SB Nation User Blog: SoonerDutch

Nike Pro-Combat Uniform

SoonerDutch — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:05 -0000

Link to Pictures: http://friendsoftheprogram.net/2009/11/10/nike-pro-combat-the-complete-collection-with-slogans/#more-7925

Official Nike Website: http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/usnikefootball/en_US/rivalries09

After doing a little research it appears we are going to wear this new prototype Nike uniform against Texas Tech. Several other teams are also doing this like Texas, Ohio State, Va Tech, Florida, LSU, Miami, Missouri and TCU. Does anyone know more about this?

And to anyone who watched the spinoff of Transformers: Beast Wars, look at the nickname for the Mizzou uniforms.

Ryan Reynolds seeking 6th Year

SoonerDutch — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:58:56 -0000

Ryan Reynolds seeking 6th Year

From the Tulsa World
NORMAN — Senior linebacker Ryan Reynolds said Tuesday he hopes to return for another season at Oklahoma. He will do so if the NCAA grants him a medical hardship based on his series of knee injuries over the past three years. The hardship would give Reynolds a sixth season of eligibility in 2010.
"We're trying to get a medical right now. It’s in the process with the NCAA," he said. "I don’t think I’ll find out until the end of the season."

Exceptions to the NCAA’s five-year eligibility rule are made through the NCAA "Circumstances Beyond Control" bylaw. It calls for consideration of "situations clearly supported by contemporaneous medical documentation, which states that a student-athlete is unable to participate in intercollegtiate competition as a result of incapacatating physical or mental circumstances."

Harrison Barnes and Doron Lamb Visiting Norman

SoonerDutch — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:30:23 -0000

Harrison Barnes and Doron Lamb Visiting Norman

This weekend the University of Oklahoma basketball program is welcoming two of the most prolific perimeter players in the country to Norman for official visits in one of the most impressive recruiting weekends in recent memory.

From Big 12 Hoops and OUhoop.com
http://www.big12hoops.com/2009/10/1/1065237/harrison-barnes-and-doron-lamb-in

Mike Balogun Declared Ineligible

SoonerDutch — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:42:43 -0000

On Friday, the NCAA informed Balogun and his lawyer that it has determined it will not recertify Balogun's eligibility, which means the University of Oklahoma senior's college football career could be over.

Which means Balogun, who turns 26 on Sept. 28, has a few options to consider:

He can re-file his Cleveland County District Court civil suit seeking a permanent injunction against the NCAA's decertification. If that's granted, he could continue practicing with the Sooners and could stay in school on athletic scholarship. In all likelihood, however, Balogun would not play in games because the NCAA would appeal the district court's   decision, and a reversal in appeals court or in the Oklahoma Supreme Court could mean NCAA punishment for OU, including forfeiture or vacating of victories in which Balogun played.

If Balogun remains with the team, he might find an opportunity next spring to be at least seen by an NFL team. That probably wouldn't get him drafted, but if the 6-foot-1, 250-pound Balogun stays close to the game and impresses the right people with good workouts and interviews, he could conceivably get a free agent invitation.

If Balogun asks for and wins a permanent injunction and the NCAA appeals, the process could be a long one. In that case, Balogun might be able to treat 2009 like a redshirt year.

Here's the full link.
http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20090922_92_B4_MikeBa627439

Mike Balogun academically decertified

SoonerDutch — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:21:54 -0000

http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20090815_92_B1_NORMAN903508

Oklahoma senior linebacker Mike Balogun, the Sooners' starter in last year's national championship game, has been academically decertified by the NCAA and his future with the OU football team is uncertain.

Balogun, who has been battling this preseason for the starting middle linebacker job with senior Ryan Reynolds, will be allowed to practice until Wednesday. He might be sidelined after that time while OU waits for the NCAA to issue a ruling on Balogun's status.

"Our (compliance) people found some new information," OU coach Bob Stoops said after Friday's morning practice, "so they're trying to sort through that."
According to published reports, Balogun graduated from high school in 2002 at the age of 18 and, at 19, went out for the Maryland Marauders, an NAFL franchise, in the spring of 2003. The NAFL schedule runs from mid May through late September.

After that, though, there are conflicting reports about Balogun's age and his participation.

A Maryland newspaper reported last year that Balogun joined the Prince George Jets, a winter semipro team, in the fall of 2005, leaving unclear whether Balogun played a season with the Marauders and then sat out a year, or played two seasons.

Balogun didn't earn money while playing semipro ball. Instead, coaches and players in the NAFL pay up to $2,000 per season to participate.

From Tulsa World

BYU Players Star in Abercrombie Catalog

SoonerDutch — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:26:27 -0000

BYU Players Star in Abercrombie Catalog

Besides preparing for a season opener against the Oklahoma Sooners at the brand new Texas Stadium, BYU quarterback Max Hall, tight end Dennis Pitta and (former) receiver Austin Collie took some time to pose for an Abercrombie and Fitch catalog.

Former Sooner All-American Ricky Bryan Passes Away

SoonerDutch — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:01:49 -0000

Former Sooner All-American Ricky Bryan Passes Away

Ricky Bryan, two-time consensus All-American in 1982 and 1983 passed away at his home on Saturday evening, after suffering a fatal heart attack. He was 47.

Wayman Tisdale Passed Away

SoonerDutch — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:20:26 -0000

Wayman Tisdale Passed Away

OU great Wayman Tisdale passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Juan Pattillo Suspended

SoonerDutch — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:15:17 -0000

Juan Pattillo Suspended

Juan Patitillo has been suspended for Saturday's game against Texas Tech, due to him breaking unspecified team rules.

Georgia is interested in Capel

SoonerDutch — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:14:11 -0000

Georgia is interested in Capel

Sources close to the situation say Evans is willing to make Felton's successor the first $1 million basketball coach in Georgia history.

The Bulldogs are setting their sights high: Oklahoma's Jeff Capel, who might command twice as much in salary as Felton, is believed to be at the top of their wish list of potential replacements.