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Did some woodwork in the house, only got one job that I didn't get it in, so felt pretty good on my return on my time.
And Jett isn't Rocky's son, that is his nephew. And my guess is size is the hangup but I'd also say they'd like to see him - they've not had that option.
*GBC...ADIOS.
OOS tuition is a reality, no doubt about it. Now, I'm guessing they've got people helping them find scholarship money but I mean that only takes you so far unless you are exemplary academically.
He has told people he'll visit this month but I admit my faith has waned considerably in him. We'll see where things go but there's no denying he has a good relationship with Jay Valai.
It feels very different as these are guys that wouldn't have given OU a chance before or, would have said 'I'll take an official visit' OU has enough credibility at this moment to bring guys from all over the country on their own dime.
1. I like Edwards and he's got really explosive speed (captain obvious reporting), but he's a little more physical than one might automatically assume. That said, he's a guy you want playing on the edges and getting the ball on the move. As far as who he reminds me of? I see a lot of Noel Devine.
2. I'd say 45%. OU's chances seem to be climbing but Notre Dame won't be an easy beat here.
I'm not sure I'm ready to buy in yet but a name that comes up a fair bit? Cormani McClain.
1. It is. I'm not ready say it will happen but OU getting serious about his brother is an indicator of the plan going forward. They are going to fight this fight, and they wouldn't do it if they didn't think they had a chance. That said, I think OU is likely the third choice at the moment.
2. LET'S GOOOOO
1. Man City - 91
2. Liverpool - 89
3. Chelsea - 81
4. Arsenal - 79
5. Tottenham - 73
6. Man U - 70
7. Wolves - 66
8. West Ham - 63
9. Leicester - 61
10. BHA - 60
1. Yes, that day is coming. I want to also give credit to his predecessors, I think that day was coming anyway but Bates definitely speeds up the process as he has so much national credibility.
2. Hill they are VERY much a contender for. With Curtis, I'm not as sure, it seems like there's been a bit of an up and down to the contact since the staff change.
1. I'd be STUNNED if Brent operated that way. He's push, push, push...I just don't see him operating that way. So to me it's moot.
And the nice part is with ALL of the change both on the roster and the coaching staff there's no 'clear advantage' both sides have plenty of growing to do. They'll set up a 'best man wins' from the start.
1. I'd take Wisner. I'll admit Webb's junior tape was disappointing and the prior staff had some concerns. He's a very good player but I was just surprised I didn't see more - though I'll FULLY admit it's hard to know how much of that came down to injury. I think Wisner's speed gives him an edge.
2.
Dennis Allen - New Orleans
Mike McDaniel - Miami
Kevin O'Connell - Minnesota
Nathaniel Hackett - Denver
Matt Eberflus - Chicago
Josh McDaniels - Las Vegas
Doug Pederson - Jacksonville
Brian Daboll - NYG
I'll say David Hicks and Cayden Green.
1. Some sort of cross between Demarco Murray and Joseph Randle. I can't wait to see him in person and have a better feel for his frame. Demarco was SO much bigger (in frame) than people realize in high school he was always going to blossom into a big back.
He moves, and runs, a lot like Demarco.
2. I'm actually working on my first offer list update story since Brent was hired (roughly 60 names) so i'm going over a lot of tape and though I'm early in my breakdowns...I've got a big ole crush on...
1. I think that's EXACTLY what you'll see. I don't know that it will ALWAYS be that way (spring game is about fans, not football, generally speaking) but this year I think a standard will be set.
2. I'd bet you see him at RB and WR (assuming he stays) and I'd guess maybe a gimmick or two at QB? Maybe 200 yards of offense or so.
*Haha, nah, I stayed busy. I think anyone that knows me will tell you I don't 'sit still' very well, I like to have something to do and am easier to deal with, haha. When I'm just moping around I kind of hate life.
1. No one SCREAMS out at me but there are some possibilities, Neto, Agbo, and Hutson could all be interesting. That said, I don't think any of those guys are SO elite that OU will just feel 'we've got to take a chance there' unless they continue to sign these extremely small classes.
2. Probably Javien Toviano, I just love his talent and his maturity. He's the kid you build your program around IMO.
* I did, thank you sir.
1. I would be closer to 13 than UR 4-star. I'd have him somewhere around 75-150. He's VERY athletic, has nice length but I do wonder how physical he is.
2.
Overton - DE
LeBlanc - DE
Jobe - DE/stand-up at times
Hicks - DE, could grow into 3-tech
Peter Wood - 3-tech
Renaud - DE
Bradley - DE/stand-up at times
M’Pemba - DE
Harbor - DE/stand-up at times
1. It once might have been a debate but now it's definitely Tiffany. Between the clothing, office, and video setups...Carey is too busy to worry about me for a minute, haha.
2. All the time, we're still close.
3. I mean just NONE? Wow...probably my honeymoon. I was out of country, turned my phone off and just had nothing to do with anything.
That was six days, 12.5 years ago. I'm of the mindset the entire site will crash if I'm not around and I know that I'm horribly and stupidly wrong about that.
4. I really forced myself last week but I still popped up a few times. I mean a few days and I start wondering 'what's happening over there?'.
5. Jackson, Wyoming or any mountain area...I'm happy in those places.
1. I'm just not ready to say OU can flip him. He's been actively recruiting for ND so I think people are getting a little ahead of themselves. BUT, it's absolutely possible.
2. I think Dylan Edwards has to be the guy to watch.
1. Jacobe Johnson
2. Dylan Edwards
*
1. I think it's smart to always have bases where you can truly develop relationships. Now that's not to say the former staff didn't do it but there was kind of a 'scattershot' feel to offers at times rather than 'we're going to hit this areas VERY hard'.
2. I think there are leans years where it's more like 3-5 but MOST of the time yes, 6 (or more) is possible.
Baylor - I like what they have coming back, though their ground game will be interesting to see how it is replicated. I also think losing as much as they have on defense with Pitre, Bernard, etc. they'll be playing a bit of catchup.
That said, that's a good team with a VERY good staff that will have them ready to roll.
Midseason stretch of OSU and ISU will tell you where this team is going IMO.
Albany - W
BYU - L
Texas St - W
Iowa St - W
OSU - W
WVU - W
KU - W
TTU - L
OU - L
KSU - W
TCU - W
UT - W
1. No one at this point. Though WRs would be tremendously helpful.
2. Jalil Farooq and Shane Whitter.
*Jovantae Barnes
Nah, my family are huge OU fans and have been since long before I was born.
My family - Tiffany and the girls - are OU fans largely built on Tiffany's time at OU and the fact that they both have pictures in OU cheerleading outfits since they were about 2. haha.
But no, they'd much rather me have more time to hang out with them. They don't find my job particularly cool.
1. Of my current top 5 (hoping to have that out in the next week or two), I'd say 3 for sure, maybe 4.
2. O: McKade Mettauer D: Trey Morrison
3. O: Jovantae Barnes, D: Jaren Kanak or Robert Spears-Jennings...I can't decide.
*That would require a real plan, haha. Honestly I'm getting interested in 'severance'.
1. Done.
1. REally good, got to work in the garage a lot, build a few things, was pretty fun. Built a bed end thing for Tiffany, blanket chest, etc. Built a little foosball table (small) for the girls, some shelving, and...something else I'm currently forgetting.
2.
I'll say 2.
1. So far, kind of quiet but that's fairly standard.
2. I think OU is a contender but it just feels like a few others have emerged a bit more at the moment.
That's a great question, you've got to have ELITE QB play and you've got to make sure you're top end along the lines. Those are things you just can't fake and they can make up for being 'great not elite' in a few other spots - RB, WR, etc. And if what you're saying is true you've got to realize there are going to be a few years when you just aren't going to be a REAL contender.
1. When I see must have it's key guys at positions of real need is where I tend to focus...
2023:
Tre Wisner
Jalen Hale
Cayden Green
Kayden McDonald
David Hicks
Anthony Hill
Adepoju Adebawore
Javien Toviano
Peyton Bowen
Micah Tease
Jacobe Johnson
2024:
Stacy Gage
David Stone
Kobe Black
Kenyan Kelly
2. Aside from guys already holding offers...
2023:
Cole Adams - WR - Owasso
Jonathan Ashford - OL - Edmond Santa Fe
Taje McCoy - DE - Putnam City
Eric Fields - ATH - Ardmore
2024:
Red Martel - ATH - Beggs
Issac Covington - ATH - Booker T. Washington
Bobby Brooks - OT - Meeker
William Smith - EDGE - Choctaw
Jino Boyd - WR - Union
Cooper Alexander - TE - Norman
Daniel Okoye - DL - Tulsa NOAH
Mykel Patterson-McDonald - DB - Westmoore
Brody Duffel - OL - Bixby
Damonte Patterson - DB - Elmore City
Dax Collins - S - Poteau
I'd guess before you end up there, the SEC goes separate with the Big 10. I mean you do that...do you REALLY need anyone else?
No, no you don't.
1. I've thought about that before and I honestly can't come up with a parallel, maybe Mike Belotti at Oregon? I mean most left on bad terms, etc. and it's just tough to envision.
2. I fail...AGAIN.
1. Dylan Edwards, Bai Jobe, Cayden Green.
2. I HATE YOU.
1. Kind of depends on how it plays out but I'd lean toward Evers at this point, kind of have to, right?
2. I'm not sure I'll go that far but I think he can still climb higher - top 50 is absolutely possible IMO.
Hola.
1. I'd be lying if I said I knew the EXACT particulars but I believe they once were pretty much just the same as walk-ons until fairly recently when they were given access to training tables, etc. But yes, they have access to trainers, tutors, etc.
As far as recovery packs? I'd assume so. I don't know why they couldn't get them if the scholarship guys could.
To my knowledge it's pretty much the same save for tuitions, stipends, etc.
I won't tell you that Kobie told me who each one was, that didn't happen and, like I told you at the time, those weren't going to be certainties. Kobie enjoys all of that and I know several guys went big.
But I can tell you that Tarber, R Mason Thomas, Moten, etc. were amongst those expected to be part of the plan.
I'd say about 70% landed.
1. I think he's a good fit for the scheme that Lebby brings with him. He isn't a dancer, he's going to use his size and power to get downhill and break tackles at the second level. I like that he is decisive when he runs and think it fits things well. He isn't perfect and there are more talented backs but I think he makes a lot of sense to be Oklahoma's guy as often as not.
2. That's my guess, they'll get him in space a lot more - more of what you saw in the bowl game IMO.
1. That's my bet but I'm far from confident about it.
2. I'm going to guess Evers - just more gifted than most recognize.
2. My foosball table I should have drilled the holes in each side simultaneously, would have been easier than singular. Was obvious but just dumb. The dumbest was framing up the case though, I measured it out that the base would be of the same size as the lid...then forgot that the body of the case would be outside the edge.
Another simple mistake that I just didn't take the time to consider.
2. Ohhhh...that's a good one. I'd lean toward Carey as I think he's a bit shorter armed, a bit more compression.
3.
Best: I honestly don't have one that screams out at me though I'm liking After Party at the moment.
Worst: Anything 'Housewives'
4. Justin McCay, I'll never be over that one, thought he'd be an absolute superstar LB. HE was just set on being a WR.
5. It isn't where I live.
2.
* Texas A&M,
* Florida State, Auburn,
* I think you'll have the SEC and Big 10 further and further separating themselves.
*VR will definitely be an option IMO.
* Girlfriend, Eddie's getting the groundwork laid, I'm very excited to meet her someday.
2. Yeah, because so much is already decided at that point. So they can then turn their focus to weekends of 3-4 officials, potential flips, etc.
Well there's a lot of variables to 'winning the Big 12' but just in general, I think a top 6 finish would be absolutely possible.
1. That's a big part of it to me, I also think Raleek is considerably bigger in frame and can take a bit more physicality.
2. Over.
It's not that simple. What OU is now is an unknown to many. I mean you guys can have your confidence, and to some degree I share it with you all, but OU under Lincoln Riley was a proven success. Under Brent Venables remains to be seen and as such guys are going to have some doubts.
1. I think this year is going to be better as OU will be a bit more varied than they were under Grinch.
That said, their personnel won't be as good, particularly up front IMO. You just don't lose multiple day 1/2 picks in your front seven and not feel some pinch.
I'd say, in a SP+ defensive ranking I'd look at it like this...
2022: 39
2023: 26
2024: 14
2. Richard Young (I know that changed again today) and Victor Burley.
1. I think LB would be my choice largely because they just have such a different level of expectation within this defense it ALL runs through them. For example last year when it was clear that the defense couldn't cope with the loss of DTY...that's not going to be the deal with this bunch, IMO.
2. And yes, I'd expect the play to grow considerably to forget that Washington and Graham should have been doing more already anyway. What happens at safety, to me, will tell the story of the 2022 defense. I think the rest is talented enough to be solid but they need those guys to figure it out.
Really good, I think my brain just needed a break but man I'm hitting the ground running. Going to be at a 7on event in Oklahoma this weekend then have the Jr. day the next weekend, a few camps the following weekend and then...I may get to breath again, ha.
Did some woodwork in the house, only got one job that I didn't get it in, so felt pretty good on my return on my time.
I'd bet that ends up happening - man look at his cuts...some of that stuff is just extreme.
In Gavin's case, yes.
And Jett isn't Rocky's son, that is his nephew. And my guess is size is the hangup but I'd also say they'd like to see him - they've not had that option.
Yes sir, good list coming together. I'll put up my list of confirmed in tomorrow's WOKE and then just started updating as I go.
1. Not as of late, as Ada just hasn't had those kind of guys in quite some time. When I came into the industry it was still a place you had to go and check out. I still do from time to time but it's not a 'must stop' as it once was.
*GBC...ADIOS.
OOS tuition is a reality, no doubt about it. Now, I'm guessing they've got people helping them find scholarship money but I mean that only takes you so far unless you are exemplary academically.
He has told people he'll visit this month but I admit my faith has waned considerably in him. We'll see where things go but there's no denying he has a good relationship with Jay Valai.
It feels very different as these are guys that wouldn't have given OU a chance before or, would have said 'I'll take an official visit' OU has enough credibility at this moment to bring guys from all over the country on their own dime.
1. I like Edwards and he's got really explosive speed (captain obvious reporting), but he's a little more physical than one might automatically assume. That said, he's a guy you want playing on the edges and getting the ball on the move. As far as who he reminds me of? I see a lot of Noel Devine.
2. I'd say 45%. OU's chances seem to be climbing but Notre Dame won't be an easy beat here.
I'm not sure I'm ready to buy in yet but a name that comes up a fair bit? Cormani McClain.
1. It is. I'm not ready say it will happen but OU getting serious about his brother is an indicator of the plan going forward. They are going to fight this fight, and they wouldn't do it if they didn't think they had a chance. That said, I think OU is likely the third choice at the moment.
2. LET'S GOOOOO
1. Man City - 91
2. Liverpool - 89
3. Chelsea - 81
4. Arsenal - 79
5. Tottenham - 73
6. Man U - 70
7. Wolves - 66
8. West Ham - 63
9. Leicester - 61
10. BHA - 60
1. Yes, that day is coming. I want to also give credit to his predecessors, I think that day was coming anyway but Bates definitely speeds up the process as he has so much national credibility.
2. Hill they are VERY much a contender for. With Curtis, I'm not as sure, it seems like there's been a bit of an up and down to the contact since the staff change.
1. I'd be STUNNED if Brent operated that way. He's push, push, push...I just don't see him operating that way. So to me it's moot.
And the nice part is with ALL of the change both on the roster and the coaching staff there's no 'clear advantage' both sides have plenty of growing to do. They'll set up a 'best man wins' from the start.
1. I'd take Wisner. I'll admit Webb's junior tape was disappointing and the prior staff had some concerns. He's a very good player but I was just surprised I didn't see more - though I'll FULLY admit it's hard to know how much of that came down to injury. I think Wisner's speed gives him an edge.
2.
Dennis Allen - New Orleans
Mike McDaniel - Miami
Kevin O'Connell - Minnesota
Nathaniel Hackett - Denver
Matt Eberflus - Chicago
Josh McDaniels - Las Vegas
Doug Pederson - Jacksonville
Brian Daboll - NYG
I'll say David Hicks and Cayden Green.
1. Some sort of cross between Demarco Murray and Joseph Randle. I can't wait to see him in person and have a better feel for his frame. Demarco was SO much bigger (in frame) than people realize in high school he was always going to blossom into a big back.
He moves, and runs, a lot like Demarco.
2. I'm actually working on my first offer list update story since Brent was hired (roughly 60 names) so i'm going over a lot of tape and though I'm early in my breakdowns...I've got a big ole crush on...
1. I think that's EXACTLY what you'll see. I don't know that it will ALWAYS be that way (spring game is about fans, not football, generally speaking) but this year I think a standard will be set.
2. I'd bet you see him at RB and WR (assuming he stays) and I'd guess maybe a gimmick or two at QB? Maybe 200 yards of offense or so.
*Haha, nah, I stayed busy. I think anyone that knows me will tell you I don't 'sit still' very well, I like to have something to do and am easier to deal with, haha. When I'm just moping around I kind of hate life.
1. No one SCREAMS out at me but there are some possibilities, Neto, Agbo, and Hutson could all be interesting. That said, I don't think any of those guys are SO elite that OU will just feel 'we've got to take a chance there' unless they continue to sign these extremely small classes.
2. Probably Javien Toviano, I just love his talent and his maturity. He's the kid you build your program around IMO.
* I did, thank you sir.
1. I would be closer to 13 than UR 4-star. I'd have him somewhere around 75-150. He's VERY athletic, has nice length but I do wonder how physical he is.
2.
Overton - DE
LeBlanc - DE
Jobe - DE/stand-up at times
Hicks - DE, could grow into 3-tech
Peter Wood - 3-tech
Renaud - DE
Bradley - DE/stand-up at times
M’Pemba - DE
Harbor - DE/stand-up at times
1. It once might have been a debate but now it's definitely Tiffany. Between the clothing, office, and video setups...Carey is too busy to worry about me for a minute, haha.
2. All the time, we're still close.
3. I mean just NONE? Wow...probably my honeymoon. I was out of country, turned my phone off and just had nothing to do with anything.
That was six days, 12.5 years ago. I'm of the mindset the entire site will crash if I'm not around and I know that I'm horribly and stupidly wrong about that.
4. I really forced myself last week but I still popped up a few times. I mean a few days and I start wondering 'what's happening over there?'.
5. Jackson, Wyoming or any mountain area...I'm happy in those places.
1. I'm just not ready to say OU can flip him. He's been actively recruiting for ND so I think people are getting a little ahead of themselves. BUT, it's absolutely possible.
2. I think Dylan Edwards has to be the guy to watch.
1. Jacobe Johnson
2. Dylan Edwards
*
1. I think it's smart to always have bases where you can truly develop relationships. Now that's not to say the former staff didn't do it but there was kind of a 'scattershot' feel to offers at times rather than 'we're going to hit this areas VERY hard'.
2. I think there are leans years where it's more like 3-5 but MOST of the time yes, 6 (or more) is possible.
Baylor - I like what they have coming back, though their ground game will be interesting to see how it is replicated. I also think losing as much as they have on defense with Pitre, Bernard, etc. they'll be playing a bit of catchup.
That said, that's a good team with a VERY good staff that will have them ready to roll.
Midseason stretch of OSU and ISU will tell you where this team is going IMO.
Albany - W
BYU - L
Texas St - W
Iowa St - W
OSU - W
WVU - W
KU - W
TTU - L
OU - L
KSU - W
TCU - W
UT - W
1. No one at this point. Though WRs would be tremendously helpful.
2. Jalil Farooq and Shane Whitter.
*Jovantae Barnes
Nah, my family are huge OU fans and have been since long before I was born.
My family - Tiffany and the girls - are OU fans largely built on Tiffany's time at OU and the fact that they both have pictures in OU cheerleading outfits since they were about 2. haha.
But no, they'd much rather me have more time to hang out with them. They don't find my job particularly cool.
1. Of my current top 5 (hoping to have that out in the next week or two), I'd say 3 for sure, maybe 4.
2. O: McKade Mettauer D: Trey Morrison
3. O: Jovantae Barnes, D: Jaren Kanak or Robert Spears-Jennings...I can't decide.
*That would require a real plan, haha. Honestly I'm getting interested in 'severance'.
1. Done.
1. REally good, got to work in the garage a lot, build a few things, was pretty fun. Built a bed end thing for Tiffany, blanket chest, etc. Built a little foosball table (small) for the girls, some shelving, and...something else I'm currently forgetting.
2.
I'll say 2.
1. So far, kind of quiet but that's fairly standard.
2. I think OU is a contender but it just feels like a few others have emerged a bit more at the moment.
That's a great question, you've got to have ELITE QB play and you've got to make sure you're top end along the lines. Those are things you just can't fake and they can make up for being 'great not elite' in a few other spots - RB, WR, etc. And if what you're saying is true you've got to realize there are going to be a few years when you just aren't going to be a REAL contender.
1. When I see must have it's key guys at positions of real need is where I tend to focus...
2023:
Tre Wisner
Jalen Hale
Cayden Green
Kayden McDonald
David Hicks
Anthony Hill
Adepoju Adebawore
Javien Toviano
Peyton Bowen
Micah Tease
Jacobe Johnson
2024:
Stacy Gage
David Stone
Kobe Black
Kenyan Kelly
2. Aside from guys already holding offers...
2023:
Cole Adams - WR - Owasso
Jonathan Ashford - OL - Edmond Santa Fe
Taje McCoy - DE - Putnam City
Eric Fields - ATH - Ardmore
2024:
Red Martel - ATH - Beggs
Issac Covington - ATH - Booker T. Washington
Bobby Brooks - OT - Meeker
William Smith - EDGE - Choctaw
Jino Boyd - WR - Union
Cooper Alexander - TE - Norman
Daniel Okoye - DL - Tulsa NOAH
Mykel Patterson-McDonald - DB - Westmoore
Brody Duffel - OL - Bixby
Damonte Patterson - DB - Elmore City
Dax Collins - S - Poteau
I'd guess before you end up there, the SEC goes separate with the Big 10. I mean you do that...do you REALLY need anyone else?
No, no you don't.
1. I've thought about that before and I honestly can't come up with a parallel, maybe Mike Belotti at Oregon? I mean most left on bad terms, etc. and it's just tough to envision.
2. I fail...AGAIN.
1. Dylan Edwards, Bai Jobe, Cayden Green.
2. I HATE YOU.
1. Kind of depends on how it plays out but I'd lean toward Evers at this point, kind of have to, right?
2. I'm not sure I'll go that far but I think he can still climb higher - top 50 is absolutely possible IMO.
Hola.
1. I'd be lying if I said I knew the EXACT particulars but I believe they once were pretty much just the same as walk-ons until fairly recently when they were given access to training tables, etc. But yes, they have access to trainers, tutors, etc.
As far as recovery packs? I'd assume so. I don't know why they couldn't get them if the scholarship guys could.
To my knowledge it's pretty much the same save for tuitions, stipends, etc.
I won't tell you that Kobie told me who each one was, that didn't happen and, like I told you at the time, those weren't going to be certainties. Kobie enjoys all of that and I know several guys went big.
But I can tell you that Tarber, R Mason Thomas, Moten, etc. were amongst those expected to be part of the plan.
I'd say about 70% landed.
1. I think he's a good fit for the scheme that Lebby brings with him. He isn't a dancer, he's going to use his size and power to get downhill and break tackles at the second level. I like that he is decisive when he runs and think it fits things well. He isn't perfect and there are more talented backs but I think he makes a lot of sense to be Oklahoma's guy as often as not.
2. That's my guess, they'll get him in space a lot more - more of what you saw in the bowl game IMO.
1. That's my bet but I'm far from confident about it.
2. I'm going to guess Evers - just more gifted than most recognize.
No.
1. Mentioned it above, built Tiffany a blanket case, nothing too complicated other than having to make it fit the lid she wanted from a prior case.
2. My foosball table I should have drilled the holes in each side simultaneously, would have been easier than singular. Was obvious but just dumb. The dumbest was framing up the case though, I measured it out that the base would be of the same size as the lid...then forgot that the body of the case would be outside the edge.
Another simple mistake that I just didn't take the time to consider.
1. Was a good run, we'll have another advertiser before long I'm sure.
2. Ohhhh...that's a good one. I'd lean toward Carey as I think he's a bit shorter armed, a bit more compression.
3.
Best: I honestly don't have one that screams out at me though I'm liking After Party at the moment.
Worst: Anything 'Housewives'
4. Justin McCay, I'll never be over that one, thought he'd be an absolute superstar LB. HE was just set on being a WR.
5. It isn't where I live.
1. Nah, it was good, no big deal at all. I was doing a lot of woodwork, which I enjoy - one of those things where my mind can zone out a bit.
2.
* Texas A&M,
* Florida State, Auburn,
* I think you'll have the SEC and Big 10 further and further separating themselves.
*VR will definitely be an option IMO.
* Girlfriend, Eddie's getting the groundwork laid, I'm very excited to meet her someday.
1. Harbor.
2. Yeah, because so much is already decided at that point. So they can then turn their focus to weekends of 3-4 officials, potential flips, etc.
Well there's a lot of variables to 'winning the Big 12' but just in general, I think a top 6 finish would be absolutely possible.
1. That's a big part of it to me, I also think Raleek is considerably bigger in frame and can take a bit more physicality.
2. Over.
It's not that simple. What OU is now is an unknown to many. I mean you guys can have your confidence, and to some degree I share it with you all, but OU under Lincoln Riley was a proven success. Under Brent Venables remains to be seen and as such guys are going to have some doubts.
1. I think this year is going to be better as OU will be a bit more varied than they were under Grinch.
That said, their personnel won't be as good, particularly up front IMO. You just don't lose multiple day 1/2 picks in your front seven and not feel some pinch.
I'd say, in a SP+ defensive ranking I'd look at it like this...
2022: 39
2023: 26
2024: 14
2. Richard Young (I know that changed again today) and Victor Burley.
1. I think LB would be my choice largely because they just have such a different level of expectation within this defense it ALL runs through them. For example last year when it was clear that the defense couldn't cope with the loss of DTY...that's not going to be the deal with this bunch, IMO.
2. And yes, I'd expect the play to grow considerably to forget that Washington and Graham should have been doing more already anyway. What happens at safety, to me, will tell the story of the 2022 defense. I think the rest is talented enough to be solid but they need those guys to figure it out.
