Oklahoma Sooners: Arizona State Sun Devils
2015 QB Hilinski earning early attention 
March, 26, 2013
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
The 2015 quarterback class in California is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory, and Tyler Hilinski (Upland, Calif./Upland) is well on his way to putting himself in the middle of that conversation.
The 6-foot-3 quarterback led his team to the finals of the Gamebreaker Classis this past weekend, as he put together a terrific performance on the second day. In a tournament filled with 2015 talent, Hilinski stood out as one of the most productive underclassmen in attendance.
The 6-foot-3 quarterback led his team to the finals of the Gamebreaker Classis this past weekend, as he put together a terrific performance on the second day. In a tournament filled with 2015 talent, Hilinski stood out as one of the most productive underclassmen in attendance.
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Former Michigan offensive lineman commit Denzel Ward (Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academies) was one of the standout linemen at Saturday's Orlando NFTC.
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Arizona ATH Whiley's stock is on the rise
March, 4, 2013
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
It's possible that few players helped their stock more than Tyler Whiley (Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral) during this past weekend's NLA 7-on-7 tournament in Las Vegas.
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OKPreps 14 for '14: ATH Michael Farmer
February, 28, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
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.
ATH Michael Farmer (Edmond, Okla./North, 6-2, 210, Arizona State commit)
2012 stats: 113 carries for 995 yards with 19 touchdowns, 8.8 yards per rush. Nine receptions for 75 yards, TD.
ATH Michael Farmer (Edmond, Okla./North, 6-2, 210, Arizona State commit)
2012 stats: 113 carries for 995 yards with 19 touchdowns, 8.8 yards per rush. Nine receptions for 75 yards, TD.
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OKPreps 14 for '14: ATH Kai Callins
February, 22, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
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.
ATH Kai Callins (Guthrie, Okla./Guthrie, 5-10, 175)
2012 stats (1 game): Four rushes for 96 yards, two touchdowns; one reception for 15 yards, one TD.
ATH Kai Callins (Guthrie, Okla./Guthrie, 5-10, 175)
2012 stats (1 game): Four rushes for 96 yards, two touchdowns; one reception for 15 yards, one TD.
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It was around November when four-star cornerback L.J. Moore (Fresno, Calif./Central East) thought there was no chance he was ever going to commit to Oklahoma.
Moore, who is 6-foot and 164 pounds and ranked No. 29 at cornerback, had a lot of OU interest in the summer and had planned for an official visit in October. When the visit never materialized, he thought it was over.
Moore, who is 6-foot and 164 pounds and ranked No. 29 at cornerback, had a lot of OU interest in the summer and had planned for an official visit in October. When the visit never materialized, he thought it was over.
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Hansen: OU junior day has 'different feel'
February, 3, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
ESPN Watch List quarterback Justice Hansen (Edmond, Okla./Santa Fe) can stop having people ask about when the Sooners will offer. It’s a question he has heard several times in the last year.
Hansen can answer now. The offer came Saturday, and the Sooners are officially in the race to land one of the more highly touted in-state prospects of the last few years.
Hansen can answer now. The offer came Saturday, and the Sooners are officially in the race to land one of the more highly touted in-state prospects of the last few years.
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Sooners trip worth the wait for 4-star CB
January, 14, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
For a while, it looked like four-star cornerback L.J. Moore (Fresno, Calif./Central East) and Oklahoma never were going to get on the same page.
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Three-star commit comfortable with OU
January, 13, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
There was a different feeling for three-star offensive tackle Christian Daimler (Houston/Stratford) walking around the Oklahoma campus this weekend.
It wasn’t his first time, but it was a much better time. Daimler made an unofficial visit with his father during the summer where Daimler admitted he fell in love with the Sooners.
It wasn’t his first time, but it was a much better time. Daimler made an unofficial visit with his father during the summer where Daimler admitted he fell in love with the Sooners.
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Desmond Harrison has taken all of his official visits. He’s done all but one of his in-home visits. The checklist is almost complete. All that’s left is to make a decision.
The three-star Contra Costa (Calif.) College offensive tackle hosted coaches from Texas and Arizona State last week and USC is expected to make one in the near future, though Harrison doesn’t know when.
After that, the 6-foot-8, 310-pound lineman will sit down with his mother, sort out his options and make his choice.
The three-star Contra Costa (Calif.) College offensive tackle hosted coaches from Texas and Arizona State last week and USC is expected to make one in the near future, though Harrison doesn’t know when.
After that, the 6-foot-8, 310-pound lineman will sit down with his mother, sort out his options and make his choice.
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Three-star OT Christian Daimler flips to OU
December, 19, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Oklahoma assistant coach James Patton told three-star offensive tackle Christian Daimler (Houston/Stratford) to be patient.
Daimler made an unofficial visit to OU during the summer, and Patton told Daimler and his father that it might be a while until the Sooners got around to making their evaluation.
It did take a while, but it all worked out. OU offered Daimler on Tuesday night, and he flipped his commitment from Arizona State to OU on Wednesday night.
“I trusted Coach Patton and took him at his word,” Daimler said. “I couldn’t be happier that I did that.”
Daimler committed to the Sun Devils in the summer but said he fell in love with Norman, Okla., during his unofficial visit. He said the area exceeded his expectations.
Daimler made an unofficial visit to OU during the summer, and Patton told Daimler and his father that it might be a while until the Sooners got around to making their evaluation.
- Christian Daimler
- Offensive tackle
- 2013
- Signed: Oklahoma
| Pos Rk | Stars | Grade | Hometown |
| 95 | | 75 | Houston, TX |
“I trusted Coach Patton and took him at his word,” Daimler said. “I couldn’t be happier that I did that.”
Daimler committed to the Sun Devils in the summer but said he fell in love with Norman, Okla., during his unofficial visit. He said the area exceeded his expectations.
Vandy, Ole Miss in front for TE Parsons
December, 16, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
After decommitting from Colorado in October, three-star tight end Mitchell Parsons (Parker, Colo./Chaparral) has been all about finding a college home that fits him. Whether that decision comes sooner or later is still the question.
Parsons said that while he is still open with his process, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss are current front-runners. Both schools have offered the 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end, in addition to Arizona State, Cal and Northern Colorado.
“I want it over with badly,” Parsons said of the process, "but I’m going to make an educated choice. It’s stressful, for sure, but I mean, I’m glad I opened it up.”
Parsons said that while he is still open with his process, Vanderbilt and Ole Miss are current front-runners. Both schools have offered the 6-foot-5, 240-pound tight end, in addition to Arizona State, Cal and Northern Colorado.
“I want it over with badly,” Parsons said of the process, "but I’m going to make an educated choice. It’s stressful, for sure, but I mean, I’m glad I opened it up.”
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DT Hooks to visit Miami, not Auburn
December, 12, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
There has been a significant change in Lavon Hooks' recruitment.
Originally scheduled to visit Auburn this weekend, the highly coveted junior college defensive tackle from Northeast Mississippi Community College will take an official visit to Miami instead. Hooks said Auburn is still a finalist despite not taking an official visit there.
Hooks has already taken his other four official visits -- to Nebraska, Arizona State, Ole Miss and Baylor -- in November. Still, he's familiar with Mississippi State and Auburn from previous unofficial visits there. Despite not taking an official visit to see the Tigers up close, Hooks maintained that Auburn if a finalist.
Originally scheduled to visit Auburn this weekend, the highly coveted junior college defensive tackle from Northeast Mississippi Community College will take an official visit to Miami instead. Hooks said Auburn is still a finalist despite not taking an official visit there.
Hooks has already taken his other four official visits -- to Nebraska, Arizona State, Ole Miss and Baylor -- in November. Still, he's familiar with Mississippi State and Auburn from previous unofficial visits there. Despite not taking an official visit to see the Tigers up close, Hooks maintained that Auburn if a finalist.
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Sandland content with patient approach
November, 29, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
In the summer, junior college tight end Beau Sandland (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College) made it pretty clear. His decision wasn’t going to happen overnight.
It wasn’t going to happen in the summer nor during the football season. He was going to make all of his visits, and he would be ready by the December signing period.
He admits it hasn’t been easy, but Sandland has been a man of his word. Because Pierce College played all of its games on Saturdays, Sandland has rarely been able to experience a game-day atmosphere on an official visit.
It wasn’t going to happen in the summer nor during the football season. He was going to make all of his visits, and he would be ready by the December signing period.
He admits it hasn’t been easy, but Sandland has been a man of his word. Because Pierce College played all of its games on Saturdays, Sandland has rarely been able to experience a game-day atmosphere on an official visit.
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DE Dimarya Mixon, Sooners part ways
November, 27, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Timing in recruiting is almost everything. Three-star defensive end Dimarya Mixon (Mesquite, Texas/West Mesquite) found that out on Monday night.
Mixon, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, was told by OU defensive ends coach Bobby Jack Wright the Sooners are full at defensive end and were no longer considering accepting a potential commitment.
That potential commitment likely was coming for the Sooners, Mixon said.
Mixon, who is 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, was told by OU defensive ends coach Bobby Jack Wright the Sooners are full at defensive end and were no longer considering accepting a potential commitment.
That potential commitment likely was coming for the Sooners, Mixon said.
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