Oklahoma Sooners: Big 12
Midlands Regional Coordinator Damon Sayles stops by to talk about the recent success of the Oklahoma Sooners, and the strategy ESPN 150 safety Jamal Adams is using in his recruitment.
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 20 Frank Shannon
Linebacker, 6-foot-1, 230 pounds, sophomore
No. 20 Frank Shannon
Linebacker, 6-foot-1, 230 pounds, sophomore
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During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 19 Eric Striker
Linebacker, 6-foot, 198 pounds, sophomore
No. 19 Eric Striker
Linebacker, 6-foot, 198 pounds, sophomore
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma has struck gold in the Golden State before.
In 2010, the Sooners plucked safety Tony Jefferson out of San Diego and away from the West Coast powers. Jefferson became an instant starter in the secondary, leading Oklahoma with 119 tackles last season.
In 2010, the Sooners plucked safety Tony Jefferson out of San Diego and away from the West Coast powers. Jefferson became an instant starter in the secondary, leading Oklahoma with 119 tackles last season.
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Crimson Countdown: K Michael Hunnicutt 
May, 21, 2013
May 21
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 18 Michael Hunnicutt
Kicker, 6-foot-1, 169 pounds, junior
No. 18 Michael Hunnicutt
Kicker, 6-foot-1, 169 pounds, junior
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David Ubben says defensive inexperience and an underrated receiving corps is Oklahoma's reason for hope and concern in 2013.
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 17 Trey Metoyer
Receiver, 6-foot-1, 184 pounds, sophomore
No. 17 Trey Metoyer
Receiver, 6-foot-1, 184 pounds, sophomore
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Malcolm Kelly finished his college career as one of the most prolific receivers in Oklahoma history. But after hauling in 21 touchdown catches and 144 receptions during a sparkling three seasons in Norman, Kelly’s relationship with the OU coaching and training staff soured at the end.
Kelly claimed OU misdiagnosed a partially torn quad that ultimately sidelined him from the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, which the Sooners lost to West Virginia, 48-28. Then, things worsened when Kelly said the OU strength staff failed to notify him he would be testing on field turf instead of AstroTurf on his pro day, which led to a blowup between him and strength coach Jerry Schmidt.
The Washington Redskins still drafted Kelly in the second round, but chronic knee issues derailed his pro career after just two seasons.
Kelly, who’s now a businessman in his native Longview, Texas, agreed to speak with SoonerNation about life after football, his relationship with OU now and what he thinks of the current Sooners’ offense:
SoonerNation: What have you been up to since football?
Malcolm Kelly: Well, I have an oil well testing company and a trucking company. We do a lot of pressure tests for fracking companies and stuff like that. The trucking company hauls a lot of dirt. Right when I got let go of the Redskins, I had already started it. We haul dirt, gravel and sand for different companies. The well testing company, we work with different oil and gas companies. I’m meeting with a guy next week, and we’re hoping to start doing business in Oklahoma.
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Khampha Bouaphanh/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Getty ImagesMalcolm Kelly had 144 receptions and 21 touchdown catches in his three seasons as a Sooner.
Khampha Bouaphanh/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Getty ImagesMalcolm Kelly had 144 receptions and 21 touchdown catches in his three seasons as a Sooner.The Washington Redskins still drafted Kelly in the second round, but chronic knee issues derailed his pro career after just two seasons.
Kelly, who’s now a businessman in his native Longview, Texas, agreed to speak with SoonerNation about life after football, his relationship with OU now and what he thinks of the current Sooners’ offense:
SoonerNation: What have you been up to since football?
Malcolm Kelly: Well, I have an oil well testing company and a trucking company. We do a lot of pressure tests for fracking companies and stuff like that. The trucking company hauls a lot of dirt. Right when I got let go of the Redskins, I had already started it. We haul dirt, gravel and sand for different companies. The well testing company, we work with different oil and gas companies. I’m meeting with a guy next week, and we’re hoping to start doing business in Oklahoma.
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 16 Jaz Reynolds
Receiver, 6-foot-2, 198 pounds, senior
No. 16 Jaz Reynolds
Receiver, 6-foot-2, 198 pounds, senior
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When ESPN 150 linebacker Kyron Watson committed to Kansas, it was arguably their biggest commit in years. Damon Sayles discusses the implications of that commitment, and Saint Louis, Missouri recruiting being an underrated hotspot. Max Olson also stops by to talk the latest in Baylor recruiting.
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 15 Zack Sanchez
Cornerback, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, redshirt freshman
No. 15 Zack Sanchez
Cornerback, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, redshirt freshman
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During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 14 Aaron Colvin
Cornerback, 6-foot, 181 pounds, senior
No. 14 Aaron Colvin
Cornerback, 6-foot, 181 pounds, senior
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During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 12 Derrick Woods
Receiver, 6-foot-1, 186 pounds, redshirt freshman
No. 12 Derrick Woods
Receiver, 6-foot-1, 186 pounds, redshirt freshman
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NORMAN, Okla. -- The foundation of championship teams is often built upon the disruptive nature of its defensive line. The foundation of a quality defensive line is unearthed on the recruiting trail.
Cracks in both foundations emerged during the 2012 season at Oklahoma.
The Sooners finished 10-3 with a Big 12 co-championship but had one of their least disruptive defensive fronts in recent memory. And they’ll kickoff the 2013 with a very inexperienced defensive interior.
Cracks in both foundations emerged during the 2012 season at Oklahoma.
The Sooners finished 10-3 with a Big 12 co-championship but had one of their least disruptive defensive fronts in recent memory. And they’ll kickoff the 2013 with a very inexperienced defensive interior.
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Crimson Countdown: WR LaColton Bester
May, 13, 2013
May 13
12:00
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By
Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. Each day, we will analyze each player’s impact on the program since arriving on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Kendal Thompson, the series will follow the roster numerically through our final analysis of No. 99 Chaz Nelson.
No. 11 Lacoltan Bester
Receiver, 6-foot-3, 208 pounds, senior
No. 11 Lacoltan Bester
Receiver, 6-foot-3, 208 pounds, senior
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