How have recruits taken the news?
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I would like to believe the recruits see this as a sign that OU is trying to improve defensively and to provide a great opportunity for these recruits to help OU reestablish its defensive presence.
Agreed and you can bet the phones will be hot this week contacting defensive recruits.
I think the recruits should see this move as a positive as well. Mike really hasn't brought anything to the table since his return anyway.
What about that beatdown we administered to the 0-5 Bruins?
They are 0-5 for a reason. Of course the only team that gave up more points to them this season so far is Washington. They scored 24 against Washington and 21 against us.
Mike's dismissal is not the problem with recruits. It's always been the negative coach postings on the Scoop that will eventually cause the recruits to look elsewhere. That's what I've always been told here.
Could I have been misled?
Could I have been misled?
Pretty sure JCon was being facetious.
Mike's dismissal is not the problem with recruits. It's always been the negative coach postings on the Scoop that will eventually cause the recruits to look elsewhere. That's what I've always been told here.
Could I have been misled?
Watch it, fortworth4ou2.
Yes.Mike's dismissal is not the problem with recruits. It's always been the negative coach postings on the Scoop that will eventually cause the recruits to look elsewhere. That's what I've always been told here.
Could I have been misled?
Yeah I was told recently that my posts about Mike can cost us recruits.
I am pretty sure my posts about the Defense the past few yrs have cost OU at least 10 Five Star Defensive Recruits, at least 2 National Titles, at least 4 injuries and the Joe Mixon incident.
I really need to be more careful what I type.
I am pretty sure my posts about the Defense the past few yrs have cost OU at least 10 Five Star Defensive Recruits, at least 2 National Titles, at least 4 injuries and the Joe Mixon incident.
I really need to be more careful what I type.
Mike's dismissal is not the problem with recruits. It's always been the negative coach postings on the Scoop that will eventually cause the recruits to look elsewhere. That's what I've always been told here.
Could I have been misled?
Didn't you know, we were the only ones that knew the super secret about OU and the defense?
I have been told by a high school coach in Texas (my nephew) that it is what the coaches and players say that influences recruits....not a bunch of frustrated old deplorable white guys suffering from "toxic masculinity" (the newest feminist condemnation).Yeah I was told recently that my posts about Mike can cost us recruits.
I am pretty sure my posts about the Defense the past few yrs have cost OU at least 10 Five Star Defensive Recruits, at least 2 National Titles, at least 4 injuries and the Joe Mixon incident.
I really need to be more careful what I type.
Yeah I was told recently that my posts about Mike can cost us recruits.
I am pretty sure my posts about the Defense the past few yrs have cost OU at least 10 Five Star Defensive Recruits, at least 2 National Titles, at least 4 injuries and the Joe Mixon incident.
I really need to be more careful what I type.
You’re clueless, 67. As is all the rest of us members of the peanut gallery!
LOLIt happened with Heupel. It happened with Mike. It'll happen with the next coach deserving of being sent out to pasture.
And when it does, the head coach will once again state that it had nothing to do with pressure from the fans and everything to do with performance. Even so, we can't possibly know what we're talking about when we are critical of these poor performers. We just get lucky from time to time.
And when it does, the head coach will once again state that it had nothing to do with pressure from the fans and everything to do with performance. Even so, we can't possibly know what we're talking about when we are critical of these poor performers. We just get lucky from time to time.
All I can say is that we are a bunch of choirboys when it comes to the stuff you see on twitter. No offense Grande Dame. Hell, every time Lincoln made a post, up until yesterday, there would be dozens of responses that simply said Fire Mike Stoops. So I'm blaming the loss of all the recruits on the evil tweeters..... and giving THEM credit for what happened yesterday. No excuse for a flyover state to only have a 5th ranked recruiting class.
No excuse for a flyover state to only have a 5th ranked recruiting class.Damn, that’s me on the far right side of the first row. Woohoo. I made the big time. LMAO
From what's been reported so far, all committed defensive recruits are still committed and on board. Things could change of course w/ one or two based on who they bring in. But so far all is good.
Mike's dismissal is not the problem with recruits. It's always been the negative coach postings on the Scoop that will eventually cause the recruits to look elsewhere. That's what I've always been told here.
Could I have been misled?
I just hope that the recruits haven't watched ESPN, follow Lincoln Riley on twitter, well I think you get the point.
BTW, recruits... if you are reading this board, OU was here before Mike Stoops showed up.
I have always wanted to be an evil Twitter-Er. But did not have a troll bone in my body.
Come join the new Sooner wave defensive recruits. You CAN make a difference and not deal with confusion and frustration. Bring it !!
Come join the new Sooner wave defensive recruits. You CAN make a difference and not deal with confusion and frustration. Bring it !!
Good to hear.
And if a current commitment de-commits between now and February, it may have nothing to do with coaching changes and definitely not what is discussed on a message board.
Personally if I were a Recruit and have seen Mikes Defense over the years and told OU thanks but no thanks recently, I would be taking a harder look now that OU and Lincoln are stepping up to make that side of the ball just as important as the Offensive side. That has to appeal to most Defensive Recruits I would think rather than make them not want to come. They are not blind, they know how bad it had become.
Just my 2 peanuts worth.
Just my 2 peanuts worth.
Personally if I were a Recruit and have seen Mikes Defense over the years and told OU thanks but no thanks recently, I would be taking a harder look now that OU and Lincoln are stepping up to make that side of the ball just as important as the Offensive side. That has to appeal to most Defensive Recruits I would think rather than make them not want to come. They are not blind, they know how bad it had become.
Just my 2 peanuts worth.
I agree, 67, and add my 2 cents. but we still can't buy a cup of coffee with that! By-the-Way, It had to make you feel good that your ultimatum to divorce the board swayed the Talking Heads and the Suits, and brought down the 'House of Stoops'! Deal Breaker...Perfect Timing! Thank You!
I just heard on The Animal this evening that Mike said in the post game conference that, "it was like they always knew what we were doing."
They went on to say that they've heard this very same thing from many coaches within the Big XII... That Mike was extremely predictable.
They went on to say that they've heard this very same thing from many coaches within the Big XII... That Mike was extremely predictable.
I would think that what happens from here on out would influence recruits more than anything that has happened in the recent past. If Murray and Perkins and defense as a whole come out swinging for the remainder of the season then we will see an upswing in recruiting. Improved statistics and fighting spirit is good sales material.
That's the VERY THING you want to avoid. Do what they DON'T EXPECT! It's like Ping Pong: "Hit 'em where they ain't" [/SMQB]
If you follow the right people, you can stay up to date on all sorts of topics. I don't tweet much, but I do check my feed a couple of times a day.
Reminds me of THIS, opk...
I'm not looking for Anger, in the D, but I would Realllllly Like to see some Fire in their Bellies!!! Too much Vanilla Pudding!
Just breezing through some of the twitter accounts, all is good
https://twitter.com/khicks71467
Kelvin Hicks@khicks71467 Oct 8
Still
% Committed to @OU_Football. @harcus_micks @LincolnRiley @CoachThibbs @RuffinMcNeill @BrandonDrumm247 @RJ_Young @JLMcCuistion
if you hit his twitter page, give him a vote for the Under Armour Game
https://twitter.com/khicks71467
Kelvin Hicks@khicks71467 Oct 8
Still
if you hit his twitter page, give him a vote for the Under Armour Game
I agree, 67, and add my 2 cents. but we still can't buy a cup of coffee with that! By-the-Way, It had to make you feel good that your ultimatum to divorce the board swayed the Talking Heads and the Suits, and brought down the 'House of Stoops'! Deal Breaker...Perfect Timing! Thank You!
Ha ha SS! I guess the cats out of the bag now!
Who would have thought my Ultimatum and your Letter would bring about change? I have been told iasooner put in a Phone Call or two.
Never underestimate the power of the Peanut Gallery! Lol
I have to give credit where credit is due, Plaino set the whole thing in motion.
How have recruits taken the news?
I don't think they knew, until you posted in this forum. Apparently we are the only ones that know and they only follow this forum. So keep it super secret and they will never have any idea.
I don't think they knew, until you posted in this forum. Apparently we are the only ones that know and they only follow this forum. So keep it super secret and they will never have any idea.
Agree, 67...Plaino was DEFINITELY The Tipping Point!Ha ha SS! I guess the cats out of the bag now!
Who would have thought my Ultimatum and your Letter would bring about change? I have been told iasooner put in a Phone Call or two.
Never underestimate the power of the Peanut Gallery! Lol
I have to give credit where credit is due, Plaino set the whole thing in motion.
