National Signing Day 2013

Signing Day 2013

Signing Day 2013
Here is a look at photos from signing ceremonies across the state.

2013 National Signing Day Live Chat with The Oklahoman's Varsity Coverage Team



Big 12 recruiting: Despite sub-par year, Texas brings in another solid recruiting class

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After another disappointing season, Texas still finds itself in the top 25 rankings of recruiting classes, according to multiple recruiting services.


Khari Harding and the Signing Day story behind a father's smile

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COMMENTARY — Six years after his father brought him out of a bad situation and back to Oklahoma, Khari Harding is preparing to leave again — this time on a scholarship to Auburn University.
Signing Day notebook
2013 Oklahoma high school athlete signing list: Feb. 6

OSU: Prep teammates Jesse Robinson, Vili Leveni will be teammates at OSU

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The teammates from Hurst L.D. Bell might have opposite demeanors, but they bonded over the past three years during their head-to-head practice battles in the trenches.

OU: D.J. Ward waiting for NCAA clearance, adapting to college life

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D.J. Ward, who returned to Southmoore for a signing ceremony Wednesday, has been enrolled at OU since last month but is waiting on the NCAA to clear his paperwork so that he can start working out with the team.

OSU: Cowboys had Jaxon Salinas sold after junior day

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“If I get here, it'll be a miracle,” Salinas remembers thinking during junior day. “I truly love this place.”

OU: Norman North's Jordan Evans excited about Sooners' possible move to 3-4 defense

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Norman North linebacker Jordan Evans grew up wanting to play football at the University of Oklahoma, following in his father's footsteps.

OSU: Jesse Robinson convinced Hurst, Texas, teammate Vili Leveni to pick Cowboys

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For the past three years, defensive end Vili Leveni and offensive lineman Jesse Robinson have gone head-to-head on the practice field.

OU: Stoops brothers thrilled with newly signed defensive backs

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L.J. Moore, the high school teammate of Hatari Byrd, decides later in the day to sign with Oklahoma. “It's going to be really nasty in that secondary,” Byrd said.

OSU: Family relents, gives Ofa Hautau blessing to sign with Cowboys

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Hautau's family wanted the defensive tackle to stay close to home in Utah. But Hautau got his wish and will play football for Oklahoma State.

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Douglass running back Chris High headed to Naval Academy

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For Douglass running back Christopher High, the decision to play football at Navy was about more than just football.

OU: Sooners get late 4-star signee in Fresno's L.J. Moore

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Oklahoma's signing class got a late boost Wednesday evening when Fresno (Calif.) Central East cornerback L.J. Moore picked the Sooners.

Bob Stoops anticipates Cody Thomas will stick with football

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Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops acknowledged that his 2013 quarterback signee, Cody Thomas, will likely be picked in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft, but said he's confident the former Colleyville Heritage standout will be with his team in the fall.

Del City coach Nick Warehime says Oregon State got a steal in Corey Lawrence

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Del City football coach Nick Warehime thinks Oregon State got a steal in Eagles wide receiver/running back Corey Lawrence.

Oklahoma State: Cowboys pick up late signee in juco defensive tackle Ofa Hautau

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OSU landed an uncommitted signee Wednesday when defensive tackle Ofa Hautau from Ephraim, Utah, filed his letter of intent with the Cowboys.

Zac Uhles signs with Golden Hurricane, ends era in Norman

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Norman High School's Zac Uhles signed a football letter of intent with the University of Tulsa Wednesday.

Zach Long, son of former Sooner coordinator Chuck Long, to walk on at OU

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Zach Long left Norman once. He decided not to do it again.The Norman High School quarterback has chosen to walk on at OU.




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OU Football: Jay Norvell on 2013 class

Feb 7The Sooners' co-offensive coordinator addresses the...

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Signing Day: Jared Rayburn

Feb 6The Deer Creek senior talks about why he signed with...

Oklahoma Football: Dominique Alexander signs with the Sooners thumbnail

Oklahoma Football: Dominique Alexander signs with the Sooners

Feb 6The senior from Booker T. Washington committed to the...

Douglass High School players sign with teams thumbnail

Douglass High School players sign with teams

Feb 6Douglass' Chris High signs with the Naval Academy while...

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OSU Football: Signing Day Analysis

Feb 6John Helsley and Anthony Slater break down the Cowboys'...

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Oklahoma State Football: Overview of 2013 signing day

Feb 6Gina Mizell and Jenni Carlson provide analysis of...

Jordan Smallwood heading to Norman thumbnail

Jordan Smallwood heading to Norman

Feb 6Receiver from Jenks High School, Jordan Smallwood, signs...

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Jaxon Salinas signs with Oklahoma State

Feb 6Jaxon Salinas, offensive lineman from Irving, Texas,...



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  • CoyoteSports Confirmed with AD Woody Roof Fri. that Grant Callison has chosen to return to Ketchum and will not be the new BBB Coach at Wford #okpreps
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  • Michael_Knight1 We're in the middle of doing the Top Ten moments of the 2012-2013 school year. Already announced 10-6. About to do 5-1. #okpreps
    Today 09:45:59 AM
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    Today 09:28:36 AM
  • Michael_Knight1 Southmoore head coach Jeff Brickman set to join me to talk about the tornadoes and how we can help. #okpreps
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 10:49:14 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 10:31:10 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 10:22:46 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:54:10 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:41:58 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:39:28 PM CST
  • BKComets BK Girls Soccer Coach Troy Tokarchik will join @Michael_Knight1 on 97.1 The @sportsanimal Saturday morning at 9:05. #OKPreps
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:24:15 PM CST
  • Odell87 RT @ScottWrightOK: Tulsa Washington DE Jordan Brailford ——> #OKState #okpreps RT @brailford: Just picked up the Oklahoma state offer 💯💯💯
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:12:51 PM CST
  • Michael_Knight1 I'll reveal the top ten on my show tomorrow morning at 9:35. #okpreps
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:07:49 PM CST
  • Michael_Knight1 About to start working on the top 10 moments of the 2012-2013 high school year. Have a lot of nominees. Who's yours? #okpreps
    Fri, May. 24 2013 09:07:13 PM CST
  • Eddie_Rado Saw this guy in action on Wednesday, 1 of many big offers to come #OKPreps RT @brailford: Just picked up the Oklahoma state offer
    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:54:48 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:52:10 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:50:38 PM CST
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    Fri, May. 24 2013 08:48:51 PM CST