Oklahoma Sooners Practice Report

The Sooners hit Owen Field Saturday and went through their second major scrimmage of the spring. Who looked good? Who is making moves at their positions? Some things might be shaking out at the tight end position. Is the linebacker position more competitive than initially thought with new names? How is John Mateer and the offense looking after two major scrimmages?

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This week's second installment of the Practice Report gets defensive as PJ Adebawore talks about his development and gains on and off the field. Kip Lewis has been impressed with another player in the spring who many haven't heard about. And John Mateer talks about what he sees in his new group of receivers.

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John Mateer met with a large contingent of media Tuesday evening after Oklahoma football finished practice. But he was much more relaxed than his pre-spring press conference. He may just be settling in. Matter talked about the challenges he and the rest of the team face trying to learn the ins and outs of Ben Arbuckle's offeense. We also talk with Kendel Dolby for the first time since his season ending injury last year against Tennessee, as well as cornerback Gentry Williams, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his career.

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Jaren Kanak doesn't fit your narrative about players who give up at the first sign of disappointment. He gave linebacker his best shot. And it didn't work out. Now he's moved to the offense and is working as a tight end this spring. Why not just transfer? He addressed that this week. Players talk about replacing the defensive leadership with Danny Stutsman and Billy Bowman moving on. And several newcomers are making an impact on this team and their teammates after just a few practices. We also hit on Pro Day that just happened this morning.

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Eddie and George are back for another Practice Report this week. After having a newcomer and freshmen media day this week we're now breaking down the freshman who are already enrolled and going through their first practices as college athletes. The offensive line headlines the class with Michael Fasusi, but this recruiting class was built on the strength of the OL. Elijah Thomas has been turning heads during winter workouts but don't count at Manny Choice. And the DB room is stocked full of new talent. The guys break it all down in our second practice report of the week.

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The Sooners held their final media availability in Norman Monday before they head to Ft. Worth for the Armed Forces Bowl. We talked to Deion Burks for the first time since his announcement he was staying in Norman for 2025. We also got to talk directly with Damonic Williams, Jayden Jackson and Robert Spears-Jennings about their futures. The players have also had a chance to get to know new offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and they gave us their first impressions on the newest OC and what it is like to have a 29-year old in charge of the offense.

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Brent Venables met with the media Friday night after practice and talked about everything going on inside his football program. Oklahoma football has had a lot of losses in the portal. But they have a lot of players coming in on visits who are already in the portal. How does he feel about the wide receiver room and the tight end room right now? Is Ben Arbuckle going to be able to rebuild an offense with the pieces he has been dealt. What's attractive about the Sooners right now to players in the portal?

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Ben Arbuckle was officially introduced as Oklahoma's newest offensive coordinator Wednesday by Brent Venables and actually spoke during OU's signing day even broadcast on ESPN+. Then on Thursday Nic Anderson, one of OU's most promising young receivers, declares his intentions to enter the portal. Eddie and George breakdown why it was that Venables hired Arbuckle. Will this hiring get football back on track? And what type of a hit is Nic Anderson to the roster? And what about some of those signing day wins and losses?

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Brent Venables comes off a big win against Bama and is honest about the shortcomings this season. Today he talked about what type of offensive coordinator he's looking to hire as well as the pieces in place to build for the future. Why hasn't Xavier Robinson been playing before these last few weeks? And how much Taco Bell can Brent eat? Eddie and George talk Oklahoma football in this week's Practice Report

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