Just to be completely clear. Stoops says Jaz Reynolds, Trey Franks, and Q. Hayes all removed from scholarship. Kameel Jackson still on team.
— SoonerScoop.com (@SoonerScoop) June 7, 2012
I have never been fortunate enough to attend one of those OU caravans, but from everything I've ever read they are incredibly cool. The coaches are known to be pretty open with information that they would typically not be in normal interview situations. I doubt it's something unique to the University of Oklahoma, but it's certainly something we fans (even though I've never been) greatly appreciate.
While unable to attend, these are open to the general public (kind of, you have to buy a ticket I believe) and that means the media can also attend. And with the social media world that we live in these days, you can essentially attend by proxy. Thank you Twitter!
So here are a collection of tweets from a couple of the OU media guys that were in attendance. Enjoy the offseason info!
Bob Stoops says all players suspended last month have been "removed from scholarships." Futures are up in the air
— SoonerScoop.com (@SoonerScoop) June 6, 2012
"There's no update. We aren't counting on any of them." --Stoops on the suspended players
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
Stoops: "Kameel Jackson not in same situation as others."
— SoonerScoop.com (@SoonerScoop) June 6, 2012
Stoops also says no incoming freshmen have been ruled out in terms of being academically eligible at this point an time.
— SoonerScoop.com (@SoonerScoop) June 6, 2012
"LaColton is a strong, big player. He has size, he has strength. He's just what we needed to be honest with you." --Stoops on Bester
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
"What I saw in the winter and spring was as encouraging as anyone I've worked with." Stoops on Metoyer #sooners
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
"The bowl system matters in college football and the regular season matters. The bowl experience matters, it can't go away." --Stoops
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
Stoops says it matters because it allows kids to see places and travel to states they've never been to
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
Both basketball coaches spoke at the event as well.
"Sam Grooms is the only point guard returning so it's good Isaiah (Cousins) can come in and play there." --Kruger on frosh G Isaiah Cousins
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
Kruger left the door open for incoming football players to join his squad... Gary Simon and Charles Tapper were HS bball stars
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
"It was one of my most rewarding seasons. Our kids set an important foundation for next season." --Coale on last season #sooners
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
Coale says West Virginia is similar to Texas A&M, believes the Big 12 got tougher
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
"We'll all be forever indebted to Pat Summit. It's unbelievable what she's done during her lifetime in this sport." --Coale
— Brandon Chatmon (@BChatmon) June 6, 2012
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