7-5 Isn’t Chasing Off Recruits At Oklahoma

by ccmachine on Dec 22, 2009 11:38 PM CST in Football Comment 16 comments

Blake Bell is the prized recruit in a star studded class but a decision by Cam Newton could possibly be looming as well.

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If there's one thing that's good about Oklahoma's struggles on the football field this season it's that the team's short comings in various positions were exposed and the need for talent and depth at quarterback, receiver and offensive line couldn't have been clearer. The Sooners were decimated by injury on the line not to mention injuries to the quarterback and tight ends. Then there are the receivers who didn't necessarily suffer from injuries. Instead they had the drops and the inability to separate from defenders which ultimately could be worse because eventually injuries heal.

Apparently recruits love the opportunities birthed by Oklahoma's struggles because despite five losses this season Oklahoma has officially moved to "waiting list" mode with the 2010 recruiting class. Apparently the reports of Oklahoma's football demise have been greatly exaggerated.

*OKLAHOMA COMMITTED/UNSIGNED*	Pos	Stars	Ht	Wt	40	RR	Committed	Hometown
Blake Bell	QB		6-6	210	4.75	5.9	April 3rd	Wichita, KS
Brennan Clay	RB		6-0	190	4.46	5.9	June 5th	San Diego, CA
Aaron Colvin	DB		6-0	180	4.42	5.7	July 27th	Owasso, OK
Rashod Favors	LB		6-2	215	4.5	5.6	Aug 31st	Fort Worth, TX
Roy Finch	RB		5-8	170	4.45	5.9	June 26th	Niceville, FL
Aaron Franklin	LB		6-1	206	4.5	5.6	Aug 7th	Marshall, TX
Trey Franks	ATH		5-9	172	4.4	5.6	July 22nd	Orange, TX
Quentin Hayes	DB		6-1	175	4.4	5.7	April 14th	Lancaster, TX
James Haynes	DB		6-0	181	4.36	5.8	July 22nd	Orange, TX
Austin Haywood	TE		6-4	245	4.8	5.8	Nov 2nd	Moore, OK
Bronson Irwin	OL		6-4	322	-	5.8	March 12	Mustang, OK
Tony Jefferson	DB		6-0	196	4.5	5.9	Dec 18th	Chula Vista, CA
Jarrett Lake	ATH		6-2	205	-	5.5	July 13th	Jenks, OK
Eddrick Loften	DB		5-10	195	4.5	5.8	Feb 10th	Irving, TX
Justin McCay	ATH		6-3	197	4.5	6.0	Aug 12th	Shawnee, KS
Sheldon McClain	WR		6-2	174	4.48	5.6	May 12th	Cibolo, TX
Trey Millard	TE		6-2	245	4.5	5.8	Aug 24th	Columbia, MO
Chuka Ndulue	DE		6-3	240	-	5.7	May 22nd	Dallas, TX
Daniel Noble	DT		6-4	275	4.85	5.7	Jan 29th	Flower Mound, TX
Torrea Peterson	DT		6-4	300	5.1	5.7	June 25th	San Antonio, TX
Joe Powell	ATH		5-11	174	4.49	5.7	March 4th	Dallas, TX
Adam Shead	OL		6-4	315	-	5.7	May 12th	Cedar Hill, TX
Kenny Stills	WR		6-2	175	4.4	5.8	Dec 18th	Carlsbad, CA
Tyrus Thompson	OL		6-6	278	5	5.8	Feb 22nd	Pflugerville, TX
Daryl Williams	OL		6-5	269	4.9	5.8	Oct 11th	Corinth, TX
Julian Wilson	ATH		6-2	172	4.4	5.6	July 7th	Moore, OK
Austin Woods	OL		6-5	290	-	5.8	July 1st	Rockwall, TX

As of right now the Sooners have 27 commitments for 2010 and are still in on the Cameron Newton sweepstakes. Currently Rivals has Oklahoma's recruiting class ranked #4. ESPN has them at #5 and Scout puts them at #2. The class consists of 12 offensive players, 10 defensive and 5 guys who are being recruited as athletes. Of the 27 commits 14 of them are 4-star recruits and 13 are 3-star. At least five of Oklahoma's 2010 commits are expected to be enrolled for spring classes and thus spring ball.

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just curious, what’re your scholarship numbers breaking down to?

by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 22, 2009 11:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not sure what the rules are but....

We did just have 2 players leave the program (Vinson and Owens) plus we will be getting 2 more scholarships back as I believe we come off of probation next year from the Rhett Bomar fiasco. I’m not sure on the dates but I think 2010 was the year.

by What_the on Dec 23, 2009 8:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

They have 27 that they can offer this year

Not sure how the Vinson and Owens transfers will affect that.

by ccmachine on Dec 23, 2009 9:26 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

plus

There is some sort of rule about the early enrollees not counting towards this year’s scholarship total or retroactive to last year’s number. Not entirely sure how it works but I’ve read about it in numerous places which is what’s allowing us to hold spots for Newton, White, Jeffcoat, Cullen, and others (assuming we don’t land all of the above which I very much don’t expect to happen).

by jtesooner on Dec 23, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Are We Done?

Rivals.com has us listed as having 27 scholarships committed.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880

Does that mean we’re done with our offseason shopping? There is a certain 6’8" Offensive Lineman at the top of the list who’d look pretty good under the Sooner’s Christmas Tree.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Seantrel-Henderson-71634

by BrooklynBoomer on Dec 23, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Technically They Are Done

But they can still make room should a certain few guys want to come.

by ccmachine on Dec 23, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just for my own curiosity and understanding, how does that happen?

by BrooklynBoomer on Dec 23, 2009 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

There are a few ways to make it happen

1) There will be players transferring which will in turn free up scholarships

2) There’s always the chance that someone won’t qualify

3) Early enrollment as mentioned above.

by ccmachine on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think...

They take some of the lower on the totem poll recruits and just make them “preferred walkons”

Or they just take the scholarships from a guy they didn’t want as much.

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by Jubanator14 on Dec 23, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or they just take the scholarships from a guy they didn’t want as much.

lol that’s such a d***headed move

by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 23, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it is but I have seen it done before in basketball (not at OU but I think Kentucky) so it wouldn’t shock me one bit if they did it in football too.

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by Jubanator14 on Dec 23, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

a kid is suing hawaii for revoking his scholarship (he’d been committed for 10 months and refused other schools recruitment), although that was because the new coaching staff decreed all previous scholarship offers were void.

by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 23, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Happens ALL the time

to most major schools. Heck even the non-major ones, just with lesser prospects.

One way to get a few in is early enrollment, then they go to the previous year’s scholarship limits usually replacing guys that transfer.

Another way is “Grey Shirts” or the preferred walk-ons. They don’t get a scholarship for the first semester, but get one after to replace guys that transfer.

Another way is give more offers, and wait for eligibility. I recall Baylor giving out like 30 a few years ago, had great press with their “class”. but like 8 of em where passed over by other schools cause they were doubtful to be eligible, and Baylor only got one or two through.

Or they get the “Sorry” phone call…and then go to a lesser school. I know Col St. usually keeps one or two scholarships open just to catch these kids.

by Redhawk on Dec 24, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Cam Newton

According to an Auburn blogger, they’ve signed Cam Newton. I’m searching everywhere and can’t confirm it yet… But regardless, maybe we’ll get the answer this afternoon either way.

Link

by evenyoudorn on Dec 23, 2009 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs