Hit the Portal after that?

Hill08 said:

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Jawbreaker said:

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Hit the Portal after that?

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Players don't care who they play for….its all $$

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I mean they're not robots... money is a large factor but OU's loss certainly isn't helping

vander54 said:

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They already lost 26 players before the game. I think they said they had 56 scholarship players for this game.

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Correct

They do have Mateer coming in next year though

vander54 said:

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They already lost 26 players before the game. I think they said they had 56 scholarship players for this game.

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So that is how the 57th Man tradition got started at OU!

beerad12man said:

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56 is pretty normal for a bowl game in today's world. We had less against Oklahoma State. I want to say only about 45-50 or so. I think we have about 55-56 for our squad right now.

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We had 17 players go to the portal. And 4 opt out. Thats 21 gone. We'd have to be at 76 or 77 to be that low.

Nebrasklahoma is becoming a very real possibility…although Zero U will still get plenty of Texas HS kids to go there or transfer there.

I just re-counted and we appear to be at 61 but that includes a DS and a kicker I'm not sure is on scholarship. So a little higher than I thought. I was just counting off hand the guys that were available at first glance and didn't include ARA, Moss, Chappell, etc. Also didn't include Jacob Graham in that 55-56 number. Also didn't include Garrett Miller who I believe is medically retiring.

We have about 55-56 available on scholarship for the game. We have about 59-61 total on scholarship pending a couple of guys I'm not sure about.

I missed Kerr and Jones in that original count, too. Just forgot about them at S.

We were somewhere between 81-83 during the year. Outside of a few walk ons and/or specialists being added that I'm not sure are still on scholarship.

I counted 84 scholarships based of what #s said. That means 63 without any injuries.

Now I'm not sure if the 56 comment from OU was available or on roster. There's potential for a big difference between the two.

Not that it matters, but I'm a nerd and keep a spreadsheet. It could very well be wrong in a couple of spots. It looks like we have 61 guys on the 2024 team that are still on the roster. Can't remember if Miller officially medically retired or is still on the list. But yeah, 61 and 56 can be quite a big difference depending on of that's available versus total:

Marcel Reed
Miles O'Neill
E.J. Smith
Amari Daniels
Le'Veon Moss
Rueben Owens
Jabre Barber
Jahdae Walker
Noah Thomas
Ernest Campbell
Izaiah Williams
Ashton Bethel-Roman
Garrett Miller
Tre Watson
Shane Calhoun
Donovan Green
Theodor Melin Ohrstrom
Ar'maj Reed-Adams
Reuben Fatheree
Koloniu'u Faaiu
Trey Zuhn
Dametrious Crownover
Mark Nabou
Chase Bisontis
Blake Ivy
Isendre Ahfua
Ashton Funk
Robert Bourdon
Rodas Johnson
Albert Regis
Cashius Howell
David Hicks
Rylan Kennedy
Jadon Scarlet
Dealyn Evans
Kendall Jackson
Solomon Williams
Scooby Williams
Martrell Harris
Solomon DeShields
Daymion Sanford
Taurean York
Tristan Jernigan
Jaydon Hill
BJ Mayes
Tyreek Chappell
Will Lee
Jayvon Thomas
Bravion Rogers
Dezz Ricks
Terry Bussey
Trey Jones
Jared Kerr
Bryce Anderson
Dalton Brooks
Marcus Ratcliffe
Jordan Pride
Myles Davis
Randy Bond
Tyler White
Jacob Graham

You're a good son-in-law.


I don't know why I feel satisfied that OU finished below .500. Outside of the 77-0 beat down I always liked them because they beat the horns on a regular basis. I guess I just never wanted them in the SEC.

northeastag said:

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You're a good son-in-law.


I don't know why I feel satisfied that OU finished below .500. Outside of the 77-0 beat down I always liked them because they beat the horns on a regular basis. I guess I just never wanted them in the SEC.

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I'd have given anything to take ou and for tu to go to the big 10 where the fit better anyway

jt16 said:

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northeastag said:

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You're a good son-in-law.


I don't know why I feel satisfied that OU finished below .500. Outside of the 77-0 beat down I always liked them because they beat the horns on a regular basis. I guess I just never wanted them in the SEC.

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I'd have given anything to take ou and for tu to go to the big 10 where the fit better anyway

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ou doesn't fit the b10 mold.

TAMUallen said:

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Hill08 said:

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Jawbreaker said:

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Hit the Portal after that?

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Players don't care who they play for….its all $$

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I mean they're not robots... money is a large factor but OU's loss certainly isn't helping

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They absolutely are robots. No one gains or loses recruiting standing based on a win or loss in a meaningless Tier 4 bowl game. OU will be good if they pay enough money for great players. They will be terrible if they don't. It really is that simple.

I can't believe Fasusi committed to this program going down the toilet. Not thinking clearly.

It's not about paying enough, OU will not be able to NIL there way to success

That being said for OU to stay relevant they will need good evaluation on 3*&4* guys that can play at the next level, find the next great QB; good coaching and a little bit of luck with injuries

Sq 17 said:

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It's not about paying enough, OU will not be able to NIL there way to success

That being said for OU to stay relevant they will need good evaluation on 3*&4* guys that can play at the next level, find the next great QB; good coaching and a little bit of luck with injuries

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They had 6 WR's in the portal and 4 new coming in. And they were already really hurting for real talent in the WR room. I just don't see any hope BV lasts after next year.

Venebles has been a disaster so far. Two losing season in his first three years.

Lol at Bret Venables who thought he was too good for A&M.

Amiright?

cupcakesprinkles said:

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Venebles has been a disaster so far. Two losing season in his first three years.

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0-3 bowl games

We lost against Oklahoma state…

Ou has plenty of money. Their athletic program makes more than ours most years, and there are plenty of donors.

F Ou F em to hell I hope they rot forever in mobilehoma

And? They are a bottom dweller in the SEC and we didn't even play them.

"OU has plenty of money"

Never heard that one. In fact, I was told the only reason they made the jump to the SEC is bc they had no choice bc they were in major debt.