Case of nerves of doesn't stop Owens from signing with OU; recruit ready for next level

 
By Blake Jackson
Published: February 7, 2008

MUSKOGEE — With a slight grin, Jameel Owens opened a crimson-colored folder and pulled out the "OU” letterhead.

He calmly picked up the black click-pen laid in front of him and with a smooth stroke began to sign his name.

Then, his hands started shaking.

"I'm nervous, man,” Owens whispered to Muskogee coach Matt Hennesy , who was guiding him through the paperwork. "I've never been this nervous in m...


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