OU announces second running back transfer in as many weeks
by Jordan Esco on Sep 12, 2011 7:30 PM CDT
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OU and Coach Stoops announced after practice Monday night that one time five star RB recruit Jermie Calhoun has decided to transfer at the end of the semester. It's the second such announcement in as many weeks after Jonathan Miller announced his intention to do the same recently.
It's unfortunate that things have not worked out for Calhoun at OU. He was fighting his way back from a very serious knee injury and by all accounts had a great summer during preseason practices. However, the depth chart was a formidable obstacle and is apparently one he has chosen to move on from. I'll never question a kid's decision to transfer if they're primary motivator is playing time as it appears is the case here.
We would have loved you to stick around and battle it out, but we wish you nothing but the best Jermie. Sooner Nation will be cheering you on wherever you may wind up. Best of luck to you!
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I called this one as well. Total bust. It’s a shame, too. I wish him well. I hope he finishes his degree and is able to play soon. It’s a shame thinking about some of our recruiting classes from about 3-4 years. Jermie Calhoun, Justin Johnson, Jameel Owens, Josh Jarboe, DeJuan Miller (he’s been decent, but has not met expectations). It makes me appreciate the 2009 class sooooooooo much!!!
Next to transfer is the loser of the Bell/Allen competition, but that won’t happen until next season until one replaces Landry or one is named the #2 and heir apparent.
You definitely called that one a LONG time ago.
I honestly thought he’d stay and use our facilities/coaching to try to better his running ability as much as possible, and maybe even get some playing time along the way.
New Orleans, here we come.
by KratosWasASooner on Sep 13, 2011 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I think most kids would rather play a ton for a small or mid sized school instead of being a 4th or 5th stringer for OU. Plus, Calhoun is a junior and he’s got two sophomores ahead of him, a junior walk-on, Brandon Williams, and whomever OU signs for next year. It’s not like Calhoun is 4th or 5th string guy that is a freshman and the guys ahead of him are juniors and seniors.
It’s unfortunate that things didn’t work out, but it is what it is. No one is guaranteed playing time and the best players will play.
by SoonerSunDevil on Sep 13, 2011 1:59 AM CDT up reply actions
And depending on how well Williams does or if a true freshman RB from next year is an absolutely stud, I would not be surprised if a big name back (think Finch if he doesn’t get more carries and is still behind Whaley, Clay, Williams/New Back) transfer.
Oh, and Justin McCay is likely to transfer… he’s buried on the WR depth chart and the incoming WR class looks sick assuming Metoryer is here. McCay should have been a LB.
I’ll end the speculatin and negativity now :)
Dang man
Your getting dangerously close to stealing my rep for resident Debbie Downer here.
I think all your points are pretty valid, I just think it’s a slippery slope when you start speculating about who will or will not be here. Also think it’s a little harsh to label Calhoun a bust when injuries played a fairly significant role in his struggles. I, like you, hope he can find somewhere to be successful and while it obviously didn’t work out at OU will most definitely be rooting for him wherever he winds up.
Oh, and I wouldn’t be so sure about McCay. His decision to come to OU involved some pretty serious emotions so I doubt he’d be quick to leave. He was quite raw as a WR coming in, so I’m pretty certain the coaches were up front with him about what he’d have to do in order to see the field in his first couple years.
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Yeah, sorry being a Debbie Downer. I tend to be very matter-of-fact and frank. I stand by my points, though I realize making comments like that won’t win me many supporters.
I was never that impressed with Calhoun as a freshman. He was decent in mop up duty, but overall, he never lived up to the hype. I obviously wish nothing but the best for the kid. I have no ill will towards him or wish anything negative upon him. Injuries certainly played a role, but the bottom line is he never played a meaningful role on the team.
I understand what you’re saying about McCay, but playing time has gotta be #1 for him. Look at it from his point of view… Broyles, Stills, Franks, Kameel Jackson, DeJuan Miller, Jaz Reynolds, and Sheldon McClain (arguably) are ahead of him. I know Broyles and Miller are gone after this year, but the kid from Missouri is supposed to be special, Metoyer should be here, and hopefully DBG arrives. I don’t see McCay playing.
I hope McCay is a stud and makes me eat a big bowl of crow.
Okay, I’m really done with the negative posting now. :)
by SoonerSunDevil on Sep 12, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
"matter of fact"
I could think of another word for it…
"I want to see if I can hurt some more people. To me, I don't think I'm out there hurting enough people. I should hurt a lot more people than I do. I'd like to hurt someone on every play." The Boz
by stoopwitzer on Sep 12, 2011 8:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
WR is a position
That we can afford be overloaded. We pass the ball enough that a fresh pair of legs is always welcome. I also think McCay is just scratching the surface of his talent. His combination of strength, speed, and athletecism should afford him some playing time, especially near the goal line. Then again, look at my aforementioned misreads on the Calhoun situation.
New Orleans, here we come.
by KratosWasASooner on Sep 13, 2011 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions
My concern with McCay is the dreaded word “potential.” McCay, undoubtedly, has loads of potential. Indeed, he was a five star recruit if I remember correctly. It is way, way too early to write-off McCay, but he’s got to see the field and make a play or two this season to convince me that he can turn into something special.
Remember, Jameel Owens and DeJuan Miller came in with loads of potential. Adron Tennell came in as the #3 WR recruit in the entire country. Sometimes things work out and sometimes they don’t.
I do, however, agree that we can afford a bust or miss in the WR corp. We’d never have said that 2 or 3 years ago, but we appear loaded for the next 2-3 years.
by SoonerSunDevil on Sep 13, 2011 1:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Quick Grammer Lesson...
I’m not a grammer Nazi by any stretch of the imagination, but, I’ve seen this enough on the site for a quick refresher.
They’re is a contraction for “they are”.
Their is a possessive, meaning a group owns something.
For example,
Did you see Maryland’s new uniforms?
Yeah, they’re aweful! They really ruin their ability to win football games.
Did you see Texas’s three quarterbacks?
Yeah, they’re aweful! They really ruin their ability to win football games.
Did you see Notre Dame’s defense?
Yeah, they’re aweful! They really ruin their ability to win football games.
by captfoss on Sep 13, 2011 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I however....
would offer the following suggestions:
grammar
awful
I am not a nazi…
by It'sTheVoice on Sep 13, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
not a nazi
just egotistical, condescending and pretentious.
"I want to see if I can hurt some more people. To me, I don't think I'm out there hurting enough people. I should hurt a lot more people than I do. I'd like to hurt someone on every play." The Boz
by stoopwitzer on Sep 13, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Quick Spelling Lesson (From you guys to me)
grammar*
awful*
I wasn’t intending to be “egotistical, condescending and pretentious,” mostly just pointing out a grammar mistake I frequently see in the posts, and trying to add a bit of humor as well.
Feel free to take them as such if you choose; you might even go so far as to develop some kind of upside down hand gesture to flash in my face to make me feel bad. Really up to you.
Not that anyone cares, but...
The reason “they’re” bothers me is because I literally read it as “they are” in my head… which is something I started doing as a result of writing papers in school.
So, it makes it difficult for me to read sentences that use “they’re” incorrectly.
Don't worry about it, man.
People get more pissed off when you correct their grammar than when you insult their mother, but it doesn’t make you wrong. I thought your examples were a clever way to help people remember which word to use, and clearly some people need the refresher. Since they’ve already crucified you, you may as well write up another funny post explaining the proper use of “your” and “you’re”. You know, just in case anyone wants to seem literate in print someday.
I did not mean to offend you captfoss
I was just kidding around. Please accept my apology.
by It'sTheVoice on Sep 14, 2011 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
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