Ryan Vardeman

@MBrooks02 Yeah, Mike, he even showed up at an off-season workout. Thought for sure he was coming….then poof!

Samuel, One of the most unusual recruiting stories tied to Oklahoma football involves quarterback Chris Redman, one of the top quarterback prospects in the country in the 1995 recruiting cycle. Redman, a standout at Louisville Male High School in Kentucky, originally signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Iowa. At some point after signing, Redman decided Iowa was not the right fit and wanted to be released from his Letter of Intent. In a highly unusual move for the time, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) allowed him to be released from the agreement. That type of release was extremely rare in that era, and no public explanation was ever clearly given. That development caught the attention of Oklahoma head coach Howard Schnellenberger, who had deep ties to Kentucky. Schnellenberger had: Played college football at University of Kentucky Built strong recruiting relationships throughout the state Previously served as head coach at University of Louisville Using those connections, Schnellenberger quickly moved in and convinced Redman to commit to Oklahoma. Redman even signed a Letter of Intent with the Sooners.However, the NCAA ruled that a player could not sign two National Letters of Intent, creating uncertainty around Redman’s status. Schnellenberger reportedly remained confident, telling people around the program: “He’s coming.” Then came the twist. By late July, Oklahoma had already produced its massive and elaborate 1995 Sooner Media Guide, featuring Schnellenberger prominently on the cover. The guide was huge—beautifully produced and award-winning—but so thick that many joked it was almost too big to use. Meanwhile, Redman reported for preseason camp. But not in Norman. Instead, he showed up at University of Louisville, the hometown program that Schnellenberger himself had coached before arriving at Oklahoma.

@ESPNDari @jhale24 We rushed the court that night. It was such an amazing atmosphere. Great memory from my time at OU

It was Big Monday, easily my favorite memory from any game in any sport I attended as a student. Ernie Abercrombie BURIES a three before this... his first of the season. The LNC was UNREAL that night... as well as days later against Mizzou and OSU.

@Inspirenaire Wow. Used to watch in the mornings before school on cable in OK. I wanted so badly to go to this as a kid. Wanted to play The Grand Prize Game. To me, Chicago seemed like another world and I knew deep down I’d never get to go on The Bozo Show.

Bozo was creepy and on drugs😆🥴. What a childhood, I dreamed of getting on the Bozo show but Chicago being what it was kids like me barely got a chance. You had to live in the far North or Far South Side of Chicago where the Irish Italians Greek and Polish and Jewish people were.

@LarryInMissouri @JRConrad64 @OU_Football Happy birthday Big J @JRConrad64 The pride of Fairland, OK for sure. All the best to you brother

Happy Birthday @JRConrad64 out of Miami, Oklahoma & @OU_Football 6’4 300; The first true freshman in @OU_Football history to start at center—he grew up in Indian housing and is a member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma—he attended Fairland High School where he was an all-state player and the @Gatorade Player of the Year for both Oklahoma and the Southwest U.S.; Conrad played for @OU_Football from 1992 to 1995 and made 46 career starts and was a key part of the offensive line before being drafted into the @NFL in 1996; Conrad founded @TrenchMafiaOL an invite-only, no-cost offensive line training academy based in Oklahoma—the program has trained high-profile players, including @creed_humphrey of the @Chiefs and several other Division I college athletes; 52 Today #BoomerSooner🅾️

@JRConrad64 @chris_lambakis @PJMills1 @CoachDChandler @PastorMcDaniel @JustJFrazier @jhale24 @JWarwickINS @Soonerorthodds @WallisMarsh @OU_Football @VarsityO @MBrooks02 @MPSallusti73 Thanks brother. Appreciate the shout out. Great memories for sure.

@RyanVardeman @chris_lambakis @PJMills1 @CoachDChandler @PastorMcDaniel @JustJFrazier @jhale24 @JWarwickINS @Soonerorthodds @WallisMarsh @OU_Football @VarsityO @MBrooks02 @MPSallusti73 I'll include y'all. Hope I don't forget someone for our class tell if I do. Ryan Vardeman LB Claremore HS. David Bullard OL Tishomingo HS smartest guy on the team. Brant Robertson OL Weatherford HS. All great guys. Life isn't easy for a walk on, all were tremendous teammates.

#FlashbackFriday 1992 Sooners Illustrated Recruiting Issue. A lot of great local signees in this class. @JRConrad64 @PJMills1 @CoachDChandler @PastorMcDaniel @JustJFrazier @jhale24 @JWarwickINS @Soonerorthodds @WallisMarsh @OU_Football @VarsityO @MBrooks02 @MPSallusti73

@Pritzkersgunt @chriscfore Respectfully, you have no idea what you’re talking about.

@chriscfore D3 football at the top 20 programs is barely distinguishable from a D1 game. It’s a few inches of height or 20 lbs in weight. Not to mention the top D3s have D1 players all over their roster that were not happy with their situation at the D1.

My oldest son played OL at 6'3" 250. He gave up 1 sack in 153 attempts as a junior. Gave up 2 in 229 as a senior. Decent. 4.1 GPA Team Captain All CIF All League First Team All Area Team (local newspaper) Know why he didn't go D1? Cause the good Lord didn't bless him with size or speed. . . . . That's it. Some parents are delusional thinking the SEC or Big 10 is coming.

@gotrice2024 There by the Lou Fusz fields….definitely. That line backs up and someone is always checking their phone.

We all see this in the highway from time to time. The exit is backed up miles away. There is always that one driver that tries to cut in front of everyone. If this happens to you, would you let them in?

@chucktodd Stay out of sports takes Chuck. That you seriously think Miami should be over OU or OM, shows you have no clue.

No words. These ESPN/CFP invitational rankings are a joke. The bias toward the SEC is the tell. Both OU and Bama should be below Miami and ND. But typical SEC bias. If Ole Miss were not in the SEC, I promise you this cmte would have dropped them too. It is what it is, I know Miami will be screwed again.

@HornsDown @OU_RecruitingHQ It was just one year - 95

@OU_RecruitingHQ You clearly never attended the Schnellenberger years.

That was the worst offensive performance that I have ever watched on Owen Field.

@LouGrozaAward @Birrskiii @GeorgiaTechFB @pbsportsfl @OrangeBowl @ncfaa @ACCFootball @SEC @MountainWest @NCAAFootball Leaving out that Sandell is 7 for 7 from beyond 50 is glaring

🏈 Announcing the 2025 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Finalists! 🏆 We’re excited to recognize three outstanding kickers who have delivered exceptional performances all season long: ⭐ @Birrskiii , @GeorgiaTechFB – Among his recent output: 22 of 25 field-goals (~88.0% FG), with a long of 55 yards, and perfect extra-points in the 2025 season. ⭐ @kan08sei, @HawaiiFootball – In the 2025 season: a perfect 23 of 23 field-goals (100% FG), 34 of 34 extra-points (100% XP), long of 52 yards, and totaled 103 points. ⭐ @TateSandell1 , @OU_Football – For 2025: 22 of 23 field-goals (~95.7% FG), 30 of 30 extra-points (100% XP), scored 96 points through 11 games. Their precision, dependability, and ability to shine under pressure embody the tradition of Lou Groza and the excellence this honor celebrates. Stay tuned as we celebrate their achievements and count down to the announcement of this year’s winner on December 12th. Don't forget to vote for your favorite at lougrozaaward.com/finalists. The kicker with the most fan votes will get one one extra overall vote added to their total. #LouGrozaAward #CollegeFootball #Finalists #NCAA #SpecialTeams

@D_Mack13 Got some miles in but good work

We've been winning since I got on the treadmill. Im not getting off til this game ends. 75mins on so far 🥵

@kyleumlang Jarail Jackson’s punt return TD in 96

Texas & Oklahoma football fans: What is your all-time favorite Red River Shootout moment? Mine is Jordan Shipley’s 96 yard kickoff return in 2008 to get Texas back in the game. As you’re well aware, momentum swings in this game are deadly💀 #TEXvsOU

@RandPaul The Ataris remake of “Boys of Summer” by Don Henley

There are some covers that can sometimes even surpass the original. Disturbed’s version of the Sound of Silence and Pearl Jam’s version of Last Kiss deserve a listen. Post some other covers that might make the grade. Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence (Official Music Video) [4K UPGRADE] youtu.be/u9Dg-g7t2l4?si… via @YouTube

@blinkinriley This is 1964. That’s my dad #66. You can see the red stripe on his teammate’s helmet. It’s a real classic look

Every time these particular alts get worn, the people who have watched Oklahoma football for all of 10 minutes start telling on themselves.

@NCAAPortal As he was lining up, his eyes were as big as silver dollars. I told my son, “he’s missing this kick…”

When I tell my wife I was listening and she says “Then what did I say?”

@FeelYouHappy This feels like “Ricky” from Boyz in the Hood

The greatest moment in the history of cinema

@blinkinriley Cornflake Confrontation

Cy-Hawk Trophy is fine, but the Rivalry needs a name. Conflict Among the Corn Maize Melee IoWar idk. Something.

Go 76 and roll Cats!

Doesn’t get any better than this