion surrounding whether or not Steward in fact holds an OU offer. He seemed to be under the impression that was the case, but we have been able to confirm an official offer has yet to be extended. However, that is something we’re confident will be cleared up during his upcoming visit. And an “official” offer could be coming his way in the very near future.

Earlier this year programs like Baylor, Colorado St, Houston & TCU had started to show some interest and Texas has also recently let him know that they will be out in the spring to evaluate him in-person. Check out his film below and you will see why we feel it’s just a matter of time before he blows up. – (Alex)

– Dwayne Haskins Jr: Despite the doubts of some as to the legitimacy of his interest (or perhaps more appropriately put OU’s chances of landing him), the talented and nationally sought after 2016 QB prospect told me he’s planning to be in Norman on April 11th for the Red/White game. Assuming plans hold up between now and then, expect Lincoln Riley to pull out all the stops for what many believe to be OU’s top 2016 QB target. – (Brandon)

– (UPDATE 10:13 am): 2017 LB & Arizona state commit, Loren Mondy, will be in Norman later today for an unofficial visit. – (Alex)

– UPDATE (11:11 am): Welp, so this just happened.

https://twitter.com/JeanDelance74/status/574965201629409281

– UPDATE (2:36 pm): I (Jordan) know there have been similar reports already put out there regarding Delance’s reasoning behind his decision to decommit, but with Brandon having spoken to him we just wanted pass along what we were told. According to Delance, via Brandon, the video involving an OU fraternity making news today was “a huge turnoff.” Plain and simple, the video definitely played a role in his decision to decommit. Again we realize this isn’t necessarily breaking news with the previous reports, but with it coming directly from Delance we felt it was still worth passing on.

– UPDATE (4:49 pm): In light of what we’ve seen transpire on campus today, it makes sense that Loren Mondy has pushed back his visit. He is now expected in Norman tomorrow, rather than today as we previously reported above. – (Alex)