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AMP: Big visit weekend at Notre Dame
October 16, 2009 by
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This weekend is Notre Dame's chance to show a stellar list of recruits that they can beat the Trojans, something Ohio State and California failed to do earlier this season with similar star-studded lists of top recruits on hand. The Irish are hosting at least 12 uncommitted players...
Lewis has learned from mistake of '08
October 16, 2009 by
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You'd think the slate would be swiped clean. You'd think the past was the past.
But when players and coaches were asked if any jokes were made about Travis Lewis' near comedic personal foul calls against Colt McCoy in last year's Red River Shootout, no smiles were...
Franks good for a big play in big games
October 16, 2009 by
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If Sooner fans are looking for one potential gamebreaker on Saturday, it might be defensive back Dominique Franks. Franks has a knack for making big plays in the Sooner secondary and now he's adding big plays as a punt returner. Franks talked this week about the challenge of taking...
Williams ready for his final RRR
October 15, 2009 by
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Trent Williams gets set for his final Red River Rivalry on Saturday. As a four-year starter, Williams has seen plenty of ups in downs during his Cotton Bowl battles, but he's looking to go out as a winner during his last battle in Dallas. Williams talked about the importance of...
Thompson Learning from an All-American
October 15, 2009 by
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So far SoonerScoop.com has caught up with each of Oklahoma's offensive line commitments who were on campus and all talked about how great it was to get to know their future linemates. Only one though got a bit more into the group dynamics, not surprisingly that player is Pflugerville...
Shead Brings a Winning Way
October 15, 2009 by
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In the world of sports, it's a wide spread belief that some athletes just have the knack for winning, wherever they go success seems to follow. Oklahoma fans certainly hope that the success long-time commitment Adam Shead of Cedar Hill, Texas has enjoyed will follow him to Norma
Whispers: UCLA could pull some surprises
October 15, 2009 by
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Two major programs seem to be heading in opposite directions in recruiting. UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel has his team poised to make a run at a top-15 class, while beleaguered Bobby Bowden could struggle to keep Florida State in the recruiting top 25. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell breaks...
From the Road: Safeties steal the show
October 15, 2009 by
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Milledgeville (Ga.) Georgia Military College safety Jakar Hamilton showed the skills last week that make him one of the top junior college prospects in the nation. Hamilton is one of 14 safety prospects in the 2010 class that Rivals.com's analysts were able to scout in game action last week
Woods Ready to Contribute
October 15, 2009 by
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Austin Woods most certainly enjoyed his official visit to Oklahoma during the Baylor weekend but the visit and his time spent with fellow commitments Bronson Irwin, Adam Shead, Tyrus Thompson and recent commitment Daryl Wililams became the second story of the trip. While Woods had...
Glidden and Farrow Combine Talents
October 15, 2009 by
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MUSTANG, Okla. - For much of this decade Mustang has become known as one of the state's most high-flying passing attacks but last season the team took a turn towards a more run-heavy attack. With the off-season addition of transfer Daniel Farrow it seemed the Broncos could be more...
Texas OL heading to the Big Ten
October 14, 2009 by
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Perhaps one of the bigger sleepers in the state of Texas is Cedar Hill (Texas) High School offensive lineman Josh Allen. One team has known about him all along. Minnesota was the first team to offer him and through mid-October is still the only team to offer him. On Wednesday, Allen...
Irwin Leads the Way for Sooner Commits
October 14, 2009 by
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While Mustang, Okla. four-star offensive tackle Bronson Irwin may have had a host during his official visit to Norman last weekend he may as well have served as host for the four other offensive line official visitors. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive lineman during his life has spent...
Murray returns to RRR a playmaker
October 14, 2009 by
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Demarco Murray is one player on the Sooner roster who already has his highlight reel moment in the Red River Rivalry. Two years ago, Murray hurdled over Texas defenders and sprinted his way to history. That was also the last time the Sooners were able to mount a successful running...
Hoop commitments love their official visits
October 14, 2009 by
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This past weekend, Florida State hosted two of their basketball commitments in the 2010 class for official visits. Four-star guard Ian Miller from Charlotte (NC) United Faith and four-star forward Okaro White from Clearwater (FL) had a great time on their official visits. They talked...
Three-star RB considers official visits
October 14, 2009 by
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Three-star running back C.J. Frederick out of Benson (N.C.) West Johnston is starting to consider official visits. Who does the 5-foot-9, 188-pounder have in mind for trips in the near futur
Talent in the Unlikeliest of places
October 14, 2009 by
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Choctaw, Okla. - Coach Bill Bays may not have been there for all of them but as a second-year coach he is well aware his Choctaw Yellow Jackets have gone through many tough seasons through the years. However, he also knows that his team possesses some talent, none more noted than defensive...
Senior Matt Clapp has learned to respect OU-TX
October 14, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma run game has been capable in the early going in 2009. But consistently in short-yardage situations is still a work in progress. That will have to change is the Sooners hope to find success inside the redzone against the Texas Longhorns this week. One of the biggest factors...
Whispers: Turner's recruitment takes shape
October 13, 2009 by
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The recruitment of 2011 four-star point guard Josiah Turner is beginning to take shape. After a summer decommitment from Arizona State, Turner has several visits scheduled over the next few weeks and is forming a list of schools he is most interested in. Rivals.com's Jerry Meyer...
Sooner Hot 11: Baylor
October 13, 2009 by
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The Sooner Hot 11 is a SoonerScoop.com ranking, compiled by associated editor Josh McCuistion, of the previous Saturday's top performers and in Oklahoma's 33-7 victory over Baylor there were more than eleven players worthy of recognition. It seems that this week a pair of Oklahoma...
Miller's next challenge: Texas
October 13, 2009 by
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For Dejuan Miller, his time in the OU spotlight has never been brighter after breaking through last weekend against Baylor and making his first major contribution as a wide receiver for Sam Bradford. That spotlight continues to burn brighter as Miller gets set to reprise his role against...
From the Road: Offense for Cadogan?
October 12, 2009 by
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Cherry Hill (N.J.) Camden Catholic TE/DE Sherard Cadogan is in the middle of taking his official visits to get a closer look at his potential colleges, but he was in action with his team on Friday night and Rivals.com was able to get another good look at what kind of player one of...
Stills has skills
October 12, 2009 by
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Four-star wide receiver Kenny Stills (6-2, 175, 4.4) from Carlsbad (Calif.) La Costa Canyon is a man of many skills. During his bye week, he turned in his uniform for a microphone and did some sports commentary on a local San Diego news program
Broyles could return for OU-TX
October 12, 2009 by
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With disastrous news hitting OU in waves throughout the early part of the 2009 season, Sam Bradford's return sparked a bit of a resurgence in the morale of the Sooner faithful last Saturday.
Could the OU program be struck with more good news this week concerning the return of Ryan Broyles
PHOTOS: Scoreboard Gets a Workout
October 12, 2009 by
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MUSTANG, Okla. - Few players in the state over the past year and a half have grabbed more excitement than Mustang Bronco junior wide receiver David Glidden. On Friday night it was Glidden and new partner in crime Daniel Farrow that were a big part of Mustang lighting up the scoreboard...
Sooners Offer First JUCO Lineman
October 12, 2009 by
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Few positions have been more of a success in Oklahoma's 2010 recruiting class than offensive line. After picking up their fifth commitment on Sunday morning it seems Oklahoma feels a junior college prospect may be just what they need to round out the group. Could that prospect...
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