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#BlueChipBattles: ESPN 150 release edition
April, 19, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Student Sports, ESPN, ESPNSpeedy Noil, Adoree Jackson and Da'Shawn Hand are three of the most coveted recruits in the Class of 2014.
: RecruitingNation summoned its writers from around the country to outline the recruiting battles for the ESPN 150's top 10 prospects.
Plus, rank the battles in SportsNation.
#TopFBMixtapes: Athlete mixtapes are all the rage in this highlight-crazed era of sports. We reached out to our Twitter followers to find out which 2014 football stars had the best highlight reels on YouTube, then had our staff rank and comment on the top submissions.
Tom Luginbill writes
: After talking to many coaches across the country and hearing their frustrations, here are their five biggest complaints about homemade highlight videos.
Is the Class of 2014 crop of in-state talent the best Oklahoma has seen since 2006? With six recruits in the ESPN Watch List, it’s shaping up to be a busy recruiting year in the Sooner State. For the next three weeks, SoonerNation is going to profile the OKPreps’ 14 for ’14: a look at some of the top names and where they stand with OU.
WR Jeffery Mead (Tulsa, Okla./Union, 6-7, 168)
2012 stats: 33 catches for 614 yards with 7 touchdowns.
WR Jeffery Mead (Tulsa, Okla./Union, 6-7, 168)
2012 stats: 33 catches for 614 yards with 7 touchdowns.
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Is the Class of 2014 crop of in-state talent the best Oklahoma has seen since 2006? With six recruits in the ESPN Watch List, it’s shaping up to be a busy recruiting year in the Sooner State. For the next three weeks, SoonerNation is going to profile the OKPreps’ 14 for ’14: a look at some of the top names and where they stand with OU.
Watch List OLB Gyasi Akem (Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow, 6-2, 210)
2012 stats: 58 tackles, 5 sacks.
When OU announced its original junior day of Jan. 11 with an invite to Akem, it came as a bit of a shock. Not because Akem isn’t worthy but because the Sooners hadn’t really spent that much time looking into the Watch List prospect.
Watch List OLB Gyasi Akem (Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow, 6-2, 210)
2012 stats: 58 tackles, 5 sacks.
When OU announced its original junior day of Jan. 11 with an invite to Akem, it came as a bit of a shock. Not because Akem isn’t worthy but because the Sooners hadn’t really spent that much time looking into the Watch List prospect.
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Sooners' offer surprises 2014 in-state WR 
February, 3, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
All eyes were focused on one in-state recruit for Oklahoma’s junior day. ESPN Watch List quarterback Justice Hansen (Edmond, Okla./Santa Fe) has been a top priority for the Sooners for a long time.
Wide receiver Jeffery Mead (Tulsa, Okla./Union) has not.
Wide receiver Jeffery Mead (Tulsa, Okla./Union) has not.
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Just because Dylan Sumner-Gardner committed to Clemson last June doesn’t mean the 2014 safety is shutting down his recruiting process. Far from it, in fact.
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For a while it has looked like Watch List linebacker Gyasi Akem (Broken Arrow, Okla./Broken Arrow) was going to get an Oklahoma State offer.
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Q&A: 2014 Texas athlete Armani Watts
January, 16, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
It was a good junior season for athlete Armani Watts (Forney, Texas/North Forney). Not so much in the wins and losses with his team finishing at 2-8, but in other ways.
Watts, the epitome of versatility, did whatever was asked of him. He threw for 756 yards with three touchdowns. He rushed 162 times for 1,017 yards with seven scores and had eight receptions for 188 yards and two touchdowns. He also played defensive back.
That versatility has led to offers from UCLA, Clemson and North Texas. He was all set to attend OU’s junior day until the Sooners postponed it last week.
Watts, the epitome of versatility, did whatever was asked of him. He threw for 756 yards with three touchdowns. He rushed 162 times for 1,017 yards with seven scores and had eight receptions for 188 yards and two touchdowns. He also played defensive back.
That versatility has led to offers from UCLA, Clemson and North Texas. He was all set to attend OU’s junior day until the Sooners postponed it last week.
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Sooners 17th in Way-Too-Early Top 25
January, 8, 2013
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesAlabama, with three of the past four national titles, is No. 1 in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2013.There are still seven months before the start of the 2013 season, and the teams and their order figure to change frequently, but it's never too early to take a look at the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2013.
And with three national championships in the past four years, there's no reason to change the team that's on top. Oklahoma will try to make it back to the top from the No. 17 spot.
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ESPN 300 ATH Baker decommits from FSU
December, 17, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
ESPN 300 athlete Adrian Baker (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) confirmed Monday morning via text message he has decommitted from Florida State.
Baker, who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds and No. 198 in the ESPN 300, has taken official visits to Clemson and Oklahoma the last two weekends.
After being quiet following his OU trip Sunday, Baker broke his silence with the news of his decommitment. He said his decision is going to come on national signing day and Clemson is the early favorite at this point.
Baker, who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds and No. 198 in the ESPN 300, has taken official visits to Clemson and Oklahoma the last two weekends.
After being quiet following his OU trip Sunday, Baker broke his silence with the news of his decommitment. He said his decision is going to come on national signing day and Clemson is the early favorite at this point.
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ATH Baker excited for Clemson, OU visits
December, 7, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
ESPN 300 athlete Adrian Baker (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) hasn’t decommitted from Florida State, but he’s looking around.
Baker, who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, is ranked No. 198 in the ESPN 300 and went through the ringer this week.
FSU assistant Eddie Gran was the first to visit Baker on Tuesday. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables followed Wednesday afternoon, while Oklahoma defensive backs coach Mike Stoops closed the show Wednesday night.
Baker, who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, is ranked No. 198 in the ESPN 300 and went through the ringer this week.
FSU assistant Eddie Gran was the first to visit Baker on Tuesday. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables followed Wednesday afternoon, while Oklahoma defensive backs coach Mike Stoops closed the show Wednesday night.
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FSU commit Adrian Baker mulling options
November, 27, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
ESPN 300 athlete Adrian Baker (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) knew something was up. Clemson assistant coaches Brent Venables and Charlie Harbison were visiting Baker on Tuesday when Baker’s phone started to blow up.
Baker’s English teacher broke the news to Baker and to the Clemson assistants that former Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops was leaving to become the head coach at Kentucky.
Baker, a Florida State commit who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, said he is not sure what this is going to mean for his recruitment moving forward. He said he is waiting for his grandmother to come home Tuesday for them to discuss things as a family.
Baker’s English teacher broke the news to Baker and to the Clemson assistants that former Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops was leaving to become the head coach at Kentucky.
Baker, a Florida State commit who is 6-foot-1 and 165 pounds, said he is not sure what this is going to mean for his recruitment moving forward. He said he is waiting for his grandmother to come home Tuesday for them to discuss things as a family.
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#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 16
November, 16, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
ESPN.comUncommitted 2013 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green.ESPN 100 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green can score from anywhere on the field thanks to their breakaway speed, an attribute that makes them very attractive recruits to the Oregon Ducks. Oregon's pursuit of the duo headlines this week’s #BlueChipBattles.
Click through for our list to rank the top 10 recruiting battles
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#BlueChip Battles: Oct. 26
October, 26, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
Pitt doesn't want WR Robert Foster to leave the Keystone State and USC hopes to keep CB Max Redfield in Cali. The local programs' bid to keep those two stars in-state highlights this week's #BlueChipBattles .
#BlueChipBattles is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to voice your opinion on our list or to view other fans' reactions as the commitments begin to roll in. Get recruiting updates on the players above as well as the nation's other top football prospects here: @RecruitingESPN.
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#BlueChipBattles is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to voice your opinion on our list or to view other fans' reactions as the commitments begin to roll in. Get recruiting updates on the players above as well as the nation's other top football prospects here: @RecruitingESPN.
Video: 2014 in-state RB Devon Thomas
August, 23, 2012
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By SoonerNation staff | ESPN.com
Bob Przybylo talks with Broken Arrow (Okla.) rising junior running back Devon Thomas about expectations for his junior season.
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