Open Post | Wednesday, Sept. 2nd (UPDATE 2:13 pm)
Posted on: September 2, 2015
Image of Obi Eboh via 247 Sports
– Obi Eboh: Have spoken to a couple folks with knowledge of 2016 CB Obi Eboh’s (Southlake, TX) recruitment and have been told that Eboh may be announcing his decision this Friday night after the Southlake Carroll vs. Tulsa Union game. Obviously things could easily change between now and then, but as of today a decision is expected to come Friday.
I’m told in no uncertain terms that if a decision is indeed announced, the choice will definitely come from one of the two Red River rivals. The Horns just offered Eboh yesterday, in what was described as a potential game-changer. And in speaking with a couple sources on the Texas side, I get the sense the UT coaches feel good about their chances. But at the same time, OU seems to like their chances as well given the longstanding relationship they have with Eboh.
I have been told several OU coaches will be in attendance at the SLC vs. Union game this Friday night. In addition to Eboh, there are multiple other OU targets also playing in the game (Tre Brown for Union & Robert Barnes for Carroll), so the OU coaches presence was almost assuredly planned in advance and not necessarily related to this potential announcement. – (Super K)
– Roshauud Paul: 2017 WR Roshauud Paul (Bremond, TX) tweeted out yesterday that he will be in attendance at this week’s OU season opener. Paul recently decommitted from TCU.
– Bryce Youngquist: The 2016 LB commit tweeted out yesterday that he plans to be in Norman the weekend of the Texas Tech game for his official visit.
Official visit set for October 24 vs Texas Tech !!!! "ALL IN" NORMAN #OUDNA #CALISOONER #BRINGTHEWOOD #BOOMERSOONER pic.twitter.com/26WvckvLwQ
— Bryce Youngquist (@49BryceFootball) September 2, 2015
– Team Note | PJ Mbanasor: I have been told that true freshman CB PJ Mbanasor has been receiving a number ofΒ first team reps this week in practices. It sounds like Kerry Cooks is trying to ensure he has solid depth at the position for the season ahead, so I am fully expecting Mbanasor toΒ receive significant playing time Saturday night. – (Super K)
– UPDATE (2:13 pm): No. 1 2017 RB in the country according to at least one service.
Just received My 24th offer from Oklahoma! #AllGloryToGod #GoSooners pic.twitter.com/OP0X54uENC
— Mac (@AnttMacc_) September 2, 2015
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Even though Malik Jefferson seems like a “stand up guy”, I cannot wait to see Perine knock him on his Texsa butt.
#PunIntended
And after Perine knocks him on his ass, the next play Mixon jukes him so hard he falls out of his shoes.
Perine = back breaker
Mixon = ankle breaker
Pretty hard to play football when your bottom extremities are shattered
The other ankle will be broken by Dede just for good measure.
You know it’s dangerously close to game-time, and we the fans have our crimson & cream shades on, whenever barbaric acts of breaking other teams players seems righteous & justified lol.
Alex Ross = Heart breaker (I am undecided on which team will be most effected by this though)
@JB991:disqus So you two are saying that Perine is going to undress Malik. Alright. I’ll allow it.
I keep seeing all these “face of the program articles” pertaining to Malik. That’s great for TX, they need it.
All I’m doing is issuing a friendly PSA in advance: ***WARNING: All programs’ faces will be rearranged via Perine & Mixon’s wrath.
BOA. (Burnt Orange A$$)
Thanks for feeding my OU info addiction with today’s OP!
That SLC vs Union sounds like its a fun one. Any targets on either side besides Oboh?
Loving that PJ is getting reps. Still amazed that the kid stuck with us even through that last year.
Will be attending the union Southlake Carroll game
I have been told several OU coaches will be in attendance at the SLC vs. Union game this Friday night. In addition to Eboh, there are multiple other OU targets also playing in the game (Tre Brown for Union & Robert Barnes for Carroll), so the OU coaches presence was almost assuredly planned in advance and not necessarily related to this potential announcement. β (Super K)
lol.
Would love to see that one on television.
I can’t wait to see PJ play. I was most excited about his recruitment than anyone else in the 2015 class.
Frison back on the team?
Yes
To be fair, he was never not on it. He’s still suspended, just as he was before. Back (in Norman) w/ the team, not practicing.
Ok, so nothing has changed, since the suspension then..?
Correct.
KJ,
Do you know the latest on this? How big a doghouse is Frison in? When is he expected to be back practicing with the team? Would be nice to have that extra body.
Actually, this needs confirmation and I’m not sure if this is out there yet, but just heard he should be back by the end of this week. Maybe TFB can make some inquiries.
No one I know has seen him bud. Not at practice, dorms or otherwise
I had heard that too about a week ago, no one has seen him including his room mate. Maybe somethings developed since then.
Except that he is back in Norman and with the team as opposed to not being there at all.
Is he in school at OU?
Yes, he has also been at the last couple practices but he is not allowed to work out. He is simply observing so he can keep up. Sounds promising if you ask me.
Not really, other than he wasn’t in Norman there for a while.
Was watching some games from last year. Three things that concerned me the most and could carry over to this year were, Nila couldn’t beat out Dionte/Adam to become a starter, Jordan Evans size – always giving up 2-3 extra yards, even to a moderate sized back, and Ahmad Thomas – every big12 QB juked him, he doesn’t have the start stop nor the speed to cover. On the positive side though, we have other receivers not named Sterling who we have been hearing about, and the CB position with Jordan will be an upgrade from Julian.
Actually, the starting position went back and forth all year, between Dionte and Nila. Whomever had the best week of practice started. Nila had like 7 starts last year.
And the number of times Jordan Evans was getting knocked backward was miniscule when compared to Dom Alexander. And Jordan is 12-14 pounds (seems to be good weight) heavier than last year, around 238. Dom on the other hand is still around 222.
But I’m right there with you on A Thomas. He and Byrd scare me. I’ve already got a massive supply of Rolaids ready, for as long as they’re in there.
Perhaps, that is why PJ is getting in some 1st team reps. He may be called to step up sooner rather than later.
Well PJ is a corner, and Jordan Thomas is solid at corner. Just think PJ is getting reps w/ 1’s to be ready, as depth. Anything happens to Sanchez (injuries each of the last two years) or J Thomas, PJ is ready to go.
Khalil, Prentice and Sunderland are the ones we hope come along rapidly, so as to ease our (and coaches?) anxiety with A Thomas and Byrd.
I would not be surprised to see PJ take the corner spot by the end of the season from Jordan. Not a dig against Jordan, but PJ will be that good.
I want to see OU in the position they were when they had B Jack or D Hurst at one corner and J Fleming at the other. Two shutdown corners really help the D.
I missed that then. Because, I was watching KSU, TCU highlights, mostly Dionte and Shead. But, no doubt Nila is a good player, just wondering why he couldn’t even beat Dionte, who is not as good as the others we had last year.
I think you are right about DOM. But, what is glaring in the films are most of the times DOM was not even in the correct area code, while Jordan was always there, just he could not corral the runner at the moment of contact. But, he is a very very smart player and always is near the ball.
Ahmad thomas could be a very good LB imo, he hits viciously and a good run player, but FS, god save us.
Heard Jordan is up from 222 last yr to 250 this year. sounds like TOO much to me. From what both Stoops said several times last year Dom was always in the right position and was smart. AThomas will always be a safety and will be better with better recognition and communication and experience this year. Watch, he’ll be a lot better this year, however, he still will probably get beat out by Haughton by year’s end, IMO. He’s too light for LB.
J Evans is listed at 239 on the depth chart.
And from what I saw, he was already better at wading through the trash and filling the hole, v Dom. Dom always seemed to get caught up in the traffic, and made contact while standing still or moving backward. Add that to his light weight, and I’ll bet you most of his tackles were 7+ yards up field.
Jordan was better at meeting the runner in the hole, and if he went backward, it was only for a couple.
JMHO.
Teddy Lehman said yesterday he was at 250 and he thought he’d gained too much. If it’s 240 I think that’s good. If it’s 250 I agree with teddy
In reference to your Ahmad Thomas concerns, please see 2012 and the improvement in Javon Harris from the previous season.
Not only did Nila represent himself well all year at guard, but we had a plethora of excellent, experienced guards he was competing with. I’m not sure we have ever had an OU team with more depth at guard than we did last year.
A plethora??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QI8nj6PSPI
I love that movie
that’s good
So true. Shead, Evans, Savage, and Kasitati. All had previous starting experience and talent.
Lots of years of experience, too: Shead RSr, Evans Sr was here 6 yrs, Savage Sr, Kasitati RJr (last yr), then there was also Feo RSr, and Alvarez Fr. I’m not sure that you can use the word plethora in college football if you can’t call that plethora at a position. 25 years of combined playing at college level, plus I was okay with about any of 5 or 6 of them starting. Not sure OU has ever in the history of their program had more depth at the OG position.
I think Amad’s biggest issue is not speed of running, but speed of processing information and reacting to it. He was very slow at helping the CBs on the deep passes.
This is the time of year where hope and uncertainty get wrapped up in one tortilla.
So many young cats are going to play, and that, typically, means one of two things.
1.) OU has happened onto some excellent immediate contributors, which usually means the team could be very good for years.
or
2.) The new contributors are better than what was already here, which means that play on the field could get ugly, at times.
Based purely on the word going around during the off season, it sounds like these freshmen aren’t just out there because the other guys suck. It sounds like some of them just have “it.”
Ordinarily, this many freshmen starting would leave me grasping for some blood pressure medication; this time, I’m as excited for a season opener as I’ve been in the last 15 years. I haven’t been this jacked for a season opener since ’01.
This is true, it would go either ways, 2010 was a season I remember we had a lot of freshman come in and immediately contribute (Stills, Finch, Brennan, Colvin, Corey Nelson, Gabe, Trey).
and a very small senior class with few real contributors opens a lot of playing time for youngsters as well……
Very young in the secondary, still feeling the effects of poor recruiting by Willie Martinez. No seniors, only 1 RS junior (Sanchez) who was recruited by Mike immediately after arriving.
Last year’s secondary class appears to be awesome. Excited about this year’s (2016) verbals so far.
Depth chart reveals poor recruiting and/or development by Norvell at WR. His guys could always block well, however.
Only 2 of Bedenbaugh’s classes (2014 and 2015) are on campus, so it’s early for his guys as well. His first class was: Dalton, Alvarez, Paul, Frison, and Brown (plus Natrell Curtis who didn’t qualify). Not too shabby.
Now, if only Grundy could recruit a decent RB or 2 (jest).
Would be kinda awkward if Eboh commits to Texas with OU coaches in attendance.
naw, its happened before and will again…
Does anyone know if Eboh planned to announce his commitment on Friday before he was offered by Texas?
It seems pretty clear that if the plan to announce was in before the Texas offer then hes OU and if it was after then hes 90% Texas.
If Eboh had already made up his mind to go to OU b4 Texas offered, I don’t see how he all of a sudden ends up at Texas just 2 days after they offered.
I might be wrong but Eboh seems like the kind who thinks things through and does not make rash decisions. Like I said I might be wrong, but I dont see how a Texas offer can all of a sudden sway him from committing after only 2 days.
We will see I guess.
Momma has a lot of influence and if she prefers the academics at UT it could influence his decision. We shall see.
Depends on what he wants to study. OU is better than TU in some Majors
I only mentioned it because it was mentioned in yesterday’s OP.
and just might be he has been waiting for that Texsa offer, too.
if it’s about academics Stanford is the no-brainer
Could be an easy decision for Eboh if his dream school was Texas which would mean he probably was not a fan of the Sooners until they started giving him all their attention. Young kids often make decisions with the heart not the mind.
And some may even use other parts of their anatomy.
Maybe it is possible OU was the ‘fallback’ choice if none of Eboh’s ‘dream schools’ offered …..Texas was apparently one of them ..
I’m not that excited about Eboh. I’d rather have Jordan Parker.
You would be the only one. Cause we all want him as a sooner. Come on down Eboh
up, jason, up! it’s always up to OU wherever you live, and it’s always down to UT or OSU no matter where you live!
Hear, Hear!
He isn’t the only one. Not to say he won’t be good or that any of us want him to be a Longhorn either but I would rather have Parker if it came down to choosing only one.
Why not have both??
FWIW as of 8/26, Demetric Warren 247 has Parker 100% to OU. Will take.
I think Eboh will commit to Texas…..Others like Parker & Buchanan better anyway……..
Yep, UT boards are reporting momma wants him to commit to UT, and soon. Sucks, but momma usually wins out in these scenarios.
My take from yesterday’s open post about him receiving a UT offer made it sound like we need to be resigned to the fact that UT is in the lead. With the news today that he’s committing soon, seems like a slam dunk that he’s committing to UT. When I read the OP yesterday, I crossed him off the list.
Yep, pretty much. Oh well, lots of other kids out there, this happens every year.
she probably got a new job in Austin——this week.
She’s a doctor
I hope PJ can play a lot against Tulsa. Should be a game OU controls from the start, and Tulsa is going to run a spread and throw it around, so it would be a perfect game to get PJ some game action against the spread. Get him ready for Big 12 play.
We will need depth and experienced DBs in conference play.
Yep. A lot of freshman and young guys in the two deep for the secondary. Also a lot of talent. I like that unit going forward, although, I said that same thing when we signed Thomas/Byrd, and I’ve been a little underwhelmed by the both of them.
I saw some improvement with Thomas and Byrd late in the season, with the coaching change I think we will see improvement in the entire secondary.
yep…
Hello everyone,
Do you think we can get either/both PJ and Kahlil to make an impact on this team this year?
They are regarded as the top recruits last year.
I don’t know if it makes sense or not. But I would like to see one of these guys play NB and move Steven parker SS.
PJ getting 1st team reps as a true freshmen seems encouraging.
Try this. It mentions some different scenarios in it.
https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/ou-oklahoma-sooners-football-ad-miller-dahu-green-kahlil-haughton-marquise-overton-pj-mbanasor-dru-samia
FYI
OU Sooner Sports talk comes on @ 11:00am on FOXSW, channel 416 for Dish customers.
If we dont get Eboh, is it too late to go back to that safety from CA?
Eboh is a corner, I believe. In fact, I think we’re “full” at safety, and are only looking for corners.
OU likes two other corners—-Parker & Buchanan ..might get one of them….
……..http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ousportsextra/seize-the-moment-baker-mayfield-always-makes-the-most-of/article_bfe4434f-e9b6-5869-9bf7-73ea1da727aa.html
I just don’t understand why both Quick and Humphrey all of a sudden can’t catch the ball. They caught everything thrown to them in their Hudl videos!
You think highlight videos are gonna show drops?
Hey! You just take your fancy logic right on outteh hah, Mr. Bigsby. Ain’t none of these kind folk needn’t any o’ that. π
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LOL!
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That’s my favorite verse out of the book of Opinions. Chapter two, verse twelve.
MrBigsby…….here’s your sign!!
Must be a busted sarcasm meter.
Quick got more grease on his fingers than a fat dude at KFC
Hey a hole I resemble that remark? Lol
lol
Ball is flying a little quicker when thrown by a college QB compared to a HS one.
I think it’s more like….AD, Dahu and Dede catch ALOT better than those two.
One thing I always liked about Dahu is that he doesn’t just catch the ball with his hands, it’s like he suction cups the mofo in his hands and snatches it away from the db before the poor guy even has a chance to make a play on it.
That’s special, right there.
Geez. I didn’t think I had to broadcast my sarcasm. I figured it was pretty obvious.
Haha I got it BoomerDave!
To remove all doubt, always /s at the end.
It’s no fun if you have to tell people you are being sarcastic. It kinda like saying “pun intended”. Is it really a pun, if you have to say it’s a pun? I just prefer to let people figure it out for themselves. And for those who can’t, too bad. Lol.
But what good is sarcasm if it isn’t perceived as sarcasm?
Wait…so they didn’t catch everything on their Hudl videos?
Remember Mike wanted him as a CB, Quick wanted to play WR. Playing it in HS is different then in college. In HS I’m sure he was faster and better then most around him?
There is more to the Quick story. It’s not about him not being a good player
One thing that people should keep in mind about our young DBs is that we really don’t play a high octane passing attack until Oct 24 vs TT. The three best passing teams in the Big 12 (Baylor, TCU, OSWho) we play the last three weeks of the year. This sets up nicely for getting our younger (more talented) DBs experience.
Apologies to WV but they lost a lot of talent on offense.
My reasons for concern when playing Taco Tech in Norman have more to do with the health of the players and of the fans than of quality of play. No telling what kinds of diseases are incubated within Lubbock city limits. Erin Brockovich won’t even fly her plane over the stadium.
That’s why we play Texsa in Dallas… too many diseases in Austin.
You don’t want this in Norman.
https://youtu.be/QRsQMzJuaYU
Kept waiting for him to hurl explosively!
Totally makes sense!
And we now have our answer to the age old question
if the coach will put them in games….
My youngest sister calls me last night to inform me that she has planned her daughters birthday party at her house this Saturday evening. WTF? I asked politely. π She says I can crank up the radio broadcast on the surround sound or purchase the game from her house….decisions, decisions.
Both??? Buy the game on PPV, mute the TV, and crank up Toby and Merv!
Don’t feel bad. My wife’s good friend has a son with a bd party and then her little nephew has one, too. I’m trying to be the good husband, but c’mon, man….. A. it’s the day I train shoulders, B. and most importantly, it’s f-in’ gameday!
Family comes first. That being said, buy the game at your sister’s and bring the party to you. Help cultivate the next generation of Sooners.
You just made me think of the original Vacation movie where Chevy Chase stands with his family, acknowledging the Grand Canyon for about 10 seconds and says “let’s go”.
Here, honey….happy birthday….now go play and let me watch OU…..
Nah, man. Bring all the kiddos in the living room and have them gather around the tv. They’ll thank you later.
If it’s like my house the wife never wanted to have the kids in the room. All the screaming and yelling would upset them. I can get pretty loud too.
I’d say it’s pretty obvious that my relatives know me a little better than yours do you. Mine have their own little invite conversations: “MoJo, would you like to _____ during OU’s game,” “No!” “Oh, OK, maybe next time,” “No!” “Ok, we’ll talk later.”
Go early…leave early.
Get a different sister. This one obviously wasn’t raised right.
And for all the humor impaired and EasTex: /s
I would but she’s the best of the three. π
I’m sorry you have such a dysfunctional family. How do you cope?
Beer.
God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy.
Thanks!?!
Well you are the Official Sponsor of the /s.
You have a point…Thanks.
Outstanding!
Yeah, my daughter wants to have my granddaughters birthday party on the 10th of October. I was like, that is not a good idea. LOL
I go out of my way not to talk to any family or friends 6 days prior to an OU game just to avoid Saturday invites. I have all kinds of loved ones pissed off at me from September to Jan but its well worth it.
Be strong!
If she is paying for the PPV I day go there and find a TV behind a door and lock it for the duration of the game.
My wife is a Colorado native. The first year we were married she scheduled a dinner party on the day of OU-Texsa. She has never done such an atrocity since.
I just got off the phone with Dish Network, because I could not order the game from my receiver. The game is $39.99 and is in HD! Yes, it has been ordered!
So you had to call? Good to know. I haven’t been able to find the channel on any of the viewing guides.
I found it on Dish 458 but time is off and mine doesn’t say it’s HD. Think cost is $39.99. I’m calling today.
Great! Thanks. I remember seeing the channel in another thread but I couldn’t find it when I went back to look. Much appreciated.
It is listed on Dish channel 458 but not HD. Dish channel 469 lists the game as HD. Both are $39.99 Not sure it matters but I’m going with 469 HD.
Yes, I called and complained that I had the same problem last year (not being able to order online or from my receiver), they said they have a cable I can get to plug my cell phone into my hopper and order it. I said why would I do that when my hopper is plugged in to my internet connection with an ethernet cable. DOH!
Was what you ordered on channel 458 or another Dish channel? I’m fixing to call.
Sorry, I had to drive for several hours yesterday. What I ordered will be in both HD and SD. They said ordering the game it will show on both channels.
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I’m not gonna pay $40 for 3-4 hours of a football game. I will find a live stream. Until we get a reasonable price the only way I’ll pay is if I’m there or it’s apart of a sports package.
You are stronger than myself. I am going to pay.
Same. They’re playing us like a fiddle, Slim.
They are. I don’t want them to know what I’d be willing to pay tho. Gonna pay it and enjoy every moment of it. Got the grill ready to go. Gonna go plant food plots Saturday morning for my deer, then come home and get ready for some OU Football!!!
That’s what I’m talking about. Winning at life there, my friend.
Shoot this is all just sprinkles on the ice cream buddy. Jesus won it all for me 2000 years ago on Calvary’s cross.
Yep. I live in Kentucky and during the dark days I could only get radio … on the computer. PPV is nothing. I just won’t eat between now and Saturday so I can afford it.
I’m still not certain if I will. For me the cost in anger and aggravation for the glitchy mess I got for last year’s ppv has me inclined to follow my own advice…”never again.”
I hate dealing with that, too. Plus, I coach Baseball and the stupid coach forgot the game was a night game and scheduled a practice at the same time. I’m the stupid coach. Guess I have to pay $45 and record it. I really dislike the PPV crap for every first game. Really annoying.
You will as will i
Actually, I am more inclined today not to than I was yesterday.
Game day decision it shall be
Pretty sure I will listen to it on am1630 here in Dallas.
Well i just payed for it couldn’t miss the game 49.95 to excited about this season whats 50 bucks any how
And that’s fine with me. The money isn’t the issue, it was being abused by the ppv last year because Fox Sports butchered their feed.
First off, it wasn’t in HD. After that had a black screen until mid way in the 1st qtr, screen freezes off and on until the 4th qtr when the screen went to black. I was not pleased and would only be punishing myself needlessly if they did it to me again.
I understand i am a very weak man in hd this year suddenlink hope its better than last year
I will be on Sirius 108, and either DVR Monday nite at midnight, or someone usually puts up some very entertaining highlights or the complete game Saturday night on youtube.
Knowing they will have the full replay at midnight Monday has impacted my decision to listen on the radio.
Not sure if holakyle will have highlights this year after he wussed out on OU after the baylor game.
I messaged him about that last year on LT asking him why. He seems to be quite talented editiing vids. I never got a response. I don’t know if there was some sort of legal problem that he was threatened with or what.
He could have said so if there was a legal issue.
Some people asked him WTF in the comments section of his last highlight after he started posting screen shots of his video games.
I think he wussed out.
Some people just have a natural gift for certain things, he did some of the best amature vids I have ever watched.
He certainly did. From his first year in 2010 his highlight videos improved each year. Very talented editor, but disappointed the many fans he had built up with quitting on the Sooners. I cancelled my subscription to his channel.
My excitement to see our beloved Sooners is coupled with moments of acute loathing for certain CFB programs. My top CFB team to revile by (de-)merit of their historical wretchedness and other factors:
1(a). Texsa
1(b). OSUcks
1(c). Baylor
1(d). tOSUcks
1(e). Alabummer
2. Every other Texas team
3. War Beagle (because, you know, Alabamans)
4. LSU
5. Nike U
6. The Golden Domers and their obnoxious little mascot
7. Sparty
8. All Florida schools
9. All California schools
10. Arkie (My wife is from the Siloam Springs-Bentonville area, and their fans have a collective delusion of grandeur and a weird obsession of comparing their program’s mythos with that of OU’s. Just own what you got, Arkie fans!)
Anyone else with a similar list?
The Hunchback Leprechauns will always and forever remain at the top of my list for the most “magically despicable.”
I knew this was coming. Took longer than I thought it would.
I was distracted by the for reals world.
It happens
“Magically despicable”. That’s a new one for me (and I love it!).
It’s a play on the ‘Lucky Charms’ commercials.
https://youtu.be/bp3Dt1Nk3WE
Texas
USC
LSU
Baylor
Arkansas & Wisconsin (think they are RBU…)
Just think, Mixon was almost a Badger. #Gross
Where did you hear that from? Closest school to OU (where he wanted to go from the start) was Cal.
really? I thought it was UCLA
Sorry, it was UCLA. But they weren’t even close and neither was Wisky.
He visited Wisconsin.
From what I understand, it came down to Wisconsin, UCLA, and us.
http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-football-recruiting/2014/1/4/5274658/us-army-all-american-bowl-2014-wisconsin-recruits
Wisconsin fans thought they had him. They were the closest AFAIK.
No, it was UCLA that was closest, but they weren’t actually close. He visited Wisky to visit.
This is a good list. I like this one mucho. But I hate every team that isn’t us.
Can’t argue with that logic, Slim. π
1. Tejas
2. Tennessee
3. Rest of SEC-Memphis is a hotbed for all SEC fans, who all think they’re entitled to share every national championship every year
4. Lil bro
5. Anyone else who wears orange or wants to wear orange or thinks it might be a good idea to dress in orange
6. Oregon-it’s still our ball
7. Michigan
8. USC
9. Baylor-be better longer than 15 mins before you spout off at the mouth
10. BYU-dirty, bite your fingers off while cursing you at the bottom of the pile, hypocritical mormons
I almost added BYU: “Get off my porch!”
As an OU fan but a BYU grad I have to agree. My freshman year SI ran a cover article labeling BYU the most hated team in America. I don’t think much has changed in that regard.
Short reply two favorite collage football teams OU and who ever they hell is playing the Irish
1. Texsa
2. All teams Saban as ever coached
3. All teams Les miles as ever coached
4. All teams Pete Carroll as ever coached
5. Oregon
Man, that’s a hard list to find anything wrong with
You’re winning me over with this one.
1. LSU. I hated them even before MindLes Miles arrived so you can just imagine how I feel about them now.
2. Baylor- The moved exponentially up my list in the last 2 years
3. OSU – For obvious reasons
4. Texas – See #3
5 Texas A&M – Left our conference for the SEC and suddenly they think they have relevance in the football world.
6. Miami – Old habits die hard
Go; it’s spelled g-o. I blame their school systems for not stopping this atrocity.
You don’t like “gooks” tigers?
Might want to rephrase that. π
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BnOP43Mv_PY/SWPoBb0hxfI/AAAAAAAAHMc/RArDjTwuedo/s400/Chinese+Bandits.jpg
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA
That’s what you call it in the south when you make fun of LSU. Geaux is pronounced “gooks” but that’s one heck of a funny picture
Never heard it called that, always called it Goooh.
I lived in Louisiana and I never heard anyone pronounce it as “gooks”. I just sick of seeing Geaux Tigers everywhere.
Well I doubt many people in Louisiana make fun of LSU
LOL! I just about fell out of my chair laughing at that.
That’s the famous Sports Illustrated photo of the LSU “Chinese Bandit” defense that led them to a natty in 1958. They gave up less than a hundred yards per game.
Paul Dietzel. Coached at Army as well. Good call, EasTex.
Are you an SAE? LMAO!
Hahaha. No. We used to beat the tar out of a couple frats after they’d start their mouths running. Most were ok. Some just needed that little extra lesson
My fraternity at OU was great. We had epic parties. The only big fights we got in were with rival houses for firing golf balls at 2am through their windows. Good times!
The only “fight” I recall was when a rival house decided they were going to start some stuff with us and it was just us pledges out front working on a party setup. Our whole house emptied and a guy who was one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet (but was quite large) ran straight to the head of the pack and confronted the other house’s vocal leader. The members from the other house quickly retreated, but the one guy kept talking smack to our guy, turned around and saw his bros had left him, so he started walking backwards, talking out his ear hole.
He would have been absolutely crushed by our guy, so it was a smart decision to leave.
I would bet that Baylor has moved from one of the most loved to most hated programs by OU fans over the past couple years. I have a hard time putting them in my top 5 because they were just so good to us for so long! We were 20 and 0 against them at one time. LSU, Miami, USC, Oregon, and osu in some order for my top 5
But they are such a dirty team, I’ve lost respect for them, even before the sexual assault convinction issue.
Baylor only proved they could beat Josh Heupel. Now they have to prove they can actually beat Oklahoma. Bennett read Heupel’s offense like a book. He will not have such a luxury this season.
ND is way too down the list. They are beneath contempt.
1. Texas
2. A&M – so pretentious with no achievements
3. Bama/LSU
5. osu
6. ND
7. Oregon
8. Baylor
100% agree with your #2. Never have I seen a CFB fanbase hang its hat on pageantry like the gAggies.
I think the word “pageantry” gives the reason away.
Bingo. Solid assessment, I’d say.
I strongly agree with all of the lists and all of the posts. I am not running for President (this year), and I approve of this thread.
LOL! Nice one, Rick.
Been working since very early this morning. Had to get in and see what the bros on TFB were “up too” today, before I finish for the day.
Vitamins T, F, and B are essential for an Okie’s health. I recommend two scoops.
That’s a fantastic remark
I’m very wary of the (conspiracy theory coming) possible plot of the TFB writers, to make us all TFB junkies, and control our thoughts to the very possibility of anxious anticipation of the upcoming daily news, OP, and practice or game notes, in no specific order.
Well, crap, now THAT cat’s out of the bag.
Like the list, I have to add Oregon and Penn St.
I think #5 Nike U is Oregon. Yucky Duckies.
Eh, let’s just hate ’em twice.
Okie dokie.
Only 2 on my list…OSU and whoever we are playing.
I propose that henceforth Oregon be know as
AFLACK U
( minus the A of course )
doh. Thanks. Totally missed it.
Oregon is “Nike U”. And Penn State is a good one. I could probably swap them out with Sparty.
First, although they are generically covered, Miami needs special attention. Then we musn’t ignore BYU, they are hate-worthy. Mizzery deserves some hatred, as well. And, finally, both Boston College and Boston U on the grounds that their fans are douche bags and thus the teams must suffer our hatred.
That pretty well covers any holes in the original.
All great points. Missouri just missed the cut for me. But definitely in the Top 15.
Mind you, their T-Shirts commemorating the burning of Lawrence, KS to the ground were instant, and worthy, classics.
Whoa. You’ve piqued my interest there, my friend. I must consult the Google.
Pre-Civil War Pro Slavery Missourians burned abolitionist Lawrence in an attempt to intimidate Kansans.
In essence it was two groups of sh*theads in a street fight. So, amusing for onlookers.
I get the reference. Just wanted to see the shirts. A more thoughtful dig at KU than what is typical.
1. Miami – just can’t let it go π
1b Whorns
3. Penn St (my whole life)
4. OSUcks – I think sheep should be protected
That’s all I really loathe
1- osu
2- texsa
3- usc
4- lsu
5- oregon
6- alabama
7- fla st
8- nd
9- tex a&m
10- miami
This list would change if any of the HC’s left and went elsewhere.
Could not agree more with #10. We are SOONERS living in Bentonville area and not only do they believe their program has the tradition of OU, Alabama, USC, etc. They also beat their chest while shouting S-E-C as if they were founding members. How about actually winning the conference just once before using that as your pathetic cry of greatness!! Sorry, alot of caffeine today and needing to vent!!
I couldn’t agree more..
But I will say, the countryside is beautiful. Love the scenery in that neck of the woods.
I couldn’t agree more. I teach in De Queen, AR. I can not tell you how many times I tell pig fans to root for your team and quit jumping on the conference coat tails.
1. Texsa (any longtime OU will have them near the top)
2a-2o. Any SEC team, especially the ones coached by Nicky Satan
3. OkSU (at least they have Oklahoma in the name)
4. tOSU (I am actually a Michigan fan as well)
5. USC
6. Oregon (the onside still gets me fired up)
7. Florida St (this would have been #3 a few years ago but they ended the SEC shampionships)
8. Notre Dame
9. Miami
10. Baylor (this could be higher in a few years if they can sustain the lofty perch)
I share your #4. That’s why Sparty made mine.
Does anyone hate Boise State anymore?? Maybe its just me but they would have to be in my top 5 all because of 1 game!! Still not over it yet, just like I’m not over the screw job we got at Oregon!
Oh! That’s a good one. Good eye.
I MUST point to flaws in the lists of some of you great TFB fans & posters. The TOP FIVE simply HAS to be:
#1 = saxet
#2 = shorthorns
#3 = UTerus
#4 = texsa
#5 = orange clad team from Austin
Now after this TOP FIVE, I can understand some variation of –
cowgirls, little-green-men, the duck-cheats, THE Ohio-Meyers, and moving up the charts from obscurity is the Baylor-Briles future convicts.
Solid list, Cush. Can’t argue with that.
Bogus!
Fightin’Frenchies isn’t only #1 it isn’t on the list.
McNeese State
Appalachian State
Memphis
Eastern Washington University
Temple
Columbia
The State University of New York at Buffalo
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The uverse version of the game runs from 4-1030. Im going to have to do some tuner trickery to record all the games i want to watch.
Who runs a 6 and a half hour PPV for a game vs a mid major?
Fox
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1211716044/rick-fox_400x400.jpg
Sudden link starts at 4.30 just payed for it hyped for this season
Im hyped too, i have to work that night, so i wont be home to manually adjust my tuners.
Going to have to rely on the wife to make adjustments, as she tries to corral 2 kiddos.
Dish has it listed at 4-830
Still 2 hours early. Thats a lot of pregame lol
Dish starts at 430, they have some Fox pregame thing going on.
Apparently U-verse.
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Berry Tramel’s season predictions:
TCU 8-1 (owns win tie breaker with OSU)
OSU 8-1
Baylor 7-2
OU 7-2 ( plus a loss in the Alamo bowl 9-4 for year)
WVU 5-4
KSU 3-6
Texas 3-6
Tech 2-7
Kansas 0-9
Dear Lawd, that is not how I had mine the last time I went through it.
Berry, is mostly an idiot, yours is probably more accurate.
Is he still mainlining Mexican Brown?
You’d have to throw in some harsh whiskey or uncivilized tequila on top of the brown to get those results.
Like Pepe Lopez?
ed zackery
ew
Mexican Gold!!!
Not that high on OSU, more higher on KSU, rest I tend to agree, though OU will have 2-3 losses, imo.
Boo, Berry! Think Boo Berry has been toking something funky.
The funny thing is, I think Berry doen’t even have to be toking anything to be off. He’s just so…Berry!
It is not too far from what I had with the big exception being little brother. Does he really expect a team that was WORSE on D than OU (and we know how bad that was) last year with a shaky O-line and nothing proven in the backfield to win two of three vs Baylor, TCU, and OU and beat Texas in Austin and WVU in Morgantown? They could certainly do some of those things, but ALL of them? That would put OSU at 11-1.
A 7-6 team that was closer to 4-8 than 9-4 all of a sudden is a top 5-7 team in the country? He and Traber are way to high on OSU. They are placing way to much on playing TCU, Baylor, and OU in Stillwater. They are no better than 8-4 or 9-3. I have them at 8-4.
I honestly believe Berry just trolls OU fans to generate controversy. He isn’t dumb; he knows what the result will be when he publishes drivel like that prediction.
This is my favorite Traber vid and I strongly disagree about the dumb statement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DY2HargZ7g
Who, in their right mind, would hire that guy to do anything?
I know I shouldn’t feel this way, BUT, seeing him getting kicked in the mouth makes me smile every time I see it.
LMAO. Thats awesome.
Sorry, you were referring to Berry, I had Traber on the brain.
Yeah; Traber is just a moron. Different situation. LOL
no doubt
The media in Oklahoma is so intimidated by the crybaby osu fans that they don’t dare state the obvious about them. 8-1, no chance.
So Berry thinks we lose to Tennessee as well. I don’t think so.
Trammel must have become drinking buddies with Pat Jones.
Porky Pig
Iowa St?
according to Berry Tramel,
Iowa St 2-7
I’m just not high on osu. They’re being set up to disappoint a lot of people around the Oklahoma media. They were one play away from 5-7 and that one play happens to be one of the worst coaching decisions I can remember in college football.
I’m also not high on tcu.
And that one play(er) is no longer there.
Don’t forget, KU was a Hill kickoff return away from beating them last year as well. That being said, I’m drinking their Kool-Aid this year. Schedule sets up great for them. I predict a 10-2 type season, although I’m hoping for a 0-12 one.
See I don’t buy the schedule sets up theory. It set up perfect for us last year and we dropped 3 at home. I think they could finish 3rd at best but also as low as 7th in the big 12. And that 7th place finish doesn’t involve a wheels fall off scenario I just think they’re about even with Texas, wvu and ksu.
For ou they could finish anywhere from 1st to 6th or 7th also but for ou to finish that low I think stoops would have to completely lose this team and/or be obliterated with injuries.
I don’t think there will be a lot of difference between #4 and #8. I think Taco Tech will be muddled in there somewhere also if their defense improves (otherwise they are a distant #8).
Yep. Osu is always gonna be osu and in reality everyone knows that, even them. They’re NEVER consistently going to be better than us. No way we lose that game last year without the fluke punt return which should never have happened. Then they kick a field goal in OT and we don’t? Bizarro twilight zone!!!! Crap happens, but 8-1 for them this year is chuckle worthy. (Shakes head in disgust.)
They would have lost against KANSAS if not for a game saving play by Hill (and OU). Both games at the end. It would have 7 losses in a row and 8 total. 4-8 but for Hill in two game saving end of the game plays, 2-7 in conference. OU played with a QB completing 45% of his passes for the year, 2 TDs and 4 int. No shep, etc. OU still up by 14 with 5 minutes to go with the ball with a team that is limping. The sad thing for OSU fans is that none of them saw the game. All OSU fans had turned off the game or left the stadium and didn’t get to see them get a rare victory over OU. Funny. None I know saw the ending and the win.
So is Oliver going to visit OU?
Yes he and Cleveland…didnt say when on the tweet tho
Oliver put out another one that said that was false info. Don’t think that tweet was supposed to go out. I hope Oliver comes but I have no clue. I’m sure TFB will put a list together of the folks visiting each week.
If Oliver comes TFB will probably list as “Secret Visitor”
Not sure why they would call him a “secret visitor”. They’ve posted at least 3 times, as recent as yesterday, that he was going to visit. If he was in fact the “secret visitor” that didn’t want to be exposed since he was committed elsewhere, TFB has already blown his cover. I have to believe at this point the the secret visitor is someone else. Can’t think that TFB would either throw a kid under the bus or do anything to hurt OU’s chance at a stud recruit. ,
TFB didn’t. Tyrie sent a tweet out saying both were coming for the game.
TFB did too! Read the update from yesterday’s OP and click on the links provided by Jordan or whoever. Yesterday, Jordan posted an update with Cleveland’s tweet and said something to the effect that “as Brandon has reported here and here (these are links) Oliver will be visiting……”
must of skipped over that part. thanks
I wrote that tongue in cheek because of his tweet.
I dont really think he would be a TFB Secret visitor
Thanks
@Edoliver_11: β@Tyrie_1: Me and @Edoliver_11 going on that OU official visit οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½βthis man is telling the world false information
Ah, he meant they were just going to commit π instead
Yes, but there’s a twist to it.
https://i.imgur.com/GmEjiCv.gif
update added
wow, he’s impressive.
How accurate is 5’8″?
Most sites are saying 5’9″, so about 5’8″ might be right
Man when this kid sees the hole he hits the jets and is also a pretty good receiver. Looks great especially for sophomore highlights.
Anybody have a 40 time on him? It must be off the charts.
First few plays I was wondering he could be touched. Good vision and good hands.
dat kid has some speed and vision
Geeezzzzzzzzzz kid is bad azzzzzz in our offense omg
He’d be welcome to join the stable of thoroughbreds OU has assembled
Alright, you twisted my arm… we’ll take him!
Where does Boise State rank in your list of most loathed?
No reason to hate on them really
I remember thinking it was the only time I was so entertained by the game I almost didn’t mind losing. Some folks thought it was the greatest game played in the last 20 years!
I hate ourself because of Boise State. We fell for the Hook and Ladder and Statue of Liberty Plays and that will always suck but don’t hold it against them for our stupidity. But that may just be me!
UT, ND, Miami are the only 3 I really loath.
can I add the Arky fan base, not the football team to that list?
Yes, accepted. I’ll add the A&M fan base as well.
You all forgot LSU…
Bama. Saban. Miami. Carroll.
They don’t rank
I do hate the blue field, and will not watch them play at home because of it!
square root of -1.
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I root for 3 three teams. The Sooners and anyone playing the shorthorns and ND. I am praying the stadium implodes on those two Saturday. Other than that, I don’t hate any other teams. I cannot stand the way E$PN and CB$ hype up the most overrated $EC though!
Anthony Mcfarland is blazingly FAST! Come to OU AND BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE, Anthony!
Anthony Mcfarland speed ? I’m not used to judging jv speed on film but he looks really fast .
The people IN FRONT of him can’t catch him. Amazing speed. He just turns and burns and no one else can touch him it seems!
Now that we’ve pretty much nailed down the most hated teams, how about the most hated players? I’ll start with Winston… and… Go!
Starts and ends with Shawn Oakman. I don’t think I’ve truly disliked a player until that crap he pulled last year.
It’s hard to trump that. Next most hated player then? For me it’s okbah at osu. I just am tired of his hype around here. When you look at his numbers he doesn’t have as much of an affect as you would think after listening to sports radio all summer around here. I think with him it’s boom or bust. Either he makes a play in the backfield or he doesn’t make a play at all. I think striker had 2 less sacks last year but double maybe even triple the number of tackles. And yet striker had a remedial year and okbah had a AA year according to the radio.
Yeah, I cannot stand the Franchise because they’re all on Okbah (if that’s how you spell it) and he’s average at best…
“Crablegs Rapeypants”? Why would you hate him?
Players:
1.Sproles
2. Crouch
3. Any Lockett
4. Any Mccoy
T5. Leinart
T5. Bush
T5. Tebow
Coaches:
1. Saban
2. Meyer
3. Miles
4. Carroll
Oakman:
He’s just a turd so he gets his own category….and his parents
Miles and Mike Gundy are higher up on that list for me.
Yeah I shoulda put Gundy on there
Player: M. Gundy
Coach: M. Gundy
Tim Tebow. Oh, I’m sorry you said players.
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Oakman
What are OU’s chances, realistically, of landing Anthony McFarland? Does he have any OU ties? Was OU a favorite team of his growing up?
any RB that has NFL aspirations at least has to consider OU
Almost as excited for the season as this guy.
https://youtu.be/EPSfdmPtZ1U
that boy’s getting after it.
Anyone else thinking that Trey Metoyer should apply for that job?
At least TM would give him a hand.
No. He’d have to be somewhere barely seen, lurking in the background.
https://i.imgur.com/GmEjiCv.gif
Lurking is a very underused word
I’m afraid it would expose a weakness..
Could I respectfully request that this kind of content be taken somewhere else?
dude, he’s ringing a bell and he’s excited. I don’t see the issue.
I mean he does seem a bit inappropriately pleased with getting to ring a damn bell, for a man of his age; but his choice of university should have tipped us off that he wasn’t terribly bright.
No nudity, no foul language; just Texans behaving as Texans will when left alone.
You should change your name, too. π
it is an honor being a Gurbcock!
Even some Tech people find it funny. As long as the commentary stays fun but respectful, I don’t see an issue. I understand your intent though.
They guy has some serious talent. I’m worried about his attitude. Just his body language after the plays. I could be completely wrong, just something that caught my eye. He may be a great kid, I have no idea.
He seems very confident in himself
I noticed he got mouthy after being tackled on the sideline. Then started noticing how he never acknowledged his team mates on the field.
I will watch it again
TBDR – few guys are wanting you to drop by Sep o anonymous and Cats Jensen..
Was planning on trying tomorrow. I have a hard time finding anyone on there, it’s kinda difficult.
you are trying BCSNN right?
Yes.
CBSSports posted this video, but its from some dude on youtube named Chipadelphia Eagles. Its a montage to Sam Bradford, set to a speech from Rocky V. Its a little cheesy (and its still preseason), but its still nice to see the Philly fanbase finally getting excited about what Sammy B. can do. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/UcpQFhjeJwo
With all these former Sooners going to Philly, they will change name to Okladelphia.
I hope his sets records in Philly.
And I’d love to watch them beat Washington by around 6 TDs each time they play.
Who is ready to see this guy ?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=spILfn1Samo
Mr. Red Zone
Me, I’m just ready to see some recievers over 6 feet tall
Money.
Sure.
yep
Heard a discussion on Sports Radio on the way home today- the conversation centered around the question:
“Will OU be able to stand toe-to-toe with another team this year if it turns into a slug-fest or do they have that mentality yet?”
Most of their answers alluded to OU being one year away from being mature enough to do this but I feel differently; Does anyone else besides me think that Mighty Joe Mixon has this “put me on your back, I’ll carry you” sort of mentality? I just have a hunch that this kid has gears we haven’t seen in a long, long time and that he can be “that guy”.
I’d say that Mr. Perine has ALREADY done that and is fully capable of doing it going forward.
I agree that Perine showed us a lot last year but I think Joe has the ability to make big plays untouched whereas Perine looks for cantact and is more likely to go down- Joe can get it done in short order.
Not to slight Perine or anyone else on the team, just thinking Joe’s skills are out of this world.
I’m liking Perine for red zone efficiency though. When there’s not a lot of room to work with, I like his odds.
I think that both Mixon and Mayfield have that mentality on offense and Striker on defense.
We should be in good hands attitude wise.
How would we know his mentality? All I’ve seen of the guy is some high school highlights and a couple of spottings on the clips OU releases of practice. Let’s at least see him in a game against over matched Akron befor we declare him the next great thing. For all we know he may be more Marcus Dupree than Adrian Peterson.
Actually Bob we do know something about his mentality.
This is why I mentioned below that I think Mixon will bring more to the team than just his undeniable physical attributes.
http://www.scout.com/college/oklahoma/story/1581674-joe-mixon-brings-infectious-energy-to-ou
That article tells us nothing about his mentality in a game. He’s a great teammate. He works hard. He does well in practice. yada yada. Sounds like Trevor Knight. No one here is calling him the next great thing.
Doing your thing in practice is a long way from doing it in a game in front of 80K+ people when the game is on the line. Some people wilt under that stress and some shine.
How does this kid handle pressure? I hate to bring this up, but the only case I know where he was under stress was the off field incident. His handling of that sure didn’t turn out well.
Look, I believe Mixon will be a good player. He’s got all the physical tools. But being great is about how you use those tools under pressure. I haven’t seen that from Mixon because I have never seen him play under pressure. Let’s at least see him some game situations before we crown him all world.
This Statement tells me all I need to know about his mentality.
“βItβs one of his most impressive characteristics,β said running backs coach Jay Boulwareabout Mixonβs energy. βSome guys are quiet leaders. Others lead by example. And then there are others who pick others up. Heβs one of those enthusiastic guys that makes plays and is the first to congratulate”.
As for doing it in a game all we have to go by is how he was in High School and from everything that Ive seen and read he was most certainly a kid who energized his other teammates.
Will he be that way in front of 80,000 fans? We wont know until we see him in action but going by his past history and by what the coaches and teammates are saying about him my bet is that he’ll add a lot to the team with his attitude and mentality.
btw Im not crowning him all world but I think he’ll be very special.
Yeah but you’ve kind of changed the original subject. At least as I understand it. We were talking carrying the team on his back. For most people that means with his play not through motivating the other players to play better. That’s something you can only tell from seeing them in game.
I got the impression that by saying “carry the team on his back” it that he meant overall as in ” help lead the team to a win in a toe to toe fight”. Meaning in all aspects both on the field and through his positive energy.
Personally I believe Joe will be that kind of player for OU but the good news is that we only have to wait 3 more days to find out!
He might be. Finally able to find out Saturday well next Saturday.
As far as leadership I get what you are saying and agree that he has the potential to do so. But, when most people use the term “put the team on his shoulders” they mean in their play not through talking to them. There are some players that just take over a game through their play. Perine did that last year against WVU. I won’t argue it anymore because I wasn’t trying to bash Mixon. I just don’t think you can tell how a player will play in a pressure situation until you see them do.
Im pretty sure that he was that kind of guy in high school but again we’ll soon find out. At this point its all conjecture.
And that was my point.
Bob, I understand that you have a lot to add here and for the most part, I enjoy reading your posts but not every post requires a dissertation.
I didn’t read everything word for word but it seems Bob’s point is let’s not crown someone something before they’ve played a down. The mental midgets will be on here crucifying them if they don’t live up to the hype
No ones been crowning Mixon. The original question implied do you THINK he’ll be able to carry the team on his back. Some of us think that he will thats all lol.
And it turned into people catching feelings because someone else took a phrase a different way. We all hope he’s better than peanut butter but some don’t want people worshipping at a kids altar before they’ve played a down because that’s how it all starts. That’s my point and 2 cents. Not saying y’all are saying he’s going to the house on every touch but this is how that stuff starts. Tomorrow we’ll wake up and he’s a french model
Well he can be a French model on the interent if he wants to be.
Haha. That’s a good point
Hopefully he lives up to the hype. I agree let’s see it first
A RB doesn’t choke in front of 80k. There is no pressure once they get the ball. Do what they do naturally and best. It’s QB’s that have the pressure. Unbelievable pressure.
Oh good God… give me a break.
This guy (Mixon) leaves me with the impression that he’s a leader and that he would, with that kind of infectious energy, impart to the team that he is willing to “put the team on his shoulders” (CLICHE).
I happen to believe that he is capable of doing so and asked if anyone else was like-minded.
Frickin’ semantics police.
Go ahead and pick that apart too if you’re so inclined.
I was criticized for using the word “plethora.”
NO, man. Not at all. Just having some fun and it was an opp to put up that clip from one of my fav movies. Sorry if I offended but it was meant in fun.
I completely agree Bob let mixon show his worth on the field. That being said the kid reminds me so much of Joe Washington. (although he is bigger than Joe ) I can’t. Help to be excited to see what he will accomplish this year for the sooners.
BINGO!
Thanks FTM.
True. He has demonstrated a superb work ethic and comes to every practice with a fire to excel. (as I understand from several coach’s comments)
To be persnickety, you’re describing that Joe would tell another OU player, “put me (Joe) on your (other person) back, I’ll (Joe) carry you (other person)”?
I understand what you mean. Thus, I don’t know or think that yet. If we’re talking RBs, then I’d say Samaje would be that person. Even then, the anecdotes about what OU’s offense will look like suggests that no one person will put everyone else on their back and carry them.
If OU gets into a boxer brawl, then I’d expect the defense to win the game. Until I see this version of OU’s defense, I will reserve judgment about OU being able to win tight games.
Yeah, persnickety.
“Climb on my back.”
Must be happy hour…
So is the game going to be free in Spanish again? Also, I can’t remember, was it live in Spanish or released after? Thanks.
Si. No se.
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If the broadcast has an SAP, I would imagine it would be free. I’ve never heard of any program costing extra to tune in any available secondary audio.
Last year’s first game was PPV only, but the spanish broadcast was free on sooner sports.
gotcha
So I guess that leaves Lampkin out as far as watching the game for free.
I was like “why would that leave Lampk….., OHH!!!!!” lol
Well, technically he could still watch, just might not understand it. π
Touche. Wrong, but funny!
That’s funny right there! LOL
Does anyone know what kind of offense Akron runs?
Hard to say. And they’re in my back yard. That’s how much I pay attention to them.
For a second there I thought you were comparing them to a “backyard football” squad. Then I remembered you are up in the midwest, correct?
Yes, I am. Ohio.
They run a spread offense.
Thank you.
There is a rumor “floating” around here in northern Ohio, about a crazy professor down in Akron, that has been working in tandem with a team at Firestone. And this team has come up with something called Flubber that they have put on all the soles of the shoes that the Akron football team wears. It is suppose to give them an advantage, I hear. Well, we will just have to wait and see if these stories are true.
That may work in BB, but not so much in Futbal. π
Loved that movie when I was a wee lad!
I miss Fred McMurray.
I just watched Joe Mixon’s Hudl videos. He is going to be special and rare. As I was watching him, Barry Sanders came to mind. Here’s what I mean: it appears his upper and lower body are doing separate things. Contrary to what your eyes are seeing, his upper and lower body are working in unison.
He has a rare talent of baiting the defender into making the first move. Once that happens, it academic.
If he’s half as good as the hype he will win 2 straight Heisman trophies
He’s really elusive.
Oh I know. He could be that guy I just want to see it vs a defense, a legit defense
Also I apologize if that sounds smart a$$
Not necessary, sir. I didn’t think you were being a smart money. LOL!
Cool I read it and sounded like it
I disagree. If hes half as good as the hype he’ll win 5 straight Heismans.
I want to believe joe is already great but I have to see if first. His highlights were impressive but I have seen some question the level of competition there. Also usually with these great running backs you hear sub 4.4 low 4.3 forty times and with joe I’ve never seen it talked about that he’s sub 4.5 so I’m trying to keep my expectations in check. All that said I hope he is better than demarco since Switzer said he’s the best back he’s seen since AD
Zack all we have to go on are the various quotes by his coaches and teammates that hes “unstoppable”.
I think thats a pretty good endorsement.
It is. I fully agree he has the ability to be amazing just need to see it with the lights on
But he’s unstoppable against the ou defense that’s not allowed to hit him or Perine. I hope he is a combo of Peterson and Murray…we’ve just been burned on 5 star backs a little too much. Calhoun, Williams, then clay and ford were contributors but not really enough to live up to their hype.
What’s up, Zack. I hope things are good. You make some good points.
I know he has to do the work to be great. I was just giving a perspective from my observations. He is very good at making defenders make the first move. I saw that over and over again.
But I understand the cautiously optimistic approach. I get you. That’s fair.
Things are good just waiting for Saturday. I hope he breaks out vs Tennessee l don’t expect many carries this week and I hope they only give him and Perine 12-15 carries each then let brooks and Anderson get about 12-15 each since I don’t expect them to get many carries on a big stage.
I have seen some practice footage in pads…trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
For all those just now coming on to TFB, welcome to Joe Mixon night.
You have about 20 minutes of reading to do.
Enjoy.
New to the site, who is this Joe you speak of? ?
lol you’re about to find out
What is TFB?
That 2107 Rb can straight up fly! Put him on the track team too.
I have a brother named Daryl, plus my other brother Daryl.
And your true name is Daryl??? lol
Nope. Larry.
Ahhhh, Lead brother. haha
Yes sir, but we may have just gave away our ages. π
Ages are only relative.
True, I feel young even though I wake up hurting. Lol!
I am with you. I am 50, but refuse to give up on working out and exercise for pleasure. I enjoy the challenge,
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At fifty, you’re just a kid. Wait till you’re almost seventy. I’ve gained 40 pounds since I was fifty and I’ve lost 50 yards off the tee.
You’re only as old as you feel. Hey Jessica Alba can you feel me and tell me how old I am.
My true name actually is Daryl. One brother not named Daryl.
I know a guy whose name is David. All 7 of his brothers are also David and his father is David. All 8 boys by different women and (I think) he asked all of them to name the boys David. The David I know says all the women wanted to, but I just think he had something to do with that. Some of them don’t go by David, but that’s their name.
Obviously to confuse the IRS. Haha! Mission accomplished.
I watched the video earlier today and didn’t see any big class type stadiums in the background which makes me question the level of competition he faces in that part of the country. The kid does have some wheels though, there’s no denying that.
I said it below and I stand by it. I worry about his character.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/854494/highlights/25486374/v2 Mixon HUDL
Extremely excited for this weekend!! Really enjoy reading everyone’s comments and insight. Maniacs, y’all are the best!
Brainiacs, I need your help!!!! There is a young man in Children’s Hospital named Easton Petersen. Coach Stoops and Coach Riley and many players have visited him and he has been to practice thanks to a lot of effort from his parents. He is a huge Sooner fan and he is gonna be unable to watch the Akron game on pay per view. If anyone knows this situation please let me know something, I would be honored to pay for this young man to see the game. Thanks
God bless you Coach! I’m in CA or I’d advise you. Hope you succeed.
just a thought, call the hospital and see what the tv hookup situation is and explain your generous idea……..a/o give the ou athletic office a call and perhaps they could help…….hope you’re successful, very kind of you…….thxs
I think there is an online pay per view also. I will look in to it.
Well, it seems that the online pay per view is not available in Oklahoma. Bummer.
Thank you for all the help. I was sure hoping to get something done but I can’t seem to find a way to make this happen.
I found this site. This help you?
Thank you, but I guess the miracle they can’t make happen is pay-per-view.
Hospitals don’t often have cable or satellite that you can purchase pay-per-view events unfortunately. I don’t know for sure about OU Children’s, but every hospital I’ve ever worked in had a limited cable subscription. I had a couple of thoughts:
1. There is an area called “The Zone” at OU Children’s that might, stress might, have access to more than just the limited number of channels. If you get it for that area, other kids can watch too. I’m sure there are more sick kids who wish that they could see the game.
2. You could get the PPV yourself, tape it, burn it to a dvd, and take it to him. Yeah, it’s not live, but it is something.
Sorry, I have no other good ideas. You could try contacting the athletic dept and seeing if there was any go-around on the online streaming option. If they would make an exception for a kid in the hospital for the rule that it can’t be streamed in Oklahoma.
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