George Stoia III
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Covering OU football for @SoonerScoop & @On3sports | These are just, like, my opinions, man | đ[email protected]
Joined December 2012
Thread: My favorite Mike Leach story. My dad is watching OU practice in 1999. He starts talking to Leach. Practice ends and all the coaches start jogging back to the facility. My dad asks, âneed a ride?â Leach says, âHell yeah, I ainât jogging.â . So he gets in my dadâs car.
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Jaren Kanak on adjusting to catching the ball, moving from linebacker to tight end. âIâve been on those jugs like a baby on milk.â . Unbelievable quote.
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After he finishes his theory about why apartments are the best place to raise a family, I tell him that he told my dad that same story in 1999. He says he remembers him, but Iâm not sure if he really did. But before hanging up he says, âtell your dad thanks for the ride.â.
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baker: âthen i grabbed my crotch and i apologized.â. russ: ânever apologize.â. baker: âwhy not?â. russ: âexactly.â
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Leach is the best. A college football icon. Praying for him and his family.
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Brent Venables says he spent his Saturday night at Taco Bell in Norman after beating Alabama. He and his daughters spent $94.
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Wait, so let me get this straight:. The announcers are blaming Odell Beckham and Jarvis Landry for Clevelandâs problems because of the SHOES they are wearing? . How about the NFL having a dumb rule. Who cares what color shoes they wear?.
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Danny Stutsman with a pregame speech for the ages via @OU_Football: . âI'm certain about two things in fâing life. Iâm certain that one, Oklahoma only fears God. And No. 2 â Texas fears Oklahoma.â
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Jalen Hurts says winning at the Cotton Bowl makes him feel like he has a real emotional tie to OU. "I have that OUDNA.".
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A young Russell Westbrook wanders on to a basketball court in downtown LA, 1993.
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âTennis courts, a playground, a pool, other families, etc,â he goes on. He ends up sitting in my dadâs car for over an hour talking about this. Finally, my dad leaves thinking he has a new best friend in Mike Leach. The two never speak again (but my dad is a big fan of his book).
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Fast forward 20 years. Iâm interviewing Leach for a story on Lincoln Riley. We start talking about me living in Norman. He tells me he once lived in Norman in a really nice apartment complex w/ tennis courts, a playground, a pool, etc. And tells me the same story as my dad.
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Nathan MacKinnon when asked if he needs to win the Cup to solidly his legacy: . âLegacy? For who? You guys? Iâm not worried about that. Iâm just having fun.â #Avs.
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Adam Silver should be fired for not having Thunder-Celtics on national television. And the NBA wonders why their ratings suck.
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Kelly Maxwell came to Oklahoma to win a national title. And OU doesnât do it without her. She gets her moment on top of the softball mountain. Awesome.
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Here is the OU womenâs basketball staff reacting to Aaliyah Chavezâs commitment, via Chavezâs Instagram. Pretty awesome. They genuinely did not know what she was going to do. #Sooners
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Brent Venables opens his postgame presser by saying that was his first time experiencing Sooner Magic as the head coach at OU. #Sooners
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Brent Venables says on his coaches show that his wifeâs cancer returned in May and last week she had surgery to remove a tumor. âA big part of the battle was her choice to fight and sheâs going to keep swinging.â . What a tough situation. #Sooners.
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Jalen Hurts in playing in OU-Texas next week:. âI played in the Iron Bowl, I played in big games. I think Iâll be alright.â.
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That is an important part of basketball, yes.
NGL the only reason the Thunder are in this series is their bench. The only reason.
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I asked Jalen Hurts what he hopes to be remembered for during his time at OU. He gave a very emotional and honest answer.
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My dad gives him a 5 minute ride back to the facility and Leach starts talking his ear off. Eventually, he starts telling my dad about his apartment in Norman. Explains to my dad that all families should live in apartment complexes. âItâs the best place to raise kids,â he says.
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My favorite photo of today's parade. @GabeLandeskog92 and his daughter. via @TimothyFHurst
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OU called that timeout to let Casey Thompson take the final knee. Thatâs awesome.
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OU crowd is chanting âBVâ as Brent Venables exits the field. #Sooners win a big one at Auburn.
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Asked why he chose to speak to the #Broncos local media, Mike Tomlin gave a great answer. He gets it.
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Jackson Arnold: âThatâs a game Iâll never forget.â
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Lightningâs Ryan McDonagh says the too many men on the ice non-call is something that happens all the time. Itâs something thatâs hard to call and something players do often. Was not upset by the no-call. Part of the game. #Avs.
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Jalen Hurts says that Alex Grinch was saying as they came out of halftime, "This is going to be one hell of a story that we tell our kids (when we comeback).".
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Overheard by some Texas students checking into my hotel: . âBro, I accidentally booked us for next weekend.â. And that, my friends, is how you lose before the game even starts.
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Deion Burks announces heâs coming back for another year for the #Sooners. Massive news. Also, he will wear No. 4.
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This video of Jalen Hurts from Bennie Wylieâs Instagram has been circulating and is impressive, but watch the next video. Hurts is right in front of Kenneth Murray, standing on the bench, encouraging him. I think itâs safe to say heâs fitting in.
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OU needed Dillon Gabriel. Dillon Gabriel needed OU. It was a perfect match for two years. He will forever be remembered for that, as well as his heroics at the Cotton Bowl.
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Only three defensive players played all 63 snaps vs Alabama:. Senior LB Danny Stutsman.Senior S Billy Bowman. and. Freshman CB Eli Bowen.
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Danny Stutsman: âIâm so proud for coach Venables.â
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"There's a narrative out there that the SEC is a different animal. but the Big 12 is tough.". -Jalen Hurts.
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Jayden Gibson says Jackson Arnold audibled to slants on that third down to Farooq. He saw the coverage and felt Jalil had an advantage on the outside. What a call from a freshman. #Sooners.
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#Sooners defensive tackle Damonic Williams announces on Instagram heâs coming back for another season.
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OUâs Dillon Gabriel and Jeff Lebby embrace after beating Texas.
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Some key players for the #Sooners today if they want to upset Alabama:. 1. Kyler Murray.2. Creed Humphrey.3. Curtis Bolton.4. Neville Gallimore .5. God.6. Kyler Murray.7. Caleb Kelly.8. Jesus.9. Kyler Murray .10. The Holy Spirit.
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I love the College Football Playoff and the NCAA Tournament, but the entire college softball postseason is one of the most fun/exciting events in collegiate athletics, IMO.
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How about the true freshmen tonight? . Xavier Robinson, Eddy Pierre-Louis, Jacob Jordan, Zion Kearney, Zion Ragins, Eli Bowen, Jayden Jackson and David Stone all playing major roles tonight for the #Sooners.
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Everyone doing their part.
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If Drake Stoops catches a pass from Jackson Arnold on Friday, he will have caught a pass from 9 different OU quarterbacks. Here are the current 8:. Austin Kendall.Kyler Murray.Jalen Hurts.Tanner Mordecai.Spencer Rattler.Caleb Williams.Davis Beville.Dillon Gabriel.
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Crazy note:. Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts both share a birthday today. Murray is 22, Hurts is 21.
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Most snap counts at defensive tackle this season for OU:. Damonic Williams: 416.Gracen Halton: 403.Jayden Jackson: 387. All three are back next season.
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OU totally blew it by not making it to Arlington. This OSU team is not good.
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OU honors Josh Heupel in the pregame and he receives a standing ovation. He pats his heart as the crowd cheers. #Sooners
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Baker Mayfield is officially the guest picker for College GameDay on Saturday.
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Free throw attempts per game in the playoffs:. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6.7 .Michael Jordan: 9.9.
As I said this afternoon, OKC is clearly the best team. They should win the title. Yet, I find it impossible to root for them. Their identity is super physical, amazing defense + an MVP who collapses when you nudge him to get calls & the refs reward it every time. Hate it.
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Paying my respects on my way to Norman. Rest In Peace, legend.
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The OU crowd has broken out into an "S-E-C" chant after another penalty in Norman. Safe to say this fanbase is ready to leave the Big 12 and its officiating.
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Drake Stoops on the cheap shot he took: âI wouldnât stand over a guy who just scored on me. Thatâs all Iâll say.â #Sooners.
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Kenneth Murray the first Sooner to put on the Golden Hat and deservingly so.
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This is the most Oklahoma photo ever taken.
Thought Iâd add my contribution to tonightâs supercell over OKC. Taken NW of Moore. #okwx #wx #supercell
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Brent Venables: âThis is my vision. Oklahoma was relentless and they knocked Alabama out. Thatâs my vision.â #Sooners.
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The year is 2032. Baker Mayfield has just won his seventh Super Bowl with the Cleveland Browns, while mooning LA Rams coach Lavar Ball after his tenth touchdowns pass of the game.
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Oklahoma senior linebacker Danny Stutsman is one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in college football. So well-deserved. #Sooners.
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âSomebodyâs got to win this game,â Nathaniel Hackett says of the matchup between the #Broncos (3-6) and Raiders (2-7). Iâm now convinced this game is going to end in a tie Sunday.
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Itâs pretty hilarious how quickly the narrative went from âOKC wonât get a favorable whistle in the playoffsâ to âthe refs donât call it the same for OKC!â . The Thunder have been playing this way all season. Some of yâall just havenât been paying attention.
Alex Caruso and Lu Dort play by a completely different set of rules.
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Thunder fan in Chicago rocking @FbStutsmanâs âTexas fears Oklahomaâ t-shirt. What a fit.
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OU needs to do whatever it takes to get Billy Bowman to come back another year.
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Caleb Williams. Forever an OU-Texas legend, and still rooting for the #Sooners this weekend.
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OUâs last three starters each did this.
đ€HOOK 'EM đ€. Sam Ehlinger has become the second player in @TexasFootball history to throw 30+ touchdown passes in a single season.
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CeeDee Lamb rocking the Biletnikoff jersey after his three touchdown performance against Texas. Seems fitting. photo: @caitlynepes
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If you told me the defense would hold this Tennessee offense to 23 points (not counting the safety) and forced two turnovers, including one inside the 5, I would've guessed OU won the football game.
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Danny Stutsman on the expectations for the crowd Saturday against Tennessee. âIt usually starts out great, but the fourth quarter wasnât up to standard⊠Maybe Bob Stoops will call them out.â #Sooners
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Greatest defensive stand since�.
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Jeff Lebby on Drake Stoops: âHe is OU football⊠I donât think Iâll ever coach a player like him again.â #Sooners.
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Strong statement from Brent Venables: . âI have reflected on all facets of our program over the past several weeks. Since I was hired as head coach, we have carefully assembled the defensive personnel and scheme that is suited to compete at the highest level, and weâve built a.
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I am at a loss for words. I really didn't think this thing could get worse. Brent Venables is losing this fanbase, and quickly. People are going to lose their jobs. This is the lowest of lows for this staff. And I really don't know where they go from here.
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An Oklahoma defensive line ofâŠ. RMT/Okoye.Jackson/Williams.Halton/Stone.MJJ/Adebawore . âŠis definitely SEC ready.
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Former #Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel back in Norman today throwing with LA Rams receiver Drake Stoops.
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Chip Kelly: The only person I'm disappointed in is Billy Beane, I wish he would have given (Kyler Murray) more money. Maybe he wouldn't have come back. #Sooners.
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Danny Stutsman and Jaren Kanak getting matching horns down tattoos is pretty incredible. Frick and frack.
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Drake Stoops really said "I live for this shit" this week and then balled tf out. That's a dude.
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Brent Venables says Tawee Walker is going to look at his options in the portal and if he doesnât like them, âheâs more than welcome to come back.â #Sooners.
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