Jackson Arnold

[CTOkie]

Watching Arnold perform against Allen now. He's playing like a man among boys in picking apart and running against a good Allen team.
I believe that the recruitment of him is OU's greatest recruiting story considering the turmoil after last year with Riley's poaching OU's roster and commitment list, and the transfers and NFL exits.
There was not the upheaval of OU's program when Mildren, Sims, Peterson or any other great talent was recruited.... not even with the Kerry Jackson scandal in 1972 that put OU on a three-year probation.
Clearly, Arnold won't redshirt. Not with his level of talent.
If Gabriel returns, I see it as a pleasant problem for OU even if Gabriel improves to a higher level of performance.
But Arnold represents the future of OU football as OU readies itself for SEC play and getting away from fielding weak defenses.
So much now is riding on Venables and his staff to acclimate themselves better with the current roster and have to it get better the remainder of 2022. There's still much to play for, bowl or no bowl.

 

[coeSooner81]

He had a great game, now this isnt the typical Allen team of years past, but they were still 6-1 and Arnold owned them in the second half. Arnold is a stud and a must-keep for the offense. Kayden MacDonald (K-Mac) is a guy we need for defense. 6'3 320 and very athletic. This is the kid you build your defense around, Bated, Chavis, and BV should pull out all the stops to get this kid to Norman.

 

[Scottsdale.Sooner]

I am told that Arnold is OU's best recruiter at present. He is reported to be pulling out all stops to hold the current commits (Vasek) and talking to OU prospects. His value is going beyond the huddle.

 

[loopafied352]

Watching Arnold perform against Allen now. He's playing like a man among boys in picking apart and running against a good Allen team.
I believe that the recruitment of him is OU's greatest recruiting story considering the turmoil after last year with Riley's poaching OU's roster and commitment list, and the transfers and NFL exits.
There was not the upheaval of OU's program when Mildren, Sims, Peterson or any other great talent was recruited.... not even with the Kerry Jackson scandal in 1972 that put OU on a three-year probation.
Clearly, Arnold won't redshirt. Not with his level of talent.
If Gabriel returns, I see it as a pleasant problem for OU even if Gabriel improves to a higher level of performance.
But Arnold represents the future of OU football as OU readies itself for SEC play and getting away from fielding weak defenses.
So much now is riding on Venables and his staff to acclimate themselves better with the current roster and have to it get better the remainder of 2022. There's still much to play for, bowl or no bowl.

Great thread CT. Love the positive info!

 

[Oklabama]

Watching Arnold perform against Allen now. He's playing like a man among boys in picking apart and running against a good Allen team.
I believe that the recruitment of him is OU's greatest recruiting story considering the turmoil after last year with Riley's poaching OU's roster and commitment list, and the transfers and NFL exits.
There was not the upheaval of OU's program when Mildren, Sims, Peterson or any other great talent was recruited.... not even with the Kerry Jackson scandal in 1972 that put OU on a three-year probation.
Clearly, Arnold won't redshirt. Not with his level of talent.
If Gabriel returns, I see it as a pleasant problem for OU even if Gabriel improves to a higher level of performance.
But Arnold represents the future of OU football as OU readies itself for SEC play and getting away from fielding weak defenses.
So much now is riding on Venables and his staff to acclimate themselves better with the current roster and have to it get better the remainder of 2022. There's still much to play for, bowl or no bowl.

I’ve never seen Arnold play. Who does he remind you of, CT?

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

‘He’s just special’: 5-star Jackson Arnold leads Denton Guyer in blowout win over Allen

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[CTOkie]

I’ve never seen Arnold play. Who does he remind you of, CT?

A taller, more mature Mayfield.... in my opinion of course.

 

[LAY THE WOODY]

A taller, more mature Mayfield.... in my opinion of course.

And he balls just like Baker. A better version imo. Dang almighty we're in good hands. 😁