I don’t really understand what has transpired but a once great and very active Sooner Message Board has become vacant. I’ve been an active member for many years and so have a lot of other Sooner fans. At this time of year this board should be be very active. Yet not one post with football season about ready to kick off. What’s up guys? Hello. Is anyone there???
How many members are following this board??
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I assume the original free board is no longer available. Too bad. I’m going to miss all great posters I’ve enjoyed since 2004. Rats! Well, it was great that it was up and going during this year’s softball season.
Brent Venables reveals his hopes for first Oklahoma scrimmage
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables discussed what he wants to see from his team in a scrimmage prior to the season.
Typical coach talk that he is known for. That may have worked early on but I’m not all that impressed with his coaching style anymore. He’s really got his back against the wall now and with Joe gone he absolutely must show an improvement this season.Brent Venables reveals his hopes for first Oklahoma scrimmage
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables discussed what he wants to see from his team in a scrimmage prior to the season.www.on3.com
I agree! By now he should have all the pieces in place. The Staff and players are all his. This is his last chance to win a bunch of games. It's going to be an interesting season for sure!
I check the activity several times a day hoping to see a little more interest especially from the old gang. Keep checking in Plaino. BOOMER!!
It took me a few days to find it ( Owen Field) board had moved to this site. I think that may be the same for others.
BTW, I agree about BV. He either gets it done or doesnt this year. I think the Michigan game will define the season for OU. Win and there is hope, lose and it becomes a slippery rope the rest of the way.
lots of hype about the O this but until we see it I am not getting my hopes up. I think a 9 win season will calm the waters, anything less the storm is coming.
With that being said I think there are so many 50-50 games so 8-4 is my pick but 6-6 could happen again.
Hang in there OB. Right now, you're carrying the ball for all of us.
I have no where else I want to go so my activity on this board may become a diary of sorts. LOL.
I’m not happy to hear about the gambling allegations regarding Mateer. If it’s true that could be devastating. If not, just the allegation could be counterproductive. Luckily OU’s first game is probably the weakest on the schedule.
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I may go to opening game. Just not sure yet though. As for Mateer I want to know how this so called reporter got Mateers Vemo infomation? Or am I missing something here?
I hope Mateer wasnt stupid enough to actually post that stuff on X or whatever platform he uses. I think this reporter is reaching and just now on radio they said they contacted this guys so called employer. They said the response was “ We never heard of him but we will reach out to check”
Yeah, the timing couldn't be any worse. This team doesn't need any distractions.
I poke my head in but not much been going on here.
Big get yesterday with Kruel. Need the wins to come and start flipping some of these commits that were lost.
Barring a complete meltdown, I think Brent can survive a 6 or 7 win season, but i am pretty confident that the defense is going to be even better and the offense is going to be solid. This should translate to wins and close close losses against superior competitors.
Illinois State, Temple, Kent State and Missouri are auto Ws to me. Michigan, Ole Miss and Tennessee are all taking a step back and 2 of 3 are at home. Auburn i think will be improved but have been meddling under Freeze so Norman should give the edge. S Carolina is getting loads of hype but the talent gap is still way in OUr favor. This game is right after the RRR so I really feel like this will be a determining point of where this season goes.
That leaves Texas, LSU and Bama. One neutral, one home, one road. These are the games where Mateer and the offense have to pull their weight. For all the bluster over Texas' D, they looked pedestrian against Clemson, Arizona State and others. Arch still has a lot to and they're replacing a lot on the OL. I really dont know much about Bama other than Williams the WR and that im sure the cupboard isn't bare. LSU had a good QB and talent as usual but a lot of the hype is on the expectation that they collectively take the next step. With Brian Kelly I just dont ever expect them to be more than "pretty good". I really dont see any of the 3 as guaranteed losses if Oklahoma plays to their capabilities.
Now having said that, I dont expect the Sooners to shock the world in '25. But I think Venables shocks us and shows that he's righted the ship and is ready to make Oklahoma a consistent player in the SEC.
Illinois State - W
Michigan - W
Temple - W
Auburn - W
Kent State - W
Texas- L
S Carolina - W
Ole Miss - W
Tennessee- L
Alabama- L
Misery - W
LSU - W
Big get yesterday with Kruel. Need the wins to come and start flipping some of these commits that were lost.
Barring a complete meltdown, I think Brent can survive a 6 or 7 win season, but i am pretty confident that the defense is going to be even better and the offense is going to be solid. This should translate to wins and close close losses against superior competitors.
Illinois State, Temple, Kent State and Missouri are auto Ws to me. Michigan, Ole Miss and Tennessee are all taking a step back and 2 of 3 are at home. Auburn i think will be improved but have been meddling under Freeze so Norman should give the edge. S Carolina is getting loads of hype but the talent gap is still way in OUr favor. This game is right after the RRR so I really feel like this will be a determining point of where this season goes.
That leaves Texas, LSU and Bama. One neutral, one home, one road. These are the games where Mateer and the offense have to pull their weight. For all the bluster over Texas' D, they looked pedestrian against Clemson, Arizona State and others. Arch still has a lot to and they're replacing a lot on the OL. I really dont know much about Bama other than Williams the WR and that im sure the cupboard isn't bare. LSU had a good QB and talent as usual but a lot of the hype is on the expectation that they collectively take the next step. With Brian Kelly I just dont ever expect them to be more than "pretty good". I really dont see any of the 3 as guaranteed losses if Oklahoma plays to their capabilities.
Now having said that, I dont expect the Sooners to shock the world in '25. But I think Venables shocks us and shows that he's righted the ship and is ready to make Oklahoma a consistent player in the SEC.
Illinois State - W
Michigan - W
Temple - W
Auburn - W
Kent State - W
Texas- L
S Carolina - W
Ole Miss - W
Tennessee- L
Alabama- L
Misery - W
LSU - W
I’d love it if you’re right. Actually I’d be shocked but I could get over it very quickly. BOOMER!!
The talent is there, especially defensively. We are behind Texas, Bama, UGA and neck and neck with most others or better on talent. These are mostly 4 star guys or developed players. No excuses in my book. The schedule is tough, sure, so its not so much if we lose but how. If we line up against Texas and look incompetent for 3 of 4, then it'll be all we need to know.
I want Brent to succeed but there are a lot of great coaches out there that would relocate to Norman with the drop of a hat.
Beat the teams you're supposed to, a couple you're not, and be competitive against the teams nobody gives us a chance against. Thats 9 wins or better.