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All the talk is over and Oklahoma's 2012 commitments have begun their high school season, and as such Scoop brings you the breakdown of each commitments week one games.
University of Oklahoma's Class of 2013
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>6-foot, 170-pounds
Manvel, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Texas ranking: No. 59
Manvel, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Texas ranking: No. 59
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 and the Mavericks got back on the winning track with a 42-27 win over Bellaire. On the night Bennett posted two carries for 21-yards and four catches for 30-yards.
Next Week: Manvel (2-1) is traveling to Pasadena Memorial on Thursday Sept. 27.
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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. 25
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 front of Bob Stoops Byrd and his Central East teammates put on a dominating performance defeating El Diamante 42-7.
Next Week: Central East (4-0) is traveling to Tulare Union.
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>6-foot-3, 252-pounds
Katy, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Texas ranking: No. 58
Katy, Texas
Primary Recruiter: Bobby Jack Wright
Texas ranking: No. 58
Defensive End ranking: No. 23
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Date of Commitment: March 13, 2012
Others Considered: Baylor
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The
Skinny: Week 3 MVP Dimon had one sack, numerous hurries and was a huge piece of his Katy Tigers dismantling The Woodlands, 63-10.
Next Week: Katy (3-0) is hosting Katy Morton Ranch on Thursday, Sept. 27.
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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. 15
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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Skinny: Ford and the Mustangs offense did all they could but in spite of Ford's 21 carries for 106-yards and three touchdowns of 11, 7, and six yards (and two more of 53 and 18 that were called back) Ranch fell 45-42 to rival Cypress Creek.
Next Week: Cypress Ranch (0-2) is traveling to Jersey Village on Sat. Sept. 22.
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>6-foot-3, 225-pounds
Dallas Jesuit
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Dallas Jesuit
Primary Recruiter: Tim Kish
Texas ranking: No. 41
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 crushed Houston Strake Jesuit 57-0.
Next Week: Jesuit (3-0) is hosting Dallas Skyline.
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>6-foot-6, 258-pounds
Tulsa Union
Primary Recruiter: Bruce Kittle
Tulsa Union
Primary Recruiter: Bruce Kittle
Oklahoma ranking: No. 5
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 got back on the winning track downing 6A title contender Broken Arrow 26-21.
Next Week: Union (2-1) is hosting Owasso.
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>6-foot-2, 190-pounds
Jenks, Okla.
Primary
Jenks, Okla.
Primary
Recruiter: Jay Norvell
Oklahoma ranking: No. 9
Wide Receiver ranking: 80
Oklahoma ranking: No. 9
Wide Receiver ranking: 80
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Date of Commitment: June 7, 2012
Others Considered: Wyoming
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The Skinny: Smallwood, due to an injury, was unable to play in Jenks' 20-7 win over Owasso.
Next Week: Jenks (1-2) is traveling to Tulsa Edison.
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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: In a huge 27-0 win over rival Booker T. Washington Taylor wasn't quite the stat stuff he might normally be but did manage a 41-yard carry, a couple of catches, and two pass break-ups on the Cardinals opening scoring drive. After fumbling a double-reverse Taylor picked the ball up and sprinted to Booker T's four yard line.
Next Week: East Central (3-0) is hosting Tulsa Central.
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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. 66
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 fought hard but came up short in yet another highly ranked battle, this time falling 44-34 to Bradenton Manatee.
Next Week: Central (1-2) is hosting Miami Columbus.
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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. 13
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: Thomas may not have lived up to his surgical performance of the week before but was 22-for-36 for 291-yards in a 35-14 win over Flower Mound.
Next Week: Heritage (3-0) is hosting Euless Trinity.
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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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The
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.