UPDATE: Have been told by someone close to the program that Gumbs' family wants him closer to home because his mother is in poor health. I would expect we'll hear all kinds of things as to why this happened. But I hate sitting here saying something like that isn't genuine.

ORIGINAL REPORT: Just confirmed through sources at OU that Gumbs and his family have decided he will leave the OU football program. We had heard some rumblings right before the start of the podcast and I wanted to make sure this wasn't just a kid that was frustrated and telling people he was going to leave before he really sat down and talked it over with the coaches.

After researching it some more, I can confirm the staff is aware and has been told by the Gumbs family that their son will not be returning to OU after he went home following his knee injury.

It sounds like this was a decision made by the family more than the player. Just the feedback I'm getting. Josh can probably update you on the history with Gumbs and his father and how much drama there was getting him to OU in the first place.

But we can confirm, Gumbs is leaving OU even though the coaches did everything they could to convince him to stay.

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From OU:

NORMAN— University of Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley announced Wednesday that sophomore defensive end/linebacker Addison Gumbs has decided to transfer due to personal reasons.


Gumbs, from Hayward, Calif., played in four games last year and totaled eight tackles and a pass breakup. He sustained a season-ending injury on Friday.


"Addison did a very nice job while he was here," said Riley, "and we certainly wish him the best."

I feel like I have to say this with the way the board has been the last 12 hours or so. But the podcast won't be live right after the game. It won't help you to keep asking where is the postgame podcast, where is the postgame podcast. There are several things that have to happen before we even start recording the postgame podcast.

1) The postgame press conferences have to take place.

2) Eddie and Bob have to get their stuff for the site done first and foremost.

3) I have to rush back to the studio to do the Sports Animal locker room show.

4) I have to cut up audio.

5) Eddie and Bob have to get to the studio.

6) We record the podcast for about an hour. So that will put us roughly 4-5 hours after the game is over before we even finish recording.

7) uploading the podcast means even though the game starts at 11:00, the podcast won't be up until evening. It usually takes me a couple of hours once we finish before it is out there for the world to gobble up.

8) During night games, we won't podcast until Sunday. That could change a bit on the road. But we'll have to play that by ear. The entire goal is to have these podcasts up last Sunday night so you have them to download Monday mornings for your commutes to work, etc.

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So I know that Nebraska is making a decent amount more money in the Big Ten than they would if they were still in the Big 12, but just as far as fan experience goes, do you think the fans wish they were back in the Big 12 or are the happy in Big Ten country?

Addison Gumbs sustained a non-contact knee injury during Friday’s practice and will miss the season

No update on Austin Kendall. Riley says they are optimistic. I can add they carted Kendall off during a timeout late 4th quarter.

Other than that everyone is good.

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shoulders can be tricky especially for a LB. hopefully just a stinger.

How much credit for these coaches today ? Fundamentally sound ? staying in your gap ?? It’s a whole new world .

Does OU ever bring back John Blake for any sort of recognition. I know he didn’t have any real success here but is he blacklisted from ever returning? Will he ever be included in any sort of coaches recognition etc? Just curious. Was thinking about this the other day.

Not ideal but not too serious?

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WTH was he thinking?

Cross Neighborhood offers upperclassmen at the University of Oklahoma a new housing option, but only 28 percent of the 1,230 beds have been filled.

Before he took office July 1, Gallogly announced the university has been losing money every year. Total debt is nearly $1 billion at the Norman campus and debt service costs are almost $70 million a year, he said.

Kinda cool.

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Rivals updated the position rankings today. Here are the OU commits ranked in the top 10 of their respective positions.

No. 2 Theo Wease - No. 1 WR
No. 21 Spencer Rattler - No. 1 QB
No. 25 Trejan Bridges - No. 4 WR
No. 34 Arjei Henderson - No. 6 WR
No. 40 Woodi Washington - No. 7 CB
No. 56 Stacey Wilkins - No. 8 OT
No. 117 Austin Stogner - No. 3 TE

about wanting to do the podcast today and he’s not sure he wants to do it today. Then went on to say they aren’t talented enough to do it without him. All on the Animal.

@Eddie_Rado ooooh man he slapped you down like a step child. That’s harsh words coming from PaPa. I appreciate your dedication to the podcast for the customers!

Rebuttal?

Pretty cool article. Might want to make your dinner reservations before this place starts booking months in advance.

http://projects.bonappetit.com/hot10/p/2

It's Rivals Rankings Week for the 2019 class and among today's topics is a Rival Views debating which WR should be ranked higher - Theo Wease or Jadon Haselwood:

Rivals.com

As always I wish I had more to give you but am told OU is being very protective this year. With new QB, I think Lincoln knows surprise has some value in it, especially with a first game against a decent opponent.

*The overall tone of the scrimmage I am told was that the defense was better than the offense. But it sounds like there weren't a ton of plays on either side of the ball.

I asked about interceptions, big plays, big runs...

*Told interceptions came late in the scrimmage with 3rd team guys.

*Told Rodney Anderson was the big play guy in the running game today.

*Was told CeeDee Lamb was the best receiver on the field today.

Obviously there was some concern about Neville Gallimore and his start to fall camp when he started out in a boot. He's been back out to practices and he was the first name that one source came up with when I asked about standouts on the defensive side of the ball.

* Kenneth Murray was singled out too as been the heartbeat of this defense.

* I asked about Caleb Kelly and how he looked, just was told he played but no one noticed him separating himself with big plays.

* Offensive line is still figuring it out up front. Was told they are not playing as a unit and look ugly at times.

* Overall I was told that it was super competitive between the offense and defense.

* Finally, I asked one of my sources who he would start after watching both QBs today. His answer?

He'd play both of them.

Sorry I don't have more to report than that. It was a really early scrimmage to avoid the rain and it ended shortly after 10am. Wish I had more individual play to tell you about, but it really sounded like it was a pretty drab scrimmage to watch. Not a lot of flashes on either side.

My son will be going through Rush this fall and I couldn’t be more proud that he will be matriculating to OU for his formal education. He just graduated from a private Catholic school in Austin and is very excited about his upcoming years in Norman. My question to my fellow posters on the board is what fraternities are good at OU and what should he try to avoid? I am aware that every fraternity has its strengths and weaknesses, but am at a loss as to which ones are the best to consider. He has a long legacy to DU at Oklahoma dating back to the 1920’s, but I don’t want to push him into one direction. He’s a smart kid and I want him to make his own decisions. Any suggestions on this question would be forever appreciated as I want his time at OU to be most memorable. Thanks, in advance.

The other day on a recruiting thread people were mentioning that you could create a national championship team with the guys OU came in 2nd for in recruiting. What are some notable guys in recent memory that OU just barely missed out on?

Do we still play this game?

Figured we could consolidate all the tweets to one thread to keep track. @StoopsBros make it rain!

No BS here. I really need some reason to be excited about Chip Viney. Can someone list his amazing accomplishments for me.

He's going to Texas A&M -- shit school, shit choice, completely foolish.

But if he and his parents would have given OU a chance, they would have had an amazing time today in Norman with the coaching staff, thefellow recruits and the buzz that is Oklahomaright now. They would have gotten to know Riley -- not only the coach -- but the man, and they would have been blown away, especially if they dared to compare him to the other head coaches they've been dealing with.

It's a shame. Oklahoma is going to have a great team this year and even better teams in the very near future. He could have been part of -- maybe even been the key -- in them winning a national championship.

Without knowing his personal feelings, I got the sense Jeffrey wanted to visit today. I think the family was afraid they might get another flat tire and it would make them more tired and a they’d have to return money they’ve already spent..

In the end, Jeffrey probably would have trasferred from OU whether he visited Norman today or not. But he and his family missed out on a great time and a great weekend.

UPDATE: 3:08p - I've had a few conversations that are the potential of some good news coming to the BBQ this weekend, one guy I'm told to keep a close eye on?

Last year's BBQ commitment Jeff Carter of Mansfield (Texas) Legacy.

And yes, I'm told it sounds like Oklahoma is now on board with taking one of the more diverse defensive backs in the 2019 class.

ORIGINAL: So, you guys miss me?

No?

Well, I don't blame you,bang up job by @BPrzybylo, @Eddie_Rado, and @Carey Murdock last week.

At any rate, I am now tagging back in and wanted to offer some word I am hearing on Rivals100 2020 QB offer Bryce Young.

Almost immediately after today's announcement I got word that there were rumors swirling about a USC pledge.

I have thought the Trojans had a shot since talking to him, and others, in Atlanta so I went ahead and hit up a few sources.

The first response seemed to think I had taken up comedy on my week off - as he has seemed "close" (to committing to Oklahoma) ' as of late.

The more people I talk to the more uncertainty seems to abound but the thing that has stuck in my head is something we have discussed before, the reality that he has a lot of respect for Spencer Rattler and whether that might be enough to give USC an edge.

Honestly I can't help but wonder if Kyler Murray's situation helped get Rattler in early but hindered the pursuit of Young.

I have heard nothing definite but USC is definitely making a run that I wasn't expecting a few months ago.

Me? Jack and Coke with a squeeze of lemon...Delish.