Mr. P Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Lincoln Riley bailed for Cali, but we replaced him (upgraded?) with Brent Venables. We lost a lot of coaches and players in the transition, but it remains to be seen if it was addition by subtraction. The biggest change I think we're all hoping to see will be a culture shift to a more physical and tenacious program. What will this new OU look like in the coming year with Venables, Schmitty, and Lebby running things?  New year, new thread...  BOOMER SOONER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Aw man, we're losing Spencer Jones? Not Spencer Jones! Anyone but Spencer Jones! Might as well not even field a team if we don't have Spencer Jones!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 45 minutes ago, Valhalla said: "I know Lincoln Riley played a big part in OU, but OU was great before Lincoln Riley got there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Right now BV still has two assistant coach spots to fill (DT and CB).  Rumors are that Todd Bates from Clemson will be the DT coach and the CB coach will be the CB coach from Alabama when it is all said and done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Caleb Williams is expected to enter the portal this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Message board chatter has "sources" saying that Caleb Williams will be entering the transfer portal BUT will allow OU to re-recruit him.  Gotta admit, I'm not a fan of this...  but it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just now, Valhalla said: Caleb Williams is expected to enter the portal this afternoon. Lol, we posted about this at almost the exact same time.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 He has to enter the portal to start the bidding officially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 31 minutes ago, Valhalla said: He has to enter the portal to start the bidding officially. Sure, and we all know there's been plenty of back-channel talks from the moment the Liar Riley news got out. All this means is that the process is officially out in the open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 hour ago, LOL said: Sure, and we all know there's been plenty of back-channel talks from the moment the Liar Riley news got out. All this means is that the process is officially out in the open. I am just trying to look at it logically to see what situation would better than what he has right now at Oklahoma? Alabama - Still have Bryce Young Ohio State - Still have Chase Stroud USC - I guess he could follow Riley, but USC's roster is awful. Georgia - Kirby always picks the wrong QB. Texas - has Ewers A&M - maybe, but I just don't see that one.  There are four places that I think might be the most realistic. Michigan - he has connections there through a QB trainer. Maryland - He is a dmv guy, and that would be going home I guess. Penn State - A major program that is closer to home. Miami - Joe Brady is still being floated around as the OC here. CW was very interested in Brady at LSU before he went to the NFL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 1:17 PM, Valhalla said: Â Kids a pass for wearing a flat brimmed hat.#CurvedBrimOrWeThrowHands 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 16 minutes ago, Valhalla said: USC - I guess he could follow Riley, but USC's roster is awful. Despite everything that has happened, I still see USC as a strong possibility due to the fact that he seems interested in parlaying his sports celebrity into being an "Influencer." Kids these days don't care about gameday glory for good ol' State U. It's all about clicks, shares, and likes. Social media swag and clout. Dude could literally sit on the bench for a 4-7 squad and still position himself as a style icon. Many have done as much with far, far less talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Valhalla said: These are much MUCH bigger stories than Williams transfer portal gossip. If OU has demonstrated anything for the last ten years, having a hotshot QB doesn't amount to a hill of beans when it comes to winning playoffs games and nattys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 If CW does actually leave then it will be interesting to see who Lebby can get. Doug Gabriel who played for Lebby at UCF is available. Casey Thompson is a more nuclear option that might be realistic. He wasn't the problem at Texas this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Valhalla said: Â Hopefully Valai is a great coach because he's not in the top 50 in recruiting that I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, Valhalla said: I am just trying to look at it logically to see what situation would better than what he has right now at Oklahoma? Miami - Joe Brady is still being floated around as the OC here. CW was very interested in Brady at LSU before he went to the NFL. I've seen Miami and Virginia Tech as two possible destinations, and that mystifies me...  Yeah, I understand his interest in Joe Brady, but one: that's not even official yet, and two: Miami has a freshman who had a standout latter half of the season. Granted, he's no Bryce Young, but why would Caleb leave an incumbent QB1 position at OU to enter a competition at Miami, all in the hopes that Brady can re-capture lightning in a bottle IF he even wins the starting role? Of course, if it's a money thing, well, who knows...  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Valhalla said: Casey Thompson is a more nuclear option that might be realistic. He wasn't the problem at Texas this year. Not crazy about Thompson's skillset, but the storylines would be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sportsfanatic1 said: Hopefully Valai is a great coach because he's not in the top 50 in recruiting that I can find. You can't be terrible if you have been on Kirby and Saban's staff at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Valhalla said: You can't be terrible if you have been on Kirby and Saban's staff at some point. I would agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsfanatic1 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Just surprising about the recruiting but who knows they may have told him don't worry about it. Plus, BV isn't just going to hire a "spot" filler for his D. I know some may not agree but I think OU got the best hire of all P5 schools in BV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. P Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 I think he goes west to USC. I imagine Lie-ley has all but guaranteed a starting spot, and there's probably some sweet NIL deals waiting on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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