2007 Football Signing Day

[Rhino]

Official site (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=785441) / Rivals (http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2007&School=57) / Scout (http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=146&p=9&c=8&yr=2007)

I'm going to keep track of the official list since it's, you know...official.

Signed LOI: (*indicates player already on campus)
* Phil Loadholt (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) OL Fountain, Colo.
* Mike Reed (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) LB Vero Beach, Fla.
* Austin Box (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) LB Enid, Okla.
* Kody Cooke (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) OL Enid, Okla.
* Keith Nichol (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) QB Lowell, Mich.
7:21 a.m. Jimmy Stevens (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) K Oklahoma City, Okla.
7:44 a.m. Corey Wilson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) WR Carrollton, Texas
7:47 a.m. Sam Proctor (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) ATH/S Pearland, Texas
8:24 a.m. Jason Hannan (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) OL Waxahachie, Texas
8:49 a.m. Alex Williams (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) OL New Orleans, La.
8:54 a.m. Tyler Stradford (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) WR New Orleans, La.
8:56 a.m. Jamell Fleming (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) CB Arlington, Texas
9:08 a.m. Donald Stephenson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) OL Blue Springs, Mo.
9:12 a.m. Jontae Bumpus (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) DE Muskogee, Okla.
9:51 a.m. Londell Taylor (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) ATH Vian, Okla.
10:32 a.m. Ryan Broyles (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) WR Norman, Okla.
11:43 a.m. David Anderson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) DE Lawton, Okla.
11:48 a.m. Desmond Jackson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) S Seguin, Texas
12:19 p.m. Travis Lewis (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) LB San Antonio, Texas
2:00 p.m. Frank Alexander (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304) DE Baton Rouge, La.

Watch Coach Stoops Press Conference Live at 3 p.m. (http://www.soonersports.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300)

[Octavian]

awesomeness

[Boomer.....]

:pop:

[fwsooner22]

Perfect.....Thanks Rhino

[Octavian]

I'll feel better when we get the sig from Lewis

[Rhino]

I'll try to do a profile of each recruit throughout the day.

Phil Loadholt (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Offensive tackle
6'9", 360 lbs., 5.3
Fountain, Colo. > Garden City (KS) Garden City C.C.

Originally an LSU commit last year. Couldn't qualify under SEC rules (ala Lance Mitchell), went back to Garden City for one more semester, then signed with us. The biggest player in the history of Oklahoma football. Projected to be in the mix at one of the tackle slots.

• Rivals.com Junior College Top 100 2007 (20)

A three-sport star at Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Colorado ... Lettered in football (defensive end, tight end), basketball (center) and track and field (shot put) ... In 2004, averaged double figures in points and rebounds on the court, helping his team to the state tournament ... Measured wingspan of 88 inches ... Bench presses 315 pounds ... Coached by Bob Larson ... Born Jan. 21, 1986.

Quotables:

"I like the contact in football. I like throwing bodies around."
Other schools considered:
LSU, Colorado

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[okienole3]

http://www.newsok.com/article/3009944/

Broyles not signing until 3:30pm.

I say he goes out of state.

[Collier11]

Rhino...have you heard anything about any potential surprise commits? I heard that on OU's official list there are two more places for names than people we actually have committed at this point???

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Good stuff, thanks Rhino!!!

[Collier11]

also...a guy on one of the message boards said that soonersports is showing that Ryan Broyles has now signed with OU??? Can anyone confirm this?

[Rhino]

Yup.

[OSUAggie]

yah; he's a Sooner

[Collier11]

I know I am in the minority here but I felt bad for the guy. Lifelong Sooner who thought he was going to get snubbed so he gave his word to gundy then didnt want to go back on his word but knew he wouldnt be happy. I hope he is finally at peace!!

[Rhino]

Mike Reed (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Inside linebacker
6'4", 245 lbs., 4.5
Vero Beach, FL > Marysville (CA) Yuba C.C.

Earliest recruit. Hard-hitter. Projected starter at MLB next year.

• Rivals.com Junior College Top 100 2007 (2)

In 2006, Reed was Defensive MVP of the Conference, as well as earning All-State Honors. In 2005, he received All-Conference honors. Recorded 78 tackles (37 solo), 1.5 sacks, 6 TFL, 1 FF his sophomore year at Yuba.

Quotables:

"He's our best guy by far," Yuba defensive coordinator Tomas Rodriguez said. "We were sending out some highlight tapes of Mike, and we got a lot of great response. It didn't take Oklahoma too long after they got the tape to get on him and offer him. There are going to be a lot of disappointed coaches call over the next few weeks to find out that Mike's already off the board.

"He's definitely the type of player you see playing at Oklahoma. He is Oklahoma good."

"He has great speed for his size," Rodriguez said of Reed, who has a 4.5-second time in the 40-yard dash.

"We went down to Fresno State to work with their coaches this spring and they saw film on him and fell in love with him right away. He just blows up everything. Somebody comes across his face and he destroys it." Other schools considered:
Fresno State

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[Collier11]

Now all of the sudden if we pull in Alexander and Lewis we are looking pretty good, possibly top 10-15

[OSUAggie]

I know I am in the minority here but I felt bad for the guy. Lifelong Sooner who thought he was going to get snubbed so he gave his word to gundy then didnt want to go back on his word but knew he wouldnt be happy. I hope he is finally at peace!!

A lot of people feel bad for him. It's just part of the recruiting process, especially with the way OSU and OU treat in-state kids. As long as OU can still get pretty much any kid they want in-state, this will never change. His case was just magnified since he was in Norman and obviously had a ton of pressure on him to go with the hometown team. I hope he does well and is able to see the field a lot in the future.

[fwsooner22]

I know I am in the minority here but I felt bad for the guy. Lifelong Sooner who thought he was going to get snubbed so he gave his word to gundy then didnt want to go back on his word but knew he wouldnt be happy. I hope he is finally at peace!!


Could not have said it better Collier.......Welcome to the family Ryan

[BoonesFarmSooner]

Great quote by Mike Reed's JUCO coach...


"He is Oklahoma good"

Pretty high praise!

[Octavian]

c'mon, Travis Lewis!

[Collier11]

Great quote by Mike Reed's JUCO coach...


"He is Oklahoma good"

Pretty high praise!


I guess that makes me....????.....hillsdale good!!! ;)

[Sooner_09]

According to an OU official, at 10:40 a.m., cornerback Ryan Broyles' signed letter of intent arrived at the OU football offices:
From staff reports

NORMAN — Guess whose fax just showed up at Oklahoma?

According to an OU official, at 10:40 a.m., cornerback Ryan Broyles' signed letter of intent arrived at the OU football offices

Broyles had orally committed to Oklahoma State, but had been waffling between OU and OSU in the past weeks.

More details to come later today

[Desert Sapper]

Loadholt looks like a man-mountain. I hope he's ready for Schmitty.

[Rhino]

Austin Box (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Outside linebacker
6'3", 220 lbs., 4.6
Enid (OK) Enid

Probably will play OLB, could also play at safety.

• No. 7 safety in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 46 player overall on Rivals Top 100 of 2007
• No. 3 outside linebacker in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 1 player overall in Oklahoma Top 30 (Rivals.com)

Enrolled at OU in January ... played quarterback, free-safety, running back and wide receiver while in high school ... completed 55% of passes (126-231) for 1,938 yards with 13 TD as a senior QB when he led his team to a runner-up finish in class 6A ... ran for 1,086 yards and 15 TD as a running back ... recorded 71 tackles and three interceptions on defense ... ran back 2 kickoffs for touchdowns ... senior team captain ... named Parade All-American ... named Defensive Player of the Year and all-state by The Daily Oklahoman ...all-state by Tulsa World ... named conference player of the year ... played in the US Army All-Star game ... MVP of the 2006 state American Legion tournament ... his teams won state American Legion crowns in 2005 and 2006 and a national championship ... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash ... parents: Craig and Gail Box ... his father played football at Northwestern Oklahoma State ... coached by Tom Cobble ... born Aug. 10, 1988.

Quotables:

“I thought the recruiting process was fun for a little while, but I just got tired of it. I knew in the back of my mind that OU was where I wanted to be,” said Box.
Other schools considered:
Kansas State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech

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[Octavian]

Travis Lewis is a Sooner!!

:D

[Boomer.....]

Just heard. Great news!

[Rhino]

Kody Cooke (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Offensive guard/tackle
6'4", 315 lbs.
Enid (OK) Enid

Originally signed with Texas Tech.

• No. 83 offensive guard in the Nation (Scout.com)
• No. 14 overall player in Oklahoma Top 30 (Rivals.com)
• No. 54 offensive guard in the country (Rivals.com)

Enrolled at OU in January ... had a blocking rate of 89 percent his senior year ... team captain as a senior ... named first-team all-state by The Oklahoman and Tulsa World ... co-offensive linemen of the year in Oklahoma district 6A-3 ... helped lead the Plainsmen to a runner-up finish in class 6A in his senior year ... named offensive player of the year by his team ... National Honor Society member ... parents: Kent and Angie Cooke ... coached by Tom Cobble ... born June 17, 1989.

Quotables:

I’ve grown up watching OU games and I can’t even count how many OU games I’ve been to.
Other schools considered:
Texas Tech, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Wyoming, Tulsa

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[Common sense ref]

Travis Lewis is a Sooner!!

:D Why is he not listed in Soonesports as signed?

[Octavian]

Why is he not listed in Soonesports as signed?


I dunno....In his interview he and his HS coach said his paper work was completed and in.


He sounded like a sharp guy and was pretty excited about his future at OU

[Rhino]

Keith Nichol (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Quarterback
6'2", 180 lbs., 4.68
Lowell (MI) Lowell

Originally signed with Michigan State. Expected to be in the QB mix this spring.

• No. 4 in Michigan’s Top 30 of 2007 (Rivals.com)
• No. 6 dual-threat QB in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 22 quarterback in the nation (Scout.com)

Enrolled at OU in January ... threw for 2,225 yards for 31 touchdowns (118-185) and ran for 1,075 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... had two interceptions from his cornerback position ... accounted for 9,650 yards and 134 touchdowns in three years as a starter ... passed for 6,550 yards and 76 touchdowns while rushing for 3,100 yards and 58 TD ... two-time Associated Press Class “A” Player of the Year... two-time first-team Associated Press All-State ... three-time all-state in Michigan’s largest class ... three-time Grand Rapids Press all-area ... Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior ... Elite 11 selection ... named to the Detroit News "Dream Team" ... led team to a state title as a sophomore ... career record of 34-3 ... runs a 4.68 40-yard dash ... coached by Noel Dean ... born Dec. 24, 1988 ... parents: Gary and Patrice Nichol.

Quotables:

"I'm still trying to a find a weakness in his game. Intelligent, great work-ethic in the classroom, on the field and in the weight-room. Makes great decisions. Fantastic young man that I can't say enough great things about. I have small children and I can't get them around Keith enough." --Noel Dean
Other schools considered:
Michigan State, Cincinnati, Iowa, Wisconsin

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[jk the sooner fan]

ok, so which true freshman can we expect to see on the field with significant playing time this year?

[Collier11]

Nichol is 50/50 IMO but since none of the other qb's have experience either, he will have a fair shot! I think proctor possibly as well as Hannan and Bumpus. Thats just my best guess

[Pfunk]

Travis is on

[SoonerShark]

I know I am in the minority here but I felt bad for the guy. Lifelong Sooner who thought he was going to get snubbed so he gave his word to gundy then didnt want to go back on his word but knew he wouldnt be happy. I hope he is finally at peace!!

I won't admit this to anybody else, but a kid should go where he will be happiest. If other teams appreciate our local kids more, that is our problem. I am glad Broyles is staying in Norman, but sometimes a Wes Welker fulfills himself better elsewhere since he would have gotten fewer touches here.

[Collier11]

scout is reporting that Alexander has signed with OU!!??

[Desert Sapper]

Box. I don't know where on the field (maybe at Roy), but the kid looks super-athletic on film and he's got great instincts on defense. He finds the ball and attacks it. I think he sees the field as a true freshman. Maybe he won't start, but he'll play.

Nichol might be the man at QB, though it's too early to tell.

[soonerndn]

Scout shows that all recruits have signed.

[Rhino]

Jimmy Stevens (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Kicker
5'6", 170 lbs.
Oklahoma City (OK) Heritage Hall

Will redshirt this fall to learn under Hartley.

• No. 13 kicker in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 13 player overall in Oklahoma Top 30 (Rivals.com)
• No. 11 kicker in the country (Scout.com)

His 50 career field goals (50-77) broke the national record total by a high school kicker... scored 18 total points in a single game as a junior ... connected on a string of 125 consecutive extra points ... career-long field goal of 52 yards as a senior ... went 10-25 as a senior, with most of his misses coming beyond 50 yards ... tied national single-season record with 22 field goals as a junior ... also punted for a 33-yard average ... named first-team all-state kicker by Tulsa World, and first-team punter by The Oklahoman ... Parade All-America first-team ... first-team All-USA by USA Today ... selected to inaugural East Meets West All-American football game ... all-state selection by Oklahoma Coaches Association ... runs a 40-yard dash in 4.6 sec ... coached by Andy Bogert ... parents: Jim and Colleen Stevens ... born June 16, 1989.

Quotables:

"We get inside 40 yards and I don't think twice," coach Andy Bogert said. "He is just a weapon. I've been a coach for 20 years and I've never seen anything like it."
Other schools considered:
None.

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[Rhino]

Corey Wilson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Wide Receiver
6'0", 186 lbs., 4.47
Carrollton (TX) Creekview

Younger brother of former Sooner wide receiver Travis Wilson.

• No. 42 receiver in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 34 wide receiver in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 23 overall player in Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com)

Rushed 31 times for 234 yards and three touchdowns as a senior ... caught 18 passes for 343 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 20 yards per catch ... rushed 31 times for three touchdowns as a running back ... also was the team’s punt and kick-off returner ... awarded all-district honors at wide receiver after senior year ... named special teams player of the year in his district ... bench presses 240 and squats 350 pounds ... runs a 4.47 40-yard dash ... coached by Gary Childress ... parents: Charles and Wendy Wilson ... born Oct. 5, 1988.

Quotables:

"They think I can help stretch the field like he (Malcolm Kelly) did," Wilson said. "They talk to me about watching the return men and that they would like to try me out there."
Other schools considered:
Arizona State, Colorado State, Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Texas Tech

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[jk the sooner fan]

i saw corey at the gas station a week ago, kid lives around the corner from me

[SoonerStormchaser]

Ok...forgive me for asking the stupid question...but is Alexander related to Ru?

[Rook65]

scout is reporting that Alexander has signed with OU!!??

That is great news.

[Widescreen]

i saw corey at the gas station a week ago, kid lives around the corner from me
Did you put on the hard sell and tell him all about OU?

;)

[jk the sooner fan]

dude, he came in to the gas pumps with a #4 OU front license plates, and OU stickers all over the back.....nothing needed to be said! :)

[Rhino]

Sam 'Hawk' Proctor (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Athlete/Safety
6'0", 202 lbs., 4.6
Pearland (TX)

• No. 35 athlete in the county (Rivals.com)
• No. 44 player overall in Texas Top 100 of 2007 (Rivals.com)

Ran 221 times for 1658 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... also completed 42 of 82 passes for 456 yards and four TD ... played on defense twice, both times recording a tackle ... helped lead his high school to the state semi-final in Texas class 5A ... senior team captain ... named offensive MVP by his teammates ... selected to play in the All-Greater Houston football game ... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash ... coached by Tony Heath ... parent: Yolanda Proctor ... born Sept. 5, 1988.

Quotables:

"He's a Roy Williams-type of player," Heath said. "He's that big safety that can move up to linebacker. He's so talented, strong and physical. He'll be a tremendous college player."

"He's one of the most unique kids that I've ever had," Heath said. "When he says he's going to work out this off-season, he will. He'll be out there for two-and-a-half hours running sprints. He's so mature. When you talk with him, it's like your talking with a 40-year-old man."Other schools considered:
LSU, Oklahoma State, Houston, Kansas

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[fwsooner22]

Are all of these recruits qualified academically????? There always seems to be one or two fall through the cracks. Hope thats not the case this time around.

[OUstudent4life]

Was picking up Travis Lewis a surprise (in the past coupl'a weeks)?

From cnnsi:


It was a wild Signing Day for San Antonio, Texas four star linebacker Travis Lewis. Lewis had originally committed to Nebraska, but recently switched to Oklahoma. The 6-foot-1, 213-pounder is ranked the No. 37 player in Texas and is ranked No. 20 among outside linebackers.

[OSUAggie]

He "de-committed" from Nebraska a day or two ago. All signs pointed to OU after that. It was suspenseful only in the sense that he actually followed up on what he was expected to do after he “de-committed”.

[Widescreen]

dude, he came in to the gas pumps with a #4 OU front license plates, and OU stickers all over the back.....nothing needed to be said! :)
Which is why I threw in the ;)

[Octavian]

Nebraska took a couple big hits....not a positive sign for them in the first class w/out Boo


not a terrible class....but they lost a couple guys they really needed

[Scott D]

I'm still kinda surprised by Noel Devine to West Virginia

[Rhino]

I'm still kinda surprised by Noel Devine to West Virginia Not so fast. (http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/feb/07/devine_picks_west_virginia/?latest)

[Scott D]

interesting

[Collier11]

If he can get his head straight and his grades up, Devine would be unstoppable along side Slaton and White

[Rhino]

Jason Hannon (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Center
6'4", 277 lbs., 5.48
Waxahachie (TX) Waxahachie

• No. 14 center in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 1 center in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 23 player overall in Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com)

Never allowed a sack in three years as a starter... had 118 pancake blocks his senior season ... team captain in both his junior and senior seasons ... named second-team all-state his senior year ... three-time all-district in Texas class 4A ... selected for Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Florida ... earned first-team all-district honors as a sophomore and junior ... runs a 5.48 40-yard dash ... bench presses 345 and squats 515 pounds ... parents: Chuck and Debbie Hannan ... coached by David Ream ... born Feb. 8, 1989.

Quotables:

"It's kind of true," Hannan said when asked if he has a mean streak on the field. "All of my emotions are going and I just want to be the most dominant force out there. I don't let up on people."

"I actually grew up in Omaha," Hannan said. "So my family was from Nebraska and I grew up a Nebraska fan. That used to be a huge rivalry between Oklahoma and Nebraska. But, being down here, I dreamed of playing for Oklahoma.Other schools considered:
Baylor, Colorado State, Houston, Oklahoma State

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[Frozen Sooner]

Frank Alexander is listed as a commit on SoonerSports!

[SoonerStormchaser]

Lemme ask again...is he related to Ru?

[Desert Sapper]

Hip Hip Hooray!!

[Rhino]

Lemme ask again...is he related to Ru? Haven't heard that if he is.

[NormanPride]

Thanks for all the profiles, Rhino! It's always neat to get a better look at who'll be wearing the Crimson and Cream in Fall. :)

Jimmy Stevens, K, 5-6, 170
Corey Wilson, WR, 6-0, 185
Sam Proctor, DB, 6-1, 200
Jason Hannan, OL, 6-3, 270
Donald Stephenson, OL, 6-6, 275
Alex Williams, OL, 6-5, 300
Tyler Stradford, WR, 6-3, 180
Jamell Fleming, DB, 5-11, 187
Jontae Bumpus, DE, 6-4, 220
David Anderson, DE, 6-5, 220
Londell Taylor, DB/WR, 6-2, 215
Desmond Jackson, DB, 5-11, 187
Ryan Broyles, WR, 5-11, 170
Travis Lewis, LB, 6-2, 220
Frank Alexander, DE, 6-3, 241
Keith Nichol, QB, 6-1, 180
Austin Box, LB, 6-3, 215
Mike Reed, LB, 6-3, 250
Kody Cooke, OL, 6-4, 298
Phil Loadholt, OL, 6-9, 325

Of this class, I think Loadholt and Reed are going to start (unless someone else steps up, which is entirely possible). Nichol and the DEs have a good shot at playing this year, but my guess is the rest redshirt.

[SoonerStormchaser]

I though Ru was from Baton Rouge too...

[Frozen Sooner]

I am such a tool I'm reading from my phone

[SoonerStormchaser]

I am such a tool


POST OF THE YEAR!!!

[Rhino]

Alex Williams (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Offensive tackle
6'5", 288 lbs., 5.1
New Orleans (LA) O.P. Walker

• No. 58 offensive tackle in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 54 offensive tacking in the country (Rivals.com)
• No. 24 overall player in Louisiana Top 40 of 2007 (Rivals.com)

Recorded 16 pancake blocks his senior year ... gave up two sacks his freshman year, and has not allowed one since ... named all-district, All-West Bank team and all-metro his season year ... named honorable mention all-state after his senior season ... missed entire junior season because of Hurricane Katrina forcing him to move to a school without a football program ... all-state in basketball his junior year while not playing football ... bench presses 325 and squats 495 pounds ... runs a 5.1 40-yard dash ... coached by Skip Lamothe ... parent: Nicole Williams ... born March 10, 1988.

Quotables:

"We run the ball behind him a lot,” LaMothe said. “He has the wing span of a 7-footer. He’s a big, mean guy. He’s doing what we expect him to be doing.”

"I liked everything about my trip, about being in Norman," he said. "So I just went with it." Other schools considered:
Michigan State, Mississippi, Florida State, Nebraska

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[Rhino]

I though Ru was from Baton Rouge too... Yeah.

[Desert Sapper]

Hey, I have no problem with the Red Stick Alexander clan giving us prospects from now until the ending of the world. Ruuu, Fraaaank, neeeeeext...

[Rhino]

Tyler Stradford (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Wide receiver
6'3", 180 lbs., 4.41
New Orleans (LA) O.P. Walker

High school teammate of Alex Williams. Switched his commitment from OU to USM a month after his verbal commitment. One week later, he came back around to the Sooners.

• No. 56 wide receiver in the country (Rivals.com)
• No. 23 player overall in Louisiana Top 40 of 2007 (Rivals.com)

Caught 27 catches for 483 yards and six TD as a senior ... also saw playing time at cornerback and safety where he recorded five interceptions ... named all-district and All-West Bank after senior season ... all-area selection in Louisiana as a junior ... saw time on the field as a kick returner, running back three kick-offs for TD and had a 41-yard return average ... also was team’s punt returner ... runs a 4.41 40-yard dash ... coached by Skip Lamothe ... parent: Chalondra Stradford ... born May 5, 1988.

Other schools considered:
Southern Miss., Alabama, Connecticut, Memphis, Oklahoma State, Louisiana Tech

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[Desert Sapper]

Keep 'em coming, Rhino. This is great stuff!

[Rhino]

Jamell Fleming (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Cornerback
5'11", 187 lbs., 4.56
Arlington (TX) Seguin

• No. 47 cornerback in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 12 cornerback in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 35 player overall in Texas Top 100 of 2007 (Rivals.com)

Shutdown corner at Seguin where he received first team all-district as a senior ... caught 29 passes for 481 yards and four touchdowns his senior season ... second-team Associated Press All-State ... APSE Class 4A first-team all-state ... 34-inch vertical leap ... played in All-American Offense-Defense Bowl in Florida ... bench presses 320 and squats 375 pounds ... runs a 4.56 40-yard dash ... coached by Ricky Albus ... parents: Ralph and Sharon Fleming ... born May 5, 1989.

Quotables:

"He's a shut down corner with that bigger frame than many other defensive backs have. His speed is obviously something that makes him a special player" — Seguin coach Ricky Albus Other schools considered:
Florida, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, UCLA, Wisconsin, UCF

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[jk the sooner fan]

thats alot of new names to remember that wont be appearing on the back of jerseys ;)

[NormanPride]

Would Fleming wear #17 like in that pic? That would be nice to see again. :D

[Rhino]

Donald Stephenson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Offensive tackle
6'4", 282 lbs., 5.0
Blue Springs (MO) Blue Springs

• No. 6 center in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 7 overall player in Missouri Top30 (Rivals.com)
• No. 34 offensive tackle in the nation (Rivals.com)

Broken toe injury kept him from playing his senior year ... transferred to Blue Springs from Central High School in Kansas City where he was named all-league as a junior ... bench presses 375 and squats 500 pounds ... runs a 5 second 40-yard dash ... coached by Kelly Donohoe ... parents: Donald Ramey and Ethel Stephenson ... born Sept. 30, 1988.

Quotables:

"Donald's leadership is what stands out to me. He took over the offense and defense, and even directed traffic with the seniors. He has a spark; he gets so ingited when he sees someone dragging their feet or missing a block. He really leads by example." --Major Gene Bresino Other schools considered:
Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan, Missouri, Texas Tech

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[Rhino]

Jontae 'Bobo' Bumpus (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Defensive end
6'4", 225 lbs.
Muskogee (OK)

• No. 32 defensive end in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 30 weakside defensive end in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 8 in Oklahoma top 30 of 2007 (Rivals.com)

Recorded 92 tackles and nine sacks as a senior in Oklahoma’s 6A Class ... also recorded 10 tackles for loss, nine forced passes, and three fumble recoveries ... named first-team all-state by The Oklahoman and Tulsa World ... defensive lineman of the year in district 6A-4 ... collected 96 tackles and 4 sacks as a junior ... also a track and field athlete ... parent: Vida Bumpus ... coached by Matt Hennesy ... born Dec. 12, 1984.

Quotables:

"He (Bumpus) reminds me a lot of Corey Callens," Tillman said, referring to the former Jenks and OU standout. "He'll have to put some size on, but he'll be a player that will contribute in a couple of years at OU. When they put some size on him, he'll be a Julius Peppers type with his speed."

"He takes everything to heart. If he feels he doesn't do his job right, he works to correct it." Other schools considered:
Notre Dame, Tennessee

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[Rhino]

Londell Taylor (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Athlete
6'3", 215 lbs.
Vian (OK)

Will probably play safety in college.

Played on offense, defense and special teams ... caught 47 passes for 1,171 yards and 16 touchdowns as a wide receiver his senior year ... also ran 12 times for 11 yards and a TD ... picked off nine passes on defense, bringing four of them back for touchdowns ... recorded 52 tackles ... also scored a touchdown by running back a kickoff ... selected all-state by the Coaches Association ... named first-team all-state on defense by the Tulsa World ... named third-team all-state on offense by The Oklahoman ... co-offensive player of the year in District 2A-6 ... coached by Brandon Tyler ... parents: Londell and Sandra ... born Sept. 13, 1988.

Quotables:

“I think he’s a Division I football player. There’s no doubt in my mind,” said Tyler. “We’re kind of overshadowed by the bigger schools" Other schools considered:
North Carolina, Central Arkansas, New Mexico

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[Rhino]

Ryan Broyles (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Wide Receiver/Cornerback
6'0", 170 lbs., 4.51
Norman (OK)

• No. 23 cornerback in the nation (Scout.com))
• No. 11 cornerback in the country (Rivals.com)
• No. 4 overall player in Oklahoma Top 30

Had 73 tackles and six interceptions as a senior ... recorded 44 catches for 908 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushed for 345 yards and 12 touchdowns ... averaged 20.6 yards per catch ... during his senior season, he scored touchdowns as a running back, wide receiver and kick returner ... career 79 receptions for 1,688 yards and 18 scores ... career 157 tackles and 20 picks ... named to the 6A-2 all-district team ... chosen for the All-American Offense-Defense Bowl ... selected to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team ... clocked at 4.51 40-yard dash ... first-team all-state by Tulsa World and The Oklahoman ... earned all-city honors as a junior ... also recruited as a basketball player, averaging 18 ppg ... parents: Edward and Stephanie Moore ... coached by Butch Peters ... born April 9, 1988.

Quotables:

"Broyles is something else. I liked how he stood up to me when I called him out in one-on-ones. He rose up to the challenge. I got him once, but he hung right there with me. He's really fast and more physical than you think." — Hempstead receiver Terrance Toliver Other schools considered:
Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Michigan State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Texas Tech

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[Rhino]

David Anderson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Defensive end
6'5", 220 lbs., 4.51
Norman (OK)

Had 82 tackles, 2 fumbles caused and recovered as a senior... also had 12 QB hurries and 11 sacks ... named second-team all-state by The Daily Oklahoman ... first-team all-state by Coaches Association ... All-district in class 5A-1 ... Lawton Constitution all-area ... all-district in basketball and third in the state meet in the 110 meter high hurdles ... coached by Ernie Manning ... parent: Alicia Scott ... born Oct. 26, 1987.

Quotables:

“I always wanted to wear those colors,” said Anderson. “I always wanted to be a part of their program, because it is rich in tradition and it is in my home state.” Other schools considered:
Iowa State, Kansas State, Louisville, Tulsa

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[Rhino]

Desmond Jackson (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Safety
5'11", 187 lbs., 4.5
Seguin (TX) Seguin

• No. 21 safety in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 14 safety in the nation (Rivals.com)
• No. 39 overall player in Texas Top 100 (Rivals.com)

Recorded 86 tackles and three interceptions as a senior ... ran three kick-offs and two punt returns back for touchdowns ... on offense he recorded eight receptions for 210 yards and one TD ... selected to play in Offense-Defense Bowl in Florida ... chosen to play in the Austin Wrangler’s Lone Star Arena Football Classic and selected for the Oil Bowl ... voted first-team all-area ... seven interceptions, six taken back for touchdowns as a junior ... All-San Antonio selection as a junior ... runs a 4.5 40-yard dash ... bench presses 305 and squats 425 pounds ... grandson of Melanie Bruns ... coached by Jim Carson ... born April 3, 1989.

Quotables:

"Well he's played cornerback for us but he looks like a safety. Basically, we end up locking him with the other team's top receiver every time. " — Seguin coach Jim Carson Other schools considered:
Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M

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[Collier11]

Man, if we can get our special teams(return) problems fixed and find a good qb we could be looking forward to a GREAT year. We are soooo young its scary. How many seniors do we even lose next year?
d.Pleasant-may not even start this year but a contributor
dj.Wolfe-same as pleasant
Lewis baker- same as above
m.Cohen-starter
s.Coleman-in the two deep
a.Dotson-in the two deep
jj.finley-starter sorta
gute-probably not much pt this year
g.hartley-big loss but steven should be good?
s.moore-two deep
a.patrick-stud but we are deep at rb
m. walker-starter
d. williams-starter
d. zaslaw-some pt

So at the most we will lose 13 of our top 44 players unless someone like kelly or reggie smith goes pro!!! And we lose zero starters on o-line

[Rhino]

Travis Lewis (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Outside Linebacker
6'2", 220 lbs., 4.34
San Antonio (TX) Lee

• No. 10 MLB in the nation (Scout.com)
• No. 20 outside linebacker (Rivals.com)
• No. 37 overall player in Texas Top 100 2007 (Rivals.com)

Played linebacker and running back in high school ... rushed for 1,436 yards on 222 carries with nine touchdowns as a senior ... also caught 10 passes for 108 yards and a score ... selected to the US Army All-American game ... named all-area and all-metro as a senior ... all-district and invited to the Army All-American combine as a junior ... in 2005 he rushed 109 times for 577 yards over a four-game stretch ... invited to the Army Combine and Nike Camp ... all-district as a junior ... runs a 4.34 40-yard dash ... benches 335 and squats 515 pounds ... coached by Jimmy Ramos ... parents: James Lewis and Dori Schwartz ... born Jan. 15, 1988.

Quotables:

“I’m more successful on defense because I’m a pretty big guy and I like to hit people; but I played on both sides of the ball up until last year. I’m a good leader on the field, and I have good speed. I want to work on being more consistent in everything." Other schools considered:
Nebraska, Arizona State, Houston, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Rice, Texas-El Paso

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[Rhino]

Frank Alexander (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Defensive end
6'5", 248 lbs., 4.7
Baton Rouge (LA) Southern Lab

• No. 8 weak side defensive end of 2007 (Rivals.com)
• No. 10 player overall in Louisiana Top 40 of 2007 (Rivals.com)
• No. 32 tight end in the country (Scout.com)

Had 76 tackles and a team-leading 13 sacks his senior year ... four year starter ... also saw time on offense as a tight-end ... named first-team all-state ... selected for all-district and all-metro teams ... chosen to the East Meets West All-American game ... all-district on both sides of the ball his junior season ... bench presses 315 and squats 430 pounds ... runs a 4.7 40-yard dash ... parents: Frank and Juanita Alexander ... coached by Michael Roach ... born Dec. 17, 1989.

Other schools considered:
Auburn, Tulane, LSU, Miami-FL

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[NormanPride]

...............


Kittens?

[Collier11]

Great Ryan Broyles quote in a interview he just did...

RS: What were some of the reasons you chose Oklahoma over others including OSU?

Broyles: In the process of elimination, I guess I wanted to win championships; this place (OU) puts me in the best position.

He also said that he decided at 2am last night and slept on it to make sure!!!

[fwsooner22]

...............


Kittens?


He's 6'5"/ 227...........He can have whatever he wants on his jersey

[RedstickSooner]

...............


Kittens?

One would imagine that might be on account of his attending Southern University's lab school - with Southern University's team being the Jaguars.

If I were a football player, I'd be a bit self-conscious about playing for the kittens, regardless of the reason behind the monniker.

Not as bad as playing for the Nimrods, but still pretty bad.

[Rhino]

Killer Kittens?

[Frozen Sooner]

One would imagine that might be on account of his attending Southern University's lab school - with Southern University's team being the Jaguars.

If I were a football player, I'd be a bit self-conscious about playing for the kittens, regardless of the reason behind the monniker.

Not as bad as playing for the Nimrods, but still pretty bad.

Worst high school nicknames I've heard were both up here.

The Angels. Gah. Who does THAT intimidate other than Egyptians?

The Halfbreeds. Simply because WTF?

[OU_Sooners75]

I'll try to do a profile of each recruit throughout the day.

Phil Loadholt (http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=300&ATCLID=787304)
Offensive tackle
6'9", 360 lbs., 5.3
Fountain, Colo. > Garden City (KS) Garden City C.C.

Bench presses 315 pounds



:eek:

That is it?

[TheUnnamedSooner]

:eek:

That is it?

I'm sure that's a misprint, 3 years ago I maxed out at 315 and I'm not that big a guy

[colleyvillesooner]

I'll try to do a profile of each recruit throughout the day.

Phil Loadholt
Offensive tackle
6'9", 360 lbs., 5.3
Fountain, Colo. > Garden City (KS) Garden City C.C.

Bench presses 315 pounds with one arm


:eek:

That is it?

Fixed

[OU-chaps0825]

Accoding to Scout, there is no checkmark yet in the "Letter of Intent" section in regards to Matt Romine. Any news on him getting cold feet? Just trying to start more gossip.

[NorthernIowaSooner]

Accoding to Scout, there is no checkmark yet in the "Letter of Intent" section in regards to Matt Romine. Any news on him getting cold feet? Just trying to start more gossip.

nope he signed with the domers

[SleestakSooner]

I like that we pulled in more local talent this year than we did from Texass. This class is gonna be good and looks to me like it will help improve the O-line and LB positions tremendously.

[BoomerSooner3]

Frank Alexander is going to be a great player. I live in LA and I watched his team play my high school team in the playoffs. He was HUGE and was the most dominent player on the field including his 5 star teammate, Chad Jones. I think he had about 4 sacks in that game and also made a spectacular touchdown run as a tight end.

[nytehorn]

Hey, I think OU has a great class. Started slow, but ended up in the top 15. Average stars is great...not everyone can have 28 schollys to give every year. For a 20 player class, Stoops did good. ****es me off, but I have to give props where props are due. STILL ****ed that USC can sign the #1 AND #2 running backs in the SAME class....6 ***** stars....unreal, to do this every year.

[RacerX]

Busters, kittens and tigers, OH MY!

[soonerloyal]

Worst high school nicknames I've heard were both up here.

The Angels. Gah. Who does THAT intimidate other than Egyptians?

The Halfbreeds. Simply because WTF?

The Chickasha Fightin' Chicks are hardly terrifying. The Paoli Pugs are in the same category of "Stop laughing and cower in terror at our presence, dammit" , as are the Beaver Dusters, the Perry Maroons, and the Alva Goldbugs.

And some people bitchnmoan about the "Sooner" moniker...go figure.

[bixby28]

I'm sure that's a misprint, 3 years ago I maxed out at 315 and I'm not that big a guy

A guy who is 6'9" has a bit of a disadvantage due to a longer repitition distance (arm length). A 6'9" HS senior with a bench press of 315 isn't shabby.

I'm 6'0" and have done a big bench like that myself, and i don't bench often.

[Desert Sapper]

A 6'9" HS senior with a bench press of 315 isn't shabby.


HS Senior? The guy looks like a 30-year old man-mountain who's been playing in the NFL for the last 8 years. He's a JUCO, but still.

And I think the guy has the wingspan of a Condor, so the 'distance to press the weight' comment is probably merited. 315 ain't bad for 'the Busters', but I'm pretty sure Schmitty will have him pushing close to 400 by the end of the spring.

[jk the sooner fan]

worst high school mascot?

the pirates of butte montana

or simply.....the butte pirates

[Widescreen]

worst high school mascot?

the pirates of butte montana

or simply.....the butte pirates
That's awesome. Back when they were named that, the people who did it would've had no idea what that would someday mean.

[bixby28]

HS Senior? The guy looks like a 30-year old man-mountain who's been playing in the NFL for the last 8 years. He's a JUCO, but still.

And I think the guy has the wingspan of a Condor, so the 'distance to press the weight' comment is probably merited. 315 ain't bad for 'the Busters', but I'm pretty sure Schmitty will have him pushing close to 400 by the end of the spring.

I didn't realize he was a JUCO. Yeah, Schmitty will definitely help the guy out with some direction in the gym, like all of the players.

[LiL10(s)ArEaJoKe]

6'2", 220 lbs., 4.34
a 4.34 40-yard dash ... benches 335 and squats 515 pounds


Is it just me or does this kid look to be the strongest pound for pound guy we recruited???

A 220 lb. LB/RB/what ever he plays that has his strength and speed!! Cant wait to see this kid suit up!!!!

[LRoss]

OT and no one cares, but how's this for you:

I have a buddy who grew up in small-town Eastern Illinois, his high school was the Hoopiston (sp? I don't know) Corn Jerkers. Seriously, I've seen his yearbook. Only one worse, he would say, was the nearby Totopless (sp? again) Wooden Shoes. Seriously. Dutch community, obviously, but they actually call themselves the "Wooden Shoes." I can't make this stuff up . . . .

[RUSH LIMBAUGH is my clone!]

Two colleges come to mind, with mystifying names: The Delaware Blue Hens, and the Indiana State Sycamores

[Rook65]

Ironheads and Wampus Cats

[recemp]

Anybody have any comments on the character of this signing class? High school coaches are all positive - but I'm still smarting over Bomar and Moe Dampeer. I'd rather see a kid that will work hard than a 5-star buster.
Enjoyed the 2006 team because they knew they had to over achieve. 2005 thought they could throw their helmets on the field and Baylor and TCU would faint.

[Frozen Sooner]

I'm a tad concerned about Stephenson, but the coaches seem to think that what went on with him isn't a big deal.

[illinisooner]

OT and no one cares, but how's this for you:

I have a buddy who grew up in small-town Eastern Illinois, his high school was the Hoopiston (sp? I don't know) Corn Jerkers. Seriously, I've seen his yearbook. Only one worse, he would say, was the nearby Totopless (sp? again) Wooden Shoes. Seriously. Dutch community, obviously, but they actually call themselves the "Wooden Shoes." I can't make this stuff up . . . .

I know the town you're talking about...Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta is from there haha.

[CatfishSooner]

I'm sure that's a misprint, 3 years ago I maxed out at 315 and I'm not that big a guy


I love when people lie about how much they can bench...it's funny:)

[pardon the interREDtion]

Don't know why we didn't get more looks from stud qb's. I mean Oklahoma with a wide open spot. Hope Nichol is the next coming but you're risking a couple of seasons if it doesn't pan out. We need more.

[birddog]

Don't know why we didn't get more looks from stud qb's. I mean Oklahoma with a wide open spot. Hope Nichol is the next coming but you're risking a couple of seasons if it doesn't pan out. We need more.

we've got 4 qb's now. i think we'll be ok.

bradford, halzle, mcceachern (i know, i know), and nichol.

[Frozen Sooner]

We got into the game REALLY late for the top QBs and still got a really good one. Remember, we weren't planning on taking a QB this year until Bomar hosed us.

We're reportedly leading for a big stud out of NM and we're in the hunt for Luck out of Texas, who's going to be a five-star guy.

[jk the sooner fan]

whats the story on Stephenson?

[Rhino]

whats the story on Stephenson? He and two other kids were charged with breaking into a couple cars outside a movie theatre back in December.

For the record, I'm concerned about Stephenson also.

[jk the sooner fan]

ouch, thats not cool......hopefully his head it out of his fourth point of contact

[Collier11]

BTW...Paul Thompson got invited to the combine today...not really recruiting news but cool anyway

[insuranceman_22]

Worst high school nicknames I've heard were both up here.

The Angels. Gah. Who does THAT intimidate other than Egyptians?

The Halfbreeds. Simply because WTF?

This is college, but what about the Arkansas Tech "Wonder Boys"? That is intimidating.....

[jk the sooner fan]

there is a high school in nebraska - the mascot is the "bunnies"

talk about striking fear in your opponents!

[Harry Beanbag]

Check out the mascot of our newly signed Frank Alexander's high school...


http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/FRANKALEXANDER2_20A200B.JPG

[soonerboomer93]

whoo hoo,

red x of doom is a cool mascot :D

[BOOMERBRADLEY]

I can't remember which thread it was (maybe this one) but someone said that Mike Reed was 26 years old.

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&SPID=190&SPORT_TAB_SEL=02&DB_OEM_ID=300&SPSID=2470&ATCLID=796116&Q_SEASON=2007
According to this he was born in 1984. Now call me crazy, but I was born in 82 and I'm definitely not 26!

[Widescreen]

26 is the new 22.

[Rhino]

Jordan Nix (http://oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=64216&sport=1)
Defensive tackle
6'3", 260 lbs., 4.85
Lawton (OK) MacArthur

Per SNP (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1830873&postcount=2), Nix had some issues with the ACT that have since been resolved. Until a scholly became available for him (after Billy Blackard left the team), Nix was headed to NEO.

• 5A-1 Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year

Had 59 tackles (21 UA), 5.5 sacks and six QB hurries as a senior.

Quotables:

"I've always been an OU fan, I really didn't want to play college football for anybody else but OU," he stated. "I've also been getting attention from Texas A&M, Kansas State, Louisville, Iowa State, and some other small schools.

"It didn't matter though I was really just focused on OU, I was really worried about Oklahoma."Other schools considered:
Kansas State, Louisville, Texas A&M, Iowa State, SMU

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