Open Post | Tuesday, Mar. 22nd (UPDATE 3:37 pm)
Posted on: March 22, 2016
Image of Grayson Reed via 247 Sports
– Deonte Johnson: I exchanged a few brief messages with 2017 defensive end Deonte Johnson (Sacramento, CA), whose offer list includes the likes of Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, LSU & a host of other top programs. Johnson let me know he has every intention of visiting OU, although an exact date for that visit has yet to be set. We’re hoping to catch up with Johnson as that OU trip approaches, but he’s just another example of how Oklahoma’s more aggressive recruiting practices this year are producing visits and results. – (Super K)
– Addison Gumbs: Another 2017 California prospect who plans on visiting Norman is OLB/DE Addison Gumbs (Hayward, CA). However, unlike Johnson, Gumbs already has his trip schedule set and plans on being in Norman on April 4th. I spoke with a source close to Gumbs and asked about his interest in OU and was told, “they are still looking at things…looking at the schools and their options, but the interest in Oklahoma is real.” – (Super K)
– Isaiah Thomas: Keeping with the DE/OLB theme, 2017 prospect Isaiah Thomas (Tulsa, OK) let us know yesterday that he plans on in Norman later today. This will be the second time Thomas has visited the Sooners. I spoke with Thomas last week about his interest in OU. “You know guys like (Levi) Draper and the OU commits have been on me hard, and it’s one of the only schools I’ve visited. But I like everything so far. I haven’t seen many other schools, but right now OU is up there for me.”
Thomas said he was unsure on a possible commitment timeline but did add, “I’m not sure (on a possible commitment coming soon), but I would still like to see some other schools. I’m talking to my mom about getting down to see Baylor and Texas A&M, and I’ve been hearing a lot from Tennessee as well.”
The #SoonerSquad17 is certainly pushing hard for an early commitment from Thomas. As of now, however, Thomas maintains that he’d like to wait and continue to evaluate things. But with the momentum OU has right now, an early commitment certainly isn’t out of the realm of possibility. – (Super K & Brandon)
– Grayson Reed: Another visitor expected this weekend is star 2017 offensive lineman Grayson Reed (Houston, TX). I spoke with Reed’s father Monday night, who let me know they plan on being in Norman this Friday & Saturday. As some of you may know, Reed has strong ties to Texas. His cousin, Cedric Reed, played for the Longhorns.
In talking with Reed’s father, it’s pretty clear Texas holds a strong place at or near the top of his son’s list of schools. However he went on to say, “Oklahoma was one of the first schools to build a relationship with us. Grayson likes Coach B (Bedenbaugh). They communicate regularly, and we’ve had that relationship with him for a while.” Reed Sr. also added, “I sit back and just let Grayson evaluate things and try to act as a consultant more than anything. We are just happy that he’s going to get play football at that level, so wherever he feels comfortable and wants to play we’re going to support that.”
Reed Sr. also noted that Grayson and the family would like to have a decision made sooner rather than later. “We’ve talked about it, and we want things to be done no later than early summer, or earlier if it feels right.”
It seems pretty clear that this trip to Norman will be about seeing how the Sooners stack up with Texas, Tennessee, TCU and the other schools Reed has already visited. – (Super K)
– Jordan Moore: Sticking with the visitor narrative, the Sooners will have a 2018 visitor on campus today in ATH Jordan Moore (Yoakum, TX).
2018 Yoakum, TX ATH headed to visit #Sooners today. Already holds multiple offers. #OU @TheFbBrainiacs https://t.co/fYQpThrn01
— Alex King (@AKing_Evals) March 22, 2016
Moore tells Alex the Sooners are recruiting him as an athlete, but he believes that will eventually end up at defensive back.
– UPDATE (11:27 am):
Stud 2017 Marietta(GA) running back Trey Sermon(@treyera) tells me he is visiting #Sooners on April 2nd. #OU @TheFbBrainiacs
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) March 22, 2016
– UPDATE (12:20 pm):
Reported a few weeks back that he'd be visiting during his spring break https://t.co/xm5T8ju3od
— TFB Sooners (@TFB_Sooners) March 22, 2016
– UPDATE (2:36 pm):
Stud 2017 Sugar Creek (OH) OL Joel Honigford(@jhonig44 )on his visit today at #OU. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/qEYldrgJtZ
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) March 22, 2016
– UPDATE (3:37 pm):
2018 Yoakum(TX)brothers Joshua Moore(@_TheJoshuaMoore)& Jordan Moore (@Jo_moore2) on their visit to #Sooners today. pic.twitter.com/u4OOvtFUfn
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) March 22, 2016
286 Comments
First?
Nope, you are.
Was more or less stunned, haha.
Twelfth?
BOOMER!
First Soonererrrrr!!!
SOONER!
SOONER!
SOONER! Metz, my meeting went great. Now it’s your turn!
Good news Golf,thanks.
Yep, I’m trying to rub the good luck in your direction.
Thanks, this job has 6grand a day liquidated damages every day im late!
Really like hearing about parents involved as sounding boards for their kids and not pushing. Let the kid enjoy seeing and comparing schools. Then decide to be a Sooner, as there is really no comparison.
I’m one of the sunshine guys so this will sound offbeat for me. From reading above on Grayson’s, it seems like dad is letting him have his fun. When it comes time to commit, dad will say, that’s great but you’re going to UT. Don’t call me SD, but that’s what I read. Hope I’m wrong.
Wheres your sunshine pump?
…. That’ll be 2 bits …
Good stuff! Can’t wait to see how this LB class fills out…Hines, Browning, Gumbs, Phillips, Thomas are just a few who have strong interest in OU (and of course Draper being committed)
Soo Marvin Wilson is not visiting for the Spring Game? Going to Ole Miss instead? Never been so tired of an irrelevant school as much as I have been of Ole Miss. These recruits are blind.
Fire Thibadeaux!
Dont forget Kish!
Since we added Thibs it seems like Kish doesn’t get the respect he used to.
Where did you see this?
Ole MI$$
Gumbs had 23 sacks as a Junior to go with 74 tackles. Pretty impressive production from a OLB. Gets in passing lanes well and seems to have great strength for his size (6′-3-4”/210)
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At least we still had you around, stud. That more than makes up for the absence of TFB.
Ha!
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Fiber badddddd!
It is when someone breaks it. Lol.
Ive hit fiber twice.Both not marked when i called for dig.OOPS!
USIC sucks.
That’s what we call our agency for digging in Ohio. OUPS: Ohio Underground Protection Service. Oops!
lmao
It’s funny as all get out.
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Excellent.
You know it is awesome too.————
Great stuff ! Bottom line is if a staff doesn’t basically obsess / be addicted to recruiting you will get left behind. The difference is showing.
Hitting the DE’s! I like it!
So I just watched Gumbs Hudl and the kid is really fast off the edge. Had some nice highlights. But I didn’t see him making too much contact which makes me wonder about his physicality. Also the competition didn’t look like it was very good imo. But he has alot of offers, i’m willing to bet he’s got a really good gpa and is getting it done in the classroom.
Any insider info on Dru’s weight loss?
Yeah he hasn’t lost, he’s sitting at about 296, he should be at 305 at the most by fall camp. All the other OL look about right. Quinns weight stood out the most and is accurate. He’s got a big frame and can carry alot of weight, I’m sure it will bounce back, calorie intake just wasnt keeping up with the amount he was burning.
Insider information is always appreciated. Thanks, KJ.
TFB, put this man on the payroll.
Haha np Sam.
So, whoever updated Dru’s weight at 274 yesterday was wrong? That’s good news. Who does the updates? Just some chimpanzee hitting random numbers on the 10-key?
Lol those weights seems in line with what some of the guys were weighing after coming back from xmas break, after Miami.
That makes a little more sense now. I was worried he had been invaded by a swarm of tape worms.
Seriously
Yeah because I read quotes from Mike and Bob both saying Hatari is over 220 now…
Lol those weights seems in line with what some of the guys were weighing after coming back from xmas break, after Miami.
Dru Sumia weighs 2@#kllms>>.
Dru Sumia weighs 2@#kllms>>.
update added
I will be bringing my little brother Tyrese Robinson back up to OU this weekend, here lately at the Nike and Under Armour Camps Grayson Reed and him having been pretty close. I think it’s important for non commitments to see and feel the vibe from the current commitments. Let them interact with the great cast of teammates being put together in this class. I don’t know if anyone on here was in attendance at any of those camps but OU commitments were on notice like no other. Leaders of the Secondary, Linebackers, Quarterbacks and Oline groups, they all were out there recruiting the best of the best in our area. Kids want to be a part of good tight net group like that. They idolize that.
T. Rob, thanks for the feedback. TFB has often reported that recruiting gets a lot of assistance from the current commits. It definitely seems like this group is hitting the road and doing their part.
Yeah, with their soonersquad17 private chat group they are at it daily with all the big names and names not well known. These kids realize that If they truly want to go toe to toe with Bama, LSU, Ohio state, Clemson, they gotta have equal level talent across the board as well. You put a top 5 class together for this coaching staff, a national championship then becomes expected and not hoped for…were then on the level of Ohio st. and bama. Were it’s national championship or bust, because well have the talent.
Now you are starting to get my heart rate up….but in a good way. 🙂
Don’t forget your nitro pills.
Lol Dustin
Ray’s old.
And after that it’s a snowball effect. Then guys like Marvin W. look to OU just as they would Bama LSU etc.
Do you have any insight into who the uncommitted member of their private chat group is?
Now that they truly keep under wrap. They still want to respect guys getting a chance to have their day of congrats.. and blogs..Hey these kids love attention now days…they dont make them like they use to.
I really respect that, so fair enough. But it sounds like they’re a pretty big recruit in that case, so I’ll have to be satisfied with knowing it’s coming. Thanks for the reply!
Oh yeah, he lets me know they’re working on big name targets..maybe the reason why they keep it under wrap so that the targets don’t feel betrayed if they are silently taking that step toward committing to OU
This is uplifting.
You getting a rise out of this information? LOL!
You know it.
I’m sure the story involves some whipped cream.
You know way too much about me.
LMAO!
T Rob you on twitter? If so, follow me @brandontfb and I’ll DM you real quick. Want to swap numbers.
Brandon, you are quick, aren’t you?
Hey brandon I’m so old school brother i dont have one. You can send me your info at my email [email protected]
Hey, everybody, here’s T Rob’s e-mail address. LOL!
omg every TFBer is emailing him OU stuff as we speak lol
YUP!
When you live in the city, everybody knows when you’ve cleaned your dirty laundry.
When you live in the city, everybody knows when you’ve cleaned your dirty laundry.
Your on a roll Sam.
Just doing my part, making up for lost time.
You’re*
T Rob, this is the resident Editor in Chief. Cross all of your “Is” and dot all of your “Ts.”
Kiss all of my butt 😉
ROTFLMAO!!!
You are a nut!!!
You know you’re my man, Sam.
I know. I just hate when you treat me like this in public. LOL!
You like it and you know it.
I do. I do. I’m just trying to figure out why I didn’t get the whipped cream treatment.
Patience.
Again, I’m ROTFLMAO!!
Your one-liners are killing me.
I’ll be here all week.
….Target acquired….Boom….target down…..
He’s roach, T Rob. Just check your spelling and grammar. Sometimes his first post of the day involves a correction.
Thanks my man!
T. Rob. For us who have been on here and enjoy the recruiting process, it’s great to hear from a family member. We appreciate your insight. Funny, anytime your name hits the board, you’re going to be holding court as everyone will listen.
Lol Boom. Well i know i’m going to be making them trips up 35 a lot for the next 4yrs. Why wait until then to get involved in the OU family and alumni, when your committed now…you know. I have know problem providing insight from my end, to me it gets you closer to the players early on.
Enjoy it as a lot of us are envious. Also, I’m glad these kids have you as a role model. Keep the good vibes going.
I’m in Houston and coach a 7th grade 7 on 7 team. We have some studs (D1 potential) on our team. We have HS coaches attend our games to watch some of these kids. Under my team shirt I ALWAYS wear my OU Boomer Sooner shirt. Kids love it giving me a hard time. However, I tell them, keep OU on your mind cause you will want to be with a winner. It’s always LSU or ATM and I tell them, look up OU, as the others can’t touch it. Now they know.
Keep spreading the OU wealth.
I’ve seen many of your retweets on my brothers page. Sooner Nation as whole do a great job in helping out on recruiting. These kids feel the love, they know who wants them and who doesnt. Schools like Bama and tOSU fans don’t get involved as much as you guys do. That’s something my brother pointed out.
Yeah, baby!!!
That’s what I’m talking about. We want the best.
Absolutely!!
Well then, Shout out to the #SoonerSquad17. Hey you never know they might be lurking.
Because it’s what? A great day to be a…
SOONER!!!! Always has been and always will be.Take it to the bank, #SoonerSquad17
Oklahoma fans have a special connection with their team. For so long we had nothing else to be proud of in our state. We take care of our own and this is your brother’s home, even if he does play somewhere else.
We have family from southeast oklahoma, I know a lot wont agree but oklahoma people are very similar to texas people…the texans who don’t live in the cities…lol. But overall friendly down to earth good people. And oh yeah
he’s playing there..
Where in SE Okie land?
O
Where about in the southeast? I’m from a little town near McAlester. Agree, pretty salt of the earth people down that way.
And the last note. Tyrese is 100% committed to OU, I see post here and there that talks about him visiting other schools like Texas etc. But they fail to mention it’s on his official visits. Me and Mom encourage him to take those free trips out of town, enjoy yourself. See the home of the competition, but at the end of the day, come June 2017 he’s gonna be dripping in sweat up there in Norman. #SoonerSquad17
Thats great to hear!!!
Good info, T Rob. Appreciate you taking the time to stop in and drop this on us. Good character kid w/ a good family behind him. That’s part of OUDNA. Gotta have faith.
Any chance there’s a 6’6″ 265 lb younger brother in junior high looking for a school? Just curious 🙂
You sly dog. You know something, don’t you?
lol sorry KJ he’s the last one left in school.
Haha……Coach B’s a good guy, he’ll help with whatever your brother and your family needs during the process.
Yeah, he’s a good man.
haha
Amen
BOOM!!
You’re my best friend, T Rob. How can I know and I’ve only met you today? It’s because you had me at “Tyrese is 100% committed to OU.”
lol Sam you have like 20 best friends on here.
Ooh! You saw that didn’t you. I’m going to go now.
^^^^^^^ I’m diggin’ this guy. ^^^^^^^
He’s got the juices flowing. How many posts in the last 20 minutes?
47!!! Just a hunch.
A bunch.
Yes sir!
Hell Yeah. This makes me get hyped up at work. Boomer Sooner Mr. Robinson
From what you know Mr. Robinson, are the SoonerSquad17 guys making and progress with Big Marvin Wilson? Asking for a friend haha
From what i’m told they’re working hard on him. They know how big of a get he is, but these kids are also smart, not putting all their eggs in one basket, they realize they can’t get every big name so they also focus on other good somewhat under the radar recruits. But i will tell you his interest and everyone interest in OU has increased even further do to the fact of the SS17 kids putting in all that recruiting work and actually showcasing skills at these camps.
H-E-double hockey sticks, YEAH!
Have you been practicing your BOOMER?
You better believe it, family already has OU gear.
This post gets a standing ovation.
Its a credit to you that you’ve raised a son who actually understands what the word “commitment” means.
Thank you.
Edit: Sorry I meant your younger brother.
No doubt Magic, but i still dont see or have a issue of him taking his free trips for enjoyment. You only get this experience once. But believe this, were not going to be engaged to OU for a year and on wedding day aka Nat Sign Day decided to flip to someone else. That’s the point of having this year long engagement to get to know her OU more….And we LOVE HER>>>>
Nice, the stuff I love to hear.
That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks T Rob for your feedback!!
Bro are you really his brother? If so, how do you feel about your little bro being commited to OU?
i’m 15 years older then him, i’m basically his father figure. After the Junior day back in Jan we just leaving OU and he was like I think i want to commit to here, I was like hey, me and mom love the atmosphere academics and coaches here we got a great vibe and trust me after 13 years in army i know people…they’re real up there in Norman. But I told him lets turn around and go back and make it happen. Now i see he’s even more on board then at that time if that’s even possible to compare. Plus OU develop lineman for the pros at a high rate. And as you can see tyrese has the Size, athletic ability, drive, and academics to make it. And i believe Coach Bedenbaugh can make that happen
What does he want to major in?
Sams brother?
Tyrese
Are you going to start in on me, too? I thought we were cool.
LOL been away a whole week just tryin to catch up.
Dustin, Golf, and Sooner Ray don’t need any help.
Dog pile on Sam!!!
And you join the fray. Thanks!
Feelin’ the love, eh!?!
We know love can be painful.
Ray needs plenty of help. Unfortunately, none of us are qualified to provide it.
Business Management
Thank you for your service in the U.S. Military, sir. My brother is 28 years retired.
Thank you. And thanks to him for his service.
Other big thing I noticed was when He did verbally commit I see the look of expression on Coach B face, he was genuinely excited and relieved at the same time, so I knew that Tyrese did mean a lot to him and he just wasnt recruiting him like a Car salesman. I got that feeling when i took him to Bama junior day last summer, it didnt seem right and like they really needed or wanted him. You go where your wanted and needed.
“If you like what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”
That’s exactly right sam
I love my job Sam,and you love my x!
Wobbly right eye and all. I always feel a little better after we part ways. But the vertigo is b**ch.
Love is a strong word, Metz. He just can’t break the spell when she locks that good eye on him. Like a snake hypnotizing a mouse.
LMAO!
See!! Stickin’ up for ya!!
I see: you’re not being a hOUligan today.
Even numbered day… back at it tomorrow.
Good to hear Tyrese has such good strong male role models. So important. And I am not just saying that because you turned the car around!! LoL Good luck, Sir, whatever decision Tyrese makes for his future. Just hope he stays all in #SoonerSquad17. Need strong young men of character.
Yeah, I wanted him to be in the best situation possible for him to succeed. You can fake being real in recruiting but you cant fake that stats that OU holds in football…
Holy Smokes somebody needs to trademark that:
You can fake being real in recruiting but you cant fake that stats that OU holds in football…™
There I did it.
Ole Miss…. lookin’ at you. Aggies…lookin’ at you.
lol Lotts…target acquired….BOOM…
Welcome home brother.
I love Tyrese’s game tape. He looks like an elephant moving kids around out there. Two highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL (Williams, Johnson) are both Sooners and he looks like he wants to do more than just make it to the league.
Definitely recommend sending him on those other visits, he’s deserves to have as much information as possible.
Good luck in your search Mr. Robinson
Thanks for the love HardTarget, and your right, I told him you gotta go where they will really develop you at the next level. OU is aka Oline university…They amount of lineman they’ve produced in the league is undeniable. That’s why your gonna see more and more top level lineman start to make OU a top destination again. These kids are watching.
Bro are you really his brother? If so, how do you feel about your little bro being commited to OU?
Thanks for sharing your info. Really appreciate it. BOOMER!
Awesome! I know I, and hopefully everyone else here appreciates you stopping by and giving us some inside info! It also makes me feel a little more comfortable about T-Rob still being here come February. The younger T-Rob is my favorite and IMO best, and most important commit right now!
Most people dont’ know but hes still 16, his birthday is aug, he’ll be 17 coming up there next summer. He’s still growing and maturing into a adult. You guys will have a strong versatile beast on the line for years to come. And i’m 99% sure Darrell Sampson will be there in 18′ to go along with Bray Walker, that’s true NFL beef right there, Coach B is putting together a Oline that will be easily top5
T. Rob – I had the pleasure of meeting your Mom and the younger T. Rob at a Ford dealership in McKinney several weeks ago as my daughter was buying a car. Young T. Rob had is OU sweatshirt on so I promptly gave him a BOOMER across the showroom – at which he flashed a big grin, and responded appropriately! Very impressed, a solid hand-shake by said brother :), and very much enjoyed speaking to mom & son. Actually I helped your mother with some car pricing websites to help out with her negotiations… They mentioned planning on taking some OVs as well, but only for the ‘tourist value’ to be experienced as you said above… Looking forward to the Robinson’s officially gracing the field in Norman… Boomer!
First, thank you for your service, and thank you for coming to tfb and sharing info.
thank you
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Then you shouldn’t have a problem paying your TFB subscription on-time Lisa!
Lisa, I’ve been searching for you…I need to tell you that I passed along a terrible STD to you, and you need to have yourself checked. Sounds like you’re doing well financially, so it should be a problem.
Lisa, I’ve been searching for you…I need to tell you that I passed along a terrible STD to you, and you need to have yourself checked. Sounds like you’re doing well financially, so it should be a problem.
Awesome stuff man! Love the insight and certainly appreciate it. ?
Please don’t let Reed try to flip your brother to the horns. Reed is a legacy there. Very excited about Tyrese and what he brings to the Crimson and Creme. I’ve got two at OU now and it has been an absolute awesome experience for them. And, sir, thank you for your service to this country and freedom we enjoy!
Interesting read.. Mike Gundy has words about the big 12 future. Cant say he isn’t wrong.
Sorry if posted..
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/dennis-dodd/25526149/mike-gundy-texas-network-a-failure-big-12-needs-it-eliminated
Hmmmmm, this is the first time I can remember where I can say I agree with Mike Gundy. I concur with nearly everything he is quoted to have said. How odd. . .
It is probably because “HE IS A MAN!… HE”S 40…..!!!!!) sorry couldn’t resist lol!
https://twitter.com/Isaiah_t55/status/712318477038526464
https://twitter.com/Isaiah_t55/status/712318477038526464
– Anthony Hines: I was told yesterday that Plano East (TX) LB Anthony Hines plans to visit Texas for their Spring Game on April 16th. This is big for Texas as it would be Hines’ 2nd trip to Austin this Spring. He also plans to visit Texas A&M for their Spring game but in talking to a source I’m told that the biggest threat to Texas in Hines recruitment is going to be Oklahoma. – (Andrew)
…From the Texas TFB
And conversely, the biggest threat to OU getting Hines is the hated horns. Not the Bears or the Aggroids. Order restored in the B12.
Hines and Draper should be around each other alot in the next 4 months with camps and what not, hopefully they’ve built a good bond.
Draper and Hines have known each other for years. They are friends. Played for their age division team USA for years together. The bond is there. I’ve seen it in person.
Not that they couldn’t have a good-natured competition, one wearing crimson and the other baby diaper surprise orange, but would think they could enjoy their college experience all the more as teammates. Just sayin’…
Hey Brandon, I’ve been wondering if we stand any chance with Baron Browning? I’ve seen that our commits are recruiting him hard, and the thought of both him and Hines this class gets me giddy, but I haven’t seen much on here about our chances with him.
Dream team stuff, right there, w/ Draper. Now throw Isaiah Thomas and Trevor Kent in. Wow.
That Kent kid is very underrated, he will be a hidden gem in the class.
And you gotta love Thomas speed of the edge…I hope they lock them both down. D line in the class looks like it’s hard to come by.
Brandon, Tyrese and Hines grew up playing football and being coached by Hines father, they have good relationship as well, which leads me to believe hines is looking at this class and thinking to himself I might just want to hop on board. And he’s very close to his Dad, which is why I couldnt see him going that far from the DFW area. Which leaves you with Texas Baylor and OU as his true contenders. Add the relationships he already has with Levi and Tyrese plus D. Watts from his plano team is pretty much coming to OU as well and add in the SS17 great class he’s going to come to OU.
Saw where you had posted previously about Hines dad coaching them. Hoping those early bonds will bring Grayson, Hines and a few others into the fold. These guys are on the verge of putting something very special together.
Houligan, yes sirrr….and they know and other uncommitted recruits feel it too…The SS17 kids are putting as much pressure on uncommitted recruits as college coaches are, but it’s a different prospective coming from the kids instead of the coaches.
That’s the really cool part. These kids are doing this. They know the competitors and who has the skills and would be a good fit. And while there is some peer pressure, I’m sure they sense the fun and excitement of putting together a team. Will be fun to watch over the years how they work together to get better and achieve goals. Social media has added a new dynamic and placed recruiting literally into the hands of the kids/recruits. Fascinating stuff.
exactly…and on top of that they’re pointing out kids who need a look or offer that OU might have not even came across or paid attention to yet. To be honest. They’re starting a new revolution in recruiting, you get early commitments to bond together and peer recruiting.
I’ll allow it.
Haha…might have to get T.Rob on the TFB payroll!
No money needed, I do this out of new found love for BOOMER nation….
Welcome to the TFB family sir!!!!
Well we love the info that you bring us!!!
glad no money is needed, b/c these cheapskates reading this site don’t contribute the thousands of dollars that I do each week.
but seriously, thanks
Thanks so much for contributing here T. Rob, much appreciated. Us die hard fans that are on Sooner sights frequently (this being the best in my opinion) we spend a lot of time forming our opinions based on speculation, hunches, rumors etc. This is why it’s a real treat when we have someone who is so closely involved/connected with a player (or in this case a future player) and willing to keep us informed on the whole process. Welcome to the family sir!
OH HELL YEAH!
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Thanks, Jordan!
You’re rollin’ today. Thanks!!
This is good news.
I like these better than down-dates.
See yall in a bit,meeting grrrrrrrrrrrrr————
Maybe it’s about fiber lines? Don’t worry, we hit them too. LOL
Everybody needs more fiber. Makes things work much better.
Repeat the sounding joy, Metz.
I’ll keep her occupied for you.
Thanks Golf for keeping her company,and the good luck in meetings.
https://twitter.com/treyera/status/712104106786213888
So #SoonerSquad17 is reaching beyond just OK/Tx. Going nationwide in the search for the best. @Whogotnext
https://twitter.com/_TheJoshuaMoore/status/712335876580179969
https://twitter.com/ejtauri/status/712319842607452160
Ignore the dip in the line graph there you guys!
It feels good to be back Sooner Nation.
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Nice.
And the good news just keeps rolling in!
Excellent. Could someone please round of the bill of the hat for the young man? 🙂
No.
I was trying to zoom in on said hat and see what year it was. As to see if it were awkward or not.
I believe it says 2015 Big XII champions. Could be 2016, and is a most excellent prognosticator. 🙂
Anyone know off hand if Trey Sermon is being recruited by Georgia or Georgia Tech?
He has been offered by both along with alabama, florida, and ohio state
Thanks gentlemen, impressive list. Great to see that tweet with AD and the soonersquad17 reference. The combination of him obviously being a big fan of Peterson and a fan of next years recruiting class can’t be bad thing. Now we just need Stoops and AD to show up at his HS wearing fur coats and Rolexs and he’ll be OUrs for sure 😉
offered by Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Ohio St and many more.
offered by Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Ohio St and many more.
Kids from Georgia rarely consider offers GT. Because I’m from Georgia, I can tell you GT is way down the list of their preferred choice: there’s Georgia, Auburn, Florida, Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky (SEC schools) and then there is Miami and FSU. Rarely does a big time recruit want to go to GT. Then throw in the academic requirements to get in GT.
Good to know…. So kind of like an Okie Ultra Light but with high academic requirements.
On a side note do you happen to know what drew Calvin Johnson to GT? Never understand how a receiving talent like that would go to a school that runs that kind of offense. I assume the academics you referenced may have came in to play.
I know. I think that was a fluke. No one knew the name Calvin Johnson until his senior year. He might have been a late bloomer.
Edit: senior season at GT.
You cannot compare GT to okie state in any way. One, Georgia Tech has a football tradition and has won a national title. Two, GT is in a major city while oSu is in a town that reeks of pigs***. Three, GT is the public university equivalent of an ivy league school. The only thing keeping oSu from being dead last in conference academics is that WVU and TTU are in the conference. They consistently have the worst APR scores in conference! If we’d added Louisville, that would have moved oSu up one more notch. GT also has cool u iforms with normal colors. oSu has 50 different ugly arena football quality uniforms, each as bad of an eyesore as the last one.
All very true… I stand corrected.
And that there’s a total of 9 women who go to school at Ga Tech kinda seals it.
That’s downtown Atlanta, L; you don’t need to have the women on campus.
If you want to be an NFL All-Pro WR, go to Georgia Tech!
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/712377337170382848
Sorry I “liked” it but then quickly “unliked” it because video as so short LOL
Dakota Austin looks super interested in the team…
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I thought it was impossible for me to appreciate you and the TFB crew anymore than I already do,Jordan, but then you went and took last week off and my appreciation has grown to unprecedented levels 🙂
I thought it was impossible for me to appreciate you and the TFB crew anymore than I already do,Jordan, but then you went and took last week off and my appreciation has grown to unprecedented levels 🙂
Great info t rob thanks alot dont be afraid to share anymore info in the future:) soonerrich✌?️
I keep losing internet connect in wonderful Lubbock
Texas,building in the middle of a cotton field,winds 40
plus today,its awesome.Yall have a great day, texsa sucks,
and great work by TFB today————-
Texsa doe’s suck both of my Lubbock projects have had me eating dirt all day.
Sounds like texas not only sucks, but it apparently blows as well…
Toats, my man. Welcome back!
Yessir! Good to see you and Ray continuing to hold down the fort!
Thought you were a hostage somewhere, good to see ya my man. LOL.
Checking in every now and again! Good to see you’re still keeping things in line over here!
(Boss calls)
Boss: “Hey, L’Carp, I need you to go see some clients in Lubbock. Can you do that for me?”
Me: “Ooh, I’m sorry boss, I’m busy that week.”
Boss: “I didn’t tell you what days I needed you.”
Me: “That’s right.”
I kid in the above while mentioning that I’ve been to Huntington, WV and Jackson, MS. So there’s a little context…
Huntington, WV, ugh! I shiver.
I’d rather go to Huntington, WV than Lubbock. You don’t have to drive too far to find some pretty areas.Been to Jackson before and I’d rather stay there than Lubbock. At least with the tall trees, it’s not the eyesore Lubbock is.
You can drive 100 miles in any direction from Lubbock and everything looks like…well, Lubbock. All of West Texas is one giant armpit hellhole. I spent 3 days in Midland-Odessa once. Those 3 days were the longest year of my life.
Essential Lubbock packing list:
1. English-to-Spanish dictionary.
2. Spanish-to-English dictionary.
3. TFB access.
You forgot the tortillas
Naw, those can be found flying in the breeze.
Those come complimentary. 🙂
And wet wipes for the sand chiggers!
Wet wipes are essential to life, sir.
Get back in here, home from taco Tuesday and the wind is blowin like a son beeech. Need you to talk me down from my buzz. 🙂
i love having OP and the updates no more spring breaks thanks
https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/712396976973676544
That’s a whole lot of money standing right there.
Love when current (and former) NFL players come back for practices. Obviously, it’s pretty easy for Sam since he’s from OKC. Would be nice if they could reach out to AD and have him around campus when Trey Sermon visits on April 2nd.
Yes, he and DeMarco. I think that would be great.
SWEEET…
Sammy B! Hoping for a good season coming up for him. Great to see him back on campus.
Dang, the night shift is a lonely place. 🙂