Sooners News Daily 5.28.15 By: Jordan Esco - Editor & Contributor Posted on: May 28, 2015

FOOTBALL

I’m curious to hear what you all think of this. I think it’s pretty clear what they were trying to do, but that lowlight package at the start of the video was a little too much (or maybe just a little too long) for my taste. Still though, quality video otherwise.

Very reassuring to see the Big 12 is focused on fixing the really important aspects of this conference. /sarcasm

‘Big 12’s hidden gems in the Class of 2010’ (ESPN)

‘Easily’ seems like a bit of a stretch to me, especially considering it’s late May, but I’ll leave that up to you to decide.

OTHER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6gQbJiSGNA

https://vine.co/v/MgZ3l1AtnOm

 

36 Comments

  • Jeff says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Houston should get a championship game

  • Sooner Ray says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:34 am

    So there is a gathering of men……How do we fix this conference/ Let’s fine people for cussing and storming the field/ Sounds good……let’s have some lunch.

    • BR says:
      May 28, 2015 at 7:35 am

      I laughed….nice one

    • roygbell says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:28 am

      I don’t like that behavior, but it is a free speech issue. I am sure schools will try to find some school standard to punish students for violating this rule.

    • SoonerOracle737 says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:50 am

      I’d like to stop the storming of fields by a return to dominance by the Sooners! Put those doormat schools back into their place.

    • Soonerfandave84 says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:58 am

      Lobster tails and filet?

    • HoustonChiver says:
      May 28, 2015 at 9:50 am

      Honestly, I hate the Big 12 conference. The quicker it dies, the quicker we can go about not complaining about 10 teams or no championship game or expansion.

    • SavageSoonerEsq says:
      May 28, 2015 at 10:02 am

      But nothing to heavy, we have a tee time at 1:00.

    • Jeff says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      Kick out WVU and add UCF.

  • Indy_sooner says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Say what you will on Stoops, but the man has integrity. Full releases for the preseason’s transfers. cough cough..Klif..on the other hand…

    • roygbell says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Considering the Mayfield fiasco what else could Bob do?

      With all the moves OU did to get Mayfield eligible as quickly as possible I don’t see how OU could stand in the way of OU kids who wanted to transfer. The issue with Mayfield is diferent as he was a walkon with no scholarship offer. I think the NCAA needs to address that issue in the rules.

      • ND52 says:
        May 28, 2015 at 9:47 am

        If I had to pick one rule that the NCAA just had to change, it’d be the xfer walk-on rule.

      • boomersooner says:
        May 28, 2015 at 9:54 am

        I don’t really see it as “what else could he do”. I just think it points to how Bob treats people especially his players and soon to be former players. To say otherwise, such as PR face saving, takes away credit that he deserves

      • Indy_sooner says:
        May 28, 2015 at 10:25 am

        He was doing this before the Mayfield saga, so its not a case of him towing the line. There are several kids off the top that were handed full releases before BM came along

  • Lane Gilstrap says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:38 am

    The first few minutes of that video was a tough pill to swallow and it was pissing me off going back to those plays but the rest was great.

  • BR says:
    May 28, 2015 at 7:54 am

    Thanks for the video Jordan….good stuff indeed, I agree with Lane Gilstrap & the beginning part was pretty irritating, but the rest was good stuff. I’m trying not to get my hopes up like I usually do, but I just cant help but think OU has the talent on this team to do great things, but waiting for them to put it all together is like pulling teeth.

  • Bob Edwards says:
    May 28, 2015 at 8:24 am

    So we have given up being the best conference and are going for the Miss Congeniality prize.

  • Bob Edwards says:
    May 28, 2015 at 8:27 am

    As for the video, it tells you something about your previous season that a pump up video has to include clips from two seasons ago, the spring game, and weightlifting to get enough highlight footage.

    • Travis Hill says:
      May 28, 2015 at 10:43 am

      For the love…please stop showing clips or referring to the Bama game…Couldn’t be happier that we won that one but it has nothing to do with last season

      • Bob Edwards says:
        May 28, 2015 at 10:45 am

        Yeah, I think they were trying to show good plays from players that are coming back. But, if you couldn’t find enough big plays from last year, what does that say about those players?

  • Jeremy Phillips says:
    May 28, 2015 at 8:32 am

    So TFB, Frank Shannon is officially back? Or is that on the Down Low…?

    • Bob Edwards says:
      May 28, 2015 at 8:40 am

      The only things “official” that I have heard of is when Stoops is asked he says that Shannon is on schedule to return. I doubt there will be an official announcement because there is no need to draw attention to a negative situation. Announcing it would just bring it up to the media during a time when the news cycle for football is at a low point. That would mean it would make a good topic for discussion. Its not really helpful for the program or the player to have it discussed again.

  • thebigdroot says:
    May 28, 2015 at 8:44 am

    I know what they are trying to do with the video but I need more. I’m done with getting my hopes up that this will be the year they play every game like SOONERS, instead to watch games where they don’t even appear to care. Show me.

  • Soonerfandave84 says:
    May 28, 2015 at 8:57 am

    The video came off as a slap in the backside, followed by a pep talk, and then a pat on the back for hard work in the offseason.

  • Wilson says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Video; don’t much care for it…looks 3rd rate at best. Not much into apologist and I will do better next time banter, hell do better now… But like I said in another post; the dynamic switch is interesting to watch, hope its for the better…

  • ND52 says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:45 am

    My thoughts on the 2014 season: not too terrible considering we had the worst QB play/play-calling since the Blake-era along with a kicker who was (at times) totally ineffective.

    Had Mike Stoops been removed along with Heupel I’d be totally psyched about this coming season.

    JMHO

    • Slim Sooner says:
      May 28, 2015 at 11:18 am

      The 2014 season was painful for me considering I always believe we are going to win every time we step on the field despite QB play, coaching or whatever. I know, my head tells me that’s unrealistic, but my heart still believes. There’s plenty of blame to go around, right? The old play caller is gone. That kicker was very effective most of his career, a record breaker loved and lauded until he wasn’t. Lots of fans wanted Mike back, well we’ve got him and we just have to deal. I’m probably still going to get totally psyched about this season, because I always do. Thanks for the video, JE. Watched it twice. This time of year I’ll enjoy anything that includes my team and a football. Just a hopeless pumper! Lol.

    • OohRah Mama says:
      May 28, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      I simply can’t bring myself to focus negatively on a few missed kicks in the entire brilliant OU career of Michael Hunnicut.

      JMHO.

      • ND52 says:
        May 28, 2015 at 11:11 pm

        I’m not talking about his entire career and in any case, his career was far from brilliant @oohrah_mama:disqus

  • Sooner born, Sooner bred says:
    May 28, 2015 at 10:08 am

    2014 was an regretable and Sooner! will be an forgetable year. Not only because of losing 3 games by an combined 8 points that we could have and should have won, but the off the field problems as well. Then I think how much sweeter it will be when we comeback stronger because of last year Sooner! than most think. I like that they started the positive part of the video with defense making big hits. Like I’ve said, we’re gonna score points on offense. What we need is the defense to play like champions. Also like to say that I agree with K about looking closer at instate talent. We need players that have grown up dreaming of being a Sooner! and have full knowledge of the tradition here and are willing to give their all to be a Sooner!. A lot of times that passion and desire will win out. I like to say that it’s not called the Alabama drill, Ohio State drill, Texas drill…..its the Oklahoma drill! Anyone of you that has participated in the drill know what I mean. That’s how we need to bring it always. Period. Their is Only One!☝

    • OohRah Mama says:
      May 28, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Could you possibly expand a bit on the first part of your paragraph?

      • Sooner born, Sooner bred says:
        May 28, 2015 at 6:54 pm

        Yeah……its to the point that I hate summer. Can’t wait for fall and football. Especially Oklahoma Sooner football. From what I’ve read, heard and seen, Oklahoma football will be great again in 2015. Boomer! OU….☝

      • Sooner born, Sooner bred says:
        May 28, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Oh yeah….about my paragraph. Once again, too much Monster coffee for breakfast. Get a little carried away sometimes.✌

  • Onikuno says:
    May 28, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    That “New Chapter” video is from a dude that loves to rip off my material. Looks like garbage when he doesn’t have my stuff copy from.

  • D Hunter Sanchez says:
    May 28, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Hansen gone. Well that narrows the derby a bit.