A look at OU's recruiting class of 2012

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 04:47 AM PST

The Sooners fill some major and immediate needs in this class, in part by drawing from the junior college ranks.

Q&A with OU signee Alex Ross

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 04:41 AM PST

Despite battling injuries his senior season, Jenks running back Alex Ross still managed 676 yards and 11 touchdowns. A four-star recruit and Under Armour All-American, Ross won the Class 6A 200-meter ...

Kansas sinks OU with second-half spurt

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 03:52 AM PST

Well, that was ruthless. Kansas took a surprisingly tight game against Oklahoma at Wednesday's half, and stretched it out with remarkable ease.

OU offense gains big boost from junior-college standouts

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 03:51 AM PST

Nothing fills a college football team's immediate needs quite like junior college transfers.

OU Basketball Notebook: Osby in a boot

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 03:31 AM PST

Something to keep tabs on as Oklahoma's season moves forward - the left foot of Romero Osby.

Softball: Sooners named to player of the year watch list

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 01:40 AM PST

Two members of the Oklahoma softball team have been named to the watch list for the 11th annual USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year award.

Football: OU spring game tickets on sale

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 01:39 AM PST

Tickets for Oklahoma's Red/White Spring Game are now on sale and are $5 each through April 10, then going up to $10. The game is set for April 14.

OU recruiting: Sooners close class of 2012 with a flurry of junior college talent

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 01:35 AM PST

BY TRAVIS HANEY, Staff Writer, thaney@opubco.comOKLAHOMA FOOTBALL — The six junior college signees in the class of 2012 are the most in the Bob Stoops era. Read more on NewsOK.com

OU recruiting: Sooners close class of 2012 with a flurry of junior college talent

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 12:16 AM PST

BY TRAVIS HANEY, Staff Writer, OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL — The six junior college signees in the class of 2012 are the most in the Bob Stoops era. Read more on NewsOK.com

It’s always too early to tell who will have impact

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:49 PM PST

I have this line kicking around in my head. I want to share it, but not use it. I want to say something profound about Oklahoma’s national signing day experience without becoming part of the national signing day hype machine....

Stoops believes Sooners filled their needs with signing day

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:49 PM PST

As late as November, Oklahoma had a light year planned on the recruiting trial. Then things changed with the exodus of players in December. Its 2012 recruiting went from plugging a few holes to a major overhaul....

Recruiting not limited to usual stomping grounds

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:49 PM PST

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops called receivers coach Jay Norvell a couple times in the last couple of weeks. Neither was sure what time zone they were in....

National class will have long-term impact

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:38 PM PST

(by Brandon Chatmon/ESPN) Jay Norvell racked up the frequent flyer miles in the final days of the recruiting cycle. Oklahoma’s co-offensive coordinator and receivers coach, Norvell spent time in Oklahoma City....

OU basketball notebook: Romero Osby scores career-high 19 points

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 09:48 PM PST

BY MIKE BALDWIN, Staff Writer, mbaldwin@opubco.comSteven Pledger misses first free throw in conference play this season. He was 24 for 24 before going into Wednesday night's game at Kansas. Read more on NewsOK.com

Oklahoma Falls To #8 Kansas 84-62 In A Rewind Of Round One

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 09:12 PM PST

The Oklahoma Sooners traveled to Lawrence, KS to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. While the Sooners had begun surging with a monster performance by Steven Pledger on Saturday, the Phog still proved to be too much to handle as the Sooners haven't won there since 1993. However, if you watched the first...

Kruger speaks before heading home after KU ambush

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:57 PM PST

LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Didn't have much time to work quotes into my Oklahoma-Kansas game story here tonight. Guess I have ESPNU and their 3D-friendly 8 o'clock tip for that. Anyway, here's what Sooners coach ......

Oklahoma Sooners Reel in Stars in Important 2012 Recruiting Class

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:30 PM PST

The Oklahoma Sooners failed to live up to preseason expectations in 2011, and by the end of the season had much bigger problems than losing games. Players were transferring left and right, some on their own will, others asked to by coaches, and blame was being passed all around for reasons behind...

Kansas runs past OU men 84-62

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:18 PM PST

BY MIKE BALDWIN, Staff Writer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it LAWRENCE, Kan. — Thomas Robinson had 20 points and 17 rebounds in another performance sure to burnish his player of the year credentials, leading No. Read more on NewsOK.com

COLUMN: Football recruits bring strong skills for next season

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:05 PM PST

Going into the offseason, the Sooners had their fair share of question marks. They needed to address a glaring weakness at tight end, add depth to an aging offensive line and bring more size and speed to the defensive line and backfield.

Sooner gymnast's stay motivated despite continued success

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:48 PM PST

In the last four seasons, OU has claimed one national title, two third place finishes, and one second place finish while posting a total record of 101-10.

Oklahoma At #8 Kansas Men's Basketball Game Thread

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:34 PM PST

Tip: 8:05 PM (CST) Location: Allen Fieldhouse Television: ESPNU Radio: Sooner Radio Network Web: watchespn.com Next Game Oklahoma Sooners @ Kansas Jayhawks Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012, 8:00 PM CST Allen Fieldhouse Oklahoma @ Kansas - Round Two Bout posted by OnlyOneOU about 3 hours ago 0...

Laith Harlow will receive a medical hardship. He was announced with the class this evening. He just...

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:33 PM PST

Laith Harlow will receive a medical hardship. He was announced with the class this evening. He just hadn't been cleared by compliance until later in the afternoon because of all the medical issues. But he will be on a medical scholarship. He won't play football. Carey Murdock of SoonerScoop...

OU Football - 2012 Recruiting Might Not Be Done Quite Yet

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:21 PM PST

It's been a good, but long day and we've got at least one more update for you. You may remember our story introducing you to four star Arizona athlete Davonte Neal and his connection with OU coach Tim Kish. Neal had decided that he wasn't going to announce his decision today like most recruits...

Video: Oklahoma signing day analysis

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:10 PM PST

(ESPN) Jill Montgomery gets SoonerNation's Brandon Chatmon's thoughts on how Oklahoma fared on national signing day....

Wrapping Up Signing Day for the Sooners

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 04:33 PM PST

Well, as expected, there was no DGB under the tree for the Oklahoma Sooners on National Signing Day this year. Even without the all-world receiver prospect, Bob Stoops and his overhauled coaching staff closed the 2012 recruiting class in strong fashion. Here are a five major takeaways from the...

Oklahoma Football: 5 Bold Predictions for the Sooners in 2012

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 03:17 PM PST

The Oklahoma Sooners are coming off of what has to be considered a disappointing 2011 football season. Many wondered if Bob Stoops had simply lost a step and if the program was on the decline. There were high expectations for the Sooners last year, including the AP poll pre-ranking...

Sooners close strong on signing day

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 03:01 PM PST

(by Bob Przybylo/ESPN) November and December weren't the best of times for Oklahoma football fans. After a solid start to the 2011 season, the Sooners struggled on and off the field down the stretch....

OU recruiting: Laith Harlow might receive medical hardship

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 03:00 PM PST

By Ryan Aber, Staff Writer, raber@opubco.comFlorida tight end had committed to Sooners, but an injury might keep him off the field. Read more on NewsOK.com

Neal stays loyal to Oklahoma

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 02:56 PM PST

(by B.J. Rains/FS Midwest) Even a late recruiting pitch from the nation's top high school player couldn't sway De Smet standout wide receiver Durron Neal from his commitment to Bob Stoops and the Oklahoma Sooners....

Oklahoma Recruiting: Video of Top 7 Offensive Weapons in Sooners' 2012 Class

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 01:13 PM PST

National Signing Day is always a fun time for college football fans. Nothing helps ease the pain of a disappointing season better than a crop of fresh recruits ready to take the program to a new level. After the most painful season in the Stoops era, Sooners fans need all the help they can...

Video: Bob Stoops Signing Day Interview

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 01:11 PM PST

(ESPN) ESPN's Jill Montgomery interviews Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops about his 2012 recruiting class....

Video: Mike Stoops Signing Day Interview

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 01:07 PM PST

(ESPN) ESPN's Jill Montgomery interviews Oklahoma new defensive coordinator Bob Stoops about returning to the Sooners and his thoughts on the 2012 recruiting class....

Oklahoma football recruiting: For Sterling Shepard, it was all about becoming a Sooner

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 12:53 PM PST

BY ED GODFREY, Staff Writer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it video narrated by James Garner shown before Oklahoma football games a few years ago contained a line that Owen Field was the place “where young lads dream of one day wearing the crimson and cream.” For Sterling Shepard, truer words were never...

National Signing Day 2012: Oklahoma Sooners sign RB Damien Williams

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 12:33 PM PST

(by Shawn S. Lealos/Examiner.com) Running back Damien Williams chose the Oklahoma Sooners over Arkansas, Arizona State and Texas Tech and signed with the Sooners on National Signing Day 2012....

West Virginia judge refuses to stay Big East lawsuit

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 12:18 PM PST

(AP via SI.com) CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A judge has refused to stay West Virginia University's lawsuit against the Big East while the conference's countersuit plays out in Rhode Island....

Shepard leads historic day at Heritage Hall

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 11:49 AM PST

(by Bob Przybylo/ESPN) Wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Oklahoma City/Heritage Hall) took some time to reflect on what Wednesday meant to him but was already looking ahead to the future....

Oklahoma Recruiting: 5 Recruits to Watch in 2012

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 11:20 AM PST

The Oklahoma Sooners are looking for a bounce-back year in 2012. They were handed the preseason No. 1 ranking in 2011, only to suffer devastating losses to Oklahoma State and Baylor, and had to watch the former compete in a BCS bowl. With QB Landry Jones returning to school and a Top 10 recruiting...

Summing up Sooners’ signing day

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:43 AM PST

CAMPUS CORNER — Much appreciation to Bob Stoops and his staff for having signing day virtually completed by noon local time. I think they’re done, although some fans are already chattering that the Sooners have a chance with Davonte Neal. It would be a big surprise, at this point. I...

OU add receiver and running back to 2012 class

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:42 AM PST

Courtney Gardner and Damien Williams are Sooners.

Sooners Land Arguably Top Two JUCO Skill Position Players

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:33 AM PST

If you spent any time on Crimson and Cream Machine in the days leading up to National Signing Day, then JUCO studs WR Courtney Gardner and RB Damien Williams commitment to Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon came as no surprise. But that shouldn't take anything away from the excitement OU fans should be...

Oklahoma @ Kansas - Round Two Bout

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:00 AM PST

It is very obvious that National Signing Day is going to dominate the conversation today. Basketball is very much so going to have to take a backseat to everything happening concerning the Sooner Football Program. With that said, I will keep this short. The last time these two teams met, it was in...

Courtney Gardner: The many travels of a JUCO standout the Sooners swiped from Arkansas

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 10:00 AM PST

News that California junior college wide receiver Courtney Gardner signed with Oklahoma can’t be sitting too well with Arkansas. First the Hogs lost out on the nation’s top prep receiver (Dorial Green-Beckham) to Missouri. Then, in Gardner, they lost the nati0n’s top JUCO pass...

Noon update: Sooners close class with JUCO RB Williams

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 09:49 AM PST

CAMPUS CORNER — Oklahoma finished its 2012 recruiting class the way it started it, by signing a pair of junior college players. The additions of receiver Courtney Gardner of Sierra College in California and running back Damien Williams of Arizona Western brought the Sooners’ total to 25...

Simon Reaches Commitment Decision

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 09:47 AM PST

(by Josh McCuistion/SoonerScoop) People love to talk about the 'Cali pipeline' that Oklahoma is building in Southern California but before long Sooner fans may have to start looking over St. Petersburg (Fla.) Gibbs' roster each and every year....

Oklahoma football recruiting: JUCO receiver Courtney Gardner signs with Sooners

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:57 AM PST

BY TRAVIS HANEY, Staff Writer, thaney@opubco.comSierra College wide receiver Courtney Garnder signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday. Gardner had been committed to Arkansas. Read more on NewsOK.com

Sooners cornerback target Colin Blake has sent in his LOI to Florida State

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:52 AM PST

($ESPN$) High three-star cornerback Colin Blake (San Antonio, Texas/Brandeis) has signed a letter of intent with Florida State....

CB Gary Simon Declares For Oklahoma On National Signing Day

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:49 AM PST

The talk had been out there for awhile that three star CB Gary Simon had been leaning heavily towards the Oklahoma Sooners and the talented Florida athlete removed all doubt with his announcement Wednesday morning. Simon is the prototypical defensive back for Mike Stoops' system, at 6'1" 180...

Video: Gary Simon picks Oklahoma

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:45 AM PST

(ESPN) Three-star cornerback Gary Simon (St. Petersburg, FL/Gibbs) talks about his decision to commit to Oklahoma....

10:30 a.m. update: Sooners snag WR Gardner

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 08:41 AM PST

CAMPUS CORNER — There aren’t many big signing-day ceremonies for junior college transfers, but that did not reduce the impact this morning of Courtney Gardner‘s decision to join the Sooners. The receiver from Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif., sent in his LOI to OU at 10:22 a.m....

OU recruits: Where did they come from?

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:40 AM PST

See where Oklahoma's 2012 Signing Day class comes from with our Google map.

Onuoha Searched His Soul, Found Answer in OU

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:38 AM PST

(by Joey Helmer/Scout) NORMAN - Selecting a spot to play at on the next level is always one of the most difficult decisions for talented high school prospects, but for 6-foot-7, 230-pound defensive end Mike Onuoha, it was especially tough....

Oklahoma football recruiting: Florida cornerback Gary Simon picks the Sooners

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:35 AM PST

BY RYAN ABER, Staff Writer, raber@opubco.comSt. Petersburg, Fla., cornerback Gary Simon signed with the Oklahoma football team early Wednesday morning. Read more on NewsOK.com

National Signing Day: The Fax Machine Is Hot Today In Norman

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:26 AM PST

It’s Christmas in February! Today is National Signing Day and the commits are rolling in this morning. Check out what who has pledged to the crimson and cream so far today: Enrolled Kass Everett CB 5-11 195 Philadelphia, Pa. / Pierce College Enrolled Brannon Green TE 6-4...

9:30 a.m. update: Sooners have 13 LOIs

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 07:06 AM PST

CAMPUS CORNER – OL Kyle Marrs (9:08 a.m.), CB Gary Simon (9:13 a.m.) and OL Ty Darlington (9:26 a.m.) are in. Simon was in earlier, was off the board while OU waited for additional paperwork and now he’s back, officially. Everyone I’ve spoken with — coaches, analysts...

Sooners signees rolling in

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:27 AM PST

The fax machine, so frequently forgotten, is having its big day again at the University of Oklahoma’s Switzer Center and around the nation as football prospects send in their signed National Letters of ...

Sooners add Gary Simon

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 06:20 AM PST

BY RYAN ABER This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it One of the pieces of suspense for OU’s recruiting class entering signing day was taken care of pretty quickly when St. Petersburg (Fla.) Gibbs cornerback Gary Simon committed to the Sooners this morning ahead of his official announcement. Simon (6-foot-1, 177...

2012 Spring Game Tickets Now on Sale

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 05:26 AM PST

Tickets for Oklahoma's Red/White Spring Game are now on sale and are priced at just $5 each through April 10 before going up to $10 after that. The 2012 Red/White Spring Game is set for April 14. Kickoff time has yet to be determined. Oklahoma is coming off its nation-leading 33rd 10-win season.

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