The four star from the Houston area chose OU over Texas. I guess we can compete with the Longhorns deep pockets.
WR Jaquaize Pettaway commits to OU
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The four star from the Houston area chose OU over Texas. I guess we can compete with the Longhorns deep pockets.
I’m not sure there are any better QB’s than Arnold after his showing at the Elite 11 camp. I know he moved up in Rivals ranking, but that dude is a 5 star. Only thing he doesn’t have is a prototypical frame for an NFL QB. The prototypical NFL QB is not what it used to be, however. It is evolving thanks to QB’s like Mayfield & Murray.
Texas has a number 3 rated class snd OU has risen to number 31 according to Rivals. I’m not sure at this time if OU can financially compete with Texas but from what I’ve seen over the past decade, I’m not sure it matters.
I'll bet a year's check that we won't finish anywhere close to 31st. By the end of this month, we may well be in the top 15 or better. Let's see how things go. But so far, of the 8 or 9 maybe's making up their mind this month, we're two for two. both of them, we were competing with schools a lot closer to their homes.
As this is July 6, recruiting ratings are meaningless for the most part, just like preseason polls in August.
I don't doubt that OU will finish with another solid class, as usual.
OU has some highly rated players considering OU. I think a top 15 finish is very possible.
Actually... Houston is more of Aggie country & their deep pockets. This is a big win for OU.
Of the 11 commitments so far:
9 are offensive players
2 are defensive players (two linebackers)
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7 different states of origin:
Nebraska
Washington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Texas (4 players)
Oklahoma (1 player)
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Venables going coast to coast for talent, but Pennsylvania and Virginia may reflect a Clemson connection.
Looks like a busy and productive July ahead.
9 are offensive players
2 are defensive players (two linebackers)
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7 different states of origin:
Nebraska
Washington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Texas (4 players)
Oklahoma (1 player)
*****************************
Venables going coast to coast for talent, but Pennsylvania and Virginia may reflect a Clemson connection.
Looks like a busy and productive July ahead.
LOL
As many? Naw.. I disagree. There are a lot of Texas alum but not like the Aggies. Not these days anyway. Proximity is only half of it. The other is the liberal/conservative aspect. Now when you add the fan base (not just alum)
... Aggie runs away w/ it.
According to the SBNATION website, Aggie fandom is now "trending" over that of the Longhorns in both Houston and the DFW Metroplex.
It also says that in Houston, 24% of adults are ATM fans and 18% are UT fans. In the DFW area, the ATM fanbase has grown by 24% while the UT fanbase has dropped by 31%.
ATM's SEC membership has had a lot to do with this.
It also says that in Houston, 24% of adults are ATM fans and 18% are UT fans. In the DFW area, the ATM fanbase has grown by 24% while the UT fanbase has dropped by 31%.
ATM's SEC membership has had a lot to do with this.
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I'm not sure that any other team in the country could compete financially. I love to watch them loose though! Now, wronghorns, go shoot yourself in the foot!
That one kind of stings given his proximity to the OU program, his talent level on D, and the fact they were in on him early.
This gets me as excited as when we got CeeDee commitment!! Heard he is very speedy. Two thumbs up.
