Caleb Williams Enters Portal

[CTOkie]

Aside from the wishful thinking and wishful hoping we are doing these days, I believe that we should view 2022 as a season of transition and one that will be a mix of good and not-so-good.
OU's best defenders are gone (Bonitto, Winfrey, Thomas, Yell, Asamoah, Broiles), 2 offensive linemen are gone (and what remains will need to improve a lot), RB Kennedy Brooks is gone, receivers Haselwood, Mario Williams, Stogner, Woods are gone, the center position needs upgrading (or Raym stepping up to solidify the position) and a new kicking specialist needs to be found to replace Brkic......and a new QB arrives.
Yes, there's talent here to conceivably win 10 or more games, but to play at a high level it must become actualized quickly.
I see Nebraska, Texas, West Virginia, OSU and Baylor as the toughest games, but I like having to play two "dwarfs" (UTEP and Kent State) to open the season to give OU the opportunity to develop players and to get them more familiar with each other.

 

[Belldozer1]

I still believe OL is and should be priority one. Lots of projects with the existing ones. Chris Murray probably the strongest of the returning ones. I am very concerned about the center position candidates. Raym had to many opposing DL pushing him around.

This really is a priority imo too. If you look at the stats last year between Rattler and Williams, Rattler completed almost 75% and Williams completed almost 65%. I realize Willimas took more snaps. What really set the 2 apart? To me, it was Wiliams ability to avoid the rush more times than Rattler could. Rattler didn't just regress for no reason, most of his regression imo was due to poor scheme and Oline play and being under pressure and not having the ability to get out of it. Williams on the other hand was able to get out situations that Rattler would have taken the sack on. It wasn't like the Oline all of a sudden got better. Scrambling opens up a whole other dimension. Granted the Texas game had some passes from Williams that were sent up on a prayer but him being able to scramble opened up passes that just weren't there for Rattler.

Another thing that I could not understand about Riley especially when Rattler was struggling was his reluctance for whatever to go with what got him recognized in the first place, and one of his trademarks, an uptempo offense. For whatever reason we damn near were in a huddle all year, even Herbstreit mentioned during one of our broadcast how Riley's offense had changed. Anyway, with Lebby we'll be using tempo again which I think is great plus Gabriel can move around a little bit too so that should help. I think we'll be ok. There, now I feel better

 

[LVPack]

Lincoln Riley tweet raises expectations for USC on Caleb Williams

Lincoln Riley tweeted the Fight On emoji early Sunday afternoon. When the head coach tweets something, everyone can do the math. Expectations are clear.

trojanswire.usatoday.com

 

[Belldozer1]

Ikard and Lehman reported that Caleb has moved all his stuff out, he gone

 

[Soonerborn59]

Ikard and Lehman reported that Caleb has moved all his stuff out, he gone

Good because he has carried on this drama way to long. Hopefully the new coaching staff directed him to the door in the process.

 

[frou]

Don't know if true but read that his scholly was gone and Joe C. told him to get out basically. Twitter says a lot of things so,,,,?

 

[Belldozer1]

Well I have to admit Caleb and his father played this whole thing out to his fullest benefit. I was hoping we’d at least get Dart out of the deal.

 

[Scottsdale.Sooner]

Don't know if true but read that his scholly was gone and Joe C. told him to get out basically. Twitter says a lot of things so,,,,?

Word has it that after the meeting last week it was decided that Caleb's scholly would be withdrawn. Carl/Caleb were politely advised on Thurs/Fri. I was told that the Williams tone in the meeting was for Caleb to "possibly" stay at OU but Joe/Brent determined it was not in the best interest of OU football program or the locker room. The exodus started on Saturday.

 

[JConXtsy]

Ikard and Lehman reported that Caleb has moved all his stuff out, he gone

See ya!

 

[Senior Sooner]

Word has it that after the meeting last week it was decided that Caleb's scholly would be withdrawn. Carl/Caleb were politely advised on Thurs/Fri. I was told that the Williams tone in the meeting was for Caleb to "possibly" stay at OU but Joe/Brent determined it was not in the best interest of OU football program or the locker room. The exodus started on Saturday.

There were numerous posts, with pix, of Carl, (allegedly) on campus, (allegedly) loading up 2 box vans with Caleb's belongings, (allegedly) all over Facebook, on Saturday. I tried to find one, to copy, and none were to be found, today...

 

[AVeritas]

I see Nebraska, Texas, West Virginia, OSU and Baylor as the toughest games, but I like having to play two "dwarfs" (UTEP and Kent State) to open the season to give OU the opportunity to develop players and to get them more familiar with each other.

Your first conference game may be your biggest test.

 

[Belldozer1]

There were numerous posts, with pix, of Carl, (allegedly) on campus, (allegedly) loading up 2 box vans with Caleb's belongings, (allegedly) all over Facebook, on Saturday. I tried to find one, to copy, and none were to be found, today...

 

[Senior Sooner]

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Belldozer...Thanks for stepping in when I started something I couldn't finish!

 

[Belldozer1]

Belldozer...Thanks for stepping in when I started something I couldn't finish!

No prob. If I was ol’ Carl I believe I would have arranged to have a dually pulling that gooseneck all the way to California. That single wheel is sure squatting considering the majority of the payload is over the trailer axles.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

Word has it that after the meeting last week it was decided that Caleb's scholly would be withdrawn. Carl/Caleb were politely advised on Thurs/Fri. I was told that the Williams tone in the meeting was for Caleb to "possibly" stay at OU but Joe/Brent determined it was not in the best interest of OU football program or the locker room. The exodus started on Saturday.

I hope that is absolutely true. Go get your NIL money but do not hold the program and your teammates hostage.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

No prob. If I was ol’ Carl I believe I would have arranged to have a dually pulling that gooseneck all the way to California. That single wheel is sure squatting considering the majority of the payload is over the trailer axles.

Transmission won't last either. 😂

 

[Oklabama]

Transmission won't last either. 😂

I’m sure he bought a mechanical breakdown service contact on his vehicle when they cold called him. 😂

 

[Senior Sooner]

I hope that is absolutely true. Go get your NIL money but do not hold the program and your teammates hostage.

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No prob. If I was ol’ Carl I believe I would have arranged to have a dually pulling that gooseneck all the way to California. That single wheel is sure squatting considering the majority of the payload is over the trailer axles.

Based on Your Assessment of his 'Rig', Belldozer, I wish him Lots of Luck...Alllll BAD!

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

I’m sure he bought a mechanical breakdown service contact on his vehicle when they cold called him. 😂

I think they're just lookin for publicity. Either way, that little half ton pickup might not make it to I-40.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

I’m sure he bought a mechanical breakdown service contact on his vehicle when they cold called him. 😂

AAA!

 

[JConXtsy]

This thread has me rolling. I'm no saint, but I do my best to be good. Riley and Williams overstepped and made me spiteful. I'm dying laughing in this thread.

 

[OUSOONER67]

 

[Senior Sooner]

"JConXtsy, post:
This thread has me rolling. I'm no saint, but I do my best to be good. Riley and Williams overstepped and made me spiteful. I'm dying laughing in this thread.

Those are my feelings, exactly, JCon!!! I am actually surprised at myself for the thoughts I'm having about this Fiasco, then going so far as to putting some of them on paper. Even now, I'm holding back much of what I know, and believe! That's just not my style, but IMO, They've Earned Our Disrespect and Our Rants!

 

[CTOkie]

There were numerous posts, with pix, of Carl, (allegedly) on campus, (allegedly) loading up 2 box vans with Caleb's belongings, (allegedly) all over Facebook, on Saturday. I tried to find one, to copy, and none were to be found, today...

With Arnold's commitment yesterday, I believe it's likely that OU has moved on from Williams and Dart.

 

[CTOkie]

I also believe OU is very satisfied with what Evers will provide as QB depth....or maybe more.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

"JConXtsy, post:
This thread has me rolling. I'm no saint, but I do my best to be good. Riley and Williams overstepped and made me spiteful. I'm dying laughing in this thread.

Those are my feelings, exactly, JCon!!! I am actually surprised at myself for the thoughts I'm having about this Fiasco, then going so far as to putting some of them on paper. Even now, I'm holding back much of what I know, and believe! That's just not my style, but IMO, They've Earned Our Disrespect and Our Rants!

Maybe Riley and Williams can earn a trip to a bowl game.

 

[Oklabama]

Maybe Riley and Williams can earn a trip to a bowl game.

Maybe the Rose Bowl will invite them to come watch next year’s game.

 

[Belldozer1]

Dear Lord let this come true to put Lincoln Riley in a bind
https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/20...ad-wisconsin-badgers-football-transfer-portal

 

[JConXtsy]

Dear Lord let this come true to put Lincoln Riley in a bind
https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/20...ad-wisconsin-badgers-football-transfer-portal

I hope his decision to second shelf his education also leads to his retardation, and he continually regrets it for life as he gets hoodwinked by all of the educated slicksters that exist in this world and live by thieving money from idiots like him.

 

[loopafied68]

I hope his decision to second shelf his education also leads to his retardation, and he continually regrets it for life as he gets hoodwinked by all of the educated slicksters that exist in this world and live by thieving money from idiots like him.

You sure your not holding back a bit?😂

 

[JConXtsy]

You sure your not holding back a bit?😂

Haha, whoops. I have a one year old. He's very active. I think he got into my PC and wrote some nonsense under my moniker. 😉

 

[Belldozer1]

I hope his decision to second shelf his education also leads to his retardation, and he continually regrets it for life as he gets hoodwinked by all of the educated slicksters that exist in this world and live by thieving money from idiots like him.

Well at this point and with all of this drug out drama and suspense he and his father have created there is no way in hell he can live up to whatever expectations his actions are creating for himself. Whatever team he goes to is going to expect the 2nd coming and will be booing him if it doesn’t result in championships. No way this decision should take this long if you want to be accepted as a team player etc.

I do hope he doesn’t go to USC and I hope Riley burned a bridge with Dart. Dart should just go ahead and commit to Ole Miss and be done with it.

 

[OUnabomber]

Can you imagine if he ends up leaving OU for Wisconsin? Dumb move

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Long brutally cold winters up there in them parts.

 

[JConXtsy]

Can you imagine if he ends up leaving OU for Wisconsin? Dumb move

Maybe he should go be the Michigan backup and then barely get drafted into the NFL and become the next Tom Brady. Very likely trajectory going on here.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

Starting to wonder if Carl has helped Caleb burn more than just a Sooner bridge.

Him still not having announced, yet clearly being done at Oklahoma is a clear indication to me that they're still shopping or other programs are also saying "no thanks".

Seems like just yesterday Rattler was the big headed, bad teammate according to many.

 

[OUnabomber]

The longer this thing goes on the more I think he isn't going to USC. Seems like he would have already announced it if that was the case. Dude must be enjoying all this attention and doesn't want it to end.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

Starting to wonder if Carl has helped Caleb burn more than just a Sooner bridge.

Him still not having announced, yet clearly being done at Oklahoma is a clear indication to me that they're still shopping or other programs are also saying "no thanks".

Seems like just yesterday Rattler was the big headed, bad teammate according to many.

We took a bad hit with all the stars aligning with the prtal/nil bullshit. And coach at the center of it.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

I hope his decision to second shelf his education also leads to his retardation, and he continually regrets it for life as he gets hoodwinked by all of the educated slicksters that exist in this world and live by thieving money from idiots like him.

You lost me at education.

 

[bcsoonerfan]

We took a bad hit with all the stars aligning with the prtal/nil bullshit. And coach at the center of it.

I still think if Lincoln brought Caleb in with package plays and quit calling long developing plays everything goes different and Rattler is either headed to the NFL or is our no brainer starter next season.