Top Stories from Thursday:
Meals On Wheels: Oklahoma Adds Food Truck
"Oklahoma has found a creative way to make sure it complies with the new NCAA rule that allows athletes to receive unlimited snacks: a food truck. Sooners athletic director Joe Castiglione told ESPN.com that the vehicle the school is in the process of purchasing will serve as a solution to make sure athletes can get what they want when they want it. “We don’t have facilities in all the places they would need to be, so the idea is to have a mobile fueling station and perhaps some additional trailers that have refrigeration capabilities that can operate as a prep kitchen of sorts,” Castiglione said. Read more at ESPN"
Sooners linebacker Dominique Alexander ready to build on breakthrough season
"Ask Mike Stoops about Dominique Alexander’s first year at Oklahoma and the Sooners’ demanding defensive coordinator answers as if he’s eating cotton candy. “I don’t know if I’ve seen a linebacker play that well as a true freshman as he did,” Stoops said of the 2013 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year from Booker T. Washington. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a guy play that well that early.” Now, ask Alexander about his rookie season in Norman. It’s like he just crunched down on a Warhead. “I’d give myself a C-minus or a D, to be honest with you,” he said. Read more at the Tulsa World"
Soccer Opens 2014 Training Camp
"The Oklahoma soccer team held its first official practice of the 2014 season Wednesday. Hear from Coach Potter and the Sooners."
Big XII Football Coaches Split On Power Five Scheduling
"ESPN polled the 65 coaches from the Power Five conferences (ACC, Big 10, Big 12, Pac 12, SEC) last month about whether the preferred to play a schedule against only other Power Five conferences or not. The good news is that the majority of the Big XII is in favor of giving fans the matchups that they would love to see. However, you may be a bit surprised at who was for and who was against it. Read more at CC Machine"
NCAA Board approves Division I autonomy proposal
"The NCAA on Thursday approved a new governance structure for Division I that will give the five power conferences and their 65 members a level of legislative autonomy never seen before in the history of the organization. The 16-2 vote by the Division I Board of Directors, which took place at NCAA headquarters, is subject to a 60-day veto period before the new governance structure is official. It is not expected enough schools will submit an override to put the legislation in jeopardy. The dissenting votes came from Ivy League rep and Dartmouth President Phil Hanlon and Delaware President Patrick Harker, the representative of the Colonial Athletic Conference. Read more at USA Today"
Tweets of Interest:
Hanna with the TD!
Here's Brandon Brandon Weeden's first TD toss for Dallas >> to former OU TE James Hanna https://t.co/mZ9SGfqKvx
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) August 8, 2014
Yessir!
James Hanna is a very good athlete. Cowboys are in good hands at TE once Witten is done.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) August 8, 2014
Obviously, Kendall’s holding out for the food truck.
#Sooners make first cut for Kendall Sheffield (down to 12 teams). #OU still searching for elusive visit, though
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) August 7, 2014
Back to claim his crown.
Major coup for Aug. 23 Legends Alumni Game. Last year's MVP (34 points), Ebi Ere (2002-03) committed today. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/pAbgLwA6wP
— Oklahoma Basketball (@OU_MBBall) August 8, 2014
Autonomy!
"All in favor of banning Purdue?" [Power 5 conferences look around quietly[ Big Ten raises hand] [other hands follow]
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) August 7, 2014
Corey Nelson out there!
*eyes peeled*
#Sooners 4-star OL offer Jamal Danley (@JDanley54) will be announcing his decision at 10a (CST) tomorrow.
— Josh McCuistion (@Josh_Scoop) August 8, 2014
Too easy.
Well hello Adam Shead. Came across this play while going through @ScoopHD footage earlier today. #Sooners https://t.co/eiW8QmUkl7
— SCOOPHD (@ScoopHD) August 7, 2014
It’s never-ending.
Checked in with Norman Police once more re: Pickleman's/Mixon case. Still "more than likely" investigation goes into next wk. #Sooners
— Guerin Emig (@GuerinEmig) August 7, 2014
CALM DOWN, EVERYONE.
Baker Mayfield’s appeal is still active. Hasn’t been a ruling yet by the NCAA. #Sooners
— Ryan Aber (@ryaber) August 7, 2014
Still worth checking out.
Season can’t come soon enough.
Faster. Stronger. Better. #Sooners pic.twitter.com/99Nf2dnimY
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) August 7, 2014
Sadly no carries for Trey.
My first ever NFL game #tooblessedtobestressed
— Trey Millard (@fat_daddy33) August 7, 2014
Happy Birthday, Blake!
Happy Birthday to my favorite Sooner!! @B_Bell10 @OU_Football #10 ❤️Mom pic.twitter.com/HJUT1pCrCV
— Sherry Bell (@SherryKBell) August 7, 2014