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  1. I doubt that they sanctioned the gathering based on Riley stating that they'd be reluctant to bring recruits in during the season even if visits are allowed. The OU staff delayed bringing the team back to see how other schools did also. OU also can't stop the gathering because the optics of them forbidding it would be confusing to recruits.
  2. Recruits specifically can't meet with the team or staff.
  3. Looking at twitter and coaches tweets at random times, it appears that the scoreboard is on a lot and has any number of sporting events on it (basketball, baseball, etc). Great for you to bring up something completely irrelevant to the topic!
  4. Dude, I love mole. If the OU staff got them really good mole, that's probably life-changing.
  5. Having the parents there is significant negative. Regardless, who's making a big deal about this? Not me. If you're complaining about 9.95ers creating content, that's essentially their job.
  6. To be fair, the four kids 247 composite rankings: 15, 54, 88, 172 That's a pretty good group for essentially a dinner and hanging out with parents 15 months before their signing day.
  7. It's a game. It's a game that you're watching. It's game that you can't even attend in person this year. The dude's stupid for sure, but he's not wanting to brawl about it.
  8. It's also been awhile since I've been there, but every time I've been to Owen Field it's open. Several times people, including me, have played on the field. There wasn't any security. I can't recall the scoreboard being on, but they could make some excuse about them testing it or something.
  9. This is a sneaky key year for the OU OL. They were above average last year, but not great. Part of their problem with pass protection was probably Hurts, but Hurts obviously benefited the running game. They replace 4 starters and had new reserves too so to be above average is still pretty good. For the Sooner OL to be considered top flight, they need to return to dominance this year. This means having an answer at both OT and a solid running game with new RB. OU's OL has typically taken a few weeks to gel so with the schedule in the air this year, there is a potential for missing high expectations. This is relevant to recruiting because none of OU's top OL targets is expected to sign soon. So Leigh, Foster, and Byrd will get a chance to assess the progress of the 2020 OL group along with the rest of us.
  10. I equate your new 2021 QB to Chandler Morris, who was committed to AR prior to his dad's firing, but switched to OU late. Both are place holders with better fraternity upside than football upside.
  11. 5th DL-ish commit (including 2 rush ends). OU doesn't need to take any more DL this cycle. Hopefully, they are super picky at these positions.
  12. For Leigh and Farooq, this will probably be their only visit to campus so getting there is a big deal. I haven't read the screenshots. Maybe I should. I do know that OU successfully handled other helicopter parents (Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, eg) so I don't worry about it. I also understand that it's hard for OU's real recruiting operation to stop this without alienating the kids ("Why don't you want us to come?"). I definitely agree that Drumm/CBS/247 seem overly invested in this. I also understand that their business model is at risk. I also understand that there's probably money laundering that goes on through recruiting so I don't think this is the biggest problem. It's a terrible process. Going to visit colleges seems boring to me now, but I remember when I took college trips and how exciting it was. Leigh is picking from Norman, Columbus, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rough, or Clemson. It's obvious Leigh's decision isn't going to be determined by the natural beauty, kayaking, museums, or restaurants in the city.
  13. We'll see what happens, but as of now, it seems like Caleb Williams/OU will have achieved most of what they'd set out to do. OU's remaining offensive needs: who's scheduled to be there 1 RB: Wheaton 2 WR: Farooq 2-3 OL: Byrd, Leigh (Foster's still likely OU) I think it's pretty impressive.
  14. Alternatively: Sounds like the parents are trying to maximize their son's likelihood of success by surrounding him with great teammates and are using the recruiting process to build their son's brand as a leader.
  15. Yeah, LSU and Alabama would have to pass before OU gets a good look I think. For a LA defensive prospect, Miss St is still tough competition.
  16. I see Harmon as a S all the way. Yeah, Gilbert would be a best-case because it looks like he'll have some good options. I see three options to get at least 1 or hopefully 2 more guys: 1. Poach someone committed to a lesser-regarded program (OU poached DTY from Baylor). AJ Green (committed to Arkansas as a RB) is one option. 2. Look at portal/JUCO options. I think there may be tremendous turn over after this season so there may be virtue in waiting. 3. Further high school evals.
  17. Just to be clear, I don't have any info that isn't available for free. I generally take people at their word, and Grinch has said he wants his defense to be fast. I agree with the statement that Mukes is going to be a "big nickel" or LB and play close to the line regardless. I said so here prior to Daniels going to A&M. It was possible that OU planned on taking Mukes and Daniels as redundancy isn't necessarily a bad thing because both Mukes and Daniels have the build and athleticism to be excellent LBs. However, both need to change their bodies and mindsets to achieve this, and there's no guarantee that either will do so. Now if Daniels is straight up telling you he isn't interested in the switch, you've got to let him go because expectations don't align. It was right for OU to stop recruiting him. I think (hope) OU's realized a couple of things regarding their defense. First, they can win the Big12 with a terrible defense. Second, they can't win a playoff game without at least a good one. To target B12 championship game and beyond, you've got to have DBs who can cover at every spot. I think (hope) that OU's going back to the "4 corners" DB philosophy. With this line of thinking, OU should move Woodi Washington to safety or better yet nickel. He sounds like an great nickel candidate as he's apparently really strong, tough, and quick. Bryson Washington is another guy I'd like to see there. If Broiles or Bookie see the field in anything other than mop-up time, OU's telling you that the other dudes aren't ready for whatever reason. Both may have been ok versus Kansas St, but neither are big enough or fast enough to play at the highest level of college football. I've stated repeatedly that I'd like to see OU take AT LEAST one more DB and probably two. Another DTY-type is who I'd look for--tough, fast, smart, versatile, under-the-radar because of size. Those guys frequently emerge in the camp circuit prior to Sr year or during Sr season> After OU struck out on their top targets, I wonder if their back up plan was further evaluations. Those evaluation peroids are obviously over or in jeopardy now.
  18. Sorry for the ignorance, how did he dox himself?
  19. RB is overvalued, but yeah, it was a double win for UT for 2020. Boulware's finally gone, so we'll see who benefits in the long run.
  20. The buzz from the OU side was that both Milton and Robinson were interested in OU. More rumor: McClellan said if OU took either, he was out. OU recruited Tyree, but I don't know that the level of interest was high on either side. Evans ***eye roll *** McClellan did the Sooners wrong straight up.
  21. Regardless of momentum, commits, or signees, the OU event has generated three pages of surly content.
  22. He has blood clots and apparently they've recurred in the past. IF they're recurrent (even if not now), it's very dangerous for him to play football ever again.
  23. Yeah, he seems a little too invested. It's almost like his job depends on an industry which may disappear for a year, and he's trying to maintain the investment of his subscribers despite no real information.
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