Sooners suffer second cornerback de-commit in less than a month
by jtesooner on Jan 23, 2012 9:13 PM CST
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For the second time in less than a month, the coaching instability at the University of Oklahoma has cost the Sooners a talented cornerback recruit. A couple of weeks ago it came in the form of De'Vante Harris and Monday night it came in the form of Wagoner CB Kevin Peterson.
Despite being committed to Oklahoma, Peterson was in Stillwater this past weekend for an official visit which very likely took place only as a result of Brent Venables departure. Initially it was reported that Peterson enjoyed his visit, but had not de-committed from Oklahoma. That is no longer the case.
Peterson's high school coach confirmed that his star player has switched his commitment from Oklahoma to Oklahoma State. He also confirmed the obvious, that Willie Martinez and Brent Venables leaving had a significant impact on Peterson's decision to switch.
It's a bit of a gut punch for the Sooners because Oklahoma State didn't even get involved with Peterson until he had already committed to Oklahoma (the Pukes Pokes offered Peterson the day after he committed). Plus, it's losing a recruit to Oklahoma State.
High school kids come and go, that's just the game of recruiting, but as I said Sunday night on the podcast the days of OU swooping in really late on kids and getting a commitment just "because they're OU" are pretty much over. With less than 10 days to go till NSD, the OU coaches have some significant work to do for the close of this class not to be a major disappointment. These two recent de-commitments, the Mario Edwards fiasco, the Brandon Beaver deal, the expected 2nd (or worse) place finish on multiple five star recruits, and things aren't exactly looking up for the Sooners on the recruiting trail at the moment. There is a certain feeling of disorganization and it's definitely not one that elicits a sense of confidence. Hopefully they'll close strong on some of the kids they're still targeting, this weekend is shaping up to be a big one for official visits, but this news was a pretty crappy way to start the home stretch to NSD.
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muy, muy no bueno
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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tack-o bean-o is very big in Stoolwater
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
And Norman is quite the metropolitan cultural center. Whaaaaaahaaaaaa
And Brick Town is a real hoot and a holler. Let’s meet at Chili’s!
You are quite the tool aren't you?
Because I can guarantee you in 15 years of college & football games I have never stepped foot in chili’s or any of those chains on I-35. Do yourself a favor & try not to act like a teen.
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 6:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
it's gonna be tough for him because i think thats what he is
"I feel sorry for peple who don't drink, when they wake up in the morning thats as good as they are gonna feel all day long." Frank Sinatra
Look friend
We’ve given you a SUPER long leash here, but you’ve got to start adding something of value to the conversation other than just coming here to mock OU. Do this or you’re outta here.
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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Gratzie, Gratzie...
We’re loaded with LB’s and DE’s. OL is good thanks to A&M. Weeden Jr. started classes last week. Freakishly stacked with WR’s and TE’s.
Have an extra RB and a DT for us?
Weeden Jr, huh?
I knew he was old, but dang! I didn’t know he already had a teenage kid.
by NateHeupel on Jan 24, 2012 1:26 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
You're gonna need a lot more than that come December
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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Wrong language dip wad.
Why worry about extra anything when you have horses around?
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 7:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Others may not have seen the link you shared JJ
That guy didn’t realize that the Animal Husbandry courses in their Veterinary Studies program refers to animals only.
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 24, 2012 7:41 AM CST up reply actions
Lol... Don't give me credit for the link.... I am not that savvy
But it’s funny no matter what
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 7:46 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Easy trigger
You remember Ryan Broyles? He was kind of good…and I believe he did the exact same thing…only to burn your ass on signing day. Don’t count em til they’ve hatched. Stay thirsty, my friend.
Freakishly Stacked
If you want to compare WR classes I believe OU has the #1 class in the country by a wide margin. We are also a top 10 recruiting class unlike Stoolwater which just barely made the top 40.
by JohnnyGetsome on Jan 24, 2012 7:56 AM CST up reply actions
We have a few extra big 12 championship rings you can borrow. Not ones that have CO on them. Nice try though. One good year a decade isn’t too bad.
Love the crimson and cream
by ohiosoonerbaby on Jan 23, 2012 10:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions 5 recs
Not saying the wheels are coming off the chuck wagon....
Sooners are still a great team.
JK on the RB and DT. Poaching is mainly coming from Aggies this season.
oh, you better believe I'm gonna rec that
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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Rec what? All the Sooner smack?
Or …
Gratzie…
We’re loaded with LB’s and DE’s. OL is good thanks to A&M. Weeden Jr. started classes last week. Freakishly stacked with WR’s and TE’s.
Have an extra RB and a DT for us?
by CowboyKS on Jan 23, 2012 7:48 PM PST reply actions
Clearly you ate struggling for any other point.
I would hardly be talking smack mr 16-86
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 7:40 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
The only position on the entire field that you're "loaded" at is RB
But look, you all had/are having a great athletic year. No question about it. I just hope you all are enjoying it. Drink it all in. Savor every minute of it. That’s my only advice.
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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And may have learned at the feet of our friend AuKing
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 24, 2012 8:49 AM CST up reply actions
Literally....at his feet....under the table
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 24, 2012 8:49 AM CST up reply actions
wooooooooooooooooooooooo..low blow
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
King is the king of drinking
This guy couldn’t carry kings empty beer mugs
by OU JJ on Jan 25, 2012 8:19 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
OhioSoonerBaby..........
……Don’t Feed the Troll!! Let them enjoy their win this year, and at the start of this upcoming season they will realize " Damn! We gotta go to Norman" lol
Ha that was a once in a lifetime occurence...
…hope yall bums really did enjoy it
okie swag
by okie.swag on Jan 24, 2012 8:12 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Very enjoyable. Thanks. Not once have I seen any gratitude for Gundy not hanging
another 21 on the Crimson and Creme Machine. Serious lack of perspective by most Sooner fans.
Yeah because Landry gave you 28 of your points...
Gundy didn’t call of squat
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 6:22 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Not feeding him. Just throwing a few facts his way to bring him down to reality.
Love the crimson and cream
by ohiosoonerbaby on Jan 23, 2012 10:43 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Psssst....it can't read
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 23, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions
zing!
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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it can read, just cant read and comprehend at that the same time
SAT score of about .03
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
SAT???
She said she was disease free!
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 8:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Zing
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 24, 2012 8:50 AM CST up reply actions
When (not if) OKGoatropers go 7-5 this year and are back in their rightful place
this little turd of a player is going to kick himself in the A$$ when he realizes that he plays for Crotchity Old Pickens and “I’m 40, I’m a man” over paid turp… Go have fun with the rest of the Halloween jack-o-lames up there..!!!
btw, not bitter
SOONER BORN, SOONER FOREVER..!
BOOMER SOONER..!
I'm seeing a 10-2 season. And I know you aren't bitter...
Kstate and Tcu or wvu will be the tough ones… We re 60/40 likely for Bedlam. (yes, Landry is that big a liability for you). Horns will be tough as well.
10-2??? Are you on crack?
I know you are 18, but dude get a grip. You will be lucky to get to 8 wins.
One win every 10 years does not give you any reason to be confident. Seriously, think of it this way, in 40 years you will be going for win #20 in the series. That’s how pathetic your team really is.
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 7:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
this
I’m seeing a 10-2 season
Is absolutely priceless. Thank you for this.
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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Listen to Sooner Nation, the #1 podcast for OU fans
if this dude isn't 12 years old or younger he's got major problems
"I feel sorry for peple who don't drink, when they wake up in the morning thats as good as they are gonna feel all day long." Frank Sinatra
WOW, did Menstrual Peter prematurely shoot his gun and catch you in the head?????
10-2, seriously..!!! climb out of the hole your in and look around… you will STRUGGLE to get to 8 wins at MOST… Enjoy the off seeason, because once it fires up next season, you will be in a WORLD OF HURT..!
SOONER BORN, SOONER FOREVER..!
BOOMER SOONER..!
So I heard an advertisement today...
About your “Ride to Victory” book. Yeah, a book commemorating a season in which you lost to Iowa State…Do they have pictures of the “40 year old virgin…sorry MAN’s” strip tease in the A&M locker room? Let me reiterate…There was a BOOK published commemorating your season. Apparently your own school realizes how much of a once in a lifetime season this was as well as the rest of the general public.
"Have you ever tried to count the stars? I have, there's like a hundred of 'em" - Mark from Roseanne
by ToatsMcGoats on Jan 24, 2012 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
haha, that's special right there
"I feel sorry for peple who don't drink, when they wake up in the morning thats as good as they are gonna feel all day long." Frank Sinatra
Not the end of the world....
Peterson is a lifelong Pokes fan… there are many, larger, DBs being recruited by Stoops and Co right now…
by PacificNW-Sooner on Jan 24, 2012 12:37 AM CST reply actions
Agreed
He was considerably smaller than a “typical” Mike Stoops CB. If we can get a couple of these others guys we’re currently targeting, we’ll be just fine at CB IMO.
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
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I sense 'philosophy change'..
hee, a hee hee…
seriously…..when was the last time you went to Ames? ever?
by PA Sooner 95 on Jan 24, 2012 6:49 AM CST up reply actions
think Ren, from Ren and Stimpy for the laugh...
seriously…..when was the last time you went to Ames? ever?
by PA Sooner 95 on Jan 24, 2012 6:50 AM CST up reply actions
Nice to meet you Pinky
seriously…..when was the last time you went to Ames? ever?
by PA Sooner 95 on Jan 24, 2012 7:00 AM CST up reply actions
I can live with that.
Flawed, but maniacal…
seriously…..when was the last time you went to Ames? ever?
by PA Sooner 95 on Jan 24, 2012 7:15 AM CST up reply actions
Wow, guys
this is really starting to piss me off. OU is starting to really look bad in the national spotlight. It seems for other programs to lose recruits, there has to be some kind of national scandal. What the hell is going on in Norman?
Bob is tired of reading about all these small guys not being big
Enough to get hit by bigger stronger faster qbs?
2 decommitted after a coaching change isn’t that uncommon. And again he made no secret about being a life lOng poke fan. It’s nice they didn’t recruit him until he was deemed OU good. Of course their secondary makes ours look all pro….
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 7:50 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't necessarily disagree
But like I said above, if we get a couple of these other guys we’ll be just fine. Maybe not “perception” wise for the moment, but if the results on the field are what we want then that will go away very quickly.
I just want them to close strong in this final week plus. If we miss on DGB, Banner, Agholor, and only get one or two other commits that don’t necessarily “wow” me then I’ll be even more pissed off than you probably are. They need to close strong w/ this class and start coaching them the F up!
I want Mike Stoops (and hopefully whoever they hire at LB coach) to help bring the balls back to this team/program!!!
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
Crimson and Cream Machine - There's only one Oklahoma!
Listen to Sooner Nation, the #1 podcast for OU fans
Thank you jte. Bring back the mean streak we had with MS. Put guys on the field who want to go out there and punish someone.
Love the crimson and cream
by ohiosoonerbaby on Jan 24, 2012 8:52 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Amen
Love the crimson and cream
by ohiosoonerbaby on Jan 24, 2012 9:00 AM CST via mobile reply actions
WTF you talking about
The idea that this makes us look bad is BS. We got rid of the DB coach and the Co-D coordinator. Of course we are going to lose a recruit or two. We will be fine with the replacements we pick up. Plus Mike will be able to coach up the ones already here, so no big deal at all.
Let’s say you grew up as an OU fan and only offer you got was from oSu.. You would take it cause it means a free ride…Then OU sees what happened and then sent you an offer, You’d jump ship so freaking fast, can’t blame the kid for getting to go to the school he WANTED to go to, instead of just one that offered. I think I remember some talk about OU going after kids that really WANTED to play here. He was not that type of kid
Football, in its purest form, remains a physical fight. As in any fight, if you don't want to fight, it's impossible to win." Bud Wilkinson
New to the site..
Life long sooner here and no offense to JJ or Steve or anyone else but losing recruits is ALARMING. No matter what the circumstances. Ive read past posts and don’t understand this if they don’t want to be here we don’t want them. Most kids would LOVE to come to OU and for some reason they aren’t coming. There is a disconnect with the coaches/recruiters and these kids. OU got embarrassed 3 times this year and it’s hurting us. I hate to say this but that other school in ok is doing a better job than us. It’s scary. And wins in Norman with average players(TTU) aren’t guaranteed. So It’s hard to rip other schools fans until we prove we are OU and right now we aren’t.
by mattsooner333 on Jan 24, 2012 9:25 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
Welcome aboard!
In recruiting only time will tell whether or not OSU is really doing any better than we are, but in the here and now it’s always going to be difficult to get people to see that bigger picture. I’m not ready to sound the alarms quite yet, but if this class closes as I fear it might then that could change very quickly. They (OU coaches) need to restore some order to the entire program right now.
They need to be sending the message that they’re getting their bleep together and I hope/expect they’re doing exactly that. I don’t think it’s something that we as fans are necessarily going to be privy to, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. How they close this class and more importantly the product we see on the field next year will be the ultimate determining factor.
"The less I know about other people’s affairs, the happier I am. I’m not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes." - Ron Swanson
Crimson and Cream Machine - There's only one Oklahoma!
Listen to Sooner Nation, the #1 podcast for OU fans
I agree
I’m not saying osu is better by any means. And this year wont be the determining factor. They lost the best qb & WR they’ve ever had so we should beat them in Norman. We know what Landry is and I don’t think he’s good enough to win a NC so that means the next year we will have a unproven qb. Could be a frustrating couple years in store. When mike stoops left there was only 1 team that averaged more than 300 yards passing. With the teams in big12 there are at least 5 so I’m afraid he might not have as big of an impact as we all hope. We HAVE to get a much better running attack to control the clock. And Dom Whaley isn’t the answer.
by mattsooner333 on Jan 24, 2012 9:57 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Agreed
OU’s running game is very, very sub-par. I also agree that Dom Whaley, while a very pleasant surprise, is not the great back that the offense needs to take them to the next level. This should not be misconstrued as dislike for Dom or for me not being impressed with what he has accomplished thus far. I think your assessment was pretty spot on.
I disagree with you about Whaley
His last good game was against utexasssss. Their D has shut down OU’s run game more than any other school the past decade. Whaley made ’em eat it all day long.
Freak injury he had on the first play of the KSU game or he would have broken records. If he heals completely and has the same mindset when he returns we just need a good dependable backup and no Finch/Clay are not a good dependable backups.
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
Completely agree. I have been saying > a month 2012 is a wash.
We will not win the nc. Get some offensive reps for 2013 & get ready….
by OU JJ on Jan 24, 2012 2:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Rumor has it...
Tim Kish is the new LB coach.. I hate this hire. Seems like bob has a buddy system with coaches. Let’s think outside of the box.
by mattsooner333 on Jan 24, 2012 1:39 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
I hate it too, man
I just made a quick post to seek confirmation. This does not bode well for the future of this program, IMO. If it’s a Good Ole Boys’ Club…only bad things can happen.
Plus now all the defensive coaches are over 50. Awesome.
why not
Get someone young who could really relate with some of these kids. Maybe even has the propensity to want to strap it up and get in on the Oklahoma drill. I think young guys would love that.
by mattsooner333 on Jan 24, 2012 2:17 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
the good ol' BFB system
The one thing being a lot older has going for it, most of us older have seen more CFB than most younger people have seen web pages.
Yeah Bob should be fired....
….because the one player who was 100% absolutely, positively going to lead us to NC8 decided to attend OSU. I mean if he can’t wrap up these 3-star cornerbacks then I’ve had enough.
by Sooner71 on Jan 24, 2012 2:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Sarcasm eh?
How many 5 stars turn out to be 5 star players. If you think losing a guy is no big deal bc he is only a 3 star then you have lost your mind. losing any of these players hurts. Look what little brother did w/ 3 star players. Beat us. Badly. It’s about getting kids that can/will be good and coaching them up. I feel like the 2/3 star kids have more of a chip on their shoulder and by their junior years they could be superstars. IMO. But I think Bob would rather have 5 star kids from Cali. That seems to be working.
by mattsooner333 on Jan 24, 2012 3:02 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
That's right. Fire all of them
Maybe this dude just always liked OSU better with T-bones money and shiny uniforms. Maybe he didn’t like that the coaches are talking with other DBs that he would have to compete with.
Next you’re going to tell me that OU should wear silver helmets and red pants to attract recruits.
I understand your point about the star rating system. We’ve all seen UT rack up one top 3 recruiting class after another for as long as we can remember but it’s only translated to 2 big 12 titles. My point is that high school kids change their minds and this shouldn’t ruin any ones day. DGB might go somewhere else too and that’s fine. We can’t get all the good ones but it’s not like they aren’t trying.
by Sooner71 on Jan 24, 2012 3:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Silver helmets ain't a bad idea...
by SCKSChief on Jan 24, 2012 9:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You HAVE gone off the deep end
Rumor has it that Texas is about to sign a huge corporate sponsorship deal for the Longhorn Network. They just have to decide which brand represents them best: Dyson, Eureka or Hoover.
by It'sTheVoice on Jan 24, 2012 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
Just adding to the insanity of the “Fire everyone” post. Though admittedly, Bob Stoops became just another coach to me after the crap he’s pulled with these last three hires. Sure, I like Mike coming back, but it wasn’t a statement hire. Then we had his old buddy Kittle and now we get…this?
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