The Football Brainiacs

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– Tre Jackson: You may recall this past spring Oklahoma offered 2016 CB Tre Jackson (5’10” 178 – Baton Rouge, LA). I caught up with Jackson recently, who said he definitely wants to take a trip to OU this summer. He is trying to get up to Norman before the dead period (Jun. 29th – Jul. 12th).

Jackson says he would like to get his commitment out of the way early and expects to make a decision at the end of this summer. – (Super K)

– Quinn Mittermeier: I wanted to give you a little more information about OU’s most recent commit. Unfortunately we have not been able to review any of his game film, but I have spoken to someone who has seen him many times. This person told TFB that Mittermeier has all the makings of a left tackle, and the potential power of a right tackle. He’s a legit 6’5″ with great feet and athleticism.

Mittermeier was actually a qualifier out of high school, who just went under the radar. He received significant playing time as a freshman this past fall at Butler CC due to an injury on their offensive line. And it’s important to note Butler CC plays against plenty of defensive linemen who go on to play at major FBS programs. So while OU is getting a young player with four years left to play three, they’re also getting a guy who has seen some live fire action against pretty good competition and held up well.

I once asked a friend of mine about the style and work ethic of the various coaches on the Oklahoma staff. And when he described Bill Bedenbaugh, he said the OU o-line coach is one of the hardest working guys you’ll come across. He spends many a late night reviewing film. My friend also said Bedenbaugh is the kind of guy who regardless of the circumstances, he will succeed by sheer will and determination.

Mittermeier, to me, is just another example of Coach Bedenbaugh making absolutely certain he will have the depth and talent on the offensive line not only this year, but in the years to come as well. – (Super K)

– Team News | Size and Speed: In this past weekend’s Open Post, I mentioned that Dahu Green and A.D. Miller were starting to flash in some of the team’s 7-on-7 offseason workouts. I talked to a friend who reinforced that position saying both OU freshman wide receivers are ‘extremely fast.’

I was told Green ran a 40 in the high 4.4’s and that Miller is blazing fast and put up a time in the low 4.4’s. Both seem to have the right work ethic and attitude, while also bringing a type of size and speed that isn’t currently on campus. I was also told both Green and Miller are doing a better job getting off the line than some of the older, bigger guys were doing at the same time in their freshman year.

Now it’s obviously very early but when you start hearing certain names repeated from multiple sources, you start to think there really could be something more than just talk. Similar to how we kept hearing Samaje Perine’s name last year, or even Dede Westbrook’s name this spring. It’ll be interesting to see their development continues as the summer progresses and into fall camp. One thing is for sure given what we’ve been led to believe with regards to Lincoln Riley’s offense, there should be no shortage of opportunities for OU wideouts to see the field.  – (Super K)

– Ricky DeBerry: Believe the lone member of OU’s 2015 signing class — barring whatever the heck is going on with Dalton Wood, of course — who had yet to arrive on campus has now done so.

Now in Norman!!!! pic.twitter.com/V3LYcv8iCS

— Rick DeBerry, Sr. (@DeBerryRick) June 15, 2015