Open Post | Weekend, Jan. 22nd – 24th (UPDATE Sun., 12:57 pm)
Posted on: January 22, 2016
– Patrick Hudson: In case you missed it, Thursday night TFB was able to confirm an initial report by Rivals that Baylor OL commit Patrick Hudson (Silsbee, TX) will be visiting Oklahoma. I spoke with someone close to Hudson who said the exact date hadn’t been set, but one of the coaches over at Silsbee told me he’s planning a trip elsewhere on the final weekend prior to NSD. So one would assume the trip to Norman will be a mid-week visit.
Hudson has strong ties to Baylor as his h.s. head coach was roommates with Art Briles at Houston. Additionally, Hudson’s twin sister is expected (though I’ve been told things could change) to attend Baylor and participate on the track team. In talking to one of Hudson’s coaches, they mentioned that Baylor and Silsbee run the exact same offense so Hudson is already comfortable in that regard as well.
Having said that, Hudson hasn’t been out much in terms of visits. He recently took a trip to Texas, which I’m told through his coach Hudson said was “eye-opening.” I think in a way taking that trip showed him there is more out there than just one school. Hudson is planning a trip to Georgia this weekend and next weekend I’m told he will take a trip to either TAMU or Arkansas (following what we presume will be his mid-week trip to OU). One of Hudson’s coaches also mentioned there has been no pressure from the Silsbee head coach to attend Baylor.
It seems like an uphill battle for the Sooners at this point, but from what I hear Hudson is a smart guy who marches to the beat of his own drum. If he likes a place, I don’t get the sense he’s going to be swayed by anyone or anything from going there. – (Super K)
– Velus Jones: Earlier this week the Sooners did an in-home visit with their primary 2016 WR target Velus Jones (Saraland, AL). Unfortunately, Jones and his coach have gone mostly silent on us since then. Which certainly isn’t always an indicator of things, but often can be a sign not in the favor of those you’re asking about.
Last night there was a report by 247 Sports’ Ryan Bartow that stated Velus is expected to announce he is reaffirming his commitment to USC in the next day or two. We haven’t been able to confirm that report, but we have no reason to doubt it at this point.
If true, this would be a bit of a blow as Jones had emerged as the top remaining wide receiver target for the Sooners in this 2016 class. And was even expected to commit to Oklahoma a couple weeks back before later postponing his announcement. Additionally, at one point Velus had been pretty open with us about wanting to end up in Norman, in part, because his uncle lives near campus and even accompanied Velus on his official visit to OU. – (Super K)
– Clifford Chattman: Earlier this week I spoke with one of the coaches over at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans about 2016 ATH Clifford Chattman, who was being recruited by Oklahoma but had mentioned to me recently he hadn’t heard much from the OU coaches. Chattman’s coach did say, however, that he expects Oklahoma to visit in the next week.
I also spoke to a source on the Oklahoma side of things and was told there is definitely still interest on OU’s part. However, Florida State has been pushing pretty hard lately for Chattman. The FSU coaches have already done their in-home visit with him, and Chattman will take an official visit to Tallahasee this weekend. So if the Sooners really want him, they’ll probably need to strengthen the lines of communication with Chattman directly. – (Super K)
– Parrish Cobb: There are now multiple reports out Friday morning that 2016 OU cornerback commit Parrish Cobb is unlikely to be in Austin this weekend after several reports earlier in the week indicated he would be. Doesn’t mean there won’t still be a trip at some point prior to NSD, but at the very least this is encouraging news for OU fans (for now). – (TFB)
– Team Note | Explosive Newcomers: All this week OU has been doing testing (40s, shuttles, broad jump, etc.) with those members of the football team already on campus. I spoke with a source who mentioned OU early enrollees; safety Chanse Sylvie and Penn State grad transfer WR Geno Lewis participated in the broad jump testing yesterday. The source described both Sylvie & Lewis as “freaks.”
Apparently Lewis had a 10’6 broad jump and Sylvie jumped a 10’3. Those are good numbers! They show a lot of explosion in the hips. – (Super K)
– UPDATE Fri., (9:32 am):
Just spoke to HC Willie Williams at La Vega in RE Parrish Cobb's #Texas visit. He said, "He is visiting Texas but is committed to OU".
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 22, 2016
– UPDATE (Fri., 11:08 am):
Just talked to Parrish Cobb's father. Said, "last minute we've decided not to go to Texas this weekend". He would not rule out next weekend.
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 22, 2016
– UPDATE (Fri., 11:11 am):
Also JUCO OLB Kapri Doucet (@hit_squad_4) tells me his visit to #Sooners has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 22, 2016
– PARRISH COBB UPDATE (11:20 am): Just got off the phone with Parrish Cobb’s father. I did ask him whether they would be visiting Texas this weekend (Cobb’s HC had told me earlier this morning that he would be). Cobb’s father said, “Last minute we’ve decided not to go to Texas this weekend.” I also asked if there was a possibility they would visit Austin next weekend, and he would not rule it out.
He added, “so many coaches are coming by the school and it’s just a lot to take in…I’m trying to give Parrish space to figure out what he wants to do.” Cobb’s father indicated that Oklahoma and Texas are certainly two schools under consideration to win Cobb’s signature on signing day, and when I asked if those were the only two schools they are considering he said, “I can’t promise you that.”
Cobb’s father summarized the remainder of the process for his son by saying they will think things through this week, decide if they will visit Texas next weekend, and then make a final decision on or just before NSD. So while Cobb is committed to Oklahoma it seems there is no question that he is torn between at least OU and Texas. – (Super K)
– UPDATE (Fri., 12:05 pm): I was able to catch up with Jared Mayden just a little bit ago who is coming up to Norman for an official visit later today. The talented cornerback let me know he is heading up today at 3:30pm CST. This will be a big weekend for the Sooners being able to get one of the top corner prospects in the country back on campus after they looked completely out of the picture when he committed to Oregon this past summer.
One thing we were wondering is if Mayden could possibly pull the trigger this weekend. And while we have not been told that won’t happen he did let me know that even if he was to commit anywhere before National Signing Day it would be done silently and announced on February 3. Mayden let me know he is coming up with his mom, brother, Jalen Mayden a 2018 QB that OU is recruiting, 2017 LB Riko Jeffers & 2018 WR Drue Jackson.
Jeffers (6’1″ 228-pounds, VIDEO) is a prospect that I like on film. Looks comfortable in space, closes in a hurry, has sideline to sideline speed and is a physical tackler, exactly the kind of traits that you need at LB in the Big 12. Jeffers looks like a guy to keep your eye on moving forward. – (Alex)
– UPDATE (Fri., 12:48 pm): #boom.
– UPDATE (Fri., 6:28 pm): #boom No. 2
– UPDATE (Sat., 9:40 am):
Confirmed that both Trophy Club, TX OLB/DE Brandon Bowen & Montgomery, AL OLB PJ Blue have made it in for #OU official visit @TheFbBrainiacs
— Brandon Drumm (@Bdrumm_Rivals) January 23, 2016
– UPDATE (Saturday, 3:37 pm): LBs Emmanuel Beal and PJ Blue are in the house. Sooners clearly going after some taller, longer guys.
Star LBs, Emmanuel Beal & PJ Blue on their OV to #Oklahoma #Sooners @In_EB_We_Trust @Ocho_Blu8 @TheFbBrainiacs pic.twitter.com/15JohXcR9C
— Super K (@SuperK_TFB) January 23, 2016
– UPDATE (Sat., 7:50 pm): Now former Sooners commit & 2016 LB Pernell Jefferson makes official what many had been expecting for some time.
I wanna thank everybody for recruiting me but I'm committing to Nebraska Huskers #GBR #Blessed 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/xVVb8eQYNF
— Pernell (@PDJXXXII) January 24, 2016
– UPDATE (Sat., 7:53 pm): As most of you are now aware, QB Cody Thomas has again left the football team to focus on playing baseball full-time, as first reported by SoonerScoop.com.
– UPDATE (Sun., 12:51 pm): Official statement from OU regarding Thomas focusing on baseball.
QB Cody Thomas to focus on baseball. Quotes from @OU_CoachStoops and @CoachPeteHughes: https://t.co/zrTRxebTpr pic.twitter.com/8QsXjeynmG
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) January 24, 2016
– UPDATE (Sun., 12:57 pm): Kind of had to figure this was coming after K’s OP update from earlier in the week. Best of luck to the young man in Tallahassee.
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I bet he can broad jump 11′
I thought you said “bread” jump, so I was about to agree!
or 11″
He could jump as a broad with those hooters.
Not sure I can unsee this. Ugh.
Darn you for making me looking at this every single time I either refresh the page or scroll up and down
Let’s close strong
Rough year for WR recruiting, which is odd since we run the spread. Maybe just focusing on 2017 class?
That’s what I’m starting to wonder. We missed on the elite in 2016…maybe just going after the 2017 elite guys
We are stacked at WR. 12 scholly WRs strong. Nice mix too
I will be worried if we miss out next year.
Charleston Rambo come on down.
It kind of makes sense with all the depth we have at the position right now. I’m thinking a few of these guys are going to make a big splash this year. They have to.
In the past 2-3 weeks, OU has gone from grabbing two more likely WR commits to zero. After the Clemson loss, I honestly think the staff must have re-evaluated the need for any more WRs in this class and put out the vibe to the remaining 2016 WR targets. I think Bob is just about DE/LB/DB until signing day.
Its a big departure from the “Tommy Boy” mission that Riley & Gundy were on in the final days of recruiting last year.
2017 has several elite WR’s OU has made great in-roads with. Rambo comes to mind
Top 30 kids in Texas next year, 10 WRs. I’d shut things down save the ships.
We already have one of them , also the top 2 WR’s in Texas are really high on OU.
Good to hear the good news about Cobb – hope it stays that way.
They have a great class already in the secondary, add Mayden with who they’ve got and call it a day.
The Jones news was unfortunately written on the wall with no news from him after the visit. Hope we can change things, but it’s not looking promising.
Thanks guys, I kinda think the coaches know who they have and what they are working with. I know they’ve missed on a few guys, but this class might be a special group with all the talent on D they are bringing in. Get Kelly, and a couple others to go with what they brought in last year up front and Bob might just have his best D since 2008 or even farther back, in the very near future.
Is a re-set with Chattman a V Jones response? Like many, I don’t understand why we cannot secure tip-top WR talent with our current offense.
First year WR coaches, yes even Cale is new at the position. I bet it’s better next year when they have more time with the 2017 guys. Recruiting is a 2-3 year game now.
I think it’s the depth at the position. If he doesn’t go with us lets see what his destination school has to compete against. Kid might just want to play next year and play a lot. Probably not as easy to see that at OU. It seems like only a very few frosh start for us at wr. Only the very best.
Yeah, not a lot of Shepard’s and Broyles’s around.
Cale is one of the best position coaches in all of CFB.
Its the depth/opportunity.
I think it has to do with they way we spread the ball around. Today’s prima donnas want to be THE guy and the focal point of the offense. It’s not a team game to them.
Is a re-set with Chattman a V Jones response? Like many, I don’t understand why we cannot secure tip-top WR talent with our current offense.
Is it a recruiting violation if you send strippers to a recruits home?
no but it’s a party foul, momma won’t want that in her house.
ask Ole Miss or Louisville
lol send em to my house. I’ll act like I’m a recruit haha
Great post guys. Doubt Hudson goes anywhere but Baylor. Btw, if anyone’s interested I got the ut fans all riled up on their TFB website. Its so funny how upset they can get. haha thought I would give it a try and my god did it work . haha yesterdays OP if you want to see it
I read some of it. Quit being so salty and using the truth!
haha I thought the truth shall set them free. Guess not lol they are getting so pissed over me telling them to calm down
Good job, Mikey! POing texsa shorthorns is always good work.
Got a text from a UT alum last night. UT is apparently on the verge of eleventy straight National Championships.
HAHAHAH soonerfan. They are delusional. In their opinion, they’ve just won another National Championship lol
They have become Aggies.
lol I thought a simple fact giving hello would of made em happy. Instead, you would have thought I was ISIS over there hahaha
OMG Dave – Aggie-shorthorn – uhg. That is one unsavory combination. Even Satan’s spawn would avoid that.
Bevo + Aggies = Baggies
Or Aggie and horns = A-horn.
Got to love math.
Thanks cush. Lol it blows my mind how excited they get with another potential top class. I had to remind them that Stoops and the Sooners have 9 Big 12 titles with non top classes. haha they were pissed off. But to them, this years recruiting class is as good as winning a National Championship lol
You’re welcome both here and there, but if it’s strictly for trolling purposes I don’t expect it will be for all that long.
lol didn’t intend to troll just wanted to give them some facts. Sorry Jordan.
no need to apologize. if it’s actual facts and they don’t like them then that’s on them, not you 🙂
lol it was actual facts. haha ill try not to rile them up again
Don’t want to end up the Stephen Dale on the ut boards. lol
Even if it’s your site, they deserve whatever they get.
It’s easy to forget guys already on campus who have been developing at WR and DL, plus we’ve added some juco players and Geno Lewis who will be ready to compete and/or contribute. Watching this recruiting cycle has been frustrating, but it seems our emphasis is really focused on 2017.
Always a little stressful during the 4th quarter of recruiting season. Does anyone know anything about Ryan Parker? Is he eligible, etc.? Wasn’t he suppose too be an early enrollee?
Secondly, I don’t get it. USC has 4 other top WR recruits committed. All rated higher than Jones. Why?
He was, but his grades weren’t in order to enroll early. Never a good sign, but def not at the point you write him off either.
Not only that, they have two of the best returning WR’s next year as well. At best he will get one year of decent production at USC and that is only if the other guys don’t pan out and Smith and Jackson leave early for the draft.
SoCal benchwarmers still get SoCal lap warmers.
I’m starting to think our fans are sounding more like osu fans every day after reading all of the “wait til next year” comments in regards to recruiting. Next year is always greener pastures when it comes to top of the line receivers. Just admit, this group are not closers on the recruiting trail. Moving Cale, our #1 guy to receiver didn’t help.
Cale has not even had a full year to recruit WR position. Do you really think he just forgot how to evaluate and recruit?
Still a lot can happen between now and signing day. This post may or may not make more sense then.
I say it was a mistake to move Cale there and will stick by it til I see different results.
Thank yOU for that
I actually think of OSU every time I see or hear the name Holder
Thanks, but I have no kin in high places. Lol
I will agree that it’s disappointing that we haven’t been able to close, it seems…. However, it’s true that we have talent already at school, we didn’t have a lot in terms of numbers to replace. But I’m also with you, thinking towards the “next year” mentality… 2017 will have to be a big year because we will lose even more. Having Geno Lewis come in is great, but he’s one and done anyway..
All but one of the receivers we currently have on campus have had a chance to play and either can’t catch the ball or can’t get separation. It’s a weakness we have dealt with for some time that doesn’t appear to be getting better.
I agree we haven’t been blazing trails on WR recruiting but we haven’t exactly been putting elite WR talent in the league. It’s really hard to close the deal on Elite WRs w/o putting guys in a position of success regardless of who you are. I say you cut the guy some slack, it’s only been 1 year into the switch on WR coaches yet production from the guys on the field has been night and day from 2014
I already love Sylvie. Seems to have great character and wants to do everything he can for the University.
Agree. Can’t wait to see him suit up for OU.
GREAT young man. Just gotta’ love his OU attitude.
downdate added
It’s not much of anything. Why bother?
How so?
Very similar situation to Daniels, IMO. He visited & was committed to OU, then obv wound up decommitting.
Now I’m not saying the same will happen w/ Cobb, but him visiting (again, assuming it does in fact happen) elsewhere this late in the game definitely isn’t a good thing.
Mayden is of the highest priority. Cooks is a helluva recruiter I just can’t see the appeal of a 4 win UTerus team. Shocked we might lose this one.
Austin is a city with a lot of allure. Much to do, lots of “hipsters”, etc.
The glamour of the big city is a massive distraction from how lousy the football program is. They know if they can get you there on campus, they can make you forget!
Welcome to Austin….
Worked down there for a year and a half building san marcos high school stadium etc. No thanks but man the girls that float the river———– O my.
Will make a young man reassess his priorities, eh?
O yea!
It was confirmed that he’s been an OU commit for a while and it was confirmed that he was visiting Texas. Don’t bring me down for no reason, let me finish my coffee.
Cobb to me would be a much bigger loss than Daniels IMO.
He has all the look of a 5 star DB. I was happy to read the initial report that he cancelled but then saw the downdate….ugh.
Landing 3 stud DT’s last year is what makes it less important, IMO.
Interesting response from Cobb, isn’t that what Daniels said too?
Yep. And then afterwards he was “still committed” as well.
Well, sort of down…Don’t know the HS coach enough to guess if his comment is valid.
Sorry, but you can’t be “committed to OU” and be visiting Texas. He may eventually sign with OU, but right now I wouldn’t count him as a commit and someone else takes his spot, so be it.
UMMMM Guys the open post is up and BOOMEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOONER! Who told you?
Lincoln
SOONER!!!!!
I love how Stoops runs the program, he does a fantastic job, but when it comes to recruiting there needs to be a major overhaul in this area. Kids these days want different things than what our coaches are promoting and doing on the recruiting trail. I’m not saying do anything against the rules or things that hurt the integrity of our program. I just wish they would get with the times. Look at Harbaugh, he’s recruiting to Michigan that is a lot colder and a terrible team when he got there and he’s got a top class. He climbed a tree for a recruit and that’s embarrassing. I think Stoops and company need to get out of there comfort zone a little if they ever want to land big time recruits. Barry needs to go on the recruiting trail with Stoops and company for a few weeks and show them how its done, legally of course.
Please don’t want Stoops to be more like Harbaugh. That’s insulting. Harbaugh is just new at UM and they’ve been a sleeping giant. They’re the Texas of the midwest. Change tactics, fine, but don’t be more like Harbaugh!
Not at all. I don’t want Stoops to change who he is, he’s a great person. Just change his techniques and things he’s telling these young guys to sway them more in his favor.
Can you see Swtizer going on the recruiting trail with Stoops? That would be epic, like a reality show.
That would definitely be a show I would watch,lol. Switzer has a way with people and I do think Stoops should pick his brain every chance he got.
I think if B Stoops starts wearing a fur coat ala Barry that would do the trick.
He should start driving a ferrari and sleep in it over night outside at the recruit’s house like Barry did, lol
If I rem right Bob drives Jags, not sure but I think so. Probably not as blingy to a recruit as a ferrari would be. Maybe one of the $98/hr spammers on this site could load Bob one of the their McLarens.
That would be a sight to see……Bob climbing a tree.
At least we would know he’s going all out for a player, lol
I have to believe that when Gundy starts getting in the groove, WR talent will be great. He’s always been our best recruiter. Just hasn’t clicked yet. Maybe he’s a bit too spread out as recruiting coordinator? Or did they hire a different guy for that?
I agree. Right now, his pitch is like… “You know Adrian Peterson & Demarco Murray”? Well I coached them and yOU can be the next elite Running Ba….I mean, WR at OU! LOL
I don’t know if enough data is in to make a qualified judgement one way or another on his capability of keeping up with his newer responsibilities, (there is always a “but” after the comma) but, what I have seen of Gundy, I really like, and from what I read his players saying he is da bomb. There is an old business axiom (this is paraphrased), that everyone aspires to their level of competency. A janitor who is qualified to be CEO is not as productive as he could be given the right opportunity, and the reverse is also true. I think Gundy is probably HC material, its kinda exciting watching him work and interact with the kids, I think he “gets it”. If he is overworked in the situation, lets get him the help he needs. Good thoughts Mav!
Any backup WR plan in case Velus doesnt work out?
Geno Lewis
time for Green, Smallwood and Mead to step on up.
There is a kid they’re looking at who is committed to another school and I’ve heard rumblings that there may be some interest in visiting OU. He’s better than every receiver on their board but we’ll have to wait and see because he’s been committed to the particular school he’s committed to for a while.
I’ll wait for your post on the UTerus board that he will be visiting there soon. 🙂
Lol, cold blooded. Not like it’s free or anything. 🙂
just making light of recent events man. It could be worse, I could go all stephen dale on you. and just because it’s free doesn’t mean I can’t be cold blooded, it’s what keeps me going. some like caffeine some like being mean. I like both.
Your last name is gurbcock after all. I’m sure you get your fill. /s
You ever seen Cupid’s Arrow? not my real name, don’t worry.
Answered my question- better than Quartney and Velus?
Like the new look K.
Tyrie?
Read he might be waffling a bit on Houston. (again)
Hasn’t he visited
K we appreciate all the work you guys do.
Javon Wims? He hasn’t had a visit yet.
K is rocking that House Party cut.
http://www.qwipster.net/houseparty.jpg
I wish I could, but balding in the front is approaching balding in the back creating an effect the “House Party” doo would resemble a poorly maintained lawn. LOL
I just shave my head Rick gave up years ago.
that’s when you grow the skullett and then perm it. then it’s a whole other party that only the elite can join.
Tyrie?
You just made my day Super K. Even if there is just a little interest, it can always grow.
We all know EastTX boy Mr.Cleveland wants to be a Sooner.
Welcome to Austin, Mr. Cobb! Come right in this room, your buddy Chris Daniels “saw the light” of how great our football program is. So can you!
And Jean Delance… I’ve always hated uterus, but this is taking it to a while other level.
Charlie is probably having Delance help tell recruits about Bob Stoops’ “race issues”.
I wouldn’t be surprised at all.
All people on twitter need to take a look at kurtkizz @investment_co This guy is a major troll to alot of OU recruits and currently has Velus Jones going. let this troll know whats up Sooner nation.
Why did I look? That guy is the worst type of person. I’m pretty sure he posts here as well.
Just tell people to report him and get the account shut down.
He’s a Kansan I say we take up a love collection and then we’ll drive you over there to kick his ass. You down, Esco?
https://twitter.com/Jordan_Esco/status/690564702024298496
guy has some problems.. Reported..
Recruits are more twitter savvy than all of us combined. They’ll see he has 5 followers and know hes a troller.
Troll *
see – im not savvy
Not twitter guy or I would be all over it.
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/51398211ebd955c72f2c19263916f821365f0925121a2fa698ee32cec6989400.png
That loss in the Cotton Bowl in October still echoes. Man how did we let that happen?
You’re right. Beat Texas and you have a better chance at the Texas guys.
Folks were complaining when we were landing alot of elite skill players. When we reload and shift to beef up on the lines, the same people complain about not landing enough of said skill players….smh
3* RB Brandon Stephens (Plano,TX) re-opened his recruitment. He was committed to Stanford. Didn’t we want him at one point?
They did, but from what I’ve seen this a.m. he decommitted b/c Bama has shown some real interest.
https://twitter.com/MaydenII/status/690560691732807680
Outside Kelly, this is a kid I REEEEAAAALLY want
Do you think Mayden’s interest in OU might be why Cobb is having second thoughts?
It’s possible, or Cobb wants to have the experience. I here recruiting visits can be fun.
If you would have told me about another one of OUr recruits visiting Texsa…
What did the 5 fingers say to the face?
Night, night… Snowflake!
Sargent?
They shoulda never give you ninjas money!!! Never!
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
loves me some Chappelle
I’m thinking we should ban the guy. He just keeps coming on here and stirring up trouble.
Bob, you are:
how do you post gif’s?
IDK JY
Just find or create a gif…. and when you go to post it…
1) Select the upload image button (bottom left of the box you’re posting in).
2) Make sure that the ending of your gif is .gif
3) For instance, if I find a gif of somebody slapping someone (like above), I would make sure it is saved as slapping.gif
^^^^Has to be .gif for it to play out. Otherwise it will be a regular image, rather than video.
That helped me also thanks Jake for the .gif
You bet, Metzker. Anything for my TFB brethren!
awesome. Thanks!
Another way is that, if you have a URL to the image, you can just paste the URL in the comment and Disqus will take care of it.
Bob to the rescue!
http://www.gifwave.com/media/116250_dave-chappelle-rick-james.gif
F your couch your rich buy another one
He’s ruining a perfectly good couch.
Man i think its time we teach Rick a lesson.
I had some shoes just like that back in 1970 something.
It hurts me to have to say i did to.
And Shame.
Shame indeed broke my ankle once last time those were worn.
Shame. Worst I ever did was the awful super, flyaway shirt collars. But I did have a “Death before Disco” t-shirt to make up for those.
Hey, I even had puka shells!
So did I. Have you ever tried to carry a concert tuba down stairs in heels, not fun.
Bob, that’s an old time selfie we would like to see.
I had all the copies converted to digital format a few years ago and then I burned the originals and the digital copies.
I like your thoroughness. And that you are keeping up with the digital age as you destroy evidence. You are an inspiration to analog laggards like me.
Coach put a ban on any platforms more than .5 inches after several broken ankles, by turning heads from a cheerleader rather than on the field.
Charlie Murphy!
Daaaaarkness
What did the five fingers say to the face?
Slap
I give those titties 2 thumbs down
What’s the scoop on 4 star OL recruit Erik Swenson who was recently snubbed by Michigan? Any chance OU would take a flyer at him?
Someone said Coach B followed him on twitter after he decommitted. So that means we’re 100% going to get him
HA
I wondered the same thing. Have read he prefers to stay in the B1G geographic area and he likes the academics at certain schools. Northwestern is really pushing for him. Would be a nice get IMO.
I’ll just say women’s gymnastics hype videos are definitely different than football ones.
http://www.soonersports.com/mediaPortal/player.dbml?id=4931312
Nice one Bob.
I genuinely want to watch OU Womens Gymnastics right now.
It definitely has a certain aesthetic that is appealing.
Each time Jordan gives us a “downdate” (opposite of Update) regarding one of OUr recruits visiting Texas. My emotions follow as such:
Noticed this troll today
OU leads in transferring in…
What a moron.
1. Westbrook – OWR / IWR
2. Baxter – IWR / OWR
3. Quick – IWR
4. Lewis – OWR
5.Mead – OWR
6. Todd – OWR
7. Smallwood – OWR
8. Miller – OWR
9. Green – OWR
10. Humphrey – IWR
11. Andrews – IWR / OWR
12. Meier – IWR
Walk – Ons that intrigue me
Nick Basquine
Parker Fentriss
Sam Iheke
Lee Morris
Time for a couple of those guys to flip the switch and start being dominant.
Competition breeds excellence.
Spittin’ truth!
Quick has shown flashes but once he got out of the doghouse I don’t know why he didn’t see the field more.
Yeah.. Also I think and you would believe that M Andrews would be on the field A LOT more in ’16. So Westbrook, Baxter, Lewis and Andrews would be the primary tagets with Perine and Mixon (also at WR some) in there.
If what Stoops said is true, we should see a lot more of Andrews. He was basically playing in the same slot (pun intended) as Shepherd and we weren’t taking reps from Shep.
Definitely need Velus Jones – Hope we can pull off a last minute upset! Looks like we need at least one more inside/slot type
Lee will be a stud. I bet he gets some PT in the near future.
Happy Friday you filthy Animals!!!!!!!!
JY – give us some trench player low down.
Plz
Haha, a bunch of us start instantly begging for shi* when he just says hello.
LOL. I know, man. It’s hilarious. It’s like a celebrity that takes a step outside of their homes. Fans and Paparazzi come out of nowhere, “AUTOGRAPHS & PICTURES, PLEASE- WE LOVE U”!!!
Not a celebrity at all!
A celebrity, in my book, is a dude that knows what the hell they are talking about… and they freely share that with those who do not (regarding a particular subject).
You a trench warfare celebrity, JY!
thanks bud. appreciate it!
You bet. Thanks for making an appearance on the boards, man. We TFB’ers enjoy ya!
Yeah, hopin we can steal Patrick Hudson. Still I’ll probably do a breakdown on Bledsoe and JohnCarlo Valentin over the weekend for monday
Bledsoe is raw. Plays high, not much legs, but he’s got the athletic ability to be really good.
after last year, I’m confident Diron can fix raw guys. Something we didn’t see with Shipp or Bobby Jack Wright.
or Monty
I can’t wait to see what he does with guys like Q, Gallimore and Lampkin!
Hopefully those guys get it next year because I think they have higher ceilings than Romar and Wade. Galli and Lamp could prob play DE as well
Yeah definitely higher ceilings and they may even be better than Wade and Romar coming out of the Spring. I’m all for getting them on the field at the same time.
I don’t know that I would call it raw more than technique,. His upper body strength is incredible, just swats linemen like rag dolls. His issues are the easily fixable kind. His biggest takeaway is heart. Dude does not take plays off. Ever.
What’s the scoop on 4 star OL recruit Erik Swenson who was recently snubbed by Michigan? Any chance OU would take a flyer at him?
I’m ready to celebrate Happy JY Evaluation Day! (AKA, breaking down our final signees for the 2016 Offensive Line class).
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Right back at ‘ya
mr clean……..if you haven’t already, any thoughts of orso switch to oline….
How did you know my wife’s pet name for me JY?
Who you callin’ filthy? 🙂
Right… Coming from the guy who Lives in THE Trenches! 😛
JY.. with the committments of Ashton Julious
Ben Powers
Logan Roberson
Valentin
How many more OL will the sooners take this class and or get? We looking at 2 max?
Moore isn’t going to qualify and Hudson isn’t leaving Baylor…Maybe Swenson is a guy Stoops will make a late push for ? probably not although a spot will be available next week if Cobb flips to UT……..
Is this post as accurate as your Jones to USC or Bledsoe to Kansas ?for
probably .
it would also be pretty cool to get a breakdown of guys we have.. and underclassmen we have not seen and what you think our line will look like for this year.. and who the up and commers will be. 🙂 thanks JY for all you do love reading your post!
Happy Friday JY, and I have had a shower today so I’m only an animal.
Does anyone else think that Cale is the best option to take over at OC after Riley bolts for a head job? He would stick around forever and could still run Riley’s offense. Riley will be gone within a year or two.
Something tells me that Riley is being set up as the heir-apparent if he’s willing to hang around for a few more years and continue to prove his worth.
What’s not clear is his play calling ability. It would be attractive for the reasons you mention, but some people are good position coaches but have a hard time transitioning to play calling. Heupel comes to mind.
I think that would be a logical assumption, but I just don’t see OU doing it. It will be interesting to see what exactly is the plan in place for Riley.
I’m not sure he wants it. Has to be a reason he hasn’t taken it yet.
Im sure its def possible and Bob and Cale both have talked about Cales future at OU. Cale could be happy where he is. Only Bob, Cale and a few others really know
There is some reason to believe this may be true. The guy that recruited both Adrian Peterson and Demarco Murray to OU should have been able to get a small school OC job if he wanted one. I think Cale has other priorities, however if he could stay at OU he might be interested in going that route.
Yeah Id bet money that they have talked about his ambitions. I would like him back at rb coach though. Let Jay concentrate on STs because it def slacked off from the year before and Im talking return team blocking mainly
I think he would be great option. He is very much committed to OU and I think here for long-term. I hope he can ‘learn’ as much as he can before LR leaves (which I am not looking forward to but know will eventually happen – unless Bob is ready to go then too 🙂
Sounds like modern day MervJohnson
I’ve always thought Cale is holding out for HC when Bob retires.
One of the things I wonder about is why didn’t he get the job before Heupel? After all, he was here coaching when Josh was a player. Seems like he would have gotten a shot if he had wanted it.
I think Cale’s a company man and content
Think for yourself : )
Gold medal vs. Silver medal personified
I think Cale is comfortable doing what he’s doing.
Think for yourself 🙂
Tramondous decision by our boy, T-Moe.
Is it me or could Bob’s last name use a couple of additional vowels?
We could refer to him as Mr Scrabble. His name would make a great triple word score.
Yes, or Words with Friends
I can’t play that I don’t have any friends.
Or, Words with Self
Nah, I lose every time.
Or, Words with Nobody not even Self
Grow a beard and Mav will be your friend.
Absolutely. Too easy to pronounce
Another troll trying to sway WR target Velus Jones
Shepard started as a freshman. Broyles had to sit a year for suspension but he would have. If he is good enough he will as well
2 receivers that will step up big this year imo Michiah Quick & Jefferey Mead
I think Green will too
You think Bob is sweating over the Chris Daniels non-sense? Yeah me neither.
Stoops? Nah. He’s been here to long to lose sleep over it I bet. Maybe if it was at a thinner position.
Nice visual, and I don’t think anyone is sweating either. In fact, your illustration was probably utilized by those who helped change Daniels mind.
That’s a great point. If I’m a young buck wanting to come in and start this tells me I’ve got a lot of work ahead.
One player does not make a program. Bob Stoops has been there many times. Just last year it was Lampkin
To play devil’s advocate though, I only see two guys of comparable size to Daniels. Orso and Lampkin.
Fair enough. But, Romar doesn’t pass the eye test and he made huge impact on the field for us this year.
Kane Snowden..5’11” 240 lbs..as a DT?!
Recruited for GPA impact
add a yr to the classification, orso switched to oline, couple on there that are filler, lose at least 3 after next yr……now how does it look for depth if no dts this yr
Orso can easily be switched back to DT .
How many times a day do we think OU coaches read the OP’s? Hopefully not the comments. I sometimes get the feeling TFB try to drop some subtle hints like, “now would be a really good time to call this guy!”.
Uh….never.
No way. I bet they do. They want every bit of information they can get too.
Life’s not fair. These headcoaches follow 16-17 year old boys on Twitter and everything’s cool. I follow the local hs volleyball team around the parking lot and all of a sudden I’m a “creep” and a “weirdo”.
Double standards.
Hahahaha. Day made.
I would laugh, but I am afraid you are serious.
Oh come’on. Just having a little fun. Besides, the restraining order is in effect until 2099!
Oh, I like you as a person, but that doesn’t mean I would trust you around my daughters or small children or furry animals for that matter or … well you get the idea.
Probably a good idea. I have a thing for daughters with large beards.
The old bearded clam reference. Nice. LMAO
Definitely keeping my daughters away from you.
It’s cool for the coaches because they have gifts. You have to buy them gifts first silly.
I’m interested to hear how Bowen’s visit ends up going. This guy looks like he’s going to be a stud. It’d be nice to have him and Bledsoe getting after a qb together.
Predictions (Making this list I just realized OU will finish strong with this 2015 class regardless)
Jared Mayden – OU
Caleb Kelly – Definitely OU
Tramonda Mooore – OU
Kapri Doucet – OU
Emmanuel Beal – OU
Max Tupai – OU
Marcell Southall – OU
Velus Jones USC
Chris Daniels – Texas
Quartney Davis – Texas A&M
Clifford Chatman – Florida State
Surprise pickups Stephon Taylor and Jauan Williams
IN BOB WE TRUST! 🙂
Cobb prediction?
Stays with OU. He has a very good relationship with Cooks
I thought the same with Daniels, especially after seeing him wear that Boom shirt. Strong is passing out good drugs and coeds down there, taking a page from the ole mi$$ book.
Agree with all but getting Southall, and think we’ll land J Williams
This is the 16 class
What about that stud OLB with aTm ties? Name escapes me.
He is on there. Mark Jackson
I missed his name at first as well.
I still don’t see it, lol. Maybe he edited and I need to refresh.
Mark Jackson – OU
Brandon Bowen – Baylor
Not sure about that Beal offer. His CC numbers are mediocre at best.
Tupai – USC
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo
lol Metz thats just my prediction. Im not even sure if hes still planning on visiting OU.
lol ok fear i like that guy.
Me too. That would be a really big get but hopes are fading there IMO
In the visitors for weekend it says possible.
don’t forget guidry
That would be a really strong finish to the 2015 class. That would also free up some room for 2016 since that is what we are working on right now. 🙂
huh?
You said 2015, those are all 2016 guys.
You at work? Weather doesn’t look too good for the afternoon commute.
Yeah, I’m planning on packing up the laptop and heading home. Though I’ve seen everything from 3-4 inches predicted to an 80% chance of less than an inch of snow. Still Alabama drivers and icy conditions are a terrible mixture.
Nothing like Alabama drivers and Cathedral Caverns Hwy. It was those trips up/down Grant Mountain that bothered me. BTW. was in Grant yesterday. We still use the Grant Animal Clinic.
Yeah, that road is great in the dark in the rain. /s
Grant Animal Clinic is great. When we lived in Owens Cross Roads we started taking our dogs to a vet in Hampton Cove. Never got out under $200. When our Golden Retriever was diagnosed with allergies they wanted to send her to Auburn for testing at like $1000. We decided to get another opinion in Grant. They suggested over the counter benadryl. Said she might sleep a bit more. So she slept 23 1/2 hours a day instead of 23. Really good folks.
I would hate to see what our bill would be in Hampton Cove. Ginger is a 165 pound Great Dane with issues. We rescued her from the pound. She was in such bad shape she probably wouldn’t lived another 48 hours. She’s about seven years old and developing all the old age symptoms. Danes rarely live past eight. Very expensive even in Grant.
We’re in Owens Cross Roads. Both you guys like our Facebook page OU Sooner Fans in Alabama. Our tribe is small here in northern Alabama but we get together and watch games throughout the season.
Sounds good but I’m not a facebook guy. Drop me a note next fall and maybe we can work something out.
Will do.
Unless the coaches know of some other departures, you have a few too many names listed. My last count we could only take about 6 or 7.
rewatching the first drive of the Orange Bowl…makes me sick..why?! did we get away from the run game and go back to the pre-Texas offense??
I know it’s painful. But they were better than us. Did you see their DL vs our OL? Easy to second guess, but the outcome would’ve been the same friend.
They took over when they knew when we were going to throw every down. Run game wears D-lines down. Tennessee game is absolute proof of that. We still might have lost but it wouldn’t have been a blowout.
Agree to disagree brother.
fair enough, I’m just still salty over this one for multiple reasons. The biggest being all the trash their fans and players talked even AFTER the game.
You can’t do the Tenn game plan against a good offense. Why? Because we can’t count on what we score in the 4th quarter being enough, and we can’t put our defense in bad spots. Tenn offense wasn’t very good. Clemson offense was.
I thought Clemson did a better job of shutting down the run after the 1st drive. I also thought both OU running backs looked slower as the game went on, which we later found out was due to injury. I wonder if the plan wasn’t to limit their carries that game to begin with, given their health.
Id say yes.
Hard to run when your O-line is getting dominated.
again, if they would’ve run more often, the domination might not have been as bad
To each his own I suppose. I’m no expert, but to me it seems much harder to run than to pass when your O-line is getting whooped like ours was. Quick slant passes are much easier than trying to make holes in that D-line.
as much as i hate to agree with some loser named maverick (jk btw mav), he’s right. Our o-line got whooped. Starting 3 frosh will do that to you. Also the fact that Darlington (as much as I love the guy) was over matched a lot of times.
Look Viper/garglecock, whatever your name is. I’m the Top Gun. Let it go. 🙂
Going with three freshmen on the line didn’t help and that trick punt was a momentum changer that we couldn’t recover from
i don’t know. we won the first half. we need to learn to win the second half too. i think we were not playing to win. we were not attacking and we were playing safe. that never seems to work out well.
And apparently we wanted to ignore the QB’s best friend…a TE
As Mav stated…probably doesn’t change the eventual outcome, but interesting to ponder.
We actually ran that unbalanced line, rollout to a TE, our only “trick play” early to some success. Just didn’t score on it.
Flying in from Denver to OKC this afternoon. Big United hub, what recruits should I be on the lookout for?
All of them. Get it done.
I hear there is another Manning that is legit. Maybe upgrade your seat so that you can sit next to him.
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Curious about what players will be able to step up and compete size wise. What i mean is do remember after the Clemson game TFB/Super K spoke about the need to recruit guy’s with size and speed. You want guy’s with heart and toughness but when the guy across the line has heart and toughness plus he is 1st or 2nd round draft pick, the guy across the line is going to win more battles in the end.
It’s an interesting point, and one that another TFB poster (expertise in Health, Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning) responded to very well several weeks ago. He pointed out most of these kids don’t show up on campus as an Adonis, that perhaps there are better strength and conditioning coaches out there who are ripping these guys up. He was eluding to Schmitty, and if our Strength & Conditioning strategy needs to be evaluated and/or upgraded.
We got beat on the Oline (OUrs). So imo that is the guys that need to step up. Dline wasn’t that bad, we played a good qb that could get outside and was slippery in space. Scheming should fix that
update added
Dang you guys are busy Thanks
Busy with mashed potatoes, need more bone in filet
How about a BOOM-in-filet.
Hmmm. Weekend-to-weekend worry. Just have to let it go. Somebody send him a ticket to Maui for weekend after this and drop this silly texsa stuff.
You meant to say downdate.
downdate added
he could be visiting texas. I’ll have to check chatty kathy…uh I mean Super K on the UTerus board to confirm. (p.s. I love super k but will remain bitter because that is who I am).
Yo-yo – up/down. Man, the info is rugged. But thanks for putting it out.
Is he planning on Reschedule his visit or announcement date which is suppose to be Monday I think!
I believe the plan is to reschedule
Never mind! 😉
Darn weather. Hopefully he comes next weekend.
Comment section blowing up today. Feel sorry for those poor SOB’s who try to sort through it after work. Any plans for a legit board TFB God’s?
You can sort by best, newest, or oldest
This is for sure! Not a good day to be out of touch!
We voted on this a while back and that format did not pass.
Cool thanks. I didn’t know.
Normally it is me trying to do that. Glad I had the day off.
Had about 1k yesterday – always gives readers something to read through on the weekend if they miss anything.
I heard the other day that Texas still sucks!!! Anyone else here about that.
My source has confirmed. Major suckage.
I’ve done my own research and have also gotten the same results. So yes, I can confirm, Texas does indeed still suck.
Wait a second…I’m getting news that perhaps, no, never mind. False alarm. Texas still sucks.
A source close to their program also said the same thing.
Since their heffers and their longhorns say it, it is officially confirmed.
Why has it been so long since you’ve heard the TRUTH?!? LOL
It’s 12:05 pm, Friday, January 22, 2016 and Texas still sucks!
It is 12:20 and yes texsa still sucks.
It’s true. Always and forever. Sucks, suck, sucks.
I’m starting to think the Cobbs are selling anyone in the media whatever they want to hear.
No. Just a case of his HS coach not being aware of his last minute cancellation.
Any thing on Johncarlos’ upcoming visit to Miami?
downdate added
Thats a major downdate.
not really – isnt that what’s been said for the past 24 hours?
Nope.Thats the first time Ive seen that “hes torn”
leads to wavering, then who knows
Makes Mayden that much more important.
Who would you rather have P.Cobb or J.Mayden ?
I’d rather have both. But if it’s literally one or the other, at CB, I’d definitely go Mayden.
Same here. OU is in a really good spot for some of these 5 star DB’s in the 2017 class.
Where is Doucet located?
I think his Juco is in PA…
There is definitely travel problems in that part of the country. Beautiful in God’s country!
Besides the north wind it def is beautiful here in Oklahoma aka Gods country. Looks to be a nice weekend for sure
Thanks, can see how travel could definitely be a problem. Hope they can find a way to get him here before signing day.
Being the eternal optimist that i am…I think it’s awesome that there are several recruits that other elite programs are after who are either committed to us or we are very likely to land. It’s a sign of a healthy program.
I hope they’re still admiring them from the other side of the field come the season.
That is a very good point
You ARE a doggone optimist. 🙂
Who do you like best out of our remaining OL targets of Moore, Williams and Hudson? Maybe a better question would be who would be the best fit for our offense?
downdate activate
When I was a kid growing up in Southwest Georgia, we had it bad. We were poor. I mean really poor. We could not wear shoes if we weren’t going to school or church. It was our only choice in order to get as much wear as possible from our meager possessions.
Back in those days, you lived off the land and other people kindness. My older brothers helped farmers, so it wasn’t uncommon for them to give us peas, beans, squash, corn, peanuts, melons, eggs, and sometimes pork or beef.
Winters were especially brutal: nature’s resources were all but gone with exception of sweet potatoes and greens.
We lived in a house with a rusting tin roof. There were holes in the roof and holes in the floor. Evictions were common and there wasn’t a legal process that protected you from being evicted upon notice. My Mom managed to keep us in good graces and we avoided that fate, despite being months in arrears.
My mother stood 5’1″. She had a third grade education. She didn’t have book smarts but she was wise. Despite her small stature, she was an imposing woman. She was phenomenal person that made you recognize her presence.
My attendance in school was outstanding, as that was the determining factor of whether or not I got two meals as opposed to one. Some days the threat of of not eating was real. However, I had faith in my mother. I knew their would be food on the table at the end of the day. She would find a way even if it meant borrowing money from someone she already owed.
Here’s my point: my past is the present situation for some people today. That’s the real crisis, not a 17 year-old kid’s decision. No matter what that kids decides, my past experiences have taught me that I will survive. OU will survive.
So, come on February 3, 2016. Let’s get this over with because no matter what happens, we will all survive.
Good story Sam. The reality of what true priorities are in life can be humbling. A young kid making his decision on what college he wants to attend is not that important.
So true. We are worried about the wrong thing. As for OU, there are enough quality resources/player on the team to keep plugging along. I’m worried about the happiness and well-being of my family. That’s the only thing that is going to get me worked up.
Amen Brother Sam.
My bet is you’re an amazing person to those around you in real life, and most likely touched many lives. Keep paying it forward Brother and shining His Grace.
Mizzuno, thanks. I try to be kind to everyone. I give everyone the benefit of doubt. What I’ve learned is if you fall get up as quickly as possible. Get on with it. I try to encourage others and stand up for those who can’t defend or care for themselves. I’ve had it hard. If a teenager chooses to commit to OU or not, that isn’t hard.
Sam, like you I grew up poor but had a father who instilled in me the importance of commitment. If I couldn’t be somewhere, or do what I said I would do I had to be a man and tell the other person why and apologize. Some kids today are in similar situations but with no one to guide their thinking or choice making. They have he opportunity set before them to make a different life for themselves. They need coaches with good values to help them and shoot straight with them about what commitment means.
You’re right: accountability is important. All I’m saying who doesn’t sign with OU isn’t the end.
Thanks for sharing your story SamSooner, much appreciated. Stories like yours help us all keep things in perspective.
Always. Thanks for taking the time to read all of that.
Thank you Sam for sharing that story.
Anytime, Scott.
Like a lot of people, I’ve had some hard challenges. I have a pretty good historical baseline that tells me if I’m at critical mass or not. LOL!
I couldn’t help but think about the movie about Dolly Parton’s childhood that was on TV not too long ago. I think it was called “Coat of Many Colors”. Was a great movie if you get a chance to watch it.
Lincoln, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
One of the things that keeps recruiting in perspective is to remember the orphanages my adopted children come from. When you step back a bit, it’s just not that important.
Bob, you are one of the people, and there are a lot, I admire and respect. You’re a good man for opening your doors to those less fortunate.
Thanks Sam, but there is only One who is good. I am, at best, a most unprofitable servant doing what his master commands.
I’ve been thinking/praying about adopting ever since I went on a trip to Haiti. I applaud you for taking in a less fortunate child and giving them hope and a better life.
Adopting is both the hardest and the most profitable thing we have ever done. If you decide to go down that route, feel free to contact me and I’ll help in what way I can. It’s been more than a decade since our last adoption, but we still might know a thing or two of value on the journey.
Bob, I really appreciate it. It’s coincidental because I just asked my wife to start praying about it this morning. If we feel led to go forward with it I will definitely be contacting you, I have no doubts that it will be one of the hardest but most enjoyable things of our lives.
unless whomever you adopt from Haiti kills you and your wife late some night. Adoption means YOU inherit their problems /upbringing/ physical & mental issues….. …contributing to an orphanage would be safer and the child wouldn’t be uprooted –feed em and leave em there and much more economical for you—-and you still get the ‘warm fuzzies’ for helping a person. Lots of people do this instead of adopting.
By the same token, there are kids in this country that need help and could use a home. The OKC tv stations show them nightly….save a lot of paperwork with immigration officials.
From what I understand it is very difficult to adopt from Haiti, their officials want to keep their people living in poverty. TBH, I am way more worried about you killing my wife and me in my sleep than I would be my children, however I do have some defense mechanisms in place to make that very difficult. I hope you have a wonderful day and Boomer Sooner SD!!!
WE have adopted 2 boys thru OK DHS. Would be happy to answer any questions.
My son and his wife adopted a brother and sister from DHS a year ago last December. They are an absolute joy to be around and are so grateful for everything you do for them.
While adopting children is of immense importance, let’s not forget about our furry friends who need adoption too. We have rescued two little doggies who were in dire circumstances and they have been eternally grateful to us, as we are to them. The world can be a cruel place for the unfortunate few who don’t deserve the life others cast upon them.
One time I’d like to hear the parent say ” you know all this attention is fun and very humbling but my son committed to OU(insert any college) a few months ago and we know the coaches are counting on that commitment and planning around him being there and that is what we are doing. Thanks for all the love from all these great universities but my son is not interested in any other school.”
That’s a good point. It’s not so much losing a player that you really are excited about, it’s about screwing up the process and losing the work the school has put onto that recruitment, especially at the end when there’s little time to repair the damage. OU will have good players and all but a few will have great characters. Recruits need to do what they think is best for themselves and their future, but I hate to see them screw the school when they change their mind in the last days. An early signing date would help.
I agree with you but if you feel that way then we need to say the same thing about coaches. Coaches re ruining committed players and coaches who have someone committees and then get a call from a”better” prospect and they tell s kid that they are not committed. I don’t feel OU has done that very much but they have done it. So door needs to go both ways.
I know this is old news, but I still love to see it in print.
https://twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/status/690592323957342208
Beal is, Doucet is not
I see that from the update. I am still encouraged because the OV is postponed due to weather, not because he wants to visit with another coach.
update added
“so many coaches are coming by the school and it’s just a lot to take in…I’m trying to give Parrish space to figure out what he wants to do.” That’s the problem right there. Last I checked, Cobb was committed to OU. So tell the coaches to stop coming. You’re not interested. You’re already committed elsewhere. That’ll fix that problem. What’s Parrish trying to figure out? If he ain’t got it figured out, then don’t be committing!!!
Amen to that. If they’re visiting or still talking they’re not committed and need to know no spot will be held and that the coaches are looking for their replacement.
K or Jordan, do you guys have a feel for how many spots are left? We need like a ticker or something. Or maybe how many comittable offers?
I’d just like to mention that Joshua Jacobs out of Tulsa is a stud. I could definitely see him somewhere in Riley’s offense. Although I have heard some buzz that Texas is giving him a close look. Really shocked at his sparse offer list thus far.
Hudl link?
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1719332/highlights/297827440/v2
Thanks. I’ll check it out.
You’ll enjoy, he’s pretty stunning. In fact, I believe they mentioned him on Monday’s Open Post.
He’s a player, but not sure why he’s got so few offers. Grade risk?
TFB Mods, as always, we appreciate all that you do. We know that you all have real jobs but you manage to get up this information. We are aware that this takes you away from your families who are vying for your attention. I know we act spoiled and we complain about nothing sometimes.
Please accept my most sincere “thanks.” We all appreciate what you do to get us information all year.
I cooked spaghetti last night, and as I was straining the grease from the hamburger meat, I realized we’re at a critical juncture in the recruiting timeline. So, let’s keep shedding the fat and get on with putting the beef in the spaghetti sauce, I’m hungry for February 3rd!
What do you put in pasketti sauce.
PASKETTI?
Yeah. It’s a funny take on how toddlers say spaghetti.
I meant ya put paskettie in paskettie sauce right?
You can go back to bed. LOL!
But you’re right.
I’m a gourmet chef, Ragu, Hamburger Meat, and Pepper.
My wife makes her sauce from scratch. In addition to ground beef in the sauce, she adds uncooked meatballs in the sauce and some red wine. Wow!
Analogies gonna analogy.
I have more
ALEX! you look like Charlie Sheen…that’s all…..oh and keep up the great work, all you guys!!!
Seems as if cobb is waiting to see what happens with jaden this weekend
If that’s the case then I will take mayden all day.
Dang that Jeffers brings the wood dont he?
Is it possible for OU to sign both Mayden and Cobb? Seems like that’s pushing it
They wouldn’t be hosting a visit if there was not a viable slot available. Worst case, some of the open offers would become uncomittable (sp?).
I was thinking maybe a DB is transferring or something
KJ said he heard rumors of a young DB possibly transferring but it wasn’t 100% yet.
I saw his comment. So far all I’ve seen is that a couple of older DBs might leave. It would not be good to lose one of the young ones, they all have good upside.
I agree. Wouldn’t mind seeing Byrd leave if he could find playing time somewhere else. But I think its a young DB. Stephens? Sunderland/
Completely shooting in the dark here but I know Prentice McKinney was suspended here towards the end of the year along with Daniel Brooks and someone else.
McKinney and Stephens are the only 2 I can think of that would transfer out.
It’s not McKinney
Do you know who?
Yes, but he’s more or less weighing his options right now. Not a done a deal.
Sunderland?
I’d rather not name drop since there is a possibility nothing happens.
Sorry didn’t mean to name drop. Just thought it was weird that Sunderland recently changed his twitter avi, doesn’t mention OU on his bio(like he previously did) and wasn’t at the 2nd to last game of the year vs OSU (Bedlam). I say that because I was at the mall the day before bedlam and took a pic with him n wondered why he wasn’t in Stillwater or wherever the rest of the team is normally the night before. Who knows, lol. I may just be reading into too much. Man I have too much time on my hands. HAHA
The B-12 limits travel squads to 70. That could explain his absence.
I see your point but why wouldn’t they take him with the team if they took him to other aways games. To my understanding he was at most away games. Like I said. I may be reading into it to much haha
If they take the other players they either have to have a ticket to sit in the stands or they have to go against their non-uniformed personnel on the sideline limit. Giving the nature of that game, he may have gotten bumped for someone like Jim Ross or Toby Keith. Not saying you are wrong, given the other info you provided, but saying there are possible explanations.
your guess is as good as mine Bob.
They more than likely stay in Norman the day before Bedlam and take a bus to Stillwater on Saturday, especially for a night game. I could be wrong though.
Lincoln, your guess is as good as mine brother
From last years class?
From last years class?
Yes
from last years class?
It was either Campbell or Mann..I think it was academics
BOOM! Doucet 🙂
According to his Twitter.
what?
https://twitter.com/hit_squad_4/status/690604470346973185
Yours looks alot better than my post
Thanks, Lincoln. I don’t know how to do that, even though I’ve told a few times on here.
Click on the three dots below the tweet, and then on “copy link to tweet”. It will pop up another screen with the link, then just copy that link and paste it onto the same place you would type. Disqus then magically makes it appear.
Thanks again, my man!
bKAPRI DOUCET @hit_squad_4 3m
3 minutes ago
Blessed to say I’m 100% committed to the University of Oklahoma Boomer Sooner
BOOM.
That Lackawanna pipeline, tho
BA, BA, BOOM!
I’ll allow this.
BOOM
I was going to add a similar pic. Nice.
He was so excited to be a Sooner that he couldn’t wait until Monday when he was originally scheduled to announce
BOOOM
HAHA
https://twitter.com/OU_CoachHill/status/690605654155784192
That’s a Virginia area code.
Must be where his JUCO is located.
His highschool is in Williamsburg, VA, thus the “757”. His juco is in Scranton, PA
boomdate added
I’m liking ‘Update 2.1’ a lot!! Thanks, JE!!!
Welcome Kapri Doucet to the Sooner family! BOOM
With the ups and downs of the last couple of days I’m feeling like a 21st Century Schizoid Man.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-Mk-Ysqbs
In the Court of the Crimson King is greatness.
Discipline was my favorite
You guys are old.
I’m 25.
I have kids older than you. Not many in your generation listen to that kind of music.
I have that album. Loved it.
Seems so weird that we were able to grab 4 star WR like clockwork when we were rocking a running based offense back in 13/14, but now we are running the air raid, cant seem to get WR targets.
And yet, Norvell was fired. /s
Much like monty, better recruiter than coach, IMO.
Monty wasn’t there for too long to get his guys going. Norvell was there a looong time.
Id say diron did a better job coaching the DL up in 1 year than monty did in what, 3 years?
I wasn’t aware we were “rocking” in 13/14, especially Norvell, but to each his own.
13 we got cavil, young, bennett, smallwood
14 we got quick, andrews, todd, mead, meier, ilanja(Sp)
You wouldnt consider 5 4 stars in the 14 class rocking?
Oh, I apologize. As stated in your OP, I thought we were discussing WRs, and those that are actually still on the roster, or that started in 15.
Well thats true, most of that 13 class at WR is gone lol.
Think im most disappointed with cavil. Looked like the big WR we really needed, and he never even hit the field.
Could it be that one is related to the other?
Some kids say our style of offense dosent get them ready for the NFL, yet baylor gets studs left and right.
I’m saying maybe the multitude of young players could be scaring some off.
We have a coach there now in Gundy that I believe will make it happen soon. If we are in the same boat next year I will be worried.
Thats possible, but most of those kids are soph/juniors now. I think humphrey is the only WR that RS last year. With only 1 returning spot likely taken(dede), lots of PT up for grabs.
Can someone tell me who PJ Blue is? I think I missed that offer
Check out the OP yesterday.
https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/open-post-thursday-january-21st
FWIW if you ever want to find something like that. Go to Google and search like this:
PJ blue site:thefootballbrainiacs.com
Adding the site:thefootballbrainiacs.com makes it only search this site.
Thanks, Bob. Learned something new today. That makes any day a great day!
TFB has a search in the top right corner.. that’s what I use 🙂
That works too, though mine will work for any site.
Anybody watch the Jeffers kids video?
good love the updates today keep em comin
Anyone an SS member? If so, what “big recruit” is OU moving on from?
Saw that. Wonder if it’s old news about Daniels.
That’s my assumption. They’re always using clickbait to sell subs.
Old news on EJ price?..
TFB reported it awhile ago about moving on from him
Haven’t heard much about Tramonda Moore lately
Saw today that he’s not taking a visit to Bama that he was scheduled for this weekend. That’s good news.
Probably because of Snowpocalypse we may actually get an inch here in North Alabama. We should be able to recover in a week or two.
That’s a lot better then DC managed a few days ago. Such a well run place some people abandoned their vehicles after more then 5 hours of waiting while trapped on highways.
Bring in the brass monkeys out in the yard. Wouldn’t want anything to freeze off of them.
I’m not going outside, I might get too close to a grocery store and get trampled to death.
Here’s a pic of a grocery store in DC. Amazing.
https://www.facebook.com/JayTowersInTheMorning/photos/a.329308381199.151044.242762931199/10153328544581200/?type=3
Definitely not in Alabama, no trampled bodies or blood stains.
Looks like Lubbock a few weeks ago when we got a foot.Couldnt get outta my drive for 5 days had cabin fever bad,but plenty of budlight.
Crazy how much different parts of the country treats a foot of snow. I dont even bother shoveling my driveway with “only” a foot. Truck just romps right through it lol.
Metz – I forgot that you are in Lubbock. Cold wind with nothing to block it. If they restock the shelves, be sure to dust off your food before consuming 🙂
lmao yes it was weird to go to grocery store and nothing there,never seen that before.And yes we dust everything off here daily.lol
I think it was specifically speaking about a commit.
Ryan Parker
That would really, really suck.
That means prepare for another “downdate”
wow ZERO WR recruits wtf is going on
Still have Hardy and Motley could end up at WR, but that really isn’t much. This isn’t good at all.
We have plenty they just need to step up.And flip Tyrie
We have plenty on campus, no doubt. I don’t see many WR’s coming in and playing right away but Parker was one of those guys and Cleveland could be.
Agree on Parker, i just think things cooled between us is all,not sure why.
the report originally(last month) was that parker would enroll early at OU. he didn’t qualify because of his grades and was expected to sign with us feb 3. so I’m thinking its grades still. why move on from the 1 WR target left, a 4 star immediate playing-time guy at that
Not sure maybe grades still an issue id guess.
Hardy is a projection guy. I’d rather have a kid that has played the position before.
Me too. Remaining hopeful for a late surprise.
I believe we have known about Parker for a while now.
This is first I’ve heard of Ryan Parker de-committing. Where did he go, why did he de-commit?
Did he decommit or did OU just slowly pull his offer?
I think you would be correct clint
Thx. Was not aware. Seems strange to pull an offer for a 4-star WR, but what do I know. We also seem to be going the wrong way with both qty and quality of recruits. Replace 4-star guys with 2-star guys. I know ‘stars’ aren’t everything, but Alabama seems to only get 4-star and 5-star guys – so it must mean something.
Thought it was because he hasnt completed his academics, and couldnt sign on JUCO signing day?
thats what i read as well
Oh, good. That makes sense. Maybe we’ll throw an offer at another unrated JUCO LB instead.
Just offer Jacobs at WR, with four running backs probably bolting after next year, we really need two RBs this class anyway.
I thought the Germans disbanded that party after WWII.
Nope, they still exist. Carey (the new leader) even charges their members for news you can get in the free world (TFB).
Take your upvote
No Germany disbanded after they bombed pearl harbor
LOL! (Gawd, I loved Animal House!)
I thought the Germans disbanded that party after WWII.
I noticed rivals and scout didn’t show Ryan Parker anymore.
Same with Pernell Jefferson. I heard he was ‘leaving’ but never saw anything on it other than he is not listed any longer on Rivals.
I was getting ready to say that Ryan Parker is not on Rivals commit list. That would be my guess.
I thought that Parker was having to put off coming until summer and that is a reason he is not listed. I believe it was credits issue and he was going to need another semester to get those credits.
On a lighter note________ theirs a dead skunk somewhere around my job trailor. I will
blame Golf!!!!!!!!!!!
Time to have the port a potty emptied and cleaned!
Lmao wish it was that simple.
Sounds like my shop after we all go have Street Tacos!
OU recruiting seems to be on 1 step forward 2 steps back mode.
Anyone have a scholarship chart? By my count, with the current commitments, we are at 83 right now, but we have several more in play. Here’s who I’ve got listed:
ATH (1) – Adrian Hardy
DB (16) – Dakota Austin, Hatari Byrd, Parrish Cobb, Kahlil Haughton, Will Johnson, PJ Mbanasor, Prentice McKinney, Parnell Motley, Jordan Parker, Steven Parker, Antoine Stephens, Will Sunderland, Chanse Sylvie, Stanvon Taylor, Ahmad Thomas and Jordan Thomas
DE (6) – Amani Bledsoe, Gabriel Campbell, Isaac Ijalana, Kenneth Mann, Austin Roberts and DJ Ward
DT (9) – Matt Dimon, Neville Gallimore, Courtney Garnett, Du’Vonta Lampkin, Dwayne Orso-Bacchus, Marquise Overton, Matthew Romar, Jordan Wade and Charles Walker
FB (1) – Dmitri Flowers
K/P (2) – Austin Seibert, Jack Steed
LB (9) – Curtis Bolton, Ricky Deberry, Kapri Doucet, Jordan Evans, Tay Evans, Arthur McGinnis, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Jon-Michael Terry and Bryce Youngquist
LS (1) – Wesley Horky
OL (16) – Jonathan Alvarez, Orlando Brown Jr., Christian Daimler, Alex Dalton, Jamal Danley, Bobby Evans, Cody Ford, Sam Grant, Dominique Hearne, Ashton Julious, Quinn Mittermeier, Joseph Paul, Ben Powers, Logan Robertson, Dru Samia and Johncarlo Valentin
QB (4) – Austin Kendall, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray and Cody Thomas
RB (6) – Abdul Adams, Rodney Anderson, Daniel Brooks, Joe Mixon, Samaje Perine and Alex Ross
TE (2) – Mark Andrews and Carson Meier
WR (10) – Jarvis Baxter, Dahu Green, John Humphrey, Geno Lewis, Jeffrey Mead, AD Miller, Michiah Quick, Jordan Smallwood, Dallis Todd and Dede Westbrook
Total (83)
I am pretty sure Connor Knight is returning for his Senior season as a TE/Long Snapper! Is he on Scholarship?
He wan’t to begin with, but I must defer about that at the moment.
Yeah me either I know he played a lot and Snapped for Field Goals some the past couple years but I have no clue!
Nice to see you back Mr Turman! Your count is what I have seen as well.
That is pretty much what I have seen.
And the bipolars are back…I’ve been prepared for us to lose Parker for awhile. When he didn’t sign in December I figured he wouldn’t make it.
Assuming Parker can’t make it, or OU simply moves on, Sooners are rapidly approaching the point of having to take a body at WR just for the sake of taking one. And that almost never works out well.
As badly as they need impact guys at WR in this system, if they only bring in one guy — and a talented one at that, but a project by almost anyone’s assessment — it would be hard to see that as anything other than a pretty considerable failure on the part of Gundy/Simmons/Riley.
i can’t wrap my brain around the lack of interested players this one particular portion of recruiting(WR). flabbergasted is the only word i have.
Worked out pretty well when we offered a guy named Broyles at the 11th hour.
exactly my point above. hadn’t read this.
it’s that time of year people get over-stressed about recruiting
We offered Dahu and AD Miller on January 26th and 27th of last year, and they both seem like they will be big time contributers in the future
Could very well be, yes. And I’m rooting for that to be the case just like you are. But going into next year, are you prepared to say they WILL be?
I need a reason for why good Wrs go elsewhere? Is it that BS tenure lacks many NFL wrs? Clayton, Brandon Jones, Stills, Saunders.
i’m at a loss just like all of you
Whos our flip Jordan pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
Wilson, Broyles, and Kelly all played in the NFL also
Justin Brown is also playing in the NFL
The fact that the coaches trusted them enough to get them on the field as true freshmen leads me to believe they will be contributors in the future. By no means am I willing to guarantee that they will be making huge plays next year though. My question to you: Would you be happy if OU got two WRs of Dahu/AD Miller caliber b/w now and NSD?
I haven’t seen either one of them do anything that even remotely makes me think either one will be a contributor, much less a big time one. Being able to catch a football is something you either can or can’t do. You can teach route running but not catching.
That’s pretty harsh. They were both true freshman this year, they were bound to have jitters. I think the fact that they got playing time, when we even had guys like Andrews sitting for a significant number of snaps, speaks to their potential.
The point is that both weren’t good enough to get many chances this season, which is why they weren’t ranked high. A big time recruit will get chances because, well, he’s (usually) good enough.
You’re right, but both still have potential and could develop to be great players just as easily as not. About this time last year we were excited about them, and to be fair neither got enough pt or chances to give us reason to write them off yet. I still don’t think we’ve seen the best of Quick, he could gave a breakout season. All receivers drop passes, even Sterling, but that doesn’t mean Dahu or Miller can’t catch. We just don’t know and can’t see into the future, but that’s true of more than just the wr’s. It’s possible that we could still get a couple wr recruits we aren’t expecting. Anything can happen this time of year.
But they weren’t on that talent level to come in and play ASAP, which is what Velus Jones will give OU now that they picked up his commitment.
Way ecstatic about Velus! This Boom is major for us.
I disagree. The only two things you can’t teach are size and passion
Not sure what is going on here. What is inside scoop on WR recruiting troubles?
They don’t have many and have missed on even more. All w/ supposedly one of their best/most effective recruiters, Cale Gundy, as WRs coach.
I remember when eshbach was crying about how terrible recruiting was going for OU in stoops’ first year. Stoops said that he will never sign someone just to sign someone, and I don’t believe he ever has. If we sign a WR it will be someone they think can play. I think people will be very pleasantly surprised with the Penn St wr, a lot like mayfield. Like stoops said that first year, there are a lot of good football players out there
“Stoops said that he will never sign someone just to sign someone, and I don’t believe he ever has.”
I’m 100% confident he/they felt that way at the time, but I think you could pretty easily go back and point out any number of guys where that eventually proved to be the case.
don’t think I could go back and find one
Even as a sunshine pumping eternal optimist, I completely agree with this. Should be one of the easiest positions for OU to recruit. If they don’t flip someone late this is a major issue. It helps having the Penn St transfer and I think last years players could end up good but this is two straight years without a big time high school recruit at an incredibly important position.
That’s the concern..2 years back-to-back w/ no top wr. Remains to be seen but I’ve read several articles on Geno Lewis being an athletic freak w/ ‘massive hands’ and the speed for vertical routes. Sure hope so.
The scroll on the bottom of Sooners Illustrated says Ryan Parker decommitted 6 hours ago, just in case anyone was uncertain at this point.
that’s not the case that I’m aware of. my assumption is that’s related to a couple of the services removing him from OU’s commitment list.
I thought TFB reported that the position coaches recruit areas only? Example, Simmons recruits all positions in California. If not, WTF is going on with wide out recruiting?
Not saying you are wrong just asking a question. If the coaches are scrambling to find someone why do we keep seeing new 2017 offers going out all over the place? Seems they are spending a lot of time on next years guys right now. If they had nothing in their back pocket I just wouldn’t think they would spend one minute on next year. Dunno?
Kinda had those thoughts as well
b/c recruiting never stops. you’re always working on your current class while planning for the next couple.
I stand corrected sir.
Stick to ur guns man!
lmao ok!
I get that. Not oblivious to this stuff. Just sayin at some point if u r in the panic many imply we may be in u have to drop everything and go get what u can. Not saying the whole staff either. Seeing wr offers for 2017. If we were so screwed at that position this year I gotta think the staff or some portion of it would say they could wait a few more weeks for those guys next year. Not saying anyone’s right or wrong, just an observation. I don’t recall as much 2016 action last year when we were closing out 2015 class.
I’m going to stick with this theory cause it makes me feel better. We won’t know the whole story til NSD anyway.
Slightly rhetorical question here but how in the hell does that happen? This is OU, we just made the CFP at least a year ahead of schedule in most eyes- Riley won some awards as an OC, this system and Mayfield have excelled!
What gives with the lack of solid recruiting at the WR position? I’m baffled!!
Agree to the max..recruiting trouble that is unexplained and unacceptable in order to get back to elite status for sure
One marked difference from last year to this as far as keeping a pulse on Riley/Gundy and their recruiting trails: last year, they lit Twitter up with where and what they were doing, this year, more like crickets.
Hopefully they feel better than we do! That’s what I’m going with.
There’s another blinn college WR that is a burner. I don’t understand this year’s receiver recruiting. This is one of the few places I would be scared of competition at WR.
A lot of walk-on WR’s on the roster. I don’t know a thing about them, but surely some of them, having been around the team for a year, would be better options than just taking somebody.
LOL My oh my the ut fans are the most delusional and stupid fans in the country. They feel an 11-1 season next year. hahahaha only texas man
it only gets better lol
I must have missed the game the year before, because 2014 was an L for UT.
A&M seems to be equally delusional
If I told you last January 21st that OU would go 11-1, you would have thought I was drunk.
This a typical trait of people from texas. Everything is bigger and better all the time.
https://twitter.com/_Wright3470/status/690643913531617281
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3068785/highlights/311618377/v2
What of the rumor of a supposed top WR that’s been committed elsewhere and is now considering us? I know no name was giving but is this kid Riley Ridley the kid that was being talked about or is there another? Mean I am sure you can’t give a name but would care to elaborate on this any more. I seen your post about them taking just anyone at this point but, could PT as a FR maybe help land a kid that is looking elsewhere? Like a potential game changer?
I thought that Ridley was an EE and already on campus
Well Idk but I would think if he was an EE people wouldn’t be offering 11th hour offers!
true, I saw a on twitter a few days ago that one of the coach said something about him being on campus.
He has already enrolled at Georgia.
So why offer a kid you know is enrolled?
I don’t know. He was reported enrolled on 01/11.
Shows him on the active Georgia roster!
I am not sure, i have heard rumors that Cleveland is rethinking Houston. Could just be wishful thinking from fans though.
Well he said in a Tweet he would be announcing on NSD and people thought WTH cause he said he was committed to Houston but, seems that may not be the case!
Gotcha
Someone go create a WR on NCAA. Make him all 99s from OKC. Should have a decent shot.
Done, watch for it.
Have faith TFBERS it will be ok.Id post my step back from the ledge pic but its on my work comp.
I missed it .. what happened with Parker? Also, the wife went to UH, so would love to steal T. Cleveland at the last minute .. any realistic chance of this happening?
Personally, I don’t believe so. I don’t have any sources or anything, I’m just basing this off of following him on twitter.
I think Cleveland leaves Houston. I just don’t think it will be here.
I don’t. He and Oliver both are solid, IMO.
Ok guys it will be ok!—————————————
http://findingradiance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/doomed.png
There ya go Bob.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAAKPJEq1Ew
This is the post of the day.Upvote 1000 times.Whats worse is I remember this clip when it was on tv.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I’m sure you watched for the music.
Oh my! Poor guy lives in Lubbock and then you accuse him of that? Now I know why he made that false-alarm OP the other day – we are just too mean to him.
Well I was a teen age boy when it was on, and let’s just say the music nor the humor was what caught my attention.
Metz – I had a friend that watched that stuff and tried to get me to watch – I ran for my 60’s music.
Classic, always one of my favorites.
anything re southall after the ut visit
he’s at Miami this weekend
esco………did they make another mistake by not rs overton this yr…….don’t recall him with much pt but perhaps just not aware……thxs
I think so, yes. What purpose did it serve him playing those handful of snaps he got? Very little, IMO.
Also A few other players that should be said for over the past years
Hindsight is awesome, isn’t it? I’m sure they didn’t intend to just play him a few snaps. He will have had an undisclosed injury and get his year back.
As dumb as its been to not redshirt guys, think about it like this, if they red shirted Darlington he would be here one more year getting pushed around. On the flip side, red shirting may have helped him the weight room.
Just saw Lincoln Riley and Dennis Simmons at Will Rogers in the terminal. Hmmm?
They must have just read the boards and realized they needed to go get some wr help.
Or more likely just get out of town.
( that was supposed to go under the Jps post…duh me )
Ok im off gunna watch some SRV concerts and chill.I know this will be a much happier place in the morning.
Have a good one! I may resort to Diazepam is this stuff gets too, too wild.
Just got back. What’s got everyone down after a BOOM!?
People are freaking out because rivals and scout took Ryan Parker off OU’S list of commits
I would hate to be in a crisis with some of these people. Some people aren’t able to keep calm. They lose it and chaos reigns.
Have a good night.
U can come back now, we got a wr. I told u to stick to ur guns!
Hey buddy, this is a good time to check the site and your twitter.. #BOOM!!!
BOOM VELUS JONES
What?
Where is everybody??
MUCH NEEDED BOOOOOMMMM
BOOM!!!
https://twitter.com/velusjr/status/690689699627794432
Wow! Thanks, Zack.
Feels like this is a joke. It’s almost too good to be true! #BOOM
Metz must be screwing with us again right?
BOOM btw!
Anyone else catch Velus Jones Jr twitter post a few minutes ago?
No what happened?
Says he is OU bound! Thanked USC and Tennessee, but Boomer Sooner!
LOL!!! Troll much?
He probably has his comments sorted by best or oldest.
BOOM JONES!!!!! suck it SD!
Check out @VelusJr’s Tweet: https://twitter.com/VelusJr/status/690689699627794432?s=09
BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!!!
boomdate added
Now u see what I meant? ?
Two Boomdates today. Isnt that kind of like a double date?
No its like dating Twins!!!
SWEET!!! BOOM!!!
I freakin told u people! Chill!!!! The coaches know more than we do!
Humphrey 4.28 out wide left Jones 4.36 out wide right 6’6″ Andrews in the slot…whatcha gonna do about it Defense??
Ah, I hope they will hand it to Perine or Mixon.
This is approaching a Sonic Boom day!
I would think this makes it somewhat official, someone wake up Denzel!
https://twitter.com/CoachSimmonsOU/status/690693361938731009
Let me introduce you to my friend MO.
Boom!!! My brother from another mother!
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2680839/highlights/302654386/v2
BOOM!!!
http://imgur.com/vO1sHmy.gif
OT, but congrats to OK prep from my hometown, Dae Williams to Louisville. Good for him.
I keep telling everyone on here that Dae is going be really good he released that yesterday didn’t he?
He may have. I am not close to home now so just saw it today.
Sapulpa?
That is correct, as Sapulpa is where I currently live as well. Very nice kid!
hey brien, what do you think about: jauan williams, kyzir white, mayden, kelly, jackson, chattman?
Mean just IMO only and only my thoughts is. Williams I really don’t know enough about but, seems he is really into us he would be a good get but, IDK where that would leave us with Moore though it’s been stated Moore is a silent but I can not confirm or deny that. Kyzir White IDK enough about either but, with him being a JUCO kid he could come in and help right away I just dont know where think he is a Safety. Mayden would be a huge boost and would help take some sting away if we end up losing Cobb though rather have both. I still think C. Kelly will be a a Sooner in my gut and I am being optimistic but, I do think ND will make it tough. Jackson I think is a real possibility considering he has a great visit as I believe he has already been to Texas and some Texas fans feel he will be a Sooner also FWIW. Chattman mean we discussed this the other day me and another guy we get a Mayden or even a guy like White who was not discussed we back off him unless they like him as a OLB prospect cause I feel he can play there but, with the kids we are recruiting at LB you don’t just give him a spot to just be doing it.
A great and much-needed WR Boom sure can perk up the patrons!!!! Thanks, VJ.
Someone has patron? …. Need some after tonight’s excitement
Someone has a one track mind! OU. TEQUILA. O.U. TEQUILA. Now that is focus, LOL!
https://twitter.com/maydenii/status/690709281771905025
Breakin out the cookie cakes!! Look out!!!
They work better than those darn cakes… Daniels…
Velus committed first Jared
soooo?
Jordan it looks like ou is pushing the right buttons after it was looking like a nasty finish to recruiting. How often is it that rivals removes 2 of our commits and it’s not a big deal??
I’d say not very often. I mean we’ll see how it plays out, but I’m of the opinion the removal of Parker may have been premature. The Jefferson thing however has supposedly been coming for a while.
I agree on Parker, they did that last year with Q
Does the OU athletic department have an Impromptu Baking team?
https://twitter.com/clicclac97/status/690727359951974400
Interesting… Sounds like an OU lean again??
your guess is as good as mine
Good lord…
He did re-tweet Velus’ commitment tweet though… stay tuned I guess.
I am not one to beat down high school kids, don’t think people should be tweeting at them… Honestly, I changed my mind about college easily 3 times between graduation & Memorial Day. It’s a big deal… Having said that I think Daniels is loving all the attention he’s been getting recently
I’m not aware of anyone, here or elsewhere, that Tweets at these kids. However, I suppose if they’re going to throw stuff out on Social Media, it’s all fair game for comment by the masses.
Haha I was referring to myself. I don’t want to be negative towards a kid… 5 years older than my own… That’s why I said “I am not one to beat down”… I am on Twitter, it just seems to me he’s liking all the attention.. And not in a good way. Just not my place to judge.
Could be, hard to say. My take is that he’s just like most kids his age, communicating through these types of media is their way. The attention he’s getting is probably a bit overwhelming- I wish him luck whatever he decides.
Could be, hard to say. My take is that he’s just like most kids his age, communicating through these types of media is their way. The attention he’s getting is probably a bit overwhelming- I wish him luck whatever he decides.
I tweeted him and told him despite the hate and the harshness he will receive regardless that I wish him well in any decision and may God bless him either way, btw I prefer you have that #OUDNA I got a fav from him. I will not beat a kid up over social media and I really would like to see these kid have success even if it’s not at OU!
Honestly I feel that Daniels is a silent commit to UT. Hes waited the appropriate time and now hes gotten a “sign from God”. I expect that he’ll be committing there within a few days.
Hope Im wrong but we’ll see soon enough.
You may be right, I kinda had the gut feeling he was UTs. But the sudden spurt of OU commits seems to have him leaning OU again. But just my opinion, what I gathered from his tweets.
Those $100 handshakes and hot prepaid co-eds can be misinterpreted for a sign of a higher power. Plus Texas needs him really bad (zero dt last class).
The sign is currently being put in the South End zone. Very large crimson and cream with your picture on the Jumbo Tron! ; )
athletes and religion, good humor
My take on Daniels is that he did the right thing to open his recruitment since he kept getting asked about whether he would stick with ou. He felt pressure to give Texas a real look but they are not making him a priority and they look to be trying to flip 2 in state kids that are committed outside of Texas (mike Williams and Elliot) add in that the sec schools came in way late with offers (carry the 7) and it adds up to a boom.
Plus Texas fans seem pretty good about Southall and Taylor also. Daniels and Guirdy are the only 2 DT’s I know we are still recruiting, well IDK about Southall but, seems talk has cooled on him for some time now!
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https://youtu.be/A92fXD016p8
In my youth I saw Joe!
Those stops and starts and changes of direction are startlingly fast. I was in the front of the student section with Billy Sims running downhill straight at us one time and was struck by the fact he was the fastest human I have ever seen in person!
OU’s wishbone dive plays were the quickest ever…You know the fake to King and the give to Sims…
He was fun to watch some of his runs were truly amazing. He likely would have won the Heisman if we weren’t on probation and not allowed on TV.
GOAT
Decided to check out TAB one more time before bed, and BOOM!!!! Awesome!
I hate hate auto correct TFB
Good morning, Brainy ones. I thought I was on LandThieves here a couple of days ago. Read about Stoops “can’t get it done”. “Gundy is in the wrong spot”. Blah blah. What a difference a day makes. That, and about 3 good BOOMs. It’s always good to be a Sooner fan. 😉
I’ve learned to avoid engaging in the comments section anytime something bad happens, or your stuck defending 2×AA’s! No disrespect to Daniels but Bledsoe is a bigger need at the 5 tech spot than another 3 or 1 tech dt. Plus we bought in 2 other first choice guys as well. This train is going to keep roaring I suggest all recruits to hope on before it’s gone.
I found a picture of one of them.
Where did you find this picture of Stephen Dale?
I was cleaning out some bread from the pantry and the mold looked like this.
Some were ready to eat their young.
Nothing like a day of panic and woe to make you appreciate the good days.
It has been a good week and I hope it continues through the weekend. So far I like this class. It is turning out to be a nice class. I would like to have a couple of silent commits so that signing day is exciting and enjoyable. I hope we get some updates today.
I think it will be a good finish.
I am hopeful of 1 more BOOM this weekend and possibly 2 and 3rd may not be so far fetched! I think Mayden commits and I am feeling good about Mark Jackson and think we can flip Hudson! But, I am the unreal optimistic type!
I know Mark Jackson wasn’t on the visitor list but I think he is a Boom waiting to happen!
He could get immediately pt.
I agree rather its at the Striker spot or as a true DE, I feel Bledsoe could play as a FR as a true DE!
Strikers spot is more of a jackbacker position. Yes it’s more of a true de spot than the 5 tech (Bledsoe likely position), but it’s still a lb position. Our base 3/4 is very much like Bama’s. In that it’s primary pass rush comes off the edge from the jack backer spot.
Oh I agree and he is a talent we could def. use and would be well used on OUr squad!!!
What’s good is all three commits comes at a position of need and has vacancies signs flashing. I could see the lb making an immediate impact with his size, speed, and vision.
Yea I can’t disagree with that at all, Kelly seems like a kid that could come in and earn PT also. If and I say if as in a big big if we flip Cleveland he would be a great one also
I would like to see Bledsoe red shirt and really hit the weights. He can be an absolute beast with a year in the weight room. Sure he looks the part but he will be facing guys who have been in college for 3-5 years and he probably wouldn’t play more than 10% of the snaps.
Would OU take a Mark Jackson and a Brandon Bowen with Bledsoe committed or is it a first taker kind of situation? IMO you can’t have enough talented DL especially edge rushers unless they make Bowen or Jackson an OLB!
I think Jackson has the athleticism to play OLB in our scheme like bond. From watching the little bit of highlights on Bowen, I see DE all the way reminds me of Ward. I don’t know that we have a real shot at Bowen but I think mike is going to make a real run at him. Much more likely to land Jackson.
He s a tweener, and would make a good jackbacker with his pass rushing skills. He would be perfect for our boundary backer spot and help absorb the loss if Bond.
reminds me a lot of …and i just went blank..the DE we got out of Kansas #85..last game was the Sugar Bowl…starts with a G…
Geno grissom
thank you. that name popped in my head but i talked myself into thinking i got the name confused with Gresham.
I see Dan Cody with his size and frame.
Mayden said if he commits it will be silent. Sounds to me like he ends up at ou. I think we will flip Mark Jackson and since he’s “committed” to a&m, I think he will announce opening up his recruiting at the very least before NSD, that would be the right thing to do. I’m not sure about flipping Hudson, I haven’t heard much about that and I know we are in good position with Williams and Moore.
Which is really good! Both very strong OL prospects it kinda scares me that we could have another FR starting on the OL and I say that cause I think both are talented enough to come in and earn some PT although I think Bobby Evans has the chance if healthy to turn heads. Plus I think CK is coming also. But I think me and you both know there is some surprise flip maybe two as we discussed last night!
https://twitter.com/brandontfb/status/690909182975840256
Wish the bball team was playing in norman. Bring some activity to town.
update added
https://twitter.com/gotboz44/status/690922572146290689
The “Boz” must of seen his hudi film.
Morning Sooner brethren. Quick slightly off topic question – I know Oklahoma as a state gets tornado activity but does Norman itself see much activity? Wife is deathly afraid of natural disasters but I was hoping to talk her into either visiting one future game day or ideally relocating there if it’s not a terrible tornado risk lol.
prob have a better chance of winning the lottery than to encounter a tornado on a game day visit
We are an earthquake state now.
Ive lived in the People’s Socialist Republic of California for 23 years now and have experienced a hand full of earth quakes- little rockers nothing big. My cousins still live back in OK and they had experienced more quakes than I have and that is just in the past five years.
I lived in SoCal in the 1970 era and went through a BIG one. It hit in the early AM so I was asleep until everything fell off the wall. For all the Okie twisters, it is much better to deal with them because now there is at least some warning. 7.0 or + EQ has no such warning.
A quakenado state if you will.
Great show for SYFY Sharknado meets Quakenado.
In the last ten years 78 people died in Oklahoma from tornadoes, in 2010 alone 668 died in traffic accidents. That means you are 85 times more likely to die in your car than from a tornado.
Norman has had a few scares. But Moore, Oklahoma right up the road has had some devastating tornadoes including a F-5. Being a lifelong Oklahoma resident (69 yrs.) it is something you live with. I guess all parts of the country have some type of adversity.
You can go your whole long life and never see one or be bothered by one! Don’t move to Moore though. It seems to have more then science or probabilities would ever account for.
Just get a shelter and watch the weather if you relocate.
I lived in Oklahoma for 24 years and never saw a tornado. I’ve lived in Alabama ever since and never saw one there either.
Should be fairly easy to talk her into a game day visit. Tornados are very seasonally dependent. Google a bit and find the frequency of tornadoes by month. First, you get her there for a game and then work on the relocation.
Norman sees some action but for the most part it misses Norman. The one that hit el Reno a few years ago was about 2 or 3 miles from my house in Yukon, that one was headed toward a highly populated part of NW okc and it turned south but that was as close and as scared as I’ve been due to a tornado. But as it was mentioned if you move anywhere in Oklahoma you should have a storm shelter.
Norman always gets missed by tornadoes. there is a path from Chickasha to south OKC that they usually follow. North Moore always seems to get a direct hit. Heres the thing though, we usually know a few days ahead that there is a chance for tornadoes. they don’t jut pop out of a sunny sky.
Thanks to all for the replies both serious and humorous. I realize it’s very easy these days with technology advances that forecasting is that much more precise. Wife has experienced first hand typhoons and a big earthquake on Guam so can appreciate it may bother her more than me. I had checked around and didn’t see Norman seemed to get much tornado activity especially considering what Moore and other parts of the state have endured. Living in upstate NY, relocation is never far from my mind. Cost of living sure is better lol
I’ve lived in OK my whole life outside of college, and I can tell you that tornadoes really aren’t that big of a deal. Now, I have seen some tornadoes myself, but they’ve always been in the distance, and I’ve seen more in texas.
The thing is though, after you’ve been here awhile, you can just tell when they’re coming. Not to mention that Norman has the top weather school in the country, and there are tons of early warning systems in place. Even if you were to visit in the middle of tornado season during a thunderstorm, odds are you’d have nothing to worry about .
True about knowing they are coming. I developed a whole new appreciation for meteorologist in the Norman area when I took two courses on the subject at OU. We also felt pretty safe knowing Gary England was watching the radars.
I lived-in Norman for eighteen years. Tornados did not come through there but over it. Sirens would go off seems like a couple of times a season but that was because the clouds were circulating but if they did touch down it was always beyond us and more toward south east side of OKC. Just west of Norman, out in the flats got one while we lived there. Like Drew said below, its not that big of a deal.
If we get cobb and mayden does motley switch to offense?
I would think that would be where he would have the best chance at see PT.
For sure in the slot!
He’s still an “athlete” until the chickens hatch. Let’s see how some of the newbies handle the pressure of 1st teamer in a intense atmosphere this spring and summer and allow the grind itself establish who should be where and rewarding those who earned it.
https://twitter.com/CoachKerryCooks/status/690907233387831296
Kansas looks abysmally bad right now against Texsa
They haven’t been right since the OU game
Mayden, little brother Mayden, Bowen, Jackson and Jeffers, who else are in this weekend and what’s are chances at any of these kids? I know some are 17 and 18 kids but we go ahead and let them commit.
The ones you named and the other confirmed where Blue, Beal, and Tupai where the others. If we was to get a Boom from any of them I think it would be Beal as he is a JUCO kid and I believe we are his best offer and he seemed excited to get said offer so I could see him pulling the trigger. Jared Mayden has been on record to say if he committed it would be a silent and he would reveal on NSD. Of course if the younger Mayden was intrigued he wouldn’t commit until after his brother cause he committed to early would cause speculation Jared was also, Idk about Jackson and Jeffers, if Jeffers is a LB mean he wanted to they would be like ok but think they have some real nice LB targets for next season.
https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/ou-oklahoma-sooners-football-recruiting-weekend-visitor-list-jan-22-jan-24
Haven’t heard any conformation of Tupai making it. Any twitters flying around?
I think it shows him as an “iffy”
Twitter has been pretty quiet today from what I’ve seen
This shows him here next week:
http://247sports.com/Player/Maxs-Tupai-77142
Thanks, hoping we at least get a shot.
Yes I saw next week as well.
PJ Blue is a big’n…
Is Velus flipping back to USC a joke???
https://twitter.com/velusjr/status/691016730102108161
Jesus
serious?
What in the world?
Is this for real? He just committed yesterday….
Good luck to him. Flaky biscuits are great but flaky people, well not so much!
Big loss but you’re right
Apparently he deleted the OU tweet as well. Now the question becomes did he do it or did someone hack his twitter. Something smells fishy about this one.
Well there must be something to it. Stoops took down the tweet from his account about it.
and Riley as well I believe
It’s legit, Rivals said they had being hearing whispers this might becoming for about an hour now.
I wonder what his final final decision will be.
Ol’ Miss…
Velus was an OU commit for less than a day.
I know… Unbelievable
Wait, so Velus just recommitted to USC? WTH?
Idk WTH is going on…
I normally don’t comment on recruits decommitting but this is beyond comical. Seriously, why troll the coaches like that?
Yeah me neither, it’s usually not worth commenting on. but he kinda did the university and the coaches wrong.. Needs to learn what a commitment is
What a joke…
Unbelievable
Tee Martin = Rasputin.
Cue SD in 3…2…1…………
It sucks, he’s definitely a difference maker, but he’s made his own bed and Pete Carroll isn’t going to be there to tuck him in. Good luck with winning the Holiday bowl every other year, we got bigger plans!
Speechless
It is what it bees!
oops, another sign from god
*God
Haha. I like that.
WTH is going on?
This after he liked Brandon’s tweet of decommit and retweeted Velus’s tweet about USC. This guy obviously feels like he was wronged by our staff. Not a good sign.
https://twitter.com/zachfarrar3/status/691020776191893504
So what a WR that got butt hurt that we didn’t want him he is a worse WR than the guys we where after!
Odd. He’s a kid who knows what the heck he’s talking about
Maybe he needs a box of tissue
Possibly, but I know a lot of guys in the know are high on him.
Talented kid but not the end of the world. He’s been playing the game well, just need talented kids who know what they want to do.
whos tweet is this?
click on it
A butt hurt kid!
Ok some 3star kid who we didnt offer…never heard of him before.
He had a decent year and it shows on 247 there was some intrigue I guess but don’t show that we ever offered. But still a kid that was down to Miss St, OSU and TT doesn’t scream out to me!
He must not be ou good because we want southlake Carroll players.
But like we said do we take kids just to take them! Mean he don’t serve any purpose IMO that they guys on campus can’t do 6’4 205 we have big guys we need shifty WR’s
We must have been using him as a backup plan.
I don’t see that he ever had an offer from us!
OU cant afford to be upsetting recruits we have a hard enough time recruiting as is.
Speculation we did anything wrong, maybe he needs to stop acting like Venus and be Velus
Dang I liked this kid too.. Thought we should have went afyer him
Oh well, there’s always this:
https://twitter.com/STARZ_Channel/status/690942144064847878
Billions on showtime tomorrow. You should be watching.
More elusive? Velus>Little Joe
Another WR falls through. I guess its official. We’ll just have to win with defense.
via lt……….”Congratulations Mr. Jones !
Your name is now forever embedded in Oklahoma recuiting football lore.
As in, ” Man, let’s hope he doesn’t pull a Velus Jones “.
Via who?
LandThieves
Oh well ain’t that clever lol!
If I were a WR already on campus, prolly be motivated to raise my game a couple of notches and seize the upcoming opportunity
I think you’ll see a much better rotation next year with the experience of the backups in the system and the starters we have coming back and new guys. I think you’ll see 8 guys coming in and out for PT.
https://media.giphy.com/media/E87jjnSCANThe/giphy.gif
Aren’t these last couple of weeks before signing day fun fellas? Haha
I may do some flipping of my own, and abandon the rest of this recruiting season and follow the presidential politics instead
I would say that would directly influence your life more than where Velus Jones decides to play football.
Hope you like trump. He’s gonna be president
I hope not. His big mouth and bully tactics will mean the lives of a lot of American troops.
I would rather have someone with balls than this p#ssy in office now…
I’d rather run my tongue over a cheese grater than keep up with the primaries.
That hurts just thinking about it.
Starting to think all these guys who commit and then decommit only to immediately recommit eslewhere… Like this joker did…will have a huge bite in the ass by mother karma.
Soooooo……who do we offer now?
Are there any osu receivers we can steal they always have good ones.
it is interesting (depressing) how they come up with some seemingly yearly
Audie omotosho or whatever looks like one we should have been after.
Only one I know of is the guy Stoner from Jenks, but he may play DB.
I was pretty bummed we never went after that guy. His film looked pretty good.
Watched this kid for years and it makes no since to me.
I vote for Kenny Stills.
I hate to say this but SD may be a Prophet!!
Is this one of SD’s many aliases??
I’d say yes, considering the user has 1 post. Pretty safe assumption.
Now let me get this straight. Yesterday this kid from Alabama jumps and says I am decommittting from USC and committing to OU. Today this same kid jumps up and says I am recommitting to my decommit. Ok that’s it I am headed to the liquor cabinet. This coffee is not doing the trick.
nah just a prophet of doom.
Huh…no..
https://twitter.com/soonergridiron/status/691031634208903168
This. Is. Dumb.
mich st bb ‘goes oregon’ on their unis…….geez
Any updates on how Jared Mayden’s official visit went except for a photo of a cookie cake?
I really think we are going to be OK at receiver next year, maybe not great but OK.
Maybe we should be doing what Eas-Tex is doing. Sitting in his favorite recliner sipping on a Courvoisier “Erte” cognac and puffing on a “Gurka-His Majesty’s Reserve”. All the while saying it will be alright people.
I thought he was a ice tea only kinda guy.
Yes. He does not drink. I on the other hand, am well equipped to have his share and mine.
That’s right.
Right he doesn’t drink. Just thought after today he might need a sip.
I’ll take them, if you are buying.
We may have to change Eastex’s name to ‘smoke’. He just disappeared!
He giveth and he taketh away.
I’ve never been too overly excited about a kid that switches his choice of schools. Is it frustrating, yes. But I have to remember that these kids are making a major choice in their lives to be away for 4 or 5 yrs away from home. I remember when I joined the military, it scared the living s**t out of me. so I have some sympathy for some of these kids because they are being told by a bunch of adults that this is the place for you. If they want to be a SOONER or not, I wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. BOOMER!!!!!!!
Cody Thomas leaving the Football team to concentrate on Baseball.
And Cody Thomas is done with football…
Good thing Kendall was an early enrollee!
Did Thomas post on Twitter that he is refocusing on baseball over football? How was it announced? Thanks
I guess stoops had an interview with sooner scoop. Not sure who else from the media was there because so far only SS is reporting.
Thanks. Bummer about Velus as well. Next man up! Hopefully we get a BOOM later tonight or tomorrow from one or more of the guys in today.
Wheres Justice Hanson when you really need him
Arkansas State….Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Any way we could throw a scholarship at him.
I’m guessing Jordan has just given up with all of the downdates this afternoon. LOL.
I’m surprised K or Jordan haven’t relayed anything yet. They are probably trying to get the most accurate information before they brief us.
For sure. Probably trying to get in touch with Jones, coaches or family to find out what happened to make him change his mind so fast.
I’m not too worried about that, they will let us know soon enough. 🙂
That and this is just their side job so they are more than likely just busy. I was just poking some fun at him, I can only imagine how pumped his at at all of this.
What a way to spend your birthday!
If anybody is tired of recruiting for the day there is a great Hallmark movie on right now:)
My wife is actually watching it. LOL
Watching a western on Gettv.
Do tell?
https://twitter.com/NewsOK/status/691063440748621824
heard so much about him when recruited I was looking forward to him being the man at some point…..he was up and down when he had some chances……if he’s eyeing a return shot at mlb I hope he makes it big……what was a logjam for justice hansen at the time sure changed a yr later
Got Baker and lost Justice, Knight and Thomas. But I say it was a good trade.
keep your fingers crossed on those bm scrambles next yr……zip game experience behind him
I know. LR needs to MAKE him dump the ball to Mixon/Perine in the flat. Jones would do it.
Only for the spring, right?
Doesn’t sound like it.
I can see him focusing on baseball in the spring. But if he’s in school in the fall, he would be available for football, wouldn’t he? I know it’s been done before.
One report, that I can’t find now, quoted Stoops as saying something to the effect that he would be welcome to come back in the fall, if he wanted to. That’s doesn’t sound like he is planning to come back as it stands now.
I guess the new guys will get more reps this spring. He’s a good quarterback, let’s hope he decides to play in the fall. We need the depth and you never know about injuries.
good pic btw, haven’t seen him much…….some clint eastwood with the scrub
for those asking about Parnell Jefferson:
https://twitter.com/pdj32/status/691074207950569473
WOW! Didn’t see that one coming…If Baker goes down, Who is in?
Next season we have Baker, Kendall and 2 walk-ons. That’s a little thin for comfort.
Can Trevor come back?
Let’s take our chances with the folks we have in the program. Ha
update added
Jordan , isn’t Kendall already here?
He is, yes.
This was a really, really bad week for me to quit my only vice. Im trying hard not to lose my mind, but all this isnt making it easy.
Being a Sooner fan is like the difinition of insanity! So…I must be insane!
Don’t we have like 2 or 3 walk on Qb’s? Does anyone have any info on them?
One was going to walk on at Baylor I think and the other is from heritage hall.
I’m not sure how beal and doucet were not drawing more interest. They look like they terrorized their Juco conference.
What is really scary is that rivals had Doucet as 185 coming out of HS in 2014. He’s listed at 225 now. Wow.
Connor McGinnis is one but i’m not sure he is a viable option for next year?
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Although it sticks for OU that Cody has decided to focus on baseball, this was best for him. We would have never seen the field as a full time starter. This is a better way for him to make it to the next level if that’s an option for him.
Is this one of those when it rains it pours moments?
Link to weekend visito update. It isn’t showing up on home page for some reason.
https://thefootballbrainiacs.com/visitor-updates
Offer this kid a walk on spot!
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1667735/mason-fine
Might as well. He looks a lot like mayfield in that he’s got good numbers and can play but people aren’t impressed by his height.
True but people seem to really underestimate a QB by his size rather than his gamesmanship. Fine is a baller and played his entire career in an air raid system, never had much of a running game behind him but that wouldn’t be the case at OU so give the kid a shot I would bet if he showed up he would be no worse then 3rd on the depth chart.
Maybe give him a chance with a preferred walk-on and let him earn the scholarship.
Thats why I said offer him a walk on spot he isn’t a scholarship player yet but kid would bust his butt to get one.
Tough love for OU QBs – Lincoln needs to bring in some TOP guys going forward. The appeal of playing time is very real. Time for more than ONE in a year. If any of them are too worried about competition, get 3* Sam Bradfords lined up.
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spring ball and fall practice get more and more interesting…….lot of potential and ?’s
yessir
Kendall and Murray must have scared the hell out of Cody. That’s my story…..
but those two have done nothing yet and are a yr apart…..ct is one bm mishap from taking the reins …..of course, that may not happen and he remains the backup……..think he’s going to try to resurrect the bb career for a shot at mlb before it’s too late
You’ve been around here long enough to know that I’m not always serious. 🙂
my mistake, thxs……in that case, nm
I hope he can make BB work but he wasn’t very impressive in his first season.
esco……re ct……..he was a pretty hot commodity coming out of hs and glad when he signed……..when he got his chances at extended play he was up and down…what is your opinion on his development while here or why he wasn’t a more solid qb ready to come in when needed…….thxs
I think Josh Heupel was let go for a reason.
update added
Clifford Chattman to FSU?
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https://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Joshua-Jacobs-1138494
running back that appears to be playing quarterback
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