Former OU recruit Josh Jarboe ruled ineligible: Josh Jarboe, the ex-Oklahoma recruit who was dismissed by Bob Stoops this summer, has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Jarboe transferred to Troy in mid-August. His appeal to play this season was denied by the NCAA two weeks ago, the Dothan (Ala.) Eagle reported Monday. Troy plays Oklahoma State Saturday. (Tulsa World)
Jarboe ineligible to play in 2008: According to Troy coach Larry Blakeney, Trojans wide receiver Josh Jarboe currently is not eligible to play this season after transferring from Oklahoma earlier this week. Because OU told Troy officials that they didn't refuse him admission for the fall, Blakeney said, Jarboe is now being treated as a transfer student by the NCAA, with this season being his sit-out year. Blakeney, however, told the Dothan (Ala.) Eagle that Troy will appeal his eligibility status for this year to the NCAA. (The Oklahoman)
Closed Scrimmage: Oklahoma holds a closed scrimmage today at the stadium.
Dismissed Sooner Josh Jarboe to play at Troy University: The Birmingham News reports.. Troy University head football coach Larry Blakeney announced today that the Trojans have added Josh Jarboe, one of the top 10 receivers in the 2008 recruiting class, to the roster.
In a press release, Blakeney said, "Troy University has always been interested in providing opportunities for young people to better themselves, and this is a situation where a young man who has made some mistakes is looking for a second chance.
"I have met with Josh, and I am convinced that he is ready, and willing, to do the things we need for him to do to be a productive member of both this football team and the Troy University community."
Sooners begin two-a-days: Heavy rain greeted the Sooners Monday morning as two-a-day practices commenced. The team worked inside the Everest Training Facility for the second time this preseason beginning at 9 a.m. Oklahoma will alternate between two-a-day and single practices this week with Monday, Wednesday and Friday scheduled as the double days. The team's second scrimmage will be Saturday at the stadium. The August 18th practices will be open to the public but all other practices and scrimmages are closed. (More at SoonerSports.com)
English still recovering: Starting defensive ends Auston English and Jeremy Beal continue their recovery from ailments. English says he is still a week from returning full-go from his appendectomy. "I'm just lifting, conditioning, trying to maintain what I have, gradually getting into some non-contact drills, footwork, things like that," he said. "It's really frustrating because you see those guys making strides and really meshing as a D-line. You want to be in the mix and get that cohesion with the rest of the group." (Tulsa World)
Jarboe to choose a college this week? In a T-shirt, shorts and trademark dreads, Jarboe strolled the buggy Cedar Grove practice field last week while his old team worked out in the heat. He talked to coaches, gave tips to players, answered calls on his cellphone. Coaches say a string of schools have called -- from Big Ten and SEC programs to historically black colleges. He's eligible to play this season and could choose a new school this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Coach Stoops on The Dan Patrick Show: Oklahoma's Bob Stoops appeared on The Dan Patrick Show to discuss a variety of topics from Brett Favre to Big 12 football including former Sooner Josh Jarboe.
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Reaction to seeing the video: "Just disappointed. I understand there are different styles of music. In the end, it was the two of them together, the fact that he came in with an arrest already and with the understanding from us, nothing but exemplary behavior was going to be tolerated. And the expressions, regardless how its music its rap or whatever.
When asked if he fought to keep Josh Jarboe on the team:
"No. It was something that needed to be thought through and discussed.
Jarboe's reaction to the news:
"It was very difficult. He was very hurt and crushed. But understood where we had to be."
Full audio of the interview can be found at DanPatrick.com under interviews.
Josh Jarboe dismissed from Oklahoma football team: Josh Jarboe has been dismissed from the OU football team. Statement from Bob Stoop on the Jarboe matter.
"We are disappointed in this outcome, but our complete review and this final decision is in the best interest of our program" Stoops said. "We outlined for Josh the expectations we had for him when he arrived and, unfortunately, those expectations have not been met. Josh needs to learn from this experience. We hope he can move forward in a positive manner."
"I'm heartbroken for the young man," said Sebree. "It shows that he [Josh Jaboe] needs some kind of assistance that he obviously can't get from DeKalb County and can't get from Oklahoma. He had a large opportunity to do something great with his life."
Josh Jarboe likely to remain with team: Stoops indicated Thursday he won't remove Jarboe from the squad. "Kick a guy off the team for what he says?" Stoops said. The whole Internet culture frustrates Stoops. "We're starting to talk about everything kids say and do," Stoops said. "Now we're in people's homes, in their private spaces." (The Oklahoman) Related:Josh Jarboe is back! This time freestyling!!
Gresham on Mackey watch list: Oklahoma tight end Jermaine Gresham is among those on the preseason watch list for the 2008 John Mackey Award. The honor is presented annually by the Nassau County Sports Commission to the top tight end in college football. The 6-6, 261-pound Gresham, who also is on the watch list for the Maxwell Award as college football's top overall player, was an honorable mention All-American last year by Sports Illustrated after hauling in 37 receptions for 518 yards and 11 touchdowns. The TD figure was the second-highest in school history. A junior from Ardmore, Okla., Gresham ranks No. 11 all-time at Oklahoma with 12 touchdown grabs. (SoonerSports PR)
Stoops offers no comment on Jarboe video: After the Josh Jarboe rap/freestyle spread like wildfire, The Oklahoman reports, Coach Bob Stoops is on top of it.
The controversial 2008 Oklahoma recruit, Josh Jarboe is back at it again after being arrested on gun charges in March. This time freestyling about everything from Atlanta, dreads, and AKS!!It's nothing poetic, nor idea for someone to freestyle about guns [then upload it to YouTube] after their recent past. Luckily for Jarboe in this red-state of Oklahoma, we like our guns, too!
