Recruiting LBs

[61sooner]

Evidently OU had no backup or any plan in so far as LB recruiting. Went through the rivals list til I was down to the LB players rated as 82(same as our lowest commit) and found around #900 a player who was looked at by OU and had not committed. That was Akeem Harrison from Kileen. There are about 25 Linebackers over 6' who are available and done have any indication that OU has any interest in any of them.
DeVonte Campbell and Antonio Longio from Hutchinson J.C., Rominque Mobley of York S.C., Keishawn Biernia of Harbor City, CA, Dominque Jones from Dallas etc, etc.
Whomever is out looking for LBs. If you don't come back with something good, just keep on going down the road, OU will sell your house, even if your name is Stoops.

[txbbcoach4OU]

Our LB recruiting is the absolute worst on the team. I was wondering these same questions.....

[pillmanj]

Our LB recruiting is the absolute worst on the team. I was wondering these same questions.....

OT and DT wasnt much better until a several weeks ago

[OU Sam]

I'm not sure what you guys are worried about. OU has Wort and Nelson for another year. The Stoops brothers will also find another safety or two to convert to linebacker. Who needs LB recruits

[oudidntknow84]

This isnt just Kish's fault. Brent V left us with these LB's.

[usaosooner]

Possible Targets

Kahlee Woods http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...BjotVE9NubtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/169870/highlights/36046389

Cory Irwins http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...Bq.KNyZSCbtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/792316/highlights/9067529

Chad Whitener http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...A2M8XghA2btJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/363309/highlights/29739373

Devin Rolan http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...n-Rolan-119803

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/549611/highlights/35287450

Kimmie Carson http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...yDpCgKsUybtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/645009/highlights/15198373

[DirtySouth_Sooner]

can't we try to steal that Brian Nance from Baylor (same prep school i think trey went too). Wasn't he high on us a couple years ago?

[61sooner]

Add:
Don Mills Albany GA
Keree Renchie Missouri City, TX
James Clark Sebastian, FL
Mitchell Hoskins Hinds JC
Sam Lebbie, DeMatha, MD
D.J. Jordan East Miss JC
Duke Riley New Orleans
Keith Kelsey FL
Nigel Harris, Tampa, FL
Marceice Jackson, Ft. Scott JC
Dillian Lawson, Crestview, FL
Fred Meliforuu, San Diego, CA
Marcel Ngachie, Olney, MD

[Sooner 76]

[QUOTE=61sooner;1025671]Evidently OU had no backup or any plan in so far as LB recruiting. QUOTE]

61sooner, I think that statement is naive with respect to how the recruiting process works.

What are a team's, any team's options when a player switches late in the season?

You see if there are any other good players uncommitted at that position or you try to flip another team's verbal commitment.

[SoonerSapper]

Possible Targets

Kahlee Woods http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...BjotVE9NubtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/169870/highlights/36046389

Cory Irwins http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...Bq.KNyZSCbtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/792316/highlights/9067529

Chad Whitener http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...A2M8XghA2btJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/363309/highlights/29739373

Devin Rolan http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...n-Rolan-119803

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/549611/highlights/35287450

Kimmie Carson http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...yDpCgKsUybtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/645009/highlights/15198373

I'll take Devin Rolan just on the basis of his profile pic.

[metes]

aTm stole one from us, why can't we steal one from a team that is falling down?

Can we?

It is time to turn it on and pull some one in! With QB's like Johnny ****ing Football maybe the DB converts are not such a bad idea as far as speed.

[oudidntknow84]

Possible Targets

Kahlee Woods http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...BjotVE9NubtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/169870/highlights/36046389

Cory Irwins http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...Bq.KNyZSCbtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/792316/highlights/9067529

Chad Whitener http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...A2M8XghA2btJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/363309/highlights/29739373

Devin Rolan http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...n-Rolan-119803

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/549611/highlights/35287450

Kimmie Carson http://rivals.yahoo.com/oklahoma/foo...yDpCgKsUybtJB4

Film:http://www.hudl.com/athlete/645009/highlights/15198373

I say Chad Whitener solely on the fact that TCU was looking at him.

[Sooner 76]

aTm stole one from us, why can't we steal one from a team that is falling down?

Can we?

It is time to turn it on and pull some one in! With QB's like Johnny ****ing Football maybe the DB converts are not such a bad idea as far as speed.

Of course, we should do that, and I'm sure we will. We can also try to flip A&M's commits at LBer. We can and I'm sure we will continue to work on Mastro.

[2SBTM]

Seems like the perfect time for Levenberry to switch from FSU, if only Mike could sway him.

[Sooner 76]

Seems like the perfect time for Levenberry to switch from FSU, if only Mike could sway him.

Great idea, I'm sure coaches are doing just that.

The coaches won't throw up their hands and scream that the sky is falling like so many fans do.

[soonerjunky]

Why not get some Oklahoma kids with good size for Linebacker? Just saying a 6'3" 220 lbs oklahoma kid is better than no kid at all.

[pillmanj]

Is the Rolan kid at McAlester worth a late scholly offer??

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[madbrad]

Is the Rolan kid at McAlester worth a late scholly offer??

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From what I've read he is worth a Tulsa offer but not OU.

Whatever the **** that means.

[SoonerSapper]

At this point, beggars can't be chosers. I would say take two of those players, at least one from in state, and hope one of them develops into a solid to good player. I don't see a Rocky Calmus or Teddy Lehman in that group, but you never know.

[61sooner]

Again. OU has 1 LB commit. This position has been weak to sometimes pitiful. Where is some new blood? Who is OU close to signing to fill the gaps?Is OU going to play that 5 or 6 man DB defense with almost a whole new set of DBs and let the other teams offense just run wild against on running plays? Hear a lot of potential here and there but OU needs some mean MotherF___er to come in and smash some people at that LB spot. Don't think he's on the roster right now unless the coaches are hiding him someplace.

[ruasoonerfan2]

The mean MotherF___er you want can not cover the speed receivers that Baylor, WV, TT and OSU throw the ball to. I would love to play that smashmouth football was Sooner Football, but in the Big 12 now those LBs cannot work. Must be able to cover 4.5 speed. The problem is playing a smashmouth team like ND this year or a good SEC team with a good O-line. Do not know the answer, that is why we pay Bob and Mike the big bucks.

[61sooner]

K-State and I-State LBs were not skinny LB/DB types. The K-State team stopped us and I-State had an All Big 12 crew out there even though there record wasn't so great. Maybe if a 6'3, 245lb LB ran over those slinging QBs and dumped them on their butts or smashed the running type when they came upfield the entire D would be better.

[ab5sr]

Nelson getting totally smoked by that Connecticut rb in the fiesta I have no hope for him as a force at LB. He's not big, strong, fast, has never impressed me.

[Mr. Pink]

Again. OU has 1 LB commit. This position has been weak to sometimes pitiful. Where is some new blood? Who is OU close to signing to fill the gaps?Is OU going to play that 5 or 6 man DB defense with almost a whole new set of DBs and let the other teams offense just run wild against on running plays? Hear a lot of potential here and there but OU needs some mean MotherF___er to come in and smash some people at that LB spot. Don't think he's on the roster right now unless the coaches are hiding him someplace.

Alexander might become a LB. Also, Thomas and Byrd are big enough to play close to the line of scrimmage. They might move Favors back to LB as well. I think Stoops will play with 2 LBs quite frequently and 3 less frequently. Thus, OU may be fine at LB.

The roster at Soonersports.com currently shows the following at LBs (those who might play):

Lindley
Nelson
Franklin
Shannon
Striker

Add in the following and you have 7-8 LBs:

Evans
Alexander (maybe)
Favors

[Houston Sooner]

OU has the worst set of LB in the big 12 and they are doing nothing about it.

[Sooner 76]

OU has the worst set of LB in the big 12 and they are doing nothing about it.

Aggie troll alert, again.

[VRO405]

I'll take Devin Rolan just on the basis of his profile pic.

Haha, dude looks like he has been through some battles... Surely we can pull him away from Tuls****

[2SBTM]

USC LB coach left... Any we could poach from them? Here ya go Kish, your time to shine


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[LVSOONER15]

Earn your stripes Kish. Need at least one big one.

[MemphisSooner]

What about Prevot (sp?) kid out of Houston area. Isn't he a USC LB prospect?

[greensooner]

OU has the worst set of LB in the big 12 and they are doing nothing about it.

inform all of us why you are here on this board? and be honest, your schtick gets old really quick

we get it...you hate OU and everything sucks, the sky is falling down, and the Aggies just had a really good season in the SEC

[Houston Sooner]

inform all of us why you are here on this board? and be honest, your schtick gets old really quick

we get it...you hate OU and everything sucks, the sky is falling down, and the Aggies just had a really good season in the SEC

So numb nuts you honestly think the LB's are in good shape for next season? Please explain you are the only dumb **** that thinks this!

[Sooner 76]

So numb nuts you honestly think the LB's are in good shape for next season? Please explain you are the only dumb **** that thinks this!

Sod off, Aggie Troll.

[oucub23]

So numb nuts you honestly think the LB's are in good shape for next season? Please explain you are the only dumb **** that thinks this!

Mike is another one.

[61sooner]

We got a difference of opinion on OUs LBs. How about somebody fairly grade all our LBs by name as As,Bs,Cs, hopefully no Ds or Fs.

[greensooner]

So numb nuts you honestly think the LB's are in good shape for next season? Please explain you are the only dumb **** that thinks this!

answer the question and quick deflecting, also don't attempt to project words that I never said upon me...answer the question you Aggie

[Mr. Pink]

So numb nuts you honestly think the LB's are in good shape for next season? Please explain you are the only dumb **** that thinks this!

Ms. #1 ****,
I thought I told you to post a picture of yourself with our top off! Waiting...

If you aren't shy, then you could post a picture of yourself with nothing on below the waist. Then, we'd really get an idea of who you are.

I leave it to you to choose.

[61sooner]

Is Dominique Alexander a LB commit? See him listed as either a DB or WR.

[Sooner 76]

Is Dominique Alexander a LB commit? See him listed as either a DB or WR.

Yes, he is projected as an OLB.

[BULLDOGSOONER]

I thought we were going to the Dime D. Makes this **** obsolete.........right???