Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Summary

In this episode of the 360 Recruiting Podcast, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, discuss the latest in OU recruiting news. They cover topics such as the upcoming "Future Freaks" event and how some upcoming recruiting rule changes could affect head coach Brent Venables' recruiting approach.

The guys analyze the offer to Keisean Henderson and the importance of balancing traits and measurables in recruiting. They also express their desire for a big defensive tackle in this upcoming recruiting class. The episode concludes with a discussion on staff promotions and preparations for potential NCAA changes in recruiting. 

The conversation also covers various topics related to college football recruiting in general, including the integration of assistant coaches into the recruiting staff, implementing an NFL model for recruiting, the proposed changes to the signing period, coaches' mindset and turnover, and the controversy surrounding NIL deals. 

Chris and Caleb also offer some of their thoughts on fixing college football, including moving the transfer portal, fixing the transfer portal and NIL, erosion of overall play in football, and developing players on the roster.

Takeaways

• Balancing traits and measurables is important in recruiting.
• There is a desire for a big defensive tackle in the recruiting class.
• Big recruiting weekends can be valuable for building relationships and evaluating prospects.
• Staff promotions and preparations for potential NCAA changes are important in recruiting. Assistant coaches can now be involved in off-campus recruiting, allowing for a more integrated recruiting staff.
• Implementing an NFL model for recruiting, with regional scouts and a hierarchy, can enhance the evaluation process and free up coaches to build deeper relationships with recruits.
• Proposed changes to the signing period, such as moving it earlier and avoiding conflicts with the portal season, can benefit high school recruits and provide more stability to college rosters.
• The mindset of college football coaches, where they often prioritize their own advantage over ethical considerations, contributes to the high turnover in coaching positions.
• The controversy surrounding NIL deals highlights the changing landscape of college football recruiting and the potential for exploitation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Latest Recruiting News

01:25 Tampering Allegations and Alabama's History

06:02 Offer to Keisean Henderson

08:49 Balancing Traits and Measurables in Recruiting

11:11 Obsession with a Big Defensive Tackle

26:00 The Value of Big Recruiting Weekends

28:30 Recruiting Plans and Promotions

35:31 Implementing an NFL Model

44:24 Proposed Changes to Signing Period

53:06 Coaches' Mindset and Turnover

54:46 Controversies in CFB

57:10 Influence of NFL Players on Youth

58:16 Early Signing Period and Recruiting Practices

01:00:05 Pay-for-Play Scandals and Cheating in CFB

01:02:13 Decline of Florida Football

01:04:34 Fixing College Football - Transfer Portal and NIL

01:13:07 Erosion of Overall Play in Football

01:14:14 Developing Players on Roster

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Summary

In this episode of the 360 Recruiting Podcast, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, discuss the latest in OU recruiting news. They cover topics such as the transfer portal, the potential recruitment of Keon Sabb, and the evaluations of S Marcus Wimberly and QB Dereon Coleman. The hosts provide insights into the impact these recruits could have on the team and discuss their scouting reports.

Chris and Caleb also discuss the physical appearance of signees in their official uniform photos, noting the impressive physique of newcomers like Xavier Robinson, Febechi Nwaiwu, Deion Burks, Jayden Jackson, and Michael Boganowski. They also highlight the potential of redshirted and sophomore players who have had time to develop and improve. Overall, the hosts express excitement for the physical transformation and growth of these players, anticipating their impact on the team.

Takeaways

• The transfer portal continues to be a source of interest for OU recruiting, with the addition of Keon Sabb.
• Keon Sabb's skills and experience make him an attractive prospect for the safety position.
• Marcus Wimberly and Dereon Coleman are two highly recruited players who could be interesting pieces of the next two classes.
• Scouting reports highlight the strengths and potential areas of improvement for these recruits.
• Incoming players - freshmen and portal entries alike - have shown impressive physique and strength in their official uniform photos, providing some insight into their physical development and potential impact on the team.
• Redshirted and sophomore players who have had time to develop and improve can make significant contributions to the team.
• The guys express excitement for the physical transformation and growth of these players, anticipating their impact on the team.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

01:27 - The Portal and Keon Sabb

04:26 - Evaluation of Keon Sabb

09:04 - Possible Impact of Saab on the Safety Position

13:25 - Marcus Wimberly and Safety Slots

17:18 - Scouting Report on Marcus Wimberly

26:10 - Dereon Coleman and Quarterback Recruiting

29:53 - Scouting Report on Dereon Coleman

46:08 - Introduction to Uniform Photos

47:07 - Discussion on the Appearance of Signees in Uniform Photos

52:49 - Xavier Robinson's Lean Appearance

57:34 - Febechi Nwaiwu's Impressive Physique

01:01:12 - Deion Burks' Build

01:02:35 - Jayden Jackson's Size and Strength

01:04:41 - Michael Boganowski's Physical Transformation

01:06:15 - Potential of Redshirted and Sophomore Players

01:11:21 - Excitement for Multiple Players' Development

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, break down the latest in recruiting news, including the recent somewhat surprising comittment from the promising Ryan Fodje, OT from the Houston area.

Chris and Caleb review OU's second big recruiting event last weekend, including some rumblings of silent commitments from some big names.

The guys also share some favorite and not-so-favorite signing day memories, including some SEC shenanigans, family drama, and the shock heard across Oklahoma.

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, break down the latest in recruiting news, including the recent portal addition of Geirean Hatchett and where he projects on the offensive line.

Chris and Caleb review last weekend's big recruiting event and preview the next one coming this weekend..

The guys also touch on the portal overall after a few coaching changes, and postulate on some silent commits.

To our listeners - we are aware of some random minor audio issues popping up lately. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us on the board at Sooners360.com or on X at @Sooners360 or @CM_Sooners360 with your comments. Hope this has been resolved!

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, break down the latest in recruiting news, ranging this week from portal madness to offerapalooza in the 2025, 2026, and, yes, 2027 classes.

Chris and Caleb review some of the latest 2025 and 2026 defensive line offers that have gone out, including a rare early in-state offer to DT Tajh Overton.

The guys also recap the most recent portal action as well as preview this weekend's big visit list for OU's first junior day of the winter.

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, are joined by "Data Kyle" Dahlgren from Sooners360 for a special roundtable to wrap up 2023 and look ahead (very early) to 2024.

The gang grades the 2023 season and gives their thoughts on the biggest surprises and disappointments before looking ahead to spring ball.

The guys also revisit the 2024 record discussion, with Kyle knocking everyone down a peg. It's too bad Matt couldn't join this one to throw a haymaker back.

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

Quick note - this recording took place last week, shortly after the big news dropping about Nick Saban's retirement. Due to some outside circumstances, we are just now publishing. Some info contained in this episode may be considered out of date, even just a few short days later. The college football season is over, but the news changes just as fast.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, is joined by a guest co-host, none other than Sooners360's own "Data Kyle" Dahlgren. As usual, Chris breaks down the latest in recruiting news, including the latest in the portal.

Kyle joins Chris to chat about the bombshell coaching news from the past week - Ted Roof is gone. Oh... and Nick Saban.

The guys give their opinions and analysis on the big changes at Alabama and the possible ripple effects that will reach OU and beyond.

Caleb will be back later this week along with Matt and Kyle as co-hosts for a 360 roundtable, so be looking for that soon.

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

In this week's episode, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, break down the latest in recruiting news, including wrapping up a big Under Armour All-American weekend for the Sooners.

Chris and Caleb also review the portal entries and exits, some portal visitors and forecasts, and last minute 2024 class notes.

The guys also review some news out of the All-American game in San Antonio and all the 2024 signees who participated in bowl prep.

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Each week, The 360 Recruiting Podcast will bring you up-to-date information and analysis on recruiting for the University of Oklahoma football team.

We've mixed it up a bit in Part 1 of this week's two-part edition, moving the Alamo Bowl Preview up to Part 1 and trading places with the recruiting/portal discussion for the second part.

In this special bowl preview, Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, are joined by 360 contributor Matt Burns to break down the bowl matchup against the Arizona Wildcats.

The crew discusses the biggest worries, Jackson Arnold, and the offensive line question marks, and throw in some some hot sports predictions.

Chris and Caleb will be back tomorrow for a Part 2 recruiting breakdown catching you up on the latest in the portal.

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Welcome to Part 2 of this week's two-part edition of the Sooners 360 Recruiting Podcast.

Chris Mason, Lead Recruiting Analyst for Sooners360, and Caleb Cummings, Analyst/Contributor for Sooners360, are joined by fellow 360'er Matt Burns for a roundtable discussion on the Class of 2024 after receiving 27 out of 27 signatures on Wednesday.

Chris runs the gang through a gauntlet of topics, including early contributors, future 1st rounders, as well as biggest misses. Could there be another surprise or two before February?

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