UPDATE: 1:10p - OK, I won't say that I have the full story but have spoken to a few people in regard to the Anthony Evans situation and can clarify a few things.
First of all it does sound like Oklahoma was aware of this trip upcoming and my initial impression is that no one is overly concerned about it at this point. Evans has always remained in good contact with Oklahoma's staff and has built a good bond with not only L'Damian Washington but Jeff Lebby, Jay Valai, and Brent Venables.
I also do not get the feeling that they are going to simply walk away from him or anything like that. They are in his recruitment and are going to fight but obviously they have to keep other wide receiver options open and available.
The thing to remember with this is is Evans, who is a military kid that has moved around a bit, has some strong connections to Georgia and it sounds like he just would like to get back and see a game.
I know this isn't going to put everyone's worries to bed or anything but just want to provide a bit more context for the situation. And yes, I'll keep searching for more.
ORIGINAL: Guys have spoken to a few sources and keep hearing the same thing in regard to sophomore safety Billy Bowman - it's going to be about practice this week. Obviously we all know he's out there practicing with the team but it's just going to be how he reacts to it and how his body responds. If it goes well, hitting the field this week is very possible.
What was made clear is that he has impressed everyone with how quickly he has come back but there's concern, as Brent Venables put some voice to yesterday during his meeting with the media, that he may be coming back too soon as I think Baylor on Nov. 5 was the initial expectation.
Just kind of wanted to pass along what I'm hearing at this point.
First of all it does sound like Oklahoma was aware of this trip upcoming and my initial impression is that no one is overly concerned about it at this point. Evans has always remained in good contact with Oklahoma's staff and has built a good bond with not only L'Damian Washington but Jeff Lebby, Jay Valai, and Brent Venables.
I also do not get the feeling that they are going to simply walk away from him or anything like that. They are in his recruitment and are going to fight but obviously they have to keep other wide receiver options open and available.
The thing to remember with this is is Evans, who is a military kid that has moved around a bit, has some strong connections to Georgia and it sounds like he just would like to get back and see a game.
I know this isn't going to put everyone's worries to bed or anything but just want to provide a bit more context for the situation. And yes, I'll keep searching for more.
ORIGINAL: Guys have spoken to a few sources and keep hearing the same thing in regard to sophomore safety Billy Bowman - it's going to be about practice this week. Obviously we all know he's out there practicing with the team but it's just going to be how he reacts to it and how his body responds. If it goes well, hitting the field this week is very possible.
What was made clear is that he has impressed everyone with how quickly he has come back but there's concern, as Brent Venables put some voice to yesterday during his meeting with the media, that he may be coming back too soon as I think Baylor on Nov. 5 was the initial expectation.
Just kind of wanted to pass along what I'm hearing at this point.
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