Recruiting updates 2014....share if you hear anything.

[td2play]

They were rotating him and Julian Wilson, I think he actually started against ULM, and he came in full time when Colvin got hurt.

Is Wilson a senior? Seems like he is a lot taller than Zach. I appreciate Zach's instincts against Bama to pick off McCaron and take it back but he got burned a lot this year. Maybe just taking his freshman lumps.

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

If I recall at the beginning of the season Cortez Kennedy was suppose to start but he got that DUI in the offseason, and Sanchez took his place for a couple of games. Sanchez played so well they just kept him as starter.

 

[Wheat]

who gone and who's returning and who's new..


OU football: Sooners should be stout in 2014, but there are a few question marks | News OK

NORMAN — Oklahoma's 2014 season opener against Louisiana Tech is seven months away, but after the Sooners' 45-31 upset of Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, next year could easily become the most anticipated OU football season in a long time.



Of course, every season presents challenges as key contributors graduate, leaving Oklahoma with a few question marks entering 2014 spring practices.

Here is a look at three position groups that must replace a significant amount of lost experience in 2014.

DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD

Who's gone: Aaron Colvin*; Kass Everett; Gabe Lynn*

Who's back: Dakota Austin (So.); Hatari Byrd (So.); Quentin Hayes (Sr.)*; Cortez Johnson (Jr.)*; L.J. Moore (RFr.); Zack Sanchez (So.)*; Stanvon Taylor (So.)*; Ahmad Thomas (So.); Julian Wilson (Sr.)*

Who's new:
Marcus Green; Vontre McQuinnie; Tito Windham

Analysis: Colvin leaves a giant void on one side of the field. The two-time All-Big 12 cornerback will likely be replaced by Taylor, Austin or Johnson. … Byrd seems like the likely candidate to replace Lynn at free safety. … Hayes (SS), Sanchez (CB) and Wilson (NB) all return after starting the entire season.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Who's gone: Lacoltan Bester*; Jaz Reynolds*; Jalen Saunders*

Who's back: Austin Bennett (So.); Dannon Cavil (RFr.); Trey Franks (Sr.)*; Durron Neal (Jr.)*; Sterling Shepard (Jr.)*; Jordan Smallwood (RFr.); Derrick Woods (So.); K.J. Young (RFr.)
Who's new: Mark Andrews; Jeffery Mead; Dallis Todd

Analysis: Saunders became the Sooners' most dynamic playmaker on both offense and special teams by the end of his career. He could play both inside and outside. … Woods made a career-long 20-yard catch in the Sugar Bowl, and could make a push for a starting spot. … Shepard returns as one of the Sooners' best overall players, and will assume a more significant leadership role with the unit as a junior. … Franks was suspended the entire 2012 season, moved to safety and then switched back to offense midway through last season. … Todd will enroll early and join the Sooners for spring workouts.

RUNNING BACKS

Who's gone: Brennan Clay*; Roy Finch*; Trey Millard*; Damien Williams*

Who's back: Daniel Brooks (So.); Keith Ford (So.); Aaron Ripkowski (Sr.)*; Alex Ross (So.); David Smith (So.)

Who's new: Dmitri Flowers; Joe Mixon; Samaje Perine

Analysis: Ford averaged 5.8 yards on his 23 rushes last season as a true freshman. He enters 2014 as the likely starting running back. … Mixon, a five-star prospect and the nation's No. 1 all-purpose back according to Rivals, will likely make an immediate impact on the offense as a ballcarrier and receiver out of the backfield. … Ross is immensely talented, but needs to continue maturing before he'll see significant action. … Ripkowski returns as the clear No. 1 fullback after assuming the role when Millard suffered a season-ending knee injury in late October.

— *: Started at least one game in 2013.

 

[7NationalChampionships]

I'm pumped for next year!

BOOMER!

/homerism

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

Big weekend coming up gentlemen......Scout.com: Football Recruiting


Oklahoma College Football Recruiting Visits 1/17/14

Pos Nat'l
Rank Nat'l
Rating Name
School, Hometown Video HT/ WT/ 40 Interest
Level Offer? Visit Date Visit School

S 11 Steven Parker
(Jenks HS)
Jenks, OK 6-2/185 Med Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

DE 15 Deondre Clark
(Douglass HS)
Oklahoma City, OK 6-3.5/230 Med Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

FB 2 Samaje Perine
(Hendrickson HS)
Pflugerville, TX 5-11/237 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

OG 24 Alex Dalton
(Troy HS)
Troy, OH 6-4/280 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

TE 25 Carson Meier
(Union HS)
Tulsa, OK 6-7/210 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

S 42 Jordan Thomas
(Klein Collins HS)
Klein, TX 6-0/170 None Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

OLB 44 Curtis Bolton
(Vista Murrieta HS)
Murrieta, CA 6-2/215 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

DT 59 Courtney Garnett
(St. Augustine HS)
New Orleans, LA 6-2/283 Med Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

OG 63 Joseph Paul
(St. Augustine HS)
New Orleans, LA 6-6/340 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

DT 65 Brandon Glenn
(Ranchview HS)
Irving, TX 6-3/270 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

WR 89 Jeffery Mead
(Union HS)
Tulsa, OK 6-6/175 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

C 27 Jonathan Alvarez
(Horn HS)
Mesquite, TX 6-3/280 Verbal Yes 1/17/2014 Oklahoma

 

[occupant]

OU lands verbal commitment from Houston DB Jordan Thomas

Northwestern commit since December 2012. Was hosted by Zack Sanchez. Another solid get.

 

[occupant]

...we're still in on highest uncommitted recruit Adoree Jackson as well...

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

...we're still in on highest uncommitted recruit Adoree Jackson as well...

That would be amazing...I'll admit I don't see it happening. But as Lloyd Christmas said, "so your telling me there's a chance"

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

OU lands verbal commitment from Houston DB Jordan Thomas

Northwestern commit since December 2012. Was hosted by Zack Sanchez. Another solid get.

Because of this, I saw that Kendall Randolph said OU is out of contention.

 

[occupant]

That would be amazing...I'll admit I don't see it happening. But as Lloyd Christmas said, "so your telling me there's a chance"

I'm not completely sold on him myself...there's a tinge of...how you say...thuggishness present?

I'm not saying the young man isn't worth a scholly...I'm just sayin'. Seen this movie before.

 

[MarkOU]

Because of this, I saw that Kendall Randolph said OU is out of contention.



[MEDIA=twitter]425665190303387651[/MEDIA]

He announced his commitment to Kentucky couple hours after that tweet.

 

[KansasSooner]

He announced his commitment to Kentucky couple hours after that tweet.

Kentucky was the best he could do? Damn, wouldn't Kansas have been a better choice than that?

 

[MarkOU]

Kentucky was the best he could do? Damn, wouldn't Kansas have been a better choice than that?

Kentucky ain't so bad. Southern Bells, bluegrass scenery. Nice weather with a mix of all seasons.


Kansas is meh...

 

[KansasSooner]

Kentucky ain't so bad. Southern Bells, bluegrass scenery. Nice weather with a mix of all seasons.


Kansas is meh...

Please, I've been to Kentucky and it's too close to Ohio. The only Southern Belles there are on Derby Day and they're as fake as can be.

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

Kentucky ain't so bad. Southern Bells, bluegrass scenery. Nice weather with a mix of all seasons.


Kansas is meh...

There's another Stoops!

 

[td2play]

What are OUr chances on Adoree Jackson? Realistic or is he going to USC?

 

[sooner78wakeboard]

What are OUr chances on Adoree Jackson? Realistic or is he going to USC?

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the great chance of him coming to OU. I'd say about a 3. Yeah, OU is in his top 5 or 6 and still "in" it, but the word out on the street he favors....UF. Could be wrong, but some folks say that Adoree is really a two sport athlete with an emphasis in track-n-field, specifically the long jump. He is one of the most talented jumpers in the nation and something that he is passionate about. UF has a great program as does LSU.

 

[occupant]

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the great chance of him coming to OU. I'd say about a 3. Yeah, OU is in his top 5 or 6 and still "in" it, but the word out on the street he favors....UF. Could be wrong, but some folks say that Adoree is really a two sport athlete with an emphasis in track-n-field, specifically the long jump. He is one of the most talented jumpers in the nation and something that he is passionate about. UF has a great program as does LSU.

yup.

I don't hold my breath...and don't think he would be a good fit here. Regardless of how talented he is.

 

[td2play]

Well what big time prospects do we still have a good chance of landing? I know that most of these guys don't pan out but it sure doesn't look good to see OU around 20 in the recruiting rankings. I would like to see us get some of the sure bets for a change. I remember us being in the final two for Julio Jones. I watched his high school clips and knew he would play right away. Same with AD. Of course if you look at the 2010 class which was OU's last bigtime class it didn't really pan out. Clay, Jefferson, and Stills being the Cali trio did some good things for OU but they never won a championship. I wanna see the pieces brought in that will help us from a 2 loss team to a no loss team. I guess that would be DT's and O-line because you can't win one of those crystal balls without good lines.

 

[romeo212000]

I thought Oklahoma had climbed into the top 15 by a fingernail.