@Parker Thune @Brandon Drumm if the new OC doesn’t retain Murray. This should be our guy Stan Drayton right how big would that be?

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Is it possible that OU is concentrating its NIL money on 5 star transfers, for immediate results and backing off on bidding wars for 5 star high school recruits as signing day approaches and kids are getting thrown huge offers? There’s going to be some real difference makers in the portal.

This isn’t a post just to sunshine pump -

You get Bama at home - anything can happen.

LSU is wearing down.

Lost 3 in a row and Arkansas is the only SEC team they beat convincingly.

Just wanted to go on the record now before the bandwagon shows up.

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That was not on the bingo board.

As to where Oklahoma goes from here… I am genuinely not sure.

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I went to OU from ‘79 to ‘83. Lived there from ‘72 to ‘83. The big names I was familiar with were Braum’s, Love’s, the Kerrs and McGees, Conoco, Phillips 66, Halliburton, the McCaslands, etc. Just curious how much has changed?

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He’s not a good recruiter.

He’s not good at developing guys.

So what is it that he’s good at?

@Parker Thune @Brandon Drumm Any word on this kid and a Possible flip? dont know much about Oklahoma football as im in Florida but the highlights i watched looked really good, super athletic, throws a good ball, strong arm, accurate deep ball. I like him alot and wonder if anyone has seen him in person? thoughts?

We need to make this guy an offer and tell us no! With what he’s done at ASU and the turnaround he put together is going wildly under appreciated. With the recruiting bump he’s get by being at OKlahoma you’d think he would jump in a heartbeat.I love who Brent is as a man and the integrity he runs our program with and his Christian based philosophy. This is my opinion only. But I don’t think Brent believes in himself. And the team feeds off the coach. I know I’ll get bashed for this but I just don’t see him turning this thing around. I just hope we don’t wait too long before we make some hard decisions!

I never hear her mentioned by players or Patti, and at the statue reveal she didn't name her when calling out the graduate assistants.

If she's not, anyone know why? I was really excited for her to join the staff!

Face value is $325 fyi.

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I came across this today and since his name is on the list of candidates I found it interesting. There is an interview with him by the writer of the article near the end. Teddy on radio said he is a pro style offensive OC.

Update: With Dave Aranda confirmed to stay at Baylor through 2025, there is some chatter this morning that GJ Kinne and/or Mack Leftwich might be targets for BV. Both young and accomplished coaches respectively. Leftwich is more Air-Raid, but Kinne is hurry up and run first. Texas State has a mesh of both concepts in their offense. A good balance of concepts that has been successful at Texas State. GJ is due for a low-end P4 job, but the OC job at the University of Oklahoma could propel him to a mid-tier P4 head coaching job with success. Mack Leftwich would be my ideal target. Young and needs to establish himself in the Offensive College Football world more solidly. Definitely something to watch the next few days.
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Well, the chatter has certainly picked up. Some of this will sound familiar as Parker has said quite a bit of what I will say.

First, Klein and Stein are out of the running. I was going to include Craddock, but this is super fluid and "could" circle back. But for the same reasons Klein and Stein are out, you can make the argument Craddock is as well. The only thing from what I told that is keeping Craddock around is simply the previous relationship with BV. But BV does not want any of the current staff, save for maybe one, let go on the new staff. Craddock, like Klein and Stein, want full control including retention and hiring of current and future staff. I give Craddock a 10% chance of being the next OC at the University of Oklahoma.

Second, on that staffer that "may" be on the short list is DeMarco Murray. Now I only heard this from 2 people, I think it is noteworthy to explain. Many in the Switzer Center love DeMarco Murray, but BV is frustrated with the RB rotation, and has told DeMarco many times to settle the room and allow 2 backs to get into game rhythm. Unfortunately, this has become an issue with playing the top 3. Two main RB's and a third to rotate as a changer. The new OC "may" be given an opportunity to replace DeMarco, if these RB rotations do not settle in the last 2 games.

Third, BV wants to retain BB and EJ at all costs. This is why Klein and Stein are out. Also, why Craddock is apprehensive to the OC job right now.

Now to the fun part. As Parker mentioned Mullen and Arbuckle are the top 2 in that order. This is spot on from what I've been hearing. Mullen may wait out a little longer than OU would like. From what I've gathered, Mullen would rather have a head coaching job at a P4 school then a coordinator position. This is where the situation with Mack Brown and North Carolina come into play. From what I've gathered it seems like Mack Brown and North Carolina are already working towards parting ways. The plan is for Mack to retire at the end of the season. Mullen would be a/or the top candidate for the job. Now, I can't completely confirm this speculation, but have heard it from a few people in the region. It seems like the move would be fairly quick, in that case I believe Ben Arbuckle would be the next OC at the University of Oklahoma.

The next few weeks are going to be crazy with these top two candidates. The decision may drag on an extra week depending on the variables that I mentioned previously. But I expect us to have and announcement within the next 3 to 3 1/2 Weeks. Right now, I will ride with Parker's "Future OC Cast" as things stand now. Although, I believe the North Carolina situation is more pointed towards Mack retiring and Mullen being the top candidate.

I'll post another update as the chatter continues to pick up.

Boomer Sooner!

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The Context: A Season of Change

The Oklahoma Sooners are amidst a transitional phase, and according to insiders, the primary focus is landing a robust offensive coordinator. The team is preparing for Alabama while also exploring options that hold the promise of revamping the offense ahead of the critical 2025 season.

This transition comes on the heels of the team missing the mark recently, and it's no exaggeration to say that the next few moves will shape the Sooners' future competitiveness. The boost expected from new leadership must align with the team's long-term strategy and immediate need for revival in offensive performance.


The Candidates: Who Will Fill the Void?

The rumor mill is actively spinning around several potential candidates for the Sooners’ offensive coordinator position:

1. Dan Mullen: Mullen's name is at the forefront, though his preferred role as a head coach still looms. Despite being out of coaching for a few years, Mullen's head coaching experience and past successes make him an intriguing candidate. The scenario where he takes a one-year OC role to rebuild his head coaching prospects under Venables seems plausible.
2. Ben Arbuckle: Currently at Washington State, Arbuckle is compared to a young Lincoln Riley. His recent track record and the offensive innovations he's known for are qualities that could spark the turnaround the Sooners need.
3. Jake Spavital: A seasoned coach with a knack for developing quarterbacks, Spavital's widespread experience across different programs might offer the Sooners the stability and development focus they're looking for.
4. GJ Kinne and Other Emerging Talents: Names like GJ Kinne at Texas State and other offensive minds from lower-profile programs are also on the radar. The prospect of bringing head coaching experience combined with promising quarterback talent could be a win-win.

The Stakes: More Than Just a Job

This search is fundamentally about the program's future. For Oklahoma, winning in 2025 is paramount. The hire must be someone who can make an immediate impact and walk the tightrope between short-term success and long-term program stability. The choice affects everything from recruiting to the team’s offensive philosophy moving forward.


Conclusion: The Road Ahead

As Brent Venables and his team make these critical decisions, one thing remains clear: the Sooners must position themselves for rapid improvement. The support from donors and strategic alignment with NIL efforts are key pieces in this puzzle. Whomever the Sooners appoint, they must be ready to tackle these challenges with vigor and innovative thinking.

The podcast left listeners with a sentiment of cautious optimism. While the right choice can lead to a swift revival and sustained success, the wrong move could set the program significantly back, complicating recovery efforts in a highly competitive landscape. For Oklahoma fans, the upcoming weeks might prove to be some of the most impactful in recent memory.

I would say you'll find at least a week's worth of insights in here.

LeBron has signed a two-year, $104M max deal to return to the Lakers.

As a LeBron fan, I was really hoping he’d take a large cut so they could build a lethal team around him and Antony Davis.

Thoughts?

We've reached the end-game. This week's write-up will focus less on re-capping the weekend's results, and will speak more about where we go from here.

A Quick Salute to the Eliminated:

• Caned by the Canes (6) - @ADAllDay , @dex4OU , @HoustonSooner7 , @Mattdj2002 , @SlicedBread , @UnhitchTheWagon14
• Ran Out of Picks (3) - @AllstateSooner , @ChainsawKitten , @ThickRick101
• Gave Up (1) - @SoonerWiz

Those eliminations take us down to 35 contestants. However, 23 of them have no teams remaining, and two contestants have Indiana or Army, who are both on bye this week (PPPPPP, IYKYK). Unless BYU and Oregon both manage to lose this week, you guys will be settling for a tie for 11th place. Don't worry, I'll still give you your due in next week's thread, and you'll get to see your screen name in lights.

For the 10 of you that have a team left (and all of you have exactly one), make your selection in the thread below.

What Happens After This Week:

• Oregon Wins, BYU Loses = 3-way tie for first place
• BYU Wins, Oregon Loses = 7-way tie for first place
• Both Win = The 10 of you go to a CFP tie-breaker
• Both Lose = All 35 of you that survived Week 11 go to a CFP tie-breaker

What Is The CFP Tie-Breaker?

• Once the CFP bracket is announced, those of you still in the game would start from scratch, with all 12 of those teams to pick from. Same rules from regular season would apply (they have to play, they have to win, and you can only use each team once during the playoff).

First things first, 38 points should be enough to win a football game. Secondly, we are not looking at the prospect of bringing in their DC or any defensive personnel - Guys, don’t worry about that 2nd half flop last night. Only the 1st half was apart of the final audition.Text him and Mateer early this morning in the group chat. Buck said “We had to pull our foot off the gas, I got a text at halftime saying to ease up because BV, Harroz and Castiglione want to announce our arrival the first week in December and we were on track to be in play for an at large playoff bid.”

Mateer had this to say, “I’m ready to elevate the program to its rightful place atop college football! I think I’m most excited to help mold an exceptional young talent like Michael Hawkins Jr., I think it was his game against Auburn on the road and part of the Tennessee game where my eyes couldn’t believe what it was seeing. Getting some weapons on the perimeter back will be huge as well, Excited to be in Norman soon. LETS GET TO WORK and MAKE HISTORY.”

Stay tuned for more updates.