Oklahoma Recruiting: Signing Day 2012

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For Sterling Shepard, it was all about becoming a Sooner

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A video narrated by James Garner shown before Oklahoma football games a few years ago contained a line that Owen Field was the place “where young lads dream of one day wearing the crimson and cream.” For Sterling Shepard, truer words were never spoken. There was never any choice but the University of Oklahoma for the star wide receiver from Heritage Hall.

Cowboys signee Trace Clark comes from family of athletes

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Oklahoma State defensive end signee Trace Clark is a two-sport star, having helped Wichita Collegiate to football and basketball state titles.

Quintaz Struble's signing with Arkansas State brings closure for family of Mandrell Dean

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — Loyce Dean finally has some much-needed closure. Just days past the five-year anniversary of her son Mandrell's tragic death, Loyce Dean watched her grandson, Quintaz Struble, sign a letter of intent with Arkansas State on Wednesday morning at Heritage Hall. “This day was like a brand new start,” Loyce Dean said. “It was like the dead have come alive. I'm so proud of Quintaz, I don't know what to do.”

Florida cornerback Gary Simon picks the Sooners

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St. Petersburg, Fla., cornerback Gary Simon signed with the Oklahoma football team early Wednesday morning. Simon picked OU over Iowa State and Arkansas.

Stillwater WR Jesse Vester signs with Cowboys

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Stillwater receiver/return man Jesse Vester won't have to go far when he leaves for college in the fall. Vester signed with Oklahoma State on Wednesday morning.

JUCO receiver Courtney Gardner signs with Sooners

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Sierra College wide receiver Courtney Garnder signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday. Gardner had been committed to Arkansas.

Coaches knew OSU commit Jeremiah Tshimanga was something special

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It didn't take long for coaches at Richland High School to see what they had in Jeremiah Tshimanga. He was ‘bigger, faster, stronger' than anyone they played.

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Oklahoma State: Defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah sticking with Cowboys despite Joe DeForest's exit

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Richmond, Texas, defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah says he'll set off OSU's fax machine early on National Signing Day.

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West Virginia settles Big East lawsuit, will join Big 12 in July Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment West Virginia University will pay the Big East a reported $20 million to leave for the Big 12. Read More
Conference realignment: Missouri, Texas A&M will regret leaving the Big 12 Published: Mon, Feb 13, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment BERRY TRAMEL COMMENTARY — It's time to look ahead and predict who will regret leaving their conferences for greener pastures. Among those that will regret the move: Missouri, Texas A&M, Syracuse and Boise State. Read More
High school notebook: Coyle's Magnus Scott visits Kansas State Published: Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Magnus Scott has been offered a full scholarship to run track at Kansas State, but he wants to play football, too. He's hoping to be able to talk with Wildcats football coach Bill Snyder during his visit. Read More
OSU football: Jeremiah Tshimanga's extended Richland family helped get him to where he is Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment OSU FOOTBALL — New Oklahoma State football player Jeremiah Tshimanga has been through a lot in his life. He's spent time in shelters and foster homes. He's witnessed the beating his mother took at the hands of his father. But Tshimanga has been able to rise above all of that thanks to his extended ‘family.' Read More
Oklahoma basketball: Douglass' Stephen Clark gets scholarship offer from Sooners coach Lon Kruger Published: Tue, Feb 7, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment OU BASKETBALL — Douglass' Stephen Clark received a scholarship offer from University of Oklahoma basketball coach Lon Kruger on Monday. Clark, the top basketball prospect in the state, is being heavily recruited by numerous Division-I basketball programs. Read More
OSU basketball notebook: Brian Williams continues to improve Published: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment In Saturday's loss to Baylor, Williams took it to another level. He scored a career-high 23 points. Read More
Sequoyah-Tahlequah's Brayden Scott says day at OU 'awesome' Published: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment FOOTBALL RECRUITING — Quarterback Brayden Scott attended OU's junior day Saturday. Scott says he's hoping to be committed to a school by the start of his senior season so he can start classes in January. Read More
Super 30: Lawton's D.J. Ward put together impressive junior season Published: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Lawton defensive end D.J. Ward had 75 tackles and 11 sacks as a junior, and he sits atop The Oklahoman's first Super 30 list of Oklahoma's top prospects for the Class of 2013. Read More
Oklahoma high school athlete signing list as of Feb. 4, 2012 Published: Sat, Feb 4, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment A list of the Oklahoma high school athletes who have signed to play a sport in college. Read More
High school notebook: Edmond Santa Fe's Khari Harding enjoys Oklahoma State junior day Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Defensive back Khari Hardin visited OSU for junior day last weekend. His uncle, Rodney Hardin, was a defensive lineman for the Cowboys in the 1980s. Khari also plans to attend junior days at Nebraska, Colorado and UCLA. Read More
NEO football recruiting: Coach Dale Patterson excited about 2012 class, new running backs Published: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Northeastern Oklahoma A&M coach Dale Patterson knew something was missing when he returned to coach in May. The Norsemen needed more speed, and that's what they got with a 2012 recruiting class that includes standouts Sheldon Wilson, Casey Curtis and Eric Dockins. Read More
OU recruiting: Sooners close class of 2012 with a flurry of junior college talent Updated: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL — The six junior college signees in the class of 2012 are the most in the Bob Stoops era. Said the Sooner coach: “I felt we had more immediate needs this year.” Read More
Signing Day drama ends well for Cowboys Updated: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment STILLWATER – Oklahoma State finally had some drama end in its favor. Four-star linebacker Seth Jacobs of Arroyo Grande, Calif., chose the Cowboys over Arkansas and Colorado Wednesday in a late signing day announcement. Jacobs became the Cowboys' 23rd commitment in its class of 2012 and second linebacker in... Read More
OSU football: Linebacker Seth Jacobs chooses Cowboys Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment SIGNING DAY — Four-star linebacker Seth Jacobs of Arroyo Grande, Calif., chose OSU over Arkansas and Colorado. Read More
Q&A: Southwestern Oklahoma State signees Ryley Claborn and Conner Bays Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Southwestern Oklahoma State finished 5-6 last season after a 4-1 start. In former Edmond Santa Fe coach Dan Cocannouer's fourth season at the helm, the Bulldogs are looking to continue their improvement. That starts with their recruiting class, led by Bethany quarterback Ryley Claborn and Edmond Santa Fe... Read More
Signing Day: Two Bethany players still waiting Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Garrett McGrady might land at Arkansas State, Gage Diffee might go to Air Force Read More
OSU recruiting: Jeremiah Tshimanga ready to go Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Linebacker from Richland Hill, Texas, is already enrolled, working out in Stillwater. Read More
Signing Day: Douglass' Cayman Bundage signs with Arizona Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Douglass football coach Willis Alexander refers to Cayman Bundage as an “undercover character.” Outwardly, the mild-mannered offensive lineman might not appear to be the jokester type, but around his close friends, that side of his personality shows through. Bundage, the Trojans' 6-foot-2, 270-pound offensive... Read More
Signing Day: Putnam City's Daniel Burton signs with Iowa State Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Dre Holman picks Division II champ Pittsburg State. Read More
Signing Day: Southmoore's Andrew Long signs with Air Force Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Andrew Long told Air Force football coach Troy Calhoun that he wants the Falcons to schedule the Sooners in the next five years. He has something to prove to the University of Oklahoma coaching staff. “I want to show them what's up,” Long said. “I'm a little bitter about it, I guess.” Long, the standout... Read More
OU recruiting: Laith Harlow might receive medical hardship Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Florida tight end had committed to Sooners, but an injury might keep him off the field. Read More
Recruiting: Heritage Hall's Markus Wakefield signs with Howard University Published: Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment Heritage Hall defensive line standout Markus Wakefield signed with Howard University on Wednesday. Wakefield had interest from Colorado State and Wake Forest before coaching changes at the school changed their recruiting needs. Read More


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  • OKHoops RT @caseypaulkATC: Coweta boys defeat Skiatook. 70-51. #okpreps #bulldogs
    Today 09:21:25 PM
  • DerekHill116 Muldrow 33 Stilwell 33 at the end of 3. Gherrold Kimbrew has 12 and Nate Hamilton added 8; all in the third quarter. #okpreps
    Today 09:21:18 PM
  • Stilwell_Hoops Heading into the fourth, Stilwell Indians 33; Muldrow 33. #OKPreps
    Today 09:21:14 PM
  • TroyLittledeer After the third quarter, Stilwell/Muldrow tied at 33. #OKPreps
    Today 09:20:38 PM
  • BarryLewisTW Edison leads Central 53-52, 1:07 left. Simmos has 2 FTs coming. Edison is 3-of-11 on FTs in 4Q. #okpreps
    Today 09:20:18 PM
  • TroyLittledeer Stilwell's struggling in the third. Fresh. Chase Littlejohn on the line to tie Muldrow at 33. #OKPreps
    Today 09:20:06 PM
  • iCarlyLynn RT @Sam_Duren: MacArthur up 51-49 after 3 over Carl Albert #okpreps
    Today 09:19:14 PM
  • LivelyLaurenn RT @jasonkersey: Now I'm at Edmond North HS, where they are about to retire former Husky and NFL player Kelly Gregg's jersey #okpreps #ravens #chiefs
    Today 09:19:00 PM
  • KJ_Jacobsss RT @Sam_Duren: MacArthur up 51-49 after 3 over Carl Albert #okpreps
    Today 09:18:13 PM
  • caseypaulkATC Coweta boys defeat Skiatook. 70-51. #okpreps #bulldogs
    Today 09:17:30 PM
  • ScottWrightOK RT @Sam_Duren: MacArthur up 51-49 after 3 over Carl Albert #okpreps
    Today 09:15:59 PM
  • 4EvErToMiNaTiNg RT @Sam_Duren: MacArthur up 51-49 after 3 over Carl Albert #okpreps
    Today 09:15:37 PM
  • OKHoops RT @ScottWrightOK: PCW boys take a 30-21 lead on PC at half. Omega Harris has 11. Ronnie Boyce has 10 for PC #okpreps
    Today 09:15:14 PM
  • Sam_Duren MacArthur up 51-49 after 3 over Carl Albert #okpreps
    Today 09:14:53 PM
  • TroyLittledeer 3:31 in the third. Muldrow 29; Stilwell 29 #OKPreps
    Today 09:14:19 PM
  • ScottWrightOK How many techs been called over there tonight?? RT @Sam_Duren: Now this time I'm pretty sure this is Ervin's 2nd tech #okpreps
    Today 09:14:02 PM
  • BrandonRush Kelly Gregg being honored at halftime at EDN/Mustang. Jersey being retired. #okpreps LINK
    Today 09:13:59 PM
  • CarsonWilliams4 After 3Q, PC North leads Choctaw 54-36. Joe Summers with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist for the Panthers. #OKPreps
    Today 09:12:25 PM
  • ScottWrightOK RT @mknight971: @UnionHoops leads BA 41-40 going into 4th...BA's Taylor Reed has 17 points, 15 coming on five 3's #okpreps
    Today 09:11:34 PM
  • Sam_Duren Now this time I'm pretty sure this is Ervin's 2nd tech, pity as he was having a great 3rd #okpreps
    Today 09:11:25 PM
  • BarryLewisTW Baskets by Simmons and D. Speaks give Edison a 51-46 lead over Central; 4:32 left. #okpreps
    Today 09:10:05 PM
  • SportsHoss71 RT @TroyLittledeer: At the half. The Stilwell Indians 25; Muldrow 17. #OKPreps
    Today 09:09:51 PM
  • OKHoops RT @DerekHill116: Muldrow 17 Stilwell 25 at half. #okpreps
    Today 09:09:10 PM
  • OKHoops RT @mknight971: @UnionHoops leads BA 41-40 going into 4th...BA's Taylor Reed has 17 points, 15 coming on five 3's #okpreps
    Today 09:09:02 PM
  • SportsHoss71 Roland boys about to finish the regular season at 22-1. Rangers lead Sallisaw 56-29 after three. #okpreps
    Today 09:08:42 PM
  • Jarvidus Owasso defeats Sapulpa 79-60. @JaylenLowe9 with 33 pts. Sap led by Trevor Hall's 21. Next game senior night Fri vs Muskogee #okpreps
    Today 09:08:29 PM
  • mknight971 @UnionHoops leads BA 41-40 going into 4th...BA's Taylor Reed has 17 points, 15 coming on five 3's #okpreps
    Today 09:07:59 PM
  • ScottWrightOK RT @CarsonWilliams4: 4:02 left in 3Q, PC North up 39-29 over Choctaw. Joe Summers with 12 points and TJ Jones with 10. #OKPreps
    Today 09:07:32 PM
  • jasonkersey Now I'm at Edmond North HS, where they are about to retire former Husky and NFL player Kelly Gregg's jersey #okpreps #ravens #chiefs
    Today 09:06:24 PM
  • DerekHill116 Muldrow 17 Stilwell 25 at half. #okpreps
    Today 09:05:23 PM

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