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Sooners' board dwindling in final week 
February, 1, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
NORMAN, Okla. -- We've hit the stretch run for the Sooners' 2013 recruiting class. And while so much of Oklahoma’s class has been decided, there is still much to settle by Feb. 6.
Heading into this final weekend before national signing day, here are OU’s top targets still left on the board:
Heading into this final weekend before national signing day, here are OU’s top targets still left on the board:
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NORMAN, Okla. -- With everybody looking for instant gratification, it’s tough to view the weekend as a success for Oklahoma.
But it was even if it doesn’t feel like it for fans.
But it was even if it doesn’t feel like it for fans.
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Georgia tackles top OU's target board
January, 25, 2013
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In the stretch run, and while so much of Oklahoma’s class has been decided, plenty more will happen in the next two weeks.
Top targets are changing on almost a daily basis, but heading into the weekend here are OU’s top 10 targets left on the board.
Top targets are changing on almost a daily basis, but heading into the weekend here are OU’s top 10 targets left on the board.
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Sooner Intel: Recruiting news and notes
January, 10, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:
Read the Sooner Intel after the jump.
- Stock soaring for recent Sooners offer who's visiting this weekend
- Breaking down OU's big recruiting weekend
- Former in-state star looking at visiting soon
- More on the Sooners canceling junior day and the impact it has
- DE D.J. Ward, who sat out his senior season, is ready to enroll early.
- ESPN 300 safety staying true to OU
- Three-star defensive back, once thought to be an OU lock, isn't hearing from the Sooners
Read the Sooner Intel after the jump.
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OU looking for final puzzle pieces for 2013
January, 7, 2013
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NORMAN, Okla. -- Before Friday, Oklahoma was finally riding a wave of positive recruiting momentum. December was a banner month for the Sooners, who added five verbal commitments.
It wasn't just about getting five commits, it was about the positions OU added. Four combined at offensive and defensive tackle alleviated panic for Sooners fans.
But then Friday happened. It remains to be seen if the 41-13 blowout loss to Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl will put a damper on recruiting for OU, but it certainly didn't help matters. And then Sunday happened with a big-time shocker and blow to the class when ESPN 300 linebacker Jordan Mastrogiovanni (Dallas/Jesuit) flipped his commitment from OU to Texas A&M.
Heading into the final month until national signing day, OU has 17 commits with another 5-7 spots still available.
To start, OU is not pursuing any quarterbacks, running backs, interior offensive linemen, defensive ends or kickers. The Sooners are content there for this class. But at the other spots, there is still some work to do.
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It wasn't just about getting five commits, it was about the positions OU added. Four combined at offensive and defensive tackle alleviated panic for Sooners fans.
Heading into the final month until national signing day, OU has 17 commits with another 5-7 spots still available.
To start, OU is not pursuing any quarterbacks, running backs, interior offensive linemen, defensive ends or kickers. The Sooners are content there for this class. But at the other spots, there is still some work to do.
Read the rest of the story here.
Treadwell, Mitchell top OU Christmas list
December, 23, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Christmas felt like it came early for Oklahoma in the last two weeks with commitments of offensive tackles Christian Daimler (Houston/Stratford) and ESPN JC 100 prospect Josiah St. John (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley).
Add in the commitment of three-star defensive tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) and the signing of ESPN JC 100 defensive tackle Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley), and it has been a banner couple of weeks for the Sooners.
But OU isn’t done yet. OU coach Bob Stoops said the Sooners weren’t done -- not by a longshot. So in the spirit of the season, here is OU’s recruiting Christmas list to close out the 2013 class.
Add in the commitment of three-star defensive tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) and the signing of ESPN JC 100 defensive tackle Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley), and it has been a banner couple of weeks for the Sooners.
But OU isn’t done yet. OU coach Bob Stoops said the Sooners weren’t done -- not by a longshot. So in the spirit of the season, here is OU’s recruiting Christmas list to close out the 2013 class.
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There is one glaring hole in Oklahoma’s defensive recruiting for the 2013 class. But it’s a big one. The Sooners are faring well or at least decently at every other spot, but OU is lacking defensive tackles.
Worse than lacking at them is the fact OU has been involved in several tight battles at the position only to have never come out on top.
With less than two months until national signing day, here is a position-by-position breakdown of OU defensive targets.
Worse than lacking at them is the fact OU has been involved in several tight battles at the position only to have never come out on top.
With less than two months until national signing day, here is a position-by-position breakdown of OU defensive targets.
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Sooner Intel: Recruiting news and notes
November, 29, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:
- Crazy week continues for new OU commit
- More on the defensive end situation
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Lamar Robbins: 'Great time' on OU visit
November, 27, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
The third time was the charm. Three-star cornerback Lamar Robbins (Miami/Southridge) had been on two previous official visits only to see the school he was visiting get wiped out.
It happened the first time at Purdue when Michigan rolled the Boilermakers. Then it happened last month when Kansas State blew out West Virginia.
And when Oklahoma State took a 14-0 lead on Oklahoma on Saturday, Robbins thought it was going to happen again. The Sooners made sure it didn’t happen one more time, coming from behind for a thrilling 51-48 overtime victory against their Bedlam rival.
It happened the first time at Purdue when Michigan rolled the Boilermakers. Then it happened last month when Kansas State blew out West Virginia.
And when Oklahoma State took a 14-0 lead on Oklahoma on Saturday, Robbins thought it was going to happen again. The Sooners made sure it didn’t happen one more time, coming from behind for a thrilling 51-48 overtime victory against their Bedlam rival.
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Sooner Intel: Recruiting news and notes
November, 23, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Every Thursday (or Friday this week because of the holiday), SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:
- Bain excited to see Oklahoma City, OU
- One recruit considered switching his commitment to OU after a recent visit
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DT Bain, DB Robbins top Bedlam visitors
November, 23, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Last year was considered a down year for OU’s home game Thanksgiving weekend. It was the coldest game of the season. It was against Iowa State. Not much was expected.
But even that weekend provided some fireworks. Eventual defensive end signee Michael Onuoha was on an unofficial visit. ESPN 150 running back Keith Ford (Cypress, Texas/Ranch) was there, as was ESPN 150 defensive tackle Justin Manning (Dallas/Kimball).
But this year's Thanksgiving weekend game is Bedlam, with rival Oklahoma State coming to town. And there are plenty of top-ranked recruits making the trip. Here are five OU fans should keep tabs on:
But even that weekend provided some fireworks. Eventual defensive end signee Michael Onuoha was on an unofficial visit. ESPN 150 running back Keith Ford (Cypress, Texas/Ranch) was there, as was ESPN 150 defensive tackle Justin Manning (Dallas/Kimball).
But this year's Thanksgiving weekend game is Bedlam, with rival Oklahoma State coming to town. And there are plenty of top-ranked recruits making the trip. Here are five OU fans should keep tabs on:
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Sooner Intel: Recruiting news and notes
November, 15, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:
- Juco defensive tackle planning visit to OU
- Offensive tackle grows comfortable with Sooners head coach
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DB Robbins to reschedule Sooners visit
October, 28, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Three-star cornerback Lamar Robbins (Miami/Southridge) was scheduled to take an official visit to Oklahoma for its showdown against Notre Dame, but it turns out he was unable to make the trip.
“I had a game Saturday so I didn’t make the trip,” Robbins said. “We’re going to reschedule it for some other time.”
The silver lining in the news is that Robbins didn’t see another team lose on an official visit. Robbins has been on two previous official visits to Purdue and West Virginia, and neither had a positive result.
“I had a game Saturday so I didn’t make the trip,” Robbins said. “We’re going to reschedule it for some other time.”
The silver lining in the news is that Robbins didn’t see another team lose on an official visit. Robbins has been on two previous official visits to Purdue and West Virginia, and neither had a positive result.
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Alexander, Luke among top OU visitors
October, 26, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
There is no shortage of top visitors coming to Oklahoma for Saturday’s showdown with fifth-ranked Notre Dame.
From the official visitors to the unofficial visitors, recruits are coming from all over the country to visit Norman, Okla.
For a full list of visitors, read the SoonerNation forum. But here are 10 notable visitors and what their presence means to OU:
From the official visitors to the unofficial visitors, recruits are coming from all over the country to visit Norman, Okla.
For a full list of visitors, read the SoonerNation forum. But here are 10 notable visitors and what their presence means to OU:
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Sooner Intel: Recruiting news and notes
October, 25, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
Every Thursday, SoonerNation releases the Sooner Intel, a sneak peek inside Oklahoma Sooners football recruiting with news and notes on the latest happenings around the program. Talk about it on our forum. A few things discussed in this week's update:
- OU makes the final three for an elite defensive tackle who is visiting this weekend.
- An in-depth look at some of this weekend's visitors.
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