Sooners get 2012 verbal commitment #21 with TE Sam Grant
by Jordan Esco on Jan 30, 2012 11:14 AM CST
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Well, it wasn't signing day but it was still a welcome surprise. TE Sam Grant, out of Ohio, shocked several people today when he announced that he would be signing with the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday and not the believed favorite Michigan Wolverines.
Grant is known more for his blocking skills, which is somewhat rare for a high school tight end, and also must mean it's just a matter of time until Oklahoma turns him into an offensive lineman (inside joke). He displays the ability to use his 6'6" frame to shield off defenders and make catches over the middle of the field. He isn't an elite athlete, so he's not going to make guys miss in the open field after the catch but he'll fight for those extra yards.
Grant is now the fourth tight end in the Sooners' 2012 class, which might sound like a shocking number until you consider that Oklahoma had zero returning scholarship players at the position.
Welcome to Sooner Nation Sam!
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Please oh Please....
Start of a power run game somewhat? We can hope….
He looks like Sam the pancake man in that video.
Welcome aboard Sam!
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.
Great news! I'd say we are set on offensive recruits....
now let’s see if we can pull some defenders to Norman.
by herewegosooners on Jan 30, 2012 12:29 PM CST reply actions
I think we're getting one a little later today
"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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by Jordan Esco on Jan 30, 2012 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
Hopefully we will get two....
Sanchez and the DE from Edmond.
by herewegosooners on Jan 30, 2012 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
+1
"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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If we get Gardner
I could care less if we get DGB. Not saying he Gardner or any other receiver is better than DGB, I just think we are set at WR with these exciting athletes committed to us!
totally agree
As good as DGB is, Gardner is more ready to play from day one 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
Crimson and Cream Machine - There's only one Oklahoma!
Listen to Sooner Nation, the #1 podcast for OU fans
by Jordan Esco on Jan 30, 2012 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
Totally agree
I wish DGB would just commit already so we can quit hearing about it. We are almost 99% sure he is not coming here, so I’d like for all the rumors to just stop
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
This is great news
I'm a Sooner Born and a Sooner Bred, and when I die I'll be a Sooner Dead!!!
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