With roof out my money is on Brandon hall taking over or Bates being promoted to full DC

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Any chance OU will pursue?

Seth started 25 games over the past three seasons. I know he had some errant snaps in Rose Bowl but might be someone we want to at least talk to. He is an upgrade for what we have and better than Tarquin

When thinking back on the week that wrapped last night, his impact is one hard to forget

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Michael Tarquin took an official visit to Oklahoma coming out of high school, but ultimately chose Florida over OU and Miami. The Sooners took a swing at Tarquin when he hit the portal last year, but ended up losing out to USC (Tarquin's father-in-law is USC legend and NFL Hall of Famer Tony Boselli).

Sounds like the third time may very well be the charm for Oklahoma. Vibes are good here.

He has started 28 career games at Florida and USC, and has experience at left tackle, left guard and right tackle.

It's that time of year where we look back on a few notable recruitments that went OU's way, as well as a few that didn't. I spoke to Brix on the record for the first time ever this afternoon. Story is attached. The only way I could stay abreast of this recruitment firsthand was to avoid sticking a microphone in front of his face, so it's not something I ever did during the process. Apologies if the coverage of his recruitment seemed cryptic at times for that reason.

And since it's all over and he's signed, I will go ahead and share this detail from our numerous conversations: it legitimately tore the kid apart to have to say no to Bill Bedenbaugh. He was enamored, as was his dad, with Bedenbaugh's track record of development. I had so many conversations with Brix over the course of the year where he waxed poetic about everything Bedenbaugh had accomplished, and how much technical knowledge he had. But at the end of the day, neither Bedenbaugh nor anyone could control the distance factor. Move Norman three or four hundred miles closer to Logan, and Brix would have been a Sooner.

On Oct. 27, the day before he took his final visit to Nebraska, I went up to Le Mars, Iowa to watch him play (as did Bill Bedenbaugh). It was as cold and miserable as any football game I've attended. At the time, it was Oklahoma, which is something I had on good authority. To that point, the 27th had long been the date that Bedenbaugh had set aside to potentially see Brix in person, but I was told straight up by a well-placed source that Bedenbaugh had no intention of visiting Brix if any signs pointed anywhere but OU by the 27th. Everything was progressing according to plan as of that Friday evening. But the next day, Brix was in Lincoln, and that trip became the beginning of the end.

Hopefully these comments straight from the horse's mouth help to lend some insight into the final weeks leading up to his decision.

If you like production and length from transfer defensive ends, you're gonna like this addition, as Oklahoma has won the battle for Miami (OH) defensive end, Caiden Woullard. https://oklahoma.rivals.com/news/sooners-land-commitment-from-all-mac-dl-caiden-woullard

Update 1:55 pm thursday

Spoke to the player and they are out on vacation. Will announce early next week when they return to their home. Getting edit and video ready.

Either way, OU seems to be in good shape to add another transfer target.


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I would think some news should be dropping for a Sooners’ portal target over the next 48hrs. Not wanting to ruin their moment, but did want you all aware. Just waiting on the edit, according to sources.

Will explain much more in detail after they announce.

Just making a thread so we can chat it up until and during the game. I'm leaning towards Michigan right now, they are the more balanced team and I think they will give Penix and his O-line problems.

Bv made the right decision glad to see he can make those tough decisions that are required of a head coach. Now who would be the top candidate to replace him.

Quick story on the expected hire of Zac Alley as DC.

Well there that goes. He took the Job to be RB coach at SFA. Says he didn’t think OU would seal the deal anytime soon because it’s an analyst role so they weren’t in a rush but he can’t let his opportunities fall while waiting.


1/9/24: Still in talks with OU and offer was supposed to come a few days ago but hasn’t. He has a RB Job offer at a small school which is a promotion from his current role a txst. he's sitting on that offer for now but may not be able to hold out much longer. unsure of what the hold up actually is. Possible they have a few guys in that same situation and slow playing them all to keep options open.


1/2/24: This is still in Play. The coach is Randy Martinez. Still in communication with DM and Littrell but it’s a waiting game right now until Wells moves on (which it looks like will be soon). Randy is a good friend of mine so that’s why I held off from saying his name but I’ve seen some reports elsewhere and talked with him about it so figured I’d just throw it out there for people to look into if they wished.
Side Note: Emmett Jones has already used this possible hire as a recruiting pitch to certain kids currently at DVille. That pitch had very good responses.



OU may finally be able to hammer the south Dallas schools soon. was told DM and OU is in talks with a young recruiting ace to fill an Offensive analyst and RB assistant coach role. Former HS coach at some big time programs in south Dallas (including Dville) and is one of the best young recruiters out there. I won’t share too much more until the deal is done but he’s expecting an offer before the bowl game. Lord willing, Help is on the way.

Whatever happened to D End from Albany, Anton Juncaj? Once he entered portal, seemed he was getting a lot of attention, but haven't heard anything recently about him?

Supposedly visiting OU today and committed

Any names to watch for the new DC?

UGA +400
Bama +550
tOSU +700
Texas +850
Mich +1000
Oregon +1200
LSU +1500
Ole Miss +1500
FSU +1800
PSU +2500
ND +2500
TAMU +3000
Clemson +3000
USC +3000
Okla +4000
Mizzou +5000
Wash +5000
Tenn +5000
KSU +6000
Miami +8000
AU +10000
AZ +10000
Louisville +10000
Utah +10000

I know it’s early and it was only his first start but I just see Arnold as another Spencer Rattler.
Can make some absolutely fantastic throws, absolute cannon, but feel like he will be a turnover machine.

Hate that for the kid. Rattler was a terrible person, Arnold is actually humble about things, but playstyle, don’t see much of a difference tbh.
Defense is going to have to carry us next year.

What will our record be? and do we put together a decent o-line to keep jfa upright? I'm excited for the defense next year and the offense with all the talent we have at the skill positions and jfa just need the o-line to step up. Idk I feel like we have a chance to be really good next year if things fall into place. Anyways BOOMER!!

This was one of the greatest OU teams ever. Ended up winning the Natty. But lost to 5-4 Kansas at home by 20. Why? 8 turnovers. A team with Steve Davis, Joe Washington, Horace Ivory, Elvis Peacock, Lee Roy Selmon, Dewey Selmon, Jimbo Elrod, and on and on could not overcome 8 turnovers against a middling Kansas team.

Last night, a good team that doesn’t compare to the 75 team did almost as bad. They still could have beaten Arizona. They did quite a few things well. JA had great moments. The D line played one of its best games. The offense compiled huge stats. There were flashes of where this young team could get. But they, and basically no other team, will overcome over 5 turnovers. Simple as that.

It is on BV to fix the turnover problem, no doubt. It’s on BV to fix the penalty problem, no doubt. But this team is not that far from being a legit contender. The sky is not falling and we don’t need to start cleaning house.

By the way, Switzer’s teams were plagued by turnovers through the years. I have no doubt many on this board would not have handled the Switzer years very well.