Login to view embedded media
I’m starting to believe. Multiple sources have indicated to me that Oklahoma has the inside track to beat out Tennessee and the rest of the crowd for the former five-star lineman.
I’ve covered enough portal recruitments to know that there’s plenty of time and space for things to change on a dime, especially with such a highly valued player. But the optimism is real with the former LSU Tiger.
**** UPDATE 8:50pm ****
It does not sound like Oklahoma will end up with
Terrence Ferguson… but I doubt any of y’all will care as long as the Sooners can pull Heard. I was also told that the Bedenbaugh factor has been VERY significant here. Yes, Heard would get a check at OU, and that much should be obvious. But it’s not as if the Sooners pulled a Godfather and decided to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse. Beyond the money, Oklahoma is selling development and a future in the NFL, and that has hit home with Heard and his camp. Bedenbaugh is what has given OU the leg up on the competition.
It’s gonna be a tough scene for the Bedenbaugh dissenters if the Sooners close the deal.
There should also be good portal news coming tonight — not related to the offensive line — as long as the OU creative department can finish up an edit by EOD.
**** UPDATE 11:25pm ****
The good news I teased will drop tomorrow.
**** UPDATE Mon 9:05am ****
And just like that, overnight, there is more optimism on Ferguson. I’m still skeptical, but just figured I would let y’all know there is a chance, and more of a chance than there seemed to be as of last check with sources. OU can haz elite OL transfers?!