I haven’t ever started a thread so forgive if this is a repeat. I was inspired to start this with the prior thread about how we all became fans. I thought it would be fun for everyone to talk about specific memories they had of national title games. The good, bad and what could have been. Also realistically when you all think the next national title could be and how many you all think we could win in the next 30 years.

Is it just me or does he looks like he is auditioning for the role of a young Feddie Mercury in the local Norman theater production of Bohemian Rhapsody?

Well not really but I continue to be extremely impressed with this squad. Every game they go on these back breaker drives. This one at the perfect time to close out the game. Nice win against previously 11-2 ISU

The middle brother in the legendary Selmon brother trio has been chosen as one of 19 former players and three coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/ok...on-selected-for-college-football-hall-of-fame

In the midst of transfer portal news and the impending announcement of Zac Alley's hire, I took a minute to revisit some of the preseason predictions I made for 2023.

It was... interesting.

Looking for 2 or 4 tickets this weekend. Please message me if you have some and cannot go. Tia

Tonight, I received information from multiple sources indicating that Oklahoma is no longer in the running for Oswin Erhunmwunse. Sources close to Erhunmwunse suggest that Providence, Georgia Tech, and Creighton remain contenders for his services. Interestingly, one source close to Erhunmwunse expressed confusion, stating they have "no idea" what happened with OU. This recruitment saga has proven to be one of the craziest and, frankly, a humorous one. To add to that, the mystery with Erhunmwunse runs so deep that college coaches aren’t even sure how old he is. There’s a lot that is highly peculiar here.

Here's a timeline of the developments:

- December 5th: Erhunmwunse takes an official visit to Oklahoma.
- December 21st: Erhunmwunse visits Providence, and it's suggested that Providence becomes the "heavy favorite" to land him.
- December 23rd: Oklahoma re-enters the race and becomes the new favorite.
- December 27th: Multiple sources indicate Erhunmwunse is a "done deal" for OU after a compelling package presented by the Sooners.
- January 2nd: Erhunmwunse is predicted to land at Oklahoma; I enter a Futurecast after learning some enticing details about what the Sooners have lined up.
- January 3rd: Creighton starts making a push with an appealing package, making the situation more intriguing. OU remains a heavy favorite.
- January 3rd: Erhunmwunse visits Providence for the fifth time.
- January 4th: The situation shifts to OU 75%, Creighton 25%.
- January 6th: Erhunmwunse visits Georgia Tech; OU still maintains heavy favoritism.
- January 7th AM: Creighton is reportedly out of the race; sources suggest it's now a battle between OU and Providence.
- January 7th PM: Sources close to Erhunmwunse and the program believe OU is out, while Providence thinks they're the choice. Creighton thinks Providence is the favorite, with themselves as the second option. Georgia Tech believes they still have a shot. Sources close to Erhunmwunse remain clueless about why OU is no longer in contention.

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This channel has some pretty cool stories about Barry and Troy Aikman’s time at OU

While it might not be the sexy headlines that the National Championship Game has for next week, the NCAA convention in Phoenix (Ariz.) could result in monumental changes to the college football landscape. https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/ncaa-s-project-division-i-to-be-discussed-at-convention-next-week

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- I have entered a FutureCast in favor of Oklahoma for the services of Oswin Erhunmwunse. Multiple sources have indicated their expectations that Erhunmwunse will choose the Sooners. Additionally, a reclassification is anticipated.

UPDATE (Thu 10:40pm)

- Here is some added context on this recruitment: Last Tuesday, I received a text informing me that Oklahoma is back in the race for Oswin. Around that time, all signs pointed to Oklahoma or Creighton as the likely choice. Leading up to yesterday, sources on the Creighton side believed that Oklahoma was the team to beat. However, yesterday, multiple sources indicated to me that Oklahoma had pulled away from Creighton and become the heavy favorite. These sources also provided enough information to give me the confidence to predict a futurecast in favor of Oklahoma. Continuing my efforts last night, I gathered additional intel: Creighton is making a push. They initiated their push last night, and sources on the Creighton side still believe that Oklahoma remains the odds-on favorite. I would expect Oklahoma to face one more challenge from the Blue Jays, as the Blue Jays are putting something together, but at present, things are looking positive for Oklahoma. The percentage in favor of Oklahoma that I was given from the Creighton side is 70%.

I will update you all if things change, this has been one of the more crazy recruitments that I have followed. I should have even more info on this tonight.

Huge week ahead for the Sooners.

Swaim is as believable as Bagdad Bob, but interesting nonetheless.

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POW: Joe Mixon, Marvin Mims, CeeDee Lamb, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray
HM: Nik Bonitto

AFC:
RB Joe Mixon, Bengals #28: Started, 14-111 RU (TD), 1-6 RE (TD)
OG Cody Ford, Bengals #61: Played, no stats
OT Orlando Brown, Bengals #75: Started, holding penalty
DE Obo Okoronkwo, Browns #54: Played, no stats
OT Anton Harrison, Jags #76: Started, false start penalty
RB Samaje Perine, Broncos #25: 3-7 RU, 3-23 RE
WR Marvin Mims, Broncos #83: Starts, 1-16 RE, 1-1 RU, 3-33 PR, 2-55 KR
OG Ben Powers, Broncos #74: Started, no stats
DE Nik Bonitto, Broncos #42: 1 tackles (TFL), sack (-8), 2 QH
TE Blake Bell, Chiefs #81: Started, 1-3 RE
OC Creed Humphrey, Chiefs #52: Started, no stats
OT Wanya Morris, Chiefs #64: Started, holding penalty
LS James Winchester, Chiefs #41: Played, no stats
LB Kenneth Murray, Chargers #9: DNP (inactive)
LB Curtis Bolton, Raiders #36: 1 STs tackle

NFC:
WR CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys #88: Started, 13-98 RE (2 TD), 1-7 RU
DT Neville Gallimore, Cowboys #96: Played, no stats
QB Jalen Hurts, Eagles #1: Started, 7-16-55 PA (INT), 2 sacks (-26), 26.8 rtg, 2-4 RU
OT Lane Johnson, Eagles #65: Started, no stats
RB Eric Gray, Giants #20: 3-19 RU, 1-9 RE
WR Sterling Shepard, Giants #3: 3-18 RE [6 yd rec neg’d by penalty], 1-6 RU
P Tress Way, Commanders #5: 1-50 P, 50.0 avg, 23.0 net, 50 lg [1 blockled]
QB Baker Mayfield, Bucs #6: Started, 20-32-137 PA, 3 sacks (-22), 72.0 rtg, 5-7 RU
LB Brian Asamoah, Vikes #33: Unnecessary roughness penalty
TE Brayden Willis, 49ers #9: Played, no stats
OT Trent Williams, 49ers #71: Started, no stats
QB Kyler Murray, Cards, #1: Started, 22-30-262 PA (TD), sack (-2), 110.7 rtg, 5-33 RU
CB Tre Brown, Seahawks #22: 1 tackle

Practice Squads
DE Ronnie Perkins, Broncos, #51
DE Isaiah Thomas, Browns #58
OL Tyrese Robinson, Vikes #79
OG Marquis Hayes, Cards, #78

Injured Reserve/PUP
WR Mike Woods, Browns #12 (IR)
TE Mark Andrews, Ravens #89 (IR)
DT Perrion Winfrey, Jets #92 (IR)
DT Jordan Phillips, Bills #97 (IR)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots #38 (IR)
WR Marquise Brown, Cards #2 (IR)
S Delarrin Turner-Yell, Broncos #32 (IR)

If we were to add in Ferguson and Heard, what would our 2 deep look like? Personally I think it’d be:

RT: Spencer Brown / Jake Taylor
RG: Terrence Ferguson / BJ Brooks
C: Josh Bates / Troy Everett
LG: Febechi Nwaiwu / Michael Tarquin
LT: Lance Heard / Jacob Sexton

I want to say from the outset that: 1). I’m wrong a lot.
2). I worked (in the marrow) in the intelligence field (Navy) …… so, my mind works a certain way. These things led me to Zac Alley and what looks to be his impending hire.

Now……

Zac Alley (DC) ….. everyone knows about his relationships from Clemson and his experience/success at an early age, his youth etc and what may be extrapolated from that in comparison to his predecessor (Roof).

There are other things to consider: FIT, BV values fit…. we’ve seen it with coaching, with acquiring portal talent and in the process of recruiting (“you recruit you own problems” - Jayshawn Ross). How this guy fits with scheme, staff and with the manner with which BV wants to attack the opponent - I suspect the last point was central to the decision to replace Ted Roof (no disrespect to him ….. think he did a good job, I think he did exactly what Ted Roof does…… you can’t blame a man for being true to his nature - I think he filled the role BV needed - experience, calm, methodical and would/did diffuse criticism from other young staffers (Chavis), and also not mind BV’s presence in the game plan.

Zac Alley also looks to bring some other things that I’ve gleaned from interviews and some intelligent discussion - a work ethic and attention to detail that rivals his boss……. AND perhaps something else - a feel or instinct for defensive play calling …… if offensive play calling is predicated on rhythm (this was Lincoln Riley’s strong suit, the UW offensive coordinator’s strong suit)…… then, conversely the defense is in the “break the rhythm” business - I would argue that……. besides the obvious (injury, poor officiating, turnover, penalties) …… poor anticipation of what Kansas QB Bean was going to do on 3/4th and very long was devastating - other examples of Oklahoma State or even wins like UCF.

I suspect it’s here that Venables hopes this hire will make the difference.

Crank up them hamsters in the cage fellas. Portal and NIL has certainly fvcked everything up. I don't want to keep with the bullshit.

Former Alabama OL Terrence Ferguson is on his way to the 405 for a visit.

The 6’4 320lb Ferguson is a former consensus Top 100 player out of the state of Georgia. Rivals had him pegged as the 64th ranked player regardless of position in the 2021 class.

Fresh off a visit to Florida State he just stepped on a plane to Norman and he’ll arrive in Norman this afternoon. He will be a R-Jr with two years of eligibility remaining.

He was a key reserve for Alabama this year appearing in 5 games, including a start against USF. He primarily played Right Guard but saw some snaps at Center as well. He wears number 69. I know that is important to a at least one of you.

I’ll try and keep you posted about how the visit went when I learn more, and about the other OL visit unless BD or PT get to it first.

Update (Sat 3:55pm) ——

I’m told the FSU visit was supposed to go until 3pm but Ferguson got on the plane at 2:19pm to Norman.

Not sure that it matters one bit, but it’s addition information.

Yes, I’m as sick of this topic as you are but it’s interesting the guy has committed to two schools and both have replaced defensive coaches.

If it’s really “about relationships” then this should be an opening. Unless of course, he knew of these changes in advance and even has been told of their replacement and it’s someone(s) he has a relationship with.

Parker, BD, weigh in?

OU wasnt in his final two...Tenn & A&Shit...he clearly took the bag.
Better hope we can close Heard and Ferguson today while they are on campus.

Y'all already see this one? 9.5 sacks this year... Oh yeah!

that didn’t take too long lol. love the hire!

Signed 27 players today. 25 were 4 and 5 star!