Oklahoma Sooners: Jordan Wade
NORMAN, Okla. -- Saturday, the Sooners will put the finishing touches on spring ball with the Red-White spring game.
With a quarterback derby, three first-year assistants and several new starters on defense, this has been one of the most storyline-rich springs of the Bob Stoops era. Of them all, here the seven most compelling storylines to watch for Saturday:
With a quarterback derby, three first-year assistants and several new starters on defense, this has been one of the most storyline-rich springs of the Bob Stoops era. Of them all, here the seven most compelling storylines to watch for Saturday:
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Many faces are gone from final 2012, SoonerNation “Oklahoma 10” -- a composite ranking of the 10 best players on the squad.
Through the first half of spring ball, we’ve updated the “Oklahoma 10,” which – you guessed it – features many new faces:
1. FB Trey Millard (Last ranking: 2): Perhaps no one stands to benefit more from the ongoing tweaks offensively this spring than Millard -- and that’s a good thing for the overall team, too. Millard averaged 6 yards per carry and more than 11 per reception in 2012, despite touching the ball just 63 the entire season. With a renewed emphasis on the running game featuring a heavy dose of read, midline and triple option, Millard figures to be a bigger part of the attack next season.
Through the first half of spring ball, we’ve updated the “Oklahoma 10,” which – you guessed it – features many new faces:
1. FB Trey Millard (Last ranking: 2): Perhaps no one stands to benefit more from the ongoing tweaks offensively this spring than Millard -- and that’s a good thing for the overall team, too. Millard averaged 6 yards per carry and more than 11 per reception in 2012, despite touching the ball just 63 the entire season. With a renewed emphasis on the running game featuring a heavy dose of read, midline and triple option, Millard figures to be a bigger part of the attack next season.
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Roundtable: Redshirt freshman to watch 
March, 28, 2013
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By SoonerNation staff | ESPN.com
Every Thursday, the SoonerNation staff will answer a roundtable question about OU football. Leave a comment or talk about it in our "There's Only One" forum.
Today's question: Which redshirt freshman will make the biggest impact for the Sooners in 2013?
• Taylor McNamara, Alex Ross and maybe even Trevor Knight could definitely spark the offense, but nowhere do the Sooners need a redshirt freshman to step up more than Jordan Wade at defensive tackle. Wade started to come on strong during bowl practices, which was a great sign for the 2013 season. The Sooners don't have a lot of other options at DT; at the moment, they only have three true DTs on the roster. One of those is Wade, who will have every opportunity to make an impact this season.
Today's question: Which redshirt freshman will make the biggest impact for the Sooners in 2013?
• Taylor McNamara, Alex Ross and maybe even Trevor Knight could definitely spark the offense, but nowhere do the Sooners need a redshirt freshman to step up more than Jordan Wade at defensive tackle. Wade started to come on strong during bowl practices, which was a great sign for the 2013 season. The Sooners don't have a lot of other options at DT; at the moment, they only have three true DTs on the roster. One of those is Wade, who will have every opportunity to make an impact this season.
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Position breakdown: Defensive tackle
February, 25, 2013
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
NORMAN, Okla. -- Michigan defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery will become Oklahoma's defensive tackles coach. And he faces a tall task in Norman.
No position on Oklahoma’s roster has more questions marks than defensive tackle.
No position on Oklahoma’s roster has more questions marks than defensive tackle.
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Simon, Anderson no longer on OU team
February, 17, 2013
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
UPDATE: An OU spokesperson confirms junior defensive tackle Damon Williams is no longer on the team, as well.
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma will be transitioning to three new assistant coaches this spring. The Sooners will also have to make do with just four scholarship cornerbacks and possibly as few as three scholarship defensive tackles during the spring, as well.
An OU spokesperson confirmed Sunday night that cornerback Gary Simon and defensive tackle Marquis Anderson are no longer with the squad.
That leaves the Sooners with only returning starter Aaron Colvin, Cortez Johnson and Zack Sanchez and Kass Everett at cornerback; and just Jordan Phillips, Jordan Wade and Torrea Peterson at defensive tackle.
OU was hoping to add junior-college tackle Quincy Russell in January. Russell, however, still has academic work to complete before he can enroll. Of OU’s three returning defensive tackles, only Phillips saw even spot duty last season.
The Sooners signed three high school defensive tackles earlier this month, as well. But one of those, Kerrick Huggins, has yet to qualify and doubled-signed with Trinity Valley Community College in case he doesn’t make it Norman.
Coach Bob Stoops showed he hasn’t been happy lately with OU’s production or recruiting at defensive tackle, and fired his longtime defensive tackles coach, Jackie Shipp, last week. Last season, the Sooners ranked 94th in run defense and 108th in tackles for loss.
OU also lost its top three defensive tackles -- Casey Walker, Jamarkus McFarland and Stacy McGee -- to graduation.
The Sooners face transition in the secondary, as well. Three of five starters are gone, and Simon was expected to challenge Johnson for the starting job at corner opposite Colvin.
NORMAN, Okla. -- Oklahoma will be transitioning to three new assistant coaches this spring. The Sooners will also have to make do with just four scholarship cornerbacks and possibly as few as three scholarship defensive tackles during the spring, as well.
An OU spokesperson confirmed Sunday night that cornerback Gary Simon and defensive tackle Marquis Anderson are no longer with the squad.
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OU was hoping to add junior-college tackle Quincy Russell in January. Russell, however, still has academic work to complete before he can enroll. Of OU’s three returning defensive tackles, only Phillips saw even spot duty last season.
The Sooners signed three high school defensive tackles earlier this month, as well. But one of those, Kerrick Huggins, has yet to qualify and doubled-signed with Trinity Valley Community College in case he doesn’t make it Norman.
Coach Bob Stoops showed he hasn’t been happy lately with OU’s production or recruiting at defensive tackle, and fired his longtime defensive tackles coach, Jackie Shipp, last week. Last season, the Sooners ranked 94th in run defense and 108th in tackles for loss.
OU also lost its top three defensive tackles -- Casey Walker, Jamarkus McFarland and Stacy McGee -- to graduation.
The Sooners face transition in the secondary, as well. Three of five starters are gone, and Simon was expected to challenge Johnson for the starting job at corner opposite Colvin.
As critics took aim at Oklahoma’s defensive line this season, head coach Bob Stoops was unyielding in his defense of his players, often pointing to the experience that five senior rotation players bring to the table. Stoops said on more than one occasion that his defensive line was playing well.
The numbers beg to differ.
OU ranked No. 112 nationally in tackles for loss (4.23 per game), No. 70 in sacks (1.85 per game), No. 50 in scoring defense (25.46 points per game) and No. 100 in turnovers gained (16). While it’s true the Sooners defensive line wasn’t required to be disruptive in defensive coordinator Mike Stoops' system, a general lack of penetration played a key role in those final numbers.
The numbers beg to differ.
OU ranked No. 112 nationally in tackles for loss (4.23 per game), No. 70 in sacks (1.85 per game), No. 50 in scoring defense (25.46 points per game) and No. 100 in turnovers gained (16). While it’s true the Sooners defensive line wasn’t required to be disruptive in defensive coordinator Mike Stoops' system, a general lack of penetration played a key role in those final numbers.
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Freshman update: DT Jordan Wade
December, 27, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
As other players at his position have been focused on securing another 10-win season for Oklahoma, defensive tackle Jordan Wade has been focused on making an impact in 2013.
Opportunities abound for Wade, with three of four rotation players at defensive tackle leaving the program after the AT&T Cotton Bowl. The redshirting freshman spent the fall trying to improve his technique and skills at defensive tackle.
“He’s growing in ability,” senior defensive tackle JaMarkus McFarland said. “I can see great things out of him. It’s a learning curve at this position but I’d say look out for him next year.”
Opportunities abound for Wade, with three of four rotation players at defensive tackle leaving the program after the AT&T Cotton Bowl. The redshirting freshman spent the fall trying to improve his technique and skills at defensive tackle.
“He’s growing in ability,” senior defensive tackle JaMarkus McFarland said. “I can see great things out of him. It’s a learning curve at this position but I’d say look out for him next year.”
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State of the program: Defensive tackle
December, 25, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
After grading the performance of Oklahoma’s defensive tackles in 2012, it is the perfect time to take a closer look at the defensive tackles on the roster or the commitment list as SoonerNation evaluates the future at the position for Oklahoma. Here’s a look at one player who could be next in line to make a major impact, one player to keep an eye on and one current commitment who could be the future at defensive tackle.
Next in line: Jordan Phillips. The redshirt freshman will be the lone returning rotation player at defensive tackle for the Sooners in 2013. Phillips has wowed teammates with his sheer athleticism but is just starting to translate his potential into production. Even though he started seeing consistent playing time in the final weeks of the season, OU needs Phillips to make a major jump forward heading into next season.
Keep an eye on: Jordan Wade. Another player with some unique skills, Wade needs to seize the opportunity to become a major contributor in OU’s defense. Teammates single out his strength as one of his biggest assets and say he’s improved during his redshirt season in 2012. OU badly needs Wade to step up in 2013 and he has a physical ability to be a impact player as a redshirt freshman but will need to continue to develop if he's going to make a significant impact.
Next in line: Jordan Phillips. The redshirt freshman will be the lone returning rotation player at defensive tackle for the Sooners in 2013. Phillips has wowed teammates with his sheer athleticism but is just starting to translate his potential into production. Even though he started seeing consistent playing time in the final weeks of the season, OU needs Phillips to make a major jump forward heading into next season.
Keep an eye on: Jordan Wade. Another player with some unique skills, Wade needs to seize the opportunity to become a major contributor in OU’s defense. Teammates single out his strength as one of his biggest assets and say he’s improved during his redshirt season in 2012. OU badly needs Wade to step up in 2013 and he has a physical ability to be a impact player as a redshirt freshman but will need to continue to develop if he's going to make a significant impact.
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Defensive tackle a priority for OU in '13
October, 3, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
When Oklahoma signed just one defensive tackle for the Class of 2012 -- Jordan Wade, originally a 2011 commitment who didn't qualify -- there wasn't panic. The rationale was the Sooners were loaded at the spot and some of the younger players would emerge.
One-fourth of the way through the 2012 season and nobody has emerged among that younger group. And OU is still without a defensive tackle commit.
It it time to panic for OU fans? No, not yet. The Sooners might still be waiting on that first pledge but that doesn’t mean defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp isn’t doing his job.
One-fourth of the way through the 2012 season and nobody has emerged among that younger group. And OU is still without a defensive tackle commit.
It it time to panic for OU fans? No, not yet. The Sooners might still be waiting on that first pledge but that doesn’t mean defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp isn’t doing his job.
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Oklahoma redshirt plan coming into focus
September, 11, 2012
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
NORMAN, Okla. -- Through two games, the Sooners have played nine true freshmen: wide receivers Trey Metoyer, Sterling Shepard and Durron Neal, tight end Taylor McNamara, center Ty Darlington, defensive ends Mike Onuoha and Charles Tapper, linebacker Eric Striker and cornerback Gary Simon. With the cupcake portion of the schedule over and one with, it appears the rest of the true freshmen will redshirt this season.
SoonerNation breaks down the rest of the freshman class, from those most likely to least likely to make an impact in 2013:
1. Alex Ross, running back: The Sooners could have an opening in the backfield for Ross with Dominique Whaley due to graduate. Damien Williams figures to be projected starter, and then there’s Brennan Clay and Roy Finch. But Ross nearly avoided this redshirt this season with an even more crowded backfield. Ross’ future is bright.
SoonerNation breaks down the rest of the freshman class, from those most likely to least likely to make an impact in 2013:
1. Alex Ross, running back: The Sooners could have an opening in the backfield for Ross with Dominique Whaley due to graduate. Damien Williams figures to be projected starter, and then there’s Brennan Clay and Roy Finch. But Ross nearly avoided this redshirt this season with an even more crowded backfield. Ross’ future is bright.
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During the summer months, SoonerNation will take a closer look at each scholarship player on Oklahoma’s roster in our Crimson Countdown series. We'll analyze each player’s impact on the program since he arrived on campus, his potential impact this fall and his long-term impact. Starting with No. 1 Tony Jefferson, the daily series will go in numerical order until our final analysis of No. 98 Chuka Ndulue.
No. 93 Jordan Wade
Defensive tackle, 6-foot-4, 290 pounds
No. 93 Jordan Wade
Defensive tackle, 6-foot-4, 290 pounds
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SoonerNation writer Jake Trotter chatted with readers on Monday about Oklahoma football and recruiting. Here's the full transcript. If you didn't get your question answered, send it to Jake's mailbag.
Here are a few highlights from the chat:
Trent (Blanchard): Which player from last year's roster do you see making the biggest jump in production this season on both sides of the ball?
Jake Trotter: I could see Brennan Clay becoming a bigger factor on the offense. They trust him. He doesn't have Finch's explosion, but he's sound across the board. Defensively, R.J. Washington is the one to watch. He could/should finish out as the team's sack leader.
Kevin (Reno, NV): Will Gabe Lynn have any impact in Sooner uniform? Or will the former 5-star prospect only be using up a scholarship during his career in Norman?
Jake Trotter: Right now, I'd say Lynn is the third safety, behind two guys that might be gone in 2013. So no, Lynn's days are not done, and I think the Mike Stoops change of scenery could do wonders for him and his confidence.
Ryan (Dallas): Should our LB be an area of concern? Tom Wort seems a little prone to injury, while Corey Nelson and Joe Ibiloye don't have a lot of experience, especially in this new defense.
Jake Trotter: Area of concern? No. But will it be the strength of the team? Probably not. Wort is injury prone, but Jaydan Bird has proven to be a reliable backup. I don't think Corey Nelson is the player he was getting hyped as two springs ago, but he can still be a very effective Big 12 LB.
Tony (Richmond, CA): Will Jordan Wade or Jordan Phillips emerge for OU this season and give the Sooners a big body to clog the middle and stop the run?
Jake Trotter: Wade is probably still a year way. But Phillips could really help, and is a potential future star.
Jordan Phillips impressing with athleticism
April, 10, 2012
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
Oklahoma defensive tackle Jordan Phillips amazes his teammates almost daily.
And not just with his natural ability to blow past opposing offensive linemen.
“He’s the only 300-pound guy I’ve ever seen do a standing backflip in his pads,” said fellow defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland. “And he can dunk with two hands, which is amazing.”
At 6-foot-6, now 330 pounds, Phillips looks like a tackle. But more than a tackle, he’s an athlete.
Last season, an academic snafu caused the Towanda, Kan., to arrive in Norman a couple of weeks after fall camp had started, ultimately leading him to redshirt. All it took was one practice, however, for Phillips to make his presence known. As the Sooners were warming up, Phillips did a standing backflip in front of the entire team -- forcing position coach Jackie Shipp to do something he never thought he’d have to do: outlaw backflips among his players.
Shipp hasn’t outlawed dunking, but that could be next. Phillips is maybe the only OU defensive lineman able to throw down a two-handed jam. Despite weighing well over 300 pounds, Phillips, who averaged a double-double his final two seasons of high school, is also one of the best basketball players on the football team.
“I’ve seen him shoot from half court like they’re free throws,” McFarland said. “He’s amazing to watch. He can do whatever, honestly, I believe he could do baseball or swim.”
What the Sooners need most from Phillips is to eventually emerge as a difference-maker up front. The steady trio of Casey Walker, Stacy McGee and McFarland figure to anchor the tackle position for a third straight year. But all three will be gone after this season, which will leave a sizeable void down the middle of the defense.
The Sooners have other promising tackles. Redshirt freshman Marquis Anderson is more of a combo lineman in the mold of David King, able to play either tackle or end. Mid-semester addition Jordan Wade, meanwhile, is an intriguing prospect, though still probably a year away from seriously contributing. Then there are sophomores Damon Williams and Torrea Peterson, who, as McFarland puts it, are both capable of being “low-pad, run-stuffers.”
But none possesses the athletic tool belt Phillips does.
“He has amazing ability to do pretty much anything he wants,” McFarland said. “All he has to do is put his mind to it.”
And not just with his natural ability to blow past opposing offensive linemen.
“He’s the only 300-pound guy I’ve ever seen do a standing backflip in his pads,” said fellow defensive tackle Jamarkus McFarland. “And he can dunk with two hands, which is amazing.”
At 6-foot-6, now 330 pounds, Phillips looks like a tackle. But more than a tackle, he’s an athlete.
Last season, an academic snafu caused the Towanda, Kan., to arrive in Norman a couple of weeks after fall camp had started, ultimately leading him to redshirt. All it took was one practice, however, for Phillips to make his presence known. As the Sooners were warming up, Phillips did a standing backflip in front of the entire team -- forcing position coach Jackie Shipp to do something he never thought he’d have to do: outlaw backflips among his players.
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Shipp hasn’t outlawed dunking, but that could be next. Phillips is maybe the only OU defensive lineman able to throw down a two-handed jam. Despite weighing well over 300 pounds, Phillips, who averaged a double-double his final two seasons of high school, is also one of the best basketball players on the football team.
“I’ve seen him shoot from half court like they’re free throws,” McFarland said. “He’s amazing to watch. He can do whatever, honestly, I believe he could do baseball or swim.”
What the Sooners need most from Phillips is to eventually emerge as a difference-maker up front. The steady trio of Casey Walker, Stacy McGee and McFarland figure to anchor the tackle position for a third straight year. But all three will be gone after this season, which will leave a sizeable void down the middle of the defense.
The Sooners have other promising tackles. Redshirt freshman Marquis Anderson is more of a combo lineman in the mold of David King, able to play either tackle or end. Mid-semester addition Jordan Wade, meanwhile, is an intriguing prospect, though still probably a year away from seriously contributing. Then there are sophomores Damon Williams and Torrea Peterson, who, as McFarland puts it, are both capable of being “low-pad, run-stuffers.”
But none possesses the athletic tool belt Phillips does.
“He has amazing ability to do pretty much anything he wants,” McFarland said. “All he has to do is put his mind to it.”
Highlights from Bob Stoops' radio interview
March, 28, 2012
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Jake Trotter | ESPN.com
Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops was on KREF SportsTalk 1400 AM on Wednesday with former OU players Teddy Lehman and Dusty Dvoracek. Here are some highlights from the interview:
On how the spring is going:
It’s going really well. We’ve got a lot of good work in. We’ve been relatively short on injuries, which has been positive. I’ve been happy. The guys are working well and getting better.
On Mike Stoops transitioning back to defensive coordinator:
It’s been been easy. Just like how I feel it would happen with me, easy to do. What you always have done. He’s transitioned into it really well. He’s implemented good things. Guys have taken to do. Going really well.
On him being the same fiery Mike Stoops:
Oh yeah. To a degree. You need that kind of intensity and focus. Going really well for him.
On new linebackers coach Tim Kish:
It’s going well. Tim is very detailed in everything he gives them. Guys are taking to it well. Lot of competition there, which is always healthy. We have a new set of eyes, to see what they’re able to do, who’s making most plays, most consistently. It’s been good. Like the way it’s going.
On Trey Metoyer:
Trey has been really special. That’s really been a great thing. The two linebackers have shown up a lot, Frank Shannon and Aaron Franklin, really doing well also. Really positive. We’ve been looking at P.L. Lindley at defensive end, he’s doing a nice job. Those are some guys that really stick out right now.
On replacing Travis Lewis:
We’ll see. Other guys are all doing well. Joe Ibiloye doing great. Corey Nelson has played a lot of good football for us. I see Tom (Wort) staying inside. Aaron Franklin is also doing really well. Those guys see for the most part. There’s good competition going between all of them.
On the defensive line:
Casey (Walker) has been out, and actually the last week, Stacy McGee been a little banged up. We do have some young guys. Jordan Phillips is really coming on and started making some more plays. A very talented guy. Jordan (Wade) has a ways to go, but has made good strides. Getting better, made a few plays the other day.
On DE R.J. Washington:
R.J. is doing a good job. Marquis Anderson is the other guy who I was thinking of, making a few more plays there at d-tackle. Those guys like always have to keep developing.
On who the go-to guy will be without Ryan Broyles:
I don’t know that we’ll have a go to guy. Don’t know if that’s the right way to say. More all of those guys. Kenny Stills, Jaz Reynolds, Trey Franks, Trey Metoyer now and we got some other young new guys coming in we really like. More spread it out to all of them.
On how the spring is going:
It’s going really well. We’ve got a lot of good work in. We’ve been relatively short on injuries, which has been positive. I’ve been happy. The guys are working well and getting better.
On Mike Stoops transitioning back to defensive coordinator:
It’s been been easy. Just like how I feel it would happen with me, easy to do. What you always have done. He’s transitioned into it really well. He’s implemented good things. Guys have taken to do. Going really well.
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Malcolm Emmons/US PresswireOklahoma coach Bob Stoops singled out freshman Trey Metoyer as a spring standout.
Oh yeah. To a degree. You need that kind of intensity and focus. Going really well for him.
On new linebackers coach Tim Kish:
It’s going well. Tim is very detailed in everything he gives them. Guys are taking to it well. Lot of competition there, which is always healthy. We have a new set of eyes, to see what they’re able to do, who’s making most plays, most consistently. It’s been good. Like the way it’s going.
On Trey Metoyer:
Trey has been really special. That’s really been a great thing. The two linebackers have shown up a lot, Frank Shannon and Aaron Franklin, really doing well also. Really positive. We’ve been looking at P.L. Lindley at defensive end, he’s doing a nice job. Those are some guys that really stick out right now.
On replacing Travis Lewis:
We’ll see. Other guys are all doing well. Joe Ibiloye doing great. Corey Nelson has played a lot of good football for us. I see Tom (Wort) staying inside. Aaron Franklin is also doing really well. Those guys see for the most part. There’s good competition going between all of them.
On the defensive line:
Casey (Walker) has been out, and actually the last week, Stacy McGee been a little banged up. We do have some young guys. Jordan Phillips is really coming on and started making some more plays. A very talented guy. Jordan (Wade) has a ways to go, but has made good strides. Getting better, made a few plays the other day.
On DE R.J. Washington:
R.J. is doing a good job. Marquis Anderson is the other guy who I was thinking of, making a few more plays there at d-tackle. Those guys like always have to keep developing.
On who the go-to guy will be without Ryan Broyles:
I don’t know that we’ll have a go to guy. Don’t know if that’s the right way to say. More all of those guys. Kenny Stills, Jaz Reynolds, Trey Franks, Trey Metoyer now and we got some other young new guys coming in we really like. More spread it out to all of them.
Position battle update: Defensive line
March, 22, 2012
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Brandon Chatmon | ESPN.com
While the Sooners are on spring break this week, SoonerNation will update readers on five position battles this spring. For today: Defensive line.
Developing a defensive line that is feared throughout the Big 12 is one of the focuses of the offseason at Oklahoma.
The Sooners need to replace Big 12 co-defensive player of the year Frank Alexander and NFL draft early entry Ronnell Lewis at defensive end, but rotation players R.J. Washington and David King return.
Developing a defensive line that is feared throughout the Big 12 is one of the focuses of the offseason at Oklahoma.
The Sooners need to replace Big 12 co-defensive player of the year Frank Alexander and NFL draft early entry Ronnell Lewis at defensive end, but rotation players R.J. Washington and David King return.
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