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Javonnie Gibson made his Oklahoma debut last week, six months after breaking his leg.

His path was the road less traveled, from D2 scout team to FCS All-American. His determination led him to OU, the SEC and Saturday’s Red River Rivalry.

“The path he took — a lot of kids don't make it out of that”
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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Oklahoma QB John Mateer was again listed as probable on the Friday availability report, as he continues to trend toward a return against Texas tomorrow.

Keontez Lewis is still questionable, while Logan Howland has officially been ruled out for the Sooners.
Oklahoma availability report: Friday update on John Mateer, Keontez Lewis ahead of Red River Rivalry
The latest updates on injuries to Oklahoma QB John Mateer and WR Keontez Lewis ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Texas.
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One thing Brent Venables is gonna have is a nasty D-Line
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Oklahoma’s d-line has dubbed itself “The Dog Pound,” a name inspired by the BossMan Dlow song “Game Winner” — which samples former Coast Carolina coach David Bennett’s viral 2011 press conference moment.

“Nobody wants to have no cats,” R Mason Thomas said. “All dogs."

Their message: Beware of Dogs
Beware of the 'Dog Pound,' Oklahoma’s ferocious, tone-setting defensive line
Oklahoma's defensive line has dubbed itself "the Dog Pound" amid the group's dominant start to the year, which the Sooners will try to keep up in Saturday's Red River Rivalry against a shaky Texas off...
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confirmed ball knowers
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maybe they all love the @splitzoneduo.com intro
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Oklahoma’s d-line has dubbed itself “The Dog Pound,” a name inspired by the BossMan Dlow song “Game Winner” — which samples former Coast Carolina coach David Bennett’s viral 2011 press conference moment.

“Nobody wants to have no cats,” R Mason Thomas said. “All dogs."

Their message: Beware of Dogs
Beware of the 'Dog Pound,' Oklahoma’s ferocious, tone-setting defensive line
Oklahoma's defensive line has dubbed itself "the Dog Pound" amid the group's dominant start to the year, which the Sooners will try to keep up in Saturday's Red River Rivalry against a shaky Texas off...
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Oklahoma’s d-line has dubbed itself “The Dog Pound,” a name inspired by the BossMan Dlow song “Game Winner” — which samples former Coast Carolina coach David Bennett’s viral 2011 press conference moment.

“Nobody wants to have no cats,” R Mason Thomas said. “All dogs."

Their message: Beware of Dogs
Beware of the 'Dog Pound,' Oklahoma’s ferocious, tone-setting defensive line
Oklahoma's defensive line has dubbed itself "the Dog Pound" amid the group's dominant start to the year, which the Sooners will try to keep up in Saturday's Red River Rivalry against a shaky Texas off...
247sports.com
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Lawann Latson coached and developed Terrace Marshall, Tank Dell and Kavonta Turpin, among other NFL receivers.

In Oklahoma's Javonnie Gibson, he has long seen another wideout with NFL potential.

"He's an NFL receiver. If he's back to 100%, he's a first-round guy…. He's the complete package."
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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Additionally, wide receiver Keontez Lewis is still listed as QUESTIONABLE for Oklahoma this weekend, while offensive tackle Logan Howland remains DOUBTFUL.
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Oklahoma QB John Mateer has been upgraded to PROBABLE for Saturday's Red River Rivalry against Texas.

Mateer was initially listed as questionable on Wednesday's SEC availability report. The Sooners' star QB is attempting to return to action 17 days after undergoing surgery on his throwing hand.
Oklahoma availability report: John Mateer upgraded to probable for Red River Rivalry
The SEC's Thursday availability report provided the latest update on injured Oklahoma QB John Mateer and WR Keontez Lewis ahead of Saturday's Red River Rivalry game against Texas.
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Lawann Latson coached and developed Terrace Marshall, Tank Dell and Kavonta Turpin, among other NFL receivers.

In Oklahoma's Javonnie Gibson, he has long seen another wideout with NFL potential.

"He's an NFL receiver. If he's back to 100%, he's a first-round guy…. He's the complete package."
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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Javonnie Gibson was academically ineligible at a D-II Arkansas-Monticello in 2022, so he worked as a scout team DE.

“No matter where we put him at, he was always a problem.”

He became an FCS All-American and coveted transfer. Now after a broken leg, he’s ready to prove himself again at Oklahoma.
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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After missing the first four games of the season, Eli Bowen is back in action for Oklahoma and ready for this weekend's Texas game -- and the standout cornerback wants to make the Red River Shootout all about the Sooners' defense.

"We're trying to change the narrative, make it defense-oriented.”
Back in action for Oklahoma, Eli Bowen wants to make Red River Rivalry 'defense oriented'
Eli Bowen missed the first four games of the season due to a foot injury. Now back in the fold at cornerback, he wants to make the Red River Rivalry all about Oklahoma's defense this weekend.
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Javonnie Gibson was academically ineligible at a D-II Arkansas-Monticello in 2022, so he worked as a scout team DE.

“No matter where we put him at, he was always a problem.”

He became an FCS All-American and coveted transfer. Now after a broken leg, he’s ready to prove himself again at Oklahoma.
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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sposting, if you will
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Javonnie Gibson made his Oklahoma debut last week, six months after breaking his leg.

His path was the road less traveled, from D2 scout team to FCS All-American. His determination led him to OU, the SEC and Saturday’s Red River Rivalry.

“The path he took — a lot of kids don't make it out of that”
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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Great read here from Chris going behind the curtains of Oklahoma’s endeavor to overhaul its football infrastructure in support of Brent Venables.
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✍️ Inside Oklahoma's offseason overhaul.

Millions on an OC/QB duo. A new scouting department. A streamlined NIL.

Despite two losing seasons, OU didn't give up on Brent Venables.

"Not giving him more resources would’ve been dooming him to failure."

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
How Oklahoma spent big to overhaul a blue blood and double down on Brent Venables
Tradition-rich Oklahoma had to modernize. So far, it’s working. In a state whose identity is wrapped around Sooners football, it has to.
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After teasing it earlier in the week, Oklahoma has announced that Luke Combs is coming to Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in May, along with Dierks Bentley and other acts.
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Javonnie Gibson made his Oklahoma debut last week, six months after breaking his leg.

His path was the road less traveled, from D2 scout team to FCS All-American. His determination led him to OU, the SEC and Saturday’s Red River Rivalry.

“The path he took — a lot of kids don't make it out of that”
'Hell or high water': The uncommon determination that guided OU's Javonnie Gibson down road less traveled
Javonnie Gibson overcame more than just a broken leg in April to get on the field for Saturday's Red River Rivalry. The Oklahoma receiver took the road less traveled, from Division-II scout teamer to ...
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Everyone does. Happens every so often depending on when Labor Day falls on the calendar. Just odd that Miami’s two byes are before/after the FSU game