Future Sooners: Thomas Keeps Rolling
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Oklahoma's class of 2013 is hitting it's stride as we hit the mid-season and week five was no different with several big performances from numerous future Sooners.
University of Oklahoma's Class of 2013
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>6-foot, 170-pounds
Manvel, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Texas ranking: No. 56
Manvel, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Texas ranking: No. 56
Wide Receiver ranking: No. 65
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Date of Commitment: June 20, 2012
Others Considered: Arkansas, WVU, TCU
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The Skinny: Bennett got going again with five catches for 59-yards and two touchdowns (9, 6) in a 48-0 win over Pasadena Dobie.
Next Week: Manvel (5-1) is travelling Pasadena.
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>6-foot-1, 190-pounds
Fresno (Calif.) Central East
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Rivals250 ranking: 168
Fresno (Calif.) Central East
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Rivals250 ranking: 168
California ranking: No. 20
Safety ranking: No. 14
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Date of Commitment: July 31, 2012
Others Considered: UCLA, Notre Dame, Cal
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Skinny: In spite of yet another strong performance from Byrd and the rest of his defense, the Grizzlies lost for the first time in 2012 15-12 to Clovis.
Next Week: Central East (6-1) is hosting Clovis North.
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>6-foot-3, 252-pounds
Katy, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Texas ranking: No. 67
Katy, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Texas ranking: No. 67
Defensive End ranking: No. 23
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Date of Commitment: March 13, 2012
Others Considered: Baylor
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Skinny: Dimon had two sacks as the Tigers just keep rolling this time crushing Katy Taylor 56-7.
Next Week: Katy (6-0) is travelling to Katy Seven Lakes.
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>5-foot-11, 195-pounds
Cypress (Texas) Ranch
Primary Recruiter: Cale Gundy
Rivals250 ranking: 115
Cypress (Texas) Ranch
Primary Recruiter: Cale Gundy
Rivals250 ranking: 115
Texas ranking: No. 13
Running Back ranking: No. 8
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Date of Commitment: March 3, 2012
Others Considered: Florida State, Wisconsin, Alabama
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The Skinny: Ranch, against a drastically overmatched Cy-Lakes team, only put Ford on the field for the first half. But in limited use he had seven carries for 65-yards, including a 23-yard touchdown and one 22-yard catch.
Next Week: Cypress Ranch (4-2) is travelling to Cy-Woods.
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>6-foot-3, 225-pounds
Dallas Jesuit
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Dallas Jesuit
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Texas ranking: No. 43
Linebacker ranking: 25
Linebacker ranking: 25
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Date of Commitment: June 14, 2012
Others Considered: Texas A&M, Notre Dame
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The Skinny: Mastrogiovanni and Jesuit keep their big season going with a 59-7 win over W.T. White.
Next Week: Jesuit (5-1) is hosting Lake Highlands.
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>6-foot-6, 258-pounds
Tulsa Union
Primary Recruiter: Bruce Kittle
Tulsa Union
Primary Recruiter: Bruce Kittle
Oklahoma ranking: No. 6
Offensive Tackle ranking: 58
Offensive Tackle ranking: 58
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Date of Commitment: May 5, 2012
Others Considered: Oklahoma State
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Skinny: Rodriguez and the Redskins are setting into their typical midseason form with another lopsided win, this time over Sand Springs 59-7.
Next Week: Union (5-2) is hosting Bartlesville.
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>6-foot-2, 190-pounds
Jenks, Okla.
Primary
Jenks, Okla.
Primary
Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Oklahoma ranking: No. 8
Wide Receiver ranking: 80
Oklahoma ranking: No. 8
Wide Receiver ranking: 80
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Date of Commitment: June 7, 2012
Others Considered: Wyoming
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The Skinny: Smallwood had five catches for 47-yards and helped the Jenks ground game pound it's way to big numbers in the second half while downing Westmoore 38-14.
Next Week: Jenks (5-2) is travelling to Muskogee.
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>5-foot-11, 165-pounds
Tulsa East Central
Primary Recruiter: Jackie Shipp
Tulsa East Central
Primary Recruiter: Jackie Shipp
Oklahoma ranking: No. 2
Cornerback ranking: No. 8
Cornerback ranking: No. 8
Rivals250 ranking: No. 161
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Date of Commitment: May 4, 2012
Others Considered: Arkansas and Kansas State
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The Skinny: Taylor had a pair of touchdowns while East Central put a beatdown on Grove, 50-20.
Next Week: East Central (7-0) is hosting Collinsville on Thurs., Oct. 18.
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>6-foot-1, 199-pounds
Miami (Fla.) Central
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Miami (Fla.) Central
Primary Recruiter: Mike Stoops
Florida ranking: No. 70
Safety ranking: 36
Safety ranking: 36
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Date of Commitment: May 23, 2012
Others Considered: Missouri, Arkansas
The Skinny: Thomas and his Central teammates had the week off.
Next Week: Central (3-2) is hosting Carol City on Thurs., Oct. 18.
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>6-5, 220-pounds
Colleyville (Texas) Heritage
Primary Recruiter: Josh Heupel
Colleyville (Texas) Heritage
Primary Recruiter: Josh Heupel
Texas ranking: No. 26
Quarterback ranking: No. 11
Quarterback ranking: No. 11
Rivals250 ranking: No. 209
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Date of Commitment: May 17, 2012
Others Considered: Arkansas, Oklahoma State, TCU
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Skinny: Week 6 MVP Thomas had yet another massive night for the Panthers with his third seven touchdown outing of the year. In a 56-49 win over Irving MacArthur Thomas was 26-of-43 for 541 yards and the seven scores.
Next Week: Heritage (5-1) is hosting Irving.
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>6-foot-3, 245-pounds
Moore (Okla.) Southmoore
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Moore (Okla.) Southmoore
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Oklahoma ranking: No. 1
Defensive End ranking: No. 6
Defensive End ranking: No. 6
Rivals250 ranking: No. 132
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Date of Commitment: April 14, 2012
Others Considered: Oklahoma State, Texas A&M
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Skinny: Ward's hardship waiver to play at Southmoore has been denied by the OSSAA and as such he will not play in the 2012 season.
Next Week: N/A.