Open Post | Monday, Apr. 25th (UPDATE 1:44 pm)
Posted on: April 25, 2016
– Isaiah Thomas: This past weekend 2017 DE/OLB and OU offer, Isaiah Thomas (Tulsa, OK), visited Missouri. TFB caught up with Thomas to see how the trip went, and it sounds like he enjoyed his time in Columbia. However, I still get the sense the in-state schools (OU & Ok State) are the programs to beat when it comes to Thomas’ recruitment.
The talented OK Preps prospect also added that he plans on visiting Alabama this coming weekend. The Crimson Tide’s success in signing Joshua Jacobs this past recruiting cycle has increased their interest in Tulsa area recruits. – (Super K)
– Jacob Phillips: As we mentioned last week, the Sooners are expected to stop by and see 2017 LB Jacob Phillips (Nashville, TN) in the near future. Phillips let TFB know he has narrowed his list of schools down to a Top 5, but said he’s not quite ready to release said list yet. Phillips added that he plans on releasing it later this summer.
Phillips and his family visited OU during the spring practice period, and when asked if OU has a good chance of cracking that Top 5, Phillips replied “no doubt about it.” – (Super K)
– Garrett Flanary: 2017 DT Garrett Flanary (Tulsa, OK) let TFB know that OU’s Calvin Thibodeaux stopped by to see him this past week. Flanary has been quietly picking up some FBS offers and is certainly an intriguing prospect on film.
He isn’t necessarily the longest defensive lineman you’ll ever see, but he’s sudden and uses his hands really well. Additionally, he can really roll his hips and generate force. Flanary told me he grew up an OU fan and also said Thibodeaux asked him to come out to the OU camp this summer, which Flanary said (for now) he’s planning to attend. – (Super K)
– Brock Martin: Coach Thibs also stopped by to see in-state 2017 DE/OLB prospect, Brock Martin (Oologah, OK). Martin already holds offers from Texas Tech and Baylor, and shared that OU is recruiting him a ‘Jack’ LB. At 6’3″ (flat-footed) 220 lbs, Martin certainly looks the part.
Martin recently returned from a trip to Lubbock where he was offered by the Red Raiders. And this coming weekend Martin says he plans on visiting both TCU (Saturday) and Baylor (Sunday). Martin also noted that he may visit OU on Friday before heading south. – (Super K)
– UPDATE 1:44 pm):
Blessed to receive my 5th college offer! This one from Oklahoma University #BoomerSooner pic.twitter.com/IpMUnJOsuK
— C.Sterns (@lil_STERNS2) April 25, 2016
Temple (TX) DE Taquon Graham (@Quon_49) tells me he expects to see #Oklahoma and #Alabama visit him this week. @SuperK_TFB @DrewD977ESPN
— Andrew King (@Andrew_TFB) April 25, 2016
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BOOMER 1ST
SOONER!!
SOONER!!!!
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Slower———-
slowest
Brock looks bigger than 220,nice stuff K,thanks
Looks like 250 to me, he reminds me of CJ Ah You.
I was going to say 240.
I thought the same when I saw him on film
Open post! Yay! Open post!
Martin looks like he stands up and doesn’t fire forward very well and he still is getting to ball quickly. If that can be coached up and developed he could be lethal.
I like OU going after homegrown talent. I hope we land them all. Boomer!
Me too! Big time!
I think it’s smart for them to at least recruit those guys and get them in camp.
the homegrown guys apparently are the best options right now at DT…..possibly along the OL, too.
Who here thinks Trey Sermon commits to OU this week?
Idk about this week, but I think it’s definitely happening lol. We’ve discussed this before, we are both high on Trey and would love for him to commit sooner rather than later!
Ehh, usually you see some rattling before the commitment and I haven’t seen much yet.
Trey is scheduled to announce in September. Haven’t heard anything about that changing my man.
I read somewhere OU lead for Trey and A.J. I would be very surprised and very happy if that is indeed true. Keeping my fingers crossed it is true
Dear Super K, thank you..
Someone had posted yesterday but Tre Brown placed 3rd at the Ill Speed finals ( 14.25 winning time 13.97) in Baltimore. Scores aren’t up yet but was looking at the regional results, again, and noted Robert Barnes had placed 2nd to Brown (14.43) Dallas w/ a 14.56. Jeffrey Okudah 6′ 2 190, posted a 15.20 in Dallas. Now I haven’t seen either in person but watching film, Barnes appears every bit as good. Barnes apparently is better w/ burst/change direction and this at 6’3 198. Barnes if finally starting to get the attention he deserves.
n.rivals.com/news/rivals-recap-illspeed-regional…
I think Barnes is s future superstar! I think he has the potential to be another Sean Taylor.
Of the two videos, I was far more impressed with Brock Martin, I would say he is a homegrown you got to keep/get.
As far as Flanary’s video, I liked him more as a guard than DT, and he looked great on those kickoffs.
Nice read. Thanks Super K
Thank you!
Flanary, the more I watched, the more I noticed how quick his 1st step is. He’s 6’3 and says he’s around 260 so he would have to grow into the DT position. I’m curious if he plays any other sports? I’ve always been a fan of quick DTs if we are playing an attacking defense.
Joey Bosa was 6’3″ 260 coming out of HS. Maybe this kid grows into the next Joey Bosa….or maybe the next Matt Dimon….
Great first step indeed. But I believe his accurate measurement without shoes is closer to 6’1. That would be NG height at OU. The Sooners do have some shorter DEs/DTs but they’re apparently looking for them to be 6’3 type guys. But it’s better to build the relationship with in-state guys…see them in camp and recruit them either way.
Super K, I saw your comment about Okudah wanting to play CB in college. Are the Sooners recruiting him for that?
If you pay attention when he is playing guard my stepbrother is #20 at RB a couple plays and stands 5’10” I have seen him next to flanary on multiple occasions if flanary is over 6′ I’ll be really surprised.
I like the way Martin plays and that was off an acl injury?? I’m sure the coaches are gonna wait to see how he plays this year and if he can play the full year before they offer but I would to see him in crimson and creme
Martin is great at shedding blocks and using his hands. He never gives up on a play and is pretty aggressive. I could see him having a big year as a senior if he stays healthy. I hope OU stays on him. He could be a sleeper.
Thought Graham was a Texass lock
Well it looks like we might be offering Raegor and Rambo, so I guess all is fair…
Kind of like the Saban process, offer 300 kids and which ever ones arrive at campus first get the scholies. 🙂
I thought that was Harbaugh’s plan… Wait, you didn’t say “wait till they get there only to say nevermind.” That’s what Harbaugh does.
Sterns will you come to Norman please. I love that dudes tape. WOW!!!
My nephew played on the same youth football team as Taquon Graham for several years and although my nephew moved to Deleware several years ago they have stayed in touch. My nephew tells me that he is leaning toward either TCU or Texas.
In other news: After 23 long years, my Islanders made it out of the 1st round. Terrible owners, General Managers, Coaches and draft picks/trades that would make the L.A. Clippers look competent, this is why you follow your team threw thick and thin. Nothing, and I mean nothing can compare to the NHL Playoffs..and Overtime Playoff Hockey? Any Hockey fans out there? Tonight you have the Blues/Blackhawks in game 7…this will be a blood bath.
I can think of some things that can compare to NHL playoffs. No offense.
What’s hockey?
Icing belongs on a cake i think.
Dude …. Just dude ….
Come to st louis… Ill treat you to dinner and nice seats, youll change your mind real quick.
Hockey = Soccer on ice and every bit as boring.
I’d try to show you the light, but something tells me it’d be wasted effort …
I’ve been to some nhl hockey games and I’ve been to some soccer matches. 2 good friends were scholarship soccer players and dragged me to their games.
The problem is, you can’t make me not see what I see on the ice/field…and it is DULL.
LET’S GO BLUES!!!!! F— YEAH BABY!!!! I know, i know … I should be more decent, but our backs are against the wall, and im hoping we give it our all. i wish i was going to the game. Nothing like screaming profanities at the hawks with a rowdy supporting cast of drunk blues fans. Btw, the lack of success in the postseason for the blues only exacerbates the same feelings for Stoops. What is up with these teams who play so well during the season, but then play like they dont belong in the post-season?? Also, its good to see the islanders move on … Gives us blue Blues fans hope.
Love me some Islanders also.
Yes, but my favorite NHL team didn’t make the playoffs this season…too many key injuries and some major roster disappointments…………
yup, posted about your isles last nite……….primarily ranger/stars fan but also like several others……….watching blues/hawks now while catching ducks/preds when possible…….blues all over hawks right now 2 zip
bloodbath?………..hardly, neither can afford penalties in final game imo
Sterns got some pop fer sure!
I’m friends with Brock’s dad. Good ball player but dad is a HUGE okie-state fan. May not matter in the end but worth watching.
Would really like Graham, Buggs and/or Wilson or Rogers for the DL.
Guessing sterns crystal ball to OSU is preliminary lol. Pretty highly rated kid.
Yeah that is based on one prediction.
Not used to seeing that logo next to crystal ball prediction(s) =)
But it’s Warren who made the prediction; he’s usually pretty accurate with OU-related predictions.
His brother plays at Oklahoma State…
ahh, didnt know that.
Yah his Twitter is has quite a few OSU coaches and players. But get Sooner Squad on him.
Offer Brock he looks really good
Very busy day today.Metz out and BOOMER!———–
Race you home.
Race you home.
SOONER! Later, metz.
Missed the whole day being busy…AGAIN. work, work, work.
SOONER!!
From Baker Mayfields Twitter cause I don’t know/am too lazy to link the actual tweet:
“#SoonerSquad17 isn’t playing any games….Just wait on it”
https://twitter.com/baker_mayfield6/status/724722904148021248
I like the sound of this! Needs googly eyes with it.
For sure, googly eyes=BOOM.
Hmmm…..
https://twitter.com/thefbbrainiacs/status/724735806531756034
There’s the eyes! BOOM’s comin’!!! Maybe.
That or Super K is playing a cruel cruel joke.
Been some chatter on another site about some defensive news out of Florida possibly coming this week, not sure if it’s related to these tweets or not.
Beat me to it. 🙂
Just wait on it= boom is a comin
Doesn’t feel like it’s about a recruit but about the Illspeed event last weekend. Just a guess.
Yeah probably just a general “our recruits are awesome” tweet
I disagree, sounds like a recruit to me. Not sure why he would would want us “just wait on it” for Illspeed news. That phrase has mostly been in reference to players/coaches getting wind of a commitment before said recruit has officially made the announcement.
Having said that, I have no idea what an Illspeed event is so I, of course, may be wrong.
I’ll ask around real quick to see if I’m wrong, or perhaps a mod can provide more.
ILLSpeed was an invitational event for recruits, Tre Brown won 3rd place and I believe Broiles and Barnes were also invited.
Okay, so I’m kinda going to retract my statement now.
Late arriving, but thank Super K for your usual fine work!
Brock Martin looks like a one man wrecking crew. Is his motor as good as it looks to me? Love the way he keeps after the ball.
https://twitter.com/coachj_boulware/status/724745057438326784
Sermon?
I read somewhere else that the speculation is a RB silent committed to the coaches today or yesterday. If that is the case then Boulware is saying one spot open at RB.
He supposedly said he was waiting until September or something, but would love for u to be right.
Save my spot while I grab another beer, this might be good. 🙂
Sounds like he’s talking about the domino effect.
https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/status/724385404753833985
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Does anyone know why the Sooners were never really in on Najee Harris? Did they not pursue him hard due to lack of fit or was he just that interested in Bama?
Never had a shot, didn’t waste time on an offer.
Let’s hope this turns out favorable.
https://twitter.com/PaulMyerberg/status/724704889046183936
I’d love to see the NCAA get nailed. Big time.
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Louise, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but working on the internet isn’t how Lori got paid $98 an hour…
Commit coming
Thrilling.
Total guess on my end but im thinking kennedy brooks RB from texas silent committed. I have no inside info just thinking he saw other big RBs interested in OU and resereved his spot
I’m guessing it’s a little late for a boom this evening. Thunder move on and some good hockey so not all bad.
nhl……hawks/blues……..whatta game and series………the best of the nhl and playoff hockey
Totally agree … first big series win I can remember since the Pronger/Hull/MacInnis days, if any. Winning a playoff game in United Center is one thing (first since 2002, I think), seeing the ‘hawks go down to the Blues is another, but winning a Game 7 vs them (9-1 in Game 7s) is friggin’ incredible!!! Now I gotta live up to my promise to my sons: Getting tickets for a game when the Stars come to town. I hope I can find tickets.
I was for the hawks but still a great game, about as good as it gets……..have watched all the playoffs and think the blues have a strong shot at the cup …..am a stars fan, among other teams I like……….blues are a bad matchup for the stars, will present all kinds of problems…….stars still without seguin as far as I know which hurts…….hoping for a great series…being an old guy, I used to listen to the blues on kmox b/c it was the only nhl station that I could get in okc……really enjoyed the broadcasts with dan kelley, great hockey announcer
Possible rough day tomorrow for the Sooner State. Prayers and blessings to all. Be safe
Nice to see Oologah representing! Boomer Sooner!
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