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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesDB Will Ford commits to Oklahoma: Defensive back Will Ford of Abilene Cooper (Texas) High School confirmed that he committed to Oklahoma on Monday, bringing the Sooners' 2009 commitment total to 11. Ford (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) also had scholarship offers from Baylor, Texas Christian and Texas Tech. (The Oklahoman)Dotson and Baker the latest OU free-agent signees: Former Oklahoma defensive end Alonzo Dotson has agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins. Dotson is the sixth undrafted Sooner to be picked up by an NFL team. He joins Lewis Baker (San Francisco), Joe Jon Finley (San Francisco), Garrett Hartley (Denver), Marcus Walker (Minnesota) and D.J. Wolfe (Atlanta). (The Oklahoman)Labels: Former Sooner, NFL, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesWort commits to OU over LSU, A&M, Miami and others: New Braunfels linebacker Tom Wort decided he couldn't wait any longer. After taking informal visits to three college campuses, Comal County's reigning Defensive Player of the Year announced Wednesday morning that he was committing to play college football with the Oklahoma Sooners. "It was a big day for me today," he said. "I've been talking with (New Braunfels head football coach) Caniford and my family about this the last couple of days. I couldn't stop thinking about my visit to Oklahoma and I made my decision a few days ago. "So this morning I pulled the trigger and decided to go to Oklahoma." Wort, a 6-0, 210-pounder, transferred to New Braunfels from Rhode Island last spring and impressed New Braunfels coaches right off the bat. Wort was the District 26-4A and Herald-Zeitung's top player on a unit that allowed just 244.2 yards per game. He led the Unicorns with 199 total tackles, 104 solos and included 11 for losses. He caused four fumbles, hauled in three interceptions, and recorded five pass breakups, three hurries, four sacks and 16 "big hits." Among the other schools courting the junior were USC, Florida, Nebraska, Miami and Maryland. (The Herald-Zeitung)Texan picks OU over LSU, A&M: The OklahomanRelated:Oklahoma Sooners Recruiting Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
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Chaisson commits to OU: Justin Chaisson phoned Bob Stoops on Monday to inform the Sooner coach of his commitment to attend the University of Oklahoma. Then, Chaisson made a bold decision. "I was going to wait and keep it low-key," said the four-star defensive end from Las Vegas, Nev. "I wanted to announce it at the U.S. Army All-American Game." Next January. Well, Chaisson barely made it 24 hours. His announcement Tuesday afternoon was so abrupt, his mother didn't even know he'd committed until a certain sports writer called her home to confirm an online report. "I talked it over with my dad and I decided to go ahead and put it out there," Chaisson said. "I didn't want to lead on the other schools recruiting me." Chaisson -- the nation's No. 27 player overall according to Rivals.com -- also held offers from California, LSU, Florida and UCLA, among others. (The Oklahoman)Plus; Pair of prospects verbally commit: The high-profile commitment capped a big weekend for the OU defense, during which linebacker Brandon Mahoney and cornerback Steve Williams also gave their nods to the Sooners. (The Oklahoman)OU tops Rivals.com most embarrassing non-conference games: Rivals.com writer Mike Huguenin ranks OU's season opener against UT-Chattanooga as the worst 2008 non-conference game. UT-Chattanooga against Division 1-A are 0-19 losing by an average of 34 points.Reggie is ready: Tulsa WorldFormer Sooner Clayton and other caring NFL players spend offseasons at charity events: The OklahomanLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesCarl Albert's David Oku cut OU from potential schools: Carl Albert running back David Oku has cut several teams, including Oklahoma, from the list of schools he is considering. The junior lists USC, Ohio State, Florida State, Illinois, Tennessee and Michigan as his favorites. West Virginia, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and LSU were among the teams cut from the list. "God and my mom helped me to this decision," Oku said. "I feel like cutting them (OU) is what is best for me right now." Asked if things might have been different had the Sooners approached him in another way, Oku said: "Yeah, I used to see the love (former Carl Albert and OU standout) J.D. (Runnels) got when he came back, and that made me kind of like OU, but they were kind of lax, like ‘we're going to hold out'... things might have been different if they had a different approach." That rocky beginning, combined with the desire to get out of the state, led Oku to officially remove Oklahoma from his list of suitors. (The Oklahoman) Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesRecruit narrows schools down to five: Justin Chaisson, the No. 27-rated recruit in the nation according to Rivals.com, said he expects OU to be among his final five schools. The defensive end from Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas visited OU over the weekend and left after Saturday's scrimmage. He said he and his family enjoyed the trip. "I'm not sure yet, but it will probably be Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, UCLA and Cal," Chaisson said. "That's probably going to be the five." Chaisson hasn't set a timetable for making a commitment. Current Sooners Ryan Reynolds and DeMarco Murray attended the same high school as Chaisson. David White, who was Bishop Gorman's head coach two years ago, is now a graduate assistant with OU. (The Oklahoman)Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
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University of Oklahoma Football Second Scrimmage stats and quotes at SoonerSports.com
Box may return next weekend: Defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Box might return to noncontact work next week. Venables also said it was important for Reynolds to be back. "He's not 100 percent," Venables said, "but he needs to be out there to get some of the positioning down as much as anything, get a presence about him." (Tulsa World)Recruits visit Norman: Centennial Frisco (Texas) High School quarterback Ryan Mossakowski was one of several blue-chip recruits in attendance. Mossakowski, the No. 53-ranked player in the nation according to Rivals.com, was accompanied at the scrimmage by Las Vegas defensive end Justin Chaisson, who is the No. 27-rated prospect in the country. Four-star cornerback Gabe Lynn of Jenks saw his second OU scrimmage. He was in Norman last weekend as well. Linebacker Tom Wort of New Braunfels, Texas, and tight end Greg Brown of Bixby were also in attendance Saturday. (The Oklahoman)Bradford on the no huddle: Telling the Tulsa World "Today was about as game-like as we've had with the no-huddle as far as the referees and the clock and everything going," Bradford said. "I think we did move the ball pretty well. We did have some penalties that hurt us, but I thought our tempo was good today and guys for the most part, we were on the same page."
For OU walk-ons, spring is the time to shine: The OklahomanAt last, Sooner offense springs to life: The OklahomanReplacing Hartley: The OklahomanQ&A -- Fullback Matt Clapp: The OklahomanSooners a little rusty in second scrimmage: Norman TranscriptFlags fly fast in Norman: Tulsa WorldLabels: Austin Box, Offense, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting, Spring Practice
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesLawton MacArthur prospect Javon Harris commits to OU: Much like the 2007 season a player from Lawton MacArthur High went from a virtual unknown to an Oklahoma Sooner commitment overnight. As reported yesterday Javon Harris did indeed pick up an official offer from the Sooners this afternoon and then he committed on the spot. (SoonersIllustrated) Javon Harris, safety 6'0/190lbs 4.5
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners add verbal commitment WR Eric Ward: Rider wide receiver Eric Ward verbally committed Saturday to play football for the University of Oklahoma. The junior still has his senior season to play for the Raiders and he would join the Sooners in the fall of 2009. "The timing was right, and when I went there it felt like home," Ward said of his decision to commit early. "And it's not too far away from home, so my family and friends can still come see me play." Ward, a 6-1, 195-pounder, is a two-year starter at wide receiver for the Raiders where he has 77 catches for 1,390 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 206 yards on 28 carries and five touchdowns. He also has a kick return for a touchdown. He helped lead the Raiders to a 12-win season in 2007 and to the Region I-4A championship game where they fell to Everman 21-19. His numbers for the 2007 season were 55 catches for 1,082 yards and 15 touchdowns; 14 rushes for 108 yards and four scores; and a kick return for a touchdown. (Times Record News)Previous Post:Sooners Add '09 Verbal CommitmentRelated:Oklahoma Sooners Recruiting PageLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJaydan Bird verbally commits to OU: High school linebacker Jaydan Bird (Conway Springs, Kan.), who's in Norman this weekend, committed to the Sooners on Saturday morning before OU first's open scrimmage. "OU is a school with great tradition, the coaches are cool and laid back," Bird said. "OU has a good academic program. I felt really comfortable with the school." The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Bird has scholarship offers from Kansas, Kansas State and Miami. (The Oklahoman)Labels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOffensive line backups compete for playing time: OU returns all five starters on the offensive line from last season. But OU coach Bob Stoops said that doesn't mean the backups won't have a chance to compete for playing time during spring drills. "There are a lot of guys that are coming on that are going to have a chance to compete," Stoops said. "Cory Brandon, Brian Simmons, Donald Stephenson and Jason Hannan are coming back. There are a number of guys that really have a chance. We've got to get them out there and get them working, and they'll have a chance to do that." (The Oklahoman)
Five-star wide receiver eyes Oklahoma: Marlon Brown the 6-foot-5, 205-pound five-star wide receiver from Harding High School in Memphis, Tenn., finished his junior season with 41 catches for over 860 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed for 60 carries and 630 yards and 10 scores. Brown, Scout.com's No. 2 wide receiver nationwide, has over 20 scholarship offers, but denies a favorite. "Right now I'm really wide open," he admitted. "I'll probably have a top five or six during the summer. I'm just taking things slow and not worrying about it right now." While Brown isn't sure if he's going to visit Oklahoma during the summer, he admits they meet his criteria. "Coaches are really important to me and coach Bob Stoops and his staff are some of the best coaches in the country. Every year Oklahoma is in the race for the national championship." (Scout.com)
Reminder Spring Break: OU is off this week for Spring Break. The Sooners will resume practice March 24.Sooners eyeing the no-huddle: The OklahomanLabels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesBobby Jack Wright happy with defensive talent: Bobby Jack Wright is pleased, especially with cornerback Brian Jackson. "We're pretty happy with where they're at," Wright said. "Brian Jackson has had his hands on a ton of balls in four days. Brian knows this is his big opportunity and he's making the most of it. "Same thing with Dominique Franks and Jonathan Nelson. Those three have had four great practices. We don't feel we're missing a beat." (The Oklahoman)Recruiting Update; Sooner Connections: The Sooners have already benefited from a former player helping them land a verbal commitment in the 2009 recruiting class. Mansfield (Texas) Legacy High School defensive end Terry Franklin committed to OU, following in the footsteps of his high school coach and former Sooner quarterback Chris Melson. OU could be hoping a second Sooner connection will pay off in another 2009 commitment. Plano (Texas) wide receiver Kris Lott, the son of former OU wishbone quarterback Thomas Lott, is interested in the Sooners along with Plano RB Rex Burkhead and QB Carson Meger, their high school coach Jaydon McCullough said. (The Oklahoman)Carl Albert's Daytawion Lowe receives OU offer: Carl Albert safety Daytawion Lowe has received offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Texas Tech, Missouri and others. "OSU is No. 1 right now,” Lowe said. "OU is No. 2 then Texas Tech.” OU was the most recent offer for the junior, who has led the Titans in tackles the past two seasons. "I was pretty excited,” Lowe said of the OU offer. Often overlooked because he plays on the same team as standout running back David Oku, Lowe has seen his recruiting pick up since signing day in February. (The Oklahoman)Clapp in the running at fullback: The OklahomanQ&A -- Lendy Holmes: The OklahomanCoach's wife sees balance in her life: Tulsa World Hopes rise for linebacker: Tulsa World OU Football Notebook -- Stressful time: Tulsa WorldLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes'08 signee Josh Jarboe's recent arrest just 'a speed bump': Oklahoma football signee Josh Jarboe told an Atlanta television station Thursday that he's still planning on coming to OU despite being charged with two felony gun counts late last week. "I still have my scholarship, I'm still going to Oklahoma," Jarboe told JaQuitta Williams of WSB-TV. "If I don't go to Oklahoma, I'm going somewhere. "This isn't fixing to just stop me." Jarboe, 18, was charged in DeKalb County, Ga., with theft by receiving a gun and carrying a weapon within a school safety zone stemming from a March 6 arrest. "If you know me, (you know) I'm a good person," Jarboe said. "This is just a speed bump that has slowed me down. "I'm going to get up out of this and go on doing what I'm supposed to be doing."(The Oklahoman)Previous Post:Details of Jarboe Arrest ReleasedStoops Reaction to Arrest'08 signee Josh Jarboe arrestedLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesPolice report in Josh Jarboe arrest released: According to the police report, Dekalb assistant principal Karl Moton asked one of the school's police officers last Thursday to search [Josh] Jarboe, [James] Davis and their vehicle, a yellow Geo Storm, after watching Jarboe pull a black and silver hand gun out from underneath a spare tire cover in the back of the car. Jarboe then stuffed the gun in the waistband of his pants, police said. When he saw police officer J.P. Brooks approaching, Jarboe tried to hide the gun underneath the driver's seat of the car, where the gun was eventually found, police said. The gun -- a. 380 cal. automatic pistol -- was loaded, police said. A serial number check revealed that the pistol was stolen out of nearby Clayton County, according to police. (The Oklahoman)Previous Post:Stoops Reaction to Arrest'08 signee Josh Jarboe arrestedLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesStoops aware of Josh Jarboe's arrest; offers no comment: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops is aware of Jarboe's arrest but has no comment, according to Kenny Mossman, a senior associate athletics director for communications at Oklahoma. "He isn't going to make a public comment until the matter moves further along, and then only if it's necessary,'' Mossman said . "For now, the best thing to say is that he has knowledge of it and is monitoring it. ... I don't know if he's spoken to [Jarboe].'' In addition to the felony charges, Jarboe also could face expulsion from school under DeKalb schools policy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes'08 signee Josh Jarboe arrested: Oklahoma Sooners signee Josh Jarboe was arrested Thursday evening for receiving stolen property and having a weapon on school property -- both felony charges for one of the nation's top college recruits. Online jail records show Jarboe, 18, was booked into the DeKalb County Jail along with 17-year-old James Davis, who was charged with the same two counts. Both were arrested by DeKalb school system police officers. The school system has not released any information about the arrests or about the two young men. Jarboe, a standout wide receiver from Cedar Grove High School, is ranked by Rivals.com as the 10th-best wide receiver nationally in the Class of 2008. He committed last month to play for Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over Florida, Georgia and LSU. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)Labels: Arrested, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJonathon Miller third '09 verbal commitment: Jonathon Miller, a 6-foot-0, 180-pound running back from Namaan Forest High in Garland, Texas was receiving plenty of interest form schools nationwide, but he pulled the trigger with a commitment to Oklahoma this afternoon. "I have offers from Kansas, Arizona, and Oklahoma," Miller said. "But I just committed to Oklahoma today. I just like their program and I wanted to stay close to home." (Sooners Illustrated)
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesSooners participate in limited NFL Scouting Combine: OU wide receiver Malcolm Kelly told reporters in Indianapolis on Friday that he is not going to run or lift at the NFL Scouting Combine because of the quad injury that kept him out of the Fiesta Bowl. Kelly said he originally thought his injury was just a thigh bruise, but it turned out to be a mild strain and that he hasn't been getting proper treatment for the injury. Kelly traveled to Indianapolis to meet with team officials, take the Wonderlic test and get a physical. Several NFL Draft analysts predict Kelly will be taken in the first round, though missing the combine could damage his stock. Kelly is expected to conduct a private workout for scouts in April. OU tight end Joe Jon Finley only participated in the bench press at the combine after injuring his hamstring in the East-West Shrine Game. Running back Allen Patrick isn't expected to participate in any of the speed drills after suffering a mild MCL strain during the East-West Shrine Game. (The Oklahoman)
Bryce Brown picks Miami over OU: That trend continued last week when Miami got a commitment from the top running back in the nation in Bryce Brown, following older brother Arthur Brown, a linebacker who signed with the Hurricanes earlier this month. OU, among other schools, had offered scholarships to both Browns. Miami signed one of the nation's top-5 recruiting classes in February and could repeat that feat again next year with Bryce Brown already on board. (The Oklahoman)Bradford is efficient, needs to become a playmaker: The OklahomanMissing combine a plus for Kelly: The OklahomanOU Football Q&A: The OklahomanLabels: NFL Combine, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesFranklin verbally commits to Oklahoma: Mansfield (Texas) defensive end Terry Franklin committed to Oklahoma on Thursday, giving the Sooners their second commitment for the 2009 class. Franklin, who started for Mansfield Summit High School as a sophomore, now attends Mansfield Legacy High School, which opened its doors in the fall. As a new school, Legacy's 2007 football schedule consisted of mostly junior high teams. The school switch kept Franklin off the radar of a lot of schools, but that didn't deter OU defensive ends coach Chris Wilson and the Sooner staff from offering him a scholarship. OU first learned about Franklin from Legacy head football coach Chris Melson, who played quarterback at Ada High School and for the Sooners in the early 1990s. (The Oklahoman)Related: Sooners Receive First '09 CommitmentLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesOLB Ronnie Lewis verbally commits to OU: The Sooners received their first commitment of the 2009 class in Dewar High School outside linebacker Ronnell Lewis. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Lewis starred on both sides of the ball last season as a junior for Class B Dewar, which has been playing 8-man football for the last four years. On offense, Lewis rushed for more than 2,300 yards and scored 40 touchdowns; on defense, he had more than 100 tackles and also intercepted 11 passes. Lewis helped lead Dewar into the Class B state championship where the Dragons suffered their only loss of the season to perennial powerhouse Morrison. For his efforts, Lewis earned honorable-mention All-State honors by The Oklahoman. (The Oklahoman)Sooners reloading with plenty of Texas imports: Star-TelegramLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesIbiloye like the hairstyle: Free safety Joseph Ibiloye got everyone's attention at South Garland's signing ceremony just by removing his baseball cap. Ibiloye had the "OU" logo sheared into his hair on the back of his head. "I wasn't going to do it," said Ibiloye, who signed with Oklahoma, "but I was talking to my barber and just threw my hat down and said, 'Let's do it.'" Ibiloye's teammates ribbed him about having to shave the logo off before school started, since attention-getting hairstyles are against school policy. (Dallas Morning News)Coaches on the theatrics at signing ceremonies: Muskogee's Stacy McGee and Jameel Owens announced together, with McGee picking up an OU cap and placing it on his head, leaving Owens to pick up an OSU cap, only to pull an OU cap from inside the Cowboy cap. "Some of these kids, you want to slap 'em once they sign,” Barry Switzer said on Jones' radio show Wednesday. It all gets silly, which made Guthrie's Kye Staley a throwback Wednesday when he simply walked into his ceremony wearing an OSU cap. "I wouldn't say it bothers me,” Bob Stoops said of theatrics at recruiting announcements. "It's not my kid, not my young man. But you kind of set yourself up in those situations.” (The Oklahoman)Where OU Ranks Nationally
Scout.com: #13
ESPN/Scouts Inc.: #8 It added teammates ESPN 150 WR Jameel Owens (Muskogee, Okla.) and Stacy McGee (Muskogee, Okla.) down the stretch to an already impressive class. Right now we believe RB Jermie Calhoun (Van, Texas) is special and will join an already outstanding stable of Sooners running backs and contribute quickly. However, DE R.J. Washington (Keller, Texas/Fossil Ridge) is right on his heels as the premier player in this class.Rivals.com: #5The Sooners did their usual sterling job, cleaning up in-state and going into Texas for some top players. They also signed top-ranked players from Georgia, New Jersey and New Mexico.Tom Lemming, CSTV: #5Texas players are key to recruiting, and the Sooners secured them very early and kept them: R.J. Washington, arguably the best pass rusher, RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnston, and OLs Ben Habern and Stephen Good.SuperPrep: #6Texas routinely supplies the Sooners with some of their finest talent. This year Bob Stoops raided the Lone Star state for five-star RBs Jermie Calhoun and Justin Johnson as well as highly regarded DE R.J. Washington and OLs Stephen Good and Ben Habern.
Oklahoma, Texas post top-10 classes: ESPN.comLandry Jones Ready to Work: SoonerSports.comThe deals are sealed: Muskogee Phoenix
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesClass of 2008 Oklahoma Football commitments. | Justin Johnson | RB | 6-1 | 210 | Gilmer, Texas | Gilmer HS | | Landry Jones | QB | 6-4 | 210 | Artesia, N.M. | Artesia HS | | Britt Mitchell | OL | 6-6 | 320 | Roscoe, Texas | Roscoe HS | | Daniel Franklin | LB | 6-3 | 220 | Mount Airy, Ga. | Habersham Central HS | | Dejuan Miller | WR | 6-5 | 200 | Metuchen, N.J. | Metuchen HS | | James Hanna | TE | 6-4 | 215 | Flower Mound, Texas | Flower Mound HS | | David King | DE | 6-4 | 240 | Houston, Texas | Strake Jesuit Prep | | J.R. Bryant | LB | 6-3 | 230 | Jesup, Ga. | Garden City CC (Kan.) (JUCO)
| | Josh Jarboe | WR | 6-3 | 195 | Decatur, Ga. | Cedar Grove HS | | Mike Balogun | LB | 6-2 | 250 | Upper Marlboro, Md. | Lackawanna CC (Pa.) (JUCO)
| | Tress Way | K | 6-1 | 190 | Tulsa, Okla. | Union HS | | Joseph Ibiloye | LB | 6-4 | 205 | Garland, Texas | South Garland HS | | Stephen Good | OL | 6-5 | 305 | Paris, Texas | Paris HS | | Lamar Harris | DB | 6-2 | 180 | Gilmer, Texas | Gilmer HS | | R.J. Washington | DE | 6-4 | 242 | Fort Worth, Texas | Keller Fossil Ridge HS | | Stacy McGee | DL | 6-4 | 260 | Muskogee, Okla. | Muskogee HS | | Jameel Owens | WR | 6-3 | 200 | Muskogee, Okla. | Muskogee HS | | Jermie Calhoun | RB | 6-0 | 210 | Ben Wheeler, Texas | Van HS | | Casey Walker | DL | 6-3 | 285 | Garland, Texas | Garland HS | | Ben Habern | OL | 6-4 | 275 | Argyle, Texas | Liberty Christian HS | | David Sims | DB | 5-11 | 198 | Gainesville, Fla. | Butte College (Calif.) (JUCO)
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Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesJones opts for Alabama: Julio Jones, the nation's top-ranked wide receiver prospect in the class of 2008, has committed to Alabama on National Signing Day Wednesday. Jones, the No. 2 player in the nation according to ESPN.com, made his committment on ESPNU at 12:30pm EST. The Foley (AL) native will stay in-state, becoming the highest-touted player in the Nick Saban regime with the Crimson Tide. "Alabama just felt like home," said Jones. "It's where I felt most comfortable." (TransworldNews)Labels: Julio Jones, Recruiting
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Julio Jones to announce decision on ESPNU: All eyes will be on Foley, Ala., today, to see if Alabama can cap off a celebrated football recruiting season with a national signing day commitment from the consensus top player in the state.Foley High School wide receiver Julio Jones, rated a Top 5 national prospect by the various recruiting services, will make his final college choice at 12:30 p.m. (ET) today in a news conference to be broadcast live on ESPNU.The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Jones has been mostly silent on his destination, but has publicly narrowed his choices to Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.Tom Luginbill, national director of recruiting for ESPN Scouts Inc., said late last week that the race for Jones has been all but narrowed to two programs."It's down to Oklahoma and Alabama, in my opinion," Luginbill said on ESPNews. "He's got to make a choice -- does he stay in state... or does he go to Oklahoma, where I think it's more of a ready-made offense right now? It's going to come down to those two. I think he'll stick with Alabama."(Ledger-Enquirer) Union kicker is eager to compete: Tulsa WorldBreak down of OU Signing Day: Tulsa WorldIn recruiting, teams nationwide want a taste of Texas: Dallas Morning NewsOU is believing in receiving today: The OklahomanOU's class at a glance: The OklahomanLabels: Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting
Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and NotesReport: Harris commits to Oklahoma: It's been widely considered that Gilmer, Texas, defensive back Lamar Harris would join high school teammate Justin Johnson at Oklahoma. However, his camp has been mostly mum about it until Tuesday when Gilmer coach Jeff Traylor told Sooners Illustrated that Lamar Harris will be a Sooner. (SoonersIllustrated.com) Subscription required
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